During the 1950s and early 1960s, the growing enrollment of the college resulted in the opening of two resident halls on campus. In 1965 Ursuline College and neighboring Bellarmine College for men began a program that resulted in the merger of the two institutions in 1968.

On May 15, 1968 the 1,100th woman graduated from Ursuline College, and the new co-educational college came into existence. For three years it was known as Bellarmine-Ursuline College; today it is Bellarmine University.

Lois Nehring Darr and Mary Jean Nara Stanisha look at a photo display during Saturday's luncheon.

(Left to right) Doris Tynan Warisse, Barbara Emrich Cassidy, Helena Wagner Miles and Barbara Heck Vonderheide chat at Lynn's Paradise Cafe.

(Left to right) Philomena Polio O'Connor, front, Barbara Emrich Cassidy, Doris Tynan Warisse, Barbara Vanderheide and Mary Jean Nara Stanisha share a note from a fellow classmate who was unable to attend.

(Left to right) Lois Nehring Darr, Sr. Martha Jacob, OSU, Philomena Polio O'Connor, Joyce Schuler Lewis and Doris Tynan Warisse attended the luncheon at Brescia Hall on Saturday.

Lois Nehring Darr enjoys a dinner at Rockwall Bistro with fellow classmates.

By Aleene Pfaffinger

When 50% of a class shows up for a reunion, that tells you something!

We began at Philomena Polio O'Connor's and we picked up where we left off fifty years ago. We talked, ate and shared pictures. 

Saturday we went to Brescia Hall for lunch, which was in the former lab territory. 

That evening I sent them "all the way to Indiana" to The Rockwall, a restaurant up in Floyds Knobs.  This eatery is on the site of an old quarry and the patio is up against the quarry wall.  The food was really good. 

Lynn's Paradise Cafe is a very popular place to eat breakfast.  We chose it because it is near the airport, but also because the tables were like those we had in the Puffer. The food is plentiful and good, especially the French Toast.

We sent messages to all who were not in attendance to let them know we missed them. 
We especially missed Mary Ann Brown Schissel, who had to cancel just a few days before. 

Imelda Meyer Kargl gets the award for best friend, especially for Mary Ann Millet, who can no longer drive.  Not only did Imelda play chauffeur for Mary Ann (she and Ethel Weis do this when needed) but for Mary Joan Nara Stanisha and Julia, as well. 

Others attending were: 
Joyce Schuler Lewis,
Doris Tynan Warisse,
Barbara Heck Vonderheide, Mary Agnes Yurt Kenney, Helena Wagner Miles,
Barbara Emrich Cassidy
and Aleene Pfaffinger. 

Ursuline College alumnae gather for sculpture unveiling
"Amelia" takes her place on the Ursuline Campus

"Never cease to cultivate the vine that has been entrusted to you."
- St. Angela Merici, 8th Counsel.

"Amelia" has come home to the Ursuline Campus.

Ursuline College alumnae joined Ursuline Sisters on April 14 for the unveiling of a sculpture, nicknamed Amelia by her creator, artist Nancy Grundy DeCamillis (UC '60). The 5-foot-tall stone sculpture, a gift made possible through the generosity of a group of Ursuline College alumnae, weighs nearly 1,000 pounds and was installed on the patio area outside of Marian Home.

The sculpture represents the women of Ursuline College, and the legacy they have created through their lives and accomplishments. DeCamillis said she named the sculpture Amelia because the name just seemed to suit the piece as it took shape in her home studio in Colorado.

"One day I was having trouble with her nose and I said, 'Please cooperate and let me finish your nose Amelia,'" DeCamillis said. "Since that day we have all called her Amelia. I like the way she stands ready to take on the world, whatever comes her way."

Many thanks to Nancy DeCamillis, Ruth Shadburne Tillman, Sister Sarah Stauble, Sister Vera Del Grande and all the alumnae who made the sculpture gift possible.

Click here for a slide show featuring the making of "Amelia."

Alumna Nancy Grundy DeCamillis ('60) moves an enormous slab of stone into her Colorado home. This stone is what will become the sculpture.

Nancy DeCamillis begins chipping away at the stone.