Lindenwood Magazine - Fall 2021

4 FALL 2021 EDITION THE LINDENWOOD 5 FALL 2021 EDITION THE LINDENWOOD ORRIE COVERT Vice President, Advancement and Communications BRIAN BRUNNER Assistant Vice President, Advancement JOSH BELL ‘16, ‘19 Director, Development JEFFREY BROWN Director, Development RENATA BULE Advancement Officer CASSIE CHILCUTT ‘16 Database and Stewardship Coordinator PETER COLLINS Director, Development JOSH ELLIOTT Coordinator, Budget and Research RACHAEL HEUERMANN Director, Alumni Relations EMILY J. SEBOURN Manager, Special Events JULEE MITSLER Director, Communications ALEXANDRA BARDON ‘15 Manager, Social Media PHOEBE MUSSMAN Videographer/Photographer MIA TEBBE ‘21 Manager, Communications Content JASON L. WAACK Webmaster TRUMAN WHEELER ‘19 Web Content Administrator PETER COLOMBATTO ‘10, ‘13, ‘19 Director, Marketing AMBER BUSH Graphic Designer BRAD HANSEN Art Director PRESIDENT ADVANCEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS Letter from the Dear friends, This fall marks a significant moment in the history of Lindenwood University, as our teams were committed to returning to our traditional classroom experiences and the community engagement that makes Lindenwood so special. While still offering several hybrid and virtual learning options, the campus felt alive and energized with a renewed sense of pride. Our rich history rests on the hard work of our predecessors, whose dedication to the mission of our university and commitment to advancing Lindenwood paved the way for the university of today. And, as we engage with our strategic plan, Lindenwood is moving forward to become a distinguished university of tomorrow. With show-stopping performances from our music and theatre students, cutting-edge research across countless disciplines, and our Lion Pride Tailgate bringing together our campus and friends, Lindenwood’s living history is in the making. If you have not been to campus in some time, I invite you to visit us. Come see Lindenwood and all of the incredible progress we are making as we continue our forward trajectory filled with historic milestones. Ever grateful for your friendship and support, JOHN R. PORTER, ED.D. President, Lindenwood University Department COUNTING LEAVES Living history is an essential component to establishing expectations for ourselves and others as we move forward. Lindenwood has a rich history of growth and innovation. The more we understand the work and outcomes of yesterday, the more we can understand and embrace our responsibility to create an even more diverse and inclusive living history for those who follow us. In part, “those who forget history are condemned to repeat it.” As we embark upon an era focused on “Adapt to their needs, Build what’s missing, and Engage their hearts,” we are well positioned to create an even more inclusive culture where our students and communities can thrive, and we can meet their evolving needs and expectations. Our recently elevated commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will play an integral role in positioning ourselves to become recognized as a learning institution of choice for all. EMILY PITTS Chief Diversity Officer WELCOME LETTER DATA AND STATISTICS OURROOTS Nourishing WARNER HALL Beverly & John Porter DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION LindenGiving distributed more than 100 thanksgiving meals to neighbors in St. Charles. The College of Education and Human Services placed 60 student-teachers in classrooms for the fall semester. More than 3,000 people attended Lindenwood’s Homecoming football game and tailgate.