Lindenwood Magazine - Spring 2024

3 THE LINDENWOOD SPRING 2024 EDITION GUIDE LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT JOHN R. PORTER, ED.D. NOURISHING OUR ROOTS WELCOME LETTER ADVANCEMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DIVISION THE MIGHTY CANOPY GIVING & ALUMNI COMMUNITY BASKING IN THE LIGHT LINDENWOOD IN THE NEWS SEEDS OF GREATNESS HONORS ACADEMY LINDENWOOD ADVANCEMENT LOOKING FORWARD FUTURE GROWTH WE DO WHAT IS RIGHT COUNTING LEAVES DATA AND STATISTICS LINDEN BRANCHES LINDENWOOD IN THE COMMUNITY LEGACY TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 5 6 10 18 26 27 4 ATHLETICS LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY 16 THE UNDERSTORY CAMPUS LIFE 11 12 2 SPRING 2024 EDITION THE LINDENWOOD LEARN MORE Learn more about this special way to support Lindenwood by contacting Assistant Vice President for Advancement Brian Brunner . (636) 949-4903 bbrunner@lindenwood.edu Heritage SOCIETY Dr. Betty T. Osiek graduated from then Lindenwood College in 1962 with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish. After earning advanced degrees at Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Osiek spent a fruitful career in academia, which included a stint at her alma mater here in Saint Charles. Dr. Osiek had a deep love and appreciation for education, and her work as a professor, literary reviewer, and translator of literature, along with her extensive love of travel, were evidence of a life well-lived. She ultimately was laid to rest in Saint Charles at the age of 92. Jodie Ricketts graduated from Lindenwood 10 years later in 1972. Ricketts also was a lifelong educator, who spent time teaching at her alma mater as an adjunct professor in the Early Childhood Development program. She loved to travel the world and was remembered as a friend and mentor to all. Ricketts lived a long and fulfilling life and passed away at the age of 91. While these two women had many similar life experiences, they also shared something very powerful in common. By including Lindenwood University in their estates, they were members of the Sibley Heritage Society. Their legacy and love of Lindenwood will endure through the many students whose lives will be impacted by their generosity. You, too, can leave a legacy and ensure valuable, life-changing educational opportunities will continue for future generations by including Lindenwood in your estate and joining the Sibley Heritage Society.