good for k-state

Volume 1, Issue 1 January 2009

Rethinking redesignJustin Hall’s upcoming renovation and addition will feature new ideas in sustainability and design

March on!Since its humble beginnings in 1887, when professor Alexander Brown organized 15 student-musicians into the first band at Kansas State Agricultural College, the Kansas State University Marching Band has become an integral part of its community.

Now known as the Pride of Wildcat Land, the band faces a funding challenge that will take everyone’s help to meet. In a few short years, the band’s funding from the student privilege fee will be greatly reduced or eliminated. During that time frame, university administration, Student Government Association, Department of Music, K-State Athletics, K-State Alumni Association and the KSU Foundation will work together to secure significant and permanent sources of funding for the band.

How you can helpIncreasing private support will allow the band to respond to crucial long-term needs including new uniforms, additional scholarships and replacement of instruments. To learn more, visit www.found.ksu.edu/band.

January 2009

2 GoodShot Philanthropy on the prairie

4 GoodWord Members of Student Foundation share their

appreciation for private philanthropy at K-State

6 Rethinking redesign Justin Hall’s upcoming renovation and

addition features new ideas in sustainability and design

12 Learning from a new voice K-State students challenged by learning

disabilities benefit from a screen-reading software upgrade

14 Going global Learning abroad gives K-Staters new

world view

18 Knight flight A unique gift to K-State at Salina revamps

aviation maintenance program

20 GoodPlan Former K-State football players hope to start

new trend in giving back to the university

24 Good for All Take this pop quiz to find out what kind of

annual donor you are

26 GoodNews

28 GoodBye Honoring those who served in World War II

Good for K-State is published for the

thousands of alumni and friends who advance

K-State through philanthropy. Thank you

for all you do to keep K-State strong!

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Welcome to the inaugural issue of Good for K-State, a magazine devoted to the inspiration and impact of private philanthropy for Kansas State University. We invite your comments, questions and ideas. Just send an e-mail to [email protected]. We are eager to hear from you and welcome your participation!

Editorial teamJulie Lea, editor Shaun Kirmer, designerAmber Weaver, associate editor April Newby, writerSusan Wolf Berhow, writer Kim Zerfas, lead designerFlavia Hulsey, writer

PhotographersScott Bean, Dan Donnert, Fred and Joe Gaylor, Aaron Hawes, Alan Honey, Flavia Hulsey, David Mayes, Amy Pruss, Jim Turner

Good for K-State is published by the Kansas State University Foundation, 2323 Anderson Ave., Suite 500, Manhattan, KS 66502.

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Philanthropy on the prairieNative tallgrass prairie is the most endangered ecosystem in North America today, with less than 5 percent remaining. The Flint Hills are steep-sloped and overlain by shallow limestone soils unsuitable for cultivation. As a result, the vast majority of the Konza Prairie and its surrounding landscape has never been plowed and retains its native characteristics.

Ecological research is the central activity of the Konza Prairie Biological Station (KPBS), which is jointly owned by K-State and The Nature Conservancy. It has been operated by the College of Arts and Sciences’ Division of Biology since 1971 as a field research station. More than 850 scientific articles and books have been published based on research at the Konza Prairie, and more than 100 scientists from the United States and abroad have active research projects on site.

Now, through a generous private gift, the 99-year-old limestone barn on the Konza is being given new life as a modern scientific learning and meeting center.

The first stage of the barn’s renovation was unveiled in September at the dedication of the Cortelyou Lecture Hall. The Cortelyou family’s donation of $300,000 is the largest single donation to the Konza since its original acquisition.

Rushton Gardner Cortelyou willed the funds to K-State upon his death in 2004 to honor his father, John Van Zandt Cortelyou, a K-State faculty member from 1904 to 1934. Rushton Cortelyou’s own interest in nature, especially birding, led to the gift being designated for the Konza Prairie. The cost of the barn’s first phase was more than $700,000. Additional funding came from the National Science Foundation.

Transforming the barn into an environmentally friendly, first-rate facility is an important part of K-State’s ongoing effort to develop an International Grasslands Research Institute at the Konza and become a world-class research and training institution for the study of grassland ecology, conservation and management.

How you can helpAdditional private funds are being sought to continue the barn’s comprehensive renovation. To learn more about opportunities to contribute, contact Sheila Walker at the KSU Foundation at 800-432-1578 or [email protected].

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Large windows in the Cortelyou Lecture Hall preserve

distinctive architectural features of the original barn.

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| GoodWord | What does private philanthropy mean to K-State students? Members of Student Foundation answer this question.

Talk backDid you benefit from a scholarship donated by generous K-State alumni and friends? Tell us why you think student financial support is important by sending an e-mail to [email protected].

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Throughout my time at K-State I’ve been blessed by the support of generous donors. This support has developed into a passion for fostering philanthropy with my fellow students. After graduating I hope to continue that passion for sharing the spirit of philanthropy with fellow K-State alumni, family and friends. Thank you.

There is no question that our alumni and donors have had the greatest impact on my K-State experience. The truth is that I would not be where I am today without their generous support. Those who continue to give to K-State inspire and challenge us to ask, “What can students do to help?” Not only have you made our K-State experiences possible, you have also taught us how to do the same for others.

Imagine my joy and surprise the first summer that I opened a letter from K-State with a scholarship inside. I have a passion for helping others, and I would not be here today at K-State preparing to do so if it weren’t for donors like you. Thank you for contributing to making the dreams and hopes of students like me come true!

Matt Ebert, Rossville, Kan.Senior, computer science and leadership studies

LaKrystal McKnight, Shawnee Mission, Kan.Senior, elementary education and leadership studies

Robert Swift, Shell Knob, Mo.Junior, political science

Student body vice president

“I hung my dad’s K-State jersey in my closet at the beginning of my senior year. Each time I saw it, I smiled fondly at the purple and white material reminding me of how close my dream was to becoming a reality.”

That was the opening paragraph of my senior column in the high school newspaper, written before my parents told me they could not financially afford to send me to K-State. I was entering college when my older sister was entering law school and my brother was transferring to a four-year university, and regardless of how passionate I felt about going to K-State, financial barriers stood in our way. I cannot put words to the disappointment I felt.

Now, if I could, I would show you childhood photographs of me at Halloween, sporting my K-State cheerleader uniform, purple and white bows in my hair, or at football games with my family, or local Catbacker events with my dad. Then, I would personally thank you for my current photographs in the K-State student section and the newspaper photographs of me in the homecoming parade my first year of college. Because shortly after we ruled out K-State, I was awarded a scholarship made possible by generous donors like you who knew K-State meant more than just a college education.

To me, K-State means carrying on a legacy passed down from generations before, it means the opportunity to join my mom and aunt’s sorority, it means wearing my dad’s jersey to my first football game as a student and so much more.

I want you to know that your donations make a lifetime of difference, and my greatest hope is to carry on a K-State legacy worthy of the award I was most fortunate to receive.

Rachel Dorsey, Emporia, Kan.Junior, mass communications and leadership studies

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Justin Hall’s upcoming renovation and addition will feature new ideas in sustainability and design

By Amber Weaver

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hroughout our lifetimes we will face many decisions: how to care for our minds and bodies, how to nurture our children and aging parents, how to make our homes functional and aesthetically pleasing, or

how to invest and spend our money — all decisions that help us lead better lives.

The College of Human Ecology at K-State makes it easier for us to make these decisions.

You may remember the college as home economics; however, it has evolved into an enduring and universal field — shaping social, economic and scientific knowledge relating to people and their environments for more than 125 years.

t A home for human sciences at K-StateHoused in Justin Hall, the College of Human Ecology has made a commitment of putting people first in teaching, research and scholarship.

Justin Hall has served the needs of the College of Human Ecology for the last five decades without a major renovation. Built to house 1,000 students, the building now serves 1,900 undergraduates and 300 graduate students. Last year, the college generated $23 million — more than three times its base budget — in grants for faculty research, outreach and teaching projects.

“If K-State Human Ecology is to continue to serve the needs of our students, the state of Kansas and the world, we must invest wisely in Justin Hall so it will continue to support our work far into the future,” said Virginia Moxley, dean of the College of Human Ecology.

“Justin Hall was a model of progressive and innovative design when it was built in 1959, and we must now return it to that status,” she said. “As we move forward, we recognize that buildings for the 21st century must be environmentally responsible and designed for maximum human capacity.”

Revitalizing Justin HallThe Justin Hall renovation project will add approximately 16,000 square feet, providing urgently needed classrooms and student services space. The new classrooms will be state-of-the-art, enabling faculty members to teach students with today’s best technology.

“The wise use of physical resources has always been a major priority of our college,” Moxley said. “We hope to receive some ‘crumbling classroom’ funding, but it will be confined to electrical, plumbing and air conditioning systems.

“We are responsible to those who will follow us in Justin Hall, so we must ensure that funding is in place to maintain our facilities long into the future,” she said.

When the Justin Hall addition is fully implemented, K-State’s College of Human Ecology will have two high-tech auditorium-style classrooms seating 94 and 129 students, a smaller classroom, a student services center, a student collaborative workspace, two conference rooms and offices for the Institute for Personal Financial Planning.

“All of our building upgrades will be funded through philanthropic gifts from our alumni and friends,” Moxley said. “We deeply appreciate their investment in the improvements to our facilities.”

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The College of Human Ecology strives to lead the way at K-State, ensuring the additions to Justin Hall meet nationally accepted benchmarks for design, construction and operation of a sustainable facility.

1 The 16,000-square-foot addition will be

oriented to take full advantage of natural

light from both the north and the south and

to minimize sun from the west.

2 Shading devices and light shelves — which

allow natural light to penetrate into a

building — will control the sunlight and

reduce the need for artificial lighting.

3 An extensively planted “green roof” system

will reduce storm water runoff by up to

50 percent. The green roof and other

landscaping will feature native and drought-

resistant species, greatly curtailing the

need for irrigation.

4 The new addition will be clad in local

limestone, fiber resin panels and windows

that utilize a high percentage of recycled

aluminum.

5 The building will be designed with effective

insulation to reduce heat loss and heat gain.

Ventilation will be controlled with carbon

dioxide sensors, and windows will operate

in all new spaces, allowing natural

ventilation.

6 Energy-efficient glazing will also reduce

heat loss and heat gain through windows.

7 Interior finishes throughout the building will

be environmentally friendly. Adhesives and

paint will be low in volatile organic

compounds to enhance indoor air quality,

and carpet will be made of recycled

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Incorporating student design projectsFourth-year students in the college’s interior design program have been gaining hands-on experience working with professional designers, while completely rethinking how the 50-year-old Justin Hall building can most efficiently serve 21st century needs.

With the help of interior design faculty members, the students redesigned classrooms, labs, offices and storage to reflect the college’s ongoing commitment to responsible stewardship of its resources. Students were also responsible for generating ideas and floor plans for the building’s addition.

“The work that these students have undertaken has given them a professional experience that few other interior design students in the

country could even imagine having,” Moxley said. “Not only have they worked with spaces, budgets and clients, but they have produced a plan that can serve as our blueprint to move forward in improving our facilities.”

The future of K-State human ecologyAfter much planning, Justin Hall will be renovated and enlarged into a facility for teaching, research and learning. The building will allow students and faculty members to

further K-State’s prominence in human sciences while promoting student success.

This project could not be possible without the private contributions of K-State alumni, friends and corporations. Naming opportunities within the building exist at several funding levels. Your support will ensure that K-State has the environment and resources to advance teaching, research and scholarship for many years to come.

“K-State built the first human ecology building in the world, and now we plan to have the finest,” Moxley said.

How you can helpPrivate funds are being sought to complete the Justin Hall addition. To learn more about opportunities to contribute, contact Jennifer Rettele-Thomas at the KSU Foundation at 800-432-1578 or [email protected]. n

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Justin Hall naming opportunitiesFirst floor

Dean’s office

Student services center (part of existing building)

Institute for Personal Financial Planning

Conference rooms

Student collaborative workspace

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Departments � Department of Apparel, Textiles and Interior Design

� Department of Hospitality Management and Dietetics

� Department of Human Nutrition

School � School of Family Studies and Human Services

Centers � K-State Center on Aging

� K-State Family Center

� K-State Speech and Hearing Center

� Sensory Analysis Center

� Stone House Hoeflin Early Childhood Education Center and the C.Q. and Georgia

Chandler Institute for Child and Family Studies

Institutes � Institute for Personal Financial Planning

� Institute for Academic Alliances

Museum � KSU Historic Costume and Textile Museum

A glimpse into the College of Human EcologyK-State’s College of Human Ecology

enrolls more than 2,200

undergraduate and graduate

students, making it one of the largest

human sciences colleges in the

nation. The college is engaged in

many inter disciplinary and inter-

institutional partnerships in fields

such as food safety, nutrition, health,

sustainability and gerontology.

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Second floorLecture-style classroom (capacity 88)

High-tech classroom (capacity 129)

High-tech classroom (capacity 94)


A computer program is talking to A.J. Thompson.

Specifically, it’s reading a women’s studies test. As the computer program reads the test aloud, Thompson demonstrates how she can adjust the way the program reads: slower, faster and in different voices. She’s picked a voice that’s strikingly human and is eager to talk about why that’s important to her.

“It’s made a big difference,” she said.

To illustrate this, she switches to the software program she previously used and asks the computer to read again. Thompson laughs at the robotic voice that fills the room. It sounds like something out of an old science fiction film.

“When you can use a voice that sounds like a person, you can understand better,” she said.

That’s important to Thompson because it helps her overcome a challenge — a learning disability. In her case, it’s dyslexia. But for other students, this type of software, one of many test-taking accommodations provided by K-State Disability Support Services, helps them overcome a wide variety of challenges including everything from cognitive disabilities to visual impairments.

The new software would not have been possible without some very special K-Staters, Jud and Linda Neal.

“The Neals are the first people to donate money to the Disability Support Services Excellence Fund, and that gift is what really led to the purchase of this improved software,”

said Andrea Blair, director of Disability Support Services, an office that serves 450 students, 80 of whom might not succeed without the adaptive software.

“Students with learning disabilities or who are strong audio learners have such a hard time with the reading process itself that they often have a problem with comprehending the information they are reading,” Blair said. “Being able to hear it, they can immediately focus on comprehension.”

In fact, Blair says many students — from freshman to graduate students — spend hours in the Disability Support Services office and their Adaptive Technology Lab in Hale Library using this type of software. They also come for other resources including listening devices, audio books and recorded lectures. Some students need the office to write letters to instructors about their disability, or they might need a note taker or sign language interpreter. And increasingly, these students need help with technology.

“It used to be, when you talked about disability support, you were talking about architectural barriers,” Blair said. “Now it’s about technological barriers, too. If a professor puts a journal article online and doesn’t provide it in an accessible format, a disabled student using adaptive software may not be able to access the article. Making online course content accessible is an important part of what we currently do.”

K-State students challenged by learning disabilities benefit from a screen-reading software upgrade

By Susan Wolf Berhow


A.J. Thompson, a junior in social sciences from Minneapolis, Kan., uses improved screen-reading software made possible thanks to a gift to Disability Support Services.

How you can helpDisability Support Services is just one of many offices that

enhance the college experience for K-State students. Your

gift can make a difference by providing flexible resources for

the following student life programs:

Academic Assistance Center

Academic Career Information Center

Career and Employment Services

Developing Scholars

Educational and Personal Development

Greek Affairs

Housing and Dining Services

K-State Student Union

Non-traditional Student Programming

Office of Student Activities and Services

Office of Student Life

Recreational Services

To find out more, contact Mindy Weixelman at the KSU

Foundation at 800-432-1578 or [email protected].

To learn more about Disability Support Services, visit

www.k-state.edu/dss.

K-State students challenged by learning disabilities benefit from a screen-reading software upgrade

By Susan Wolf Berhow

For the Neals, the decision to designate their gift to Disability Support Services was a natural one. They saw firsthand how the office made a difference in the life of their daughter, Michelle, and they wanted to provide flexible resources to the office so they could meet the evolving needs of students.

“We wanted to give back to the school and help other students who face similar challenges as our daughter,” Jud Neal said. “We are appreciative of the university staff for its commitment to provide services to these hard-working students.”

Thompson is one of them. She works part time at a local restaurant and as a test proctor in Disability Support Services. She also spends about three hours a day reading for her four classes. When she graduates, she hopes to work with inner-city children with learning disabilities, maybe with a non-profit organization.

Thanks to the Neals’ gift, it might be a little easier for Thompson to realize that dream.

“Just to be able to come in here and know I am not going to have to hassle with a program that sounds like a robot is really nice,” she said. “It’s so much easier.” n

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Study abroad

enriches and diversifies the

educational experience. Living and

studying in unfamiliar environments benefits all

students — it heightens cultural awareness, improves

self-reliance and nurtures a global perspective.

Private support for study abroad programs at K-State

will ensure that students do not simply read about

different cultures, but have the opportunity to

learn and grow through an international

experience.

By Flavia Hulsey


Every year more than 600 K-State students leave Manhattan, Kan., to study abroad — choosing from more than 190 universities worldwide. They can also intern, work or spend summers in just about any country in the world. The experiences gained by students who study abroad are numerous and invaluable.

But the experiences of these students are not purely academic. According to Yar Ebadi, dean of the College of Business Administration, and the department heads in the college, they notice a dramatic difference in the maturity, motivation and perspective of those students who have traveled abroad compared to those who have not.

Larry and Pat Kendall, Fort Collins, Colo., experienced a similar growth in their global perspective when they lived in Europe shortly after graduating from K-State.

“Growing up in Kansas, we had not really seen any of the world,” Larry Kendall said. “We hadn’t

even seen the ocean or flown on an airplane by the time we graduated from K-State. Within six months of

graduation we were living in Germany.

“That experience greatly expanded our perceptual map — our world view. It shaped our thinking, our decisions and, we believe, our future success.”

Last year, they established the Kendall Scholarship for Overseas Experience for College of Business Administration students. The Kendalls’ fund has already helped nearly 20 business administration students travel abroad.

“We hope these scholarships dramatically expand the students’ world views so that they are more successful in their careers, lives, relationships and as citizens,” Pat Kendall said.

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Going global

The tallgrass prairies and rolling hills of Manhattan, Kan., provide the perfect

backdrop for the more than 23,000 students who make K-State their home in pursuit of a college degree.

In an increasingly global workplace, however, employers seek well-rounded students who have studied outside of the United States.

Study-abroad programs allow students to complete coursework while also experiencing firsthand the culture, traditions and practices of a foreign country.

These students may then apply this international knowledge toward their degree field and in their future careers.

“I feel very fortunate in that every day I see the positive difference the Kendall scholarship program is making in the classroom and in the lives of so many of our students,” said Swinder Janda, professor of marketing and Paul Edgerley Chair in Global Business. “It has been my pleasure to help implement the program, which has been a tremendous educational asset to our students interested in study abroad.”

Thanks to travel abroad scholarships from K-State alumni, students can experience new cultures across the world

Experiencing other culturesBeing from Manhattan, Kan., I never really had much exposure to world culture. I saw that the people in Mazatlán, Mexico, live so simply — in a good way. I realized that here, in the states, we sometimes live in excess.

In the classroomMy Spanish has improved immensely after studying abroad, which is evident in my comprehension and performance in my current Spanish class, Hispanic readings. In my pursuit of the Certificate in International Business, I will be able to relate my study-abroad experiences to the teachings in various classes.

Words of gratitudeThank you to the Kendalls from the bottom of my heart. The support that you provided is something that has enabled me to become not only a better student but also a better person. One day, I hope to return the favor you have given me to future students at K-State.Nathaniel Garcia

Senior in accounting with an International Business Certificate and minor in Spanish

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How you can helpPrivate funds to support study abroad experiences help students gain a broader world view, which is increasingly necessary in a global workplace. To learn more about opportunities to support students who wish to study abroad, contact Bill Grevas at the KSU Foundation at 800-432-1578 or [email protected].

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Two culturesI am half Korean, and this was the first time I had ever had the opportunity to see the other side of my culture. I realize now from meeting my family why I am the way I am in certain aspects. Before, I just figured I had my own ways of doing things, but now, I feel a greater link to my relatives overseas.

Challenging courseworkI completed two business courses, taught by professors from around the world, and they were some of the toughest classes I have ever taken in my life. I had the opportunity to study with students from across the world, and though the classes were challenging, I did well in both.

Words of gratitudeI cannot thank the Kendalls enough. This experience was much more than just a typical study-abroad experience. It allowed me to get to know who I really am and find a place in the hearts of my relatives that have never had a relationship with me. The opportunity given to me because of your contribution is priceless, and I will forever be indebted.

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Donald HamptonJunior in management information systems with minors in economics and leadership studies

Learning the cultureI was fully immersed in the Irish lifestyle. It’s a highly laid back culture, and they take family and respect seriously. Irish people are so genuine and sincere; they love to talk about the states and U.S. politics. It was fun for me to hear what other people think about the only life that I know.

Working abroadI had an internship with the largest Irish insurance company. I lived and worked in the heart of Dublin for two months. As part of my program I also took a course in Irish culture and history. I believe my experience will help in my future career endeavors because studying abroad is not something that many people can say they have done.

Words of gratitudeThanks to the Kendalls for your help in getting me to Ireland. I can never repay the experience you became part of. I have no regrets and countless memories from the chance that I had this summer.

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KNIGHT

A unique gift to K-State at Salina revamps aviation maintenance program

By April NewbyPhotos by Jim Turner


Kenny and Tamara Knight

arrived at K-State at Salina the way many do — by plane.

But this time the Knights didn’t leave on their Cessna

421-B; they left it as a gift for students instead.

The Knights, generous friends of the university, donated the airplane to K-State at Salina in December 2007, and it’s the reason why aviation maintenance students are looking at their classes in a whole new way.

Because the aircraft is so different from others the university owns, students in the aviation maintenance program were afforded a slew of new opportunities. The Cessna is one of only a few aircraft the students will work on that will also be taken into the air, pairing a practical element with concepts taught in class.

“The students would learn anyway, but this donation allows for a higher level of learning and elaboration,” said Andrew Smith, assistant professor of aviation. “It will be a hands-on experience for them.”

Previously, the students’ experience was limited to single-engine work. In addition to being a multi-engine plane, the Cessna is a cabin-class aircraft that needs constant care and maintenance — a much more competitive tool for learning.

“It’s great live experience on an airplane we will actually be flying;

it’s a full complete airplane,” said John Seim, junior in aviation maintenance and the professional pilot program. “It gives you a great appreciation for the program.”

K-State at Salina, also known as the College of Technology and Aviation, can trace its roots back to the mid-1960s, when it was simply known as the Shilling Institute. The program has made leaps and bounds since, and provides an undeniable pull for potential students.

The Knights’ donation will continue to keep K-State’s aviation maintenance program competitive. Allan Richardson, junior in aviation maintenance, simply smiled when asked about the donors.

“I’d like to give them a good thank you.”

How you can helpIf you are interested in supporting K-State at Salina’s aviation programs, contact Mark Friesen at the KSU Foundation at 800-432-1578 or [email protected]. n

FLIGHTJohn Seim, junior in aviation maintenance and the professional pilot program, demonstrates how to operate the flight and engine controls of the Cessna.

Clockwise from top left: Richardson, Seim and Taylor install screws in the inner engine cowling. The Cessna is one of only a few aircraft the students at K-State at Salina will have the opportunity to work on that will also be taken into the air.

From left: Allan Richardson, junior in aviation maintenance, Andrew Smith, assistant professor of aviation maintenance, and Jesse Taylor, senior in aviation maintenance, inspect the condition, color and quantity of the aircraft engine oil.


It’s a late Tuesday morning in Kansas City, Mo., and two

K-State football greats are meeting to share their insights

about what they hope will be a new trend in K-State football

— giving back to the university.

Jon and Gretchen McGraw arrive with 14-month-old son,

Lawson, who immediately points to the television. His

excitement is focused on the Monday Night Football recap on

ESPN, and he wants to make sure Dad is watching, too.

Enter Kevin Lockett. He grins from ear to ear when talking

about the joys of diaper duty and early mornings that

accompany the newest addition to his family: twin sons

Jacob and Jordan.

After a few moments of catching up, Jon, Gretchen and

Kevin focus on the task at hand — a little bit of reminiscing

about K-State and a lot of discussion about its future.

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Kevin LockettAs a highly acclaimed wide receiver at K-State, Lockett joined the NFL in 1997. His career as a professional wide receiver lasted seven years, playing for the Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Jets.

Twelve years after his graduation from K-State, Lockett is still the career leader in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.

“My time at K-State was absolutely unbelievable; I couldn’t have gone to a better place,” he said. “Coach (Bill) Snyder is a great football coach, and everybody knows that — but he really helped me grow up, think outside of just football and place importance on my family, schoolwork and future.”

Lockett is still involved with the university, serving on the leadership committee for the School of Leadership Studies and as a member of the KSU Foundation Board of Trustees and Executive Committee.

“I didn’t realize how big a K-State fan I was until after I graduated,” Lockett said. “K-State fans are great, but it

goes beyond football. I’m a big fan of the university, and what the university stands for — from the president to coaches to everything that happens within the Manhattan community — and that makes K-State special.”

Last summer, Lockett and his wife, Cheryl, decided to support K-State football and the School of Leadership Studies with a gift of life insurance.

“Our intent was to give to the areas that were special to our hearts,” Cheryl Lockett said. “Kansas State football will always be special to Kevin and creating future leaders is a part of our family’s mission.”

“By giving a gift of life insurance, we were able to give a substantial gift to K-State — something that a lot of families don’t think about until they’re older,” Kevin Lockett said.

“It’s important to see a new trend of younger people, especially former athletes, who are interested in giving back, and in big ways. I hope this will create a movement that Jon (McGraw) and I can look back and remember being at the forefront of something else at K-State.”

Lockett was a second-round NFL draft pick from K-State. His favorite athlete while he was growing up was Michael Irvin.

Lockett and his wife, Cheryl, recently made a gift of life insurance to benefit K-State. The Locketts have four sons: Tyler, 16; Sterling, 5; and newborn twins Jacob and Jordan.

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Jon McGrawA native of Riley, Kan., McGraw was a non-scholarship, redshirt freshman at K-State in 1997, but quickly became the favorite hometown boy on the team.

“I still remember the first game my freshman year, walking down the ramp and seeing that sea of purple and feeling goose bumps,” McGraw said. “It was almost like growing up in a fishbowl — like the Truman Show — a perfect little world at K-State.”

McGraw became a starter as a junior, and received Big 12 Honorable Mentions by the national coaches and Associated Press. He was drafted to the NFL in 2002 as a second-round pick by the New York Jets. He also played two years with the Detroit Lions and is currently with the Kansas City Chiefs.

“Having played in the NFL for a while, I have a greater appreciation for the support through the good times and the bad that K-State fans have always had,” he said.

McGraw and his wife, Gretchen, also decided to support K-State Athletics and the School of Leadership Studies through a gift of life insurance.

“I want to give back to who I’ve received from,” McGraw said. “K-State has done a tremendous amount for me, and although I worked very hard, the university gave me a great opportunity.”

Although Gretchen McGraw did not attend K-State, she shares her husband’s feelings about the importance of supporting the university.

“Since I had to work through school, I was able to see how big a role scholarships played in allowing students to be involved in campus life and focus on academics,” she said. “With this gift, we wanted to create more availability for students to receive scholarships.”

“Giving back to K-State is something that we wanted to do — it was just something that we thought would be way down the road,” Jon McGraw said. “At this stage in life, there are a

lot of unknowns. Our gift was a great option to fit our stage of life. We were still able to give a sizeable gift that we were happy to give — and that we thought K-State deserved.” n

| GoodPlan | Jon, Gretchen and Lawson McGraw welcomed a baby girl to their family in December. The McGraws recently made a gift of life insurance to K-State.

Jon McGraw credits his father as a source of inspiration on and off the field.

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Gifts of life insuranceA gift of life insurance enables a donor to make a substantial future gift by making modest premium payments over time.

“Because my wife and I have young children and many future expenses, this was a great way to give a substantial gift in a creative way,” Kevin Lockett said.

There are several ways to make a gift to K-State through life insurance: Donors may wish to change the ownership and beneficiary of an existing policy or purchase a new policy with the KSU Foundation as owner and beneficiary. If you make K-State the owner and beneficiary of a policy, you are entitled to certain tax advantages.

The contract’s value and premiums, given to K-State through the KSU Foundation, may qualify for an income tax deduction. Upon death, the insurance proceeds go to the designated purpose at the university set forth by the donor.

“If you have an interest in giving a gift, in my opinion, K-State is the ideal recipient,” Jon McGraw said. “The KSU Foundation has a multitude of ways to be able give back. We encourage everyone to investigate how they want to have the greatest impact at K-State.”

Other K-State football philanthropists

“ My wife, Kaye, and I are honored to have been blessed with resources to establish a scholarship in honor of my family. K-State football has been a major part of my family’s traditions. In addition to playing on the field, our many family members and friends who sat in the stands to root for our Wildcats made the difference in how the Bogue family enjoyed K-State football.”

— Gary Bogue, K-State safety, 1973–76, and graduate assistant coach, 1980–82

“ I am proud to be a part of the foundation that Coach (Bill) Snyder built at K-State. I know that I would not be in the position I am in today without his mentoring, guidance, coaching and most of all his ability to bring out the best in me. After speaking with former players Joe Gordon and Kevin Lockett, it was easy for me to make the decision to give back to the program that gave me the opportunity of a lifetime!”

— Damion McIntosh, K-State lineman, 1995–99

“ I was fortunate to receive a K-State scholarship that provided me the opportunity to play football, which I loved, and achieve a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering. During my 32-year career with 3M, I was able to realize the value of a K-State education. I now feel it is payback time, and I want to help student football athletes achieve a college degree and enhance K-State’s ability to continue attracting outstanding educators in the College of Engineering.”

— Dean Skaer, K-State center and right linebacker, 1956–58

How you can helpIf you are interested in making a philanthropic impact at K-State with a

gift of life insurance, contact the gift planning department at the KSU Foundation at 800-432-1578 or [email protected].

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There are many ways to make a statement with your gift to K-State each year — you just have to find the right fit for you. Take this quiz and find out your annual giving personality.

1. Iwoulddescribemygivinghabitsas:

a. Consistent. I’ve been giving to K-State for years.

b. Non-existent. I’ve never given before.

c. Sporadic. I give off and on, depending on the year.

2.WhenIthinkbackonmyyearsatK-State,thememoriesIcherishmostare:

a. Outside the classroom. Campus life was most important to me.

b. In the classroom. My experience in my academic major made the biggest impact.

c. Both! I have so many good memories, I have trouble choosing.

3.Whenitcomestomyphilanthropicgoals,Iwantto:

a. Help out a “mini-me.” I want to help students in my college who like what I was into as a student.

b. Support all K-Staters. I want to help students, faculty, facilities — wherever the need is greatest.

c. Make a big impact. I love K-State so much, I’m dreaming big!

What is considered the university’s “greatest need” for the coming year?Without a doubt, scholarships. With a challenging economy and tuition increases, the need to help students offset the cost to attend K-State is the university’s greatest challenge. Enrollment at K-State is at an all-time high, which is exciting — it means we’re continuing to offer one of the best higher-education opportunities in the state. But providing resources to help these students pay for tuition and books is continually more difficult. That’s why private support from generous K-State alumni and friends is so crucial right now.

FAQsWhat is annual giving?K-Staters become annual givers when they make the decision to give back to K-State each and every year. Some K-Staters choose to give back to their academic college, some choose to support a specific program or campuswide needs through the K-State Annual Fund. No matter what area you choose to support, your consistent giving ensures K-State’s future as one of the nation’s top land-grant universities.

What kind of annual donor are you?

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3–4 points: College fund donorFor you, it’s all about your experience in the classroom, and you’d like to make sure current and future K-Staters have the same opportunities. You give back to a specific college or program by responding to appeals in the mail, giving online or answering your Telefund call. Your generosity provides flexible resources that help meet the needs of students and the faculty who serve them, such as facility and technology improvements, programs that enhance student and faculty diversity, research opportunities and the university’s most pressing need — scholarships. Bottom line — academic deans count on your gifts to make sure all K-Staters are getting the best education possible.

5–8 points: K-State Annual Fund donorYou love all things K-State, and your commitment to the K-State Annual Fund benefits so many aspects of campus. Your gift allows university President Jon Wefald, as well as the soon-to-be-selected university president, the ability to further many areas of greatest need across campus — new lab equipment, technology upgrades, library acquisitions, faculty and staff enhancements and, of course, scholarships. And many ways exist to support the K-State Annual Fund. You can make a gift to the annual fund online or through letters you get in the mail. So whether you’re a first-time giver, or a long-time K-State supporter, your gift, when added together with others’, combines to make an immediate impact at the university.

9 points and above: Leadership gift donorYour checkbook is purple. You’re passionate about giving to your favorite college and programs, as well as to the K-State Annual Fund. You have the ability to give at a higher level, and your gifts are instrumental in helping various areas on campus achieve goals that would otherwise be impossible. But you always yearn to do more and offer help where it’s most needed. The good news? You can! Contact Mindy Weixelman at the KSU Foundation at 800-432-1578 or [email protected].

How do I choose from the various requests to contribute to K-State?There’s no one way to be an annual donor. Those requests you receive represent all the different options you have to contribute each year. From your Telefund call and other requests from your academic college, to appeals for the K-State Annual Fund and other programs, you can give back to the areas you care about most.

Does even a small gift each year really make that much of a difference?Yes! When it comes to the K-State family, there is strength in numbers. When all of our gifts are added together, K-State alumni and friends can make the biggest impact on the university’s future. Your gift — no matter the size — really does make a difference!


| GoodNews | K-State faculty and staff participate in annual campaignFor the second year in a row, 32 percent of K-State faculty and staff members participated in the Unity and Pride Campaign, the 2008 All-University Campaign for K-State, including more than 230 individuals who gave for the first time.

In its third year, the faculty and staff fundraising campaign to benefit K-State matched participation from last year’s successful campaign and doubled participation from the inaugural 2006 campaign.

“I was pleased with the participation we achieved, particularly in light of the current economic situation,” said Gary Pierzynski, one of four campaign co-chairs and head of K-State’s Department of Agronomy. “The importance of private giving to K-State will only continue to increase.”

A group of about 100 campus volunteers helped coordinate the campaign that was specifically focused on the participation of all employees, faculty and staff of the campus, the K-State Alumni Association, KSU Foundation and K-State Athletics.

Two professors receive alumni association’s Iman Awards

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Student Foundation earns top honorsMembers of the KSU Student Foundation were recently presented with

an award for Outstanding External Program by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education Affiliated Student Advancement Program. The award recognizes Student Foundation for their efforts to raise funds through the K-State Proud campaign,

which creates Student Opportunity Awards for the K-State community. Members were recognized for their innovative approach to engaging K-State students in philanthropy.

Student Opportunity Awards are distributed in two ways:

K-State Hero Awards recognize students who have shown an outstanding commitment to K-State through

campus leadership, community service or other areas of student life.

Douglas Benson, professor in the Department of Modern Languages, and Kenneth J. Klabunde, University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemistry, were honored Nov. 17 with the Dr. Ron and Rae Iman Outstanding Faculty Awards for Research and Teaching.

The K-State Alumni Association presented the awards during a ceremony at the alumni center with each recipient receiving a $5,000 stipend.

Benson was honored with the Dr. Ron and Rae Iman Outstanding Faculty Award for Teaching for his excellence in high quality of instruction, strong relationships with students inside and outside of the classroom and reputation for scholarship and distinguished service to the university.

“I am especially thankful to the Imans for their contribution,” Benson said. “It is very gratifying to be in my 40th year of teaching and

Douglas Benson

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K-State Proud Awards are distributed by a student allocations committee to help students who are struggling to make ends meet and have exhausted all other forms of financial assistance.

Sponsored by the KSU Foundation, Student Foundation works with foundation staff and volunteers to uphold the mission of uniting philanthropic desires with university priorities.

Minnesota couple supports ROTC at K-StateA dedication ceremony for a building in the Jardine Complex to house K-State ROTC students was held Oct. 4. The Saunders Barracks was made possible through a generous gift from Col. H. Duane and Bonnie Saunders, Eden Prairie, Minn.

The Saunderses’ $1.5 million contribution to K-State named the Saunders Barracks and will also create the H. Duane and Bonnie Saunders Scholarship, will endow the Colonel H. Duane Saunders and Bonnie Saunders Army ROTC Excellence Fund, and will provide support to the Department of Housing and Dining Services.

“We are elated by this thoughtful gift made by Duane and Bonnie,” said Lt. Col. Arthur DeGroat, director of military affairs at K-State. “The barracks as well as the excellence fund will help improve the quality of life for our Army ROTC students and the quality of the program.”

The Saunderses’ gift named building number nine in the complex as the Saunders Barracks. Occupancy for the barracks began in the fall 2008 semester.

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receiving this award. There are so many other faculty members who are deserving of this award as well.”

Benson came to K-State in 1980. His academic interests include 20th century Spanish and Chicano poetry and strategies for teaching language, culture and literature.

Klabunde was honored with the Dr. Ron and Rae Iman Outstanding Faculty Award for Research for his significant contributions through research to improve the betterment of the educational experience or whose research has had a significant impact on his or her area of study.

“This means a lot to me and my students,” said Klabunde. “It’s very prestigious coming from alumni of K-State. I especially appreciate it because it is an award specifically for faculty accomplishments. More of these types of awards are needed.”

Klabunde has been at K-State since 1979. He has pioneered research on microscopic nanoparticles, and has published more than 450 journal articles and three books.

Kenneth Klabunde

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Saunders Barracks in the Jardine Complex.


Army ROTC cadet Chance Moyer and Air Force ROTC cadet Maj. Scott Ferguson tip an ammunition box containing soil from Arlington National Cemetery and veterans’ cemeteries from throughout Kansas to become part of the foundation upon which a World War II memorial will be built at K-State.

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Honoring those who served in World War IIShrapnel from the battlegrounds of France and sand from Iwo Jima are now part of the foundation upon which K-State’s new World War II memorial will be constructed.

An Oct. 25 ceremony to break ground for the memorial was attended by more than 100 people, at least 30 of whom contributed soil to honor K-State veterans. Soil from Arlington National Cemetery and veterans’ cemeteries from throughout Kansas was also added to the site.

The idea for a World War II memorial on campus was championed by a small group of war veterans who worked with university President Jon Wefald and the KSU Foundation to find a site for the memorial and to raise private funds to build it. The memorial will honor the more than 7,500 K-Staters who served their country during World War II.

Located north of McCain Auditorium and south of the lawn in front of Anderson Hall, the memorial will be situated on the newly constructed Goldstein Circle Drive, named in honor of Jack Goldstein, Manhattan, Kan., a longtime university supporter and benefactor of the memorial.

How you can helpFundraising is ongoing for phase two and three of the project, which will include construction of the actual memorial and the creation of an interactive data system to record the names and biographies of those who served. Please contact KSU Foundation President Gary Hellebust at 800-432-1578 or [email protected] to learn more.

Talk backWere you a K-State student during or immediately following World War II? Share your memories with us by sending an e-mail to [email protected].

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