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sluoai_alumni-83 Universitas - Issue 28.2 (Spring 2002) Universitas: the magazine of Saint Louis University St. Louis University St. Louis University -- Periodicals; Universities and colleges -- Missouri -- Saint Louis -- Periodicals Spring 2002 issue of Universitas: the magazine of Saint Louis University 2002 2002 PDF utas_spring_02 universitas 2000 LD4817 .S52 U5 Copyright Saint Louis University. All rights reserved. Saint Louis University Libraries Digitization Center text eng Saint Louis University Marketing and Communications T H E M AG A Z I N E O F S A I N T L O U I S U N I V E R S I T Y S P R I N G 2 0 0 2 By Lawrence Biondi, SJ Saint Louis University President The following is a commentary about athletics that I recently wrote for the St. Louis Post- Dispatch. Because so many UNIVERSITAS readers also follow the Billikens, I thought you might find it interesting. I was asked recently on St. Louis’ KMOX Radio, “If you had the opportunity for Saint Louis University’s basketball team to win a couple of championships, and it puts Saint Louis University on a greater map, you’d have more applications every year, perhaps the average SATs and grade point average would go up, you’d get more money for the endowment, but to do so, you might have to have fewer players graduate every year, would you make that bargain?” My answer was no. Look at Duke and Stanford. It is possible for a university to have both high academic and athletic standards. It’s not inconsistent to be bright and well-motivated educationally and be a good athlete. We are committed to our athletic pro-gram, but more importantly to our athletes — and to all of our stu-dents. I’m also asked, every time there’s a hint that an NBA team might even consider St. Louis, when Saint Louis University is going to build its own arena. If an NBA team were to come to town, it would be a challenge to Saint Louis University’s athletic department. We need a flexible schedule of game dates from which to choose. I’m afraid that – if we’re fourth on the schedule after the National Hockey League Blues, the NBA and special events — we will be playing ball at inconvenient or impractical times. We’ve had architectural consultants come in, and we’ve looked at what a 13,000-15,000-seat arena would cost. It would be approxi-mately $55 to $60 million. With men’s and women’s basketball and one graduation ceremony, which would account for approximately 40 days of arena use a year, that cost seems hard to justify. We are inves-tigating ways to build a facility that also will be useful for additional activities to make better use of this investment. We will do whatever it takes to support all our athletic programs. But as a Catholic, Jesuit, research university with a growing national reputation, we have sever-al other projects competing for funding. We plan to build a science research building that could cost any-where from $75 million to $100 million. We are doing groundbreak-ing research in many areas, including vaccines for AIDS and smallpox, and we need a facility to accommodate this important work. Our stu-dent center is an old building, and we’ve outgrown it. There’s a need for expanding Busch Memorial Center, and the students have voted to increase their stu-dent activity fees to help pay for it. Although some say a strong athletic program is all it takes to put a university on the map, this is not completely true. Yes, Doug Flutie brought national prominence to Boston College. But so did former Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill, whose political influence helped Boston College with governmental financial support. Although sports raises the prominence of a university to some extent, I strongly believe that the future of our student-athletes is more important than the prominence that it may bring to our uni-versity. For six years in a row, Saint Louis University student-athletes have been ranked No. 1 in Conference USA for grade point average. That’s what makes me proud. We run a clean program at Saint Louis University. We graduate our students. We want our students to be student-athletes — not athletes who happen to be students from time to time. UNIVERSITAS Volume 28, No. 2 Editor Laura Geiser (A&S ’90, Grad ’92) Contributors Chris Waldvogel Marie Dilg (Soc Ser ’94) Kathryn Hundman Photo Credits Dale Allen, 4 Bill Barrett, 4 Steve Dolan, 3 Dan Donovan, 19 Kevin Lowder, inside front cover, 2, 3 Dave Preston, 16-17, 27 John Vieth, 5 James Visser, cover, 15, 21, 23 Design AKA Design Inc. Art Direction: Richie Murphy Design: Stacy Lanier UNIVERSITAS is published quarterly by Saint Louis University. Opinions expressed in UNIVERSITAS are those of the individual authors and not neces-sarily those of the University adminis-tration. Unsolicited manuscripts and photographs are welcome but will be returned only if accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Letters to the editor must be signed, and letters not intended for publica-tion should indicate that fact. The editor reserves the right to edit all items. Please address all mail to UNIVERSITAS, DuBourg Hall 39, 221 N. Grand, St. Louis, MO 63103. We accept e-mail at utas@slu.edu and fax submissions at (314) 977-2249. Address fax submissions to Editor, UNIVERSITAS. Postmaster: Send address changes to UNIVERSITAS, Saint Louis University, 221 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103. World Wide Web address: www.slu.edu/alumni/universitas/ UNIVERSITAS is printed by Universal Printing Co. and mailed by Accurate Business Mailers Inc. Worldwide circulation: 106,500 © 2002, Saint Louis University. All rights reserved. On the Cover: The University’s Salus Center, home of the Water Tower Inn, featured on page 23. IIN MEMORIIAM AALLUUMMNNII nnootteess 2 24 32 28 30 SPRING 2002 6 The Phantom Menace SLU experts are at the forefront of bioterrorism research. 10 Into Afghanistan A SLU professor brings medical aid to a war-torn country. 14 One on One Men’s basketball coach Lorenzo Romar talks about life, faith and sport. 20 Zoinks! Alumnus James Gunn is the man behind this summer’s Scooby Doo. 23 Room at the Inn A look at the University’s new hotel, the Water Tower Inn. C O N T E N T S 2 A Sodexho employee instructs a SLU student volunteer in food preparation. ‘Campus Kitchen’ feeds area needy October marked the debut of the Saint Louis University Campus Kitchen, where SLU students and vol-unteers cook and deliver meals to St. Louis neighbors in need. The program is a unique cooperative between the University’s Center for Leadership and Community Service, Sodexho Dining Services, the Campus Kitchens Project and local non-profit service organiza-tions working together to eliminate hunger in St. Louis. SLU was chosen as the national pilot for the program, which also is designed to develop students into com-munity leaders and provide job training for others in the community. The project is fueled by the energy of approximately 150 SLU stu-dent volunteers and more than 500 pounds of unused food a week from Sodexho’s SLU tabulates record enrollment Census figures show the largest enrollment ever for Saint Louis University. A total of 11,145 students are participating in undergradu-ate, graduate or professional programs. The previous record for overall SLU enrollment was set last year at 11,112 students. The most significant areas of growth for the University include the School of Public Health and SLU’s Madrid campus. The campus in Spain enrolled 10.2 percent more students than last year, and the School of Public Health has grown by 9.4 percent. Parks College of Engineering and Aviation enrollment increased 3.4 per-cent, while the John Cook School of Business climbed 3.1 percent. SLU supports Midtown renewal Saint Louis University has unveiled a new initiative that will help revitalize devel-opment in the St. Louis Midtown community sur-rounding the University. The SLU board of trustees has authorized the establishment of a revolving loan fund of $10 million to be earmarked for real estate development pro-jects near the campus. “The loan fund will target neighbor-hood projects that complement and support the University’s own development efforts and interests. The fund will be an investment of the University’s endowment,” said University President Lawrence Biondi, S.J. “We’d like to see the area around Saint Louis University and the cultural district devel-op into a true urban neighbor-hood, where people live and work, as well as attend classes and cultural institutions.” Lilly Grant’s focus is vocations Saint Louis University now has an additional $1.93 million devoted entire-ly to helping students consid-er their calling. The Lilly Endowment Inc. awarded the funds in support of the University’s “Vocation: Interiority, Community and Engaged Service” project. VOICES will encourage stu-dents to reflect on faith and value commitments, as well as service to others, when choosing careers. An interdis-ciplinary, University-wide project, VOICES will feature vocational retreats for stu-dents and developmental retreats for faculty and staff; enhanced attention toward vocation in programs and ser-vices provided by academic advising and career services; internships with local congre-gations and the Center for Liturgy; curriculum and research initiatives exploring vocation and leadership; and other various activities, such as lectures. operations here. Sodexho and University employees work alongside students to cook the food in the DeMattias Hall kitchen and have served more than 5,000 meals to the St. Louis hungry with the assis-tance of established service agencies across the area. 2 named Centers of Excellence Two of Saint Louis University’s nationally known programs have received Center of Excellence designation. The programs are the Liver Center, headed by Drs. Bruce Bacon and Adrian Di Bisceglie, both of the divi-sion of gastroenterology and hepatology, and the Health Communication Research Laboratory, led by Dr. Matthew W. Kreuter, associate professor in the School of Public Health. The programs will share approximately $1 million in additional funding during a three-year period. The centers were made possi-ble by Project SLU2000, a five-year, $100 million initia-tive to improve academics, facilities and information sys-tems begun in 1999. Approximately 40 percent of the initiative is funded from the University’s endowment. Governor finds security at SLU In November, Missouri Gov. Bob Holden came to Saint Louis University to unveil the Missouri Security Panel, a diverse group of officials and citizens who will assess the sta-tus of the state’s security in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Holden chose SLU for his announcement because it’s home to the University’s Center for the Study of Bioterrorism and Emerging Infections (see story on page 6). In addition, Dr. Richard Kurz, a professor of public health administration, has been named a member of the new 32-member panel. “The Missouri Security Panel will conduct a security audit throughout the state, deter-mining what potential risk NEWS BRIEFS By The Numbers 5,536 Undergraduate admissions applications received for SLU’s class of 2005. The total is 8 percent more than last year. Ten years ago, there were just 2,814 applications for admission. 21 Sports clubs sponsored by the University’s department of campus recreation. These include ice hock-ey, cycling, rugby, crew and cricket. 28 Times Saint Louis University was mentioned in the New York Times during 2001. 1,042 Times SLU was mentioned in the country’s top 100 newspapers during 2001. 6,075 Media mentions of SLU (excluding sports) from July 1, 2000, to June 30, 2001 — a 55 percent increase from the previous year. Dr. Paul Young (A&S ’47), chairman of the department of anatomy and neurobiology and a SLU faculty member for more than 44 years, received SLU’s Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award this fall. The awards program honors dedicated teachers in the St. Louis community. … Dr. William True has been appointed interim dean for the School of Public Health. A faculty member at Saint Louis University since 1979, True has been a professor of community health in the School of Public Health since 1994. The search for a new dean for the school is under way. … U.S. Secretary of Commerce Donald Evans was the keynote speaker at this fall’s Global Outlook Conference pre-sented by the University’s Boeing Institute of International Business at the John Cook School of Business. … Dr. Patrick Welch, professor of economics and a SLU faculty member since 1974, received the 2001 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Now in its 10th year, the award recognizes outstanding faculty members from Missouri colleges and universities. … Steve Vincent is SLU’s new associate vice presi-dent for alumni relations. For 10 years he worked for the Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity headquarters in Memphis, Tenn., most recently as executive alumni officer. Vincent also is president-elect of the University of Missouri Alumni Association. … Sophomore midfielder Brad Davis of the men’s soccer team has signed a contract with Major League Soccer to turn professional after two standout seasons for the Billikens. Davis most recently has been training with the U.S. Under-23 National Team in Claremont, Calif. St. Louis Award honors Biondi University President Lawrence Biondi, S.J., received the prestigious 2001 St. Louis Award during a cer-emony Nov. 14. Biondi was selected “for his outstanding leadership of academic excel-lence at Saint Louis University and regional revi-talization in midtown St. Louis,” said David W. Kemper, president of the St. Louis Award committee and chairman, president and chief executive officer of Commerce Bancshares Inc. Biondi is the 74th person to receive the award since its establishment in 1931 by the late David P. Wohl, a leading area philanthropist. Biondi joins a notable list of St. Louisans who have earned TORCH RUN: The Olympic torch passed by the Saint Louis University campus in January. St. Louis was one of many stops on the route to Salt Lake City for the Winter Olympics. During the local journey of the symbolic flame, several people with SLU connections, including alumni and students, had the honor of carrying the torch. At the St. Louis Award ceremony in St. Francis Xavier College Church, (from left) St. Louis County Executive Buzz Westfall (A&S ’68, Law ’69), St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay (Law ’80), Biondi and Kemper. the award, including Sen. John C. Danforth, Leonard Slatkin, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Mark McGwire and Lou Brock. Former SLU president and chancellor Paul Reinert, S.J., also was a recipient of the award. locations, both public and pri-vate, that we should be actively managing,” Holden said. “The members will make recom-mendations on any ways we can be more effective in com-municating security and response information between government agencies and to our citizens and the media. Nicaraguan leader is SLU alumnus Agraduate of Saint Louis University is the new president of Nicaragua. Enrique Bolanos (IT ’62) was elected president of the Latin American country on Nov. 6 by a wide margin. An outspo-ken opponent of Sandinista rule, Bolanos defeated Daniel Ortega, who was defeated for the third time at the polls since the Sandinistas were voted out of office in 1990. Bolanos, 73, studied industrial engineering at SLU and owned many agri-cultural businesses, including cotton plantations and coffee processing plants. Both voters and analysts suggest Bolanos’ background in business and with civic groups, as well as the support of the U.S. gov-ernment, may help his admin-istration improve Nicaragua’s economy. 4 AHP cooks up a new degree There’s something fresh cooking at the Doisy School of Allied Health Professions — a bachelor of science in nutrition and dietet-ics with a culinary emphasis. The new degree, the only one of its kind in the nation, teach-es students how to whip up foods that taste delicious and are nutritious, too. The pro-gram prepares students for careers as chefs in health spas, retirement communities, well-ness programs and restaurants. Graduates of the program will meet all accreditation standards of the American Dietetics Association and earn their reg- Camera offers live SLU views Those surfing the World Wide Web now have another way to see Saint Louis University’s campus. The SLU Web Cam is now online at www.slu.edu/web-cam. The web cam features live still images of four University buildings: the Barnes and Noble bookstore; Morrissey Hall; John and Nursing inquiries on the rise Saint Louis University is reporting a sharply increased interest in nursing as a career following the Sept. 11 tragedy. In the weeks and months following Sept. 11, the School of Nursing experi-enced a steady increase in calls from high school and college students inquiring about the undergraduate nursing degree programs. “This past December, inquiries for the school’s four-year bachelor’s and one-year accelerated pro-gram in nursing increased 55 percent from the previous year,” said Dr. Margie Edel, director of the SLU bachelor’s and master’s nursing degree programs. “Applications to the four-year bachelor’s program for next fall’s freshmen class are already up more than 30 percent.” Alum librarian wins first award This fall, Saint Louis University alumnus and employee Patrick McCarthy (A&S ’83) received the first SLU Star “In Touch with the Community” award for his continuing work with the Bosnian community in St. Louis. Sponsored by Saint Louis University, the award recognizes one SLU faculty or staff member annually for extraordinary contributions to the St. Louis community. McCarthy, associate University librarian, visited Bosnia in Soccer team goes to tourney again Although Saint Louis University’s men’s soccer team concluded its season with a 1-0 loss to Stanford in a NCAA Tournament quarterfi-nal match, the Billikens can look back on a stellar season. New head coach Dan Donigan’s team exploded for a 10-0-0 start, the best in history for a first-year coach and tops since the 1971 Billikens began 17-0-0. In the end, the team boasted an 18-2-0 record, also a milestone for a first-year head coach. The Billikens posted their second consecutive out-right Conference USA regular-season title and postseason tournament championship. In fact, they have won either the regular season or postseason tournament titles in each of the last five years. And there were plenty of highlights for individuals, too. Donigan was named Conference USA’s Coach of the Year. Senior forward Dipsy Selolwane netted 54 points, led the nation in goals scored and tied SMU’s Luchi Gonzalez for the national lead in total points. Sophomore midfielder Brad Davis tied as the national leader in assists. “Ultimately, when we look back on this season, we’ll always remember what a great year it was,” Donigan said. MAKING A DIFFERENCE: More than 1,200 people participated in the fourth annual “SLU Make a Difference Day” Oct. 27. Participants gathered at Robert R. Hermann Stadium before dispersing to various loca-tions to serve approximately 50 agencies and organiza-tions in the area. This year’s event won the Missouri Community Service Commission’s 2001 Make a Difference Day Award. The men’s soccer team Lucy Cook Hall; and Samuel Cupples House. The web cam also provides live snap-shots of the clock tower. With every click, viewers can see something new. This new addition to the SLU Web site gives people all over the world a glimpse of life at the University. 1994, delivering letters, photos and money from St. Louis rel-atives to loved ones in Bosnia. He returned to St. Louis with a strong conviction that more support was needed for the growing refugee community of St. Louis. Since then, McCarthy has immersed him-self in Bosnian culture, learn-ing the language so that he could act as an interpreter. The April 1962 issue of Saint Louis University Magazine featured a cover story on the plans for the 22 acres of land east of Grand Boulevard, then known as the Mill Creek Valley Redevelopment Project. Preliminary drawings showcase a much taller Macelwane Hall, a different look for Busch Memorial Center and Underground Lecture Halls that double as a fallout shelter. Long-range plans (which were never completed) included an eight-story faculty office building near Busch Center, five additional scientific research and instructional buildings, and a parking garage adjacent to Ritter Hall. The issue carried photos from the groundbreaking for Griesedieck Hall and from the demolition of “deteri-orated rooming houses” behind Des Peres Hall and the gym at the cor-ner of Spring and Laclede avenues. Plans also were announced for an addition to the School of Medicine, including new floors. Quotable UTAS: “The wise par-ent who has created in his child a desire to learn will approach the whole problem of college admission with one philosophy: ‘Go where you can get in, my son, and know that a great opportunity awaits you to discover more about people, more about ideas, more about things — more knowledge than you will ever master in the four years you are in college.’” — Eugene S. Wilson, in a story headlined, “Your Child Prepares for College.” Sign of the times: It was reported that the University had established a computer center in Des Peres Hall consisting of one $182,000 IBM 1260 computer, which was to be used primarily for processing research data for faculty and gradu-ate students. 40 A WALK IN THE CLOUDS: Students enjoy Andy Warhol’s “Silver Clouds,” an exhibit on display at the Museum of Contemporary Religious Art this winter. More than 600 people visited MOCRA in the first four days of the exhibit, which featured mylar balloons that moved around with encouragement from air currents and interaction with patrons. The showing of “Silver Clouds” was the first in St. Louis and the largest ever in the United States. istered dietitian credential as well as a culinary degree. Students will receive part of their practical culinary training in state-of-the-art facilities from experienced chefs at St. Louis Community College- Forest Park, which has built a national reputation for its hos-pitality studies program. and Missile Systems; Eva Louise Frazer, physician and former director of internal medicine for BarnesCare; Richard J. Mark, senior vice president of Ancilla Systems Inc. and president and CEO of St. Mary’s Hospital in East St. Louis, Ill.; Rex Sinquefield (B&A ’67), founder, co-chair-man of the board and chief investment officer of Dimensional Fund Advisors Inc. of Santa Monica, Calif.; and Sandra Van Trease, presi-dent, UNICARE Life and Health Insurance Co. Ignatian ideals to be discussed Saint Louis University will host a second national conference to educate and encourage those involved with Ignatian spirituality. Sponsored by SLU, the Missouri Province of the Society of Jesus and the St. Louis Center for Ignatian Spirituality, the July 25-28 event features major presenta-tions and small group work-shops. The conference, “Coming to Love: A Spirituality of Relationship,” will address Ignatian spiritual-ity in everyday life and adap-tations of the Spiritual Exercises for various cultural settings. Five hundred partici-pants — including lay people, Jesuits, clergy and other reli-gious men and women inter-ested in Ignatian spirituality — are expected to attend. Cost for the conference is $150 (before July 1). The conference is subsidized by the Missouri Province of the Society of Jesus and by SLU. For information, call (314) 977-2509 or visit www.slu. edu/conferences/isc/. NEW EXHIBIT: “The Greater Good: An Artist’s Contemporary View of the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment” by Tony Hooker is on display at SLU’s Museum of Contemporary Religious Art through May 5. It presents new insight into the Tuskegee Experiment, which began in 1932 when the U.S. Public Health Service initiated a study of syphilis in African-American males and evolved into a 40- year study of untreated syphilis in 412 men. MOCRA is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and admission is free. For information, call (314) 977-7170. Board welcomes nine new trustees Nine new members have joined Saint Louis University’s board of trustees. They are: Richard D. Baron, co-founder, chairman and CEO of McCormack Baron and Associates Inc.; Thomas H. Brouster, chairman, CEO and majority owner of Forbes First Financial, the holding company for Pioneer Bank and Trust; Richard O. Buhler, S.J., (A&S ’63, Grad ’64, ’71) direc-tor and superior of the White House Retreat in St. Louis; Robert G. Clark, chairman and CEO of Clayco Construction Co.; Gerald E. Daniels, senior vice president of The Boeing Co. and presi-dent and chief executive offi-cer of Boeing Military Aircraft 6 nitial news reports on Sept. 11 puz-zled us. One plane, then another, had slammed into the World Trade Center in New York. As the day’s events unfolded, each update jolted us further into Orwellean disbelief and panic. The Pentagon had been hit. A fourth flight had crashed in a Pennsylvania field. As New York City’s twin towers col-lapsed in an avalanche of mortar, steel, brick and lost lives, one realization became concrete amid the chaos: The United States had joined a long list of nations painfully vulnerable to terrorism. Americans no longer lived in an untouchable bastion of safe harbor. A much subtler act further exposed our susceptibility to terrorism. A series of let-ters loaded with spores of anthrax con-firmed the notion that terrorists could exploit biological pathogens — weapons that could wreak havoc beyond the more conventional methods of terrorism through a non-violent, unsuspicious delivery. “The kinds of problems we’ll have in the future won’t necessarily involve hijacked planes or interconti-nental ballistic missiles,” said Dr. Mark Buller, professor of molecular microbi-ology at the School of Medicine. “With bioterrorism, a weapon simply can be an aerosol can that easily could be brought into the country undetected.” Fortunately, SLU has emerged as a major player in the nation’s strategic plan to battle bioterrorism. Experts from the department of molecular microbiol-ogy and immunology, the division of infectious diseases and immunology and the School of Public Health have vari-ous projects in the works to thwart this new threat. Tackling bioterrorism will call for drastically different techniques than those used for an event such as Sept. 11, experts from Saint Louis University say. “Officials often don’t differentiate between forms of terrorism,” said Bruce Clements, the associate director of man-agement and training for SLU’s Center for the Study of Bioterrorism and Emerging Infections. “They develop one terrorism plan that addresses the majority of scenarios in which there is a ground zero. We have to look at bioter-rorism as a unique issue. If we lump weapons of mass destruction with bioterrorism, we’ll wind up training and planning inappropriately. As we’ve seen with the anthrax threats, response occurs very differently than what we saw at ground zero. The people are different, the players are different and the envi-ronment is different.” A source for answers Clements and Dr. Greg Evans, the director of the Center for the Study of Bioterrorism and Emerging Infections at the School of Public Health, have been quite busy in the wake of Sept. 11 and the subsequent anthrax scares. More than 450 national and international media outlets quoted the duo in November alone — thanks to the center’s growing reputation as a source for answers. B y c h r i s Wa L d v o g e l From a national standpoint, the Saint Louis University has emerged as a major player in thwarting bioterrorism. I 8 center beats the drum, warning everyone who will listen, especially politicians and physicians, that more must be done at the local level to prepare for a bioterrorist attack. The center also works locally with city, county and state health departments to prepare them for such an event. The center then shares the lessons from creat-ing a coordinated plan for an area such as St. Louis with others across the country attempting the same preparations. The center’s staff also provides CD-ROMs, videotapes, audiocassettes and other resources to increase awareness and to help train and prepare physi-cians and public health workers. Before recent events, Clements and Evans thought circumstances afforded the center a cou-ple of years to distribute its materials. But the onus has shifted from convinc-ing health officials that the products are necessary to cranking out and updating materials at a breakneck pace with minimal staff. Evans said the center’s materials, especially con-tent for the World Wide Web site (www.bioterrorism.slu.edu), must be updated on a regular basis because new information is discovered almost daily. “We used to spend quite a bit of time just raising awareness and trying to sell people on the idea that there is a legiti-mate threat,” Clements said. “That isn’t a problem anymore.” Despite the strides made since Sept. 11, both Clements and Evans say much more needs to be done, especially in terms of improving coordination and eliminating duplication. The duo also noticed inconsistent information coming from unreliable sources. “There are large numbers of alleged experts coming out of every corner and every crevice, and it’s difficult to know who are really experts,” Evans said. “There are many mixed messages out there, several of which are coming from people who know very little about bioterrorism.” SLU’s School of Public Health, by contrast, is recognized for its expertise and has been designated as one of 10 Centers for Public Health Preparedness. Although attention to the threat of bioterrorism has never been higher, Clements and Evans still must wage an uphill battle. Their new challenge lies in convincing government officials to change policy, said Evans, who would like to obliterate the term “need-to-know basis.” He wants the government to be a trusted source of information in times of crisis but said that may be hard to achieve if the public believes the government has something to hide. “I would like to see politicians have a better mechanism of interacting, com-municating and present-ing a well-thought-out position on all the aspects of bioterrorism to the public, and I would like to see much of it done based upon scientific knowledge, not politics,” he said. “We need politi-cians as administrators to run the big picture, but we need scientists to talk to the public, to let the public know what is going on in a fashion that the public will believe. It does not reduce the pub-lic’s anxiety to keep them uninformed.” Timeliness is of the essence, and Evans finds himself worrying about matters that haven’t even approached the life and death stage. “Sometimes, it takes days to get things approved before the informa-tion ever reaches the public. By then, the public is anxious and worried,” he said. “We get calls that we can’t answer because we’re not provided with the information. That needs to change, par-ticularly in the face of the fact that we are going to be living with terrorism for a long time.” Clements, meanwhile, said the govern-ment has to make changes in health care with requirements and incentives. The former portion of that formula would come from mandates that health care facilities incorporate bioterrorism into their planning and preparedness activities, as well as issuing licensing requirements so physicians, nurses and others would receive the training they need. “But it’s not just enough to require things — because we’ve seen, through a lot of unfunded federal mandates, that health care does not really do a good job fulfilling those mandates,” Clements said. “Health care doesn’t have deep pockets. It is being managed like any other busi-ness — on a really fine margin.” Clements said incentives could come in the form of funding for preparedness programs. “We’ve got more than 6,000 hospitals across the country, most of which don’t have the budget to set up the kind of programs to do good surveil-lance in the community and to respond effectively to bioterrorism,” he said. One of the duo’s biggest fears has been born from an unforeseen drawback of the information age, an era when so much information is available, and the public’s attention span has grown very short. Both Clements and Evans warn that America must not become compla-cent or forget about the continuing dan-ger of terrorism. “If we can keep up the intensity we have right now during the next few years, we will be much better prepared,” Evans said. “But if something were to happen today, we still aren’t ready. And if and when the anthrax scare dies down, the intensity of interest in preparing for bioterrorism could die down, too.” Clements hopes these warnings will educate people, not send them into a state of panic. “There’s a fine line between concern and worry,” he said. “We should all be concerned enough to take action and to become better pre-pared but not worried enough to lose sleep and change our lifestyle.” Vaccine research It’s a scary thought: Smallpox vaccine stocks have declined to the point that no country now could combat the disease effectively if it were released into the population. Researchers believe that even a single incident of smallpox today would represent a significant pub-lic health danger. With its high fatality rates (30 percent or more) and extremely infectious nature, smallpox now represents one of the most serious threats to the civilian population. No cure exists for smallpox, and the current Dryvax vaccine has reached dangerously low levels. To ward off this menace, a new vac-cine against the disease is being devel-oped. SLU’s department of molecular microbiology and immunology recently was awarded a subcontract for a study that will help make possible the next genera-tion of vaccines to protect against small-pox. “We want to be sure that the new vaccine will protect against a smallpox challenge as effectively as the old vaccine did,” said Buller, a professor of molecular microbiology and immunology. Buller and his team of researchers will The kinds of prob- lems we ll have in the future won t necessarily involve hijacked planes or intercontinental ballistic missiles. 9 compare the genomes of Dryvax and the candidate replacement vaccine through DNA sequence analysis. The analysis will help ensure that the new vaccine is equivalent to Dryvax and is safe for use. “We’re going to sequence the genomes of the candidate new vaccine clone and the Dryvax vaccine,” Buller said. “We’ll also do studies to measure the efficacy of the old and new vaccines.” Researchers at SLU’s Center for Vaccine Development at the School of Medicine, meanwhile, have been asked to conduct another study to determine the safety and effectiveness of the cur-rent Dryvax vaccine, which is no longer produced. (A limited supply is kept by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.) Sharon E. Frey, M.D., associate pro-fessor of infectious diseases and immunology and lead investigator in the study, said the study focuses on the effectiveness of diluted doses of Dryvax. “Being able to dilute the vaccine would potentially increase the available stock by five-to-10 fold,” said Frey, who esti-mated that between seven and 20 mil-lion doses of Dryvax exist at the center in Atlanta. That number may sound large, but a CDC study indicated that approximately 40 million doses would be needed to halt the spread of the dis-ease after a bioterrorist attack. Saint Louis University is one of four sites in the United States conducting the study, which is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Last year, SLU was the only site in the country to conduct a similar study. Thought to have been eradicated in the late 1970s, smallpox still may exist in weapons possessed by terrorist groups and some nations. Smallpox is a highly contagious, potentially fatal disease char-acterized by pus-filled lesions that cover the body. No U.S. civilians have been vaccinated against the disease during the past 25 years, except a small number of health sciences research workers. In 1980, the World Health Assembly announced that smallpox had been erad-icated and recommended that all coun-tries cease vaccination. Research and development efforts to diminish the threat of smallpox have focused on early detection, the production of new lots of vaccine and the develop-ment of effective anti-viral medications. Sharing data On a similar front, researchers at SLU’s School of Medicine and the University of Alabama have received a $3.6 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to help strengthen the nation’s defenses against bioterrorist attacks involving poxviruses, such as smallpox. The funding will be used to create a computer-based resource center of genetic information about poxviruses. “Expanding on available information, we will analyze the genetic sequences of the variola virus, the causative agent of smallpox, and other poxviruses and make them available to researchers,” Buller said. “The information will be used to develop new methods of rapidly detect-ing and diagnosing poxvirus infections and aid in the development of new antiviral treatments and vaccines.” Buller and Dr. Elliot Lefkowitz, research asso-ciate professor of microbi-ology at UAB, will lead the group of researchers designing the resource center. Researchers hail from the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Diseases, the American Type Culture Collection, the University of Victoria and the Medical College of Wisconsin. The U.S. government’s plan to deal with the threat of bioterrorism has led to a yearly allocation of approximately $344 million in inter-agency funds for surveil-lance of viral agents, public health infra-structure, the stockpiling of antibiotics and vaccines for emergency use in region-al centers and research and development. One of the primary agents under study, the variola virus is perhaps the one with greatest potential for use as a biological weapon. Before its control through vaccination and its eventual eradication from the human population, variola virus had a worldwide distribu-tion. The most powerful form was asso-ciated with overall mortality rates of between 10 and 40 percent. Stocks of the virus are held in highly secure repos-itories at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta and the State Center of Virology and Biotechnology in Koltsovo, Russia. “The poxvirus genomics and bioin-formatics resource center will play a key role as an information and analytical resource in developing a defense against this possible bioterrorist threat,” Buller said. What can I do? Experts agree individuals can accomplish little in preparing for bioterrorism and encourage the public to realize that real change only can be accomplished as a society. In other words, forego the trip to the mili-tary surplus store, stop any unneeded doses of antibiotics and don’t waste time and money constructing an underground bunker. “Gasmasks are not appropriate. They won’t provide the protection that you need. You’d have to wear it 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It’s a waste of money, and it actually could be dangerous,” Clements said. “It’s the same thing with antibiotics. If we take them inappropriate-ly, we’ll wind up with antibiotic-resistant organ-isms developing. In a few years, we’ll probably face more public health prob-lems from antibiotic resistance — from people using antibiotics inappropriately — than we’ll face from anthrax. Terrorists want to spread fear and panic. Don’t give into those things.” Evans encourages citizens to remain vigilant, be aware of their surroundings and report any suspicious behavior, however trivial it may seem. It may be a cliché, but Americans should take the events of Sept. 11 as a ringing endorse-ment of the adage “better safe than sorry.” “Terrorism and bioterrorism, I believe, are things that are going to be with us for a long time,” Evans said. “I don’t think any of the efforts that the federal government has right now, espe-cially the idea of wiping out terrorism worldwide, are going to be successful anytime in the near future even with the progress made in Afghanistan. As a soci-ety, we are going to have to learn to live with terrorism as other societies have learned to live with it.” Some information for this story was provided by Joe Muehlenkamp and Jennifer Frakes. If we lump weapons of mass destruction with bioterrorism, we ll wind up training and planning inap- propriately. 10 hile many of us spent the holidays surrounded by fami-ly and friends, Dr. Sharon Frey spent hers in a mud house sur-rounded by strangers, land mines and mortar shells. Yet Frey feels as though she was the fortunate one. Frey, an associate professor of internal medicine in the division of infectious diseases and immunology, spent most of December in Dasht-e Qal’eh, a village in northern Afghanistan that once was a Taliban stronghold. She went there under the auspices of the aid agency Relief International to bring medical supplies and health care to rural villagers. She tried to go on a humanitarian aid mission to Afghanistan in 2000 but was unable to obtain a visa to Tajikistan, which travelers must pass through on their way to Afghanistan. Frey said the events following the Sept. 11 attacks made it easier to get a visa this time. “It took about four days to get there, but once I arrived, I couldn’t have been more welcomed by the villagers,” Frey said. “It’s a huge privilege to be accepted into their homes and their community.” Dasht-e Qal’eh was at the front lines of some of the fiercest fighting last year. The area reportedly had been cleared of Taliban forces in October, but remnants of the battles that took place there were plenty. The roads Frey and her col-leagues took were peppered with bomb craters. At times, she and her mobile team had to drive through muddy fields to avoid roads where unexploded land mines lay in wait. Many males carried weapons. “It sets you back a bit to see men and sometimes boys walking around with guns because we’re not used to that in our daily lives,” said Frey, whose trip was chronicled in the St. Louis Post- Dispatch. “But I was never scared — just vigilant. I didn’t discuss the war, and I didn’t ask whether someone was with the Taliban or not. I provided help to whomever needed it, and I traveled dur-ing daylight only.” Each day, Frey and her interpreter would wake before dawn and begin their journey, sometimes two or three hours long, to nearby villages. They would meet with the village mullah, or elder, to discuss what health needs B y m a r i e d i l g were most pressing. IInnttoo Afghanistan A professor visits a war-torn land and brings back photos that speak volumes. W 11 “Although the needs are great and you want to jump right in and get to work, you have to slow down a bit and be respectful of the customs,” she said. Frey was in Afghanistan primarily to treat women and children. The decades of war in Afghanistan have made wid-ows of many women in Dasht-e Qal’eh. Afghan women have a life expectancy of 44. Depression is common. One study reported that as many as 16 percent of the women in Taliban-controlled areas have attempted suicide. Some blame this on the brutal Taliban regime. Frey said extreme poverty and destruction of the country’s infrastructure contribute sig-nificantly to poor health. Many of the villagers she saw had not seen a health care professional in a decade or more. Some had never seen a doctor. Sometimes Frey and her translator would hold clinic in a tent that was pitched among flimsy, tarp-covered shelters for internally displaced persons. Other times they would treat people in their homes — small mud brick struc-tures with one room for the men and Frey with armed river guides. For a fee, the guides led Frey and her International Relief jeep across a river by riding their horses ahead of the vehicle to indicate the most shallow parts of the river. Mothers and their children wait their turn in the clinic tent. An Afghan boy waits to see Frey. Frey examines a boy with skin infections. “We were performing this very deli-cate, very tricky surgery in a small room with a dirt floor and a wood slab as an operating table,” Frey recalled. “It was an international effort and a powerful example of what can happen when you’re willing to try.” Frey recently received news that both boys are doing well now. The boy with the abdominal injury is fully recovered. His brother has regained some move-ment in his hand and is receiving physi-cal therapy through another relief agency. “It feels terrific to know that I had any part, no matter how small, in their recovery,” Frey said. Frey has been spending her holiday seasons this way for the past 10 years. Her volunteer work has taken her 12 another for women and children. As lit-tle as villagers had, Frey never left some-one’s home before being offered some tea and bread. When examining patients, she saw a mixture of acute and chronic conditions — respiratory disease, gastrointestinal disorders, skin disease, heart disease and asthma. She said the illnesses are the result of the brutal living conditions in rural Afghanistan. There is no running water, no electricity and no plumbing. Villagers cook what little food they have over wood-burning fires outdoors. “It’s not as orderly as my world, but it actually clears my mind to be there,” Frey said. “I concentrate on the moment and take up the culture day by day.” The night before Frey was to leave Afghanistan perhaps was the most dra-matic of her stay. Two brothers, ages 9 and 11, were playing with a live muni-tions shell. One of the boys hit the shell with a rock, and it exploded. The flying shrapnel nearly severed several fingers of one boy’s hand and eviscerated the other’s intestines. Frey, who is not a sur-geon, assisted a German physician who came from a humanitarian clinic nearby. U.S. Special Forces soldiers in the area served as lampposts, holding flashlights as the doctors worked. A mother and child in the clinic tent at Dasht-e Archi, a village near Dasht-e Qal’eh where Frey was based. An Afghan elder. Frey treats a young boy who has diarrhea, a common affliction among the young villagers she saw in northern Afghanistan. Frey with residents of Dasht-e Archi. throughout the world, including Kosovo, Bosnia and Zaire. She is not sure where her next mission will be. “It depends upon where I’m needed,” Frey said. “Each trip reaffirms what a country of privilege this is. I come back richer and more inspired with each experience.” For more information about Los Angeles-based Relief International, visit www.ri.org. 13 Workers trying to haul logs to the village of Dasht-e Archi get stuck in a muddy field. Land mines prevent them from using the main roads. Frey examines a woman with a thyroid disorder. Frey with some of the children seeking medical treatment in Dasht-e Archi. A sister carries her brother through the streets of Dasht-e Qal’eh. Young villagers pose for Frey outside Dasht-e Qal’eh. Photos provided by Dr. Sharon Frey. 14 en’s head basketball coach Lorenzo Romar knew it before the game even began. The Conference USA opener vs. Houston on Jan. 5 would not be “a gimme win.” With 15:52 remaining in the game, Romar’s hunch became reality as the Cougars slashed a double-digit deficit to only three points. Romar used an offi-cial timeout to let his team know that the first four minutes after the half — during which the Billikens shot only 14.3 percent from the field — had ruined a fantastic early effort. “Who are we going to go with?” Romar shouted sarcastically, scan-ning the young faces for an answer before abruptly shifting an accusatory finger from player to player. “You? You? You? You? You? Did anybody come to play the second half? Don’t you want to win this game? We’re playing like scared little kids. Now I want to get the ball inside. I want us to box out, and I want us to take care of the ball.” Even the casual basketball fan has noticed that Romar has been a bit more vocal and intense during his third season as coach of the Billikens. Romar himself has acknowledged it. Without any seniors at his disposal, the coach has been forced into a larger role as motiva-tor. “This year, with no senior leadership, we felt like we had — and still have to be — more stern with this group because they need a little bit more direction,” Romar said. But don’t mistake this newly discov-ered cantankerous side of Romar as a sign that the teddy bear in him has been sent packing. Romar insists he’s always been a demanding coach. It’s just that his other teams may have gotten the message sooner. “For me, being firm is the best approach,” Romar said. “Off the B y c h r i s Wa L d v o g e l court, you’re in your players’ lives. OnOene One One on A candid conversation with men’s basketball coach Lorenzo Romar. M 15 OnOenOenOenOenOene 16 You’re involved and concerned. You make yourself available and let them understand that you care. But on the court — during games and even practice — you care enough not to let them get away with anything.” Like the throng of Billiken faithful, Romar wants to mold SLU into a nationally ranked team. But that hunger also has birthed rumblings of criticism, which Romar dismisses as fan fervor and part of the job. “The majority of the fans who may have started to raise their eyebrows just want the best for the Billikens, that’s all. That doesn’t bother me,” he said. “That’s the nature of sports. As a coach, if you can’t accept criticism or people second-guessing you, then you shouldn’t be in the business.” During his first two seasons at the helm, Romar cracked the top 10 for most wins among SLU coaches. His 36 victories in that span mark the third-best start by a head coach in Billiken history. Romar compiled a 19-14 record in his first year here, guiding SLU to a magical ride to its first conference tournament title. He ended his second campaign with a 17-14 ledger. Before accepting the SLU job, Romar was the head coach at Pepperdine for three seasons. Prior to that, he served as assistant coach at UCLA under Jim Harrick from 1992-1996. He played in the NBA for four seasons before joining Athletes in Action, a non-denomina-tional ministry, for which he played seven years. A native of Compton, Calif., Romar graduated from Pius X High School and attended Cerritos Community College before moving on to the University of Washington. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1992. It’s been quite a ride for Romar, the man you’ve seen roaming the court, barking signals to his players, gleaning information from his assistants. During a SLU basketball contest, Romar’s suit never gets any creases because he rarely sits down. He did, however, sit down for a recent candid interview with UNIVERSITAS. UTAS: What drew you to SLU? ROMAR: It was largely due to (athletic director) Doug Woolard’s persistence in selling Saint Louis University. He put a feeler out toward me to see how much interest I had. We were enjoying our situation at Pepperdine, and we weren’t planning on leaving. But Doug contin-ued to say, “Just give us a look.” He came and met with me and showed me some pictures and explained the vision that was shared by the SLU athletic department. It sounded good, but we still weren’t ready to leave Pepperdine. Then he convinced my wife and me to come see the campus. When we saw the facilities, saw the city, we thought it was a diamond in the rough in terms of the basketball program. After that, we decided to come. UTAS: How long would you like to stay? ROMAR: We bought a home here. There’s furniture in our house. Our kids are in school here. We would like to stay as long as we can. We never thought of the SLU position as some-thing to hold us over until we get some-thing better. This is a program that we would like to build into something very, very special. I shouldn’t really say “build” because the groundwork by (former SLU coaches) Rich Grawer and Charlie Spoonhour already had been laid. We want to stay and take it to the next level. UTAS: Why is SLU a good fit for you? ROMAR: The city has a lot of family values. It’s a conservative city that we like. I also had the good fortune to sit down with Fr. Biondi, and I liked his direction and vision, and I like Doug Woolard’s direction and vision. The institution’s academic reputation speaks for itself. When you go to recruit a player and sit in a kid’s home, you can say with conviction that it’s a good aca-demic situation here. I like that. Conference USA is a great conference. We’re in the Midwest, where you can recruit fairly well. Savvis Center is unbelievable. Doug showed me pictures before I had seen it. I told him it was really beautiful, but I was thinking, “It can’t be as good as it looks.” Then when I saw it, it was much better than what I saw in the pictures. UTAS: Has anything surprised you or stood out in your time at SLU? ROMAR: The fan support. The first month I was here, and even to this day, I can’t believe how many people tell me, “I’m a season ticket holder.” There are so many people I hear that from. It’s been unbelievable, it’s been refreshing, and I really appreciate it. My family appreciates it. It really means a lot. UTAS: Your predecessor, Charlie Spoonhour, was a beloved member of the SLU community and the larger St. Louis community. ROMAR: And still is. UTAS: And still is. Was it a difficult sit-uation to come into, to fill his shoes? ROMAR: You can come into a situa-tion where it’s the other way around in which everyone hated the coach and the program is in bad shape. One of the things that appealed to me about SLU was there was a decent nucleus coming OnOenOenOenOenOene17 back. We weren’t building a program. You gotta give a lot of credit to Charlie for that. He didn’t lead the program into a bankrupt situation. The fact that so many people loved him and still love him was not something that intimidated me. I was at a program at UCLA as an assistant coach where they liked a guy a lot, a former coach named John Wooden. So I had seen that situation before. At SLU, Charlie really helped the transition. He wasn’t in the back-ground second-guessing everything we did. Even though I asked him to come watch and sit down to go over basket-ball strategy, he wouldn’t do it. He just stayed away and removed himself. He said, “No, it’s your turn.” When we would win, he would call and congratu-late us. If we had a bad game, he’d call, say something funny and keep you going. We support each other. Even now, I call him, and he calls me. (Spoonhour is now the head coach at UNLV.) UTAS: How would your family describe you? ROMAR: My three girls would proba-bly say that I’m a lot of fun, I like to laugh and like to make them laugh. UTAS: How do you balance your fam-ily life with the rigorous demands of coaching? ROMAR: It’s a moment-by-moment, day-to-day battle. I enjoy what I’m doing so much that I could stay at this office every day, all day. I could be here all night. But I try to make sure that there’s a cutoff. I try to make sure I get home by a certain time because I know my kids are going to be asleep soon, and I want to spend some time with them. It’s also difficult because I want to make sure I’m spending enough time with God. I became a Christian when I was 25. I’m 43 now. Through spending time studying the Scriptures, God makes it very clear that He should come first and that your family should come second. Then the way that you provide for your family comes third. No matter what, I’m going to try and make sure the Lord comes first and after that, my family. I’m not saying you shouldn’t spend any time with your job. You can be successful and devote a lot of time to your profes-sion. But if you keep your priorities in order, I think God honors that. UTAS: How do you incorporate your faith into your work? ROMAR: I’ve heard it said, “There is more that’s caught than taught.” It doesn’t matter what you tell players. They watch everything. They watch how you handle the people in the air-port when you travel who get smart with you. They watch how you handle hecklers at a game. They watch every-thing you do, just like I watched my coaches. The No. 1 thing is to live a Christian life as you go about doing your job. After that, I will naturally make inferences at times to the Scriptures or lead them in prayer. I’m involved in their lives off the floor and show them how Christ would handle certain situations. I may not always use the word Christ, but I make sure to use His message. UTAS: What are the qualities that make a good coach? ROMAR: Consistency and being demanding. As a coach you are trying to form habits in your players. In order to form habits, you have to be consistently demanding. You also have to be pas-sionate about what you do and be able to communicate with conviction and clarity so players understand. As far as coaching at this level, being able to recruit players comes before all that. If you don’t have the players, it doesn’t matter what else you have. UTAS: If your players cuss, they run sprints in practice. If I’m a player for Coach Romar, what else am I not sup-posed to do? ROMAR: Never lose control. Be pas-sionate. Be competitive. But never lose control. People have made a lot of men-tion about the Missouri game when I took my jacket off. I wanted to make a point, and I needed to be heard, but I never felt like I was out of control. UTAS: Outside of basketball, what is your proudest moment? ROMAR: The greatest moment is when I became a Christian. My proud-est moment is my wedding day. I guess it was even before that, when my wife said “yes.” And when all of our children were born. UTAS: What has been the most rewarding basketball experience? ROMAR: Playing at the highest level. I was the type of guy who no one gave a chance to play college basketball. I wasn’t blessed with a lot of innate talent. I would fantasize about playing in the NBA, being among the top competition of a sport. That was always something that inspired me, competing against and even beating the best. To do those things I had dreamed about was incredi-ble. For coaching it’s the same thing. When I was growing up, I watched UCLA win all those national champi-onships. Then I had a key to get into that same gym, where I used to be on the outside looking in, and we won a national championship. To win, against all odds, a conference tournament here with SLU was another great experience. UTAS: If you weren’t coaching right now, what do you think you would be doing? ROMAR: Probably full-time ministry like I was doing before I got into Division I coaching. UTAS: Coaches wear many hats. What are your favorite and least favorite parts of the job? ROMAR: I really don’t like filling out reimbursement sheets and paperwork. That’s the worst part. My favorite part of the job is the preparation — the plan, strategy and the practice for an upcom-ing game. I also enjoy the daily interac-tion with my staff and players. Recruiting is something else I really enjoy. UTAS: You left the NBA to join Athletes in Action. Was that a conscious choice, or was it forced upon you? ROMAR: When I was in high school, AIA was very popular. There were guys who turned down the NBA so they could play for Athletes in Action. They played their games on television in L.A. I wasn’t a Christian at the time, but I thought they played a good brand of basketball, and if I wasn’t doing any-thing after college, I might want to play for them. My senior year in college, I wasn’t getting much interest from the NBA. I averaged about nine points a game and didn’t know what I was going to be doing. I contacted Athletes in Action, sent them a tape of me playing, but I never heard back from them. That summer, a good friend of mine who had been drafted told me he was going to work out with some of the guys for Athletes in Action. I thought that would be good because I could go and let them see me in person. I remember working out with them. I even left a note that I would be interested in playing for them. There still was no interest on their part. That fall, I made the NBA. After three years in the NBA, I did become a Christian. And I got cut three times after that within a year. I remember I was with the Indiana Pacers in the sum-mer of ’85, and I had just become a Christian, and AIA came back to me. It was interesting how that worked. UTAS: What was the appeal for you about AIA? ROMAR: When I became a Christian, I was so excited. It was like when I got married. I was telling everybody, “I’m getting married! I’m getting married!” When we had our first child, I was telling everybody. Each of those times, everybody was excited for me. But when I became a Christian and I began to tell people, they weren’t as excited. I quickly learned it was a turnoff to some people. What Athletes in Action offered was a chance to use basketball as a plat-form to tell the world about Jesus Christ. I remember that I could hold a microphone and talk to 10,000, 15,000, 20,000 people at once and tell them how Christ had changed my life and how he could change theirs. It just floored me that I could do all this while still playing basketball. UTAS: You say you became a Christian at 25. What led you to make that choice? ROMAR: From the time I was young, I was a casual church-goer. I was aware of God. But for a long time, I just put God in the back of my mind, just like I did with life insurance. I knew I needed it, but I didn’t really understand it, so I didn’t want anyone to come to my house and talk about it. That’s how I treated spiritual things until a friend of mine started to talk to me. I got sick of not knowing what God was about, so I picked up the Bible. Through reading the Scriptures, I realized I was not a Christian; I was just a guy who tried to do good deeds and good things. But the Bible says good deeds are not what give you a relationship with the Lord. I real-ized I had to ask Christ to come into my life myself, not because my parents raised me that way or a priest told me that was the way it was. On Sept. 10, 1983, my wife and I both asked Christ to come into our lives. It was at that point that church wasn’t just something that I thought I had to do or was the right thing to do; it was something I couldn’t wait to get to. Reading the Bible wasn’t a chore; it was something I couldn’t stop reading because this was the instructional book of life. It was God’s letter to me telling me all about Him. UTAS: Who were your mentors? Who has had the most influence on you? ROMAR: Becoming a Christian matured me as a person. So Christ, without a doubt, would be No. 1. In terms of people I grew up with, my par-ents, obviously. Then there were a host of coaches along the way. When I got to college, Warren Moon, the football player had just graduated from the University of Washington, and he would come back to the school. We developed a close relationship. For about two years at the University of Washington, I spent a lot of time with him. He is such a classy guy, and you have so much fun with him. He was an attractor everywhere he went. It wasn’t just because he was famous, it was because he was a genuinely good per-son. As far as coaches or players, I could go on and on. If you took away every-thing in my game as a player that I got from somebody else or from another player who showed me how to do something, then I would be a pretty sorry player. As a coach, it’s the same thing. UTAS: Are you pleased where your program stands? ROMAR: I am pleased with the overall direction of the program. We’ve been here for three years, and we’ve recruited OnOenOenOenOenOene Romar on the court after the Billikens’ C-USA Tournament win in 2000. 18 a lot of players. In that time, there were probably two times when we didn’t get a player, and I was disappointed. I truly believe that we are two players away from being a top 25 team. If we had gotten those two guys, we probably could have been there. UTAS: Are athletes catered to more these days, even by coaches? ROMAR: No question. But the best way to get results is to be firm. A guy named Josh McDowell said, “With young people, rules without relation-ships lead to rebellion.” I think today, more than in the past, kids want to know that you care about them, but the situation is very different. Kids are get-ting free shoes and trips in the sixth grade. Our society conditions athletes to carry the attitude, “If you really like me, you will give me things. If you really want me, you’ll tell me how good I am.” By the time we get them and they’ve been recruited, they are so accustomed to being told how great they are, it shocks them when someone tells them, “You’re not that great. You still have a lot to learn. And if you want to be really good at this level and beyond, you’re going to have to work for a change.” UTAS: How close do you get to your players? ROMAR: I feel I have a pretty good relationship with all of our players. In three years here, there’s probably only one player who I haven’t spoken to after he left. But I’ve stayed in contact with the rest of them. A lot of them come back and spend time here, which is always good. UTAS: How do you deal with criti-cism? ROMAR: When I was a point guard for the Golden State Warriors, I picked up the paper one day, and the headline in the sports section said: “Warriors need point guard.” I’ve been through that as a player where peo-ple are critical. John Wooden, who I got to know pretty well when I was at UCLA, said, “Don’t get too excited about praise. And never get too down about criticism. You have to stay in the middle.” It was great advice. UTAS: It seems you really value the input of your staff. Talk a little about the coaching dynamic and the roles each of your guys bring to the team. ROMAR: Cameron Dollar, Brad Soderberg, Lance LaVetter, Jason Grunkemeyer, you take those guys away, and Lorenzo Romar ain’t much. I can’t watch it all. I can’t be good at all of it. I’m not that gifted. Those guys are going to be head coaches. They all deserve the responsibility I give them. I’ve always been one to learn from oth-ers, and I learn from them. And the more they become involved, the more they put their hearts into our program. If they have a sense of ownership, the better they’ll do their jobs. Obviously, I have the final say, but I pretty much give my assistants free reign in their areas. I respect them and know that they are going to do a good job. UTAS: Would you ever coach in the NBA if the right situation presented itself? ROMAR: When I’m older, 55 or 60 — if I’m still fortunate enough to be coaching, and I don’t have that zeal to get out and recruit, maybe. But right now, I would say never. One of the joys of coaching, as I have said, is interacting with the players. Watching someone come in as a wide-eyed, scared freshman and leave as a mature senior ready to go out and handle the world is wonderful. To be in a young basketball player’s life, when things aren’t going right in his private life, and he comes to me, closes my door and is up front and says, “Coach, I’m having a tough time,” being in a position to help this person during a four-year period is something I wouldn’t trade for the world. That’s ministry. You don’t get that in the NBA. OnOenOenOenOenOene The Romar family (from left): Leona, Terra, Taylor (front), Lorenzo and Tavia. “As a coach you are trying to form habits in your players. In order to form habits, you have to be consistently demanding.” 19 20 e doesn’t drive a bright green van. He doesn’t solve crimes at abandoned amuse-ment parks. And very few people would describe him as a “meddling kid.” But James Gunn has earned his place in Scooby Doo lore. Gunn (A&S ’92) wrote the script for the upcoming Scooby Doo movie, which is expected to be a summer blockbuster. Watching cartoons as a kid, Gunn never could have imagined he’d be responsible for putting the Saturday-morning icons on the big screen. But for three months last year he was on location in Australia with the cast, hearing his words brought to life. “It was a lot of fun,” Gunn said. “I got along extremely well with the cast and made some really great friends along the way.” Yet, despite his glowing memories and ongoing friendships with the actors, Gunn said there is something “really ter-rifying” about waiting for the film’s release. The trailer, which depicts Scooby as a Batman-like crusader, generated such good buzz that there is much anticipation for the movie’s June 14 debut. “It feels like I’m about to be displayed in front of the whole world,” Gunn said. “I went from making a $350,000 film to making a $1.3 million film to making an $85 mil-lion film. The difference is huge.” Indeed, Scooby Doo is Gunn’s highest-profile Hollywood project but by no means his first. He’s paid his dues on the way from Saint Louis University to Hollywood. And, believe it or not, it really was SLU that put him on the path. “I found writing at SLU,” Gunn said. “When I first started college, I was play-ing in rock bands, and I actually dropped out of school for a while and played around St. Louis and the Midwest.” But after a few years, his group, The Icons, broke up. “I decided that it wasn’t something that I really should be doing,” Gunn said. “I went back to SLU and took classes with Al Montesi and Paul Acker, both of whom I still hear from. “It was in an Al Montesi class that I realized that I should be writing,” Gunn continued. “There was a play that I had written for his class that my classmates loved, and he hated. After years of playing in bands and not having very ‘rich experiences,’ reading that play to A SLU alum has written one of the summer’s most anticipated movies. B y L A U R A G E I S E R 21 Anderson 22 the class and hearing people laugh was the greatest experience I’d ever had. It was one of the best moments of my life.” His classmates’ reac-tion led Gunn to study creative writing in grad-uate school. He enrolled at Columbia University in New York and, at the time, planned to be a nov-elist. Along the way, he found another career. “The strange thing for me is that I have always done a million things at the same time,” Gunn said. “During my time at SLU, I was writing, cartooning for The University News, per-forming in plays, as well as doing perfor-mance pieces at the Venice Café. I always have mixed writing and perfor-mance. “When I moved to New York, I started performance pieces again and was put into contact with Lloyd Kaufman, who runs a movie company called Troma Studios.” It was a fateful meeting. Troma, the world’s oldest independent film compa-ny, is known for campy films such as The Toxic Avenger and Class of Nuke ’Em High. “I needed a summer job, and I thought I was going to file papers,” Gunn said. “But I ended up getting hired to write a screenplay for a movie called Tromeo and Juliet for $150. I wrote it in a week-and-a-half. “It is a sex and violence film, a ‘B’ movie, made for only $350,000. Sure, it is Troma, and they are known for making bad movies — but they are proud of it.” Tromeo and Juliet played in 15 coun-tries and around the United States. Its success led to a full-time job for Gunn at the studios. “I wasn’t getting paid that much,” he said. “But it was like a film school where I learned everything from writing the screenplay to marketing and distributing the film.” While there, he wrote a book about the history of Troma Studios and began work on The Toy Collector, a novel that took him five years to finish and was published two years ago. “The Toy Collector is a truly good experience because the reviews were almost all good, everybody seemed to really like it, and it was something I had 100 percent control over,” Gunn said. “In Hollywood, as a screenwriter, I end up controlling, at best, a quarter of the mix — between the actors, director, producers, studio and a lot of dif-ferent things. If a movie is good, it often is because of luck and the s t u d i o choosing the right people to work togeth-er. But writing a book isn’t about luck or studio decisions.” However, it was a screenplay that prompted him to leave Troma and head to Hollywood. He had written a script, The Specials, that was good enough to land him a manager and actually get produced — with Gunn in one of the starring roles. Released in 2000, The Specials also starred Rob Lowe and Gunn’s brother, Sean. The film generat-ed some critical praise and led Gunn to other projects, such as Scooby Doo. But, best of all, it gave him the chance to work with one of his four brothers. All five of the Gunn sons work in the entertainment industry. Patrick (A&S ’89) is a senior vice president at Artisan Entertainment, which distributed The Blair Witch Project. Brian is a screenwriter who, with their cousin Mark, created the MTV show 2gether about a boy band. Matt wrote and starred in the 1997 Sundance Film Festival honoree Man About Town. Sean appears regularly in films and on TV in shows such as Angel and The Gilmore Girls. Gunn, whose father, James (A&S ’63, Law ’65), uncles and sister, Beth, are lawyers in St. Louis, admitted that it probably seems strange that he and all of his brothers ended up in showbiz. But he also knows that they were destined for it. “Other families get extraordinarily competitive with sports or academics, but my family was extremely competi-tive at making each other laugh,” he said. “We are absolutely insane about what we will do to make each other laugh. And we’re just movie fanatics and pop culture fanatics in general, so the cards were dealt a certain way.” Maybe it was fate that brought Gunn to Hollywood — he did meet his wife, St. Louis native Jenna Fischer, there. But whatever it was, he’s certainly found his niche. “I moved out to California, and I was immediately work-ing in the business,” he said. “I have been working nonstop ever since.” Although not all of his screenplays or television pilots have been produced, he is optimistic about film projects beyond Scooby Doo, including a romantic come-dy for Warner Bros. and a remake of the zombie movie Dawn of the Dead. Gunn also is focused on creating and starring in a pilot for the Fox television network. Though he is hopeful about the show’s prospects, he has been around long enough to be realistic, too. “This is Hollywood, so all of these things could happen, or none of them could happen,” he said. “But everything is going extremely well, and this has been the best time ever. I am doing what I want to do. “When I was at SLU and was unsure about my major and what I wanted to do with my life, my dad told me that he makes money doing what he does because he does what he loves,” Gunn continued. “He completely believes in Joseph Campbell’s theory of ‘following your bliss’ because that is where you have the greatest success in life. So that is what I have done since then, to the best of my ability. Sure, I’ve been knocked off a couple of times, but, for the most part, I follow my bliss and try to do what I enjoy doing the most. Everything has worked out much better than I ever thought possible.” One of Gunn’s comic strips for The University News, circa 1988. 23 ith spacious guest rooms, lounges with views of downtown St. Louis and the Arch, and a welcoming fountain in the lobby, the recently opened Saint Louis University Water Tower Inn is not typi-cal university housing. It also is not every university that operates a hotel. SLU decided to open the 62-room hotel as a service to the University communi-ty, but recently decided to open the hotel to the public as well. “It was hard to find quality, affordable places for our guests to stay near cam-pus,” said University President Lawrence Biondi, S.J. “We were partic-ularly concerned about the families of extended-care patients at area hospitals, especially Saint Louis University Hospital and Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, and now are able to provide them comfortable accommoda-tions at a substantially reduced rate.” ICS Construction converted approxi-mately 35,360 square feet on the fifth and sixth floors of the University’s Salus Center into hotel rooms, meeting rooms and lounges. About 1,000 square feet on the main level also was converted into a lobby. The University spent more than $1 million on the renovation, which began in April and ended in January. Room rates have been set at less than $90 per evening with special discounts for University-related guests. Prices include continental breakfast, secure on-site parking and shuttle service through-out the University campus, Cardinal Glennon Hospital and Saint Louis University Hospital. Guests also will have access to a state-of-the-art fitness center, the cafeteria and other services. Average guest rooms are approxi-mately 250 square feet in size, with some providing extra space for those with disabilities. All rooms include data ports, cable TV and free local calls. For more information or reservations, call (314) 977-7500 or visit www.slu.edu/events/water_tower_inn. html. Saint Louis University rolls out the red carpet at its new hotel. W Clockwise from above: A typical guest room; a lounge with a view of the St. Louis skyline; the lobby. 24 Dr. Hugo E.J. Vecchiotti (Med) has retired as a mem-ber of the Long Term Care Ombudsman Council of Southwest Florida after more than 13 years of ser-vice. He continues his active participation as a cardiologist for the Senior Friendship Center for Health Services in Ft. Myers, Fla. Gregory J. Nooney Jr. (B&A) received a 2002 Community Betterment Award from the Missouri Growth Association. He is a managing principal of Coldwell Banker Commercial in St. Louis. Jerry Koch (A&S) retired as president and owner of JEK Corrugated Packing Inc. in St. Louis. He has been mar-ried to Milly Mosby for 47 years. They have two chil-dren and two grandchildren. Sr. Mary Anthony Menting (AHP) is director at Berakhah House in Sioux Falls, S.D., a home for men and women with AIDS. Dr. Daniel T. Haworth (Grad) is completing his 45th year as a faculty member in the department of chemistry at Marquette University. He was honored in the fall as an emeritus member in the American Chemical Society for 50 years of membership. … John Lally (Soc Ser) received the Gold Boot Award from the Catholic Youth Council. He was pres-ident of the Cardinal Ritter Institute and Catholic Charities in St. Louis. Robert Klein (B&A) retired as director of human resources for University City, Mo., after more than 36 years. Jean Margaret Kaindl, S.P. (Grad) retired from teaching and staff work after 54 years in education. She lives in River Grove, Ill. … Jim Lynch (B&A) lives in Omaha, Neb. His eight chil-dren were educated at Jesuit universities, including SLU. He also has a son who is a Jesuit. Mike Surso (A&S) retired from International Truck after 39 years in heavy-duty sales in various venues. He lives in Syracuse, Ind. Kenneth Becker (A&S ’63, Grad ’64, ’71) has published Unlikely Companions, a study of C.G. Jung’s thought in relation to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. He lives in Switzerland. … Dr. Eugene Boostrom (A&S) retired as senior public health specialist for World Bank. He plans to return to international con-sulting as a public health physician with special inter-ests in health manpower development, mid-level workers and distance learning. He lives in Bethesda, Md. … Len Curreri (Parks) is flight department manager for “Air Margaritaville,” a.k.a. Sails in Concert Inc. and Strange Bird Inc. … Joseph Vincent Klein (A&S) lives in St. Louis with his wife, Susan. He is a senior member of the techni-cal staff at Computer Sciences Corp. His son, Vincent John, is a sophomore at SLU’s John Cook School of Business. Bishop Victor Balke (Grad ’64, ’73) celebrated the 25th anniversary of his ordination as a bishop. He lives in Crookston, Minn. … Daniel R. Gould (A&S) has been interviewed by SKOR, a Dutch foundation for art, for their Web site. He lives and works as an artist in Amsterdam. … Daniel G. Tobben (Law) joined the firm of Danna McKitrick in St. Louis as a principal. Joseph L. Barbeau (B&A) retired after 37 years with Boeing/McDonnell Douglas as director of accounting for St. Louis operations. He lives in Chesterfield, Mo., with his wife and daughter. They plan to travel and enjoy life. … Dr. Ron Cunning (Dent) has gained national attention for outfitting well-known hip-hop and rap artists with gold and diamond-studded crowns. He works in Montclair, Calif. … Jack Dauner (Grad B&A ’65, ’71) recently wrote the book Dear Mom and Dad, which presents a series of letters from Dauner to his parents during World War II. He spends his retire-ment playing golf; serving on various boards, including the First Health Hospice Foundation in Pinehurst, N.C.; and chairing several committees at the Country Club of North Carolina. … Casey Fredericks (A&S) runs a tour service in Bloomington, Ind. He also published a book, Selling & Being Sold: The American Cult & Culture of Salesmanship. On Oct. 21, he completed the Columbus, Ohio, Marathon. Geoffrey McHugh (A&S ’66, Grad B&A ’77) is a con-sultant for the state of Illinois and lives in Rochester, Ill. Mohd F. “Fred” Mahmood (Parks) is the president and chief executive officer at Designed Telecommunications Services, which the St. Louis Regional Commerce and Growth Association named one of the 50 fastest growing technology companies of the region. Dr. James F.W. Purdom (Grad IT) was honored by President George W. Bush with the 2001 Presidential Rank Award for his contri-butions to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. He is a senior research scientist at Colorado State University’s Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere. He lives in Fort Collins, Colo., with his wife, Francine. Gregory P. Rice, M.H.M., (P&L) is the director of Caritas Pakistan, a drug abuse treatment program in Peshawar, Pakistan. He was featured on an MSNBC pro-gram Afghan Journal: A Priest Among the Mullahs. Jane M. Frey, O.S.F., (Grad) had her biography included in Who’s Who of American Women last summer. She lives in Cincinnati. … Alvaro Velez, S.J. (Grad ’70,’71,’73) has been appoint-ed dean of people: students, faculty and staff, at Javeriana University of Bogotá, Columbia. Dale Gregor (AHP) is the assistant director of planning in facilities management at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. … Barry J. Kearney (Law) received the Presidential Rank Award of Meritorious Executives from the National Labor Relations Board. Kearney is the chief legal adviser to the general counsel and 32 regional offices of the NLRB on cases involving issues arising under the National Labor Relations Act. He lives in Columbia, Md. … Marianne Muellerleile (A&S) received the USC Good Neighbor Award. She recently had a recurring role on the soap opera Passions and lives in West Adams, Calif., with her husband, Tom Norris. … Dr. Paul H. Young (A&S ’71, Med ’75) published the novel Death of a Healer. Young is a practicing neurosurgeon on the medical school faculty. Dr. Lou Reibling (Grad) has been named vice presi-dent for instruction at Schoolcraft College in Livonia, Mich. … Dr. Mary Menne Wainscott (Grad ’72, ’78, ’96) received Fontbonne College’s 2001 Founders Award for distin-guished service as lay pastoral associate. She lives in St. Louis. Lawrence B. Doersching, S.M., (Grad) is the president of Nolan Catholic High School in Ft. Worth, Texas. … Bro. John Fava, S.J. (P&L ’73, Grad ’77) has moved to the White House Retreat Center in St. Louis as minister of the house and guest master after serving as chaplain for the Denver Police Department. … Pierce W. Powers (Grad B&A) founded PowersGroup Inc., which provides financial services. He is the chairman of the board of the White House Jesuit Retreat and is a mem-ber of the boards of AMC Cancer Research Center, Rockhurst University and Churchill School. He and his wife, Sue, have six children. … Marie Sullivan, O.P., (Soc Ser) was featured in the Bulletin, the newspaper of the Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta, for her work with the Sullivan Center, which serves those who want to free them-selves from reliance on subsi-dies and charity assistance. The center was renamed in her honor in 1995. Ruth Jenkins (Nurs ’74, Grad ’76,’82) received a grant from the Missouri Children’s Trust Fund to establish the Saint Anthony’s Infant Touch Program at St. Anthony’s Medical Center in St. Louis. This project is designed to decrease the potential for child abuse and neglect. Michael Farley (Grad) is the vice president for chapter fund raising at the American Red Cross’ national head-quarters in Washington, D.C. … David A. Hobday (Parks) is the manager of the lock and hardware services division of the facilities service department for the University of Delaware. … Mitch Millner (A&S) wrote a chap-ter about his battle with a brain tumor in the book Navigating Through a Strange Land. He lives in St. Louis. … Anita Robinson Williams (Soc Ser ’75, ’76) received the Missouri School Social Worker of the Year Award from the Association of Missouri School Social Workers. She works at Beaumont High School. Dr. Elizabeth Bookser Barkley (Grad) received the Ohio Professor of the Year Award from the U.S. Professors of the Year pro-gram. This award recognizes exceptional undergraduate professors and is presented jointly by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. She teaches English at the College of Mount St. Joseph. … Joe Clarke (B&A) is the men’s soccer coach at Washington University in St. Louis. Dr. Kathryn D. Cramer (Grad) recently wrote the book When Faster-Harder- Smarter is Not Enough: Six Steps for Achieving What You Want in a Rapid-Fire World, published by McGraw-Hill. … William P. Gavin (A&S ’77, Law ’80) is board certi-fied as a trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He works in Belleville, Ill. Doug Brooks (Law) left the practice of law, moved from Louisville, Ky., to Mesa, 1940 1952 1955 1959 1958 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 25 J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century By Dr. Tom Shippey, Walter J. Ong, S.J., Chair of Humanities Houghton Mifflin Although J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantastic, mythic universe has entertained mil-lions, many literary critics stubbornly dismiss his work, and the fantasy genre it spawned, as mere “escapism.” In J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century, Shippey sets the record straight, not only forcefully arguing Tolkien’s literary merits, but also offering a unique and revealing read-ing of the books that introduced the imagi-nary world of Middle-earth. Shippey, who taught at Oxford University at the same time with the same syllabus as Tolkien and subsequently held the chair of English language and medieval literature at Leeds University that Tolkien held, is perhaps the best qualified to speak in Tolkien’s defense. “Tolkien would have replied that he was satisfying a taste — the taste for the fairy tale — which is natural to us, which goes back as far as we have written records of any sort, to the Old Testament and Homer’s Odyssey, and which is found in all human societies,” Shippey writes. “If our arbiters of taste insist that this taste should be suppressed, then it is they who are flying from reality.” Tolkien’s influence has extended beyond literature and is evident in everything from the songs of Led Zeppelin to the popularity of the game Dungeons & Dragons. Shippey does more than offer due praise to a master novelist. He offers new insights into the man and his work. Recollections in Tranquility By Maurice B. McNamee, S.J., (A&S ’33, Grad ’34, ’45) professor emeritus of English and of art and art history Saint Louis University Press In Recollections in Tranquility, McNamee reflects on a life that spans nearly a century — much of it spent at Saint Louis University. This autobiography features, among other things, details of McNamee’s lifelong love affair with art history, the subsequent pilot art program he brought to SLU and his efforts to preserve and restore Samuel Cupples House. The book also includes accounts from his travels and his insightful reflec-tions on literature, art, history, religion and academia. It begins with McNamee’s typical modesty: “I have been persuaded to write my memoirs not because I have any particular importance in the world, but because a whole series of accidental circumstances in my life provided the opportunity for special experiences that might be interesting to some readers.” Readers won’t be disappointed. In chapters peppered with anecdotes and poetry, McNamee recounts his entire life. From 1909 to today, McNamee’s experiences offer an interesting perspective on an entire century. Published by Saint Louis University Press, the book is available in paperback ($19.95) and hardcover ($39.95). To order by phone or request order forms, call (314) 977-2244 or e-mail Murphyc@slu.edu. In Defense of Public Opinion Polling Dr. Kenneth F. Warren, professor of political science Westview Press Sometimes revered and often despised, pollsters have played an integral role in American politics for decades. Warren’s book explores the history of polling and scrutinizes the 2000 election. In Defense of Public Opinion Polling also examines a wide range of issues. These include: Why do journalists and politicians have a love-hate relationship with polls? How can you spot a bad poll? Why have polls become so popular in other countries? “As a professional pollster for more than two decades, I still find it amazing that it’s become a $5 billion-a-year industry,” Warren said. Many Americans think of polls as hope-lessly flawed, invasive and annoying. Warren’s book argues that well-conducted scientific polls are not only accurate, but also are tools to understanding society. Warren closes his book with a candid report card on how the 13 major pollsters fared in predicting the 2000 presidential contest and how pollsters did in projecting senatorial and gubernatorial races across the United States. “Kenneth Warren sets the record straight with this balanced, clear and cheerful account,” said William Schneider, senior political analyst for CNN. “His points are on target, plus or minus zero.” The Spirit Returns By Richard Burgin, professor of communication Johns Hopkins University Press The Philadelphia Inquirer describes Burgin as “one of the most stimulating practitioners of the (short story) form.” In The Spirit Returns, his ninth book and fourth collection of short stories, Burgin stays true to that form. The Spirit Returns explores the mysteries of love and the tangled relationships between family and self. Burgin also exam-ines the complexities of memory, guilt, fear, desire, betrayal and hope. In the 11 stories, Burgin shows the expressive range of short fiction. The title story follows a man who takes perverse pleasure in frightening strangers. He is forced to face his own fears when someone else wants to play the game. In “Usher Twins,” a man and woman begin an affair that reveals uneasy truths about the lives each chose. “The Most Honest Person” tells of a college student who begins an affair with her professor and learns the cost of entering into a secretive relationship with a self-destructive man. Burgin is the founder and editor of the award-winning literary journal Boulevard, which is published by SLU. He has won two Pushcart Prizes for his stories, and he recently was highlighted in the St. Louis Post- Dispatch as one of several local artists elevating the community. Off the shelf The past several months have brought a flurry of publications by Saint Louis University faculty authors. Here’s a glimpse at what is being written (and read) on campus. Bruce Mason (Soc Ser) retired in July 2001 after a 25- year career with the Social Security Administration, the last 15 years of which were focused on policymaking and analysis. In July, he moved to Las Vegas from Baltimore. Craig S. Burkhardt (Law) was elected president of the Republican National Lawyers Association, which provides legal services to the Republican Party. He is member of the management at the Sorling Law Offices in Springfield, Ill. Dr. Stephen P. Klump (A&S) received two awards from AOAC International, an organization of analytical chemists. He lives in St. Louis. Timothy Blanchard (Law, Pub Hlth) has been appointed to the editorial review board of the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s journal, Healthcare Financial Management. He is an attorney with McDermott, Will & Emery in Los Angeles. Deborah (Mohr) Kane (A&S) and her husband, Paul, welcomed their fifth child, Caitlin Anne, who joins sib-lings Shannon, Allison, Bridget and William. They live in Pensacola, Fla. … Krystyna Larson (AHP, A&S) lives in Crown Point, Ind., and reports she is “alive and well.” … Martin J. Lyons (B&A) is controller of the Ameren Corp. He lives in University City, Mo., with his wife, Leslie, and their chil-dren, Alison and Martin. … Dr. Sharon Paltin (Med) and Jean-Jacques Plante were married on Sept. 22 and live with their child, Gabriel, in northern Mendocino County, Calif. Sharon works at two rural community clinics. … Dr. James Walsh (A&S) received his doctorate in phi-losophy from the University of Toronto in 1999. He is a professor in the philosophy department at St. Thomas University in Frederickton, New Brunswick, Canada. He and his wife, Jennifer, have three children, Liam, Eilidh and Rowan. 1983 1984 1985 1986 1988 Office of Planned Giving Saint Louis University 221 N. Grand Blvd., Room 304 St. Louis, MO 63103-2097 (314) 977-2357 or (800) 758-3678 outside of the St. Louis area www.slu.edu/alumni/giving SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY IHS 18 1 8 AD • MAJOREM • DEI • GLORIAM Onneeof of the best ways to reduce your income tax bill is to make charitable contribu-tions. We can provide you with information on a variety of charitable gift arrangements that will help you at tax time. Some can even generate income for you or your family. To learn more, call or write to the planned giving office at Saint Louis University. Ariz., and enrolled in the master’s of public administra-tion program at Arizona State University. Kathy Boswell (Nurs) received the 2000 Mercy Award, the highest honor given by the Sisters of Mercy and the St. John’s Mercy Health Systems. She has worked in the neonatal inten-sive care unit at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis for 22 years. … Dr. David Hadaller (Grad) is associate dean of academic affairs for curriculum and instruction at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. He is the author of Gynicide and lives in New York with his wife, Mirela, and sons, Davey and Nicholas. … Richard L. Prebil (Law, Pub Hlth) joined the Chicago office of Foley & Lardner in the health law department. Previously, he was the vice president of legal affairs and general coun-sel for Alexian Brothers Health System. … Rick Voytas (Grad B&A) is the manager of corporate analysis in its corporate planning function for Ameren Corp. He and his wife, Diane, have three children, Rick Jr., Luke and Kristi. They live in Waterloo, Ill. Linda (Lawton) Brochin (A&S) moved to Wisconsin with her husband and daugh-ter. She is the communica-tions department manager for the J.F. Ahern Co., a mechanical and fire protec-tion contracting company. … Joseph M. Filakovsky (Grad) was elected a Fellow of the American Heart Association. He lives in Milford, Conn. … Maria (Vitale) Perron (Law) is a partner in St. Louis’ Perron Law Firm. She has been appointed by Missouri Gov. Bob Holden to serve on the Child Abuse and Neglect Review Board. Mark Blethroad (A&S) is director of sales promotion for Schnuck Markets. He lives in west St. Louis County with his wife, Beth, and their son, Jack. … Dr. Robert G. Gurdak (Med) and his wife, Nancy, welcomed their sec-ond son, Douglas Donald, in August. He joins a brother, Andrew. 1979 1981 1982 27 Hall of Fame welcomes Billiken stars Eight new members and one team were inducted into Saint Louis University’s Billiken Hall of Fame on Jan. 25. The honorees follow by category: Billiken Great (Pioneer): Vern and William Bradburn (men’s basket-ball 1924-26), who led the Billikens to a 31-8 record during three seasons on the hardwood. The forwards played on the same teams since the fifth grade. … George A. Johnson (football 1936-39), a four-year guard for coach Cecil Muellerleile’s football team who earned many accolades dur-ing his senior year. … Jim Murphy (baseball, men’s soccer 1965-67), a two-sport star for the Billikens. He played on the 1965 national champi-onship soccer team and was a shortstop for the 1965 baseball team that advanced to the College World Series. Billiken Great (Contemporary): Matt McKeon (men’s soccer 1992-95), the Missouri Athletic Club National Player of the Year and a first-team All-American as a senior in 1995. He ranks in the program’s top six in all three career scoring categories, including a school-record 46 career assists. … Barry Orms (men’s basketball 1966-68), who was the team MVP during his senior year and earned a free-agent tryout with the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, despite never playing high school or college football. He was the starting guard for two seasons with the NBA’s Baltimore Bullets alongside Earl “The Pearl” Monroe. … Denny Werner (men’s soccer 1970-73), an integral part of a defensive unit that played in four national championship games and delivered three national titles. Distinguished Alum (Contemporary): John Eilerman (men’s soccer 1969-72), who helped the squad to four consecutive national champi-onship games. He is an executive vice president at C&R Mechanical Co. and is active with industry and community organizations. Bob Burnes Award: The 1978 Field Hockey Team, which compiled a 28-5 record and a fifth-place finish in the national tournament, finishing higher than any women’s team in the history of SLU. The group cap-tured State and Region VI titles to advance to the national tournament. A loss in the first game of the tournament was a setback, but the Billikens rallied to win their next four contests and claim fifth place. With 23 goals, Karen Shearin was the leading scorer on a club that outscored its oppo-nents 90-23 and posted a record 18 shutouts. Playing on that team for head coach Dr. Will van Beaumont were: Lynn Dobelman, Ann Driscoll, Martha Gartland, Ann Hoffman, Jane Johnson, Ann Kerns, Roberta Kuechler, Claudia Lucera, Nancy O’Callaghan, Theresa Ruzicka, Theresa Sanders, Judy Schmidt, Karen Shearin, Judy Smith, Tammy Suyematsu and Mary Torrence. The 2002 Billiken Hall of Fame inductees August T. Janszen (A&S) is a partner with the firm Strauss & Troy in Cincinnati. He also serves on the faculty at Lorman Education Services. Christopher Buonanno (A&S ’90, Grad ’92) is the science and operations officer of the National Weather Service forecast office in Little Rock, Ark. … Lars Etzkorn (Law) is the associate director of the District Division of Transportation in Washington, D.C., where he runs the departments respon-sible for maintaining, permit-ting and enforcing the lawful use of public space. … Teryl Franklin (A&S) and her hus-band, Brian Mattmiller, wel-comed their second child, Anna, in September. Anna joins her big sister, Claire. Teryl is the state editor at the Wisconsin State Journal, a newspaper in Madison, Wis. Colleen Kannaday (Pub Hlth) received the 2002 Robert S. Hudgens Memorial Award as the young health care executive of the year from the American College of Healthcare Executives. She is president of St. Francis Hospital & Health Center in Blue Island, Ill. … Brian Zaiger (Law) has finished a two-year term as president of the Hamilton County (Ind.) Bar Association. … S. Neal Ziliak (Law) has finished his term as secretary of the Hamilton County (Ind.) Bar Association. Dr. Eberly (Milles) Mareci (A&S) is the manager of the creative team for marketing at Information Builders in New York City. … William J. McGrath (Law) has joined the St. Louis office of Hinshaw & Culbertson. … Heidi (Weber) Shenk (AHP) lives in Batesville, Ind., after living in Austin, Texas, for four years. She is a contract physical therapist for a nursing home agency and is married with four children. … JoAnn (Bland) Vetter (AHP) welcomed her daugh-ter, Sidney Jo, on July 25. She lives in Cottage Hills, Ill. … Dr. Paul Vollmer (A&S), his wife, Amanda, and son, Alex, have relocated to Sioux Falls, S.D. He is a surgeon with Siouxland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. Allen Chan (B&A) is a gen-eral manager for a Dutch computer software company. He is based in Hong Kong and is responsible for business in Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Korea and China. … Kevin C. May (A&S) gradu-ated from the University of Denver College of Law in December and has joined the firm Steptoe & Johnson in Charleston, W.Va. He is mar-ried to Jennifer Greathouse (A&S). … Dr. Christina Schwindt (Med) has joined the University of Maryland’s faculty as an assistant profes-sor. She is the medical direc-tor of the Breathmobile that serves the inner city asthmatic population of Baltimore. Jennifer (Bravo) McGonigle (Soc Ser) and Pat McGonigle (A&S) live in Omaha, Neb., with their daughter, Mercedes, who was born in June. Jennifer is a medical social worker, and Pat is a weekend anchor for KPTM-Fox 42. … Heather Oostendorp (Grad) and John Hester welcomed their daughter, Kayleigh Ann, on March 11, 2001. … Dr. Andy Pomerantz (Grad ’94, ’96) presented a research paper to the American Psychological Association convention in San Francisco this summer. He is an assistant professor of psychology and coordinator of the clinical adult psychology graduate program at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. … David Romero (A&S) lives in Spain with his wife and daughter. He owns his own advertising agency, Romero & Cia Communication. … Scott Schoneman (A&S) has moved back to St. Louis after six years in Chicago. He is president of Indigo Consulting, a search firm. … Thomas Veltz (Law) and Molly (Beck) Veltz (Nurs ’95) welcomed their second child, Luke Thomas, on May 17. Luke joins his big sister, Madeleine. Voula (Salas) Francis (B&A ’95, Law ’98) and Bill Francis (B&A ’97) were married in June 1998 and welcomed their first child, Christina, in February 2000. Voula works at Ernst & Young’s tax group, and Bill is a consultant for Accenture. They live in Glendale, Mo. … Marvin Grilliot (Soc Ser) and Rachel Mahlik (A&S ’96) were married at St. 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 Dr. William W. Goodhue (Med ’42) Mr. Edward C. Kersey (B&A ’42) Mrs. Mary (Merello) Mecker (B&A ’42) Mr. Clyde L. Pritchard (Parks ’42) Dr. Marcus C. Bushard (Med ’43) Dr. Carlo J. Destefani (Med ’43) Mr. Richard P. Dorsey Jr. (B&A ’43) Dr. Lee S. Fent (Med ’43) Mr. Claud E. Kahmann (Law ’43) Mr. George E. Kitz (Parks ’43) Dr. M. Eugene Lahey (Med ’43) Dr. Howard A. Matzke (Grad ’43) Sr. Brendan Mary McCormick, O.S.F. (Nurs ’43) Dr. Bruce D. McSparrin Jr. (Parks ’43) Dr. Pierce H. Mullally Jr. (Med ’43) Sr. Clotilde O’Reilly (Grad ’43) Dr. Robert W. Smith (Med ’43) Dr. Stefano Vivona (Med ’43) Miss Mary C. Baggot (Soc Ser ’44) Mr. Michael Broschak (Parks ’44) Sr. Rita M. Heger, O.S.U. (A&S ’44) Mr. Robert J. Young (Parks ’44) Dr. Terrance D. Callan (Med ’45) Dr. Peter J. Corrigan Jr. (Med ’45) Sr. Alene Faul, S.S.N.D. (Pub Ser ’45) Dr. Reinaldo A. Ferrer (Med ’45) Dr. William T. Ford (Med ’45) Mrs. Virginia C. (Solari) Hayden (A&S ’45) Dr. Jerome B. Stechschulte (Med ’45) Dr. Charles T. Frissell (Dent ’46) Mrs. Thelma (Collins) Heinrichs (AHP ’46) Dr. Robert B. Heller (IT ’46) Dr. Raymond W. Herrmann (Med ’46) Mr. Daniel R. McAuliffe (A&S ’46) Dr. George J. Niedermeyer (Med ’46) Dr. Calvin A. Richins (Grad ’46) Dr. John R. Young (Med ’46) Mr. Richard W. Hagedorn (A&S ’47) Mr. Richard H. Hagemeyer (Parks ’47) Dr. Scott G. Kramer (Med ’47) Mr. Herbert N. Linhardt (B&A ’47) Mr. Elmer W. Smitt (B&A ’47) Mr. Henry J. Terbrock (B&A ’47) Mr. Carl M. Bier (B&A ’48) Mr. Bernard R. Blume (B&A ’48) Sr. Mary Helen Bocklage, F.S.M. (AHP ’48) Mr. Charles R. Brady (Law ’48) Lt. Col. Ralph E. Breden, Ret. (B&A ’48) Mr. Leonard A. Cromer Sr. (Parks ’48) Mr. Ralph E. Eckert (B&A ’48) Mr. Ellis M. Gaddis (B&A ’48) Mr. Donald W. Graham (Parks ’48) Dr. Joseph A. Latteri (Med ’48) Dr. Howard C. Neucks (Med ’48) Mr. Michael P. O’Shea Sr. (Law ’48) Mrs. Barbara Hanlon Rogan (AHP ’48) Mr. Jerome A. Rueff (B&A ’48) Mr. Leonard O. St. Peters (B&A ’48) Mr. Jack M. Walker (Parks ’48) Mr. Thomas R. Walsh (B&A ’48) Mr. Richard A. Ward (B&A ’48) Miss Gertrude H. Bey (Soc Ser ’49) Mr. Daniel A. Callahan (B&A ’49) Mrs. Patricia R. (McCarthy) Carlin (B&A ’49) Mrs. Erma L. (Finley) Couch (A&S ’49) Mr. Ralph C. Cropp (Parks ’49) Sr. Mary Rose C. Mielke, O.S.F. (Grad ’49) Mr. Paul R. Niebur (B&A ’49) Mr. Philip H. Reither (Law ’49) IIN MEMORIIAM 28 Dr. Charles H. Stuever (Dent ’24) Mr. King G. McElroy (Law ’26) Dr. Clarence T. Eckert (Med ’27) Dr. Eugene A. Ockuly (Med ’27) Mr. Stanford B. Roper (Parks ’28) Mr. Irvin T. Harnist (Parks ’29) Mr. Henry W. Lebert (Parks ’29) Dr. Donald F. McGrath (Med ’30) Dr. James G. Parker (Med ’30) Mr. Norman F. Lemme (B&A ’31) Dr. Joseph D. McDonald (Med ’31) Dr. Douglas A. Ries (Med ’31) Miss Vera M. Bersch (Pub Ser ’32) Miss Hermania F. Cremer (Nurs ’32) Dr. Louis M. Friedman (Med ’32) Mr. Louis W. Goelz (B&A ’32) Dr. Rubin H. Kaplan (Med ’32) Mr. Charles E. Lotterer (B&A ’32) Mr. Robert L. Proctor (Parks ’32) Dr. Clemens J. Schneble (Dent ’32) Dr. Max Werner (Med ’32) Mr. George F. Wilson (Law ’32) Mr. Cornelius J. Chapman (B&A ’33) Mrs. Mary (Bock) Fagin (Nurs ’33) Mother Mary C. Girrens, A.S.C. (Pub Ser ’33) Mr. Frank A. Goetz (B&A ’33) Mr. Frank L. Price (B&A ’33) Dr. Joseph F. Styborski (Dent ’33) Mrs. Frances E (Maddocks) Barteau (Nurs ’34) Mrs. Marie H. (Schmid) Beerhalter (Soc Ser ’34) Mr. Bert G. Orosz (Parks ’34) Dr. Edgar H. Reinhardt (Dent ’34) Dr. John T. Vandover (Med ’34) Mr. Richard E. Davis (B&A ’35) Dr. James W. Joseph (Med ’35) Mrs. Grace A. (O’Bryan) Brazil (Nurs ’36) Rev. Philip T. Derrig, S.J. (A&S ’36) Sr. Mary J. Lueckenhoff, S.S.M. (Grad Nurs ’36) Dr. Estelle B. Naes (Nurs ’36) Mr. Norman Gramlick (Parks ’37) Rev. Gerald J. Guida, S.J. (A&S ’37) Dr. Robert N. Hamm (Dent ’37) Rev. Joseph I. Holland, S.J. (Grad ’37) Rev. Robert P. Raszkowski, S.J. (A&S ’37) Mr. M. Frederick Slicker (Parks ’37) Dr. Kenneth L. Urban (Dent ’37) Mr. William J. Vanderkloot (Parks ’37) Sr. Marietta M. Bida, F.S.M. (Nurs ’38) Sr. M. Angeline Brumm, O.S.F. (Nurs ’38) Sr. Mary Agnes Conway, R.S.M. (Nurs ’38) Dr. Albert E. Cremer (Med ’38) Dr. Ralph L. Dicker (Med ’38) Mr. Vladimir M. Dostal (Law ’38) Dr. George E. Grauel (Grad ’38) Mr. John N. Gruendler (B&A ’38) Mr. Joseph V. McShane Sr. (B&A ’38) Dr. Frank L. Meany (Med ’38) Mr. Leo J. Reid Jr. (A&S ’38) Mrs. Margaret (Bonen) Shurgot (Nurs ’38) Miss Patricia J. Doyle (Grad ’39) Mr. Peter B. Goelz (B&A ’39) Mr. A. John Higbee (B&A ’39) Dr. Samuel E. Katz (Med ’39) Sr. Alice G. Knowles (AHP ’39) Mr. Walter P. Grogan (B&A ’40) Sr. Mary C. Marty, O.P. (AHP ’40) Mr. Kenneth J. Bauer (B&A ’41) Mr. Edward C. Buchmann (B&A ’41) Sr. Jeanne D. Kayser (Nurs ’41) Dr. Tom J. Meek (Med ’41) Mr. Raymond J. Nester (Law ’41) Dr. William I. Park Jr. (Med ’41) Mr. Edmund G. Stoltz Jr. (Law ’41) Mr. C. Henry Stratmeyer (B&A ’41) Dr. Charles Van Buskirk (Grad ’41) Miss Nellie C. Dunn (Nurs ’42) Mr. Charles L. Rogers (Grad ’49) Most Rev. Eldon B. Schuster (Grad ’49) Dr. John F. Test (Med ’49) Dr. Eileen (Carney) Connolly (A&S ’50) Rev. Dr. Thomas P. Conry, S.J. (Grad ’50) Mr. Albert H. Froemling (B&A ’50) Mr. Thomas S. Hemp (B&A ’50) Mrs. Jean P. (Breslo) Hinsman (A&S ’50) Sr. Francis G. Leibfried, O.S.F. (Grad ’50) Mr. John C. Matejka Sr. (B&A ’50) Dr. Martin M. Minerva (Dent ’50) Mr. Elmer A. Ruff (B&A ’50) Mr. Jack G. Schwabe (B&A ’50) Mr. Robert R. Schwarz (Law ’50) Mr. Frank A. Basola (B&A ’51) Dr. William G. Bechtold Jr. (Dent ’51) Mr. James G. Cunningham (IT ’51) Mr. William A. Fox (Law ’51) Dr. John P. Hathaway Jr. (Dent ’51) Mr. William E. Hoecker (A&S ’51) Mrs. Gloria (Odenwald) Jung (B&A ’51) Mr. Norbert C. Koetting (IT ’51) Dr. Emmett F. McKillop (Med ’51) Sr. Mary N. McPhillips, R.S.M. (A&S ’51) Mr. Russell G. Musterman (A&S ’51) Mr. Clifford L. Schmitt (B&A ’51) Mr. William W. Sleater III (Law ’51) Mr. Thomas J. Underriner (A&S ’51) Ms. Elizabeth (Thatcher) Barriger (A&S ’52) Mrs. Catherine (Wheeler) Campbell (Soc Ser ’52) Dr. Donald F. Crouch (Dent ’52) Mr. John L. Hutchison (B&A ’52) Miss Regina A. Reddington (Nurs ’52) Dr. Edward J. Smanik (Med ’52) Dr. Edward G. Brungard (Dent ’53) Mr. Mortimer J. Carlton (B&A ’53) Dr. Blaine B. Jorgensen (Med ’53) Hon. Joseph T. Kelleher Jr. (Law ’53) Rev. Dr. Joel R. Lieb, O.S.B. (Grad ’53) Mr. Wendell M. McIlvoy (Law ’53) Mr. Ottmar A. Neumann (IT ’53) Miss Thessal L. Rice (AHP ’53) Mr. John A. Turner (A&S ’53) Mr. Gerald E. Zarr (A&S ’53) Dr. Jerome M. Denker (Dent ’54) Mr. Frank J. Doerr (Parks ’54) Lt. Col. Clarence E. Everson (Grad IT ’54) Dr. William H. Gaughan (Med ’54) Dr. Eugene J. Huffman (Dent ’54) Mr. William C. Long (B&A ’54) Mr. Lawrence A. Still (Grad ’54) Sr. Lucy Walter, O.S.U. (Grad ’54) Sr. Gracia Abel, C.P.P.S. (Grad ’55) Rev. Donald J. Burke (Grad ’55) Mr. Frank E. Goedde (B&A ’55) Mrs. Bobette (Stine) James (Grad ’55) Mr. Bernard T. Koon Jr. (A&S ’55) Mr. Herbert W. Lemee (Grad ’55) Rev. Eugene F. Shaw, S.J. (Grad ’55) Mr. William J. Adams (Law ’56) Mr. James M. Cooper (Soc Ser ’56) Rev. Lawrence G. Gerst (A&S ’56) Sr. Maura M. Kersting, CPP (A&S ’56) Sr. Ida Knecht, A.S.C. (Grad ’56) Mr. William J. Ludwig (B&A ’56) Dr. Robert P. McGilligan (B&A ’56) Mr. Joseph J. Rossi Jr. (Pub Hlth ’56) Mr. Melvin J. Thum (Law ’56) Mr. James M. Reeder (B&A ’57) Mr. Robert L. Spies (A&S ’57) Mr. Walter L. Bauer (B&A ’58) Mr. Fred E. Bradley (Grad IT ’58) Mr. Raymond J. Cerrato (Parks ’58) Mr. Robert J. Hinkebein (Law ’58) Mr. Robert G. Mager (IT ’58) Rev. James C. McLain (Grad ’58) Sr. Kathleen McNellis, S.L. (Grad ’58) Dr. Harold C. Richardson (Dent ’58) Dr. James W. Bynum (Grad ’59) Mr. Ronald L. Girard (IT ’59) Mr. Richard E. Hammer (Parks ’59) Rev. James P. Hurley, S.J. (Grad ’59) Mrs. Mary F. (Norfleet) Kimbrough (Soc Ser ’59) Mr. William J. Barker (B&A ’60) Sr. Vivian Bierschbach, O.S.B. (Pub Hlth ’60) Dr. Walter J. Ciszczon (Dent ’60) Rev. Harold F. Cohen, S.J. (Grad ’60) Mr. Edward A. Dunn (Grad ’60) Dr. Felix A. Jacques (Grad ’60) Mrs. Marilyn A. (Miller) Steigmeyer (Soc Ser ’60) Dr. Dan E. Sullivan (Grad ’60) Dr. John D. Watkins (Grad ’60) Mrs. Josephine (Armstrong) Williams (Grad B&A ’60) Mrs. Louise C. (Strotman) Winston (Grad ’60) Sr. Mary Candon, C.N.D. (Grad ’61) Prof. Glenn G. Grothaus Sr. (B&A ’61) Mr. John L. Martin (IT ’61) Dr. William R. Michael (Grad ’61) Mr. Robert C. Pratte (B&A ’61) Mr. James J. Walsh (Pub Hlth ’61) Mr. Richard F. Mankus (B&A ’62) Mr. James F. Meyers Jr. (IT ’62) Sr. Winifred Ryan, S.P. (Grad ’62) Mr. Leonard W. Evans (Grad ’63) Mr. Edward R. Kerman (Parks ’63) Dr. Alexander L. Kesselman (Med ’63) Sr. Hildburg Loegering (Pub Ser ’63) Sr. M. Roberta McMahon, O.P. (Grad ’63) Mr. Jere C. Grubbs (Parks ’64) Mr. John V. Johnson (Soc Ser ’64) Sr. Bernadine Kozak, C.R. (AHP ’64) Despite his appearance in the “In Memoriam” section of the last issue of UNIVERSITAS, we are pleased to report that O. Ruffin Crow (B&A ’36) is “hale and hearty.” He writes, “Those who called to extend condolences to my wife were a bit shocked when I answered the phone.” He is retired from his career as a certified public accountant and vice president of the former McDonnell Douglas Aircraft and recently was featured in a St. Louis Post-Dispatch article about a YMCA fitness program. We apologize for the error and appreciate Mr. Crow’s good humor. Joseph M. Becker, S.J. (A&S ’36), a professor of economics at SLU from 1950 to 1966, died Oct. 10. He was 93. A renowned author and expert on unemployment, Fr. Becker also conduct-ed extensive research at the Institute of Social Order. Dr. Louis Fernandez, former chairman of the Saint Louis University board of trustees died Jan. 11. He was 77. Only the second lay person to chair SLU’s board, Dr. Fernandez became a University trustee in 1976 and was elected chairman in 1978, a position he held for five years. During his tenure as chairman, the University built a new home for the School of Law, construct-ed Simon Recreation Center, completed a pedestrian mall from Spring Avenue to Grand Boulevard and renovated the home of the business school, Davis-Shaughnessy Hall. Dr. Fernandez was a former board chairman and executive of Monsanto Co. He served in many other leadership roles in St. Louis, including the director of Boatmen’s National Bank. Dr. Charles J. Ermatinger (A&S ’51, Grad ’55, ’63), longtime librarian for the Vatican Film Library at Pius XII Memorial Library, died Jan. 19. He was 80. Dr. Ermatinger served SLU for 49 years, devoting his professional life to both the library and the departments of modern languages and philosophy. He retired from teaching as professor emeritus in 1992 but continued as librarian of the Vatican Film Library until 2000. He also served as editor of Manuscripta, a journal of research for manuscripts from ancient, medieval and early modern times. 29 Exploring the world? TELL CLASS NOTES UNIVERSITAS Class Notes Saint Louis University DuBourg Hall 39 221 North Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103 fax: (314) 977-2249 e-mail: utas@slu.edu Dr. Karen Hoffman (Grad) is an assistant professor of phi-losophy at Hood College in Frederick, Md. … Joe Laramie, N.S.J. (P&L) joined the Jesuits in August 2000. He lives in the Jesuit Novitiate in St. Paul, Minn. … Lt. Joshua Pope (A&S) and Robin Pope (A&S) wel-comed their first child, Carolyn Marie, on Aug. 13. They live in Abilene, Texas. Joshua was named the Dyess AFB company grade officer of the quarter for April-June 2001 and is assigned to the 28th Bomb Squadron. Matthew A. Braunel (Law) joined the St. Louis law firm of Thompson Coburn as an associate in the area of intel-lectual property and informa-tion technology. … Milada R. Goturi (Law) joined Thompson Coburn in St. Louis as an associate specializ-ing in health care. … Robyn Halsey (Law) is an associate in the general business litiga-tion practice group of Husch & Eppenberger’s downtown St. Louis office. … Garrick Hamilton (Law) is an associ-ate in the land use develop-ment and financing practice group in Husch & Eppenberger’s Clayton, Mo., office. … Erin Nealon (A&S) hiked 270 miles on the Long Trail in Vermont’s Green Mountains to raise awareness and money for dia-betes research. … Jason Tower (B&A) received a Fulbright scholarship to study economics in Beijing. the St. Louis office of 2000 Hinshaw & Culbertson. … Angel (Bruss) Williams (B&A) and John J. Williams (B&A ’98) were married on Feb. 26, 2001, at St. Francis Xavier College Church. John is a consultant with Deloitte & Touche, and Angel is an account manager with Fujitsu. They live in St. Louis. Ja’Nita M. (Wilson) Becerra (Nurs) is a public health nurse in Solano County, Calif., after more than two years as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ecuador. … Nathanael Berneking (A&S ’98, Law ’01) is an asso-ciate in the corporate practice group in Husch & Eppenberger’s Clayton, Mo., office. … Zac Cogley (A&S) received his master’s degree in philosophy from the University of Cincinnati in June. He is relocating to Columbus, Ohio, to com-plete his doctorate in social and political theory at The Ohio State University. He still plays guitar full time with his band, Seraphim. … Kathryn Janulaitis (A&S) is engaged to Dr. Clint Merrick. She is a neuroscience repre-sentative for Eli Lilly & Co. and lives in Lexington, Ky. … Ryan K. Manger (B&A ’98, Law ’01) is an associate at Thompson Coburn in St. Louis in the area of environ-mental law. … Jason Phelps (B&A) has joined the corpo-rate department of Blackwell Sanders Peper Martin in Kansas City. Annie Denny (Nurs) lives in Pittsburgh. … Rod Harkey (Law, Grad B&A) received the 2001 Society of Industrial and Office Realtors Award of Excellence for his involve-ment as a listing broker for the industrial development Gateway Commerce Center. He lives in St. Louis. … Michael O’Bryan (Grad B&A) and his wife, Kim, welcomed their second child, Abigail Lindsey, on Nov. 14. … Lisa Suellentrop (Pub Ser) married Kevin Kelley (B&A ’98) on Dec. 1. They live in Mission, Kan. Lisa is a speech-language pathologist at St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf-Kansas City, and Kevin is a Web designer for Bluestick.com. … Dr. Teresa J. Williams (Grad) is associate dean of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond (Va.). 1998 1999 Rev. Dr. John G. Rechtien (Grad ’64) Sr. Mary Rita Wagner (Grad ’64) Sr. Mary M. Waters (Soc Ser ’64) Mr. Larry J. Farmer (AHP ’65) Dr. Lawrence D. Jacobs (Med ’65) Mrs. Patricia (Ahles) McCloskey (AHP ’65) Dr. Robert W. Ackerman (Med ’66) Mr. Larry Coleman (Parks ’66) Mr. James G. Costigan (A&S ’66) Mr. Walter J. Czagas (Grad ’66) Mr. Joseph M. Gualdoni (Parks ’66) Mr. William F. Homan (B&A ’66) Mr. John J. Schenk Sr. (B&A ’66) Miss Valeria M. Tentschert (Grad ’66) Mr. John E. Wampler (A&S ’66) Sr. Patricia A. Denny, S.L. (Grad ’67) Mr. Paul G. Mercer (Law ’67) Dr. William L. Pogue (Grad ’67) Hon. Paul E. Riley (Law ’67) Dr. Geoffrey F. Thompson (Grad ’67) Mrs. Mary Kay (Lane) Vorbeck (Soc Ser ’67) Sr. Mary M. Wilson, S.S.N.D. (Grad ’67) Mr. Vasile Cuciureanu (A&S ’68) Mr. Mark S. Hannigan (B&A ’68) Mr. John E. Lewis (B&A ’68) Sr. Augustine Miget, D.C. (Grad ’68) Sr. Ruth V. Sampson (Grad ’68) Rev. Dr. William J. Skasick (Grad ’68) Mr. Harlan L. Sorkin (B&A ’68) Dr. Frederick R. Dela Rosa (Dent ’69) Sr. Margaret A. Finnie, S.L. (Grad ’69) Dr. Kenneth P. Liroff (Dent ’69) Sr. Dorothy M. Bindel, O.S.U. (Grad ’70) Mrs. Evelyn (Brown) Goble (Grad ’71) Dr. Frank B. Livingston (Grad ’71) Dr. Robert L. Destro (Med ’72) Sr. Mary R. Hynes, C.S.J. (Pub Hlth ’72) Miss Kathleen McGinty (Soc Ser ’72) Mr. James B. Rollins (A&S ’72) Dr. Glenys (Green) Unruh (Grad ’72) Mr. Robert J. Werdes (Parks ’72) Mr. Dennis D. Stearns (Parks ’73) Mr. J. Patrick Bannon (Grad B&A ’74) Mr. Michael R. Keefe (Parks ’75) Mr. Cuba Wadlington Jr. (Grad B&A ’75) Dr. Betty L. Aubuchon (Grad Nurs ’76) Mrs. Linda L. (Warren) Brandenburger (Nurs ’76) Mrs. Cheryl (Boone) Burchett (Nurs ’76) Mrs. June M. Fauth (PS ’76) Rabbi Ted Louis (Grad ’76) Mr. Lambert R. Rozycki (Grad B&A ’76) Dr. Ruth A. Selden (Grad ’76) Dr. Alvin P. Sokol (Grad ’76) Mr. Joel Kaplan (Grad B&A ’77) Dr. Donald G. McPhie (Grad ’77) Mrs. Ellen (Meara) Dolan (PS ’78) Dr. Robert C. Fulton (Grad ’78) Mrs. Kathryn N. Winters (Nurs ’78) Dr. Harold R. Selfridge (Grad ’79) Mr. John M. Wolff Jr. (B&A ’79) Mr. Harvey R. Brown Jr. (Nurs ’80) Mr. John J. McAdam (Parks ’80) Mr. Thomas C. Boersig Jr. (Law ’83) Ms. Joan S. Slein (Grad ’84) Mr. Joseph M. Miller (Law ’85) Mr. Timothy E. Million (Parks ’85) Mrs. Terri L. (Frey) Larry (Grad B&A ’86) Mr. John L. Kelly (B&A ’88) Mrs. Rebecca (Roach) Frasure (A&S ’91) Mr. Michael M. Ohmoto (Nurs ’91) Miss Lisa A. Burch (Parks ’95) Mr. Carl E. Shavers (A&S ’96) Mr. Jorge L. Tumialan (Law ’00) Francis Xavier College Church on Sept. 9. Marvin earned his master’s degree at Kansas University, and both are serving as Jesuit Volunteers in Managua, Nicaragua, for two years. … Peggy Hawkins (Nurs) and Matt Hawkins (A&S ’97) welcomed their first child, Mikayla Grace, on April 13, 2001. Matt is a fourth-year medical student at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and is planning a career in orthope-dic surgery. … Brian Love (A&S) and his wife, Victoria, welcomed their daughter, Sydney Louise, on Aug. 23. … Greg Rhoades (A&S) and his wife, Sam, welcomed a daughter, Annie, in September. They live in Denver. … Dr. Brian Senger (Med) is a partner/owner of MacGregor Medical Centers in San Antonio and received a com-munity- based physician award for instruction from the American Academy of Internal Medicine. He lives in San Antonio with his wife and their two children. Mike Daus (A&S) was elect-ed to the Missouri House of Representatives in August 2001 to serve the 67th dis-trict. … Angela Pancella (A&S) has published a book about Marc Connors of The Nylons, a Canadian a cappella group. She lives in St. Louis. … Olivia O. Pieknik (Grad ’96, ’99) is director of admin-istration of the SITE Improvement Association. She lives in St. Louis. … Kristen Menke-Scowcroft (B&A ’96, Grad B&A ’98) is a special agent in the U.S. Secret Service in Chicago. She married John Scowcroft in 2001. Courtney Boettcher (Soc Ser ’97,’99) married David C. Drovetti on Sept. 1 in Colorado. They live in St. Louis. … Jennifer R. Garcia (A&S ’97, Law ’01) joined the St. Louis law firm of Thompson Coburn as an associate specializing in real estate. … Jennifer Lynn Hughes (A&S) and James Gilbert Moritz (B&A) were married in August 2001 at St. Francis Xavier College Church. They live in Kirkwood, Mo. Jennifer is a teacher for the St. Louis Archdiocese, and James is a sales representative for International Food Products. … Christopher M. Welling (A&S ’97, Law ’00) has joined 1996 1997 2001 AALLUUMMNNII nnootteess 30 Alumni Associations Allied Health Professions President: Maggie Gambill (’97) The department of health information man-agement will celebrate its 65th anniversary with an alumni reception at the Missouri Health Informa-tion Management meeting in St. Louis from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in the Game Room of the Doubletree Hotel. Call (314) 577-8516 for more information. There will be a physi-cian assistant alumni reception in conjunction with the American Academy of Physician Assistants 30th Annual Conference in Boston from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, May 27. Call (314) 577-8521 for more information, or e-mail debarryse@slu.edu. The AHP Alumni Association will sponsor a Professional Etiquette Dinner from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, in the AHP Multipurpose Room. Tickets for the five-course meal are $15 for alumni. Call (314) 577-8106 for information. Join local alumni, stu-dents, faculty and staff for the American Heart Association Heart Walk Saturday, May 4, at Forest Park. It begins at 9 a.m. at the World’s Fair Pavilion. There is a $10 registration fee. Register early to receive a AHP T-shirt. Call (314) 577-8523 or e-mail shortje@slu.edu to register. Arts and Sciences President: Robert Steck (’79) Join Arts and Sciences alumni for a special family night at the St. Louis Zoo on Tuesday, June 11. Space for this popular event is limited. To regis-ter, call (314) 977-2250. The College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Association has had a very active year — from Breakfast with Santa to an annual night at the SLU Theatre. If you are inter-ested in serving on the A&S alumni board, call the office of alumni rela-tions at (314) 977-2250. Black Alumni Association President: Dr. Charles Murphy (’93,’97) The annual Prayer Breakfast is planned for Saturday, April 27. The proceeds benefit the Ernest A. Calloway Scholarship Program for African-American stu-dents. The Alumni Distinguished Service Award will be presented, and all graduating Calloway Scholars will be acknowledged. For more detailed information, visit www.slu.edu/alumni or call (314) 977-2250. Dental Alumni President: Dr. Francis X. Neuner (’68) The 2002 Dental Reunion for classes ending in two or seven, as well as one or six, will be held in conjunction with the Mid Continent Dental Congress, Sept. 20-22 at the Frontenac Hilton Hotel. Please mark your calendars. If you would like to help plan the reunion, please call (314) 577-8106. Business President: John Hagedorn (’76) Join fellow alumni and friends for a day of fun, camaraderie and, most importantly, golf on Monday, June 10, at Westborough Country Club. The fee of $95 per golfer includes 18 holes of golf, a golf cart, barbecue lunch, team and individual prizes, and gifts. For more information, call (314) 977-2250 or register at http//alumni.slu.edu/form .shtml. More than 630 business alumni and the St. Louis University (St. Louis, Mo.), http://www.geonames.org/4407081 http://cdm17321.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/alumni/id/83 |