CAMPUS (CONNECTION) IN THIS (ISSUE) You are invited to the inauguration of President Dr. T.J. Arant. (HRM) Greetings from your HRM class agent! I hope this letter finds you well and that you and your loved ones are off to a great start this year. Along with this newsletter format change has been a renewed interest in reading and response! Thanks to the Alumni Office for their hard work and vision for what is becoming a very “high impact” piece for the University. I’m happy to let you know we heard from several of our HRM alumni who shared the following updates: • Charles Brack, G’97, is now quality assurance manager for Southwest Developmental Services, Inc. in Great Bend, Kan. • David Cooper, G’91, retired in October 2010 and said “I’m enjoying life and having fun!” He resides in McDonough, Ga., and we say congratulations and best wishes in your retirement years. Some of us still have a few more years to put in, but we are having fun too! • Nancy Calkins, G’91, is currently working on her autobiography for her children and grandchildren, recycling placemats and neckties into handcrafted purses, shopping for antiques, working part-time, spoiling her dog and loving being retired. She lives in Kansas City and works part-time at the City of Mission Community Center. I would ask Nancy to send another note on what all she collects in the way of antiques. I’ve been bitten by the same bug and it’s a fun hobby. • Bill Needy, G’92, wrote that he recently accepted a position with Superior Industries as manager of the quality assurance function at the facility in Fayetteville, Ark. Superior Industries is the leading manufacturer of aluminum wheels for the OEM automotive market. I sure like hearing about the manufacturing sector; bring on the jobs! • Kevin Mokhtarian, G’95, received a master’s degree in adult and continuing education from Kansas State University and is currently pursuing his Ph.D there as well. Kevin resides in Kansas City and works at MidAmerica Nazarene University as assistant director, Institutional Effectiveness. (Continued on page 3) News from your class agent Vincent Schmidt, G’89 HRM Class Agent [email protected]News From Your Class Agent 1 What’s New With You? 2 Alumni Spotlight: James Porter 2 25 Years of Graduate Education 2 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees 3 Inauguration Date Announced 3 More News From Your Agent 3 Spring Alumni Events 4 From the Desk of Lisa Tilma 4
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You are invited to the inauguration of PresidentDr. T.J. Arant.
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Greetings from your HRM class agent! I hope this letter finds you well and that you and your loved ones are off to a great start this year.
Along with this newsletter format change has been a renewed interest in reading and response! Thanks to the Alumni Office for their hard work and vision for what is becoming a very “high impact” piece for the University.
I’m happy to let you know we heard from several of our HRM alumni who shared the following updates:
• CharlesBrack,G’97, is now quality assurance manager for Southwest Developmental Services, Inc. in Great Bend, Kan.
• DavidCooper,G’91, retired in October 2010 and said “I’m enjoying life and having fun!” He resides in McDonough, Ga., and we say congratulations and best wishes in your retirement years. Some of us still have a few more years to put in, but we are having fun too!
• NancyCalkins,G’91, is currently working on her autobiography for her children and grandchildren, recycling
placemats and neckties into handcrafted purses, shopping for antiques, working part-time, spoiling her dog and loving being retired. She lives in Kansas City and works part-time at the City of Mission Community Center. I would ask Nancy to send another note on what all she collects in the way of antiques. I’ve been bitten by the same bug and it’s a fun hobby.
• BillNeedy,G’92, wrote that he recently accepted a position with Superior Industries as manager of the quality assurance function at the facility in Fayetteville, Ark. Superior Industries is the leading manufacturer of aluminum wheels for the OEM automotive market. I sure like hearing about the manufacturing sector; bring on the jobs!
• KevinMokhtarian,G’95, received a master’s degree in adult and continuing education from Kansas State University and is currently pursuing his Ph.D there as well. Kevin resides in Kansas City and works at MidAmerica Nazarene University as assistant director, Institutional Effectiveness.
News From Your Class Agent 1What’s New With You? 2Alumni Spotlight: James Porter 225 Years of Graduate Education 2Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees 3Inauguration Date Announced 3More News From Your Agent 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.
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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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In this issue of the Campus Connection class newsletter, we are pleased to spotlight Computer Information Systems and Master of Management Information Systems (CIS/MMIS) alumnus JamesPorter,G’91/M’93.
After a successful career at Boeing, James has been retired 18 years. He and his wife Judy are active in the volunteer watch in Derby, Kan., and James is the editor of the Wichita Citizens Police Acadamy Alumni newsletter.
James said he gets to use his computer skills learned at Friends to make electronic versions of the newsletter to send via email.
He also participates in secret shopper and mystery shopper programs, which also keep him up with technology.
James said he’s working more now volunteering than when he was working a full-time job.
James and his wife also participate in an all-volunteer community theater that performs shows in Dole Center at McConnell Air Force Base. Many of their shows include singing and dancing routines and melodramas.
“It keeps me pretty active,” he said.
From their three children, James and Judy have 14 grandchildren and a 1-year-old great grandson.
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Spring 2012 • (HRM)
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.
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.
ATHLETICHALLofFAME
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
Page1ContinuedMany thanks to everyone who dropped us a line this time and we look forward to hearing from many more of you next time around.
If you have an article, book or website to recommend or just want to update us on what is going on in your career, by all means let us hear from you!
It is with sadness that I also pass along the names of three of our alumni who are no longer with us: • AprilLong,FS’92, of Kansas City, Kan.• LeslieNuessen,G’96, of Emporia, Kan. • RichardMasoner,G’90, of Lutz, Fla.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to each of their families. May God be with these families as He provides peace and comfort to these who have suffered such loss.
Until next time, continue to be great(ful) and a Happy New Year to every one!
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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
