Achieve winter 2014

ACHIEVEM A G A Z I N E

The magazine for alumni and friends of William Jewell College Winter2014

Pryor Learning Commons:Innovative learning in the 21st century

F r o m T h e P r e s I d e n T

highlightsCalendarh hJANUARY 16 harriman-Jewell series: royal Philharmonic

orchestra led by Pinchas Zukerman

20 martin Luther King, Jr., day Celebration

24 harriman-Jewell series: The sleeping Beauty performed by moscow Festival Ballet

28 Binns Lecture on the sacred and secular & Power and Justice in society: mark Anielski, economist and author

FEBRUARY 2 smith Lectures in Contemporary Jewish Life

and Thought, Part 3: rabbi neal schuster

5 harriman-Jewell series: Gil shaham

8 Center for Justice and sustainability summit: mark Anielski, economist and author

11 harriman-Jewell series: Bahia orchestra Project with ricardo Castro and Jean-Yves Thibaudet

15 harriman-Jewell series: nicola Benedetti

MARCH 1 harriman-Jewell series: haifa symphony

orchestra of Israel

2 smith Lectures in Contemporary Jewish Life and Thought, Part 4: rabbi neal schuster

6 Achievement day dinner: speaker robert edsel, author

7 Achievement day Convocation

14 harriman-Jewell series: narek hakhnazaryan

30 smith Lectures in Contemporary Jewish Life and Thought, Part 5: rabbi neal schuster

APRIL 12 harriman-Jewell series: Ben heppner

17 distinguished executive Lecture in Business and Leadership: mike duke, chairman of the board, Wal-mart stores, Inc.

25 Colloquium day & honors Convocation

25-27 Family Weekend

26 harriman-Jewell series: Yevgeny sudbin

MAY 10 harriman-Jewell series: Brian stokes mitchell

16 nursing Pinning

17 Baccalaureate & Commencement

22 harriman-Jewell series: Trey mcIntyre Project

JUNE 7 harriman-Jewell series: George Li

Access, collaboration, creativity

It’s been an exciting fall on campus with much to celebrate.

We welcomed students in August by opening the doors to their

new building, Pryor Learning Commons. After several years of

planning and a year of construction, the impact was immediate.

Our campus community has embraced the PLC and it has

become, as we intended, the intellectual center of the College.

With 24-hour access and virtually unlimited resources, students have no barriers to collaborating, creating and learning. Add to this equation a thoughtfully designed space, committed faculty and cutting-edge technology, and the framework is in place for an innovative approach to education. We are being responsive to this generation’s learning styles and engaging faculty in the ways they are most valuable: as facilitators and resources for learning. You can read more about the PLC in this issue or, better yet, stop by anytime. Sit by the fireplace with a Starbucks and observe how students use this facility. I think you’ll find it inspiring.

This fall we celebrated a number of campus transformations. A completed Dooley Plaza overlooks the main campus entrance, and Trotter Arts Plaza, with an amphitheater, has become a popular venue for outdoor performances. Residence hall enhancements and creation of the First-Year Triangle has added a new dimension to our living environment.

Our first class of Journey Grant recipients returned to campus energized from their experiences in 27 countries, sharing that among their many discoveries was a new-found personal confidence. As part of our new Center for Creativity and Innovation, we are preparing to open the Idea Exchange to help students develop entrepreneurial ideas. In November Jewell teams finished first and second at the Lean Startup Machine competition sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation for Entrepreneurship and Google Fiber. We are anxious to fully launch this program in the next few weeks.

We start 2014 with two new academic programs. In January we begin our first fully online program with a bachelor’s degree in nursing for RNs, and in June we start classes for our first graduate program, a master of science in education, focused on differentiated instruction.

Amidst the expansion of programs and physical space, Jewell remains focused on the student experience, a commitment to community and a rigorous academic experience. These values have kept Jewell strong and they, too, are worth celebrating.

Dr. David SalleePresident

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Opening Convocation

Physics Renovation

Cardinal Athletics Hall of Fame

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ContentsAchieve MagazineWinter 2014

Homecoming on the HillAlumni gathered September 27-28 for a weekend of activities and celebrations

Pryor Learning CommonsTransforming the Quad— and learning—with the intellectual center of campus

From the Office of the MayorJewell alumni won the last five mayoral elections to lead their city

Teambuilding at 40 FeetSibling facilitators learn the ropes together at Tucker Leadership Lab

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Jewell names Yates Medalists, first Yates Scholars

2013 Yates medalists Jill deramus dean and marshall h. dean, Jr. with Board of Trustees Chairman Thomas “Buzz” Willard ’76

2013 Yates medalists William “don” Wagner and Jean deramus Wagner with Board of Trustees Chairman Thomas “Buzz” Willard ’76

Yates scholarship drive Chair shirley (neff) Pryor ’56 with Yates scholars madeline douglas and Cameron hillman. madeline is the daughter of Brad douglas ’84.

ince 1980, Opening Convocation ceremonies has included recognizing citizens for their civic contributions and leadership. The 2013 William F. Yates Medallions for Distinguished Service were presented to Jill Deramus Dean, Marshall H. Dean, Jr., Jean Deramus Wagner and William D. “Don” Wagner. They join the ranks of 159 public servants as recipients of the highest non-degree award bestowed by the College.

In recognition of the Yates Medalists and their support in paving the way for tomorrow’s leaders, the Yates Scholarship was created this year. The inaugural recipients, Madeline Douglas and Cameron Hillman, received Jewell’s

largest and most prestigious academic award: a $25,000 four-year renewable scholarship. Minimum requirements include a 32 ACT score and a 3.75 GPA.

The William Jewell College community celebrated the beginning of a new academic year

on September 6 at Opening Convocation. Held outside on the Quad, the event concluded

with the formal dedication of Pryor Learning Commons, a ribbon cutting and tours of the new building.

Sopera singer daniel Belcher ’92, harriman-Jewell series artist-in-residence and a Grammy Award winner, performed “The Impossible dream.”

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Jim durbin ’88 and Terry stevens ’87 with a balloon artist Larry Campbell ’68, Patricia Garrett Campbell ’68 and mary sallee

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lumni returned to the Hill September 27-28 for Jewell’s Homecoming festivities,

including the Celebration of Golden Classes, Cardinal Classic Golf Tournament, alumni

award celebrations, John Priest Greene Society brick dedication, Pryor Learning

Commons tours, class reunions and soccer and football games. Despite the game-day rain,

Cardinal fans gathered for a tailgate and Kansas City-style barbecue.

Throughout the week, students stepped into the 1990s with their “Smells Like Jewell Spirit” theme.

After kicking off Homecoming week with the annual Serve and Celebrate event, they hosted

Opening Ceremonies, the Mabee Games, Casino Night, Campus Sing, Jewell Ball and a pep rally.

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White science Center parking lot was transformed into Cardinal Village for tailgaters


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The Celebration of Golden Classes

event recognized alumni who

graduated 50 or more years ago.

Attendees received a medallion and

College update from President david

sallee and were invited to lunch with

a student panel, a campus tour and

dessert at the John Priest Greene

President’s home.

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1 Classof1943: Paul Kincaid

2 Classof1953:Front: mildred (Gash) Bercik, diane (doane) dold and marilyn (Collier) Constantz. Back: John Barth, Jim swinehart and Phillip King.

3 Classof1963:Front: rebecca (Lovan) rogers, ronilue (Beery) Garrison, Karen (Curnett) Wilson, Grace (Goodson) hayes, Barbara (Thompson)

Thornton, mary (ruppelius) Graul, Linda (ehrsam) Voigts, Jane (Ludlow) Linville, diana (Jones) Jones, Ann (Carter) miller, mary Jo (Basye) Gabiam, Anne (moore) Bolton, susan (Klenk) stutzman and Carol (spor) north. Back: mary (Frances) Keck, daniel Lambert, dennis Lambert, Karen (Brunner) hill, sharon (rolf) mcCoy, nabih Asal, h.C. Bauman, Jim Zahnd, Clarence schneider, Jr., rod hernandez, Jerry mcBeth, Gentry Thomason, david Wells, robert Cunningham, Thomas eagle, John sharp and Paula (Young) morris.

C. richard moore, III ’81, Charlie moore ’14, Lavonne (Garrison) moore ’79 and Barbara Born ’83

Blake Thomas ’73, Irene (simon) Thomas ’47, Kent Thomas ’79 and Jon Thomas ’85

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Donors help Jewell reinvent Physics Department

Linda (Pillsbury) Roos ’68 and Howard Roos helped formally dedicate the remodeled E.S. Pillsbury Department of Physics with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Homecoming. On behalf of the Pillsbury Foundation, Linda approached Jewell about transforming the White Science Center department to create a distinctive, modern space that would build a sense of community and encourage collaboration among physics and dual-degree engineering students. Jewell matched the donation, and the Facilities team spent the summer removing walls, polishing concrete floors and installing LED lights, metal panels and glass walls, among other improvements.

The entrance to the Physics Department now provides space for student gatherings, club meetings, TED videos, engineering projects, “Big Bang Theory” watch parties, studying, class tutorials and researching. With Skype capability via wall mounted digital displays, professors can facilitate interaction with scientists and engineers worldwide.

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The Alumni Board of Governors honored distinguished alumni and friends at a homecoming awards dinner. recipients included debbie Gillespie mitchell ’75, Jewell humanitarian Award; erin mcGonigle ’08, Young distinguished Alumni service Award; Brad hirni ’63, distinguished Alumni service Award; nancy sherrick, honorary Alumnus Award; and George dooley ’53, not pictured, John F. Truex Lifetime Alumni service Award. read honoree bios at www.jewell.edu/news2013/homecoming.

nancy (Greene) Leisinger ’52 accepted the hilltop Challenge Award on behalf of the Class of 1952 from Clark morris, vice president of advancement. They received the traveling cardinal trophy for yielding the highest percentage of alumni giving in 2012-2013. decade winners were the classes of 1963, 1973, 1980, 1991, 2007 and 2012. see the class percentages at www.jewellalumni.com/hilltopchallenge.

HomecomingJoin us on the HillSeptember 27, 2014, for Homecoming!


Pryor Learning Commons

fosters a new culture of learning


With generous windows on all sides, the three-story building offers stunning views such as this eastern site overlooking Greene stadium and the countryside.

one of two classrooms, Gautreaux Innovation studio seats 48 and features wireless collaboration flat screens, 80-inch touchscreens, configurable white-board seating and a mobile device to control all display screens and cable television. next door, Gill Innovation studio offers video conferencing and recording.

Guests enter the main entrance through rule entry hall and the mabee Commons.

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In August the College unveiled Pryor Learning Commons,

a 26,000 square-foot structure that places students at the forefront of innovation

in higher education. The newest addition to the Quad, which was officially dedicated at

Opening Convocation on September 6, was the centerpiece of Jewell’s “Shaping the Journey”

campaign. The support of alumni and friends resulted in a donor-funded building that

enables students to gather, learn and create 24 hours a day in a fully digital environment.

The “greenest” building on campus, the Learning Commons was constructed with a commitment to sustainability. outside, for example, Jewell planted more than 120 new trees.

The third floor café, @thebeak, serves starbucks and refreshments. on the displays, students can view campus life images, check event listings or post to a live Twitter feed.

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With an exterior design that comple-ments the architecture of other Quad buildings, Pryor Learning Commons has a style all its own on the inside. A mix of classic and modern furniture, carefully chosen to accommodate diverse learning styles, can be easily reconfigured by students. Also unique, and the greatest need for this building, are the tools and technology available to our community of learners. The three-story center features two high-tech classrooms (called innovation studios), a high-definition digital recording suite with green screens, production studio and editing suite, 3D printer, writable wall and table surfaces, touchscreens, 20 wireless collaboration stations, interactive kiosks and all the latest

software packages. Housing the Centers for Academic Achievement, Engaged Learning, Justice and Sustainability, Global Studies and Journey Grants, and Innovation in Teaching and Learning places key academic resources under one roof.

This intentional design and resources are a testament to today’s culture of learning—one where immersion and engagement trump the days of students being lectured to in front-facing rows of desks and memorizing content from textbooks. Jewell has embraced an educational evolution that goes beyond the acquisition of content and moves students from dependence in their educational experience toward independence as mature learners.

“The value of Pryor Learning Commons goes well beyond gathering information or learning appropriate higher-order skills,” said President David Sallee. “The Learning Commons provides a cutting-edge atmosphere in which students and faculty together are totally engaged in learning. Learning is the central goal of every decision regarding our curriculum and teaching methods.”

In addition to its forward-looking resources, Pryor Learning Commons is also the most green and sustainable building on campus. Decisions about the systems, structure and site were compatible with the ambitions of the College. In a 24-hour accessible building on a residential campus, social needs

Fred Pryor ’56, with sisters Joan (Pryor) Barth ’54 and diane (Pryor) Bashor ’69, helped Jewell present the building to the student body during the opening celebration. Fred was among several key donors and foundations who supported the project.

The Quad entrance on third floor provides study and gathering space with windows, a café, fireplace and music. To commemorate the transition to a fully digital learning environment, students kicked off the school year by breaking the world record for longest book domino chain. see the video at www.youtube.com/WilliamJewellCollege.

Chambers Production studio, with high-definition recording equipment and green, white and black screens

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were valued, too. Large, open spaces with living room seating, fireplaces, floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the Quad, a Starbucks café, digital screens for student videos and photos and a live Twitter feed displaying student posts all help bring balance to the academic setting.

“It’s one thing for a school to invest so heavily in technology, but it’s another to allow it to be so accessible to students,” said Alexander Bush ’14, Student Senate president. “The ability to push information to six different TVs around a room at once has changed the way I’ve led meetings, studied with groups for tests and even how I’ve watched Chiefs football games! Every floor is full of the tools we have always wanted—and even those we never imagined.”

shirley (neff) Pryor ’56 and Betty and Bill Crouch were among the donors recognized at the ribbon cutting on september 6. Also at the ceremony, shirley presented the new Yates scholars as scholarship drive chairman.

George dooley ’53 stands on dooley Plaza, a gift from him and his late wife, edna (mortimeyer) dooley ’53. The Plaza is adjacent to Pryor Learning Commons and helps showcase the east side of Jewell hall.

Trotter Arts Plaza, dedicated to longtime professor dr. robert Trotter and Juanita Trotter, provides terraced seating and an amphitheater for performances and events. removing the road through this spot made a more pedestrian-friendly campus and helped connect Brown hall and Pillsbury music Center to the heart of the Quad.


Robert“Bob”T.Steinkamp’67,Mayor:2005-2009

During Bob’s tenure as mayor, administration brought in new businesses; improved the infrastructure; increased taxing authority for future infrastructure; established the Arts Commission, the concept of the Mayor’s forum and the telecast of Council meetings; and voted favorably on a smoking ban. “I believe the transparency of city government and the quality of life improved,” he said.

At Jewell, Bob played football and was president of his senior class, Kappa Alpha Order and Phi Alpha Theta. He received his juris doctorate from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and practiced as a partner with Beckett and Steinkamp. He also was chief legal counsel and a vice president of Applebee’s International, Inc. for 14 years. In 2009 he joined the law firm of Kirkland Woods & Martinsen PC in Liberty. He is a recipient of the Jewell Citation for Achievement, and he and his wife, Cheryl (Dunlop) Steinkamp ’67, received Jewell’s Distinguished Alumni Service Award in 2008.

Leading Liberty

GregCanuteson’89,Mayor:2009-2013“I think Liberty is one of the best

places to live in the country,” said Greg. During his two terms, which focused on economic development and quality of life, two national magazines named Liberty among the top 10 best places to live in the country.

Greg, son of Jewell English professor John Canuteson and a Liberty High School alumnus, was a member of Phi Gamma Delta and Phi Alpha Theta history honor society at Jewell. With a juris doctorate from the University of Missouri, Greg served two terms in the Missouri House of Representatives and practiced law with the Canuteson Law Office in Liberty. He now serves as deputy director of the Missouri Housing Development Commission and president of the Canuteson Group, a real estate company with rental property in Liberty. Greg is also part owner of The Bell restaurant in Liberty, serves on Jewell’s Alumni Board of Governors and is proud that his daughters, Brennan and Natalie, are taking their own Jewell journey as current students.

LyndellBrenton’77,Mayor:2013-present

Lyndell’s service to Liberty has included 14 years on Liberty City Council and an active community volunteer along with his wife, Roxann (Davis) Brenton ’76. The current mayor, Lyndell describes citizens as “engaged, interested and willing to serve.” With enormous growth potential, the City focuses on residential and commercial development, a waste water treatment plant and the possibility of a second community center. Two major road projects were completed in 2013 with another slated for 2015.

Lyndell was in the first “New Liberty High School” graduating class, and at Jewell was a member of Kappa Alpha Order and Delta Mu Delta business honorary. He holds an MBA from the University of Missouri- Kansas City. Lyndell started his career in accounting and finance at Mid-America Enterprises and Frontier Airlines, then worked 29 years at Kansas City Power & Light in various business and financial planning management roles.

A l u m n i P A s s t h e g A v e l A s m A y o r s

Bob steinkamp ’67, Lyndell Brenton ’77 and Greg Canuteson ’89 are three consecutive Liberty mayors who cite the city’s history, people and William Jewell College among its greatest assets.

The last five mayoral elections in Liberty, Mo., have placed three alumni in office.

All with long histories as Liberty residents and civic and community leaders,

they bring expertise from their active careers to help advance a city they love.

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Kristi (Gleason) Burch ’97 and Dusty Gleason ’10 are giving the term

“family ties” new meaning. From 40 feet above ground, the siblings work

as facilitators at the Tucker Leadership Lab (TLL), Jewell’s premiere ropes

challenge course.

Centered on experiential education, the Lab helps participants develop leadership skills through team-building experiences. Kristi is a Pryor Leadership Fellow and Dusty will accompany the Pryor Leadership Studies Program participants on their Outward Bound trip this winter.

WhydidyouchoosetocomebacktoJewelltobecomeafacilitator?

Kristi:A tragedy in our family changed the direction of my life. I quit working to stay at home with my children. Yet I needed to do something that was specifically for me, and wanted to challenge my brain. I connected with Kevin [Shaffstall, director of Pryor Center for Leadership Development] at the Pryor Center and started working as a facilitator in 2005.

Whatdoyougetoutofyourjobasafacilitator?

Dusty: I have taught in several different formats since I graduated from Jewell, but the outdoor, hands on, experiential learning that one can gain from Tucker is like nothing else I have done. I learn every day, I get better every day, my groups learn and grow—and I get to do all this in an amazing outdoor setting on the William Jewell College campus. It is the most fulfilling paying job that I have had to date.

HaveyourexperienceswiththeTLLimpactedyourrelationshipassiblings?

Dusty: Many siblings get to spend time together, but few get to work together, and even fewer get to work together in harmony. I get to see [Kristi] as my sister, a wife, a mom, a facilitator and a whole myriad of other roles she plays in her life.

WhatmakestheTLLexperienceunique?

Kristi:The experience allows people to move out of the comfort of the known, whether that be a classroom or a boardroom.

Dusty: Many of us forget to challenge ourselves in our daily lives. [The TLL] is a fun environment that has the ability to illuminate qualities in people that they already knew they had, but had laid dormant for some time. We do not tell people how to better themselves—we ask questions that turn on light bulbs.

Taking Family Ties to new heights

TuckerLeadershipLab serves over 6,000 participants annually, ranging from fifth graders through adult groups. Alumni, are you interested in bringing a group to Tucker Leadership Lab in 2014? mention this article and receive a discount! select from one of the following experiences: Quest Course, Journey Course, outlook Tower, odyssey Course or Portable Quest Course. Visit www.tuckerleadership.org for course details.

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Cardinal atHletiCs

Katie(Helwig)Munger’03 was a three-time First Team All-Conference selection in basketball, a two-time NAIA Honorable Mention All-American and the conference Newcomer of the Year. She is seventh on Jewell’s career scoring list.

DavidReid’83 was named First Team All-Conference, First Team All-District and First Team NAIA All-American in baseball. He helped the 1983 team win conference, district and area IV titles, and completed the year with a batting average under .500.

Connie(Mattox)Dudley’63 accepted the Hall of Fame Award for her late husband, JimDudley’63. Jim helped lead the 1960 men’s basketball team to the Final Four of the NAIA National Tournament. As leading scorer, he netted 1,363 career points and led the College’s career assists at the time of his graduation.

JillCress, women’s basketball coach, is a three-time conference Coach of the Year and has led the Cardinals to three conference titles and seven NAIA National Tournament appearances. Her 2012-13 team was honored by the Great Lakes Valley Conference for earning the highest GPA among the conference’s women’s basketball teams.

BobNield’54 was recognized for outstanding achievements in football, wrestling and track. He placed at conference track meets for four consecutive years and ran in the NAIA National Track Meet as a senior. He was a four-year letterman in football and track, a two-time All-Conference selection and is a member of the 1950 Hall of Fame football team.

student Awards

Each spring, four student-athletes are chosen by the Cardinal coaching staff for outstanding achievements during the year. At Homecoming, Athletic Director and Physical Education Chair Dr. Darlene Bailey ’82 and President David Sallee presented plaques to the recipients.

FreshmanNathanGraber,swimming: r.e. “dad” Bowles Award

SophomoreFaithSong,softball: omar William nadler Athletic Award

JuniorSarahFranklin,soccer:Vicki Larason Landman memorial Award

JuniorDrewMitrisin,baseball: Cecil martin Award

Athletic Hall of Fame 2013 InducteesJewell’s Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1994 to recognize outstanding alumni and faculty in the areas of athletic

achievement or coaching. Selections are based solely on what the individual or team accomplished while associated with

Jewell. Read player and team bios at www.jewellcardinals.com/hof.

The1986Women’sTrackandFieldTeam defeated 17 opponents to remain undefeated throughout the indoor season. They won the conference indoor and outdoor meets, and secured wins in the Central Methodist University, Westminster College and Park University Relays. Front: Coach Larry Hamilton ’61, Mitzi Wakefield ’89, Julie (Bay) Steimer ’89, Angela (Moore) Sweet ’88, Tracy (Forsyth) Thomas ’88, Katrinka (Foreman) Arthaud ’88, Dana (Jarecki) King ’88 and Dee Ann (Rosenbohm) Crews ’88. Back: Bridget (Meier) Barney ’89, LaRonda (Ward) Smith ’90, Cami (Kupcho) Schmidt ’89 and Julie (Roberts) Bell ’88.

The1959-1960Men’sBasketballTeam finished second in conference play and qualified for the National Tournament. They finished the year 23-10, tying the 1956-1957 men’s team for the record of most wins in Jewell’s history. Pictured: Mike Nelson ’73 and Jim Nelson, Jr., sons of the late Coach Jim Nelson; Tom Lewis ’60; Dick Cox ’62; Bob Frazier ’62; Connie (Mattox) Dudley ’63, on behalf of the late Jim Dudley ’63; and Beth Nelson, daughter of Coach Nelson.

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William Jewell receives consistent national rankings for its academic programs, overall value and commitment to service. Accolades from this fall include the following:

> Forbes magazine named Jewell to its 2013 list of “America’s Best Colleges,” representing the top 20 percent of U.S. undergraduate institutions.

> The Princeton Review listed Jewell in its 2014 guidebook, “The Best 378 Colleges.” Only about 15 percent of the country’s four-year colleges appear in the student survey-based rankings.

> Washington Monthly ranked Jewell 62nd on its list of nationally ranked liberal arts colleges that contribute to the public good. In the category of community service participation, the College placed 22nd nationally.

> Jewell was recognized by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance as one of its 100 “Best Value” liberal arts colleges for 2014. Factors contributing to the ranking include a college’s

National rankings

National debatersFollowing a semester of competition, two Jewell debate teams earned first round bids to the 2014 National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence to be held at Northern Arizona University. SpencerShanks, Kearney, Mo., and TylerWhite, of Independence, Mo., beat out over 500 teams nationwide to secure a No. 7 ranking. The duo ended the semester with a second-place finish at the Washburn University tournament in Topeka, Kan. StephenAhal, Chesterfield, Mo., and RosemaryLoehr, Kansas City, Mo., also received bids after finishing the semester as the No. 17 team nationwide.

Book authorsDr.BlaneBaker,Wallace A. Hilton Chair in Physics and professor of physics, authored Scientific Descriptions and Analyses of Sport. In his book, Dr. Baker explores topics such as one-dimensional motion, the modeling of athletes and gene doping. Scientific Descriptions and Analyses of Sport was published by Linus Publications.

Dr.MiltonHorne,professor of religion and coordinator of faith and learning, authored Whirlwind: Journeys With Job Through Grief, Anxiety, and Pain with Wes Eades. The spiritual self-help book voyages through the book of Job, addressing questions about life’s struggles while challenging readers to examine assumptions about what it means to live lives of faith amidst great suffering. The book, published in August, is available through Amazon.

PaigeBolduc’13 of Rogersville, Mo., was awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarship to Japan in Literature. She graduated summa cum laude as an Oxbridge Honors Scholar in Literature and Theory and received the 2013 Faculty Award.

competitiveness, graduation rate, academic support, financial aid and student indebtedness.

> The 2014 edition of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News and World Report ranked Jewell No. 146 among the country’s top tier of 248 national liberal arts colleges. The College was noted for its faculty-student ratio and small class sizes.

Fulbright Scholar in JapanBolduc attended orientation in Tokyo in September and is now studying at Nagoya University in the Graduate Department of Languages and Cultures. She later plans to pursue a doctorate in compara-tive literature.


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Learn from the same experienced faculty who lead Jewell’s on-ground nursing program.

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Mentoring nurse professionals since 1970.

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ChrisStathos, Painesville, Ohio, was recognized as one of 10 undergraduate students in sports management by the Michigan Sports Business Conference BIG (Build, Inspire, Grow) Initiative.

The program, launched in 2013, recognizes outstanding student leaders who have achieved exceptional levels of success. Stathos has completed internships with the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Sporting Kansas City and most

Sports management awardrecently the National Football League in New York City. Though the College does not offer a sports management major, Stathos has excelled in optimizing Jewell’s liberal arts offerings to fit his chosen field. Aspiring to one day become the president and CEO of a major professional sports franchise, Stathos is majoring in business administration with emphasis on entrepreneurial leadership.

TheDepartmentofNursing has been named as a 2013 grant recipient by the Missouri State Board of Nursing and Higher Learning Commission. The Nursing Education Incentive Grant, which totaled over $118,000, will help fund expanding rural clinical sites, lab and simulation equipment and facilities and graduate funding for faculty throughout the 2013-2014 fiscal year. The board selected both public and private colleges as grant recipients, with a maximum award of up to $150,000 per year.

New facultyJewell welcomes the following new faculty:

> Dr.YuriyBots, assistant professor of economics

> ChristopherMcCullick, assistant professor of accounting

> ShellyMcVay, assistant professor of business

> BradleyMiller, visiting instructor of chemistry

> Dr.RuthWilliams, assistant professor of English

> LandonYoung, director of creativity and innovation

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ohn Priest Greene was one such visionary with a lasting influence on Jewell’s emergence as a national liberal arts college, even though his 30-year term as president began before Jewell knew luxuries like electric lights, running water or central heat.

Dr. Greene’s ideals remain relevant a century later: a sound academic program, democratic in ideals and practice, comfort- able facilities for living and learning, loyalty to the ideals of Christ and an adequate endowment. To honor his enduring spirit, Jewell formed the John Priest Greene Giving Society in 2009 to support student scholarships and opportunities. Today, more than 200 alumni and friends hold membership in this vital group with their annual leadership gift commitment.

At a 164-year-old college, traditions run deep. Our founding leaders provided

a vision to position us for a strong future and a mission to inspire us to serve.

These members, who share a belief in the value of a liberal arts education, connect at an annual president’s reception in Kansas City and other times during the year. Those making a first-time gift of $1,000 or more are commemorated with a personalized brick on the Quad, reminding students of those supporting every step of their Jewell journey. Visit www.jewellalumni.com/jpgsociety for membership information.

We invite each of you to consider investing in our students through this group. Thank you for helping keep Jewell—and the legacy of John Priest Greene—strong for the next century of learners.

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A legacy worth preserving

Jewell hosted a coffee and brick dedication during homecoming for John Priest Greene society members.

by Clark morris ’91Vice President of Institutional Advancementexecutive and Artistic director, harriman-Jewell series

alumni and friends are invited to join David and Mary Sallee

on an alaskan cruise in summer 2015!

more details will be available this spring.

500 College HillLiberty, Missouri 64068-1896

Celebration of AchievementWilliam Jewell College announces the

70th Annual

For more information about the event, visit www.achievementday.net or contact Susan Tideman at 816-415-7550 or [email protected].

Thursday, March 6, 2014Westin Crown Center, Kansas City

Featuring Guest Speaker

Robert Edselbest-selling author of The Monuments Men, Rescuing Da Vinci and Saving Italy

Citation foR aChiEvEmEnt honoREEs

Charles funk ’76president and CeOMidWestOne Bank

Brad Gans ’81Chief Legal OfficerCiti (europe, africa, Middle east)

Jack talley ’80vice presidententerprise Fleet ManagementEvent Chairmen

Brad and Libby BergmanHonorary ChairmenBill Dreyer ’60 and

Linda (hill) Dreyer ’61

Documents

Achieve winter 2014