Dear Bellarmine Community Members,
In March it was my pleasure to invite everyone in the
Bellarmine campus community to the town meetings we convened to
present and discuss the new Bellarmine University master plan. The plan
suggests where we might build additional new facilities for teaching
and learning - and for working, playing and living - as we realize
Vision 2020 and develop our 135-acre campus beautifully, intelligently
and well, in five phases over 15 years or so.
The town meetings – and other opportunities – allowed
me to collect your suggestions and ideas so we would have the benefit
of your input before revising the plan and presenting it to the Board
of Trustees for approval later in April.
I received dozens of feedback sheets and e-mails in
response, and we have many good new ideas to consider. This has been a
very encouraging process.
Remember that the purpose of the master plan is to have
an overview of what our campus might look like as it grows – to give
us a big-picture view so that changes in the master plan, and all
future decisions about the final locations of actual buildings, and what
will go in them, can be made in the context of the whole campus.
Thanks again for your interest and your help as we
envision building on Bellarmine’s remarkable existing strengths and
realizing a brilliant future.
3,000 Hear Bob Woodward Deliver Wyatt Lecture
The Wyatt Lecture on March 20 was a tremendous success for the
university and for the 3,000 people who filled Knights Hall to hear
Bob Woodward, America’s pre-eminent print journalist for the past 30
years and counting, discuss the Bush administration and its handling
of the Iraq War. The founders and benefactors of this lecture, the
late Wilson W. Wyatt and his wife, Anne, were clear that the series
should help educate Louisville and the region in the field of
politics and public service. And the timing of Bob Woodward’s visit was
especially appropriate because Bellarmine is celebrating the Festival
of the Remnant Trust this semester with an exhibit entitled, "Faith,
Freedom and Governance" – and because we have been developing and will
soon inaugurate a new Institute for Media, Culture and Ethics. Many
thanks to our benefactors, and to everyone here who worked so hard on
this high-profile event. It was a significant, relevant cultural event
for Louisville, and it was produced beautifully, professionally and
well. Photos of the event are available on our web site.
Bellarmine Photo Galleries
In addition to the Wyatt Lecture photo gallery, you'll
find other new photo galleries on our web site, including the High
School All-American Jamfest and the Athletics
Hall of Fame Ceremony. We'll post photos of future events on the Photo Gallery Archive
page.
Construction Update
Work on our state-of-the-art new Owsley B. Frazier
stadium is progressing, and it will be increasingly visible and
attractive from now until its completion in August. The new residence
hall, with huge windows and spectacular views, will also be complete
the first week of August. Work should begin very soon on aligning the
entrances to the campus on both sides of Newburg Road. We hope
eventually to have a traffic signal and pedestrian crosswalk there,
and also to make this a beautiful signature entrance for our campus.
Student Service Trips
Congratulations, well done, and thank you to the
students, faculty and staff who used their spring break to help those
in need. Student groups traveled to Guatemala, Belize, Eastern Kentucky,
and Louisiana to help make a difference in the lives of others. We're
all proud of your efforts. For more information on these trips,
please see these Concord Online and Courier-Journal stories:
Boutell Named to Prestigious Post
Bellarmine’s Director of Financial Aid was recently
elected President of the Southern Association of Student Financial Aid
Administrators (SASFAA) at the association's conference in Nashville.
As part of the three-year term, Heather will serve over the
approximately 1,500 member association during 2008-2009. SASFAA is
compromised of financial aid administrators from Kentucky, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and
Mississippi. Heather's election makes her only the fourth Kentuckian
to hold the position. The SASFAA President sits on the National
Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators board.
Burchard Music Performed in Denver
The Mercury Ensemble, a professional string ensemble,
performed the world premier of Lament for Strings, composed by music
department faculty member Richard Burchard in Denver in February. The
ensemble also performed Burchard’s transcription of O Magnum Mysterium
for strings, originally composed for 5-part choir of mixed voices.
Brosky Honored, Publishes PT Paper
Congratulations to Professor Tony Brosky for being chosen one of 40
Outstanding Alumni of the University of Kentucky College of Health
Sciences. Professor Brosky also is lead author of a paper published in
the Journal of Physical Therapy Education. The paper is entitled
"Physical Therapists, Student and Community Partner Perspectives and
Attitudes Regarding Service-Learning Experiences."
Lee Completes Emory Program
Congratulations to Professor Barbara Lee on the
completion of the wound management, ostomy and continence program at
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. Professor Lee is currently
completing her residency program and will be taking the specialty
certification examination offered by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence
Nurses Society.
Emma Kay Krebs
David and Melissa Krebs welcomed their third child and
second daughter, Emma Kay on Wednesday, February 28. Emma weighed 6
lbs. 15 oz. and was 19 ½ inches long. David is the head athletic
trainer and Melissa is the former women’s basketball assistant and head
field hockey coach.
Promotion and Tenure
Please join me in congratulating our colleagues on
their well-deserved promotion and tenure achievement. Their
accomplishments in teaching, scholarship, and service foster our
student-centered environment and define academic excellence. It is truly
such work that will realize Vision 2020 and establish Bellarmine
University as the "Premier Independent Catholic University in the
South."
- Dr. Dan Bauer, Rubel School of Business – promotion to
Professor
- Professor Caren Cunningham, Bellarmine College of Arts
and Sciences – promotion to Professor
- Dr. Mary Goral, Frazier Thornton School of Education –
tenure and promotion to Associate Professor
- Dr. Mary Huff, Bellarmine College of Arts and Sciences–
tenure and promotion to Associate Professor
- Dr. Adam Renner, Frazier Thornton School of Education –
promotion to Associate Professor
- Dr. Steve Wilt, Bellarmine College of Arts and Sciences
– tenure
New Beeny Baby
Dr. Claudia Beeny and her family are pleased to
announce the arrival of their new baby boy! Jack Alan Beeny was born
March 6, 2007 at 4:36 AM. He weighed 7 lbs. 6 oz. and was 19.5 inches
long.
Mock Trial Success
BU's Mock Trial Team earned a top-10 finish for the
sixth time this year in the recent American Mock Trial National
Tournament in Waukegan, Illinois. Out of the 24 teams in the division,
Bellarmine placed seventh, with a record of 5-2-1. This year alone, in
head-to-head competition, Bellarmine has beaten Cornell, Columbia,
NYU, Furman, Duke, and the University of Arizona. In tournaments in New
York City and Illinois, Bellarmine student Staci Windsor was
recognized as the top attorney in the entire field. She was the only
student attorney in the division to garner a perfect score. Angelica
Sanchez also received a top-ten witness award.
Wagoners Inducted Into Mock Trial Coaches Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Ruth and Jim Wagoner, who were
recently inducted into the American Mock Trial Association Coaches
Hall of Fame. This honor is bestowed upon coaches who have not only
produced excellent competitive results over a long period of time, but
whose programs have upheld the high ethical standards of the American
Mock Trial Association. The Wagoners' accomplishments include 11
Championship top ten finishes (Five National finals, one National
Championship win, 21 consecutive National Championship appearances).
Each has been awarded the Neal Smith Award for exemplary contributions
to law related education.
Wilson Book On Horse Racing Psychology
Congratulations to Dr. Tom Wilson upon the publication
of his new book "The Psychology of Thoroughbred Handicapping" (Two
Peas Press) Wilson's book examines the applied psychology of
thoroughbred handicapping and it is now available for purchase in the
Bookstore. For more information, excerpts, reviews, ordering online,
and educational information about the handicapping game, visit Dr.
Wilson on the web at: http://psyhorse.com.
Faculty and Staff Anniversaries
Congratulations and thanks to the following faculty and
staff on their 10-, 20-, and 25-year anniversaries!
10 Year Honorees
Teresa L. Moore
Eric Roorda
Richard Burchard
John W. Boyd
David K. King
Theresa Broderick
Gary T. Sims
Terry Tindall
Skip Welch
20 Year Honorees
Patricia M. Selvy
Michael Mattei
Thomas W. Fisher
Linda S. Lally
Michael Bankhead
Linda S. Bailey
25 Year Honorees
Patricia A. Ballard
Joanne L. Kleinhenz
Roy A. Stansbury
Robert L. Zimlich
Muzaffar Ali
Porter E. Smith
Metroversity Award Winners
Congratulations to this year's Metroversity Adult
Learner and Faculty Award winners:
- Faculty Award Winner – Dr. Patricia Gillette (Physical Therapy)
- Undergraduate Student – Abigail Cocanougher (Music)
- Graduate Student – Mary Cantrell (Nursing)
They will be recognized on Tuesday, April 24 at
4:30 p.m. at the Louisville Presbyterian Seminary. If you are interested
in attending, please contact Sara Yount.
William David Mahan
Congratulations to David and Cheryl Mahan upon the
arrival of William David Mahan. He weighed 7 lbs 10 oz. Mom, Dad, baby
and big sister Peyton are all doing fine.
Davenport Honored By Kentucky High School Coaches
Congratulations to men’s basketball coach Scott Davenport, who was
inducted into the Kentucky Association of Basketball Coaches Court of
Honor at the Sweet 16 tournament at Rupp Arena in Lexington.
Davenport coached 10 seasons at Ballard High School in Louisville,
leading the team to a state championship in 1988 and runner-up finish
in 1987.
Smith Named One Of NCAA’s Finest
Congratulations to Bellarmine women’s basketball coach David Smith,
who was recently named one of NCAA women's basketball's 25 finest
coaches by the NCAA. Smith has a career winning percentage of 70.9
percent, 499 wins, and has taken four teams to the Sweet Sixteen.