Heart andsoul - Columbia College

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Fall 2009
e a r t a n D s o u l
o f C o lu m b ia C o l l e g e
a l u m n a e s P o t l i g h t
C o r n e l ia
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C o l u m n s C a t C h e s
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fa C u l t y
C l a s s n e W s
s C h o l a r s h i P s
o n t h e C o v e r :
From left to right: Stephen Nevitt,
Dr. Michael Broome, Dr. Sandra O’Neal,
Sara Nalley ’63, Dr. Elaine Kirby Ferraro ’70
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P R E S i d E N T ’ S m E S S a g E
H
Hhh eart and soul…we can’t
hsay the words without
thinking of the old song,
but what do the words
really mean? The heart is both the
metaphorical center of love and the
literal organ that keeps the life’s blood
flowing. The soul is the eternal part of
us and metaphorically the source of deep
feeling. All of those connotations reverberate with those of us who
love Columbia College when we see the smiling faces between the
covers of this issue. For years students’ lives and minds have been
touched by these wonderful professors, and two of them were even
students with many of you once. They share a deep understanding
of the heart and soul of Columbia College because they know her
history and traditions and they believe in her future.
In this issue, in which we recognize and thank those of you who
provided the life’s blood of the College as donors, it is appropriate
that we celebrate these professors and people like Cornelia
Rickenbacker Freeman ’33, who know that the proud history of
Columbia College can only be protected by a strong present and an
even stronger future. Your gifts are what make that possible.
As we move into Phase II of our Re-visioning, we are exploring
new program and partnership ideas that will prepare today’s students
to take their places as tomorrow’s leaders and to exemplify the
traditional strength of Columbia College women. Just as Cornelia
Freeman has been the heart and soul of the arts community for many
years, we expect tomorrow’s students to provide the spirit to energize
the world of the future. Whether they share art learned with Steve
Nevitt, language and literature studied with Mike Broome and Sandra
O’Neal, drama experienced through the teaching of Sara Nalley
’63, or human relations explored with Elaine Kirby Ferraro ’70 as
a guide, we expect them to leave their marks on their world. These
professors, who have given many years to the College they love, have
been joined by newer professors in many disciplines who are equally
committed to challenging and inspiring tomorrow’s leaders.
Your endorsement of the commitment of these wonderful people
through your gifts honors our past and secures our future. We thank
you with all our hearts and souls.
Columns is available online as a pdf download, so it’s even easier to share
with friends and classmates. We hope you are enjoying this year’s updated
format with larger photographs, a new typestyle and feature articles. Our
goal is to keep alumnae and friends fully informed of the many exciting
developments and personal stories in the life of Columbia College.
Coming soon, visit the Columbia College Web site for Columns “online
extras”---exclusive content that supplements the print edition in a GREEN
paper-free way. Columns will continue to grace your mailboxes twice a year
and the summer edition will be 100% online. We hope you will enjoy both
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increase your connection to all that is Columbia College…past, present, and future!
Have you received the special trivia quiz postcard designed just for your class
decade? We invite you to answer the quiz online, or by phone, and we will send
you a unique Columbia College surcie.
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interactive features. Watch for other new and creative ways to stay connected with
campus and your classmates.