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R. Tippett Memorial 5K Run/Walk • President’s Welcome/Chat • Campus Tours • Hayden-Clark Alumni Center Dedication & Tours • Chat with Basketball Coach Geno Ford • Multicultural Arts Festival • Bradley Soccer vs. SIU Edwardsville & Tailgating • All Alumni Reception • All Greek Reunion

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CAMPUS INSIDE Welcome Coach Ford page 10 Covering Yemen page 22 Late Night BU page 40

uardians page 14

Summer 2011 Volume 17 Issue 3

p r esiden t ’ s p r e l ude

Ford shifts the tempo on the Hilltop

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Warm regards,

With a nod to the high hopes on the Hilltop, Geno Ford is building his winning basketball team with gusto while looking ahead to hard-played, fast-paced seasons to come.

Campus guardians

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Four new gargoyles have found a home on the Hilltop.

The hand-carved limestone creatures now keep watch over Bradley from the top of the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center.

Covering Yemen

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Lebanon native MIRA BAZ, MA ’99 spent eight years telling Yemen’s untold stories as a writer and photographer. She captured a side of the Middle Eastern country previously unseen by most.

Late Night BU

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Offering a fun, safe alternative to alcohol, Late Night BU has drawn in thousands of Bradley students since it began in 2008.

M. Sarah Kl

what a pleasant surprise it was to receive your letters and emails in response to a Valentine card I had sent to more than 4,000 couples whose campus romances culminated in marriage. Perhaps you have warm memories of Bradley bringing you together? These alumni shared a few of those priceless moments with me: From Arizona, HOWARD (BUZZ) TROUPA ’51 wrote, “’Twas at Bradley where EDNA MAE (MOORE ’52) and I met. She winked, and I responded. We have been married 58 years — four daughters and 12 grandchildren.”

From New York, MIKE ROSE ’71 MA ’74 and SUZIE BECKER ROSE ’73 MA ’76 wrote, “The pretty picture of the Bradley President Joanne Glasser joined her fellow Team Bradley survivors at Peoria’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on May 7. With more quad brought back memories of walking along those very than 230 members, the 2011 team was the largest contingent sidewalks, watching and playing Frisbee, and going past in the Peoria race for the third consecutive year.

Westlake Hall to the Library to study, of course! We think of Bradley quite often — how, as psychology majors, we met on the porch of Comstock Hall, the good times we had, the great professors, the good friends.”

From Illinois, LEANNE BUCKERIDGE STRUSS ’71 wrote, “AL (STRUSS ’69) and I will celebrate our 40th anniversary this August, thanks to Bradley and an errant bat. Yes, I was hit in the head with a bat while playing ball at a picnic for dorm residents!

Al was one of the people who rushed me to the hospital where I received 11 stitches in my head. The rest is history.”

Lastly, from Ohio, MALENA SASSCER MUDSE ’97 wrote, “JOSH (MUDSE ’97) and I met at the beginning of our freshman year and were married the November after graduation. Thank you for making us remember the beginning. It has been 18 years, and sometimes life can get in the way and help us forget those moments that started a lifetime.”

In the midst of our construction progress, we also continue to remember the beginning. We are especially mindful of maintaining the architectural integrity of Westlake Hall during its LEED Gold certification expansion and renovation process. This issue of Bradley Hilltopics celebrates its recent “topping,” and also recalls Haussler Hall’s place in our history before it was razed in May to make way for the Alumni Quad. And not to be overlooked, we have recognized the historic value of Bradley Hall’s four original gargoyles. Although only two survived the 1963 fire and remain perched on the front of the Bradley Hall tower, we commissioned four hand-carved gargoyles to grace each corner of the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center tower adjacent to Bradley Hall. They will welcome visitors from the west, just as our original gargoyles have done from the east for 114 years.

Historically speaking, I can’t help but think of our loyal supporters who have followed our legendary basketball program through the decades. Please help me welcome Coach Geno Ford and his family to our Bradley family and read about Geno’s first impressions of coaching on the Hilltop. I look forward to having our alumni and fans meet him and cheer the Braves next season.

Your alma mater made national news on March 26, when Susan G. Komen for the Cure recognized Bradley University with the 2010 Outstanding Volunteer Group award (shown at left). Our university was selected from among hundreds of groups worldwide and was honored at the organization’s international leadership conference in Fort Worth. As one of many breast cancer survivors on campus, I continue to be touched by your outpouring of support to find a cure.

Thank you for staying connected with Bradley and for all that you do for our beloved institution.

I invite you to visit us this summer to see the great progress we are making on the Hilltop.

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Departments ViewPoint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ClassNotes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 HotTopics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 InMemory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 NoteBook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 AlumniNews. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 SportScene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 CampusView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Web Extras

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Visit bradley.edu/hilltopics/extras for additional photos and extra stories about accounting, interactive media, journalism, psychology, public relations, sports, and more.

Follow Bradley Hilltopics magazine and other Bradley University accounts on your favorite social media sites: bradley.edu/socialmedia.

Staff Karen Crowley Metzinger, MA ’97 ABBY WILSON ’10 editor editorial assistant Gayle Erwin mcdowell ’77 sarah dukes associate editor art director ERIN WOOD miller ’09 Duane Zehr assistant editor university photographer

Student Staff Assistants ashley huston ’11, adam bockler ’11, sarah hallstein ’12 ethan zentz ’13, photography

Administration joanne K. Glasser shelley epstein president associate vice president for university communications

On the cover: A whimsical gargoyle sitting in the position of Rodin’s The Thinker was one of four installed atop the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center on March 31. Photo by Duane Zehr.

Summer 2011 Volume 17 Issue 3

p r esiden t ’ s p r e l ude

Ford shifts the tempo on the Hilltop

10

Warm regards,

With a nod to the high hopes on the Hilltop, Geno Ford is building his winning basketball team with gusto while looking ahead to hard-played, fast-paced seasons to come.

Campus guardians

14

Four new gargoyles have found a home on the Hilltop.

The hand-carved limestone creatures now keep watch over Bradley from the top of the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center.

Covering Yemen

14

22

Lebanon native MIRA BAZ, MA ’99 spent eight years telling Yemen’s untold stories as a writer and photographer. She captured a side of the Middle Eastern country previously unseen by most.

Late Night BU

40

ise

Offering a fun, safe alternative to alcohol, Late Night BU has drawn in thousands of Bradley students since it began in 2008.

M. Sarah Kl

what a pleasant surprise it was to receive your letters and emails in response to a Valentine card I had sent to more than 4,000 couples whose campus romances culminated in marriage. Perhaps you have warm memories of Bradley bringing you together? These alumni shared a few of those priceless moments with me: From Arizona, HOWARD (BUZZ) TROUPA ’51 wrote, “’Twas at Bradley where EDNA MAE (MOORE ’52) and I met. She winked, and I responded. We have been married 58 years — four daughters and 12 grandchildren.”

From New York, MIKE ROSE ’71 MA ’74 and SUZIE BECKER ROSE ’73 MA ’76 wrote, “The pretty picture of the Bradley President Joanne Glasser joined her fellow Team Bradley survivors at Peoria’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on May 7. With more quad brought back memories of walking along those very than 230 members, the 2011 team was the largest contingent sidewalks, watching and playing Frisbee, and going past in the Peoria race for the third consecutive year.

Westlake Hall to the Library to study, of course! We think of Bradley quite often — how, as psychology majors, we met on the porch of Comstock Hall, the good times we had, the great professors, the good friends.”

From Illinois, LEANNE BUCKERIDGE STRUSS ’71 wrote, “AL (STRUSS ’69) and I will celebrate our 40th anniversary this August, thanks to Bradley and an errant bat. Yes, I was hit in the head with a bat while playing ball at a picnic for dorm residents!

Al was one of the people who rushed me to the hospital where I received 11 stitches in my head. The rest is history.”

Lastly, from Ohio, MALENA SASSCER MUDSE ’97 wrote, “JOSH (MUDSE ’97) and I met at the beginning of our freshman year and were married the November after graduation. Thank you for making us remember the beginning. It has been 18 years, and sometimes life can get in the way and help us forget those moments that started a lifetime.”

In the midst of our construction progress, we also continue to remember the beginning. We are especially mindful of maintaining the architectural integrity of Westlake Hall during its LEED Gold certification expansion and renovation process. This issue of Bradley Hilltopics celebrates its recent “topping,” and also recalls Haussler Hall’s place in our history before it was razed in May to make way for the Alumni Quad. And not to be overlooked, we have recognized the historic value of Bradley Hall’s four original gargoyles. Although only two survived the 1963 fire and remain perched on the front of the Bradley Hall tower, we commissioned four hand-carved gargoyles to grace each corner of the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center tower adjacent to Bradley Hall. They will welcome visitors from the west, just as our original gargoyles have done from the east for 114 years.

Historically speaking, I can’t help but think of our loyal supporters who have followed our legendary basketball program through the decades. Please help me welcome Coach Geno Ford and his family to our Bradley family and read about Geno’s first impressions of coaching on the Hilltop. I look forward to having our alumni and fans meet him and cheer the Braves next season.

Your alma mater made national news on March 26, when Susan G. Komen for the Cure recognized Bradley University with the 2010 Outstanding Volunteer Group award (shown at left). Our university was selected from among hundreds of groups worldwide and was honored at the organization’s international leadership conference in Fort Worth. As one of many breast cancer survivors on campus, I continue to be touched by your outpouring of support to find a cure.

Thank you for staying connected with Bradley and for all that you do for our beloved institution.

I invite you to visit us this summer to see the great progress we are making on the Hilltop.

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Departments ViewPoint. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ClassNotes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 HotTopics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 InMemory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 NoteBook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 AlumniNews. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 SportScene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 CampusView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Web Extras

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Visit bradley.edu/hilltopics/extras for additional photos and extra stories about accounting, interactive media, journalism, psychology, public relations, sports, and more.

Follow Bradley Hilltopics magazine and other Bradley University accounts on your favorite social media sites: bradley.edu/socialmedia.

Staff Karen Crowley Metzinger, MA ’97 ABBY WILSON ’10 editor editorial assistant Gayle Erwin mcdowell ’77 sarah dukes associate editor art director ERIN WOOD miller ’09 Duane Zehr assistant editor university photographer

Student Staff Assistants ashley huston ’11, adam bockler ’11, sarah hallstein ’12 ethan zentz ’13, photography

Administration joanne K. Glasser shelley epstein president associate vice president for university communications

On the cover: A whimsical gargoyle sitting in the position of Rodin’s The Thinker was one of four installed atop the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center on March 31. Photo by Duane Zehr.

ViewPoint

Where IS this

Send your letters & e-mail

HotTopics In the news

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New views of BU Nearly 300,000 unique visitors came to the Bradley website in the first quarter of 2011, making more than 1 million visits and looking at nearly 3.7 million pages — a 10 percent increase over the same period last year.

Thanks to a new content management system (CMS) implemented during the past year, visitors find it easier to navigate many of Bradley’s Web pages. “Everything is more clean and simple so people can get where they want to go faster,” said JIM CRONE ’02, director of Web marketing/ communications, who leads the website conversion project.

Referrals to the Bradley website from Facebook increased 157 percent over the first quarter of 2010.

Bradley’s homepage, bradley.edu, was the first to make the switch in April 2010. Several other pages, including Bradley Hilltopics at bradley.edu/hilltopics, the Alumni Association at bualum.org, and Athletics at bradleybraves.com, are among others that have been updated.

Crone said all the sites affiliated with the University should be revamped by the end of the spring 2012 semester. “Overall, everything will have the same look and same feel, so you know everything is in the same family. It’s a much-needed update that allows us to project the Bradley story in a more compelling way.”

Basketball icon Thank you for the wonderful article in the spring Bradley Hilltopics about Bradley basketball icon JOE ALLEN ’72.

You disclosed some facts about him that many of his contemporaries might not have known. Joe was so admired and respected by students and local fans.

Look up “stone silence” in a Peoria dictionary in the late 1960s and see a picture of Joe Allen shooting a free throw at the Field House.

GREG FLOREY ’69

Montgomery, Ala.

Practice House memories Global Outreach My belated compliments to you and your staff on the Bradley Hilltopics spring “Global Outreach” feature.

It contains many interesting pieces, exceptional photography, and human interest tie-ins. I particularly enjoyed the “Instruments of Hope in Haiti” piece with Professor John Jost and his young musicians.

I loved reading the article about the Practice House for home economic majors. It brought back many wonderful memories.

Home ec majors were required to live in the house for one month, and it was a wonderful experience. I have included some pictures taken when I was there in 1957.

JEAN LADLEY POWERS ’57

Peoria, Ill.

Garrett Stone

Peoria, Ill. I read with interest your cover story, “Global Outreach,” on Dr. LISA NATHAN ’98. My company has a very good client that also serves that part of the world. Land of a Thousand Hills (LOTH) is a mission-based for-profit that works directly with the coffee growers in Rwanda to help them earn a sustainable wage. LOTH buys coffee directly from the local growers and processes the coffee beans through the local washing station. The washing station was bought by LOTH’s Do Good LLC nonprofit and turned over to the local village for operation. LOTH then sells the coffee mainly through churches but has many non-church clients, as well. Do Good has supplied coffee bikes for the growers to bring their goods to market, helped build orphanages, and supported the local villagers.

TOMME STEVENSON ’73

Atlanta, Ga.

Above: Looking out the front window of Bradley’s Practice House in 1957 are DOROTHY McMANUS BARRY ’58, JEAN LADLEY POWERS ’57, MARY EDWARDS NOLAN ’57, and PAT FOSTER FREDERICK ’58.

Introducing the “Where is this?” photo contest How well do you know the Hilltop? Test your knowledge of campus in our “Where is this?” photo contest from July 1 through September 2.

We will post a new photo each Friday on our Facebook page, facebook.com/bradley hilltopics. “Like” our page and enter to win. The first correct responder each week earns a Bradley-themed prize.

© Bradley University 2011 Bradley Hilltopics is published in winter, spring, summer, and fall by Bradley University for alumni, faculty, staff, parents of students, and other friends of the University. Send letters and address changes to: Hilltopics, Bradley University, 1501 West Bradley Avenue, Peoria, IL 61625. 309-677-2249 fax 309-677-4055 e-mail: hilltopics@bradley.edu website: bradley.edu/hilltopics campus information: 309-676-7611 Bradley University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and the promotion of equal opportunities for all persons regardless of age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

The University also is committed to compliance with all applicable laws regarding non-discrimination, harassment, and affirmative action. Bradley Hilltopics reserves the right to edit all letters to the editor based on length and content.

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Larger photos and a simpler layout of the Bradley Hilltopics homepage allow you to navigate our most recent issue more easily.

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Don’t forget to check out the IssuuTM digital edition of the magazine. It allows you to flip through Bradley Hilltopics page by page.

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Bradley Braves

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Wonder when women’s softball plays next or want to buy tickets for a men’s basketball game? Access those tools and more from this user-friendly menu.

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You can now watch live and on-demand audio and video in one click.

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Bradley University Alumni Association bualum.org

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Connect with fellow alumni via Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites directly from the Alumni Association homepage. (See page 38 for a step-by-step tutorial on setting up BUconnect.)

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Keep tabs on upcoming alumni events and add them to your electronic calendar with one click.

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ViewPoint

Where IS this

Send your letters & e-mail

HotTopics In the news

1

New views of BU Nearly 300,000 unique visitors came to the Bradley website in the first quarter of 2011, making more than 1 million visits and looking at nearly 3.7 million pages — a 10 percent increase over the same period last year.

Thanks to a new content management system (CMS) implemented during the past year, visitors find it easier to navigate many of Bradley’s Web pages. “Everything is more clean and simple so people can get where they want to go faster,” said JIM CRONE ’02, director of Web marketing/ communications, who leads the website conversion project.

Referrals to the Bradley website from Facebook increased 157 percent over the first quarter of 2010.

Bradley’s homepage, bradley.edu, was the first to make the switch in April 2010. Several other pages, including Bradley Hilltopics at bradley.edu/hilltopics, the Alumni Association at bualum.org, and Athletics at bradleybraves.com, are among others that have been updated.

Crone said all the sites affiliated with the University should be revamped by the end of the spring 2012 semester. “Overall, everything will have the same look and same feel, so you know everything is in the same family. It’s a much-needed update that allows us to project the Bradley story in a more compelling way.”

Basketball icon Thank you for the wonderful article in the spring Bradley Hilltopics about Bradley basketball icon JOE ALLEN ’72.

You disclosed some facts about him that many of his contemporaries might not have known. Joe was so admired and respected by students and local fans.

Look up “stone silence” in a Peoria dictionary in the late 1960s and see a picture of Joe Allen shooting a free throw at the Field House.

GREG FLOREY ’69

Montgomery, Ala.

Practice House memories Global Outreach My belated compliments to you and your staff on the Bradley Hilltopics spring “Global Outreach” feature.

It contains many interesting pieces, exceptional photography, and human interest tie-ins. I particularly enjoyed the “Instruments of Hope in Haiti” piece with Professor John Jost and his young musicians.

I loved reading the article about the Practice House for home economic majors. It brought back many wonderful memories.

Home ec majors were required to live in the house for one month, and it was a wonderful experience. I have included some pictures taken when I was there in 1957.

JEAN LADLEY POWERS ’57

Peoria, Ill.

Garrett Stone

Peoria, Ill. I read with interest your cover story, “Global Outreach,” on Dr. LISA NATHAN ’98. My company has a very good client that also serves that part of the world. Land of a Thousand Hills (LOTH) is a mission-based for-profit that works directly with the coffee growers in Rwanda to help them earn a sustainable wage. LOTH buys coffee directly from the local growers and processes the coffee beans through the local washing station. The washing station was bought by LOTH’s Do Good LLC nonprofit and turned over to the local village for operation. LOTH then sells the coffee mainly through churches but has many non-church clients, as well. Do Good has supplied coffee bikes for the growers to bring their goods to market, helped build orphanages, and supported the local villagers.

TOMME STEVENSON ’73

Atlanta, Ga.

Above: Looking out the front window of Bradley’s Practice House in 1957 are DOROTHY McMANUS BARRY ’58, JEAN LADLEY POWERS ’57, MARY EDWARDS NOLAN ’57, and PAT FOSTER FREDERICK ’58.

Introducing the “Where is this?” photo contest How well do you know the Hilltop? Test your knowledge of campus in our “Where is this?” photo contest from July 1 through September 2.

We will post a new photo each Friday on our Facebook page, facebook.com/bradley hilltopics. “Like” our page and enter to win. The first correct responder each week earns a Bradley-themed prize.

© Bradley University 2011 Bradley Hilltopics is published in winter, spring, summer, and fall by Bradley University for alumni, faculty, staff, parents of students, and other friends of the University. Send letters and address changes to: Hilltopics, Bradley University, 1501 West Bradley Avenue, Peoria, IL 61625. 309-677-2249 fax 309-677-4055 e-mail: hilltopics@bradley.edu website: bradley.edu/hilltopics campus information: 309-676-7611 Bradley University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and the promotion of equal opportunities for all persons regardless of age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

The University also is committed to compliance with all applicable laws regarding non-discrimination, harassment, and affirmative action. Bradley Hilltopics reserves the right to edit all letters to the editor based on length and content.

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bradley.edu/hilltopics

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Bradley Hilltopics

bradley.edu/hilltopics

1

Larger photos and a simpler layout of the Bradley Hilltopics homepage allow you to navigate our most recent issue more easily.

2

Don’t forget to check out the IssuuTM digital edition of the magazine. It allows you to flip through Bradley Hilltopics page by page.

4

Bradley Braves

bradleybraves.com

3

Wonder when women’s softball plays next or want to buy tickets for a men’s basketball game? Access those tools and more from this user-friendly menu.

4

You can now watch live and on-demand audio and video in one click.

5

Bradley University Alumni Association bualum.org

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6

Connect with fellow alumni via Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites directly from the Alumni Association homepage. (See page 38 for a step-by-step tutorial on setting up BUconnect.)

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Keep tabs on upcoming alumni events and add them to your electronic calendar with one click.

Bradley Hilltopics Summer 2011

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NoteBook BU news, views & updates

pointofpride

Longtime faculty members retire

U.S. Secretary of Transportation RAY LaHOOD ’71 HON ’11

The end of the spring semester marked the beginning of retirement for several esteemed faculty members. Five of the retiring professors have been on the faculty for 35 years or more. Together, they represent more than 250 years of teaching at the University.

The year faculty members began at Bradley is listed with their names and departments:

2011 winner

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Outdoors, a company created to give hunters a modern alternative to apparel and accessories, won the fifth annual Project Springboard business plan competition in April.

Meyer was awarded a package valued at more than $100,000, which included a $10,000 cash prize, office space at the Peoria Next Innovation Center, marketing consultation, insurance advice, legal services, and accounting technology. The project was selected from five finalists who presented to a panel of judges.

Kollecto, an online-based property management website that aims to make paying rent quick and convenient, took second place and earned a $5,000 cash prize. The team is made up of SUNGGIN KANG ’11, LUKE LANCASTER ’11, and TOM MENENDEZ ’11.

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online Visit bradley.edu/ hilltopics/go/ springboard11 for more information.

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commission Dr. JAMES RADOSEVICH ’78

Chemistry major WILLIAM LOPEZ ’11 is the first Bradley student to be commissioned an officer in the Army since ROTC returned to campus three years ago. He was appointed a second lieutenant by Maj. Antwine Williams-Smith; his mother Renee Lopez (shown) and his girlfriend JENNA GENZ ’10 pinned on his new rank. Lopez will serve in the Army Reserves as a Medical Corps service officer. The special commissioning ceremony was held at the conclusion of commencement exercises on May 14. The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) returned to Bradley in 2008 after a hiatus of 10 years.

students go for the gold What do the University of Notre Dame, Syracuse University, Ithaca College, the University of Southern California, and Bradley University have in common with the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London? An elite cadre of NBC Olympic interns will be selected from these institutions by July to fill a variety of production roles in London and New York during a three-to-five-week period next summer.

The path toward Olympic communications internships began in May 2010. Department of Communication chairman Dr. Paul Gullifor and his students visited NBC during an interim expedition to New York City and laid the groundwork to bring Bradley into the highly selective Olympic internship competition. “Bradley’s long tradition of educating top broadcasters and our distinct sports communication program convinced the network to add Bradley to the 2011 talent pool,” said Gullifor.

Once Bradley was selected to participate, the campus community quickly rose to the challenge. Twelve alumni volunteers from the Bradley University Communication Alumni Network (BU-CAN), under the leadership of KELLY KOLTON ’05 and REGGIE BUSTINZA ’03, conducted 45-minute mock interviews for 43 finalists over a six-day period.

The Smith Career Center provided essential interviewing tips and resume and cover letter writing workshops, while communication faculty critiqued videotaped interviews.

Dr. Nina Collins, family and consumer sciences, 1968

Duane Zehr

CASSIE MEYER ’11 of Knotty

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reason to rejoice Two notable Peoria natives, both from hardworking immigrant families of modest means, spoke at Bradley’s respective commencement ceremonies in May. Forty years after receiving his own bachelor’s degree at Robertson Memorial Field House, RAY LaHOOD ’71, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, delivered online the keynote address at the Peoria Civic Visit bradley.edu/ Center on May 14. LaHood encourhilltopics/go/ aged the graduating seniors by saying, grad11 for videos of both “My degree unlocked countless doors. ceremonies.

I guarantee that in December of 1971 not one person, including myself, believed I would ever become a Cabinet secretary.”

LaHood, Bradley’s Distinguished Alumnus in 2008, received another degree from President Joanne Glasser at the May 14 ceremony — a doctor of humane letters degree.

“American politics has never been for the faint of heart,” said LaHood, a Bradley Centurion who began his career as a junior high social studies teacher. “What’s astounding — what seems so unlikely — is not only that we’ve made our messy form of democracy work, but that we’ve made it work so well.”

The transportation secretary advised graduates: “Open your minds to deliberation, to give-and-take, to compromise.

{ Rob Landau, senior vice president for NBC Universal Sports Group, conducted an orientation session before individual interviews.

On April 28, when NBC representatives arrived on the Hilltop, the students were primed to compete. “We were the final university NBC visited,” said Gullifor, “and I like being in the position of ‘closer.’ Now we wait to hear who earned these highly coveted internships with one of the world’s greatest media organizations at the world’s premier sporting event.” Visit bradley.edu/hilltopics/go/olympics for more information.

You’d be surprised just how often paths of common courtesy lead to surprising places.”

He encouraged grads to thank the people who helped them reach this milestone in life. LaHood blogged about commencement a few days later. Read his comments at bradley.edu/hilltopics/go/lahoodblog.

Graduate School commencement On May 12 at the new Renaissance Coliseum, recipients of master’s and doctoral degrees heard from keynote speaker Dr. JAMES RADOSEVICH ’78, now a professor of molecular biology at the University of Illinois. Radosevich’s work has changed the way many cancer patients receive treatment. He is credited with the discovery of a gene and has presented his work in more than 25 countries.

Radosevich commended Dr. Alan Galsky, his biology professor, for guiding him to success at Bradley.

Radosevich encouraged graduates to find ways to help others succeed. “Don’t think out of the box; do out of the box,” he said.

Officially, 815 bachelor’s degrees were awarded in May, as well as 168 master’s degrees and 22 doctor of physical therapy degrees. Eight of the students were the first marketing majors to graduate with a concentration in social media marketing.

Dr. William Hall, political science, 1969 Dr. James Seckler, civil engineering and construction, 1970 Dr. Arnold Ness, industrial and manufacturing engineering and technology, 1974 Dr. William Walker*, foreign language, 1976 Dr. Mahmood Haghighi, computer science and information systems, 1984 Laura Garfinkel, communication, 1998 Dr. George Krull, accounting, 2000 Dr. Robert Bolla, Graduate School dean/associate provost for research, 2005 *retired earlier in the academic year

Bradley Hilltopics Summer 2011

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NoteBook BU news, views & updates

pointofpride

Longtime faculty members retire

U.S. Secretary of Transportation RAY LaHOOD ’71 HON ’11

The end of the spring semester marked the beginning of retirement for several esteemed faculty members. Five of the retiring professors have been on the faculty for 35 years or more. Together, they represent more than 250 years of teaching at the University.

The year faculty members began at Bradley is listed with their names and departments:

2011 winner

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Outdoors, a company created to give hunters a modern alternative to apparel and accessories, won the fifth annual Project Springboard business plan competition in April.

Meyer was awarded a package valued at more than $100,000, which included a $10,000 cash prize, office space at the Peoria Next Innovation Center, marketing consultation, insurance advice, legal services, and accounting technology. The project was selected from five finalists who presented to a panel of judges.

Kollecto, an online-based property management website that aims to make paying rent quick and convenient, took second place and earned a $5,000 cash prize. The team is made up of SUNGGIN KANG ’11, LUKE LANCASTER ’11, and TOM MENENDEZ ’11.

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commission Dr. JAMES RADOSEVICH ’78

Chemistry major WILLIAM LOPEZ ’11 is the first Bradley student to be commissioned an officer in the Army since ROTC returned to campus three years ago. He was appointed a second lieutenant by Maj. Antwine Williams-Smith; his mother Renee Lopez (shown) and his girlfriend JENNA GENZ ’10 pinned on his new rank. Lopez will serve in the Army Reserves as a Medical Corps service officer. The special commissioning ceremony was held at the conclusion of commencement exercises on May 14. The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) returned to Bradley in 2008 after a hiatus of 10 years.

students go for the gold What do the University of Notre Dame, Syracuse University, Ithaca College, the University of Southern California, and Bradley University have in common with the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London? An elite cadre of NBC Olympic interns will be selected from these institutions by July to fill a variety of production roles in London and New York during a three-to-five-week period next summer.

The path toward Olympic communications internships began in May 2010. Department of Communication chairman Dr. Paul Gullifor and his students visited NBC during an interim expedition to New York City and laid the groundwork to bring Bradley into the highly selective Olympic internship competition. “Bradley’s long tradition of educating top broadcasters and our distinct sports communication program convinced the network to add Bradley to the 2011 talent pool,” said Gullifor.

Once Bradley was selected to participate, the campus community quickly rose to the challenge. Twelve alumni volunteers from the Bradley University Communication Alumni Network (BU-CAN), under the leadership of KELLY KOLTON ’05 and REGGIE BUSTINZA ’03, conducted 45-minute mock interviews for 43 finalists over a six-day period.

The Smith Career Center provided essential interviewing tips and resume and cover letter writing workshops, while communication faculty critiqued videotaped interviews.

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reason to rejoice Two notable Peoria natives, both from hardworking immigrant families of modest means, spoke at Bradley’s respective commencement ceremonies in May. Forty years after receiving his own bachelor’s degree at Robertson Memorial Field House, RAY LaHOOD ’71, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, delivered online the keynote address at the Peoria Civic Visit bradley.edu/ Center on May 14. LaHood encourhilltopics/go/ aged the graduating seniors by saying, grad11 for videos of both “My degree unlocked countless doors. ceremonies.

I guarantee that in December of 1971 not one person, including myself, believed I would ever become a Cabinet secretary.”

LaHood, Bradley’s Distinguished Alumnus in 2008, received another degree from President Joanne Glasser at the May 14 ceremony — a doctor of humane letters degree.

“American politics has never been for the faint of heart,” said LaHood, a Bradley Centurion who began his career as a junior high social studies teacher. “What’s astounding — what seems so unlikely — is not only that we’ve made our messy form of democracy work, but that we’ve made it work so well.”

The transportation secretary advised graduates: “Open your minds to deliberation, to give-and-take, to compromise.

{ Rob Landau, senior vice president for NBC Universal Sports Group, conducted an orientation session before individual interviews.

On April 28, when NBC representatives arrived on the Hilltop, the students were primed to compete. “We were the final university NBC visited,” said Gullifor, “and I like being in the position of ‘closer.’ Now we wait to hear who earned these highly coveted internships with one of the world’s greatest media organizations at the world’s premier sporting event.” Visit bradley.edu/hilltopics/go/olympics for more information.

You’d be surprised just how often paths of common courtesy lead to surprising places.”

He encouraged grads to thank the people who helped them reach this milestone in life. LaHood blogged about commencement a few days later. Read his comments at bradley.edu/hilltopics/go/lahoodblog.

Graduate School commencement On May 12 at the new Renaissance Coliseum, recipients of master’s and doctoral degrees heard from keynote speaker Dr. JAMES RADOSEVICH ’78, now a professor of molecular biology at the University of Illinois. Radosevich’s work has changed the way many cancer patients receive treatment. He is credited with the discovery of a gene and has presented his work in more than 25 countries.

Radosevich commended Dr. Alan Galsky, his biology professor, for guiding him to success at Bradley.

Radosevich encouraged graduates to find ways to help others succeed. “Don’t think out of the box; do out of the box,” he said.

Officially, 815 bachelor’s degrees were awarded in May, as well as 168 master’s degrees and 22 doctor of physical therapy degrees. Eight of the students were the first marketing majors to graduate with a concentration in social media marketing.

Dr. William Hall, political science, 1969 Dr. James Seckler, civil engineering and construction, 1970 Dr. Arnold Ness, industrial and manufacturing engineering and technology, 1974 Dr. William Walker*, foreign language, 1976 Dr. Mahmood Haghighi, computer science and information systems, 1984 Laura Garfinkel, communication, 1998 Dr. George Krull, accounting, 2000 Dr. Robert Bolla, Graduate School dean/associate provost for research, 2005 *retired earlier in the academic year

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converging business and engineering

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A business leader at Walmart, JOHN WELLING ’91 encouraged “fierce conversations” about the importance of the convergence of business and engineering on Bradley’s campus and in the global market. The Fortune 1 senior vice president of supply chain management and information technology for Walmart Japan was the inaugural speaker in March for the convergence planning that is ongoing between the College of Engineering and Technology and the Foster College of Business Administration.

“I’m passionate about plans for the engineering and business convergence at JOHN WELLING ’91 (left) pauses with Dr. Richard Bradley,” said Welling, who previously worked Johnson, dean of the College of Engineering and for 14 years for Accenture. “My career has Technology, following his lecture, Leveraging an been centered around combining the two.”

Engineering Degree in a Global Business World: Bradley University Engineer Disguised as a He credits Dr. Joe Emanuel, associate dean Business Leader in the Fortune 1 Company. of the College of Engineering and Technology, with recommending a business minor to complement his industrial engineering major.

“That’s what led me to start to make that leap into the

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business world,” said Welling, who also “loves the problem-solving methodology and the skill set I have from being an industrial engineer.”

Welling said he works to overcome barriers between business and engineering by talking in stories rather than in technical terms. He chooses words and terminology that everyone can relate to, and he advocated “sitting down and really understanding the other side of the table. And quite frankly,” he added, “the best way to do that is to get to know someone in a social setting. Collaboration is the key.”

The University is planning an engineering and business convergence center that will transform the culture of learning in the two colleges, providing students with a distinctive cross-disciplinary educational model to better prepare Bradley graduates to meet the challenges of the global marketplace.

Engineering and business have converged in Welling’s personal life, as well. He and his wife TONIA KIZIOR WELLING ’92, who holds a degree in business, recently relocated to Japan with their four children.

New home for Hillel When Dr. Seth Katz became faculty adviser for Bradley Hillel in 1998, he made it a goal to find a new home for the organization that better fit its online needs. With help from the Bradley Visit bradley and Peoria communities, that goal hillel.org for more information. is finally becoming a reality.

Bradley’s Jewish student organization is almost done renovating 1530 Fredonia Avenue after moving from its home down the street to make way for the new Sigma Chi house in 2007.

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Bringing together business leaders, government officials, and renowned scholars, the Innovations Conference on Asphalt and Transportation (ICAT) sponsored April 5–6 by the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction, gave 20 civil engineering and construction students a distinct learning and networking opportunity. ICAT’s objective is to promote business alliances, align and leverage new partnerships, help secure new funding sources, and turn risk into opportunity. The CEOs and executives of the largest organizations in infrastructure spoke at the sold-out 24th annual conference in Peoria that was attended by more than 430.

Dr. Amir Al-Khafaji (left) chairman of the civil engineering and construction department, and ICAT honorary chairman and Caterpillar Inc. CEO Doug Oberhelman (right) honored Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn with the Heartland Sustainability Award. The annual ICAT Heartland Sustainability Award honors exceptional individuals for extraordinary leadership and original work in developing, employing, and supporting the principles of sustainability.

This March 2011 photo shows Hillel’s addition to this home on Fredonia Avenue. The new facility will more than double the original square footage from 2,000 to 4,200. The exterior is now complete, as is the plumbing, electric, and heating and air conditioning. The project will be completed in August and dedicated September 21.

Located at the southeast corner of Fredonia and Glenwood, the structure will have two kosher kitchens, a dining area with seating for 100, an office, library, space for social activities, and a large sanctuary with a vaulted ceiling and stained glass overlay on the windows.

“Diversity has always been a Bradley value,” said Katz, an assistant professor of English. “Having an attractive, highly functional facility for Jewish life on campus will help make the University a more attractive, diverse, and welcoming place.” The new Hillel house is set to welcome students this fall.

—Abby Wilson ’10

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ICAT conference highlights the highway and transportation industry

CRAWLING TOWARD CREATIVITY About 40 students and faculty spent a sunny April afternoon in an unconventional classroom: Springdale Cemetery. The eclectic group, comprised of a wide variety of majors, was on a writing crawl, a field trip that puts participants in an inspirational setting for writing.

English instructors AMY EGGERT ’05 MA ’07 and MICHELLE WEBER CUSACK ’88 MA ’08 organized the event. They chose Springdale for multiple reasons, including the fact that Lydia Moss Bradley is buried there, along with other Bradley facility namesakes, like Valentine Jobst and Clarence Comstock.

LINDA AYLWARD ’80, a Peoria Public Library reference assistant, helped the group navigate the 223-acre cemetery.

Participants received a list of writing prompts, suggesting they write about their surroundings or the lives of those buried in the cemetery.

Some writers came with their own ideas, like CAITLIN SCHELL ’12 (right) who wanted to write more personal stories. “I’ve had several family members pass away over the last few years, and I’ve finally been able to write more about that,” she said as she sat near the Bradley family plot.

At the end of the afternoon, the group came together and some shared their writing and experiences with one another.

The instructors hope to offer another writing crawl in the fall.

—Abby Wilson ’10

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Dr. Amir Al-Khafaji (Bradley), Gov. Pat Quinn, and Doug Oberhelman (Caterpillar Inc.)

converging business and engineering

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A business leader at Walmart, JOHN WELLING ’91 encouraged “fierce conversations” about the importance of the convergence of business and engineering on Bradley’s campus and in the global market. The Fortune 1 senior vice president of supply chain management and information technology for Walmart Japan was the inaugural speaker in March for the convergence planning that is ongoing between the College of Engineering and Technology and the Foster College of Business Administration.

“I’m passionate about plans for the engineering and business convergence at JOHN WELLING ’91 (left) pauses with Dr. Richard Bradley,” said Welling, who previously worked Johnson, dean of the College of Engineering and for 14 years for Accenture. “My career has Technology, following his lecture, Leveraging an been centered around combining the two.”

Engineering Degree in a Global Business World: Bradley University Engineer Disguised as a He credits Dr. Joe Emanuel, associate dean Business Leader in the Fortune 1 Company. of the College of Engineering and Technology, with recommending a business minor to complement his industrial engineering major.

“That’s what led me to start to make that leap into the

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business world,” said Welling, who also “loves the problem-solving methodology and the skill set I have from being an industrial engineer.”

Welling said he works to overcome barriers between business and engineering by talking in stories rather than in technical terms. He chooses words and terminology that everyone can relate to, and he advocated “sitting down and really understanding the other side of the table. And quite frankly,” he added, “the best way to do that is to get to know someone in a social setting. Collaboration is the key.”

The University is planning an engineering and business convergence center that will transform the culture of learning in the two colleges, providing students with a distinctive cross-disciplinary educational model to better prepare Bradley graduates to meet the challenges of the global marketplace.

Engineering and business have converged in Welling’s personal life, as well. He and his wife TONIA KIZIOR WELLING ’92, who holds a degree in business, recently relocated to Japan with their four children.

New home for Hillel When Dr. Seth Katz became faculty adviser for Bradley Hillel in 1998, he made it a goal to find a new home for the organization that better fit its online needs. With help from the Bradley Visit bradley and Peoria communities, that goal hillel.org for more information. is finally becoming a reality.

Bradley’s Jewish student organization is almost done renovating 1530 Fredonia Avenue after moving from its home down the street to make way for the new Sigma Chi house in 2007.

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Bringing together business leaders, government officials, and renowned scholars, the Innovations Conference on Asphalt and Transportation (ICAT) sponsored April 5–6 by the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction, gave 20 civil engineering and construction students a distinct learning and networking opportunity. ICAT’s objective is to promote business alliances, align and leverage new partnerships, help secure new funding sources, and turn risk into opportunity. The CEOs and executives of the largest organizations in infrastructure spoke at the sold-out 24th annual conference in Peoria that was attended by more than 430.

Dr. Amir Al-Khafaji (left) chairman of the civil engineering and construction department, and ICAT honorary chairman and Caterpillar Inc. CEO Doug Oberhelman (right) honored Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn with the Heartland Sustainability Award. The annual ICAT Heartland Sustainability Award honors exceptional individuals for extraordinary leadership and original work in developing, employing, and supporting the principles of sustainability.

This March 2011 photo shows Hillel’s addition to this home on Fredonia Avenue. The new facility will more than double the original square footage from 2,000 to 4,200. The exterior is now complete, as is the plumbing, electric, and heating and air conditioning. The project will be completed in August and dedicated September 21.

Located at the southeast corner of Fredonia and Glenwood, the structure will have two kosher kitchens, a dining area with seating for 100, an office, library, space for social activities, and a large sanctuary with a vaulted ceiling and stained glass overlay on the windows.

“Diversity has always been a Bradley value,” said Katz, an assistant professor of English. “Having an attractive, highly functional facility for Jewish life on campus will help make the University a more attractive, diverse, and welcoming place.” The new Hillel house is set to welcome students this fall.

—Abby Wilson ’10

ethan zentz

Duane Zehr

ICAT conference highlights the highway and transportation industry

CRAWLING TOWARD CREATIVITY About 40 students and faculty spent a sunny April afternoon in an unconventional classroom: Springdale Cemetery. The eclectic group, comprised of a wide variety of majors, was on a writing crawl, a field trip that puts participants in an inspirational setting for writing.

English instructors AMY EGGERT ’05 MA ’07 and MICHELLE WEBER CUSACK ’88 MA ’08 organized the event. They chose Springdale for multiple reasons, including the fact that Lydia Moss Bradley is buried there, along with other Bradley facility namesakes, like Valentine Jobst and Clarence Comstock.

LINDA AYLWARD ’80, a Peoria Public Library reference assistant, helped the group navigate the 223-acre cemetery.

Participants received a list of writing prompts, suggesting they write about their surroundings or the lives of those buried in the cemetery.

Some writers came with their own ideas, like CAITLIN SCHELL ’12 (right) who wanted to write more personal stories. “I’ve had several family members pass away over the last few years, and I’ve finally been able to write more about that,” she said as she sat near the Bradley family plot.

At the end of the afternoon, the group came together and some shared their writing and experiences with one another.

The instructors hope to offer another writing crawl in the fall.

—Abby Wilson ’10

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Bradley’s speech department sent out an urgent memo in May 1969. “Time is our problem,” wrote Dr. L.E. (Larry) Norton. “We must select 16–20 of our best students immediately.”

Norton had just learned Bradley would appear on the nationally televised GE College Bowl in the fall. After taking qualifying tests at the Student Center, the scholars who were selected became a dream team. Week after week, they flew to New York and won the competition sponsored by General Electric. First, a win over George Washington University; second, it was University of Minnesota, Morris. Finally on November 15, Bradley upset Johns Hopkins University to become five-time undefeated champs.

A jubilant crowd of students, parents, and the Bradley band greeted the team at the Greater Peoria Airport late that Sunday night. Fanfare continued the next day in a ceremony at Robertson Memorial Field House. Congratulatory telegrams were read, Peoria’s mayor spoke, and a new scholarship was announced, thanks to the team’s winnings of $19,500. Dr. Talman Van Arsdale, Bradley president, noted that the high-profile bowl win had “changed the image of the University nationally.”

The executive director of GE College Bowl wrote to Van Arsdale that day, praising the students as “intelligent, alert, and very personable.”

GARY ROBERTS ’70, dean of Indiana

University School of Law, Indianapolis, met with pre-law students and spoke to sports communication majors at Bradley on March 30. A specialist in sports law, Roberts is the new on-air legal analyst for the NFL Network.

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Practice paid off GARY ROBERTS ’70, now dean of Indiana University School of

Law, Indianapolis, was on campus recently to address sports communication students. He took time out to reminisce about the fall of ’69, when the team spent five weekends at NBC Radio City Studio, taping GE College Bowl.

“We spent the summer into the fall practicing,” said Roberts, the on-air legal analyst for the NFL Network.

“FRANK BUSSONE ’64 MA ’66 worked with us as a coach.

He set up a mock studio at Bradley with bright lights and buzzers.”

Roberts’ specialties were history and geography. He refers to team captain ED WEHRLI ’71 as “a human encyclopedia.”

Wehrli memorized the names of hundreds of paintings, just by focusing on the midsection of the piece. The team’s math and science expert, GENE SIDLER ’71, exhibited his knowledge of beetles (not Beatles) by identifying coleoptera. History major PAUL REMACK ’71 concentrated on world history. The team’s six alternates included RICK CLOYD ’70, LINDA BRADY FISH ’70, LAURA JOHNSON ’71, TOM MURPHY ’71, MIKE KIENZLER ’70, and ERIC ARNOLD ’70 MA ’71 (deceased).

Practicing in a realistic studio setting paid off for Bradley, according to Roberts. When Bradley faced off against Johns Hopkins, the school’s sharpest team member seemed to “freeze” in the studio, which helped pave the way for BU to become a five-time undefeated champion. (Colleges could appear no more than five times.)

A silver bowl engraved with the names of the winning team was presented to Bradley’s College Bowl team.

Besides the silver bowl, students and coaches received an unexpected perk. Each was asked to choose two GE products as gifts. There was a hair dryer and electric rollers, a coffeemaker, can opener, iron, and more. “We were given these items in January at the halftime of a basketball game,” recalls Roberts. More than four decades may have passed, but the law school dean remembers his choices: the Toast-R-Oven and the vacuum cleaner.

—Gayle Erwin McDowell ’77

BRITTANY WEBER ’14, (shown both pre- and post-razor), was one of more than 60 students who had their heads shaved in April

to support St. Baldrick’s, an organization that raises money for childhood cancer research. Weber’s 14-year-old brother Brett, who has leukemia, served as her barber. Weber’s family came to the event to support her, including her young cousin Olivia.

Weber, a nursing major, raised more than $11,600 for St. Baldrick’s. Pi Kappa Alpha has raised more than $31,000 for St. Baldrick’s since it began holding the annual event in 2008. Weber’s wasn’t the only female head that was shaved — JENNI PHILLIPS ’14 and BRIANNA BRIDGMAN ’13 also showed solidarity to children with cancer by losing their locks.

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the nation’s best orator JACOBY COCHRAN ’13 left the National Forensic Association (NFA) Tournament with the title of national champion and two trophies. Cochran was named individual sweepstakes champion at the April competition, the highest honor in collegiate forensics.

He also won the persuasive championship title.

“Speech is a mixture of talent, hard work, and luck,” said Cochran. “I caught four days where I had all three of them at the same time.”

ELLE PRATT ’14 grabbed the individual championship in dramatic interpretation, and BLAKE LONGFELLOW ’12 was the NFA champion in the informative event. The tournament was held at Illinois State University.

—Abby Wilson ’10

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Five consecutive wins on national television made celebrities of Bradley’s GE College Bowl team in 1969. Team captain ED WEHRLI ’71 accepted the trophy (actually a silver bowl) from show host Robert Earle. Team members included PAUL REMACK ’71, Dr. GENE SIDLER ’71, and GARY ROBERTS ’70. NBC broadcast the General Electric-sponsored program at 4:30 p.m. on Sundays. A Bradley team also competed in the College Bowl in 1960 against Rutgers.

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Bradley’s speech department sent out an urgent memo in May 1969. “Time is our problem,” wrote Dr. L.E. (Larry) Norton. “We must select 16–20 of our best students immediately.”

Norton had just learned Bradley would appear on the nationally televised GE College Bowl in the fall. After taking qualifying tests at the Student Center, the scholars who were selected became a dream team. Week after week, they flew to New York and won the competition sponsored by General Electric. First, a win over George Washington University; second, it was University of Minnesota, Morris. Finally on November 15, Bradley upset Johns Hopkins University to become five-time undefeated champs.

A jubilant crowd of students, parents, and the Bradley band greeted the team at the Greater Peoria Airport late that Sunday night. Fanfare continued the next day in a ceremony at Robertson Memorial Field House. Congratulatory telegrams were read, Peoria’s mayor spoke, and a new scholarship was announced, thanks to the team’s winnings of $19,500. Dr. Talman Van Arsdale, Bradley president, noted that the high-profile bowl win had “changed the image of the University nationally.”

The executive director of GE College Bowl wrote to Van Arsdale that day, praising the students as “intelligent, alert, and very personable.”

GARY ROBERTS ’70, dean of Indiana

University School of Law, Indianapolis, met with pre-law students and spoke to sports communication majors at Bradley on March 30. A specialist in sports law, Roberts is the new on-air legal analyst for the NFL Network.

Visit bradley.edu/hilltopics/go/ garyroberts to read more.

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Practice paid off GARY ROBERTS ’70, now dean of Indiana University School of

Law, Indianapolis, was on campus recently to address sports communication students. He took time out to reminisce about the fall of ’69, when the team spent five weekends at NBC Radio City Studio, taping GE College Bowl.

“We spent the summer into the fall practicing,” said Roberts, the on-air legal analyst for the NFL Network.

“FRANK BUSSONE ’64 MA ’66 worked with us as a coach.

He set up a mock studio at Bradley with bright lights and buzzers.”

Roberts’ specialties were history and geography. He refers to team captain ED WEHRLI ’71 as “a human encyclopedia.”

Wehrli memorized the names of hundreds of paintings, just by focusing on the midsection of the piece. The team’s math and science expert, GENE SIDLER ’71, exhibited his knowledge of beetles (not Beatles) by identifying coleoptera. History major PAUL REMACK ’71 concentrated on world history. The team’s six alternates included RICK CLOYD ’70, LINDA BRADY FISH ’70, LAURA JOHNSON ’71, TOM MURPHY ’71, MIKE KIENZLER ’70, and ERIC ARNOLD ’70 MA ’71 (deceased).

Practicing in a realistic studio setting paid off for Bradley, according to Roberts. When Bradley faced off against Johns Hopkins, the school’s sharpest team member seemed to “freeze” in the studio, which helped pave the way for BU to become a five-time undefeated champion. (Colleges could appear no more than five times.)

A silver bowl engraved with the names of the winning team was presented to Bradley’s College Bowl team.

Besides the silver bowl, students and coaches received an unexpected perk. Each was asked to choose two GE products as gifts. There was a hair dryer and electric rollers, a coffeemaker, can opener, iron, and more. “We were given these items in January at the halftime of a basketball game,” recalls Roberts. More than four decades may have passed, but the law school dean remembers his choices: the Toast-R-Oven and the vacuum cleaner.

—Gayle Erwin McDowell ’77

BRITTANY WEBER ’14, (shown both pre- and post-razor), was one of more than 60 students who had their heads shaved in April

to support St. Baldrick’s, an organization that raises money for childhood cancer research. Weber’s 14-year-old brother Brett, who has leukemia, served as her barber. Weber’s family came to the event to support her, including her young cousin Olivia.

Weber, a nursing major, raised more than $11,600 for St. Baldrick’s. Pi Kappa Alpha has raised more than $31,000 for St. Baldrick’s since it began holding the annual event in 2008. Weber’s wasn’t the only female head that was shaved — JENNI PHILLIPS ’14 and BRIANNA BRIDGMAN ’13 also showed solidarity to children with cancer by losing their locks.

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online Visit bradley.edu/ hilltopics/go/ baldricks to view a video from the event.

the nation’s best orator JACOBY COCHRAN ’13 left the National Forensic Association (NFA) Tournament with the title of national champion and two trophies. Cochran was named individual sweepstakes champion at the April competition, the highest honor in collegiate forensics.

He also won the persuasive championship title.

“Speech is a mixture of talent, hard work, and luck,” said Cochran. “I caught four days where I had all three of them at the same time.”

ELLE PRATT ’14 grabbed the individual championship in dramatic interpretation, and BLAKE LONGFELLOW ’12 was the NFA champion in the informative event. The tournament was held at Illinois State University.

—Abby Wilson ’10

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online Visit bradley.edu/ hilltopics/go/ cochran to view one of Cochran’s performances.

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GE College Bowl win boosted bradley image

Five consecutive wins on national television made celebrities of Bradley’s GE College Bowl team in 1969. Team captain ED WEHRLI ’71 accepted the trophy (actually a silver bowl) from show host Robert Earle. Team members included PAUL REMACK ’71, Dr. GENE SIDLER ’71, and GARY ROBERTS ’70. NBC broadcast the General Electric-sponsored program at 4:30 p.m. on Sundays. A Bradley team also competed in the College Bowl in 1960 against Rutgers.

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SportScene After kicking off his first practice session in April, Ford notes in June, “Our returning guys have worked hard, and I have enjoyed spending time getting to know their games and them as individuals. They are anxious to get started with off-season workouts, and I have found them to be passionate players who are high-quality student-athletes.”

Ford shifts the tempo on the Hilltop With “big hopes and great expectations,” Geno Ford, the 13th head coach in Bradley basketball history, is building a team and staff with “one voice and one heartbeat.”

Eager to start the season, the Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year for the last two seasons at Kent State University acknowledges Bradley as a special place on the college basketball landscape, where he plans to satisfy the hunger of its dedicated fans.

“The community is hungry for a winner, and the campus is hungry for a winner,” Ford says. “Our job is to turn that hunger into something meaningful and to play some meaningful games in February and March — something that not only the fans can enjoy, but that they can wrap their arms around and want to be a part of every year.”

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Recruiting: the lifeblood of college basketball

Head coach Kent State 2008–11 68-37 Muskingum 2005–07 29-22 Shawnee St. 2001–02 22-10

Setting his sights on filling his freshman recruiting class with class-act student-athletes, Ford says it was no accident that his first three players who officially visited campus and were offered scholarships ended up signing. Citing genuine administrative support and vision, basketball facilities that are “off the chart,” and new construction and renovations across campus, Ford adds, “It’s an exciting time to be here for coaches and players.

“Our class of recruits, Jalen Crawford, Devon Hodges, Donivine Stewart, Nate Wells, and Shayok Shayok can be one of the top freshman classes in the conference,” notes Ford. “As a group overall, five freshmen is a big number, but I think our fans will enjoy seeing kids come in and play and develop over four years.

We felt it was important that we added four-year players — kids who are good students and good people who represent the University well and also do well in the classroom. They’re going to have opportunities that, quite frankly, they wouldn’t have at a lot of other places.”

Career record in six seasons 119-69 .633 Assistant coach Ohio Univ. 1998–2001 Kent State 2002–05, 2007–08 coach-of-the-year awards NABC District 14 2010 Mid-American Conf. 2010, 2011 American Mideast Conf.

2002 education Ohio University, BA ’97, organizational communications; Ohio University, MA ’99, athletic administration

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Why the Bradley Braves?

Ford wasted no time in retaining WILLIE SCOTT ’83 as an assistant coach and in hiring Jaden Uken, who was his assistant at Kent State for the past three years. “Retaining Willie is a big positive.

Willie knows the ins and outs of the University and can navigate campus situations effectively.

He has a good basketball mind. Jaden can recruit, teach our system, and shares our staff’s deep passion to bring Bradley basketball back to a high level.”

He also hired Patrick Beilein, Dartmouth assistant coach and son of University of Michigan coach John Beilein, as his director of operations.

Ford notes that Beilein scored a thousand points in the Big East on a Sweet 16 team and an Elite 8 team for West Virginia University.

At press time, Ford announced former Boise State head coach Greg Graham would complete his staff. Graham brings 28 years of college coaching experience to the Braves bench.

“In today’s era of coaching, you’re building a staff much the same as you’re building a roster of players. It’s great to find the guys who have been around — someone you can lean on for advice. I’ve never been in need of ‘yes men’ around me. I like people who challenge me a bit. I think that’s how you get better. I don’t coach with a big ego in terms of, ‘I have all the answers.’ If any of us had all the answers, we’d be undefeated every year.”

The strength of the Braves’ fan base was a key element in Ford’s desire to coach at Bradley.

He’ll always remember being in Hawaii for a tournament more than a decade ago with top teams, including Wake Forest and Gonzaga, but everywhere he turned, he bumped into Bradley fans, even during a year when the Braves were struggling.

“The school that traveled the best fans was Bradley,” says Ford. “That made an unforgettable impression on me. There were so many more people from Bradley who had made the trip to Hawaii than ACC schools like Wake Forest. You just don’t find the basketball history that I know is here.”

Growing up in a basketball family Born in Dover, Ohio, in 1974, Ford learned to love basketball as a kindergartner. His father Gene Ford coached at Cambridge High School, and Ford says he spent his entire childhood in the gym. He learned by watching his dad teach other kids.

“My dad’s gift was getting guys to play together. He understood chemistry very well. If I picked up one thing that he did very well, it would be that. The team that wants to play together is more on the same page and is able to go farther in terms of wins and losses. That’s what makes it fun; the games aren’t played on paper.”

While playing for his dad in high school, Ford was named Ohio’s Mr. Basketball in 1993, after he averaged 35.9 points per game, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists. More importantly, he also won the heart of one of the Cambridge cheerleaders — his wife Traci.

Teaching core values Believing all his players must embrace the same core values, Ford understands the power of building confidence and trust. “I don’t want players to ever look towards the bench and wonder what I’m thinking,” says Ford. “They need to play with confidence. We want guys who believe in themselves and believe in their teammates. That’s really key, and that’s where confidence leads into trust.”

Ford’s focus is on attacking offensively and defensively to build a hard-nosed team that fans appreciate. “Our focus in basketball is that we want to reflect and be part of the great success that our alumni have had,” says Ford. “It’s impressive to see the list of accomplished alums and the generosity they have shown to the University. I hope that our alums can feel very attached to our basketball program, and that the same atmosphere that President Glasser works to permeate through campus is very evident in our basketball program.

“We have a great sense of obligation to put together a program that our alums can be proud of, and our players understand that. Players win.

It’s my program, but it’s their team.”

—Karen Crowley Metzinger, MA ’97 Photography by Duane Zehr

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online Visit bradley.edu/hilltopics/go/coachford for basketball bios and the roster, a Web Extra on Ford’s recruits, and to read an online chat with Coach Ford.

At the March 28 press conference welcoming head basketball coach Geno Ford to the Hilltop, President Joanne Glasser gives Bradley mementos to Ford’s 7-year-old son David, while Ford, his wife Traci, and 15-year-old son Darin look on. Ford received a standing ovation from nearly 300 fans when he entered the Renaissance Coliseum.

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SportScene After kicking off his first practice session in April, Ford notes in June, “Our returning guys have worked hard, and I have enjoyed spending time getting to know their games and them as individuals. They are anxious to get started with off-season workouts, and I have found them to be passionate players who are high-quality student-athletes.”

Ford shifts the tempo on the Hilltop With “big hopes and great expectations,” Geno Ford, the 13th head coach in Bradley basketball history, is building a team and staff with “one voice and one heartbeat.”

Eager to start the season, the Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year for the last two seasons at Kent State University acknowledges Bradley as a special place on the college basketball landscape, where he plans to satisfy the hunger of its dedicated fans.

“The community is hungry for a winner, and the campus is hungry for a winner,” Ford says. “Our job is to turn that hunger into something meaningful and to play some meaningful games in February and March — something that not only the fans can enjoy, but that they can wrap their arms around and want to be a part of every year.”

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Recruiting: the lifeblood of college basketball

Head coach Kent State 2008–11 68-37 Muskingum 2005–07 29-22 Shawnee St. 2001–02 22-10

Setting his sights on filling his freshman recruiting class with class-act student-athletes, Ford says it was no accident that his first three players who officially visited campus and were offered scholarships ended up signing. Citing genuine administrative support and vision, basketball facilities that are “off the chart,” and new construction and renovations across campus, Ford adds, “It’s an exciting time to be here for coaches and players.

“Our class of recruits, Jalen Crawford, Devon Hodges, Donivine Stewart, Nate Wells, and Shayok Shayok can be one of the top freshman classes in the conference,” notes Ford. “As a group overall, five freshmen is a big number, but I think our fans will enjoy seeing kids come in and play and develop over four years.

We felt it was important that we added four-year players — kids who are good students and good people who represent the University well and also do well in the classroom. They’re going to have opportunities that, quite frankly, they wouldn’t have at a lot of other places.”

Career record in six seasons 119-69 .633 Assistant coach Ohio Univ. 1998–2001 Kent State 2002–05, 2007–08 coach-of-the-year awards NABC District 14 2010 Mid-American Conf. 2010, 2011 American Mideast Conf.

2002 education Ohio University, BA ’97, organizational communications; Ohio University, MA ’99, athletic administration

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Why the Bradley Braves?

Ford wasted no time in retaining WILLIE SCOTT ’83 as an assistant coach and in hiring Jaden Uken, who was his assistant at Kent State for the past three years. “Retaining Willie is a big positive.

Willie knows the ins and outs of the University and can navigate campus situations effectively.

He has a good basketball mind. Jaden can recruit, teach our system, and shares our staff’s deep passion to bring Bradley basketball back to a high level.”

He also hired Patrick Beilein, Dartmouth assistant coach and son of University of Michigan coach John Beilein, as his director of operations.

Ford notes that Beilein scored a thousand points in the Big East on a Sweet 16 team and an Elite 8 team for West Virginia University.

At press time, Ford announced former Boise State head coach Greg Graham would complete his staff. Graham brings 28 years of college coaching experience to the Braves bench.

“In today’s era of coaching, you’re building a staff much the same as you’re building a roster of players. It’s great to find the guys who have been around — someone you can lean on for advice. I’ve never been in need of ‘yes men’ around me. I like people who challenge me a bit. I think that’s how you get better. I don’t coach with a big ego in terms of, ‘I have all the answers.’ If any of us had all the answers, we’d be undefeated every year.”

The strength of the Braves’ fan base was a key element in Ford’s desire to coach at Bradley.

He’ll always remember being in Hawaii for a tournament more than a decade ago with top teams, including Wake Forest and Gonzaga, but everywhere he turned, he bumped into Bradley fans, even during a year when the Braves were struggling.

“The school that traveled the best fans was Bradley,” says Ford. “That made an unforgettable impression on me. There were so many more people from Bradley who had made the trip to Hawaii than ACC schools like Wake Forest. You just don’t find the basketball history that I know is here.”

Growing up in a basketball family Born in Dover, Ohio, in 1974, Ford learned to love basketball as a kindergartner. His father Gene Ford coached at Cambridge High School, and Ford says he spent his entire childhood in the gym. He learned by watching his dad teach other kids.

“My dad’s gift was getting guys to play together. He understood chemistry very well. If I picked up one thing that he did very well, it would be that. The team that wants to play together is more on the same page and is able to go farther in terms of wins and losses. That’s what makes it fun; the games aren’t played on paper.”

While playing for his dad in high school, Ford was named Ohio’s Mr. Basketball in 1993, after he averaged 35.9 points per game, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists. More importantly, he also won the heart of one of the Cambridge cheerleaders — his wife Traci.

Teaching core values Believing all his players must embrace the same core values, Ford understands the power of building confidence and trust. “I don’t want players to ever look towards the bench and wonder what I’m thinking,” says Ford. “They need to play with confidence. We want guys who believe in themselves and believe in their teammates. That’s really key, and that’s where confidence leads into trust.”

Ford’s focus is on attacking offensively and defensively to build a hard-nosed team that fans appreciate. “Our focus in basketball is that we want to reflect and be part of the great success that our alumni have had,” says Ford. “It’s impressive to see the list of accomplished alums and the generosity they have shown to the University. I hope that our alums can feel very attached to our basketball program, and that the same atmosphere that President Glasser works to permeate through campus is very evident in our basketball program.

“We have a great sense of obligation to put together a program that our alums can be proud of, and our players understand that. Players win.

It’s my program, but it’s their team.”

—Karen Crowley Metzinger, MA ’97 Photography by Duane Zehr

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online Visit bradley.edu/hilltopics/go/coachford for basketball bios and the roster, a Web Extra on Ford’s recruits, and to read an online chat with Coach Ford.

At the March 28 press conference welcoming head basketball coach Geno Ford to the Hilltop, President Joanne Glasser gives Bradley mementos to Ford’s 7-year-old son David, while Ford, his wife Traci, and 15-year-old son Darin look on. Ford received a standing ovation from nearly 300 fans when he entered the Renaissance Coliseum.

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TODD CAMPLIN ’96 is busy working as the head golf professional at Pinehurst Country Club #7 golf course in Pinehurst, North Carolina, and raising a family. Then consider all the time it takes to travel to, and compete in, professional golf tournaments. Add more time for practicing the perfect shot and other general workouts, and it doesn’t take long to realize that Camplin’s days start early.

Camplin participates in a mixture of about 10 pro-am tournaments and section majors a year. Last September, Camplin won his first Carolinas PGA Professional Championship, which took place at the Grandfather Golf and Country Club in Linville, North Carolina. Winning the tournament gave Camplin a coveted pass to the 2011 PGA Professional National Championship that takes place in June in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Last year Camplin qualified for the event but missed the final cut.

He is entering this tournament with a new set of goals.

“This year I’m shooting for a top 25 finish out of 300-some people. Top 25 would earn me an exemption into the PGA Championship, which would be a really cool deal.” Camplin also played in the Wells Fargo Championship in May because of the Carolinas victory.

The Peoria native credits part of his recent success to a decision he made on the way home last year after missing

the cut at the national tournament. It was a long drive from Indiana, and Camplin reviewed his performance in his mind. “I came to the realization that I needed to be in better shape, because I’d gotten tired physically, which made me tired mentally, and then I didn’t perform as well,” he said.

So Camplin made a commitment to lift weights and run at least three days a week; he believes the workout schedule has helped.

Camplin has been perfecting his game ever since his dad, FREDERICK CAMPLIN, MEA ’69, cut down old golf clubs for him at around age 7. As a Bradley golfer, Camplin remembers helping the team win back-to-back matches during the 1995–96 season. Camplin was twice voted most valuable player.

Camplin is continuing the tradition with his children, 7-year-old Vivian, who has already played some 18-hole rounds, and 3-year-old Daniel, who has just been introduced to the game. His wife Holly and the children will accompany Camplin to Hershey.

Camplin will play in the PGA Professional National Championship, broadcast on the Golf Channel from June 26–29.

—Sarah Hallstein ’12

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softball team goes to bat for fan

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Julie Prill, 32, is the Bradley softball team’s #1 fan. To show their appreciation for her loyalty, the team members staged a clinic for area youth and raised funds for a customized wheelchair for Prill, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age 2. Swapping out their regular uniforms for pink shirts on Komen Race for the Cure day in Peoria, the team presented the new wheelchair and other gifts to the Pekin woman.

Players then treated Prill to her customary trip around the bases.

First-year instructor Dave Kindred knows his subject matter. The almost-50-year veteran of sports reporting has written for The Washington Post, Louisville Courier-Journal, and Sporting News. Closer to home, 15 Bradley seniors enjoyed taking his Sports in Film course last spring. And Kindred enjoyed teaching them.

“We are very lucky to have someone of his considerable experience teaching our students. Dave is a superb and gifted writer, and so he will certainly challenge student writing skills,” said Dr. Paul Gullifor, chairman of the Department of Communication. online “Dave also provides a historical context Visit bradley.edu/ that is much needed in our curriculum. hilltopics/go/ Names like Secretariat, Bobby Knight, kindred for more information. and even Muhammed Ali don’t resonate with this generation of students, but that historical perspective can only inform their writing.”

Kindred also delivered the Robison Lecture at Bradley on March 30. His topic: A Sportswriter’s Life: Heroes, Fools, and other Dreamers.

In 1997 Kindred was named National Sportswriter of the Year. He also has received the Red Smith Award for sports journalism, the Curt Gowdy Award for contributions to basketball, and the PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism. The central Illinois native has written nine books.

—Gayle Erwin McDowell ’77

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4.0 golfer receives Orsborn Award Golfer COBY THOMPSON ’11 received the Charles Orsborn Award in May, recognizing his ability to combine athletic and academic success with community service. Formerly known as the Watonga Award, the honor was renamed in 2009 to recognize BU coach CHARLES “OZZIE” ORSBORN ’39 MS ’51. It is the University’s highest honor for a student-athlete.

Thompson was also a unanimous choice for the Missouri Valley’s scholar-athlete team. The East Galesburg native placed sixth at the State Farm MVC championship, and was Bradley’s leader in stroke average in 2010 and 2011. A chemistry major, Thompson earned a 4.0 cumulative grade point average. He plans to attend medical school.

Also on May 3, former Bradley baseball player Dr. LINDSEY ROLSTON ’85 was presented with the Orville Nothdurft Lifetime Achievement Award.

Basketball player DODIE DUNSON ’11 shared the Megan Fong Inspiration Award with baseball coach Elvis Dominguez. Dunson also received the Coach Joe Stowell Award, which goes to male and female studentathletes for dedication to their teams and honors Joe Stowell ’50 MA ’56. Softball player KATE SINGLER ’11 also received the Stowell award.

mvc golfer of the year KELLY AMUNDRUD ’12 was named the

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MARY GOLDKAMP ’11 advanced to the NCAA Regional meet in Eugene, Oregon, in the 1500 meters with her regular season time of 4:23.29. For automatic qualification to the postseason meet, a 4:29.20 split was required. Goldkamp ran a 4:23.18, a new school record, in the preliminary round and placed fourth in her heat to advance to the final 1500 race two days later on May 28.

She placed 21st overall in the regional meet, improving from a 41st place finish last year. In addition to holding the outdoor 1500 record, Goldkamp also broke Bradley’s outdoor 800 time at the MVC meet on May 15 with a time of 2:09.11. The previous record was held by KATIE NOWAK ’10.

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2010–11 Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Year. Amundrud, an accounting major from Calgary, Alberta, was also named MVC Player of the Week four times during the season and five times in her career.

Amundrud now holds two Braves season records with 27 rounds with scores in the 70s, and seven top-10 finishes. She has a 75.79 stroke average, ranking second in the Valley.

She was joined by teammate BREANNE NEUFELD ’11 on the all-conference team. Neufeld is second in school history with 71 career rounds in the 70s.

“Kelly is a phenomenal ambassador for BU,” said women’s golf coach Mary Moan. “She’s academically motivated, positive, and enthusiastic about life.

She’s a true pleasure to coach.”

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TODD CAMPLIN ’96 is busy working as the head golf professional at Pinehurst Country Club #7 golf course in Pinehurst, North Carolina, and raising a family. Then consider all the time it takes to travel to, and compete in, professional golf tournaments. Add more time for practicing the perfect shot and other general workouts, and it doesn’t take long to realize that Camplin’s days start early.

Camplin participates in a mixture of about 10 pro-am tournaments and section majors a year. Last September, Camplin won his first Carolinas PGA Professional Championship, which took place at the Grandfather Golf and Country Club in Linville, North Carolina. Winning the tournament gave Camplin a coveted pass to the 2011 PGA Professional National Championship that takes place in June in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Last year Camplin qualified for the event but missed the final cut.

He is entering this tournament with a new set of goals.

“This year I’m shooting for a top 25 finish out of 300-some people. Top 25 would earn me an exemption into the PGA Championship, which would be a really cool deal.” Camplin also played in the Wells Fargo Championship in May because of the Carolinas victory.

The Peoria native credits part of his recent success to a decision he made on the way home last year after missing

the cut at the national tournament. It was a long drive from Indiana, and Camplin reviewed his performance in his mind. “I came to the realization that I needed to be in better shape, because I’d gotten tired physically, which made me tired mentally, and then I didn’t perform as well,” he said.

So Camplin made a commitment to lift weights and run at least three days a week; he believes the workout schedule has helped.

Camplin has been perfecting his game ever since his dad, FREDERICK CAMPLIN, MEA ’69, cut down old golf clubs for him at around age 7. As a Bradley golfer, Camplin remembers helping the team win back-to-back matches during the 1995–96 season. Camplin was twice voted most valuable player.

Camplin is continuing the tradition with his children, 7-year-old Vivian, who has already played some 18-hole rounds, and 3-year-old Daniel, who has just been introduced to the game. His wife Holly and the children will accompany Camplin to Hershey.

Camplin will play in the PGA Professional National Championship, broadcast on the Golf Channel from June 26–29.

—Sarah Hallstein ’12

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bob hunt

softball team goes to bat for fan

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Julie Prill, 32, is the Bradley softball team’s #1 fan. To show their appreciation for her loyalty, the team members staged a clinic for area youth and raised funds for a customized wheelchair for Prill, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age 2. Swapping out their regular uniforms for pink shirts on Komen Race for the Cure day in Peoria, the team presented the new wheelchair and other gifts to the Pekin woman.

Players then treated Prill to her customary trip around the bases.

First-year instructor Dave Kindred knows his subject matter. The almost-50-year veteran of sports reporting has written for The Washington Post, Louisville Courier-Journal, and Sporting News. Closer to home, 15 Bradley seniors enjoyed taking his Sports in Film course last spring. And Kindred enjoyed teaching them.

“We are very lucky to have someone of his considerable experience teaching our students. Dave is a superb and gifted writer, and so he will certainly challenge student writing skills,” said Dr. Paul Gullifor, chairman of the Department of Communication. online “Dave also provides a historical context Visit bradley.edu/ that is much needed in our curriculum. hilltopics/go/ Names like Secretariat, Bobby Knight, kindred for more information. and even Muhammed Ali don’t resonate with this generation of students, but that historical perspective can only inform their writing.”

Kindred also delivered the Robison Lecture at Bradley on March 30. His topic: A Sportswriter’s Life: Heroes, Fools, and other Dreamers.

In 1997 Kindred was named National Sportswriter of the Year. He also has received the Red Smith Award for sports journalism, the Curt Gowdy Award for contributions to basketball, and the PGA Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism. The central Illinois native has written nine books.

—Gayle Erwin McDowell ’77

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4.0 golfer receives Orsborn Award Golfer COBY THOMPSON ’11 received the Charles Orsborn Award in May, recognizing his ability to combine athletic and academic success with community service. Formerly known as the Watonga Award, the honor was renamed in 2009 to recognize BU coach CHARLES “OZZIE” ORSBORN ’39 MS ’51. It is the University’s highest honor for a student-athlete.

Thompson was also a unanimous choice for the Missouri Valley’s scholar-athlete team. The East Galesburg native placed sixth at the State Farm MVC championship, and was Bradley’s leader in stroke average in 2010 and 2011. A chemistry major, Thompson earned a 4.0 cumulative grade point average. He plans to attend medical school.

Also on May 3, former Bradley baseball player Dr. LINDSEY ROLSTON ’85 was presented with the Orville Nothdurft Lifetime Achievement Award.

Basketball player DODIE DUNSON ’11 shared the Megan Fong Inspiration Award with baseball coach Elvis Dominguez. Dunson also received the Coach Joe Stowell Award, which goes to male and female studentathletes for dedication to their teams and honors Joe Stowell ’50 MA ’56. Softball player KATE SINGLER ’11 also received the Stowell award.

mvc golfer of the year KELLY AMUNDRUD ’12 was named the

bob hunt

MARY GOLDKAMP ’11 advanced to the NCAA Regional meet in Eugene, Oregon, in the 1500 meters with her regular season time of 4:23.29. For automatic qualification to the postseason meet, a 4:29.20 split was required. Goldkamp ran a 4:23.18, a new school record, in the preliminary round and placed fourth in her heat to advance to the final 1500 race two days later on May 28.

She placed 21st overall in the regional meet, improving from a 41st place finish last year. In addition to holding the outdoor 1500 record, Goldkamp also broke Bradley’s outdoor 800 time at the MVC meet on May 15 with a time of 2:09.11. The previous record was held by KATIE NOWAK ’10.

camplin aims for pga championship

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BU record broken at NCAA Regional

legendary sportswriter joins faculty

Carolinas PGA Section

bob hunt

SportScene

2010–11 Missouri Valley Conference Golfer of the Year. Amundrud, an accounting major from Calgary, Alberta, was also named MVC Player of the Week four times during the season and five times in her career.

Amundrud now holds two Braves season records with 27 rounds with scores in the 70s, and seven top-10 finishes. She has a 75.79 stroke average, ranking second in the Valley.

She was joined by teammate BREANNE NEUFELD ’11 on the all-conference team. Neufeld is second in school history with 71 career rounds in the 70s.

“Kelly is a phenomenal ambassador for BU,” said women’s golf coach Mary Moan. “She’s academically motivated, positive, and enthusiastic about life.

She’s a true pleasure to coach.”

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He sits high atop the new Hayden-Clark Alumni Center, keeping watch over the ever-changing west side of campus. At more than 2,000 pounds, his size alone is menacing, but his serpent’s tongue and sharp talons complete his persona.

uardians by erin wood miller ’09 photography by duane zehr

It’s difficult to pinpoint exactly what he is, or if this unusual winged feline creature is really a “he” at all. What is certain is this limestone gargoyle, along with his three “brothers,” has captured the collective attention of campus.

“We are very excited about these,” said Gary Anna, Bradley’s vice president for business affairs, who led the effort to incorporate four hand-carved gargoyles into the design of the new Hayden-Clark Alumni Center.

Two of the new gargoyles resemble the originals on Bradley Hall. The other two have unique designs. “To honor and respect the existing Bradley Hall gargoyles, the decision was made to place two similar figures on the northeast and southeast corners of the Alumni Center tower,” Anna said.

“To honor the new view to the west and still respect the history of campus, two new figures were determined — different, yet somewhat matching in their size and appearance.”

In selecting the two new designs, Bradley administrators evaluated existing gargoyles and selected complementary poses — one the whimsical, symmetrical feline creature perched on all fours, and the other a mix of human, canine, and bat-like features sitting in the position of Rodin’s The Thinker to honor Bradley’s focus on academics (shown on the cover). continued on page 16

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CAMPUS

He sits high atop the new Hayden-Clark Alumni Center, keeping watch over the ever-changing west side of campus. At more than 2,000 pounds, his size alone is menacing, but his serpent’s tongue and sharp talons complete his persona.

uardians by erin wood miller ’09 photography by duane zehr

It’s difficult to pinpoint exactly what he is, or if this unusual winged feline creature is really a “he” at all. What is certain is this limestone gargoyle, along with his three “brothers,” has captured the collective attention of campus.

“We are very excited about these,” said Gary Anna, Bradley’s vice president for business affairs, who led the effort to incorporate four hand-carved gargoyles into the design of the new Hayden-Clark Alumni Center.

Two of the new gargoyles resemble the originals on Bradley Hall. The other two have unique designs. “To honor and respect the existing Bradley Hall gargoyles, the decision was made to place two similar figures on the northeast and southeast corners of the Alumni Center tower,” Anna said.

“To honor the new view to the west and still respect the history of campus, two new figures were determined — different, yet somewhat matching in their size and appearance.”

In selecting the two new designs, Bradley administrators evaluated existing gargoyles and selected complementary poses — one the whimsical, symmetrical feline creature perched on all fours, and the other a mix of human, canine, and bat-like features sitting in the position of Rodin’s The Thinker to honor Bradley’s focus on academics (shown on the cover). continued on page 16

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Carving the creatures

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The art of carving

Each of the four gargoyles was carved from a 5-foot-by-3-foot slab of limestone extracted from Independent Limestone Co. in Bloomington, Indiana. Just down the road from the quarry, two carvers at 3D Stone Inc. spent about 400 hours over the course of two months shaping each intricate design.

Carver Teddy Sowders, 34, was responsible for executing the two new designs, using only an air chisel and a hand saw.

Using drawings and models, Sowders carved the creatures completely freehand.

“I usually sketch everything out and try to get a decent layout,” he said, describing the process. “It’s intense. You have to lay out every angle and every detail so it all comes together perfectly and works from every perspective. It takes much planning from pictures, sketches, and models.”

Prior to carving two of the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center gargoyles, Sowders had been assigned only two other gargoyle projects in his 13-year career.

“In our business, we do a lot of panel work, doorways, and fireplaces. We don’t do a lot of three-dimensional sculpture.

That was the cool thing about this particular project. Gargoyles are a dying art. You just don’t see pieces like this anymore.”

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As construction of the Alumni Center progressed, the four gargoyles were delivered to campus on March 28. They sat at the foot of the building for three days, admired by students, faculty, and staff (and were snapped by more than a few cell phone cameras) before being hoisted into position on March 31.

Local construction company J.J. Braker and Sons Inc. was responsible for setting the gargoyles in

place. Installation began at 7:30 a.m. and took four men and a crane operator until 3:30 p.m. to complete the intricate project. Maneuvering the gargoyles in place took about two hours each.

A crane hoisted each gargoyle onto its respective corner of the tower, where they were lowered onto steel rods that hold them in place. Mortar blends the limestone of the gargoyles and the limestone of the building, while further securing them.

Before the installation, TIM BRAKER ’90, co-owner of J.J. Braker and Sons, admitted he was nervous.

“This will be the first time our company has installed gargoyles,” he said. “We have been in business since 1965, and we’ve never come across them. … It will be a great challenge to install them. We are looking forward to creating a part of Bradley’s history.”

Paying homage to the past When Lydia Moss Bradley founded the University in 1897, she consulted with William Rainey Harper, the first president of the University of Chicago.

He persuaded her to employ Henry Ives Cobb, one of the architects who designed the University of Chicago’s first buildings, to also draft Bradley’s first two structures.

Cobb designed Bradley Hall and Horology Hall (Westlake Hall) in a style popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries known as collegiate gothic, a subcategory of gothic revival also found at universities such as Princeton, Yale, and Duke.

Gargoyles were a popular feature of this architectural style, as were intricate arches — another

design element found on the new Hayden-Clark Alumni Center.

Cobb included four gargoyles in the original design of Bradley Hall — one on each corner of the building’s tower. Two were damaged in the fire of 1963 and removed, but the others still sit atop the front of the building, keeping watch over the east side of campus.

Why the original gargoyles were incorporated into Bradley Hall’s design is unknown, but Chuck Frey, Bradley’s librarian in Special Collections, believes they were simply a signature of Cobb’s style, executed in most of his buildings’ plans.

Westlake Hall, though it is the same style of building, has not been home to any gargoyles, likely because Peoria architects John Shank and Frank Wetherell were the lead designers for the building in 1897, and Cobb served more as a consultant for that project, according to Frey.

“Although we know nothing specific about why gargoyles were included with the plans for Bradley Hall, it is safe to assume that Cobb was subtly reinforcing the connection that then existed between the University of Chicago and our institution.”

Gargoyles, which date as far back as the 13th century, were originally intended as waterspouts and drains to keep rainwater from damaging the mortar foundations of buildings.

The word gargoyle comes from the French word gargouille, meaning “throat” and also describing the “gurgling” sound made by water as it ran through the figure.*

Since the introduction of the lead drainpipe in the 16th century, gargoyles have primarily served as decorative pieces. “While the functional purpose of gargoyles is to manage water away from the mortar of a stone building, they also have ornamental purposes and have been suggested also as a means to ward off evil spirits,” Anna said.

“The new gargoyles are complementary to the original limestone facade of Bradley Hall … and a reflection of honor and respect for the founding of the University and the alumni who have passed through BU.”

A place to call home The Hayden-Clark Alumni Center, one of several building projects in the Campaign for a Bradley Renaissance launched in April 2008, is located on the west side of Bradley Hall and eventually will overlook a new Alumni Quad. Ground was broken for the project in October 2009, and it will be completed this summer.

The building will open to the public this fall, with the dedication ceremony scheduled for October 15 during Homecoming. The 34,700square-foot facility includes a ballroom on the third floor that seats more than 200 guests, an alumni library, conference rooms, Alumni Relations offices, and a Hall of Pride.

It is named for JERRY HAYDEN ’59 and his wife MARILYN KELLER HAYDEN ’61 and BOB CLARK ’67 and his wife, Kathleen, who donated a total of $5 million.

From left, Eric Warner, Ross Kemp, Josh Bishop, and Tim Braker ’90 from J.J. Braker & Sons Inc. maneuver one of four gargoyles into place atop the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center. * Note: While commonly

referred to as gargoyles, the stone figures atop Bradley Hall and other buildings designed in the collegiate gothic architectural style are actually grotesques because they are ornamental and do not serve a functional purpose. While it is technically a misnomer, gargoyle is used throughout the story.

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Each of the four gargoyles was carved from a 5-foot-by-3-foot slab of limestone extracted from Independent Limestone Co. in Bloomington, Indiana. Just down the road from the quarry, two carvers at 3D Stone Inc. spent about 400 hours over the course of two months shaping each intricate design.

Carver Teddy Sowders, 34, was responsible for executing the two new designs, using only an air chisel and a hand saw.

Using drawings and models, Sowders carved the creatures completely freehand.

“I usually sketch everything out and try to get a decent layout,” he said, describing the process. “It’s intense. You have to lay out every angle and every detail so it all comes together perfectly and works from every perspective. It takes much planning from pictures, sketches, and models.”

Prior to carving two of the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center gargoyles, Sowders had been assigned only two other gargoyle projects in his 13-year career.

“In our business, we do a lot of panel work, doorways, and fireplaces. We don’t do a lot of three-dimensional sculpture.

That was the cool thing about this particular project. Gargoyles are a dying art. You just don’t see pieces like this anymore.”

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As construction of the Alumni Center progressed, the four gargoyles were delivered to campus on March 28. They sat at the foot of the building for three days, admired by students, faculty, and staff (and were snapped by more than a few cell phone cameras) before being hoisted into position on March 31.

Local construction company J.J. Braker and Sons Inc. was responsible for setting the gargoyles in

place. Installation began at 7:30 a.m. and took four men and a crane operator until 3:30 p.m. to complete the intricate project. Maneuvering the gargoyles in place took about two hours each.

A crane hoisted each gargoyle onto its respective corner of the tower, where they were lowered onto steel rods that hold them in place. Mortar blends the limestone of the gargoyles and the limestone of the building, while further securing them.

Before the installation, TIM BRAKER ’90, co-owner of J.J. Braker and Sons, admitted he was nervous.

“This will be the first time our company has installed gargoyles,” he said. “We have been in business since 1965, and we’ve never come across them. … It will be a great challenge to install them. We are looking forward to creating a part of Bradley’s history.”

Paying homage to the past When Lydia Moss Bradley founded the University in 1897, she consulted with William Rainey Harper, the first president of the University of Chicago.

He persuaded her to employ Henry Ives Cobb, one of the architects who designed the University of Chicago’s first buildings, to also draft Bradley’s first two structures.

Cobb designed Bradley Hall and Horology Hall (Westlake Hall) in a style popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries known as collegiate gothic, a subcategory of gothic revival also found at universities such as Princeton, Yale, and Duke.

Gargoyles were a popular feature of this architectural style, as were intricate arches — another

design element found on the new Hayden-Clark Alumni Center.

Cobb included four gargoyles in the original design of Bradley Hall — one on each corner of the building’s tower. Two were damaged in the fire of 1963 and removed, but the others still sit atop the front of the building, keeping watch over the east side of campus.

Why the original gargoyles were incorporated into Bradley Hall’s design is unknown, but Chuck Frey, Bradley’s librarian in Special Collections, believes they were simply a signature of Cobb’s style, executed in most of his buildings’ plans.

Westlake Hall, though it is the same style of building, has not been home to any gargoyles, likely because Peoria architects John Shank and Frank Wetherell were the lead designers for the building in 1897, and Cobb served more as a consultant for that project, according to Frey.

“Although we know nothing specific about why gargoyles were included with the plans for Bradley Hall, it is safe to assume that Cobb was subtly reinforcing the connection that then existed between the University of Chicago and our institution.”

Gargoyles, which date as far back as the 13th century, were originally intended as waterspouts and drains to keep rainwater from damaging the mortar foundations of buildings.

The word gargoyle comes from the French word gargouille, meaning “throat” and also describing the “gurgling” sound made by water as it ran through the figure.*

Since the introduction of the lead drainpipe in the 16th century, gargoyles have primarily served as decorative pieces. “While the functional purpose of gargoyles is to manage water away from the mortar of a stone building, they also have ornamental purposes and have been suggested also as a means to ward off evil spirits,” Anna said.

“The new gargoyles are complementary to the original limestone facade of Bradley Hall … and a reflection of honor and respect for the founding of the University and the alumni who have passed through BU.”

A place to call home The Hayden-Clark Alumni Center, one of several building projects in the Campaign for a Bradley Renaissance launched in April 2008, is located on the west side of Bradley Hall and eventually will overlook a new Alumni Quad. Ground was broken for the project in October 2009, and it will be completed this summer.

The building will open to the public this fall, with the dedication ceremony scheduled for October 15 during Homecoming. The 34,700square-foot facility includes a ballroom on the third floor that seats more than 200 guests, an alumni library, conference rooms, Alumni Relations offices, and a Hall of Pride.

It is named for JERRY HAYDEN ’59 and his wife MARILYN KELLER HAYDEN ’61 and BOB CLARK ’67 and his wife, Kathleen, who donated a total of $5 million.

From left, Eric Warner, Ross Kemp, Josh Bishop, and Tim Braker ’90 from J.J. Braker & Sons Inc. maneuver one of four gargoyles into place atop the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center. * Note: While commonly

referred to as gargoyles, the stone figures atop Bradley Hall and other buildings designed in the collegiate gothic architectural style are actually grotesques because they are ornamental and do not serve a functional purpose. While it is technically a misnomer, gargoyle is used throughout the story.

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undreds of members of the Bradley family were part of an ancient tradition as the University prepared for a topping out ceremony for Westlake Hall. The last steel beam of the expansion project was painted white and set out behind the Library for people to sign.

The beam was hoisted into place on May 2, as a Bradley flag was unfurled from it.

“It gave students a chance to personalize one of the buildings on campus,” said JAMIE TATE ’12, a health science major.

Although stemming originally from ancient European tradition, topping out ceremonies in the United States became part of American culture in barn raisings and house warmings. Today, it is a celebration of reaching a milestone in a construction project.

President Joanne Glasser commended project manager CODY GERDES ’06 and other members of the construction team for the work they have done on the Westlake renovation.

The project is slated for completion in spring 2012.

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5 3 The signed beam is hoisted into place, marking the completion of the steel frame of Westlake Hall.

President Glasser gives the signal for workers to attach the beam to the crane. 3 Hundreds of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors signed the painted beam, including KYLE WILLIAMS ’13.

4 Dr. Joan Sattler addresses the crowd at the Westlake topping out ceremony. 5 The structural steel frame installation is complete on the addition, making Westlake’s new shape evident.

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“We look forward with great anticipation to the completion of the new Westlake,” said Glasser. “It will be an academic jewel and, for us, the most significant connection of Bradley’s past to Bradley’s future.”

Westlake is designed to have the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certified designation from the U.S. Green Building Council. The recognition signifies the environmental friendliness of the construction process and the building.

“I am very pleased that President Glasser had the vision to renovate this building to meet LEED Gold standards,” said Dr. Joan Sattler, dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences (EHS). “This emphasis on energy conservation and sustainability should serve Westlake Hall for another 100 years.”

Erected in 1897, Westlake Hall is Bradley’s secondoldest structure. The expansion will transform the 14,000-square-foot building into an 85,600-square-foot, state-of-the-art learning facility for EHS students. In addition to classrooms, offices, work areas, and science labs, the building will house the Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service; the Center for Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM); and the Center for Collaborative Brain Research.

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undreds of members of the Bradley family were part of an ancient tradition as the University prepared for a topping out ceremony for Westlake Hall. The last steel beam of the expansion project was painted white and set out behind the Library for people to sign.

The beam was hoisted into place on May 2, as a Bradley flag was unfurled from it.

“It gave students a chance to personalize one of the buildings on campus,” said JAMIE TATE ’12, a health science major.

Although stemming originally from ancient European tradition, topping out ceremonies in the United States became part of American culture in barn raisings and house warmings. Today, it is a celebration of reaching a milestone in a construction project.

President Joanne Glasser commended project manager CODY GERDES ’06 and other members of the construction team for the work they have done on the Westlake renovation.

The project is slated for completion in spring 2012.

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5 3 The signed beam is hoisted into place, marking the completion of the steel frame of Westlake Hall.

President Glasser gives the signal for workers to attach the beam to the crane. 3 Hundreds of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors signed the painted beam, including KYLE WILLIAMS ’13.

4 Dr. Joan Sattler addresses the crowd at the Westlake topping out ceremony. 5 The structural steel frame installation is complete on the addition, making Westlake’s new shape evident.

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“We look forward with great anticipation to the completion of the new Westlake,” said Glasser. “It will be an academic jewel and, for us, the most significant connection of Bradley’s past to Bradley’s future.”

Westlake is designed to have the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certified designation from the U.S. Green Building Council. The recognition signifies the environmental friendliness of the construction process and the building.

“I am very pleased that President Glasser had the vision to renovate this building to meet LEED Gold standards,” said Dr. Joan Sattler, dean of the College of Education and Health Sciences (EHS). “This emphasis on energy conservation and sustainability should serve Westlake Hall for another 100 years.”

Erected in 1897, Westlake Hall is Bradley’s secondoldest structure. The expansion will transform the 14,000-square-foot building into an 85,600-square-foot, state-of-the-art learning facility for EHS students. In addition to classrooms, offices, work areas, and science labs, the building will house the Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service; the Center for Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM); and the Center for Collaborative Brain Research.

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RAZING HAUSSLER

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ince Bradley’s expansion plan was unveiled in 2006, the Hilltop has been modernized and beautified with four eye-popping new buildings. In May 2011 it was time for one to come down. Haussler Hall, constructed in 1974–75, was demolished to make room for Bradley’s new west Alumni Quad.

Especially for student-athletes and physical education majors, the 80,000-square-foot rec complex holds a host of memories. “Haussler Hall was a second home for me,” says DAVE KINLEY ’81, a member of Bradley’s track and cross country teams who now teaches P.E. in Normal. “I just have the fondest memories of seeing the same people and instructors every day.”

The sparkling new $3.3 million Haussler complex was a major Bradley selling point for physical education major LAURA WILSON KOLB ’80.

“I was there every day for four years,” she recalls.

Kolb lifeguarded at the pool and checked IDs at the front desk. “It was all very cool and state of the art, but society has changed in fitness so much.

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machines,” remarks Kolb, a longtime P.E. teacher in Mossville.

Compared to the 1909 facility it replaced (Hewitt Hall), Haussler was regarded as ultra modern, but its design wasn’t ideal. “The indoor track was around three basketball courts,” Kinley recalls, “and we were always running into each other.”

When Haussler opened, Bradley students were still required to take physical education for credit, a requirement that ended in 1986. “It was busier than all get-out there with P.E. majors and nonmajors,” says Mildred Caldwell, head of the physical education department until her 1983 retirement. Haussler accommodated a full schedule of classes, as well as intramurals. Offices for coaches and instructors were also in Haussler, but have been relocated to the new Renaissance Coliseum and basketball practice facility.

In 1985 Haussler underwent a minor facelift with a rubber floor in the main gym and new hardwood floors for the racquetball courts that saw heavy use. By 1999, the Student Senate was surveying students about a lack of cardio

3 machines. Eighty percent said they wanted updated equipment and more of it. Now, the nearly 3-year-old Markin Family Student Recreation Center has twice the number of machines that Haussler accommodated. It has something else that Haussler didn’t: air conditioning.

Haussler Hall’s namesake was Dr. Arthur Glenn (A.G.) “Frenchie” Haussler, Bradley’s executive vice president and secretary who served as acting president in 1952–54 and again in 1960–61.

Although fundraising wasn’t his primary duty, he developed Bradley’s deferred giving program and raised more than $500,000 each year. In his honor, the section of Glenwood Avenue that runs between Jobst Hall and the new coliseum has been named Haussler Lane.

Originally a high school P.E. teacher and coach, Haussler served on the board of the U.S. Olympic Committee for more than a decade. He died in September 1974, and his wife Helen died one year later, shortly before Haussler Hall was completed.

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1 When Haussler Hall was razed in May, materials such as concrete, steel, copper, metal siding, and light fixtures were recycled. 2 The architect’s rendering shows the 80,000-square-foot Haussler recreation complex. Morgan Hall is at the far left. An 11-week trade union strike in 1974 delayed Haussler’s much-anticipated opening until early 1976.

3 Bradley president Dr. MARTIN ABEGG ’47 HON ’93 speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony as Dr. A.G. “Frenchie” Haussler, Bradley’s executive vice president and secretary, prepares to turn the first sod.

4 The weight room at Haussler was one of its most popular features.

5 A “garage sale” in March allowed for a last look at Haussler and a chance to pick up mementos. 6 Students could take swimming for credit until the physical education department was discontinued in the mid ’80s.

Photos 2, 3 courtesy Special Collections Center, Bradley University Library.

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ince Bradley’s expansion plan was unveiled in 2006, the Hilltop has been modernized and beautified with four eye-popping new buildings. In May 2011 it was time for one to come down. Haussler Hall, constructed in 1974–75, was demolished to make room for Bradley’s new west Alumni Quad.

Especially for student-athletes and physical education majors, the 80,000-square-foot rec complex holds a host of memories. “Haussler Hall was a second home for me,” says DAVE KINLEY ’81, a member of Bradley’s track and cross country teams who now teaches P.E. in Normal. “I just have the fondest memories of seeing the same people and instructors every day.”

The sparkling new $3.3 million Haussler complex was a major Bradley selling point for physical education major LAURA WILSON KOLB ’80.

“I was there every day for four years,” she recalls.

Kolb lifeguarded at the pool and checked IDs at the front desk. “It was all very cool and state of the art, but society has changed in fitness so much.

Haussler wasn’t large enough for all the cardio

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machines,” remarks Kolb, a longtime P.E. teacher in Mossville.

Compared to the 1909 facility it replaced (Hewitt Hall), Haussler was regarded as ultra modern, but its design wasn’t ideal. “The indoor track was around three basketball courts,” Kinley recalls, “and we were always running into each other.”

When Haussler opened, Bradley students were still required to take physical education for credit, a requirement that ended in 1986. “It was busier than all get-out there with P.E. majors and nonmajors,” says Mildred Caldwell, head of the physical education department until her 1983 retirement. Haussler accommodated a full schedule of classes, as well as intramurals. Offices for coaches and instructors were also in Haussler, but have been relocated to the new Renaissance Coliseum and basketball practice facility.

In 1985 Haussler underwent a minor facelift with a rubber floor in the main gym and new hardwood floors for the racquetball courts that saw heavy use. By 1999, the Student Senate was surveying students about a lack of cardio

3 machines. Eighty percent said they wanted updated equipment and more of it. Now, the nearly 3-year-old Markin Family Student Recreation Center has twice the number of machines that Haussler accommodated. It has something else that Haussler didn’t: air conditioning.

Haussler Hall’s namesake was Dr. Arthur Glenn (A.G.) “Frenchie” Haussler, Bradley’s executive vice president and secretary who served as acting president in 1952–54 and again in 1960–61.

Although fundraising wasn’t his primary duty, he developed Bradley’s deferred giving program and raised more than $500,000 each year. In his honor, the section of Glenwood Avenue that runs between Jobst Hall and the new coliseum has been named Haussler Lane.

Originally a high school P.E. teacher and coach, Haussler served on the board of the U.S. Olympic Committee for more than a decade. He died in September 1974, and his wife Helen died one year later, shortly before Haussler Hall was completed.

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1 When Haussler Hall was razed in May, materials such as concrete, steel, copper, metal siding, and light fixtures were recycled. 2 The architect’s rendering shows the 80,000-square-foot Haussler recreation complex. Morgan Hall is at the far left. An 11-week trade union strike in 1974 delayed Haussler’s much-anticipated opening until early 1976.

3 Bradley president Dr. MARTIN ABEGG ’47 HON ’93 speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony as Dr. A.G. “Frenchie” Haussler, Bradley’s executive vice president and secretary, prepares to turn the first sod.

4 The weight room at Haussler was one of its most popular features.

5 A “garage sale” in March allowed for a last look at Haussler and a chance to pick up mementos. 6 Students could take swimming for credit until the physical education department was discontinued in the mid ’80s.

Photos 2, 3 courtesy Special Collections Center, Bradley University Library.

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Armed with her camera and a master’s degree in writing, Lebanon native MIRA BAZ, MA ’99 spent eight years

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Yemeni women are rarely seen praying, but these young women, who wear a special cover during prayer, allowed writer MIRA BAZ, MA ’99 to capture their sacred ritual. “Yemeni women rarely agree to be photographed, so I cherish every photo I am able to take of them,” Baz said.

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Yemeni women are rarely seen praying, but these young women, who wear a special cover during prayer, allowed writer MIRA BAZ, MA ’99 to capture their sacred ritual. “Yemeni women rarely agree to be photographed, so I cherish every photo I am able to take of them,” Baz said.

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there in 2001. She’d heard about it on the news and read an article in National Geographic, but the recurring question she has always had to answer is, “Why?”

Why live in this country of more than 23 million people in southern Arabia that struggles with poverty, women’s rights, and political discord — this country where men carry AK-47s and terrorists have found a safe haven?

“It’s a question that I always have to answer and that I never have a good short answer for,” Baz said.

“It’s mysterious,” she posted on her blog, The Bohemian and the Bulbul: Journeys in the Middle East, last July. “Yemen is sometimes misunderstood. Its troubles often overshadow its beauty, its architecture, its history, and its people’s hospitality and friendliness. … Yemen doesn’t give up its secrets easily, but the journey’s worth it.”

Embracing Yemen Being a woman and speaking Lebanese Arabic as her native language allowed Baz to tell the untold stories of Yemen — stories about the fight for women’s equality, the reality of human trafficking and child marriage, and the personal struggles of American-Yemenis caught between their Yemeni identity and their sense of belonging to the United States.

Baz’s stories have been published in GlobalPost. com, The Daily Star in Lebanon, and the Yemeni monthly magazine Yemen Today. She also taught English as a foreign language and spent much of her free time photographing the daily lives of Yemenis.

“I found that I couldn’t tell Yemen’s story with words alone. I had to take photos to share my fascination with it. Yemen adopted me for most of the last decade and was generous to me in so many ways. It was very challenging, but just as equally rewarding,” Baz said. “I will always carry with me the ruggedness of its landscape and the goodness of its people, who give so much even when they have so little to give.”

In early 2011 as political unrest grew, Baz began to question her safety in the country she had grown to love. Turn on CNN or open the New York Times, and photos of fires in Yemen’s streets and headlines reporting protester deaths are hard to miss.

Angered by widespread corruption and poverty and inspired by revolutions in Tunisia

and Egypt, Yemenis throughout the country have taken to the streets to oust President Ali Abdullah Saleh after more than 30 years in office. He was injured in an attack on his compound on June 3 and flown to Saudi Arabia for medical care.

Baz reluctantly left Yemen for home in Beirut, Lebanon, in March, then left for Bangkok where she is working on publishing a book of photos detailing her time in Yemen. “It was a sentimental departure from the country that was my home for nearly a decade,” she said. “But it keeps pulling me back, so I’m sure I’ll visit again. I’ll always carry with me fond memories of the generosity of Yemen and Yemenis wherever I go, and hope the country overcomes the rocky road ahead.”

Bradley beginnings Baz, who earned her undergraduate degree at the American University of Beirut, said her decision to attend graduate school in the United States was a difficult one because of the uncertainties of facing a new culture and because of her parents’ hesitation. “They feared what society might think of a woman living on her own. After all, during their continued on page 26 Below: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Old City of Sanaa is believed

to have been founded by Shem, Noah’s son. Many of its tower houses were built 200 to 300 years ago and were designed to maintain a constant internal temperature, though the weather fluctuates significantly.

Sanaa, once a walled city that is now home to about 2.2 million people, was Baz’s favorite place in Yemen. Right: Mira Baz in Yemen.

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MIRA BAZ, MA ’99 knew little about Yemen when she moved

A decorated truck with patriotic music playing on its speakers paraded through Sanaa, Yemen, to commemorate the unity of North Yemen and South Yemen in 1990. When this photo was taken in May 2010, tensions were rising as Yemenis in the North supported the country’s unity, but many in the South wanted more rights and political representation.

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there in 2001. She’d heard about it on the news and read an article in National Geographic, but the recurring question she has always had to answer is, “Why?”

Why live in this country of more than 23 million people in southern Arabia that struggles with poverty, women’s rights, and political discord — this country where men carry AK-47s and terrorists have found a safe haven?

“It’s a question that I always have to answer and that I never have a good short answer for,” Baz said.

“It’s mysterious,” she posted on her blog, The Bohemian and the Bulbul: Journeys in the Middle East, last July. “Yemen is sometimes misunderstood. Its troubles often overshadow its beauty, its architecture, its history, and its people’s hospitality and friendliness. … Yemen doesn’t give up its secrets easily, but the journey’s worth it.”

Embracing Yemen Being a woman and speaking Lebanese Arabic as her native language allowed Baz to tell the untold stories of Yemen — stories about the fight for women’s equality, the reality of human trafficking and child marriage, and the personal struggles of American-Yemenis caught between their Yemeni identity and their sense of belonging to the United States.

Baz’s stories have been published in GlobalPost. com, The Daily Star in Lebanon, and the Yemeni monthly magazine Yemen Today. She also taught English as a foreign language and spent much of her free time photographing the daily lives of Yemenis.

“I found that I couldn’t tell Yemen’s story with words alone. I had to take photos to share my fascination with it. Yemen adopted me for most of the last decade and was generous to me in so many ways. It was very challenging, but just as equally rewarding,” Baz said. “I will always carry with me the ruggedness of its landscape and the goodness of its people, who give so much even when they have so little to give.”

In early 2011 as political unrest grew, Baz began to question her safety in the country she had grown to love. Turn on CNN or open the New York Times, and photos of fires in Yemen’s streets and headlines reporting protester deaths are hard to miss.

Angered by widespread corruption and poverty and inspired by revolutions in Tunisia

and Egypt, Yemenis throughout the country have taken to the streets to oust President Ali Abdullah Saleh after more than 30 years in office. He was injured in an attack on his compound on June 3 and flown to Saudi Arabia for medical care.

Baz reluctantly left Yemen for home in Beirut, Lebanon, in March, then left for Bangkok where she is working on publishing a book of photos detailing her time in Yemen. “It was a sentimental departure from the country that was my home for nearly a decade,” she said. “But it keeps pulling me back, so I’m sure I’ll visit again. I’ll always carry with me fond memories of the generosity of Yemen and Yemenis wherever I go, and hope the country overcomes the rocky road ahead.”

Bradley beginnings Baz, who earned her undergraduate degree at the American University of Beirut, said her decision to attend graduate school in the United States was a difficult one because of the uncertainties of facing a new culture and because of her parents’ hesitation. “They feared what society might think of a woman living on her own. After all, during their continued on page 26 Below: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Old City of Sanaa is believed

to have been founded by Shem, Noah’s son. Many of its tower houses were built 200 to 300 years ago and were designed to maintain a constant internal temperature, though the weather fluctuates significantly.

Sanaa, once a walled city that is now home to about 2.2 million people, was Baz’s favorite place in Yemen. Right: Mira Baz in Yemen.

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MIRA BAZ, MA ’99 knew little about Yemen when she moved

A decorated truck with patriotic music playing on its speakers paraded through Sanaa, Yemen, to commemorate the unity of North Yemen and South Yemen in 1990. When this photo was taken in May 2010, tensions were rising as Yemenis in the North supported the country’s unity, but many in the South wanted more rights and political representation.

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youth, it was unheard of for a woman to live alone, much less to do so in another country.”

Baz took some comfort in reading on the Internet about Peoria’s Lebanese community, but upon arrival, she was surprised by their American ways. “Those I met did not even speak Arabic. I was on my own,” she remembers. “’I can always transfer out if I’m not happy,’ I consoled myself in a brief moment of hesitation.”

But Baz soon found a home on the Hilltop, welcomed by professors and classmates and inspired to thrive at a university founded by Lydia Moss Bradley, whom Baz calls, “a progressive and brave woman who was ahead of her time.”

“I loved the personal relationships one could develop at BU, the sense that it was a place where everybody knows your name,” she said. “Although less urban than Beirut, Peoria had its down-home quality that Arabs in America usually miss.”

Thankful for the guidance of Dr. Jim Ballowe, professor emeritus of English, and Dr. Robert Prescott, chairman of the English department, Baz is reassured that attending Bradley — and later taking her writing skills to Yemen — were the right decisions. “I tell myself maybe these places have actually chosen me because they had lessons to teach me,” she said.

“The soul of a place is always its people, and in Peoria, as in Yemen — as unexpected as this may seem — the people I have met have been most generous in their friendships. … It was truly special to learn in Peoria that we, Arabs or Lebanese or American, can be quite similar on a human level.”

Above: The Socotra Archipelago is known for its landscape, as seen along this scenic road to the fishing town of Qalansiya. Like the Old City of Sanaa, Socotra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that boasts unique flora and fauna and vibrant marine life.

Left: Dragon’s Blood trees, named for their blood-red sap, are unique to the Socotra Archipelago,

located in the Indian Ocean southeast of Yemen. Locally, it is called the Dam al-Akhawain, or blood of the two brothers.

More information blog: mirabaz.com slideshow of Baz’s photos:

bradley.edu/hilltopics/go/baz opposite page

Videos of Yemen’s hip-hop culture:

bradley.edu/hilltopics/go/baz-hiphop

top: Though Yemen has a reputation as a dangerous place, Yemenis are generally laid-back,

good-natured people and hospitable to guests, Baz said. Many Yemeni men chew qat, a mildly narcotic leaf. They also wear traditional daggers, called jambiyas, in holsters on their waists.

Middle: Yemeni women in the villages work in their households and in the fields. Their beautiful and resilient spirit truly comes through. This woman sells chickens in a market in Dhamar. Similar to her, Baz initially wore the black balto that Yemeni women wear — but without covering her hair or face. She soon discovered that Yemenis tolerated her when she dressed as she would in Lebanon or America, as long as it was modest; however, she still drew attention. Depending on the area, her clothes either generated stares or conversations about Lebanese culture, which is much more liberal than Yemeni culture. Regardless, Baz said she felt safe because she was never physically harassed, as could have been the case in some other Arab countries.

Bottom: Yemeni students studying English as a foreign language wear American T-shirts,

as hip-hop grows as a subculture among Sanaa’s urban youth. Young Yemenis are motivated to learn English, not only because they love Hollywood movies and pop music, but also because English opens up more opportunities for them.

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Yemen’s children of the ashes: Youngsters eke out pittance amid rampant poverty: bradley.edu/hilltopics/go/baz-poverty Arabs between jihad, Mohannad and Hayfa: bradley.edu/hilltopics/go/baz-arabs Yemen: Where men marry children: bradley.edu/hilltopics/go/baz-marriage Traveling through time in old Sanaa: bradley.edu/hilltopics/go/baz-sanaa

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youth, it was unheard of for a woman to live alone, much less to do so in another country.”

Baz took some comfort in reading on the Internet about Peoria’s Lebanese community, but upon arrival, she was surprised by their American ways. “Those I met did not even speak Arabic. I was on my own,” she remembers. “’I can always transfer out if I’m not happy,’ I consoled myself in a brief moment of hesitation.”

But Baz soon found a home on the Hilltop, welcomed by professors and classmates and inspired to thrive at a university founded by Lydia Moss Bradley, whom Baz calls, “a progressive and brave woman who was ahead of her time.”

“I loved the personal relationships one could develop at BU, the sense that it was a place where everybody knows your name,” she said. “Although less urban than Beirut, Peoria had its down-home quality that Arabs in America usually miss.”

Thankful for the guidance of Dr. Jim Ballowe, professor emeritus of English, and Dr. Robert Prescott, chairman of the English department, Baz is reassured that attending Bradley — and later taking her writing skills to Yemen — were the right decisions. “I tell myself maybe these places have actually chosen me because they had lessons to teach me,” she said.

“The soul of a place is always its people, and in Peoria, as in Yemen — as unexpected as this may seem — the people I have met have been most generous in their friendships. … It was truly special to learn in Peoria that we, Arabs or Lebanese or American, can be quite similar on a human level.”

Above: The Socotra Archipelago is known for its landscape, as seen along this scenic road to the fishing town of Qalansiya. Like the Old City of Sanaa, Socotra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that boasts unique flora and fauna and vibrant marine life.

Left: Dragon’s Blood trees, named for their blood-red sap, are unique to the Socotra Archipelago,

located in the Indian Ocean southeast of Yemen. Locally, it is called the Dam al-Akhawain, or blood of the two brothers.

More information blog: mirabaz.com slideshow of Baz’s photos:

bradley.edu/hilltopics/go/baz opposite page

Videos of Yemen’s hip-hop culture:

bradley.edu/hilltopics/go/baz-hiphop

top: Though Yemen has a reputation as a dangerous place, Yemenis are generally laid-back,

good-natured people and hospitable to guests, Baz said. Many Yemeni men chew qat, a mildly narcotic leaf. They also wear traditional daggers, called jambiyas, in holsters on their waists.

Middle: Yemeni women in the villages work in their households and in the fields. Their beautiful and resilient spirit truly comes through. This woman sells chickens in a market in Dhamar. Similar to her, Baz initially wore the black balto that Yemeni women wear — but without covering her hair or face. She soon discovered that Yemenis tolerated her when she dressed as she would in Lebanon or America, as long as it was modest; however, she still drew attention. Depending on the area, her clothes either generated stares or conversations about Lebanese culture, which is much more liberal than Yemeni culture. Regardless, Baz said she felt safe because she was never physically harassed, as could have been the case in some other Arab countries.

Bottom: Yemeni students studying English as a foreign language wear American T-shirts,

as hip-hop grows as a subculture among Sanaa’s urban youth. Young Yemenis are motivated to learn English, not only because they love Hollywood movies and pop music, but also because English opens up more opportunities for them.

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Yemen’s children of the ashes: Youngsters eke out pittance amid rampant poverty: bradley.edu/hilltopics/go/baz-poverty Arabs between jihad, Mohannad and Hayfa: bradley.edu/hilltopics/go/baz-arabs Yemen: Where men marry children: bradley.edu/hilltopics/go/baz-marriage Traveling through time in old Sanaa: bradley.edu/hilltopics/go/baz-sanaa

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from glory land to guatemala

JFK was in the Oval Office and Moon River was playing on radios when RUTH SCHLATTER MARTIN ’39 and her husband made their initial $5 gift to Bradley. Naturally, Bradley received other donations in the early ’60s, but what makes Ruth’s case unique is that she never paused her giving. The 93-year-old Peorian has been a consecutive donor longer than any current Bradley donor.

As 50 years passed, the size of the Martins’ gifts grew. Ruth and her late husband JOHN E. MARTIN ’47 MS ’51, both educators, felt indebted to Bradley.

“Bradley did a lot for me. It was a good school. It meant a lot to me,” Ruth explained recently.

John attended a decade after his wife, enrolling under the GI Bill after World War II. Although money was tight in the ’30s, Ruth’s mother had insisted that her two daughters go to college. Living at home helped Ruth economize and continue helping her mother. Ruth pledged Delta Kappa (later Chi Omega) and rooted for the Braves when the “Famous Five” dominated the basketball court. Like other prospective home economics teachers, she lived at the Practice House for a month. “The home ec department was small. Everybody was so friendly and helpful. It was a really great experience.”

She and John met on a blind date when he was visiting from Knoxville, Tennessee. Ruth was teaching home ec to seventh- and eighth-graders at

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RUTH SCHLATTER MARTIN ’39

Greeley, Glen Oak, and Von Steuben schools, but gave up her career when they married. That was the custom for female teachers in 1943.

After earning his Bradley degree, John taught mechanical and architectural drawing at Peoria High School, which Ruth and their son Brian attended. Upon John’s death in 1998, the John E. Martin Scholarship was endowed to annually benefit a Bradley education major. The Ruth K. Martin Scholarship was endowed in 1999, and is awarded to a Bradley junior or senior majoring in family and consumer sciences. The Martins are also members of Bradley’s 1897 Associates, a society for those who include Bradley in their estates.

—Gayle Erwin McDowell ’77

Georgia and has several positions on honored at the Chicago Cubs the Friends of Augusta Library board.

He and his wife Jean have six children game on May 11 for his commitment and live in Augusta. and service to minor league baseball.

He and his family sang Take Me Out to J. REED ’66 exhibited the Ballgame during the seventh-inning ’66 ROBERT his sculptures in the Rock stretch. Pete bought the Peoria Chiefs Island Fine Arts Exhibition and the in 1983, sold the club in 1989, and GALEX 45 art show in Galesburg this led an investor group to purchase the spring. Rob and his wife Lori, also an franchise in 1994. Four of Pete’s five children and his late wife Donna Hurst artist, have two children and live in Galesburg.* Vonachen ’59 have worked for the Peoria Chiefs.

BARRON ’69 is ’69 PATRICK an adjunct lecturer at the JOHN ORDEAN ’52 is active ’52 in volunteer work. He retired University of Iowa. He recently gave a speech, Why Monetary Expansion in 1985 after 32 years as a credit Must Stop, at the European Parliament manager for Northwestern Steel and in Brussels, Belgium. He and his wife Wire Co. He has six children and lives ELLEN MILNOR BARRON, MA ’81 live in Sterling. in Westchester, Pa.* THOMAS DIRKSEN ’53 recently ’53 was appointed by the KEN BAUER ’70 was named ’70 by the Long Island Forum for governor to a third term on the Technology to serve as chairman of Georgia Historical Records Advisory the Long Island Rail Suppliers Alliance.

Board. He is an associate dean Ken worked for 30 years for the emeritus of the Medical College of

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robert j. reed ’66

duane zehr

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pete vonachen ’49 was

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the last three as the Long Island Rail Road president. He and his wife Belle live in Lido Beach, N.Y. dave kaptain ’70 was elected mayor of Elgin in April. He was a founding member of the Elgin Community Network in 2001 and serves as its executive director. Dave was chief chemist for Fox River Water Reclamation District for more than 30 years.

He and his wife Sandy live in the Eagle Heights area of Elgin.

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BILL J. HARMON ’72 and his

wife Sue are developing Golden Road Vineyards, a 5-acre vineyard near Elkin, N.C. Bill retired last year after practicing law in Chicago for 31 years.

GALEN RESER ’73 recently became a partner with the C2 Group, a bipartisan government affairs consulting firm in Washington, D.C. Galen previously was vice president of government affairs for PepsiCo Inc.,

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William Donnelly ’55, the first of his family to graduate from college, had aspirations of becoming a commercial artist after taking courses in life drawing, design, and every Bradley art class available; however, his plan was delayed by the draft. While working at Ft. Crowder, an Army prison in southwest Missouri, he began thinking about becoming a Catholic priest.

“I said, ‘What is wrong with this picture? I’m going to be a commercial artist and get married.’”

Once back in Peoria, Donnelly worked at a small advertising agency until he again felt the call to join the priesthood. He entered the seminary in Chicago at age 25, and seven years later, Father Donnelly was ordained a Maryknoll missionary priest and was sent to Guatemala, where he was assigned for more than 30 years.

“Guatemala is about the size of Ohio with close to 12 million people; about 70 percent are indigenous Mayans,” Donnelly said.

Armed with one semester of high school Spanish and the Latin he learned in the seminary, Donnelly did not find the language barrier insurmountable. He often used his artistic talent to communicate and explain things more effectively; if anyone showed an interest, he offered drawing lessons. His sketches have illustrated the lives of Central Americans and have told the compelling history of the Maryknoll missionary life. Some of his drawings have been used worldwide in Maryknoll filmstrips.

He soon became fluent in Spanish and grew to know K’anjobal, the Mayan language, when he was sent as pastor to the K’anjobal region in northwestern Guatemala. He eventually translated everything, including the catechism, sacraments, and Mass, into K’anjobal because most Mayans didn’t understand Spanish.

Much of the unrest in the poor and violent country, in Donnelly’s opinion, was based on racism against the Mayans that began with the Spanish conquest of Guatemala in the 1500s.

Father BILL DONNELLY ’55, top left, often traveled on horseback for hours over the mountainous trails of Guatemala to serve parishioners. This 1989 photo shows a group of musicians from one of the villages accompanying him on a five-day visit to other remote villages. They provided music for the Masses.

“A revolution of sorts began in the early 1950s,” said Donnelly. “The United States entered the conflict and helped establish a military government. This led to a civil war that lasted officially from 1960 until 1996, killing 200,000 people.

At least 50,000 disappeared, and more than 1,000 of my parishioners were massacred.”

As the sole priest serving 55 Mayan villages from 1982 to 1990, he’d travel to the villages all week, then back into Santa Cruz Barillas for weekend duties in the parish center.

“That was dangerous because at that same time, during the height of the country’s more than 36-year civil war, 17 priests, a bishop, a nun and hundreds of lay church leaders, including Protestants, were killed,” he said. “Since we were working with the poor, we were considered communists.”

Serving the Mayans, sharing in their daily lives, often living on their simple meals of beans, tortillas, and coffee, gave Donnelly great satisfaction. The people appreciated the presence of an American priest who accompanied them in their struggle for peace and justice.

Back to the drawing board When he returned from his initial assignment in Guatemala, Donnelly wrote and illustrated his first graphic novel or “comic book.” Heroes and Heroines of Maryknoll, published in 1995, tells the stories of overseas Maryknoll missionaries and their fates.

“I draw with magic markers and colored pencils,” said Donnelly, who now serves as a Maryknoll mission educator and promoter in the Midwest. “It’s kind of a challenge. Now, I buy comic books at the bookstore near our seminary in Chicago where I live. I see that they do everything by computer. Well, I can’t do that; nor do I want to get away from freehand drawing. The novelettes take so much time, but I do them free for the Church whenever I’m available.”

His second novelette is based on the life of Father Emil Kapaun, an Army chaplain who died in a North Korean POW camp; his third is Life is Worth Living: The Life of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen; and his most recent publication features Father Augustus Tolton, the first black Catholic priest in America, who was born into slavery. He is working on the Life of Kateri Tekakwitha: The Lily of the Mohawks.

During his last six years in Guatemala, Donnelly served as the Maryknoll regional superior, and he continues to return every January to help coordinate pilgrimages to the martyrs’ shrines in Guatemala and El Salvador. “Yes, I love the Guatemalan people; I bet I’ve baptized 20,000 Guatemalans by now,” he said.

“Every time I go back, things are still a little unsettled.”

—Karen Crowley Metzinger, MA ’97

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from glory land to guatemala

JFK was in the Oval Office and Moon River was playing on radios when RUTH SCHLATTER MARTIN ’39 and her husband made their initial $5 gift to Bradley. Naturally, Bradley received other donations in the early ’60s, but what makes Ruth’s case unique is that she never paused her giving. The 93-year-old Peorian has been a consecutive donor longer than any current Bradley donor.

As 50 years passed, the size of the Martins’ gifts grew. Ruth and her late husband JOHN E. MARTIN ’47 MS ’51, both educators, felt indebted to Bradley.

“Bradley did a lot for me. It was a good school. It meant a lot to me,” Ruth explained recently.

John attended a decade after his wife, enrolling under the GI Bill after World War II. Although money was tight in the ’30s, Ruth’s mother had insisted that her two daughters go to college. Living at home helped Ruth economize and continue helping her mother. Ruth pledged Delta Kappa (later Chi Omega) and rooted for the Braves when the “Famous Five” dominated the basketball court. Like other prospective home economics teachers, she lived at the Practice House for a month. “The home ec department was small. Everybody was so friendly and helpful. It was a really great experience.”

She and John met on a blind date when he was visiting from Knoxville, Tennessee. Ruth was teaching home ec to seventh- and eighth-graders at

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RUTH SCHLATTER MARTIN ’39

Greeley, Glen Oak, and Von Steuben schools, but gave up her career when they married. That was the custom for female teachers in 1943.

After earning his Bradley degree, John taught mechanical and architectural drawing at Peoria High School, which Ruth and their son Brian attended. Upon John’s death in 1998, the John E. Martin Scholarship was endowed to annually benefit a Bradley education major. The Ruth K. Martin Scholarship was endowed in 1999, and is awarded to a Bradley junior or senior majoring in family and consumer sciences. The Martins are also members of Bradley’s 1897 Associates, a society for those who include Bradley in their estates.

—Gayle Erwin McDowell ’77

Georgia and has several positions on honored at the Chicago Cubs the Friends of Augusta Library board.

He and his wife Jean have six children game on May 11 for his commitment and live in Augusta. and service to minor league baseball.

He and his family sang Take Me Out to J. REED ’66 exhibited the Ballgame during the seventh-inning ’66 ROBERT his sculptures in the Rock stretch. Pete bought the Peoria Chiefs Island Fine Arts Exhibition and the in 1983, sold the club in 1989, and GALEX 45 art show in Galesburg this led an investor group to purchase the spring. Rob and his wife Lori, also an franchise in 1994. Four of Pete’s five children and his late wife Donna Hurst artist, have two children and live in Galesburg.* Vonachen ’59 have worked for the Peoria Chiefs.

BARRON ’69 is ’69 PATRICK an adjunct lecturer at the JOHN ORDEAN ’52 is active ’52 in volunteer work. He retired University of Iowa. He recently gave a speech, Why Monetary Expansion in 1985 after 32 years as a credit Must Stop, at the European Parliament manager for Northwestern Steel and in Brussels, Belgium. He and his wife Wire Co. He has six children and lives ELLEN MILNOR BARRON, MA ’81 live in Sterling. in Westchester, Pa.* THOMAS DIRKSEN ’53 recently ’53 was appointed by the KEN BAUER ’70 was named ’70 by the Long Island Forum for governor to a third term on the Technology to serve as chairman of Georgia Historical Records Advisory the Long Island Rail Suppliers Alliance.

Board. He is an associate dean Ken worked for 30 years for the emeritus of the Medical College of

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robert j. reed ’66

duane zehr

Fifty years of giving back

pete vonachen ’49 was

Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the last three as the Long Island Rail Road president. He and his wife Belle live in Lido Beach, N.Y. dave kaptain ’70 was elected mayor of Elgin in April. He was a founding member of the Elgin Community Network in 2001 and serves as its executive director. Dave was chief chemist for Fox River Water Reclamation District for more than 30 years.

He and his wife Sandy live in the Eagle Heights area of Elgin.

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BILL J. HARMON ’72 and his

wife Sue are developing Golden Road Vineyards, a 5-acre vineyard near Elkin, N.C. Bill retired last year after practicing law in Chicago for 31 years.

GALEN RESER ’73 recently became a partner with the C2 Group, a bipartisan government affairs consulting firm in Washington, D.C. Galen previously was vice president of government affairs for PepsiCo Inc.,

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William Donnelly ’55, the first of his family to graduate from college, had aspirations of becoming a commercial artist after taking courses in life drawing, design, and every Bradley art class available; however, his plan was delayed by the draft. While working at Ft. Crowder, an Army prison in southwest Missouri, he began thinking about becoming a Catholic priest.

“I said, ‘What is wrong with this picture? I’m going to be a commercial artist and get married.’”

Once back in Peoria, Donnelly worked at a small advertising agency until he again felt the call to join the priesthood. He entered the seminary in Chicago at age 25, and seven years later, Father Donnelly was ordained a Maryknoll missionary priest and was sent to Guatemala, where he was assigned for more than 30 years.

“Guatemala is about the size of Ohio with close to 12 million people; about 70 percent are indigenous Mayans,” Donnelly said.

Armed with one semester of high school Spanish and the Latin he learned in the seminary, Donnelly did not find the language barrier insurmountable. He often used his artistic talent to communicate and explain things more effectively; if anyone showed an interest, he offered drawing lessons. His sketches have illustrated the lives of Central Americans and have told the compelling history of the Maryknoll missionary life. Some of his drawings have been used worldwide in Maryknoll filmstrips.

He soon became fluent in Spanish and grew to know K’anjobal, the Mayan language, when he was sent as pastor to the K’anjobal region in northwestern Guatemala. He eventually translated everything, including the catechism, sacraments, and Mass, into K’anjobal because most Mayans didn’t understand Spanish.

Much of the unrest in the poor and violent country, in Donnelly’s opinion, was based on racism against the Mayans that began with the Spanish conquest of Guatemala in the 1500s.

Father BILL DONNELLY ’55, top left, often traveled on horseback for hours over the mountainous trails of Guatemala to serve parishioners. This 1989 photo shows a group of musicians from one of the villages accompanying him on a five-day visit to other remote villages. They provided music for the Masses.

“A revolution of sorts began in the early 1950s,” said Donnelly. “The United States entered the conflict and helped establish a military government. This led to a civil war that lasted officially from 1960 until 1996, killing 200,000 people.

At least 50,000 disappeared, and more than 1,000 of my parishioners were massacred.”

As the sole priest serving 55 Mayan villages from 1982 to 1990, he’d travel to the villages all week, then back into Santa Cruz Barillas for weekend duties in the parish center.

“That was dangerous because at that same time, during the height of the country’s more than 36-year civil war, 17 priests, a bishop, a nun and hundreds of lay church leaders, including Protestants, were killed,” he said. “Since we were working with the poor, we were considered communists.”

Serving the Mayans, sharing in their daily lives, often living on their simple meals of beans, tortillas, and coffee, gave Donnelly great satisfaction. The people appreciated the presence of an American priest who accompanied them in their struggle for peace and justice.

Back to the drawing board When he returned from his initial assignment in Guatemala, Donnelly wrote and illustrated his first graphic novel or “comic book.” Heroes and Heroines of Maryknoll, published in 1995, tells the stories of overseas Maryknoll missionaries and their fates.

“I draw with magic markers and colored pencils,” said Donnelly, who now serves as a Maryknoll mission educator and promoter in the Midwest. “It’s kind of a challenge. Now, I buy comic books at the bookstore near our seminary in Chicago where I live. I see that they do everything by computer. Well, I can’t do that; nor do I want to get away from freehand drawing. The novelettes take so much time, but I do them free for the Church whenever I’m available.”

His second novelette is based on the life of Father Emil Kapaun, an Army chaplain who died in a North Korean POW camp; his third is Life is Worth Living: The Life of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen; and his most recent publication features Father Augustus Tolton, the first black Catholic priest in America, who was born into slavery. He is working on the Life of Kateri Tekakwitha: The Lily of the Mohawks.

During his last six years in Guatemala, Donnelly served as the Maryknoll regional superior, and he continues to return every January to help coordinate pilgrimages to the martyrs’ shrines in Guatemala and El Salvador. “Yes, I love the Guatemalan people; I bet I’ve baptized 20,000 Guatemalans by now,” he said.

“Every time I go back, things are still a little unsettled.”

—Karen Crowley Metzinger, MA ’97

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and served as assistant secretary for governmental affairs at the U.S. Department of Transportation under President George H.W. Bush.

Galen and his wife Diana have one son and live in Chevy Chase, Md.

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{ sister authors

DOUG DOUGHERTY ’74

is now president of the Geothermal Exchange Organization, a nonprofit trade association for the geothermal heat pump industry. Previously, Doug was president of the Illinois Telecommunications Association. He and his wife

Siblings often share similarities, and sisters MARY O’DONOHUE ’82 (left) and CLARE O’DONOHUE ’86 are no exception.

Aside from looking alike, both graduated from Bradley, both freelance in the TV industry, and both live in Chicago. Now they are adding one more commonality to that list. Both are authors.

Clare’s fourth mystery novel, Missing Persons, was released on May 31.

Published by Plume, the story focuses on TV producer Kate Conway, who becomes the main suspect in her ex-husband’s murder. Clare says her other three books, the first published in 2008, are lighter and more romantic.

“My latest has a more cynical, real-world edge to it. Missing Persons is my favorite so far … I’m very proud of it.”

Clare began writing short stories when she was young and finished her first novella at age 15. With a degree in international studies, she worked for four years as a reporter for a small newspaper near Joliet after college

ANNE FLYNN DOUGHERTY ’75 fred weintraub ’82

have two children and live in Springfield.

senior vp at the citadel THOMAS ELZEY ’75 became first executive vice president for

finance, administration, and operations for The Citadel in May, marking the first time a black person has been named to a senior-level position at the military college. As the senior non-academic vice president at The Citadel, Tom also will hold the rank of brigadier general in the South Carolina Militia.

Previously, he was senior vice president for finance and CFO for Drexel University. Tom holds a master’s from Carnegie Mellon University. He and his wife Monedia have two daughters.

GARY GOSSETT ’74 became vice president of construction at PENTA Industrial Corp. last December. He holds a master’s degree from the University of Missouri, Rolla. Gary lives in St. Peters, Mo.* LARRY RICHMAN ’74 was honored with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center’s 2011 Humanitarian Award in April. The museum opened in 2009. Larry is the president and CEO of The PrivateBank.

He and his wife Corky have four children and live in Arlington Heights.

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BRIAN DWYER ’77 was named

president of personal lines at Farmers Insurance in January. He holds a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin. Brian lives in Los Angeles.

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before making the switch to writing and producing for TV. She writes her novels whenever she has a free minute. “Given my day job, it means I write in airports, hotels, while my camera crew sets up a shot — whenever and wherever I can. I don’t analyze it too much. I just write.”

Though she holds journalism and broadcast production management degrees, Mary’s career has focused on working behind the scenes in TV. Authoring a book came later in life, at the nudge of her sister. “One day I was telling my sister about the system I came up with to teach my children values and she says, ‘That’s a book!’” says Mary. “Clare’s agent had the same online response.

So the opportunity Visit clareodonohue.com

came into my life, and even and maryodonohue.com though writing felt like for more information. something out of my comfort zone at that point, I kept moving forward, and with my sister’s encouragement and my family’s support, I wrote the book.”

When You Say Thank You, Mean It, a month-to-month guide to help parents instill values such as gratitude, compassion, and integrity in their children, was released in October 2010 by Adams Media Corp.

With only six months to write her book, Mary, a freelance TV editing supervisor, kept a strict schedule, sometimes writing for as long as 10 hours per session. She drew inspiration from parenting two children with her husband, Jim Olen, and aimed to write in a natural voice that other parents would find sincere. “I write like I’m sitting at the kitchen table with my readers, so it takes a lot of intimidation out of the process.”

Both sisters hope to continue writing in their respective genres, and they encourage budding writers to follow their passion. “Strive to make a genuine connection with your readers and know your audience,” Mary says.

“You have to write consistently. It’s like working out,” Clare adds.

“It’s much better to exercise 30 minutes a day every day than spend one afternoon a week running a marathon. It’s the same with writing. The more consistent you are, the better you become.”

—Erin Wood Miller ’09

CHUCK WEAVER ’79 was elected to the Peoria City

Council in April. Co-owner of Peoria Builders and a commercial real estate investor, Chuck holds a juris doctorate from DePaul University School of Law. He and his wife Laurie have three children, including JESSE WEAVER ’13, and live in Peoria.

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fred weintraub ’82 covered

the royal wedding for Salem Radio stations, whose affiliates air throughout the United States. A Chicago native living in London for the past three years with his wife Sharon, Fred was dubbed “Chicago’s Royal Watcher.” He launched a blog about his perspective on the royal family and the world at large in April.*

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hockey club team at Bradley and started playing competitive Frisbee in the 1980s. His Ultimate Frisbee team, Windy City, won two national club titles, a world title, and a masters championship. Michael is a trader at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

He and his wife Nancy have three children and live in Glencoe.

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GENE DOUBLEDAY ’84

and REBECCA MARKLAND DOUBLEDAY ’89 adopted Quinn Xinrui Elizabeth from Beijing, China, on March 14. Quinn turned 5 on April 2.

Gene is a project manager at Caterpillar, and Becky is a parts illustrations supervisor at Caterpillar.

They live in Peoria.

MICHAEL GLASS ’83 was

inducted into the 32-member Ultimate Frisbee Hall of Fame at the USA Ultimate headquarters in Boulder, Colo., in February. Michael was on the

STEVE HOLLAND ’85 is the new vice president and chief technology officer for 7-Eleven Inc. Previously, he was VP of information

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technology for Crossmark and later the division CEO of Best Crossmark, the company’s IT professional services division. Steve is on the board of The Family Place. He and his wife Christa have three daughters and live in Plano, Texas.*

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KEVIN DeJOVINE ’89 and his

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ANN CONVER, MFA ’91

wife Kathy welcomed their second child, Jillian Rose, on February 17. Kevin is a project manager for IBM. They live in Chicago. authored an ebook, Digital Photography, Best Picture in Camera, published in August 2010. She owns Photography by Conver and teaches at Illinois Central College. Ann lives in Peoria.

JOEL LEVINGTON ’91 was promoted to managing director of corporate credit research at Brookfield Asset

Management. He has appeared on CNBC’s The Call and Bloomberg TV. Joel and his wife Rebecca have a son and live in Summit, N.J. MICHAEL O’CONNOR ’91 and his wife Debbie welcomed their third child, Madelyn Rose, on January 13. Michael is a project manager for Alfred Benesch.

They live in Frankfort.

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CHAD CLIFT ’94 and KAYLA CREGGER

CLIFT ’00 welcomed their

third child, Emily Marie, on December 10, 2010. Chad is a financial specialist for the U.S. Federal Court in Peoria, and Kayla is a reporting specialist for OSF Inc. They live in Peoria.

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JENNIFER SNOW TINAJERO ’95 was

awarded the George Hoag Pride Award from Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach, Calif., for demonstrating excellence and commitment to the founder’s vision. She is nursing director of the pulmonary floor. Jennifer and her husband SAL TINAJERO ’95 have three children and live in Santa Ana.

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SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST BRENT WALKER ’94 was elected scientific program division head for the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. He has been an associate professor in the kinesiology and sports studies department at Eastern Illinois University since 2005. Brent holds a master’s degree in exercise science from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and a doctorate in kinesiology from the University of Illinois. He served as the mental training consultant for the U.S. Soccer Paralympic soccer team prior to the Beijing Paralympic Games. Brent and his wife CHANTELLE KEY WALKER, MBA ’00 live in Champaign.

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and served as assistant secretary for governmental affairs at the U.S. Department of Transportation under President George H.W. Bush.

Galen and his wife Diana have one son and live in Chevy Chase, Md.

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DOUG DOUGHERTY ’74

is now president of the Geothermal Exchange Organization, a nonprofit trade association for the geothermal heat pump industry. Previously, Doug was president of the Illinois Telecommunications Association. He and his wife

Siblings often share similarities, and sisters MARY O’DONOHUE ’82 (left) and CLARE O’DONOHUE ’86 are no exception.

Aside from looking alike, both graduated from Bradley, both freelance in the TV industry, and both live in Chicago. Now they are adding one more commonality to that list. Both are authors.

Clare’s fourth mystery novel, Missing Persons, was released on May 31.

Published by Plume, the story focuses on TV producer Kate Conway, who becomes the main suspect in her ex-husband’s murder. Clare says her other three books, the first published in 2008, are lighter and more romantic.

“My latest has a more cynical, real-world edge to it. Missing Persons is my favorite so far … I’m very proud of it.”

Clare began writing short stories when she was young and finished her first novella at age 15. With a degree in international studies, she worked for four years as a reporter for a small newspaper near Joliet after college

ANNE FLYNN DOUGHERTY ’75 fred weintraub ’82

have two children and live in Springfield.

senior vp at the citadel THOMAS ELZEY ’75 became first executive vice president for

finance, administration, and operations for The Citadel in May, marking the first time a black person has been named to a senior-level position at the military college. As the senior non-academic vice president at The Citadel, Tom also will hold the rank of brigadier general in the South Carolina Militia.

Previously, he was senior vice president for finance and CFO for Drexel University. Tom holds a master’s from Carnegie Mellon University. He and his wife Monedia have two daughters.

GARY GOSSETT ’74 became vice president of construction at PENTA Industrial Corp. last December. He holds a master’s degree from the University of Missouri, Rolla. Gary lives in St. Peters, Mo.* LARRY RICHMAN ’74 was honored with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center’s 2011 Humanitarian Award in April. The museum opened in 2009. Larry is the president and CEO of The PrivateBank.

He and his wife Corky have four children and live in Arlington Heights.

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BRIAN DWYER ’77 was named

president of personal lines at Farmers Insurance in January. He holds a master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin. Brian lives in Los Angeles.

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before making the switch to writing and producing for TV. She writes her novels whenever she has a free minute. “Given my day job, it means I write in airports, hotels, while my camera crew sets up a shot — whenever and wherever I can. I don’t analyze it too much. I just write.”

Though she holds journalism and broadcast production management degrees, Mary’s career has focused on working behind the scenes in TV. Authoring a book came later in life, at the nudge of her sister. “One day I was telling my sister about the system I came up with to teach my children values and she says, ‘That’s a book!’” says Mary. “Clare’s agent had the same online response.

So the opportunity Visit clareodonohue.com

came into my life, and even and maryodonohue.com though writing felt like for more information. something out of my comfort zone at that point, I kept moving forward, and with my sister’s encouragement and my family’s support, I wrote the book.”

When You Say Thank You, Mean It, a month-to-month guide to help parents instill values such as gratitude, compassion, and integrity in their children, was released in October 2010 by Adams Media Corp.

With only six months to write her book, Mary, a freelance TV editing supervisor, kept a strict schedule, sometimes writing for as long as 10 hours per session. She drew inspiration from parenting two children with her husband, Jim Olen, and aimed to write in a natural voice that other parents would find sincere. “I write like I’m sitting at the kitchen table with my readers, so it takes a lot of intimidation out of the process.”

Both sisters hope to continue writing in their respective genres, and they encourage budding writers to follow their passion. “Strive to make a genuine connection with your readers and know your audience,” Mary says.

“You have to write consistently. It’s like working out,” Clare adds.

“It’s much better to exercise 30 minutes a day every day than spend one afternoon a week running a marathon. It’s the same with writing. The more consistent you are, the better you become.”

—Erin Wood Miller ’09

CHUCK WEAVER ’79 was elected to the Peoria City

Council in April. Co-owner of Peoria Builders and a commercial real estate investor, Chuck holds a juris doctorate from DePaul University School of Law. He and his wife Laurie have three children, including JESSE WEAVER ’13, and live in Peoria.

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fred weintraub ’82 covered

the royal wedding for Salem Radio stations, whose affiliates air throughout the United States. A Chicago native living in London for the past three years with his wife Sharon, Fred was dubbed “Chicago’s Royal Watcher.” He launched a blog about his perspective on the royal family and the world at large in April.*

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hockey club team at Bradley and started playing competitive Frisbee in the 1980s. His Ultimate Frisbee team, Windy City, won two national club titles, a world title, and a masters championship. Michael is a trader at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.

He and his wife Nancy have three children and live in Glencoe.

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GENE DOUBLEDAY ’84

and REBECCA MARKLAND DOUBLEDAY ’89 adopted Quinn Xinrui Elizabeth from Beijing, China, on March 14. Quinn turned 5 on April 2.

Gene is a project manager at Caterpillar, and Becky is a parts illustrations supervisor at Caterpillar.

They live in Peoria.

MICHAEL GLASS ’83 was

inducted into the 32-member Ultimate Frisbee Hall of Fame at the USA Ultimate headquarters in Boulder, Colo., in February. Michael was on the

STEVE HOLLAND ’85 is the new vice president and chief technology officer for 7-Eleven Inc. Previously, he was VP of information

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technology for Crossmark and later the division CEO of Best Crossmark, the company’s IT professional services division. Steve is on the board of The Family Place. He and his wife Christa have three daughters and live in Plano, Texas.*

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KEVIN DeJOVINE ’89 and his

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wife Kathy welcomed their second child, Jillian Rose, on February 17. Kevin is a project manager for IBM. They live in Chicago. authored an ebook, Digital Photography, Best Picture in Camera, published in August 2010. She owns Photography by Conver and teaches at Illinois Central College. Ann lives in Peoria.

JOEL LEVINGTON ’91 was promoted to managing director of corporate credit research at Brookfield Asset

Management. He has appeared on CNBC’s The Call and Bloomberg TV. Joel and his wife Rebecca have a son and live in Summit, N.J. MICHAEL O’CONNOR ’91 and his wife Debbie welcomed their third child, Madelyn Rose, on January 13. Michael is a project manager for Alfred Benesch.

They live in Frankfort.

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CHAD CLIFT ’94 and KAYLA CREGGER

CLIFT ’00 welcomed their

third child, Emily Marie, on December 10, 2010. Chad is a financial specialist for the U.S. Federal Court in Peoria, and Kayla is a reporting specialist for OSF Inc. They live in Peoria.

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JENNIFER SNOW TINAJERO ’95 was

awarded the George Hoag Pride Award from Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach, Calif., for demonstrating excellence and commitment to the founder’s vision. She is nursing director of the pulmonary floor. Jennifer and her husband SAL TINAJERO ’95 have three children and live in Santa Ana.

Call your friends, and tell them to meet you on campus for the All Greek Reunion on Saturday, Oct. 15, in the new Hayden-Clark Alumni Center. Visit bualum.org/ All Greek Reunion bugreek for details Oct. 15, 2011 and to register.

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST BRENT WALKER ’94 was elected scientific program division head for the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. He has been an associate professor in the kinesiology and sports studies department at Eastern Illinois University since 2005. Brent holds a master’s degree in exercise science from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and a doctorate in kinesiology from the University of Illinois. He served as the mental training consultant for the U.S. Soccer Paralympic soccer team prior to the Beijing Paralympic Games. Brent and his wife CHANTELLE KEY WALKER, MBA ’00 live in Champaign.

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BROOKE BAUMAN ’96 was named a Rising Star in Texas Monthly’s 2011 Super Lawyers edition. Brooke is on the board of the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and is an assistant editor of The Defender magazine. She holds a juris doctorate from St. Mary’s University School of Law. She lives in San Antonio.

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MATTHEW STUMP ’01 and ALEEZA GRANOTE ’02 were married on

October 24, 2010. Matthew is an intensive care RN, and Aleeza is an oncology social worker, both at Barnes Jewish Hospital.

Aleeza also teaches at a community college. They live in St. Louis.

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STEVE HUCK ’97 was named E3

practice director of Trissential, a management consultancy company.

Previously, Steve was a practice lead for Slalom Consulting and has helped more than 20 Fortune 500 companies.

Steve and his wife Heather have a son and live in Plymouth, Minn.

SCOTT MARSHALL ’97 recently became senior managing director at CB Richard Ellis. Previously, he was an executive managing director for Colliers International. Scott is on the board of the Chicago-area March of Dimes. He and his wife Jennifer have three children and live in Clarendon Hills.* HEATHER HASBROOK SAMUELS ’97 and MARK SAMUELS ’98 welcomed their third child, Lincoln Tate, on February 11. Mark is a qualitative research analyst for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. They live in Annawan.

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JOSEPH COHEN ’99 joined

Shaw Gussis Fishman Glantz Wolfson & Towbin LLC in the firm’s construction and commercial litigation group. He lives in Highland Park.

JENNIFER KELLENBERGER GONZALEZ ’99 aaron schock ’02

and her husband Benjamin announce the birth of their third child, Eliseo Cruz, on November 30, 2010. Jennifer is a homemaker. They live in Peoria.

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CHRIS LUCHT ’01 and LISA JOHNSON LUCHT ’03 welcomed

Erin Christine on May 15, 2010. They live in Hoffman Estates.

BRADLEY MARSHALL ’01 MBA ’03 and his wife Amy announce the birth of Nathan Edward on March 11. Brad is a senior pharmaceutical sales rep with Lilly USA. They live in Rockford.

KIM SOMMER McFARLIN ’01 and her

husband Cy welcomed Justin Douglas on February 25. They live in Copley, Ohio.

SARA SELLITTO MINK ’01 is owner of Studio 5 Design and recently exhibited her ceramic work at Illinois Valley Community College. Sara and her husband Rod will relocate from Princeton, Ill., to San Francisco, as Sara pursues her master’s degree at California College of the Arts.

STEPHANIE GENSLER PUMO ’01 and her husband Greg announce the birth of Nora Florence and Maria Viola on March 12. They live in Downers Grove.

JORDAN MAYER ’02 is CEO of Suburban Deals, a daily deals website for the north and northwest suburbs of Chicago. Previously, he was director of marketing at Barrington Broadcasting Group. Jordan and his wife Marina live in Vernon Hills. aaron schock ’02 appeared on the cover of the June issue of Men’s Health magazine and made his first of several appearances on the Today show in May to launch the Fit for Summer, Fit for Life challenge to help Americans get in shape. Visit menshealth.com/fit-for-summerchallenge for more information about the congressman’s initiative.*

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BARB HORST, EMBA ’03 was

selected as State Farm’s agency field consultant for the North Metro Denver Agency Field Office in April. Barb has worked for State Farm since 1990 and opened her own agency in 2006. She serves on the board of So All May Eat Inc. She lives in Broomfield, Colo.*

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JOHN LAVIN ’04 and DESIREE SHRINER LAVIN ’05 announce

the birth of Oliver John on October 30, 2010. John is area manager of business banking at JP Morgan Chase.

They live in Glendale, Calif.

SARA RAY O’SHEA ’04 MA ’07 recently launched her second regional magazine, Behind Every Mom. She also founded Behind Every Bride and owns So Chic Events, an event planning

company. Sara and her husband PADRAIG O’SHEA ’03 live in Morton.*

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MICHAEL ENGEL ’05 and LISA LOPERENA ENGEL ’06

announce the birth of John William on January 5. Michael is assistant superintendent of Lake Zurich School District 95, and Lisa is a sixth grade teacher at Lindop Elementary School.

They live in Riverside.

BRIAN GEIER, EMBA ’05 became the director of facility services for OSF Inc. in March. He and his wife Lisa have four children and live in Pekin.

KIM SZARADOWSKI NATION ’05 DPT ’08

and her husband Michael announce the birth of Rose Marie on February 2.

Kim is a physical therapist at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. They live in Peoria.

BENJAMIN WELLENREITER, MA ’05

received his educational doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Illinois State University in December. He teaches social studies at Morton Junior High School and lives in Morton.

Shalena Meis ‘06 has accepted a position as a school psychologist at Lake Park High School District 108. She has been a school psychologist at East Aurora High School for the past two years.

Shalena holds a Specialist in School Psychology (SSP) degree from Eastern Illinois University. She lives in Plainfield.

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PAUL WILCZEWSKI, EMBA ’07

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KATIE McCORD JENKINS, EMBA ’08 was named president of

is the new plant manager at Lonza in Mapleton, overseeing more than 70 employees and a $26 million budget. Paul and his wife Bridget have two children and live in Dunlap.

Illinois Mutual Insurance in January.

Katie is the fourth generation of McCords to lead the company, and she replaces her father, Michel McCord, who is chairman of the Bradley Board of Trustees. Katie and her husband Tom live in Peoria.*

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MARTY WEISS ’08 first got the idea to use his special education degree to serve overseas while passing by a Peace Corps poster in the Michel Student Center.

“When you get close to graduation, people ask, ‘What are you going to do?’” Marty recalls. “I couldn’t envision myself staying here and working in a classroom for 30 or 40 years. I thought, I’m young and relatively healthy with not a lot holding me back, so I started researching the Peace Corps. It seemed like an exciting way for me to use my degree.”

Fast forward to October 2009, when Marty left for his 27-month stay in Tafila, Jordan. Though he had more than a year of experience working as a teacher’s assistant in Mossville before departing, Marty found he had to amend his teaching methods upon arrival in the Middle Eastern village.

“You can’t bring an American style and expect that to work,” says Marty, who grew up near St. Louis.

“You have to adjust.”

Tafila’s special education center, established in 1978, consists of about 40 students, many of whom had no schooling until age 9 or older. The school day is less than five hours long, and teachers ride the bus with the children to and from the center.

“The culture takes some getting used to,” Marty says.

“Community awareness is still almost non-existent. A lot of people with disabilities are not even counted in the census, so my role here is really to educate people about what can and should be done and what is possible.”

Besides increasing public awareness about the need for special education, Marty equips teachers with new activities, conducts training in specific disabilities such as autism, and works directly with children on everything ­—Marty Weiss ’08 from brushing their teeth to playing checkers.

“The methodology I learned at Bradley is universal,” he says. “No matter where you are, the basic concepts like enforcing rules, sticking to a routine, working for rewards, and making the school day fun and engaging are so important.”

Aside from his Bradley degree, Marty went through two months of rigorous language and culture classes before beginning his assignment. Arabic didn’t come easily to him, but he’s catching on. “For someone who doesn’t speak Arabic, I probably sound fluent, but to people in my community, I have a ways to go. It is a difficult language, but I am learning new words every day.”

Before he returns home in December to teach in an American classroom, Marty would like to get his martial arts camp in Tafila up and running. Designed to bring community children of all ability levels together, the camp will also serve as a platform for special education awareness. “I want to show our students and the community that with a little time, patience, and cooperation, we can set a realistic expectation and work together to achieve it.”

—Erin Wood Miller ’09

“ A lot of people with disabilities are not even counted in the census.”

katie mccord jenkins, emba ’08

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MARISA SCHEETZ LENGERICH ’04

and Ryan Lengerich were married on January 1. They live in Marina, Calif.

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BROOKE BAUMAN ’96 was named a Rising Star in Texas Monthly’s 2011 Super Lawyers edition. Brooke is on the board of the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and is an assistant editor of The Defender magazine. She holds a juris doctorate from St. Mary’s University School of Law. She lives in San Antonio.

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MATTHEW STUMP ’01 and ALEEZA GRANOTE ’02 were married on

October 24, 2010. Matthew is an intensive care RN, and Aleeza is an oncology social worker, both at Barnes Jewish Hospital.

Aleeza also teaches at a community college. They live in St. Louis.

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STEVE HUCK ’97 was named E3

practice director of Trissential, a management consultancy company.

Previously, Steve was a practice lead for Slalom Consulting and has helped more than 20 Fortune 500 companies.

Steve and his wife Heather have a son and live in Plymouth, Minn.

SCOTT MARSHALL ’97 recently became senior managing director at CB Richard Ellis. Previously, he was an executive managing director for Colliers International. Scott is on the board of the Chicago-area March of Dimes. He and his wife Jennifer have three children and live in Clarendon Hills.* HEATHER HASBROOK SAMUELS ’97 and MARK SAMUELS ’98 welcomed their third child, Lincoln Tate, on February 11. Mark is a qualitative research analyst for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. They live in Annawan.

’99

JOSEPH COHEN ’99 joined

Shaw Gussis Fishman Glantz Wolfson & Towbin LLC in the firm’s construction and commercial litigation group. He lives in Highland Park.

JENNIFER KELLENBERGER GONZALEZ ’99 aaron schock ’02

and her husband Benjamin announce the birth of their third child, Eliseo Cruz, on November 30, 2010. Jennifer is a homemaker. They live in Peoria.

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CHRIS LUCHT ’01 and LISA JOHNSON LUCHT ’03 welcomed

Erin Christine on May 15, 2010. They live in Hoffman Estates.

BRADLEY MARSHALL ’01 MBA ’03 and his wife Amy announce the birth of Nathan Edward on March 11. Brad is a senior pharmaceutical sales rep with Lilly USA. They live in Rockford.

KIM SOMMER McFARLIN ’01 and her

husband Cy welcomed Justin Douglas on February 25. They live in Copley, Ohio.

SARA SELLITTO MINK ’01 is owner of Studio 5 Design and recently exhibited her ceramic work at Illinois Valley Community College. Sara and her husband Rod will relocate from Princeton, Ill., to San Francisco, as Sara pursues her master’s degree at California College of the Arts.

STEPHANIE GENSLER PUMO ’01 and her husband Greg announce the birth of Nora Florence and Maria Viola on March 12. They live in Downers Grove.

JORDAN MAYER ’02 is CEO of Suburban Deals, a daily deals website for the north and northwest suburbs of Chicago. Previously, he was director of marketing at Barrington Broadcasting Group. Jordan and his wife Marina live in Vernon Hills. aaron schock ’02 appeared on the cover of the June issue of Men’s Health magazine and made his first of several appearances on the Today show in May to launch the Fit for Summer, Fit for Life challenge to help Americans get in shape. Visit menshealth.com/fit-for-summerchallenge for more information about the congressman’s initiative.*

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BARB HORST, EMBA ’03 was

selected as State Farm’s agency field consultant for the North Metro Denver Agency Field Office in April. Barb has worked for State Farm since 1990 and opened her own agency in 2006. She serves on the board of So All May Eat Inc. She lives in Broomfield, Colo.*

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JOHN LAVIN ’04 and DESIREE SHRINER LAVIN ’05 announce

the birth of Oliver John on October 30, 2010. John is area manager of business banking at JP Morgan Chase.

They live in Glendale, Calif.

SARA RAY O’SHEA ’04 MA ’07 recently launched her second regional magazine, Behind Every Mom. She also founded Behind Every Bride and owns So Chic Events, an event planning

company. Sara and her husband PADRAIG O’SHEA ’03 live in Morton.*

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MICHAEL ENGEL ’05 and LISA LOPERENA ENGEL ’06

announce the birth of John William on January 5. Michael is assistant superintendent of Lake Zurich School District 95, and Lisa is a sixth grade teacher at Lindop Elementary School.

They live in Riverside.

BRIAN GEIER, EMBA ’05 became the director of facility services for OSF Inc. in March. He and his wife Lisa have four children and live in Pekin.

KIM SZARADOWSKI NATION ’05 DPT ’08

and her husband Michael announce the birth of Rose Marie on February 2.

Kim is a physical therapist at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. They live in Peoria.

BENJAMIN WELLENREITER, MA ’05

received his educational doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Illinois State University in December. He teaches social studies at Morton Junior High School and lives in Morton.

Shalena Meis ‘06 has accepted a position as a school psychologist at Lake Park High School District 108. She has been a school psychologist at East Aurora High School for the past two years.

Shalena holds a Specialist in School Psychology (SSP) degree from Eastern Illinois University. She lives in Plainfield.

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PAUL WILCZEWSKI, EMBA ’07

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KATIE McCORD JENKINS, EMBA ’08 was named president of

is the new plant manager at Lonza in Mapleton, overseeing more than 70 employees and a $26 million budget. Paul and his wife Bridget have two children and live in Dunlap.

Illinois Mutual Insurance in January.

Katie is the fourth generation of McCords to lead the company, and she replaces her father, Michel McCord, who is chairman of the Bradley Board of Trustees. Katie and her husband Tom live in Peoria.*

sara ray o’shea ’04 ma ’07

MARTY WEISS ’08 first got the idea to use his special education degree to serve overseas while passing by a Peace Corps poster in the Michel Student Center.

“When you get close to graduation, people ask, ‘What are you going to do?’” Marty recalls. “I couldn’t envision myself staying here and working in a classroom for 30 or 40 years. I thought, I’m young and relatively healthy with not a lot holding me back, so I started researching the Peace Corps. It seemed like an exciting way for me to use my degree.”

Fast forward to October 2009, when Marty left for his 27-month stay in Tafila, Jordan. Though he had more than a year of experience working as a teacher’s assistant in Mossville before departing, Marty found he had to amend his teaching methods upon arrival in the Middle Eastern village.

“You can’t bring an American style and expect that to work,” says Marty, who grew up near St. Louis.

“You have to adjust.”

Tafila’s special education center, established in 1978, consists of about 40 students, many of whom had no schooling until age 9 or older. The school day is less than five hours long, and teachers ride the bus with the children to and from the center.

“The culture takes some getting used to,” Marty says.

“Community awareness is still almost non-existent. A lot of people with disabilities are not even counted in the census, so my role here is really to educate people about what can and should be done and what is possible.”

Besides increasing public awareness about the need for special education, Marty equips teachers with new activities, conducts training in specific disabilities such as autism, and works directly with children on everything ­—Marty Weiss ’08 from brushing their teeth to playing checkers.

“The methodology I learned at Bradley is universal,” he says. “No matter where you are, the basic concepts like enforcing rules, sticking to a routine, working for rewards, and making the school day fun and engaging are so important.”

Aside from his Bradley degree, Marty went through two months of rigorous language and culture classes before beginning his assignment. Arabic didn’t come easily to him, but he’s catching on. “For someone who doesn’t speak Arabic, I probably sound fluent, but to people in my community, I have a ways to go. It is a difficult language, but I am learning new words every day.”

Before he returns home in December to teach in an American classroom, Marty would like to get his martial arts camp in Tafila up and running. Designed to bring community children of all ability levels together, the camp will also serve as a platform for special education awareness. “I want to show our students and the community that with a little time, patience, and cooperation, we can set a realistic expectation and work together to achieve it.”

—Erin Wood Miller ’09

“ A lot of people with disabilities are not even counted in the census.”

katie mccord jenkins, emba ’08

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MARISA SCHEETZ LENGERICH ’04

and Ryan Lengerich were married on January 1. They live in Marina, Calif.

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WILLIAM HANNA ’47, Jan. 15, Rockville, Md. Bill served four terms as mayor of Rockville and also served as president of the Montgomery County Council. He held a master’s degree in economics from George Washington University. His civil service career was with NASA and the Social Security Administration. Bill was a World War II Army veteran and served in the Air Force Reserves. Survivors include his wife Annette, seven daughters, 15 grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters.

SALLIE LUKE JOHNSTON ’47, March 13, Peoria.

She was a teacher at Dunlap Grade School for more than 20 years until retiring in 1984. Sallie was a member of Sigma Kappa. Three sons, 10 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren survive.

ROBERT “BO” OSSENBECK ’48, Jan.13, Peoria.

He worked for Caterpillar for 37 years in Peoria, California, and Switzerland. He retired in 1985.

He was an active volunteer and a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. Survivors include his wife AVA CLEARY OSSENBECK ’49, five children, four grandchildren, and his sister RUTH OSSENBECK McAVOY ’49.

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send address changes to:

pthomas@bradley.edu OR Alumni Records c/o Paula Thomas Bradley University 1501 W. Bradley Ave. Peoria, IL 61625

GRACE POTTKER ’31, March 31, Peoria. She was a photographic retoucher and colorist for Burchett Studios and Delayne Color Lab. She was 102. Grace was named the oldest living Bradley basketball fan when she turned 100.

WILLIAM KANNAPEL ’35, March 21, Danville. He was chief of medicine for Veteran’s Administration hospitals in Dwight and Danville for 24 years, followed by 16 years as chief of staff in Danville.

A World War II Army Medical Corps veteran, Bill was president of the school board in Dwight, as well as other organizations including the Audubon Society, Lions Club, and Outdoor Heritage Foundation. He was instrumental in starting the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Champaign. Surviving are his wife BETTY FOX KANNAPEL ’39, two daughters, and five grandchildren.

LYLE PAPENDICK ’35, Jan. 12, Red Bluff, Calif.

He was CEO of S.C. Bartlett Co. until selling the company in 1984. Active in Masonic work, he held the top Eastern Star office in Illinois in 1982. Three sons including DAVID PAPENDICK ’65, 13 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren survive.

JEAN BICKERMAN BEST ’39, Feb. 25, Peoria.

A member of Chi Omega, she was involved with the Peoria Medical Society Alliance for many years.

She also was active in the Easter Seals Auxiliary.

Surviving are two sons, several grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

NELLIE VINSON LUDWIG ’39, March 3, Hoopeston.

She was office manager for a plumbing and heating firm for 26 years. Nellie sang in her church choir.

Her daughter, three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren survive.

ROBERT WHITCOMB ’39, Feb. 4, Peoria. He was credit manager for Sears Roebuck. Bob was a member of Sigma Phi and was active in Bradley alumni organizations. An avid golfer, he also was a World War II Army veteran. Four children including SHARON WHITCOMB BURKLUND ’63, nine grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren survive.

LOUIS PAPE ’43, Feb. 18, 2010, New Braunfels, Texas. He farmed for 48 years in Illinois. He was active in Masonic work and his church. A World War II Army Air Corps veteran, he was shot down and held in a POW camp. Survivors include his wife Virginia, his daughter CHERYL PAPE DENSLOW ’70, two grandsons, and three great-grandchildren.

KEN McMULLEN ’44, Sept. 17, 2010, Oceanside, Calif. A World War II Navy veteran, he also attended Harvard Business School. Ken worked at Lockheed Martin. He was an avid golfer.

HERBERT ROSZELL JR. ’44, Feb. 1, Decatur. He worked at A.E. Staley Manufacturing Co. for 36 years, retiring as a director of the protein division.

A World War II Naval aviator, he held a degree from the University of Illinois. His wife OPAL MIRIAM BACKES ROSZELL ’43 survives.

WILLIAM BOESCH ’46, Jan. 9, Utica, N.Y. Employed

by Special Metals Corp. for 25 years, he was named inventor of the year in 1986 for contributions to metal and alloy advancement. Bill was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are his wife Mary, two children, and five grandchildren.

JEAN ROELFS DACE ’46, March 15, Peoria. Jean was instrumental in starting the Institute for Learning in Retirement (now the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) at Bradley. In Milwaukee and Springfield she worked in public relations and fundraising for organizations such as Boys Club of America, Aid to Retarded Citizens, and Goodwill.

Her two children and a granddaughter survive.

LEONARD RICH ’46, Feb. 5, Bloomington.

A graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago Dental School, he practiced dentistry in Gridley until 1997. Leonard also headed the dental department of the Illinois Department of Corrections for 30 years. He announced football games for Gridley High School for four decades. He was a Korean War Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife Mary, three children, and a grandson.

HAYLEY YOUNG WESSLER ’08 and

Andrew Wessler were married on October 30, 2010. Hayley is an electronic ad specialist for Gannett Co. Inc. They live in West Des Moines, Iowa.

CLAYTON CHANCE ’43, Dec. 17, 2010, Cottonwood, Ariz. He was a professor emeritus of engineering technology at Northern Arizona University where he taught for 18 years. Previously he taught for 13 years at the University of Texas, where he earned his master’s and doctoral degrees. A World War II Army veteran, Clayton was active in his church. Three sons, seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren survive. His wife Rose died on February 2.

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1930s

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KAREN FILIP DAVIS ’05 and

Matthew Davis were married on October 9, 2010. Karen is an RN at Methodist Medical Center and recently received CNOR certification. They live in Peoria.

Current Job Title(s)_____________________________________________ Employer’s Name______________________________________________ Spouse name___________________________Maiden___________________ Is spouse a BU alum?_________If yes, spouse’s class year__________________

JOHN BANNON ’07 and KIMBERLY DuBOIS BANNON ’07 were married

on August 28, 2010. John is public relations manager for Central Illinois Foodbank. Kim graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in May and is a resident in obstetrics and gynecology at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. They live in Chicago.

If BU alum, degree_______________________________________________ Advanced Degree(s)______________________________________________ Institution_____________________________________________________ Current Job Title(s)_______________________________________________ Employer’s Name________________________________________________ Family information_______________________________________________

JILL BAUMBERGER NAYLOR ’07

and Derek Naylor were married on October 23, 2010. Jill is a librarian at Mt. Zion High School.

They live in Decatur.

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TRACY STALTER SONDAG ’08 and John Sondag were married on April 24, 2010. Tracy is an RN at Advocate Bromenn Medical Center. They live in Bloomington.

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WILLIAM HANNA ’47, Jan. 15, Rockville, Md. Bill served four terms as mayor of Rockville and also served as president of the Montgomery County Council. He held a master’s degree in economics from George Washington University. His civil service career was with NASA and the Social Security Administration. Bill was a World War II Army veteran and served in the Air Force Reserves. Survivors include his wife Annette, seven daughters, 15 grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters.

SALLIE LUKE JOHNSTON ’47, March 13, Peoria.

She was a teacher at Dunlap Grade School for more than 20 years until retiring in 1984. Sallie was a member of Sigma Kappa. Three sons, 10 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren survive.

ROBERT “BO” OSSENBECK ’48, Jan.13, Peoria.

He worked for Caterpillar for 37 years in Peoria, California, and Switzerland. He retired in 1985.

He was an active volunteer and a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. Survivors include his wife AVA CLEARY OSSENBECK ’49, five children, four grandchildren, and his sister RUTH OSSENBECK McAVOY ’49.

1940s

send address changes to:

pthomas@bradley.edu OR Alumni Records c/o Paula Thomas Bradley University 1501 W. Bradley Ave. Peoria, IL 61625

GRACE POTTKER ’31, March 31, Peoria. She was a photographic retoucher and colorist for Burchett Studios and Delayne Color Lab. She was 102. Grace was named the oldest living Bradley basketball fan when she turned 100.

WILLIAM KANNAPEL ’35, March 21, Danville. He was chief of medicine for Veteran’s Administration hospitals in Dwight and Danville for 24 years, followed by 16 years as chief of staff in Danville.

A World War II Army Medical Corps veteran, Bill was president of the school board in Dwight, as well as other organizations including the Audubon Society, Lions Club, and Outdoor Heritage Foundation. He was instrumental in starting the University of Illinois College of Medicine, Champaign. Surviving are his wife BETTY FOX KANNAPEL ’39, two daughters, and five grandchildren.

LYLE PAPENDICK ’35, Jan. 12, Red Bluff, Calif.

He was CEO of S.C. Bartlett Co. until selling the company in 1984. Active in Masonic work, he held the top Eastern Star office in Illinois in 1982. Three sons including DAVID PAPENDICK ’65, 13 grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren survive.

JEAN BICKERMAN BEST ’39, Feb. 25, Peoria.

A member of Chi Omega, she was involved with the Peoria Medical Society Alliance for many years.

She also was active in the Easter Seals Auxiliary.

Surviving are two sons, several grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

NELLIE VINSON LUDWIG ’39, March 3, Hoopeston.

She was office manager for a plumbing and heating firm for 26 years. Nellie sang in her church choir.

Her daughter, three grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren survive.

ROBERT WHITCOMB ’39, Feb. 4, Peoria. He was credit manager for Sears Roebuck. Bob was a member of Sigma Phi and was active in Bradley alumni organizations. An avid golfer, he also was a World War II Army veteran. Four children including SHARON WHITCOMB BURKLUND ’63, nine grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren survive.

LOUIS PAPE ’43, Feb. 18, 2010, New Braunfels, Texas. He farmed for 48 years in Illinois. He was active in Masonic work and his church. A World War II Army Air Corps veteran, he was shot down and held in a POW camp. Survivors include his wife Virginia, his daughter CHERYL PAPE DENSLOW ’70, two grandsons, and three great-grandchildren.

KEN McMULLEN ’44, Sept. 17, 2010, Oceanside, Calif. A World War II Navy veteran, he also attended Harvard Business School. Ken worked at Lockheed Martin. He was an avid golfer.

HERBERT ROSZELL JR. ’44, Feb. 1, Decatur. He worked at A.E. Staley Manufacturing Co. for 36 years, retiring as a director of the protein division.

A World War II Naval aviator, he held a degree from the University of Illinois. His wife OPAL MIRIAM BACKES ROSZELL ’43 survives.

WILLIAM BOESCH ’46, Jan. 9, Utica, N.Y. Employed

by Special Metals Corp. for 25 years, he was named inventor of the year in 1986 for contributions to metal and alloy advancement. Bill was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are his wife Mary, two children, and five grandchildren.

JEAN ROELFS DACE ’46, March 15, Peoria. Jean was instrumental in starting the Institute for Learning in Retirement (now the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) at Bradley. In Milwaukee and Springfield she worked in public relations and fundraising for organizations such as Boys Club of America, Aid to Retarded Citizens, and Goodwill.

Her two children and a granddaughter survive.

LEONARD RICH ’46, Feb. 5, Bloomington.

A graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago Dental School, he practiced dentistry in Gridley until 1997. Leonard also headed the dental department of the Illinois Department of Corrections for 30 years. He announced football games for Gridley High School for four decades. He was a Korean War Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife Mary, three children, and a grandson.

HAYLEY YOUNG WESSLER ’08 and

Andrew Wessler were married on October 30, 2010. Hayley is an electronic ad specialist for Gannett Co. Inc. They live in West Des Moines, Iowa.

CLAYTON CHANCE ’43, Dec. 17, 2010, Cottonwood, Ariz. He was a professor emeritus of engineering technology at Northern Arizona University where he taught for 18 years. Previously he taught for 13 years at the University of Texas, where he earned his master’s and doctoral degrees. A World War II Army veteran, Clayton was active in his church. Three sons, seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren survive. His wife Rose died on February 2.

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InMemory HENRY B. BROWN ’49, Jan. 6, Rockford. He was an engineer at Rehnberg-Jacobson Manufacturing.

His wife Linnea survives.

HOWARD LYKINS ’49, March 1, East Peoria. He was a service engineer at Caterpillar, retiring in 1986. A World War II Army Air Corps veteran, Howard also served in the Air National Guard.

He enjoyed gardening and woodworking. Surviving are his wife Runell, two children including DEBORAH LYKINS KAMP ’74, two grandchildren, and a greatgrandchild.

1950s

ALVIN ARONOVSKY ’50, Feb. 24, Columbus, Ohio.

He was a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force. Five children, eight grandchildren, and a great-grandson survive.

JAMES GARLS ’50, July 9, 2010, Pekin. He was an electrical engineer for Caterpillar for 25 years, retiring in 1972. Jim served in the Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean War. An amateur radio operator, he also enjoyed golf.

GEORGE HOGBERG ’50, Feb. 15, Rockford. He retired from Borg Warner in 1988. Earlier he worked at Rockford Machine Tool and Mechanics Universal Joint. He enjoyed fishing and restoring automobiles with his son. George was a World War II Army Air Force veteran.

LOUIS “PAUL” LECOUR ’50, Jan. 11, Kankakee.

He operated several businesses on Main Street in Peoria. His Toyota dealership was one of the first in the state. Paul was a World War II Navy veteran.

His wife Peggy and one daughter survive.

MARGARET ELLIS MILLER ’50, Dec. 29, 2010, Cambridge, Mass. She was a guidance counselor at the Escola Americana in Rio de Janeiro and the United Nations International School in New York City. Awarded an honorary doctorate from Marymount Manhattan College, she pioneered the teaching of psychology in high schools. She later worked as a property manager. Survivors include three children, her sister ALMA ELLIS PARRISH ’61, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

“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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EDWARD MORGAN ’50, March 15, Wheaton.

As an executive vice president with ServiceMaster, he helped launch overseas operations. He was instrumental in the founding of Central DuPage Hospital, serving on its board and two local school boards. In 2010 he received the first Leadership Circle Award from Wheaton Academy. He was a World War II Marine Corps veteran. Surviving are his wife Sally, seven children, 15 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

FLOYD PINGREE ’50, Feb. 9, Glendale Heights.

He served two terms as an alderman in St. Charles.

Floyd was a Marine Corps veteran. Survivors include his wife Mildred, three children, two stepchildren, and eight grandchildren.

CHESTER TRIM ’50, Aug. 2, 2010, San Antonio.

He ran the southern district of the Inter-American Geodetic Survey. Chet was a member of Rho Delta at Bradley. His children survive.

THOMAS ATKINSON ’51, Jan. 10, Seattle. He began working for Boeing in 1951. A World War II Navy veteran, Tom was hospitalized in the Panama Canal Zone and was the first member of the armed services to be given penicillin. Tom enjoyed fishing and hunting. Survivors include his wife Merla, two children, and two grandsons.

BENO ECHERD ’51, March 9, Morton. A World War II Army veteran, he was a test engineer at Caterpillar for 33 years. He enjoyed outdoor sports.

Surviving are his wife Ruth, two daughters, five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

RUSSELL MOORE ’51 MS ’55, March 22, East Peoria.

He was superintendent of schools in East Peoria for 20 years after teaching and coaching at high schools in East Peoria and Piper City. He served on the Fondulac Park Board and was a Marine Corps veteran. A Bradley football player, he was a member of the Bradley Athletics Hall of Fame. His wife Barbara, four children, and eight grandsons survive.

HENRY NIESCHLAG, MS ’51, March 15, Metamora.

He was a research chemist at the USDA Northern Regional Laboratory in Peoria. A World War II Army veteran, Henry was the organist at Christian Union Church for 40 years. Survivors include his wife Peggy, their children RUSSELL NIESCHLAG ’81 and ANITA NIESCHLAG O’NEILL ’85, and four grandchildren.

RALPH SCHIMMEL ’51, Jan. 17, Hagerstown, Md. He was a mechanical engineer for Mack Trucks.

Ralph was a World War II Navy veteran. His wife Bertha survives, along with two children and two grandchildren.

JACK HART ’52, Jan. 13, Glenview. He retired in 1990 after 37 years with CNA Insurance. He was an active Christian Scientist and enjoyed biking.

Jack was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are his wife Irma, a son, and two grandchildren.

FRANCES MYERS MATHIS ’53, Jan. 8, Henry. She had worked at the public library. Survivors include her husband Edward, three children, seven grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

BETTY HILL McCLINTICK ’53, Feb. 22, Peoria.

A member of Gamma Phi Beta, she was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband Tom and their two sons.

ROBERT SONGER ’53, March 19, Peoria. In 1997 Bob retired as a casualty claims specialist after a 25-year career with American Family Insurance.

He was an Army and Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. Bob was a member of Theta Xi. Two children and two grandchildren survive.

JOYCE LERMAN STRULL ’53, Feb. 16, Las Vegas.

She and her husband Donald owned Paul’s Liquor & Pipe Shop for 28 years before moving to San Diego and then Las Vegas. He survives, along with four children and six grandchildren.

RICHARD WASHBURN ’53 MA ’53, Feb. 12, Springfield. He was a sales rep for Standard Oil, Burroughs Corp., and Standard Register, retiring in 1990. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Dick was active in his church and Shrine activities. His wife Lois survives, along with their four daughters and four grandchildren.

LAWRENCE BASS ’54, Oct. 1, 2010, Arlington, Texas. He was an engineer with the FAA and later worked as a consultant in aeronautics. He was also a private pilot. He enjoyed genealogy and RV travel.

His wife Mary Alice survives.

GERALD HITT ’54, Aug. 12, 2010, Albuquerque, N.M. He served in the Air Force for 22 years, retiring as a lieutenant colonel. Jerry held a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Oklahoma. For 15 years he published a monthly newsletter about White Pine, Colorado, a mining town where he owned a cabin. Surviving are his wife Lois, two sons, and two grandchildren.

RONALD PILON ’54, March 18, Salem, S.C. He worked in marketing for Caterpillar for 37 years, retiring in 1992. He was involved in Peoria-area theater for 45 years. An Air Force veteran, Ron was a member of Sigma Chi. Survivors include his wife Marilyn, three children, and six grandchildren.

VIRGINIA VAN der MUELEN BURNS ’55, Dec. 27, 2010, St. Charles. She was a member of Sigma Kappa. Two daughters and six grandchildren survive.

ROBERT LUBKEMAN ’56, Feb. 5, Antioch. He was national facilities manager of A.C. Nielsen Co. and also operated Lake Region Home Design. An Army veteran, Bob also served in the Reserves. He was

the first president of the local Jaycees, and Rotary had honored him as a Paul Harris Fellow. Bob enjoyed beekeeping. He was a member of Theta Chi at Bradley. Surviving are his wife ANNETTE ERICKSON LUBKEMAN ’56, two sons including MATTHEW LUBKEMAN ’85, and three granddaughters.

LEE MARZOLO ’56, Jan. 6, Laguna Woods, Calif.

He was a freelance artist. A member of Theta Chi, Lee enjoyed singing in barbershop groups. His wife Ann and their children survive.

ROBERT POINDEXTER ’56 MA ’62, Jan. 6, East Peoria.

Bob was principal of Leroy High School. He was a veteran.

RAY WYKES ’56, Jan. 10, Cerritos, Calif. He worked for Rockwell International for 35 years. In 1968 he was awarded a patent for a space and reentry vehicle. Ray was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon.

His twin DON WYKES ’56 survives.

GERALD GROGG ’57, Jan. 14, Morton. A Korean War veteran, he worked in financial services, retiring in 1994. Survivors include his wife Shirley, four children, nine grandchildren, and five greatgrandchildren.

LEE RATTRAY ’57, Jan. 6, Algonquin. He built subdivisions of homes and apartments until retiring in 2003. Lee was the owner of Stop and Store Inc., a self-storage facility. For the past 25 years he bred and sold thoroughbred racehorses. Surviving are his wife Marilyn, three daughters, two stepchildren, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

RICHARD SCHWEICKERT ’59, Feb. 24, Morris. He was the city engineer for almost 50 years and was active in the community. Dick had owned Nettle Creek Golf Course. Survivors include his wife Judy, three children, six grandchildren, and four brothers including WILLIAM SCHWEICKERT ’65 and DOUG SCHWEICKERT ’73.

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JOHN AYMER ’60 MBA ’80, July 22, 2010, Marshalltown, Iowa. He was vice president of operations for Russell Pump & Engineering, and previously had worked for MEPCO Pumps. A 33rd degree Mason, he was also active in the Lincoln Trails Boy Scout Council and Kiwanis. John was a Korean War Air Force veteran. Surviving are his wife Shirley, three children, his mother, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

RON BROUD ’60, Feb. 1, New Lenox. He was president of Stannard Power Equipment. Ron was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Survivors include his wife Judy, two children, three stepchildren, and eight grandchildren.

SAM PENDOLA ’60 MA ’65, March 6, Lockport. He taught P.E. and coached cross country and track at Romeoville High School from 1971 to 1993. Earlier he taught in Lockport and Bellevue. His wife Sandra survives, along with two children and three grandchildren.

RAYMOND MERLE DICKEY ’61, Aug. 20, 2010, Metamora. He was an engineer for IDOT for 35 years, retiring in 1997. Merle was active in his church, and served 28 years on the Metamora Grade School Board. He was a Navy veteran and ran in local races. Survivors include his wife Gretta, two children, and two granddaughters.

GLENN ROBERSON, MA ’62, March 10, Peoria.

He was vice president of student services at Illinois Central College, and also had been vice president of school and state relations. He began his career as a teacher at Irving Grade School. Surviving are his wife Nickie Roberson, Bradley’s executive director of enrollment management office operations, sons LANCE ROBERSON ’87, ERIC M. ROBERSON ’88, and KEITH ROBERSON ’89, and two grandsons.

JOHN FAUSER ’64, Feb. 17, Morton. He worked at Klaus Radio and then as a regional sales rep for a plumbing firm, retiring in 2009. He played baseball at Bradley, and was a softball pitching coach for 30 years. Survivors include his wife Penny, five children, his mother, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

JEANNINE DeROSE IHRIG ’65, Jan. 21, River Forest.

She worked in special education at Oak Park River Forest High School, then as a school psychologist, and later as a dean. Survivors include her husband James, three children, and four grandchildren.

MARJORIE STEVER ’68, Feb. 10, Peoria. She taught at Pleasant Valley School for 20 years. Surviving are four children including RONALD STEVER ’68 and JAY STEVER, MS ’71, 11 grandchildren, and 14 greatgrandchildren.

1970s

CATHY TAYLOR WISE ’70, Nov. 25, 2010, Crystal

Lake.

SCOTT DANER ’75, Jan. 20, Wilmington, Del. Scott had been employed by the state of Delaware and the state of New Jersey. He enjoyed music. His wife Phyllis survives.

BRISEIDA DeLEON NORTHRUP ’75 MS ’77, July 3, 2010, Richardson, Texas. She was a clinical audiologist at the University of Texas, Dallas.

Survivors include her husband William, her parents, two children, a stepdaughter, and two granddaughters.

1980s

MARK CLAUSEN ’84, Dec. 25, 2010, Shorewood.

Mark was an engineer technician at Solvair Industries. He was a Boy Scout leader and was active in 4-H. Survivors include his wife Jackie, two sons, two stepchildren, and two step-grandchildren.

1990s

JOHN L. SULLIVAN ’90, Dec. 24, 2010, Peoria. He worked for Albanese Development at various hotels.

John retired from Proctor Endowment Home in 2005. He was a Marine Corps veteran. Five children including DAN SULLIVAN ’95, nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren survive.

CHRISTY BUMP PICTON ’91, Feb. 6, Lewistown.

She had been an RN at Methodist Medical Center.

An Army veteran, she was active in 4-H. Two daughters, her mother, and four grandchildren survive.

JENNIFER OSIOL HAENLE ’95, Feb. 2, Vernon Hills.

Survivors include her husband Mark, two children, and her mother, sister, and brother THOMAS OSIOL ’99.

PAULLA HOEHNE ’97, Jan. 10, Peoria. She retired from teaching at Pleasant Valley School and in School District 150. Her husband Stephen, two sons, and four grandchildren survive.

TINA DUNCAN LARSON ’98, March 1, Peoria.

Tina was an active member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. She enjoyed golf. Survivors include her husband Steve, and her daughter, parents, and grandson.

Faculty DR. mitchell raiborn, professor of accounting, died on May 11 in Brimfield. Beginning in 1981 he taught at Bradley for 30 years. He developed and maintained the analysis of financial trends for the NCAA. His textbook Basic Cost Accounting Concepts was translated into Spanish and is still used in Mexico. Dr. Raiborn held a doctoral degree from the University of Missouri and a master’s degree from the University of Texas. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Surviving are his wife Kathie, two sons including MICHAEL RAIBORN ’99, two stepchildren, and eight grandchildren.

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InMemory HENRY B. BROWN ’49, Jan. 6, Rockford. He was an engineer at Rehnberg-Jacobson Manufacturing.

His wife Linnea survives.

HOWARD LYKINS ’49, March 1, East Peoria. He was a service engineer at Caterpillar, retiring in 1986. A World War II Army Air Corps veteran, Howard also served in the Air National Guard.

He enjoyed gardening and woodworking. Surviving are his wife Runell, two children including DEBORAH LYKINS KAMP ’74, two grandchildren, and a greatgrandchild.

1950s

ALVIN ARONOVSKY ’50, Feb. 24, Columbus, Ohio.

He was a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force. Five children, eight grandchildren, and a great-grandson survive.

JAMES GARLS ’50, July 9, 2010, Pekin. He was an electrical engineer for Caterpillar for 25 years, retiring in 1972. Jim served in the Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean War. An amateur radio operator, he also enjoyed golf.

GEORGE HOGBERG ’50, Feb. 15, Rockford. He retired from Borg Warner in 1988. Earlier he worked at Rockford Machine Tool and Mechanics Universal Joint. He enjoyed fishing and restoring automobiles with his son. George was a World War II Army Air Force veteran.

LOUIS “PAUL” LECOUR ’50, Jan. 11, Kankakee.

He operated several businesses on Main Street in Peoria. His Toyota dealership was one of the first in the state. Paul was a World War II Navy veteran.

His wife Peggy and one daughter survive.

MARGARET ELLIS MILLER ’50, Dec. 29, 2010, Cambridge, Mass. She was a guidance counselor at the Escola Americana in Rio de Janeiro and the United Nations International School in New York City. Awarded an honorary doctorate from Marymount Manhattan College, she pioneered the teaching of psychology in high schools. She later worked as a property manager. Survivors include three children, her sister ALMA ELLIS PARRISH ’61, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

“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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EDWARD MORGAN ’50, March 15, Wheaton.

As an executive vice president with ServiceMaster, he helped launch overseas operations. He was instrumental in the founding of Central DuPage Hospital, serving on its board and two local school boards. In 2010 he received the first Leadership Circle Award from Wheaton Academy. He was a World War II Marine Corps veteran. Surviving are his wife Sally, seven children, 15 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

FLOYD PINGREE ’50, Feb. 9, Glendale Heights.

He served two terms as an alderman in St. Charles.

Floyd was a Marine Corps veteran. Survivors include his wife Mildred, three children, two stepchildren, and eight grandchildren.

CHESTER TRIM ’50, Aug. 2, 2010, San Antonio.

He ran the southern district of the Inter-American Geodetic Survey. Chet was a member of Rho Delta at Bradley. His children survive.

THOMAS ATKINSON ’51, Jan. 10, Seattle. He began working for Boeing in 1951. A World War II Navy veteran, Tom was hospitalized in the Panama Canal Zone and was the first member of the armed services to be given penicillin. Tom enjoyed fishing and hunting. Survivors include his wife Merla, two children, and two grandsons.

BENO ECHERD ’51, March 9, Morton. A World War II Army veteran, he was a test engineer at Caterpillar for 33 years. He enjoyed outdoor sports.

Surviving are his wife Ruth, two daughters, five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

RUSSELL MOORE ’51 MS ’55, March 22, East Peoria.

He was superintendent of schools in East Peoria for 20 years after teaching and coaching at high schools in East Peoria and Piper City. He served on the Fondulac Park Board and was a Marine Corps veteran. A Bradley football player, he was a member of the Bradley Athletics Hall of Fame. His wife Barbara, four children, and eight grandsons survive.

HENRY NIESCHLAG, MS ’51, March 15, Metamora.

He was a research chemist at the USDA Northern Regional Laboratory in Peoria. A World War II Army veteran, Henry was the organist at Christian Union Church for 40 years. Survivors include his wife Peggy, their children RUSSELL NIESCHLAG ’81 and ANITA NIESCHLAG O’NEILL ’85, and four grandchildren.

RALPH SCHIMMEL ’51, Jan. 17, Hagerstown, Md. He was a mechanical engineer for Mack Trucks.

Ralph was a World War II Navy veteran. His wife Bertha survives, along with two children and two grandchildren.

JACK HART ’52, Jan. 13, Glenview. He retired in 1990 after 37 years with CNA Insurance. He was an active Christian Scientist and enjoyed biking.

Jack was a World War II Army veteran. Surviving are his wife Irma, a son, and two grandchildren.

FRANCES MYERS MATHIS ’53, Jan. 8, Henry. She had worked at the public library. Survivors include her husband Edward, three children, seven grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

BETTY HILL McCLINTICK ’53, Feb. 22, Peoria.

A member of Gamma Phi Beta, she was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband Tom and their two sons.

ROBERT SONGER ’53, March 19, Peoria. In 1997 Bob retired as a casualty claims specialist after a 25-year career with American Family Insurance.

He was an Army and Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. Bob was a member of Theta Xi. Two children and two grandchildren survive.

JOYCE LERMAN STRULL ’53, Feb. 16, Las Vegas.

She and her husband Donald owned Paul’s Liquor & Pipe Shop for 28 years before moving to San Diego and then Las Vegas. He survives, along with four children and six grandchildren.

RICHARD WASHBURN ’53 MA ’53, Feb. 12, Springfield. He was a sales rep for Standard Oil, Burroughs Corp., and Standard Register, retiring in 1990. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Dick was active in his church and Shrine activities. His wife Lois survives, along with their four daughters and four grandchildren.

LAWRENCE BASS ’54, Oct. 1, 2010, Arlington, Texas. He was an engineer with the FAA and later worked as a consultant in aeronautics. He was also a private pilot. He enjoyed genealogy and RV travel.

His wife Mary Alice survives.

GERALD HITT ’54, Aug. 12, 2010, Albuquerque, N.M. He served in the Air Force for 22 years, retiring as a lieutenant colonel. Jerry held a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Oklahoma. For 15 years he published a monthly newsletter about White Pine, Colorado, a mining town where he owned a cabin. Surviving are his wife Lois, two sons, and two grandchildren.

RONALD PILON ’54, March 18, Salem, S.C. He worked in marketing for Caterpillar for 37 years, retiring in 1992. He was involved in Peoria-area theater for 45 years. An Air Force veteran, Ron was a member of Sigma Chi. Survivors include his wife Marilyn, three children, and six grandchildren.

VIRGINIA VAN der MUELEN BURNS ’55, Dec. 27, 2010, St. Charles. She was a member of Sigma Kappa. Two daughters and six grandchildren survive.

ROBERT LUBKEMAN ’56, Feb. 5, Antioch. He was national facilities manager of A.C. Nielsen Co. and also operated Lake Region Home Design. An Army veteran, Bob also served in the Reserves. He was

the first president of the local Jaycees, and Rotary had honored him as a Paul Harris Fellow. Bob enjoyed beekeeping. He was a member of Theta Chi at Bradley. Surviving are his wife ANNETTE ERICKSON LUBKEMAN ’56, two sons including MATTHEW LUBKEMAN ’85, and three granddaughters.

LEE MARZOLO ’56, Jan. 6, Laguna Woods, Calif.

He was a freelance artist. A member of Theta Chi, Lee enjoyed singing in barbershop groups. His wife Ann and their children survive.

ROBERT POINDEXTER ’56 MA ’62, Jan. 6, East Peoria.

Bob was principal of Leroy High School. He was a veteran.

RAY WYKES ’56, Jan. 10, Cerritos, Calif. He worked for Rockwell International for 35 years. In 1968 he was awarded a patent for a space and reentry vehicle. Ray was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon.

His twin DON WYKES ’56 survives.

GERALD GROGG ’57, Jan. 14, Morton. A Korean War veteran, he worked in financial services, retiring in 1994. Survivors include his wife Shirley, four children, nine grandchildren, and five greatgrandchildren.

LEE RATTRAY ’57, Jan. 6, Algonquin. He built subdivisions of homes and apartments until retiring in 2003. Lee was the owner of Stop and Store Inc., a self-storage facility. For the past 25 years he bred and sold thoroughbred racehorses. Surviving are his wife Marilyn, three daughters, two stepchildren, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

RICHARD SCHWEICKERT ’59, Feb. 24, Morris. He was the city engineer for almost 50 years and was active in the community. Dick had owned Nettle Creek Golf Course. Survivors include his wife Judy, three children, six grandchildren, and four brothers including WILLIAM SCHWEICKERT ’65 and DOUG SCHWEICKERT ’73.

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JOHN AYMER ’60 MBA ’80, July 22, 2010, Marshalltown, Iowa. He was vice president of operations for Russell Pump & Engineering, and previously had worked for MEPCO Pumps. A 33rd degree Mason, he was also active in the Lincoln Trails Boy Scout Council and Kiwanis. John was a Korean War Air Force veteran. Surviving are his wife Shirley, three children, his mother, six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

RON BROUD ’60, Feb. 1, New Lenox. He was president of Stannard Power Equipment. Ron was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Survivors include his wife Judy, two children, three stepchildren, and eight grandchildren.

SAM PENDOLA ’60 MA ’65, March 6, Lockport. He taught P.E. and coached cross country and track at Romeoville High School from 1971 to 1993. Earlier he taught in Lockport and Bellevue. His wife Sandra survives, along with two children and three grandchildren.

RAYMOND MERLE DICKEY ’61, Aug. 20, 2010, Metamora. He was an engineer for IDOT for 35 years, retiring in 1997. Merle was active in his church, and served 28 years on the Metamora Grade School Board. He was a Navy veteran and ran in local races. Survivors include his wife Gretta, two children, and two granddaughters.

GLENN ROBERSON, MA ’62, March 10, Peoria.

He was vice president of student services at Illinois Central College, and also had been vice president of school and state relations. He began his career as a teacher at Irving Grade School. Surviving are his wife Nickie Roberson, Bradley’s executive director of enrollment management office operations, sons LANCE ROBERSON ’87, ERIC M. ROBERSON ’88, and KEITH ROBERSON ’89, and two grandsons.

JOHN FAUSER ’64, Feb. 17, Morton. He worked at Klaus Radio and then as a regional sales rep for a plumbing firm, retiring in 2009. He played baseball at Bradley, and was a softball pitching coach for 30 years. Survivors include his wife Penny, five children, his mother, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

JEANNINE DeROSE IHRIG ’65, Jan. 21, River Forest.

She worked in special education at Oak Park River Forest High School, then as a school psychologist, and later as a dean. Survivors include her husband James, three children, and four grandchildren.

MARJORIE STEVER ’68, Feb. 10, Peoria. She taught at Pleasant Valley School for 20 years. Surviving are four children including RONALD STEVER ’68 and JAY STEVER, MS ’71, 11 grandchildren, and 14 greatgrandchildren.

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CATHY TAYLOR WISE ’70, Nov. 25, 2010, Crystal

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SCOTT DANER ’75, Jan. 20, Wilmington, Del. Scott had been employed by the state of Delaware and the state of New Jersey. He enjoyed music. His wife Phyllis survives.

BRISEIDA DeLEON NORTHRUP ’75 MS ’77, July 3, 2010, Richardson, Texas. She was a clinical audiologist at the University of Texas, Dallas.

Survivors include her husband William, her parents, two children, a stepdaughter, and two granddaughters.

1980s

MARK CLAUSEN ’84, Dec. 25, 2010, Shorewood.

Mark was an engineer technician at Solvair Industries. He was a Boy Scout leader and was active in 4-H. Survivors include his wife Jackie, two sons, two stepchildren, and two step-grandchildren.

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JOHN L. SULLIVAN ’90, Dec. 24, 2010, Peoria. He worked for Albanese Development at various hotels.

John retired from Proctor Endowment Home in 2005. He was a Marine Corps veteran. Five children including DAN SULLIVAN ’95, nine grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren survive.

CHRISTY BUMP PICTON ’91, Feb. 6, Lewistown.

She had been an RN at Methodist Medical Center.

An Army veteran, she was active in 4-H. Two daughters, her mother, and four grandchildren survive.

JENNIFER OSIOL HAENLE ’95, Feb. 2, Vernon Hills.

Survivors include her husband Mark, two children, and her mother, sister, and brother THOMAS OSIOL ’99.

PAULLA HOEHNE ’97, Jan. 10, Peoria. She retired from teaching at Pleasant Valley School and in School District 150. Her husband Stephen, two sons, and four grandchildren survive.

TINA DUNCAN LARSON ’98, March 1, Peoria.

Tina was an active member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. She enjoyed golf. Survivors include her husband Steve, and her daughter, parents, and grandson.

Faculty DR. mitchell raiborn, professor of accounting, died on May 11 in Brimfield. Beginning in 1981 he taught at Bradley for 30 years. He developed and maintained the analysis of financial trends for the NCAA. His textbook Basic Cost Accounting Concepts was translated into Spanish and is still used in Mexico. Dr. Raiborn held a doctoral degree from the University of Missouri and a master’s degree from the University of Texas. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Surviving are his wife Kathie, two sons including MICHAEL RAIBORN ’99, two stepchildren, and eight grandchildren.

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June 24 Chicago Bradley University Communication Alumni Network (BU-CAN) Chicago Networking Reception, Phoenix Gallery, 1829 S. Halsted St., 5:30–7:30 p.m.

June 26 Oak Brook Meet men’s basketball head coach Geno Ford, Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort, 3500 Midwest Road, 3–5 p.m.

June 27 Chicago Chicagoland golf outing, Royal Fox Country Club, St. Charles, 11:30 a.m.; lunch, golf, and dinner

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Arizona Alumni gathered for an annual Avanti’s tailgate party and Chicago Cubs spring training game on March 20 at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Ariz.

Chicago RICHARD TULLOCH ’97, business development manager for I.A. Consulting, was one of 15 alumni who networked with nearly 160 prospective students and their parents during the Chicago new student gala at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort on April 10. 3 Dallas President Joanne Glasser visited with about 50 alumni and friends at the home of AUDREY LIMONTA ANDERSON ’80 and CHUCK ANDERSON ’79 on April 12. 4 Sigma Chi Reception About 50 Bradley University Sigma Chi brothers and friends gathered for a reception to reminisce about Bradley and hear Lori Winters Fan ’80, executive director of alumni relations, talk about new developments on campus at the Four Points Sheraton Chicago O’Hare on May 20. 5 Springfield Following his presentation about stem cell research, Dr. Craig Cady spoke with PHILLIP LITCHFIELD ’05 at an alumni event on April 28 in Springfield. Cady, assistant professor of biology, discussed his research in heart disease, cancer, and Parkinson’s disease. 6 Graduation Reception Many new alumni and their families celebrated commencement at the graduation reception on May 13. Shown with President Glasser are, from left, PETER WALTON ’11, LISA GOMBERT ’11, RACHEL GRUMBINE ’11, KEVIN McCLELLAND ’11, and DANIEL REID ’11.

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June 24 Chicago Bradley University Communication Alumni Network (BU-CAN) Chicago Networking Reception, Phoenix Gallery, 1829 S. Halsted St., 5:30–7:30 p.m.

June 26 Oak Brook Meet men’s basketball head coach Geno Ford, Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort, 3500 Midwest Road, 3–5 p.m.

June 27 Chicago Chicagoland golf outing, Royal Fox Country Club, St. Charles, 11:30 a.m.; lunch, golf, and dinner

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Visit bualum.org and click the “First Time Login” link.

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On the next screen, enter your name and click the “Find” button.

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August 7 St. Louis Alumni picnic and student send-off, Stacy Park, Olivette, 1–3 p.m.

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August 12 Peoria CIBAC Bratfest, Jimmy’s Bar, 5 p.m.

August 31 Chicago 50 Plus Club reception, Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse, Yorktown Shopping Center, Lombard, 11:30 a.m.

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Arizona Alumni gathered for an annual Avanti’s tailgate party and Chicago Cubs spring training game on March 20 at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa, Ariz.

Chicago RICHARD TULLOCH ’97, business development manager for I.A. Consulting, was one of 15 alumni who networked with nearly 160 prospective students and their parents during the Chicago new student gala at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort on April 10. 3 Dallas President Joanne Glasser visited with about 50 alumni and friends at the home of AUDREY LIMONTA ANDERSON ’80 and CHUCK ANDERSON ’79 on April 12. 4 Sigma Chi Reception About 50 Bradley University Sigma Chi brothers and friends gathered for a reception to reminisce about Bradley and hear Lori Winters Fan ’80, executive director of alumni relations, talk about new developments on campus at the Four Points Sheraton Chicago O’Hare on May 20. 5 Springfield Following his presentation about stem cell research, Dr. Craig Cady spoke with PHILLIP LITCHFIELD ’05 at an alumni event on April 28 in Springfield. Cady, assistant professor of biology, discussed his research in heart disease, cancer, and Parkinson’s disease. 6 Graduation Reception Many new alumni and their families celebrated commencement at the graduation reception on May 13. Shown with President Glasser are, from left, PETER WALTON ’11, LISA GOMBERT ’11, RACHEL GRUMBINE ’11, KEVIN McCLELLAND ’11, and DANIEL REID ’11.

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About the time many parents are home getting ready for bed, their college students are preparing to “go out.” For the past 2½ years, Bradley has regularly staged Late Night BU, a social destination for the hours of 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Food and fun are offered, but not alcohol.

Twenty-five Late Night BUs have been presented since the October 2008 dedication of the popular Markin Family Student Recreation Center; some of the events are so elaborate, they might be called extravaganzas.

Last January, for example, seven interactive media students and their instructors staged a rock show. While other talented students impersonated celebs like Britney Spears and Billy Idol, the show-goers used their cell phones to rate the performances.

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Not every event is technology driven.

Sometimes students mingle with llamas, chinchillas, and wallabies. Besides the petting zoos, there’s been a beach party, casino night, ice and roller skating, laser tag, makeovers, dancing, an ’80s night, and a recent Harry Potter theme — to name just a few. Students work as event coordinators to help plan one particular night.

No matter what the theme, there’s always free food (often donated by local companies), new twists on old games, photo booths, crafts, giant inflatables, and some serious prizes. In March the winner of a scavenger hunt was rewarded with airline tickets to Orlando, along with theme park admission.

LYNDSEY WITHERS hawkins ’07 MA ’08, coordinator of Bradley’s alcohol education and awareness programs, reports that Late Night BU attendance has risen steadily — events in 2008–09 averaged 850 students, while this school year the average climbed to 1,200. Events are planned for weekend nights and “high-risk” evenings such as the night before Study Day. A record crowd of more than 2,200 turned out for a carnivalthemed Late Night BU the Saturday after classes began last August.

A recent survey asked what participants would have done if they hadn’t attended Late Night BU. Almost 25 percent said they would have been drinking, says Hawkins.

For Bradley administrators and the three campus groups responsible for Late Night BU that means the program is making a real difference.

—Gayle Erwin McDowell ’77 Photos by Duane Zehr and staff

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About the time many parents are home getting ready for bed, their college students are preparing to “go out.” For the past 2½ years, Bradley has regularly staged Late Night BU, a social destination for the hours of 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Food and fun are offered, but not alcohol.

Twenty-five Late Night BUs have been presented since the October 2008 dedication of the popular Markin Family Student Recreation Center; some of the events are so elaborate, they might be called extravaganzas.

Last January, for example, seven interactive media students and their instructors staged a rock show. While other talented students impersonated celebs like Britney Spears and Billy Idol, the show-goers used their cell phones to rate the performances.

Attendees took part in other high-energy interactive games, also created by students.

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Not every event is technology driven.

Sometimes students mingle with llamas, chinchillas, and wallabies. Besides the petting zoos, there’s been a beach party, casino night, ice and roller skating, laser tag, makeovers, dancing, an ’80s night, and a recent Harry Potter theme — to name just a few. Students work as event coordinators to help plan one particular night.

No matter what the theme, there’s always free food (often donated by local companies), new twists on old games, photo booths, crafts, giant inflatables, and some serious prizes. In March the winner of a scavenger hunt was rewarded with airline tickets to Orlando, along with theme park admission.

LYNDSEY WITHERS hawkins ’07 MA ’08, coordinator of Bradley’s alcohol education and awareness programs, reports that Late Night BU attendance has risen steadily — events in 2008–09 averaged 850 students, while this school year the average climbed to 1,200. Events are planned for weekend nights and “high-risk” evenings such as the night before Study Day. A record crowd of more than 2,200 turned out for a carnivalthemed Late Night BU the Saturday after classes began last August.

A recent survey asked what participants would have done if they hadn’t attended Late Night BU. Almost 25 percent said they would have been drinking, says Hawkins.

For Bradley administrators and the three campus groups responsible for Late Night BU that means the program is making a real difference.

—Gayle Erwin McDowell ’77 Photos by Duane Zehr and staff

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