2010-2011 Alumni AssociationBoard <strong>of</strong> DirectorsPresidentRichard Prewitt, ’80President-ElectSusan Rice Bradley, ’98Past PresidentDavid Rhodes, ’80SecretaryTerry Dixon, Ed.D., ’68Executive DirectorDave Bergman, ’89Board Member EmeritusMary Doyle Johnson, ’48Dick Koeniger, ’67Term Expiring 2011Jeffrey W. Davis, ’80Maureen “Cookie” Henson, ’74John P. Hollingsworth, Ph.D., ’63Mike Parsley, ’89Allen Robbins, ’90Term Expiring 2012Jonathan Childers, ’00Melanie Mackey Evans, ’90Duane Floro, ’79Shannon Evans Harrington, ’00Jimmy Huddleston, ’87Term Expiring 2013Tom Broyles, ’80Kathy Byrd, ’83-’87Brittney House, ’09Terry Stigall, ’75Amy Stroud, ’04Ex-<strong>of</strong>ficio MembersJames H. Taylor, Ph.D., ’68, PresidentSue Wake, ’70, V.P. for Institutional AdvancementDaphne Baird, Director <strong>of</strong> Media RelationsPaul P. Steely, ’49, Trustee LiaisonJacob Moak, ’11, SGA PresidentAlumni Family and Friends,Whe<strong>the</strong>r you are in your favorite living room chair, on abusiness trip or online, we are pleased that you are readingthis 2011 winter edition <strong>of</strong> Cumberland Today. Your alumnimagazine is intended to keep alumni and friends informed<strong>of</strong> all-things-Cumberland, both on campus and afar.The New Year is well underway and exciting things are alreadyplanned for <strong>the</strong> year ahead. Please see our “Save <strong>the</strong> Date”schedule <strong>of</strong> events located on <strong>the</strong> pages ahead and join usfor an event this year. Your Alumni Board <strong>of</strong> Directors metin December to get <strong>the</strong> new term <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong>f and runningwith strategic planning. The Leadership Commitment <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong> Board is secure. Rich Prewitt, ’80, alumni president, andSusan Rice Bradley, ’98, alumni president-elect, are poised to <strong>of</strong>fer excellent leadership thisyear along with executives Dr. Terry Dixon, ’68, secretary, and David Rhodes, ’80, pastpresident. Each <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se alumni has served <strong>the</strong> Alumni Board with distinction and humbleservice. Their commitment is unquestioned and unwavering as <strong>the</strong>y blaze a wide path backto campus not only for <strong>the</strong>mselves as leaders but also for o<strong>the</strong>rs to follow. We solicit yourLeadership Commitment if you have <strong>the</strong> right stuff.If, while reading Cumberland Today, you should think <strong>of</strong> someone among <strong>the</strong> alumni familywho deserves recognition for service or leadership, please contact <strong>the</strong> Alumni Office or anyone <strong>of</strong> our Alumni Board members. We will be glad to follow up on your recommendationand perhaps even feature that alumnus in a future issue <strong>of</strong> your alumni magazine. Thankyou.Sincerely,Dave Bergman, ’89Alumni DirectorLeadership CommitmentVisit us online: www.ucumberlands.edu/alumniOr email us: alumni@ucumberlands.eduWe’d love to hear your comments!Cumberland Today is published by <strong>the</strong> Office <strong>of</strong> MediaRelations. Mail contributions, letters and addresschanges to <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Cumberlands</strong>, AlumniServices, 7075 College Station Dr., Williamsburg, KY40769, or emailed to alumni@ucumberlands.edu.Graphic DesignerMeghann HolmesContributorsDaphne BairdDave Bergman, ’89Elaine CroleyRobbie Floyd, ’11Laura Silvers, ’11Stephanie Quattrociocchi, ’11<strong>University</strong> PhotographersDaphne BairdMeghann HolmesRobbie Floyd, ’11Jeff Meadors, ’96Sports InformationPrinted byWelch Printing Company
Dear Alumni and Friends <strong>of</strong> UC,Recently I attended <strong>the</strong> Madrigal Dinner at <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Cumberlands</strong>. My wife Nina and I celebrated our 30th class reunion fromCumberland, and we would never have thought about attending that event back <strong>the</strong>n, in college. I think this is my third in a row since joining<strong>the</strong> Alumni Board, and it gets better every time. The food, <strong>the</strong> music and <strong>the</strong> camaraderie are magnificent.Dr. Taylor had a few words at <strong>the</strong> beginning and a little as a closing, and in both talks he implored everybody to drive around campus.Truthfully, I am thinking, what for? I’ve lived in Williamsburg most <strong>of</strong> my adult life; from my home I could hear <strong>the</strong> outside activitiesdowntown and on campus. I go to church near campus. I cut through campus on Main St. at least weekly. Why did Nina and I need to drivearound? We are experts.Respectfully,In driving around, I gained a much deeper appreciation <strong>of</strong> Dr. Taylor and his staff. The <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><strong>Cumberlands</strong> and my Cumberland College are like leaving Earth and visiting Mars. What Dr. Taylor hasdone in his leadership role as president <strong>of</strong> our beloved <strong>University</strong> is nothing short <strong>of</strong> remarkable. EverythingI ever loved about Cumberland is still right <strong>the</strong>re; <strong>the</strong>re is just so much more.There is absolutely nothing at U <strong>of</strong> C that isn’t at an all-time high; from enrollment to student services, todegrees and programs to buildings and grounds. But perhaps <strong>the</strong> need for you is also at an all-time high. Forjust as many reasons, if not more, we want you back. Please make this <strong>the</strong> year you come to homecoming,earn ano<strong>the</strong>r degree, come to a game, or encourage a potential student. Please, we really want you back.Rich Prewitt, ’80Alumni PresidentCumberland Alumni,As president-elect <strong>of</strong> your Alumni Board <strong>of</strong> Directors, I want to share a few words about <strong>the</strong> <strong>University</strong> and whatit means to me. Sounds easy, right? Well, it is more difficult than I originally thought.My immediate thoughts were <strong>the</strong> great memories; friends I met, cheering at football and basketball games, andmost importantly, meeting my husband. But, what does Cumberland mean to me now? Twelve years followinggraduation, I have a kind, honest and Godly husband. I have a career that I have been working at for twelveyears. I have great friends. I belong to a wonderful church that I try to serve.After much consideration, I came to <strong>the</strong> conclusion that I love my <strong>University</strong> and want to “pay forward” too<strong>the</strong>rs <strong>the</strong> same experience I had at Cumberland. In my opinion, <strong>the</strong> years we spend in college are unmatched.It is <strong>the</strong> time that prepares us for how we will fulfill our futures. It is <strong>the</strong> time when we discover our interestsand talents that will shape us for our future career paths. Most people find <strong>the</strong>ir future spouse and that lays <strong>the</strong>groundwork for children and family.Can you imagine any greater place to spend such a crucial, transitional time in life; <strong>the</strong> presence <strong>of</strong> God surrounding you each day as you arelearning and maturing? Well, I decided I want <strong>the</strong> same experience for my family and my loved ones, and as a Christian, I should want thatfor strangers. After all, I was a stranger at one point, and thanks to <strong>the</strong> grace <strong>of</strong> God and <strong>the</strong> generosity <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> late Kentucky Governor BertT. Combs, ’30, I was given such an opportunity.As an involved alumna, I believe it is my turn to “pay forward” my blessings to future generations. I feel this alumni role is a ministry thatneeds to be filled through my service on <strong>the</strong> Alumni Board.I want to personally invite you back to campus. Bring your family and refer a student to <strong>Cumberlands</strong>. By coming back to campus regularly,you will get to know your <strong>University</strong> in new ways, and perhaps you will feel <strong>the</strong> same about giving back as Alumni Board members do. Youwill not regret <strong>the</strong> decision to pass along <strong>Cumberlands</strong>’ blessings to o<strong>the</strong>rs.Susan Rice Bradley, ’98President-Elect, Alumni Board <strong>of</strong> DirectorsWinter 2011 • CumberlandToday • 1