Hilltopics Fall 2008 by Bradley University

Bradley University Fall 2008

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president’s prelude

it is hard to believe that when Lydia Moss Bradley founded this great institution 111 autumns ago, she could not vote for her mayor, her senator or her president. But just because Mrs. Bradley never enjoyed America’s greatest right doesn’t mean she wasn’t a political force. She was. By her philanthropy, by her community involvement and by the sheer force of her will, Lydia Moss Bradley was one of the most influential people — man or woman — in Peoria and the state of Illinois. In a time when most women stayed at home, Mrs. Bradley also became a force in the business community. She was the first woman to serve on a national bank board. She owned vast acres of land. Indeed, Mrs. Bradley was one of the wealthiest people in America. On Founder’s Day, October 3, we will bring to our campus six amazing women — three have had stellar careers in public service, and three have made their marks in business. They will appear at our inaugural Leadership Forum that will explore “Celebrating Women in Leadership.” That is a subject the women pictured below know something about; each has carved her own special and unique niche. Those discussing their careers in public service will be the Honorable Rita Garman, Illinois Supreme Court Justice; Dr. Robin Kelly ’78 MA ’82, chief of staff to the Illinois state treasurer; and Dr. Sara Rusch, dean of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. Speaking about their business experiences will be Tana Allen Utley ’86, Caterpillar, Inc. vice president, chief of technology; Mary Schmidt, State Farm Insurance vice president, human resources; and Karen Jensen, president and CEO of Farnsworth Group. They will discuss key leadership principles and core values that have guided them in their professions, and answer our students’ questions. The event will begin at 2 p.m. at Dingeldine Music Center, with a reception following. Developing future leaders in business, public service and every discipline is a high priority at Bradley University. The Foster College of Business Administration, through its Executive Development Center, and the Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service, co-sponsors of the Leadership Forum, assist our students every day to become leaders. It is their mission, and they do it well. Lydia Moss Bradley established Bradley Polytechnic Institute to provide greater opportunities for both men and women. Her successors have done so for more than a century. The women participating in this forum, both alumnae and our guests, continue to build on our founder’s vision and honor her legacy. I’m looking forward to a fascinating and dynamic discussion. I hope you will join us for this enlightening presentation. As you can tell, there is much excitement on the Hilltop, with students back on campus and the University receiving national recognition (see page 3). I hope you enjoy reading about the accomplishments of our talented faculty, students and alumni as we continue our journey toward being a university of national distinction. Go Braves. Warm regards,

hon. rita garman Illinois Supreme Court Justice, 4th district

dr. robin kelly ’78 ma ’82 Chief of Staff to the Illinois State Treasurer

dr. Sara rusch

tana allen utley ’86

mary schmidt

karen jensen

Dean of University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria

Caterpillar Inc. Vice President, Chief of Technology

State Farm Insurance Vice President, Human Resources

Farnsworth Group President and CEO

Fall 2008

Volume 14 Issue 4

Start your (flex-fuel) engine!

As part of a capstone class that often works with international companies, four mechanical engineering students converted a Peoria dentist’s 1967 Aston Martin into a flex-fuel vehicle for a modern version of the 1908 Great Race.

Camp Big Sky welcomes all

The Guidi family has been working for years to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Now they’re doing that by operating an accessible camp outside Peoria.

The power of art

Mary Mathias, MFA ’05 and Nana Ekow Maison, MFA ’04 paint using unusual techniques, but both agree that their distinctive styles make their art speak more than words could say.

Into the blue

Marketing professor Dr. Ed Bond had the opportunity of a lifetime when he was invited to fly with the Blue Angels in a Boeing F/A-18 Hornet.

Departments ViewPoint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

InMemory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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AlumniNews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

SportScene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CampusView. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

ClassNotes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Staff

Administration

Karen Crowley Metzinger, MA ’97 editor

Joanne K. Glasser president

Nancy Ridgeway associate editor

Kathy Fuller assistant vice president for university relations

Justin Phelps ’05 assistant editor Gayle Erwin mcdowell ’77 contributing editor aimée roy contributing writer sarah dukes designer Duane Zehr university photographer Daniel Manson director of web communications Cover photo by Kevin May

shelley epstein assistant vice president for university communications

Student Staff Assistant Abby Wilson ’10

ViewPoint Send your letters & e-mail

I graduated from Bradley University on June 14, with the class of 1948, which included Congressman Robert H. Michel ’48 HON ’81. In October 1998, I attended the 50th reunion where I was asked to give the invocation. My wife is deceased, and I have three children, Cathie Schanes and John and Mark Heitz. I grew up in Washington, Ill. During that time, Bradley was known for its Horology department or watchmaking. In 1939, I enrolled at the University of Illinois, but had to quit shortly after that year. I started working at Caterpillar in 1940 and in 1942, I joined the U.S. Navy. After 30 months of duty, I returned to Caterpillar. In 1946, I learned that Bradley was starting a mid-term enrollment, so I quit Caterpillar and enrolled under the GI Bill of Rights. After two years at Bradley, I graduated with a bachelor of science degree in business management. I received a wonderful education during my years at Bradley. I worked 11 years in management for Montgomery Ward and 20 years for the Retail Clerks Union, retiring in 1978. My aunt, Irene Philips Heitz, graduated from Bradley Polytechnic Institute in 1906. Her estate granted money to Bradley, which was used to build a dormitory, Heitz Hall. My grandson, Cory Schanes ’98 graduated with a bachelor of science degree in business management. I am writing to Bradley Hilltopics to support the Campaign for a Bradley Renaissance. Bradley University is a wonderful school. The changes that are being made to the campus will provide space for better educational facilities and assure a bright future for the Bradley experience that was envisioned by the founder, Lydia Moss Bradley. Merle J. Heitz ’48 North Fort Myers, Fla. You may thank the staff of Hilltopics and all the dedicated people who appear in the pages of the Summer 2008 issue for this donation. I was inspired to contribute after reading about the plans described therein. Though I transferred and graduated from UC Berkley in 1942, my two years spent at Bradley gave me a good start.

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Comstock Hall, at the corner of Bradley and Institute, is the renovated home to the following members of Alumni Relations, Bradley Hilltopics, and Development: front: gayle Erwin McDowell ’77, Abby Wilson ’10, Lori Winters Fan ’80, Karen crowley Metzinger, MA ’97, Dea Englebrecht, Gail Reynolds, Trish Blattenberger. Back: Justin Phelps ’05, Nancy Ridgeway, Tom Gunter, Kathy Fuller, Dave Snell ’76, Daniel Manson, Dana Meister, Julie pfleeger Holmes ’06, Reggie Bustinza ’03, and Sarah Dukes.

The alumni department seems to consider me worthy of receiving alumni news, for which I am grateful. Barbara Walker Seeburger ’42 Carmel, Calif.

Submit your Last Lecture nomination Who at Bradley inspired you the most? The first annual Bradley University Last Lecture was given in April by President Joanne Glasser, who donned costume and makeup to play herself in the year 2033, on the eve of her retirement from Bradley. President Glasser “reflected back” on what her 25 years at the University might be. Whose vision, ideas, passions, or thoughts on life would you like to hear? Did a professor or member of the Bradley staff inspire you to see the world in new ways, to do things you’d never done before, to work to make the community or the world a better place? Students and alumni are encouraged to nominate faculty or staff to present the 2009 Last Lecture, to

be delivered as if it were his or her last ever. To submit a nomination, include the following: • Faculty or staff nominee’s name, title, and position at Bradley • Essay addressing the following question: “Why would you like to hear this faculty or staff member address the question, ‘If this were your last time to speak to a group of students, what would you say to them?’ ” • Your name, graduation year (actual or anticipated), phone number, e-mail address, and major. Nominations may be submitted online at bradleyhillel.org/lastlect.html; by e-mail to seth@bradley.edu; or by mailing the nomination to Last Lecture Nomination, c/o Bradley University Hillel, 702 N. Duryea Pl., Peoria, IL 61606. Deadline for nominations is Friday, October 17, 2008. This program is sponsored by Bradley University Hillel. Dr. Seth Katz, Assistant Professor of English Peoria, Ill.

© Bradley University 2008 Bradley Hilltopics is published in winter, spring, summer, and fall by Bradley University for alumni, faculty, staff, parents of students, and other friends of the University. Send letters and address changes to: Hilltopics, Bradley University, 1501 West Bradley Avenue, Peoria, IL 61625. 309-677-2249 fax 309-677-4055 e-mail: hilltopics@bradley.edu Web site: bradley.edu/hilltopics campus information: 309-676-7611 Bradley University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and the promotion of equal opportunities for all persons regardless of age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The University also is committed to compliance with all applicable laws regarding non-discrimination, harassment, and affirmative action. Bradley Hilltopics reserves the right to edit all letters to the editor based on length and content.

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National media rank Bradley among best U.S. News & World Report Bradley is ranked sixth among comprehensive universities in the Midwest for the second consecutive year in the list of “America’s Best Colleges,” published annually by U.S. News & World Report. The University, also the fourth highest Midwestern school in the “Great Schools, Great Prices” list, has earned a top ranking for more than 10 consecutive years. The College of Engineering and Technology is ranked 27th nationally, and its manufacturing program is rated third in the nation. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is among the top 100 such programs nationwide in “America’s Best Graduate Schools.” Released each summer, the U.S. News rankings are based on a number of factors including faculty resources, student selectivity, retention rate, class size, financial resources, and alumni giving. Bradley boasts an 88 percent freshman retention rate, nearly 50 percent of classes have fewer than 20 students, and more than 80 percent of faculty are full time. Visit usnews.com for more information. Princeton Review For the 10th consecutive year, The Princeton Review named Bradley one of “The Best 368 Colleges” in the nation. In July, the Review cited

Bradley’s small class size and graduation placement rates, as well as the close relationships students are able to build with professors. Bradley’s technological advancements in the Caterpillar Global Communications Center also contributed to the recognition. The Princeton Review includes about 15 percent of America’s four-year colleges in its annual publication, based on feedback from students, visits to schools, and opinions of independent college counselors, students, and parents. Visit princetonreview.com for more information. Forbes.com For the first time Forbes.com has ranked America’s best colleges and universities, and Bradley has been ranked among the top 10 percent. From more than 4,000 colleges nationwide, Forbes.com evaluated 569 universities based on 7 million student evaluations of courses and instructors, alumni recognized in Who’s Who in America, the percentage of students who graduate in four years, average student debt, and students and faculty who have won distinguished national awards. In the last two years, Bradley alumnae have received a Pulitzer Prize and an Academy Award. “Forbes.com is another independent confirmation that Bradley University is one of the best schools in the nation,” said President Joanne Glasser. “This national distinction is reflective of our strong academic programs and the commitment of our talented faculty to exceptional instruction and student success.” Visit forbes.com for more information.

Faculty and staff honored for exemplary efforts The following faculty and staff were honored at the University Conference in August: Caterpillar professors Dr. David Schmitt and Dr. Susan Berry Brill de Ramirez received Caterpillar professorships. This honor recognizes the highest level of scholarship among senior faculty who hold tenure and have the rank of full professor. Schmitt, Caterpillar professor of psychology, and Brill de Ramirez, Caterpillar professor of English, are the 11th and 12th professors recognized since 2000. Burgess Award The Theodore G. Burgess Award for Excellence in Interdepartmental Collaboration was presented to the Department of Theatre Arts, the Multimedia Program, and Information Resources & Technology. Collaborative projects include productions of The Adding Machine and Alice (Experiments) in Wonderland; the “Tunnel of Oppression;” and the Red Tie Gala for the Campaign for a Bradley Renaissance.

First Year Faculty Award Dr. Joshua Lewer, assistant professor of economics, was selected for this award based on student evaluations, peer visitation, course innovation, and instructional improvement. He teaches at all levels, from introductory classes to Executive MBA courses. Outstanding Academic Advisor Dr. Tim Conley, associate professor of English, was commended for his guidance in every aspect of advising, including discussing graduate school and career options with English majors as they approach graduation. Presidential Award President Joanne K. Glasser has established a Presidential Award to recognize faculty and staff for extraordinary service. George Brown, associate professor of theatre arts; James Ferolo, assistant professor of multimedia; and Kathy Fuller, assistant vice president of University Relations, were commended for their efforts with the Red Tie Gala.

pointofpride ILR receives major grant and new name The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) has received a $100,000 grant from the Bernard Osher Foundation. In July, ILR was renamed the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. “Our ILR has great potential for growth to satisfy the emerging learning needs of the aging population in our area,” said Jon C. Neidy, MA ’01, associate director of Continuing Education. “The creation of an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Bradley will enable us to expand the breadth and depth of our programming.” The grant will be used for marketing, additional staffing, and new programs, such as study groups, active learning trips, a retirement weekend, and expanded intergenerational programs with students. The San Francisco-based Osher Foundation is a philanthropic organization that has supported higher education and the arts for 30 years. It awards post-secondary scholarships to selected institutions nationally. Bradley, the University of Illinois, and Northwestern are the only Illinois universities supported by the Osher Foundation. Neidy said that the grant is an honor — typically only two schools per state receive a grant from the Osher Foundation. Visit bradley.edu/ continue/olli-classes for more information.

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Movie debuts on CBS The life of acclaimed elementary teacher and author Brad Cohen ’96 is the subject of a Hallmark Hall of Fame movie scheduled to air Sunday, December 7, on CBS. Based on his 2005 book, Front of the Class, the movie tells Cohen’s story of how Tourette Syndrome made him “the teacher he never had.” Cohen is the instructional lead teacher of curriculum and staff development for Cobb County school district near Atlanta, Ga. Starring James Wolk as Cohen, the screenplay was written by Oscar nominee Tom Rickman and directed by Oscar winner Peter Werner. Visit bradley.edu for airtime or check local television listings for Hallmark Hall of Fame’s “Front of the Class.” Visit frontoftheclassbook.com or bradley.edu/hilltopics/ cohen for more information.

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Psych department honors former NCIS leader Alumnus Award conferred by Bradley’s psychology From a Miami police officer to the director of Naval department. The award coincided with the 60th Criminal Investigative Services, David Brant ’74 has an anniversary of the Psychology Club and the 40th impressive resume. One of the highest-ranking civilian anniversary of Bradley’s Psi Chi chapter, the national officials as director of NCIS from 1997 to 2005, he honor society in psychology. Said Dr. Tim Koeltzow, implemented changes to the program’s priorities after the assistant professor of psychology and faculty advisor for USS Cole was attacked in 2000. He also navigated the both groups: “Mr. Brant was of particular interest to the program through the time following the September 11, department as the first awardee in that his career path is 2001 terrorist attacks. not only one of obvious distinction, “The bombing of the Cole was but it represents the types of an unprecedented attack on U.S. opportunities that psychology majors assets,” said Brant, who also can pursue without necessarily created and organized the NCIS pursuing a graduate degree in Multiple Threat Alert Center, the psychology.” Brant received a Combating Terrorism Directorate, master’s degree in criminology from and many other informationIndiana State University in 1975 and sharing projects. “Elements is a graduate of the Senior Executive responsible for that event were Course at the John F. Kennedy School also connected to, and players in, of Government at Harvard University. 9/11. Not only did that change Brant said he originally chose to the intensity of U.S. assets being study psychology because “all things a target, but it had ramifications in life revolve around human on how the entire U.S. community interaction, and I was interested in viewed terrorist threats. For me learning why folks do what they do personally, as the head of the and are what they are.” He added, “I agency that had a part in that probably didn’t think about ‘public mission, it was the recognition service’ during my early undergraduthat, ‘Wow, we’re in another era. ate years. I began moving toward This is the first time in a real-life David Brant ’74 has used psychology ‘serving the public’ via a law situation that we see a willingthroughout his distinguished career in law enforcement career my senior year ness to attack U.S. interests in enforcement. “Criminals, spies, terrorists and into grad school. I then started a different form.’ ” — the focus of my career — what makes to realize that I didn’t really want In 29 years at NCIS, which people behave how they do, is absolutely to study or read about things but was formerly called NIS, Brant key in detecting, deterring, and preventing wanted to be ‘hands on.’ ” His was an investigator, first-level wrongful, hurtful acts,” he said. training began as a police officer in supervisor, head of an office, Miami for 18 months before joining head of a region, and head of NCIS. “I love Bradley,” Brant said, citing “the great counter-intelligence before ultimately becoming director. atmosphere, small size, the opportunity to know about Ask Brant about NCIS though, and he’s quick to mention that the CBS television show by the same name accurately everybody, and the tightness of the campus.” At Deloitte & Touche, Brant serves as director and depicts the investigative work of his agency. During his provides consulting services to the Transportation Services years at NCIS, network executives spent time learning Administration, Justice Department, and U.S. Coast Guard. about NCIS. They decided to sell the pilot as a spinoff of Other awards bestowed on Brant during his career JAG, another military criminal investigation show. “In include the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award in many of the first-year shows, the basic facts were from 1989; Distinguished Civilian Service Award in 2001; true-life investigations that NCIS has conducted,” Brant Presidential Rank Award in 2002 which recognizes career said. “Obviously, we worked closely with the producers government senior executives for their exceptional and writers to alter the scenarios so they weren’t 100 long-term accomplishments; and the Secretary of Defense percent true. And the investigations were long since Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service in 2005. closed and completed.” Brant and his wife Merri Jo live in Washington, D.C., Now a partner in the federal practice at Deloitte and have two grown children. & Touche, in May he received the first Distinguished duane zehr

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Study abroad brings new perspective by Aimée roy With the increasingly global nature of the economy, students now more than ever benefit from an international academic experience. Through Bradley’s Office of International Programs, students have a variety of opportunities for international study. “We take students on site visits, but they are not tours,” Dr. Christine Blouch, director of international programs, said. “The site visits and excursions are generally tied to an academic assignment or analysis. When Bradley students work with a student from Vienna, for example, they get to see themselves through another person’s eyes, but it is another person like them — a young, hip, university student — so they are confronting people just like them who may have certain questions, queries, and attitudes about America.” Students in all majors participate in the study abroad program, many of them realizing that a study abroad experience listed on a resume may make them more marketable in today’s competitive job market. The enrollment numbers for the short-term, faculty-led study abroad programs have increased significantly in the past three years, with 176 participants in 2005 compared to approximately 340 participants in 2008. More than 40 faculty members are involved, and many new locations and courses have been added this year. During the January and May/June interims, students can choose from a variety of short-term, intensive academic programs abroad. Last year, more than 300 Bradley students took advantage of the opportunity to study abroad through the short-term programs. For the May/June 2008 interim, students chose from Barcelona, Berlin, Dublin, Sydney, and Vienna. Courses offered included “Exposition: Writing About Travel,” “Expedition on Media & Culture,” “Art in the

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Human Experience,” “Race, Ethnicity, & Minority Relations,” “Human Resource Management,” “Contemporary Europe — Germany Since 1900,” and others. In addition to interim options, students may study abroad for a semester or a year. “Every time we teach a course it changes,” said Dr. Tim Conley, associate professor of English. “Since students and faculty are together so much of the time abroad, you really have to be nimble.” The total cost, including airfare, room and board, varies. Students attending the programs for a semester or longer are generally able to use part or all of their Bradley financial assistance packages. The program prices include more than just the tuition for the credits the student earns. A typical day involves classwork for three hours in the morning followed by a 45-minute general group meeting. Afternoons are spent working on writing, interacting with the students from that culture, and exploring the city. “When students go abroad, we want them to meet new people, open their minds, try new things, and venture out independently,” said Blouch. “We hope the students will see life and themselves from a different perspective.” Visit studyabroad.bradley.edu for more information.

new 600-space parking deck on Main Street was ready for use in August.

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Markin Family Student Recreation Center will be dedicated October 23.

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and outdoor dining areas at Williams Hall were expanded, and the serving area was renovated. A sprinkler system was added to meet regulations for 2013. The east side of the building underwent changes including a renovated heating system, new tile floors, and new furniture. Two accessible rooms were added to the second floor. The same changes will be made to the west side of the building next summer.

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in the Michel Student Center were replaced.

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pulitzer speaker Pulitzer Prize winner Renée C. Byer ’80 will deliver the 2008 Bunn Lecture at 5 p.m. Thursday, October 2, at the Horowitz Auditorium in the Caterpillar Global Communications Center. Byer won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize in Feature Photography for a series that chronicled the journey of a mother and her son through childhood cancer. Twenty of her prints are on exhibit in the Hartmann Center Gallery through October 6. Visit bradley.edu/hilltopics/byer to view the awardwinning photos, or read more about “A Mother’s Journey” in the Fall 2007 issue of Bradley Hilltopics.

than 30 parking spots were added to the St. James Apartments lot.

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the construction WebCam on the Puterbaugh Men’s Basketball Practice Facility and Athletic Performance Center at explore.bradley.edu/ construction.

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a time-lapse movie of the partially completed Markin Family Student Recreation Center on BU’s homepage, bradley.edu.

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Stairway to wellness By abby wilson ’10

Gymnast overcomes hurdles

Employees at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center have a new reason to take the stairs, thanks to art instructor Heather Brammeier ’00 and nine students. The group volunteered about 40 hours and painted a series of murals on seven landings in one of the hospital’s stairwells to encourage wellness. OSF wellness specialist Pam Lichtenstein contacted Brammeier in spring 2007 with the possibility of painting the murals to encourage hospital employees to take the stairs instead of the elevator, as well as engaging in general healthy behavior. Brammeier began working on a design inspired by her own garden. Once a design and color palette were decided upon, the students penciled a grid onto the walls. By referring to a gridded version of the original design, students were able to enlarge the design into the corresponding grid on the walls. Next, the students looked at pictures of flowers and began adding their own touches to the murals. Finally, they added inspirational quotes such as “Wish it…Dream it… Do it” to the top layer of each mural. Connie Williams ’10 commented, “I just thought it sounded like fun, and I haven’t been disappointed.” For Becky Goughnour ’09, painting the murals provided an opportunity to bring her art to the community. “It’s a good way to get out in the community — a way to share art because not everyone gets to see it.”

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top: Heather Brammeier ’00 below: becky goughnour ’09 and robyn rognstad, mfa ’10.

Over the past year, Kristin Kaye ’11 has experienced more hands-on interaction in her field of study than any internship could provide. The 20-year-old dietetics and psychology double major took a one-year leave of absence from Bradley to compete around the world in rhythmic gymnastics with the U.S. Senior National Group Team four years after an eating disorder forced her from the sport. Kaye thought her career ended in 2003 at the age of 15, during her time on the Senior National Team. While away from the sport, she worked with doctors and therapists to overcome her eating disorder. She began rhythmic gymnastics when she was 8 years old; her coaches thought she could go far. “I didn’t really have any expectations for myself going into it,” says Kaye, who won the Level 8 Junior Olympic Championships in 2000. She continued to compete as an individual, and in 2001 joined the Junior National Team. The next year, she became the 2002 Junior National Champion. “I tried to think that was the end of my gymnastics career,” Kaye says. “I tried to find new interests — and I did — but I realized there was something missing.” Her therapists and doctors believed returning to gymnastics would trigger unhealthy dietary behavior. During her freshman year at Bradley, however, she decided it was time to go back. “When I got the idea of coming back, I really thought I could use what I’d learned through working with a dietitian and a psychologist and apply that to being on the team.” Kaye spent the year traveling the world, representing the United States in several European competitions, even though the American rhythmic gymnastics team was unable to win a spot in the Olympics. However, they did beat one Olympic-bound team and tied another at a competition in Portugal. Kaye helped start a support group on campus for people struggling with eating disorders and also speaks for the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). She wants to work with other gymnasts struggling with eating disorders. “I feel like I’m done with this part of my life. Now I can move on to finish my education and help other athletes.” Since Kaye has left competitive rhythmic gymnastics, she has taken up ballroom dancing. To view photos of Kaye’s travels, visit bradley.edu/hilltopics.

Professor serves to improve U.S.-China business relations By nancy ridgeway Dr. James Adrian, Bradley professor of civil engineering and construction since 1972, is serving as the U.S. construction education expert for the U.S.-China Business Council Best Practices Exchange. Established by President George W. Bush through the State Department, Commerce Department, and China, the Best Practices Exchange is designed to improve business liaisons between the two countries in the areas of construction and engineering. Leaders in the construction industry nominated Adrian for the position, because his experience goes beyond the classroom. The author of 16 college textbooks, Adrian is a productivity and cost consultant for major construction projects worldwide, including the Big Dig project in Boston, the Golden Gate Bridge upgrade in San Francisco, a U.S. Air Force base in Egypt, the underground railroad “Tube” system in London, and oil refinery off-shore drilling in Dubai. Adrian is a consultant for four of the largest construction and engineering corporations in the world: Bechtel, Black and Veatch, Parsons, and Fluor. He comments, “If there’s a big project in the States, or if one of my clients is involved in an overseas project, I’m probably involved in some way.” Discussing the founding of the Best Practices Exchange, Adrian explains, “China has violated business practices, and still, we’ve had open arms, allowing their companies to do business here. Since March 2004, only one U.S. construction and engineering company has been allowed in China. Many others have been prevented from doing business there. The Department of Interior is trying to handle this professionally and work toward establishing criteria for businesses in both countries.”

“ The China Best Practices assignment has allowed me to put the Bradley name into China, which should ultimately help us and our students.” — Dr. james adrian The overall goal of the Best Practices Exchange is to share visions of what the best business practices would be in both countries and to see that companies follow the resulting criteria. Giving an example, Adrian says, “In our country, construction and engineering companies must have financial bonding. That’s not required in China.” As these practices are considered, Adrian’s role is to encourage policies that ensure Dr. James Adrian is shown at an oil refinery in Venezuela. He is known companies will be required to present evidence of ongoing education in order to be eligible for his expertise as a professor of civil engineering and construction to conduct business in both countries. Joint forums with leading experts and organizations at Bradley, and as a productivity and cost consultant for major from both countries were held in China in June 2007 and in Washington, D.C., in March construction sites worldwide. 2008. Another meeting is scheduled for December 2008 in China. Adrian hopes his involvement will bring added prestige to Bradley. He says, “The China Best Practices assignment has allowed me to put the Bradley name into China, which should ultimately help us and our students.” While he has many external duties, Adrian still enjoys his role as a professor more than any other. In addition to teaching in the classroom, alumni seek his advice. For instance, Judy Cousins Thomas ’76, purchasing manager for The Valley Group in Rock Island, recommended Adrian as a consultant for some of the firm’s larger highway projects. Thomas was the only female in Adrian’s senior class when she attended Bradley. Now, an average of six females enroll in the class. He concludes, “It gives me great pride to see students rise to be leaders in the industry. I am so proud of our students and what many have achieved. I especially enjoy working with students who may not be ‘A’ students, but by using their education, innovation, and respect for others, they have graduated and achieved successful careers. We are very fortunate at Bradley. The majority of our students are career focused. While I am busy with many efforts, including consulting, speaking, and writing, it is the role of teacher and mentor that gives me the most gratification.”

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SportScene Right up his alley by nancy ridgeway

Ask Neil Stremmel ’90 about bowling, and he’ll tell you, “It can be as simple as renting a pair of shoes and grabbing a ball off the rack or as complicated as determining the Coefficient of Restitution.” Bowling is far more than a game for Stremmel, recently named vice president for the United States Bowling Congress. “People would be surprised at the technology in bowling,” says Stremmel, who grew up in a bowling center owned by his father, the late Robert Stremmel ’54. After graduating from Bradley with a degree in mechanical engineering, Stremmel worked in aerospace and nuclear power for 10 years before accepting the position of director of research at the U.S. Bowling Congress. “People would laugh or question that career change, but once we talked about my responsibilities, it quickly made a lot of sense.” Headquarters for the Bowling Congress, the national governing body and membership organization for the sport of bowling, recently moved from the Milwaukee area to Arlington, Texas. One of about 50 such organizations for both Olympic and non-Olympic sports, the Bowling Congress has 2.6 million members and includes anyone who bowls in a league. Explaining that the Bowling Congress oversees all league play, Stremmel says, “All equipment in any type of league or competition is standardized so you can compare scores in Peoria to those in San Diego.” “We test samples of every bowling ball made — approximately 300 per year. We have specifications for bowling balls, bowling pins, lane surfaces, lane oil, scoring units, foul detectors, and more. From an engineering point of view, we look at principles like the Coefficient of Restitution (COR). This is a specification about how much energy can be transferred from the ball to the pin. We look at other engineering components like Coefficent of Friction (COF) and the Radius of Gyration (RG) of the ball and how they affect scoring,” says Stremmel, who averages over 220 in standard leagues. Stremmel was the lead person for a team that has four patents in bowling engineering. The first patent involves the algebraic equation involved in the motion of the ball as it moves down the lane. “It looks at how the ball goes down the lane, hooks, and rolls into the pins. The skid phase is when the ball moves straight ahead. Then the ball begins to hook. The hooking motion follows a quadratic equation. The roll phase at the end is a straight line, as well. We came

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up with the equations for each of the three phases and a way to analyze those three phases. This is used to analyze equipment. We know where the ball goes and all the data points.” He continues, “The other three patents are in biomechanics. They are more for coaching and helping bowlers. First, we patented a grip pressure system. It’s a glove with thin sensors on it that can be worn while bowling to determine if the bowler is squeezing the ball, how much, how hard the ball is thrown, etc. The next is a foot pressure system, which slips into the shoe and captures information on a computer. Bowlers can see the timing of their steps, how consistent they are from step to step, how much force they use to propel themselves forward, and how balanced they are with the slide foot. The last patent is a motion capture system.” That system, Stremmel explains, involves a network of cameras, sensors, and computers that measures a bowler’s pressure points and movements. He says, “You can start to conclude what’s good, what’s bad, and what will hurt later in life if the person continues to bowl the same way.” A story about the system appeared in a recent issue of U.S. Bowler. Visit bradley.edu/hilltopics to read the article.

An Olympic sport? In his role as vice president, Stremmel leads the research department, the equipment specifications area, and the coaching development team. Explaining that bowling is a popular Pan Am sport, Stremmel is part of a group petitioning to make it an Olympic sport. He met with Jacques Rogge, president of the Olympics, after the Summer Games. The sport is growing within the U.S., as well. Stremmel says, “High school bowling is the fastest growing sport in the country, and collegiate women’s bowling is now recognized by the NCAA.” Stremmel has been featured in national media several times. He was on ESPN last fall, when the pro tour was in

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Milwaukee, and also was interviewed years ago by ESPN for a piece about the sport of bowling. He was on the cover of the Wall Street Journal with a story about bowling ball technology and has been interviewed on National Public Radio on several occasions. “There’s always an interesting story with what we’re doing in the research building.” Of particular interest is the bowling robot, Harry. “He did the testing for our first patent. Harry can throw a ball at all different speeds and positions. We use Harry for research, because he’s more accurate and consistent than any human bowler, so we get good, consistent information from him — important to any engineer.” Reflecting on his years at Bradley, Stremmel notes he met his wife Kari Zeschke Stremmel ’93 while he was a student. Stremmel also was president of Theta Chi fraternity. He concludes by citing an example of how he integrated his Bradley education into his career. Stremmel and his team recently made the lead presentation to the American Society of Quality and the American Statistical Society. The topic was, “The Factors That Contribute to Bowling Ball Motion.” He says, “It goes to show the scientific principles we use are the same as anyone else uses. We just apply it in a more exciting manner. It makes learning about statistics, physics, and chemistry more fun. The education I received at Bradley allows me to understand that, as well as learn more.” Visit bowl.com to read more about the Bowling Congress.

Top: International bowling coach Kim Young, left, wears a grip sensor glove developed by a team led by Neil Stremmel ’90, right. Above: Stremmel stands by Harry, the bowling robot. The robot is used for testing and research because it is more accurate and consistent than any human bowler.

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SportScene broadcast for bowlers By karen crowley metzinger, ma ’97 Joliet native and “decent bowler” Don Ladas ’54 hosts Ten Pin Topics on WJOL, the longest-running bowling talk show in the nation. The six-nights-a-week, 10-minute radio program covers area bowling leagues’ weekly reports, tournament highlights, and news from the bowling world. During his 54 years on the air, Ladas has interviewed the best bowlers in the nation, including seven-time PBA national champion Steve Jaros, currently one of the top bowlers in the country. Ladas works at the station Monday through Friday, taping two programs on Friday. Loyal listeners call in with updates. At one time in the ’60s, Ladas notes, he had enough material for nine programs a week. “Bowlers and race track drivers are easy to interview,” says Ladas. “They let me in and let me know what’s going on. They tell personal things that the audience likes to hear. Some of the top-notch bowlers will actually give bowling tips.” More than 20,000 sanctioned league bowlers live in his Will County listening area, a county that boasts 12 bowling establishments, and, recently, a dozen 800-series games. It’s no wonder bowling is in his blood. Ladas says his dad and two uncles owned the first bowling alley in Joliet. He bowled in four leagues a week during his late teens and early 20s, and he held the league’s highest average at Auto Parts Bowling while attending Bradley. A journalism major and member of Pi Kappa Alpha, Ladas credits his journalism professors with pushing him and preparing him for his first job as a sports writer at the Joliet Herald News. When a friend suggested that he interview for a

sports broadcasting position at WJOL, Ladas says, “I didn’t know a thing about radio, except how to turn it on and off, but I worked my tail off and covered every sport there was. I remember broadcasting the 1956 Pony League World Series, via Western Union tickertape, and saying to myself, ‘I can broadcast anything now.’ ” An avid Bradley Braves fan, he is proud to mention his alma mater on the air and gratified that one of his three children, Sheri Ladas Voss ’92, attended BU. “It was a pleasure to be a legacy and follow my dad to his alma mater,” adds Voss, who is senior Enterprise account manager at XO Communications in Chicago. “I had four cousins with me at BU, so it was quite a family affair. My dad has so much to offer young people interested in sports broadcasting.” The self-proclaimed sports fanatic has been inducted into nine Halls of Fame and shares endless anecdotes proving his professional dedication to baseball, softball, football, basketball, wrestling, and, of course, bowling. In fact, Gary Seymour, a former sports reporter for the Joliet Herald News, helped Ladas “put his thoughts together” and wrote The Voice of Joliet: The Life and Times of Hall of Fame Radio Sportscaster Don Ladas. The book features highlights from the “many outstanding days” of his career, and encounters with national sports heroes like Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, Ted Williams, and many other legends. “In June, I took a three-week vacation,” says Ladas. “I couldn’t hang it up. I’m part of so many organizations. Life has been phenomenal, and a healthy attitude has kept me going. All my children and grandchildren live within a couple of miles. I’ve been so fortunate in my life through sports.” Visit bradley.edu/hilltopics to hear an audio of Ten Pin Topics.

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By nancy ridgeway Lauren Wolfe ’09 has found an unconventional way to raise money for college. The family and consumer sciences major became interested in bowling about four years ago when she began dating Jimmy Sellers ’09, who has been bowling most of his life. She started going to the bowling alley with him and decided she wanted to try the sport. The West Peoria resident soon began competing in youth division tournaments in the Midwest, where bowlers up to age 21 earn scholarship dollars. In the two

years Wolfe bowled in youth tournaments, she earned $2,500 in scholarship funds. She now earns cash in the adult division. Her best accomplishment as a youth bowler was scoring 837 in a three-game series, the fifth highest score in the nation at the time for girls’ youth bowling. To read more about Wolfe and to take a historic look at bowling on campus, visit bradley.edu/hilltopics. duane zehr

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By gayle erwin mcdowell ’77

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Paul Herzog ’74 has been saying almost the same thing for 32 years now: “Good evening everyone. On behalf of Bradley president …” And he goes on to welcome the crowd to the home of “our Bradley Braves.” Now into his fourth decade as Bradley men’s basketball’s public address announcer (PA), it would be difficult to find a more dedicated Bradley alumnus. Herzog has won awards, served as president of alumni groups, funded an annual scholarship, and relished his volunteer job as PA at Bradley Braves games. He recently surpassed the impressive PA record of Bob Leu ’40, who announced for the Braves from 1938 to 1970. Leu (pronounced Loy) was a member of the Bradley Board of Trustees from 1970 to 1978. Herzog’s fondness for the Hilltop is evident in more subtle ways, too. For example, a Bradley University frame holds a personalized license plate that hints at his part-time job. He admits to saving every issue of Hilltopics for the past 30 years. Perhaps most telling is the name Herzog and his wife Colleen chose for their firstborn son: Bradley. If he’d had his way, Bradley’s 9-year-old sister would have been Lydia, but the couple compromised on Alyssa. Asked what drives him to be one of the University’s greatest fans, the record-setting PA responds that it has been “like a perpetual motion emotion.” He explains, “I give to Bradley. Bradley gives to me. I give more to Bradley. Bradley gives more to me.” In 1993, BU honored Herzog with the Lydia Moss Bradley award, given in recognition of outstanding commitment and service to the University. Since the mid-’80s, he has served multiple-year terms as president of alumni groups CIBAC, BUAA, and the Bradley Braves Club. A native of Troy, Ill., Herzog came to Bradley in 1970 as a chemistry major, planning to become a pharmacist. “At the time, freshmen couldn’t play basketball so there was a freshman team that played before the varsity game,” he recalls. “I noticed the freshmen didn’t have a PA.” Herzog had done some announcing at Triad High School, so he offered to announce the freshman games. Eventually he sat behind announcer Frank Bussone ’64 MA ’66 and served as his assistant during varsity games at the Field House. “I would help out where I could. It was a great seat and I enjoyed it,” says Herzog, who by that time had changed his major to speech. He also joined the baseball team as a walk-on player and became a sportswriter for the Scout. For the 1975–76 season, the PA job was handled by the sports information director, Dave Snell ’76. Snell moved on to broadcasting, and Herzog was asked to become the new public address announcer. At the time, he was the advertising director of a magazine published by PJS Publications. Each January he skipped one game, due to an out-of-town commitment for work. Of the 465 games he has announced, Herzog still regrets the three he had to miss. One featured a famous Bobby Humbles ’78 last-second shot against Wichita; the next was a 46-point game for Roger Phegley ’78 in a 107-106 loss to No. 4-ranked UNLV; and the third, the ejection of coach Dick Versace. Since 1982 when the Braves moved downtown to the Peoria Civic Center, Herzog has achieved perfect attendance at the microphone.

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Of his unpaid job at Carver Arena, Herzog says, “I take it seriously. I still try to pay attention to what people want to hear. I try to be informative about more than just the basics.” In addition to his PA duties for Bradley, he has announced the state high school championship games since the IHSA brought March Madness to Peoria in 1996. “It’s invigorating because of the energy level of those teams and their fans,” he remarks. Herzog, a chartered financial consultant with MassMutual Financial Group since 1980, has been recognized eight times as agent of the year in central Illinois. He now has yet another volunteer job as coach of Bradley Herzog’s Germantown Hills fourth grade travel team. When the origin of his son’s name comes up in conversation, and it frequently does, the 11-year-old always responds the same way: “They named me Bradley so I wouldn’t go to Illinois State.”

Paul Herzog ’74 and his son Bradley are two of the Braves’ biggest fans. Herzog has been the public address announcer at BU basketball games since the ’70s.

sea son tickets Season tickets are now available for the 2008–2009 men’s basketball season at the NEW temporary ticket office location or Web site: Shea Stadium 1523 W. Nebraska Ave, Peoria 309-677-2625 BradleyBraves.com

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From left, Christopher Massey ’08, Jared Abry ’08, Kenji Omura ’08, and Chris Matera ’08 converted a 1967 Aston Martin DB6 to compete as one of four alternative-fuel vehicles in the Great Race in April 2009.

(flex-fuel) by justin phelps ’05 photography by duane zehr

Visit bradley.edu/hilltopics for more photos of the 1967 Aston Martin and a Web exclusive story on Gordon Beuhrig ’26, who is known for his legendary luxury car designs in the 1930s. A gallery honors him at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum in Auburn, Ind.

A week before Thanksgiving 2007, Christopher Massey ’08, Kenji Omura ’08, Chris Matera ’08, and Jared Abry ’08 were already thinking about finals in the spring. The four students were enrolled in Senior Design, the mechanical engineering program’s two-semester capstone course, and their innovative project could have a large impact on the alternative-fuel revolution. Massey, Omura, Matera and Abry — Team 6 — pursued every source of information available to them, including textbooks, Google, and talking with experts at Bradley. However, they had much to discover in preparing to convert Peoria dentist Dr. Richard McKone’s 1967 Aston Martin DB6 from a carbureted internal combustion engine into a fuel-injected, flex-fuel vehicle to compete in a remake of the 1908 Great Race, a cross-continental race from New York to Paris. And the clock was ticking.

The design Team 6, like the other 14 teams in the class, spent the first semester of the course working on the design of their project. They determined what parts to buy, what parts to manufacture, and how it would all fit together.

The ethanol conversion project can be broken down into two main components. First, the group needed to convert the historical British sports car from a gasoline-operated internal combustion engine to a fuel-injected engine. While this is a relatively common change, the group, which has grown up with fuel-injected vehicles, had to research internal combustion engines before determining a course of action. “At that point, I don’t think any of the students had taken our class on engines, so we had to go over a lot of basic engineering of engines,” said Dr. Scott Post, associate professor of mechanical engineering. “The Dean of the College of Engineering, Richard Johnson, also got involved, meeting with the team to teach them how engines and fuel injectors work, and helping them troubleshoot a problem with the fuel injectors when they were in the final stages of testing.” The considerably more difficult component was converting the engine to a flex-fuel, or E-85, engine. “The fuel-injection system is nothing that hasn’t been done, so that’s not as difficult to overcome,” Massey said. “But it’s not as common for people to say they want to switch a car into a flex-fuel vehicle.” Car manufacturers have deter-

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mined how to convert vehicles, but the information is highly protected. “GM and Ford have more or less worked out the kinks,” Matera said. “And we want to figure out what they do. I’ve looked under the hood of a flex-fuel vehicle, but you really can’t get an idea. So you’re trying to get information people don’t want to give out.” However, some individuals who made the conversion with their own vehicles have posted the process on the Internet. Many farmers and mechanics make the conversion, especially with pickup trucks. “But what worked on their ’64 Ford pickup may not have any relevance to what you want to do,” Post said. “The students first had to understand the science and engineering behind how engines and flex-fuel conversions work. But they also had to endure a bit of trial and error testing to complete the project.”

The mechanics Team 6 hit a number of roadblocks, detours, and bumps in the road second semester, when groups implement the designs created first semester. The team returned to Peoria the first week of January to start working on the car. However, they weren’t given access to the car until January 20. Even then, it had a promotional appearance a week later and had to be operational for the appearance. They were given garage space at nearby Doyle Automotive to house and work on the car. But mid-semester, they had a scare when they were told they’d lose the space because of a change in ownership. About the same time, they learned the car would also need to run on propane. While Team 6 wasn’t responsible for creating a propane system for the car, their flex-fuel design would have to allow space for the propane system.

Both plans were changed. They were allowed to stay at Doyle through the end of the semester, and the system was switched back to the original plan of requiring only ethanol and gasoline. Despite the setbacks, Team 6 started the Aston Martin on April 3. Of the eight teams working with autos in the course, they were the first to start their car. Team 6 estimated 1,000 man-hours were needed to complete the conversion and test the system, including seven 10-12 hour days during spring break. “This was Panama City or Cancun for us,” Abry said of the small shop, which left little room to maneuver around the car. McKone was pleased with the results of the conversion. “They did a great job,” he said. “It’s an interesting project for them. The mileage increased tremendously, but that’s more a function of injection. Usually you lose 10 to 12 percent mileage with ethanol, but the carburetors were highly inefficient.” Before the conversion, the car’s fuel mileage was about 14 miles per gallon. After the change, it was 21.9 mpg with ethanol. “All I required was mileage with ethanol, but we’re guessing the mileage with gasoline will go to 23 or 24,” McKone said. “It’s a huge difference. But the point is we can make an old car like that run on ethanol. The technology is there.” Visit bradley.edu/hilltopics for more information on the re-run of the New York-to-Paris 1908 Great Race, scheduled for April 2009, and to learn why Dr. Richard McKone picked a 1967 Aston Martin DB6, shown below.

The course Bradley’s mechanical engineering department is considered one of the best in the nation, in part because of the Senior Design course. While students in other programs might build robots that climb a wall, Bradley teams built a formula car and a Baja car, both from inception. One group worked with John Deere to improve combine technology. Another group worked with a major entertainment company to improve the animatronics of theme-park characters. Two teams produced a zero-emissions ultra-light urban vehicle, an electric car that uses hydraulics to give it a boost to start. Another group created a biomedical training simulator. “It’s becoming more common to go to companies to find these projects,” Dr. Scott Post said. “What’s unique is the level at which we do this. A lot of schools do the formula car as a two-year project. We give seniors nine months and a confining budget.”

The 1908 Great Race lasted six months. Each flag here represents a stop along the way. The course for the 2009 version has yet to be determined. Bradley Hilltopics Fall 2008

Welcomes All by abby wilson ’10

Brad Guidi ’71 has known he wanted to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities since he was 14, when his younger brother Bruce died from complications due to severe developmental disabilities. Guidi continued to be touched by those with disabilities — in addition to his brother, his grandfather spent the last 15 years of his life in a wheelchair because of a mining accident, and Guidi and his wife, Willa Woodson Guidi ’72, have a 26-year-old daughter, Dominique, confined to a wheelchair with cerebral palsy and developmental disabilities. Guidi’s chance came in 1995 when his family bought a 102-acre tract of strip mine land about 30 miles west of Peoria near Farmington, with the idea of turning it into an accessible camp and fishing site. Guidi wanted to create “a place where people with all sorts of disabilities could have the same access to the outdoors that many of us take for granted.” Since Camp Big Sky’s incorporation in 2000, a cabin, picnic pavilions, a floating dock, and wheelchair-accessible trails have been built. A pontoon boat was specially built to allow wheelchair users to operate it themselves. Dr. Lee Newton ’94, assistant professor of English and president of the camp’s board of directors, says Camp Big Sky is unique because campers are encouraged to bring friends and family. While the camp is not a residential camp, facilities are available for campers to stay the night. Several alums are involved with the camp. Guidi’s daughter Tasha Guidi Guth ’00 volunteers at the camp. Katie Hogan ’99 serves as board secretary, Mike Grane ’72 MBA ’76 is treasurer, and Sandy Kostouros ’00 MBA ’03 chairs the camp’s marketing committee. Mike McCord, CEO of Illinois Mutual Insurance and a Bradley trustee, has provided much assistance for Camp Big Sky. McCord’s wife Kay; Guidi’s mother Marj, a co-landowner; and his brother Todd are on the camp’s board, as well.

Left: Marj Guidi, Dr. Lee Newton ’94, Kay McCord, Brad Guidi ’71, Katie Hogan ’99, and Todd Guidi pause in front of the camp’s accessible tent. middle: Campers enjoy a cruise on a wheelchair-accessible pontoon boat on Bruce’s Lake. right: Michelle fishes from her wheelchair, waiting for a bite.

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Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity regularly volunteers for Camp Big Sky. Members have done physical labor at the camp, and they hold a fund-raising event every year. John Felbinger ’08, Sig Ep president, finds fulfillment in volunteering with his fraternity brothers. “Our members gain a sense of community and self-gratification knowing that they are donating their time and efforts to such a beneficial organization.” The camp, in its fifth year of operation, continues to expand every year. In 2006, 111 campers visited; in 2007, that number rose to 448. Last summer, kite flying and nature study were added to the list of available programs. The camp is also adding an “arts and crafts in nature” program. Guidi says they are currently looking into adding therapeutic equestrian activities. “Our board is very, very safety conscious,” says Guidi, “so we always make sure when we do something that it’s going to be safe and secure, as well as fun.” A popular activity for many campers is nature watching. The camp has binoculars for viewing wildlife and telescopes for campers who want to view the night sky. “The outdoors, I would argue, is the last venue that hasn’t been made accessible to those in wheelchairs or those with disabilities,” says Newton. “Campers love the fields, catching their first fish, seeing the turtles, the herons, and the geese; it’s really exciting for them.” While a growing number of children visit Camp Big Sky, young adults comprise the largest group of users. Nursing homes also bring residents for a day of fishing or for a moonlight cruise on the lake.

Guidi recalls a 102-year-old camper who caught a 50-pound snapping turtle three times in the same day. “We had six cane poles in the water, and he kept going back to her pole. And this is a huge turtle. After the third time I said, ‘Well, you have naming rights,’ and she named him Hungry George. That’s his name to this day. He still lives under the dock.” Guidi jokes with campers, “We have a tradition here. To make sure everybody else catches a fish, you have to kiss the first fish you catch.” Some are ready and willing, others shy away, but they all have fun. Camp Big Sky is operated by Why Not Now? Inc., and the Guidis lease the land to the camp at no charge. The camp is open Wednesday to Saturday from the first week of April to the last weekend in October. For more information, visit campbigsky.org or call 309-258-6002.

All services at Camp Big Sky are free, including bait, fishing poles, grills and gas, and accessible picnic tables. Campers only need to bring food. They can relax in the pavilion on Marj-El Lake, roast marshmallows in the fire pit, or play games like bocce ball on a Special Olympics regulation-size court.

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“Art is a powerful inter-cultural, non-linguistic way to communicate,” says Mary Mathias, MFA ’05. A native of Ohio, Mathias and her classmate Nana Ekow Maison, MFA ’04 of Ghana, Africa, concur that their artwork expresses emotions that words only begin to communicate. Both communicate with paintbrushes and canvas, yet their styles are unique. The first art student to receive a Caterpillar Master’s Fellowship, Mathias recently moved to Holbrook, Ariz., where she teaches at Northland Pioneer College and has her own studio. Maison has a studio in Muncie, Ind., where he lives with his wife Barbara and their two young children. Mathias was debating between a career in graphic design, sculpture, or painting when fate stepped in. She dislocated her knee while studying abroad in Italy as an undergraduate student at Bowling Green State University. “I was in a cast from hip to toe. Here I was, in Florence, my dream city, and I had to stay in my apartment all day, so I couldn’t participate in my classes. I asked my friends to bring my painting supplies to me. That’s when I realized that even if I weren’t stuck in my apartment painting, this is what I would want to do.” Mathias visited museums in Italy and was particularly inspired by Raphael’s painting of Mary Magdalene. “The painting looked like it was lit from within, and I wanted to create that in my paintings.” She learned the technique she now uses as an apprentice for artist Patrick Betaudier in France. Mathias explains, “Most of my paintings are done with a Renaissance glazing technique. I start with a monochromatic under-painting using reflective white pigments; then I lay down transparent layers of color. If I want purple, I layer red, then blue, then another red, and

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mathias’ works A. “Place of Honor” B. Self-portrait of Mary Mathias, MFA ’05 C. “Gabriella as Autumn” D. “Somewhere Else”

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another blue, which creates a very rich color. The magic of this technique occurs when the light shines through the transparent layers, hits the reflective white pigments, and bounces back to the viewer’s eye, making the painting appear to be lit from within.” She adds, “I like using the Renaissance style in my portraits, but you wouldn’t mistake my work for something right out of the Renaissance because the people and subject matter I choose tend to be a little more contemporary. I want to create paintings a variety of people can relate to.” Some of her artwork is more of an environment that she creates with backdrop-like paintings and reflective surfaces so people see themselves as part of the art. (See “Place of Honor,” top left). Recalling her experience at Bradley, Mathias says, “At first, I wanted to keep pursuing the painting I had started in France, but I realized I wanted to do the installation-type work where people could see themselves in works of art. I appreciated that the professors gave me the flexibility to do that.”

After graduation, Mathias taught part-time at Bradley and Illinois Central College. On spring break, she and two Bradley students, one art major and one Spanish major, went to Tijuana to paint murals with youth at a children’s home there. Now she plans to take her current students to work on a mural for the Rainbow Accommodation School, a school for children with disabilities in Arizona. Mathias comments, “I like getting young people involved, because people gave me the opportunity to be involved when I was younger.” Nana Ekow Maison, the first African student to enroll in the art program at Bradley, was also impressed with the opportunities he was given to learn from Bradley art professors. “Everyone was interested in what I was doing. I had an opportunity to learn from everybody, not just those with whom I took classes,” says Maison, the first graduate of the MFA Interdisciplinary Art Studies program. “I was interested in everything they were doing. I did painting, printmaking, papermaking, and book arts. The only thing I didn’t do was ceramics.” While he enjoys printmaking, he paints for the time being because he doesn’t have a printmaking press. Using vibrant colors reminiscent of his homeland’s penchant for color, Maison’s painting style is pointillism. He paints thousands of dots in many different colors to create images. “I decided to stick with this style to make my work different.” Maison describes his paintings as narratives. He says, “The works are inspired by my life’s experiences. I am inspired as an artist by Ghanaian art forms like the Asafo flags, Adinkra symbols, and the Sirigu wall paintings.”

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Each of Maison’s paintings carries messages, as well. For example, “Golden Cycle” is about the seasons of life. “Brotherly Love” addresses the battle with society when people of the opposite sex have a platonic relationship. “Minus 6 Months to Present 1” expresses the love and support Maison and his wife had from friends as they faced giving birth and raising their first child away from family and their homeland. To view more of his works, visit nanaekow.com. Maison’s work is on display at Ball State University’s library and at the Kuaba Gallery in Indianapolis. His wife is pursuing a master’s degree at Ball State, and once she graduates, the family plans to return to Ghana. He hopes to open a printmaking studio and eventually start his own art school. “Printmaking is not a well-known art form in Ghana. There are very few professional printmakers. Everything I paint, I can transform into a print. Once I can afford a huge press, I’m set.”

maison’s works E. “Golden Cycle” F. Photo of nana ekow maison, MFA ’04 G. “Brotherly Love” H. “Minus 6 Months to Present 1”

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sense of wonder was like that of a child on Christmas morning. Decked out in a blue flight suit, he was wide-eyed as he approached one of the Blue Angel’s Boeing F/A-18 Hornets with a giant grin on his face and a camera in hand. As his wife Linda and two children followed — all with cameras to document the day — Bond reached out to put his hand on the 47,000-pound aircraft. He slowly inspected the smallest details of the jet, taking picture after picture, standing nose-to-nose with the plane, and crawling under it for a unique angle with a camera. Then it was show time. The 6-foot-4 associate professor of marketing was selected by the Navy to take a 40-minute flight in April in one of its famous Blue Angel jets at the Prairie Air Show in Peoria. As he strapped into Lt. Frank Weisser’s RIO seat — the backseat — Marine Corps staff sergeant Deo Harrypersaud gave Bond final instructions. “I was impressed by the friendliness, professionalism, and humility of both the pilot and chief of maintenance,” Bond said. “They were very responsive and ready to explain anything.” What followed was better than any roller coaster imaginable. Moments after the jet taxied away, a blue blur flew about 15 feet over a runway at the

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Greater Peoria Regional Airport before making a vertical climb of 50,000 feet per minute. Then they headed for open air space south of Peoria. “As we were flying, he asked me what I wanted to do,” said Bond. “He said some people like the aerobatics; some people like low and fast. I said, ‘I like all the above.’ ” Weisser complied. They did a loop and a split-S, a maneuver that involves a half roll and half loop to turn around quickly. They reached speeds of almost 800 mph, or 98 to 99 percent supersonic, and flew just 100 feet above the Illinois River. Later, Weisser slowed the aircraft to less than landing speed with the jet at a 45-degree angle. “You could see vapors coming off the wings; there was so much turbulence there,” Bond said. Each maneuver was designed to acclimate Bond to the G-forces exerted on the body during flight. Bond had learned the anti-G maneuver, or HICK maneuver, a straining technique that forces blood to the head to prevent losing consciousness, in the pre-flight meeting with the other two flight guests, Caterpillar CEO Jim Owens and a television reporter. Bond never passed out or became ill while enduring 6.8 Gs. “Over the river,” Bond said, “Lt. Weisser told me, ‘All the other maneuvers we’ve done so far, I can do things that make them more comfortable

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the blue for me because I know how to do the anti-G maneuver. But this next thing is going to be uncomfortable for both of us. There’s nothing you can do about it.’ And he turned the plane upside down. It was cool and interesting, but I wouldn’t call it fun. You’re just hanging in this harness upside down.” Dru Blanc, MBA ’08 registered Bond for the flight. During a class break last fall, Bond’s screensaver flashed a picture of his son and father-in-law with a Christen Eagle II stunt plane on the screen at the front of the class. Blanc, a Navy pilot and recruiter, remembered Bond’s love for aviation and submitted his former teacher’s name in January for a Blue Angels flight. Blanc said Bond’s chances to fly were slim, and, in fact, Bond received an e-mail from the Navy rescinding an offer to fly. He later received an e-mail and an in-person invitation to fly with the Blue Angels from Steven Cincotta, the commanding officer of the St. Louis district of Navy recruiting. The Blue Angels flights are a public relations vehicle for the Navy, which is interested in individuals who will promote their story and/or impact recruiting. Bond was especially excited about the chance because of his experience in stunt planes. “I have a lot of friends who are current or former military pilots, and I’ve flown a little with an instructor

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pilot in a stunt plane,” he said before the flight. “I’m jazzed. I’ve done a split-S in a plane with a 22-foot wingspan, and it’s a biplane going 100 knots. Now, I get to do it in this jet.” As Bond climbed from the F/A-18, it was like Christmas Day again. “This is amazing!” He shook hands with his hosts again before inspecting the jet one more time and posing for pictures. “It was the ride of a lifetime. Forty minutes in an F/A-18 doing basically anything I wanted to do. And I never blacked out.”

Marine Corps staff sergeant Deo Harrypersaud, left, and pilot Lt. Frank Weisser, right, spend 35 weeks each year at air shows. Each week, three individuals like professor Ed Bond, center, are invited to fly with the Blue Angels. Bradley Hilltopics Fall 2008

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‘ My Hobby is Neurology’ by nancy ridgeway

Dr. Michael Rezak, MA ’72 explains brain function to a patient. Rezak is on the faculty at Northwestern University’s department of neurology and serves as director of the Movement Disorders Center at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare.

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Dr. Michael Rezak, MA ’72 has studied at many institutions, but he says his best educational experience was at Bradley, where he graduated with a master’s degree in physiological psychology. “Bradley was nurturing. Professors went out with us after normal hours, and we’d talk about the brain and psychology. It was an open environment where students could ask any question. It was such an enlightening, mind-expanding experience. I felt I could do anything I wanted to, that I should follow the direction my interests were taking me,” says Rezak, who came to Bradley on the recommendation of his University of Wisconsin professor, the late Anthony Fazio, MA ’63. “The program at Bradley focused on how the brain behaves and how behavior relates to brain functions. It spurred my interest in learning more.” Rezak’s master’s thesis focused on the brain and what parts of the brain were responsible for what behaviors. “It was fascinating, and everything took off from there. I had planned to do counseling, but my experience at Bradley was the spark that moved me to continue my education.” Spurred by that interest, he earned a doctoral degree in neuroanatomy and a postdoctoral fellowship in neurophysiology, then attended medical school at Loyola Stritch School of Medicine. He completed his residency in neurology at Yale University Hospital, then taught at Yale for a couple of years before returning to the Chicago area, where he is on the faculty at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine in the department of neurology. He also is the director of the Movement Disorders Center at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare. “We’ve built a sizeable movement disorders center, and we offer full-service for patients with Parkinson’s, tremors of all kinds, dystonia, Huntington’s disease, Tourette Syndrome — really any condition where there is too much or not enough movement that is not related to a stroke,” Rezak explains. In addition to treating patients, the Center is involved in research. “A recent article in our hospital magazine was about the National Institute of Health study looking at a multi-center trial studying creatine, which people buy in health food stores. Anecdotal evidence says it may help slow down Parkinson’s, but no one has tested it scientifically to see if it really works. We’re involved in that study, as well as a number of other research projects. The one I’m most excited about is an early detection research center trying to identify people who are destined to develop Parkinson’s but don’t have any symptoms yet. This information is important, because if we have medicines that may slow or stop this progressive disease, we want patients to get on board with these as early as possible. People have to lose about 80 percent of dopamine (the neuro-transmitter that is lost in Parkinson’s) before they have their first motor symptom,” Rezak says, emphasizing the importance of treating patients as early as possible, maybe even before symptoms occur. Looking back on the path of both his education and his career, Rezak concludes, “It was a long road, but it was worth it. I was able to follow my interests, and I love what I do. My vocation is the same as my avocation. My hobby is neurology.”

InMemory 1930s

Verna Hammel Leary ’31, May 18, Peoria. Verna was a homemaker and a member of Pi Beta Phi. Her son, seven grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren survive. Ruth Hession ’32, June 3, Peoria. She handled numerous adoptions as a caseworker for Catholic Social Services. A member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, she was a Sigma Kappa at Bradley. Survivors include her brother. Robert W. Johnson ’34, February 8, Bradenton, Fla. He had been a communication consultant for Illinois Bell. He was involved in numerous civic and professional organizations. He moved from East Peoria to Florida in 1978. His wife Violet, two children, and three grandchildren survive. Milton Gruber ’35, April 3, St. Louis. He worked for 41 years in the public schools as an assistant superintendent, principal, and industrial arts teacher. Milton played baseball at Bradley and was inducted into the amateur baseball hall of fame in St. Louis. He was a World War II veteran. His wife Ursula, two children, four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren survive. Mary Ella Marcy Matthias ’35, May 14, Glen Carbon. She and her husband lived in Chicago and Michigan before moving to the St. Louis area. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Two daughters and two grandchildren survive. Mary Davis Anderson ’37, May 10, Clinton. She and her husband farmed near Kenney for many years. They were involved with the Confederate Air Force Museum in Texas. Two children, six grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren survive. Franklin Palmer Bliss ’37, June 3, Plano, Texas. Palmer was a member of Sigma Phi at Bradley. Survivors include three children, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Harold “Solly” Coulson ’37, May 2, Peoria. A partner in S&K Chevrolet before retiring, he was an avid golfer. He earned a Bronze Star for his World War II service in the Army. Surviving are his wife Pat, one daughter, and two grandsons. Robert Iber ’37, May 25, Peoria. A World War II Army veteran, he held a juris doctor degree. He was secretary-treasurer of C. Iber & Sons for 25 years and then worked at Commercial National Bank, retiring in 1980 as a vice president. He was active in the community. Three children, six grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren survive. His wife Mary Jayne “Alex” died in April.

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Roy Sarff ’37, June 10, Plant City, Fla. Roy was a coach and high school math teacher for 40-plus years in a number of small towns in Illinois. A World War II Army veteran, he held a master’s degree in math from Rockford College. He enjoyed woodworking. Two children, three granddaughters, and two great-grandsons survive. His wife Margaret died on June 13. Faye Hoobler Sherry ’37, April 24, Lancaster, Pa. An art teacher for 30 years, she chaired the department at Montgomery Blair High School in Maryland. Faye was an active artist in the Washington, D.C., area. A member of Sigma Kappa, she was 101. Her sister survives. Mercedes Moore Cox ’38, December 30, 2007, Prairie du Sac, Wis. She taught music and English in the Chicago area. A piano teacher in Wisconsin, she was involved in building the River Arts Center. Survivors include three children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

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Phyllis Barrick Custer ’40, April 13, Peoria. She worked in gift shops at Jumer’s Castle Lodge and Proctor Endowment Home, and was an active volunteer. Survivors include three children, six grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Mary “Ginny” Frye ’40, June 17, Ames, Iowa. She served on the faculty of the University of Illinois where she had earned master’s and doctoral degrees. In 1970 she developed a program in leisure studies at Iowa State. Ginny was the co-author of Therapeutic Recreation: Its Theory, Philosophy and Practice. After retiring in 1981, she enjoyed travel and volunteering at museums and the hospital. Gustav Giebelhausen ’41, March 18, Peoria. A physician from 1948 to 1986, he was a surgeon and a faculty member at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria. He served in the Army Medical Corps. Survivors include his wife Hannah, three children, five grandchildren, and three greatgrandchildren. Charlene Appleby Hassel ’41, March 13, Portland, Ore. She was a teacher and then worked at Caterpillar before becoming a homemaker. Charlene and her late husband Sam lived throughout the U.S., and in Japan and Korea before returning to Peoria in 1983. Three daughters, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren survive. Kelso Coale ’42, March 17, Ruskin, Fla. He taught industrial arts and driver’s education at Woodruff High School in Peoria for 42 years. He is survived by five children and four grandchildren.

Richard Gable ’42, February 14, Davis, Calif. A political science professor for 43 years, he taught at Ohio State, Stanford, University of Southern California, and UC Davis from 1966 to 1991. He was chair of the system-wide University of California assembly and academic council. Dick helped establish institutes of public administration in Iran and Pakistan. A World War II Army veteran, he enjoyed photography. His wife Myra, three children, and three grandchildren survive. Fred Trumpold ’42 MS ’48, June 17, Tremont. He retired from coaching and teaching industrial arts at Woodruff and Manual high schools in 1981. A member of Sigma Phi and the Bradley Athletics Hall of Fame, Fred was a champion wrestler and captain of the football team. He enjoyed woodworking and was active in his church. Fred was a World War II Army Air Forces veteran. Surviving are his wife Edith, three children, and five grandchildren. Hope Anderson Gamble ’43, January 14, Fort Collins, Colo. She held a degree from the Chicago Conservatory of Music. Hope and her husband owned a music store in Galesburg where she taught voice and piano lessons for 50 years. Survivors include three children, nine grandchildren, and a great-grandson. Betty Moody Winters ’43, July 10, Peoria. Betty taught piano and organ lessons. She was employed by Byerly Music for several years. Her son survives. Margaret Poole Shepherd ’45, January 16, Lothian, Md. A public school teacher, she lived in Connecticut, North Carolina, and New York. She held a master’s degree from Columbia University Teacher’s College. Surviving are two children and three grandchildren. Dorothy DeGraff Hoffman ’47, August 9, Peoria. She was an active member of Forrest Hill United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school. Survivors include her husband Harold Hoffman ’49, four children, five grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter. Herman “bud” Schueneman ’47, August 8, Kewanee. Elaine Frye Snider ’47, July 7, Martinsville, Ind. She was a member of Chi Omega. Her father, Dr. Ellis Frye, was a longtime professor of education at Bradley. Helen Anderson Schlobohm ’48, April 5, Stratford, Wis. She was a school secretary and was active in the Presbyterian Church, serving as an elder and newsletter editor. Survivors include two daughters, three grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters.

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traveled extensively as an engineering consultant. He enjoyed fishing and golf, and was active in the community. Harold was a World War II Navy veteran. Five children and six grandchildren survive. Robert J. Nelson ’49, May 9, Peoria. Bob was a Navy veteran. Roy Setterlund ’49, June 27, Peoria. He worked in insurance for the Auren Muir agency and later for John Pearl. A World War II Army Air Forces pilot, Roy was an active member of Salem Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife Marilyn, five children, and eight grandchildren. Stanley Steinau ’49, June 8, Peoria. He retired in 1989 as a speech pathologist in School District 150 and in private practice. Stan had served as president of the local Speech and Hearing Association, and the Corn Stock Theatre board. A World War II Army veteran, he held a master’s degree from the University of Iowa. Survivors include his wife Ann Dooley Steinau ’43, two children, and four grandchildren. Jack Vickrey ’49, July 9, Peoria. He retired from Kemper Insurance Co. after 35 years as an auditor. Jack was a World War II Army Air Forces veteran. His wife Marjorie survives.

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Shirley Parmenter Caldwell ’50, April 11, Warwick, R.I. James Keating ’50, February 19, Danville. He taught art in elementary schools in Peoria and Danville for many years. James was a World War II Navy veteran. He enjoyed radio-controlled model airplanes. Eight children, 12 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren survive. Thomas McCabe ’50, March 2008, Chicago Heights. He retired from North American Van Lines after 50 years, serving as vice president and agency owner. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife Joyce, four children, 18 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. John F. Morgan ’50, June 18, Manchester, N.J. He retired in 1991 as the owner and operator of a mechanical engineering firm in Kailua, Hawaii. John served in the Army during World War II and the Korean War. He was involved in Scouts and Junior Achievement. Survivors include his wife Clemence, four children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Frank Trantina ’50, July 17, Fort Myers, Fla. Four children and 13 grandchildren survive.

Warren Becklund ’51 MBA ’56, June 9, Mullenville, Kan. He worked in the missile industry in California, Colorado, and Florida, and was considered the main troubleshooter for the guidance system of the Atlas Missile. Warren was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. Survivors include his wife Gloria, two sons, three stepchildren, and nine grandchildren. Donald Fuehring ’51, June 27, Morton. He retired from Caterpillar in 1986 after 35 years in export finance operations. Don owned and operated Morton Coin Wash for 32 years. Active in Masonic work, he also served on numerous boards in Mackinaw. He was on Morton’s zoning board for 14 years. Don was a World War II Navy Air Corps veteran. Survivors include his wife Marjorie Morrison Fuehring ’49, three children, and 10 grandchildren. Raymond T. Johnson ’51, April 29, Peoria. He owned and managed Advance Interiors since 1954. A World War II Army Air Corps veteran, he retired from the Air Force Reserves in 1970 as a major. Ray was a charter member of Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity at Bradley. Survivors include his wife Sue, three children, three grandchildren, and a greatgranddaughter. Lawrence Deushane ’52, April 11, St. David. A watchmaker at jewelry stores in the Quad Cities for 41 years, he later returned to farming. He was an Army veteran. Surviving are his wife Mary Ellen, three children, and three grandchildren. Eugenia Balis Scott ’52, May 2008, Buffalo Grove. She had been a fashion buyer for Charles A. Stevens. Survivors include her husband Donald, four children, and four grandchildren. Louise Nielsen Tharp ’52, July 19, Neponset. Howard Turner ’52, July 29, Sister Bay, Wis. He was vice president of sales for Bell & Howell, and earlier worked at Dukane Audio Visual as group vice president. Howard was an official at several Olympic Games, including in 2000 as team leader of the U.S. kayak team. A runner and a sailor, he belonged to the Bradley Flying Club, and was an active pilot until age 79. Surviving are his wife Phyllis Denker Turner ’51, four children, and six grandchildren. Harry Croll ’53, May 21, Fort Collins, Colo. An architectural engineer in the commercial construction field, he built structures across the U.S. Harry had served as president of the Arvada Rotary Club and was honored by the Rotary in Fort Collins. A Korean War Army veteran, he was a member of Sigma Chi at Bradley. His wife Nila, four children, and nine grandchildren survive.

William Edlund ’53, November 27, 2007, Elgin. He was a civil engineer with the Illinois Department of Transportation. A World War II Army Air Corps veteran, he was a member of the Elgin R.C. Flyers Club. His two sons survive. Gerald Jacobs ’53, May 2008, Palos Heights. Gerry was a retired Allstate agent. He is survived by his wife Dolly, five children, four stepchildren, and 19 grandchildren. Thomas Jacquin ’53, June 24, Peoria. He owned Jacquin & Co. Office Products, and Space Age Travel. Tom was an Air Force veteran and was active in Cursillo. Surviving are his wife Pixie, four children, and eight grandchildren. Robert E. Jones ’53, February 21, Palm Springs, Calif. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include three children and seven grandchildren. William Lauerman ’53, June 24, Sun City West, Ariz. He was assistant vice president at CUMIS Credit Union Insurance for 18 years before retiring in 1991. William was a Navy veteran. He was involved in computer and art clubs, and helped procure computers for a local school. Survivors include his wife Veronica, three children, and two grandchildren. Mary Murphy Linstrom ’53, March 20, Sanibel Island, Fla. She and her husband Bob lived in St. Louis before moving to Ohio in 1970. Mary was a social worker in the Wooster city schools from 1974 to 1996. She earned a master’s degree in social work at Washington University. Mary was president of their condo association. Her husband survives, along with four children and seven grandchildren. Richard Royalty ’53, May 24, Issaquah, Wash. He was employed by the Boeing Co. from 1955 to 1984. Survivors include his wife Bobbie, three children, a stepdaughter, and two grandchildren. Philip Strang ’54, April 27, Fairfax, Va. He was a personnel director for the Defense Logistics Agency, retiring in 1986. An Air Force veteran, he worked in personnel for the Air Force as a civilian in Chicago and Michigan. He enjoyed pickleball and had won several Senior Olympics medals. Surviving are his wife Shirley, two sons, and three grandchildren. Lee Buhrman ’55, February 19, Springfield. He was vice president of international sales for Echlin Inc. for 25 years, retiring in 1989. Later he worked for the Illinois Department of Revenue until 2004. An Army veteran, he is survived by his wife Elizabeth, four children, and four grandchildren.

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InMemory William Linsley ’55 MA ’61, October 24, 2006, Houston. He was a professor of communication at the University of Houston. At Bradley, William was a champion debater and a member of Lambda Chi Alpha. He held a law degree and a Ph.D. William was an Air Force veteran. Surviving are his wife Joan, two daughters, and a grandson. Donna Pflederer Paton Martin ’55, March 29, Morton. A music teacher and pianist, Donna worked as a Realtor for many years until retiring last fall. She was the choir director and organist at her church. Four children, four stepdaughters, many grandchildren, and a great-grandson survive. Dorothy Rosenbaum Moore ’55 MA ’76, April 24, Dunlap. She retired in 1993 after 30 years as a counselor and teacher at Princeville High School. A member of Sigma Kappa, Dorothy had been president of WRA, the sponsor of women’s intramural competitions. Surviving are her husband David, one son, and several grandsons. Lois Collier ’56, February 17, Morton. She was a teacher for 41 years at Hines, Harrison, and Sterling schools in Peoria. Lois held a master’s degree from Illinois State University. She had served as president of a local retired teachers group. Survivors include her son, three grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Charles Donohue ’56, April 3, Mascoutah. A retired lieutenant colonel, he was a navigator in the Air Force for 24 years. In 1981, he opened Camelot Realty in Fairview Heights. Survivors include his wife Evelyn, six children, and 11 grandchildren. John Shull ’56, April 21, San Antonio. As a career Air Force officer, he served in Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, and Texas until 1977. Among his commendations was a Bronze Star. In addition to his four children, John also was a father figure for children who lost their fathers in Vietnam. His wife Ellen Murphy Shull ’59 and eight grandchildren also survive. Nathaniel Cover Sr. ’57, July 3, Peoria. He was founder and president of Cover Electric Inc. Nate was a board member for his church, as well as NECA, IBEW, and the city’s electrical commission. He served in the Air National Guard Reserves. Nate enjoyed boating and tennis. Three children and eight grandchildren survive. Nancy Roake O’Neil ’57, May 11, Sarasota, Fla. At Bradley, she was president of Pi Beta Phi, and worked on the Anaga and the Scout. Nancy had been involved with the ballet and the symphony in Peoria and Sarasota. Her husband John “Jack” O’Neil ’57, three sons, and six grandchildren survive.

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David L. Tucker ’57, February 28, Sandwich. A retired Air Force lieutenant colonel, he had many commendations, including a Silver Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Dave earned a master’s degree in guidance and counseling, and later worked for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He was inducted into the Bradley Athletics Hall of Fame for diving and tennis. His father, Leslie Tucker, was dean of students at BU for many years. Survivors include his wife Diane and two children. Donald Breese ’59, June 26, Morton. He retired from teaching science and social studies at Central School in Washington in 1993. Donald wrote a column for a local newspaper and co-founded the Tazewell County Court counseling program. He was an Army veteran. Surviving are his wife Jeanne, one daughter, and two granddaughters. Frank Ierulli ’59, May 3, Peoria. He was a dentist for 27 years, retiring in 1991. A member of Rotary in Washington, he received the Paul Harris award. Frank also was honored by his church for volunteer work in Haiti. Survivors include his wife Janice, five children, and five grandchildren.

1960s

Patricia Jordan Mellican ’61, March 29, Huntley. She retired as director of professional standards and peer review for the Illinois CPA Society. Earlier, she owned an accounting firm in Galesburg and worked as an auditor for several national accounting firms. An active volunteer, Patricia was a charter member of her PEO chapter in Sarasota, Fla. She sang in her church choirs in Illinois and Florida. Survivors include her husband John, two sons, and four grandchildren. Roy Saettler ’61, July 30, Delavan. He retired in 1997 as a civil engineer with the Illinois Department of Transportation. Roy was an alderman, and a founding member of Delavan New Life Fellowship. His wife Patricia, four children, and seven grandchildren survive. Warren Zehr ’61, May 5, Eden Prairie, Minn. He and his wife Maryanna operated ZP Sales Inc. for 23 years, retiring in 1999. Earlier he was an engineer for Bemis Co. and Kimberly Clark Corp. Warren was a World War II Navy veteran. His wife survives, along with two daughters and two grandchildren. Robert Barber ’62, June 25, Springfield. He retired from IBM after 30 years of service. He was a partner in RoBar Properties, and a founder of Kwik One Oil & Lube. A member of Sigma Chi at Bradley, he had served in the Illinois Air National Guard. He was active in the community and had been president of the Visiting Nurses Association of

Illinois. Surviving are his wife Nancy, two children, and two grandchildren. Karen Demmin Boland ’63, March 31, Peoria. She had been a teacher, museum archivist, and medical transcriptionist. Two daughters and her granddaughter survive. Pearl Spainhour Brookham ’63, May 19, Canton. She was an elementary school teacher in Peoria Heights and Canton for 29 years. Pearl was an active member of First Christian Church and a longtime hospital volunteer. Surviving are two sons, a stepdaughter, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ted W. Johnson ’63, June 21, Eagle, Wis. He retired from Abbott Laboratories in 2005 as a mechanical engineer. In 1979, Ted and his wife Suellen helped start the Ron Santo Walk for the Cure for juvenile diabetes in Chicago. She survives, along with two daughters and a granddaughter. Sharon Morris-Bilotti ’63, March 28, Springfield. She worked for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in numerous positions for 37 years. Sharon frequently consulted with the White House on child welfare issues. She held a master’s degree from University of California, Berkeley. She was an ordained elder at First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband Eugene, two stepdaughters, and four grandchildren. Paul Lazarski ’65, June 9, La Luz, N.M. An Air Force major, he earned the Distinguished Flying Cross in Vietnam. He retired from active duty in 1985 and from the Reserves in 2003. Paul also worked as a sheriff’s deputy and a juvenile probation officer. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha at Bradley. His son, stepson, and two grandsons survive. Gerald Whittet ’67, June 14, Lombard. He was a manager for Fresh Express, and previously worked in insurance as a comptroller. Jerry was an Army veteran. His wife Marcella, his father, one son, three stepchildren, and five grandchildren survive. Richard Guingrich ’68, July 8, Peoria Heights. He was an oral maxillofacial surgeon in Peoria from 1976 until 2008. He received many awards as a student at the University of Illinois School of Dentistry in Chicago. Richard was a member of Phi Kappa Phi at Bradley. An Army veteran, he taught advanced cardiac life support from 1978 to 1989. Survivors include his wife Nancy, his mother, five children, and 11 grandchildren. Thomas Harvel ’68, January 15, Peoria. He practiced law with Westervelt, Johnson, Nicoll & Keller, with an emphasis on civil rights and employment discrimination. Thom held a juris

doctoral degree from Drake University School of Law. He was a Vietnam War Army veteran. Surviving are his wife Susan Williamson Harvel, MA ’78, two daughters, and his mother. Clarke Carney, MA ’69, February 10, Gambier, Ohio. The author of two textbooks, he held a doctoral degree from the University of Utah. He served on the faculty at Kansas State and Ohio State universities. Later, Clarke was director of counseling centers at Ohio State and at Kenyon College. Survivors include his wife Vicki and two children. George Greathouse ’69, December 11, 2007, Sun City, Ariz. He worked in Richmond, Va., before moving west. George played in the Bradley band. Surviving are his wife Joanne, his brother, and sister. Parvez “Joe” Jokhy, MSCE ’69, April 4, Peoria. He was employed by IDOT as a civil engineer, and then operated PNJ Enterprises as a highway contractor for 20 years, retiring in 2006. Survivors include his wife Sharon, his mother, two sons, and a grandson. Robert Selinger, MA ’69, June 1, Vero Beach, Fla. He was an assistant director with the state of Illinois in Springfield. Surviving are his wife Carol, two children, and two grandchildren.

1970s

Terry Bauer ’70, June 21, Grayslake. He co-owned Bauer Equipment & Supply Co. in Mundelein. Surviving are his wife Betty Brockmeier Bauer ’68, three children, and two grandsons. David Hager, MA ’71, May 23, Morton. He farmed and taught agriculture and biology at Morton High School, retiring in 1987. Dave was a World War II Marine Corps veteran. He was active in 4-H and FFA. Survivors include three children, 10 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Nihat Bilgutay ’73, July 1, Wallingford, Pa. He was department head of electrical and computer engineering at Drexel University. He began there as

a Drexel Fellow in 1982 and became a full professor in 1992. The recipient of numerous awards, he had an international reputation in the field of ultrasonics. Nihat held a master’s degree from Purdue, as well as a Ph.D. Survivors include his wife Kathy, three daughters, and his parents. Startreere McDonald ’73, July 8, Peoria. She retired as a supervisor for the U.S. Post Office after 38 years of service. She enjoyed bowling and traveling. Her father, three brothers, and two sisters survive. Patricia Reinholdt ’73, July 7, East Peoria. A teacher at Bolin Elementary School for 20 years, Pat served on the District 86 School Board for 12 years. She taught Sunday school at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church for 45 years. Pat enjoyed golf and was an active volunteer. Surviving are her husband Fredrick, four children, and eight grandchildren. Valerie Maynard ’74, July 7, Chicago. She had been a professor at the College of DuPage and North Central College, and recently was affiliated with Northwestern. She held a doctoral degree from the University of Illinois, and spent part of her career instructing teachers in science and math education. Valerie had been a champion racquetball player. At Bradley she was a member of Phi Kappa Phi. Her parents survive. Michael Keenan ’75, May 19, Bradenton, Fla. He moved to Florida in 1997 to be director of engineering for Advance Controls Inc. His wife Kathy and two children survive. Marilyn Zolla Riggen ’76, April 22, Farmington. Sanford Zeitchick ’77, July 13, Valley Stream, N.Y. Two brothers survive.

1980s

James Kivett ’80, May 3, Rancho Cordova, Calif. He was assistant vice president of consumer lending at Bank of America. Until 1987, he was branch manager for Peru Federal Savings Bank in Illinois. At Bradley, Jim was a member of Sigma Chi and the

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jazz band. He played percussion, piano, and bass guitar. Survivors include his mother Elizabeth Willmeroth Kivett ’50 and sister. Don Wicks ’80, July 26, Chicago. Don was an engineer with the Chicago Department of Aviation. In the ’80s, he assisted with the redesign of Lake Shore Drive’s S-curve. He enjoyed music, bicycling, and travel. Two sisters and a brother survive. Jan Shutan Finer ’81, June 5, Tampa, Fla. Jan was a member of F.O.R.C.E. and Congregation Schaarai Zedek. She had previously lived in Flossmoor. Survivors include her husband Michael Finer ’80, two daughters, and her mother. Brian Blythe ’84, June 27, Sunny Isles Beach, Fla. He was director of pre-college programs at the University of Miami, where he had earned a master’s degree. Brian had been director of admissions at Robert Morris College in Springfield for more than 10 years. He was involved in his church and in civic projects in Miami. Three sisters and two brothers survive. Daniel Jacob ’84, March 15, St. Johns, Fla. He worked for Caterpillar for nearly 20 years as a sales and service representative. Two sons survive. Rosemary Trump ’89, May 11, Peoria. Active in the community and St. Philomena Catholic Church, Rosemary served on the Peoria County Board for 12 years. She was a World War II Navy veteran. Two children and three grandchildren survive.

2000s

Andrew Linnenburger, MBA ’07, June 15, Raleigh, N.C. He was an account executive in sales at Consonus Technologies. A graduate of Drake University, Andy was an adviser to Pi Kappa Alpha in North Carolina. At Bradley he served on the University Senate and was the MBA rep to the Graduate School Advisory Council. Survivors include his brother Adam Linnenburger ’09 and parents, Dennis Linnenburger ’74 MEA ’78 and Jane Casanova Linnenburger, MA ’79. She is executive director of Bradley’s Smith Career Center.

Robert Kozelka, assistant professor of business administration from 1967 to 1972, died on April 10 in Peoria. He was 101. He was state supervisor of vocational business education in Springfield from 1946 to 1976, and president of the national association from 1955 to 1957. He held a master’s degree from the University of Chicago. Surviving are three children, seven grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Kathryn Whitehead, a police dispatcher and telephone operator for 14 years, died on April 19. A resident of Washington, she taught voice lessons and sang in her church choir. Her husband Gary, her parents, three children, and a step-grandson survive.

“In Memory” Guidelines: To submit an obituary, please mail a newspaper clipping or memory card from the funeral home to: Bradley Hilltopics, 1501 W. Bradley Ave., Peoria, IL 61625. Bradley Hilltopics Fall 2008

AlumniNews people & events

Director’s Corner Alumni Events October 14 Chicago “Election Politics” with Dr. Craig Curtis, professor of political science, 6 p.m., Favazza’s, 5201 Southwest Avenue; $25 October 23 Raleigh, N.C. alumni reception, Radisson Research Triangle Park, 150 Park Drive, 6–8 p.m. October 28 Chicago 12th annual DuPage County alumni networking event, Ruth Lake Country Club, Hinsdale, 6–8 p.m., complimentary appetizers and cash bar October 30 Chicago Bradley Chorale concert, Unity Temple, 875 Lake St., Oak Park, 6–7:15 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m. concert November 4 Chicago basketball tip-off luncheon, Harry Caray’s, 33 W. Kinzie, 11:30 a.m.

Another summer has flown by, and the Bradley University Alumni Association didn’t waste a minute of it! The BUAA greets this new academic year with new officers: Ed True ’54, president, Glenn Ross, MBA ’87, president-elect, and Michelle Noe ’98, vice president, and directors Alice Quibilan Bush ’73, Jeni Abraham Couri ’84, Kristin Smith Ladewig ’93, and Amy Turk ’97, along with a host of exciting new alumni opportunities designed to educate, engage, and connect back to our alma mater. It’s no surprise that Bradley alumni are passionately committed to the success of our institution. Graduates frequently ask how they can help, and the BUAA has identified a variety of ways for you to contribute to our alma mater’s bright future. Most importantly, many of these activities will directly benefit current students and young alumni. From the newly launched Young Alumni University to Dinner for Ten or the alumni-facilitated EHS 120 class, “Bradley History & Traditions,” this comprehensive student engagement plan was created by alumni — for the benefit of future alumni. These efforts rely on alumni volunteers for their success, and I personally invite you to be a part of this exciting new movement. Can you (or your employer) share expertise about buying a first home or investing for the future? Would you host a dinner for eight current students to help them build their networking skills? Could you facilitate an inspiring discussion about Lydia Moss Bradley and the University’s history to a freshman class? Perhaps you can deliver Bradley materials to your local high school counselors. Help us build a stronger alumni association — one that keeps its eye on the future by reaching back to ensure the success of our current students and young alumni. Contact the alumni office (309-677-2240 or 1-800-952-8258) to find out how!

November 13 Chicago 2000–2008 alumni event, Whirlyball, 1880 W. Fullerton, pizza, and cash bar, 7–9 p.m.; $20 November 14 Denver dinner theater, Dickens’ “Cricket on the Hearth” and Christmas Comedy Revue, Heritage Square Music Hall; $38.50 December 5 Peoria CIBAC holiday party, Embassy Suites, 6 p.m. January 15 Los Angeles CFA alumni gala event For more information, visit bualum.org or contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 309-677-2240 or 800-952-8258.

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President’s receptions

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President Joanne Glasser continues to meet with alumni and friends at receptions nationwide. Plans are underway for the following receptions.

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October 28 . . . . . . . . . . San Francisco Home of Dave and Elizabeth Asip Evans ’76, 539 Edgewood Rd., San Mateo November 5 . . . . . . . . . . Houston Daily Review Café, 3417 W. Lamar, 6–8 p.m. November 6 . . . . . . . . . . San Antonio Dominion Country Club, 1 Dominion Dr., hosted by John ’81 and Amy Shaw Farugia ’81, 6–8 p.m. November 20 . . . . . . . . Chicago Union League Club, 65 W. Jackson Blvd., hosted by Lynda and Carl Birkelbach ’62, 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Help the Bradley University Alumni Association conserve energy and save paper and postage. Update your e-mail address to ensure you’ll be notified of special campus news and events, as well as alumni events in your area. Send your e-mail address to bualum@bradley.edu or log onto the online community at bualum.org.

View alumni event photos Visit the new photo gallery at bualum.org to view chapter and affinity group event photos, Homecoming memories, and more.

New program geared to young alums The Bradley University Alumni Association recently launched Young Alumni University. These events are geared toward 2000–2008 graduates and focus on life topics such as home buying and investing. For more information or to share a topic idea, e-mail Julie Pfleeger Holmes ’06 at jcholmes@bradley.edu.

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Chicago Chicago area alumni who graduated between 2000 and 2007 gathered May 15 at Manny’s Deli. Danny Raskin ’05, second from right, whose family has owned the deli since 1942, hosted the event.

Dallas Twenty-five alumni and friends met July 26 at Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco to watch a baseball game and eat Avanti’s gondolas.

St. Louis More than 100 alumni, students, and friends gathered on August 3 for the annual picnic and new student send-off.

Springfield More than 60 alumni and friends attended the President’s Reception on May 28 at the Illini Club. Shown with President Joanne Glasser are hosts Patrick Kelley ’80 and his wife Tammie Klein.

Bradley Hilltopics Fall 2008

CampusView Gifted youth program WOWs for 25 years The second-floor classrooms of Baker Hall were filled with the promise of bright, talented students for a week in June and again in August. Rather than 18- to 22-year-olds studying business management, accounting, and finance, these students were about 10 years younger. They were learning about art, math, poetry, science, and other disciplines in thematic sessions such as “Think…Pop Art,” “Grossology,” “In the Jungle,” and “Junior Crime Scene Investigators.” In June, 138 students enrolled in the World of Wonder (WOW) program, and many enrolled in more than one class. August enrollment was 122 students. Children entering first through third grades may participate. Eligibility for older youth is determined by an inclusive, objective, professional process that considers each student’s abilities in academic subjects, high-level thought processes, divergent thinking, and creativity. Lynette Woelfle Steger ’93 was among the first to enroll in the Bradley University Institute for Gifted and Talented Youth (BUIGTY), and her son Benjamin now participates. Steger, who still has a play she wrote in a BUIGTY class, remembers sitting along Main Street with her teacher and classmates to count cars based on certain parameters for a statistics class. She says, “There’s really not much like it. It’s a mini-university program for elementary and junior high students. This is a crème de la crème program.” For the past 25 years, Bradley University has offered summer educational opportunities for youth. Dr. Joan Sattler, dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences, was involved at the program’s inception, when Bradley collaborated on a grant with Peoria County schools to create the Peoria County Foreign Language Immersion Program. From there, Sattler worked with Dr. Steve Permuth, dean of the College of Education at the time, to establish a network with school districts to launch the BUIGTY. In addition to offering summer programming, the Institute was established to offer year-round consulting regarding gifted students. “Programming for gifted students is not required, but many schools have pull-out programs, and some districts have schools for gifted children. We felt this would be a way for Bradley to connect with gifted and talented youth in public and parochial schools,” Sattler explains. Jon C. Neidy, MA ’01, assistant director of Continuing Education, has directed BUIGTY’s summer WOW program for the past four years, in collaboration with the College of Education and Health Sciences. “We stress the classes must be academically challenging (at least a year above grade level), fun, and interactive. Students are with their intellectual peers, so we’re teaching to the top all the time.” Six Bradley undergraduate teacher education students work with the students each summer. Student aide Leila Shamsuddin ’10 says, “I have worked at camps before, but never in a gifted program. These

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Eighth-grader Ian McConnaughay participates in the World of Wonder “Pop Art” class. He recalls classes such as Peoria history, Brain Games, philosophy, and many math and science classes. The son of Dr. Kelly McConnaughay, professor of biology, and her husband Thomas, Ian has attended WOW since he was about 5 years old and says, “It’s engaging. There are no grades, we have smaller classes, and it’s fun!”

children have a lot of different behaviors from other children. They have strong interests in certain areas, and they need to be listened to more than other children because they often feel people don’t understand them. Sometimes adults treat them as adults because they are gifted intellectually, but they still have to be treated as kids. They are sensitive and have needs like all children.” Jen Olson Bernitt ’95, a substitute teacher at Metamora Grade School, has taught in the summer gifted program for 13 years. She also served as a student aide for two years. “I like the freedom to be able to teach children in a very hands-on, interactive manner. In the summer, I feel children should be very active. This allows a lot more leeway and creativity for them to explore. We don’t have to sit down and test like we do in school.” She reflects on her time as a student aide as “a great experience to watch people teach in different manners. It gave me a head start, and I always put it on my resume. I’m very proud to be a part of WOW.” “The socialization aspect is as important as the learning,” comments Neidy, adding the WOW program helps gifted children feel good about themselves. “Students in this program have an absolute joy of learning. It’s totally OK to be smart, and they’re with other students who are smart. This allows bright, motivated students to have a positive experience on Bradley’s campus at an early age.” Visit bradley.edu/hilltopics for more photos from WOW classes.

2008-2009

basketball men 11/3 11/9 11/14 11/16 11/24 11/25 11/26 11/29 12/7 12/10 12/14 12/20 12/23 12/28 12/31 1/3 1/6 1/10 1/13 1/18 1/21 1/24 1/28 1/31 2/3 2/7 2/11 2/14 2/17 2/21 2/25 2/28 3/5-8 x

schedules women

Lewis........................................................... 7:05 p.m. Wisconsin-Platteville.......................... 4:05 p.m. Illinois-Chicago....................................... 7:05 p.m. Florida or Syracuse.................................................TBA College Basketball Experience Classic...................TBA College Basketball Experience Classic...................TBA College Basketball Experience Classic...................TBA East Tennessee State............................... 7:05 p.m. Michigan State.........................................................TBA Butler........................................................... 7:05 p.m. Southeast Missouri State..................... 1:05 p.m. Wisconsin-Milwaukee...................................... 7:05 p.m. Southern Illinois-Edwardsville........ 7:05 p.m. *Southern Illinois................................... 1:05 p.m. *Wichita State................................................. 7:05 p.m. *Missouri State................................................ 7:05 p.m. *Illinois State........................................... 7:05 p.m. *Creighton................................................. 7:05 p.m. *Indiana State..........................................................TBA *Southern Illinois............................................ 6:05 p.m. *Northern Iowa............................................... 7:05 p.m. *Indiana State........................................... 6:05 p.m. *Wichita State........................................... 7:05 p.m. *Illinois State................................................... 7:05 p.m. *Northern Iowa........................................ 7:05 p.m. *Drake............................................................. 7:05 p.m. *Creighton....................................................... 7:35 p.m. *Evansville................................................ 1:05 p.m. *Missouri State......................................... 7:05 p.m. Bracket Busters Game..............................................TBA *Evansville....................................................... 7:05 p.m. *Drake.......................................................... 7:05 p.m. MVC Tournament, St. Louis, Mo................................TBA x x

Denotes exhibition games. Denotes College Basketball Experience Classic. November 16 game at opponent’s site. Bradley will play Florida Gulf Coast, Richmond, and Missouri-Kansas City on November 24, 25, 26 in Fort Myers, Fla. * Denotes Missouri Valley Conference game. Denotes Northern Arizona Classic in Flagstaff, Ariz.

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Lewis (Illinois Central College).............. 7:05 p.m. Truman STATE (Carver Arena)............. 1:05 p.m. Loyola-chicago (ICC)........................... 2:05 p.m. Eastern Illinois (ICC).......................... 7:05 p.m. Illinois-Chicago........................................... 7:05 p.m. Northern Illinois (ICC)....................... 7:05 p.m. Northern Arizona...................................... 7:35 p.m. UC-Riverside................................................. 3:05 p.m. Illinois (United Center)............................... 1:30 p.m. Missouri...................................................... 6:30 p.m. SIU-Edwardsville (ICC)........................ 7:05 p.m. Toledo......................................................... 6:05 p.m. Air Force (Richwoods H.S.)..................... 5:05 p.m. *Wichita State............................................ 7:05 p.m. *Missouri State........................................... 2:05 p.m. *Southern Illinois (ICC)..................... 7:05 p.m. *Evansville (ICC)................................... 2:05 p.m. *Northern Iowa.......................................... 3:05 p.m. *Drake........................................................ 7:35 p.m. *Creighton.................................................. 2:05 p.m. *Illinois State (ICC).............................. 7:05 p.m. *Indiana State (ICC)............................. 2:05 p.m. *Southern Illinois....................................... 7:05 p.m. *Evansville.................................................. 4:05 p.m. *Northern Iowa (ICC).......................... 7:05 p.m. *Creighton (ICC).................................... 7:05 p.m. *Drake (ICC)............................................ 2:05 p.m. *Illinois State.............................................. 7:05 p.m. *Indiana State............................................ 6:05 p.m. *Missouri State (ICC)........................... 7:05 p.m. *Wichita State (ICC).............................. 7:05 p.m. MVC Tournament, St. Charles, Mo........................TBA x x

Home games listed in white. Men’s home games at Carver Arena. Except where noted, women’s home games have been relocated from Robertson Memorial Field House to Illinois Central College (ICC) in East Peoria until the new athletic performance center on campus is completed. Times listed at Central Standard Time and are subject to change.

BradleyBraves.com Updated daily by Bradley’s sports information staff, the new Web site includes standard schedules, rosters, and news, plus biographies of the student-athletes, coaches, and staff. The site features live audio and video streaming of as many games as possible. Additional features include: a mobile-friendly site (m.BradleyBraves.com), mobile ringtones, a photo store, monthly auctions, desktop wallpapers, and a free weekly video show, “Inside Bradley Athletics.”

Landscaping in Founder’s Circle was recently redesigned to include roses, Lydia Moss Bradley’s favorite flower. This year marks the 100th anniversary of her death. The roses surround the statue of Lydia Moss Bradley, erected in the former ODK Circle in 1997 to commemorate Bradley’s Centennial. Red salvia and white vinca are part of a red and white scheme that will be updated yearly. Photo by Duane Zehr.

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