Tech Action Summer 2009 New dean Dr. Mary Gunter and the Arkansas Tech Graduate College are here to help you achieve your goals. See pages 4-5.
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Need a job? Need an employee? We can help In times like these, a person looking to advance his or
And even if you do not fall into either of those
her career, seek out a new opportunity or get a job of any
categories — job seeker or employee seeker — you can
sort needs all the friends he or she can find.
still play a vital role in the TechTies Career Center by
registering as a mentor. By doing so, alumni can offer their
The Arkansas Tech Alumni Association is offering a
expertise to younger Tech alums who need career advice.
helping hand through its Web site, www.techties.atu.edu. We have launched a new service intended to link Tech
Remember that if you have any trouble finding what
alumni with potential employers and learn the skills they
you are looking for on www.techties.atu.edu, we can
need to get ahead in their careers. We hope it is another
be reached by phone at (479) 968-0242 or by e-mail
way we can be of assistance to our loyal alumni and
to alumni@atu.edu and we will be happy to walk you
friends.
through the process. And as always, Norman Career
Services is another great employment-related service that
Tech alumni can access the service by visiting
Tech provides to its students and alumni. Learn more
www.techties.atu.edu and clicking on the “Career Center”
about what they have to offer at www.atu.edu/career.
link located on the left-hand side of the main page. We invite you to utilize these services provided by your Once there, users will find a variety of options. Alumni
alma mater. Hopefully, we will see you at Homecoming
can create and update their profiles, post their résumés
on Oct. 16-17 and you can share your good news about
and search job postings.
a career opportunity or the new employee you found through TechTies or Norman Career Services.
Of course, this service is not just about alumni seeking a job. It is also about alumni seeking employees.
Enjoy the upcoming autumn months, and we look forward to seeing you at Homecoming 2009!
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If you own a business or serve in the human resources
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department at work, we encourage you to utilize the TechTies Career Center as a resource to find talented and prepared Tech alumni who are ready to make a difference for your organization.
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Director of Alumni Relations
Alumni Association Board of Directors
President Claude Smith ‘76
President-Elect Howard Ritchie ‘70 Shirley Dodd ‘59 12/10
Chad Weisler ‘92 12/10
Dixie Gossett ‘70 & ‘74 12/11
Alvin Lievsay ‘72 12/09
Randy Joe Hamilton ‘76 12/10
Philip Alexander ‘89 12/11
Tommy Johnston ‘91 12/11
Stephanie Strack Mathis ‘94 12/09
Mike King ‘74 12/10
Doug Brown ‘06 12/11
Raymond Molden ‘96 12/11
Sharon Dixon Steele ‘74 12/09
Layton Lee ‘92 12/10
Jimmy Cunningham ‘75 12/11
Cara Hammond Witherspoon ‘78 12/11
Robert Ford ‘86 12/11
Brian Bass, Ozark Campus Rep.
Kellye Holley Cannon ‘80 12/10
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Past President Tom Reynolds ‘70
Stan Graves ‘70 12/09
Peggy Lawless Walter ‘80, ‘87, ‘06 12/09 Jim Murphy ‘71 12/10
catch up with an old friend today
Angela DeWitt Bonds ‘95
Donna Cotton Parker ‘73 12/10
Tech Action, Volume 45, No. 3. Arkansas Tech University Alumni Association, Alumni House, Russellville, AR 72801 Director of Alumni Relations Angela DeWitt Bonds Coordinator of Young Alumni Alison Parks Coordinator of Alumni Communications and Activities Kelly Thornton Bostick Alumni Office Administrative Assistant Terry Holland-Finley
Editorial Committee Angela DeWitt Bonds, Jayne Jones, Julie Nebben Morgan, Susie Nicholson, Sam Strasner Asst. Director of New Media Carrie Harris Phillips Sports Information Director Ben Greenberg
Cover & Inside Photography Steve Newby E-mail address alumni@atu.edu Web site www.techties.atu.edu
Tech Action is published quarterly by the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association, 1313 N. Arkansas Ave., Russellville, AR 72801. It is sent to alumni, parents, friends and faculty/staff of Arkansas Tech University. We welcome manuscripts and photographs from our readers. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you would like your originals returned. Parents, if your son or daughter attended Tech and is no longer living at this address, please notify our office of his or her new address. Address updates can be submitted to the Arkansas Tech Office of Alumni Services by calling (479) 968-0242 or by sending e-mail to alumni@atu.edu.
Homecoming 2009 Join us Oct. 16-17 for a Centennial Homecoming at Arkansas Tech University. Come remember the good times and make some new memories as we celebrate our university’s first 100 years. Below is a schedule of events for Homecoming weekend. More information is available on the Web at www.techties.atu.edu. Please call (479) 968-0242 or send e-mail to alumni@atu.edu with any questions. We’ll see you Oct. 16-17 for Homecoming 2009!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
10:30 a.m. Homecoming Golf Classic (3-Person Scramble) Russellville Country Club 10:30 — Check-In Begins 11:00 — Lunch 11:45 — Official Welcome 12:00 — Shotgun Start
9 a.m. O’Neal Teammates Breakfast Lake Point Conference Center Dining Room
12 p.m. Ladies “Champagne Bingo” Luncheon Lake Point Conference Center Dining Room
10 a.m. Alumni Gold Registration for Class of 1959 Chambers Cafeteria East Dining Hall
4:30 p.m. Dopson Teammates Dinner (Invitation Only) Chambers Cafeteria Private Dining Room
11 a.m. Alumni Gold Luncheon for Class of 1959 Chambers Cafeteria East Dining Hall
6:30 p.m. Hall of Distinction Reunion Dinner (Invitation Only) Chambers Cafeteria East Banquet Hall
11 a.m. Alumni vs. Alumni Volleyball Match for Former Suns Tucker Coliseum (Will move to Hull Building if raining) Tech Volleyball Alums Call (479) 964-0513 to sign up
8 p.m. to Midnight Alumni & Friends Reception Russellville Country Club
YOUNG ALUMNI SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT One of the most exciting new events at Homecoming this year will be the first Young Alumni Softball Tournament. This event is open to all graduates from the last 10 years and their spouses. Each team must have a minimum of 10 players — five male and five female — and no more than 13 players. Games will be played at Pleasant View Park in Russellville beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. A champion will be crowned by 2 p.m., leaving plenty of time to freshen up and head to campus for more fun. The softball tournament is limited to the first eight teams, so call (479) 968-0242 today to sign up!
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Young Alumni Co-Ed Softball Tournament Pleasant View Park
2 p.m. Homecoming Parade Downtown Russellville 3 p.m. Alumni Band Witherspoon Band Room 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Homecoming Tailgate Plaza Outside Thone Stadium • Live Music, Photo Booth, Inflatable Games, Tailgate Meal • Reunion Groups: Football, Volleyball, Boxing, Cross Country/Track, Golden Girls, Cheerleaders, Athena Troop, All Decades (1930s-2000s), Homecoming Royalty, College of Business 5:30 p.m. Pre-Game Activities Thone Stadium at Buerkle Field 6 p.m. Tech vs. West Georgia (Stay for Post-Game Fireworks!) Thone Stadium at Buerkle Field
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TAKE THE NEXT STEP Tech Graduate College can show you the way If there was something that you could do that would increase your value to your current employer, make you more attractive to potential employers and allow you to earn an average of $10,000 more per year, would you be interested? The Arkansas Tech Graduate College is available to provide professionals of all ages with a competitive edge during tough economic conditions by helping them get into one of the school’s graduate programs. “Due to the current economic environment and the fact that it is becoming increasingly important to have a graduate degree for long-term success, Tech is anticipating increased enrollment in our graduate programs from both new graduates and from people looking to change career direction,” said Dr. Robert C. Brown, Tech president. “It is a wise decision in
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either situation because the potential income gain is Tech Action
substantial.” Gunter Assumes Leadership of Graduate College Established in 1976, the Arkansas Tech Graduate College offers master’s degrees in fields as varied as education, fisheries and wildlife biology, nursing
The Arkansas Tech Graduate College came under new leadership on July 1 when Dr. Mary Gunter became dean.
administration and information technology. Gunter succeeds Dr. Eldon Clary, a 42-year veteran of Many courses are offered online, including the complete college student personnel degree and the
the Tech faculty. Clary became dean of the Arkansas Tech College of Education on July 1 (see page 19).
majority of the emergency management and homeland security degree. That kind of flexibility is ideal for working professionals on the go.
Gunter joined the Tech faculty in 1998. She has been the head of the Tech Center for Leadership and Learning, a department that offers three master level programs and
All of this comes at one of the most affordable price
an educational specialist program, since 2002.
tags in the region. Average tuition for a full-time graduate
Chart a new course for your future today www.atu.edu/gradcollege
student is less than $1,700 per semester.
Now, she will focus her efforts on ensuring that Arkansas Tech is delivering high-quality, relevant programs
Up to 100 graduate assistantships are available
to all of its graduate students.
offering paid tuition in addition to a monthly stipend. “As we consider the future, I look forward to providing For students concerned about finding a job in
the leadership to expand the offerings of graduate
their chosen field during the current recession, these
programs through our various colleges on campus,” said
assistantships are, in effect, not only providing an
Gunter. “The expansion of graduate programs will be
opportunity to improve one’s marketability, but also
based on high-quality offerings that will ultimately impact
providing valuable and relevant work experience at the
the quality of life for our graduates as well as the quality
same time.
contributions our graduates will make in a global society.”
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What the ARE-ON Network means to Tech grad students Arkansas Tech University is at the forefront of an
ARE-ON will be active
initiative to provide unprecedented computer network
on the Tech campus
bandwidth and reliability to college students in the
beginning with the
Natural State.
2009-10 academic year.
The Arkansas Research and Education Optical
Those responsible for
Network (ARE-ON) is a new high-speed fiber based
implementing the
optical communications network that will greatly
network promise that
enhance the research and distance learning capabilities
it will pay big dividends.
of Arkansas Tech faculty members and students.
“This is basically a huge economic development
“Simply put, ARE-ON will allow Tech faculty and
initiative for Arkansas,” said Mike Abbiatti, ARE-ON
students to share more information, more quickly,”
executive director. “The high-tech capabilities and
said Dr. Robert C. Brown, Tech president. “It will make
potentials of the new system are much more than
Tech more connected to the rest of the world than ever
simply a fast Internet connection. This network will
before. It will allow us to expand our offerings in Web-
bring Arkansas to a new level in terms of research and
based courses. It will play a significant role in the future
technology, giving us opportunities we’ve never seen
of higher education in our state.”
before.”
Arkansas Tech Graduate College Degree Options MASTER OF SCIENCE • College Student Personnel • Emergency Mgmt./Homeland Security • Fisheries and Wildlife Biology • Information Technology • Nursing Administration • Psychology
MASTER OF ENGINEERING • Engineering
MASTER OF ARTS
MASTER OF EDUCATION • Elementary Education — Options in Elementary education, early childhood education or special education
• Secondary Education — Options in English, Instructional Technology, Mathematics, Physical Education and Social Studies
• Instructional Improvement • Educational Leadership • Teaching, Learning and Leadership • School Counseling and Leadership
• English — Options in Teaching English as Second Language (TESL) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• Spanish • History • Multi-Media Journalism
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION • Gifted Education
MASTER OF LIBERAL ARTS • Liberal Arts — Options in Communication, Fine Arts and Social Science
EDUCATIONAL SPECIALIST
• Educational Leadership
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Alumni News
Twelve earn Alumni Association Scholarship
Katie Casey
Twelve members of the Arkansas Tech freshman class of 2009 have received an Arkansas Tech Alumni Association Scholarship through the Arkansas Tech Foundation. This year’s recipients are: Katie Casey of Lamar, Mindy Cooper of Russellville, Devon Dodd of Russellville, Austin Foster of Danville, Emily Grant of Alma, Ben Hare of Russellville, Britney McKown of Russellville, Amanda Payne of Vilonia, Ali Rye of Conway, Sam Shelby of Paragould, Tory Thompson of Batesville and Ashley Wohaska of Russellville. Katie Casey A 2009 graduate of Lamar High School, Katie Casey considered a variety of factors before choosing Tech.
Mindy Cooper
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Devon Dodd
“When it came down to my college selection, I had to make sure that the college would meet my basic needs and assist me in accomplishing my future goals,” said Casey. “My reasons, in the end, for choosing Arkansas Tech included educational opportunities, campus environment, annual tuition cost and campus location. It’s the perfect place for me to start my new life on my own.” Casey’s parents are Karen and William Casey of Lamar. Karen graduated from Tech in 1984.
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Mindy Cooper A person who describes Arkansas Tech as her “second home,” Mindy Cooper comes to Arkansas Tech after earning her diploma at Russellville High School with a 4.00 grade point average.
Austin Foster
Cooper is the daughter of Beth and Hal Cooper of Russellville. Beth earned a master’s degree from Tech in 1983, while Hal has been Tech band director since 1979. “I have been on and around the (Tech) campus since I was in diapers,” said Cooper. “I know the campus like the back of my hand, and that is a real comfort to an incoming freshman. It truly is my home away from home.”
Emily Grant
Ben Hare
Devon Dodd A decorated achiever in a variety of fields, Devon Dodd is approaching his studies at Arkansas Tech with the same kind of serious determination that made him successful at Russellville High School. “I believe success is maintained by a consistent balance of responsibility, hard work, discipline and perseverance,” said Dodd. “Our goals do not come to our doors overnight, but are a product of the long hours, days, weeks and even years of effort we choose to dedicate to them.”
Both of Dodd’s parents — Rona and David Dodd — earned multiple degrees at Tech. Rona received a Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture in 1989 and a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing in 2004. David obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science in 1987 and a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering in 1991. Austin Foster Austin Foster appreciates the fact that Arkansas Tech is close to the green grass of his home in Danville. He just wishes that maybe that grass wouldn’t grow quite so fast. “I mow around eight lawns during the summer,” said Foster. “Being able to go to college and also keep up my responsibilities of mowing, I need to be able to come home and mow. Going to Tech will allow me to do this.” Foster, who also cited being close to his family as a major consideration, is the son of Kim and Rocky Foster of Danville. Kim earned a master’s degree from Tech in 2007. Emily Grant There probably wasn’t much doubt that Emily Grant would end up as a student at Arkansas Tech — both of her parents and her older sister earned degrees there, and two of her cousins are current Tech students. But if there ever was an ounce of doubt, it was quickly wiped away. “The faculty and current students assisted in my decisions concerning my future plans and were only too eager to help,” said Grant, who graduated from Alma High School with a 4.3 GPA. “I was able to meet with professors in the Art Department and was amazed at the facilities that I would be able to utilize. I was able to talk with them and discuss options for careers that my parents and I had never even considered.” Her parents are Donna and Gregg Grant of Alma. Gregg earned a Bachelor of Science in health and physical education from Tech in 1984. He returned to his alma mater and obtained a master’s degree in 2000 and an educational specialist degree in 2002. Donna completed a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science in 2003. Ben Hare Arkansas Tech has long been noted for producing many of the area’s top educational professionals. Ben Hare hopes to follow in that tradition. “I have wanted to work in education since I first started school,” said Hare. “I come from a long line of teachers and they have inspired me to follow in their footsteps.”
Alumni News Jerrie and Chris Hare are his parents. Jerrie graduated from Tech in 1982. Britney McKown Britney McKown knows that learning does not stop at the classroom door, and that is one of the reasons she chose Arkansas Tech. “I feel at Tech I can not only grow academically but grow in my knowledge of other cultures,” said McKown. “A well-rounded education comes from not only academics but the relationships you form in college as a student living day-to-day on campus. I love the fact that Tech students are traditional and non-traditional, American, Chinese, Australian, Asian, African-American, etc.” McKown is the daughter of Rhonda McKown. Rhonda graduated from Tech in 1999 with an Associate of Science degree in medical assistantship. Amanda Payne Amanda Payne has a list of reasons why Arkansas Tech was the right place for her. “Arkansas Tech University has been my number one choice of colleges since I can remember,” said Payne. “First, the environment at Arkansas Tech is very welcoming. Second, the location of Arkansas Tech could not be better. Third, the education program at Arkansas Tech is flawless. For all these reasons and more, I can’t wait to start in August.” Payne’s parents are Kathy and Steve Payne of Vilonia. Kathy graduated from Arkansas Tech in 1986. Ali Rye Ali Rye sees Arkansas Tech as a place where she can stay connected to her past while carving out a little piece of the world for herself. “You have the opportunity to broaden your horizons while never losing your roots,” said Rye of Tech. “It’s a comfort to me, being a first-year student, not to be stressed over the small things like trying to find a class on a huge campus, worrying about how to find my way around the town or finding a niche.” Rye’s parents — Christina and Paul Rye — graduated from Arkansas Tech. Paul earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and marketing in 1982, while Christina completed a Bachelor of Science degree in health and physical education in 1986.
Sam Shelby Paragould High School graduate Sam Shelby arrives at Arkansas Tech with two aspirations — to earn a college degree and to carry on his family’s tradition of playing football for the Wonder Boys. “My dad, Richard Shelby, and two of my uncles, Phillip Shelby and Roy McSpadden, all played football for the Wonder Boys,” said Shelby. “My greatest goal is to receive a college degree and represent by family both in the classroom and on the football field.” Shelby’s parents — Vicki and Richard Shelby — graduated from Tech in 1979. Richard obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in health and physical education, while Vicki earned a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. Tory Thompson Tory Thompson’s activities at Batesville High School — which were as varied as cheerleader, choir member, National Honor Society member, athletic trainer and official storm spotter for the National Weather Service — demonstrate that she is a person who enjoys variety.
Britney McKown
Amanda Payne
Ali Rye
“I wanted something and somewhere different,” said Thompson. “I didn’t know what I wanted, but I didn’t want to do what my parents did. I can’t tell you exactly what changed my mind. Perhaps it was a lot of small things, and perhaps Tech is just the right place for me.” Shelly and Jeff Thompson are Thompson’s parents. Shelly attended Tech during the 1984-85 school year, while Jeff earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and marketing in 1988. Ashley Wohaska Ashley Wohaska knew after she met with several faculty members that Tech was a place where she could continue the success that allowed her to graduate from Russellville High School with a 4.0625 GPA. “Their intellectual capacity for the subject material and their demeanors convinced me that working with them would be an enjoyable and educational experience,” said Wohaska. “Even for the short time that we visited, I could sense that their humor would often show up in their teaching methods, which also helps make a better learning environment.” Wohaska’s parents are Nancy Russell and David Russell. Nancy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tech in 2007.
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Sam Shelby
Tory Thompson
Ashley Wohaska
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Alumni News tech
Tech Night with the Naturals
Rhonda Hatfield Lievsay and Alvin Lievsay Keith Cooper, Allee Cooper, Diana Pace Cooper
Arkansas Tech alumni and friends gathered at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale on Saturday, June 13.
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Approximately 75 Tech alumni and friends were on Tech Action
hand to enjoy food, fun and a baseball game between the Northwest Arkansas Naturals and the Arkansas Travelers. For more information about future events, call the Alumni Office at (479) 968-0242, send e-mail to alumni@atu.edu or visit www.techties.atu.edu. Diana Pace Cooper, Shelly Bewley, Brandi Hooten Tripp, Matt Hall, Mark Tripp, Brian Bewley
Lanni Keathley
Janet Sampier, John Sampier
Dr. Jeff Ward Family
Matthew Moss, Chris Moss Angela DeWitt Bonds, Tisha Robbins
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Tech Night with the Travelers
Greg Hatfield, Gloria Hatfield, Sharon Trusty, Fritz Kronberger
Jana Parker, Jessica Rutlege
It was the same two teams, but a different venue and a different collection of Tech alumni and friends when the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association hosted an outing at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock on Aug. 8. As was the case in June, the Arkansas Travelers and
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the Northwest Arkansas Naturals provided the evening’s entertainment. Approximately 125 Tech alumni and friends signed up for the night out at Dickey-Stephens Park.
Bob Hardin, David Rollans
Lori Callahan, Rob Callahan, Taylor Callahan
Jill Cox, Cory Cox Tom Reynolds, Mike Croom Rachel Price Bullock, Daniel Bullock
Molly Fleming, Kristen Vaughan
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Today’s Tech
New facility named Centenary Hall The new Arkansas Tech University academic facility under construction at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Coliseum Drive has a name — Centenary Hall. The action was taken by the Arkansas Tech Board of Trustees during its regular monthly meeting at the Ross Pendergraft Library and Technology Center on June 18. Dr. Robert C. Brown, Arkansas Tech president, said that Centenary Hall is named in honor of the fact that it will be completed during the 100th year of Arkansas Tech University. Scheduled to open in January 2010, the David Moseley, senior vice president for administration and
four-story, 60,000-square foot facility will be
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the new home for the Arkansas Tech College
finance, reported that construction of Centenary Hall is back on
of Business and the Arkansas Tech Academic
schedule after delays due to weather during the winter and early
Advising Center.
spring months.
Gov. Beebe allocates $800K for Tech Gov. Mike Beebe made an
students of Arkansas Tech many times
announcement in May that will result in
previously.”
12,000 new square feet of educational space for Arkansas Tech science students.
McEver Hall was constructed in 1963. It
is named for Truman McEver, who served
Gov. Beebe released $800,000 in
on the Tech chemistry faculty from 1930-73
general improvement funds to the
and was inducted into the Arkansas Tech
Russellville campus for an expansion of
Hall of Distinction in 1968.
McEver Hall, which houses the Arkansas Tech Departments of Physical Sciences
The facility was expanded in 1996 to
and Biological Sciences.
provide additional laboratory and office
space.
“On behalf of our 7,500 students, my faculty colleagues and the Board of
Meet your future at Tech www.future.atu.edu
The new space in McEver Hall will
Trustees, it is my privilege to express our most sincere
include more laboratories for use by Tech students in
and profound gratitude to Gov. Beebe,” said Arkansas
fields such as chemistry, geology and biology.
Tech President Dr. Robert C. Brown. “We were sorely
disappointed that in the 2009 legislative session, Arkansas
“These funds will make a significant difference in
Tech received only $200,000 in general improvement
the educational experience for our students,” said
funds. This was far less than any other four-year university,
Brown. “Our state needs more graduates in the natural
and even less than all but two of the 22 two-year colleges.
and applied sciences in order to grow our economy.
This investment of general improvement funds will be
“Gov. Beebe has corrected this great inequity to our
returned many times over by the graduates that we will
students,” continued Brown. “Gov. Beebe has always
produce and the difference that they will make in our
been a friend to higher education, and he has helped the
communities.”
Today’s Tech
Harmon applies expertise for new building A decade ago, Major Gen. William E. Harmon (Ret.)
“Bill Harmon is one of the most knowledgeable and
stepped forward to aid Arkansas Tech University in
capable people that Arkansas Tech University has ever
implementing the technology necessary to make the
produced,” said Brown. “His service to our institution
Ross Pendergraft Library and Technology Center one of
is a priceless gift. Much like the work he did in the
the top educational facilities in the region.
Pendergraft Library, his efforts on the Centenary Hall project will have a positive influence on the educational
Now, as Arkansas Tech prepares to open another
mission of Arkansas Tech for many years to come.”
landmark building — Centenary Hall — Harmon has volunteered his expertise in cutting-edge technology
Harmon served on active duty in the U.S. Army from
to guarantee that faculty and staff in the College of
1960-92. His military honors included the Distinguished
Business and the Academic Advising Center will have
Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal with
the best available tools at their disposal when the
two Oak Leaf Clusters, Meritorious Service Medal with
60,000-square foot facility opens in January 2010.
one Oak Leaf Cluster, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Master Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab and the
“My job is to ask questions concerning the installation of technology and to coordinate with
Army Staff Identification Medal. He was inducted into the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame in June 2009.
computer services to ensure that we are acquiring technology that they can maintain and is within their
One year after retiring from the military, Harmon
roadmap of standards for the university,” said Harmon,
entered the private sector and was chief information
a 1960 graduate of Arkansas Tech and a 1990 inductee
officer for Perot Systems in Dallas, Texas, from 1993-98.
into the Arkansas Tech Hall of Distinction. Harmon’s service to Arkansas Tech has included that “My former position on the faculty in the College
of associate vice president for information technology
of Business, as well as serving as the technology
(1998-2000) and as the William M. Lemley Endowed
coordinator for the Pendergraft Library when it was
Chair of Business (2000-06).
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built in 1998-99, helps me better understand the requirements of all who will utilize the building as well
“Arkansas Tech has wonderfully talented people
as recognize the need to coordinate in great detail with
working to make the students that graduate from this
those who will have to maintain it.”
university as prepared for their future professional challenges as is humanly possible,” said Harmon.
Harmon, who is also currently serving alongside
“Early exposure to leading technology in the classroom
his wife, Suzanne, as honorary co-chairpersons for
is a key component to many of the challenges our
the Arkansas Tech Centennial Committee, was asked
graduates will face early in their professional lives. I feel
by Tech President Dr. Robert C. Brown to oversee
very lucky to have been given the opportunity to once
technology implementation at Centenary Hall.
again work with the staff and faculty at Arkansas Tech.”
Arkansas Tech campuses now tobacco free Arkansas Tech no longer permits the use of tobacco
The 87th Arkansas General Assembly passed and
on its campuses in Russellville and Ozark as of Aug. 1,
Gov. Mike Beebe signed Act 734 of 2009 in April. The
2009, following action by its Board of Trustees in May.
law, known as the Clean Air on Campus Act of 2009,
Learn More, Earn More
will make it illegal to smoke on all property owned
Could you or someone
The board voted unanimously to adopt a tobacco-
or operated by one of the state’s higher education
you know benefit from
institutions as of Aug. 1, 2010.
an Arkansas Tech-Ozark
free policy for Arkansas Tech.
The new policy went into effect one year earlier
Campus education?
Tech’s policy not only went into effect one year
than a state-mandated ban on smoking on Arkansas’
earlier than the state law, it also goes further, prohibiting
publicly-supported university and college campuses.
the use of any smoking, dipping or chewing tobacco.
Visit www.atu.edu/ozark
Today’s Tech
Krueger to retire after 50 years at Tech David Krueger, who has been a faculty member at Arkansas Tech for half of the university’s 100-year history, has submitted a letter to the university indicating that he will retire at the end of the 2009-10 academic year. “Fifty years is a long time, and I have been very fortunate to have enjoyed good health for so many years,” wrote Krueger in his letter of retirement. “I want to retire with the feeling that my effectiveness in the classroom is still basically undiminished.” Krueger has been voted professor of the year by Tech
ABOVE: Mr. Krueger circa 2008.
students three times, including the 2008-09 academic year.
TOP RIGHT: Mr. Krueger the teacher, circa 1967.
Along with Dr. Richard Cohoon, dean of the College of Natural and Health Sciences, Krueger is one of the two
BOTTOM RIGHT: Mr. Krueger the tennis coach, circa 1966.
longest-serving faculty members in the 100-year history of the university. They both came to Tech in 1960. “One of my deepest regrets in retiring involves losing contact with the students at our fine university,” wrote Krueger in his letter of retirement. “No instructor could ask to work with a better group of scholars. I also regret
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leaving a department that is staffed by so many very well qualified professors who work so well with each other.” Visit www.arkansastechnews.com and search for “David Krueger” to read more.
Veteran Tech staff members say goodbye Arkansas Tech lost 120 years of combined experience on its professional staff when Peggy Hall of the Registrar’s Office and Wilma Labahn and Joyce McCain of the Ross Pendergraft Library and Technology Center retired June 30. All three ladies came to work at Tech in 1969. Together, they watched the university enrollment grow from 2,532 students when they were first hired to its current number of 7,498 students. Hall (photographed, top left) served in the Student Accounts Office from 1969-81 and in the Registrar’s Office from 1981-2009. Rep. Nathan George of Dardanelle presented her with a citation from the Arkansas House of Representatives at her retirement reception on June 16. McCain and Labahn (photographed, bottom left) are both graduates of Arkansas Tech. They gave three decades of service in the Tomlinson Library and saw the Pendergraft Library through its first 10 years. The library staff hosted a retirement party for Labahn and McCain on June 25.
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Bean, Norton, Woods take top faculty honors Arkansas Tech President Dr. Robert C. Brown presented Dr. Linda Bean, Dr. Hanna Norton and Dr. Jeffrey Woods with 2009 Faculty Awards of Excellence during spring commencement ceremonies in May. Bean received a Faculty Award of Excellence in the service category. An associate professor of business, Bean has been a member of the Tech faculty since 2000. She serves as advisor to the Arkansas Tech Students in Free Enterprise organization, which won its second consecutive SIFE regional title this spring and was named the 2008-09 Arkansas Tech student organization of the year. Bean earned a Bachelor of Science degree from
Linda Bean
Arkansas Tech in 1973. She received her master’s degree from the University of Central Arkansas in 1986 and her Ed.D. from Oklahoma State University in 1996. Norton was presented with a Faculty Award of Excellence in the teaching category. Summer 2009
A member of the Tech faculty since 2001, Norton is an
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associate professor of journalism. She served as president of the Tech Faculty Senate during the 2008-09 academic year and is the advisor to the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter at Arkansas Tech. Norton is an alumna of the University of Georgia. She earned a bachelor’s degree (1994), a master’s degree (1998) and a Ph.D. (2001) from the campus in Athens. Woods earned a Faculty Award of Excellence in the
Hanna Norton
scholarship category. Woods is an associate professor of history at Arkansas Tech. He has been on the Tech faculty since 2000.
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The founder and director of the Arkansas Digital History Institute, Woods has authored two books: “Richard Russell, Southern Nationalism, and American Foreign Policy,” which was published in 2007, and “Black Struggle, Red Scare: Segregation and Anticommunism in the South, 1948-1968,” which was published in 2004.
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Woods holds a bachelor’s degree from the University
jmorgan@atu.edu as
of Kansas (1992), a master’s degree from the University of
part of our centennial
Arkansas (1994) and a Ph.D. from Ohio University (2000). Jeff Woods
celebration.
Tech Centennial
Tech Museum wins exhibit of the year The Arkansas Tech Museum has received the 2008 Museum Exhibit of the Year award from the Arkansas Museums Association. The award-winning exhibit was “Sense of Place: Reconstructing Community Through Oral History and Archeology,” which was on display in 2008. The Arkansas Tech Museum is open inside the Techionery Tuesday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The museum is currently celebrating Arkansas Tech’s 100-year anniversary with exhibits telling the story of Tech’s first century. Call (479) 964-0826 or visit www.atu.edu/museum for more information.
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Tech Timeline: 1950-1965
Throughout the duration of the Arkansas Tech University centennial celebration, Tech Action will take a look back at some of the events that have shaped the institution during its first 100 years. In this issue, we look at 1950 through 1965. May 1950 The first four-year college graduating class of the postWorld War II era receives its degrees.
Fall 1959 DuLaney Residence Hall (named for Thomas DuLaney, teacher of history) is dedicated during Homecoming.
Spring 1950 Arkansas Tech earns the AIC baseball title. The Wonder Boys would add six more AIC baseball championships (1964, 1976, 1981, 1985, 1988, 1992).
Winter 1960 Arkansas Tech wins the first of three consecutive AIC men’s basketball titles. The Wonder Boys were 60-16 overall and 44-10 in the AIC during their championship seasons from 1959-60 through 1961-62.
November 1950 Critz Residence Hall is dedicated in honor of former President Hugh Critz. March 1951 The four-year college program at Arkansas Polytechnic College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. September 1952 The Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) makes its debut on the Tech campus. March 1954 Tech’s men’s basketball program advances to the semifinals of the NAIA National Tournament for the first time in school history. The Wonder Boys would make it back-to-back NAIA Final Four berths in 1955. Fall 1954 Arkansas Tech (8-1 overall, 6-1 conference) wins the AIC football title. 1955 Bryan Hall (named for Professor Lela J. Bryan, teacher of home economics) and Tucker Hall (named for Coach John Tucker) are constructed. Fall 1957 The first African-American students to attend Tech enroll. Also, student enrollment tops 1,000 for the first time. Winter 1958 Arkansas Tech (20-5, 10-0 conference) wins the AIC men’s basketball title. Fall 1958 Tech (7-3 overall, 6-1 conference) is AIC football champ. May 1959 The W.O. Young Student Center is dedicated on Agri Day. It was named in honor of William O. Young, who served the university as an administrator from 1917-42.
Truman McEver Chemistry Professor, 1930-73
October 1960 Massie Residence Hall (named in honor of Professor Lillian Massie, teacher of English) is dedicated. Fall 1960 Arkansas Tech (10-1 overall, 8-0 conference) wins the AIC football title, celebrates its first-ever 10-win football season and is invited to the Great Southwest Bowl. Fall 1961 Tech adds another AIC football crown with an overall mark of 8-0-1 and a league record of 6-0-1. 1962 McEver Hall (named for Professor Truman McEver, teacher of science), Roush Residence Hall (named for Librarian Myrtle Roush) and Brown Residence Hall (named for Coach Edgar O. Brown) are constructed.
Gene Witherspoon Band Director, 1950-79
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1963 George T. Hudgens becomes the first African-American graduate of Arkansas Tech. 1964 Arkansas Tech University founds its Hall of Distinction as a way of honoring distinguished alumni and those who have given outstanding service to the university. Sam Hindsman
Fall 1964 Arkansas Tech (9-1 overall, 7-0 conference) captures the AIC football championship.
Head Basketball Coach, 1947-66 Head Football Coach, 1954-58
Fall 1965 Arkansas Tech tops 2,000 students for the first time. 1965 Turner Residence Hall (named for Board of Trustees member James S. Turner) and Chambers Cafeteria (named for Board of Trustees members John Ed Chambers, John Ed Chambers II and John Ed Chambers III) are constructed. A new infirmary, which today serves as the home of the Tech Public Safety office, is also constructed. Marvin “Shorty” Salmon Head Football Coach, 1959-66
Development Corner
How a planned gift to Tech can benefit you The start of a new academic year is always exciting.
Estate planning is the process of choosing the most
Although the Tech campus is active throughout the
appropriate methods to efficiently transfer your assets to
summer with classes, camps, fall registration and
others at the least cost to them and your estate. There are
orientation activities, there is a renewed energy when
techniques you can use to reduce the size of your estate
students move into the residence halls in August and the
and reduce those taxes.
semester gets underway. Charitable gifts made during your lifetime provide one The primary focus on the Arkansas Tech campus Jayne Jones Vice President for Development
of the surest ways to reduce taxes. When the gift is made
today is the same as it has been throughout Tech’s 100
today, income tax savings may result because you get a
years…our students. Our student-centered vision shapes
charitable deduction when you itemize on your income
everything we do.
tax return. In addition, the gift reduces your future taxable estate, so your estate pays less estate taxes.
As a Tech alumnus or friend, you are an integral piece of the puzzle in the university’s continued success. Make
Gifts made at a later date may also result in possible
a commitment right now to be involved with Arkansas
income tax savings depending on the type of deferred
Tech: to be present and to make a present.
gift and future estate tax savings. Gift planning is about finding ways to make charitable gifts from your estate
Gifts through the Tech Loyalty Fund, our annual giving
Dana Moseley
while enjoying financial benefits for yourself. Effective
program, enhance the students’ experience by providing
methods for making a planned gift take many forms,
essential funding for departmental support, student
such as a bequest through your will, a revocable trust, a
projects, and scholarship assistance.
unitrust, an annuity trust or a lead trust.
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These outright gifts may be made in various ways:
If you are retired, ages 60 to 75, a unitrust provides a
check (made payable to the Arkansas Tech Foundation),
hedge against inflation. If you are more concerned about a
credit card, appreciated securities, bank draft, and online
declining market, however, an annuity trust may be a better
giving at www.atu.edu/givetotech.
choice for you.
An additional way you can make a significant impact
For married couples, a unitrust or annuity trust that
for Tech students is through your estate plan. Through a
makes payments throughout both your lifetimes may
well-planned estate, you can achieve your charitable and
make more sense. At all ages, a charitable bequest in your
financial goals.
will or revocable living trust ensures a valuable estate tax deduction. Your attorney and/or tax advisor can help you
Many people believe that only the wealthy need to
determine the most beneficial form of gift for you.
consider estate planning, but that is not the case. A person’s assets include more than money, stocks, and
Contact Dana Moseley, director of gift planning, at
bonds. Equity in your home, life insurance, deferred
(479) 964-0532 or dqmoseley@atu.edu to discuss ways to
employee benefits, and tangible possessions need to be
achieve your charitable goals through a planned gift.
considered as well. An old adage says that nothing in life is certain except death and taxes. Taxes are a reality both in life and at death. During life, the tax is a gift tax; at death, it is estate
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tax.
Vice President for Development
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Development Corner
New scholarship honors two Tech legends Two longtime members
“They were both a huge
of the Arkansas Tech faculty
part of my life and greatly
have been memorialized and
influenced me as well as
remembered through the
others,” continued Denton.
Denton-Wainright Endowed
“Teachers rarely receive the
Scholarship Fund.
recognition for the positive effects of their role in
The scholarship was
students’ lives. I hope this
created through the
scholarship will serve as an
generosity of Cheryl L. Denton
appropriate tribute to the
of Hot Springs in memory
Wainrights.”
of Dr. John Wainright, who served as professor, dean of
The scholarship, under
the Arkansas Tech College
the direction of the Arkansas
of Education and director
Tech Foundation and its
of graduate studies at Tech
student aid committee, will
during a 29-year career from
be awarded on an annual
1952-81, and his wife Joan
basis to a student with
Wainright, who taught music at
demonstrated financial need
Tech from 1955-82.
ABOVE: Cheryl Denton LEFT: Dr. John Wainright and Joan Wainright
who is a junior or senior at Arkansas Tech and enrolled in a full-time course load.
Like many other Tech students of that era, Denton’s life was affected in a positive and meaningful way by the Wainrights.
First preference will be given to a student who is majoring in music education with an emphasis in keyboard instrumental music. After that, in descending
“I started taking piano lessons from Mrs. Wainright
order, preference will be given to students who are
at the age of 10 and continued all the way through
majoring in music education with an emphasis in
college,” said Denton. “I gained my self-esteem from
keyboard vocal music, in music education with an
her as much as anyone else in life. Dr. John was my
emphasis in vocal music education, in English education
choral director, and when he was dean of education,
and in general education. Richard Derrick Collier of
placed me in my student teaching assignment. As
Jessieville was the first recipient of the scholarship.
a result of the Wainrights’ mentorship, I followed a career in education in public schools and at Westark
For more information about private scholarships
Community College, which is now the University of
through the Arkansas Tech University Foundation, call
Arkansas at Fort Smith.
(479) 968-0400 or visit www.atu.edu/givetotech.
Janet Beck Scholarship memorializes ‘99 grad Chase Fresneda and Kaitlin Short, both of whom are 2009 graduates of Sacred Heart High School in Morrilton, are this year’s recipients of the Janet Beck Memorial Scholarship at Arkansas Tech University. Fresneda (left) is from Morrilton, while Short (right) is a native of Belleville. Also photographed is Merideth Beck, mother of the late Janet Beck. The scholarship was established by the parents and friends of Janet Beck, who passed away shortly after graduating from Arkansas Tech with a management and marketing degree in 1999. To learn more about contributing toward or applying for a private scholarship through the Arkansas Tech Foundation, call (479) 968-0400.
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Alumni News
Crowden interns for Rep. Boozman Arkansas Tech alumnus Joel Crowden already has
A resident of London, Crowden graduated from the
a four-year college education in the field of politics.
Arkansas School for Mathematics, Science and the Arts in
This summer, he received a one-month crash course in
Hot Springs in 2005 before enrolling at Arkansas Tech.
applying that education on a very high-profile level. Crowden, who graduated Summa Cum Laude from
Crowden noted that among his biggest surprises was the fast pace of life in Washington and the convenience
Arkansas Tech with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history
of the subway system that connects the U.S. Capitol with
and political science in May, was one of six individuals
the Capitol office buildings.
who served as interns for U.S. Rep. John Boozman in Washington, D.C., from July 7-Aug. 7.
“I believe my experience as an intern will definitely prepare me in whatever profession I choose to enter,”
“This experience has definitely changed my perspective
said Crowden. “My internship provides me with valuable
on politics and Washington,” said Crowden. “I am now
government workplace experience and gives me insight
more aware of current political problems and the lengthy
into the political process.”
process that is involved with crafting legislation. I have also observed that compromise plays a key role in getting
Tech senior Danielle Adkins of Dover also interned for
things done. I also learned that that many people are very
Rep. Boozman from July 7-Aug. 7. To read more about
interested in the legislative process and enjoy expressing
Adkins’ experience, visit www.arkansastechnews.com and
their opinions.”
search for “Danielle Adkins.”
Nominate a deserving person for H of D To be considered for the 2010 Hall of Distinction,
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Individuals may be nominated in any of five
nominations must be made in writing and delivered or
categories: Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna; Distinguished
mailed to the Arkansas Tech Alumni Office by Oct. 1,
Service Award; Distinguished Young Alumnus/Alumna;
2009.
Distinguished Alumni Service; and Distinction in Intercollegiate Athletics.
The Hall of Distinction recognizes genuine accomplishment by persons closely assocated with
Col. Carl Franklin Baswell became the 100th Tech
the university, cultivates individuals for the purpose of
graduate to be inducted under the Distinguished Alumnus
enhanced service and fund raising and enhances the
category in May 2009.
reputation of the university. Please contact the Arkansas Tech Alumni Office at To date, 163 people have been inducted into the Arkansas Tech Hall of Distinction.
(479) 968-0242 or alumni@atu.edu for an information packet and nomination form.
Call for Alumni Board Nominations Arkansas Tech University is currently accepting
Contact the Alumni Office by phone (479-968-0242),
nominations for the 2010 Arkansas Tech Alumni Board of
e-mail (alumni@atu.edu) or traditional mail (Alumni
Directors.
House, 1313 N. Arkansas Ave., Russellville, AR 72801) for more information.
The Alumni Board meets three to four times a year. Members serve three-year terms. If you have an interest
All submitted names will be forwarded to a nominating
in serving on the Alumni Board or know of someone who
committee of the Alumni Board. The nominating
is interested or who you believe would be a good board
committee will then select a slate of candidates, which will
member, please let the Alumni Office know.
be approved by the Alumni Board, to appear on the ballot.
Nominations will be accepted until Oct. 1, 2009.
Voting will take place in the fall issue of Tech Action.
Today’s Tech
Tech names new deans in four colleges New deans assumed leadership in four Arkansas Tech University colleges over the summer months.
Sheets, who holds the rank of professor of education, will return to the classroom. Sheets has been a member of the Arkansas Tech University faculty
Dr. William Hoefler, who served as interim dean of the Arkansas Tech College of Applied Sciences during the 2008-09 academic year, moved into that role on a permanent basis as of July 1, 2009.
since 1990. He previously served as registrar from 2000-03. Watson also announced that Dr. Georgena Duncan, dean of the Arkansas Tech College of Arts and
Also on July 1, Dr. Eldon Clary became dean of the Arkansas Tech College of Education and Dr. Mary Gunter became dean of the Arkansas Tech Graduate College.
Humanities since 1996, had submitted her resignation as dean.
Dr. Eldon Clary, Dean
Duncan, a professor of history first appointed to the
Clary was previously dean of the Graduate College,
Tech faculty in 1975, will return to the classroom. In
while Gunter moves from her previous position as head
addition, she also accepted a special assignment with
of the Arkansas Tech Center for Leadership and Learning.
the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs in conjunction with the English as a Second Language
The final change in leadership came in the College of Arts and Humanities, where Dr. Thomas DeBlack has agreed to serve as interim dean while Tech conducts a nationwide search to fill that position.
Academy at Tech. “All of these changes in assignment involve senior colleagues who have given outstanding service to Arkansas Tech University over many, many years,” said
Dr. John Watson, Arkansas Tech vice president
Tech President Dr. Robert C. Brown. “We express our
for academic affairs and professor of mathematics,
sincere gratitude to all of those involved, and we solicit
announced on June 9 that Dr. Glenn Sheets had
the cooperation and assistance of all of our faculty
submitted his resignation as dean of the Arkansas Tech
colleagues during this time of transition in some of our
College of Education, a post he had held since 2003.
most prominent academic operations.”
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Dr. Mary Gunter, Dean
Dr. William Hoefler, Dean
Class Notes Marriages Todd Arthur Rudisill (JOUR ’94) and Robyn Renee Sites were married on May 10, 2009. Todd is an account services manager in corporate communications at Tyson Foods. They live in Springdale. Jason Wallace (HEPE ‘00) and Loretta Wilson were married on July 25, 2009. Jason has coached the freshman girls’ basketball team at North Little Rock High School to a 45-0 record the last two years. Hannah Tipton Lane (HOSP ADMIN ’03) and Timothy Wayne Garner were married on July 18, 2009. Hannah works at Eldridge Supply Company in Augusta. They live in McCrory.
Nathaniel Gatewood (BIOL ’08) and Brenttany L. Thompson (BIOL ’08) were married April 28, 2009. They relocated to the Cayman Islands prior to the fall 2009 semester after Brenttany was accepted to St. Matthew’s University Grand Cayman British West Indies School of Veterinary Medicine. Adrienne L. Gautier (HIST ’08) and Jonathan Woods were married Feb. 28, 2009. Nathan George (ECON ’08) and Samantha Chadha were married on May 30, 2009.
Births Larry Collins (COMS ’91) and his wife, Vera, a daughter, Lydia Abigail Isabella, May 20, 2009. Lydia has a sister,
Jon Matthew Hall (COMS ’04) and Kelly Nicole Edington
Sophie (6).
were married June 6, 2009. Matt is a senior business analyst at Wal-Mart. They live in Northwest Arkansas.
G. Bart Dickinson (HIST ’95) and Dr. Leslie Hall Dickinson (BIOL ’98), a son, Graham Barnett, July 13,
Cristin Lee Napier (ECED ’04) and Jonathan Atha were
2009.
married on May 30, 2009. Cristin teaches for the Rogers School District. They live in Fayetteville.
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were married on June 27, 2009. They live in Little Rock. Jeremy Ragland (HIST ’05) and Laura Widner were married on April 25, 2009. They live in Harrison. Randy McClaren (MCEG ’06) and Jill Abernathy were married on March 21, 2009. Randy works for Bekaert Corp. in Van Buren. Jessica LeAnn Sanders (HIM ’06) and Eric Christopher Williams were married on May 16, 2009. Jessica is a medical coder at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. Aubrey Cammack (JOUR ’07) and Jeffrey Holt (HIST ’07) were married on June 20, 2009. They live in
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Tommy Langston Parker (HEPE ’95) and his wife, Laura, a son, Madden Tommy, April 6, 2009. Madden has one brother, Langston Phillip (8). Katharine Bear-Diemer Robinson (JOUR ’95) and Paul Robinson (ALUM), a daughter, Hunter Elizabeth, Dec. 2, 2008. Katharine is writing for the Arkansas Times about dining opportunities in the Natural State on the Eat Arkansas blog. Dana Keys Sumter (ART ’95) and her husband, Chris, a son, Lucas Neil, June 26, 2009. Lucas has a brother, Noah (6). Sarah Humphreys Copeland (ELED ’96) and her husband, Kevin, a daughter, Laney Alise, Oct. 29, 2008. Sarah is a sixth grade math teacher at Simon Intermediate School in Conway. She recently achieved National Board Certified Teacher status.
Jonathan Bryan Querdibitty (MGMT/MKTG ’07) and Molly Kimball Smith were married on May 30, 2009.
Dr. Raymond Molden (BIOL ’96) and Kimberly Wade
They live in Little Rock.
Molden (REHAB SCI ’98), twin boys, Evan and Aidan, July 23, 2009.
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Magean Leann Warnock (SOC ’07) and Randy McArthur Brents Jr. (RPA ’09) were married on March
Bryan Rust (HEPE ’97) and Amy Hoyt Rust (MGMT/
21, 2009. Randy is employed by the U.S. Forest Service
MKTG ’97), a son, Luke Ryan, Feb. 23, 2009. Luke has a
and Magean works for the Arkansas Division of Children
sister, Madison (9), and a brother, Drew (7). They live in
and Family Services. They live in Russellville.
Pottsville.
Class Notes Chadwick Terry Foster (CRWR ’98) and Kristin Lynne
1960s
Jones, a son, Riley James, June 25, 2009. Riley has a
Dr. Phil Godwin (MUED ’64) retired from Belmont
sister, Avery (5). They live in Russellville.
University in Nashville, Tenn., in May and was named professor emeritus. He taught music at Belmont for
Miranda Wofford Hale (ELED ’00) and her husband,
36 years and focused in the areas of composition and
David, a daughter, Jenna Kale, Sept. 19, 2008. Jenna has
music theory.
one sister, Anna (4). Elizabeth Balkman House (MUS ’64) retired from B.J. Bayer (ELEG ’01) and his wife, Kristy, a son, Brooks
Augusta State University in Augusta, Ga., after 33 years
Morley, April 28, 2009. B.J. is employed at Arkansas
of service. She received the titles of dean emeritus of
Nuclear One, while Kristy is head volleyball coach at
the ASU College of Arts and Sciences and professor
Arkansas Tech.
emeritus of English.
Christopher Brockett (MGMT/MKTG ’01) and Susan
Fred Tate (HEPE ’64) was honored as one of Shelter
Wajszczuk Brockett (HIST ’01), a son, Sebastian DeWitt,
Insurance’s highest achieving sales representatives
Dec. 23, 2008. Sebastian has a sister, Sydney (3).
based on overall 2008 agency operations. Fred has represented Shelter since 1972 and has earned the
John C. Carter (ECON ’02) and his wife, Erin, a
company’s champion designation 31 times.
daughter, Ashley Nicole, Aug. 21, 2008. Sandra Petray Hillier (BUAD ’66) retired from Ozark Genevive Brown (NURS ’03) and James Brown, a son,
Opportunities Inc. as director of its RSVP program for
Chayse, March 13, 2009.
Boone County and Marion County.
1950s
Robert L. Roberts (’67) was honored as one of Shelter
Joe Magness (ENG ’53) and Bonnie Morphis Magness
Insurance’s highest achieving sales representatives
(HOME EC ’54) celebrated their 55th wedding
based on overall 2008 agency operations. Robert has
anniversary on June 13, 2009. They live in Benton.
represented Shelter since 1973, and he has earned the
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company’s champion designation 26 times. Juanita Butler (EDU ’55) received the first Beta Nu Butler Achievement Award from the Beta Nu Chapter
1970s
of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International. The
Travis Beard (MUED ’70 & M.Ed. ’77) and Debbie
award was established to honor a Delta Kappa Gamma
Beard (MUED ’76), long-time music teachers in the
member who has given distinctive services in education
Russellville School District, retired at the end of the
and to society. Juanita worked as an elementary teacher
2008-09 academic year. They were presented with
for 34 years in Bergman, Pottsville, Flippin, Yellville and
Lifetime Achievement Awards and Travis was named
Russellville.
director emeritus of the Russellville High School Band during the annual end-of-year concert in May. In
Mike Roys (’56) and Janet Roys (ALUM) were honored
presenting their awards, RHS Band Director Dewayne
with a 50th wedding anniversary reception on June 7,
Dove (MUED ’87) estimated that the Beards taught
2009.
more than 8,000 students during their careers.
James W. Tucker (BUAD ’56) and Kay White Tucker
Larry Brandt (BUAD ’70) was elected to a three-year
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 20,
term on the board of the Heartland Community Bankers
2009. James is retired after 33 years in management
Association during the group’s annual meeting in
with Sun Oil Company. They live in Russellville.
Colorado Springs, Colo., in June. Larry is chairman of the board and CEO of First Federal Bank in Harrison.
Carolyn Hilliard Estelle (HOME EC ’57) and her husband, John, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception on Aug. 2, 2009. They live in Salem, Ore.
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Class Notes
Major Gen. William Wofford (MATH ’71) received the
Jeff Eddleman (JOUR ’82) of Elkins High School was
Veteran Small Business Champion Award from the
selected to serve as head coach for the West baseball
Small Business Administration Arkansas District Office
team during the 2009 Arkansas High School Coaches
in recognition of his work to create small business
Association All-Star Week in Fayetteville.
opportunities for those who have served the United States.
Lynne Campbell Mitchell (MED ASST ’82) is the new regional chief financial officer for Sisters of Mercy Health
Bill Maxwell (MUED ’74) was named 2008-09 teacher
System. She will oversee operations at St. Joseph’s Mercy
of the year for the Mountain Home School District. Bill
Health System in Hot Springs, St. Edward Mercy Health
serves as the junior high band director.
System in Fort Smith and Mercy Health System in Rogers.
Gary Stratton (HEPE ’75) retired at the end of the
Jon Carroll (AGBU ’83) was appointed to the board of
2008-09 academic year after nine years as due process
directors for the Bank of Brinkley.
coordinator for special services at Russellville High School and a total of 36 years with the Russellville School
Jeananne Cooper Hawking (JOUR ’85), senior sales
District.
manager for Crowne Plaza Hotel in Little Rock, was elected president of the Sales and Marketing Executives
Diane Cain Walters (HEPE ’75, M.Ed. PE ’79 & M. Ed
International board of officers and directors for the state
ELED ’92) accepted a position on the physical education
of Arkansas.
faculty at Arkansas Tech University. Previously, Diane taught physical education at Crawford Elementary School
Lori Melton (ACCT ’86), a certified public accountant
in Russellville for 34 years.
at Shoptaw, Labahn & Co., graduated from Leadership Russellville in May. The nine-month experience is a
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Gary Gunter (BUAD ’76) and Martha Walden Gunter
Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce program designed
celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on June 24,
to identify, educate and motivate potential leaders to
2009. Gary is a classification specialist for the Fort Smith
become involved in the future of the community.
Public School District. They live in Arkoma, Okla. W. Kirk Turner (PRE-LAW ’86) is listed in the latest edition Miles Johnson (FISH/WLDLF BIOL ’79) received a
of “Best Lawyers in America,” a referral guide that is
2009 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Legend Award
published on an annual basis. Kirk leads the labor and
in Washington, D.C. Miles is recreation and resource
employment law group for the Tulsa, Okla., law firm of
manager for the Corps’ Russellville project office.
Newton, O’Connor, Turner & Ketchum.
1980s Lisa Clark Huelle (HIST/POL SCI ’81) received the 2009 Heloise Griffon Scholarship from the Arkansas Association of Instructional Media during the group’s annual conference on April 20. Lisa is enrolled in the
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Master of Education in instructional technology program at Arkansas Tech. Previously a middle level social studies teacher for the Dardanelle School District, Lisa will serve as library media specialist for Dardanelle Middle School
Bill Hardgrave (COMS ’87) received the Ted Williams Award from AIM Global in recognition of his contributions to the development of the automatic identification and mobility industry. Bill is only the third person to receive the award. He is executive director of the Radio Frequency Identification Research Center at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Charlie Melton (’88) was selected to serve as an assistant
beginning this fall.
coach for the West softball team during the 2009 Arkansas
Joe Trusty (MUED ’81) led his Cabot High School
Fayetteville. Charlie is employed by the Scranton School
Marching Band on a trip to Washington, D.C., to appear in the annual July 4th parade in the nation’s capital.
High School Coaches Association All-Star Week in District.
Class Notes
Linda Jo Williams Pendergrass (M.Ed. GTED ’89)
Brad Shipman (SOC ’95) was named president of
retired from the Cedarville School District in December
Centennial Bank in Mountain View. He and his wife, Kay
2008 after serving for more than 24 years. Linda taught
Jones Shipman (ELED ’94), live in Mountain View with
journalism and oral communications, was the gifted and
their children, Brady and Kaley.
talented coordinator for the school district and advised student publications for 23 years. Linda is working part-
Daryl Fimple (HEPE ’97) was selected to serve as
time for Heritage Studios in Van Buren.
an assistant coach for the East girls’ basketball team during the 2009 Arkansas High School Coaches
1990s Shawn Pierce (JOUR ’92 & M.Ed. ITED ’00) became director for the Lonoke/Prairie County Regional Library in June. Shawn was previously the technical services librarian for the Arkansas Supreme Court Library for eight years. Mike Simmons (HEPE ’92) of Mountain View High School was selected to serve as an assistant coach for the West boys’ basketball team during the 2009 Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Week in Fayetteville. Jed Bullock (HRM ’93), manager of the Best Western Eureka Inn in Eureka Springs, received the 2009 State Leader Award from the American Hotel and Lodging Association. Roy Hester (ELED ’93) was hired as the new superintendent for the Lamar School District. Ryan McKinnie (SPH ’93) was named senior corporate instructor for the UPS management team in the corporate office. Ryan has been with UPS for 10 years. He lives in Nashville, Tenn., and has two children — Savannah and Ryland. David Bevis (HIST EDU ’95) completed a Spanish immersion class at Camp Camby, Ind. David is an officer with the Russellville Police Department. Greg Black (BUAD ’95) was hired as vice president and lending officer at Diamond Bank of Hot Springs’ Mount Ida branch. Clay McCammon (HEPE ’95) of Searcy High School was selected to serve as head coach for the East baseball team during the 2009 Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Week in Fayetteville.
Association All-Star Week in Fayetteville. Daryl is head girls’ basketball coach at North Little Rock High School. Doug Loughridge (HIST/POL SCI ’97) was selected to serve as head coach for the West football team during the 2009 Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Week in Fayetteville. Doug is head football coach at Charleston High School. Todd Meimerstorf (ECON ’97) graduated from the 74th annual American Bankers Association Stonier National Graduate School of Banking, which was held June 13-19 at the University of Pennsylvania. Todd is vice president for commercial lending at Arvest Bank in Russellville. Michael Shane Sapp (ENGR ’97) earned a Master of Divinity degree from the Reformed Presbyterian
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Theological Seminary in Monroeville, Penn., on May 22, 2009. Michael, his wife Kelly and their children — Grover (6) and Clementine (3) — live in Broomfield, Colo. Michael is pastor of Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church in Westminster, Colo. Allison Smedley (RPA ’98), park ranger and natural resource specialist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was voted interpreter of the year for the Southwest Corps of Engineers Division and she received the Hiram M. Crittenden Award for Excellence. Dustin Peters (HEPE ’99) was hired as head boys’ basketball coach at Gravette High School in May. He coached in the Ozark School District for nine years. Adam C. Robison (SPH ’99 & M.Ed EDLD ’07) was hired as principal at Atkins High School.
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2000s Shawn Gordon (MGMT/MKTG ’00) was appointed to the Russellville Advertising and Promotion Commission. Matt Dillman (RPA ’01) joined Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers as an assistant golf professional. Jeremy Goss (ACCT ’02) was promoted to manager at BKD LLP in Little Rock. Chris K. Davis (ECON ’04) was promoted to assistant examiner for the Arkansas State Bank Department. Rebecca Miriam King (BIOL ’04) earned a Doctor of Optometry degree from the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn. She was also presented with the VISTAKON Award of Excellence in contact lens patient care, the Outstanding Clinician Award for overall exemplary clinical performance and the Dr. David P. Sloan Memorial Award for commitment of services to the
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Melissa Manatt (SPAN ’04) earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy in Little Rock on May 16. Sarah Jamell McCoy (BIOL ’04) earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy on May 16. Kristin Keaster McNulty (EAM ’04), owner of Bow-K’s Flowers and More, graduated from Leadership Russellville in May. The nine-month experience is a Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce program designed to identify, educate and motivate potential leaders to become
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involved in the future of the community. Deidre Wilbanks Luker (MGMT/MKTG ’05) graduated with honors from the William H. Bowen School of Law at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She works for Bullock Law Firm in Russellville. Ashley Erin Mason (BIOL ’05) graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock on May 16 with a Doctor of Medicine degree.
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24th in the IBL in scoring (18.8 points per game) and fifth in the league in rebounding (11.3 per game) this season. Kenneth Warden III (M.Ed. EDLD ’06) was promoted to chief business and community outreach officer at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus. Ryan Cutler (MGMT/MKTG ’07) was promoted to assistant branch manager for Arvest Bank in Clarksville. Breanne D. Davis (SPH ’07), assistant at Blackstone Construction, graduated from Leadership Russellville in May. Breanne was named the outstanding leader in this year’s Leadership Russellville class. Rochelle Gann (ACCT ’07) was hired as staff accountant at BKD LLP’s Little Rock office. D. Keith Reeves (MUED ’08) is the new choral director at Ramey Junior High School in Fort Smith. Jonathan Webster (SOC ’08) was hired as defensive backs coach for the football program at Southwest Mississippi Community College. Brittany Brunson (JOUR ’09) was promoted to coordinator of student recruitment at Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus. Molly Fleming (JOUR ’09) earned a second place award for freelance writing from the Arkansas Press Association in its 2009 awards competition. Amanda Grappe (ECED ’09) was named to the 200809 Gulf South Conference Top 10, a list that honors the top student-athletes in the GSC based upon athletic achievement, academic performance and community service. Grappe was an All-America forward for the Arkansas Tech Golden Suns and will serve as a graduate assistant for the Tech women’s basketball program in 2009-10. Earnest Taylor (ELEC ENGR ’09) joined the Conway Corporation staff as an electric systems engineer intern. Taylor Wallner (HIST ’09) won the Fayetteville Country Club Stroke Play Championship in June. He shot 66-65 for a 9-under par total of 131.
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Iobra Eileen Shelton (HOME EC ‘37) died May 28, 2009. She was a retired school teacher. Survivors include her son, Dorwin Lynn Shelton; daughters, Elizabeth Sue Ober, Janice Sloan and Glenda Burns; and sister, Bernice Thorp. Iobra lived in Harrison. She was 92. Julia Ann “Judy” Buerkle Roberts (‘49) died Oct. 12, 2008. She was the daughter of John G. Buerkle, the namesake for the playing surface at Tech’s football stadium. Survivors include her husband, Bill Roberts; daughters Carol Starrett and Nancy Flake; and son, Bill Roberts Jr. Judy lived in Bartlesville, Okla. She was 78. J.D. Horn (‘56) died June 21, 2009. A veteran of the Korean War, J.D. owned Horn’s Used Cars in Russellville for 36 years. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Leota Horn; daughter, Phyllis Stone; brothers, Doise Horn and Donovan Horn; and sisters, Yvonne Housley, Winona Waldo, Eula Buchanon, Lela Drewry and Lura Judd. J.D. lived in Russellville. He was 81. B. Wayne Keene (ENGL ‘64) died Feb. 23, 2009. He taught in the University of Tennessee at Martin English Department from 1966-2000 and was awarded the title of professor emeritus. Survivors include his wife, Judy Roberts Keene; stepson, Monte Belew; brother, Manuel Keene; and sister, Deborah Keene. Wayne lived in Martin, Tenn. He was 71. Gary Walker (EDU ‘72) died July 18, 2009. He was a math teacher for 17 years and principal for 18 years at Hartford High School. Survivors include his wife, Vickie; sons, Brad Walker and Mark Hester; daughters, Lori Walker, Stephanie Maddox and Amanda Rowe; and brother, Lary Walker. Gary lived in Midland. He was 63. Michael Looney (PARKS/REC ‘74) died June 8, 2009. He served as a park ranger and superintendent at Lake Dardanelle State Park. He went on to teach at Rose State College (Okla.) for 23 years. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Wanelle Wilson; mother, Mary Lou Looney; daughters Robin Franke and Mary Ward; sisters, Barbara Norman and Dorothy Rose; and brother, Bill Looney. Michael lived in Midwest City, Okla. He was 61. Freddy Keith Brown (HIST/POL SCI ‘81) died June 5, 2009. Survivors include his mother, Geneva Brown; sons, Clinton Brown and Collin Brown; daughters, Angela Chaffin and Kelsey Brown; and brother, Kenneth Brown. Freddy lived in Morrilton. He was 55.
Nancy Kaye Brooks (HIST/POL SCI ‘87) died Sept. 25, 2008. She worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Forest Service for 30 years, beginning as a secretary and finishing as an attorney at the Office of Counsel with the Corps of Engineers. Survivors include her son, Joe Hurdle; and daughters, Tammy Wallman and Kimberly Luningham. Nancy lived in Russellville. She was 65. Justin Mitchell (‘99) died July 1, 2009. He was appointed to the Arkansas Board of Workforce Education and Career Opportunities by Gov. Mike Beebe in 2008. Survivors include his wife, Ari Stanage-Mitchell; daughter, Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Mitchell; mother, Ann Davis; stepfather, Freddie Davis; and brother, Blake DeSalvo. Justin lived in Little Rock. He was 34. Lucille Word Cobb (ALUM) died May 29, 2009. She worked at Brewer Drug Store in Ola from 1941-95, first as co-owner and later as bookkeeper for her son and daughter-in-law. Survivors include her son, Maurice Cobb. Lucille lived in Russellville. She was 93. Carl Lueker (ALUM) died June 15, 2009. A veteran of World War II, Carl earned a doctorate from the University of California at Berkeley in 1959. He spent his life in agriculture, including stints as a livestock specialist for the University of Arkansas and as an employee at Winrock Farms. Carl was active in Rotary International, the Cattleman’s Association and the Farm Bureau. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Aileen Lueker; sons, Bill Lueker and Jim Lueker; and daughter, Susan Lueker. Carl lived in Buffalo, Mo. He was 85. Kyle Edward Snead (ALUM) died July 12, 2009. Survivors include his mother, Barbara Snead; father, Lewis Snead; and brother, Ryan Snead. Kyle lived in Fort Smith. He was 24. Charles Edward Wilson (ALUM) died May 4, 2009. A veteran of World War II, Charles was a retired small business owner. Survivors include his daughter, Tish Nisbet; and sister, LaDonne Campbell. Charles lived in Little Rock. He was 83. Lorene Jones Moore (FMR STAFF) died June 4, 2009. Lorene was a former dorm mother at Arkansas Tech. Survivors include her sons, Henry Vance Moore, Jerry Dean Moore and Dr. Larry Joe Moore; and sister, Anita Haulmark. Lorene lived in Russellville. She was 87.
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Dawson hired as tech head baseball coach Dave Dawson, who guided Kansas Wesleyan University to back-to-back Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference regular season baseball championships in 2008 and 2009, was named the 17th head baseball coach in Arkansas Tech University history on June 17. Steve Mullins, athletic director and head football coach at Arkansas Tech, announced the hiring via a press release from the Arkansas Tech Athletics Department. “We are pleased to add Dave to our athletic family,” said Mullins. “He has built a winning program at Kansas Wesleyan and we know he can achieve the same success here at Arkansas Tech.” Dawson was head coach at Kansas Wesleyan from 2006-09. He inherited a program that was 14-35 in 2005, but within two years Dawson had the Coyotes among the KCAC elite. His record in four years at Kansas Wesleyan was 115-94, including a school-record 40 victories in 2009. Dawson was 71-35 in his final two years at KWU. He was voted KCAC coach of the year in 2008 and 2009.
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“First off, I would like to thank everyone on the committee, along with Coach Mullins and Dr. (Robert C.) Brown for allowing me with this opportunity to serve as the head baseball coach at Arkansas Tech University,” said Dawson. “I am extremely excited to join a fine institution and also get the chance to coach in the best NCAA Division II baseball conference in the country.” A native of West Plains, Mo., Dawson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in physical education from Ottawa University (Kan.) in 1996. He was a three-time All-KCAC selection during his four-year collegiate career as a catcher for the Braves.
Dawson put in six years as a head coach at the high school level, first at Higbee High School (Mo.) and then at Piper High School (Kan.). He returned to the collegiate level as an assistant coach at the University of St. Mary in 2004-05 — earning a Master of Arts in education from that institution in 2005 — before heading to Kansas Wesleyan in 2006. The Coyotes were 17-33 in his first season at KWU, but in year two their record improved to 27-26, Kansas Wesleyan finished third in the KCAC and went on to win the 2007 KCAC Tournament. Then came a 31-18 record in 2008 and a 40-17 mark in 2009 with back-to-back regular season conference championships. Dawson’s 2009 Kansas Wesleyan team captured the KCAC Tournament title, the Coyotes’ second postseason league championship in three years, and advanced to the NAIA Tournament. Kansas Wesleyan closed the 2009 season on a tear, winning 26 consecutive games from April 4 and through its first two games of the NAIA Tournament. The Coyotes ultimately fell just one win short of a trip to the NAIA World Series, losing to Campbellsville University 11-0 on May 14 and 4-0 on May 15. “To be successful in baseball it starts with pitching and defense and that is something I’m going to stress to our current players and also when I’m out on the recruiting trail,” said Dawson. “I’m going to work hard and bring a lot of energy and enthusiasm to build a quality program.” Son of Shirley and Bruce Dawson, Dawson and his wife, Janene, have two children — Cole (7) and Blake (4).
2009 Arkansas Tech Football Schedule
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Thursday, Aug. 27 Saturday, Sept. 5 Thursday, Sept. 10 Saturday, Sept. 26 Saturday, Oct. 3 Saturday, Oct. 10 Saturday, Oct. 17 Saturday, Oct. 24 Saturday, Oct. 31 Saturday, Nov. 7
at Northeastern State Incarnate Word *at West Alabama (GSC-TV Live) *Arkansas-Monticello (Family Day) *at North Alabama *Southern Arkansas *West Georgia (Homecoming) *at Henderson State *Delta State (Senior Day) *at Harding
Tahlequah, Okla. Russellville, Ark. Livingston, Ala. Russellville, Ark. Florence, Ala. Russellville, Ark. Russellville, Ark. Arkadelphia, Ark. Russellville, Ark. Searcy, Ark.
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*Denotes Gulf South Conference game | Times are Central and are subject to change. | Home games are played at Thone Stadium at Buerkle Field All games broadcast in the Russellville area on KWKK 100.9 FM and around the world at www.athletics.atu.edu
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Tech tourists visit coasts in Europe, America Twenty-six individuals joined the Arkansas Tech
There is one adventure remaining for the travel
Alumni and Friends Travel Group on adventures to
group in 2009. Members will take a 10-day tour of
the Mediterranean region of Europe and the Pacific
Scotland beginning Sept. 14. Participants will visit
Northwest of the United States during summer 2009.
Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Loch Ness, the Isle of Skye and
Eight individuals represented Arkansas Tech on a 12-day excursion to the Italian Lakes and Greek Islands
many other Scottish destinations. The Arkansas Tech Alumni and Friends Travel Group
May 29-June 9. The trip included a seven-day cruise on
is planning three trips for 2010 — 10 days in Hawaii
the Mediterranean Sea.
beginning Feb. 4; 10 days in the imperial cities of
Europe (Prague, Vienna, Budapest) beginning June 10;
July 20-27 found the Arkansas Tech Alumni and
and six days in New England beginning Nov. 30.
Friends Travel Group in the Pacific Northwest and California. Highlights of the trip included a visit to
For more information about the Arkansas Tech
Redwood National Park and Fisherman’s Wharf in San
Alumni and Friends Travel Group, contact Dana
Francisco. Eighteen people participated in what was the
Moseley, director of gift planning, at (479) 964-0532 or
group’s second trip of the summer.
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Leave a lasting memory with Tech’s brick program Arkansas Tech alumni and friends will have an opportunity during Homecoming 2009 to be among the first people to purchase an engraved brick that will be placed on the new plaza area outside Thone Stadium. Representatives of the Tech Development Office will have a brick program booth on the plaza from 3-5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17.
For just $100, alumni and friends can purchase a 4x8 brick that will provide those who love Tech with an opportunity to leave a permanent legacy on campus. Summer 2009
Each brick may be personalized with up to three lines of text and 15 characters per line. To learn more, call Debra Fithen at (479) 968-0400.
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_____ Homecoming Classic Golf Tournament (3-Person Scramble) Russellville Country Club, $75 per person Name Player 1 __________________ Does this person have a cart? Y or N Name Player 2 __________________ Does this person have a cart? Y or N Name Player 3 __________________ Does this person have a cart? Y or N
_____ O’Neal Teammates Breakfast Lake Point Conference Center, $10 per person
_____ Ladies Champagne Bingo Luncheon Lake Point Conference Center, $15 per person
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_____ All Alumni & Friends Reception Russellville Country Club, $10 per person
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