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WestwindThe Journal of Walla Walla UniversityFall 2010

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Homecoming Banquet Marcus Whitman BallroomThursday, April 21 | 6 p.m. Sneak peek of “My Fair Lady” the musical

50th Anniversary Drama Reception Friday, April 22 | 6 p.m.

“My Fair Lady” the musical Saturday, April 23 | 9 p.m. Sunday, April 24 | 2 p.m.

Alumni Homecoming WeekendApril 21-24, 2011

Weekend Highlights

1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 2001

Honor Class ReunionsSabbath afternoon, April 23

For schedule, ticket and lodging information: alumni.wallawalla.edu or call (800)377-2586.

Plan to join us for a memorable weekend when you can reconnect with classmates and friends.

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4 Campus Current

9 Bits and Pieces

10 Four Keys to the Future

14 Raising the Bar

16 Alumnotes

18 In Memory

19 Annual Report

30 Calendar

31 From My Point of View

32 College Avenue Crossings

Four Keys to the Future

10Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

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Westwind is published three times a year for alumni and friends of Walla Walla University, a Seventh-day Adventist institution. It is produced by Marketing and Enrollment Services/University Relations. This issue was printed in November 2010. Third-class postage is paid at College Place, Wash. © 2010 by Walla Walla University.

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Editor Lisa KruegerWriters Sarah Corley, Rosa Jimenez, Becky St. Clair Cover Photo Pete Stone Design Robert Car Graphics

About the cover Daniel Biesenthal is studying and training for mechanical engineering, one of four study areas (referred to as STEM) offered at WWU.

Photo above Rosario Beach Marine Laboratory, the only Seventh-day Adventist marine lab, offers students training in marine biology.

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Walla Walla University welcomed 347 new graduates into the alumni family on June 13 at the 114th com-mencement service. The class of 2010 was an impressive group, with 47 cum laude graduates, 34 magna cum laude and 17 summa cum laude, as well as one nursing student who maintained a flawless 4.0 grade point average. In addi-tion, there were 10 graduates with double majors and one graduate with a triple major.

Graduates ranged in age from 20- to 57-years-old—proof that it is never too late to go to college.

The top three majors were nursing, business, and engineering. While more than half of the graduates had roots in the Northwest, the entire globe was represented with students from Bulgaria, Canada, Ethiopia, Jamaica, Korea, Trinidad and Tobago, Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia.

Approximately 50 of the gradu-ates had served as student mission-aries while at WWU, which seemed appropriate as this year is the 50th anniversary of the university’s stu-dent missions program.

The speaker for the commence-

ment service was Eric Anderson, president of Southwestern Adven-tist University in Keene, Texas.

Ginger Ketting-Weller, vice presi-dent for academic administration, summed it up well, “We are confi-dent that wherever these gradu-ates are found next year, they will be known as alumni who embody the mission of WWU. They will par-ticipate in their communities as people committed to: Excellence in thought, Generosity in service, Beauty in expression and Faith in God.”

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prepare for the year is by conducting a prayer walk through the classrooms, dormitories, and other buildings.

“A prayer walk is a gathering of people walk-ing through an area, asking for the Lord’s Spirit to impact the lives and hearts of all who would fill that space,” explains Paddy McCoy, WWU chaplain. “Our plans are all for naught if the Holy Spirit isn’t lead-ing them, so we ask Him to be first and foremost.”

Community members, area church members, faculty, staff, and students are invited to participate. The idea began with last year’s prayer ministries

coordinator, Caprice Scott; this year’s coordina-tor, Jonathan Anderson, wanted to maintain the

tradition. About 30 people participated this year. Groups of two to six people walked the campus for about an hour, praying as they went.

“People told me they were really blessed by the experience,” says McCoy. “They felt they were a part of the ministry on the WWU campus.”

“It was amazing to see former men’s dean Walt Meske walking through the men’s residence halls and praying over each hall,” says McCoy. “Often he would even pray over each room.”

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Students and faculty shared their expertise around the globe this past summer.

Philippines: Biology profes-sor Jim Nestler and students researched how sea cucumbers can see without eyes.

Vietnam: Education profes-sor Tammy Randolph conducted orientation for those teaching for Adventist Education Holdings schools.

Greece: Theology professors Zdravko Stefanovic and Bruce Johanson taught Greek and Hebrew for students participating in Adventist Colleges Abroad.

Borneo: President John McVay and his wife, Pam, accompanied University Church youth pastor Kris Loewen and six university students to Kuching, Malaysia, where each of them presented a ShareHim evan-gelistic series in various locations.


I n July, a student study tour to China culminated a 20-year dream for JoAnn Wiggins,

dean of Walla Walla University’s School of Business. “No class-room experience can top the opportunity for students and faculty to visit successful busi-nesses in the field,” says Wiggins.

During the four-week trip, over a dozen students studied at Hong Kong Adventist College, and then in Beijing. Classroom lectures were held in the morn-

ing; in the afternoon, students went on field trips and learned the Chinese approach to business and the challenges of Americans doing business in China.

“The students earned eight academic credits, four in interna-tional business and culture and four in either macroeconomics or Asian economics,” explains Wiggins.

Building on the class lectures and discussions, the group vis-ited several businesses, includ-

ing spending time talking with business leaders. Businesses they went to included Hong Kong Polytechnic University to hear about Disneyworld’s challenges in Hong Kong, two Adventist hos-pitals where directors discussed differences in human resources

in the United States and Hong Kong, and an international law firm, which deals with arbitration between Chinese business inter-ests and others around the world.

“Going on this trip was defi-nitely one of the best decisions I’ve made,” says Kelsi Williams, sopho-more accounting major. “I learned a lot about Asian culture, such as about their way of communica-tion, and gained insight into inter-national business in general.”

Of special interest to the group was visiting a fac-tory in Shenzhen, where WWU alumnus Ron Wilkinson’s bread machine inven-tion is made. Wilkinson and both the general and operation managers gave them a tour of the factory and talked with them about conducting busi-ness abroad, shar-ing a bit about his life, spent partly in Walla Walla with his fam-ily and partly in

China overseeing the production of his invention.

Students also had the oppor-tunity to tour another manufac-turing facility in Shenzhen after sharing a meal with the owner K. M. Yeung and his son, Roger, a 2007 School of Business graduate.

The Yeungs manufacture a variety of technology-related products, including displays for Apple and Motorola, at their factory Fuji Crystal Manufactory, Ltd.

Wiggins says a tour like this will happen again. “China holds immense opportunities for U.S. businesses now and into the future, and our students saw this in action,” she says.

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Cress’ class “Death and Dying” are frequently animated about a subject many people are more comfortable avoiding.

Cress herself admits she became interested in the subject because of her own experiences with loss, not merely academic curiosity. In 2009, Cress received certification from the National Center for Death Education in thanatology, the formal study of death and dying.

“The human experience of loss and grief is intensely personal and individual in its expression,” explains Cress. “Common assumptions about death, dying, and bereavement have often inhibited social support and alienated grievers.”

Cress was invited by her colleagues to give the 2010 Distinguished Faculty Lecture in November. This honor is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarship, and involvement in governance, church, and community service.

Drawing from her own expe-riences with loss as well as her scholarly work in the field of than-atology, Cress addressed the ques-tion, “How does the new science of bereavement expand our under-standing and increase the effective-ness of caring for the bereaved?” in her presentation, “Reflections From a Reluctant Thanatologist.”

“Contemporary studies provide some surprising insights into life after loss that challenge traditional grief paradigms,” Cress says. “The mission of our community of faith and learning calls us to think carefully about life issues and respond compassionately to those around us.”

Cress began her baccalaureate education as a nursing major and changed to speech communications when her aversion to needles quickly surfaced. Finally settling into studying what she knew would be her lifelong work, she completed both her bachelor of social work

and her master of social work degrees at Walla Walla University. Cress has been teaching at WWU since 1990, becoming a full-time faculty member in 1996. In 2006, she was appointed dean of the university’s Wilma Hepker School of Social Work and Sociology, having previously served as the school’s field coordinator and assistant dean of administration. She also holds a doctoral degree from Andrews University, which she completed in 2005.

Though a Tennessean by birth, Cress exhibits an enthusiasm for the Walla Walla Valley generally reserved for natives of the region. Her love of God and her adopted home expresses itself in passionate service to the community she embraced more than a quarter of a century ago.

Cress has served with nearly a dozen local nonprofit organizations and community groups, including the Walla Walla County Substance Abuse Task Force and Chemical Dependency Board, the Homeless Coalition, the Food Bank Advisory Board, the Educational Service District #123 of Walla Walla, and the Washington State Regional Aging and Long Term Care Board.

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F uture nurses and social workers joined forces for the first time with the Oc-

tober opening of a newly reno-vated second floor of the Winter Educational Complex.

The complex is the new home of the Wilma Hepker School of Social Work and Sociology. They join the School of Nursing on the second floor of the building, which also houses the Department of Health and Physical Education and the Alumni Gymnasium.

For the School of Social Work, this is the first time the class-rooms and administrative offices are in one location. Since 1989, when the master’s degree pro-gram boosted social work student enrollment, the program was based in three houses along the north edge of campus.

“We are enjoying working alongside our colleagues in social work,” says Trudy Klein, assistant professor of nursing. “Nurses and social workers are team members in health care settings in every community, so the opportunity to be housed together provides a way to model that team experience to our students.”

With their proximity to each other, the two schools are sharing resources. For example, one of the classrooms is equipped with video conference capabilities. The classroom connects the College Place campus with the univer-sity’s Portland nursing campus and the two Montana social work campuses.

Nursing students are learn-ing patient care skills in fully equipped and technologically advanced clinical practice rooms. A grant from the Washington Center for Nurses provided for computers with software that allows students to incorporate patient assessment into electronic medical records. A laundry room and sinks in clinical labs are other features especially appreciated by nursing professors and clinicians.

Among the many features benefiting social work students, observation rooms are equipped with closed circuit camera feeds so instructors can interact with stu-dents during counseling sessions in progress.

A new group study space and a student lounge are a welcome fea-ture for all students, but especially to social work commuter stu-dents who travel from Seattle or Portland for the two-day-a-week master’s degree program.

Social work students number 115 on the College Place campus,

81 of which are graduate degree students. An additional 110 graduate students are enrolled on the Billings and Missoula, Mont., campuses.

More than 140 freshman and sophomore nursing students are at the College Place campus, and 130 junior and senior nursing students are enrolled at WWU’s Portland campus, where recent improvements include a new classroom and computer lab.

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The Wilma Hepker School of Social Work and Sociology welcomes three

new professors.

Wayne Pollard comes from Miami, Fla., where he was a clini-cal social worker in the cystic fibro-sis care center of the University of Miami School of Medicine for over four years. He is the new field coordinator, replacing retiring pro-fessor Marja McChesney.

Marte Willoughby has been a child and family men-tal health specialist, case man-ager, and county designated mental health professional for Alliance Counseling Services in Colville, Wash. She holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in social work from Eastern Washington University. She replaces retiring professor Lana Martin as the newest clinical faculty member.

Helo Oidjarv joined the school in January 2010 and is teaching research. Oidjarv gradu-ated cum laude with a degree in sociology from University of Tartu in Estonia in 1996. She also holds a master of social work degree from Andrews University and a doctoral degree in social work from the Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois.

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three new faculty, the School of Education and Psychology welcomes Debbie Muthersbaugh. She is an alumna of Walla Walla University, having earned a degree in elemen-tary education in 1980. She has also obtained a master of educa-tion degree and completed some doctoral work at University of Idaho in Coeur d’Alene. n

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For the second year, members of the Walla Walla University Church hosted “The Longest Table,” a larger-than-life Sabbath dinner to welcome stu-dents to the congregation.

In early October, with beauti-ful 80-degree weather, 176 tables stretched along 4th Street for two

blocks, from College Avenue to Davis Street. Approximately 145 church members and their families spon-sored tables, providing Sabbath dinner for one or more tables. One family even sponsored six tables.

“We wanted a big blowout event that would give the univer-sity students a chance to meet church members,” says University Church associate pastor Henning Guldhammer. “We couldn’t have asked for a better day; the weather was beautiful, and we fed everyone.”

Table hosts welcomed stu-dents, inviting them to sit any-where they chose. Latecomers who didn’t get to one of the 1,408 seats available were still invited to partake of the food and fellowship.

In addition to the WWU stu-dents, soccer players from Trinity Lutheran College in Everett, Wash., were in town to play the WWU Wolves that evening and came early to have lunch. Though they arrived after many tables had been cleared, team mem-

bers were handed plates and forks and sent to the tables that still had food.

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Bits & Pieces

Be a Part of PhonathonLast year, Walla Walla University raised approximately $200,000 for student scholarships, helping almost 100 students attend WWU. The goal this year is $225,000. If you haven’t given yet, visit the website at wallawalla.edu/give or call (800) 377-2586. Every dollar counts! Thank you for making a difference in the life of a student.

Welcome to College PlaceOn your next visit to College Place, enter on the north side of town and you will see a new sign welcoming you to College Place, “Home of Walla Walla University.” The blue sign is thanks in part to a gift from the Class of 2008 and the Associated Students of Walla Walla University (ASWWU). The sign, installed in July, is at the intersection of Rose Street and Myra Road.

Andrews Study BibleThe recently released Andrews Study Bible (Andrews University Press, 2010) was prepared by a team of contributors from

around the globe. The group included Jon Dybdahl, former Walla Walla University president, who served as general editor. Other WWU contributors included John McVay, current president; Pedrito Maynard-Reid, professor of biblical studies and missiology; and Zdravko Stefanovic, professor

of biblical studies. The Andrews Study Bible includes 12,000 original study notes and 65,000 cross-references, plus

maps, charts, articles, and a concordance.

Hybrid TrainingAs more hybrid cars are hitting the market, Walla Walla University automotive technology students are becoming more skilled in hybrid service and repair. Students are learning these skills on a prototype Toyota Camry hybrid that is on a 3-year loan from Toyota. “With this vehicle, students will get hands-on experience with premier hybrid drive systems and can utilize other body electronics systems for testing, diagnosis, and educational purposes,” says Rob Holm, assistant professor of technology.

Marathon Benefits Breast CancerDan Elsom, 1991 graduate, and Gary Rittenbach, Walla Walla University director of academic computing, coordinated the first annual Walla Walla Marathon in October. More than 285 people participated. In addition to the 26.2 mile race, the event included a half-marathon, 10K run, and a kids’ marathon. About $2800 was raised and will assist breast cancer patients at Providence St. Mary Cancer Center in Walla Walla. “We hope to raise awareness of this disease and bring us together to serve those we love,” says Elsom. Funds will help purchase items such as prosthetics, wigs, medications, food, and lodging for breast cancer patients.

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You wake up in the morning, climb out of bed, and flip the light switch. Nothing happens.

Nearly tripping over the family cat, you stumble into the bathroom, fumbling around until you find a cup. You turn the faucet handle. No water comes out. Odd. Oh, well, there’s orange juice in the kitchen. But when you reach for the refrigerator, it’s not there.

“OK,” you mumble, still half asleep. “This is one bizarre dream.”

Finally it’s time for work, even though you can’t find a clock to be sure. You walk outside. No car. What is going on? As you head back toward the front door, your house slowly disappears, along with every other house in the neighborhood. Moments later, the sidewalk is gone and the roads too. In fact, there’s no sign of civilization anywhere you look.

Sound like a sci-fi movie? In reality,

this would be your world were it not for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—areas of study referred to as STEM in academic circles.

Recently, there’s been an increasing national emphasis on STEM education.

“This is a result of student perfor-mance on STEM subjects in the United

States,” says Robert Cushman Jr., chair of the Department of Biological Sciences at Walla Walla University.

For example, less than one-third of U.S. eighth graders show proficiency in math-ematics and science, and science test scores have improved very little over the past few decades, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress.

An inadequate preparation in STEM subjects has major consequences in higher education. Only about one-third of bachelor’s degrees earned in the U.S. are in a STEM field, compared with approximately half of first university degrees earned in China, and nearly two-thirds of those earned in Japan, accord-ing to the National Science Board. Even that’s not the full story. More than half of the science and engineering gradu-ate students in U.S. universities are from outside the United States.

Kerby ObergIt was a good day for chopping firewood in Dilley, Ore.

“My dad grabbed a log to split. With one hand on top, he pre-pared to plant his axe

in the center before he split it,” says Kerby Oberg, a 1983 graduate. “But he missed his mark and chopped off the end of his thumb.”

Oberg’s father quickly grabbed the thumb tip and drove to the hospital. The doctor there decided against reattaching the tip and instead removed some additional bone before sewing a skin flap over the top.

“Dad’s funny-looking thumb fascinated

me. When I was little, he would wiggle it to keep me entertained and quiet in church,” Oberg says.

Perhaps that was the beginnings of an interest in science and medicine. Years later, as a student at Walla Walla University, Oberg majored in chemistry on his way to medical school at Loma Linda University.

“Studying chemistry taught me discipline and persistence—traits that have served me well in both medicine and biomedical research,” he says.

Oberg recalls one lab experience at WWU:“I spilled NaOH [caustic soda] onto my

leg. I was too modest to rip off my pants when it happened. Instead I ran to the bath-room to rinse the area. In that short time

the NaOH had melted through my skin. I still have a scar as a remembrance of general chemistry lab and misplaced modesty.”

Today Oberg works at LLU, where he studies limb development and regenera-tion, among other duties.

“When I started investigating the mecha-nism underlying limb and digit regeneration, my dad commented to me, ‘You’d better hurry up and figure this out. I am not going to wait forever,’” he says. “Dad passed away last year, but his thumb remains an inspiration.”

Oberg is married to Chris (Nelson) Oberg, also a 1983 graduate, senior pastor of La Sierra University Church. They have one daughter, Alisa, who attends WWU, and another daugh-ter, Amanda, who attends La Sierra University.

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In September, President Barack Obama announced a goal of recruiting 10,000 STEM teachers for grades K-12 over the next two years. This is part of a larger plan to place 100,000 new STEM teachers over the next decade.

“As the U.S. focuses on STEM, Walla Walla University is well-positioned to respond,” says Cushman, who heads a committee charged with developing strategies for extending the reach of STEM programs at WWU.

ScienceWWU offers a number of programs in the sciences, including biology, chemis-try, physics, and biophysics.Biology. “Job growth is expected in

areas such as biotechnology and molecu-lar biology. Research jobs also have potential,” Cushman says.

For example, researchers who study human biology may find ways to slow the aging process, cure genetic diseases, and help paralyzed people by making nerve cells grow again. There’s also a need for biologists who aren’t involved in research. Careers range from medi-cine to education, and from environ-mental protection to public policy.

An important facet of any of these careers is a solid science education.

“We promote excellence in thought by careful instruction and open inquiry in the classroom, the lab, and the field,” Cushman says.

For example, the university owns and operates Rosario Beach Marine Laboratory, the only Seventh-day

Adventist marine lab. Here students, staff, and faculty can take summer classes or do hands-on research.

“We teach students a deep respect and awe for God’s creation as they study His handiwork in nature. And we promote service by training students in environ-mental conservation and stewardship of the environment,” Cushman says.Chemistry. This area of science con-

tinues to make significant contributions to society, according to Steven Lee, chair of the Department of Chemistry.

“In 2008, the National Safety Council reported that the traffic injury rate was at its lowest level since the 1920s, when records were first compiled. Safer vehicles are being cited as one of the reasons,” Lee says. “Chemists have been a part of the group of scientists and engineers that has developed safety features, such as the air bag and polymer materials that have replaced many of the metal parts in the passenger cabin of the vehicle.”

Chemists also have helped synthesize, purify, and produce the pharmaceutical

chemicals that have increased life expec-tancy and quality of life for many people.

“In fact, many of our students use a chemistry degree as a stepping stone to other professions such as medicine, den-tistry, and pharmacy,” Lee says.

One area of expected growth for chemistry is material science.

“We have seen new strong, light-weight materials show up first in exotic places, such as Formula 1 racing cars. These materials then trickle into other applications—sporting equipment, pro-duction cars, medical equipment, etc. In coming years we expect new materials to impact the computer and energy indus-tries as well,” Lee says.Physics. Imagine building your own

scanning tunneling microscope, which can see atoms 10,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair. That’s one of the lab projects for physics and engi-neering students who take Introduction to Nanotechnology at WWU. In this and other physics classes, students study natural forces, whether large or small, and how things work.

“Physicists from Albert Einstein to Alfred Kastler were responsible for the development of the laser, which we use thousands of times each day in communication and image stor-age,” says Thomas Ekkens, chair of the Department of Physics.

Three other physicists—Walter Brattain, John Bardeen, and William Shockley—received the 1956 Nobel Prize in Physics for building a device called the transistor. Today transistors are at the heart of every electronics device on the planet.

Ken BurdenKen Burden, a 1981 graduate, holds the distinction of being the first Walla Walla University graduate with a major in com-puter science.

“I started as an engineering major and changed to biomedical electronics,” Burden says. “But during my fourth year I heard rumors of a new computer science pro-gram, which sounded interesting.”

Burden spoke with Terry Anderson, who was to head up the new program. Would it be possible to complete the new degree in two additional years? The answer was yes.

After graduating, Burden joined Hewlett-Packard Company, where he worked on computer systems, networks, and com-puter-aided design and engineering tools. Most recently, he transferred to HP’s research labs in Palo Alto, Calif., as a senior network architect.

As part of his work, Burden has helped lead the strategy for HP’s IPv6 activities. IPv6 is an addressing/communications protocol. Each device on the Internet needs an electronic address before it can talk with other devices. The earlier protocol limited the number of possible Internet addresses to just over 4 bil-lion. That sounds like a sizeable number. However, the Internet has grown rapidly

over the years, and free address space under the old protocol is projected to run out next year.

“The new protocol provides 5.1 x 1028 addresses per person on the planet—yes, that’s a very large number,” Burden says. “Many networks already are bilingual, speaking both IPv4 and IPv6. As the shift to IPv6 continues, new network devices may be necessary, including replacement of the routers or wireless routers used in homes.”

“WWU offered a well-rounded, techni-cally-sound education that has been a vital foundation for my career,” Burden says.

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WWU physics graduates are making their mark too:

In 2008, for example, Brandon Fetroe was accepted into Stanford University’s aeronautical engineering program, which is ranked No. 2 in the country. He has been working with NASA’s Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) team. LISA consists of three spacecraft that have been designed to measure gravitational forces in the universe.

TechnologyJames Klein, associate professor of the Department of Computer Science, is passionate about technology.

“Try to think of an area in which computers are not employed to improve what we do. Almost every innovation involves a computer—if not directly a part of the implement, then at least in its design,” he says.

“Computer programmers who develop software to relieve humans from the drudgery of repetitive 24/7 tasks provide a great service,” Klein says. “Computer science, computer engineer-ing, and software engineering are among the fastest growing professions.”Highlights:• WWU students have access to the lat-

est hardware and software. Oracle has given the department $600,000 worth of software and support.

• For the third year in a row, the aver-age score of computer science gradu-ates on the Major Field Test placed the department in the 99th percentile of schools using the test to evaluate

performance of their graduates.• All WWU computer science gradu-

ates from 2009 have high-paying jobs in their field—despite the economy—or are in graduate school.

Engineering“Don’t try too hard to define engineer-ing—it’s huge,” says Douglas Logan, dean of the university’s Edward F. Cross School of Engineering. It covers a wide range of technical areas, includes myriad job functions, and employs a diversity of people in all sorts of work environments.

The infrastructure networks that civi-lization depends on—including trans-portation, communications, energy, and water utilities—they’re all engineering projects.

Logan shares a Bible passage he dis-covered as a freshman engineering stu-dent at WWU in 1970—a text that’s been his motto ever since:

“These are the words of the Lord of

Hosts the God of Israel: To all the exiles whom I have carried off from Jerusalem to Babylon: Build houses and live in them; plant gardens and eat their pro-duce … Seek the welfare of any city to which I have carried you off, and pray to the Lord for it; on its welfare your welfare will depend” (Jeremiah 29:4-7, NEB).

“Engineering is all about seeking the welfare of our city, not just of our locale, but of our global community,” he says.

A visible manifestation of this is the WWU chapter of Engineers Without Borders. EWB is an international orga-nization that assists with engineering projects in the developing world. The WWU chapter has adopted the town of Luis Garcia, Honduras. Students designed and collaborated with the peo-ple of Luis Garcia in constructing a new school building for the town.

In a typical year, nearly 100 percent of WWU engineering graduates obtain an engineering job, are accepted into graduate school, or pursue another dream such as mission service within six months of graduation. Most recently, despite the down economy, 81 percent of 2009 graduates found placement within six months, as good as national average engineering placement rates.Other highlights:• Since 2004 the WWU School of

Engineering has invested more than $1 million in new laboratory equipment.

• State-of-the-art fabrication and pro-totyping equipment on campus allow students to construct and test their designs.

Harley HeinrichYou’re driving through the Chicago area on the Tri-State Tollway. Years ago, toll plaza stops were a nuisance, but today you just keep driving, thanks to a

small electronic device in your car. A wireless radio at the toll plaza reads the identification of your device, and your toll is paid instantly.

This type of technology, called radio frequency identification, has kept Harley Heinrich, a 1979 graduate, busy for nearly two decades.

His interest in RFID began when he was at the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research

Center. A major retailer asked if a low-cost RFID tag that didn’t require batteries could be made to track inventory.

“I have always loved learning how the world works and using that knowledge to build advanced technology to solve real-world challenges. I immediately saw how this technology could address a vast array of problems,” says Heinrich, who went on to lead a team of scientists in the development of the world’s first single-chip RFID tag.

RFID tags—which can be read from and written to at distances of up to 50 feet and sometimes more—can be used for asset tracking and inventory for everything from electronics to clothing to tires, among other applications.

After graduating from Walla Walla University, Heinrich worked for a while at Hewlett-Packard as an integrated cir-cuit designer before heading to Stanford University to work on a master’s degree in electrical engineering and a doctorate.

“My education at WWU provided a solid foundation,” he says. “My electrical engi-neering degree included mechanical engi-neering, fluid dynamics, optics, physics, and advanced mathematics. It was much broader than what my fellow classmates at Stanford had experienced.”

Heinrich currently is a technical fellow and director of silicon RFID tag develop-ment at Impinj in Seattle.

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• Many WWU students have gone on to graduate schools such as Stanford University, Purdue University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

MathematicsPractical applications of mathematics can be found everywhere. For example, math is used to encrypt information during online financial transactions. It helps medical researchers determine whether treatment A works better than treatment B. And a structural engineer relies on mathematical formulas to select building materials and assure safety. Put simply, mathematics is a tool to help solve problems.

It also can lead to a great career, says Kenneth Wiggins, chair of the Department of Mathematics. For exam-ple, mathematician came out on top in a 2009 CareerCast.com study ranking the best jobs. Actuary and statistician, also math-related jobs, ranked second and third.

“About half of our students go into teaching at the secondary level. Some go to graduate school or professional school, and some go to work right out of college,” Wiggins says.

“Before graduating, many students serve as student missionaries, and many select careers with the idea of helping others,” he says.Highlights:• As a group, WWU senior math

majors nearly always score in the top 5 percent on the Major Field Test,

which is used across the nation to assess departmental quality.

• Ten graduates are in Ph.D. programs with full financial support, including living expenses. Two are in medical school.

• Johnny Jesson, a 2009 mathemat-ics graduate, was awarded a com-petitive two-year fellowship at T. Rowe Price, an investment manage-ment firm. Most of his competition was from schools such as Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and University of California, Berkeley.

A strong foundationThe United States always has been a leader in problem-solving, with wide-ranging inventions in science and technology.

“I think it’s in our national personality, so to speak,” says Ginger Ketting-Weller, vice president for academic administra-tion at WWU. “As the U.S. moves for-

ward, all of the projections we’ve looked at suggest these areas will experience sig-nificant job growth in the future.”

WWU has a long tradition of strong academics in STEM disciplines. The engineering program, facilities, and fac-ulty have been complimented on vari-ous occasions by visitors who have seen many engineering schools in the course of their work with ABET, the accredita-tion organization. In addition, faculty members at Loma Linda University have sent and are sending their children to WWU for pre-medicine and other pre-professional studies because of the university’s strong science program.

The faculty at WWU stay on top of their fields through research, publica-tion, conference attendance, member-ships in various societies, consulting jobs, and sabbaticals for developing or updating expertise.

“We believe we have a strong STEM platform to offer excellent students who are interested in responding to the needs in these fields,” Ketting-Weller says. “Our intention is to strengthen ties to graduate schools and industry, to build and expand our programs, and to continue to produce our particular brand of well-rounded students who have a deep appreciation for both the humanities and the sciences. We are committed to education that helps our students emerge with leadership skills for excellent thought and contribution to the world of the future,” she says.

For more information on our STEM programs, go to www.wallawalla.edu/undergradprograms. n

Heather StringhamMention heredity, genes or variation, and you’re speaking the language of Heather Stringham, a 1991 graduate.

“I am in the field of statistical genetics, searching for sections of DNA responsible for human traits and diseases,” says Stringham, who is with the Department of Biostatistics and Center for Statistical Genetics at the University of Michigan. “Currently I work with the Finland-United States Investigation of NIDDM (FUSION) Genetics study. We are looking for genetic factors associated with

type 2 diabetes and related traits, such as glucose, insulin, and lipid levels. What we learn may help provide a better under-standing of diabetes, and it may lead to earlier detection as well as improved treat-ment options.”

While at Walla Walla University, Stringham majored in music and math.

“The combination did have its down-side, as the world of music tends to revolve around late evening rehearsals and perfor-mances, and my advanced calculus class was at 7:30 a.m.,” she says.

Stringham was good at math and wanted to apply her skills to the medical field. “That is how I discovered biostatistics, which I had never heard of before. My math professors

helped me look for graduate schools with programs in this field,” she says.

After graduating from WWU, Stringham went to the University of Michigan, where she earned a master’s and a doctorate in biostatistics.

Despite her focus on statistics and genet-ics, Stringham still finds time for music.

“I have enjoyed playing my violin with the UM Life Sciences Orchestra when my schedule allows,” she says. Some studies combine both science and music, such as the genetics of perfect pitch, which has always fascinated me.”

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Interview

What happened that day in Washington, D.C., when you were admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court?I was expecting to be sworn in in some side room, or at the most in the main courtroom while the court was not in session. But when I drove by the night before—and again when I pulled up on my motorcycle the morn-ing of the session—I realized the event was a bigger deal than I had thought. Outside the courthouse there was a commotion of televi-sion cameras and crowds camping out to get spectator seats.

There were 18 admittees the day we were sworn in. We went through a side door where the arguing coun-sel go through security screening and were briefed by an intern and then by the clerk of the court. We waited in the West Room—crack-ing jokes about feeling like nervous grooms. At last we left our cameras and coats and were escorted down the middle aisle through a packed court. That would be “Goosebump Moment No. 1.”

Our seats were only about six paces from the nine U.S. Supreme Court Justices. Reporters from major news agencies were to our left. The clerk called the court to order, and the justices took their seats. The motion was made to admit new counsel, and the clerk called our full names one by one.

Affirming my oath with Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr.—my favorite—was the highlight. I remember the words: “Do you solemnly swear that as an attor-ney and as a counselor of this court, you will conduct your-self uprightly and according to law, and that you will support the Constitution of the United States?” and hearing myself declare “Yes.” That would be “Goosebump Moment No. 2.”

And now, back at your law offices in Fresno and San Diego, what areas do you focus on?I have tailored my practice to business litigation, where I enjoy helping business owners thrive

and focus on their “core compe-tency.” I think that term was from a class with college marketing pro-fessor Julie Scott.

Regardless of the alleged stigma of the law, there is a great sense of mission in what I do as an attorney. When a client walks into my office I enjoy the chance to make a new connection, hear their story and lift their burden by telling them we will make things right. While typically we deal with businesses, I enjoy doing my best to bring jus-tice to anyone’s level. I enjoy the sport of being an attorney, and my staff shares the passion for serving clients.

While the law isn’t always excit-ing, and the scales of justice don’t always tilt the way you believe they should, it is the most incred-ible, well-designed system on earth. And while there are not always perfect answers, most issues are resolvable with com-munication, reasoning, and nego-tiation. Regardless of their walk in life, people simply want to be heard and have their needs met.

It sounds like you place a high value on the personal aspect of your profession.People realize their God-given purpose when they are engaged in service to others.

I believe that all professions have the potential for us to fully enjoy the wonder of service. In my case, my father, uncles, grandfathers, and great-uncles were all Seventh-day Adventist pastors, so in a sense I went astray. But I found my own niche of serving my clients with a similar zeal and a sense of mission.

Do you recall a time when you were on the receiving end of that kind of zeal?I once missed a train—by a scant five minutes—coming home from my San Diego office. At the front of the taxi line 50 yards away was a cabbie, oblivious to my hurry, jaw-ing with a gaggle of other cabbies. In the back of the line, there was a cabbie who recognized the prob-lem. He started his car, drove over, and quickly helped me with my bags. By that time other cabbies

Raising the Bar By Loree Chase-Waite

June 1997. The Centennial Green at Walla Walla University is packed with proud graduates, families, and friends. Lenden Webb makes his way across the stage to receive his degree in speech communication. Fast forward 13 years.

April 2010. The marble-walled U.S. Supreme Court Building is packed with reporters, legal counsel, and spectators. Attorney Webb, having earned postgraduate degrees in business administration and law, rises from his seat, approaches the bench and is formally admitted to the bar—a distinction that allows him the chance to argue a case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.


“I have a great sense of mission in my work as an attorney,” says Lenden Webb, a 1997 graduate. Webb, whose practice focuses on business litigation, has offices in Fresno and San Diego.

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had noticed and were angrily protesting that he was taking a “fare” out of turn, but he stepped on the gas and burst his way through the crowd. In the taxi on the armrest, in full view for passen-gers to see, was a sticker that said, “Respect my hustle.”

Somewhere between his sensitivity to my need and the freeway chase to catch my train was a sizeable tip and a respect I have to this day for anyone in any profession who works hard to do a good job. I can’t imagine he feels anything but self-respect when he goes to bed at night and a sense of mission every morning.

In general, do you think the laws of the land are restricting or liberating? Restrictions are liberating. If I know my neighbor isn’t going to walk into my house, I am free to roam the hall in my towel. And if I am not free to roam outside in my towel, that is liberating for my neighbor.

You have authored academic courses on mediation and conflict resolution, and you are a paneled mediator. What is the most important skill for people to hone in order to resolve conflict?Listening. I often refer to a quote that Dr. Loren Dickinson cited in my college speech class; we have

two ears and one mouth, and we should use them in that proportion.

Are justice and mercy opposing forces, or can they work together? Micah 6:8 says the two aren’t exclusive. I remember singing a song about that after vespers or at Big Lake Youth Camp: “… to do justice and to love mercy and to walk humbly with thy God.”

Some would say that you lose the sense of mercy when justice for your client isn’t merciful to the opposition. But I believe it is the essence of utilitarianism to help justice be served promptly rather than let wrongdoers continue spreading pain.

The law is an incredibly effective tool for normalizing behavior in the corporate world, where respon-sibility and accountability aren’t as paramount as they should be.

Do you think resolution always involves compromise?It often is said that a good settle-ment is where no one is happy and while it is true that many dis-putes are a fixed-sum game, there are exceptions.

One of my favorite media-tion books, “Getting To Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In,” cites two kids splitting an orange in half when they could each have had 100 percent of what they wanted. One wanted to eat the inside of the orange while the other wanted the peel to bake a cake.

Desires aren’t always that uniquely exclusive, but crafty inves-tigation of background, motives,

and desires can lead to some sur-prisingly wonderful outcomes.

What problem-solving strategies do you employ in a legal setting that can apply to everyday life? As with any relationship, com-municate expectations early and often. Treat other people with respect and assume the best in them while being fully prepared for the worst. Being organized and motivated is more important than intelligence. But if you can have all three, the trifecta is beauty.

Speaking of inspiration, what gives focus and direction to your life?My college religion professor Alden Thompson’s insight on God’s love has been a blessing. His analysis of Matthew 22:40 is key for me, espe-cially when I think of how much we should celebrate what my dad refers to as Adventists’ unique part of God’s orchestra.

While I love the discussion at the Sabbath School I attend, nothing beats the rousing hymns and acoustics of the auditorium in the old Kretschmar Hall where full discussions would welcome every vantage point and opinion. That open spirit of dialogue is the essence of health in our religion and, more importantly, our per-sonal spirituality. n

Lenden Webb lives in Fresno, Calif., with his wife, Lorie (Johnson), and their 1-year-old son, Mitchell. He enjoys sailing, kayaking and surfing.

An Inside ViewTo gain admission to the Bar of the United States Supreme Court, candidates must have practiced for three years in the highest court of a state, territory, district, or commonwealth and be in good standing. They must also be sponsored by two members who are currently part of the bar. The high court admits new members as its first order of business at the beginning of each term.


1940s Thelma McCoy ’46 and her husband,

Richard ’50, live in Port Angeles, Wash. She

was recently inducted into the Washington

State Music Teachers Association Hall of

Fame. Thelma has taught piano lessons

for 65 years. She and Richard have two

children, Nancy ’74 and Colette att.

1950s Marie (Jenkins) Adams ’51 lives in

Chino Valley, Ariz. She has been a mem-

ber of the Prescott Seventh-day Adventist

Church for the past six years and is

the church treasurer. From her time at

WWU, Marie remembers the activities

on Sabbath afternoons following Jesus’

example of physically and spiritually

nurturing others. Marie has four children,

Patty, Krista, Nancy, and Carol.

1960s Faye (Fredeen) Johnson ’60 lives in

Gresham, Ore. She has four children,

Eldon ’81, Kevin, Randy, and Kimberly.

1970s Del Griebel ’70 and his wife, Terrie Leen,

live in The Dalles, Ore. Del works as a

pastor for the

Oregon

Conference of

Seventh-day

Adventists. Del and

Terrie were married

in October 2009. In

his spare time, he

enjoys flying and sailing. Del has two

children, Rachelle ’96 and Jon ’00.

1990s Douglas Duffield ’94 was recently

promoted to president and CEO of

Florida Hospital Zephyrhills from the

position of chief operating officer of

the hospital. An active triathlete, Doug,

his wife, and two children reside in San

Antonio, Fla.

Kelli (Rizzo) Wheeler ’91 lives with

husband, Mark ’93, in Roseville, Calif.

She hosts the

midday show for

KLOVE, a national

Christian radio

station. When not

on-air, she enjoys

hanging out with

family, hunting for

deals at used clothing stores, and singing

with the worship team at her church.

Kelli and Mark have two children, Jarod

and Alec.

Larry Witzel ’91 and his wife, Angela (Withey) att., live in Battle Ground, Wash.

After working for It

Is Written Digital

Media Group for

several years, in

2005 Larry co-

founded

SermonView, a

church visual com-

munication company that has become

one of the fastest growing evangelism

handbill printers in the country. Among

many WWU memories, Larry remembers

skipping meetings at the annual theol-

ogy retreat, getting scolded by Jim

Hannum for rearranging equipment in

the media lab, and going pinging at

Whitman. Larry and Angela have two

children, Zoey and Josiah.

2000s Tammy (Carriveau) Conant ’00 and

her husband, Court, live in Sherwood,

Ore. Tammy works as a registered nurse

at Meridian Park Hospital. She enjoys life

with her husband, her dog, and her two

sons, Evan and Max.

Alex English ’09 and his wife, Brittany (att.) live in Walla Walla, Wash. He currently

works with three fellow WWU attendees

at the company they founded, Mechan

Media (www.mechanmedia.com),

providing video production, videography,

and a variety of other creative media

services. In his spare time, Alex enjoys

working in his garden, tending to the

chickens he and Brittany began raising

this year, and watching films. Some

of his favorite college memories are

working in the James C. Hannum Studio

on live productions, and all of the many

extracurricular productions and projects

he tackled with friends and classmates.

Alex plans to return to WWU to complete

his engineering degree.

Kody Kostenko ’09, is currently living

at U.E.T.I.R.G., a Christian boarding high

school in northeastern Bolivia where he

works as a literature and music teacher.

In his spare time, Kody enjoys studying

the Bible with people, gardening, playing

soccer with the kids, and writing poetry.

Some of his favorite memories from his

college years include Ultimate Frisbee

Fridays, Taco Bell and Del Taco runs with

friends, and waving at people from atop

the John Deere riding mower.

Dacia Haning ’06 lives in Portland,

Ore., and is the executive assistant for

administration at the Oregon Conference

of Seventh-day Adventists. When not at

the office, Dacia fills her time with lots

of reading, writing, walks, and spending

time with friends and family. Some of

her best memories from her college

days include being part of the drama

department, pumpkin pancakes at

Clarette’s, and enjoying Karl Haffner’s

sermons at the University Church.

Becky (Sevison Beddoe) St. Clair ’05

and her husband, Jason, live in Milton-

Freewater, Ore., with their 1-year-old

daughter, Kayla. Becky works in public

relations for Walla Walla University, and

Jason manages the circulation desk in

the Peterson Memorial Library on the

university campus. When not at work,

Becky enjoys watching her daughter

try new things and learn as she grows,

catching up with old friends, and

traveling (when she gets the chance). Her

favorite memories from WWU all revolve

around the music department; her music

minor and job in the department’s office

made the department a second home

and provided many wonderful memories

(and friendships) in her life.

Brian Vistaunet ’03 and his wife Liesl “Bozz” (Fandrich) ’03 live in Portland,

Ore. Brian is the development associate

for Portland Adventist Community

Services, and Liesl is the marketing and

public relations coordinator at Portland

Adventist Academy. In their spare time

they like to hike, snowshoe, attend

concerts, and make music with friends.

The couple is expecting their first baby in

December. Their favorite WWU memories

are all-nighters in the bottom of the old

administration building while editing

videos for numerous Mr. Hannum classes,

and many long conversations in the top

of the old administration building at

KGTS where they first met, worked, and

eventually fell in love.

Alumnotes


Organ amazes studentI much appreciated the article “Pulling Out the Stops” in Westwind (Summer 2010). I visited the campus in the fall of 1962 and heard the electronic organ that was used temporarily. What an amazing change when I returned the next fall as a student and experienced the new pipe organ for the first time.

Nancy Cross ’66College Place

First organ major recalls her college daysI was interested in the Westwind article (Summer 2010) about the organ at the Walla Walla University Church. I was the first organ major to graduate from WWU (then WWC) in 1948. I started out majoring in piano or music education, but I begged for an organ major. Organist, professor of music, and department chair (1945-1959) Stanley Walker was reluc-tant to grant my wish because he

had not yet completed his Ph.D. However, he and a committee told me that if I could prepare both junior and senior recitals, I could have the major. I did, and the rest is history.

I later got a master’s degree in organ performance and, for 20 years, I was the organist for The Old Presbyterian Meeting House in Old Town Alexandria, Va. Although I am now 83, I still play professionally in Thousand Oaks and Ventura County, Calif.

Joan Sandmeyer ‘48Newbury Park, Calif.

Little-known ‘first’ performance The pipe organ was first played in public during a performance of Handel’s Messiah in December of 1962.

The new Casavant was being installed. We were also hav-ing rehearsals with full orches-tra, choir, and the electronic organ. Dr. West, Dr. Spring, and

Casavant had the idea of using the new organ during part of the Messiah. I spent many hours on the keyboard holding down just those keys that would be necessary to play the Hallelujah chorus as each pipe was tuned. Only three people on campus that knew the organ had been prepared: Dr. West, Dr. Spring, and me.

During the performance of Handel’s Messiah, Dr. West played from the electronic organ that had been used until the Casavant was ready. Then Dr. Spring paused with his hands in the air, ready to give the first downbeat for the Hallelujah chorus. The choir, the orchestra, and the audience was anticipat-ing that great number. I was playing bassoon in the orchestra and could not wait. I had a great view of what happened next.

All of a sudden Dr. West got up from the electric organ, and it looked like he was heading off stage. Then he slid in behind

the Casavant and hit the switch that lights up the keyboard and pedals. Hearing that instrument for the first time was an experi-ence I’ll never forget. People in the audience were amazed, astonished, and blessed in a way that I do not think could be repeated.

Richard L. Harter ’76Auburn, Wash.

As mentioned in “Pulling Out the Stops” in Westwind (Summer 2010), the initial concert featuring the Casavant organ took place on April 26, 1963. However, this Christmas season performance of the Hallelujah chorus appears to have been the first time the organ was heard in public.

The article also included information about the church renovation project, indicating that the project began 2000. However, according to Henning Guldhammer, Walla Walla University Church associate pastor, planning began in 1996, work began in 1997, and the majority of the work was completed by 2001.

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Bain— Fern (Baird) ’72 was born Aug. 1,

1913, in Staples, Minn., and died Jan. 30,

2009, in Auburn, Wash. Surviving: son

Loren att., of Enumclaw, Wash.; daughter

Marjory Neth ’75 of Vancouver, Wash.;

brother Madelda of Milton-Freewater, Ore.;

and sisters Doris Springer of Pendleton,

Ore., and Phyllis Nelson of Bay City, Wis.

Bowser—Sondra (Hoxie) ’68 was born

Feb. 9, 1944, in Elm Hall, Mich., and died

May 8, 2009, in Burleson, Texas. Surviving:

husband Michael of Burleson; brother

Vernon; and sisters Coral and Norma.

Gates—Lee Orville III ’63 was born June

7, 1940, in Denver, Colo., and died March

20, 2008, in Albuquerque, N.M. Surviving:

son Warren ’92 of Seattle, Wash.; daughter

Heather Wilson of Santa Rosa, Calif.; father

Lee Gates Jr. of Grand Junction, Colo.;

brother Garry ’64 of Placerville, Calif.; and

sister Sandra Drobny of Grand Junction.

Hellie —Fern (Hibbard) att. was born

Aug. 21, 1929, in Missourie, India, and died

March 22, 2009, in Salem, Ore. Surviving:

husband William ’52; son William Jr.; and

daughter Karyn Pfau, all of Salem.

Kitto—Devota (Debusk) ’39 was born

Dec. 13, 1909, in Orient, Iowa, and died

March 14, 2008, in Sonora, Calif. Surviving:

daughter Darolene (Balswer) Grabow att. of Sonora.

Meador—Herbert ’52 was born Feb. 26,

1919, in Norwood, Idaho, and died Oct.

12, 2009, in Port Orchard, Wash. Surviving:

wife Ada ’50 of Long Beach, Wash., sons

Perry ’76 and Steve; and daughters Joey Douglas ’75 and Maxine Shumate ’78.

Purdey—Dorothy (Kuester) ’45 and ’48 was born Oct. 4, 1922, in Denton,

Mont., and died April 17, 2009, in Lodi,

Calif. Surviving: husband Duane of Lodi;

sons Donald ’78 of Bay Point, Calif., and

Vernon ’79 of Chandler, Ariz.; daughter

Louise Holder of Calimesa, Calif.; brother

Evert ’48 of Calimesa; and sisters Irene Phelps att. of Pismo Beach, Calif., and

Leona Bennett ’46 of Lodi.

Siemsen—Franz ’46 was born Oct. 4,

1923, in Roundup, Mont., and died June

9, 2009, in Sandpoint, Idaho. Surviving:

wife Doris of Sandpoint; sons David att. of

Newport, Wash., and Donald of Tillamook,

Ore.; daughters Debbie Letniak ’75

of Veteran, Alberta, Canada, and Patti Schultz att. of Post Falls, Idaho; and sister

Irmgard Hooper ’44 of Walla Walla.

Todorovich—Daniel ’68 was born Aug.

21, 1940, in Walla Walla, Wash., and died Dec.

26, 2008, in University Place, Wash. Surviving:

sisters Kitty Todorovich-Eppard of Belen,

N.M., and Jaynie Jones of Tacoma, Wash.

Underhill—Raymond ’42 was born Jan.

8, 1919, in Seattle, Wash., and died Jan.

10, 2009, in Loma Linda, Calif. Surviving:

wife Marilyn of Loma Linda; son Gary att., of Enterprise, Ore.; and daughter Carole Schwartz ’73 of Bakersfield, Calif.

With a lifelong love for music and books, Janet J.

Miller spent her life devoted to both. In 1940, Janet graduated from Walla Walla University with a major in music. Later, she com-pleted master’s degrees in music and library science.

Janet began her teaching career at Mt. Ellis Academy in Montana and Lynwood Academy in California, which led to an invitation to teach piano at her alma mater. For seven years, from 1947 to 1954, she taught not

only piano lessons, but music education, history of the arts, and music history and literature.

Janet was one of four piano teachers in the Department of Music at that time, and quickly earned the respect and admira-tion of faculty and students for her qualities as a person and for her thoroughness and knowledge as a teacher.

In 1954, Janet returned to her childhood home of Spokane, Wash., where she worked for 25 years as the department head of the city’s public library. Following her retirement in 1979, Janet trav-eled to the Philippines where she became director of the Graduate School Seminary Library of Philippine Union College and Far Eastern Theological Seminary.

Janet was born Jan. 10, 1916, and died July 18, 2010. She will be remembered for her beauti-ful touch on the keyboard, her extensive knowledge of books and music, and her warm hospitality and culinary skills.

Devoted Musician and Librarian

Dale Gordon Johnson was a hard worker who earned

a reputation for going the extra mile in everything he did. Born in Tacoma, Wash., on Aug. 1, 1952, he was the youngest of three boys.

After graduating from Walla Walla University in 1975 with a degree in industrial education, Dale and his wife, Debbie, moved to Burlington, Wash., where he

taught at North Puget Adventist Junior Academy for three years. In 1979, the family moved to the Walla Walla Valley. Dale worked for Grab On Products for 16 years before starting at Key Technology in research and development. After 15 years with Key, he received the company’s Excellence in Service award in June 2010.

Dale could take apart anything and put it back together, often making it work better than before. He enjoyed playing his guitar for youth Sabbath schools, and loved to participate in adventures with his children and their friends. Remembered for his creativity, Dale was an avid storyteller, a good friend, and an eternal optimist.

Dale passed away June 24, 2010, and is survived by his wife Debbie; daughters Deanna and Darci (Seibold) att.; and son Devin.

Dedicated to Service

In Memory


Annual Report

OUR VISION

Walla Walla University is a community of faith and discovery committed to

– Excellence in thought

– Generosity in service

– Beauty in expression

– Faith in God

2009-10

Revenues $57.3 million

Auxiliary Enterprises $7.4 million

Sales $3.7 million

Tuition and Fees $38.9 million

Gifts and Grants $3.4 million

Church Subsidies $3.9 million

Sources of Student Aid $36.6 millionThe university operating budget provided $10.2 million in aid to students in 2009-10. Government aid programs, gifts from alumni and friends, and third-party loans make up the remainder of student aid funds.

Walla Walla University $10.2 million

Government $19.5 million

Gifts $5.1 million

3rd Party Lender $1.8 million

Expenses $51.9 millionThe largest annual expenditure is for the instruction of students (faculty salaries, equipment, and books).

Auxiliary Enterprises $5.9 million

Academic Support $2.6 million

Instructional $15.6 million

Public Service $1.4 million

Student Services $3.7 million Institutional Support $6.8 million

Operating and Maintenance $7.2 million

Scholarships $8.7 million

Gifts From All Sources $6.7 million

Religious Organizations $4.0 million

Foundations $530,349

Business/Corporations $334,869

Alumni $1.2 million

Other Individuals $513,340

Fund Raising Consortia $74,381Other Organizations $93,163


2009-10 Revenues and Expenditures


Graduates Giving

Graduates PercentClass Agent Year of Record Donors Participation TotalAJ Patzer* 1923-1945, 1947 238 58 24% $140,166.71

Lowell Bock 1946 43 11 26% $10,670.00

Verona Schnibbe 1948 52 26 50% $7,097.50

Bill Loveless 1949 100 32 32% $12,152.50

Edna Maye Loveless 1950 134 58 43% $6,712.50

Ken Spady 1951 117 43 37% $4,737.50

Olen Nations 1952 89 37 42% $41,319.50

Ed Norton 1953 91 23 25% $42,457.50

Stew Shankel 1954 84 31 37% $4,377.50

Joe Riederer 1955 95 40 42% $3,260.00

Tom and Brooke Stafford 1956 89 29 33% $5,667.50

Victor Fitch 1957 112 38 34% $6,000.00

Pat Johnston 1958 132 59 45% $4,562.50

Ralph and Bobbie Jo Davis 1959 124 43 35% $3,960.00

Shirley Thomas 1960 156 84 54% $15,806.00

Glenn Aufderhar 1961 165 54 33% $4,647.50

Dale Beaulieu 1962 138 63 46% $11,200.00

Ed Scheresky 1963 163 52 32% $4,062.50

Bob Brody 1964 158 59 37% $6,326.75

Gerry Miller 1965 142 64 45% $30,767.24

Carlton Cross 1966 203 62 31% $9,656.67

Gary Fresk 1967 168 39 23% $4,095.90

Don Hall 1968 211 40 19% $9,258.75

Jim Robertson 1969 230 53 23% $4,265.00

No Class Agent 1970 243 39 16% $3,807.50

Bruce and Mary Lou Ham 1971 247 45 18% $11,360.00

Fred Biesenthal 1972 274 68 25% $17,005.50

Sheila Palmer 1973 301 54 18% $17,550.00

Rick Mace 1974 287 49 17% $6,215.00

Ted and Linda Carpenter 1975 306 50 16% $10,567.50

Diana Pierce 1976 291 60 21% $23,641.75

Ralph Perrin 1977 300 49 16% $5,755.00

Beverly Foster 1978 289 66 23% $19,936.00

Warren Kay 1979 290 42 14% $8,141.56

Jeff Kinne 1980 280 49 18% $8,720.36

Lisa Bissell Paulson 1981 305 48 16% $15,108.63

Helen Teske 1982 312 51 16% $25,096.97

Gabe Acosta 1983 318 50 16% $6,632.50

Bob McGhee 1984 278 37 13% $6,412.68

Dean Tupper 1985 247 39 16% $43,640.50

**

2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

Giving Through the Years

$6,727,048.79 $6,468,531.63

$10,267,448.48

$8,317,890.71

$6,621,336.94


Graduates Giving

Jerry Bauman 1986 289 54 19% $11,666.24

Kevin Krueger 1987 275 31 11% $2,715.00

Keith Perrin 1988 230 31 13% $9,082.50

Linda Abdel-Malek 1989 233 24 10% $5,258.00

Mike Devitt 1990 210 25 12% $2,777.03

Cecily Geschke 1991 260 25 10% $5,512.50

Stacy Peterson 1992 305 30 10% $2,067.50

Julie Sanders Keymer 1993 246 27 11% $3,281.35

Peter Fackenthall 1994 351 21 6% $21,340.00

Jim Kneller 1995 339 21 6% $1,972.50

Tom Hamel 1996 340 26 8% $24,778.85

Ken Aso 1997 361 43 12% $8,821.98

Jorge Barcelo 1998 351 11 3% $2,485.00

Les Zollbrecht 1999 373 14 4% $1,180.00

Greg McCulloch 2000 363 16 4% $1,765.00

Chris Drake 2001 350 17 5% $7,814.00

Mike Vercio 2002 377 16 4% $8,083.50

Chris Santana 2003 345 14 4% $1,227.50

Jessica Stone 2004 420 17 4% $1,395.92

Steve Sanders 2005 392 17 4% $1,409.50

Michelle Santana 2006 410 20 5% $3,942.50

Melinda Hebbel 2007 380 9 2% $1,502.84

Aaron Linfoot 2008 249 8 3% $767.50

Christina Soule 2009 370 12 3% $3,112.50

Totals 15,621 2,423 16% $756,778.18

* Now deceased

** Graduates of Record are living graduates for whom WWU has an address.

Graduates PercentClass Agent Year of Record Donors Participation Total**

LoAn BALAnCE

African Engineering and Computer Science Fund --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $96,673.03

Wade L. Barnes Memorial Fund -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $12,997.97

George W. Bowers Fund ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $10,972.45

Ruth E. Burgeson Memorial Fund ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $1,578.15

Roy F. and Maurine M. Carpenter Memorial Fund ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $28,615.89

Harold J. Chastain Memorial Fund ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $10,636.34

Class of 1924 Fund --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $15,161.08

Class of 1958 Fund ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $8,983.71

Class of 1961 Fund ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $5,886.42

Class of 1976 Fund ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $7,569.55

Engineering Fund --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $1,592.46

Ford Foundation Faculty Loan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $150,056.78

Andrew and Evelyn Fisher Fund --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $2,291,737.79

Elvin C. Gaines Fund ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $30,919.65

Clifford A. Graves Memorial Fund ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $3,004.47

Bertha S. Gray Fund --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $5,789.25

William Gettner Fund ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $2,301.07

Idaho Conference Laymen Worthy Student Fund ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $169,322.41

International Students Fund ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $12,853.45

Jacob G. Mehling Fund -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $70,016.55

Nursing Fund ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $14,255.09

Nursing Student Fund ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $1,337,529.39

Orpha Osborne Worthy Student Fund ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $26,930.79

Perkins Nursing Student Fund -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $3,770,618.55

John Potts Fund ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $18,153.79

Dr. Eng C. Saw Chinese/Asian Fund -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $19,201.56

Bertha Schneider Fund ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $3,452.34

Sloop Family Fund ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $51,689.76

Hyretha Smith Memorial Fund -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $3,842.44

Starr-Larrabee Memorial Fund --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $4,257.77

John E. Weaver Memorial Elementary Fund -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $16,361.13

Carrie Welch Memorial Fund ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $94,360.15

Eugene Winter Family Fund ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $58,530.84

Robert G. Wirth Fund ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $864,669.95

Women In Ministry Fund --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $25,715.54

Women’s Student Fund ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $35,746.93

Worthy Student Fund -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $223,408.24

WWU Fund ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $1,546,663.70

Total ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $11,052,056.43


Loan Funds


ENDOWMENT Balance New Gifts ENDOWMENT Balance New Gifts

Endowments

Administration Building Maintenance 1,254,322 59,142

ASWWU Student Aid Endowment 40,621 -

James and Ruth Bebee Computer Science Scholarship 63,652 19,000

James and Ruth Bebee Nursing Scholarship 130,113 10,000

Beverly Math Faculty Improvement 65,577 500

Shannon Marie Bigger Memorial Christian Service Volunteer Scholarship 34,962 1,375

Shari Booth Memorial Scholarship 507 -

Lester and Geraldine Border Christian Service Scholarship 150,788 -

Alice I. Bowden Memorial Theology Scholarship 66,079 -

George W. Bowers Excellence in Chemistry Scholarship 6,279 -

Boyson Family Communication Scholarship 14,276 -

John F. Bregar Memorial Scholarship 26,024 1,000

Junior Senior Business Scholarship 10,748 -

School of Business 25,512 -

Clair and Myrtle Calkins Library Book 130,925 -

D. Ordell and Margaret A. Calkins Fund 125,554 -

Merle Clairon Calkins Fund 29,528 -

Lewis Canaday Memorial Technology Scholarship 31,112 -

Dr. James R. Chambers Memorial Scholarship 9,456 -

Janice P. Chance Memorial Nursing Scholarship 12,623 -

Dr. Muriel Chapman Nursing Scholarship 117,357 -

Advancement of Chemical Research at Walla Walla University 1,902 20

Percy W. Christian Excellence in History Scholarship 18,529 -

A.J. and Gladys E. Christiansen Memorial Scholarship 41,027 -

Class of 1954 Scholarship 35,310 2,020

Class of 1955 Scholarship 7,049 -

Class of 1957 Scholarship 16,445 725

Class of 1960 Student Missions Scholarship 10,280 10,272

Class of 1959 Student Missions Scholarship 8,083 2,975




Class of 1983 Scholarship 15,544 20


Class of 1989 Edwin Zaugg Memorial Scholarship 14,979 140




Class of 2009 Student Missionary Scholarship 10,235 (527)

Verlin L. and Thelma (Kumalae) Cochran Memorial Scholarship 18,226 600

Communication Development Course 31,657 -

Computer Science Magazine 887 -

L.P. “Jim” Corbett English Scholarship 67,338 -

L.P. “Jim” Corbett History Scholarship 40,960 -

L.P. “Jim” and Jane B. Corbett Student Aid Scholarship 76,871 -

Lee Crain Memorial Music Scholarship 1,299 -

Edward F. Cross Engineering Scholarship 129,151 -

Vera Davis-Michel Memorial English Scholarship 9,582 -

Edward F. and Clara M. Degering Memorial Educational Scholarship 109,640 -

Claude and Annie Deming Memorial Scholarship 25,261 -

Loren Dickinson Communications Scholarship 47,664 113

Dietrich/Wilkinson Aviation Scholarship 285 -

Frances Dixon Special Education 8,256 -

Dr. Ralph A. Drake Memorial Scholarship 165,498 -

Lars and Anna Dybdahl Scholarship 23,948 -

Josephine Cunnington Edwards Memorial Scholarship 15,569 140

H. Russell and Genevieve Emmerson Memorial Scholarship 10,069 -

Engineering Chair 291,589 -

Mary Garner Esary Memorial Scholarship 21,345 -

Faculty/Staff Scholarship 89,664 4,206

Dena W. and R.B. Farnsworth Nursing Scholarship 83,782 -

Ray and Alice Fowler Scholarship 5,101 -

Norma S. Gardner Memorial English Scholarship 61,001 -

Wilford and Emma Goffar Scholarship 22,682 -

Graduate Dean’s Award 3,224 -

Albert E. and Reta J. Graham Memorial Scholarship 173,538 -

John J. Hafner Music Scholarship 12,951 40

Lovyl and Mary Hagle Memorial Worthy Student Scholarship 160,616 -

Richard and Dena Hammill Memorial Scholarship 17,385 -

Thomas Hampson Humanities Merit Scholarship 79,581 -

Clyde and Mary Harris Challenge Grant 32,827 -

Pauline Hart Memorial Social Work Scholarship 35,374 -

Richard and Georgiana Hayden Christian Service Scholarship 90,147 -

Wilma E. Hepker Scholarship 1,780 -

Paul and Frances Heubach Memorial Theology Scholarship 33,656 -

Jess Holm Memorial Scholarship 11,832 -

Juanita Wagner Holm Memorial Nursing Scholarship 14,171 -

Helen and Archie Howatson Nursing Scholarship 105,096 -


ENDOWMENT Balance New Gifts ENDOWMENT Balance New Gifts

Endowments

Oland F. Hubbs Memorial Theology Scholarship 21,674 -

Vera Johnson Hubbs Memorial Business Scholarship 17,745 -

Dr. and Mrs. Harold Huber Scholarship 84,672 -

Wynelle J. Huff Nursing Scholarship 95,571 10,000

Jess M. Hutson, M.D., Memorial Scholarship 28,176 -

IBCC 25,694 -

Jensen Memorial Math Scholarship 25,043 -

Murray L. and Ilene Johnstone Scholarship 128,587 -

Carl and Lucile Jones Nursing Scholarship 18,320 800

Peggy Henderson Kaye Nursing Scholarship 8,945 -

Helen Wineberg Kendall Women in Business Scholarship 52,113 -

KGTS 15,185 -

Betty Klein Engineering Scholarship 385 400

A.H. and Mary Koorenny Memorial Scholarship 108,343 -

Robert H. and Thorna Koorenny Scholarship 37,832 -

Kretschmar Hall Maintenance 1,463,396 -

Laura G. Larson Memorial Nursing Scholarship 313,941 -

H. Lloyd Leno Memorial Music Scholarship 14,411 -

Lewiston/Clarkston Scholarship 51,805 -

Harold Lickey Music Scholarship 2,088 -

Jennie M. Livingston Memorial Library Fund 87,279 -

Dr. C. Stanley Lloyd Jr. Scholarship 99,503 -

Kelly Logan Social Work Scholarship 16,409 10,199

Romulo and Mercedes Lozano Scholarship 11,213 -

Mary E. Marker Memorial Theology Scholarship 64,870 -

Roy and Lois (Dorland) Martin English Scholarship 23,460 -

Mathematics Scholarship 31,827 100

Sukhdev Mathaudhu Engineering Scholarship 12,565 -

Warren Matheson Memorial Christian Service Scholarship 15,486 -

Matiko Theology Award 8,872 -

Harden M. McConnell and Alvin L. Kwiram Award 18,481 -

Eldena McDow Scholarship 6,529 -

Messenger/Loewen Scholarship 9,471 -

Jack Evan Miles Memorial Scholarship 15,831 -

MariAnne Jensen Moore Memorial Nursing Scholarship 293 310

Joseph and Beth Murray Memorial Scholarship for Resident Assistants 46,861 10

Music Scholarship 26,598 -

Llewellyn and Vivian Nixon Scholarship 39,133 -

Nursing Scholarship 26,850 -

Daniel A. Ochs Memorial Theology Scholarship 6,992 -

Dr. and Mrs. Howard Osborne Scholarship 19,959 75

Blythe Owen Music Scholarship 28,999 -

Doreen Paulson-Evans Memorial Scholarship 18,262 200

Yvonne Pickett Memorial Scholarship 29,104 -

Piper-Johanson Scholarship 50,686 -

Helen L. Popoway Fund 107,774 20,000

Robert L. Reynolds Excellence in History Scholarship 16,932 -

Robert M. Reynolds Memorial Scholarship 16,784 -

Donald W. Rigby Biology Faculty Research 59,117 -

Donald W. Rigby Biology Award 103,488 1,025

Donnie Rigby Drama Award 8,712 710

Rigby Hall Maintenance 104,139 -

Lilah Schlotthauer Risinger Mathematics Scholarship 10,619 -

John D. Rogers, M.D., Memorial Scholarship 55,745 -

Rosario Marine Station Maintenance 357,734 -

Thomas C. Rowsell Memorial Scholarship 37,826 1,000

Gayle L. Saxby Memorial Scholarship 16,107 -

Schlotthauer Mathematics Scholarship 10,727 -

Eleanor B. Schofield Memorial Teachers Scholarship 764,507 -

Cecil W. Shankel Memorial Chemistry Scholarship 19,831 50

Shattuck/Zitterbart Memorial Nursing Scholarship 149,063 -

Donald and Virginia Sherwood Memorial Scholarship 101,284 -

Carolyn Stevens Shultz Scholarship 12,240 -

Dan Shultz Music Scholarship 11,367 -

Solomon Scholarship 107,326 -

Gene and Betty Soper Music Scholarship 43,655 -

Robert L. Spies Memorial Scholarship 9,014 -

Glenn Spring Music Scholarship 10,275 -

Joseph L. Stubblefield Memorial Scholarship 230,360 -

Janis Suelzle Memorial Fund 91,357 -

T5 Foundation Business Excellence Fund 123,901 -

Theology Library Book Fund 14,437 -

George and Lola Thompson Memorial Scholarship 40,662 -

E.E. and Jane Breese-Trefz Christian Service Scholarship 131,692 -

Clarence O. Trubey Memorial Music Scholarship 10,241 -

Undergraduate Advanced Study 5,045 -

Marilyn K (Dammrose) Van Stee Memorial Nursing Scholarship 192 200

Verde Fund for Graduate Marine Research 2,914 -

Eva Stratton Vliet and Jess Vliet Scholarship 25,091 1,000

Stanley E. Walker Music Scholarship 12,251 -

Francys C. Welch Scholarship 294,426 -

Melvin K. West Music Scholarship 5,767 -

Lois Whitchurch Nursing Scholarship 8,471 -

Monte Wilkins Memorial Scholarship 42,817 -

John and Inez Willey Family Memorial Scholarship 12,568 -

WWU Student Aid 2,581,619 2,232

Randy Yaw Pi Contest Scholarship 3,410 -

Young Memorial Lecture in Biology 49,647 -

Norma R. Youngberg Scholarship 17,694 -

Totals 13,977,937 195,992


Class of 2009 Student Missionary Endowed ScholarshipWhen the class of 2009 sat down to determine what its graduation gift would be, the class decided to look for an area on campus which was least supported by previous classes. They also felt they would like to give a gift that would renew itself yearly to provide benefit to more than just one student or passerby. With that in mind, the class decided on an endowed scholarship. Student Missions has played a large part in the lives of many of the class, and they felt the need to give back. Prospective student missionaries are required to raise a specific amount of money in order to leave on their trip. For some, this is easier than others and the amount of money varies by location. Some postings, including those orphanages run by International Children’s Care, require missionaries to provide their own food and stipend as well as the funds needed for their plane ticket. It is these students the class most desires to benefit from this scholarship. They pray that this money will provide the chance to serve for worthy students who may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in a missionary experience.

Class of 1960 Student Missions Endowed ScholarshipThe members of the Class of 1960 have established this endowment to assist with the educational expenses of those students who have returned to the university after spending time as student missionaries. These students often have not only contributed their time in service for others, but have done this at considerable financial sacrifice. This fund will help benefit these students as they pursue their education after returning from their mission assignments.

Dr. Muriel Chapman Endowed Nursing ScholarshipWhen asked what she remembers about her time at Walla Walla University, she responded that WWU was “my sanctuary of refuge during a troublous time.”

Muriel Elizabeth Chapman was born Nov. 24, 1915, moving from Seattle, Wash., to San Diego, Calif., when she was 5-years-old. Muriel began a lifelong dedication to health care when she graduated as a nurse from San Diego County General Hospital in 1937. Her work included managing and working in a doctor’s office where she assisted with home deliveries. Later she made home visits to patients in the Appalachian Mountains, at times parking her car and walking up the “hallow” to see her patients.

In 1947, Muriel graduated from Walla Walla University with a double major in nursing and biology. Later, she completed

a master’s in nursing at Emory University and earned her doctorate in education from Columbia University in 1969. In 1976, Muriel became the assistant chairman of the nursing department of Andrews University. While on leave a few years later, she worked with the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in Silver Spring, Md., to organize the Nursing Archives. During that time, she gathered materials that led to the writing and publication of her book “Mission of Love: A Century of Seventh-day Adventist Nursing” in 2000.

Muriel retired in 1985 after a full career and then began her life as a missionary. For three years she lived in a leaf and bamboo house on the Thai-Burma border where she taught a program for the village health workers. She later moved to Berrien Springs, Mich., to enjoy her retirement.

The Dr. Muriel Chapman Endowed Nursing Scholarship provides scholarships for nursing students (sophomore or above) based on financial need and academic merit.

New Scholarships

Benefactors SocietyMembers of the Benefactors Society have included Walla Walla University in their estate plans.

Alice Ames

Kirk and Melody Ayers

Don and Alyce Bais

Beverly Beem

Darold and Barbara Bigger

Tim and Lois Blackwelder

Maxine E. Blome

Robert and Georgene Bond

Burton Briggs

Merrilyn Brown

Grace Cafferky

D. Ordell and Margaret Calkins

Merle Calkins

Lois Carscallen

Sue Cason

Douglas and Carmen Clark

Margaret Cook

Carlton and Nancy Cross

Walden and Ellen Davis

Donald and Orletta Dealy

Elaine DeVries

Joyce Dutro

Jon and Kathryn Dybdahl

Paul and Kristyn Dybdahl

Wilder Eby

James and Vicky Edwards

James Eiseman

D. Joyce Engel

Dorsett Feyen

Allan and Donna Fisher

James and Christine Forsyth

Brant Foster

Marcene Garriott

Henry and Mayme* Gerber

Oscar Gerst

Vera Dean Gregg

Don Hall

James and Ruth Hall

Beatrice Ham

Bruce and Mary Lou Ham

Howard and Elizabeth Hanafin

Edward Harding*

Lewis and Ruth Hart

Eugenia Hixson

Stanley and Mary Hixson

Lloyd* and Lorena Hoffman

Helen Holiak

Archie Howatson

Wynelle Huff

Eunice Johnson

Ed and Marilyn Karlow

Dr Robert and Peggy Kaye

Mary Kincaid

Charles and Irene* Kirkpatrick

Clarence and Helen Klopfenstein

Melvin and Joyce Lang

Louise Lawson*

William and Winona Lee

Nancy Ann Linder

Walter and Luella Litchfield

Sandra Love

Dan and Betsy Matthews

Lyman* and Victoria* Miller

Eldon and Opal Mills

William and Marjorie Moreno

James and Alice Nash

Olen and Mary Nations

Dan and Mary Necker

Ted and Nancy Nedderman

Jim and Nancy Nestler

Joan Ogden

Calvin and Alyse Olson

Howard and Monta Osborne

Effie Pampaian

Jim and Della Park

Beulah Payne

Tom and Barbara Pelett

Fyrnn Pendry

James and Jennifer Pinder

Lloyd and Fern Piper

Hoe T. and Mary Poh

Betty Pritel

Robert and Barbara Richards

Lois Norton Ritchie-Ritter

Geneva Smith Roberts

Alberta Roth

Glenna Ryder

James Sadoyama and Thais

Thrasher*

MayBelle Sargeant*

Doyle and Lorelei Saxby

Marcella Schwisow

Jaclin Smith

Lloyd* and Edith* Smith

Louis Smith

Sam and Carol Smith

Ralph and Franice Stirling

Everett and Shirley Tetz

May Tetz

Roger Thiesen*

Griffith and Shirley Thomas

Alden and Wanda Thompson

Ella Thornton

Gordon Travis

Phil and Reid Wasser

Ray and Pat Watson

Ray and Rosemary Watts

Dorothy Weisz

Melvin and Betty West

Sylvia Wilson

Virginia H. Wilson

Tim and Cheri Windemuth

Gerald and Vicki Winkle

Wade and Rosalee Wolfe

Yew-Chong and Lilly Wong

* Now deceased

Giving Through Independent Colleges of Washington (ICW)

The following corporations, foundations, and individuals support higher education by contributing to ICW (a consortium of private colleges). The money from these donors directly benefits Walla Walla University. If you would like a complete list of ICW donors, please contact the Office of University Advancement at (509) 527-2002.

Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air

The Anderson Foundation

Banner Bank

Chadd and Elizabeth Bennett

The Boeing Company

Brooks Manufacturing Company

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Foundation

Cascade Natural Gas Corporation

Anne Cassidy and Bob Fuller

CH2M Hill

Columbia Bank

Costco Wholesale

Michael and Patty Daniels

Expeditors International of

Washington, Inc.

The O.D. Fisher Charitable

Foundation

Fluke Corporation

Foss Maritime Company

Kenneth J and Beryl N

Goodchild

Green Diamond Resource

Company

Groninger and Co. Inc.

Howard S. Wright Constructors

ICW Board of Directors

Scholarship

ICW/Boyer Scholarship

William W. Kilworth Foundation

Isabelle S. Lamb

Miller Nash LLP

The Norcliffe Foundation

Nordstrom

Norman Archibald Charitable

Foundation

PACCAR Inc

PEMCO Foundation, Inc

The Rabel Family Advised Fund/

The Seattle Foundation

Red Lion Hotels Corporation

School Employees Credit Union

of Washington

Sheraton Seattle Hotel

Sterling Savings Bank

Cleven J. and Connie B. Ticeson

Titus Will Families Foundation

The UPS Foundation

Town & Country Markets, Inc

US Bank

Washington State Auto Dealers

Association

Wright Runstad & Company

The Wollenberg Foundation


Benefactors Society and Independent Colleges of Washington

2009-10 Volunteers

Alumni Association Officers Robert Wood, Chair

Jerry Hiner, President

Brad Davis, Vice President

Sherrice Croft, Secretary

Richard Hellie, Treasurer

Board MembersNicole Batten

Toni Busby

Dennis N. Carlson

Don Dawes

Jim Hall

Lorraine Jacobs

Mike Kearbey

Beulah Stevensr

Executive CommitteeNicole Batten

Dennis N. Carlson

Sherrice Croft

Brad Davis

Richard Hellie

Jerry Hiner

Robert Wood

Alumni Endowment Investment Committee Nicole Batten

Corina Car

Janine Childs

Richard Hellie

Jerry Hiner

Duane Meidinger

Loren Peterson

Allan Roth

Randy Unterseher

Alumni Event HostsBrian Anderson

Jerry and Beverly Bass

Stephen Batten

Michael Bork

Amanda Fleck

Gary and Udell Fresk

Richard and Carmen Graham

Randy and Cindy Haffner

Pat and Dorothy Larson

John and Susan Sackett

Chris and Mackenzie Santana

Adriana Scuka

Pam Smith

Mark Tessier

Ryan and Erin Wilson

Bob and Betty Wood

Committee of 500Donald and Alyce Bais

Jack Bergman

Ted Bogsrud

Robert Bond

Allen and LaJean Botimer

Gary and Jacqueline Botimer

Wilton Bunch

Gracie Cafferky-Will

Dennis N. Carlson

Clarence Carnahan

Ann Christensen

Bernard and Margaret Cook

Dennis and Brigitte Davis

Don and Orletta Dealy

Harold and Nelma Drake

Jon Dybdahl

Bonny Eichner

David Eichner

Marolyn Eiseman-Wagner

Richard Elloway

Victor Fitch

Gary and Udell Fresk

Howard and Judy Gimbel

Marvin Gottschall

Richard and Carmen Graham

Anne Greenway

J. Paul Grove

Paul Gruzensky

Richard Guthrie

Walter Hadley

Harold Halverson

Leonard Harms

Bryan and Susan Harris

Dorothy Hart

Lewis and Ruth Hart

Merlin Hart

Richard Henderson

Harold Huber

Kenneth James

Claran Jesse

Roy Jutzy

Diane Katsma

Don Kellogg

Sam Ketting

Charles Kirkpatrick

James and Mabel Klein

Ed and Grace Larson

Rick Leach

Sam and Donna LeFore

Jay Magnuson

Ulric Mark

William McGhee

James and Carolyn McHan

John McVay

Kent Meckling

Walt and Bonnie Meske

Lillian Miller

C. Barton Moore

Olen and Mary Nations

Ted and Nancy Nedderman

Wallace Nishikawa

Michael Noyes

Bill Oakes

Karl Ordelheide

Sheila Palmer

Dorothy Patchett-Eby

Mary Paulson-Lauda

Beulah Payne

Michael Pestes

Grant Peters

Carmella Phillips

Doug Pratt

Avonelle Remboldt

Arnold Renschler

Patricia Reynolds

William and Anieta* Rippey

Steven Rose

James Sadoyama and Thais

Thrasher*

Elmar Sakala

Doyle and Lorelei Saxby

Louis Smith

Robert Smith

Darryl Tan

Woodrow and Neliemae Taylor

Griffith and Shirley Thomas

Phillip and Julie Thompson

Bruce and Nicolie Thorn

Kelly Turner

Dennis Vories

Gerald Wade

Dorothy Weisz

Wendell White

Brian Will

Gerald and Betty Winslow

Helen Zolber

WWU VolunteersJean Bakland

Don and Lois Barrett

Valerie Bass

Vonnie Bechtel

Deirdre Benwell

Jack and Evelyn Bergman

Garnet Bigger

Rella Brandenburg

Marjorie Bregar

Carl Brenneise

Cheryl Cain

Jim Cain

Dorothy Canwell

Casey and Barb Casebolt

Rick and Betsy Claridge

Sandra Clark

Bernard and Margaret Cook

Ann Cornell

Loretta Cotter

Marion Dressler

Bonnie Eichner

Jean Fletcher

Carolyn Gaskell

Larry and Jacqueline Goodhew

Stan Hazen

Frances Henderson

Ilo Hutton

Bernie and Carolyn Janke

Echo Johnston

Ruth Joice

Linda Koenig

Richard and Twyla Kruger

Irma Lee

Viola Lenz

Curtis and Audrey Lindsay

Don Loomer

Walt Meske

Rumi Motzev

Peter Pascone

Lois Pegel

Milford and Carol Perrin

Don and Shirley Peterson

Carmella Phillips

Nina Prohaska

Pat Reynolds

Carrie Rose

LaVerne Rudolf

Lester and Vera Ruud

Bob Sarve

Shirley Sarve

Aileen Saunders

Lorelei Saxby

Shirley Schmale

Ruth Simons

Doris Smith

Mary Smith

Lois Soper

Jeannie Stanford

Dee Stowell

Vivian Swanson

Wilbur and Lola Sylvester

Karl and Becky Thompson

Family

Mike Tohivsky

Gina Tsujimura

Janis Tsujimura

Nancy Vaughn

Barbara Vories

Ray and Rosemary Watts

Tim and Cheri Windemuth

Ron and Joyce Woods

Many more volunteers than those listed on this page give their time to Walla Walla University. Although we do have their names in our records, we extend our appreciation to these individuals as well.

* Now deceased


2009-10 Board of Trustees and University Administration

Board of Trustees

ChAiR

Max Torkelsen II

ViCE ChAiR

Russell Gilbert

SECRETARy

John K. McVay

MEMBERS

Tom Allen

DeLona Bell

Alex Betancourt

Gary Botimer

Ken Crawford

Larry Dodds

Mumtaz Fargo

Bob Folkenberg, Jr.

John Freedman

George Gainer

Carmen Graham

Yoswa Gwalamubisi

Don Hall

Alan Hurlbert

Marshall Keymer

Gordan Lacey

Cameron Libby

John Loor, Jr.

Stephen McPherson

Bryce Pascoe

Barbara Prowant

Al Reimche

Mark Remboldt

Paul Rhynard

Sue Smith

Bruce Thorn

inViTEES

Darold Bigger

Darren Wilkins

Alphonso McCarthy

University Administration

PRESiDEnT

John K. McVay

ViCE PRESiDEnT foR ACADEMiC ADMiniSTRATion

Ginger Ketting-Weller

ViCE PRESiDEnT foR finAnCiAL ADMiniSTRATion

Steve Rose

ViCE PRESiDEnT foR STUDEnT LifE AnD MiSSion

Ken Rogers

ViCE PRESiDEnT foR UniVERSiTy ADVAnCEMEnT

Dennis N. Carlson

ViCE PRESiDEnT foR MARkETinG AnD EnRoLLMEnT SERViCES

Jodi Wagner

ASSiSTAnT To ThE PRESiDEnT foR DiVERSiTy

Pedrito U. Maynard-Reid

ASSoCiATE ViCE PRESiDEnT foR GRADUATE STUDiES

Joseph Galusha

ASSoCiATE ViCE PRESiDEnT foR ACADEMiC ADMiniSTRATion

Scott Ligman

ASSoCiATE ViCE PRESiDEnT foR finAnCiAL ADMiniSTRATion

Glenn Carter

CREDiTS

Executive Editor: Dennis N. Carlson

Managing Editors: Dede Anderson, Kelsie Proctor

This report lists information about gifts received from July 1,

2009, to June 30, 2010. A copy of Walla Walla University’s

financial statement may be requested by contacting:

University Advancement, Walla Walla University

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Calendar


Campus Events

D E C E M B E R

e, f, j, 1!, 1@ wwudrama Fall Show

“The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” For times and reservations, go to

drama.wallawalla.edu.

1) Department of Music Christmas Concert

University Church at 6 and 8 p.m. For more about music events, go to

music.wallawalla.edu.

J A N U A R Y

1)-1% ASWWU Week of Worship

2*, 2( NPUC Band Festival

F E B R U A R Y

e, f African-American University Days

For more information, go to wallawalla.edu/udays.

1)-1@ Friendship Tournament

Northwest academy students play in a basketball tournament.

1*, 1( Portland Mission Trip

M A R C H

d-f March University Days


2!-2% Haiti Heartreach

Students and sponsors will help in Haiti during Spring Break.

A P R I L

d-f April University Days


1) North Pacific Regional Robotics Challenge

Grade school students present LEGO models and projects.

1%, 1^ Weekend of Worship

Pastor Jon Talbert

1^ Service Day

2#, 2$, 2*, 3); May b wwudrama Spring Show

“My Fair Lady”

Alumni Events

F E B R U A R Y

2%Alumni Vespers, Desert Hot Springs, Calif.

2^Alumni Sabbath, Palm Springs, Calif.

2^Dessert Reception, Loma Linda, Calif.

M A R C H

c-jAlumni German Reformation Tour

To register or for more information, visit alumni.wallawalla.edu.

Check our online calendar (wallawalla.edu/calendar). Like us on Facebook. Sign up for the WWU Alumni Association e-newsletter (www.wallawalla.edu/enewssignup). Write us at 204 S. College Ave., College Place, WA 99324. Call us at 1-800-541-8900.

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Service Through Music

O ne of the best things that Adventist educa-tion has given me is a

desire to serve. From a middle school “intern” assignment help-ing out at a nursing home, to Milo Adventist Academy neigh-bor service days, my teachers regularly talked about how we should dedicate our lives to serv-ing others. They showed me that giving my time and talents to my community was not only fun but fulfilling. By the time I drove off to college at Walla Walla, I knew I needed to find a career that would help others.

Now, more than 10 years later, it’s hard to remember how stress-ful it was to choose a major. I had always been involved in music—playing the oboe in wind band, singing alto in choir, and practicing for my regular piano lessons. But I’d also done well in school and had interests in sci-ence and genetics. I agonized over which path to take. At the time it seemed to me that my Adventist community regarded careers in medicine as more useful than those in the arts. No one ever told me to avoid a career in music, but kids can interpret subtleties, and I assumed that if I really wanted to honor God, I’d use my smarts to map genetic code or find a miracle cure. Music was a hobby, not a career.

When I got to College Place, I signed up for Biology 101 as well as Music Theory. My plan was to earn a music degree and finish

my pre-med requirements and then study medicine in graduate school. As it turned out, I loved my music courses. In addition to piano lessons, choir, and music theory, Dr. Kraig Scott convinced me to try organ lessons. Almost immediately I fell in love with the instrument. At first, it was just the sound—the soft flutes, throaty reeds, and powerful principals—that mesmerized me.

It wasn’t until later, when I could play more than one note at a time, that I realized that the rep-ertoire for the organ was likely my favorite thing about the instru-ment. In addition to Bach, I dis-covered other early music, classic pieces from the 19th century, and innovative contemporary com-posers. Best of all, I rediscovered hymns. Dr. Scott invited, nay, encouraged, nay, forced (that’s it!) us to learn to play hymns.

At first I dragged my feet. How was it possible for music that looked so easy to be so difficult? In addition to playing all the right notes (and, trust me, you can’t hide the wrong ones), one has to apply graceful phrasing and confi-dently lead a congregation, while making them think that you are accompanying them. Even though Dr. Scott often gave me the “opportunity” to practice on the College Church congregation, it was hard to feel like I was getting anywhere. One summer I even gave myself the assignment to play every hymn in the hymnal. Slowly, I got a little better and with my

achievements came a deep affin-ity for hymns. And, every once in a while, I got the opportunity to be the substitute organist at an Episcopal or Lutheran church, where the service music included not just hymns by also a regular cycle of liturgical music. And so it was through hymns and liturgy, not flashy concert pieces, that I realized I might be able to serve God in my work.

As you might have guessed, I didn’t finish my pre-med require-ments. I wondered if I would regret my decision to focus on music, but decided that I should stick with what I loved, even if it didn’t seem to fit the plan I’d made as a freshman. I left Walla Walla to study for a master’s in organ performance at Yale University. While there, I took classes at Yale’s Institute of Sacred Music and studied church archi-tecture and the history of liturgy, and learned about Adventism’s place in the family of other Christian traditions in the world. I expanded my hymn repertoire to include Episcopal psalms, Lutheran chorales, and Roman Catholic chant.

Now I have returned to my hometown of Eugene, Ore., to pursue a doctoral degree in musi-cology. I also often play the organ at the Springfield Seventh-day Adventist Church, my childhood church, and I serve as an assis-tant organist at Central Lutheran Church in Eugene. Notice I just used the word “serve”? I have a

paid position at Central, but it rarely feels like work. Through organ music and through hymns I have found that for me, music is a real career, not just a hobby. Best of all, I can be a servant, to my Adventist family, when they need me, and to my Lutheran brothers and sisters every week on Sunday morning. I feel like I’m right where God wants me.

When I accompany a congre-gation on the last verse of “It Is Well With My Soul,” I know I am providing a remedy that a medical doctor never could. Let us show Adventist students in the arts and humanities, whether visual artists, musicians, poets, or historians, that their community supports them just as if they were studying medicine, engineering, or education. They need that support, not as reassurance, but because they will be leading lives of service too. n

Lindsey (Henriksen) Rodgers, a 2003 music graduate, completed a master’s in organ performance and literature at Yale University’s Institute of Sacred Music and is now working on her doctoral degree in musicology at University of Oregon in Eugene.

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College Avenue Crossings

A passion for travel and teaching is why Carl Cosaert, associate

professor of biblical studies at Walla Walla University, decided to lead Bible Land Study Tours for the second year. Last summer was a tour of Turkey and Greece. This summer was “The Steps of Paul” tour.

Two groups went out over the summer, one with about 40 WWU students and one with alumni, students, and interested others. During the tours, participants fol-lowed in the steps of the apostles John and Paul—across ancient Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) and the island of Patmos.

“I like to help people grow in their faith, and this is a great opportunity for that to happen,” says Cosaert.

For many, the tour makes the Bible come to life when they stand in the places they have read about. “It gives you the chance to see, hear, feel, smell, and experi-ence the lands where the apostles and prophets lived and where the Christian faith first caught fire and spread around the world,” says Cosaert.

“It’s better than any ser-mon, history book, or Bible class,” he says.

More tours, including one to Israel, are scheduled dur-ing the next two years. To learn more, visit wallawalla.edu/bibletour. n

westwind, fall 2010

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