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JOURNALISTS ABROAD

For five decades, the university has had an international exchange program with Bolivia, and hundreds of Bolivians have come north to study at Arkansas. This summer, U of A students visited Bolivia on the first southbound exchange.

ONLINE AND ON SENIOR WALK

The university’s first fully online bachelor’s degree, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, launched this month, continuing the evolution of distance learning and transforming the lives of students across Arkansas.

A CHAMPIONSHIP SEASON

In 1964, a crew of young men ran rough-shod over every competitor during football season and was left the only undefeated team in the country. Fifty years later, we take a look back at Frank Broyles’ national champions. Campus View

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ON THE COVER The Arkansas football team pounded out an undefeated season 50 years ago. Take a look back on Page 22.

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ARKANSAS Publisher Arkansas Alumni Association Executive Director Brandy Cox ★ MA ‘07 Editor Charlie Alison ★ BA’82 MA’04 Associate Editor Tammy W. Tucker ✪+ BA’97 MA’03 Creative Director Amanda Cothren ✪ Photo Editor Russell Cothren ✪

University of Arkansas Rises From a Challenging Period 30 Years Ago One Administrator Served Through Three Administrations: Don Pederson EDITOR’S NOTE: Former President B. Alan Sugg offered remarks during a retirement reception in June for Don Pederson, the long-time vice chancellor for finance and administration at the University of Arkansas. We provide them here as a reminder of the university’s successes over the last three decades and the many people who have contributed to its continued upward trajectory. It is great to be back to see everybody that I had the opportunity to work with, especially former and current members of the Board of Trustees Lewis Epley and Jane Rogers. Lewis and Jane were my bosses, and they gave me the opportunity to serve as the President of the U of A System. Lewis and Jane love the University, and they take seriously the role of trustees to create a positive and supportive environment within the system so that the University of Arkansas and our other universities can continue to better serve our great state. Thank you Lewis and Jane for your tremendous service. Let me ask a question. Who here were associated with the University in 1986 as a faculty member, board member, administrator, staff member, friend, student, alumni member, or in any other way? Well, do you remember the challenges facing the University in 1986? • The University enrollment was in decline. • Old Main was condemned, closed and there was a fence and tall weeds surrounding this wonderful building which we love so much. To make it worse, several people advocated that Old Main should be torn down. That would have been a tragedy. • In the three years prior to 1986, the University had three different chancellors with one of them serving only one day. • Too many of the best and brightest high school graduates were going out of state to pursue their degrees. • The University had almost no financial reserves. In my judgment, that period of time was one of the most challenging points in the history of our university. But, that was all about to change because on the recommendation of President Ray Thornton, the Board of Trustees, with the strong support of Trustee Jim Blair, named a young Irishman by the name of Dan Ferritor to be our new chancellor. Dan began shaping what I call the renaissance of our University of Arkansas. • Enrollment began to climb. • Dan and Bud Edwards started a successful fundraising program for scholarships, faculty chairs, and general academic support. • Old Main was renovated and reopened. Frank Broyles led a fundraising drive to help finance the bringing of Old Main back to life. • The financial shape of the University began to improve.

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Dan served as Chancellor for 11 years and he did a tremendous job. He decided to go back to his faculty position as a university professor in sociology—he was a great teacher. We created a search committee to find a new chancellor, and former trustee Charles Scharlau served on that committee. On my recommendation, the Board of Trustees unanimously named John White, a University of Arkansas industrial engineering graduate who was then serving as Dean of the College of Don and Kathy Pederson Engineering at Georgia Tech. In my judgment John provided excellent leadership for the University. He convinced the Board of Trustees to raise the admission standards for the University—a very positive move. I think another great decision of John’s was convincing David and Jane Gearhart to come home so that David could be our vice chancellor for University Advancement. The icing on the cake was that David brought Sandy and Clay Edwards with him. David, Sandy and Clay were a fundraising dynamo. John and David provided the leadership to raise a billion dollars—unbelievable. John then stepped down to be a distinguished professor in industrial engineering—he is a great faculty member. Then, because David Gearhart was so respected, successful, and appreciated by the campus community and by friends and alumni, I recommended that David be our new chancellor, and the Board of Trustees unanimously approved his appointment. In my judgment, David Gearhart has done a remarkable job. Where are we today? • Enrollment is now over 25,000 students. • The quality of the freshman class improves each year. Graduation rates are up. The number of undergraduate and graduate degrees awarded annually continues to increase significantly. Major increases in enrollment and graduation rates came under the watch of David. • About a billion dollars of renovated and new academic, student housing and athletic facilities have been built in the 28-year period of the University. Dan Ferritor and John White each served 11 years as chancellor. David Gearhart has served six years. So, we need David to serve at least another five years. Twenty-eight years of tremendous progress for the University is great, but 33 years would be even better. Clearly, while Dan, John and David provided the leadership for the past 28 years for the University to become one of the top public universities in the nation, they had a lot of great help from the faculty, the staff, administrators, alumni, friends, trustees, the governors and the legislature. But, there is one person who has been a constant in the top administration of the University over the last 28 years. Dan, John and David all wanted Don Pederson to be a vice chancellor for them. Don has been a loyal, hardworking, dedicated, honest, capable administrator to Dan, John and David. Think about it—Don has been a part of every major decision of the University for the past 28 years. Don, you should write a book—My Three Chancellors—it would be very interesting reading. Don, you are a very important person in the history of the University of Arkansas. I have thoroughly enjoyed knowing and working with you during the 21 years that I served as president. You are truly a gentleman and a scholar. I wish the best for you and Kathy. The two of you are special people. Retirement is not all bad. You will miss the people you so much enjoyed working with, and you will miss your pay check. But, I predict you will enjoy your retirement. If you need any advice on Medicare and Social Security, let me know. I’ve become an expert. Thank you again for helping make the University of Arkansas a special place. B. Alan Sugg Former University of Arkansas President

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ALUMNI OFFICERS President Stephanie S. Streett ✪ BS’91, Little Rock Immediate Past President John Reap ✪+ BSBA’70, Dallas, TX Treasurer Don Eldred Jr.✪+ BSBA’81, Houston, TX Assistant Treasurer Tom Dorre ✪ BSBA’68, MBA’81, Fayetteville Secretary Deborah Blume ✪+ BSBA’08, Fayetteville BOARD OF DIRECTORS Class of 2015 Kenneth Biesterveld ★ BSBA’05, MBA’10, Bentonville John L Colbert ✪ BSE’76, MED’81, Fayetteville John W. Cole ★+ BSBA’76, MBA’78, Springdale Rita Geiger ✪+ BA’66, Oklahoma City, OK Teena Gunter ✪ JS’92, LLM’97, Oklahoma City, OK Sharon Hunt ★ BSE’73, MED’75, Fayetteville William L. Kerr ✪ BA’88, Tampa, FL Terry Rasco ✪+ BARCH’71, BA’72, Little Rock Joel G. Wood ✪ BSBA’74, Germantown, TN Class of 2016 John Forrest Ales ✪ BA’02, McLean, VA Emanuel Banks ✪ BSCE’87, North Little Rock Susan Gilbert Kemp ★ BSHE’73, MS’75, Mountain View Charlene Reed ✪+ BSHE’74, MS’77, Marianna Lott Rolfe IV ★ BSE’94, Maumelle Jeffrey M. Stephens ✪+ BSIE’86, Hot Springs Roger H. Sublett ★ BSE’64, MA’65, Mason, OH Brandon Timbes ✪+ BSBA’98, Charlotte, NC Amy Tu JD’96, Seattle, WA Class of 2017 Ben Beaumont ★ BA’04, Little Rock John Berrey ★ BA’91, Sperry, OK Marvin Caston BA’00, MED’03, Fayetteville Judy Drummond Covert ✪+ BA’83, Bel Aire, KS Latonya Foster ★ BA’96, Springdale Steven Hinds ✪+ BSPA’89, MED’92, Fayetteville Jordan Johnson ✪ BA’00, Little Rock Carla Martin ★ JD’04, Pine Bluff Melissa Pianalto ✪ BSA’88, MS’90, Springdale Molly Rapert ★ BSBA’85, MBA’87, Fayetteville STAFF Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni and Executive Director of the Arkansas Alumni Association Brandy Cox ★ MA ‘07 Senior Director of Marketing and Resource Development Terri Dover ✪+ Director of Administration Debbie Blume ✪+, BSBA’08 Director of Constituent Engagement Angela Mosley Monts ✪, BA’80 Director of Outreach and Chapters Heath Bowman ✪ MED’11 Director of Communications Tammy W. Tucker ✪+, BA’97, MA’03 Carolyn Baltz ✪+ BA’03, Associate Director of Membership and Marketing; Catherine Baltz ✪+ BS’92, MED’07, Manager of Strategic Marketing; Kelly Bostick ✪, Assistant Director of Marketing; Stella Clark ✪, Records and Membership Assistant; Deb Euculano ✪, Associate Director of Program Development; Felicia Garner ★, Executive Assistant; Ashlee Gloede ★, Assistant Director of Facilities and Special Events; Johanna Hall ★ BA’11, Assistant Director of Communications; Robin January ✪ BSA’98, Scholarship Coordinator; Ryan Miller ✪ BSBA’07, MED’09, Assistant Director of Young Alumni and Student Outreach; Julie Preddy ✪ BA’04, Associate Director for Lifelong Learning; Tiffany Robinson ✪, Fiscal Support Analyst; Alyssa Strodel ★ BSBA’12, Student Programs Graduate Assistant; Elizabeth Tipton ✪, Records and Membership Assistant; Chris Wallen ✪, Alumni Records Manager.

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Turning Student Service into Global Outreach Kate McGinnis (left), a junior Honors College psychology major, and Wheeler Richardson (right), a junior marketing major, visit a rural farm run by their guide, Miguel, during a community development summer program in Mozambique. Miguel hopes his farm, which includes more than 80 pigs, will become a source of protein for residents and grow into a small industry that adds to the development of their community. Find out more on Page 46.

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ON THE HILL

During the Campaign for the 21st Century, a group of committed volunteers in Central Arkansas began discussions with administration officials to increase the presence of the University of Arkansas in the state’s capital city area. After the campaign ended, the group continued to meet and encouraged the creation of the university’s first regional office. With lots of hard work and dedication, this finally became a reality in 2013. The Central Arkansas Regional Advancement Programs office officially opened May 21, 2013, in Simmons Tower, through the generosity of Flake & Kelley Commercial and Capitol Avenue Development Co., which are providing office space for the University of Arkansas to use in downtown Little Rock. Kathy Edgerton, director of regional advancement programs, heads up the office and is connecting with the robust base of donors, alumni and prospective students who live in the region. Currently, there are 12,468 alumni in the central Arkansas region. The space is also used by advancement professionals, staff members from development professionals and alumni relations to any other university officials who are in Central Arkansas for university purposes. “This space gives us the much-needed flexibility to carry on official university business in an area where we have a large concentration of alumni and prospective students,” said Chancellor G. David Gearhart. “We are grateful to Hank Kelley of Flake & Kelley Commercial and Capitol Avenue Development Co. for providing us with this opportunity and are pleased to have a concrete presence in Central Arkansas.” The office includes access to meeting and conference rooms and a patio for various events. Staff members located in Little Rock, such as Kathy Edgerton and Emily Money, who represents the U of A School of Law, work from the location and interact more frequently with the Central Arkansas donors, alumni and friends who live in the area. “This new visible location will enhance our brand in Central Arkansas and is vital to our success as advancement professionals,” said Chris Wyrick, vice chancellor for university advancement. “This space will give them the opportunity to have a home base away from the Hill and will give them another venue for meeting constituents and hosting events.” Most recently, Flake & Kelley Commercial increased their commitment to the University of Arkansas by providing more accessible and visible space on the second floor, Suite 203 and 204, in their newly remodeled area called “Next Level Business Suites.” This space provides greater access to those seeking out the university and definitely increases the awareness of the regional office because of the unique visibility of the office in the lobby area of the state’s largest office building. ■

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U of A Student Wins Prestigious Madison Fellowship A University of Arkansas student has been awarded a prestigious James Madison Fellowship in the amount of $24,000 to help her pay for graduate studies. Annie Williams, who is enrolled in the Master of Arts in Teaching program in the College of Education and Health Professions, was chosen as the Arkansas recipient of the fellowship. The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation generally selects one winner from each state, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories each year. “The College of Education and Health Professions is proud to attract students of Annie Williams’ caliber to our Master of Arts in Teaching program,” said Tom Smith, dean of the college. “It is an honor to have a James Madison Fellow studying at the University of Arkansas. The fellowship program provides recipients with experiences and knowledge that will serve them – and their students – well throughout their teaching careers.” Jason Endacott, assistant professor of social studies education, is Williams’ faculty adviser. “Winning the Madison Fellowship is a sign of scholarly excellence that speaks very highly of Annie and of the candidates the U of A attracts for its teacher-education programs,” Endacott said. Williams, who is from Farmington, Mo., graduated magna cum laude from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo., in 2007 with bachelor’s degrees in French, history and international studies. She earned a master’s degree in history from Missouri State University in 2009. She plans to remain in Northwest Arkansas after completing the M.A.T. program and teach high school social studies. Successful applicants for the fellowship must be committed to teaching American history, American government or social studies full time in grades 7-12. They must have demonstrated a commitment to civic responsibilities and to professional and collegial activities and be pursuing a master’s degree. James Madison Fellows are required to attend the foundation’s fourweek summer institute in Washington. The institute includes a graduate course called The Foundations of American Constitutionalism during which participants visit historic sites in the nation’s capital associated with the American government and the Constitution’s framers. “While working on my master’s degree, I focused on 16th century French history, but I am now interested in learning more about the U.S. Constitution and ideas of the early framers to better understand the current political climate,” Williams said. Previous James Madison Fellows from the U of A include Alexander McKnight, Korienne Barnes, Kathleen Blankenship and David Buchner. ■

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14 Years of Solar Competitions When Bill Springer, associate professor of mechanical engineering, first introduced the University of Arkansas to Solar Splash, he had no idea how iconic this competition would become. After 14 years of designing and building fully functioning boats and competing in this intercollegiate solar/electrical boat competition against universities from all across the nation, the U of A students continue to thrive in this interdisciplinary collaboration between mechanical and electrical engineering. The solar boat project is one of the senior-level creative projects within the department of mechanical engineering, and it teaches the students critical skills they will use throughout their engineering careers, such as product design, team-building, reliability, theory versus practice and manufacturing. “Dr. Springer was instrumental in institutionalizing the solar boat activity into the senior capstone course of the ME department. This attracted many students to the team,” said Alan Mantooth, professor of electrical engineering. “He is beloved by the students involved and able to inspire them to perform solidly and keep their cool under the pressure of a fast-paced racing event.” Under Springer’s leadership, the University of Arkansas team first competed in 2000, and the rookie team proved to be strong competitors by placing fourth in the competition. Through the next 14 years, the U of A team had multiple first place wins and even hosted the event at Lake Fayetteville from 2006-2010. “I have had the pleasure of being involved with Solar Boat since 1999 and it has been an interesting tenure,” said Springer. “These students grew as engineers during the process and have gone on to many different career opportunities. I have enjoyed the opportunity to work with all of them and get to know them as more than just students.” After 33 years of extraordinary service to the department of mechanical engineering and the university, Springer announced his retirement and the Solar Boat Team transitioned to its new adviser, David Albers. Springer and Albers worked together with this year’s team to ensure that Springer’s knowledge and expertise of this project would be passed along to future teams. “This project is important to mechanical engineering students because it requires that they design and build components that work together in a complex system,” said Albers. “They immediately see if their design does not work as expected and must find a solution or an alternative design.” “The department is grateful for Dr. Springer’s guidance and leadership in making Solar Boat one of ME’s leading creative projects,” said Larry Roe, associate department head. “His advice and knowledge will be missed.” ■

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Leakey Foundation Funds Grant to Study Early Human Diet Against Modern-Day Hadza Grant for Organic Fruit Project Olivia Caillouet, a junior majoring in horticulture in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas, has earned a grant to work as an intern on a research project on the market season of organic fruit. The Southern Sustainable Agricultural Research and Education program, which is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, has awarded Caillouet a Young Scholar Enhancement apprentice/internship grant. “I am thankful for this opportunity to work with skilled professionals and know this will positively impact my future horticulture career,” said Caillouet. “I plan to use my knowledge of plants to educate others and strengthen communities.” Caillouet will manage experiments on the effects of shade on primocane blackberry growth, flowering and yield. She will participate in the operation and management of the high tunnel and field production systems located at the U of A System Division of Agriculture, Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Fayetteville. High tunnels are temporary, freestanding greenhouses – built of arched poles, overlaid with clear plastic, without heating or electrical power and using passive ventilation – that help extend the growing season for a variety of crops. Caillouet, an honors student from Little Rock who is minoring in sustainability, is reporting to horticulture professor Curt Rom. Rom is the director of the Bumpers College honors program and also co-director of the Center for Agricultural and Rural Sustainability. “The goal is to provide Olivia with an experiential learning environment that will enable her to learn sustainable organic crop management, and high tunnel and field production systems,” said Rom. “She will also learn research operations and conduct an experiment, and share information learned through project activities.” Caillouet helps manage the campus community garden, which provides food to the Full Circle Campus Food Pantry. ■

The Leakey Foundation has awarded $18,000 to a team led by University of Arkansas researchers to travel to Tanzania and compare dental textures of modern hunter-gatherers to early human ancestors. Dental molds from this study and analysis of the modern hunter-gather diet may help determine what human predecessors, hominins, ate. Peter Ungar, Distinguished Professor in the department of anthropology within the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, and Sarah Livengood, a graduate student in the department, will use the grant to visit the Hadza people in northern Tanzania. Their colleague, Alyssa Crittenden from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, will accompany them. They will collect dental molds and catalog the ethnic group’s seasonal diet and food preparation habits. The team will return to the United States to analyze microscopic texture variations, or microwear, left by frequent food sources of the Hadza and compare this to dental molds of hominins. The comparison may provide evidence of what the hominins ate and the role that diet had on human evolution. “Diet is the single most important factor underlying behavioral and ecological differences among living primates,” Ungar and Livengood wrote in their grant proposal. “It is undoubtedly a key to understanding the biology and evolution of the hominins.” The Hadza live in similar savannah habitat as hominins did, and their diet may also be similar. However, of the approximate 1,000 living Hadza, only 200 subsist primarily on wild plants and animals. “Rapidly shifting political boundaries affect the Hadzas’ ability to maintain their nomadic lifestyle,” Ungar and Livengood wrote. “Increasingly, the herd animals of neighboring pastoral populations who have moved into the area directly compete with wild ungulates for resources. This makes game hunting and even plant collection unviable. Approximately 15 percent of the Hadza abandon their traditional subsistence practices each year. Therefore, the proposed study is time critical.” Ungar is the chair of the department of anthropology and a faculty member of the environmental dynamics doctoral program at the University of Arkansas. He researches the diets of modern primates, early hominins and the mammals coexisting with early hominins. Livengood is a doctoral student in the department of anthropology and will incorporate data collected on the Hadza into her dissertation. ■

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Engineering Program Among Best for Veterans The online master’s degree in engineering offered by the College of Engineering at the University of Arkansas has been ranked No. 4 in U.S. New and World Report’s list of Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs for Veterans. “Veterans and active-duty service members face unique challenges as students, from transitioning between bases and grappling with deployment to balancing work and family life upon return,” said Robert Morse, director of data research for U.S. News. “The Best Online Programs for Veterans are high-quality programs that also offer educational benefits and flexibility for veterans pursuing a degree.” The Master of Science in engineering program has been offering online degrees since 2009. It is a fully accredited program taught by graduate faculty from the College of Engineering. This program is designed for students who want to further their education in a variety of engineering topics, and its graduates are well-prepared for a career in engineering and management of engineering systems, processes and organizations. “We are very pleased with this recognition,” said Ed Pohl, professor of industrial engineering and director of the online Master of Science in engineering program. “The College of Engineering is glad to provide a

means for veterans to earn a master’s degree online. Through my own career in the military, I have come to understand the importance of graduate education to career advancement and the challenges this poses when balancing family and deployments. Our veterans make enormous sacrifices for our country. If we can help this population achieve their educational goals, that is a benefit to everyone.” The Master of Science in engineering program is open to students with a bachelor’s degree in any engineering field and incorporates classes from the traditional master of science degrees in biological, chemical, civil, computer systems, electrical, environmental, industrial, mechanical and transportation engineering, as well as operations management. Earlier this year, BestColleges.com named the University of Arkansas one of the top 25 veteran-friendly schools in the nation. According to its review, the university “strives to meet the needs of each veteran student by taking an individualized approach to counseling and academic assistance.” The university offers a variety of online degree programs and courses. Find out more at online.uark.edu. ■

Honors College Fellow Wins Internship at Chicago’s Field Museum

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Wilson Guillory, an Honors College Fellow and biology major in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, has won a coveted position as a summer intern at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. He has just completed his first year at the U of A, and was one of only eight students nationwide selected for the highly competitive internship, which is a Research Experience for Undergraduates funded by the National Science Foundation. He will spend 10 weeks this summer working under Petra Sierwald, curator of Arachnida and Myriapoda – spiders and millipedes. “Basically, I’ll be looking at millipedes very closely under a microscope and dissecting them to generate data,” Guillory said. “I’ll be helping to make a kind of field guide, so the millipedes can be identified and future researchers can use that data to identify and place millipedes in context of their relatives, to see how they are related.”

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Although Guillory has been on campus for just one year, he has already gotten involved in handson research in evolutionary biology. His adviser, Jeanne McLachlin, associate director of the Liebolt Premedical Program, introduced him to Andrew Alverson, assistant professor of biological sciences, who asked Guillory to join his lab. “Dr. Alverson studies diatoms,” Guillory said. “Right now, I’m being trained in the lab, but I plan on doing my honors thesis with him eventually.” Encouraged by McLachlin, Guillory applied to five different Research Experience for Undergraduate programs, and he was accepted to both Chicago and North Carolina. “I was pretty lucky to get into two out of the five programs I applied to,” Guillory said. “The program at the Field Museum accepted eight out of 400 applicants for the internship, so I feel really privileged.” ■

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Karen Roberts, J.D. ’95

A Different Path to Success By Andy Albertson M.F.A. ’13

Even as an undergraduate, Karen Roberts knew she wanted to be an attorney and practice at a law firm. Nineteen years later, having worked her way through the ranks of the world’s largest retailer – and not at a law firm – she is general counsel and executive vice president of Wal-Mart, Inc. Roberts entered the University of Arkansas School of Law in the 1990s and learned from legendary professors. “That first year was a bit like the military,” she says. “Professors like Ray Guzman and Phil Norvell were intimidating. Guzman even threw erasers at the students who weren’t paying attention. Now my husband and I are friends with Ray and Terry Guzman and with Phil, but it was tough to think of them as friends when I was a 1L.” When Roberts graduated in 1995, she interviewed at law firms, but an offer to join

the real estate department at Walmart intrigued her. She took the job, planning to try it out for a couple years before heading to a firm. “I learned that I loved being close to the business,” she says. “I figured out quickly that I wanted to work in a business environment, not in a firm.” The job came with some challenges. “I probably majored in the wrong thing,” Roberts says. “When I first started, I didn’t even know what my colleagues were saying. I had to go to Barnes and Noble and buy a book about real estate so I could learn how many square feet were in an acre.” A quick study, she spent three years on the business side of Walmart. In 1998, she went to the legal department. In 2005, she became vice president and general counsel of the real estate and construction department, a role she served in for three years.

“The business experience I received my first few years carried over and was invaluable,” she says. “I learned about the company and retail, which made me a better lawyer. I understood the deals and the terms, and I was better equipped to serve my clients.” In 2011, she was promoted to executive vice president and president of Walmart Realty. She oversaw the opening of new stores and maintenance of existing stores, putting her in charge of a portfolio of approximately $4.5 billion in capital and almost one billion square feet. Drawing on her experience, Roberts excelled in the position and was promoted in 2013 to general counsel of Walmart Legal, where she leads Walmart’s 360 in-house lawyers in Bentonville, Ark., and across the globe. She and her team forecast possible legal risks and work ahead of them to ensure

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the company’s readiness, as well as defend the company’s interests in wide-ranging legal matters. She also leads key legal department initiatives such as its Medical-Legal Partnership Program and its diversity and inclusion efforts. “We face an enormous breadth of issues around the world – every legal issue imaginable,” she says. “That’s a selling point as we are recruiting lawyers into Bentonville or elsewhere. The size and scale of our operation is exciting, and it makes for great professional experience.” Despite the constant, time-sensitive demands of the operation, as general counsel, Roberts also focuses on strategy. “A particular focus of mine is talent,” she says. “How do we identify, recruit, and retain the next generation of talent for the legal department? We operate in 27 countries, and

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we work to develop a truly global department. How do we bring together the good work of great lawyers around the globe?” “There’s a difference in hiring someone now versus even five years ago,” she says. “We’re looking for someone who can handle the volume of work and is a good culture fit. We always need litigators, but due to the evolving nature of the practice we’ve begun hiring more intellectual property and e-discovery lawyers.” Roberts’ colleagues praise her approachability, her “girl-next-door” quality, and her commitment to family as qualities that help make her effective in every role she’s held. Each promotion has been met with respect and approval among her coworkers. “I’m fortunate to work for a company that allows me to be with my family,” she says. “I still need to get the work done, and technology allows for that. It is incumbent

upon you as a professional how you manage work and family responsibilities, but I’m there for almost every basketball game.” Having earned great success in both her career and personal life, Roberts is able to offer advice and guidance to students at the School of Law. She returns there often to serve with the Walmart/Law School Mentoring Program and even gave the keynote talk at orientation to last year’s entering class. She shares the following advice with students and recent grads: “Always act with integrity. Think broadly about your career. I chose a different path, and I’m fortunate to have experience in business, compliance, and law. Have an open mind. What you went in believing was your dream job might turn out to be something different.” n

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At some point between eating raw alligator tail and agreeing to take two students to the most notorious prison in Bolivia, I realized my world had turned upside down – literally and figuratively. I was on the opposite side of the Earth, in South America, passing on what I had been trained to do for years – journalism.

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Fellow instructor Hayot Tuychiev and I led 14 journalism students to Santa Cruz, Bolivia, in May 2014 in the first study abroad program for the Walter J. Lemke Department of Journalism. We spent nearly two weeks reporting from all parts of Santa Cruz, going places tourists would never dream about visiting. We went to schools, to poor farmers’ markets, to a battered women’s shelter, to a veterinarian’s clinic, and to the aforementioned prison. We found Japanese colonists trying to blend their Asian heritage with their South American homes. We found Mennonites who wanted to be left alone. But we also found many others who wanted to share their stories, people who wanted the chance to reveal the real parts of their country or themselves. These weren’t spots listed in anyone’s “Top 10 Must-See List,” but they were part of the stories our students wanted to tell. Bolivia, probably best known by Americans as the final stand for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, isn’t what most people envision when they think of study abroad, overseas travel or journalistic hotbeds. Europe, China, India or Belize seem to get the most interest these days from University of Arkansas students, with good reason. Culturally, historically, economically and environmentally, countries like that are natural fits for the experiences and curiosities that students crave. More than 800 U of A students went on study abroad programs this past year, a record for the university and many hit those spots. When Tuychiev and I approached U of A study abroad officials in early 2013 about a new program, they weren’t expecting Bolivia, because no one was. DeDe Long and Meredith McKee already were working with dozens of study abroad programs and hundreds of students already in the pipeline. Here was one more pitch from two instructors unknown to them. They didn’t seem overly excited. After a few minutes of pleasantries and them quizzing Tuychiev about his Uzbekistan accent, Long finally asked, “So where do you want to go?” One word changed their demeanor and our lives. “Bolivia,” Tuychiev replied. In an instant, the vibe in the room changed from passing interest about another proposal to curiosity about how McKee and Long could help make the trip happen. “Of all the 200 countries in the world you could’ve suggested, that’s the one we wanted to hear,” said Long, director of the U of A Study Abroad Office. “This came along at the perfect time, and it hit on a lot of things … that the university needs to pay attention to Bolivia.”

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The Lemke Bolivia team toured El Fuerte, an ancient Incan Fort and ceremonial city on the Andes foothills, as part of a two-day break at the end of the program in Bolivia. The giant carved stones are among the largest in the world, and the city once had about 3,000 people living atop a mountain.

For a half century, the U of A has been involved with Partners of the Americas, an international exchange program that has sent Arkansas professionals and professors to South America and brought Bolivians up to Arkansas to experience life here. In the early 1990s, the U of A developed a program to offer Tuition Advantage Awards that allowed Bolivian students to attend school here at a tuition rate below the normal rate for international students. Since then, hundreds of Bolivian students have graduated from the University of Arkansas, taking business, engineering and myriad other degrees home to build their own dreams. The program proved so popular that Bolivia is the fourthhighest international home for U of A students today. But in all the years of exchanges, the university had never sent any American students back. “We’re interested in students going someplace different, beyond London, Italy and Spain,” Long said. “Those are worthwhile trips, but you came in and offered the university a chance to take students where they hadn’t had the opportunity to go before.” “We always said we would find a reciprocal path but I was never able to put my hands on a program that could get it going with contacts and a host institution and knowledge. … It just never came together.” The contacts came together with Tuychiev. He had spent a few weeks in Bolivia in 2012 as part of a Partners exchange and taught broadcast classes in Santa Cruz. While there, he met several locals who ended up being key contacts for the reporting program, including Norman Ventura, a communications professor at Universidad Autónoma Gabriel René Moreno, the largest public college in Santa Cruz. Tuychiev approached me in late 2012 about a Bolivia trip for the coming summer. While that proved too ambitious of a timetable, we

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agreed on summer 2014. That gave us time to advertise and recruit students, a necessary part we didn’t realize until after talking to the McKee and Long. Finding students who want to travel isn’t difficult. Study Abroad offers trips to about 45 countries. There are more than two dozen faculty-led classes, like our Bolivia program, and another 15 exchange programs where students stay a full semester or longer. The fees and tuition can range from as little as $2,500 to much more, depending on the program and location. Despite the cost, students are learning the importance of international experience. “I went to Bolivia because I wanted to tell stories that I couldn’t tell here, and I wanted to bring to light issues that weren’t getting attention,” junior journalism major Alex Golden wrote on her webpage after returning from Bolivia. “This international reporting program was a perfect fit because I would love to eventually be a foreign correspondent. My main goal as a journalist overall is to contribute stories that people will care about and need to be heard.” Across the university, students are seeking new opportunities for travel and experience, and the university has set a goal of increasing the number of students who study abroad as part of their college career. The Walton College of Business is exploring new locations for its international business classes, including Bolivia. “We are always looking for new places for students,” said Amy Farmer, director of the Walton College Office of Global Engagement. “We don’t have enough opportunities for students in emerging, Spanish-speaking markets.”

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Daniel Yanez answers questions from Jaime Dunaway during her interview with him outside Palmasola prison, where Daniel spent several years as a child while his father was incarcerated.

These students were critical to our success. They knew the city. They knew the language. They knew the ways to get around without getting tripped up. Within days, both the U.S. students and their Bolivian counterparts proved their mettle. They were finding stories, identifying sources, locating hard-to-reach offices and talking about culturally sensitive topics such as abuse against women or gay rights. Remember that prison reference? That proved to be one of the ultimate success stories. Senior Jaime Dunaway, a gifted young journalist from the U of A, had an idea to write about children who grew up in prison with a parent. A handful of countries – including Bolivia – allow youths to stay with parents who are incarcerated so that the family members can stay together. Poor countries like Bolivia have few resources for children if they cannot be taken in by relatives or friends. After a week in country, Dunaway had the factual research done but not the story. She needed someone who had lived through the experience. In walked Daniel Yanez, a gentle-looking college student with whom I happened to be having lunch at the beginning of our last week there. Yanez shocked one of our interpreters, his friend, when he informed us that he had grown up in Palmasola, the most infamous prison in Bolivia, on the outskirts of Santa Cruz.

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Walton students quickly fill a program in Madrid, Spain, she said, and the demand from outside employers for students with international exposure is rising. “Walmart is all over Latin America and they want students who are aware of the cultures outside the U.S.,” said Farmer, who spent a summer week in Bolivia investigating possible semesterlong exchange program locations in either Santa Cruz or La Paz. “It’s not just that the students say they have been in Bolivia, but that they can go to a company and show they have the ability to adapt and succeed in areas. I can tell you that companies really are looking for that in students.” Other programs in arts and sciences or engineering have students looking into service programs, cultural studies or career development in health or education. While many study abroad programs have students checking out history and culture, the Lemke International Reporting Program was meant to be a handson experience: Have students complete two multimedia news packages about news or features topics. Two weeks of intensive classroom work in Fayetteville on the camera equipment, writing and research into Bolivian culture and news led to two weeks in country. After we arrived in Santa Cruz, a sub-tropical city of more than a million residents on the edge of the rainforest in eastern Bolivia, we met seven local college students who were going to work as interpreters for the U of A students. They had been studying English for years and were preparing for careers as translators.

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The Palmasola prison outside Santa Cruz is considered the most dangerous in the country. A unique law in Bolivia allows children of inmates to live with their parents inside the prison and to come and go for school or supplies.

The next day, a drizzly Tuesday, I grabbed a taxi to take Dunaway, Yanez and me, plus interpreter Johan Orosco and Dunaway’s reporting partner, Lauren Robinson, to Palmasola. Down a narrow, potholed dirt road full of deep puddles sat the behemoth of a prison. Every stereotype of a South American prison menaced before us: 25-foot red brick walls capped with strands of barbed razor wire. Guard towers spaced every 100 meters along the walls. One side of the prison had 16 towers. And in the front of the prison, one giant sliding metal door lumbered open, allowing the occasional car, truck or group of visitors to enter and then closed. Just inside that door were some of the worst offenders in Bolivia – thieves, drug dealers, rapists and murderers. And Yanez spent four years there with his father, who was convicted of smuggling drugs amid clothes that were being shipped from Brazil for sale. Yanez’s father denied knowing about the drugs but was sentenced. (To read Dunaway’s story, go to Lemkeabroad.tumblr.com) For an hour on the porch of a small cafe, Dunaway questioned Yanez about life inside the walls as the camera rolled and the prison loomed over his shoulder. We thought we might actually get inside the prison and see the cell where Yanez lived. However, the entrance fee needed to get Americans with cameras inside the prison was far more than could be justified on an expense account. We opted for shots outside the walls. “I wanted to do that story so much, but I knew I needed a person,” Dunaway said. “That’s what I love about journalism. You

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never know who you’re going to meet on any given day or what story they might tell you.” Finding a story about children living in prison in the U.S. isn’t an option. It’s not a story that was going to get told here. While there are plenty of stories to tell here in the states, the international experience Dunaway gained will help her in the long run and she knows it. “This definitely confirmed that I chose the right major,” she said. “It was such an amazing time even though I worked my butt off. … I want to be an international reporter and now I can walk into a newspaper and show them that I can do the difficult story, move around in a foreign city where they speak a different language and do the research in another country. “The world is so globalized now,” the senior said. “That experience is so valuable, and it makes you stand out as a job application or for grad school. That experience is so important.” ■

Ray Minor has taught in the Walter J. Lemke Department of Journalism since 2012. Though he’s not sure where the next Study Abroad program will take him yet, he will be going again.

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The Present Future

Online courses offer students tied by location or job constraints a chance to earn degree by Kay Best Murphy B.A. ’89

For the first time in the history of the University of Arkansas, students in fall 2014 could study online and earn a four-year bachelor’s degree without the need to set foot on the Fayetteville campus. The Sam M. Walton College of Business launched a start-to-finish online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program that provides the flexibility that some people need to access a four-year degree program from the state’s flagship, land grant university. “Many factors went into our decision,” said Eli Jones, dean of Walton College and holder of the Sam M. Walton Leadership Chair. “The evolution of technology, the rising student demand and expectations for online learning, moving Arkansas’ economy forward, and extending the opportunity to get a degree from Walton College and University of Arkansas are all factors. “This new program extends the Walton College brand to those who may not have the resources, including time, to commit to coming to Fayetteville for a four-year, face-to-face degree and to working professionals and entrepreneurs who are wanting to enhance their business knowledge,” Jones said. “We’re making history at Walton and at the University of Arkansas. We strive to be pioneers.” The online bachelor’s degree in general business is just the beginning. It is part of the university’s plan to add three to five more online bachelor’s degree programs by 2020, according to Chancellor G. David Gearhart’s document, Providing Transparency & Accountability to the People of Arkansas. Online programs provide access to students who cannot come to the Fayetteville campus or are constrained by job or family responsibilities. “(Online education) is not really a trend anymore; it is a reality,” said Tom Smith, dean of the College of Education and Health Professions, which offers 15 online degree, licensure and certificate programs. Those who track national numbers have seen online enrollment increase as a percent of total higher education enrollment to 33.5 percent in fall 2012 from about 11 percent in 2003, according to a January 2014 report from Babson Survey Research Group. In fall 2012, 7.1 million students were taking at least one online course, based on survey responses from more than 2,800 colleges and universities. At the U of A, one of every four students (6,122 of the 25,341) was taking at least one online course in fall 2013. The U of A launched an initiative in 2012 to enhance and expand distance education, and more students are taking advantage of the growing number of offerings. “I am surprised every semester by the number of students who

would almost prefer to take their courses online,” said Todd Shields, dean of the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, which provides online sections of university core courses for on-campus and online students. “I think they feel in control of their time.” Students who study online still earn University of Arkansas diplomas, and their names are engraved on Senior Walk, a tradition unique to the university in which the names of graduates appear on more than 3 miles of sidewalks across campus.

Call to Double College Graduates

Gov. Mike Beebe issued a challenge to the state in 2011 to double the number of college graduates in Arkansas by 2025, saying this will help secure a positive economic future for the state. “There is a high correlation between higher education and economic development in the state,” Jones said, referring to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Let’s assume that the governor is looking at the same data, and I am sure he is. He sees that one of the reasons why you want to increase the percentage of the population with undergraduate degrees is that it is tied to economic development.” Online education provides students with another path to reach their goals of graduating and being competitive in the job market. Students can find the online programs and classes on one website — online. uark.edu — which launched in 2013. “Online programs are tools the state can use to make higher education more accessible to more people,” said Javier Reyes, the vice provost for distance education. “Online education removes barriers for students who want to earn a University of Arkansas degree, but cannot come to classes on the Fayetteville campus. As our online programs grow, more students gain access.” Every academic college and school on the Fayetteville campus is aggressively building and enhancing online offerings, based on their individual strategic academic goals and market demands. On-campus academic departments manage growth and control academic quality and rigor. They develop their own online programs and determine content, learning outcomes and assessment tools. Although some institutions separate their on-campus and online academics, the Fayetteville campus integrates its online offerings into the academic ecosphere, with online programs that bud from on-campus academic units and online courses nurtured by its faculty and instructors.

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Graduate students have taken advantage of U of A online degree programs for more than a decade, and now the Fayetteville campus is escalating its efforts to provide more undergraduate degree programs. Walton College is not alone in adding an online bachelor’s program. The Fulbright College is finalizing an online Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree program, which is a staple at other institutions across the Southeastern Conference, Shields said. The program — which will offer an option to study three subject minors — is another way of fulfilling Fulbright’s legacy of seeking world peace through education and understanding. “The problems that the world faces now do not fit in a specific discipline anymore,” Shields said. “The problems that we face today are interdisciplinary. Now what happens globally, affects all of us. I think our learning has to reflect that, and this interdisciplinary approach represents our reality.” Students also can enroll in two undergraduate degree-completion programs from the College of Education and Health Professions: the registered nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Bachelor of Science in Education in human resource and workforce development. Launching online bachelor’s degree programs that also offer paths for degree completion will help the university and its colleges reach those strategic goals, Jones and Shields said. People who start their degrees at the university but leave for work or family reasons can now finish their degrees online. People working full time, including entrepreneurs, can earn degrees, start to finish. Along with helping students, increasing retention and graduation rates will help the U of A realize its vision of becoming a top 50 public research by 2021. Walton College plans to become a top 20 public business college by 2020. Undergraduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, the so-called STEM fields, have greater access to the advanced classes they need toward a bachelor’s degree, thanks to an online program offered in partnership with Arkansas two-year colleges. The College of Engineering — in partnership with Fulbright College and the Global Campus — provides advanced-level online STEM classes taught by U of A instructors to students enrolled in community colleges in Arkansas. The Global Campus supports academic units in the development and delivery of online offerings. The U of A STEM Preparation Program, once all of its courses are developed, will allow students to finish their first two years at a community college through online courses and then make a smooth transition to the U of A for the last two years of a STEM degree program, said Bryan Hill, assistant dean of student recruitment, honors and international programs in the College of Engineering. “Online education is going to open up venues for us,” said John English, dean of the College of Engineering. “We can have a deeper and wider reach.” In fall 2014 the School of Law added an online option for graduate students: the Master of Laws in Agricultural and Food Law. The LL.M. program is the first and only one in the United States that specializes in an integrated study of law affecting our food system, including the production, marketing and sale of food.

The Future

Deans across the campus said the future growth of online programs and courses will depend on which academic subjects are in demand by students and employers and which courses faculty believe can be successfully delivered online. More sections of core undergraduate courses will be offered online in the future, Shields of Fulbright College said. “It is responding to the demand,” Shields said. “This is what students want. We are still preparing lifelong learners; it just takes a different form in today’s world.” The college launched an initiative in 2009 to provide sections of on-campus core courses online to provide students with flexible options. The lab components of those courses, for now, are conducted on campus, but faculty are exploring other possibilities, including the use of take-home laboratory kits, as well as virtual labs and simulations. Adding labs off campus is still in its infancy. Fulbright College will offer its first online (take-home) science lab in fall 2014 to complement its course Physics and Human Affairs. Walton College plans to expand its online offerings. “We are strongly considering how we leverage online education strategically across the college, from undergraduate to graduate to professional development,” Jones said. There are no plans underway to produce undergraduate degree programs in engineering and agriculture, but those colleges expect online growth in other areas. Dean English of the engineering college said online technology has not yet evolved enough to replicate the engineering laboratories that undergraduates need. “Every one of our disciplines needs to have hands-on experience,” English said. “But it is not an impossible dream.” The College of Engineering plans to add more online undergraduate courses in its STEM Preparation Program in future semesters. The Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences — which offers three graduate degree programs and one certificate online — expects future online growth in adding more courses that combine the instruction of faculty and professionals in the field, providing a connection between students and corporate professionals. “I think the future and the greatest value to online education is the professional networking opportunities that have developed,” said Mike Vayda, dean of the Bumpers College. “The power of online education is that it brings in additional learning tools. It brings in clientele who would not ordinarily meet with one another, and it allows us to offer a synergistic enhancement to the education we can provide to our students.” For example, the college offers a course — either for academic credit or professional development — in grain basis trading through collaboration with White Commercial Corp. “We have been challenged by White Commercial to replicate that model,” Vayda said. “This is a tremendous opportunity with the numerous businesses and companies in Northwest Arkansas. We have stakeholders throughout the region and the state, and there is expertise that we can tap into for our educational mission.” Agricultural partners in eastern Arkansas provide live footage from field sites to Fayetteville classrooms, Vayda said. Guest lectures can be captured for future student audiences.

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Bumpers College also collaborates with other institutions in the development and delivery of online courses through participation in consortia – AG*IDEA and ACCEPtS. These groups of institutions share courses to enhance the curricula at individual sites and make efficient use of faculty time. These consortia build specialized online courses, ranging from horticulture to gerontology, for students on and off campus.

Online is on Campus

The smart phones that students carry in their pockets today are more powerful than the desktop computers that emerged in the 1980s. Students, both on campus and off, are tech savvy, and they use many of the same online tools, whether classes are on campus or online. “Technology is embedded in our culture now, and even more so in our future,” Jones said. “I can see in some perceivable future where we are not even talking about (online) anymore. It will work in tandem: online supports our face to face, and face to face supports online.” It is a natural progression that the university adopts technology to enhance education, just as slide rulers gave way to scientific calculators and personal computers replaced typewriters. What is new becomes standard. “What started as tools for distance education are now woven into all areas of the campus as part of the teaching strategy,” Reyes said. “These teaching innovations do not belong to online faculty alone. They have spread across the academic ecosphere, enhancing learning opportunities everywhere.” All students complete online applications for admission to the university. All students register for classes through the university’s online Integrated Student Information System, which also allows students to review their student accounts. The library system offers online tools for research and digital books. Tutoring, career development and technical support also offer services online. Students taking some on-campus classes use the university’s online learning management system, Blackboard Learns. “Online options are not replacing the traditional classroom, they are becoming a part of it,” Reyes said. “And it enables us to provide more students with a high-quality education at affordable rates.” The University of Arkansas continues to rank as a “best value” public university in the annual Princeton Review, and has earned similar kudos from publications such as Forbes magazine and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. In general, students who study solely online pay resident in-state tuition, but it can vary depending on the program.

A Decade of Building

Delivering education off campus dates back to the beginnings of this land grant institution. Providing online learning is just the latest addition in the evolution of distance education and outreach. In 1974, the College of Engineering began offering classes in its Master of Science in Operations Management degree program on site at military bases in Arkansas. In the 1980s, the College of Education and Health Professions sent instructors to Monticello, Pine Bluff and Little Rock to teach graduate education classes. In the mid-1990s, Bumpers College obtained a grant for a satellite system for its Poultry Science Building that allowed the one-way delivery of lectures through a stream to designated locations. Colleges

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also delivered classes through videotapes, and later DVDs. Compressed Interactive Video, a two-way video stream to designated sites, was popular in the late 1990s. Then widespread access to the Internet and home computers arrived, and some faculty began taking advantage of the new tools. The university offered its first primarily online class in 2000, a course about the history and foundations of vocational education. In 2003, the College of Education and Health Professions began offering the Master of Education degree program in Special Education online. Today, there are more than 30, including certificates and licensure programs. “It was a very practical motivation for us to offer more programs online,” said Smith of the College of Education and Health Professions. “It is because of the professional development needs of teachers across the state. They all do not have access to face-to-face classes. “I am convinced there is very little that you cannot do online,” Smith said. Provost Sharon Gaber realigned the Global Campus in 2012 to enhance support for the academic units to develop and deliver online and distance education. She appointed Reyes as vice provost for distance education and head of the Global Campus. “The Global Campus works with faculty who teach online and on campus, providing them with instructional design support and professional development workshops to help them provide the highest-quality course development,” Reyes said. “From an administrative perspective, our unit has helped fund start-up positions in teaching and support to make it easier for academic units to move forward. We try to meet the colleges where they are and provide the resources they need to advance.” Designing robust, accessible coursework based on best practices in teaching comes first, and then educators choose the technology tools in sound, pedagogical ways to best deliver content and facilitate interaction, said Cheryl Murphy, director of distance education at the College of Education and Health Professions. “They are just tools,” Murphy said. “We are using them to enhance the learning opportunities for our students.” The operations management degree program continues to offer faceto-face courses at several active duty military bases as well as Blytheville and Camden, Arkansas. However, the operations management program, the U.S. News & World Report-ranked Master of Science in Engineering and the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering programs are also accessible online. The operations management program has the largest number of students exclusively online, about 37 percent of the more than 1,000 students studying online only, according to fall 2013 numbers. “We are seeing a movement toward online; the younger military officers prefer it because it provides them the added flexibility they need due to their increased deployments,” said Ed Pohl, the director of distance education for the College of Engineering and a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel. “As the Internet generation, or ‘echo boomers,’ moves in, I think we will continue to see more of our graduate student population move online.” n

Elaine Terrell, Global Campus instructional designer, contributed to this story.

1964 A National Championship that changed

College Football

This October, members of the University of Arkansas 1964 football team will return to Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the school’s only football national championship. A celebratory weekend surrounding Arkansas’ home game against Alabama will be capped with a ceremony honoring these extraordinary Razorbacks. It won’t be the first time these two proud programs from the South have been involved in some spirited discussion about that 1964 season. It is appropriate that a half century after the University of Arkansas football national championship, college football would be at the dawn of a significant change in determining the best team in the country. Come January 2015, the newly formulated College Football Playoff will crown a national champion after a four-team bracket designed to settle the arguments of various teams staking claim to the right to play for the title. Coincidentally, University of Arkansas Vice Chancellor and

Director of Athletics Jeff Long is the chairman of the inaugural College Football Playoff committee. But in 1964, the national championship was historic not so much for who won but for when the title was awarded. Before the 1964 national championship debate could begin, though, the Razorbacks had plenty of work to do. After all, the Razorbacks were coming off a disappointing 5-5 season for legendary Coach Frank Broyles, a season that was probably most known for the 27-20 season-ending win over Texas Tech in Fayetteville just a day after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. A seemingly hollow victory in the face of national mourning served as the first of a remarkable 22 straight victories for the Razorbacks. It was a streak that would not only result in an undefeated season and national title, but also define the University of Arkansas as one of the dominant programs of the 1960s.

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A Few Notable 1964 Team Members KEN HATFIELD — A key component of the Hogs’ national championship squad, Hatfield led the nation in punt returns in 1964 and also played as a defensive back. He returned to the U of A program as a head coach and led the Razorbacks to a 55-17-1 record from 1984 to 1989. He has also served as the head football coach at the Air Force Academy, Clemson University and Rice University.

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JIMMY JOHNSON — One of two coaches to win both a college football national championship and a Super Bowl title, Johnson capped his collegiate playing career as a guard on the Razorbacks’ national championship squad. Johnson was the head football coach at Oklahoma State before guiding the Miami Hurricanes to a national crown. He then led the Dallas Cowboys to two Super Bowl crowns before taking over the reins of the Miami Dolphins. JERRY JONES — A guard on Arkansas’ national championship team, Jones has continued his tradition of excellence as the owner of the Dallas Cowboys. Jones has helped guide the Cowboys to three Super Bowl titles. His substantial contributions to Razorback athletics include a gift that enabled the construction of the U of A football museum in the Broyles Center that bears his name along with fellow U of A teammate Jim Lindsey.

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JIM LINDSEY — A sophomore wingback on the 1964 squad, Lindsey is still making contributions to the Razorback program. A highly successful realtor in Arkansas, Lindsey currently serves on the U of A Board of Trustees. His countless contributions to the Razorbacks, including support for a new football museum, are quickly evident to all as fans enter the Jerry Jones and Jim Lindsey Hall of Champions housed in the Broyles Center. JOHNNY MAJORS — The Hogs’ defensive backs coach in 1964, Majors went on to a distinguished college coaching career at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Tennessee. Majors won a national championship at Pitt in 1976 before winning three Southeastern Conference titles with the Volunteers. He then returned to Pittsburgh to finish his head coaching career and is a member of the College of Football Hall of Fame.

LOYD PHILLIPS — One of two U of A players to win the Outland Trophy, Phillips went on to a professional football career with George Halas and Phillips the Chicago Bears after playing tackle for the Razorbacks. Phillips was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1992. He currently is serving as a vice principal at Springdale High School in Northwest Arkansas. BARRY SWITZER — The second of two coaches to win both a college football national championship and a Super Bowl title, Switzer’s glory days came as head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners. A three-year U of A football letterman in the late 1950s, Switzer returned as an assistant coach of offensive ends on Broyles’ staff in 1964. A College Football Hall of Famer, Switzer earned three national championships at Oklahoma before winning a Super Bowl title as the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys. ■

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Tim Cohane, far right, of Look magazine, presents the Grantland Rice Trophy to coach Frank Broyles and President David Mullins on Feb. 5, 1965, proclaimed National Championship Day.

Shortly after the 1963 season, the 1964 seniors gathered to discuss the future. They knew they had the talent to win and so they dedicated themselves to doing whatever it required to earn success on the field. Their decision shaped the course of Razorback Football history. The 1964 season certainly didn’t open with the dominance that Arkansas wanted. The Razorbacks opened in Little Rock against neighboring rival Oklahoma State. Arkansas racked up 235 yards rushing including touchdown runs from Jim Lindsey and Bobby Burnett to secure a 14-10 victory. In game two, Arkansas fell behind Tulsa 14-0, before rallying for 31 straight points to earn a 31-22 win in Fayetteville. The stifling Razorback defense, a hallmark of the 1964 team, began to show its mettle in games three and four. Arkansas defensive back Bill Gray snared two of the Razorbacks’ six interceptions to easily dispatch TCU 29-6 in Fort Worth. The next week it was a combination of three interceptions and two fumble recoveries that enabled the Razorbacks to bypass the Baylor Bears 17-6, setting up an undefeated showdown with arch rival Texas. No. 8 Arkansas took its 4-0 record to Austin to battle the No. 1 Texas Longhorns. Arkansas returner Ken Hatfield provided the first spark racing 81 yards after a Longhorns’ punt to provide the first touchdown of the game in the second quarter. After the Longhorns tied the game early in the fourth quarter, Razorback quarterback Fred Marshall found Bobby Crockett on a pass for 34 yards and a score to make it 14-7 Arkansas. But the Longhorns were not done and with 1:27 to play Ernie Koy plowed in from one yard to make it a one-point game. Texas coach Darrell Royal gambled and decided to go for two points and the probable win. But once again, the Razorback defense came up big stopping the two-point pass preserving the 14-13 win. Razorback AllAmerican Ronnie Caveness made 25 tackles in the victory. Arkansas skyrocketed in the polls and now a national championship was in reach. The Razorback defense made sure it would not slip out of its grips. The Razorbacks followed the Texas win with identical 17-0 shutout wins over Wichita State and Texas A&M. Arkansas blanked Rice 21-0 before downing SMU 44-0. In the season finale at Texas Tech, Arkansas was looking for an undefeated regular season and a fifth straight shutout. The Red Raiders threatened both, but when defensive end Bobby Roper blocked, not one, but two, field goal attempts and recovered a fumble, the Razorbacks had their 10-0 regular season record and their shutout streak intact.

Despite, the undefeated season and a win over then No. 1 Texas, Arkansas was not named national champion by several well-known outlets. In 1964, seven different entities named a mythical national champion. The two most notable polls to fans at the time — The Associated Press and the United Press International — did not wait until after the bowl games to award their champion. Because of that, Alabama was named the national champ by the AP, UPI and Litkenhous groups. So when Arkansas faced Nebraska in the 1965 Cotton Bowl, all that was apparently at stake was a perfect 11-0 season and a Cotton Bowl championship. The Razorbacks jumped to a 3-0 first quarter lead, but Nebraska responded with a touchdown in the second quarter, breaking Arkansas’ five-game shutout streak. The score remained the same until the fourth quarter, when Arkansas mounted an 80-yard drive that culminated with Bobby Burnett’s three-yard touchdown run. The extra point gave the Razorbacks the 10-7 victory and an unblemished record. Later that night, the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide lost, 21-17, to Texas in the Orange Bowl and finished the season 10-1. Arkansas remained the only undefeated team in the country at 11-0 with its victory over Nebraska. Two groups who waited until after the bowl games to name their champion — The Football Writers Association of America and the Helms Athletic Foundation — named Frank Broyles’ Razorbacks as national champs. Notre Dame and Michigan also were honored by lesser known polls. Based on the clear inequity of the poll system, both the AP (1965) and UPI (1974) eventually changed their procedure, choosing to wait until after the bowls to announce their final polls. Ironically, it was the change in the AP poll in 1965 that cost the Razorbacks a potential second national title. Arkansas finished the 1965 regular season undefeated at 10-0 and ranked No. 1 in the nation. But the Razorbacks fell to LSU on the same Cotton Bowl field that had delivered the unexpected national crown the year before. So later this fall when this group of remarkable Razorbacks takes a bow in front of an adoring crowd of more than 70,000 at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, it will be a fitting 50th anniversary celebration of a deserved national title. It will also be a reminder of the integral part the 1964 Razorbacks played in changing the national championship landscape of college football forever. ■

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Championship Year: 1964 GAME-BY-GAME Arkansas 14 • Oklahoma State 10 Sept. 19, 1964 • Little Rock

The Hogs earned 235 yards rushing including touchdown runs by Jim Lindsey and Bobby Burnett. Arkansas staged a 64-yard game-winning drive in the third quarter to secure the victory.

Arkansas 31 • Tulsa 22 Sept. 26, 1964 • Fayetteville

Arkansas scored 31 straight points after trailing 14-0 midway through the first quarter. UA All-American linebacker Ronnie Caveness returned an interception for a touchdown and recovered a fumble in the win.

Arkansas 29 • TCU 6 Oct. 3, 1964 • Fort Worth, Texas

The Razorbacks intercepted TCU six times in the victory including two thefts by defensive halfback Bill Gray. UA quarterback Fred Marshall threw for 157 yards and scored a touchdown rushing.

Arkansas 17 • Baylor 6 Oct. 10, 1964 • Little Rock

Arkansas racked up 342 yards of total offense. The Hogs collected six Baylor turnovers including three interceptions and three fumble recoveries.

Arkansas 14 • Texas 13 Oct. 17, 1964 • Austin, Texas

Ken Hatfield’s 81-yard punt return for a touchdown set the tone for the U of A victory. UA linebacker Ronnie Caveness tallied 25 tackles against the Longhorns.

Arkansas 17 • Wichita State 0 Oct. 24, 1964 • Little Rock

Arkansas blanked the Shockers in the first of its school record tying five straight shutouts. Quarterback Fred Marshall ran for a score and passed to Jim Lindsey for another in the victory.

Arkansas 17, Texas A&M 0 Oct. 31, 1964 • College Station, Texas

The U of A defense limited Texas A&M to seven yards rushing in the final 30 minutes of the game. UA offensive halfback Jack Brasuell scored twice on the ground in the win over the Aggies.

Arkansas 21 • Rice 0 Nov. 7, 1964 • Fayetteville

Rice snapped the ball in U of A territory on only one play the entire game. Harry Jones returned an Owls’ errant pass for a 35-yard touchdown.

Arkansas 44 • SMU 0 Nov. 14, 1964 • Fayetteville

Arkansas racked up 340 yards in total offense. Ken Hatfield essentially cemented his national punt return crown by returning a punt 78 yards for a touchdown against the Ponies.

Arkansas 17 • Texas Tech 0 Nov. 21, 1964 • Lubbock, Texas

The Razorbacks tied a school record with their fifth straight shutout. Bobby Roper blocked two Texas Tech field goal attempts and recovered a fumble in the regular season finale against the Red Raiders.

Arkansas 10 • Nebraska 7 January 1, 1965 • Cotton Bowl • Dallas, Texas

The Hogs’ victory coupled with a loss by Alabama in the Orange Bowl established Arkansas as the only undefeated team in the nation. Both The Football Writers Association of America and the Helms Athletic Foundation voted Arkansas the 1964 national champion. Arkansas trailed 7-3 before mounting an 80-yard scoring drive in the fourth quarter to secure the win and the national crown.

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Building Value Through ‘Four Cs’ As I begin my new role as president of the Arkansas Alumni Association, I am extremely grateful to my predecessor, John Reap, for his dedication to the University of Arkansas and his steadfast leadership of our organization. I look forward to recruiting, engaging and encouraging even more alumni support and participation by working with each and every one of you. Although my journey with the National Board of Directors officially began in the fall of 2009, my enthusiasm for our incredible university is decades old. When I had the opportunity to choose a college, I did not have to look far from my home in Russellville to find the perfect fit. I am proud to be a thirdgeneration Razorback, and am honored to give back to the university that has given me so much. With increased alumni outreach and support, the University of Arkansas has picked up the pace in keeping Arkansas’s most talented students in the state. We also continue to see increased numbers of students from across the country and around the world attending our University. I am very excited about the new University of Arkansas online courses and degree programs, which will serve students who are unable to access traditional higher education campuses. These efforts will expand our diversity and propel our standing as a top-tier university. According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, the University of Arkansas is the 7th fastest growing public research university. This semester, the University welcomed more than 26,000 students - the largest enrollment to date. The University continues to make significant progress in reaching Chancellor G. David Gearhart’s goal to be a top 50 public university by 2021. In fact, the U of A was most recently ranked 63rd among public universities by U.S. News and World Report. This ranking is based upon a variety of factors, including retention rates; graduation rates; class size; ACT scores; and alumni giving. And because of the generosity of our alumni, I am proud to report that this past year the Arkansas Alumni Association awarded over $1 million in scholarships to 450 outstanding students. In July, Brandy Cox, the new associate vice chancellor and executive director of the Arkansas Alumni Association, and I had the opportunity to visit across campus and discuss our goals with Chancellor Gearhart, Provost Gaber, and many of the campus deans. I am confident that with Brandy’s passionate leadership, we will continue to strengthen the association’s partnership with each college as we work toward a shared vision. In August, the National Board of Directors met for an intensive two-day planning session in Little Rock and discussed ways to better communicate the value of membership. I introduced the “Four Cs,” which will serve as our guiding principles throughout the year: Collaboration, Communication, Cooperation and Coordination. Utilizing these principles, the national board will continue to define and market our value and connect the University of Arkansas family to foster quality relationships that are built to last. I hope you will continue to seek opportunities to be engaged with the Alumni Association and help us secure the bright future of this organization. With your continued commitment, we will expand the global recognition of the Arkansas Alumni Association as we share the rich story of the University of Arkansas with the state, the country, and the world. With Razorback Pride,

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Volunteer Spotlight: Kristi Vidler ★ BS’10

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Arkansas Alumni Association Announces Non-Traditional Student Leadership Award Winners Elaine Belcher of Huntsville and Tina Parker of Bentonville are the recipients of the Arkansas Alumni Association’s NonTraditional Student Leadership Award for 2014. Partnering with Off Campus Connections, the award recognizes nontraditional undergraduate students who must demonstrate excellence in achievement while balancing and engaging in life circumstances and issues. The recipients receive a $500 check and a commemorative clock. “We are extremely grateful to the Arkansas Alumni Association for helping to make this unique award more distinguished and desired,” said Susan Stiers, associate director of Off Campus Connections. “This partnership is one of the easiest and certainly one of the most enjoyable collaborations our area has ever experienced. We are given the opportunity to work with wonderful people who understand and appreciate the efforts made on the behalf of our non-traditional students.” Belcher started working on her degree in 2002 as a mother of two teenagers at home and a full-time University of Arkansas employee. Since then, she has faced several obstacles. In 2006, she changed her major to childhood education, putting her behind in the classes she needed for that degree program. She cared for her husband when he suffered a heart attack in 2009, and she continues to care for her aging parents. The co-recipient of the award, Parker majored in journalism, is the volunteer communications lead for Dress for Success NWA, and she also freelances for The Idle Class Magazine. In addition to school, Parker worked about 50 hours each week as a reporter for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and the station manager for KXUA 88.3 FM radio. Her dream is to become a feature writer for the New York Times or an investigative journalist. She also wants to open her own business for Arkansas artists to sell their goods. ■

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Kristi Vidler is a 2010 University of Arkansas graduate and the social chair for the San Francisco Hogs, a chapter of the Arkansas Alumni Association. As the social chair, Vidler helps “coordinate multiple events that allow us to come together to share our passion for the Hogs.” Vidler was compelled to get involved with the San Francisco Bay area chapter because she wanted to develop a local connection to her home so many miles away. Vidler, along with other alumni, works hard to send Bay-area students to the U of A. “The number of Arkansans in the area is growing almost daily it seems,” Vidler said. “As long as we maintain our tradition to come together, we will continue to effectively grant Bay-area students the opportunity to call the Hogs with pride! “Californians already have a developed appreciation for the outdoors, introducing them to the Ozarks and all the beauty that the natural state has to offer allows them to naturally be attracted,” Vidler said. Established in 1991, the San Francisco chapter represents alumni and friends of the University of Arkansas in the San Francisco Bay Area. San Francisco Hogs represent about 530 known alumni in the Bay area. The San Francisco Hogs host an annual wine tasting at Louis Martini Wineries on the winery’s estate properties in the beautiful hills of Sonoma County. “It really poses as a wonderful social event for Arkansans to congregate in wine country and share each other’s company over craft wine and Southern-style barbecue,” Vidler said. Vidler also spearheaded a crawfish boil in the summer of 2013 to bring Bay-area friends together with the Golden Gate Bridge serving as a backdrop. “The crawfish boil is definitely a delicacy of the South that we brought to the Californians table,” Vidler said, “This event provides an entertaining how-to instructional of the technique on eating the mudbugs.” She graduated in 2010 from the U of A with a degree in food, human nutrition and hospitality. “I honestly had a vague understanding of what (hospitality) entailed,” said Vidler. “It was the diversity of career directions this degree provides that made it intriguing to pursue further.” Vidler said the networking through her degree program helped give her a better understanding of the hospitality industry and gave her the inspiration to explore it in more depth. Her desire to travel guided her to hospitality and living in San Francisco. While a student, she worked full time and took out student loans to pay for her education. She said it was worth it as she now works at Ruth’s Chris Steak House in San Francisco as the sales and marketing manager. ■

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1) The Student Alumni Board was privileged to be part of the Johnson Fellows Reception. From left to right: DeAnna Snyder, Hadlie Lewis, Amy Moorehead, Maggie Kell, Johnson Fellow John Register, Bailey Hart, Brittany Brunson, Daniel McFarland, Alex Chaffin, Victoria Maloch, Thanh Le, Corrie Biles and Alyssa Strodel. 2) The Student Alumni Board celebrated graduates with a grill-out on Old Main Lawn during Dead Day. 3)The 2014 Ring Ceremony and Graduate Farewell was one of the biggest to date with more than 350 guests! Graduates and their families enjoyed a ceremony followed by a social reception and champagne toast. 4) Six Student Alumni Board members graduated this past May. From left to right: Beka Goad, Nathan Hopper, Maggie Kell and Devonnie Mann. Nathan will be continuing with the SAB as the board president while he starts the Master of Accounting program in the Sam M. Walton College of Business. Not pictured: Alexa Albrecht and Tori Faulkner

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Morris Fair Heart Award

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Volunteer extraordinaire Art Morris, a Siloam Springs resident, was surprised with the 2013 Morris Fair Heart Award during the Northwest Arkansas Regional Network’s Ice Cream Social & Scholarship Awards in May. In fact, he had to take a break from serving ice cream to accept the award. The Morris Fair Heart Award was created by the Arkansas Alumni Association to honor a unique individual who exemplifies the volunteer spirit, enthusiasm and commitment that is the core of alumni involvement. The spirit of the award is to honor those individuals who give their “heart” and often do not stand in the spotlight for their contributions. The recipient must be a member of the Arkansas Alumni Association. Morris is a familiar face around the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House and Northwest Arkansas. For many years, he has volunteered during the Alumni Association’s Hog Wild Tailgates, usually greeting guests with a smile and a “I Love Hogs” sticker as they enter the event. He also participates in the annual scholarship review and serves on the NWA Regional Network Board. A life member of the Alumni Association, he does all of this even though he isn’t a University of Arkansas graduate. Morris said he doesn’t even remember how long he’s been volunteering for the Alumni Association, but it just took an ask from a staff member to get involved. When he’s not volunteering, the retired banker is probably traveling as he follows the Razorbacks, whether it’s to Maui for a basketball tournament or to a bowl game. ■

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Senior Honor Citation to annually recognize a senior man and woman who exhibit outstanding academic achievement, campus and community involvement and leadership. The citation includes a personal memento, a $500 cash award, a life membership in the Arkansas Alumni Association and permanent recognition on the student honor wall at the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House.

Austin Cole Hometown: Conway Major: Biology, minor in Finance Chancellor’s Scholar, Associated Student Government Secretary, Director of Athletic Relations & Senator, Lambda Chi Alpha, 2013 Homecoming Court, Chancellor’s List

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Austin Cole Autumn Lewis Hometown: Joplin Major: Political Science and Economics Honors College Fellow, Associated Student Government Senator and Chief of Staff, Student Intern with the Office of the Chancellor, 2013 Homecoming Court, Chi Omega, Chancellor’s List Fall 2014 • ARKANSAS

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Female Razorback Classics In 1994, the Arkansas Yearbook staff transformed the Razorback Classic Award, which began in 1916. The Arkansas Alumni Association, with the yearbook staff, recognizes 10 male and female students in honor of 1910, when the Razorback became the mascot. (shown top & bottom in corresponding column) Ashleigh Alecusan Hometown: Rogers Major: accounting & marketing, minor in Spanish Honors College fellow, vice president of Beta Gamma Sigma and Beta Alpha Psi, student ambassador for the Sam M. Walton College of Business, treasurer and chaplain for Delta Delta Delta sorority Tera Bradham

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Hometown: Round Rock, Texas

Major: broadcast journalism and Spanish Honors College fellow, member of the Arkansas Razorbacks swimming team, SEC Community Service Team, SEC Honor Roll, semifinalist for the John Wooden Citizenship Cup, Hogspys award recipient

Claire Crews Hometown: Jacksonville

Major: animal science Honors College Academy scholar, member of the Razorback Marching Band and Arkansas Wind Ensemble, clarinet squad leader, president of the Pre-Veterinary Club, Chancellor’s List Alejandra Gonzalez Hometown: Rogers Major: apparel studies, minors in retail and Spanish Alumni Scholar, Razorback Bridge Scholar, president of Apparel Studies Student Association and Conexiones Latin@s, community service chair for Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha Inc., Chancellor’s List

Courtney Hill Hometown: Jonesboro Major: civil engineering, minor in sustainability Chancellor’s Scholar, Fulbright Scholar, participant in the U of A Belize Service Learning project and the Clinton Global Initiative University Conference, Morris K. Udall nominee

Samantha Jolly Hometown: Adona Major: biology, minoring in Spanish Razorback Bridge Scholar, Governor’s Scholar, All University Conduct Board, vice president of Native American Student Association, Gamma Beta Phi, Chancellor’s List

Katie Streepey Hometown: Dallas Major: retail marketing & management Alumni Board of Directors Scholar, Chancellor’s Scholar, founding president of Students of Retailing Excellence, president of Gamma Beta Phi and American Marketing Association, Kappa Delta

Holly Hilliard Hometown: Little Rock Major: industrial engineering, minor in mathematics Honors College fellow, president of the Volunteer Action Center, vice president of Pi Beta Phi sorority, Chancellor’s List, Dean’s List, Programs Allocation Board, Order of Omega, 2013 Homecoming Court

Maggie Jo Pruitt Hometown: Bergman Major: agricultural education, communication and technology, minor in agricultural business chair of the Bumpers College Honors Student Board, National Campus Ambassador for Agriculture Future of America, Bumpers College ambassador, Kappa Kappa Gamma, 2013 Homecoming Queen

Addison Nicole Deavers Scott

Hometown: Little Rock Major: economics, accounting and finance, minor in French Honors College fellow, co-leader of the Walton Honors Student Executive Board, founding vice president of the International Business Club, U of A student ambassador

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Male Razorback Classics Austin Campbell Hometown: Fayetteville Major: economics and Spanish Alumni Scholar, Honors College Academy Scholar, two-year resident assistant, president of Mortar Board, Phi Beta Kappa, research assistant in the Sam M. Walton College of Business, Chancellor’s List Wesley Clawson Hometown: Owasso, Okla. Major: electrical engineering and physics Tibetan Cultural Institute of Arkansas Board member, president for Students for Free Tibet, Society of Physics Students, Society of Astronomy Students, SURF grant recipient

Mathias Bellaiche Hometown: Fayetteville Major: biophysics and biophysical chemistry, minors in mathematics and chemistry Sturgis Fellow, National Merit Scholar, Arkansas Governor’s Scholar, Oxford-Cambridge Fellowship, studied at the University of Cambridge, Society of Physics students, Phi Beta Kappa Kikko Haydar Hometown: Fayetteville Major: kinesiology pre-professional Bodenhamer Fellow, twoyear team captain for the Razorbacks basketball team, president of the Student Athlete Advisory Council, SEC Community Service Team and Honor Roll, Hogspys Award winner

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Frederick McCollum Hometown: Forrest City Major: mathematics and computer science gallery director of the Anne Kittrell Art Gallery, College Ambassador for Crystal Bridges, National Merit Scholar, Match Club president, National Science Foundation graduate research fellowship Keaton Piper Hometown: Springfield Major: chemistry, minor in physics Chancellor’s Scholar, secretary for Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Health Teams Abroad in Sweden, Order of Omega, American Chemical Society treasurer

Tyler Priest Hometown: Morrilton Major: international relations, European studies and political science Chancellor’s Scholar, vice president of Resident’s Interhall Congress, president of National Resident Hall Honorary, chair of Distinguished Lectures’ Committee, Associated Student Government chief of staff Bo Renner Hometown: Fayetteville Major: marketing, minor in finance president of Associated Student Government, vice president of Collegiate Razorback Foundation, Senator John Boozman intern, Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, College Republican treasurer

Will Simpson Hometown: Mountain View

Major: economics and finance state vice chair & communications director for College Republicans, Associated Student Government senator, vice president for Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, president of Club Economique, Chancellor’s List Chris Young Hometown: Marianna Major: biology Alumni Scholar, U of A student ambassador, president of Black Students Association and LaRew Scholars, co-chair of the NAACP College Chapter, chair of Connections Mentoring Program

CHAPTERS -1The Arkansas Alumni Association hosted a Forever Arkansas event in Little Rock at the home of Gary and Mary Jefferson on June 19 to introduce Brandy Cox, the new associate vice chancellor for alumni and executive director, and Stephanie Streett, National Alumni Board president. a – Brandy Cox with Emanuel Banks, Kenny Gibbs and Charles Hunter b – Kathy Edgerton, director of regional advancement programs for central Arkansas, catches up with Charisse Childers. c – Hostess Mary Jefferson welcomes Forever Arkansas guests to her home.

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-2The Arkansas Alumni Association hosted two Forever Arkansas events in Houston on April 17. John English, dean of the College of Engineering, was the special guest. a – Kellie Knight, senior director of development for the College of Engineering, connects with Rodney Goodwin and Jade Laye. b – Dorsey W. Jones ’61 was inducted into the Golden Tower Society and presented with a pin and 50-year medallion. c – John English, dean of the College of Engineering, provides an update on the U of A and the College of Engineering. d – Calling the Hogs in Houston at The Woodlands.

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CHAPTERS -5Members of the Mid-South | Memphis Regional Network hosted its regular “Supper Club” dinner on Tuesday, May 6 at Soul Fish Café in Germantown, TN. More than 35 alumni and friends gathered to enjoy soul food and Memphis craft beer and wines. This was the group’s largest Supper Club turnout to date!

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-8The Washington, D.C. Alumni Chapter hosted a fundraiser for the American Red Cross to support the recovery efforts in response to April’s tornadoes that caused mass devastation throughout central Arkansas. With the help of key sponsors and an active and concerned membership base, the DC Chapter raised nearly $5,000 for families affected by the storms. Event sponsors: Capitol Counsel, Lincoln Policy Group, Mehlman Vogel Castagnetti, National Cooperative Bank, Personal Care Products Council and Tyson Foods.” a – Former Senator Blanche Lincoln and the Lincoln Policy Group were one of seven sponsors that donated more than $2,500 to the chapter’s fundraising efforts. b – the chapter raised nearly $5,000 for the American Red Cross’ tornado response efforts.

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CHAPTERS / SOCIETIES -9The Black Alumni Society held a “Road to Silver” reception in Dallas as one of three kick-off events leading up to the 2015 BAS reunion on April 13-19, 2015. BAS is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the first reunion. Attendees heard about University of Arkansas and diversity updates and scholarship opportunities. -10Civil Engineering Alumni Society and the department of civil engineering hosted a Dead Day picnic and softball game for graduating seniors, faculty and alumni.

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GREEK LIFE

Historically, the U of A fraternities and sororities have been a foundation for campus life. Today, their growth in size and number are giving them a renewed commitment to serve their members and the campus in some ways that will be new to alumni.

Upcoming Events Sept 22-26 Integrity Awareness Week and National Hazing Awareness Week

Sept 25 Coke Date Kick-off for New Members

Sept 29 “Keeping It Real” Risk Management Awareness Program

Oct 12 Dancing with United Greek Council

Oct 14 New Greek Council Passport to Success (career development program)

Oct 14-16 UGC Culture Event (tentative)

Oct 25 NPHC Homecoming Step Show

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Delta Sigma Theta Lauren McFalls, president, senior from Fayetteville majoring in business marketing What is the background of your organization? Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. Since its founding Jan. 13,1913, on the campus of Howard University, more than 250,000 women have joined the organization. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was the first Black Greek letter organization chartered at the University of Arkansas. How does your organization give back to the community? Delta Sigma Theta Sorority gives back to the community through programs such as Financial Fortitude, State of the Black Professional, Daisy Bates Reflection Program, Voter Registration Drives, AdoptA-Street, Nursing Home & Veteran Hospital Visits, Michelle Wilson Walk-A-Thon for Lupus Awareness, and Life Source International Food Pantry Outreach. What’s coming up this year? In the upcoming year, the Lambda Theta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is looking forward to upholding scholastic excellence, continued building upon our existing sisterly bonds, and supporting and promoting fraternity and sorority life unity on campus through program collaborations and community uplift initiatives. What challenges has your organization faced? Through the years, our chapter has run into a few challenges surrounding keeping the historical foundation of our chapter, which is the Delta House, on the University of Arkansas campus. This past April, the Lambda Theta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority celebrated 40 years on the University of Arkansas campus. Of those 40 years, we have had a house on this campus for 30 years. What is one thing everyone should know about your organization? Everyone should know that being a member of Delta Sigma Theta is a “Lifetime Commitment.” Therefore, the work for community uplift and educational outreach continues to the alumnae level.

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Meredith Thompson, president senior from Owasso, OK, majoring in elementary education

Andrew Barber, president, senior from Jonesboro majoring in sociology and criminal justice

What is the background of your organization? Alpha Delta Pi was founded in 1851 at Wesleyan Female College located in Macon, Georgia. Our sisterhood was the first secret society for women. Our principles that we established are leadership, scholarship, sisterhood and service. Our open motto is “We Live For Each Other.” Our chapter at the University of Arkansas was chartered in 1957 and we have been proud to call the Hogs ever since!

What is the background of your organization? Our fraternity was originally founded at Boston University, not as a fraternity, however, but as a law club. In 1909 it developed into a fraternity named Alpha Zeta and in 1910 the name Lambda Chi Alpha was founded and first recorded. The fraternity grew immensely and in 1925 our chapter, Gamma Chi Zeta, at the University of Arkansas was established. We continued to grow as the years went on but had trouble spreading southward from our northeastern background. A fraternity called Theta Kappa Nu needed money, and we had both the money and a desire to grow causing a merger with Theta Kappa Nu in 1939, thus making us one of the largest fraternities in the nation.

How does your organization give back to the community? Our international philanthropy is the Ronald McDonald House Charities. We give back by hosting fundraisers throughout the year. We have events such as chili dinners, silent auctions and a dance-athon. Our members volunteer at the local animal shelter, reading with elementary students, raising awareness for cancer and being apart of Big Brothers/Big Sisters along with others. What’s coming up this year? We are looking forward to growing our sisterhood even more. Panhellenic recruitment is always an exciting time for us. We are able to recruit women who hold the standards set before us by our founders in 1851. What challenges has your organization faced? Greek Life as a whole at the University of Arkansas has grown immensely in the past few years. We have been challenged by keeping up with the changes. Each year during recruitment the pledge class sizes grow. It has been a challenge adjusting to big and small tasks. What is one thing everyone should know about your organization? The greatest thing about Alpha Delta Pi are the sisters who we share it with. When we say that we have come home, we truly mean it. Alpha Delta Pi has given each of our members a home away from home. This is something that we will cherish forever.

How does your organization give back to the community? We give back to the community with a philanthropy event every fall known as Watermelon Bust, which is sponsored by the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank. During Watermelon Bust every sorority on campus comes together to compete in games such as a watermelon drop, volleyball tournament, seed spitting, watermelon eating contest, etc. Each sorority competes to raise the most cans for the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank and the events provide some friendly competition. Last year we raised 120,000-plus canned goods. What’s coming up this year? In the upcoming years we look forward to a multi-million dollar house renovation and a commitment to an expansion in the involvement of our members with other university RSOs such as the Associated Student Government, the Student Alumni Board and the Volunteer Action Center. What challenges has your organization faced? As a result of our fraternity being one of the smaller ones on campus due to intentionally small incoming member class numbers, over the last few years our fraternity has faced challenges in the debate between member expansion and keeping the classes small, selective, and, as a result, close in brotherhood. What is one thing everyone should know about your organization? We have had the top GPA on campus for the past 16 semesters and counting. ■

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RAZORBACK ROAD

Chuck Barrett, the voice of the Razorbacks, has decided to step away from his baseball play-by-play duties after 23 seasons. Barrett, who will still handle play-by-play responsibilities for both football and men’s basketball, broadcasted all three Razorback sports for the past seven years as well as serving as Razorback Athletics’ director of broadcasting. Barrett began his affiliation with Razorback Athletics in 1992 when he was hired to be the baseball play-by-play announcer. Barrett has been behind the microphone for every season of Razorback baseball since Arkansas entered the Southeastern Conference. During that span, Barrett has called more than 1,250 games including some of the most memorable moments in Razorback baseball history. During his span as a baseball broadcaster, Arkansas has made three College World Series appearances, 17 NCAA Tournament appearances and won two SEC regular season and four SEC Western division championships. “It has been an honor and a privilege to broadcast Razorback baseball for more than two decades,” Barrett said. “I have enjoyed watching the Razorback baseball program grow from its early stages in the SEC to the national prominence it now enjoys. I am appreciative to Coach Norm DeBriyn, Coach Dave Van Horn, the hundreds of Razorback players and all those associated with Razorback Baseball who helped make the past 23 years so enjoyable. I also owe my thanks to the various baseball broadcasting partners I have had through the years including Rick Schaeffer and Mike Nail. But most of all I am thankful to the Razorback baseball fans who have tuned in night after night to follow their beloved Razorbacks. “And while I have truly enjoyed each and every of the past 23 season, I decided it was time for me to step away from the baseball broadcasts. I sincerely appreciate the University of Arkansas and IMG working together to create a new role that will allow me to continue my affiliation with the Razorbacks as the play-by-play broadcaster for football and men’s basketball.” Barrett will become an employee of IMG College, the University of Arkansas multimedia rights partner while continuing his work with the Razorback Sports Network. In addition to his football and men’s basketball play-by-play duties, Barrett will continue to host the football (The Bret Bielema Show) and men’s basketball (Full Court Press with Mike Anderson) television shows as well as weekly radio shows On the Air with Bret Bielema and Mike’d Up with Mike Anderson. Barrett will also serve as the host of various other Razorback Sports Network programming. ■

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Longtime Voice of Razorbacks to Step Away Fowler Family Provides $2.5 Million Gift for Baseball and Track Training Center From Baseball Play by Play The Wallace and Jama Fowler family has made a $2.5 million gift to help fund the University of Arkansas’ new Baseball and Track Training Center, it was announced by Jeff Long, vice chancellor and director of athletics. In recognition of the gift, a resolution will be formally considered by the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees at its scheduled meeting on July 17 to officially name the facility the Fowler Family Baseball and Track Training Center. The nearly completed indoor facility is connected to the north end of the Randal Tyson Track Center and will serve more than 150 Razorback student-athletes. “We are grateful to members of the Wallace and Jama Fowler family for their $2.5 million gift in support of this beautiful new facility,” Long said. “The Fowlers’ generous support of our institution and our students has been extraordinary. Their most recent gift for the Fowler Family Baseball and Track Training Center has helped provide Razorback student-athletes, in three of our most successful programs, a significant competitive advantage in the SEC and nationally. We are extremely honored to have the Fowlers name associated with such a transformational facility for our program.” The Fowlers are longtime benefactors of the University of Arkansas and have served the institution both through service and philanthropic efforts. The Fowlers have previously served the University of Arkansas on the Campaign of the Twenty-First Century Steering Committee, the Campaign Arkansas Steering Committee and the Leadership and Principal Gifts Committee. They have also demonstrated their generosity through their financial support of the University of Arkansas in establishing the Chancellor’s residence, known as the Wallace W. and Jama M. Fowler House and most recently the soon-to-be-named Fowler Family Baseball and Track Training Center. “Both Jama and I and our sons Wally, Chris, Mark, and their families want to say thanks,” Wallace Fowler said. “Our entire family is very honored to be presented with the opportunity to participate with the Baseball and Track Training Center project. As supporters of both academic and athletic activities of the U of A, we are very excited to help. “Baseball and track have been outstanding programs for the Razorbacks for many years. The Training Center is a fantastic new and nationally recognized addition which will no doubt provide many benefits for years to come.” The Fowler Family Baseball and Track Training Center is near completion and will give a tremendous boost to the nationally ranked Razorback baseball, men’s and women’s track and field programs. The facility provides approximately 52,000 square feet of climatecontrolled practice space, including a full size practice infield, throwing area, batting areas and ancillary team spaces. For track and field it provides an expansive check in and warm up area for track meets and will allow all throwing events for indoor meets to be held on site. The Fowler Family Baseball and Track Training Center will be the first project completed as part of the Never Yield campaign. Arkansas Earns Another Top 30 Directors Cup Finish ■

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YESTERYEAR 1874

• More than 9,000 students are enrolled at the U of A.

• The Board of Trustees approves changes in the towers of Old Main as proposed by the architect.

1974

• Students rank jeans as their No. 1 favorite piece of apparel. • U.S. Rep. Shirley Chisholm of New York lectures on campus. • Law professor Bill Clinton runs for the U.S. House of Representatives but loses to incumbent John Paul Hammerschmidt.

1884

• More than 300 students are enrolled at the university, although a majority of them are in the preparatory classes.

1924

• Fall semester enrollment is 1,500 students. • Razorback football play-byplay is broadcast on KFMQ, the original call letters of the campus’s first radio station. • J. William Fulbright is president of the student body. • George Wesley Droke, dean of arts and sciences, steps down after 47 years of service to the university. • Two new sports, boxing and wrestling, are added for students.

1984

• The first woman enters the College of Business as a master’s candidate. • Vol Walker Hall and the Chemistry Building are under construction.

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1934

Hungry but energetic members stack up pledges' bunks to even the score after wily pledges, on a walkout, bribed cooks to go home.

1944

• Students can watch Veronica Lake in The Hour Before the Dawn at the UARK Theater. • More than 700 women are enrolled in the university, making up nearly 60 percent of the student body. • J. Edgar Hoover, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is given an honorary Doctor of Laws.

1954

• The Razorbacks play their 500th football game. • During construction of Barnhill Field House, part of the structure collapses, killing one person and injuring four.

• Band leader Artie Shaw and his orchestra perform at the annual Gaebale festival. • A greenhouse is added to the south side of Old Main. • Former first lady Eleanor Roosevelt visits the campus and gives two lectures, spending the night at Holcombe Hall.

1964

• One hundred housing units are added to Carlson Terrace, designed by alumnus Edward Durell Stone. • The Arkansas Razorbacks football team scores its first undefeated season since 1909. • Twelve new tennis courts are opened for students to use. • Barry Goldwater and Winthrop Rockefeller win student mock votes for president and governor, respectively.

• Alumnus Ken Hatfield begins his first season as head coach of the football team. • A student group called the Magic Club is formed with the express purpose of getting a group photo in the yearbook; it meets just once a year, for the photo. • KUAF Radio becomes a National Public Radio affiliate. • Willard B. Gatewood is named chancellor of the university. • Ray Thornton, president of the University of Arkansas System, is named one of the state’s 10 most influential persons.

1994

• The University of Arkansas student law team of Brian Brooks and Ed Slaughter wins the National First Amendment Moot Court Competition in Nashville, Tenn. • An academic advising center for the College of Education and Health Professions is established and named for Sylvia Hack Boyer.

2004

• U.S. News & World Report ranked the Sam M. Walton College of Business among the top 25 undergraduate business schools in America for the first time. • The first Silas Hunt Distinguished Scholarships are awarded to 66 incoming freshman students. n

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LOST ALUMNI

If you have any information on the whereabouts of these former members of the Black Alumni Society, please contact the Arkansas Alumni Association at 1-888-ARK-ALUM so that we may update our records. Mr. Collins Yaw Sasu

Ms. Althea L. Jackson

Mr. Hubiin M. Hailu

Ms. Audreanna Janae Collier

Mr. Lonnie Lee Jones

Ms. Carmelita Smith

Mrs. Cathy R. Hull

Mr. William A. Hanson

Mr. Lawrence E. Hannah

Mr. Marion A. Wright

Dr. Norman W. Handy Jr.

Ms. Beatrice Nibigira

Mr. Channing Alexander Berry

Mr. Jerry W. Flemons

Ms. Elaine Gooseberry

Ms. Demeitta Marie Wesley

Ms. Veronica Z. Cunningham

Mr. Sidney O. Okolo

Ms. Penny M. Smith

Ms. Anthodenise Maria Williams

Mr. James Gregory Fowler

Ms. Valerie Y. Hall

Mr. Semon F. Thompson

Mr. Cordale Ray Johnson

Mr. Thomas Ramon Bishop

Mr. Delvon Johnson

Mr. Eric W. Holden

Mr. Harvey Hampton Jr.

Mr. Roland M. Sales

Dr. Clinton R. Hampton

Mr. Charlie Medlock Jr.

Ms. Kalandra Nicole Wheeler

Ms. Helen M. Johnson

Mr. John Solomon Jatta

Mr. Brandon Leonardo Craven

Ms. Natasha R. Sargeon

Mr. Kendall Presscott Nixon

Ms. Sharon L. Ross

Ms. Cassandra S. Martin

Mrs. Tracye LaBattes Parker

Mr. Kerry Owens

Ms. Carolyn F. Rhodes

Ms. Frederica R. Rhodes

Ms. Yolanda Newsome

Mrs. Athenia Dodds

Ms. Shakiara Tovet Stelivan

Ms. Deniece Ridley

Ms. Tiffany S. McKinzie

Ms. La Ida Nicole Blair

Mr. Tharcisse Sebushahu

Ms. Sharon D. Thomas

Ms. Emily Elaine Gaddie

Mrs. Joyce Cooper

Ms. Yolonda C. Joe-Hale

Ms. Barbara Ann Johnson

Ms. Yolanda Lashaw Robinson

Mr. William G. Barnes

Mr. James Henry Martin

Mr. Myron N. Johnson

Ms. Elfredia Phillips

Ms. Alycya Lynn Wetherspoon

Mr. Jeffrey Dean Davis

Dr. Peter Kuria Njuguna

Mr. Jimmy Lee Boss

Mr. Jon Rick Coleman

Dr. Lloyd G. Nichols

Mr. J. McKinley Armstrong

Mr. Torrance P. Wilkins

Mr. J. Rhyker Aleczander

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Places to Go…People to See… Accompanied byPhilanthropy Students at the University of Arkansas don’t just study abroad today – they develop and give back to the communities they visit. And as the university receives more private gift support for international experience scholarships and programs, more and more students have the opportunity to take what they’ve learned in the classroom and apply it to real-world projects on a global scale. These experiences not only benefit our students by shaping and educating them on the world around us, but also provide valuable teaching and research opportunities for our faculty. Donors to these initiatives are often astounded by the transformations that take place and can feel good knowing that their philanthropy is being paid forward around the globe. Mozambique and Belize are two countries benefitting from the Global Community Development program, and there are plans to add Vietnam next year. Here’s what our students, faculty and even alumni had to say about their experiences.

What the students say…

“Taking part in the Mozambique program was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I learned how vital sustainable development is in helping communities and that, to improve these areas, you must invest in the community.” Kate McGinnis, Junior J. William Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences – Psychology, Honors College

“Reflecting on my time in Belize, I can honestly say that this was the most gratifying and beneficial experience I have ever had. One surprising lesson I came quickly to learn was that even a first-year student has important knowledge and skill sets to share with the world, and with programs like the community development project in Dangriga, I had the ability to do just that. It’s amazing to already see and hear about improvements being made and know that our contributions will have a lasting impact on the people of Dangriga. However, service learning is definitely not a one way street; the exchange goes both ways. I cannot wait to see how the lessons and practices I learned in Belize continue to influence my life and global consciousness.” Hannah Birch, Junior Sam M. Walton College of Business – Accounting and Finance, Honors College

“This trip was humbling, to say the least. I was able to help provide and increase production of chicken, which is an affordable protein for Mozambique. While I was there, I was able to immerse myself into the community to truly feel like a part of the surrounding culture. This study abroad trip was the experience of a lifetime, and I am glad that I had the opportunity to embrace it.” Chris Sims, Senior Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences – Poultry Science & Agricultural Business

For more information about these and other study abroad programs, visit http://hogsabroad.uark.edu.

Wow! What a year! For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Arkansas has raised over $100 million in private gift support. Thank you for contributing to our success!

Redefining Retail Education What our alumni say… “Two of the best things I have done in my life so far are participate in the Belize and Mozambique programs… Mozambique was nothing short of incredible. This was literally the trip of a lifetime. I know I want to work in Africa; I just know it. That’s where I’m supposed to use my skills, and I want to be so skilled in what I do that I can really make a difference. I think that’s really what life is about: giving back. Everyone has something special to offer others… These experiences will stick with me forever.” – Megan Peters, B.S.I.E.‘13

“As a donor, my hope is that Mozambique will benefit from the university, and the university will benefit from Mozambique. Providing funding to this initiative was important to me, because it needed a head start. I want to give students the opportunity to see how they can make a difference in business. If we have two students change their perspectives from ‘it’s all about me’ to ‘how can I make a difference?’ then we’ve succeeded.” – Patrick Cameron, B.S.A.‘92

What our faculty say… “Donors contributing to Global Community Development (GCD) programs find deep satisfaction in seeing the students benefit directly from the experience. It is more than just a study abroad program – it is an eye-opening experience that often helps students realize their true passions and place within the world. We are incredibly grateful to the donors who have made our GCD programs possible, because they are giving students the opportunity to see the world and improve upon it directly, as well as put their academic work to use in a real-world setting.”

– Amy Farmer, Sam M. Walton College of Business

In 1984, Doug McMillon began working for Walmart as a summer associate in one of the company’s distribution centers. Just five years later, he graduated from the Sam M. Walton College of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in accounting and went on to earn an M.B.A. in finance from the University of Tulsa. Today, McMillon is the president and chief executive officer of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., and he and his wife, Shelley, are doing their part to support students who have an interest in retail operations and innovation, as well as the faculty and staff who will support their educational experiences. To accomplish this, the McMillons are donating $1 million to establish the McMillon Family Endowed Excellence Fund. The fund will create an endowment as the catalyst for a proposed School of Global Retail Operations and Innovation, which will have a unique interdisciplinary scope and global focus to engage both undergraduate and graduate students in retail learning and research. The proposed school, which would be housed within the Walton College, will require additional fundraising resources and be subject to University of Arkansas Board of Trustees approval. Chancellor G. David Gearhart said, “This gift will be the catalyst to help us eventually establish the proposed School of Global Retail Operations and Innovation. The school has the potential to offer interdisciplinary programs in retail, generate international prominence and establish ourselves as the premier location for consumer research and retail education. The McMillons’ generous contribution will positively impact both the Walton College and the University of Arkansas as a whole, as each one will benefit from the other’s success.” The McMillon Family Endowed Excellence Fund will increase opportunities for advanced retail studies by providing support for initiatives promoting consumer sciences and consumer behavior-related research. Summer support for faculty members, doctoral student stipends and retail research stipends will all qualify for funding, as will graduate-level retail curriculum and faculty travel to key conferences to promote the proposed school. Walton College Dean Eli Jones noted, “Many at Walton have been working toward the creation of a school such as this, and this gift gets us closer to making it a reality. We are hopeful that others will follow the McMillons’ lead and support our vision of building a best-in-class retail school focused on the current and future needs of retailers and suppliers around the world.” “This is a time of great change in the retail industry,” Doug McMillon said. “We need to invest in a new generation of innovative leaders, and Walton College can play a unique role as a destination for cutting-edge retail education. Northwest Arkansas has revolutionized retail before, and the students of the U of A can do it again.” ■

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Class Notes Let us know about your milestones and anything else you would like to share with your classmates – births, marriages, new jobs, retirements, moves and more. Please include your degree, class year, and when applicable, your maiden name. To provide the most thorough coverage of alumni news, we publish notes about members and non-members of the Arkansas Alumni Association and will indicate membership status for reference. You may send us news or simply update your information. Since the next issues of Arkansas are already in production, it may be a few issues before your item appears. Mail: Senior Walk, c/o Tammy Tucker, Arkansas Alumni Association, P.O. Box 1070, Fayetteville AR 72702 E-mail: records@arkansasalumni.org These symbols indicate Alumni Association membership:

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James Edward Stice ★+ BSCHE’49, the Bob R. Dorsey professor emeritus in the Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas, has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Society for Engineering Education for his dedicated work to improve teaching effectiveness. Stice taught in the McKetta Department of chemical engineering for 28 years and established the Bureau of Engineering Teaching at UT, the first center for engineering teaching and learning in the United States.

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Harold D. McDonald ✪+ BSBA’50, Jackson, MS. He has worked in the life insurance business since 1950. Recently, the Jackson Association of Life Underwriters named him to the Jackson Association Hall of Fame for his leadership in the association and more than 60 years as a salesman in the life and health insurance business. In honor of his 20 plus years of leadership at the men’s Tuesday morning Bible study, he was elected president emeritus at Christ United Methodist Church in Jackson.

’55

Carolyn Kittrell ✪ BSBA’55 and John B. Kittrell ✪ BS’55, Augusta, celebrated their 60th anniversary on Aug. 29. They have two children who also attended the University of Arkansas, Martha Lynn Schutzman of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Carol Ann Dykes BSE’77 of Orlando, Florida. They also had one son, John B. Kittrell III, who is deceased. Joe D. Magness ★+ BSCE’55, and Bonnie Magness ★+, Benton, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 13. She is a retired teacher, and he is a retired civil engineer. They have three children, seven grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.

’59

Frank Lynn Payne ★ BM’59, Oklahoma City, OK, recently received the world premiere of his “Short Sonata for Tuba and Piano” at the International Tuba Euphonium Association Convention. The work is published by Potenza Music.

’67

Mike Rice ★ BSBA’67, Placitas, NM, has been elected as president of the Albuquerque

International Balloon Fiesta. He currently pilots the hot air balloons, Spirit of Fiesta, and a World War II PT 26 U.S. Army Air Corps Trainer in various aviation events.

’69

Gene Cogbill ★+ BSBA’69, Texarkana, recently completed a five year appointment by Gov. Beebe to the Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy. Cogbill served as president of the State Board of Accounting. Cogbill has also served as the president of the Arkansas Society of CPAs. He is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Cogbill is the managing partner in Cogbill and Lee, CPA’s in Texarkana, TX. He is married to Gail Wardlaw Cogbill, BA’69. They have two grown children and four grandchildren.

’70

William R. McKamey ✪+ BSIE’70, Tulsa, was elected to chair Tulsa Community College. TCC is the third-largest college in Oklahoma and was recently recognized nationally for its Achieve program that allows all Tulsa County students with a “C” average free admission and fees to the college.

’73

Joel Heider ✪ BSE’73 MED’74, Kansas City, KS, is the 2014 recipient of the Tom Colwell Lifetime Achievement Award from the Greater Kansas City Basketball Coaches Association. Charles A. Yeargan ✪+ BSPA’73 JD’76, Greenwood, ran unopposed for re-election as circuit judge of the 9th west judicial district and Little River counties for another six year term to commence Jan. 1, 2015. This is his 18th year on the bench.

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Elizabeth A. Alford ✪ EDD’79, Laredo, TX, has retired after 38 years as an educator. She is now active with the following organizations as a volunteer: Laredo Medical Clinic Ladies Auxiliary, Webb County Historical Commission, Texas Retired Teachers Catholic Bishop’s Library and the Laredo Genealogy Society. Stephen W. McDaniel PHD’79, College Station, TX, is Texas A&M University’s recipient of the SEC 2014 Faculty Achievement Award. The annual

awards recognize faculty members who demonstrate outstanding records of teaching, research and scholarship.

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Daryle Russell Greene ADN’80, Fayetteville, has joined the Women’s Choice Award Healthcare Advisory Board composed of executive level health care professionals. James Clark JD’81, Bentonville, has been appointed interim prosecutor for Benton County.

William Rogers Cunningham Jr. ★ BSBA’81, New York, NY, The Trump Organization has appointed Bill Cunningham as president of its luxury brokerage firm, Trump International Realty. He will oversee all operations and management of Trump International Realty, which is headquartered in New York City.

’82

Peer H. Moore Jansen MA’82, Wichita, KS, an associate professor at Wichita State University, received the President’s Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding service to the university community beyond his professorial role.

’83

Robin Elizabeth Bowen MED’83, Fitchburg, MA, has been elected to become the 12th president of Arkansas Tech University. Michael L. Murphy ★+ BA’83 JD’86, Conway, was elected circuit judge for the 20th judicial district and will take office on Jan. 1, 2015, after serving 24 years as the Conway city attorney.

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A. Payne Brewer ★ BSBA’84, Fayetteville, has joined Arvest Bank, Benton County, as senior vice president and commercial banker. Bob G. Ennis ★ BSEE’87 MSEE’88, Sugar Land, TX, was named global process automation leader for the epoxy business of the Dow Chemical Company managing their global process automation and optimization resources and strategic initiatives.

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Life Members ✪ By becoming Life Members, the University’s friends and alumni help form a strong foundation on which to build the future of the Arkansas Alumni Association. We welcome the newest Life Members, listed in order of membership number: 7261 7262 7263 7264 7265 7266 7267 7268 7269 7270 7271 7272 7273 7274 7275 7276 7277 7278 7279 7280 7281 7282

Dr. Ben Allen Bratcher II ‘86 Thomas J. Kirk ‘66, ‘67 Theresa A. Kirk Ellen Theis Nelson ‘82, ‘89 Alma Smith Hildreth ‘63 Helen M. Turner ‘57, ‘60 Bill C. Towle ‘12 Gregory Henderson ‘91 Kelli K. Henderson Matt L. Schrader Courtney A. Schrader ‘10 Karen Montgomery Haggard ‘74 Bob R. Cooper ‘57 Charles R. Zimmerman ‘85 Jonathan Russell King ‘02 Melanie S. King C. S. Kincaid III ‘72, ‘74 Dr. Flint Walter Harris ‘02, ‘03, ‘05 Rebekah Clemons Harris ‘03 James R. Hinkson ‘02 Amy Hinkson ‘01 Javier Enrique Melendez ‘04

’90

Rodney Showmar BSBA’90, Little Rock, has been named president/chief executive officer of the Arkansas Federal Credit Union. His career in credit unions began in 2001 when he became the vice president of marketing for Arkansas Federal.

’92

Betsy L. Lavender ★ BA’92, Fayetteville, is the director of development for Greek initiatives at the University of Arkansas. She previously spent 14 years with Alltel Communications in Little Rock and working in politics.

’93

Larry Anthony Ben EDS’93 EDD’99, Decatur, plans to move from being school superintendent in Decatur to the same position in Greenland.

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Gabby Melendez C. Denisho Coleman ‘84 Richard A. Bright ‘00, ‘04 Leslie W. Bright ‘03 David E. Snowden Jr. ‘84 Terri H. Snowden ‘82 Micah Brian Bell ‘97 Jamie Lynn Bell ‘98 John H. Bale Jr. ‘67 Sharon Evans Bale Ross W. Sanders III Johnny R. Key ‘91 Shannon L. Key George Chi-Wai Cheng ‘77 George A. Lockhart ‘62 Rebecca J. Lockhart Michael T. Joshua ‘14 Paula Unruh Stephanie K. Beene Byron L. Freeland ‘69, ‘72 Betty Thompson Freeland ‘70 Eunice M. Alberson ‘14

’96

Danny Edward Loe BSIE’96, Fort Smith, is the new vice president of enterprise customer solutions for Arkansas Best Corporation. The enterprise customer solutions department was created to increase sales in Arkansas Best’s Freight, Logistics and Panther Expedited Services divisions.

’97

Bryan R. Billingsley ★+ BSIE’97 MBA’98, Springdale, was inducted into the Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas. He is president and co-owner of Hebco Inc., a national defense contractor that provides technical and engineering services to the U.S. Defense Department. Gregg M. Morrison ★ BSE’97 MAT’98, Little Rock, the track coach at Joe T. Robinson High School, was named the outstanding girl’s track coach of the year by the Arkansas Democrat Gazette and All Arkansas Preps for 2013-14.

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Rebeccah Lamascus BA’98, Fayetteville, won a first place 2014 CASE Award, the association’s annual jewelry design competition. Roger Lee Stearns Jr. BA’98 is the new police chief at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Ga. He recently received the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Award for Administrative Excellence.

’99

Derek Lance Gibson BSIE’99, Fayetteville, was inducted into the Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas. He held various engineering positions before becoming senior vice president of private banking/commercial loans at Legacy National Bank. Michael Paul Paladino BSIE’99, Bentonville, was inducted into the Arkansas Academy of Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas.

Thomas W. Alberson ‘13 Mark Waldrip ‘77 Angela Eason Waldrip ‘79 Denver L. Thornton ‘67 Carl J. Adams ‘48 Jim Turner ‘54 David G. Daniels ‘92, ‘94 Holly Edington Callaway ‘97 Nick D. Callaway Elizabeth York McNair ‘81, ‘82 Ray Holliday ‘74, ‘77 Karen Holliday ‘76 Paul Treat ‘98 Nina Treat Charles C. Stein ‘71 Scott Mangham ‘13 Bradley A. Roethlisberger ‘91 Dr. George Scott Puryear Jr. ‘71 Paula Smartt ‘71 Tamla J. Lewis ‘05, ‘12

He is the director of intermodal carrier relations at JB Hunt Transport.

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Eddie L. Armstrong BA’02, North Little Rock, has been elected as the new leader of the minority contingent by the House Democratic caucus. Beth Bobbitt BFA’02, Fayetteville, is the media relations director for the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville. Jonathan L. McIllwain ✪ BSBA’02 MBA’05 and Emily McIllwain announce the birth of their daughter, Clara Lane, Feb. 26, Russellville.

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Leigh Ann Showalter ★ BID’03 and Blake Showalter ★ BA’03 announce the birth of their son, Benjamin Seeger Showalter on Aug. 10, 2013, Searcy.

Spotlight Chris Walton ✪ B.S.M.E. ’10 It was an easy decision for Chris Walton to attend the University of Arkansas, deepening his family’s legacy. Walton is the third generation of his family to attend the U of A. He succeeded his grandmother, his dad and his aunt. Walton, without hesitation, decided to attend the U of A. “For me, I love the UA,” he said. “Even when I went down to Mississippi State University to pursue a doctorate, I had Razorback stuff on my truck and covering my desk.” Looking for something practical, a degree that would lead to a career, Walton chose an engineering focus, mechanical engineering in particular. “The reason I chose mechanical is because I enjoy working with my hands,” Walton said. When he graduated from the U of A in 2010, he had two job offers but politely declined the offers to pursue his doctorate, specializing in advanced vehicular systems. “The day I turned them down, it was hard, but now that I’m here where I’m at now, I’m glad I decided to finish my education,” Walton said. “What’s another two to four years of education compared to the 30-40 years of a career you’re about to embark on.” While working on his doctorate, Walton’s research focused on the damage progression of the chemo-mechanical effects on magnesium alloys. He did this as a research assistant under Mark Horstemeyer at MSU’s Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems. This research is a multidisciplinary field that integrates chemistry, materials science, solid and fracture mechanics, and probability and statistics. Though Walton’s research was an automotive focus, he said it translates pretty well since corrosion in both cases is a major factor. “My focus as a mechanical engineer is on general materials–that’s the side I enjoyed the most,” Walton said. “This program fits pretty well into what I enjoy doing.” After Walton earned his doctorate, he quickly found work with British Petroleum in Texas. Walton had applied online with BP but said he knew his application wouldn’t make it far there. “I went online, and online applications are a crapshoot. It’s really hard to get an online application to actually be looked at,” Walton said. Walton said his most salient memories are the ”relationships that I made between some of the students that I mentored throughout their collegiate career.” One of those relationships grew into something special. Walton met Jazmin Hamilton at the 2006 R.O.C.K. Camp. She became his wife in April. n

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Kevin Alan Thompson BSBA’03, Fayetteville, was appointed the 2014 15 Emerging Leaders Section Council vice president at the Arkansas Bankers Association Leadership Conference. He is vice president of lending with Centennial Bank in Fayetteville.

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Adam Rutledge ★ BSBA’04, Fayetteville, has joined WorkMatters’ board of directors. WorkMatters is a non denominational, nonprofit organization emphasizing faith in the workplace. David R. Beran ★ JD’05 and his wife, Lindsey, announce the birth of their son, Winston Watkins Beran, on June 22. He joins sisters Blythe, 4, and Blair, 2. Win’s great-grandfather is Fred Vorsanger ✪+, emeritus vice president of finance and administration at the U of A, and his wife, Doreen ✪+. Meredith N. Brunen MED’05 EDD’12, Centerton, was named Young Woman of the Year by the Northwest Arkansas Business Women’s Conference. She is the executive director of development at NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville. Krystal Louann King BSBA’05, Springdale, was promoted to vice president by Arvest Bank’s Springdale Board of Directors. She began working for Arvest 13 years ago as a financial services representative. Justin B. Smith ★ BSBA’05, Springdale, has been named as the new chief business and community outreach officer at Arkansas Tech University Ozark Campus. He will develop and maintain educational partnerships through an assortment of agencies, organizations and communities. Andrew S. Whitbeck BSBA’05, Springdale, was promoted to vice president by Arvest Bank’s Springdale Board of Directors. He began working for Arvest in 1999, starting as a customer service representative.

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Stuart G. Baber ★ BSBA’06, Fayetteville, has received the Master Producer, Grand Slam and the Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company Leadership Council awards at the Farm Bureau Statewide

Agents and Agency Managers meeting March 13.

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Leah Paige Grimes ★ BA’07 and Zachary Robert Payne ★ BSME’08, Little Rock, were married on April 11 in Little Rock. Emily L. Money ★ BA’07 and Shannon Money ★ BS’02, BSCE’10, Conway, announce the birth of their daughter, Elise Ann Money, on May 11. Clinton M. Wood BSCE’07 MSCE’09 and Megan Riley were married Oct. 5, 2013. They reside in Fayetteville.

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Zane A. Ludwick BSBA’08, Fayetteville, was named a vice president by Arvest Bank. He is a commercial banker working in the Joyce Boulevard location in Fayetteville. Timothy M. Baghurst PHD’08, an assistant professor of health and human performance at Oklahoma State University, has developed Mud University to provide children and youth the opportunity to experience a fun mud run in a safe and age appropriate manner. More than 500 children participated in the spring event.

Jennifer L. Schuhknecht ★ BSE’08 MAT’09 and Will Schuhknecht ★ BSA’04 BSBA’06, Fayetteville, announce the birth of their daughter, Anne Henley, born on January 29. Will also was named regional vice president of the national Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. Lance Allen Tucker BSE’08 MAT’09 and Sydney Brooks Norwood ★ BSHES’06 MBA’13 were married June 28. They reside in Fayetteville.

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Daniel B. Morgan ★ BSCE’09 MSCE’13, a structural engineer for Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon Inc., has passed the required examination to become a licensed Professional Engineer. Individuals must attain a four-year college degree, at least four years of experience under a professional engineer and successfully pass two intensive competency exams from their state’s licensure board.

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Marvin Rice ★ BSE’10 MSOM’14, Starkville, MS, is the police chief at Mississippi State University. He has worked in law enforcement for 25 years, most recently at the University of Arkansas Police Department. Christopher A. Walton ✪ BSME’10 and Jazmin Hamilton were married on April 5 and reside in Rowlett, TX.

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Connie S. Cox MED’11, Bentonville, was one of three teachers chosen to represent Arkansas at the College and Career Readiness Standards for Adult Education: Implementation Institute in Phoenix. She is an adult education instructor at NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville. Whitney Daye Tollett BSA’11 and Kyle Unser BSBA’04 JD’07 were married April 5. They reside in Fayetteville. Max Collins Urfer Sr. BSBA’11 and Abigail Gorder were married June 14. They reside in Fayetteville.

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Dennis L. Poepsel ★ PHD’13, Shreveport, LA, joined Centenary as a new visiting assistant professor of psychology this fall. He previously served as assistant professor of psychology at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. Emily Potts ★ BA’13 BA’14, Fayetteville, was awarded a national Hearst Award for her story “Blind But Not Broken,” about a 9-year-old taekwondo champion who is blind.

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Anastasia Alexandra Lofton ★ BSHES’14, Fayetteville, has a new job with CrossMARK, a sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods industry, working with Sam’s Club.

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Friends Joe H. Armstrong ✪ and Stacey Armstrong, Hot Springs National Park, announce the birth of their son, Joseph (Asher) Armstrong on May 12. He joins brothers Noah and Seth. Sandra K. Edwards ✪+, Fayetteville, received the Western Illinois University Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at Western’s Spring 2014 Commencement. The Honorary Doctorate is the highest award Western Illinois University can bestow upon an individual who has made significant contributions to his/her career and to Western Illinois University. Michael White ★, Fayetteville, has been named interim associate vice chancellor for business affairs at the University of Arkansas. He has served for 16 years as associate controller in the U of A office of financial affairs.

In Memoriam Laura Lafferty ★+ BA’36, North Little Rock, May 9. She spent 50 years working in the legal community. Survivors: one daughter, seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. William T. Utley MA’36, Harpswell, ME, May 4. He spent most of his career in teaching, including several years as a professor in the history and government and the political science departments at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Survivors: one son. Marion F. Sanders BSEE’39, Kihei, HI, Sept. 22, 2013. A U.S. Navy veteran, he worked with the Army Corps of Engineers in Dallas before transferring to Colorado Springs to work for civil service. Survivors: two daughters, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Fred B. Mock BSBA’41, Fort Smith, April 19. He retired from the family insurance business at Mock and Lively. Survivors: his wife, Caroline, one sister, four children, 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

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Emily Alison Hickman BSA’10, Springdale, has started working as a veterinarian at St. Francis Animal Hospital. Her interests are soft tissue surgery, diagnostic imaging, medicine and preventative medicine.

Spotlight Kurt Doege B.S. ’74 When alumnus Kurt Doege recently joined Bio-Tech Pharmacal Inc. in Fayetteville as the company’s new quality control manager, he was coming full circle in an academic and business career that circled the country. His primary focus at Bio-Tech Pharmacal will be on new product development. Doege, who most recently served as an associate professor at the Louisiana State University Medical Center in Shreveport, La., said he was very happy to be back in Northwest Arkansas. Doege’s experience includes basic biomedical research at various academic institutions around the country, including the Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland; the University of South Florida in Tampa; and the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md. Doege’s doctoral research was in molecular biology at the University of California-Los Angeles, where he became interested in the area of gene regulation, especially pertaining to joint tissues. He later focused his research on genes in cartilage and how it might benefit arthritis treatment through a better understanding of the factors that modulate cartilage synthesis. His transition to a business environment is enhanced by the interest of Bio-Tech Pharmacal in promotion of research into the health benefits of vitamin and neutraceutical supplementation. Doege hopes to meet with academic researchers utilizing Bio-Tech Pharmacal products and foster connections with the University of Arkansas. Bio-Tech Pharmacal Inc., established in 1984, is a fully insured, state and federally licensed, FDA-registered manufacturer of dietary supplements, specializing in innovative high-quality hypo-allergenic health care products. Doege is an Arkansas native, born in central Arkansas, and received a Bachelor of Science in chemistry in 1974 from the University of Arkansas. He also pursued a minor in comparative literature and was a proud member of the Razorback swim team for two years, competing in the old Southwest Conference. Doege has two children attending college in Oregon. Doege’s interests include old motorcycles, fiddle music, and low-impact homebuilding. n

Mary E. McCrary BA’42 MED’80, Hot Springs, March 12. She taught in Hot Springs and Tulsa, Oklahoma. Survivors: four sons, one daughter, 21 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

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Spotlight Till Ludwig M.S.A.’13 Till Ludwig, an alumnus of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, recently received the 2013 Hans H. Ruthenberg Graduate Award for outstanding master’s thesis in the field of food security. Ludwig received his United States-European Union Atlantis double master’s degrees in agricultural economics and rural development in 2012 from the Bumpers College’s department of agricultural economics and agribusiness, and from an EU university consortium administered by the department of agricultural economics and faculty of bioscience engineering at the University of Ghent in Belgium. The Atlantis Program was initiated with competitive grants by the U.S. Department of Education and the EU European Commission to develop double-degree programs between U.S. and EU-based universities. The Fiat Panis Foundation at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany, selected Ludwig’s thesis as the winner. His research, “Impact of Hybrid Rice on Food Security: A Spatial Equilibrium Analysis of Global Adoption and Diffusion of Hybrid Rice Varieties,” was supervised by U of A distinguished professor in agricultural economics and agribusiness Eric Wailes. “I am honored to be selected as the recipient for this award,” said Ludwig. “This is also a great encouragement to continue research in this area.” Ludwig, who is from Moers, Germany, is now employed at the Society for International Cooperation, a company based in Frankfurt, Germany, and dedicated to worldwide sustainable development and food security. He has also initiated his doctoral studies at Humboldt University in Berlin with professor Harald von Witzke. Ludwig received his bachelor’s degree in 2010 with a major in political science from the University of Bremen in Germany. n

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Carol Carter Wright BSHE’42, Fayetteville, May 2. She worked as a librarian at the Fayetteville Public Library as well as the Sioux City, IA, Public Library. She was the director of the Ozarks Regional Library System from 1968-1986. Survivors: one brother, three sons, one daughter, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Jack Grundfest ✪ MD’43, Belleville, NJ, June 18. A U.S. Army veteran, he was the medical director at West Hudson Hospital and served as chief of surgery in three hospitals. He also held the position of assistant clinical professor of surgery at the New Jersey College of Medicine. Survivors: his wife, Karolyn, one son, one daughter, two grandsons and one great-grandson. Alverne Jane Hall MS’43, West Monroe, LA, Jan. 11. She was a teacher for 43 years. Survivors: one daughter, one granddaughter, one grandson and five great-grandchildren. Margaret Cook Hay ★ BS’43, Topeka, KS, Jan. 25. She taught high school science before becoming a physical therapist. In 1968 she instituted the physical therapy department at the Clay County Hospital and worked there until she retired in 1987. Survivors: one son and one grandson. B. W. Hunton ★ BSCHE’43, Fort Smith, June 8. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force before teaching chemistry and coaching boys’ athletics at the Hartford School from 1946-51. Later, he joined Reynolds Metals Co. as a process engineer and then superintendent in Bauxite. Survivors: his wife, Jean, one son, two sons, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. J. Lan Williams ✪+ BSBA’44, Baytown, TX, Jan. 19. He entered the banking business in 1944 and then became president of Thad Felton Ford Co. in Baytown in 1954. Later, he was co-owner of Quality Motors and Texas Motor Volkswagen/Subaru. After retiring, he joined his son’s business, The Travel Post Travel Agency. Survivors: his wife, Sue ✪+, two sons, one daughter, two granddaughters and one brother. Margaret Flum BS’45 MA’50, Athens, OH, April 16. She taught English and was a school librarian. Survivors: one daughter, one son and one sister. Dora Dean Johnson Ragsdale ✪ BA’45, Kingwood, TX, May 9. She taught high school English at Bellaire High School for many years.

Mary Louise Henson Wade BSBA’45, Houston, TX, May 23. She taught second grade in the inner city schools of Houston Independent School District for 23 years. Survivors: one daughter, one son, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Ed H. Cherry ✪ BSBA’46, Jonesboro, May 9. A U.S. Army veteran, he began his banking career with Mercantile Bank and served in many capacities until he purchased the Bank of Nettleton, now known as the Bank of Northeast Arkansas. Survivors: his wife, Jane, three children, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Mary Ella Clark BA’46, Arkadelphia, April 13. Survivors: three daughters, four grandchildren, one great-grandchild and two sisters. Shirley Jones Horlacher ★+ BA’46, Des Peres, MO, April 26. She spent many hours volunteering in her community. Survivors: three sons, one daughter, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Eula Edwards Oliver BA’46, Little Rock, March 29. Survivors: two daughters, two grandchildren, one sister and one brother. Frances Brainerd Bracy ✪ BSBA’47, Little Rock, Jan. 9. She worked for Bell Telephone Co. as a customer service representative. Survivors: three children, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Neil E. Harlan ✪+ BSBA’47, Portland, ME, Jan. 9. Survivors: his wife, Martha. James Madison May MS’47, Lincoln, NE, March 30. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran with the 41st Infantry. He retired in 1985 as professor at the University of Nebraska. Survivors: one son, one daughter, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. George B. Moore BS’47, River Forest, IL, April 30, 2013. He served in the U.S. Army in New Guinea and the Philippines, with the liberation forces. He began his 42 year psychology career as a management consultant vice president and chief psychologist and retired in 1994, in his 20th year as a mental health administrator at VA West Side Hospital. Survivors: his wife, Betty, one son, two daughters, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Edward M. Penick Sr. ✪+ BSBA’47 LLB’48, Little Rock, June 14. A U.S.

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Army Air Corp veteran, he joined Worthen Bank, which was founded by his grandfather, in 1939. He served as president, chief executive officer and chairman from 1974 1983. Survivors: his wife, Evelyn, three sons, one daughter, 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, one brother and one sister. Helen White Proctor ★ BSBA’47, Indian Rocks Beach, FL, April 4. She was a founder of the Indian Rocks Beach Library and Indian Rocks Beach Area Historical Society. Survivors: her husband, Frank, one son, two daughters, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Patricia Janet Williams ★ BSE’47, Little Rock, June 8. She taught English and journalism at Hall High School for many years. Survivors: one son and two grandchildren. Harry W. Carter BSE’48 MS’49, Benton, May 30. A World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, he was the athletic director for the Little Rock school district. From 1961-1975, he served in the General Assembly.

Sue Hawley Carter BSHE’48, Hazen, May 27. Survivors: five children, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Betty F. Horne ★+ BA’48 MED’57, Norman, May 12. She taught public schools in Arkansas and Missouri for 38 years and supervised photography, layout and production for numerous high school yearbooks. She was a prolific and accomplished artist in watercolor and oil throughout her life. Eugene H. Howard BSCHE’48, Corpus Christi, TX, April 23, 2012. He was a World War II veteran. He worked as a plant industrial engineer and plant engineer for Reynolds Metals. Survivors: his wife, Irene, and two daughters. Jane Kinkade Ivey BA’48 MA’54, Springdale, May 13. Her teaching career spanned 32 years, mostly as a high school math teacher and coordinator for Springdale Public Schools. Survivors: two sons, six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Betty Hardin Pagan BSHE’48 MS’64, Little Rock, March 25. She began her

teaching career in Greene County in 1946 before teaching at several Little Rock schools. She also originated and directed Hall High School’s innovative kindergarten laboratory program, taught child development courses at State College of Arkansas, supervised the Little Rock School District’s home economics and kindergarten programs and served as the district’s director of educational services. Survivors: three sons and two grandchildren.

Corps veteran, he worked for Burns Engineering Co. for 37 years. Survivors: his wife, Maxine, and one son.

David S. Fox BSBA’49, Little Rock, May 19. He served two years in the U.S. Army and then joined his father in the CPA firm of Frazee, Fox and Dodge. Survivors: his wife Martha Ann, four sons, 11 grandchildren, one greatgrandchild and one brother.

Hugh Rhodes BSA’49, Ashdown, June 17. A U.S. Army veteran, he worked as the county executive director of soil conservation until her retired and opened Rhodes Realty. Survivors: one son, one daughter, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one sister.

Warren E. Gleason BSIM’49, Hemet, CA, June 11. A World War II veteran, he was a purchasing agent for General Dynamics for 30 years. Survivors: four children, 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Homer J. Hanna BSME’49, Roseland Park, KS, April 9. A U.S. Army Air

James Miller Malone Jr. BSBA’49, Lonoke, April 27. A U.S. Navy veteran, he was a speechwriter for Gov. Oral Faubus and ran for governor himself in 1970. He also started J.M. Malone & Son Enterprises in 1952, a fish farming entity. Survivors: his wife, Doretta, two sisters, one son, one daughter and four grandchildren.

Ralph B. Riley BSE’49 MS’53 DAS’67, Fort Smith, Feb. 23, 2013. A World War II veteran, he was employed by the Fort Smith Public Schools for 35 years, serving as a teacher, assistant principal and principal of Darby Junior High School, director of instruction, assistant superintendent and retired

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In Memoriam George Donald Combs, former professor of the University of Arkansas, died June 9, 2014, at age 76. He was born Oct. 2, 1937, to the late George W. and Martha Coleman Combs in Fort Smith. Combs was the first person to earn a Ph.D. in engineering from the University of Arkansas in 1964. In his professional career, Combs taught at the University of Arkansas, worked for Exxon and also helped found an environmental company, ENSCO, which was the first company in the United States licensed to incinerate PCBs. A strong supporter of education, his donations helped build the Bell Engineering Center at the University of Arkansas, as well as fund scholarships at the U of A, at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and through 4-H. Combs was generous with his time, serving at different times as president of the Board of Directors of the Sebastian County Farm Bureau, treasurer of the Arkansas Food Bank, a member of the 4-H Foundation Board and a member of the College of Engineering Hall of Fame. He served on the Campaign for the 21st Century’s College of Engineering Committee. He and his wife, Shirley, were members of the Towers of Old Main and established the George D. and Shirley Combs Transfer Scholarship in the College of Engineering. Survivors include his wife, Shirley lm+, and their two daughters, Laura Huneycutt BSCHE’85 and Frances Combs BSA’87, their son, Greg Combs, and three grandchildren. n in 1983 as deputy superintendent. Survivors: his wife, Linda BSE’70 MED’80, two daughters, one son, five grandchildren, one greatgranddaughter, one sister, one stepson and three step-grandchildren. W. Curtis Ward BSBA’49, Texarkana, TX, March 26. He was the retired owner of Ward Forest Products and a U.S. Navy veteran. Survivors: his wife, LaVerne Ward, one son, one daughter, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Wanda D. West BSBA’49 MED’72, Rogers, April 21. She joined the WAVES to serve in World War II and was a teacher for more than 20 years in the Rogers Public School System. Survivors:

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two daughters, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Sally R. Williams ★ BSBA’49 MED’69, Rogers, May 30. She was a retired teacher. Survivors: one son, two daughters, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Meryl N. Christiansen BSA’50 MS’55, Front Royal, VA, July 21, 2013. John B. Johnson Jr. BSBA’50, Little Rock, May 4. He worked for the General Motors Acceptance Corp from 1951-1982. Survivors: three daughters and five grandchildren. Lewis L. Jones BSA’50, Lewisville, TX, April 13. He worked for Riley Beaird/Ashland Oil for 32

years. Survivors: his wife, Faye, two daughters, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

years. Survivors: his wife, Reba, three daughters, four sons, 18 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Bill Lazenby BSBA’50, Little Rock, June 21. He began his career as a salesman for Arkansas Printing and Lithograph, leaving there in 1960 to start the Bill Lazenby Co., a business forms dealer. He and his wife established the Bettye L. and Billy E. Lazenby Scholarship Fund at the university’s Sam M. Walton College of Business.

Ira F. Jones Jr. BSBA’51, Fort Smith, May 6. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran and worked for Berry Dry Goods Co. before starting a wholesale toy business. Later, he purchased the Ben Franklin Stores in Fort Smith. Survivors: his wife, Joanne, one sister and one son.

Jim Mays BSA’50, Springfield, MO, Jan. 8. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a self-employed business owner in both Springfield and Kimberling City. Survivors: three daughters, eight grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. James W. Mullins BA’50 LLB’52, Fort Smith, March 13. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired from Stephens Production Company in 1997. Survivors: his wife, Joy, one daughter, two sons and three grandchildren. Jack Heber Sanders BSME’50, Pasadena, TX, May 8, 1997. Alfred C. Sass LLB’50, Fort Smith, March 13. A U.S. Army veteran and worked for the U.S. Treasury Department as an estate and gift tax attorney until his retirement in 1989. Survivors: his wife, Ila, four daughters, 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Roger R. Sewell ★ BSBA’50, Charlottesville, Va., June 9. A World War II veteran, He worked for 35 years with Crawford and Company Insurance Adjusters. Survivors: four children, eight grandchildren and one sister. Raymond W. Branton BA’51, North Little Rock, April 5. Survivors: his wife, Lois BA’49, two daughters, two grandchildren, one brother and one sister. Robert E. Harris BSBA’51, Spring, TX, Jan. 10. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II Occupation Forces assigned to Japan and had a 40 year career in warehousing, distribution and air freight management. Survivors: his wife Melva Harris, four children, nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Wallace B. Hobson ★+ BSA’51 MS’54, Jonesboro, April 5. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II. He was the president of the Federal Land Bank for more than 20

Elbert G. Parrish ★ BSEE’51, Crossett, May 16, 2013. A U.S. Army veteran, he worked for Georgia Pacific in the Crossett plant for more than 40 years. Survivors: his wife, Mary m BSBA’53, one son, two daughters, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Jeannine T. Sessions BA’51, Lake Village, April 10. She was active in many church, school and community organizations throughout her life. Survivors: two daughters, two sons, 14 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Thomas T. Souter BSME’51, Tulsa, OK, April 2. He retired from Kansas City Southern Railroad after 37 years and a U.S. Navy veteran. Survivors: his wife, Louise, one daughter, five sons, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. E. Louise Williams ✪+ BSHE’51 MS’69, Little Rock, June 25. She was a research specialist at the University of Arkansas, retiring in 1995 after 29 years of service. Survivors: three daughters, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, one brother and one sister. Sarah J. Black Williams BS’51, Lake Jackson, TX, May 23. She was a chemist in Central Lab at the Dow Chemical Company, Texas Division. Survivors: one son, one daughter, three grandchildren, one brother and one sister. Henry T. Avants ★ BSBA’52, Fayetteville, April 14. A U.S. Army veteran, he was the director of criminal planning for the Law Enforcement Administration in Fayetteville. After retiring, he started a career in insurance. Survivors: one son, one daughter, two grandchildren and two sisters. Eugene D. Bracy BA’52, Hot Springs, April 20. He owned Gene Bracy Inc. construction company. Survivors: his wife, Pamela, one daughter and one grandson. Charles W. Diggs Sr. MS’52, Spokane, WA, May 20. He was a science teacher

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SENIOR WALK from 1951 until his retirement in 1978 and a World War II Army veteran. Survivors: five children, one sister, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and six stepchildren. Raymond Barney Evers BSIM’52, El Dorado, May 12. He taught market research at Miami University as an adjunct professor and retired from Armco Steel as a supervisor of market research after 30 years. Survivors: one daughter, two grandchildren and two brothers. W.C. Robertson BSPH’52, Linden, AL, September 16, 2013. He served in the U.S. Navy. He owned and operated Robertson Pharmacy. Survivors: one daughter, one son, one brother, two sisters, three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. William D. Patterson BSBA’52, Kingwood, TX, April 11, 2013. Gene Thompson ★ BSBA’52, Springdale, June 22. He enjoyed a 49 year career with First National Bank, including serving as president from 1980-2001. Survivors: his wife, Georgia, one son, two daughters, one grandson, two brothers and one sister. William F. Williams BSE’52 MSE’56, San Antonio, TX, Dec. 10, 2013. Survivors: his wife, Marjorie ★, one son, one daughter, two grandchildren, three sisters and one brother. Vance Burton Finch BSAGE’53, North Little Rock, May 3. He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Infantry and was a member of the Arkansas National Guard. He built a career as a civil engineer with the U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service and retired as a state construction engineer after 35 years. Survivors: two sons, one daughter, one brother, one sister, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Billy B. Gowen BS’53, Wichita, KS, Dec. 13, 2013. He was a U.S. Army World War II veteran. He was employed with the Extension Service in Arkansas until he moved to Wichita, where he was an industrial engineer for Boeing Aircraft for 32 years. Survivors: his wife Norma Jean, two daughters, one sister and two grandchildren. Robert E. Myers ★+ BS’53, Temple, TX, March 3. He is the former president and chief executive officer of Scott & White Memorial Hospital/Foundation. He is a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors: his wife, Katherine ★+ BSE’51, two sons,

one daughter, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Vincent O. Selby BSME’53, Fayetteville, April 2. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War and retired as Lieutenant Colonel from the Arkansas Army National Guard with 26 years total service to his country. He retired from the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department where he served for more than 30 years as district engineer in Fayetteville and Harrison. Survivors: two daughters, two sons, 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Charles E. Stanley ✪ BSEE’53, Manassas, VA, May 28. A World War II veteran, he worked for Western Electric Co., where he worked on missile defense systems and automated aircraft landing systems. He retired in 1981 after 28 years. Survivors: one son, one daughter, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Janet Clark BA’54, Berryville, June 22. She taught math at Harrison Jr. High School and later at North Arkansas Community College. Survivors: her husband, Wayne, two daughters, two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

K.E. Sorrells ✪ BA’54, Royal, March 27. He served in the U.S. Air Force; served as chief chemist for ADEQ; served as chairman of The American Chemical Society; and was the founder of Sorrells Research Associates where he was president for 38 years. Survivors: his wife, Loretta, two daughters, four sons, two brothers, 21 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. John W. Watkins LLB’54, Houston, TX, July 11, 2013. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he worked for the Oilwell Division of U.S. Steel in Tulsa and Houston and later for Tuboscope, retiring in 1991. Survivors: his wife, Barbara, one daughter, three grandsons and great-grandson. Lory M. Frey Jr. DAS’55, Monroe, LA, Dec. 22, 2013. He was a World War II veteran. He was an educator for more than 40 years. Survivors: two daughters, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mona B. McNutt BSE’55, Nashville, TN, June 18. She worked as a United Methodist missionary, a counselor and a social worker. Survivors: one sister.

Dick V. Ferguson BSA’54, Batesville, June 16. Survivors: his wife, Snodie, one daughter, two sisters, two granddaughters and one great-grandson.

Wiley W. Mosley Jr. ✪ BSA’55 MS’57, Little Rock, May 31. A U.S. Navy veteran, he retired from Diamond Shamrock Chemical Co. in 1984. Survivors: one son, one brother, four grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

Robert T. Patrick BSPH’54, Fayetteville, April 11. He served in the Army National Guard and owned Medical Arts Pharmacy. Survivors: his wife, Mary, four children, and eight grandchildren.

Don P. Murphy Jr. BSJ’55, Little Rock, March 11. He was the editor of publications for the Arkansas Education Association for 29 years. Survivors: his wife, Beverley, three daughters, one brother and four grandchildren.

Charles O. Ross MS’54, Jonesboro, June 16. A World War II Navy veteran, he was a retired Jonesboro High School teacher, founder and director of the Cotton Bowl Technical Institute in Burdette and South West Technical Institute in Camden. Survivors: his wife, Mary, one son, one daughter, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Ralph Thomas Pay BSA’55, North Little Rock, May 27. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a lifelong farmer in Des Arc and Havana. Survivors: his wife, Elva, and one brother.

M.K. Saffell BSCHE’54, Shreveport, LA, Dec. 16, 2013. He served in the U.S. Air Force and sold industrial instrumentation and retired from the Foxboro Company and the Cecil Doyle Company. Survivors: his wife Diann Miller Saffell, two children, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Lane R. Tunnell BA’55, Addison, TX, May 11. She was dedicated to her work at her church as a teacher, day school director and diaconal minister. Survivors: her husband, Ralph, one daughter and eight grandchildren. William E. Beaumont Jr. BSBA’56, Beebe, April 25. He served five terms in the Arkansas State House of Representatives, was elected county judge of Pulaski County for two terms and finished the term of a resigning judge in Marion County. He also operated nursing

homes in three states and served on the Health Benefits and Advisory Committee that developed Medicare. Survivors: his wife, Shirley, one son, two daughters and two stepsons. Cecil W. E. Burks Jr. BA’56, Little Rock, June 17. He served in the U.S. Army and the Air National Guard. Survivors: his wife, Sharon, one brother, three daughters, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Joe A. Caple ★ BSME’56, Bryant, April 22. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and worked for Boeing International in Athens, Greece. Survivors: his wife, one son, two daughters, nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two brothers and one sister. James M. Kolb Jr., M.D. ✪+ BS’56, Russellville, May 28. He served as a flight surgeon in the Air National Guard. He was a pioneer in the field of orthopedic medicine in Arkansas, becoming the first orthopedic surgeon in the entire Arkansas River Valley in 1970. Survivors: his wife Pat Murphy Kolb, three sons, three stepchildren, eight grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Richard K. Lovell Sr. BSAGE’56, Russellville, May 6. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the Arkansas Army National Guard. He worked as an ophthalmologist with the Russellville Eye Surgery Clinic and an adjunct professor at UAMS and Arkansas Tech University. He was instrumental in forming the nursing program at ATU, working with Charles Wilkins and the ATU administration. Survivors: one daughter, one son and three grandchildren. Billy S. Lyons ★+ BSBA’56, North Little Rock, April 26. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he worked for Lockheed Martin Co. in Ft. Worth, TX, in the development of maintenance information program for the F 16 fighter. Survivors: his wife, La Ree, three sons and four grandchildren. Walter R. Matthews BSE’56, Ashdown, April 28. He was a two sport Razorback letterman in both baseball and football as a member of the “25 Little Pigs.” After stints as manager for two minor league baseball teams, he was promoted to a Houston Astros talent scout in 1967. Overall, he dedicated 51 years of continuous service to the Astros. Survivors: his wife, Vicki, two sons, two stepsons, one stepdaughter,

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one brother, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

sons, one daughter, three brothers, 11 grandsons, 13 great-grandchildren.

Eula Mitchell MS’56, Shreveport, LA, April 18. She taught for 30 plus years in the Caddo Parish School System. Survivors: two daughters, three grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.

Neal D. Little MA’57 EDD’70, Hot Springs, June 17. A U.S. Army veteran, he spent a 37-year career serving individuals with disabilities while employed by the Arkansas Rehabilitation Service and the University of Arkansas Research and Training Center. Survivors: his wife, Celia, five children, seven grandchildren and one sister.

Glyndal D. Roberts MED’56, Dardanelle, May 29. A World War II veteran, he had a 26-year career as the superintendent of schools for several districts. Survivors: three sons, two daughters, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Edward L. Routh BSBA’56, Tulsa, OK, April 2. A U.S. Army veteran, he worked as an information technology manager for Amoco. Survivors: his wife, Ann, two sons, two daughters, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Jimmie M. Alford BSCE’57, Hot Springs, April 2. He served in the U.S. Army reserves in field artillery. He owned and operated Alford Engineering Company and Southwest Testing Labs, serving municipalities and private client in Arkansas and Oklahoma until his retirement. Survivors: his wife, Joy, one daughter, one son, two brothers and four grandchildren. Harry L. Brown Jr. BS’57 MS’58, Ardmore, OK, March 31. A U.S. Army veteran, he was a businessman in the oil and gas industry and a cattle rancher. Survivors: his wife, Carol, two sons, one brother, and five grandchildren. Lawrence W. Clark III ✪ BSBA’57, Little Rock, Feb. 26. He was appointed by then Gov. Bill Clinton to the State Racing Commission and later to the Highway Commission. Survivors: his wife, Barbara, one sister, one daughter, two sons, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Kirby C. McGraw MED’57, Conway, June 4. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was the head basketball and track coach and assistant football coach at Bauxite High School from 1954-58. He also served as principal from 1956-58. Then, he changed careers to dentistry, practicing in Brinkley, Searcy and Beebe until his retirement in 2009. Survivors: his wife, Onia, five children, seven grandchildren, one stepson and three step-grandchildren. Winston E. Nesbit BS’57, Burkeville, TX, Jan. 16. Thomas G. Tackett Jr. BSME’57, Germantown, TN, Sept. 17, 2012. Betty Barham Von Bodungen BA’58, Pensacola, March 25. She was a teacher and administrator in library science, working at the Louisiana State University library. Survivors: her husband, Joseph, two sons, two grandchildren and two sisters. Bobby Joe Ford BSE’58 MED’59, Neptune Beach, FL, May 31. A U.S. Navy veteran, he spent 34 years as an educator and a coach. Survivors: his wife, Catherine, eight children, 25 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Marshall F. Cole BS’57 MS’58, Russellville, May 25. He worked in the railroad industry for more than 30 years and retired as assistant district engineer. Survivors: his wife Betty Cole, two daughters, one sister, four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Thomas W. Killough Jr. MA’58, Searcy, March 23. With his career in the U.S. Army, he joined the staff at the University of Maryland, where he taught English to U.S. service men and women. Through the U of M, he received the opportunity to teach in the Atlantic Division in Goosebay Labrador, Greenland and Bermuda. Later, his teaching career took him to Tokyo. Survivors: one brother and one sister.

Willis Holloway MED’57, Lincoln Heights, Ohio, March 20. He worked for the Lincoln Heights School District and orchestrated the merger of Lincoln Heights and Princeton School District and also worked at Cincinnati Public Schools. Survivors: his wife Rosie, three

Joseph R. Reed ★+ BSBA’58, Little Rock, May 22. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, served as founder and president of the Breckenridge Neighborhood Association and worked for the National Credit Union Administration for 30 years.

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In Memoriam Justin Roy Morris, BS’58, MS’61, ★+ Justin Roy Morris, a former University of Arkansas professor and executive vice president of Ozark Food Processors Association, internationally known for is contributions to the grape and wine industry, died May 19 at age 77. He was born Feb. 20, 1937, near Nashville, Arkansas, to Roy and Leecie Morris. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Arkansas and a Ph.D. from Rutgers University. He served as the executive vice president of Ozark Food Processors Association for more than 30 years. Morris was also a fellow of the American Society of Horticultural Sciences and the Institute of Food Technologists. He was also a lifetime member of the American Society of Enology and Viticulture. He received the Faculty Distinguished Achievement Award for research from the Arkansas Alumni Association in 2008. He received the Joseph Harvey Gourley Award in pomology in 1979, the ASEV Merit Award in 1996, the Food Industry’s Forty-Niner’s Service National Award in 1998, the Pioneer Award of Missouri Grape and Wine Industry in 1998 and the American Wine Society Award of Merit in 1999. Morris retired in 2009 as a distinguished professor in the Food Science Department and director of the Institute of Food Science and Engineering at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, where he spent more than 40 years. His teaching awards included the Spitze Land-Grant University Award for Excellence in 1997 and the John W. White Outstanding Research Award in 1983. Morris was inducted into the Arkansas Horticulture Hall of Fame in 2005, and the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame in 2009. Morris published more than 410 research and trade articles, 30 book chapter and two books. Many of Morris’ former students are actively working and serving the grape/wine and food processing industries. Survivors include his wife, the former Ruby Blackwood ★+ of 58 years, his two children, Mike Morris and Linda Ramage, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. n

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Survivors: his wife Wilma Hopkins Reed, one son and two grandchildren. Franklin E. Robberson BSA’58, Dardanelle, March 23. He was a lifelong dairy farmer and retired from the Army National Guard with 24 years of service. Survivors: his wife, Virginia Sue, three children, four brothers, eight grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.

Lloyd Oliver Warren, University of Arkansas professor emeritus of entomology, died June 22 at age 98. He was born Dec. 27, 1915, in Fayetteville to Elliott and Nona Warren. Warren began his career at the University of Arkansas in 1939 as a student assistant, and later delayed completion of his education to enlist in the Naval Reserve in 1942 during World War II. Returning after the war, he earned a B.S.E. degree and a M.S. degree in biological sciences from the University of Arkansas and a Ph.D. in entomology from Kansas State University in 1954. Upon completion of his Ph.D., Warren returned to the University of Arkansas as an assistant professor. “Dr. Warren,” as many knew him, served as professor of entomology from 1963-73, when he was appointed director of Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. In 1983, he returned to the entomology department before retiring as professor emeritus in 1986. In 1994, Warren was elected a Distinguished Alumnus of the College of Agriculture at Kansas State University. In August 1997, a laboratory building at the Division of Agriculture farm in Fayetteville was renamed the Cralley-Warren Laboratory in recognition of his and Dr. M.E. Cralley’s service as directors of the Agricultural Experiment Station. He was a recipient of the Historical Merit Award in 1994 from the American Baptist Association and named Washington County Citizen of the Year in 1998. Warren was a valued member of the community as a board member and past president of the Fayetteville Lions Club, a member of the Washington County Historical Society, member and past president of the Washington County Retired Teachers’ Association and lifetime member of Arkansas 4-H Alumni Association. He also held memberships and served on committees in various professional organizations throughout his career. Survivors include his wife of 72 years, Ruby Warren, their three daughters, Michele Lang, Denise Jones and Lynette Cartwright, one brother, two sisters, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. n

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Lloyd Oliver Warren BSE’47, MS’48, ✪+

Lloyd O. Satterfield BSA’58, Van Buren, May 26. He was an army veteran and then went on to a 26 year career at Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation. Survivors: his wife Lou Ellen, two daughters, three grandchildren and one sister. Stephen G. Ward BSME’58, Stamps, May 6. A U.S. Navy veteran, he worked for Georgia Pacific Paper Co. and then Nekoosa Paper Co. until his retirement in 1985 as a senior engineer. Survivors: one, son, one daughter, one brother, one sister, four grandchildren and one great-grandson. Donald E. Williams BSBA’58, Greenwood, Dec. 3, 2013. He was retired from Whirlpool and a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors: his wife, Ann, one daughter, two sons, two sisters, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. James W. McAdams BA’59, Fort Smith, April 9. He was retired from Arkansas Best Freight after 32 years in sales. Survivors: his wife, Diana, four daughters, one brother and six grandchildren. Cloreda Price Shannon MA’59, Temple, TX, April 9. She taught English at Pulaski Heights Junior High and Central High School in Little Rock. Survivors: one daughter. C. G. Breckenridge BSBA’60, Hot Springs, March 9. He was a senior vice president and bank manager in Hot Springs for more than 40 years and a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors: one son, one daughter, one sister and five grandchildren. Will Rogers Jeffery BSA’60 MS’65, Huntsville, March 2. He served in the Air Force for four years during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the Soil Conservation Service in 1986 after 30 years of service, and again after 10 years with the Arkansas Health Department. Survivors: his wife, Mary, one daughter, two sons and two grandchildren. Johnnie W. Robinson ✪ MED’60, Dermott, April 11.

Dale Junior Ball BSBA’61, Cordova, Tennessee, Nov. 8, 2013. He served in the U.S. Army for two years and retired in 1999 after working for the International Harvester Credit Corp. Navistar for 38 years. Survivors: his wife Mary, three sons, two daughters, one brother and 15 grandchildren. Billy D. Gramlich BSBA’61, Marietta, GA, Dec. 29, 2013. He worked for Retail Credit Corp for 30 years, becoming an executive vice president of the company. Survivors: his wife, Carol, one son, one daughter, two grandchildren and one great-grandson. Robert B. Porter BSEE’61, Panama City Beach, FL, Dec. 29, 2013. He was a U.S. Naval Reserve veteran and employed as an electrical engineer at the Navy facility in Panama City Beach. In 1980, he retired from civil service and the Naval Reserve with the rank of commander. Survivors: his wife, Betty, and one son. Georgiann Holliman MA’62, Bradenton, FL, June 10. She taught for 27 years, retiring in 1987. Survivors: three daughters, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Charles A. Brittain ★ BSIE’63, Midwest City, OK, Dec. 21, 2013. He retired after 30 years of service as an engineer at Tinker Air Force Base. Survivors: his wife, Sue ★ BSE’62, two sons and three grandchildren. Charles S. Buckner Jr. ★+ ★+ BSBA’63, North Little Rock, April 28. He was a U.S. Army veteran and joined his father in the family owned concrete business, East Arkansas Materials Co. in Hazen. Survivors: his wife, Zane ★+, one son, one daughter, one brother, three grandchildren and four stepgrandchildren. Ed Fletcher De Priest BSBA’63, Fort Smith, April 21. He retired from Rheem Manufacturing as the division director of quality assurance and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Survivors: one son, one daughter, two brothers and four grandchildren. C. Stephen Downs MA’63, Silver Springs, MD, Dec. 26, 2013. He served as lieutenant in the military and as a diplomatic courier at the Pentagon and in military intelligence at Ft. Meade, MD. He worked in Montgomery County Public Schools for 35 years as a teacher, administrator, until his retirement in 1999. Survivors: his wife

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Martha, one son, one daughter, one brother and five granddaughters. David C. Edwards BSME’63, Hernando, MS, May 30. Survivors: his wife Elizabeth, two daughters, one son, two granddaughters and one sister. Gary W. Williamson ✪ MD’63, Austin, TX, April 15. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served as chief of staff at St. David’s Hospital in Austin. Survivors: his wife, Jackie, three children, six grandchildren, four greatgrandchildren and one brother. Floyd William Parsons Jr. BA’64, Conway, May 1. He served in the Peace Corps and the Teacher Corps before becoming a teacher at the New York Institute Photography. He also worked as a freelance photographer and a video producer. Survivors: one son, two grandchildren, one sister and one brother. K. Larry Patton ★ BSCE’64, Montgomery, TX, Jan. 13. Various jobs in the oil industry took him throughout the United States, including building a pipeline in Alaska, working with Cities Services in Tulsa and Houston, and trading oil in New York City and then returning to Houston with Arco. Survivors: his wife, Sandra, two sons, one daughter and three grandchildren. Harry D. Starnes BA’64, Clinton, May 3. He served in the U.S. Air Force and then practiced medicine for more than 40 years in many parts of the country. In Clinton, he helped build the new regional medical facility to serve north central Arkansas. Survivors: his wife, Connie, two sons, three daughters, one sister and three grandchildren. Beverly Karstadt Wise BSBA’64, Shawnee, KS, March 22. She retired from DST Inc. in 2013. Survivors: one son, one daughter and two grandchildren. Kay Bocock BSE’65, Kerrville, TX, April 21. Ronnie Caveness FS’65, Little Rock, May 11. He became the university’s first two time All American as he led the Razorbacks to the 1964 national championship. Drafted into the NFL in 1965, he played for the Houston Oilers and the New England Patriots. Survivors: his wife, Teresa, one son, one daughter and five grandchildren. James A. Lewis ✪ MD’65, Mena, April 5. He retired to Mena from an obstetrics practice.

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Robert C. Lowry BSBA’65 LLB’68, Sarasota, FL, Jan. 4. He joined the Little Rock law firm Chowning, Mitchell, Hamilton and Burrow after law school and clerking for Arkansas Supreme Court chief justice Carleton Harris. Survivors: one son, one daughter and two grandchildren. Benny R. Smith ★+ BSME’65, Leola, May 12. Most of his career was spent with International Paper Co. Survivors: his wife, Ruby, one son, one stepson, one stepdaughter, one sister and seven grandchildren. William E. Lacewell ★ BSBA’66 MED’68 EDD’83, Fort Smith, March 6. He was a professor in the business college at Westark/University of Arkansas Fort Smith for 35 years. After retiring, he worked as a financial adviser. Survivors: his wife, Becky ★ BSE’66, three sons, one brother, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Martin Michael Mayes BSME’66, Searcy, April 14. He worked as a design engineer for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company in St. Louis, where he was involved in the F4Phantom program. He then worked for Remington Rand in Searcy as a design engineer before transferring to Sperry Vickers in 1975, working in the manufacturing phase of hydraulic valves until his retirement in 2008. William Wightman McCrary III BSBA’66, Memphis, Tennessee, April 8. He served in the United States Marine Corps. He began his industrial real estate career of more than 40 years at Farnsworth and Associates, and with early success led to the creation of his own firm, McCrary and Company. Survivors: one son, two grandsons and one sister. Daniel F. Pickering BSBA’66, Duncanville, TX, June 1. Survivors: one son, one daughter, one brother, one sister and two grandchildren. He worked in a series of ad agencies including Whitherspoon and Tracy Locke and then for Shelton Ogle Enterprises in Arlington, TX, in the 1980s and Club Marketing in Duncanville. W. Patton Steele Jr. ✪ BSBA’66, Memphis, June 19. He was president of Boyle Insurance Company from 19982009. Survivors: his wife, Martha, one son and one brother. Fred L. Williams Jr. BSBA’66, Fayetteville, May 28. He held administrative positions at Williams

Baptist College in Walnut Ridge, Memphis State University, Northeast Arkansas Community College in Blytheville, Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN, Texas State Technical College in Waco, TX, and retired in 2004 as president of Amarillo College. Survivors: two daughters. Bill Wygle EDD’66, Council Grove, KS, Jan. 13. He worked in the Kansas Public Schools as a coach, principal and superintendent. He was an administrator at the Kansas State Teachers College and dean of administration when he moved he move to Batesville as president of Arkansas College. Then, he became president of Northwestern Oklahoma State University before becoming general manager for American National Insurance Co. Survivors: two daughters, one sister, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Lawrence Edward Hager MED’67, St. Joseph, MO, Oct. 15, 2011. He taught at Benton High School for 41 years and St. James Catholic School for a short time. Mike Hardgrave BSE’67 BSEE’68, Pawley’s Island, SC, April 28. He had an accomplished career in electrical and aerospace engineering until he retired

in 2007. Survivors: his wife, Nancy, one son and two grandchildren. Stephen M. McCoy BS’67, Memphis, May 27. He worked in the airlines industry as a software developer specializing in Crew Scheduling programs for pilots and flight crews. Survivors: his wife Elizabeth, two sons and one brother. Henry C. Morris LLB’67, Brandon, MS, Nov. 5, 2013. A U.S. Army Reserves veteran, he worked in private practice law for many years and served as a municipal judge in DeQueen. He also taught EPA law for years. Survivors: his wife, Patti, one son and one daughter. Gladys Mitchell Dempsey BSBA’68, Midland, LA, May 4. Survivors: two daughters, two sons, one brother, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Bruce E. Griffin BSE’68 MED’78, Hot Springs Village, March 25. He worked as a teacher, principal and superintendent for Union High School from 1972 2000. From 2002 2005, he was employed part time by the Centerpoint School District as a teacher and federal programs coordinator. Survivors: his wife, Antonette, one son, one grandson and one step-grandson.

SENIOR WALK Burette Griffith ✪ BSBA’69, Wellington, CO, Dec. 8, 2011. Ronald Gene Lindsey BSCE’68, Temple, TX, May 24. He was a senior sales associate for AFLAC for 32 years. Survivors: his mother, one son and two daughters, two brothers and two grandchildren. William H. Trice III ✪ BA’68 JD’71, Little Rock, April 10. He served in the U.S. Army and the Arkansas Army National Guard. He was a “street lawyer” in his heart and practiced out of the offices across from the courthouse. Survivors: his wife, Judy, one daughter, two sons and three grandchildren. John R. Graham ★+ MBA’69 PHD’71, Manhattan, KS, December 20, 2013. He was the chief executive officer and executive vice president of the Kansas Farm Bureau and affiliated companies for 20 years, until he retired in 1999. Survivors: his wife, Mary, two sons, one brother, one sister and two grandchildren. Paul J. Hogue JD’69, Hot Springs, Jan. 12. He spent his career practicing law. Survivors: his mother, one son and one daughter. William S. Hollis BSBA’52 JD’69, Tampa Bay, FL, Sept. 2, 2013. A U.S. Army veteran, he served in a number of top level positions in higher education, business, industry and the military. Survivors: his wife Nancy Gant, four children and nine grandchildren. Ralph B. Barnes Jr. ★+ BSCE’70 MSCE’71, Arlington, TX, April 5. He was a civil engineer who focused in the geotechnical part of civil engineering and establishing HBC engineering. Survivors: his wife, Carolyn ★+, one son and three grandchildren. Ronald E. Bumpass BSPA’70 JD’74, Fayetteville. June 22. He practiced law in downtown Fayetteville for 39 years, was an adjunct professor of political science at the University of Arkansas and worked nationwide as a federal arbitrator. In 1989, Gov. Bill Clinton appointed him a special chief justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court. He also owned and operated the Old Post Office Gathering Place for many years. Survivors: his wife, Mary, two sons and two stepdaughters. Robert C. Lane Jr. BSE’70, Fayetteville, April 27. A Vietnam veteran, he worked for his father in the Springdale

Amusement Parlor. Survivors: his wife Carole, three sons, two daughters and eight grandchildren. Chris A. Wright MS’70, Hot Springs, Jan. 8. He was the owner and operator of Wright’s Rock Shop in Hot Springs. His expertise in mineralogy helped museums and individuals build world class collections. Survivors: his partner, one daughter, one brother and one sister. Raymond Eugene Cole MA’71 PHD’76, Russellville, June 26. He was an emeritus professor of economics at Arkansas Tech University, having taught for 37 years. He served as the dean of the newly formed School of Business until 1994. Survivors: two sons, three daughters, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one brother and five sisters. James M. Gray ★ EDD’71, Grove, April 12. He was a teacher, principal and superintendent during his career in education. Survivors: his wife, Kay, two sons, one daughter, seven grandchildren, two brothers and one sister. Jerry Jenkins BSBA’71, North Little Rock, June 9. He worked for several years at Northwestern Mutual of Little Rock before retiring in 2010. Survivors: his wife, Gigi, one son, one daughter, two grandchildren and two brothers. Paul E. Stark MBA’71, Dothan, Alabama, Jan. 6. He taught for several years in high education beginning at the University of Arkansas, then transferred to Troy State University in Troy and later awarded Professor Emeritus at Troy University in Dothan. Survivors: his wife Edith W. Stark, six children, 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Donald Ray Stewart ★ BSBA’71, Cypress, TX, June 1. He worked for Cities Services in Tulsa, OK, before he was transferred to Citgo Refinery in Lake Charles, LA. Survivors: his wife, Barbara, three daughters, five granddaughters and two sisters. Melanie H. Campbell ★ BA’72, Snowball, April 17. She taught GED classes at Snowball and Leslie, developing the Gifted and Talented program in Marshall. She served as executive director of the Boston Mountain Rural Health Center for 20 years. Survivors: her mother, her husband, Kenny ★ BSA’69 MS’72, one son, two grandchildren and two brothers.

Billy M. Howard BSBA’72, North Little Rock, April 17. He was the owner of Howard’s Liquor for more than 40 years. Survivors: his wife, Becky, two sons, one daughter, four grandchildren and one brother. Paul R. Munger PHD’72, Rolla, Mo., April 19. He was a professor emeritus of civil engineering at Missouri University of Science & Technology and director of business development for Morris and Munger Engineers. Survivors: four children and nine grandchildren. William H. L. Woodyard III BA’68 JD’72, Little Rock, April 26. His law career began as a clerk to Arkansas Supreme Court Justice George Rose Smith. He joined the Arkansas Insurance Department as an attorney and became deputy commissioner and chief counsel. In 1976, Gov. David Pryor appointed him insurance commissioner of the State of Arkansas until 1982. He joined the firm of Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Jackson and Tucker in 1983. Survivors: his wife, Susan BA’73, one son, one daughter and four grandchildren. Johnny Paul Arnold BSBA’73, Texarkana, June 24. He served in the U.S. Army before a long career as a lawyer. Survivors: his wife, Penny, his mother, one son, one daughter, one grandchild and one brother. Clayton W. Barnhart BA’73, Fayetteville, July 4. He retired with more than 20 years of service in the Arkansas Air National Guard. He was a general aviation pilot and flight instructor for more than 30 years. Survivors: his wife, Jo, one daughter, two grandchildren and two brothers. Sam I. Bratton Jr. JD’73, Little Rock, June 5. After teaching and coaching basketball, he attended law school and clerked for Justice John Fogleman on the Arkansas Supreme Court. He worked with governors Jim Guy Tucker and Bill Clinton as an assistant attorney general. He was chief counsel for legal and financial policy under Clinton. He served in that capacity until Clinton appointed him chairman of the Arkansas Public Service Commission in 1989. Survivors: one brother. Larry M. Henderson MS’73, Sherwood, Dec. 2, 2013. He practiced dentistry in Little Rock and Sherwood for 32 years. Survivors: his wife, Vickie, one son, one daughter, two stepsons and five grandchildren.

Dennis R. Hill BSCE’74, Ozark, May 19. He worked for Jack Burge Construction in Fayetteville for several years before retiring as the director of the physical plant at Arkansas Tech University. Survivors: four brothers and three sisters. William D. Simmons Sr. ★ BSBA’74, Lexa, May 17. Survivors: his wife, Carrie, one son, one daughter, two grandchildren and one brother. Benjamin M. Thompson BSE’74 MED’81, Waldron, June 1. Survivors: his wife, Joyce, one daughter, one step daughter, one grandchild and one sister. Wesley D. Murtishaw BSBA’75 MBA’76, Fayetteville, July 15. He served in the Strategic Air Command of the U.S. Air Force from 1953 1973. Then, he joined Scarborough, Bassett & Lance accounting firm, becoming partner in 1979. Survivors: his wife, Dorothy, four children, one sister, four grandchildren, two step-children and three step-grandchildren. George Oleson BA’75 JD’85, Winslow, Jan. 10. From 1985-87, he served as an 8th Circuit Judicial District law clerk. He was a legal writing instructor in 1991 at the U of A School of Law before entering private practice and worked for nearly 30 years as an appeals attorney. Barbara J. Carver ADN’77, Texarkana, March 31. She was retired from a 38-year career in nursing. Survivors: one brother, one daughter and two grandchildren. Ronald S. Smith BSA’77, Santa Clara Yucatan, Mexico, Feb. 17. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He owned and operated Central Arkansas Landscape and Design. Survivors: two sisters and one brother. Diane S. Mackey JD’78, Little Rock, Dec. 15, 2013. She spent most of her career as an attorney, joining Eldredge & Clark in 1983, rising to partner and retiring in 2006. She also served as an adjunct professor at the UALR School of Law from 1996-2004. Survivors: two sons, one daughter, four grandchildren and one sister. Betty Richolson BA’78, Alpharetta, GA, Dec. 31, 2013. She is a former publisher of the Newport Daily Independent. Survivors: three daughters, one son, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

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David R. Rouw ★ BSEE’79, Kirkwood, MO, Feb. 10. He was a senior electrical engineer in St. Louis. Survivors: his mother, one daughter and six sisters. Emma Banks MED’80, Fayetteville, April 9. She served 43 years in public school systems in Ozark, Stover, MO, and Farmington as a school teacher and school counselor. Survivor: one brother. David L. Brooks ★ BSE’81 MM’90, Alma, May 4, 2013. A musician, he taught countless students during his teaching career. Survivors: his wife, Beth, and one daughter. Carleton Britt Elam BSA’81 MS’84, Overland Park, KS, May 4. He was a financial director for WaterFront Wealth for more than 17 years. Survivors: two brothers and two sons. John E. Jehlen BSEE’82, Russellville, Sept. 6, 2010. He was an engineering supervisor at Arkansas Nuclear one in Russellville. Survivors: his wife, Carol, three children and three grandsons. Billie W. Lorenz MED’82, Fort Smith, June 6. She was retired from teaching at Sunnymede Elementary School in Fort Smith. Survivors: one daughter, one son, one brother, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Patricia Lynn Parsons BS’82, Conway, May 29. She was a math teacher at Conway High School before retiring in 2007. Survivors: her husband, Nick, two sons, one daughter, her mother and two sisters. Denny R. Mason JD’83, Las Vega, April 9. He founded several businesses, including furniture stores, bars, marketing companies and internet companies. Survivors: his mother and two brothers. Frank Classen Adams BSME’85, Dayton, OH, June 5. He worked as an aeronautical engineer for both Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, TX, and the U.S. Air Force for the past three years in Dayton. Survivors: three brothers and two sisters. Danny Wayne Gilbert EDS’85, Harrison, April 1. During his career in education, he was a football coach, athletic director, driver’s education instructor, assistant principal of Harrison High School and then principal. Survivors: his wife, Nancy, three brothers and two sisters.

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Donna L. Read BSIE’85, Listening Cove, May 28. She was co-owner of HyTech Professional Cleaning Services. Survivors: her husband, Tony, one stepson, one stepdaughter, three sisters and one granddaughter.

Wahl Elementary. He served as interim superintendent until he retired in 2005. Survivors: his wife, Loree Allen Simes, his mother, one son, three daughters, two step children, three brothers, two sisters and one grandchild.

Reva Jeanette Blacknall MED’86, Little Rock, May 21. She was an educator for the Little Rock School District. Survivors: one son and two sisters.

Sarah E. Stotelmyer BA’03, Little Rock. March 31. Survivors: her parents, her husband, David BSBA’03, MACC’04, one brother and one sister.

Elizabeth E. Knowles MA’87 PHD’89, Eureka Springs, June 19. In 1991, she opened her private clinical psychology practice in Fayetteville until her retirement in 2009. Survivors: her husband, Eric, one son, one daughter, one stepson and five grandchildren.

Jeffrey Lee Evans MSME’04 PHD’08, Priceville, AL, May 11. He was an engineering professor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Survivors: his wife, Sarah, his mother, one brother and his grandmother.

Malcolm E. Lehman EDD’86, Little Rock, Sept. 4, 2013. He was a professor who taught at many schools including the University of Missouri, Community College of Denver, Boise State University, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Webster University. In later years he taught management classes to employees of Blue Cross & Blue Shield. Survivors: his wife, Mary Ann. Deborah Harris Hildebrand BSBA’90 MAT’98, Farmington, July 15. She was an artist who welded jewelry and made quilts with fabric she dyed herself. She also painted and was a novelist. Survivors: her husband, David, her mother, two daughters, one brother and two sisters. Ariel Utt Landrus BSE’90, Calico Rock, April 21. Her career was spent as a legal secretary, a manager at Ameritech and teaching. Survivors: four sons, four stepchildren, one brother, one sister, 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Richard Alon Athey BSBA’93, Covington, KY, Sept. 1, 2013. Survivors: his parents and one son. Angela Rae Scott BSE’93 MS’98, Bella Vista, July 8. She was a medical professions and health science teacher for Gravette Public Schools for 19 years. She was also an emergency room nurse at Mercy Medical Center. Survivors: her husband, Carl, her parents, one sister and two children. Lisa Anne Hadden BA’95, Little Rock, June 25. Survivors: her parents and one sister. Earnest Simes EDS’03, Helena-West Helena, April 15. He was the principal of West Side Elementary and then J.F.

Julie Nicole Dickerson Petree BID’08, Rogers, March 7. She was the marketing manager for the United Way of Northwest Arkansas. Survivors: her husband, Tony, her parents, her maternal and paternal grandmothers, one brother, one sister and two daughters. Michael A. Thrasher JD’11, Chapin, SC, April 1. He was working at the corporate offices of Walmart in Bentonville. He had a passion for public service. Survivors: his parents, one brother and paternal grandmother. Lorianne L. Gillespie BS’12, Springdale, June 15. Survivors: her parents and one brother. Chase Michael Thomas Swaffar ★ BSCHE’12 MSCHE’13, Fayetteville, May 1. He worked at the Hazards Research Center helping to develop experimental techniques for use in a low speed wind tunnel he worked on during graduate school. Survivors: his mother, his father and stepmother and two sisters.

Friends Gil Brogdon ★, Mobile, AL, March 28. Survivors: one daughter, two sons and six grandchildren.

veteran in the U.S. Army Air Corps. His 40-year career in the construction materials business began in 1948 with Roland Ready Mix. After serving as general manager for the Malvern Gravel Company, he established Mid State Construction in 1966. Survivors: three sons, one daughter and five grandchildren. Rupert M. Crafton ★, Blytheville, April 10. He managed Rupert Crafton Commission Company, an agricultural supply company. Survivors: his wife, Barbara, two daughters, two sisters and three grandchildren. Billy Duffield ★, Conway, Dec. 22, 2013. He founded Souter Construction Co. Survivors: his wife, Ernestine, two sons and one grandson. Joe W. Dugan ★+, Wynne, March 11. Survivors: his wife, Jodie ★+ BSHE’52, one daughter, one son and three grandchildren. Sara V. Humphreys ★+, Smackover, July 24, 2013. She taught elementary school in Smackover. Survivors: one son and two grandchildren. F. Franklin Johnson ★, Overland Park, KS, June 24, 2013. He began his career as a pharmacist, later becoming a stockbroker with Merrill Lynch, retiring after 38 years of service. Survivors: his wife Nita, two children, five grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. Porter W. Stone ★, Fayetteville, April 11. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a retired professor at the University of Arkansas. Survivors: his wife, Sally, two sons, two daughters and five grandchildren. Sue Trammell ✪+, Fayetteville, June 7. She was a secretary for the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce for several years, served as a jury commissioner and an election official for Washington County. Survivors: her husband, Ray ✪+ JD’44 BA’49. ■

Avert “Hayden” Brown Jr. ✪+, Fayetteville, May 26. Brown began working at the University of Arkansas in 1997. He served as an assistant, associate and full professor in the department of animal science. Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife, Helen, and their daughter, Ashley. Sam R. Clark ✪+, Hot Springs, March 24. He was a World War II

Reprinted from Arkansas Winter 2004. Photo by Wayne Sorce for Smithsonian, 1991, from Fay Jones Papers, courtesy of Special Collections, University of Arkansas Libraries.

LAST LOOK

Remembering Fay Architect, alumnus, former professor and dean, Fay Jones brought creativity, precision and cohesiveness to every one of his many projects. Jones died 10 years ago on Aug. 30, 2004. During his life, he was celebrated with the Gold Medal from the American Institute of Architects, its highest award and presented by Prince Charles. His best-known work, Thorncrown Chapel near Eureka Springs, was named one of the top four structures of the 20th century. Building on his inspiration, the faculty, staff and students of the Fay Jones School of Architecture have continually improved the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national reputation, ranking No. 1 in some categories and recently achieving re-accreditation from the National Architectural Accreditation Board.

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