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MAGAZINE SPRING/SUMMER 2013

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For more information about recognition bricks or pillars of support, contact Barbara Stuckwisch, director of annual and planned giving, at [email protected] or 317.955.6210.

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Recognition Bricks at St. Francis Heritage Fountain $1,000

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In honor of the opening of the Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences and Marian University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, you are invited to invest in a special, commemorative brick at the Franciscan Heritage Fountain.

Invest in a recognition or commemorative brick and you will receive a complimentary invitation for you and a guest to attend the Making Miracles Gala on October 18, 2013 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis.

Go to www.marian.edu/brick to secure your brick and spot at this special event.

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Pillars of Support at St.Vincent Health Field $1,200

Invest in a pillar of support and you will receive a complimentary invitation for you and a guest to attend the Making Miracles Gala on October 18, 2013 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis.

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Redefining Leadership 4The Marian University Academy for Teaching and Learning Leadership

Education by the Numbers 14A snapshot of the School of Education and

Marian University Academy for Teaching and Learning Leadership

The Hunger Games 18Marian University football

World-Class Athletes and Students 20Marian University cycling

End Note 29School of Education: The Seed of Marian University

PresidentDaniel J. Elsener

Director of Campus CommunicationsMark Apple

EditorKatie Bradley, project coordinator for marketing communications

Associate EditorsRobin Buschner, associate director for marketing communicationsTori Kincaid, Internet specialist for marketing communicationsSarah Ley ’05, alumni relations associateBrittany Nickerson-Williams, assistant director of alumni and donor relationsJohn Purcell ’74, interim director of alumni relations

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Contributing WritersDiana Cheshire, Ph.D.Michael Kubancsek

DesignKim McGlothlin, Blue Olive Design

Contributing PhotographersChino BarretoDale BernsteinJay Grumme ’72 and Above All Photography, Ltd.King ShotsMarian University ArchivesCliff RitcheySisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana Archives

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News at MU 8Upcoming Events 12

Letter from the Director 22Class Notes 24

PUBLICATION INFORMATION

Marian University of Indianapolis, Indiana, publishes the Marian University Magazine two times a year. The Marian University Magazine is printed by Priority Press in Indianapolis, Indiana. We welcome readers’ comments. Opinions expressed in the Marian University Magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of Marian University or the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana.

How to Reach Us: Contact us by phone at 317.955.6000; by e-mail at [email protected]; or by mail at Marian University, 3200 Cold Spring Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46222. © Copyright 2013, Marian University. All publication rights reserved.

Marian University is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana.


MAGAzINE SPRING/SUMMER 2013

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

CHAIRWilliam P. Eckman ’74

President Daniel J. Elsener

Sr. Linda Bates, OSF ’63Michael BecherSr. Margaretta Black, OSF ’61Earl Brinker ’74Steven BurnsClark H. ByrumJohn T. Cardis ’63Philip Carson ’81Mark Daniel ’80John J. DillonJoseph DoyleWilliam V. Drew ’65Denise B. Feser ’77Sr. Christa Franzer, OSF ’70Theodis “Ted” Gary Jr.Stephen J. HackmanDavid Haire ’71Sr. Marilynn Hofer, OSF ’60Sr. Margaret Horney, OSF ’75S. Michael HudsonJoseph R. ImpiccicheSr. Maureen Irvin, OSF ’70Jerry JonesFred S. KlipschClif Knight, M.D.Sr. Joanita Koors, OSF ’77Joseph T. Kuzmitz ’75Alan E. Leighton ’62 Tobin McClamrochSr. Jackie McCracken, OSF ’72John A. PurdieMsgr. Joseph F. Schaedel ’70 Jerry D. SemlerJoe SlaughterLeonard Strom ’68Michael Vierling ’93Angela B. Wagner, DOD. Anthony “Tony” Watt ’69 Mary L. Welch ’68Marvin WhiteRichard Andrew YoungRaul E. Zavaleta

TRUSTEES EMERITIAlvin S. BynumRobert G. DecraeneJohn H. GroganEugene HennWilliam Kelsey ’61Robert H. McKinneyRev. Thomas J. MurphyCharles O’DrobinakClay K. SmithJoseph L. Smith Sr. ’71Jack R. Snyder, Chairman EmeritusMrs. Howard S. Young Jr. ’47Gerald S. Zore ’63

BoARD oF TRUSTEES

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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 - $100,000Excellence in Academic Achievement Partner - $50,000Integration of Faith and Learning Partner - $25,000Outstanding Community Service Partner - $10,000Living Franciscan Values Partner - $5,000Knights 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 [email protected] or 317.955.6202.

I AM a Knight!

kathleen SpearsBachelor of Arts Degree, Major in ElementaryEducation, 2012Hometown: Chesterton, Indiana

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.

“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.”

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Elevating Education

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.

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.

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The Marian University Academy for Teaching and Learning Leadership is shaping tomorrow’s leaders and redefining what it means to lead.


“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.

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.

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.

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“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.

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,

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

The Marian University Academy for Teaching and Learning Leadership 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.

“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.

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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.

Marlon Llewellyn serves as dean of scholars at Arlington High School in Indianapolis.


The academy has already received strong support from many well-respected 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.

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.

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.

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.

For more information about the academy, contact Amy Price, communication and research assistant for the Marian University Academy for Teaching and Learning Leadership, at [email protected] or 317.955.6128.

Katie Bradley is editor of the Marian University Magazine and can be reached at [email protected].

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>> School of Education’s Elementary Education Program Receives National Recognition The School of Education’s elementary education program was recently awarded national recognition from the Association for Childhood Education International.

“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 SymposiaThe 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.

>> President Daniel J. Elsener Receives the Man of All Seasons Award from the St. Thomas More Society 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.

>> Archbishop Tobin Celebrates First Mass at Marian UniversityOn 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 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.

“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.

“Mark Henninger’s commitment to student-athletes, 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.”

On February 27, 2013, Marian University’s speech team took home nine state championships in individual events.

Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin celebrated his first mass at Marian University on Sunday, February 24, 2013.

President Elsener accepted the Man of All Seasons Award from the St. Thomas More Society on October 9, 2012.

President Daniel J. Elsener Speech Team Wins National ChampionshipArchbishop Joseph W. Tobin

News at MU


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.

Sigma zeta Induction Ceremony Health Care Mission Trip

>> The School of Mathematics and Sciences Becomes Member of National Honor SocietyThis 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.

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.

>> Nursing Students Attend First-Ever Inter- Professional Education Simulation EventOn 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.

>> Two knights Win Capital one Academic All-American® HonorsMarian 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.

>> More Partners for the Marian University College of osteopathic MedicineDeaconess 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.

>> Students and Faculty Travel to Haiti for Spring BreakStudents 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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>> 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 IndianapolisIn 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 ProgramA Marian University and Indiana University-Purdue 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 DesignThe 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 EducatorsMichael 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).

NAOME Fellows are inducted into the academy each year to serve a five-year term. As a Fellow,

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 CommencementMarian 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.

>> 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.

Dual Degree Program 76th Commencement75th Anniversary Gala

News at MU

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.

Marian University held its 76th Commencement on Saturday, May 11, 2013.


JW Marriott IndianapolisReception 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. MillsScholarship Co-Chairs Mike and Bea Becher

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All proceeds from the Marian University Making Miracles Gala go to support Marian University scholarships and priority Marian University projects.

CoME CELEBRATE AT THE

For more information, contact Dana Rizzi in the office of Institutional Advancement at 317.955.6207 or [email protected].

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Upcoming EventsSummer Math and Science CampsJune 10-14 and/or June 17-21, grades K-8.

Clayton Family Circle of Honor Induction Dinner Honoring Katie Douglas and Ed TindersJune 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) CampJune 24-28, grades K-8.

Camp InventionJuly 8-12, grades 1-6.

Marian University Night with the Indianapolis IndiansAugust 3.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Michael A. Evans Center for Health Sciences August 6

College of Osteopathic Medicine New Student OrientationAugust 7-9.

First Day of Fall ClassesAugust 19.

Founders’ DaySeptember 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 GameOctober 5 at 1 p.m. at St.Vincent Health Field.

Women of Marian LuncheonOctober 6 at 12:30 p.m. in Allison Mansion.

Making Miracles Gala October 18 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis.

Trick-or-Treat on the Marian University CampusOctober 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 [email protected].

If you have questions regarding alumni events, please contact Brittany Williams, assistant director of alumni relations, at [email protected] or 317.955.6245.

For more details and events, visit the calendar on the Marian University web site at www.marian.edu/events.

Must-attend event!

Must-attend event!

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 [email protected].

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Catholic universityin a great

American city.


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.

INDIANASUPPORT 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 [email protected].

Discounted summer meeting packages available. Call 317.955.6236 or 317.955.6110 for more information.

Marian UniversityOffice of Conferences and Special Events3200 Cold Spring RoadIndianapolis, IN 46222-1997

www.marian.edu/aboutConferences and Events at Marian University

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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:

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.

Education

Numbersby the

Elevating Education

41 States + Washington, D.C.Number of states Marian University-trained teachers

have lived and taught in throughout our 76 years.

1941 The year the university received state accreditation to prepare secondary school teachers in English, sciences, mathematics, music, and social studies.

Years of combined experience among our education faculty in urban, suburban, and rural educational settings as teachers, instructional coaches, curriculum directors, and administrators.

1,000

164 Number of years we’ve been educating teachers, beginning with elementary education in 1937. 76


Future transformational leaders enrolled in the Marian University Academy for Teaching and Learning Leadership.

905 HoursMinimum hours a Marian University graduate with a bachelor of arts in elementary education spends doing

fieldwork in central Indiana classrooms.

234,900 HoursNumber 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.

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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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.

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99 Future educators graduating this year.

149 Central Indiana schools where Marian University students are student teaching.

3,780 Lesson plans created by senior elementary education majors during the 2012-13 school year.

100%

75

Job or graduate school placement of 2011-12 graduates from the School of Education.

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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.

THANk yoU kNIGHTS oF EDUCATIoN FoR INSPIRING THE NExT GENERATIoN!

“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


Cheer on the Knights!Bring your school spirit and cheer on the

NATIoNAL CHAMPIoNSHIP kNIGHTSat this season’s home football games.

All games are at St.Vincent Health Field.

August 31Kentucky Christian University

6 p.m.

September 14University of Wisconsin Oshkosh

1 p.m.

September 21Grand View University

1 p.m.

october 5Robert Morris University

1 p.m.Homecoming

october 26University of St. Francis (Illinois)

1 p.m.

November 2Taylor 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 [email protected]

or 317.955.6265.

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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.”

the hunger gamesby Katie Bradley

National ChampionsAfter a heartbreaking end to the 2011 football season, the knights came back and took the ultimate prize: the 2012 NAIA National Championship!

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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.

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

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.

1: 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.

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National Champions

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 student-cyclists 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.

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 student-athlete 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.”

Marian University cycling team continues the tradition of excellence.

by Michael Kubancsek

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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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1: Katie Antonneau negotiates a muddy corner during Cyclocross Nationals in January 2013. Antonneau has multiple individual national titles, including several in cyclocross.

2: 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.

4: 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.

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Letter from the Director

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.

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 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 ’74Interim Director of Alumni Relations

I AM a knight!www.marian.edu/knights

Joey Newton ’07 and Anne Elsener ’01 have told their stories. Tell us yours.

Everyone has one. You’ve read about Marian University students, alumni, and faculty in the pages of the magazine for years. We’d like to hear yours.

E-mail your story to [email protected].

What’s your Story?

I AM a Knight!

Marian University is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana.www.marian.edu 800.772.7264

Building a great Catholic university.

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Joey NewtonBachelor of Arts Degree, Major in Elementary

Education, Honors Program, Cum Laude, 2007

Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana

To say that Joey Newton was an over-involved

undergraduate is an understatement. The elementary

education major held a variety of leadership positions, from

resident assistant to senior class president to member of

the band and Sacred Choir, to name a few. And, the skills

he learned in these positions come in handy today.

“Being a resident assistant helped me develop leadership

and management skills,” he says. His involvement on

campus also helped him discover new talents; joining the

Marian University Sacred Choir inspired him to become

a choral director. “The skills, techniques, and passion for

music that I developed at Marian University are on my mind

every time I direct my choir,” he says.

Newton’s campus activities, coupled with great teaching

and learning, prepared him well for his current roles as

choral director at Roncalli High School and pianist and

choral director at St. Roch Parish, where he taught for

several years. “My professors taught me about instructing,

managing, and most importantly loving a class,” he says.

“And through my extra curricular activities, I gained a lot of

confidence and learned that I can do things I didn’t think

I could do.” And, Marian University has helped him fully

develop his passion for Catholic education. “This is where

I feel God wants me, and this is what I love doing.”

Anne ElsenerMarian University, Bachelor of Arts Degree, Major in Elementary Education, Minor in Special Education, Summa Cum Laude, 2001University of Notre Dame, Master of Education Degree, 2003Indiana University, Doctorate in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education, 2010Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana

Anne Elsener, currently an assistant professor of education at Dominican University River Forest, Illinois, credits her professors at Marian University for instilling in her the idea that educators never stop learning about their craft. “This principle has been instrumental in my development as an educator. After graduating from Marian University, I went on to obtain a master’s degree at the University of Notre Dame and a doctorate degree from Indiana University.”

Elsener says she was inspired by her professors at Marian University to build relationships with her students and design courses that are challenging and engaging. “My professors challenged me to think carefully about how to design lessons to meet the varied learning, social, and emotional needs of each of my students. I was in an elementary school to observe and teach lessons almost every semester. By the time I became a student teacher, I had already designed and taught many lessons in kindergarten to sixth grade classrooms. These experiences were invaluable!”

Elsener said she was always confident that Marian University would provide a challenging education and the experience she needed to continue on to a successful career. She loved the sense of community she found at Marian University and said she was often greeted by name when passing people on campus. One of her most meaningful memories is when she passed through a tunnel of professors at commencement who had lined up to congratulate them. She was amazed by the number of professors who called her by name as she passed by and she realized how many of them she knew personally. Elsener said, “This sense of caring and being known by your professor makes a big difference in your education.”

I AM a Knight!Marian University is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana.

www.marian.edu 800.772.7264

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Friday, october 4Pep Rally, Allen Whitehill Clowes Amphitheater(Rain location: Physical Education Center, Main Gym)

Dillon Family Distinguished Alumni Dinner, Steffen Music CenterThis 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 5Men’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 LotsFamily 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 TentJoin other Marian University alumni, friends, and family at the M-Club Hospitality Tent for lunch and drinks before kickoff.

Homecoming Football Game vs. Robert Morris University St.Vincent Health Field

Mass, Marian Hall, Bishop Chartrand Memorial Chapel

Alumni Post-Game Party, Allen Whitehill Clowes Amphitheater

Reunion Gatherings, Allison MansionReunion 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 LibraryAll 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 LibraryGather with alumni, friends, and current students to experience the fun and excitement of Poker, Black Jack, Roulette, and many other casino games.

Sunday, october 6Women of Marian Luncheon, Allison MansionHonoring 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.)

FoR MoRE INFoRMATIoN:

visit www.marian.edu/alumni/homecoming

e-mail [email protected]

ReHOMECOMInG 2013 OCTOBER 4-6

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Here are some of the events we are planning:

and more!

new medical school

football game

class reunions tailgating

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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

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 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.

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

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!

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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.

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.

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 [email protected] to be included in the next issue of the Marian University Magazine, or post your photos on the Marian University Indianapolis Facebook page.

Class Notes

Frank Della-Penna ’70 and music colleague Nui Nani Makaha. In front of them, sits his four-neck Hawaiian steel guitar.


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).

1973


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.

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.

1983


1988


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


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

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.

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.

Brian Sweany

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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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.

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.

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.

Class Notes

Leo Henry Mueller

Oliver and Julia Mayer cuddle their new baby brother, William Albert Mayer.

Lainey Marie Yohe

For more information regarding your class reunion, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at [email protected] or 317.955.6212.


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.

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.

Patrick Charles Elsener

Lucas Neil Sherman

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.

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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.

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.

In Memoriam

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 StuckwischDirector of Annual and Planned [email protected]

St.Francis

Heritage of

Society

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 faith- based 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 SeasonThe 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!

End Note

By Diana Cheshire, Ph.D.

Diana Cheshire, Ph.D. is the dean of the School of Education. She can be reached at [email protected].

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