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A Message from
the president
The world right now is a tumultuous place presenting political, moral
and economic challenges to individuals and organizations alike. It makes
me think about the warnings given some years ago by Alvin Toffler in his
best-selling book titled “Future Shock.” Toffler said that, on a worldwide
scale, we should anticipate enormous anxiety and accelerating change,
and we would have to work extremely hard to become adaptable and
properly balanced.
At Fontbonne, our response to these challenges has been to adopt a
“Yes We Can” attitude. This is evident by the successful collaboration of
our faculty, students, staff and administration. This attitude is also bolstered
by the ongoing support of our alumni, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
and our most generous benefactors. I thank you, one and all.
During the past academic year, the frontiers of knowledge have been
expanded through both internships and experiential learning. Students
had opportunities to engage and demonstrate competencies and moral
courage in the greater St. Louis area, as well as in international settings such
as Belize and Mexico. In early summer 2012, a group of 30 will travel to
Limuru, Kenya, to care for children in orphanages and classrooms who are
victims of poverty, abuse, HIV/AIDS and neglect.
Looking to the future, I am deeply grateful to each of you who continue
to think about, pray for and support Fontbonne. Together, we form the
“Yes We Can” Fontbonne family, a family that is destined to thrive well
into the future.
Respectfully and sincerely yours,
Dennis C. Golden
A Message from
the board chair
In my position as board chair, I am privileged to meet and interact
with a wide variety of people within the Fontbonne community —
students, alumni, faculty, staff, leadership and friends of the university
included. The individuals who comprise these constituencies, I believe,
are Fontbonne’s greatest assets. And all of them come together to create
the culture of academic excellence for which Fontbonne is known.
This past year, the incoming class of 2015 has brought an increased
level of energy to an already enthusiastic student body. Our adult students
working toward both undergraduate and graduate degrees embody
professionalism and represent Fontbonne well in the St. Louis business
community. Faculty members passionately continue to guide our students
as they become leaders dedicated to serving a world in need. Our
administration strives for success, guiding the direction of the university in
alignment with the mission and vision set forth by the Sisters of St. Joseph
of Carondelet.
We are continually grateful to and inspired by our alumni and
benefactors who are so committed to our students. Your continued
support, whether through time, talent or treasure, serves as the foundation
of the university. As we move into 2012, in spite of global economic
challenges, we know that Fontbonne has the solid leadership, moral
compass and support system in place to carry us into a bright future.
We are blessed to have such dedicated leadership, faculty, staff,
students, alumni, benefactors and friends of the university.
Thank you for your continued support,
Joseph B. McGlynn Jr.
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