ANDERSON UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING OCT. 7-8, 2016

HOMECOMING HERALD

NONPROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGEPAID ANDERSON UNIV.

Office of Alumni Relations

1100 E. 5th St., Anderson, IN 46012-3495www.anderson.edu

ANDERSON UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING OCT. 7-8, 2016

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Saturday,Friday,October 8October 7

Schedule of Events*8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Admissions Discovery Day. York

Performance Hall, Kane Dining Room.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Alumni Career Fair. Reardon Auditorium Lobby.

4-6 p.m. Warner Sallman works on display. York Performance Hall, Scheierman Gallery.

4-6 p.m. Ruthven H. Byrum Exhibit. Krannert Fine Arts, Wilson Gallery.

4-6 p.m. The Word and the Music: Bill and Gloria Gaither, Christian Songwriters of the Century. York Performance Hall, Gaither Gallery

6:30-9 p.m. Reception in the Valley. Helios, weather permitting. Free event.

Dusk Campus Illumination. Valley, weather permitting.

*7 p.m. L’amifidel Alumni Desserts. Decker Commons Courtyard located in the bottom of Decker.

7:30 p.m. School of Music, Theatre, and Dance Homecoming Concert. Park Place Church of God. See page 4.

8:30 p.m. AU Dance Ensemble special dance performances. Helios.

9-10 p.m. RahRah-HaHa. Reardon Auditorium.

10 p.m. Myers and Smith Halls present Oksoberfest. Rice Hall Lobby.

Schedule of Events8:30-10 a.m. Department of Biology Breakfast

Reception. Hartung Hall, Room 213. Free event.

9 a.m.-6 p.m. AU Campus Store open. Olt Student Center.

9-10 a.m. Department of Physical Science and Engineering Breakfast Reception. Hartung Hall, third floor central area. Free event.

*9 a.m. Alacritas Alumni Breakfast. Edwards Dining Room, Olt Student Center.

*9 a.m. Avanti Booster Club’s 80th Anniversary Celebration Breakfast. Kane Dining Room, Olt Student Center.

*9 a.m. Camarada/Dativus Alumni Breakfast. Schield Dining Room, Olt Student Center.

9 a.m. AU Men’s alumni soccer game. Soccer Field. Free event.

9:30 a.m. AU Women’s alumni basketball game. Kardatzke Wellness Center, Ward Fieldhouse.

9:30 a.m. Honors Reunion. Nicholson Library, Honors Lounge. Free event.

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10-11:30 a.m. School of Music, Theatre, and Dance Alumni Reception. York Performance Hall Lobby. Free event.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Street Fair, including RavenFest. Reunion Park. Rain-or-shine event.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. The Desk as Altar book signing in the alumni tent at the Street Fair.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. AU Campus Store at the Street Fair.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Rice Hall open house and final goodbye. Rice Hall.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Warner Sallman works on display. York Performance Hall, Scheierman Gallery.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. Ruthven H. Byrum Exhibit. Krannert Fine Arts, Wilson Gallery.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. The Words and the Music: Bill and Gloria Gaither, Christian Songwriters of the Century. York Performance Hall, Gaither Gallery.

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Department of Psychology gathering/discussion. Street Fair.

*10:30 a.m. Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony. Meet-and-greet 10:30 a.m. Induction ceremony 11 a.m. Fair Commons Lobby.

1 p.m. AU Campus Store at Macholtz Stadium.

1 p.m. AU Men’s Soccer vs. Hanover College, Soccer Field.

1-4:30 p.m. 1950's and 1960's Hospitality Tent. Macholtz Stadium Entrance.

1-4:30 p.m. 1970's and 1980's Hospitality Tent. Macholtz Stadium Entrance.

1:30 p.m. AU Football vs. Bluffton University. Macholtz Stadium.

2:30 & 7:30 p.m. The Boze Lyric Theatre Presents Gypsy. Byrum Hall.

3:30 p.m. AU Women’s Soccer vs. Earlham College. AU Soccer Field.

4:30-5:30 p.m. "The Desk as Altar" Book Signing. York Performance Hall.

5:30 p.m. AU Women’s Soccer Alumni Reception. Campground Pavilion. Rain location Fair Commons Lobby. Free event. RSVP to jcmyhre@anderson.edu.

7 & 10 p.m. Encore, sponsored by Avanti Boosters. Reardon Auditorium. Cost $4 at door.

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Sunday, October 9

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3:30 p.m. Raven Ride hosted by Spoke & Wheel bicycle club. Decker Hall Breezeway.

4 p.m. Installation Service of Dr. MaryAnn Hawkins, Dean of the School of Theology and Christian Ministry. Park Place Church of God.

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Alumni Homecoming Chapel featuring Ann Smith ’58

Dr. Ann Smith is a well-loved pas-

tor and teacher in the Church of God.

She and her late husband, Nathan,

served as missionaries in Japan and

Korea for 29 years. Ann received her

undergraduate degree from Anderson

College, her master’s degree from Scarritt College in

Nashville, Tenn., and was awarded an honorary doctor-

ate by AU in 1977. She served AU as director of church

relations and as a member of the Board of Trustees. Ann

is an active member of Park Place Church of God.

When: Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, 11 a.m.

Where: Reardon Auditorium

Valerie Maze is a music director, pianist, and vocal coach residing in Chicago

and a proud alumna of Anderson University and the Cincinnati College Conservatory

of Music. Her most recent credits include conductor with projects at Drury Lane

Theatre, Goodman Theatre, and Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. In September, she

will serve as the conductor of Follies at Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. She is an

integral part of the Music Theater Initiative at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

She has been an adjunct professor at Loyola University in Chicago, as well

as an accompanist and coach at Northwestern University and DePaul University.

Maze has performed on WFMT as part of the Dame Myra Hess Series and on

WGN TV, playing for artists such as Kate Baldwin, Paolo Montalban, Billy

Zane, and Steven Pasqual. She is a proud member of the Chicago Federation of

Musicians and the Chicago Chapter of the Theatre Musicians Association, where

she serves as a director on the board of the TMA Chicago Chapter.

Homecoming ConcertWhen: Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Park Place Church of God

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Alumni Events

Outstanding Music Award — Valerie Maze

Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Celebrate our newest Athletic Hall of Fame inductees

at a ceremony during Homecoming Weekend.

When: Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016

Meet-and-greet, 10:30 a.m.

Induction, 11 a.m.

Where: Fair Commons Lobby

Register at anderson.edu/homecoming.

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Neal Tuminski - Wrestling

Neal Tuminski BA ’73 was a wrestling

star at Anderson. A 1973 graduate, he won

the Little State Championships in 1973 and

participated in the NAIA Championships

four times, winning three matches in the

1973 event.

1966 Golf Team

The 1966 men’s golf team at AU advanced to the

NAIA Championships. They won the NAIA District 21

Championship along with the Hoosier Conference title

that season. The conference title ended a five-year reign

by Hanover. AU beat the defending champions by one

stroke. It was Anderson’s first conference title since 1948.

Harry Forse coached the team, whose players included Lou

Gerig, Barry Hippensteel, Guy Perry, Dave Selent, and Jim

Tanner.

The Anderson University Athletic Hall of Fame was started in 1997 by former Athletic Director Barrett Bates. It was set up to recognize former Raven athletes, coaches, and contributors (meritorious service) to AU athletics. If you would like to nominate a former Raven athlete, coach, or contributor for future inductions, email Athletic Director Marcie Taylor at mjtaylor@anderson.edu.

Amie Flowers - Basketball, Softball

Amie Flowers BA ’01 starred in

softball from 1996-2000 and was a

standout in basketball from 1996-98.

In softball, she earned All-Division III

West Region and All-Central Region

honors. She is the softball program’s

all-time leader in doubles (52) and hit

by pitch (38) and owns single-season records for slugging

percentage (.929), games played and games started (51),

doubles (17), and hit by pitch (12). In basketball, Flowers

was the team MVP in 1996-97.

Becky Hull - Coach, Volleyball, Basketball

Becky Hull was a long-time coach for

the Ravens and an ambassador for wom-

en’s athletics. She coached the women’s

volleyball team from 1979 to 1991, win-

ning 247 matches. She coached women’s

basketball from 1979 to 1984 and served

as associate athletic director at AU from

1985 to 2005. She taught in the School of Nursing and

Kinesiology and served as chair of the Department of

Kinesiology before her retirement from the university.

Wayne Gordon - Meritorious Service

Wayne Gordon is being inducted into

the Athletic Hall of Fame for his meritorious

service to AU athletics. Gordon was instru-

mental in gaining funding for the entrance

of Macholtz Stadium and made contribu-

tions to the Kardatzke Wellness Center.

He is also a member of Charlie’s Gang, an

alumni group striving to better AU athletics. Gordon served

the university as an athletic trainer in the 1960s.

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The Career Development Center (CDC) is excited to host, in conjunction with the Alumni Office, the

Alumni Career Fair. This fair is ONLY for AU alumni and current students, so it is a great way to get connected to fel-low AU graduates.

For Employers:• Easy and cost-effective way to reach talented

candidates from your alma mater • Build your organization’s visibility and brand

on AU’s campus• Check out what is new in AU’s classrooms

For Job Seekers• Network with fellow AU grads• Meet potential employers face-to-face• Learn what employers are looking for from

today’s candidates• Find new professional opportunities• Gain experience interacting with employers

to sharpen interviewing skills

AU’s 5th Annual Alumni Career Fair to be held during Homecoming week

Ravens Flock Together Forever

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Reardon Auditorium Lobby

Friday, Oct. 7 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

We want to make you aware of a way to stay connected

with each other after you leave campus. Take a look at

AUconnect.org, our networking platform exclusively for

AU alumni and friends!

• Connect with former classmates.

• Expand your professional network.

• Employ or be a mentor to young alumni.

• Find your next job.

For more information or questions, call the Office

of Alumni Engagement at (765) 641-4100 or email

alumni@anderson.edu.

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A Few Off-Campus Lodging Options

Best Western Plus ..................(765) 649-2500Hampton Inn ...........................(765) 622-0700Holiday Inn Express ................(765) 779-0111

Pre-register for AU Homecoming 2016 atwww.anderson.edu/homecoming

Click on Homecoming 2016. You can register and pay for events you wish to attend on our secure site.

Registered Events• Club gatherings• Reunion gathering for class of 1996 (20th)• Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Questions? Call (765) 641-4100.

Residence Hall Open HousesVisit your old dorm room. Dorms and apartments will be open for you to walk through and reminisce noon to midnight on Friday, Oct. 7, and 10 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, Oct. 8.

Anderson University will host a reception during homecoming weekend to celebrate

the recent publication of “The Desk as Altar: The Centennial History of Anderson University,” writ-ten by Professor Emeritus Merle D. Strege. The reception, which will be held in York Performance Hall on Saturday October 8 at 4 p.m., will feature a reading from Professor Deborah Miller Fox and a book signing by Strege.

The book chronicles the relationship between the Church of God (Anderson) and Anderson University over the first century of the university’s life. The centennial history highlights the leaders of AU throughout its history, many of whom have lit the path for current students and faculty.

Centennial book signing and reception

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Lighting the Path

From the president

This fall, Anderson University will celebrate

Homecoming (October 7-8) with the centennial

theme, “Lighting the Path.” The weekend will signal the

start of the university’s centennial celebration. The cen-

tennial theme is woven into the fabric of AU,

carrying forward the 50th anniversary theme

of “Toward the Light” and the 75th anni-

versary theme of “Kindle the Flame.”

The word “path” visually represents

the twists and curves of the journey

of spiritual and educational growth

students find on the AU campus.

The centennial celebration will

involve many special events. Starting

Oct. 2016 and continuing through Oct.

2017, chapel will include a centennial

speaker series of eight alumni from different

generations and different vocations. Also, a special

Truth, Faith, and Service Series will be presented featuring

Randy Lewis, businessman, disability employment advocate,

I know many of you look forward

to the Homecoming celebration

each year. Even if you’re not able

to attend, it’s fun to catch up with

people through social media and

the recap in Signatures. This year,

Homecoming is especially exciting as

we will be kicking off our centennial

celebration. Anderson Bible Training

School opened in 1917, and

Anderson University is celebrating its first century of service.

Our theme for the centennial is “Lighting the Path.”

This is our campus theme for chapel/convocation and is

woven into many of our activities this year. It also raises a key

question for all of us: Who and what lights your path? Some

of you may be thinking of a professor, supervisor at a campus

and author; Lauren Winner, historian, author, and assistant

professor of Christian Spirituality at Duke Divinity School;

and Scott Russell Sanders, American novelist, essayist and

former distinguished professor of English at Indiana

University. Lastly, the Anderson Symphony

Orchestra, conducted by Richard Sowers,

will perform a Centennial Celebration

Concert in the spring. Details about

these centennial events and more can

be found at anderson.edu/100.

Anderson University holds a spe-

cial place in the hearts of more than

26,000 alumni nationwide. It is here

where many alumni discovered a voca-

tional calling. And it is here where the

path of many generations of students were

lit with the lamps of truth, faith, and service.

During the special days of Homecoming, we high-

light the traditions and the heritage of AU. Join us as we

celebrate the past and look toward the future.

job, or classmate who shaped your time at AU — and your

life. Homecoming is about reconnecting with those people

who have been lights for us and reminiscing about the people

and events that have been a part of AU’s rich history.

I hope to see you at Homecoming, but I hope you’ll also

keep up with us through the web and social media. This year,

we’ll be using #LightingthePath to tag centennial events. We

also have a special Lighting the Path section of the website,

which you can visit at anderson.edu/100. Throughout the

year, we’ll share 100-second Stories, Throwback Thursdays,

and Fun Facts about AU. We’ll hear from nationally known

speakers and learn from AU alumni. We’ll reflect on AU’s

history, and we’ll look ahead to our second century of service.

And, it all starts at Homecoming 2016. See you there!

John S. Pistole, President

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