Women's Volleyball 2006 - Aurora University
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Women’s<br />
<strong>Volleyball</strong><br />
<strong>2006</strong><br />
SPARTANS
Orchard Road<br />
Edgelawn Dr.<br />
Getting to the Gym <strong>2006</strong> Media Guide<br />
I-88 Tollway<br />
Galena Blvd.<br />
N<br />
Prairie Rd.<br />
Evanslawn Ave.<br />
Southlawn Pl.<br />
AU Field<br />
Edgelawn Dr.<br />
Evanslawn Ave.<br />
Glenwood Pl.<br />
Prairie Road<br />
Randall Rd.<br />
Randall Rd.<br />
Randall Rd.<br />
Gladstone Ave.<br />
Marseillaise Pl.<br />
Kenilworth Pl.<br />
Calumet Ave.<br />
P P<br />
Gym<br />
P<br />
P<br />
Calumet Ave.<br />
P<br />
Oak<br />
New York<br />
Lake St. (Route 31)<br />
Marseillaise Pl.<br />
Gladstone Ave.<br />
Kenilworth Pl.<br />
The bottom map is an enlargement of the <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> area.<br />
<strong>Volleyball</strong> is played in Thornton Gymnasium,<br />
located in Alumni Hall.<br />
Parking areas are shown with a circled P.<br />
Table of Contents<br />
Getting to the Gym (maps) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside front cover<br />
AU Quick Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside front cover<br />
AU Media Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1<br />
Head Coach Jerry Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1<br />
Assistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2<br />
Official NCAA Roster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3<br />
<strong>2006</strong> Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4<br />
Player Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8<br />
NIIC Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9<br />
2005 Game-by-Game Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10<br />
2005 Team Totals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11<br />
AU Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12<br />
AU Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12<br />
This Is <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13<br />
<strong>2006</strong> Game Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover<br />
AU Quick Facts<br />
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <strong>Aurora</strong>, IL<br />
Founded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1893<br />
Enrollment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approximately 4,000<br />
Nickname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spartans<br />
Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Royal Blue and White<br />
Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . Northern Athletics Conference<br />
National Affiliation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NCAA Division III<br />
Gymnasium (Capacity) . . Thornton Gymnasium (2,200)<br />
President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rebecca L. Sherrick<br />
Director of Athletics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Walsh<br />
Athletics Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-5110<br />
Athletics Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-7809<br />
Head Coach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jerry Angle<br />
Coach’s Record All Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 622-415-5<br />
Coach’s Record at AU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-75<br />
Assistant Coaches . . . . . . . . . Tina Engel,Mark Engel and<br />
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jamie Walters<br />
2005 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-17<br />
2005 Conference Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2<br />
Athletic Trainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stevie Baker-Watson<br />
Sports Information Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Kipley<br />
Sports Information Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-7575<br />
Sports Information Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-3826<br />
AU Spartan Sports Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-3838<br />
Press Box Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-844-7838<br />
On the cover:<br />
Seniors Lindsey Gruber and Sarah Campbell
Media Outlets Meet the Coach<br />
Local Print<br />
<strong>Aurora</strong> Beacon-News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 S. River, <strong>Aurora</strong>, IL 60506<br />
Dave Parro, Sports Editor 630-844-5911<br />
Fax: 630-844-1043<br />
Kane County Chronicle . . . . . . . . 1000 Randall Rd., Geneva, IL 60134<br />
Brian Schaumburg, Sports Editor 630-232-9222<br />
Fax: 630-232-4962<br />
Fox Valley Labor News . . . . . . . . . . . . . P.O. Box 4155, <strong>Aurora</strong>, IL 60507<br />
Carter Crane, Editor 630-897-4022<br />
Fax: 630-892-3873<br />
Daily Herald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3805-A Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174<br />
630-587-8623<br />
Fax: 630-587-8639<br />
Kendall County Publications . . . . . 222 Bridge St., Yorkville, IL 60560<br />
630-533-7034<br />
Fax: 630-533-7085<br />
Oswego Ledger-Sentinel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Box #669, Oswego, IL 60611<br />
630-554-8565<br />
Fax: 630-554-7560<br />
Regional Print<br />
Chicago Tribune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60611<br />
Metro Sports 312-222-3474<br />
Fax: 312-828-9392<br />
Chicago Sun-Times . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 N. Orleans, Chicago, IL 60654<br />
College Sports 312-321-2247<br />
Radio/TV<br />
WSPY (107.1 fm) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Broadcast Center, Plano, IL 60545<br />
WFXV (TV-30) 630-552-1000<br />
Greg Burks, Sports Director Fax: 630-552-9000<br />
Comcast (ch. 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 W. 5th Street, Naperville, IL 60563<br />
630-552-1000<br />
Wire Services<br />
Associated Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 N. Michigan, Chicago, IL 60601<br />
Sports Desk 312-781-0500<br />
Fax: 312-781-1989<br />
All requests for interviews should be made through<br />
Brian Kipley, Director of Sports Information, at 630-844-7575.<br />
Media should call in advance, as seating in the press area is limited.<br />
JERRY ANGLE<br />
Head Coach<br />
Fourth Season<br />
Head Coach Jerry Angle brings a<br />
wealth of knowledge and experience to<br />
the <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> volleyball program.<br />
He has more than 600 college wins to his<br />
credit, as well as numerous conference<br />
and national championships.<br />
Angle coached both the men’s and women’s volleyball teams<br />
at his alma mater, George Williams College. The men’s team<br />
won consecutive National Association of Intercollegiate<br />
Athletics (NAIA) national championships and the women’s team<br />
qualified for the national championships three years in a row.<br />
He was also named NAIA Coach of the Year for two consecutive<br />
years.<br />
At Division I Northwestern <strong>University</strong>, he won two Big Ten<br />
titles, qualified for the NCAA championships in six seasons and<br />
coached three All-Americans. He also received Big Ten Coach of<br />
the Year honors.<br />
While coaching at Dominican <strong>University</strong>, the team won<br />
the most matches in school history, as well as the Chicagoland<br />
Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) title and qualified for<br />
the NAIA Nationals. Angle also was selected CCAC Coach of<br />
the Year.<br />
Most recently, Angle led Benedictine <strong>University</strong> to three<br />
consecutive Northern Illinois-Iowa Conference championships,<br />
as well as two trips to the NCAA national championships.<br />
Benedictine was regionally ranked at the time.<br />
Angle also served as Assistant Coach for the USA Men’s<br />
National Team, Program Director and Head Coach for the<br />
Sports Performance Boy’s <strong>Volleyball</strong> Program and he coached<br />
both high school and club teams. Under his leadership, the<br />
women’s club team won the AAU Nationals in the 19-and-under<br />
age group for two consecutive years.<br />
An expert on volleyball, Angle wrote the book, “Modern<br />
<strong>Volleyball</strong> Drills,” as well as a number of published articles.<br />
Angle has conducted numerous coaching clinics around the<br />
country through USA <strong>Volleyball</strong>, and he taught for the United<br />
States Sports Academy in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Recently,<br />
he served as a consultant to the Penn State volleyball team on<br />
their tour of Cuba.<br />
Angle played at George Williams College as a setter and was a<br />
two-time All-American. As a member of the USA Men’s National<br />
Team, he competed in the World <strong>University</strong> Games in Moscow,<br />
Russia. In 2002, Angle was inducted into the <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>/<br />
George Williams College Athletic Hall of Fame.<br />
He and his wife, Nancy, reside in Downers Grove, IL.<br />
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TINA ENGEL<br />
Assistant Coach<br />
Fourth Season<br />
Tina Engel enters her fourth year as<br />
Assistant <strong>Volleyball</strong> Coach at <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>. She was previously at Benedictine<br />
<strong>University</strong>, where she served as<br />
Coach Jerry Angle’s Assistant Coach for<br />
three years. At Benedictine, she helped<br />
develop a group of players who won three Northern Illinois-<br />
Iowa Conference championships and made two appearances<br />
at the NCAA national championships.<br />
Engel also was Assistant Coach at St. Francis High School in<br />
Wheaton, IL, and coached eight years at the Sports Performance<br />
<strong>Volleyball</strong> Club, the top junior club program in the Midwest.<br />
There she coached various age groups, with many of the players<br />
going on to play Division I volleyball in college.<br />
As a USA <strong>Volleyball</strong>-certified Level I and II coach, she<br />
provides a solid background in the fundamentals of the game<br />
and possesses the ability to help players improve and enjoy<br />
playing the game.<br />
Engel lives in Woodridge, IL, with her husband, Mark.<br />
JAMIE WALTERS<br />
Assistant Coach<br />
First Season<br />
Jamie Walters enters her first season as<br />
Assistant <strong>Volleyball</strong> Coach at <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>. Her volleyball experience is<br />
extensive both as a coach and a player and<br />
will help with player development and<br />
team tactics.<br />
Jamie was the Head Coach at Dominican <strong>University</strong> for both<br />
the women’s and men’s teams. Her men’s team won the<br />
National Intramural and Recreational Sports Club<br />
Championship. She also coached at Waubonsee Community<br />
College and College of DuPage and has been involved in<br />
coaching and administrating a number of junior club programs.<br />
As a player, Jamie was a two-time junior College All-American<br />
at College of DuPage, winning consecutive national<br />
championships and was an NCAA All-Regional player at<br />
Benedictine <strong>University</strong>. The Benedictine team qualified for the<br />
NCAA championships both seasons and won NIIC conference<br />
titles.<br />
AU Women’s <strong>Volleyball</strong><br />
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MARK ENGEL<br />
Assistant Coach<br />
Fourth Season<br />
Mark Engel enters his fourth year as<br />
Assistant <strong>Volleyball</strong> Coach at <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong>. He was previously at Benedictine<br />
<strong>University</strong> with his wife, Tina,<br />
where he was Coach Jerry Angle’s Assistant<br />
Coach for three years. At Benedictine,<br />
he helped develop a group of players who won three Northern<br />
Illinois-Iowa Conference championships and made two<br />
appearances at the NCAA national championships.<br />
Mark also coached in both the boys’ and girls’ programs at<br />
Sports Performance <strong>Volleyball</strong> Club, serving as Head Coach and<br />
Assistant Coach. He earned a Level I and II certification in the<br />
USA <strong>Volleyball</strong> Coaches Accreditation Program.<br />
Engel works for Lucent Technologies as a computer systems<br />
troubleshooter and lives in Woodridge, IL, with his wife, Tina.
<strong>2006</strong> Official NCAA Roster<br />
No. Name Pos. Ht. Yr. Hometown High School<br />
1 Jamie Hansen S 5'8" So North <strong>Aurora</strong>, IL West <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
2 Cheri Conro L 5'2" So Hampshire, IL Hampshire<br />
3 Lauren Ruffie MH 5'9" Sr Batavia, IL Batavia<br />
4 Diane Mennecke S 5'4" So <strong>Aurora</strong>, IL Central Catholic<br />
5 Sara Stark L 5'5" Fr Hudson, IL Normal Community<br />
9 Julia Eggert OH 5'8" Sr <strong>Aurora</strong>, IL East <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
10 Jill Smart OH 5'8" Fr Round Lake Beach, IL Grayslake<br />
11 Amanda Hills S 5'6" Fr Kempton, IL Tri-Point<br />
12 Beth Shimkus L 5'5" Sr Shorewood, IL Reavis<br />
13 Andrea Buss MH 5'11" So Oswego, IL Oswego<br />
16 Katy Jefferson OH 5'7" Sr Plymouth, IL Southeastern<br />
17 Meghan Michalek MB 5'10" Sr West Chicago, IL West Chicago<br />
18 Sarah Campbell OH 5'7" Sr Lake Villa, IL Grayslake<br />
20 Christie Ozlanski S 5'6" Fr Hickory Hills, IL Argo<br />
22 Kristen Peara OH 5'10" So Elgin, IL East <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
23 Lindsey Gruber OH 5'8" Sr Antioch, IL Antioch<br />
24 Jill Luckenbill MB 5'10" Sr Batavia, IL Batavia<br />
Head Coach: Jerry Angle<br />
Assistant Coaches: Tina Engle, Mark Engle and Jamie Walters<br />
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The <strong>2006</strong> season should be exciting and memorable for the<br />
Spartan volleyball team. Coming off the first winning season in<br />
10 years plus an NIIC tournament championship, the squad<br />
returns nine players who started and contributed to the team’s<br />
success in 2005. The team will compete in the newly formed<br />
Northern Athletics Conference (NAC), a combination of NIIC<br />
and Lake Michigan Conference teams. A single round robin<br />
schedule will be played during the season and at season’s end,<br />
the top six teams will advance to a single elimination<br />
tournament. The Spartans will play in tournaments in<br />
Whitewater, Oshkosh and Platteville, Wisconsin and host the<br />
Jim Coleman Memorial Invitational.<br />
“This is the most experienced group of players I have had at<br />
<strong>Aurora</strong>. Last year, about half way through the season, we started<br />
to get into a great rhythm and understood what it takes to play<br />
competitive volleyball,” Coach Jerry Angle said. “Now we need<br />
to take those experiences and use them to develop better<br />
consistency and toughness on the court. Our NAC opponents<br />
will be tough and we will have to play our best in every match<br />
we play.”<br />
The outside hitting position will be anchored by seniors<br />
Sarah Campbell and Lindsey Gruber. Both NIIC All-Conference<br />
selections, they led the team in kills per game and digging.<br />
Backing up the duo will be senior Julia Eggert, who was ill<br />
much of last season but has seen considerable playing time her<br />
first two years, and sophomore Kristen Peara.<br />
Sophomore Andrea Buss will start at one middle blocking<br />
position. She led the team in hitting percentage (.258) and<br />
blocks per game (1.06) as a freshman. Senior Meghan Michalek<br />
returns as the other starting middle blocker. An All-American in<br />
junior college, she started most of the season and brings the<br />
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experience of a veteran player to the team.<br />
On the right side, senior Jill Luckenbill returns as a starter.<br />
She gives the team strong blocking and hitting and, if needed,<br />
can play the middle blocking position. Freshman Jill Smart will<br />
see playing time at the other right-side hitting position.<br />
The Spartans setting position will be inexperienced and must<br />
mature quickly. Sophomores Diane Mennecke and Jamie<br />
Hansen return, and freshmen Amanda Hills and Christine<br />
Ozlanski will be given the opportunity to compete for starting<br />
position. “The setter touches more balls than any other player<br />
on the court and dictates the tempo of both the offense and<br />
defense. How quickly the setting position develops,” Angle said,<br />
“will determine how good a team we can become.”<br />
The libero position is secure. Senior Beth Shimkus and<br />
freshman Sarah Stark will back up the defensive position. “With<br />
the graduation of Jamie McPherrin, both players must come in<br />
and give us great passing and consistent digging. It is a position<br />
that will determine how strong a ball control team we will<br />
have.”<br />
“To have a good year and compete for the Northern Athletics<br />
championship, we will need to improve our team defense so we<br />
can get better swings in transition,” Angle said. “It will take<br />
consistent blocking both in the middle and the outside and<br />
better digging on the right side and tip coverage. Our setters will<br />
need to get comfortable setting quicks and combinations and<br />
still be consistent with the left side. With a consistent serve<br />
receive, our offense will get us the sideouts necessary to stop<br />
the other team from scoring. We play some strong teams both<br />
in conference and out of conference and those teams will give<br />
us the opportunity to be a good team.”
#13 ANDREA BUSS, 5'11", So, Middle<br />
Blocker, Oswego, IL/Oswego HS<br />
College as a Freshman (’05): Appeared in 131<br />
games, she had 162 kills, 44 digs and 139 total<br />
blocks. High School: Attended Oswego High<br />
School. Played two years of varsity volleyball<br />
under Coach Heather Schaper and was<br />
named team MVP, All-Conference and Captain as a senior.<br />
Played varsity basketball under Coach Heath Wilson and was<br />
the team captain. Personal: Born on 9/9/86 in Oswego, IL.<br />
Family: Eric and Bonnie Buss. She has one sister, Jena. Majors:<br />
English and Secondary Education.<br />
AU Career Statistics<br />
Year Kills K/Game Assists A/Game Digs Blocks<br />
2005 162 1.24 27 0.21 44 139<br />
Career 162 1.24 27 0.21 44 139<br />
#18 SARAH CAMPBELL, 5'7", Sr, OH,<br />
Lake Villa, IL/Grayslake Community HS<br />
College as a Junior (’05): Appeared in 134<br />
games, recording 454 kills, 668 digs and 35<br />
blocks. She was named Northern Illinois-<br />
Iowa Conference All-Conference, AU Co-<br />
MVP and Jim Coleman Classic Tournament.<br />
College as a Sophomore (’04): Attended<br />
College of Lake County and was named All-Conference and All-<br />
Area. College as a Freshman (’03): Attended College of Lake<br />
County and was named All-Conference and All-Area. High<br />
School: Played two years of varsity volleyball under coaches<br />
Mika Robinson and Karen Steuer. She was named Second Team<br />
All-State and Third Team All-Area as a junior and team MVP as a<br />
senior. Personal: Born on 5/24/85 in Waukegan, IL. Family:<br />
John and Cathy Campbell. She has two sisters, Tracey and Kelly.<br />
Hobbies: Shopping and eating. Major: Communication. Minor:<br />
Sociology and Psychology.<br />
AU Career Statistics<br />
Year Kills K/Game Assists A/Game Digs Blocks<br />
2005 454 3.39 20 0.15 668 35<br />
Career 454 3.39 20 0.15 668 35<br />
#2 CHERI CONRO, 5'2", So, DS,<br />
Hampshire, IL/ Hampshire HS<br />
College as a Freshman (’05): Was primarily a<br />
member of the junior varsity squad. High<br />
School: Attended Hampshire High School and<br />
played two years of varsity volleyball under<br />
Coach Jen Kremer. Named team’s best<br />
defensive player as a senior. Personal: Born 1/29/87 in Elgin, IL.<br />
Family: Geraldine Conro. She has one brother, Nick, and one<br />
sister, Tami. Hobbies: Showing dairy cattle at fairs. Major:<br />
Physical Education. Minor: Health Education.<br />
Meet the Spartans<br />
#9 JULIA EGGERT, 5'8", Sr, Outside Hitter,<br />
<strong>Aurora</strong>, IL/East <strong>Aurora</strong> HS<br />
College as a Junior (’05): Appeared in 16<br />
games, recording 24 kills, 29 digs and three<br />
blocks. College as a Sophomore (’04): Played<br />
in 90 games, had 183 kills, 250 digs and 25<br />
blocks. College as a Freshman (’03): Played<br />
in 125 games, had 230 kills, 207 digs and 53<br />
blocks. High School: Attended East <strong>Aurora</strong> High School. Named<br />
Athlete of the Year as a senior. Played three years of varsity<br />
volleyball under Coach Pam Miller and was named team MVP<br />
her junior and senior seasons. Ran track two years under Coach<br />
Scott Martens and was team MVP her junior year. Personal:<br />
Born 9/4/84 in Downers Grove, IL. Family: Paul and Giuliana<br />
Eggert. She has two sisters, Jennifer and Erin, and one brother,<br />
William. Hobbies: Dirt racing. Major: Elementary Education.<br />
AU Career Statistics<br />
Year Kills K/Game Assists A/Game Digs Blocks<br />
2005 24 1.50 0 0.0 29 3<br />
2004 183 2.03 4 0.04 250 25<br />
2003 230 1.84 15 0.12 207 53<br />
Career 437 1.89 19 0.08 486 81<br />
#23 LINDSEY GRUBER, 5'8", Sr, OH,<br />
Antioch, IL/ Antioch Community HS<br />
College as a Junior (’05): Appeared in 133<br />
games, had 509 kills, 588 digs and 58 blocks.<br />
She was named Northern Illinois-Iowa<br />
Conference All-Conference, AU Co-MVP and<br />
Jim Coleman Classic All-Tournament.<br />
College as a Sophomore (’04): Attended<br />
College of Lake County and played volleyball. Named All-Area<br />
and All-Conference. College as a Freshman (’03): Attended<br />
College of Lake County and played volleyball. Named All-Area<br />
and All-Conference. High School: Attended Antioch Community<br />
High School. Played two years of varsity volleyball under<br />
coaches Gwen Varney and Bob Schemke. Named team MVP and<br />
All-Conference as a senior and Honorable Mention All-<br />
Conference as a junior. Personal: Born 12/4/84 in Lake Forest,<br />
IL. Family: Thomas and Joan Gruber. She has one brother, Kevin.<br />
Major: Elementary Education.<br />
AU Career Statistics<br />
Year Kills K/Game Assists A/Game Digs Blocks<br />
2005 509 3.83 10 0.08 588 58<br />
Career 509 3.83 10 0.08 588 58<br />
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#1 JAMIE HANSEN, 5'8", So, Setter,<br />
North <strong>Aurora</strong>, IL/West <strong>Aurora</strong> HS<br />
College as a Freshman (’05): Played in<br />
8 games, had 35 digs. High School: Attended<br />
West <strong>Aurora</strong> High School and played varsity<br />
volleyball under Coach Larson. Named team<br />
captain two years. Played varsity softball<br />
under Coach Proctor and was named Most Improved Player.<br />
Personal: Born 5/2/87 in <strong>Aurora</strong>, IL. Family: John and Carolyn<br />
Hansen. She has two brothers, Eric and Kelton. Hobbies:<br />
Teaching swimming and working with kids. Major: Elementary<br />
Education.<br />
AU Career Statistics<br />
Year Kills K/Game Assists A/Game Digs Blocks<br />
2005 0 0.00 2 0.25 35 0<br />
Career 0 0.00 2 0.25 35 0<br />
#11 AMANDA HILLS, 5'6", Fr, Setter,<br />
Kempton, IL/Tri-Point HS<br />
High School: Attended Tri-Point High School.<br />
Played two years of varsity volleyball under<br />
Coach Don Mayr. As a senior she was named<br />
Honorable Mention Mid-State. Personal:<br />
Born 8/14/88 in Chicago. Family: George and<br />
Martha Hills. She has one sister, Brittany.<br />
Hobbies: Reading, television, raising and showing rabbits and<br />
rattlesnakes. Major: Biology.<br />
#16 KATY JEFFERSON, 5'7", Sr, OH,<br />
Plymouth, IL/Southeastern HS<br />
College as a Junior (’05): Appeared in two<br />
games and had three digs. College as a<br />
Sophomore (’04): Played in 10 games, had<br />
one kill, 35 digs and one block. College as a<br />
Freshman (’03): Played in 11 games, had one<br />
kill and three blocks. High School: Attended Southeastern High<br />
School. Played two years of varsity volleyball under Coach Tim<br />
Kerr. Named All-County First Team her junior and senior years<br />
and Honorable Mention All-Area her senior year. Personal:<br />
Born 5/16/85 in Macomb, IL. Family: Joe and Rita Jefferson. She<br />
has one brother, Steve, and one sister, Sarah. Major: Psychology.<br />
Minor: Business Administration.<br />
AU Career Statistics<br />
Year Kills K/Game Assists A/Game Digs Blocks<br />
2005 0 0.00 0 0.00 3 0<br />
2004 1 0.10 0 0.00 35 1<br />
2003 1 0.09 2 0.18 2 3<br />
Career 2 0.08 2 0.08 40 4<br />
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#24 JILL LUCKENBILL, 5'10", Sr, OH,<br />
Batavia,IL/Batavia HS<br />
College as a Junior (’05): Played in 131 games,<br />
had 175 kills, 94 digs and 132 blocks. College<br />
as a Sophomore (’04): Attended Waubonsee<br />
Community College and played volleyball.<br />
Named All-Conference. College as a<br />
Freshman (’03): Attended Waubonsee Community College.<br />
Played volleyball and was named All-Conference and received<br />
the Coaches Award. High School: Played three years of varsity<br />
volleyball under Coach Trippi-Payne. Personal: Born on 4/27/84<br />
in St. Charles, IL. Family: William and Barbara Luckenbill. She<br />
has two sisters, Julie and Tracy. Hobbies: Animals, reptiles and<br />
rock climbing. Major: Psychology. Minor: Criminial Justice.<br />
AU Career Statistics<br />
Year Kills K/Game Assists A/Game Digs Blocks<br />
2005 175 1.34 39 0.30 94 132<br />
Career 175 1.34 39 0.30 94 132<br />
#4 DIANE MENNECKE, 5'4", So, Setter,<br />
<strong>Aurora</strong>, IL/<strong>Aurora</strong> Central Catholic HS<br />
College as a Junior (’05): Appeared in 61<br />
games, had three kills and 103 digs. High<br />
School: Attended <strong>Aurora</strong> Catholic High<br />
School. Played two years of varsity volleyball<br />
under Coach Randy Hewitt. Played varsity<br />
basketball under Coach Scott Bieller and was<br />
named team MVP and captain. Also ran one year of varsity track<br />
under Coach Troy Kerber. Personal: Born on 3/9/87 in <strong>Aurora</strong>,<br />
IL. Family: Judy Mennecke. She has two sisters, Brenda and<br />
Lisa. Major: Criminal Justice.<br />
AU Career Statistics<br />
Year Kills K/Game Assists A/Game Digs Blocks<br />
2005 3 0.05 364 5.97 103 0<br />
Career 3 0.05 364 5.97 103 0<br />
#17 MEGHAN MICHALEK, 5'9",Sr,MB,<br />
West Chicago, IL/West Chicago HS<br />
College as a Junior (’05): Was a team captain<br />
and played in 89 games, had 78 kills, 83 digs<br />
and 80 blocks. College as a Sophomore (’04):<br />
Attended College of DuPage and played<br />
volleyball. Named Academic All-American,<br />
National Player of the Week, All-Conference, All-Region and All-<br />
Regional Tournament. College as a Freshman (’03): Attended<br />
College of DuPage and played volleyball. Named All-<br />
Conference, All-Region and All-Regional Tournament. High<br />
School: Attended West Chicago High School and played three<br />
years of varsity volleyball under Coach Kris Hasty. Personal:<br />
Born on 2/25/84 in Lombard, IL. Family: Ron and Holly<br />
Michalek. She has one brother, Ronnie. Hobbies: Movies,<br />
swimming, music and coaching volleyball. Major: Biology.<br />
AU Career Statistics<br />
Year Kills K/Game Assists A/Game Digs Blocks<br />
2005 78 0.88 12 0.13 83 80<br />
Career 78 0.88 12 0.13 83 80
#20 CHRISTIE OZLANSKI, 5'6",Fr, Setter,<br />
Hickory Hills, IL/Argo HS<br />
High School: Attended Argo High School. She<br />
played two years of varsity volleyball under<br />
Coach Shelly Picha. As a senior was named<br />
MVP, All-Conference and All-Area. As a junior<br />
was named All-Conference Honorable<br />
Mention. She played four years of varsity soccer under Coach<br />
Pete Ress. Personal: Born 10/19/87 in Chicago, IL. Family:<br />
Stanley and Donna Ozlanski. She has one brother, Thomas.<br />
Hobbies: <strong>Volleyball</strong>, friends, and scrapbooking. Major:<br />
Elementary Education.<br />
#22 KRISTEN PEARA, 5'10", So, OH,<br />
Elgin, IL/East <strong>Aurora</strong> HS<br />
College as a Freshman (’05): Was primarily a<br />
member of the junior varsity squad. High<br />
School: Attended East <strong>Aurora</strong> High School<br />
and played three years of varsity volleyball<br />
under Coach Pam Miller. Was named<br />
Academic All-Conference all three years,<br />
Most Outstanding Player as a senior and Most Dedicated Player<br />
as a sophomore. Personal: Born on 1/12/87 in Elgin, IL. Family:<br />
Bob and Karen Peara. She has two sisters, Rachel and Sarah.<br />
Hobbies: Working out, reading and listening to music. Major:<br />
Athletic Training.<br />
#3 LAUREN RUFFIE-5'9", Sr, MH,<br />
Batavia, IL/Batavia HS<br />
College as a Junior (’05): Attended <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> but did not play volleyball.<br />
College as a Sophomore (’04): Played in 42<br />
games, had 24 kills, 19 digs and 27 blocks.<br />
College as a Freshman (’03): Attended<br />
Illinois State <strong>University</strong>. High School:<br />
Attended Batavia High School. Played two years of varsity<br />
volleyball under Coach Trippi-Payne. Named Most Improved as<br />
a senior. Personal: Born 12/11/84 in Downers Grove, IL. Family:<br />
Patricia and Ronald Ruffie. She has one sister, Amy. Hobbies:<br />
Working out, snowboarding and vacations. Major: Elementary<br />
Education. Minor: Spanish.<br />
AU Career Statistics<br />
Year Kills K/Game Assists A/Game Digs Blocks<br />
2004 24 0.57 3 0.07 19 27<br />
Career 24 0.57 3 0.07 19 27<br />
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#12 BETH SHIMKUS, 5'5", Sr, Libero,<br />
Shorewood, IL/ Reavis HS<br />
College as a Junior(’05): Played in 13 games,<br />
had 13 kills, 10 digs and 6 blocks. College as a<br />
Sophomore (’04): Attended Joliet Junior<br />
College. College as a Freshman (’03):<br />
Attended Joliet Junior College. High School:<br />
Attended Reavis High School. Played two years of varsity<br />
volleyball under Diane Lee. Was named Honorable Mention All-<br />
Conference as a junior. Personal: Born on 12/4/81 in Palos<br />
Heights, IL. Family: Ronald and Shari Shimkus. She has two<br />
brothers, Mike and Rob, and three sisters, Chris, Gen and<br />
Therese. Hobbies: Sports. Major: Elementary Education.<br />
#10 JILL SMART, 5'8", Fr, OH,<br />
Round Lake Beach, IL/Grayslake HS<br />
High School: Attended Grayslake High<br />
School. Played three years of varsity<br />
volleyball under Coach Jeanna Beerbower.<br />
Was captain as a senior and MVP and All-<br />
Conference as a junior. Personal: Born<br />
8/21/88 in Waukegan, IL. Family: Patrick and<br />
Patty Smart. She has one brother, Joe. Hobbies: Sports, wake<br />
boarding and music. Major: Nursing.<br />
#5 SARA STARK, 5'5", Fr, Libero,<br />
Hudson, IL/Normal Community HS<br />
High School: Attended Normal Community<br />
High School. Played four years of varsity<br />
volleyball. Personal: Born on 12/29/87 in<br />
Bloomington, IL. Family: Jon Stark and Susan<br />
Albea. She has two brothers, Adam and Eric.<br />
Hobbies: Reading, volleyball and hanging out with friends.<br />
Major: Nursing.<br />
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Final 2005 NIIC Standings<br />
Place School NIIC NIIC TOURN. Overall<br />
1. Benedictine <strong>University</strong> 5-0 2nd 24-14<br />
2. <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> 3-2 1st 19-17<br />
3. Eureka College 3-2 4th 19-12<br />
4. Clarke College 2-3 3rd 8-25<br />
5. Concordia <strong>University</strong> 2-3 5th tie 8-24<br />
6. Rockford College 0-5 5th tie 3-24<br />
2005 All-NIIC Team<br />
Sarah Campbell ............................. <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Lindsey Gruber .............................. <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Liz Frelund............................... Benedictine <strong>University</strong><br />
Jessica Tuchowski.................... Benedictine <strong>University</strong><br />
Danielle Mikos......................... Benedictine <strong>University</strong><br />
Candy Anderson ................................... Eureka College<br />
Kaci Davis.............................................. Eureka College<br />
Lauren Sandrik...................................... Eureka College<br />
Amber Naumann................................... Clarke College<br />
Sarah Steinke.............................. Concordia <strong>University</strong><br />
Jessica Nahnsen ......................... Concordia <strong>University</strong><br />
Paula Jones......................................... Rockford College<br />
Player of the Year<br />
Jessica Tuchowski, Benedictine <strong>University</strong><br />
Newcomer of the Year<br />
Kaci Davis, Eureka College<br />
Coach of the Year<br />
Jerry Angle, <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
2005 Spartans’ Stats<br />
Past NIIC Champions<br />
2005...........................................Benedictine <strong>University</strong><br />
2004...........................................Benedictine <strong>University</strong><br />
2003.....................................................Rockford College<br />
2002...........................................Benedictine <strong>University</strong><br />
Rockford College<br />
2001...........................................Benedictine <strong>University</strong><br />
2000...........................................Benedictine <strong>University</strong><br />
1999...........................................Benedictine <strong>University</strong><br />
1997 ........................................................Eureka College<br />
1996.................................................<strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Eureka College<br />
Benedictine <strong>University</strong><br />
1995 .............................................Concordia <strong>University</strong><br />
1994 ........................................Benedictine <strong>University</strong>*<br />
1993 ........................................Benedictine <strong>University</strong>*<br />
1992 ........................................Benedictine <strong>University</strong>*<br />
1991 ........................................Benedictine <strong>University</strong>*<br />
1990 ........................................Benedictine <strong>University</strong>*<br />
1989 ........................................Benedictine <strong>University</strong>*<br />
1988 ........................................Benedictine <strong>University</strong>*<br />
1987 ........................................Benedictine <strong>University</strong>*<br />
1986 ........................................Benedictine <strong>University</strong>*<br />
1985 ........................................Benedictine <strong>University</strong>*<br />
1984 ........................................Benedictine <strong>University</strong>*<br />
1983 ........................................Benedictine <strong>University</strong>*<br />
1982 ........................................Benedictine <strong>University</strong>*<br />
1991 ........................................Benedictine <strong>University</strong>*<br />
1980 .............................................Concordia <strong>University</strong><br />
1979 .............................................Concordia <strong>University</strong><br />
1978 .............................................Concordia <strong>University</strong><br />
1977.................................................<strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Benedictine <strong>University</strong>*<br />
*then known as Illinois Benedictine College<br />
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Date W/L Opponent Score Scores Record/NIIC<br />
9/2 W Marian College 3-2 27-30, 33-31, 30-26, 30-32, 15-7 1-0/0-0<br />
9/2 L Wheaton College 0-3 25-30, 26-30, 24-30 1-1/0-0<br />
9/3 W Carroll College 3-2 27-30, 30-26, 25-30, 30-26, 15-7 2-1/0-0<br />
9/3 L <strong>University</strong> of Wisconsin-Whitewater 0-3 17-30, 17-30, 22-30 2-2/0-0<br />
9/9 L Wheaton College 1-3 22-30, 22-30, 30-27, 30-32 2-3/0-0<br />
9/9 L St. Norbert College 2-3 23-30, 30-25, 30-27, 12-30, 18-20 2-4/0-0<br />
9/10 W North Park <strong>University</strong> 3-0 30-25, 30-20, 30-21 3-4/0-0<br />
9/10 W <strong>University</strong> of Chicago 3-2 30-16, 30-21, 23-30, 25-30, 15-10 4-4/0-0<br />
9/16 W Augsburg College 3-1 27-30, 30-19, 30-26, 30-21 5-4/0-0<br />
9/16 L Augustana College 2-3 30-24, 30-18, 21-30, 27-30, 8-15 5-5/0-0<br />
9/17 L Monmouth College 0-3 27-30, 25-30, 23-30 5-6/0-0<br />
9/17 L Macalester College 0-3 22-30, 25-30, 16-30 5-7/0-0<br />
9/23 W Wheaton College 3-0 30-18, 30-20, 30-25 6-7/0-0<br />
9/23 L Judson College 2-3 30-21, 30-19, 22-30, 13-30, 13-15 6-8/0-0<br />
9/24 L Franklin <strong>University</strong> 2-3 20-30, 32-30, 17-30, 30-24, 7-15 6-9/0-0<br />
9/24 L <strong>University</strong> Chicago 2-3 25-30, 31-29, 31-29, 28-30, 7-15 6-10/0-0<br />
9/27 L Benedictine <strong>University</strong> 0-3 24-30, 30-32, 22-30 6-11/0-1<br />
10/1 W North Park <strong>University</strong> 3-2 30-21, 24-30, 16-30, 30-23, 15-7 7-11/0-1<br />
10/1 W Lake Forest College 3-0 30-24, 30-17, 32-30 8-11/0-1<br />
10/4 W Clarke College 3-1 27-30, 30-26, 30-18, 30-13 9-11/1-1<br />
10/6 W Beloit College 3-1 30-26, 30-28, 28-30, 30-15 10-11/1-1<br />
10/11 L Concordia <strong>University</strong> (IL) 1-3 23-30, 25-30, 30-27, 25-30 10-12/1-2<br />
10/14 L Colorado College 0-3 18-30, 18-30, 23-30 10-13/1-2<br />
10/12 L Colorado College 0-3 14-30, 27-30, 24-30 10-14/1-2<br />
10/18 W Rockford College 3-0 30-14, 30-24, 30-28 11-14/2-2<br />
10/21 W North Central College 3-0 30-28, 30-22, 30-27 12-14/2-2<br />
10/21 W Luther College 3-0 30-23, 30-28, 30-20 13-14/2-2<br />
10/22 L <strong>University</strong> of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 0-3 26-30, 25-30, 24-30 13-15/2-2<br />
10/22 L St. Norbert College 0-3 26-30, 31-33, 20-30 13-16/2-2<br />
10/25 W Eureka College 3-0 30-22, 30-20, 30-26 14-16/3-2<br />
10/28 L Elmhurst College 2-3 30-27, 23-30, 30-27, 28-30, 5-15 14-17/3-2<br />
10/28 W Beloit College 3-2 30-26, 25-30, 21-30, 30-27, 15-13 15-17/3-2<br />
10/29 W Dominican <strong>University</strong> 3-0 30-21, 30-15, 30-24 16-17/3-2<br />
10/29 W Concordia Wisconsin 3-1 30-20, 23-30, 30-20, 30-23 17-17/3-2<br />
11/5 W Eureka College 3-1 30-21, 35-37, 33-31, 30-21 18-17/4-2<br />
11/5 W Benedictine <strong>University</strong> 3-0 33-31, 30-28, 30-22 19-17/5-2<br />
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2005 Team Totals<br />
|---------------------ATTACK---------------------|<br />
|-------SET-------|<br />
|----------SERVE----------|<br />
## Name GP-MP K K/Game E TA PCT A A/Game SA SA/Gm SE<br />
13 Andrea Buss 131 34 162 1.24 48 442 .258 27 0.21 1 0.01 0<br />
18 Sarah Campbell 134 36 454 3.39 200 1419 .179 20 0.15 35 0.26 18<br />
3 Lindsey Gruber 133 36 509 3.83 229 1599 .175 10 0.08 48 0.36 27<br />
23 Courtney Lillard 178 29 109 1.40 50 349 .169 29 0.37 0 0.00 2<br />
14 Lindsay Augustine 161 20 1 0.02 0 6 .167 270 4.43 10 0.16 9<br />
6 Meghan Michalek 189 29 78 0.88 48 243 .123 12 0.13 11 0.12 15<br />
5 Breann Kukurin 152 20 55 1.06 34 181 .116 17 0.33 9 0.17 8<br />
15 Brook Sunleaf 133 35 126 .095 84 441 .095 478 3.59 31 0.23 12<br />
4 Diane Mennecke 161 17 3 0.05 2 11 .091 364 5.97 8 0.13 20<br />
24 Jill Luckenbill 131 36 175 1.34 126 636 .077 39 0.30 15 0.11 16<br />
9 Julia Eggert 116 10 24 1.50 19 109 .046 0 0.00 3 0.19 4<br />
12 Beth Shimkus 113 05 13 1.00 11 47 .043 12 0.92 0 0.00 0<br />
21 Jamie Hansen 008 07 0 0.00 0 1 .000 2 0.25 1 0.12 5<br />
16 Katy Jefferson 002 01 0 0.00 0 3 .000 0 0.00 0 0.00 0<br />
20 Shauna Harlan 010 04 10 1.00 11 43 -.023 1 0.10 0 0.00 3<br />
7 Kayla Holmbeck 006 05 13 2.17 17 58 -.069 1 0.17 0 0.00 3<br />
1 Dina Kyriakoulis 087 29 0 0.00 2 8 -.250 416 4.78 24 0.28 17<br />
11 Jamie McPherrin 129 36 1 0.01 4 9 -.333 18 0.14 29 0.22 21<br />
10 Katie Wyss 001 1 0 0.00 1 1 -1.00 0 0.00 0 0.00 0<br />
AURORA UNIVERSITY VB 137 36 1733 12.65 886 5606 .151 1716 12.53 226 1.65 177<br />
|-------DIG-------|<br />
|---------------------BLOCKING---------------------|<br />
## Name G RE DIG Dig/G BS BA Total B/Game BE BHE<br />
13 Andrea Buss 131 3 44 0.34 36 103 139 1.06 10 6<br />
18 Sarah Campbell 134 57 668 4.99 8 27 35 0.26 1 2<br />
3 Lindsey Gruber 133 58 588 4.42 6 52 58 0.44 2 4<br />
23 Courtney Lillard 78 0 20 0.26 13 46 59 0.76 8 4<br />
14 Lindsay Augustine 61 0 81 1.33 0 0 0 0.00 0 7<br />
6 Meghan Michalek 1 89 8 83 0.93 17 63 80 0.90 9 1<br />
5 Breann Kukurin 52 2 35 0.67 7 22 29 0.56 2 2<br />
15 Brook Sunleaf 133 2 185 1.39 4 25 29 0.22 1 26<br />
4 Diane Mennecke 61 0 103 1.69 0 0 0 0.00 0 22<br />
24 Jill Luckenbill 131 2 94 0.72 29 103 132 1.01 9 5<br />
9 Julia Eggert 1 16 6 29 1.81 1 2 3 0.19 1 1<br />
12 Beth Shimkus 1 13 0 10 0.77 1 5 6 0.46 1 1<br />
21 Jamie Hansen 8 13 35 4.38 0 0 0 0.00 0 0<br />
16 Katy Jefferson 2 0 3 1.50 0 0 0 0.00 0 0<br />
20 Shauna Harlan 0 10 1 1 0.10 1 3 4 0.40 0 0<br />
7 Kayla Holmbeck 0 6 6 30 5.00 1 0 1 0.17 0 0<br />
1 Dina Kyriakoulis 0 87 1 171 1.97 0 0 0 0.00 0 18<br />
11 Jamie McPherrin 129 82 672 5.21 0 0 0 0.00 0 0<br />
10 Katie Wyss 00 1 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0.00 0 0<br />
TEAM 00 1<br />
AURORA UNIVERSITY VB 137 242 2852 20.82 124 451 349.5 2.55 44 99<br />
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AU Directory<br />
(All numbers are 630 area code)<br />
Sport/Department Coach/Contact Phone<br />
Director of Athletics Mark Walsh 844-5111<br />
Athletics Business<br />
Manager Lisa Wisniowicz 844-4574<br />
Athletic Trainer Stevie Baker-Watson 844-5114<br />
Asst. Athletic Trainer Terry Smith 844-6173<br />
Baseball Shaun Neitzel 844-6515<br />
Basketball, Men James Lancaster 844-5144<br />
Basketball, Women Michelle Roof 844-5112<br />
Cross Country and<br />
Track and Field James Kluckhohn 844-4573<br />
Events/Equipment<br />
Manager Jason Smith 844-6891<br />
Football Rich Duncan 844-5115<br />
Golf, Men John Donofrio 844-3855<br />
Golf, Women Chad Johansen 844-3849<br />
Soccer, Men Pete Watkins 844-5268<br />
Soccer, Women Kanute Drugan 844-4207<br />
Softball Mike McKenzie 844-4939<br />
Sports Information Brian Kipley 844-7575<br />
Tennis, Men and Women Paul Heinkel 844-5152<br />
<strong>Volleyball</strong> Jerry Angle 844-5261<br />
Other Important Numbers<br />
Admission 844-5533<br />
Alumni Office 844-5486<br />
Physical Education Office 844-6181<br />
Campus Safety 844-5450<br />
Training Room 844-4891<br />
<strong>University</strong> Communications 844-5481<br />
Wellness Center 844-5434<br />
Brian Kipley<br />
Sports Information<br />
Director<br />
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AU Administration<br />
Rebecca L. Sherrick<br />
President<br />
Currently in her seventh year as <strong>Aurora</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> President, Rebecca Sherrick is<br />
a true Spartan booster and often attends<br />
athletic events. She earned her B.A. from<br />
Illinois Wesleyan <strong>University</strong> and Ph.D.<br />
from Northwestern <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Andrew Manion<br />
Provost<br />
Previously Dean of the College of Arts<br />
and Sciences from 1998 to 2000, Andrew<br />
Manion earned his B.A. from Saint Norbert<br />
College and his Ph.D. in experimental<br />
psychology from Adelphi <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Michael Moser<br />
Vice President for Student Life<br />
Michael Moser assumed the duties of Vice<br />
President for Student Life in March 2004.<br />
He has a B.A. from North Central College<br />
and a Master of Divinity from Garrett-<br />
Evangelical Theological Seminary<br />
Mark Walsh<br />
Director of Athletics<br />
Mark Walsh was named Director of<br />
Athletics in 1998. Previously, Walsh was<br />
AU’s Head Baseball Coach from 1992 to<br />
2002 and Assistant Coach from 1987 to<br />
1992. Walsh led the Spartans to nine NIIC<br />
championships and nine NCAA Tournament<br />
appearances while posting a 320-85 (.790) won-lost<br />
record in 10 seasons. Walsh also served as Assistant Football<br />
Coach at AU from 1986 to 1996 and was part of the coaching<br />
staff who reinstated football after it had been dropped in<br />
1952. Walsh earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees<br />
from <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>.
This Is <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Eckhart Hall<br />
<strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> traces its origins to the 1893 founding of a seminary in<br />
the small town of Mendota, IL. Though established initially to prepare graduates<br />
for ministry, the institution soon adopted a broader mission and moved to a<br />
new campus on the western edge of the nearby community of <strong>Aurora</strong>. With this<br />
change came a different name and a growing enrollment. In 1985, the institution<br />
was rechristened <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong>.<br />
In 1992, the <strong>Aurora</strong> and George Williams College traditions blended when the<br />
two institutions entered into the affiliation agreement that paved the way for a<br />
merger eight years later.<br />
Today <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission<br />
of the North Central Association to award degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s,<br />
and doctoral levels. The institution enrolls approximately 4,000 degree-seeking<br />
students a year on its Illinois and Wisconsin campuses.<br />
The <strong>Aurora</strong> campus offers undergraduate and graduate programs through<br />
the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education and the College of<br />
Professional Studies (including the Dunham School of Business, School of<br />
Nursing, School of Social Work and School of Health and Physical Education.)<br />
The graduate programs offer areas of specialization, leading to master’s degrees<br />
in business administration, mathematics, recreation administration, teaching<br />
and social work, as well as a doctorate in education.<br />
At AU, academic programs are enhanced through learning opportunities. The<br />
Dunham Scholars Program incorporates service learning and extracurricular<br />
activities into its business curriculum. The Honors Program offers students<br />
advanced coursework, innovative seminars and participation in special events.<br />
May Term is a three-week program offering opportunities to study abroad,<br />
research a science topic on campus or travel to Chicago to explore the city’s culture.<br />
AU offers its undergraduates a wide range of on- and off-campus learning<br />
experiences. Students participate in more than 60 musical, literary, religious,<br />
social and service organizations and play active roles in campus governance.<br />
The university also fields18 NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletic teams. The<br />
Spartans boast a winning tradition with 44 conference titles in recent years and<br />
25 regular appearances in national tournaments.<br />
The Alumni Hall of Physical Education features a racquetball court, climbing<br />
wall, complete locker room facilities, training room, weight room, aerobic-activities<br />
room, classroom and coaches’ offices.<br />
<strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong> is located in west <strong>Aurora</strong>, within an hour’s drive of Chicago<br />
and at the western end of the Illinois Research and Development Corridor. It is<br />
accessible via Interstate 88 at the Orchard Road exit.<br />
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<strong>2006</strong> <strong>Aurora</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />
Spartans <strong>Volleyball</strong> Schedule<br />
Date/Day Opponent Time<br />
Sept. 1, Fri UW-Whitewater Tournament<br />
vs. UW-Whitewater 3 p.m.<br />
vs. Wheaton College 5 p.m.<br />
Sept. 2, Sat UW-Whitewater Tournament<br />
vs. Baldwin-Wallace College 10 a.m.<br />
vs. UW-River Falls 2 p.m.<br />
Sept. 8, Fri AU Coleman Memorial Tournament<br />
vs. Wheaton College 3 p.m.<br />
vs. St. Norbert College 7 p.m.<br />
Sept. 9, Sat AU Coleman Memorial Tournament<br />
vs. Millikin <strong>University</strong> 10 a.m.<br />
vs. Ripon College 2 p.m.<br />
Sept. 12, Tue Concordia <strong>University</strong>, IL* 7 p.m.<br />
Sept. 15, Tue <strong>University</strong> of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Tournament<br />
vs. UW-Oshkosh 5 p.m.<br />
vs. Loras College 7 p.m.<br />
Sept. 16, Sat <strong>University</strong> of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Tournament<br />
vs. TBA 10 a.m.<br />
Sept. 20, Wed Dominican <strong>University</strong> 7 p.m.<br />
Sept. 26, Tue Benedictine <strong>University</strong> 7 p.m.<br />
Sept. 29, Fri <strong>University</strong> of Wisconsin-Platteville Tournament<br />
vs. Cornell College 4 p.m.<br />
vs. Elmhurst College 6 p.m.<br />
Sept. 30, Sat <strong>University</strong> of Wisconsin-Platteville Tournament<br />
vs. Lakeland College 10 a.m.<br />
vs. Clarke College 2 p.m.<br />
Oct. 4, Wed Lakeland College* 7 p.m.<br />
Oct. 6, Fri Concordia <strong>University</strong>, WI* 7 p.m.<br />
Oct. 7, Sat Alverno College* 2 p.m.<br />
Oct. 10, Tue Wisconsin Lutheran College* 7 p.m.<br />
Oct. 12, Thu Maranatha Baptist College* 7 p.m.<br />
Oct. 18, Tue Edgewood College* 7 p.m.<br />
Oct. 20, Fri Marian College* 7 p.m.<br />
Oct. 21, Sat Rockford College* 2 p.m.<br />
Oct. 24, Tue Lake Forest College* 7 p.m.<br />
Oct. 27, Fri Benedictine <strong>University</strong> Tournament<br />
vs. North Park <strong>University</strong> 3 p.m.<br />
vs. St. Norbert College 5 p.m.<br />
Oct. 28, Sat Benedictine <strong>University</strong> Tournament<br />
vs. Dominican <strong>University</strong> 10 a.m.<br />
vs. North Central College 2 p.m.<br />
Oct. 31, Tue Northern Athletics Conference Tournament First Round 7 p.m.<br />
Nov. 3, Fri Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Semi Finals TBA<br />
Nov. 4, Sat Northern Athletics Conference Tournament Finals TBA<br />
Nov. 9-11 NCAA Regionals<br />
All home matches in BOLD *Northern Athletics Conference match<br />
347 S. Gladstone Ave.<br />
<strong>Aurora</strong>, IL 60506-4892<br />
630-844-5533 or<br />
800-742-5281<br />
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