VOL. 5, NO. 1 SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Viewpoint magazine highlights q COTTEY ADDS NEW DEGREES 6 A Publication of Cottey College: q How to be ‘‘Her’’ 10 For Women, By Women, About Women q FUNNY BUSINESS 18 She Believed She Could So She Did To Be Her Learners, Leaders and Citizens www.cottey.edu VIEWPOINT MAGAZINE SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Letters to the Editor Dr. Jann Weitzel, presi- read the story about Rosemary was con- around the sides of the dent of the College, Betty Daily and the Duck nected to Main Hall by walls were these huge received the following Jacket. Betty was presi- a fairly narrow enclosed storage benches, which letter from Jane Good- dent of Rosemary Hall walkway (hallway) and because of what they man Suggs ’53. my junior year and I went we loved that because looked like, we called on to hold that job during all classes were held in ‘‘Cadaver Boxes.” I couldn’t believe it when my senior year. Main, and thus we didn’t I turned to page 15 and You may have noticed in have to go outside during saw the picture of two Speaking of Rosemary the picture that Marg’s inclement weather AND of my closest friends Hall – which I’m sure blue jeans are rolled we could quickly get to and Rosemary Hall today’s students don’t up – that was the way the faculty lounge (a dorm-mates during my even know existed – the everyone wore them in small room in the Main two years at Cottey! following details outline the 1950s. I believe that Hall tower) for a conver- Norma’s last name is what it was like to live the gals were wither sation and/or a smoke misspelled (should be there between 1951 and at – or going to – BIL Hill since there was no “Rec Vandeven) and you didn’t 1953. because we were not al- Room” in our dorm. mention Mary Oberzan lowed to wear jeans – at We had only two suites Pulkowniks but she We also used the walk- least to classes – during each on the second and is the other gal in the way, because there were the week. In those days third floor and below picture and we still, after no kitchens in our suites, we also were required them on the 1st floor all these years, keep to sneak down late at to wear hats and white was the only auditorium in touch by phone and night to the Dining Room gloves into town and on campus. As a result, ‘‘snail mail.” in the basement of Old on bus trips. Needless whenever guest speak- Main in order to partake to say, hats and gloves Because I spent the ers, music and dance of a few left-over donuts came off the minute the happiest two years of my productions were being and cupcakes. bus left town. Lastly, presented, those of us life and made the most since none of the 3 living upstairs had to The living rooms of the meaningful and long- dorms on campus had tip-toe across the floors, suites had sofas, chairs lasting relationships turn off our radios, etc. and lamps and also all at Cottey, it was fun to continued on page 1 A Message from the EDITOR What it means ‘‘To Be Her” The theme of this issue – To Be Her ing wrong with that. I have favorite however, have been – is a different topic than what we writers that inspire me to work given the education usually select as the arc for our sto- harder at my craft and to tell better and strong encour- ries. However, when the Viewpoint stories. However, if I’m striving to be agement to go and do whatever it advisory group met in early spring, the next Donald Miller, I’m missing is they want to go and do. My wife those words kept coming up. A suc- the opportunity to be the best writer Angie was trying to describe to a cessful alumna was mentioned and Steve Reed can be. friend what that ‘‘something” was someone at the table said, ‘‘I want to that sets Cottey alumnae apart. She As we share the idea of ‘‘To Be Her,” be her.” When we discussed Eliza- finally described it this way, ‘‘Cot- it is also centered on the idea of beth Walsh, a 103-year-old alumna tey alums all have a bit of that ‘I am how you can be ‘‘her,” the very best from the Class of 1932 who still lives woman hear me roar’ confidence, version of yourself. Undoubtedly in her own home, plays the piano and I wish all women had the oppor- there is someone in your circle of daily and gives occasional concerts, tunity to get some of that.” influence who has seen your work, several women around the table your bravery, your success and has To be her? You ARE her. exclaimed, ‘‘I want to be her!” said the words, ‘‘I want to be her.” As always you are encouraged to We all have heroes we want to emu- Some of you may scoff at that idea, write me at [email protected]. late, and we hope to exhibit some of that there is someone who admires their more admirable characteristics Sincerely, what you have accomplished or someday. There is absolutely noth- Steve Reed, editor are striving to do. Cottey women, VIEWPOINT MAGAZINE SPRING/SUMMER 2017 1 9 contents Take a Look at Us! 2 Message from the President 3 Message from the CCAA 4 Founder’s Day Follow-Up 5 Cottey to Offer Four New Degrees 6 The Annual Fund 7 We Are The Champions! 8 Guitars and Writing 9 Turning Inspiration into Action 10-11 Alumna Tackles World Hunger 13 13 10 Student Spotlight: Tiara Rowell 14 You Are Enough 15 CROVE 17 Women, Gender, and Sexuality Major 16 Alumna Spotlight: Elizabeth Walsh 17 Funny Business 18-19 Student Spotlight: Christi-Anne Beatty 21 Donor Listing 22 Class Notes 23-24 Births 25 Weddings 26-27 Obituaries 28 Faculty/Staff Notes inside cover On the cover: ‘‘She Believed She Could So She Did.” This may be the unofficial motto of every woman featured in this issue, and possibly for every Cottey alumna. Pictured on the cover is Michele Strawn Hart ‘98 on the summit of Mt. St. Helens. Hart climbed this mountain in fall 2016 and epitomizes Cottey women who don’t stop until they are on the mountaintop. Letters to the Editor continued Have you ever wanted to write for the Viewpoint? We had several contributors to this issue and clothes washers and dryers we to thank you again for your would love to have others add to the conversation carried our laundry bags down article that brought back so in future issues. If you have some expertise in a the street to Mrs. Henry’s and many memories to an aging particular area and would be willing to write an returned for our clean clothes and loyal Alum! a few days later. article, email [email protected] and use the sub- Jane A. Suggs ‘53 jet line ‘‘Author.’’ In the body of your email tell us Well, sorry I get carried away who you are and in what subject areas you have by my memories, but I do want expertise to share with our readers. Maybe your byline will be in the next issue! 2 VIEWPOINT MAGAZINE SPRING/SUMMER 2017 Take A Look At Us! By Carla Farmer apart and rebuilt over the course of six months. Vice President for Marketing and Strategic The refreshed website features large images, bold Communication colors and large headlines along with ‘‘teaser” text to motivate visitors to explore more. A priority is ODERNIZE. STREAMLINE. ENGAGE. Based on to engage the site visitor on the website to learn Msite evaluations and feedback from prospec- more about Cottey. To this end, Marketing uses tive students, alumnae, donors and P.E.O.s, these Google Analytic reports to measure the number and timing of visits, the amount of time spent on pages, and the geographic location of site visitors. Additionally, the responsive design built into the Cottey site means the website can now change to fit the size of the screen and device on which it is displayed. Whether a visitor is using their mobile phone (the preferred choice of students), an iPad, or any myriad of devices, the website still main- tains an engaging visual appeal. You will also find the site easier to navigate and with plenty of options. Pages directed to students have a right-hand call to action and a social shar- ing invitation. Bold headlines such as Cottey Students Stand Out or Experience a 360 Degree View of Leadership Large photos and bright colors engage visitors to the new site. on the top tier pages are decidedly welcoming, confident and personal. words describe what today’s audience wants in a website. It was time to take action to address an The refreshed website went live in late January aging website in need of a ‘‘refresh.” With a gener- but the work continues. An interactive campus ous gift from the P.E.O. Foundation, the Market- map, on which you may click on a building to ing and Strategic Communication Department learn what goes on inside that space along with eagerly embraced the project. additional interior pictures, is being developed. A regional activity map to show prospective stu- Since the last website update in 2010, technology dents the many entertainment, cultural, sporting, and ‘‘best practices” for websites have advanced.