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A Fort Wayne networking event will be held on Thursday, December 6 at DeBrand, Inc. , 10105 Auburn Park Drive, at 6:00 p.m. Take this opportunity to hear Sister M. Elise Kriss, President, as well as taste the fine chocolates and beverages of DeBrand Chocolatier and tour the facility.

The Merrillville Chapter Council is busy planning for the next Merrillville Alumni Networking event will be held in March 2008.

The university will host an Indianapolis Alumni event on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at Jillian's, 141 South Meridian Street, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Take time out of your busy schedule and enjoy a fun-filled family day. Activities include arcade games, bowling and buffet lunch. If you are interested in this free event, please RSVP by contacting the Alumni Office at 260-434-3276 or e-mail aroy@sf.edu.

University of Saint Francis Students Competed in the Kalamazoo Animation Festival

University of Saint Francis computer animation students Mary Johnson, Justin Sims, Casey Dazey, and Mike Espy made up one of the ten teams that were chosen to participate in the Cartoon Challenge at the Kalamazoo Animation Festival International from May 14 through May 20 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

The USF team was chosen from animation programs across the United States to compete against nine other schools. During the four days and three nights of the competition the team participated in a true professional artistic experience that helped prepare them for animation industry. Their mission was to create a 30-second animated public service announcement (PSA) for television broadcast on the topic of global warming.

After the competition the students participated in the festival as special guests at many events. They were invited to a reception with Mike Reiss, a producer/writer for the Simpsons; the premiere of Shrek the Third, hosted by Dreamworks Studio; and had their portfolios reviewed by Disney animators and representatives. Mike Espy said, "I really appreciated having people who are in the industry critique my work and give me constructive criticism. This should further my chances in this competitive career. I feel I had the opportunity of a lifetime to be involved in this competition and conference. It was fantastic."

The School of Creative Arts (SOCA) is an accredited school by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

Truth Between Opposition Exhibition Opening by Sandy Skoglund

The University of Saint Francis Opening Gala

The School of Creative Arts at the University of Saint Francis has announced the opening of the Truth Between Opposition Exhibition opening by Sandy Skoglund, one of America’s foremost installation artists. Skoglund will personally install her work Breathing Glass, and attend the opening of her exhibition at the university’s Opening Gala on Saturday, September 8 from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibition will run through October 26th in the John P. Weatherhead Gallery of the Mimi and Ian Rolland Center for Art and Visual Communication.

Children's Saturday Morning Art Classes

The School of Creative Arts will offer children's art classes on Saturday mornings. The classes begin on Saturday, September 22nd (eleven week term) from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Students from grades 1 to 8 are eligible for the classes. The grades will be divided as follows: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8. The first child in the family is $75.00 and each additional child is $70.00. For more information call: Amy Schreiber at 260-434-7591or e-mail Amy at aschreiber@sf.edu.

University of Saint Francis seniors Kari Davis and Michael Bechill recently won second and fourth place, respectively out of 68 competitors in the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine's Capstone Poster Symposium. This event was held August 3 and was the culmination of UC's 2007 Biomedical Research Internship Program. This is the first time USF students have been accepted into this program.

Davis, a biology major from Avon, Indiana, presented "Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells into Keratocan-Positive Cells in the Mouse Cornea." Bechill, a biology major from Wauseon, Ohio, presented "Two-Pronged Survival Strategy for the Major Cystic Fibrosis Pathogen Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, Lacking the Capacity to Degrade Nitric Oxide During Anaerobic Respiration."

Saturday, September 29 vs. Ohio Dominican University/7:30 a.m. departure/$27 per person

If you are interested please send your name, address, phone, email address, number of tickets for game(s), and checks (payable to USF) to:

The price is for motor coach transportation only, and the road trips are one-day excursions. If you have any questions, call Tom Patterson, 260-489-6181, or email tppatterson@yahoo.com.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Take time to visit the Truth Between Opposition Exhibition by Sandy Skoglund, one of America’s foremost installation artists. The exhibit is located in the John P. Weatherhead Gallery of the Mimi and Ian Rolland Center for Art and Visual Communication.

This is the first year of this exciting option during Homecoming on Friday, October 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. Some of the university's talented faculty will offer alumni and their spouses the opportunity to explore a variety of interesting topics. This is your chance to go back into the classroom without quizzes or tuition fees! Classes and supplies are at no cost. To register for a class simply call or email Jessica Swinford at 260-434-2343 or jswinford@sf.edu and give the class you and/or your spouse are interested in attending. Here are the faculty and their exciting topics:

So you're ready to take a photo. Everything is set. Your subject is smiling and ready to go and you could snap the shot at any moment. But wait…are you sure there's nothing more you can do to improve this photo? Digital cameras are easier to use than ever -- but less-than perfect pictures are still a reality. If you've taken pictures that are fuzzy, under-lit, overexposed, or just don't seem to work well, this workshop is for you. We will cover some basic things to consider before you hit "Click." They are easy to learn, and every photo you take will benefit from your newfound expertise. Even a beginner can take professional-looking photographs. (25 people maximum)

This presentation will discuss the basic concepts of emotional intelligence (EI) including competencies (skill sets) that are enhanced as individuals become more emotionally intelligent. EI is about the ability to understand and manage oneself effectively and in doing so, an individual is better able to understand and build relationships with others, so much so that effective workplace performance results. (30 people maximum)

The Iowa Model of Evidenced-Based Practice (EBP) to Promote Quality Care in nursing will be examined, with a particular focus on generating and prioritizing action projects, gathering research and other evidence, and managing the evidence. Strategies that enhance efforts to implement and sustain a change in practice will be explored. Participants are invited to bring a question from their practice area to share and reflect on throughout the presentation. Several useful tools and resources for facilitating EBP will be shared with participants. As time allows, participants will be encouraged to exchange their own experiences of EBP, including obstacles encountered and successes attained.

Alumni Awards and the Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner have been combined for the first time this year. This combined Alumni Recognition event will begin at 6 p.m. and will be located at the North Campus (formerly Abundant Life Tabernacle). The cost for this event is $25 per person. If you are interested in attending this event, please contact Helen Crowley at 260-434-2375 to make reservations. Listed below are the various recipients receiving awards:

Former baseball players interested in participating should contact Adam Swinford at adam.swinford@fwcs.k12.in.us by Monday, October 1.

9 - 10 a.m. "Achatz Old and New" tour led by Dr. Gary Tieben and Sister Carol Meyers. Tours will begin in the lobby of Achatz.

10 - 5 p.m. Take time to visit the Truth Between Opposition Exhibition by Sandy Skoglund, one of America’s foremost installation artists. The exhibit is located in the John P. Weatherhead Gallery of the Mimi and Ian Rolland Center for Art and Visual Communication.

All liberal arts, science and math alums are invited to the Sixth Annual Arts & Science Tailgate Party. Contact Dick Hurley, rhurley@sf.edu or Gary Tieben, gtieben@sf.edu for additional information.

Former softball players interested in participating should contact Brandi Wallace at branwall4@hotmail.com by Monday, October 1.

Former men's and women's soccer players interested in participating should contact Andy Denton at andydenton@venturetrips.com, or Stacy (Dudash) Reutter at soccr20@aol.com by Monday, October 1.

Former volleyball players interested in participating should contact either Carla Satchwell at carla@css-designs.com or 260-312-7801; Stephanie Pifer at spifer@sf.edu or 260-486-5010 by Monday, October 1.

10 – 12 p.m. Tours of the Bass Mansion led by Ed Schaab, Alumni Director and various members of the Alumni Cabinet.

12 p.m. USF Football Game vs. Taylor University, Bishop D'Arcy Stadium Alumni Tent, south end zone

Visit the Alumni Tent on the south end zone for free brats and soft drinks. Game tickets must be presented to enter the tent area.

2 – 4 p.m. Tours of the Bass Mansion led by Ed Schaab, Alumni Director and various members of the Alumni Cabinet.

Former women's basketball players interested in participating should contact Jessica Swinford at (260) 434-2343 or jswinford@sf.edu by Monday, October 1.

Join the Alumni Family Barbeque located in the foyer of Hutzell Athletic Center. ALL alumni and their family are welcome to attend this event! In addition to the great food, enjoy the chance to win door prizes and visit with old friends.

Former men's basketball players interested in participating should contact Head Coach Jeff Rekeweg at (260) 434-3243 or jrekeweg@sf.edu by Monday, October 1.

Check out the USF website www.sf.edu and click on Alumni to view pictures from the year's Alumni events.

Melanie Scheumann (MSE '77) retired after 33 years in public education. Melanie is currently a trainer/consultant for Bully Safe Schools, specializing in bully prevention services for schools and school districts staff.

Melissa "Missy" Ahrens (BS '97) worked at ULTRA Scientific, a manufacturer of environmental standards, for nearly seven years. Missy was hired as an analyst for Inorganic Quality Control, and was promoted to Inorganic Laboratory Manager two years later. In February 2006, she left ULTRA to explore other opportunities. She spent the next year working with her fiancé, Kyle Grace, who has owned his own computer business (pgmdata.com) for over 10 years. Missy was not looking for a job at the time, but happened to look in the Sunday paper and saw an ad for a job fair being held for Alexion, a new pharmaceutical company launching a site here in RI. Missy sent in her resume and was hired. She's been there since March 2007, working as a QC Analyst in Stability and Sample Management. Alexion has developed a drug for PNH, a very rare blood disorder affecting only 10,000 people worldwide. FDA approval came on March 16, 2007 and they just recently received approval from European Pharmacopia for distribution in Europe. Missy says working for a start-up company has been challenging, but very rewarding.

Timothy Beaumont (BSE '98) won the NWTF Conservation Educator of the Year Award. NWTF stands for National Wild Turkey Federation and this group recognizes outstanding teachers who demonstrate innovative teaching techniques using educational conservation materials provided through the NWTF and their Wild About Turkey Education Box. Each year, three teachers receive a plaque and a grant from the NWTF to fund a conservation education project for the following year. Tim teaches fourth graders at Covington Elementary in Fort Wayne, IN, where he has introduced youth to the outdoors and conservation using the wild turkey for the past eight years. He uses the NWTF's Wild About Turkey Education Box in his classroom to address his curriculum standards and help his students prepare for their annual Thanksgiving "Turkey Talk" school-wide assembly program, attended by 700 students. The program incorporates history, the wild turkey and its biology and behavior, as well as hunting. In conjunction with this program his students have raised $2,500 through raffle tickets to donate to the Harvest Food Bank. On the State level, Tim will be recognized at the NWTF State Awards and Appreciation Dinner on January 12, 2008 in Greenwood, IN where he will receive a plaque and a $1000 grant. He will also be recognized at the NWTF National Convention in Atlanta, GA in February 2008 for his accomplishment.

Trenna (Edgell) Browning (ASN '01) was married on August 12, 2000 to Kevin Browning. They have two children, Preston James born August 23, 2001 and Abigail Grace born December 17, 2002.

Brad Schulte (BSE '01) was married on June 23, 2007 in Florida to Julie Fisher. Brad and Julie had a reception back home in Merrillville, IN. They reside in Hebron, Indiana.

Lori (Caston) Minden (ASN '02) was married on May 19, 2007 to Ryan Minden. Lori works at Adams Memorial Hospital as a registered nurse.

Michelle (Kozlowski) Buikema (BSN '04) gave birth to a son, Micah Stephen, on July 24, 2007.

Nick Ankenbruck (BS '05) has been selected as the new boys' basketball head coach at Heritage High School in Monroeville, IN.

Lyndsey Cook (BA '06) is an Event Coordinator for the Fort Wayne Three Rivers Festival.

Megan Heaton (BSW '06) is a U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer and has just celebrated her one year service anniversary on August 3, 2007.

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