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You are invited to the inauguration of PresidentDr. T.J. Arant.

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One of the great things about this class newsletter is that it gives us an opportunity to stay connected to one another, celebrate each other’s successes and even offer words of encouragement or prayer for those who may need it.

The world is not so big of a place as it once was, and our paths cross more often than we probably know. With that said, I encourage you to let me know what you have been doing since you attended and / or earned your degree from Friends University. I would love to be able to share your news with all our fellow 1950s alumni. You are always welcome to send me an email or you can even fill out the form on the top of page 2 and send it to the Alumni Office. They will make sure I receive your news.

It is with much sadness that I share with you the passing of Wesley Lauterbach, G’51. He was the principal at Lincoln Southeast High School in Lincoln, Neb., from 1964 to 1993. He passed away Oct. 30, 2011, and is survived by his wife, Shirley; their children Douglas, Kathy and Ann; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the Lincoln Church of Christ Children’s Library or the Nebraska Youth Camp.

Exciting things are happening at Friends University this spring! For those of you who reside in the Wichita area, mark your calendars for the 14th Annual Chili Cook-off. This year’s event takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. It’s a fun time to come back to campus, enjoy some free food and vote for your favorite chili and booth theme. Be sure to stick around for the basketball games later that same night.

Speaking of Falcon athletics, for a list of upcoming games and locations (both on campus and abroad), please feel free to visit www.friendsathletics.com.

If you live in the northeast part of Kansas, be sure to check out the 13th annual Easter Egg Hunt in Topeka on March 31, 2012, or the Alumni Day at the T-Bones Baseball Game in Kansas City (date to be announced later this spring).

And no matter where you live in Kansas, if you’d like information about obtaining a Friends University license plate, visit www.friends.edu/kansas-license-plates.

Best wishes for a blessed new year and I look forward to hearing from you in 2012!

News from your class agent

Paul Boles, G’541950s Class Agent

patsyb@pld.com

News From Your Class Agent 1What’s New With You? 2Alumnae Share Culture Shock 225 Years of Graduate Education 2Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees 3Inauguration Date Announced 3Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Eick 3Spring Alumni Events 4From the Desk of Lisa Tilma 4

Since 1986, Friends University has offered graduate education for professionals ready to take their careers to the next level. Friends University’s graduate offerings have grown from two programs and 41 students to 12 programs and more than 700 students. Currently, graduate students account for more than one-third of enrollment. Looking to the future, “the Graduate school’s next big step is to begin considering doctoral degree programs, as well as adding additional master’s degrees,” said Dr. Evelyn Hume, dean of the Graduate School. Learn more at www.friends.edu/grad-25.

25 YEARS of GRADUATE EDUCATION

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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

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Though Friends University is in the heartland of America, its people have traveled to all corners of the globe. The Cultural & Social Issues Committee of Falcon Activities and Campus Events sponsored “Culture Shock: International

Missions” on Oct. 5, 2011 to allow two such alumnae to share their stories traveling to a foreign country.

Star Little, G’11, served with Mission of Hope Haiti in Titanyen, 45 minutes north of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Liz Wine, G’04, shared her story teaching at a small school for missionary children in Rwanda, Africa through Evangelical Friends Mission. They each described their experiences abroad, especially concerning how the culture of the country they visited differed from America’s.

Star and Liz hope that the evening sparked some interest in going overseas. “For those who are interested in overseas work, it was a great opportunity to get a glimpse into what it is like,” Star said.

The two alumnae also had the unique honor of coming back – as special speakers – to the same college they graduated from. “We don’t realize until much later how deep of an impact a place can have on one’s life,” Liz said. “Friends not only prepared me to be a successful professional, it also laid a strong foundation for my spiritual life, and for social involvements, as well as expanding my worldview.”

Star had similar sentiments: “I loved being back on campus and felt honored to speak!”

Alumnae share international experiences with students

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Dr. T.J. ArantInaugurationthePresidential

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Thirteenth President of Friends University

About Dr. Arant

Dr. T.J. ArantThirteenth President ofFriends University

As Friends University’s new president, Dr. T.J. Arant’s

engaging nature and passion for excellence make him an

ideal fit to take the University to the next level.

Dr. Arant hails from the east with a doctorate in English

from Duke University; a master’s in English from the

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; and a bachelor’s

from Vanderbilt University.

While the role of teacher is among the most fulfilling for

Dr. Arant, he describes his family as his great joy: his two

grown daughters and his wife, Susan, a fundraiser and

former director of alumni affairs at a small, private college.

Friday, the Thirtieth of March, Two Thousand Twelve2100 W. University Ave. | Wichita, KansasLearn more at friends.edu/inauguration.

Hold the Date

Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012In between the women’s 2 p.m. and the men’s 4 p.m. basketball gamesGarvey Physical Education Center

The Friends University Athletic Hall of Fame currently honors 55 inductees, including athletes, coaches and supporters. This year’s inductees were selected by a committee of staff and alumni based on nominations received from members of the Friends University community. Congratulations to the following alumni and coach who will be inducted into the 14th annual Athletic Hall of Fame.

ATHLETIC HALL of FAME

Joseph “Joe” Hill,G’04

football

James Erik “Rick” Tjaden, G’72

football

Robert “Bob”Moore, 1957-1967

coach, athletic director

Ron Becker, G’80/M’96 football, basketball,

tennis

Lori (Cox) Carter,G’90

volleyball

In this issue of the Campus Connection class newsletter, we are pleased to spotlight Friends University faculty member Dr. Gretchen Eick and her award-winning book titled, “Dissent in Wichita,” a work which chronicles the civil rights movement in the Midwest from 1954-72.

Winner of three prestigious prizes, “Dissent in Wichita” begins with an account of the Dockhum’s Drug Store sit-in, the first sustained student sit-in of the modern civil rights movement.

“Dissent in Wichita” is a well-documented reminder that Kansas has been divided along racial lines and a detailed analysis of NAACP internal power struggle throughout the years.

Dr. Eick is a professor of history at Friends University, has received two Fulbright fellowships and was a professional lobbyist in Washington D.C. She was presented with the W.A. Young award at the 2009 commencement ceremony at Friends.

Her book is available through the Wichita campus bookstore or on the publisher’s website at www.press.uillinois.edu or at Amazon.com.

Faculty Spotlight

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Many thanks to everyone who had an opportunity to write the Alumni Office and share all the exciting things that have been happening in your lives since the last issue of Campus Connection.

I am excited to say that with our new layout

of the class newsletters, we received a record number of updates from our readers! Even more exciting is that we were able to spotlight some of our alumni in the various class letters as an opportunity to not only

showcase their accomplishments and talents, but also to hopefully reacquaint them with former classmates and introduce them to you as a new friend or business contact. As I’m sure you’ve heard, it’s not only what you know but who you know in today’s world to be successful. So isn’t it nice to know you will always have Friends?

Best wishes to all our alumni and their families for a blessed New Year - we look forward to seeing you and hearing from you in 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

Friends University does not discriminate against academically qualified students on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin,

sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Accredited by the Higher Learning

Commission and a member of the North Central Association, 230 S. LaSalle Street,

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

Athletic hAll of fAme induction ceremonySaturday, Feb. 4, 2012Between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. basketball games.Wichita Campus

chili cookoffThursday, Feb. 16, 2012 from 5 to 7 p.m.Wichita Campus

ApplicAtions due for 2012-13Alumni scholArshipsWednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 at 5 p.m.

GrAduAtion fAir Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wichita Campus

inAuGurAtion ceremonyfor president t.J. ArAntFriday, March 30, 2012 • Wichita Campus

AnnuAl eAster eGG huntsSaturday, March 31, 2012 • Topeka Education Center Saturday, April 7, 2012 • Wichita Campus

2012 commencement exercisesWichita - Saturday, May 5, 2012INTRUST Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman

30th AnnuAl urbAnchicAGo trip reunionFriday, May 13, 2012 • Wichita Campus

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