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You are invited to the inauguration of PresidentDr. T.J. Arant.

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Greetings to all our alumni that graduated from the Business Management undergraduate program! We here in the Alumni Office are always excited to hear from you and what you have been doing since you finished your degree. More importantly, we are looking for someone who would like to volunteer to write for this class newsletter.

The whole purpose of the class newsletter is to give our alumni an opportunity to network with one another, no matter where you live or where you work while still keeping in contact with Friends. The duties are minimal and the benefits are well worth the time invested into writing the class newsletter. If you are interested or would like more information before making the commitment, please send an email to alumni@friends.edu.

Many thanks to the following alumni that wrote in with recent updates:

• ByronCox,G’06/M’08, just accepted a new position with the Department of Justice, Agency Federal Bureau. Byron works as a budget analyst in financial management. Congratulations, Byron!

• RobertPhillips,G’05/’07, became a registered representative with Modern Woodmen of America, a fraternal life insurance and financial company that was founded in 1883 and is based in Rock Island, Ill. Robert opened his own office in Viola, Kan., in September 2011.

It is with much sadness that we also share with you the passing of BrianKlusener,G’03/’06. Brian passed away of a sudden illness Dec. 15, 2011. For many years he worked as a computer programmer in Wichita, and most recently as a delivery driver for Senior Services in Pittsburg, Kan. He is survived by his wife and sons, and memorials may be made in his honor to the Boy Scouts of America or the St. John Lutheran Church Activity Center in Pittsburg.

As always, you can keep the Alumni Office posted of your endeavors by completing the information on the top of page 2 of this newsletter and mailing it back to us.

Best wishes for a blessed new year and we look forward to hearing from you in 2012!

NewsfromtheAlumniOfficeNews From the Alumni Office 1What’s New With You? 2Alumni Spotlight: James Porter 225 Years of Graduate Education 2Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees 3Inauguration Date Announced 3Faculty Spotlight: Kathy Slemp 3Spring Alumni Events 4From the Desk of Lisa Tilma 4

Interestedinvolunteeringtowriteforthisclassnewsletter?PleasecontacttheAlumniOffice.

Since 1986, Friends University has offered graduate education for professionals ready to take their careers to the next level. Friends University’s graduate offerings have grown from two programs and 41 students to 12 programs and more than 700 students. Currently, graduate students account for more than one-third of enrollment. Looking to the future, “the Graduate school’s next big step is to begin considering doctoral degree programs, as well as adding additional master’s degrees,” said Dr. Evelyn Hume, dean of the Graduate School. Learn more at www.friends.edu/grad-25.

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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

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In this issue of the Campus Connection class newsletter, we are pleased to spotlight Computer Information Systems and Master of Management Information Systems (CIS/MMIS) alumnus JamesPorter,G’91/M’93.

After a successful career at Boeing, James has been retired 18 years. He and his wife Judy are active in the volunteer watch in Derby, Kan., and James is the editor of the Wichita Citizens Police Acadamy Alumni newsletter.

James said he gets to use his computer skills learned at Friends to make electronic versions of the newsletter to send via email.

He also participates in secret shopper and mystery shopper programs, which also keep him up with technology.

James said he’s working more now volunteering than when he was working a full-time job.

James and his wife also participate in an all-volunteer community theater that performs shows in Dole Center at McConnell Air Force Base. Many of their shows include singing and dancing routines and melodramas.

“It keeps me pretty active,” he said.

From their three children, James and Judy have 14 grandchildren and a 1-year-old great grandson.

AlumniSpotlight

Spring 2012 • (BMP/MGT)

Dr. T.J. ArantInaugurationthePresidential

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Thirteenth President of Friends University

About Dr. Arant

Dr. T.J. ArantThirteenth President ofFriends University

As Friends University’s new president, Dr. T.J. Arant’s

engaging nature and passion for excellence make him an

ideal fit to take the University to the next level.

Dr. Arant hails from the east with a doctorate in English

from Duke University; a master’s in English from the

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; and a bachelor’s

from Vanderbilt University.

While the role of teacher is among the most fulfilling for

Dr. Arant, he describes his family as his great joy: his two

grown daughters and his wife, Susan, a fundraiser and

former director of alumni affairs at a small, private college.

Friday, the Thirtieth of March, Two Thousand Twelve2100 W. University Ave. | Wichita, KansasLearn more at friends.edu/inauguration.

Hold the Date

Saturday,Feb.4,2012Inbetweenthewomen’s2p.m.andthemen’s4p.m.basketballgamesGarveyPhysicalEducationCenter

The Friends University Athletic Hall of Fame currently honors 55 inductees, including athletes, coaches and supporters. This year’s inductees were selected by a committee of staff and alumni based on nominations received from members of the Friends University community. Congratulations to the following alumni and coach who will be inducted into the 14th annual Athletic Hall of Fame.

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Joseph “Joe” Hill,G’04

football

James Erik “Rick” Tjaden, G’72

football

Robert “Bob”Moore, 1957-1967

coach, athletic director

Ron Becker, G’80/M’96 football, basketball,

tennis

Lori (Cox) Carter,G’90

volleyball

FacultySpotlightIn this issue of Campus Connection, we are pleased to spotlight Friends University College of Adult and Professional Studies faculty member Kathy Slemp.

Kathy has been on staff for 12 years, during which she

pioneered a strong Human Resources Management program (SHRM). Currently it is the only HRM program in the state to receive a certificate of alignment with the Society for Human Resources Management, a 450 thousand-member professional organization with global reach.

As a senior professional, Kathy is nearing the end of a successful two-year term appointment as workforce readiness director for the state council of SHRM, in which she had the opportunity to present a keynote session, “Critical thinking: Is it missing in the workplace?” at the Kansas SHRM conference in 2011.

Kathy takes pride in her involvement in the HRM program at Friends.

“I take a special delight when I see my students at Wichita SHRM meetings and they speak of their success.”

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Many thanks to everyone who had an opportunity to write the Alumni Office and share all the exciting things that have been happening in your lives since the last issue of Campus Connection.

I am excited to say that with our new layout

of the class newsletters, we received a record number of updates from our readers! Even more exciting is that we were able to spotlight some of our alumni in the various class letters as an opportunity to not only

showcase their accomplishments and talents, but also to hopefully reacquaint them with former classmates and introduce them to you as a new friend or business contact. As I’m sure you’ve heard, it’s not only what you know but who you know in today’s world to be successful. So isn’t it nice to know you will always have Friends?

Best wishes to all our alumni and their families for a blessed New Year - we look forward to seeing you and hearing from you in 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.

Athletic hAll of fAme induction ceremonySaturday, Feb. 4, 2012Between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. basketball games.Wichita Campus

chili cookoffThursday, Feb. 16, 2012 from 5 to 7 p.m.Wichita Campus

ApplicAtions due for 2012-13Alumni scholArshipsWednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 at 5 p.m.

GrAduAtion fAir Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wichita Campus

inAuGurAtion ceremonyfor president t.J. ArAntFriday, March 30, 2012 • Wichita Campus

AnnuAl eAster eGG huntsSaturday, March 31, 2012 • Topeka Education Center Saturday, April 7, 2012 • Wichita Campus

2012 commencement exercisesWichita - Saturday, May 5, 2012INTRUST Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman

30th AnnuAl urbAnchicAGo trip reunionFriday, May 13, 2012 • Wichita Campus

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