2 Alumni Briefs
ANNOUNCING: SIENA HEIGHTS UNIVERSITY!
The official ceremony took place in Adrian outside Dominican Hall, but the name
change echoed across the state when Governor John Engler and Lt. Governor Connie
Berube Binsfeld 45 declared July 1, 1998, Siena Heights University Day in
Michigan. Students, faculty, alumni, trustees, and Adrian Dominicans contributed
their greetings to the festive occasion. Proclamations from the Michigan Statehouse,
the Lenawee County Commission, the Mayors Office and the Lenawee Chamber of
Commerce saluted Sienas past, present and future. In Washington, D.C., U.S.
Representative Nick Smith of Michigan honored Siena Heights University and its
seven degree completion centers, entering his congratulations into the Congressional
Record.
President Rick Artman reviewed some of the historic benchmarks in Sienas history:
1919, founded as St. Joseph College for women; 1939, renamed Siena Heights
College honoring 14th century Italian Dominican Catherine of Siena; 1968,
admission of men; 1975, first degree-completion program for working adults
established; and 1998, renamed Siena Heights University to reflect our growth,
diversity and academic complexity. July 1 was a great and happy occasion: an
auspicious beginning for the latest chapter in Siena Heights history.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
The February 1998 issue of
Reflections is the most attractive I have
seen. The articles were very fine,
particularly Catholic Identity: Exploring
Our Religious Foundations. Keep up
the good work on behalf of Siena!
Patricia Walter, OP 66
Prioress of the Congregation
Adrian Dominican Sisters
Adrian, MI
Reflections was great, loved every
word of it!
Sister Thomas Annette Burns, OP 48
Chicago, IL
To order your Siena Heights
University memorabilia, call the
Siena Heights Bookstore at
517/263-6606. VISA and
Mastercard accepted.
I was especially interested in the
article Exploring Our Religious
Foundations. I must make a few
comments of my own on the subject.
For too long Catholics have hidden
their heritage under the mistaken notion
that in some way they were inferior.
They either refused to believe that they
had so much to offer, or they were afraid
to offend or not fit in with the rest of
the world. I think they were not aware
that they had willing recipients waiting
in the wings.
It is about time that Catholics,
myself included, be more forthright
about their beliefs, and not worry so
much about winning friends and
influencing people. If people are put
off, then so be it. Of course, we dont
have exclusive access to the truth, but
then, nobody else does either. We
surely should be able to present the truth
as we see it.
Anna Bakeman Tompert 38
Port Huron, MI
INSIDE
From the President
From the Campuses
Gifts and Giving
Sports Update
Faculty
Alumni Weekend
Class Notes
Calendar
The Inside Scoop
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pp. 10-13
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pp. 15-21
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ALUMNI BOARD
President
Mary Hellner Lash 88
Past President
Melissa Durbin Growden 90
Board Members
Amanda Adams 97
Donna Kisner Baker 84
Merry Jo Delano 91
Diane Moro Deveau 70
Elizabeth Dolan, OP 46
Cindy Doyle 72
Kathy Felan Jay 82
Judy Lavelle 58
Joann Phillips 93
Earl Reber 88
Lawrence Richardson, Jr. 76
Honorary Member
Sr. Marie Irene Miller, OP, 36
Reflections Staff
Editors:
Jennifer Hamlin Church
Assistant Vice President for
Communications and Constituent Relations
Lesley L. Weidner
Director of Public Relations
Contributors:
Steve Ott
Communications Specialist
Helen Duggan, OP 42
Archivist
Scott McClure 86
Director of Sports Information
Lad Strayer (photography)
Marty Dwyer 99
Student Assistant
Reflections is published by the
Communications Office at Siena Heights
University. Send correspondence to:
Office of Communications, 1247 E.
Siena Heights Drive, Adrian, MI 49221
or phone (517) 264-7143.