Fall/Winter 2008 - Colorado State University-Pueblo

President’s LetterIf you haven’tlooked at this75-year-oldinstitutionlately, I ask youto return fora visit during2008...I think youwill find thatwe are, indeed,growing betterwith age.Dear Alumni and Friends,In an effort to make us aging baby boomers feel better about growing older,other baby boom writers have coined sayings like, “50 is the new 40,” or evenmore optimistically, “the new 30.” While that may simply be wishful thinkingor denial for people like me who have just turned 50, it is best to look at theaccumulation of years as a process by which we grow not just older, but wiser,and more deserving of respect. I know that is the way I feel about my parents,who just turned 75, and about Colorado State University-Pueblo, which is doingthe same thing this year. 75 years old! While we are not nearly as old as theIvy League schools in the East, we have successfully educated generations ofstudents who have grown both older and wiser as a result of the fine work doneby the outstanding faculty and staff of this University under its many names,missions, and locations.The first students of Southern Colorado Junior College attended classes onthe third floor of the Pueblo County Courthouse in the fall of 1933. Not once inthe years since has the University, its students, faculty, or staff slowed down.This year in fact, we are picking up our pace in an attempt to serve even morestudents, and to provide them with more educational and extracurricularoptions. We are seeking more resources from public and private sources,renovating existing facilities and building others (see the article on page 8-9),and aggressively expanding our recruiting and retention efforts to increase ouroverall enrollment in both undergraduate and graduate programs.While we continue to serve the educational, cultural, and social needs of theSouthern Colorado region, we also are adapting to meet the changing needsof the citizens, businesses, and students with whom we come in contact. Wehave changed and added academic programs to meet those changing needs, asseen in our new undergraduate program in mechatronics and our new graduateprograms in education and acute care. In the area of student services, wehave added special programs for first-year, international, and non-traditionalstudents. Ever changing recreational needs are being addressed through theaddition of an all-purpose field, climbing walls, a ropes course, and the soon-tobe-finishedstudent recreation complex.If you haven’t looked at this 75-year-old institution lately, I ask you toreturn for a visit during 2008 — take in a football game or other athletic event,reconnect with a professor, attend a lecture by one of our nationally knownspeakers like Pulitzer Prize winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin, or even takea class. Encourage your friends and neighbors to do the same. I think you willfind that we are, indeed, growing better with age.Joseph Garcia, President2 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L O

VOLUME 18 • NUMBER 2 • FALL 2007/WINTER 2008MAGAZINE StaffEditor:Cora ZaletelGraphic Designer/Photographer:Jim Bowman, ’82Staff Writers:Laura Brandt, ’00,’02Libbey CatesAlicia EarlyRhonda GonzalesKim HillTodd Kelly, ‘90DenaSue PotestioAnthony SandstromCora ZaletelPrinter Liaison:Dale AlberAdministrationExecutive DirectorExternal Affairs:Cora ZaletelExecutive DirectorUniversity Development:DenaSue PotestioSpecial thanks for photos from:Pueblo Chieftain, Steven Arrellin,Richard Joyce, Kayla SquiresFEATURES4 Looking Forward10 Changing Face of Campus28 Foundation Annual ReportDEPARTMENTS6 Sports Central9 Campus Beat13 Alumni Connections14 Alumni Class Notes20 Global Reach21 Money MattersComments and questions aboutthe CSU-Pueblo Magazine may beaddressed to:CSU-Pueblo MagazineExternal Affairs2200 Bonforte Blvd.Pueblo, CO 81001-4901or 719.549.2810website: alumni.colostate-pueblo.edu(front cover) Created by Jim Bowman.Clock design on the cover, lower right and photocopyright Melissa Giesberg, Bull Creek Glass,www.bullcreekglass.comF a l l 2 0 0 7 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 8 3

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“This is the first of many “green” projects for usas we model the behavior we want to see the nationemulating,” he said.Program plans for new construction like theStudent Recreation Center and renovation of existingbuildings like the Academic Resource Center (Library)include green initiatives in their architectural andbuilding system designs.Over the past several years, the Universityhas completed several green initiatives and energyperformance measures. Most are not as visible asthe solar panel project, but they have broad impactacross all campus facilities. They include installingmovement sensitive light controls in all buildings,water efficient fixtures in all restrooms, decentralizedboilers, and more efficient cooling towers. The southroof panel on the HPER building is really asolar wall installed a few years ago to provideheating and cooling to the Massari Arena.Also, in 2008, the University plans to leaseor purchase environmentally-friendly electricvehicles to replace the standard state fleettrucks for maintenance to the campus andgrounds.The environmental movement on campusalso has taken on a grass roots feel, withnumerous students waving a green flag. TwoCSU-Pueblo students were among 10 finalistsin a nationwide collegiate environmentalcompetition for their proposals to create agreen business directory and a documentaryfilm that educates students to reduce their wasteand energy use. Senior biology major Jessica Vigesand sophomore music major Karina Hoeppner bothreceived $500 grants and training from The PeopleSpeak and Americans for Informed Democracy as partof the Climate Crews competition, which challengedcollege students nationwide to proposeinnovative campaign ideas aroundthe issues of climate change andhow to make a positive impact ontheir campuses. Viges and Hoeppnerhelped charter the Students forEnvironmental Awareness (SEA)student organization last spring andcurrently serve as president and vicepresident, respectively. The two ledSEA in sponsoring a Focus the Nationevent from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. on January31 in the OUC Ballroom. Focus theNation is a national effort throughcampuses across the country to educateothers about global warming. The daylongevent on the CSU-Pueblo campusfeatured workshops, panels, booths byarea environmental organizations, anda film.Members of the President’sLeadership Program (PLP) presentedthe results of a survey on recycling to Pueblo CityCouncil in late December with hopes of saving severalrecycling locations in town. The survey was part of acapstone project on environmentalism this past fallby the junior class, which also included creation of aboard game to educate elementary school children aboutvarious ways to conserve resources. The 15 juniorsimmersed themselves in environmental issues and howindividuals can make a difference in reducing theircarbon “footprints” on a daily basis.Garcia hopes that schools across the state will begreen with envy about the University’s commitmentto becoming a model for the use of renewable energysources.(top) Director of Facilities Craig Cason shows off two of theelectric vehicles being considered to replace standard state fleettrucks. (above) President Joseph Garcia receives a $27,000 rebatecheck from Aquila representative Kenny Romero that rewards theUniversity for efforts to switch to renewable energy sources.F a l l 2 0 0 7 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 8 5

SPORTS CENTRALCagers Optimistic for New SeasonA sense of optimism surrounds the opening of the 2007-08 men’s andwomen’s basketball seasons as both programs aspire to win a conferencechampionship and earn a berth into the NCAA Division II National Tournament.WomenIn his third seasonwith the Pack, KipDrown seems the closestto ascending to thatchampionship level.The ThunderWolveswere selected by RMAC coaches to win a secondconsecutive Western Division title prior tothe season, fueled largely by one of the mostexperienced rosters in the conference.The Pack returned four starters from its 2006-07 RMAC Western Division-winning squad, twoseniors and two juniors. Lindsay Black and KaylonMiller, two seniors who started nearly every gamefor the Pack last season, return to occupy the wingand the point, respectively. The ThunderWolvesare off to a 5-1 start (as of Dec. 3), the second beststart in school history (the 1975-76 team started10-0).A two-game home losing streak in earlyFebruary suddenly changed the face of what wasturning into a dominant season for the women’s team.Losses to Fort Lewis and Mesa State on consecutivenights dropped the Pack to 14-7 overall or 8-5 inRMAC play, and down to third place in the RMACWest Division.In August, more than 1,000 football fanatics packed the OUCBallroom to meet new Football Coach John Wristen and GaryBarnett (photo right), former CU coach, and learn more about a$6 million campaign by the Friends of Football (FOF) to build anon-campus football and track stadium, provide startup costs for amarching band, and create additional scholarship endowments.Dan DeRose, president of FOF, also announced that the newstadium would be named the Neta & Eddie DeRose ThunderBowlin honor of his parents. A second reception for FOF donors washeld October 5 at Rosario’s, featuring Pat Bowlen, owner of theDenver Broncos, who made a donation to the FOF and promisedto help the group as best he could. Wristen announced his firstclass of signees and unveiled the winner of the football uniformdesign contest at a luncheon on Feb. 7.MenIn Patrick Eberhart’sthird season at the helm ofthe ThunderWolves men’sbasketball program, therehas been a slow, but steady,upward ascension. In 2006-07, the ThunderWolvesimproved to 13-15 aftera 10-17 mark in 2005-06. Returning seniors, TyMcTyer, Julien Franklin,and Brian Sewald, andjunior center Jake Trahern,provide the Pack a strongnucleus to hopefully rideto the top this season. Tobegin the 2007-08 season,the Pack was struggling,going 2-4 through theseason’s first six games.The ThunderWolves werepicked to finish third inthe RMAC West Divisionstandings.As of Feb. 4, the Packmen remained in the thickof the playoff race, rising to fourth place in the RMACWestern Division standings with a 6-7 conferencerecord and 9-11 overall. That set the stage for a pivotalfour-game road trip that would make or break thePack’s season.Fall Pep Rallies Celebrate the Onset of Pack Football6 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L O

Hayes Has Record-breaking SeasonIn the 14-yearhistory of women’ssoccer, the elusive“hat trick,”three goalsin one game,has occurredonly fivetimes. Oddlyenough, theThunderWolves’all-time leadinggoal scorer cominginto the 2007 season,Robin Hayes, had neveraccomplished the feat.Hayes turned in the most impressiveindividual season performance in CSU-Pueblo history, with not one, but three hattricks – a three-goal performance againstDana College Sept. 8, another against a toughRegis team Oct. 19, and a four-goal, one assist effortagainst Adams State Sept. 7, which tied a schoolsingle-game goals record and broke the single-gamepoints record with nine. She put together a seasonthat obliterated all ThunderWolves’ records – 25 goals,which equaled her total in her previous three seasonscombined, and six assists, which doubled her careerassist output. As her career came to a close, she had50 goals, nine assists, 109 points, and 12 game-winninggoals. She holds the career and single season marks ingoals, points, and game-winning goals. She finished theseason sixth in the nation in goals scored, and fifth intotal points.For her efforts, Hayes received the recognitionshe deserved – the 2007 Rocky Mountain AthleticConference player of the year, the 2007 DaktronicsMidwest Region Player of the Year, which is awardedto the overall best player out of the RMAC, Lone StarConference and Heartland Conference, and third teamAll American, the only RMAC player to be recognized atthe national level.Call NOW!for season tickets to T-Wolf Athletics 719-549-2711.$80 buys general admission to ALL Pack athletic contestsSPORTS CENTRALDunsmoor’s Non-traditionalTraining Pays OffCompetitive runners employvarious training strategies to get inshape. Some run until their toes bleed, while othersenter high-nutrition regimens to ensure optimumhealth for long-distance races. Senior cross countrystandout Lauren Dunsmoor prefers to watch “RachaelRay.” Dunsmoor placed 11th at the NCAA Division IINational Championships in November, becoming thefirst CSU-Pueblo runner ever to qualify for nationalsand to earn All-American honors.“My training is very, well, non-traditional,”Dunsmoor quipped.Weekly, Dunsmoor gets on the treadmill or theelliptical machine, sets it up right in front of thetelevision, and runs no more than 35 miles per weekwhile learning how to cook fish stick parmesan or aperhaps some chorizo and shrimp quesadillas withsmoky guacamole dip.Dunsmoor adopted the at-home training schedulein the midst of recovering from the ‘female athletetriad,’ a competitive disorder that sparked by pushingtoo hard to achieve athletic success, resulting indisordered eating, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis. Thedisorder dealt her athletic career a variety of blows,including losing a volleyball career at the Universityof New Mexico and a track career at the University ofNorthern Colorado.Coming into this season, she was more focused onher health than wins, sticking to the principle that“less is more.” She worked out on machines with theincline set very steep, doing all her training indoors.The results were obvious. In addition to her 11th placefinish at nationals, she earned first-place finishesin three meets, a second-place finish in the RockyMountain Athletic Conference Championships, and aseventh-place finish at the NCAA Division II NorthCentral Regional Championships.“I’ve had this wonderful opportunity to dosomething that had never been done at CSU-Pueblo,”Dunsmoor said. “This whole season has been reallyeye-opening for me. It has helped me to realize and stayfocused and count my blessings that I’m here, let aloneable to run.”F a l l 2 0 0 7 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 8 7

SPORTS CENTRALFall Sports experience bestand worst of timesCharles Dickens could have written the storyof the CSU-Pueblo ThunderWolves’ 2007 fallsports season – it was the best of times, it wasthe worst of times. On one end, the CSU-Pueblowomen’s soccer program enjoyed its best season inschool history, winning 14 games and qualifyingfor the Rocky Mountain Athletic ConferenceChampionship for only the second time in schoolhistory. Cross country runner Lauren Dunsmoorbecame the first CSU-Pueblo runner to qualify andplace in the NCAA Division II Championships.On the other hand, the men’s soccer and volleyballteams struggled as young players took the firststeps toward maturity.Women’s SoccerAfter starting the season with a 4-4 record, theThunderWolves went 10-1-1 on their way to anRMAC championship berth. Senior Robin Hayespulled off an amazing season (see story pg. 7),scoring 25 goals and 56 points, both single seasonschool records, en route to setting the careermarks in goals and points, while junior goalkeeperChrissy Mandarich overtook Nadia Fercha for themost wins in CSU-Pueblo history with 28.Cross CountryComing into the 2007 season, the cross countryteam had no coach and was short of the requiredfive runners needed to score points at any meets.But sparked by senior Lauren Dunsmoor’s journeyto the NCAA Division II championships (see storypg. 7) and the hiring of Head Coach Chad Perry,the ThunderWolves’ runners each establishedpersonal bests at nearly every meet, signs that theprogram is on its way up.Men’s SoccerBad luck produced a frustrating 2007 seasonfor the men’s soccer team, as the Pack finished6-10-2 overall, missing a berth in the postseason.Coach Roy Stanley was able to attain his 100thwin as the CSU-Pueblo men’s soccer coach, butother than that, Stanley and Pack soccer fans hadto balance the joy of seeing a team execute nearlyflawless soccer on 85 percent of the field, only tosee it break down once the Pack got any chancesinside the 18-yard-line.VolleyballWith the ThunderWolves’ 2007 volleyballseason officially over with a 7-20 overall recordand acknowledgements of ‘rebuilding season’ intow, eyes are looking forward to 2008 with highhopes. New coach Chris Jonson came in with theexpected to-do-list of a new coach: implement a newsystem, acclimate players to the coach’s personalityand expectations, and most of all, win from day one.The latter was a tough order to fill, considering thatthe ThunderWolves were only returning two starters,Lindsey Wilson and Caitlyn Jewell from the 2006 team.GolfThe ThunderWolves’ men’s and women’s golfteams had two different types of fall seasons. Themen showed that they were one of the best programsin the conference, consistently battling it out with theRMAC’s top dogs, UC-Colorado Springs and WesternNew Mexico. Casey Brock and David Duarte eachturned in two top 10 finishes throughout the four falltournaments.The women struggled in the fall, not seeing anyindividual finish in the top 25 of any tournament. ThePack’s top golfer was Nicole Madrid, who reached ahigh water mark of 12th place at the Nebraska-KearneyTournament Sept. 11.TennisThe men’s and women’s teams both had a good fallseason for new coach Tom Durham. In four head-toheadmatches, the Pack men went 3-1, led by a perfectfall by Beau Fresquez, who was 4-0 in his singlesmatches. The women went 2-1 in their fall matchesdefeating Metro State and Colorado Christian whiledropping a matchup with Mesa State. They closedtheir season at the US Air Force Academy Tournament,where the Pack players put up strong efforts butcouldn’t muster a win in a tourney consisting mostly ofDivision I teams.Athletics department adds staffThe athletics department added several staff priorto the 2007-08 school year, including six new headcoaches.ThunderWolf Head Football Coach John Wristen,A84, hired former Air Force Academy assistant TomMiller (Cortland St.) as special teams coach and HunterHughes as defensive coordinator. The football programalso added former Adams State head coach, WayneMcGinn, former Denver Broncos running back, SteveSewell, and former CU assistant and player, DonnellLeomiti. McGinn will take over as the team’s offensivecoordinator, while Sewell will coach the running backs,and Leomiti will coach the defensive backs.New head coaches include Dax Charles, A94, aformer Division II national champion, as head wrestlingcoach; and Chad Perry, assistant coach at PortlandState University in Oregon, as new women’s track andfield and cross country coach.Jeremy Capo comes to CSU-Pueblo as the assistantathletic director for compliance and facilities, whileAnthony Sandstrom, A03, is the new sports informationdirector.8 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L O

NEWS BRIEFSTeacher Education Receives $1.975 million grant.CSU-Pueblo will help to curb the alarming nationalshortage of special education and linguistically diverseeducators thanks to a five-year grant from the U.S.Department of Education. CSU-Pueblo will earn nearly$400,000 in the first year of a $1.975 million grant, oneof 41 grants totaling $22.1 million granted through theTransition to Teaching program.Ritter Appoints Garcia as WICHE Commissioner.Colorado Governor Bill Ritter appointed PresidentJoseph Garcia as a commissioner to the WesternInterstate Commission for Higher Education. Garciawill complete a term that expires in 2009 to fill thevacancy created by the resignation of William J. Hyblof Colorado Springs, and joins Kaye Howe, executivedirector of the National Science Digital Library inBoulder, and David E. Skaggs, executive director ofthe Colorado Department of Higher Education, as thestate’s three representatives.Professor Part of International Scientific Discovery.Physics professor Bill Brown is among the group ofdedicated scientists that revealed a breakthrough inthe origins of high-energy cosmic rays that hit Earth.The group of researchers from the Pierre AugerCosmic Ray Observatory project (of which Brown is amember) announced that the highest-energy cosmicrays originate from the black holes of other galaxies.The breakthrough findings were released Nov. 9 as thecover story of Science magazine, considered a premierpublication for breakthroughs in science.CAMPUS BEAT75th Anniversary PartnershipRepresentatives from CSU-Pueblo and PuebloCommunity College announced their intent tocollaboratively celebrate 75 years of service to Puebloand the region in 2008 at an announcement andreception in November on the steps of the PuebloCounty Courthouse. Higher education in Pueblo had itsbeginnings in 1933 when the first classes were held inSeptember on the third floor of the courthouse.Alumnus and community member Gus Sandstrom,a 1968 graduate of SCSC and Pueblo Junior College,shared reflections about his experiences as a student.Judith DeRosa sang the SCSC school song, “Down inSouthern Colorado.” DeRosa is a former soprano withthe New York City Opera Company and now a facultymember in PCC’s music and theater department. CSU-Pueblo President Joseph Garcia and PCC PresidentJ.D. Garvin each spoke about the reasons both highereducation institutions have cause to celebrate theirshared history as well as prospects for their futures.“While we anxiously anticipate the many projectsslated for completion in 2008, we also should take timeto reflect on the people and events that have shapedwho we are today,” said Garcia. CSU-Pueblo will host aDiamond Jubilee celebration in October.Members of Die Edelweiss Musik inColorado Springs brought attendeesto their feet with several polka tunesat Festival on the Hill 2 , hosted by theAlumni Associations at CSU-Pueblo andCSU-Fort Collins. The event raised $1,445on Aug. 23 for the CSU-Pueblo TeacherEducation Program’s 6th annual SchoolSupply Drive. More than 300 peopleenjoyed cuisine and entertainmentrepresenting Pueblo’s diverse ethnicities.A huge crowd heard the first of twoPulitzer Prize winning authors featuredthroughout the 2007-08 academicyear as the University hosts a Voices ofAmerica Distinguished Lecture Series.David McCullough packed Hoag RecitalHall on Sept. 25. The series continues withPresidential commentator and PulitzerPrize winner Doris Kearns Goodwin onFeb. 19.Sixteen members of Associated Students’Government met with ColoradoCongressional Leaders Wayne Allard,Ken and John Salazar, and new WhiteHouse Press Secretary Dana Perino, a1994 alumnus, during a trip to a nationalleadership conference in Washington,D.C. in September. Perino (center) willreturn to campus to present the Spring2008 Commencement address on May 3.F a l l 2 0 0 7 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 8 9

1960sWhat began in the 1960s as an outline ofhuman figures (above) on an arid piece of prairieland in northeast Pueblo has become one millionsquare feet of living, learning, and playing spacein 17 buildings that include a sports complex,residence halls and apartments, recital hall, televisionand radio stations, and eighty (80) full-featured , multimediateaching classrooms. CSU-Pueblo is a state leader inoffering a cutting-edge academic learning environment with75 percent of its classrooms boasting high-tech capabilities.This year, the campus will open a renovated MassariArena and Health, Physical Education, and Recreationbuilding, a new student-financed recreation center, andthe Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl, which will host thereturn of football to campus on Sept. 6.As it has grown with age, the Belmont campus has become amonument to education in Southern Colorado.The face of campus changed through the decades withthe addition of the following buildings/facilities:1960s – Heating Building, University Library, Chemistry,Belmont Residence Hall, Life Science, Physics/Math1970s - Health, Physical Education & Recreation,Administration, Art/Music and Hoag Recital Hall, UniversityStudent Center, Psychology2000s1980s –Technology, Physical Plant Maintenance Facility,Buell Communications Center, Fountain Plaza, Sam JonesSports Complex, McKinney Pavilion1990s – Child Care Center, Rawlings Outdoor SportsComplex, Lindberg Gardens, Hasan School ofBusiness, Walking Stick Apartments, HasanAmphitheatre2000s – Renovations to Life Sciences, Chemistry,Health, Physical Education & Recreation10 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L O

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ALUMNI CONNECTIONSALUMNI AUTHORSAlumni: Send information abut your recently publishedbooks to alumni@colostate-pueblo.eduThrelkeld Winners:Where are they now?Dr. Patricia Clark, 1993 Threlkeld winner,recently was named one of three finalists for theHealth Care Heroes Award presented annuallyby the St. Louis Business Journal, which honorshealth care professionals who make a difference.After almost two decades as a horse trainer,Patricia Clark enrolled and graduated from USCand the University of Colorado Health SciencesCenter, which she followed with a general surgeryresidency at Exempla St. Joseph Hospital inDenver. Clark moved to St. Louis in July 2006to accept a position at Kenneth Hall RegionalHospital in East St. Louis, which provides healthcareservices to a population that lacks public orprivate health insurance.“We have surgeons and medical personnelfrom this country volunteering overseas in ThirdWorld countries, while we have large underservedpopulations within our own borders who needaccess to medical care,” Clark said. “Our innercities are not as glamorous as Africa, but there isdesperate need for our physicians to devote theirgood works here in their own backyards.”As a trauma and general surgeon, Clark spendsher mornings repairing hernias, removing gallbladders, putting in catheters for chemotherapyand performing other scheduled surgeries. In theafternoons, she sees clinic patients. About two orthree times a week, she is on call to operate ongunshot wounds and other emergencies.Some of her doctor friends question why shechooses to work in East St. Louis, but she expressesno doubts.“I went to medical school hoping I could make adifference. This is a location where I feel that way.”Betty Alt, A54Married to a retired Air Forcecolonel for 47 years, Betty Alt, A54, isa world traveler, author of 12 books,antique wedding dress collector, anda 75-year-old grandmother. She also isconsidered one of the most amazing sociology instructors on campus.As an offi cer’s wife, she was involved with the responsibilities androles associated with a military wife, and the travel was simply a part oflife, which Betty thoroughly enjoyed.A list of Alt’s books include:Campfollowing: A History of theMilitary Wife; Slaughter in CellHouse 3 – the Anatomy of aRiot; Weeping Violins: the GypsyTragedy in Europe; Followingthe Flag: Marriage and theModern Military; Keepers of theKeys: A Warden’s Notebook.Her latest, The Proteus Agenda, is co-authored with a former student,David Conway. She also co-authored with fellow alum Sandra Wells, A73,retired Chief Investigator with Pueblo’s District Attorney’s Offi ce, FleecingGrandma & Grandpa: Protecting Against Scams, Cons and Frauds; PoliceWomen: Life with the Badge; Wicked Women: Black Widows, Child Killersand other Women in Crime. The duo is currently working on a fourth bookcalled, Mountain Mafi a, about the history of the mob in Colorado. She alsoco-authored a book with her husband, Bill, Black Soldiers, White Wars: BlackWarriors from Antiquity to the Present.Thomas L. Butler, A63The story of a Michigan family’sinteractions with the Potawatomi Indians is thesubject of the fi rst book by Thomas L. Butler, A63,(pen name T. Lee Butler) Tom Huston, A Pioneer,Lest we Forget!published in September.Butler seized the opportunity to use hisretirement years fromXcel Energy to pursuehis passion of local andU.S. history. The book culminates four yearsof historical research in order to tie in afi ctitious Tom Huston to historical facts aboutthe Potawatomi Indians, specifi cally ChiefBaw Beese’s tribe, and the Arapaho Indians inColorado. Butler, who earned an associate’sdegree in diesel technology at Pueblo JuniorCollege before earning a bachelor’s degreeat Regis, and a master’s degree at the University of Phoenix, lives inLakewood, Colorado, with his wife, Jean, A62. He is currently working onhis second book, The Legacy of Tom Huston, a Pioneer.F a l l 2 0 0 7 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 8 13

ALUMNI CLASS NOTESSCJCPJC SCSCUSCCSU-PuebloWe’re all connectedTimothy and Amanda Garrett, ’01Travel and Teach AbroadBoth born and raised in Pueblo, Colo.,Tim and Amanda Garrett, both A01,went to school together as childrenbut did not actually meet and fall inlove until college. Both the Garrettsdecided early on they wanted totravelandteach abroad. Amandahas taught first grade for three yearsafter earning her bachelor’s degree inbiology with an elementary educationendorsement. This year, she began teaching English forSpeakers of Other Languages (ESOL) at the Emerald Campusin Pudong Shanghai in China. Tim earned a degree incomputer information systems and a minor in art. He teachesmath and problem-solving skills at the Shanghai CommunityInternational Schools. The couple looks forward to immersingthemselves into the cultures of Shanghai.1950sSSGT Joe A. Howell, A59, Spokane, WA,retired from the United States Air Force as aRepo Man for Action Recovery Services.Charles W. Ready, A58, Rye, CO, is theowner of Charles W. Ready Financial Services.Elwyn Alber, A56, Pueblo, is chair ofthe Criminal Justice Department at PuebloCommunity College.Harold Gilmore, A57, Indianapolis, IN, isretired from UNISYS Corporation.Sally Ann Brown, A56, Hillsboro, OR, is aretired elementary teacher from MooberryElementary School.1960sJames Clark, A63, Pueblo, is theaccounting manager for the Pueblo CountyGovernment.Louis Nelson, A68, Pueblo, teaches atPitts Middle School.PJCPJC/SCSCPatrick Leonard, A69, Lamar, CO, is afirefighter and an EMT for the City of Lamar.William Lucero, A69, Pueblo, wasinducted into East High School Hall of Fame.Mary Jo Ballinger, A69, Pueblo, isexecutive director of exceptional studentservices in Pueblo City Schools.1970sSCSC/USCKathy West, A70, Pueblo, is the executivedirector of human resources for Pueblo CitySchools.Wayne Genova, A71, Pueblo, has retiredafter 36 years of serving the music programsin Pueblo City Schools.Steve Schoenmakers, A72, Pueblo,retired in June as superintendent of theColorado Mental Health Institute.Donna Lee Stutzman, A73, Pueblo,teaches French and Italian at Central HighSchool. She received the Colorado Congressof Foreign Language Teachers Excellence inTeaching Award.Sandra Corwin, A73, Pueblo, teachesmath at Corwin Middle School and hasbeen inducted into National Honor Roll’sOutstanding American Teachers.Tim “Jonesy” Jones, A74, Oklahoma City,OK, is a regional sales manager for AdvanceFood Company.Fred Joseph, A75, Denver, CO, is aColorado Securities Commissioner for theDivision of Securities in the Department ofRegulatory Services.Bob Cherry, A75, Colorado Springs, CO,owns an internet bluegrass music magazinecalled Cybergrass (www.cybergrass.com)Edward M. Lopez, M.D., A75, hasreturned to Pueblo as the medical directorof St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center’s level IItrauma program. He had served as medicaldirector for the level III trauma program atBanner Health’s Sterling Regional MedicalCenter in Sterling and has practiced generalsurgery for more than 22 years.Robert Hook, A76, Whitehall, PA, is vicepresident of the Division of Transportationfor the Bon-Ton Stores Inc.Larry D. Thompson, A76, Pueblo, hasreceived his second Centurion ProducerAward for his sales success during 2006 forCentury 21.Jeanette Garcia, A76, Pueblo, is anassistant principal at Keating EducationCenter.Beverly Samek, A76, Pueblo, is directorof social services for Pueblo City Schools.Karen Fowler, A76, Greeley, CO, hasreturned from teaching a year in Puerto Ricoto her position as professor of managementat the University of Northern Colorado.Jeffrey Luttkus, A77, San Jose, CA, is astaff engineer for Lockheed Martin Corp.14 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L O

Fred Joseph, ’75Secure in his ProfessionALUMNI CLASS NOTESA business administration degree from SCSC has proven to be a great investment for FredJoseph, A75, who now regulates securities laws and investment advisors as the Colorado SecuritiesCommissioner.A native of Walsenburg, Joseph said it was natural for him to go to college in Pueblo sincehis older sister and several cousins also attended. He lived in the residence halls throughout hiscollege years and remembers taking the city bus for a nickel each way between the Orman andthe Belmont campuses even though gas was just .30 a gallon! He remembers Pueblo as a friendlyand hospitable town and has fond memories of places like La Tronicas, Patti’s Restaurant, theStar Bar, the Joker Drive-In, Johnny’s Coors Tavern, Sam and Ray’s, Gaetano’s, and the Hogan.As Colorado Securities Commissioner since 1999, Joseph enforces the securities laws in Colorado andoversees the regulatory agency that licenses stockbrokers, brokerage firms, and investment advisers in Colorado. More than150,000 stockbrokers, 2,400 brokerage firms, and 8,800 investment advisers are licensed to do business in Colorado. Priorto assuming that post, he was Deputy Securities Commissioner for seven years. He also has worked in the financial industryin bank operations as well as mortgage and construction lending. He is President-Elect of the North American SecuritiesAdministrators Association, the oldest international organization devoted to investor protection. He has been married to Jeri, anx-ray technologist, for more than 25 years. They have a son, Mark, a freshman at Denver Lutheran High School.Celebrating 75 Years • 1933-2008John Obrin, A78, Pueblo, retired after30 years as an accounting tech at the CSU-Pueblo Bookstore.Ruben Archuleta, A78, Pueblo,has published his fourth book titled,Penitente Renaissance, Manifesting Hope,which includes photos, a history of thebrotherhood, and early 1900s rosters of morethan 600 Penitentes.Paul Prijatel, A78, Golden, CO, is aconsulting geologist for Payson Systems,USA, Inc.Gerard Flores, A78, Pueblo, is anassistant principal for Central High School.Peggy Logan, A78, Pueblo, is a seniorclerk typist for the Special Victims Unit in theCity of Pueblo Police Department.Paul Gronewoller, A78, Ft. Collins, CO,manages his own company, Gronewoller andAssociates.Patricia Erjavec, A79, Pueblo, is thepresident and CEO of El Pueblo Boys andGirls Ranch and was recognized during the20th anniversary celebration of the Women’sFoundation of Colorado.Rafael Lorenzo Gallegos, A79, Antonito,CO, is a Colorado State Representative forDistrict 62.1980sUSCJohn Alesch, A81, Schaumburg, IL, issenior regional service director for the Mid-West Region for the Boys and Girls Club.John Brainard, A81, Pueblo, has retiredas director of assessment and math fromPueblo City Schools.Michael Cafasso, A82, Pueblo, has joinedthe Pueblo Board of Water Works. He stillserves as the Colorado President for theAmerican Bank of Commerce.Dick Wadhams, A82, Littleton, CO, hasbeen chosen as the new chairman for theState of Colorado Republican Party.Rochelle Kelly DeVargas, A84, Pueblo,has been named regional director of publicrelations and community affairs for St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center.John Wristen, A84, Pueblo, has beenhired as coach of the CSU-Pueblo footballteam, which will open its season on Sept. 6,2008.Dominic W. Frederico, A85, Palmer Lake,CO, is president of Appaloosa Productions.Helen Lester, A86, Alamosa, CO, is thedirector of the Oncology/Infusion Unit atSan Luis Valley Regional Medical Center andpassed the Oncology Nursing Certification(OCN) examination in April.David Aguilera, A87, Denver, CO, is ameteorologist on KCNC-TV Channel 4.Cynthia Muckel, A88, Pueblo, is principalat Columbian Elementary School.Lesa Meeks, A88, Pueblo West, CO, hasbeen certified as a leadership coach from TheLife Coach Institute.Donald Luers Jr., A88, Kingman, AZ, is achild youth crisis worker.Krista S. Lund, A89/01, Pueblo, CO,graduated from the Arizona College ofOsteopathic Medicine in Glendale, AZ, onJune 1, 2007.1990sPatricia Bekeza, A90, Pueblo, receivedher real estate broker’s license and nowworks as an agent for Bernal Realty.Jim Zalzalah, A91, Oregon, IL, ispresident of Zalzalah Studios Inc. He and hiswife Vicky have two young boys, Zacharyand Nicholas.Laura Kelly, A91, Pueblo, is director ofcommercial relations for US Bank.Tharyn Mulberry, A91, Pueblo, isprincipal at Heaton Middle School.USCF a l l 2 0 0 7 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 8 15

ALUMNI CLASS NOTESDick Wadhams, ’82Wadhams Leads Colorado GOPDick Wadhams’ political career began at age 19 before he graduated from college when hewas elected the Bent County Republican Chairman in 1975. Although best known nationallyfor running South Dakota U.S. Senator John Thune’s 2004 campaign that unseated 26-yearincumbent Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle, he has managed several of the tougheststatewide campaigns in Colorado over the past 18 years. Wadhams returned to Colorado inMarch to lead the state’s Republican Party as Republican State Chairman.A 2001 Outstanding Alumnus, Wadhams was raised in Southern Colorado near Las Animasand attended Lamar and Otero Junior Colleges before entering then USC in 1975. While studyingpolitical science, he left the University to work full time on President Gerald Ford’s Southern Coloradocampaign and spent the next four years working for the state legislature. Returning to Pueblo in 1981 to finish his degree, heopened and directed the Pueblo office of U.S. Senator Bill Armstrong. In 1990, Wadhams managed U.S. Senator Hank Brown’ssuccessful campaign and then served as press secretary to the U.S. Senator Conrad Burns of Montana, where he helped Burnsbecome the first Republican senator in history to be re-elected in Montana. He then returned to Colorado to campaign asmanager for U.S. Senator Wayne Allard in 1996 when Allard defeated the heavily favored Attorney General Gale Norton for theRepublican nomination. Wadhams managed Governor Bill Owens’ 1998 campaign when Owens became the first Republican tobe elected Governor of Colorado in 28 years and served as Owens’ press secretary for the next three years.Steven Kalaher, A92, La Junta, CO,teaches visual/fine arts and art history atOtero Junior College.Charlotte Macaluso, A92, Pueblo, isexecutive director of elementary educationfor Pueblo City Schools.Lauri Martin, A92, Pueblo, is a registerednurse at Parkview Episcopal Hospital.Mark Gazette, A92, Pueblo, is facilitiesmanagement director for Pueblo CitySchools.Dr. Charles D. Caldwell, MS93, Pueblo,is a lab coordinator in the chemistrydepartment at CSU-Pueblo.Sarena Allgood, A93, Dallas TX, is a teamleader and project manager for the DallasCounty Community College District.Jennifer Tibbs, A94, Pueblo, is acorporations officer at Bridges ChildPlacement Agency.Ron Gibson, A94, Colorado Springs, CO,was named a Deputy Chief of Police for theColorado Springs Police Department.Jennifer Janssen, A95, Pueblo, waspromoted to student loan specialist atSunWest Educational Credit Union.Richard Gallop, A95, Pueblo, iscase manager at Minnequa CommunityCorrections.Amy Weisdorfer, A95, Longmont, CO, is astay at home mom.Michael Bayer, A95, Pueblo, is principalat Spann Elementary School.Mike Castellucci, A95, Pueblo, is vicepresident and business banker manager atthe Downtown Pueblo branch of Vectra BankColorado.Brian Beitzel, A96, received the PaulR. Pintrich Outstanding DissertationAward from the American PsychologicalAssociation’s Division 15 (EducationalPsychology).Mohammed Ghamdi, A96, Pueblo,started a company in 1996 called MassService and Supply LLC, which received the2007 Fort Carson Contractor of the YearAward.Amy Leah Cummings, A96, Nahunta, GA,teaches at Brantley County High School.Alison Mizer, A97, Denver, CO, is thecontroller at St. Anthony Central Hospital.Shawna Rice, A97, Pueblo, is a lender atSunWest Educational Credit Union.Rosalind Saucedo, A97, Pueblo, isa part owner and broker associate forKeller Williams Realty. She received theGold Achievement Award for 2006 for theColorado Region.Randy Craig, A97, Colorado Springs, CO,is employed at the Pikes Peak WorkforceCenter.Samuel Johnson, A98, Las Animas, CO,is a correctional officer at the Bent CountyCorrectional Facility.Roy Kelly, A98, Woodland Park, CO, is theowner of Country Computers.Steve Liebowitz, A98, Colorado Springs,CO, is a Deputy Chief of Police for theColorado Springs Police Department.Jeanie Tracy, A99, Colorado Springs,CO, is a medical technologist at MemorialHospital.John DiMatteo, A99, Pueblo, is thedirector of emergency services and the acutetreatment unit at the Spanish Peaks MentalHealth Center.2000sUSC/CSU-PuebloGail Kelly, A00, Tacoma, WA, exhibits hersculptural ceramics in a show called Fruition,Maturation, Transformation.Diedre Ashley, A00, Fort Walton Beach,FL, is a test support manager for the UnitedStates Air Force (civilian).Erin Plumer, A00, Salina, KS, is amarketing consultant and works in theAdvertising Department of the SalinaJournal.16 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L O

ALUMNI CLASS NOTESJosh Peek, ’03It’s boots and chaps • It’s cowboy hats • It’s spurs and latigo• It’s the ropes and the reins • And the joy and the pain • Andthey call the thing rodeo--Garth Brooks, RodeoGarth Brooks could easily be describing Josh Peek’s life growing up on his family’s Pueblo ranchand earning more than 25 roping and wrestling, MVP, and All-Around National Championships since2000. He headed to Las Vegas in December for the Wranglers National Rodeo Finals, ranked numbertwo in the All Around PRCA World Standings. Inspired and encouraged by his father’s talent, Peek hastraveled thousands of miles to his greatest accomplishment thus far — being named one of 15 cowboysin the world invited to Las Vegas for the 10 days of ‘The Best Show on Dirt’.Peek learned to rope by age nine and wrestle steers by age 16. In 1993, Peek became a member of theNational Little Britches Rodeo Association (NLBRA), and over time, he earned numerous awards in the NLBRA,the National High School Rodeo Association , the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, the ColoradoProfessional Rodeo Association, the Kansas Professional Rodeo Association, the Texas Cowboys RodeoAssociation, and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.When not on the local or national rodeo circuit, Peek uses his business administration degree to tend to his business, ThreePeeks Trimming, trimming dairy cows at four large dairies in Canon City, Colo. For more on Peek’s career and family, check outhis website at www.peekrodeo.com.Celebrating 75 Years • 1933-2008Vanessa Trexel, A01, Pueblo, is the vicepresident of finances at Power Credit Union.Sheila Perez, A01, Pueblo, has beenselected as 2006 Title I Teacher of theYear for her work as a teacher at SpannElementary School.Ryan Lown, A01, Pueblo, is vice presidentof managed care at Parkview Medical Center.David Lund, MS01, is a facilities engineerfor the U.S. Air Force.Heather DiSalvo, A01, Pueblo, is a clinicaltherapist at Parkview Medical Center.Shiela Perez, A01, Pueblo, teaches thirdgrade for the Pueblo City Schools.Jilliane (Starcer) Lewis, A01, Salt LakeCity, UT, works for the Home of the Utah Jazz1320 KFAN.Danielle McDermott, MS02, isconducting clinical research training thisyear with Dr. Professor Mark Spitz of theDepartment of Neurology/Division ofEpilepsy at the University of Colorado HealthSciences Center while interviewing for aresidency position in neurology.Margarita Sifuentes-Saenz, A02,Denver, CO, is a clinical geneticist at theChildren’s Hospital.Stacey Diaz, A03, Pueblo, is a registerednurse for Colorado Mental Institute ofPueblo.Scott Lewis, A03, Salt Lake City, UT, is aproject manager for ServiceMaster, Inc.James D. Garcia, A04, MS06, Aurora, CO,is an analytical chemist for Bionovo, Inc.Jessica Cipriani, A04, Pueblo, wasnamed the new resource development andoperations manager at NeighborWorks ofPueblo.Trisha Fernandez, A04, Pueblo, is theinterim visual arts curator for the Sangre deCristo Arts Center.Joan Shadinger, A04, Pueblo, hasopened Creative Expressions by Jess, LLCwhich is an art supply instruction/gallery on1624 HWY 50 Plaza.Jacob M. Robinson, A04, is one of 50students (out of 2500 applications) acceptedfor graduate study at The University ofSouthern California School of Cinematic Artsin Los Angeles.Bryan A. Montoya, A04, Pueblo, is theenvironmental health specialist for thePueblo City-Council Health Department.Ted Anthony, A04, Lakewood, CO,is a bio-chemist at Pintail Nevada GoldTechnologies.Dalton Sprouse, A05, Pueblo, is creatinglocal business advertising campaigns forClear Channel Communications.Jessie Walker, A05, Vermillion,SD, completed a master’s degree ininterdisciplinary studies from University ofSouth Dakota with emphasizes in the areasof Political Science, Sociology, CriminalJustice, and History.Stephanie Trujillo, A05, Pueblo, is thebusiness relationship manager for WellsFargo Bank.Lisa Vazquez, A06, Pueblo, is themarketing and membership assistant at theSangre De Cristo Arts Center.Melissa Babcock, A06, Pueblo, teachesthird grade at Cesar Chavez Academy andis married to Anthony Mestas, A00, acorrespondent for the Pueblo Chieftain.Karla Thielbar, A06, Pueblo, teachersthird grade at Goodnight Elementary School.Jennifer Kedward, A06, Pueblo, is anenvironmental coordinator for the PuebloCity-County Health Department.Nicki Hart, A07, Pueblo, is a marketingspecialist at the Sangre de Cristo Arts andConference Center.Jason Gangel, A07, Greenwood Village,CO, is a customer contact representative atOppenheimer Funds.F - Faculty • FS - Former Student • A - AlumniF a l l 2 0 0 7 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 8 17

ALUMNI CLASS NOTESRachel (Webber), ’06 and Dustin Trimble, ’06Trimbles Make Beautiful Music TogetherRachel (Webber), A06, and Dustin Trimble, A06, are making beautiful music together asnewlyweds and as members of the Air Force Band of the Golden West at Travis Air ForceBase in Fairfield, Calif. Rachel performs operatic selections with the woodwind quartetand sings the national anthem for official Department of Defense functions, while Dustinis a member of Commander’s Jazz Ensemble, solo artist, and clinician.Both graduated with music degrees and honors from CSU-Pueblo, he with a majorin music performance and an emphasis in non-classical guitar, and she with a vocalemphasis and a major in music education. The couple graduated May 6, got marriedon May 21, and entered the Air Force soon after. Following basic military training, theywere accepted into the Band of the Golden West and began touring the western states.At CSU-Pueblo, Trimble performed solo and as part of the University’s classical and jazz guitar ensembles, theconcert choir, the Pueblo Chorale and the Pueblo Symphony, and also was a member of the President’s LeadershipProgram and the music department’s student advisory board. He continues to teach private guitar lessons as he didthroughout his college career. Rachel performed often for University and community events as a member of the CSU-Pueblo concert choir, chamber choir, vocal jazz ensemble, and the department’s student advisory board.The Trimbles have fond memories of CSU-Pueblo and feel grateful to serve and support America’s Armed Forces.BIRTHSDaughter born on Jan. 8, 2007, to Krista,A01, and Ronald PearmanSon born on March 22, 2007, to BarbaraRomero, A06, and Justin TurnerBaby born on April 6, 2007, to Renee,A93, and Jon RubinfeldDaughter born on May 6, 2007, toAmanda, A01, and Timothy Garrett, A01Daughter born on May 26, 2007, toMaribeth, A02, and Robert CoultripSon born on May 30, 2007, to Stephanie,A03, and Lee ArellanoSon born on June 13, 2007, to Jessica,A00, and Troy ChavezSon born on June 17, 2007, to Chris, A00and Janelle MarkertSon born on June 22, 2007, to RichardArmstrong, A01 and Emelie Riensch-ArmstrongDaughter born on June 30, 2007, toChristina, A94, and Donald DurningDaughter born on July 4, 2007, to Leah,A98, and Brad PingelDaughter born on July 16, 2007, to Lynn,A00, and Jeff, A00, LeyvaDaughter born on July 17, 2007, toHeather, A01, and Aaron Crowley, A01Babies born on Aug. 4, 2007, to Yvette,A02, and Neal RobinsonBaby born on Aug. 2, 2007, to Jozette,A00, and Donald HemphillBaby born on Aug. 6, 2007, to Gina, A03,and Phillip CollettiMARRIAGESJilliane Starcer, A01, and Scott Lewis,A03, Sept. 29, 2006Jennifer Tate, A99, and Donald Carley,Feb. 17, 2007Shanda Glenn, A05, and Craig Scarberry,March 17, 2007Jaime Hribar, A04, and Jason Cornelison,May 12, 2007Melissa Babcock, A06, and AnthonyMestas, A00, May 12, 2007Elizabeth Lown, A03, and Kurt Krummel,June 16, 2007Valerie G. Ortiz, A01, and James C. Elson,Sept. 7, 2007ANNIVERSARIESErnie and Irene Pena, 50th weddinganniversary, March 17, 2007Marilynn, A55, and Ronald Gettel, 50thwedding anniversary, June 15, 2007Steve, A51, and Jean Hiza, 50th weddinganniversary, June 22, 2007Lou Jean, A45, and James D Clark, 60thwedding anniversary, July 4, 2007Carlos, A71, and Olive Baca, 50th weddinganniversary, July 13, 2007Joan, A00, and Robert Selvage, 50thwedding anniversary, July 28, 200718 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L O

ALUMNI CLASS NOTESAlumni Board of Directors2006-07OfficersChris Turner ‘03 Interim PresidentCharles Davis ‘87 TreasurerChelsea Wright ‘06 At LargeDirectorsNanette Anderson ‘82Cathy Ames-Farmer ‘81Lisa Aragon ‘93Kenneth Crowell ‘91, ‘99Abbey Esquibel ‘95, ‘02Trisha Macias ‘05Mark Gazette ‘92Richard Joyce ‘81Rick Macaluso ‘82Nick Potter SAA PresidentJoanie Stephens ‘03Keith Willschau ‘07Lisa Vasquez ‘06Michelle Young ‘02John BortonFaculty Rep.In MemoryErnest AtteberryFormer CSU-Pueblo employee Ernest Atteberry passed away June 14, 2007.Atteberry worked as an HVAC mechanic at the University from 1980 until hisretirement in 2000. He enjoyed racing, bowling, and family time. He is survived byhis wife, son, and two daughters. He also leaves behind his four grandchildren.Robert GrahamRetired faculty member Dr. Robert Graham passed away in OklahomaCity on June 27, 2007 from a heart attack. Graham joined the faculty atthe University of Southern Colorado in 1980 as professor of physics andchair of the physics department, and retired in 1999 after 19 years ofservice.Marion BossDr. Marion Boss, a former business education faculty member, died Oct. 24.He taught business courses and held various other positions for the Departmentof Continuing Education for nearly three decades. Boss served in the U.S. ArmyAir Corps during World War II. He enjoyed singing and dancing and was an activemember of the Pueblo Chorale Society and the Retirees Association.Charles HostetlerFormer Professor of Education Dr. Charles Hostetler died Nov. 4. Hostetlerjoined the faculty at Southern Colorado State College in 1964 after serving as aprincipal in Bristol and Fort Lupton, Colo., and then as superintendent in theLittleton Public School system. Earning his Ph.D. in education at the Universityof Denver in 1965, he taught in the Education Department until his retirement in1989.Geraldine DaughteryThe University lost one of its own when Geraldine Daugherty passed away inDecember, 2007. She served as a lecturer in the Department of English and ForeignLanguages since 1990. Daugherty earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Mt.St. Joseph’s in Cincinnati, Ohio, and her master’s degree from St. Francis College inFort Wayne, Indiana. She is survived by her daughter, Beth. Daugherty planned toretire from the University in August, 2008.Student-Athlete ReunionMore than 150 former student athletesfrom as far as Malaysia, California, andFlorida reunited the weekend of July26-28. Dick Probst, 1965-67 football,traveled the farthest while Kay Becher,42-43 basketball, came from the oldestclass. Bob Berry, former SCSC footballplayer, has been the driving force for thereunion, along with former PJC, SCSC, andUSC football coach Don Stutters. Becauseof the reinstated football program,organizers said future events will be heldduring Homecoming weekends.Russell Edward “Ed” ReinerRetired faculty member Dr. Russell Edward “Ed” Reinier passed away Jan.5, 2008. Reinier was a former professor of business. After his retirement, Reinierserved as a volunteer worker at the Pueblo Reservoir Fish Hatchery for nineyears. He loved nature and the mountains and was an enthusiastic sports fan.Reinier is survived by his wife, three children, seven grandchildren, and six greatgrandchildren.Anna TaussigAnna Taussig, 95, a former professor at the University of Southern Colorado,passed away last June. Fluent in French, German, Russian, and English, Taussigserved as professor and chairperson of the Foreign Languages Department from1966 until her retirement in 1977. She established the Anna and Frank TaussigScholarship Fund in 1973 upon her husband’s death.F a l l 2 0 0 7 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 8 19

Born in Bursa, Turkey, to the son of aneconomics professor and a high schoolteacher, Burak Unay, A07, enjoyed achildhood where the sea meets the olivegardens. He chose to study IndustrialEngineering at Yildiz Technical Universityin Istanbul, but as an exchange studentto the U.S., he worked for UniversalStudios Theme Parks in Orlando for asummer, which signifi cantly infl uencedhis decision to return to this country.Unay met CSU-Pueblo professorDr. Hüseyin Sarper at an internationaleducation fair, when he decided toattend CSU-Pueblo and earn his master’sdegree in Industrial and SystemsEngineering. The beauty and silence ofPueblo surrounded by Rocky Mountainswas breathtaking, and Burak knew hehad made the right choice.With degree in hand, Unay returnedto Turkey to complete his compulsorymilitary service, which fi nds him onthe Turkey-Iraq border responsible for a15-member team of privates. When hismilitary service concludes in early 2008,he will seek a job in his professionand marry his fi ancé, Sabriye Hoses.His hobbies include playing ney (reedfl ute), paragliding, trekking, RC ModelAirplanes, and soccer.GLOBAL REACHSingapore NativeMarried to his JobSingapore native LukePachymuthu, A98, is married andhead-over-heels in love. But his spouseis actually an “it.”“I love my job. There are manytimes when I feel I am married to thenewsroom. I couldn’t possibly ask fora better wife,” said the mass communicationsgraduate.He returned to his home country in 2003 after earning a master’sdegree in Brussels and currently covers energy and shipping in Asia as acorrespondent for Reuters.Journalism is all he needs in a relationship right now.“I’m not married. And if you’re going to ask me if there is anyone, theshort answer is, no, and chances are there isn’t going to be anyone for awhile at least,” Luke said. “You know how it is in a newsroom. It’s alive,dynamic and vibrant. It’s a rush that is very addictive.”It was the same feeling he had at the USC Today newsroom, whichhe considered his second home while in Pueblo. Despite his love affairwith journalism, Pachymuthu said he doesn’t want others to think he’sa workaholic. He recently bought himself an acoustic guitar and hasbeen taking lessons, writing music, and already recording some of it in astudio. Besides music, he has found other gratifying outlets for his energy,including volunteering through his church on trips around the region,teaching English, and hammering and nailing.“It helps feed the soul, selfish as it may sound. But when (it’s) put intoperspective, we usually are very grateful for what we’ve got.”And one of the things he got was a great education.“The mass comm department offered me a20 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L Osense of direction. My only regret is that I didn’ttry out TV/radio.”Yeap Reaps Benefi t of DegreeMass Communications graduate EmilyYeap, A01, is reaping the rewards of herCSU-Pueblo degree on an international scaleas a communications and public relationsprofessional at Taylor’s University College in KualaLumpur, Malaysia.Yeap’s duties include media relations, monitoring and analysis, writingand editing communication materials; managing and covering events, andmaintaining and updating a Web site for several houses, buildings andschools on the campus. She also prepares press kits and advises variousdepartments in public relations strategies.Understandably, work dominates her time, but she keeps a littlefor herself by cycling, bowling, swimming, and playing tennis. Learningto play golf is on her list of future projects as is continuing her churchactivities and travel. Already, she has returned to the U.S. for visits to NewYork and the Midwest, but also explored area sites such as Siem Reap inCambodia to see the remnants of the great Khmer civilization, includingthe magnificent Angkor Wat. Visiting Phuket, Thailand is on her futuretravelogue as well as pursuing a doctorate in communication.

We would alsolike to thank thefollowing donorswho providescholarshipsdirectly toCSU-Pueblo:Assistance LeagueKane FamilyFoundationPEO InternationalPioneer FundYourMONEYMATTERS!GIFTS TOCSU-PuebloFOUNDATION(July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007)$100,000 - $499,999Carpet Direct CorporationDaniels FundMrs. Josephine DeleonMr. and Mrs. Daniel E. DeRose*Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. DeRose*Mr. Edward L FickerMr. Robert H. Rawlings*$25,000 - $99,999Mr. and Mrs. Gino Carleo*ComcastThe David and Lucile Packard FoundationDr. and Mrs. Mike DeRose*El Pomar FoundationMr. and Mrs. Arthur H. GonzalesMr. and Mrs. Ted Hernandez*Kane Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Earl R. LawrenceLeVert W. Hoag FoundationDr. and Mrs. Bill Mueller*Dr. and Mrs. Rudy Padula*Pueblo County Sheriff’s DepartmentRobert Hoag Rawlings FoundationMr. Mike Roumph*Mr. Michael P. TorriMONEY MATTERS$10,000 - $24,999Ms. Mary A. AbbateAquilaBoettcher FoundationConvergysDale Spradley MotorsE.M. Christmas FoundationMr. Ted Knowles*Legacy BankLittle Caesar’s PizzaMr. and Mrs. Nick Pannunzio*The Pueblo ChieftainPueblo Crimestoppers, Inc.Pueblo Hotel & Conference CenterRamada InnSouthern Colorado Press ClubMr. Robert K. SpratlenWagner RentsWingateYellow Book USA$5,000 - $9,999AnonymousThe Big PictureCampbell-EwaldGobin’s Inc.Imprinted Sportswear Shop Inc.Helen L. JonesLoaf ‘N Jug/Mini Mart Inc.Parkview Medical CenterPGA Golf ProfessionalsPueblo Country ClubPueblo Italian InvitationPueblo MarriottSCA Insurance Inc.Mr. Timothy H. SimmonsMr. and Mrs. Robert D. Snyder, Sr.Sunwest Educational Credit UnionThe Trane CompanyMr. William I. VidmarWells Fargo-Pueblo$1,000 - $4,999ABC BankAnonymousAtlas Pacifi c EngineeringAutomotive Aftermarket Industry Assoc.Mr. and Mrs. Phil BallardBattelleThe Benefi ts Broker/ABH Ins.Mr. and Mrs. Orion BirchMrs. Ruth C. Bisel-YoderBoard of Water WorksDr. and Mrs. John M. BortonDr. and Mrs. Stephen T. Brown, IIIDr. and Mrs. Michael H. BryantBuffalo Wild Wings Grill & BarBusiness Women’s NetworkCactus FlowerDr. Hector R. CarrascoMrs. Ann CarruthCentennial Insurance Agency LLCLenore T. Chamberlain EstateCMS Investment Fund Mgt, LLCColdwell Banker Partners Real EstateIncludes Friends of Football Gift=*Donors 2006-07Core Values of the CSU-Pueblo FoundationGratefulWe are thankful for every dollar donated to CSU-Pueblo for the benefit of our students and ultimately,for the benefit of our community-at-large.Service-OrientedYou are our customer. How may we help you?CompetentWe are well-trained professionals exhibitingcompetencies in asset management, accounting, donorstewardship, planned giving and financial planning.TrustworthyWe want to earn your trust by keeping our word anddoing our very best to be worthy of your faith in us.GenuineWe desire an authentic relationship with you andpledge to facilitate this through honest and opencommunication.RespectfulWe pledge to value you in every single interaction– even when we disagree.ResponsiveWe won’t let grass grow under our feet. We willrespond to your requests in a timely manner and beconscientious to meet or exceed your expectations.ProfessionalAt all times, we will exhibit behavior becoming ofpersons entrusted with great responsibility.F a l l 2 0 0 7 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 8 21

MONEY MATTERSDonors 2006-07$1,000 - $4,999 (Cont.)Colorado East Bank & TrustColorado State Employees Credit UnionColorado State UniversityColorado State University SystemCommunity Banks of Southern ColoradoCSU-Pueblo President’s AccountD.D. Marketing Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Julius Fugard Dammann, IIIMr. and Mrs. Ronald E. DehnDenver Metro Chamber FoundationDeRose Children’s Dental ClinicMr. Russell A. DeSalvo, IIIDr. Ralph G. DilleMr. and Mrs. Ronald L. DiodosioDiodosio Motor CompanyDo Drop Inn Inc.Enterprise Leasing Company of DenverMr. and Mrs. Raymond B. ErjavecExpress Blue Prints & Graphics Inc.Family Care Specialists, Prof. LLCFishback Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Dennis E. FloresMr. Joseph M. FoldaMr. and Mrs. Joseph Anthony FortinoMr. and Mrs. Anthony GammaGarbiso Dental Care CenterGoodrich CorporationGoPueblo.comGrand Signs Inc.Greater Pueblo Chamber of CommerceH. W. Houston Construction CompanyMr. and Mrs. Gregory L. HahnMr. and Mrs. Richard HansenMr. and Mrs. Daniel F. HendersonMr. Walter L. HillMr. and Mrs. Harvey M. HilvitzMrs. Bernalda L. HutchinsonMrs. Patricia D. KellyMr. Collon C. Kennedy, IIIMr. Mark A. KennedyKeva JuiceDr. and Mrs. Rakesh K. KhoslaMr. and Mrs. Dennis P. KoehlerLand Title Guarantee CompanyMr. and Mrs. Rich Lane*Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. LeachMr. and Mrs. Steven LopataMr. and Mrs. Kevin F. McCarthyMcPherson, Breyfogle, Daveline &Goodrich PCDr. and Mrs. Russell MeyerModern Concept FinancialMrs. Beverly B. MooreMr. and Mrs. Victor MossMy Friend the Printer Inc.Mr. Jerald L. Neverve and Mrs. SusanGeoffrion NeverveNorthStar Engineering & Surveying Inc.Mr. and Mrs. John J. OechsleMr. Derald D. OsnowitzMr. Greg Park*Major and Mrs. Cecil T. Parrack, Jr.Perricone Family FoundationPueblo Association of Home BuildersPueblo Bank & Trust CompanyPueblo Community CollegePueblo Community College FoundationPueblo County CommissionerPueblo County Medical Society Inc.Pueblo Hispanic Education FoundationPueblo ReunionPueblo Rotary 43 Foundation Inc.Pueblo Toyota Inc.Pueblo Wal-Mart StoresMr. and Mrs. Gerald E. PulsMr. Ralph E. PurcellMs. Mary RawlingsRe/Max of Pueblo Inc.Red Creek Ranch of Colorado Inc.Mr. Robert H. RedwineMr. and Mrs. Robert L. RehfeldRMC DistributingRocky Mountain Steel MillsFrieda T. Roof EstateMr. and Mrs. Robert G. Root & Mr.and Mrs Ryan Root*Ryals Family FoundationMr. Michael G. Salardino*Dr. and Mrs. Jack A. SeilheimerSigns by Scott Ltd.Southeast Colorado Chapter ColoradoSociety of CPA’sDr. Beatrice SpadeSports WorldSt. Mary-Corwin Regional Medical CenterStandard Sales Company LPState Bank of WileyMr. and Mrs. Marvin SteinMr. and Mrs. Tony Taibi*Tallman OilLetter from the Foundation PresidentHHow many of you are aware of U.S. News andWorld Report’s annual college rankings report thatshowed CSU-Pueblo graduates incur the third-highestdebt of students at any liberal arts college in the UnitedStates? Some think this number is incorrect. In truth,it is the problem I would like to address and not ourrank. Without help, many of today’s students findcollege wholly unaffordable.The Foundation Board of Trustees is responsible formitigating this problem. We have experienced limitedsuccess in the past. One thing which would make amaterial difference would be additional support fromour alumni. To date, our alumni giving is far below thenational average for similar institutions. Numbers areimportant, but what needs immediate attention is thewillingness to face the problem and solve it.At the Foundation level, we have been supportiveTexas RoadhouseThe Honorable and Mrs. William Thiebaut, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John Michael TothToyota Motor Sales, USA Inc.The Trophy Shop Inc.UBSUS ArmyUS BankVectra BankMr. James J. Wallace, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Watts*Wells Fargo FoundationWendy’s of Colorado Springs Inc.Mr. Thomas M. WhitehurstMr. David L. WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Williams*Wilson Downing Group, LLCXcel EnergyMs. Cora A. ZaletelMr. Frederick L. Zook$500 - $999American Iron & Metal Company Inc.Mr. Mark AndersonMrs. Susan ApplbaumMr. and Mrs. Claude M. ArchulettaDr. and Mrs. William J. AskwigAXA FinancialJames C. BabsonMr. Andrew BacaDr. and Mrs. Carl E. BartecchiMr. E. K. BecherIncludes Friends of Football Gift=of the merger with CSU-Fort Collins. The adoption ofmany programs to both enhance the internal universityand also to enhance the perception of our graduateswithin the world has been our goal. (How many alumniare now proud to say they attended the same universityas the head of the White House Press Office?) We havemany more graduate success stories but, until now, wehave not communicated them successfully.I hope you realize that football, wrestling, andwomen’s track & field are now a part of your University.Many of the donors who made this possible werenot alumni (close to $12 million). This is also true ofthe makeup of your Foundation Board of Trustees,including me. All are here because we recognize theeconomic value the University provides to Puebloand the region. We also understand the necessityof providing an afforable education so the studentsof Pueblo and the surrounding area can advance in*22 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L O

MONEY MATTERS$500 - $999 (Cont.)Big R of Pueblo Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bower*Mr. and Mrs. William J. BrillByerly & Cosyleon Inc.Mr. Michael A. CafassoMr. and Mrs. Silvio J. Caputo, Jr.Mr. David L. CardinalCity of PuebloColorado State University-PuebloMr. Bonifacio A. CosyleonCSU-Pueblo Alumni AssociationMr. and Mrs. Marvin W. DavisDecibel Community Credit UnionMr. and Mrs. John DosenMr. and Mrs. Shawn EarlyMr. Scott EriksenMs. Diane EvansMr. James L. FetigMr. and Mrs. J. H. FrasherMr. and Mrs. Ansel GowerMr. and Mrs. Mark L. GregoryDr. Tito Guerrero andDr. Guadalupe E. GuerreroDr. and Mrs. Richard H. HillMr. and Mrs. Gregory A. HoeckK. R. Swerdfeger Construction Inc.Mr. Joseph L. KluneMr. and Mrs. David D. LangeMs. Carita S. LavelleMr. and Mrs. John S LinckYuan LongMr. and Mrs. George A. Macer, Jr.Mrs. Trisha M. MaciasMr. Steven MarkelMicro Metals Inc.Minnequa Works Federal Credit UnionDr. Barbara M Montgomery andDr. James L. RatcliffMr. and Mrs. Anthony NunezOutpost Harley DavidsonDr. and Mrs. David PhillipsDr. Kristina G. ProctorProfessional Engineers of ColoradoPueblo African American ConcernOrganization Inc.Pueblo SymphonyRamona Munsell & AssociatesConsulting, Inc.Mr. Jerry G. ReelRMC Distributing CompanyRocky Mountain Automotive Booster ClubNo. 3 Inc.Royal Gorge Company of ColoradoMr. and Mrs. George F. SchweitzerDr. William E. Sheidley and Dr. Harlow W.SheidleySodexho Campus ServicesMrs. Deborah A. StephensThe Honorable and Mrs. Abel J. TapiaMrs. Sheryl L TearpakMrs. Mildred L. ThrelkeldMr. and Mrs. Mark L. Van DykeMs. Lorin WalkerWilcoxson Buick-Cadillac-GMC Truck Inc.Wilcoxson Family Real Estate LLCMr. Marvin Williams$250 - $499A-1 RentalMr. and Mrs. Ted AdamsAlbertsonsMr. Albert S. AldazMr. Steven R. AlvaradoAnonymousMr. Raymond J. ArchibequeMr. Fredy E. ArguelloMs. Kayla S. ArnesenMs. Maya AvinaMs. Judy M. BacaMr. and Mrs. Rex G. BarlowMr. Mark W. BassettMr. M.D. BatchelderMrs. Elaine D. BatemanMrs. Carole E. BaumanMrs. Debra L. BellMrs. Guadalupe P. BeltranMrs. Lillian A. BenderMr. and Mrs. John BertholfMr. and Mrs. Ray BertrandDr. Peter J. BillingtonMr. and Mrs. Michael BlazerMrs. Katrena J. BondsMr. and Mrs. Philip E. BoschenMrs. Galen G. BoyleMs. Jo Anne D. BrownMrs. Karen L. BrownMr. Roxy J. BurrisDr. Richard L. CannonMs. Colette C. CarterMr. and Mrs. Ronald C. ChandlerMs. Jeanne P. ChaseMr. Richard T. ChavezMr. Josh ChildressDr. and Mrs. Joseph S. ClutterMr. and Mrs. Sam L. CocharoMr. Michael G. CollinsColorado State University - PuebloAuxiliary ServicesMr. Stanley L. CopeDr. Fred D. CordovaMs. Anne CoughlinMr. and Mrs. Kevin P. CozzolinoMrs. Adelyn M. CrankMrs. Linda S. CrawfordCresswell Consulting Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Dean Crowell, Jr.CSU Pueblo - Experiential Learning CenterMr. and Mrs. Charles Edward DavisMr. and Mrs. Tony Paul DellMr. Russell P. DeMarcoMr. David I. DonatoMr. James L. DuncanMs. Irene L. DunfordMr. and Mrs. Max DuranMrs. Jan Kay Dutton andDr. David M. DuttonMr. Al EberhardtMrs. Jenny EickelmanMr. and Mrs. Thomas T. FarleyFekete Homes Inc.Mrs. Gladys Y. Felix-MendozaMs. Mary Kay FerrellIncludes Friends of Football Gift=*Donors 2006-07the real world. Changes in the internal organization of the alumni functionare planned in the near future. Soon you will hear about these changes and,hopefully, decide to participate in them. Our new recreation field (not part ofthe new football program), construction of the student-financed recreationalcenter, as well as the on-campus football stadium are happening today! A newresidence hall, the remodeling of the existing residence hall and, hopefully, theremodeling of our library are on the horizon. Academically, we have many newprofessors, a new dean in the Hasan School of Business, and new directors ofStudent Life and the Foundation. If ever there was a time for your generosityand voice to be heard, it is now!We have a new and unbelievably progressive administrator in PresidentGarcia. Now is the time for all alumni to do the things they talked about. Intoday’s vernacular, “we need ya; we need ya now.”Marvin SteinFoundation PresidentF a l l 2 0 0 7 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 8 23

MONEY MATTERSDonors 2006-07$250 - $499 (Cont.)Ms. Leslie A. FitzgeraldMr. and Mrs. Roger H. FondaMr. and Mrs. Regan FoustFraternal Order of Eagles, Pueblo #145Mrs. Katryna FredregillMr. Clayton K. GallMrs. Jennifer A. GallagherMrs. Shawna C. GarciaMr. Mark S. GazetteMr. Joseph N. GersicCynthia L. GibsonGlacier Construction Co Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Brian GordonJames A. GoreMr. Nicholas A. GradisarMr. Edwin Keith GrahamMr. Marion J. GuerreroMr. Nicholas S. HagermanMr. Justin R. HallMr. Guy S. HammerlandHammerland Insurance Agcy, Inc.Ms. Bettye S. HanksGerald O. HanksMrs. Mia R. HarbertsMr. and Mrs. Roger Allen HargravesMs. Elizabeth A. HarrisMs. Rebecca HauckeMr. and Mrs. Greg Haugen, Jr.åMrs. Elizabeth A. HayesHeartsmart Inc.Dr. Janet Heine-Barnett and Mr. GeorgeW. HeineMs. Janet L. HendersonMr. and Mrs. Duncan HenriksonMr. Ernest A. HernandezDr. Robert E. HeunMr. Andrew P. HolmanMr. Michael S. HouserMs. Elizabeth D. HudgensMr. Richard L. HuffMr. and Mrs. William HughesMs. Florence E. HuntMr. Prim R. IvanJeff Larson Insurance AgencyDr. W. G. JohnsonMr. Richard A. JoyceMr. Pete C. JuntaKelmoore FinancialMrs. Linda L. KiddDr. and Mrs. Douglas W. KnightMrs. Dana R. KrakowMrs. Eileen Krasovec-PerezMr. and Mrs. Peter J. KulsziskiMr. Wisit KumphaiMr. Thomas E. LandsbergLDC PropertiesMr. Joseph D. LealMr. Lance R. LewisMr. Ronald W. LindMrs. Karen L. ListonMr. Paul D. LivengoodLujan PropertiesMr. Douglas N. MacDonaldMr. Abel E. ManzanaresMr. James W. MarksMr. Donald L. MarshallMs. Judith A. MartinMs. Alicia J. MartinezMrs. Margie MastriniMr. Clarkson R. MaurerMs. Susan MayMrs. Laurel J. Mayfi eldMs. Kimberly A. McCullahMr. Patrick J. McDermottMs. Nancy A. MedlockMr. Rosendo F. MelendezMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey A. MertenMr. Leonard MiklichMile High Sports MagazineMrs. Toni A. MillerMs. Sylvana E. Mitchell-KenebrewMs. Sharon J. MondragonMr. Shawn D. MorganMr. and Mrs. Matthew MountinMr. and Mrs. Brian Joseph MuellerMr. Jason R. NewbornMr. Ralph E. NewbyDr. Patricia B. OrmanMr. Ronald L. OsbornMrs. Jacqueline M. PachecoMrs. Tracy L. PachecoParkview Foundation Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. ParsleyMr. Michael J. PattiMr. John PawlowskiMs. Jaymie PetersenMr. and Mrs. Mark Leif PetersenDr. and Mrs. Lynn M. PhelpsMrs. Nyla J. PhillipsMs. Holly L. PiserchioMr. and Mrs. Donald J. PleasantDr. Russell W. PoeMs. DenaSue PotestioMr. and Mrs. James V. PotestioPueblo Downtown AssociationPueblo of SandiaMrs. Sara J. QuinbyMs. Jane L. Rawlings and Mr. David L. DillMs. Merrilee A. RhodesRice & Rice Inc.Mr. Donald L. RittgersDr. Lucia D. Rivera-AragonRocky Mountain Boat CompanyMr. and Mrs. Glenn F. Rohlfi ng, Jr.Mr. Damian R. RomeroMr. Michael J. RuizMr. John A. SalasSan Diego PadresMr. David M. SanchezMs. Victoria L. SanduskyMs. Phyliss M. SciortinoMs. Mary E. Shaufl erMr. and Mrs. David E. SmithMr. Josh SmithMr. Matthew J. Sodnicar, IIMr. and Mrs. Roy SonnemaMr. James W. SoutherMrs. Kathy S. SpanglerSpanky’s Spirit WorldMs. Carol A. SpearingSports in Demand ShoppeStephens Enterprises Inc.Mrs. Mildred E. StoeckelDr. and Mrs. Robert L. StraderLetter from the Executive DirectorMMy passion in life is inspiring growth. I believestrongly in lifelong learning. Directing the corefunctions of the CSU-Pueblo Foundation – raisingmoney for the benefit of CSU-Pueblo students andstewarding that money well – is something to which I’mwilling to devote a great amount of time, energy, andthought.I’m charmed by the idea we, as human beings, havethe capacity to create our lives. The notion of buildinga life is most often associated with couples when theymarry. You’ve probably heard, “They’re going to builda wonderful life together...” The idea of constructinga future, however, starts well before the happy couple.The genesis of true community may well begin withan individual focused on creating a life that ultimatelybenefits others. For many fortunate students, buildingtheir lives begins or continues at a university – nomatter what age they begin.24 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L OThe simple fact is earning a four-year degree opensdoors. No matter a person’s intelligence – absentincredible entrepreneurial skills and uncanny courage– our society dictates many higher-paying jobs andcareers require a bachelor’s degree. Indeed, manyprofessional careers require the mastery of skillsbeyond a bachelor’s degree.I encourage you to create your life no matter whatstation in life you currently find yourself. And, if you’vealready constructed your future and lived it, considergiving back to those just getting started. It’s never toolate to begin or begin giving back.I took a step forward in creating my life when Iaccepted the opportunity to become the new executivedirector of the CSU-Pueblo Foundation. I can hardlywait for you to take a step forward in creating yourfuture or leaving your legacy.

MONEY MATTERS$250 - $499 (Cont.)Mr. Fred J. StuartDr. and Mrs. Donald StuttersDr. James C. SwansonMr. Robert M. SwickMrs. Paula J. SwinyardReverend Arthur N. TafoyaMr. Roblee L. TalbottMr. Kelvin L. TaylorThe Golf ShopMr. Neal L. Thomas, Jr.Mrs. Nikki ThomasMr. Al A. TrujilloMs. Bernice O. TrujilloMr. Pete J. TrujilloMr. Christopher M. TurnerUnited Technology SolutionsUrology Consultants PCMrs. Diana L. VasquezMr. Terrence E. VaughnMr. Edgar VegaMr. and Mrs. Michael R. VersteegMrs. Rosemarie L. VestMrs. Tracy L. VinciMr. and Mrs. Richard WagnerMr. and Mrs. William T. Ward, IIIMs. Patricia M. WashburnMrs. Orelle R. WeeksMrs. Kathy J. WestMrs. Lindy K. WetzelMr. William S. WhitedMr. Donald S. WilkersonMr. and Mrs. Alan Lee WilliamsMr. Alexander M. WilsonMr. Michael W. WilsonMs. Linda C. WoolmanMs. Chelsea B. WrightWright-Jones Plumbing & Heating Co.Mr. Robert M. Yurglich$100 - $249A Whole Lot of People Who Support Buffi eMrs. Geraldine AbbottMireya AcostaMr. and Mrs. Ronald J. AdamichSuzanne W. AdamsMrs. Jennifer E. AlmanzaAltman, Keilbach, Lytle, Parlapiano &Ware PCJoseph A. AlvarezMs. Cathy Ames-FarmerMr. Barry Jean AnceletMr. Scott M. AndersonAnonymousMr. James H. AnschutzMr. and Mrs. Celestino E. ArchuletaMrs. Diana E. ArmstrongMr. and Mrs. Scott BaileyMr. Kenneth K. BairdPaul F. BairdMr. and Mrs. Jim BairdDr. and Mrs. Michael E. BallMr. and Mrs. James B. BallasBanner & Bower, PCDr. Margaret M. Barber andMr. David L. BarberMs. Carla M. BarelaDr. Janet BarnettMs. Priscilla F. BarronMs. Dawn BassBassett Construction CompanyMr. Charles L. BatesMr. William G. BeckerDr. and Mrs. Charles H. BedardMs. Debbie L. BenfattiMs. Carolyn E. BenoMr. and Mrs. Anthony A BiancoBill Moore Enterprises, Inc.Ms. Johanna Billmyer andMr. Louis B MooreMr. and Mrs. Robert J. BirxMr. and Mrs. Ellis D BlackMs. Lyn BlaggMr. R. David BlaggMr. James A. BlasingMr. and Mrs. Terry R. BookMr. Michael J. BotelloJohn T. BradleyMs. Laura A. BrandtMs. Amber M. BreyfogleMr. and Mrs. Danny R BrockMs. Barbara J. BrownMs. Corinne J. BrownMr. Sidney L. Brown andMs. Sharon R. CookWilliam E. BrownMrs. Michelle L. BuetheGina BurnettMrs. Katherine Cadena-PriebeMr. James N. CarettoMs. Muriel CargileCarleo Creations Inc.Ms. Cheryl L. CarmichaelMs. Cheryl A CavalliDr. and Mrs. Paul R. ChaconMr. Robert D. ChristensonMatthew A. ChristianMr. James R. ClawsonMr. Chas S. CliftonMr. H. L. CoatsMr. James D. ColipColorado Department of Public Health &EnvironmentColorado State University CooperativeExtensionMr. Dan ComdenJames L. CookThe Honorable and Mrs. Gordon R. CooperMr. John CordovaMr. Sam A. CorteseMrs. Jane C. CotnerMs. Martha J. CraigMr. and Mrs. James W. Crawford, Jr.Mr. James M. CroshalMs. Margaret M. CullenMr. and Mrs. Kendall Karl CurtisMr. and Mrs. Mark A. CushmanMrs. Audrey DavisMr. James S. DavisMr. Chad A. DebonoMr. Kevin R. DeckerMrs. Daisy DedeauxDemicell Wealth Management Inc.Mr. Mike DeverichDonors 2006-07I’d like to get to know you. What inspires you?To what cause do you currently devote your life?How may we at CSU-Pueblo help you achieveyour dreams? Have you created a life you’d liketo share? We’d like to feature your story in anupcoming edition of the CSU-Pueblo Magazine.Please contact me atdenasue.potestio@colostate-pueblo.eduor at 719-549-2380.F a l l 2 0 0 7 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 8 25

MONEY MATTERSDonors 2006-07$100 - $249 (Cont.)Dr. Moussa M. DiawaraMs. Denise N. DickeyMs. Maggie DivelbissMr. Kelly D. DorenkampMrs. Betty S. DowMr. Clifford L. DrownMrs. Callie A. DrummondDr. Melvin J. Dubnick andDr. Randa K. DubnickMrs. Barbara J. DuffMs. Tish A. DunlapMr. John L. DuntonMs. Kathy EberlingMr. Rick EdgemanMr. Sel J. ElizondoElmwood Pro ShopMr. and Mrs. Rudolph EskraExcavating Associates, LLC.Mr. Paul M. FanningMrs. Theodora A. FergusonMr. Terry J. FleckMrs. Angela S. FloresMs. Margaret A. FoderaroMr. Paul F. FoderaroDr. and Mrs. James B. FowlerMr. and Mrs. Larry Dean FrazierDr. and Mrs. Timothy McGettiganMs. Mary Eleanor FryMr. and Mrs. A. Ramon GarciaMr. Ronald R. GarciaGarren, Ross and DeNardo Inc.Mr. Randy GarrisonMr. and Mrs. Henry J. GeiselMr. and Mrs. Donald A. GentyMs. Rita C. GersickMr. Gerald D. GillilandMr. A. K. GiordanoGlass AmericaGlaxoSmithKline FoundationMrs. Stephanie L. GoerlichDr. Sandra E. Gonzales andMr. Tobias M. GonzalesMrs. Charlene J. GoodenMr. Larry C. GreerMr. and Mrs. Patrick GreerMr. Len W. GregoryMr. and Mrs. Stephan S. GunnMr. Rodger D. HarperMr. Jeffrey L. HarveyMr. Anthony J. HeglerMrs. Jozette A. HemphillMr. Steven C. HenningerMr. and Mrs. Leon HerreraMs. Patricia L. HigginbothamMr. and Mrs. Frank S. HillMr. Robin B. HillMr. Andy D. HinkleMrs. Willa D. HirschHispania NewsMr. Donald R. HittMr. William M. HolmMr. and Mrs. Richard M. HolmesDr. and Mrs. J. Victor HopperHorizon Communities Inc.Mrs. Karen A. HouglandHouser Appraisal ServicesMr. and Mrs. Mark E HudsonMr. Jeffrey R. HullingerHurtig, Gardner, Froelich Architects Inc.Ms. Dorothy C. JamesMr. Edward J. JaquezMs. Brenda E. JavornikKelly C. JensenMr. Larry T. JimenezMr. Eric J. KartchnerMr. and Mrs. George Ray KellerMs. Nancy J. KellnerMr. and Mrs. Todd R. KellyMr. David KeplingerMr. and Mrs. Wesley C. Kettlekamp, Jr.Mrs. June H. KingMrs. Eileen M. KisslanKitchen CottageJ K. KleemanMs. Melissa M. KobusMr. Raymond P. KogovsekMrs. Geri A. KonciljaDr. Gregorio Kort and Dr. Haydee KortMr. Gerald M. KozakMr. and Mrs. James L. KramerMr. and Mrs. Stephen E. KruegerMr. and Mrs. Steven M. LahueMs. Phyllis Crystal LamanLarry Spradley MotorsMr. and Mrs. Mark LauridsenMr. Craig E. LawMr. and Mrs. Kenneth E. LewisMr. Joseph J. Lobato, Jr.Ms. Mary L. LobatoMr. Ryan T. LownMr. Terry L. LownMr. and Mrs. Nick LuceroDr. and Mrs. Donald C. LuebkeMs. Jenice L. LugertLois LugertMrs. Mary LujanMr. and Mrs. John A LynchMrs. Doris K. MacCannonDr. and Mrs. James R. MalmMr. Julian J. ManzanaresMaple Leaf OrthopedicsMr. John P. MarezMs. Victoria Markowski andMr. Rodney D. TownleyMs. Victoria MarquesenMr. James A. MartinezDr. Lee Anne MartinezMs. Cheryl A. Maser HakimiMr. and Mrs. Calvin B MasonMr. and Mrs. John F. MasseyMs. Kerrelyn McCafferty TrentSean McCarthyMr. and Mrs. Howard McClureDr. and Mrs. Bryson R. McHardyDr. and Mrs. George E. McKinnonMr. Stephen L. McLaughlinMr. Laurence J. McMillanMr. and Mrs. John L. MendozaMr. Eric MigernierMr. and Mrs. Gary MillerMrs. Kelli L. MillerMr. Steven MillerMrs. Lila M. MitchellMobile One Inc.Scholarship Benefi ts Non-Traditional StudentsJosephine Montoya DeLeonFormer Pueblo City Schools administrator Josephine Montoya DeLeon has given theUniversity more than $300,000 to establish the Josephine Montoya DeLeon ScholarshipFund to benefit non-traditional students and community college transfers in SouthernColorado, beginning in the fall of 2008. In nearly four decades of service to Pueblo andits youth as a counselor and assistant principal, Montoya DeLeon saw students andcolleagues who wanted to achieve a dream of either finishing a bachelor’s degree,adding a second degree, or pursuing additional education as life-long learners. Tobe eligible for the scholarship, recipient(s) must be a full-time non-traditional (older,returning student, etc.) CSU-Pueblo student. Students must be from Southern Colorado,must provide proof of their academic or professional accomplishments as well asdedication to their studies. Recipients can be pursuing either a bachelor or master’sdegree and must maintain a 3.0 GPA.26 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L O

MONEY MATTERS$100 - $249 (Cont.)Mr. John M. Modlish, Jr.Mr. Daniel A. MolelloMr. and Mrs. Brian K. MondragonMr. and Mrs. Timothy H. MondragonMr. Jose F. MonroigMr. Lavelle A. MonroigMs. Eva F. MontesMr. and Mrs. John E MontgomeryMontgomery & Steward FuneralDirectors Inc.Mr. Aaron M. MooreMs. Dolores MoraMrs. Ofelia A. MoralesMrs. Marilyn S. MoranMr. Robert M. MorrisKenneth MosesMs. Shaundra D. MossMrs. Rita MowryMr. C. Allen MullinsMr. and Mrs. Donald E. MullinsAllison MussoMrs. Jennifer D. MyersMr. Hilbert NavarroNeopneumaShondelle L. NequetteMs. Lori J. NorthMr. and Mrs. John M. ObrinMr. and Mrs. Martin M. OsnowitzMr. and Mrs. Robert V. OverstakePAC Solutions LLCMr. and Mrs. Mark J. PaolucciMs. Cheryl G. PeacockPGE Enterprises, LLC dba Pueblo WestDairy QueenPhil’s Radiator Service & Beer GardenPillar RanchPoppy’sMr. John M. PorterMr. and Mrs. Edward V. PosaDr. Scot A. PottsPremier Mortgage Services Inc.Preminente Holdings LLCPueblo Association of Realtors Inc.Pueblo City SchoolsPueblo Community Health CenterFoundation Inc.Ms. Phyllis A. PusatoryMr. and Mrs. Jack QuinnMr. and Mrs. James E. RaquetDr. Thomas W. ReadyRedwine Insurance & Financial ServicesMr. David C. ReedMr. Anson J. RhodesAlegria RibadeneiraMrs. Kathleen A. RobertsonMr. and Mrs. Greg RodeFrances Romero-BlockerMr. and Mrs. John P. RooneyMrs. Denise A. RootRSL EnterprisesDr. and Mrs. Jarvis D. RyalsMr. and Mrs. Richard K. SafonovsMr. and Mrs. Edward R. SajbelThe Honorable John Tony SalazarMr. and Mrs. Steven P. SamekMr. and Mrs. Roger Gary SamuelsMr. Carlos J. SanchezMr. and Mrs. Stan SanchezDr. Wolfgang SauerMr. Thomas SchlichtingMrs. Charron A. SchoenbergerDr. Nile G. ScottMr. Ralph J. SeamanGordon SeegerMr. Gary A. SegalSEH, Inc.Mr. Thomas SerranoMr. Ronald C. SeymourMrs. Joan E. ShadingerMr. Jerome D. ShafferSharper Edge Cutlery LLCMr. and Mrs. David B. Shaw, Esq.Shaw & Quigg, P.C.Mr. and Mrs. Scott ShrodeMr. Phillip E. SierraMr. William L. SimpsonMr. Jess D. SkidmoreMr. and Mrs. Rodney R. SlyhoffMrs. Carol E. SpencerMr. Mark SpencerDr. David L. Spenny andMs. Debrah J. VeederDr. Victor M. SpitzerMr. and Mrs. SpooneState Farm InsuranceMrs. Donna A. StewartMr. and Mrs. Steve StewartMs. Kirstine StjernholmMr. and Mrs. Gary C. StoneMr. Steven B. StrullCSU-PUEBLO FoundationBoard of TrusteesMarvin SteinPresidentRussell A. DeSalvo, III ‘91Vice PresidentRalph A. Williams, ‘61SecretaryVictor MossTreasurerHarvey M. Hilvitz, ‘53Past PresidentWalter L. Bassett, Jr.Rita GersickGreg Hahn, ‘73Thomas V. HealyCarole J. LangeBob LeachSusan McCarthy, FSGerry MontgomeryJohn J. OechsleJane L. RawlingsGilbert A. SanchezTimothy Simmons, ‘69Andrew Trainor, ‘James J. Wallace, ‘70William T. Ward, IIIKen W. WestDavid L. Williams, ‘71Donors 2006-07Ex-OfficioDiane EvansJoseph GarciaTrustees EmeritiWalter L. Bassett, Sr.Charles E. BradyRichard A. LawrenceJoan OcchiatoEthelyn PotestioRobert H. RawlingsBen WeindlingHenry D. WilliamsH. Eugene Wilcoxson, ‘47HonorarySeeme HasanThe CSU-Pueblo Foundation Board of Trustees includes: Seated (Left to Right) Ken W. West, Harvey M. Hilvitz (PastPresident), Jane L. Rawlings, Carole J. Lange, Rita Gersick, Andrew Trainor, David L. Williams. Standing (Left to Right)Gilbert A. Sanchez, Marvin Stein (President), John Oechsle, Russell A. DeSalvo III (Vice President), Bob Leach, Greg Hahn,Ralph A. Williams (Secretary), President Joseph Garcia. Not pictured: Victor Moss (Treasurer), Walter L. Bassett, Jr.,Thomas V. Healy, Susan McCarthy, Gerry J. Montgomery, Timothy Simmons, James J. Wallace, Bill Ward, Diane Evans.StaffDenaSue PotestioAlicia EarlyValerie GallegosRhonda TurnerExecutive DirectorDevelopment Offi cerFinance ManagerManager of Gifts& RecordsF a l l 2 0 0 7 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 8 27

Donors 2006-07MONEY MATTERSCSU-PUEBLO FOUNDATIONStatement of Financial PositionAll data represents one year of activity fromJuly 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007Balance SheetASSETSCash and cash equivalents $ 1,201,710Accounts receivable 15,634Accrued interest receivable 63,001Prepaid expenses 3,572Notes receivable 3,581Unconditional promises to give, net 114,056Note receivable - CSU-Pueblo 250,000Marketable securities 17,729,930Miscellaneous assets 40,302Beneficial interest in remainder trusts 4,467,179Leasehold improvments and office equipment 87,677Less accumulated depreciation (50,548)TOTAL ASSETS $ 23,926,094Liabilities and Net AssetsLIABILITIESAccounts payable $ 510,777Other liabilities 2,562Charitable gift annuity 21,356TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 534,695NET ASSETSUnrestricted $ 1,167,239Temporarily restricted 11,992,962Permanently restricted 10,231,198TOTAL NET ASSETS $ 23,391,399TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 23,926,094$100 - $249 (Cont.)Dr. and Mrs. Wallace B. SullivanSummit Brick & Tile CompanyMr. Adrian A. TapiaMr. and Mrs. Sean A. TapiaTarget Corporation - Pueblo DistributionCenterThe International Brotherhood of ElectricalWorkers #12The Retired Enlisted Association Inc.Mrs. Barbara K. ThimganMrs. Linda G. ThompsonMr. Deward L. ThorntonTimberline Steel, Inc.Mr. Jay B. TompkinsMr. Jacob J TrahernMr. and Mrs. Jim J. TrahernMs. Jessica A. TrujilloMr. and Mrs. Milton M. TrujilloMr. and Mrs. Dale P. TursiMr. and Mrs. Kiyoshi UkonUniversity of Colorado at BoulderValentine Engineering, LLCDr. and Mrs. James R. ValenzuelaDr. and Mrs. M. Edmund VallejoMr. Milton J. VanderwalkerMr. and Mrs. Robert M VigilMr. Vincent L. VigilMr. and Mrs. James J. VigilMs. Elizabeth P. VopalCol. and Mrs. Charles E WalkerMr. and Mrs. John M. WalkerMr. and Mrs. Dale E. Warfi eldMr. and Ms. Kevin P WarmackMr. and Mrs. Joseph C. WelteMr. and Mrs. Ben WhitakerMr. and Mrs. Harvey WildsMrs. Elaine L. WisthoffMr. and Mrs. Joseph Paul WodiukMr. and Mrs. Stephen Walter WrightMs. Nancy S. ZimmerMr. Bruce ZimmermanIncome StatementREVENUE AND SUPPORTContributions $ 1,409,839In-kind contributions 114,259Fundraising revenue 17,483Dividends 558,426Interest 227,531Realized gain on sale of marketable securities 42,380Unrealized gain on marketable securities 1,677,548Realized gain on sale of real estate 99,314Writedown of assets to net realizable value (24,575)Rental income 3,527Miscellaneous revenue 726Changes in the value of split-interest agreements 208,280TOTAL REVENUE AND SUPPORT $ 4,334,738EXPENSESScholarshipsProgram Expenses$ 956,812611,081Management and General 239,416Fundraising 170,908TOTAL EXPENSES $ 1,978,217What Scholarships areavailable at CSU-Pueblo?As you browse our CSU-Pueblowebpage at www.colostate-pueblo.edu,check out the scholarships we haveavailable to incoming first-year studentsas well as continuing students. Don’t letthe length of the list fool you. CSU-Pueblocurrently requires significant additionalfunding to meet unmet needs.From the home page, click “Give to CSU-Pueblo” and thenclick on the “ Scholarships Available” link.28 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L O

MONEY MATTERSA Personal Perspective on ScholarshipsLibbey Cates, College Access Advisor,TRiO ProgramYoung people. When they’re in large groups, theycan sometimes be too much to take. But when yousit down and really listen to a teenager speak of theirdreams and plans, you get adifferent perspective.I’ve had the distinctpleasure of working withhigh school juniors andseniors in Pueblothrough myposition as aCollege AccessAdvisor withthe SouthernColoradoEducationalOpportunityCenter – a TRiO program that assistsfirst-generation and low-income studentsgain access to the college of their choice.A common theme plagues these students. Whiletheir dreams are limitless, their means are not. Forhundreds of these students, their dream is to go to theinstitution that sits in their own back yard — the castleon the hill that is so close for them yet still so far away.CSU-Pueblo is, more often than not, the answerwhen I ask, “What is your first choice for college?”Geographically, the school is a perfect fit. Becausemany of the students I serve must provide physicaland financial support to their families, staying close tohome is essential. I’vefound it is seeminglyimpossible for the highschool senior who works36 hours a week atthe local fast foodrestaurant to believethey could have thefinancial wherewithalto go to college full-time and be successful.The only hope for many of thesestudents is scholarships. Theyrely on gifts from others who havebeen in their situation, pulledthemselves up to flourish, and hadthe generosity to give back.Scholarships are crucial tostudent success. They are aninvestment in the future of acommunity, insuring theleaders of tomorrow havethe educational tools tobecome thoughtful andknowledgeable citizens.The absolute best place to acquire these tools is fromCSU-Pueblo where, if the funding is available to them,impoverished students can achieve an education, asense of accomplishment and, ultimately, break thecycle of poverty they have had to endure. Simply put,scholarships change lives; they bridge the gap betweensuccess and status quo.Donors 2006-07The best and the brightest need your financial support.Consider a gift to CSU-Pueblo that will helpstudents step-out of the status quoand into an environment that empowersthem to build their lives.For information about how to give to CSU-Pueblo’s general scholarshipfund or to endow a scholarship in your name, contact Alicia Early,development officer for scholarships, at 719-549-2442or via email at alicia.early@colostate-pueblo.edu.F a l l 2 0 0 7 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 8 29

MONEY MATTERSEqual Access to Education Equals Pure DemocracyDid you know the CSU-Pueblo academic library isopen to the public?When Andrew Carnegie donated millions to thefounding of community public libraries in the late 19thand early 20th centuries, he didso because he believed librariesadded to the meritocraticnature of America, whereprogress is based on abilityand talent rather than on classprivilege or wealth.A Scottish immigrant andself-made multimillionaire,Carnegie understood a libraryoffered the means for anyone– no matter race, color orcreed – to independentlyeducate themselves despitetheir economic status. TheCSU-Pueblo academiclibrary is no different thana Carnegie library in thisrespect. Everyone with theright inclination and desirecan educate themselves at theCSU-Pueblo Library whetherofficially enrolled, or not.In this world of easy Internet access, many peoplemay not realize most academic books and journalsare still only available on a subscription basis. TheCSU-Pueblo library provides access to more than20,000 academic journals and professional publicationsand subscribes to databases that index academicpublications in every discipline. In addition, thelibrary consults with faculty members in each academicdepartment to purchase the most important booksin each field and also serves as a federal governmentdocument depository. Not only can the public access allthe above materials but, they can use library computersto accomplish their research. Reference librarians are“Many metaphors of the librarythroughout history have centered onits place in the academic “body.” Tomany it is the heart of the university, thesoul of the institution, or even the brainsof the academic endeavor. In today’swired environment, I would propose adifferent description. The 21st centurylibrary/information center – in its wiredstate – provides the central nervoussystem by which the collective brainsof the academy communicate theirthoughts and ideas.”—Rhonda L. Gonzales, Dean, CSU-Pueblo Library30 C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y - P U E B L OPreliminary Renderingsavailable in person or by phone to assist with researchquestions.In 2006, CSU-Pueblo formed a planning team ofinternal stakeholders and independent consultants todetermine the programmaticneeds of a library of thefuture. Our library building– the oldest on campus– has never received majorupgrades. Originally built in1965, the building has becomefunctionally obsolete and is inpoor condition. The library’sstructural and mechanicalsystems are sorely in need ofupdating, and the space layoutdoes not support the up-to-dateprograms and services ourstudents deserve. These needsare especially urgent given theheavy usage of the building.In October, 2007, alone, thelibrary’s security gate trackednearly 60,000 entrances andexits from the building.The team’s work revolvedaround (1) integrating library services and informationmanagement services with a student-focusedenvironment conducive to learning and (2) addressingage-driven problems with the basic building systems.The outcome of the team’s creativity is a 90-page projectplan which details a $24 million library renovation witha 2 1/2-to-3 year timeframe.Funding could be provided by the State of ColoradoCapital Construction fund, but available state revenuesand priorities will drive when these state funds willbe available. Securing a single, large donor or smallgroup of donors willing to contribute at least onehalfof the project cost – $12 million – will propel theproject upward on the state’s priority list and hasten its

MONEY MATTERScompletion. Without private support, fundingmay not be available for several years and,when finally available, may necessitate arevised project plan due to rising materialand labor costs.Are you an advocate of equal access toeducation? Do you believe every personshould have an opportunity to acquire aneducation at any educational level? Haveyou discovered an inward voice asking you toinvest your time and resources in somethinglarger and more permanent than yourself?Do you hold a conviction similar to AndrewCarnegie regarding the links between thepublic library, education, citizenship and afree and functioning democratic society?We’d like the central nervous system ofCSU-Pueblo to have a lasting name. Sure,“The CSU-Pueblo Library” will do but, “TheYour Name Here Library” will endure.Are you who we’re seeking?Additional information about the CSU-PuebloLibrary Renovation Project, including the 90-pageproject plan, may be found at our website at www.colostate-pueblo.edu. Click on the “Give to CSU-Pueblo” link then, click the link entitled, “CSU-PuebloLibrary Renovation Project.”To learn how to support this importantopportunity, contact DenaSue Potestio, ExecutiveDirector of University Development, at 719-549-2241or via email at denasue.potestio@colostate-pueblo.edu.The library is free and open to the public. You donot need to be a student or alumnus/a of CSU-Puebloto visit and use our library! For information, visithttp://library.colostate-pueblo.edu/.Don’t be Fooled: The Most Common andDangerous Myth About LibrariesFor libraries, a common and dangerous myth exists:“A library will not be needed in the future because‘everything is on the Internet.’” Nothing could be fartherfrom the truth.First, it’s important to note that librarians, particularlyacademic librarians, have been frontrunners in placingquality, peer-reviewed information on the Internet. Asthe sheer amount of information available to the massescontinues to multiply, it becomes necessary for someorganization to be imposed for the information to be usable.This is where a librarian’s work begins. Librarians partnerwith computer programmers to create better search enginesand other organizational and discovery tools. Also, librariesaround the world are partnering with their faculty todigitize and publish the information created within theirinstitutions so it is accessible.Second, many don’t realize the library pays for accessto much of the peer-reviewed information available on theInternet. Free Internet is, indeed, a great source of generalinformation. It is a strong testament to the collectiveinitiative and knowledge of the public. Wikipedia, forexample, is a terrific forum for individuals to contributetheir knowledge to the rest of the world. Librarians applaudit and seek to integrate it with the rest of the informationsources they use. However, much of the research conductedby scientists and academics from every field is stillpublished only by commercial publishing houses. Thesepublications – while available via the Internet – are not free.The advent and growth of the World Wide Web isdefinitely a challenge for modern academic libraries, forcingthem to change and develop but, it can certainly not take theplace of a library!In Hay rognition of our 2008 graduatyou will receive a 25% discounton one CSU-Pueblo ThunderWolfimprinted item when you mentionthis ad.www.csupueblobookstore.com • 719.549.2146Valid until April 30, 2008 (Excudes markdown and sale items)F a l l 2 0 0 7 / W i n t e r 2 0 0 8 31

Colorado State University-Pueblo2200 Bonforte Blvd.Pueblo, CO 81001-4901NON-PROFITORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGEPAIDPUEBLO, COLORADOPERMIT NO. 25Parents: If this address for your son or daughteris not current, please notify the Alumni Offi ceat 719.549.2380 or email: alumni@colostate-pueblo.eduwebsite: www.alumni.colostate-pueblo.eduUniversity CalendarFebruary 7Football Signing Day LuncheonFebruary 19February 22March 13March 22-30April 19May 2May 3May 13Voices of America Lecture Series: DorisKearns Goodwin, 8 p.m., Hoag HallGrand Opening of Massari Arena5th Annual Reunion on Union, 4-7 p.m.,Pueblo Union DepotSpring BreakWalk for Athletics/Spank Blasing Memorial5K/10K Run and Fun Walk 8:30 a.m.,Massari ArenaPack the ParkCommencement, 10 a.m., State Fair EventsCenterVoices of America Lecture: James Loewen,8 p.m., Hoag HallA traditional bonfi re, a swing dance, thecrowning of Orlando White and AmandaCristelli as Mr. & Ms. CSU-Pueblo, anda smelly eating contest as part of theT-wolf challenge were highlights ofHomecoming 2007 at CSU-Pueblo.