Special Section: Homecoming 2012 - Friends University

news in FOCUSNEW LEADERSHIP POISED FOR GROWTHBY SARA ORNELASDr. Dona GibsonFriends University has been woven intothe fabric of Dr. Dona Gibson’s life sinceshe was young.“As a child, I attended athletic and musicevents because my aunts and uncleswere students here,” said Dr. Gibson,interim dean of the Graduate School.Later, she became part of the FriendsUniversity family – first as a student,graduating with an education degree in 1972 – and later as afaculty member. Since then, she has served as an administrator– as the director of the Master of Arts in Teaching program since1991, and the chair of the Division of Arts, Education and Sciencein the Graduate School since 2007.Beginning her latest role as the interim dean of the GraduateSchool in July, Dr. Gibson will help transition her department to anew leader.“Serving as interim dean of the Graduate School is an honor forme,” she said. “The faculty, staff and administration are peopleI have known and admired for some time. Having a chance toassist these friends in providing qualitygraduate programs for our students isindeed a joy.”Steve KleinAs the new vice president of EnrollmentManagement, Steve Klein is a happyman.“Working with young adults on theverge of transforming their lives, as wellas adult learners continuing to shape careers, makes every daya joy and a blessing,” Klein said. “The enterprise in which we areengaged is so vital and transforming. I wake up with a smile everyday knowing our work leads to so much good.”Klein arrived in January from San Angelo State University inTexas where he was the associate vice president of enrollmentmanagement. Klein brings more than 35 years of experiencein enrollment management, admissions, financial aid, careerservices and other higher-education administrative positions.Klein said the University has great potential to grow itsenrollment and reputation and to impact the Wichita community.“I want to be part of the team that helps create that growth,”Klein said. “At the end of the day, we are in the business ofhelping people reach their objectives and grow professionally.”Tracy MuirheadWhen Tracy Muirhead first stepped ontothe Friends campus, she was drawn tothe excitement and energy.“All the right elements are in placeto move forward,” said Muirhead, thenew vice president of InstitutionalAdvancement (formerly UniversityRelations).The leadership of a new president,the commitment of faculty, the development of a strategicplan, and “an absolutely beautiful campus” were some of thenoteworthy elements that attracted her.Muirhead came to Wichita in July from Saint Vincent Collegein Latrobe, Penn., where she occupied a similar role to the onec o n t i n u e d o n p a g e 7Ghana and Mexico Delegates Visit CampusBY HANNAH PauLS, SENIORDelegations from Ghana, West Africa, and Tlalnepantla and Cancun, Mexico,visited Friends University in May during their trips to Wichita.The visits served to support trade and international relations, and to showcasethe Wichita area. In anticipation of establishing an official relationship forfuture exchanges, Wichita city officials held discussion about a sister citiesprogram with the Ghana delegation. Wichita shares sister city relationshipswith both Mexican cities.Senior Amber Teske walks arm-in-armwith Queen Mother Nartekie Kpabiteyduring the Ghana delegation’s visit.6F R I E N D S U N I V E R S I T Y focus

new leadership c o n t i n u e d f r o m p a g e 6she holds here. She has more than 30 years of experience ininstitutional advancement.Muirhead said she has two important short-term goals in hernew role at the University.“First, I want to learn all I can about our traditions andhistory, as well as our opportunities and challenges, from avariety of our constituencies,” she said. “Additionally, I wantto raise the visibility of Friends – to help the community andregion get to know us and all we have to offer.”As for the long-term, Muirhead wants to help build a strongnetwork for relationships that will serve students, enhanceacademic programs and engage alumni.Dr. Darcy ZabelHaving been at Friends Universitysince 1998 and serving for thepast three years as associate vicepresident of Academic Affairs, Dr.Darcy Zabel has seen significantchange. Currently serving as interimvice president of Academic Affairs,she’s prepared to help the Universitythrough further evolution andtransformation.“Friends University is poised for exciting innovation andpowerful change in the next three years. Much of this hingeson what we develop for our students,” Dr. Zabel said. “Thisincludes the research, design, development and administrationof new academic programs and significant expansion orrevitalization of older programs that are ready to do even morewith active, applied learning such as the inclusion of short-termstudy abroad opportunities into programs, expanded internshipofferings, and other exciting applied learning opportunities.”Dr. Zabel started her journey at Friends University as anassistant professor of English, moving through the facultyranks to become a fully tenured professor in 2009. PreviousUniversity responsibilities include religion and humanitiesdivision vice chair; honors program director; and heavyinvolvement in the general education studies program,freshman seminar program, and general education seniorcapstone assessment program.MFT Alumnus at Forefront ofStrengthening FamiliesBY HANNAH PauLS, SENIORGeorge Williams has beenappointed to serve as the specialassistant to the secretary at thenewly named Department forChildren and Families, formerly theKansas Department of Social andRehabilitation Services.Williams is a 2002 graduate of theMaster of Science in Marriage andGeorge WilliamsFamily Therapy program.As the special assistant to the secretary, he is focusing ona family-strengthening initiative, something he is familiarwith from his work at the National Center for Fathering.Williams comes to this position well prepared, creditinghis graduate education with providing him the theoreticalknowledge that forms the backbone of his programs andthe practical experience to be able to effectively facilitatechange in his clients’ lives.Williams’ goal is to provide “evidence-based, researchinformedbest-practices for services producing positiveoutputs and outcomes for child well-being and healthyfamilies.”Practically speaking, Williams said he is striving for“compassion-driven service delivery” to reach familiesquickly with effective results or referrals to the appropriatechannels.However, his charge is not without challenges. Today’sdifficult economy accelerates family problems driven bydecreased incomes. Despite this, Williams has high hopesfor the future of the marriage and family therapy field, asstate governments continue to invest in the well being oftheir citizens through similar initiatives.Dr. Chris Habben has “had the pleasure of followingGeorge’s work on fathering, in particular, and families, ingeneral.”As a professor of marriage and family therapy at FriendsUniversity’s Lenexa Education Center, Dr. Habben isconfident that Williams will make a sizeable contribution inhis new position.In short, Williams believes that “strong families makea strong Kansas,” and he is excited to help make Kansasstronger.COURTESY PHOTOAlumni Key: G’__ = Associate or Bachelor’s Degree Graduation Year; M’__ = Master’s Degree Graduation Year; FS’__ = Former Student, Last Year AttendedF A L L 2 0 1 27

news in FOCUSNew GraduateProgram Focuses onCyber ThreatsBY HANNAH PauLS, SENIORHow do we keep information safe astechnology advances so quickly?Friends University’s new Masterof Information Security and Forensics(MISF) program will trainstudents to protect sensitive informationon smartphones, computers,networks and the Internet.“Everyone is interested in protectingtheir identity,” said Dr. JasonFerguson, program director.Identity theft concerns not onlyindividuals, but companies of all sizesand governments. The MISF programfocuses on security standardsand best practices that assist withpreventing identity theft and othercyber crimes, such as intellectualproperty theft. The forensics componentteaches students to uncovercyber crime details, fix problems andrecoup data loss.Friends University will partnerwith organizations such as theKansas Air National Guard, whichcontributes to the layered cybersecurity and defense for the Air NationalGuard. Partnerships also givestudents hands-on experience andpractical training.“The security field is rapidly growingdue to the nature of our informationage, and skilled technical professionalsare invaluable in protectingthat information,” said KansasAir National Guard Lt. Col. JasonKnobbe, commander of the 177th InformationAggressor Squadron.To learn more about the MISFgraduate program, contact theGraduate School admissions officeat 316-295-5300.MEDICAL HEROICS EARN TOP HONORSCOMPILED BY SARA ORNELASThe heroic actions of a Friends Universitygraduate have earned him top militaryhonors.In May, Maj. Erik Nott, G’98, washonored with the Heroes of MilitaryMedicine award from the Henry M.Jackson Foundation – an honor usuallyreserved for lifetime achievements forthe advancement of military medicine.He also was awarded the Purple Heart inNovember 2011.In May 2011, Nott and his colleagues inan elite Air Force medical operations unitwere attacked in Afghanistan. During theattack, Nott was shot in the leg. Althoughhe was wounded, Nott refused to leavehis team to seek treatment.“I didn’t want to leave and disrupt theteam,” Nott said in a Wichita Eagle article.“The doctors numbed it with Lidocaine,stitched it up, covered it and I kept itclean. I just kept doing my thing.”“Major Nott put himself in harm’s wayto save the lives of our troops,” said JohnLowe, president and CEO of the Henry M.Jackson Foundation, in a Wichita Eaglearticle. “He and the other award recipientshave shown uncommon valor, devotionto duty and unwavering dedication tohelping others.”Nott, a Wichita Northwest High Schoolgraduate, joined the Air Force in 1998after graduating from Friends University.He attended University of Kansas Schoolof Medicine and is a surgeon and teacherat St. Louis University.Nott said he values his FriendsUniversity education, and credits it aspart of his success in medicine and themilitary.“I’m definitely thankful to FriendsUniversity, especially Dr. Melody Brownelland Dr. Karyn Turla, who were thedriving force in the pre-med program.Dr. Brownell ran a very challenging premedcurriculum. To do well in it requireda significant time commitment anddiscipline. The discipline to succeed inthe pre-med program carried over intomedical school,” Nott said.Nott’s heroics in Afghanistan wentbeyond the courage he showed underattack. He also reconstructed the thumbof a local interpreter and performedsurgery that allowed a patient to keep hisfoot from being amputated.As for Nott, he is pretty much healedfrom his wounds.“I was actually very lucky, I only have aone-inch scar on my lower leg. It was onlya flesh wound, but it was only a millimeteror two from hitting the tibia, which couldhave been very bad,” Nott said. “I’mfortunate. A lot of other young men andwomen have been hurt far worse.”Read more about Nott’s amazingjourney of heroism in the Wichita Eaglearticle at frnd.su/erik-nott.8F R I E N D S U N I V E R S I T Y focus

faculty spotlightGroundbreaking Research CreatesImages of Electric CircuitsBY SARA ORNELAS AND KATE BOSSERMAN, M’12COURTESY PHOTOHow do manufacturers perform qualitycontrol on microscopic electric circuits?Semiconductor devices (e.g. computerprocessors) rely on these electric circuitsand are tested through inherently destructivemethods like spreading resistanceprofiling or laser beam induced current.Dr. Joseph Myers Researchers have worked for more than20 years on better methods of cost-effective quality control.Friends University’s Dr. Joseph Myers has been instrumentalin coming one step closer to creating images that allowscientists and developers to test the circuits withoutdestroying them.Dr. Myers, assistant professor of science and math, andDr. Victor Isakov, distinguished professor of mathematics atWichita State University, co-authored “On the Inverse DopingProfile Problem,” a paper that appeared in the August2012 Journal of Inverse Problems and Imaging, published bythe American Institute of Mathematical Sciences.X-rays, MRIs and oil exploration are examples of inverseproblems because they allow us to “work backward fromthe effects of something to determine its cause usingelectromagnetic waves, gravitational potential and physics,”Dr. Myers said.The paper explains how to create images of the innerworkings of semiconductor devices using computersoftware written by Dr. Myers. The software detects andmaps the microscopic electric circuits.“Inverse problems are one of the most important areas inmathematical analysis,” Dr. Myers said. “Dr. Isakov is one ofthe world’s experts in the field of inverse problems.”Using mathematical inverse problem methods, Dr. Myersand Dr. Isakov have made progress on analyzing the electriccircuits in a nondestructivemanner“by applyingmathematicaltechniques insteadof brute force,” saidDr. Myers.Dr. Myers’ software detects and mapsmicroscopic electric currents in semiconductors.The art department will expand into two buildings in Wichita’s historicDelano district. The two-story brick building and the adjacent concretewarehouse will house an art gallery, offices, a large lecture hall andstudio space.fine artsHISTORIC DELANO PROPERTYTO HOUSE ART DEPARTMENTCOMPILED BY SARA ORNELASFriends University is expanding its footprint with a renovationproject in Wichita’s Historic Delano District.“We are happy to announce a $3.5 million project that willinclude the renovation of a beautiful historic building on WestDouglas,” said Dr. T.J. Arant, president of Friends University.“You can’t build a historic building, but you can save one. Ourhope is that we will be able to turn this beautiful building into adestination attracting our students and the community.”The two-story building at 930 W. Douglas, along with an adjacentwarehouse, will accommodate students in the art department,which is experiencing a growing number of students.“During the past five years, our administrators and boardhave consistently identified this department as a high priority,”Dr. Arant said. “Our students have continued to endurea cramped space, and we appreciate their patience. We arehappy that we have found an exciting solution.”The Douglas building will include a main floor art gallery, officesand a large lecture hall. The second floor will be devotedto an art studio and instruction area. The building is expectedto be open in fall 2013.The adjacent building will be used primarily for larger ceramicand sculpture projects, as well as storage space. Classes arealready underway here.Rod Pitts, chairman of the Friends University Board of Trusteesand division director of consumer banking at INTRUST Bank,said the project fits well with the University’s plans for the future.“The board and Dr. Arant have set a priority to foster andexpand our presence in the community,” Pitts said. “Theproximity of Delano to our campus and the opportunity for ourart students to be part of the Delano business district makesthis a natural fit. We see this as a great opportunity to invest inour students and our surrounding community and build an artprogram with a strong, regional draw.”Alumni Key: G’__ = Associate or Bachelor’s Degree Graduation Year; M’__ = Master’s Degree Graduation Year; FS’__ = Former Student, Last Year AttendedF A L L 2 0 1 29

news in FOCUSPHOTO BY DR. JOSEPH MYERSfine artsLaunching Ballet CareersBY HANNAH PauLS, SENIORSenior Andrea Dimmen portrays the Butterfly in Friends University’s spring production of“A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”Studying ballet requires intense focus, dedication and athleticism.Friends University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in ballet is run like a professionalballet company with daily classes, rehearsals and an extensive performanceschedule, in addition to the requirements of school and work.The hard work has paid off for all nine of the 2012 graduating seniors. Somehave paying positions with ballet companies, while others are participating insummer intensives and apprenticeships.“Our program is based upon artistry, hard work and the fact that we’remarketable,” said Sharon Rogers, adjunct professor of ballet. This combinationallows graduates to find positions even in a difficult economy.The dancers’ strong work ethic and maturity impressed professionalcompanies. Gretchen Wiswell, who will be joining Ballet Magnificat! at thetrainee level, said “I don’t think I would have been as blessed to get an offer likethat if I had gone somewhere other than Friends.”Other graduates were offered opportunities with the following companies:Micah Chermak, Cincinnati Ballet; Bethany Cooke, Manassas Ballet; Corinne DiMola, Manassas Ballet; Andrea Dimmen, Ballet Austin; Anna Kirwan, developinga dance ministry; Kyle Leapline, Dance Theatre of Tennessee; Brandy Menninga,Nashville Ballet; and Sarah Stoffels, Epiphany DanceArts.“I am very proud of the graduates,” said Stan K. Rogers, associate professorof dance. “It takes really good teachers, but mainly great work ethic from thestudents. This year was an amazing year of talented dancers that created asynergy of success.”Friends University enjoys a high caliber of talent thanks in part to thegenerosity of Carl and Dixie Sebits, who established ballet scholarships so thatstudents could devote more time to developing their talents.“I’m always looking forward to a new year, new talent and new challenges,”Stan said. “With the support of the University, the Koch Foundation and theSebits, we will be able to attract great dancers for many years to come.”athleticsSIMMONDSSELECTEDFOR NATIONALLEADERSHIPPROGRAMBY SCott ROBINSON, SPORTS INFORMATIONDIRECTOR, AND SARA ORNELASFriends University men’s basketball playerJacob Simmonds has been selected asone of only 14 National Association ofIntercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) studentathletes nationwide to participate in the2012-13 Red Cross/NAIA Collegiate LeadershipProgram.The Red Cross/NAIA initiative is designedto inspire, motivate and create anew and diverse generation of AmericanRed Cross volunteers and leaders throughexemplifying the NAIA Champions ofCharacter Program’s five core values: integrity,respect, responsibility, sportsmanshipand leadership.“The trip was an amazing experience,and I had a great time,” Simmonds said.“It gave me the chance to meet a lot ofimportant members of the Red Cross andgain invaluable leadership skills.”The participants will organize blooddrives, participate on a leadership board,and take part in diversity and cultural competencytraining. For their efforts, studentswill receive scholarship support from theRed Cross and State Farm Insurance.Friends University President Dr. T.J. Arant (left)and CEO of the American Red Cross’s CentralPlains Blood Services Region Terri Dunaway(right) thank junior Jacob Simmonds for hisefforts in organizing the Sept. 13 blood drivein the Casado Campus Center. The blood drivecollected 64 units.10F R I E N D S U N I V E R S I T Y focus

FEATUREstoryathleticsTriple Crown of KCAC TitlesBY SARA ORNELASFriends University earned its own triple crown in May –clean sweeps of the men’s and women’s Kansas CollegiateAthletic Conference titles in cross country, indoor track andfield, and outdoor track and field.Not only did the Falcons accomplish this amazing hattrick, but they also ended Southwestern College’s 31-yearwinning streak in men’s cross country, and 29-year winningstreak in men’s outdoor track and field. The Moundbuildermen and women both took second-place finishes.“It’s been a pretty special year,” said Brad Peterson,Friends University’s 2011-12 track and field coach. “I don’tthink anybody outside of our program thought we could pulloff what we did. Six of six titles – that’s amazing.”Peterson said strong leadership is one of his team’sgreatest attributes.“On the men’s side of things we had some great seniorleadership that pulled the strings all year and got things toturn out how we wanted,” he said.athleticsNGUYEN HITS HOLE-IN-ONEBY SARA ORNELASFriends University golfer Andrew Nguyen has achieved a goalmany golfers aspire to their entire career – a hole-in-one.The freshman triumphed March 20 at the South CentralKansas Spring Invitational hosted by Southwestern College atQuail Ridge Golf Course in Winfield, Kan. Nguyen was on the16th hole and sunk the shot from 183 yards.Nguyen said it was rainy, and he didn’t have highexpectations for the day’s tournament.“I pulled out my five-iron,” said Nguyen, who’s been golfingsince he was 10. “Coach told me to finish strong, and I told himI’d try to finish two under par.”“I don’t know how rare holes-in-one are,” said Golf CoachAaron Winter. “I can tell you that it was Andrew’s first holein-oneand only the second I’ve seen in the 20-plus years I’veplayed golf.”“Just the luck of the draw, I guess,” Nguyen said.student newsLYNE’S RESEARCH EARNSFIRST AT PSYCHOLOGYCONVENTIONBY SARA ORNELASSenior Jeremy Lyne won first place for his senior researchpaper, “Playing with Emotions: Is There a Correlation BetweenDepression and Video Game Usage?” in the category ofundergraduate social psychology – empirical at the 2012 GreatPlains Students’ Psychology Convention.When deciding on his subject, Lyne said he discovered littleresearch had been conducted on the topic of video games anddepression.“It was a lot of fun presenting all of my hard work,” Lynesaid.He has been accepted into the Ph.D. program at FullerUniversity, and plans to complete his manuscript and submit itfor publication.student newsClass Analyzes HawkerBeechcraft FinancialsBY hannah pauls, seniorStudents in the spring corporate financial analysis and reportingclass with Dr. Malcolm Harris, professor of finance,received more than a standard textbook experience asthey followed the financial difficulties surrounding HawkerBeechcraft Corp.Students analyzed the company from the ground up, includingeverything from the philosophy to balance sheetsand cash flows. They gradually realized that Hawker Beechcraftneeded to either stretch or restructure their debt.Junior Danny Littler said this hands-on experience encouragedhim to “stumble across new financial terms andmethodologies individually as I battled to find a solution.”Dr. Harris was available to guide students and clarifynew concepts, but over the course of the semester theybegan to develop their own methods of problem solving.Littler appreciated being able to work through the case withrelative independence.“The practical analysis in the Hawker Beechcraftcase provided me with assurance in my own analyticalabilities and ensured that I am well prepared for futureinvestigations in real-life circumstances,” Littler said.Alumni Key: G’__ = Associate or Bachelor’s Degree Graduation Year; M’__ = Master’s Degree Graduation Year; FS’__ = Former Student, Last Year AttendedF A L L 2 0 1 211

Choosing to Teachthe TeachersNiles Leads Apple’s Professional Development Team Compiled by Kate Bosserman, M’12Dr. Rae Niles, M’94, has extensive experience helping teachersunderstand how technology can impact learning.And now, as Apple’s national manager for professional development,her team works with teachers and administrators acrossthe globe to support the use of Apple technology in schools.Dr. Niles addressed graduates at the Wichita GraduateSchool Hooding and Commencement ceremony May 5, encouragingthem to make bold choices, embrace opportunityand change the world.Years ago, in her small school district north of Wichita, Dr.Niles’ high school students received MacBook laptops as partof a one-on-one initiative. Fellow educators came from milesto observe the technology at work in the classroom. Theywere surprised to learn that the initiative’s outcomes werenot “really about the technology at all,” said Dr. Niles. “It wasabout the teaching and learning, and how technology hadtransformed that.”The technology “created unexpected opportunities for ourstudents,” she said. It allowed one special-education student,Casey, the chance to choose to use his strengths to learn in thebest way he could.He typed his homework, put on headphones, closed his eyesand listened as the computer read back his work because, asCasey explained, “learning through my eyes is hard.” Technologyhelped Casey believe in his own success said Dr. Niles.“With this, I am just as smart as the next kid,” Casey said.Courtesy PhotoEchoing the Sentiment“This is such an amazing time in your life.“Stay motivated. Don’t settle. The skillsWhether this degree is your dream, or ayou have acquired and develop today willstop on your way, it is most definitely anget you the job of your dreams tomorrowimportant part of your journey. Know that… I am a prime example.”you are exactly where you are supposed— Diana Ramirez, G’03, keynote speakerto be, right here, right now.”at the Topeka Education Center’s— Theresa R. Hubbard, M’06, keynoteCommencementspeaker at the Lenexa Education Center’s CommencementRamirez is a franchise owner of Express EmploymentHubbard is a licensed marriage and family therapist in privateProfessionals.practice in Kansas and Missouri.Courtesy PhotoCommencement 201237% 23% 13%95%8%11% 67%40%Note: Percentages may not equal 100due to rounding. This infographic reflectscandidates for graduation.n RecommendingFriends UniversityCollege of Business,Arts, Sciences and97% EducationGraduates by Collegen College of Business, Arts,Sciences and Educationn College of Adult andProfessional Studiesn Graduate SchoolGraduates by Locationn Wichita Campusn Topeka Education Centern Lenexa Education Centern Onlinen Overall ExperienceGraduates rated their FriendsUniversity experience as goodor excellent98%99%College of Adult andProfessional StudiesGraduate School12F R I E N D S U N I V E R S I T Y focus

Becoming our 21st-Century SelfThe Inauguration of Friends University’s13th President, Dr. T.J. ArantCompiled by Kate Bosserman, M’12Photo by Steve RasmussenFriends University’s 13th president, Dr. T.J. Arant, was installedat 2 p.m., March 30, in the Garvey Physical Education Center’sgymnasium by Rodney Pitts, chair of the Board of Trustees.“As you assume the duties as the 13th president of FriendsUniversity, we pledge our support to you,” Pitts said. “Underyour leadership and with the commitment of faculty, students,staff and alumni, we will work together to fulfill its mission.”Teacher, Leader and VisionaryDr. Arant is a teacher at heart who brings 30 years of experiencein higher education. He was unanimously selected by theFriends University Board ofTrustees to become the University’s13th president andtook office July 1, 2011.He previously served asexecutive vice president andprovost at Mount Olive Collegein North Carolina. Heearned a doctorate in Englishfrom Duke University, aPhoto by Steve Rasmussenmaster’s in English from theDr. Philip Kerstetter, president of Mount University of North Carolina,Olive College, helps Dr. T.J. ArantChapel Hill, and a bachelor’sprepare for the installation ceremony.from Vanderbilt University.“This is a happy day,” said Dr. John Lewis, Board of Trusteesmember.” As [Friends University’s] 13th president, Dr. Aranthas been entrusted with furthering the mission of the University,sustaining and nurturing an environment of excitementin learning, and demonstrating care for the individual studentswho choose to make Friends their home.”Nancy Artaz, administrative assistant in the Registrar’s Office,welcomed Dr. Arant on behalf of Friends University’s staff. Sheshared that as a presidential candidate, he was candid and did notpretend to have all of the answers. When stopping by the Registrar’soffice to say, ‘Good morning,’ he validated the purpose andimportance of staff. When sharing a childhood story, he illustrateda person, who at a young age, took initiative, worked hard, made acommitment, and believed in his end result.“Those are characteristics of leadership that are not taught,but are realized by experience,” Artaz said.Dr. Michelle Robertson shared remarks faculty membersmade during the presidential search, including that Dr. Arant“sees that academics are the core of the institution and thatgrowth in the future must stem from it.” And “he clearly hasexpertise to lead the development of new academic vision.“It’s remarkable that now – a year later and eight monthsinto his tenure – those initial impressions ring true,” Dr. Robertsonsaid. “In fact, I find it hard to believe they were notmade recently, as they easily could have been.”Dr. Robertson,associate professorof marriage andfamily therapy andclinical coordinator,Friends University Board of Trustees chairRodney Pitts congratulates newly installedpresident Dr. T.J. Arant.Photo by Steve Rasmussenwelcomed Dr. Aranton behalf of facultyas the faculty senatepresident.“On this specialoccasion,” Dr. Robertsonsaid, “let uscelebrate our extraordinarycommunityand the possibilities for our future under the competent leadershipthat Dr. Arant brings.”Authentic Resonance“I am honored,” Dr. Arant said, “by the trust the Board has inme and by the spirit of fellowship and collegiality that has en-14F R I E N D S U N I V E R S I T Y focus

veloped me since I began in July.“I am mindful that I am not herebecause of my own worth, but becauseof the worth and the work ofothers. It is astonishing to me that itextends to me. I am honored. I amhumbled. And I will do my best.”Drawing from the common visionof the University’s presidents beforehim, Dr. Arant compared the University’shistory to the resonating harmonyof the clock tower’s bell.“Our job now is to particularize ourmission in such a way that it truly, authentically does two jobs.One, it must authentically describe who we are. At the sametime it must authentically drive who we become.“In one motion, it must look forward; in the other, it mustlook to the past. And in that simultaneous movement, it createsthe present. That resonance– that moment that createsthe present – is precisely, inescapablyauthentic. It mustbe authentically us.Photo by Steve RasmussenSamantha Weeks, executivepresident of the StudentGovernment Association, welcomedDr. Arant on behalf of students.The Casado Campus Center’s McKayGymnasium was transformed for theinauguration reception.Emphasizing the liberalarts tradition, the Christianintellectual tradition, andthe University’s Quakerheritage, Dr. Arant notedthat the University’s missionhas always been to producegraduates “whose intellectuallives, spiritual lives, andsocial lives are well-developedand integrated. In thatPhoto by Steve RasmussenFEATUREstoryway, we prepare our students to adapt to change andto make a difference.”“These are phrases which would resonate with mypredecessors, from Edmund Stanley to Biff Green.This is the clock tower bell, the resonance on our air.This is what marks the meaning of our hours andour half-hours here: inside the classroom, outside theclassroom, integrating the intellectual with the spiritualand the social, improving the world, adapting tochange, making a difference.”“I believe these phrases capture our Quaker heritageand our Christian context in a way that lifts up our primaryjob as an institution of higher learning, namelythe cultivation of the life of the mind and the search for truth.”The University’svalues “informwhat Susanand I have beenthe beneficiariesPhoto by Steve Rasmussenof since our arrivalhere. It isso pervasive, andit is so complex,that Susan doesn’teven have a wordfor it. She justdoes this …” (Dr. The University Concert Band played processional andrecessional music while the Singing Quakers providedArant cupped hismusical selections during the installation ceremony.hands.)“This is where this faithful community has kept us since ourarrival, enfolding us, keeping us safe. We keep each other and,especially, we keep our students mindful of our values, focusedon our commitment, attentive to our mission of learning, totruth, to each other.”Traditions and SymbOLSThe installation ceremony featuredmany traditions and symbols.Chain of OfficeFriends University’s Chain of Office is anecklace made of antique bronze featuringthe University seal and 12 curved bannerson the chain – each containing the name ofa former University president and his yearsof service. The chain was bestowed uponDr. Arant during the ceremony for him towear at all formal academic occasions.Photo by Steve RasmussenMaceThe mace is the symbol of the legal andchartered authority of the people to whomthe directors have delegated authority (typicallythe president and vice presidents).Use of the mace is reserved for occasionsof outstanding importance. Friends University’smace is made of cherry wood withsilver trim. The headpiece contains the Universityseal imprinted on silver surrounded by silver laurel leaves.Learn more about the inauguration of the University’s 13thpresident and see more photos at friends.edu/inauguration.Photo by Steve RasmussenAlumni Key: G’__ = Associate or Bachelor’s Degree Graduation Year; M’__ = Master’s Degree Graduation Year; FS’__ = Former Student, Last Year AttendedF A L L 2 0 1 215

F r i e n d s U n i v e r s i t y f o c u sARTWORK by HANNAH PRIEBEFriends UniversityHomecomingSaturday, Oct. 20, 2012Run with Friends: PrairieFire Wichita MarathonFit for LIFExpo • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 13 • Century II Exhibition HallLearn about fitness, sports, nutrition, health, wellness, medicaltechnology and senior living. Participants can also pick uptheir registration materials.Races • Beginning at 8 a.m.Sunday, Oct. 14 • downtown WichitaRun or walk with Friends University alumni, faculty, staff andstudents in one of Wichita’s most popular marathons. Learnmore and register at friends.edu/run.16County Fair4 to 7 p.m. • Monday, Oct. 15 • Rose Window PlazaCome on down to the County Fair! Vie for the countrycostume blue ribbon. Have fun throwing pies. Enjoy yourfavorite fair foods with funnel cake, caramel apples and more!This event is sure to be a great time for everyone!

F A L L 2 0 1 2Falcon Soccer6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. • Wednesday, Oct. 17Adair-Austin StadiumCheer on the women’s and men’s soccer teams as they host theBethany College Swedes. Game tickets are $7 for adults, $2 forstudents and senior citizens, and free for children 12 years andyounger and students with a Friends University ID.Casado Jazz Night8 p.m. • Wednesday, Oct. 17 • Casado Campus CenterEnjoy Friends University’sjazz combos featuringlegendary jazz guitaristJerry Hahn in a relaxedcoffee house setting. Thefree evening is full of food,jazz and fun! Contact theFine Arts box office for moreinformation at 316-295-5677.Courtesy PhotoCourtesy PhotoGreat Conversation!5 p.m. • Thursday, Oct. 18 • Wichita Scottish RiteConnect with community experts at the ultimate dinner party!This year’s GreatConversationfeatures choicesin a plenary session,dinner andguided-topic conversation.The plenarysession “ResourceRevolution? FossilFuels and theFuture of Food and Energy” will be led by Jeffrey Ball, scholarin-residenceat Stanford University’s Steyer-Taylor Center forEnergy Policy and Finance, and Wes Jackson, founder of TheLand Institute.Stay for dinner then enjoy enlightening and stimulating conversationon a topic of your interest moderated by an expert inthe field.Learn more and register at friends.edu/great-conversation orcontact Nancy Hinten for ticket information at 316-295-5820.Jeffrey BallWes JacksonRayng.COmFalcon Volleyball5:30 and 7 p.m. • Thursday, Oct. 18Garvey P.E. CenterCheer on the 2011 KCAC semi-finalists as they battle theBethany College Swedes. Game tickets are $7 for adults, $2for students and senior citizens, and free for children 12 yearsand younger and students with a Friends University ID.Cornerstone7 p.m. • Thursday, Oct. 18University Friends ChurchCornerstone is a weekly gathering hosted by Campus Ministriesthat involves a variety of activities pointed toward growing incommunity and as followers of Jesus. Tonight, Cornerstone willgather with students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community atthe volleyball game to cheer on the Falcons!Student Council,Government &Leadership Reunion6 p.m. • Friday, Oct. 19 • Casado Campus CenterStudent government, studentcouncil and student leadershipalumni are invited to a meet-andgreetmixer with current StudentGovernment Association leadership.Tour Casado Campus Centerrenovations, attend “Curtains” orthe Falcon soccer and volleyballgames, and make an appearanceat the dance. Reconnect Saturdayafternoon while watching theparade before heading to the BlockParty and football game. For moreinformation, contact Gary Rapp at316-295-5838 or rappg@friends.edu.Photo by DR. JOSEPH MYERS17

F r i e n d s U n i v e r s i t y f o c u s20% OffClothing and FriendsUniversity Spirit Items!Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012Visit the Friends University Bookstore duringspecial hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lowerlevel of the Casado Campus Center or visit theBookstore booth during the Block Party.Valid Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, only.Must present coupon.Discount does not apply to textbooks or software.Falcon Soccer6 p.m. and at 8:30 p.m. • Friday, Oct. 19Adair-Austin StadiumCheer on the women’s and men’s soccer teams as theychallenge the Bethel College Threshers. Game tickets are $7 foradults, $2 for students and senior citizens, and free for children12 years and younger and students with a Friends University ID.Falcon Volleyball7 p.m. • Friday, Oct. 19 • Garvey P.E. CenterCheer on the 2011 KCAC semi-finalists as they facethe Ottawa University Braves. Game tickets are $7 foradults, $2 for students and senior citizens, and freefor children 12 years and younger and students with aFriends University ID.‘Curtains’7:30 p.m. • Friday, Oct. 19 and Saturday, Oct. 202 p.m. • Sunday, Oct. 21 • Sebits AuditoriumBoston’s Colonial Theatre is host to the opening nightperformance of a new musical set in Kansas. When thesupremely untalented leading lady mysteriously dies on stage,the entire cast and crew are suspects. Lt. Frank Cioffi, detectiveand musical theatre fan, plans on solving the crime, saving theshow and maybe even finding love.This family-friendly, very funny musical is directed by KurtPriebe, assistant professor of drama and media, with musicaldirection by Rolaine Hetherington, assistant professor ofmusic/applied voice.Tickets are $16 for adults and $13 for students and seniorcitizens. Reserve your tickets with the Fine Arts box office at316-295-5677 or order online at friends.edu/finearts.ColoringContestColor Freddy for a chance to win a Crayola® ColorWonder Sound Studio! A coloring table will be availableat the Block Party. Two Crayola® Color Wonder SoundStudios will be awarded, one each for 0- to 5-year-olds and6- to 10-year-olds.Homecoming Dance9 p.m. • Friday, Oct. 19 • Old CowtownHave a boot-scootin’ good time out at Old Cowtown! Grab apartner or round up your friends to enjoy an evening of musicand fun! The royalty court will be recognized during the party.25th and 50thClass Reunions10 a.m. • Saturday, Oct. 20Davis Administration BuildingThe classes of 1962 and ’87 are invited to reunite, reconnectand relive memories oftheir college days. Checkinbegins at 10 a.m. onthe first floor of theDavis AdministrationBuilding. Enjoy snackswhile reminiscing withclassmates. Your class photowill be taken, and campustours will be offered.18

F A L L 2 0 1 2Model U.N. Reunion10 A.m. • SATURday, Oct. 20Davis Administration BuildingAlumni of the Model U.N. program are invited to a gatheringof alumni, current students and former faculty. Reminisceabout the countries you represented, share your experiencesand prepare students for next year’s Midwest Model U.N. Formore information, contact Dr. Russell Arben Fox at 316-295-5827 or foxr@friends.edu.Parade1 p.m. • Saturday, Oct. 20University Avenue and Hiram StreetTo cap off a week of Home Sweet Homecoming themedstudent activities, parade floats will proceed down UniversityAvenue from Fern Street to Hiram Street, then along KelloggDrive to the Garvey Practice Field. Enjoy the colorful spectaclewith the parade announcer and judges at University andHiram, where students will compete for the judges’ ribbonduring this Homecoming tradition.Participate inthe Parade!Make special memories at Friends University in this year’sHomecoming parade! Floats, motorcycles, classic cardrivers and more are welcome. Or volunteer your truckand trailer for a student float. All participants will receivea Homecoming T-shirt to wear in the parade. For moreinformation or to sign up, please contact the Alumni Officeat 316-295-5900.Block Party & Carnival1:30 p.m. • Saturday, Oct. 20 • Garvey Practice FieldSatisfy your post-paradehunger with free hamburgersand hot dogs at the Block Party.Sit under the big tent or bringyour blanket and enjoy lunchon the lawn. Also included inthe Block Party festivities arethe free carnival, face painting,Freddy tattoos and coloringcontest (see page 18). TheFriends University Jazz Band will be performing. Stop by theAlumni Association hospitality tent to sign up for door prizes.Winners will be announced at halftime of the football game.Photo by DR. JOSEPH MYERSNational AnthemPerformanceBefore football game • Saturday, Oct. 20Adair-Austin StadiumAll choral alumni (Singing Quakers, Concert Choir, etc.) areinvited to sing the national anthem before the Homecomingfootball game. Join the 30-minute rehearsal at 12:30 p.m. in theRiney Fine Arts Center, room C-6. For more information or tosign up, contact Concert Choir Director Rolaine Hetherington at316-655-2261 or email hetherington@friends.edu.Falcon Football3 p.m. • Saturday, Oct. 20 • Adair-Austin StadiumCheer on the Falcons as theyface the Bethany CollegeSwedes. The first 100 fansthrough the gate will receivea free spirit gift courtesy ofthe Alumni Association. Stopby the Alumni Associationhospitality tent to sign up fordoor prizes. Winners will beannounced at halftime of thefootball game. The crowning of Homecoming royalty will alsobe at halftime. Game tickets are $7 for adults, $2 for studentsand senior citizens, free for children 12 and younger andstudents with a Friends University ID.Photo by DR. JOSEPH MYERSSinging QuakersHeritage Sunday10 A.M. • Sunday, Oct. 21University Friends ChurchJoin the University Friends Church congregation and the SingingQuakers in worship and fellowship. The church service willinclude a sermon by Dr. Cliff Loesch and open worship time.19

CLASS notesmemorialsAn increasing number of people memorialize or honor friends and loved ones withcontributions to Friends University. Families of those memorialized or honored receivean appropriate notice of the contribution, and the names of the donors are listed here.The following contributions were received between Sept. 1, 2011, and April 1, 2012.Contributions received after April 1 will be included in the next issue.Carl and Dixie Sebits Jazz/BalletEndowed Scholarship in memory ofDixie SebitsAllen Gibbs and Houlik LCAssociation of Petroleum WomenBever Dye FoundationDavid and Bella BranineBruce W. BuehlerSteve M. DillardEd and Nancy GrafPhilip B. HartleyJohn and Ulene HavensWendell and Marita HillJeri G. HinkleIrene L. HolleyINTRUST Bank N.A.Kansas Independent Oil and GasAssociationNinnescah Chapter 423 Order ofEastern StarRuth Carlson PearsonJames R. PerkinsStephanie L. ReifW.S. and Carol RossLynn and Daphene ScottRichard D. SmithDon B. StahrWilliam and Paula StephensAllen and Rosanne WoolfHervey and Marilyn WrightFine Arts Department in memory ofDaniel GilliamMarla BooherLarry and Carolyn BreidensteinDavid and Cris BrownleeSteve and JoAnn ChanceMarilyn CoatsKim and Nancy CorwinCredentialing Network GroupKevin, Michelle and DanielCronkletonLarry and Marilyn DavisTimothy and Stephanie GoschaJames KrehbielNancy LaFondCindy LeesFloyd and Moretha LymanDonna Van NordstrandJimmie and Tiena ParsonsShirley RobinsonEmil and Cheryl SavaianoElizabeth SchmidtDixie SchoepfSouthwestern College of ProfessionalStudies CenterSummit Medical Management LLCElma and Lynn ThompsonOmar and Mandy WespeDr. David Weber Endowed VocalMusic Scholarship in memory ofDr. David WeberEldon and Terry AlexanderAT&T KansasJoseph and Laura BergquistDr. Kathryn M. BoyleMatthew and Amy BretzDr. Bob and Bunny BroeckelmanDoug and Pamela ChambersDr. Thomas and Janie CookSteve and Karen CopelandDavid and Debbie DepewVivian FlemingJack and Kathryn FlesherDale T. GanzRobert and Rosalie GoebelEd and Nancy GrafGreg and Cindy GreenwoodJanet GrieveHelen GriffinChuck and Jan HadleyMary HannemannPatricia HannemannJean HiteLisa HittleJennifer JohnsonMelville and Patricia JohnsonDonald and Marilyn KillianVern and Alice KlassenLarry H. LambRichard and Anna LambRussell and Wendy LeeSteve and Sue LivengoodNancie LymerNancy J. MaultsbyVirginia McCoskeyKenneth and Belinda MalnarRuth MartinezDavid and Beth McDonaldEric and Susan MetzJames and Ann Marie MillerDwight and Kay PattonDavid and Kathy PaulsReginald L. PittmanDonald and Harriett RatzlaffDr. Cecil and Verna RineyKristin S. RinneRotary Club of West WichitaJohn SherwoodMike and June ShockleyCharles and Donna SmithLinda Cox StephensonSouthwestern RemodelingContractorsArden and Carol StroleDr. John and Holly TaylorJoan TregellasAmy UnderwoodMartha UnderwoodJames and Faith WengerMax C. and Dr. Isabel RankinMemorial Scholarship in memory ofMax RankinBever Dye FoundationJohn BrooksDean and Betty GambleMaxine HallerBurdine Memorial Scholarship Fund inmemory of Vernon “Cliff” BurdineEarnest AlexanderJoan DoddsDick and Nell EndsleyFraternal Order of Eagles ChisholmTrail Aerie #3251Glenda FryeMary HeldLois HeldWilliam and Doris HusB. Eileen JahnkeRobert and Patricia JohnsonF A L L 2 0 1 221

CLASSnotesspecial friendDR. SHERYL RINEYDr. Sheryl (Conde) Riney, G’88/M’89, died March 3, 2012,at the age of 52. She served at Friends University for 20years in the admissions and student affairs areas, includingserving as director of admissions and vice president ofstudent affairs.Dr. Riney was a graduate of Wichita Heights HighSchool and earned her bachelor’s and master’s degreesfrom Friends University. She also earned a doctorate from Nova SoutheasternUniversity.Following her professional time at the University, she worked as an administratorat the Wichita Independent School, a faculty member at SouthwesternCollege, and a leadership consultant at Wichita State University.Dr. Riney served as the leadership clerk for Northridge Friends Church,where she was also a member.She is survived by husband Doug, a son, her mother, a sister, a brother, anephew and two great-nieces.Lawrence and Joan KanngiesserVera and Thomas KennedyLinda KliewerGilbert and Carrie MayesJames and Terri MeansJerry and Pat RidderPam SeaveySerita TheisRonald and Jana TeelAlbert and Mary TrissalDarleen VeeltFriends Annual Fund in Memory ofSheryl RineyJoseph and Laura BergquistFriends Annual Fund in memory ofDr. Maxwell CubbageDr. Diana CubbageRobert and Karen ErwinDarryl and Patsy KutzDonald and Brenda Moorein memory“In Memory” passages with more detailswere submitted by family or friends.Information received after April 1 will beincluded in the next issue. We reserve theright to edit as space allows.Allan Arnold Ahlman, G’91, diedNov. 19, 2011. He was a scienceteacher, physical therapist, economist,woodworker, fisherman andhandyman. He was board certifiedin EMG/NCV testing and providedservices at local hospitals and for localneurologists. He also provided homehealth services for Care South. He issurvived by wife Marti, five daughters,one son and four grandchildren.Lucille E. (Funk) Allen, G’58, diedJan. 22, 2012. She began her teachingcareer in a one-room country school,serving in several Kansas schoolsover the years. She is survived by oneson, one daughter, three brothers,seven grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren,four great-greatgrandchildrenand many nephews andnieces.Blaine Matthew Billinger, FS’02, diedSept. 17, 2011.Zella (Alkire) Boyle, G’41, died Sept.3, 2011.Gary D. Branson, FS’55, died Sept. 24,2011.Betty M. Buerki, FS’48, died March26, 2012.Robert G. Clark, G’68, died Nov. 22,2011.Dr. Maxwell E. Cubbage, G’71, diedMarch 19, 2012. He worked as apsychologist for La Crosse County,Wis., from 1992-2011. He is survivedby three children and their mother,and one brother.D. Maxine (Alley) Davis, G’34, diedOct. 16, 2011, at the age of 101 and10 months. She is survived by onedaughter and one son.Ethel J. (Moore) Dennis, G’62, diedJuly 12, 2011.Daniel Craig Gilliam, G’07, diedSept. 25, 2011.Fleeta Belle (Clewell) Gish, G’43, diedDec. 14, 2011. She is survived by onedaughter, one granddaughter and onegrandson.Linda (Dirks) Grafton, G’72, diedAug. 20, 2011. She was an elementaryschool teacher for 32 years. Afterher teaching career, she became theowner of and professional chef atThe Palette Bistro in the DelanoDistrict in Wichita. She is survived byhusband Les, one daughter, one son,one brother, one sister, and a largeextended family.Oma J. Hearlson, G’56, died July 7,2011.Ruth Ann (Moon) Horner, FS’48, diedJan. 17, 2012.Mary “Mac” Alice (Clark) Houston,G’43, died Jan. 6, 2012.Dr. Charles N. Johnson, Jr., G’38,died Sept. 20, 2011. He was a retiredgovernment physicist and church andcommunity leader. He is survivedby two daughters, one brother, oneson-in-law, two grandchildren, fourgreat-grandchildren and one greatgreat-grandchild.22F R I E N D S U N I V E R S I T Y focus

Brian Charles Klusener, G’06, diedDec. 15, 2011.Patricia Ann (Chase) Koon, G’58,died Dec. 14, 2011. She was a retiredelementary school teacher for WichitaPublic Schools, serving for many yearsat Kensler Elementary School. She issurvived by husband William, one sonand two granddaughters.Todd Peder Larson, G’02, died Feb. 2,2012.Dr. Wesley Vern Lauterbach, G’51,died Oct. 31, 2011. He was theprincipal of Lincoln Southeast HighSchool for 29 years, one of the longesttenures of high school principals inthe Lincoln Public Schools. He issurvived by wife Shirley, one son, twodaughters, two sisters, one brother,eight grandchildren, one greatgrandsonand nieces and nephews.special friendREX THOMPSONJack Bennett Martin, G’59, died Feb.27, 2012.Glenn Ola Martinson, G’31, died May 1,2012.Richard McCoy Masoner, G’90, diedSept. 20, 2011.Thomas M. McCaul Jr., G’41, diedDec. 12, 2011.Charlene (Brandt) McKinzey, G’73,died Oct. 25, 2010. She was a teacherfor more than 33 years, most recentlyat Wester Middle School in Mansfield,Texas. She served in various staffand volunteer positions at FirstUnited Methodist Church Mansfield,taught swimming and taught at anauctioneering school. She is survivedby husband Kyle, two children, onebrother, one sister and a host ofextended family members.Former Friends University Board of Trustee member RexThompson died Feb. 15, 2012, at the age of 78. Rex dedicatedhis life to farming, faith and family.Earning his degree from Kansas State University inagronomy in 1955, Thompson always loved the farm. Hebegan his farming career southwest of Beloit, Kan. It wasthere that Rex and his wife, Joyce, lived and farmed togetherfor nearly 50 years. In 1988, Rex and Joyce were honored with the MitchellCounty Bankers Soil Conservation Award for their efforts to improve theirground.Thompson was a member of Glen Elder Friends Church, serving as theclerk at the monthly meetings and on several church committees. He alsoserved as clerk for the Mid-America Yearly Meeting and as president of theStewards Board.Thompson was a valued member of the Friends University Board ofTrustees, serving from 1986 to ’96.He was active in community activities, including the Farm Bureau Board,Mitchell County Extension Board, Rural Water District Board, TownshipTrustee, and an adult leader of the West Beloit 4-H Club.Rex is survived by wife Joyce; children Dawn Roach, Thayne Thompsonand Shelly Fransen; and nine grandchildren.Mary Joy McMullen, G’42, diedSept. 22, 2011.Rev. Wayne E. Newlin, G’50, diedOct. 20, 2011. He is survived by wifeRev. Mary, two sons, two daughters,four sisters, 13 grandchildren and 16great-grandchildren.Eva Anna Nixon, G’61, died Feb. 28,2012.Celia “Janet” (Owen) Nordling, G’89,died March 5, 2012. She is survived byone son, two daughters, one brother,one sister, seven grandchildren andnine great-grandchildren.Patricia A. (Beckett) Ott, G’54, diedFeb. 23, 2012.Veda J. (Arndt) Parnell, G’55, diedJuly 16, 2011. She was a retired FirstNational Bank senior payroll clerk.She is survived by husband Eli, onedaughter, three sons, her mother, foursiblings, 18 grandchildren and 23great-grandchildren.Diana Denis (Coleman) Rhoades,G’00, died Sept. 12, 2011.Doran D. Rhoads, G’49, died March20, 2012.John Meece Ringler, G’61, died March31, 2012.Sharon B. Rose, G’69, diedAug. 31, 2010. She is survived by threechildren, her mother, two brothersand one sister-in-law.Patrick Schartz, G’91, died Dec. 20,2011. He is survived by wife Kathleen,one daughter, one son, one sister, onebrother and four grandchildren.Leo Schinstock, G’91, died Nov.4, 2011, from complications ofLeukemia.Annika Christine (Carlgren) Stanton,G’08, died Oct. 13, 2011. She wasa retired assistant controller. Sheis survived by her mother, twodaughters, three sons, two siblings andeight grandchildren.Alumni Key: G’__ = Associate or Bachelor’s Degree Graduation Year; M’__ = Master’s Degree Graduation Year; FS’__ = Former Student, Last Year AttendedF A L L 2 0 1 223

We Want You!Share your accomplishments with your classmates and friends. Submit birth and marriageannouncements, job changes or promotions. In addition, please keep us informedof address changes or corrections by using this form, or e-mail: alumni@friends.edu.NameClass YearAddress City State ZipHome TelephoneE-mailPlace of EmploymentJob TitleWork PhoneFaxOccupationSpouse’s Name Is your spouse an alumnus/alumna? YearSpouse’s Business TitleChildren’s Names & Dates of BirthNewsSpouse’s Employer❏ Please send me more information on Alumni Association volunteer opportunities.Institutional Advancement Office | Friends University2100 W. University Ave. | Wichita, KS 67213 | friends.eduNorma (Boyd) Thayer, G’53, andhusband Robert, former music facultymember, have spent the past decade atfour colleges, where he has served asan interim music unit administrator.They began retirement in Ohio in July.Lyle Wheeler, G’51, and JanetWheeler, G’51, live in the FriendsviewRetirement Community in Oregon.Lyle spends his time connectingwith people electronically, cookingand gardening. Janet uses her homeeconomics skills doing alterations,cooking and keeping house. Both areactive members of the Gideons.1960sRobert Eyres, G’60, moved back toWichita in September 2010 after beingaway for 49 years. One grandson,Joshua Luton, graduated from FriendsUniversity in 2009. Another grandson,Ben Luton, is currently studying atFriends University.Carolyn (Wiebe) Gilmore, FS’60, publishedher book, “Nourishing YourNewborn: A Commonsense Guide forThose First Few Days.” She is a retiredregistered nurse.Gerald Neece, G’60, returned toteaching as a foster grandparent.Dr. Kent Roberts, G’67, retired Oct. 31,2011, as director of chaplain servicesat Yakima Valley Memorial Hospitalin Washington state after 36 years ofservice. He now serves as chaplain tothe Yakima Police Department.Linda (Brown) Smith, G’67, retired inNovember 2010 from the Cerner Corporation.She now enjoys volunteerwork and visiting family and friends.Noel Zahn, G’68, is an industrialarts teacher at Circle High School inTowanda, Kan.1970sJacquelyn (Webb) Darbyshire, G’76,teaches vocal music at PawcatuckMiddle School in Connecticut.Jonathan Folber, G’70, completed his17th triathlon. He has participatedin triathlons in Kansas, Missouri andOklahoma.Gayle (Millspaugh-Schaak) Grace,G’74, received her master’s in vocalpedagogy from Regis Universityin Denver in May 2012. She is alsowriting a textbook on singing.Richard Granger, G’74, was on theWellington, Kan., city council in 2010.June (Prather) Johnson, G’71/M’95,retired from Derby High Schoolin Kansas in May 2011. She hasbeen teaching for the West WichitaHomeschool Coop and enjoying hergrandchildren.Richard Roller, G’74, is the directorof community and provider collaborationfor Blue Cross Blue Shieldof Kansas City. He is a former adjunctprofessor of music and directedthe Friends University CommunityOrchestra from 2008 to ’10.Robert Shepler, G’76, opened aninsurance general agency in June2009, working with small and largegroup health insurance.Alumni Key: G’__ = Associate or Bachelor’s Degree Graduation Year; M’__ = Master’s Degree Graduation Year; FS’__ = Former Student, Last Year AttendedF A L L 2 0 1 225

CLASSnotesPamela (Johnson) Taverner, G’71,is the chair for the Annual Reportand Preconditions Audit Committeewithin the National Council for theAccreditation of Teacher Education,treasurer of the Heartland RetiredEducators, newsletter editor of TheApple Corps and president of KansasNational Education Association –Retired.1980sDiane Ferrel, G’81, and husbandDennis became first-timegrandparents in 2011 when theywelcomed a baby grandson. Theyown and operate ESI Insurance inCherokee, Okla., with their son-inlaw.She is also a real estate broker.Elizabeth (Johnson) Fitch, G’83, andhusband David, adopted sisters fromEthiopia in December: 8-year-oldJerusalem Kathryn and 6-year-oldBethlehem Rebecca.Rick Hayes, G’80, coached football for25 years.Linda (Bowlin) Kizzire, G’80/M’03,became the treasurer for SedgwickCounty in January 2011. She isinvolved in the Kansas CountyTreasurer’s Association, the NationalAssociation of County Collectors,Treasurers and Finance Officers, andthe Mid American Credit UnionBoard of Credit Committee.1990sDixie (Voss) Anders, G’98, wasawarded a doctor of ministry degreein May 2011 from Luther Seminaryin St. Paul, Minn. Her thesis was titled“Gathered and Sent: Biblical PreachingToward an Apostolic Identity.”Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc. hasacquired King’s Treatment Center thatwas co-founded by Heath Bechler, M’98.Since 2002, the center has touched thelives of more than 10,000 people, emphasizinga Christian approach.James Bradley, M’95, welcomed anew grandson, Dean Russell, bornAug. 18, 2011.Nancy (Womeldorff) Calkins, G’91,is writing her autobiography for herchildren. She works part-time at theCity of Mission Community Centerand loves being retired.Carmen (Garcia) Conejo, G’98, hasbeen retired five years. She keeps busywith her four grandchildren, travelingwith her husband, reading andspending time with friends.Michael A. Darbyshire, M’92, isthe environmental health andsafety/facilities manager for EatonCorporation in Rhode Island.Kirk Emerine, G’93, was named the2011 Oklahoma 5A East All-State BoysSoccer Coach of the Year. He was alsonamed the 2011 Oklahoma 5A District4 Girls Soccer Coach of the Year.Jill (Whistler) Laffoon, G’99, receivedprofessional public relationsaccreditation (APR) from theUniversal Accreditation Board. Sheis the director of marketing for theKansas Masonic Home.Stephanie London, FS’98, launchedthe national Stephanie LondonFoundation to advocate, raisepublic awareness and fundraisefor organizations rescuing andrehabilitating women and childrenfrom the sex trafficking industry.Kevin Mokhtarian, G’95, receivedhis master’s in adult and continuingeducation from Kansas StateUniversity and is pursuing his Ph.D.from the same school.William Needy, G’92, is the managerof the quality assurance function forSuperior Industries in Fayetteville,Ark.Kimberly (Ostgren) Norwood, G’98,opened Stepping Stones CounselingCenter in July 2011 in Hutchinson,Kan. She provides therapy forindividuals, couples and families.Harry Ozbun, M’96, retired fromBoeing after 26 years.James Porter, G’91/M’93, is theeditor of the Wichita/SedgwickCounty Sheriff’s Office Citizens PoliceAcademy Alumni Association InnerWatch newsletter.Angela (Hansen) Reimer, G’93, andhusband Dr. Arlo Reimer, G’93,have integrated three nephews intotheir family following a serious caraccident. The Reimers also have twosons, and Angela says the family isadjusting.Brad Remington, G’93/M’98, wasnamed hospital administrator for theCountryside Pet Clinic in Andover, Kan.U.S. Air Force Capt. Derrick Saraceni,FS’96, was awarded the Joint ServiceCommendation Medal after completinga six-month deployment in Iraqwith a Special Operations Task Force.He coordinated more than 1,000Close Air Support and Helicopter AssaultForce missions. He was recentlyselected to be the executive officer tothe commander for the 613th Air andSpace Operations Center.Ginger Sommers, G’98, startedthe master’s in health and humanservices program at the University ofOklahoma in January 2011.“Will Swords Rise Up,” a poem byJennifer Sparlin, G’93, was publishedin issue 11 of Heroic Fantasy Quarterly.Lewis P. Waggaman, husband ofDeanna Waggaman, G’90, died Feb. 1,2012. He was a retired Air Force clinicalsocial worker. He is also survivedby one daughter, two sons, two grandchildrenand two great-grandchildren.26F R I E N D S U N I V E R S I T Y focus

Carlene (Phillips) Whitney, G’95,retired in April 2011 from theEvangelical Lutheran Good SamaritanSociety after nearly 38 years. She isenjoying retirement and traveling.2000sTravis Booe, M’08, is the programdirector of the HutchinsonCommunity College PhysicalTherapist Assistant Program. Heguided the program in attaining fullaccreditation, and the first class ofphysical therapist assistants graduatedin April 2011.Mary Duncan, M’09, was appointedby the secretary of state to serve asthe chairwoman of the coordinatingcouncil on Early Childhood DevelopmentalServices. She is on the programand exhibit committees of theKansas Children’s Discovery Center,the MOPS International Advisorycommittee and teaches science methodscourses at Washburn University.Mary (Farr) Ellerman, G’07, receivedher bachelor of science in justicestudies from Fort Hays StateUniversity in 2011.T. Kim Goodnight, G’09, has joinedITC’s local government andcommunity affairs department as areamanager for Kansas and Oklahoma.Jodie Hearlson, G’07, received hermaster’s in biology with an emphasisin environmental biology fromEmporia State University.Alissa (Runnells) Kindall, G’00, andhusband Luke, FS’00, opened asecond location of Sit Means Sit DogTraining and are expanding bothlocations (in Ft. Worth, Texas, andParker, Colo.). Their dog, Abby, wasfeatured on an Intuit commercial for anew credit card processor.Joanna (June) Neises, G’06, foundedNicely Done, LLC, a housecleaning,organizing and interior painting service.Melvin Pugh, G’04/G’06, publisheda book, “Roman Rule: The EternalEmpire.”2010sKatie Henderson, G’10, is completingher master’s in clinical mental healthcounseling at the University ofNorth Texas. She also works at theuniversity in the Office of DisabilityAccommodations.Travis Hettenbach, G’97, openedLED Source, a company that suppliesLED lighting products. This is thecompany’s second Kansas location,and services all of Sedgwick County.James Howell, G’08, was elected to theKansas House of Representatives fromDistrict 92 in November 2010.Justin Moser, G’11, is attendingthe McAfee School of Theology inAtlanta, Ga.Crystal Pilcher, M’10, is obtainingher ESL endorsement and looking atdoctoral programs.Brianna Williams, G’11, opened ABrianna Leigh Salon, a Paul Mitchellsalon, in Wichita.faculty/staff notesGlenna Andrews, Graduate Schooladministrative assistant, completedtraining in the fall of 2011 to becomea Kansas Certified Gambling Counselor.She is working to obtain licensureas a Certified Addictions Counselor.She is an active member of the WichitaArea Problem Gambling Task Forceand has facilitated training, educationworkshops, and presentations for the“Problem Gambling, the Urgent Challenge”program.Dr. Mark Bartel, director of choralmusic and associate professor ofmusic, was the guest conductor forWichita’s All-City Middle SchoolHonor Choir in February. Heconducted the Kansas premiere ofChinese-American composer ZhouLong’s “Words of the Sun” with theWichita Chamber Chorale in March.In April, Dr. Bartel served as a statefestival judge for the Kansas StateHigh Schools Activities Association.Kathy Delker, assistant library director,presented “Repurposing LibrarySpace: Friends University’s Experience”at the 2012 Kansas Library AssociationAnnual Conference in April.Lee Ann Dreiling, administrativeassistant in education, retired inJanuary after 19 years at FriendsUniversity.Dr. Gretchen Eick, professor of history,was interviewed for C-SPAN’s BookTV program on her book, “Dissent inWichita: The Civil Rights Movementin the Midwest, 1954-72,” which airedin June. She was also interviewed for aCBS.com article about Wichita’s rolein the civil rights movement. She andhusband Michael traveled in June aspart of a delegation to Turkey for anintensive study trip.Jeri Fisk, administrative assistant inNatural Science and Mathematicsretired in May after 27 years at FriendsUniversity.The American Society for QualityAdvancing the Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics,(STEM) Agenda conference acceptedDr. Jeremy Gallegos’ paper “A PhilosopherLooks at STEM Quality inHigher Education from a Liberal Artsand Sciences Perspective.” Dr. Gallegosis the associate dean of the College ofAdult and Professional Studies.Deanna Hedrick retired in February.Hedrick worked in the educationdepartment, University Relations andas the administrative assistant to thedirector of athletics, totaling 11 years.Alumni Key: G’__ = Associate or Bachelor’s Degree Graduation Year; M’__ = Master’s Degree Graduation Year; FS’__ = Former Student, Last Year AttendedF A L L 2 0 1 227

CLASSnotesLisa Hittle, assistant professor ofmusic, received the Homer OsborneAward for outstanding work inthe area of jazz education fromthe Wichita Jazz Festival in April.She performed weekly with herjazz quartet at Larkspur and Ya Ya’srestaurants throughout the summer.Dr. Evelyn Hume, dean of theGraduate School, retired in June afterthree years.Jennifer Jay, assistant professorof social sciences and programdirector of the Program for AdultCollege Education, is pursuing herPh.D. in human development andfamily science from Oklahoma StateUniversity.Tony Lubbers, assistant director of financialaid, will serve as the presidentelectof the Kansas Association ofStudent Financial Aid Administrators(KASFAA) in 2012-13, then as thepresident in 2013-14. He will be incharge of organizing the fall 2012 andspring 2013 KASFAA conferences.Susan McClellan, database administrator,retired in February after 5 yearsat Friends University.Carolyn McLachlan, administrativecoordinator at the Lenexa EducationCenter, retired in July after 11 years atFriends University.Gary Rapp, assistant dean of studentaffairs, chaired the lecture showcaseselection committee for the NationalAssociation for Campus Activities(NACA) National Convention. Rappled the process that reviewed andselected the top 15 speakers and educatorsto showcase at the convention.He and Jennifer Randolph, associatedirector of campus life, accompaniednine student government officers tothe NACA Huge Leadership weekendin San Antonio in June.Jennifer Randolph, associate directorof campus life, is serving as the educationaland professional developmentcoordinator on the 2012 NationalAssociation for Campus Activities(NACA) Central Regional Conferenceprogram committee. This conferencelinks higher education and entertainmentcommunities, creating educationaland business opportunities forstudent and professional members.She also served as the coordinatorelectfor a committee planning aNACA Student Government Institutein Philadelphia this summer. The conferenceassists student governmentsin developing strong student-drivenleadership on campus.Dr. John Rhodes, associate professorof education and professional educationunit assessment coordinator,chaired an onsite visit for the NationalCouncil for Accreditation of TeacherEducation Board of Examiners inFebruary and served as mentor for thenew chair during their June training.He and Dr. Jan Wilson, professor andchair of education, director of teachereducation, co-presented “EnhancingEarly Field Experiences in a DualLanguage Learning School: LessonsLearned Through Ongoing Developmentof a PDS Partnership” at theProfessional Development SchoolsNational Conference in March. Dr.Rhodes also judged student papersand presentations at the Kansas JuniorAcademy of Sciences in May, and coplannedthe February district competitionfor National History Day held atFriends University.Karen Scroggins, assistant professor ofgraphic arts, attended the Universitiesand Colleges Design Associationconference at Virginia Tech inMay. She is serving on the WichitaAmerican Institute of Graphic Artsboard and on the Valley Center,Kan., advisory board for career andtechnical education. In the spring,she participated in the City Arts show“Seeds of Change: Re-planted, AMixed Media Show” and the FeministArt Project’s “Art Lives” show.Dr. Jim Smith, associate professor ofreligion and director of the ChristianSpiritual Formation Institute, wasthe featured speaker at OttawaUniversity’s Conference for Pastorsand Laity in January. He presentedfour sessions during the conference –“How Do We Experience God in OurDaily Lives?,” “Can We Find Balancein Our Daily Lives?,” “How Can theCharacter of Christ Be Formed inMe?,” and “How Can the ChurchBecome a Community of Grace?”Sanya Wiles, director of prior learningassessment, completed her Master ofBusiness Administration in January.Dr. Jan Wilson, professor and chairof education, director of teachereducation, published “TransformingSecondary Mathematics Teachingwith Technology” in “Science andMathematics Education: InternationalInnovations, Research, and Practices.”She is serving the Kansas State Departmentof Education as president ofthe professional development schools,on the teacher preparation and professionaldevelopment educationcommittee and on the professionallearning committee. She judged forthe 74th annual Junior Academy ofScience fair and the National HistoryDay district competition.DONATE ONLINEFriends University now offers amore convenient way to donate:Submit your tax-deductible giftat www.friends.edu/giving.Thank you for your support!28F R I E N D S U N I V E R S I T Y focus

PLANNED givingTHERE WAS NEVER A QUESTION THAT WEWERE GOING TO HAVE A COLLEGE EDUCatION.COURTESY PHOTOA Legacy of Compassionand SelflessnessHow do parents pass down qualities likecompassion and selflessness?One way is to put their own dreamsaside and make it possible for theirchildren to have a quality college experience.This was the case for sisters Cheryl(Huntley) Erwin, G’76, and KarenHuntley, G’79.Cheryl and Karen were blessed tohave parents – Eugene and Leah Jean –who worked and sacrificed together, asa team, to ensure that their girls wouldhave the opportunity to attend FriendsUniversity.“There was never a question that wewere going to have a college education,”Cheryl said. “Mother ran the roadswith us until we could drive, taking usto various church activities, 4-H Club,music lessons and marching band, whileDad was working long hours makingthe farm a success.”Eugene gave up his dream of becominga doctor and remained on thefarm, so both of his girls (and wife,Eugene F. and Leah Jean Huntley1976 TALISMAN YEARBOOK PHOTOas well) could go to college and maketheir dreams come true. Their parentsinculcated compassion, selflessness andservant leadership through their actions.Today, Cheryl and Karen continue toexemplify these qualities.By May 2015, Cheryl will cross thecommencement stage at Southern BaptistTheological Seminary with a Ph.D.in leadership from the School of ChurchMinistries. A bit of a departure from beinga respiratory therapist for more than35 years, but something she feels calledto do. Her ministry focus will be servingrecently widowed women in the church.She attributes many steps on this journeyto her parents’ philosophy of alwaysputting others first in thought and deed.Karen follows the service path as well,actively volunteering at her church andserving in leadership positions with theTelephone Pioneers and Easter SealsCapper Foundation.“Mom was my personal cheerleader,telling me to do my hardest work first,”Cheryl Huntley1979 TALISMAN YEARBOOK PHOTOKaren HuntleyBy Nancy Hinten,Director of Planned GivingKaren said. There were many timesshe wanted to give up, but with herparents’ encouragement and her ownpersistence, Karen recently retired after32 years with AT&T Inc., her careerculminating as network engineeringmanager.Both women majored in biology andwere active in leadership roles at FriendsUniversity, resulting in professionalscommitted to service. Cheryl’s activitiesincluded University Band, Iota ThetaMu (IOM) sorority, Health-RelatedProfessions Organization, Student Government(president her senior year) andMay Queen; while Karen was equallyactive as a resident aide, IOM sororitymember, student librarian, Model U.N.participant and Homecoming Queen.They both recall rigorous training underDr. Robert Dove, Dr. Kathryn Boyle, Dr.John Cheng, Dr. George Potts and Dr.Robert Johnson.The sisters have underwritten the EugeneF. and Leah Jean Huntley EndowedScholarship in loving memory andhonor of their parents. This scholarshipgives young people the opportunity toattend a Christian college, somethingthat their parents sacrificially providedtheir daughters.The Huntley’s legacy of compassionand selflessness has been passed downsuccessfully from one generation to another.30F R I E N D S U N I V E R S I T Y focus

Then and NowMODEL U.N. TRADITION TEACHESSTUDENTS LIFE-LONG LESSONSBY SARA ORNELASFor more than 40 years, Friends University has been part of a tradition of discourseand leadership – sending hundreds of students through the ranks of a mock UnitedNations. Students discuss, debate, research and propose solutions to global issues whileposing as delegates from member countries of the actual U.N.The Model U.N. program began at the University after Philip Nagley, professor ofhistory and political science, attended a study tour in 1963 at the U.N. in New York.Two years later, Nagley led 32 students to New York for their first Model U.N. experience.“We were able to go to New York, Harvard, St. Louis and Oklahoma,” said DanaSeifert, G’70.C.G. Chacko, who was also a faculty advisor from 1967 through the mid-’80s, saidstudents won several awards.“The whole purpose was to develop leadership,” Chacko said. “The students ofModel U.N. became great leaders in the community, politics, law and teaching.”One such leader is Brooke (Bennett) Aziere, G’00, who attended the Harvard NationalModel U.N. in 1999 and 2000. Aziere is currently a partner at Foulston Siefkinlaw firm in Wichita. She said Model U.N. participants represented a country’s needs,position and goals “regardless of whether or not we agreed with a position.“The experience gave me some perspective on what it would be like not to live inthe best nation in the world – to live in a third-world country ravaged by civil wars andfamines,” she said. “It’s very humbling, and it changed my worldview.”“The most important thing I learned,” said junior Joshua Hicks, “was to voice myopinion and take everybody else’s opinion into consideration.”Senior Doug Murdoch “had nothing but positive experiences. It was always a lot offun to hang out with, debate with, and get to know fellow undergraduates interested ininternational relations.”Aaron Gurley, G’12, credits Model U.N. with helping him get a job working for thedirector of National Security and International Policy at a think tank in Washington,D.C., where he researched and crafted papers regarding international policies towardterrorism and the repercussions their actions create across borders.Brittany Roembach, G’12, says everything she learned is applicable to her currentcareer as an associate producer at KWCH in Wichita.“It’s one of the best outlets for students interested in international affairs,” she said.“It’s something that not only teaches students about parliamentary procedure, researchand debate, but also teaches you how to fight for something. That’s a huge lesson in life.It’s easy to have a dream. The hardest part is putting up the fight to get it done.”Dana Seifert and husband Roger, G’70, also believe in the benefits of Model U.N.– so much so that they donated to help fund the 2012 trip. With funds raised, the studentswere able to spend an extra day at the national competition.“We found the whole thing to be a very important program,” Dana said. “We thinkit’s a valuable activity, and we encourage others to do it.”Professor Philip Nagley (standing) establishedthe University’s Model U.N. program.In 1965 Mary Kay Armstrong and RobertMinter served as the secretary-general andpresident of the general assembly.Students from more than 450 high schoolsand colleges discuss disarmament, internationaltrade and development, the VietnamWar, and more at the University’s fifth annualModel U.N. in 1969. The discussion was heldat the Broadview Hotel.Karl Watson, Brittany Roembach and MichaelEvenson represent the Republic of Korea ingeneral assembly at the 2011 Midwest ModelU.N. conference. The students addressedSouth Korean economic development.ATTEND THE MODELU.N. REUNIONLearn more about the Saturday,Oct. 20, reunion on page 19.PHOTO FROM “FRIENDSUNIVERSITY:1898-1973”COURTESY PHOTO PHOTO FROM “FRIENDSUNIVERSITY:1898-1973”F A L L 2 0 1 231

Institutional Advancement Office2100 W. University Ave.Wichita, Kansas 67213Non-ProfitOrganizationU.S. PostagePAIDPermit No. 1339Wichita, KansasADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDUPCOMING eventsMark Your Calendars for TheseUpcoming Friends University Events . . .Oct. 14, 2012Run with Friends at the WichitaPrairie Fire MarathonDowntown WichitaOct. 18, 2012Great Conversation!Wichita Scottish RiteOct. 19, 2012Student Council, Government &Leadership ReunionWichita CampusOct. 20, 2012Milestone Class Reunions for 1962and 1987Wichita CampusOct. 20, 2012Model U.N. ReunionWichita CampusOct. 20, 2012Homecoming Parade, BlockParty, Carnival and GameWichita CampusNov. 10, 2012Singing Quakers Alumni ChoirConcertEastminster PresbyterianChurch, WichitaDec. 1, 2012Run with Friends at the WichitaArthritis Foundations’ JingleBell RunDowntown WichitaMORE EVENTS AND NEWSCheck friends.edu for more news.Purchase tickets forFINE ARTSEVENTSat friends.edu/fineartsPurchase tickets forATHLETICSEVENTSat friendsathletics.com