From Marsh Memorial Dear Friend of Springfield College,
THiS HAS BEEN AN ExTRAoRDiNARy, admittedly challenging, year at Springfield College. i am delighted by all that we are accomplishing together. Just as we were recovering from the costly June 1 tornado that devastated a portion of the campus, the region experienced a microburst, followed by Tropical Storm irene, and then—in late october—a Nor’easter snowstorm. That latest storm took down many more branches, trees, and power lines. Many of our faculty and staff were without power in their homes for more than a week. After sustaining millions of dollars of damage from the June tornado, the heavy snow of october caused close to $150,000 worth of damage to our main campus while East Campus was hit the hardest, sustaining more than $300,000 in damage. yes, it has been a
tough and trying year for our college. yet, through determination and dedication of many, we are persevering and remain dedicated to our mission—educating students in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity. i have been inspired by
the outpouring of support the College has received from many of you. i believe the part of the Springfield College character that
is hopeful and generous is fundamentally intact. i thank all of you who contributed to our Spirit of Renewal fund, where gifts go toward the restoration of our campus and its landscaping as we remain on course of recovery from the wrath of Mother Nature! During all the storms, hundreds of the College’s century- old trees were lost, including some very special specimen
trees on the Naismith Green. A number of new trees have already been planted on campus, and we are committed to continue planting new trees, thanks in large part to the generous gifts we have received and hope to continue to receive from some of our alumni and friends. A new Campus Master Plan is now being developed to include a comprehen- sive landscaping strategy that considers future and present needs, so that generations of Springfield College students, faculty, staff, and alumni will enjoy and benefit from a thoughtful, sustainable, and beautiful campus. This issue contains the 2011 Report of Giving and recog-
nizes the numerous donors who contribute to making this college the special place that it is. in a special "Triangle" feature entitled “Why We Give,” we explore the science and emotion behind philanthropy and voluntarism (page 6). What are the things that motivate us to support a cause, an issue, or an institution such as Springfield College? Why do we take care of others and what do we get back? Also included in this issue is a look at the projects of
Distinguished Springfield Professors of Humanics Robert Barkman (2010-2011) and Naomi Graves (2011-2012). in their work, both explore teaching. in his work, Barkman asked “what makes teaching good?” (page 12) and Graves explores the role of the teacher-coach—a specialized role at Springfield College—and its relationship to the College’s Humanics philosophy (page 13). in this issue, we also celebrate ten alumni who have
distinguished themselves: four for their outstanding accomplishments, and six who stand out in the field of athletics (page 16). The numerous challenges—and the many blessings—
of 2011 made it a year we will not soon forget. The events of the year remind us to take care of what we hold dear. They remind us of the importance of caring for others, and for a college that means so much to us. And they further validate our mission of educating our students—the special individuals who will live that mission by providing leadership in service to others in the future.
Sincerely,
Richard B. Flynn, Ed.D. President
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