ELEVATING EDUCATION

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ELEVATING EDUCATION

MARIAN UNIVERSITY
Indianapolis
MAGAZINE
SPRING/SUMMER 2013
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Features
Redefining Leadership 4
The Marian University Academy for Teaching and Learning Leadership
Education by the Numbers 14
A snapshot of the School of Education and
Marian University Academy for Teaching and Learning Leadership
The Hunger Games 18
Marian University football
World-Class Athletes and Students 20
Marian University cycling
End Note 29
School of Education: The Seed of Marian University
Departments
News at MU 8
Upcoming Events 12
Letter from the Director 22
Class Notes 24
PUBLICATION INFORMATION
President
Daniel J. Elsener
Director of Campus Communications
Mark Apple
Editor
Katie Bradley, project coordinator
for marketing communications
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Sarah Ley ’05, alumni relations associate
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director of alumni and donor relations
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alumni relations
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Dear Marian University Community,
In the last 10 years, Marian University has experienced
what many are calling “the Marian Miracle,” which has
resulted in extraordinary growth and change. We have
built new buildings, created new academic programs,
grown enrollment significantly, added a football team,
and most amazing of all, we will soon open the first
new medical school in Indiana in more than a century!
Yes, without a doubt, we have witnessed miraculous
changes, but we shouldn’t be too surprised. We are
building on a solid foundation. The Sisters of St. Francis,
Oldenburg, Indiana, and our Franciscan values have
guided our actions from the beginning, and they
continue to shape our academic and co-curricular
programs, our buildings, and most importantly, our
board, faculty, staff , donors, and students.
In this magazine, you will read about one of our top
priorities: the Marian University Academy for Teaching
and Learning Leadership. I am very passionate
about this program because I have dedicated my
entire professional career—as a teacher, principal,
superintendent, foundation executive committed
to education, and now as a university president—to
advancing the educational opportunities available to
students in my community. My experiences have shown
me time and time again the importance and impact of
effective school leaders.
The academy prepares school leaders to confront
and solve complex challenges in today’s educational
institutions. The Sisters of St. Francis began their
ministry in Oldenburg, Indiana, in 1851 educating
women who would become teachers in their local
communities. Since then, we have continued and
grown that tradition, elevating education one student,
one teacher, and one school at a time. Now, by finding
and training transformative leaders, we are going a step
further, following our calling for peace and justice, to
ensure that all children receive an excellent education.
The Marian University Academy for Teaching and
Learning Leadership, led by Assistant Vice President
and Director Lindan B. Hill, Ph.D., and the School
of Education, led by Dean Diana Cheshire, Ph.D.,
exemplify our Franciscan call for responsible
stewardship. Teachers and school leaders are called
to find the specific gifts and talents of those they
lead. They are called to support the dignity of each
individual, to use their resources responsibly, and
to give time and attention to every student. We are
teaching our future teachers and leaders how to do this.
The Marian Miracle reaches beyond the classroom.
Last December, we won the NAIA national football
championship. When we started the football program
in 2007, we only won one game, but the coaches, the
players, and the fans did not give up. Our players
learned dignity of the individual, but they also learned
to support each other on and off the field and to win
games as a team.
In May, our cycling team won its 22nd national
championship. Coach Dean Peterson has built a
world-class program with exceptional student-athletes.
Not only do they keep up with their studies and travel
around the country winning national championships,
but they also give back to the community, by assisting
the cycling team at Providence Cristo Rey High School
in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Yes, Marian University is experiencing unprecedented
growth and change. With the help of God’s grace and
the commitment of many people, we are becoming a
great Catholic university that provides an education
that profoundly transforms lives. Every day, we
are practicing, living, and learning the Franciscan
values: dignity of the individual, peace and justice,
reconciliation, and responsible stewardship.
This fall, we will open the Marian University College
of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-COM). This has been
a long journey and I can’t wait to see this come to
fruition. Our next magazine will be dedicated to the
Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences, our new
medical school, and the newly named Alan and Sue
Leighton School of Nursing. In the meantime, please go
to www.marian.edu/newsroom for information about
the many exciting events we have planned. Mark your
calendar for Friday, October 18, 2013, when we will
celebrate the Making Miracles Gala at the JW Marriott
in downtown Indianapolis. I look forward to seeing you
there and at all of the many events happening prior to it.
Together we are on a journey that will place Marian
University among the great Catholic universities in this
country. As always, thank you for your prayers and for
the investments you are making to advance the mission
of this great institution. Your generosity continues the
Sisters’ spirit of loving service to God’s people and it
provides the human, physical, and financial resources
we need to ensure that Marian University continues to
grow and prosper.
Enjoy this issue of Marian University Magazine and
experience the many miracles happening on our
campus every day!
God Bless,
Daniel J. Elsener, President
Kathleen Spears
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Major in Elementary
Education, 2012
Hometown: Chesterton, Indiana
“Marian University has
provided many resources to
prepare me for my future.
From day one, I was placed
in a classroom at a local
school, and I have been
in a classroom ever since.
Teaching experiences in
diverse schools helped prepare
me for my future.”
Spears fell in love with Marian University the first time she visited
campus. “I love the community feeling and was welcomed with
open arms. I knew Marian University was for me!” Spears quickly
learned she could always count on her professors and the staff to
lend a helping hand when needed and help her to feel at home.
Spears currently teaches second grade at Oaklandon Elementary
School in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Make a Gift that Matters
When you invest in Marian University student scholarships, you’re making
a great Catholic liberal arts education available to students. And since
more than 90 percent of graduates stay and work in Indiana, your gift
reaps rewards not only for you and them, but also for our community
and economy.
Here are just a few of the scholarship investment opportunities that are
available at Marian University:
Century Healer Partner - $100,000
Excellence in Academic Achievement Partner - $50,000
Integration of Faith and Learning Partner - $25,000
Outstanding Community Service Partner - $10,000
Living Franciscan Values Partner - $5,000
Knights Partner - $1,000
Those who invest in a scholarship will be invited to the Making Miracles
Gala on October 18, 2013 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis. For
more information, contact John Finke, vice president for institutional
advancement, at jfinke@marian.edu or 317.955.6202.
I AM a Knight!
MARIAN UNIVERSITY®
OCTOBER 18, 2013
Marian University Magazine | Spring 2013
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Redefining
Leadership
is shaping tomorrow’s leaders and redefining what it means to lead.
by Katie Bradley
When Roderick Wheeler, a senior grants officer specializing in youth
development and education related issues for the Central Indiana
Community Foundation’s College Readiness Initiative, sat down with a
group of teachers at one of Indianapolis’ failing schools and asked them
why their programs weren’t working, they all had the same answer: “The
families don’t care about education.”
He was shocked. Not because this was the first time he had heard
this excuse and not because it is not a contributing factor. No, he was
shocked because he was sitting in a room with seven teachers who all
believed that what they were doing did not matter.
“You have to come to school every day and know that you can make a
difference,” Wheeler said. “If teachers don’t know their mission and know
that they can create change, then they won’t.”
It is the job of school leaders to create the school culture and set a clear
mission and vision for their schools. If leaders aren’t effectively creating
that positive school culture for their teachers, students, and communities,
then schools will fail and students will suffer.
T. Jeffrey Hannah, J.D., academy faculty member and chief administrative
officer at National Government Services, Inc., talks to his students about
the importance of servant leadership. Instead of focusing solely on
metrics and the bottom line, Hannah talks to his employees about who
they are and what they stand for.
“If we can change the dialogue around performance, so that we begin
with who we are and what we stand for, we can change the game. And
that is what we are trying to do,” Hannah said.
The current challenges facing schools and education in the United States
are complicated, but it is a widely accepted notion that principals and
school leaders are a critical force in school improvement.
“A strong principal can effect student achievement by as much as 10-25
percent. Now, you combine that with powerful, transformative teaching
and you have a recipe for success,” said assistant vice president and
director of the Marian University Academy for Teaching and Learning
Leadership, Lindan B. Hill, Ph.D.
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As a school superintendent in both Wichita, Kansas and Indianapolis,
Indiana, Marian University President Daniel J. Elsener knows how critical
school leaders and principals are to the success of a school.
“Academic performance; teacher recruitment, performance, and retention;
test scores; enrollment; and parent involvement were higher when I had
a great leader in the office,” said President Elsener. “I learned that the
most important job I could do as a superintendent is recruit, support, and
retain great principals.”
Marian University Develops the Marian University Academy
for Teaching and Learning Leadership
The genesis idea for the academy came in late 2008 when President
Elsener and Marian University’s then dean of the School of Education
(now assistant vice president and director of the academy), Dr. Lindan
Hill, had a conversation with teachers from Teach For America (TFA) and
The New Teacher Project (TNTP). The teachers remarked that while they
felt well prepared to go out and change education, some were hindered
by ineffective and sometimes destructive school administrations.
“It became clear to me that we needed to do more than train great
teachers. Why spend so much time recruiting teachers from around the
country to Indianapolis if we are going to put them in schools with weak
leadership? When we do, they’re leaving,” said President Elsener.
Research by Education Next, a journal published by the Hoover Institute,
supports the correlation between highly effective leadership and teacher
turnover. In fact, according to their research, poorly performing teachers
are more likely to leave schools with highly performing principals.
“A great teacher’s work is not supported or affirmed by a poor school
leader, but it is certainly supported and affirmed by a strong school
leader. And mostly importantly, students prosper and flourish with strong
teachers and leaders,” said Hill.
While there are many principal academies and school leadership
programs throughout the United States, there is a lack of high-quality
candidates and a growing need for strong leaders.
“Through inspiration, perspiration, and trial and error, we have created a
leadership program to fill the void and get great leaders into our schools,”
Hill said.
A New and Different Curriculum
The academy launched in July of 2010 with a three-year program. During
the first year, students participate part-time in both on-site seminars and
online courses. The final two years are spent in a mentored residency
once the students are in leadership positions.
The curriculum is unconventional and represents a departure from
traditional school administration programs.
“Our curriculum is built on sources outside traditional education
administration. We explore systems analysis and inquiry systems, crisis
management, health care administration, labor economics, public
policy, sociology, character development, non-profit governance, multiple
regression analysis, decision theory, and change theory,” Hill said.
The academy uses a “differentiated faculty” model that includes
nationally and internationally recognized scholars, researchers, and
authors, as well as Marian University faculty. Many of the national faculty
come from disciplines other than education, but the information and
insights they bring to the academy go to the heart of powerful leadership
for schools.
Systems Thinking
The academy begins with a systems thinking course taught by Ian Mitroff,
Ph.D., president and founder of Mitroff Crisis Management and adjunct
professor at the University of California, Berkeley.
Systems thinking teaches leadership candidates to think critically and
strategically when working with school systems. The course focuses on
solving the right problem the right way and instituting operational systems
that support student achievement. Leadership candidates work with case
studies in order to formulate problems from multiple perspectives and
learn how to manage messes.
For example, while working with the Department of Education to assess
Indiana’s schools, Roderick Wheeler came across the term, “bubble
kids.” “Bubble kids” is a term many schools use to describe students
who are most likely, with a little more attention, to pass. Many schools
are identifying these students and focusing their time and resources on
passing those students.
In the meantime, students who are failing and students who are doing
average-to- great, are not getting the attention they need.
“What about your brightest and your most challenged students? You need
to show growth among all of your kids,” said Wheeler. “Systems thinking
teaches leaders to focus on actual achievement, not just improving the
metrics,” said Wheeler.
Sheila Akinleye ’09
After attending Marian University for her master of
arts in teaching, Sheila Akinleye wanted to do more
in education. She came back in 2010 to attend the
Marian University Academy for Teaching and
Learning Leadership.
Now, Akinleye is a part of a new agricultural and
environmental sciences program at Arsenal Technical
High School, where she serves as plant and soil sciences
instructor. She is able to combine her experience
and expertise in engineering, landscape architecture,
and educational leadership to introduce urban high
school students to different, agriculture-focused career
opportunities in STEM.
“I am a teacher first, but I’m also building a new
program, running a greenhouse, and making sure that
our facilities have all of the resources we need to have a
successful program. We’re starting from the ground up,”
said Akinleye.
Authentic Leadership
The academy’s Authentic Leadership course explores, in depth, the
powerful connection between authentic servant leadership and
leadership competencies.
“We ask the candidates to think hard about what their personal
philosophy of leadership and how to take ownership of their development
as professional leaders,” Hannah said.
Marlon Llewellyn heard about the academy when a colleague in the
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) recommended he apply. Llewellyn
decided to apply and became a part of the first cohort for the academy.
He began his journey with Marian University in 2010 and said that he
immediately knew he was in the right place.
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I need to provide ways to support that effort, whether that be creating a
completely new system or making changes to the current one,”
said Lecher.
Turning Vision into Action
aims to be one of the top 10 school leadership programs in the United
States and is well on its way.
In 2012, Marian University announced that it had an exclusive agreement
with Teach For America to be a national training site for school leaders.
TFA will recruit students from across the nation to come to Marian
University for leadership training.
Marlon Llewellyn serves as dean of scholars at Arlington High School
in Indianapolis.
“The academy challenged me to truly identify my strengths and
weaknesses as a leader while keeping my focus on creating change.
The academy has given me the opportunity to recreate myself into an
authentic leader that will deliver academic results which are required
while positively impacting scholars’ futures,” Llewellyn said.
“We have an inspirational vision to be top 10 in the nation in recruiting,
educating, mentoring, and supporting K-12 leaders who will effect
transformational and sustainable change in education in Indiana and
throughout the United States,” President Elsener said. “We are working
with Teach For America and local and national leaders to find the best
talent to lead our schools.”
Since it began three years ago, the academy has received national
attention as a member of the George W. Bush Institute’s Alliance to
Reform in Education Leadership (AREL) and the KIPP Leadership
Design Fellowship (KLDF). Other members of these exclusive leadership
organizations include: Harvard Graduate School of Education, New York
City Leadership Academy, and Teachers College at Columbia University.
Now dean of scholars at Arlington High School in Indianapolis, Indiana,
Llewellyn continues to evolve into a true authentic leader.
“As a leader, I must be fearless with fidelity, intentional with my practice.
You never want to be in a position where your fear hinders you from
making critical decisions as the decisions you make as an authentic
and servant leader are designed not to save one, but to save a nation,”
Llewellyn said. “I have also learned that leadership is not a popularity
contest and everyone will not be a ‘cheerleader’ for you.
Hannah teaches his students the importance of leaders being both
supporting and demanding of their teams.
“The most powerful organizations are highly demanding and highly
supporting. Both are necessary. If I provide high levels of support
without corresponding high expectations, I end up with institutionalized
underperformance. If I am highly demanding without corresponding
high levels of support, I am likely to crush the organization’s spirit, again
resulting in poor performance,” said Hannah. “Ultimately, a leader’s
primary responsibility is to liberate others so that they can explore and
realize their potential.”
Eric Lecher ’06, who was recently named principal of Providence Cristo
Rey High School (PCRHS) in Indianapolis, also attended the first cohort of
the academy in 2010.
“I learned that when you build a school of high expectations, you have
to support those expectations. For example, if I want better attendance,
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“The academy provided a holistic approach to teaching leadership by
using experts in fields outside of education,” said Eric Lecher ’06.
The academy has already received strong support from many wellrespected voices in education reform and policy enhancement in Indiana,
including Peggy Hinckley, Ed.D., superintendent of Metropolitan School
District of Warren Township in Indianapolis, Indiana since 2001.
“As a mentor for students currently enrolled in the academy, I know about
their dedication and talent. Through their participation in this program,
they are gaining the knowledge and tools necessary to enhance student
achievement and dramatically enhance learning outcomes in our K-12
schools,” Hinckley said.
As the academy grows in stature and reputation, Marian University plans
to grow in two key ways: school improvement consulting and mentoring
and community engagement.
“Eventually, we want have a doctoral program conducting research and
consulting on school culture, school quality assessments, learning
outcomes, and professional development,” Dr. Hill said.
The academy, with the help of Ken Zagzebski, president and chief
executive officer of Indianapolis Power & Light Company, is working to
recruit local business and education leaders to form Community Assets
United for School Excellence (CAUSE) Councils. CAUSE Councils will not
only mentor students attending the academy, but they will also be a part
of changing and uplifting their own communities.
The academy is dedicated to making a
difference in the lives of young people through
powerful, transformative school leadership.
That is our mission,” said Dr. Hill. “If it is your
mission, contact us. We need to talk!
This Franciscan blessing serves as the academy’s guiding prayer
for past, present, and future educators:
May God bless you with restless discomfort about easy
answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships, so that you
may seek truth boldly and love deep within your heart.
May God bless you with holy anger at injustice, oppression,
and exploitation of people, so that you may tirelessly work for
justice, freedom, and peace among all people.
Marlon Llewellyn Brings Robotics to Urban Schools
While serving as assistant principal at Fountain Square
Academy on the Indianapolis Southside, Marlon
Llewellyn was presented with the opportunity to take
students to a robotics event at Purdue University.
While he knew nothing about robotics, his experiences
at Marian University had taught him to take chances,
and he decided it would be a great learning experience
for his students.
“I realized urban kids don’t have the opportunity to be
involved in something like robotics. So, I took it back
to Fountain Square Academy and we started a team,”
Llewellyn said.
When Llewellyn became dean of scholars at Arlington
High School on the northeast side of Indianapolis, he
started a robotics team at the school. In May, his team,
the Ed Power Arlington High School Team 4545,
placed second in the inaugural Indiana Robotics
State Championship.
“Now I get excited talking about robotics. If I hadn’t
taken the chance, I wouldn’t be able to affect so many
kids through robotics,” said Llewellyn.
May God bless you with the gift of tears to shed with those
who suffer from pain, rejection, starvation, or the loss of all
that they cherish, so that you may reach out your hand to
comfort them and transform their pain into joy.
For more information about the academy, contact Amy Price,
communication and research assistant for the Marian University
Academy for Teaching and Learning Leadership, at aprice@marian.edu
or 317.955.6128.
May God bless you with enough foolishness to believe that
you really CAN make a difference in this world, so that you are
able, with God’s grace, to do what others claim cannot
be done.
Katie Bradley is editor of the Marian University Magazine and can be
reached at kbradley@marian.edu.
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News at MU
>> School of Education’s Elementary
>> President Daniel J. Elsener Receives
Education Program Receives
National Recognition
the Man of All Seasons Award from the
St. Thomas More Society
The School of Education’s elementary education
program was recently awarded national
recognition from the Association for Childhood
Education International.
On October 9, 2012, President Daniel J. Elsener
received the Man of All Seasons Award from the
St. Thomas More Society. This award is given
annually to a person whose life and work
exemplifies the ideals of St. Thomas More, who
was an English lawyer, author, and statesman.
“This recognition says a lot about the excellence
of our education programs here at Marian
University. All of these reports require an
extensive amount of work and dedication from
faculty, staff, and administrators,” Diana L.
Cheshire, Ph.D., dean of the School of
Education, said.
>> Second Annual Undergraduate
Scholarship Symposia
The School of Mathematics and Sciences
believes that in order to learn science, students
must do science. Marian University students are
given the opportunity to not only conduct
publication-worthy research, but also to showcase
their talents for the campus community.
On Friday, December 7, 2012, the School of
Mathematics and Sciences presented the second
annual Marian University Undergraduate
Scholarship Symposia. Presentations included
research on droughts, the migratory patterns of
bank swallows, and the genotypes of
mustard seeds.
>> Archbishop Tobin Celebrates First Mass
at Marian University
On Sunday, February 24, 2013, Archbishop
Joseph W. Tobin celebrated his first Mass at
Marian University.
“Marian University has been proud to serve the
Archdiocese of Indianapolis in many ways for the
past 75 years,” President Daniel J. Elsener said
during his greeting. “We look forward to serving
with Archbishop Tobin for many years to come.”
>> Speech Team Wins Nine
State Championships
On Saturday, February 17, 2013, the speech
team placed second over-all at the Indiana
Forensic Association’s State Tournament and won
nine state championships in individual events.
>> Make History Campaign Raises
$163 Million
“While an institution of our size and diversity
garnering $163 million will receive much national
attention,” said Marian University President
Daniel J. Elsener, “what will forever impress and
edify me is the profound transformation
of our institution and what this transformation will
enable us to do to better serve our students in
Indianapolis, Indiana, the nation, and beyond.”
>> Mark Henninger Named Head
Football Coach
Mark Henninger will serve as the second head
football coach in the history of Marian University.
Henninger, an Indianapolis native, has spent the
last five seasons as head football coach at
North Carolina Wesleyan College (NCWC), an
NCAA Division III institution, in Rocky Mount,
North Carolina.
Henninger takes the
reign of a Marian
University program that
began competition in
2007 and won the
institution’s first-ever
NAIA National
Championship and 21st
overall national title with
a 30-27 overtime victory over Morningside
College (Iowa) on December 13, 2012.
The Make History fundraising campaign raised
$163 million, nearly $100 million more than the
campaign’s original goal of $68 million. The Make
History Campaign publically launched in October
2007, produced a total $19 million gifts,
including seven gifts of $45 million or more.
“Mark Henninger’s commitment to studentathletes, academics, and performance on the
football field is exactly what we were looking
for in our search,” said Steven Downing,
Marian University’s athletic director. “We are
excited to have him join the Marian University
athletic family.”
President Daniel J. Elsener
Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin
Speech Team Wins National Championship
President Elsener accepted the Man of All
Seasons Award from the St. Thomas More Society
on October 9, 2012.
Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin celebrated his
first mass at Marian University on Sunday,
February 24, 2013.
On February 27, 2013, Marian University’s speech
team took home nine state championships in
individual events.
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>> The School of Mathematics and Sciences
>> Two Knights Win Capital One Academic
Becomes Member of National Honor Society
All-American® Honors
This fall, the School of Mathematics and
Sciences became a member of Sigma Zeta, a
national science and mathematics honor society.
Membership in Sigma Zeta provides a unique
opportunity for undergraduates to not only
receive scholarships to fund research, but it will
also provide a national venue for them to
showcase their research.
Marian University senior men’s soccer midfielder
Grant Brackin and senior football wide receiver
John Hasty have been named Capital One
Academic All-Americans®. Brackin was named to
the Capital One Academic All-America® College
Division Third Team and Hasty was named to a
Capital One Academic All-America® College
Division Second Team selection.
On Tuesday, November 27, 2012, Dr. Joe Burnell,
Sigma Zeta’s national president, conducted the
chartering ceremony for the induction of Marian
University students into the Gamma Eta Chapter.
Marian University President Daniel J. Elsener and
dean of the School of Mathematics and Sciences,
Dr. Loren Bertocci also spoke at the event.
>> More Partners for the Marian University
>> Nursing Students Attend First-Ever Inter-
Professional Education Simulation Event
On Friday, October 26, 2012, seven Marian
University nursing students attended the first-ever
inter-professional education simulation event at
the Fairbanks Simulation Center at the Indiana
University School of Medicine in Indianapolis.
Marian University nursing students had the
opportunity to collaborate with a group of their
peers and members of the interdisciplinary
health care team to demonstrate their skills and
knowledge in caring for a variety of patients.
“Teamwork and collaboration with
multidisciplinary providers is imperative
in the health care field. We must use effective
communication to facilitate better patient
outcomes in moments of crisis,” said graduating
senior, Hannah Holmes.
Sigma Zeta Induction Ceremony
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Deaconess Hospital and the Richard M.
Fairbanks Foundation have become the latest
partners in the quest to build Indiana’s first
medical school in more than 100 years. The
Fairbanks Foundation gave a $5 million grant to
Marian University and Deaconess Hospital has
invested $100,000 in the Michael A. Evans
Center for Health Sciences.
CONNECTING WITH
MARIAN UNIVERSITY
Facebook
Keep up with Marian University activities
and news; connect with fellow alums.
>> Students and Faculty Travel to Haiti for
Spring Break
Students taking the health care missions course
during the spring semester traveled to Haiti over
spring break, March 11-15, 2013 for a medical
mission trip. This year’s trip focused on health
care education with students preparing before
and giving presentations to the people of Haiti.
Eleven students and two faculty members
traveled with St.Vincent Health physicians and
the Fellowship of Associates of Medical
Evangelism (FAME) for the mission trip.
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Updates keep you informed,
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Marian University students were inducted into
Sigma Zeta, a national science and mathematics
honor society, on November 27, 2012.
Eleven students and two faculty members
travelled to Haiti over spring break for a medical
mission trip.
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News at MU
>> College of Osteopathic Medicine Names
Chair of Specialty Care
Patrick Woodman, DO, has been named the chair
of specialty care at Marian University College of
Osteopathic Medicine.
Woodman is a recognized
leader in his field. He has
served as chair of the
American Osteopathic
Board of Obstetrics and
Gynecology (AOBOG) in
both OB/GYN and female
pelvic medicine and
reconstructive surgery, and was pivotal in the
development of their subspecialty examination.
>> Gala Celebrates 75 Years in Indianapolis
In grand style, Marian University celebrated
75 years in Indianapolis on Friday,
October 19, 2012 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis.
John C. and Sarah Lechleiter were the honorary
chairs of the 75th Anniversary Gala. John C.
Lechleiter, Ph.D., is the chairman, president, and
chief executive officer of Eli Lilly and Company.
That evening, more than 2,000 leaders from the
civic, health care, religious and business
communities, as well as alumni, faculty, and staff,
celebrated Marian University’s past and looked to
our exciting future.
>> Marian University, IUPUI Partner to Create
New Engineering Dual Degree Program
A Marian University and Indiana UniversityPurdue University Indianapolis partnership will
give Marian University students an opportunity to
combine a strong, traditional, liberal arts
education with a highly marketable degree
in engineering.
Marian University, a Catholic liberal arts university,
and the Purdue School of Engineering and
Technology at IUPUI, have established the
Engineering Dual Degree Program at Marian
University. Students who complete the program
earn degrees from both institutions, a bachelor of
science or bachelor of art degree from Marian
University and a bachelor of science in either
engineering, biomedical engineering, or
mechanical engineering from Purdue University.
>> Student Newspaper Wins State Award
for Design
The Phoenix (formerly known as The Knight
Times), Marian University’s student-run
newspaper, has won an Indiana Collegiate Press
Association (ICPA) Award for design. Editor Katie
McConnell, along with student Sydney
Shewmaker, former student Abby Crawford, and
Jennifer Camerer ’12, were honored at the ICPA
Convention in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday,
April 13, 2013.
>> Chair of Osteopathic Manipulative
Medicine Named Fellow for the National
Academy of Osteopathic Medical Educators
>> We Have a Newsroom!
Stay informed by visiting the new and improved
www.marian.edu. Over the last six months, we
have worked hard to post up-to-date Marian
University news, letting the community and the
world know the exciting things happening at
Marian University. For more information regarding
the stories listed or any other current stories,
please visit www.marian.edu/newsroom.
NAOME Fellows are inducted into the academy
each year to serve a five-year term. As a Fellow,
Dual Degree Program
The Lilly family received the Franciscan Values
Award at the 75th Anniversary Gala. From the left:
John C. Lechleiter, Ph.D., chairman, president, and
chief executive officer of Eli Lilly and Company;
Ted and Debbie Lilly, representatives of the Eli
Lilly family; and Marian University President
Daniel J. Elsener.
From the left: Thomas J. Enneking, Ph.D., executive
vice president and provost of Marian University;
Wanda Worley, Ph.D., interim associate dean of
Purdue School of Engineering and Technology; Ted
Gary, Marian University Board of Trustees member
and president of AMG Engineering & Machining
Inc.; and David Russomanno, dean of Purdue
School of Engineering and Technology.
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>> 76th Commencement
Marian University held its 76th Commencement
on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at St.Vincent Health
Field. A record, 627 students were given degrees,
with more than 140 earning academic honors.
Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks was the
commencement speaker and accepted an
honorary doctor of public service degree.
Jefferson W. Brougher, founder of Brougher
Insurance Group and International Medical
Group, received an honorary doctor of business
administration degree. Samuel L. Oldle, senior
policy advisor for Bose Public Affairs Group,
received a doctor of humanities degree.
Michael L. Kuchera, DO, professor and chair of
osteopathic manipulative medicine at Marian
University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine
(MU-COM), has been named one of four Fellows
for the National Academy of Osteopathic Medical
Educators (NAOME).
75th Anniversary Gala
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Kuchera will function as a leader and mentor for
academic scholarship and excellence within the
osteopathic medical education community. He
will serve from 2013-18.
76th Commencement
Marian University held its 76th Commencement
on Saturday, May 11, 2013.
Come Celebrate at the
MARIAN UNIVERSITY®
OCTOBER 18, 2013
JW Marriott Indianapolis
Reception at 6:30 p.m. | Dinner at 7:30 p.m.
Black tie optional
Honorary Chairs include Governor Mike Pence, Mayor Greg Ballard,
U.S. Representative André Carson, Senator Richard G. Lugar,
Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks, and
State Representative Robert Behning
Co-Chairs Vincent C. Caponi and Bryan A. Mills
Scholarship Co-Chairs Mike and Bea Becher
All proceeds from the Marian University Making Miracles Gala go to support
Marian University scholarships and priority Marian University projects.
For more information, contact Dana Rizzi in the Office of Institutional
Advancement at 317.955.6207 or drizzi@marian.edu.
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Upcoming Events
Summer Math and Science Camps
June 10-14 and/or June 17-21, grades K-8.
Clayton Family Circle of Honor Induction Dinner Honoring
Katie Douglas and Ed Tinders
June 21, reception at 6 p.m., dinner and program at 7 p.m. in the
Physical Education Center.
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) Camp
June 24-28, grades K-8.
Camp Invention
July 8-12, grades 1-6.
Marian University Night with the Indianapolis Indians
August 3.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the
Michael A. Evans Center for
Health Sciences
August 6
Help us build
a great
Catholic university
in a great
American city.
Must-attend event!
College of Osteopathic Medicine New Student Orientation
August 7-9.
First Day of Fall Classes
August 19.
Founders’ Day
September 15.
Homecoming
September 30-October 6.
Marian University Dillon Family Distinguished Alumni Dinner
October 4 at 7 p.m in the Steffen Music Center.
Marian University Homecoming Football Game
October 5 at 1 p.m. at St.Vincent Health Field.
Women of Marian Luncheon
October 6 at 12:30 p.m. in Allison Mansion.
Making Miracles Gala
October 18 at the
JW Marriott Indianapolis.
Must-attend event!
Trick-or-Treat on the Marian University Campus
October 24 at 6 p.m. on the campus of Marian University.
If you have questions about the Summer Math and Science Camps,
contact Janice Hicks Slaughter, director of K-12 outreach and
programming for the Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab, at 317.524.7701
or jhslaughter@marian.edu.
If you have questions regarding alumni events, please contact Brittany
Williams, assistant director of alumni relations, at alumni@marian.edu
or 317.955.6245.
We invite you to go green with
Marian University and donate online.
www.marian.edu/donate
If you have questions, contact Chris Zabriskie, assistant director
of annual giving, at 317.955.6216 or czabriskie@marian.edu.
For more details and events, visit the calendar on the
Marian University web site at www.marian.edu/events.
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INDIANA
Support your Knights and drive with pride by purchasing
an official Marian University license plate.
Support student scholarships by purchasing a Marian University license
plate. Through December 31, 2013, each new Marian University plate
registration will receive a $20 Marian University bookstore gift card.
For more information, visit www.marian.edu/LicensePlate or contact
Chris Zabriskie, assistant director of annual giving, at 317.955.6216
or czabriskie@marian.edu.
Conferences and Events at Marian University
Looking for a unique location to host your next business meeting or staff
retreat? Consider the campus of Marian University, only 10 minutes away
from downtown Indianapolis.
Host your meeting in the Marian University Theatre and enjoy lunch in
the historic Allison Mansion catered by Classic Fare Catering. Spend the
afternoon getting back to nature in the 55-acre Nina Mason Pulliam EcoLab.
www.marian.edu/about
Discounted summer meeting packages available. Call
317.955.6236 or 317.955.6110 for more information.
Marian University
Office of Conferences and Special Events
3200 Cold Spring Road
Indianapolis, IN 46222-1997
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Elevating Education
Education
by the
Numbers
Marian University’s vision is to provide an education that profoundly transforms lives, society, and the world.
Here’s a snapshot illustrating how our School of Education and Marian University Academy for Teaching
and Learning Leadership are making it happen:
1941
The year the university received state
accreditation to prepare secondary school
teachers in English, sciences, mathematics,
music, and social studies.
1,000
Years of combined experience among our
education faculty in urban, suburban, and
rural educational settings as teachers,
instructional coaches, curriculum directors,
and administrators.
41 States + Washington, D.C.
Number of states Marian University-trained teachers
have lived and taught in throughout our 76 years.
76
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Number of years we’ve been educating teachers,
beginning with elementary education in 1937.
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164
Number of schools opened by the Sisters of St. Francis,
Oldenburg. This includes: 135 elementary schools;
23 high schools; three foreign mission schools (in China,
Mexico, and Papua New Guinea); and three colleges.
234,900 Hours
Number of hours our 87 master of arts in teaching
graduates spent doing fieldwork in schools across central
Indiana during their two years at Marian University.
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3,780
905 Hours
Minimum hours a Marian University graduate with a
bachelor of arts in elementary education spends doing
fieldwork in central Indiana classrooms.
Central Indiana schools where Marian
University students are student teaching.
Lesson plans created by senior elementary
education majors during the 2012-13
school year.
17 Years
99
Number of years seniors in the School of Education
have gathered before graduation to create a tapestry
representative of the school’s Teacher as Model and
Mentor: Ever Teaching, Ever Learning, Ever Changing
theme. On strips of fabric, the students write down their
hopes and fears for their future. Each year, the strips are
woven together, and the final tapestry is displayed in a
classroom to inspire future students.
Future educators graduating this year.
100%
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Job or graduate school placement of
2011-12 graduates from the School
of Education.
Future transformational leaders enrolled
in the Marian University Academy for
Teaching and Learning Leadership.
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Marian University education students have
been named “Outstanding Future Educators” by
the Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher
Education. This year, Austin Hall, Jillian Knueven,
and Tracy Thibodeau were chosen based on
their demonstrated excellence in both university
coursework and K-12 field experiences, including
student teaching.
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“The mediocre teacher tells.
The good teacher explains.
The superior teacher demonstrates.
The great teacher inspires.”
- William Arthur Ward, American author of Fountains of Faith
thank you knights of education
for inspiring the next generation!
Take a moment to thank one of your great teachers and let them know how they inspired you.
Here are just a few of the thousands of teachers we have educated.
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Cheer on the Knights!
Bring your school spirit and cheer on the
national championship Knights
at this season’s home football games.
All games are at St.Vincent Health Field.
August 31
Kentucky Christian University
6 p.m.
September 14
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
1 p.m.
September 21
Grand View University
1 p.m.
October 5
Robert Morris University
1 p.m.
Homecoming
October 26
University of St. Francis (Illinois)
1 p.m.
November 2
Taylor University
1 p.m.
Get the full schedule and additional
information at www.marian.edu/athletics.
Watch the game in style!
Tailgate on campus in a reserved parking spot,
purchase season tickets, and/or join the M-Club
and receive exclusive access to the hospitality area
at St.Vincent Health Field. For more information,
contact Joe Polizzi at jpolizzi@marian.edu
or 317.955.6265.
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National Champions
The Hunger Games
After a heartbreaking end to the 2011 football season,
the Knights came back and took the ultimate prize:
the 2012 NAIA National Championship!
by Katie Bradley
W
hen Marian University’s football team missed their shot at the
national championship game in 2011 by a single yard, they
didn’t feel defeated, they felt hungry.
“That loss was the driving force in our off-season workouts. When the guys
came back in the fall, they wanted it. There was no complacency. We had
the hunger factor. We were hungry to play, we were hungry to compete, and
we were hungry to win,” said Bryan Hamrock, offensive coordinator for the
Marian University football team.
All of that hard work came to fruition on Thursday, December 13, 2012,
when the Marian University football team proved it was the best in the
NAIA, coming back from a 20-10 third quarter deficit to earn a 30-27
overtime victory over Morningside College (Iowa) in front of more than
5,000 fans at Historic Barron Stadium in Rome, Georgia.
In a post-game press conference, former head coach Ted Karras Jr.
explained why Marian University won the title, “We have guys who don’t
quit. They’re true believers, and a lot of them were pioneers. We only started
football six years ago. We recruit guys who are hungry—hungry to play and
hungry to get their degrees—who have a never-say-die attitude. These are
quality guys who get their business done, on and off the field.”
The national championship is the first NAIA title in the history of the
university. Marian University’s football program began competing in 2007,
born from a vision of the university’s president, Daniel J. Elsener.
“When we started the program, we had four overarching goals: one, to
educate and graduate athletes; two, to build the characters of our athletes;
three, to build community life and excitement on campus through athletics;
and four, to win,” said President Elsener. “Of course, we said we would have
patience with number four, but the first three we were absolutely going
to do.”
Caption about the team celebrating the championship
goes here...
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2
With the realization of those challenging goals, came a national
championship. These student-athletes are earning degrees, respecting and
empowering one another to do their best on and off the field, and winning
games with fans filling St.Vincent Health Field to cheer them on to victory.
We won because we wanted it more than any
other team we faced,” said junior linebacker Robbie
Palmer. “We knew we all had each other’s back on the
field and knowing that really helps you as a player.
Palmer earned NAIA Most Outstanding Defensive Player of the Game
after he finished with 13 tackles (seven solo), a tackle for loss, and
an interception. Senior kicker Michael Josifovski earned NAIA Most
Outstanding Offensive Player of the Game after he hit a 26-yard field goal
in overtime to secure the victory.
Sophomore Tevin Lake rushed the ball 23 times for 104 yards and had two
touchdowns. “To win a national championship, especially on this level, was
unreal. I was so blessed to be a part of it, especially with the teammates I
have,” Lake said.
In the months leading up to the championship, the coaching staff
emphasized the importance of team chemistry and encouraged the players
to create a family atmosphere.
“We were so close. We’re teammates and we’re together, playing every
Saturday. When we made mistakes, we picked each other up in practices
and games,” said Lake.
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Marian University. What made them successful on the field will help them
succeed in whatever careers they choose,” said President Elsener.
A New Chapter
In December 2012, Marian University said goodbye to Karras when he
accepted a coaching position at Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio.
The university will forever be grateful to him for his contributions to the
success of the football program.
Following the departure of Coach Karras, Mark Henninger became the second
head coach of Marian University football on Thursday, January 24, 2013.*
In the press conference announcing Henninger as new head coach, Steve
Downing, director of athletics, explained why Henninger was the man for
the job, “His commitment to student athletes, academics, and performance
on the football field is exactly what we were looking for in this search.”
That sounds like the perfect formula for another national championship!
*See MU News section for more on Mark Henninger.
Katie Bradley is editor of the Marian University Magazine and can be
reached at kbradley@marian.edu.
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Marian University fans filled the stands at Barron Stadium to watch
the Knights win the national championship.
2:
The phrase “We are MU” permeated Barron Stadium on
December 13, 2012 when the Knights won the national title.
3:
Senior Michael Josifovski hits the game-winning 26-yard field goal
out of the hold of senior John Hasty to give the Knights their first
national championship.
What these students have learned through athletics has prepared them for
life after college.
“Respect, teamwork, and perseverance reach beyond the football field and
these student-athletes will take those skills with them when they leave
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National Champions
world-class athletes and students
Marian University cycling team continues the tradition of excellence.
by Michael Kubancsek
W
eekend in and weekend out, Marian University cyclists load a
charter bus with bikes, wheels, tools, tents, racing gear, and
textbooks, and travel to compete on the collegiate cycling scene.
Sometimes driving more than 10 hours to a race venue, the athletes
compete in five cycling disciplines around the country, throughout the year.
Travel is no stranger for many of them though. Marian University studentcyclists hail from 15 states and abroad. They come together at Marian
University, united in a common mission—perform in the classroom, in the
saddle, and in the community.
Founded in 1992 due to the proximity of the Major Taylor Velodrome,
which is now operated by the university, the Marian University cycling
team is a USA Cycling varsity collegiate team. With a history of success in
national-level competition on the track and road, the team has also had
more recent success with ventures into the off-road disciplines: cyclocross,
mountain bike, and BMX.
In the nearly 21 years of the Marian Cycling program, the team has
brought home 22 team national championship titles: 15 on the track,
four on the road, two in cyclocross, and most recently, one in BMX. This
year, the team also won the overall championship, team omnium, for the
first time. Combined with more than 15 regional championships across
the disciplines, the team’s hard work and discipline have been major
components of its success.
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I’m very proud of what our cycling team has
accomplished, especially in the last few years,” said
Marian University President Daniel J. Elsener. “Not
only are our student-cyclists successful across the
board with racing, they’re steadfast in training and
discipline, they’re good students, and they’re valuable
leaders in the Marian University community.
In addition to team titles, many individual athletes have earned national
championships through the years, including eight in the 2012 calendar
year. Marian University is known as a collegiate cycling powerhouse and
has become one of the most decorated varsity teams in the nation.
However, Marian University cycling is about far more than winning bike
races. Head Coach Dean Peterson is dedicated to the full-person studentathlete experience.
“Collegiate cycling is a development pathway, allowing student-athletes to
achieve their cycling hopes and dreams and move to the highest levels,”
said Peterson. “However, it also promotes earning a valuable degree, so
that students can be contributing community members and successful in
their fields beyond the sport of cycling.”
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Snapshot:
Marian University National Titles
15
Track
2
cyclocross
4
road
1
bmx
2012-13
D1 Team Omnium
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Coach Peterson encourages all Marian University cyclists to commit to academics first, even
though many of them travel internationally during the school year to compete.
“We encourage balance,” he says. “Our riders are students first. They race bikes very well, but they
are also strong leaders in the classroom and in their peer groups.”
The team’s collective commitment to personal development and community support, under
Peterson’s leadership, has blossomed alongside continued growth of racing performance. Team
members assist with a local high school cycling team, lead community work days at the Indy
Cycloplex, and mentor young riders who are just starting in the sport.
As the team continues to grow, Marian University cycling will continue to pursue individual and
team national titles, but will also continue to focus on the mission of developing successful and
well-rounded graduates.
If it were just about the bike, our scope would be far too limited,”
said Peterson. “Cycling at Marian University is designed to graduate
women and men who lead with character and respect, and know how
to win with class.
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Katie Antonneau negotiates a muddy corner
during Cyclocross Nationals in January 2013.
Antonneau has multiple individual national
titles, including several in cyclocross.
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Jackie Kurth leads the 2012 women’s team
pursuit squad on their national championship
effort at Track Nationals in Frisco, TX in
September 2012. Photo courtesy of Dean
Warren Photography.
3:
Senior Weston Luzadder leads the Marian
Midwest Cycling Classic, the team’s annual
spring road race at the Indy Cycloplex.
Photo courtesy of Joe Vondersaar, Zipp
Speed Weaponry.
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Sophomore Bryce Hocking competes in dual
slalom at Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals
in October 2012. Hocking earned the
individual men’s DI national title in DS
that day. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Devich,
USA Cycling.
Michael Kubancsek is ... and can be reached at...
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Letter from the Director
My wife Edie and I had the opportunity to attend a scholarship reception,
an event that she was not excited about going to on a cold February day;
however, she persevered. Edie spoke with four students individually
during the reception. As we left, she told me when she asked each one
what they like best about Marian University, all answered that it is the
relationships they could build with not just their fellow students but
with the faculty. They felt the faculty and staff took an interest in them as
individuals. Her experience with the students changed how she felt about
attending the reception and talking with the students reminded her of why
we support the work of the school.
The past few months I have been blessed with an experience I wish all
alumni could have. I have spent two to three days a week on campus
serving as the interim director of alumni relations. It provides an
opportunity to see and feel the vibe of the school, which is hard to know
when you just visit or read about it, but reading about it is a start. Before I
was here every week, I didn’t realize just how much we have happening on
campus. It is a school that is both different and the same as when I was a
student in the early ’70s. As Marian University has evolved and changed, it
has also remained rooted in its history and foundation.
In this issue of the magazine, we feature the impact Marian University
has had, is having, and will have on education. When I was a student here
in the ’70s—funny I don’t feel that old—a number of my friends were
education majors. In fact, there were a lot of education majors. Now I am
back on campus nearly 40 years later—I still don’t feel that old—and guess
what, there are still a lot of education majors. Producing high quality,
passionate teachers is still a key part of the make-up of Marian University.
The Marian University Academy for Teaching and Learning Leadership,
featured in the front of this magazine, is a great example of how we are
taking the foundation of Marian University, producing strong educational
leaders, and updating it for today’s world. We continue to have a strong
School of Education led by Diana Cheshire, Ph.D., a dynamic dean, but we
are now adding another piece to help teachers and administrators enhance
their leadership skills. The faculty leading these programs is still connected
to the students in a way that would feel very familiar to those who have
gone before. This became very evident for me earlier this year.
The make-up of the student body has changed some, the facilities have
certainly changed a lot, the programs offered have been expanded, and
new faculty have come on board. However, despite all the changes that
have occurred, Marian University is maintaining a quality of life element
that permits students to build relationships that allow them to grow during
their time here in a way that is more than academic. The faculty and staff
have a passion for the students as people. The world of higher education is
continuing to change, which requires changes on the part of the institution
and some of those are difficult and not everything goes perfectly. However,
my conversations with faculty members tell me that there is an undying
commitment to making those students who enter this school better as a
whole person.
Not everyone can have the experience I have had, but there are lots of
ways to expand your connection and experience with the school. Choose
to get involved in a way that suits your interests and passions. You could
visit with a new faculty member or attend a lecture to learn how your
chosen field of education has evolved, sign up to do mock interviews with
students, hire an intern, or attend/volunteer at a campus event. When
you interact with students, it brings a whole new dimension to your
relationship with Marian University.
Marian University is continuing to change lives by producing excellent
graduates with the ability to lead in their chosen fields. That is why, as a
proud graduate of Marian College, I am now a proud ADVOCATE for
Marian University and I invite you to be one as well.
John Purcell ’74
Interim Director of Alumni Relations
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HOMECOMING 2013
class reunions
OCTOBER 4-6
tailgating
and more!
new medical school
football game
Here are some of the events we are planning:
Friday, October 4
Pep Rally, Allen Whitehill Clowes Amphitheater
Homecoming Football Game vs. Robert Morris University
St.Vincent Health Field
(Rain location: Physical Education Center, Main Gym)
Mass, Marian Hall, Bishop Chartrand Memorial Chapel
Dillon Family Distinguished Alumni Dinner, Steffen Music Center
Alumni Post-Game Party, Allen Whitehill Clowes Amphitheater
This year, we are honoring Dick and Mary Ellen Phillips ’63, Earl Brinker ’74,
Mary Beth Bonaventura ’76, David Bethuram ’78, Gina Fleming ’93, and
Jenny Morris ’05. Gather with faculty, staff, and fellow alumni to honor this
year’s award recipients.
Saturday, October 5
Men’s and Women’s Tennis Alumni Match, Tennis Courts
Campus Tours, Wheeler-Stokely Mansion
Rosary, Blessed Mother Mary Shrine and Rosary Walk
Alumni Tailgating, Tailgate Village, Allen Whitehill Clowes
Amphitheater, and Mother Theresa Hackelmeier Memorial Library
Parking Lots
Family friendly fun for all alumni. Tickets for individuals, couples, or families
will be available for purchase and will include game tickets and concession
coupons for a tailgate lunch.
Lunch at St.Vincent Health Field, M-Club Hospitality Tent
Join other Marian University alumni, friends, and family at the M-Club
Hospitality Tent for lunch and drinks before kickoff.
For more information:
visit
e-mail
www.marian.edu/alumni/homecoming
alumni@marian.edu
Reunion Gatherings, Allison Mansion
Reunion Classes of 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, and 1978: celebrate and
reminiscence about your college days with classmates in the historic
Allison Mansion.
Young Alumni Gathering, Mother Theresa Hackelmeier
Memorial Library
All graduates from the last decade are welcome to enjoy food and drinks
on the second floor of the Mother Theresa Hackelmeier Memorial Library.
Catch up with your classmates. Tickets, available for purchase, include
drinks and snacks for the remainder of the evening.
Casino Night, Mother Theresa Hackelmeier Memorial Library
Gather with alumni, friends, and current students to experience the fun and
excitement of Poker, Black Jack, Roulette, and many other casino games.
Sunday, October 6
Women of Marian Luncheon, Allison Mansion
Honoring the classes of 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, and the
Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana. If you are a sister or a member of
a recognition class, you will be our luncheon guest. Cost for others is $15.
(Lunch is open to families and visitors.)
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This summer, you will receive a homecoming brochure
which will include the time and cost of each event.
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Want to show the newest member of your family to the Marian University community? Did your wedding party or reception include Marian
University alumni? If so, submit a digital photo to alumni@marian.edu to be included in the next issue of the Marian University Magazine,
or post your photos on the Marian University Indianapolis Facebook page.
1946
Sr. Mary Gloria Gallagher, OSF has
taken a new assignment in Oldenburg,
Indiana. Sr. Gloria served as an associate
professor of music at Marian University for
more than 32 years.
1958
The Class of 1958 celebrates its
55-year reunion October 5, 2013.
1960
Sr. Janice Scheidler, OSF will be retiring
this summer after her many years of
faithful service at Marian University.
1963
Mike Noone participated in the
annual Windy City Shoot Out, a “seniors”
basketball event held in Chicago, Illinois
from August 17-19, 2012. His team,
“The Indiana Masters” won the full court
competition in the age 70 division.
Mike Noone gave us the following report
on alumni basketball game that happened
during Knight Daze.
Sponsored by the Marian University M-Club,
the men’s basketball alumni convened on
February 16, 2013 for their seventh annual
Blue-White Basketball Game. In contrast
to prior years, this year’s final score was
not a close affair at the end, as the blue
team’s scoring of Brandon Malone ’11 and
Anthony Furlin ’11, and complemented
by their teammates’ overall play, proved
to be too much for the white team who
succumbed 90-76.
In addition to the Malone and Furlin
contributions, the champion blue team
also sequestered strong support from Jeff
Manley ’07, Jeremy Budreau ’04, Brad
Metzger ’03, and Slaven Franic ’01. The
white team, who trailed 44-28 at halftime,
made a strong comeback in the second
half, but their energy dissipated in the
waning minutes from another blithering
blue team counter. Derek Huffman ’06 led
the white team scoring with 22, followed
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Frank Della-Penna ’70 and music colleague Nui Nani Makaha. In front of them, sits his four-neck
Hawaiian steel guitar.
by Jake Sullivan ’12 with 14 points, and
Jordan Tucker ’11 with 13 points. Their
efforts were complemented by strong
contributions from Matt Allee ’11, J.P.
Estep ’10, Brandon Kaiser ’09, Derek
James ’08, and James Gardner ’02.
The alumni game preceded Marian
University’s clash with Bethel College
and the reception and court dedication in
honor of John Grimes’ 36 years of
illustrious coaching success.
the stars” and play the best music from
the ’40s, ’50s, ’60s, and some ’70s to
delight their worldwide audience. During the
summer 2012, they did a celebrity birthday
tribute with Pat Boone!
1968
The Honorable Gerald S. Zore was
recognized as a finalist for the 2013
Healthcare Heroes Volunteer of the Year
for his dedication to the Indiana Blood
Center. Zore has been donating blood once
or twice a month since his college days
at Marian University. In fact, he credits
Sr. Adelaide, his biology professor at Marian
University (then College), for encouraging
him to support the blood drive.
1970
You can see Frank Della-Penna play his
four-neck Hawaiian steel guitar with the
Aloha Boys at the John F. Kennedy Center
for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
Visit www.kennedy-center.org for more
information. Recently, Della-Penna and
his musical colleague Nui Nani Makaha
entertained veterans recovering from the
wounds of war at the new Walter Reed Army
Hospital with a Hawaiian show featuring
hula, Hawaiian songs, and a fire dancer.
1966
Mary Ann Barothy works in
development for the Little Sisters of the
Poor in Indianapolis. She also works with
Baltimore Net Radio where they “speak to
Melanie Munchel married Randy
Sheets of Brookston, Indiana on
December 1, 2012. Melanie was also
named instructor of the quarter at Harrison
College for summer 2012.
Carole Williams leads training
workshops in nutrition and healthy baby
education through Purdue University
College of Health and Human Sciences.
She is also a certified Jazzercise
instructor/owner since 1986. Williams is
also a freelance writer/editor/proofreader
for publishing and clinical trial laboratories
(in addition to her work with Purdue
Extension – Marion County).
1982
Suzanne M. Bates Wiley-Evans is a
grandma (GiGi) again. Her only daughter,
Jennie, and son-in-law, C.J. McClimon, have
given her two grandchildren.
1973
1988
1974
John Purcell came out of retirement in
January 2013 to serve as interim director
of alumni relations at Marian University.
1976
Governor Mike Pence named the
Honorable Mary Beth Bonaventura
the director of the Department of Child
Services. Since the start of her career
in the juvenile court, Bonaventura has
been recognized for her dedication and
outstanding service to children.
1978
Sr. Mary Beth Gianoli, OSF was elected
to the leadership team of the Sisters of
St. Francis Oldenburg, Indiana in April 2012.
Others on the team include Sr. Maureen
Irvin, OSF ’70, Sr. Margie Niemer, OSF ’76,
and Sr. Joanita Koors, OSF ’77.
1983
Brian Sweany
Maria Finnane-Johns is a pro-life
speaker and singer who has performed
all across the United States the past 19
years. She has had the honor of singing
in such places as the Holy Land and on
January 20, 2013 she was one of the key
speakers for the anniversary marking the
Supreme Court’s decision on Roe vs. Wade
in Indianapolis, Indiana. It will be a huge
honor for her to come home to Indianapolis
and be part of the memorial for the unborn
in downtown Indianapolis.
1993
reflection on how a boy learns to be a man
while the world conspires against him.”
The book is available for purchase
at www.amazon.com.
1995
In April, Brian Sweany published his first
novel, Exotic Music of the Belly Dancer (The
Writer’s Coffee Shop Publishing House). In
his own words, this novel “is a nostalgic
nod to those of us who stumbled our way
through the barely controlled chaos of our
teens and early 20s.” Sweany says, “At the
same time, however, it’s a very serious
1998
2000
Barry Gardner and Sarah Hession ’01
were married on October 20, 2012 in
Indianapolis, Indiana.
Suzanne Walker, M.L.S. recently
accepted the position of Children’s Services
Consultant for the State of Indiana working
out of the Indiana State Library.
2001
Kyle Milbee joined fellow alumni and
current Marian University students for the
alumni tennis matches that were part of
last year’s homecoming festivities.
Twenty tennis alumni gathered with 27 current students, and two coaches for the alumni tennis matches that were part of last year’s homecoming.
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2007
Maria Elsener-Mayer and her husband, Tim Mayer, welcomed their third child,
William Albert, on December 1, 2012. Twins, Julia and Oliver, are thrilled to have their
newest sibling.
For more information regarding your class
reunion, please contact the Office of
Alumni Relations at alumni@marian.edu
or 317.955.6212.
Oliver and Julia Mayer cuddle their new baby brother, William Albert Mayer.
2003
2004
In April 2013, Michael Glorioso was
featured on The Times of Northwest Indiana
web site for his work as United Way retired
and senior volunteer program coordinator
in Valparaiso, Indiana. Glorioso works to
recruit and match volunteers 55 and older
with appropriate volunteer activities.
Bill Murray was a contestant on the
Wheel of Fortune on January 8, 2013.
Bill made it to the bonus round, but,
unfortunately, didn’t come up with the
correct phrase in the game “Just Say
the Word.”
2006
Eric Lecher has been named principal
of Providence Cristo Rey High School in
Indianapolis, Indiana.
Janelle Koenig Mueller and her
husband, Jeff, welcomed Leo Henry on
January 4, 2013. Leo weighed 8 pounds,
6 ounces. Janelle also works part-time in the
Office of the Registrar at Marian University.
Leo Henry Mueller
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Elena Koen and her husband, Samuel Dank, have a two-year-old son, Joseph, who is a
delight and keeps them constantly on their toes. Elena has stayed home with him for the
past two years and is starting to work outside the home part-time.
Gary Yohe and Kathleen Roesinger-Yohe welcomed their first child, Lainey Marie Yohe,
on May 8, 2012.
Lainey Marie Yohe
2008
The Class of 2008 celebrates its five-year reunion October 5, 2013.
Jayne Ann Stone married Christopher McCleland on December 1, 2012 at
St. Bartholomew Church in Columbus.
Patrick Charles Elsener
2009
Charlie and Kelly Johannigman
Elsener welcomed their first child,
Patrick Charles, on January 11, 2013.
2011
Kathleen Miller married Paul Grimm
on October 6, 2012 at Little Flower
Parish in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Joe Garcia Jr. and Laura Wagner
were married on July 7, 2012 at
St. Pius X Church in Indianapolis,
Indiana. The bride is the daughter of
Deacon Richard and Carol Wagner.
The groom is the son of Joe and
Griselda Garcia.
Dane Jarrett and Amelia Horninger
were married on October 6, 2012
at the Bishop Chartrand Memorial
Chapel on campus. The reception
followed at Allison Mansion.
Faculty and Staff
Mary Botos, campus information specialist, is retiring.
Sr. Pat Connor, OSF ’58, assistant librarian, is retiring.
Faye Plascak-Craig, Ph.D., professor of psychology, is retiring.
Michael Eoff, Ph.D., professor of biology, is retiring.
Robert Gasper, associate professor of mathematics, is retiring.
Jack Hill, OFS, registrar, is retiring.
Sr. Janice Scheidler, OSF ’60 is retiring.
Geoff Sherman, Ph.D., sports
information director, and his wife,
Tara, welcomed their son, Lucas
Neil, on February 7, 2013. Ellie is a
proud big sister.
Invest in
the future
Each gift made to the Marian Fund makes
a difference, whether it is $20 or $100.
Collectively, these alumni gifts provide
thousands of dollars in support for student
scholarships, new and renovated facilities,
and program support.
Every time you give to Marian University, no
matter the amount, you help us carry on the
tradition of excellence in the Franciscan and
liberal arts tradition. So, for the cost of a
pizza, you can give a priceless gift. It doesn’t
get any better than that.
Lucas Neil Sherman
To donate securely online, visit:
www.marian.edu/donate
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In Memoriam
Truly loved and cherished by her family,
Renilda Mary Magdalen Meny Kissel ’45,
passed away with grace and calm on the
evening of January 7, 2013.
Diana Magnus Mason ‘47 passed away
on May 4, 2013. She is survived by her
son, John Mason.
Rita Taske Gillman ’48 passed away on
March 23, 2013. She was 86 years old.
Martin McDermott ’55 passed away
on December 30, 2012. He was the owner
of Martin Furniture on the south side
of Indianapolis and was the first male
graduate of Marian University, then
Marian College. Martha J. Beckerich Martin ’58
passed away on January 3, 2013. She
is the sister of Maryann Beckerich
Pluckebaum ’54 and sister-in-law of Joyce
Abrams Beckerich ’51, who passed away
in January 2011.
William Heede ’62 died on
November 27, 2012 in Deerfield Beach, FL.
He is the brother of Ted Heede ’59 and
brother-in-law of Rita McNelis Heede ’65.
Jack Essling ’65 passed away on
March 24, 2013 after a courageous battle
with cancer. He is survived by his wife of
48 years, Mary Wallace Essling ’65.
Susan Bocknik Harris ’65 passed away
on March 2, 2013 at the age of 70.
Anne Beck Keough ’66 passed away
on February 19, 2013 after years of
unfaltering love for her family, friends,
and the Catholic Church. Her son, Joseph
Keough ’00 is a Marian University (then
Marian College) graduate as well.
St.Francis
Heritage of
Society
Remember Marian University in a deferred gift and
truly leave a legacy. Consider the following options:
• Make a bequest through your will
• Name Marian University as a beneficiary of
your life insurance policy
• Name Marian University as a beneficiary of
your 401k, 403b, or IRA
Deferred gifts can be used to endow scholarships
or benefit a program that is meaningful to you, and
donors who make a deferred gift become members
of the Heritage of St. Francis Society.
To talk further about a deferred gift, or to request
more information, please contact:
Barbara Stuckwisch
Director of Annual and Planned Giving
bstuckwisch@marian.edu
317.955.6210
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Governor Otis R. Bowen passed away
on May 4, 2013. Bowen received an
honorary degree from Marian College
in 1982.
John Irvin “Jack” Bradshaw Jr. passed
away on January 20, 2013. He is the
brother of Sr. Sue Bradshaw, OSF ’62, who
passed away on September 30, 2011.
Christopher Hill died of colon
cancer on April 24, 2013. He is the
son of Jack Hill, registrar emeritus at
Marian University.
Board of Trustee Emeritus, Frank E.
Russell passed away this year. Russell
served on Marian University’s Board of
Trustees from 1984-2000.
End Note
School of Education: The Seed of Marian University
By Diana Cheshire, Ph.D.
With the purpose of teaching the German-speaking children of southeastern
Indiana, Sr. Theresa Hackelmeier and three other women formed the Sisters
of the Third Order of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana. Their mission in the
United States and throughout the world focused on caring and teaching
those less fortunate. Sr. Norma Rocklage, OSF ‘60, executive director of
educational outreach in the Office of Mission Effectiveness at Marian
University, describes how teacher training was a foundational “seed.” Our school was founded in 1851 by Fr. Francis Rudolph and
Sr. Theresa Hackelmeier, to begin a community to teach the
orphans and immigrant children in Oldenburg, Indiana,
who were among the very poor. The Sisters were trained
by Fr. Rudolph, Fr. Probst, and Theresa Deer, who became
Sr. Antonia and later became the second Reverend Mother,
Mother Antonia. The teaching of the Sisters was the seed
of our teacher training program which led to the approved
establishment of a Normal School in 1910.
Cultivating the “seed” the Sisters planted, teacher training at Marian
University has developed from a program, to a department, to the School
of Education. Based on rich heritage and guided by the mission and core
values of the university, the School of Education’s goal is to prepare future
educators, as well as exercise sports studies majors who will transform
the lives of their students, families, and the wider community. The School
of Education’s teacher preparation program theme and metaphor of a
teaching and learning tapestry—Teacher as Model and Mentor:
Ever Teaching, Ever Learning, Ever Changing—embodies the mission.
The School of Education enjoys a tradition of excellence as we strive
to focus on research and emerging fields of study throughout all
of our programming. We are accredited by the National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and our
elementary education program is recognized by the
Association of Childhood Education International (ACEI).
We employ top faculty with local, state, national, and
international experience, expertise, and recognition and our
students enjoy exceptional career and graduate school placement.
The School of Education prepares future teachers in elementary,
secondary, special education, physical education, music, visual art,
English as a new language, and Catholic school education. Marian
University teacher education students’ field experiences begin their
first year and they are placed in a variety of settings over four years,
such as suburban, township, urban, private, public, charter, and faithbased schools. Pre-service educators also work with a wide variety
of K-12 students from diverse backgrounds, including ethnicity,
socioeconomic status, language, race, gender, ability, exceptionality,
and religion. The School of Education has a chapter of Kappa
Delta Pi Honor Society which, in 2011, earned the top award as
the International Chapter of the Year for fostering excellence
in education and promoting fellowship among those
dedicated to teaching as a profession.
We have a strong studies in education program,
preparing leaders for future graduate school in
educational policy, higher education, school
counseling, or medicine and careers in museums, ecolabs, or other
educational settings like non-profits and preschools. We also have a large
exercise and sports studies program that leads to careers or advanced
schooling in athletic and personal training, sports performance, athletic
directorship, physical therapy, and sport administration.
The School of Education has collaborative relationships with districts,
schools, local, state, and national organizations; the faculty work
consistently with specific sites in a variety of ways. Maintaining strong
relationships with these schools has enabled education faculty to include
teachers and principals in portfolio assessment and advisory boards.
The School of Education has engaged in other partnership activities with
local area schools, including the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. An Eli Lilly
grant with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis fostered relationships including
professional development opportunities with schools in the areas of math
and science. In the fall of 2011, the School of Education and the Marian
University Academy for Teaching and Learning Leadership launched its
inaugural Neuroscience in Education Conference that attracts teachers and
other leaders in education across the state and country each year. Next
year, this conference will be co-sponsored with Marian University’s College
of Osteopathic Medicine.
Preparing for the Next Season
The School of Education continues to cultivate the seed that was planted
more than one hundred years ago by the Sisters of the Third Order of
St. Francis. As we look forward, we are very excited about new research
and initiatives in educational neuroscience. This emerging field brings
together researchers in the fields of education and medicine to
explore the interactions between biological processes and learning
in core areas such as reading, math, social development, and
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education.
Beginning in the fall of 2013, the School of Education will embark
on training students in the field of educational neuroscience in
the areas of multi-sensory and brain compatible strategies. This
instruction will help future teachers to understand each student’s
emotional, social, and cognitive skills and challenges in their coursework.
The School of Education continues to strive to graduate teacher leaders
in the field of education who go out and make a difference in our public,
private, and charter schools across Indiana and the country. We have proud,
outstanding alumni who include teachers of the year nominees, researchers,
authors, university faculty, and leaders in local, state, and national
educational industries. We are grateful for the vision and model the Sisters
provided that forms the basis of our School of Education today and we are
thankful for the bountiful harvest the initial seed continues to produce!
Diana Cheshire, Ph.D. is the dean
of the School of Education. She can
be reached at dcheshire@marian.edu.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2013.
Marian University wishes you the very best as you embark on a new
journey. We can’t wait to see what you will accomplish as you begin
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