RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

2009The University welcomed the largest freshmanclass in its history—417 students.2010Rockhurst celebrated the centennial anniversaryof its charter with the theme “Learn, Lead,Serve, Celebrate!” A criminal justice degreeprogram was established.2011The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancementof Teaching recognized Rockhurst Universitywith its prestigious community engagementclassification. The University broke ground inMarch for a new multi-use parking garage andretail facility, which was completed in December.2012A branding campaign was launched featuringthe tagline, “Where leaders learn.” An extensiveredesign of the University’s website accompaniedthe campaign.Presidents of Rockhurst University1910-1915Rev. Michael P. Dowling, S.J.1915-1918Rev. Aloysius A. Breen, S.J.1918-1924Rev. John A. Weiand, S.J.1924-1928Rev. Arthur D. Spillard, S.J.1928-1933Rev. William P. Manion, S.J.1933-1940Rev. Daniel H. Conway, S.J.1940-1945Rev. William H. McCabe, S.J.1945-1951Rev. Thomas M. Knapp, S.J.1951-1977Rev. Maurice E. Van Ackeren, S.J.1977-1988Rev. Robert F. Weiss, S.J.1988-1996Rev. Thomas J. Savage, S.J.1996-1997Rev. Peter B. Ely, S.J.1997-1998Janet Watson Sheeran, Ph.D. (Interim)1998-2006Rev. E. Edward Kinerk, S.J., ’642006-Rev. Thomas B. Curran, O.S.F.S.Endowment FundTo improve its fiscal stability, Rockhurst has developed a permanent endowment fundinvested to provide continuing income in support of various programs and activities ofthe University. The major portion affords financial assistance to students as directed bythe donors.Cultural Opportunitiesu The Robert R. Lakas, S.J., Memorial Fund was established by friends of the late Rev.Lakas, Rockhurst English professor, whose desire was to share his appreciation of the finearts—literature, music, art, and theater. Support from this fund provides opportunities forstudents and the community to enjoy special programs and performances annually.u The Helen G. Bonfils Endowment for the Fine and Performing Arts was establishedat Rockhurst University in 1976. Inspired by the Victor Hugo apothegm inscribed on thesouth face of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art — “It is by the real that man exists; it isby the ideal that he lives”—Rockhurst University has used the endowment to promotecontact between its students and the fine and performing arts.381