SMU Magazine Winter 2001 - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
SMU Magazine Winter 2001 - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
SMU Magazine Winter 2001 - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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SAINT MARY’S<br />
M A G A Z I N E<br />
WINTER VOLUME 35 NUMBER 1<br />
2 FROM THE EDITOR<br />
The changing role <strong>of</strong> the Christian<br />
Brothers on the <strong>SMU</strong> campus is<br />
highlighted in this issue.<br />
3 CAMPUS NOTES & NEWS<br />
Power plant dedicated to maintenance<br />
employees. … <strong>SMU</strong> enrollment on the<br />
rise. … Brother Louis visits China. …<br />
Father Fabian celebrates 50th anniversary.<br />
13 CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AND SAINT MARY’S<br />
— A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE<br />
For nearly a century families have entrusted their sons and<br />
daughters to the care and instruction <strong>of</strong> the De La Salle<br />
Christian Brothers at <strong>SMU</strong>. Find out more <strong>of</strong> the history <strong>of</strong> this<br />
order, its founder, and evidence <strong>of</strong> the continuing impact <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Brothers’ charism beyond <strong>Saint</strong> Mary’s <strong>University</strong>.<br />
8 A CAMPAIGN FOR STUDENTS<br />
An anonymous $7 million gift — the<br />
largest-ever gift to the university —<br />
helps kick <strong>of</strong>f <strong>SMU</strong>’s new capital<br />
campaign, “Legacy for Learning — A<br />
Campaign for Students.”<br />
10 <strong>SMU</strong> SPORTS<br />
Cardinal volleyball team reaches NCAA<br />
tournament, boasts MIAC Player <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Year and Coach <strong>of</strong> the Year. … Men’s<br />
soccer notches 100th MIAC win.<br />
11 COMING UP SHORT<br />
<strong>SMU</strong> volleyball team falls to eventual<br />
national champion Central in first-ever<br />
NCAA tournament appearance.<br />
12 <strong>SMU</strong> ON THE WWW<br />
<strong>Saint</strong> Mary’s website has joined the<br />
digital audio/visual world.<br />
20 ALUMNI NEWS<br />
ON THE COVER<br />
This statue <strong>of</strong> <strong>Saint</strong> John Baptist de La Salle graces the new Cascio<br />
Family Court, honoring Dr. Samuel Cascio ’48 and his wife Rosemarie<br />
for their commitment to the De La Salle Christian Brothers, to the<br />
Lasallian mission <strong>of</strong> education, and to <strong>Saint</strong> Mary’s <strong>University</strong>.<br />
The statue was designed by Bruce Wolfe; the open book reads:<br />
“Let us remember we are in the Holy presence <strong>of</strong> God.”<br />
24 HOMECOMING <strong>2001</strong><br />
Start making plans now to attend this<br />
year’s event!<br />
26 ALUMNI AWARD<br />
NOMINATIONS<br />
28 CLASS NOTES<br />
40 CALENDAR OF EVENTS<br />
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