Fall 2009 - Colorado State University-Pueblo

President’s LetterDear Alumni and Friends,If you haven’t been on our campus lately, you can’t imagine how different itnow feels with the arrival of the largest freshman class in University historyand events like the September 6 return of football after 24 years, a gameattended by 9,800 screaming and enthusiastic fans. Everyone who works hereand everyone who visits is inspired by the palpable energy one feels throughoutthe campus as our transformation continues.It is throughthe hardwork andcommitmentof manyindividuals andorganizationsthat we havebeen able tobegin andsustain thistransformation.On January 13, we dedicated one of the largest solar panel arrays on acollege campus in the nation and work already is underway on a $24 millionrenovation and expansion of the Library. We also will see the opening of thefirst of three new residence halls before the fall 2009 semester.Looking back on the year just ended, we can thank the CSU System Boardof Governors for the confidence they placed in us and the generosity of alumniand friends who made it possible for us to build a football program (and one ofthe finest Div. II facilities in the country) in less than one year. Thanks to thesupport of past, present, and future students, we also opened an incredible $10million Student Recreation Center that was honored as one of the top threeconstruction projects in the state. Thanks to corporate partners BP Solar andBlack Hills Energy, the new solar array will allow us to generate 10 percent ofthe University’s power needs through solar energy in the coming decades.It is through the hard work and commitment of many individuals andorganizations that we have been able to begin and sustain this transformation.Without all of you, none of this would have been possible. I will remind you thaton my first day as President back in 2006 I said I wouldn’t be able to accomplishall the goals set before me without the collaboration and teamwork of all theUniversity’s various constituents – students, faculty and staff, legislators,community members, alumni and donors.Kudos and hats off to you all for helping us achieve enrollment and retentionstretch goals in advance of our deadline, for successfully bringing back threenew sports, for spreading your pride by wearing CSU-Pueblo clothing, and forspeaking positively about the University to anyone who will listen! Thank you.Joseph Garcia, President2 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L O

VOLUME 19 • NUMBER 1 • FALL 2008/WINTER 2009MAGAZINE StaffEditor:Cora ZaletelGraphic Designer/Photographer:Jim Bowman, ’82Writers:Alicia EarlyKim HillTodd Kelly, ‘90Shelly MoreschiniGayle Perez,‘86DenaSue PotestioAnthony SandstromChristy WulfCora ZaletelPrinter Liaison:Dale AlberAdministrationExecutive DirectorExternal Affairs:Cora ZaletelExecutive DirectorUniversity Development:DenaSue PotestioSpecial thanks for photos from:Steve Bigley, Jesse Rodriguez,Pueblo Chieftain,Limon Correctional Facility,HACU, U.S. ArmyFEATURES4 Looking Forward6 Football Fever21 Foundation Annual ReportDEPARTMENTS8 Sports Central9 Campus Beat12 Alumni Connections14 Alumni Class Notes20 Global ReachComments and questions aboutthe CSU-Pueblo Magazine may beaddressed to:CSU-Pueblo MagazineExternal Affairs2200 Bonforte Blvd.Pueblo, CO 81001-4901or 719.549.2810website: alumni.colostate-pueblo.eduF a l l 2 0 0 8 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 9 3

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Just a year and a half ago, a football program wasn’t much more than an inkling. Now, it’s a reality. Evenbefore alumnus John Wristen, one of the most celebrated figures in the history of University of Southern Coloradofootball, accepted the job of reviving a program that had been dormant for 24 years, alumni and friends of theUniversity joined forces to convince the CSU System Board of Governors that it had the will and the resources tofund and sustain the return.STEP ONE: RAISE SOME MONEYMore than 75 percent of the nearly $11 millionraised by the Friends of Football, Inc., the non-profitorganization responsible for funding the return offootball, wrestling and women’s track & field, was madeby alumni and former student athletes.Leading the charge of the herculean fundraisingeffort was Dan DeRose, former USC student-athletewho participated in football and track from 1981-1984.Dan, his father Dr. Eddie DeRose, his brothers (andUSC alums) Mike and Mark DeRose, and a group ofclose colleagues, formed the Friends of Football tospearhead the football program’s revival, knowing itsresurrection could be the catalyst of something greaterthan just touchdowns and tailgates.“Our mission wasto reverse the trend ofdeclining enrollment overthe past 20 years at theUniversity by revitalizingcampus life,” DeRosesaid. “This is a greatcelebration of how alumniand Pueblo guys havegiven something back.”Dan DeRoseMembers of the Friends of Football organizationgrew to more than 200 supporters through the courseof the campaign and also included notable alumssuch as Mike Roumph, former USC men’s basketballplayer, and Nick Pannunzio, former USC quarterback.Roumph later spearheaded another campaign to raiseadditional dollars for wrestling scholarships, andPannunzio served as the general contractor of the newstadium, donating his time as well as contributingfinancially to the project.Before Wristen began the quest of bringing anational championship to Pueblo, he needed a staff. Andsome players. And a stadium. . .STEP TWO: GET A STAFFComing up through Division I roots under GaryBarnett at CU and Northwestern, Wristen knew howto run a Division I-style program, so he compiled astellar staff with D-I experience. His first wave of hiresincluded longtime United States Air Force Academyassistant Tom Miller, special teams guru under coachFisher DeBerry for nearly 20 years, and defensivecoordinator Hunter Hughes, a graduate assistant at CUand the University of Tennessee. Next came offensivecoordinator Wayne McGinn, former head coach atrival Adams State, and another CU graduate assistantDonnell Leomiti as defensive backs coach. Finally,Wristen announced that former Denver Broncosrunning back Steve Sewell would become runningbacks coach and unofficial ambassador of the program.Coaching staff in place, the program had instantcredibility that would be vital to potential recruits whowould decide if CSU-Pueblo was a fit for them.STEP THREE: PRESS THE FLESHIt may not seem important to some, but in thecase of Wristen and the CSU-Pueblo football program,getting out into the community and becoming friendlywith the folks on campus and in Pueblo was a job notto be ignored. From his first social breakfast at Gray’sCoors Tavern shortly after his hire, to every event since,Wristen’s goal was the same – to get everyone pumpedup about ThunderWolf football.STEP FOUR: RECRUIT SOME PLAYERSWhile scouting Columbine High School duringthe 2007 season, Wristen made a comment in passingabout Columbine’s long snapper, Joe Campton, whobecame one of the program’s first verbal commitmentson its way to a 100-plus member roster. Recruitmentbegan with an open tryout back in September 2007 thatresulted in 20 to 30 survivors playing an intrasquadSpring football game in April. Recruitment weekends6 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L O

dominated the spring semester, with each recruit givena tour, meetings with coaching staff and advisors, anda meal. The staff was planning two years in advance,knowing it had to fill the 2008 roster as well as getleads for 2009.“It’s exciting to sell theprogram to these kids andparents, giving them the chanceto be a part of history, find successat a great institution, and play atsome of the finest facilities in thecountry,” Wristen said.Oh, the facilities. They didn’texist a year ago either.STEP FIVE: BUILD A STADIUMThe job of building the stadium, the Neta and Eddie DeRoseThunderBowl, was given to Nick Pannunzio, the former USCquarterback who poetically threw the last pass in the team’sfinal game against Adams State in November 1984. In one year,the stadium grew from a hole in the ground to one of the finestDivision II football facilities in the country.STEP SIX: TAKE THE FIELDThe ThunderWolves’ first season in 24 years was successfulby first-year program standards, going 4-6. The Pack’s fourwins marked the second best mark in NCAA Division II historyof a team that has forged a football program with just onecalendar year of preparation. CSU-Pueblo announced footballwould return in May 2007. The only other team to do better wasthe 1982 Valdosta State (Ga.) team, which went 5-5-1 in its firstseason before becoming a D-II national powerhouse.The 2008 football season also broke a bevy of schoolrecords, including individual game attendance (9,897 vs. Okla.Panhandle State on Sept. 6), and highest average attendance(7,853 fans per game – 39,263 fans overall). The attendancemark broke all school and recent (since 2000) RMAC attendancerecords and was the 11th highest average attendance mark in allof Div. II.The team also broke marks for least rushing yards allowed(1,135), most pass completions (156), and individual marks formost sacks (10.5 by Chase Vaughn) in a season. Vaughn alsowas recognized as a first-team selection to the all-RMAC team,joined by defensive line mate, Grant Jansen, who earned RMACFreshman of the Year honors.Here’s your chance to catch theexcitement of the first footballgame in 24 years .A limited edition poster and the official gameprogram of CSU-Pueblo’s football gameagainst Oklahoma Panhandle State Universityof September 6, 2008, are now available forpurchase. All proceeds from both the posterand game program sales benefit the CSU-Pueblo student-athlete scholarship fund.Place your order by visitingwww.gothunderwolves.comF a l l 2 0 0 8 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 9 7

SPORTS CENTRALWomen’s BB to Nationals forsecond time in three seasonsFor the second time in three seasons, thewomen’s basketball team earned a berth to theNCAA Division II National Tournament. TheThunderWolves cruised through the RockyMountain Athletic Conference tournament lastspring, upending Mesa State on the road, thencoming back to Pueblo for the conference tournament to defeat ninth-ranked Fort Lewisand Nebraska-Kearney to earn the conference title, also the second in third seasons.The ThunderWolves drew the region’s top seed and fell to the second-ranked Universityof South Dakota, and 66-55. The 2008-09 season features three starters from last year’steam, including two, Jonnie Draper and Mary Rehfeld, who were also on the team asfreshmen when the ThunderWolves made it to nationals.NEWS BRIEFSRacquetball wins fifth straight national title.The men’s racquetball team won its fifth straightmen’s national team title last spring at the 2008 USANational Intercollegiate Racquetball Championshipsat the Athletic Club of Overland Park (KS). Thetournament featured nearly 300 of the country’s bestcollege racquetball players representing 46 collegesand universities across the nation. The men’s teamearned the men’s title, amassing 1,800 points tosecond place University of Alabama with 1,400. Themen’s racquetball team has won 11 national men’stitles since 1998, including every title since 2004.Spring 5K Run precedes Spring Football Game.On April 25, the 6th annual Spank Run & Walk willstart and end at the brand new Neta & Eddie DeRoseThunderBowl. The Spank Run & Walk is one ofthe largest fund-raising events for the CSU-PuebloDepartment of Athletics and all proceeds benefit theThunderWolves student-athlete scholarship fund. Formore information, please call (719) 549-2013, or visitwww.gothunderwolves.com.Student-Athlete Awards. All-American women’ssoccer player Robin Hayes, Aurora, was selected theCSU-Pueblo Female Athlete of the Year while All-American cross country athlete Lauren Dunsmoor,Pueblo, was honored with the Jessie Banks Award asthe top scholar-athlete. Baseball player Chris Garcia,Whittier, Calif., was named the CSU-Pueblo MaleAthlete of the Year, while men’s basketball playerChris Childress, Cerritos, Calif., was honored withthe James “Spank” Blasing Scholar-Athlete Award.Nephew of Alum Strikes Gold. Cullen Jones, oneof the members of the exciting 4X100 gold medalfreestyle relay featuring Michael Phelps is thenephew of a CSU-Pueblo Foundation Board memberand alum Jim Wallace.Soccer has historic season. The men’s soccerteam enjoyed its second best season in school history,winning 11 games and earning a berth to the RMACTournament. Roy Stanley earned RMAC Coach of theYear honors, while freshman striker Robert Kinseyearned the RMAC Freshman of the Year award.Graduating senior Trevor Martinet was named theprogram’s first academic all-American, balancing astellar 4.0 GPA as a business major, the 10th mostpoints in school history. The program also got fourall-region selections, the most in school history, withfirst-team selections Kinsey, Udobong Obotette andJohn Christy, and second-teamer, Dylan Cook. Forthe second straight year, a CSU-Pueblo soccer playerwas named the RMAC Academic Player of the Year,as Martinet received the award.The women’s team earned the National SoccerCoaches Association 2008 Team Academic Award forthe second consecutive year and was one of only twoRMAC schools recognized.Simmons Court Dedication. The CSU-Puebloathletic department honored the memory andlegacy of legendary men’s basketball coach andadministrator Harry Simmons by naming thecourt at Massari Arena the “Harry H. SimmonsCourt” on Sat., Dec. 6during halftime of theThunderWolves’ gameagainst Seattle PacificUniversity. On hand toreceive the honor wereformer players, coaches,and members of Simmons’family, including his sonand former University ofSouthern Colorado SportsInformation Director TimSimmons.Tim Simmons8 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L O

CAMPUS BEATLargest Freshmen Class Ever boosts Enrollment GrowthCSU-Pueblo is considered the fastest growing University in Colorado with Fall 2008 enrollment up nearly12 percent, including a 65 percent in the number of freshmen, the largest freshmen class in the history of theUniversity. The 1,033 new freshmen represent a 65 percent (+ 407) over Fall 2007. The campus is growing bothwithin and outside Colorado borders. The number of Colorado students grew 9.8 percent (+364), while studentsfrom outside Colorado increased 25 percent (+104).As a result of these numbers, the University booked 120 rooms at two hotels near the campus to provide ashort-term solution to the housing crunch. The University broke ground in July on the first phase of a three-phaseresidence hall project that will ultimately add 750 beds to the on-campus housing capacity. Completion of the firstphase will provide an additional 253 on-campus beds for the Fall, 2009 semester. The 76,400-square-foot residencehall completed in phase one will house 253 beds in 72 units of both private and shared bedroom suites. The facilityalso will feature a computer lab, classroom, office, and meeting space as well as significant amounts of social space,which complements the University’s commitment to developing on-campus living, learning communities.NEWS BRIEFSNew Rec Center Earns HonorsThe new Student Recreation Center earned a BronzeHard Hat Award as one of the Best Colorado Projects of2008 by Colorado Construction. The 43,000-sq-ft, twostorybuilding, which opened in late August, adjoins theexisting Health PhysicalEducation and Recreationspectator complex to thenorth, allowing shareduse of the natatorium,racquetball courts,training/rehab and newclimbing wall.Students may usethe facility at no charge,with reduced memberships available for alumni andfaculty/staff. Among the amenities of the new facilityare: cardiovascular and strength & conditioningareas, an aerobics danceroom, Outdoor Pursuitsprogramming andequipment rental space,a multi-court gymnasiumwith an elevated 1/9thmile running track, lockerrooms, lounge with café andoutdoor seating, multipurposeroom, and a health/wellness/nutrition suite, andcontrol desk/reception area.Faculty/Staff Honors. Outstanding facultyand staff were recognized April 16, includingservice award winners, new retirees, as well asthe recipients of the outstanding classified andprofessional employees and outstanding faculty.Winners included Derek Lopez, Director of theFirst-Year Program, outstanding professionalemployee; Kathy Shisler, program assistant inRecords, outstanding classified employee; BrianVanden Heuvel, assistant professor, biology,Faculty Excellence in Teaching; Flor MariaRodriquez-Arenas, professor, English and ForeignLanguages, Faculty Excellence in Scholarship/Creative Activity; Jeff Piquette, assistantprofessor, teacher education, Faculty Excellence inService, and Helen Capriglio, professor and chair,biology, Faculty Excellence in Advising.PSAS Earns Inaugural Commissioner’s Cup.Pueblo School of Arts and Sciences was among39 schools honored with a Commissioner’s Cupby the Colorado Department of Education andthe Colorado Legacy Foundation this fall. TheCommissioner’s Cup recognized the success ofthe 39 schools featured in “Profiles of Success” (areport co-sponsored by the Piton and Donnell-Kayfoundations and first released in February) forclosing the achievement gap..Chancellor Penley Resignation. ColoradoState University System Chancellor LarryPenley, who also serves as President of ColoradoState University in Fort Collins, announced hisresignation in November. Board Chair DougJones reported that a national search wouldbegin immediately and that CSU Fort CollinsProvost Dr. Tony Frank would serve as interimpresident. Updates may be found on the Boardwebsite, www.csusystem.edu/F a l l 2 0 0 8 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 9 9

CAMPUS BEATCSU-Pueblo Shines with Collaborative Solar ProjectUniversity Partners with BP Solar and Black Hills EnergyThe University became home to one of the largest solar power systems on a campus anywhere in thenation thanks to a partnership with BP Solar and Black Hills Energy (formerly Aquila). Dedicated onJan. 13 in a ceremony with Governor Bill Ritter and newly appointed Senator Michael Bennet, the systemsits on the east side of campus between the physical plant complex and the softball fields on a strip of landthat could not easily serve any other purpose. Installation of the ground-based solar system began in thesummer and became operational Dec. 19.This project will help control the University’s utility costs as prices and usage increase, promote the useof sustainable resources, help satisfy Black Hills Energy’s state mandates, and allow BP Solar to bring amajor solar project to Southern Colorado. The three-acre, 1+ megawatt solar project will contribute morethan 10 percent of the University’s electricity needs, equivalent to the amount needed to power 225 homes.It will abate approximately 1,600 tons of carbon dioxide, or the equivalent of removing 330 cars from theroadways or more than four million vehicle miles traveled. The University installed a smaller 6 kilowatt solarsystem last year at the Technology Building.CSU-Pueblo and PCC and the community celebrated 75years of post secondary education in Pueblo with a day-longcommunity celebration on July 13 on the Orman campus.On July 13, 1933, Southern Colorado Junior College wasgranted a Certificate of Incorporation and established as a“duly organized corporation” under the laws of the State ofColorado. The day began with a 7.5-kilometer run/2-milewalk and ended with an evening performance by the PuebloMunicipal Band. In between, both indoor and outdooractivities tempted children and adults of all ages withhistorical and academic displays and tours, a car show, artshow, games, and health fair.F a l l 2 0 0 8 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 9 11

GREETINGFROM YOURALUMNIDIRECTORHi, I’m Christy Wulf, your Alumni Director. Nomatter what stage you walked across to graduate –CSU-Pueblo, USC, SCSC, SCJC, or PJC – you have toadmit, we’re one great institution! With the returnof football and wrestling, new facilities, increasedenrollment, and improvements, it’s like a lightningstrike, and the enthusiasm is contagious.I want to reach out to you as alumni. Contactme about where you are now and what has beenhappening in your life since you left campus.Sharing your accomplishments is important as yoursuccess reflects well on the Institution and otheralumni and increases the value of your degree.This fall, the Alumni Association hosted fivefabulously successful pre-game tailgate parties anda full week of Homecoming events. I look forward tomore input on the annual program of events.In addition to being Director of Alumni Relations,I also lead the annual fund. In honor of our 75thAnniversary, the University has set a goal of raising$75,000 for the annual fund. Can you help us?An annual fund envelope is included in themagazine if you’re ready to support your alma maternow, or you’ll receive another annual fund letter in thenext few months. Our $75,000 goal is only possiblewith your help. If every alumni gives only $7.50, we’llreach our goal. Give generously, and listen for morethunder on the hill!Christy WulfInterim DirectorAlumni Relations & Annual FundTWolf Workforce: Alums Lead Limon Correctional FacilityA series featuring businesses with a predominance of CSU-Pueblo graduatesThe historic promotions of CSU-Pueblo criminology/sociologyalumni Travis Trani, A97, as warden, and Frances (Manzanares)Massingill, A05, as associate warden of the Limon CorrectionalFacility (LCF), lends credence to the Colorado Department ofCorrection’s mission to seek administrators with excellentprofessional qualifications and the ability to think creatively.One of the youngest wardens in the department’shistory, Trani took over the helm as LCF’s10th Warden on September 1. Trani said theknowledge he gained from his CSU-Pueblocriminology degree helped him betterunderstand criminal thinking, which in turnhelped him develop strategies to bettermanage the offenders that he supervises. LCFis a closed custody facility with a populationof 953 male offenders and a staff of morethan 300.Massingill began her tenure as thefirst female associate warden at LCF onSeptember 29 after inspiring her two children,Felecia Ann and Justin, both students at theUniversity of Wyoming, by earning a collegedegree as a non-traditional student.“As an adult learner, I was inspirational tomy children. To see me have the perseveranceto obtain my degree and reach my goalsmade them very proud,” she said.Another Pueblo native and CSU-Pueblo sociology/criminologygraduate, Randy Lind, A89, leads more than 170 securityand housing staff and supervises special teams for crisisnegotiations, crisis intervention response, emergencyresponse, and the K-9 Unit as the custody controlmanager for the facility. His last promotion to therank of Major was in March 2007, when hetransferred to Limon as the facility’s CustodyControl Manager.Other LCF staff with CSU-Pueblo credentialsinclude, Sergeant Carl Steinke, A91, who worksin LCF’s Recreation Department; Case ManagerShellie Gomez, A89, and Sergeant RickCarducci, A75, who works LCF’s SegregationUnit. An education major with a history minor,Carducci said his CSU-Pueblo degree launcheda career that has focused on interpersonalrelations.“While I did not end up in the classroomwith my teaching degree, my college courseshelped me with my communication skills usedat Our House Community Corrections, thePueblo County Jail, and now almost 20 years atthe DOC, “ he said.Randy Lind, Travis Trani, Frances Massingill12 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L O

ALUMNI CONNECTIONSHOMECOMING2008Threlkeld Winners:Where are they now?“I think I’m where I belong,” said DeniseBerens, who earned the 1991 Threlkeld Prizeas a non-traditional student at CSU-Pueblo andstarted this latest school year as a kindergartenteacher at Highland Park Elementary School inPueblo, after years of teaching first, second, andthird grades.Following graduation, Berens taught atseveral area elementary schools includingFranklin, where she was named District Teacherof the Year in 1999. That same year, sheearned a master’s degree in English as a SecondLanguage from Adams State.Her passion for education and teachingand the encouragement of Carole Ricotta, theprincipal of the school where she worked as ateacher’s aide, are what brought her to CSU-Pueblo as a non-traditional student.“I had a desire to teach, it’s something Ireally always wanted to do,” Berens said.She said attending school as a nontraditionalstudent was not intimidating thanksto the welcoming nature of the campus and theprofessors, including Dr. Bud Allen, Dr. MichaelOpitz, Dr. James Derr, and Threlkeld himself,who all “challenged me to do my best, made mebelieve in myself, and encouraged me to be thebest I could be.”Beren’s husband, Gene, not only supportedher as a mother returning to school, but nowhelps in her classroom everyday now that he isretired. Involvement in Destination Imaginationbrings Berens back to campus now as well astaking in an occasional basketball game. Whatshe remembers most about her days at CSU-Pueblo are the connections she made and herprofessors.“They gave me the skills I needed to becomethe teacher I am today,” she said.Former and current students came back to the pack Oct. 13 – 18for a variety of activities, planned by the CSU-Pueblo AlumniAssociation. Alumni received discounts at area attractions,enjoyed a riverboat cocktail cruise on the Historic ArkansasRiverwalk, a jazz flavored casino night, a bon fire, pep rally, andtailgate party in advance of the ThunderWolves first homecomingfootball game in 24 years!More than 300 alumni and friends of the University gatheredat the 5th annual Reunion on Union March 13 at the historicPueblo Union Depot. Attendees were treated to unlimitedbeer, food, prizes, and entertainment by a CSU-Pueblo studentjazz group, Soul Survivors. Awards went to the oldest alumpresent and to the alum who traveled farthest. This year’sevent is scheduled for March 12.F a l l 2 0 0 8 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 9 13

ALUMNI CLASS NOTESSCJCPJCSCSCUSCCSU-PuebloWe’re all connectedRegardless of when you attended, the AlumniAssociation wants to hear from you. Youraccomplishments reflect well on the University andother alumni to help increase the value of your degree.Visit www.alumni.colostate-pueblo.edufor information about what the Alumni Association isdoing and to update your contact information. You alsocan send information directly to 2200 Bonforte Blvd.,Pueblo, CO 81001, call us at 719-549-2858, ore-mail alumni@colostate-pueblo.edu.1950sPJCRichard Charlifue, A53, Aurora, receivedthe Meritorious Unit Citation (comparableto the Silver Star) for heroic service duringWorld War II.1960sClyde Grace, A60, retired from FlorenceHigh School.1970sPJC/SCSCSCSC/USCPaul M. Clements, A71, Gaffney, S.C.,was promoted to senior contributing editorof “In Search of Fatherhood,” a quarterlyinternational male parenting magazine. Hewas instrumental in creating a series on TheFatherhood Crisis.George Autobee, A73, Arlington, Va., wasfeatured in La Voz Nueva’s Where are TheyNow column in July 2008.Dr. Irene I. Blea, A73, Albuquerque, N.M.,is the author of seven books and more than30 professional articles. She is sponsored bythe New Mexico Humanities Council as anexpert and lecturer about the Santa Fe Trail.Her latest book is The Feminization of Racism:Promoting Peace in America.Mike Copp, A73, Salida, is the interim cityadministrator.Thomas Sparaga, A74, Grand Blanc,Mich., is a project manager for GeneralMotors.Kathy Eberling, A75, Pueblo, was namedoutstanding Colorado prosecutor by theColorado District Attorney’s Association. Shehas been the assistant district attorney forthe 11th Judicial District for 19 years.Berton Lamm, A75, 88, Florence, wasfeatured in the Canon City Daily Record for hiswinemaking abilities.Edward Lopez, A75, Pueblo, was namedMedical Director for the St. Mary-CorwinRegional Medical Center.Douglas N MacDonald, A76, Byram,Miss., works for the Federal HighwayDepartment.Karen A Denny (Ladd), A77, Denver,has been a nationally certified pharmacytechnician with Kaiser Permanente for 22years.Kathy Chiarello, A77, now resides inArlington, Va.Paul J. Prijatel, A78, Pueblo, is aconsulting geologist for Ultra Resources, Inc.Larry Schwartz, A79, Pueblo, wasappointed to a new judgeship in the 10thJudicial District in Pueblo.1980sUSCDeborah Forsberg (Neighbors), A82,Farmington, Utah, obtained a master’s degreein engineering and works as a databaseadministrator in Utah, where she lives withhusband, Brett.Thomas W. Young, A82, Mason, Ohio,owns and operates American Custom Trailers,which designs and manufactures unusualand artistic motorcycle trailers.14 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L O

ALUMNI CLASS NOTESRuben Archuleta, ’73Archuleta Honored for Lifetime of AchievementFor his 30-year career in law enforcement and his talents as an artist and author, Ruben Archuleta, A73, was awarded the SixthAnnual Latino Lifetime Achievement Award by the Pueblo Latino Chamber Development Corporation Foundation in October.Following his graduation from CSU-Pueblo with a bachelor’s degree in business, Archuleta began as a rookie cop in the PuebloPolice Department in 1968, and then was promoted through the ranksto sergeant, captain, and ultimately chief of police from 1995-99.After retiring from the police force, Archuleta has literally drawnon his experiences from childhood and his career as author, sculptor,and photographer. Among his books are I Came from El Valle, whichrecounts his rise from an impoverished youth to a leader of men,Eppie Archuleta and the Tale of Juan de la Burra, Penitente Renaissance,and his latest book, Land of the Penitentes. The Latino Chamberhonored him for inspiring his Hispanic community to embrace itsglorious heritage, culture, and customs, and serving his communitywhile achieving personal success.Celebrating 75 Years • 1933-2008Robert Lane, A83, Denver, ran forColorado State Senate District 35.Frank E. Ruybalid, A84,Trinidad, waselected District Attorney for the State ofColorado Third District in the November 2008election.Thomas Craig Fitzsimmons, A84, Ft.Collins, is a corporate pilot with Water Valleyand is a certified aviation manager.Susan C. Garcia, A84, Broomfield,owns her own accounting business.Salaheddin Bensofia, A84, Tripoli, liveswith his wife, Sumaya, in Libya and works as acivil engineer for General Electric.Eed Matter Alzahrani, A84, is theprogram director for the College ofTelecommunications in Saudi Arabia.Jean E. Armstrong, A85, has recentlyretired as a professor of writing, literature,and speech at Otero Junior College.Mark A Maloney, A86, Colorado Springs,lives with his wife, Lauri, and works in thecomputer technology field as a Test Engineerfor Verizon Business.Valerie Gallegos, A87, Pueblo, lives withher son, Gary, 14, and is the finance managerfor the CSU-Pueblo Foundation.Carol Franta, A88, is the mathcoordinator for Custer County middle andhigh school students.Robyn Boyd, A89, Broomfield, receivedthe Pat Schroeder Scholarship again thisyear. She is obtaining her graduate degree atthe University of Colorado at Denver HealthScience Center in Denver and was chosen tocreate a video clip for Rocky Mountain PBS.Roberto Furtado, A89, Kenner, La., is afather of two and a special education teacherand wrestling coach for the Jefferson PublicSchool System.Donna Lepik, A89, Arlington, Va., is thedirector of outreach and special programs forthe American Chemistry Council.1990sUSCHeather Tindall, A90, Cheshire, Conn., isdirector of public relations, media relations,and marketing for Waterbury Hospital inHartford, Conn.Don Begier, A91, Littleton, is principal atLittleton High School.Gina Herrera-Parker, A91, Pueblo, ownsand operates Blue Banana Graphics, Inc.Linda (Velvin) Pierce, A91, Denver, ownsand operates a tax law and accounting firmknown as Ivybrooke Professional Services.Mark Mares, A92, Pueblo, is the seniorterritory manager for Novaris Animal Health,a pharmaceutical company based out ofGreensburg, NC.Jessica Gottlieb, A93, Sherman Oaks,Calif. , is married with two children. Herhusband, Robert, is a creative director atFox Sports. She owns her own business, TheBetter Bag Lady.F a l l 2 0 0 8 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 9 15

ALUMNI CLASS NOTESGregory S. Ruske, ’04Ruske Earns Silver StarArmy Sgt. Gregory S. Ruske, A04, is quick to call himself anordinary soldier, but this Army Reservist has singled himselfout for extraordinary heroism in Afghanistan earning the SilverStar medal. While injured, Ruske and another platoon memberrescued an Afghan National Police officer who was pinneddown under enemy fire.Ruske said he doesn’t see the actions he took asexceptional. “I don’t consider myself a hero. I was just anordinary guy put in an extraordinary situation. I reactedbased on my upbringing, training and compassion, andthankfully, it worked out in the end,” he said.The 28-year-old Colorado Springs native graduatedfrom CSU-Pueblo with a B.S. in Criminology andis a juvenile corrections officer in Denver, awaitingreassignment to a new Army Reserve unit.Keith Owen, A93, Durango, isSuperintendent of School District 9-R.Laura (Lori) Harrison, A94, Pueblo,is assistant director of revenue cycles atParkview Medical Center.Shawna Lee Torri (Noakes), A95,Colorado Springs, is a client manager forjuvenile parole at the State of Colorado’sDivision of Youth Corrections.Jean Lee Vandenbos, A95, Aurora, is anindependent beauty consultant with MaryKay cosmetics.Brian Beitzel, A96, Oetgo, N.Y., has beenawarded the Paul R. Pintrich OutstandingDissertation Award from the AmericanPsychological Association’s Division 15(Educational Psychology). He is a professor atSUNY Oneonta.Amanda (Mandy) Ullerich (Wells),A98, earned a master’s degree in trainingand development from Midwestern StateUniversity in Wichita Falls, TX, in 2006.Pat Fitzgerald, A99, Evanston, Ill., isthe head football coach at NorthwesternUniversity.Bradley May, A99, Arvada, is a captain inthe U.S. Army.Victoria Miller, A99, Pueblo, is the curatorof the Steelworks Museum of Industry andCulture and Bessemer Historical Society.Zachary Parry, A99, Seattle, Wash., runshis own business as a ceramic artist andbackstage caterer in Washington.Magdalena Rorimpandey, A99, BatonRouge, La., works in the import/exportbusiness.2000sUSC/CSU-PuebloLisa Marie Haynes, A00, Sacramento,Calif., is a project manager for RagingWireEnterprise.Jodi Hermanek, A00, is the head softballcoach at Ohio University located in Athens,Ohio.Cathy Gonzales, A02, Pueblo, is a healthrelatedprofessional at the Colorado MentalHealth Institute-Pueblo.Kenny Maestas, A02, La Junta, washonored as the Careers and the DisABLEDmagazine National Employee of the Year. Heis co-manager of Wal-Mart and continues toadvocate the importance of hiring qualifiedpersons with disabilities.Antoinette “Toni” Nunez, A02, Pueblo, isthe site manager for the Physician’s SpecialtyClinics at St. Mary-Corwin Regional MedicalCenter.Holly Beth Richardson (Snow), A02,Colorado Springs, is a technical writer for theDepartment of Defense.Benjamin C. Warriner, A02, Austin,TX, is a network engineer for Level 3Communications.Tanya Card (Rael), A03, lives in Pueblowith her husband, Evan.16 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L O

ALUMNI CLASS NOTESSusan Jones, ’81Jones Pioneers Change to Colorado Prison SystemSusan Jones, A81, earned the highest honor bestowed by the Colorado Criminal Justice Association in 2007 as a pioneer forwomen in corrections. Jones serves as warden of two prisons in Canon City—Colorado State Penitentiary (CSP) and CentennialCorrections Facility (CCF), which houses more than 1,000 of the most disruptive offenders in the nation. She is one of two femalewardens in the Colorado State system and was the first female warden in Colorado to work her way up from a communitycorrections counselor through the custody ranks to her current position. TheColorado Department of Corrections now employs women in virtually everyposition within the system.Many thought she should have quit while pregnant and she encounteredsignificant negativity when she did not. According to Jones, the perceptionof the public has improved dramatically. “We no longer have one female in ahousing unit, or one female in maintenance,” she said.While Jones has many great memories of her time at the University, shenoted being inspired by Dr. Robert Keller, who “made me really look at theworld and the corrections systems and ask the hard questions about what weare doing and why. “Celebrating 75 Years • 1933-2008Dean Alan Harris, A03, Parker, is aclassification specialist for the DouglasCounty Sheriff’s Office in Castle Rock.Ashley Dawn Schultejann (Romero),A03, Aurora, and her husband own andoperate SECO, LLC.Bryan Eckhart, A04, Pueblo, is anadmitting supervisor at Parkview MedicalCenter.Ryan Ito, A04, Colorado Springs, is theMarketing Manager for Ent Federal CreditUnion.Adrean McRae Hart, A04, Swink, is anOn-Air Announcer and Community ServiceCoordinator for KBLJ/KTHN, Cherry CreekRadio out of La Junta.Joan E. Shadinger, A04, Pueblo, is theowner of Creative Expressions by Jess, LLC, anart gallery where customers can take lessonsas well as buy art supplies.Jimmy Wade, A04, was signed to theProfessional Arena Soccer League DenverDynamites.Felicia Beltran, A05, Pueblo, was givena Gold Sales Achievement Award by KellerWilliams Performance Realty and wasrecently appointed to the Pueblo HispanicEducation Foundation Board.Kevin Darras, A05, Portland, OR, is adesigner and artist. He designed two t-shirtssold at the Democratic Convention in Denver.Natalie James, A05, Ft. Collins, is theExtension Agent for range and livestockmanagement in Crowley and Otero counties.Strider Swope, A05, Pueblo, has beennamed the new testing coordinator forthe Learning Center at Pueblo CommunityCollege.Ryan Creager, A06, was signed to theProfessional Arena Soccer League DenverDynamites.Lionel Montoya, A06, Denver, is thefacilities manager for Alfred Arraj U.S.Courthouse in downtown Denver.Dustin and Rachel (Webber) Trimble,A06, have recently moved to Fairfield, Calif.from Vacaville, Calif.Vincent K Autry, A06, Colorado Springs,is a photographer/news editor for KKTVChannel 11.F - Faculty • FS - Former Student • A - AlumniF a l l 2 0 0 8 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 9 17

ALUMNI CLASS NOTESJoel Carpenter, ’76Carpenter Hammers Way to NYC Arts SceneJoel Carpenter, A76, says he’s stayed in tune with his childlike creativity by neverreally growing up. Several of his oil paintings, In a New York State of Mind, appeared atthe Agora Gallery in Chelsea, N.Y., in February and March.While the show didn’t produce financial rewards, Carpenter earned a few goodreviews, including one in ARTisSpectrum magazine, which brings today’s promisingartists to the forefront of the art world and the New York art market.“In New York, good artists are a dime a dozen, and great artists are four for a dollar,”he said. “So if you manage to get noticed even a little bit, it’s quite an accomplishment.”Some of his best paintings have come out of moments of freedom, in which hestrayed from his classical training at then University of Southern Colorado. A studentof late USC art professor Orlin Helgoe and classmate of accomplished Pueblo artistNathan Solano, Carpenter made his living as a carpenter, doing restoration work andhigh-end design, before beginning to paint diligently about six years ago. Helgoeinspired his love of art history and taught him that with talent and vision, you canproduce something nobody’s seen.BIRTHSDaughter born on Oct. 16, 2007, toKimberly (Waegele), A98, and Jonathan D.Avila.Daughter born April 08 to RobertoFurtado, A89.Son born Dec. 07 to Brian Beitzel, A96.MARRIAGESAmanda (Mandy) Wells, A98, and RussUllerich, March 29, 2008.Paul Vialpando, A04, and Aubrey Madrid,July 8, 2006.Susan Soltwedel, A02, and Adam Carey,Dec. 6, 2008.ANNIVERSARIESLara (Foye) Conway, A95 and David CConway, A97, 10th Wedding Anniversary,July 18, 2008.IN MEMORIAMGeorge R. Stock, A50Wendell Heuerman, A58Lee Bain Chiaro, A67Wardell Toles, A68Patrick Wayne Lesar, A69Robert “Bob” P. Foster, A71William “Bill” Joseph Reeder, A71Antonia (Toni) Yancey (Martinez), A72Frederick Zamarippa, A72Frederick Brunstein, A78Paul Sefcovic, A79, A87Jacquelyn Renee (Griffith) Allen , A95James Harold Daily, FSBruce Eldon Stavely, FSCSU-Pueblo Alumni AssociationBoard of Directors2008-2009OfficersChelsea Wright ‘06 PresidentAbbey Algiene ‘95 Vice-PresidentCharles Davis ‘87 TreasurerKen Crowell ‘91, ‘99 At Large OfficerCathy Ames-Farmer ‘81Joanie Campbell Stephens ‘03Matt Centner ‘02Jessica Dillow ‘07Mark Gazette ‘92Chad Heberly ‘04Richard Joyce ‘81Rick Macaluso ‘82Trisha Macias ‘05Rich Mestas ‘98Bryan Sanchez ‘07Chris Turner ‘03Lisa Vazquez ‘06Keith Willschau ‘07Mike Wilson ‘79Michelle Young ‘02Interim Director of Alumni Relations & Annual FundChristy WulfFaculty RepresentativeJohn BortonStudent Alumni Association RepresentativeGary Quintana18 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L O

ALUMNI CLASS NOTESIn MemoryJimmie Sanchez, Sr. Jimmie Sanchez, Sr. passed away March 2 following a lengthy illness. Sanchez worked as a custodian at theUniversity for more than three decades, retiring in 1999.Karen Hughes Former CSU-Pueblo employee Karen Hughes of Colorado City, passed away March 2. She worked as an administrativeassistant in the Hasan School of Business. Hughes was an employee from 1991 through 2006.Gerald “Jerry” Bible Former Print Shop Supervisor Gerald “Jerry” Bible passed away March 13. Bible served on the board of directorsof Pueblo Motors Sports Park and was past president and a current member of Sky Coral Radio Control Model Airplanes. He also was amember of the Knights of Columbus and a board member of SCQMA.Everett Stastny CSU-Pueblo retiree Everett Stastny passed away on June 19. Stastny was active in the Pueblo community andserved on several non-profit boards. Stastny worked at the University from 1988 through March of 2000, when he retired as director ofpurchasing.Anna Hall Anna Hall, a former CSU-Pueblo classified employee, passed away July 28. She retired from the University Library in 1979.Hall was a longtime member of Bethel United Methodist Church, where she was active in all mission programs, women’s groups, andfundraisers.Paul Sefcovic Faculty member Paul Sefcovic passed away August 13. Associate Professor of the Automotive Industry Managementprogram, Sefcovic joined the University in 1987. He was a passionate and enthusiastic professor who was a great mentor to his students.Cornelius “Neal” Hughes passed away Nov. 16. Professor Emeritus Hughes joined the University as assistant professor of sociology in1976, teaching courses and performing research in research methods and statistics, poverty studies, and marriage and family. He servedas department chair during the 1980s and 90, and was instrumental in sustaining and expanding the popular sociology major and thecriminology program. Hughes retired as a full professor in 2001.qqS C J C . . . P J C . . . S C S C . . . U S C . . . C S U–P U E B L O2009 Distinguished Alumni Awards Nomination FormOur alumni are a diverse group of individuals making contributions to their alma mater, community, and society.Do you know outstanding alumni? Nominate them today!Please complete the award nomination form and return to:Awards Committee, Alumni Association • Colorado State University-Pueblo • 2200 Bonforte Blvd • Pueblo, CO 81001Or fax to 719-549-2941 • Email:alumni@colostate-pueblo.eduAlumni Achievement AwardOutstanding Alumnus AwardqqOutstanding Alumna AwardOutstanding Service to the UniversityCandidate:_________________________________________________________________________ Class Year:_________________Address:_ _________________________________________________________________________________________________City, State, Zip______________________________________________________________________________________________Home Phone:_ _____________________________________Business Phone:_ ______________________________________________Fax:__________________________________________________ Email:_ ______________________________________________Nominator:___________________________________________ Telephone:_ ______________________________________________Address:_ _________________________________________________________________________________________________City, State, Zip:______________________________________________________________________________________________Fax:__________________________________________________ Email:_ ______________________________________________Application material should include this form and a summary of the nominee’s accomplishments. Please include as much information as possible (such as letters of awards, vitae, news articles).NOMINATION DEADLINE JULY 1Awards will be presented during 2009 Homecoming activities in October.qqOutstanding Service to the CommunityCuerno Verde Award (graduated within the last decade)F a l l 2 0 0 8 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 9 19

GLOBAL REACHFromRyetoThaiAlumnus Brian Phillips with sons, Jasonand Archer, at the Children’s Museum nearChakuchak Market.you might say thatBrian Phillips, A87/92, has gonefar with his two degrees from theUniversity, from the foothills ofRye, Colo., to Mahidol UniversityInternational College (MUIC) inNakornpathom, Thailand, wherehe oversees international relations,public relations, special projects,and recruitment of internationaland regional students.“Although I grew up in Rye, Isee myself as a Puebloan. I keepjoking that I had less problemsadapting to Thailand than I wouldhave going to New York becauseThai are quite friendly and easy likeColoradoans,” he said.Although MUIC is more than20 years old, Phillips has witnesseda tremendous growth spurt as thenumber of students has risen fromJutharat Phillips with son,Jason, at BuddhamonthonPark, a place that hasbecome the center forBuddhism in SE Asia.400 when he arrivedin 1997 to about 2,300today. He describeshis life as dynamicand non-stop and“full of students,meetings, and hotelbuffet dinners.” Hethinks of himself asa lecturer who doesadministrative work,teaching computerThe Phillips family gathers at a localtemple in Bang Sapan, Thailand.information systems courses,hosting exchange and visitingstudents from the U.S. and othercountries, and placing internationalstudents in internships.He and his wife, Jutharat,MUIC Student Affairs Director,have two sons, 7 and 2, who aregrowing up culturally adept,moving easily between and amongstudents from Vietnam, Thailand,and America. His oldest son, whowas born in Pueblo, already speakstwo languages and expects to pickup Chinese or Japanese at the bilingualschool he attends. Phillipsmet Jutharat upon his arrival atMUIC in Thailand in 1997, andafter a two-year return to Colorado,they had wedding ceremonies inboth Thailand and Pueblo.He sees the biggest differencein education between Thailand andthe United States as competitiveintensity.“In the U.S., there is thisnon-stop encouragement fromelementary school to universityto be number one,” he said. “Myfavorite example is that I had someAmerican students argue aboutthe rules in order to “win” a teambuildingworkshop with our Thaistudents.”He said exchanges between Thaiand American universities workwell because Thai students pickup some of the drive tobe the best of the best,while American studentslearn to relax and notbe as stressed out aboutschool and life.He credits thedegrees (1987 MassComm/English, 1992MBA) he earned atCSU-Pueblo for allowinghim to have his life inThailand.“My MBA hasallowed me to work inhigher education, and Iwouldn’t have been ableto go far without it in this country,”he said. “I use what I learned injournalism everyday.”20 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L O

MONEY MATTERSThank You tothe followingdonors whoprovidescholarshipsdirectly toCSU-Pueblo:Assistance LeagueKane FamilyFoundationPEO InternationalPioneer FundYourMONEYMATTERS!GIFTS TOCSU-PuebloFOUNDATION(July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008)$700,000 +Friends of Football, Inc.LaVeta Ruth McEwen$100,000 - $499,999Anthony Capozzolo EstateCarpet Direct CorporationDaniels Fund$25,000 - $99,999Art and Lorraine GonzalesKane Family FoundationRobert Hoag Rawlings FoundationRobert “Skip” SpratlenThe Colorado Health FoundationThe David and Lucile Packard FoundationWeaver Moschetti Family Foundation$10,000 - $24,999Black Hills EnergyBoettcher FoundationClear Channel Communications, Inc.Columbus FoundationConstruction Workforce Foundation ofColoradoDenver Metro Chamber FoundationEddie and Neta DeRoseE.M. Christmas FoundationEstate of Martha PetrovDouglas and Patricia HartfordJosephine Montoya DeleonThe Pueblo ChieftainWells FargoRalph and Jan Williams$5,000 - $9,999Campbell-EwaldComcast Financial Agency CorporationDan and Kerry DeRoseEl Pomar FoundationEstate of Helen L. JonesTom and Kathy FarleyGreg and Catherine HahnKDZA/KZLO-FMCollon and Deborah KennedyLittle Caesar’s PizzaParkview Medical CenterPueblo Bank & Trust CompanyPueblo Crimestoppers, Inc.Pueblo Italian InvitationMary RawlingsRocky Mountain Steel MillsSouthern Colorado Press ClubSpank Blasing Walk-RunWilliam and Mary Ann ThiebautToyota Motor Sales, USA Inc.Alwyn Van der MerweWilliam and Barbara VidmarBill and Patty WalshMarilyn WilsonXcel Energy$1,000 - $4,999ABC BankAnonymousJimmy and Dianna ArchuletaAssociation of American Railroads -WashingtonAtlas Pacific EngineeringTom and Betty AutobeeDon and Helen BannerBassett Construction CompanyBig Valley Ford-Lincoln-Mercury, Inc.Alice and Orion BirchBrakes PlusBroadway Pharmacy Inc.Stephen and Rebecca BrownJay BrowneMichael and Beth BryantDavid and Marianne CardinalLouie and Dorsey CarleoHector CarrascoLenore T. Chamberlain EstateCMS Investment Fund Mgt, LLCCocreate LLCColorado Combined CampaignColorado East Bank & TrustComfort InnCricket CommunicationsDonors 2007-08Core Values of the CSU-Pueblo FoundationGratefulWe are thankful for every dollar donated to CSU-Pueblo for the benefit of our students and ultimately,for the benefit of our community-at-large.Service-OrientedYou are our customer. How may we help you?CompetentWe are well-trained professionals exhibitingcompetencies in asset management, accounting, donorstewardship, planned giving and financial planning.TrustworthyWe want to earn your trust by keeping our word anddoing our very best to be worthy of your faith in us.GenuineWe desire an authentic relationship with you andpledge to facilitate this through honest and opencommunication.RespectfulWe pledge to value you in every single interaction– even when we disagree.ResponsiveWe won’t let grass grow under our feet. We willrespond to your requests in a timely manner and beconscientious to meet or exceed your expectations.ProfessionalAt all times, we will exhibit behavior becoming ofpersons entrusted with great responsibility.F a l l 2 0 0 8 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 9 21

MONEY MATTERSDonors 2007-08$1,000 - $4,999 (Cont.)D.D. Marketing Inc.Davis MortuaryDel TacoDeRose Children’s Dental ClinicRalph and Jeane DilleDiodosio Motor CompanyDown by the Bay LLCDean DoyenEDS Credit UnionEnt Federal Credit UnionEnterprise Leasing Company of DenverRaymond and Patty ErjavecExpress Blue Prints & Graphics Inc.Fishback Family FoundationDonald GaylordGrand Signs Inc.Greater Pueblo Chamber of CommerceJohn and Atsuko GriffinGunnison Gravel & Earth Moving LLCH. W. Houston Construction CompanyLeo and Betty HillHUB International SCA InsurancePat KellyRocky and Madeleine KhoslaKiwanis Club of PuebloKOAA-TVDennis and Corrine KoehlerCarita LavelleDick and Joyce LawrenceLegacy BankEd and Debra LenersLoaf ‘N Jug/Mini Mart Inc.Kevin and Susan McCarthyRussell and Helga MeyerMiz InvestmentsBev MooreVictor and Rita MossJerald and Susan NeverveNorthStar Engineering & Surveying Inc.John and Inge OechslePam and Cecil ParrackLynn and Sharon PhelpsPremier Mortgage Services Inc.Pueblo African American ConcernOrganization Inc.Pueblo Area Chapter of Credit UnionsPueblo Automobile Dealers AssociationPueblo County Medical Society Inc.Pueblo ReunionPueblo Rotary 43 Foundation Inc.Pueblo Toyota Inc.Gerald and Elaine PulsGary QuintanaRobert and Karen RehfeldRice & Rice Inc.Robert L. Belcher Family FoundationRocky Mountain Cycle PlazaFreda Roof EstateEd and Bonnie SajbelMichael SalardinoTim and Lynn SimmonsBea SpadeSpectrum Community Services LLCSports WorldLarry and Carol SpradleySt. Mary-Corwin Regional Medical CenterState Farm InsuranceMarvin and Sandy SteinSunwest Educational Credit UnionTallman OilTexas RoadhouseThe Big PictureThe RamadaTransit Mix of PuebloUBS Financial ServicesUniversity of the Aftermarket FoundationUS ArmyUS BankVectra BankWal-Mart Stores Inc.Wendy’s of Colorado Springs Inc.Tom WhitehurstDavid WilliamsJames and June WilsonWingate by WyndhamJohn WoodlingCora ZaletelFred Zook and Florence Hunt$500 - $999Abel Engineering Professionals Inc.Mark AndersonPhil and Joanne BallardKay and Madge BecherChuck and Patti BedardBig R of Pueblo Inc.John and Sharon BortonWilliam and Beverly BrillBrent BrumfieldBusiness Women’s NetworkAnn CarruthCentennial Insurance Agency LLCJeff and Paula ChostnerColorado Fire SprinklerLorna and Marvin DavisRonald and Chris DehnDolores Huerta Preparatory High SchoolMax and Shirley DuranEngineered Systems Inc.Goodrich CorporationTito and Guadalupe GuerreroJason and Ashlie GuerreroJim and Barbara HadleyHammerland Insurance Agcy, Inc.Hasan Family FoundationHealth Care InsurersGregory and Lori HoeckInsurance Marketing ConceptsK. R. Swerdfeger Construction Inc.Joseph KluneDave and Carole LangeVern LarsonAnn LeachMcPherson, Breyfogle, Daveline &Goodrich PCJames and Maridale MurrayDayle and Robin MyersTrish OrmanDerald OsnowitzDon and Alberta PaganoPremier Homes Inc.Pueblo County CommissionersLetter from the Foundation PresidentWhat Scholarships areavailable at CSU-Pueblo?As you browse our CSU-Pueblo webpage at www.colostate-pueblo.edu, checkout the scholarships wehave available to incomingfirst-year students as well ascontinuing students. Don’tlet the length of the list foolyou. CSU-Pueblo currentlyrequires significant additionalfunding to meet unmet needs.From the home page, click “Give to CSU-Pueblo” and then click on the “ ScholarshipsAvailable” link.What a year this has been! Could anyone have imagined what theUniversity would achieve and the multiple areas of success? The newfootball complex is unequaled within the ranks of many universitiesfar larger than ours. How about one and soon to be two more newresidence halls to house the largest freshman class in the history ofthe University? Work already has begun on a $24+ million libraryrenovation. A new classroom building is on the horizon.Last, but certainly not least, have you seen the completely remodeledMassari Arena and the new student athletic center opened just monthsago? They are above and beyond anything any of us could haveenvisioned for CSU-Pueblo.Thanks to the leadership of President Joe Garcia, we have renewedvision and energy. The enlarged student enrollment requires immediatesupport, and our students need you more than ever. The statelegislature has provided financial help, but now “we must run with theball!”22 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L O

MONEY MATTERS$500 - $999 (Cont.)Ralph PurcellBernie QuartzRamona Munsell & Associates Consulting,Inc.Robert H. RawlingsRMC DistributingRocky Mountain Automotive Booster ClubNo. 3 Inc.Rich and Debra SafonovsSam’s Club FoundationStan and Linda SanchezGeorge and Kate SchweitzerBill and Harlow SheidleySigns by Scott Ltd.Letty SimpsonSoutheast Colorado Chapter ColoradoSociety of CPA’sSouthern Colorado Community FoundationStandard Sales Company LPTag Co., Inc.The Colorado Bank & TrustMildred ThrelkeldJohn and Kay TothMichael and Meg Versteeg$250 - $499Eddie AcunaAmerican Association of University WomenKayla ArnesenJudy BacaJim and Tanya BairdJessie BanksCarla BarelaJanet and George Barnett HeineMichael and Dorothy BaxterJohn and Joann BertholfBM & M LeasingGalen and Richard BoyleRoxy and Mary BurrisByerly & Cosyleon Inc.Richard and Olga CannonCity of PuebloKaren and Doug ConryStan CopeStephanie CoppockMaggie and Ken CrowellDennis DaltonMike and Tanya DeRoseRussell DeSalvo IIIMichael and Karen DietrichKitty DiodosioMaggie DivelbissJan and David DuttonAlicia and Shawn EarlyPaul FanningFirst National Bank of PuebloTerry and Sylvia FleckJoe and Rosalie FoldaFraternal Order of Eagles, Pueblo #145Michael and Julie FronmuellerJennifer and Bryan GallagherDavid and Diane GilfillanAaron GillisGomez Financial Group LLCAnsel and Marilyn GowerEdwin GrahamGary HanksHeartsmart Inc.Duncan and Marilyn HenriksonKim and Rich HillAndrew HolmanKoncilja and KonciljaThomas and Anita LandsbergMargie MastriniKimberly McCullahPatrick McDermottModern Concept FinancialDan and Donna MolelloBarbara and James MontgomeryBrian and Kimberly MuellerNile G. Scott, D.D.S., P.C.Nick and Carol PannunzioMike PattiNyla and Lloyd PhillipsRussell PoePueblo Community Health CenterFoundation Inc.Pueblo Country ClubPhilip QubainRob RedwineGreg and Gretchen RodeMichael RuizJames and Deborah SbarbaroJack and Donna SeilheimerShort Elliott Hendrickson Inc.Bart and Sharon StevensBennie and James SwansonBishop Arthur TafoyaNeal ThomasDee TylerVita and Ted Valdez-HallTerrence VaughnRosemarie and Donald VestVidmar Motor CompanyTracy VinciBill and Donna WardWilliam and Ida WhitedHarvey and Maggie WildsCharles Zeis$100 - $249A Whole Lot of People Who Support BuffieA-1 RentalAcorn Construction CompanyPauline and Ted AdamsJames and Karen AgnettaAlbertsonsAll Seasons Tree ServiceCathy Ames-FarmerRobert and Kristy ApplegateMatt ArnessScott AumillerA-Var Electric, Inc.Doug and Phyllis BairdBanner & Bower, PCMargaret and David BarberJanet BarnettPeni and Matthew BartlettBassi ConstructionElaine and Marcus BatemanCarole and Gary BaumanW.D. BeachDonors 2007-08Many of you have been solid supporters for many years and arethe reason we were able to build our success. We encourage othersto get off the sidelines and help to create the legacy we all desire forour youth.Hopefully, you have been on campus to talk with our studentsand share their enthusiasm and excitement for the University’sprogress. No other university in Colorado has an enrollmentincrease matching CSU-Pueblo! The reputation of both recentgraduates and current students has brought about positive changeon campus. Paul Harvey once said, “Pueblo is on a roll.” Today,that is a good description of CSU-Pueblo.WE HAVE ARRIVED, and with your help we will continue togrow and improve.Marv Stein, PresidentCSU-Pueblo FoundationF a l l 2 0 0 8 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 9 23

MONEY MATTERSDonors 2007-08$100 - $249 (Cont.)Guadalupe and Robert BeltranLillian and Laurence BenderCarolyn BenoPeter and MaryAnn BillingtonRobert and Frances BirxEllis and Diana BlackRae and Mike BlazerBob’s Paint and BodyTerry and Marikate BookJoe and Kris BowerRandal and Mary BregarMeg and Jonathan BrewerStephen and Cheryl BronnBarbara BrownC & C Tree ServiceC & O Window & Door Company Inc.Katie and Klaus Cadena-PriebeMark CamposJonathan CarlyonGloria CarrollRobert CarruthMichael and Michelle CavallaroCD Contractors, Inc.Dale CephersRichard and Elizabeth ChavezJim ClawsonGiovanni CleanChas CliftonSam and Lois CocharoDan ComdenJames CookCordo ExcavatingSandie CordovaFred CordovaJane CotnerKent CouchKevin and Deanna CozzolinoAdelyn CrankEli CransonLinda and Jack CrawfordDavid and Susan CrockenbergCSU-Pueblo Retirees AssociationCTL/Thompson Inc.Daurio Auto-Truck Inc.Audrey DavisTed DelducaTony and Carla DellMichael DeLucaDemicell Wealth Management Inc.Jude DePalmaRochelle Kelly DeVargasDiiorio Memorial TournamentHelga DingmanCathy DiodosioRichard and Donna DivelbissDomenic & Sons Paint & Body Shop, Inc.David DonatoDonna Trainor Real Estate ServicesKip DrownDrury Brothers Roofing Inc.Mark and Debie DunsmoorGloria ElisonRon and Janis ElliottElmer’s Sheet Metal Inc.Rudy and Karen EskraExcavating Associates, LLC.Faris Land & Cattle COGladys and Julius Felix-MendozaKristin and Michael FlanneryRoger and Judy FondaJane FraserJ. H. and Venna FrasherLarry and Tressa FrazierTimothy and Susan FriesClay GallGarren, Ross and DeNardo Inc.Robert GarveyGary’s Crane ServiceMark and Carol GazetteMarjorie GenovaDon and Joyce GentySteve and Laurie GiannettoGiodone Restaurant Inc.Glover, Glover & Haynes LLPDavid GohnJamie and Kristopher GottGrand Slam Sports LLCPat GreenTroy GrindstaffDaniel and Josie GustamanteHabitat for Humanity of Pueblo, Inc.Nicholas and Jeri HagermanJustin and Cheryl HallJeremy HammBettye HanksRichard and Victoria HansenMia and Scott HarbertsMaria HerreraJudy and Jack HildnerMarge and Art HilvitzDonna HindersWilladean and Robert (Bob) HirschJames and Harriet HoganBonnie HoisingtonHorizon Communities Inc.Darian HorvatDebra HovorkaWilliam and Elizabeth HudgensJeff and Kira HullingerTravis and Nicole HumphreyWilliam HusemanIcabone and AssociatesImprinted Sportswear Shop Inc.In Phase Electric, Inc.Prim and Robin IvanRobert A. JacksonJeff Musso, IncJames and Tamara JohnsonPete JuntaEric and Nancy KartchnerGordon KaufmannThomas and Louise KeachTodd and Laura KellyKelly Trucking & Crane ServiceWesley and Gretta KettelkampKitchen CottagePauline and Mike KlarsfeldRobb KnightRobert and Debora KortbawiEileen Krasovec-PerezStephen and Carolynn KruegerLaw & Mariotti Consultants Inc.LDC 3RDJohn and Jill LinckLetter from the Executive DirectorHow do private dollars impact CSU-Pueblo students?In 2006, when the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at year-end at nearly 12,500 (as compared to around8,500 now) and many Americans felt wealthier than they do today, Colorado ranked 48th out of the nation’s 50states in terms of state and local government support, per student, for higher education. It remains to be seenhow higher education in Colorado will fare in the 2009 legislative debate, especially in a recessionary economy, butthere already is talk at the State Capitol about completely privatizing public higher education in Colorado.A report issued in May, 2007, by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) disclosed that CSU-Pueblo receives about 68 percent – or 2/3 – of what comparable institutions of higher learning receive from theirstate’s coffers. Specifically, CSU-Pueblo receives about 33 percent less per student from Colorado’s General Fundthan CUNY York College, the University of South Carolina Upstate and Missouri Southern State University – toname just a few of CSU-Pueblo’s peers. CSU-Pueblo is obligated to provide a competitive educational experience.Can we inspire the same caliber of graduates with 1/3 less in public funding than our nationwide peers canproduce with significantly more public funding? What if we were to receive 100 percent less in state funding ifpublic higher education in Colorado is completely privatized?Make no mistake: Public funding matters to low- and middle-income working class families. Especially inColorado, private dollars bridge the gap between a good education and an excellent education. At the risk ofstating the obvious, CSU-Pueblo’s tuition rates would be much higher, like those of private colleges or universities,24 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L O

MONEY MATTERS$100 - $249 (Cont.)Kyle LittlePaul LivengoodLos Tres RestaurantDouglas and Ann MacDonaldIrene MaciasTrisha MaciasLinda MarianiDon MarshallLinda MarshallRachel Martin AndrewsRay and Margaret MasiasVirginia MattarocciBob MaurerSteve McLaughlinJanna and John McLeanLeslie MillerToni and Larry MillerGregory and Jolene MillerMister Penguin TuxedoMontgomery & Steward Funeral DirectorsInc.Rick MontoyaMarilyn MoranRobert and Margaret MorrisJeff and Sherry MussoJohn and Candice MussoNeighborworks of PuebloDwight and Rhonda NeuenschwanderDelmere and Joan NoxonAnthony and Sylvia NunezJoe O’BrienSandie and John ObrinOld Glove SocietyJacque PachecoMark and Cyndi PaolucciJohn and Cheryl PawlowskiDavid and Ella Mae PhillipsJames and Julie PorterJohn and Barbara PorterRick PrigmoreSheri and Scott PritchettPrutch’s Garage Door Company Inc.Pueblo Bank and Trust CompanyPueblo City SchoolsPure SpaQEDQuality Custom Woodwork, Inc.Nekehia QuashieR. Baker & Associates Inc.Rainbow Motors Inc.Ralph’s Neon & Electric Inc.Thomas ReadyReliable Home InspectionsMerrilee RhodesRick’s PlumbingLucia and Robert Rivera-AragonRosemount MuseumMike RoumphRoyse Electric CoRSL EnterprisesRusler Produce, Inc.David SanchezVictoria SanduskyEugene SantistevanSchrock ElectricRalph and Sydney SeamanMel SemradTom G. Hall DrywallJennifer Shadle-PetersMary ToponceKathleen and Craig ShapiroFred and Priscilla TorresJeffrey and Dacia ShawDaniel and Elizabeth ToussaintElizabeth SheppardTR Toppers Inc.Phillip SierraMilton and Margaret TrujilloC. W. and Jan SmithAl TrujilloRoger SmithBernice and Henry TrujilloRobert and Carolyn SmithCurtis and Sharon TurnerDavid and Susan SmithMartha and Harold TuttleSons of Italy of Southern Colorado Lodge Valentine Engineering, LLC2738Kenneth Van CleaveJames SoutherVentana at Pueblo, LLCSouthern Colorado Eye Care Associates, Vince and Joyce VigilP.C.Wachovia FoundationDavid and Debrah SpennyDick WadhamsSpicola Insurance Inc.Babe WalkerVictor SpitzerJim WallaceSports in Demand ShoppeJoseph WalterWilliam and Esther StarrBruce and Debra WattsNancy StehuraMary Lou and Tom WellsAnne SteinbeckJoseph and Linda WelteFred StuartCarrie WestFred and Gloria StultzNiki and Ben WhitakerBob SwickWillie WilladsenT & T Electric Company Inc.Elaine and Walter WisthoffAbel and Connie TapiaLinda and Al WoolmanTarget StoresKathy WorthingtonThe Benefits Broker/ABH Ins.John WristenBarbara and Garth ThimganZaremba Enterprises Inc.Jerry and Janice ThomasDon’t see your name? …Or see itDavey Sue Thomasincorrectly? Please call the CSU-PuebloFrancis and Janet ThompsonFoundation at 719-549-2380, and we’llTimberline Steel, Inc.happily make any and all requiredadjustments.Donors 2007-08if not for the state dollars which supplement the University’s operating revenueand capital construction budget. Although CSU-Pueblo was not originallya land grant institution, our sister school, Colorado State University in FortCollins, is the state’s land grant university. The original purpose of the landgrantinstitutions was “to promote the liberal and practical education of theindustrial classes in the several pursuits and professions in life,” as stated inthe Morrill Act of 1862 and signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln.Perhaps the unwritten genesis of the concept of land grant universities washope for middle class, working Americans.Although extremely difficult to ask in these tough times, I will ask you tocontinue to open your hearts and pocketbooks to advocate for CSU-Pueblostudents. More than 50 percent of them qualify for need-based federalassistance; many of these students haven’t yet even reached the middle class.Your private dollars directly impact CSU-Pueblo students. No gift is too small.Every dollar – private and public – counts.In gratitude,DenaSue Potestio, Executive DirectorF a l l 2 0 0 8 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 9 25

MONEY MATTERSCaroline Cramer-Voss Scholarship Spurs Music Department GrowthMusic Department Chairman Dr. Mark Hudson creditsthe Caroline Cramer-Voss Scholarship as the catalyst for thesubstantial increase of student enrollment in the music programfrom less than 45 students in 2001 to more than 120 today.Established in 2000 through a $1.8M bequest, the gift hasprovided the opportunity for numerous talented and deservingstudents to study music at CSU-Pueblo. The majority of theseyoung people would likely not have had the necessary resourcesto pursue this course of study. Gifts like this have a significantimpact on the success of an institution and, more importantly, thelives of young people.“It is through this support that I hope to enhance the qualityof life for both myself and future generations of scholars throughmusic education,” said senior music major Gerard Flores.Senior music education major Emily Williams added, “Imost likely would not be able to attend CSU-Pueblo without thescholarship. . .attending CSU-Pueblo and interacting with thefaculty and students has broken me out of my mold. Because ofthat, I have achieved more than I ever thought I could.”Unfortunately, the Voss Fund is running out. The CSU-PuebloFoundation is interested in meeting with potential donors whoshare Mrs. Caroline Cramer-Voss passion for music education.If you are interested in learning more about CSU-Pueblo’smusic program, please contact Scholarships Development OfficerAlicia Early at 719-549-2442 or Foundation Executive DirectorDenaSue Potestio at 719-549-2380.You may have noticed a recent change inhow the CSU-Pueblo Foundation issuescharitable gift receipts. The IRS requiresthat charities issue an immediate giftreceipt for gifts of $250 or more. Beginningin 2008, the CSU-Pueblo Foundation issuedimmediate gift receipts for donationsgreater than or equal to $250 and will issuea summary of charitable gifts to the CSU-Pueblo Foundation – to all donors – afterJanuary 1. We hope this change assists youin preparing your state and federal incometax returns!The best and the brightest needyour financial support. Consider a giftto CSU-Pueblo that will help studentsstep-out of the status quo – often agenerational cycle of poverty – andinto an environment that empowersthem to build their lives. ContactAlicia Early, development officer forscholarships, to obtain more informationabout how to give to CSU-Pueblo’sgeneral scholarship fund or to endow ascholarship in your name. Alicia can bereached at 719-549-2442 or via email atalicia.early@colostate-pueblo.edu.26 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L O

MONEY MATTERSLeaders Building Leaders:Pay It Forward!If your actions inspireothers to dream more, learnmore, do more and becomemore, you are a leader.—John Quincy AdamsThe President’s Leadership Program (PLP) is seeking 15 underwriters to fully fundand encourage the incoming PLP freshman class of 2013!Each year, some 15 scholars are selected from area high schools and preparatoryprograms to participate in PLP, to earn a minor in leadership studies, and to share theirskills and talents through campus and community service. These student cohortsare the leadership team builders of the future! We are seeking contributions fromindividuals who, through an annual gift of $1,000, can sustain a future leader through afour-year baccalaureate program. As these students earn an academic major, they alsodevelop their leadership skills through a wide variety of service opportunities.In the fall (2008) semester alone, PLP students contributed nearly 2,000 hours ofservice to a variety of organizations from local elementary and middle schools to theSangre de Cristo Arts Center, from SRDA and local nursing homes to the AssistanceLeague of Pueblo.Student leaders are the community, industry, service, and nonprofit leaders of thefuture. By developing their skills as undergraduates, they take these lessons in criticalthinking, problem solving, ethics, and communication with them.Take your place in the CSU-Pueblo’s President’s Club as a “Leadership Legend.”Pay it forward by sustaining and empowering a future leader. For more information,contact PLP Director Shelly Moreschini at 719-549-2060 or shelly.moreschini@colostate-pueblo.edu.CSU-PUEBLO FoundationBoard of TrusteesMarvin SteinPresidentRussell A. DeSalvo, III ‘91Vice PresidentEx-OfficioJoseph GarciaRalph A. Williams, ‘61SecretaryVictor MossTreasurerHarvey M. Hilvitz, ‘53Past PresidentWalter L. Bassett, Jr.Jeffrey E. ChostnerRita GersickGreg Hahn, ‘73Carole J. LangeJoyce LawrenceBob LeachSusan McCarthy, FSGerry J. MontgomeryJohn J. OechsleJane L. RawlingsGilbert A. SanchezTimothy Simmons, ‘69James J. Wallace, ‘70Ken W. WestDavid L. Williams, ‘71Chelsea Wright, ‘06FS - Former StudentTrustees EmeritiWalter L. Bassett, Sr.Charles E. BradyThomas V. HealyRichard A. LawrenceJohn OcchiatoEthelyn Potestio - In MemoriamRobert H. RawlingsBen WeindlingHenry D. WilliamsH. Eugene Wilcoxson, ‘47HonorarySeeme HasanThe CSU-Pueblo Foundation Board of Trustees includes: Seated (Left to Right) Ken W. West, Harvey M. Hilvitz (PastPresident), Jane L. Rawlings, Carole J. Lange, Rita Gersick, Andrew Trainor (former trustee), David L. Williams. Standing(Left to Right) Gilbert A. Sanchez, Marvin Stein (President), John Oechsle, Russell A. DeSalvo III (Vice President), BobLeach, Greg Hahn, Ralph A. Williams (Secretary), President Joseph Garcia. Not pictured: Victor Moss (Treasurer), WalterL. Bassett, Jr., Jeff Chostner, Joyce Lawrence, Susan McCarthy, Gerry J. Montgomery, Timothy Simmons, James J. Wallace,Chelsea Wright, and System Governor Diane Evans.StaffDenaSue Potestio Executive DirectorAlicia Early Development Officer,ScholarshipsValerie Gallegos Finance ManagerTodd Kelly Development Officer,AthleticsShelly Moreschini Director, President’sLeadership ProgramChristy Wulf Interim Director, AlumniF a l l 2 0 0 8 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 9 27

Annual Report 2007-08MONEY MATTERSCSU-PUEBLO FOUNDATIONStatement of Financial PositionAll data represents one year of activity fromJuly 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008Balance SheetASSETSCash and cash equivalents $ 4,502,918Accounts receivable 77,819Accrued interest receivable 13,954Prepaid expenses 3,687Notes receivable 1,913Unconditional promises to give, net 129,104Note receivable - CSU-Pueblo 200,000Marketable securities 13,755,786Miscellaneous assets 30,302Beneficial interest in remainder trusts 4,352,109Leasehold improvements and office equipment 87,677Less accumulated depreciation (56,178)TOTAL ASSETS $ 23,099,091LIABILITIES ANDNET ASSETSLIABILITIESAccounts payable $ 310,553Other liabilities 4,949Charitable gift annuity 20,304TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 335,806Financial SummaryReporting Our Progress – Measuring Your ImpactThe Better Business Bureau’s(BBB’s) Standards for CharityAccountability recommends thatnon-profits spend at least 65percent of their total expenses onprogram activities. In FY2008, theCSU-Pueblo Foundation spent 86percent of their total expenses onprogram activities –activities thatdirectly impact students, includingalmost $1M in scholarship dollars.NET ASSETSUnrestricted $ 1,311,476Temporarily restricted 10,347,307Permanently restricted 11,104,502TOTAL NET ASSETS $ 22,763,285TOTAL LIABILITIES ANDNET ASSETS $ 23,099,091Income StatementREVENUE ANDSUPPORTContributions $ 2,608,782In-kind contributions 35,824Fundraising revenue 34,018Dividends 1,108,412Interest 141,995Realized loss on sale of marketable securities (615,474)Unrealized loss on marketable securities (1,038,672)Write-down of assets to net realizable value (10,000)Miscellaneous income 220Changes in the value of split-interest agreements (30,693)TOTAL REVENUE ANDSUPPORT $ 2,234,412EXPENSESScholarships $ 998,474ProgramExpenses 1,463,794Management and General 344,222Fundraising 56,036TOTAL EXPENSES $ 2,862,52628 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L O

College footballis back in Pueblothanks to the Friendsof Football, Inc.!Members of FOFraised $10.8 millionin cash and in-kindgifts to fund anathletic expansionthat brought backfootball and wrestling,initiated a women’strack and fieldprogram and builtthe state-of-theartNeta and EddieDeRose ThunderBowlStadium!In future CSU-Pueblo honor roles,the Foundation willinclude gifts givento the Friends ofFootball, Inc., in adonor’s giving historyto CSU-Pueblo. Areyou an FOF memberwho wishes to remainanonymous? If so,please email DenaSuePotestio at denasue.potestio@colostatepueblo.eduor callher at 719-549-2380.Many thanks to allmembers of FOF foryour incredible supportand generosity!MONEY MATTERSThe Changing Face of CSU-PuebloBy GAYLE PEREZ The Pueblo Chieftain1986 graduate of the University of Southern Colorado, Gayle Perez majoredin mass communications and is an education reporter for the Pueblo Chieftain,covering K-12 and higher education issues.Persistence, teamwork and a good game plan are credited with securing nearly$25 million for CSU-Pueblo to renovate its library and library wing buildings.“This really was a joint effort,” Richard Schweigert, chief financial officer forthe CSU System, said. “The efforts of Joanne (Ballard), Joe Garcia, (Rep.) BuffieMcFadyen and (Sen.) Abel Tapia were great. Together, we were able to convincethem we have needs in Pueblo and they listened.”In May, CSU-Pueblo officials learned that the University will receive $24.8 millionin state funding to renovate the 42-year-old library and library wing.The bulk of that money is coming from the state’s mineral lease revenues, whichthe Legislature agreed to use for capital and deferred maintenance projects athigher education institutions.In November, the University staff began relocating offices, materials, computerlabs, and other operations of the library and library wing to locations throughoutthe campus.For the next two years, the University library and library wing will be closed whilethe renovation work is being completed. The library services are expected to resumein spring 2011.All library services will continue but in different locations.Faculty, students and the public still will be able to check out books, but they willnot be able to browse the stacks.The renovation includes a 22,000-square-foot addition as well as an upgrade ofthe antiquated systems, a more inviting environment for students, and enhancedfunctions of the building.One of the most notable changes will be a redesign and addition to the front of thelibrary-library wing.The breezeway underneath the library wing will be enclosed and converted intoclassroom and computer lab space.The entrance to the library will be moved farther east and the front of the buildingis expected to have more windows.The open area north of the library wing and east of the library building will beconverted into 22,000 square feet of new space that will join the two buildings.The plan also is designed to make the library and library wing buildings into onestructure. Currently, there is only limited access between the two buildings.The renovation will allow for more student and academic services to be locatedtogether.Schweigert, who helped convince the Legislature’s Capital DevelopmentCommittee and the Joint Budget Committee of CSU-Pueblo’s needs, said the projectis moving forward because of “luck and the fact that they (lawmakers) listened tous.”“I spent a lot of time telling them that we have a very good University in Pueblobut that it has very old infrastructure,” Schweigert said. “Our pitch to them was toget them to make some substantial investments in the infrastructure. They listenedand were very supportive... They made us a priority.”F a l l 2 0 0 8 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 9 29

MONEY MATTERSFRIENDS AND SCHOLARSMore than 300 attendees filled the OUC Ballroom this fall to celebrate the remarkable generosity ofprivate donors and the accomplishments of this year’s exceptional student scholarship recipients. Thetrustees of the CSU-Pueblo Foundation, together with President Garcia and other University VIPs,welcomed the crowd to the CSU-Pueblo Foundation’s inaugural Friends & Scholars Luncheon Celebration– the first of many in years to come. More than 70 scholar-donor photos were snapped in front of CSU-Pueblo’s Donor Wall of our generous donors and their smiling recipients. A few are highlighted below!President Joseph Garcia; featured student speaker George Fosu; student Chelsey Archuleta, student Devin Alfonso,donors Marge & Clem Hausman; Donor Patricia Kelly, student Mary Snow; Foundation Director DenaSue Potestio.Donor Ruth Wood, student Leslie Trotter, guest Connie Wehling, Dean of the College of Science & Math(CSM) Janna McLean;Donor Derald Osnowitz, student Truett Scofield, Dean of the College of Humanities & Social Sciences(CHASS) Roy Sonnema;Professor Helen Caprioglio, student Kristin Zerr, donor Davey Sue Thomas; Donor Jane Rawlings, student Jillian Anderson ,student Miriam Fryberger, CHASS Dean Sonnema; Student Katherine England, donor Donald Luebke, CSM Dean McLean.Carpet Direct Crouch Family Scholars, Dean of the Hasan School of Business Michael Fronmueller (top row, far right),Carpet Direct representative Ron Goodrich (second row, far right); Gonzales Baseball Scholars, donors Art & LorraineGonzales, Athletic Director Joe Folda (second row, far right).30 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L O

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Colorado State University-Pueblo2200 Bonforte Blvd.Pueblo, CO 81001-4901Address Service RequestedNON-PROFITORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGEPAIDPUEBLO, COLORADOPERMIT NO. 25Parents: If this address for your son or daughteris not current, please notify the Alumni Officeat 719.549.2380 or email: alumni@colostate-pueblo.eduwebsite: www.alumni.colostate-pueblo.eduUniversity CalendarMarch 4Career Fair, 11a.m. -3 p.m., OUCArtist Ken Bernstein and representatives fromthe University, the selection committee, and theColorado Council for the Arts dedicated ‘Passage,’the completed Art in Public Places project west ofthe Student Recreation Center in October.March 12March 23-27March 27April 9April 16April 19April 22April 24April 25May 1May 2May 16-17Reunion on Union, 5-7 p.m.,Pueblo Union DepotSpring BreakInaugural Women’s Track & Field Meet,Thunder BowlTeacher Education Fair, all day, OUCSpring Concert: Ludacris,7 p.m., Massari ArenaThunderBowl Blue/Red Football Spring Game,2 p.m., ThunderBowlLudlow Memorial Labor Fest:Charles Jernigan, 8 p.m., OUC BallroomLudlow Memorial Labor Fest:UMW President Cecil Roberts, 7 p.m.,HSB AuditoriumSpank Blasing Run & Walk, 9 a.m.Pack the Park Baseball Game, 7 p.m., TBDCommencement, 10 a.m.,Colorado State Fairgrounds Event CenterProfessional Bull Riders Event, Thunder Bowl