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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 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 that 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.

Mark Pope Joins University of Saint Francis as Director of Athletics

On August 23, President Sister M. Elise Kriss announced the appointment of Mark A. Pope as Director of Athletics. Mr. Pope supervises 15 intercollegiate sports for men and women. The university maintains membership in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and participates in the Mid-States Football Association (MCC). In recent years the university has captured the conference championships in football, women's basketball and men's basketball, and regularly competes in national playoffs. "With the most wins of any college football team in the State of Indiana and conference titles in a number of sports, the university's performance and the character of our student athletes will continue to be exemplary under the leadership of Mark Pope," Sister Elise commented. "We are very pleased that Mark is joining us," Sister Elise added. Mr. Pope comes to the university from Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW), where he served as Director of Athletics for six years. At IPFW, Mr. Pope supervised 16 Division I sports, shepherded the school from NCAA Division 2 to Division 1 status, obtained conference affiliation in the Mid-Continent Conference, and enjoyed numerous championships and national rankings. On campus he organized and began IPFW's Homecoming, Pep Band, Athletics Hall of Fame, and the Cheer and Dance teams. Mr. Pope holds a Juris Doctor from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Purdue University. He and his wife Julie Risk Pope have two sons and reside in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Workshop on Stained Glass Offered by the School of Creative Arts

The School of Creative Arts of the University of Saint Francis is offering a continuing education course, Introduction to Stained Glass, on six Sunday afternoons beginning Sunday, September 30 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the Rolland Center off Leesburg Road.

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 $175, which includes supplies and instruction.

The instructor, practicing artist Rhonda Freeman, has worked in glass for more than 30 years with expertise in hot glass, blown glass, leaded glass, foiled glass, and mosaic.

For more information, contact 260-434-7591.

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 School of Creative Arts at the University of Saint Francis is featuring the Truth Between Opposition Exhibition by Sandy Skoglund, one of America’s foremost installation artists. 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.

The School of Creative Arts of the University of Saint Francis has announced the fall production of Barbara Field’s drama, Playing with Fire. The production is an adaptation of Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein, and features a cast of six outstanding actors. Five showings of the drama will take place in the North Campus Auditorium off Spring Street: Saturday, October 27 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, October 28 at 2 p.m.; Thursday, November 1 at 8 p.m.; Friday, November 2 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, November 3 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, November 4 at 2 p.m.

This eloquent play deals with events which transpire after those usually associated with the Frankenstein story—in this case the final, fateful meeting between Dr. Frankenstein and his macabre creation amid the barren wastes of the North Pole.

Admission for the public is $8 admission. University students, faculty and staff are admitted for free. Doors will open 30 minutes before show time for general seating.

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.

The Alumni Awards and the Athletic Hall of Fame Dinners 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 260-434-3275 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 and Sciences 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 families 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.

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

Penny (Samborsky) Ferguson (BSE '99) and Brady Ferguson celebrate the birth of their second child, Mitchell on May 18, 2007.

Diana (Friend) Rogge (BA '01, MSE '04) and Brett Rogge celebrated the birth of their first child, Hampton Jon born on July 18, 2007 weighing 9 pounds, 7.6 ounces.

Melissa Brown (BSE '02) was highlighted in the Journal Gazette's Teacher Honor Roll column. Melissa teaches third grade at Whispering Meadows Elementary.

Sarah Hudon (BS '03) was recently published in the journal of The Proceedings of the National Academy of Science. Sarah is currently a PhD student at Purdue University.

Adam Drew (BBA '06) recently accepted an offer as an assistant coach for the women's soccer team at Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne, IN.

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