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The (2010s)

I hope this summer has been a wonderful time for you. It has been crazy to see how much all our lives change and how quickly we spread across the United States. It’s only a little over a year since I took my last finals as an undergrad. Some of us are now in grad school and others are working full time.

Things around campus are changing as they always do. Freddy’s snack bar is getting an extreme makeover. The plans look excellent and we are all excited to see its completion. Friends University also purchased a new art building located in the Delano district so that art courses and studio space will expand significantly.

Falcon Glenn is undergoing some changes. It will be fully furnished this summer to provide a more comfortable transition for students moving to upper class housing from Green Hall.

The University also has a Frisbee golf course designed to weave and maneuver around campus, and students can check out hammocks from Casado.

It is wonderful to see all the changes around campus especially when they benefit the lives of our students. We all know first-hand how

our life was impacted and shaped by this time and we hope that current students experience even greater things than we did.

As far as our own lives go, many of us have experienced great change.

• Amelia Lepping, G’11, is off to Princeton Theological Seminary this fall.

• Chris Tice, G’11, is pursuing his masters at Emporia State University and still working as a youth pastor in Wichita.

• Tyler Ray, G’12, has an amazing job working with special needs children at a summer camp and as a para-educator during the year.

• Colton Heinrich, G’11, is in Houston at optometry school with his wife Logan.

• Paul Teran, G’11, is at KU med school.

• Nathan Nonhof, G’12, got accepted into two acting schools; one in New York City, the other in Los Angeles.

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News from your class agentNews From Your Class Agent 1What’s New With You? 2Remembering Sheryl Riney 2License Plates Now Available 2Homecoming 2012 3Inauguration of President Arant 3More News From Your Agent 3Fall Alumni Events 4From the Desk of Lisa Tilma 4

Michael Clifford, G’112010s Class Agent

clifford@friends.edu

As of June 25, the Alumni Office learned that the Friends University state license plates were shipped from the Division of Vehicles to all Kansas county tag offices. This means that by the time you read this issue of Campus Connection, the plates will be available to pick up from your local county tag office!

A supplemental order for Sedgwick County has been placed as of July 16. If you did not pre-purchase a plate from the University, you can still purchase one “over-the-counter” next time your tag comes due.

If you have any questions, please contact the Alumni Office via email at alumni@friends.edu.

University Kansas license plates now available

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Friends University is more than just getting a degree, but developing a

lifelong friendship, which is why we want to stay connected with you as a

member of the Friends University Alumni Association.

If you have some exciting news that you would like to share with your

classmates, let us know! You can update your information online at

www.friends.edu/update-your-information. Use your ID number to process

the changes quicker.

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Dr. Sheryl (Conde) Riney, G’82/M’89, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the age of 52.

Her career included 20 years at Friends University as director of admissions and vice president of student affairs. Following this, she worked in administration at the Wichita Independent School and taught in the graduate program for Southwestern College.

At the time of her death, Sheryl was a leadership consultant at Wichita State University. She was a

devoted Christian and a member of Northridge Friends Church where she served as the leadership clerk of the congregation.

Sheryl had the gift of showing her love for any person she came in contact with in a deep, personal and passionate way. She is survived by her husband, Doug Riney, and their son, Paul Riney Jr.

Memorials have been set up at Intrust Bank for a Student Education fund for their son, Paul.

Remembering Sheryl Riney

Fall 2012 • The (2010s)

Friends University celebrated the inauguration of its 13th president, Dr. T.J. Arant, March 30, 2012. The ceremony took place at 2 p.m. in Garvey Gymnasium in the Garvey Physical Education Center.

Approximately 600 students, alumni, parents, friends and members from the local community were in attendance, along with nearly 50 delegates from visiting colleges who showed their support.

Rodney Pitts, G’82, chair of Friends University Board of Trustees, presided over the installation of the president, followed by Dr. Arant’s inaugural address.

Music was provided by the Friends University student brass quintet, the University Concert Band and the Singing Quakers.

A cocktail-style reception in McKay Gymnasium at the Casado Campus Center followed the ceremony, with music provided by the Friends University jazz ensemble and string ensemble. Guests enjoyed a variety of hors d’oeuvres provided by Sodexo catering services.

This historic occasion was a rare opportunity to highlight Friends University and its place within the realm of higher education and the regions it serves.

President’s Inauguration brings Friends community together

MilestoneClassReunions•10a.m.Davis Admin. Bldg. (1962, 1987)• Check-in at 10 a.m., first floor.• Visit from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

(campus tours included).Parade•1p.m.University Ave. & Hiram St.• Motorcyclists and and

classic car enthusiasts wanted for parade.

• Bring the family to enjoy the floats and collect candy!

BlockParty•1:30p.m.Garvey Practice Field• FREE carnival games and inflatables.• FREE tailgate lunch of hamburgers, hot

dogs and all the fixins!Football Game vs. BethanyCollegeSwedes•3p.m.• Halftime - crowning of

Homecoming Royalty.

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• Lauren (Hett), G’12, and Taylor Hoppock, G’11, got married this summer.

• Ellie (Wright), G’08, and Justin Moser, G’11, had their first child, Micah Shade Nov. 30. They live in Atlanta, Ga., where Justin attends McAfee School of Theology.

• Sarah (Goldsmith), G’12, and Damian Berry, G’11, are off to Pittsburg, Pa., to attend seminary.

• Joe Berendse, G’10, is studying to be a doctor of pharmacy at South Dakota State.

Each of us in our own way is learning and training to be someone who makes a positive impact on the world. It may be through medicine, teaching or simply caring for the people that are placed in our lives.

I wish you well in all your endeavors and hope that you find joy and peace in all that you do.

Note: This will be Michael’s last article as our volunteer author for the 2010 decade class letter. If you are interested in volunteering to write for this newsletter, please send an email to alumni@friends.edu.

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Did you know the Friends University Alumni Association has its very own Facebook group? As of this issue of Campus Connection, we’re at more than 900 members! If you would like to join, go to facebook.com/groups/friendsuniversityalumni.If you are already

a member, I challenge you to help make this group something that will be enjoyed by all!

Suggestions include:• Photos from your college days – you never know

what memories a photo will spark!• Job postings – if you’re looking for you or your

employer, ask a fellow alum for their help.• Hello to new neighbors – did you recently move?

Chances are there is someone with a Friends connection who lives in your new hometown.

• Invite your classmates – I would love to see our group reach 1,000 members before the end of 2012.

Lisa Tilma, G’01/M’04Executive Director of Alumni Relations

AlumniOffice316.295.5900

800.794.6945 ext. 5900alumni@friends.edu

www.friends.edu/alumni

Friends University does not discriminate against academically qualified students on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin,

sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Accredited by the Higher Learning

Commission and a member of the North Central Association, 230 S. LaSalle Street,

Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604; www.ncahlc.org; 1-800-621-7440.

Friends University AppreciAtion tAilgAteSept. 8, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.; game starts at 7 p.m.

AlUmni Art show receptionSept. 28, 2012 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Aprentis institUte nAtionAl conFerence“grAce, grAce And more grAce”Sept. 27-29, 2012

deAdline For Athletic hAll oF FAme nominAtionsOct. 1, 2012, at 5 p.m.

rUn with FriendsOct. 14, 2012, Wichita Prairie Fire Marathon

greAt conversAtion!Oct. 18, 2012, 6:30-9 p.m.

milestone reUnions For clAsses oF 1962 And 1987Oct. 20, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

singing QUAker AlUmni concertNov. 10, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.

rUn with FriendsDec. 1, 2012, Wichita Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run

Athletic hAll oF FAme AwArds ceremonyJan. 26, 2013, between women’s/men’s basketball games

Stay up-to-date on alumni news with Friends Flash! at www.friends.edu/friends-flash!