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MARIAN UNIVERSITY Indianapolis ® MAGAZINE | FALL 2019 CALLED TO SERVE On May 14, 2019, Saint Joseph’s College of Marian University - Indianapolis (Saint Joe Indy) hosted nearly 200 guests for a blessing, ribbon-cutting ceremony, and open house at the facility that houses the new two-year college. The building, renamed Saint Joseph Hall, is a former church located at the northeast corner of 30th Street and Kessler Boulevard, just two blocks west of Marian University’s main campus. Read more about the exciting launch of Saint Joe Indy on page 20. MARIAN UNIVERSITY Indianapolis ® MAGAZINE | FALL 2019 FEATURES Where Calling and Careers Collide 4 Alumni working in the Church San Damiano Scholars Program for Church Leadership 10 At a glance Forging Leaders 14 An update on this important initiative 4 A Year with The Saint John’s Bible 16 Illuminating Marian University Religious Art on Campus 18 Exhibiting Marian University’s commitment to faith Earn and Learn: Get to Know Saint Joseph’s College of Marian University - Indianapolis 20 An update on our two-year college End Note 29 14 Sr. Jean Marie Cleveland DEPARTMENTS On the Cover: Father Into Your Hands, Donald Jackson, Copyright 2002, The Saint John’s Bible, Saint John’s University, Social Connection 3 Collegeville, Minnesota USA. Used by permission. Marian University in the News 12 All rights reserved. Letter from the Director 23 Class Notes 24 Upcoming Events Back Cover 16 PUBLICATION INFORMATION President Contributing Photographers Daniel J. Elsener Dale Bernstein Brosmer Photo Graphic Vice President for Marketing Communications Julia Kelb ’16 Mark Apple Marian University Archives Editor Eric Meyer Julia Kelb ’16, manager of communications Tenth Street Photography Madeline Sciarra ’17 Associate Editors Jackie Kretz, manager of advancement communications Marian University of Indianapolis, Indiana, publishes Robin Evans, director of creative services for the Marian University Magazine two times a year. marketing communications We welcome readers’ comments. 18 Christina O’Connell, writer/editor Opinions expressed in the Marian University Magazine Cathy Watt Siler ’86, director of alumni and parent engagement do not necessarily reflect the views of Marian University Printing or the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana. Fineline Printing Group How to Reach Us: Contributing Writers Phone: 317.955.6503 Jackie Kretz Email: [email protected] Cathy Watt Siler ’86 Mail: Marian University 3200 Cold Spring Road Design Indianapolis, Indiana 46222 Kim McBurnett, Blue Olive Design © Copyright 2019, Marian University. All publication rights reserved. Marian University is sponsored by the 20 Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana. BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIR Denise B. Feser ’77 President Daniel J. Elsener Michael Becher Dear Marian University Community, Fernanda Beraldi Melody Birmingham-Byrd In 1851, the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana, Edward Bonach Mary Beth Bonaventura ’76 began an educational endeavor—the foundational seed Earl G. Brinker ’74 of Marian University—as a way to fulfill the mission and Scott Bruns ’96 requirement to provide education to the community. John T. Cardis ’63 Through their Catholic Franciscan identity, they were Phil Carson ’81 Frank D. Cunningham called to serve. Mark Daniel ’80 Joseph Doyle In this issue of the Marian University Magazine, we William P. Eckman ’74 will explore the many ways the Sisters’ legacy and the Sr. Christa Franzer ’70 university’s Catholic Franciscan identity are still at the Fritz French Anne M. Frye very core of our mission, carried out by our students, Adairius Gardner ’02 faculty, staff, alumni, and friends. Theaodis “Ted” Gary Jr. Sr. Annette Grisley, OSF ’74 At commencement, our graduates are handed a special Stephen J. Hackman David Haire ’71 San Damiano cross after walking across the stage—a Jeffrey A. Harrison reminder to go forth with a greater purpose. Through our Sr. Marilynn Hofer, OSF ’60 alumni profiles, you will read about some of the paths our Sr. Margaret Horney, OSF ’75 courageous graduates have chosen to fulfill their greater Jerry Jones Fred S. Klipsch purpose. These alumni in particular chose to align their Catholic faith with their careers. Sr. Joanita Koors, OSF ’77 Rebecca Kubacki Our growing San Damiano Scholars Program for Church Leadership is just one example of how our students are living Joe Kuzmitz ’75 the mission of our university on campus and in the community. In these pages, you will see how these leaders are Alan E. Leighton ’62 empowering others to help build flourishing churches and schools, serve others through non-profit work, and change Tobin McClamroch Sr. Joan Miller, OSF ’73 the world. In 2019, Marian was tied for the second-highest number of graduates to be ordained as priests among Jonathan S. Nalli universities in the United States. Denis O’Brien ’04 Marianne Price, Ph.D. If you stroll through campus, you will feel the presence of our mission and identity just by taking a look around. From Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel ’70 Jerry D. Semler ’98 the beautiful and newly-renovated St. Francis Colonnade to the mosaics adorning the walls of the Michael A. Evans Rachel Shockley, DO Center for Health Sciences that represent the Franciscan sponsorship values we strive to live by each day, our campus Chad Slaughter ’96 provides a peaceful, welcoming space for our students to explore their faith. Sr. Bernice Stenger, OSF ’77 Len Strom ’68 Robyn R. Werner As a university, we change to faithfully serve the needs of our community. Continuing this tradition, last fall, we Ramarao Yeleti, M.D. announced the launch of our two-year college—Saint Joseph’s College of Marian University - Indianapolis—to provide Richard Andrew “Drew” Young educational options effective in meeting the needs of diverse student populations. In less than a year, we’ve cut the Raul E. Zavaleta ribbon on a new facility to house the school, enrolled our first class of students, and partnered with businesses in TRUSTEES EMERITI Indianapolis so students can earn while they learn. I am thrilled to share an update on the college in this magazine. Clark H. Byrum Robert G. Decraene, These are just some of the ways we have been called to serve as a university. Thank you for your generous donation of William V. Drew ’65 time, talent, treasure, and prayers. God bless you, your family and friends, and the many endeavors to which you are Bain Farris ’72 John H. Grogan dedicated, always! Eugene Henn S. Michael Hudson Go, Knights! William Kelsey ’61 James F. Matthews Robert H. McKinney Charles O’Drobinak John A. Purdie Joseph L. Smith, Sr. ’71 Jack R. Snyder Daniel J. Elsener D. Anthony “Tony” Watt ’69 Mary Welch ’68 President Mrs. Howard S. Young Jr. ’47 Gerald S. Zore ’63 as of September 17, 2019 SOCIAL CONNECTION For almost 50 years, Sr. Norma Rocklage, OSF, Ph.D. ’60, served the Marian University community as a professor, administrator, and Board of Trustee member. This past summer, Sr. Norma was called back to Oldenburg and retired from her duties at the university. While Sr. Norma’s official responsibilities in the Marian University community are changing, her membership in the Marian community is forever. Sr. Norma’s retirement announcement was shared on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and the posts were flooded with heartfelt comments from faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends of the university—making the incredible impact Sr. Norma made to the university very clear. Here is just a little bit of what the Marian community had to say: Joe Brubaker: Sr. Norma, you have been such a blessing in my life, Carlos Barbera ’75: Sr. Norma, you have touched so many lives my family’s life and that of the entire Marian University family. Thank throughout your years at Marian. While the diplomas we earned you, so much for your service to the campus community. May your prepared us for our careers, it was the gift of values and character retirement be as adventurous as your professional life of service. development that’s made the difference. You embody these core values! God bless you with good health and happiness in your retirement! Nicole Martinez-LeGrand ’04: Oh Sr. Norma, how we will miss you and your unwavering support of students. Your legacy is something to Eric Perkins: God bless you Sr. Norma and all that you have done for be admired by generations of Knights and you have been integral to Marian and the great God above! You will be missed but your presence Marian’s success. You will be missed and you are loved. will be here forever!! Angela Hatem ’00: My first real boss who was not a relative. You let me Kali Smith Flores ’93: Well well, certainly wishing you a happy change your radio to pop stations while I worked and were so helpful retirement! Is it possible to think of Marian without thinking of as I acclimated from my move from Florida to Indiana. I will miss seeing Sr. Norma!? Lol. So glad our paths crossed and I had the opportunity you around campus, but know that you are the heart of what makes to experience your kindness along the way! Love and light to you! :) Marian so special. Prayers and love to you. Matt Nirrengarten ’97: God Bless you Sr. Norma. It’s been over 20 Sean Gallagher ’93: God bless you abundantly, Sr. Norma, for your years since I walked the grounds of Marian as a student but the faithful witness to the Gospel in your decades of ministry at Marian. memories of you leading the cheers from the sidelines of our soccer Whatever faithfulness I have been able to achieve so far in my life, games seems like yesterday. Thank you for your care and leadership for I credit to the grace of God that has flowed through you, others at the Marian family all these years.