| VOLUME 10, ISSUE 5 | February 2009 |
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Future Fort Wayne Alumni Networking Events
Future Merrillville Alumni Networking Events
Future Indianapolis Alumni Networking Events
The university is planning to sponsor an Indianapolis Alumni family event on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at the Indianapolis Zoo, W. Washington Street. Lunch will be provided in the Education Suites A & C located inside of the Zoo from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Further details on price of tickets will be available at a later date.
USF Special Order License Plate--CHANGES TO PROCESS
Acclaimed Photographer Peter Turnley to Visit USF
Award-winning photographer Peter Turnley will visit the university for two weeks in February as a visiting artist. While on campus from February 2 through 13, he will meet with students and faculty, host a roundtable discussion with the Fort Wayne Photographer's Club, meet with local high school teachers, conduct workshops for student photographers and present two, free public lectures in the Closer Look Lecture Series.
On Thursday, February 12, Turnley will present, "Visualizing Conflict-Images of War and Conflict by Peter Turnley" which includes images from the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Somalia, Rwanda, Bosnia, Chechnya, Gulf War 1991, Iraq War, Kosovo, and International Civil Strife. This presentation will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the North Campus Auditorium.
Following both lectures, Turnley will participate in a formal book signing of some of his published works, specifically, McClellan Street, a photo-essay that Peter co-authored with his brother David. The book contains more than 100 black-and-white images of a former working-class neighborhood in Fort Wayne, Indiana, that the two brothers documented in the 1970s.
Alumni and Faculty Art Exhibition at USF
This annual tradition showcases new work by alumni and faculty of the School of Creative Arts. A wide variety of media will be on display. The exhibition will run through Sunday, February 22. There is no charge for admission. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m.
For more information, contact the School of Creative Arts at 260-399-7700 ext. 8001.
Painting and Stained Glass Classes Offered at USF
The School of Creative Arts will offer continuing education classes: "Introduction to Portrait Painting," "Introduction to Watercolor Painting" and "Introduction to Stained Glass" on weekends throughout the months of February, March and April in the Rolland Art Center off Leesburg Road.
The "Introduction to Portrait Painting" and "Introduction to Watercolor Painting" classes will be taught by Austin G. Pittman, a graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia. Pittman is a classically trained artist who excels in portraiture and has extensive experience in the field.
"Introduction to Portrait Painting" classes will be held over ten sessions on Saturday mornings, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from February 14 through April 25. The course will cost $275 and does not include supplies. "Introduction to Watercolor" classes will be held over ten sessions on Sunday afternoons, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. from February 15 through April 26. The course will cost $275 and does not include supplies. No class sessions will be held over Easter weekend.
"Introduction to Stained Glass" is taught by practicing artist Rhonda Freeman, who has worked in glass for more than 30 years with expertise in hot glass, blown glass, leaded glass, foiled glass, and mosaic. It will be held on five Sunday afternoons beginning February 22 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. The course includes design principles, types and qualities of glass, basic cutting and construction techniques, and a final project—a finished 18 x 24 inch glass panel. All tools and glass will be provided for in-class use. The cost of the course is $145, which includes supplies and instruction.
For more information, please call 260-399-7700 ext. 8001.
Explore the Life of Christ through Imagination at USF Lecture
The university will host a lecture by
Sister Jacinta Krecek, Assistant Professor of Theology, entitled
Sister Jacinta will examine how St. Bonaventure's Tree of
Life (Lignum Vitae, 1260) invites us to explore the life of Christ
For more information, please contact Angie Springer at 260-399-8066 or aspringer@sf.edu.
Easter Baskets
Winners Announced for Student Business Plan Competition
The Keith Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurial
Leadership announced the winners of its first annual
The first place team was Justin Adams of Fort Wayne and Marty Wyss of Ada, Ohio for their business plan, "Tersus Terra Energies." Second place went to Kelly Crosson
of Convoy, Ohio and Lacey Shewman of Akron,
Ten students competed for prizes totaling $3,000. The theme
for this year centered on green technology--organic,
"Tersus Terra Energies" will be entered into national
competitions. The actual judging was based on the written plan
Vann Library Hours
Bass Mansion Memories
Hollywood Computer Animator and USF Alumnus Spoke to University in December
Alumni Awards and Athletic Hall of Fame
It is that time of year again to submit your nominations for the Alumni Awards (Distinguished award, Young Alumni, Service, and Honorary award) and nominations for an Athletic Hall of Fame award. Deadline to submit nominations is Tuesday, March 31, 2009.
Go to http://www.sf.edu/alumni/ and click on Alumni Academy Awards to submit your nominations.
Go to http://www.saintfranciscougars.com/inside-athletics/hall-of-fame to submit your nominations for the Athletic Hall of Fame.
Mark Your Calendar
USF Day at the Zoo will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2009.
Homecoming weekend will be Friday, October 16 and 17, 2009.
Show Your School Spirit!
Click here to shop for your favorite merchandise online.
Checkout the USF website www.sf.edu and click on Alumni to view pictures from the year's Alumni events.
News and Notes
1970s:
Jane Avery (BSW '75) was named Journal Gazette's 2008 Citizen
of the Year for her energetic and unfaltering drive to serve, even in these
most challenging of times. (from The Journal Gazette-Sunday, December
28, 2008).
1980s:
Glenn Druhot (MS '85) has recently published two books:
Career Directioning, A Practical Guide for Job Seekers and What
Will I Be When I Grow Up? He is a professional Career Coach and works
with individuals nationally with their career development.
1990s:
Justin Johnson (BA '98) and his wife, Angie, had their first child, Gracie Nicole. She was 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Jason McLain (BS '98) and his wife, Hollie, had their first child, Marlie Kay McLain on December 11, 2008. She was 7 pounds, 12 ounces and 20 inches long.
Catherine Jantzen (MS '99) is the owner and a therapist at LifeWorks Counseling & Consulting, Inc.
2000s:
Amanda (Engle) Dauscher (BSN '01) and her husband, Brian, welcomed a daughter, Kiersten Lanae, on December 5, 2008. Kiersten weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Ashlee (McClure) Haney (AS '07, BS '07) and her husband Johnathan, welcomed a daughter, Addison Ann, on April 4, 2008. Addison was 7 pounds, 5 ounces.
Natalie (Mason) Wagoner (BBA '07) and her husband Eric Wagoner (BBA '08) are the proud parents of Hadley Mae Wagoner, born on Thursday, January 29. Hadley was 7 pounds, 14 ounces and 21 ¾ inches long.
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