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rx H \ D H M Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2010 with funding from CARL!: Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois http://www.archive.org/details/mckendreanbeingy09mcke ' 2008-2009 McKendreai The »Volume 92 McKendree University 701 College Road Lebanon, Illinois 62254 Highlights 29 Academicsttw ti 42 Clubs $- OrgahizatioHS.... 64 Athletics Portraits. 8(> Undergraduate Students: 1205 Editor: Lauren Hettenhausen Advisors: Jeff Campbell, Rachel Doyle, Michele Erschen StudentWorker: Cretchen Ulferts About McKendree University Established in 1828 by pioneer iviethodists, McKendree is tlie oldest college in Illinois, and the oldest in the nation with continuous ties to the United Methodist Church. First called "Lebanon Seminary," the school opened in two rented shedsfor 72 students. In 1830, Bishop William McKendree, the first American-born bishop of the Methodist church, permitted the Board ofTrustees to change the institution's name to McKendree. Later Bishop McKendree deeded 480 acres of rich land in Shiloh Valley, Illinois, to help supportthe College. McKendree's students have included many who became pioneers in industry and business, who became senators and governors and career public servants, who became distinguished military leaders, and who filled pulpits and teaching appointments across the land. In July 2007 McKendree College officially became McKendree University, making it lllinois's oldest college and newest university. McKendree is home to both undergraduate and graduate students in four Masters Programs: Education, Nursing, Professional Counseling, and Business Administration. The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high quality educational experience to outstanding students. McKendree guides its students in the pursuit of academic excellence which will prepare them for leadership roles in society. To achieve this end, McKendree's faculty and staff encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitmentto responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning, in keeping with its history and traditions, McKendree provides its students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curricula joined with specialization in a specific discipline. - .^ CO Celebrations bring people together. McKendree has annual events to which C/) the campus community looks forward to each fall and spring semester. The special events usher in new students, send off graduates into the world; and welcome returning alumni and guests. Regardless of his or her direction, each person on campus makes an impact on McKendree, and McKendree makes an impact on each person whetherthat person is an incoming student, a returning alumnus; or a distinguished speaker. A breath of excitement and sense of community fills the airfor each ofthese events-- they are a time for making memories and connections. We celebrate the past and present as we look toward the future. Though it is difficult to know everyone on campus, it is easy to share the common Bearcat bond and McKendree spirit that sweeps through the campus. m^mMaaam^ I i'^f'^y- Greetings, Bearcats! Youmightbethinking; Whyapictureofthatoneround buildinginthemiddleofcampus? Well,that'sagood question. chosetouseaphotographofPearson'sHall (thatroundI building)asthefocalpointofthiswelcome spreadforavarietyofreasons. Beforethereasons, though, let'sdiscussabitofhistory. WaybackbeforetheHett, beforePAC,andbeforeAmes, PearsonsHallservedasMcKendreeCollege'scafeteria,with dormitoryhallsoneitherside. (NotBarnett, Baker,or Walton!) DidyouknowthatCarnegieandClarkHallsused toserveasMcKendree'sdorms? Uponbuildinganew cafeteriaand newdorms, upperPearonsHallwas converted intoanopen locationformeetingsandsmall events;thelowerlevelhousedthecollegebookstore. The 2008-2009academicyearbroughtmanychangesto PearsonsHallyetagain. UpperPearsons,stillequipped withakitchen,wasconverted intoanewcafe, "1828", namedforMcKendree'sinauguralyearasacollege. Lower Pearsonsnowholdsofficespaceforactiveregistered studentorganizations, providingaplaceformembersofa grouptocometogetherandworkwithotherRSOsina moreefficientmanner. InsidePearsons,youcanfindfood,friends,andfellowship asstudentswork...work-studyjobs,workon homework, worktocreatemoreopportunituesforinvovlement,work together,worktowardgroupandindividualgoals. Pearsonswas, is,and likelywillalwaysbeagathering place. McKendree,too, isagathering place-ameetingofminds and hearts,andopportuntytoexpandideas,abilities, involvement,andfriendships, itjustgetssweeterwith time. McKendreehasexpandedinsizeandscopeinits181 years asaninstitueofhighereducation. Thoughchangeshave beenmadeandstudentscomeandgo,theimportant thingtorememberisthatthegoalsofMcKendreeremain thesame. Pearsons,too, hasgonethroughchangesthat mimictheevolutionofMcKendreefromthentonow. Interestingly, PearsonsHall looksalmostexactlyasitdid when itwasfirstbuilt. Thechanges,forthemostpart, havebeen internal. Rememberthatachangeisnotalways visiblefromtheoutside;oftentimes,someofthebest changescomefromwithin. challengeyou,reader,tofind howMcKendreehas Ichangedyou. Haveyoudoneanythingtochange McKendree? HowareyouconnectedtoMcKendree? What willyoutakewithyou,andwhatwillyou leavebehind? As youpagethroughthisannual,takethechancetomakethe connection. r^rei Lauren Hettenhausen McKendrean Editor "^ McKendree University New New Students, Opportunities.... Andthus itbegins. Welcometo McKendree! Letmedo it, Mom! Senior Rick Fagan leadsthe Junior Heath Bryan checksafirst-yearstudent Firstyearstudentssettle into procession offacultyintotiie into herroom theirnewroomsas nervous convocation ceremonyto parentswantto help. officiallystarttineyear. New Student orientation is designed to Good-bye luncheon. lielp students transition from liigh scliool Students life to life at iVlcKendree. TInrough various shared activities such as group ice breal<ers, the lunch with playfair, community service, and the their summer reading book discussion, students families before mal<e lasting friendships, learn about saying McKendree, and become more familiar with goodbye. the campus.