MacMurray College News

ADC program announces Dean's List

5/17/2013 10:07:28 AM CST

The following students were named to the Dean’s List in MacMurray College’s Adult Degree Completion program for the term ending March 1, 2013. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must take at least 12 hours of course credit and have a 3.5 grade point average or better during the term.

The ADC program is for students with 60 hours of college credit completed and has two parts, a bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership and an RN to BSN (registered nurse to bachelor’s in science in nursing).

Olaniyi Ajenifuja, of Springfield, IL, a senior in Organizational Leadership.

Tyler Aring, of Murrayville, IL, a senior in Organizational Leadership.

Kendra Baumgartner, of Carrollton, IL, a junior in nursing.

Kelsey Bowman, of Springfield, IL, a senior in Organizational Leadership.

Amber Brannan, of Eldred, IL, a senior in Organizational Leadership.

Tamara Breckon, of Carrollton, IL, a junior in nursing.

Angela Casson, of Jacksonville, IL, a junior in nursing.

Barbara Chumley, of Jacksonville, IL, a junior in nursing.

Lisa Clark, of White Hall, IL, a junior in nursing.

Holly Cormier, of Palmyra, IL, a junior in nursing.

Haley Dereak, of Winchester, IL, a junior in nursing.

Shannon Fairfield, of Franklin, IL, a senior in Organizational Leadership.

Shawn Ford, of Winchester, IL, a junior in nursing.

Sammye Geer, of Franklin, IL, a senior in Organizational Leadership.

Jessica Hannant, of Griggsville, IL, a junior in nursing.

Tracy Hatfield, of Pearl, IL, a senior in Organizational Leadership.

Marcy Jones, of Jacksonville, IL, a junior in Organizational Leadership.

Janet Lewis, of Jacksonville, IL, who graduated in March cum laude in Organizational Leadership.

Maryjane Million, of Jacksonville, IL, a senior in Organizational Leadership.

Carol Payne, of Jacksonville, IL, a junior in Organizational Leadership.

Deanette Schwanke, of Jacksonville, IL, a junior in nursing.

Shelly Steinmetz, of Hettick, IL, a junior in nursing.

Melissa Thomas, of Jacksonville, IL, a senior in Organizational Leadership.

Debra Vaughn, of Jacksonville, IL, a senior in Organizational Leadership.

Beckie Weder, of Winchester, IL, a junior in nursing.

VP to referee scholary journal

5/13/2013 11:32:45 AM CST

James Maxwell, MacMurray’s recently hired vice president for academic and student affairs, has been appointed to serve as a referee for the Journal of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering.

Along with other referees for the Journal, Maxwell will be reviewing submitted papers for peer-reviewed publication. He will also function as a reader for informational, non-refereed articles. The audience for the Journal is faculty, students and professionals in both industry and academia, according to the Journal’s Web site. It is published online and is available through EBSCO Publishing,

Renamed in January 2012, the it was published 1984 through 2011 as the Journal of Industrial Technology. The Journal is published by the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering, based in Ann Arbor, MI (www.atme.org).

Dr. Maxwell was named last month to be the chief academic officer at MacMurray and is expected to take over his duties at MacMurray in June. Most recently he was the department head and professor of the Industrial Technology Department of the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls.

College to offer accelerated classes

5/10/2013 9:41:04 AM CST

MacMurray College will offer five classes during its accelerated, three-week May and June terms. The classes meet Tuesday through Friday at the times below. Several of the offerings are required of students at all colleges and universities, and credit for all courses can be transferred.

MAY TERM

The May term classes start Tuesday, May 14, with registration ending Thursday, May 16. All courses are three credit hours; the term ends Friday, May 31.

The classes held on campus this May are:

High Middle Ages and Englightenment, taught by R.J. Stewart, professor of philosophy and religion. Meets 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Diversity and the American Experience, taught by Jeannie Zeck, associate professor of English. Meets 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Introduction to Sport Management, taught by head football coach Chris Douglas. Meets 8 a.m. to noon.
Kinesiology, taught by Danielle Doerfler, assistant professor of physical education. Meets noon to 3 p.m.

The online offerings are:

College Writing (Rhetoric 101), taught by Allan Metcalf, professor of English.
College Writing and Research (Rhetoric 102), taught by Donna Metcalf, visiting instructor of English.

JUNE TERM

During the three-week June term runs June 4 to June 21 with registration closing June 6.

Coach Douglas will teach Sociology of North American Sports. Meets 8 a.m. to noon.

Tuition is $625 per credit hour. Financial aid may be available for current students. To register, contact the MacMurray College Office of Records and Registration, 217-479-7012, registrar@mac.edu.

College announces May 2013 graduates

5/7/2013 10:52:03 AM CST

Except where noted, the following students graduated from MacMurray College during the May, 4, 2013 Commencement ceremonies held on campus:

Rachel Elizabeth Allen, of Jacksonville, IL, in nursing.
Kelly J. Ambrose, of Jacksonville, IL, in social work.
Kelsey Nichole Anderson, of Worthington, IN, cum laude in physical education with minors in health and coaching.
Zackary S. Arnett, of Worden, IL, graduated in December 2012 cum laude in criminal justice with a minor in psychology.
Katrina Marie Banker, of Springfield, IL, in nursing.
Lauren Alexis Beauchamp, of Meredosia; IL, summa cum laude with honors in English and a minor in political studies.
Luke Daniel Bishop, of White Hall, IL, in criminal justice with a minor in psychology.
Amanda Marie Browning, of Jacksonville, in nursing.
Brandon Darrell Bryant, of Cahokia, IL, in criminal justice.
Lauren Ann Burger, of Palos Heights, IL, in nursing.
Meghan Ann Burger, of Palos Heights, IL, in liberal studies: psychology and deaf studies/American Sign Language.
Jordan M. Burton, of Auburn, IN, graduated in December 2012 in criminal justice with a minor in psychology.
Heath M. Choate, of Marissa, IL, with a double major in accounting and business administration.
Scott K. Cobern, of Chatham, IL, in nursing.
Quentin Barrett Coleman, of Vallejo, CA, in psychology with a minor in music.
Sara Beth Coultas, of White Hall, IL, graduated in December 2012 summa cum laude in physical education with a minior in health.
Kady Marie Darr, of Shipman, IL, graduated summa cum laude with honors in social work and a minor in psychology.
Joshua S. Davidson, of Cypress, CA, in history.
Stacey Lavette Davis, of Springfield, IL, in nursing.
Jared A. Farris, of Springfield, in nursing.
Sarah Elizabeth Ford, of White Hall, IL, in nursing.
Jason A. French, of Virginia, graduated in November 2012 in Organizational Leadership.
Kylie McKenzie Funk, of Roodhouse, IL, in English.
Charles JaMall Garmon, of Belleville, IL, in sport management.
Kristen L. Gulotta, Jacksonville, IL, in educational studies: elementary education.
Kayla Marie Haas, of Milford, IL, physical education with minors in health and coaching.
Joelle LaRae Hadra, of Springfield, IL, in nursing.
Shelly C. Hannant, of Jacksonville, IL, graduated in December 2012 in social work with a minor in psychology.
Carol Jean Haslerud, of White Hall, with a double major in accounting and business administration.
Samantha Howland, of Winchester, IL, cum laude and honors in nursing.
Kianna Maryssa Hogan, of St. Louis, in psychology with a minor in sport management.
Ann Marie Hungerford, of Jacksonville, IL, graduated in December 2012 with a double major in criminal justice and psychology.
Jessica Lynn Jamison, of Beardstown, IL, cum laude with a double major in business administration and accounting and a minor in management.
Catricia Sue-Ellen Kelley, of Arenzville, IL, in criminal justice with a minor in psychology.
Kevin Francis Kelley, of Chapin, IL, in biology with a minor in chemistry.
Amber Marie Kirschbaum, of Rockford, IL, in nursing with a minor in psychology.
Ashley Michelle Kochman, of Jacksonville, IL, cum laude with honors in nursing.
Jennifer Robin Kretzer, of Arenzville, IL, in nursing.
Janet Lea Lewis, of Jacksonville, graduated in March 2013 cum laude in organizational leadership.
Takarri Long, of Chicago, in sport management.
Kristina Long, of Riverton, IL, in nursing.
Parlee Ann Lovens, of Divernon, IL, in nursing.
Nathan Samuel Loy, of Bloomington, IL, cum laude in sport management.
Brandon Michael Malin, of White Hall, IL, graduated in December 2012 cum laude in criminal justice.
Rachelle Janus Malin, of Roodhouse, cum laude with a double major in biology and psychology.
Laura Kay Mallehan, of Holland, MI, in nursing.
Alicia Marie Louise Mayfield, of San Diego, CA, in sport management with minors in business administration and coaching.
Ashley Jane Maro, of Jacksonville, IL, magna cum laude with honors in nursing.
Sarah Lizabeth Rose Mayhew, of Jacksonville, graduated in December 2012 in criminal justice.
Lindsay Dane Miller, of Ashland, IL, in biology.
Adriana Moran, of Beardstown, IL, cum laude in business administration with a minor in accounting.
Carlee Nicole Moretti , of Fredericksburg, TX, cum laude in psychology and with an associate’s degree in criminal justice.
Catherine G. Noble, of Springfield, IL, in nursing.
Katylain Marie Northcutt, of White Hall, IL, in nursing.
Jennifer Lyn Ogden, of Springfield, IL, graduated in December 2012 in special education with a minor in English.
Erika Lynne Oliver, of Jacksonville, in psychology.
Jordan Phillips, of Belleville, IL, in business administration.
Shayne Diana Pollans, of Highland Park, IL, in psychology.
Nicole Renee Quarrels, of Springfield, IL; cum laude, double major in the Interpreter Preparation Program (American Sign Language) and in psychology.
Amy K. Radford, of Pana, IL, with a double major in criminal justice and psychology.
Daniel Clayton Routh, of Edelstein, IL, cum laude, in biology with a minor in psychology.
Maria D. Ruiz, of Jacksonville, IL, in liberal studies: business administration and deaf studies/American Sign Language.
Ashley Nichol Sanders, of Jacksonville, IL, with honors in social work.
Kasie Schlemm, of Alexander, IL, in nursing.
Katheryn Diane Schmedeke, of Morrisonville, IL, in social work.
Erin Rae Shanks, of Shelbyville, IL, graduated in December 2012 in special education.
Haley Ruth Sharrow, of Bluffs, IL, graduated in December 2012 in elementary education.
Brittanie E. Slate, of Jacksonville, IL, graduated in December 2012 in criminal justice.
Samantha Lynn Smith, of Loami, IL, cum laude in nursing.
Taylor Justine Soat, of Galena, IL, cum laude in deaf and hard of hearing teacher education.
Kristen Michelle Spears, of Beardstown, IL, in nursing with a minor in psychology.
Amber Eileen Sperry, of Springfield, IL, with a double major in nursing and psychology.
Brandon O’Neil Hall Spraggins, of Chicago, with a double major in criminal justice and psychology.
Lyndsie Suzanne Springer, of Jacksonville, in nursing.
Tyler Je’Vuane Stewart, of St. Louis, in accounting.
Lakin Evelyn Stock, of Jacksonville, with honors in nursing.
Alexis Hope Stocks, of Taylorville, IL, in psychology.
Demetrius Suggs, of Chicago, IL, graduated in December 2012 in criminal justice.
Kimberly Dawn Browning Thomas, of Jacksonville, in psychology.
Candria E. Thornton, of Pittsfield, IL, graduated in December 2012 in criminal Justice.
Karl M. Tooren, of Hoffman Estates, IL, graduated in December 2012 in secondary physical education with minors in health and coaching.
Amy LaVon Tribble, of Jacksonville, IL, in business administration with a minor in management.
Martez Turner, of Jacksonville, IL, in educational studies: deaf and hard of hearing teacher education.
Cynthia Rene Vant, of Jacksonville, IL, in nursing.
Chelsea N. Verticchio, of Jacksonville, in art with a minor in history.
Rachel Alyse Yeast, of O’Fallon, MO, with a double major in accounting and business administration.
Alexis Louise Yemm, of Virden, IL, cum laude with honors in nursing

College presents senior honors

5/6/2013 12:54:47 PM CST

Twenty MacMurray seniors were presented with honors cords at the 2013 Senior Reception Friday evening, to wear at the next day’s Commencement ceremonies. They were:

Summa cum laude (GPA of 3.9 - 4.0)

Lauren Beauchamp, English major from Meredosia, IL.
Sara Coultas is a December 2012 graduate in physical education from White Hall, IL.
Kady Darr, is a December 2012 graduate with a degree in social work from Shipman, IL.

Magna cum laud (GPA of 3.8 – 3.89)

Ashley Maro is a nursing major from Jacksonville, IL.

Cum laude (3.5 – 3.79)

Kelsey Nichole Anderson is a physical education major from Wothington, Ind.
Zachary Arnett is a December 2012 graduate with a degree in criminal justice from Worden, IL.
Samanth Howland is a nursing major from Winchester, IL.
Jessica Lynn Jamison, a double major in business administration and accounting, is from Beardstown, IL
Ashley Kochman is a nursing major form Jacksonville, IL.
Nathan Loy is a sports management major from Bloomington, IL.
Brandon Michael Malin is a criminal justice major from Roodhouse, IL.
Rachelle Malin is a biology major from White Hall, IL.
Bambi Mathenia is a social work major from Carrollton, IL.
Adriana Moran, a jamor in business administration, is from Beardstown, IL.
Carli Moretti, who received an associate’s degree in criminal justice, is from Fredricksburg, TX.
Nichole Quarrels, a double major in interpreting and psychology, is from Springfield, IL.
Daniel Routh, biology from Edelstein, IL.
Samantha Smith is a nursing major from Loami, IL.
Taylor Soat is a deaf and hard of hearing education major from Galena, IL.
Alexis Yemm is a nursing major from Virden, IL.

Highlander receives football academic honors

5/6/2013 9:27:05 AM CST

MacMurray College football player, Dan Routh has been recognized by the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame for his academic achievements.

Routh is a graduating senior this year majoring in biology. He is the son of Ronald And Anita Routh of Edlestein, IL.

Routh joins the NFF Hampshire Honor Society for maintaining a cumulative 3.2 GPA during his college career as a student-athlete at MacMurray. The society is composed of football players from all divisions and currently recognizes its 7^th year as 703 players from 259 schools were honored.

“Dan is the epitome of what every coach would want in his program -- hard working, detailed oriented and cares about his teammates,” said head football coach Chris Douglas. “These characteristics are why Dan is successful on the field and in the class.”

In order to be a member of the NFF Hampshire Honor Society, a student-athlete must be a starter or substitute in one’s last year of eligibility, maintain a 3.2 cumulative average throughout one’s college career, and meet all NCAA-mandated progress toward graduation requirements.

College to hold 162nd Commencement

5/1/2013 9:43:15 AM CST

MacMurray College will hold its 162^nd Commencement ceremony 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, in Annie Merner Chapel. The speaker will be Kathryn Kimura Mlsna, an official with the Girl Scouts, who will talk about “The Promises.”

Ms. Mlsna and Richard Palmer, MacMurray professor emeritus of philosophy and religion, will each be awarded a doctorate of humane letters by the College.

Ms. Mlsna, chief of staff and chief strategy and legal officer with the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, has demonstrated throughout her career the values and service closely aligned with the ideals of MacMurray College.

Dr. Palmer, who taught at MacMurray for 40 years, became the core of the College’s Humanities Core and won three awards for outstanding teaching at the College. One of MacMurray’s most prestigious scholars, Dr. Palmer’s seminal work on hermeneutics has been translated into six languages.

(Note: See additional biographical information on Ms. Mlsna and Dr. Palmer below.)

In addition to the Commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon, the baccalaureate service will be 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Dr. Howard Daughenbaugh presenting the sermon, “Learning and Teaching: a Lifetime Vocation.”

Among numerous other posts with the United Methodist Church, Dr. Daughenbaugh served as lead pastor of Grace UMC in Jacksonville and First UMC in Champaign; superintendent for the Sangamon River District in the Illinois Great Rivers Conference and administrative assistant to the Bishop of the Illinois Great Rivers Conference, as well as the Conference’s representative on the MacMurray Board of Trustees.

The weekend will have a number of festivities for students and their parents, including:

A senior reception beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, May 3, during which the Class of 2013 veterans of the armed forces will be given special stoles to wear during the next day’s commencement ceremonies.

On Saturday, the Applebee Gallery in the Putnam/Springer Center on campus will be open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for viewing of a MacMurrary student art exhibit featuring the work of graduating senior Chelsea Verticchio, of Jacksonville.

The Annie Merner Chapel is on the northeast corner of College and Clay streets in Jacksonville; the Putnam/Springer Center is on the southeast corner of State and Clay, both on the MacMurray College campus.

Biographical information for Kathryn Kimura Mlsna:

Kathryn Kimura Mlsna is a distinguished attorney, corporate executive, philanthropist, and promoter of diversity and community service. Through her work at McDonald’s Corporation, Global Lead Management Consulting, and the Girl Scouts, she has demonstrated values and service closely aligned with the ideals of MacMurray College.

She earned a B.A. in sociology from Northwestern University and then a J.D. degree from Northwestern’s School of Law. Upon graduation in 1977, she spent three decades at McDonald’s Corporation in numerous roles including Managing Counsel and positions in Global Legal, Marketing, and Intellectual Property. She once brought her touch of community service to Jacksonville on our Founder’s Day, serving hamburgers and fries at the McDonald’s on Morton Avenue.

She then changed careers and for two years worked on diversity strategy development as assistant vice president at Global Lead Management Consulting. And then in 2010 she joined the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana as chief of staff and chief strategy and legal officer.

She has been generous in service to her alma mater, Northwestern University, serving as a member of the Board of Trustees, president of the alumni association, class representative, and in numerous other positions, including the Council of One Hundred, where she mentored upcoming and recent women alumni. And she has also been generous to MacMurray.

Throughout her career she has focused on community service and on education, empowerment, and advancement of diverse populations. She has consistently worked for the advancement and character development of youth, minorities, and women. Her professional career of fostering the development and education of youth is in strong alignment with MacMurray’s core values of knowledge and service. In congruence with these values, over the years she has given strong philanthropic support to MacMurray College.

Biographical information for Dr. Richard E. Palmer:

Richard E. Palmer is a renowned scholar and distinguished teacher, a MacMurray professor emeritus and extraordinary. For decades he was at the heart of MacMurray’s curriculum. He has left a lasting impression of a true liberal arts education on generations of alumni.

Beginning with an associate in arts from Phoenix College in Arizona, he went on to earn three degrees at the University of Redlands in Redlands, CA: a bachelor’s in music history and theory; master’s and then doctorate in European comparative literature.

Upon completing his formal education in 1959 at the young age of 25, he came to MacMurray as assistant professor of literature. In 1970 he was promoted to full professor with a new field, philosophy and religion, and in 1993 he was named President Joseph R. Harker Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Religion. When he retired in 1999 he was awarded the title professor emeritus.

With Dr. Palmer’s background in music, literature, philosophy and religion, in the 1960s he became the core of MacMurray’s new Humanities core. Three times he won awards for outstanding teaching.

Meanwhile, he was making a proud name for himself beyond the MacMurray campus. He was awarded grants from the American Council of Learned Societies, the Ford Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Fulbright program. These led to publication in 1969 by Northwestern University Press of his renowned book Hermeneutics: Interpretation Theory in Schleiermacher, Dilthey, Heidegger and Gadamer. It has since been translated into Spanish, Turkish, Farsi, and Chinese.

He has devoted his energy in recent years to editing and translating the philosopher Hans-Georg Gadamer’s scholarship, publishing several books. These publications and his attendance at scholarly conferences around the world made him MacMurray’s most renowned scholar of the later twentieth century and indeed of the twenty-first.

With his devotion to his many students here at MacMurray and his proud success in scholarship worldwide, he is a shining example of the best MacMurray can offer.

College inducts honors society

4/29/2013 10:43:12 AM CST

MacMurray College will induct 11 seniors and December graduates, and the MacMurray junior with the class’s highest grade point average into the MacMurray College Honor Society at the annual senior reception. The reception is scheduled for 5-6 p.m. Friday, May 3 at McClelland Dining Hall. The following students were named to this prestigious organization:

Kady Darr, of Shipman, IL, is a December 2012 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in social work.
Sara Coultas, of White Hall, IL, graduated in December 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in physical education.
Lauren Beauchamp, of Meredosia, IL, is a senior majoring in English.
Ashely Jane Maro, of Jacksonville, is a senior nursing major.
Ashley Kochman, of Jacksonville, IL, is a senior nursing major.
Alexis Yemm, of Virden, IL, is a senior nursing major.
Taylor Soat, of Galena, IL, is a senior majoring in deaf and hard of hearing education.
Kevin Kelley, of Chapin, IL, is a senior biology major.
Rachelle Malin, White Hall, is a senior biology major.
Zackary Arnett, of Worden, IL, is a December 2012 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice.
Nathan Loy, of Bloomington, IL, is a senior sport management major.
Briana Sevik, of Palos Hills, IL, is a junior in the Interpreter Preparation Program (American Sign Language). Holding her class’s highest GPA, Sevik is the sole junior inducted.

The MacMurray College Honor Society began in 1909. Each year, inducts the top 10 percent of the senior class, based on their grade point average, along with the junior who has the highest cumulative grade point average in that class.

MacMurray names top freshmen students

4/25/2013 4:14:39 PM CST

The following students were inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta honors society for 2013 at MacMurray College at a ceremony on campus April 25.

Aryn Barnes, of Girad, IL, is a nursing major.
Allison Becker, of Edgerton, WI, is majoring in deaf and hard of hearing education and interpreting (American Sign Language).
Grace Bjornbak, of Rantoul, is a nursing major.
Shayla Boen, of Potomac, IL, a nursing major.
Kendyl Cummins, of Mahomet, IL, is a nursing major.
Kaitlyn Edwards, of Girard, IL, is a nursing major.
Sarah Fornal, of Wheaton, IL, is a deaf and hard of hearing education major.
Haley Fry, of Lincoln, IL, is a nursing major.
Ashley Gatons, of Springfield, IL, is a nursing major.
Jessie Ligocki, of Catlin, IL, is an art major.
Shannon McKay, of Minonk, IL, is a nursing major.
Erika Meyer, of Smithton, IL, is a nursing major.
Brooke Quade, of Highland, IL, is a special education major.
Taylor Rae Smith, of Decatur, IL, is majoring in deaf and hard of hearing education.
Jenalee Stine, of Sparta, IL, is a nursing major.
Shannon Young, of Carmel, IN, is in the Interpreting Preparation Program (American Sign Language).

The Alpha Lambda Delta officers for 2013-14 are:

President -- Gabriela Molina, of Jacksonville, will be a senior majoring in psychology.

Vice President -- Kimberly Yeley, of Ashland, will be a senior majoring in nursing.

Treasurer -- Anastasia (Tasha) Morwell, of Quincy, will be a senior majoring in deaf and hard of hearing education.

Alpha Lambda Delta is a national honor society recognizing academic excellence by first-year college students. It began as a women’s society in 1924 at the University of Illinois, and became co-educational in the mid-19790s. It now has more than 260 chapters and has initiated more than 850,000 students.

MacMurray College helps emergency operations

4/23/2013 2:14:44 PM CST

MacMurray College athletics helped Scott County emergency operations as they fill sandbags in preparation of rising river levels.

MacMurray’s football, volleyball, soccer and basketball teams were all present to help protect the towns from a possible impending flood. Players and coaches from the basketball and soccer teams helped in Beardstown, while MacMurray’s football team bagged sand out in Meredosia.