Fall 2018 Kentucky Alumni Magazine by UK Alumni Association

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Bill Gatton Student Center: Honoring campus traditions and building new connections

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Fall 2018 • Volume 89 • Number 3

The Bill Gatton Student Center is the newest UK facility built to enhance students’ campus experience. Photo: Mark Cornelison, UK Public Relations & Marketing

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Valerie Wright ’72 CI: A storied career

The corner of Avenue of Champions and South Limestone has been transformed by this huge state-ofthe-art facility that snakes along the sidewalk. Valerie Ellison Wright, who has written and edited thousands of stories for newspapers and magazines across the country, is now in the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame. By Christina Noll

Every dollar counts: Scholarships increase access, boost retention

In 2016, UK piloted Leveraging Economic Affordability for Developing Success (LEADS), a program designed to reduce students’ excessive unmet need.

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By Molly Williamson

Celebrate 2018 UK Homecoming and Reunions Weekend!

Leading by example

Check out our schedule of events and plan to return to campus to reconnect with former classmates and see our newest buildings. Meet the newest members of the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors who have not previously held an elected board seat. By Linda Perry

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Presidential Conversation Pride in Blue UK News Blue Horizons Alumni Engagement

The Kentucky women’s track & field team placed fourth at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon, with Head Coach Edrick Floréal. Photo: Elliott Hess

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Officers J. Fritz Skeen ’72 ’73 BE- President Taunya Phillips ’87 EN, ’04 BE - President-elect Hannah Miner Myers ’93 ED - Treasurer Timothy L. Walsh - Secretary District Michael W. Anderson ’92 BE Robert Price Atkinson ’97 CI Dr. William G. Bacon Jr. ’82 ’85 MED Nicole Ramsey Blackwelder ’86 ’87 PHA Jacob V. Broderick ’05 BE John S. Cain ’86 BE James E. Cantrell ’76 EN Shane T. Carlin ’95 AFE Rebecca F. Caudill ’72 ’76 ED Andrew M. Cecil ’99 AS Shiela D. Corley ’94 AS, ’95 AFE William “Bill” M. Corum ’64 BE Elizabeth “Betsy” Coleman Cox ’69 AS D. Michael Coyle ’62 BE, ’65 LAW Robert “Rob” L. Crady III ’94 BE Amanda Mills Cutright ’06 CI Bruce E. Danhauer ’77 AFE Ruth Cecelia Day ’85 BE Erin Endersby ’01 EN Erik N. Evans ’82 BE Robert Michael Gray ’80 ’81 BE Austin H. Hays ’03 BE Vicki S. Hiestand ’93 BE John T. “Jay” Hornback ’04 EN Dr. H. Fred Howard ’79 AS, ’82 DE Dr. Michael H. Huang ’89 AS, ’93 MED Daniel C. Jenkins ’97 CI Tanya Bauer Jones ’81 BE Dr. Frank Kendrick ’90 ’92 DE Shelia M. Key ’91 PHA Leo M. Labrillazo ’90 FA Susan L. Liszeski ’84 AFE Beatty L. London ’00 BE Thomas K. Mathews ’93 AS Janie McKenzie-Wells ’83 AS, ’86 LAW Herbert A. Miller Jr. ’72 AS, ’76 LAW Grant T. Mills ’09 AS Matthew “Matt” C. Minner ’93 AS Ashley “Tip” Mixson III ’80 BE Sherry Remington Moak ’81 BE Dr. W. Mark Myers ’87 DE Will L. Nash ’06 AS Tonya B. Parsons ’91 AS Abigail O. Payne ’05 CI Porter G. Peeples Sr. ’68 ED Ronald “Ronnie” M. Perchik ’82 BE Nicholas C. Phelps ’08 BE Charles “Chad” D. Polk ’94 DES Jim A. Richardson ’70 AS, ’72 ED Robert J. Riddle ’11 AFE Sean Riddle ’12 AFE John D. Ryan ’92 ’95 BE Philip Schardein ’02 BE Mary L. Shelman ’81 EN George B. Spragens ’93 BE R. Michael Stacy ’95 BE Lee H. Stewart ’92 CI Mary “Kekee” Szorcsik ’72 BE Kendra Lorene Wadsworth ’06 ED Rachel Watts Webb ’05 CI Lori E. Wells ’96 BE Scott Wittich ’75 BE At Large Phillip D. Elder ’86 AFE Jennifer A. Parks ’77 AS Jane Cobb Pickering ’74 ED Quentin R. Tyler ’02 ’05 AFE, ’11 AS Amelia Brown Wilson ’03 ’06 AFE, ’11 ED Nicholas D. Wilson ’03 AS, ’05 GS

College Michelle McDonald ’84 AFE, ’92 ED - Agriculture Winn F. Williams ’71 AS - Arts & Sciences James Brownlow Bryant ’67 BE - Business & Economics Jeremy L. Jarvi ’02 CI - Communication & Information Dr. Clifford J. Lowdenback ’99 AS, ’03 DE - Dentistry Lu Ann Holmes ’79 DES - Design Martha Elizabeth Randolph ’83 BE, ’87 ’92 ED - Education Vacant - Engineering Vacant - Fine Arts Barbara R. Sanders ’72 AS, ’76 ED - Health Sciences Janis E. Clark ’78 GS, ’85 LAW - Law Dr. Emery A. Wilson ’68 ’72 MED - Medicine Patricia K. Howard ’83 ’90 ’04 NUR - Nursing Lynn Harrelson ’73 PHA - Pharmacy Vacant - Public Health Willis K. Bright Jr. ’66 SW - Social Work Alumni Trustees Dr. Michael A. Christian ’76 AS, ’80 DE Cammie DeShields Grant ’77 LCC, ’79 ED Rachel Watts Webb ’05 CI Appointed Jo Hern Curris ’63 AS, ’75 LAW - Honorary Katie Eiserman ’01 ED - Athletics Thomas W. Harris ’85 AS - University Relations Stan R. Key ’72 ED - Honorary D. Michael Richey ’74 ’79 AFE - Philanthropy Marian Moore Sims ’72 ’76 ED - Honorary Bobby C. Whitaker ’58 CI - Honorary Noor Ali - Student Government Association Vacant - University Senate

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Presidential Conversation

Per angusta ad augusta. In 1878, following a rancorous debate, the state legislature separated the young Agricultural and Mechanical College from then Kentucky University. The split yielded seemingly insurmountable financial hardship for the fledgling land-grant college in central Kentucky. But Latin and civil historian professor James K. Patterson — UK’s first president — understood the importance of this place. So, Patterson financed the construction of our first buildings on recently donated land in Lexington and set our small campus on a path to a firmer financial foundation. He led an advocacy effort to convince Kentucky lawmakers of the need for a halfcent levy to support what would later become the University of Kentucky. “Per angusta ad augusta,” Patterson likely opined at the time. “Through difficulties to honors.” Some 40 years later, an economist, Frank L. McVey, would lead UK through the darkness of World War I and the despair of the Great Depression. Nearly 15 years into his presidency, he faced a state legislature that awarded more capital projects to the Commonwealth’s normal schools than its fastest growing flagship university. It was a time when every effort to increase tax revenues to support education went down in defeat. It was a time when opening the university was in question, and faculty endured slashes in pay. McVey created UK’s first public-private partnership with a local bank to build a residence hall. He raised funds for a credit union so that faculty could secure low-interest loans to survive the Depression. And he never stopped dreaming and planning — telling people the university needed to set aside land for colleges of medicine and pharmacy. Through difficulties to honors. UK’s story was punctuated by both challenge and success. These are not stories of despair — ours is a history not of lost opportunity, but of resiliency and the will of our academic community to persevere. Our story is one of — through extraordinary measure in the face of uncommon odds — triumph and achievement. Seven years ago, we faced more than $1 billion in differed maintenance and accessibility needs in facilities across our campus, uncompetitive compensation for faculty and staff, stubborn progress in graduation and retention rates, an expressed desire to foster a more diverse and supportive community, and declining state investment in the wake of the Great Recession. It would have been easy to succumb to our circumstance, but the uncommon commitment of the UK family — our grace under fire and shared belief of what we owe to one another

and those we serve — fueled our resolve. Together, we boldly planned an ambitious path and, as a result, today we have: • Invested $2.3 billion to rebuild and grow our academic, research, community and health care spaces to improve access and collaborative opportunities across our campus • Grown our enrollment beyond 30,400 undergraduate and graduate students • Achieved record graduation and retention rates • Decreased the rate of annual tuition rate increases to the lowest in more than two decades • Increased our investment in financial aid and scholarships to help ensure that unmet financial need would not be a barrier to a college degree • Ranked among the top public universities for National Merit, National Achievement and National Hispanic Scholars • Expanded our research portfolio as reflected in expenditures totaling $378 million in the last fiscal year • Earned a “Diversity Champion” distinction from Insight Into Diversity Magazine for our unyielding commitment to diversity and inclusion • Supported our faculty and staff through six consecutive years of pay raises • Named among the Great Colleges to Work For in 2018 by the Chronicle of Higher Education • Welcomed new donors and friends of the university who invested more than $200 million in the last fiscal year • Connected with more than 1 million Kentuckians through Extension Services • Treated a record number of patients in UK HealthCare and clinics across the Commonwealth In varied and dynamic ways, the university showcases our journey through difficulties to honors that are the result of the extraordinary power of “we.” When I joined the UK family seven years ago, I remarked that in my first visit to campus, Mary Lynne and I “felt in a meaningful and lasting manner its defining character — what I feel is the soul of the university.” I saw a shared commitment to identify and achieve extraordinary goals, no matter the challenges before us. I continue to be inspired by that commitment every day in your actions. We are about to embark on an ambitious, comprehensive fundraising campaign that will define the future for your alma mater. Our success in this campaign will determine if we can provide greater access to a quality education for more students; address the cultural, social, health, and economic challenges of our day; work in and with communities across our state and well beyond our borders; and heal families in need of sophisticated care. In ways known and unknown, our story is written by pioneers and providers, bold dreamers and strategic thinkers, and a shared commitment to one another. Those goals, our determination to meet them, and the actions of this community have and will continue to serve us as the University for Kentucky.

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Pride in Blue

Letter from UK Alumni Association president Connections. It’s the connections we made at the University of Kentucky during our years on campus that keep us coming back. My career with IBM took me around the country, but I never lost my connection to UK. That is the sentiment of so many of our alumni — UK will always bring us home. My love of this university is why I am so honored to represent members of the UK Alumni AssoFritz Skeen ciation and all UK alumni as your president for 2018-2019. But what makes us stay connected to UK? For generations of students, it is membership in fraternities and sororities. I am a member of Phi Sigma Kappa. There are always the connections to UK sports, either as a student-athlete or as a fan cheering on the Wildcats. Maybe you were involved in student government or active in your college or other student organizations. For the last 12 years, thousands of students have worked on DanceBlue, UK’s 24-hour dance marathon that has raised more than $13.4 million for Kentucky Children’s Hospital. The DanceBlue Kentucky Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic opened its new facility in 2017 after a complete renovation funded solely from DanceBlue. Playing in the Wildcat Marching Band is another of my many connections to UK. I came to band camp and became a member of the Wildcat Marching Band and Pep Band in 1968, a major year of change for the band. Women were in the band playing instruments for the first time. That same year brought a new band director, William Harry Clarke. This year, on Nov. 3, the Alumni Band will honor Clarke’s 50-year association with the Wildcat Marching Band and the School of Music. We expect a nice turnout, and I so look

Some members of the UK Alumni Band and their spouses attended the recent UK Alumni Association Board of Directors Summer Workshop. Left to right are Ronald Tudor; Peggy Tudor ’73 ’83 NUR, ’07 ED; Frank Wells Jr.; Janie McKenzieWells ’83 AS, ’86 LAW; Helen Skeen; Fritz Skeen ’72 ’73 BE; Tracy Lovan ’84 ED; and Joel Lovan ’77 FA. 6

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forward to marching across the field playing “On, On, U. of K.” on a sousaphone. This will bring back so many great connections to UK for me. Now a new generation of Wildcats is going to have its own connection to UK with the Bill Gatton Student Center, our cover story in this issue. It will be a place where friendships begin, where spouses meet each other for the first time and memories to last a lifetime are made. Six years ago, the UK Alumni Association dedicated Wildcat Alumni Plaza, one of the newest and most popular UK traditions. Bowman, the name of the plaza’s sculptured wildcat, has become a place where new and future students have their picture taken, and again take pictures upon graduation or on their return to campus. Our magazine always features alumni doing great things around the country, all with a tremendous connection to UK. This issue is no exception. Valerie Ellison Wright ’72 CI is a journalist based in Texas, who has been inducted into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame. And Stephen Foltz ’86 AFE is director of horticulture at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, helping to make it one of the preeminent zoos in the country. For whatever your reason, you have developed a connection to our university that you will carry long after you have left. And as our university grows, future generations will make traditional connections, as well as new ones. I hope by reading this issue of the magazine, it will rekindle for you some connection to UK and that you will learn more about our great university and reach out and CONNECT to UK. Because as it is inscribed on the wall at the new student center, “There is us, there is this university.” Go Big Blue!

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UK News

UK names two new deans Rudolph G. Buchheit has been selected as the dean of the UK College of Engineering and Simon J. Sheather is the new dean of the UK Gatton College of Business & Economics. Buchheit was associate dean for academic affairs and administration of the College of Engineering at Ohio State University. “I am absolutely delighted to be joining the faculty, staff and students in the Rudolph G. Buchheit College of Engineering. I look forward to the opportunity to grow and further strengthen the college’s academic programs and research impact for the benefit of the college’s stakeholders, the university and the Commonwealth,” he said. Buchheit earned his bachelor’s degree in engineering science at Loyola University Maryland. He also has a master’s degree and doctoral degree in materials science from the University of Virginia. Buchheit served as department chairman of Materials Science and Engineering at Ohio State from October 2006-August 2014. Before joining Ohio State, Buchheit was a senior member of the technical staff in the Materials and Process Sciences Directorate at Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico. Buchheit’s research is in the area of corrosion science and engineering with emphasis on the chemistry and electrochemistry of corrosion, corrosion modeling and corrosion prediction; mostly related to aluminum alloys and products. He has also worked in the area of surface engineering, including surface modification and corrosion resistant coatings. Buchheit succeeds Lawrence Holloway, who has served as interim dean since July 2016. Sheather was professor and interim director of Texas A&M University Institute of Data Science, as well as academic director

of MS (Analytics) and Online Programs in the Department of Statistics. Texas A&M, like UK, is a member of the Southeastern Conference. A native of Australia, Sheather received numerous awards for his teaching, research and mentorship during an 18-year tenure at the Australian Graduate School of Management, part of the University of New South Wales. Upon joining the faculty at Texas A&M in 2005, Sheather served as chairman of the Department of Statistics for nine years. He also has extensive experience working with industry and government developing practical predictive models for big data. Sheather is impressed with the academic excellence of the Gatton College and is looking forward to continuing to grow undergraduate and graduate student enrollment. He plans to propose an online version of the University of Kentucky MBA program, which Gatton faculty members have been in the process of developing. “When I visited the Gatton College during the interview process at UK, I was struck by the intelligence and enthusiasm of the students, the outstanding quality of the faculty in their commitment to teaching and research, and the dedication of the staff,” he said. “And when you add in the marvelous new facilities the college’s alumni and friends have made possible through their philanthropy, I could not be more excited about this opportunity.” Sheather graduated with 1st Class Honours in mathematical statistics from the University of Melbourne, before earning his Ph.D. in statistics from La Trobe University, also located in Australia. ■ Simon J. Sheather

OutSouth oral history project tells stories of region’s LGBTQ* community An understanding of the power of oral history to tell personal journeys brought together the UK Office of LGBTQ* Resources and Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History to create OutSouth, a unique repository for preserving the stories of LGBTQ* Southerners and/or individuals who have made significant contributions to LGBTQ* life in the U.S. South. “There are relatively very few primary sources in archives around the world that document the lives of LGBTQ* individuals. OutSouth is designed to use oral history to record and preserve the life stories of LGBTQ* individuals and communities in the South and begin to build archival resources for future listeners,” said Lance Poston, the director of the Office of LGBTQ* Resources. Through OutSouth, the partnership will also provide a platform for highlighting other gender and sexuality-related oral 8

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history projects that currently exist or are in development, ensuring easier access to these valuable resources for scholars and others wishing to explore these rich histories. OutSouth came to fruition after Poston and Nunn Center Director Doug Boyd began brainstorming ideas last year. By April 2017, the project recorded its first interview. OutSouth then picked up steam in December 2017 when gender and women’s studies doctoral student Adriana Sisko was hired to conduct the interviews. Sisko’s focus of study and research is in the history of sexuality/history of sexual identity. A year later, OutSouth in its prototype phase is already home to 20 interviews from around Kentucky and is on target to boast a collection of 50 by the end of the year. The collection includes interviews with activists, social workers, scholars, students, a psychologist, librarians, artists and performers. ■

Lowest tuition and mandatory fee increase in two decades The $3.9 billion budget for 2018-2019 that the UK Board of Trustees approved includes the smallest tuition and fee increase for students in more than 20 years. The Board of Trustees approved a 2.5 percent increase in tuition and mandatory fees for the 2018-2019 academic year. An increase of 2.4 percent would be on the table for the following year. The state Council on Postsecondary Education has granted institutions the authority to raise tuition and fees by 6 percent over the next two years, with a cap of 4 percent in any one year. Tuition and mandatory fees for fall 2018 for in-state, firstyear students would total $6,035, up from $5,886 last year. In 2019, the amount would be $6,180 per semester.

Some other details include: • In fall 2018, UK will be among a small number of universities in the country to not have an athletics fee. • UK HealthCare’s annual budget of $1.712 billion is an increase of $118 million over last year’s $1.594 billion. The continued growth of the health care enterprise is driving the growth of UK’s overall budget. • UK Athletics’ annual budget will be $150.9 million — about $5.9 more than last year and a reflection of the program’s continued success as among the top 10 in the country. ■

Artist chosen to create new work for UK Memorial Hall

Philadelphia-based artist Karyn Olivier’s artwork proposal has been selected for the vestibule at Memorial Hall. UK Art Museum Director Stuart Horodner and Associate Vice President for Institutional Equity Terry Allen co-chaired the Memorial Hall Art Committee.

Olivier’s project will enhance the iconic building, which houses the controversial 1934 mural by Ann Rice O’Hanlon. Her artwork will acknowledge the architecture of the building and its commemorative function (honoring Kentucky soldiers who died in World War I) and will offer a provocative response to the O’Hanlon mural that has been the center of debate. Her written proposal said, “The dome in the vestibule will be gold leafed and will contain images of these ‘displaced’ figures as they are represented in the original mural. The insertion of the figures on the gilded ceiling reinforces the notion or possibility of rebirth — perhaps spiritually, but more importantly through the viewer’s reinvestigation, interrogation and reckoning with our country’s complex histories. Around the base of the dome will read the Frederick Douglass quote, ‘There is not a man beneath the canopy of heaven, that does not know that slavery is wrong for him.’” Portraits of important figures in Kentucky’s history will be placed near the building’s dome. This will include, for example, Georgia Davis Powers, the first African American to serve in the Kentucky Senate. ■

Wildcat Pulling Team places at international competition A tractor built by UK students placed third at the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers International Quarter-Scale Tractor Student Design Competition. “Competing in this international competition is a massive undertaking that wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of the staff in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering and the financial support from the college and our sponsors,” said Michael Sama, UK assistant professor and team co-advisor. Team members are students in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and College of Engineering. Each member spent a few hundred hours during the school year fundraising, designing the tractor and writing the report. UK team members at the competition in Peoria, Illinois, were Eric Vanzant, Courtney Travis, Robert Marker, Shawn O’Neal, Pradeep, John Mann, Derek Schadler, Daniel Knight,

Austin Weiss, Jordan McKinney, Lee Frazier, T.J. Wink, Ali Hamidisephr and Saket Dasika. ■

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Blue Horizons

Kentucky Cancer Registry awarded multimillion-dollar contract from NCI The Kentucky Cancer Registry (KCR) has received a $2.6 million contract from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to continue its participation in the NCI Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) program. If the NCI exercises all contract options, the contract could be worth up to $31 million over 10 years. Housed within the UK Markey Cancer Control Program, KCR serves the entire state, including investigators at other state institutions and across the country. “Data is the key to unlocking new knowledge and creating new understanding about myriad complex questions of our day. For too long, Kentucky families have known the scourge of cancer, and our ability to reverse the darkest trends in high incidence rates is incumbent on clear and accurate data collection and analysis,” said UK President Eli Capilouto. “Renewed support from the National Cancer Institute for the Kentucky Cancer Registry is an important part of that effort. Though UK is home to the Registry, it is a tool for all researchers, clinicians, and policymakers united in a shared fight to bring hope

to those we serve. The Registry and the collaborative work resulting from this important resource exemplify our role as the University for Kentucky.” The SEER program is an authoritative source of information on cancer incidence and survival in the United States. It currently collects and publishes cancer incidence and survival data from population-based cancer registries covering approximately 34 percent of the U.S. population. These data are used by thousands of researchers, clinicians, public health officials, legislators, policymakers, community groups and the public. Though each state has a cancer registry, not all participate in the SEER program. KCR has been a part of the NCI SEER program since 2000 and is now one of only 16 SEER registries in the country. The new award was the result of a highly competitive application process led by Eric B. Durbin, who has served as director of KCR since 2017. ■

Connection between plant defense, development

Public opinion on new drug disposal solutions

Scientists in the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment found that a cellular protein important for plant growth is also important for signaling defense against disease-causing microbes. This finding is important for scientists as they continue to better understand the trade-offs between pathogen defense and growth in plants. “Traditionally, growth and defense have been studied separately, not just due to the complex nature of these physiologies, but also because many of the regulating components were considered exclusive to one or the other pathway. Our research ties these processes and the RNA (ribonucleic acid) silencing pathway together and shows that they regulate each other,” Pradeep Kachroo said. Pradeep Kachroo and Aardra Kachroo, UK plant pathology researchers, along with collaborators from Washington and France, found that the COP1 protein, a well-known repressor of photomorphogenesis (growth and development in response to light), also regulates pathogen defense. In the dark, COP1 helps recycle key proteins that stimulate light-dependent growth, thus helping conserve energy. UK researchers found that COP1 recycles proteins involved in plants’ RNA-silencing machinery. The RNA-silencing proteins, in turn, regulate plant resistance proteins. Since COP1 and the RNA silencing proteins work together to help trigger resistance, if one of them is not present, then defense is not activated and plants succumb to disease. “COP1 stops growth and lets resistance happen when there’s a need for defense. This is important because pathogen defense is an energy intensive process. Thus, COP1 acts kind of like a switch between growth and defense,” Aardra Kachroo said. These findings will be important for scientists to design better strategies to combat agriculturally important microbial diseases with fewer repercussions to yield. The study was funded by the National Science Foundation’s Division Integrative Organismal Systems and published in PLOS Pathogens. ■

Don Helme is partnering with the Kentucky Attorney General’s office to gauge public opinion on a new drug deactivation pouch, Deterra, part of a larger effort to develop solutions to the state’s opioid epidemic. Helme, an associate professor in the UK College of Communication and Information Department of Communication, and Mark Wolfson at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine, received a $50,000 joint grant. They are conducting focus groups in three counties in Appalachian Kentucky and two in North Carolina to inform strategies to raise awareness and increase use of drug disposal boxes and take-back events. Every county in Kentucky has a drug disposal box, but they go largely unused. Helme said, “Part of our project is to encourage people to take advantage of the existing disposal facilities and to make folks feel that it’s a safe thing to do.” Individuals can use Deterra in their own homes. The state has distributed 50,000 Deterra packages to four counties in Kentucky including Floyd, Henderson, McCracken and Perry. The pouches will deactivate any organic medications, including opioids, and can work on pills, patches and liquids. The hope is the Deterra packages will make it more accessible and convenient to eliminate leftover medicine in the future. The project is jointly funded by the UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Wake Forest Clinical and Translational Science Institute. ■

Compiled from news reports about research at UK. For more information about research taking place at UK, visit www.research.uky.edu

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Student Center

Honoring campus traditions and building new connections

ince the April 30 naming ceremony for the new Bill Gatton Student Center at the University of Kentucky, students, faculty, staff and visitors have been exploring the state-of-the-art facility. While many marvel at the new technology the building has to offer, students are already forging new connections and lifelong relationships after using the center as a convenient and attractive meeting place. The corner of Avenue of Champions and South Limestone has been transformed by this huge building that snakes along the sidewalk. The facility is composed of something old — the newly

renovated Alumni Gymnasium — and something new — sparkling retail and residential dining, a two-story Barnes & Noble bookstore and Starbucks (30,000+ square feet, including an Apple Tech Store), high-tech office and meeting space for student organizations and staff from across the campus, and living and learning spaces that promise to make the facility the “living room of the campus.” The building also has the UK Federal Credit Union, PNC Bank, free wireless Internet access, free laptop use, WRFL radio, The Cats Den recreational and entertainment facility, as well as the Center for Student Involvement, among others.

It has one theater, with plans for a second black box theater. The foresight of Carol Martin “Bill” Gatton is largely responsible for this new jewel on campus. He provided the foundational $20 million gift for the construction of the 378,000-square-foot facility in 2014. The gift made the $201 million project possible. “UK provided me with a great education to have a purpose-driven life,” Gatton said. “UK gave me the foundation to be successful.” Typically, a project of this scope would be paid for by levying a separate facility fee that would be borne by students. Because of Gatton’s gift, however, no such

PICTURED ABOVE: This panoramic image of the Bill Gatton Student Center was taken as the building neared completion. Gatton provided the foundational $20 million gift for the construction of the 378,000-square-foot facility in 2014. The gift made the $201 million project possible. 12

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President Eli Capilouto, left, greets Carol Martin “Bill” Gatton inside the new Bill Gatton Student Center in April. Kentucky’s native son Gatton believes in the power of higher education and the University of Kentucky to achieve positive change for the Commonwealth — to build a bridge for a new generation who can follow in his footsteps and serve others.

fee was created. Today’s students — and those yet to come — will save an average of $50 per student, per year, in perpetuity, because UK did not have to create a separate facility fee. Gatton’s gifts to the university, and his decades of support for UK, extend far beyond this latest financial gift. In 1995, his $14 million contribution laid the foundation for the construction of the Gatton College of Business and Economics. Years later, the building was renovated and expanded further, funded through $65 million in private gifts — the first academic building in the state to be completely supported by philanthropy. “Just as Mr. Gatton was transformed by his experience at the university, so, too, is he providing a transformative experience for students today, tomorrow, and for many who will follow,” said UK Presi-

dent Eli Capilouto. “His philanthropy and shared responsibility in our campus mission will support members of the UK family for generations to come — generations who will never meet Mr. Gatton but who will without question be served by his generosity. “That is the essence of true giving — giving to those who may never know you, giving on behalf of a cause and mission larger than one’s self, giving as a way of reflecting a lifetime of service to others, to an institution you love, and to a Commonwealth that courses through every fiber of your being. “That is Bill Gatton’s legacy: a lifetime of success in endeavors too many to count, a lifetime of joyous, deep giving to the students of this university, our university, the University for Kentucky.” Gatton — who made his fortune in

businesses as diverse as real estate, banking, auto sales and investing — is the university’s largest philanthropic supporter, giving nearly $60 million to UK. His philanthropy extends far beyond UK, to causes such as the YMCA of Central Kentucky to the needs of teachers in East Tennessee, where he currently lives. “His impact will be felt by generations of students, who will meet lifelong friends, establish life-altering connections, and find their passions and direction in this place,” said Britt Brockman, chairman of the UK Board of Trustees. “They will be able to look back at this place and this university and, like Mr. Gatton, describe it as their ‘foundation to be successful.’ He believes in the students who make the University of Kentucky what it is and what it has the promise to be.” ■ www.ukalumni.net

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FITNESS CENTER: The renovated Alumni Gym includes 190 pieces of cardio equipment.

n 1931, Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Leadership Honor Society appointed a committee to confer with UK President Frank L. McVey on the possibilities for a Student Union Building and soliciting funds for such a building. In 1933, President McVey appointed a committee to make recommendations for a Student Union Building, and the Kentucky Kernel pledged $20,000 to initiate the ODK Fund Drive. Ground was broken for the building in 1937 in the area south of Alumni Gym. The formal opening of the Student Union Building took place 80 years ago in 1938. The Cincinnati Enquirer called the building â&#x20AC;&#x153;swanky as the most luxurious country club.â&#x20AC;? In the early 1960s, an addition updated the facility. A second addition was dedicated in 1982. The most recent construction of the 378,000-square foot building began with implementation of Planning Phase I in 2014 and includes annexation of Alumni Gymnasium, which originally opened in 1924 in what had been the site of a small lake. The formal grand opening of the new Bill Gatton Student Center will take place on Aug. 31, 2018.

FIREPLACE WITH A VIEW: The entryway from Avenue of Champions includes a fireplace and lounge area.

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THE SOCIAL STAIRCASE: Students can collaborate on the social staircase, a focal point in the center of the building.

UK BOOKSTORE: The UK Bookstore (Barnes & Noble) occupies two floors and includes a Starbucks, UK gear and Apple Tech Store.

COLLABORATION: Many conference rooms are available for faculty, student or staff meetings.

EVERYTHING OLD IS NEW AGAIN: The staircase and Great Hall (at left and below) leading up to the mezzanine and ballroom in the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1938 facility have been refurbished.

WORK AND RELAXATION: Students, laptops and headphones are a familiar sight at the student center.

A LEVEL UP: The top floor includes several rooftop terraces for studying and relaxation.

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ENJOY THE OUTDOORS: The backside of the facility that faces central campus includes a courtyard for larger outdoor groups to gather.

CASUAL DINING: Champions Kitchen Dining and UK Bookstore include a multitude of food choices, some with an emphasis on fresh, locally grown ingredients. www.ukalumni.net

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Valerie Ellison Wright ’72 CI has had a successful career writing and editing thousands of stories for newspapers and magazines across the country. But she didn’t always want to be a journalist. If it had not been for her education at UK, Wright’s path might have been completely different. ow, a recent inductee in the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame, Wright can’t imagine her career any other way. She graduated from Bryan Station High School in Lexington in 1968 at the same time UK was wanting to increase its number of minority students. Wright’s intentions were to major in English and become a school teacher, but after a brief stint in a school, she changed her mind, she says, and sought out a favorite English professor, Michael Adelstein, for advice. “He’s the one who suggested I take some journalism classes,” she says. “Primarily, it was about newspaper reporting, but that was me. Here I am, and this is exactly what I was meant to do.” Last year Wright, now of Cypress, Texas, spoke to college administrators in Portugal on the importance of professors advising students. “If Michael Adelstein had said, ‘I don’t know what you’re going to do,’ I don’t know that I would have made the decision to look at journalism. It made a difference,” she says. Shortly after she graduated, Louisville newspapers decided they were going to make an intentional effort to integrate their staffs. Wright took a job as a reporter with the Louisville Times, a top-10 newspaper whose staff included John Fetterman, a Pulitzer Prize winner. “This was 1972,” she says. “At the time that I went to the paper, they had just decided to equalize women and men’s salaries. “So essentially my career was made, getting a job like that right out of school.” Wright stayed with the Louisville Times until 1974, when her husband, George Wright ’72 ’74 AS, was accepted into the doctoral program at Duke University. Through a series of contacts initiated by John Fetterman, Wright worked as a reporter, covering city and county governments for the Durham Sun until 1977, when the couple moved back to Lexington. She then worked for the Lexington Leader, reporting on schools and local courts. In 1980, she and her husband moved to Austin, Texas, for his new job as a history professor at the University of Texas. In 1980, Wright says, some newspaper editors and professors from the Uni-

versity of Arizona in Tucson realized that newspapers were hiring minority reporters, but they weren’t moving them up in the ranks. They began the Editing Program for Minority Journalists, and she was among the first class. “I spent the summer of 1980 at the University of Arizona perfecting my skills as a copy editor,” she says. Wright had already secured a job as a copy editor at the Austin American-Statesman, where she began working in fall 1980. “That was my first morning newspaper and I was juggling being in a new city, having a new baby — she was 18 months old — and working,” says Wright. She was also working all holidays, a difficult situation with a young family. “When I was growing up, my mom would

“This was 1972. At the time that I went to the paper they had just decided to equalize women and men’s salaries. There were a lot of things that were changing at that time.” – VALERIE WRIGHT say, ‘You need to go to college and get a job so you don’t have to work on holidays.’ But she didn’t say, ‘You have to be selective about the kind of job’,” Wright says, laughing. “One of my professors from the University of Arizona used to say, ‘You get paid every two weeks, and you don’t have to lift anything heavy.’” Despite the hectic schedule, Wright loved her work. “If I was doing what I wanted to do, I would be working for newspapers,” she says. “I like the daily deadline — it’s more exciting for me. I like being in the field.” Wright stayed at the Austin American-Statesman for a little less than two years before taking a position with the Texas Education Agency. “That was 8 to 5, Monday through Friday,” she says. “That’s a great time to have kids.” She stayed there until 1986 when she became an assistant editor for Texas Monthly magazine, later serving as associate editor and research editor.

In 1993, the family moved back to North Carolina when George Wright had a job offer from Duke University. Valerie Wright took a break from her career until they returned to Texas in 1996 and she started working for Texas Monthly magazine once again. “Essentially since 1986, my employer has been Texas Monthly magazine,” she says. Although the magazine is based in Austin, Wright used a computer to work remotely full time from her Texas homes in Arlington and Cypress as associate editor and fact checker, which she did until her retirement in 2016. In 2017, George Wright stepped down after 14 years as president of Prairie View A&M University. Now, the couple enjoys spending time traveling together and recently returned from a trip to the Galapagos Islands with the UK Alumni Association Traveling Wildcats, trips she very much enjoys. “You’re meeting more UK grads, and it’s very interesting to find people who were at the university at the same time when you were a student, but you just didn’t cross their paths,” she says. In addition, the couple has been recovering from damage caused by Hurricane Harvey in 2017. “We only got 6 inches of water in our house, but it might as well have been 6 feet,” says Wright. “We are still in the process of unpacking boxes and getting things back to where they were.” Despite being retired, Wright occasionally does some freelance work. Reflecting on her long and successful career, she acknowledges the importance of having a college degree. “Having an education exposes you to people and opportunities,” she says. “My husband and I are both first generation college graduates. When he’s talking to students, he tells them, ‘You don’t realize how your college degree changes your future and even impacts your family’s future.’” To future journalists and journalism students, she stresses the importance of recording history as it is happening. “I can’t think of anything that is more important … If the journalists don’t do their jobs, then the historians don’t have anything to do their work with. I really think we are on the front lines and have to represent,” says Wright. ■ www.ukalumni.net

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SCHOLARSHIPS INCREASE ACCESS, BOOST RETENTION By Molly Williamson

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Before she applied for college, sophomore Kate Harding took the ACT and SAT five times. She knew that having impeccable grades and high standardized test scores were the only way she could afford college. A native of Rochester Hills, Michgan, Harding is studying pre-pharmacy. She chose the University of Kentucky because of its pre-pharmacy and pharmacy programs, but realized that an out-of-state school came with a higher price. “In the next five years, my three siblings and I will be in college,” Harding says. “I knew that my parents could not pay for all of us, so I would be responsible for paying for college. When I heard that I received the Dorothy H. and Richard R. Crutcher Family Scholarship, it was such a relief. That was $5,000 that I did not have to worry about.” Every year, nearly 5,000 students enter UK, many of whom have some level of unmet need. Unmet need is the cost of attendance — tuition, room, board and books — a student is responsible for paying after all scholarships, grants, federal loans, other financial assistance and their expected family contribution as determined by the federal government through the FASFA are applied. Kate Harding, recipient of the Dorothy H. and Richard R. Sometimes, the student Crutcher Family Scholarship receives help from a parent or outside scholarship, but often the student must take out private loans to cover the unmet need. An internal study of UK’s students found that regardless of academic performance, students who have $5,000 or more per year in unmet need are less likely to return the following year, says Todd Brann, director of analytics and assessment, academic excellence. In 2016, the university piloted Leveraging Economic Affordability for Developing Success (LEADS), a program designed to reduce students’ excessive unmet need. UK built a predictive model, looking at students’ academic, demographic and financial information and gave grants to students with at least $5,000 in unmet need, Brann says. They were essentially targeting students for whom finances were their only barrier to success. In the first year, UK used institutional funds to give 178 students a one-time grant, as well as financial counseling services, and these students’ one-year retention rate went from a predicted 57.7 percent without LEADS support to 75.8 percent, Brann says. “The results validated our model and is helping the university reach its goal of achieving a 90 percent retention rate www.ukalumni.net

thought that if they worked hard, by 2020,” Brann says. “It also they would earn a scholarship,” lowered our students’ average says Sandy Copher, director for unmet need by 12 percent, the academic scholarships. “Academic lowest rate since 2013.” scholarships are a recognition of In 2017, two donors — the their effort and an important part James Graham Brown Founof attracting top students to the dation and Edward D. and university.” Sharon S. Bullard — doubled Because UK has limited the LEADS fund, enabling UK scholarship funds, the university to award 365 students LEADS is increasingly reliant on private grants, Brann says. Also, UK donors to grow student support launched the Kentucky Futures and to ensure the vitality of UK’s Award program, providing stuacademic, creative, research and dents with outstanding academic outreach programs. performance and financial need Donors like C. Richard Smith four-year renewable scholarunderstand the importance of ships. establishing student scholarships. “Programs like LEADS and A first-generation high school Kentucky Futures address the graduate, Smith always wanted to factors inhibiting student sucattend college, but he could not cess,” Brann says. “By identifyafford the tuition. In 1998, he ing and addressing these factors, Donor C. Richard Smith enjoys time with his three created the C. Richard and Terri we can reduce students’ unmet grandchildren: Keelin, Claire and Wesley Jr. P. Smith Scholarship Fund for stuneed and increase student retendents from Eastern Kentucky so some students would not tion and hopefully graduation rates.” be prevented from following their dreams because of their For Harding, scholarship support was the deciding factor families’ financial situation. in her college choice. It allowed her to focus on her studies, “I wanted to give first-generation Eastern Kentucky stuearning a 4.0 grade point average her freshman year while dents the opportunity to go to school,” Smith says. “Next participating in the Pre-Pharmacy Club, Kappa Delta and to getting my own first-generation students into college, this her college’s living learning community. She works part time scholarship is my proudest accomplishment. It is heartas a pharmacy technician and conducts research under Vinwarming to see how appreciative these students are and cent Venditto, an assistant professor of pharmacy. what a positive influence this scholarship has been on their And she is not alone. Students like Harding are counting on scholarship support to help them launch their careers and lives. Many of them tell me that someday they would like to start a similar scholarship so that they can give back to their gain the education and experience to make a difference. community. “They have been brought up in a culture where they

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“By creating an endowed scholarship, I know that the expand access to a larger group of students and allow those scholarship will continue long after I am gone, helping more students to have a better college experience. They can work students to graduate through my scholarship,” Smith says. fewer hours, which provides more time to study, to conduct “But one of my greatest joys is that it has potentially research with their professors, to participate in campus spawned giving from the recipients so that even organizations or to enroll in an internship. All these more students will have the opportunity to obtain opportunities can help develop leadership skills and a college education.” provide career-related experiences.” Currently, the university has about 100 Scholarships also allow students to immerse academic merit scholarships and about themselves in their studies and in the Lex95 donor-funded need-based scholington community. J. Marshall Shelley IV arships, says Raymond Brooks, graduated in May 2018 with a degree a student affairs officer who in kinesiology and started his administers need-based doctorate of physical therapy at Four Key Elements of scholarships and coordiUK in August. By receiving nates alternative loans. a scholarship, he was able to In addition, scholarships acclimate to campus his first are available in the colleges two years and improve his study and programs. skills. “With about 5,000 new students “I had no study skills coming out enrolling each year and only 95 doof high school, and not having to worry nor-funded need-based scholarships, about working allowed me to develop time receiving a scholarship is kind of like winning management skills,” Shelley says. “I learned how the lottery,” Brooks says. much time I had to devote to studying and how However, students have more opportunities to much time I had for fun and outside organizations.” receive scholarship support from the colleges and Learning how to balance his school and life commitprograms. ments better prepared Shelley for graduate school and enThroughout the year, students call Brooks desperate for abled him to work in a clinic as a physical therapy technician extra funds. Last year, he had a student who needed $1,400 so he could confirm that he wanted to pursue that field. to stay in school. UK Student Account Services put her on “Having a scholarship was so awesome because it showed a payment plan so that she could slowly pay off the $1,400 me that I could make something of myself and help people over the semester. Shortly before school started, one of through my profession,” Shelley says. “I was able to earn Brooks’ scholarship recipients took a semester off, freeing good grades, gain helpful experience and it also allowed my $1,000. family to become financially stable. My parents were not out “Then, she was only responsible for paying $400, which is a penny for my undergraduate education, so they were able much more doable,” Brooks says. “Any amount of student to save and can now help me with graduate school.” need is important to us, because it could mean the difference Both Shelley and Sydney Bright, a December 2017 elebetween students staying or dropping out.” “Donor-funded scholarships help us expand access to By adding more donor-funded scholarships, UK could help more a larger group of students and allow those students to students attend and stay in school, have a better college experience.” — Sandy Copher Brooks says. Even small amounts of support can make a big difference to students, Copher says. Every year, mentary education graduate, received the James C. Blair she receives letters and calls from grateful scholarship recip- Adair County Scholarship, which gives six students each year ients. One student recently thanked her donor for providing a four-year, full-tuition scholarship. the money for “the everyday essentials,” including books, “I never could have gone to UK without a scholarship,” housing and food. While students may have all or a portion Bright says. “It was a life-changing scholarship because it of their tuition covered through a combination of loans, allowed me to come to Lexington, where I met so many difscholarships and grants, they cannot afford to simply survive ferent people and had different experiences. I grew as a perduring the school year. son and in my profession, and I was able to bring everything “Nationally, the cost of education is rising, and most I learned back to my hometown, where I can now influence students have some type of need,” Copher says. “The more the next generation of students.” we can help students, the more we can provide greater To learn more about setting up a scholarship, call UK Philanthropy access to education. Donor-funded scholarships help us at 859-257-3911 or 800-875-6272.

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University of Kentucky Homecoming Plan now to come together with former classmates and reminisce as you celebrate fall on the beautiful — and transformed — UK campus!

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Go to www.ukhomecoming.com or call 800-269-2586 (ALUM) to register for weekend events. Check the website for last minute schedule changes and information about parking.

Sunday, Oct. 14

Thursday, Oct. 18

Friday, Oct. 19

DanceBlue 5K Time: TBD Kroger Field 1540 University Dr.

Golden Wildcat Society Reunion Registration Noon – 5 p.m. The Campbell House Lexington 1375 S. Broadway

College of Medicine Class of 1968 Welcome and Cocktails 6 p.m. Location:TBD

College of Dentistry Continuing Education Course 8 - 11 a.m. Hilton Downtown Lexington 369 W. Vine St.

Monday, Oct. 15 CCO Scavenger Hunt Time: TBD Location: TBD

Welcome to Lexington! Attendees are asked to visit The Campbell House Lexington to pick up all event tickets, nametag and itinerary.

SAB Street Fair Time:TBD Location:TBD

To register, visit www.ukalumni.net/golden

Tuesday, Oct. 16

Note: If you are unable to stop by during the times listed above, all materials will be transported to future events.

SGA Trivia Night Time: TBD Location: TBD SAB Kitty Karnival Time TBD Location: TBD Join us for evening of fun with an inviting atmosphere that represents the spirit of UK. Bring your children for a family-oriented evening with many games!

Wednesday, Oct. 17 BSU Alumni vs. Student Basketball Game Time: TBD Location: TBD Royalty Showcase Time: TBD Location: TBD This selection process rewards UK students who are “Seeing Blue in Everything They Do.” Come and recognize these students for their achievements and character.

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Golden Wildcat Society Earlybird Campus Bus Tour 3 - 4:30 p.m. University of Kentucky Get a seated tour of all the changes that have occurred to campus since 1968. Bus will leave from The Campbell House Lexington. To register, visit www.ukalumni.net/golden Golden Wildcat Society Reunion Welcome Reception 5 - 7 p.m. The Campbell House Lexington Paddock Room 1375 S. Broadway Enjoy an early evening reception at a welcome event and a fun way to kick off the Class of 1968 50th Reunion. To register, visit www.ukalumni.net/golden

To register, contact Kristin Shattuck at kristin.shattuck@ uky.edu Mr. and Ms. Black UK Time TBD Location TBD This scholarship pageant is not only an opportunity for educational development and advancement, but also an opportunity for minorities to showcase their talents, represent diversity at UK, and celebrate minority culture and presence on campus.

Friday, Oct. 19 Golden Wildcat Society Reunion Breakfast 8 - 10 a.m. (Program starts at 8:45 a.m.) Kroger Field Woodford Reserve Club 1540 University Dr. Enjoy a delicious breakfast and recognition celebration at one of the most iconic locations on campus. Members of the Class of 1968 will receive their pins and be inducted into the Golden Wildcat Society. Reminisce with fellow Golden Wildcats while enjoying the view from the Woodford Reserve Lounge and an exclusive Kroger Field tour.

To register, visit dentistry.uky. edu/2018fallsymp College of Nursing Homecoming Luncheon Vendors and Silent Auction Open: 11 a.m. Luncheon/Program: Noon Signature Club 3256 Lansdowne Dr. College of Engineering Class of 1968 Tour and Lunch Tour: 10:30 a.m. Lunch: Noon 351 Ralph G. Anderson Bldg. Racing and Lunch at Keeneland Noon to 5 p.m. Keeneland, Phoenix Room 4201 Versailles Rd. Catch all the racing action while enjoying a buffet lunch in one of Keeneland’s best locations. Located on the fourth floor, the Phoenix Dining Room overlooks the picturesque Keeneland saddling paddock and walking ring. Guests will marvel at one of the most photographed views on the property, including the iconic Keeneland sycamore tree. At a section reserved solely for UK alumni, join us for this unique horse racing experience. Note: The Phoenix Room has a dress code. Men: a collared shirt and slacks. Ladies: skirts, dresses, dress slacks or capris are required, with dressy shoes. No denim or athletic attire is acceptable.

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Saturday, Oct. 20

College of Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 5 p.m. Reception to follow Jacobs Science Building Lecture Hall 680 Rose St. Information: www.as.uky.edu/ halloffame

UK Alumni Association Homecoming Brunch 9:30 a.m. 400 Rose St. King Alumni House

African-American Alumni Reception and Awards 5:30 p.m. Kroger Field Woodford Reserve Club Celebrate with the Lyman T. Johnson African-American Alumni Constituent Group as we honor outstanding alumni and students at this special event. To register, visit www.ukalumni.net/ltj College of Medicine Class of 1968 Dinner 6:30 p.m. Location: TBD Join your classmates for a fun dinner to reminisce about your time at the College of Medicine. To register, contact Kristin Shattuck at kristin.shattuck@uky. edu College of Medicine Class of 1998 Dinner 6:30 p.m. Location: TBD Join your classmates for a fun dinner to reminisce about your time at the College of Medicine. To register, contact Kristin Shattuck at kristin.shattuck@uky. edu College of Dentistry Reception 6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:30 p.m. Kroger Field Recruiting Room To register, visit dentistry.uky. edu/2018fallsymp 2018 National Pan-Hellenic Council Homecoming Step Show 8:30 p.m. Bill Gatton Student Center To purchase tickets, visit www.ukalumni.net/ltj

Begin a full day of Homecoming events by joining fellow Wildcats for brunch at the King Alumni House. Enjoy a meal as you mix and mingle with fellow UK alumni and friends. Campus Bus Tour 11 a.m. Departs from and returns to 400 Rose St. King Alumni House Sit back and relax as you view campus in the midst of a major transformation! Board a campus bus as we tour campus and make stops at the W.T. Young Library and the Wildcat Alumni Plaza. Note: If game time is changed, this event may be cancelled.

College of Health Sciences Homecoming Tailgate 2.5 hours prior to kickoff Farm Road Contact: Keturah Taylor at keturah.taylor@uky.edu UK Alumni Association Homecoming Tailgate Tent Party 2.5 hours prior to kickoff Tobacco Center Research and Development Center Lawn 1401 University Dr. Get ready to cheer at our Tailgate Tent Party as the Cats take on the Vanderbilt Commodores. Enjoy tailgate food along with exciting games, entertainment, giveaways and performances by the UK Cheerleaders and Pep Band. Gatton College of Business and Economics Homecoming Tailgate 2.5 hours prior to kickoff Tobacco Center Research and Development Lawn 1401 University Dr. College of Medicine Homecoming Tailgate 2.5 hours prior to kickoff Location: TBD To register, contact Kristin Shattuck at kristin.shattuck@uky. edu

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Saturday, Oct. 20

College of Pharmacy Homecoming Tailgate 2.5 hours prior to kickoff To register contact, Amber Bowling at amber.bowling@uky. edu College of Public Health Homecoming Tailgate 2.5 hours prior to kickoff To register, contact Shelley Ward at shelley.ward@uky.edu College of Communication and Information Homecoming Tailgate 2.5 hours prior to kickoff To register, contact Catherine Hayden at catherine.hayden@ uky.edu College of Dentistry Homecoming Tailgate 2.5 hours prior to kickoff To register, visit dentistry.uky. edu/2018fallsymp College of Law Homecoming Tailgate 2 hours prior to kickoff Tobacco Research and Development Center Lawn 2 1401 University Dr. Join us for complimentary food and beverages as the Cats prepare to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores. Contact Laurel Hostetter via email with questions or to RSVP: laurel.hostetter@uky. edu. (Hosted by UK Law Alumni Association)

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TBD Kroger Field 1540 University Dr. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Commodores vs. Cats as UK takes on Vandy in this SEC matchup for the 2018 Homecoming game!

Sunday, Oct. 21 Golden Wildcat Farewell Breakfast 8 - 10 a.m. The Campbell House Lexington Kilbernâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant Say goodbye to fellow alumni during breakfast at The Campbell House Lexington. This event is free to attend. Food and drinks are available for purchase on site. To register, visit www.ukalumni.net/golden

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GOLDEN WILDCAT SOCIETY REUNION WEEKEND OCTOBER 18-21, 2018 REGISTRATION Thursday, Oct. 18 Noon - 5 p.m. The Campbell House Lexington 1375 S. Broadway

INDUCTION BREAKFAST Friday, Oct.19 8 - 10 a.m. Kroger Field Woodford Reserve Club 1540 University Dr.

Friday, Oct. 18 5 – 7 p.m.

The Campbell House Lexington 1375 S. Broadway

The Campbell House Lexington Paddock Room 1375 S. Broadway

2018 NATIONAL PANHELLENIC COUNCIL HOMECOMING STEP SHOW

Friday, Oct. 19 Noon - 5 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 19 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 19 8:30 p.m.

Keeneland Phoenix Room 4201 Versailles Rd.

Kroger Field Woodford Reserve Club 1540 University Dr.

Bill Gatton Student Center To purchase tickets, visit www.ukalumni.net/ltj

CAMPUS BUS TOUR Saturday, Oct. 20 11 a.m. 400 Rose Street King Alumni House

400 Rose Street King Alumni House

Kroger Field 1540 University Dr.

Thursday, Oct. 18 3 – 4:30 p.m.

LYMAN T. JOHNSON CONSTITUENCY AWARDS BANQUET

Saturday, Oct. 20 9:30 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 20 Time: TBD

WELCOME RECEPTION

RACING AND LUNCH AT KEENELAND

UK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HOMECOMING BRUNCH

VANDERBILT VS. UK FOOTBALL GAME

EARLY BIRD CAMPUS BUS TOUR

FAREWELL BREAKFAST Sunday, Oct. 21 8 - 10 a.m. The Campbell House Lexington Kilbern’s 1375 S. Broadway

UK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION HOMECOMING TAILGATE TENT PARTY Saturday, Oct. 20 2.5 hours prior to kick off Tobacco Research Lawn 1401 University Dr.

BLUE-WHITE BASKETBALL GAME Day: TBD Time: TBD Rupp Arena 430 W Vine St.

Free bus transporation will be provided to all events. This schedule is subject to change. Visit www.ukalumni.net/golden or call 800-269-2586 or 859-257-8905 for the most current information. www.ukalumni.net

LEADING by example By Linda Perry

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TANYA BAUER JONES, LOUISVILLE, graduated in 1981 from the UK Gatton College of Business & Economics with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta fraternity (fraternity for women), and continues to cherish those friendships today. She has served on the Greater Louisville UK Alumni Club Board of Directors since 2004 in many roles including Executive Committee secretary, basketball luncheon co-chairwoman, and leader of Sudent Send-off, Cats for a Cause and Alumni Enrichment events. From 2008-2012 she was the office manager for UK on Main, the regional office in Louisville. She and her husband Greg Jones ’82 CI are UK Fellows and Life Members of the UK Alumni Association. They are the parents of Jennifer Jones ’09 CI, Ellen Jones ’13 CI and Adam Jones.

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JACOB V. BRODERICK, WARSAW, is a 2005 graduate of the UK Gatton Collage of Business & Economics where he earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a minor in international business. He also earned an MBA from Thomas More College in 2012. Over the course of his career he has been an IT project manager and marketing consultant for several global CPG brands and eCommerce retailers. Broderick is a past-president of the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati UK Alumni Club, where he remains active on the board of directors. He is also active in his community as a member of the Gallatin County Tourism Board and Gallatin County Historical Society. He and his wife Sherri Sullivan Broderick ’05 CI, ’08 ED have two sons: Jack and Eli. SHIELA D. CORLEY, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics

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from the UK College of Arts & Sciences in 1994 and a master’s degree in agricultural economics from the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment in 1995. She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority. She works at the U. S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service as the deputy chief of staff. She is a member of the Nation’s Capital Region UK Alumni Club and served as vice president from 2004 -2009. Corley is a member of the Junior League of Washington D.C. and served as president (2013-2014). She is on several nonprofit boards, including the Washington School for Girls Development Board, which works to help girls from economically disadvantaged communities in grades 3-8.

NICOLE RAMSEY BLACKWELDER, PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA, graduated from the UK

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College of Pharmacy with a bachelor’s degree in 1986 and a doctor of pharmacy degree in 1987. Blackwelder has been with Baptist Health for 17 years, serving as director of pharmacy at Baptist Beaches and now the main campus in Jacksonville, providing System Pharmacy leadership. She was one of the original Jacksonville UK Alumni Club members and has served as president. She also served on United Way committees for Baptist Health and The Players Championship First Aid Committee for more than 10 years. She and her husband Bryan Blackwelder ’85 ’86 PHA, a former member of the UK Swim team, are both Life Members of the UK Alumni Association. Their daughter Lauren Blackwelder graduated from UK College of Pharmacy in 2018 and their son Brandon also attends UK.

NOOR ALI, SOUTH WILLIAMSON, is the Student Government Association (SGA) vice president

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for the University of Kentucky 2018-2019 school year and represents SGA on the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors. She is originally from Eastern Kentucky, hailing from a town just outside of Pikeville and she graduated from Pikeville High School. She is the daughter of Dr. Ahsen Ali and Munizeh Haider and the sister of Iman Ali ’18 AS and Anaya Ali. She is in the College of Arts and Sciences and is planning on starting a career in global health when she graduates in 2019. Among her campus activities, Ali is also involved with Kappa Kappa Gamma, Leadership Exchange, and Global Brigades.

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Please welcome the following individuals who were recently elected to the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors for the very first time. They are dedicated to helping the association and the University of Kentucky carry out their missions. DISTRICT 16

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DANIEL C. JENKINS, GAHANNA, OHIO, graduated

MIKE W. ANDERSON, GREENVILLE, INDIANA,

JOHN T. “JAY” HORNBACK, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA,

JENNIFER A. PARKS, HARRODSBURG, received

from the UK College of Communication and Information in 1997 with a bachelor’s degree in integrated strategic communications. Following graduation, he returned to his hometown of Park Hills, Kentucky, where he began his financial career with Fifth Third Bank. In 2004, he accepted a promotion with Fifth Third and relocated to the Columbus, Ohio, area where he resides today. Since moving to Central Ohio, Jenkins has been entrenched in the area’s residential lending and real estate markets. He is now doing due diligence with the intent to open a residential lending firm. He is active in his church and various civic organizations, serving as president of the Central Ohio UK Alumni Club following two years as vice president. Jenkins is the treasurer of the New Albany Realty Association and ministry leader at Christian Fellowship Church. He and his wife Jillian have a daughter named Emma.

graduated from the UK Gatton College of Business & Economics in 1992 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He returned to Louisville and was employed in the Audit Department of Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers), where he obtained his CPA license in 1994. Anderson went to work for Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) as controller and continues to work for CDI as its vice president of operations. He is a Life Member of the UK Alumni Association and has served on the Greater Louisville UK Alumni Club since 2005, currently serving as the club’s vice president. Anderson is a former chairman of the Better Business Bureau Board (Louisville, Southern Indiana and Western Kentucky) and former board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana. He and his wife Cheryl Moody Anderson have four children: Remington, Jake, Irelyn and Meadow, ranging in age from 14 to 21.

graduated from the UK College of Engineering in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. He was active in the Atlanta UK Alumni Club while working for CNN. He earned his MBA from Georgia Tech in 2008. Hornback was an IT consultant, settling in San Diego where he works as a solution architect for Zudy. He became a Life Member of the UK Alumni Association and, after seeing an unmet need in the area, founded the San Diego UK Alumni Club in 2013. He served as the first club president and currently sits on the board. He is involved in all aspects of the club’s organization, planning, alumni outreach, scholarship, Student Send-off and volunteer events. He also participates in UK Career Fairs to find top talent for his company, and volunteers with the UK Office of Career Development in mentoring students to improve their resume and interview skills.

a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 1977 from the UK College of Arts & Sciences and an MBA from Midway University in 2012. She was a UK Cheerleader from 1978-1981. She is a doctoral candidate at Walden University. Parks is a consultative business and marketing executive and an internationally published author. She is also an educator, teaching English to Chinese students, a substitute teacher, and an adjunct collegiate professor. Parks has been a chairwoman and volunteer for several charitable organizations. She is a member of many organizations, including the American Marketing Association. She has received many awards and is a professional cheerleader instructor for the National Cheerleaders Association. Parks is a Kentucky Colonel and a Life Member. She regularly speaks at seminars for developing leaders and entrepreneurs, such as the Professional Women’s Forum. www.ukalumni.net

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UK track & field earns NCAA honors Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, left, and Sydney McLaughlin hold the trophy after the Kentucky women’s track & field team placed fourth at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon. The Wildcats earned a second straight NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships podium finish and their third in the last four years. UK finished in in the top four for the fourth time in Head Coach Edrick Floréal’s six-year tenure.

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UK Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award recipients

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and was the face of UK The University of Kenin Louisville through her tucky Alumni Association former position with UK Distinguished Service on Main. In addition to Awards are presented annuher work with the univerally to honor and recognize those who have provided sity, she is an active alumextraordinary service to the na of her sorority, Kappa university and the associAlpha Theta, serving on the alumni board. Jones is ation. The 2018 recipients a Life Member of the UK were honored during the reAlumni Association and a cent UK Alumni Association UK Fellow. Board of Directors Summer Kent Mills resides in Workshop in Lexington. The Madisonville and gradurecipients are: Dr. Michael Huang ated from the University resides in Lexington and of Kentucky with a bachLeft to right are Tanya Jones, Kent Mills, Dr. Michael Huang and Reese Terry. graduated from the Univerelor’s degree in business administration in 1983. He is a UK Fellow, a member of the sity of Kentucky in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry Hopkins County UK Alumni Club and a past president of the and a medical degree from the UK College of Medicine in 1993. club. He is instrumental in planning the club’s major fundraiser, He is the medical director of the Samuel Brown Health Center the 5K Big Blue Run. In addition, he always assists with student for Lexington city employees and their families. Huang is also a recruitment and has become involved with the club’s DanceBlue photographer who has shot UK athletics as a credentialed media member for Kentucky Sports Radio, Tops in Lexington magazine, efforts. Mills is president of Independence Bank. He was named as a community leader by the Chamber of Commerce, helped the Cats Pause and other media outlets. He has donated his time found the community garden and is active on the Humane Sociand photographs to numerous charitable causes. He is a member of the Fayette County UK Alumni Club and has been chairman ety’s board. of the club’s golf scramble. He is a member of the UK Alumni Reese Terry resides in Houston and graduated from the Association Board of Directors, serving on the Executive ComUniversity of Kentucky with a bachelor’s degree in electrical enmittee. As a student, he was in the first class of Otis A. Singletary gineering in 1964 and a master’s degree in electrical engineering Scholars, a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, president of Omiin 1966. He founded medical device company Cyberonics, which helps patients with epilepsy and other neurological disorders. cron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society, and the 1989 Otis Terry has been chairman of the Diversity/Group Development A. Singletary Award winner as Outstanding Senior Male. He is a Committee, and served on the Executive, Nominating for Board Life Member of the UK Alumni Association and a UK Fellow. and the Budget, Finance and Investments committees. He is a Tanya Jones resides in Louisville and graduated from the UniUK Fellow and a member of the Houston UK Alumni Club, the versity of Kentucky in 1981 with a bachelor’s degree in business UK College of Engineering Hall of Distinction and UK Alumni administration. She is a member of the Greater Louisville UK Alumni Club and has served multiple terms as club secretary. She Association Hall of Distinguished Alumni. edited the club newsletter, was involved with Cats for a Cause

Our organization would suffer without the dedication and loyalty that members of our Board of Directors have for the overall mission of the UK Alumni Association and the University of Kentucky. Each year we say thank you to board members whose terms are expiring, and we are thankful for all the help and guidance they have provided. This year’s outgoing board members included, left to right, Antoine Huffman, Reese Terry, the late Sharon Sears, Peggy Tudor, Trudy Webb Banta, Susan Mustian and Kelly Sullivan Holland. Not available for the photo were Michelle Bishop Allen, Jeffrey Allen, Heath Bowling and Elizabeth Foster.

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Many thanks for your service to the UK Alumni Association!

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New officers leading the UK Alumni Association

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Budget, Finance and InThe UK Alumni Association announced its 2018vestments committees. 2019 Board of Directors’ She was a 2015 recipient officers during its annual of the UK Alumni Assummer workshop. This sociation Distinguished year’s officers are J. Fritz Service Award. She is the Skeen, president; Taunya associate director of straA. Phillips, president-elect; tegic alliances in the UK Hannah Miner Myers, Office of Technology treasurer; and Timothy L. Commercialization. PhilWalsh, secretary. The new lips is a past president of slate officially took office July the UK College of Engi1 and will serve until June 30, neering Alumni Associa2019. tion Board and currently Fritz Skeen of Ponte Veserves on the College of Engineering Dean’s Advi- dra Beach, Florida, has been Left to right are Tim Walsh, Taunya A. Phillips, Fritz Skeen sory Council. elected president. He has held and Hannah Miner Myers. Hannah Miner Myers committee leadership positions of Madisonville has been elected treasurer. She graduated in 1994 and was also treasurer and president-elect of the association. with a bachelor’s degree in middle school education from the UK He serves on the board of the Jacksonville UK Alumni Club. College of Education and was a member of Delta Delta Delta During his 30-year career with the IBM Corp., Skeen held a variety of sales, marketing and executive positions, including regional sorority. She has a second bachelor’s degree in interior design and has a double master’s degree in education and education admanager in Los Angeles; director mid-range systems and group director – telecommunications product marketing in Westchesministration. She served eight years on the city of Madisonville City Council and is serving her second term on the Hopkins ter County, New York; and general manager – greater Chicago. Skeen is a Life Member, a Wildcat Society member, a UK Fellow, County Fiscal Court as a magistrate for District Seven. She is on the Economic Development Council, Community Foundation a member of the K Fund and returns to campus to play tuba in Board, past chairwoman of the Chamber of Commerce, Tourism the UK Alumni Band. He is a member of Phi Sigma Kappa and Board and past president of the Cardinal Garden Club. Myers is was president of the UK chapter when he was a student. He received a bachelor’s degree in business administration in 1972 and employed by Murray State University as an adjunct professor of an MBA in 1973 from UK. He is married to Helen Morse Skeen. education on the regional campus in Madisonville. She is active with the local Hopkins County UK Alumni Club and is married Taunya A. Phillips of Lexington has been elected president-elect. She earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering to Bradley Myers. Timothy L. Walsh of Lexington is secretary for the UK from the UK College of Engineering in 1987 and an MBA from Alumni Association. Walsh joined the association in 2017 as the the UK Gatton College of Business & Economics in 2004. Phillips has held committee leadership positions with the association, associate vice president for alumni engagement and executive director, having served more than 25 years in alumni affairs at including chairwoman of Nominating for Board and Diversity universities. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the & Group Development, and vice-chairwoman of Nominating University of Mississippi. for Board. She has also served on the Club Development and

We are GROWING in a NEW DIRECTION!

Big News Coming Soon!

On June 16, 2018, the UK Alumni Association Board of Directors approved a historic initiative — watch your mailbox for this important announcement!

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UK Alumni Association bestows club awards

UK Alumni Clubs bring together alumni in their local communities to demonstrate their love and support for their alma mater through a variety of events and activities throughout the year. Some of these events include Game Watch Parties, group outings, social and professional networking events, service projects, book awards, scholarship fundraising, Student Send-offs and more.

The UK Alumni Association recognized many of its clubs during the Alumni Service Awards and Club Awards reception and dinner during the associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Summer Workshop. The following clubs were recognized for outstanding contributions in one or more categories:

In-state awards:

Out-of-state awards:

Big Sandy: Student Recruitment Christian County: Alumni Engagement, New and Creative Program, Scholarship Clark County: Scholarship Cumberland Valley East: Service, Scholarship, Student Recruitment Fayette County: Alumni Engagement, New and Creative Program, Service, Student Recruitment Fulton County: Membership, Scholarship, Service

Hopkins County: Alumni Engagement, New and Creative Program Greater Louisville: Alumni Engagement, Scholarship, Service, Student Recruitment McCracken County: Alumni Engagement, Membership, Scholarship, Service Northern Kentucky/ Greater Cincinnati: Alumni Engagement, New and Creative Program, Scholarship, Service, Student Recruitment

Greater Atlanta: Scholarship, Service, Student Recruitment

Houston: Service

Greater Birmingham: Scholarship, Service, Student Recruitment

Greater Nashville: Alumni Engagement, Scholarship, Service, Student Recruitment

Boston: Alumni Engagement, Membership Central Indiana: Student Recruitment Central Virginia: Service Chattanooga: Membership Chicagoland: Alumni Engagement, Most Improved, Service, Student Recruitment Dallas/Fort Worth: Scholarship Dayton: Scholarship, Service, Student Recruitment Emerald Coast: Student Recruitment Greensboro, North Carolina: Alumni Engagement

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Jacksonville: Membership

Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Capital Region: Alumni Engagement, Most Improved New Orleans: Scholarship Northwest Ohio: Scholarship San Diego: Service Sarasota/Suncoast: Membership, Scholarship St. Louis: Scholarship Triangle North Carolina: Service Upstate South Carolina: Alumni Engagement, Membership, Service

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New UK Alumni Association program engages grads across the country

UK Young Alumni gathered in Washington to hear WilDCats at the Capitol interns and guest speaker Ronnie Riley, former football player and now with the U.S. Department of Defense.

The Big Sandy UK Alumni Club welcomed visitors during its UK Admissions Prospective Student Reception held at East Kentucky Expo Center in Pikeville last spring.

The South Florida UK Alumni Club is our newest club being formed by grads in the Fort Lauderdale area.

Welcome to Your City was a week-long tour of locations across the United States — Atlanta, Washington, Nashville, Chicago, Louisville and Lexington — where UK alumni and friends connected, heard from accomplished alumni from the area and experienced the best their city had to offer. These UK Alumni Association events were designed for alumni who were either new to the area or looking for an opportunity to network. More than 280 people came out for the six events in June. Each location heard from a guest speaker who is a successful UK graduate, such as former UK basketball player Tony Delk in Atlanta and fashion and lifestyle blogger Olivia Rink in Chicago. The weeklong series will return in 2019, so be on the lookout for future announcements!

The Greater Atlanta UK Alumni Club held a luncheon during SEC Football Media Days and three student-athletes — Benny Snell Jr., Josh Allen and C.J. Conrad — posed for photos with club members and friends.

Members of the Fulton County UK Alumni Club gathered at The Keg Bar & Grill for their club’s 6th Annual John McAlister Memorial Scholarship Banquet, featuring guest speaker and former UK All-American Jack “Goose” Givens. Givens led the Wildcats to the 1978 National Championship and was named the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player. Givens was also inducted as part of the inaugural UK Athletics Hall of Fame Class in 2005. www.ukalumni.net

WILDCAT SOCIETY Wow! You did it again! Thanks to the generosity of nearly 1,600 Life Members who made contributions totaling about $220,000 to the Wildcat Society! These gifts enable the association to keep our alumni family informed and connected, award scholarships to deserving students, spread Wildcat spirit and provide valuable programs and services for alumni and friends. A TrueBlue “thank you” to our Wildcat Society members!

Founders (+$10,000)

Linda S. Francis William G. Francis Shirley A. Friedrich W. P. Friedrich Daniel L. Abbott James W. Gearheart Sharlene M. Abbott Rae L. Gearheart Jennifer Blume Beverly Jenkins Harrison Stephen G. Blume Michael J. Harrison Thomas O. Bowersox Cooper Hartley Cheryl Burleson Mary B. Hartley Michael A. Burleson Karen E. Jones Squires Bruce K. Davis Brian K. Key Donald L. Ensor Shelia M. Key Dan Gipson Thomas K. Mathews Susan L. Gipson Tonya Mathews Jack R. Guthrie John Milne Jr. Fred B. Paxton James D. Norvell JC Phillips Linda H. Norvell Jean Pickard Sandy Bugie Patterson Robert F. Pickard Diane L. Payne Betty R. Schwall James R. Payne L.L. Jay Schwall Judy L. Pearson Katrina T. Scott Ann M. Puckett Randy Scott Troy Puckett Daniel L. Sparks Harry K. Rogers Jr. Janet F. Sparks Holly G. Roeder Diane V. Stuckert Barbara Sanders James W. Stuckert Michael T. Sanders Myra L. Tobin Dr. Danna L. Whittenburg Martha B. Schlegel Billy H. Smith Dr. Kenneth W. Mary Lou Smith Whittenburg George B. Spragens Margaret Anne Spragens Ambassador ($5,000 - $9,999) Janice S. Stucker Xavier J. Wahner Arthur E. Walker Jr. Dr. Tom G. Abell Jr. Marsha W. Walker James Brownlow Bryant Victoria Ewing Ware Sallie M. Bryant Joan B. Weyer Ruth Cecelia Day Hilton M. Withers Anne H. Farris Mary Ann Withers Franklin H. Farris Jr. 34

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Jimmie L. Yeiser Linda L. Yeiser

Patron ($3,000 - $4,999) Richard A. Barbella Richard A. Bean Jane Crawford Bellomy Philip G. Bellomy Cindy Bloch Tom Bloch David K. Brislin Mary B. Brislin Valerie A. Bruce Glenn L. Clark Jr. Rosanne J. Clark Kevin L. Collins Maryhelen Coogle Frances Corum William M. Corum C.W. Curris Jo Hern Curris Beverly Dobner Dr. Michael Driver Donna G. Driver Ann H. Durham Marianne Smith Edge Nancy S. Forester Ronald A. Forester Tim R. Futrell Nancy Garriott Tanner O. Gay Brenda B. Gosney R. Michael Gray Douglas A. Harper J. Jolly Hayden Ronald L. Huebner Lynda Huey Mary Jane Key Stan R. Key

Dr. Joseph I. Kramer Dr. John D. Loucks Marna S. Loucks John G. Mellor Shelby G. Moore Virginia F. Murphy John C. Nichols II Michael E. Orlandi Sherrie Osborne Steven R. Osborne J. Landon Overfield George Parsons Tonya B. Parsons David L. Patton Mary Patton John D. Rees Sue N. Rees Dan D. Rhea James D. Rickard James D. Robbins David L. Shelton Diana A. Shelton Marian Moore Sims J. Fritz Skeen Michele A. Stephens Buddy Upshaw Robert L. Waters Cleland White III Joan B. White John A. Williams Vivian Williams Diane Wilson James M. Yowell

Platinum ($2,000 - $2,999) Robin M. Albrecht Scott Albrecht Linda L. Bailey Mike Ball

Gary M. Barlow Lisa G. Barlow Earl R. Berry James D. Cain Marilyn Jean Cain Shane T. Carlin Nick Carter Joyce I. Childers Selma J. Conrad Dana Courtney Dr. Donald A. Courtney Rebecca M. Cowen-Hirsch D. Michael Coyle Moninda D. Coyle Dr. Lucy S. Crain Dr. William R. Crain Robert D. Cupp R. E. Davis Bonnie L. Fisher Mary K. Fister Mike Fister William W. Foster Linda L. Frye Dr. Veryl F. Frye Bryan M. Gamble Mark A. Gooch Patricia A. Gooch Jane C. Gregory Jack I. Gregory William M. Guilfoil Troy D. Hammett Ann B. Haney Don R. Haney Gail Hanke Gary P. Hanke Donald L. Harmon Clarice Carol Sharpe Harper Joseph A. Hicks Susan D. Hicks Andrea R. Hilliard Laurie L. Howell

S. Oden Howell Gary W. Jacobs Vicki A. Jacobs Randy E. Joseph John Kelver Linda Kelver Dr. Paul N. Kerr Katie S. Kirk William B. Kirk Jo Ann Lee Robert E. Lee Barbara J. Letton George C. Letton Helen Haywood Mains John L. Mains Philip C. Marcum Dr. William G. Marshall Dr. John I. Mason Diane M. Massie W. Rush Mathews Ann G. Miller Robert E. Miller David W. Modjeski Lloyd Napier Dr. John K. Newcomb Dr. Shera Rice Newcomb Gregory A. Nie Myrtle C. Nudd Morris L. Owen J. Jeff Pence Taunya Phillips Donalene Sapp Poduska Dale W. Polley Nancy Jo Polley Fred A. Pope Paula L. Pope Dr. Ira B. Potter Patricia Potter H.B. Quinn Elizabeth S. Ray Mark A. Ripato Donald C. Rogers Penney P. Rogers Steve G. Salyers Terry L. Sams Mary L. Sandford Mary L. Shelman Bradley Simmons Julie Capps Simmons Annie Sit Marian Spencer Steve Steltenkamp Jo Carol Stermer Carolyn M. Stevenson Richard E. Stevenson Michael Stewart Michelle P. Stewart Donna N. Stoess Ray H. Stoess Julie A. Tarwater Russell F. Tucker Julian B. Turner

Dr. Gary J. Wahl Linda B. Wahl Craig M. Wallace Lee Ann Wallace Larry E. Whaley Lawrence L. Williams Loretta C. Williams Elaine A. Wilson Eric C. Wilson Patricia S. Wilson Donna J. Wittich Scott Wittich John L. Wood Billy Lou Wright

Gold ($1,000 - $1,999) Dr. Melanie Adams Paul V. Altimier Christina K. Anderson Dr. Paul E. Anderson Sharon G. Anderson Dr. Michael I. Anstead James C. Arington Jennifer Plenge Arington Dr. Joe F. Arterberry Kathryn Ross Arterberry Holly M. Ashley Jeffrey L. Ashley Donna Atkins George L. Atkins Jr. Lisa H. Augsburg Victor R. Augsburg Kevin J. Baer George W. Baker Sr. Mary H. Baker Robert L. Baker Sue Baker Vicky Foley Baker Donna F. Barr Garland H. Barr III Betty E. Barrett Tristan N. Bateman William M. Bateman Arthur R. Bauer Kathleen B. Bauer Terry W. Beadles Roger M. Bean Kenneth H. Beard Susan W. Beard Dr. Clifford J. Berger Marsha J. Berger Dr. Sharon Bingham- Shultz Jeffery S. Binkley Margaret J. Blain George E. Blandford Janice Blythe Samuel A. Blythe Marty C. Boeschen Cynthia Boggs

Mark M. Boggs Ann K. Bowling Dr. Roy G. Bowling Lynne B. Bowman Stuart T. Boyd Helen R. Bradley Robert E. Brink Jr. Jennifer J. Brookins Michael T. Brooks Susan B. Brooks Mary Helen Brown Michael L. Brown Susan Brown William L. Brown Mark W. Browning Genevieve Bruce John M. Bruce Dr. Amy S. Brumfield Jane T. Bryan Philip A. Bryan Junius E. Bryant Bruce A. Buchanan Barbara J. Burns Gregory L. Burns John L. Butler LuAnnette Butler Jane L. Cain William T. Cain Dennis L. Cannon Richard L. Cardwell Susan Bushart Cardwell Alfred K. Carpenter Sue Carpenter Audrey T. Carr Elizabeth Ann Carr James C. Carr John L. Carr David W. Case Richard P. Caton Dr. Marcia L. Cave Helen Cayce Michael Cayce Bonita T. Chandler Tommy W. Chandler Daniel R. Chaplin Dr. Mitch Charles Shirley J. Chatfield Dr. Michael A. Christian Janice W. Christian Becky S. Clark Donald K. Clark Kenneth R. Clark Paul A. Clark Richard P. Cleaves James S. Coffey Robert P. Combs Eleanor T. Congleton Gene F. Conway Jean W. Conway Dr. James O. Cook Marian Cook Elizabeth P. Cowell

Patricia C. Cox James T. Crain Jr. Mary R. Crain Dr. Cathryn L. Crosland Sidney D. Crouch Fred S. Crowder Margaret B. Crowder Jack R. Cunningham Beverly A. Dargavell Elizabeth T. Davis Jennifer A. Davis John L. Davis Scott E. Davis Sheila Langheim Davis Thomas L. Dawson Maxine C. Dellinger Linda H. Diddams Dr. Mansfield Dixon Jr. Margaret A. Dixon James E. Dockter Rebecca L. Dockter Karen J. Doherty Jenny D. Dorris Joyce L. Dotson Joseph S. Drake Cecil F. Dunn Fran C. Dunn Philip Dunnagan Pamela Williams Eakes Carol A. Ernst Jack L. Ernst John B. Evans III Allen C. Feige Lucy Carole Ferguson George K. Fischer Jr. Peggy A. Fischer Bob Foster Don E. Fowls James W. Freeman James A. Fulkerson Judith Rose Gambill Michael H. Gambill C. Michael Garver Mary Sue Geiger Susan W. Geoghegan William A. Geoghegan Daryl E. Gilpin Kathryn L. Gissing Michael E. Gissing Todd Glickson John G. Gottlieb Paula Vaughn Gottlieb Lee W. Grace Margo S. Grace Ann C. Grant Cammie D. Grant Walter M. Grant William H. Grant Michael J. Graziano Curtis C. Green Linda H. Green Denise A. Griffin

Roy E. Griggs Charles L. Grizzle Paul T. Gruner Barbara N. Gruninger H. Brown Gwynn Jane M. Haase William J. Haberstroh Bettie H. Haggin L. L. Haggin III Lawrence Hall Sharon M. Hall Leonard E. Hardy Gay G. Hardymon James F. Hardymon Michael H. Harmon Billy Harper Martha Harper Vance H. Harper James C. Harris Joan L. Harris William D. Hatcher III Dr. Robert M. Haugh Anne L. Hayden Bonnie R. Hibbs John O. Hibbs Lane M. Hill Laura J. Hill Dr. Kirby C. Hoetker Matt Hoetker Evan K. Hoffmann Elaine C. Hornback Roscoe E. Hornback Patricia Q. Host W. James Host Eve N. Howard Jasper A. Howard Nanshing Hsu Mark F. Huff Charles A. Hughes Roy H. Hunt Boyd E. Hurst Lynn B. Hyland Dr. Martin Iser Dr. William H. Jansen II Kathy A. Jansen Smith Jenkins Jr. Alice Tucker Johnson Dr. Robert Z. Joseph Carl D. Kelleher Margaret E. Kelleher Janet D. Kelly Jon E. Kelly Barbara A. Kemp Michael J. King Connie S. Kingsbury Sandra Kay Kinney Gay N. Koenig Donna F. Kranz Carolyn A. Krist Sue Ann Kurfees Dennis Elvis Lane Stephen C. Lannert www.ukalumni.net

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Eva J. LaRue John E. LaRue Robert S. Lipman Margaret G. Liter Robert T. Liter Thomas L. Maddux Jr. William Maksymowicz R. Gary Marshall Lincoln W. Martin Nancy B. Mason Robert S. Mason Ruth A. Maynard Betsy C. McClain Irene Harris McCracken James W. McDowell Jr. Sara S. McDowell John S. McGaw Jr. Jon W. McKinney Johnny Lee Meadows Robert C. Meyers K. Clark Midkiff Jr. Douglas E. Miller Elizabeth A. Miller Russell K. Moore Julia Emberton Moran David W. Moseley Susan P. Mountjoy Holly S. Myers Thomas E. Myers III Carolyn McClure Nash Geralyn Nehmer Jonathan Nehmer Edward C. Nickles III Michael J. Orefice Shirley A. Orefice John P. Owen Kathleen A. Owen Jeannette Pardue Thomas A. Pardue Jr. Kathleen L. Penn Jane S. Phillips Jane Cobb Pickering David M. Pirtle Sharon H. Pirtle Allen J. Prewitt Helen C. Price J. Richard Queen III Marion Morris Queen Virgil L. Quisenberry Frank V. Ramsey Jr. Jean Ramsey Thomas L. Read III Michael L. Reed Rachel T. Reed Carolyn C. Richardson James A. Richardson Stacey K. Richardson Tilford R. Richardson David A. Richter Christopher E. Riley Gregg L. Riley Fall 2018

Earnest O. Robbins II Caroline D. Robinson Patrick J. Robinson Kenneth K. Roth Michele A. Roth Geri F. Rowan Patrick F. Rowan Owen T. Rudd Linda Carr Sawyers Pamela B. Scallan Larry P. Schaefer Elizabeth O. Scheben William J. Scheben Jr. William Schuetze Eugene W. Scroggin William A. Sears Mary A. Shaver Thomas W. Shaver Helen Anderson Shaw David Terrell Sherman Mildred R. Sherman Christopher H. Shinn Todd C. Shultz David Sigler Pamela L. Sigler James R. Sisson Phyllis P. Sisson Anna Bain Slater Charles R. Smith Dr. Mark S. Smith Jane F. Smith Stewart A. Smith William A. Smith Mark A. Smithson Susan Z. Smithson Robert M. Somogyi Dr. Debra J. Sowell Ronald G. Sowell Eula McIntosh Spears Lynn Langel Spencer Roy W. Stephens Dr. John D. Stewart II Alec G. Stone Judith A. Stone Robert W. Stone Gerald L. Stuart Patricia Sturgill-Hughes Charles W. Sullivan Dr. Ellen W. Sutherland Wendy E. Swanson Dr. Reva Tackett Ramona Rice Taylor Alton H. Templeton Jr. Mary S. Templeton Reese S. Terry Jr. Donald W. Thomas Sharon E. Thompson Gail A. Tine Janice Newquist Tolk Joanne Towery Kenneth W. Towery

Clifton E. Valentine III Lona Valentine Dr. John S. VanHoose Staci D. VanHoose Deborah R. Waldner Rudy Waldner Betty C. Wallace Dr. Gary R. Wallace Fernita L. Wallace David M. Walsh IV Richard T. Weatherholt Sue H. Whitaker Wanda J. Whitehouse William J. Whitehouse Andrew J. Whitelaw Mark D. Whitley Charles R. Whitnell Faye S. Whitnell Barbara T. Williams Pamela J. Williams Angelo C. Witten Anne M. Witten Robert A. Wohn Jr. Carroll L. Wood Helen O. Wood Clarence A. Woodall III William D. Wooden Marcus G. Yancey Reeda S. Yancey William L. Young Louise W. Zachary Wei Zhang

Silver ($500 - $999) Ival E. Acra John R. Adams Pamela S. Adams Jerry Reed Adkins Karen L. Alexander Gene R. Allen Sharon J. Allen William V. Allen Michael W. Anderson Edward L. Angus Roger J. Auge II Jeffrey A. Baize Delores Woods Baker Mary C. Baker Clyde P. Baldwin Jo A. Baldwin Gregory S. Bandy Anne Fike Barley Jeffrey S. Barna Joe R. Barnes Patricia S. Barnes Peggy T. Barnes David G. Baron C. Joseph Beavin Jeffrey R. Beckman

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Wildcats look to build on bowl momentum By Hal Morris

SEC top running back Benny Snell Jr.

Coming off back-to-back bowl games, and with several big pieces back, the Kentucky football team plans to build on that momentum this fall. The Wildcats (7-6 overall, 4-4 SEC) return several key defensive starters and have the Southeastern Conference’s top running back in junior Benny Snell Jr. Snell became the first UK back to rush for consecutive back-to-back 1,000yard seasons. He set a school record and led the SEC in rushing touchdowns (19) and was third in rushing yards (1,333) and yards per game (102.5). Snell also holds the school record for total rushing touchdowns (32). After an All-SEC season, safety Mike Edwards returns to his senior season after leading UK in tackles per game (7.5), interceptions (4) and pass breakups (7). He is the fourth player in school history to lead the team in both interceptions and tackles in the same season. Linebacker Josh Allen also spurned the NFL and came back for his senior season. Allen had 65 tackles to go with a team-high 9.5 tackles for loss and four

quarterback hurries, seven sacks, three pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one interception. On offense, UK returns tight end C.J. Conrad (16 catches, 286 yards, 4 TDs), senior offensive guard Bunchy Stallings, senior running back Sihiem King (39 rushes, 391 yards, 2 TDs) and sophomore wide receiver Lynn Bowden Jr. (17 catches, 210 yards). Defensively, UK also returns linebacker Jordan Jones (64 tackles), defensive back Chris Westry (34 tackles) and defensive end Denzil Ware (47 tackles). The biggest question mark remains who will take over for two-year starter Stephen Johnson at quarterback. None of the quarterbacks on UK’s roster threw a pass for the Wildcats last season. Redshirt sophomore Gunnar Hoak and redshirt freshmen Danny Clark and Walker Wood will battle with junior college transfer Terry Wilson, who threw for 2,113 yards and 26 touchdowns with 11 interceptions and added five rushing scores last year for Garden City Community College.

Lonnie Greene is new track & field/cross country coach Lonnie Greene, who built Purdue into a national power as head coach, was named UK’s new track and field and cross country coach July 3. Greene led the Purdue women to an eighthplace finished at this year’s NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The women’s team also won the team title at 2017 Big Ten Outdoor Championships for the first time since 1999 and finished 14th at each of the last two NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Greene has been named Women’s Head Coach of the Year in the Great Lakes Region three times in the last two years by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, twice for outdoors and last year for indoors. Greene has coached standouts across the board, with 21 different Boilermakers earning 60 first-team All-America honors across 24 events in cross country and indoor and outdoor track and field over his six seasons. Greene’s

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Purdue teams have also been named USTFCCCA Academic All-America. Greene previously spent 16 seasons as an assistant at SEC power Arkansas, serving as associate head coach in charge of sprints, hurdles, horizontal jumps and multi-events from 2000-2012. In each of his last two seasons with the Razorbacks, he was named USTFCCCA South Central Regional Assistant Coach of the Year. In 2004, he was named National Assistant Coach of the Year. In more than two decades as a college coach, Greene has mentored eight Olympians. “I like to win, I’m very competitive,” Greene said. “I try to remain as humble as I can, but for me, humility is just strength under control. I believe in being aggressive and trying to win at this level. My ultimate goal is to win the National Championship. That’s one of my career goals. As long as I’ll be here, that is going to be the objective of this program.”

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Stephen Foltz ’86 AFE: Transforming an urban zoo landscape By Hal Morris From an early age, Stephen Foltz ’86 AFE had an interest in plants and trees. But Foltz, director of horticulture at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, never figured that would lead him to head one of that area’s largest botanical gardens. Now in his 30th year at the zoo, Foltz oversees a collection that includes 3,000 varieties of trees, shrubs, tropical plants, grasses, bulbs, perennials and annuals. “In grade school we had to do tree collections and leaf collections, and I just really loved learning about all different types of trees,” he says. “At that point I developed a love for it, and I was a little nervous whether I could make a living doing it.” Foltz, who earned a bachelor’s degree in horticulture from the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, had designs on becoming an accountant and attended Northern Kentucky University for two years. He realized quickly that was not for him. “I didn’t think I could work indoors. At that point I decided to transfer to UK and get my degree in horticulture,” he says. “I went in thinking I was going to be a landscape architect. After a 5 minute conversation with a UK landscape architect, he sent me right over to horticulture. He was absolutely right. I’m not an architect. I’m a horticulturist.” At Kentucky, he found a very demanding but encouraging environment. “I happened to fall into one of the best horticulture programs in the country. The professors I had were tops in their field,” he says. “They were the nicest people in the world, and to this day I communicate with them. “My first two classes were with Bill Fountain, who still teaches there, and Robert McNeil. He was

probably my biggest mentor of all my professors at UK. I knew the program was good at the time, but looking back, it was a special group of phenomenal folks.” Foltz has given back, teaching horticulture at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College. “They took time to teach me, and I feel strongly I need to teach others in the style they taught me,” he says. Foltz had two internships at the zoo and worked for a landscape company before joining the zoo full time in 1988. He has served as the director of horticulture since 2002. “The zoo at the time — there was lot of asphalt. It was hot. The director really wanted the zoo to look more like a botanical garden and with Dave Ehrlinger and his vision, you could see where they wanted to take it. So it wasn’t about just maintaining, it was about improving and making it not only a beautiful place but an educational and cultural place.” It’s a philosophy Foltz continues to this day, and says he could not have asked for a better career. “I don’t think I’ve worked a day in my life. It has certainly been a great experience. We’re always improving and always trying to make it the best botanical garden in the Midwest. That has always been an aspiration for me,” he says. “We’re probably the most-visited public garden around, about 1.7 or 1.8 million people annually, so we need to keep it looking beautiful 12 months out of the year. It’s just a great challenge. “We’re always teaching, whether its volunteers and students or interns. We’re always teaching people about gardening and horticulture.” When Foltz started at the zoo, he worked alongside a great team, a pattern that continues to this day.

“It has been a team effort, and I can’t stress enough we have the best horticulture team in the country. It’s not only a team, it’s a family. It shows by how the grounds look. They’ve made me look really good,” he says. “It’s a big sense of pride, especially with naturalistic animal exhibits. The animals feel better, the people feel better, and there’s a lot of shade we provide.” Every day is a little different, he says. “We grow and plant over 50,000 annuals in the spring. We also grow and plant 10,000 perennials, along with hundreds of trees and shrubs, including in our new exhibits that we design and landscape in house. In the fall we plant 115,000 tulip bulbs every year for our Zoo Blooms event in the month of April. This is on top of our typical weeding, mulching, watering, labeling, mowing and trimming we do to keep the Botanical Garden looking good. We also collect browse (high-growing plants) to feed to the animals for both food and enrichment.” Foltz says they landscape to please, like planting the lion’s habitat or a beautiful pollinator garden to attract wildlife for the enjoyment of guests. “We want every visitor to see the beauty and enjoyment a landscape can bring, including planting shade trees that will last 100 years, screening unwanted views with plants, and planting beautiful displays of annuals for color, as well as food for bees and butterflies,” he says. “If every homeowner did a little more of each one of these things, think of the impact we could make in the urban landscape. That’s what it is all about for me. Helping to heal the earth one landscape at a time.” ■ www.ukalumni.net

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1960s Warren D. Wheat ’61 CI is a retired journalist living in Lexington. He was inducted into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame after a 55-year career in journalism. He now works for No-Labels, an organization based in Washington that advocates for bipartisan policymaking. Barbara White Reeves ’65 AS, ’83 ED is associate provost and associate professor emerita at Ohio University in Athens. She was elected to the Ohio University Credit Union Board of Directors for a three-year term. 1970s Sarah Howard Jenkins ’70 FA, ’82 LAW was inducted into the UK Law Alumni Association Hall of Fame. She is the Charles C. Baum Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. Paul L. Wertheimer ’72 AS is the founder and principal of Crowd Management Strategies Inc. in Los Angeles. He was mentioned in the February issue of Vanity Fair magazine in the article “Stampede,” as the “leading crowd specialist in the United States.” Jack D. Brammer ’73 AS, ’76 CI lives in Shelbyville and is Frankfort bureau chief for the Lexington Herald-Leader newspaper. He was inducted into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame.

Malcom R. Mathews ’73 AS is a board certified medical oncologist/ hematologist and medical director at Regional Cancer Center at Indian Path Hospital, a division of Ballad Health, in Kingsport, Tennessee.

combined sewer overflows, including a $100 million green infrastructure plan. He is now a senior lecturer and civil engineering program director in the University of Missouri St. Louis/Washington University Joint Undergraduate Engineering Program in St Louis.

Charles G. Olentine ’73 AFE lives in Hoschton, Georgia, and is owner and president of the consulting firm Consult-N.C. Inc. He received the American Feed Industry Association Distinguished Service Award.

Joseph D. Culin ’81 AFE is the retired associate dean for research and graduate studies and emeritus professor of entomology of the Clemson University College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Science in South Carolina. In his 36 years at the school, he served on the entomology faculty as chairman of the Department of Entomology, Soils and Plant Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences.

Tandy C. Patrick ’74 FA is an attorney and partner at Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP in the Lexington and Louisville offices. She was appointed by Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin to a four-year term as an “at large” member of the Kentucky State Fair Board, an agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet that operates the Kentucky Exposition Center and the Kentucky International Convention Center in downtown Louisville. She earened her law degree from the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. William J. John ’78 AS, ’81 MED lives in Lexington and is senior medical director of medical affairs for Medpace Inc., which is headquartered in Cincinnati. Gary T. Moore ’79 EN lives in St. Louis and retired as program manager of the Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District. Under his leadership, the EPA approved a $4.7 billion, 23-year program of sanitary sewer overflows and

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Adam K. Hiett ’81 AS, ’85 MED is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Perinatal Partners LLC in Centerville, Ohio, a practice of Premier Physician Network. William C. Green ’82 CI, ’84 LAW is a professor of government in the Department of Philosophy, Politics, International and Legal Studies in the Morehead State University Caudill College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences in Morehead. He received the Kentucky Political Science Association Distinguished Political Science Award. Jeffrey K. Grimes ’83 BE, ’86 LAW is director of the Environmental Management Consolidated Business Center (EMCBC) in Washington. He had been acting director of EMCBC.

Elvin Holt ’83 AS is a professor of English in the Department of English in the Southwest Texas State University College of Liberal Arts in San Marcos. Jeffrey A. Lawson ’83 BE is president of J. Lawson and Associates LLC, a real estate and appraising company in Gainesville, Georgia. He was reappointed to the Georgia Real Estate Appraisers Board. David M. Mills ’85 BE lives in Springboro, Ohio, and is regional sales director in the credit union and community bank division of finance for America Mortgage. He had been national account manager with Radian Guaranty Inc. Margery Coulson-Clark ’86 GS, ’99 ED is a professor of social and behavioral sciences at Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She received a University of North Carolina System Board of Governors 2018 Award for Excellence in Teaching. Kevin C. Dicken ’86 LAW lives in Winchester and is executive assistant U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky. He directly supervises the office’s criminal, fraud and appellate divisions and two branch offices in Ft. Mitchell and London. William G. Smith ’86 ED lives in Spring, Texas, and is the retired superintendent of the Port Arthur Independent School District. He received the 2018 Texas Governor’s Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Award. Richard J. Tomlinson ’87 AS, ’89 BE is vice president-finance and adminis-

tration at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas. He was previously associate vice president for finance and business affairs at the University of Louisville and the chief financial officer for the University of Louisville Foundation Inc. Ron L. Walker ’87 LAW lives in Richmond and is chief of the criminal division for the U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Kentucky. He had been an assistant U.S. attorney. Xuemin Wang ’87 AFE is the E. Desmond Lee and Family Fund Endowed Professor of plant biochemistry and molecular biology and director of graduate studies in the University of Missouri at St. Louis Department of Biology. He received the Academy of Science of St. Louis George Engelmann Interdisciplinary Award. Kent W. Blake ’88 BE lives in Louisville and is chief financial officer for Louisville Gas and Electric Co. and Kentucky Utilities Co. Peggy Gemperline ’88 NUR lives in Portsmouth, Ohio, and is program director at Crossroads Treatment Center of Ashland. Holly M. Hicks ’88 HS is a third-grade teacher at Justice Elementary School in Winchester. Rebecca Poynter Steckler ’88 CI is publisher of the Idaho Statesman in Boise. She was previously president, Gannett Mid-Michigan and led the Lansing State Journal, with additional oversight for Port Huron Times Herald, Battle Creek Enquirer, Living-

ston Daily Press and Argus and the Observer & Eccentric. Karen Langston Simons ’88 AS is acting chief deputy and the attorney general-designated U.S. marshal for the Southern District of Illinois in East St. Louis. Thomas L. Thurman ’88 AS is a producer at Kentucky Educational Television in Lexington. Nagarathinam Balakrishnan ’89 EN is a professor of management and dean of the University of Michigan College of Business in Ann Arbor. He was reappointed to a second five-year term to the University of Michigan Board of Regents. Jeffery D. Broadwater ’89 AS is a brigadier general in the U.S. Army and the commanding general of the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California. Scott P. Carmer ’89 AS is chief executive officer of NexImmune, a biopharmaceutical company that develops immunotherapy products and is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. He had been the company’s chief operating officer. Alan J. Hood ’89 FA is a professor of trumpet in the University of Denver Lamont School of Music in Colorado. He previously taught jazz trumpet and musicology at the University of Miami while pursuing a doctor of musical arts degree in jazz performance. Alesa Gardner Johnson ’89 EN is chief workforce solutions officer for Somerset

Community College in Somerset. She was appointed to the Kentucky Board of Education by Gov. Matt Bevin. 1990s Jonathan D. Niemeyer ’90 AS, ’93 LAW is senior vice president, chief administrator officer and general counsel for Western & Southern Financial Group in Cincinnati. He was named president-elect of the Association of Life Insurance Counsel. Judith L. Kristeller ’91 ’92 PHA is chairwoman of pharmacy practice at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. She was a professor of pharmacy practice and continues to have teaching, scholarship and service responsibilities. Brian P. Smentkowski ’91 ’94 AS is an associate professor of political science and founding director of the University of Idaho Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning in Moscow, Idaho. Emmett C. Ramser ’92 ’93 PHA is chief administrative officer at Norton Children’s Hospital in Louisville. Crissy Ratliff Fiscus ’93 ’94 BE is business service officer and leads the Lexington office of ARGI Financial Group which is based in Louisville. Raymond C. Connell ’94 LAW is a staff attorney with the Kentucky Department of Revenue Finance and Administration Cabinet in Frankfort. He was elected to serve on the Kentucky Retirement Systems Board of Trustees. Terry L. Hapney ’94 CI is professor of public relations www.ukalumni.net

Class Notes and journalism at the Marshall University W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications in Huntington, West Virginia. Tema T. Maqubela ’94 AS is headmaster at the Groton School, a boarding school in Groton, Massachusetts. He received an honorary degree from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. Everett C. Pesci ’94 MED is chairman of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the East Carolina State University Brody School of Medicine in Greenville, North Carolina. Paige Bendel Ellerman ’95 AS is vice president of compliance, risk and legal affairs/ general counsel at Mount St. Joseph University in Columbus, Ohio. She is also a member of the president’s cabinet, corporate secretary and liaison to the Board of Trustees Governance Committee. Amit Jain ’95 AFE is president/director of Singora Textiles Ltd. in Punjab, India. Rexford J. Tibbens ’95 BE is president and chief executive officer of American Home Shield, a division of ServiceMaster Global Holdings Inc. headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. He was previously chief operating officer for Lyft. Paul K. Bowling ’96 ED is director of district personnel for Bardstown City Schools in Kentucky. He was previously principal at Bardstown High School. Michael E. Harp ’96 AFE lives in Shelbyville and is a 48

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rural fire suppression technical advisor for the Kentucky Division of Forestry. Tonya Akins Moreland ’96 ED lives in Corbin and is a children’s book author. She was named Kentucky Mother of the Year by American Mothers Inc. Jason E. Ward ’96 EN is senior engineer for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 2 office in Madisonville. He received the Rear Admiral Lewis B. Combs Award, presented annually to an individual who has made the most outstanding contribution in perpetuating the legacy of U.S. Navy Seabee and Civil Engineer Corps accomplishments and traditions, for his work overseeing half a battalion of Seabees in Djibouti, Africa.

by Kentucky Justice Sec. John Tilley. Michael M. Gunter ’98 ’01 AS is a Cornell Distinguished Faculty member and Arthur Vining Davis Fellow at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, where he serves as a professor and chairman of the political science department and direct of international affairs in the Hamilton Holt School. Damon J. Porter ’98 ’99 BE lives in Erie, Pennsylvania, and is vice president, chief human resources officer at Grange Insurance, which is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. William T. Prather ’98 BE is president and chief executive officer of Farmers Rural Cooperative Corp. in Glasgow.

Julie A. Eckerle ’97 AS is an associate professor of English at the University of Minnesota (UMN)-Morris. She received the University of Minnesota-Morris Faculty Distinguished Research Award, which recognizes sustained research and/or artistic productivity of a UMN-Morris faculty member over the course of a career.

Jeffrey H. Schwartz ’99 MED is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist in the offices of Debra Cohen and Amanda Strobel in the Sacred Heart Hospital Medical Group in Crestview, Florida.

Shadow J. Robinson ’97 AS is the dean of the University of Tennessee at Martin College of Engineering and Natural Sciences. He was previously chairman of the Millsaps College Department of Physics.

Brian K. Terry ’99 AFE is a professional landscape architect and co-owner of Insite Studio, a planning and landscape architecture consulting firm in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Hilarye L. Dailey ’98 BE was appointed deputy commissioner of support services for the Kentucky Department of Corrections in Frankfort

Michael T. Stephenson ’99 CI is vice provost for academic affairs and strategic initiatives and a professor of communication at Texas A&M University in College Station.

of the Carter G. Woodson Center for Interracial Education at Berea College. Susan Bohannon Edington ’00 ED is an assistant professor of education and 2+2 coordinator at Murray State University Madisonville Regional Campus. She received the 2018 Distinguished Professor Award. Brian D. Wigginton ’00 BE is vice president of finance and accounting officer for Turning Point Brands Inc., a provider of other tobacco products such as smokeless and noncigarette materials and is located in Louisville. He had been the company’s chief accountant. Chandre Sergent Bourne ’01 AS is an advance practice registered nurse at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana. She was previously a registered nurse at Kentucky One Health: Mt. Sterling Hospital. Benjamin G. Dusing ’01 is a partner at Faruki Ireland Cox Rhinehart & Dusing PLL in Cincinnati. He was selected as one of the 10 best lawyers in Ohio by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys. Nadezda Nikolova-Kratzer ’02 AFE, ’05 GS is a photographer living in Oakland, California.

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James H. Luttrell ’02 ’03 ED is principal at Vine Grove Elementary School in Vine Grove. He had been principal at Custer Elementary School.

Alicestyne Turley-Adams ’00 ’09 AS is an associate professor of African and AfricanAmerican studies and director

Charmaine McKissick-Melton ’02 CI is an associate professor of mass communications and intern-

ship coordinator at North Carolina Central University Department of Mass Communications in Durham. She is co-chairwoman of the City-County Committee on Confederate Monuments and Memorials. Lois M. Nora ’02 BE is president emerita and dean of medicine emerita at Northeast Ohio Medical University and a Fellow in the Advanced Leadership Initiative at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She received an honorary doctorate of science for national achievement in the advancement of science and service in the health sciences fields. Jason D. Parman ’02 LAW is branch manager for the U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Kentucky in London. Brantley C. Shumaker ’02 EN is a computer software and hardware patent attorney with Middleton-Reutlinger in Louisville. He earned his law degree from the Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology. Paul C. McCaffrey ’03 AS is chief of the fraud division for the U.S. Attorney’s office Eastern District of Kentucky in Lexington. He earned his law degree from the Washington University School of Law. Amanda Cook Reed ’03 BE, ’09 LAW is an internal audit coordinator for Farmers National Bank of Lebanon. Sarah Sloan Reeves ’03 AS, ’09 LAW is a partner at Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC in the firm’s Lexington office. Robert J. Alexander ’04 AFE is principal at Robert

B. Turner Elementary School in Lawrenceburg. He was previously a special education teacher at the school. Charles W. Coomer ’04 FA is director of competitions for Golf House Kentucky in Louisville. He has been conducting golf tournaments across the state for the Kentucky PGA and the Kentucky Golf Association with over 1,500 events to his credit. He was elected to the PGA of America in 1993 and held golf professional positions at three facilities in Tennessee after a 10-year career in the entertainment industry. He has received the KHSAA Outstanding Golf Official Award and the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation Gene Sullivan Award for dedication. Justin S. Fowles ’04 AS is an attorney at Frost Brown Todd LLC in the litigation department in the firm’s Louisville office. Joshua C. Hurst ’04 AS is an insurance agent with Kentucky Farm Bureau in Shelbyville. He was named the Kentucky Farm Bureau Kentucky Agent of the Year. Andrew V. McNeill ’04 GS lives in Louisville and is state director of the Kentucky Chapter for Americans for Prosperity. He had been Office of State Budget Director deputy state budget and policy director. John S. Easley ’05 ’06 ED is a high school teacher at Daviess County High School in Owensboro. He received a 2018 Valvoline Teacher Achievement Award.

Kevin P. Forbes ’05 AFE lives in St. Louis and is manager of in vivo research and development at Horizon Discovery Group PLC, a gene editing and gene modulation technology company headquartered in Cambridge, England. Marcia Arnold Rapchak ’05 AS, 10 CI is head of teaching and learning at the Duquesne University Gumberg Library in Pittsburgh. She received the Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group Distance Learning Librarianship Conference Sponsorship Award. Amanda Esenbock-Stamper ’05 CI is public relations director for Anthem Inc. in Louisville. She was appointed to the Kentucky Board of Education by Gov. Matt Bevin, for whom she previously served as communications director. Joanna M. Dobbs ’06 AS, ’09 SW is executive director of Stanwood Camano Community Resources Foundation in Camano Island, Washington. She had been program coordinator for the Stanwood Community Resource Center Davis Place Teen Center. Stephen P. O’Daniel ’06 AFE, ’10 AFE is master distiller at Copper & Kings American Brandy Co. in Louisville. He was previously the company’s head distiller. Jordan T. Munson ’07 FA is a senior lecturer of music and arts technology and coordinator of undergraduate recruitment at the Indiana University Purdue University of Indianapolis Purdue School of Engineering and Technology in Indianapolis.

Amanda B. Balltrip ’08 ’12 FA is director of music education at McNeil Music Center in Somerset. Patrick A. Lewis ’08 ’12 AS is managing director for scholarly resources and publications for the Kentucky Historical Society in Frankfort. He had been project director for the Civil War Governors of Kentucky Digital Documentary Edition and a member of the editorial staff of the Register of the Kentucky Historical Society. Stephanie J. Stockburger ’08 MED is an associate professor of pediatrics at UK HealthCare Adolescent Medicine Clinic. Eric B. Ellsworth ’09 AFE lives in Stanford and is a sales representative for Air Hydro Power Inc. Megan E. George ’09 AS, ’13 LAW is a construction attorney at Stites & Harbison PLLC in the firm’s Lexington office. She had been an attorney at Sturgill Turner Barker & Moloney PLLC and served as assistant attorney general in the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office of Criminal Appeals. Nathaniel T. Gravely ’09 AS is the owner and chief executive officer of Gravely Brewing Co. in Louisville. Amanda M. Harsy ’09 AS is an assistant professor of computer and mathematical sciences at Lewis University Department of Computer and Mathematical www.ukalumni.net

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Internships enhance student’s education and career outlook Senior Allie Spalding is a Legacy student from St. Louis majoring in human health sciences. Both of her parents (Ruth Hocker Spalding ’87 BE and Hugh Spalding ’86 EN) attended UK, and she always wanted to go to the same school they did. This summer she interned in Sydney, Australia, with the Sports Medicine Caroline Francis Institute. She gained exposure to sports physicians, surgeons, massage therapists, podiatrists, physical therapists and exercise physiologists. At the state-of-theart facility, she learned how to use specialized equipment and help patients meet goals. The institute supports the Australian Rugby Games and the Cronulla Sharks doing all of the physiotherapy, sports taping and onsite sports medicine-related duties. According to Spalding, a benefit of doing an internship is gaining hands-on experience and getting ready for life after college. “It definitely felt like a big transition when I first started my internship because I was not used to the typical 9-5 workday. Another great benefit, and one specific to being abroad, is that I was able to learn about another country’s health care system. Instead of just reading about it in a book or online, I got to see how it works and plays out in a real-world setting,” she says. Sophomore Rachel Mooney from Lexington is working toward dual degrees in neuroscience and Spanish. She decided to attend UK largely because of the strong neuroscience program. She says she felt that UK would also give her access to medical clubs, organizations and a more diverse population where she will have many opportunities to volunteer and shadow doctors in the UK HealthCare system. Her summer internship was in Lisbon, Portugal, with the Atlantis Fellowship. Her internship duties included shadowing doctors on different specialties for a month. “Some benefits of completing an internship include providing patient-contact hours that will help with strong talking points during future medical school applications and interviews, and the chance to explore specialties that could be of interest,” she says. According to Sarah Montgomery, assistant director, Experiential Education at the James W. Stuckert Career Center, “Internships are extremely valuable today as graduate school admission and job markets are becoming more competitive. Students can use internships to connect with companies, seek out future mentors and develop a wealth of skills to add to their resume. .... It is a great space for students to learn more about their skills and interests, as well as test potential careers and industries.” Additionally, she notes that employers who host interns get to meet young talent that may bring new and innovative practices to their workplace. Employers also have the opportunity to mentor and observe future hires before they officially hit the market. UK Alumni Association members are eligible for two complimentary appointments per year with an alumni career counselor. Call 1-888-9UKCATS (852287) to schedule an appointment. Visit www.ukalumni.net/ career to learn more about resume critiques, virtual networking events and other Alumni Career Services. To post a job opening, employers may visit www.ukalumni.net/employers. 50

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Sciences in Romeoville, Illinois. She received the 2018 Lewis University Early Career Teaching Award. Shannon L. Harr ’09 ED lives in Olive Hill and is director of university assessment and testing and is in his fifth term as a staff regent at Morehead State University. He established the Dr. Shannon Harr Scholarship Fund through the Morehead State University Foundation that benefits incoming MSU freshmen from West Carter High School. Todd J. Mattingly ’09 BE, ’09 PHA is assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice in the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy in Baltimore. He was selected speaker-elect of the American Pharmacists Association House of Delegates. 2010s Matthew J. Davidson ’10 ’16 AS is an archaeologist for the Cumberland Ranger District of the Daniel Boone National Forest in Morehead. Cari Brown Hamlin ’10 ED is a kindergarten teacher at Sparrow Early Childhood Center in Lawrenceburg. Chance M. Corum ’11 EN is a product design engineer at John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, Illinois. He was named the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers QuadCity Section Young Member of the Year. Joshua M. Evans ’11 EN is engineering manager at Continental Fan in Dayton, Ohio. He had been a project engineer at the company.

Case H. Fedor ’11 AS, ’13 BE is an assistant vice president at Crystal Financial LLC in the firm’s Decatur, Georgia, office. Elise Hofer McKelvey ’11 AS is an attorney at Littler Mendelsohn PC in the firm’s Nashville, Tennessee, office. She earned her law degree from the Vanderbilt University Law School. Poulson N. Joseph ’11 GS lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and is principal scientist and leader of the Institute of Food Technologies Center of Excellence in Meat and Poultry, which is headquartered in Chicago. He received an American Meat Science Association Distinguished Achievement Award. Robert J. Riddle ’11 AFE is a listing partner and real estate consultant with New Albany Realty in New Albany, Ohio. He was named to the 2018 class of Realtor Magazine’s 30 Under 30. Joseph M. Guthrie ’12 AFE is a wildlife biologist for the Florida Wildlife Corridor in St. Petersburg, Florida. He is also a lead survey coordinator for the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. Jeffrey P. Kelley ’12 ED is a captain in the U.S. Army and commander of Forward Support Company G, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division at Fort Wainright, Alaska. He previously served as commander of Company B, 25th Brigade Support Battalion.

Aaron R. Klein ’12 BE is a construction attorney at Stities & Harbison PLLC in the firm’s Louisville office. He was previously with Ward Hocker & Thornton PLLC. Klein earned his law degree from the Belmont University College of Law. Beth Herbert Mobley ’12 AFE is a loan officer at Central Kentucky Ag Credit in the bank’s Danville branch. She was previously director of loans program in the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. Matthew A. Bulka ’13 ’14 ED is a teacher at Thomas Nelson High School in Bardstown.

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Monica S. Dewey ’13 FA is an associate instructor in the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in Bloomington. Gavin L. Anderson ’14 AFE is the owner of Anderson Craft Ales in London, Ontario. Catherine E. Johnson ’14 EN is an assistant professor of mining and explosives engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla. She was selected as a Missouri University of Science and Technology Presidential Engagement Fellow. Trevor R. Fields ’15 BE is an officer at Town & Country Bank and Trust Co. in Bardstown. He had been a credit analyst at the bank.

Young-Eun Park ’15 LAW is an associate at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in the firm’s Louisville office. She had been with Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP.

burn, Alabama. He received the American Veterinary Medical Foundation Auxiliary to the American Veterinary Medical Association Legacy Endowed Scholarship.

Joplin C. Rice ’15 AS lives in Clay City and is an outreach counselor with the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, covering Casey, Clark, Estill, Garrard, Jackson, Laurel, Powell, Lincoln, Madison, Owsley, Pulaski and Rockcastle counties.

Arash Hamidi ’16 LAW is a patent attorney and associate at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in the firm’s Washington office.

Alena J. Smith ’15 MED is the owner of LenaJeanne Cosmetics LLC in Bossier City, Louisiana. Jonathan A. Tubbs ’15 AFE is a second-year student at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in Au-

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Charles L. Cambron ’17 BE is the co-owner of The Dough Bug, an edible cookie dough company located in Lexington. Jennifer Dudley Furkin ’18 GS is an assistant professor of communication in the Lindsey Wilson College Department of Communications in Columbia.

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In Memoriam John B. Lovett ’41 Rye, N.Y.

William W. Long ’50 Campbellsville, Ky.

Sue Laslie Kimball ’42 Fayetteville, N.C.

Bill E. Slone ’50 Lexington, Ky.

Joseph J. Famularo ’42 Pawling, N.Y. Fellow

Art F. Weinberg ’51 Lexington, Ky.

Louise Peak Spring ’43 Cynthiana, Ky. Dorothy Robinson Cox ’45 Madison, Ala.

Jean Gardner Pival ’56 Springfield, Ohio Fellow

Robert Dee Fields ’62 Lexington, Ky. Fellow

Elizabeth McCann Connor ’68 Marietta, Ga.

Roger D. Pack ’57 Washington Township, Ohio

James R. Gray ’62 Ooltewah, Tenn. Fellow

Stephen M. Oblinger ’68 Troy, Ohio Life Member

Carl L. Pennington ’51 Russell, Ky.

Ted L. Igleheart ’57 Shelbyville, Ky. Life Member

Robert L. Kaftan ’63 Woodinville, Wash.

James B. Brien Jr. ’69 Mayfield, Ky. Life Member, Fellow

Harry A. Marsh Jr. ’51 Lexington, Ky.

William E. Odell Jr. ’57 Ellicott City, Md.

Harry K. Daugherty ’51 Ranny L. Ayer ’57 Charlotte, N.C. Calhoun, Ky. Darothy Sympson Life Member Wachs ’46 Nancy M. Wise ’57 Lexington, Ky. David M. Frymire ’52 Richmond, Ky. Life Member Carmel, Ind. Russell K. Watkins ’58 Berenice L. Hudson ’47 Robert L. Weldon Jr. ’52 Cantonment, Fla. Black Mountain, N.C. Versailles, Ky. Albert R. Hall ’58 Marie Current Roche ’47 Charles M. Newton ’53 Louisville, Ky. Lexington, Ky. Tuscaloosa, Ala. Life Member Fellow Vera V. Salyer ’48 Gerald W. Hill ’59 Lexington, Ky. Kenneth R. Reynolds ’53 Lexington, Ky. Life Member Lancaster, Pa. Waymond Morris ’59 Doyt H. Bolling ’48 Donald E. Slone ’53 Owensboro, Ky. Frankfort, Ky. Lexington, Ky. Charles T. Price ’59 Bettie J. Tuttle ’48 Ralph T. Boyd ’53 Georgetown, Ky. Lexington, Ky. Henderson, Ky. Life Member Paul J. Throckmorton Noel E. Stasel ’53 Jr. ’60 William T. McClain ’48 Louisville, Ky. Winchester, Ky. Glenview, Ill. Fellow Life Member Frank V. Ramsey Jr. ’54 Madisonville, Ky. Russell B. Milliken ’60 Ruby Jesse O’Mara ’49 Life Member, Fellow Hendersonville, N.C. Lexington, Ky. Life Member John A. Cooper ’54 Louis W. Simon ’60 Lexington, Ky. Covington, Ky. Allene Weathers Hatfield ’49 Erle L. Levy ’55 John P. Stivers ’60 Lexington, Ky. Lexington, Ky. Manchester, Ky. Life Member, Fellow Arnold A. Murphy ’49 James R. Bowie ’61 Bowie, Md. Forrest V. Dean ’55 Pontiac, Mich. Lexington, Ky. Charles B. Minor ’49 Life Member Frank L. Rothfuss Jr. ’62 Charlottesville, Va. Union, Ky. Joann Robertson Frank Sadler ’50 Chenault ’55 Katherine Lewis Lexington, Ky. Escondido, Calif. Chaykoski ’62 Life Member, Fellow Montgomery, Texas Homer Dale Blythe ’56 Lee C. Truman Jr. ’50 Wilmore, Ky. Patricia Tipton Bowling Green, Ky. Life Member Esrael ’62 Fellow Lexington, Ky. Frances Jones Gaines E. Huey ’50 Whitman ’56 Raymond L. Walton, Ky. Lexington, Ky. Burklow ’62 Life Member Mill Spring, N.C. 52

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Jimmy L. Thomas ’63 Eden, N.Y. Fellow Gary D. Yonts ’63 Lexington, Ky. James L. Ewbank ’63 Danville, Ky. Life Member Joseph C. Moraja ’63 Versailles, Ky. Robert W. Dickinson Sr. ’64 Lexington, Ky. Jean Kabler Custer ’65 Munfordville, Ky. Tom C. Bridges ’65 Lexington, Ky. Woodson Reynolds ’65 Lexington, Ky.

Nancy Billings Nadkarni ’69 East Brunswick, N.J. Jack F. Durie Jr. ’69 Winter Park, Fla. Life Member, Fellow Joseph G. Kristoff ’69 Flemington, N.J. Wallace MacGregor ’70 Dayton, Ohio Life Member Carl Marty Michals ’71 Prospect, Ky. Helen W. Cady ’71 Colo, Iowa Mark S. Chaplin ’71 Lexington, Ky. Jack G. Stephenson ’72 Wilton Manors, Fla.

William J. MacAdam ’65 Bloomfield Hills, Mich. Michael D. Doll ’72 Los Angeles, Calif. Anne Lillis Creech ’66 Life Member Lexington, Ky. Life Member, Fellow Melvin H. Wadlington ’72 Betty Hovermale Manitou, Ky. Haynes ’66 Lexington, Ky. Life Donald L. Hackel ’72 Member Louisville, Ky.

Arthur H. Anderson ’66 Donna Craig Straus ’72 Whitehall, Pa. Louisville, Ky. Dorothy Smith Gorton ’67 Medford, Mass. Karl N. Crandall ’67 Bowling Green, Ky.

Mary Thomas Cross ’73 Paris, Ky. Melvin R. Sensmeier ’73 Evansville, Ind.

Donald R. Perry ’74 Margaret B. Grimes ’67 Lexington, Ky. Lexington, Ky. Larry M. Cozine ’74 Thomas W. Webb ’67 Sellersburg, Ind. Plano, Texas David P. Drennan ’74 Marilyn D. Gossett ’67 San Francisco, Calif. Asheville, NC

P. Michael Davis ’74 Roswell, Ga. Life Member, Fellow Patty Higgs Mann ’74 Los Angeles, Calif. John B. Franke ’75 Lexington, Ky.

Susan E. Binger ’78 Oak Park, Calif. Larry P. Jones ’79 Cincinnati, Ohio Richard C. Haggin ’80 Frankfort, Ky.

Bettye Williams Timothy W. Marcum ’75 Morgan ’80 Waco, Ky. Burtonsville, Md. Betty Burke Galella ’75 Franklin, Tenn. Paul E. Nett ’75 New Albany, Ind. David T. Hoagland ’76 Lexington, Ky. Lee Clark Dimiceli ’76 Randolph, N.J.

Ben L. Hartz ’81 Owensboro, Ky. Life Member Donald T. Prather ’81 Shelbyville, Ky. Daniel M. James ’81 Plantation, Fla.

Robert M. Babb ’76 Orange Beach, Ala.

Margaret S. Igleheart ’82 Louisville, Ky. Life Member

Mark D. Antis ’76 Millington, Tenn.

Timothy W. Love ’83 Goshen, Ky.

Cheryl A. Napier ’76 Hazard, Ky.

William C. Wilson ’83 Elizabethtown, Ky.

Richard A. Greenwell ’76 Louisville, Ky.

Kristina Egbers Andrew ’83 Cincinnati, Ohio

Slayrean Goff ’76 Hazard, Ky.

Sheila G. Rogers ’84 Hudson, Fla.

Mary A. Hallauer ’76 Ottawa Hills, Ohio

Herman I. Fitzgerald III ’84 Madison, Ala.

William B. Shamburger ’77 Lexington, Ky.

Terry D. Day ’84 Newton, Ala.

Ian Bruce Turner ’77 Lafayette, La.

John T. Lepping ’85 Louisville, Ky.

Lucia Boland Parr ’77 Morehead, Ky.

John S. Roberts ’85 Lexington, Ky. Life Member

James M. Brennan ’78 Monterey, Calif. Donald J. Horton ’78 Lexington, Ky. Michael W. Taylor ’78 O Fallon, Ill. Franklin E. Farley ’78 Boonville, Ind. Judy S. Gabbard ’78 Jackson, Ky.

Leonard E. Wright ’85 Radcliff, Ky.

Bret N. Bearup ’89 Alpharetta, Ga. Life Member

Daniel C. France Old Hickory, Tenn.

Joe Short Paintsville, Ky.

Robert T. Gallagher ’89 Lexington, Ky.

Julian Sherwood Goldberg Louisville, Ky.

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Milton C. Toby ’73 AFE, ’95 LAW has written “Taking Shergar: Thoroughbred Racing’s Most Famous Cold Case,” a narrative that provides new analysis of the evidence related to the famous stallion’s disappearance, delves into the conspiracy theories that surround the inconclusive investigation, and presents a profile of the man who might be the last person able to help solve part of the mystery. In February 1983, armed thieves crept onto Ballymany Stud, near The Curragh in County Kildare, Ireland, to steal Shergar, one of the Thoroughbred industry’s most renowned stallions. Bred and raced by the Aga Khan IV and trained in England by Sir Michael Stoute, Shergar achieved international prominence in 1981 when he won the 202nd Epsom Derby by 10 lengths — the longest winning margin in the race’s history. The thieves demanded a hefty ransom for the safe return of one of the most valuable Thoroughbreds in the world, but the ransom was never paid, and Shergar’s remains have never been found. Toby examines the cast of suspects and their alleged motives, including the Irish Republican Army and its need for new weapons, a French bloodstock agent who died in Kentucky and even the Libyan dictator Muammar al-Qadhafi. University Press of Kentucky

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Robert Campbell ’11 CI is the author of “In the Herald of Improbable Misfortunes,” a collection of poetry in a chapbook revolving around dreams, dreamers and otherworldly happenings. The reader engages with the wilderness and wild things, leaving wonder and connectedness. Etchings Press

blogs.uindy.edu/etchings Bryan C. Taylor ’11 AS, ’15 PHA is the author of “Even If You Don’t,” which tells the story of love, loss due to a tragedy, and lessons learned that he wrote based on inspiration from his wife’s passing from breast cancer at the age of 25. CreateSpace

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Richard L. Taylor ’63 ’74 AS is the author of “Elkhorn: Evolution of a Kentucky Landscape,” which provides a glimpse into the economic, social and cultural transformation of Kentucky from wilderness to its current landscape in an 8-mile stretch of the creek from the Forks of the Elkhorn to Knight’s Bridge outside of Frankfort. A former Kentucky Poet Laureate, Taylor purchased a fixer-upper — the historic Giltner-Holt House built in 1859 — near Elkhorn Creek, which became his source of inspiration for his writing. Driven by topophilia (love of place), Taylor explores both the natural history of the region and the formation of the Forks community, recounting the Elkhorn Valley’s inhabitants from the earliest surveyors and settlers to artist Paul Sawyier, who memorably documented the creek in watercolors, oils and pastels. Interspersed with photographs and illustrations — contemporary and historic — and intermixed with short vignettes about historical figures of the region, the book delivers a vibrant history. A blend of creative storytelling and historical exploration of one of the state’s beloved waterways, the book celebrates a gem in the heart of Kentucky. University Press of Kentucky

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David A. Collier ’70 EN, ’72 BE has written “The Entity: 2147,” a novel about life in the future, when earth is devastated by the effects of climate change and a Kentucky family is visited by an entity whose mission is to rescue humankind or it will face extinction. Service Management Institute

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Hannah Pittard, associate professor of English and director of the UK Creative Writing Program, has written “Visible Empire,” a fictional account of the aftermath of a real-life tragedy: the 1962 crash in Paris of Air France 007, the second deadliest in aviation history. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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Pharmacy Alumna Goes

Beyond the Script GLORIA H. DOUGHTY CLASS OF 1951

ressed in a Kentucky blue ensemble, with bright red hair and a smile for everyone, Gloria Doughty is an alumna who paved the way for women at the University of Kentucky. Just shy of her ninety-second birthday, Doughty remembers her time at UK fondly. “I went to school almost before penicillin,” she jokes. At a time when very few women graduated with advanced degrees, Doughty’s parents supported her choice to attend the University. Only about 5 percent of women in the United States had completed more than four years of college, according to the 1950 Census. Yet Doughty graduated from University of Kentucky with a degree in Chemistry in 1948, and then enrolled at UK College of Pharmacy where she graduated in 1951. She was one of two women in her pharmacy class of 80 students. Doughty had originally decided to go further north for her graduate degree. Her mom was living in Illinois and Doughty planned to live

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at home while attending pharmacy school. She arrived on campus in Illinois to visit with the dean of their pharmacy school. She tells the story with conviction, “The dean said, ‘What are you doing at the College of Pharmacy?’ And I said, ‘Well I have a degree in chemistry, I’ve gotten good grades, and I’m interested in pharmacy because I’m a people person and I don’t want to be a chemist.” Doughty pauses for effect, “And you know what he said to me? He said, ‘You women just waste our time and our money because you eventually stop to get married.’” Doughty was quick with her reply, “I told him, ‘Obviously, Dean, you don’t know me. Thank you very much. I’m leaving, and I’m going to go to the College of Pharmacy at Kentucky.’” And so, she did. Doughty called the dean at the UK College of Pharmacy where she had also been accepted. Even though classes had started, Dean Earl Sloan told her she was welcome. “He told me to come on down,” Doughty says. When asked about challenges she faced in school, she chuckles. “There were quite a few.” During the summers, Doughty worked to put herself through school by interning at pharmacies or the hospital. “Women weren’t accepted as pharmacists,” Doughty remembers. “There were only two or three women practicing as pharmacists in Lexington at the time. If I got a job at the pharmacy, they wanted to put me out front selling sundries instead of actually working behind the counter.” Eventually, Doughty found a family-owned pharmacy willing to hire her: Hubbard and Curry Pharmacy in Lexington, Ky. “They would have me work in the back office, and when it got busy in the pharmacy I could help. Since I had a chemistry background, I was able to compound medications for them. I loved mixing things.” After graduating, Doughty worked to mentor both students and pharmacists at UK’s Chandler Medical Center. It was at UK where Doughty would also meet her husband, Richard (Dick) Doughty. “It’s a classic UK story,” says Doughty. “I was invited to the building dedication for the new

Gloria graduated in 1951, one of only two women in her pharmacy class of 80 students pharmacy building and was introduced to this new faculty member — Dick Doughty. Two years later we were married,” she says with a smirk. “I was an old woman by then too,” she jokes. “I was 32.” Even though the Doughtys had no natural children of their own, in the 35 years they were involved with the UK College of Pharmacy, they welcomed a number of students into their home. They offered free room and board to students who would not be able to attend the University otherwise. In all, the Doughtys sponsored eleven UK students, not all of them studying pharmacy. “I still communicate with many of them,” Doughty says. She tells stories of her UK “children” like any proud parent. The Doughty home was where students from as far as Australia and as close Kentucky could find a place to belong. And Doughty’s trailblazing spirit can still be seen even now at the UK College of Pharmacy, where women are now 62 percent of the student body. Doughty was dedicated to pushing past the status quo and fighting for a better tomorrow. Her story is not just a Kentucky one, it’s a story about how we can all go beyond — beyond the script.

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