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EVERY HOG TAG SUPPORTS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS “When the Alumni Association gives these generous scholarships to students, it inspires them to not only study hard, but to serve the University of Arkansas in any way that they can.”

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Chancellor Joe Steinmetz and his wife, Sandy, tour the state to meet the people of Arkansas and learn what Arkansans want out of the university.

UP, UP AND AWAY

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Alumna Rita Willcoxon led the NASA shuttle program during its last six years, guiding it to the end of an era.

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We profile a few of the 3,300 staff members who work behind the scenes to keep the university humming.

Campus View 2 On the Hill 6 Profile 12 Associations 28 Razorback Road 40 Yesteryear 48 From Senior Walk 50 Last Look 64

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FOGGY MORNING A student stops for a photo on Senior Walk during a foggy fall morning.

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ARKANSAS Publisher Arkansas Alumni Association Executive Director Brandy Cox ✪ MA’07 Editor Charlie Alison ★ BA’82 MA’04 Associate Editors Ashley Batchelor ★ BA’07 Bob Whitby

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Creative Director Eric Pipkin

New Leadership, New Courses

... and an Ongoing Commitment to Intellectual Engagement As the still fairly new dean of the Honors College, entering my second year on the job, I’m deeply grateful for the hard work that went into building this college from the ground up, and I’m excited to expand upon what we offer to honors students, faculty, alumni and the entire campus community.

Yes, we’re shaking things up a bit at the Honors College. Here is what’s new: Honors College Forum: Tracking Trump and Hillary: This fall the Honors College will launch its first forum, centered on Campaign 2016.

Eighteen self-described undergraduate “political junkies” will follow the two presidential nominees through a variety of media, from print journalism to Twitter, from cartoons to political podcasts. Faculty experts, politicians and media professionals will partner with our students to decode the politically charged world of campaigning at the national level.

The Honors College will open its first-floor student lounge to the community on the occasion of the third presidential debate (Oct. 19) and host an election night vigil (Nov. 8) for all interested parties.

Please join the Tracking Trump and Hillary crew during this volatile campaign season.

Honors College Signature Series: The University of Arkansas has offered excellent honors courses since 1954, when the first honors program was created, and the Honors College has sparked a series of innovative classes ranging

from Nanotechnology to Molecular Gastronomy.

Now, for the first time, we will present our own Signature Seminars featuring star faculty members on campus. The first two seminars, Teeth, taught

by Peter Ungar (anthropology), and Prosecution, led by Brian Gallini (law), will appear next spring.

Other courses currently being developed include Cancer, Race, Gothic, Water, Jesus and Profit.

New Grants: The Honors College has supported service learning since its inception on this campus by providing startup funding for the Community Development in Belize program, which just completed its 10th year. We are also a founding partner in the new Service Learning initiative, co-directed by Angela Oxford and Jennie Popp, our new interim associate dean. It’s overwhelmingly clear that students are passionate about making a difference. To help them become change makers around the world and right here at home, we are piloting new service learning grants that enable students to tackle projects and issues such as researching conservation in Bali, studying traditional health and medicine in rural India, and addressing the needs of Arkansans through social entrepreneurship.

This year, we have expanded support for student and faculty research. For students, the new International Research Grants foster fulltime honors thesis research abroad, whether that research takes the form of electrochemistry at the

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University of Arkansas Ranks Highly in Contributions to Operations Research The University of Arkansas was ranked 19th among U.S. institutions for its contributions to operations research practice literature in the 11th Rothkopf Rankings, which were published in May in the journal Interfaces.

The journal is published by the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences, and it publishes manuscripts that focus on the practice of operations research and management science and their impact on organizations. The article assesses practice-oriented operations research between 2009 and 2015. A total of 318 practiceoriented articles from 111 U.S. schools and 106 non-U.S. schools from 33 countries were analyzed.

At the University of Arkansas, operations research is a focus of

several faculty in the Department of Industrial Engineering. In this field, researchers use mathematical and analytical methods to study and improve decision-making processes. Operations research investigators make recommendations on a wide range of situations, including the design of transportation networks, the organization of supply chains in the health care industry and the scheduling of breast cancer screenings.

“Our operations research faculty have always been diligent and creative in their use of data to improve the systems and processes around us, and it is their efforts that are reflected in these rankings,” said Ed Pohl, head of the department and holder of the Twenty-First Century Professorship in Engineering. n

NSF Awards $467,000 to U of A Physicists for Black Phosphorus Study

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— in which electricity could control light. Such a switch may be smaller, faster and more energy-efficient than current technologies. n

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The National Science Foundation has awarded $466,954 to University of Arkansas physicists to study the ultra-thin material black phosphorous for its potential use in fiber-optic communication.

Black phosphorous, which can be thinned down to a single layer of atoms, is an ultra-thin semiconductor that has the potential to power optoelectronic devices, which use both light and electricity. Some current optoelectronic devices are solar cells and light-emitting diodes, better known as LEDs. “Black phosphorous exhibits strong potential for applications from thin-film electronics to infrared optoelectronics,” said Hugh Churchill, an assistant professor of physics and the principal investigator on the project.

The research will shed light on the long-term potential for a new kind of optoelectronic device that would feature an optical switch — the kind needed for fiber-optic communication

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Geosciences Researcher Awarded Inaugural Deep Carbon Observatory Diversity Grant

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Only seven researchers in the nation are among the inaugural class of Deep Carbon Observatory Diversity Grant recipients — including Celina Suarez, assistant professor of geosciences in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.

Suarez recently received the award from the American Geosciences Institute, which established these grants to support geoscience researchers with funds for national and international conferences to present Deep Carbon Observatoryaffiliated research and attend DCOrelated workshops, conferences and events. The funds also support lab or fieldwork that advances DCO-aligned research, or instrumentation time at DCO-affiliated facilities.

“Dr. Suarez’s work is on the forefront of ecology and climate research,” said Ralph Davis, professor and former chair of the Department of Geosciences, and associate vice provost for the Office of Research and Economic Development. “Though she’s won many previous awards including an NSF fellowship, this latest accomplishment serves to further validate the importance of her research on a global scale and to support her continued successful track record of discovery.”

Suarez’s research has already taken her to locations such as the

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cretaceous Cedar Mountain Formation of Utah, the Xinminpu Group of Gansu Province in China, the Prince Creek Formation off the North Slope of Alaska and the Triassic-Jurassic Moenave Formation of southern Utah.

She primarily focuses on using trace element and stable isotope geochemistry of fossil vertebrates and invertebrates to understand paleoecology, paleoclimatology and taphonomy of ancient terrestrial ecosystems.

“My research aims to characterize the occurrence of large scale fluxes of carbon into the atmosphere by identifying the hallmark of rift eruptions, a large negative carbon isotope excursion in the rock and fossil record and associating it with the occurrence of extinction on land,” said Suarez, a native of San Antonio who joined the University of Arkansas in 2012. “This study to some extent is an experiment that tests what can happen given large-scale carbon flux into the atmosphere.”

In 2004, Suarez and her identical twin sister, Marina, had a new dinosaur from the Cedar Mountain Formation of Utah named after them for discovering the site it came from; it is called Geminiraptor suarezarum. n

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ON THE HILL

U of A Evolutionary Biologist Awarded $540,000 by Simons Foundation The Simons Foundation has awarded $540,000 to University of Arkansas biologist Andrew Alverson to study the evolution of microscopic marine algae in the Baltic Sea. Alverson is one of four researchers across the United States selected as a 2016 Simons Early Career Investigator in Marine Microbial Ecology and Evolution.

Alverson studies diatoms, one of the world’s most diverse groups of microalgae, also known as phytoplankton. Diatoms are single-celled algae that are found in oceans, lakes and rivers — practically anywhere there is sunlight and moisture. They are prolific photosynthesizers, producing one-fifth of the world’s oxygen, and are a key primary producer for ocean food webs.

For the Simons grant, Alverson will focus on a single diatom species — Skeletonema marinoi — which began life in the ocean and was carried inland when the Baltic Sea was formed following glacial erosion some 10,000 years ago. The sea is brackish, meaning it is saltier than fresh water but not as salty as seawater.

“The Baltic Sea is interesting because of its young age and intermediate, brackish habitat,” Alverson said. “Working with collaborators at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, we’ll determine how this diatom adapted to low salinity in such a short period of time.”

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Evolutionary biology is a historical science but it provides a powerful means of looking forward as well including the adaptation of species to global climate change, Alverson said.

“Increased atmospheric carbon and global warming are having profound impacts on the world’s oceans,” he said. “Changing precipitation patterns and melting polar ice caps are freshening large regions of the ocean. Although these changes are predicted to have important impacts on the phytoplankton communities in these areas, relatively few data are available to predict how phytoplankton will respond to a rapidly changing ocean.”

Data from a close relative, skeletonema potamos, which has independently adapted to freshwaters, will show whether there is more than one adaptive solution to managing salinity stress, Alverson said, providing general insights into the adaptive potential of phytoplankton to a rapidly changing ocean.

Alverson is an assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.

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Students Recover 11,600 Pounds of Food

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Student volunteers from Razorback Food Recovery gave away 11,600 pounds of unserved food to four local relief agencies during the annual Walmart Shareholders week in June.

Chartwells Dining Service associates collected and sorted the unserved food during the Walmart Week events, determining what could be saved and distributed. The food was stored in a refrigerator trailer donated by Tyson Food’s Office of Corporate Social Responsibility.

“A tremendous amount of work goes into this initiative, and we are very proud of the extra effort our Chartwells associates make,” said Kim Johnson, Chartwells marketing manager. “Walmart Week is very intense for everyone involved, but our associates know the student volunteers from working with them during the academic year and they all share a passion for this project. Together they make it happen.”

Chartwells also provides the fuel for the generator that runs the Tyson trailer’s refrigeration unit during the week.

Representatives from four local agencies — LifeSource International, 7 Hills Day Center, the House of Hope Mission Center and Salvation Army — arrived to pick up the unserved food through the course of the week, with the student volunteers unloading the truck and helping with the “heavy lifting.”

Razorback Food Recovery is a program of the Volunteer Action Center at the University of Arkansas, and has been active on campus since early 2014. It was established to recover unserved food from the dining services and donate it to local organizations that feed hungry people. n

Researchers Bring Davidsonville Back to Life Davidsonville was little more than dirt and folklore for generations.

That changed when the Arkansas Archeological Survey began excavations at the state park in northeast Arkansas that bears the town’s name. Davidsonville was founded in 1816 but abandoned in 1829.

Davidsonville came back to life in recent years when the Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies at the University of Arkansas used historical documentation, found artifacts and foundation remains to digitally re-create some of the town’s significant structures to scale.

The CAST project, known as Davidsonville Interactive, features seven core structures: a post office — the first in what became the state of Arkansas — a courthouse, a jail, a tavern, a blacksmith shop, a

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cotton gin and a wooden ferry landing/dock on the Black River. The visualization allows the viewer to see how Davidsonville likely looked in the 1820s.

“This is a wonderful way to present types of information gathered by archeological excavations for the public,” said Kathy Cande of the Arkansas Archeological Survey. “It helped my own thinking about what the town might have looked like when occupied.”

CAST has digitally rebuilt the town of Davidsonville for visitors to Davidsonville State Park in Pocahontas. The center created an interactive digital kiosk featured in the park’s new visitor center. n

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Louisiana Voucher Program Helps Desegregate Public Schools, Study Finds University of Arkansas researchers took a deep look at data on the school voucher program in Louisiana and found that it had reduced racial stratification in public schools although it appeared to increase racial stratification in private schools, according to a study published online in Education and Urban Society.

Researchers in the Department of Education Reform used data collected for an ongoing evaluation of the Louisiana Scholarship Program to analyze effects of the voucher program and examine whether it harmed state efforts at desegregation, for example by allowing white students to leave schools with high black student populations. A federal lawsuit was filed in 2013 against Louisiana and its voucher program claiming that the voucher system hurt desegregation efforts.

Researchers found that the vast majority of student transfers in the voucher program increased desegregation of public schools by reducing racial stratification in those schools, said Anna Egalite, lead author of the paper and a University of Arkansas alumna who is now an assistant professor at North Carolina State University.

Egalite worked with Jon Mills, also a former University of Arkansas graduate student, and Patrick J. Wolf, University of Arkansas professor and holder of the Twenty-First Century Endowed Chair in School Choice, to conduct the study.

“The results show that 82 percent of student transfers through the voucher system decreased racial stratification in public schools,” Egalite said. “At the same time, 55 percent of transfers increased racial stratification in private schools,” such as when black voucher students enrolled in private schools with predominantly black student populations.

A subgroup study of schools under federal desegregation orders found a significant reduction in racial stratification in public schools and no impact on private schools, Egalite said. Specifically, 75 percent of transfers reduced racial stratification in these public schools.

“Integration in public schools was improved — a positive outcome,” she said. The authors published preliminary results in the journal Education Next in October 2014, where their findings helped inform the conversation about the lawsuit on Twitter and blogs. The U.S. Justice Department hired an independent researcher to conduct a similar study.

The district court ruled that the voucher program could continue, as long as state officials provided the federal government with demographic information about the voucher students. That reporting requirement was overturned last fall. “We’re pleased our research was able to address such an important and policy-relevant question,” Egalite said. n

Online Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Launches For the first time, students throughout the state and nation can now earn a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Arkansas without traveling to the Fayetteville campus. The state’s flagship institution launched its fully online Bachelor of Arts in communication degree this fall.

This is the second fully online bachelor’s degree program offered by the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, and the fifth bachelor’s degree program offered online by the Fulbright College that also offers an online bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies.

“We are very excited about this program launch, particularly because communication is at the heart of all successful media, business and governmental agencies,” said Todd Shields, dean of Fulbright College.

“Online programs like this also fulfill Fulbright College’s mission to make education accessible and, to paraphrase our college namesake, to

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enrich lives by cultivating free and inquiring minds to advance reason, justice and humanity in our society.”

The program will prepare students for leadership roles in fields like public communications, media and social media consultation, corporate training, sales and management, fundraising and development, and nonprofit advocacy, according to Robert Brady, chair of the Department of Communication and associate professor.

“Identical to our on-campus program, the new online degree in communication uniquely blends personal, group, corporate and social communication contexts with modern message technology and platforms.”

The new program is one of about 40 online programs offered completely or primarily online by University of Arkansas academic colleges and schools. n

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U of A Tops the Nation in Articles Advancing Librarianship in Both Agriculture and Science Librarians at the University of Arkansas were the authors of one in nine articles in science librarianship published in the United States from 2011-2015.

The Special Libraries Association announced winners of “Best in Nation in Science” and “Best in Nation in Agriculture” at its conference in Philadelphia. The awards are given for schools that dominated research output in one of 10 different subject specialties during 20112015. The University of Arkansas won two categories: science and agriculture.

The Special Libraries Association’s Academic Division sponsored

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the study on which the awards were based, written by the University of Arkansas’ Amy Hardin of the Office of Vice Provost for Research and Economic Development, along with Tony Stankus, Distinguished Professor and life sciences librarian.

Their study revealed that 278 U.S. universities contributed 1,255 articles in journals critical to each field. The University of Arkansas contributed 35 articles, more than double the output of the nearest ranking Southeastern Conference school, Texas A&M University, and ranking fourth nationwide. n

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Jonah Monroe BSEE’01

From Intramural Referee to NFL Official

By Ashley Batchelor ★ BA’07

When Jonah Monroe was an electrical engineering student at the University of Arkansas, he started refereeing intramural football.

Monroe “caught the bug” for officiating at the University, and now, more than 15 years later, he is at the highest officiating level: the National Football League. He is a side judge on Terry McAulay’s crew and is official number 120. The side judge’s position is the defensive backfield, 20 yards behind the line toward the same side of the field as the head linesman, according to operations.nfl.com.

Monroe said he watches for pass interference, rules if a receiver is in or out of bounds and makes a goal line ruling of whether or not there is a touchdown when a player is trying to score.

There are currently 124 officials in the NFL, and Monroe is in his second year with the organization. Monroe lives in Baltimore with his wife Heather. He works four preseason games and at least 15 regular season games. He is able to work preseason games in Baltimore, but he can’t officiate his home team, the Baltimore Ravens, in regular season games. He travels with nine crewmates for the season, and he said his closest friends are officials. He worked at a little less than half of the NFL stadiums last year, and his goal is to see all of them.

Being an NFL referee is technically a parttime job, but there are many hours involved in this position. Monroe typically leaves Baltimore on Saturday, officiates a game Sunday afternoon and returns Sunday night. This varies if the game he works is on a different day. As soon as he gets home, he starts watching films from the last game. He has to do rules quizzes, give feedback to his supervisors on calls that he did or didn’t make, and then start scouting the teams for the upcoming week.

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people think we just show up on Sunday and work, but that’s definitely not the case.”

This is not Monroe’s only job, though.

Monroe is a systems engineer at Northrop Grumman in Baltimore. He said his job is flexible, and as long as he gets his work done, everyone is happy. His work colleagues also think “it’s cool what I do,” he added. Heath Bebout, also a U of A engineering alumnus, recruited him to work at Northrop Grumman.

“I recruited Jonah not only because of his exceptional performance in school but also the work ethic that is often a characteristic of people from the U of A. But I way underestimated that,” Bebout said. “I have seen the amount of work he put in to become an NFL referee. An 80 hour work week would not even be the average time he has spent between both full-time careers.”

Monroe’s road to the NFL started when be moved to Baltimore and started refereeing high school football. He refereed high school for three years. College official Patrick Holt then recommended Monroe to his

Division III Conference’s Collegiate Football Officiating Supervisor. Holt is a center judge in the Big Ten Conference and is now in his 12th year as a college official.

“From early in his career, you could tell that he’d be good. When talking about good officials, they are said to have what is referred to as the “IT” Factor. It’s hard to describe what that “IT” is but you know it when you see it.

Jonah has shown that he has “IT” from the first time that he’s stepped onto the field,” Holt said.

After a few years officiating at colleges in Division II and III, he got his break in NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. He worked a year in Conference USA. The next year, the Big East Conference hired him fulltime and he continued with this conference when it changed to the American Athletic Conference. During this time, he was being scouted for the NFL. “For six years, the NFL followed me on my schedule,” he said.

In 2014, Monroe took part in the NFL Officiating Development Program, which provides an opportunity for college-level officials not yet working in the NFL to be exposed to some of the same experiences as NFL officials. Monroe worked one preseason game. At the end of the season, officials from this program are hired for open spots for the next year. Monroe wasn’t hired at the time because there were no openings.

This changed only a few months later.

Monroe got a call June 1, 2015, that one of the officials was out with an injury, and the NFL wanted to hire him as a side judge. “It was a huge, huge surprise. The odds of making it into the NFL are very, very low, so I tried to keep my expectations low.”

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Arkansas Traveler

Week-long bus tour of state covers more than 1,000 miles

By Mark Rushing BA’93

The hardest part about planning a weeklong bus tour of Arkansas is deciding where not to go. A thorough tour of the state, with its pronounced diversity of topography and unique heritage spread across 75 counties, could easily take much longer than five days — especially when the purpose of the trip is to immerse someone in all things Arkansas.

Chancellor Joe Steinmetz, who visited the state for the first time last year, didn’t have all summer available, but he was able to carve out one full week of travel in May to learn more about his new home state and the needs and interests of Arkansans. Steinmetz, his wife Sandy and members of the university’s leadership team covered nearly 1,000 miles, making more than 20 stops in 12 different communities to meet with more than 1,000 alumni, students and friends, as well as leaders in education and business.

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“I learned a lot about the expectations that the people of Arkansas have for the university, and I tried to communicate what they could expect from us as well,” Steinmetz said. “Those two things stand out to me as the highlights of the trip — learning about people across the state and them learning about us.”

Steinmetz plans to make the bus tour a regular event, although the itinerary and passenger list will change.

“I took senior administrators on the tour with me this time but in the future I hope to take new faculty around the state on a similar kind of tour. I think it’s important they get the same context about what this state is all about and I think it’s equally important that the state meet the faculty. That’s where these kind of trips are really, really valuable.

When we deliver an education to our students and when we do research and outreach, it has to be in the context of the state itself since we are the state’s flagship and we are the state’s land grant institution.”

Day 1: An energized group of passengers left campus bright and early on the first day of the tour, headed south. After two stops in Fort Smith, including a visit with leadership at ArcBest Corp., then visits to Mena and Hope, the group finished the day in Texarkana — with a large event for alumni and friends.

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DAY 1 - Fort Smith

ArcBest Corp. and unrelated Razorback Foundation Golf Outing

Alumni and Friends

DAY 1 - Texarkana

Alumni and Friends

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DAY 1 - Hope

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DAY 2 - El Dorado

DAY 2 - El Dorado

DAY 3 - Stuttgart

Rice Research Station

DAY 3 - Helena-West Helena

KIPP Delta Collegiate High

DAY 3 - Helena-West Helena

Central High School

DAY 3 - Newport

Alumni and Friends

Murphy USA

Riceland Foods

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DAY 2 - El Dorado

El Dorado High School

Day 2: A visit to El Dorado High School — including a little recruiting of high-achieving students by Chancellor Steinmetz — kicked off day two. Murphy USA hosted a community lunch before the bus set course for Stuttgart and a dinner hosted by Riceland Foods.

Day 3: Tours of the Rice Research Station and Division of Agriculture Research and Extension office in Stuttgart started the third day of the tour. Visits to Helena-West Helena Central High School and KIPP

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Delta Collegiate High School followed, providing the opportunity to meet with students, faculty and staff. The tour then made its way north for a large gathering of alumni and friends in Newport.

Day 4: The fourth day of the tour started in Searcy where Reynie Rutledge, chair of the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees, coordinated a meeting of area alumni and leaders in business and education at First Security Bank. Searcy stops also included a visit to

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Alumni and Leaders

DAY 4 - Searcy

Harding University

DAY 4 - Searcy

Yarnell’s

DAY 4 - Little Rock National Park Visitor Center and Central High School

DAY 4 - Little Rock

DAY 5 - Conway

Old State House

AETN and Downtown Lunch Meeting

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Arkansas State Capitol

DAY 5 - Altus

Post Familie Winery

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DAY 4 - Little Rock

Harding University and taste testing of new Razorback-inspired ice cream flavors at Yarnell’s (founded in Searcy in 1932). The tour headed to Little Rock for afternoon visits to the Arkansas State Capitol, Little Rock Central High School and the National Park Visitor Center. The chancellor capped the day by visiting with more than 200 alumni, friends and high school seniors from central Arkansas in an evening PIGnic sponsored by the Arkansas Alumni Association on the lawn of the Old State House.

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Day 5: After a morning meeting in Little Rock, the group headed to Conway and the studios of AETN for an interview with noted state journalist Steve Barnes — one of nearly 30 stories or media appearances that resulted from the tour. After an alumni lunch meeting in downtown Conway, the tour made its final stop in Arkansas Wine Country, visiting the Post Familie Winery in Altus, founded in 1880.

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Engineering the Space Shuttle Program Rita Willcoxon, BSIE’82, led NASA shuttle program during its final six years

By Camilla Shumaker BA’01, MFA’09 On July 21, 2011, Atlantis landed at the Kennedy Space Center and NASA employees gathered to watch this historic event. Atlantis was the last STS–Space Transportation System — commonly known as the space shuttle — to fly on a mission. It was the end of an era, and for many employees, the end of their jobs. The mood was not somber, however; it was celebratory.

“Nobody expected us to be able to perform the way we did on these last few missions,” said Robert Cabana, the director of the Kennedy Space Center, as he addressed the crowd of employees. “You performed flawlessly right up to the very end. I can’t say enough good things about the dedication this team has.”

Cabana then called Rita Willcoxon up to the front of the crowd. As the director of Launch Vehicle Processing at NASA, Willcoxon led the shuttle program in its final six years, and was largely responsible for the positive nature of the event. Referring to her and Patty Stratton, a contractor who worked with the shuttle program representing the United Space Alliance, Cabana said, “I don’t know of any two people that care more about this team than the two standing here now. They take care of you like you wouldn’t believe.” He then awarded Willcoxon and Stratton a Distinguished Service Medal and a Distinguished Public Service Medal, for “continuous outstanding leadership contributions provided to the nation’s space shuttle program.”

In a move that was emblematic of her leadership style, Willcoxon leaned over to the microphone and gave all the credit to her employees.

“It’s all about you guys,” she told the crowd. “It’s not about us. You’re the best team ever.”

A Well-Rounded Education Rita Willcoxon grew up as Rita Patterson, and went to Southside High School in Fort Smith. As a child, she loved math and decided she wanted to focus her career around it. She learned about industrial engineering from industrial engineering professor John Imhoff at an

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orientation at the U of A. “He was so dynamic,” she remembered. “I thought, ‘I want to do what that guy does.’”

As a student, Willcoxon took on two different and challenging roles: engineering student and majorette. She has fond memories of studying with fellow engineering students and of twirling a baton on the field while the Razorback band played the fight song.

In 1980 she was crowned St. Patricia in the annual Engineer’s Week celebration.

Willcoxon married her high school sweetheart, Jim, the summer after graduating college. Jim was attending Oklahoma City University. After she graduated, they moved to Oklahoma City, where Jim had a job as a high school teacher. Willcoxon’s first engineering job was at Tinker Air Force Base, where she focused on aircraft maintenance performing fixture design, facility layout, equipment management and logistics studies.

After a few years in Oklahoma, the Willcoxons decided to move to a warmer climate, so they both started looking for jobs in Florida. Rita found a job with the Defense Contract Management Administration. In this role, she represented the government at the Harris Corporation. From there, she started working for NASA where she had a series of jobs in the space industry, working her way up the ladder and honing her management style.

A Career in Space Willcoxon began working at Kennedy Space Center in 1988, in the Payload Operations Directorate. From there, she worked in several key leadership positions at Kennedy, led agency-wide teams, and she had a year-long assignment at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. She has been involved in several Spacelab missions, the Magellan mission, the European Retrievable Carrier (EURECA), the Gamma Ray Observatory and the Cassini mission. Her work supported the Space Shuttle, International Space Station and Expendable Launch Services Programs, as well as future NASA programs. One of the highlights of her career was being part of a team that designed a mission to Mars. For

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work together, and she worked to ensure that NASA’s systems were designed to be operated and repaired easily and cost-effectively. While mechanical and electrical engineers focus on how devices and systems work and how much they cost to build, it is the role of an industrial engineer to look at how these designs affect the people who interact with the technology.

“When you are operating a vehicle, it needs repairs and maintenance,” Willcoxon said, explaining that this raises several questions for an industrial engineer. “How many times will you change the parts? What materials will you need? Will the parts need to be uniquely made or will they be standard? How much staff will be required to maintain the vehicle? What is the schedule timeline?”

In addition to her careful application of industrial engineering principles, Willcoxon strongly believes that relationships among people are vital to the success of any endeavor.

“In everything you do, the people are key,” she explained. “That’s why my number one priority is the people. Because I feel like if I take care of them, they take care of everything else, and so I really emphasize that more than anything.”

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Rita Willcoxon celebrates the last mission of the space shuttle program with the landing and return of Atlantis.

this mission, which unfortunately never took place, a spacecraft would convey a rover to the surface of Mars. The rover would collect samples, which it would send into orbit on a rocket. A spacecraft would pick up a payload canister full of Martian rock and soil samples, and it would convey the samples back to Earth. Willcoxon was responsible for the design and mission requirements of the rocket element of the mission.

Over the years, Willcoxon has earned numerous awards. In addition to the Distinguished Service Medal and a Distinguished Public Service Medal, she has received the Silver Snoopy award, two Exceptional Achievement Medals, the Outstanding Leadership Medal and an Exceptional Service Medal. When the Space Shuttle Program reached its final flight, the U.S. Senate honored the men and women of the program with Senate Resolution 233, and Willcoxon received a personal copy from U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson with a thank you note.

In the course of her career, Willcoxon’s industrial engineering point of view proved useful. She is an expert in the ways technology and people

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In 2006, Willcoxon became the director of Launch Vehicle Processing. In this role, she was responsible for the launches of the Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour shuttles, and she managed approximately 5,400 civil service and contractor employees.

The first space shuttle, Columbia, launched in 1981. Over the next three decades, these vehicles carried more than 600 crewmembers and over 3 million pounds of cargo into space. During the six years that Willcoxon oversaw the program, Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour launched 21 times, carrying astronauts, supplies, laboratories and equipment for the International Space Station. In previous years of the Shuttle Program, the shuttle carried communications and defense satellites, and it transported interplanetary spacecraft, such as Gallileo, and telescopes, including the famous Hubble Space Telescope.

Willcoxon was the first and only woman to have this NASA director position. She explained this as a sign of changing times. “This organization for a long time was mostly men,” she said. “If you look at my direct reports right now, 50 percent are women.”

When it came to her gender, Willcoxon said, “I’ve really not felt like there’s been any holdback at all. Maybe it’s just my personality. I’m never going to back off of an opportunity. If somebody thinks I can do something, I’m going to step up and try to do it.”

Integrating Technology and People Willcoxon and her employees were responsible for making sure that the space shuttles were completely prepared for their journeys. The contents of the shuttles, called the payload, had to be carefully designed, prepared and packed away for the journey, and Willcoxon’s industrial

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engineering training and previous payload experience made her an made a “human shuttle” in a parking lot and videotaped it for expert in the processes needed to make sure each shuttle’s payload was YouTube. Willcoxon honored all the shuttle employees who had been safe and secure. with the program from the beginning as “Shuttle Legends,” conducting Before a shuttle launched, workers had to check that all the special ceremonies and providing them with a Shuttle Legend patch. components of the payload had been tested to make sure the materials She and her management team even organized a Jimmy Buffett concert would survive in the harsh environment of space, and that all the for employees after the last shuttle launch. “I tried to make people feel equipment would work properly. Then, they had to figure out the special, pointing out to them that they were a part of history,” she said. best way to integrate the payload into the shuttle. It needed to be “They had a tremendous amount to be proud of.” securely held in place, making the best use of the limited capacity of space and weight the shuttle had to offer. Finally, the entire arrangement had to be thoroughly tested through simulations and everything had to be double checked before launch.

The shuttle missions involved complex arrangements of equipment and technology, but Willcoxon pointed out that behind each mission there was also a complex arrangement of people. Willcoxon and her teams Rita Willcoxon, second from right on first row, and team of directors involved in the NASA space shuttle program are honored for their work. worked alongside government contractors, university faculty and employees of other NASA labs, Five months after the shuttle program ended, Willcoxon began a job such as the Jet Propulsion Lab. Each group had a distinct culture at General Electric, Transportation. Willcoxon was still looking out for and a different set of norms and expectations. Like the different her employees, and brought several of them with her from NASA to components of the payloads, these had to be integrated so they could GE. In a more down to earth role, she led a group that put intelligent work together effectively. controls inside locomotives and along train tracks. These systems “At Kennedy, everything came together,” said Willcoxon, explaining included safety software and electronic systems that could save fuel that she used similar problem solving skills on both technical and and optimize trips. This job took her around the world, to Europe, the human problems. “You’ve got to be very customer-oriented when United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil and all over the United States. After a lot of people and organizations are giving you requirements,” she nine months, she decided to back off from the travel, moving down explained. “A lot of people are throwing things your way, so you’ve to part time, and then retiring after four years with the company. She really got to be able to have a lot of patience, and you’ve got to be and Jim live in Florida, where he was the principal at Melbourne High able to work really well with other people. You’ve got to work hard to School. They have two children, a daughter Erica, who is 26 and a son, understand what it is they need you to do with their hardware that Grant, who is 21. they’re bringing here, and that now you’re responsible for integrating With a little more time on her hands, Willcoxon has decided to it all together and getting it ready for launch. So there’s a lot of spend more time at the school where she started on her career path. communication, a lot of forums.”

She visited the University of Arkansas last fall, connecting with the For Willcoxon, solving human problems meant being accessible to Department of Industrial Engineering and taking part in a Society of Women Engineers career panel, as well as reuniting with her everyone she worked with, and paying close attention in order to catch issues before they became a problem. “I have small group meetings with fellow baton twirlers, and Pi Beta Phi sorority sisters. After a career filled with solving technical problems and helping people work people to talk one-on-one about what their issues are,” she said in her oral history. “It’s just another way to make sure that they know that I’m together, Willcoxon can now use her engineering and management skills to provide a role for students in the College of Engineering, and always there for them, and that my focus is on the people.” they are lucky to have an opportunity to benefit from her knowledge Once the space shuttle program ended, Discovery, Atlantis and and experience.

Endeavour were moved to their final homes in museums, where they “Never stop learning” is Willcoxon’s advice to students. “Don’t get will be remembered and honored. Willcoxon explained that the thing comfortable. Always push yourself. Don’t be afraid to do something she is most proud of in her career is the way she was able to honor the different.” n employees who had worked in the program, as well. Her employees

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HELPERS Staff Keep Campus Going, Assist Students and Faculty

By Bettina Lehovec

What comes to mind when you think about the people who make the University of Arkansas what it is?

Chances are it isn’t the custodian in Bell Engineering or the grants administrator in the agricultural college.

Yet the nearly 3,300 staff members on campus play a pivotal role each day, supporting students and faculty in myriad ways. This issue of Arkansas takes a peek at just a few of those jobs. Who knows? Someone may be the person who made your student journey just a little bit easier.

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Judy Stone Administrative Support Supervisor Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design Judy Stone has “the good job” — able to meet people and advance the university’s mission without having to give grades, she said.

As administrative support supervisor for the advising office of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, Stone is the first point of contact for prospective students and their families.

She arranges meetings, fields phone calls and occasionally leads new student tours. She develops materials and coordinates faculty, alumni and student ambassadors for recruitment events. She helps with new student orientation in June.

Stone plays a part in providing students access to Vol Walker Hall, the home of the architecture and design school, something they need 24/7, and coordinates the selection process for scholarships for current students, incoming freshmen and study abroad.

She is one of about 400 clerical and secretarial staffers at the university — women and men who support students, faculty and

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administrative management in myriad ways.

“There’s a lot of satisfaction in my job,” Stone said. “I get to see students come in for their initial tour and return that first year, so afraid.

Just a very short time later, I see them walk across that stage and go off to work in Chicago — or stay here and open a business.”

She keeps a file of thank you notes from students and parents grateful for her help and excited about coming to the university. “That means more to me sometimes than a paycheck.”

Stone has worked for the university since 1992 — 12 years in her current position and 12 years as administrative support in nursing, emergency medicine and landscape architecture.

She visits each studio class during the semester to keep current with the latest projects and research — one of her favorite things about working in the Fay Jones School.

“You might have 23 students and 23 different designs,” she said. “I never see the same thing twice.”

Stone strives to keep her presentation fresh — a challenge during new student orientation in June, she said.

“We may have said it 20 times, but it’s the very first time for that student and parents. I try to say it as new every time.”

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Blackboard Support Specialist Instructional Design and Support Services Abi Moser is the IT support person we all want to find on the end of the phone. Pleasant and laughing, she delights in helping people solve the problems they are having with Blackboard Learn, the university’s online learning management system.

“I love working through people’s problems — and not just their Blackboard problems,” Moser said. “People will call frustrated and anxious. If I can get them off the phone feeling relaxed and OK, I am 100 percent satisfied with how that went.”

Moser divides her time between fielding calls at the Blackboard Help Desk and training students, faculty and teaching assistants in how better to use Blackboard Learn. She is part of the newly created Learning Technology Support team at the Global Campus, working within the Instructional Design and Support Services unit to provide campuswide support.

Moser’s work with faculty is equal parts IT support and instructional design. “I’m helping you clear your browser cache and I’m helping you create tests,” she said.

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All university classes are set up on Blackboard; individual instructors determine the extent to which the online learning system is used. Some faculty members post class syllabi and grades. Others post lectures, materials and/or activities to complement face-to-face learning in the classroom. Some courses are offered entirely online.

Moser is one of more than 300 university employees who fill technical and paraprofessional roles. The vast majority work in information technology, tackling tasks from data entry to web design.

Moser has been at the university since 2001 — when she came as an 18-year-old freshman with a three-month-old baby in tow. As a graduate student in communication, she began mentoring fellow teaching assistants and instructors in Blackboard Learn, frustrated by the lack of understanding she encountered.

Her unofficial position morphed into a “real job” in 2010, when Moser helped start the Blackboard Learn Help Desk. The desk responded to 7,193 calls in 2015.

Moser’s goal is to empower people to take charge of their experience with Blackboard Learn. “My job is making people not be afraid to click on things,” she said with a laugh.

The one thing that can make her lose her good humor is someone intent on blocking their own ability to learn. “In my experience, no one is incapable. We’re in a college environment: Give it the old college try!

You can do this.”

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Terrance L. Boyd ★ Associate Director of Recruitment and Retention Honors College Terrance Boyd grew up in Humphrey, a Delta town of fewer than 600 people. His family took trips throughout the region, but if they couldn’t get there by car, they didn’t go.

Then came a summer of study abroad in Madrid, funded by the U of A Honors College when Boyd was an underclassman. His sense of the world expanded exponentially.

As associate director of recruitment and retention for the Honors College, Boyd wants to give that same opportunity to others, particularly first-generation students and those from other underrepresented groups.

“I want students to understand that the world is bigger than our immediate circle, our immediate country,” he said. “There may be different cultures, different languages, but we’re still human. We can learn from each other.”

Boyd is one of about 2,000 people on campus filling the diverse job category of non-faculty professionals, both in administrative and academic roles. Their tasks range from management to postdoctoral research to specialists in myriad professions, such as marketing, accounting and technical support.

Boyd’s job encompasses three roles: recruiting qualified high school juniors and seniors to the Honors College, keeping students in the

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Honors College once they’re here, and mentoring new students through the Honors College Path Program.

Established in 2014, the Path Program’s mission is to help talented students from underrepresented populations achieve academic success.

Path Program students often have excellent grades and impressive community service experience, but fail to meet the required ACT score for the Honors College. Boyd works with the admissions office and the Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education to identify such students and help them meet requirements through a two-year program of individual and group mentoring.

“We want to give them more exposure, make them more competitive for other scholarships and graduate programs,” Boyd said. Honors College students benefit from a wealth of opportunities such as study abroad, internships, undergraduate research and networking opportunities such as Lunch and Learn.

“It’s not only about the degree you earn, but how you maximize your potential within your undergraduate degree,” Boyd said. “Path Program students dream big, but a lot of them don’t know how to ask — or what exactly to ask.” Boyd is available 24/7 with answers.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in retail from the Sam M. Walton College of Business in 2013 and a master’s degree in operations management from the College of Engineering in 2014. He’s happy to be working with students, watching them grow in confidence as they mature.

“To have a chance to work with students, to get them excited and engaged with college, to afford them these opportunities, is enlightening and enjoyable.”

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Mary Herrington Registrar School of Law As registrar for the School of Law, Mary Herrington tracks the 350 students in the program at any given time, making sure all requirements are met for graduation. She registers students for classes, assists with class scheduling and works with faculty to set up exams on ExamSoft, the same software students will use for the Arkansas Bar exam.

Herrington has worked for the university since 1983. She served as office manager for the Department of Anthropology for the first 18 years, helping students and staff with all manner of administrative tasks.

She moved to the School of Law in 2002, starting as administrative assistant to the associate dean of academic affairs and the assistant dean of administration and registrar. When the role of registrar became a

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separate position in January 2015, Herrington moved up to fill that role.

“The law school has been supportive on training and advancement, which allows me to be where I am today,” she said. She is one of many university employees who has risen through the ranks, moving into more complicated and higher paying positions over time.

Herrington also has taken advantage of the university’s tuition reduction policy for staff to plug away at her studies and earn two degrees.

She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in vocational education from the College of Education and Health Professions in the summer of 2002.

She started on her master’s degree in academic plan workforce development education that fall. “I wanted to do it for me,” she said. “I was so close (to getting a master’s). Why not?”

Both programs taught human resources development skills she has used in her day-to-day work, Herrington said.

She is a member of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers and the National Network of Law School Officers.

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Rodney Hughes ★ Rodney Hughes started working for the university the year he graduated from high school, joining the electric crew as a helper soon after that. Thirty-five years later, Hughes is foreman of the electric shop, overseeing 15 electricians, helpers and alarm techs.

He and his crew are among the 170 skilled craftsmen in the Department of Facilities Management, handling tasks from painting and plumbing to environmental health and safety to vehicle maintenance and repair.

Whether it’s running new wire, testing fire alarms or entering data for electronic card access, Hughes and his crew literally keep the doors open and the lights on.

Unlike most of the campus, which goes into relaxed mode during summer months, Hughes and his crew swing into high gear when students are gone. They’re not involved in new construction, but they’re in the midst of all the remodeling that goes on.

“We’re constantly remodeling classrooms, offices and other spaces,” Hughes said. “A brand new design means all new electricity. Summer is when we get our work done.”

The crew keeps busy through the academic year, as well, maintaining and repairing more than 1,800 light poles, nearly 90 emergency generators and about 500 security and fire alarm systems across campus.

The crew also mans the motor repair shop and is on call around the clock for emergencies.

Hughes learned his trade while on the job, taking four years of night classes to become a journeyman electrician. He followed that up with a master’s license and, in 2004, became head of the electric shop.

He left the university for a brief period early in his career, but took a cut in pay to come back.

“This is where I wanted to be — for the benefits, the vacation and the retirement pay,” he said. “And we have a lot of fun here. It’s a nice place to work.”

Hughes served on the Staff Senate in the 2000s and was honored with a community service award in 2005-06. A proud Eagle Scout, Hughes has been a Boy Scouts of America troop leader since 1982.

He also was instrumental in keeping Brentwood Park on U.S. Highway 71 open after Interstate 49 was built, helping write a state grant to build a pavilion and develop walking trails. Hughes continues to serve as caretaker for the park. n

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President’s Message:

Becoming a Razorback I am very grateful for the opportunity to serve as president of the Arkansas Alumni Association for the next two years. My goals for the Association are simple — to support its mission of connecting and serving the University of Arkansas family and to build on the legacy of those who have served before me.

I was not born a Razorback. My family moved from Virginia to Arkansas as I was entering high school. Both of my parents worked.

My father served in the U.S. Air Force and transferred to Little Rock Air Force Base in 1974. My mother worked as a bank teller at First Jacksonville Bank. They worked extremely hard so my sisters and I could have a better life.

I am the second person in my family to attend college. I am not sure exactly why I chose Arkansas, but it has been a great decision. My freshman year, 1977-78, was Lou Holtz’s first year as head football coach and the Triplets’ final year under Eddie Sutton. I graduated in 1981, with a degree in accounting. It was a great time to be a Hog, and my Arkansas education has served me well.

My mother moved to the Wichita, Kansas area, after my father passed away in 2011. I also have two older sisters, eight nieces and nephews (three of whom are married and another who is about to be!), five great nieces and nephews, and, thanks to a career in the oil and gas business, friends around the world. I retired from BP in June after 34 years, following assignments in Tulsa, Chicago and Houston. Since 2010, I had served as Controller, BP America.

While I grew up and have worked mostly outside Arkansas, I love this state and the university with the zeal of a convert. Whenever I am in Arkansas, it feels as if I am “home.” That’s both a literal and figurative statement. I live in Houston, but have maintained a second home in Fayetteville since 2005.

Whether you converted, as I did, or were born into it, we share experiences and a sense of place as members of a diverse UA family. We

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honor and celebrate the same traditions — calling the Hogs, Senior Walk and Dickson Street to name a few. As a result, we also enjoy, encourage and help one another. In Arkansas, across the country, and around the world, individuals and local alumni chapters host watch parties and other social activities, organize networking opportunities, perform community service and raise scholarship money.

One of my priorities is to grow the Association’s scholarship program.

Making an Arkansas education more affordable is essential to recruiting and retaining capable, hard-working students. Chancellor Steinmetz recently noted, “… the most important thing we can do during our current capital campaign, Campaign Arkansas, is create more needbased scholarships.”

As an expression of my personal commitment and to honor my parents, I have established the Forrest and Barbara Eldred Endowed Scholarship at the Arkansas Alumni Association and the Forrest and Barbara Eldred Endowed Accounting Award (soon to be scholarship) in the Walton College of Business. I also have volunteered my time through service on the Arkansas Alumni Association board, Walton College Accounting Advisory board and Campaign Arkansas. Please join me in expressing your commitment too.

Let me note two recent memorials before concluding. Doris Cook passed away in January. Dr. Cook taught at the university for 53 years and educated thousands of accounting students, including me. Among her many “firsts,” she was the first woman CPA in Arkansas. I only appreciated it later, but her tough, no-nonsense approach was perhaps her best lesson. Also, one of my college roommates, Gary Keadle, passed away in July after a brief illness. He was one of a kind and will be missed.

Last, please join me at this year’s Alumni Awards Celebration on Oct. 14 as we honor and celebrate the success of some truly exceptional fellow Hogs. The Alumni Awards Celebration is one of the Association’s great traditions. I promise the evening will fill you with Razorback Pride!

Woo Pig, Don Eldred ✪+ BSBA’81 President, Arkansas Alumni Association

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Benjamin Payne from Vilonia, AR

Past Presidents of the Arkansas Alumni Association Board of Directors 1923-24 Joseph Kirby Mahone ✪ BA’07 1924-25 Robert Hill Carruth BA’11 1925-26 James E. Rutherford ✪ BA’22 1926-27 Winston Lee Winters BSCE’06 1927-28 J.L. Longino BSEE’03 1928-29 Alfred Boyde Cypert BA’12 1929-30 James William Trimble BA’17 1930-31 G. DeMatt Henderson BA’01 LLB’03 1931-32 Dr. Jasper Neighbors MD’18 1932-33 Scott D. Hamilton BA’24 1933-34 Charles A. Walls BA’07 1934-35 Arthur D. Pope BA’06 1935-36 John C. Ashley BA’11 1936-37 Beloit Taylor BA’19 1937-38 John P. Woods ✪ BA’09 1938-39 Glen Rose ★ BSE’28 MS’31 1939-40 Claude J. Byrd ★ BSA’25 1940-41 Charles Frierson Jr. ’29 1941-42 John B. Daniels BSA’33 1942-44 G. DeMatt Henderson BA’01 LLB’03 1944-45 Dr. M. L. Dalton MD’32 1945-46 Jack East ✪ BSE’24 1946-47 Steve Creekmore ★ BSBA’11 1947-48 Maupin Cummings ✪ BA’32 1948-49 Roy Milum BA’04, LLD’58 1949-50 Paul Sullins ✪ JD’37 1950-51 Francis Cherry LLB’38 1951-52 J.C. Gibson BA’24 MS’38 1952-53 George Makris ✪ BSBA’37 1953-54 Edward B. Dillon Jr. ★LLB’50 1954-55 Beloit Taylor BA’19 1955-56 Louis L. Ramsay Jr. LLB’47 LLD’88 1956-57 Stanley Wood ✪ BA’23 1957-58 A.L. Whitten MS’40 1958-59 W.R. “Dub”Harrison BA’20 1959-60 E.M. “Mack”Anderson✪+ BA’32 1960-61 Warren Wood ✪ LLB’32 1961-62 Owen Calhoun Pearce BSBA’41 LLB’41 1962-63 James C. Hale BA’33 1963-64 Jack East Jr. BSBA’48 1964-65 J. Fred Patton ✪+ BA’29 MA’36 1965-66 P.K. Holmes Jr. ✪ BA’37 LLB’39 1966-67 William H. Bowen ★ LLB’49 1967-68 Guy H. Lackey ✪+ BSBA’49

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1968-69 Robert P. Taylor ✪+ BSBA’47 MS 1948 1969-70 John Ed Chambers BA’39 LLB’40 1970-71 Chester H. Lauck ’25 1971-72 Nathan Gordon ✪+ JD’39 1972-73 Charles E. Scharlau ✪+ LLB’58 1973-74 Carl L. Johnson ★ BSBA’47 1974-75 R. Cecil Powers ✪ BSBA’30 1975-76 J.C. Reeves ✪ ’25 1976-77 Elizabeth (Sissi) Riggs Brandon ✪+ BSE’55 1977-78 Roy Murphy ✪+ BSIM’49 1978-79 Fred Livingston ✪ BSBA’55 1979-80 Tracy Scott ✪ BSE’53 1980-81 Edward W. Stevenson ✪+ BSBA’60 1981-82 Fred Livingston ✪ BSBA’55 1982-83 Don Schnipper ✪+ BA’63 JD’64 1983-84 Mary Trimble Maier ✪+ BA’49 1984-85 Bart Lindsey ✪+ BSBA’67 1985-86 W. Kelvin Wyrick ✪+ BSE’59 1986-87 Larry G. Stephens ✪+ BSIE’58 1987-88 Rebecca Shreve ✪+ BSE’60 MED’63 1988-89 Robert T. Dawson ✪+ BA’60 LLB’65 1989-90 Gregory B. Graham ✪+ BSBA’70 JD’72 1990-91 Blake Schultz ✪+ BA’51 1991-92 Chuck Dudley ✪+ BSBA’76 MBA’77 1992-93 Harriet Hudson Phillips ✪+ BA’72 1993-94 Richard Hatfield ✪+ BSBA’65 LLB’67 1994-95 Jenny Mitchell Adair ✪+ BA’62 1995-96 Jack McNulty ✪+ BSBA’67 JD’70 1996-97 Sylvia Boyer ✪+ BSE’63 1997-98 Morris Fair ★ BSBA’56 1998-00 H. Lawson Hembree IV ✪+ BSA’83 2000-02 Jeffery R. Johnson ✪+ BA’70 2002-04 Edward Bradford ✪+ BSE’55 MED’56 2004-06 Brian M. Rosenthal ✪+ BSBA’84 2006-08 Kenny Gibbs ✪+ BSBA’85 2008-10 Gerald Jordan ✪+ BA’70 2010-12 Steve Nipper ✪+ BSBA’71 MBA’73 2012-14 John Reap ✪+ BSBA’70 2014-16 Stephanie S. Streett ✪ BS’91

“I do not know if my dream of attending the University of Arkansas would have been possible if it were not for you.

Thank you for awarding me with the Roads scholarship and for making my dreams come true.”

Sarah Lowe from Rogersville, MO “Thank you for your support and willingness to help me achieve my goals. It truly is a great honor.”

Brittany Lyons from Fayetteville, AR “Not only does this scholarship help my family and me, it motivates me to work even harder in college, so I can set a good example on campus and make the Alumni Association proud.”

For more information about supporting Arkansas Alumni Association Scholarships, contact: Arkansas Alumni Association Scholarships www.arkansasalumni.org email: alumnisp@uark.edu P: 479-575-6391 F: 479-575-5177

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Arkansas Alumni Association to Honor Alumni, Faculty and Friends The Arkansas Alumni Association will host its 72nd annual Alumni Awards Celebration at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, at the Fayetteville Town Center.

This year’s awards honor the accomplishments of alumni, faculty and friends and include:

Registration for this year’s Alumni Awards Celebration is available online at www.arkansasalumni. org/2016AlumniAwards. Register by Sept. 30. Registration is $100 per person and $25 of each ticket will go directly to

• Citation of Distinguished Alumni Awards • Andrew J. Lucas Alumni Service Award • Community Service Award • Young Alumni Award • Honorary Alumni Award • Faculty Distinguished Achievement Awards • Charles and Nadine Baum Faculty Teaching Award

support Alumni Association Scholarship program. For Alumni Awards Celebration ticket and sponsorship information, please contact Deb Euculano at alumniawards@ arkansasalumni.org or 479-575-2292.

An online Homecoming Auction will be open from Oct. 7-21. Learn more about the online auction at www.arkansasalumni. org/2016auction.

Arkansas Alumni Association Honorees Carl Collier ✪+ BS’64

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Frank Fletcher will receive a Citation of Distinguished Alumni Award, which recognizes exceptional professional and personal achievement and extraordinary distinction in a chosen field. Fletcher started Cheyenne Industries, and the company began making lamps, mirrors and framed art and grew to become the largest lamp company in the United States. He expanded manufacturing into Taiwan and then mainland China and grew the business to $100 million-plus in annual sales before selling the company in December 2010. He also owns Wyndham Riverfront Hotel, Benihana’s Japanese Steakhouse, Riverfront Steakhouse, The Fletcher Realty Company, Fletcher Bensky Furs and several car dealerships. He was inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame in 2013. He also founded Students Acquiring Knowledge through Enterprise (S.A.K.E.), which is a student-run, nonprofit business operated through the University of Arkansas’ Sam M. Walton College of Business.

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Carl Collier will receive the Community Service Award, which recognizes unselfish and extensive service by alumni to their community and humankind. Collier graduated with a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1964 and joined his brother Morris and his father in the family business, Collier Drug Store.

He has community service awards from both Washington Regional Medical Center and the Arkansas Pharmacists Association. He has also been active in community and national organizations, including the American Red Cross, Washington Regional Hospice, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Rotary, Dickson Street Improvement District, Fayetteville Public Schools and the United Way.

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There are many alumni societies in which alumni can get involved. The societies include: Ingrid Fritsch

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Ingrid Fritsch has been selected to receive the Faculty Distinguished Achievement Award in the field of research.

Fritsch is a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Arkansas. She has pioneered the field of redox-magnetohydrodynamic microfluidics and developed multifunctional miniaturized analytical devices and sensors, including protein and DNA-hybridization microarrays interfaced to electrochemical detection. The work is important in developing portable devices for environmental and point-of-care chemical analysis.

She is the recipient of the Society of Electroanalytical Chemistry Young Investigator Award, a National Science Foundation Career Award, an NSF Special Creativity Extension and an American Chemical Society Chemistry Ambassadorship.

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Kenny Gibbs will receive the Andrew J. Lucas Service Award, which acknowledges significant contributions of time and energy on behalf of the University of Arkansas and the Alumni Association. He has worked with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. for 30 years and is now senior vice president-wealth management. He is the president-elect of Little Rock Rotary Club 99. He has volunteered for the Alumni Association for more than 20 years. Gibbs has served on the Campaign Arkansas Committee and the Central Arkansas Advisory Committee, and he is past president of both the Capitol Chapter and National Board. During his time as national board president, he was instrumental in promoting the Alumni Association and its membership program.

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Animal Science Associated Student Government Black Alumni Society Bumpers Alumni Society Civil Engineering Engineering Early Career Latino Alumni Society Law Alumni Society Lemke Journalism Alumni Society Master of Science Operations Management Nursing Alumni Society PRIDE Alumni Society Razorback Band Alumni Society Razorbacks Worldwide For more information on joining a society, contact Angela Monts at 479.575.2812 or ammonts@uark.edu.

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Jeff Long will receive the Honorary Alumni Award, which honors non-alumni who have served, promoted, developed and loved the University of Arkansas in the tradition of an Arkansas graduate. Long joined the university in fall 2007 as the vice chancellor and director of athletics at the University of Arkansas. He was appointed as the first chair of the College Football Playoff Selection committee. In 2013, Long was named as the Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year for the Football Bowl Subdivision. In spring 2012 the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation and its longtime chair Fred W. Smith made a combined gift of more than $1.25 million to the program in recognition of Long’s leadership of Razorback Athletics. Long has more than two decades experience in athletic administration at the Division I level, including the University of Oklahoma, University of Michigan, Virginia Tech University and Eastern Kentucky University prior to his position at the University of Arkansas.

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Connie Lewis Lensing will receive a Citation of Distinguished Alumni Award.

Lensing, who lives in Memphis, is senior vice president in the legal department at FedEx Express, the world’s largest express transportation company. She is admitted to the bars of several federal circuits, Arkansas, Texas, Tennessee and the U.S. Supreme Court, where she argued a case during the 2007 term. Lensing graduated with a Juris Doctor with honors from the University of Arkansas School of Law and was associate editor of the Arkansas Law Review. She currently sits on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committees of both the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Legal Reform and the National Civil Rights Museum. She is a four-time recipient of FedEx’s most prestigious award, the Five Star.

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Doug McMillon ✪ BSBA’89 Doug McMillon, president and CEO of Walmart Stores Inc., will receive a Citation of Distinguished Alumni Award.

As CEO, McMillon leads a strong management team that is working to deliver Walmart’s mission of “saving people money so they can live better,” according to the Walmart.com website.

From February 2009 to February 2014, McMillon served as president and chief executive officer of Walmart International, a fast-growing segment of Walmart’s overall operations, with more than 6,400 stores and nearly 800,000 associates in 26 countries outside the United States.

He has served on the board of directors for Walmart Stores since 2009 and currently is the chair of the Executive and Global Compensation committees. McMillon also serves on the advisory board of the Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management in Beijing, China; the executive committee of Business Roundtable; and the Dean’s Advisory Board for the Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. He also earned a master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance from the University of Tulsa.

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William Schwab has been chosen for the Faculty Distinguished Achievement Award in the field of professional service. Schwab is a University Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice.

He was named dean of the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences in July 2008, and after completing his appointment in 2011, he returned to the sociology faculty. He has served as associate dean of Fulbright College and was chair of the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice twice. He has written four books and numerous articles, papers and technical reports, and he has received research grants totaling more than $2.5 million. Schwab has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio; a master’s degree in urban studies from the University of Akron; and, he earned a master’s degree in sociology and a doctorate in sociology/urban ecology from Ohio State University.

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Janine Parry has been selected for the Charles and Nadine Baum Faculty Teaching Award, which recognizes a faculty member whose status is full, University or Distinguished Professor. It was established in 1997 by the Charles and Nadine Baum Foundation to honor outstanding teaching. Parry is a professor of political science at the University of Arkansas and has directed the Diane D. Blair Center’s Arkansas Poll since its inception in 1999. Her recent research projects examine the effect of endorsements on ballot measure voting and the role of women in contemporary Southern politics. She is the author of two books and numerous articles and chapters. In 2015, she was awarded the University of Arkansas Teaching Academy’s Imhoff Award for Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring. She received the Alumni Association Faculty Distinguished Achievement Award in both rising teaching and service in 2005.

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Amber Straughn has been selected to receive the Young Alumni Award, which recognizes exceptional achievements in career, public service or volunteer activities that bring honor to the University of Arkansas. Straughn is an astrophysicist for NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. She was also chair of the NASA HQ Hubble 25th Anniversary Committee from August 2014 to April 2015 and staff scientist for NASA HQ Office of the Chief Scientist from February 2014 to July 2014. She graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Arkansas, and she has a master’s degree and doctorate, both in physics, from Arizona State University. In 2015, Straughn was awarded the Robert H. Goddard Exceptional Achievement Award for Leadership; the Robert H. Goddard Award for Science, JWST Project Science Team; a NASA Commendation, Hubble Space Telescope Science Team; and the NASA Goddard Astrophysics Science Division Peer Award. n Photo Submitted

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Laurent Sacharoff has earned this year’s Faculty Distinguished Achievement-Rising Teaching Award. Laurent has been an associate professor in the University of Arkansas School of Law since 2012 and was an assistant professor of law from 2010-12. He was recognized as Teacher of the Year in 2015.

His teaching areas and interests include criminal law, criminal procedure, international criminal law, capital punishment and cybercrime. Sacharoff is chair of the American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas and the Association of American Law Schools Criminal Justice Section and has been a reporter for the Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Criminal Practice since 2014. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English in 1985 from Princeton University and a Juris Doctor in 1997 from Columbia Law School.

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Wooldridge Named Recipient of Non-Traditional Student Award

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maintain and manage college courses. She is a full-time employee with Student Financial Aid, where she is a co-office manager and a federal work-study coordinator.

She’s active on several planning committees and initiated a food drive in her office that benefits the Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Campus Food Pantry on campus.

She added that any career plans “now or in the future will certainly have the Hogs in them.”

“Working here has been one of the greatest joys of my life,” Wooldridge said. “I love the environment of higher education and learning new things every day.”

Wooldridge’s primary role, though, is a full-time single mother to 4-year-old daughter Kendyll. Her daughter is one of the reasons she decided to obtain a college degree.

“We are still learning how to do this thing called ‘life’ together and her confidence in me makes me want to be a better person every day,” she said. “By obtaining this degree it will allow me to pursue bigger dreams for myself which will in turn allow her to go farther than she ever dreamed. It will also, hopefully, show her that determination and hard work is something to be proud of.” n Photo Submitted

The 2016 recipient of the Non-Traditional Student Leadership Award is Erin Wooldridge, a University of Arkansas student who moved from Michigan to Arkansas three years ago to, as she states, “… pursue my dreams of obtaining a college degree at the best college around.” Wooldridge received this award in April, and she was given a commemorative clock and $500. She is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in general business from the Sam M. Walton College of Business.

Off-Campus Student Services partners with the Arkansas Alumni Association to create the NonTraditional Student Leadership Award as a way to recognize a non-traditional undergraduate student who has demonstrated excellence in achievements as a student while successfully engaging in life issues.

“This award is encouragement for me that says, ‘All the long nights, all the frustration, all the naps I missed out on will all be worth it in the end,’” Wooldridge said.

Wooldridge also works over 40 hours a week, while trying to

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ASG Alumni Society: Ole Miss Tailgate – October 15, 2016 Early Engineer Career Society: Homecoming Tailgate – October 15, 2016 Law School and Law Alumni Society Reunion: October 21 – 22, 2016

You have an opportunity to host a small group of students at your house or third party location.

Lemke Alumni Society: Hall of Honor – October 28, 2016

This is a great opportunity to meet and mentor amazing students in their professional development.

Pride Alumni Society and NWA Center for Equality: “Ten Years of Courage” – November 11, 2016 Latino Alumni Society: Latinos Meritos Graduation Ceremony – December 10, 2016

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Do you want to get involved as an alumnus?

Nursing Alumni Society: Convocation – December 16, 2016

If you have an interest in the Hearing from a Hog program, please contact Mercedes B. Alberson with Student Programs at the Arkansas Alumni Association mbalbers@uark.edu or 479.575.8609.

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Student Alumni Association Wins National CASE ASAP Award After a year of successful events, record growth, and campus-wide recognition, the Student Alumni Association (SAA) of the Arkansas Alumni Association is excited to announce they have been recognized as the Outstanding Emerging Organization during the National CASE ASAP Network Convention.

Hosted on Aug. 4-6 in Atlanta, this conference was attended by members of the Student Alumni Board (SAB) along with their advisor, Ryan Miller, associate director of student and young alumni outreach.

SAA was also honored to be the only organization supported by their Alumni Association’s Executive Director, Brandy Cox, as well as their National Board President Don Eldred. To their knowledge, this is the first time that any group has been supported by senior level administrators and alumni volunteers on the national level.

“I am excited for our students. This truly shows how much effort they have put in over the past two years. SAA has worked to redefine itself and create a niche on campus of building networks and sustaining traditions,” Miller said. “I am also grateful to have the support of the leadership of the Arkansas Alumni Association. Student advancement efforts are growing nationally, and I believe through their guidance Arkansas can truly become a leader in this emerging field.”

Cox said the Student Alumni Association supports the University of Arkansas today through events, philanthropy and leadership opportunities.

“It is also engaging the alumni of tomorrow through traditions and a lifelong connection to our alma mater. This national recognition reflects the hard work of our students and the pride we all have in our university,” Cox said.

Regan Burgess, director of recruitment for the Student Alumni Board, said it was an amazing experience to represent the Student Alumni Association at the conference.

“When we won Outstanding Emerging Student Organization, both my team and I were immensely proud for being recognized for our outstanding work for the past year,” she said.

The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) began facilitating the Affiliated Student Advancement Program (ASAP) in 1992. The organization has since established itself as the primary network for student alumni associations, student foundations, and other such organizations across the country with the intent to foster

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and enhance student involvement in all areas of advancement—from alumni relations and communications to fundraising, marketing and related areas.

One of the main ways that CASE ASAP seeks to achieve this goal is through the CASE ASAP conferences, at both the district and national levels. Earlier this year, board members of the Student Alumni Association represented the University of Arkansas at the CASE ASAP District III Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. Returning to the district conference for the first time in over eight years, the association received Outstanding Emerging Organization and adviser Ryan Miller received the honor of Outstanding Advisor.

During the national conference, SAA gave a presentation on student alumni programming. “From 300 to 3,000: How We Grew Membership in Two Years” featured Student Alumni Board presenters Nikki Anderson and Burgess. The presentation described how SAA went from being a floundering campus club to the largest organization at the university, restructuring to be more in line with core values to meet the needs of its members. The association grew membership and raised awareness on campus by building cross-campus collaborations and sustainable programming including Homecoming, senior awards and alumni-engagement events.

“It was such a surreal experience to give our presentation at a national convention, and I was glad that I was able to represent the university.

We received so much great feedback, and it made all of our hard work and dedication worth it,” Burgess said.

Miller also participated in the conference as a panelist on Careers in Advancement Panel Discussion. The discussion featured CASE volunteers sharing insight on ways to build a rewarding career in higher educational advancement.

Members of the Student Alumni Board are exited to start a new year and have already hit the ground running by attending over 14 Welcome Week events and supporting campus partners within the Division of Student Affairs. Membership is already 1,000 members ahead of levels at this point last year. Additionally, 1 in 5 members of the Class of 2020 joined the Association before the first week of classes were even completed. Any student can join by visiting the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House or online at www.arkansasalumni.org/ students. n

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-1Members of the Central Arkansas Chapter enjoyed the chapter’s annual cookout at the home of Joe and Dana Kleine. (Top) From left, Scott and Shayla Copas, Joe and Dana Kleine, Kenny Gibbs, Ross Burnett. (Middle) Members of the Central Arkansas Committee, Blake James, Zach Pounders, Myriah Combs, Kristen Brown, Bryce Skinner, Blake Downing, Ross Burnett, Emily Money, and Gary Jefferson.

-2Over 65 alumni family and friends enjoyed a BBQ dinner, live music, games, and time to mix and mingle with fellow Razorbacks and supporters from around the Mid-South region at the 2016 Mid-South | Memphis PIGnic June 11. Hosted at the home of Gerald and Sandra Wilson, incoming freshman students were celebrated and prepared to be sent off to “The Hill.” All proceeds benefited the chapter’s scholarship which supports local Memphis area students who attend the U of A. -3Over 30 incoming students, parents and local alumni gathered to send off a new class of Razorbacks on July 14 at the Jonesboro Area chapter’s annual PIGnic. Special guest speaker Charles Robinson, vice chancellor for student affairs, spoke to students about what to expect when they get to campus and gave personal tips on how to make the most of their time in Fayetteville.

-4The Conway Area Chapter of the Arkansas Alumni Association hosted its 2016 PIGnic on Aug. 8. Alumni, family and friends gathered to celebrate the newest class of Razorbacks and send them to ‘The Hill’ in Fayetteville.

-5Melissa Harwood-Rom, dean of students at the University of Arkansas, joined the Oklahoma City Chapter of the Arkansas Alumni Association for their 2016 PIGnic in the Park July 10. The chapter honored their incoming scholars, along with other area freshman, as they prepared to join the newest class of Razorbacks this fall in Fayetteville.

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-7Hogs in South Florida got together for a PIGnic on the Beach with their first Shrimp Boil. Arkansas alumni, family, friends and students were invited to enjoy good food and company of fellow Razorback supporters on July 16 in Ft. Lauderdale.

-8The St. Louis Chapter hosted its annual PIGnic at the Crown Room in Ballpark Village on July 31. Guest Speaker, Dean Carolyn Allen, addressed over 125 incoming students, family and friends. Proceeds from the event, which included a silent auction, totaled over $2,500 and will go to support the chapter’s scholarship.

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The Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences and the Bumpers College Alumni Society Board of Directors at a luncheon recently celebrated the 2016 Outstanding Alumnus, William Bowden, U.S. Air Force Major General (Retired), BSA’54, and Young Alumna, Keri Boling BSA’07, JD’10.

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Board Approves Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium Renovation and North End Zone Addition Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium will soon be changing to better meet the needs of Razorback fans. The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees recently approved a $160 million stadium renovation and north end zone addition that will enhance the home of the Razorbacks.

The project will be funded entirely by athletic revenues, gifts and bond proceeds from a future bond issue. Bonds will be amortized using athletic revenues generated from the stadium. No university funds, state funds or student fees will be required to complete this project.

“We are pleased to be moving forward with this important project that will improve the game day experience for all Razorback fans visiting Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium,” said Jeff Long, vice chancellor and director of athletics. “We appreciate the due diligence shown by the Board of Trustees in this process and are appreciative of their support.”

The guiding force behind the project is the development of seating types and amenities that fit what the fans are asking for, as well as updating areas of the stadium that have not been touched since the last major stadium project in 2001. The experience of Arkansas fans is critical to keeping patrons coming to games and to maintaining the environment needed for a true home field advantage. In addition, updates will include improved traffic flow into and through the

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stadium, as well as enhancing safety within the stadium.

The project is scheduled to be completed in time for the 2018 football season.

It includes: • North end zone. The north addition will include new suites, loge boxes, club seats, and club areas. The east and west concourses will connect to allow the flow of patrons around the stadium, as well as provide new concessions and restrooms. Additional and expanded entrances will improve patron flow. A new game day locker room, training room, and pre/post game support rooms will be added for the football team.

• Stadium updates. New elevators will be installed at the northeast and northwest corners to service the existing east and west suites, club areas, and upper level seating. Existing suites and club areas will be renovated and updated. A new video board will be added at the south end of the stadium. Security and safety systems will be enhanced.

• Frank Broyles Athletic Center. The Broyles Center will be affected by the larger north end zone project, and will be rebuilt in the new north end. The Broyles Center will still house the administrative offices, along with space that can be used for ticketing, merchandise, and Razorback history and traditions. n

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Arkansas Among Elite Programs in Final Directors’ Cup Standings Arkansas has once again finished among the elite intercollegiate athletics programs in the nation. The Razorbacks earned a 23rd-place finish in the 2015-16 Learfield Directors’ Cup final standings, a program that tracks the nation’s most successful intercollegiate athletics programs for their performances throughout the year.

A program may score points in up to 20 different sport programs in the Directors’ Cup. Of the top-25 finishers, 21 programs include 20 or more sports. Arkansas sponsors 19 varsity sports and ranks third among schools with 19 sports or fewer.

The Razorbacks were one of five SEC programs ranked in the top 25 of the final standings.

Arkansas tallied 820 points and finished in the top 30 of the Directors’ Cup for the eighth time in the past nine years. The Razorbacks’ also earned a top-25 finish in the final ranks for the sixth time since the previously independent men’s and women’s athletics programs were combined in 2008. Razorback

Athletics is one of fewer than 25 financially self-sustaining athletics programs in the nation and does not receive state funding or a student fee. Razorback Athletics contributes more than $3 million a year to the institution to support academic programs and other initiatives benefitting University of Arkansas students.

“Congratulations to our coaches, our staff and most importantly our more than 460 studentathletes for helping the University of Arkansas earn national recognition as one the best all-around intercollegiate athletics programs in the nation,” said, Jeff Long, vice chancellor and director of athletics. “Since 2008, we have consistently ranked among the most successful programs in the country even while competing with some programs featuring more than 30 sports. That success speaks to the breadth of our program, the quality of our coaches and studentathletes, and the tremendous financial support we receive from Razorback Foundation members and our fans.” n

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Making the Grade For the 13th consecutive semester, University of Arkansas studentathletes combined to record a cumulative GPA above a 3.0 by posting a cumulative GPA of 3.23 following the 2016 spring semester.

Razorback student-athletes also combined to earn a 3.23 term GPA for the spring semester.

“Congratulations to our more than 460 student-athletes who combined to record another outstanding spring semester and full academic year in the classroom,” said Jeff Long, vice chancellor and director of athletics. “Thanks to the hard work of the young men and women in our program as well as the commitment of our coaches and academic support staff to helping them succeed, we have seen continued progress in every academic measurable. That has resulted in record academic performance and most importantly a significant increase in the number of Razorback student-athletes graduating.”

Twelve Razorback programs earned a term GPA exceeding 3.0 while 14 programs boast a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better following the spring 2016 semester. Gymnastics turned in a 3.62 spring term GPA to lead the way for all women’s sports. Golf was the top men’s program for the term with a 3.37 GPA. Football earned a 2.94 term GPA, which is the highest recorded by that program since prior to the department’s merger of men’s and women’s programs.

Nearly 300 Razorbacks (299), including 65 percent of all studentathletes, earned a spot on the honor roll after earning a term GPA of 3.0 or better for the 2016 spring semester. The figure marked a 10 percent improvement from the 2015 spring semester (55 percent) and matched the percentage achieved in the fall 2015 semester (65 percent). A program-record 70 Razorback student-athletes earned a perfect 4.0 term GPA, besting the previous mark of 63 set in the fall 2015 semester.

A total of 155 student-athletes posted their highest term GPA in the spring 2016 semester. That marked an increase of 46 studentathletes from the 109 who earned a personal best term GPA in the fall 2015 semester.

Seventy-six Razorback student-athletes were eligible to participate in spring commencement ceremonies. Combined with fall commencement ceremonies, 100 Razorback student-athletes added their name to Senior Walk as graduates of the University of Arkansas. n

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Razorback Olympians Win Two Golds, Two Silvers Led by hurdler Omar McLeod and sprinter Taylor Ellis-Watson, Razorbacks won four medals at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro this August.

No. 1 in the preliminary and semifinal rounds of the 110meter hurdle competition, McLeod proved to be unrivaled in the international meeting of the world’s best, sprinting to a gold medal time of 13.05 seconds during his Olympic debut.

He is the third Razorback, joining Michael Conley (Barcelona ’92) and Veronica Campbell-Brown (Athens ’04 and Beijing ’08) to win an individual Olympic gold and the first to do so since Campbell-Brown’s 200-meter-dash victory at the 2008 games in Beijing.

McLeod was also the third member of Jamaica’s athletics delegation to earn a spot on top of the podium at Rio, joining the elite company

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of Usain Bolt and Elaine Thompson. One of the most dominant hurdlers in NCAA history, McLeod is Jamaica’s first gold medalist in the event.

Improving his speed through each round, McLeod proved unaffected by the preliminary competition’s torrential downpours, slicing through the rain with a powerful lead to cross the finish in 13.27. As the weather conditions improved, so did McLeod, taking advantage of the increased clarity and dry surface to clean up his race execution in the semifinals by coming through in 13.15.

Lining up in lane five for the final track and field event of the day McLeod gave the audience a reason to cheer, besting the event’s runnerup by 0.12 seconds as he closed his first Olympic outing with a gold medal performance.

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Relays Lead to Razorback Medals Ellis-Watson won a gold medal competing on the U.S. women’s 4x400 relay team. EllisWatson, a nine-time All-American at Arkansas, narrowly missed qualifying for the individual 400-meter race, but her time was fast enough to put her on the relay team for Rio. As part of the team, she ran during one of the qualifying rounds but was substituted out for the finals.

Pryor to the finals, Ellis-Watson posted a note to Facebook: “I want to say one more time, thank you for the overwhelming support I am receiving from my family and friends. I also want everyone to know that I will not be running in [Saturday’s] final … but that is okay. I played the part I was supposed to play this time around and helped this 4x400 team get to the position they are in now to get the gold, which I know will happen. Thanks again for the support and Go Team USA!” In similar fashion, Veronica Campbell-Brown won a silver medal as part of the Jamaican 4x400-meter relay team, her eighth Olympic medal overall. She won a silver in 2000, a bronze and two golds in 2004, a gold in 2008, and a bronze and silver in 2012. She also competed in the 200-meter race this year but didn’t make the finals.

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Unfortunately for the U.S. men’s 4x100 team, which included former Razorback runners Jarrion Lawson and Tyson Gay in its pool, the hand-off between the first two U.S. runners in the relay was deemed to be outside the hand-off zone, and the team was disqualified after finishing second in the finals.

(Opposite page) Omar McLeod of Jamaica flies across the 110-meter hurdles during a rainy preliminary qualification round at the Rio Olympics. He won gold in the event the next night with a dry surface. (Top) Taylor Ellis-Watson takes a hand-off during a preliminary heat of the 4x400-meter relay, which the USA team won on the final night of competition. (Above) The Jamaican 4x100-meter relay, which included Veronica Campbell-Brown at left, won silver in the event, giving Campbell-Brown her ninth Olympic medal.

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Morris Wins Silver Medal in Pole Vault

Three Fourth-Place Finishes

One of the greatest collegiate vaulters in NCAA history, Sandi Morris took her prestige to new heights, earning a silver medal in Rio de Janeiro to cap her Olympic debut in phenomenal fashion.

The Greenville, South Carolina, native kicked off the night with twoconsecutive first attempt clearances before faltering slightly at 15 feet and 5 inches.

Regaining her composure on her second attempt of the height, Morris resumed her methodical rhythm, clearing the bar with ease and positioning herself in contention for place on the podium as one of only six vaulters to post a successful clearance.

Following another slight misstep at 15-9, Morris continued to forge on determined in her pursuit of an immensely coveted Olympic medal.

Bouncing back once again on her second attempt, Morris joined an elite group of only four athletes who managed to clear the high 15 foot bar.

Morris closed the night with a final clearance of 15 foot, 11 inches, capturing a silver medal for Team USA in the pole vault after a near miss attempt at 16 feet and ¾ inch, the first time a Razorback has won an Olympic medal for pole vault.

Jarrion Lawson, who won three events at the NCAA Outdoor National Track and Field Championships in the early summer, had a gold-winning effort in his last long jump at the Olympics, but his left hand barely scuffed the sand. His jump was marked at that spot, nearly a foot back from where his feet landed, meaning that his hopes to medal for the United States were dashed. He finished fourth in the event during his first Olympics.

Alumna Stacy Lewis finished fourth in women’s golf, one stroke away from a playoff for the bronze medal. Lewis fired a final round 5-under 66 coming up one shot short of the medal stand. Lewis had a great final round playing the front nine 3-under and she added two birdies on Nos. 16 and 17 making a run at the leaders. Lewis needed a birdie on the final hole and her putt hung on the lip of the cup refusing to fall. The former Razorback finished tied for fourth overall shooting 70–63–76–66—275.

Meanwhile, David Lingmerth competed for his native Sweden in the men’s golf competition, which returned to Olympic competition this year after 104 years away. Lingmerth had a rough second round

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but returned to leaders during the third- and four-rounds of the tournament, finishing fourth with scores of 69–79–68–71—278 on the par 71 Olympic Golf Course.

Other Razorbacks at the Rio Olympics: Tina Šutej of Slovenia finished 11th in the women’s pole vault with a height of 4.5 meters.

Clive Pullen of Jamaica finished 17th in his qualifying group of the men’s triple jump, not high enough to move on to the finals.

Running for South Africa, Dominique Scott finished 21st in the women’s 10,000-meter race.

Kemoy Campbell placed 25th during the qualifying round of the men’s 5,000-meter run, not high enough to qualify for the finals.

Sparkle McKnight finished 30th in the first round of the women’s 400-meter hurdles and didn’t not advance to the semi-finals.

Chrishuna Williams placed 35th in the first round of the women’s 800-meter run and didn’t qualify for the finals.

Playing for Mexico, Gaby López finished 36th in women’s golf.

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Christine Kalmer of South Africa placed 96th in the women’s marathon.

Lexi Weeks finished tied for 19th during the qualifying round of the women’s pole vault and didn’t qualify for the finals.

Razorback athletes now have won 21 medals, beginning when Clyde Scott became the first Razorback to win the silver medal for the 110meter hurdles in 1948.

(Opposite page) Sandi Morris holds an American flag as her backdrop after winning the silver medal in the pole vault. Other Razorbacks competing in the Olympics were, top row from left, Jarrion Lawson in the long jump and Stacy Lewis in golf; middle row, Tina Šutej, in the pole vault, Clive Pullen in the triple jump, Dominique Scott in the 10,000-meter run, and Kemoy Campbell in he 5,000-meter run; bottom row, Sparkle McKnight in the 400-meter hurdles, Chrishuna Williams in the 800-meter run, Gaby López in golf, Christine Kalmer in the marathon, and Lexi Weeks in pole vault. Other Olympic competitors not pictured are David Lingmerth and Tyson Gay.

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of women, is opened for student housing. Before it was officially named, students began referring to it as Hotz Hall No. 2, because it looked exactly like Hotz Hall.

• University of Arkansas students Joe Carter and Thomas Rimmer are honored as presidential scholars at the White House by President Lyndon B. Johnson.

• The university’s first graduates are awarded diplomas during commencement exercises.

1906

• The first student newspaper, The University Weekly, which eventually became The Arkansas Traveler, begins publishing under the editorship of Joseph Othel York, a student from Bellefonte near Harrison.

1976

• Larger appropriations allow the campus to open the indoor swimming pool at the corner of Maple and Garland to all students and faculty free of charge.

• During local excavations, archaeology students uncover an underground cellar that is soon recognized as Fayetteville’s oldest known structure.

1916

• Students in the College of Agriculture begin publishing an annual journal, The Arkansas Agriculturist, with information about agricultural research and practices at the university. Paul Miller is the first editor.

• Grading work begins for construction of two new academic buildings, the Agriculture Building and the Engineering Building, now known as the John A. White Engineering Hall.

• Fire escapes are attached to the exterior of Old Main.

• The Ice Berg Club, whose motto “All students are created free and equal,” is established with a commitment to making the Arkansas campus a “truly democratic place.”

1936

• Betty Lighton directs Noel Coward’s I’ll Leave It to You as part of the Blackfriars fall theater season.

• The new Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter house is opened. The fraternity members had been living in temporary quarters on Church Avenue.

• The first street light to ever hang in Fayetteville is restored

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During the 1955-56 school year, the student government brought Duke Ellington and his band to campus for a performance in the old Field House, now the Jim and Joyce Faulkner Performing Arts Center.

and hung above the entryway of Old Main.

1946

• A boiler explosion near the Veterans Village on campus gave third-degree burns to Dorothy Nichols.

• Terry Village, a temporary housing area for married veterans who have returned to college, is named after alumnus Capt.

Seymour W. Terry, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in 1946.

1956

• Architects unveil a drawing of the new two-story modern Pi Beta Phi chapter house to be

built at the corner of Maple and Wilson. The Pi Phi’s recently built another new chapter house on the site.

• The Razorback Band hires Richard Worthington to direct the band. Worthington, who became known as “Doc,” served as director of bands until 1970.

1966

• Computer dating premieres on campus. For $3, students can be paired with their top 10 local matches and one perfect match anywhere in the continental United States.

• Reid Hall, named for Martha Reid, an associate professor of Latin and the first full-time dean

1986

• Willie Nelson and “family” perform at Barnhill Arena for 3,000 fans.

1996

• University Programs hosts the Bust-a-Gut Comedy Series.

• Shane Whitlock, a student at the university, wins $32,000 in the game show Jeopardy during its college competition. Whitlock defeat competitors from Harvard, Georgia Tech and Southwest Missouri State.

2006

• KUAF Radio, the public radio station on campus, switches to high-definition radio, which allows the station to transmit on three channels simultaneously.

HD2 swaps in news and talk shows for the traditional classical music programming. HD3 does just the opposite, adding more classical music for listeners. n

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Tailgates begin two and one-half hours before kickoff and conclude 30 minutes prior to kickoff. Food trucks will be located in the west alumni parking lot and will open four hours before kickoff. Check www.arkansasrazorbacks.com to confirm game time.

Catered meals: Game day catered meals* are reserved with your pre-registration. A small number of meals are available to walk-ups as supplies last.

• Live Music: Silvershakers • Climate Controlled Tailgating • Big Screens to watch the big games • Special guests throughout the season

Pre-Register** Members and guests $15 each Non-Members and guests $20 each Ages 12 and under $10 each

• Food Truck Court: El Lagunero, Tyler’s Craft BBQ, Baller, Puritan Brew (coffee), Pedal Pops, Johnny V’s, Fork & Crust Pie Company

• U of A Spirit Squads • Razorback Marching Band • Catered meal option*

Walk-Up Members $20 each Non-Members $25 each Ages 12 and under $15 each

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Mail: From Senior Walk, Arkansas Alumni Association, P.O. Box 1070, Fayetteville AR 72702 Email: records@arkansasalumni.org These symbols indicate Alumni Association membership:

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Dick Trammel ★ BSBA’60, Rogers, received the Rogers Rotary Club’s Dick Daniel Award on Aug. 2. The award criteria are to have demonstrated excellence, creativity and initiative in improving the community; provided valuable service by devoting time and energy to improving the quality of life for others in the community; and assisted others in developing and utilizing their full leadership potential in the community.

Bobby Fussell ✪+ BSBA’60 LLB’65, Little Rock, was selected as the Arkansas Bar Foundation’s 2016 Outstanding Lawyer. The award was presented by Judge James O. Cox, president of the foundation, at the Annual Fellows’ Dinner in Hot Springs.

James W. Langley ★ BSBA’67, Smackover, and his son Jimmy Langley, owners of Smackover Motors Inc., set Ford Motor Co. history by being awarded the President’s Award for the 15th time, which is Ford’s highest honor for a Ford dealership. This is the most times a dealer in the state of Arkansas has received this award from Ford Motor Co.

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Gerald B. Jordan ✪+ BA’70, Fayetteville, received the Arkansas Press Association’s Distinguished Service Award at the association’s annual SuperConvention.

The award was established in 1985 to honor a person who has made significant contributions to the newspaper industry.

Dora Q. Arney Meikle ★ MED’71, Branson, Missouri, was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame on March 23. Meikle started the women’s athletic program at the College of the Ozarks and taught physical education for 41 years at the college.

Rhonda Carroll ★ BSE’75 MED’90, North Little Rock. She retired in June after 33 years in higher education. She served as dean of academic success for Pulaski Technical College for many years. She is a past president of the Arkansas Association of Developmental Education, past president of the Arkansas/Louisiana College Reading and Learning Association, and has served on many statewide and national initiatives. She is retiring to Fayetteville.

Paula J. Casey JD’77, Little Rock, retired June 30 from the University of

Photo by Roy Cordell

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Arkansas at Little Rock, where she was the interim vice provost for research and dean of the graduate school. Casey joined the faculty of the William H. Bowen School of Law in 1979.

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Joe Doss Phillips ★ BSCE’84, Texarkana, Texas, was named executive director of the Texarkana Water Utilities on May 3.

David B. Olsen JD’86, St. Paul, Minnesota, was selected for the 2016 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list for Minnesota by Super Lawyers magazine. Olsen is a shareholder of Henson & Efron P.A. in Minneapolis.

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Joseph K. Samia BSME’90, Wichita, Kansas, is the new owner of Central Air Conditioning Co. and Central Fire Protection Co., which he has combined and renamed Central Consolidated Inc. Anthony Dean McAdoo ✪+ BSA’98 MED’05 EDD’10, a veteran alumni relations professional, has been named the new executive director of the Western Kentucky University Alumni Association.

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Ryan Glen Bradley BA’05, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, accepted a position as associate vice president for marketing and brand strategy at the University of Alabama. He was previously senior associate athletic director for strategic communications at the University of Missouri in Columbia. He started at his new job July 1.

Vivian Rose Cummings BA’05, Winslow, recently published her first book, Stupid Humans, under the pseudonym V.R. Craft.

Shontavia Jackson Johnson JD’06 has been named director of the Drake Intellectual Property Law Center at Drake Law School, which was effective July 1. Johnson, who joined Drake’s faculty in 2010, is professor of law and holds the Kern Family Chair in Intellectual Property Law. Meredith A. Pettigrew ★ BA’07 and Ryan Pettigrew ★ JD’06 announce the birth of their second son, Gerritt Michael Pettigrew, born July 12. Their oldest, Harlan Levon Pettigrew, was born June 19, 2013.

Allison Strouhal BSHES’07 and husband Mike Strouhal of Fayetteville

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Cecil Alexander John Maeson ’92 Kiyomi Maeson Christina Woodward ’01 Hannah Johnson ’13 Kristopher Cody Johnson ’15 Kenton Ross ’91 Jennifer Ross ’92 Marlee Jones Motes ’16 Charles Bradley Sponer Marjorie T. Smith ’16 Abbie D’Ann Rucker ’99, ’02 Ross C. Rucker ’99 Elizabeth Kelley Shannon Elleott Rose Amick ’16 Brandy Cox ’07 Stephanie M. Long ’16 Brittany Brunson ’16 Lt. Col. Richard L. Hall ’70 Patricia M. Wallace ’61 A. J. Restum ’73 Alex S. Voelzke ’16 Camice Ryan Karing ’15 Don E. Fuller ’65 Erin Cook ’16 Sean Kirtley Breast ’16 Curtis Morey ’16

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7810 Allison Yost ’16 7811 Jimmie S. Sadler Sr. ’73 7812 Heather Elswick ’16 7813 Dean L. Weber 7814 Kimberly M. Aldrette ’95 7815 Amanda L. Padgett 7816 Kevin Cole ’94 7817 Paul N. Parette ’89 7818 Charla Jo Parette 7819 Jacob Robert Dewitt ’16 7820 Michael L. Tallo 7821 Dr. Roger H. Sublett ’64, ’65 7822 Tanner W. Bone ’16 7823 Ailon Haileyesus ’16 7824 Ryan Cornwell Pinter ’16 7825 Shelby Santucci Pinter 7826 Sam Khamooshi ’09 7827 Philip Tappan ’83 7828 Gina Tappan ’84 7829 Thomas Payl Smith III ’16 7830 Kim Ellis Lauderdale ’93 7831 Thomas Michael Cupples ’98 7832 Michael W. Scurlock ’82 7833 Jay H. Trumbo ’84 7834 Dr. Hershey Garner Jr. 7835 Denise Garner 7836 David Duke Fender ’88

7837 Theresa Baltz Fender ’87 7838 Dewey E. Freeman ’74 7839 Catherine W. Freeman ’73 7840 Brandon Brown ’95 7841 Leigh Ann Brown 7842 Anna B. Pambainchi ’16 7843 Rachel Stoehr ’16 7844 Dr. George L. Patton ’70 7845 Victoria Patton 7846 Travis Robbins ’16 7847 Colleen Heather Anne Whitman ’01 7848 Elizabeth Tipton 7849 Joshua E. Tipton 7850 Marsha Copeland ’67 7851 Jordan Copeland 7852 Brandon Derek Toller 7853 Casey Jay Chambers ’93 7854 Victoria Selph Chambers ’92 7855 Bailey B. Hayes 7856 Kathy Pederson 7857 Todd Stuart Stevens ’94 7858 Tara Overton Stevens 7859 Daniel Wilkinson ’16 7860 Gary A. Norcross ’87 7861 Amy Norcross ’88

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announce the birth of their daughter, Nora Mae Strouhal, born June 11.

Josh T. Tinker BA’07, Centerton, is a communications manager in the benefits department at Walmart. He started at this position in August.

Katherine N. Stramel BA’07, Overland Park, Kansas, is the new regional reference/local history librarian for the Johnson County Library in Overland Park, Kansas.

Tyler Barham BSHES’08 JD’12, Paris, was appointed as the county attorney of Logan County, Arkansas.

He replaces R. Kevin Barham JD’84, his father, who retired after holding the position for 25 years. The senior Barham has returned to his private law practice in Paris.

Kaycee L. Wolf JD’08, Nashville, Tennessee, has been named chief counsel of Insurance, Securities and TennCare Oversight at the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance. Wolf served as assistant general counsel for the organization since November 2015.

Molly Amanda Rawn BA’08, Fayetteville, is the new executive director at the Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission. She was previously the director of development and communications at the Scott Family Amazeum.

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Tyler R. Farrar BA’09 MA’11 JD’13 has been named as the Title IX coordinator for the University of Arkansas. As coordinator, Farrar is responsible for overseeing the university’s compliance with federal law prohibiting genderbased discrimination.

Johanna L. Hall ★ BA’11 and Justin Hall ★ of Neosho, Missouri, announced the birth of their son, Noah James Hall. He was born June 23.

Alyssa Brianne Strodel ★ BSBA’12 MED’15 and Whit Pruitt ★ were married June 18. They reside in Fayetteville.

Aliyah Polner ★ BSBA’16, Benton, opened the online company MetroXO on June 1.

Friends

Merin A. Macechko ✪ and Michael D. Macechko ✪, Fayetteville, plus

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grandparents Mike Macechko ✪+ and Kris Macechko ✪+, announce the birth of their daughter and granddaughter, Anna Kathryn Macechko, July 29. Their oldest son, Henry Paul Macechko, was born Feb. 12, 2013.

Christina M. Hinds ✪+ has been named the vice president of resource development for the United Way.

In Memoriam

Willie C. Davis BA’12, Paris, Arkansas.

1958.

Marjorie Smith Poe BSE’37, Shreveport, Louisiana, July 11, 2012. Survivors: Three children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Martha Patton Williams ★ BSHE’39 MS’65, Russellville, May 19.

Martha worked for the Farm Security Administration from 1939 to 1941.

When World War II ended, she moved with her husband to Russellville where he established his law practice. In 1956 she joined the faculty of Gardner Junior High. She was recruited to the faculty of Arkansas Tech University where she taught home economics and served as Dean of Women, retiring in 1973.

Martha was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Robert Hays Williams. Survivors: two daughters, three grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.

Billie Lou Baggett Radebaugh ✪+ FS’44, Mattoon, Illinois, April 30. She served on the staff of the Armstrong Center of Mattoon, Ill., for 20 years and was the founder and sponsor of the Armstrong graduation prom.

Survivors: husband of 71 years, Brye J. Radebaugh ✪+ BSBA’43, two children, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Gus Blass II ★ FS’44, Little Rock, May 8. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was commissioned as a second lieutenant and received a Purple Heart. He later joined the Gus Blass Co., his father’s department store. He eventually began Capital Savings and Loan in 1961 and Capital Properties in 1970. Survivors: wife of 66 years, Patricia Blass ★, son, Gus John Blass III BSBA’74, and daughter, Constance.

Tommye Owen Sparks FS’46, Rogers, May 24. She was a loving

homemaker, as well as a caregiver to many, an expert seamstress. Survivors: husband, Joe L. Sparks, one daughter and one son.

Milton O. Gilbreath BSA’47 MS’63, Fort Smith, May 1. He served in the Navy during World War II as pharmacist mate 1st class on the U.S.S. Knox (APA 46), a troop transport ship that was used by the U.S. Marine Corps in the Pacific arena. He taught agriculture for several years at Greenwood High School in Greenwood and also taught science at Ramsey Junior High School in Fort Smith.

Survivors: two children, one daughter, one son-in-law and one grandchild.

Avanelle Kirksey BSHE’47, Fort Smith, May 9. She was the Meredith Distinguished Professor of Foods and Nutrition at Purdue University, where she was a professor from 1961 to 1994.

Survivors: brother and sister-in-law, one nephew and two nieces.

Glo Hutcheson Atkinson BSSW’48, Magnolia, Dec. 31. She was a member of the Magnolia Junior Charity League,

New Comers Club and many charity organizations. Survivors: Husband, J.D. Atkinson Jr. BS’51, four daughters, one son, five grandchildren, greatgrandson and sister.

Madelyn Terry Payne FS’49, Little Rock, May 10. Survivors: two sons, a granddaughter and son-in-law.

Claude A. Zachry BSBA’49, Rapid City, South Dakota, June 19. He protected our country by joining the United States Army and was involved in the historic Battle of the Bulge.

Survivors: daughter, son, five grandsons and two great-granddaughters.

George E. Holmes ✪ BSBA’49, Memphis, June 1. George loved his country and served in the army during World War II. Survivors: four children, eight grandchildren and one greatgrandson.

Glendola Pinson BSHE’49, Johnsville, June 18. She was a retired teacher with the Hermitage Public School System with 40-plus years of service teaching in special education and home economics. Survivors:

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daughter, two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Paul L. Barnard Jr. FS’49, Little Rock, April 30. He was a photographer in the FBI Crime Lab and resigned in 1948. He later was a salesman for American Greeting Cards, Remington Rand, and then retired 23 years with UARCO business forms. Survivors: his son, Paul, daughter, Beverly, five grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.

Cecil W. Cupp Jr. ✪+ BSBA’49, Hot Springs, May 11. He served as vice president, president and chairman of the board at Arkansas Bank and Trust Co. in Hot Springs until his retirement in 1995 and remained a director and advisory director until 2005. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gwen Cupp.

Survivors: two children, four grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.

Allen Jackson Peebles BSEE’50, North Augusta, South Carolina.

Oct. 4, 2007. Upon graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II where he attained the rank of First Lieutenant in the Signal Corps and received the Bronze Star. Survivors: two sons, four daughters, one brother, seven grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.

Billy Ray Ross BSBA’50, Sacramento, California, May 13. Ross joined the U.S. Marine Corps, 1st Division (Guadalcanal) in 1944 and conducted postwar policing duties in Japan and China. After obtaining his degree he joined the newly formed Tactical Nuclear Air Command of the U.S. Air Force, in which he was a navigator and bombardier in B45’s while in Europe over five years during the Cold War. He then taught ROTC at the University of Illinois for several years. Survivors: wife, Blanche, two sons, four daughters, 12 grandchildren and 20 greatgrandchildren.

Charles E. Brown BSE’50, Longmont, Colorado, May 26. Brown served in the U.S. Navy as a tail gunner on PB4Ys (B24s) in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He also served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force as a flight instructor from 1949-1953 during the Korean War. Survivors: wife, Virginia, two sons and three grandchildren.

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Earl C. Beck FS’50, Memphis, March 24. He was active in a large farming operation for 25 years before becoming a real estate broker, developer and contractor. Survivors: three sons, one daughter and his sister.

James K. Fraser ✪+ BSBA’50, Vilonia, May 10. As president of Jayfour Inc., he also served as state president of the Construction Specifications Institute. Survivors: three daughters, one son, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Thomas A. Lyon ✪ BSEE’50, San Francisco, June 22. Tom worked for Cummins for more than 30 years, retiring as the owner of Cummins West in San Francisco. Survivors: Wife, Augusta Lyon, two daughters, and grandchildren.

Carolyn P. Nuckolls BA’51, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Aug. 20, 2015.

J.D. Atkinson Jr. BS’51, Little Rock, May 22. Jim served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. He was a past president of the Arkansas State Dental Association, member and president of the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners, and a Fellow of the American Academy of General Dentistry. He practiced dentistry in Magnolia for over 40 years. Survivors: wife, Glo Hutcheson Atkinson BSSW’48, four daughters, son, eight grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.

Joan Futrall McMillen BSJ’51, Ponca City, Oklahoma, June 17. Joan was a journalism teacher in Arkansas at El Dorado High School, and a United States court reporter for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas under U.S. District Court Judge Oren Harris.

Survivors: son, two grandsons and nine great-grandchildren.

Arkansas for 50 plus years, retiring as director of pharmacy. He was past president of Arkansas Society of Hospital Pharmacists and an associate instructor of pharmacy at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Survivors: daughter, sons, brother, 13 grandchildren and 18 greatgrandchildren.

Kathleen Blakely ✪+ BA’52, Searcy, June 23. Blakely was known for many talents, including being an excellent knitter and teacher of dozens of new knitters, and avid water skier and teacher of over 107 new skiers.

Survivors: husband, Shell Blakely ✪+ BSBA’52, three daughters, six grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren.

Marjorie L. Rowland BSE’52, Van Buren, May 25. She was a homemaker and a former school teacher in Southwest City, Missouri. She was a past president of the American Legion Women Auxiliary. Survivors: husband Eckel W. Rowland BA’52, daughter, four sons, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Billy N. Fortune BSBA’53, Newport, June 13. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1954 serving until 1956. Was a very active member in the community and in Rotary International. Fortune also served on the board of the Farmers Electric Cooperative since 1968. Survivors: wife, two sons, and grandchildren.

James R. Bowen ★+ BSEE’53, Westminster, Maryland, June 6.

Bowen’s love of country led him to travel to all 50 states, as well as Canada and Europe. He enjoyed photography, woodworking and sharing the passions of his grandchildren. Survivors: four daughters, eight grandchildren, and brother.

Sara Shell Dale BS’51, San Jose, California, Feb 13, She was a teacher in the Science Department at Hutchinson Community College for 24 years.

Survivors: two children and three grandchildren.

David C. Davis BSBA’53 MED’60, Knoxville, Dec. 14, 2009. He was a retired teacher and taught at Dunbar Junior High School in Little Rock.

Survivors: his brother, sister, sister-inlaw, brother-in-law, eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Harvey B. Shehane ★ BSPH’52, Little Rock, June 23. Harvey served as a pharmacist mate in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He began his career with Giles Pharmacy and then with Warner Brown Hospital and its successor, Medical Center of South

Kenneth E. Davis ★ BSCE’53, Jefferson City, Missouri. May 24. He was a 1947 graduate of Bentonville High School, as co-valedictorian in Bentonville and a 1953 graduate of the University of Arkansas. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army

during the Korean War, stationed at Fort Bliss and Fort Hood in Texas.

He worked as a civil engineer for the Missouri State Highway Department from 1953 until his retirement in 1990.

Survived by his wife, Shirley F. Davis.

Reid Holiman BSPH’53, Springdale, May 18. Holiman owned Holiman’s Drug on Highway 71 South and served on several boards and commissions including many years as a board member, and a term as president, of the Arkansas Pharmacist Association.

Survivors: wife, Jackie, three sons and eight grandchildren.

Arthur H. Rubeck BSME’54, Irving, Texas, May 13. He was employed by Chance Vought Aircraft in Dallas, working for that company and its successors (LingTemcoVought then LTV) until his retirement in 1988, except for two years in the U.S. Army, serving in the Ordnance Guided Missile School in Huntsville, Alabama.

At Vought he began as an engineer in the Propulsion Section on the Regulus II missile, then a program manager on the foreign versions of the A7 Corsair II aircraft, first for Greece then Portugal.

Survivors: wife, Nancy Steele Rubeck BSBA’55, daughter and two grandsons.

Jack R. Hobbs BSE’54 MED’58, Clarksville, Dec. 22, 2003. Survivors: wife, two sons and four grandchildren.

A. Keith Jernigan ★ FS’54, Little Rock, Dec. 7, 2015. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. For over 30 years, he was a regional group manager for Northwestern National Life Insurance Co. Survivors: his wife of 60 years, Frances Hook Jernigan ★ BA’55, and four children.

James W. Yarbrough BSCE’54 MSCE’58, Memphis, May 26. He was a civil engineer in Memphis for 45 years, retired in 2002 from the city of Germantown, where he was traffic engineer. Survivors: wife, Jane Dickinson Yarbrough BSE’57.

Henry Gustave Graham II BSA’55, Tuckerman, May 21. He was a local farmer, running H.G. Graham and Graham Brother Farms in Tuckerman.

Graham was also the manager of Zenith Seed Co. from 1957-1997.

Survivors: wife, Shirley Glenn Graham BSHE’56, two sons, eight grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

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Willie Gene Love MED’55, Overland Park, Kansas, May 13. Love served his country in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. After graduating college he began a lifelong commitment to teaching. He was principal of Bruno High School in Bruno and went on to teach math at Washington High School in Kansas City. He was also head of financial aid and guidance at Kansas City Kansas Junior College.

He lived in Houston for 15 years and was involved in real estate. Love also enjoyed photography. Survivors: wife, two sons, three grandsons and one great-grandson.

Charles W. Porter MA’56, Lufkin, Texas, April 29. He taught high school then college for over 40 years. He retired in 2003. Survivors: wife, Joan, two daughters, one step-daughter and many step-grandchildren.

Harold S. Watson BSME’56, Palm Desert, California, April 29. Scott served as an engineer in the U.S. Army, and enjoyed a decades-long career as an engineering and marketing leader in the aerospace and defense industry. He was noted for his role as a principal systems engineering architect of the U.S. Army’s Apache helicopter, while an executive at Hughes Helicopters. Survivors: wife, Sherryden Greene Watson, and son.

Jesse Lambert BSHE’56, Little Rock, May 7. She retired after 34 years of service as a registered dietitian and director of food services at Harris Hospital in Newport. Survivors: her husband of 58 years, Bob Lambert Sr., two sons, one daughter, nine grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.

Robert D. Oliver ★ BSBA’56, North Little Rock, June 21. He was in the U.S. Army Reserves and worked for IBM for many years. Survivors: Wife, Betty F. Oliver MS’67, niece and nephew.

Doyle E. McCoy Jr. BSBA’57, Sheridan, May 5. He was a banker who started his career at Grant County Bank in February 1957 and became president and CEO in January 1967. He retired December 1993 when Grant County Bank was purchased by Horizon.

During his banking career, McCoy served on several banking committees.

He was past president of the Sheridan Rotary and Lions Clubs, and was chair of the Sheridan Grant County Airport Commission from its inception until

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his resignation in 1996. Survivors: wife, Sue, sons, daughters, grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Helen F. Lynch MED’57 EDD’67, Conway, May 7. She was a teacher from University of Central Arkansas, where she taught for 20 years. She also taught at many schools in Louisiana, Arkansas and New Mexico. Survivors: her nephew and many of her cousins.

Jerry Franklin Buehre BSCE’57, Kansas City, Missouri, Feb. 7. He worked for the U.S Army Corps of Engineers for 40 years. He was head of Water Control for the Kansas City District, which includes several states. He was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and in 1999 achieved the status of Life Member. In 1997, he was given the Commanders Award for Civilian Service by Col. Robert Morris, U.S. Army district engineer. He was an ordained Baptist deacon. He was also a state of Missouri land surveyor and worked part time with another engineer he knew from the Weather Bureau.

Survivors: wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Nona Mae Taylor BSBA’57, Sheridan, May 17. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ and was a devoted wife. Survivors: son, Todd Taylor, daughter, Alicia Duncan, and three grandchildren.

Ronald W. Bailey Sr. FS’57, Hot Springs, June 10. Bailey did postgraduate work at the University of Arkansas and played in the University Symphony before being commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army and attending Artillery and Guided Missile School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

Bailey spent 16 years in the Arkansas Army National Guard. Survivors: wife, Betty Jo Bailey, three children, eight grandchildren, and five greatgrandchildren.

William Fay Rushton MA’57, May 9.

He was an Army veteran, church camp director, professor and church deacon.

Survivors: his wife, Fay, one sister, two daughters, one son, two grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and 12 stepgreat-grandchildren.

Thomas Bragg III BA’58, Austin, Texas. May 2. He was a neurosurgeon and retired from the practice of neurosurgery in 2006. Survivors: three children, one sister and seven grandchildren.

Van R. Rosa Sr. BSPH’58, Mountain Home, June 17. Rosa was an avid Razorback fan and also had a love for horses. He grew to love poetry and later published a book of his poetry. Survivors: wife, two sons, two daughters, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Barbara Lewis Bradley BA’59, Urbana, Illinois, May 6. She first worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Little Rock in the public relations department. Bradley was a homemaker for several years while her children were young. She was an active volunteer in her children’s schools, serving two terms as PTA president, perennial home room mother, and as a mentor and academic aide. She later worked in office administration and retired in 2002 after nine years with the Arkansas State Soccer Association in Sherwood.

Survivors: daughter, grandchildren and brothers.

Hubert W. Hackney Jr. BSEE’59, Columbus, Kansas, May 12. He was in the ROTC program in school and continued his service in the Missouri National Guard. He began working for the Empire District Electric Co. in the summers during his college years and was offered a job even before graduation to continue working there as an engineer. He remained with Empire for his entire career and retired in 1995 as director of industrial accounts. Survivors: wife, Dixie, son, grandchildren, great-grandson and sister.

William M. McBride BSA’59 MS’63, Fort Smith, May 18. He was a cook for the U.S. Air Force for four years and a retired principal and teacher at Hackett High School. After graduating with a master’s degree from the University of Arkansas, he served as a teacher and principal at Hackett High School for a total of 33 years. He taught math, science and agriculture. He served on the Hackett School Board, along with driving a school bus for many years.

Survivors: wife, Lavada McBride, five children, 16 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, two great-greatgrandchildren.

Marcia Gene Moody BA’59, Newmarket, New Hampshire, May 25.

He was elected in Rockingham County as the District 17 state representative.

He also served in the U.S. Army and Air Force exchange service in advertising and merchandising.

Janice Hatch James BA’60 MED’69, Yuma, Colorado, June 24.

Bonnie Simpson Polk BSE’60, Forest City, North Carolina, May 18.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and adoring grandmother.

Survivors: husband, James E. Polk, one daughter and two grandchildren.

Elton A. Rieves III LLB’60, Mountain View, June 20. He authored, Torts and The Family: Areas of Liability. Elton was honored as “Outstanding Defense Attorney in Arkansas” for 20002001 and was listed in Best Lawyers in America. Survivors: wife, Debbie C. Rieves, sons, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

John P. Hedgecock BSCHE’60, North Little Rock, June 8. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a U.S. Navy veteran during the Korean War. He was a life member of the United States Naval Institute, the Sons of Confederate Veterans, and the U.S. Judo Association. He was also a member of the American Legion.

Survivors: wife, Ila Hedgecock BSHE’59 MSE’84, four children, six grandchildren and two sisters.

Tom B. Terry BSBA’60, Cabot, June 20. Col. Terry served in the Korean War with the 187th Regimental Combat Team (Rakkasans). After his return from the war, he joined the Arkansas Army National Guard.

He served in numerous positions with the 142nd Field Artillery and concluded his 38 years of service with the State Headquarters at Camp Robinson. Survivors: wife, children and grandchildren.

Harold Glenn Hall BSEE’61, Van Buren, Dec. 1, 1966.

Richard G. Rea MA’61, Fayetteville, May 10. He was a teacher for 40 years.

Survivors: one daughter, one son and three grandchildren.

John H. Cusick BSBA’61, Little Rock, May 18. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara “Bobbie” Anne Cusick.

Survivors: son and four daughters, 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

LouVenia J. Clark MED’62, Pine Bluff, May 8. She was a teacher at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Survivors: one daughter, two

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Kay Goss, Chair Jeffrey D. Hall Tim E. Hunt Jerry R. Kelley Helen Marie Lewis Shane Edwards Matson Jay McDonald II Judy McDonald Hayden McIlroy Jr. Pamm Prebil Marian Margaret Steward M. Chad Trammell Edward J. Valek Tim B. Walker Margaret M. Whillock John G. Williams Honors College Richard L. Angel Valerie K. Angel Carolyn W. Cole Nick G. Cole Curtis Finch Jr. Jackye Shipley Finch Rachel R. Fiori Susan D. Hall Dianne H. Lamberth Mark H. Lamberth Cathy H. Mayton Mike R. Mayton Harriett Pollock

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The David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History Melissa McIlroy Hawkins Barbara Lunsford Pryor David H. Pryor Patricia Pyle Mary Anne Salmon Archie R. Schaffer III Curtis Shipley Sam Sicard Ed Wilkinson University Bands Lewis E. Epley Jr., Honorary Chair John L. George Robert Hopper Beth King Ronda M. Mains Val P. Price Robert M. Smith Tyler Thompson Melissa Lloyd Udouj Bill R. Woolly David Woolly, Chair University Libraries Bob Alexander Ann Henry Janet Hyneman Tommy May Clarice P. Miller Jane Shipley Karen S. Weems

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AT-LARGE Gerald B. Alley Barney R. Baxter Jamie A. Baxter Don C. Bland John Burkhalter Cathy Crass Charlene Edwards George W. Edwards Jr. David Fender Jama M. Fowler Wallace W. Fowler Brock Gearhart Kaneaster Hodges Jr. T.J. Holmes

Graduate School & International Education/Research & Economic Development Mary Fenton Collis R. Geren Becky Henley Brian Henley, Chair Lee Lane Donna McLarty Mack McLarty Janet H. Parsch Luke D. Parsch Derek B. Poh

Jim Lindsey Mario E. Martinelli Julia Peck Mobley Bob C. Nolan Peggy Parks Diane D. Simmons Shelley Simmons Todd Simmons Maurice Storm Jim A. von Gremp Fred Vorsanger Ross M. Whipple

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granddaughters and two greatgrandchildren.

Alvin L. Duclos BSA’63, Cedar Falls, Iowa, May 14. After graduating, he continued farming with his family in Osceola and Wilson. He went on to work for Allied Chemical as a sales representative, and then for First American Farms, a division of Bunge Corp. Survivors: five children, seven grandchildren, as well as two brothers.

Jerry Berry LLB’63, Longmont, Colorado, May 13. He served in the U.S. Navy earning his pilot’s wings and a rank of lieutenant. Berry was involved in several business partnerships: home building and development, restaurants, trade schools, and other investments. Survivors: brother, son, four grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.

Ronald A. Scott BSE’63, Heber Springs, May 8. He made his career in the insurance industry and worked for Aetna Life and Casualty for 15 years.

Survivors: his wife of 52 years, Mary Sue, his son, daughter and sister.

John B. Benson DAS’64, Mansfield, Ohio, June 24. Benson served as professor of psychology and sociology at Texarkana Community College. He was also proud of his work as a reviewer for countless psychology and sociology textbooks.

Survivors: one son and one daughter.

Jennifer A. Russell BSHE’65, Fayetteville, May 7. She worked as a personal banker in Fayetteville for many years. Survivors: her mother Mary Katherine “Toady” Ford, her husband of 53 years, Carl M. Russell BA’68 BARCH’71, two children, five grandchildren, one sister and one sisterin-law.

Diane McCarty Anderson BSE’66, Sherwood, May 3. She taught kindergarten for many years at St. John’s Episcopal Church and was later an owner of the Gumdrop Tree, a children’s clothing store. Survivors: two children, one sister, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Dennis Ray Griesse BA’66 JD’74, Fayetteville, June 6. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a second lieutenant.

He served at Kessler AFB (Mississippi), Thule AFB (Greenland), Hamilton AFB (California) and Shaw AFB (South Carolina). Griesse left the military as a captain. Survivors: daughter and son.

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C. Wayne Dowd ★ LLB’67, Texarkana, Arkansas, June 16. He served as state senator for several counties in southwest Arkansas from 1978 through 2000, representing Miller, Little River, and Lafayette counties and parts of Hempstead and Columbia counties. He served as chair of the Judiciary Committee, Rules Committee, and as president pro tempore of the Senate 1997-1999.

He was also selected by the Arkansas Democrat as one of the 10 best senators in 1995 and 1997. Survivors: wife, Margaret Dowd ★ BA’65, two sons, brother and six grandchildren.

Doug Bunger BSBA’67, Hot Springs, June 6. After receiving his bachelor’s degree he entered the military service through officer training school.

His distinguished military career included assignments as a major command comptroller, director of Air Force budget, and commander of the worldwide Army Air Force Exchange Services, from which he retired in 1998. Survivors: wife, Sarah C. Bunger, brother, daughters and six grandchildren.

James W. Willis MA’67 EDD’70, Little Rock, April 25. He served in the U.S. Army for three years, during which time he was a member of the Army Security Agency and a graduate of the Army Language School at Monterey, California. Willis was an educator. He taught history at Lovington (New Mexico) High School, was principal of Prairie Grove High School, assistant professor at Fort Hays (Kansas) State University, dean at Claremore (Oklahoma) Junior College, superintendent of schools at Mountain Home, and retired as professor emeritus from Murray (Kentucky) State University in 2005.

Survivors: wife, Rachel, two sons, two stepdaughters, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Jerry Newton Cassil FS’67, Bryant, June 15. He was a Vietnam veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Hancock. Cassil retired as a sales representative from Ralph E. Russell Co. in 2015. Survivors: wife, sons, brother and grandchildren.

Jim Coffield ✪+ BSBA’67, Little Rock, June 3. Survivors: wife, Ellen Stevens Coffield ✪+ BSBA’74, brother and two children.

Robert H. Spoonts BSCHE’67, Stamps, May 24. Spoonts was a chemical engineer for 42 years with Reynolds Metals and traveled all over the world with his job. Survivors: brother, Ed Spoonts.

Ben O. Hutton ★ EDD’68, Rogers, May 27. Hutton served in the U.S. Navy aboard the transport ship U.S.S. General W.A. Mann during the Korean War making 40 (20 round) trips across the Pacific carrying troops to and from Japan and Korea. Following his discharge in December 1955, he returned to Cassville and worked as an electrician at his family’s business, Hutton Electric. Survivors: wife, Sue Hutton, two sons, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Sarabel Leech MED’68, Benton, May 1. She was an organist for 54 years and later taught business education at Benton High School from 1943 to 1979. Survivors: her stepson and stepdaughter.

Ben Bakker ★ BSE’69, Conway, April 4. He had a career in education serving as a teacher, principal and superintendent. Survivors: his loving wife, Polly Bakker ★ BSE’67, two daughters and five grandchildren.

Carol Cantwell Nasworthy MA’69, Austin, Texas, May 10. She worked for 23 years as a public school teacher and administrator. Upon retiring from a public school career, she began a second career in public service.

She worked in the Texas House of Representatives and was appointed by Gov. Mark White to the Governor’s Commission for Women, where later she would be named executive director of the commission. She also served as administrative assistant and chief of staff for Commissioner Mary Scott Nabers at the Texas Railroad Commission and an independent consultant to the Center for Public Policy Dispute Resolution at the University of Texas Law School in Austin. Survivors: her husband, Jack, and her sister-in-law.

Claire W. Abney EDD’69, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, May 19. She was the assistant director of the Baptist Student Union at Texas Wesleyan University.

Survivors: daughter and granddaughter.

Stephen B. Couch BSBA’69, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, May 30. He began his career with National Savings and Trust Bank. He later received

his Chartered Financial Analyst certification. Steve was an avid collector of art and music, and a huge Razorback fan. Survivors: First wife, Beth, and brother.

Bill N. Meadows Sr. BSIE’70 MBA’75, Fayetteville, May 21. He was a member of Sertoma and was a longtime member of the Board for the Salvation Army. Survivors: wife, Susan M. Meadows BSE’68, father, son, brother and granddaughters.

Dusty Lovell ★ BSE’70, Amarillo, Texas, June 4. Lovell was a first grade teacher in Amarillo public schools, a model for Diane Dick Modeling Agency for 30 years, and the first paid Amarillo softball scorekeeper for 14 years. Survivors: husband, Tom J. Lovell Jr. ★ BSBA’70.

Ralph E. Schroeder MA’70, Wisconsin, May 4. He was director of financial aid at Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Michigan, from 19711981, director of financial aid at Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin, from 1981-2001, and director of financial aid at the University of Arkansas from 20012006. Survivors: wife Carolyn, four children, 10 grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers.

Carol Anita Counts BSBA’71, Addison, Texas, May 23. Survivors: husband and twin sister.

J. Brant Croxdale BSBA’71, Fayetteville, May 6. He worked for Hiland Dairy for 41 years. He retired in 2014. Survivors: his wife of 46 years, Karen, his daughter, two granddaughters and his mother.

Jimmie L. Jones BARCH’71, Joplin, Missouri, June 15. He was a decorated soldier in the Vietnam War (draft No. 57). As an architect, he was known for his commitment to honesty, ethics, and excellence. Survivors: wife, Veda Boyd Jones MA’74, sons, grandchildren and brother.

John H. Jackson ★ JD’71, Sanford, North Carolina, June 7. Jackson was an attorney and partner in the Yarborough Law Firm in Fayetteville, North Carolina, when he retired in January 2014. He was also town attorney for Linden, Wade, Eastover, Eastover Sanitary District and Stedman. He previously served as city attorney for Spring Lake and Hope Mills. Jackson was a proud and highly decorated

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member of the U.S. Army, serving 36 years active and reserve. He served in the 3rd and 5th Special Forces Groups and in the reserved 12th SF Group. He did a tour in Ethiopia and spent 1966 commanding two camps in Vietnam.

Survivors: wife, Jay Jackson, and grandchildren.

Edgar R. McGreevy MS’72 PHD’79, Fairlawn, Virginia, June 10. He proudly fought for his country. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in August 1951 and proudly served his country during both the Vietnam War and the Korean Conflict. After 23 years of service as an Army Ranger and paratrooper, he retired as lieutenant colonel with many decorations including the Purple Heart, Bronze Star with Valor, Staff Distinguished Cross and Gallantry Cross with Silver Star. Survivors: wife, Martha A. McGreevy, and one son.

Richard M. See ★ MBA’72, Fort Smith, May 18. He was commissioned into the military and proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force for 27 years, retiring as a colonel. Post military, he was a program manager at Lockheed Martin until he retired in 2009. Survivors: wife, Lillie L. See ★ BSE’72, two daughters, five grandsons and brother.

J. Jeaneane Henderson Markham MS’74, Atkins, May 21. Survivors: husband, Jerry D. Markham MS’76, and one sister.

Daniel G. Fields ✪+ BA’75, Tulsa, Oklahoma, May 14. Fields loved his family dearly and made sure they had many special memories together. He enjoyed serving others. He was part of many medical mission trips where he used his skills as an oral surgeon to relieve the suffering of others. Survivors: wife, Marsue Johnson Fields ✪+ BSE’76, daughter, son and grandson.

Theresa A. Flory ADN’76, Gravette, June 4. Flory was a registered nurse who worked surgery at multiple hospitals in Northwest Arkansas and Oklahoma.

Survivors: husband, Craig, brother, and father.

Wilma I. Hanner MED’77, Pearcy, June 8. Hanner worked as a legal stenographer for an attorney and state representative in Wiggins, Mississippi.

She was a member of the Arkansas Audio Visual Association, and state treasurer of the Arkansas Library Association in 1977. Survivors: four

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daughters, husband, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, as well as greatgreat-grandchildren.

Dave Cawthon ✪+ BA’78 MS’96 PHD’02, North Little Rock, May 16.

Survivors: mother and daughter.

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Meredith A. Strahl BSHE’78, Batesville, July 15, 2013.

Phillip T. Sloan AS’78, Kremmling, Colorado, June 8. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1968-1972. Survivors: wife, Donna, mother, brother, daughter, son, five grandchildren and one greatgranddaughter.

Rick Blevins BSBA’78, Lowell, June 15. He was owner with his father and later sole owner of Blevins Motor Co. Survivors: wife, mother, children and grandchildren.

David L. Baxter Jr. MS’79, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, April 30.

He was an electrical engineer. In the late 1990s he helped mentor students in the first robotics programs at local universities and high schools. Survivors: four sons and two sisters.

John J. Martin BSME’79, Spartanburg, South Carolina, June 18.

He was a retired mechanical engineer.

He was a true “jack of all trades” and loved to garden. Survivors: wife, daughter, sisters and brother.

Tom Smith MS’79, Little Rock, March 30. He practiced dentistry in Little Rock for the past 32 years. Survivors: his wife, Kathy Smith, two sons, one daughter, a brother and a sister.

Curtis L. Huckaby JD’82, Jonesboro, June 21. Huckaby served as a district judge in Jonesboro until his retirement for medical reasons earlier this year. Among Huckaby’s many accomplishments were his service on the bench and his contributions to the successful Arkansas State University rugby program. Survivors: Wife, daughter, four sons and six grandchildren.

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Donna Burnett Freyaldenhoven BSA’82, Meridian, Mississippi, May 29. Donna was the food service director for Meridian Public Schools. She was set to retire at the end of June this year after 28 years of service with the state. Survivors: husband, Chris, three children and sister.

Kurt W. Peterson ★ JD’82, Littleton, Colorado, Sept. 24, 2015. He was

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Taking the Long Way Home

Spotlight Kelley Weaver ★+

By Lori McLemore Sometimes life takes a detour from the original plan. For Kelley Weaver, the path to her college commencement took 34 years.

Weaver is a proud graduate of the Sam M. Walton College of Business and participated in Walton’s commencement in May 2016.

Her bachelor’s degree in personnel management, however, reflects the date she finished her degree — 1982.

A Little Rock native, Weaver left the University of Arkansas and returned to live in Little Rock in 1981. She completed her degree requirements through a correspondence course. It seemed anti-climatic to travel back to Fayetteville for the formal commencement.

Weaver began working at Dillard’s soon after completing her degree and has built a career there. She currently works as a user services support analyst.

“I was just ready to be finished with school and move on with my life,” Weaver said.

Years later she regretted missing that experience. “I am an eight year pancreatic cancer survivor; my cancer journey has changed me,” Weaver said. “I realized during this journey there are things I want to do ... I call it ‘my list.’ As I got older, one thing I regretted was not walking for my diploma. My main motivation was turning a regret into a memory.”

Joined by family and longtime friends, Weaver trekked back to

a solo practitioner who specialized in bankruptcy, personal injury and family law. Survivors: Three sisters and brother.

Susan L. Jones BSBA’82, Virginia Beach, Virginia, May 26. She held

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many financial positions in Dallas and San Diego. She was an excellent cook and homemaker. Jones changed career paths from a successful financial manager to one of selflessly supporting her husband, Capt. Sam McCormick.

Fayetteville to don her cap and gown and walk across the stage to formally be recognized as a Walton grad.

It was a long detour, but one worth waiting for.

“Walking in the graduation ceremony meant so much to me,” Weaver said. “I can now say one of my regrets in life is no longer a regret but a cherished memory. It was a sense of accomplishment. I wish my parents had lived long enough to see me participate in the commencement ceremony and walk across the stage on May 14, 2016.” ■ Favorite Memories: “My favorite memories from college were making new friends who are lifelong friends. I also participated in intramural sports, which was so much fun. I was a big Razorback fan growing up. I loved going to the football games.”

Favorite Professor: “I really liked Ann Henry who taught Business Law. She made it fun to learn.”

Advice to Students: “Walton College taught me you can learn as much or as little as you want. It taught me that you can be successful both professionally and personally as long as you are willing to try hard and you give it your best effort.”

Survivors: husband, Capt. Sam McCormick, and two children.

T.C. Railsback Jr. BSA’82, Rison, May 30. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1969 and served four years, almost all at sea and the Philippines, before

being honorably discharged in 1973.

After obtaining his bachelor’s degree he worked for Phillips Farms in Jefferson County. He also worked for F.G. Smart Farms for several years, retiring as office manager. Survivors: wife, Kelly

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Railsback, sister and brother.

Chris Lacy MM’83, Fayetteville, June 23. Lacy was a first-class musician and published numerous operas. He was a professor of music and an opera coach at the University of Arkansas and also taught piano and voice lessons for several years. Survivors: mother, aunt and numerous cousins.

William Selby Kennedy MBA’84, Little Rock, May 26. Kennedy began his career in 1983 and spent the majority of his tenure at A.G. Edwards, which merged with Wells Fargo. He was a senior vice president investment officer, and during his distinguished career, Kennedy was recognized as a Premier Advisor and was on the Chairman’s Council numerous times.

Survivors: wife, Rebecca Kennedy, two daughters, and one son.

Coy Lynn Scott BSCSE’85, Hot Springs, May 17. Scott was employed at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Survivors: parents, Ike and Louise Scott, and one sister.

Tracee Rhodehouse BSE’85, Springdale, June 6. Rhodehouse served her country honorably in the U.S. Air Force from 1975-1979. Tracee was also a dedicated teacher in the Springdale School District for 28 years retiring in May 2016. Survivors: husband, Marlon, stepsons and sisters.

R. Scott Hembree ✪ FS’85, Rogers, April 23. He was the CEO of Global Dental Technologies. Survivors: wife of 32 years, Karen Payne Hembree ✪ BSE’83 MS’84, two daughters and his brother.

Leslie Leona McLean BA’86, Brownsboro, Texas, June 20. She was a part of the Smith County District Attorney’s Office, where she most recently served as chief misdemeanor prosecutor. Survivors: husband, mother, four sons and six grandchildren.

Beverly Jean White EDD’87, Little Rock, June 21. She was an educator, entrepreneur, nonprofit executive, community/global leader and a professional mentor. She began her career with the Foundation for the MidSouth serving as the senior program manager, vice president for programs and vice president/director COO. She served as an adjunct professor at the Clinton School of Public Service, president of BSW Consulting and chair of AR Cradle to Prison Pipeline

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Initiative. Survivors: brother, and one grandchild.

Diana Coston BSE’87, Bryant, April 10. Survivors: two sons, Adam Blasi BA’13 and Dylan Christopher Blasi BSE’15, brother, Anthony Morris Coston BSBA’90, mother and father.

Richard Carl Thomas JD’88, Malvern, March 6. He practiced law in California and Arkansas. He later served as an attorney for Supreme Court Chief Justice Jim Hannah.

Survivors: his brother and sister.

Sophia Jane Barton BSE’88 MED’94, Siloam Springs, May 4.

She taught elementary school for many years. Survivors: three children, 10 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren.

Sharyn K. Sisson MS’89, Conway, June 18. Sharyn was a piano tuner.

Trish Mangold BSBA’90, Bentonville, Feb. 23. She was a CPA for the Whitaker Foundation and formerly with Allard and Company. Survivors: her son, two daughters, mother, two brothers and one sister.

James Derek Johnston BSBA’93, Hot Springs, 2016. He was administrator of LR Diagnostic Clinic, the chief financial officer at Sigma Supply and the owner of HS Taxi.

Survivors: his wife, Wendy, his mother, Brenda, two children, his grandmother, one sister, and aunts and uncles.

Vileara L. Jordan MED’93, Pine Bluff, June 3. Survivors: husband, Willie, and two sisters.

Michael J. Bryant FS’93, Fayetteville, April 28. Survivors: wife, three children, two grandchildren and his father.

Linda G. English PHD’96, Little Rock, June 6. She was a dedicated English teacher for many years before receiving her doctorate in counselor education.

Henryetta Bailey Harris MED’97, Rogers, Feb. 22. She was a teacher in Rogers and Bentonville school districts, retiring from Rogers. Survivors: her two children, one grandson, her mother and brother.

Charles G. Blackledge BA’98, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Feb. 12. He worked for Johns Hopkins University, Nova Southeastern University and Tulane. He was also published in many research publications with the U.S.

Department of Health and Human Services. Survivors: his mother, one brother and four sisters.

Michael Lydell Ware MS’99, Lake Providence, Louisiana. Oct. 14, 2013.

Tyrone Wade Rogers BA’00, Fayetteville, June 6. He worked as a videographer for the city of Fayetteville and was a U.S. Air Force veteran.

Survivors: son, daughter and brother.

Virginia Beth Bloodworth FS’00, Little Rock, Feb. 10, 2011. She worked as a National Park Service ranger, a Wildland firefighter, emergency medical technician and interpretative ranger.

Survivors: her husband, Bobby, daughter, son, parents, sister and sister-in-law.

Jonathan Edward Waldrip FS’01, Little Rock, April 3. He was employed as an associate in banking at Central Mortgage Co. Survivors: his parents, fiancee and his sister.

Christopher Kerry Allen BSME’03, Fayetteville, May 25. He was a professional rock climbing guide in the New River Gorge area of West Virginia and made numerous climbing trips to several western states. Survivors: father, stepmother and brother.

Gregory David Rolniak BA’03, Rogers, Feb. 22. Survivors: his mother, two brothers and one sister.

Edward Cecil Lloyd FS’04, Springdale, May 30. He loved reading books, listening to music, gardening, taking pictures, and going to the woods. Survivors: mother, two brothers and two sisters.

Jennifer Jo Merritt FS’05, Springdale, March 15. Survivors: her father, Phil, her daughter, Taylor, her grandmother and brother.

Aaron Thomas Curry BSA’05, Springdale, March 30. He was the assistant golf course superintendent at Springdale Country Club for many years and most recently an herbicide specialist for Trugreen of Northwest Arkansas. Survivors: his mother, father and brother.

Richard Michael Sposito FS’06, Alabaster, Alabama, June 5. He retired from General Motors and studied social work at the University of Arkansas and computer programming at PSI Institute. Survivors: Children, and grandchildren.

Samuel R. Griggs BFA’07, Bentonville, May 12. He worked for Walmart as a Building Controls Specialist. Sam was a talented musician and artist. Survivors: parents and brother.

James Adam Taylor BSBA’08, Memphis, Tennessee, March 2. He was an assistant girls’ basketball coach for several years at Holy Communion.

Survivors: two daughters, his mother, brother and sister.

James Emerson Ransom BA’09, Rogers, May 8. He worked as senior art director for Geometry Global of Rogers. Survivors: parents, Allyson and Ramon, and four brothers.

Jake B. Griffith BSIB’11, Bartlett, Tennessee, June 15, 2015. Griffith was the chief financial officer for Artisent Floors. Survivors: Parents, siblings, and grandparents.

Ben R. Farmer BSCHE’13, Bryant, June 6. Farmer worked for Kohler in Sheridan as an engineer.

Survivors: Parents, two brothers, and grandparents.

Stephen P. Hacala Jr. BSBA’13, Rogers, April 3. He taught guitar at Arkansas Music Conservatory and was also awarded the 35th Anniversary Guitar Scholarship to Musicians Institute in Hollywood. He later worked for GE Capital in Oklahoma City.

Survivors: his parents, Stephen P. Hacala and Betty Hacala and his two sisters.

Marcia Janice Turner ★ BSE’15, El Dorado, Feb. 11. She was employed at F.A.C.T for many years. Survivors: her husband of 20 years, Howard, two daughters, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, four sisters and one brother.

Alexis Raeann Arguello BSBA’16, Hot Springs, Feb. 19. She was one of the seven recipients nationwide in 2015 to receive the Network of Executive Women scholarship. She served as an intern in customer services and logistics at the Kraft Food Group. Survivors: her parents, Robert L. Arguello BSCE’86 and Becky Arguello, her brother and her grandparents. ■

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In Memoriam Murray Smart Jr.

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Murray Smart Jr., a long-time U of A professor of architecture, died Aug. 9, 2016, after a long illness.

Smart was born on Aug. 8, 1933, in Blytheville, Arkansas, the son of Clifton Murray and Elizabeth Smart. He graduated as valedictorian of the 1951 class of Blytheville High School. He earned a Master of Architecture fromTulane University in 1956 and then entered the graduate program in City Planning and Urban Design at the University of Illinois the following year, but his graduate work was interrupted by army service in Korea, after which he finished his graduate degree.

In 1966, Smart was invited to join the faculty of the what was then the Department of Architecture at the University of Arkansas. He taught architectural design and his favorite subject area, architectural history, while maintaining a private practice with Gayl Witherspoon.

In 1972-1973 he was awarded a Fulbright-Hays Professorship to teach at Kabul University in Afghanistan for one academic year.

Upon his return to the University of Arkansas, he became assistant dean of the school, serving under Fay Jones. When Jones gave up the deanship to concentrate on private practice, Smart was named to the position. He served as dean from 1976-1991. Under his leadership the size of the school and its faculty more than doubled, the program leading to the Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree was established, the school acquired the Lake Hamilton property that would become Garvan Woodland Gardens, and the program providing a semester of study in Rome was begun.

Then-Gov. Bill Clinton appointed him to the State Board of Architects, on which he served two five-year terms. The American Institute of Architects named him a Fellow in the Institute. The U of A Alumni Association awarded him the Faculty Award for Distinguished Teaching and Public Service.

A scholar, as well as a teacher, he published a series of articles on English Victorian architecture and stained glass, provided a number of encyclopedia entries for the Dictionary of Architects and Architecture, and wrote the book Muscular Churches about English High Victorian churches of 1849-1875. After his return to full-time teaching, Murray was elected chair of the campus faculty and also served as the chair of the Faculty Senate and Campus Council.

The slide library and media center in the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design was named the C. Murray Smart Jr. Media Center in his honor.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Jones Smart, two sons, five grandsons and three great-grandchildren. ■

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University of Geneva or on-site study of paintings from the Italian Baroque. This past spring, the Honors College awarded grants to faculty across campus to promote undergraduate research.

Grant monies will be used to purchase materials ranging from statistical software to a system that measures cardiopulmonary stress, energy assessment and resting metabolic rate.

(Almost) New Home: Our home in Gearhart Hall, dedicated in 2013, is still very new, and has allowed us to more than double the programming we offer to our students. Events range from information sessions on research, study abroad, service learning and career preparation to political forums such as Tracking Trump and Hillary.

We also host events for all on campus and in the community, such as the Honors College

House Concert series. Please join us for a return performance by opera star Sarah Mesko, an Honors College alumna and Bodenhamer Fellow, 6-7 p.m.

Oct. 6 in Gearhart Hall 130!

Honors College Invites brings thinkers and doers to campus.

This year, we will host honors alumna Amber Straughn, a NASA astrophysicist from Bee Branch, Arkansas, who studies how stars and black holes form in distant galaxies. She will provide the inside story on the new James Webb Space Telescope, to be launched in November 2018.

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, April 25, 2017!

Our doors are open to you.

Come by, check us out, and see how you can get involved in the honors experience here on campus.

Lynda Coon Dean, Honors College

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with impeccable mechanics and judgment, and to reach the NFL, “you have to truly be one of the very best at the avocation of football officiating.”

Referees sometimes have to make tough calls, but Monroe noted that fortunately he hasn’t had major calls profiled on ESPN. “Every call you make, 50 percent of the people are going to hate you and 50 percent are going to like you. You just come to grips with that early in your officiating career,” Monroe said.

A referee’s job is to be “level headed no matter how high the intensity is of the game,” Monroe said. An official needs to have an analytical mind, and this is where his engineering degree

comes into play. He said he has to digest a rule book, break down why things happen on the field and solve problems, which are all engineering in his mind. Terry Martin, vice provost for academic affairs at the U of A, has known Monroe since he started in the electrical engineering program in fall 1997 and said he was a very dedicated and hardworking student who truly wanted to understand the material in a class.

Monroe loves the challenge of being an official at this level with the fastest, strongest players and difficult rules.

“I just like challenging myself every week, trying to be perfect.

You’ll never have a perfect game, but just working for that.” ■

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ALUMNI OFFICERS President Don Eldred ✪+’81, Houston

Past-President Stephanie S. Streett ✪ BS’91, Little Rock Treasurer Kenneth Biesterveld ★ ’05, ’10, Bentonville Secretary Debbie Blume ✪+ BSBA’08, Fayetteville BOARD OF DIRECTORS Class of 2017 Ben Beaumont ★ ’04, Little Rock John Berrey ✪ ’91, Tulsa Judy Drummond Covert ✪+ ’83, Bel Aire, KS LaTonya Foster ★ ’96, Springdale Steven Hinds ✪+ ’89, 92, Fayetteville Jordan Patterson Johnson ✪ ’00, Little Rock Carla Martin ★ ’04, Pine Bluff Melissa Pianalto ✪ ’88, ’90, Springdale Molly Rapert ★ ’85, ’87, Fayetteville Class of 2018 Kristen Allbritton ★ ’04, Frisco, TX Teena Gunter ✪ ’92, ’97, Oklahoma City Ashley Harris ✪ ’95, Fayetteville Sharon Hunt ★ ’73, ’75, Fayetteville Kristin Kaufman ✪ ’83, Dallas Bill Kerr ✪ ’88, Tampa, FL Dustin McDaniel ★ ’94, Little Rock Drake McGruder ✪ ’06, ’12, Fort Smith Charles Redfield ✪ ’89 Bentonville Class of 2019 John Forrest Ales ✪ ’02, Bentonville Linda Bedford-Jackson ★ ’80, Austin, TX Susan Kemp ✪ ’73, ’75, Mountain View Robert Kolf ✪+ ’78, Wildwood, MO Greg Lee ✪+ ’70, Fayetteville Paul Parette ✪+ ’89, Dallas Ron Rainey ✪ ’91, ’93, Little Rock Lott Rolfe IV ★ ’94, Maumelle Roger Sublett ✪ ’64, ’65, Mason, OH Amy Tu ★ ’96, Seattle Brian Wolff ✪ ’89, Washington D.C. STAFF Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni and Executive Director of the Arkansas Alumni Association Brandy Cox ✪ MA’07 Associate Executive Director Dale Green ★ Director of Membership and Marketing Terri Dover ✪+ Director of Constituent Engagement Angela Mosley Monts ✪, BA’80 Director of Outreach and Chapters Thomas Ellis ★ BA’96, MBA’98 Mercedes Alberson, Student Outreach Coordinator; Lisa Ault ★ Accounting Specialist; Catherine Baltz ✪+ BS’92, MED’07, Manager of Affinity Programs & Analysis; Shanna Bassett ★ Associate Director of Membership and Marketing; Ashley Batchelor ★ BA’07, Assistant Director of Communications; Debbie Blume ✪+ Board and Campaign Coordinator; Deb Euculano ✪ Associate Director of Alumni Special Events; Rachel Gray ★ Administrative Assistant; Amanda Jacobson ★ BSBA’12, MED’14, Manager of Chapter Programs; Amber Jordan, Administrative Support Supervisor; Ryan Miller ✪+ BSBA’07, MED’09, BSBA’13, Associate Director of Student and Young Alumni Outreach; Wren Myers ★ Special Projects Coordinator; Emily Piper, Administrative Specialist; Alyssa Pruitt ★ BSBA’13, MED’15, Marketing Coordinator; Patti Sanders ✪+ Assistant Director of Alumni Scholarships; Julie Simpson ★ Assistant Director of Facilities and Special Events

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Spotlight

By Lori McLemore

Grady Harvell ★ President of AFCO Steel Grady Harvell began his career at AFCO Steel in 1972, directly after graduating with a civil engineering degree from the U of A. The steel fabrication company drew Harvell because of its reputation, and he has stayed for 43 years because of the opportunities provided for professional growth and the ability to remain in his native state of Arkansas.

“AFCO was noted at the time for having a strong engineering background. The owners and managers had engineering degrees, and the company had a strong engineering culture,” Harvell explained.

One of his first tasks as an AFCO employee was to set up a computer-based estimating department.

At that time, everything at AFCO was done by slide rule or paper, and switching to computers was a huge shift, but Harvell explained that he got plenty of support and help. “It was my good fortune to work with a lot of good people whose sole interest was in making the company better.”

Harvell became general sales manager for AFCO in 1980 and was promoted to executive vice president in 1992. In 2002, Joe Brown, the chairman of AFCO, and the Brown family sold the company to W&W Steel of Oklahoma City. Harvell became president of AFCO at that time. Even though the company had changed hands, Harvell explained that AFCO remained the same business with the same people. As president, he is most proud of the fact that W&W and AFCO have remained solid companies that provide good jobs, even during the recession in the past decade.

Harvell has a strong relationship with his alma mater, both professionally and personally. AFCO fabricated the steel for the North End Zone facility and for the 2001 Razorback Stadium & Skybox Expansion on the east side and south end zone.

AFCO also supports research at the U of A, because Photo submitted

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Harvell recognizes that new discoveries about steel infrastructure would benefit his industry as well as improve engineering education.

Harvell is working with civil engineering assistant professor Gary Prinz to investigate more efficient methods of connecting steel to concrete in bridges. Most bridges are built by pouring concrete over steel beams.

These beams have steel shear studs on the top flange to develop composite action with the concrete deck, holding the two materials together. The number of studs was determined by research that was conducted in the 1960s.

Prinz’s expertise is in the area of fatigue and fracture of steel structures. By performing additional experiments and using advanced statistical methods with existing experimental data, he hopes to make a case that the current standards should be reevaluated.

Harvell’s personal connection with the university began when he was invited to join the Arkansas Academy of Civil Engineering. He became active in that group’s scholarship fundraising activities and eventually became president of the Academy. “As a student, I got a scholarship from a civil engineering alumnus, and that helped me stay in school,” said Harvell, who has endowed a scholarship in his parents’ honor. The Harvell Family Scholarship supports one civil engineering student every year.

When Ashok Saxena, who was dean of the college at the time, asked Harvell to serve on the dean’s advisory council, he saw it as another way to stay involved and give back to the university he loves.

In 2014, Dean English asked Harvell to serve as chairman. “I am very honored,” he said. “And I look forward to continuing to work with Dean English. I encourage everyone who has received a degree from the U of A to continue a tradition of giving back any way they can, either financially, or through devoting time and energy. Engineers do that very well.” ■

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There She Is ... Our Miss America Savvy Shields âœŞ, an art major at the University of Arkansas with a business minor, won the 79th Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant in July. Shields then went on to take the crown of Miss America 2017 in September in Atlantic City, New Jersey. She is from Fayetteville and is the daughter of Karen and Todd Shields.

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A R K A N S A S • Fall 2016

University of Arkansas Homecoming 2016

Home on the Hill

October 9-15, 2016

We’re calling all alumni to their Home on the Hill for a full week of exciting events.

• Color those Hogs 5K – October 9th

• Homecoming Parade & Pep Rally – October 14th

• Hog Wild Tailgate – October 15th

Check HOMECOMING.UARK.EDU for the latest details!

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