VOL. 7, NO. 3 AUGUST 2009 The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Campbellsville University A Word from the President… August 2009 Dear Alumni and Friends, One can feel the anticipation of a new academic year as the August Campbellsvillian goes to press. The summer months have been busy with a record enrollment in our summer classes. In addition to summer school, nearly 5,000 people have attended a series of camps and conferences held on the campus during the summer months, with many young people experiencing changed lives. And now we are back in the early days of the fall 2009 semester with a flurry of student activities, beginning of classes, and the excitement of fall events such as family weekend, homecoming, and fall athletic competitions. The start of a new academic year is always a joyous time to be at Campbellsville University. The energy and enthusiasm of our students are contagious. New students, no matter the age, are always a bit nervous as they walk into their classes for the first time and learn the locations of various offices and buildings. Returning students are anxious to see their friends and exchange reports on their summer months. In the midst of all the activity and energy, it is also a time to reflect on the wonderful responsibilities that we carry in terms of helping the students “find their calling” and to help them become Christian servant leaders. They have enrolled at Campbellsville University not only to receive a quality academic experience, but they also come here to find their calling and place in the world. Dr. Michael V. Carter Yes, these are exciting days at Campbellsville University. Pray for us – for the Board of Trustees, administration and staff, faculty, coaches and students. We have hired a new dean of the School of Nursing, Mr. Robert Wade. Other new faculty members have been hired to assure quality academic programs and to maintain our low student to faculty ratio. When you visit, you will also see a number of additional improvements including landscaping enhancements. Campbellsville University received the Campbellsville-Taylor County Chamber of Commerce’s first beautification award for her visual enrichment to the community over the past year. Our beautiful new School of Education building, which is a very energy efficient building, is now being used and will serve as the new home of the oldest program in the institution – that of teacher education. This 14,092 square foot building will house a very fine faculty and staff and the 19 programs offered by the School of Education. The generosity of the Richard D. Van Lunen Foundation, Ms. Beulah Campbell, and over 60 other donors make this facility possible. We are certainly appreciative for each donor who helped make this building a reality. Funds are still being raised for this important new building. Many know that Campbellsville University is committed to a comprehensive planning model. Our five year strategic plan, which is updated annually, serves us well. However, as rapidly as our world is changing, we have felt the need to plan beyond our five year model. Over the past two years, our Board of Trustees and senior administration have been working on our “vision for the second century” plan that will serve as a blueprint for the next 15 years of Campbellsville University. Our goal is to become a premiere Christian university in America with a focus on academic excellence and Christian servant leadership. This Vision 2025 – Preparing Christian Servant Leaders plan is an exciting and bold plan of action. Over the course of the next few months, you will be hearing more about Vision 2025 and how you can become a part of this effort to make Campbellsville University even greater. Like other organizations in these challenging economic times, CU is committed as always to Christian stewardship in the allocation of resources. We are holding down costs overall and cutting expenditures in some areas. However, we are committed to quality in all that we do. Thank you for your continuing prayers and support. May God bless you and those for whom you care and love. In Christ, Michael V. Carter President 2 Summer 2009 CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY’S Alumni Magazine The Campbellsvillian is published four times yearly by the Office Table of Contents of University Communications August 2009 for alumni and friends of Campbellsville University. A Word From the President .................................................................2 Dr. Michael V. Carter Sandra and Larry Blanton Work to Serve .........................................4 PRESIDENT Cardboard Nation Helps the Homeless .............................................5 — EDITORIAL BOARD — CU Employs New Nursing Dean .........................................................5 Joan C. McKinney EDITOR KHO Helps Repair Community with Home Repair ...........................6 NEWS AND PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR [email protected] Students Participate in Spring and Summer Missions ..................................................................................... 6 John E. Chowning Johnson, Ditto Receive Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards ..........7 VICE PRESIDENT FOR CHURCH AND EXTERNAL RELATIONS Faculty, Staff and Students Receive [email protected] Benji Kelly Servant Leadership Awards ....................................................7 VICE PRESIDENT F OR DE V ELO P MENT [email protected] Coach Ron Finley Honored at Scholarship Dinner ..........................8 Ashley Sidebottom Zsedenyi Dr. Damon Eubank Receives Tenured Faculty Award ....................9 ASSISTANT EDITOR STA ff WRITER Mr. and Miss CU, Young and Irwin, Are Chosen ..............................9 [email protected] Louisville Campus Honors Al Cornish ..........................................................................................................10 Linda Waggener MARKETING AND MEDIA RELATIONS COORDINATOR / MBA Now Offered at Louisville Campus .......................................10 FEATURE WRITER [email protected] Terry Black Honored with Derby Rose Gala Award .....................11 Shannon T. Clark Fuller on ESPN/Tigers Make First-Ever DIRECTOR O F ALUMNI RELATIONS [email protected] NAIA World Series Appearance .........................................12 Vol. 7 • No. 3 Quesenberry Named NAIA Champion of Character ....................13 —— Summer 2009 —— CU Student-Athletes Named to Champions of Character ........................................................................13 OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY Bowling Has a Home ......................................................................... — COMMUNICATIONS — 13 Spring Sports Recapped ...................................................................14 Campbellsville University 1 University Drive Remember When? .............................................................................15 UPO 787 Homecoming Schedule ..............................................................16-17 Campbellsville, Ky. 42718-2799 Phone: (270) 789-5214 Catch the Spirit of Homecoming – Fax: (270) 789-5095 From the Director of Alumni Relations ............................... [email protected] 18 or Tiger Tracks .................................................................................. [email protected] 19-21 for information with pictures Alumni Spotlight – Scotty Cocanougher Clenney .....................................................................................22 Campbellsville University is accredited Scrapbook ...........................................................................................23 by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The university is affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention. In compliance with federal law, including provision of Title IX of the On the Cover: Education Amendments of 1972 and Bryan Fuller pitched 21 consecutive scoreless Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Campbellsville University innings to guide the Campbellsville baseball does not illegally discriminate on the program to its first berth in the 2009 NAIA World basis of color, national or ethnic origins, age, disability or military service in its Series. Here, Fuller pitches in a game in Lewiston, administration of education policies, Idaho. (Photo courtesy of Lewiston Tribune) programs, or activities; admissions policies; or employment. Design & Production: FMB Advertising www.campbellsville.edu 3 CU alums serving as elected public officials By Ashley Zsedenyi, assistant editor He began practicing law in Jeffer- sonville, Ind., and Louisville until his appointment as circuit judge in Indiana. “It is our responsibility, as graduates of Campbellsville College, to adhere to the principles of Christian service,” Sandra said. “Too many have forgotten that the responsibility of all governments from the local to the national level is to protect those among us who are least able to protect themselves.” Sandra said she doesn’t think anyone realizes how much time is spent in a public service position. She said both her and Larry’s positions “are 24/7.” “It’s been quite a revelation to me Larry (’69) and Sandra Clark Blanton (’77), from left, are public servants in Indiana. She is Indiana State Representative for House District 62, and Blanton is circuit judge for Orange County. Sandra is the daughter about how