Onyx Spring-Summer 2018

Saint Mary-of-the Woods College

SPECIAL EDITION • ASPIRE HIGHER CAMPAIGN

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The 96 th Ring Day was held on March 24, 2018. SMWC President Dottie L. King, Ph.D., presented 89 undergraduate and graduate students their Woods Rings. Above: Woods Online student Mariah Wells from Evansville, Ind., with her proud mother, Sherri Wood.

Front Cover: Special Edition - Aspire Higher Campaign 2018 Looking through the doors of the Green or Sullivan Parlor at the original hardwood floors now restored. Highlights

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Aspire Higher Campaign Roaring 20s Campaign Kick-Off The Life of a Student Living in Le Fer Hall Distinguished Alumni Award Learning by Doing Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Historic District Pomeroys Compete Nationally Aspire Higher Tour Week of Service

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On the Avenue Continued On the Avenue Continued Aspire Higher Campaign Continued Alumni Photo Album Parting Shot

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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods C o l l e g e NEWS FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS

SPRING- SUMMER

Vol. 93

No. 1

Kristy Fry Editor/Designer Director of Publications

Sue Weatherwax Designer/Photographer Associate Director of Publications

Dianne Frances D. Powell Marketing and Communications Specialist Dee Reed ’08 Executive Director of Marketing and Communications Karen Dyer Vice President for Advancement and Strategic Initiatives Susan Turner ’14G Senior Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations Heather Newman Assistant Director of Advancement Services

President Dottie L. King hosted SMWC legacy students at the Pomeroy Legacy Tea on Wednesday, April 18, in the Formal Parlor. This was an opportunity to celebrate these students and the special connections they have at The Woods. Those attending included (L to R) President Dottie King, Shannon Sonderman '18 , Jessena Goddard, Allee Taylor, Mackenzie Slone, Kelsey Hollis, (back row) Allison Payonk '18 , Justine Gibson, Karah Ellis '18 , Anwyn Payonk, Elizabeth Trausch, Jacob Turner and Allison Mauk.

President’s Message

Contributors: Lindsey Richardt ’07 Tiffany Stroud

As another academic year reached its end at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, we hosted a tea for our legacy students and a new tradition was born in a college that embraces traditions. The occasion provided the perfect setting to think about how the past and the future flow together at The Woods. Our fortitude to endure and thrive into the future is the hallmark of the Aspire Higher Campaign. We launched the campaign with a Roaring 20s party in Le Fer Hall, a building that opened in the early 1920s and is approaching its 100 year birthday! This well-loved building has provided a home away from home for our students and it has withstood the tests of time by continuing to evolve while still holding on to its own grand legacy at the same time. No longer boasting three beauty salons, a flower shop and soda shop, Le Fer is now home to a dance studio, a newly renovated Sacred Heart Chapel and student parlor on the main floor! And the best is yet to be!

Please send correspondence to: Office of Advancement P.O. Box 70 Saint Mary of the Woods, IN 47876-0070 Phone: (812) 535-5270 Fax: (812) 535-5245 E-mail: alumni@smwc.edu

Dottie L. King, Ph.D. President Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

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“The future is bringing more Woods students than ever to the campus. The Aspire Higher Campaign Committee is honored to be a part of this extraordinary effort as the College continues to renovate and update their home so that Le Fer may provide lasting memories for the next generation of Woods alumni.”

— Kathleen "Kathy" Wentland Lubeznik '80 Aspire Higher Campaign Chair and Trustee Emerita

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steady increase in support for the Woods Fund,” said Turner. “Surpassing $1 million two years ago and sustaining that level of support makes me proud to be a part of the Woods family.” Turner added, “These annual gifts have made a noticeable difference at the College and in the lives of our students.” Endowment support also continues to grow at SMWC as the Aspire Higher Campaign strives to increase SMWC’s donor-funded student scholarships and programs. By investing in our students, donors enable them to achieve their dream of a Woods education and enrich academic programs. The Campaign has already helped SMWC secure more than $2 million in gifts and commitments to the endowment. Alumni and friends have already joined the I Love Le Fer initiative, which seeks to improve the look and functionality of this remarkable building to meet the needs of today’s students, while honoring Le Fer Hall’s historic significance. With leadership gifts, SMWC is realizing important improvements envisioned for Le Fer Hall through the Aspire Higher Strategic Plan.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) publicly launched a $22 million comprehensive campaign in support of its strategic plan priorities including campus infrastructure improvements and enrollment growth. The Aspire Higher Campaign has three primary focuses: the Woods Fund, endowment growth and a $7 million capital project to renovate Le Fer Hall, SMWC’s residence hall that opened in 1923. The leadership phase of the comprehensive campaign began in July 2016 and was publicly announced in February 2018. “This campaign is about doing something for our students and the generations of students yet to come,” said Karen Dyer, vice president for advancement and strategic initiatives. “Our efforts will bring people who love The Woods together to invest in the future of this institution.” Being a comprehensive campaign, every gift makes a difference. The Woods Fund is an integral part of the Aspire Higher Campaign. Susan Turner ’14G , senior director of advancement and alumni relations, is inspired by the increased support the Woods Fund has received from our alumni and friends in recent years. “The last three years has shown a

Philanthropic support has provided a long list of campaign achievements enjoyed by all: • The cross has returned atop Le Fer Hall, as well as Guerin Hall and the Conservatory of Music. The crosses, donated by two alumni, were designed by Associate Professor of Graphic Design, Rebecca Andrews, fabricated by Terre Haute artist Bill Wolfe and Sycamore Engineering and placed on the buildings’ parapets by Adams Roofing. • The Sacred Heart Chapel has been relocated to the main floor thanks to a generous donation from the Class of 1964. The former chapel space on the ground level is now Studio ’64, a student flex space providing a practice venue for the new dance team and other activities such as yoga, exercise classes and a meeting space for students. • A new proximity card system installed in Le Fer Hall provides students a safe environment and more modern access to the building and student living spaces. • First floor renovations are completed, providing significant updates to student and community spaces. - The large student lounge, known to most alums as the Green or Sullivan Parlor, received a significant update including a return to its original hardwood floors, improved LED lighting, increased electrical outlets and all new furniture. - New public restrooms have been added to the first floor. - A modern prep kitchen has been added for our food service partner and campaign contributor, Sodexo, Inc. Continued on pg. 27

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Aspire Higher Campaign Kick-Off

Kathleen "Kathy" Wentland Lubeznik '80, Wayne King '14G, President Dottie L. King, Barbara Brugnaux '70, Michelle Tesar Berentine '78, '16G, Judith Coulup Hund '87, '13G, Randy Adams, Michael McMahon and Jan Giddens Lorenzano '84

Students Allison Payonk, Anwyn Payonk and Nathan Stroup

Jim and Mary Helen Walker Clayton '65 with Barbara Brugnaux '70 and Carl Bender.

Paul and Frances Christian Olender '80

I LOVE Le FER

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Michael McMahon

Mary Kay Campbell Watson '69 and Al Watson

Mary Ellen and Jim Long NYC dancers with Constance Kramer, SP, '64, General Superior Dawn Tomaszewski, SP, '74, Marsha Speth, SP, '69 and Marie McCarthy, SP, '65. roaring 20s Le Fer Hall was built during the early 1920s and is the heart of the College. A Roaring 20s Celebration was held after the launch of the Aspire Higher Campaign Press Conference and Reception in Le Fer Hall on February 23, 2018.

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THE LIFE OF A STUDENT LIVING IN LE FER HALL Kayla Moats found herself and her voice at The Woods. By: Lindsey Richardt '07

classmates to follow in her footsteps. “SMWC is filled with so many leadership opportunities. I like to tell my classmates to try for things they didn't think they could do. I didn't try for leadership opportunities before The Woods because I never thought I could get them. Now, I feel comfortable going after opportunities I want. Getting involved has helped me become more confident in myself, and I am beyond thankful for that.” Moats shares the same enthusiasm for leadership opportunities outside of the classroom as she does for her work in the classroom. She is a double major in marketing and graphic design and has made the Dean’s List each semester. Her achievements in the classroom helped Moats earn an internship in the College’s Office of Marketing & Communications where she assisted in the development and launch of SMWC's new mobile website. Her hard work on the website ultimately landed her an opportunity to intern for Jen Perry, SMWC Board of Trustee. Perry is co-owner of a new company called BoxUp where Moats gets to put her graphic design and marketing skills to use by creating graphics and content for the company’s blog and social media accounts. After three years at SMWC, Moats’

me has helped me grow, change and become a better, more confident person,” Moats said. Moats made a last-minute decision to attend SMWC and live on campus - a decision that has made all the difference. As the focal point of campus activity, life in Le Fer instills a sense of belonging. The close-knit community formed inside the walls of the historic 1923 limestone and brick mansion made it easy for Moats to step outside of her comfort zone and find her voice. “When you live on campus, Le Fer quickly becomes your life. You naturally get involved and make connections. Plus, there’s so much to do on campus – like visit the gym, participate in intramurals or attend a campus life event - and it is all so close to my room. I would not have gotten involved in half of the opportunities I am involved in now if I didn’t live in Le Fer.” Life at The Woods has driven Moats to aspire higher and seek opportunities she never thought possible, which has been visible even to her peers. Moats was nominated as a Junior Class Officer, making her responsible for the planning of major milestone events, like Big/Little and Ring Day. She was also selected to serve as a resident assistant in Le Fer Hall where she often finds herself encouraging

As a Terre Haute, Ind. native, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) junior Kayla Moats has always been aware of SMWC, but it was not until her first campus visit that she imagined herself living The Woods experience – an experience she says has changed her life. Moats immediately recognized a higher level of care and support at SMWC that she didn’t experience on other college visits. That same support system helped her transform from a reserved, disengaged high school student into an independent and outspoken leader who is discovering new passions and achieving a level of confidence she has not known before. Today, Moats is arguably one of the most involved students at The Woods. She serves as a Resident Assistant in Le Fer Hall, Junior Class Secretary, Student Activities Committee member, is an intramural sport enthusiast and a member of Campus Ministries and Phi Beta Lambda. “On my initial visit to SMWC, I was surprised by the number of people who cared that I was here. I felt like I meant something, and I have continued to feel special and unique here. In high school, I was quiet and didn’t take advantage of leadership opportunities and that has completely flipped since attending The Woods. The fact that people care about

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outlook on life has changed. The confidence and leadership experience Moats has gained in and out of the classroom will serve her well after graduation. Ultimately, her goal is to pursue a career in the marketing field after she graduates in 2019. “I continue to be surprised by how much I have changed as a person since going to SMWC. I was told college changes you, but I wasn’t expecting to change so much and in such a positive way. In addition to feeling more confident and getting more involved, I started working out and got healthier. I owe The Woods for inspiring such an unexpected transformation.” Right: SMWC Board of Trustee and BoxUp Co-Owner Jennifer Perry, SMWC student Kayla Moats and BoxUp Co-Owner Jeff Perry

“A Day in my Life” - By Kayla Moats 6:30 am . .............................................. I wake up bright and early to get ready for another busy day at SMWC. 7:20 am . .................................................................. Breakfast time! I head down to the basement of Le Fer and quickly grab cereal and some coffee to go. 8-11 am............................................... I head to downtown Terre Haute to my marketing internship at BoxUp. I begin my day by doing one of my favorite tasks, which is creating content and graphics for BoxUp’s multiple social media pages. 12:30 – 1pm...............................................................During this time, I have a brief break for lunch, so I meet my friends at Rooney Library and grab some coffee and a salad. 1-1:50 pm............................................................................ My first class of the day is International Marketing. In this class, we discuss some of the challenges and benefits of a company going global. 2-3:50 pm.......................My next class is 3D Art where we are creating giant cardboard heads that look like us. 4-5 pm................ I have a little bit of free time before dinner, so I take this time to go to Club 64 fitness center. 5-6 pm ............................................................................................................................ Dinner time in O ’ Shag! 7:30-8:30 pm ....................... I have a Student Activities Committee meeting in one of the classrooms of Le Fer. I am the treasurer, so it's important to be on time. 9 pm .......................................... It ’ s snack time in the basement of Le Fer. Hopefully, its chicken nugget night! 9-12 am .....................................................................I then hang out/study in campus life [office] with some of my fellow resident assistants. I usually stay in campus life until all of my homework is done and then I head up to my room for bed.

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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD 2018 Dorothy Weinz Jerse 75 During the commencement ceremony '

She and her late husband, Bill, were happily married for 70 years.Together, they have two sons, two daughters, five granddaughters, one step grandson, and one great grandson.

on May 5, 2018, President Dottie L. King, Ph.D., presented the Distinguished Alumni Award to Dorothy Weinz Jerse '75 . Jerse graduated from Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College (SMWC) at the age of 49. Her degree concentrated primarily on American history and communication. She found SMWC’s Women's External Degree (WED)* program to be a perfect fit for her. When she began investigating the program, she was a mother of four with two children still living at home, working part-time and also volunteering in the community. She needed a program that would fit into her already busy schedule. In 1975, all of her hard work paid off, and the next year she fulfilled her dream of becoming a business owner. Jerse also served as the curator of the Vigo County Historical Society, with responsibility for the Historical Museum and the Paul Dresser Birthplace. She was asked to coauthor a local history book in 1983, the first of seven local history books she would author or co-author during her career. After eight years with the Historical Society, Jerse was named executive director of the Terre Haute YWCA. Her writing and oral presentation skills were used to help raise $1.9 million for building expansions. When she officially retired in 1990, she continued freelance writing, and throughout her career has conducted nearly 2,000 interviews. In all of this, she has been a strong leader in the fight for racial justice and an advocate for women. Always one to volunteer her time and talent, Jerse has served various organizations including Girl Scouts, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, Wabash Valley Community Foundation and more. She has served as a board member for Business & Professional Women’s Club, Community Relations Board for the U.S. Penitentiary, Covered Bridge Girl Scout Council, Vigo County Education Foundation, Wabash Valley Goodwill Industries and many more. Jerse has received various awards and Governor Evan Bayh named her a Sagamore of the Wabash in 1990.

Jerse officially received the award from President King, during commencement on Saturday, but in the company of family and friends, the accomplishments of this community leader, author, activist and 1975 graduate was celebrated the night before at the Distinguished Alumni Banquet. In an impromptu speech at the event, Cindy Hux Martin ’78 , a 2014 recipient of the award, said Jerse was the “pick of the litter” and “most deserving” of the award. She has known Jerse since she was a student at SMWC and describes her as “a gentle warrior of Terre Haute.”

On that night, Jerse received a unique gift: her very own Woods Ring — the most recognizable symbol of the College. “It was a surprise!” Jerse said. Jerse was invited to come forward as President King said, “We have a special gift for you. We know you never received your ring from SMWC. You worked hard to earn the right to wear the ring. In recognition of being named the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, it is also my pleasure to give you an SMWC ring. I hope you wear it with pride.”

Right: Dorothy Weinz Jerse '75 with President Dottie L. King, Ph.D., at Commencement.

*This is the 45th Anniversary of Woods Online, launched in 1973 by the late SMWC President Jeanne Knoerle, SP, '49, as the Women's External Degree Program.

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LEARNING BY DOING:

which drives authentic understanding of course material, can be found in all academic departments at SMWC. In equine studies, for example, one course has enabled students to use a simulator to evaluate horse legs. Another gave them the opportunity to construct a high traffic pad at the horse barn. In professional writing,

After only a semester at Saint Mary- of-the-Woods College (SMWC), Austin Sievers, a transfer student, feels he is well on his way to becoming fully-equipped for a career in a demanding, digital world. Now in his second semester, he sums up his SMWC experience with these words: “Oh, I love it.” “I’ve learned more in the two semesters I’ve been at The Woods

and modifying digital campaigns. It was a class that required students to complete the Google Adword certification, a professional accreditation from Google, which is quite a resume boost. But this class wasn’t about just learning emerging technology. The professor, Meredith Williams, assistant professor

students helped local daycares write grant applications one year and found themselves writing a community website the next. When interviewed for the website project, Bill Riley, assistant professor of English, said he wanted his students to gain knowledge and confidence to write for the web, an emerging writing field, as well as help them build clips for jobs and internships. In the education department, faculty members Melanie Beaver

PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION OF PROBLEM-SOLVERS BY DIANNE FRANCES D. POWELL

than I have probably throughout my whole education career,” he continued. He values SMWC’s emphasis on critical thinking and hands-on learning. “One of the things I love about The Woods is it really challenges you to go out of your comfort zone,” he said. The Vincennes native chose to transfer to SMWC because of its nationally-ranked marketing degree

and Maria Sellers host a Twitter chat session in class allowing future educators to learn how to use social media as an educational and professional development tool. During the session, they also interact with major players in the educational tech industry. Inside the Conservatory of Music, technology has been placed directly in the students’ hands when SMWC launched the laptop program last fall. Equipped with the latest software in music, this has made it possible for music students to do coursework anywhere. Technology has become an important part in the study of music. “Music and technology have always interacted in important ways, whether we look at inventions like the printing

housed in the Department of Business and Leadership. It didn’t disappoint. In fact, in reflecting about a particularly beneficial class, Sievers and his classmates point to BU 353 Digital Marketing Essentials. This class — taught for the first time in the campus program last fall— is a great example of how SMWC is preparing students for the data economy. It was a class that covered the stuff a 21st century marketer needs to know: how to execute digital marketing campaigns, determining target audiences, how to create a strategy for different digital/social media platforms, and of course, the foundations of digital marketing and its rapid growth. It was a class that included an online simulation that gave students hands-on experience in developing, monitoring

of business, aimed to teach students how to think about a problem and how to apply their knowledge. “I want them to be able to think critically and discover the answers for themselves based on where the data leads them and not be confined by the platform or the technology,” Williams said. “This ensures that they will be prepared to solve problems in the workplace and improve digital performance no matter how much the technology itself may change.” Although still nurtured by beautiful, historic buildings, the learning that happens within the SMWC classroom — delivered by knowledgeable professors — has certainly moved with the times. Hands-on learning is a key part of an SMWC education. This method,

Left: Ronald Brewer, a professional writing major from Merrillville, Ind., uses his laptop with the latest music software during his piano class.

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Meredith Williams, assistant professor of business

These efforts by SMWC faculty all aim to help students succeed in life and in the workplace, which is the promise of an SMWC education. Faculty and staff have been working hand-in-hand to continue to fulfill this promise. Career Center Director Susan Gresham ’79 said efforts are ongoing to embed career readiness into SMWC’s curriculum. Activities that help students prepare for the job market have been added as

to feel more of a personal connection. We're also learning how to make video assignments for students to easily upload videos they record.” Schnake, professor of psychology who also teaches in SMWC’s Woods Online program says her online classes are designed to help students understand the material and apply it to real-world situations. “One thing that I do in my online classes is to design the assignments so that

requirements in several courses. For example, mock interviews and resume development have been embedded in general studies courses and major-specific courses. In some Woods Online courses, a software is utilized to conduct recorded mock interviews.

“One of the things I love about The Woods is it really challenges you to go out of your comfort zone,” he said.

press, the piano, the phonograph, or, more recently, digital recording and personal computers,” said John McIntyre, professor of music. “We are convinced that today’s musicians, whether they are music therapists, performers, teachers, composers, or something else, will need to be proficient in using technology to support and extend their abilities.” This spring, the transition of the

Master of Leadership Development program into a fully online model has opened possibilities for more innovation. “As part of our training for the fully online MLD cohort, some faculty members have been learning about a number of collaboration tools that can help us connect with our online students in new ways,” said Sherry Schnake, Ph.D., a professor in the program. “One such tool is the virtual classroom that allows us to hold synchronous sessions with our students. Everyone can have their webcam on, so it allows us

students are asked to relate the material to their own examples and life experiences,” she said. “Any time students can connect the material to their own experiences, it makes for deeper learning and a more rewarding learning experience for students and faculty members.” “Students also find and post online videos that relate to the week's material, and discuss those videos with one another.”

Austin Sievers marketing student, Vincennes, Indiana

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Invite your friends to visit the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Historic District

BY DIANNE FRANCES D. POWELL

the-Woods’ historic significance. They include buildings such as Guerin Hall, the Conservatory of Music, Le Fer Hall, Hulman Hall and the Rooney Library, all owned by SMWC, as well as impressive religious buildings owned by the Sisters of Providence such as the Church of the Immaculate Conception, the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Sisters of Providence Motherhouse/Providence Hall, the Grotto and the St. Anne Shell Chapel. SMWC started pursuing the nomination in January 2015 in conjunction with the 2016 Indiana Bicentennial. The College worked with Tommy Kleckner, director of the Indiana Landmarks Western Regional Office, throughout the process. Both SMWC and the Sisters of Providence were recipients of the Indiana Landmarks Partners in Preservation grant, which covered part of the technical consultation fee for the nomination. Administered by the National Park Service, the National Register is the official list of historic U.S. sites considered worthy of preservation. It is a formal recognition of a property’s architectural, historical or archaeological significance based on national standards used by U.S. states. It allows opportunities for specific preservation incentives including federal and state grants and tax credits. The College and Sisters of Providence have established a joint committee to look at how to best collaborate on promoting this historic district.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary- of-the-Woods are pleased to announce the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Historic District is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. “We’ve always known The Woods to be a special place which has touched and changed many lives for generations. Now, the nation has recognized its significance and we are incredibly proud,” said Dottie L. King, Ph.D., president of SMWC. The Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Historic District is approximately 67 acres of wooded land. It is deemed significant in two criteria: its association with events and people who have made important contributions to broad patterns of U.S. history, particularly in education and religion, and the distinct characteristics and high artistic values of architecture at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “When people visit Saint Mary-of- the-Woods for the first time, they are always overwhelmed by its beauty and peacefulness. It is a place made sacred not only by the beauty of the buildings and the environment but by the people who have walked here, the spirituality that has been shared here, by the work of education and now health care that takes place here,” said Dawn Tomaszewski, SP, ’74 , general superior of the Sisters of Providence. The National Register nomination form submitted by SMWC lists a total of 66 buildings, sites, structures and objects contributing to Saint Mary-of-

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USCAA = United States Collegiate Athletic Association AVCA = American Volleyball Coaches Association IHSA = Intercollegiate Horse Show Association B A S K E T B A L L • The Women's Basketball team earned a bid to play in the USCAA National Tournament. • Maggie Reimer was named USCAA Honorable Mention All-American. • Tara Parmer ’18 entered the 1000-Point Club. 4 ME N ' S C RO S S COUN T R Y • The team finished fourth place at the USCAA National Cross Country Meet. • Four runners finished Top 20 at the USCAA National Cross Country Meet. Parker Nuest finished 14 th , Ethan Collings

3 WOME N ' S C RO S S COUN T R Y • The team finished third place at the USCAA National Cross Country Meet. • Kendyll Schulz finished in fifth place and Breanna Barger finished in sixth place, while Cheyenn Wright finished in ninth place. • Kendyll Schulz was named USCAA First Team All-American

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Jordyn Lloyd ’18 was named Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Pomeroy Student-Athlete of the Year. Lloyd was nominated by her coach and voted on by the athletic department. She was the first women's basketball player to win the award. Lloyd also received the St. Catherine of Alexandria Award, sponsored by Kappa Gamma Pi, the National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society, at the May 2018 commencement.

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• The team finished third at the USCAA National Golf Tournament. • Colton Kuppler was crowned the USCAA

finished 15 th , Brady Paige came in 17 th and Jordan Love came in 20 th .

Men's Individual Champion.

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POMEROYS COMPETE NATIONALLY

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WE S T E RN E QU E S T R I AN 9 • Hannah Hein finished ninth in the nation in Individual Reining and Savannah White placed ninth in Individual Intermediate at the 2018 IHSA National Championships.

• The team finished as the USCAA National Champion Runner-Up for the third year in-a-row. • Monica Mack and McKenzi Kumpf named AVCA First Team All- Americans. • Kumpf and Mack both earned earned Second Team USCAA All- Merican status while Baylee Waters received the Honorable Mention nod. VO L L E Y B A L L S O F T B A L L • Softball earned its 10th straight bid to play in the USCAA Small College World Series and finished as the USCAA National Champion Runner-Up. • Hollie Jones was named First Team USCAA All-American. • Kerri Schrock and Taylor Andrew

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Head Volleyball Coach Stephen Beeler was named USCAA National Coach of the Year. In SMWC's third season, Beeler guided the Pomeroys to a 21-14 (.600) overall record. The Pomeroys accepted their third bid to play in the USCAA Volleyball Tournament and finished as the National Champion Runner-Up.

• Kindra Gingerich and Carl Arnold competed at the 2018 IHSA National Championships. Gingerich placed fifth in the nation

in Individual Walk-Trot. Arnold finished as a finalist in the Open Individual Fences.

USCAA First Team All-American honors.

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Michigan City, Indiana

Greenwood, Indiana

San Diego, California

Fort Wayne, Indiana

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As part of the Aspire Higher Campaign, President Dottie L. King, Ph.D., Karen Dyer, vice president for advancement and strategic initiatives, Catherine Mickey Saunders '98 , executive campaign director and Susan Turner '14G , senior director of advancement and alumni relations are traveling around the country to visit various alumni groups. They are enjoying connecting with alumni, sharing all the great news from SMWC's strategic plan and providing details of the Aspire Higher Campaign, including the Woods Fund, "I Love Le Fer" initiative and the endowment. Pictured are a few of the places they have visited. More trips are planned in the future.

SMWC ON THE ROAD

Granger, Indiana

Phoenix, Arizona

Lafayette, Indiana

Southern California

Fishers, Indiana

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April 14 - 21, 2018

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The Alumni Association hosted the fourth Week of Service April 14-21, 2018. Alumni, faculty, staff and students participated in over 40 service projects held across the country. From collecting clothing, feeding the poor, cleaning statues, counting books for distribution to kids, painting, collecting crock pots and recipes for single moms to cleaning up campus and more — there was a wide-variety of service activities completed. The Woods is truly making a difference! L to R: Wheeler Mission in Indianapolis; Fellowship Missions Homeless Shelter, Warsaw, Ind.; St. Roch Catholic School, Indianapolis; United Way of the Wabash Valley, Terre Haute, Ind.; Seaton Harvest, Evansville, Ind.; St. John's Catholic Church Religious Education, Coggon, Iowa; St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank, Indianapolis; Providence Park, Saint Mary-of- the-Woods College; Concord Neighborhood Center, Indianapolis; Well Suited Job Boutique Clothing Drive, Indianapolis and the Boaz Project 5K, Greenwood, Ind.

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ON THE AVENUE

Alumni Club Inducted into Onyx Society The Terre Haute Alumni Club has made history as the first alumni club to be inducted into the Onyx Society, which is made up of individuals and organizations that have contributed $100,000 to $499,999 in cumulative gifts to the College. The Club's generosity funds three to four scholarships each year. This accomplishment was officially celebrated at the Donor Appreciation Dinner in October 2017. A commemorative paver will be added outside the Jeanne Knoerle Sports and Recreation Center to honor the club and each of the club presidents.

Representing the Terre Haute Alumni Club at the Donor Appreciation Dinner were (L to R): Kymberli Huet Payonk '86, Lynn Morales '01, Polly Hemminghouse Jeffers '77, Mary Jane Barmann Wynne '75, Judy Higgins Price '79, Liz Benstent Tuttle '65, Mary Add Wilson Baker '71 and Barbara Brugnaux '70 .

New Health Services Clinic

An on-site health services clinic in collaboration with Union Health has been added to Rooney Library. Staffed by a nurse practitioner, the facility provides basic health services including flu shots, health assessments and treatments, immunizations and physical exams. The clinic will serve students, faculty, staff, Sisters of Providence and their employees, as well as the communities of West Terre Haute and Saint Mary of the Woods. The Clinic was funded with gifts of $90 thousand from an annonymous foundation and the Union Hospital Foundation.

Faculty, staff, students, Sisters of Providence and community leaders celebrated at the Health Services Clinic Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.

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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College announced the addition of a master’s degree in nursing to its graduate studies offerings. This program's being launched with a $250,000 grant from the Hollie and Anna Oakley Foundation. The Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN/FNP) degree program is designed to prepare registered nurses for a career as a family nurse practitioner. The three-year, part-time program requires 44 credit hours of coursework and 500 clinical hours. Students will attend classes on campus once a week. To apply, visit www.smwc.edu/msn Master's Degree in Nursing Announced

SMWC Athletic Hall of Fame

Three former student-athletes were inducted into the SMWC Athletic Hall of Fame for 2018. The College recognized the athletic accomplishments of Erin Pugh Lucas ’11 - soccer, Stephanie Martoccio Hughes ’02 - basketball and Jamie Christopher Thomas ’02 - softball. Athletic Director Deanna Bradley said the three represent SMWC well and she was pleased to have had the opportunity to either watch or coach these exceptional women in a variety of sports at SMWC. L to R: Lucas, President King, Thomas and Hughes

President Dottie L. King, Ph.D., was awarded the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana’s Leadership Award for Confidence. She was recognized at the annual Girl Scout Lieutenant Governor’s Leadership Luncheon sponsored by Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch. President King was presented a pin with the letters CCC for courage, confidence and character. She gave an acceptance speech to an audience of 900 people in the Indiana Roof Ballroom in Indianapolis on the importance of confidence. Girl Scouts, Lieutenant Governor Honor President King

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2018 Hoosier Horse Fair In April, fifteen equine students, as well as Debra Powell, Ph.D., assistant professor of equine studies and Christine Wilkey, MSW, LCSW, associate professor of human services, spent the weekend at the Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo (HHF) in Indianapolis. Students served as host to some of the nation’s top clinicians, such as Chris Cox, Yvonne Barteau, Kateri Cowley and Jesse Peters. This allowed them to network with top equine industry vendors, clinicians and horse enthusiasts. Working at the HHF has often resulted in internship or employment opportunities for Woods equine students. SMWC sponsored the education hall at HHF and Powell gave several lectures on equine massage and acupressure, while Wilkey delivered presentations on equine assisted activities and therapy.

McKayla Tichenor was host to clinician Jesse R. Peters, a four-star senior licensed Parelli instructor and horse development specialist, during the Hoosier Horse Fair and Expo in Indianapolis.

Track and Field Added to Sports Lineup

Women's and men's outdoor track and field are joining the ranks of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s athletic offerings for the 2019-20 season. Thanks to a partnership with the Vigo County School Corporation, the Pomeroys will use West Vigo High School’s track and field facilities in West Terre Haute. The track and field program will give the Pomeroys’ cross country teams an added advantage. Several student-athletes entered spring track events as unattached participants in order to stay in shape and compete at a high-level. This will allow student-athletes to work as a team during an otherwise quiet period. “The addition of the women’s and men’s track and field teams fulfills another goal in our strategic plan,” said SMWC President Dottie L. King, Ph.D. “Thoughtful addition of athletic teams supports growth and enhances the student experience at The Woods. I am excited and grateful!”

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Out of The Woods In collaboration with the SMWC Alumni Association, the Office of Advancement, Student Life and Career Development Center planned a four part series to target all seniors in both the campus and Woods Online programs. The goal was to arm students with the professional skills they need upon entering the workforce. The four workshops included topics on how to network, how to afford adulting (budgeting/financial planning), how to negotiate a job offer and the fourth event was a reception with the SMWC Board of Trustees to allow for networking and professional connections.

2018 Great Start Boot Camp

The Great Start Boot Camp was made possible by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education Stan Jones Student Success Grant. It was for first and second year students and was held on March 28, 2018. Students were excused from class to attend and were invited to participate in various workshops on topics such as: digital profiles, how to market yourself, how to achieve your career goals, overcoming public speaking anxiety, connecting to opportunities outside of The Woods, what makes a good leader and dining etiquette.

The Coca-Cola bottle’s iconic contour design was created by the Terre Haute-based Root Glass Company in 1915. The Vigo County Historical Society and Museum led a Coca-Cola Bottle Sculpture public art project in which SMWC was a sponsor of a large fiberglass Coca-Cola bottle sculpture. Several students spent their Christmas break assisting alum and artist Jody O’ Neil, SP, ’73 in handpainting a mural on the bottle. They painted acorns and oak trees, as well as some of the images depicting student life on campus. Twenty-seven bottles were painted by various businesses or organizations and displayed at a public reception. SMWC’s bottle is now located on the walkway to the Rooney Library. Artist Jody O’Neil, SP, '73 paints the SMWC-sponsored Coca-Cola bottle sculpture with student Bry’Chell Johnson and alums Jordyn Lloyd '18 and Bria Hill '17 . SMWC Students Participate in Community Art Project

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SMWC is adding club sports to its student life offerings, kicking it off with dance and cycling. An integral part of campus recreation, the club sports program will bridge the gap between intramural sports and intercollegiate athletics. The dance team is a high-energy co-ed team which will deliver plenty of entertainment and school spirit. Dancers will perform at all home basketball games and other special events. The cycling club will offer a variety of opportunities for cyclists with diverse skills and interests throughout the year. These include mountain biking, cyclocross and road biking. appearance including finishing as the National Champion Runner-Up. Within the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA), five teams have qualified for the Division I USCAA National tournament under Bradley’s direction (2001-02, 2009-10, 2012-13, 2014-15, 2017-18). She has produced 35 USCAA All-Academic student-athletes, three USCAA All-American First Team members, five USCAA All-American Second Team members, four USCAA All-American Honorable Mention members and one GTE (General Telephone and Electronics Corporation) Academic All-American. She has also coached two players who were named to the USCAA All-Tournament team. Club Sports Added to Student Life Offerings Bradley, who established the SMWC women’s basketball program in 1994, the school’s first scholarship athletic program, decided that it was time to step down as head coach. She will remain at SMWC and continue her role as athletic director. In her tenure as the Pomeroys head coach, Bradley headed the program to a 1999-2000 National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA) tournament After 24 Years, Bradley Steps Down as Head Basketball Coach

Head Coach Deanna Bradley gives direction to her 2017-2018 basketball team. We congratulate Bradley on her success as head basketball coach and thank her for her service to The Woods' basketball program.

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“I first came to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods when I was eleven. I remember gasping when I saw Le Fer Hall and saying, ‘This is where I want to go to college!" — Ellen Cunningham, SP, '61 the future of Le Fer and the campus as a whole has to look forward to.”

Continued from pg. 3 Le Fer Hall is a living legacy. It has been home to generations of Woods alumni and continues to serve today’s growing student body as the heart of living and learning on campus. A priority in the campus master plan is to retain the historical integrity of the building’s architecture, while providing the modern amenities today’s student expects.

Nathan Stroup, a junior humanities major from Howe, Indiana, shared with guests at the I Love Le Fer Party in February that students are excited about the changes they see happening. “Ever since the news of this project was released to the student body, there has been a ‘special energy’ present on campus,” said Stroup. He added, “This energy is a sense of excitement and enthusiasm for what

Stroup is part of a student committee appointed by President King to provide insight and advice in the planning and renovation process.

Highlights of the I Love Le Fer initiative yet to come with additional campaign gifts include: • Refreshing student rooms —refinishing floors, new windows and doors, painting, updating lighting and new furniture • Updating private and community bathrooms—plumbing, ventilation, fixtures and windows • Renovating community spaces on the resident floors such as the centers and kitchens—creating new interactive spaces for today’s students • Addressing structural integrity and deferred maintenance issues • Updating Formal Parlor—hardwood floors, restore Inglenook fireplace, refinish antique furniture, paint and lighting • Creating landscaped, co-curricular outdoor seating spaces near entrances • Increasing parking availability and improving traffic flow and way-finding signage around Le Fer Hall and throughout campus Left: The Le Fer Ballroom was named and dedicated on February 23, 2018 in honor of Anita Tiberi McMahon '61 and her late husband, William. The College greatly appreciates their years of support to SMWC and Anita’s commitment to the Aspire Higher Campaign, which was the first $1 million gift received. L to R: Anita Tiberi McMahon '61 and son Michael McMahon, College Trustee. Above: The new cross on Le Fer Hall, the new ceiling and lighting in Green or Sullivan Parlor, the new first floor bathroom sinks and the Sacred Heart Chapel.

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The family that cooks together, stays together! Nancy Kuzmich Hillenbrand '66 and husband Gus with their entire family. Susan Turner '14G with her adorable son, Max Theodore. Mary Alice Cullen Wimmer '59 on vacation in South Carolina. Beating the odds! Grandmother, Lynn Moore Delehanty, '74 , mother Nicole, and Lynn's grandson Jack share birthdays on Halloween. The odds of this happening are one in 48,627,125! Winikay "Winkie" Toomey Reese '66 and husband Tom with their grandchildren. Anne Klein Schank '66 and husband Bob with their family. Kathleen "Kathy" Dunne Alexis '66 and husband Ron celebrated their 50th anniversary with a Disney cruise and four days in Disney World with their daughters and granddaughter. L to R: Meghan, Ron, Kathy, Kelly and granddaughter Amelia. Valerie Sperka Bendel '17G on her wedding day after marrying Greg Bendel. Lake Charlevoix in Northern Michigan was the perfect backdrop for a ' 78- ' 79 mini-reunion at Nancy Hunter Miller's '79 home. L to R: Nancy, Ann Hartman Stolte '79 , Anne Walsh Walton ’78 , Kim Alexander '78 , Ellen Murphy '79 , Catherine Nolan Balay '78 and Susan Finley '78 . Fall splendor with Cathy Behm Minor '78 and her family. L to R: Courtney Minor Moore '07 with son Dylan and husband Andy Moore; Kerry Minor and Cathy; Kyle Minor and his wife, Anna, with daughter Olivia and son Cooper. Friends gathered to celebrate Foundation Day 2017 and deceased alum Lorraine Monnin '50 . Lorraine's second cousin, Marianne Sham came and shared about Lorraine’s life including that she had produced and directed a stage performance in Vermont for Norman Rockwell and had received a very lovely letter from him. L to R: Margot Rudge Sullivan '63 , Marianne Sham and husband Paul, Peggy Monga-friend, Sarah Hanifin-daughter of Mary, Loretta Picucci, SP, '63 , Joann Kennelly '69 and Mary Kintz Hanifin '82 . Front: Carol Nolan SP '54 , Judy Sucharitakul, sister of Joann, holding Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. While in Italy celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary, Betsy McDonald Moore '78 (seated, middle) and her husband, Kevin (not shown), had the perfect tour guides in Perugia — Enrico and Angela Sylvester Lipparoni '81! Angela was a freshman when Betsy was a senior. She was classmates with Angela’s sister Mary Grace Sylvester '78. Lisa Simmons Thatcher '17G had her son, Beckett Hawthorne, on December 20. Mary Ann Delehanty Latusek '71 attended the USCAA National Basketball Championship tournament with President Dottie King to cheer PHOTO ALBUM

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Parting Shot

Student Thomas Shaw of Hillard, Ohio, runs through the color thrown by student Landry Bollenbacher of Terre Haute, Ind., during the Color Run hosted on campus by Campus Life on April 30, 2018.

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