July 2008 Development Newsletter

Article Body: Lamoni Campus Escapes Iowa Flood Devastation. South-central Iowa escaped the recent floods relatively unscathed compared with the devastation you've been hearing about in the eastern half of the state. Offices in the basement level of the Frederick Madison Smith Library were relocated to upper floors but you could hardly notice the changes what with the total relocation of offices, equipment (everything) from the Platz-Mortimore Science Hall. The 1950s-vintage building will receive a total renovation in the next year. Science and math classes will be held at various locations around campus this year. The "new" building will be renamed the Resch Science and Technology Hall to honor the family of 1958 alumnus Richard J. "Dick" Resch – Dick recently made a $3 million gift to help with renovation costs. Read all about Dick and the new Resch Hall in the summer issue of Horizons which will be mailed soon. Please keep students and faculty of GU's Master of Education program in Cedar Rapids, IA in your prayers. They were forced from their flooded offices. Instructor Barbara Pestka and students are shown here, ready to help with cleanup. Cedar Rapids suffered some of the worst flooding in Iowa.

Thanks to Those Who Contacted Greg with Student Referrals. Greg Sutherland, VP for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions, wants to thank all of you who contacted him with referrals of prospective students after reading last month's newsletter. "It was a real treat hearing from so many alumni and friends," said Greg, "and their kind referrals were much appreciated." Many referred students are now "potential" Graceland students! The 1973 GU graduate, 31-year veteran employee on "the Hill," wants to give every student the opportunity to share in that Graceland Experience. So, when you think of a high school student or junior college transfer student you think might be a good fit for your alma mater, give Greg a call at 641.784.5110, email him at sutherla@graceland.edu, or go online to Admissions Web pages. He adds, "Thanks so much for your support. I look forward to talking to you."

Katie is New VP for Institutional Effectiveness. President John Sellars has rounded out his Executive Council with the appointment of Katie Clauson Bash to the role of VP for Institutional Effectiveness. Katie joined GU in 2001 and is best known for leading the three-year preparation for the 2007 accreditation visit by the Higher Learning Commission – we were endorsed for 10 more years. Read more about her by clicking on Katie Clauson Bash.

President Sellars' Inauguration is set for Homecoming Weekend. The inauguration of Graceland's seventeenth president, John Sellars, is scheduled for Friday, October 12, 2008, the first day of Homecoming Weekend. Save the date for special inaugural activities planned between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. An inauguration is a time for the entire university community to come together in celebration. We hope to see you there on Friday, and for the whole Homecoming Weekend. See details online at Inauguration.

Athletic Director Dan Hanton Names New Coaches. There are two new Yellowjacket head coaches to announce. Head men's soccer coach Ivan Joseph has become Director of Athletics at Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Ivan's men brought home the NAIA national championship in 2006 and he was named National Coach of the Year. Angel Monroy, former assistant coach for the men's team, has been named head coach. Head Men's Basketball Coach Ted Quinn has taken the top coaching spot for the men's team at Nyack University in Nyack, NY. First-year assistant coach in the GU men's program Jeff Hamilton has been named head coach by Hanton. To read more about both of these young men click on New Coaches.

Grants to GU Support Area Youth Programs. Graceland has been awarded two grants that total $266,670 to support youth programs throughout south central Iowa. The Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service announced an award of $145,670 to support 24 full-and-part-time AmeriCorps workers. The Dekko Foundation matched those funds with an additional $71,000 for the AmeriCorps program. AmeriCorps is sometimes described as a "domestic Peace Corps" for those who want to devote a year or two to community service. AmeriCorps members will become involved in after-school programs, tutoring, summer recreation, safety or other efforts that encourage education and youth development. Read more at Graceland Grants.

See the Swiss Alps and Austria with Your Graceland Friends. Have the time of your life from September 27-October 5 when you travel through the Swiss Alps and Austria with alumni and friends from Graceland. This is Mozart country, quaint mountain villages, wonderful food, and it will all be enjoyed with your favorite people. Call Director of Alumni Programs Nancy Wallace today at 1.866.GU4-EVER for details. Yodel-Ay-Ee-Oooo!

Visual Arts are Alive on "the Hill." Graceland visual art students Megan Finch and Kelly Kunzler represented the university as Emerging Young Artists at the prestigious Des Moines Arts Festival recently. They were chosen among dozens of artists from colleges and universities across the state – six universities were represented by 23 artists chosen. Read more about Megan and Kelly at Emerging Artists. Summer began with a bang with two art camps hosted by Graceland's Division of Fine Arts. Each year about 130 emerging artists from northern Missouri and southern Iowa participate in Fine Arts Camp and Art Academy. Both are day camps that offer activities to children ages 6-15 in early June. Fine Arts Camp features daily activities in art, music, theatre and movement. Art Academy is an intensive week of visual art experiences in painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics. All courses are taught by Graceland Faculty or graduates. It is an exciting opportunity for Graceland to expose students to special instruction and techniques in the visual and performing arts. View photo galleries at Art Camps.

Christmas Card Design Deadline Extended. The deadline to submit your designs for the fourth annual Fine Arts Alumni Association Christmas Card Competition has been extended to August 16. So pick up your art supplies, capture your creative visions and submit your entries today. Scanned images of your designs should be sent to Randy Meline, Horizons Editor at meline@graceland.edu. There are two categories for judging: Graceland themes, and winter and Christmas designs. You can enter both categories. There are no limits to the number of entries you can send, all mediums are welcome and entrants can be of any age.
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July 2008 Development Newsletter

July 2008 Development Newsletter

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