Simpson Magazine
Winter 1990
Presidential Comments p. 2
Science Education a Simpson Priority
By Dr. Stephen G. Jennings
Simpson Briefly
Cowles Fellows Named -- Five
Enrollment Hits All-Time High --Jerry Israel, academic dean at Simpson tells of the large increase in students in the fall of 1989. P. 4
High Rate of Students Accepted at Med Schools -- Dr. Joe Moody tells of the reason why so many Simpson students are accepted into medical school. P. 4
Dr. Norman Thomas to Retire -- Dr. Norman Thomas, professor of philosophy will retire at the end of the 1989-1990 academic year. P. 4
Herny Gift is Simpson’s Largest – Simpson received a gift of $1.4 mission from the estate of Helen Harp Herny. P. 5
Pote Gift Announced – Harold F. Pote left his estate, totaling over $970,000 to
U.S. News & World Report Sees Simpson ‘On the Rise’ – The U.S. News and World Report found Simpson to be one of the country’s “up-and-coming schools” and Dr. Stephen Jennings, president of Simpson comments. P. 5
Simpson Magazine Introduced – The former “The Alumnus” is now titled the “Simpson Magazine.” By Michael Adams, editor. P. 5
Endowed Scholarships Established – Simpson Guild gave $10,000 to establish the Simpson Guild Endowed Scholarship Fund.
Lena
Delta Delta Delta has established a Delta chapter of Delta Delta Delta Centennial Endowed Scholarship Find with a gift of $10,000 to
Leon Fisk established the Frances Pauline Doft Endowed Scholarship fund at Simpson with a gift of $10,000. Doft had created the Floyd S. Doft Endowed Scholarship in memory of her husband.
M.W. “Bill” Proudfoot and his wife Marjorie Dalby Proudfoot gave Simpson a gift valued greater than $80,000.
Marjorie Craig Young established the
Students Receive Indianola/Simpson Memorial Grants – Rick Demory, Tina Downey and Jeri Shutt all received the Simpson Memorial Grant in 1989-1990. P. 6
Simpson Chosen for Sears Award – The Sears-Roebuch Foundation awarded Simpson the “Teaching Excellence and Campus Leadership Award Program.” P. 7
Grover Receives NCAA Award – Ian Grover was awarded, by the NCAA, $4,000 for postgraduate study at the school of his choice. P. 7
Science Faculty Awarded Research Grant – The Research Corporation awarded Simpson a Flora Hewlett Foundation grant worth $30,000. Dr. Pat Singer and Dr. Ron Warnet both comment. P. 7
Boomerang Students Return to Simpson p. 8-9
By Lisa Green
Paul Zastrow, Dan Wilcox, Julie Baker and Vickie Belcher all left Simpson for an amount of time and then chose to return to Simpson to finish their education.
Lou Mei-Ying Touched by Simpson Experience p. 9
By Kathy Rundle
Lou Mei-Ying taught Chinese language and culture at Simpson for the 1989-1990 academic year. Miriam Jenkins, registrar and assistant professor of English at Simpson will travel to
Kuwait is Home for Simpson Grad p. 10
By Lisa Green
Cathy Hillman, 1980 grad of Simpson is now teaching kindergarten at the
Simpson Bonds with
Dr. Stephen Jennings met with Booker T. Washington on the
Sports at Simpson p. 12
Football – The Simpson Redmen, under the coaching of Jim Williams, is headed for its second straight NCAA Division III playoffs.
Women’s Cross Country – The women won their 3rd conference title in 4 years in 1989. Sarah Cross won the Iowa Conference Individual and she was Simpson’s first woman to be All-American. Coach Jerry Fitzsimmons comments on the ladies performance.
Men’s Cross Country – Keith Ellingson, coached the men into a 4th place finish in the Iowa Conference. Dave Halferty and Steve Fairbairn both were All-Conference runners.
Women’s Golf – Coach Bob Darrah lead the women to a 6th place in the Conference Championships. Rita Doane, was a 1988 national qualifier.
Women’s Tennis – Coach Dick Starr lead the women to a 5th place finish in the
Homecoming 1989 p. 14
300 Alumni returned to Simpson for Homecoming. The Redmen defeated the Eagles 56-12.
Simpson’s Dunn Library celebrated its 25th Anniversary. At the celebration banquet, Hout R. Galvin, class of ’32, spoke.
The women of Delta Delta Delta won the traditional Tomahawk Award.
‘Names that Live at Simpson’ Nominations Finalized – Distinguished Alumni nominations were: Robert w. Bates, Frances Leslie Dawson, Gerald L. Downie, E. Kingman Eberhart, Lyle A. Weed. The Distinguished faculty nominations were: Herbert Alberding, Ethel D. Anderson, Charles N. Burrows,
1989 Athletic Award Winners and Hall of Fame Inductees Announced p. 16
George D. Woolson and Perry L. Wilkins were awarded the Double S Award.
Dr. Joe Moody was awarded the Dick Buxton Award.
Rex Van Buskirk was awarded the E.G. Booth Award.
David M. Keller and Tomas L. Simmons were both inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Lynn Schull received a $4,000 scholarship from the NCAA.
Kip Janvrin won 5 NCAA championships and he was Olympic Sports Festival Champion in
Championship Football Teams Return to Simpson p. 17
Members of Simpson’s championship football teams met in a special reunion during Homecoming. Those attending included H.T. Fawcett, Charles “Chic” McCoy, D. Russell McCarthy, George Woolson, Chet Wallace, John McFarland, L. Raymond Anderson, Paul Eggers, Everett Hidlebaugh John Mille, Norman Miller, Cecil Rhoads, Dick Kintner, Jim Wright, Rich Clogg, Tom DeSio, Mike Norton, Phil Wooderson, Bill Thompson, Tim Irving, Roger Overman, Tom Simmons, Chris Creason, Jim Kelly, Jymm Oplt, Tom Powell, John Sullivan, Coach Roger Thompson, Perry Hunter, David Walford, Don Zahs, Jim Cavanaugh and Mark Roberts.
Eleven to Receive Alumni Awards p. 18-21
Richard M. Cohen. Robert W. McGee, Margie Wells-Davis and David D. Orr all received an Alumni Achievement Award.
David B. Starr received a Young Alumni Achievement Award.
Phyllis Williams Pemble, Jane Johnson Pooley and Vernon H. Pooley all received the Alumni Loyalty Award.
Dr. John D. Hines received the Young Alumni Loyalty Award.
Carol Worlan Young and B. Wayne Kong both received the Humanitarian Service Award.
Head Earns Top
Tom Head earned the highest Iowan score and the 2nd highest score in the nation on the Certified Public Accountant exam.
Simpson Magazine
Spring 1990
Presidential Comments p. 2
By Stephen G. Jennings
Simpson Briefly p. 4-5
Buxton Family Donates Miller Painting to Simpson – Bill and Betty Buxton donated a Richard E. Miller painting, worth over $200,000 to
Sayre Gift to Fund Library Acquisitions – Alice Sayre gave $150,000 to Simpson to establish the Alice E. Sayre Library Acquisitions Fund.
50-Year Class Endowment Established – The Simpson Alumni from the class of 1940 have “inaugurated the Golden Anniversary Class Endowment Program.” Dr. Elmo V. Barnum and Miss Bernita Barnum offered a $10,000 challenge grant encouraging other graduates of 194 to give.
Former Stock Exchange CEO Visits Simpson – Paul Kolten visited Simpson as part of the Woodrow Wilson visiting Fellows Program in March.
Dr. Mitch Kalpagian to leave Simpson – Kalpagian accepted a position at
Simpson Theme Houses: Alternative Living p. 6-7
By Lisa Green
Green covers the alternative housing on campus, called Theme Houses. She interviews many students on their views supporting these houses and she tells of the changes made within the theme houses for next year.
Heightening Art’s Presence at Simpson. P. 8- 9
By Michael Adams
Dr. Janet Heinicke has improved the art department greatly since her arrival on campus. She oversees 15 art majors and is the sole leader of the art department.
Carver Centennial Year Begins with Payton Lecture p. 10-11
Dr. Louis Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Payton visited Simpson’s campus to deliver the George Washington Carver Lecture in February, in honor of Carver.
Dr. Louis Sullivan to Visit Simpson As 1990 Commencement Speaker p. 11
Dr. Louis Sullivan, who works as
Sports p. 12-13
Wrestling – Simpson placed as runner-up in the 1990 Iowa Conference Wrestling Tournament. Two Simpson wrestlers, Young and Ridout, earned All-American.
Women’s Basketball – Coach Brian Neimuth lead the ladies into a winning season of 18-7 and a fourth place finish in the Iowa Conference.
Men’s Indoor Track – Simpson won the Iowa Small College Indoor State Championship Title in 1990.
Men’s Basketball – The team placed 4th in the
Women’s Indoor Track – The women won their 4th consecutive
Women’s volleyball – Coach Shelly Scott is pretty proud of her team, as they’ve won their second IIAC conference title in 3 years.
Kappa Kappa Gamma Returns to Simpson p. 14
KKG returns to Simpson after a 100-year absence. The chapter, Omicron Deteron, is the sororities 120th chapter and the ladies plan to help the sorority to gain strength on the campus.
Trustee and Long-Time Simpson Supporter Al Jordan ’26 Dies in
Alvin L. Jordan died April 11, 1990 in
Music Department Featured I New Evelyn Lear Master Class Recording
The music department of Simpson featured a famous soprano, Evelyn Lear, in a master class on January 12.
Simpson Magazine
Summer 1990
Presidential Comments
The Many Facets of a Simpson Commencement
Dr. Stephen Jennings
Simpson Briefly p. 4-5
Amy Robertson Cited by State Historical Society – Dr. Amy Robertson has been awarded a prestigious Peterson Harlan Award for 1990 by the State Historical Society of Iowa.
Dean Israel to Attend Administrators Program at Harvard – Jerry Israel has been selected as one of 95 worldwide participants to attend an Institute for Educational Management at Harvard this summer.
Alpha Chi Round-Robin Letter Hits 50-Year Mark -- 9 graduates of Simpson and members of Alpha Chi have stayed in contact for 50 years by writing “round-robin” letters.
Gartner Gift to Endow Periodicals – Michel Gartner, president of NBC has given $100,000 to fund the Carl and Margie Gartner Endowed Fund for Periodicals at Simpson.
Betsworth’s Book on Moral Traditions Published – Dr. Roger G. Betsworth published a book on Social Ethics this past spring.
Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honorary Established at Simpson – Simpson has installed a new chapter of a national leadership recognition society on campus.
Juggling Motherhood, Job and Simpson p. 6-7, 16
By Chris Coon
Maria Davitt is a single mother, full-time worker and an adult student at
DHHS Head Sullivan, Three Generations and Disney Make Commencement 1990 Anything But Dull. P. 8-9
Commencement is quite popular this year, with big names such as Dr. Louis Sullivan and Disney visiting Simpson. Sullivan came to campus to speak at Commencement while Disney came to record the graduation of three generations of one family from Simpson.
Sports p. 10-11
Women’s Track – The women won their 3rd consecutive Iowa Conference track title this year. Also, the women’s 4x400 meter relay team won a national title with runners Ashbacher, Hudek, Sheda and Everson.
Men’s Tennis – The Redmen finished fifth in the Iowa Conference Tournament this year.
Men’s golf – Coach Wilson lead the young team to a seventh place finish in the IIAC conference.
Baseball – The baseball team won their first NCAA Division III play-off berth after finishing with the best record in school history of 29-7. The team also took a spring break trip to
Men’s Track – At the NCAA Division III Out door Championships, the team finished 16th. 8 of the athletes earned All-American Honors as the team set two school records.
Softball – The team won their 2nd straight NCAA Division III play-off berth and they placed third in the
Alumni Weekend p. 12-13
Approximately 400 alumni returned to Simpson in June for this weekend.
Names that Live Unveiled alumni Weekend p. 17
New Names were added to the Honor Roll of the Names That Live at Simpson on June 16th. Robert W. Bates and Frances Ledlie Dawson were both named Distinguished Alumni. Honored Benefactors were Helen harp Herny, Harold and Nellaby Finney Pote, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. and Robert F. Picken. Charles N. Birrws and Helen Manley Malone Mullin were named Distinguished Faculty.
New Alumni Officers Announced p. 17
New Alumni Officers were recognized at the Alumni weekend, also.
Simpson Magazine
Winter 1991
Presidential Comments p. 2
Why Do Students Stay at Simpson?
Dr. Stephen Jennings
Simpson Briefly p. 4-7
Another Record Enrollment for Simpson – 285 new students make a new enrollment record for Simpson.
Students Visit Australia to Study Aborigines – Jim and Suzy Benjamin, two continuing education students at Simpson, headed to
Hillmann leaves
May Term Trip to Central America Planned; Mueller, Warnet to Lead – Marilyn Mueller and Ron Warnet are leading a 12-day May Term trip to Guatemala and El Salvador to explore the causes of poverty and injustice in these two countries.
Walking Tour of Carver Sites Published – a 30-page tour guide of 9 George Washington Carver-related sites in Indianola was published by the Warren County Historical Society.
Species named After Simpson Faculty Member – Cathy Baker, assistant professor of earth science, previously collaborated with John Malinky, whom has now named a species of the molluscan family Hyolithidae from the Ordovician Period of North America.
Sabbatical Insights: Christians in Japan Wield Strong Influence on Culture – Dr. Ev Laning, along with his wife, to a sabbatical in
Committee Formed to Study International Travel – A new committee has been started to study the international programs and set goals for oversees studies. The committee was appointed by President Stephen Jennings and chaired by Jill Rossiter.
Simpson Music Receives Excellence Award – Simpson was one of six schools to receive an award from the National Association Teachers of Singing this year.
As Convocation Pinch-Hitter, Appiah challenges Students to Confront Bigotry, Intolerance – Dr. Anthony Appiah spoke at fall convocation about George Washington Carver, cultural diversity and tolerance.
Alpha Phi Omega Service Organization Reactivated at Simpson – After an absence of 15 years, this service organization was reinstated at Simpson this fall.
Mariam Jenkins: Touched by
By Lisa Green
Marian Jenkins, Simpson’s registrar and assistant professor of English spent 6 months in
Simpson Singers Achieving National Success p. 9
Simpson graduates Kimm Julian, Brad Cresswell, Beverly Thiele and Rose Bollin are all having success in the opera industry.
By Chis Coon
David Orr, Mary Catlett and Ramona Austin are all having success with their careers in
Sports p. 14-17
Women’s Golf – The ladies repeated the 6th place finish of one year ago at the
Women’s Tennis – The team finished fifth overall, lead by Coach Dick Starr.
Football – The team ended with a 6-2 record in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Men’s Cross Country – The team finished their season with the Central Regional Championships, in which they placed 12th.
Volleyball – The Lady Reds became the first Division III volleyball team in
Sports Awards Announced Homecoming Weekend – Simpson alumni receive awards and are inducted into Hall of Fame
Women’s Cross Country Team Finishes Fourth at Nationals – The Lady Reds became the very first All-American team for Simpson by finishing 4th in the NCAA III Championships.
Alumni Awards Announced p. 18-20
Mary Rose Main Sumner Morris, Mildred Romedahl Steele, Max E. Whitlock, Sara L. Maltby, James R. Oplt, Diane Kurtzhalts Powell and William V. Graff all received alumni awards.
Homecoming 1990: A reminder of times past p. 21-22
With the homecoming theme as “Flashback,” many alumni and students are reminiscing about times past.
Simpson Magazine
Spring 1991
Presidential Comments
Simpson’s Campaign is on Track
Dr. Stephen Jennings
Simpson Briefly
CASE Awards for Simpson Publications – The Simpson PR Staff won 7 awards in the CASE District VI Awards competition.
Chemistry Department chosen as Test Site for New Text – A test called, “Chemistry in Context” will begin on Simpson’s campus this spring.
Lehmann Donates Valuable Potter to Simpson – Mrs. Margaret Lehmann donated a 25-piece collection of Etruscan pottery dating from the seventh and sixth centuries B.C. valued at $26,000 to Simpson.
Senior Colloquium Lecturer Christopher Lasch Details the Decline of Liberalism – Christopher Lasch, a preeminent cultural historian in
Faculty Adds Foreign Language, Global Awareness – Jerry Isreal tells of the addition of a language requirement for incoming freshmen and a required Global Awareness May Term Class.
Joe Walt: Putting the Finishing Touches on Simpson History p.6-7
By Connie Nordstrom
Joe Walt spends his days in the library compiling the history of
‘The Civil War’ garners for Don Gibsom and the National Endowment for the Humanities the best kind of Attention p. 8-9
By Chris Coon
Donald Gibson, a Simpson graduate is the director of the Division of Public Programs for the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Dream Realized for Soviet Students p. 10
Sasha Plokhov and Gena Zubov realized their dream of coming to
‘Boy Carver’ Story is Labyrinthine Tale p. 11
The third of the “Boy Carver” sculptures is placed at
Enthusiasm viewed as Key to Area Campaigns p. 12
Fundraising begins to develop for proposed new science building on Simpson’s campus.
Brokaw Will Address 1991 Grads p. 13
NBC’s anchor, managing editor and chief of correspondents, Tom Brokaw will speak at Commencement.
Sports p. 14-15
Women’s Basketball – The ladies finished out their season with a final record of 14-12 and 9-7 in the IIAC.
Men’s Basketball – The final score of the Redmen was 17-9 and 11-5 in the IIAC.
Men’s Outdoor Track – Coach Keith Ellingson lead the team to a prosperous year with 22 athletes qualifying for the state championship.
Women’s Indoor Track – The Lady Reds won the Indoor Track Championship for the 5th year in a row.
Simpson Wrestlers Win Conference Title – Darrah named ‘Coach of the Year’ -- Bob Darrah lead the Simpson wrestlers to win the Iowa Conference Championship and 7 wrestlers qualified for the NCAA Division III Tournament.
Simpson Magazine
Summer 1991
Presidential Comments p. 2
A Presidential Commencement: Looking Back at four Years; Looking Ahead to a Promising Future
Dr. Stephen Jennings
Simpson Briefly p. 4-5
Simpson Students Receive Younkers Scholarships – Shae Gorman and Hilary Hanson are both tailoring their programs around retail management and they both were awarded a scholarship from Younkers.
Reds Hold tryouts at Simpson – The Cincinnati Reds organization used Simpson’s facilities for tryouts in June.
Simpson Goes Batty – Dr. Bill Gilbert, environmental science professor lead students in the Environmental Club and Beta Beta Beta to make and hang bat houses in the trees on campus.
Simpson to Join British Consortium – In 1992, Simpson plans to join the British Consortium which sends both students and faculty overseas to learn together.
McNeill Faculty Awards Presented – Three faculty members received awards. These three are: Dr. Bill Friedricks, Dr. Cathy Baker and Dr. Alan Magruder.
Exploring women’s Role in a World of Hate p. 6-7
By Lia Unrau
Kate Joeckel has been studying white supremacy groups and women’s studies by contacting members of the groups herself.
By Michael Adams
Marilyn Mueller and Dr. Ron Warnet led an eye opening May Term trip to Guatemala & El Salvador.
Commencement 1991: Tom Brokaw Recalls Years in Iowa, Urges Personal Commitment to Nation’s Needs p, 12-13
Brokaw outlined areas where he thought personal commitments cold be made by students as: preserving the environment, seeking shelter for the homeless and nurturing the community and family.
Alumni Weekend 1991 p. 14-18
Over 400 alumni returned to Simpson to reminisce in June.
Sports
Men’s Golf – Simpson earned a 6th place finish at the IIAC Men’s Golf tournament this year with a team total of 1,339.
Men’s Tennis – The men finished with a strong 4th place at the IIAC championships.
Softball – Three Lady Reds were names IIAS first team players Beth Harris, Traci Frasher, and Nikki Pena. The team attended nationals and they also placed 3rd in the conference.
Women’s Track -- The women won their 4th straight conference this year.
Baseball Team Wins Conference, Region; Advances to Division III World Series – The Redmen won the IIAC conference title this ear with a 14-1 record and they also advanced to the regional playoffs.
Simpson Magazine
Winter 1992
Presidential comments p. 2
Funding Higher Education: Unanswered Questions
Dr. Stephen Jennings
Simpson Briefly p. 4-5
Richard Pipes for McBride Lecture: A post-coup coup – Richard Pipes, Frank B. Baird Professor of history at Harvard will be this year’s McBride Lecturer.
Simpson Cited U.S. News and World Report -- Simpson was cited as “up and coming” in the U.S. News and World Report.
Simpson’s Kresge Grant is
Quinnett Overcomes Obstacles to Win Statewide Adult Learner Award – Pat Quinnett was names Outstanding Adult Learned in
Morgan Joins Staff as New Chaplain – Rev. Michael Morgan joined the Simpson staff October 15 as college chaplain and director of church relations.
A League of His Own: Simpson Alumnus Jeff Cronin Works the
By Chris Coon
Jeff Cronin has a busy life playing baseball, but he hopes that one day he will make it to “The Show.” The article contains a journal of a few days of his life on the road.
Tuskegee Exchange has Impressive Start p. 10
Dr. Denise-Margaret Thomson, assistant professor of engineering and business at
Neighboring on the Air p. 11
By Chris Coon
Evelyn Birkby is a popular homemaker. She has authored 5 books, appeared on ABC’s “World News Tonight,” “CBS This Morning”, “Night Watch,” and many other radio shows.
Homecoming 1991 p. 12-13
Float building was added to the fun of homecoming this year, with many housing units participating.
Seeing Medicine Through Fresh Eyes p. 14
Cara Peterson job shadowed Dr. Raymond Schulte, M.D., through May Term to get an accurate view of what her future as a medical student may hold.
Sports
Football – Simpson won conference crown with record of 10-0.
Men’s Cross Country – The Redmen finished 5th in the Iowa Conference after being ranked in the top 25 of the NCAA Cross Country Poll for four straight weeks.
Women’s Cross Country – The women placed 3rd in the Iowa Conference after having won the three previous titles. Simpson has won four of the last six titles and is the most wins in a women’s cross country program in the history of the IACC.
Women’s Tennis – The 1991 Simpson team finished its season by placing fifth at the Iowa Conference Tournament
Women’s Golf – The women qualified for the Division III Championships and they placed third overall in the Small College Midwest Championships.
Volleyball – The women won their third straight conference title this year
Thomas Appointed to
Dr. Thomas Hensley Wins Professor of the Year Award – Dr. Thomas R. Hensley 65 was named Ohio Professor of the Year by the council for Advancement and Support of Education.
Simpson Magazine
Spring 1992
Presidential Comments p. 2
The Reasons for Changing the Redmen Nickname.
Simpson Briefly p. 4-5
Simpson Nabs Third in
CASE Awards Garnered -- Simpson won three awards in the 1991 Awards competition sponsored by District VI of CASE.
New Enzyme Discovered at Simpson; Students on Cutting Edge of Research – Drs. Pat Singer and Ron Warnet, along with a group of student assistants, discovered a new enzyme called a Peroxidase.
Joeckel wins National Teaching Award – Dr. Kate Joeckel won the 1992 Outstanding Young Teacher Award from the Central States Communication Association recently.
Simpson Receives Internal Auditing Grant – The Iowa chapter of the Institute of Internal Auditors has awarded Simpson College a $100 grant for internal audit education, the first on of its kind in Iowa.
M1 – p. 6-9
Tammy Schumacher ’91 is a first year medical student at the University of Iowa College of Medicine. She is carrying a lot of pressure as she struggles through her first year.
Building a Working Definition of Life – p. 10-11
Brian Thomas spent two years in
Choosing the Right Note – p. 12
By Lia Unrau
Albrecht looks forward and stays active. These are the keys to his success.
The
By Chris Coon
Jeff Holmes ’89 is in his fourth year as editor and publisher of Canoeing Iowa, a magazine he created in 1988.
Simpson’s Role Playing Diplomats – p. 14
15 Simpson students participated in the Midwe4st region Model United Nations this year.
Bishop Reuben Job to Deliver Commencement Address – p. 14
Iowa United Methodist Church Bishop, Rueben P. Job, gave his remarks to the graduating class of 1992.
The Simp Comes of Age – p. 15
With a new advisor and editor, the Simpsonian has progressed to an award winning newspaper.
Simpson Initiates New Exchange with Wiley College – p. 15
Simpson is experimenting with an exchange program with
Sports at Simpson – 16-17
Men’s Track – The men set 3 new school records this year.
Women’s Track – The women won the 1992
Men’s Basketball – The men won the Iowa Conference for the first time in 50 years.
Women’s Basketball – The women won third place I the
Wrestling – The squad won third place in the Iowa Conference.
Simpson Trustee Memorializes Daughter – p. 18
Gene and Eleanor Smith have helped to build the Sana Kay Danielson Memorial Chapel at The Village in honor of their daughter who recently passed away of cancer.
Simpson Magazine
Summer 1992
Presidential Comments p. 2
Our ties to church remain strong
Friend, Benefactor, Trustee Amy Robertson Dies – p. 4
Amy Robertson, long time friend of Simpson, passed sway in May. She established a charitable remainder trust totaling $10 million and named Simpson as the sole beneficiary.
Simpson Briefly – p. 5
Simpson among most competitive in Peterson’s guide – Simpson was rated among the top 10% of national colleges featured in the 1992-1993 Peterson’s Competitive Colleges.
Class of 92 Gives Native American Art – the class of 92 chose to commission a painting or purchase artwork by a Native American artist.
Mellecker receives NCAA scholarship – Melissa Sue Mellecker has been awarded a $5,000 scholarship to study at the university or professional school of her choice,
Minority retention grant sought – Simpson is applying for a Lily Endowment, Inc. grant of up to $150,000 that would be awarded over a three-year period.
Carver Trust Interested in Carver Science Hall – Simpson received a $138,500 grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust to purchase equipment for the new Carver Science Hall.
A Gift of Art – p.6-9
A 1912 oil painting given to Simpson by Bill and Betty Buxton ’28 and ’29 captivates the crowd at Sotheby’s.
Kreidler’s
By Lia Unrau
While at Simpson Tim Kreidler set his sights on
Simpson Becoming mecca for area’s young writers – p. 12-13
By Lia Unrau
Dr. Mary Lose’s research is inspiration for successful annual gathering of working writers and students.
Commencement 1992
Solutions to future problems may be simple or profound, Bishop Job tells 320 grads.
Sports at Simpson – p. 21-22
Softball – the team tied for place with Central in the conference competition.
Men’s Tennis – The team ended the season with an overall record of 6-8 and a conference dual record of 5-4.
Men’s Track – Five members of the team went on to compete in the Division III National Track and Field Championships in May.
Women’s Golf – The women finished a strong 2nd in the Iowa Conference and they earned a berth in the NCAA Division III Golf Championships.
Women’s Track – The women won their 5th consecutive conference title in May.
Baseball – the team is ranked 11th in the nation.
Simpson Magazine
Winter 1993
Presidential Comments – p. 2
Negotiating the future with strategic planning
Simpson Briefly – p. 4-5
Church Recognizes Simpson Professor – Dr. Ron Warnet, professor of chemistry was recently awarded the United Methodist Campus Leadership Award.
Kresge Foundation Tops $1 Million with Gift – Ted Taylor attended the fall meeting of the Board of Trustees and he presented a check totaling $600,000.
McBride Lecturer Ellie Smeal likens ERA fight to suffragette movement – Ellie Smeal spoke as the 5th McBride lecturer on women’s turn-of-the-century fight for the vote.
Miami U. Presents Award to Dr. Jennings – Stephen Jennings received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Miami University School of Education and Allied Professions.
Simpson Senior Debuts with Des Moines Symphony – Mark Fitzgerald Wilson was invited to sing with the
The Anvil is New Homecoming Award – The Anvil will replace the tomahawk award at Homecoming festivities.
Chisholm is Carver Lecturer Feb. 25 – Shirley Chisholm, first Black woman to seek the office for president of the
For Simpson alumni John Whitesell and Ric Coy
The Rules Inside – p. 10-11
As a criminal justice and corrections major, Brian Riedl has read a lot about prisons. As an intern at the Iowa Men’s Reformatory, he crossed the line that separates textbooks from reality.
Powered by
Simpson alumnus Dick Gilbert ’60 recreates
Simpson alumnus Bernard Franklin applies his own brand of energy to difficult times at the historically black
Miller to stress alumni-student interaction – p. 15
With all of the changes taking place on campus, Mark Miller, thinks the alumni would be amazed to hear about them.
‘Real World’ advice attracts student interest – p. 15
The first series of the Alumni Association’s “real world” programs, offered through the auspices of the Forum committee.
Sports p. 22-23
Football – The team posted a 6-2-1 record this past season.
Men’s Cross Country – the team placed fourth at the Iowa Conference Championships and eighth at the NCAA regional meet.
Women’s Cross country -- the women placed 4th at the Iowa Conference Championships.
Women’s golf – The team claimed its first-ever Iowa Conference Championship and the women will be in the thick of the NCAA Division III title hunt.
Volleyball – The team collected its fourth consecutive Iowa Conference Championship this year.
Simpson Magazine
Spring 1993
Presidential comments – p.2
The exhilarating role of the arts
Simpson Briefly – p. 4-5
Racism is nation’s greatest enemy, Shirley Chisholm tells Carver lecture audience.
Joe Walt named ‘senior professor.’ – The Board of Trustees has chosen Joe Walt to be named a senior professor.
Autry featured at Commencement—James A. Autry will speak at Commencement this year.
New dean is Richard Bernard.
The Northern Lights – 6-9
By Lia Unrau
Three Simpson graduates Jim Nelson, Cheryl Thomas and John Lawlor have all made a decent living in the city of
Good Listener, Good Friend – p. 10-11
‘Bunny’ Peck has a new goal in lie. Unfortunately, she has to leave Simpson to achieve it.
Mr. Cunningham goes to
By Chris Coon
Ken Cunningham is soon to become the legislative director for U.S. Senator Charles Grassley.
Simpson Singers Impress Met Judges – p. 14
John Osborn and Amy Cope were both first place winners in the District Opera Auditions on the Simpson campus in January.
Leiber awarded Fulbright; headed for
Dr. Todd Leiber will teach and conduct research in literature at the
Buxton gift to help Simpson radio – p. 14
250 shares of Iowa National Bank stock was given to Simpson’s proposed radio station as a gift from Elizabeth Carpenter Buxton.
Sports – p. 16-17
Men’s Basketball – The team ended its season with a record of 8-8.
Women’s Indoor Track – The women finished 3rd at the indoor state meet.
Women’s Basketball – The women finished11-13 overall with a 7-9 conference record.
Men’s Indoor Track – The team placed second at the Iowa Conference Meet at Luther college and placed second at the
Wrestling – The team finished the season with a 26-14 dual victory.
Simpson ranked 6th academically – The men’s cross country team was recently honored by being ranked 6th nationally on the 1993 NCAA Division III Cross country Coaches’ Association All-Academic Teams listing.
Simpson Magazine
Summer 1993
Presidential Comments p.2
The annual fund: a source of renewal
Simpson Briefly p.4-5
Science center dedication set for Oct. 22, 1993 – The science center will be dedicated to George Washington Carver in October.
Simpson students spend spring break helping homeless – 23 Simpson students who are members of Habitat for Humanity chose to journey to
Mary Berry office named in honor of Thomases – Norman and Marjorie Thomas donated a generous donation for the Mary Berry Hall Maintenance Endowment Fund.
Today on General College… -- 22 students gather together along with Dr. Todd Lieber and Jennifer Ross to produce a soap opera for May Term.
Rohm named chairman of the Board of Trustees – Charles E. Rohm was elected to a two-year term as chairman of the board of trustees in May.
Simpson invited to join research alliance – Simpson was invited to participate in the Central Iowa Research Alliance composed of scientists and educators.
Generation X p. 6-9
By Paul Zastrow
Chris Coon, Laurie Dowd and Aaron Lester are all breaking the typical mold of the average “Generation X” adult.
Simpson’s
By Michael Adams
Living and working in the
The Education of Josh Tetzlaff p. 14-15
By Lia Unrau
Josh Tetzlaff has been home-schooled for his entire life, until college.
Sports at Simpson p. 24-25
Men’s Track – Damon Youmans lead the team through a successful year.
Softball – the ladies ended with a record of 14-11.
Women’s Track –Kelli Sheda was voted the Most Valuable Athlete in the Iowa Conference for the 2nd straight year.
Baseball – Simpson finished fourth in the Iowa Conference with an 8-6 conference mark.
Golf – Simpson won the conference golf meet last fall.
Simpson Magazine
Winter 1993-1994
Presidential Comments p. 2
Trustees leave indelible mark
Simpson Briefly p. 4-5
Rosavage’s flood relief efforts lauded – Ann-Marie Rosavage sought ways to help victims of
Sculpture donated to
Lamar Alexander is commencement speaker – Lamar Alexander, former US Secretary of Education, will speak at Simpson commencement.
Simpson receives National Science foundation grant – The National Science Foundation has awarded a $29,914 matching grant to Simpson for the purchase of a gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer.
Simpson chosen as small business institute – In July, the Small Business Administration approved
The Gatekeeper p. 6-9+15
By Michael Adams
As one of only 100 immigration judges in the United States – the first Asian American appointed on the East Coast – Sandy Hom ’71 sits in judgment of today’s immigrants to the United States, a country in the midst of what some are calling ‘anti-immigrant hysteria.’ The pubic is getting ‘skewed information’ about immigration, he says.
Serious Heart p. 10-11
By Lisa Green
Last fall Ricky Ramirez started college and entered the family business—professional boxing—both in the same month.
Silver Screen Worship p. 12-13
By Lisa Unrau
Each Sunday, The Rev. Julia Poulsen ’77 and members of her
Sports at Simpson p. 21-23
Golf—Leah Willenborg, Janet Rooney and Tracey Voss led the women to Iowa Conference Championship
Football—Injuries leave team struggling to 5-5 record
Volleyball—The women sported a 20-12 record (6-2 in conference)
Men’s Cross Country—Team finishes fourth in Iowa Conference, eighth in regionals
Women’s Cross Country—Finished fourth in Iowa Conference, 13th at regionals
Women’s Tennis—Finished fifth in Iowa Conference
Simpson Magazine
Spring 1994
Presidential Comments p. 2
The information revolution at Simpson
Simpson Briefly p. 4-5
Tenor Osborn caps great year with Metropolitan Opera win, choice of grad schools—John Osborn given opportunity to attend
Walt’s history of Simpson due early 1995—Dr. Joseph Walt’s “Beneath the Whispering Maples—The Story of Simpson College” expected to hit shelves in 1995.
SC tops Iowa Conference for all-academic honors—Seventeen student athletes selected from Simpson as members to the Iowa Conference all-academic team.
Simpson radio is on the air—KSTM 88.9 begins operations
Introducing Thundercat—Simpson unveiled its new mascot “Thundercat” in February.
Simpson Guild celebrates 50 years—Simpson Guild celebrates 50 years of contributions to various programs.
Murphy estate gift a $278,000 surprise—Phyllis L. Murphy left a gift of $278,000 to
Lizotte appears on college ‘Jeopardy’—Elizabeth Lizotte was selected as a contestant on “Jeopardy”
Lessons in
By Todd Lieber
As a Fulbright Scholar, Todd Lieber spent six months teaching English composition and poetry to students at the
The Archives: Where Simpson stores its memories p. 10-11
By Lisa Green
An in-depth look and memory filled piece about the seemingly lost artifacts housed in Dunn Library.
A Stitch in Time p. 12-13
By Michael Adams
For 25 years Mary Pembl Barton ’40 has studied the quilt and its place in the American culture. She’s been called a quilt expert, scholar and detective; she prefers quilt conservator.
Internet: The Information Frontier p. 14-15
By Lia Unrau
An early account of the Internet and its place as an academic resource for people.
Sports at Simpson p. 16-17
Men’s Basketball—Men finished with a 10-6 Iowa Conference record and 15-10 overall record.
Women’s Basketball—Finished fifth in Iowa Conference and posted 13-12 overall record.
Women’s Indoor Track—Nan Schlee qualified for nationals.
Men’s Indoor Track—Corey Carrell competed in nationals.
Wrestling—Five wrestlers qualify for nationals.
Simpson Magazine
Summer 1994
Presidential Comments p. 2
‘Konnichiwa,’ Simpson: A New Dawn for Internationalism
Simpson Briefly p. 4-6
Sections of AIDS Memorial Quilt at Simpson—Four sections of The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt were on display at Simpson on April 11 for 12 hours as part of an AIDS awareness week.
Chicoine,
Gene Carter remembered—A group of
Tenure, promotions announced—Kate Joeckel granted tenure. Promotions to professor: Ronald N. Albrecht, music; D. Kay Carter, accounting; M. Jane Kvetko, head of the department of sociology and applied social sciences. Promotions to associate professor: Cathy Baker, environmental science; Marilyn Mueller, management; Cynthia Dyer, director of library services.
Soccer, swimming are new sports at Simpson—Swimming and soccer for men and women are to be gradually phased into Simpson’s roster of intercollegiate sports beginning in the fall of 1994.
DOC is up and running—Dunn Online Catalog replaces card catalog.
Life after ‘Jeopardy’—Liz Lizotte recalls her appearance on the hit game show.
Departments merge—Psychology, sociology and applied social science merge into one department to be called social science.
Ukai fund established—An endowed scholarship fund of $20,000 has been established in the name of Reverend Isamu Ukai who graduated from Simpson in 1894.
Senior Class gift unique, successful—The class of 1994 raised $7,800 in gifts and pledges and will use the money to establish an endowment for the purchase of music for KSTM.
New faculty named—Four new faculty members join staff in August. New faculty include: Jennifer L. White, Katharina Tumpek-Kjellmark, Michael Patterson and David Lion Gardiner.
Simpson hosts women’s golf nationals; Storm golfers are runners-up—Simpson hosted the National NCAA Division III women’s golf tournament and placed second for the second straight year. Leah Willenborg and Tracey Voss earned All-American honors.
A Good Neighbor p. 8-11
By Michael Adams
Eric Youngberg ’72 is a neighborhood activist—on the job and off. He lives five minutes from his job, knows every one of his neighbors and has some innovative ideas about living in the city.
Top Gun p. 12-15
By Lia Unrau
They are described as aggressive, gutsy, a different breed. They are also called the best aviators in the world. There’s a certain mystique surrounding Naval aviators—compounded by movies like Top Gun and events like Tailhook.
Behind the Mask p. 16-19
By Paul Zastrow ’92
Rita Harvey ’90 takes on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera.
Sports at Simpson
Men’s Golf—Led by Aaron Barriage, Parker Getter and Rob Heitman. Finished seventh in conference tournament.
Baseball—Team reaches Regionals, John Sirianni named co-coach of the year in the Iowa Conference.
Men’s Track—Team tied for second place in conference tournament and Corey Carrell picked up All-American honors.
Women’s Track—Placed fifth at the conference tournament.
Men’s Tennis—Placed fourth in the conference tournament.
Softball—Team reaches Regionals for fifth time in six years.
Simpson Magazine
Winter 1994-95
Presidential Comments p. 2
The Walt era at Simpson
Simpson Briefly p. 4-5
Fall enrollment down slightly—Enrollment numbers down about 100 from previous year.
Feeney offers insider perspective on November elections—Susan Feeney gave Woodrow Wilson Lecture and gave insight into the Republican party’s domination of the November 8th mid-term elections.
Trustees see strategic planning report—Board of Trustees examined strategic plan and offer suggestions on facilities to improve.
Fall speakers reflect variety of fields—Major speakers in the fall included: Roger Betsworth (religion), Dr. Donald Moorman (human gene therapy), Eric Marcus (Gay and Lesbian Rights), Keith Robinson (Future of Education in
Langdons remember Herb Alberding with scholarship—Langdon family funded a $100,000 scholarship for Simpson students interested in the environmental sciences.
Letters to Joe Walt p. 6-13
Letters showing appreciation for, and insight into, the impact that Joe Walt had at
History in the third person p. 14-15
By Paul Zastrow ’92
A discussion of the impending completion of “The History of Simpson College,” Dr. Joseph Walt’s pride and personal demon for the past eight years, inevitably leads to a discussion of Walt’s role in the college’s history—specifically, the role he has literally written for himself.
A colleague’s view p. 16-17
By Owen Duncan
After 25 years, Owen Duncan has learned a thing or two about Joe Walt. He maintains resumes are helpful, but they don’t always tell the whole story.
Sports at Simpson p. 26-27
Football—Team finished 5-5 (5-3 in conference).