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

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Martha L. Linsner, G’98QSM Class Agent

mlinsner@tckansas.com

Unexpected MentorsMost everyone can visualize what the word “mentor” means. When you hear this word, perhaps you envision someone who has impacted your life in some way, shape or form. Do you visualize someone from your workplace, a teacher, a parent? Who is your mentor?

My second-grade teacher was recently featured in the Wichita Eagle announcing the celebration of 50 years of marriage. I took the time to send her a card and let her know how she impacted my life. She returned a thank you note stating, “Hearing from a past student is so rewarding to a teacher!”

Have you ever considered a mentor to be anyone you learn from? They can be anyone who possesses a quality or exhibits a skill that you would like to improve. Think about who you know that fits this description and consider them your unexpected mentor! In a constant quest to improve, you can learn from lots of individuals if you open your mind to be more complete.

Upcoming University EventsExciting things are happening at Friends University this spring! For those of you who reside in the Wichita area, mark your

calendars for the 14th Annual Chili Cook-off. This year’s event takes place from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. It’s a fun time to come back to campus, enjoy some free food and vote for your favorite chili and booth theme. Be sure to stick around for the basketball games later that same night.

Speaking of Falcon athletics, for a list of upcoming games and locations (both on campus and abroad), please feel free to visit www.friendsathletics.com.

If you live in the northeast part of Kansas, be sure to check out the 13th annual Easter Egg Hunt in Topeka on March 31, 2012, or the Alumni Day at the T-Bones Baseball Game in Kansas City (date to be announced later this spring).

And no matter where you live in Kansas, if you’d like information about obtaining a Friends University license plate, visit www.friends.edu/kansas-license-plates.

As always, you can either email me your news or fill out the information on the top of page 2 of this newsletter and send it to the Alumni Office. I’ll be happy to include it in the next issue of our class newsletter!

News from your class agentNews From Your Class Agent 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

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.

25 YEARS of GRADUATE EDUCATION

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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 James Porter, 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.

Alumni Spotlight

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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, 2012In between the women’s 2 p.m. and the men’s 4 p.m. basketball gamesGarvey Physical Education Center

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.

ATHLETIC HALL of FAME

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

Faculty SpotlightIn 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

Alumni Office316.295.5900

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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