Lindenwood Magazine - Fall 2023

4 5 FALL 2023 EDITION THE LINDENWOOD THE LINDENWOOD FALL 2023 EDITION PRESIDENT ACE Letter from the Dear friends, We had another wonderful fall here at Lindenwood University. With record-setting freshman enrollment and flourishing online programs, our community continues to grow. As we progress past the midpoint of our strategic plan, we remain focused on our goals and celebrate meaningful milestones along the way. This fall marked an important accomplishment— the completion of an in-depth culture study and the announcement of our new core values. Having a clear identity of who we are and what we stand for ensures we deliver on our promise and prepare students to succeed in their careers and lives. If you haven’t been to campus recently, I invite you to visit us here in St. Charles! Incredible things happen daily at Lindenwood, and I look forward to seeing you soon. Ever grateful for your friendship and support, JOHN R. PORTER, ED.D. President, Lindenwood University The Lindenwood is published by the Advancement and Community Engagement Division, with support from the campus community, for friends, employees, and alumni of Lindenwood University. Division Need to update your mailing address or contact information? Email advancement@lindenwood.edu . ORRIE COVERT | Vice President, Advancement And Community Engagement ADVANCEMENT Brian Brunner | Assistant Vice President, Advancement Josh Bell | Director, Advancement Brittany Howard | Director, Leadership Annual Giving Ken Meyer | Director, Advancement Anna Oliver | Manager, Database and Stewardship Jen Wunder ’18 | Director, Athletics Advancement ALUMNI RELATIONS, SPECIAL EVENTS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Dr. Jen Edler ’17, ’20 | Director, Alumni Relations Sarah Kozy | Coordinator, Special Events Dan Lauer | Chief Entrepreneurship Officer Don Rothermich ’04, ’06 | Director, Destination Lindenwood Emily J. Sebourn | Manager, Special Events COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC RELATIONS Julee Mitsler | Assistant Vice President, Communications Tyler Poslosky | Manager, Communications Content Caroline Vogl | Coordinator, Advancement Budget and Research J. SCHEIDEGGER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Maggie Hunter | Assistant Manager, Theater Operations Kyle Gunning | Manager, Center for the Arts Marketing Jason Hood | Production Assistant Jessie Mavros | Coordinator, Campus Box Office Shane Phenicie | Manager, Theater Operations Alexis Wesling | Manager, Campus Box Office MAGAZINE DESIGN Brad Hansen, Creative Director & Katie Morris PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTORS Lyle Schmitz, Don Adams, Jr., Phoebe Pinkner FALL 2023 SEMESTER ADVANCEMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT