MARCH 2009
Webster’s new executive team, Neil George and Elizabeth Stroble.
Photo by Tim Parker
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Elizabeth Stroble Selected New President
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Music Department Chair Jeffrey Carter Settles In
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Confucius Institute Opening Celebration
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Spring I Dean’s Award Recipients Announced
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St. Louis Calendar Highlights
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Employee of the Month
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Just for Laughs
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Kampus Kudos
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Service Anniversaries
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New Employees
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Condolences
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The Board of Trustees notified the Webster community Feb. 10 that Elizabeth Stroble, senior vice president, provost and chief operating officer at the University of Akron (Ohio), was chosen to be the University’s 14th president and chief executive. Neil George, who has piloted the University for the past year, was named to the newly created position of chancellor. The new positions take effect July 1.
“Webster University is heading to a new level of global growth, and this is a critical time for our future,” said George H. Walker III, chair, Board of Trustees. “Dr. Stroble’s sterling credentials and demonstrated abilities as an academic leader, administrator and educator are a great match for Webster.”
Walked praised George for helping the University expand to a multi-campus, international institution. “The role of chancellor will help us maintain the momentum we have achieved,” Walker said. “Neil George’s 30-plus years at Webster are a major reason for that momentum.”
During her Jan. 14 interview with Webster staff, Stroble described herself as an innovator, saying that part of Webster’s appeal to her is its history of innovation. Asked about her leadership style, she said she prefers a collaborative approach. “The more ideas, the better,” she said.
As noted in the Feb. 26 issue of The Journal, Stroble is Webster University's first female president since Jacqueline Grennan-Wexler, who left in 1970. To read The Journal article click here.
Links: Feb. 10 Press Release and Stroble's biography
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 Jeff Carter with his new friend, Sammy, recently adopted from the St. Louis Humane Society. |
Growing up as the son of a Baptist preacher in Lee Summit, Mo., Carter says he was exposed to music all the time. “I started piano lessons and sang my first solo in church when I was in the fifth grade,” he says. “And it’s been non-stop ever since.”
Carter is still waving his arms around to music, only now he gets paid for it. He has performed, directed and taught music for nearly two decades. Before coming to Webster, he was associate director of the School of Music at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. In addition to administrative and teaching duties, he conducted the Ball State Singers for eight years and toured with them to the People’s Republic of China and venues throughout the U.S. and abroad.
Soon after Carter accepted the position with Webster, he heard that the St. Louis Gateway Men’s Chorus was doing a search for a new artistic director. He applied, was chosen and couldn’t be happier. “I’m having a great time here (at Webster) and with the outside artistic opportunity directing the chorus,” Carter says. “This is the best gig I’ve ever had.”
Carter enjoys working in a city the size of St. Louis. “Being in a metro market is really amazing. You have this incredible depth and breadth to call on,” he says. “You need somebody to teach jazz guitar theory? No problem. You don’t have to call on the cello guy who happens to play guitar on the side.”
Carter is acquainted with Michael Parkinson, his predecessor as music department chair. “Here’s a funny story,” Carter says. “The person hired to fill my former position with Ball State is from Ohio University. Michael Parkinson went from Webster to Ohio University, and I came from Ball State to Webster. What is this weird triangle we’ve got?”
International Program Expanded
One of the first things Carter tackled this fall was improving international opportunities for music students, particularly at the Vienna campus. He wants them to get the most out of what the campus has to offer and to make it part of the four-year curriculum.
“We send faculty members to Vienna with some regularity, and we encourage the students to take at least one of their general education courses in Vienna,” Carter says. “We’re also developing a course designed to help students experience live music performance, music history and applied lessons there.
“Eight music students are going to Vienna this semester, and the ultimate goal is to have 50 percent of our undergraduates participating. It’s more difficult for jazz students because all of their courses are all on the home campus.
“I’m looking at other international opportunities for jazz majors now,” Carter says. “If we can make that work, we’ll have a higher percentage studying abroad.”
New Faculty and Future Plans
When this academic year began, the Music Department needed to recruit replacement faculty for two positions. One search is complete: Carla Colletti, from Oberlin College in Ohio, has been hired to fill the position left vacant by the death of Earl Henry last year.
The other position to be filled is director of instrumental studies and the Webster Symphony, as Allen Larson steps down. “‘Retire’ is not the right word because he will not retire,” Carter says of Larson. “They’re huge shoes to fill.”
Another project on this year’s agenda is preparing for next year’s accreditation review by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Carter plans to have the bulk of the writing done this spring so next fall can be devoted to the editing process.
In terms of three- to five-year goals, Carter wants to improve the department’s national reputation. “The department of music needs to be positioned nationally as a model of an urban go-to University,” he says.
“We already have a national reputation with theatre and dance. Music doesn’t have that now, but it’s not for the lack of possibility. We need to tell our story better, be touring more and continuing to make St. Louis our urban classroom.”
For more information on Carter, click here.
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 Consul General Huang Ping, Vice President Zhao Min and President George cut the ribbon, officially opening the Confuciius Institute. Photo by Claudia Burris.
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 Deborah Pierce, director, Confucius Institute, addresses the gathering. Photo by Claudia Burris.
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The festivities included a Lion Dance and traditional Chinese music along with demonstrations of Chinese culture: calligraphy, a tea ceremony, tai chi and business etiquette, as well as a children’s table and a language table.
 Ron and Lori Diefenbacher, far right, enjoy the Lion Dance. Photo by Claudia Burris. |
 Huang Ping accepts the commemorative plaque from President George. Photo by Claudia Burris. |
Read more about the opening celebration on The Journal’s Web site.
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Recipients Announced
Ted Hoef, associate vice president, Student Affairs, and dean of students, announces the Spring I St. Louis campus recipients of the Dean’s Award for Service and Outstanding Student Employee Award.
Members of the University community nominate students for the quarterly awards, which recognize exceptional service to the University as volunteers or as student employees. Hoef emphasizes that students chosen to receive the Dean’s Award for Service are evaluated for a broad range of service contributions, both on- and off-campus.
Recipients of the Spring I Dean’s Award for Service are:
Anthony Butler, a sophomore music major from Mundelein, Ill., was nominated by Colette Cummings, associate dean of students, for his outstanding efforts in initiating and coordinating several campus events held the day of Barack Obama's Presidential inauguration.
Whitney Gelnett, a senior film major from Wentzville, Mo., was nominated by Jorge Oliver, chair, Electronic and Photographic Media, for her outstanding efforts in reviving Gorlok-TV and leading efforts to increase the content and get other students involved in the project.
Alyssa Hammons, a senior international relations major from Mansfield, Texas, was nominated by Andrea Miller, director, Center for the Study of Human Rights. Hammons was nominated for her volunteer commitment to eradicating violence against women; directing the play, Vagina Monologues; coordinating the “Take Back the Night” program; and serving as president of Students for Gender Equality.
Lauryn Pyatt, a junior public relations major from House Springs, Mo., was nominated by Sarah Tetley, assistant director, Housing and Residential Life, for her volunteer efforts as vice president for philanthropy for the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority, and for coordinating support for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders.
The Outstanding Student Employee Award recognizes students who perform superior work for the department where they are employed and the University as a whole. Liz Condon-Oakberg, coordinator, Student Employment, announces the students chosen as recipients of the Spring I Outstanding Student Employee Award:
Rachel Davis, a senior international relations major from Mascoutah, Ill., was nominated by Jennifer Violett, assistant director, University Center and Student Activities, for her outstanding performance as a student supervisor for the University Center student building managers.
Caitlin Morse, a sophomore English major from St. Charles, Mo., was nominated by Niki Femmer, assistant director, Multicultural Center. Morse was nominated for her outstanding work as a program assistant for the Multicultural Center and International Student Affairs Department, especially her efforts on the Great Migration exhibit.
Curtis Okerman, a senior film major from Marshfield, Mo., was nominated by Sue Palumbo, coordinator, Academic Advising, for his outstanding work as a service clerk in the Academic Advising Office.
Julian Williams, a sophomore audio production major from Cleveland, Ohio, was nominated by Bruce Francis, grounds coordinator, Groundskeeping, and all the members of the department’s staff. Williams was nominated for his excellent work as a student employee in groundskeeping and recycling.
Formal recognition of the awards will take place at a luncheon for recipients and their nominators later this month.
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 Conservatory students Dan Ford, Andrew Stroud and Corley Pillsbury, in a scene from “Betrayal.” |
Webster University’s Conservatory of Theatre Arts presents one of Harold Pinter’s most popular plays, “Betrayal,” which tells the story of a woman’s illicit seven-year relationship with her husband’s best friend.
The play stars Dan Ford, Andrew Stroud and Corley Pillsbury and is directed by senior directing major Karyn DeYoung.
“Betrayal” will be presented March 25–29, at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m.; on Stage III, Webster Hall ground floor. Admission is $12 for the general public; $6 for senior adults and non-Webster students; and free to Webster students, faculty and staff with a Webster I.D. To reserve tickets, call 314-968-7128.
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DECEMBER 2008
Patrick Powers, interactive media manager, Office of Marketing, and Kristin Montiel, community relations coordinator, San Diego Metropolitan Campus, Calif., share the Employee Spotlight Award honors for December.
 Patrick Powers
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“Patrick worked many hours posting the entire graduate catalog on the Web site,” says his nominator. “By importing the catalog into our content management system, the information can be used on any page in the Web site and the updating can be maintained by Academic Affairs.”
Powers also assisted in creating the University’s first print-on-demand publication, a template brochure with information specific to each campus, which can be printed as needed. Printing smaller quantities accommodates the changing nature of our academic offerings.
“Most importantly,” says Powers’ nominator, “I nominated Patrick for this award because of the work ethic, professional demeanor and superior initiative he always displays.”
Powers says that Webster’s greatest attributes are the dedicated people who work here: “They value hard work, are open to new ideas, and stand behind the University and its mission. It really is a great place to work.”
Powers enjoys being in a position where he feels he can make a difference. “If in the course of a day I can make one student excited about the prospect of coming here or one alumnus proud of his or her alma mater, then I’ve had a pretty good day,” he says.
Powers chose the $100 savings bond as his prize.
 Kristin Montiel
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“Since her arrival, Kristin has concentrated on recruiting new students and encouraging former students to return to Webster to complete their degrees,” the nominator says. “In the past three months, 24 new or returning students have signed up for classes.”
Montiel enjoys working with her colleagues in San Diego and Southern California, as well as interacting with “all the wonderful students we have at Webster.”
“We have two wonderful staff members who have been with Webster for years,” Montiel says. “But the director, academic advisor and I came in around the same time, so the most meaningful experience has been all of us coming together as a team to continue improving the San Diego campus.”
Montiel says winning the award re-affirms her resolve to continue doing her best to help the San Diego campus grow and continue providing quality, affordable education to working adults.
Montiel chose a day off with pay as her prize.
JANUARY 2009
 DeLyle Bowen
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DeLyle Bowen was nominated for spearheading the effort to design the Academic Affairs Web site that serves as a place where extended campus staff can go for the information and forms they need to do their jobs.
“DeLyle designed and created the Web pages, organized and collected the information, created the content, created forms that can be downloaded and essentially made this long-time goal a reality for the extended campuses,” says her nominator.
Bowen was hired in September 2006 to fill the newly created position of communications coordinator in the Academic Affairs office.
“Since this was a new position, I’ve been able to help shape it, which is a privilege and a challenge,” Bowen says. “I enjoy working with my department and others across the campus to enhance communications and streamline processes.”
Bowen says she’s always gratified when she hears about someone who was helped or encouraged by a communication put out by her office.
“It’s always nice to know your efforts are appreciated,” Bowen adds.
Bowen chose a day off with pay as her prize.
 Nanette Cazier
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“Her customer service goes above and beyond,” says the nominator. “From the time prospective students walk in, through the years until they graduate, Nanette makes sure all aspects of their educational experience with Webster are of the highest quality.”
Her nominator praises Cazier for the way she focuses on issues that have the potential to become a problem and finds solutions, often without unnecessary distraction to the student. The students appreciate this attention to detail, often going out of their way to thank Cazier.
“The fact that I have such a great group of people to work with makes the job enjoyable,” says Cazier. “Assisting students through the education process makes it gratifying.”
Cazier remembers helping a student cope with fears about returning to school for a master’s degree. “I listened and encouraged her to give Webster a try,” Cazier says. “Her first term, she came by my desk and said, ‘Thank you.’”
Cazier says winning the employee spotlight award is a great reward. “Everybody needs a pat on the back to know they are appreciated for the job they do, and I have been deeply touched.”
Cazier chose a day off with pay as her prize.
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Barry Hufker, professor, Electronic and Photographic Media, recorded several holiday concerts in December: the Bel Canto Chorus of Saint Louis at Bethel Lutheran Church in St. Louis, which included the world premiere of “On Earth Peace: A New Gloria” by Vantine; the Gateway Men’s Chorus’ performing “Peace on Earth” at the Union Avenue Christian Church in St. Louis; and the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus performing “An Old World Christmas” at the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis. Hufker also recorded cellist Melanie Goldstein performing music at Trinity Presbyterian Church in University City, Mo.; The Sheldon Chorale directed by Allen Larson, professor, Music, at The Sheldon Concert Hall; and the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus at the Chapel of St. Vincent de Paul in Shrewsbury, Mo.
Gwyneth Williams, professor, History, Politics and International Relations, appeared Jan. 20 on the KSDK-TV (NBC) program “Today in St. Louis” discussing the inauguration of Barack Obama.
Danny Kail, adjunct professor, Memphis Naval Support Activity, Tenn., facilitated training sessions this fall for Shelby County government managers on the following topics: the Tennessee State mandated ethics ordinance, sexual harassment policies and prevention, discipline and discharge procedures and how to avoid lawsuits from prison inmates. He also presented an overview of the legal system for newly promoted paramilitary staff at the base, and trained the Ben Jones African American Chapter of the Memphis Bar Association on representing clients in an ethics investigation.
Christopher Kummer, adjunct professor, Vienna campus, was quoted Jan. 7 in The New York Times article, “Austria’s ‘Woman on Wall St.’ Now Out of Sight,” and Jan. 21 in the article, “Madoff Pushes Medici to the Brink,” on Forbes.com, discussing the Austrian government takeover of the Bank Medici.
John Aleshunas, associate professor, Math and Computer Science; Barrett Baebler, assistant professor, Management; Susan Golabek, adjunct professor, Management, Fort Jackson, S.C.; Janet Kourik, associate professor, Math and Computer Science; Shinman Lin, adjunct professor, Business, Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.; Debbie Psihountas, associate professor, Business; and Bradford Scott, associate professor, Business, are recipients of the School of Business & Technology’s 2008-09 Faculty Innovators Program Award. Click here for more information about the program and this years’ awards.
Fred Heismeyer, adjunct professor, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., was honored with the National Distinguished Service Award, the highest award given by the Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, an organization he has been involved in for 35 years. In addition to McConnell AFB, Heismeyer has taught at Fort Chafee and Fayetteville in Arkansas, and Shanghai and Shenzhen in China, during his 14 years with Webster.
Benjamin Akande, dean, School of Business & Technology, was named in the Jan. 29 issue of Ladue News magazine as one of the area’s top 10 most interesting people and one of St. Louis’s most influential leaders, maintaining a strong public presence in print and on the airwaves. Click here to read the article.
Warren Rosenblum, assistant professor, History, Politics and International Relations, recently had his book, Beyond the Prison Gates: Punishment and Welfare in Germany 1850–1933, published by University of North Carolina Press. This fall he presented the paper, “The Paranoid Style in Weimar Justice: Magdeburg 1926,” at the German Studies Association meetings in Minneapolis, and was keynote speaker at the St. Louis Holocaust Museum and Learning Center for the commemoration of Kristallnacht, the 1938 anti-Jewish pogroms in Nazi Germany. In December, Rosenblum spoke at the Wednesday Club of St. Louis on the history of German and Irish immigration in nineteenth century St. Louis.
Sally Howald, assistant professor, Communications and Journalism, appeared Jan. 31 on St. Louis television station KTVI-TV (FOX) discussing this year’s Super Bowl advertising.
Christopher Parr, professor, Religious Studies, recently completed a three-year term on the steering committee of the Religion Media and Culture group of the American Academy of Religion. His short response chapter, “Where’s Ganesha when we need Him?!: Removing Obstacles to Re-Enchantment in the Borderlands of Religion & Art,” was included in the book, Re-Enchantment (2009), edited by James Elkins and David Morgan, and is Volume 7 in The Art Seminar series published by Routledge. At the 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion of Chicago, Ill., Nov. 1–3, Parr participated in a panel session launching Re-Enchantment via the theme: “Re-enchantment and Re-Connection: On the Relation of Religion and Contemporary Art,” and presented the paper, “Finding a Stance for Re-Enchantment.” He also presented “Of Muscular Gods and Technicolor Buddhas: Thai Popular Buddhist Imagery and Everyday Religious Expressions in Contemporary Southeast Asia,” at the inaugural session of the new Religion in Southeast Asia Consultation, a paper co-authored and co-presented with Tiffany Hacker, Webster University alumna and Religious Studies major. The initial research for the paper was done at Webster’s Thailand campus during the Thailand Initiative of 2002. It has been requested for publication in a refereed journal.
Joe Schuster, professor and chair, Communications and Journalism, received the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award for 2008.
Scott Jensen, professor and director, Debate and Forensics, received the Pi Kappa Delta E.R. Nichols Award for Outstanding Contribution to the furtherance of the forensics discipline through outstanding teaching, in November at the organization’s national conference in San Diego.
Gina Jensen, adjunct professor and assistant director, Debate and Forensics, was named president-elect of Pi Kappa Delta, the nation's oldest communications honorary society. In addition, Jensen received the Wayne Brown Outstanding Teacher Award from the Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri.
Simon Pummell, head of media communications, Leiden campus, received the Harvard University Film Study Centre Fellowship for 2008–09. The fellowship supports research and development of digital drawing techniques to be used within an animated section of Pummell’s new feature documentary film, Shock Head Soul.
Michael Steinberg, director, Webster Film Series, won Best Documentary Film at the St. Louis Filmmakers’ Showcase for his film about his father, How It Is With Phooie. In addition, the Film Series received a grant award increase from the Missouri Arts Commission of $10,000 more than their 2007 award.
Julian Scaff, adjunct professor, Leiden campus, has had her video and digital media work shown at the Tanzquartier and the Museum of Modern Art in Vienna and the Natural History Museum Rotterdam.
Cheryl Jarvis, adjunct professor, Communications and Journalism, had her book, The Necklace, ranked 18th on the New York Times extended Best Seller list for non-fiction. The book was featured on the Rachel Ray television program and a condensed version appeared in the Reader’s Digest Book Bonus section.
The School of Communications received a $2,000 grant from the Kodak Film company to provide celluloid film for student filmmakers.
Don Corrigan, professor, Communications and Journalism, received several honors this fall at the 2008 Independent Free Papers Association Convention in Seattle. Corrigan won second place in the Column Writing category, and The Webster-Kirkwood Times newspaper, of which Corrigan is editor-in-chief, won the General Excellence Award and other commendations.
Edie Barnard, adjunct professor, Communications and Journalism, was granted the Media Literacy and Tobacco Education Grant for helping to educate secondary teachers about the impact of media on young audiences.
Gary Ford, assistant professor, Communications and Journalism, organized the October meeting of the St. Louis Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America on the topic, “Ethics of Public Relations during a Presidential Campaign.” Ford served as moderator of the panel, which included: Gov. Bob Holden, faculty, Management; Christine McCarty, former press secretary to a U.S. Congressman; Larry Baden, associate professor, Communications and Journalism; Al Wiman, vice president, Public Understanding of Science, St. Louis Science Center; and Jeff Rainford, public relations staff, St. Louis City Mayor’s office.
Debbie Psihountas, associate professor, Business, received the 2008 Hellenic Spirit Athena Award, which is given for extraordinary commitment to community service, love for humanity and dedication to the arts and education. In addition to teaching finance at the St. Louis campus, Psihountas also serves as advisor for the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), a non-profit organization designed to help students give back to their community through outreach projects that use the business acumen acquired through their business education.
John Buck, associate dean of students and director of Housing and Residential Life, successfully completed his doctoral defense Jan. 27 and will receive a doctor of management degree from the School of Business & Technology.
Jim Ward, manager, Facilities Operations, recently completed the Institute for Facilities Management training curriculum offered through APPA, the professional organization for higher education physical plant administrators.
Judy Skeen, adjunct professor, who is part of the Wizards-56th Operating Support Squadron, was inducted Oct. 25 into the two-year Fighter Country Partnership Program as an honorary commander. The position recognizes a community or business leader who enthusiastically supports the base’s mission, is willing to find the resources to accomplish the program’s objectives and to invest the time and effort the two-year term requires. The honorary commander program is a joint program of Luke Air Force Base and Fighter Country Partnership, Inc.
Calvin Smith, director, International Recruitment, was recognized recently by the Council of International Schools’ Latin America Committee for his contributions on behalf of international students and in gratitude for his leadership and guidance. During his eight years of service on the committee, Smith served as treasurer, assistant tour leader, tour leader, chairman and executive advisor.
Paula Hanssen, assistant professor and coordinator, German Studies, published the article: “Wir werden also im reinsten und besten Sinne Bürger dieser Welt: Letters in Exile from Brecht-Collaborators and Authors Margarete Steffin and Elisabeth Hauptmann” (in German), in an anthology edition of the German Theater Journal, “Theater der Zeit” — “Recherchen Nr. 65,2008”; pp. 141–153.
Mayer Nudell, adjunct professor of security management, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif., appeared Feb. 24 on CNN discussing security issues regarding Americans traveling in Mexico for Spring Break.
Grant Chapman, associate vice president and director, International Programs, was interviewed Feb. 25 on KSDK-TV Channel 5 (NBC) in St. Louis for a story about U. S. citizens traveling abroad in light of the recent State Department security alerts and warnings, particularly concerning travel to Mexico.
Orlo Strunk, adjunct professor, Myrtle Beach Metropolitan Campus, S.C., had his third novel, Satan’s Angels, published by PublishAmerica (1/09). Strunk is a Boston University emeritus professor of psychology and managing editor emeritus of the Journal of Pastoral Care Publications, Inc., and has been with the Myrtle Beach campus 13 years.
David Brennan and Donna Cartwright, adjunct professors, School of Business & Technology, accompanied eight senior students majoring in Marketing to the 48th Annual Student Marketing Conference sponsored by the St. Louis Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA). Student Thomas Jaeger was recognized at the conference as the Outstanding Undergraduate Marketing Student from Webster University for 2008–09.
Art Silverblatt, professor, Communications and Journalism, will be honored for excellence in communication at the April 18 Quest Awards Ceremony luncheon. The award, which is sponsored by the Missouri Professional Communicators in affiliation with the National Federation of Press Women, recognizes individuals whose work reflects an enduring quest for the highest standards of professional ethics and excellence. Proceeds from the awards luncheon support scholarships for journalism and communication students.
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The University extends its appreciation to the following individuals who have served the institution for many years:
JANUARY 2009
James Harrison, coordinator, Electronic & Photographic Media, 5 years
Jennifer Jamison, representative, Jacksonville Metropolitan Campus, Fla., 5 years
Alma Kissell, department associate, Old Post Office Campus, 5 years
Peter Maher, associate professor, Math & Computer Science, 5 years
Scott McLean, service clerk, Myrtle Beach Metropolitan Campus, S.C., 5 years
Peggy Ridien, reference assistant, Library, 5 years
Deanna Snowden, reference librarian, Library, 5 years
Matthew Sullivan, groundskeeper, Facilities Operations, 5 years
David West, coordinator, International Recruitment & International Services, 5 years
Matthew Wier, head of access services, Library, 5 years
Paula Witkowski, assistant professor, Communication Arts, Reading & Early Childhood, 5 years
Paula Hanssen, assistant professor, International Languages & Cultures, 15 years
Denise Harrell, associate director, School of Business & Technology, 15 years
Jean Huber, department associate, Music, 15 years
Diane Schultz, director, Pope Air Force Base, N.C.,15 years
Frances Blumentritt, assistant director, Human Resources, 20 years
Gary Bergfeld, associate professor, Biological Sciences, 20 years
Kathleen Crabdree, representative, Administration, 20 years
Elizabeth Jokerst, coordinator, Communications & Journalism, 20 years
Mary Todd, representative, Registrar’s Office, 10 years
Susan Halloran, coordinator, Students & Enrollment Management, 25 years
Anna Barbara Sakurai, professor, Math & Computer Science, 45 years
FEBRUARY 2009
James Arnold, maintenance technician, Facilities Operations, 5 years
Bill Duvendack, service clerk, Media Center, 5 years
DeLayne Levels, general clerk, Mail & Copy Solutions, 5 years
Sarah Nandor, director, Graduate & Evening Admissions Center, 5 years
Bryan Smith, computer lab assistant, Rolla Metropolitan Campus, Mo., 5 years
April Tate, representative, History, Politics and International Relations, 5 years
Laurie Nest, community relations coordinator, Westport Campus, 5 years
Barb Ehnes, director of community & media relations, Public Affairs, 5 years
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We extend warm welcome to the newest members of the Webster family:
JANUARY 2009
Erin Magner, department associate, College of Arts & Sciences, 314-968-7160, replaces Leslie Smith.
Anne Browning, director, Global MBA Program, School of Business & Technology, 314-246-8747, replaces Trevor Barker.
Patricia Bausch, office coordinator, Library, 314-246-7810, replaces Elizabeth Welsh.
Enrique Armendariz, representative, Fort Bliss, Texas, Speed Dial #6 032 or 915-562-4400, replaces Julia Smith.
Carrie Mosebach, academic advisor, Study Abroad, 314-968-6988, replaces Amanda Weathers-Meyer.
Guadalupe Villarreal, department assistant, Fort Bliss, Texas, Speed Dial 915-562-4400 or #6 032, replaces Alma Butler.
Ashley Brown, admissions representative, Undergraduate Admissions, 314-968-7670,
replaces Christopher Fletcher.
Andrew Dillman, general clerk, Mail & Copy Solutions, 314-968-7421, replaces Andrew Ajayi.
Teri Portman, Instructional Designer, Online Learning Center, 314-246-7668, replaces Jeff David.
FEBRUARY 2009
Anita Black, department assistant, Space Coast Metropolitan Campus, Fla., 321-449-4500 or Speed Dial #6 008, replaces Amber Arnold.
Adrianna Wormuth, general clerk, Camp LeJeune Marine Corps Base, S.C., 910-451-4407 or Speed Dial #6071, replaces Alan Murray.
Kristin Nugent, community relations coordinator, Denver Metropolitan Campus, Colo., 303-708-8305 or Speed Dial #6 051, replaces Audrey Pollard.
Alexandria Smith-Green, coordinator, Columbia Metropolitan Campus, S.C., 803-699-0900, replaces Juenarrl Keith.
To learn more about job opportunities at Webster, go to the Human Resources Jobs site.
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The University extends sympathies to Kelly Malone, Housing and Residential Life, on the loss of her father; also brother-in-law of Sandy Tomey, Dean of Students Office; Jennifer Holtmann, IT User Services, on the loss of her father-in-law; Yin Htun, Registrar's Office, on the loss of her father; Marianne Kirk on the loss of her mother-in-law; and to the family, friends and colleagues of former University Provost Joseph P. Kelly.
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Marianne Kirk, Editor & Photographer
Office of Marketing
MARKETING OFFICE CONTRIBUTORS
Claudia Burris, Sr. Editor & Photojournalist
Casey Conroy, Graphic Designer
Jennifer Gammage, Writer/Editor
Dominik Jansky, Writer/Editor
Patrick Powers, Writer/Editor
Pete McEwen, Technical Advisor
HUMAN RESOURCES CONTRIBUTORS
Betsy Schmutz
Paula Eschmann
Amy Kettlebach
Lisa Scott