Southwestern Magazine | Spring 2022

SPRING 2022 Departments 6 OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Onward and Upward 8 THE COMMONS 13 NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS 16 INAUGURATION OF OUR 16TH PRESIDENT 20 ALUMNI 18 Under 40 40 HOMECOMING 2021 IN PICTURES 42 CLASS NOTES 47 IN MEMORIAM 50 THEN AND NOW Take It Outside Contents 28 24 3 SOUTHWESTERN On the Cover Erica Burley ’22 shares a few items that represent her life as a Southwestern student, including some of her favorite books, her Mosaic gear, and her trusted backpack. Burley is one of four seniors spotlighted in this issue. A BRIGHTER TOMORROW BEGINNING TODAY Southwestern’s 2021–2026 Tactical Plan offers an exciting vision for the future. by ClaraMcMichael '17 SENIOR SPOTL IGHT Four members of the class of 2022 reflect on their time at Southwestern and share their plans for the future. by Debbie Ritenour 36 BUI LDING CONNECTIONS, ADVANCING CAREERS The CCPD harnesses the power of Southwestern's network to help students navigate the world of work. by Leslie Asher Blair