Stetson Cupola 1990-18-4

Alumni News of Stetson University Summer 1990 Volume XVIII No. 4 Alumni Association welcomes 414 new graduates Four hundred and fourteen undergraduates have joined the Alumni Association after being graduated during the 107 th Spring Commencement. Fifty master's degrees and three honorary degrees also were awarded. Dr. Thaddeus Seymour, retiring president of Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla., Dr. William Dolbier, *61, a professor of chemistry at the University of Florida, and Mrs. Carolyn Weatherford Crumpler, who served in the national office of the Woman's Missionary Union from 1974 until 1989, received honorary degrees. Dr. David Nylen, professor of marketing, was named the 1990 recipient of the McEniry Award for Excellence in Teaching. The McEniry Award, the most prestigious given to a DeLand campus faculty member, recognizes "the highest attainment of scholarly and teaching excellence." Established in 1974, it honors the memory of Dr. William Hugh McEniry, former dean of the university. For the first time, the McEniry Award recipient was notified before the ceremony so he could be prepared to make the commencement address. Dr. Nylen was a member of the Stetson faculty from 1968 until 1972. He returned to Stetson in 1979 as dean of the School of Business Administration. He retired from his administrative post in 1984, to concentrate on teaching and research as professor of marketing and holder of the Eugene M. Lynn Cbair in business administration. He is the author of a widely used college textbook, Advertising: Planrung, Implementation and Control, now in the third edition. His newest book, issued this year by Prentice-Hall, is Marketing, Decision'Making Handbook. Dr. Billy Graham, who was recovering from April surgery, canceled plans to speak at Commencement. Alumni leadership make 1990^91 plans The Alumni Association Board of Directors (formerly known as the Alumni Council) met in June for the annual summer planning conference. Led by Bill Roberts, '66, president of the association, the group discussed the plans for the new career networking program and alumni district activities. The career networking program, Collegiate Alumni Network, would match alumni with young graduates moving into their area. Thus far, more than 50 alumni have volunteered to participate in this service. 'The program is in the developmental stage, but will become available to graduating seniors in January 1991. Eventually, the program will expand to help any alumnus who is considering a location or career move," said Gary Meadows, executive director of the alumni association. "We encourage all interested alumni to find out more about the Collegiate Alumni Network." The board also reviewed new executive committee positions and responsibilities, received an update on university activities, and discussed ideas for 1991 Homecoming and Reunion. Graduate Dana Welds and well-wishers take part in a graduation tradition—photographs. Stetson named to Templeton Honor Roll Stetson University has been selected for The John Templeton Foundation Honor Roll for Character Building Colleges, one of only 102 schools across the nation and the only university in Florida to be honored. Stetson, Notre Dame, Wake Forest, Duke and 98 other schools representing 32 states, were chosen "to formally identify and acknowledge those schools which make the development of strong moral character among students a priority," according to the foundation. All four-year, accredited colleges and universities are eligible for the Honor Roll. Stetson also was recognized by the Florida House of Representatives in April for contributions to higher education and academic excellence. Mark Your Calendar Greenfeather Parents Weekend Homecoming 1991 Reunion 1991 October 21-28 October 26-28 March 1, 2, & 3 April 26, 27, & 28 Reunion Weekend is celebrated by the Class of 1950. Betty Clamp Dorsey, Charlie Dorsey and John Pelham lead the way. See page 8 for wrapup.