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Adva n c e m e n t Di g e s t 4 4 4 4 4Honoring Megan: The Megan Lynn Barnett Scholarship FundOn Dec. 15, 2006, Megan Barnett had justcompleted her first off-campus clinical rotationas a second-year student in Rockhurst’sdoctoral program in physical therapy. Duringa phone call with her parents, Mark and the Rev. PattyBrown-Barnett, she told them she was pleased with theexperience and excited about the possibilities.Shortly after that call, Barnett was killed in a car accident.In her honor, Megan Barnett’s family has establishedan endowed scholarship fund to benefit students in thephysical therapy program. Her father said Megan wasbecoming a “consummate professional” while in theRockhurst program.“The rotation site reaffirmed to Megan that she wasexactly where she should be, doing what she should do,”he said. “The preceptor at the program said compassiontoward patients was his No. 1 criteria for physical therapists,and Megan had that.”Barnett’s talents were also recognized, and are missed,on campus.“Megan was a greatyoung lady who was growingin terms of competenceand confidence as she progressedin our curriculum,”says Brian McKiernan,Ph.D., associate professorand chair of physical therapy.“Students who apply forthe Barnett scholarship willneed to articulate how theyhave grown and changedby participating in the PTcurriculum, and how they Megan Barnettview themselves providingservice to the community after graduation.”If you’re interested in making a contribution to theMegan Lynn Barnett Scholarship fund, donations maybe made online at www.rockhurst.edu/giving or sentto Rockhurst University Office of Advancement, 1100Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, MO 64110. Designate thename of the scholarship when making your gift.Make a Critical InvestmentSupporting a scholarship program is a classicway to invest in the future, and in the futureof deserving students. A classic example?Rockhurst’s Critical Investments ScholarshipProgram, established to provide a high-qualityeducation for women who have experienced barriers anddisadvantages in the pursuit of their education.Amanda Hoznor, a senior working toward her bachelor’sdegree in psychology, is one of those women. Whena difficult family situation led to an unexpected change inher economic status, Hoznor turned to staff members inthe financial aid office at Rockhurst.“I told them I would push hard to continue withschool — I would do anything possible to continue goingto Rockhurst to enhance my education,” Hoznor says.“I wouldn’t give up hope.”After reviewing her financial situation and discussingher goals, staff members encouraged Hoznor to applyfor the Critical Investments Scholarship Program.Scholarship recipients must be focused on a vision ofachievement, have the endurance and perseverance torealize their dreams, and are expected to “invest in” orgive back to their community.“I’m planning on becoming a nurse, and eventuallygoing into neonatal nursing,” Hoznor says. “Thisscholarship makes that possible. I want to say ‘thankyou very much’ to the donors and to Rockhurst. Withoutthis scholarship, I wouldn’t have been able to finish.”The scholarship was established in 1995 byCatherine B. Allen, Mary Shaw Branton, Edith M. Evans,Janice C. Kreamer, Vivian J. Sosland, Deborah Sosland-Edelman and others. Rockhurst extends its gratitude tothe many alumni and friends who have contributed to thesuccess of the Critical Investments Scholarship Program.If you are interested in offering your support, donationsmay be made online at www.rockhurst.edu/givingor sent to Rockhurst University Office of Advancement,1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, MO 64110. Designatethat your contribution is for this fund.20 Ro c k h u r s t4w i n t e r 2007
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4Rockhurst Celebrates Carnival Brazilian StyleLively Brazilianmusic filled the airat Rockhurst’s 12 thAnnual Gala onSaturday, Oct. 27. Inspiredby the festivities of Carnival,alumni of all agesenjoyed the delicious fareand Rio-style music anddancing. A highlight of theevening was the Grupo AxeCapoeira, who performed afight-dance style of Brazilianmartial arts.Congratulations to thevolunteers who createdsuch an exciting event tohelp raise funds for scholarships,community serviceAmong those celebrating at the gala were, from left, Shannon (Shaw) Coleman, ’92,Dick and Daffy Shaw, Fr. Tom Wiederholt, and Rich, ’88, ’92 MBA, and Susan Shaw.projects, student developmentinitiatives andother critical needs. Galaco-chairs were Mark, ’82,and Donna Teahan; andMichael, ’98 EMBA, andTheresa Osredker. Honorarychairs were Lloyd, ’95EMBA, and Sue Ann Hill.Andre, ’94, and Jennifer, ’97,Smith were the 2007 youngalumni co-chairs.Go online to seephotos from the event atwww.rockhurst.edu/gala.Become a Regular Investor in RockhurstAre you a loyalRockhurst graduate,parent or friendwho makes consecutiveannual gifts to the University?If so, you’ll be invitedto join an exclusive group ofloyal Rockhurst supporters.There’s no specific dollaramount and no specificgiving category requiredfor joining. Rather, it’syour consistent support ofRockhurst that is deeplyvalued by the RegularInvestors in Rockhurst(RIR) group. Donors whogive consecutively for five,10, 15, 20 and 25 or moreyears will be recognized inthe annual Honor Roll ofDonors as Regular Investorsin Rockhurst.While there’s noparticular category ofgiving required for RIR,the Rockhurst Fund maybe the perfect spot for yourdonation. The RockhurstFund — the new namefor Rockhurst’s annualfund — has enormousimpact, because it targetsRockhurst’s most pressingneeds. Whether those arescholarships, faculty development,service trips orclassroom technology, youcan rest assured knowingyour donation goes to helpRockhurst fulfill its sharedvision of transforming livesand preparing leaders.With the end of the yearapproaching, now is theperfect time to considerRockhurst University inyour giving. For detailsabout the Rockhurst Fund,Regular Investors in Rock-hurst or to make a donation,visit www.rockhurst.edu/rockhurstfund or call(816) 501-4431.Same Fund, New NameWhat’s in a name? At Rockhurst, we take pride inour name, which is why the annual fund has beenrenamed the Rockhurst Fund. It is still the samefund that provides dollars for the University’sgreatest needs, and it is a significant part ofRockhurst’s overall giving programs.Ro c k h u r s t4w i n t e r 2007 21
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