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YourlettersA FOND T RIBUTEI am writing on behalf of my father, William Alois Wagner,’55. He has suffered a number of strokes and now is dealing withAlzheimer’s disease, but he still fondly recounts a story of a majorturning point in his life.My father was discharged from the U.S. Army in December1945, after serving in New Guinea, the Philippines, Okinawa,and as part of the occupation force in Japan. He was unsure ofhis new career choice, but found work and eventually workedas an accountant. He met my mother, and they married in 1947.Dad started taking accounting courses in night school atRockhurst College in about 1948. Sometime later, a priest onthe Rockhurst staff approached my dad one evening and wantedto talk to him. He suggested seeking a B.S. degree in businessadministration. Dad at first was not interested until the priestpulled out his transcripts, outlined the needed coursework, andtalked about the career advantages the degree would afford him.This priest prepared a listing of all requirements to finish hisdegree, which Dad later used as a guide to earn his diploma.My mother mentioned how excited Dad was after this meeting— he had a serious goal. Dad continued on with night school,going three evenings per week after working a full day. Motherwould have his dinner ready promptly after Dad arrived homefrom work, then he would rush off to class. Homework was alwaysa challenge with all his other responsibilities. William Wagner graduatedin 1955 with his wife, myself and my sister proudly cheering.Dad passed the Certified Public Accountants exam on the firstattempt. He eventually went to work for the federal government,in the General Accounting Office and later in the Federal AviationAdministration. He retired in 1979, after 31 years of service.Dad has told this story many times over his lifetime, and felta deep gratitude to the Rockhurstadviser priest who encouraged him tohigher goals. My father can no longerrecall the name of that dear priest, butmy mother and I have reviewed the1955 yearbook and believe his namewas Charles P. Cahill, S.J.Karla K. WagnerMinneapolis, Minn.The Rev. Charles P. Cahill, S.J.N EW U.Congratulations to you and your staff on“the Magazine of Rockhurst.” I found it a periodicalworthy of an institution with University status.I appreciated the “faith” theme of the inauguralissue. I look forward to future issues.Fr. Francis J. delaVega, o.a.r. ’43-’44R EMEMBERING THE ROCKI just received the new Rockhurst magazine andthink the format is excellent! The coverage spanninga variety of topics, helping alumni remainupdated, but keeping its perspective and not overextendedis very popular with readers. The invitingpictures and graphics make this magazine a challengeto put away. Perhaps an addition to thiswonderful format would be a section devoted toalumni career opportunities.I am most proud to be associated with Rockhurst,graduating with the class of ’86. I try to visitthe campus whenever in Kansas City — just forold time’s sake. The students should feel fortunatewith the offerings of the University. I do not knowmany graduates from other colleges or universitieswho feel the way I (and most other Rockhurstgraduates) do. Rockhurst has made and continuesto make a lasting impression in our lives.Anthony M. Nebuloni, ’86S AD N EWSI was saddened to hear of the passing of FatherSavage. Not living in Kansas City, I hadn’t heardthe news. I will always remember his smile.Melissa Blazek, ’89F ALL 1999Letters WelcomedRockhurst magazine welcomes your comments and opinions.Letters may be edited to accommodate length or style constraints.Only signed letters will be considered for publication, but namesmay be withheld upon request. Send letters to:Katherine FrohoffRockhurst University1100 Rockhurst RoadKansas City, MO 64110-2561kathy.frohoff@rockhurst.eduROCKHURST2
RockhurstreportWalker Heads Advisory BoardApartnership between theRockhurst School ofManagement, the Greater KansasCity Chamber of Commerce andthe Mid-America Regional Councilshould help local businessleaders face the future witha bit more confidence.Collaboration among thethree organizations has resultedin the formation of the Economic Earl Walker, Ph.D.Advisory Board, which provides economic advice to thelocal community. Earl Walker, Ph.D., dean of the SOM,is chairman of the board, and Michael Stellern, associateprofessor of economics, is a member.Each year the board — which comprises more than25 representatives from area businesses, educational institutionsand nonprofit organizations — issues an officialGreater Kansas City Economic Forecast, followed by periodicupdates throughout the year. The forecast includesa look at the potential impact from corporate restructuringand job losses, figures for employment, personal incomeand retail sales growth, and an employment byindustry forecast.The first forecast and written report were presentedin December 1999, with an update issued in May 2000.In September, the local business community will gatherat Rockhurst for an economic review.You Made the CallThanks to input from the campus community andreaders of Rockhurst magazine, the University nowhas a new official athletic logo.Pictured as option number four in the fall 1999 issueof the magazine, the winning selection features a stylizedversion of the hawk, the Rockhurst “circle R” logo andthe words “Rockhurst University Hawks.”The hawk already has been spotted on the athleticpage of the Rockhurst Web site and on game programs.Soon it will grace the refurbished floor of Mason-Halpin Fieldhouse.Newspaper Discloses Cause of DeathThe Kansas City Star revealed ina Feb. 1 front-page story thatthe Rev. Thomas J. Savage, S.J., formerpresident of Rockhurst University(then Rockhurst College) died ofAIDS in May 1999.The story was included in a threepartseries on HIV and AIDS in thepriesthood. The series ran for threeconsecutive days, culminating withthe story about Fr. Savage. The Starmade the series available to newspapersthroughout the country, andsome chose to print all or part of it.Fr. Savage was president of Rockhurstfrom 1988 to 1996. Althoughhe has been characterized as a charismatic,open person, he chose toremain private about his battlewith AIDS.“We learned of his death lastMay from the New England Province,which chose to honor Fr. Savage’swishes to not disclose his illness,”said the Rev. Edward Kinerk, S.J.,president of Rockhurst University.“We will remember him for his vision,energy and love of Rockhurst andKansas City. He dedicated his lifeto making our community a betterplace to live.“We should all be proud to havehis name associated with RockhurstUniversity, where he left anindelible mark.”In addition to serving as Rockhurst’spresident, Fr. Savage was aKansas City leader. He was activelyinvolved in community developmentand many civic boards. His effect onRockhurst was dramatic, ushering aperiod of growth and philanthropy.His devotion to his work manifesteditself in his outstandingaccomplishments and broadcommunity connections.Fr. Thom Savage, S.J., summer 19973 SPRING 2000
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