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Greetings and happy summer, fellow MSOD grads! Allow me a few words to introduce myself and what OD means to me.

I work for the Greater Wichita YMCA and am proud to help change lives every day. I graduated with my undergraduate degree in Organizational Management and Leadership in 2009, and my MSOD degree in 2011, as a proud member of cohort 29 (a special shout-out to three men and lady). While many of us are active in the field – with or without OD in our job title – we are the few people in our community who value planned change and work to create positive work cultures and climates for all the stakeholders we serve.

When I agreed to take on the challenge of writing for our newsletter, my first goal was to make this a living tool for our Friends OD community. While many of us use LinkedIn and other social media to learn new ideas or challenge our thoughts, this was a unique chance to pass along some new ideas, learn about what each of us are up to, and maybe even stir some discussion amongst us.

When I first began thinking about writing this article, I starting thinking about planning a new intervention. Often I brainstorm and mentally go through the different planned

change processes to determine which one will best serve the question being asked. Often times, we stick to one model because we have had great success with it in the past. However, what worked once may not work again. This forces us to tap into our creative and innovative side. Creativity and innovation skills run wild with OD professionals as we are often living outside the box of “this is how we always do things.” Summer presents lots of exciting events and a chance to reflect as we all take the much needed time off. While you are enjoying your breaks or even brainstorming your future intervention, I challenge you to question your own intervention of choice. Try a different approach. Appreciative Inquiry is great, but would a World Café work better?

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News from your class agent

Cathleen PalmerMHRDOD/MSOD Class Agent

cat.palmer@hotmail.com

News From Your Class Agent 1What’s New With You? 2Alumni Spotlight: Mary Duncan 2License Plates Now Available 2Homecoming 2012 3Inauguration of President Arant 3More News From Your Agent 3Fall Alumni Events 4From the Desk of Lisa Tilma 4

Pictured above: Cohort 29 participating in a World Café in Bolivia.

As of June 25, the Alumni Office learned that the Friends University state license plates were shipped from the Division of Vehicles to all Kansas county tag offices. This means that by the time you read this issue of Campus Connection, the plates will be available to pick up from your local county tag office!

A supplemental order for Sedgwick County has been placed as of July 16. If you did not pre-purchase a plate from the University, you can still purchase one “over-the-counter” next time your tag comes due.

If you have any questions, please contact the Alumni Office via email at alumni@friends.edu.

University Kansas license plates now available

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Friends University is more than just getting a degree, but developing a

lifelong friendship, which is why we want to stay connected with you as a

member of the Friends University Alumni Association.

If you have some exciting news that you would like to share with your

classmates, let us know! You can update your information online at

www.friends.edu/update-your-information. Use your ID number to process

the changes quicker.

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In this issue of your class newsletter, we are pleased to spotlight Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) alumna, Mary Duncan, M’09.

Mary has been a member of the Friends University Topeka Alumni Advisory Board since 2010 and will be serving as the president for the 2012-2013 academic year. But that’s not all she’s accomplished since graduating from Friends.

Mary wears many hats, including teacher and council member. She teaches science methods at Washburn University to preservice teachers, serves on the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center program and exhibit committees, and the Mothers of Pre-Schoolers (MOPS) international advisory team. She also serves on the coordinating council of developmental services for the state of Kansas as the Governor’s representative and chair.

Mary’s favorite instructor at Friends University was Dona Gibson.

“She believed in me when I was finishing my master’s program,” said Mary. “She challenged me to ‘keep going’ with my research and studies. By continuing my education (because of her encouragement) other doors have opened.”

Alumni Spotlight

Fall 2012 • (MHRDOD/MSOD)

Friends University celebrated the inauguration of its 13th president, Dr. T.J. Arant, March 30, 2012. The ceremony took place at 2 p.m. in Garvey Gymnasium in the Garvey Physical Education Center.

Approximately 600 students, alumni, parents, friends and members from the local community were in attendance, along with nearly 50 delegates from visiting colleges who showed their support.

Rodney Pitts, G’82, chair of Friends University Board of Trustees, presided over the installation of the president, followed by Dr. Arant’s inaugural address.

Music was provided by the Friends University student brass quintet, the University Concert Band and the Singing Quakers.

A cocktail-style reception in McKay Gymnasium at the Casado Campus Center followed the ceremony, with music provided by the Friends University jazz ensemble and string ensemble. Guests enjoyed a variety of hors d’oeuvres provided by Sodexo catering services.

This historic occasion was a rare opportunity to highlight Friends University and its place within the realm of higher education and the regions it serves.

President’s Inauguration brings Friends community together

Milestone Class Reunions • 10 a.m.Davis Admin. Bldg. (1962, 1987)• Check-in at 10 a.m., first floor.• Visit from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

(campus tours included).Parade • 1 p.m.University Ave. & Hiram St.• Motorcyclists and and

classic car enthusiasts wanted for parade.

• Bring the family to enjoy the floats and collect candy!

Block Party • 1:30 p.m.Garvey Practice Field• FREE carnival games and inflatables.• FREE tailgate lunch of hamburgers, hot

dogs and all the fixins!Football Game vs. Bethany College Swedes • 3 p.m.• Halftime - crowning of

Homecoming Royalty.

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Instead of using Kotter’s planned change model, allow more freedom and try Action Research.

I have experienced great joy in using a new intervention model and seeing it unfold in front of me. I have also had to move on the fly when something started to go astray. Break your own “this is how I always develop an intervention” and attempt to find the eagerness to try everything you can, just as we did as students. Push your creativity and innovation buttons and let the OD juices flow! If you have a success with this, please share your story and we may highlight the intervention in the next newsletter.

Quick upcoming plug: Coming soon to our OD community in Wichita is the official launch of the Wichita OD Network. The steering committee is busy working to launch the formal website and will be sending information out about what this is and how it can impact you.

Please fill free to email me if you are interested in learning more or joining the network! We hope to see each of you at the fall workshop where we will learn from those in the OD Community and have a chance to engage our future OD alums, as well as determine what we want this network to do for us!

Every good newsletter needs a good tag line, so:“Go change – CHANGE!”

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Did you know the Friends University Alumni Association has its very own Facebook group? As of this issue of Campus Connection, we’re at more than 900 members! If you would like to join, go to facebook.com/groups/friendsuniversityalumni.If you are already

a member, I challenge you to help make this group something that will be enjoyed by all!

Suggestions include:• Photos from your college days – you never know

what memories a photo will spark!• Job postings – if you’re looking for you or your

employer, ask a fellow alum for their help.• Hello to new neighbors – did you recently move?

Chances are there is someone with a Friends connection who lives in your new hometown.

• Invite your classmates – I would love to see our group reach 1,000 members before the end of 2012.

Lisa Tilma, G’01/M’04Executive Director of Alumni Relations

Alumni Office316.295.5900

800.794.6945 ext. 5900alumni@friends.edu

www.friends.edu/alumni

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Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604; www.ncahlc.org; 1-800-621-7440.

Friends University AppreciAtion tAilgAteSept. 8, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.; game starts at 7 p.m.

AlUmni Art show receptionSept. 28, 2012 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Aprentis institUte nAtionAl conFerence“grAce, grAce And more grAce”Sept. 27-29, 2012

deAdline For Athletic hAll oF FAme nominAtionsOct. 1, 2012, at 5 p.m.

rUn with FriendsOct. 14, 2012, Wichita Prairie Fire Marathon

greAt conversAtion!Oct. 18, 2012, 6:30-9 p.m.

milestone reUnions For clAsses oF 1962 And 1987Oct. 20, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

singing QUAker AlUmni concertNov. 10, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

rUn with FriendsDec. 1, 2012, Wichita Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run

Athletic hAll oF FAme AwArds ceremonyJan. 26, 2013, between women’s/men’s basketball games

Stay up-to-date on alumni news with Friends Flash! at www.friends.edu/friends-flash!