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Beyond the books

Beyond the books Summer 2005 Volume 11 Issue 3

Touting a total of 190 years of teaching Bradley students, five emeriti faculty members, representing each of Bradley’s colleges, enthusiastically share their thoughts on the past, present, and future of the University. The zeal these pundits exuded in

Karen Crowley Metzinger MA ’97 editor Nancy Ridgeway associate editor Aimee Roy assistant editor Gayle Erwin McDowell ’77 classnotes editor/contributing writer Michelle Bowers Gray designer/illustrator Duane Zehr university photographer Student Staff Assistants Beth Blackburn ’05 Allison Camp ’07 Taija Jenkins ’08 Kelly Kolton ’05 Justin Phelps ’05 Administration Dr. David C. Broski president William Engelbrecht vice president for advancement Kathy Fuller assistant vice president for university relations

the classroom over the years was relived in this round-table interview session.

Rollin’ on the river

Captain Alex Grieves ’92 and his wife Heather Stone Grieves ’92 purchased the Spirit of Peoria paddlewheeler in 1996, and began their adventure on the scenic Peoria riverfront. Sorority and fraternity formals, wedding receptions, and more keep the couple rollin’ on the river by providing riverboat cruises reminiscent of days gone by.

Alumna gives $3.2 million

Through the estate of Cecelia Chesko Wheeler ‘42, Bradley has received in excess of $3.2 million, the largest gift to the College of Education and Health Sciences and the fourth largest gift to the University. Mrs. Wheeler specified the purpose of her endowed gift to the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences was to “empower women.”

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Emeriti faculty members shown on the cover, clockwise from the top are: Dr. Richard Hartman, Dr. Margaret Carter, Dr. Allen Cannon, Dr. Barbara Penelton, and Dr. Max Wessler. Photogragh by Duane Zehr.

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Food for thought I was reading the Spring ’05 issue of Hilltopics, and decided that I would write something about my memory of fall football. I was the last Homecoming queen for the final season of football. I never had the honor of crowning a new queen, but I had a great experience as the Homecoming queen. Regarding the article written by Deb Erickson in “Notebook,” I agree obesity is an urgent health care issue. However, I would like to add something to the discussion of obesity. I think one of the important factors to consider is the possibility of humans ingesting growth hormones that are fed to the cattle, by consuming beef products. If articles have been written about the concern regarding ingesting the antibiotics fed to cattle, why not look at the growth hormones? Anyway, it’s food for thought. I enjoy reading Hilltopics. It has become a very professional looking journal with interesting articles and photos. Keep up the good work! Peggy Lazarski ’72, Eugene, Oregon

“Academic Attraction” and achievements I enjoyed Nancy Ridgeway’s “Academic Attraction.” Ridgeway’s clever pairing of stories of loving relationships that formed at Bradley with brief passages on alumni’s careers in relationship building and healing allowed me to reflect fondly on social life at Bradley while allowing me to take pride in the achievements of our alumni. Frank Cohen ’91, Leominster, Massachusetts Write a letter to the editor about an article in Bradley Hilltopics or about a University–related issue. Letters must be signed and have an address and telephone number. Send your letter to: Letter to the Editor, Bradley Hilltopics, 1501 W. Bradley Ave., Peoria, IL 61625 hilltopics@bradley.edu fax 309-677-4055 An interview with Bradley President David Broski was featured in the April 2005 edition of Interbusiness Issues. In the interview, Dr. Broski discusses his background, Peoria NEXT, misconceptions about and strengths of the University, and his vision for Bradley’s future. To read the article, visit www.peoriamagazines.com/ archives/Apr2005/ibi/ interview.htm.

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A ribbon is more Than a hole in your shirt It speaks out against ignorance And issues that hurt Touched by substance abuse? Then your ribbon would be red Yellow is against war A testament to those dead Wear blue in memory of Matthew Shepard He was left to die on a post Teal is for sexual assault Hear silent screams from coast to coast

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A debriefing session after walking through the Tunnel of Oppression allowed people to discuss their emotions about what they witnessed. Meghan Daniels ‘07, an advertising major from Atlanta, Georgia, summed up her feelings in a poem:

Tunnel vision by Nancy Ridgeway Men dressed as Ku Klux Klansmen yell racial slurs to people as they walk by. A group files into a room, then watches vapors rise as if they are in a gas chamber at a concentration camp during the Holocaust. Someone resembling the late Matthew Shepard, the young gay man who was tortured and tied to a fence post where he was left to die, calls out for help. A disabled student is ordered out of an office when he tries to talk to an administrator about building a ramp so a main building on campus will be more handicap accessible. A male student strikes his girlfriend because she gets home later than he

thought she should. A female student walks into her professor’s office to ask some questions regarding an assignment and is touched inappropriately. Students laugh at a foreign student because of her accent. Students, faculty, and staff were jolted beyond simple awareness and confronted these situations, as well as terrorism, religious oppression, domestic violence, sexism, ageism, and more when they participated in Bradley’s Tunnel of Oppression. The Michel Student Center ballroom was transformed into a twisting tunnel with music, videos, and actors portraying various acts of oppression. The walls revealed statistics, photographs of people treated unjustly, derogatory words, and more, giving more than 1,200 participants an “in-your-face” experience of what oppression feels like. The event was coordinated by DuWayne Brooks, director of multicultural student services. The Tunnel of Oppression program was conceived at Western Illinois University in the 1990s and has been recreated since at colleges and universities worldwide. Brooks had coordinated a Tunnel of Oppression when he worked at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and began working on one at Bradley when he came to campus one and a half years ago. Brooks says, “We wanted to create an awareness of what oppression is like and the real awareness that it’s still going on.”

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Religious tolerance is important So is cultural diversity These ribbons are purple And orange, respectively All these ribbons together Produce a color as dark as night But at the end of this tunnel Remember, there is LIGHT

Freshman Gorav Raheja, right, pulls out his camera phone to snap a photo of himself with U.S. Senator Barack Obama. Also posing with Obama are senior Jim Judd and junior Heather Meek. Obama was on campus on March 30 for a media event announcing his plans to introduce a bill designed to increase Pell Grants for undergraduates.

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Jonathan Buss ’94

produced and directed The Last Laugh, a one-hour special documenting the series Everybody Loves Raymond. The special aired Monday, May 16, immediately before the show‘s finale on CBS, and placed fifth for the week in the Nielsen ratings. His account of the experience, and a slide show of photographs taken on the set can be found at www.bradley. edu/hilltopics/raymond. Buss also produced the recently released Scrubs DVD.

Adding up the aftermath from an F4 tornado Buildings were flattened, cars were twisted into gnarled caricatures of what they had once been, debris was strewn for miles around, but not even one person was seriously injured as a result of a July 13, 2004 tornado that ripped through the small farming community of Roanoke, about 20 miles northeast of Peoria. The devastation with no casualties made national headlines, and the precautionary measures taken by the owner of a manufacturing plant located in the F4 tornado’s path has caught the attention of many other company leaders. Parsons Manufacturing, a plant employing 150 people just outside town, was demolished during the tornado’s fury, but thanks to the foresight of owner Bob Parsons, employees working at the plant at the time were safely clustered in storm shelters. National Weather Service representatives estimated that if the company hadn’t had the reinforced storm shelters, casualties could have been as high as 70 percent. Parsons had witnessed a tornado 35 years ago when it passed by his plant. From then on, whenever he added a building, he included a reinforced storm shelter. In addition, storm drills were held on a regular basis for employees. Not only were employees protected by the storm shelters, but they also continued to receive wages and benefits. Half of the employees remained at the Roanoke plant, where they helped with the rebuilding project, while half worked at an industrial park area in Peoria where they continued manufacturing parts. Rebuilding continues as the once-demolished plant gradually begins production again, thanks in a large part to Ray Ashley ‘67, the company’s chief financial officer. Ashley has been coordinating with insurance agents, adjustors, contractors, planners, manufacturers, and others to assure that the new facility will be as efficient, state-of-the-art, safe, and cost-effective as possible. He expects the company will be back to full production in September. He comments, “The number and size of the financial decisions have been enormous, and they had to be made quickly, too.” Ashley, who was on vacation with his wife Cheryl Hastings Ashley ‘82 when the tornado hit, explains that the 280,000-square-foot facilty is being rebuilt on the same footprint as the original three buildings. Production has been streamlined this time since all three buildings are being constructed at once. All offices are clustered together, and production facilities were re-engineered for more efficient work flow.

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by Nancy Ridgeway

He comments, “The work flow is much better than we’ve ever had before...We have a new robotic paint line that is state-of-the-art. The whole facility will be world class once it’s done.” “We’ve always had good morale here, but now everybody is bonded together. We’ve been through an ordeal together. Everyone has put in extra effort.”

Ray Ashley ‘67, Parsons Manufacturing CFO, stands in the new state-of-the-art plant (top). Twisted rubble is all that remains after a tornado demolished Parsons Manufacturing. For live video of the tornado, visit www.bradley.edu/ hilltopics.

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Christopher Huss, Appleton, Wisconsin, industrial engineering major

Victoria Quillen, Morton Grove, Illinois, early childhood education major

Raymond King, Durham, North Carolina, computer science major

After experiencing a variety of internships with several companies, I accepted a position at General Electric Healthcare in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I’m originally from Aberdeen, South Dakota, and I wanted to be located in a larger city with a reputable company offering lots of opportunities for professional and personal development.

Six weeks after graduation I leave for Taichung, Taiwan, with a childhood friend to teach preschool at Cornel School. The curriculum is taught in English, and all the children should have a working knowledge of English. I will also have an assistant who is Chinese and will be able to translate to parents for me if necessary. I have a one-year commitment, but I might stay longer if I really enjoy it. Eventually I would like to move back to Chicago, teach, and also earn my master’s degree, possibly in special education. I have always wanted to teach young children, and my many positive experiences at Bradley have certainly shaped the kind of teacher I will be. I honestly feel like I couldn’t have received a better education. I have always loved my early childhood professors’ classes. Dr. Helja Antola Crowe, Dr. Hwa Lee, and Dr. Celia Johnson have really opened my eyes and allowed me to experience education in new and different ways. I know I am going to be an excellent teacher, but I also know that my teaching skills would not be what they are without these professors.

I’ve accepted a position as a program analyst with Hewitt Associates in Lincolnshire. I will set up and support programs for new clients. I first met with Hewitt at the Smith Career Center’s Fall Job Fair. I interviewed on campus, had two telephone interviews, and attended Candidates’ Day in Lincolnshire. Two computer science courses and two professors shaped what I wanted to do after graduation: software engineering with Dr. Vladimir Uskov, professor of computer science and information systems, and data base management systems with Dr. Steve Dolins, assistant professor of computer science and information systems. On the same token, I plan to take this knowledge and start my own company. I am working with Corey Butler ’04 who has started his own business, Ecor Systems, so technically, I have two jobs. The quad is my favorite memory because people start hanging out on the quad the first nice day of March. Last semester, I was a member of the BuFusion sponsored by Microsoft to promote .net technology. We helped make the quad wireless. Initially, I was shocked by the lack of diversity on campus, but I quickly developed a diverse group of friends. I enjoyed playing intramural basketball in the “A” league where I met many students.

What’s up

after graduation? I enjoyed two distinct internships at General Electric Healthcare: logistics and magnetic resonance imagery (MRI). Now, I’ll be in a two-year rotational management development program as a member of its operations management leadership program. Dr. Joe Emanuel, professor of industrial engineering, helped influence my decision to attend Bradley and was the department chair for my first three years here. He is passionate about his teaching, relates well with his students, and always has an open door. I like blending my business and engineering interests, and a career in industrial engineering is the best fit for me.

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Emily Mocny, Naperville, Illinois, business administration major

My experience provided me with the necessary skills required to pursue a career in the field of music. The work load prepared me for what to expect at the graduate level of music and really taught me how to be a more responsible person. The music program for a performance major especially requires a lot of outside work. I would try to practice three to four hours per day. It’s really up to each student to decide how far he or she wants to progress. When I was a freshman, the upperclassmen really encouraged me and inspired me to reach beyond what they had accomplished. Bradley has a very good music department and attracts very talented freshmen each year. Bradley also is blessed with a fine music faculty. Because of the size of the school, you really can develop a personal relationship with the teachers. The hours required to graduate also allow the student to focus on his or her major and become enlightened in other fields at the same time. I am enrolling in the graduate program for a master of arts in piano performance at the University of Iowa. I eventually would like to teach piano at the university level. There are many teaching and performing opportunities in Iowa City, and it’s a neat town.

So many different areas have contributed to my success and happiness at Bradley University. From the beginning, I became very involved with many campus organizations, such as the Panhellenic Council and Sigma Kappa Sorority. I’ve held executive positions in both groups. I also utilized the amazing resources of my advisors, Nathan Thomas, Jennifer Robin, and Kelly Harris, to assist me in always striving for the next level of success. The professors that I have had in the Foster College of Business took a genuine interest in my personal well-being as well as my academic achievements; that has made a huge impact on my university experience. I am returning to my hometown of Naperville for many reasons. Pulte Homes has invited me to join its team as an assistant customer relations manager in Bolingbrook. Addressing homebuyers’ concerns and questions will give me an opportunity to utilize all of the problem-solving skills I gained at Bradley. I am engaged to Jeremy Bell, and we are planning a July 2006 wedding. I am excited to help my sister Courtney move onto the Bradley campus as an incoming freshman.

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David Riggenbach, Tremont, Illinois, music and piano performance major

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Antoinette Peterson ’05 receives a mortarboard adjustment before Commencement from her mother, Linda, center, and sister, Becky, right.

Civil engineering graduate Phil Litchfield ’05 and his canine companion, “Dodger,” make their final trek as undergraduates. To see a slide show of “Dodger’s” diploma and other commencement photos visit www.bradley.edu/hilltopics.

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by Karen Crowley Metzinger MA ’97

Picture an era when roads were dotted with old Ford Model T’s, factory-fresh Studebakers, and other vehicles that today’s general public classifies as “classic.” For those yearning for a bit of nostalgia, more than a dozen Bradley alums have joined forces to preserve and exhibit cars, Caterpillar tractors, Avery agriculture equipment, and other timeless machines and memories at the Wheels O’Time Museum in Peoria. Gary Bragg ’58, one of the founders of Wheels O’Time, credits his love of old Packard cars with the initial concept of the museum. “Co-founder John Parks and I collected Packard automobiles, but our collection grew too large. We needed a place to put the Packards, and at the same time we had the idea of sharing them with other people. We decided we were going to build a bigger building, and people liked the idea. One day at church, one of our members wrote us a check to start it. We couldn’t turn him down.”

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From the engine of the restored #886 Rock Island steam locomotive of early 1900 vintage, Gary Bragg ’58 beckons nostalgia buffs to the Wheels O’ Time museum. The museum is owned by more than 50 collectors.

Wheels O’ Time runs full steam ahead

Several Bradley alumni are involved in the Wheels O‘ Time Museum. Shown to the left of the 1933 Packard Twelve are first row, Ralph Coletta ’43 and Bobbie Cation Rice ’68; second row, Leonard Hunsader MEA ’75, Dean Zoss ’66, and Bob McIntyre ’50. Shown in the group at right are Gwen Walser Bateman ’60, Harvey Varness ’65 MA ’68, Bob Peyer ’63, Gary Bragg ’58, Jim Bateman ’53, and Jack Seaman ’58. Not pictured are Dickson Young MA ’59, Michael Pickell ’90, and Andy Trent ’84.

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The museum’s physical plant consists of three buildings; the first contains about 25 vintage automobiles such as two Peoria-assembled Glides, a Model-T, and the Packards. Featured at the entrance of the museum is a freshly restored 1950 Chevy, Bragg’s first car, and his mode of transportation to Bradley for four years. Also housed in the building is a full-scale Fokker triplane, steam engines, an antique kitchen, an old-fashioned barbershop with a singing quartet, antique clocks, musical devices, and model trains. Adorning the walls of the building are two hand-painted murals depicting early travel and the history of the Peoria area. The second building displays farm equipment, restored tractors, household appliances from the turn-of-the-century, and early equipment from “Big Yellow,” Caterpillar. The third and most historic building is a replica of an early 20th century firehouse. Inside the building rests a 3⁄4 scale of Lindbergh’s “Spirit of St. Louis” airplane used in the first trans-Atlantic crossing as well as more vehicles including fire trucks. Items on display can be touched, creating an exciting “live” atmosphere. “We look at ourselves as a museum of the 20th century,” notes Bragg. “We specialize in Peoria-area manufactured items, but we like to display anything that will relate to people and the things they use that were manufactured, as opposed to natural history. We’re pretty eclectic and hands-on.” The museum is open May through October, Wednesday through Sunday, 12 to 5 p.m. Knowledgeable volunteers, including several dedicated Bradley alums, have been instrumental in constructing exhibits and hosting tours through the interactive displays and extensive grounds. “We like to entertain as well as educate the young and the young at heart. We provide a great place to socialize for like-minded people,” Bragg said. ”We have built a place to share our hobbies, collections, and artifacts with the public while creating an appreciation for the past.” For more information, visit the museum’s Web site at wheelsotime.org or call 309-243-9020.

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Dr. Jeffrey Huberman, dean of the Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts, was invested as a member of the College of Fellows of the American Theatre during ceremonies at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Bradley attracts achievers from abroad by Justin Phelps ‘05 “You end up just passing those classes, and you don’t remember anything,” Pawlik says. “What I like here is the emphasis on useable knowledge. When teachers here teach you something, they make sure you know how to use it in the future.” Last fall, an entrepreneurship major was added to the business administration curriculum. The major includes two new classes – an entrepreneur finance course and a technology entrepreneur course. Pawlik is one of the first entrepreneurship graduates. “I always knew this was the type of job I’d like, not in order to get rich,” Pawlik said. “I just feel good in that kind of environment, not a huge company.”

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Bradley is known for its outstanding Study Abroad program. Some may be surprised to learn that hundreds of international students come to Bradley to complete their education and return home equipped to take on successful careers in their chosen fields.

From Bangalore to Bradley and back by Nancy Ridgeway

Marek Pawlik ’05 came to Bradley to study business. He wanted to be an entrepreneur. “That’s the career I want to pursue,” the 24-yearold Polish native said. “I was always excited about being involved in a small business. That’s because I’ve been surrounded by my dad’s business.” Pawlik, who majored in entrepreneurship, is back in Poland after graduating in May. He is working with his father, Boguslaw, who owns Patronic, a wholesale company specializing in security devices. “The business is in trouble,” said Pawlik, because of increased competition and the need to implement changes within Patronic. He plans to implement a new strategy based on what he has learned from Dr. Fred Fry, professor of business administration, and Dr. Larry Weinzimmer, associate professor of management. Pawlik chose Bradley for a couple of reasons. One, he was offered a tennis scholarship, which helped offset the cost of his education. Pawlik said, “The average income in Poland is $500 a month.” Two, “I was looking for a really good school. My primary reason for coming to the U.S. was school, not athletics,” he said. Pawlik transfered to Bradley after his sophomore year at Szczecin University located in Poland. Ninety hours of his course work were accepted. While most students would have about 60 hours after two years, he acquired more because in Poland students take as many as 15 classes in a semester.

When Byju Joseph MIE ‘05 returned to his hometown of Bangalore, India, this spring, he not only had a master’s degree in industrial engineering from Bradley, but also a job with Cat Logistics. As part of his master’s degree project, Joseph worked with Cat Logistics in Peoria. His supervisors in the Peoria facility were so impressed with Joseph’s work that they recommended him to the Bangalore facility. “I worked on a facility layout planning project, and I will do exactly the same work there,” Joseph said shortly before departing for India. “It’s amazing that I came over here and now am going back not only to my country, but to my hometown, with a job that I got while I was here.” When Joseph graduated with a bachelor’s degree from a university in India, the job market was tight, so he settled for a job in the garment industry that was not related to his studies. “The first six months were O.K. I was making money, but it was not what I wanted to do. That’s when I thought about earning my master’s degree.” Joseph applied to five universities, including Bradley because he had a friend who had attended here. He was attracted to Bradley because of the scholarship he received. Dr. Joseph Emanuel, professor of industrial engineering, says, “Many of our international students keep passing the word, and in most cases, they are very good students.” Joseph’s wife remained in Bangalore, where she works in the chemical industry. “That was pretty tough, leaving her at home, but I was that desperate to leave the garment industry. Now, the place I work will be just 15 to 20 minutes from home. It’s like a perfect ending.”

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Bradley Scout brings home 16 awards The Illinois College Press Association recognized the Bradley Scout for its work in 2004 with 16 awards. Seniors Kelly Kolton and Hyacinth Philippi both earned three awards. Kolton received a first place for feature page design and honorable mentions for inhouse promotional advertisement and front page layout. Philippi garnered first place for her column and shared an honorable mention with Kolton for in-house promotional advertisement and a second place award with junior Rachael Paul for a news story. Both Paul and senior Mike Plona were awarded twice for their entries. Also honored were sophomores Kelly Mahoney, Rich Gioiosa, Jim Zigulich and Travis Austin; juniors Alissa Raschke and Ranae Radford; and 2004 graduates Liz Braun and Michelle Robbins. Journalism professionals throughout Illinois judged over 1,000 entries. For a complete list of award winners, visit the Scout at www.buscout.com.

Leading the way for the engineers of tomorrow by Aimee Roy Say goodbye to the old stereotypes. Gone are the days of the introverted pocket-protector-wearing, slide rule-wielding engineer. Today’s engineers are likely to be found using computer simulations and working on team-based projects. Communication skills have become just as important as math skills. With all of the advances and interesting jobs available in engineering and technology today, it would seem that students would be lining up to take advantage of the endless opportunities and high salaries. The problem is, many students do not understand what engineers really do. Today, more than half of the country’s engineers and scientists are approaching retirement, and more than half of the students in college engineering programs drop out before graduation, leaving the U.S. technical industries with a critical shortage and in need of more than one million new engineers and technical workers. Project Lead the Way (PLTW) may have the solution. A national non-profit organization, PLTW helps schools give students the knowledge and skills they need to excel in high-tech fields. PLTW promotes pre-engineering courses for middle and high school students by forming partnerships with schools, higher education institutions, and the private sector to increase the number, quality, and diversity of graduating engineers and technologists. The program also allows students the chance to find out if engineering is the career for them before they spend thousands of

dollars on college courses, and high school students can earn college credit for their work. The program operates in 30 states, with Bradley as a participating university. Nationally, almost 1,000 high schools participate in the program. PLTW offers two programs which are taught in conjunction with core courses or college preparatory math and science courses and adhere to national standards in science, technology, and math. Comprehensive, ongoing training is available for teachers and career counselors. “Project Lead the Way originated in New York in 1997,” said Richard L. Greene MA ’71, Bradley Engineers for Tomorrow program coordinator. “High schools are now coming on board in great numbers in many states, especially California and Illinois.” The Kern Family Foundation, formed in 1998 through a gift from Robert and Patricia Kern, engineers and owners of Generac Power Systems, Inc., is a major funding source for the PLTW curriculum at Bradley and nationwide. Participating schools receive a three-year grant to pay for software, professional development, and equipment for the program. The foundation works with Bradley to identify Illinois high schools who will implement PLTW curriculum. Bradley acts as the facilitator, assisting the schools with registration, obtaining funding, and selecting courses to add or modify. “The Kerns are highly successful engineers who fear that not enough highly trained engineers will be ready to take America into the future,” said Greene. “As the network of participating schools grows, the community becomes more aware of the opportunities available through Bradley’s engineering program,” said Greene. For more information about the PLTW program, visit www.bradley.edu/cegt/eft/pltw.html.

Speech team takes 1st, 2nd in national tournaments The Bradley Speech Team returned from the National Forensics Association (NFA) Tournament held April 14-18 at the University of Akron in Ohio possessing the title of National Champions. The 29 members of the speech team obtained 572 points, surpassing second place Western Kentucky University with 467.5 points and rival Illinois State University with 450.5 points. In addition to the national title, the team collected many awards in various categories. Attaining national champion status in their respective divisions were seniors Tyler Billman and Scott Pyle, and junior Lacy Lowrey. The Bradley Speech Team also placed a close second in the American Forensics Association (AFA) Championship held at Kansas State University April 1-4. Bradley collected 369 points in the team sweepstakes, but was overcome by Illinois State University’s team score of 372 points. Bradley placed first in six of their 12 tournaments during the 2004-2005 season.

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BU grad shares national inventor of the year award “‘Let him experiment,’ my mom told my unimpressed dad after I turned the family Rototiller into a snow blower during one winter when I was in high school. I think it worked fine in the spring when I turned it back into a Rototiller. Regardless, it was fun,” recalls Scott Leman ’80, the 2004 co-winner of the Intellectual Property Owners Association National Inventor of the Year award. And the fun hasn’t stopped yet. Leman and his mentor, Jim Weber, plus hundreds of team members, developed a new air management system that works with ACERT technology components to drastically reduce diesel engine emissions. In simple terms, these two Caterpillar engineers were honored by a group representing the inventions of 230 companies worldwide for inventing an improvement to the diesel engine. Problem solving comes naturally for engineers, and addressing the stringent emissions regulations while improving fuel consumption took the team an unprecedented 18 months from invention to the time the ACERT engine was placed in a truck. “I carried away an inquisitive nature from Bradley. I wanted to pioneer new territories and not be afraid to tackle the problems. That spirit has been instrumental in helping me solve problems and approach challenges from our management. Fuel consumption is key, and our invention helped us to meet the emissions regulations and improve fuel consumption over competing technologies.” According to Tana Allen Utley ’86, director of Cat Electronics, “Scott Leman is a gifted engineer with an extensive background in fuel system technologies. In this case, he specialized in variable valve actuation, knew what was possible and how it could fit with the other technologies in forming ACERT.” Leman readily admits that he aspired to become an engineer as a result of his inventive high school experiences. A Eureka native, he credits the Illinois Central College/Bradley University combination with making his educational path affordable and profitable. Leman’s Bradley co-op experience enabled him to get his foot in the door at Caterpillar. “The co-op program allowed me to experiment and look at some of the engineering analysis applications we had. In a drive-line analysis group we looked at some of the engineering applications of software,” adds Leman. “That helped spark my interest in the software for my senior project.” This connection between the co-op program and his engineering major solidified where he wanted to begin his career.

Caterpillar Inc.

by Karen Crowley Metzinger MA ’97

Jim Weber, left, and Scott Leman ‘80 were named National Inventors of the Year by the Intellectual Property Owners Association in 2004. Along with the support of many team members, they created and developed ACERT technology components to reduce diesel engine emissions. After graduating from Caterpillar’s college training program, Leman was selected to become a member of a computer-aided engineering group under the direction of Weber. Their paths have crossed consistently over the past 24 years; it’s been a highly productive Caterpillar team. Working on many projects both at home and at work keeps Leman in touch with his creative mindset. Perhaps one of the most fascinating challenges he has undertaken involves his two sons and his penchant for water skiing. “I put a pond in last year, but it’s not big enough to pull a boat around. So, I’m working on an overhead system that could tow a skier around the lake,” smiles Leman. “I think the boys are looking forward to it. Our land in Eureka is my playground, and our sons think so, too. They are not afraid to take things apart. They’ve surprised me a couple of times by taking things apart and putting them back together. Nothing earth shattering – just trying to ‘help dad out.’ I keep tools and lumber in a certain area for them so everything is fair game.” For more information visit www.cat.com. Bradley Hilltopics Summer 2005

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Jeremy Krock ’80

Jeremy Krock ’80 honored the late “Jimmie” Crutchfield with a marker at Burr Oak Cemetery in Alsip. Inscribed at the bottom is one of Krock’s favorite Crutchfield quotes, “We didn’t have time to hate people. We had ballgames to worry about.”

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Going to bat for America’s pastime by Justin Phelps ‘05 Jeremy Krock ’80 wanted to honor one Negro League baseball player last summer. His efforts have turned into so much more. Krock grew up a fan of John William Crutchfield, a 5-foot-7, 140-pound outfielder from Ardmore, Missouri, the hometown of Krock’s maternal grandparents. Krock never saw “Jimmie” Crutchfield play nor heard radio broadcasts of the player whose hitting, running, and fielding have been compared to Seattle Mariners’ outfielder Ichiro Suzuki. Instead, Krock heard tales of “the best thing to come out of Ardmore” during family reunions in the small northern Missouri mining town. “I have a great fondness for that little town,” Krock said. In the summer of 2003, Krock, a Peoria anesthesiologist, visited the “Baseball in America” exhibit in Chicago. In the gift shop associated with the tour, Krock found a book Black Baseball in Chicago by Lester Miller, Sammy J. Miller, and Dick Clark. “I saw where it made reference to Mr. Crutchfield living in Chicago,” Krock said. “And I found out he died in Chicago. I wrote one of the authors, and he was able to tell me which funeral home handled the service and where he was buried.” In the fall of 2003, Krock visited Burr Oak Cemetery in Alsip, Illinois. He was surprised to find no marker for Crutchfield. “I had always heard about him,” said Krock, sharing stories of how the Pittsburgh Crawfords of the 1930s would walk off the field if a fly ball was hit toward center with two outs, because they knew Crutchfield would catch it. “He had a wonderful baseball career; he wasn’t the best player in the Negro Leagues but he was a great player. I thought it was quite sad that he was buried in an unmarked grave.” Krock contacted the Negro League committee of the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) to ask for help. “The show of support was outstanding. Everybody loved this man,” he said. After a call and donation from former baseball commissioner Fay Vincent and an offer from Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf to purchase another former Negro League player’s marker, Krock was able

to honor three players buried at Burr Oak without markers. John Donaldson, a left-hander who once threw three straight no-hitters and was a scout with the White Sox before passing away in 1970, and “Candy” Jim Taylor, whose 45-year career as a player and coach spanned almost the entire black baseball era, received markers with Crutchfield. “And as a result of the publicity,” Krock said, “in June we’ll be able to take care of the eight remaining players we know are buried in Burr Oak in unmarked graves.” The Negro League committee of SABR is searching for more players to recognize. “That’s been an agenda topic at their meetings over the last couple years,” said Krock, a member of SABR. Now Krock has taken on another project. At the ceremony in Alsip, he learned one of “Candy” Jim’s brothers is buried in Springdale Cemetery in Peoria. “Steel Arm” Johnny Taylor pitched and coached before retiring in Peoria. This fall, “Steel Arm” Johnny will have a marker too. “It started out with trying to recognize Mr. Crutchfield,” Krock said. “And then you recognize there’s a lot more, and a lot of it is from the injustices of the two leagues, of no pay or little pay.” For more information, visit www.SABR.org or call 800-969-SABR.

A jersey with hundreds of autographs from former Negro Leaguers was on display at the ceremony in Alsip for Negro League greats “Jimmie” Crutchfield, John Donaldson, and “Candy” Jim Taylor.

Senior Luke Kreamalmeyer, former two-time recipient of the Missouri Valley Conference’s first team all-conference award, will continue his athletic career with the Major League Soccer team, Real Salt Lake. After garnering the MVP award at the 2005 Major League Soccer Combine, Kreamalmeyer was chosen by Real Salt Lake to complement its professional squad. He is the only Bradley soccer player ever to score an NCAA tournament goal. “I always wanted to become a professional soccer player,” said Kreamalmeyer. “It‘s better than having a real job.” Bradley coach Jim DeRose had high hopes for his midfield star to prosper in the MLS, but even he was surprised when Kreamalmeyer became MVP of the MLS Combine. “Once our guys have gotten in that community, they’ve all ascended very quickly,” said DeRose. “Would I have said he would flourish to the point of Combine MVP? Probably not. But I felt comfortable he would be successful.” Kreamalmeyer credits DeRose and the rest of the Bradley coaching staff for giving him the skills to succeed. “I enjoyed myself at Bradley,” said Kreamalmeyer, who has one semester left before graduating. “I’m happy I was chosen to play.”

Spring Sports Wrap Up Women’s golfer Meaghan LeBlanc ’06 shot a one-under-par 215 to earn medalist honors April 19 at the Missouri Valley Conference Championships at Springfield, Missouri. LeBlanc and Agnes Kim ’05 were named to the all-MVC team. ...Men’s golfer Josh Brown ’06 finished fifth in the MVC Championships at Silvis on April 26 and was named to the all-MVC team. ...Third baseman Paul Rice ’07 and pitcher Collin Walker ’06 were firstteam all-MVC selections in leading the baseball team to the MVC Tournament for the first time since 1999. Brad Canada ’05 was named to the second team as a catcher and honorable mention as a first baseman. Brandon Magee ’06, an honorable mention selection as a pitcher, was also named the all-MVC utility player. Canada, Brian Spielman ’05 and Joe Napoli ’06 were also selected in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft in June. Spielman, to the Texas Rangers, and Canada, to the New York Yankees, were selected in the 25th round while Napoli was a 50th round pick to the Rangers. ...Wil Lofgren ’07 and Marko Marevic ’06 were selected for the men’s tennis all-MVC team. ...Softball first baseman Brittany Mynsberge ’05 earned second-team all-MVC honors. ...Bradley will host the 2005 State Farm Missouri Valley Conference Men’s Soccer Championships at Shea Stadium. Basketball

Chuck Buescher ’67, a former two-sport student athlete and coach at Bradley, and the longtime boys basketball coach at Peoria High School, is returning to his alma mater as a men’s basketball assistant. Five Bradley basketball players received Missouri Valley Conference awards in March. Forward Marcellus Sommerville ’06 was picked to the men’s all-MVC first team and was the fourth-leading vote getter for Valley Player of the Year honors. Center Dena Williams ’05, Bradley’s career leader in blocked shots and rebounds, was selected to the women’s all-MVC first team. In April, Williams signed a training camp contract with the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun as a free agent. Other men’s awards winners include guard Tony Bennett ’06, who was named to the five-player MVC all-newcomer team with forward Patrick O’Bryant ’08. O’Bryant was also picked for the all-freshman team. Lawrence Wright ’06 was selected to the five-player MVC all-bench team.

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Marcus Pollard signs with Detroit Lions Marcus Pollard ’94 was recently inducted into the Bradley Athletics Hall of Fame. Pollard, who led the basketball team to a National Invitational Tournament berth during his senior year, signed with the NFL’s Detroit Lions this spring after spending 10 years with the Indianapolis Colts. The Braves Scholarship Society member is pictured here with his wife, Amani, and their two children in the “Marcus Pollard Room,” a lounge for student athletes in Robertson Memorial Field House. Bradley Hilltopics Summer 2005

Dr. Barbara Penelton, Associate Professor of Education, Emeritus; 1969-2002; University of Illinois, B.S., M.Ed.; Indiana University, Ed.D.

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Dr. Richard Hartman, Professor of Business Administration, Emeritus; 1961-2001; Bradley University, B.S.; Indiana University, M.B.A., D.B.A.

Dr. Margaret Carter, Associate Professor of English, Emeritus; 1963-1999; University of Vermont, B.A.; Bradley University, M.A.; University of Illinois, Ph.D.

With a collective 190 years of teaching, five Bradley emeriti faculty reflect on their tenure, changes in students and at the University, and their visions for the future. Meet Dr. Barbara Penelton, a leader in both education and the community, whose mentorship extends to both adults and children, particularly among under-represented groups; Dr. Dick Hartman ’54, known for his integrity and for being the father of today’s business management and administration program at Bradley; Dr. Peggy Carter MA ’50, a highly respected and revered professor whose concentration

Beyond the books has been in British 19th century literature and composition; Dr. Max Wessler ’52, an energetic professor with a passion for thermodynamics, family, Dr. Max Wessler, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Emeritus; 1956-1997; Bradley University, B.S.M.E.; University of Southern California, M.S.M.E.; Purdue University, Ph.D.

music, and his alma mater; and Dr. Allen Cannon, Professor of Music, Emeritus; 1945-1985; University of Illinois, B.M., B.S., M.Mus; Chicago Musical College, D.Mus.Ed.

Dr. Allen Cannon, who has starred as a music professor and a premier violinist. Photos by Duane Zehr

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During your tenure at Bradley, how did the student body change? Cannon: We started to grow with a big influx of G.I.’s who came to school under the G.I. Bill. When Roosevelt passed that bill, he was called a socialist, a communist, and people said, “It’s the worst thing you could have done, Mr. President.” That is what led to our huge development in 1948 and 1949. We went from 600 students to almost 4,000 in a couple of years. We had classes all over the place and didn’t have the buildings for them. Penelton: When I came to Bradley, it was a time of student unrest— the era of civil rights, women’s rights, opposition to the war in Vietnam—so there were lots of student movements on campus, and students were very politically active and aware. Today, students are not really active in politics outside the University, at least not to the extent that they were then. They are probably more focused on careers and academic achievement and less focused on social problems. Carter: I agree that the emphasis on career began to develop in the 1980s. One thing that I’ve noticed in the past few years is the increased emphasis on community service. We now have the Dr. Max Wessler, left, and Dr. Richard Hartman Lewis G. Burger Center for Student Leadership & Public Service. I’ve talked to a number of students who recognize that community service is as important in their lives as getting a good job and making money. Receiving the emeritus designation is a Hartman: When I started teaching in the early 1960s, I might have one, two, high honor in the Bradley University comor three women in a class of 30. By the time I retired, very often it would be a 50-50 split between men and women. Women have so many more opportumunity that recognizes a career of merinities than they did 40 years ago. torious service. Only retiring faculty and Wessler: The increase in the number of women in engineering has been sigadministrative professionals with a mininificant, but it’s not nearly what it ought to be. Also, our graduates, I think, mum of 15 years of service are eligible. are much more professionally astute due to the introduction of year-long Retiring persons are nominated during the team projects, sponsored by industrial and other outside clients. last semester of active service, and after Penelton: In the 1960s, there were many more limitations on the careers women could choose. Many women came into education because they peran evaluation process, are appointed by ceived that first, it was open to them and second, it offered a supplemental the president of the University. There income to a husband who was the primary “breadwinner.” Now with many currently are 110 living Bradley emeriti. more opportunities for women and minorities, they can go into any field they For more information about the emeritus want — engineering, business — a whole range of professions. Students in designation, visit www.bradley.edu/ education today really do like kids and want to work with youngsters. They want to become educators. hilltopics.

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What is the most significant change you’ve seen at Bradley? Cannon: The change from Bradley Polytechnic Institute to a univer-

sity. We used to get letters from the horology department, asking us to send our watches for repairs. The same with automobiles. Students would fix our cars for nothing more than the cost of parts. That was helpful on our small salaries. Hartman: Another change is the death of football and the rise of soccer at Bradley and the excellent program we now have under Coach Jim DeRose. They’ve played in a couple of NCAA tournaments and a couple of former students are playing in Major League Soccer. Penelton: Then you have all the physical changes. Every one of us can walk through the campus and see major changes. Carter: A remarkable change has been in technology. In my field of English, I can remember vividly when we opened the first computer composition classroom back in the 1980s. We had the mainframe over in Holmes Hall. Our composition classroom was on the third floor of Bradley Hall. We had a phone in an office across the hall. I would call for help, and the technicians would come right over. Hartman: Another important change has been the emphasis on the role of teams or groups and on students working on projects with community service organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and for-profit organizations. In the Foster College of Business Administration, we have a one-hour course in team dynamics. If students can’t work effectively in teams, they’re often not going to be hired in industry, because so much work in industry and other organizations is done in the team mode. I’ve noticed this emphasis has evolved over the last decade and a half. Carter: I remember when our business communications course began to use team writing, some of the old-timers were really quizzical about that. “Team writing? How can you give credit to one individual if you’ve got a whole team working on a project?” Of course, the rationale is that in the workplace, they are going to be writing in teams. Wessler: Looking at changes from the standpoint of the institution, Bradley’s emphasis now on research on the part of faculty is significantly greater than it was during my experience. Hartman: In business, in order to maintain accreditation, we need to meet certain research expecta-

Beyond the blackboard Whether it be a serene and shady patch of grass on the quad or a colorful and boisterous gym during a basketball game, everyone who has spent time on Bradley’s campus has a favorite spot. Dr. Allen Cannon says Constance Hall is his favorite place on campus. “Why not? I spend enough hours there!” he jokes. “If you haven’t seen the building recently, you wouldn’t recognize it,” he says, referring to a renovation and addition project completed in 2002 in Constance Hall that includes 4,000 square feet of additional space consisting of multi-media classrooms, a piano laboratory, an electronic computer music laboratory, piano preparatory school studios, and much more. “They kept the original look. No one would ever know there was an addition because they scouted the country for bricks from the 1930s that would match the original bricks. There is so much more room now, within the same confines,” he says. “My favorite place is no longer the same,” says Dr. Peggy Carter MA ’50. “It was the fourth floor lounge of Bradley Hall. We don’t call it a lounge anymore; we call it a conference room. I used to go there on the weekends, sit by the windows, and look out on the quad. It would be so quiet, and I’d read and plan for the week.” “The quad is my favorite place,” says Dr. Barbara Penelton. “Whenever I was trying to work through a question or problem, there was always someone on this campus who I was close enough to that I could say ‘Meet me on the quad,’ and we’d walk and talk about whatever the issue was at hand. Good weather or bad weather, rain or snow, we’d walk the quad.” “During the first half of my career, my favorite place to be was Robertson Memorial Field House during a Bradley basketball game,” says Dr. Max Wessler ’52. “Today, it’s Jobst 306 where I teach my class.” “My favorite place,” says Dr. Dick Hartman ’54, “was my office where all my books were and where I could meet with my students and colleagues.”

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tions. We had to ratchet it up during the 1970s to get initial accreditation in 1978, and now to maintain that level of accreditation, research is a necessity. Carter: One of the things that began to happen at Bradley in the past six or seven years is an emphasis on faculty-student research, and I think that’s marvelous. I could see right away how this would work in the sciences and in engineering, but then I realized it would work in literary studies, as well. Penelton: In education, one of the major changes has been the external influence in the curriculum. As we prepare and develop curriculum, we are bound by state requirements, by the Illinois State Board of Education and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. They are all very influential in the kind of curriculum delivered because of the kind of credentialing that is necessary. These external agencies influencing the accreditation of teachers make for major changes in curriculum and the delivery of that curriculum. In addition to the professional societies, organizations like the Council for Exceptional Children, and organizations that accredit for early childhood and special education, also influence the curriculum. The curriculum is constantly reviewed to get in line with and be consistent with what the state and national requirements are and to prepare students for licensing exams. Wessler: I was back in the classroom this past semester for the first time since I retired in 1997. I taught a course because a faculty member took medical leave. I came in a week after school had begun and it was a real challenge. This was a more advanced course and was the second in a twosemester sequence. If it had been the first, I could have just taken the book and kept ahead of everybody, but that wasn’t possible in this instance. I had to shake a lot of cobwebs loose, but I had a ball. One of the biggest changes, that has altered my approach to teaching, is that students today have access to a variety of digital devices, plus the Internet, that enables them to turn in homework with the right answer, but without having learned the principles applied to achieve a solution. I have struggled to find ways to get students on track to really understand the fundaments and to use that understanding to solve problems.

What is your vision for Bradley University? Penelton: I see Bradley as a regionally—and nationally—recognized insti-

tution in the future, and of course, we’re moving in that direction now. There is something special about a school this size, that offers the crosssection of disciplines that Bradley does and still maintains a very strong focus on undergraduate instruction. That is a special niche for Bradley that we can capitalize on in the future. Hartman: I’d like to see Bradley become one of the premier medium-sized universities in America, not just in the Midwest. It’s going to take a sizable campaign to underwrite some of the needs the colleges have identified. I would hope to see a major campaign coming at us, because without it, that vision won’t be accomplished.

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Who were your mentors at Bradley? Penelton: Romeo Garrett helped me learn the landmines and about campus politics. I learned

about the structure and culture of the institution. Whenever I had questions that weren’t in a

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faculty handbook, I could always turn to him for insight. Cannon: In my case, it was Kal Goldberg. He came just a few years after I did, and I knew right away that he was a brilliant man. I really didn’t fully appreciate his teaching until I retired and took his Economics 101 class. I wanted to know why my students would say, “That was a good class,” and they would talk about him a lot. I found out by sitting in that class. Wessler: When I think of mentors, I first think of my years as a student rather than as a faculty member. Arthur Gault was dean of liberal arts. I had him for calculus, and I loved every minute of it. I feared it when I started, but I earned “A’s” in it. It was a turning point of my life. Carter: I suppose I’d have to mention Olive B. White, who was English department chair and the dean of women. In other words, she was an administrator as well as a top-notch literature teacher. She hired me, and I thought to myself, “Wow, she can do it all.” I think the seeds of my ambition were planted as I watched her. She was so dignified, so efficient, and so learned that through the years I came to realize I wanted the same goal she had. Hartman: I’d say Bill Clarey. I had Bill as an instructor during my undergraduate years, and he was dean when I came to work at Bradley. He helped me over some hurdles.

And in conclusion... Wessler: If you really want to make a change, then higher education is

the place you can do it. I am overwhelmed by the potential for affecting, positively, the direction people take. You can lead them in the other direction, too, so it isn’t an easy challenge. I reflect on the people I’ve had in class and didn’t realize at all where they might end up. I had John Shalikashvili ‘58 in class my first two years as a professor. Who in the world might have looked at that class and thought that this fellow, who talked with an accent and sat there quietly, would one day be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff? What impact did I have? Did I contribute to that? I hope so. That opportunity to be an influence is multiplied many times, by each student we have in class. Some say we don’t get paid enough, but much of our reward comes when students say, “Thank you.” I just can’t imagine a more satisfying career.

Beyond Bradley Retirement means taking time to smell the roses, but it also means moving in new directions. For Dr. Allen Cannon, retirement has allowed him to volunteer at Methodist Medical Center, the tourist bureau, and in public schools. He also teaches for Bradley‘s Institute for Learning in Retirement. “People love it, and I’ve enjoyed it because there are no tests, no grading, and you can lecture on any subject you like,” says Cannon. “Retirement gives me the opportunity to spend more time with my grandchildren,” says Dr. Barbara Penelton. She fills her days doing genealogy work for her family, gardening, and volunteering at the Urban League. “One good thing I experience now is that I don’t have to cram time,” says Penelton. “When I traveled before, I had to find a flight that would get me where I needed to go and hurry up and get me back. Now I can take the train or drive.” Travel and exercise come to mind when Dr. Dick Hartman ’54 and Dr. Max Wessler ’52 reflect on what retirement gives them more time to do. “I walk in the mall five days a week,” says Hartman. “I view that as almost like coming to school every morning.” “My wife and I work out three times a week,” says Wessler. “What a difference it’s made in our vitality.” Dr. Peggy Carter MA ’50 uses her extra free time to teach reading readiness to kindergartners at Harrison School once a week. She says, “I really enjoy working with five- and six-year olds who are just so sweet and innocent and eager to learn about books. It’s just a remarkable experience for me.” Catching a favorite game on television is another popular retirement activity. “I am a terrific sports fan,” says Carter. “I love to watch the Bears, Cubs, or Illini sports. I had all these papers to grade, all these lessons to prepare. Now on a Sunday afternoon, I sit down and I just watch.”

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As the bright red paddlewheel of the Spirit of Peoria churns through the waters of the Illinois River, the words to “Proud Mary” seem to spill over the waves. Life seems “nice and easy” as worries are left at the dock when passengers board for a relaxing riverboat cruise. On a sunny May morning, Captain Alex Grieves ’92, decked out y a w e in a navy blue uniform and crisp white captain’s hat, welcomes a Ridg cy otos by Duane Zeh n group of children and chaperones as they board the Spirit of Peoria r Ph Na y for a field trip. The cruise offers students b both a hands-on history lesson, as they experience a mode of transportation popular in the 1800s, and an environmental lesson, as they gain appreciation for the beauty of John Fogerty, “Proud Mary“ the river. Some teachers add a lesson on commerce, as they talk about yesteryear’s businessmen selling wares from the riverboat and how today’s barges haul various goods along the floating highway. While piloting a paddlewheeler seems like a quaint career, Alex puts his experience behind the wheel into today’s terms. “Piloting a paddlewheeler is almost like playing a video game. The wind and the current of the water change the way we have to dock and to pilot. It’s a different job every day.” His wife Heather Stone Grieves ’92 laughs and interjects, “It’s a big kid’s toy.” When the Grieves accepted this business venture, Alex attended the River School in Memphis, Tennessee. “I learned the rules of the river. I have a U.S. Coast Guard license for 100-ton vessels. It’s almost like an apprenticeship. You have to train for 360 eight-hour days on a vessel the size you want to pilot.” The Spirit of Peoria, with its festive trim and twin smokestacks, is reminiscent of the “floating wedding cake” design. Many fraternity and sorority formals, high school proms, wedding receptions, corporate parties, and field trips are hosted on the riverboat. In addition, sightseeing cruises, overnight excursions, weekend dinner cruises, gospel cruises, and holiday shows also are offered. Alex estimates the Spirit of Peoria makes about 150 excursions carrying approximately 25,000 passengers each year. The Grieves began leasing the boat from the City of Peoria in 1994 and purchased it in 1996. Heather previously rode along on every cruise, selling candy and helping in other ways. Now that they have four children, she stays involved by doing the accounting at home. An art major, Heather says, “It’s a good thing I took some accounting. I earned A’s in it. I really enjoy it.” Maneuvering the boat as it docks, Alex concludes, “It’s hard to get off the river once you’ve been hooked. I grew up on the water; I loved to water ski. It’s different piloting this boat, because it’s 50 feet out of the water and travels seven miles per hour.” For more information, visit www.spiritofpeoria.com.

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Mary Burroughs Heath ’23, October 24, 2004, Sellersville, Pennsylvania.

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Elizabeth Prochazka Batorson ’32, February 25, Chenoa. She was a lifetime member of PEO and was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Peoria. Two children and three grandchildren survive. Merle Yontz ’33, HON ’81, February 5, Peoria. After 16 years at Caterpillar Inc., Merle retired as a vice president in 1977. Earlier, he was president of LeTourneauWestinghouse Co. Merle was a Bradley University Centurion and had served on the board of trustees from 1961 to 1964. He was a city councilman from 1953 to 1957, and was a charter member of the board of Lakeview Museum. He spent 42 years on various boards at Methodist Medical Center. Survivors include his wife Lois, six children, 20 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Lucile Hester Ashman ’35, January 15, Van Wert, Ohio. She was a nurse for more than 40 years and was a charter member of the Bradley University Honor Society of Nursing. Lucile is survived by four children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Roy Gummerson ’36, January 14, Oak Park. He was a teacher, coach, dean, and counselor at Woodruff High School until 1955. He organized the first state cross country meet at Woodruff. He then coached at Oak Park River Forest High School until 1977. Roy was a member of the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame and the Bradley University Sports Hall of Fame for cross country and track. Survivors include his son and seven grandchildren. George Modjeska ’37, December 12, 2004, Naples, Florida. He owned and operated Maco Business Forms Co. for 45 years until retiring. Survivors include his wife Arlene, three children, and four grandchildren.

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Henry Hall ’40, June 23, 2004, Peoria. He was the founder of National Oil Co. and National Marine Sales. He had been recognized at the national level for promoting water safety. Henry was a World War II

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Army Air Forces veteran. Survivors include his wife Blanche, three children, six stepchildren, 20 grandchildren, and several greatgrandchildren. John Scheel ’40, February 24, 2004. Fort Walton Beach, Florida. After working in the retail clothing industry for 30 years, Jack became an Episcopalian priest in 1973. He served as an assistant priest at St. Simon’son-the-Sound for more than 20 years. Survivors include his wife Betty Orwig Scheel ’40, two sons, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Lee Baker ’42, February 12, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He operated his own public relations counseling firm from 1967 to 1992. Earlier, he was a reporter and editor for United Press International. Lee was the author of The Credibility Factor: Putting Ethics to Work in Public Relations. He is survived by his wife Jean and four stepchildren. John “Ted” Flora ’42, February 14, Naples, Florida. He had been the president and CEO of Hagerty Brothers Co. An active community volunteer, Ted was president of the Proctor Hospital board from 1972 to 1976. He was inducted into the Bradley University Centurion Society in 1984, and was a member of Sigma Phi. Ted was a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include his wife Betty, four children, six grandchildren, and a great-grandson. Kenneth Hippe ’42, September 23, 2004, Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was a commercial pilot for Trans World Airlines from 1945 until 1978. Ken was a World War II veteran and had been in the Naval Reserves for 26 years. He volunteered at the veterans’ hospital for 22 years. Survivors include four daughters, 10 grandchildren, a greatgrandson, and companion Nancy Rose. Ruth Short Easton ’42, January 31, Peoria. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross and a Meals on Wheels program for 40 years. She is survived by her husband Robert, two children, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Dale Wetzel ’43, December 5, 2004, Peoria. He owned and operated Ideal Food Market and later worked as a meat cutter for Eagle Foods, retiring in 1983. Dale was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He retired from the Naval Reserves as a lieutenant commander after 28 years. He was active

in Masonic work. Survivors include his wife Frances, three children, four grandchildren, and four great-granddaughters. Alice “Apple” Cunningham Appleby ’44, February 4, Decatur. She taught elementary school in Peoria for 24 years, and then was a substitute teacher in Decatur. She had won national medals in the Senior Olympics. She is survived by Nancy Clapp, whom she raised. James Kellstedt ’46, January 9, Peoria. He served as Peoria County state’s attorney from 1952 to 1956, and operated his own law practice. He held a juris doctor degree from Northwestern University School of Law. He was a World War II Army veteran. His wife Muriel Farrow Kellstedt ’43 and one daughter survive. Margaret Tejeda Chodor ’47, October 23, 2004, Albuquerque, New Mexico. She worked for the village of Streamwood after many years as a travel agent. Margaret was an active volunteer in Albuquerque. She is survived by her husband Richard and her daughter. Mildrajeanne Green Chatterton ’48, December 2, 2004, Ellisville. She was a music teacher in the Avon and Valley school districts. She also taught piano and voice lessons, and was a church organist and choir director in Prairie City. She was an active nursing home volunteer. Survivors include her husband Stuart, five children, 15 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Jack Crisler ’48, December 14, 2004, Peoria. He worked in management for Illinois Bell and AT&T for 42 years. He held an MBA from the University of Illinois, Springfield. Jack served as a captain in the Army Signal Corps during World War II. His wife Kathryn, three children, and four grandchildren survive. Bernard Kemp ’48, January 11, Yuma, Arizona. He and his wife Carolyn Smith Kemp ’49 had operated Peoria businesses including The Kaffee Haus, Dairy King, and Kemp Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. In Arizona, he was a mediator for the attorney general’s office. He was a member of Sigma Phi at Bradley. Other survivors include five children, 12 grandchildren, and five greatgrandchildren. Cardon Burnham ’49, February 19, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. He had been chairman of the music department at Carroll College. He held a master’s degree from the University

of Illinois and a doctoral degree from the University of Rochester. An Army veteran, he served in World War II. Two children, several grandchildren, and a great-grandchild survive. Irvin “Spud” Grossweiler ’49, January 22, Bradenton, Florida. He owned and operated Weyrich Hardware in Pekin for 20 years. He then worked as a real estate broker. He received a commendation medal while serving in the Coast Guard during World War II. Survivors include his wife Martha, three children, and three grandchildren. Charles H. Johnson ’49 MS ’50, December 4, 2004, Plainwell, Michigan. He taught mathematics at DePauw University from 1955 to 1967, and at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point until retiring in 1988. The co-author of a college textbook, he held a doctoral degree from Oklahoma State University. Charles had been a Rotary Club president. He was a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include his wife Lorraine, three children, and seven grandchildren. Emil Koengeter ’49, January 8, Peoria. After 36 years as an engineer, he retired from Caterpillar Inc. in 1985. He had been president of the German-American Society and its Harmonie Singers. He played the accordion in a German band. Two children and four grandchildren survive. Roger Severns ’49, January 9, Los Altos, California. He was a research engineer at Lockheed Missile and Space Co. for 24 years, retiring in 1986. Earlier, he had worked in Washington, D.C., and in Arizona. Roger was a World War II Army Air Forces veteran. Survivors include his wife Virginia, four children, and four grandchildren. Ken Soda ’49, December 11, 2004, Chicago. He was an engineer and inventor for Chicago Dial Co. for 42 years, and then worked as a consultant. He served on the board of Edgewater Presbyterian Church. Ken was a World War II Army veteran. Earlier, he and his wife Midory had been housed in Japanese internment camps. Also surviving are five children and three grandchildren.

1950s

Robert Cowan ’50, February 3, East Peoria. An architect for 45 years, East Peoria’s municipal building was one of his designs. He had played flute and piccolo in the symphony

orchestra and the municipal band, both in Peoria. He was a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include two daughters, four grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Frank Dower ’50, January 27, Springfield. He worked for Kraft Foods, and later was selfemployed in Florida. Frank received several medals for his service in the Army Air Forces during World War II. Peter Impasto ’50, August, 2004, Park Ridge. Van Wasson ’50, November 28, 2004, Moline. He worked for the former Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co. for 41 years, retiring as manager of the energy supply department in 1991. Van was president of Two Rivers YMCA, and was a past president of the local Chamber of Commerce and a number of other organizations. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife Marian, twin daughters, and four grandchildren. Harry Goeppinger ’51, February 27, Peoria. He worked for Caterpillar Inc. throughout the U.S., in Brazil, and in Europe for 30 years, retiring in 1981 as a service engineer. Harry was a World War II Army Air Forces veteran. Survivors include three sons, a stepdaughter, 18 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Richard D. Schmidt ’51, February 8, Peoria. He was a mechanical engineer for Pipco and Pekin Energy, retiring in 1992. He was a charter member of the American Society of Professional Engineers. Dick was a World War II Navy veteran. His wife Marylyn, three children, and four grandchildren survive. Paul Feldhaus MA ’52, February 3, Chico, California. He was a professor emeritus of art at California State University, Chico. Earlier, he started the art department at Spring Hill College in Alabama. His prints won many competitions and are in private collections across the nation. Survivors include his wife Patricia, nine children, and 15 grandchildren. Cloyd Smith ’52, February 10, Lafayette, Indiana. He was a construction manager and general contractor for 40 years, working on projects in Illinois and Indiana. Cloyd was a World War II Navy veteran. He had a private pilot’s license. His wife June and four children survive. Carlee Chester Whipple ’52, January 13, Memphis, Tennessee. She was instrumental

in establishing the kindergarten program in Memphis, where she taught and served as instructional supervisor for elementary. Carlee held a master’s degree from Memphis State University. At Bradley, she was a charter member of Alpha Lambda Delta. Four children and nine grandchildren survive. Margaret Schaefer Camp ’53, December 18, 2004, Bartonville. She had been a history teacher in Springfield and a librarian in Chicago. She was a special services club director for the Army. Peggy assisted in compiling the 1990 census. Her husband Dave, two daughters, and three grandchildren survive. John Driscoll ’53, January 26, Peoria. He worked in the sales department of Wilkins Pipe & Supply Co. from 1957 to 1991. He was active in the Knights of Columbus. Jack was a Navy veteran, serving in World War II and the Korean War. His wife Toni, three children, and four grandchildren survive. Susan Nevitt Watson ’53, January 21, Peoria. She had worked for Commercial National Bank and Dentino Dance Studio. She and her husband Robert M. Watson ’53 were charter members of the local chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Also surviving are four children and five grandchildren. Robert Folkers ’54, February 26, Peoria. He retired from Caterpillar Inc. in 1985 as a field engineer. He served in the Air Force during World War II and the Korean War. Bernice Saeger ’57, February 26, Peoria. Bee had been a grade school teacher at Sipp School for 30 years, retiring in 1980. Survivors include two children, two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Thomas Barden ’58, January 19, Chillicothe. After 30 years at the Illinois Department of Employment Security, Tom retired as an office manager in 1991. He was a Korean War Navy veteran. Survivors include two children, two stepchildren, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandson. Mary McCarthy Heid ’58, January 30, Peoria. She worked as the pastor’s secretary at Holy Family Catholic Church for 20 years. Survivors include her husband James Heid ’65, eight children, and 22 grandchildren. Wayne Kasza ’58, May 25, 2004, Peru. He was employed by the Illinois Department of Transportation, and was District 3 Engineer of the Year in 1982 and 1983. Wayne was Peru’s Bradley Hilltopics Summer 2005

building inspector and zoning officer for the past six years. He was an Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. Survivors include his wife Maureen, two children, and two grandchildren. Kenneth Dickens ’59, February 15, East Peoria. He worked at Caterpillar Inc. for more than 40 years, retiring as a supervisor in 1990. His wife Darlene, two children, and four grandchildren survive. John Sprecher ’59, January 19, Peoria. He worked at Caterpillar Inc. for 45 years, retiring in 1981 as superintendent of the planning/engineering department. John was past chairman of the American Society of Tooling Engineers. He served on the board of the W.D. Boyce Council of Boy Scouts. Survivors include his wife Helen, two children, six grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

1960s

James A. Davis ’61, December 19, 2004, Peoria. He was a highway engineer for the Illinois Department of Transportation for 38 years, retiring in 1995. He then worked as a civil engineer for Maurer-Stutz. Jim was a Marine Corps Reserves veteran. He was an active member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife Jean, three children, and several grandchildren. Thomas Fahnestock ’61, December 20, 2004, Peoria. He worked in data processing at Caterpillar Inc. for 32 years, retiring in 1998. He then worked for Coldwell Banker Devonshire Realty. Tom was active in the restoration of Springdale Cemetery. Idabelle Wright ’61, December 14, 2004, Kingston Mines. She was a teacher in the Illini Bluffs school district for 35 years. She held a master’s degree from Illinois State University. WEEK-TV honored her as a “hometown hero” in 2000 because of her volunteer efforts. She taught Sunday school for 50 years. Edward DeYoung ’62, December 26, 2004, Springville, Utah. Survivors include his wife Mellie, two children, 13 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Lester Jones ’63, January 10, Carol Stream. He was the founder and owner of J.J. Jones & Co. Ltd., an electrical contracting firm. Les also held degrees from the University of Illinois and Trinity Evangelical

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Divinity School. His wife Judy, six children, and six grandsons survive. Marilee Plumley Freint ’64, March 9, Carol Stream. She was a member of Chi Omega at Bradley University. Two daughters and two grandsons survive. Mary “Jo” Owens ’64, January 20, Tempe, Arizona. She was an elementary school teacher for 42 years, first teaching in a country school and then at Harrison School in Peoria for 30 years. Jo was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society for 45 years. W. Ronald Lambert ’66, December 25, 2004, Plainfield. Ronnie was a probation officer in New York City for many years. He is survived by his son and two grandchildren. Marilyn Meister Moore ’67, January 29, Washington. She was a teacher in Peoria public schools for 34 years. Marilyn sang with the Belles of Harmony. Survivors include her husband Max, two sons, two stepsons, and several grandchildren. Sidney Slyman ’67 MA ’71, June 16, 2004, Peoria Heights. He was an executive business consultant for IBM from 1976 to 2002. He was then a consultant for AWC Business Coaches. Earlier, he had been a teacher at Bergan High School and assistant director of gifted education for the state of Illinois. His wife Blanche, two sons, and a granddaughter survive. Edward Dwyer MBA ’69, January 24, Secor. He worked for Caterpillar China Limited in Beijing until retiring in 2000 as operations department manager. He was a farmer at the time of his death. Survivors include his wife Ann, three sons, and three granddaughters. Maxine Hochstatter ’69, December 11, 2004, Wyanet. She was a teacher for 20 years in Mineral and Annawan schools. Maxine served on the board of the Bureau County Fair, and won many awards for her flowers. Survivors include five children, 14 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Marjorie R. Johnson MA ’69, February 25, Santa Fe, New Mexico. She attended art classes at Illinois Central College and Illinois State University for four years. Survivors include her husband Richard L. Johnson MEA ’66, four daughters, and six grandchildren.

1970s

Donald McCraith ’71 MS ’72, January 7, Peoria. He had recently retired as a senior materials engineer at Caterpillar Inc., where he had worked for 39 years. He was a Vietnam War Army veteran and had been stationed in Germany. His wife Carolyn, his mother, five children, and nine grandchildren survive. G. Patrick Riley MA ’71, December 3, 2004, Eureka. He was a retired attorney and had served two terms as Woodford County state’s attorney. He held a juris doctor degree from Drake University. Earlier, he had been a teacher and coach at Eureka High School, and a professional golfer. His daughter and two grandchildren survive. Marian Riebling ’72, February 2, Peoria. She retired from the Illinois Department of Public Aid in 1982 after working as a social worker and then as head of its homemaker service. Three children, nine grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren survive. Harry Davis MA ’73, August 11, 2004, Galesburg. He was a teacher and principal for more than 34 years in School District 205. He also worked part-time at Sears. Harry served in the Marines during the Korean War. His wife Carol and their daughter survive. Stephen Kaspar ’73, October 8, 2004, Tavares, Florida. He was an assemblyman for GNT Conveyors. He also taught at Sylvan Learning Center. He was a Coast Guard veteran. Survivors include his wife Kathy and his mother. Sidney Cooper MA ’74, December 25, 2004, St. Louis, Missouri. From 1980 to 2003 he was an employee assistance program manager for the Department of Defense. He had served as a captain in the Air Force. Survivors include his wife Julie and two children. Elaine Greek ’74, February 19, Eureka. She was an attorney in the Peoria area, specializing in child and family law. She held a juris doctor degree from the University of Illinois. Three sons, several grandchildren, and her mother survive. Monica Avery Hesky ’75, November 11, 2004, Northbrook. She was a medical records administrator at Orsini Home Health Care and had worked at various Chicago hospitals. Survivors include her husband Peter Hesky ’74 and two sons.

Penelope Myers ’75, January 5, Peoria. She had been a secretary at Caterpillar Inc., Westinghouse, and the Human Services Center.

1980s

George Shadid Jr. ’80, February 21, Peoria. He was first vice president of investments, senior investment management specialist at Smith-Barney. George was past president of Catholic Charities, the Bradley Chiefs Club, the B-Club, and Mt. Hawley Country Club. He was a member of the Peoria Zoning Commission. Survivors include his wife Mikie, one daughter, and his parents. Karen Windsor Hanover ’81, January 27, Mason City. She was a pharmacist at Schnucks in Springfield, and had worked at pharmacies in Lincoln, Havana, and Pekin. Karen was the national champion air riflist in her division in 2004. She is survived by her husband Randall and her parents. Harold “Bud” Wilson Jr. ’85, February 19, Peoria. He was marketing director of the Hotel Pere Marquette for the past six years. Earlier, he worked for the Holiday Inn City Centre and for WEEK-TV as a broadcast engineer. He had been president of the Kiwanis Club of Peoria and also served at the district level. Bud was a Vietnam War Army veteran. He is survived by his wife Maureen and one daughter. Darrin Yeager ’88, August 14, 2004, Plainfield. He was a warehouse manager for Gillette Corporation. He enjoyed golf and landscaping. Darrin is survived by his wife Nadine, two children, and his parents.

1990s

Jeanne Tomlinson Skewes MA ’91, December 26, 2004, Peoria. She had been director of children’s ministries at First United Methodist Church. She was an active volunteer and had accompanied and directed numerous musical groups. Jeanne is survived by her husband Rod, her daughter, father, and stepmother.

Faculty John E. Davis John E. Davis, professor of music emeritus, died on April 5. He lived in Peoria. He retired in 1985 after teaching at Bradley University for 35 years. Dr. Davis held a doctoral degree from Columbia University. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was the band director of the 9th Armored Division and had been awarded a Bronze Star. He is survived by his wife Ann, two children, and four grandchildren.

Lesley Graham Lesley Graham, professor of special education, died on March 11. She was the special education program area coordinator. She lived in Peoria. She held a doctoral degree from Illinois State University, a master’s degree from the University of Arizona, and three bachelor’s degrees. Earlier, she had worked in Tucson, Arizona, in Springfield, and at ISU. Dr. Graham presented papers at state, national, and international conferences, including the Oxford Roundtable in England. She was a co-founder of the Mid-State Special Olympics. Survivors include her husband Charles Ziemer Jr., her daughter, and mother.

Frank Gryna Frank Gryna, distinguished professor of industrial engineering emeritus, died on February 22. He lived in Chesterfield, Missouri. Dr. Gryna received the Putnam Award and the Rothberg Award while teaching at Bradley University from 1962 to 1982. He was chair of the industrial engineering department from 1972 to 1975, and served as interim dean in 1977. He received five national awards, and was the author or co-author of five books on quality control. His wife Doris, three children, and eight grandchildren survive.

Anne Plummer Elizabeth “Anne” Plummer Kalish ’62, staff emeritus, died on December 15, 2004. She lived in Coroton Hudson, New York. She was a librarian at Bradley University for almost 20 years until retiring in the midseventies. Her son and two grandchildren survive.

2000s

David R. Carlson ’00, October 22, 2004, Rockford. He was a short-term missionary with Campus Crusade for Christ from 2001 to 2003. He served in Mexico and at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. His father and stepmother survive.

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people & events

Alumni events July 11 Peoria Bradley alumni event at Peoria Chiefs baseball game, third base deck, O’Brien Field, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. game; $20 July 25 Chicago alumni golf outing, Seven Bridges Golf Club, Woodridge, noon lunch, 1:30 p.m. shotgun start; $600 per foursome, $150 per individual July 28 Chicago CABAC suburban happy hour, Alumni Club, Schaumburg, 6 p.m. August 6 Los Angeles alumni picnic and beach party, home of Mary Lou and Gregory Diete�’61, 645 Paseo de la Playa, Redondo Beach, noon August 7 St. Louis SLABAC annual picnic and new student send-off, Creve Coeur Park, Tremayne Shelter, 1-3 p.m. August 25 Chicago CABAC suburban happy hour, Alumni Club, Schaumburg, 6 p.m. September 1 Peoria CIBAC Bratfest, 5-10 p.m., Itoo Pavilion; $6 per person, $20 per family September 10 San Francisco baseball game, San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago Cubs, 1:05 p.m.; $24 September 15 Chicago CABAC networking event, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Schaumburg, 6 p.m. September 29 Chicago CABAC suburban happy hour, Alumni Club, Schaumburg, 6 p.m. October 9 Phoenix �100 Years of Bradley Basketball� with Dave Snell �’76, Paradise Valley Country Club, noon October 27 Chicago CABAC suburban happy hour, Alumni Club, Schaumburg, 6 p.m.

University events October 21 Founder’s Day October 28 & 29 Class of 1955 Reunion Homecoming 2005

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Lake County Forty-one alumni and friends gathered at Mickey Finn’s Brewery in Libertyville last fall for the 10th annual Lake County alumni event. Jerry Heller, Bradley’s senior development director, was the guest speaker.

Chicago The Psychology Department hosted a reception at the Palmer House on May 5. Fourteen alumni joined Dr. Claire Etaugh, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Dr. Wendy Schweigert, associate professor of psychology, who gave a presentation about the department and the renovation of Bradley Hall. Phoenix About 25 alumni, friends, and family watched a Cubs vs. Padres spring training baseball game at Peoria Stadium in Peoria, Arizona, on March 20. A post-game gathering followed at Old Chicago.

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Washington, D.C. About 100 alumni and friends attended an alumni reception featuring the Bradley Chorale on March 14 in the Caucus Room of the Cannon House Office Building. The Honorable Robert H. Michel �’48 and President David C. Broski attended. Shown left to right are Jennifer Rosa �‘06, Jimmy LaHood �’07, Duane Jenkins �’80, and Maria Williams �’05. For information about events and activities in your area, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 309-677-2240, 800-952-8258, or alumnirelations@alum.bradley.edu.

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Monday, October 24 Red & White Spirit Day 4:30 p.m. All-School Homecoming Picnic 6 p.m. Homecoming Pep Rally

Tuesday, October 25 7 p.m.

Volleyball vs. UIC Robertson Memorial Field House

Wednesday, October 26 7 p.m.

Soccer vs. Northern Illinois � Shea Stadium

Friday, October 28 4 p.m. 5 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m.

50-Plus Club Reception Michel Student Center Ballroom Chili Supper Robertson Memorial Field House Bradley Basketball Scrimmages Robertson Memorial Field House Phi Tau Haunted House Alumni Night at Jimmy’s

Saturday, October 29

Monday, July 25

Seven Bridges Golf Club, Woodridge

noon lunch, 1:30 p.m. shotgun start $600 per foursome; $150 per individual

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Gary R. Tippett Memorial Homecoming 5K Run Michel Student Center Atrium Greek Games Lower Bradley Park Class of 1955 Reunion Luncheon Tailgate Party Shea Stadium Homecoming Parade Campus to Shea Stadium Soccer vs. W. Kentucky Shea Stadium, fireworks following Phi Tau Haunted House

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Getting down to business carving wood by Nancy Ridgeway PowerPoint and power tools. Both are important instruments for Dr. Larry Cornwell, professor of business administration. While Cornwell has carved his niche as a beloved professor in the classroom, he has found an artistic outlet in wood carvings.

Beginning the project He first looked at clip art of angels, then asked an artist to draw a pattern once a general idea had been approved. Because Cornwell had never carved human features, such as faces and feet, he made clay models first. When he began the actual carving, he started with the angel’s wing since it wasn’t much different from that of birds he had carved in the past. Once completed, Cornwell entered the angel carving in the Valley Carvers Exposition at Starved Rock State Park, where he took first place in the religious class and also won the Carvers’ Choice Award, an honor given by his peers. Now he is looking forward to completing more wood carvings of humans. “This experience helped build my confidence. Now I’m working on a carving of one of my grandchildren. I’m using a photo from a dance recital. The biggest problem is I have nine grandchildren, so this won’t be a single project.”

A book, a knife, and wood

Dr. Larry Cornwell, professor of business administration, emeritus, recently carved this wall mural, now on display in Peoria‘s OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.

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Cornwell, who received the emeritus designation upon his retirement in May, has been creating wood carvings of wildlife for many years. He recently accepted a new challenge. He carved a wall mural, made of cherry and measuring approximately 54 inches square, of an angel holding a child. The mural, titled “Comfort and Peace,” is displayed on the fourth-floor pediatrics intensive care unit at the Children’s Hospital, in Peoria’s OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. He was commissioned to do the work by the Children’s Hospital, which had received a gift from the family of Vanessa Paulsen. “She had been born with serious heart problems and had such small veins they didn’t think she would live. She lived almost five years,” says Cornwell, who did not know Vanessa but was referred to the hospital by another friend who also does carvings. The project presented new challenges for Cornwell, who says, “I had not tried to carve a human before, and I had done nothing that big. I spent last summer on this project.”

Cornwell began wood carving in 1989. “I saw carvings at Silver Dollar City and Branson, and they always intrigued me. I bought a book, a knife, and a piece of wood at Silver Dollar City. I started taking lessons from a carver in Washington. Since then, I’ve taken a lot of lessons and bought a lot of tools.” He began with carving birds, then animals, then became interested in relief carving and stylized carvings. “That’s probably where I’ve been the most successful in competition and selling. I also got involved with the Affiliated Wood Carvers, an international organization that holds a competition in Davenport, Iowa, each year. I served on that board for eight years. I worked with the judges, so I learned a lot of things, but I didn’t do a lot of carving. Getting commissioned to do this piece has prompted me to do some carving again.” Reflecting on the angel project, he comments, “While working on the carving for three months, I had plenty of time to think about what it represented. I felt that the angel represented the physicians, nurses, and support staff of the Children’s Hospital. The child represents the many children who come to the hospital for help. The clouds represent the family and friends who provide support for the children. I hope the carving will provide all of these people with ‘Comfort and Peace.’” To view more of Cornwell’s work, visit his Web site at www.rockcreekcarvings.com. To view a slide show of his work, visit www.bradley.edu/hilltopics.

InAppreciation

$3.2 million gift to “empower women” Cecelia Chesko Wheeler ’42 gave an

estate gift in excess of $3.2 million to the College of Education and Health Sciences, the fourth largest gift in Bradley‘s history. President David Broski notes that this gift “provides a means for the University to carry forth its mission and to excel.” Dr. Joan L. Sattler, dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences, recalls Mrs. Wheeler’s wish for her estate gift to “empower women.” A Peoria native, Mrs. Wheeler moved to Seattle, Washington, after graduating from Bradley in the discipline at that time of home economics. She interned in dietetics at the University of Washington, and in 1962, she earned a master of science degree. She served as the director of food service for the Highline Washington School District for 14 years and was a member of the American Dietetics Association. She was also a GRI and CRS licensed real estate agent with the King County Realtors for 40 years. Dr. Nina Collins, professor and chairperson of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, comments, “Mrs. Wheeler left Bradley with a degree and dreams for her future in 1942. The credentials she earned at Bradley allowed Dr. Nina Collins her to complete an internship and become a registered dietitian. She saw the world through lenses partially provided by her Bradley education as she became a highly success-

ful real estate agent and a passionate advocate to empower women and children through her community service.” The Wheeler gift will have a profound impact on the department in a variety of ways. Dr. Collins, a nationally recognized scholar in the history and philosophy of family and consumer sciences, received the distinction of being named the first endowed C.C. Wheeler Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences. She currently serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences. Within the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, interest from the Wheeler endowment will allow for the creation of a multi-disciplinary center to enhance faculty and student research and service relevant to the field of family and consumer sciences. Faculty and students will have the opportunity to collaborate with other colleges, universities, and institutions as the center’s mission is more fully developed. The establishment of the Wilson Chesko Hurd Endowed Scholarship will also allow for an increase in scholarships and recruitment opportunities. Incoming freshman Laura McCormack of Libertyville is the first Wilson Chesko Hurd Scholar recipient for undergraduate research for the new academic year. Cecelia Chesko Wheeler’s lasting legacy speaks to the faith of Bradley alumnae throughout the world and their continued support of academic endeavors on the Hilltop. Dr. Collins adds, “Her generous gift to Bradley University is a reflection of Mrs. Wheeler’s desire to touch the future and make a difference in current and future students’ lives.”

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