Bradley Magazine - Fall 2022

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That’s approximately how many LEGO bricks it took to make this 50 ’’ wide x 60 ’’ tall B- shield. Built by renowned LEGO artist Jonathan Lopes, the structure was on display at the celebration to kick off Bradley’s 125th anniversary year.

Photo by Ian Chasteen

A RARE FIND 5 min. During her internship in women’s and gender studies at the Peoria Women’s Club, Samantha Lechowicz ’20 found a note penned by Lydia Moss Bradley.

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How Do You Get Ahead in the Marketplace?

Bradley’s ALPFA chapter provides professional development and networking opportunities for Latinx students.

Getting Self-Driving Taxis on the Road

The next time you call for a taxi, there may not be a driver behind the wheel, with help from this engineering alum.

Ms. Hampton Goes to Washington

Bhagat Singh’s physical chemistry course. I did not understand even half of it, but I knew it was important and Prof. Singh was a character of the first water. I’ve spent my career applying it to what I learned in John Depinto’s biochemistry class, which showed me how chemistry related to biology. But hold on, there was also Donald Glover’s class, which made me choose chemistry as a major; Kenneth Kolb’s organic chemistry class, which made me see the beauty of molecules; Tom Cumming’s analytical class, which made me realize there was air and other things before 8 a.m.; and Robert Gayhart’s inorganic (chemistry) course, where I fell in love with d-orbitals.

Gary Pielak ’77, Ph.D.

At the urging of my high school guidance counselor, I entered Bradley as a business major. However, in the 2nd semester of my freshman year, I took Introduction to Poetry taught by Dr. Thomas Kent. I was so inspired by him, I knew being an English major was the path I needed to take. Dr. Kent was an amazing professor, and I will always remember and appreciate him for helping me make one of the best decisions of my life.

William Bering ’68

When I arrived at Bradley at age 17, I didn’t have a clue about what I wanted to be, which probably explains why I changed majors three times during the first year. English turned out to be a perfect fit, nourishing my love of reading and writing, but flexible enough for me to explore other interests.

In addition to 12 hours of marketing courses, I took classes in music, journalism, film studies, religion, politics and astronomy. I even, grudgingly and with considerable prodding from my advisor (Dr. Paul Sawyer, great teacher), took Econ 100 with Kal Goldberg, which turned out to be one of my favorite classes of all time. But I was an English major who didn’t want to teach English, so I started shopping around for other career possibilities.

Advertising intrigued me, but all I really knew about it was the character Darrin Stephens on “Bewitched” was an adman. Then I took Advertising Planning and Decision Making with Paul Arney. Our assignment was to invent a product and plan an ad campaign for it. Mine was a solarpowered sports car — I was a little ahead of Elon Musk — and along with developing a budget and deciding on media buys, I wrote and designed all the creative materials.

My classmates were all business majors, and they were more focused on spreadsheets and market research than the creative possibilities of the continued on page 37

A summer internship as a congressional staffer teaches this political science major how the legislative process really works.

Did You Hear That?

An innovative study seeks answers to why we hear vocals in music when they’re not actually there.

What are the Parallels Between Counseling and Martial Arts?

A practitioner and teacher of counseling and jiu-jitsu, Erik Braun explores similarities in these disciplines and how they can enhance each other.

STAFF

S.L. Guthrie M.A. ’20, executive editor

Mel Huang, editorial specialist

Jenevieve Rowley-Davis, marketing copy specialist

Chip Joyce ’ 20, graphic design specialist

ADMINISTRATION

Stephen Standifird, MBA, Ph.D., president

Walter Zakahi ’78, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs

Teresa Thompson, interim associate vice president for marketing and communications

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Impactful classes; diversity, equity and inclusion; and why they chose Bradley were the topics on our reader’s minds.

WHAT WAS THE ONE BRADLEY CLASS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING FOR YOU?

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Bradley Promoted in the Latest Carnegie Classification

With a growing number of doctoral programs, Bradley has been promoted to the “Doctoral/Professional Universities” category in the latest Carnegie Classification.

Bradley joins the 189-strong national category alongside regional peers like Drake, Valparaiso, Roosevelt, Marian, Xavier and the University of Indianapolis, as well as top institutions around the country like Quinnipiac (Conn.), Yeshiva (N.Y.), La Salle (Pa.), Hofstra (N.Y.) and others.

This transformational change will also impact how Bradley is measured against its competitors. Bradley currently ranks #2 in the Midwest region, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2021-22 rankings. However, as the ranking category is based on the Carnegie Classification, Bradley will join with the best and strongest schools in the national rankings.

Consequently, this means the competition is fiercer. Bradley may not come in #2 and tie with Harvard and MIT just yet, but as visionaries, the university is committed to making our presence known and reaching for the top echelon of this national ranking as our goal. B

New Scores from U.S. News & World Report

This fall marks the first time Bradley University has earned marks in the category of national universities, based on the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Previously, Bradley ranked among regional universities in the Midwest.

Bradley ranked among the Top 10 national universities in Illinois and tied for #166 overall, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual college rankings for 2022-23. Bradley also ranked 37th nationally — and the top 3 in Illinois — in the best value category.

“While the competition is significantly stronger in this category, this ranking recognizes the hard work our faculty and staff have done to fulfill our academic mission,” said Bradley

President Stephen Standifird. “As we have done for the past 125 years, we will continue to be a leader in providing outstanding outcomes for our students.”

Bradley also ranked 29th out of 230 engineering programs that don’t offer doctorates, moving up from 35th last year. The university was once again the highest-ranked engineering program in Illinois for schools in this category. Bradley’s mechanical engineering program ranked in the Top 20 nationally as well. B

An Unexpected Loss

On Sept. 26, the campus learned of the sudden death of Edward Bond, Ph.D., professor of marketing.

For the 25 years he served Bradley, Bond was an innovative educator who routinely earned strong evaluations from his students. He launched the college’s concentrations in social media marketing and global supply chain management. He founded the university’s Supply Chain Institute and later the Global Supply Chain Analytics Lab, which provided students with opportunities to tackle real-world supply chain challenges in partnership with data scientists at Caterpillar Inc.

Bond taught core marketing classes in the Foster College’s executive and traditional MBA programs, as well as management of technology and interactive media for EMBA students, and product and price strategy for undergraduates. Widely regarded as the most influential executive educator in the Foster College of Business, Bond also served as marketing department chair from 2007-20. “Ed epitomized the kind of student-centered focus we strive for at Bradley,” said President Stephen Standifird. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, his current students and the many alumni who remember him over the past 25 years.”

His research was in the nexus of markets and technology, centering on performance drivers for innovation professionals, management of complex B2B customer solutions, marketing’s role in strategy formulation and customer satisfaction in medicine. Bond’s most recent project was as part of a global team to outline challenges to B2B solutions from the global pandemic and promising research avenues aligning with those challenges.

“Ed was an early champion of convergence in business and engineering, and his contributions in this area and other initiatives in the Foster College of Business, Bradley University and the community were deeply impactful,” said Molly Gribb, dean of the Foster College of Business and Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology. “Aside from his professional accomplishments, he was known for his compassion and purposeful approach to everything he did. He will be profoundly missed.”

Bond’s additional Bradley service included University Senate, the Business-Engineering Convergence Committee, and the executive MBA Implementation Committee.

Among his many honors, he received three awards from the Foster College of Business, including the MBP Ingredients Leadership Award, the NCA Scholarship Award and the Midwest Grain Products of Illinois Teaching Award. Bond was a member of the American Marketing Association, the Academy of Marketing Science, and the Product Development and Management Association.

He earned his bachelor’s degree from Manhattan Christian College, where he received an Alumni Professional Excellence Award in 2021, his master’s in organizational communication from the University of Northern Colorado and his doctorate in marketing from Arizona State University. B

Questions with … Shenise Bramley 5 5

Sophomore Shenise Bramley is one of the recipients of the full-tuition scholarship, Hometown Scholars. She shares her thoughts about her experience as a student, a local Peorian and a Bradley STAR tour guide.

WHAT MADE YOU INTERESTED IN MAJORING IN SOCIAL WORK?

I've been taking entry level courses in social work, so I've seen what’s not ethical. I want to join the field to at least try to change it. Then others will try to follow me because I'm a local face in Peoria. If they see what a young African American female can do, I'm pretty sure other kids will say, “I want to go to college, I want to try this and I want to change something that I’m passionate about.”

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST INTERESTING BRADLEY EXPERIENCE SO FAR?

I think becoming a tour guide as a freshman. I was really blessed and thankful that I got the opportunity. It was really fun. It was like a giant sorority/fraternity. That's how the STARs family makes you feel; we're like our own little family.

WHAT KIND OF CHALLENGES HAVE YOU FACED BY NOT GOING AWAY TO COLLEGE?

Oh, sometimes personal space. I told my mom she can call me all the time, but my mom, she literally calls me during lectures sometimes. My dad, I'm his baby girl as I'm the youngest. So he's like, "Oh, are you okay? Do you need anything?" My parents are always available when I need them at the least!

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH IN YOUR FUTURE CAREER?

I hope to be a licensed clinical social worker in the next six years, (ideally) in Carmel, Ind. I absolutely love it there and it has everything I need: big schools, lots of athletic children who need counseling, who need social workers to look into how sports parents can be really over the top and abusive in a way without them even realizing it.

WHAT’S THE ONE SECRET ABOUT PEORIA YOU’D MOST LIKE TO SHARE?

(Growing up in Peoria) just helped me with my own talents, so now I can come up with games and stuff on the fly. We even play hide and go seek in the BECC (Business and Engineering Convergence Center) during finals when we get tired of studying. B

HOME GROWN

This Son of a Peanut Farmer Wants to

Shell Out.

Following a Chillicothe night nobody wanted to end along the Luke Bryan Farm Tour, the country music megastar brought his agriculture scholarship to Bradley. Providing aid to students at local colleges and universities at every stop on the tour since 2009, four Bradley students with backgrounds in agriculture or farming will receive a onetime $2,000 scholarship. So get your boots on, kick the dust up, and celebrate our students keeping their country on. B

POLITICAL HEAVYWEIGHTS

Bustos and Durbin Visit Campus

Bradley University presented retiring U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos with an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters this April following her long career upholding the bipartisanship and grace the Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service (IPL) aims to endorse.

Celebrating IPL’s 15th anniversary as they honored Bustos were figures spanning both sides of the political spectrum, including Peoria Mayor Rita Bryant Ali M.A. ’92 and former Mayor Jim Ardis, the Honorable Ray LaHood ’71, HON ’11, as well as Congressman Darin LaHood and Senator Dick Durbin by video. Durbin joined Bradley President Stephen Standifird and other distinguished guests a few days earlier to announce the passage of the fiscal year 2022 appropriations bill, including $850,000 secured to enhance Bradley’s nursing program. B

Faculty Authors Delve into Social Issues

“Social

TV: Multiscreen Content and Ephemeral Culture”

By Cory

Barker

Barker explores how the television industry failed to take advantage of the social media revolution and is now playing catch-up to disruptors.

“Luke’s Jewish Eschatology: The National Restoration of Israel in Luke-Acts”

By Isaac W. Oliver / de Oliveira

Oliver delivers a key volume that greatly contributes to discourse around New Testament studies, Jewish and early Christianity history.

“Testimonios LGBTIQ+ de Panamá”

By Juan Ríos Vega

Ríos presents the narratives of multiple LGBTIQ+ generations from Panama, including stories of struggles and resilience from individuals who have learned to navigate and survive in a society full of prejudice.

“Ruby visita el Museo Afroantillano de Panamá: Ruby visits the Afro-Caribbean Museum of Panama”

By Juan Ríos Vega and Melva Lowe de Goodin

A wonderful, richly illustrated (by co-author Ríos) book that depicts the titular character’s pride upon learning of her ancestors’ contributions to the history of Panama. B

SCHOLARSHIP

Founder’s Day Awards Celebrate Alumni, Faculty Achievement

At this year’s Founder’s Day Convocation, Bradley University inducted two corporate executives into its prestigious Centurion Society. Additional awards honored faculty and alumni in the areas of scholarship, teaching and public service.

Stephen C. Lewis ’72

Engineer, innovator, philanthropist, executive, advocate, Lewis spent nearly four decades with auto giant Ford Motor Company.

“Bradley, beyond providing academic acumen and excellence, to me, instilled values and culture. To me, that’s the most important thing you can leverage to help others to help themselves.”

PUTNAM AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING

ROTHBERG AWARD FOR PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE

Katie McCord Jenkins EMBA ’08

Peoria native Katie McCord Jenkins is the fifth-generation McCord to serve as president of Illinois Mutual Life Insurance Company.

Bradley basketball star power forward Rienk Mast is definitely not your typical Division I baller. He led the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) in rebounds last season with 8.4 rebounds per game, adding an average of 11.6 points, hitting more than half of his field goals in the second half of the season.

When not shooting from the perimeter or grabbing defensive boards, the junior is also a rare Division I star to focus on STEM as a physics major and chemistry minor.

“How do I balance it?” he questioned. “I ask myself that every day.”

Mast handes the dual roles very well, frequently appearing on the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll. He also earned a spot on the Busey Bank Scholar-Athlete of the Week list while scoring 23 points against Evansville in January 2022. The MVC named Mast to its MVC Scholar-Athlete first team for the 2022-23 season.

Now in his third year of eligibility, Mast has noticed one thing about himself that’s changed — how he’s grown into a team leader. He confessed to being pretty shy in high school. But with so much attention paid to him by opponents, teammates and the media, he learned how to step up and use his voice a little more.

His growing stature on the court is reflected not just in Peoria and the MVC, but back home in the Netherlands, too. Mast was a standout player in the Under-18 level when his 15 points and 11 rebounds helped his national team win the European Division B Championship in 2018. He’s since started to make his name on the senior side. He and his teammate (and fellow Netherlands native) senior Malevy Leons spent several weeks at the end of summer practicing and playing with the Dutch national team.

This international student rises to the challenge both on the basketball court and in the science lab.

Growing up in Groningen, Netherlands, Mast was a star on the court and in the classroom. STEM topics always fascinated him; ironically, pondering these themes helped his on-court performance.

“It really helps me with just keeping my brain ... challenged,” he said. “I love challenges and it's a tough thing to combine, but it's a challenge.” He places as much importance on sinking a jumper as on acing an exam.

“I don't want to get lower than a B, that's against my pride.”

Mast is excited about the current season, despite losing players who have graduated. “I like the core group that’s returning, and I'm positive so far over the newcomers,” he said, noting that most of Bradley’s MVC opponents faced far more player turnovers.

His goal is to play pro ball after he graduates. Armed with a physics degree and his sharp mind, he’ll seek his fortunes on the court either in Europe or in North America.

One surprising fact, which Mast shared with Dutch media during his short trip home, is that he has never seen an NBA game in-person. What if that first game happened with him on the court?

“That would be a dream,” he replied. “That might be a goal too. A dream and a goal.” B

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Title IX

Title IX, enacted 50 years ago on June 23, 1972, forever changed the opportunities for women's athletics. Bradley Athletics will spend the entire 2022-23 season celebrating Title IX,

When You Can Hit That Three – And Calculate the Trajectory in Your Head IX

including what it meant and continues to mean for Bradley. Bradley will unveil new, dedicated content each month on the 23rd to celebrate this monumental moment for female athletes.

Please use this QR code to visit the site: https://bradleybraves.com/ sports/2022/8/24/forward-together.aspx B

A Note from the Past

Sometimes, albeit rarely, procrastination pays off, especially when it comes to getting rid of things. So, imagine the surprise Sam Lechowicz ’20 felt when she found a handwritten note from Lydia Moss Bradley while sorting through a box marked “macaroni and cheese” on the last day of her internship back in 2019 at the Peoria Women’s Club (PWC), one of the oldest in the U.S. A women and gender studies minor, Lechowicz was one of several Bradley students who continue to help PWC digitize their historic documents, according to club president Kimberly Prather Mitchell ’82.

1897 Funded by Lydia Moss Bradley, Bradley Polytechnic Institute opens its doors Oct. 4.

“Picking up a sheet of paper that Lydia Moss Bradley once held was so cool and (showed) the significance of what she gave them,” said Lechowicz, adding “Preserving history is so important, not just to pay homage to the past and learn from it, but also to show our community’s roots and where these institutions start. One person can impact so many lives, even long after they pass away.”

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Note: In today’s dollars, Lydia’s pledge would be worth $164,597.78.

1918

Camp Bradley trains soldiers fighting in World War I; Horology (now Westlake) Hall used to teach instrument repair and lens grinding.

1917

1920

BPI initiated a four-year college curriculum.

How A Single Mastectomy at 27 Led to Inclusive Marketing

EVERYONE IS BEAUTIFUL

BY JENEVIEVE ROWLEY-DAVIS 10 MIN.

1940

The Braves’ football team has its first undefeated season in 14 years. The sport would be a part of Bradley’s campus until 1970.

he brisk January air brought snow as Kelsie Barnhart ’14 and her closest friends prepared to bookmark the coming period of uncertainty.

“I would like to do a photoshoot, a very non-sensual photoshoot, to just appreciate my body,” she said. “And to look back and know ‘you’re still living and breathing even while cancer is in you right now.’”

“I just want to remember this moment because for the rest of my life I’m going to be flat on one side, and I’m choosing that.”

Now, years later, the images Barnhart captured with her crew (affectionately referred to as her “Cancer Bridesmaids”) sit on a flash drive in her house gathering dust. She doesn’t know if she’ll ever look at them, but she’s glad they’re there.

Barnhart’s cancer journey began just a few years after graduation, which she followed with a stint at a marketing firm and two years at Caterpillar Inc. In 2017 she began working at Peoria-based nonprofit Samaritan Ministries, helping coordinate the sharing of medical bills.

One night, a year later, Barnhart felt some pain in one of her breasts while getting ready for bed. “That’s probably a cyst, or something else that you experience in your 20s,” she thought at the time, but decided to set up an appointment to be sure.

“I had a normal exam where the doctor was able to feel what I had felt. We believed more than likely it was something like a cyst, but she did decide she wanted me to get imaging, which I’ve since heard is pretty unique when you’re 27.

“I later found out that doctor had been a young adult cancer survivor.”

A whirlwind of tests and tears later, Barnhart was sitting at a little table with her parents when she learned she had cancer.

“I remember turning to my mom, and I didn’t want to make eye contact with her because I knew that she was going to be just as sad about the news as I was, but I turned to her, kind of this out-of-body experience, and I said, ‘I didn’t think this would be my life.’”

Disjointed thoughts and difficult decisions came next. Should she go with the single mastectomy per her doctor’s recommendation, or should she have both breasts removed, which would reduce her fears of recurrence? Neither answer was appealing.

“I was really wrestling with the idea that my body was going to look different for the rest of my life and I was choosing that,” Barnhart said. “But at the same time, when you’re taking the advice of the doctor, it can also feel repetitive. You’re just having to do kind of what they’re telling you to do to survive.

“And with breast cancer, it’s incredibly wrapped up with your identity and your sexuality and how you see yourself each day. So I knew I wanted to do something to kind of commemorate the moment and remember myself for how I was.”

In preparation for the photoshoot, Barnhart faced another issue she never imagined for herself — what bras could she wear? She was experiencing daily pain from the cancer and wanted something comfortable, pretty and functional.

“I think growing up as a teenage girl, you’re constantly comparing yourself to the images you see,” Barnhart said. “It’s not just a matter of fitting a certain mold of what beauty looks like, because we’re all human, and human is beautiful.”

Following a whirlwind revelation surrounding her health, this PR graduate’s restlessness led her to unexpected opportunity.

1947

1946 Bradley Polytechnic Institute becomes Bradley University.

1947 Romeo B. Garrett earns one of the first master’s degrees offered; he later becomes Bradley’s first Black professor.

That day, Barnhart purchased four underwire-free Aerie-brand bras. Just 60 days after her diagnosis, she underwent a single mastectomy and received a prosthetic breast form. However, she then found herself in a familiar predicament — what bra would she wear with her prosthetic? Barnhart found few products available for women in her age group who chose not to undergo reconstruction, especially those who choose a single mastectomy.

“The products I found were not geared toward people who were 27. All of the ads were women in their 50s and 60s … and that created a sense of loss and sadness in and of itself. Like, ‘Where can I go to find things that still make me feel strong and beautiful and confident?’”

Luckily, her Aerie bras were a success with her prosthetic, too, even though it wasn’t a mastectomy bra. Barnhart was thrilled at the prospect of wearing something marketed to her demographic.

“That helped me feel like I was still part of the bigger community of the world and not super isolated into this niche group of young breast cancer patients,” she said, noting less than 1% of breast cancer diagnoses are people in their 20s and 30s.. “It’s like, ‘No, I’m still part of this bigger community of young adults as a whole.’”

But the more Barnhart healed, the more she felt restless.

“I immediately started to turn the gears in my mind to, ‘How can this experience be worth something? How can this be used for something?’ Because suffering for suffering’s sake is incredibly demoralizing and disappointing, but suffering unto something bigger and better than yourself can be incredibly uplifting.

Barnhart wondered if she could write about her experience as a young breast cancer survivor. “Aerie was always kind of in the back of my head, but I always thought it was out of reach until it wasn’t.”

While poring over the company’s blog, Barnhart discovered an open call for their AerieREAL Voices campaign. The deadline for submissions was in just a few days. After throwing things together at a breakneck pace, Barnhart produced a simple 60-second video from her spare bedroom in the hopes of standing out.

“I just explained to them, ‘I think you guys have the opportunity to show a very small sector of the population

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that

“I think growing up as a teenage girl, you’re constantly comparing yourself to the images you see. It’s not a just a matter of fitting a certain mold of what beauty looks like, because we’re all human, and human is beautiful.”

1949 Robertson Memorial

Men’s baseball reaches the Final Four of the College World Series.

Braves’ basketball wins its first season-ending tournament. Bradley won again in 1960, 1964 and 1982.

they are seen and they’re not the only ones.’ It would’ve made all the difference for me if I had seen a fellow person in their 20s using an Aerie product with a prosthetic, and I wanted to be able to be that person for them.”

Two months later, Barnhart was one of 25 women chosen for an in-house photoshoot and interview at the company’s headquarters in Pittsburgh, joined by one of her Cancer Bridesmaids.

“I had done a few photo shoots before, but this one was all video and then they take stills from that video for the actual pictures. So I didn’t know that going in, and all of a sudden, I’m being told to ‘Be fluid and show off the product and smile more.’ It was intimidating.”

Leaning into the support from her friend and the other models, Barnhart took herself aside for a quick internal pep-talk.

“I had a moment, and I just said to myself, ‘You’re getting to do something that you wanted to do for so long. And no matter how it goes, at the end of the day, the goal is going to get accomplished. Somebody is going to see a breast cancer survivor in an ad in a store. And that’s the goal: representation.’”

“I know in a lot of ways I still fit what you do see in a lot of models. I’m whte, I’m thin, I’m educated … but the way that I don’t fit it is the way that I wanted to show. And being there with the other women who were different ethnicities, have different body types and had scars of their own, each of them, that is what I think we need to see.”

This July, the intimate apparel manufacturer featured Barnhart in online video ads for its new Smoothez by AerieTM product line, an anti-shapewear offshoot of intimates. Rolling out in August, she was also proud to appear in the AerieREAL Voices campaign.

Since finishing chemotherapy and radiation, Barnhart has no evidence of cancer, but the lessons of her experience continue to roll in.

“Each day is an opportunity to, while it sounds cliché, be honest with yourself about the pain, the suffering that you’re experiencing while also giving yourself permission to appreciate the joy that’s happening at the same time,” she said. “And that’s part of why I went to Bradley games during treatment or why I fought so hard to find opportunities to write for organizations or to travel to Pittsburgh to be in this campaign.

“Because I’m still grasping for those moments of joy.” B

1963

1961

The School of Horology closes after nearly 65 years and more than 11,000 graduates.

Bradley Hall suffers a catastrophic fire on a freezing January night.

1964

Jazz legend Louis Armstrong regaled music lovers with a Founder’s Day performance; part of the celebration for the newly rebuilt Bradley Hall.

GETTING INTO COLLEGE 101:

ADMISSION BY MEL HUANG 10 MIN.

1974

Women’s volleyball plays its first game, thanks to the passage of Title IX in 1972.

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A Straightforward Guide on How to Apply and Get Accepted 1977

Need some help understanding the admission process?

Whether you have a student at home heading off to college for the first time or want to further your career with a graduate degree, we explain the ins and outs of getting into college — including Bradley.

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The speech team wins its first national championship, leading to a dynasty that spans to the present; Ribbon cutting for the Romeo B. Garrett Cultural Center.

pplying to college is one of the most important events in someone’s life. As exciting as it is to take those steps toward the future, the process can sometimes be stressful. But it doesn’t need to be.

Once the decision has been made where to apply, use this guide to help you navigate. We’ll describe the process in a clear and straightforward way; we’ll also give you some unique insights into what an admission staff looks for in an application. And since we hope your choices include Bradley, we’ll point out Bradley-specific information that can help you or your student achieve your collegiate goals.

Take Charge of Your Application

Most colleges offer the option of using either the Common Application, which allows you to apply to multiple schools with one form, or the school’s own. Which application you choose is almost entirely up to you. For example, Bradley’s Admission Office doesn’t have a preference, and roughly 80% of Bradley applicants use the Common Application.

Admission counselors stress you should be diligent in filling out your application paperwork. Don’t leave any questions unanswered, since admission staff do notice blank spaces.

They also urge applicants to invest time and effort in the personal statement/essay, since it’s an opportunity to show how you stand out compared to others. Don’t rely on spelling and grammar checkers — be sure to proofread it multiple times. And whatever you do, don’t write your essay on your phone!

The transcript is another major component. Although there are many online guides suggesting the GPA averages for various

schools, Bradley admission staff say don’t become obsessed by it. Averages mean there are numbers higher — and lower — so there’s no reason to rule out a school prematurely.

Admission staff are also well aware classes taken during the COVID-19 pandemic may be pass/fail instead of the usual letter grades. They take this into consideration when reviewing your materials, and it won’t impact your application negatively.

There’s also no real need to pad your application either, especially in the activities section. Admission staff want to see what you’re passionate about, whether that’s a club, sports, student government or service. They want to know the real person who’s applying, not someone following an artificial checklist.

One of the biggest differences for schools across the country these days are testing requirements. Some colleges still adhere to required standardized tests like the SAT and ACT, while others already have or will soon remove the requirement.

An increasing number of schools, like Bradley, offer the choice to apply with or without test scores; however, most of these schools will require you to declare which path you’re choosing on your application paperwork. Most schools that offer this choice — including Bradley — won’t differentiate between candidates based on this choice.

When it comes to letters of recommendation, if the school requires them, the key is to find people who know you well and can talk about your strengths in a personal way. This is especially true for any of the STEM fields or even fine and performance arts. A letter from a teacher or advisor who knows your abilities in that area can give admission staff a better picture.

Cover the Financial Side, Too

When it comes to paying for your education, you should file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and send a copy to the school(s). This allows colleges to determine a student's eligibility for grants, scholarships and loans. FAFSA applications open in October for the admission cycle, and they recommend you file as early as possible.

About 90% of Bradley students receive some form of financial assistance. “Bradley offers substantial merit scholarships and need-based grants to those who qualify,” said Abbi Gashaw, Bradley’s director of financial assistance. For example, the university awards merit scholarships at different levels from a GPA of 2.8 and above. Bradley’s Office of Financial Assistance begins processing FAFSA requests in November.

Don’t Delay, Do It Now

On that same theme, admission staff urge you to apply as early as possible, and not wait for deadlines. As hinted above, early application will help admission staff to not just give a decision on admission, but also the financial package, if you’re accepted.

Important note: admission staff are there to help, so use them as much as necessary. That’s their job. Don’t be hesitant to contact them, and ask plenty of questions.

Just remember, the admission process is not meant to be stressful. Applicants just need to do their best and make sure to check things over. The application tells admission staff about the person behind the application, so don’t be sloppy or tardy, and let the application be a reflection of who you are. Good luck!

1999

Caterpillar Inc.’s support of Bradley’s Centennial Campaign (which raised $100 million) resulted in the Caterpillar Global Communications Center (dedicated in 1996).

PHOTOS BY EVAN TEMCHIN.

WAITING FOR THE FIRST DAY

OF GRADE 17

Thinking about getting a graduate degree? There are a few key differences in the application process from its undergraduate counterpart that must be followed to ensure success.

Graduate education is an exciting opportunity for recent, pending or long-ago grads to deepen their knowledge and become true specialists in their chosen field. Applying to a graduate program may bring back memories of applying for your undergraduate degree(s), but there are a few important differences you should note.

Do your research before you apply because there is no Common Application like at the undergraduate level. There are specfic graduate application requirements for every university, and often, each individual program at each university.

Similar to your undergraduate application, do take it seriously and don’t leave questions unanswered; omissions are even more noticeable at this level. Don’t end up submitting an incomplete application due to a lack of diligence. Likewise, the personal statement/essay is very important for a graduate application, since it’s your testament to why you want to pursue this advanced degree.

Check everything over and make sure your materials are a reflection of you, since admission staff and departmental faculty will read them to determine how well you’ll fit into their program.

There are often program-specific requirements for graduate programs. If you’ve done your research, you’ll know what’s needed. For instance, writing samples are required for some programs, while others require a portfolio or possibly an audition.

Testing is far more comprehensive for graduate studies. Make sure you take the necessary standardized and other required tests needed for your program well ahead of the deadline.

For a vast majority of graduate programs, recommendations are required. Just like the undergraduate recommendation, make sure you request them from individuals who know you and your abilities in your chosen field. If it’s been a while since you completed your undergrad degree, consider asking your job supervisor who can speak to your strengths.

And definitely, don’t wait to apply. Many graduate programs fill up on a rolling basis and competitive programs fill up extremely quickly. Don’t risk missing out on your dream grad program just because you waited to apply.

2002

2006 Men’s basketball team becomes the darling of March Madness and reaches the Sweet Sixteen.

UNDECIDED? WE HAVE A SOLUTION FOR YOU …

Bradley makes it easy for applicants and students unsure about their major to find their path, using the resources and experience of the Academic Exploration Program.

Many college applicants have an idea what they want to study as a major; many don’t. Some applications can appear as if you need to declare right away and not declaring a major will hold you back. So, what do you do if you don’t know what you want to study?

First of all, don’t panic. Bradley offers the resources and guidance to ensure you proceed on a path that fulfills your ambitions — even if you don’t know what it is yet.

The Academic Exploration Program (AEP) will let you find your major through exploration, guidance and

abundant resources. As a transitional status, it affords you the opportunity to explore different options while maintaining your academic timeline.

Think of it as undecided, but supercharged.

You’ll be in a group of no more than 15 students and led by Academic Success Center (ASC) staff. You’ll spend over 20 hours with your advisor during the first semester to build a strong, trusting and familiar relationship that will last through your academic journey. Once you decide on a major, ASC staff will facilitate the process.

But what if you change your mind?

Again, don’t panic. Bradley makes it easy for you to shift gears if your on-campus exploration takes you on a different path. You can go into AEP and stay on that timeline while finding your new major in the same way.

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2008

Dedication of the Markin Family Student Recreation Center.

Westlake Hall begins a massive, two-year renovation project; Renaissance Coliseum dedicated Oct. 15.

THE INSIDER’S LOOK: STARS TELL ALL

Bradley’s tour guides dish what students — and parents — ask when visiting campus.

Visiting the campus is essential to learn about the college experience. We asked some of our Bradley STARs to share some of theirs.

Which questions do you hear most frequently on your campus tours?

“I usually get a lot of the questions about dorms and the roommate process. People always ask about how the food is, how to get involved, how to make friends and how to be on a college campus.“ (Kamia Berry)

What are some of the oddest questions you’ve been asked?

“Every once in a while, I get an oddly specific question of whether or not we have certain clubs — often the religious-affiliated organizations. As much as I try, I don't know all of Bradley's campus organizations, since there are over 250, and it always feels like a mad dash to find an answer.“ (Sierra Kaplan)

What’s the best part about giving campus tours?

“Oh, my favorite part is when they ask me for my contact information and I'm like that means you're actually interested in coming here. And then I get a text and they tell me, ‘Oh, I'm coming to Bradley. Can't wait to see you.’“ (Shenise Bramley)

What is the most important aspect of Bradley you want to convey during these tours?

“I always convey that Bradley is a community that cares. I have been able to do so many awesome things that I would not have been able to if I went to any other university. I have found genuine people that are motivated, encouraging, and kind.“ (Mallory Clark)

What’s the most memorable tour you’ve given?

“I feel like all of them. My goal is to make them laugh, because if they laugh, then they'll remember. And I always try and do that.“ (Jordan Tatgenhorst) B

2012 Bradley opened the Turner School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, one of the nation’s first freestanding academic institutions for this field.

2014 Kaboom! becomes Bradley’s mascot.

2019 Bradley dedicates the $100 million-plus Business and Engineering Convergence Center.

alumni news

class notes

1972

Gwendolyn Brown Kirkland retired in October 2021 after serving as a certified financial planner for 38 years and 800 clients nationwide. She began her career with Dean Witter Reynolds in 1983, followed by 25 years as the owner and managing principal of Kirkland, Turnbo & Associates, located in Matteson, Ill. Gwendolyn is now an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, where she serves as the administrator of the Brown Endowment.

Robert Korman and his wife, Mary, have been married for 41 years. He has a son and two step daughters, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. During his time at Bradley, Robert had daily radio and news programs on WCBU and was the first booth announcer for WTVP. He remembered holding an auction for a local orphanage in December 1971 in the lobby of Harper Hall that raised nearly $1,000.

Bradford Friestedt was Bradley’s first environmental science graduate; he earned his MBA in 1975 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He spent his 43-year career in manufacturing

companies making parts and products from metal. Bradford and his wife, Betsy, have two children, including, Kyle ’13.

David Hardenbrook worked as a research engineer in the aerospace and defense industry. He moved to the San Francisco area after graduation to work at Lockheed, where he stayed for 25 years. During this time he earned a master’s in engineering management from Santa Clara University. He was at BAE Systems until his retirement.

Jolyn Dorick Trzyna earned an MAT from Colgate University and taught briefly before returning to Denver, where she eventually became a flight attendant for American Airlines. She flew for 34 years before retiring in 2007. Jolyn currently choreographs and directs community theater.

John Lichtenheld spent two years in Asmara, Eritrea (formerly Ethiopia) teaching land surveying as a Peace Corps volunteer before becoming an urban planner, a career he held until his retirement in 2015. John and his wife, Connie, live on 40 acres in Wisconsin. His interests include woodworking, making

furniture, winemaking and fly fishing. He’s served on the local town board for over 30 years and is an active member of his local Unitarian congregation.

Jim Querciagrossa M.A. taught health education, physical education and driver education. He served as the assistant football and head wrestling coach for Peoria’s District 150 for 34 years. “Coach Q” retired with a 303-102-6 dual record with five conference and four regional championships. Jim likes hunting, fishing and gardening; he owns Sugar Creek Farms in Knox County, Ill., where he raises Cinnamon Queen Chicks. He and his wife, Janice, have two children.

Steve Tarter held a number of jobs before joining the Peoria Journal Star, where he was a reporter/business editor until his retirement in 2019. Currently, Steve contributes stories to WCBU and writes for Peoria magazine as well as his blog, Read Beat (https://read-beat-and-repeat. onpodium.com). He and his wife, Kristine Boldman Tarter ’71, have four children and four grandchildren.

Janet Hajek Butchart MBA ’84 was a marketing director at an accounting firm in

Class of 1971 Left to Right: John Steinwedel, Carolyn Firestone, Karl Manheim

1978

Peoria and at a marine store in Seattle before her retirement earlier this year. She and her husband, Larry, have two children and five grandchildren.

Cynthia Harris Knox earned a master’s at the University of Wisconsin School of Communication Arts. She and her husband, Daryl, moved to Houston where Cynthia was a teacher for 40-plus years, retiring in 2016. She enjoys volunteering in the community, caring for their grandchildren and traveling.

Allyson “Sonni” Hunt Herget taught lower elementary grades and high school Spanish, along with roles in educational consulting and student teacher supervising. In 1999, she was elected to the West Aurora District 129 Board of Education. After serving five terms, Allyson retired in 2019. She and her husband, Tom, spend their time traveling, gardening and with their grandchildren.

Judith Carta earned a master’s in child development from Purdue University and a doctorate in special education from the University of Kansas. She spent her career at the University of Kansas, primarily as a researcher developing ways to advance the early learning and development of children from birth to age five. Judith and her husband, Charlie Greenwood, live in the Kansas City area for two-thirds of the year and on the Oregon coast for the remaining third. She loves to hike, prepare great meals, run, garden, read and cheer for the NCAA basketball champion Kansas Jayhawks.

Thomas Byker earned an MBA from Illinois State University and worked in the insurance industry. He enjoys baseball, auto racing and classic rock.

Gail Johnson Goldstein is a speech language pathologist. She and her husband, Marc, have one child.

Ted Fleischaker founded an LGBT newspaper that ran for 25 years before he sold it in 2015. He and his husband, Ivan Howard, married at the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation in 1996, becoming one of the earliest gay marriages recognized by that religion anywhere. They currently live in Portland, Me., where Ted started another newspaper, upportland.com.

James L. Davis earned his doctorate in dentistry at Southern Illinois University; he’s currently a dentist at Elite Dental Partners in Peoria. He and his wife, Susan Edwards Davis ’73, have two sons, Ryan ’03, and Greg ’07, and three granddaughters.

1977

William Micheletti retired after a 38-year career in insurance claims, the last 20 spent handling construction defect claims for Kemper Insurance and for Allianz Insurance. He and his wife, Lori, reside in Wauconda, Ill., and hope to travel more as pandemic restrictions ease. Their last vacation was in 2016 to Hawaii where they enjoyed the weather and lovely scenery.

Dave Baldridge retired after 43 years in communications, including 22 years as a reporter, photographer, producer, and anchor for the NBC and CBS television affiliates in Peoria and as newsroom manager for NBC television affiliates in Atlanta and St. Louis. Afterward, Dave spent 21 years with PR giant FleishmanHillard at their St. Louis headquarters, finishing his career as a senior vice president in corporate communications. His wife, Sue Sepich Baldridge ’79 retired after 25 years as a para-educator with the Francis Howell School District. The couple resides in St. Charles, Mo.

1979

Nancy Brandlein and David Muskat ’80 celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in May. The happy couple met at Bradley, and three of their daughters, Lisa ’08, Kelly ’13 and Julie ’16, are also part of the Muskat legacy at Bradley.

1982

George Flanders MBA 1984 has started cultivating fine bananas and pineapples. He’s also turned his attention to salt water fishing and hosting theme parties. He still skis at Steamboat, Snowmass and Vail, all in Colorado. George is a program manager and systems engineering manager at Lockheed Martin. “I look forward to a reunion with my Bradley engineering and MBA classmates, and Sigma Phi Delta engineering brothers and sisters!”

The American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) has elected Dawn Vanhoorebeke Garcia as national president for 2023. In 2021, she received the Martin Van Couvering Memorial Award for service to the institute. Dawn has worked for over 35 years in environmental permitting and compliance, mine life cycle planning and hydrologic projects located in the U.S. and internationally. She is a senior consultant at Golder Associates.

1985

John Yotter has retired after 41 years at Caterpillar Inc. He continues to teach process modules in Millikin University’s MBA program; John is also the continuous improvement director for Primient, based in Decatur, Ill. His son, Jerry ’10, and daughter-in-law Janay Mitchell Yotter ’10 are also Bradley graduates.

1987

Tom Higgins is the faculty president at Illinois Central College, where he teaches courses in law enforcement, legal studies and criminal justice.

The U.S. Army Reserve promoted Peter Whalen to the rank of brigadier general.

1988

Rita Macfarlane Klundt’s new book, “Real Life. Real Ladies. Short Stories from the Pew,” won second place in the annual Selah Awards in the anthology category. Klundt set out to destroy the stereotypes of church ladies portrayed in the media as bossy, judgmental, hypocritical or just plain weird. Rita retired as a clinical research coordinator at OSF Cardiovascular Institute and is enjoying her second career as author and speaker. See Bradley Authors.

1991

“Off the Air,” a novel by Christina Estes, has won the 2020 Tony Hillerman Prize for best first mystery novel set in the Southwest. Minotaur Books will publish

the debut work in 2023. Christina is an award-winning reporter who lives in Phoenix. “Off the Air” is the story of a local TV news reporter who gets the scoop of a lifetime while investigating the murder of a popular radio talk show host. But the killer is determined to keep her silent.

1998

Erica Mosely is an account executive with LinkedIn’s marketing solutions business line. She helps develop marketing strategies that support companies’ B2B sales business by advertising on the social media platform.

Front Row l-r: Greg Grygiel BSEE ’72, Ron Brunton ’71 MSCE ’74, Russ Nejdl ’71, Bob Firestone Back row l-r: Chris Grygiel, Sue Young Brunton ’72 M.S. ’73, Anne Macedon Nejdl ’72, Carolyn Isert Firestone ’71.

“Our Bradley connections have allowed us to remain friends for over 50 years.” — Carolyn Isert Firestone ‘71

2000

Lindsay King is the new head of Bowes Art and Architecture Library at Stanford University. Previously, she was a librarian in the Robert B. Haas Family Arts Library at Yale University for 11 years, most recently as associate director for access and research services. Lindsay has also worked at Northwestern University Library and the Art Institute of Chicago.

2001

Danny McLaughlin is now a program manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Directorate of Military Programs in Washington, D.C. Previously he served as a design manager with the Corps’ Middle East District in Winchester, Va.

2004

Chris

communications director and associate historian. The center maintains the archives and papers of Sen. Everett M. Dirksen, architect of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and of Reps. Bob Michel ’48 HON ’81 and Ray LaHood ’71 HON ’11.

2006

Ashley Krenelka Chase is on the faculty at Stetson University College of Law as an assistant professor.

2018

Shore Community Services in Skokie, Ill., has promoted Aimée Moy to medical liaison/qualified intellectual disability professional (QIDP).

Savannah Riese earned an MFA in strategic communication from the University of Iowa in May, as well as a certificate in engaging across cultures. She currently serves as an employee content specialist at Dot Foods, where she project manages their internal employee app and writes for internal communications. Savannah lives in Minneapolis.

Kaergard joined the Dirksen Congressional Center in Pekin, Ill., as

“It was also quite the honor because my coworkers voted for me to win the award. It’s just a generally nice feeling to be recognized for something I love doing!”

— Alysen Newton ‘17 on being named Kiwanis Teacher of the Year at Richwoods H.S.

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bells rattles &

Dave ’16 and Jessie Godek ’16, adopted 14-year-old Mak, May 2022.

Chris and Jordan Ticaric Paul ’08 M.A. ’10, welcomed Mikayla Jonas.

Matt Singley ’09 married Julie Fogel April 23, 2022.

Bradley Smith ’09 married Allison Ducey April 29, 2022.

Theo Khayat ’15 married Cara Motz Jan. 8, 2022.

Haley Krus ’17 married Dan Antrim ’17 Sept. 10, 2022.

Andrew Barth ’20 married Jess Everts ’20 Aug. 15, 2022.

John Scudder ’11 married Kaitlyn Oljace June 18, 2022.

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Lex Akers

Lex Akers, dean of the Caterpillar Collage of Engineering and Technology, emeritus, died June 3, 2022, at 72. He led the college from 2012 until his retirement in 2021, during which time he promoted and raised funds to build the Business and Engineering Convergence Center and founded the Institute for Innovation Through Collaboration.

Peter F. Dusenbery

Peter F. Dusenbery, associate professor of English, emeritus, died Feb. 26, 2022, at 79. He worked at Bradley from 1970 to 2015, serving as the chair of the English department and was a mainstay in the study abroad program.

Kenneth E. Kolb

Kenneth E. Kolb, professor of chemistry, emeritus, died April 11, 2022, at 94. As an early advocate of experiential learning, he was a proponent of involving undergraduates in research. He served the chemistry department from 1965 to 1993, chairing it from 1967 to 1989.

Gregory G. Guzman

Gregory G. Guzman, professor of history, emeritus, died July 21, 2022, at 82. He was a world-renowned expert in medieval history and served Bradley for 41 years, winning the Rothberg Award for Professional Excellence.

Merrill W. Foster

Merrill W. Foster, professor of geology, emeritus, died July 8, 2022, at 83. He retired from Bradley in 2016 after 47 years, during which time he won the Putnam Award for Excellence in Teaching and Rothberg Award for Professional Excellence.

In Kwan Hwang

In Kwan Hwang, professor of international studies, emeritus, died Sept. 29, 2022, at 92. He served Bradley for 35 years from 1966-2001. During this time, he wrote four books on the peaceful reunification of Korea and taught courses on East Asia. Hwang’s scholarly work on the Korean peninsula earned international recognition.

William L. Bowers

William L. Bowers, professor of history, emeritus, died March 25, 2022, at 91. He served Bradley from 1962 to 2000, lastly as chair of the history department. Bowers and his wife established a scholarship fund for Bradley students after his retirement.

Lois Marian Parnell Frels

Lois Marian Parnell Frels, professor of nursing, emerita, died May 14, 2022, at 92. Her pioneering work led Bradley’s nursing program to obtain and maintain accreditation. She later spearheaded outreach programs for nurses to earn baccalaureate degrees and helped build Bradley’s first MSN degree programs.

President

John R. Brazil

John R. Brazil, who was Bradley’s 8th president from 1992 to 1999, died June 2, 2022, at 76. During his tenure, Brazil ushered in the successful $100 million Centennial Campaign in 1997. He subsequently served as president of Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, until his retirement in 2010.

Andy Anderson ’40, Sept. 7, 2022, San Pablo, Calif.

Paula Bruninga Chamberlain ’43 , April 10, 2022, Peoria

Georgia Staley Rader ’48 , June 30, 2022, Aledo, Ill.

Warren Borchers ’49 MBA ’63, July 2, 2022, Bloomington, Ill.

Audrey Elliott Fouts ’50, March 21, 2022, Belleville, Ill.

Eugene Gire ’50 M.A. ’55, July 4, 2022, Union City, Calif.

John Mosser ’50, Jan. 14, 2022, Champaign, Ill.

William C. Neuleib ’50 , March 14, 2022, Geneseo, Ill.

Dorothy Nagel Schickedanz ’50, April 29, 2022, Chenoa, Ill.

Lawrence Uhl ’50, July 21, 2022, Salamanca, N.Y.

Francis Wilson ’50, May 10, 2022, Kenosha, Wis.

James Woodley ’50 , April 21, 2022, Palmer Twp., Pa.

Joanne Hicks Bishop ’51 , July 15, 2022, Sun City West, Ariz.

Gilbert Gibbons ’51 M.A. ’52, Aug. 23, 2022, Hot Springs National Park, Ark.

Charles Ray Prussner ’51 , March 20, 2022, Clifton, Ill.

David Baruch ’52 , Dec. 8, 2021, St. Charles, Ill.

Clifford Brown ’52 , July 7, 2022, Peoria

Charlene Becker Cravens ’52 , May 31, 2022, West Peoria, Ill.

Anna Johnson Maholic ’52 , 2020, Peoria

Mary Robison Morgan ’52 , July 24, 2022, Springfield, Ill.

Preston Bosley ’53 , Jan. 9, 2021, St. Louis

Gene Giacomelli ’53 , Dec. 13, 2021, Machesney Park, Ill.

Herbert Steinbach ’53 M.A. ’62, May 18, 2022, Peoria

Barbara Oaks Ward ’53 , Jan. 6, 2022, Dearborn, Mich.

Walter Babcock ’55, Feb. 22, 2022, Decatur, Ill.

John Langton ’55, April 13, 2022, West Hartford, Conn.

Harlan Suffield Jr. ’55, May 20, 2022, Crystal Lake, Ill.

Frank Vender Wert ’55, April 30, 2022, Munich, Germany

Bill Suffield Jr. ’55, May 20, 2022, Cary, Ill.

James Chandler ’56 , March 21, 2022, Charleston, S.C.

John Derango ’56, Feb. 23, 2022, San Diego, Calif.

Suzanne Murray Hudziak ’56 , March 31, 2022, Longmont, Colo.

George Lamprecht ’56, March 11, 2022, Ewing, Ill.

Joan Brezina Manning ’56, July 1, 2022, Peoria

Edward Paliatka ’56 , July 2022, Burr Ridge, Ill.

Jan Saville Pipkin ’56, Feb. 21, 2022, Lombard, Ill.

Donald Severe ’56 , May 30, 2022, Green Valley, Ariz.

Gerald Swank ’56 , Feb. 28, 2022, Tucson, Ariz.

Robert Vonhoff ’56 , July 6, 2022, Geneva, Ill.

Adolph Walacavage ’56, July 9, 2022, Elberta, Ala.

Ida Aughtman Dudak ’57, July 14, 2022, Marion, Iowa

Nancy Noppenberger Eagelston ’57, June 10, 2022, Wyoming, Ill.

Lynn Gunderson ’57, May 16, 2022, Wheaton, Ill.

William Shaffer ’57, Feb. 25, 2022, San Antonio, Texas

John Bartos ’58 , Feb. 1, 2022, Golden, Colo.

Richard Dhabalt ’58 M.A. ’64, Sept. 11, 2022, Springfield, Ill.

Marie Roecker Hoerr ’58 , April 1, 2022, Peoria

Philip Mayer ’58 M.A. ’61, March 26, 2022, Peoria

James Steider ’58 , June 27, 2022, Peoria

Robert VanDeVeer ’58 , Nov. 14, 2021, Peoria

Constantine “Dino” Xenick ’58 , Feb. 1, 2022, Tampa, Fla.

William Cole ’59, July 29, 2021, Peoria

Marilyn Dimmick Davis ’59, April 27, 2022, Louisville, Ky.

Phyllis Stagg Fiddes ’59, March 14, 2022, Peoria

Ulrich Koelbel ’59, June 1, 2022, Peoria

C. Dirk McGinnis ’59, Nov. 23, 2021, Peoria

Terry Novotney ’59, May 5, 2022, Morris, Ill.

Donald Tullar ’59, May 28, 2022, Metamora, Ill.

Norman Fink ’60, Nov. 9, 2021, Belleville, Ill.

Milton Hasty ’60, April 18, 2022, Mountain Home, Ark.

Myrle Braun Sapienza ’60, July 27, 2022, Peru, Ill.

Herrmine Groen Williams ’60, March 23, 2022, Pekin, Ill.

Theodore Bratsolias ’61 , April 15, 2022, Chicago

Ben Derry ’61 , Dec. 8, 2020, Washington, Ill.

C. William Gibson ’61 , May 15, 2022, Peoria

Robert Grigg ’61 , June 3, 2022, Davis, Calif.

Warren Hanson ’61 , Nov. 15, 2021, Brentwood, Tenn.

Edward Sheridan ’61 , Sept. 5, 2022, Morton, Ill.

Richard Smith ’61 M.S. ’62, June 14, 2022, Burlington, Iowa

Clyde Gronewold ’62, June 9, 2022, Chillicothe, Ill.

Robert Hill ’62 , Sept. 14, 2022, Metamora, Ill.

Bonnie Roth Tiemann ’62 , Aug. 30, 2022, Godfrey, Ill.

Terence Troughton ’62 , Feb. 16, 2021, Sullivan, Mo.

Ronald Christensen ’63, May 8, 2022, Manlius, Ill.

Chapman Faurot ’63 , July 24, 2022, Peoria

Sharon James-Reedy ’63 , July 22, 2022, Prophetstown, Ill.

Richard Schieler ’63, May 21, 2021, Champaign, Ill.

George Cusack ’64 , Sept. 8, 2022, Brimfield, Ill.

Dale Drum ’64, March 12, 2022, Palatine, Ill.

Thomas Schepke ’64, June 9, 2022, Bartonville, Ill.

George Wellner Jr. ’64 M.S. ’66, June 6, 2021, Highland, Utah

Mary Raabe Bang ’65, June 18, 2022, Hayden, Idaho

Ralph Barnett ’65, Feb. 26, 2022, Peoria

Dennis Cliff ’65, Jan. 18, 2022, Otsego, Minn.

Stephen Day ’65, July 3, 2022, Watseka, Ill.

David Joseph ’65, April 23, 2022, East Peoria, Ill.

Stanley Kawamata ’65, May 1, 2022, Campbell, Calif.

James Ranney M.A. ’65, Aug. 29, 2022, East Peoria, Ill.

Frank Stevens ’65, June 15, 2022, Naperville, Ill.

passagesBruce Werbach ’65, Jan. 22, 2022, Mexico, Mo.

James Arnold ’66 , June 24, 2022, Lisle, Ill.

Michael Bates ’66, July 8, 2022, Pine Bluff, Ark.

Geoffrey Goetz ’66, April 4, 2022, Edwardsville, Ill.

William Muenze ’66 , Oct. 23, 2021, Woodinville, Wash.

Sandranne Wands ’66 , March 14, 2022, Springfield, Ill.

Richard Bachert ’67, May 30, 2019, Livingston, Texas

Cheryl Fishel Barnett ’67 M.A. ’70, March 25, 2022, Peoria

Roger Bergia M.A. ’67, March 23, 2022, Peoria

Philip Colgan ’67 M.A. ’70, June 29, 2022, Sandwich, Ill.

Gary Huffman ’67, Jan. 5, 2022, Waverly Hall, Ga.

Paul Macaluso ’67, Nov. 19, 2021, Dallas

Philip Pokorny ’67 MBA ’68, May 17, 2022, Grand Rapids, Mich.

John Powell ’67, Nov. 28, 2021, West Peoria, Ill.

Valerian Rand ’67, April 7, 2022, Joliet, Ill.

Bruce Rouzer ’67, June 7, 2022, Hotchkiss, Colo.

Virginia Hicks Bott ’68 M.A. ’78, March 16, 2022, Katy, Texas

Sandra Bradley Ellis ’68 , May 16, 2022, Milan, Ill.

Richard Morris ’68 , July 9, 2022, Piperton, Tenn.

James Parmenter ’68, April 10, 2022, Cumming, Ga.

Ernest Brantley M.A. ’69, June 14, 2022, Milton, Ga.

William Broman ’69, March 12, 2022, Crystal Lake, Ill.

Gerald Brown ’69, July 5, 2021, Morton, Ill.

Michael Glass ’69, July 1, 2022, Chicago

Ernest Ray Hancock ’69 M.S. ’72, June 28, 2022, Morton, Ill.

Donald Justen ’69, July 17, 2022, Sturgis, Mich.

Tom Lockhart ’69, July 1, 2022, Sidney, Mich.

Arthur Savage ’69, March 8, 2022, Naperville, Ill.

Richard Winter ’69, Feb. 5, 2021, Evanston, Ill.

Richard Youngberg ’69, Feb. 2, 2022, Park Forest, Ill.

Bruce Larson ’70, Sept. 16, 2021, Stevens Point, Wis.

William Mudra ’70 MBA ’71 M.A. ’74, May 3, 2022, Peoria

Byrdena Schuneman-Baugh M.A. ’70 , March 23, 2022, Bradford, Ill.

Robert Sulaski ’70, Nov. 6, 2021, Peoria

Alan Busche ’71 , June 22, 2022, Ringwood, N.J.

Bo Mattson MEA ’71 , April 7, 2022, Morton, Ill.

David Banko ’72 , April 7, 2022, Peoria

Louise Weber Barber ’72 , May 8, 2022, Metamora, Ill.

Mark Barr ’72, March 10, 2022, Boynton Beach, Fla.

Herman Martin MSME ’72 , Sept. 5, 2022, Pickerington, Ohio

Earl Ripling ’72, July 31, 2022, Boynton Beach, Fla.

Phyllis Thomas Adams ’73 , June 15, 2022, Spokane, Wash.

Thomas Anderson ’73, June 4, 2022, Muscatine, Iowa

Richard Bracken ’73 , Dec. 21, 2021, Saint John, Ind.

Merle Krause M.S. ’73 , March 6, 2022, Peoria

David Perry M.S. ’73 , April 28, 2022, Greenwood, Ind.

Roman Wegrzyn ’73 , Nov. 11, 2020, Peoria, Ill.

Arlene Gerson Happach ’74 M.A. ’75, December 2021, Peoria

Albert Pettet ’74, April 19, 2022, Chillicothe, Ill.

Diane Ohsman Lucore ’75, July 31, 2022, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Norman LaConte ’77, April 22, 2022, Chillicothe, Ill.

John Reed ’77, Feb. 23, 2022, Rock Falls, Ill.

Thomas Nodeen ’80 , April 17, 2022, Fairfax Station, Va.

Shaun Kennedy ’82 , April 12, 2022, San Antonio, Texas

John M. Siwula ’82, Nov. 19, 2021, New Berlin, Wis.

Paul Delgado M.A. ’83 , July 16, 2022, McHenry, Ill.

Joanne Timmer Ennis ’83 , June 19, 2022, Garland, Texas

Robert McMillin ’83 , May 8, 2022, Troy, Ill.

Richard Lee Nelson ’83 , May 15, 2022, Seal Beach, Calif.

Anthony Ryherd ’84 , Feb. 25, 2022, Austin, Texas

Julie Dahm Rippinger ’85, March 19, 2022, Salem, Mo.

Michael Sullivan ’86 , April 11, 2022, Western Springs, Ill.

Kevin Williams ’86 , April 18, 2022, Naperville, Ill.

Thomas Sargeant ’87, March 1, 2022, Urbana, Ill.

Anne Ferrell Fahey MLS ’89, May 20, 2022, Peoria

Joel Ingles ’89, Oct. 25, 2021, Chillicothe, Ill.

Kimberly Hilton Jockisch ’89, Nov. 11, 2021, Sunrise Beach, Mo.

Michael Whitledge ’89, April 20, 2022, Princeville, Ill.

Andrea Barnett Kalb ’91 , Feb. 17, 2022, Galesburg, Ill.

Curtis Boyle ’91 , Jan. 25, 2022, Omaha, Neb.

Daniel “DJ” Kautz ’92 , May 6, 2022, Pacific, Mo.

Stephen LaHood ’92 , July 8, 2022, St. Peters, Mo.

Rachel Permuth ’96, May 29, 2022, Tampa, Fla.

Paula Harris Prose ’96, Nov. 26, 2021, Franklin Grove, Ill.

Craig Hancock MBA ’99, April 21, 2022, Peoria

Larry Brewer ’02 , May 26, 2022, Peoria

James Lines ’04, Nov. 15, 2021, Edwards, Ill.

Brian McCarthy ’09, Feb. 28, 2022, Olympia, Wash.

For 125 years, Bradley University has fulfilled Lydia’s vision of teaching young people the means to live a practical, useful, life.

You can help Bradley fulfill that promise for the next 125 years with your gift to the Bradley fund.

It’s just what Lydia would have wanted.

Contact Shelley Smith (309) 677-3091 ss@bradley.edu bradley.edu/giving

It may not be her anniversary, but you can still give Lydia a gift.

passages Bradley authors

“So You Wanna Be a Race Director: A Comprehensive Guide to Directing Road Races for Runners”

Dick Fislar ’73

Learn how to organize and direct road races of all types and sizes from a 30-year veteran race director.

“Real Life. Real Ladies. Short Stories from the Pew”

Rita Macfarlane Klundt ’88

A compilation of true stories about church ladies that will leave you smiling, laughing and crying.

“Stepping

Caitie Crowley ’17

After a traumatic — and nearly fatal — car accident, Crowley documents how her faith helped her through the pain and struggle of learning to walk again.

“The Flip Side”

Steve Joos ’78

A collection of poetry from the seasoned sports reporter and radio personality.

“Band of Scars”

Amanda Skie Cimaglia ’13 M.A. ’21

A fantasy book in the genre of magical realism, the story follows five bandmates with supernatural abilities in a college setting.

“Floridas”

Anastasia Samoylova MFA ’11 and Walker Evans

A unique photo-dialogue between award-winning contemporary photographer Samoylova and the late Evans, where their individual yet intertwined depictions of Florida connect.

“Principal Park: A Diamond in the Rough”

Steve Dunn ’71

Prolific sports writer Dunn regales readers with unique stories that took place in a Des Moines ballpark, one that locals have treasured for over 75 years.

Up: How Christ Turned My Pain & Suffering Into Hope & Joy”

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assignment. Also, their imaginary products tended to be things like office supplies, so they were given the kind of low budgets that go into advertising items like that. But I had a sports car! Professor Arney gave me a huge budget, which I theoretically blew on TV commercials, coast-to-coast billboards and full-page ads in Sports Illustrated and Playboy.

I never got a chance to write car commercials in real life, although I did write print ads for some big-name companies like Yamaha and Kodak. I spent the first half of my career focused on the creative side of advertising as a writer and creative director. Then, almost by chance, I became the marketing director of a health system with a hospital, multiple physician practices and a nursing college. After a moment of panic, I started drawing on the lessons learned in those marketing classes: how to put together a plan, negotiate ad buys, and conduct and analyze consumer research. It wasn’t too terribly different from the work I did on “Ra, the Solar Car,” an assignment I knew I’d already aced.

Rosemary Keating Stuttle ’76 M.A. ’85

THOUGHTS ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

I attended Bradley with the assistance of an Illinois State Financial Grant. I was drafted into the Army in 1971 and honorably discharged in 1973. I spent 38 years working in sales/marketing for Top 100 corporations. I am proud to be a Bradley alum. But, frankly, I must admit to a healthy dose of skepticism in regard to your new position,

its goals and your timetable for “success.” Yes, I’m well aware of the terms diversity, equity and inclusion. Yet, I’ve not once heard — from ANY organization embarking on this endeavor — a concise definition of what exactly is meant by those terms and how, precisely, they intend to achieve the specific goals implied? What are the measurements of success?

I know many glass ceilings exist for us all. At one time I, myself, thought that playing point guard for the Chicago Bulls would have been a worthwhile career move. But my 5-foot 8 inches in height, along with the presence of some guy named “Michael” prompted a reversal in my own career thinking.

Dr. Anderson, you well know that solving the many complex issues we face today are

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not, generally, successful by focusing at the top and working down. A stable and supportive family environment, and much better primary and secondary schools are critical to one’s future success. And, to get to my point directly, I do not relish the idea of lowering the bar of expectations at successful institutions to accommodate the rising expectations for some who might not have the tools to be the future CEO of Amazon. I’ve seen many well-intentioned programs fail because objectives were forced rather than earned. Boosting individual worth is critical. Mentoring others is, also, a wonderful thing. And, rewarding individuals who achieve/exceed lofty expectations is absolutely essential to the long-term success of great organizations. I hope your program complies, and I wish you well in your endeavors.

Gary Clemens ’70

A TIME WHEN BRADLEY BUILT CASTLES IN THE AIR

When John R. Brazil, Ph.D., was installed as Bradley University’s eighth president in 1992, he cited Henry David Thoreau: “If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.”

Bradley lost its former leader June 2, 2022, when he died at the age of 76. We will always remember how tirelessly he worked to generate lofty aspirations and to build the foundations for their realization. Brazil put academics first at Bradley. He made sure Bradley’s future was grounded firmly in strategic planning, sound financial management, and strong financial support from alumni and friends through the highly successful Centennial Campaign. That campaign raised a record $127 million.

As Bradley’s leader, Brazil was committed to academic excellence. He directed resources to academic programs, student

scholarships, faculty development, the library, intellectual and cultural programs, and WCBU. He (ensured) the need for new equipment and facilities were met. As a result, the university dedicated the Caterpillar Global Communications Center in 1999. These actions enhanced Bradley’s national reputation and brought a palpable excitement and strong sense of community to campus.

“What we must remind ourselves is that our success can only be accomplished collectively with the full effort and involvement of all who care about Bradley’s future,” he once said. John Brazil cared deeply for Bradley University, and we owe him a debt of thanks.

Kathy Fuller, executive director of donor relations, emerita

WHY THEY CHOSE BRADLEY

The high school state music festival was held at Bradley in the spring of my sophomore year. I was in two ensembles

that were competing: a flute trio and a woodwind trio. Since we lived in Oak Lawn, a Chicago suburb, we travelled 140 miles by bus and got to spend a night away from home! In those days, that was a big deal for us. As a result of my time on campus, I fell in love with Bradley. It was the first college campus I had ever seen. I loved the quad, old Bradley Hall, the library, all of the dorm buildings. Just the ambiance of the place. After getting back from the trip, I announced to my parents I wanted to attend Bradley. They were not too excited about my announcement: first of all, it was a private

school and, therefore, more expensive, AND secondly, it was further from home than they had anticipated me being when I went off to school. When it came time for me to look at colleges, I refused to look at any other school. I had made up my mind two years before. It was Bradley. I did manage to get an academic scholarship, which assisted in convincing my parents that Bradley was my choice. We could make it work. Off I went in the fall of 1960, and I have never regretted my decision. I grew up socially and intellectually at Bradley with its conducive environment and the opportunities afforded me. It was a superb

four years. I have always been proud to say I received my undergraduate degree from Bradley University!

Arlie Gaut Bryant ’65, Ed.D.

Coming from Kewanee, Ill., high school having majored in three sports, receiving a scholarship from Bradley and making the freshman basketball team as a walk-on were very exciting years for a teenager! Retiring from Sears as a buyer and later as a real estate broker sums up just why Bradley is a great choice for a university.

Randy Swearingen ’63

Let’s Stay Together.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EVENTS

FEBRUARY 10-11 Peoria

Bradley Basketball Alumni Weekend

Join us for two great games! Friday night at 7 p.m., Women’s Basketball takes on Missouri State in Renaissance Coliseum. Saturday, the men battle Murray State at 1 p.m. in Carver Arena.

MARCH 25 Peoria

FIJI Frank Norris Pig Dinner

The Beta Pi chapter of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity invite current brothers and alumni to the annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner, the most widely observed and longest continually running graduate event in the Greek world.

APRIL 14-15 Peoria Omega Psi Phi Reunion

Visit bradley.edu/alumni for details and registration.

Office of Alumni Relations at (30 9) 677-3565 or (800) 952-8258.

MISS AN EVENT? Check out all the fun on our social media pages:

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1 Alumni reconnected at a gathering in Chicago.

2 Bradley alumni gathered for Happy Hour in Nashville, Tenn.

3 Class of 1970 50th Reunion Trustee Michael Cullinan, consultant Dan Saftig and Ronald Sanders ’65.

4 Class of 1972 50th Reunion Back Row Left to Right: Frederick Nelson, Warren Willman, Bradford Friestedt, Thomas Janas, William Harlan. Front Row Left to Right: J im Nosek, Maria Lane Arends, James Davis, Marilyn Ripka, Barbara Curtin.

5 Members of the Bradley University Black Alumni Association met for their annual scholarship luncheon.

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Could this be Bullwinkle’s beau? Some forest-themed fraternity and sorority fun? The bi-monthly meeting of the white-shirt alliance? The truth is, this story has been lost to the ages. But it’s not too late! Tag yourself or your friends in this picture and clue us into the wonderful story beyond the snapshot. Send your answers to magazine@bradley.edu

We’ll Always Have Bradley

I love Bradley as much as a person can love a place or an idea on Earth. What do I mean by an idea? To do that, let me take you back to when I was a student.

I came to Bradley not knowing who I was. But I came because I suspected there was a community of people who cared about each other. What I found was even more. I found students and professors who saw me as I really was, supported me and cared about me as I grew.

I was an English and communication double major. Professors like Rob Prescott and Kevin Stein developed my writing and challenged me to take risks by putting things out into the world that were unique and authentically me. Paul Guillifor, Olatunji Dare and Jeff Huberman opened my mind to the structure and methods of the media and the world, while allowing me space to figure out where I could fit and contribute.

Each time I had a new interest, a new career path, an idea, or needed help, Bradley saw me, cared about me and connected me with more people who cared and helped me grow. I joined student organizations, then quickly started leading them. I learned that while giving my time was hard, the more I gave, the more I grew. And, in turn, I found even more community.

Eventually, I decided on law because it combined what I was good at — reading and writing — with what I cared about, helping people. Bradley had no pre-law program at the time, so with the help of and support of countless people, I founded the Pre-Law Club, which eventually led to

Bradley’s Pre-Law Center, an idea which two decades later is a reality that has flourished under its director, Judge Jerelyn Maher ’74.

The lesson was clear: with each new turn in life, Bradley heled me find or create a community of people who cared. I quickly came to understand this community is what made Bradley special.

When I graduated, I didn’t have a job, nor had I gotten into law school. But I wasn’t afraid. The reason was Bradley. I knew I’d always have Bradley and there wouldn’t ever be any reason to be afraid. Bradley is not simply a physical place — it’s an idea, an idea that people can work and live together, care about common things, care about each other, become colleagues and friends, and transform each other’s lives. Bradley is this idea about people achieving together, and it’s also the hope that we care about each other while we’re doing this.

As an alumnus, I have volunteered to speak to classes on campus, served as a mentor for students, helped fundraise, advised clubs and walked around campus with prospective students.

Let’s continue to build this community that makes Bradley so special. That way, the next student and the next, the next alumni and the next, will know they are never as alone as they might feel, that there is community, that there is reason to believe, and that reason is right here—it’s Bradley. We’ll always have Bradley. B

“Bradley helped me find or create a community of people who cared. I quickly came to understand this community is what made Bradley special.”

This year’s Outstanding Young Graduate, Joshua I. Grant ’05, shares why Bradley isn’t just a place, it’s an idea.

Back in 2017, then first-year student Chelsea Ocampo ’ 21 milled the head of a hammer in the Mechanical Engineering shop. She’s putting her skills to good use today as a platforms systems engineer at General Dynamics Electric Boat

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DUANE ZEHR.