Reflections Magazine Issue #88 - Summer 2019 | Page 3

Contents on the inside . . . From the Centennial Archives: 1965—Siena Heights Drive is named. Summer 2019 Editor Doug Goodnough Director of Marketing and Communications [email protected] Creative Team Jeff Masse—Graphic Design & Photography Liesel Riggs ’06—Graphic Design & Marketing Lauren Fergus ’14—Graphic Design Laura Harvey ’10—Photography & Social Media Ashley Brainerd ’11—Marketing The mission of Siena Heights, a Catholic university founded and sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, is to assist people to become more competent, purposeful and ethical through a teaching and learning environment which respects the dignity of all. 5 From the Heights 9 100 Reasons to Celebrate 100 Years 11 Julie Barst Is on the Right Path 12 Saints Athletics Highlights 16 Fred Smith Leaves a Lasting Legacy Reflections is © 2019 by Siena Heights University. 21 ON THE COVER 22 Siena Heights University celebrates its 100th anniversary with a theme of “Legacy.” In this issue, check out the vintage stories and photos from the past, as well as a special family legacy section. Also included is a special anniversary year calendar of events. Consider this your “Centennial Primer.” 25 26 30 Vintage Story Father David Van Horn had ‘Great Integrity’ One On One with Norm Bukwaz Vintage Story Sister Beth Butler Is Behind Bars Family Legacies at SHU Vintage Story Connie Binsfield ’45 Elected Lieutenant Governor 32 Three SHU Graduates are Rising Stars 33 Melissa Lefere-Cobb ’95 Has a Fashionable Career 34 36 Vintage Story Sister Ann Joachim ’31 Was a Valiant Woman Class Notes — Alumni News