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this is knights footBaLLSt.Vincent Health Field ..................................................3

CoaChing staffHead Coach Ted Karras Jr. ............................................4Assistant Coaches ..........................................................4Assistant Coaches ..........................................................5

2010 knights2010 Roster ....................................................................6Season Preview ........................................................... 7-82010 Schedule and Opponents ....................................9

history2009 Season in Review .............................................. 10The First Three Years ................................................... 11

knights athLetiCsAthletics History ..........................................................12Athletics Facilities ....................................................... 13Department of Athletics Staff.................................... 14Sports Medicine ........................................................... 15Sports Information ...................................................... 16Knight Spirit .................................................................. 17

Marian University M-CLUBM-Club Board of Directors and Officers ................... 18About Marian University ............................................. 19

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“this is one of the best facilities that we have been able to play on. It’s not just the field, but the excitement of the gameday experience with all the things Marian University does to make gameday’s fun.” - Senior wide receiver Chris Rutherford

“St.Vincent Health Field is not a small college facility. With everything that goes into a gameday, Marian Univer-sity knows how to make a player feel comfortable at our facility.” - Senior linebacker Ricky Parrish

“St.Vincent Health Field is one of the best fields for foot-ball. It is definitely an experience to come out on the field and play. The crowds that we have had have been great and it makes you want to go out and win.” - Senior quarterback Clay Coomer

“St.Vincent Health Field is a vast difference from where we came from. Playing at Pike was exciting, practicing at the EcoLab was an adventure, but it was all buildup to a great collegiate football facility.” - head coach Ted Karras Jr.

St.Vincent HealtH Field at Marian University

The St.Vincent Health Field Scoreboard

The Brougher Family Scholarship Suites

The Jack R. Snyder Forum

The home of Marian University football, men’s soc-cer, and women’s soccer is St.Vincent Health Field. The crown jewel of the Marian University Athletic Complex, St.Vincent Health Field was completed on July 1, 2009. It has seen two MCC championships and drew more than 3,000 fans for the first football game played on its surface on September 19, 2009

Phase one of the multi-purpose facility was completed in the fall of 2008 in time for soccer season. An eight-lane latex track, utilized by all sports for conditioning and track practice, encloses the artificial surface that is used by the football and soccer programs. It housed the 2008 Mid-Central College Conference champion wom-en’s soccer team, was the home pitch for the men’s soccer team, and served as the practice facility for the

Knights football program.The artificial surface, a synthetic turf manufactured

and installed by ProGrass®, was completed as part of phase one. Along with the turf and track, a state-of-the-art scoreboard with multi-purpose function and wire-less control was also installed during the fall of 2008. The Jack R. Snyder Forum is a great place to congre-gate, and, thanks to our donors, the plaza entrance is decorated with the names of the many who assisted in building this phenomenal complex.

Phase two was completed on August 1, 2009, and consisted of the installation of spectator stands, a state-of-the-art press box and luxury suite, concession stand, and storage area. The visiting stands seat 500 comfort-ably while the home side seats 2,500.

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In his fourth season, Marian University head football coach Ted Karras Jr. has created a program from scratch and guided the team to back-to-back winning seasons in the program’s third year of ex-istence.

Karras, alongside assistant coach Martin Mathis, created a pro-gram with just 48 student-athletes and no practice facility. Now, the program’s evolution is complete. Through three years, Coach Karras has amassed a 14-18 record, including a 1-9 first season, and is 13-9 over the last two years.

During the inaugural season of Marian University football, Karras led the Knights to their first-ever victory after many said the first season would yield no fruits of victory. He also quickly created a football program from scratch by recruiting more than 125 student-athletes for the inaugural season.

The inaugural season yielded the team’s first-ever victory, a MSFA All-Mideast second team selection, an MSFA All-Academic team selection, and four MSFA All-Mideast honorable mentions. The Knights finished 1-9 in their first-ever season, but that victory was monumental for a startup program.

The second season of Knights football was proof that the program had grown as Karras guided the Knights to their first-ever winning season at 7-4. The team won three straight during the season and earned votes in the NAIA Top 25 for the first time. They also defeat-ed No. 25-ranked McKendree, 28-21, on the road for their first-ever road win and their first-ever win over a ranked opponent.

Last season, the Knights finished the year with a 6-5 mark and gave Coach Karras his second winning season in as many years. The Knights defeated the University of St. Francis (Ill.) on a last-second field goal to earn their first-ever season-opening win. They also opened a new stadium, St.Vincent Health Field, with a 34-16 win over Grand View, which finished the season ranked in the top 25. The season culminated with the program’s first-ever AFCA-NAIA All-America selection in the graduated Chris White.

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shane MoatStrength and Conditioning

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No. Name Year Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School 1 Richard Parrish Sr. LB 5-10 185 Avon, Ind./Avon 2 Dana Harrell Jr. WR 5-10 160 Indianapolis, Ind./North Central 3 Dustin Craig R-Jr. DB 6-0 185 Indianapolis, Ind./Ben Davis 4 Joel Bone So. QB 6-1 190 Decatur, Ind./Bellmont 4 Brock Caraboa Sr. LB 6-2 220 Plainfield, Ind./ Plainfield 5 Quentin Avery Fr. K/ATH 6-1 180 Winter Springs, Fla./Winter Springs 5 Eric Sheppard Jr. DB 5-10 160 Coral Springs, Fla./Coral Glades 6 Isaac Jean Jr. LB 5-10 205 Delray Beach, Fla./Atlantic 7 Kyle Brockett Fr. QB 6-2 195 Indianapolis, Ind./Lutheran 7 Nathan Toon R-Fr. DB 5-11 175 Indianapolis, Ind./Franklin Central 8 Chris Rutherford Sr. WR 6-3 215 Pittsboro, Ind./Tri-West 9 Clay Coomer Sr. QB 6-2 190 Springboro, Ohio/Springboro 10 David Cross Sr. WR 6-2 185 Indianapolis, Ind./Ben Davis 11 Kyle Jones R-Fr. RB 5-11 185 Greenwood, Ind./Center Grove 12 Jeff McClure R-Jr. WR 6-3 215 Brownsburg, Ind./Brownsburg 13 Kyle Henson Sr. DB 6-2 185 Brookston, Ind./Frontier 14 Caleb Small R-So. QB 5-11 180 Arcadia, Ind./Hamilton Heights 15 Taylor Maxey R-Fr. DB 6-0 170 Tipton, Ind./Tipton 16 Kyle Fox R-So. K/P 6-0 165 Danville, Ind./Danville 17 Taylor Howenstine R-Fr. QB/DB 5-10 170 Fort Wayne, Ind./North Side 18 Cory Gamber So. RB 5-11 244 Blue Ash, Ohio/Sycamore 18 Matt Leighty R-So. DB 6-1 160 Michigantown, Ind./Clinton Central 19 JaQuan Patilla Sr. WR 6-0 185 Fairfield, Ohio/Fairfield 20 Dan Brunke Jr. LB/DL 6-2 225 Elmhurst, Ill./York 20 Adam Wiese Jr. QB 6-0 185 Indianapolis, Ind./Lambuth University 21 Kurtis Drake So. RB 5-10 185 Brownsburg, Ind./Brownsburg 21 Tyler Stinn Fr. DB 6-1 165 Noblesville, Ind./Noblesville 22 John Pfifer Sr. WR 5-10 170 Greenwood, Ind./Greenwood 23 Joey Hecklinski R-Fr. QB 6-0 170 South Bend, Ind./St. Joseph’s 23 Ethan Hedeen So. DB 5-8 175 Greenwood, Ind./Center Grove 23 Oluwatosin Ikudabo Sr. WR 6-0 180 Fort Wayne, Ind./Univ. of Indianapolis 23 Michael Phelps Fr. LB 5-11 175 New Palestine, Ind./New Palestine 24 Robert Palmer R-Fr. WR 6-0 175 Indianapolis, Ind./Decatur Central 25 Clifford Brown R-So. RB 5-7 155 Holly Springs, Miss./Delta State University 26 Russell Chick So. RB 5-9 185 Crown Point, Ind./Crown Point 27 Jovan McCray Sr. RB 6-2 220 Richmond, Va./Indiana State University 27 Luke Scifres Fr. WR 5-11 180 Indianapolis, Ind./Roncalli 29 Nick Bradford Jr. RB 6-3 215 Mooresville, Ind./Mooresville 30 Joe Grogan Fr. TE 6-3 220 Hammond, Ind./Bishop Noll 30 Tyler Thompson R-So. DB 6-3 175 Indianapolis, Ind./Roncalli 31 Joey Neberieza Sr. RB 6-0 190 Indianapolis, Ind./North Central 32 Brandon Sherman Jr. RB 6-3 200 Richton Park, Ill./Marian Catholic 33 David Brant Fr. FB 5-9 235 Munster, Ind./Andrean 33 Cody Eurez So. RB 5-8 180 Delaware, Ohio/Buckeye Valley 34 Angel Carranza Fr. DE 6-0 230 Hammond, Ind./Morton 35 Andre Jackson So. DB 5-8 170 Elkart, Ind./Elkhart Central 35 Thomas Wood So. TE 6-2 240 Brownsburg, Ind./Brownsburg 36 John Hasty R-So. WR 5-11 175 Indianapolis, Ind./Roncalli 37 Martin Waddick So. K/P 5-7 150 Indianapolis, Ind./Scecina Memorial 38 Jacob VanDeman Jr. DL 5-11 220 Whiteland, Ind./Whiteland 39 Angelo Pappas Fr. RB 5-8 150 Indianapolis, Ind./Bishop Chatard 39 Stephen Rogers So. DB 5-10 190 Lake Mary, Fla./Lake Mary 40 Marcus Watts Jr. LB 5-9 191 Indianapolis, Ind./Warren Central 41 John Keevers R-So. DB 6-1 185 Indianapolis, Ind./Roncalli 42 Obed Jean Fr. LB 5-10 200 Delray Beach, Fla./Atlantic 43 Zach Sparks R-Fr. K 6-2 200 Indianapolis, Ind./Warren Central

No. Name Year Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School 44 Kevin Maloney Jr. TE 6-4 236 Homer Glen, Ill./Providence Catholic 45 Dylan Green Fr. FB/LB 5-8 215 Kokomo, Ind./Kokomo 46 Carlos DeLuna Fr. LB 5-10 220 Indianapolis, Ind./Cardinal Ritter 46 Brad Naffziger So. LB 6-0 206 Indianapolis, Ind./Lutheran 47 Reece Green Jr. LB 5-11 230 Greenfield, Ind./Greenfield 48 Trent Busse So. RB 5-7 180 Decatur, Ind./Bellmont 49 Deven Hottell R-So. LB 5-9 173 Bedford, Ind./Bedford North Lawrence 50 Grant Melcher R-Fr. DB 6-1 180 Decatur, Ind./Bellmont 51 Justin McDonald Fr. LB 6-3 240 Noblesville, Ind./Hamilton Southeastern 52 Billy Baker R-Fr. OL 6-2 225 Decatur, Ind./Bellmont 53 August Hibner Fr. LB 5-10 180 Indianapolis, Ind./Roncalli 54 Tyler Kiel Fr. OL 6-0 270 Fishers, Ind./Fishers 55 Robb Hornett Sr. DL 6-1 210 Brownsburg, Ind./Brownsburg 57 Brad Knipfel R-So. DL 6-3 260 Crystal Lake, Ill./Prairie Ridge 58 Luke Burkhart Fr. OL/DL 6-0 255 Greenwood, Ind./Roncalli 59 Stephen Speer So. DL 6-2 250 Greensburg, Ind./North Decatur 60 Steve Seculoff So. DL 6-2 260 Fort Wayne, Ind./Bishop Dwenger 61 Eric Schwartz R-Jr. OL 6-1 275 Elwood, Ind./Elwood 62 Colin Ferguson So. OL 6-4 285 Indianapolis, Ind./Lawrence Central 63 Kevin White R-Jr. OL 6-3 285 Indianapolis, Ind./Bishop Chatard 64 Sean Egenolf Fr. OL 6-4 255 Greenwood, Ind./Center Grove 65 Evan Acton Jr. OL 6-5 250 Lebanon, Ind./Lebanon 66 Dimitrios Alafogianis So. DL 6-4 270 New Castle, Ind./New Castle 68 Anthony Christian So. DB 6-0 180 Speedway, Ind./Indiana Deaf 69 Zack VanDeman Fr. OL 6-3 255 Whiteland, Ind./Whiteland 70 Mark Williamson So. OL 6-5 270 Anderson, Ind./Anderson 71 Zachariah Graves Fr. OL 6-2 250 Indianapolis, Ind./Warren Central 73 Travis Ybarra So. OL 5-10 270 Indianapolis, Ind./Ben Davis 75 Kyle Koning So. OL 6-4 285 Fort Wayne, Ind./Carroll 76 Kurstan Coleman R-Jr. OL 5-11 275 Matteson, Ill./Rich South 77 Suavve Barker Jr. DL 5-11 264 Cleveland, Ohio/Shaker Heights 78 Coy Beilby Sr. OL 6-7 286 Kalamazoo, Mich./Gull Lake 79 Robert Alderman R-So. DL 6-4 250 Fort Wayne, Ind./Concordia 80 Courtney Dodd R-Fr. WR 5-10 180 Indianapolis, Ind./Decatur Central 80 Anthony Freeman Fr. WR 6-1 185 Indianapolis, Ind./Warren Central 81 Michael Murphy Fr. WR 5-7 165 Lafayette, Ind./Central Catholic81 Austin Thomen Sr. DL 6-2 255 Plainfield, Ind./Plainfield82 Jake Kiger Sr. QB 5-11 190 Rensselaer, Ind./Rensselaer Central 83 Emile Conde Fr. WR 6-2 170 Indianapolis, Ind./Ben Davis 83 Justin Hall Jr. WR 6-1 180 Terre Haute, Ind./North84 Jared Duncan Jr. DB 5-11 165 Whiteland, Ind./Whiteland 85 Jake Wright So. WR 5-7 148 Lizton, Ind./Tri-West 86 Derek Gross Fr. DE 6-0 205 Columbus, Ind./East 86 Julian Williams Jr. WR 6-1 175 Richton Park, Ill./Marian Catholic 87 Eric Duncan R-Jr. WR 6-4 195 Indianapolis, Ind./Roncalli 88 Nathan Jones So. LB/TE 6-4 234 Ferdinand, Ind./Forest Park 89 Joe Snow R-So. WR 6-1 185 Indianapolis, Ind./Broad Ripple 90 Derelle Hankins Jr. DL 6-4 285 Cleveland, Ohio/Terre Haute South 91 Andrew Kiel Fr. DE 5-10 220 Columbus, Ind./East 92 Andre Ferguson Sr. DL 5-11 230 Miami, Fla./Killian 93 Garrett Pritt So. LB 6-3 210 Shelbyville, Ind./Triton Central 94 Kevin Koselke Jr. OL 6-4 245 Hobart, Ind./Hobart 95 Dontae Crook Sr. DE 6-3 221 Indianapolis, Ind./Arsenal Tech 96 Nate McIntosh R-Jr. DL 5-11 290 Lafayette, Ind./Jefferson 97 Brad Westcott So. LB 6-3 210 Greenfield, Ind./Mt. Vernon 98 Seth Vondersaar R-Fr. DL 6-1 235 Bainbridge, Ind./North Putnam

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Coming off the second winning season in the first three years of competition, the Marian University football team is hungry and looking to compete for the Mid-States Foot-ball Association Mideast League championship.The Knights finished 6-5 in 2009 and are 13-9 over the

last two seasons, but are not satisfied. Head coach Ted Karras Jr., expects a strong season from a lineup that is experienced and can lead the younger players.Marian University spent its first two seasons with a

mixture of run and pass plays, and coach Karras sees 2010 as being no different. “

QUARTeRbACKSFifth-year senior Clay Coomer will have the starting nod af-

ter a strong spring season and a strong fall camp. Coomer, who has started 19 games at quarterback in three years, will be looked to by the coaches to lead the Knights. Coom-er is an experienced quarterback who is multi-dimensional and proves to be a threat in and out of the pocket. “The loss of Matt Rogers to graduation really did not leave a void,” said Karras. “While he had a strong ability to run and shed defenders, Clay (Coomer) has that same abil-ity. He has told me not to hestitate in letting him run and scramble. He has a great grasp of what we are trying to do offensively and know he can run the game from the huddle.”“This is Clay’s team,” Karras

added. “We are looking forward to what he, as a fifth-year senior with experience, can do for this program this season.”Behind Coomer are redshirt sopho-

more Caleb Small, redshirt sophomore Joey Hecklinski, junior transfer Adam Wiese and freshman Kyle Brockett.

OFFeNSIVe LINeProtection for the quarterback has improved signifi-

cantly since the inception of the program in 2007. The MU offensive line allowed just 14 sacks in 2009 after allowing 20 in 2008 and 35 in 2007. Giving a passer like Coomer time is key in an offense that mixes run and pass as well as the Knights. Coach Karras has wel-comed back a veteran offensive line led by senior Coy Beilby and junior Evan Acton. Beil-by has earned MSFA All-Mideast honors in two of his three sea-sons and the 6-7, 310-pound tackle is going to be looked to for leadership this season. “We finally have a core of veterans who we can look to for leadership,” said Karras. “The offensive line is much improved and I look forward to seeing what they can do this season.”Freshman Tyler Kiel had a

breakout training camp and ju-nior Brad Knipfel will also be ex-pected to contribute this season.

RUNNING bACKSCoach Karras sees the offensive backfield as a commit-

tee system in 2010. With senior Joey Neberieza, junior Brandon Sherman and junior Nick Bradford anchoring the backfield, Karras sees good things from the running backs. “You know we might have to go by committee in the backfield,” said Karras. “We have several guys who had great training camps and we will just have to see how it all plays out this season.”Freshman Kyle Jones has moved onto the coaches’ ra-

dar after a strong camp, while sophomore transfer Clifford Brown will provide a speedy option out of the backfield. Sophomore Brad Naffziger has made the transition to the fullback position and will be looked to for a significant con-tribution when the Knights look to pound the ball inside.

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WIDe ReCeIVeRSOne of the main positional strengths of the Knights’

offense is on the ends in the wide receiver position. Se-niors JaQuan Patilla and Chris Rutherford had big sea-sons in 2009, but Coach Karras is expecting them to re-ally break through in their final season of competition. Rutherford caught 26 passes for a school-record 494 yards last season and had seven touchdown receptions. He will be a big option for Coomer in the passing game.Patilla has been with the Knights since day one, and will

be a multi-threat option in his final season. Patilla was the record holder in single season receiving yards, but will be looked to for more than just receptions this sea-son. “I expect a lot from our receivers,” said Karras. “They are going to have a breakthrough season and I know we can shock some people with our depth at the position.”Redshirt junior Eric Duncan, redshirt sophomore John

Hasty and seniors Jeff McClure and John Pfifer will be looked to for added depth at the wide receiver position.

TIGHT eNDSThe Knights return a pair of tight ends that have been

significant contributors during their short careers. Junior Kevin Koselke and sophomore Nathan Jones are versa-tile tight ends that can block well and have soft hands. Jones can also run the ball for the Knights. Coach Kar-ras is expecting the tight ends to contribute heavily in the trenches this season.

OVeRALL OFFeNSeOverall, the Marian University offense has improved

steadily in each of the first three seasons of MU Knights football. The program has seen several All-MSFA Mid-east League honorees as well as a few MSFA Mideast League Players of the Week on the offensive side of the ball.With a true mix of run and pass, the Knights should

be a force to be reckoned with in the MSFA Mideast League in 2010.

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2010 SeaSon pReView tHe deFenSeThe Marian University defense notched a school-record

24 sacks last season, and defensive coordinator Martin Mathis is expecting the Knights to be a strong defen-sive unit in 2010. Led by MSFA sack leader Chris White, who was named the program’s first NAIA All-American, the unit posted its best season in school history. White graduated in the spring and moved on to professional ball, but the Knights are looking to build on his accom-plishments last season. Coach Mathis sees this as an opportunity for younger players who might be able to step in and make things happen on the end.The defense is led by a senior class of XX players,

and a crop of newcomers with a good combination of strength, speed and technical ability.

DeFeNSIVe LINeLeading the defensive line this season will be senior

defensive end Dontae’ Crook. Crook is a two-time All-MSFA pick and is looking to lead the defense in 2010. “I expect a lot out of Dontae’,” said Mathis. “He should be a strong leader on the field and we know is a talented player. As a senior, he will be expected to provide that leadership and strong play this year.”Also on the defensive line is junior Suavve Barker, ju-

nior Derrelle Hankins, senior Andre Ferguson and junior transfer Billy Baker. Coach Mathis expects a lot from the middle of the line to get penetration and stop the run. Hankins and Barker have gap-filling size, while Bak-er will be expected to stop the run and provide another option in the pass rush. Ferguson is a solid pass rusher who will be expected to get to the quarterback as well as stop the run. Junior Marcus Watts is a speed rusher on the outside and will be expected to rush the quarter-back in long passing situations.The defensive line had its most productive season in

school history in 2009, but, with the talent in the middle and off the edges, the coaching staff is expecting the line to continue that growth in 2010.

LINebACKeRSOne of the strengths of the Marian University defense

in 2010 is the corps of linebackers. Led by senior Brock Caraboa, a two-time All-MSFA pick, the Knights’ line-backers are strong and quick. They will be expected to play a vital role in stopping the run as well as blitzing the quarterback. “We have a solid group of lineback-ers,” said Mathis. “They have a great mix of strength and speed and I believe they can stop the run as well as defend the pass well.”Caraboa is the team leader after notching a team-high

96 tackles last season. He did a little of everything last season, and he has been multi-faceted throughout his career. Big things are expected from Caraboa during his senior season.Junior Isaac Jean and sophomore Garrett Pritt played

well last season and will be looked to for a strong con-tribution in 2010. Jean is joined by his brother, fresh-man Obed Jean, in the linebacker position. Sophomore Reece Green is a big-hitting linebacker with the ability to step into passing lanes and be a game-changer with his ability to hit a ballcarrier.Senior Ricky Parrish is another linebacker that brings

versatility to the position. While mainly used on special teams, Parrish is a player who will get after a running back quickly.

Junior Dan Brunke is a transfer to Marian University who brings quickness and power to the position. Not only does he have a knack for finding the ball, but Brun-ke can lay down a huge hit when necessary. He is an-other multi-faceted player who will help in the Knights’ defense.Depth is not a concern at linebacker, but coach Mathis,

a linebacker during his collegiate days, knows there is plenty of work ahead for the Knights. “We definitely have some work to do,” he said, “but I believe that this team is one of the strongest and hardest-working that we have had yet. We will see when we have to take on the top teams in our league during the season.”

CORNeRbACKReturning for the Knights on the edges are junior Eric

Sheppard and redshirt sophomore Nathan Toon. Toon had a tremendous campaign in 2009 after he finished sixth on the team in tackles and led MU in interceptions with a school record-tying four. Sheppard is a strong cover corner who has the ability to stay with a receiver and break up passes.Redshirt freshman Taylor Maxey and redshirt sopho-

more Tyler Thompson both have size and speed. They are both strong cover corners with the ability to do well against a solid passing game.Senior Kyle Henson and junior Jared Duncan both have

the ability to compete for a spot during the 2010 season.“Over the first few years we struggled a little on the

edges,” said Mathis. “However, I believe that this partic-ular unit has improved vastly over the past two seasons. Our pass defense has improved and I think we are just going to get better this season.”

safetyThe MU defense utilizes both a strong safety and a free

safety. Last season, sophomore Stephen Rogers had a standout year, but with the return of redshirt junior Dustin Craig, the defensive backfield gets that much stronger. Craig was a 2008 All-MSFA Mideast selection who held

the school record for interceptions until Toon tied it last

season. He is not only a strong safety with the ability to read the quarterback, but he has a knack for stopping the run. His experience and talent should trickle down to the younger players in the deep backfield.Sophomore John Keevers is a

strong safety with his ability to stop the run and read the pass. Keevers was fourth in tackles last season and added two interceptions. Coach Mathis is excited about the progress Keevers has made and looks for big things from him this season.Freshman Tyler Stinn is another

safety with a knack for big hits and stopping the run.The defensive backfield is a

strength of the Knights and coach Mathis is looking for the pass de-fense to have a breakout season in 2010.

OVeRALL DeFeNSeWhile the loss of White to graduation hurt the Knights

in the pass rush, coach Mathis believes that they are go-ing to remain strong in defending the pass. With a solid group of defensive linemen and a very deep lineback-ing corps, the MU defense is a force. The secondary just adds to the ability of the defense and will provide turn-overs with their ability to wrap up runners and step into passing lanes.“Overall, I would say we are a better defensive unit due

to our veteran experience and team chemistry,” said Mathis. “For the first time, this unit has really decided to come together and compete. Similar to the offense, the veteran players can lead the younger guys on the field and we can work on technical skills with the younger players. I am truly excited about this season and believe we are going to be a force in the MSFA.”

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08.28.10 UNIVERSITY OF ST. FRANCIS (IL) ST.VINCENT HEALTH FIELD 6 P.M.09.11.10 MCKENDREE (IL) ST.VINCENT HEALTH FIELD 1 P.M.09.18.10 at Grand View (IA) Williams Stadium 2 p.m.09.25.10 UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS (IN) ST.VINCENT HEALTH FIELD 1 P.M.10.02.10 TRINITY INTERNATIONAL (IL) ST.VINCENT HEALTH FIELD 1 P.M.10.09.10 at Saint Xavier (IL) Deaton Field 7 p.m.10.16.10 OLIVET NAZARENE (IL) ST.VINCENT HEALTH FIELD 1 P.M.10.23.10 at Notre Dame College (OH) Korb Field 1 p.m.10.30.10 at Taylor (IN) Wheeler Stadium 1 p.m.11.06.10 at Malone (OH) Fawcett Stadium 3 p.m.11.13.10 WALSH (OH) ST.VINCENT HEALTH FIELD 1 P.M.

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Trinity International (IL)10.02.10

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at Notre Dame (OH)10.23.10Korb Field

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2010 ScHedUle“Financial aid was a determining factor in where I could attend college. My scholarships and grants from Marian University gave me the opportunity to attend the college that was in my best interest, where I could receive a quality education and experience in the clinical realm. Marian University has given me the necessary skills and confidence to practice as a registered nurse. I could not ask for more.”

Kimberly Jacobi graduated in the spring of 2009 with a BSN degree. While at Marian University, she was a 21st Century Scholar, a mentor for the 21st Century Scholars program, a peer tutor, and a member of the Sigma Theta Tau nursing honor society. After graduation in 2009, she began a career as a registered nurse on the medical floor of St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Centralia, Illinois.

MARIAN UNIVERSITYI n d i a n a p o l i s

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For more information, contact the Office of Admission at 317.955.6300, 800.772.7264, or admissions@marian.edu.

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Date opponent resULt08.27.09 at University of St. Francis (IL) W, 27-2409.12.09 at McKendree (IL) L, 17-2109.19.09 GRAND VIEW (IA) W, 34-1609.26.09 at University of Saint Francis (IN) L, 7-2810.03.09 at Trinity International (IL) W, 31-710.10.09 SAINT XAVIER (IL) L, 7-4210.17.09 at Olivet Nazarene (IL) W, 34-010.24.09 at Albion (MI) W, 28-1010.31.09 TAYLOR (IN) L, 35-3611.07.09 MALONE (OH) W, 28-2411.14.09 at Walsh (OH) L, 7-41

2009 SeaSon in ReViewTrue freshman Martin Waddick sends the Knights to a 27-24 win with a 50-yard field goal to give MU its first

season-opening victory in the program’s history.

Senior Matt Rogers rushed for 95 yards, scored a touchdown, and

threw for another in a 34-16 win over Grand View in the first-ever

game at St.Vincent Health Field on September 19, 2009.

Sophomore Isaac Jean earned MU Player of the Game honors in one of the highest-rated Colleg-

eFanz Network Games of the Week.

Junior JaQuan Patilla led the Knights with five catches for 76 yards and a touchdown in a 31-7 victory over Trinity International

on October 3, 2009.

Senior Chris White tallied three sacks, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in leading the Knights’ defense to a 34-0 shutout, the program’s first-ever, over Olivet Nazarene on October 17, 2009.

Sophomore Nick Bradford rushed the ball 10 times for 85 yards as

the Knights knocked off Albion College 28-10

on the road on October 24, 2009

Junior Chris Rutherford tallied six catches for 150 yards receiving and had two scores as the Knights closed the inaugural season at St.Vincent

Health Field with a 28-24 win over Malone on November 7, 2009.

2009 results

2009 stats

2009 Standings

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KnigHtS FootBall tHe FiRSt tHRee YeaRS

The Inaugural Season – 2007 The Second Season – 2008 Year Three – 2009

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KnigHtS atHleticS a tRadition oF excellence

The Marian University department of athletics is comprised of 22 varsity sports with 16 competing within the National As-sociation for Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Fourteen sports are affiliated with the Mid-Central College Conference (MCC), while football is a member of the Mid-States Football Asso-ciation Mideast League and the women’s golf team is a a member of the Unaffiliated Conference (UAC) within the NAIA.

The Marian University cycling team is a 13-time collegiate national championship-winning program with 12 titles com-ing on the track and one, in 2010, coming on the road. The Marian University bowling team is a member of the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) and will begin competition in October of 2010. Marian University also has a cheerleading team and a dance team.

Last season, the Knights finished second in the MCC Com-missioner’s Cup for the first time in school history and the football team finished its third season of competition with an-

other winning record (6-5).The department of athletics was born in 1954 and became a

member of the MCC in 1988. Since that time, the Knights have won 37 conference championships, have had 25 student-ath-letes honored as NAIA All-Americans, and have had 162 stu-dent-athletes named a Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athlete.

The Knights have had more than 200 student-athletes hon-ored as All-MCC first team selections, while the football team, in its three years, has had 29 of its players named MSFA All-Mideast League. The Knights have also had numerous student-athletes honored as MCC Players of the Year or NAIA Region VIII Players of the Year.

Marian University athletics has a tradition of excellence and we are looking to maintain our success.

Marian University is On the Move and Making History.

MCC Golfer of the YearTrey Pfund

MCC Pitcher of the YearSandy Corum

MCC Runner of the YearKyle Murray

MCC Player of the YearLauren Gerbick 2009 MCC Men’s Cross Country Champions 2009-10 MCC Men’s Golf Champions 2009-10 UAC Women’s Golf Champions

2010 MCC Softball Champions2009 MCC Women’s Soccer Champions

2009-10 UAC Player of the Year

2009-10 NAIA All-America First Team

Angela Gauck

2009 AFCA NAIA All-AmericanChris White

2009 Collegiate Track National Champions2010 Collegiate Road National Champions

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KnigHtS atHleticS tHe FacilitieS

Home to the eight-time Mid-Central College Conference champion baseball program, the varsity baseball field was built in 1980. The field, formerly Kaufman Field, is a natural grass surface featuring an all-dirt infield and base paths. The fully functional press box features public address functions, a small two-tier suite for entertaining, and a full locker room for the team. A state-of-the-art scoreboard with wireless function was added in 2008. The field also features lights for evening games and wooden bleachers for a tra-ditional ballpark experience.

Home to the women’s softball program, the varsity softball field was com-pleted in the spring of 2009. The infield is a full-dirt diamond and has a natu-ral grass outfield. It contains a pair of fully enclosed dugouts, a full-size bat-ting cage down the right field line, and bullpens adjacent to each dugout. It also features a state-of-the-art scoreboard with wireless control and a fully functional press box with public address capabilities. The press box rests on a strorage area that will allow storage of equipment for the adjacent tennis center and the softball field.

The home for Marian University men’s and women’s tennis was reconstruct-ed and completed in 2008. The facility features eight outdoor courts with blue and green surfacing. The surfacing is water repellent and provides a stable court for tennis players. The original courts were reconstructed and have created a venue that allows for open viewing of tennis matches and is set against a backdrop of trees. State-of-the-art video operations have given the tennis programs the tools to continue improving to bring MU tennis to the top of the MCC.

The home to Knights men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and volleyball was built in 1982 and features a state-of-the-art expansion that was com-pleted in 2007. The Physical Education Center features the athletics adminis-tration offices and has a full gymnasium with retractable bleachers on both sides for optimal viewing and a 24-foot scoring table with electronic signage. The new foyer features banners highlighting the affiliations of Marian Univer-sity and its Franciscan tradition.

The John and Mary Beth Adams Fitness Center is the workout facility for stu-dent-athletes and the Marian University community. The lower level fitness center is a weight training area for student-athletes and the community that focuses on free-weight training. The upper level fitness center is also utilized by student-athletes and the community and focuses on the cardiovascular training provided by treadmills, step machines, and stationary bicycles. Su-pervisors are on hand during the school year to assist anyone during normal hours.

The Marian University football locker room provides a welcome atmosphere for student-athletes participating in football at Marian University. With more than 100 wooden lockers with space for all equipment, the MU football locker room provides ample space for the football team as well as space for meet-ings and film review. Each locker is assigned its own chair and the student-athlete is to maintain his assigned locker throughout the season. Built in 2007, the football locker room was one of the first signs of growth at Marian University and, with the continued growth of the program, the Knights have a great place to call home.

Marian University Baseball Field

Marian University Softball Field

Marian University Tennis Courts

Physical Education Center

Adams Fitness Center

Football Locker Room

The Paul J. Norman Cycling Center is a state-of-the-art cycling training center and is home to the 11-time track cycling national championship-winning Knights cycling program. The center is home to spin classes, training for the cycling program, and cycling services for the Marian University community. The center has Comp-U-Trainers for individual training, spin bikes for community use, and a Velotron for analysis. The recent addition of PowerBooster classes and indoor time trials has increased exposure for the cycling program and the facility.Paul J. Norman Cycling Center

Western Bowl will serve as the official practice facility of Marian University men’s and women’s bowling beginning in the fall of 2010. Western Bowl is a subsidiary of Royal Pin Leisure Centers and is located at 6441 West Wash-ington Street, just 10 minutes from the Marian University campus. Western-Bowl is a fully functional non-smoking bowling alley offering 36 Brunswick Pro synthetic lanes and automated scoring for a great bowling experience. Western Bowl will also serve as the host site for the first-ever NAIA Invita-tional in 2011.Western Bowl

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Under the steady guidance and watchful eye of Joe Haklin, the Mar-ian University department of athletics has seen consistent growth and enhancement. Haklin, who is entering his sixth year as director of athletics, has overseen an unprecedented era of growth and im-provement in terms of facilities and student-athlete enrollment while also establishing the department as a rich, value-based experience for its student-athletes. As the school’s first full-time director of athletics, Haklin developed a mission statement for the department of athletics and has implemented procedures that allow the department to func-tion smoothly and achieve much success.

Haklin oversees a program that is committed to excellence in all fac-ets of intercollegiate athletics: the classroom, the field of play, and in the game of life. He has been responsible for the establishment of football and men’s and women’s bowling programs at Marian Univer-sity. He was also the primary facilitator for the expansion of the Physi-cal Education Center as well as the building of St.Vincent Health Field and the renovation of the Marian University Tennis Courts.

The unprecedented expansion of athletics at Marian University has seen the growth in the student-athlete population to nearly 450 stu-dent-athletes competing across the 21 varsity sports sponsored by Marian University. During his tenure, the top-class cycling team has won six national championships, including the first in the prestigious collegiate road division as well as five on the track. The Knights have improved their overall finish each year during his five years, and the department of athletics finished second in the Mid-Central College Conference Commissioner’s Cup standings in 2009-10, the highest in school history, while the football program has had a pair of winning seasons in three seasons of competition.

Marian University has won nine conference championships, had five NAIA All-Americans, numerous Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athletes and All-Conference selections, and 30 NAIA Scholar Teams during Haklin’s tenure. Success has not been an issue during Haklin’s time at Marian University, but the Knights are looking for much more. With the past as evidence, the leadership of Joe Haklin will provide a stable foundation for Marian University athletics well into the future.

KnigHtS atHleticS tHe adMiniStRation

Lindsey OlsenGraduate Assistant

Cassie MackellAdministrative Assistant

Geoffre N. Sherman, Ph.D.Assistant Director of Athletics

Jeff McClureFaculty-Athletic Representative

Joseph R. HaklinDirector of Athletics staff Bios

Staff Directory

Marian.edu

Athletics History

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Marian University athletics and St.Vincent Sports Performance are part-ners in responsibility for the health care of the more than 350 student-athletes in 22 intercollegiate sports at our great Catholic institution of higher learning. The athletic training program focuses on the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for all inter-collegiate student-athletes.

The Marian University Athletic Training Facility offers a variety of services to treat injuries and maintain the overall well-being of Marian University student-athletes. The Training Facility features office space for two full-time athletic trainers as well as enough space for a variety of equipment.

the athletic training Facility features

a Vectra genisys Machinea game Ready

two 110-gallon whirlpool tankstwo hydrocollators

two treatment tablestwo permanent taping stations and two portable taping tables

a private physician’s examination roomtwo Schwinn aerodyne stationary bicycles

two automated external defibrillatorsa 1,200-pound capacity ice machine

The Marian University athletic training staff is available for all home games to assist with pre-game taping and athletic training needs. Please contact the training room at 317.955.6122.

SpoRtS Medicine St.Vincent SpoRtS peRFoRMance

Dr. John LockeAthletic Trainer

Chad GabbardHead Athletic Trainer

Jennifer VallelyAthletic Trainer

about svspstaff Bios

Athletic Training Home

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SpoRtS inFoRMationfoLLoW the knights on soCiaL MeDia netWorks

Knights Athletics Available on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter

the hoMe of the MarianUniversity knights

WWW.MUknights.CoM

The Marian University department of athletics and Hoosier Broad-casting Corporation have partnered in the development of the Marian University Football Radio Network. Knights football will be broadcast LIVE on seven radio stations throughout Central Indiana.

Catholic Radio Indianapolis 89.1 FM (WSPM) will, for the second season, serve as the flagship station in 2010 and Hoosier Broad-casting’s subsidiaries will also broadcast football games in Leba-non, Morristown, Muncie, New Castle, Anderson, and Connersville.

Dr. David Pierce will serve as the voice of the Knights for the third straight season as the play-by-play commentator, while former Indianapolis Colt and University of Notre Dame standout Jeff Burris will serve as the color analyst for the third season.

All games will also be simulcast online through our streaming partner, Stretch Internet.

Dr. David Pierceplay-by-play

Jeff BurrisColor Commentary

Knights Football Radio Network

The Marian University department of athletics and Hometown Sports Indiana have agreed to a televised broadcast of the season opener from St.Vincent Health Field on August 28. The game will be streamed live at www.htsi81.com and will be replayed on Comcast and Brighthouse Digital Channel 81 during the season.

This is the third time Marian University and Hometown Sports Indiana have agreed to broad-cast MU football.

the knights on television

The Marian University Department of Athletics and Pilgrim Broadcasting have partnered to air the Marian University Sports Show presented every Tues-day night on XL 950AM (WXLW) from the P.E. Center in 2010-11. The 30-minute show will feature head football coach Ted Karras Jr., weekly throughout the 2010 football season.

The Marian University Sports Show

Date Guest Time 08.24.10 Ted Karras 6 p.m. 08.31.10 Ted Karras 6 p.m. 09.07.10 Ted Karras 6 p.m. 09.14.10 Ted Karras 6 p.m. 09.21.10 Ted Karras 6 p.m. 09.28.10 Ted Karras 6 p.m. 10.05.10 Ted Karras 6 p.m. 10.12.10 Ted Karras 6 p.m. 10.19.10 Ted Karras 6 p.m. 10.26.10 Ted Karras 6 p.m. 11.02.10 Ted Karras 6 p.m. 11.09.10 Ted Karras 6 p.m. 11.16.10 Ted Karras 6 p.m.

Geoffre N. Sherman, Ph.D.Director of Sports Information

Lindsey OlsenGraduate Assistant

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KnigHt SpiRitThe spirit surrounding Marian University athletics is un-

deniable. With a cheerleading team and a dance team, the spirit is alive and well. The cheerleading team, along with Knightro (our mascot), performs during all football and men’s and women’s basketball games. The dance team is coached by an Indiana Pacers dancer and pro-vides halftime entertainment at all football games and men’s and women’s basketball games. In addition, the dance team has the opportunity to perform at halftime of an Indiana Pacers game during the season.

Attendance at football games is rated as one of the highest in the MSFA Mideast League. Marian University has averaged 1,863 fans per game in 16 home contests between George C. Grosskopf Stadium at Pike High School and St.Vincent Health Field. In the five games played at St.Vincent Health Field, the Knights are aver-aging 2,454 fans per game and that number continues to rise.

Marian University is On the Move and Making History!

2,587 FANS PER GAME at st.vinCent heaLth fieLD

the Marian University CheerLeaDing teaM WoULD LIKE TO THANK IT SPONSORS FOR THE 2010-11 SEASON!

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The Marian University M-Club generates support for Marian University’s 21 intercollegiate athletic programs by improving Marian University’s athletics facilities, providing athletics enhancements, and generating scholarship support for student-athletes. Annual gifts to the M-Club are powerful resources that enable Marian University to provide over 350 student-athletes with a rewarding and memorable collegiate experience.

You can be an integral part of building futures for promising student-athletes at Marian University. To help them prepare for the game and for life after the game, we ask that you please consider joining the M-Club today. Your contribution will help. Several methods and levels of contribution are available to best suit your personal preference:

Cash gifts: restricted gifts to sports of choice, restricted gifts to support particular scholarships, or unrestricted gifts to the Department of Athletics

Matching gifts: matching gifts from you employer or business--You receive credit for the total contribution.Gifts-in-kind: donation of goods and/or services

Deferred gifts: will bequests, charitable gifts annuities, life insurance policies, etc.

Other giving options: real estate, stocks, tangible property, etc.

Restricting your gift: although Marian University prefers unrestricted gifts to benefit the needs of all student-athletes, we certainly understand an individual’s desire to support a particular sport. You may restrict your gift by denoting your preference(s) on the registration form.

The Marian University M-Club sponsors recognition dinners for the student-athletes at the end of their respective seasons and also sponsors the annual golf outing as well as the M-Club Wall of Fame induction dinner. Through your gifts, Marian University athletics can continue to strive for excellence both in and out of the classroom, and the department of athletics can recognize these student-athletes for their accomplishments each and every year.

tHe M-clUBMake a Difference in Campus Life

Recognition Bricks, Pillars of Support, Residence Hall Naming Opportunities

Recognition Bricks at St. Francis Heritage Fountain $1,000Pillars of Support at St.Vincent Health Field $1,200Large Pillar of Support $5,000*

Residence Hall Lounge/Lobby $50,000*

Residence Hall Room $5,000*(Clare Hall, Doyle Hall, University Hall)

*Eligible to be matched dollar-for-dollar

In June 2009, Marian University received a letter from a former trustee informing us of a historic gift. In the letter was a check for $1 million and a pledge for the remaining $5 million—a total gift of $6 million. The amount of this gift is significant—it is the second-largest gift from an individual ever made to Marian University. It is also significant because the donor recognizes our outstanding progress in recent years and wishes to support our continued growth. This gift will be used to match other gifts for improvements on campus, dollar-for-dollar (up to $1 million).

A minimum investment of $5,000 is required to receive the match. This represents an excellent opportunity for investors who are interested in enhancing the academic facilities and other laboratories of learning at a great Catholic university.

For more information on how you can take advantage of this matching gift opportunity, contact Sarah Ley ’05, development associate, at sley@marian.edu or 317.955.6212.

Matching Gift Challenge

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Recognition Bricks

For information about recognition bricks, contact Sarah Ley ’05 at sley@marian.edu or 317.955.6212. For information about pillars of support, contact Joseph Polizzi at jpolizzi@marian.edu or 317.955.6265. For more information on naming opportunities, contact John Finke at jfinke@marian.edu or 317.955.6202.

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AFFILIATION: LOcATION:Franciscan Catholic Indianapolis, Indiana

FOuNded:Marian University grew out of the dedication and vision of Sister Theresa Hackelmeier and the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, who established a school in Oldenburg, Indiana, in 1851. After a number of transformations the school became Marian College in 1936. The college moved to Indianapolis in 1937. On July 1, 2009, Marian College became Marian University. On January 15, 2010, Marian University announced it will seek accreditation for a new college of osteopathic medicine.

AreAs OF sTudy: Types OF degrees:36 Majors Master’s37 Minors Bachelor’s27 Concentrations Associate’s 1 Certificate Program Teaching Licenses

ceNTers OF LeArNINg:Business Creation and DevelopmentCenter for Organizational EthicsHonors ProgramPeace and Justice StudiesPrelaw Studies“Rebuild My Church” The Richard G. Lugar Franciscan Center for Global Studies

sTudeNT pOpuLATION:More than 2,200 full- and part-time students from the United States and 12 other countries

FAcuLTy: sTudeNT-TO-FAcuLTy rATIO:93 full-time professors 15.5:1

AccredITATIONs:The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and SchoolsNational Council for Ac creditation of Teacher EducationCommission on Collegiate Nursing EducationInternational Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)

AccountingBusiness Administration **Business Creation and Development *Business in Healthcare **Business Technology **EconomicsFinance

Human Resources Management *ManagementMarketingMotorsports Management *Nonprofi t Management **Sport Marketing *

Elementary Education (K-6)High School Licensing Program (9-12)Minor in Exceptional Needs: Mild Intervention (K-6 or 9-12)Middle School (6-8) Licensing Program (only available when added to elementary or high school)Catholic School EducatorMaster of Arts in Teaching programs

Master’s Bridge to TeachingTeach for AmericaIndianapolis Teaching Fellows

ACTIONExercise and Sport Studies

Physical Education Teacher EducationSport Performance

Studies in EducationEarly College CreditMarian University Academy for Teaching and Learning Leadership

BiologyBioinformatics *Cell and Molecular Biology *Ecology and Environmental Science *Exercise Physiology *General Biology *Human Biology *

ChemistryBio-Organic Chemistry *Chemical Physics *

Environmental Chemistry *General Chemistry *

MathematicsMedical TechnologyPre-MedicineMinors:

Biology **Chemistry **Mathematics **Physics **

BSNAccelerated BSN

Accelerated Online BSNRN to BSN Completion

ArtArt AdministrationArt HistoryArt Therapy *Catholic StudiesClinical Health Psychology *CommunicationEnglishEnglish as a Second Language (ESL) **Fine Art Studio *FrenchGerman ** Global Studies **Graphic DesignHistoryHuman Resource Development *Music EducationMusic Performance

Pastoral LeadershipPastoral Music MinistryPeace and Justice Studies **PhilosophyPhotographyPolitical SciencePrelaw *Pre-Theology *PsychologyReligious EducationRhetoric *SociologySpanishSport Psychology *Theatre **TheologyWriting *

CLARK H. BYRUM SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS

SCHOOL OF NURSING

SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES

Areas of Study * concentration** minor

aBoUt MaRian UniVeRSitYthe UniversityAt Marian University, our vision is to provide an education that profoundly transforms lives, society, and the world. Our mis-sion is to be a Catholic university dedicated to excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. We welcome students of all faiths who seek an educational experience framed within the context of our Franciscan values of dignity of the individual, peace and justice, reconciliation, and responsible stewardship. Our understanding of these values is informed by reflection on the life of Jesus Christ and prayer. The institution grew out of the dedication and vision of Sister Theresa Hackelmeier and the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, who established a school in Oldenburg, Indiana, in 1851. The college was founded in Oldenburg in 1936 and moved to Indianapolis in 1937. On July 1, 2009, Marian College became Marian University.

LoCationMarian University is located in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana—one of America’s largest and most vibrant metropolitan areas. Although only 10 minutes from downtown, the safe, beautiful campus is also perfect for people who enjoy peace and quiet.

prograMs anD aCCreDitationThe curriculums for programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and professions are enhanced by several Centers of Learning: Business Creation and Development; Center for Organizational Ethics; The Richard G. Lugar Franciscan Center for Global Studies; Honors Program; Peace and Justice Studies; Prelaw Studies; and “Rebuild My Church”. Marian University confers eight associate’s, 43 bachelor’s, and one master’s degree and offers 36 majors, 31 minors, and 35 concentrations, as well as two certification programs. Nursing, business, and education are among the largest programs. In addition, students are able to earn licensure to teach in 20 areas. The university is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602; 312.263.7462), the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (associate program), and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (bachelor programs). Specific aca-demic programs are approved by the Indiana Professional Standards Board, the Indiana State Board of Nurses’ Registration and Nursing Education, and the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCEMarian University is ideal for students who are looking for personalized instruction from an outstanding faculty of 81 full-time professors. Over 2,000 full- and part-time students from 20 states and 12 countries attend Marian University. The student to faculty ratio is 17:1.

tUition anD finanCiaL assistanCeA college education is an investment with a high long-term rate of return. To help students get started, Marian University offers scholarships and financial aid packages customized just for you and your family. For current tuition and room and board figures, see the web site at www.marian.edu.

CaMpUs LifeTalk about a place where everybody knows your name! Marian University is a close-knit community focused on the needs of students and committed to their education, safety, social well-being, and success. Three residence halls, student houses, student apartments provide a safe, wholesome, and fun community life. You’ll always find plenty to do on and around cam-pus.

yoUr LeaDership potentiaLA close-knit community means more opportunities to get involved and develop your leadership skills. You’ll have more chances to lead in the areas that really interest you...and more chances to explore new interests, too!

sUCCess... for LifeOther schools may prepare you for a career. Marian University prepares you for life.

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