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The Changing Face of Jesuits at Rockhurst

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INSIDE NOT YOUR FATHER’S JESUITS 8 Meet the young men who challenge and inspire today’s Rockhurst students as they live their vocation.

This distinctive statue of Christ adorns the altar at St. Francis Xavier Church, the Jesuit parish where Rockhurst students attend student Sunday Mass.

A PLACE IN TIME Does the Jesuit nature of Rockhurst change along with the student body? An alumnus from the ’60s and an alumna from the ’90s share their impressions of campus life.

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GENERATIONS OF CHANGE The call for young people to make a difference in the world is easily answered at Jesuit universities, within the context of the Christian faith.

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PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2003 Catch the highlights of another eventful year at Rockhurst University.

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ON THE COVER: People familiar with Rockhurst know it was established by the Society of Jesus in 1910. This issue of Rockhurst magazine looks at just a few of the ways our Catholic, Jesuit heritage continues to flourish. Pictured on the cover is D. Scott Hendrickson, S.J., visiting professor of Spanish.

ROCKHURST Executive Director Rosita Elizalde-McCoy Editor and Director of Media Relations Katherine Frohoff Assistant Editor Kate Fischer, ‘98 Design DesignedWrite Contributing Writers Sid Bordman, ’54; Amy Heiman, ’05; Philip Morris, ’62; Jennifer (Fischer) Rinella, ’93, MIHE ’99; Mark Michael Seeger, ’05; Jamie Sievering Photography Mark McDonald, Craig Sands, Jamie Sievering Rockhurst, the magazine of Rockhurst University, is published by the Office of Public Relations and Marketing. Opinions expressed in Rockhurst magazine are those of individual authors and not necessarily those of the University. Rockhurst welcomes letters and comments. Send letters to: Katherine Frohoff Rockhurst University 1100 Rockhurst Road Kansas City, MO 64110-2561 Or e-mail to [email protected]

Learning, Leadership and Service in the Jesuit Tradition

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Rockhurst’s First Doctoral Program Prepares Physical Therapists

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ike any responsive university, Rockhurst continually examines the demands of the job market and occasionally expands and adjusts its program offerings to better meet those demands. That’s why Rockhurst’s physical therapy department plans to begin offering a doctor of physical therapy degree (DPT) program — the University’s first doctoral program — in June. To keep pace with the profession’s increasing demand for more advanced education among its practitioners, the DPT eventually will replace the current master of physical therapy program. Like the master’s degree program, the DPT program will be three years long. However, it will start in June rather than August, and will last nine semesters instead of seven. Another change requires students to complete an undergraduate degree before entering the DPT program. Currently, Rockhurst undergraduates can enter the MPT program during their senior year, finishing their bachelor’s degree and starting the master’s program in the same year. “By offering the DPT, we are aligning ourselves with the vision of the American Physical Therapy Association for the future of our profession,” said Brian McKiernan, Ph.D., associate professor and chair of physical therapy. “Physical therapy remains a challenging and rewarding career choice, and our students continue to be in high demand among employers across the country.” The new program is pending final approval of the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education at its spring 2004 meeting.

Weights Get a New Home

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or the past 40 years, if you wanted to lift weights at Rockhurst, you went to the basement of the MasonHalpin Fieldhouse. From the room that once housed the campus rifle club’s shooting range to the weight room that

time forgot, “the dungeon” seems to have been stuck in a time warp. As Rockhurst University’s athletic facilities expanded over the years, with the Convocation Center in 1973, and additional exercise room and equipment in 1992, the base-

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ment remained frequently used, but unchanged throughout the decades. Soon Rockhurst weightlifters will have more spacious surroundings, thanks to the recent purchase of the former Blockbuster building at 5109 Troost Ave.

The physical plant operations center will move to that building and the free weights will be moved to the lower level of Massman Hall where the operations center was located.

Happy Anniversary, Fellows

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he first executive MBA program in the Kansas City area — the Rockhurst Executive Fellows MBA — is celebrating its 25th anniversary this academic year. Throughout its history, the program has assisted local and regional firms in developing executive capability in its best and brightest mid- and upper-level managers. The sponsoring firms nominate candidates who undergo a highly competitive selection process. As a result, the program boasts more than 600 alumni —

many of them noted leaders in the Kansas City business community. In February, Executive Fellows students, alumni, faculty and administrators gathered to celebrate the program’s success with a New Orleans-themed dinner and dancing. “Many of the Fellows alumni have remained in contact,” said Tammy Stone, XMBA ’02, executive director of community relations for the North Kansas City School District. “The celebration gave us an opportunity to expand our circles and share the accomplishments of alumni from classes other than our own.”

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ROCK REPORT “Batter Up” for Softball

Tip of the Day:

Don’t Be Bold, Wash in Cold

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hen you’re a college freshman, many things are unfamiliar, from the spin cycle to the meaning of “liberal arts” and the values of a Jesuit education. Three freshman seminars — one for students interested in the liberal arts or who are still deciding

on a major, one for science and one for business — are helping acclimate students to the academic side of college life, with a little added advice thrown in for free. Students in each seminar are introduced to the seven classical modes of inquiry, upon which the Rockhurst core curriculum is based. This discussion is

A Lesson in Physics: Robert Hegarty, Ph.D., professor of physics, and freshman volunteer Kip Shields, from Platte City, Mo., use a bicycle wheel and a swivel chair to demonstrate the laws of motion to freshman seminar students.

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more in-depth in the liberal arts seminar, where each mode is the focus of a guest faculty presentation. “We want them to see which areas capture their imagination and draw them into a love for learning,” said Bill Stancil, Ph.D., seminar co-director and professor of theology and religious studies. The business seminar exposes students to skills they will need in the workplace, such as organization, leadership, planning and working in teams. A checkbook exercise emphasizes the importance of personal financial management. In addition to learning about the areas of scientific study available to them, students in the science seminar learn about ethics in science, time management and the varied career options for science majors. Each seminar requires students to participate in some sort of service project to reinforce the Jesuit commitment of discovering one’s talents and using them to serve others. With Stancil’s laundry tip, an introduction to the meaning of “overdraft” and a commonsense approach to keeping a calendar, Rockhurst freshmen should be well equipped to face the second semester.

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MBA Tackles the Business of Health

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t might be possible in Broadway musicals to succeed in business without really trying, but for today’s physicians financial success requires the acquisition of knowledge above and beyond that gained in medical school. “With costs going up and reimbursements from insurance companies going down, you have to look at your practice like a business,“ said Festus Krebs, M.D., XMBA ’00. “You can’t just be a physician anymore.” Krebs earned his Rockhurst MBA through the

Executive Fellows Program four years ago. To better prepare physicians to tackle the responsibility of managing a medical practice, the Rockhurst University Helzberg School of Management is introducing an MBA with program requirements and course scheduling tailored specifically for busy, practicing physicians. Students will attend class one night each week and about one weekend per month for three years. Applications for admission to the new program are now being accepted, and the first class will begin in June. In addition to physicians who already are practicing, physicians completing their residency requirements through three Kansas City-area family

medicine residency programs also are eligible to apply to the program, which was created in cooperation with the American Academy of Family Physicians and other health care leaders. “We want to empower physicians so they can become leaders and effect change in their role as patient advocate,” said Sylvia Dochterman, curriculum adviser for the program. Rockhurst began offering graduate business education designed for health care clinicians three years ago through a dual degree program with the University of Health Sciences. Last year, the university added a track tailored for nursing students at Research College of Nursing.

or the first time, Rockhurst University will field a women’s varsity softball team. “We’ll begin intercollegiate competition in the spring of 2005,” Rockhurst Athletic Director Frank Diskin said. “Now that we have a place on the campus to practice and play games, this is a very positive move for the University.” The softball field probably will be built near the baseball field at Loyola Park, Rockhurst’s new on-

campus athletic complex. Lights already have been installed on the fencedin baseball field. The softball field also will be outfitted for night games. Softball, which was approved by the Rockhurst Board of Trustees in December 2003, becomes the 11th varsity sport, No. 6 for the women studentathletes. “We will hire a coach this spring,” Diskin said. Soccer, basketball, volleyball, golf and tennis are the other women’s sports at Rockhurst.

New Dean Named

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n administrator with more than 20 years of experience in Jesuit higher education, Shirley A. Scritchfield, Ph.D., will become the dean of the Rockhurst University College of Arts and Sciences July 1. Currently, Scritchfield is vice president for academic affairs at Nebraska Methodist College. Prior to that appointment, however, she served in a variety of faculty and administrative positions at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. “Dr. Scritchfield’s 20 years of experience with Jesuit education, coupled with her strong commitment to liberal education and student learning, make her an ideal candidate to serve as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Rockhurst,” said William Haefele, Ph.D., vice president for academic affairs. Scritchfield earned her Ph.D. in sociology from The Ohio State University. Her research interests include social inequality and stratification, marriage and family, and gender and health issues. Scritchfield will replace Anita Salem who serves as interim dean. Salem will continue in her position as professor of mathematics.

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A Jesuit Look at Leading

Speaking of Diversity

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tudents at the historically AfricanAmerican Hampton University in Virginia are adding to the diversity of the Rockhurst communication sciences and disorders program without ever setting foot on the Rockhurst campus. The students are participating with Rockhurst students in an inter-institutional course called Dialogues on Diversity. During the second semester of this two-course sequence, students engage in online conversations on diversity, sharing information about their backgrounds and working together on case studies. It’s important for speech-language pathologists to have an understanding about cultures other than their own because the most important factor in clinical success is the relationship between the therapist and the client, says Shelly Chabon, Ph.D., chair of the communication sciences and disorders department. “When you ask someone to change the way they speak, you’re in a sense asking them to change the way they are.” During the first semester, before students meet their Hampton counterparts online, they spend time exploring how they came to view the world as they do and developing competence in cross-cultural communication. In addition to classroom activities such as “cultural bingo” and discussing a “Seinfeld” episode that mentions just about every cultural stereotype imaginable, students record their thoughts in a journal. Chabon uses the journals to track how much the students have learned about diversity. “The course is a celebration of diversity, but it’s also hard analysis and measurement.” 6 ROCKHURST4SPRING 2004

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or many years, conventional wisdom said that students in an MBA program needed at least five years of work experience to succeed in their studies. That later shrank to two years. Data now show that, nationally, the number of MBA students with less than two years of work experience is growing, said James Daley, Ph.D., dean of Rockhurst University’s Helzberg School of Management. To meet the needs of these students, Rockhurst has developed a “fifth-year option” MBA program that

certain students can complete with 30 semester hours of post-graduate coursework. The new program is open to eligible students who transfer to Rockhurst from a community college or to post-graduate students who recently have majored or minored in business administration at Rockhurst University. Students must begin the program within one year of completing their undergraduate business degree at the University. Daley said the advantage of beginning an MBA immediately after completing a bachelor’s degree at Rockhurst is that little

review is needed of material already learned. The Rockhurst undergraduate business curriculum is geared toward helping students gain knowledge they would normally get on the job. Therefore, the graduates who enter the MBA program will be well prepared. The new program will allow non-business majors who want a thorough understanding of management principles essentially to choose management as a focus area, graduating in five years with a bachelor’s degree in one of the hard sciences, for example, and a master’s degree in business administration.

ow did the Society of Jesus, which was founded in 1540 by 10 men with no money and no business plan, grow for more than 450 years to become the world’s largest religious order? Author Chris Lowney explores the leadership principles — self-awareness, ingenuity, love and heroism — that have guided Jesuit leaders for centuries in his recent book, Heroic Leadership: Best Practices From a 450-YearOld Company That Changed the World. The Jesuits’ style of leadership, Lowney explains, is relevant to successful leadership formation within modern organizations. As such, Rockhurst is using the book to help launch conversations on campus about the University’s initiative to become nationally recognized for leadership formation. Each full-time faculty and staff member was presented a copy. “The book will provide a point of discussion for the campus community around the broad issue of leadership development,” said William Haefele, Ph.D., Rockhurst’s vice president for academic affairs. Haefele says one of the book’s concepts is particularly relevant to Rockhurst: Leadership is defined not by the scale of the

opportunity but by the quality of the response. “I found that idea to be very powerful,” said Haefele. “Leading is not about position. All of us have a responsibility, whatever our position, to make a difference.” A graduate of Fordham, Lowney served as a Jesuit for seven years before pursuing a career in investment banking at J.P. Morgan & Co. in New York. At least 20 percent of Lowney’s royalties from this edition of Heroic Leadership will be donated to charities for impoverished children in the developing world. The book is available at most online and retail bookstores.

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NOT YourFather’s JESUITS They’re younger than the average Jesuit. They’re relative newcomers to the University community. They’re dynamic and approachable. Meet six of Rockhurst’s men in black. By Kate Fischer, ’98

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ou’ve heard the alarming statistics — the number of priests in the United States is falling as the number of Catholics steadily grows. In 1965 there were 5,277 Jesuit priests and 3,559 seminarians; in 2000 there were just 3,172 priests and 389 seminarians, according to Kenneth C. Jones’ Index of Leading Catholic Indicators. Not only are there fewer priests, they are also getting older. The average age of priests is on the rise — for the Jesuits it is now 61, and more retire each year than join the Society. Why? For one thing, it’s not easy to be a Jesuit. Consider this: on average, it takes 11 years of study and ministry to become an ordained Jesuit priest or brother. Part of this time is likely spent living in poverty with the poor, as St. Ignatius Loyola did. It may also be spent making an extended pilgrimage with few material resources to depend on — Jesuit novices may have to beg, they may Six of the 24 members of Kansas City’s Jesuit community sport a good sense of humor as our own “Men in Black.” (from left) The Rev. John Vowells, S.J.; The Rev. Dirk Dunfee, S.J.; The Rev. Dan White, S.J.; Bro. Glenn Kerfoot, S.J.; The Rev. Matt Ruhl, S.J.; and D. Scott Hendrickson, S.J.

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have to live among the homeless — as a concrete, practical way to learn to trust in God. Jesuits have to be men who are ready to go anywhere, live anywhere, do anything, suffer anything, or be anything in order to be instruments of God’s salvation. Rockhurst is fortunate to have several young, dynamic Jesuits in our midst. Who are the men behind the statistics? What inspired them to choose a religious life? What are their lives like? These were a few of the questions I asked when I sat down to talk recently with six young members of the Society of Jesus. Walking Ad for Vocations At a time when poverty, chastity and obedience seem to be counterculture, what would inspire a person to become a brother or a priest? Several Jesuits mentioned being impressed by the priests they encountered when they were young. The Rev. Dirk Dunfee, S.J., 47, minister to the Jesuit community, said a priest at Duke University inspired him to join the Society of Jesus. “He was just one of those people who had the love of God written all over his face, and I wanted to be like him,” explains Dunfee. Both the Rev. John Vowells, S.J., 45, campus minister, and the Rev. Matthew Ruhl, S.J., 45, pastor of Saint Francis Xavier Parish, saw the Jesuits at Rockhurst High School as role models. “They seemed like they really enjoyed what they were doing, they were really friendly with each other, and they took an interest in me. I joined because I wanted to be a scholastic like the Jesuits,” said Fr. Vowells. Fr. Ruhl liked the “human” aspect of the Jesuits at the high school.

The Rev. John Vowells, S.J., campus minister, enjoys theater and often attends local productions.

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D. Scott Hendrickson, S.J., teaches courses in Spanish and Spanish literature and culture. Hendrickson has an identical twin brother, Daniel, who belongs to the Wisconsin Province of Jesuits. “The ability of Jesuits to be very serious and then turn right around and be very silly — their humanity was attractive to me,” he said. The Rev. Dan White, S.J., 36, associate pastor of Saint Francis Xavier Parish, admired the idea of what the Jesuits did. He liked the fact that the Jesuits were all over the world and were committed to service. D. Scott Hendrickson, S.J., 33, visiting professor of Spanish, was fascinated by the work the Jesuits were doing and how they were engaged and active in the

world. These men saw something in the Jesuits that intrigued them, whether it was in the abstract or in a Jesuit they knew. That is key to increasing vocations, said Fr. Vowells. “Jesuits have to live a visible life that is attractive to people. Most of us knew a Jesuit, and we saw his life, and we saw something that was attractive,” he said. We Are Family Brother Glenn Kerfoot, S.J., 43, campus minister, said when he

Name Those Jesuits

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ogether with the Jesuits interviewed for this story, 24 men comprise the Kansas City Jesuit community. Of these, several work in positions not directly related to the University — at Rockhurst High School, or in health care, for example. The remaining Jesuits affiliated with Rockhurst University are: • The Rev. Martin J. Bredeck, S.J., professor of theology and religious studies; • The Rev. Edward K. Burger, S.J., associate professor of history; • The Rev. Luke J. Byrne, S.J., university chaplain; • The Rev. John J. Callahan, S.J., director of mission and values for Rockhurst University and rector of the Jesuit community; • The Rev. Thomas J. Casey, S.J., instructor of constitutional law; • The Rev. Edward Kinerk, S.J., president; • The Rev. Wilfred L. La Croix, S.J., associate professor of philosophy, • The Rev. Louis J. Oldani, S.J., professor of English; and • The Rev. James D. Wheeler, S.J., professor of chemistry.

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began to consider a religious life, one of his first decisions was to live as part of a religious community. “I couldn’t see myself outside a community — I don’t know how it works,” he said. The Society of Jesus believes in bringing people together to share their lives and experiences while helping them to become aware of the needs of others. The Jesuit community in Kansas City includes 24 men ranging in age from the 30s to the 80s. While each has his own room and bathroom, there is not much privacy to be found otherwise. They are expected to get together daily to talk about their faith, to pray and to be present for meals. “Community life is wonderful and maddening. At times it is wonderful and supportive, other times it is maddening — just like any other family,” said Fr. Vowells. Fr. White agrees. “I think family is the only comparison you can make, because there is no other situation like it — where you’re living with people of all ages, who are not related, who did not choose to live together, who have very different interests, who are all over the map ideologically,” he said. Hendrickson also acknowledges that community life can be a challenge. “Just ask yourself, what would it be like to live with 20 over-educated men? It’s like poetry — it’s not always easy to understand,” he said. “Community life takes a lot of work to do well, but if done well, it can be a real joy and support in our life and ministry,” he says. Alone Together Even though they live in community, some Jesuits still struggle with loneliness, said Fr. Dunfee. “I think loneliness is part of the human condition. And living in community doesn’t always mean the kind of close, intimate relationships that people need,” he said. “There are

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Hendrickson uses his role as a Spanish teacher to teach students language skills and to help them learn cultural values about themselves and others. This helps Rockhurst students learn to embrace other cultures and see how they fit in the world. It is particularly important to help students understand why they should become men and women for others, says Fr. White. We have an obligation to help those who are in need, according to Fr. White, and when students understand that, they will become men and women for others. “The point of service is not because it looks good on a résumé, and it is not for the warm fuzzies,” he said. “Serving others is an extension of who we are as faithful

people — it is where we encounter God and live out our faith.” Beyond the Numbers These men have committed their lives to God and the Church. They sacrifice things many of us deem important: marital intimacy, family and financial gain. They do very noble things, like help students encounter God and learn the value of service to others. They also do very normal things, like watch TV, fish, read and go to the theater. They drive each other crazy at times. They are not numbers or statistics. They have faces and names and hopes and fears and real lives. They are the future of the Jesuits — passionate about their work, hopeful for the future, and committed to finding God in all things.

Campus Ministry Assists All Faiths

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o discussion of what makes Rockhurst Jesuit would be complete without mentioning the Office of Campus Ministry and its efforts to assist all members of the Rockhurst community with spiritual growth. The three Jesuits and four laypeople on the campus ministry staff offer a wide variety of programming available

Bro. Glenn Kerfoot, S.J., campus minister, has an avid interest in science fiction, which he often discusses with like-minded students. Jesuits who feel lonely and isolated. Many of our relationships tend to be superficial. But I don’t see how a person living alone in a rectory could survive emotionally and spiritually.” That’s not as bleak as it sounds, however, said Fr. Vowells. “You run into people. You still might be lonely, you still might feel a sense of isolation, but you still run into people. You can’t not run into people.

And even if it is a very superficial way of communicating or being with one another, it is still better than being completely by yourself in a rectory.” Sharing Faith A very real relationship these Jesuits work to cultivate is with the students at Rockhurst. Whether through preaching or mentoring or in their classrooms, they are each

helping students become leaders in service to others. Br. Kerfoot said interacting with students is especially meaningful for him because this was the age when he became Catholic. In his role as a campus minister, he engages students to help them discover their dreams and hopes for the future. When they find out what they are passionate about, they are often led to a life in service to others, he said.

to people of all faiths. Campus Ministry sponsors a 10 p.m. Sunday Mass especially for students at St. Francis Xavier Church, as well as a daily Mass on campus in Mabee Chapel. Students are encouraged to take an active part in the student Mass by serving as Eucharistic ministers, lectors, sacristans, altar servers, greeters, choir singers, cantors and musicians. Students, faculty and staff who want to deepen their faith can do so through the numerous programs Campus Ministry offers. These include small faith-sharing groups, a group called VOICES that explores the justice implications of Christianity, and the “Digging Deeper Into Your Faith” series, which presents a speaker monthly to discuss timely topics. Campus Ministry also can help those who want to experience the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola find a spiritual director to guide them through this process of prayer and discernment that is a central component of Jesuit spirituality. Several retreat opportunities are available throughout the year and include the Frosh Getaway, the Busy Person’s Retreat and the SuperNatural Christians Retreat. For more information about Rockhurst Campus Ministry, visit www.rockhurst.edu and click on “Student Life.”

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Finding a Home By Jennifer A. (Fischer) Rinella, ’93, MIHE ’99

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t was a beautiful August morning in 1989, and my whole life was about to change. So this is it, I thought, with butterflies in my stomach as my parents walked with me to the Orientation Welcome Mass. In less than an hour, mom and dad would drive away, and I’d be on my own. Fr. Savage welcomed us warmly and introduced the Rockhurst seal, enthusiastically sharing its inspiration and university history. “Sapientia aedificavit sibi domum,” Father cited the words below the shield. “Wisdom has built herself a home,” he translated. As a very green freshman, a small-town girl in the big city, I certainly did not feel wise. I looked around at all the other new freshmen and wondered whether Rockhurst University would ever feel like my home. Beautiful liturgical music, Fr. Savage’s engaging homily, and the comforting familiarity of the Mass soon helped me to relax a bit. As orientation progressed, our team members and leaders became a close-knit group. I joined student organizations, the choir, the honors program. My roommate became a friend and confidante. I gradually came to feel connected, a part of an exciting new family. Of course, the freshman jitters continued, especially while entering the cafeteria for dinner, where it seemed that the upperclassmen at their off-limits tables were scoping out all the freshmen. “Lord, please don’t let me drop my tray” became my regular mealtime prayer. Homesickness set in regularly each Sunday night. Worries about choosing a major were at times overwhelming. Yet, at the same time, I was experiencing an intense awakening. I loved learning and my newfound freedom.

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Responsibility took on a new meaning as my friends and I embarked on adulthood; making choices and living with the consequences taught us valuable and sometimes painful lessons. Living in community, I was learning to truly love people outside my own family for the first time. I was beginning to know and love myself and God in a new way. I was beginning to feel very much at home. Home was our tiny room in

Xavier-Loyola Hall, where girlfriends popped in and out frequently, sharing clothes, secrets, laughter and tears; even at 98 degrees with no air conditioning, there was no place we would rather be. Home was the lobby downstairs where we spent hours glued to CNN watching coverage of the Gulf War and praying for it to be over. Home was the chapel where I listened to Father Finucane and knew that he was talking to me about my life, making Mass relevant for the first time. Home was Greenlease Library, where countless hours were spent researching and writing papers,

studying for Dr. Carroll’s sociology exams and meeting with a calculus tutor. Home was the damp old basement of the party house, where too much time around the beer keg contributed to the “Freshman 15” that didn’t disappear until we were juniors. Home was the quadrangle, where late night walks with my first love made my heart full; home was the Fieldhouse where friends made memories, cheeks pink and throats scratchy from cheering on the Hawks basketball team. Campus was permeated with a sense of cura personalis — care of the whole person. I felt as though faculty

and staff truly cared for each of us. For example, one of my favorite courses was Fr. Burke’s World Masterpieces. With his fiery blue eyes and British accent, Fr. Burke brought great literature alive. Eager to share what he had discovered and to help us make our own discoveries, he clearly loved teaching. Drawing us into rigorous discussions with him and each other, he encouraged us to question the author and our own interpretations. We were expected to participate fully. Feeling sleepy one afternoon, I opted to skip class and take a nap. A few hours later, I found a comfy

Adirondack chair in a sunny spot outside the library — a perfect reading spot. “Ah, there she is!” exclaimed Fr. Burke with a bit of a smirk, admonishing me in his knowing, grandfatherly way. I was caught and I was mortified. Skipping class hadn’t seemed a big deal at first, but now I felt as though I had squandered my time and missed something important; I had let both Fr. Burke and myself down. Later that semester, Father told our class about the Midland Theater’s upcoming Romeo & Juliet. A few of us raised our hands when asked if we’d be interested in seeing the play.

How much difference can 30 years make? Historical photos of Rockhurst bear witness to the transformation that has taken place over the years. But what happens to the essence of a place? Two alumni, one from 1962 and one from 1993, share their impressions of Rockhurst and the Catholic, Jesuit presence that shaped it.

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In the spirit of cura personalis, he bought our tickets and drove us to the production. My friend and I were positively giddy — we were going off campus and he was paying? Thank goodness, for we were flat broke and neither of us had a car. It was a wonderful night. Not because the play was outstanding — it wasn’t. It was great because Father had taken us under his wing, treating us with great respect and showing us a bit of the larger world. On the return ride, we were immersed in discussions about Shakespearean themes. Father listened carefully to our observations and encouraged us to make connections between the literature and our own knowledge and experience as we explored what it means to be human. Caring efforts like this by Fr. Burke and countless other faculty and staff made a lasting impact. Junior and senior year, it was exhilarating to find everything I was learning — curricular and co-curricular — to be connected. Each discipline came together with other disciplines as I prepared for a career in the nonprofit sector. Volunteer service with local health and human service agencies, participation in student organizations, and internships with Big Brothers and Sisters and Ronald McDonald House drew upon and contributed to my studies in the

humanities and my understanding of the human experience. My “home” expanded to include the Kansas City community, a place I wanted to live and work. I began to understand that even my small contribution to the world could be for the greater glory of God. My classmates had different but similar experiences, and we all got busier that year as we prepared for life after college. As individuals, each with unique gifts, we had come together to learn and grow so that we might help each other become the best humans we knew how to become. Rockhurst brought us all together as one community of learners, sharing one home. In addition to learning our major disciplines, we learned to live for the big things: God, truth, love and concern for others. By commencement, we were brothers and sisters, being sent forth a bit wiser for the journey. We knew that we had found ourselves a home that would always welcome us back.

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After a delayed graduation (I waited too late to take required math and botched it.) I enrolled in architecture school at the University of Oklahoma mainly to give myself some breathing space. Within six months I applied for a daily newspaper job that called for a journalism degree or experience and was hired as a cub reporter. I must have scored well on the test they gave me, though they never said. I had begun what turned out a most satisfying career, writing about architecture and design for major magazines. My “useless” liberal arts education (e.g. four semesters of Latin) and that Jesuit thinking-person core has

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By Philip A. Morris, ’62 hose of us raised and educated under Roman Catholic wings can be surprised at assumptions made by others. When my Merrill Lynch rep took me to lunch recently, I mentioned I’d gone to a Jesuit college. He assumed “seminary” and thought I’d planned to join the order. “Jesuit schools tend to have the reverse effect,” I replied,

I’m only half kidding when I tell friends I make a good designated driver because I learned to drive drunk. There were many superb teachers amid that tumble, one or two of them brutally candid about our future prospects. I was awful at science but had a natural bent toward writing and art. By senior year I had decided to go to college and to take it seriously and, when a tough-talking Jesuit recruiter for Rockhurst showed up, quickly settled on going there — not least to break with carousing friends. I suppose the faculty in those days was about half Jesuit, but other than the fact that they wore black robes and lived on campus it didn’t seem to affect academics. I had an excellent early mentor in M. Robert Knickerbocker, a rather dour New England-born and educated English professor who gave me my start toward journalism. (He recruited writers for the college paper and ran a noncredit evening introduction to journalism for me and three or four classmates.) And I learned to read Shakespeare’s plays as drama, not literature, from a young Jesuit who had just studied under a leading scholar at the University of Wisconsin. (That he often forgot to take off his coat and just began lecturing was due to intense thought, we assumed, not religious rapture.) Rockhurst College was small and, in those days, limited on some fronts. For example, I had a budding interest in art and architecture that could not be pursued. But the intimate size combined with an excellent English literature faculty provided me a solid academic grounding; by senior year those majoring in the field were doing graduate-level work. It helped me decide — while maintaining the highest regard for the academic life — to follow a career path more directly engaged in the world.

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Jennifer A. (Fischer) Rinella completed her bachelor’s degree in 1993 and her master of integrated humanities and education degree in 1999. She served as director of the Rockhurst Center for Service Learning from 1988-2002. She currently works at home caring for children Jack, 3, and Josie, 1.

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that an introduction to economics was part of that core. It wasn’t at all well established then, but somewhere along the line I presume the Jesuits determined that economics was such an important part of the way the world works it ought to be part of everyone’s preparation for a responsible life. I was an English lit major and never inclined toward business matters. But, to my own surprise, shortly after graduation in the ’60s, I was telling fellow reporters at my first job — The Daily Oklahoman in Oklahoma City — that the country could not finance the Vietnam War and President Johnson’s aggressive Great Society initiatives without serious inflationary impact. History bore this out, in spades. Few of us then really appreciated this part of the curriculum. There was a lot of groaning about economics and other required courses. Philosophy left very many of us glazed (or dozing), and I remember a classmate mimicking a particularly serene Jesuit philosophy professor with the line, “I just moved the unmoved mover.” And pre-med students with whom I shared a rented house as an upperclassman were aggressive in their disagreements with some biological aspects of “the party line” they were getting. For me personally, the Rockhurst environment of those years — allmale student body, serious academic atmosphere, location in a city with major cultural attractions — was the right thing at the right time. Though I had lived in Kansas City as a child, I’d finished grade school and high school in Oklahoma City. The Catholic high school there today is well respected, but when I went through in the mid-’50s it was only a few years old, staffed by five or six different orders of teaching nuns and, to our great delight, extremely undisciplined academically or otherwise. We lived American Graffiti, and

remembering the line I’d heard while at Rockhurst (1958-62). The point implicit in that remark — that a Jesuit education raised more questions than it settled — is an outcome any worthy school might claim. I went on to say that, rather than a narrow religious curriculum, we were exposed to philosophy, logic, ethics and other courses that today might be termed “valuesbased.” He was particularly surprised

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served me well, quaint as that period may seem compared to Rockhurst University today. And, yes, I still pay attention to economics. My favorite periodical is The Economist. Philip A. Morris retired in October 2000 after 31 years with Southern Progress Corp., most spent with Southern Living magazine. At his retirement, he was editor-at-large for Southern Living, Southern Accents and Coastal Living. He remains a contributing editor to the last two and will write for Cottage Living when it debuts next fall. In addition, Morris studied architecture and design as a 1983-84 Loeb Fellow at Harvard Graduate School of Design.

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Many young people are deeply interested in making the world a better place. Catholic, Jesuit universities offer students a rich context for this desire for social justice — the Christian faith.

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B y M a r k M i c h a e l S e e g e r, ’ 05

I don’t live in Latin America. Still, throughout the last several years, I have grown to have a solemn compassion for the Latin American people.

Here, in the United States — arguably the wealthiest, most

powerful nation — we don’t consistently worry about political, religious and labor freedom, unemployment, homelessness and hunger as much as the people in Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Colombia or the many other countries that have experienced devastation in the last century. After all, why do you think illegal immigration through the southern border of the United States is such a dilemma? America is the land of opportunity, the cliché says, even though we know that some of these injustices are present in the midst of this land.

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My awakening to the Jesuit tradition of social justice developed throughout my Catholic education at Christ the King grade school in Kansas City and Archbishop O’Hara High School. Sure, I attended one pro-life “chain of life” protest against abortion with a friend’s family when I was about 13. I wrote an essay on abortion in middle school. I was (and still am) involved in the Boy Scouts of America. I did service to others and learned to love the environment dearly. Yet, it wasn’t until high school that my activism began to sprout. During my junior year, I was assigned a project on the School of the Americas. At first, I knew nothing about the topic. Several weeks later, my perception was altered. I bought the documentary School of Assassins, narrated by Susan Sarandon. I learned about Father Roy Bourgeois and the connection of the School of the Americas graduates to torture, massacres and assassinations. I made a bleak mental connection of poverty and militarism. I learned that the movie Romero is more than simply a depiction of one man’s religious conversion — it should reflect our personal and communal transformation as well. Rockhurst University appealed to me because of its prestigious reputation and Jesuit background. During my first experiences on campus, I met Bill Kriege, assistant director of campus ministry. He was showing the very same film I bought several months later. Although I was uncertain whether I would actually go to Georgia to protest the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation/ School of the Americas, I signed up for the group meetings. Three months later, VOICES was created, a full-page Catholic Key article was written about our trip, and I had enriched my first semester of college by applying my faith and

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academic education to real life injustices. Since 2001, VOICES for JUSTICE has become Rockhurst University’s social justice organization, four Catholic Key articles have been written on VOICES’ experiences with activism, and VOICES has successfully campaigned for fair trade coffee to be sold at Rockhurst to help farmers cope with economic instability and unjust working conditions. Ideas are teeming with enthusiasm and creativity during our meetings. As a history and education major,

Americas — and we are proud of them for it. But the measure of Jesuit universities is not what our students do but who they become and the adult Christian responsibility they will exercise in the future towards their neighbor and their world. For now, the activities they engage in, even with much good effect, are for their formation. This does not make the university a training camp for social activists. Rather, the students need close involvement with the poor and the marginal now, in order to learn about reality and become adults of solidarity in the future.

“We are all called to do something with our time and resources.”

I think it is important to remember this message. Social activism is a part of Christianity. Our Catholic, Jesuit tradition is part of our Christianity. Christianity is a lifestyle, not simply a reason for going to a specific school or church on Sundays. Therefore, it becomes a cross or an obligation for Jesuits, professors and students to re-evaluate their lifestyle — including how studies and vocations apply to faith. St. Ignatius is said to have asked three important questions, which I found on the cover of the 2003 Ignatian Family Teach-in Study Guide, “What have I done for Christ? What am I doing for Christ? What will I do for Christ?” Indeed, I have thought about becoming a priest, a professor in the footsteps of Howard Zinn, or a high school teacher. We are all called to do something with our time and resources. I think it is critical at this point to remember that social transformations in the world reflect our belief in human dignity and God. I may not be the next Gandhi or Romero, but my life should not be led in apathy, ignorance and inaction amid the presence of the world’s injustices. For me, this is part of the core understanding of everyone in the Jesuit community. Our lives do make a difference — will the differences be for the better? We hope so.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT Dear Friend,

How long has it been since you have visited Rockhurst University? If you haven’t seen the campus recently, I assure you that you will be impressed. I extend to you a warm invitation to visit us this year and witness the transformation that has taken place. • A gorgeous new athletic complex, Loyola Park, sits majestically at

intending to bring my social justice experiences and faith into my vocation, I think it is vital for justice not to simply turn our heads to the oppression present today. As Martin Luther King Jr. says in “Beyond Vietnam,” “True compassion is more than flinging a coin to a beggar.” True compassion requires that we recognize injustice in our institutions and work for change. As Peter-Hans Kolvenbach, the current Superior General of the Society of Jesus, writes in “The Service of Faith and the Promotion of Justice”: Our students are involved in every sort of social action — tutoring dropouts, demonstrating in Seattle, serving in soup kitchens, promoting pro-life, protesting against the School of the

the southeast corner of the campus between Tracy and the Paseo. The park is home to a baseball field, an intramural field and six lighted tennis courts. • A 90-foot bell tower and a beautifully landscaped pergola accented by a fountain welcome visitors to campus, replacing a parking lot. • Students with laptops now plug in and take notes in classrooms originally built in the 1930s in Conway Hall, thanks to a major renovation. • A new art gallery, the Greenlease Gallery, provides a visually stunning bridge between Sedgwick and Van Ackeren halls. • The Rock Room has been transformed into a cyber café, with bright colors and furniture sure to please anyone 25 and younger, or anyone else young at heart. • The St. Thomas More cafeteria features new upholstered furniture and á la carte, fresh items cooked to order. I would be gratified to welcome you and your family back to campus. Choose from one of our engaging Arts and Letters or athletic events, or stop by on your way to the Plaza. Even better, join us for Rockhurst Day on Oct. 2, a tradition we revived last year, welcoming alumni and prospective students for an all-campus celebration. Make this your year to return to the Rock. We look forward to seeing you.

Sincerely,

Edward Kinerk, S.J. President

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2003 AT A GLANCE Corey Flintoff, newscaster for National Public Radio, gave a presentation to a packed audience at the Rockhurst Convocation Center. Flintoff writes and delivers six newscasts each afternoon as part of NPR’s newsmagazine “All Things Considered.”

A $2.3 million gift from Tom McDonnell ’66, and his wife, Jean, ’87 MBA, brought Rockhurst closer to completion of the Loyola Park athletic complex. Tom McDonnell is chairman of the Rockhurst University Board of Trustees and president and CEO of DST Systems Inc. A beautiful, sunny day greeted graduates and relatives for the first on-campus May commencement in 20 years. The event was held on Sunday, May 18, on the picturesque main campus quadrangle. Doves were released at the end of the undergraduate ceremonies in a symbolic gesture of hope for the graduates.

Nobel peace laureate Adolfo Pérez Esquivel visited the Rockhurst campus as part of the 2003 PeaceJam. Pérez Esquivel won the Nobel Prize in 1980 for his work in helping his fellow Argentines overcome the oppressive military regime of that country in the 1970s. Local high school students gathered at Rockhurst to participate in service projects and present their own peace plans to Pérez Esquivel.

The $50 million Excellence in the City fund-raising campaign goal was surpassed in May 2003. Most of the funds raised were slated for construction and renovation of facilities. These include: a major renovation of Conway Hall (completed in 2002) and construction of the 16-acre Loyola Park athletic complex.

Soccer coach Tony Tocco, Ph.D., earned victory No. 500 in his 33-year career at Rockhurst. During that time, he has earned a remarkable winning percentage of .802. Only four other collegiate soccer coaches in the nation have recorded more than 500 wins. Athletic teams had impressive records in 2003. Men’s baseball went to 30-16, and fell to eventual Division II national champion Central Missouri State in the regional finals. Men’s tennis ended with a 15-6 record, and women’s tennis with a 16-5 record. Tennis coach Kendell Hale, whose record sits at 134-52, was again named Regional Coach of the year. Women’s volleyball enjoyed another winning season, with a 31-13 record. Other teams making the playoffs included men’s soccer and men’s basketball.

The Carnegie Foundation designated Rockhurst a national leadership site for the scholarship of teaching and learning. Rockhurst is one of only a handful of universities in the nation to earn this distinction. The University earned this as a result of its commitment to scholarly inquiry into student learning.

A sunny day brightened the first on-campus May commencement in 20 years.

The inaugural game at Loyola Park was a highlight of Rockhurst Day.

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Music, fireworks, street performers and an inaugural baseball game greeted some 1,000 visitors to campus for the revival of Rockhurst Day on Sept. 27, 2003. The event combined Family Weekend, an open house for prospective students, a celebration of the culmination of the $50 million fund-raising campaign and the dedication of Loyola Park.

The Rock Room, a popular study and hangout spot for students in Massman Hall, was renovated and transformed into a cyber café. It features a convenience store, coffee shop, big screen television, computer stations and foosball and pool tables. U.S. News and World Report ranked Rockhurst No. 13 in the Midwest Best Universities — Master’s category, a move up from last year’s No. 14 ranking.

NPR newscaster Corey Flintoff spoke to a packed house in October.

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or the second straight year, Rockhurst’s volleyball and men’s soccer teams earned berths in the NCAA II national championships, and the women’s soccer crew fell just short of advancing, checking in with a 13-6 record. Coach Tracy Rietzke’s volleyballers, who qualified for the nationals for the fourth time in five years, disposed of West Texas A&M in their first match at Metro State, Denver. In the semifinals, the Lady Hawks ousted No. 7 ranked and top-seeded Metro State. No. 8 rated Nebraska-Kearney foiled Rockhurst in the finals. “We tailed off a little earlier, but we snapped back and played very well down the stretch and in the nationals,” said Rietzke, whose Lady Hawks finished with a 31-13 record. We played well in the nationals with Jessica Shepler, Deanna Shelton and Regiane Manzato making the all-tournament team.” Shepler wound up a remarkable four-year career at Rockhurst, capping it by earning a berth on the first team All-America.

“That’s the ultimate honor for a great player,” Rietzke said. It was a frustrating windup for the men in soccer. In their opening match against Southern IllinoisEdwardsville, the Hawks battled to a 1-1 doubleovertime tie before bowing out when their foes claimed a 5-3 edge in penalty kicks. Coach Tony Tocco’s Hawks had two opportunities to score in overtime. SIU-Edwardsville did not get a shot against the aggressive Rockhurst defense. “Injuries and our inability to finish shots plagued us all season,” said Tocco after the Hawks wound up with a 10-8-2 record. “Overall, I’m disappointed because we had higher aspirations. We were very competitive, but we couldn’t cash in on our scoring opportunities. We played very well against SIU-Edwardsville, a 16-3 team that had beaten us 40 in October.” The Lady Hawks put a lid on their 13-6 season by whipping Missouri-Rolla 31 in a home-field match, a few days after a galling 0-0 tie with Emporia State in which they built advantages of 11-5 in shots and 10-1 in corner kicks.

The grass will be greener when artificial turf is installed on an enlarged Bourke Field this fall, and players’ benches will be a safer distance from the action.

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he site remains the same, but everything else will be bigger and better when the Rockhurst men’s and women’s soccer teams begin play next season. Not only will the field be enlarged, but it also will be fitted with artificial turf and lights. “We’re going from an undersized 115-by-64 foot field to NCAA regulation 120- by-70 foot,” Athletic Director Frank Diskin said. “Also, there will be another 20 feet from the sidelines of the field to the fences. That will allow for the players’ benches to be a safe distance from the action.” Soccer coach Tony Tocco, Ph.D., is enthusiastic about the field’s size and artificial turf, SprintTurf. “Not only will we be able to play night games, but we also will be able to host NCAA playoffs,” Tocco said. “The field will have durability in any kind of weather. Also, the maintenance of the field will be much easier. All you have to do is brush it off.” The Hawks will waste no time playing under the lights at home, taking on the University of Indiana in the season opener at 7 p.m. on Aug. 27. On Aug. 28 there will be an alumni game involving “oldtimers” at 6 p.m. and a match between the Hawks and players from the last five years at 7 p.m. Missouri-Kansas City, Missouri-Rolla, Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, Missouri-St. Louis and Benedictine also will travel to Bourke Field for night matches. Coach Greg Herdlick’s Lady Hawks play only one of their eight home matches under the lights, a 7 p.m. encounter with Southwest Baptist on Sept. 14.

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elly Fitzpatrick took a circuitous route to Rockhurst after starring in soccer and basketball for St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Overland Park, Kan. Before transferring to Rockhurst last season and

Off the soccer field Fitzpatrick also is a standout, earning a 3.8 grade-pointaverage on the way to a degree in marketing. quickly emerging as a star for the Lady Hawks in soccer, Fitzpatrick played for two years at Creighton. She was the second leading scorer for the Division I team as a freshman. Her sophomore season was interrupted in mid-season by a back injury. As a member of the Lady Hawks, the 5-foot-9 junior quickly became a star last season as she led the 11-5-1 team with 16 goals. She also had two

assists for a teamhigh 34 points. Four times she had two-goal games. “Kelly did everything I hoped for — and more,” coach Greg Herdlick said. “She’s been a tremendous asset. She has great skills with the ball and she’s good in the air, too. She has a different level of mentality coming from a Division I school with a great soccer reputation. She has the hunger to succeed both as an individual and on the team level.” Off the soccer field Fitzpatrick also is a standout, earning a 3.8 grade-pointaverage on the way to a degree in marketing. “I hope to work in sports marketing after graduation,” she said. Fitzpatrick, who was All-Metro and all-East Kansas League at St. Thomas Aquinas, said she went to

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Creighton because she wanted to play Division I soccer. “Then I decided I wanted to be closer to home,” she said. “Our team at Rockhurst has very good

chemistry. Playing here is more fun, and I think we can be really good. Most of our players are coming back, and there is a lot of talent there. We performed well against the very good teams but not as well as we should have against the others.”

Fitzpatrick’s basketball days are history, however. “With my back the way it is, I decided not to push it,” she said. Kelly played on the state championship basketball team her senior year at St. Thomas Aquinas. She helped the school capture state soccer titles her sophomore and junior seasons. At the Fitzpatrick house, Kelly is the oldest of four children. “My sister Kristen is 18 and my twin brothers, Ben and Brett, are 15,” she said.

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ivien Fongue is a prime example of a studentathlete. A native of Bafoussam, Cameroon, Fongue came to Rockhurst by way of Canada. Fongue wasted no time establishing himself as a student, fashioning a 3.8 grade-pointaverage in pre-med. On the basketball court the story was a little different for the 65 senior with tremendous jumping ability. “Oh, my gosh, I can’t describe how much basketball I learned at Rockhurst,” said Fongue, who became a solid starter as a senior after playing a backup role for three years.” “Vivien started three or four times before this year,” Rockhurst basketball coach Bill O’Connor said. “He was a valuable reserve, a consummate team player, a great hustler.” As a youth in Cameroon, Fongue played soccer, handball, volleyball, pingpong and tennis, a rather busy slate for him. “No basketball,” Fongue smiled. “All of my six sisters and brother played basketball, but I got started in the game late. I’m No. 6 in age in my family. My

youngest sister, who is 14, is 5-11 and plays tennis and basketball.” Fongue, whose father is a teacher and

mother a nurse, is planning on attending medical school after graduating from Rockhurst. “After that I’d like to be a doctor for Doctors Without Borders or an organization like that. Eventually, I want to go home.” Fongue followed his sister to Emeryville, Ontario, in 1999, and attended College Des Grands Lacs. “I came to Kansas City to visit my aunt and my uncle, and one of his friends, Conrad Weledji, saw me play basketball in a gym in Overland Park. He suggested that I play more. He said he knew some people around here

involved in college basketball. That’s when I met coach O’Connor. I spoke very poor English at the time. I played in a summer league with

some of the Rockhurst guys, and Coach offered me a partial scholarship. “It couldn’t have been a better situation for me. Rockhurst is an excellent university. Being a student and basketball player here is something special.”

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ADVANCEMENT DIGEST Dance Marathon to Support Children

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ever a man to sit and wait for opportunity to come to him, Barnett C. Helzberg Jr. makes his own opportunities. He approached investor Warren Buffett on the streets of New York and offered to sell him Helzberg Diamonds. You can hear Helzberg’s insights when he discusses his book, What I Learned Before I Sold to Warren Buffet, at the 39th annual Library Guild Critique Luncheon, at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 22, at Mission Hills Country Club. What I Learned Before I Sold to Warren Buffet shares lessons learned as an entrepreneur. It draws from the author’s many years of experience at Helzberg Diamonds, a family-owned business that expanded under his guidance from

less than 30 stores to more than 140 stores in 23 states. Helzberg’s hard-won advice inspires business students in the management courses he teaches at Rockhurst, which he has done for more than 10 years. In honor of the support he and his wife, Shirley, have given the University, in 2002 Rockhurst renamed its business school the Helzberg School of Management. This year’s event, held in memory of long-time Library Guild member Jeanne Thompson, includes a reception and book signing before the luncheon. Reservations are $25. Helzberg’s book will be available to attendees for a special price. For more information, call Tori Snowden at (816) 501-4807.

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ervice projects often involve scrubbing floors, building houses and other less-thanglamorous assignments. This fall, however, Rockhurst students will have the chance to boogie down for a good cause. Students will get their groove on to support the medical treatment of sick children in local hospitals during Dance Marathon, Nov. 13-14. Held in the Convocation Center, participants will enjoy a DJ, entertainment, games, activities and food during the 28-hour event. The student dancers raise money by securing donations and pledges in advance. All proceeds will help children at KU Medical Center and Children’s Mercy Hospital. Children receiving medical treatment and their families will be invited to join the fun and share their stories with students. Dance Marathon is a fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network, and is held annually on

about 50 college campuses nationwide. As the only event of its kind in the Kansas City area, Rockhurst organizers hope to raise $30,000. The event is a satisfying experience for students who have a great time while performing a valuable community service. “Some of these kids have been in the hospital for months on end,” said Beth Groh, ‘06, chair of Rockhurst’s organizing committee. “We want them to be able to enjoy a day where they don’t have to worry about that.” For more information about donations or getting involved, contact Kim Bear, assistant dean of students, at (816) 501-4843 or visit www. rudancin.com.

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n honor of longtime benefactor Joseph J. McGee Jr., who passed away last year, and his wife, Anne, the McGee Foundation donated $50,000 to Rockhurst to fund the 2004 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) Summer Institute. Through years of generosity, Joe and Anne McGee funded the McGee Chair in Communication, which gave rise to the Center for Teaching Excellence, sparking Rockhurst’s involvement in the relatively new field of the scholarship of teaching and learning. The McGee Foundation, which represents the larger McGee family, also has a long-standing relationship with Rockhurst and regularly helps fund projects that maintain campus facilities. This year, however, the foundation chose to fund the 2004 Scholarship of Teaching and Learning project in honor of Joe McGee. “The McGee family has been instrumental in getting us to this point, and this gift from the McGee Foundation will allow our institute to

become an annual event,” said Anita Salem, interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and national Carnegie Scholar. The scholarship of teaching and learning is an emerging initiative in higher education, in which faculty members are beginning to shift the focus of questions about their work from what they are teaching to what their students are learning. In 2002, Rockhurst became one of 12 nationally recognized institutions in the field of teaching and learning. “Rockhurst is a place that has always valued teaching and learning; it’s a gift we get from our Jesuit heritage,” said Salem. In the Jesuit spirit of Magis, she said, “Treating both teaching and learning as scholarly endeavors is ‘the more.’ ” Joe McGee served Rockhurst in many capacities, including as a Regent and Trustee Emeritus. McGee attended Rockhurst High School and Rockhurst College, and completed his degree at Georgetown University. In 1977, McGee received an honorary doctorate of humanities from Rockhurst. He died Sept. 3, 2003.

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hile they no longer gather in the library or Xavier-Loyola Hall or the TKE house, Rockhurst alumni are finding innovative ways to keep up with their former classmates. In venues less formal than organized reunions, various groups of Rockhurst alumni are getting together for everything from dinner to golf to investing. Several women from the class of ’93 meet monthly for a dinner club to catch up and try new Kansas City restaurants. These “Dining Divas,” a group that includes Mary Mooney Burns, Jennifer Fischer Rinella, Pam Hill Epley, Heather Stone Diebold, Cadie Bardone Connors, Colleen Bardone Garcia, Kimberly Brant, Micah Hobbs, Deb Flores, Mary Beth Schlautman Homburg, Shannon Maher Denney, Shari Diskin Tarwater, Melanie Sharp Dailey and Dana Heckenkamp Dreier, also have taken turns hosting an annual Christmas party for the past 10 years. Not to be outdone, a group of men from the class of ’93 gathers each January in South Padre Island for the “Golf & Gulp on the Gulf Invitational,” a two-day competitively handicapped golf tournament. Brian Jimerson,

Tony McKelvy, Brian Dreier, Mike Drew and Rocky Denny are among the golfers who compete each year. Rockhurst grads from the class of ’88 who have a loftier goal — making money — have met monthly for more than 10 years to buy stock. The Rockhurst Beach Investment Group got its name from the group’s favorite college pastime, crashing Jacuzzis in local hotels and talking about how they’d take over the world after graduation. “We have more fun catching up than making any serious money, although that is always nice,” says Chris Kopecky, ’88. Several future Rockhurst alumni are getting to know each other through the “Rockhurst Rugrats,” a monthly playgroup for children of alums primarily from the class of ’95. Recent activities have included trips to the zoo and a puppet show. The Rugrats’ parents include Sean and Polly (Enos) Franke, Terry Madden, Ryan and Billy (Bryant) Pichardo, Tim Chapman, Jon Edzards, Maggie Mitchell Dors, John and Kelly (Domkowski) Meiners and Karolyn (Dionne) Dreiling. Want help starting your own group? Need to find contact information for your Rockhurst classmates? Contact Deb Flores, J.D., ’93, director of alumni and constituent relations, at (816) 501-4199 or [email protected].

Dining Divas of the class of 1993: Row 1 (l-r) Shari Diskin Tarwater, Sherri Gordon, Jennifer Fischer Rinella, Mary Beth Schlautman Homburg; Row 2 Marianne Mooney Morgan, Shannon Maher Denney, Heather Stone Diebold, Micah Hobbs, Melanie Sharp Dailey, Kimberly Brant and Deb Flores

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t’s time again to work on your golf swing and practice those dance steps. Rockhurst has some special events coming up, so mark your calendars today.

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he Library of Congress assists Sarajevo in re-establishing a national library after a devastating fire. A holocaust survivor is touched by the simple act of a U.S. soldier who opens a door for her during the liberation of a concentration camp. These are two of the stories that personalized the concept of international relations for three Rockhurst students who visited Washington, D.C., in January as part of the Global Futures program. The Rockhurst Alumni Association provided partial funding for the trip, continuing its tradition of supporting educational, leadership and service opportunities for students. Three Rockhurst students joined students from several area universities on the trip, where they visited the Capitol, the Library of Congress, the Washington, D.C., World Trade Center, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Holocaust Museum. Ted John, ’04, a business management major, said the story about the woman in the concentration camp helped reinforce his dream of making a difference for others. After completing his degree, John hopes to find a way to establish a business in an impoverished area and funnel profits back into critical services such as daycare. Natasha Beckan, ’05, who is majoring in international business, said today’s global world makes it imperative to look beyond U.S. borders. “Just about everything we touch is probably made in another country, so even if we never leave Kansas City, we touch the world somehow. It’s important to understand those countries.”

Rockhurst alumni are invited to return to campus June 11-13 for the 2004 installment of the Rockhurst University Alumni College. The bargain “tuition” of $100 covers two nights in the Town House Village, all meals, and an eclectic selection of enriching courses. You can choose from topics such as photography, Kansas City history or astronomy, and activities such as jogging or an American Jazz Museum tour. For those who choose not to stay on campus, the cost is $60 per person.

Celebrity Golf Classic Join us Monday, June 28, for the second annual Joseph M. Freeman Celebrity Golf Classic to be held at The Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate. Proceeds from the Classic will help fund Rockhurst athletics. Celebrity team members will include past and present Chiefs, Royals, Comets and Wizards, as well as the

1964 NAIA Basketball Championship team from Rockhurst. A pairings party and auction will be held Sunday, June 27, at the Chiefs Pavilion at Arrowhead Stadium. The cost is $275 per golfer, which includes admission to the Pairings Party.

Rockhurst Day Don’t miss the second annual Rockhurst Day, which is scheduled to coincide with Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 2. Events will include the dedication of the Loyola Park Athletic Complex, an academic and student organization fair, an open house for prospective students, the homecoming soccer game and several other activities.

Rockhurst Gala Join us for an elegant evening at the ninth annual Rockhurst Gala. The event will be held Saturday, Oct. 16, in the Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. Past galas have raised money for scholarships and student services, including service trips to Guatemala, Mexico and Belize. For details about these events, contact Tori Snowden at (816) 501-4807 or [email protected].

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CLASS NOTES ’42 William J. Rees, M.D., has passed the FCC qualifying examination and is now a certified Amateur Radio Operator. He is “on the air” in Edmonds, Wash., using the call sign KD7YRN.

’66 Phillip F. Stambaugh recently was honored by the National Defined Contribution Council at its annual symposium in Washington, D.C., as he was elected vice president emeritus of the board of trustees. The NDCC is the trade association of 401(k) pension plan providers. Stambaugh helped form the Council 10 years ago and was instrumental in the development of 401(k) plans for State Street Global Advisors, CIGNA, Scudder, and Deutsch BankAmericas.

the 2003 “Congenial Counselor Award.”

’73 Michael R. McAdam, Kansas City, Mo., Municipal Court judge, recently became president of the American Judges Association. McAdam has been a member since 1993 and has served on the American Judges Association board of governors and as secretary, first vice president, second vice president and president-elect of the association.

’81 Robert K. Wear graduated from George Washington University in 1983 with a master’s degree in security policy studies. Wear is a senior buyer for SAIC in McLean, Va., and is engaged to former Kansas City resident Sharon Mahler.

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James W. McManus was recognized by the Missouri House of Representatives in a resolution brought before the House to honor attorneys who “demonstrate exemplary professionalism and civility in daily practice of law through the true embodiment of gallantry, peacemaking, harmony, and friendship.” The Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association awarded him

Nancy Dorr has been appointed director of outreach senior services at Saint Joseph Hospital in Kirkwood, Mo. Dorr manages long-term care casemanagement, develops social service programs, manages the parish-nurse liaison program and establishes partnerships with long-term-care facilities and other agencies.

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’87, MBA ’90 Steven W. Thompson leads the Kansas City office of WSI P3 Web Solutions, an international Internet and education consulting firm with more than 700 offices worldwide. WSI P3 works with small- and medium-sized businesses to implement e-business and e-marketing solutions.

’88 MBA Ann Lucretia Rowlette earned her master of science degree in information and telecommunications systems from the school of professional studies in business and education at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md., in May 2003. She works for Quest Telecommunications and lives in Bethesda, Md.

’89 Shannon Grus joins the Franklin County Area United Way as coordinator of programs. Her main responsibilities are agency programs, development and allocations. Grus lives with her husband and two children in Rosebud, Mo.

’90 MBA Keith Burnett was promoted to vice president of administrative services for Con-Way Transportation Services in Ann Arbor, Mich., which he joined in 1999. He won the 2002

Con-Way President’s Award for his work.

’92 XMBA Tony Wayne is director and partner of IronHorse LLC, a specialty business and financial services firm that provides business valuation, value recovery and bankruptcy support. In summer 2003, he earned certification as an insolvency and restructuring adviser and as a valuation analyst.

’96 James Mulik received his master’s degree in applied statistics from The Ohio State University in 1998. He served in the Peace Corps in Kiribati as a mathematics teacher trainer and data analyst for the Kiribati government’s Ministry of Environmental and Social Development from 1998 to 2003. Mulik married Sepeaue Neneia Taratiera on Dec. 31, 2001, and they are expecting a child in March. He is a senior analyst at Cascadia Community College in Bothell, Wash.

’97 Christoper C. Javillonar recently joined Rabbitt, Pitzer & Snodgrass as an associate. Javillonar will practice in the areas of architect and engineer professional liability, construction and product liability defense. He graduated

from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, where he was awarded the Judge John W. Calhoun Trial Practice Award. Javillonar is a member of the Missouri Bar, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis and the Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers.

’97 MOT Beth Hughes has been an occupational therapist at Hannibal Regional Hospital for five years, and she recently became certified in lymphedema treatment.

’97 MPT Jack Cady has established a system to help runners improve their form through the use of video analysis, and has founded Stride Mechanics LLC, a company that pre-

sents educational seminars for runners, coaches and physical therapists. Cady also works as a physical therapist at the Orthopedic and Sports Rehab Clinic of Lee’s Summit Hospital.

’98 Melissa Celeste (Burns) Chassels, D.O., is an internal medicine resident at Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Chassels’ daughter, Vivienne, just turned 13 months old. Chassels’ husband, Loren, will graduate from medical school this spring and plans to start an internal medicine residency in St. Louis.

’98, MPT ’00 Tiffany Tibbets Bohm began work on her doctor of physical therapy degree through Simmons College

of Health Sciences, of Boston, Mass., in January 2004. Bohm’s studies will be entirely online. Bohm lives in Shawnee, Kan.

’99 Chalet Hannah works as a molecular biologist at Monsanto in St. Louis, Mo. She will graduate May 9, 2004, with an MBA from Webster University. Elizabeth (Libby) Lally Lyons, after graduating with a major in psychology, attended Saint Louis University School of Social Service and received an MSW degree in May 2001. In addition, Lyons was awarded a summer internship with Catholic Charities USA in the Washington, D.C., area. While at SLU, Lyons met future husband, Joe, as he was completing his doctoral degree in public policy. The cou-

ple married on June 1, 2002, and until their July 2003 departure for England, Elizabeth was employed at Midtown Catholic Community Services in St. Louis. Joe is a federal civilian employee on a naval base and Elizabeth volunteers at a family support center on the base.

’00 Maggie Maloney joined Hawthorn Pharmaceuticals’ sales force as a sales professional. Maloney’s responsibilities include marketing Hawthorn products to health care professionals in Kansas City, Kan.

’03 David Johnson has entered the master’s program in history at Minnesota State University in Mankato, Minn.

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CLASS NOTES Marriages ’93 Anthony A. McKelvey married Suzanne Michelle Campobasso at Redemptorist Catholic Church in Kansas City, Mo., on Oct. 25, 2003. The couple lives in Overland Park, Kan.

’94 Colleen Elizabeth Conway and John Chadwick Holloway were married on May 17, 2003, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic

Church in Kansas City, Mo. The couple lives in Prairie Village, Kan.

’99 Tyler Breed and Brianne Bamberger, ‘01, were married on Dec. 20, 2003, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in St. Louis, Mo. Tyler graduated from Saint Louis University Law School in May 2002 and is practicing law with Ryals & Soffer, P.C. in Clayton, Mo. Brianne graduated in May 2003 from the University

of Missouri-Columbia with a master’s degree in applied mathematics. She works as a marketing specialist at T.C. Jacoby & Co. in St. Louis, Mo. Brent Collins married Traci Lynn Maguire on May 3, 2003, in Omaha, Neb., at St. Leo’s Catholic Church. Brent is a marketing manager for HewlettPackard and is pursuing a master’s degree at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. Dr. Scott Schepker and Rae Anne Fisch were mar-

ried on Oct. 4, 2003, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Burlington, Iowa. They reside in Peoria, Ill.

’00 Tim Besmer and Joanna Kelley, ‘01, were married on July 19, 2003. Tim is a public accountant in St. Louis. Joanna received her master’s degree from Saint Louis University in May 2003 and works as a speech language pathologist.

Wanted: Future Famous Rocks Know a high school student trying to select the right university? How about a co-worker who’s ready to complete a bachelor’s degree? Or, maybe you have an employee who could benefit from master’s-level education. If you provide the pertinent contact information, the Rockhurst

Admission Office will do the rest. Please complete the form below and return it to: Rockhurst University, Office of Admission, 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, MO, 64110-2561, or reply to [email protected].

The full greening of the Quad will be welcome after this year’s particularly cold, snowy winter in Kansas City. Gina Todd married Stephen Pasalich on Sept. 27, 2003, at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Alison Witty married Stephen P. Black at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Oct. 4, 2003.

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Angela Withers married David Stoeberl on Nov. 8, 2003, in St. Louis, Mo.

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Ryan Joseph Broyles and Maria Theresa Cordova, ’01, were married at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Lenexa, Kan., on July 12, 2003. They live in Bloomington, Ind.

Births ’91

announce the birth of their son, Nash Marcus Coleman, born July 24, 2003. Tom Quinlivan and He has an older sister, Melissa (Vescovo) Quinlivan Reece. Proud grandparents ‘93, announce the birth of are Dick and Daffy Shaw. their third child, Samuel Thomas, on Oct. 7, 2003. Sam joins older sister Emily, ’93 4, and brother Charlie, 7. Pam Hill Epley and husband, Allen, announce the birth of their twins, Eva ’91, ’95 MBA Rose and Elliot Lawrence, Lisa (Meyer) Connor and born Dec. 9, 2003. husband, Mike, announce the birth of their son, Ben’94 jamin Kelly, born June 16, 2003. He joins big brothers Rocky and Shannon Andrew, 4, and Ryan, 2. Denney, ’93, announce the birth of Olivia Lynne, born Oct. 10, 2003. Olivia joins ’92 big brothers Brock, 2, and Shannon (Shaw) ColeCael, 1. man and Jonathan Coleman

’95 Brian Schindler and wife, Laura, had their second child on Sept. 23, 2003. Her name is Molly Katarina. Their first daughter, Morgan Marie, 3, is excited to be a big sister. Emily (Aguilar) Cisneros and her husband, Rudy, announce the birth of their second child, Rachel Marie, born Aug. 15, 2003.

’96 Tracy (Arroyo) Porter and her husband, Brad, announce the birth of their first child, Jackson, on Nov. 10, 2003.

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CLASS NOTES ’97 Heidi (Metzger) Hardcastle and her husband, Raymond, announce the birth of their son, Maxwell Scott, born Aug. 6, 2003. David Przybylski and his wife, Mieke DeSimone Przybylski, announce the birth of their first child, Anna Marie, born Nov. 9, 2003.

’98 Jane (Newman)Westring and her husband, Kevin, announce the birth of their first child, Jacob Michael, born on Aug. 29, 2003.

’99 Victoria (Rinck) Zadoyan and her husband, Sargis, announce the birth of their daughter, Christine Sargisi Zadoyan, Oct. 17, 2003.

’99 MOT Darii Wohlers and her husband, Rick, announce the birth of their son, Colin Nathaniel, born May 9, 2003. Colin joins his older sister McKenna, 3.

Deaths Joseph Howard Doran (’35) Dec. 2, 2003 John B. O’Hern (’38) Dec. 16, 2003 John F. “Jack” Byrne (’38) Sept. 6, 2003 Edward Lee Baty Sr. (’40) Oct. 26, 2003

Joseph John McGee Jr. (’41) Sept. 3, 2003 William J. Troupe (’44) Oct. 19, 2003 Abner Herman Trembly Jr. (’47) Jan. 10, 2004 Louis B. “Putt” Loschke (’48) Sept. 7, 2003 Paul Ruggles Sims (’48) Aug. 13, 2003 James Craig Laird Sr. (’49) Dec. 9, 2003 Maurice M. McNellis (’49) Jan. 15, 2004 Donald J. Flanagan (’55) Oct. 30, 2003 Marvin L. Whitton (’57) Oct. 30, 2003 Aubrey Ellis Richardson (’59) Nov. 16, 2003 Theodore Clyde “Ted” Taylor (’61) Aug. 20, 2003 Robert D. Wholey (’62) Jan. 6, 2004 Lowell Thomas (Tom) Chisam (’63) Sept. 4, 2003 Dennis Farley (’64) Oct. 19, 2003 Michael S. McBride (’68) Aug. 8, 2003 Max D. Pate (’69) Aug. 12, 2003 Robert J. Edwards (71) Oct. 11, 2003 Marvin Ray Reed Sr. (’78) Nov. 4, 2003 Donald Eugene Yantzi Jr. (’78) Jan. 16, 2004 Milton Edward “Milt” Johnson (’84) Dec. 11, 2003 Margot Sue Sturgeon (’89) Oct. 28, 2003 Karla Marie Parker (’94) Sept. 2, 2001

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The Rev. Robert R. Burke, S.J., and his sister, Mary Grogan, visited Ireland in 1998 with the Rockhurst Center for Arts and Letters.

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he Rev. Robert R. Burke, S.J., served Rockhurst for more than 20 years as a faculty member in the English department and a leading supporter of arts and culture on campus. Burke passed away Oct. 26 at the Campion Center at Weston College in Weston, Mass., where he had lived since leaving Rockhurst in 1999. A Shakespearean scholar, Burke was passionate about his work. “He could quote from Shakespeare to fit any occasion, and frequently did,” said Cynthia Cartwright, director of the Center for Arts and Letters. He was instrumental in creating a vibrant cultural life at Rockhurst and throughout Kansas City. He was a founder of the Center for Arts and Letters in 1989 and the Season of the Arts performing arts series in 1977. He served on the Kansas City Arts Council board, coordinated Shakespeare festivals and served as a charter member of the Missouri Citizens for the Arts. “He dealt tremendously well with patrons of the arts in our community,” said Joseph Cirincione, Ph.D., professor of English. He helped establish the Center Study Trip to Europe and the West Coast and led 20 annual New York theater trips. Some even may remember Burke performing in Rockhurst theater productions. In the classroom, he engaged his students in Shakespeare and literature, and his students knew him as a dynamic, colorful teacher. He was awarded emeritus status in 2000. Burke received his bachelor’s degree from Boston College, master’s degrees from Boston College and Fordham University, and Ph.D. from the University of Toronto. He taught at Rockhurst from 1975-99. “We’ll miss him a lot,” said Cartwright.

The Charles Family: (From left) Peter, Dan, Mary Kate, Mary, Brendan and Patrick.

Now It’s Our Turn “My father was a strong supporter “When I recall how Fr. Freeman wrote Ad of Jesuit education and I want Majorem Dei Gloriam, ‘for the greater glory of God,’ on the board in class, it to pass that along to my children. reminds me how we’re called to think The world needs more people and to act beyond our personal needs” with critical thinking skills” — Dan Charles, ’88 —Mary Charles, ’89

With the Dan and Mary Charles Scholarship, which the couple established through their estate plan, new generations of Rockhurst students will continue the tradition. F OR

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The Rockhurst community collected more than 1,500 toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste for children in Guatemala. Each year, a group from Rockhurst visits the La Labor area during spring break to provide health-care education and assistance. This year’s group included Calvin Renteria, ’06, and Jacqueline Schumacher, ’05.

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