Bradley Hilltopics - Spring 2013 by Bradley University

Tami Lane

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At home on campus page 18 / Green building recognition page 4 / Aerial view page 40

president’s prelude

the bradley experience includes a vibrant residence hall community life that plays a pivotal role on campus. From the excitement of the high-energy Move-in Day to late-night cramming for tests to staff-led programs, residence halls serve as a social hub for students. As I greet students when they arrive for fall semester, I marvel at their ability to maximize storage space and find a home for their clothes, technology, and special treasures that make them feel at home. Inside this issue of Bradley Hilltopics, I hope you will relive the excitement and cherished memories from your residence hall experience in our special feature. Bradley has welcomed students to live on campus for nearly 100 years, beginning with a small women’s dormitory in 1915. Today, the University operates 12 residence halls with beds for 2,140 students and high-speed Internet connections. Unlike when many of you were students, the rooms no longer have landline telephones; cellular technology has made them obsolete. Residence halls are still where students make lifelong friends, continue classroom conversations on interesting topics, explore different ideas and cultures, overcome homesickness, and learn to share and thrive in an environment that will never be replicated. The University’s five-year strategic plan includes a comprehensive review of our residential facilities, with an exploration of options that vary from the traditional dorm room. I look forward to this feasibility study and the future it affords our students and their residence halls. On our cover is Tami Lane, a 1996 Bradley graduate. Tami won an Academy Award in 2006 for achievement in makeup for the film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. This year, Tami was nominated for an Academy Award in makeup and hairstyling for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. We are very proud of our talented alumna and look forward to more success to come in her illustrious career. In January, Bradley’s Hayden-Clark Alumni Center was LEED certified at the Silver level by the U.S. Green Building Council, making it the first new building in Peoria to receive this designation. We are awaiting a certification award for Westlake Hall, which was designed and built to meet LEED Gold certification standards. I invite you to attend our inaugural Leadership Summit that will be held from June 13–15 on Bradley’s campus. Proven leaders in finance, education, government, technology, and nonprofits will share their personal experiences that will help you address current leadership challenges in your career and community. While on campus, take a stroll by a residence hall, perhaps the one you first called your Bradley home. I hope to see you soon on the Hilltop.

Warm regards,

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Hayden-Clark Alumni Center receives “Green” award

The U.S. Green Building Council recently awarded the $12 million Hayden-Clark Alumni Center LEED Silver certification. The 39,554-square-foot facility boasts an abundance of environmentally sustainable features.

An unexpected journey

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences again honored TAMI LANE ’96 with an Oscar nomination — this time for her prosthetics work on The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.

At home on campus

Shaving cream fights and pranks, RAs, mailboxes, meal tickets and room keys, pizza, shower caddies, beanbag chairs and futons … what stands out about college life for you? Follow our dateline of residences to look back at where your memories were made.

Aerial view

University photographer Duane Zehr captured the peacefulness of campus for our final photo in a series of aerials.

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Web Extras The stories don’t stop here. Visit bradley.edu/hilltopics/extras for expanded articles, pictures, and videos from this issue. Follow Bradley Hilltopics magazine and other Bradley University accounts on your favorite social media sites: bradley.edu/socialmedia.

Staff Karen Crowley Metzinger, MA ’97 clara miles, ma ’05 executive editor assistant editor Gayle Erwin mcdowell ’77 sarah dukes associate editor art director bob grimson ’81 Duane Zehr assistant editor university photographer

Student Staff Assistant Molly dahlquist ’15

Administration joanne K. Glasser president

shelley epstein associate vice president for university communications

On the cover: TAMI LANE ’96 is all smiles with Richard Armitage, who plays Thorin Oakenshield in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Lane served as the film’s prosthetics supervisor, overseeing a team of nearly 20 makeup artists. Photo courtesy Tami Lane.

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Winter 2013 issue

Memories of Robbie

I wanted to send a special thank you for the especially sweet Valentine’s Day card. I met my husband, Tyler, my senior year at Bradley. He was a junior photo student with a question, and I was the photo lab manager on duty that day in the Heuser Art Center. The rest is history! MARY ELLEN LEWANDOWSKI ENGMAN ’00

Seattle, Wash. We received a really nice card in the mail. The front states “The Bradley Girl” and goes on to wish us a happy Valentine’s Day from the University and President Glasser. Graham and I (both alums) were married nine years ago on Valentine’s Day (so I can’t forget the date!). The card was very sweet and put smiles on our faces. This is the reason we went to Bradley — it’s not just a school but also a family. I just wanted to say, “Thanks.” MICHELLE buckert BURTOFT ’05 MBA ’12

Washington, Ill. My husband, Barry, and I think Valentine cards being sent to alumni couples is a lovely idea, and we greatly appreciate the thought. This year’s card with the “Bradley Girl” really touched my heart. As the official archivist of our synagogue (and a saver of sentimental stuff myself), I loved the vintage look and bit of history. After nearly 43 years of marriage, Barry and I are pretty “historical” ourselves! We love our Bradley connection. SHERILYN RUBIN KRELL ’70

St. Louis, Mo.

The “Remembering Robbie” segment in the Winter 2013 Bradley Hilltopics was timely, accurate, and enjoyable. Few realize the incredible contribution Robbie brought to a tiny Midwestern institution struggling to establish itself as a cradle of learning. His contributions went well beyond the wins and losses on the gridiron, hardwood, and ball diamond. His true legacy can be seen in the people he brought to our University, like Chuck Orsborn ’39 MS ’51 and Joe Stowell ’50 MA ’56. They were honest, talented, hard-working people who brought others to Bradley. It has been my pleasure to have known Robbie and his family through the years. ED MURPHY ’56

Peoria, Ill.

Bradley Hall fire

commander of the Air Force ROTC Cadet Air Police, I immediately called Cadet Commander Jack Moelmann ’65 (now a retired colonel) and we went to the scene. I got one of the radio stations covering the blaze to let me call all air cadet police to patrol other buildings, especially those on the outskirts of campus. There had been a report of someone trying to enter another building away from the fire scene. Using our own CB radios, we set up a command post in the Student Center, making sure cadets were properly clothed for the cold. We also tried to get them hot coffee or cocoa. We kept this up all night. The ice in front of Bradley Hall was so thick the following morning that a fire truck was frozen in up to its hubcaps. It was the first time I had to operate in such subzero cold but not the last. After graduation, I found myself in the middle of Montana maintaining Minuteman missiles, often in conditions that were as bad or worse. JIM BARNARD ’65

Highlands Ranch, Colo. I enjoyed the last issue you published with the Bradley Hall fire. I was on campus that night and watched those poor firemen battle that blaze. I had a couple of classes in Bradley Hall that had to be moved to Westminster Presbyterian Church on Moss Avenue. Since so many classes were held in Bradley Hall, classes were moved to numerous buildings on campus and in the surrounding neighborhood. Thanks for rekindling the memories. BOB FOGLESONG ’66 MA ’71

Can it be 50 years? I was studying for finals in my off-campus apartment when my parents called to ask about the Bradley Hall fire. As

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placement rate in five years. The rate included new grads who are employed, continuing their education, or engaged in other activities. Record turnouts at 2012 job fairs led to jobs with 489 employers in 32 states and 5 countries.

Striking a pose Editor’s Note: Share photos

SHAUN SPERLING ’02 shared the importance of

knowing and being your true self at the first YOUniversity™ presentation of 2013. A Chicago attorney and public speaker, Sperling became an Internet sensation after posting a YouTube video of himself dancing to Madonna’s Vogue at his 1992 bar mitzvah. With more than 1.1 millions views, it was ranked #58 on Rude Tube’s Top 100 viral videos of 2012. View it at bradley. edu/go/ht-vogue.

Inaugural Occasion After spending 10 days “Inside Washington” with The Washington Center’s educational seminar, VICKIE BERKOW ’14 enjoyed the presidential inauguration. The tickets, from the office of U.S. Rep. AARON SCHOCK ’02, guaranteed the history major a seat in front of the U.S. Capitol.

Fortune-ate experience Nine Bradley students explored Hollywood with Dr. Ron Koperski, associate professor of public relations, as part of his Communication Expedition course during J-term. One stop on their two-week adventure was Sony Studios, home to Wheel of Fortune. They watched a taping of the show, saw Vanna White and Pat Sajak, and even spun the famous wheel.

Zipping around town Bradley launched a new car-sharing program for students, faculty, and staff in January. Through a partnership with Zipcar Inc., a Honda Civic or a Ford Focus may be rented for as little as one hour.

of your pet in Bradley gear on our wall, and we’ll add them to our Facebook album “Bradley Braves Pets.”

@ChiAndClassy @buhilltopics I represented BU at the AIPAC Conference in Washington, D.C. to start the new year on January 1–4!

Bradley’s top-viewed videos for 2013 4. St. Baldrick’s Day 2012 3. Residence Hall Tour: University Hall

2. 1963 Bradley Hall Fire 1. 2012–13 TV Commercial View the videos and subscribe to our channel at bradley.edu/go/ ht-buyoutube.

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Priceline.com founder and CEO Jeff Hoffman was the inaugural speaker for the Distinguished Entrepreneur Speaker Series of the Turner School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation on February 25. He told the standingroom-only crowd to constantly seek new people, information, and opportunities. He added that being an entrepreneur is about fulfilling dreams rather than getting rich. Visit bradley.edu/go/ ht-priceline to view highlights of Jeff Hoffman’s speech.

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Priceline.com founder inspires students

hayden-clark alumni center receives “Green” award Bradley’s Hayden-Clark Alumni Center is leading the way in the University’s commitment to environmentally sustainable new construction. Built in 2011 at a cost of more than $12 million, the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center was recognized in January as the first new building in Peoria to receive LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). “LEED certification for our Alumni Center demonstrates our commitment to environmentally sustainable practices,” President Joanne Glasser said. “We are proud of the innovations introduced in the transformation of our campus and will continue to implement similar socially responsible measures in the future.” The LEED green building program is an internationally recognized certification system that rates how well a building or community performs across six LEED categories: sustainable site, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and innovation in design. Founded in 1993, USGBC developed the rating system in 2000.

Qualifying for LEED certification

Visit bradley.edu/ bradleyworks to read about recent research, publications, performances, and exhibitions by faculty in Bradley Works.

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There are four levels of LEED certification: Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. The Hayden-Clark Alumni Center is LEED certified to the Silver level. “LEED certification, an entirely voluntary building standard, is a great accomplishment for our University and our local community,” said KIM GREEN ’96, Bradley’s planning supervisor. To qualify, the Alumni Center construction project earned certification through various sustainable efforts ranging from being greater than 16 percent more energy efficient than similar buildings to reducing water consumption by more

than 20 percent. Project managers also signed a two-year procurement agreement for off-site renewable energy to offset 35 percent of the electricity. Dewberry, a national architectural firm that has worked with the University for more than 30 years, recognizes Bradley as a leader in sustainability. “We believe that the new building projects on campus should complement Bradley’s overall goals of sustainability,” remarked Chad Schmidgall, a sustainable design coordinator and architect in Dewberry’s Peoria office. “With Bradley’s recent highefficiency boiler and chiller plant upgrades as well as its campuswide lighting upgrades, this project continues the theme of sustainability. To take it one step further, Bradley and Dewberry applied for third-party verification of this sustainability. I am proud that the USGBC has awarded LEED Silver certification for this project.” River City Construction diverted 87 percent of construction waste. Products specified included more than 24 percent recycled content, and more than 57 percent of those products were purchased within 500 miles of Peoria. Low volatile organic compounds (VOC) materials were used throughout the building, and more than 90 percent of the occupants have views available to them. The 39,554-square-foot facility is one of five building projects completed as part of the $161 million Campaign for a Bradley Renaissance that concluded in fall 2011. The recently renovated and expanded historic Westlake Hall is being evaluated for LEED Gold certification. “We are certainly pleased to have our first LEED-certified building and look forward to more, including Westlake Hall,” said GARY ANNA ’75, vice president for business affairs. Visit usgbc.org for more information. — Karen Crowley Metzinger, MA ’97

visionary and vital: converging business and engineering Working “shoulder to shoulder,” Dr. Lex Akers, dean of the Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology, and Dr. Darrell Radson, dean of the Foster College of Business Administration, are leading their respective colleges to greater engagement and interaction. Their goal is to create unprecedented convergence opportunities for business and engineering students, enabling them to emerge as leaders in the global economy. The deans define convergence as developing curricula, forming industrial partnerships, and increasing faculty scholarship to educate engineering and business students who can capitalize on high-potential business opportunities, especially those based on new technology. They credit their faculty members as the driving force behind the University’s strategic initiative. “The idea of convergence — business majors and engineering majors working collaboratively — is not new, but Bradley’s approach is,” Radson explained. “For example, last semester three teams of engineering and business

“ Converging engineering and business only works if you have solid academic programming like ours.” — Dr. Lex akers

“ The idea of convergence — business majors and engineering majors working collaboratively — is not new, but Bradley’s approach is.” — Dr. darrell radson

students began working on three unique two-semester projects with a local entrepreneur, an established business, and Caterpillar. They have the opportunity to develop a new business opportunity from both the technical and the business side of the problem simultaneously. As our two colleges develop more convergence projects,

these experiences embedded in our colleges will increase our students’ value in the workplace.” Akers acknowledged the significance of a number of companies with connections to Bradley that are “literally a sandbox for our faculty and students to practice their expertise and skills while interfacing with professionals and building corporate relationships.” As another example of convergence, last October the Young Professionals of Caterpillar (YPC) approached the business and engineering colleges with a Six Sigma case competition that culminated with presentations to Caterpillar managers. The teams, composed of Caterpillar employees and Bradley business and engineering students, examined cases and offered solutions to real business problems. “The educational experience for our students interacting with engaged, highly motivated, professional Caterpillar employees was incredible,” Radson commented. Both deans recognize that molding business to leverage the innovative ideas that emerge from engineering prepares students for a faster path to corporate leadership. Akers noted that convergence opportunities provide students “quite a leg up when they look for permanent employment.” “They can demonstrate that they have had hands-on experience and developed world-class solutions to a problem,” Akers added. “Strong industry relationships help our students receive a better education, and there are many ways we can provide a distinct contribution to corporations. Converging engineering and business only works if you have solid academic programming like ours.” The deans also are expanding and enriching their colleges’ relationships with the medical, high-tech, manufacturing, and entrepreneurial communities, among others. By revolutionizing how the two colleges provide experiential learning through corporate development, the deans intend to help move the University toward national distinction. “One characteristic of business schools with national distinction is that they have multifaceted partnerships with corporations — relationships with faculty and research, relationships with student and executive development projects, and others,” Radson explained. “We are strengthening these relationships.” Radson and Akers support the vision to house the colleges of business and engineering under one roof, creating a collaborative learning environment.

Dr. lex akers

Dean of the Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology

Dr. Darrell Radson

Dean of the Foster College of Business Administration

— Karen Crowley Metzinger, MA ’97

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new leadership for bradley’s board of trustees

Robert Turner ’77, mba ’78

ROBERT TURNER ’77 MBA ’78, a member of the Bradley Board of Trustees since 1998, was elected chairman following the death of Michel McCord in October. Turner is chairman and chief investment officer for Turner Investments LP in Pennsylvania, which he co-founded in 1990. Previously, he served as chairman of the board’s finance and property, academic planning, and executive committees. Turner and his wife, Carolyn, were recognized recently for their contributions to the University with the establishment last October of the Turner School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. They received the President’s Award in 2010, and he was inducted into the Centurion Society in 2011. The Turner Chair of Entrepreneurship in the Foster College of Business Administration is named in their honor. The

Turners endowed the Robert and Carolyn Turner Center for Entrepreneurship in 2000. The board elected DOUGLAS S. STEWART, MBA ’79 as vice chairman. He has served on the board since 2003 and is regional president of PNC Financial Services Group. GEORGIA HEARD-LABONNE ’74, associate director of the Illinois Department of Transportation, was named board secretary. She also has been a board member since 2003. ROBIN KELLY ’78 MA ’82 was elected to a four-year board term. The chief administrative officer for Cook County, she was named a Centurion in 2009. Kelly won the Democratic primary on February 26 in Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. She faces the Republican primary winner in the special election on April 9.

graduates reach for the stars

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Graduates at the midyear commencement were given a new mission by NASA administrator Charles F. Bolden Jr. The former astronaut and decorated Marine officer told students to “make your lives ones of action, not reaction. That is your mission.” Bolden was the keynote speaker for the commencement on December 15, 2012, at the Renaissance Coliseum. He cited the University’s emphasis on science, engineering, and entrepreneurship, saying the country needs those skills in the future. During the ceremony, President Joanne Glasser

also highlighted the first African-American astronaut, ROBERT H. LAWRENCE ’56, who died in a flight training accident in 1967 before going into space. One person at the ceremony completed a mission delayed by the Bradley Hall fire 50 years ago. DOUG GARNER ’63 received his degree in the mail that spring but came back to walk in commencement in 2012. “I crammed four years of college into four-and-a-half years,” joked Garner, an automotive applied science major and now an Iowa farmer. He said he regretted not coming back for graduation after starting to work for Ford in St. Louis. “I missed all that. I didn’t feel the need to come back. That’s the way I felt at the time. I thought about it more and more as time went on.” Garner’s wife, Sharie, and his children and grandchildren attended his delayed commencement. Officially, 233 undergraduate degrees and 60 graduate degrees were awarded in December. — Bob Grimson ’81 Photography by Duane Zehr

FAR LEFT: Dr. Jeffrey Bakken, dean of the Graduate School, presents a diploma to KELLY AMUNDRUD ’12 MSA ’12 at December commencement. LEFT: DOUG GARNER ’63, came back after 50 years

to participate in the ceremony and drove his 1955 Thunderbird to campus. His graduation was postponed because of the Bradley Hall fire; he had received his degree in the mail after going to work for Ford Motor Co. in 1963.

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left: Waiting for the first coat to dry, Service on Saturday volunteers take a short break from painting at the Hult Center near Proctor Hospital. Front row: STEPHANIE HOREJS ’14, LAUREN CAMPBELL ’13, and EMMA WALSER ’16. Back row: Site leader LATIFA BODDY ’13, SARAH LIPSKI ’13, and CHADD KEEPPER ’13.

volunteering for service on saturday It’s just 10 a.m. on a Saturday, and a dozen Bradley students armed with paint rollers and brushes are already at work at the Hult Center for Health Education. Their task this chilly February morning: to apply fresh paint to the family life classroom. Across Peoria, scores of other Bradley students are chipping in at the American Red Cross, Camp Wokanda, Wildlife Prairie Park, Crittenton Centers, the Children’s Home, and Heartland Nursing Home. So, why aren’t these college kids just taking it easy back on campus? “I like to give back to the surrounding community. I did a lot of community service in my hometown, too,” comments RAYANNA WILLIAMS ’16. “I just do it because it’s fun,” says CLARA TOSTOVARSNIK ’16. Volunteers sign up online for the Service on Saturday program, which began in April 2011 with 76 students. The unique program was successful enough for the Jenzabar Foundation to select Bradley’s Burger Center for Student Leadership and Public Service for a $5,000 national award last fall. Service on Saturday began when KATIE McGINN ’08 MA ’11, Burger Center director, realized that many Bradley students want to volunteer but don’t know when and where to go in Peoria. “Service on Saturday provides them with a variety of service projects to choose from, and it coordinates transportation,” McGinn explains. “The program is planned and facilitated by members of SERVE, an organization we

started that focuses on coordinating volunteer opportunities for students. They reach out to community agencies to secure volunteer projects, recruit student volunteers, and act as site leaders during Service on Saturday.” Hosting activities with children, serving meals, doing yard work and landscaping, and playing games with seniors are a few of the volunteer activities. Students have also cleaned, planted community gardens, and helped set up for events. “Students also learn about the agencies and the people they are helping. Each site provides an overview of the agency’s mission and a tour of the facility,” McGinn says. “This adds more meaning to the volunteer experience.” Offered six times during the school year, the program typically draws more than 200 students. Bradley alumni interested in volunteering with Service on Saturday on April 20 should call 309-677-2240 to preregister. “The SERVE members work very hard to provide a variety of volunteer projects for our students and to have new sites each time,” McGinn reports. The Peoria Zoo, Common Place, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, Friendship House, the Dream Center, Habitat for Humanity, Peoria Park District, and the Center for Prevention of Abuse are among the places and agencies the volunteers have helped.

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— Gayle Erwin McDowell ’77

artists drawn to international competition Bradley’s International Print and Drawing Exhibition, a biennial event, runs for the 34th time this year. The exhibition is the nation’s second-longest-running juried print and drawing competition. The contest encourages experimental techniques but is open to all traditional and nontraditional graphic media, including all forms of printmaking, drawing, and book arts. The exhibit features works by both distinguished artists and rising talent. International artists hail from Thailand, Canada, and Costa Rica; national artists represent 34 states. Among the artists, JERRY PHILLIPS, MFA ’10, SARA STEWART, MFA ’12, and CHRIS TROUTMAN ’03 have entries on display. This year’s exhibit is juried by Stephen Goddard, senior curator and curator of prints and drawings at the Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas. Works by 105 artists are on display through April 20 at Heuser Art Center, Prairie Center of the Arts, the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, and the Peoria Art Guild. Visit bradley.edu/go/ht-34print to view the artwork. — Molly Dahlquist ’15

above: Ann Johnston-Schuster created Still Small Voices with

woodcut techniques. Her piece is one of 156 that are displayed at the exhibitions.

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new director expands pre-professional health advisory center

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Introducing hundreds of Bradley’s pre-professional health students to the diversity of health care career opportunities is nothing new to Dr. Valerie Bennett, the recently appointed director of the University’s PreProfessional Health Advisory Center. As a biology professor and department chairman at Clarion University of Pennsylvania, she chaired its Pre-Professional Committee for the Healing Arts and served a year as the coordinator for its University Advising Services Center. She has experience helping students navigate the system. “I look at this office as a resource for any major,” Bennett said. “You don’t have to be a biology or chemistry major to attend medical school. You can major in anything you are passionate about and pursue a career in health care.” A member of the Northeast and National Associations of Advisors of the Health Professions since 2004, Bennett was elected to the Northeast executive board in 2010. She noted her membership in the professional organization provides a valuable source of information and support, enabling her to bring new ideas and practices to Bradley’s campus.

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left, offers one-on-one advising for students interested in health-related careers. A New Jersey native, Bennett earned a degree in biology from Colgate University in New York and a master’s and doctoral degree from Miami University of Ohio. Visit bradley.edu/go/ ht-bennett to view a video interview of Bennett.

“I already sense at Bradley an amazing feeling of school pride, commitment, dedication, and loyalty to the University. The alumni come back and help out the next generation of students. I see that as a huge opportunity to be rewarding to me professionally. The nature of my job is getting students to where they want to go. Being able to work with alumni who are already physicians, physical therapists, and in health care fields — that’s what I love about this position. I plan to link into our alumni base to encourage alums to help students out with their goals.” She is developing an introduction to the health online professions course for Visit bradley.edu/ freshmen, undecided prehealth and facebook. students, and transfer com/BUPrehealth for more on the students that she will teach Pre-professional this fall. Bennett also is Health Advisory Center. designing a course in career development in the health professions, targeted at juniors and seniors who plan to apply to medical school or other health professional schools. Seeing herself as a resource for faculty and students alike, she will work with the staff at the Smith Career Center. “Even in these economic times, heath care is a field that continues to grow,” Bennett added. “It’s a competitive field, and not every student is a good fit for medical school. Maybe it’s going into podiatry or studying to be a physician’s assistant or a chiropractor. Each profession has its own flair. I have a great network with other pre-health advisers and resources from other universities, and I am focused on implementing those resources at Bradley.”

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— Karen Crowley Metzinger, MA ’97

Operation Educate the Educators Bradley’s aspiring teachers are adding to their educational arsenals with the University’s participation in Operation Educate the Educators. Launched in 2011 by first lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, the national program aims to make education students and classroom teachers aware of the unique stresses and problems faced by military-connected students from preschool through high school. These issues include parental deployments overseas, frequent school changes, and families adjusting to civilian life after military service. Bradley was one of the first schools to join the program, which includes more than 100 colleges and universities. “The program is really about heightening awareness and understanding,” said Dr. Dean Cantu, chairman of Bradley’s Department of Teacher Education and a former

U.S. Army intelligence officer. “We’re looking at it preparing our teachers as well as helping students at the university level who have served or are members of military families.” The program is a partnership between the Military Child Education Coalition and the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. More than 2 million U.S. children have a military connection, and 80 percent of them attend public school. Bradley’s Department of Teacher Education has integrated the program’s principles into its required course on educational diversity. “It’s part of how we define diversity. It’s like a mosaic or a quilt. This is just one of many pieces,” Cantu explained. “We owe it to students from military families that their teachers have this understanding in order to effectively teach them.” — Bob Grimson ’81

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helping hands at riverfront museum Visitors to the new Peoria Riverfront Museum are getting a demonstration of the Illinois River’s potential and problems through the work of several Bradley faculty and student volunteers. The group helps operate the stream table and other displays at the museum’s river exhibit. Dr. Sherri Morris, professor of biology and co-director of the Center for STEM Education, said the idea started with RENAE STENGER ’11, who was interested in museum curating as a career. She worked with Dr. Kelly McConnaughay, the associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Stenger is now a program specialist at the museum. McConnaughay and Morris helped start the grassroots River Action League to study water quality and increase public appreciation of the river. The 16-foot stream table is a permanent, hands-on exhibit at the museum. Water flows from one end of the elevated metal table to the other and is then recirculated. The river’s flow, erosion, effects of different types of sediment, and the impact on water quality can all be demonstrated as visitors build their own waterways, complete with islands, bends, and dams. The “sand” in the exhibit is made from recycled milk containers and mimics the real material. “Visitors like having the stream table open. It helps them understand how water moves materials,” Morris said. “It can show how erosion increases in some spots and decreases in others.” The exhibit is open when Bradley personnel or trained museum staff are on hand. Dr. Kevin Finson, professor of teacher education and co-director of the Center for STEM Education, said one goal is to boost the number of Bradley volunteers and train additional museum workers to increase opportunities for visitors. Currently, a handful of students, mainly from the biology and teacher education departments, participate. “Maybe our toughest hurdle is encouraging parents to get their hands in there and not sit back and let the kids

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do it,” Finson remarked. “Visiting engineers from Caterpillar are probably the most fun to watch playing in the stream table.” Biology major QUYNH NGUYEN ’14 was one of the Bradley students who helped with the exhibit on the museum’s October opening weekend. “Kids coming through the exhibit just had fun. They would get into it,” she said. “Helping out at the museum helped me understand what’s going on in the Illinois River.”

“ We have so many aquiferand river-connected items in that lab, and the river is just a block away.” — dr. kevin finson

“Our students have reported really good experiences there,” Finson said, adding a river water collection site near the museum is a future plan. “We have so many aquifer- and river-connected items in that lab, and the river is just a block away.” Other materials for river study at the museum include water test kits from Bradley and the River Action League, sedimentation tubes to study effects of different types of sediments, porosity columns, microscopes, and topographic maps to show the river and surrounding area over time. “I really think it translates into a learning opportunity,” Morris said. “The demonstration increases the science literacy and appreciation for our greatest resource — the Illinois River.” — Bob Grimson ’81

and students are active in the Illinois River study exhibit at the new Peoria Riverfront Museum. Dr. Sherri Morris, JESSICA JACKSON ’14, Madison Morris, and Dr. Kevin Finson focus on the exhibit’s stream table.

Betty Friedan website A new website honoring Peoria native BETTY FRIEDAN, HON ’91 is the result of collaboration between the Betty Friedan Tribute Committee and the Bradley University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. It contains information about the late author, as well as the Women’s Movement. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Friedan’s influential book, The Feminine Mystique. Visit the website at bradley. edu/bettyfriedantribute.

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Career accomplishments Senior guard DYRICUS SIMMS-EDWARDS ’13 and junior guard WALT LEMON JR. ’14 became the 45th and 46th Bradley players to score 1,000 points in their careers. Simms-Edwards scored his 1,000th career point January 9 against Indiana State. Lemon scored his at Carver Arena on

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February 16, also against the Sycamores. Visit bradley.edu/go/ ht-scoringleaders to find out who else is in the 1,000-point club. Lemon had another on-court accomplishment this season. His lastsecond, running, banked, three-point shot that beat Missouri State in 2 January was nominated for the GEICO Play of the Year. After winning the weekly competition, the spectacular play advanced to the finals. Determined by Internet voting, the best play will be announced April 6. Visit facebook.com/Bestof CollegeBasketball for an update on the contest.

Conference recognition Honors continued to pile up for Lemon and Simms-Edwards, along with teammates TYSHON PICKETT ’14 and JAKE EASTMAN ’13. Simms-Edwards became the fourth Bradley player named MVC Defensive Player of the Year. He set a single-season school record and was tied for seventh nationally with 84 steals in the regular season, according to ESPN. Lemon was selected second-team all-MVC and joined Simms-Edwards on the All-Defense team. The two also were voted to the MVC Most-Improved Team. “Walt Lemon emerged as an all-conference caliber player,” Ford said. He led Bradley in scoring, free throws, assists and playing time. Lemon also joined HERSEY HAWKINS ’88 as the only MVC players to score 500 points, get 100 rebounds, have 100 assists, and make 70 steals in a season Simms-Edwards and Lemon combined for an MVC single-season record of 157 steals while the team set a school record with 308 steals through the CIT’s first round. Pickett, the team’s leading rebounder, was named to the league’s All-Newcomer Team. Lemon and Eastman were named to the MVC ScholarAthlete team. The two also have been nominated for the I-AAA Athletic Directors’ Association Scholar-Athlete Team.

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With two Bradley players joining the career 1,000-point club, the men’s basketball team improved its season victory total for the first time in seven years, joining the ranks of the nation’s top turnaround teams. The regular season ended with an 81-66 loss to Drake in the opener of the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament. Bradley finished tied for seventh in the MVC with a 7-11 record. Bradley accepted an invitation to the 32-team CollegeInsider.com postseason tournament, beating the University of Wisconsin, Green Bay 75-69 in the first round at home on March 20. In the second round, Bradley defeated Tulane 77-72, also at Renaissance Coliseum. Tulane was the last Bradley opponent at Robertson Memorial Field House in 1982. At press time, Bradley plays Northern Iowa in the tournament’s quarterfinal round on March 26 at NIU. After going 7-25 in the 2011–12 season, Bradley finished the regular season 16-16 overall. The improvement of nine victories was tied for the ninth-best turnaround in the nation going into postseason play. “We’ve gone from being irrelevant to being a team that is hard to beat,” said coach Geno 1 Ford, who added that improving performance at Carver Arena and better team tenacity were 1 DYRICUS SIMMS-EDWARDS ’13 was named Defensive goals this season. “I think both of those things Player of the Year by the MVC. 2 WALT LEMON JR. ’14 have been accomplished. I feel that our team goes for two of his career-high 27 points in Bradley’s has done a good job coming close to reaching 83-77 home victory over Illinois State. It marked the their maximum potential.” first time in eight games that Bradley had beaten the The team also improved its MVC record, Redbirds. 3 TYSHON PICKETT ’14 was named to the finishing 7-11 in the league. That is a league’s All-Newcomer Team. five-victory improvement over 2011–12. The team won more conference games this season than in the past two years combined. Ford noted that of the four losses at home, three were to teams ranked in the Top 25 during the season. “Our players have tasted success this season,” Ford explained. “It enables them to have more confidence in themselves and our program for next year. We’ve accomplished some tangible results this year. I do think there’s cause for excitement around our program.”

— Bob Grimson ’81

Highlighted by a last-minute 71-69 home victory over Illinois State in the next-to-last regular-season game, the Bradley women’s basketball team ended its season with a 14-16 overall record and finished 8-10 for sixth place in the Missouri Valley Conference. At the MVC Tournament, Bradley lost 59-48 to I-74 rival Illinois State in the opening round. Before the tournament, the MVC named Bradley’s KATIE YOHN ’13 a second-team all-conference player. She was selected an honorable mention all-MVC player her freshman and sophomore seasons. The conference recognized four Bradley players as Scholar-Athletes. Yohn was named to the first-team Scholar-Athlete squad while redshirt junior CATIE O’LEARY ’13 and MICHELLE YOUNG ’15 won second-team honors. KELSEY BUDD ’14 earned honorable mention recognition. “We’ve made some significant strides,” said head coach Michael Brooks, who took over the program this season. “But we’re not where we want to be because we don’t have the [championship] banners hanging in the gym. We want to be in the top four. That’s the next step.” In the Illinois State game at the Renaissance Coliseum, a last-second layup by Young gave Bradley its first victory in 16 games against the Redbirds.

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above: KATIE YOHN ’13 goes up for a three-pointer during Bradley’s 78-52 victory over Evansville on January 31. Yohn became the school’s career leader in three-pointers this season.

Bradley was ranked seventh in the nation in free throw percentage through early March, paced by O’Leary, who was 29th nationally. This season, Yohn became Bradley’s career leader for three-pointers and eighth on the team’s all-time scoring list. She is the only player in MVC history with 1,300 points, 200 three-pointers, 450 rebounds, 250 assists, 80 blocks, and 175 steals in a career. “Katie Yohn has showcased her abilities on a regular basis,” Brooks said. He credited Yohn and fellow senior BROOKE BISPING ’13 for their leadership during the season. “The seniors have been through a lot of trials and tribulations,” he said. “This year, they’ve been a catalyst for change.” — Bob Grimson ’81

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Bradley athletes and Olympian inducted into Hall of Fame

above: From left, MATT SAVOIE ’02, PHILIP LOCKWOOD ’85, SAMANTHA HARDWICK ’02, and GAVIN GLINTON ’01 were

inducted into the Bradley Athletics Hall of Fame on February 16 at the men’s basketball game at Carver Arena. Glinton and Savoie will be pictured in a Burklund Family Heritage Hall display based on their accomplishments at the national and international levels.

Soccer player GAVIN GLINTON ’01, volleyball player SAMANTHA HARDWICK ’02, cross country and track runner PHILIP LOCKWOOD ’85, and figure skater MATT SAVOIE ’02 were inducted into the Bradley Athletics Hall of Fame on February 16. Glinton is the only four-year All-American in Bradley Athletics and MVC men’s soccer history. He is the only four-time, first-team all-conference selection in MVC men’s soccer history and Bradley’s all-time leading scorer. Hardwick is the only Brave to accumulate more than 3,000 assists, 1,000 digs, and 500 kills while leading the Braves to a pair of 20-win seasons. Lockwood set a 10,000-meter school record in 1982. A lifelong distance runner and founder of Mercury Sports, he is a past president of IPICO Sports, which provides high-tech timing and tracking systems. Savoie competed on the international figure skating circuit, earning first alternate on Team USA for the 2002 Olympic Games. He placed seventh in Men’s Singles Figure Skating in the 2006 Winter Olympics.

Adidas aligns with Bradley Athletics Bradley Athletics and adidas announced in February a partnership running through the 2017–18 season. Men’s basketball and baseball will join the partnership in the 2014–15 season. All 15 Bradley intercollegiate teams will wear adidas apparel, shoes, and accessories for games, practices, training, coaching, and other uses. It’s the first time all University teams will have a single clothing and footwear provider. “The recent development and unveiling of our athletic branding is made even stronger with all our teams wearing the iconic adidas brand,” said Dr. Michael Cross, director of athletics. The women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country and track, soccer, and women’s tennis teams already are using adidas gear. Fans also will have an opportunity to purchase adidas items. Visit bradley.edu/go/ ht-adidas for more information about the partnership.

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TAMI LANE ’96 bonded with Tai, who played Rosie the Elephant in Water for Elephants, during their makeup sessions; each day, her “scars” had to look exactly the same. Lane said that when not shooting, Tai frolicked in the grass like a puppy.

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Tami Lane ’96 makes movie magic by clara miles, ma ’05 / photography courtesy tami lane ’96

What do an elephant, Narnia, and 13 dwarves all have in common? The expert makeup and prosthetics work of TAMI LANE ’96. Awarded the Oscar for achievement in makeup in 2006, Lane’s standing as one of the industry’s best was solidified with a second nomination for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey in January. Whether addressing the challenges of film director Peter Jackson’s 48-frame-per-second 3D approach or speaking to up-and-coming artists on how to make it in the business, she acknowledges Bradley as the place where it all started. Bradley Hilltopics Spring 2013

little more than 17 years ago, Peoria native TAMI LANE ’96 was sitting in a local bar with her friend and fellow Alpha Chi Omega AMY FLOLO ’95 when she admitted she no longer wanted to pursue her major, graphic design. “It was ladies’ night. It was midterm. It was October of 1995, and I told Amy I was panicking about what I was going to do after graduation,” she recalled. Lane was working second shift at a graphic design firm, cleaning up clip art, when she realized it wasn’t the career she wanted. “I discovered after four years of emphasis in graphic design and computer work that I hated computers,” she confessed. Fortunately, Flolo told her about a class offered by Dr. Robert Jacobs, professor of communication, which included a trip to Los Angeles and an introduction to Hollywood’s entertainment industry. “I was doing community theater as a hobby and was doing all sorts of things, not just makeup,” she noted. “I immediately contacted Bob Jacobs and sent in an application.” While on the West Coast, Jacobs took Lane and the rest of his class to KNB EFX Group Inc., a makeup effects studio. At the end of the tour, Lane met Howard Berger, a part-owner of the company, and gave him one of her business cards — a paddleball with her contact information on it.

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The creative piece left such a strong impression on Berger, he remembered it when she returned to his shop seeking a job a few months later … which he gave her.

Making her mark Lane stayed with KNB until striking out on her own in 2000. She quickly landed a position as a prosthetics makeup artist for Weta Workshop, a special effects and prop company based in New Zealand. Soon, she found herself knee-deep in Orcs on the set of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy. However, the bond she formed with Berger was still as strong as when she was at KNB. During those four years together, he not only mentored her but also became her best friend. So, it was no surprise when, in 2004, Berger wanted her for the position of lead prosthetics makeup artist on The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. She accepted the offer, which turned out to be a life-changing decision. At 5:30 a.m. on January 31, 2006 — just shy of 10 years since graduating from Bradley — Lane reached what could have been the pinnacle of her career. Berger called to tell her that they were nominated for an Oscar for their work on Narnia. The good news continued on March 5 when Lane found herself being whisked on stage by Berger to accept the Achievement in Makeup Award from Will Farrell and Steve Carell. “To be honest, I feel

that the win was enough for a lifetime,” she said. “It was the most amazing experience!” Her next lesson was how quickly glory fades in Hollywood. “That achievement was good for about a year, but you’re only that good until the next award season,” she commented. “My family and the people around me, from Peoria and from Bradley, were really excited about it, but after a while it was just business as usual.”

Working for a living Over the next few years, she took care of business working on a wide variety of movies, including Superman Returns, Underdog, and the two subsequent Narnia installments. Yet, reality was different than what many of her friends and family thought. “There’s a big myth that you add zeros to your paycheck as soon as you win an Oscar. That’s not true. Friends of mine who have won have lost jobs because people assumed they would be too expensive,” she explained. “It’s always a good thing to have on your resume. It does put you ahead if there’s a decision to be made between you and somebody else.” It seems the decisions went in her favor for quite some time, as she served in key positions on several popular films such as the romantic drama Water for Elephants and the remake of the 1985 horror film Fright Night. Just as she was gearing up to collaborate with Berger on another project, she jumped at the opportunity to be the prosthetics supervisor for Peter Jackson’s second Tolkien epic: The Hobbit.

Returning to Middle Earth Although Lane had been a makeup artist on Jackson’s adaptations of The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit was a completely different experience. “The Hobbit was so much bigger than The Lord of the Rings in makeup that you just can’t compare them,” she explained. “Back then, I was making up Orcs and climbing mountains. This time around, I had to deal with high-res realism with 13 main cast members and their stunt doubles and their ‘scale’ doubles and their picture doubles every day … not just dealing with monsters and Hobbit feet. The pressure was much greater.” Even under all that pressure, she again thrived. On January 10, 2013, Lane learned her work on The Hobbit earned her a second Oscar nomination in the category now titled Makeup and Hairstyling. “What makes this one different is that I’m a little bit more relaxed,” she noted in a pre-ceremony interview. “Even though there’s all this pressure to get bookends with number two, I think I’m going to have an even better time. The first time I felt like it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so the second time is like gravy.” But, like many of the movies she’s worked on, there was a twist to the story: Berger also was nominated for Hitchcock, the movie she was going to partner with him on before The Hobbit came calling. “To me, it’s kind of a celebration of both him and me,” she revealed after the nominations were announced. “If he wins, I’m not going to feel a loss because he deserves it, and I feel he would be the same (continued on p. 17)

Other Movies Tami Lane is credited on more than two dozen films, including: Wishmaster Phantoms Soulkeeper The Lord of the Rings (entire trilogy) Without a Paddle The Chronicles of Narnia (entire trilogy) Superman Returns Underdog The Hills Have Eyes II Miss March The Final Destination Surrogates Splice Edge of Darkness Brandon Flowers: Crossfire The United Monster Talent Agency Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark Water for Elephants Fright Night The Hobbit (entire trilogy) The Amazing Spider-Man 2

1: Lane’s favorite character to work on was Mr. Tumnus from The Chronicles of Narnia: “That’s just because James McAvoy is a lovely, favorite actor I’ve worked with.” 2: When working on Fright Night, Lane was challenged by Colin Farrell’s many tattoos, which she completely covered and overlaid with prosthetic veins that she blended in for realism. 3: Lane made up Delphine Chaneac for her role as Dren, a genetically-created hybrid organism, in the movie Splice.

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toward me. It’s a unique situation for the Academy to have two best friends going head to head for the gold statue.” While the two shared a limo to the February 24 Academy Awards and enjoyed the after-parties together, the prize would ultimately go to Les Miserables. “Les Mis is wonderful,” she commented. “It looks beautiful. … it’s just a shame it’s such a depressing tale.” Yet, Lane was more focused on the recognition than the loss: “Just to be in the top three from the long list of amazing work that’s been done this year — It’s been a really tough year for makeup, so I’m just honored.”

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In addition to maintaining her work schedule, Lane also speaks at conferences about her craft. She recently served as a keynote speaker at the 2013 International Make-Up Artists Trade Show (IMATS) in Los Angeles, leading two sessions. One focused on the variables makeup artists will have to deal with as technology like 3D and higher frame rates become the norm. Her second presentation highlighted how she started in the business: “It was basically a conversation on stage between me and the editor of Makeup Artist Magazine. The topic was where I came from. I mentioned Bradley quite a bit; I always mention Bradley as being a huge part of where I am today.” She also addressed a common audience question: “How do you deal with such a male-dominated industry?” Her answer is simple: “I ignore the fact I’m a woman, and I ignore the fact they’re men. It’s people really.” She attributes

this outlook to the men she first worked with at KNB. “I had the best training because those boys were really lovely to me and showed me things,” she explained. “They didn’t treat me any differently than they treated each other, so I never really thought about it until after the fact, after a little bit of success, when that question started to be asked.” She has noted, however, that today many more females are interested in doing prosthetics work than males: “It used to be that shlubby kid next door wearing a black Iron Maiden T-shirt making latex masks in his mom’s basement. Now, it’s a whole different ballgame.”

Remembering her roots Lane credits Dr. Jacobs with helping her make that first connection with Berger, but he wasn’t the only professor who had a lasting impact on her career. “It was the teachers’ experiences,” she said. “Being involved in the art department, you saw a lot of teachers share their stories of fighting and coming up through the art world and then getting jobs. Their inspirational stories helped guide us.” What would she say now that her own story is an inspiration to future Bradley art graduates? “Get out of your comfort zone and explore broader pastures.” She believes that artists have to put themselves out there to find the right opportunities in life: “I moved out to LA two weeks after graduation. My folks were very unhappy with me, but they didn’t stop me. You might have to go far to reach far. You need to do what you want to do, go where you want to go, and not worry about disappointing your family. Go out and pick where you want to be in the world and settle instead of just sitting back living at home waiting for something to happen. If you wait for something to happen, nothing happens.”

1: While shooting The Lord of the Rings, Lane helped bring the monstrous-looking Uruk-hai (a larger, more fearsome breed of Orc) to life. 2: Lane was personally responsible for making up Dwalin (played by Graham McTavish) and Thorin Oakenshield (played by Richard Armitage) each day. 3: Most of the prosthetics on The Hobbit included hair that had to be punched into the piece strand by strand; Lane is known as one of the few professional hair punchers in the business. 4: When seen without his Thorin makeup, the differences between Armitage and his Hobbit character’s appearance are more obvious. 5: Lane is proud of Thorin’s makeup: “It’s so subtle, people don’t even realize he’s wearing prosthetics. One of the best compliments I’ve had was in the last week of shooting The Hobbit when someone told Richard [Armitage], ‘You’re lucky to get away without wearing anything.’ And Richard looked at him and said, ‘I’m wearing a forehead and nose. Tami made these eyebrows; these are not mine.’” Bradley Hilltopics Spring 2013

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Like the name of your first crush or kindergarten teacher, it’s unlikely that you’ve forgotten your college dormitory. Follow our dormitory dateline to find where you studied, hung your posters, celebrated birthdays, slept in, and listened to music. Whether it was Elvis on a roommate’s hi-fi, the Eagles on an eight-track player, or Madonna on CD, the technology of the day doesn’t really matter. Let the reminiscing begin!

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fairest of them all: connie hall 1931 What’s the “prettiest” building on the Bradley campus? A top vote-getter would have to be Constance Hall, sitting next to its decidedly younger but less attractive neighbor, University Hall. Before the School of Music took it over in 1962, Constance Hall was the women’s dormitory. Fondly referred to as Connie Hall by alumnae who resided there, the tan brick building had a tragic origin. It was constructed in honor of Jennie Constance, head of Bradley’s English department from 1919 to 1928. While pursuing her Ph.D. at Northwestern University during the summer of 1928, Miss Constance was robbed and murdered in Evanston. Peoria-area women’s clubs took on the cause, helping raise $65,000 for the building. The sisterhood of Connies had its own chorus, a fall dance, spring formal, and monthly formal dinners to celebrate birthdays. Constance could accommodate just 43 young women. By many names Before Constance Hall was erected, Laura Cottage was the only campus housing for female students. In 1925, the 20 residents each paid $40 per semester for their rooms. Upon the completion of Constance Hall, Laura Cottage opened its doors to men and became known as Freshman Hall. Its nickname, the Greenhouse, came from the green beanies worn by freshmen. Finally, in 1946, it was renamed Sisson House.

1: Bradley proudly dedicated Constance Hall in 1931, the first new construction since the original trio of campus buildings. 2: The Institute praised its women’s dormitory in brochures: “The first floor contains a spacious living room with a fireplace of generous size commanding instant attention and inviting rest and meditation.” Linen-covered tables graced the sunny dining room. 3: Members of Peoria-area women’s clubs attended the groundbreaking. Their tireless fundraising made Constance Hall a reality.

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‘Dorm Row’ on Glenwood, 1951

Fair-weather lodging 1932 The Great Depression prompts Bradley to offer summer school students the option of camping in an orchard.

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Move-in Day, 1957

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Housing needs were great from 1951 to 1971, and one dormitory after another began to dot the Bradley campus. For several years they had utilitarian names like Men’s Residence Hall and Women’s Dormitory — not surprising when you consider the Gothic campus building that went by “Gymnasium” for 50 years. Attaching names to the buildings seemed to happen almost by chance in 1957. Bradley President Harold P. Rodes was in Los Angeles and paid a visit to 96-year-old Charles Truman Wyckoff, an esteemed dean emeritus. A month later, the Board of Trustees approved many of Wyckoff’s suggestions for naming buildings, as well as floors, in honor of the respected leaders who helped shape Bradley Polytechnic Institute. The generic men’s dormitories became Burgess and Sisson. The new women’s dorm was named Lovelace. In 1959, the gymnasium was even given a name — Hewitt Hall, for Cecil Hewitt, Bradley vice president and longtime track coach.

1937 In memory of his wife, Charles Wyckoff, dean emeritus, donates $25,000 upon his retirement, as well as his house and life insurance. His remodeled home becomes Glenwood Hall, a residence for nine coeds. 1944 The stately pillared building that began its life on campus in 1904 as the USDA’s Weather Bureau becomes North Hall, a dormitory for 15 young women and their housemother. Its 1957 demolition allows for construction of the original Baker Hall. 1948 Room and board ranges from $210 to $240 per semester for women. Men pay $65 to $80 each semester but purchase meals elsewhere. 1951

Five dormitories in four separate structures are built in close proximity during an 11-year span. That tends to make the squarish, four-story buildings difficult to tell apart. Students still reside in two of them, while the others were converted to offices or classrooms long ago. The first to open is the Main Street wing of the L-shaped Men’s Residence Hall in 1951. Its basement cafeteria, The Huddle, seats 120. Not until 1957 is the dorm named Burgess Hall in honor of Dr. Theodore Burgess, Bradley president from 1906 to 1925. Burgess becomes a women’s dormitory in 1959. Facing Elmwood Avenue, the second wing of the Men’s Residence Hall complex opens soon after the first. Together, the two wings accommodate 441 men. Students share 17 study rooms. In 1957, the Elmwood wing is named Sisson Hall for Edward O. Sisson, the first director of Bradley Polytechnic Institute. Sisson now adjoins the Michel Student Center and houses Bradley offices.

Loving Lovelace By 1956, Bradley has 3,043 students, and 601

are female. A new dormitory, overlooking Main Street and the Pi Beta Phi house, opens that year for 150 of the women. Automobile traffic can no longer traverse the heart of campus as the new construction permanently closes Institute Place at Main. The following year, the dormitory is named for Gladys and Thomas Lovelace, a longtime Bradley trustee and vice president of Commercial National Bank, who made a $100,000 gift to Bradley.

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Women pay $365 per semester for room and board. Housing for male students costs $100 to $150 per semester without meals. Some rooms are available off campus for men, renting for $20 to $35 per month.

1959 Original faculty member Charles Wyckoff is honored with the naming of Wyckoff Hall. Five houses are demolished to construct the 180-bed hall. A decade later, Wyckoff Hall is connected to the new Harper Hall, and the two share an expansive lobby. Wyckoff remains a men’s dormitory until 1996 when women move onto the first floor. There is only one stumbling block with the switch — not enough space for women’s clothing until a second closet is added to the rooms. Today, most Wyckoff residents are freshmen.

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frats on fredonia, sororities too Whether or not you were “Greek,” there’s a street just a block south of campus that you’re bound to remember. Two long blocks of Fredonia Avenue have been home to rushing, parties, rituals, and Homecoming decorations for more than 50 years. Plans for a fraternity row began in 1956 when Bradley trustees, intent on beautifying campus to go along with the University’s new Student Center, set out to convert the north side of Fredonia into building lots for Greek housing. Before that time, chapter houses for sororities and fraternities were in old houses near campus. As Bradley’s student body swelled, many of the houses were outgrown. Some were demolished for the expanding footprint of campus. “Attractive and adequate fraternity housing will be an asset to the University in many ways,” Leslie H. Tucker, dean of students, said in 1956. “It will strengthen the fraternity system, and it will attract new students.” Today, 16 Greek houses sit along or adjacent to Fredonia; three fraternities are on Bradley Avenue. Chi Omega remains at its longtime location, although last year its block of Glenwood was renamed Tobias Lane. About one-third of Bradley’s undergraduates are currently members of a social fraternity or sorority.

Heitz Hilton 1962

That’s what the Anaga called it anyway. Heitz Hall boasted four washers and dryers and an amazing 10 telephones for its 250 female residents when it opened in 1962. IRENE PHILLIPS HEITZ, 1906 donated $50,000 for furnishing the four-story dormitory. Heitz Hall was extensively remodeled recently.

1: Pinocchio towers over the Chi Omega house. In bygone days, cars lined up to view the Homecoming house decs. 2: Members meet informally in the Pi Beta Phi living room in 1976. 3: Playing cards was a common pastime all over campus in the ’50s, including friendly games at Alpha Pi.

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New Harper Hall, built 1969

Old Harper Hall

U-Hall 1964

University Hall opens its doors on Bradley Avenue as the new college home for 375 male students. Three Bradleyowned houses, the Conservatory of Music, and the old Sigma Nu house were torn down to build the $1.4 million dorm — twice the size of any other on campus at the time. In 1971, U-Hall becomes a women’s-only residence hall. Today, it serves as Bradley’s main freshman dorm. Its cafeteria was closed for years, but now it operates as Lydia’s Lounge with food and entertainment.

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Founder connection 1966 Anne

Collier Williams is present at the dedication of Williams Hall, built with a donation from Mrs. Williams and her late husband, Dr. HERBERT WILLIAMS, 1905, a great-nephew of Lydia Moss Bradley. The five-story, $2 million structure initially houses women, although it is designed to be versatile enough to accommodate women, men, or both. By the early ’70s, it is a coed dorm featuring two cafeterias. The basement features a coffeehouse for a short time.

1969 The new and improved Harper — a seven-story, 135-room structure — opens for men in 1969. One of its most appreciated features is air conditioning. Its location next to Avanti’s makes

rules relaxed

Goodnight at Sisson House

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Visiting whenever

1960s dorm room

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Just as today’s student body can scarcely imagine a world without computers and cell phones, the notion of a different set of rules for male and female students is difficult to fathom. Greater freedom for men was the norm on college campuses during the middle decades of the 20th century. Young women had hours (or curfews) and rules about where they could live. Most were from Peoria and lived at home with their families. Women All non-resident freshman women were required to reside in Bradley dormitories. The rules specified that all sophomores and upperclass women reside in either a dormitory or sorority house under the guidance of a housemother. Exceptions were in the case of mature women who were 25 years old; women who had the opportunity to live in a private home, securing their board and room for services rendered; or women desiring to live near relatives. men Out-of-town freshmen were offered the “privileges” of the residence advisory system. Later, freshmen were required to live in a Bradley dorm, “unless for good and sufficient reason” special permission would be given for them to live elsewhere. Then came the 1970s and the proposed Equal Rights Amendment, and coed dorms were quickly ushered in. As a rule, males and females inhabited the same residence hall but lived on different floors; however, Williams Hall was different. With lounges and bathrooms dividing each floor down the middle, its design allowed for men on one side and women on the other.

late-night runs for pizza bread and gondolas a little too convenient. The restaurant moved in 1989, but it is still perilously close — just across Main Street. Harper Hall honors Dr. William Rainey Harper, the first director of Bradley’s faculty. The original structure, built in the 1880s by Lydia Moss Bradley as a home for aged women, accommodated about 80 male students from 1946 until it became a residence for women in 1951.

Reaching for new heights 1971

Bradley’s tallest building, Geisert Hall, is dedicated in 1971, a month after the death of its namesake, Charles Geisert. The Pekin floral wholesaler left more than $400,000 to Bradley. The $2.6 million hall was built to house 289 men and 108 women. In 1986, a major selling point of the 10-story dorm was that some rooms were equipped with a computer and printer. An extreme remodel to its popular cafeteria in 2011 includes a kosher kitchen.

Hell no, we won’t go 1971 Sisson residents protest the closing of their dorm but move to other dorms in January 1972.

Mixing men and women 1971 Harvard offers coed living in 1970. Bradley isn’t far behind, introducing the college housing trend in 1971 — first with Burgess Hall and then the new Geisert Hall. Freshman women no longer have “hours.” Twenty-four-hour visitation is implemented with young men and women free to visit each other’s room.

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Refrigerators, the 1.7-cubic-foot variety, are permitted in dorm rooms. Even better, each room comes equipped with a phone.

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At the YMCA 1977 Housing is in such short supply that

almost 200 students are assigned rooms in the YMCA in downtown Peoria. Buses transport them to and from campus.

1979 The housing shortage prompts Bradley to build the six-story Student Apartment Complex (SAC) east of campus on Underhill Avenue. Its name may be a bit bland, but SAC helps meet the demand for housing with its 100 unfurnished, one-bedroom units.

Packing up, 1971

Singles only 1981 In the vicinity of the giant old satellite

dish, three singles dorms are built near Geisert Hall on St. James. Each with 50 rooms, they are named after streets: Elmwood, St. James, and Windom. Two are later renamed Wendle and Lovelace. Residents have 88 square feet of living space with furniture to arrange as they wish.

Housing at YMCA, 1977

Medical needs 1982 The Department of Nursing takes over

Burgess Hall. From 1972 to 1976, a portion of the building housed the Peoria School of Medicine (now known as the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria).

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Sisson is connected to the Student Center as the major campus gathering spot undergoes a $2 million renovation.

Singles dorms

Unwanted spots 1989 Bradley’s Health Center in Heitz Hall is

swamped when a springtime measles outbreak affects 107 students. Those who can’t go home are quarantined and cared for in the Heitz basement.

1990 Many off-campus rentals are torn down as Campustown shopping center is developed.

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Dorms in a jiffy 1990

Enrollment reaches its highest level in 22 years. Bradley answers the surge with three 35-resident Becker Hall “mini-dorms” on Bradley Avenue, plus Becker Hall, a temporary residence hall for 98 students. Becker is constructed in record time — 3½ weeks — adjacent to the Garrett Center. Its demolition in January 1995 makes way for the new Global Communications Center. As for the trio of mini-dorms, one is College Hall for women, and the other two brick buildings become fraternity houses.

1993 loft living

Name game

Lovelace becomes Baker Hall

1990 Lovelace Hall on Main Street is greatly enlarged and transformed into Baker Hall, the home of the business college. The Lovelace name lives on with the renaming of one of the three singles dorms located near the Bradley Bookstore. 1994 Dorm dwellers pay $4,440 for the year in room and board, including 20 meals per week. New complex 1999 Four brick apartment buildings open

for fall semester at St. James Place, a fenced development adjacent to campus. Seven more buildings are ready in 2000, as well as an above Main Two-bedroom walkup cks from blo o tw Street business ey. Kitchen all m fro try campus. En peeling contact features countertop of s snow to ow paper. Gap in roof all nthly rent Mo . om dro drift in back be g inflation into — $330. note: Takin t translates account, this 1977 ren today! 0 into more than $1,25

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off cam pus opti PEORIA — O ons f course, not

all campus-ar rentals were so ea dreadful. Som e landlords ca about their pr red operties and te nants. In an ar with limited re ea ntals, however , it wasn’t so unusual to en counter landlo rds who manag to gouge stud ed ents with unre asonable rent or substandar s and/ d housing. As for returning security depo sits, that was often unlikely even if studen — ts had left the place spotless The constructio . n of new apar the off-campu tments made s housing situ ation more favorable. A ho using shortage prompted Bradley to bu ild the six-stor y Student

Apartment Com plex (SAC) in 1979. Two decades later came an even more groundbreaki ng de Place apartmen velopment — St. James ts. Bradley st udents could bedrooms of have their own whi le sharing com living space th mon at included a well-equipped kitchen. Then in 2011, for st udents whose wants include the amenities they’re accustomed to at ho me (a private bathroom, laun machines, an dry d garage park ing, for instan came a new de ce) velopment— Main Street Commons. The complex featur es 88 twoand three-bedr oom units.

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St. James Place

1999 Williams Hall offers the first residence hall food court, operating from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The vegetarian program at the Geisert cafeteria is in its sixth year. Wendle Hall 2001 After his death in 1999, St. James Hall

is renamed Wendle Hall for TIM WENDLE ’72 MA ’81. The naming of the singles dorm honors the popular director of residential life, while it also eliminates confusion with the St. James Place apartments.

Luxury living 2011 Remember Walgreens? Or going back

a bit further, the A&P grocery store? The Main Street Commons complex with 88 units took the drugstore’s place, giving Bradley its most amenity-rich housing option to date — including a private bathroom for each bedroom. Each twoand three-bedroom furnished unit has its own washer and dryer, as well as furniture and a wall-mounted HDTV. Downstairs there’s a fitness room, media room, coffee shop, and clothing boutique. For an added fee, garage parking is available below the $13 million, five-story building.

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Bradley residence halls offer 2,140 beds for students. An online lesson with tips and expectations for living off campus must be completed by students not living in one of the 12 halls. Room and board is $8,700 for the school year.

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intramural athletic field, Meinen Field. Eventually, St. James becomes a 15-building complex on almost 10 acres. It continues to be a popular option for 550 Bradley students in modern one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments.

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alumni center showcase: 1980s Bradley saw changes in the 1980s with an expanded library and renovated Student Center. The University also acquired a nearby church that became Dingeldine Music Center. Venerable Duryea Hall was torn down and replaced by the Heuser Art Center. But it wasn’t just the buildings that changed. Geisert became the first “Residence Hall of the Future” with early desktop computers, and their accompanying floppy disks, in many rooms. Students traded paper registration forms for dial tones when Bradley became the third school in the nation to introduce registration via touch-tone phones. Bradley’s swim team was making a splash in the Haussler Hall pool. The men’s basketball team moved its games from Robertson Memorial Field House to the new Peoria Civic Center in 1982 after winning the NIT earlier that year. The team made three NCAA tournament appearances and one other NIT stop in the 1980s. HERSEY HAWKINS ’88 (shown) was the premier Bradley athlete of the decade. A consensus All-American and national player of the year, he was the nation’s leading scorer and a member of the 1988 U.S. Olympic team.

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Wrong and I Have What? One Man’s Journey Through Breast Cancer. He lives in Glenview. JAN COHEN KEPPLE ’71 won the 2012 Hoot Gibson Award for her volunteer efforts with the Heart of Illinois United Way. Jan has been in banking for 40 years and is the Peoria market president for Farmers and Mechanics (F&M) Bank. She and her husband, Gene, have two sons and live in Tremont.

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ORLANDO CEASER ’73 is a motivational writer and speaker on management and leadership with his company, Watchwell Communications, and he will be a presenter at Bradley’s Leadership Summit in June. Previously, he was senior director of diversity for AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. He is a member of the National Speakers Association and the American Society of Training and Development. Orlando and his wife, Verona, have two children and live in South Barrington.

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ROBERT HULT ’68 conducts market research and writes technical articles on high-speed interconnect systems for Bishop & Associates. He has worked for several companies, including Tyco Electronics, in his 39-year career. Bob and his wife, Sally, have two children and live in Parker, Colo. RICH WIENER ’68 is working on a third book. A retired high school basketball coach and athletic director, he is the author of: Check Please & Hurry! Truthful Stories of Dates Gone

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JAN COHEN KEPPLE ’71

accordion is key In many alphabetical lists, the accordion is the first musical instrument. It also tops the chart for DALE WISE ’63 MME ’69, who has a lifelong interest in teaching and playing the instrument. A former high school and junior high music teacher who gave accordion lessons while at Bradley, Dale has branched out. His events, CDs, website, and television show about the instrument have attracted audiences nationwide and overseas. His company, Accordion Plus LLC, established a philanthropic program called Accordions for Kids/U.S.A., to introduce children to the accordion. Students from 14 states have participated. “This program allows young people to test their interest in playing the accordion without charge,” explained Dale, who first picked up the instrument as an 11-year-old in his hometown of Ottawa. “So many things run in cycles, not the least of which is the accordion. It was very popular in the 1940s and 1950s and is now in the midst of a renaissance.” He has played for five U.S. presidents (Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, and George H.W. Bush) and performed at other events for politicians, international leaders, and celebrities. Dale produced and hosted The Accordion Show, which ran regularly on northern Virginia TV stations for three years in the 1980s and now airs periodically as Communicating Today. His concerts have featured guest artists from around the country and Canada. Dale’s website, Accordionplus.com, offers items for accordion enthusiasts. “Currently, I’m working on the music for a movie being made in Spain,” he remarked. He remembers ringing the campus carillon twice a day and performing with the band as a Bradley student. “My efforts at Bradley have greatly influenced my life and work in music, all stemming from a love for the accordion,” Dale said. Dale and his wife, DeAnn, have five children and live near Fredericksburg, Virginia. — Bob Grimson ’81 right: DALE WISE ’63 MME ’69 has built his love for the accordion into a career that includes

performing for U.S. presidents and other leaders. He also works to introduce the accordion to children.

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Top broadcaster

TRICIA TEAGUE ’95

DAVE SNELL ’76, Bradley’s assistant director of athletics communications, was named Illinois Broadcaster of the Year for 2012 by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NSSA). Dave also won the honor in 2001. He is serving as NSSA president in 2013–14. He has announced Bradley basketball games on WMBD-AM since 1979. Dave also received the John Sanders “Spirit of the Valley” Award in January at Carver Arena. The award recognizes his interest in the Missouri Valley Conference, work ethic, and sense of humor. Dave lives in Peoria.

SID SCOTT, MBA ’77 was elected chairman of Woodward Communications Inc. in November. He has been a director at the media company since 2007 and was vice president of human resources for 24 years. Sid owns Scott Consultants LLC. He and his wife, Janice, have three children and live in Dubuque, Iowa.

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CINDY SCHMITT LOOS ’97

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MICHAEL PETERSON ’85 was named finance director for the village of Lincolnshire in January. Previously, he had been finance director of Grayslake for 13 years. He is a past president of the Illinois Municipal Treasurers Association. Michael and his wife, Penny, have two daughters and live in Hainesville.

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SAVE THE DATE! bradley’s homecoming is slated for

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MIMI DYKE FRITZ ’89 is the

president and CEO of the new Downtown Market being built in Grand Rapids, Mich. She previously was marketing director for the city of Holland, Mich. Mimi has three daughters and lives in Holland. MARK WUTTKE ’89 is vice president of purchasing for the North American region at Scotsman Industries. He and his wife, Heather, live in Deer Park with their daughter.

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MELISSA BOTH HEISLER ’91

contributed a story about her trip to Peru for Be There Now, a collection of travel stories. She holds a master’s degree from Roosevelt University. A life and business coach, she operates It’s My Life Inc. She and her husband, Dan, live in Arlington Heights. NORM SIDLER ’91 was elected to the board of Titanium Asset Management. He is a managing director and head of sales for National Investment Services. Norm holds an MBA from DePaul University. He and his wife, Jennifer, live in Downers Grove with their three children.

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JIM CAESAR ’94 is vice

president of Opus Design Build LLC, responsible for leading the firm’s design and construction in Chicago. He has been with Opus since 1996. Jim also serves on the Opus Foundation’s action team, which supports nonprofit organizations. He and his wife, Sarah Urbanowski, live in Chicago.

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JIM BRAZELL ’95 will be the

keynote speaker and lead a workshop in Washington, D.C., on Global Education Transformation Strategy for executives and leaders

as part of the Global Education Gala of the World Affairs Council in May. Jim is CEO of PassionTag.com, a member of the Thornburg Center for Teacher Professional Development, and an international speaker on technology and education issues. Jim and his wife, Lisa Cervantes, live in San Antonio with their daughter. EDWARD MALINOWSKI ’95 and his wife, Amber, welcomed Edward Joseph III on May 29, 2012. Ed is vice president of technology solutions for Hyatt Hotels. The Malinowskis live in Chicago. TRICIA TEAGUE ’95 is publisher and editor-in-chief of Progressive Black, a newspaper she started in Danville. She worked at legal publisher Wolters Kluwer from 1998 to 2011, and wrote the book Football Is Just Like Shopping. Tricia has an MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. She lives in Danville.

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RACHEL ZIMMERMAN CRAIG ’96 and her husband, Eric,

welcomed their second child, Andrew Thomas, on March 7, 2012. Rachel holds a master’s degree from Western Michigan University. She is an occupational therapist at CES. The Craigs live in Albuquerque, N.M. ANJIE KOLLARITSCH GRAHAM ’96 and her husband, Jade, announce the birth of Jaxton Edward on January 15. Anjie is a supply chain management project lead for Nissan North America. The Grahams live in Mount Juliet, Tenn.

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GENEVRA DeBEER KNIGHT ’97

was admitted as a partner at Porte Brown LLC. She is a member of the state CPA Society and serves on the Palatine Chamber of Commerce. She and her husband, Tim, live in Chicago. CINDY SCHMITT LOOS ’97 received the 2012 Outstanding Engineer Award from the Central Illinois Section of the Society of Women Engineers. A regional vice president at Hanson Professional Services, Cindy serves on the Princeville school board. Cindy and

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RENEE ANDREWS ’00 was

named to the Forty Leaders

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CHRIS LUCHT ’01 and LISA JOHNSON LUCHT ’03 welcomed

their second child, Preston Hollis, on June 28, 2012. Lisa is a project manager for Baxter & Woodman, and Chris teaches at Winston Campus

sacred calling Faith and service are what motivate Sister JUDITH ANN DUVALL ’82 in her work and her life. As Major Superior for the Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, she supervises and is chief administrator for the order. After beginning her nursing career in 1972, Sister Judith Ann has worked in several administrative roles for OSF. She now serves as chairperson of the three major OSF boards: OSF Healthcare System, OSF Healthcare Foundation, and OSF Saint Francis. She also is chairperson of OSF’s air medical program, OSF Aviation LLC. She started and coordinates the Ministry Development Program for key OSF leaders and managers. “It roots them in our heritage, so they recognize and understand the sacredness of their call … so they serve in our ministry with integrity, compassion, and competence in the service of human life,” she said of the program. Sister Judith Ann was honored last November at the 22nd annual tribute dinner for Easter Seals, where more than $1 million was raised for the agency’s programs in central Illinois. Also in 2012, she was honored by Pope Benedict XVI for her dedication to Catholic health care and the leadership of her religious community. Calling herself a “proud graduate of Bradley University,” she holds a master’s degree from St. John’s University in New York and lives in East Peoria. — Bob Grimson ’81

Junior High. The Luchts live in Hoffman Estates. SHARI STOUT ’01 recently graduated from the U.S. Commerce Department’s executive leadership development program. She is an international trade specialist with the Commerce Department, working from the Bradley campus to increase exports and access to new markets for area companies. She is a certified global business professional. She and her husband, MARK PLEBANEK ’99, live in Peoria.

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BRENT DOUTHIT ’99 is cofounder of Turnham Games LLC, a publisher of board games. The company recently released Expedite, a game about world trade. Brent holds an MBA from Norwich University. He also is director of food sourcing for Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana. Brent and his wife, ANNA ZBINDEN DOUTHIT ’98, have two children and live in Fishers, Ind. AARON PROPHETER ’99 is a registered tax return preparer and owns Propheter Financial in Dixon. He and his wife, Tara, live in Sterling with their two children.

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under 40 list by InterBusiness Issues magazine and was among the 25 Women in Leadership last year. She is principal of Trewyn School and previously was principal at Whittier Primary School for three years. Renee lives in Peoria with her four sons. ALAHRIE AZIZ-SIMS ’00 is principal at Bogan High School in Chicago after serving as assistant principal for three years at another public school. Alahrie has a master’s degree from the University of Memphis. She and her husband, Jarreau Sims, live with their son in Chicago.

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KRISTIN HEDRICK KIRK ’02 and JARED KIRK ’03 welcomed their

second child, Maxwell Vaughn, on October 29, 2012. Kristin is a mental health therapist at Agape Counseling. Jared is a senior engineer at Caterpillar. The Kirks live in Peoria. JOHN SCACCHETTI ’02 is appearing in the Web series Who Could Ask For Anything More. He teaches at the Broadway Training Center and was recently cast in the production of Good News at the Goodspeed Opera House in Connecticut, starting in April. He lives in New York City and recently became a licensed New York City tour guide.

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BRIAN JOHNSON ’03 was named

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BRETT ELLIS ’04 was named to

to the Forty Leaders under 40 list by InterBusiness Issues magazine. He is an attorney with Johnson, Bunce and Noble. Brian has a juris doctorate from Thomas Cooley Law School. Brian lives in Peoria with his wife, Jenny, and their two children. KRISTEN RAS ’03 earned a master’s degree in pastoral studies from the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago in May 2012. She was promoted to chairperson of the religion department at St. Francis High School in Wheaton. She has been teaching religion and working in ministry at the school for seven years. Kristen lives in Oak Park.

the Forty Leaders under 40 list by InterBusiness Issues magazine. He is a territory manager for Walz Label

JOHN SCACCHETTI ’02

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her husband, Thomas, live in Princeville with their five children.

BRIAN JOHNSON ’03

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turning up the music at hsn As a Chicago Bulls fan growing up on Long Island, MARC BUJNICKI ’97 liked the idea of visiting Bradley because of its proximity to the Windy City. “We came out, took a tour, and I fell in love with the campus,” he says. Marc worked for years in TV sports and news, thanks to opportunities he says originated at Bradley. A couple of years ago, his focus switched to a different type of entertainment — music with big-name talents. Named director of HSN Live Events last October, he is the force behind televised concerts with the likes of Josh Groban, Rod Stewart, Michael Bolton, and Lionel Richie (pictured with Marc, at left). Since joining HSN as a show producer in September 2007, Marc has experienced the 35-year-old shopping network’s transformation into a network with multiple platforms. “We want to create experiences that can’t be replicated in many other places,” company CEO Mindy Grossman, a former leader of Nike, has explained. The singers’ performances — some live from the Venetian Palazzo Hotel in Las Vegas — are followed by opportunities for viewers to interact with the stars on Facebook, HSN.com, and Twitter. Thousands then pre-purchase the CD that is being launched, with delivery to their homes on the “street date” — industry lingo for the release date.

Building a career Marc’s career gained a solid footing during his busy student days, working first at the local PBS station and then for three years at CBS affiliate WMBD. Often, he worked in news during the week and sports on the weekends. He was a master control operator, cameraman, and then a videographer. Senior year found him courtside taping the action at Bradley basketball games. “My experience at Bradley, both real world and academic, was second to none. In New York or Los Angeles, you’re not going to get the hands-on experience that I had,” Marc comments. “My communication professors, Dr. Paul Gullifor and Dr. Bob Jacobs, and I had a great relationship. Both were great mentors.” Internships with CBS This Morning in New York and Nickelodeon at Universal Studios also pumped up his resume. Orlando’s warm weather sold Marc on Florida. “Two days after graduation, I packed up the house I was renting on Main Street with some Sigma Nu brothers, and my dad and I drove down to Florida.” For the next few years, his jobs included operating the live truck for a new cable TV station in Orlando, producing for a digital channel operated by Nickelodeon, producing PGA Sunday Tour for USA Network, and later working on NBC’s iVillage Live talk show for a year. Then it was on to HSN, based in St. Petersburg, working overnight as a show producer. Soon he was asked to relaunch the network’s morning show. Marc and his boss created a dual-host format that was new to the TV shopping world. “We tried to make it more like a talk show. We saw the entertainment value of the show increase, which translated to increased revenue.” Then in 2009, HSN entered the music business. Marc began executive producing shows promoting singers such as Natalie Cole, Mary J. Blige, and Rod Stewart. “We saw a lot of success with that. Now we’re increasing the music platform. This year, we’re going to double the number of acts we bring to HSN.” As director of HSN Live Events, he travels frequently to New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville, meeting with executives at record labels. Music is part of Marc’s home life, too. His wife, Lisa, is a middle school band director. They live in Tampa with their two children. — Gayle Erwin McDowell ’77

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and Mailing System. He has been Ambassador of the Year for the Peoria Chamber of Commerce and will be a presenter at Bradley’s Leadership Summit in June. Brett and his wife, MANDY PIERCE ELLIS ’04 MA ’07 MA ’12, live in Dunlap with their daughter. COLLEEN PIEPER FABER ’04 MBA ’06

and SCOTT FABER ’05 announce the birth of Abigail Margaret on November 13, 2012. Colleen is a payroll and benefits accountant for Sunset Ridge School District 29. Scott, who has a juris doctorate from John Marshall Law School, is a lead estimator for Lindahl Brothers. The Fabers live in Arlington Heights. JOHN J. LAVIN ’04 and DESIREE SHRINER LAVIN ’05 welcomed their second child, Adelaide Rae, on October 8, 2012. John is a district manager for JP Morgan Chase. Desiree has a master’s degree from the University of Illinois and is a dietitian with Abbott Nutrition. The family lives in Pasadena, Calif. KARI MILLER ’04 was named director of marketing and public relations for the Batavia Park District. Kari is a certified parks and recreation professional. She is director of the communications and marketing section of the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association. Kari lives in Streamwood. REBECCA EARHART MICHEL ’05 MA ’07 and her husband, ERIC MICHEL ’04 MBA ’07, announce the birth

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of their daughter, Raney Elizabeth, on December 14, 2012. Becky earned her doctoral degree in counselor education from Old Dominion University in May

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2012 and is an assistant professor at Governors State University. Eric is studying for his doctoral degree in business management at the University of Illinois, Chicago. They live in Orland Park. CLARA CONNICK MILES, MA ’05 is an assistant editor of Bradley Hilltopics. She also is an affiliate instructor in Bradley’s English department. Clara and her husband, Wally, live in Peoria. STEVE SEROTA ’05 and his wife, Jenny, welcomed Emma Madison on September 21, 2012. Steve holds a master’s degree from Rush University and is director of clinical laboratories at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. They live in Chicago. ROBERT TEMPLES ’05 and his wife, Carrie, welcomed their second child, Corinne Gwenith, on October 6, 2012. Robert is national sales director for BMI Audit Services. They live in Osceola, Ind. NICHOLAS JURY ’06 received his doctoral degree in interdisciplinary neuroscience from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in August 2012. He works as a postdoctoral researcher at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism within the National Institutes of Health. Nick lives in Gaithersburg, Md.

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ANGELIQUE RICHARDSON ’07

is a certified archivist and is employed by the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Previously, she worked for the Winthrop Group as a project archivist for Kraft Foods Corp. Angelique has a master’s degree in information from the University of Michigan. She lives in Smyrna, Ga.

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Salsa spices up life for HASSAN WEHBE ’03, who learned about the Latin-influenced dance while studying for a master’s degree in biomedical engineering at the University of Miami. After returning to Peoria, he co-founded Peoria Latin Vibe dance school and has performed with the group throughout Illinois. “I saw people dancing on campus, and it looked pretty cool. I joined the university salsa club, and the rest is history,” Hassan said about his time at Miami. The Caterpillar engineer shares the role of lead artistic director for the Peoria dance group with his wife, Denisse Gomez. He and the Latin Vibe have appeared at the Chicago International Salsa Congress as well as several events in the Peoria area. He has been active with the CASA-blanca fundraiser for CASA of Peoria County, co-chairing the event in 2012. Hassan and his dance partner, Bradley business professor Dr. Jennifer Robin (shown above) won the CASA-blanca dance contest in 2011. He and his wife live in Peoria. — Bob Grimson ’81

DUSTIN HEATH ’08 earned his Illinois professional engineer license. He is a structural engineer for Sargent & Lundy in Chicago, specializing in nuclear power plant modifications and upgrades. Dustin lives in LaGrange Park. FRANK LEGNER III ’08 is in the Soy Ambassadors leadership class of the Illinois Soybean Association. He and his father grow corn and soybeans on the family farm. He also is a precision farming consultant. Previously, he worked as a design engineer for CNH. He lives in Odell. DAN ECKERT ’10 is a fourth grade teacher at Dunlap Grade School. He lives in Dunlap.

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MELISSA WAHL ’10 is associate commissioning editor for veterinary medicine books at Wiley-Blackwell. She is studying for a master’s degree at Iowa State University. Melissa lives in Ames, Iowa.

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ANASTASIA SAMOYLOVA, MFA ’11

had a solo exhibit of her work earlier this year at the Contemporary Arts Center in Peoria. The exhibit focused on modern food production practices. She is an assistant professor of art at Illinois Central College. Her husband, EVGENY SAMOYLOV ’08 MSA ’09, works for Heinold-Banwart Ltd. They live with their son in East Peoria.

MARCUS DACZEWITZ ’01 and Rachel Bechtold were married October 5, 2012. Marcus teaches at Illinois State University. They live in Normal.

MEGHAN GALBREATH ’03 and Joshua Klasic were married December 8, 2012. Meghan is a fundraising manager for United Way of Metropolitan Chicago. They live in Chicago.

WADE DOOLEY ’08 sang

in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular on tour with the Rockettes in St. Louis, Dallas, and Chicago. He stars in the Web series Pzazz 101 and is working on a musical. Wade lives in New York City. DUSTIN HEATH ’08

CHAD TURNER ’96 MSA ’97 and Mary Johnston were married October 6, 2012. Chad is a finance operations manager for JP Morgan Chase. They live in Chicago.

ANASTASIA SAMOYLOVA, MFA ’11 and EVGENY SAMOYLOV ’08 MSA ’09

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startup community left: MEG BARRON GOLDBERG ’05, MARK LAWRENCE ’08, KYLE JOSEPH ’04, and JAMIE JOHNSON ’00 enjoy

reconnecting with each other at 1871 in the Merchandise Mart.

remembered as the year of the great fire. But for four Bradley alumni, it means a new beginning with their digital startups. Operated by the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center and located on the 12th floor of the historic Merchandise Mart on the Near North Side, 1871 is a nod to the innovators who helped rebuild the Windy City. The community’s marketing and networking opportunities inspired JAMIE JOHNSON ’00 to relocate his company, Verde Sustainabile Solutions, to the low-rent office space. “Being around other startups with the same challenges and obstacles seemed like a really great stepping stone,” he noted. Established in 2010, Verde develops Web- and mobile-based applications designed to help consumers and businesses understand the energy costs of everyday products. “My company has built a data licensing platform that allows retailers to show complex energy efficiency calculations, helping people make bettereducated decisions when shopping,” Jamie explained. Previously employed by the Wilmette Fire Department for 10 years, Jamie holds a master’s degree from the University of Chicago. He and his wife, Linsey, live in Chicago with their daughter. As a post-graduate student, KYLE JOSEPH ’04 regularly attended events at 1871. Today, his company, ItemNation, benefits from the startup community. “Having a consistent workspace with conference rooms, simple amenities [printer, kitchen, coffee], and a front desk provides validity to your company,” he said. Kyle’s concept evolved out of a simple search for a filing cabinet. “I realized that I didn’t really even understand what features were important,” he recalled. However, ItemNation offers more than reviews and comparisons; it includes a social aspect that allows users to share and discuss products with friends in private shopping forums. “Our goal is to provide trusted research to help consumers make big-ticket purchases with confidence.”

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BECKY ADAMS LEONARD ’04 and

Ben Leonard were married September 1, 2012. Becky is a senior manager in business development for PricewaterhouseCoopers. They live in Chicago.

JEFF DAVIS ’06 and ASHLEY SWEENEY DAVIS ’08 were married

May 19, 2012. He is an IT engineer with West Monroe Partners. She is a campaign analyst for TMP Worldwide. They live in Chicago.

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For many Chicagoans, 1871 will forever be

Prior to founding ItemNation, Kyle worked at Continental Corp. for eight years. He holds an MBA from DePaul University and is a graduate of the Founder Institute. He lives in Chicago. After nearly a decade in the marketing industry, MEG BARRON GOLDBERG ’05 introduced bethie b. at 1871 through one of the monthly launch events hosted by Built in Chicago, an online community dedicated to supporting the city’s tech entrepreneurs. “The opportunities to connect with other digital business owners and investors have helped us grow and shape our business,” she said. Her company began as an online marketplace where consumers can buy and sell recycled interiors and home decor. “After learning that furniture is the number one least-recycled item in a household — accounting for 4.1 percent of U.S. household waste a year — we launched bethie b. with the goal of promoting stylish, sustainable living,” she explained. Their current focus is e-commerce and wholesale sales of their custom-made pillows and home decor, currently sold in boutiques and online. Meg is pursuing her MBA at Roosevelt University. She lives in Chicago with her husband, Dan. MARK LAWRENCE ’08 and his partner moved their company, SpotHero, to the tech center after being chosen as one of 10 startups for Excelerate Labs’ (now TechStars-Chicago) class of 2012. “There’s an infectious energy here that is unparalleled,” he shared. “It’s great to be able to talk with people who have built large companies from scratch and get their insight into what we’re doing.” Born out of Mark’s frustrating Chicago parking experiences, SpotHero connects motorists with affordable and accessible parking spaces in Chicago and Milwaukee. Since receiving more than $2.5 million in investment funds, Mark anticipates expanding SpotHero’s presence to more cities: “We’re very happy and excited. … Our investors recognize the need for technology and innovation in the parking industry and our prospects for growth.” Mark resides in Chicago. — Clara Miles, MA ’05

REBECCA SMITH MILLER ’06 and JUSTIN MILLER ’06 were married

July 21, 2012. She holds master’s degrees from Loyola and Roosevelt universities. She chairs the counseling department at Westinghouse High School. He is an associate writer for Wolters Kluwer. They live in Chicago.

Blooming in the desert What happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas for three Bradley graduates in the self-proclaimed entertainment capital of the world. LINDSEY RATHJEN ’07, RYAN MARQUARDT ’11, and CAMILLE YAMEEN ’12 (above) are with Kirvin Doak Communications, the largest PR firm in Nevada. Camille is an account coordinator, Ryan is an assistant account executive, and Lindsey is a senior account executive. Together, they are spreading the word about clients ranging from dance crew Jabbawockeez, Blue Man Group, and the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to Easter Seals Nevada and HELP of Southern Nevada. “It’s hard for people to picture anyone choosing Las Vegas as a career-building destination, but for us it’s exactly that,” Camille said. “Since Las Vegas is a travel hot spot, there’s a high demand for energetic, ambitious young people in our industry.” “Everything in Las Vegas makes a splash,” Ryan added. “And it’s our job to ensure that splash is as massive as possible.” “It’s great because you have these surreal moments when you will be working an event and a celebrity walks by, and you just have to say to yourself, ‘wow, this is my life,’” Camille explained, adding one such time was when singer Wayne Newton walked into the office to judge a Halloween costume contest. All three cite the influence of LAURA HERLOVICH ’79 and her agency, PR Plus. “Laura is the reason the three of us ended up in Vegas,” Ryan remarked. “We all interned with her, and our love for PR in Las Vegas

left: LINDSEY RATHJEN ’07, RYAN MARQUARDT ’11, and CAMILLE YAMEEN ’12 pose with the lights of Las Vegas behind them. Lindsey worked with client Blue Man Group Las Vegas when they parachuted into their new home at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino.

developed largely because of her. Amidst the craziness that is Las Vegas, it’s comforting to know we have members of our Bradley family out here with us.” Representing the Las Vegas operation of Blue Man Group has its share of high points for Lindsey, particularly when the group opened at the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino by skydiving into their new home last October. She was working with Guns N’ Roses at the Hard Rock at the same time. “By day, I was hanging out with Blue Man Group; by night, I was hanging out with Guns N’ Roses,” she said. “Definitely an ‘only in Las Vegas’ feeling.” The fast-paced lifestyle and changing client needs together fuel the excitement of working in an entertainment mecca. “I look back, and I can’t believe what I’ve done and how far I’ve come,” Lindsey said. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with major celebrities, sports figures, and business people. There is no typical day at Kirvin Doak, which is why I love it.” — Bob Grimson ’81

MICHAEL DILLON ’08 and Amy

JUSTINE STARK GOODE ’08 and

NICK INGRISANO ’08 and Debora

PAMELA WAVERING KOWALSKI ’08

Dillon were married August 31, 2012. Michael is in sales with International Ceramics Ltd. The Dillons live in Chicago.

David Goode were married September 22, 2012. Justine is a public information specialist with the Downers Grove Park District. The couple lives in Oswego.

Bruno Ingrisano were married May 6, 2012. Nick is a manufacturing engineer with Caterpillar. They live in Mt. Zion.

and John Kowalski were married September 15, 2012. Pamela is a project coordinator for Bear Construction. The Kowalskis live in Chicago. Bradley Hilltopics Spring 2013

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married October 20, 2012. Katy holds a master’s degree from the University of Nebraska, where she is an admissions counselor. Mark is an accountant with Baker Tilly. They live in Chicago.

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married October 20, 2012. They are engineers with Caterpillar. The Caliendos live in Peoria.

InMemory 1940s

DORIS McGEE COLLIER ’40 MS ’69, Aug. 28, 2012,

West Peoria. She was a teacher at Kingman Grade School and Peoria High School and later was a substitute teacher in the high schools. Doris was an American Red Cross volunteer. Survivors include her son, WILLIAM COLLIER ’70 MA ’71; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. SYBIL MYERS GARDINER ’44, Dec. 6, 2012, St. Louis. She was a commercial artist for Chase Bag Co. for many years. Later she created pen and ink drawings of homes and buildings. Sybil also enjoyed painting with watercolors. She was active in the First Congregational Church in Webster Groves. Three children, 11 grandchildren, and several greatgrandchildren survive. FRED MARTENS ’44, Oct. 6, 2012, Plainfield. He worked at Argonne National Laboratory for more than 30 years, retiring in 1983 as director of the reactor operations division, helping design new kinds of nuclear reactors. A World War II Army Air Corps veteran, Fred held a master’s degree in astrophysics from the University of New Mexico. He was a founding member of his church and active in the local historical society. Surviving are his wife, CAROLYN ARNOLD MARTENS ’44; two children; and a granddaughter. MARIANNE MATTISON LONG ’45, Dec. 26, 2012, Peoria. She taught art at Eureka College. Survivors include her husband, RAY LONG ’44 MS ’49; three daughters; two grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. HARRY L. MILLER ’46, Nov. 7, 2012, Peoria. He worked for the Greater Peoria Sanitary District for many years, retiring in 1985. Harry enjoyed camping and was active in his church. He was a Navy veteran. Four daughters, 14 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren survive. KATHLEEN DeCROES BRUCE ’47, Dec. 20, 2012, Dallas. Kathy was a longtime member of Lovers Lane United Methodist Church, singing in the choir, playing in bands, and serving as president of United Methodist Women. She was a member of Chi Omega. Three children, eight grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren survive. ROBERT ERLANDSON ’47, Aug. 7, 2012, East Dundee. He was a CPA for many years. Active in his church and Rotary, Bob was a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. He was a member of Sigma Chi. His wife, Florence, survives, along with three children including JAMES ERLANDSON ’70; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. GERALDINE TRACY RADEKE ’47, July 29, 2012, Wheaton. She retired from teaching at Homewood-

Flossmoor High School. She was part of the local AARP income tax preparation team. Her husband, RAY RADEKE ’50, survives, along with two sisters including BETTY TRACY VACHON ’48 MS ’59. WILLIAM WALDMEIER ’48 MA ’51, Jan. 11, Pekin. Bill served as mayor of Pekin from 1966 to 1979. He was employed by the state of Illinois for the next decade. Instrumental in founding the Dirksen Congressional Leadership Center, he was elected president of the Illinois Municipal League in 1973. Bill taught speech classes at Bradley until 1970. Earlier he worked for Caterpillar and American Distilling Co. and owned a shoe store. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Surviving are his wife, Eva, and two grandsons. JOYCE ANNO ANTLE ’49, Dec. 20, 2012, Marshalltown, Iowa. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi and PEO. Two children, four grandchildren, and a greatgranddaughter survive. WILLIAM BROADIE ’49, Aug. 4, 2012, Springfield. A World War II Army Air Forces veteran, he retired from the Internal Revenue Service in 1977 and from the Illinois Revenue Service in 1988. He sang in a barbershop chorus. Three daughters survive. FRED WAIBEL ’49, Jan. 25, Wexford, Pa. He worked in mechanical and chemical engineering for more than 50 years, completing projects in South America, Italy, and Canada. He held a patent for nickel deposition processing. Fred was a World War II Army Air Forces veteran. Two sons; his brother, JOSEPH WAIBEL ’52; and one grandson survive.

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JAMES BANKS ’50 MS ’51, Dec. 18, 2012, Alton. Jim was an industrial arts teacher in the local high school and vocational schools, retiring from the school district in 1981. He enjoyed making and repairing furniture. A World War II and Korean War Navy veteran, Jim was active in his church. His wife, Patsy; three children; and six grandchildren survive. RICHARD BEE ’50, July 14, 2012, Lynnwood, Wash. Dick was general manager of the Seattle Rainiers baseball team. He later worked in finance for Olympic Foundry, Beebe International, and Wizard International. He enjoyed boating and fishing. Dick was a World War II Army Air Forces veteran. Survivors include his wife, Dee; five children; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. GEORGE FIELD ’50 MA ’51, Jan. 1, Temple, Texas. He taught psychology at community colleges in Lamar, Colo., and Marshalltown, Iowa. A World War II Army veteran, George received several honors from the Boy Scouts of America. His daughter and three grandchildren survive.

PAULA BARTHELL FRIDAY ’50, Nov. 10, 2012, Fort Worth, Texas. She was active in her church and various organizations in Odessa. Paula enjoyed bridge. Four children, 13 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren survive. Her sisters, MARY “BOOTS” BARTHELL MARKOSKI ’52 MA ’64 and BARBARA BARTHELL SCHLINK ’55, also survive. EDWARD HERZOG ’50 MA ’60, Nov. 27, 2012, Peoria. He was a teacher and basketball coach in Peoria for 15 years before becoming a high school administrator in Hinsdale for 20 years. He retired in 1986. A World War II Navy veteran, he enjoyed golf and music. Survivors include his wife, Una Mae; three children; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. DONALD R. “DUDS” JOHNSON ’50, Aug. 1, 2012, Rockford. He owned his own engineering firm and worked on several churches, schools, and hospitals. A Navy veteran, he enjoyed skiing, tennis, and golf. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl; four children; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. KENNETH RATTENBURY ’50 MS ’52, Jan. 1, Cocoa Beach, Fla. Ken’s career involved research and development of organic chemical products; he was awarded 70 patents. He retired as export manager of General Electric in 1989. An Army veteran, he held an MBA from the University of Missouri. Ken enjoyed boating, golf, and singing. Surviving are his wife, Janet; seven children; and nine grandchildren. WILLIAM SELLERS ’50, Dec. 10, 2012, Peoria. A World War II Army Air Corps veteran, he worked at Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. for 30 years, retiring in 1987. He enjoyed boating and golf. Four children, eight grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters survive. ALLEN SMOOT ’50, Dec. 7, 2012, San Mateo, Calif. A graduate of Marquette University of Medicine, he began his career in internal medicine in San Francisco. He retired from private practice in 2011. Allen was a Korean War Air Force veteran. His wife, Joanne; three children; and six grandchildren survive. ROSEMARY FLINT ANTRIM ’51, Aug. 19, 2012, Rockford. She was office manager of BLT Printing, which she owned with her late husband. Rosemary was a member of Chi Omega. She enjoyed swimming and boating. Three children, nine grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter survive. IRMA DeLONG BLAIR ’51 MA ’56, Dec. 28, 2012, Pekin. She taught second and fourth grades at Calvin Coolidge School in Peoria from 1947 to 1973. A member of Kappa Delta and PEO, Irma enjoyed music and was an active volunteer. Two daughters, five grandchildren, and eight greatgrandchildren survive. Bradley Hilltopics Spring 2013

InMemory WENDELL STALEY ’51, Dec. 1, 2012, Owensboro, Ky. A World War II Army veteran, he retired from Caterpillar after 17 years of service. Wendell enjoyed pool and golf. His wife, Daphne, and one daughter survive. CARL STEINMETZ ’51, Dec. 14, 2012, Potomac, Md. He worked at NASA for many years. A retired lieutenant colonel in the Air Force, he served in World War II and Korea. He was awarded a Bronze Star. Carl held a master’s degree from the University of Vermont. Survivors include his wife, Jean; two sons; and two granddaughters. J. ROBERT WARREN ’51, Dec. 22, 2012, Attleboro, Mass. He was the managing editor of Chemical Business in New York City for many years. Bob was a pilot and enjoyed travel. He was a World War II Army veteran. Four children and several grandchildren survive. JERRY BROLLEY ’52 MA ’57, Dec. 11, 2012, Gurnee. He was a history teacher, coach, dean, and principal at North Chicago Community High School. Later, he worked for CBS Realty in Waukegan and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. A Navy veteran, Jerry was an avid golfer. Two sons and five grandchildren survive. MABEL CLAUSS ’52 MA ’56, Nov. 29, 2012, Peoria. She was principal and superintendent of Pleasant Valley School for 20 years, retiring in 1976. Previously she taught at Manual High School. Mabel formed the Sew ’n Sews group at Proctor Endowment Home. She knitted 100 pairs of mittens for her church bazaar each year. Mabel was 103. Her daughter and three grandchildren survive. JAMES HEINIGER ’52, July 29, 2012, Oak Brook. Prior to working for the Institute in Basic Life Principles for 37 years, Jim was athletic director at Niles West and Niles North high schools. He held a doctoral degree in physical education from Indiana University and served as president of the Illinois Athletic Directors Association in 1972. An Army veteran, Jim played football at Bradley and was a member of the Bradley Athletics Hall of Fame. Survivors include his wife, Laura; five children; and 20 grandchildren. GORDON JOYNER SR. ’52, Jan. 1, Peoria. He was sports director for WEEK-TV from 1963 to 1973. Earlier, he worked for several radio stations. Gordon received a Bronze Star for his World War II Army service. Two children survive, including GORDON JOYNER II ’72, as well as two grandchildren. ROBERT SCHIAVO ’52, Jan. 3, Tequesta, Fla. He was employed by Kimberly-Clark Corp. for 37 years, retiring as a vice president. He was active in Knights of Columbus and his church. Surviving are his wife,

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Charlotte; seven children; 28 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. HENRY THERKILDSEN ’52, Jan. 1, Peoria. Hank was an engineer at Caterpillar for 35 years. A World War II Navy veteran, he enjoyed golf. Surviving are his wife, Maxine; five children, including DAVID THERKILDSEN ’79 and ERIC THERKILDSEN ’84; eight grandchildren; and his brother, PAUL THERKILDSEN ’51. BARBARA CARLSON TUNKS ’52, Jan. 2, Peoria. She worked at Bradley’s Cullom-Davis Library for 32 years. Barbara was involved with Common Place, founded by her late husband, Dick. She also was active in Cursillo. Four children, 16 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren survive. STEVE LENICH, MS ’53, July 23, 2012, Jackson, Wyo. He was a teacher in Illinois and Wisconsin schools and then taught at Joliet Junior College. Steve was a World War II Navy veteran. His son survives. LAWRENCE GRANT ’54, Aug. 8, 2012, Boise, Idaho. He taught science and math to elementary and junior high students in Treasure Valley schools from 1966 to 2007. Larry also tutored in a science lab in his garage. He enjoyed outdoor sports. His wife, Ruth, survives, along with two children, seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. JAMES BURROWS ’55, Nov. 20, 2012, Peoria. He was an engineer for Goodyear, Caterpillar, the state of Illinois, and Beling Consultants. A Korean War Army veteran, he enjoyed bowling. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen; two sons; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. PHYLLIS STERN KELLS ’56 MA ’58 ’97, Dec. 29, 2012, Peoria. Phyllis taught grade school as well as high school. She also was an instructor at Illinois Central College and Bradley’s Institute for Learning in Retirement. Surviving are her husband, L. BOB KELLS ’59, and two sons including ERIC KELLS ’95. ARTHUR CHOWN ’58, Dec. 13, 2012, Macomb. He received the Western Illinois University Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1991 when he retired as vice president of administrative services. He joined the WIU staff in 1965 as an internal auditor and earned a master’s degree in 1972. Active in his church, Arthur served on the McDonough County Board. He was a Korean War Army veteran. His wife, Roselyn; three children; and two grandsons survive. DAVID EMERSON ’58, Nov. 17, 2012, Tucson, Ariz. He founded Medical Electronic Education Services and worked in the health care industry. Dave was a member of Bradley’s 1957 NIT championship basketball team. Three children and four grandchildren survive.

LAWRENCE GELTMAKER, MA ’58, Nov. 30, 2012, Trivoli. He retired in 1991 from a 38-year career in education, last working as a principal in Glasford. He also farmed and served as treasurer of the Timber-Logan Water District. He was active in his church and sang in the choir. Survivors include his wife, Patricia; four children; and five grandchildren. YONG-MIN CHI ’58, Dec. 8, 2012, Cummaquid, Mass. A graduate of Case Western Reserve University’s medical school, he was a physician in Athol, Mass., for 25 years. He was a Korean War veteran. Yong-Min enjoyed golf. Surviving are his wife, Mary; five children; and nine grandchildren.

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ROBERT RICHARDS ’60, Nov. 9, 2012, Channahon. Bob enjoyed outdoor sports. His wife, Sandra; two children; and four grandchildren survive. JOSEPH HEMMER, MA ’62, Dec. 31, 2012, Muskego, Wis. He was a professor of communication at Carroll College for 41 years. Joe won numerous awards and had been president of the Wisconsin Communication Association. He held a doctoral degree from the University of Wisconsin. An Army veteran, Joe enjoyed golf and fishing. Surviving are his wife, Joy; two sons; and four grandchildren. MAE GEBHARDT ’63, Jan. 18, Decatur. She was a primary school teacher for 20 years in Pekin, Marquette Heights, and Mapleton, retiring in 1985. Mae was 101. Two children, five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and four great-greatgrandchildren survive. TERRY HOAG ’64 MBA ’65, Jan. 10, Columbus, Ohio. He retired in 2005 as president and CEO of Miami Insurance in Troy, Ohio. An Air Force veteran, Terry was honored as the outstanding Air Force cadet in the nation while he was a member of Bradley’s ROTC. He was president of the National Alumni Association in 1976–77. Survivors include his wife, Norma; two children; and seven grandchildren. MARTHA McKNIGHT GLASS ’67, Aug. 15, 2012, Atlanta. Mardi taught middle school science in Chicago and Connecticut before moving to Georgia with her family in 1978. She was active in Junior League. Two sons and four granddaughters survive. MARY ANN LUTZ SCHLIPF ’67, Aug. 21, 2012, Bloomington. She was a member of the McLean County Board for 12 years and also served on the zoo board. Surviving are her husband, William, and one daughter. BERTHA CRUMRINE ’68 MA ’86, Dec. 12, 2012, Louisville, Colo. She taught English at Limestone Community High School in Bartonville for 25 years, retiring in 1993. Bertha enjoyed bridge and was

Faculty & Staff Thomas H. Taylor Iv ’48, director of purchasing emeritus, died in Peoria on Aug. 26, 2012. Tom retired in 1986 after 38 years with Bradley. A World War II Army Air Corps veteran, he was active in his church. Survivors include his wife, Sally; children, CATHY TAYLOR HAFLEY ’75, SHARON TAYLOR WENGER ’79, and THOMAS TAYLOR V ’86; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Ann Davis, assistant professor emeritus of music, died on Dec. 31, 2012, in Mount Juliet, Tenn. Beginning in 1955, she taught piano for 30 years. Ann held a master’s degree in music education from Columbia University. Survivors include two children, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Dr. Yahya Safdari, professor emeritus of mechanical engineering, died on Jan. 29 in Davie, Fla. He taught at Bradley from 1964 to 2005. Specializing in thermal science, he pioneered the use of solar energy. He built solar homes across central Illinois; his projects with students blanketed the roof of Jobst Hall. He also worked with

an active volunteer. Three children and six grandchildren survive. MICHAEL GLOWACKI ’68, Nov. 15, 2012, Bushnell. He was budget director of Western Illinois University from 1978 until his retirement in 2004. Previously, he spent five years working for the Governing Board of State Colleges and Universities. Surviving are his wife, Deborah; his mother; five children; and seven grandchildren. ROBERT ATKINSON, MS ’69, March 18, 2012, Port Byron. Bob was an industrial arts teacher in the Moline school district, retiring in 1982. He was a World War II Army veteran. His wife, Barbara, survives, along with two daughters and four grandchildren. A. ELIZABETH PARKER SIEBECK ’69, Jan. 10, Elgin. After retiring from teaching French and Spanish in District 300 schools, Liz taught at the local community college and high school. She held a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin. Her son survives.

1970s

RENEE GOLIK BULATEK ’70, Dec. 8, 2012, Montgomery. She taught business and marketing at Larkin High School, retiring after 30 years. Renee was a consultant for Juice Plus and also operated Results Telemarketing. She held a master’s degree from North Central College. Survivors include her husband, John, and two children. DANIEL STONE ’70, Aug. 28, 2012, Port Byron. Dan was commercial sales manager for Reynolds Ford in East Moline. He enjoyed snowmobiling. Survivors include his wife, Eileen; his mother; two children; and four grandchildren. JOHN KOSTELNY ’72, Aug. 11, 2012, Tucson, Ariz. John served in the Air Force for 20 years, retiring as a major. He taught motorcycle safety classes at the community college and worked in the recorder’s office. His two children and grandson survive. FRANK SAWYER ’72, Sept. 23, 2012, Oak Park.

NASA and Argonne National Laboratory. He held a doctoral degree from New Mexico State University and was instrumental in building the first Islamic Center in Peoria. Survivors include his wife, Saeeda; four children, including IMRAN SAFDARI ’88 and FAWZIA SAFDARI ’93; and two grandchildren. Chris Wells, transfer coordinator in Admissions, died on Feb. 19 in Washington. Chris worked at Bradley for 23 years, retiring in 2011. She was active in her church and Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s Team Bradley. Her husband, Lee; two children; and five grandchildren survive. Dr. Barbara Penelton, associate professor emeritus and chairman of teacher education, died on March 18 in Peoria. She taught at Bradley from 1969 to 2002, receiving the Putnam Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2001. Active in the community, she was inducted into the local African-American Hall of Fame and received the Mergen Award for Public Service. She held a doctoral degree from Indiana University. Surviving are two daughters, including KIM PENELTON CAMPBELL ’81; her father; and two grandchildren.

He worked for the Social Security Administration in Chicago. Frank was an avid reader. Four sisters and a brother survive. JAMES WEHRLI ’72, Aug. 2, 2012, Roanoke. Jim worked in sales and service in the elevator industry. Later he was employed at Roanoke Motors. A member of Alpha Phi Omega, Jim enjoyed travel. Survivors include his mother, sister, and brother, ED WEHRLI ’71. VASCO BRIDGES ’73, Dec. 29, 2012, Madison, Miss. He worked for United Airlines for 15 years and then launched Jano Justice Systems in 1989. Vasco earned his pilot’s license in 2008. A member of Alpha Phi Alpha, he was inducted into the Bradley Athletics Hall of Fame for track. His wife, Jo Lynn, and two sons survive. CHERIE BAGLEY ’74, Jan. 14, Cleveland Heights, Ohio. She held a doctoral degree from the University of Illinois. Cherie was a psychologist at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. LEE TALLMAN ’74 MLS ’05, Jan. 26, Peoria. He worked for Caterpillar in Peoria and Europe for 40 years, retiring in 2001. Lee enjoyed golf and was active in the Peoria Area World Affairs Council. Surviving are his wife, Johnna; two children, AMY TALLMAN SUMMERS ’92 and JAMES TALLMAN ’93; and three grandchildren. WARDELL GRAVES ’75 MA ’78, Aug. 18, 2012, Peoria. She taught for 22 years at the Diagnostic Learning Center and Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Garfield schools. Wardell was active in her church and the Tri-County Urban League. Four children including LARAINE GRAVES BRYSON ’77 survive, as well as a stepdaughter, nine grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. JANET CUSACK ’76, Jan. 13, Peoria. She was a critical care nurse at OSF Saint Francis and Methodist Medical Center. As a clinical nurse educator, Janet also instructed Bradley nursing

majors. She held a master’s degree from Northern Illinois University. Survivors include her husband, Jerry; five children; 22 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. SANDRA CLARKE MILLS ’76, Nov. 27, 2012, Springfield. She was a social worker for more than 20 years before joining the faculty of University of Illinois, Springfield. She held a doctoral degree from Northern Illinois University. Recently, she received a lifetime achievement award in social work. Surviving are her husband, Joseph; two children; and a sister.

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VALERIE PIOTROWSKI ’83, Sept. 12, 2012, Des Plaines. Her father survives. SUSAN ANDERSON-FREED, MS ’86, Nov. 4, 2012, Bloomington. Susan created the computer science department at Illinois Wesleyan University, taught 34 courses before retiring in 2010, and wrote several books. She earned a master’s and a doctoral degree from Indiana University in her original field, sociology. Susan enjoyed knitting. Survivors include her husband, John; one daughter; and her mother.

1990s

DEATRICE ADAMS ’90, May 10, 2012, Chicago. Dee Dee was an engineer with Underwriters Laboratories and Omron Electronic Systems. She enjoyed traveling to international tennis tournaments. Her parents and brother survive.

“In Memory” Guidelines: In Memory is written from newspaper clippings, as well as published obituaries supplied by friends and family. Bradley Hilltopics attempts to identify spouses, parents, children, and siblings who are also Bradley alumni. Submit an obituary by mailing a newspaper clipping or memory card from the funeral home to Bradley Hilltopics, 1501 W. Bradley Ave., Peoria, IL 61625.

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AlumniNews people & events

Director’s Corner Alumni Events April 19 Peoria CIBAC wine tasting, 5–7:30 p.m., Hayden-Clark Alumni Center April 20 Peoria Service on Saturday Red and White Breakfast, 8:30 a.m., Hayden-Clark Alumni Center, $10; service projects, 9:30 a.m.; Preregister to volunteer in the community with Bradley students. April 20 Chicago BU Black Alumni Alliance awards reception, 7–11 p.m., Mr. Benny’s Steakhouse, 20857 S. Cicero Ave., Matteson

If you haven’t yet registered to attend our inaugural Leadership Summit June 13–15, don’t wait. You won’t want to miss this exciting learning and networking opportunity! Meet Bradley alumni and faculty known for their local, regional, and national leadership. Take away new skills and resources for building a better workplace, balancing business and civic leadership, managing change, and much more. President Glasser opens the Summit with a casual dinner and entertainment on the new Alumni Quad. Spend Friday enhancing your leadership skills, enjoying luncheon discussions with Bradley faculty or session speakers, and learning more about the many Bradley resources available to you in our Exhibit Hall. End the day at our gala dinner featuring U.S. Secretary of Transportation RAY LaHOOD ’71 HON ’11 as he shares lessons he learned from the Hilltop to Capitol Hill. Sessions continue on Saturday before closing with a special luncheon featuring a few surprises! Visit bualum.org/leadershipsummit for details. Sign up by April 30 for the early-bird rate!

April 23 New York An Evening with President Glasser, 6:30–8:30 p.m., 21 Club, Puncheon Room, 21 West 52nd St., hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, $40

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featured speakers

May 9 Kansas City Alumni networking happy hour, 5–8 p.m.,The Granfalloon on the Country Club Plaza, 608 Ward Parkway May 23 Peoria Braves of the Last Decade (BOLD) Night at O’Brien Field, Peoria Chiefs vs. Kane County, 6:30 p.m., $9 June 24 Chicago Golf outing, Royal Fox Country Club, St. Charles, 11 a.m. lunch; 12:15 p.m. shotgun start

Eric Brinker ’98

Calvin Butler ’91

Orlando Ceaser ’73

Marietta Davis ’81

Brett Ellis ’04

Dina Lind Emser, MA ’81

Keynote Speaker

Steve Gorman, MBA ’78

Keynote Speaker

Todd Popham, MBA ’04

President, Metro Leasing Co., Global Ambassador Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Sr. VP Regulatory & External Affairs, Baltimore Gas & Electric

President & CEO, Watchwell Communications

District General Manager, Microsoft Corp.

Territory Manager, Walz Label & Mailing Systems

July 3 San Francisco Oakland A’s vs. Chicago Cubs, tailgate party, 4:30 p.m.; game, 7:05 p.m.; $30 for tailgate and game July 13 Kansas City T-Bones baseball game, tailgate party, 5 p.m.; game, 7:05 p.m.; $10 August 4 St. Louis Alumni picnic and student send-off, 1–3 p.m., Stacy Park, Olivette

Executive Leadership Coach, Dina Emser Professional Development

Nuria White Fernandez ’82

COO, New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Executive Vice President & COO, Delta Air Lines

Ray LaHood ’71 hon ’11

U. S. Secretary of Transportation

Founder, Popham & Associates, LLC

October 16–20 Homecoming and Class of 1963 50th Reunion October 18 Founder’s Day For program information, visit bualum.org or contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 309-677-2240 or 800-952-8258.

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Dr. Jennifer Robin Asst. Professor of Business Management & Administration, Bradley University

George Ruebenson ’70

President (retired), Allstate Protection, Allstate Insurance Co.

Leslie Schultz ’07

Listing and Marketing Manager, Keller Williams Realty The Kepple Team

Amy Turk ’97

Vice President, Wealth Adviser, Wells Fargo Bank

Dr. Larry Weinzimmer ’83 MBA ’85

Professor of Business Management & Administration, Bradley University

1 Marco Island Nearly 40 alumni and friends gathered at the Hideaway Beach Club with hosts JAY JANSSEN ’59 and JOAN LORIG JANSSEN ’69 for an evening with President Joanne Glasser on February 6. From left are DICK DELAWDER ’64, President Glasser, Doreen Dean, Joan Janssen, and Bill Dean. 2 Chicago About 150 alumni and friends attended a pre-game party at the Union Park Lounge on the University of Illinois, Chicago’s campus prior to the ESPN Bracketbuster game on February 23. More than 200 alumni attended the game to watch Bradley defeat UIC 63-62. From left are KATE GUERCIO ’10, EVAN BATTAGLIA ’10, and Kathy Thin. 3 Washington, D.C. More than 300 friends, family members, and government officials, including U.S. Secretary of Transportation RAY LaHOOD ’71 HON ’11 (left) and U.S. Rep. AARON SCHOCK ’02, attended the 90th birthday celebration for former House Minority Leader BOB MICHEL ’48 HON ’81 at the Capitol Hill Club on March 5. 4 Scottsdale About 60 alumni and friends gathered at the Hayden residence for an evening with President Glasser on February 28. From left are VICKI DENNHARDT TARADASH ’67; MARILYN KELLER HAYDEN ’61; JERRY HAYDEN ’59; President Glasser; Dr. Lex Akers, dean of the Caterpillar College of Engineering and Technology; CATHY PALASZ ’79; and Dr. Darrell Radson, dean of the Foster College of Business Administration. 5 6 Sarasota Alumni and friends joined hosts Susan and JIM BUCK ’60 for a reception at the Field Club on February 8. From left are President Glasser, Dr. Darrell Radson, and Jim and Susan Buck. Shown with President Glasser in the second photo are FERNANDO DEL MONTE ’83, Christine Del Monte, and Dr. Lex Akers.

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