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Brennan L . Francois (2007) has been named the new Chief Executive Of f icer for Parkridge Valley in Chattanooga . Parkridge Val ley is a behavioral health faci l i t y of Parkridge Medical Center. Previously Francois served as the CEO at Cumberland Hall Psychiatr ic Hospital in Chat tanooga .
Camellia Petty (1994) has been elected to the Board of Directors of the BMI Foundation, Inc., a non-prof it corporation dedicated to encouraging the creation, performance and study of music. Formed by BMI employees in 1985, the organization sponsors a variety of programs designed to suppor t music educat ion, encourage talented young musicians in al l genres of music , and to promote music in communit ies al l across America. Employed with BMI since 1995, Petty currently serves as Assistant Vice President for Information Technology with responsibility for all application systems and database administration.
Tommy Widener (2009) has been promoted to Lieutenant with the Metro Nashvi l le Pol ice Depar tment . Widener, a nine-year pol ice depar tment veteran, wil l lead the South Precinct ’s overnight shi f t in his new assignment .
Have you recently been promoted, started a new career, got married, had a baby, etc.? Then send us your updates for our next issue of The Phoenix R is ing to [email protected].
Sam Thomas “Tommy” Burnett (1962) from the Banner Community in Tennessee passed away on September 17, 2009 at the age of 67. Born August 1, 1942, he was born and raised in Goodlettsville, Tennessee and attended Goodlettsville High School where he served as class president and was chosen “most likely to succeed.” He attended Cumberland University and received a law degree from the University of Tennessee. While in law school he served as a lay minister for a Church of Christ congregation in Jamestown, Tennessee, where following graduation he established a law practice and began his political career. A Democrat, Burnett was first elected to the state legislature at age 28 in 1970, representing a district that included Fentress, Overton and Morgan counties on the Cumberland Plateau for the next twenty years. He also served as Tennessee House Majority Leader during his political career.
Ruth Humphreys Harkreader (1989) from Brentwood, Tennessee passed away at her home on October 14, 2009 in the care of her immediate family after coping courageously with Scleroderma for over two years. Born January 15, 1955, she was the epitome of a compassionate, caring, professional Registered Nurse and will be missed by her colleagues at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage. She was a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Nashville, Cumberland University and Vanderbilt University. Harkreader worked both as a staff nurse and in administration for 33 years, respected everyone she came in contact with, regardless of their stature or position, and was a mentor and role model for many who had the opportunity to work with her. She loved nature and the Smoky Mountains in particular. She hiked the trails in the backcountry for years with her family. She also had a special attachment to every pet that had the good fortune to be a member of the family, as well as the birds and other wildlife that visited her backyard wildlife habitat.
Frances Harper Pickering (1940) from Columbus, North Carolina passed away August 19, 2009 at the age of 90. Born June 2, 1919 and raised in Montgomery County, Tennessee, she graduated from the Ashland City High School and from Cumberland University with a Bachelor’s degree. Married for 67 years to Jesse Pickering, she and her husband lived in Philadelphia, New York, Germany and England before retiring in North Carolina. An active member of her local Presbyterian church, she enjoyed playing bridge and golf and served as President of the Old North State Golf Association from 1991 to 1993.
Dudley Porter Jr. (1936) from Chattanooga, Tennessee died March 10, 2009, at the age of 93. Born in Paris, Tennessee, May 10, 1915, he received a law degree from Cumberland University. He served in the Army in World War II, his principal assignment being Judge Advocate of the 100th Infantry Division, in France and Germany. Porter came to Chattanooga in 1949 to head the Law Department of Provident Life and Accident Insurance Co. In his 27 years with Provident , Porter served as General Counsel and was active in insurance industry affairs. Following his retirement from Provident , as Vice Chairman of the Board, in 1976, he was Counsel to the Chattanooga law firm, Chambliss & Bahner. A Rotarian, Porter for many years served as a trustee of the Maclellan Foundation and was on the boards of Senior Neighbors, the Children’s Home, Tennessee Historical Commission, the Hermitage, and Moccasin Bend Hospital. Porter’s primary civic interest was in conservation and preservation. He was a co-founder of the Tennessee Chapter of the Nature Conservancy, a co-founder of the Tennessee River Gorge Trust , and a member of the first board of directors of the Chattanooga Nature Center.
Glenn Arnold Yates (2002) from Nashville, Tennessee passed away October 21, 2009 at the age of 57. Born April 28, 1952 , he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was also a dedicated Police Officer with the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department since 1976 and a member of the Al Menah Shrine, Jere Baxter/Edgefield Masonic Lodge #254. A graduate of Cumberland University, he spent time working with numerous charities in the Nashville area. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Yates; two daughters, a brother, a sister, three grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends as well as lifelong friend Jeanette Cantrell Rudy.
Alumni & Friends Newsletter WINTER 2009 Volume 4 / No. 1
Cumber land Univers i t y ’s ab i l i t y to look beyond the here and now and see the needs of the future was the reason for i t s in i t ia l success as an inst i tut ion of higher learning, and is the reason why it carries on today as the oldest cont inuously operat ing universit y in the Central South . The founders deve loped academic progr ams that addressed the needs of the chang ing countr ys ide and i t s s tudent s succeeded w i th the new curr icu lum. That formul a i s s t i l l work ing today a f te r 168 year s .
When this region was still called the American Southwest, there was a need to educate an expanding America . The t imes c a l l ed for s t ar t ing new c i t ie s f rom noth ing and new legal and governing structures would be necessary, so Cumberland star ted the f irst law school west of the Alleghenies and only the eighth in the nation. Its enrollment soared and i t s gr aduates moved Amer ica to the west .
In just a few years , the rapid ly growing rai lroad had crisscrossed what was then America , including the South, and Cumberland University announced the opening of the nation’s f irst business school. The Cumberland University School of Business and Telegraphic Arts was located near the train station in Nashville where it could place its students at the hub of transportation and communications in the South.
S ince i t s founding , Cumberland’s real mark has been a personal , car ing educat ion that prepares i t s students to le ad in a chang ing wor ld – and that ph i losophy cont inues today, a s the Univers i t y cont inues evo lv ing i t s current program of fer ing to meet the ever-changing l andscape o f t he 21s t centur y bus iness in t he S t ate .
Today, the Labry School of Business and Technology is reshaping its traditional programs. Engineering has also been added as the University recognizes the inextricable l ink between business and technology. Connecting business and technology in the Labry School is entrepreneurship, with students learning how others have succeeded in starting new, successful companies from great ideas and good management.
The Jeanet te C . Rudy School of Nursing is regarded by many as the best nursing school in the Central South. Every Cumberland nursing student graduates with a job and a promise of a l i fe t ime of meaning fu l employment as the ir technica l and interpersonal sk i l l s he lp others .
The School of Education and Public Service distinguishes the need for a new kind of teacher and public servant – one educated broadly and yet able to focus on what is needed in our schools. America needs the best teachers and public servants, and Cumberland is where they are getting their education.
The t r ans format ion in t he Schoo l o f Mus ic and the Ar t s i s s i gn i f i c ant . The Schoo l i s “re ach ing out ” by prov id ing new progr ams , inc lud ing progr ams in enter tainment design and songwrit ing , and is “br ing ing in” by exposing students to the f inest opera , sculpture and pa in t ing , and theat re f rom across Amer ic a .
The foundat ion o f t he new Cumber l and i s a broad common curriculum in the f irst two years of fered by the School of L ibera l Ar t s and Sc ience . The f acul t y comes f rom the f i nes t schoo l s in t he count r y and they are here because of their commitment to the student – the scholar-teacher-mentor is the hear t of the Univers i t y.
Preparing and Engaging Individuals for 21st Century Careers
Class Notes
IN MEMORIAM
A New Workplace Calls for New Programs
Cumberland Circle of Friends2009 Alumni & Friends Donor Honor Roll
Cumberland University is grateful for the generous support of its benefactors. This distinguished donor honor roll recognizes contributors of cash, stock, or gifts of property from June 1, 2008 through May 31, 2009.
These gifts allow the University to carry on its academic excellence while continuing to improve campus facilities and programs.
Every gift to Cumberland is valued; however, with limited space available, we are only able to list those donors with contributions totaling $1,000 or more in this publication. Donors with gift levels below this amount are listed on the University’s website at www.cumberland.edu/alumni/honorroll.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list . However, in the event of an error or omission, please contact the Off ice of Advancement at (615) 547-1235. Thank you.Chairman’s Circle $25,000+AnonymousAnonymousEstate of Allie Coe BakerEstate of Blanche Paty CatronEstate of Bascom CookseyEstate of Billy S. HowardState of TennesseeUniversity Medical Center Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation, Inc. Trustee’s Circle $10,000 - $24,999Adams Family FoundationMr. B. E. BaleThe Belk FoundationBone, McAllester and Norton PLLCC.P.C., Inc.Mr. and Mrs. James W. ChamberlainCustom Packaging, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Joseph GrayMr. and Mrs. Steve W. GuynnMr. and Mrs. Jim K. LancasterLeadership Wilson, Inc.Mr. Ronald N. MagruderPrecision Rubber Products Foundation, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Lewis W. RankinMrs. Jeanette Cantrell RudyMr. and Mrs. Henry A. SchumpfSodexo, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Roy C. TerryUniversity Medical Center Volunteer AuxiliaryMr. Harry G. VickersMr. and Mrs. J. Roy WaufordMr. and Mrs. Samuel K. WelbornLawrence and Peggy West Foundation President’s Circle $5,000 - $9,999Mrs. Bette Dumas AnthonyArmy Emergency ReliefBaptist Healing TrustCedarstone BankThe Chatlos Foundation, Inc.Department of the ArmyMr. and Mrs. Sid D. DurhamExpress Ranches Progressive Junior ScholarshipFirst Tennessee BankMrs. B. B. GullettMr. and Mrs. A. B. McCallModern Woodmen of AmericaMr. and Mrs. Fran MoscardelliMr. and Mrs. Forrest ShoafSaint Thomas Health ServicesDr. and Mrs. Edward L. ThackstonUnited Auto Workers - General MotorsWilson Bank & TrustWilson County Motors Dean’s Circle $1,000 - $4,999ABWA Hermitage ChapterACT AFASMr. Robert W. AgeeAlcoa Tennessee Federal Credit UnionAlpha Delta Kappa - Beta Theta ChapterMr. Solon C. AppleA T & TThe Baseball FactoryJames Bass Family TrustBetty Byfield Paul FoundationMr. and Mrs. Robert BlackMr. and Mrs. W. P. Bone, IIIRepresentative and Mrs. Stratton BoneBootstrap FoundationBoy Scouts of AmericaBryant Broadcasting - Music City TV 66Ms. Camille L. BurdineMrs. Elizabeth Shoaf BurnsMr. and Mrs. C. Edward CallisCareer Opportunities through Education, Inc.Castle Heights National Alumni AssociationCenterstoneChattanooga-Hamilton County Retired TeachersChoctaw Nation of OklahomaEstate of Miles W. ChristianCIC FoundationCitadel SecurityMr. and Mrs. Randall ClemonsDr. and Mrs. H. Bert CobleCoffeeConnexion Company, Inc.The Community Foundation of Middle TennesseeCumberland Electric Membership CorporationDayton Foundation
DSM Engineering Plastics, Inc.Ms. Sandra W. DuncanEarl Swensson Associates, Inc.East High Alumni AssociationDr. and Mrs. Harvill C. EatonDr. David PaulMrs. Ann FloydFour Seasons CoachG. G.’s Jewelry & GiftsMrs. Gladys GarrettMrs. Mildred GastonMr. Donald David GilbertOrder of the Easter StarGRS/Legend’s Car WashHartmann LuggageMr. and Mrs. Jonathon L. HawkinsMr. and Mrs. William D. HeydelJames R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship FundMrs. Melissa L. JohnsonKappa Sigma Endowment FundLawrence County Education FoundationLeague for the Deaf and Hard of HearingLebanon Business & Professional Women’s ClubLebanon DemocratLebanon Sports CommissionThe Lett Center - Dr. Dewayne LettDr. and Mrs. Troy LongDr. and Mrs. Garvin S. MaffettMarine Corps Scholarship FoundationMr. A. J. McCallMcClain Christian AcademyMr. and Mrs. Robert L. McDonaldMerrol Hyde Magnet School - Athletic Booster ClubMt. Juliet Rotary ClubNashville Auto AuctionMr. Jay O’LearyParent Teacher Student AssociationMr. and Mrs. Al ParteeMr. and Mrs. Eddie PawlawskiDrs. Wilbur and Anita PetersonPFC Management, Inc.Pinnacle Financial PartnersMr. Eric PirtleMr. and Mrs. Gary F. PolingMr. Tony Hayes PolstonMr. and Mrs. Monty PopePremier Leasing, LPPryor Family Dentistry – Dr. Aaron PryorMr. and Mrs. Steve RickardMrs. Anne B. RobertsDr. and Mrs. George A. RobertsonRoros Foundation - Mr. Kermit StengelSelect StaffingSherlock’s, LLCSherwin-Williams CompanySignature Jewelers, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Miles SmithMr. and Mrs. Willard M. SmithSouth Gibson Dollars for ScholarsSouthern Baptist FoundationSpectra EnergySponsors Scholarship ProgramSports WorldSportsmen and Businessmen of Coffee CountyMr. Marvin Wayne StarksDr. and Mrs. Paul C. Stumb, IIISumner Regional Health System, Inc.Tennessee Arts CommissionTennessee Grocers Education FoundationTennessee Independent Colleges & Universities AssociationTennessee Moose AssociationThackston Family FoundationThe National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame, Inc.Judy and Raymond Thomasson Advised Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle TennesseeTHW Insurance ServicesTennessee Association of Pupil TransportationMr. Robert H. TraegerMr. and Mrs. John Van MolWachovia FoundationWang Vision InstituteMr. and Mrs. Jon WilhiteWilson County Chamber of CommerceWilson County Education AssociationWilson County Retired Teachers AssociationWilson County, TennesseeWinfrey’s Rone JewelryNaomi Wood Scholarship Fund
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New Facilities Open at Phoenix Plaza
On October 23, 2009, Cumberland University hosted the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony for new facilities at Phoenix Plaza. These new facilities are now home to multiple f ine arts areas as well as the new athletic training facility.
Over 100 visitors turned out to view the newest additions to the ever-growing CU campus. The new Fine Arts facilities offer plenty of space for all types of art, including but not limited to: painting, photography, wood-working, sculpture, glassblowing, and more. There is also a brand new space for the CU Band of the Phoenix to rehearse with high ceilings and better acoustics. Coming soon to the facility is a black-box theatre which will host more intimate performances by the Phoenix Players. Not only is Phoenix Plaza the home to new f ine arts facilities, but it also is home to an expansive athletic training facility.
The new athletic training facilities offer new equipment and plenty of room for our student-athletes to train. With the addition of Jared Fugate (CU-09) as Strength and Conditioning Coach, student-athletes are able to train and compete at a higher level. While the new addition is an excellent opportunity for our students, it also aids in recruitment as the new facilities offer a better look into the future of Cumberland Athletics.
These are exciting times at CU as it continues to grow, so make sure to visit campus and see the new facilities in action.
View pictures of the new facilities atwww.f l ickr.com/CumberlandUnivers i t y
(CU President Dr. Harvill Eaton, Lebanon Mayor Philip Craighead, and members of the Lebanon/Wilson Chamber of Commerce)
CU Night at TPACWhen: Thursday, March 4, 2010
Time: Curtain at 7:30pm, pre-performance reception at 6:00pm (included)
Where: Tennessee Performing Arts Center
Cost: $47.50 (includes seating in Grand Tier and reception)
Pre-performance reception includes light hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a Q&A with
a member of the cast.
Makes a wonderful date-night!
Very limited tickets available.
Contact Justin Bradford for more information at 615.547.1253 [email protected]
3rd Annual CU Night with the Nashville PredatorsWhen: Saturday, January 9, 2010
Opponent: Nashville Predators vs. Anaheim Ducks
Where: Sommet Center
Time: Puck drop at 7:00pm, Private pre-game reception at
5:00pm
Cost: $35.00 (price drop from last year)
Pre-game reception included in ticket cost, full dinner buffet, lots
of door prizes!
Makes a great gift for the holidays! Fun for the whole family!
www.cumberland.edu/alumni/cupreds
Contact Justin Bradford for more information at 615.547.1253 or
Dear Friends of Cumberland,
As the holiday season approaches, I ask you to imagine for a moment receiving the gift of an education. Can there be a greater gift? Now imagine the gift of a Cumberland education. What a difference it can make.
The people at Cumberland, and the heart of the institution itself, are driven by an uncompromised commitment to teaching and scholarship of the highest quality, providing a opportunity for young people to begin careers that are meaningful and lasting in the 21st century, and empowering
the student as a person of integrity and character. Nelson Mandela said, “Education is a powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” What a gift.
Literally thousands of Cumberland students have experienced that first walk up the campus lawn toward Memorial Hall on a fresh Spring morning. They see the chiseled foundation stones, the tall tower, and the one million bricks that mark the strength of a Cumberland education. In time they see the one million bricks, each unique, yet all coming together as one. When that occurs they have gained an understanding of the common bond that they share with their classmates today and those going back 168 years.
Cumberland is special in its age, its quality, and its commitment. It has proven its worth.As this year ends, and as you count your blessings, would you consider a gift that will help
Cumberland continue to educate in its special way? For many students, your gift to the Cumberland University Annual Fund will make the difference between going to college, or not.
Help a student who might, otherwise, not take that quiet walk toward Memorial Hall as he or she dreams about changing the world.
Happy holidays, and may the New Year bring the best to you and your family,
Harvill C. Eaton, Ph.D.President
A Message From The President
2010 Alumni & Friends
Tour: Alaska Inside Passage
Giving at Year-End: A Message from the Office of Advancement
Looking for an adventurous, all-inclusive trip (airfare, transportation, cruise, meals, and taxes) to beat the heat next summer? Then join us for our 2010 Alumni & Friends Tour: Cruise Alaska’s Inside Passage. Cruising on the Celebrity Infinity,
you will be aboard one of the finest luxury ships in the world.Prepare to set sail on August 27, 2010 for Alaska: Land
of the Midnight Sun. Prices starting at just $1899 which includes your cruise, roundtrip airfare from Nashville, all taxes, service charges, and on-board meals.
Spots are beginning to fill-up so make your deposit today!
www.cumberland .edu/a lumni /tourMore information call 615.547.1253 or e-mail
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When Cumberland University Athletic Director Ron Pavan started his career at CU in the summer of 2008, one of his main goals was to motivate his athletic teams to be more involved in the community. “It is important for our student-athletes to help the community that supports them because not only is it a way of giving back, but it also shows our students how to be leaders in making a difference,” stated Pavan. This strategy has been highly successful
as shown with the men’s basketball team. In September 2009, the CU men’s basketball team partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Wilson County. Helping those in need through community service not only strengthens the relationship with the community but also serves as excellent team-building for the upcoming season.
Thurman Tucker, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach was very proud of his team’s work with Habitat for Humanity. “It’s our duty to honor and serve the community of Lebanon as members of the Cumberland University Men’s basketball program, we would like to thank Kim Schick & Joy Reynolds for allowing us to lend a helping hand to those in need, and I am very proud to be part of a Cumberland’s basketball family led by head Coach Lonnie Thompson, Ron Pavan and President Eaton, coach Thompson is all about helping the community and with his lead we will continue to volunteer our time to the community of Lebanon,” said Coach Tucker.
The hard work of the men’s basketball team was greatly appreciated and as Joy Reynolds, Office Manager, stated, “They were a tremendous help. Our goal was to move everything from the old building into the new and the mission was accomplished.”
As Cumberland University Athletics continues to become successful, they will continue to be more involved in the community. Be on the look out for student-athletes that just want to lend a helping hand.
The 2009-2010 Men’s Basketball team is led by Head Coach Lonnie Thompson and Assistant Coaches Brian Collins and Thurman Tucker. This year’s roster includes one returner in Brandon Springer and many new faces including Haris Batalevic, Walter Simon, Andrew Ayodeji, Garland Brinkley, Reginald Holding, Michael Pettiford, Josh Pierce, Terrence Scott , Adriane Williamson, Adam Barnett , Darrell Miller, and Hector Aguilar. The student-managers are Nicole Gardner and Lisa Steele. The 2009-2010 basketball seasoned opened on November 2nd against Hiwassee College and conference play begins Thursday, January 7, 2010 at Lyon College. For more information about CU Athletics visit www.cumberland.edu/athletics.
Men’s Basketball Partners with Habitat for Humanity
Date OpponentJan. 9 Freed-Hardeman (Women – 2pm, Men 4pm)
Jan. 14 Blue Mountain College (Women – 6pm, Men 8pm)
Jan. 21 Union University (Women – 6pm, Men 8pm)
Jan. 23 Martin Methodist (Women – 2pm, Men 4pm)
Jan. 25 King College (Women – 6pm, Men 8pm)
Feb. 4 Lyon College (Women – 6pm, Men 8pm)
Feb. 13 Trevecca Nazarene (Women – 2pm, Men 4pm)
Feb. 18 Bethel University (Women – 6pm, Men 8pm)
Feb. 27 Mid-Continent University (Women – 2pm, Men 4pm)
2010CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITYHOME BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
Friends of Music & the Arts is proud to present the inaugural season of the Great Performers Series, bringing world-class
musicians to our community. On April 6, 2010, New York Metropolitan star Patricia Racette will sing songs of Pucinni, Tosti, Donizetti, and selections from the American Songbook by such composers as Gershwin, Berlin, and Sondheim. Ms. Racette has also appeared at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Opera National de Paris, Vienna State Opera, Opera di Genova, and Teatro Comunale di Bologna. In concert , Ms. Racette has performed with some of the world’s most prestigious orchestras, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Houston Symphony, the Minnesota Orchestra, the San Francisco Symphony, and the Cologne Philharmonic.
The performance will be on April 6, 2010 at 7:00pm and will be located in the June and Bill Heydel Fine Arts Center. Tickets are only $25.00 and availability is limited. Visit www.cumberland.edu/visitors/foma for more information. To purchase tickets please call 615.547.1364.
Great Performers
Series
Alumni & Friends came from all corners of the country to watch the Bulldogs defeat Faulkner University 23-6. CU football had a strong showing in front of a stellar crowd of alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and of course CU students. Cumberland’s defense allowed just 106 total yards and the Bulldogs rushed 57 times for 222 yards and two touchdowns in the CU victory. Prior to the game, the Wilson County Sports Council hosted the community-wide tailgate featuring food from restaurants all around Wilson County and live music was performed by Tanner-Hootch. During the halftime homecoming ceremony Mallory Cook, a senior nursing student representing the Student Nurses Association, was crowned Homecoming Queen 2009.
Friday night displayed an evening of renewed friendships as the classes of the late 1980s to early 1990s held a reunion during our Alumni Reception in Baird Chapel. During the reunion a time capsule from the class of 1992 was opened and allowed many old memories to come back to life.
Our 10th Annual Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament was held on Monday, October 5th where alumni, friends, faculty, and staff participated to raise money in support of scholarships at CU. Many thanks to our sponsors that helped make the golf tournament a success: Sodexo, Bank Tennessee, Rep. Stratton Bone, Jack Pratt, Jr., Stone Bridge Storage, The UPS Store, Hamilton Springs, The White Room; Lowery, Lowery & Cherry, and J.E. Crain & Son, Inc.
View pictures from all of the Homecoming 2009 events by visiting www.flickr.com/cumberlanduniversity
HOMECOMING 2009
The holidays are a very special time of year – a time to remember wonderful moments with family and friends and, also, a time to be thankful for our successes. Cumberland University has many success stories for which we are grateful: a thriving student body whose many accomplishments includes increasingly impressive grade point averages and ACT scores; faculty and staff who are dedicated to providing an outstanding education to our students; and alumni in a variety of fields who are making extraordinary contributions to our society.
It’s no surprise though that this past year has been difficult for all of us. We’ve had to make adjustments to continue the improvements of recent years while positioning the University for future growth and sustainability. The financial support of alumni and friends like
you has been critical in meeting these demands and, for that, we are thankful.
We hope you will remember us with a gift this holiday season. The generous philanthropic support of alumni
and friends is a constant source of encouragement to us all as we work to reach the highest levels of quality education.
With this in mind, we urge you to make a tax-deductible gift to Cumberland today. Regardless of the amount, there is no limit to what your gift can do for our students and their futures. Checks should be made payable to Cumberland University and mailed to:
Cumberland UniversityOff ice of Advancement1 Cumberland SquareLebanon, TN 37087
You can also make a secure gift online at www.cumberland.edu/giving. If you need further information, please contact the Office of Advancement at (615) 547-1235. Thank you and best wishes for a happy holiday season.
(2009-2010 Cumberland University Men’s Basketball Team)
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(2009 Homecoming Court: R to L , Tracy Smallwood,
Rachel Mullins, Homecoming Queen Mallory Cook, Gloria
Caples, Sabrina Garrett . Photo by: Shauna Holman)
