Lindenwood Magazine - Fall 2018: Connecting to Alumni and Friends

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE THE NEXT LEVEL OF ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT One of the main pillars of the strategic plan Lindenwood launched this year has to do with how we tell the Lindenwood story, not just to prospective students but to our alumni as well. The goal of every college and university is to maintain a vibrant network of graduates who remain connected and engaged with the institution. This year, we’re moving toward a new model for alumni engagement built around “affinity groups.” This approach is part of a growing trend in higher education. College students form their deepest connections within their programs of study, with their fellow students and faculty alike. So, it makes sense to talk to you, the graduates, from the schools themselves. To that end, our University Relations staff are assigned to specific schools and work directly with and alongside the deans and other administrators from those schools. Mark Bohr works in Roemer Hall and is our officer for the schools of Education, Sciences, and Health Science. Bryan Stone works in McCluer Hall with the schools of Humanities and Arts, Media, and Communications. Matt Adams works in Harmon Hall and is responsible for the Plaster School of Business and Entrepreneurship and the School of Accelerated Degree Programs. We hope that this approach will provide greater opportunity to network with one another and be more involved with Lindenwood in ways that benefit our graduates, our current students, and the institution as a whole. An engaged and active alumni base makes for a stronger Lindenwood. Please take some time to read through this edition of Lindenwood . We have many great stories about your fellow alumni and about what has been going on at Lindenwood. It is hard to believe, but the holiday season is nearly upon us. I wish you all the best this wonderful time of year. Keep in touch and feel free to visit any time. Sincerely, MICHAEL D. SHONROCK, Ph.D. Lindenwood University President EDITORS, WRITERS, AND PHOTOGRAPHERS .............................. Christopher Duggan (’00, ’12) Jennifer Ferguson Charlie Mager Chuck McPherson Lennon Mueller Brian Vorce Don Adams Jr. DEVELOPMENT STAFF .............................. Lisa O’Brien Enger Vice President for University Relations Kate O’Neal (’07, ’08) Assistant Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations Jennifer Ferguson Director of Alumni Relations and Special Events, Belleville Mark Bohr Director of Development Kassandra Linzmeier Associate Development Officer Director of Development, Belleville Bryan Stone (’16) Director of Development Matt Adams (’15, ’16) Director of Development John Creer Consultant LINDENWOOD is published by the Office of University Relations at Lindenwood University. Lindenwood is mailed free of charge to Lindenwood alumni. Story ideas are welcome and should be forwarded to Marketing and Communications, Lindenwood University, 209 South Kingshighway, St. Charles, MO 63301 or via email at cduggan@lindenwood.edu . CHANGE OF ADDRESS notifications should be sent to the Office of University Relations at the address above. The University Relations telephone number is 636.949.4424. LINDENWOOD Real Experience. Real Success. Enhancing lives through quality education and professional preparatory experiences. Approved by Board of Trustees Nov. 10, 2017