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MARIAN UNIVERSITY Indianapolis MAGAZINE FALL 2010 Building a great Catholic university. More than just a game Leave a Legacy and “Double” Your Gift! NOW IS THE TIME TO: Have your gift matched dollar-for-dollar. Make a difference in campus life. University Hall Lounge Have your name or the name of a loved one recognized on campus. YOUR NAME HERE Residence Hall Naming Opportunities *Eligible to be matched dollar-for-dollar CLARE HALL Lounge/Lobby $50,000* Room $5,000* DOYLE HALL YOUR Lounge/Lobby $50,000* NAME Room $5,000* HERE UNIVERSITY HALL Lounge/Lobby $50,000* Room $5,000* University Hall Rooms Recognition Bricks Recognition Bricks and Pillars of Support *Eligible to be matched dollar-for-dollar Recognition Bricks at St. Francis Heritage Fountain $1,000 Pillars of Support at St.Vincent Health Field $1,200 Large Pillar of Support $5,000* Additional naming and matching gift opportunities are available. For more information, please contact: Sarah Ley ’05 Pillars of Support Development Associate [email protected] or 317.955.6212 www.marian.edu/makehistory MARIAN UNIVERSITY Indianapolis MAGAZINE FALL 2010 FEATURES A Fast Track to Wellness 4 A look at how new facilities have allowed more opportunities for fi tness Marian University Faculty Scholarship 10 Scholarly work of the faculty over the last two years Make History Update 16 Progress toward our goal Raising Expectations 18 Game planning for athletic and campus life development Embracing Change 24 Examining some of the challenges faced during expansion End Note 33 A new beginning DEPARTMENTS Upcoming Events 7 Campus News 8 Letter from the Director 22 Alumni Chapter News 23 Class Notes 28 On the Cover Photo by Chino Barreto. St.Vincent Health Field is home to the Marian University football team, men’s and women’s soccer teams, and is used for recreational fi tness training. Construction of the multi-purpose facility was completed on August 1, 2009. PUBLICATION INFORMATION President Associate Editors Student Editors Contributing Photographers Daniel J. Elsener Robin Buschner, associate director Amelia Horning and Caitlin Johns Chino Barreto for marketing communications Julie Curry Vice President for Andrea Fagan, director for Contributing Writers Catherine Devereux Fasano ’08 Marketing Communications marketing communications Dr. Faye Plascak-Craig Sue Fields Robert W. Golobish, SFO, APR Sr. Marilynn Hofer, OSF ’60, assistant Katie Koselke Bill Foley director of alumni affairs Ashley Petry Laura Ratcliff Miller ’04 Editor Tori Kincaid, internet specialist Greg Rode Marian University Archives Dan Kallenberger ’07, project coordinator for marketing communications Jack Snyder for marketing communications Barbara Stuckwisch, director of Printing alumni affairs Design Priority Press Kim McGlothlin, Blue Olive Design Marian University of Indianapolis, Indiana, publishes the Marian University Magazine two times a year. The Marian University Magazine is printed by Priority Press in Indianapolis, Indiana. We welcome readers’ comments. Opinions expressed in the Marian University Magazine do not necessarily refl ect the views of Marian University or the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana. How to Reach Us: Contact us by phone at 317.955.6000; by e-mail at [email protected]; or by mail at Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46222. © Copyright 2010, Marian University. All publication rights reserved. Marian University is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana. BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIR William P. Eckman ’74 Not far from the shrine, we will begin the most President Daniel J. Elsener mammoth of our facilities projects: building a new home for our School of Nursing and the new Michael Becher college of osteopathic medicine. Th is facility will be Sr. Margaretta Black, OSF ’61 known as the Marian University Center for Health Mary Beth Bonaventura ’77 Sciences and the Healing Arts. Th is state-of-the- Steve Burns art, 144,000 square foot facility, to be located at Clark H. Byrum the corner of Cold Spring Road and 30th Street, John T. Cardis ’63 represents signifi cant growth for Marian University Phil Carson ’81 in both our physical presence and in a wonderful Mark Daniel ’80 expression and expansion of our mission. Marian Sr. Dominica Doyle, OSF ’56 Greetings from Marian University! Joseph Doyle University truly is on the move and making history! William V. Drew ’65 Denise Feser ’77 When you visit the Marian University campus, At a time when there seems to be great instability Sr. Christa Franzer, OSF ’70 you will see a remarkably diff erent landscape than in our economy, I have been asked many times Theodis “Ted” Gary Jr. you did just a few short years ago. Born out of a why we are tackling these expensive construction Stephen J. Hackman strategic vision called Remarkable Futures 2012, projects. My answer is this: in the tradition of David Haire ’71 we began outlining a new and vibrant 10-year plan the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana, we Sr. Margaret Horney, OSF ’75 for this great institution back in 2002. Wanting are meeting the needs of our times and we are Ben D. Huang to energize and engage the campus community confi dent that our alumni and friends will be S. Michael Hudson in new and exciting ways, we have done much in (as in the past) very generous. Th ey are inspired Joseph R. Impicciche by our vision, amazed at all that we have Jerry Jones the last eight years to make our vision a reality. accomplished so far, and want to see Marian Sr. Miriam Kaeser, OSF ’71 In addition to the many new and improved Alan E. Leighton ’62 buildings on campus, Marian University boasts University thrive. Th ey know that the world needs Tobin McClamroch new opportunities in student life, including clubs Marian University graduates. Sr. Jackie McCracken, OSF ’72 and organizations, athletics, and campus ministry. Sr. Barbara Piller, OSF ’71 We are living our mission and educating the whole We have been very blessed by generous gift s from John A. Purdie person: mind, body, and spirit. Our campus is so many enthusiastic partners! Th ese partners Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel ’70 fl ourishing, and it’s all part of our plan to build a are helping us build our facilities and meet the Jerry D. Semler great Catholic university. aggressive schedule at a lower cost than initially Leonard Strom ’68 estimated because of the lean economic times. Merle V. Tebbe ’74 Th is issue of the Marian University Magazine With the strong fi nancial base of $130 million in D. Anthony “Tony” Watt ’69 focuses on several construction projects. In a pledges and gift s, we are hopeful that we will be Mary L. Welch ’68 able to raise the additional $70 million that will be Marvin White very short time, we designed, built, and shift ed Sr. Marge Wissman, OSF several offi ces and classroom spaces. We added a needed over the next fi ve years to fund our vision. Richard Andrew Young new residence facility for our students, University As more and more people discover the value of Raul E. Zavaleta Hall. We renovated the music building, now called investing in Marian University, we will continue to Steff en Music Center, to better accommodate our be responsible stewards of all our gift s by serving TRUSTEES EMERITI rapidly expanding instrumental groups, choirs, our students in the best way possible and meeting Alvin S. Bynum and marching band. We invested in our athletics the needs of our times. Robert G. Decraene facilities (St.Vincent Health Field for football, Anna C. Dean Dillon ’49 soccer, and track; renovated Paul J. Norman Cycling As always, thank you for your prayers and the John H. Grogan Center; new tennis courts; new soft ball fi eld, etc.) outpouring of support you provide in advancing Eugene Henn and now have some of the best facilities in our the mission of Marian University. We truly William Kelsey ’61 conference and some powerful recruitment tools. appreciate your generosity as the Marian University Robert B. McConnell community continues forward in the Franciscan Robert H. McKinney Rev. Thomas J. Murphy Some upcoming building projects include a garden spirit to serve God’s people. Enjoy this issue of the Lynne O’Day ’82* shrine on the south side of campus adjacent to the Marian University Magazine. Charles O’Drobinak Allen Whitehill Clowes Oriental Garden. Designed Frank Russell by two San Damiano Scholars, along with campus God bless! Clay K. Smith and alumni advisors, the shrine will be a wonderful Joseph L. Smith Sr. ’71 new sacred space for our campus, and a place where Jack R. Snyder, Chairman Emeritus students, staff , faculty, and friends of the university Mrs. Howard S. Young Jr. ’47 can come to refl ect on what it means to be part of Daniel J. Elsener Mr. Gerald S. Zore ’63 Marian University and our Franciscan heritage. President *Longtime trustee Lynne O’Day died in August of 2010; the entire campus community mourns her passing. “To have a positive attitude about life and everything around me, I must fi rst have a healthy mind, body, and spirit. The San Damiano Scholarship means a lot to me. Having the opportunity to help build God’s community is the greatest gift ever!” BreAnna Nunez will graduate in 2012 with a bachelor of science in marketing, with a concentration in international marketing. She is a San Damiano Scholar, a member of the Marian University cheerleading team, a Doyle Hall resident assistant, and holds a 3.00 GPA. Make a gift that matters. When you invest in Marian University student scholarships, you’re making SCHOLARSHIP MATCHING GIFT CHALLENGE a great Catholic liberal arts education available to students like BreAnna. And, since more than 90 percent of graduates stay and work in Indiana, In October 2009, Marian University received a $5 million gift for your gift reaps rewards not only for you and them, but also for our scholarships.