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ACCENT ON Inside You'll Find Page 2 • Letter from Dr. Kramer Avila President • Avila College Receives Continued Accreditation From The North Central COLLEGE Association Page 3 • Profile: Blake Fry, CLiofoeradinndatCoarmopfuRsesAictdievnitciees TheAvila College News Magazine • February 1999 • Retirement Celebration Page 4-5 • Day in the Life of a Freshman Page 6-7 • Enjoy the 1999 Steer Dinner Reserve From the Avila College Vineyards • Capital Campaign Completed Page 8-9 • Avila Communications Get Avid • MBA Program Offers Financial Aid Solutions • Women’s Basketball Soars • Spring Sports Schedules Page 10-11 • Alumni News & Class Notes • In Other News... Back Cover • Letter from the Alumni President • Get A Higher Rate Of Return On Your CD from Letter Avila College the President Receives Continued Accreditation From sn’t it refreshing to see the face of The North Central Isuch a bright, smiling young Avila Association. student on the cover? If you recall from our strategic plan T he Commission on Institutions (located in the December ‘98 issue of ofHigherEducationofthe North Accent Goal #4 states that we are ), Central Association of Colleges dedicating a great deal of our efforts to and Schools has granted Avila College an expanded enrollment with priority continuing accreditation. given to residential students. In this An accreditation team from the (and many future) issues ofAccent we North Central Associationvisited Avila will visit some of these students,, as “As always, I thank you College during the spring 1998 well as their programs, faculty, and for your continued semester. In a vote held October 26th, facilities, through some of our story support ofAvila’s the commission voted to continue the accreditation ofAvila College with the topics. Our feature story this issue mission, values, nextreviewin 2007-2008. should give you a fresh look at Avila and purposes.” Avila College first received through the eyes of a freshman accreditation from the North Central residential student. Association in 1946. Avila has been I would also like to mention two other stories in this issue that you — granted continuing approval since may find enjoyable a preview of our 1999 Annual Avila College Steer thattime. Dinner and Auction, and an announcement of the successful completion The Commission on Institutions of Pathways: The Campaign for Avila College. of Higher Education of the North As always, I thank you for your continued support ofAvila’s mission, Central Association of Colleges and values, and purposes. Schools is located at: 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Sincerely, -X3 Chicago, IL60602-2504 W,0LAA*, 800) 621-7440 ' ) I Dr. Larry Kramer, Avila CollegePresident Alumni Events Calendar JudyThompson’sArtShow Through March 31 50th NursingAnniversaryCelebration May3 Annual SteerDinner&Auction March 27 Graduation May 15 DonorAppreciation Barbecue April 23 Annual Bridge Marathon May20 St. LouisAlumni GolfTournament May ‘99 February, 1999 2 Accent parameters for each event. Occasionally we will give them program ideas, and we also let them know what is and is not an appropriate program or activity for our campus. ACCENT: In your two years’ Blake Fry lives his work. Actually, he lives in the experience here, what event has residence hall aspan ofhis work. The role ofcampus been the most exciting? life is becoming more important with the new strategic Fry: Our homecoming dances have plan (See Goal #4, December Accent). Accent really been a success because of recently had a chance to talk with BlakeFry and learn the number of participants as a aboutAvila's activitiesprogramming. percentage of our student body. Three hundred of our 1200 students attend. If a campus like KU had the same Accent: What kind of an atmosphere exists in student life percentage show up for one of their events, they would atAvilatoday? need to rent out most ofthe town to hold everyone. Fry: We try to create an environment where Avila is I also consider our talent show a really surprising something more than a place to live and store your success. The numbers and diversity—of the students belongings. We strive for a sense of community. If participating were impressive but equally you create a formula where the Resident Assistants impressive was the quality of the acts! Even the non- are active and you have good programming, then music and non-theater students showed a lot of talent. you’ll find that more students are likely to stay. Accent: Is the quality ofstudent life atAvilachanging? Accent: How do you choose student activities? Fry: We have seen a tremendous amount of increased Fry: Choosing the activities is done by the students. participation and improved facilities in my time here. We give them the resources and set budget The number of active student groups alone has increased from 17 to 24. I’m most active with the Student Union Board, a group responsible for planning and executing campus-wide social activities. When I The “Wall ofVelcro” at arrived, there were no members. Now there are 13. Homecoming was so I’ve also tried to tie together the efforts of some intriguing even Blake of the student organizations in order to increase the had to try. effectiveness of the activities, as well as stretching the budget dollars for more mileage. We have a Council of Presidents, where the leaders of the campus organizations get together and look for opportunities for cooperation and sponsorship. We’ve had some real campus successes. Accent: From everyone at Avila, Blake, thank you foryour continuing efforts. Retirement Celebration hiloh Maguire Garies ‘56, Learning Laboratory Manager, and S Art Schlumpberger, Director of Physical Plant, were honored recently by President Kramer in a retirement celebration. Following her Avila graduation in 1956, Garies returned to work at Avila in 1974. Schlumpberger has been a member of the Avila community since 1964. Accent 3 February, 1999 fne firstdayofthe spring se ^cent TsreamceysatreoruantdAfvoirlathe day. T i’^V '_? a freshmawnasbeagbilnneitnog College. es in the residence Originally from St. Louis, M hallsant moved Prior to the semester I back to camn... „ start. T racy rolled out of bed at 8:30, put some shoes on, and went to breakfast. Marian Center cuisine on the first day of classes offered her some choices, "It was a good day to and Tracy picked french toast, scrambled eggs, and a glass of milk. Everybody had already gone to an early class, so she sat by herself and read sleep in," Tracy says. a magazine while she ate. After breakfast she showered and got ready for class. A quick run-through of "I can't imagine that the schedule, and she paired her class load for the day with the books she would I'll be in class need and packed them in her backpack. Just then, she got a phone call from a friend on the men’s soccer team. Kevin tomorrow atthis didn’t have class until 2:00 p.m.,—so he called from the residence hall lobby to visit. They talked about winter breaks and how Tracy was glad to be away from St. Louis time." For Tracy, the and back at Avila. But talking soon gave way to action, and Kevin and Tracy roamed the residence halls and left notes on message boards for friends who were in class. Tuesday start put off Tracy then saw Alice, the housekeeper. They chitchatted in the hallway about an early morning for their breaks. Alice got only two days off, so it didn’t go as well as she would have liked. As floor president, Tracy changed the conversation to business, and went at least oneImore day. over some of the housekeeping issues for the floor as they prepared for the next O semester.^Wk 12:00 - Class: 11:00 a.m.2^<Sh|JbIiion3. class, ^(^Imingl^ with Snds.^Bm the moment Dr. Nancy Cervetti entered the room, she seemedmle an®pb^Wind — friendly professor someone Tracy could like. “She went over our requirements for the semester. She’ll have quizzes, a personal essay, a Literary Analysis, play reviews, two tests, and a research project. It looks challenging, but I think it’s also going to be lots of fun. She answered all of our questions, then gave us our assignment for next class: look through the reader and pick out two essays, then bring them back on Thursday,” Tracy says. After lunch, it was back to the residence hall to check E-mail in the c—omputer room. Two new messages, one from a friend in Chicago and one from Tom a boy she has been seeing. Turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy. Glass of milk. Talk for half an hour with friends. With a start, Tracy discovered she was running late, and RAN to chemistry lab. She made it on time, but missed out on the chitchat. Tracy had a class with Dr. Sullivan last semester, and already knows what is expected of her. And now, she’ll be going through Thermodynami—cs, Electrochemistry and even Solubility Equilibria. The first day was lab check in a run-through of everything she will need for the semester. Though she didn’t know what the labs were like prior to the O’Rielly renovation, she remarked about how nice the labs were. Tracy had a Microsoft Excel assignment due next Tuesday that she finished in class. With her classes finished for the day, Tracy went back to her residence hall room and finished her Composition I assignment. With homework out of the way, she declared it “social hour” and went to the other residence hall and visited with some friends. But it wasn’t a long night of catching up on winter break fun. Tracy decided to go to bed early to get ready for that inevitable 8:00 a.m. class tomorrow. Accent 5 February. 1999 . « Enjoy the 1999 And Steer Dinner iaaaaao _ Its Italian Flavor M ake plans now to attend an Italian Festival at the annual Avila College Steer Dinner and Auction March 27, 1999 at 1*999 the Ritz Carlton in Kansas City. It’s a great STEER DINNER combination of food, wine and fun to benefit Avila students. Mary Beth Meyers is the Event Underwriter and Carolyn Berbiglia is the Honorary -p From ,he Avila College Vi,ncyaRds AnOptionalyearfnr,1. , The 23rd annual Avila College Steer Dinner and Auction is BestAtroEDHrE,nR,krzMrCHARSlrTf4O|N<;K;;;;s^i999 one ofthe longest running charity auctions in Kansas City. You’ll enjoy the Italian atmosphere, delicious food and drink and the company of Avila’s closest Chairperson. A reception and viewing of silent friends. It’s the biggest night of the year for Avila auctions items begins at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner College with an exhilarating auction, spectacular and live auction start at 7 p.m. prizes and a succulent steak dinner.. Auction items include: A Chicago outing The 23rd annual Avila College Steer Dinner and including tickets to the Oprah Winfrey TV show, Auction is one of the longest running charity auctions a San Juan Island vacation, use of an Irish cottage, in Kansas City. Funds raised benefit student six tickets for Celine Dion in Concert, three days scholarships and designated institutional priorities. For in Tuscany, Commemorative Arrowhead Stadium more information, for reservations or to volunteer seats, a 1999 Toyota Corolla. .and many more contact Mary Ellen Clark, Director of Development . premier items. and Alumni Relations, at (816) 942-8400, ext. 2200. Succ‘ss c,'a*^r<*'«*Z? Since 1910- On-Line Eagles , payees You can now visit Avila’s newly renovated website at -HfEA /www. \m -Dee!£«s.Jl«'9S-*J41SB!S http:/ Avila.edu _ , Check in again and again for ever-evolving changes -Sufrti^n wonien and new events! 1 isssaaftS*8- enmeAvA8_ r.lStTssisi' »SEA.Ti<:»Owt 1..MBMyAfi-'g February, 1999 6 Accent Campaign Pathways Capital Completed Successfully he generosity of the many friends of Avila and Foundations division was co-chaired by during Pathways: The Campaign for Avila community volunteer Mary Ann Hale, Board of College lends strong support to keeping Avila a Trustees member (Friends chair), Barbara Pendleton leader in the academic community today and (retired) Board of Counselors member (Corporations tomorrow,” said Dr. Larry Kramer, Avila College President. “This is a resounding note of support for Avila’s mission in higher Pathways: The Campaign for Avila College education and our values. extend my most I sincere gratitude to all associated with Avila, Component ComponentGoal AmountRaised and to our loyal friends who made this all possible,” concluded Dr. Kramer. Campus Renewal $2,600,000 $2,692,032 Avila College’s alumni, friends and Endowment $1,600,000 $2,372,920 benefactors led the way as Pathways: The Campaign for Avila College exceeded its Academic &StudentSupport $ 600,000 $ 660,816 goals and positively positions the college for Student FinancialAssistance $1,000,000 $1,066,256 the next millennium. Annual Fund $2,200,000 $2,344,290 The Pathways Campaign, which officially Total $8,000,000 $9,136,314 concluded December 31, 1998, had an $8 million campaign goal. Funds raised through December, 1998 totaled $9,136,314. The success of the campaign also resulted in Avila co-chair), Bob Spence ‘77 (Corporations co-chair), successfully meeting the fund-raising requirements of Bill Dunn, Jr., past Board of Trustees member and the $500,000 challenge grant from The Kresge Senior Vice President of J.E. Dunn Construction Foundation of Troy, Michigan. (Foundations co-chair). Every component of the campaign exceeded its The Pathways Campaign was anchored by a number of factors including: an active Board of goal. Many people and organizations contributed to the Trustees; an enthusiastic individual giving response success of the Pathways campaign. Outstanding from friends; alumni, faculty and staff; significant leadership was a key element. Marion and Henry foundation support; and bequests. Foundations Bloch served as Honorary Chairpersons. Michael making significant contributions to the campaign Morrissey, former Board of Trustees Chairman and include: The Kresge Foundation, The J.E. & L.E. managing partner, Ernst & Young LLP, and Tom Mabee Foundation, The Goppert Foundation, Forster Sanders, current Board of Trustees Chairman and Powers Charitable Trust, The Victor E. Speas President of MMC Corporation, were the Campaign Foundation, The Oppenstein Foundation, and the Henry W. and Marian Bloch Foundation, among Chairpersons. The campaign was broken down into four donor others. divisions. The Board of Counselors/Trustee division There have been two successful Avila capital was chaired by Frank Toplikar (retired) of the Board campaigns in this decade. In 1994, Avila completed of Counselors, and Tom Sanders of the Board of the Avila 2000 campaign with its goals reached ahead Trustees. The Faculty/Staff division was co-chaired by of schedule, raising $7,036,209 against its $6,000,000 Carol Frevert, Avila Staff, and Dr. Fred Geer, Avila goal. Pathways: The Campaign For Avila College Faculty. The Alumni division was co-chaired by Jim continues in this outstanding tradition. A celebration Huber, Jr., ‘93 & ‘95 Avila Staff, Anne Smith Fritzlen to honor those associated with the campaign is ‘53, and Sr. Barbara Moore ‘62, CSJ, Board of Trustees planned for April 23, 1999, as part of its donor member and Project Director of Healthy Start, Heart appreciation barbecue. of America United Way. The Friends, Corporations, Accent 7 February. 1999 MBA Communications Program Avila Offers Gets Avid Financial Aid Solutions By Derek Kilgore, Talon staff writer n an effort to help the working MBA student vila College has acquired video equipment Ithrough his or her experiences at Avila, the MBA that should allow the communication program is introducing students to become more acquainted with some enticing financial options. the ever-changing world of television and video Beginning in the fall 1999 “In addition production. semester, the MBA program will to the The Avid, a new computer-based program, offer six to 10 merit-based allows students to convert footage from a scholarships for incoming scholarships, conventional super VHS camcorder to a digital students. Some of the indicators the MBA format that is placed on the hard drive of a of a meritorious student would program computer. Once it has been converted to the be the student’s undergraduate is digital format, students can edit the video. The grade point average, combined also offering Avid is a versatile program that is widely used in with a high GMAT (Graduate students a the professional world of video production. The Management Admission Test) Avid editor has rapidly become a standard in score. ‘bridge loan' production suites in the professional world today. In addition to the program »» MBA Avila already has plans to purchase at least scholarships, the one more Avid computer so more students can program is also offering reap the benefits of the Avid systems. Anyone students a “bridge loan” program for a $35 fee. familiar with video editing is acquainted with the This program allows students who receive tuition infamous video toaster, a conventional video editor reimbursement from their employers to receive that works by editing linear tapes. The Avid allows tuition loans at the beginning of the semester. students to edit directly on the computer’s hard Students are then able to wait until the end of the drive without the worry of destroying the original semester to receive reimbursement from an tapes. When the project is finished, it can then be employer. converted back to VHS format. Linear editing is If you are interested in the MBA program at Avila quickly becoming a thing of the past because of College, contact the MBA office at (816) 942-8400, I advances in equipment like the Avid. ext. 2321. Women’s A s of January 13, the women’s basketball \ B / team’s record was 11-2, one of the best JL JL starts since 1984. Each year, the women’s basketball team has improved its record. Head Coach Jim McMurray attributes this season’s success to a positive team chemistry and an acceptance ofeach player’s role. “The atmosphere on the team is one of family. They are good friends and they like to be around each other. When you add that to a good work ethic, you get an environment where it’s possible to win and have fun doing it,” says McMurray. February, 1999 Accent SPORTS NG S P R 1999 Softball Head Coach: DennisGault 1 Date Opponent Site Time 1999 Baseball 2/27 ParkCollege HOME 1:00p.m. Head Coach: JamesHuber,Sr. 3/2 OttawaUniversity HOME 2:00p.m. 3/4 Park(RainOutDate) HOME 1:00p.m. I Date Opponent Site Time 3/5-14 Spring Break SanFranciscoArea TBA 3/16 WilliamJewell College HOME 2:00p.m. 2/19 SouthwestBaptist 3/19-20 MCACTournament AdairPark TBA University(1-9) Bolivar, M0 3:00p.m. 3/22 UMKC AdairPark 5:00p.m. 2/20 SouthwestBaptistUniversity Bolivar, M0 12:00p.m. 3/26-27 ParkTournament AdairPark TBA 2/26 LincolnUniversity JeffCity,M0 12:00p.m. 3/29 St. Mary'sCollege HOME 2:00p.m. 2/27 PeruState College HOME 1:00p.m. 3/30 MissouriWestern HOME 2:30p.m. 2/28 MissouriWestern 4/2-3 Avila EasterClassic AdairPark TBA StateCollege HOME 1:00p.m. 4/5 UMKC HOME 4:00p.m 3/2 Mid-America 44//910 CBoelllleegveueofUnSiavienrtsiMtayry OBemlalheavu,e,NENE 31:10:00p0.pm..m. 3/3 OtNtaazwaraeUnneiUvneirvseirtsyity OHlOatMheE, KS 11::0000pp..mm.. 3/5-14 Spring Break Florida TBA 4/12 Mid-America NazareneUniversity HOME 3:00p.m. 3/16 Ottawa University Ottawa, KS 1:00p.m. 3/17 BenedictineCollege Atchison, KS 1:00p.m. 4/14 BakerUniversity HOME 3:00p.m. 3/19 Univ.ofMary/HarrisStowe HOME 10:00a.m. 4/16 YorkCollege HOME 2:00p.m. 3/20 UniversityofMary/ 4/17 Newman University HOME 1:00p.m. HarrisStowe HOME 10:00a.m. 4/20 BenedictineCollege HOME 3:00p.m. 3/21 UniversityofMary HOME 1:00p.m. 4/30-5/1 ConferenceTournament Bellevue, NE TBA 3/23 BellevueUniversity HOME 1:00p.m. 3/25 Mid-America NazareneUniversity HOME 1:00p.m. 3/27 York College HOME 1:00p.m. W 3/29 MissouriWestern StateCollege St.Joseph,M0 2:30p.m. 4/2 Evangel College HOME 1:00p.m. ould you liketo keep currentonAvilamen’s 4/6 BellevueUniversity Bellevue, NE 1:00p.m. Basketball? Makesureyou receive Eagle 4/7 RockhurstCollege(1-9) BlueSprings, M0 6:30p.m. Hoop News. To receivethis seasonal newsletter, 4/8 WilliamJewell College(1-9) Liberty, M0 3:00p.m. pleasecontact Men’s Basketball Head CoachJames 4/10 BartlesvilleWesleyan College HOME 1:00p.m. Huber,Jr. at(816) 942-8400, ext. 2343, ore-mail 4/11 NewmanUniversity Wichita, KS 1:00p.m. [email protected]. 4/13 BartlesvilleWesleyanCollege Bartlesville, OK 1:00p.m. 4/14 WilliamJewell College(1-9) HOME 3:00p.m. 4/16 PeruStateCollege Peru, NE 2:00p.m. 4/18 NewmanUniversity HOME 1:00p.m. 4/19 BenedictineCollege HOME 2:00p.m. 4/20 Central Missouri StateUniv.(1-9) Warrensburg, M0 7:00p.m. 4/22 CollegeoftheOzarks HOME 2:00p.m. McMurray is starting his 44//2245 WMiassshobuurrinVaUlnlievyerCsoiltlyege HHOOMMEE 21::0000pp..mm.. seventh year as head coach, 4/27 RockhurstCollege(1-9) HOME 3:00p.m. and his eighth year in the 4/28 CollegeoftheOzarks Branson, M0 1:30p.m. 5/6-8 ConferenceTournament TBA TBA Avila women’s basketball 5/13-16 RegionalTournament TBA TBA program. On January (1-9)=OneNineInningGames 9th, McMurray celebrated his 100th Avila win Want against Ottawa University. He adds this Avila to Support Avila milestone to his personal coaching achievements College Athletics? last year, with his 300th career win in a game with St. Gregory’s. Join the Eagle Club! For more information on howyou can help the eagles flyto victory, contact Michael Crozier at (816) 942-8400, ext. 2356, or E-mail: [email protected] Accent 9 February, 1999 News Alumni Alumni News as of January 15, 1999 BIRTHS EmilyWang ‘92 has opened a new 1980's floral shop, Emily’s Orchids, Flowers 1990's and Teas, in Shawnee. Opened on Magdelena Zuniga Degetau ‘82 KeUy Bendis Tannona ‘96 and November 15th, the store also died November 25, 1996. husbandJoe had a baby girl features a sit-down area where fresh named Caitlin Elizabeth bom on brewed tea is served. Alumni Family and Friends Deaths November 11, 1998. Ron Arens ‘95 works in the art Michael Schreiber, brother ofJulie Brian ‘97 and Annie Villanueva department ofAbarta Metro Marie Schreiber Coffey ‘97, died Gay ‘95 had a baby girl named Publishing as a graphics design artist. recently. Madeline Crystine born on Sarah Lathrom ‘95 is a graphics Charlotte Cannon O’Malley, sister October 29, 1998. designer for Abarta Metro Publishing, of Rosemary Kilker ‘60, died onJuly publishers of Kansas City Home 21 1998 , . MARRIAGES Design and Kansas City magazines. Julian Knopke died on August 13, Nikki Davison ‘97 currently works 1990's 1998. at SaintJoseph Health Center in the Leslie Ellen Christensen ‘95 Human Resources Department as a SisterJoan Gleason CSJ, provincial married Michael Andrew Clouston on Benefits Representative. superior ofthe Sisters of St. Joseph of November 7, 1998 at the University Carondelet, under whose leadership Club. Leslie is a registered MRI and the construction ofAvila College Radiologic Technologist for Saint DEATHS began, died August 31, 1998. Joseph Health Center, Kansas City. Helen Hafner, mother of Bobbi 1920's Hafner Courville ‘58, died on NEWS Mary Rose Bell Hewitt ‘29 died on November 14, 1998. 1960's October 17, 1998. FredA. Schorfheide, father of Sister Ann Schorfheide CSJ ‘54, died on Edith L. Messina ‘66. continues as a 1940's November 20, 1998. 16thJudicial CircuitJudge inJackson County. MaryJane Eimer Lynch ‘40 died SisterAnna Robert SheeleyCSJ, onJanuary 1, 1999. passed away at Nazareth Living Center on November 9, 1998. 1970's Magdala Pieschel ‘46 died on JudyFecherHohn‘71 has contributed September 1, 1998. Louise Lenahan died onJanuary 1, 1999. a percentage ofher sales annually for Mary Elizabeth Burke ‘46 died on the last five years to her program, September 5, 1998. Charles F. Russ, husband ofMarcia “Helping You Help Others”. Judy Helen Louise Woods Downey ‘48 Ann ‘79 died onJanuary 2, 1999. owns Serenity The Rejuvenating Day died onJuly 12, 1998. George T. O’Laughlin died on Spa in Overland Park, KS. January 8, 1999. Moira Fallon ‘74 has recently 1950’s Georgia K. Sullivan died on completed her Ph.D. and is the head Mildred Rube Noel ‘59 died on January 10, 1999. of the Special Education Department October 1, 1998. for the University ofPortland. To report alumni news contact: 1960’s 1990's MaryEllenFischerClark'73 MaryAnnJuddVujnovich ‘66 died Teresa B. Barbieri Hopkins, BSN DirectorofDevelopmentandAlumniRelations ‘90 received an MSN from Duke onJanuary 11,1999. (816)942-8400,ext.2200 University in Durham, North Carolina Carol M. Vandegraft Lindberg ‘67 FAX: (816)942-3362 in May 1998 and is a Family Nurse died on September 11, 1998. Practitioner in Whiteville, NC. E-mail: [email protected] February, 1999 10 Accent