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Rising to the Challenge 4
Marian University opens college of osteopathic medicine
Marian Hot Spots 12
Alumni share their favorite campus hangouts
Making Miracles Gala 15
Celebrating Marian University’s commitment to health care
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A snapshot of the school by the numbers
President’s Report and Recognition of Donors 19
Alumni, parents, and friends who donated in 2012-13
Faculty Scholarship 27
Scholarly work of the faculty from 2012-13
End Note 37
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Adds a New Dimension to Campus
Departments
News at MU 9
Upcoming Events 18
Letter from the Director 32
Class Notes 33
On the Cover
Photo by Dale Bernstein
Maureen McAteer, who grew up not far from campus, on the Westside of Indianapolis,
is president of Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s inaugural class.
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Marketing Communications
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Editor
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Nichole Ellis, director of alumni relations
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Ashley Petry
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Board of Trustees
Dear Marian University Community,
Chair
William P. Eckman ’74
A few short months ago, we opened the Marian
University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-COM),
Indiana’s first medical school in 110 years. The journey
has not been without challenges, but through unfailing
commitment, hard work, and much prayer, we have
been greatly rewarded. We welcomed our first class
of 162 medical students to the new Michael A. Evans
Center for Health Sciences and are now preparing these
talented young women and men for their futures
as doctors.
President Daniel J. Elsener
Sr. Linda Bates, OSF ’63
Michael Becher
Sr. Margaretta Black, OSF ’61
Mary Beth Bonaventura ’76
Earl Brinker ’74
Stephen Burns
Clark H. Byrum
John T. Cardis ’63
Philip Carson ’81
Mark Daniel ’80
John J. Dillon
Joseph Doyle
William V. Drew ’65
Denise B. Feser ’77
Sr. Christa Franzer, OSF ’70
Theodis “Ted” Gary Jr.
Stephen J. Hackman
David Haire ’71
Jeffrey Harrison
Sr. Marilynn Hofer, OSF ’60
Sr. Margaret Horney, OSF ’75
S. Michael Hudson
Joseph R. Impicciche
Sr. Maureen Irvin, OSF ’70
Jerry Jones
Fred S. Klipsch
Clif Knight, M.D.
Sr. Joanita Koors, OSF ’77
Joseph T. Kuzmitz ’75
Alan E. Leighton ’62
Tobin McClamroch
Sr. Jackie McCracken, OSF ’72
John A. Purdie
Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel ’70
Jerry D. Semler
Joe Slaughter
Leonard Strom ’68
Michael Vierling ’93
Angela B. Wagner, DO
D. Anthony “Tony” Watt ’69
Mary L. Welch ’68
Marvin White
Richard Andrew “Drew” Young
Raul E. Zavaleta
Trustees Emeriti
Alvin S. Bynum
Robert G. Decraene
John H. Grogan
Eugene Henn
William Kelsey ’61
Robert H. McKinney
Rev. Thomas J. Murphy
Charles O’Drobinak
Clay K. Smith
Joseph L. Smith Sr. ’71
Jack R. Snyder, Chairman Emeritus
Mrs. Howard S. Young Jr. ’47
Gerald S. Zore ’63
Excitingly, our newly named Alan and Sue Leighton
School of Nursing now joins MU-COM in the stateof-the-art facilities provided by the Evans Center. Since
its genesis, our nursing program has trained exceptional
nurses who positively impact health care on a daily basis.
My predecessor, Louis C. Gatto, Ph.D., is to be greatly
lauded for his recognition of the great good Marian
University could do through the establishment of a
nursing program.
Today, there is a tremendous need for primary care
clinicians in this state—especially physicians—and we at
Marian University are doing our part to alleviate the shortage. In fact, it was under similar circumstances that
we opened the School of Nursing in the mid-1970s. We have a tradition of boldly responding to the needs of
our community, and in this edition of the magazine, you will read about our commitment to creating leaders
in the health care industry and beyond.
The fall brought further cause for pride as we welcomed more students than ever before. In the midst of
reports of declining enrollment at institutions of higher education nationally, Marian University admitted our
largest freshman class ever. Total enrollment is more than 2,700 students, exceeding our previous record of
2,582 students recorded in the fall of 2012.We see this remarkable enrollment growth as further evidence that
our students, their parents, and the many donors who are investing in Marian University see great value in the
quality academic programs and supportive environment we provide.
Our growth is translating into national recognition of our commitment to excellence. Marian University
climbed to #25 in the U.S. News & World Report 2014 rankings of the top colleges in the Midwest (the largest
gain of any college in that category during that time span), and Affordable Colleges Online ranked Marian
University in the top 10 of Indiana’s 27 colleges and universities in terms of return on investment. These
rankings clearly show that our hard work and dedication to student success is being noticed by others.
We are riding a wave of momentum with record enrollment, new facilities, and new programs. And as we do
so, we are improving the quality of our offerings and increasing our impact on the socio-economic health of
our city, state, and nation. Together we are on a journey that will place Marian University among the great
liberal arts universities in this country.
As always, thank you for your prayers and for the investments you are making to advance the mission of this
great Franciscan, Catholic institution. Your generosity continues the Sisters’ spirit of loving service to God’s
people and provides the human, physical, and financial resources necessary to ensure that Marian University
continues to grow and prosper.
Enjoy this issue of the Marian University Magazine and learn of the many miracles happening on our campus
every day!
God Bless,
Daniel J. Elsener, President
Ryan Stone
Marian University, Bachelor of Arts Degree,
Major in Theology, Minors in Biology and Chemistry,
Honors Program, 2006
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences,
Master of Science Degree, Major in Biomedical
Sciences, 2007
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences,
Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine, 2011
Hometown: Millhousen, Indiana
Ryan Stone, DO, currently lives in Kansas City, Missouri and
specializes in internal medicine and pediatrics. He knew from a
very young age that he was going to be a doctor. Raised Catholic,
Stone chose Marian University because he wanted to grow in his
faith. It was here that he learned about St. Francis, an experience
which shaped the kind of doctor he strives to be. St. Francis’
healing ministry emphasized the whole person: mind, body, and
spirit. This idea of holistic healing stayed with Stone through
graduation, and heavily influenced his choice of medical
school afterward.
“The more science classes I took, the more interested I was in
how the human body works, as well as the spiritual component
of who we are as humans,” Stone reminisced. When applying for
medical school, Stone decided to pursue osteopathic medicine
because of this. “Osteopathic medicine is inherently spiritual due
to the personal and physical interaction that the doctors have
with their patients,” Stone says.
When Stone heard that his alma mater was starting a college of
osteopathic medicine, he said, “I don’t know if there are enough
words of excitement and joy to describe my reaction.” He believes
that by promoting osteopathic medicine, Marian University will
strengthen healthcare in Indiana. And, he believes that the new
medical school’s location on the main campus will allow future
medical students to experience the same connection, community,
and family he felt during his time at Marian University. Stone
hopes to share his knowledge and experience as an osteopathic
physician with students at Marian University one day.
I AM a Knight!
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College of Osteopathic Medicine
Rising
to
the
Challenge:
Marian University Opens College of Osteopathic Medicine
by Ashley Petry
As a consulting dietitian in Indiana nursing homes, Lindsey Acton
witnessed a disturbing trend. Many of the nursing homes she visited,
especially in rural communities, couldn’t find enough physicians to fill
essential positions.
Eventually, the Brownsburg resident decided to help solve the problem by
becoming a primary care physician serving small-town Indiana. Because
she had a family background in osteopathic medicine, the new Marian
University College of Osteopathic Medicine was her clear first choice.
“As I walk through campus, I see the flag posts that say ’mind, body, spirit,’
and one of the osteopathic tenants is that the body is a unit of mind,
body, and spirit,” Acton said. “It seems like a natural correlation between
osteopathy and the Franciscan values of Marian University.”
This fall, the new college of osteopathic medicine welcomed its first
class—162 students on track to graduate in 2017. They are just the
first of thousands of students who will eventually help fill the primary
care physician shortage in Indiana, especially in rural and
underserved communities.
In the meantime, the college of osteopathic medicine will play a
significant role in the ongoing transformation of Marian University, which
continues to raise its academic profile, boost its financial stability, and
affirm its commitment to Franciscan values.
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Starting the Conversation
The college of osteopathic medicine has its origins in a conversation that
started 10 years ago, according to President Daniel J. Elsener. At that
time, Marian University (then Marian College) developed a strategic plan
that highlighted opportunities in education and health care—two areas of
study that are closely tied to the Franciscan tradition.
“We looked at institutions that were once struggling and were now
successful, and one of the things they did was look out into the world
and determine the biggest needs, and look inward to determine their
institutional needs and passions,” Elsener said. “Wherever those two
things intersected, those institutions were quite adept at moving into that
area with focused leadership and resources.”
Elsener, who has served on the boards of several health care
organizations, knew that Indiana was experiencing a physician shortage.
At the same time, the Indiana Osteopathic Association was seeking to
support a college of osteopathic medicine in Indiana. For Elsener, it
seemed like a natural fit; the osteopathic model teaches conventional
medicine, but also focuses more heavily on holistic healing, preventive
care, and wellness.
“The allopathic model was already up and running quite well at Indiana
University, but there was a crying need for another medical school in
Indiana,” Elsener said. “Osteopathic schools are traditionally really good
at generating primary care physicians, and that’s where the shortage is.”
Marian University conducted feasibility studies and found that a college
of osteopathic medicine would be warmly received by students, clinical
partners, and health care employers across the state. But the university
still faced many hurdles, such as funding the $160 million project,
getting the appropriate accreditations, building a state-of-the-art facility
from scratch, and persuading potential students to take a chance on a
new program.
The Michael A. Evans Center is a 140,000 square-foot
facility equipped with the latest in simulation laboratories
and educational technologies.
“We had a vision and a hope, but every step
along the way was an act of faith and a lot of
hard work,” Elsener said. “Indiana didn’t need
just a medical school. It needed an excellent
medical school with top-flight faculty and
excellent students.”
Laying the Foundation
One of the first steps in developing the college of osteopathic medicine
was to secure funding. Marian University found a perfect partner in
Michael A. Evans, Ph.D., who has taught medicine at universities across
the nation. He is also the founder of AIT Laboratories and AIT Bioscience
and serves on several boards focused on education and health care. His
generous donation of $48 million laid the groundwork for the college of
osteopathic medicine bond issue and fundraising campaign.
“I knew it was a good value, but more importantly I recognized what Dan
was trying to create, and I think it’s very ambitious,” Michael Evans said.
“Great institutions strive for something beyond the normal, and they set a
goal that is a challenge to everybody.”
The next step was to hire a founding dean, preferably one who had
experience starting a new medical school from scratch. Again, Marian
University found just the right person in Paul Evans, DO, FAAFP, FACOFP,
an osteopathic physician who served in the United States Army for three
decades before joining academia. He founded the Philadelphia College
of Osteopathic Medicine’s Georgia campus in 2005, leaving to join the
Marian University faculty in 2010.
“I had the opportunity to create an innovative program, and my goal was
to say, let’s look at the best practices in every area of medical education,
and let’s see if we can do those,” Dr. Paul Evans said.
With a leadership team in place, Marian University began designing the
state-of-the-art Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences, which now
houses both the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine and
the highly-regarded Alan and Sue Leighton School of Nursing.
Marian University invested more than $50 million in the 140,000-squarefoot facility, which is equipped with the latest in simulation laboratories
and other educational technologies. As a good steward of its resources
and its environment, Marian University also chose to build an eco-friendly,
energy-efficient facility. The building has earned gold LEED certification,
the highest possible level for sustainable construction.
As construction continued, Marian University hired more than 60 faculty
and staff members for the college of osteopathic medicine, pursued the
necessary accreditations, and overhauled existing facilities and services—
for example, upgrading the science laboratories, enhancing library
offerings, and boosting Internet bandwidth campus-wide.
Meanwhile, Dr. Paul Evans and the college of osteopathic medicine
admissions staff were building relationships with pre-med advisors
at colleges and universities across the nation. They also designed a
first-of-its-kind paperless admissions process, an electronic tool that
serves as a model for medical school admissions nationwide.
“We’re front-loading the technological aspects that students will see in
the curriculum into the admissions process,” said Bryan Moody, director
of enrollment management for the college of osteopathic medicine. “The
approach and methodology that we’re using throughout the continuum
of a student’s experience duplicates what they will have in the real world
as physicians.”
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College of Osteopathic Medicine
Another potential hurdle for the college of osteopathic medicine—lining
up clinical partners where students could further their training—actually
presented no challenge whatsoever. More than 40 hospitals have already
joined the waiting list to host Marian University students when they begin
their clinical rotations in 2015.
Among those partners are St. Vincent Health and Community
Health Network.
“Part of the mission of Community Health Network is to make sure there’s
a well-trained health care workforce, so we saw partnering with Marian
University as very consistent with our mission to the communities we
serve,” said Clif Knight, M.D., chief academic and medical affairs officer
for Community Health Network.
Because of the network’s partnership with Marian University, Dr. Knight
now serves on the college of osteopathic medicine admissions
committee and the Marian University Board of Trustees. Community
Health Network plans to offer clinical experiences to a rotating group of
20 to 25 Marian University medical students per month.
Dr. Knight said the partnership will benefit Community Health Network
in several ways. Physicians who are involved in medical education report
higher levels of job satisfaction, he said, and they tend to work harder
to keep their skills and knowledge current—an approach that ultimately
benefits patients.
“There’s really something special about the
relationship that established physicians have
with medical students in training,” Dr. Knight
said. “They get a sense of fulfillment, joy,
and satisfaction from passing along their
knowledge and expertise to the next
generation of physicians.”
Welcoming the Students
After years of planning, Marian University received thousands of
applications and began the process of choosing the college of
osteopathic medicine’s inaugural class.
3,352 639 283 162
Applications
Received
64%
AGE
64 percent are
between age 20-24.
The range is
from 22-37.
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Students
Enrolled
Candidates
Accepted
51%
17%
49%
GENDER
RACE
51 percent are
male. 49 percent
are female.
17 percent are
from diverse
backgrounds typically
underrepresented
in medicine.
RESIDENCE/
CITIZENSHIP
54%
54 percent are from
Indiana while the
remaining students
represent 23 states.
Two percent are from outside
of the United States (Azerbaijan,
Canada, and India).
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The Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences contains four simulation
labs, 10 simulated exam rooms, 15 small group rooms, a large anatomy lab
with cadaver dissection capabilities, an Osteopathic Manipulative Medical
(OMM) lab, and two 200-seat lecture halls.
Candidates
Interviewed
The Class of
2017 represents
80 different
undergraduate
institutions, including
Marian University.
26.28
Average MCAT Score
3.57
Average Total GPA
3.49
Average
Science GPA
3.66
Average
Non-Science GPA
Marian University offers medical students several key advantages,
including the top-notch curriculum and the stellar faculty, Moody said.
Students also benefit from Marian University’s location in Indianapolis,
which offers easy access to clinical opportunities and a high quality
of life.
“The fourth advantage is really Marian University itself,” Moody said. “There
is a vibrancy that our students get to take advantage of by being on this
campus and participating in everything that happens here.”
Medical students aren’t the only ones who will benefit from the new
college of osteopathic medicine. Nursing students, who are already
benefitting from the new facility, will join medical students for unique
collaborative seminars on topics such as patient safety, medical ethics,
and quality of care. Students in the sciences now have better laboratories
and more opportunities to participate in research. And all students benefit
from the improved infrastructure that comes with having a medical school
on campus, from better technology to larger dining facilities.
“Modern education is so expensive that it’s better to have 3,000 or 4,000
students than 1,000 to spread the costs, and this program will grow the
math and science programs that go along with it,” Elsener said. “You’re
going to see a growth in this institution that makes it more substantial
and more financially viable.”
Top: Students learning in the OMM lab.
Bottom: College of Osteopathic Medicine students, faculty, and staff,
gathered on the main floor of the Evans Center for a photo.
“This class is highly competitive, especially since it’s our first class,”
Moody said. “But we also look at the whole person, which is consistent
with the osteopathic approach. For example, what have the students
accomplished outside the classroom? We’re proud to say the class
includes a number of individuals who have really gone out and done
things in the world.”
One new student, Maureen McAteer, was recently elected president
of the college of osteopathic medicine’s class of 2017. While earning
her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biology from Purdue University,
McAteer got involved in medical research and “fell in love” with
primary care.
“When I interviewed, I immediately knew Marian University was my firstchoice school,” she said. “They’ve done a wonderful job of recruiting
some of the best faculty in the country. The students are very bright, very
compassionate people, and they come from all kinds of backgrounds.”
In addition, students and alumni alike will benefit from the increased
academic prestige that comes with having a successful medical school.
“It takes us to a different level of perception,” said Tom Enneking, Ph.D.,
executive vice president and provost. “Having a medical school lends
additional credibility to what we’re doing in our undergraduate programs,
especially in math and science.”
The state of Indiana will also reap benefits from the college of
osteopathic medicine. The state currently ranks 39th nationwide for
the number of physicians per 100,000 residents, according to Dr. Paul
Evans. Marian University will address that critical shortage by training
osteopathic doctors who emphasize primary care and the needs of
rural communities.
In other words, Marian University has come a long way from the small,
struggling college it was just a decade ago.
“We have changed our goals here,” Elsener said. “In my early years, it was
about survival. Now the question is how to build a preeminent Catholic
university that educates transformative leaders. We have so much to offer
the world, and I’m thankful that we’re doing it.”
Building a Bright Future
The college of osteopathic medicine curriculum incorporates best
practices from a number of sources, including the National Board of
Osteopathic Medical Examiners and the Carnegie Foundation Study
of Medical Education. It is the first osteopathic medical school in the
nation to have an endowed chair of medical ethics, and it is one of just
a handful of medical schools nationwide to involve nurses so closely in
inter-professional education.
Ashley Petry is an Indianapolis writer and editor whose work has appeared
in The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis Monthly, North, and other local
and regional publications. She can be reached at [email protected].
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News at MU
>> First-Time Freshmen, Total Enrollment,
and Graduate Students All Reach
Record Highs
This year, Marian University welcomed more
students than ever before. Enrollment for the fall
semester has reached a record high. The
achievement comes in the midst of reports of
declining enrollment at institutions of higher
education across the nation.
Total enrollment exceeded 2,700 students. This
tops the previous record of 2,582 students,
recorded in fall 2012. This year’s enrollment is
bolstered by Marian University’s College of
Osteopathic Medicine, which contributed
162 first-year medical students to the total
enrollment number.
“We see this remarkable enrollment growth as
further evidence that our students, their parents,
and the many donors that are investing in Marian
University see value in the quality academic
programs and supportive environment we
provide,” President Daniel J. Elsener said.
>> Marian University Making Largest Gains
in U.S. News & World Report Rankings of
Midwest Colleges
Marian University climbed to #25 in the U.S.
News & World Report 2014 rankings of the top
colleges in the Midwest. Since 2011, the
university has gone from #41 to #25, climbing
steadily each year. The 16-point gain between
2011 and 2014 is the largest among U.S. News
& World Report’s listing, matched only by Central
Methodist University in Missouri. Only one other
college on the list recorded a double-digit gain
during the timeframe.
“Marian University is riding a wave of momentum
with record enrollment, new facilities, and
successful fundraising campaigns,” President
Elsener said. “But more importantly, we’re
improving in terms of quality. These recent
survey results reveal that third parties perceive
that a Marian University education continues to
become more valuable with each passing year.
That’s an important message for parents and
students who are committed to investing in
high-quality education.”
>> Marian University Ranked Top 10 Colleges
in Indiana for Return on Investment
Affordable Colleges Online ranked Marian
University 10th out of 27 Indiana colleges and
universities in terms of Return on Investment
(ROI) for its students, ahead of Ball State
University, Indiana University-Purdue University
Indianapolis (IUPUI), and Indiana Wesleyan
University, among others.
“This Top 10 ranking underscores what we already
know to be true: Marian University students
graduate prepared for challenging careers or
graduate programs,” said Marian University
President Daniel J. Elsener. “We’re educating
students to be leaders with the intellectual
acumen, character traits, and skills that will help
them succeed in all facets of their lives.”
>> Archbishop Tobin Blesses Michael A.
Evans Center for Health Sciences, Chapel
Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin came to campus to
celebrate Mass and bless the Michael A. Evans
Center and the chapel within the Evans Center
on September 11, 2013.
The chapel is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin
Mary, patroness of Marian University, under the
title “Our Lady of Perpetual Help.” An icon of Our
Lady of Perpetual Hope was blessed by the
archbishop immediately following Mass and
carried in a procession to the Evans Center where
it was placed in the new chapel.
>> White Coat Ceremony Welcomes College
of Osteopathic Medicine’s First Students
Marian University College of Osteopathic
Medicine (MU-COM) hosted a White Coat
Ceremony Sunday, August 11, 2013 at the
Indiana Roof Ballroom. The White Coat Ceremony
is a traditional way of marking the beginning of a
student’s career as a health care professional.
“It was a historic day of pride for students, their
families, and the Marian University community,”
said Paul Evans, DO, FAAFP, FACOFP, vice
president and dean of MU-COM. “The white coat
serves as a symbol of joining the patient care
team of physicians-in-training. They pledged to
provide compassionate quality care to their
patients and to honor the professional duties to
their profession and osteopathic medicine.”
>> Michael A. Evans Center for Health
Sciences Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The home to the state’s first new medical school
in 110 years officially opened on Tuesday,
August 6, 2013 on the campus of Marian
University. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the
Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences
marked the occasion, and the 162 students
in the College of Osteopathic Medicine’s
inaugural class began their orientation classes
on August 7, 2013.
Record High Enrollment
Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin
White Coat Ceremony
Total enrollment exceeded 2,700 students.
Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin celebrated Mass and
blessed the Michael A. Evans Center for Health
Sciences and its chapel on September 11, 2013.
The Marian University College of Osteopathic
Medicine hosted a White Coat Ceremony on
Sunday, August 11, 2013.
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News at MU
President Daniel J. Elsener and Indianapolis
Mayor Greg Ballard joined Michael A. Evans, Ph.D.,
founder and chairman of AIT Laboratories, as
he cut the ribbon to officially open the facility
that bears his name. Classes began
on August 12, 2013.
>> Professor Nominated as
Mentor of the Year
Richard Schuster, DO, associate professor in the
Department of Osteopathic Manipulative
Medicine for the Marian University College of
Osteopathic Medicine (MU-COM), has been
nominated for the 2013 American Osteopathic
Association (AOA) Mentor of the Year Award. The
award is a part of the AOA iLearn Mentor
Recognition Program, in association with Pfizer
Inc., a program developed to honor DOs who help
shape the future of the osteopathic medical
profession through their involvement with
osteopathic medical students and new physicians
in practice.
>> Alumni Hall Groundbreaking
Marian University broke ground on Alumni Hall,
a new student center, during a ceremony on
Saturday, September 21, 2013. Alumni Hall is a
19,000 square foot, one-story facility that will
house the university’s bookstore, and will serve
as a gathering place for students, faculty,
and staff.
Marian University community campus,” said
President Elsener. “Our students value the access
they have to our faculty and staff, and this facility
will help further in that regard.”
Marian University received the only such grant for
the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Region 5, comprising Illinois, Indiana, Michigan,
Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
>> Summer Learning Institute is Changing
>> Nursing Student Honored at Salute to
the Educational Landscape of Indianapolis
This summer, Fox 59 ran a story that featured
Marian University’s Summer Learning Institute, a
program committed to serving youth in the
Marion County area.
Research shows that all students, especially
students in urban settings, experience learning
loss during summer breaks. The Summer
Learning Institute is an innovative, collaborative
effort between the community and Marian
University to stop this learning loss.
“The Summer Learning Institute sends teams of
pre-service and beginning educators along with a
mentor teacher into community programs that
have an academic component. The teachers use
hands-on learning activities to build student
engagement and skills in math and literacy,” said
Judy Bardonner, Ph.D., director of the Summer
Learning Institute.
>> $216,000 Federal Grant to Fund
Environmental Program
Nurses Luncheon
Shelly Brosseau, a Marian University for
St.Vincent Health student in the accelerated
BSN program, was honored during the 11th
Annual Salute to Nurses. Brosseau was among
nursing students throughout Indiana who
competed in The Indianapolis Star’s nursing
student essay contest for a $3,500 tuition
scholarship. Her essay described her path to
nursing, which began when her late husband
Cam, was diagnosed with end-stage
pancreatic cancer.
According to Julie Smith, Marian University for
St.Vincent Health site director, the Indianapolis
accelerated nursing program is filled with
students just like Brosseau. “Shelly’s story is a
great example of who the accelerated nursing
student is: a wife, a mom, and someone who
may have had to overcome obstacles to make
their dreams a reality,” she said. “Her
perseverance, positive attitude, and strong
compassion are all traits that will make her an
excellent nurse. The flexibility of our online
classes allows a now-single mother to fulfill her
commitment to creating a better future for herself
and her children.”
There will be an additional 6,500 square feet of
outdoor seating options. An indoor food court will
include a Starbucks Café, a Papa John’s Pizza
restaurant, and a Grille Works. “We like to think of
our new Alumni Hall as the family room for the
Marian University’s Institute for Green and
Sustainable Science (IGSS) has received a highly
competitive grant from the federal government
that will fund the well-regarded summer program
for at least two more years, according to Carl
Lecher, Ph.D., ’97, associate professor of
chemistry and director of the institute.
Richard Schuster, DO
Alumni Hall Groundbreaking
Richard Schuster, DO, has been nominated for the
2013 American Osteopathic Assiciation (AOA)
Mentor of the Year Award.
Marian University broke ground on Alumni Hall on Saturday, Spetember 21, 2013.
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>> School of Education and Exercise Science
Earns Achieving Chapter Excellence Award
>> Katie Gearlds Hired as Head Women’s
Marian University School of Education and
Exercise Science’s chapter of Kappa Delta Pi
(KDP) has earned the Achieving Chapter
Excellence (ACE) Award.
Former Indiana Miss Basketball and Purdue
University standout Katie Gearlds has been
named head women’s basketball coach. She is
the eighth head women’s basketball coach in
program history.
This award is one of the highest honors that KDP
bestows upon its institutional chapters,
representing the very best of student leadership,
professional development, and community
service while upholding the ideals of KDP.
“It is wonderful to have our students recognized
internationally for their exemplary achievement,
leadership, and the values they uphold. I am
grateful for Dr. Susie Beesley, professor of
education and advisor for Kappa Delta Pi, for the
exceptional mentoring she provides to our
students,” said Diana Cheshire, Ph.D., dean of the
School of Education and Exercise Science. “We
have wonderful faculty dedicated to our students
and their development as teachers. We believe
our students will be teacher leaders in K-12
education in Indiana and nationally. This award
affirms that.”
This is the fifth consecutive ACE award the School
of Education and Exercise Science has won. In
2011, Marian University’s chapter won the ACE of
ACE Award based on their accomplishments
over-and-above the already rigorous criteria for
the award.
Katie Gearlds
Basketball Coach
“Katie’s background and abilities will provide a
strong foundation for our program and her
commitment to excellence is exactly what we
were looking for in this search. We are excited to
have Katie join the Marian University athletics
family,” said director of athletics Stephen Downing.
Gearlds brings extensive collegiate and
professional experience to her first head
coaching position. Last season, she spent the
year in Portugal and averaged 14.3 points per
game for Alges where she was part of the league
and cup championship teams. She spent two
seasons (2011-12) in Spain as a professional
player, and three years (2008-10) in Greece where
she played and served as an assistant coach.
>> Cycling Team Wins 23rd
National Championship
For the eighth straight year and the 16th time
in program history, the cycling team won the
USA Cycling Collegiate Track National
Championships in Colorado Springs, Colorado on
September 21, 2013. The Knights earned
maximum points from all but two events in the
championship and amassed 1,200 total points
to best Fort Lewis College by nearly 400 points to
earn the title.
CONNECTING WITH
MARIAN UNIVERSITY
Facebook
Keep up with Marian University activities
and news; connect with fellow alums.
Flickr
Get print-quality images of photos
from Marian University events.
LinkedIn
Join the Marian University (Formerly Marian
College) group, network with business leaders,
and become a career mentor.
Cycling Team
Twitter
Updates keep you informed,
link you to additional news.
Katie Gearlds has been named head women’s
basketball coach.
The cycling team won the USA Cycling Collegiate
Track National Championships in Colorado
Springs, Colorado, on September 21, 2013.
YouTube
See what’s on the move
at Marian University.
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marian Hot Spots
In honor of the Alumni Hall groundbreaking (our new student center is set to open in fall 2014), we asked alumni following
us on Facebook and Twitter to name their favorite hangouts during their years at Marian University, on campus and off.
While there was a clear winner (The Perc!), plenty of other spots made the list. Of course, many couldn’t pick just one…
The Perc! We met friends for coffee and to study
for those big tests. We played cards there (although the
day student lounge always had a card game going on).
We went there to see and be seen. It was a welcome
spot, a refuge, and a place to escape during exams.
Betsy (Krider) Traub ’67
Knight and Day Café and the library.
Casey Delucenay ’13
Mugsy’s and the Ruth Lilly Student Center.
Nick Magdalinos ’02
The grassy area in the middle of campus and the
Ruth Lilly Student Center at Montague’s!
Alverna Hall when it was a dorm!
Emily (Carr) Garrard ’07
Kelly Gallagher-Kiley ’87
the fountain.
St. Francis Hall lobby.
On cold days,
On warm days,
All of my friends were in that dorm with me, so it was the perfect spot.
I remember playing guitar on the
steps of Clare Hall.
Mary Quigley ’04
Vincent Schurger ’99
Music building, my home away from home.
Buds Tavern, down the road.
Tina (Peck) Heath ’71
Justin Fischer ’10
Ah,
Doyle Hall.
Jeremy Vogt ’93
The Perc—where else?
The ECOLAB!
Sr. Mary Beth Gianoli ’78
Matt Abbott ’10
Did we miss your favorite?
Join the conversation at www.facebook.com/marianuniversity and www.twitter.com/MUNewsroom
or email [email protected].
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MARIAN UNIVERSITY BASKETBALL
Knight Time,
Right Place!
2013
2014
Women’s Basketball - Home Schedule
Men’s Basketball - Home Schedule
January 4 | 1 p.m.
January 11 | 3 p.m.
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bethel College
January 8 | 7 p.m.
January 21 | 7 p.m.
Goshen College
Spring Arbor University
January 15 | 7 p.m.
January 25 | 3 p.m.
Grace College
Huntington University
January 18 | 1 p.m.
University of Saint Francis (Indiana)
Coach Katie Gearlds
February 4 | 7 p.m.
Goshen College
Coach Todd Lickliter
January 29 | 7 p.m.
February 11 | 7 p.m.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Grace College
February 1 | 1 p.m.
February 15 | 3 p.m.
Taylor University
University of Saint Francis (Indiana)
February 8 | 1 p.m.
February 22 | 3 p.m.
Bethel College
Indiana Wesleyan University
February 19 | 7 p.m.
All home games are played on the John Grimes Court in the
Physical Education Center on the campus of Marian University.
Game times are eastern standard time.
Spring Arbor University
Get full schedules, rosters, and other information at www.muknights.com.
MARIAN
M CLUB
UNIVERSITY
Join the M-Club
Benefits include:
• Season passes
• Access to hospitality area
For more information, contact Wil Hampton, executive director of
athletic events, at [email protected] or at 317.955.6225.
MU Knights basketball
is sponsored by:
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Get your own
Marian University
license plate.
Support your Knights and drive with pride by purchasing an
official Marian University license plate.
For more information, visit www.marian.edu/LicensePlate
or contact Shawna Jones, assistant director of alumni and
donor relations, at [email protected] or 317.955.6245.
Conferences and Events at Marian University
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Looking for a unique location to host your next business meeting or staff retreat? Consider
the campus of Marian University, only 10 minutes away from downtown Indianapolis.
Call 317.955.6236 or 317.955.6110
for more information.
Host your meeting in the Marian University Theatre and enjoy lunch in the historic Allison
Mansion catered by Classic Fare Catering. Spend the afternoon getting back to nature in
the 55-acre Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab.
Marian University
Office of Conferences and Special Events
3200 Cold Spring Road
Indianapolis, IN 46222-1997
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MARIAN UNIVERSITY
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OCTOBER 18, 2013
Making Miracles Gala Celebrates Marian
University’s Commitment to Health Care
In grand style, Marian University celebrated the opening of the
Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences, the Marian University
College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Alan and Sue Leighton
School of Nursing, and the 21st Annual Mary McNulty Young ’47
Opportunities for Excellence Scholarship Dinner as a part of the
Making Miracle Gala at the JW Marriott on Friday, October 18.
That evening, more than 1,700 leaders from the civic, health care,
religious, and business community gathered with alumni, faculty,
staff, and students to celebrate Marian University’s commitment
to health care. Jefferson Brougher and the Brougher Family were
the presenting sponsors of the program and BKD, LLP, a trusted,
national CPA and advisory firm, sponsored the reception.
“The Making Miracles Gala marks a major milestone for the
university and the advances we are making in serving the primary
health care needs of our city and state, as well as the great
scholarship support we are able to provide our student body,”
said President Daniel J. Elsener. “We are thankful for community
partners and friends like Michael A. Evans, Community Health
Network, St.Vincent Health, Eli Lilly and Company Foundation, and
so many others who have not only joined us to celebrate, but also
are helping us execute our ambitious vision.”
During the gala, Marian University announced they secured
nearly $8 million in support for academic programming and
scholarships. Vincent Caponi of St.Vincent Health and Bryan Mills
of Community Health Network co-chaired the event affirming their
commitment to Marian University. Mike and Bea Becher served as
Scholarship Committee co-chairs.
Left: John T. Thompson received the John A. Purdie Innovator
of the Year Award.
Right: Michael A. Evans received the Franciscan Values Award.
The gala also honored Michael A. Evans, founder and chairman
at AIT Laboratories, with the Franciscan Values Award and
John T. Thompson, chairman and executive officer of First Electric
Supply LLC, Thompson Distribution Company, Inc. (CMID), and
Beyond Countertops Inc., with the John A. Purdie Innovator of the
Year Award. Their contributions to the city of Indianapolis, both as
business people and philanthropists, are vast.
Students from the school of nursing and college of osteopathic
medicine also attended the event, and in a special moment, were
recognized for their hard work.
The program ended with a special blessing, sung by the Sisters of
St. Francis, Oldenburg and the Marian University Sacred Choir.
Left: Inspired by the stained glass feature of the Michael A. Evans
Center for Health Sciences, the décor of the gala featured bright
colors and flowers.
Center: Students from the school of nursing and the college of
osteopathic medicine attended the event.
Right: The Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana gathered on
the stage to end the program with a special blessing.
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The Alan and Sue Leighton
School of Nursing
by the numbers
1977
30
The year Marian University’s
School of Nursing was founded.
Number of students in our first
graduating class.
472
Number of students currently enrolled in the
Alan and Sue Leighton School of Nursing.
Trailblazer
Louis C. Gatto, Ph.D. served as president of Marian
College from 1971-1989. His strong support for
development and implementation of the LPN-toassociate degree in nursing in 1977 and the 1987
initiation of the four-year bachelor of science degree in
nursing helped establish the university’s fully accredited
nursing program. Under his leadership, Marian College
was particularly adept at adjusting to the changing
educational needs of society while retaining its liberal
arts tradition.
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The number of states where our graduates are
practicing nurses.
56
Number of facilities throughout Indiana where
our traditional program students are performing
clinicals. Our online program students are in
22 facilities.
1
Number of years professors Dorothy Gomez, Ph.Dc,
RN and Diana Smith, MS, RN have conducted a
study abroad course on caring, healing, and selfdiscovery through the arts and nursing at Harlaxton
College in England.
Haiti
Twelve students and assistant
professor of nursing, Christina
Kiger, MSN, RN-CPN, travelled
to Haiti for a mission trip during
spring break 2013 to provide medical care, health teaching,
medication administration, and prayer to hundreds of
Haitians. Students and faculty from the Alan and Sue Leighton
School of Nursing have been traveling to Haiti since 2009.
Tanzania
Barbara Blackford, MSN, RN-CNE,
assistant professor of nursing, along
with two other nurse educators from
Indiana, traveled to Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania, Africa to present a seminar,
“Curriculum, Assessment, and Evaluation of Nursing Students”
to nursing faculty at Aga Khan University.
2009
Tennessee
765
Number of hours a student nurse spends in the field
before graduating.
4
Number of ways to earn a bachelor of science in
nursing degree at Marian University:
1. Traditional four-year bachelor of science degree
in nursing (BSN)
2. Accelerated second degree campus-based BSN
3. Accelerated second degree online BSN
4. RN-to-BSN program through our Marian’s Adult
Programs (MAP) for associate nursing degree
registered nurses to obtain their BSN
The year the Marian University Online Nursing
Program began.
Where our online nursing program is headed next.
We are now enrolling students and the program
is set to begin in 2014!
2012
Year nursing graduates started the Nursing
Alumni Association with the mission:
“To inspire nursing alumni to be lifelong
responsible stewards and members of
the Marian community through dedicated
service and dignified leadership.” All Marian
University nursing graduates are welcome to
join. For more information, contact Ashley
Thomas at [email protected].
2,889
Number of nurses who have graduated from
Marian College/University.
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Upcoming Events
The Christmas Carol at the Indiana Repertory Theatre
December 1 at 5 p.m.
Hilaritas: A Christmas Festival Concert
December 6-7 at 7 p.m. in the Marian University Theatre.
Global Studies Speaker Series: Richard G. Lugar, “An Evolution
of American Foreign Policy: Where Do We Go Now?”
December 8 at 7 p.m. in the Marian University Theatre.*
First Day of Spring Classes
January 13
Marian University Night at the Pacers Game
January 18 at7 p.m. at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Help us build
a great
Catholic university
in a great
American city.
Global Studies Speaker Series: Dejan Lazic, “The Global Life
of a Modern Musician”
January 29 at 7 p.m. in the Marian University Theatre.*
L.A. Theatre Works: The Graduate
February 16 at 7 p.m. in the Marian University Theatre.
Knight Daze Winter Carnival
February 21-22
Global Studies Speaker Series: Jason T. Eberl, Ph.D., “Bioethics and
Global Health: Challenges for the 21st Century”
February 25 at 7 p.m. in the Marian University Theatre.*
An Evening with Eunan McIntyre
March 20 at 7 p.m. at the Marian University Theatre.
Networking Knights
March 25 at 6:30 p.m. in Allison Mansion.
Global Studies Speaker Series: Carolyn Y. Woo, Ph.D.,
“God, Neighbor, Self”
March 25 at 7 p.m. in the Marian University Theatre.*
Global Studies Speaker Series: Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin,
“The Catholic Church: Catalyst for, or Obstacle to a Better World?”
April 16 at 7 p.m. in the Marian University Theatre.*
Knights Called to Serve
April 26 at 8 a.m.
Commencement
May 10 at 9 a.m. at the St.Vincent Health Field.
If you have questions regarding alumni events, contact Shawna Jones,
assistant director of alumni and donor relations, at [email protected]
or 317.955.6245.
If you have questions regarding the Global Studies Speakers Series,
contact Pierre Atlas, Ph.D., director of The Richard G. Lugar Franciscan
Center for Global Studies and associate professor of political science,
at [email protected] or 317.955.6336.
We invite you to go green with
Marian University and donate online.
www.marian.edu/donate
*Registration is recommended for Global Studies Speaker Series events.
Go to www.marian.edu to register.
For more details and events, visit the calendar on the
Marian University web site at www.marian.edu/events.
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If you have questions, contact Shawna Jones, assistant
director of alumni and donor relations, at 317.955.6245
or [email protected].
MARIAN UNIVERSITY
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President’s Report and Recognition of Donors
2012-13
major milestones
endowment comparison
$29,624,023
$30,000,000
Daniel J. Elsener, President
$26,018,448
$25,000,000
It is with great excitement and pride that I bring you news of another
extraordinary year at Marian University. Because of the strong
commitment of our community—alumni, students, faculty, staff,
parents, and donors—we are experiencing unprecedented growth with
record enrollment, new facilities, and enhanced academic programs.
This year, we reached a truly major milestone for the university and the
state of Indiana when we welcomed the inaugural class of 162 students
to the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Indiana’s
first new medical school in 110 years. With the opening of the Michael
A. Evans Center for Health Sciences and the College of Osteopathic
Medicine, we have embarked on a new journey, boldly working to
address the physician shortage.We are training future doctors with an
emphasis on the healing ministry that is ingrained in our foundational
Franciscan values. We’re educating a new generation of leaders in
health care—doctors and nurses who will work together to serve
communities in need.
In the midst of reports of declining enrollment at institutions of higher
education nationally, Marian University admitted the largest freshman
class in our history. Total enrollment is 2,715 students, exceeding our
previous record of 2,582 students recorded in the fall of 2012. We
see this remarkable enrollment growth as further evidence that our
students, their parents, and the many donors who are investing in
Marian University see great value in the quality academic programs
and supportive environment we provide.
total enrollment
2287
2365
2555
2582
2715*
$20,000,000
$23,153,278
$16,664,544
$15,000,000
$10,000,000
$13,383,840
$5,000,000
$0
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
Gross Tuition, Fees, and Housing
$75,000,000
$60,000,000
$65,096,000*
$53,774,935
$48,588,215
$55,303,679
$45,000,000
$44,745,868
$30,000,000
$15,000,000
$0
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
*Projected
Indeed, our alumni are the pride and joy of Marian University, and we
are committed to strengthening their involvement with the university.
They uphold our identity, support our current students, and enrich
our institution in an important and unique way. Establishing a strong
alumni network that will help guide the future direction of the
university is crucial. I invite our alumni to be actively involved in the
advancement of our mission by connecting with the Office of Alumni
Relations, participating in the many alumni events we plan throughout
the year, and investing in the university.
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
Total enrollment includes full- and part-time traditional students and full- and part-time students
enrolled in Marian’s Adult Programs (MAP).
*2013-14 number is pre-census.
Through the work of many, we are attaining and surpassing our present
institutional goals, but we will not rest on our laurels. We look always
to the future, strategically mapping new directions for the university
and creating actionable plans that will lead us to the heights of success.
Throughout the next year, with the help of the Board of Trustees,
alumni, faculty, and staff, we will develop a plan that ensures Marian
University will be a great Catholic university, distinguished in its ability
to educate and form transformative leaders for service to the world.
We know that the key to achieving our goal is the development of
distinctive programs, rigorous curriculums, and alumni engagement.
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Marian University has a deep, passionate commitment to meeting the
needs of humanity, especially in the areas of teaching and healing.
Your gifts fuel our efforts to achieve the aggressively aspirational
vision we have for our institution. I deeply appreciate everyone for the
sacrificial gifts of time, talent, and treasure you so generously give to
Marian University.
Thank you for your prayers and investment in the vision, mission, and
values of Marian University.
Together, we are Making Miracles!
Giving Societies
Franciscan Society
The Franciscan Society recognizes alumni and friends
who contribute $10,000 or more annually.
Anonymous
A.A.A. Roofing Co., Inc.
ARAMARK Higher Education
ARAMARK Higher Education - Dining Services
AT&T Foundation
The Ackerman Foundation
David and Thelma Wilson ’69 Albright
Alerding and Company, LLC
David and Mary Robinson ’65 Allen
Michael Alley
D.J. Angus-Scientech Educational Foundation, Inc.
Robert and Patricia Anker
ARAMARK Corporation
Archdiocese of Indianapolis
The Heritage Group
Avery Dennison Corporation
BSA LifeStructures
Robert and Mary Kozlowski ’70 Bailor
Timothy ’92 and Melanie Bales
Victor and Judy Bardonner
Robert ’57 and Carole Bates
Michael and Bea Becher
Donald Beckerich
Loren and Joan Bertocci
Jim and Patricia Burnett ’56 Bickel
Sr. Margaretta Black, OSF ’61
George and Carla Speth ’62 Boder
Edward Bonach
Patricia Bradshaw
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
Bridgestone Firestone Diversified Products, LLC
Brightpoint, Inc.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation
Marilyn Strasburger Brouillette ’57
Browning Investments, Inc.
Matthew Browning ’00
Michael and Mary Ann Browning
Michael ’72 and Sylvia Brunette
Scott ’96 and Lesley Bruns
Buchanan Group
Lorene Burkhart
Stephen Burns
Business Furniture, LLC
Wilfred III and Phyllis Bussing
Amos W. Butler Audubon Society, Inc.
Philip IV and Brigitt Caito
Cardinal Ritter High School
John ’63 and Phyllis Cardis
The Julian and Eileen Carr Family Foundation
Philip ’81 and Teresa Houser ’80 Carson
Adrian and Ciecia Carter
Catholic Youth Organization
Eric and Patti Paquin ’76 Cavanaugh
Central Indiana Community Foundation, Inc.
John ’63 and Rosemary Sanna ’64 Chapman
Citizens Energy Group
City Securities
Joseph and Jan Clayton
Larry ’66 and Barbara Brown ’68 Clemons
Sr. Jean Marie Cleveland, OSF ’64
Community Health Network
Community Westview Hospital
Brian W. Cook
Paul and Frances Dunn ’66 Corsaro
J. Richard ’58 and Janice Cox
William and Patricia Curran
Jeffrey ’88 and Angela Ameis ’89 Curtis
Carolyn Whisler Daly ’67
Mark ’80 and Yvonne Stanifer ’85 Daniel
William ’65 and Judith Tishaus ’65 Davidson
John and Alice Field ’53 Davis
Erna Santarossa De Cecco ’44
Rebecca De La Rosa ’83
Tim and Cheri DeBruicker
Christel DeHaan Family Foundation, Inc.
Christel DeHaan
Deaconess Health System
Deem Mechanical and Electrical Company
Michael ’62 and Judith Sinclair ’59 Deery
Richard ’59 and Anne Munshower ’58 Delaney
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Deloitte Foundation
Larry ’72 and Kathryn Mayer ’72 Delpha
Joseph and Philomena Dillhoff
William and Kathryn Dillhoff
John and Anne Dillon
David Brent ’86 and Davela Dilts
Dennis Donahue ’62
James E. Dora Charitable Trust
James and Shirley Dora
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Doyle
The Family of Dan and Jane Drew
Duke Energy Foundation
Gregg Dwyer ’66 and Patareka Dwyer
William ’74 and Teresa Eckman
Thomas ’65 and Becka Egold
James Ellis ’71
James Ellsworth ’65
Elmendorf Family Foundation
NJ Elmendorf
Daniel and Elizabeth Elsener
Ernst & Young Foundation
Jack ’65 (dec.) and Mary Wallace ’65 Essling
Paul Evans, DO
Executive Women in HealthCare
F.A. Wilhelm Construction Company
Peter and Miriam Gannon ’59 Fabien
Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, Inc.
Fanning Howey Associates, Inc.
Bain ’72 and Nancy Schroeder ’73 Farris
Charles ’65 and Pamela Federle
Harold and Mary Jo Boyle ’65 Feeney
Lawrence and Karen Lee ’67 Fehr
Daniel and Barbara Felicetti
Richard and Diana Feltman
Maxine McIntosh Ferguson ’52
Gerald and Denise Brennan ’77 Feser
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Fifth Third Bank of Central Indiana
John and Laura Tebbe ’04 Finke
David ’58 and Nancy Stipher ’66 Foley
Follett Higher Education Group
Eli Lilly and Company Foundation
Albert and Kristin Ronzone ’68 Froehlke
GE Foundation
Ted Gary and Helen Randolph ’77
Terry, DO and Nancy Perkins ’73 Gehlhausen
Robert and Stevie Giel
Golden Rule, a United Health Care Company
Robert and Nancy Golobish
Gerald and Kathleen O’Connor ’62 Greene
Joseph Greenlee ’81
Kelley Griffith ’88
John and Susan Grimes
John and Mary Ann Grogan
Guerin Catholic High School
Anthony K. Guldner
P. Stephen ’69 and Joan Gutzwiller
David ’71 and Anne Marty ’72 Haire
Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman, P.C.
Ronald and Carole Kerske ’59 Hammond
Karen Hardin
Mary Haugh ’50
P. Michael Hearden ’64
Michael ’77 and Melinda Heim
Eugene and Helene Herber ’53 Henn
Catherine Herber ’66
Jack and Judy Hill
Lindan Hill
Gary and Katie Hoefle
E. Paul ’64 and C. Beth Sutherland ’64 Hoeing
Michael ’85 and Sandy Holper
Holy Spirit Parish at Geist
George and Ann Miller ’65 Hood
Rosie ’67 and Mike Houk
Rose Chan Houston ’59
Cornelius ’59 and Gloria Howe
Ben Huang and Susan Rawl
S. Michael and Karen Hudson
Robert and Mary Ann Busemeyer ’57 Huntington
IBM International Foundation
Joseph and Tammy Impicciche
Independent Colleges of Indiana Foundation
Indiana Campus Compact
Indiana Center for Nursing
Indianapolis Colts
Indianapolis Power & Light Company
Irving Materials, Inc.
Daniel Janich ’74 and Yvonne Sor
Rudy ’61 and Barbara Franz ’64 Jansen
Edmond and Ann Herber ’56 Jarboe
Jerry and Peggy Jones
A. Dave ’74 and Lynn Jongleux /
Jongleux Financial Services LLC
John ’87 and Linda Joven
K & G Sports Inc. / Karl and Mary Knight
William ’61 and Joey Kelsey
KeyBank
Brian and Mary Gasper ’94 Kirchner
Fred and Judy Klipsch
Knoll
The information in this report pertains to the time period from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
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Giving Societies, continued
Anthony Kriech ’75
The Kroger Company
Joseph ’75 and Nancy Kuzmitz
Deborah Lawrence
Diana Leathers ’67
Alan ’62 and Sue Leighton
Harlan and Sharon Sweeney ’62 Lenius
Mike and Carla Leppert
Martin Liddy ’66
Lilly Endowment Inc.
Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation
Ted and Debbie Lilly
S. William ’62 and Rosemary Annarino ’64 Logan
Chris Lowery, DO and Mary Burden, DO
Lumina Foundation For Education
Herman Lutz
MacAllister Machinery
Fr. Daniel J. Mahan
Mary Malatesta
Margaret Mary Community Hospital
Max and Elizabeth Mitchell ’70 Marsh
Thomas Marshall ’66
Diana Mangus Mason ’47 (dec.)
Matthews Bicycle Mart, Inc.
James and Linda Matthews
Maxim Services, LLC
Daniel ’58 and Mary McCarthy
R. Jeffrey McClure ’88
Estate of Robert B. McConnell
Sr. Jacquelyn McCracken, OSF ’72
Stephen ’64 and Janice Rocchio ’66 McCracken
John McGinty
Kathleen Burke McGraw ’68
Robert and Eleanor McNamara
James ’92 and Kellie Meer
David and Debra Mennel
Anthony Merkel ’84
Martin ’72 and Constance Merkel
Merrill Lynch
Margaret Meyer
Russell Meyer ’84
Milliman, Inc.
Monarch Beverage Company, Inc.
Jack ’62 and Martha Moriarty
James and Jackie Morris
James and Susan Murphy
Rev. Thomas Murphy
Gerald Mushaben
The National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health
James ’66 and Susan Via ’68 Nalley
Joseph Jr. and June Naughton
Dr. Mary Burden and Dr. Chris A. Lowery
Michael Noone ’63
Paul Norman ’73
Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation, Inc.
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Nicholas H. Noyes Jr. Memorial Foundation, Inc.
Raymond and Esther O’Dea
Charles and Patricia O’Drobinak
O’Meara, Ferguson, Whelan, and Conway
OneAmerica Financial Partners, Inc.
The OneAmerica Foundation, Inc.
Orbis Education
OrthoIndy
Pacers Sports & Entertainment
Steven ’74 and Geraldine Haklin ’75 Padgett
David ’77 and Priscilla Weck ’77 Papandria
Mark ’84 and Lola Amberger ’85 Paras
Patriot Investments, LLC
Pepsico Foundation
Richard ’63 and Mary Ellen Benedetto ’63 Phillips
Robert and Diana Phillips
Pete and Shari Piazza
James Pike, DO
Michael and Grace Pratt
Francis and Marianne Price
Procter and Gamble Company
John ’74 and Edie Purcell
John and Pam Purdie
RJE Business Interiors
George and Margaret Rapp
Robert and Lucy Byer ’58 Riegel
Mary Rihm Riggle ’80
William and Gloria Riggs
Randy and Beth Gatto ’75 Roberts
Robin Run Village
Charles ’62 and Diane Gunner ’63 Robinson
Sr. Norma Rocklage, OSF ’60
SaveItNow
Ellen Scanlin ’67
Kenneth ’84 and Cathy Scheer
Schmidt Associates, Inc.
Bernard Schneider ’66
John and Marilyn Schneider
Rosina Menonna Schuler ’49
Max and Judith Schumacher
Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving
Jerry and Rosemary Semler
Sensory Technologies
Bernard and Mary Hull ’59 Sergesketter
Shell Oil Company Foundation
John and Alice Shelton
Shiel Sexton Company, Inc.
William Sigman
Juliana Simmons ’62
Michael Simmons
The Herbert Simon Family Foundation
Sisters of Saint Francis
Joe and Sandra Slaughter
Robert and Joan Hillenbrand ’80 Smith
Joseph Sr. ’71 and Brenda Fox ’63 Smith
K. Clay and Beth Smith
Jack Snyder
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
St.Vincent Hospital and Healthcare Center, Inc.
St.Vincent Health
Michael ’84 and Karen Staton
Thomas ’64 and Judith Vogler ’66 Steiner
Leonard ’68 and Susan Smith ’68 Strom
Dr. Mary Burden and Dr. Chris Lowery
The Swisher Foundation
Talbot Street Art Fair, Inc.
Glenn ’71 and Laura Jo Biltz ’71 Tebbe
Merle ’74 and Susan Schnepp ’73 Tebbe
Mike and Julie Terrell
The Allstate Foundation
The Community Foundation of
Louisville Depository, Inc.
The Glick Fund, a Fund of the Central Indiana
Community Foundation
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation / Sandlot Fund
The Merck Company Foundation
Tobias Insurance Group, Inc.
Charles Traylor ’75
Joseph and Kathleen McCarthy ’65 Turk
Larry ’68 and Kathleen Kleber ’68 Turner
USA Funds
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program
Vasey Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
Vectren
Voiture Locale 145 - 40/8
Daniel and Angela, DO Wagner
George ’70 and Sharon Walker
R. David ’68 and Shirley Simpson ’68 Walker
Jerry Watson ’71
D. Anthony ’69 and Carole Kunkel ’65 Watt
Weaver Popcorn Foundation, Inc.
Charles ’68 and Mary Leahy ’68 Welch
John Welchans ’67
Sr. Rachel West, OSF ’54
Westside Knights of Columbus Holy Family
Council #3682
Wheaton World Wide Moving
Lawrence and Ruth Wilcox
David C. Williams
James Williams, D. O.
Jerry and Sandy Williams
Art and Anne Wilmes
Ricardo ’72 and Susan Knueven ’73 Wong
Indianapolis Works, Inc.
Ken and Victoria Yamasaki
John ’71 and Kathy Bailey ’74 Yanney
Mrs. Howard S. Young Jr. ’47
Raul and Deborah Zavaleta
Ann Kingsbury Zimmerman ’68
Joseph ’80 and Diane Pitzer ’81 Zimmerman
Zink Distributing Company, LLC
Gerald ’63 and Debra Zore
oldenburg Society
The Oldenburg Society recognizes alumni and friends
who contribute $5,000 to $9,999 annually.
Anonymous (2)
AIT Laboratories
John and Christine Accetturo
American Health Network of Indiana, Inc.
Apex Benefits Group, Inc.
Pierre and Debra Atlas
Agnes Bacala ’74
Kenneth and Suzanne Baker
G. Mike and Alice Bates
John ’88 and Judy Bates
Marvin ’77 and Greta Bechtel
Amy Bennett
Ron and Karen Bevis
Bishop Chatard High School
William and Mary Worland ’71 Bishop
Sharon Blunk ’65
Robert and Harriet Reifel ’50 Bohrman
Emanuele ’63 and Jean Meyer ’72 Bomben
Bowen Engineering Corporation
Bradley Financial
Geoffrey Bradley II ’82
Philip Brady ’64
Bright Sheet Metal Company, Inc.
David ’96 and Ann Curley ’96 Britzke
Sallie M. Bruns
Teresa Bruns
Mary Turner Buechele ’43
Thomas and Janice McCracken ’62 Burger
CNO Financial Group and Bankers Life & Casualty Co.
Randy ’88 and Brenda Schuessler ’86 Canada
Vincent and Robyn Caponi
Coomer & Coomer, Inc.
Gary and Nancy Coomer
Anthony and Joan Merkel ’80 Cossell
Kenneth Cragen
Joe Brubaker and Gay Lynn Crossley
Brian ’88 and Donna Gauck ’88 Daeger
William ’61 and Shirley Martin ’61 Daley
Timothy ’82 and Constance Ryan ’81 Dall
Daniel and Angela Dickman
Philip and Millie Dickman
Robert and Rhonda Dickman
Dotlich Contractors Inc.
Michael ’64 and Kathleen Dryer
Joseph and Patricia Schurger ’69 Easley
Eden Religious Facilities
Enflora
Thomas ’60 and Suzanne Settle ’62 Ensch
Gary Ertel ’70
Christopher ’73 and Deborah Everett
Mary Ellen Eversman ’60
Peter and Judith DeKemper ’68 Feigert
Mary Fran Feistritzer ’68
Jim ’79 and Cecilia Rikke ’79 Fohl
Nicholas ’80 and Lisa Mailloux ’81 Fohl
Paul Frascella, DO
Robert and Jodie McCarty ’85 Freeland
Robert ’81 and Karen Kuhnen ’98 Freese
Robert and Shirley Friedman
Paula Fritsch ’83
Stephen Gantner ’63
John ’72 and Joan Hruskocy ’74 Giles
James and Beverly Goebel
Donald and Cheryl Goetz
Daniel Greenlee ’82
Charlene Eppers Harper ’68
William Harting
Regina Sivgals Haug ’56
Daniel ’73 and Susanne Forbes ’74 Hayden
Edward ’59 and Mary Jennings ’59 Hegarty
Mary Rhodes Heimann ’48
The Heritage Group
Joseph and Eleanor Hingtgen
Andrew Hohman and Donna Proctor
Anthony ’67 and Joann Federle ’68 Holzer
John Hornberger ’67
Eugene Hungate ’60
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Company
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Mary Anita Jansen
John and Margaret Jaqua
Thomas A. Jarosz
Johnson Controls Foundation
Johnson, Grossnickle and Associates, Inc.
William and Joanne Mayer ’59 Johnson
Jongleux CPA Group PC
Michael and Amy Kicinski ’95 Kalscheur
Joseph ’64 and Barbara Keers
Fr. Leopold R. Keffler, O.F.M. Conv.
Michael ’86 and Kristina Gauck ’86 Kelley
Ray and Vida Kotarski
Gerald ’75 and Karen Brezina ’75 Kretschmann
James ’65 and Laura Schaefer ’65 Kuchler
Rose Marie Kuhn ’59
Patricia Mowry Kundert ’62
Margaret Murello LaGrotto ’50
Joseph Laker ’63
David Lee
David ’97 and Suzanne DePauw ’97 Lemler
John and Joy Leppert
Dale and Fran Walker ’66 Lichtenberg
Frances Long ’79
Magnode Corporation
Barbara Matakevich, DO
Mark ’77 and Mary Gutzwiler ’77 Mauer
Jamie ’98 and Wendy Mehringer
Joseph Merkel ’77
Daniel and Lucy Wessel ’69 Mikula
Donald L. Miller 2012 Children’s Fund
Joseph Miller Jr. ’69
Lynn and Cheryl Morrell
Rudolph and Jeanne Mueller
Patrick and Ann Greenwell ’67 Mullin
Stephen ’64 and Kathleen Thornburgh ’65 Noone
North Branch Golf Course
Ralph Nowak
Edward Ottensmeyer ’68
William and Marlys Pedtke
Joel and Denise Perry
Chau ’61 and Teresa Phan
Ryan and Gladys Phillips
Patricia Picha ’83
Faye Plascak-Craig
James II ’88 and Kelly Shaw ’89 Poole
Robert Pruitt
Evelynn Looney Putnam ’66
Thomas ’65 and Jackie Quarto
Michael and Pamala Renninger
Mary Jane Hermann Ritter ’46
Kevin and Ruth Rodgers
Edwin and Lisa Sahm
Msgr. Joseph Schaedel Jr. ’70
G. Larry ’68 and Patricia Able ’68 Schmalz
James ’61 and Mary Hulsman ’63 Schott
William Scott
Bobby Joe and Jeanette Sears
Charles Shanabruch
Louis and Patricia Dangler ’68 Sharp
Ted and Kim Sherfick
William Sherman ’65
Anita Siccardi
Michael ’61 and Mary Ehringer ’61 Sifferlen
Sisters of St. Benedict
Sr. Carol Slinger, OSF ’60
Albert Jr. and Maribeth Smith
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church
St. Roch Improvement Fund
St.Vincent Sports Performance Center
Rose Walker Sterger ’66
Strategic Planning Group, Inc.
Anthony and Helena Rossi ’64 Strati
William and Mary Kay Stuhldreher
Jerry Stumpf
Superior Roofing Services
Dolores Szemborski ’74
Tonn and Blank Construction
Jerome ’67 and Elizabeth Krider ’68 Traub
Turner Construction Company of Indiana
Rev. Clifford Vogelsang
Jean Kuebler Walker ’73
Wallington Asset Management, LLC
Kay Walter
Carl Weinzetl ’65
Mary Jo Wenning ’78
Paul ’70 and Suzanne Lassuy ’82 Whalen
Marianna Stout Wilson ’65
Jean Wojtowicz
Marion and Ann Burkert ’81 Wolfe
John F. Wood
Christopher and Megan Wright
G. David Yaros ’69
Michael Yu
Michael Zolnierek
Sr. Monica Zore, OSF ’70
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Fioretti Society
The Fioretti Society recognizes alumni and friends
who contribute $1,000 to $4,999 annually.
Anonymous
A.C.& I. Corporation
Accretive of Indiana
Jack ’70 and Janet Adams
Aetna Foundation, Inc.
Tim and Ginny Akin
Alcatraz Storage
Allen Family Foundation
Theodore ’70 and Sara Greubel ’71 Allen
Thurman Alvey, DO
America China Society of Indiana
Gary ’73 and Maria Hooton ’76 Armbrecht
Shalin Arnett, DO
Don ’61 and Jan Dormeier ’60 Ash
Association of American Colleges and Universities
James Jr. ’88 and Lisa Plagge ’89 Aultman
Randy ’72 and Linda Smith ’71 Balla
Brent ’04 and Sarah Bowling ’07 Bangel
Bryston ’07 and Erin Bangel
Charles ’75 and Diane Irk ’77 Barbera
Marjorie Batic
Steve and Lisa Battiato
Stephen “Alex” Battiato ’13
Richard ’63 and Mary Lee Lauck ’63 Battles
Treg Bauchert ’86
James ’73 and Judy Bauerle
Beverly Nelson Bealmear ’64
George and Helen Lieland ’55 Beck
Joan Beck ’70
William ’67 and Elizabeth Bates ’67 Beck
Judith Straub Becker ’62
James and Mary Southwick ’64 Beckett
Ruth Beeler ’60
Francis Beidler Foundation
Kerry D. Bennett
Gerald and Leacarol Knueven ’71 Bennett
David Benson
Stana Jody Peloza Bentz ’67
Arthur and Ann Berkemeier
Dorothy Bersch ’48
Jerome Bessler ’90 and Astra Liepa
Michael and Donna Williams ’69 Beyer
Robert and Beth Beyke
Chad and Cheryl Auffart ’99 Bir
Joseph ’68 and Christine Bittelmeyer
Roger Black ’86 and Trish Wiggers
Barbara Blackford
J. Michael ’64 and Sandra Blackwell
Brent ’75 and Barbara Zehe ’78 Blaine
Blue Olive Design, LLC
Steve and Debbie Bluestein
Clement and Elizabeth Burnett ’60 Boenne
Tom and Diane Bohannon
Michael and Mary Boland
Jeffrey Boruff ’85
Megan Bottoms ’06
Michael Boyle ’59
Gene Bradburn ’84
Jason and Luann Jahn ’98 Brames
Lillian Brinker
Kenith C. and Jessica Britt
Dorothy Basinski Brock ’62
Joseph and Dianne Broecker
James and Barbara Brogle
Sarah Yeager Browning ’02
Ronald Brummett
Bob Brunke
John Buben
Richard Buchanna ’74
Jeremy Budreau ’04
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Matthew and Colleen Murphy ’80 Buehler
David and Rachel Bunting
Helen Burke
Mark Burke ’73
Dawn Burkhart ’98
Robert and Junella Vachon ’48 Burns
Bradley and Ella Burton
Michael and Nancy Busk
William Jr. ’72 and Diane Byron
James and Gretchen Cain
John and Laurel Camp
Markham and Mary Ann Drew ’65 Campaigne
Mark Cantieri, DO
Victor and Kathryn Keilman ’01 Cardenas
Tom and Judy Carroll
The Carrsun Company
Thomas Cassidy ’72 and Sharon Stark ’71
Thomas ’75 and Susan Stollenwerk ’76 Cebulko
John and Rita Cerimele
Floyd ’63 and Mary Ann Armborst ’63 Chamberlin
Angela Charles
Robert and Geneva Chiplis
Greg ’75 and Kathleen Miller ’75 Chopin
Ann Gill Christian ’51
Church of the Holy Angels
Cincinnati Floor Company, Inc.
John and Kathleen Wurtz ’69 Clarke
Neil ’97 and Jennifer Beck ’98 Clayton
Maryetta Close
Michael ’69 and A. Martine Boehnlein ’71 Clyne
Michael and Genevieve White ’47 Coffey
Thomas Commons ’67
Kellie Jarvis Compton ’88
Kevin Conley ’88
Sr. Patricia Connor, OSF ’58
Daniel and Sharon Conway
Patricia Parker Cook ’49
Ruth Mauer Cook ’73
Brett Cope
Kyle and Susan Cordes
Martha Wechsler Corrie ’65
Rhue Anne Cosgrove ’74
Jason ’97 and Angela East ’98 Crace
Austin Crites ’08
Pat Cronin ’48
Michelle R. Cropper, DO
Crown Trophy
Warren and Anne Deiter ’86 Culpepper
Cytec Industries
Stephen and Jenny Danek
Michael ’02 and Kasia Stasik ’02 Dean
Patrick and Lorie Deiter
Sonja Wuensch Deiter ’62
Frank Della-Penna ’70 and Stephanie Ortoleva
Barbara Allen Dennin ’50
Robert and Theresa Ross ’70 Desautels
Design Collaborative
Marilyn Beck Dever-Miles ’60
Alice Hayworth Dial ’59
Lindsay Diemer
John ’88 and Sherry Dietzen
Andrew and Miriam Redelman ’89 Diez
Charles Dimick
Carol Wethington Divine ’73
James and Mary Frances Beckmeyer ’62 Divita
William and Frances Doherty
Thomas Dolezal ’71
Raynard ’91 and Laura Horner ’91 Domingo
Beatrice Loos Donnelly ’50
Matthew Dorsch ’02
Ari and Brittany Doucette
Steve Dougherty and Holly Skillman-Dougherty ’07
Stephen and Doris Garland ’73 Downing
Claire Doyle Milford ’96
Michael Dugan ’85
Paul Dynes ’66
Matthew ’03 and Rachel Brogle ’05 East
Matthew and Mary Commes ’79 Eckrich
Anne Elsener ’01
Charles ’09 and Kelly Johannigman ’09 Elsener
Maria Ana Elsener-Mayer ’07
Keith and Jane Ernst
Andrea Essling
ExxonMobil Foundation
Charles and Karen Beckerich ’80 Feeney
Mary Alice Miller Feldhake ’51
Brad and Amy Irwin ’99 Feldman
Francis Feltman ’63
Judith Fenoglio
Edward and Valerie Miller ’66 Fillenwarth
John and Connie Fink
Herb Finke ’72
Mark Fischer ’76
William Fisher ’59
Mary Fitzgerald
Rhonda Hawkins Fitzgerald ’06
Brian and Clare Stickan ’75 Fitzpatrick
Martin and Julie Flaherty
K. Brigid Flannery ’75
Scott ’89 and Gina Kuntz ’93 Fleming
Michael ’74 and Karen Thomas ’74 Foley
Margaret Ford
Sr. Ruth Forthofer, OSF ’59
Mary Kathy Fox ’75
David and Gayle Foy
Ryan ’99 and Lisa Stanko ’99 France
French Lick Resort
Therese Disque French ’70
Mark and Deborah Sears ’85 Frisby
Henry and Mary Frommeyer
Lawrence ’71 and Kathleen Donegan ’73 Gagnon
Sr. Mary Gloria Gallagher, OSF ’46
Lawrence Gallas ’72
John and Shirley Bill ’61 Gamble
Carol Gapen ’58
Garcia Construction Group, Inc.
Vernon and Patricia Filcer ’48 Garrett
Stephen ’87 and Kathy Kunkle ’85 Gatons
Louise Manny Gaynor ’62
Steve and Diane Gehring
Fr. Stephen Giannini
C. Spencer Wolff and Kathleen ’74 Giesting
Gregory Ginder
David and Barbara Reimer ’71 Glanz
Elfriede Graf-Knauer ’64
Virginia Nordmeyer Graneto ’50
David and Dianne Lecher ’87 Grannan
John Greenlee ’83
Thomas and Nola Havens ’71 Gregg
Judy Zipp Grubb ’58
David Guarino ’02
Norman and Gloria Quinett ’53 Gulley
Norman and Ruth Ramsdell ’59 Haas
A. J. Hackl
Jennifer Linton Haehl ’02
John ’68 and Erika Augspols ’67 Hall
Luther Hall III ’76
Brian Halla
William and Cynthia Hallberg
Joseph Hanley
Marlona Kay Harting
Kevin ’92 and Teresa Whalen ’94 Harvey
Donald and Margaret Yirga ’50 Hatke
Dan and Juanita Saler ’71 Hauser
Hawthorns Golf and Country Club
Thomas and Martha Pictor ’56 Heazeltine
Alfred ’59 and Marguerite McNelis ’65 Heede
William Heede ’62
Bob and Luann Zimmer ’66 Hellwig
Michael ’91 and Sarah Baumann ’92 Hemmerich
Connie Lovell Heneghan ’66
Claire Henn ’87
Patrick Hennessy ’74
Jerome and Becky Henry
John Henry ’74
Max Henschen ’67
Jerome Herbe ’75
George Herendeen ’57
Joseph Hertz ’60
Michael ’68 and Linda Ryan ’68 Hill
N. Strait and Kimberlee Hill
Robert and Margaret Harmening ’62 Hillan
John and Susan Hill ’74 Hines
Michael Hodge ’66
Amy Karner Hoernig ’87
Michael ’71 and Elana Weiss ’71 Hohl
Gordon and Alice Homes
Carlos and Mary Kay Wagner ’74 Hood
Richard and Jeanne Hoogerwerf
Jim and Bernice Hopp
Carl ’66 and Constance Widolff ’65 Hopper
Michael and Diane Hora Charitable Foundation
Joseph ’80 and Eileen Herbertz ’81 Horan
Patrick Horn ’61
Thomas ’79 and Mary Wessel ’76 Hormbach
Ronald and Kathleen Jankowski ’63 Hostetler
Carol Ernstes Howe ’67
John ’69 and Maureen Hudgins
Thomas Hudgins ’68
Terrence and Kathleen Huser
C. Duke Hynek ’68
Theresa Igel ’70
Indian Creek Family Health Center, Brookville
Indiana State Medical Association
Indiana University
Indianapolis Zoological Society
Jill Jansing ’94
Jerry Jarboe ’62
Patrick and Ann Jeffers
William ’71 and Lillie Jefferson
Richard ’68 and Janet Weber ’68 Jenkins
Terrence Jenkins ’61
Johnson & Johnson
Carol Depweg Johnson ’58
Craig, DO and Heidi Johnson
Lance Johnson
Neil and Jayne Gordon ’59 Kajfez
Jeffery and Cynthia Kamp
Anthony and Audrey Kraus ’53 Kasak
Kevin and Yolanda Kavanaugh
John Kelley ’66
Carrold J. Kempf
Joseph Kempf ’63
Philip G. Kenney
Robert and Joanne Lauber ’46 Kern
Russell and Sue Kershaw
Betty Hartmann Kesseler ’63
William ’70 and Mary Francis ’70 Keyes
Paul Kinkel
Renilda Meny ’45 Kissel (dec.)
Kevin ’80 and Janice Gossett ’79 Klaiber
Joseph ’63 and Rita Gearms ’67 Kleemann
John M. Klemen
Karl and Mary Knight
Leonard and Patti Pickett ’55 Koerber
Thomas ’75 and Karen Fenlon ’77 Koesters
Norman and Jane Huesman ’71 Kuhn
Noel Kurtz ’76
William and Mary Laker
Eileen Lally ’65
John ’71 and Mary Ellen Bittner ’71 Lane
Robert ’66 and Becky Brunson ’66 Laremore
Stanley ’89 and Renee Gilmour ’89 Lay
Carl ’97 and Sharon Gall ’96 Lecher
Douglas Lecher ’92
John Lecher ’88
Norman and Stephanie Lees
Daniel ’70 and Bonnie Ward ’73 Lempa
Kathleen Lengerich ’72
Annette ’Mickey’ Prestel Lentz ’63
Hilary Lenze ’96
Jerome ’74 and Cheree Leugers
Andy ’05 and Sarah Terlinden ’05 Ley
Jack and Jo Ann Lauck ’64 Lichtenberg
Todd and Joez Lickliter
Lids Sports Group
Lids Team Sports
LincLogix, Inc.
Kevin and Michele Fohl ’88 Lindley
Curt and Sally Chenoweth ’72 Lindsey
Robert and Margaret Merkel ’86 Lipsey
Dennis and Elizabeth Lockrey
Patrick and Sharon Logan
Thomas and Angel Lorenz
Richard and Charlene Lugar
Richard Lux Jr.
Matthew and Mitzi Macaluso
Rev. Joseph Mader ’62
Thomas ’98 and Jessica Corbin ’00 Mahaney
Lenore Dufour Mahoney ’58
Nancy Greubel Mahoney ’69
Bonnie Majors
Richard Malad ’68
G. H. Maley Enterprises
Malicoat Construction
Marianne Smith Markovich ’68
Kathy Marra
Emma Wilson Marsh ’64
Carole Schwacke Marshall ’67
Dolores Martini ’45
Marie Martino ’53
Michael and Laura Mathews
James Matthews
Alice Mattingly ’79
Daniel Mattingly ’77
Scott E. Mattson
Margaret Ann McCarthy ’58
Jayne Stone McCleland ’08
Carl and Mary Cunningham ’68 McClelland
Edward McCord ’73
Fredrick and Cynthia Kopenec ’90 McCraw
Mary Sunderhaus McCurdy ’48
Bob and Ann McCurdy
Brian and Cecelia Brennan ’87 McDonnell
Hugh and Jean McGowan
Julie McGrath ’61
Michael McGraw ’68
Joyce Miller ’72 McGrew
Rev. Michael ’68 and Margaret Bechtold ’70 McGuire
David McIntire ’69
Mike and Geriann Stewart ’82 McKay
Brian ’06 and Brigid Wall ’06 McKee
Kevin McKinney
Kathy McLaughlin ’73
Matthew and Heather McLaughlin
McNeely Stephenson Thopy & Harrold
Richard and Maria Turner ’71 McNeely
Michael McNelis
Matthew ’99 and Carrie Wise ’98 McNew
Susan McRoberts
Mecca Properties LLC
Deborah Meer ’94
Mental Health America of Indiana
Lawrence Merkel ’73
MetLife Foundation
Robert and Karen Thrine ’71 Metzger
Richard and Anne Knueven ’68 Meyer
Nancy Meyer ’74
Nancy Meyer ’72
Ronald Meyer ’80
William ’74 and Kay Micheli
Jeffrey Miller ’93
Mike and Cindy Miller
Million Dollar Round Table Foundation
Michael Mills ’73
Beverly Hilby Minter ’64
William Mirola
Montana Cedar, LLC
Ronald (dec.) and Chrystal Kreis ’70 Mooreland
Anne Goodwin Moran ’74
Marie Masariu Moran ’69
Cameron and Janelle Stevens ’88 Morgan
Marcia Clark Morgan ’71
Michael and Jenny Kuhlman ’05 Morris
Robert F. Moseman
William Murphy ’85
Tim and Patty Murray
Anthony and Liza Najem
Shawn ’88 and Kimberly Carrico ’86 Nash
Ann Naughton
Wayne Nelis ’73
David and Diane Nesbitt
Kenneth and Mary Rose Mayer ’64 Nevitt
Tom and Doris Urban ’61 Nichols
Donald and Judith Della Penna ’65 Nichols
Joseph Nierman ’04
George Nix Jr. ’74
Coleman ’ 04 and Jacquelyn Browning ’12 Norris
James Norton III
Dan ’65 and Virginia Mosele ’67 O’Brien
Denis O’Brien ’05
John ’65 and Deb O’Donnell
John O’Kane ’69
Lon Oakley Jr. ’80
Lisa Maddox Oliver ’87
Gary and Linda Niesen ’77 Osborn
Rex and Susan Pacuch ’85 Palmer
Stephen ’71 and Cathy Papesh
Jack and Mary Snoy ’65 Patterson
Edward Pauckner
John and Ramona ’86 Paulsrud
Diane Peabody
Pepper Construction
Rebecca Perez
Troy ’93 and Sweet Peters
Mary Peterson
Jason and Jeana Phillips
Terrence and Katharine Rose Kraus ’68 Piket
James and Lucy Pritz ’76 Pirages
Rosanne Pirtle
John and Jill Pitz
Roger and Maryann Beckerich ’54 Pluckebaum
Mary Porsche ’77
Dorothy Powell ’69
Diane Prenatt
Providence Cristo Rey High School
Michael and Judith Prunier
The Purvin Foundation
Scott and Laura ’07 Ralph
Rudy and Carol Kawsky ’67 Ramos
George F. Rapp Charitable Lead Annuity Trust
Ray’s Trash Service, Inc.
Edward O. Reece II
Albert Reeves ’59
Thomas ’77 and Vickie Hennessey ’77 Rekart
Michelle Richart ’83
Lisa Richter
James Riczo ’62
Kathy Bradley Riedeman ’72
Joseph Rienecker Sr. ’70
George Riley ’71
John ’88 and Jamie ’91 Ripperger
Louis Ripperger ’58
Alan ’75 and Ruth Merkel ’75 Roell
Michael Rolman ’74
Richard ’76 and Cheryl Rosenfeld
Patrick Royce ’60
Marty F. Rugh
Michael ’98 and Angela Wyler ’99 Rusbasan
Harry ’60 and Jacqueline Codarmaz ’60 Russell
The information in this report pertains to the time period from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
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Sylvia Rust
Robert and Sherry Hofmann ’68 Rusunen
Joseph Santucci Jr.
Thomas and Kathleen Prevo ’70 Sauer
Robert Sauer ’72
Rusty and Nancy Fernandez Schaefer ’67
John Schafer ’75
Kenneth ’86 and Rhonda Schafer
Sr. Janice Scheidler, OSF ’60
Michael Scheidler ’76
Louis ’69 and Marilynn Looney ’70 Scheuchenzuber
Bill and Susan Mailloux ’69 Scheurer
Steven and Linda Schneider
Janet Pogue Schnieders ’71
Rosemary Thoman Schroeder ’44
John ’72 and Marsha Meltz ’71 Schuler
Schuttler Consulting Group
Glenn Jr. and Julia Schwenk
Scott ’99 and Jennifer Selm
Joseph and Jacqueline Sergi
Kathleen Reimer Shank ’70
Patrick and M. Sue Ellis ’73 Shannon
Anna Sharpe ’74
Lysle and Carole Thuer ’65 Shaw
William Shaw
Paul ’69 and Phyllis Petronio ’69 Shireman
Rachel A. Shockley, DO
K. P. and Jan Singh
Billie Eilers Skerrett ’51
Thomas ’75 and Jacqueline Stiller ’75 Sluss
Don and Laura Smith
Nancy Smith
Robert ’73 and Ava Smith
Stacy ’71 and Sharon Poinsette ’71 Smith
William and Sue Reinhart ’69 Snell
John and Mary McGavern ’65 Sockrider
Roger and Judith Rathz ’61 Sonderman
Virginia Halter Songstad ’63
Southside Catholic Business Professionals, Inc.
Leo and Belinda Bowen ’82 Speck
Julia Schwartz Speckman ’53
Mike and Angie Speer
J. David Spencer, DO
Jean Sprauer ’59
St. Francis Healthcare Foundation
Mary Hafeli Stack ’75
Star of America
Nancy Stark ’77
Kristopher Steege
Neal ’86 and Jean Markley ’87 Stegemiller
Francis Stites ’60
Jerome ’76 and Donna Bruns ’76 Stockrahm
William R. Storer
Joseph and Normalie Richards ’60 Strickland
David and Sylvia Strom
Stuart’s Moving and Storage, Inc.
Kevin and Barbara Stuckwisch
Frank (dec.) and Ann Kuebler ’50 Sturm
Ken and Jane Fugikawa ’52 Sugawara
Mary Sullivan ’90
Kenton and Mary Susott
Richard Swarn ’72
Brian ’95 and Robin Sweany
Thomas ’62 and Margaret White ’64 Tarpey
Danny Taylor ’72
Benjamin Tebbe ’99
Randall ’75 and Jeanette Vass ’75 Teltoe
The Bridgewater Club
Mary Heathcote Thiel ’65
Paul Thiel ’87
Mark and Bernadette Schafer ’89 Thomas
Jill Thompson ’85
Michael Thompson ’63
John D. Tinder
Jo Ann Ney Tondra ’97
Nancy J. Townsend
Trailing Arbutus Garden Club
James and Linda Trippi
Jerry ’65 and Elaine Christen ’66 Trumpey
Joseph Turk ’57
Joseph Vande Bosche
Richard Vanes ’74
Lora Vann ’58
Vector Consulting LLC
Michael ’93 and Elizabeth Murphy ’94 Vierling
Vision One, Dr. Shewmaker & Associates
N. Andrew ’66 and Nancy Michael ’66 Wagner
Brian and Flora D’Achille ’81 Walker
Sara Stroud Walker ’59
Sherman and Sarah Wallace
Melinda Wallpe ’00
Gregory ’94 and Jennifer Haire ’94 Waning
Michael and Sharyn Kaestner ’68 Warnock
James Watkins ’63
Mary Waugh ’61
Carl Weber
Christopher ’66 and Marylin Foltz ’66 Weber
Don and Leonor Rodriguez ’56 Weidman
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program
Paul and Mary McLane ’65 Wenzel
Erin Wernert
Tom and Janice Green ’67 Wespiser
Jane Westerman ’67
Joseph and JoAnne Caporale ’99 Whelan
James ’69 and Mary Rominger ’69 Widner
John ’70 and Anne Moriarty ’70 Wiles
Tracy and Elizabeth Hellmich ’79 Williams
Casady Kramer Williamson ’95
Denny and Natalia Williamson
Brenda Wolka Wilson ’88
Thomas Wilson ’68
Jack Winebrenner ’87
John Wirtz
Thomas and Patricia Wisler
Thomas Sr. and Mary Alice Witchger
Maureen Feeney Wojciehowski ’58
Elise Wolf ’97
Tamara Lyn Wolske ’01
Bridget Stenger Working ’96
Gary R. and Michelle L. Wright
Lewin and Lillie Moore ’64 Wyatt
Ramarao Yeleti
Jonathon ’02 and Rachel Daniels ’03 Yockey
Francis Ziegler ’78
George Jr. and Kathleen Zink
Dorothea Zore
The information in this report pertains to the time period from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Thank You
Marian University extends its deepest appreciation to the many
alumni, parents, and friends who gave to the university between
July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013.
For a complete list of donors, please visit www.marian.edu/presidentsreport.
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Marian University Faculty Scholarship 2012-13
by Katie Bradley
This special section of the Marian University Magazine is presented to familiarize the Marian University community with
the scholarly work of its faculty over the last year. This year, we are featuring Bryan Larsen, Ph.D. and Dorothy Gomez, Ph.Dc, RN.
Bryan Larsen, Ph.D.
Associate dean of biomedical sciences
Throughout his faculty career, Bryan Larsen, Ph.D., associate
dean of biomedical sciences in the Marian University College
of Osteopathic Medicine, has been a teacher of microbiology
and clinical research methods and ethics. His research career,
spanning over three-and-a-half decades has focused on infectious
diseases in the obstetrical and gynecologic patients, touching on
such topics as endocrine mechanisms of normal flora control,
pharmacokinetics of antimicrobial drugs in pregnancy, to the
discovery of immunomodulating substances of microbial origin,
consistently melding laboratory science and clinical research.
Always interested in science, as a high school student, Larsen
assumed that the only way to “do sciences” was to be a physician.
However, as his education progressed, he discovered research,
majored in microbiology, and abandoned medical school to go
to graduate school, eventually earning a doctorate in medical
microbiology and bacteriology from the University of Iowa in 1976.
“The place that I have in the whole scientific and medical world is
an exciting place because I might be working on something that
would affect dozens, hundreds, or possibly thousands of people,”
said Larsen.
Larsen joined Marian University in 2011, coming from Des
Moines University where he served as executive director of the
Iowa Center for Translational and Clinical Research at Mercy
Medical Center. He came to Marian University because he wanted
to help establish a new and different medical program in an
environment “on the move.”
Dr. Larsen is dedicated to his discipline and contributes by
serving on the editorial boards of Annals of Clinical and
Laboratory Sciences, Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and
Gynecology, and reviews for several clinical and basic science
journals. He also serves on the National Institute of Health
(NIH) special emphasis grant review panels and engages in
post-publication peer review through Faculty of 1000 (Medicine).
Larsen received the prestigious Johnson and Johnson Focused
Giving Award, as well as the Beehler Mentor of the Year Award
(OMED 2009), and headed the development of an electronic
Osteopathic SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment Plan) note.
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Dorothy Gomez, Ph.Dc, RN
Associate professor of nursing
For Dorothy Gomez, nursing is a family tradition. Both of her aunts
were nurses and inspired her to follow in their footsteps. Gomez
received her first nursing diploma from Worcester City Hospital
School of Nursing, a diploma school in Massachusetts. She went on
to earn her bachelor of science in nursing in 1988 and her master of
science in nursing in 1990 from University of Miami Coral Gables.
Gomez came to Marian University in 1991 because she wanted
to teach at a small college where she knew the focus would be on
the student. Gomez guides students through their first nursing
experiences at Marian University. She teaches Fundamentals of
Nursing, Pharmacology, and just last year, started a new study
abroad course, “Caring and Healing through the Arts in Nursing”
at Harlaxton College in England.
“The course focuses on using art to look at different forms of
nursing. We go to different museums, sacred spaces, and look at
nursing in literature. We’re taking the liberal arts and looking at
them through the lens of the nurse,” said Gomez. “It’s a really fun
and interesting elective course for nursing students.”
This December, Gomez will officially receive her doctor of nursing
degree from Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois. Her dissertation,
Academy for Teaching and Learning Leadership
Lindan B. Hill, Ph.D.
Assistant vice president
Director of Academy for Teaching and Learning Leadership
Publication: Rethinking the Education Mess: A Systems Approach to
Education Reform, with Ian I. Mitroff and Can M. Alpaslan, published by
Palgrave Pivot in October 2013.
clark H. Byrum School of Business
Tom Gjerde, Ph.D.
Assistant dean
Presentation: “Answering the Call to Transform Undergraduate
Business Education: An Alternative to the Traditional Business Core”
at the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
Annual Conference.
Publication: “Effect of Ownership, Governance, and Transparency on
Liquidity—Chilean Evidence” in the Journal of Contemporary Accounting
and Economics in 2014.
Lori Rumreich
Assistant professor of marketing
Presentation: “Closing the Skills Gap through Active Learning in
an Integrated Marketing Communications Course” at the EC Moore
Symposium on Excellence in Teaching.
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“Emergency Nurses: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Prevention
Practices regarding Firearms and Firearm Injury Prevention for
Children” explores the practices of emergency rooms when dealing
with firearm-related injuries, looking particularly at the emergency
room nurse’s role.
Andrew M. Smith, M.B.A.
Assistant professor of business and management information systems
Presentation: “How Are We Doing? Tracking, Efficiency, Utilization and
Productivity” at the 2013 Academic and Business Research Institute
Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Marian’s Adult Programs
John Essex, M.A.
Instructor of art
Presentation: Featured artist in “First & Last: Risking Religion”
exhibition that was part of the Spirit of Peace Festival.
William Foley, Ph.D.
Instructor of history
Publication: “The New Frontier, American Business and the Economy,”
in The Oxford Encyclopedia of American Business, Labor, and Economic
History in 2013.
John Marske, M.B.A., C.F.A.
Instructor of finance
Publication: Peter Jangle and the New Madrid Discovery, published by
PeterJangle.com in 2012.
Kelly Schweitzer, Ph.D.
Instructor of microbiology and physiology
Presentations: “FTY720-analogs protect against cigarette smoke
induced injury both in vitro and in vivo,” with Mary Van Demark, Matt
Justice, Yong Gao, Krzysztof Kamocki, Margie Albrecht, Walter Hubbard,
Robert Bittman, and Irina Petrache at the American Thoracic Society,
San Francisco, California and at the VA Research Symposium in 2012.;
“The role of EMMPRIN in cigarette smoke-induced emphysema,” with
Mariam Qureshi, Wendy Nguyen, Matthew Justice, Margie Albrecht,
Mary Van Demark, Jordan Wood, Krzysztof Kamocki, Yong Gao, Zorina
Galis, and Irina Petrache at American Thoracic Society, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania in 2013.
Publications: “Hypoxia-induced migration in pulmonary arterial smooth
muscle cells requires calcium-dependent upregulation of aquaporin 1,”
with K. Leggett, J. Maylor, C. Undem, N. Lai, W. Lu, LS King, AC Myers,
JT Sylvester, VK Sidhaye, and LA Shimoda in American Journal of
Physiology Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology in 2012; “Cigarette
smoke-induced CXCR3 receptor up-regulation mediates endothelial
apoptosis,” with L.A. Green, D. Petrusca, G. Rajashekhar, T. Gianaris,
L. Wang, M.J. Justice, I. Petrache, and M. Clauss in American Journal of
Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology in 2012; “Ceramide synthases
expression and role of ceramide synthase-2 in the lung: insight from
human lung cells and mouse models,” with Irina Petrache, Krzysztof
Kamocki, Christophe Poirier, Yael Pewzner-Jung, Elad L. Laviad, Mary Van
Demark, Matthew J. Justice, Walter C. Hubbard and Anthony H. Futerman
in PLOS ONE in 2013.
School of Education and Exercise Science
Susan Beesley, Ph.D.
Professor of education
Chair of the Teacher Education Committee and Kappa Delta Pi
Presentation: “Fun with Purpose” workshop for the Marian County
Commission on Youth in March 2013; Presenting workshop, “Shape
Up Your Core: Geometry Activities that Address Common Core State
Standards,” at the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in
Education’s Biennial Convocation in Dallas, Texas in October 2013.
Cathi Cornelius, Ed.D.
Associate professor of education
Presentations: “Understanding Issues and Challenges of our LGBTQ
Students” workshop facilitator at the Infusion/Cultural Competence
Conference in July 2013; “School Bullying Prevention of our LGBTQ
Students,” workshop facilitator at Indianapolis Public Schools
Multicultural Center in April 2013.
Lori Desautels, Ph.D.
Assistant professor of education
Publication: How May I Serve You? Revelations in Education, published
by Revelations in Education in March 2012.
Deb Gardner
Assistant professor of education
Presentation: “Previewing PARCC: What Indiana Educators Can Expect
from this New Assessment,” at the Indiana Private Educators Conference
in 2012.
Chris Grissom, Ed.D.
Associate professor of education and license advisor
Presentation: “Social Skills: Using Children’s Literature to Support
Learning,” at Learning Disabilities Association in Indianapolis, Indiana
on November 2, 2012.
Cheryl Hertzer, Ed.D.
Assistant professor of education
Director of secondary education
Presentations: “Building Bridges Between Cultures,” at the Indiana
Youth Institute in Crawfordsville, Indiana on March 19, 2013; “The
Browning of America,” at the University of Indianapolis on April 1, 2013;
“Building Bridges Between Cultures: Changes, Challenges, and Choices,”
for the Indiana Catholic Principles Institute at Marian University on
June 19, 2013.
Monica Kirschner
Assistant professor of exercise science
Presentation: “Reliability of the GT3X+ measures made at the ankle,
hip, and wrist,” at the American College of Sports Medicine Annual
Conference in May 2013.
School Of Liberal Arts
Department of English and Communication
Marcia Eppich-Harris, Ph.D.
Assistant professor of English
Presentations: “‘The Digressing Son’: Debt and Prodigality in
Shakespeare’s Henriad,” presented at the Midwest Modern Language
Association Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio in November 2012; “Julie
Newdoll’s Painted Series Shakespeare: The Mirror Up to Science; Hamlet,
Apoptosis, and the Mise en Abyme,” at the Scholars Presentations at
the Marian University in January 2013; “Censorship and Art: The Vagina
Monologues,” at Marian University in January 2013; “Rabbits, Ducks,
or Janus? Generational Implications and Henry V,” at the Shakespeare
Association of America seminar on Henry V in March 2013.
James Norton, Ph.D.
Dean of the School of Liberal Arts
Professor of English
Publication: “Avancemos Hispanic Tutorial Project and Franciscan
Civic Learning,” in Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities
Journal: Franciscan Perspective on Higher Education in March 2013.
David Shumate, M.A.
Marian University Poet-in-Residence
Assistant professor of English
Publication: Kimonos in the Closet, published by University of
Pittsburgh Press in October 2013.
Wendy Vergoz
Assistant professor of English
Publication: Book review of Imago Dei: Poems from Christianity and
Literature for Anglican Theological Review in fall 2013.
Department of Theology and Philosophy
Arthur Canales
Associate professor of theology
Presentations: “Introduction to Pastoral Care,” “Introduction to Pastoral
Counseling,” “Introduction to Spiritual Direction,” “The Catholic Vision of
Youth Ministry,” “Principles and Foundations of Youth Ministry,” “Functions
and Responsibilities of the Coordinator of Youth Ministry,” “The Youth
Minister and the Multicultural Self,” and “Becoming a Multicultural Youth
Ministry,” through the Archdiocese of Indianapolis’ Offices of Hispanic
and Multicultural and Youth Ministries throughout 2013; “Models
of Christian Leadership in Youth Ministry: Four Emerging Models for
Emerging Adulthood,” at the Association of Youth Ministry Educators
Conference in Chicago, Illinois in October 2013.
Publications: “Christina Discipleship: The Primordial Model for
Comprehensive Catholic Youth Ministry (Utilizing Eight Theological
Categories and Six Pedagogical Implementation Strategies),” in the
Journal of Religious Education (Australia), in July 2013; “The BiblicalHermeneutical Model for Youth Ministry: Four Scriptural Approaches for
Youth Workers,” in The Bible Today, in July 2013.
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Katharine E. Harmon, Ph.D.
Lecturer of theology
Presentation: “The Mystical Body of Christ in Action: the Intersection of
Social Regeneration and the Liturgical Movement in the United States,”
at the North American Academy of Liturgy in Albuquerque, New Mexico
in January, 2013.
Publications: There Were Also Many Women There: Lay Women in the
Liturgical Movement in the United States, 1926-1959 published by
Collegeville: Liturgical Press in 2013; “Learning Your Catholic Language:
Attitudes and Approaches to Latin and Vernacular in the United
States’ Liturgical Movement,” in Worship 87, number four, in 2013; the
chapter titled “Rituals” with Paul F. Bradshaw in The Study of Liturgy
and Worship: An Alcuin Guide, published by The Society for Promoting
Christian Knowledge in 2013; the chapter titled “The Liturgical
Movement and Catholic Action: Women Living the Liturgical in the Lay
Apostolate,” in Empowering the People of God Catholic Action Before
and After Vatican II, published by Fordham University Press in 2013.
Matthew Sherman
Assistant professor of theology
Presentation: “Unattainable Purity: Mind-Body Dualism in the
Construction of Catholic Children,” at the Annual Meeting of the
College Theology Society, at Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska from
May 30-June 2, 2013.
Karen Spear, Ph.D.
Director of Center for Organizational Ethics
Assistant professor of philosophy
Presentation: “Being Holy, Being Good: How Hanging Out with God
Makes Us Better People,” presented to Spiritual Directors of Central
Indiana in July 2013.
Department of Music
Phil Kern
Associate professor of music
Publications: Two compositions, “Step in Time” based on the song from
the new Broadway musical, “Mary Poppins” and “Heaven and Nature
Sing,” published by Hal Leonard, Shawnee Press.
James Larner, M.M., Ph.D.
Chair of the Department of Music
Professor of music and humanities
Presentation: “The Sibyl of Cumae: ‘Where clear truths and mysteries
[are] inextricably twined,’” at the Humanities Education and Research
Association Conference in Houston, Texas.
Department of Theatre
Kristopher D. Steege
Director of theatre
Assistant professor of theatre
Presentation: “Risk Taking and Teaching Creativity” at the United Sates
Institute for Technical Theatre Conference.
Department of Visual Arts
Jenny Pauckner Ambroise
Assistant professor of art and art history
Presentation: “Ayiti Cherie: Children’s Art After the Earthquake in Haiti”
at the 2013 Hawaii University International Conference on the Arts,
Humanities, and Social Sciences.
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School of Mathematics and Sciences
David Benson, Ph.D.
Director of Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab
Professor of biology
Publication: “Beaver-Dredged Canals and their Spatial Relationship to
Beaver-Cut Stumps,” with M.J. Abbott, B. Fultz, J. Wilson, J. Nicholson,
M. Black, A. Thomas, A. Kot, M. Burrows, and B. Schafer in Proceeding of
the Indiana Academy of Sciences.
Roderick M. Macrae, Ph.D.
Associate professor of chemistry
Presentation: “High-symmetry carbon cages: structures and energetics”
with Jeremy Vates at the 246th ACS national meeting in Indianapolis,
Indiana in September 2013.
Publications: “Isotopes and analogs of hydrogen: from fundamental
investigations to practical applications” in Science Progress (96) in
2013; “Quirks of Stirling’s approximation” in the Journal of Chemical
Education (90) with Benjamin M. Allgeier in 2013.
Edward Pitzer, M.S., M.Ed.
Assistant professor of chemistry
Publication: “A Single General Formula for Pure Hydrocarbons” in
Chemistry Educator in 2013.
Kim Vogt, Ph.D.
Assistant professor of biology
Presentation: “Monster Meiosis and Inheritance” at Hoosier Association
of Science Teachers, Inc.
Ron Weiss, Ph.D.
Assistant professor of biology
Presentations: Monthly Bird Banding and Astronomy Programs for the
Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department; “Study of Night
Migration of Birds Using the Fall Full Harvest Moon” at Turkey Run State
Park Naturalist Program in 2013; Annual September Bird Banding
Program at the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Hoosier
Outdoor Experience at Fort Harrison State Park; “Stars of the First
People,” during Archeology Month at Hamilton County Koteewi Park in
Strawtown, Indiana.
Publications: “Field Notes on an Anomalous Acadian Flycatcher
Breeding at Goose Pond, Indiana” in the Indiana Audubon Quarterly
in August 2012; contributing online writer for Chipper Woods Bird
Observatory, Inc (www.wbu.com/chipperwoods).
Kristy Wilson, Ph.D.
Assistant professor of biology
Presentation: “Persistence of Misconceptions from Middle School
to College: Strategies to Confront and Assess Misunderstandings” at
Hoosier Association of Science Teachers, Inc.
Publication: “Diabetes and Insulin Signaling” in National Center for
Case Study Teaching in Science in 2013.
Marian University College of
Osteopathic Medicine
Paul Evans, DO, FAAFP, FACOFP
Vice president and dean of the Marian University College
of Osteopathic Medicine
Publication: Basic Musculoskeletal Skills: The 15 Minute Office
Encounter, with MP Rowane published by the American Academy of
Osteopathy Publications in Indianapolis, Indiana in 2012.
Bryan Larsen, Ph.D.
Associate dean for biomedical sciences
Publications: “Enterococcus in the surface waters from the Des
Moines River (Iowa) watershed: Location, persistence and vancomycin
resistance,” with M. Essmann, S. Geletta, and B. Duff in International
Journal of Environmental Health Research in 2012; “The Infections of
the Lower Genital Tract,” with F. DeSeta, S. Guaschino, G. Donders, and
G. Andabati in Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2012.
Samina Akbar, Ph.D.
Assistant professor of biochemistry
Presentations: “Characterization of Multiple Plasmids found in CMY2
Plasmid-bearing Salmonella isolates,” with H. Hulsebus and A. Kempf at
the 62nd Annual Conference of the Canadian Society for Microbiologists
held in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada in June 2012; “Molecular
Analysis and Dissemination of CMY2 Plasmids from Diverse Isolates of
Salmonella,” with H. Hulsebus and J.T. Gray at the 112th Annual General
Meeting of American Society of Microbiology in San Francisco, California
in June 2012; “An Examination of an Inc A/C Plasmid in Salmonella
Typhimurium, and its Effects on Fitness and Virulence,” with A. Kempf,
H. Hulsebus, and JT Gray at the 113th Annual General Meeting of the
American Society for Microbiology in Denver, Colorado and at the 125th
Annual Meeting of the Iowa Academy of Science in Simpson College,
Iowa in 2013; “Molecular Analysis of Incompatibility Groups from
Conjugally-Transferrable Salmonella Plasmids,” with H. Hulsebus and
A. Kempf at 113th Annual General Meeting of the American Society for
Microbiology in Denver, Colorado in 2013.
Publications: “Increased Resistance to Multiple Antimicrobials and
Altered Resistance Gene Expression in CMY-2-Positive Salmonella
Following a Simulated Patient Treatment with Ceftriaxone,” with R. D.
Hamilton, H.J. Hulsebus, and J.T. Gray in Applied and Environmental
Microbiology in 2012.
Richard Klabunde, Ph.D.
Professor of physiology
Publications: “Effect of temperature on isoproterenol-induced increases
in left ventricular developed pressure,” with AD LePorte and TE Wilson
in Journal of Thermal Biology in 2013; “Teaching physiology to 21st
century medical students,” in The Physiologist in 2013; Cardiovascular
Physiology Concepts published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
(Baltimore) in 2012.
Kristen Metzler-Wilson, Ph.D.
Assistant professor of pharmacology
Presentations: “Interstitial calcium modulates cholinergic-induced
eccrine sweating,” with T.E. Wilson at the 37th International Congress of
Physiological Sciences in Birmingham, United Kingdom in July 2013;
“Adrenergic agonists do not modify in vivo cholinergic eccrine sweating
dose-response relations,” with T.E. Wilson, A.J. Jurovcik, S. Mann, and
C. Simpson at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental
Biology Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts in April 2013; “Effect of
topical anesthesia on cutaneous end-organ responses,” with M.A.
Ossim, B. Warga, J. Shady, R. Michael, and T.E. Wilson at the American
Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in San Diego,
California in January 2013.
Publications: “Topical anesthesia does not affect cutaneous vasomotor
or sudomotor responses in human skin,” with T.E. Wilson in Auton
Autacoid Pharmacol in May 2013; “Differential vasodilatory responses
to local heating in facial, glabrous and hairy skin,” with L. Kellie, C. Tomc,
C. Simpson, D. Sammons, and T.E. Wilson in Clinical Physiology and
Functional Imaging in 2012.
Samuel Pope, Ph.D., J.D.
Assistant professor of microbiology and immunology
Presentation: “Toxoplasma gondii Infected Cells produce Exosomes that
Contain Unique mRNA” with G.R. Cline at Gordon Research Conference
in Newport, Rhode Island in 2012.
Publication: “Emerging diseases of concern: Update H7N9 Influenza
and Novel Coronavirus (NCoV),” in the Medical Reserve Corps. of Marian
County Newsletter in May 2013.
David Raskin, Ph.D.
Assistant professor of microbiology
Publication: “Stringent response regulation of biofilm formation in Vibrio
cholera,” with H. He, J.N. Cooper, and A. Mishra in Journal of Bacteriology
in 2012.
Thad Wilson, Ph.D.
Associate professor of physiology
Publications: Lippincott’s Illustrated Review: Physiology, with R. R.
Preston published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania in 2013; “Effect of temperature on isoproterenol-induced
increases in left ventricular developed pressure,” with R. E. Klabunde
and A.D. LePorte in Journal of Thermal Biology in 2013; “Sweating
the details: What really drives eccrine output during exercise-heat
stress,” in Journal of Physiology (London) in 2013; “Acute volume
expansion attenuates hyperthermia-induced reductiors in cerebral
perfusion during simulated hemorrhage,” with Z. J. Schlader, T. Seifert,
M. Bundgaard-Nielsen, N.H. Secher, and C. G. Crandall in Journal of
Applied Physiology in 2013; “Differential vasodilatory responses to local
heating in facial, glabrous and hairy skin,” with K. Metzler-Wilson, L.A.
Kellie, C. Tomc, C. Simpson and D. Sammons in Clinical Physiolology
and Functional Imaging in 2012; “Age- and limb-related differences in
the vasoconstrictor response to limb dependency are not mediated by
a sympathetic mechanism in humans,” with K.A.M. Snyder, S. ShamimiNoori, and K.D. Monahan in Acta Physiologica in 2012; “Colloid
volume loading does not mitigate decreases in central blood volume
during simulated hemorrhage while heat stressed,” with C. G. Crandall,
J. Marving, M. Bundgaard-Nielsen, T. Seifert, T.L. Klausen, F. Andersen,
N.H. Secher, and B. Hesse in Journal of Physiology (London) in 2012;
“Atrial natriuretic peptide and acute changes in central blood volume by
hyperthermia in healthy humans,” with T.W. Vogelsang, J. Marving, C.G.
Crandall, C.C. Yoshiga, N.H. Secher, B. Hesse, and A. Kjær in The Open
Neuroendocrinology Journal in 2012; “Altered coronary vascular control
during cold stress in healthy older adults,” with Z. Gao, R. Drew,
J. Ettinger, and K.D. Monahan in American Journal of Physiology (Heart
& Circulatory Physiology) in 2012.
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Letter from the Director
As you look back at your time as a student and remember some of the
great experiences and people who have helped shape your life, I truly
hope you feel the same passion as I do about Marian University. I am
so proud of the high caliber students we have studying here. I cannot
count the many times I have walked into Clare Hall, and have been met
with smiles, the opening of doors, and greetings from the students
I encounter. We are not only educating the great leaders of tomorrow,
but we are blessed with unbelievably kind young people who truly care
for others.
When I arrived on campus in July, I was in awe of the phenomenal
building located at the corner of Cold Spring Road and 30th Street. The
addition of the Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences is just one
of the many signs of the enormous growth here at Marian University.
If you were on campus during homecoming, you probably noticed the
construction near the Mother Theresa Hackelmeier Memorial Library.
Due to a generous gift from an anonymous donor, construction efforts
have begun on Alumni Hall, a new student center. This new building will
serve as a gathering place for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends
of Marian University. An indoor food court including Starbucks Café,
Papa John’s Pizza, and Grille Works, along with terrace areas, studying
nooks, and the most up-to-date technology portals will be a part of the
new student center. We are excited for this to open in the fall of 2014.
The addition of this “family room” on campus just continues to add to
the growth of Marian University.
In the coming months, Marian University is initiating an alumni
engagement effort. The coming year is going to be “The Year of Alumni!”
Your voice, your participation, and your leadership will catapult
the Marian University of today into the future. I want to challenge
each of you to get excited about the growth, get excited about the
transformation, and get excited about making Marian University—our
mission and Franciscan values—a piece of your heart and a part of
your family.
I encourage you to take the challenge and continue to engage on
campus, around Marian University community events, and share the
good word about what an unmatched educational experience Marian
University can and will provide. Future Marian University Knights are
all around you. After all, once a Knight always a Knight!
Nichole Ellis
Director of Alumni Relations
The Central Indiana Chapter of the Marian University Alumni Board is looking for new members.
Plan, organize, and drive Marian University awareness and
engagement in the Central Indiana community through
alumni relationships and involvement.
Alumni, our Central Indiana Chapter of the Alumni Board (CIC) has
openings for new members. Stay connected and give back to Marian
University by joining!
CIC gives alumni the opportunity to expand their professional network
by building relationships with fellow alumni and others in the Marian
University community.
For more information, please contact Nichole Ellis at [email protected]
or 317.955.6240.
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Class Notes
Did you get an exciting new job or promotion? Make a career change? Want to show the newest member of your family to the Marian University
community? Did your wedding party or reception include Marian University alumni? If so, let us know by emailing [email protected]. It could
be included in the next issue of the Marian University Magazine.
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The IndyBar Professionalism Committee
has named the Honorable Gerald S. Zore of
Marion Superior Court the 2013 recipient
of the Silver Gavel Award, an award given to
a judicial officer whose contributions have
demonstrated the highest commitment to
genuine professionalism and the highest
standards of legal ethics.
The Honorable Gerald S. Zore
received the Man of All Seasons Award
from the St. Thomas More Society on
October 9, 2013. This award is given
annually to a person whose life and work
exemplifies the ideals of St. Thomas More.
Last year, the award was given to President
Daniel J. Elsener.
1964
Thomas Molnar recently published
Mary: the Girl who said Yes (Apple Valley
Press), the story of Mary, the mother of
Jesus. Mary’s story is one of danger and
excitement, love, sorrow, and uncertainty.
The book is available for purchase
at www.amazon.com.
1986
Ken Schafer and Brian Daeger ’88 put
on the Steve Leonard Memorial Golf Outing
for the 20th year on September 21, 2013
in memory of alumnus Steve Leonard.
Tylyn Bremer ’14 and Christy Lux ’02 with their championship camogie team.
1992
Paul Hillman and his wife Stacy
welcomed their son Merritt Thomas on
June 3, 2013. Welcoming him home was
his big sister Anna.
Merritt Thomas Hillman
Cathy Watt Siler, her husband David,
and their family appeared on the Family
Feud television show on November 13-14.
The Siler family on Family Feud.
1993
Gina Kuntz Fleming was appointed
superintendent of Catholic schools for the
Archdiocese of Indianapolis in July 2013.
40-year reunion October 5, 20
1998
Mary Crowe Kennedy and her husband
Steve welcomed their daughter, Clare
Katherine, to the world on March 19, 2013.
Big brother Andrew was excited to meet
her, too. All are doing well.
2000
Governor Mike Pence named Joe Moser
new director for Indiana’s Medicaid program.
2002
Over Labor Day Weekend 2013, current
student Tylyn Bremer ’14 and alumna
Christy Lux claimed the National Camogie
Championship in the 2013 North American
County Board Gaelic Games. Bremer
and Lux play for the Indianapolis Gaelic
Athletic Association, which is a club that
promotes the traditional Irish sports:
hurling, camogie, and Gaelic football in the
Indianapolis area.
2008
Sam DiFilippo accepted a position as
Rugby Development Officer for Rugby Indy.
For the past five years, DiFilippo taught
religion and social literacy at St. JosephSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton School. Sam holds
a long list of rugby certifications and is
a USAR/iRB coach development
course leader.
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Class Notes
2009
Jordan Haire, MS, PC, recently started
working as an in-house clinician at a
14-bed children’s residential home in
Barrow, Alaska. She is in charge of creating,
implementing, and updating all treatment
plans and assessments for the children
living in the home.
2011
Megan Haney began working as a
written correspondence representative
at Angie’s List in Indianapolis, Indiana
immediately after graduating from
Marian University.
Tyler Tenbarge reports that a group of
Marian University graduates placed third
in the Saint Meinrad Archabbey softball
tournament on April 20, 2013. The group
included: Anthony Stange ’13, Rev. Dave
Marcotte ’10, Tyler Tenbarge ’12, Peter
Jansen ’12, Charles Penalosa ’12,
Rev. Daniel Bedel ’10, Adam Ahern ’11,
Rev. Tim Wyciskalla ’10, James
Brockmeier ’11, and Rev. Christopher
Droste ’09, Jeremy Goebel ’11, and
Aaron Holowell ’10.
Marian University graduates at the Saint
Meinrad Archabbey softball tournament.
Aaron Wilder married Kayla Karch ’14
on December 29, 2012. Guests at the
wedding included: Amelia Jarrett ’10,
Dane Jarrett ’10, Thomas Sublett ’12,
Allison Boike ’12, Kaitlyn Reed ’14, David
Abney ’12, Andrew Cope ’10, Charles
Burkley ’14, Jaimee Waller ’12, Dante
Fratturo ’14, and Brittany Garrod ’14.
Wilder-Karch wedding
2012
Amy and Ian Garner are expecting their
first child in February 2014.
Katie Lubs and her husband Daniel
Lubs welcomed their son, Dean Allen,
into the world on March 27, 2013. Proud
grandparents include, Debbie Weber
Rudolph ’82.
Dean Allen Lubs
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Trent Busse ’13
2013
Trent Busse was sworn in
as Decatur, Indiana’s newest
police officer in July 2013. He
was featured in the Decatur Daily
Democrat on July 17, 2013.
Alumni Came Back to Campus to Celebrate
Homecoming Weekend
Clockwise from top left: Dillon Family Distinguished Alumni Dinner, tailgating,
Class of 1963 reunion, and Class of 1958 check presentation.
Marian alumni came out to celebrate the past, present, and future of Marian University during
Homecoming Weekend, October 4-6.
Homecoming weekend gave alumni the chance to reconnect with old friends and discover many
of the exciting new things happening on campus.
The weekend kicked off on Friday night with the Dillon Family Distinguished Alumni Dinner,
where Dick and Mary Ellen Phillips ’63, Earl Brinker ’74, Mary Beth Bonaventura ’76, David
Bethuram ’78, Gina Fleming ’93, and Jenny Morris ’05 were recognized and celebrated for their
achievements in categories including: mentoring, professional success, and service.
Saturday began with a special rosary at the Blessed Mother Mary Shrine and Rosary Walk
in honor of friends and loved ones the Marian University community has lost. Campus tours
gave alumni the chance to see the newly opened Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences.
Tailgating commenced with lots of food, fun, and laughter. Festivities included a live band, face
painting, balloon artistry, and a bounce house. Despite rain, a good time was had by all.
Saturday afternoon, the Marian University Knights football team came out victorious against
Robert Morris University with a 21-19 victory. During halftime, the Class of 1958 presented
a check for $54,760 to the university for their class endowed scholarship.
The Class of 1963 also presented a $10,000 check for the building of Alumni Hall.
The weekend of fun continued with Mass, class reunions, and the Roaring Twenties Casino
Night. The Class of 1963 celebrated a major milestone, their 50th reunion. Other reunions
included the Class of 1958, 1968, 1973, and 1978.
Students, alumni, faculty, and staff came together for Casino Night at the Mother Theresa
Hackelmeier Memorial Library on Saturday night. Some even dressed in Gatsby-esque,
Roaring Twenties attire.
The Women of Marian Luncheon wrapped up Homecoming Weekend on Sunday, October 6.
Honoring the brave women who founded the university and have been a continuous thread
of support and guidance for the university was the perfect ending to an amazing weekend.
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a difference, whether it is $20 or $100.
Collectively, these alumni gifts provide
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Every time you give to Marian University, no
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In Memoriam
Sr. Consolata Kuhn, OSF, ’44 passed away on March 1, 2013.
Mary Ellen Fox Kraeszig ’47 passed away on July 21, 2013.
Mary Jo DeLuca ’48 passed away on August 31, 2012.
Sr. Gerald Mary Gaynor, OSF, ’58 passed away in April 2013.
Sr. Catherine Raters, OSF, ’58 passed away on October 5, 2013.
Sr. Catherine Mary Veda, OSF, ’59 passed away on August 18, 2013.
Barbara Kin Pinney ’61 passed away on March 26, 2013. She is survived by her
husband of 39 years, Lowell Pinney; sons, Jerome Hertz and Michael Hertz; and
step-children John Pinney, Kristen Pinney Lewis, and Alan Pinney.
Elizabeth Kelly Gigax ’69 passed away on October 4, 2013. She is survived by
her husband of 39 years, Ken Gigax.
Nancy Miller McNiece ’73 passed away on June 8, 2013.
Marilyn West Bennett ’90 passed away on August 28, 2013.
Stephen Tweddell ’92 passed away on May 17, 2013.
Robert Konrad Heisserer ’07 passed away on October 28, 2013.
St.Francis
Heritage of
Heritage of
Society
Remember Marian University in a deferred gift and
truly leave a legacy. Consider the following options:
• Make a bequest through your will
• Name Marian University as a beneficiary of
your life insurance policy
• Name Marian University as a beneficiary of
your 401k, 403b, or IRA
Deferred gifts can be used to endow scholarships
or benefit a program that is meaningful to you, and
donors who make a deferred gift become members
of the Heritage of St. Francis Society.
To talk further about a deferred gift, or to request
more information, please contact:
Shawna Jones
Assistant Director of Alumni and Donor Relations
[email protected]
317.955.6245
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Mary Ellen Fox Kraeszig ’47
End Note
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Adds a New Dimension to Campus
By Paul Evans DO, FAAFP, FACOFP, Vice President and Dean of Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Our dream has become a reality! On August 6, 2013, Marian
University cut the ribbon on the Michael A. Evans Center for Health
Sciences. The 140,000 square foot building now houses the Marian
University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-COM) and the Alan and
Sue Leighton School of Nursing. This represents a new home for our
existing and well-respected nursing school. It is also a brand new program
for Marian University that engenders a number of firsts: the first doctoral
program at Marian University, the first osteopathic college in Indiana,
the first and only osteopathic medical school sponsored by a Catholic
university, and the first medical school to open in this state in more than
100 years.
The newly-minted MU-COM enrolled 162 students into the doctor of
osteopathic medicine Class of 2017. The quality of these physicians in
training is remarkable, with an average total GPA of about 3.60 (above
the national average for osteopathic first-year students). Fifty-four percent
of students are from Indiana, and they represent 23 different states and
three foreign countries (Azerbaijan, Canada, and India). Students come
from more than 80 different colleges and universities.
The program involves four years of study with predominantly classroom
and lab/seminar experience in years one and two and then hospital and
clinical rotations in years three and four. Upon graduation, students will
start post-graduate residency training in medical specialties, such as
surgery, family medicine, psychiatry, internal medicine, obstetrics and
gynecology, and radiology to name a few.
Will Marian University change because of this new college?
The answer is yes.
Besides having students who are at a doctoral program level, the
technology support for the MU-COM was designed for campus-wide
implementation. This means that computerized support services will
be upgraded to include a new learning management system (Canvas),
e-testing system (ExamSoft), and improved electronic library resources
to name a few. New collaborations with the Indiana University School
of Medicine and other higher education institutions are complete or in
development. New biomedical research projects in renovated laboratories
in Marian Hall have already begun. MU-COM faculty have volunteered to
teach in undergraduate programs, and some undergraduate faculty will
teach in the MU-COM classes.
A new pilot program of inter-professional education with nursing is
in planning to teach skills in patient safety, medical care quality, and
medical ethics. Some MU-COM students are even living in the New Hall
dormitory and eating in the cafeteria alongside undergraduate students.
Relationships have begun with other research-oriented universities
and with industry professionals. MU-COM leaders are now welcomed
to hospital and medical group committees and Boards of Trustees,
increasing the visibility and influence of Marian University in the city,
the state, and the nation in medical education, health care, and
biomedical research.
From left to right: St.Vincent Health’s Niceta Brown, MD, Paul Evans, DO,
Michael A. Evans, Ph.D., and President Daniel J. Elsener celebrated at the
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on August 6, 2013.
We have also seen a dramatic increase in enrollment in math and
science, both in numbers of students and in the quality of those who
are accepted. Many of these new students have expressed interest in
studying here because they want to pursue a medical education.
In the coming months we will share information on our faculty and
leaders by highlighting individuals in MU-COM. Keep your eyes open for
these pieces in the media and on the Marian University website. They will
give a valuable view of the quality of our new medical educators as they
join the other faculty members who work at our great university.
We look forward to becoming an ever greater presence at Marian
University as we fulfill the goal of profoundly transforming the lives of
all our students.
Paul Evans DO, FAAFP,
FACOFP is vice president and
dean of Marian University
College of Osteopathic
Medicine. He can be reached
at [email protected].
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