seasonsTHE MAGAZINE OF SAMFORD UNIVERSITY FALL 2015 Homecoming Nov. 6–8 See Page 49 for Foldout Schedule 37764_15-16FALL.indd 1 9/15/15 2:33 PM Contents 4 8 12 ‘Next Generation’ Building The Value of Internships Alumni of the Year Samford has opened a “next generation” building, Hundreds of Samford students explore their fields Karen Carlisle ’88, Todd Carlisle ’88, J.D. ’91, and Cooney Hall, for Brock School of Business. With its in internships each year. They learn valuable Larry Cox ’72 are Samford Alumni of the Year, and advanced technology and facilities for independent lessons, such as how to be ready for the Andrew Patterson ’05 is Young Alumnus of the and collaborative learning, the $25 million professional world. They can use the experience Year. All will be honored at homecoming Nov. 6–7. structure will foster outstanding business as a career pathway, or as a reason to change Get to know the honorees in this profile section education for generations to come. directions. beginning on page 12. 1 Calendar 20 Advancing Congregational Ministry 37 New Arrivals 2 From the President 21 Arts and Sciences Newsletter 38 In Memoriam 3 Samford Report 30 Faculty Spotlight: Jason Wallace 40 Sports 16 Offering Migrants Hope 31 Alumna Spotlight: Amy Kirkland 42 Campus Newscope 18 Cycling Across America 32 Wingard Keeps an Eye 45 Tributes 19 Award Winners on Andalusia 49 Homecoming Schedule 33 Class Notes Seasons Magazine Fall 2015 • Vol. 32 • No. 3 • Publication Number: USPS 244-800 Editor Alumni Association Officers Seasons is published quarterly by Samford University, William Nunnelley 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, Alabama 35229, President and is distributed free to alumni of the university, as Associate Editor Gil Simmons ’83 well as to other friends. Periodical postage paid at Mary Wimberley Birmingham, Alabama. Postmaster: Send address Vice President, Activities Contributing Writers changes to Office of University Advancement, Lori Littlejohn Sullivan ’79 Samford University, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Jack Brymer, Sean Flynt, Lori Hill, Philip Birmingham, AL 35229. Poole, Katie Stripling Vice President, Annual Giving David Spurling ’98 ©2015 Samford University Director of Creative Operations Janica York Carter Immediate Past President Produced by Samford Office of Marketing and Communication Graphic Designer Keith Herron ’86 Stephanie Sides Director of Photographic Services Cover: Samford's Reid Chapel is reflected Caroline Baird Summers in the windows of Lucille Stewart Beeson Law Library in this photo by Caroline Editorial Assistant Summers. Julie Beckwith Contributing Photographer Sarah Finnegan 1 • Seasons • Fall 2015 37764_15-16FALL.indd 1 9/15/15 2:33 PM Calendar Oct. 1 Oct. 29 Nov. 7 Dec. 12 Legacy League presents Kristen Bowden Roderick Davis Lecture, Joan Breton Football vs. Clark Atlanta Commencement Sharp, “From Birmingham to Broadway Connelly, archaeologist and author, and Back” 7 p.m., Wright Center Concert Hall Nov. 8 Opera Birmingham, “Home for the Opera Birmingham, “Catch a Rising Holidays,” 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall Oct. 2 Arianna String Quartet and Einav Star,” 2:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall Samford Black Alumni Association Yarden, Davis Architects Guest Artist For complete information on these and Gala, 7 p.m., WorkPlay Series and Birmingham Chamber Music Nov. 23–27 other events at Samford, including Society, 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall Thanksgiving Break; no classes academic, arts, athletics, summer camps Oct. 12–13 and continued learning programs, go to samford.edu/events. Fall Break; no classes Oct. 31 Dec. 10 Preview Day, samford.edu/admission Legacy League Christmas Home Tour Oct. 17 Preview Day, samford.edu/admission Football vs. Furman Opera Birmingham, “Home for the Holidays,” 7:30 p.m., Brock Recital Hall Football vs. The Citadel Nov. 6–8 Homecoming samford.edu • 1 37764_15-16FALL.indd 1 9/15/15 2:33 PM From the President Extraordinary Growth Marks Start of Samford’s 174th Year The morning after a preview event at Samford’s new business building, I received a note from one of the guests, Paul Carter ’89, who wrote, “I couldn’t help but think that regardless of how beautiful the new business school is (and it IS!), it pales in comparison to the people that make up our university. Our Samford University family is stronger than we have ever been and we are working tirelessly and with great passion to further: For God. For Learning. Forever.” Samford people are joining together these days to provide an enriched and more vibrant educational experience. An extraordinary season of growth continues as we begin our 174th anniversary session. These are a few highlights: • Record enrollment. This fall semester, the university will welcome the largest, and one of the best prepared, freshman classes in its history; and the total enrollment will top 5,000 for the first time. Students will come from almost all 50 states and approximately three dozen nations. Samford’s graduate and professional programs account for much of our enrollment growth over the past decade. • Expanding curriculum. In recent months, our trustees have approved 36 new or restructured academic programs in a wide variety of areas to better serve the needs of our students. A complete listing of these programs is found on page 3. • Developing faculty. This fall, the university has enlisted 44 new full-time faculty members who hold degrees from 64 different institutions of higher learning. They will join a community of talented and committed teachers who are engaged in ongoing research and scholarship. • Changing campus. Samford is opening new and remodeled facilities this year. Along with the completed 80,000-square-foot home for Brock School of Business, the university has transformed a massive facilities services building on the north side of the campus into the Art Lofts to provide studio space for our faculty and students in painting, sculpture, pottery and other visual arts. To enhance the dining choices for our students, the university center cafeteria received extensive remodeling throughout the summer. This year, the university will renovate two newly acquired buildings from Southern Progress Inc. to house our programs in the College of Health Sciences. We take none of these blessings for granted. Inspired by those who preceded us and grateful for every demonstration of support, we will remain focused on the opportunities that await us. As always, please keep Samford in your prayers. Andrew Westmoreland President 2 • Seasons • Fall 2015 37764_15-16FALL.indd 2 9/15/15 2:33 PM SAMFORD REPORT Samford Enrolls a Record5,206 Students Samford enrolled a record 5,206 students for the start of its Samford’s competitive position in the higher education market,” 174th year this fall. The number includes the largest said Phil Kimrey, Samford’s vice president for student affairs and freshman class in history (828) and growing enrollments in enrollment management. almost all of Samford’s 10 colleges, including its two “The university's approach to integrate academic quality and newest components, the School of Health Sciences and faculty interaction, Christian perspective, the residential experience School of Public Health. and financial value gives Samford a distinct advantage as we recruit As a result, Samford also has a record 2,317 students residing in students.” university housing. Kimrey said several factors have provided momentum recently Samford welcomed 44 new faculty members this fall, including for Samford, including the formation of the College of Health new provost Michael Hardin, who also holds faculty status in Brock Sciences, the opening of the new Brock School of Business building School of Business and the School of Public Health. and the acquisition of the Southern Progress property on the eastern Samford’s 2015 enrollment figures eclipsed records of 4,933 perimeter of the campus. ◗ students last fall and 755 freshmen in 2013. “This ecordr entering freshman class further demonstrates New or Updated Academic Programs February 2013–July 2015 Master of Athletic Training Doctor of Physical Therapy Business (graduate minor) Policy, Organization and Leadership Christian Education and Missions Concentration (Master of Science in Education) (Bachelor of Science in Education) Psychology (Bachelor of Science) Communication Sciences and Disorders (Bachelor of Science) Public Health (Bachelor of Science) Communication Sciences and Disorders (undergraduate minor) Master of Public Health Criminal Justice (Bachelor of Science) Master of Public Health with Dietetic Internship Certificate Dietetic Internship Program Certificate Master of Public Health/Doctor of Pharmacy Physical Education (Master of Science in Education) Social Work (Master of Social Work; or fast track 3-2 B.S./M.S.W. Educational Leadership (Master of Science in Education) programs in family studies, food and nutrition, global studies, Entrepreneurship (undergraduate minor) health sciences, psychology, and sociology) Global Health Concentration (Master of Public Health) Speech Language Pathology (Master of Science) Health Sciences (Bachelor of Science) Sports and Recreation Ministry (undergraduate minor) Liberal Studies (Bachelor of Arts) Vocal Performance (Master of Music) Medical Ethics (undergraduate minor) Western Intellectual Tradition Organizational Leadership (Bachelor of Arts) (interdisciplinary undergraduate minor) Paralegal Studies (Bachelor of Arts) Youth Studies (Bachelor of Science) Pharmacy Studies (Bachelor of Science) samford.edu • 3 37764_15-16FALL.indd 3