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RockhurstWinter 2008InsideDi s patc h e s f ro m Ab r o a d 6From the urban streets of Brussels to the smallcommunity gardens of El Salvador, Rockhurst faculty andstudents are using learning, leadership and service in theJesuit tradition to broaden their global perspectives.Le av i n g Ho m e 10Like many parents, Lisa and Tad Freeburg had mixedemotions about the day their son would leave for college.When the time came, Rockhurst’s four-day freshmanorientation helped ease their anxiety.610Departmentsro c k report 2h aw k talk 12a dva n c e m e n t d i g e s t 14f o r a l u m n i 16class n o t e s 18On the c ov e r: Connor Freeburg couldn’t wait to leave for college.For his parents, the transition came with mixed emotions.6RockhurstAngie Davids, Executive Director ofPublic Relations and MarketingEditor Katherine Frohoff, ’09 EMBAAssistant Editor Jamie Swearingen, ’06 MBADesign Rockhurst University Public Relations and MarketingContributing WritersJohn Dodderidge, Cynthia ParksPhotographyJohn Dodderidge, Roy Inman, Mary Landers, KirbyMontgomery, ’09, Ben Palmer, Dave von Fintel, Geoff VontzRockhurst, the magazine of Rockhurst University, ispublished by the Office of Public Relations and Marketing.Opinions expressed in Rockhurst magazine are those ofindividual authors and not necessarily those of theUniversity. Rockhurst welcomes letters and comments.Send letters to:Katherine Frohoff, Rockhurst University1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, MO 64110-2561Or e-mail to katherine.frohoff@rockhurst.eduLearning, Leadership and Service in the Jesuit Tradition

Roc k Re p o r tCommemorative Book Captures Rockhurst HistoryThe classes wereall taught byJesuits, studentsplayedbaseball in afield near 53rd and Virginia,and Troost finally had astreetcar line all the waysouth to 55th Street, thanksto the persistence of theRev. Michael P. Dowling,S.J., the first president ofRockhurst. Such was lifeduring the early yearsof Rockhurst, charteredin 1910 by the state ofMissouri to grant degrees.Just in time for the University’supcoming centennialcelebration, RockhurstUniversity Press will publisha comprehensive hardbackcommemorative historyof Rockhurst, completewith numerous photos,anecdotes and little-knownfacts. The book is scheduledto go to press in March2009 and will be availablefor purchase online andat select Kansas City-areabookstores.The price for the bookwill likely be in the rangeof $50–$60, according toBill Stancil, Ph.D., directorof Rockhurst UniversityPress and professor of theologyand religious studies.“This will certainly beof interest to anyone affiliatedwith Rockhurst HighSchool or University,” saidStancil, “and the qualityof the published book willmake it a splendid gift.”He is considering acceptingpre-orders of the bookat a slight discount in earlyspring with copies availablefor sale by early summer.Stancil will present alecture titled “RockhurstUniversity: The Early Yearsin Story and Pictures,” at7 p.m. Monday, March 2.For details on the book orlecture, contact Stancil atbill.stancil@rockhurst.edu.Look for more detailsabout the University’scentennial celebration,scheduled for August 2009through October 2010, afterthe first of the year.An early Rockhurst baseball game, date unknown. The view looks east toward the Paseo, with53rd Street and Virginia at the right of the photo. Courtesy of Ruth Reed and Pat Green.Rockhurst Implements Earth-Friendly ComputingThis summer Rockhurst took a step to reduce itsenvironmental impact through earth-friendlycomputer labs. In labs across campus, studentsare now using workstations that require 90 percentless energy than traditional PCs.The technology, called thin-client computing, not onlyrequires less energy to run, but the smaller equipmentrequires less material to produce. That equates to lessenergy spent on transportation and less material to eventuallyrecycle. Each unit is expected to work effectively fornearly double the life span of traditional PCs, and its lowheat output calls for less power used for air conditioning.In addition to environmental benefits, the new systemis a valuable IT management solution and will providesignificant cost savings for the University. Centralizing themanagement of more than 230 desktop computers –in all 18 labs across campus – will reduce the downtimefor individual upgrades and repair.“This is a good solution for Rockhurst,” said MattHeinrich, associate vice president of facilities and technology.“It’s the responsible thing to do and a perfect fitwith our mission.”When the new system was in place, Rockhurst donatedmore than 200 CPUs and other equipment to localnonprofit organizations, including Cristo Rey Kansas City.Thin-client technology is catching on in businessesacross the nation. While not the only university in thearea to use this green technology, Rockhurst’s large-scaleimplementation currently puts it ahead of the curveamong schools in the region.2 Ro c k h u r s t u w i n t e r 2008

Remembering the Rock RoomMemories of your college days no doubtbring to mind a few college landmarks. Asone of the oldest and most popular studenthangouts on campus, the Rock Room hasseen thousands of students walk through its doors.It also has undergone a fewchanges over the years. Thelatest came this year whenit received new carpet, paintand furniture.Gone are the brownfabric columns and ashtrayson the tables. Strollingthrough the Rock Roomthese days you’re boundto see students visitingbetween classes, playingpool, checking e-mail,watching the big-screen TV, holding club meetingsand placing orders in the adjacent Planet Sub andDaily Grind coffee shop.Generations of Rockhurststudents have enjoyed thispopular campus hangout.Students ProvideLeftovers With LoveIt appears as simplesurplus – a few vegetableshere, somesides there, extrameat – all perfectly good,just too much, so markedfor throw-away. But in thehands of Sodexo chefs, anda handful of student volunteers,that simple surplus istransformed into “LeftoversWith Love.”Senior Andrea Essner worksTwice a week, a team of in the cafeteria kitchen inRockhurst students, workingunder the directionMassman Hall.of Sodexo chefs, takes leftover food from the cafeteriaand creates rich, healthy and nutritious meals. They packthem up and deliver them to two local Catholic facilities,St. James Place and Holy Family Catholic Worker House,where they are provided to clients in need.“Sodexo’s mission is to fight hunger,“ says Sodexogeneral manager Mike Johnson, “Using surplus foodfrom the cafeteria is a great way to help do that here.It’s also a great way for students to step outside theirtypical environment and help others.”Coordinated by the Voices for Justice student group,“Leftovers With Love” kicked off in late September witha training session on food safety and preparation. Morethan 30 students participated and interest continuesto grow. Part of the reason is because the project takesplace on campus, providing a convenient way forRockhurst students to earn service hours.“I asked a lot of students what they thought beforewe started the program,“ says senior Andrea Essner,who along with Johnson, spearheaded the project, “so Iknew there was going to be a lot of interest. And so far,we’ve gotten really good feedback. People are havingfun, they are enjoying it and they’re helping others.“Ro c k h u r s t u w i n t e r 2008 3

Roc k Re p o r tEssays Explore the Impact of Catholic Faith on CultureRockhurst facultycomprise themajority ofcontributorsto a collection of essayspublished in August byLexington Books titledDeep Down Things: Essayson Catholic Culture.Edited by JosephCirincione, Ph.D., professorof English, the collectionexplores common threadsthat characterize Catholicismand how the Catholicfaith impacts our culture.The individual essays originatedfrom lectures deliveredin Rockhurst’s ThomasMore Center for the Studyof Catholic Thought andCulture, and seven of the 11contributors are Rockhurstfaculty. In fact, the pictureon the cover comes fromthe permanent collectionof religious art in theGreenlease Gallery.In addition to Cirincione,the contributorsinclude Curtis L. Hancock,Ph.D., professor of philosophy;Richard J. Janet, Ph.D.,chair and professor of history;Wilfred LaCroix, S.J.,professor of philosophy;M. Kathleen Madigan,Ph.D., professor ofclassical and modernlanguages; Gerald L. Miller,Ph.D., professor of economics;and Patricia ClearyMiller, Ph.D., professorof English.Dingo the Dog Educates Children on AdoptionAfew years ago, Tracy (Ruggles) Bradshaw, ’96,’98 MPT, rescued a Labrador-chow mix namedDingo from the animal shelter where shevolunteered. He was giant and not overly smart, buthe had tons of personality.It was his personality and their passion for animalsthat led Bradshaw and her husband, Bascom, to write achildren’s book titled Where Do Dingoes Come From?Tracy and Bascom BradshawThe book is a fictional story about a real dog, andCricket, a young adopted girl, who comes to learn howher family adopts Dingo the dog. While the book focuseson animal rescue and responsible pet care, the story isalso aimed at helping children understand that adoption– whether regarding pets or children – is based on loveand care.Tracy’s love of animals stretches back a long time. Shesmiles as she recalls sneaking a cat into the Town HouseVillage when she lived on campus. Since then, she hasvolunteered with various rescue shelters and capturefix-and-releaseprograms. The story is loosely based onher experiences at the shelters.“There are so many good dogs and cats at local sheltersand rescue groups,” she says.Bascom’s job as a military physician has led themabroad. The couple spent time in Germany and currentlylives in Qatar.“We really want to educate children about responsiblepet care, what it takes to properly care for an animal,” saysTracy. “So many people abandon their animals. We seethis especially abroad in the military.”“We hope these books and characters are enduring,”says Bascom. “They help put a face to what we do.”Where Do Dingoes Come From? is available throughwww.barnesandnoble.com and most Internet bookretailers. The Bradshaws donate a percentage of theproceeds to animal shelters and rescue organizations.4 Ro c k h u r s t u w i n t e r 2008

T-Shirts Find New Life in Quilt Honoring Community ServiceAcolorfulSharon Alexander (right) is production coordinator in the Officeof Public Relations and Marketing. She holds the quilt withhelp from Alicia Douglas, director of community relations andoutreach, who helps coordinate the Finucane Service Project.quilt was created for RockhurstUniversity in the spirit of Magis when staffmember Sharon Alexander decided tocraft it from a stash of Finucane ServiceProject T-shirts. She spent her own time and resourcesto make the quilt, which will be displayed in MassmanHall. The rest of the shirts were donated to OperationBreakthrough, a large child-care facility that serveslow-income families in the central city.The Finucane Service Project is named for the Rev.Bill Finucane, S.J., a former director of campus ministry,and is held every year during freshman orientation as away to introduce freshmen to service and to each other.The shirts bear the inscription “Homines ad Alios,” whichroughly translates as “men and women for others.”Halloween Makes Physics Less ScaryExplaining the principles of physics may bea daunting task for a student whose majoris in an unrelated field, but creatingHalloween exhibits that demonstratethe concepts and giving tours to youngerstudents can enrich the learning of all involved. That’sthe idea behind the Haunted Physics Lab, now in itsfourth year at Rockhurst University.“With the Haunted Lab exhibits as their final project,students in my eight-week physics course for non-majorsgain a hands-on, inquiry-based feel for physics that givesthem confidence in the subject,” said Nancy Donaldson,Ph.D., associate professor of math and physics. “Andteaching younger students and the public how theexhibits work further reinforces what they’ve learned.”This year the Haunted Physics Lab was complementedby a Mystical Math Room, operated by students ofMairead Greene, Ph.D., assistant professor of math andphysics. The students created a lab manual for visitorsexplaining the physics or math theory behind eachdemonstration. More than 150 students from localpublic and private schools got a sneak preview of thelab the day before it was open to the public. Donaldsonhopes to continue the project as an annual event.Rockhurst students use mirrors, electric circuits and even quicksand to demonstrate principles of science to young visitors.Ro c k h u r s t u w i n t e r 2008 5

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A s the world grows more connected and accessible, Rockhurstrecognizes the importance of learning about other cultures, historyand people. From the urban streets of Brussels to the small communitygardens of El Salvador, Rockhurst faculty and students are using theJesuit mission of learning, leadership and service to broaden theirinternational perspectives and become active global citizens.Open air shops such as thisone line the streets of centralAnkara, Turkey.(Left) Faith Childress standshigh above Bosphorus, thestrait that connects the BlackSea and the Sea of Marmarain Istanbul, Turkey.Bringing the WorldInto Her Classroom“When we learn the language, music,foods and history of other cultures,we broaden our lives exponentially,”says Faith Childress, Ph.D., associate professorof history. “Travel is one of the best ways to learnabout the world and to learn about oneself.”A seasoned international traveler, Childresswants to share her new insights with studentseach time she returns to the United States. Thisdesire, she says, makes her a better traveler.“It motivates me to learn,” she says. “I havea responsibility to bring what I learn home andconvey it in a clear way to give my students aglobal perspective.”With a specialization in modern MiddleEastern history, Childress has traveled andresearched extensively in Turkey. Her dissertationfocused on education reforms in that country.She also has spent time in Jordan and recentlyreturned from India.Her travels have taught Childress that regardlessof different cultures and practices, peoplearound the world are alike in many ways.“People around the world have similarconcerns — the well-being of their families,educating their children, civil and human rights,and economic survival. The differences incultures are not good or bad, they are simplydifferent. I think understanding other cultureshelps us understand our own better.”Ro c k h u r s t u w i n t e r 2008 7Ro c k h u r s t u w i n t e r 2008 7

Viewing Issues Through a Global LensFor Nancy Compier, there’snothing foreign about internationalstudies or service.Abroad is simply an extension of hercommunity – the global communityof which we’re all citizens.“Even though we’re from differentplaces and cultures, we all facethe same challenges,” says Compier,a senior majoring in French, Spanishand political science who recentlyreturned from studying at VesaliusCollege in Brussels.This became clear during her studiesand an internship with Help AgeInternational, an agency focused onthe needs of older citizens in developingcountries. Through the internship,she attended European Parliamentmeetings, hearing discussions onissues such as climate change andSeeking to Understand Emerging EconomiesAs Bulgaria moved from socialismto capitalism in 1991,businesses began to competein an atmosphere akin to the WildWest in the United States, says MylesGartland, Ph.D., associate professor ofeconomics. What better way to learnabout that period in Eastern Europeanhistory than to visit the country andtalk to entrepreneurs who successfully8 Ro c k h u r s t u w i n t e r 2008immigration. It was the opportunityto view issues Americans are grapplingwith through a different lens.“It was a great experience to hearthose perspectives on the sameissues,” she says now.Compier also studied a shorttime in Spain, another internationalexperience that helped expand herawareness of the world community’sneeds and a commitment to findingsolutions. Currently applying for aFulbright Scholarship to work as ateacher’s aide in English as a SecondLanguage classes in Mexico, Compierplans to attend law school and practicein the nonprofit sector.That may seem like a long road,but for Compier, the experiencesgained along the way can be asimportant as the destination.rode the crest of the changing economictide while navigating a notoriouslycorrupt political landscape?Gartland did just that last summerwhen he traveled to Croatia, Bulgariaand Poland to study emerging economies.In addition to visiting with theBulgarian businessmen, Gartlandheard from politicians and exploredthe consequences of the World TradeSenior Nancy Compier visited theAtomium, a famous structure built forthe 1958 Brussels World’s Fair.Organization treaty known as theGeneral Agreement on Trade in Services.The agreement makes it easierfor service workers to take their skillsacross national borders. As a result,19 percent of Polish health care workersnow reside in Great Britain wheresalaries are higher, says Gartland.While in Croatia, Gartland's groupmet with the deputy prime ministerwho is the country’s lead negotiatoras Croatia works to enter the EuropeanUnion. Gartland says that twohourmeeting brought complex issuesto life that may be well documentedin books but that make “rather boringreading” for students.“I travel overseas once a year andbringing these stories back to theclassroom is very important,” hesays. “You just can’t get them out ofa textbook.”The American University in Bulgaria,in the city of Sophia, was among MylesGartland’s destinations this year.

Tending the community garden is part of Chandler Domian’s service work in El Salvador.Opening Our Hearts and MindsTwice a week, Rockhurst senior Chandler Domianjumps into a crowded pickup with the radioturned up loud and takes a bumpy hour-and-ahalf-longride to Canton el Cedro, El Salvador. There, shehelps women tend the community garden, lends a handin the soup kitchen at lunchtime and teaches English andcomputer classes.Domian is spending the fall semester in El Salvadorthrough a program called Casa de la Solidaridad (Houseof Solidarity). Hosted by Santa Clara University, the programallows her and 20 more U.S. students to take classesat the University of Central America, perform service twodays a week and live in a community setting with Salvadoranscholarship students. Falling coffee prices havedamaged the main source of income for communitiessuch as El Cedro and triggered a need for the program.Domian has been blogging to share her stories of theconsistently hot weather, cold showers, washing laundryby hand and laughing through misunderstood conversations.The delicious food and warm friendly people arementioned often. But she is also upfront about her conflictingfeelings and admits she’s unsure of how to dealwith the extreme poverty that surrounds her.“Although my weekend was filled with so much joyand laughter, I can’t romanticize the lives that these peoplelead,” she said.“Foreigners need to get over their fears and insecuritiesabout visiting El Salvador and other Third Worldcountries. We cannot understand another’s reality untilwe immerse ourselves in their culture. It’s about gettingpersonal with the people and opening yourself up to newways of thinking and seeing the world.”Domian is majoring in Spanish with minors in journalismand English. Read more on her Rockhurst blog atwww.rockhurst.edu/blogs.Ro c k h u r s t u w i n t e r 2008 9Ro c k h u r s t u w i n t e r 2008 9

Leaving HomeTwo Rockhurst parents share their point of viewLike many parents, Lisa and Tad Freeburg had mixed emotions aboutthe day their son would leave for college. When the time came,Rockhurst University’s four-day freshman orientation helped easetheir anxiety. Afterward, they shared the following letter, which theyhad sent to friends. May it bring back fond memories for alumniand ease the fears of parents preparing for their own goodbyes.To all our dear friends!Tad and I just returned from takingConnor to Rockhurst. As most of youknow, the last few months have beenfilled with many emotions and tearson our part. We have been dreadingthis drive to Kansas City and evenmore ... the drive back. Let me tellyou about some of the miracles thatGod had planned for us.We arrive at the dorm on Saturdaymorning to a swarm of helpers inblue Rockhurst T-shirts. Just as weget out of our borrowed truck (thankyou Don and Janice), the gentlesmiles and waves from total strangersmake us feel welcomed. As westarted to unload our multipleboxes, carpet remnant and furniture,another car pulls up behindus. It’s Connor’s roommate fromLincoln that we have never met.What are the chances of that?My first load up to Connor’sroom (second floor of a three-floorbuilding) is a load consisting of fourempty Rubbermaid containers. Notheavy, just awkward as I cannot seewhere I am going. Halfway up thesidewalk they shift on me and alltumble to the ground. I am standingthere laughing and a very nice grayhairedgentleman with a blue RockhurstT-shirt comes to my aid. He isa kind-faced older man and he offersto help me carry this load up toConnor’s room. I take him up on hisoffer. Not only does this man helpme with my first load but my secondand third. It’s not until Sunday’sparent orientation that I realizedwho this man was. He was FatherThomas Curran, president of RockhurstUniversity! These examples ofsacrificial love continued all day fromRockhurst students, faculty, otherincoming freshmen and their parents.Totally unbelievable.Lisa and TadFreeburg with ConnorThe rest of our afternoon wasconsumed with cleaning and settingup Connor’s dorm room, trips toSuper Target and the nearest hardwarestore. We thwarted Connor’s attemptsto get us to make a quick trip to BestBuy. How could we force him to takethe “archaic” TV from his bedroomat home when some of his neighborswere unpacking 30-inch high definitionplasma screens? We were strong.After all, as parents we have to danglesome incentive to study and get goodgrades the first semester. Maybe Santawill bring him a new TV for Christmas!The resident assistant, assistantbaseball coach and Connor’s teamleader all stopped by to see how wewere doing and to offer help. Wecould not have felt more comfortable.The dorm room was shapingup quickly and as we got the futonand X-Box set up, itseemed to be the“hang out” place.The ”Free Stuff”student activities fairallows freshmen toget involved withcampus organizations.Fr. Curran is never farfrom the action.10 Ro c k h u r s t u w i n t e r 2008

As for Connor’s roommate, he isa darling young man from Lincoln,Ethan McWilliams. He too is goingto play baseball for Rockhurst. Hisparents are wonderful and spiritual.He and Connor share the same tastein regards to music, sports, tennisshoes, cleanliness (or lack of), etc.This was a blind match and we thinkit’s going to be a perfect fit.At 5 p.m., the University hosteda family barbecue for the incomingfreshmen and their families.The parents were asked to leave by6 p.m. and the freshmen gatheredin their orientation groups (Connorwas in group #12) for some friendlygames and activities. The evening forthem ended with an ice cream partyat 10 p.m. How do we know this?We called and texted Connor a fewtimes. I could feel his eyes rollingeven through the phone. Kind of likethe look that Tad got during the daywhen he would ask Connor and hisnew friends to pose for pictures. Weare SO embarrassing.Sunday morning came early andthe parents were invited to a parentorientation at the ConvocationCenter on campus. As we entered thebuilding, numerous faculty memberswere there welcoming us and shakinghands. They actually asked us ournames. We felt really special. Thefirst speaker was Father Curran.I must have hit Tad’s arm three orfour times when I realized that hewas that gentle-faced man from theprevious day. Thepresentation wasfilled with loveand humor. Weknew they weregoing to takevery good careof our child.A massive pancake feed followed.The freshmen joined their parentsoutside on the lawn where the previousnight’s barbecue was held.We knew this was the last of theorganized parent/student activitiesand that we were going to be askedto leave immediately afterward. Ofcourse we tried to bleed every secondwe had left with Connor. Tad tookmore pictures. We gave Connor lastminuteadvice and were the recipientsof that rolling eye look. The time hadcome for us to leave. The freshmenwere going to board buses and headoff to a service project in the communityfor the afternoon. After manyhugs and “I love you’s” we walked tothe truck. That was it.And here is the best part...Not ONE tear was shed. God waseverywhere and the miracles of theentire weekend were proof. This wasTHE place for Connor.We know that there were manyprayers being sent our way. We feltevery one of them.We love you!Who said collegewould be easy?- L and TRockhurst’s four-day freshmanorientation is all about meetingfriends and getting acquaintedwith college life.Freshmen aredivided into small groups thatlearn, play and volunteer togetherduring orientation. By the end of theweek, these members of team #7 willknow each other well.P.S. There are more activities forthe freshmen today and tomorrow.We keep telling ourselves that’s thereason we haven’t heard from Connoryet. He must be really busy!Classes actually start on Wednesday.I’ll bet we get a phone call when themoney runs out.Editor’s Note: The Freeburg familyis from Omaha, Neb. Thanks to Lisaand Tad for sharing their experience.We hope Connor isn’t rolling hiseyes at us.Ro c k h u r s t u w i n t e r 2008 11

Haw k TalkHerdlick Reaches Coaching MilestoneGreg Herdlick, ’93, ’96 MBA, never dreamed ofreaching 100 coaching victories, much less whilecoaching at his alma mater.In his 10th season as head coach of the Rockhurstwomen’s soccer team, Herdlick captured his 100th winwith a 3-0 victory over Lewis University at home on Oct. 21.“This is a nice accomplishment,” he said. “The mainstayof our recent success has been our assistant coaches.”Herdlick currently has three of his former players, KariMoeller, Theresa Hovanec and Jenny Bakalar, on his staff.Herdlick has guided the Hawks to a 30-17-4 conferencerecord and four postseason tournament appearancesin their first four seasons in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.He has posted nine winning seasons and has thethird highest winning percentage among GLVC coaches.Prior to taking over thewomen’s program at Rockhurstin 1998, Herdlickwas an assistant coach forthe Hawks. He was also anassistant coach of the girlshigh school teams at ShawneeMission South andShawnee Mission East.Herdlick received hisundergraduate degree inaccounting and his MBAat Rockhurst. He and hiswife, Kelly, reside in Lee’sSummit, Mo., with their3-year-old son, Sam.A four-year starter forRockhurst from 1990-93, Greg Herdlick, ’93, ’96 MBAHerdlick was a second-teamAll-American defender in 1992 and the team captainof the 1993 team. He played in the NAIA nationaltournament four consecutive years.Junior Aaron HillLearning tobe PatientAaron Hill wasexcited about returning forhis junior year in 2007-08.The 6-foot-1 guard’s dreamof returning to the NCAADivision II Tournamentfor the second year in arow came to a sudden haltbefore the first regularseason game.Hill suffered a seasonendingknee injury in apreseason scrimmage.“It gave me a differentperspective,” said Hill, whowas an all-state player atCanton (Mo.) High School.“It taught me to persevereand not take anythingfor granted.”In 2006-07, Hill led theHawks in scoring with a13.2 scoring average, andthe team won 17 games.He was also the team’sleading shooter frombeyond the 3-point lineand at the free-throw line.Last year, the Hawksstruggled without Hill inthe lineup.“It put a lot of pressureon others to pick up theslack,” said RU coach BillO’Connor. “We certainlymissed him.”“My rehab was tough,”said Hill, who was clearedto play by his doctor after10 months. “The biggestthing was to be patientand let my knee heal onits own. I feel good.”One of four captainson the team, Hill is a keyleader on and off the floor.“He’s looked really goodin practice,” O’Connor said.“He has done everything hecan do physically to makea contribution this year.”Hill plans to graduatein December 2008 with anaccounting degree and willbegin work on his MBAnext month.12 Ro c k h u r s t u w i n t e r 2008

Rockhurst Ranks Among Top 10 Academicallyin Women’s Basketball and SoftballThe Rockhurst women’sbasketball andsoftball teams bothfinished in the top 10 ingrades among NCAA DivisionII schools in 2007-08.The Hawks finishedseventh in the Women’sBasketball Coaches AssociationAcademic Top 25 TeamHonor Roll with a 3.526team GPA.“This is a tremendoushonor for our women,”said women’s basketballcoach Rebecca Morrisey,whose program also placedin the Top 25 in 2002,2003 and 2007. “I amproud of the team’s commitmentto excellencein the classroom.”The RockhurstHawks capturedthe 2008 GreatLakes ValleyConference Men’s SoccerChampionship with a2-0 victory over NorthernKentucky on Nov. 9 atBourke Field.Senior goalkeeper ChadBecker, who posted his14th shutout of the seasonin the title game, wasnamed the GLVC DefensivePlayer of the Year. Statisticallyhe ranked among thetop three goalkeepers inthe nation.Rockhurst finished withthe eighth highest GPAin the National FastpitchCoaches Association “GirlsGot Game” Top 10 All-Academic team. The teamearned a 3.406 GPA, andnine players earned NFCAScholar-Athlete Awardswith a GPA of 3.5 or higher.Hawks Win Conference ChampionshipBecker joined two ofhis teammates, junior forwardTom Heinemann andsenior defender SpencerMartens, on the All-GLVCfirst team. Junior midfielderKyle Samuelson and seniordefender Charlie Reitz werenamed to the second team,while third team honorswent to senior defenderCaleb Haydon.Rockhurst’s Tony Toccowas named the GLVCCoach of the Year. He hasguided the Hawks to fourappearances in the NCAATournament since 2002and is the winningest activecollegiate soccer coach.Teammates(from left)StephanieAtchley,HannahLuttenegger,Jessi Harrisand Erica Stonegraduatedin May.“Finishing in the top 10nationally in team GPA is anotable accomplishment,”said softball coach GalenStruve. “I think this speakswell for the intelligence,work ethic and characterof this team. I am thrilledfor these ladies and proudthey represent Rockhurstas true student-athletes.”The Rockhurst women’ssoccer team earned a ticketto the NCAA Tournamentfor the first time in schoolhistory under coach GregHerdlick.Six Hawks receivedAll-GLVC honors. Seniorforward Lisa Schwarz andjunior goalkeeper AlyssaMiller were named to theall-conference first team.Senior midfielder KatieVogt and junior defenderTiffany Mitchell madesecond team. Senior midfielderSarah Anderson andfreshman defender AnnaAlfonsin garnered thirdteamrecognition.Garrett Fischer, ’08NCAAHonorsFischerRockhurst’s GarrettFischer joined an elitelist of 29 male student-athletesnationallywho received anNCAA postgraduatescholarship of $7,500.Fischer graduatedfrom Rockhurst inMay with a businessdegree and a 4.0 gradepoint average, andenrolled in law schoolat Washington Universityin St. Louis.In three seasonson the Rockhurstmen’s tennis team,Fischer led the Hawksto a 38-26 recordand three NCAATournament berths.He guided the Hawksto a second-placefinish in the GLVCin 2007 and 2008,and was named the2007 and 2008 GLVCMen’s Tennis Scholar-Athlete of the Year.Ro c k h u r s t u w i n t e r 2008 13

Adva n c e m e n t Di g e s t“Bravo” Benefactor Celebration Features Student Success StoryThe Board of Trustees hosted a specialcelebration Friday, Sept. 19, to honor someof Rockhurst’s most distinguished benefactors.Attendees enjoyed the early fall weatheron the pergola with some live jazz and R&B,courtesy of the Lori Tucker Quartet. They heard from theRev. Thomas B. Curran, O.S.F.S., president, and Rockhurstjunior Erikka Dunn.Dunn shared the story of how she came to Rockhurst.Her older sister is a Rockhurst graduate, but at first, Dunnwanted a college experience of her own. So she enrolledas far away as she could afford.Everything went well, but as time passed, Dunnknew she wasn’t being challenged. A heart-to-heart withher sister and parents led her to Rockhurst, where shequickly found her niche in the theater program. Todayshe is involved in performances, the executive board ofthe student theater organization and even a regionaltheater festival.“I know that there is no other place I could imaginespending my undergraduate career than in this moment,with these professors and these friends,” she says.“Thank you, because it is through your support –whether you establish a scholarship, provide funds tofix a boiler in Sedgwick Hall or even attend a play –that students like myself are afforded one of the finesteducations our great country has to offer.”Those honored at the “Bravo” event included (from left)Gary Vontz, ’69, Denny Hogan, ’70, Bonnie Vontz,Maureen Haake and Jerry Haake, ’70. You can see photosfrom the “Bravo” Benefactor Celebration in Rockhurst’sonline photo gallery at www.rockhurst.edu/photos.Gala Features a Celebration of FlavorThe University’s premier fund-raising event of theyear attracted hundreds of Rockhurst alumni andfriends in an elegant evening of dinner, music anddancing on Oct. 25.In addition to the traditional festivities, the 13thannual Rockhurst Gala featured a variety of flavors asattendees had the opportunity to taste delicious winesand champagne from Barefoot Wine and Bubbly, as wellas delectable coffees from the Roasterie.This annual event raises funds for financial assistanceto students, service opportunities, international immersiontrips and library and technology resources.See photos of the “Rockhurst Reserve” gala atwww.rockhurst.edu/photos.Rockhurst students and theater performers took part in afestive stomping of the grapes during the University’s13th annual gala – “Rockhurst Reserve.”14 Ro c k h u r s t u w i n t e r 2008

Reunions Draw Alumni to CampusIn honor of their 50th class reunion, 32 alumni from the classof 1958 were inducted into Rockhurst’s Golden Hawks duringthe University's reunion weekend in September.More than 65 members of the Class of 1983, including (fromleft) Debbie Goetzinger Krocheski, Annette Clune Mellardand Ann Barry gathered to celebrate their 25th reunion.Celebrating the 50th anniversary of their graduation,32 men of the class of 1958 were inductedinto the Golden Hawks on reunion weekend inSeptember. Reunion activities included Mass, tailgatingat the Chiefs game, lots of story telling and plenty ofrefreshments. But it was visiting with current Rockhurststudents that inspired the group to work towardestablishing the Class of 1958 Golden Hawks Scholarship.The classes of 1968, 1983 and 1998 also celebratedtheir reunions. Plus, the class of 1958 in conjunctionwith the Alumni Office established a “50 years andmore” reunion group, which plans to gather andcelebrate each spring.How many years will you be celebrating next year?If you’re interested in getting involved in planningyour class reunion, contact the Alumni Office at(816) 501-4025 or alumni@rockhurst.edu.Every Gift Makes a DifferenceThink your single donation doesn’t matter?Regardless of its size, every gift makes a differenceto Rockhurst, says Jennifer McKnight, directorof annual giving.“One of the most important and effective thingsyou can do to help Rockhurst is to make a gift everyyear to the Rockhurst Fund,” says McKnight. “Last year,10.35 percent of our alumni made contributions to theUniversity. This year our goal is 12 percent.”To meet that target, the University needs at least 300new alumni donors. If all of the alumni who did notmake a donation last year gave $50 to the Rockhurst Fundthis year, the University would raise more than $750,000in additional funds.Rockhurst benefitsfrom your annualdonations in multipleways. A higher alumnigiving rate boosts ourTheRo c k h u r s tFu n dstanding in national rankings with peer institutions,helps attract quality students, increases financial supportfrom foundations and corporations, funds tuitionassistance, enables the University to enhance its physicalcampus and helps recruit outstanding faculty who arededicated to transforming lives in the Jesuit tradition.“Look how much one gift matters,” says McKnight.“By showing through your gift that Rockhurst matters toyou, you make Rockhurst matter to others.”Ro c k h u r s t u w i n t e r 2008 15

For Al u m n iCheering For the ChiefsRockhurst alumni gathered Sept. 28 to tailgate andcheer on the Kansas City Chiefs. Sporting eventsare a great reason to visit and catch up with yourfellow Rockhurst alumni. In the past year, the AlumniOffice has hosted tailgate parties for the Chiefs, Royals,St. Louis Cardinals and even the Chicago Cubs.You can find the latest alumni news and a scheduleof upcoming events when you log on to the University’sonline alumni community. You’ll also have access tocareer services, an alumni directory, member photosand more. Visit www.rockhurst.edu/alumni and selectfirst time log-in.Fr. Curran visits with Rockhurst alumni, including MikeButz, ’83, during the Chiefs tailgate. Butz served as masterof ceremonies for the class of 1983 reunion in September.Young Alumni SpotlightName: Matthew Krentz, ’99Degree: MarketingHometown: St. LouisPosition: Director and filmmakerMatthew Krentz has long had two passions– basketball and storytelling.When he put them together in hisfirst feature film, the result was anaward-winning, creative slam dunk.Streetballers is the story of two St. Louis juniorcollegebasketball players struggling with racial issues,broken homes, a city’s divided culture, and otheradversity. Streetballers hit the festival circuit in June2008 making its world premiere at the HollywoodBlack Film Festival and has gone on to win awardsand play in major cities. Krentz plans for a theatricalrelease in 2009.“I wanted to make a film about basketball,” Krentzsays of the story, “but also a socially conscious piece.”A self-taught filmmaker, Krentz read filmmakingbooks and wrangled a job at Robert Redford’s SundanceFilm Institute to learn his craft. He taught himselfthe ins and outs of writing business plans to secureindependent films investors – an exercise reminiscentof his Rockhurst business classes.Although, looking back at those classes now, headds, “I probably should have written my plan onsomething other than ‘How to Open a Bar.’”For details, visit www.streetballersthemovie.comMatt Krentz, ’99 (left), reviews film on the setof Streetballers.16 Ro c k h u r s t u w i n t e r 2008

UniversityCelebratesRockhurstDay 2008Alumni LeadersCEO StrikesBalance BetweenWork and FamilyKelly Ranallo, ’91Colorfully decoratedgolf carts paradedaround the campusto kick off the University’sannual Rockhurst Daycelebration. A crowd ofRockhurst alumni, friendsand family gathered Friday,Sept. 26, for the event,which featured great food,exciting Homecomingsoccer matches and festivegames and activities. Boththe men’s and women’ssoccer teams earneda victory.To Kelly Ranallo, no oneshould have to choosebetween a family and acareer. A healthy balance is absolutelypossible. It’s somethingthe mother of three and CEO ofQuantum Health Professionals Inc.knows well. She has spent the pastsix years creating an environmentfor health-care workers where theirfamily and work lives can co-existand their careers thrive.“I’ve seen a lot of professionals– both working moms and workingdads – have to choose,” Ranallosays. “They were forced to give upcareers they loved because theirwork environment didn’t allow fora good balance.”This was a catalyst for Ranallo,a graduate in physical therapy, toleave the corporate health-careworld in 2002 and join a colleagueto form Quantum, a therapy staffingcompany. Initially a two-personoperation in which one wouldanswer the phone while the otherperformed therapy at area facilities,Quantum has grown to employnearly 100 professionals who providephysical, occupational andspeech therapy services at hospitals,clinics, nursing homes and otherfacilities. Headquartered in KansasCity, the company has operations inNebraska and Iowa.This year Ranallo was named oneof Ingram’s magazine’s “40 UnderForty,” a listing of young Kansas Cityarea communityinfluencers. Sheis known as arespected participanton healthcareforums anda committedcorporate citizen.With Ranallo atthe forefront, Ingram’s magazine,the companyApril 2008participates inevents ranging fromhealth-care education and awarenessto serving in soup kitchens to providingclothes for the homeless.Executive and civic responsibilitiesaside, Ranallo still schedules herselfto work at facilities on some days.“Some of my best days are puttingon my scrubs and going out in thefield,” she says. “I love what I do.We see people at some of the besttimes of their lives and some of theirworst, and we get to help.”Ro c k h u r s t u w i n t e r 2008 17

Class No t e s’51Joseph A. Lastelic, a retiredWashington correspondentfor The Kansas City Star, wrotea history of Holy FamilyParish in Kansas City, Kan.,for its centennial. Lastelic didthe research and relied onstories from family memberswho were parish pioneers.’67Ed McKee of South Riding,Va., is now director of athleticdevelopment at GeorgeWashington University inWashington, D.C. After 22years in the GW Departmentof Athletics serving in a varietyof positions, he transferredto the university’s Divisionof Development and AlumniRelations. McKee works withhead coaches to raise funds forthe Colonials’ 22 varsity sportsprograms and renovationsof the 33-year-old Charles E.Smith Center, athletic homeof eight teams.James C. Wirken was namedto the Kansas City BusinessJournal’s 2008 “Best of the Bar,”and to “Missouri and KansasSuper Lawyers” for 2008.’69Michael Francis Brosnahan andWedbush Capital Partners purchasedthe Hawaiian brand ReynSpooner. Brosnahan will serveas president and chief executiveofficer of Reyn Spooner, a fixturein the Hawaii retail market that isoften credited with the creationof “Aloha Friday.”’70David R. Huff accepted the positionof volunteer medical consultantfor Hope House, a Christianbasedministry in Ixtlahuacan,Mexico, that provides permanentand foster care for young boys age6-18. Huff, who was a physicianassistant and medical administratorwith the U.S. Federal Prisonsystem, is retired and lives inMexico with his wife, Catherine.’73Nina Marsh has three childrenwho have graduated from Rockhurst:Anna, ’01, Henry (Hal),’02, and Joseph (Joe), ’08. Anna’shusband, Stewart Purcell, ’01,and Hal’s wife, Jenny (Damico)Marsh, ’00, also graduated fromRockhurst. Anna and Stewart hadtheir first child, Emma, on April7, 2008. Marsh’s daughter, Elizabeth(Beth), married Bryan Goinon March 29, 2008.RU in the NewAlumni Directory?In preparation for Rockhurst’s centennialcelebration year, which starts in fall 2009,the University is partnering with a companycalled Harris Inc. to compile information fora new alumni directory. The Alumni Officewants you to know you may be contacted byphone or e-mail in the coming months forthis purpose and also wants to encourage youto respond so the University can update itsrecords and publish the directory next fall.’74Paul S. Thomas earned masterof theology and doctor of divinitydegrees from Canon BibleSeminary. He is senior pastorof the Quijotoa Mission on theTohono O’odham Indian Reservationand member of the AmericanAssociation of ChristianCounselors. He has two grandchildren,Elijah and Virginia.’79Charlene McCullough (Nesbit)Stehlick graduated fromMcKendree University in May2008 with a master of artsdegree in education. She alsowas initiated into Kappa DeltaPi, the International HonorSociety in Education.’84Robert F. Foster and wife,Patty, have been married 24years. All three of their childrenare Rockhurst students. RobertF. Foster II is a senior, MarkAnthony is a junior, andChristina is a sophomore.Mark Anthony and Christinaboth play RU soccer.’86 MBAGeorge Richter was namedpresident and chief operatingofficer of the Pork Division ofFarmland Foods in April 2008.’91 EMBAAlexandra “Alex” Gregory wasnamed associate provost andassociate academic vice presidentof academic affairs for DuquesneUniversity in Pittsburgh, Pa.,which enrolls more than 10,000students in 10 schools.’92 MBAElaine Waller was named SeniorVice President, RegulatoryAffairs for Seattle Genetics.’93 MBAWilliam “Bill” Mendel and wife,Doris, have been married for 23years. Mendel has four childrenranging from ages 18 to 6. Heworks for UBS Financial Servicesin Leawood. Mendel putstogether financial plans to helpindividuals achieve their dreamsand goals.’95 MBATim Barnett was named generalmanager for Maxi-Seal HarnessSystems Inc. in May.’97Christy Dawn (Cramer)Preston and her husband, Scott,reside in Lansing, Kan., withtheir daughter, Bailey. She is anattorney with the state of Kansasin Leavenworth, and herhusband is currently deployedin Iraq. The family plans tomove to Heidelberg, Germany,in summer 2009.Marc Schumer and wife, Jill,have three children, Grant,10, Brecken, 6, and Madden,born Oct. 2, 2008. Schumer isaccount director for Wunderman,an international marketingand ad agency in Chicago, andworks through the VML officesin Kansas City.18 Ro c k h u r s t u w i n t e r 2008

’98Christopher Todd Wilson andhis wife, Julie (Reid), were marriedin 1999. They have onedaughter, born in March 2004.Wilson is the supply officerand a plankowner for RiverineSquadron One, where he helpedre-establish the Navy’s riverinewarfare capability. He recentlyreturned from Iraq where RiverineSquadron One patrolled theEuphrates River for eight months.He received the Navy ExpeditionaryCombat Command’sOutstanding Logistics ExcellenceAward for 2007.’99 MBAJames C. Sbarro was namedpresident of Farmland Foodsin April 2008.’00 MOTBrian Scott Mills received theinaugural Bonnie Danley FieldworkEducator Award from theUniversity of Kansas occupationaltherapy program. Mills and hiswife, Melissa, have two children.’02, ’07 M.Ed.Sara Stoolman is teaching fortwo years at Korea InternationalSchool. She teaches third gradeand coaches high school soccer.’05, ’08 MBAJacqueline Riedel moved to NewJersey to begin her residency aftergraduating in May from KansasCity University of Medicine andBiosciences and Rockhurst withdual DO/MBA degrees.’05 EMBAKelly Ellison launchedwww.gotchagiftregistry.com,an online adoption gift registryservice that helps adoptivefamilies reach their financialgoals. Ellison and her husband,Gregory Theobald, have a 2-yearolddaughter, Maya Grace.’07 MBATodd Darian Shaffer was promotedto full professor at theUniversity of Missouri-KansasCity School of Medicine. Shafferreceived a National SilverProgram Directors Award fromthe Academy of Family MedicineResidency Directors at itsnational meeting in June. Healso was elected as the secretary/treasurer of the medical executivecommittee at Truman MedicalCenter.’08 M.Ed.Ashley Noelle Brown teacheshigh school in the ShawneeMission School District.’08Marcos Gonzalez curated anexhibit titled On View: Art byNelson-Atkins Museum of ArtSecurity Officers.Marriages’02Michelle (Brzezinski) and JoeLally, were married in KansasCity on June 18, 2005.Lynette Gail Stuart-Mullenmarried Steve Mullen onSept. 3, 2005. She works at theMayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.,as a registered nurse in cardiacsurgery and cardiothoracictransplant.’05Joe Lutkewitte marriedNatalie Romeo, ’06, onJuly 19, 2008, in St. Louis.Fellow Rockhurst alumniClaire Lutkewitte, ’04, ToddBono, ’05, Zach Kissel ’00,Jessica Callahan Lawler, ’06and Stacy Loeffler, ’06, wereall in the wedding party.Justin Wetterer was marriedto Mandy Tucker on June 21,2008.’08 MBABradford Mecklenburgmarried Tina Reineke onAug. 2, 2008.Births’72, ’78 MBAJames Edward Kopp Jr. andhis wife, Marilyn, are theproud grandparents of fivenew members of their family:Patrick, Bridget, Kevin, Dannyand Desmond.’93Micah Hobbs and herhusband, Todd Mayfield,welcomed their second child,Gage Ethan Mayfield, onOct. 28, 2007.’96, ’98 MPTRyan D. Moore and Courtney(Lane) Moore, ’97, ’99 MOT,welcomed their fourth child,Molly Eileen, born on April 27.Molly joins big brother RyanJr., big brother Lane and sisterKearney.Michael Vogel and his wife,Molly, announce the arrivalof their son, Xavier Joseph,born on Aug. 1, 2008. Xavierwas welcomed home byClare, 3, and Will, 2.’99, ’01 MPTCorran Ann (Hitpas) and ChrisHuber, ’98, proudly announcethe birth of triplet boys, Charlie,Jack and Henry, born April30, 2007. The Hubers recentlymoved back to Overland Park,Kan., from St. Louis.’00Chris Kesting and BlairChamblin Kesting, ’02,welcomed their baby girl, BrowenChamblin, on Aug. 28, 2008.Deanna (Dressler) Ferranteand her husband, Evan,announce the birth of their son,Austin, born on June 19, 2008.’01Jennifer (Wolfe) Felix and herhusband, Chris, announce thebirth of their son Adrien Kent,born May 15, 2008. Adrien joinsbig brother Lukas, 3.Teresa (Adams) Ornelasand her husband, Zach, ’02,announce the birth of theirfourth child, Katherine Joyce,born April 16, 2008. Kate joinsher siblings, Asher, 7, Ella, 5,and Sam, 3, in Liberty, Mo.Colleen (Dilthey) Thomasand her husband, Scott, proudlyannounced the birth of theirfirst child, Finnegan James,on April 22, 2008.SeekingHistoricalFootageDo you have any 8 or 16mm film footage of Rockhurst from the past that youwould be interested in sharing with us? We’re committed to preserving ourrich history, particularly as we prepare to celebrate the University’s centennial.If you have historical film footage you’re interested in sharing, please contact us atrockhurstpr@rockhurst.edu so we can discuss the safe delivery and return of your media.Ro c k h u r s t u w i n t e r 2008 19

Class No t e sIn MemoriamJohn Ernest “Ernie” Dunn Jr., ’40 – Oct. 9, 2008Cmdr. Robert J. Rauwolf, ’44 – Oct. 15, 2007Leonard L. Bram, ’47 – Sept. 29, 2008Francis J. Lynch, ’47 – Oct. 7, 2008James J. Cronin, ’48 – Aug. 19, 2008Edward Eugene Mance, ’48 – July 24, 2008A. Alexander DeMarea, ’49 – Sept. 24, 2008Edward E. Kancel Jr., ’49 – Aug. 10, 2008Richard Harry Holt, ’53 – May 30, 2008Tom Sheahan and Leslie NiederschulteChance Meeting in WalesWhen Rockhurst junior Leslie Niederschulte joinedher family on a trip through the United Kingdom lastsummer, she was about as far away from Rockhurst asshe could get. But when someone in her tour groupoverheard her talking on the bus, she discovered thatthe close-knit Rockhurst family stretches far and wide.Tom Sheahan, who introduced himself on the bus thatday, is a 1955 graduate of Rockhurst High School andattended the College for a year. He lives with his wife,Barb, in Murrieta, Calif.John Dedovesh Jr., ’54 – Sept. 1, 2008Dr. William Joseph Haggerty Jr., ’54 – Aug. 24, 2008Charles A. Abbick Jr., ’60 – July 9, 2008Dr. Charles “Joe” Robert Ingram, ’60 – June 11, 2008Patrick R. Keller, ’61 – Sept. 21, 2008John J. Manning III, ’61 – June 26, 2008Fr. Paul Keenan, ’67 – June 10, 2008Robert L. Seck, ’67 – Sept. 2, 2008Samuel Thurston Harrington, ’69 – June 6, 2008Curtis G. Koch, ’74 – May 31, 2008Richard Lee Kuehn, ’75 – Sept. 18, 2008Sign Up for YourAlumni E-NewsletterTo stay up to date with the latest Rockhurstnews and gatherings in your area, sign up forthe University’s alumni e-newsletter. You’realso invited to log on to RU’s online alumnicommunity, where you’ll have access to news,events, career services, an alumni directory,member photos and more. Sign up for bothby visiting www.rockhurst.edu/alumni andselecting first time log-in.David A. Moak, ’75 – Aug. 9, 2008Deborah K. Rosebrough, ’78 – May 31, 2008Evelyn Fay “Ebbie” Benjes, ’79 – Aug. 29, 2008Maj. Gen. Robert V. Ward, ’80 – July 8, 2008Teresa E. (Powell) Smith, ’00 – June 24, 2008Submit a Class NoteWe’d love to hear from you. Submit a class noteonline at www.rockhurst.edu/classnotes.20 Ro c k h u r s t u w i n t e r 2008

Whatwill yourlegacy be?New legislation has extended theability of donors age 70½ andolder to make a current gift usingthe IRA rollover provision.You may make a transferfrom your IRA.Your gift must be processed andmailed by your plan administrator.Up to $100,000 may betransferred from an IRA in 2008and again in 2009.Use your gift to qualify for partor all of your annual mandatoryIRA withdrawal.You can use your IRA rollover gift tobenefit Rockhurst without incurringincreased income tax liability.As Rockhurst approaches its centennial, many alumniand friends have reflected on what the University hasmeant to them personally, in their careers, communitiesand families. They’ve been asked what their legacy ofsupport for the University might be and how they can giveback to the place that transformed their lives in so many ways.You can express gratitude for your own Rockhurstexperience and make a lasting difference in the livesof current and future Rockhurst students by supportingthe University in a variety of gift planning methods:Making a provision in your will or trustto benefit Rockhurst UniversityDonating marketable stock or mutualfund sharesDesignating the university as beneficiary ofan IRA or other retirement plan assetsFor more information about these and other ways tomake a gift to benefit Rockhurst University, contactEd Fredenberg at edward.fredenberg@rockhurst.eduor call (816) 501-4239.Philanthropic support for Rockhurst will help ensurethe University’s ability – now and in the future –to provide a transformative experience for our studentswho will, in turn, positively impact the lives of others.Ro c k h u r s t u w i n t e r 2008 21

Upcoming EventsMark your calendar for theseupcoming University events.Thursday, Jan. 29Alumni and Regents Nightat the BallgameFriday, Feb. 13Valentine Wine Tasting & DinnerTuesday, Feb. 17Alumni Gathering inWashington, D.C.Thursday, Feb. 19Alumni Gathering inNew York CityMonday, March 2Campus Lecture, “RockhurstUniversity: The Early Years inStory and Pictures”Thursday, March 5Lenten ReflectionThursday, March 26Library Guild CritiqueSaturday, March 28Wiggins WalkSaturday, April 4Easter Egg HuntSunday, April 5Palm Sunday Mass in St. LouisFor more information,call the Alumni Office at(816) 501-4025 or (800) 756-2586.1100 Rockhurst RoadKansas City, MO 64110Nonprofit Org.U.S.PostagePAIDKansas City, Mo.Permit No. 782Please send address changes toalumni@rockhurst.eduor to the alumni office.