On the Road with Tony Meeting the Residents of Colorado

A Magazine for Alumni and Friends WINTER 2013

CSU 2020 CSU President Tony Frank’s Professor Emeritus Fall Address Builds a Roadmap for the University’s Continued John Matsushima Success. named Citizen of the West Changing the Game On-campus stadium moves forward Remembering Professor Jack Cermak 1922-2012 Diana Wall Studies the Antarctic

CONTENTS

CAMPUS VIEW Letters to the editor; Do You Remember Me?; CSU Marching 2 Band leads Parade of Lights; Travels Across Colorado. Citizen of the West 4 Retired Animal Sciences Professor John Matsushima named Citizen of the West at the National Western Stock Show.

4 FEATURES CSU 2020 6 President Tony Frank lays out his vision for a successful and vibrant University for the next decade.

Ram Ambition 16 University boldly moves forward with fund-raising campaign for on campus stadium. 6 Digging Deep 22 University Distinguished Professor Diana Wall doesn’t like to brag, but how many researchers do you know who have a valley named after them in Antarctica?

ALUMNI MATTERS Ram Network update; Distinguished Alumni Awards; Rams 16 26 Write; Professor Jack Cermak, 1922-2012; Class Notes

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A Magazine for Alumni and Friends WINTER 2013 • NUMBER 62 Editorial Committee Chair – Tom Milligan, Vice President for External Relations Brett Anderson (’87), Vice President for Advancement Letters to the Editor Cara Neth (’87), Director of Administrative Communications Colleen Meyer (’94), Executive Director of Alumni Relations Managing Editor – Mark Minor (’92) Do You Remember Me? Production Editor – Mark Hanson (’87) Dear Editor, Contributing Editors What a thrill to open the Office of the President – Nik Olsen (’01) alumni mag (Fall 2012) to page Alumni Relations – Beth Etter (M.A. ’03) 11 and see my mom staring out University Advancement – Maggie Walsh at me! The date is May 23, External Relations – Tony Phifer, 1940. The ladies are vying for Melinda Swenson (M.A. ’93), Emily Wilmsen the Queen of Lory Days Cel- Design and Production ebration. The selection was done Art Director – Doug Garcia by the Livestock Club and the Design – Terry Nash, Cathay Zipp (’94) Queen presented at the Thurs- Photography – Bill Cotton (’03), John Eisele, Joe Mendoza day night dance. She also University Contacts presided as Queen for the Rodeo Event. Steve, Admissions – (970) 491-6909 or admissions.colostate.edu Back row from left: Charla Weiss and Thanks for such an informative letter! Alumni Relations – (970) 491-6533, Elizabeth Kinghorn. Front row from left: One more tidbit for readers: those who were (800) 286-2586, or www.alumni.colostate.edu Jane Hartshorn, Doris Erickson, my at A&M during those days know that the Athletics – (970) 491-5300 or www.csurams.com mother, Charlotte Weigand (Jaouen), annual spring rite known as College Days Colorado State Forest Service – (970) 491-6303 or www.csfs.colostate.edu Lucille Boston, and Pauline Lough. I don’t was renamed “Lory Days” for one year in Continuing Education – (970) 491-5288 know who won that year, however Mom 1940 in honor of then departing president, or www.learn.colostate.edu didn’t until a year or so later. Charles A. Lory, who had led the college for Extension – (970) 491-6281 or www.ext.colostate.edu A little CSU family history: 30 years. Financial Aid – (970) 491-6321 or sfs.colostate.edu • Harry G. Weigand D.V.M. 1917 -Editor 4-H – (970) 491-1152 or www.colo4H.org (grandfather) Donations/Giving to CSU – 866-CSU-GIVE or advancing.colostate.edu/ASI • Charlotte I. Weigand (Jaouen), Home History of Land-Grant Spurs Public Relations – (970) 491-6621 Ec. 1942 (mom) Memories of Personal History or www.news.colostate.edu • Donald P. Williams, M.E. 1950 (uncle) Dear Folks at Alumni & Friends Magazine, Directory Assistance – (970) 491-1101 or search.colostate.edu/search-directory.aspx • Walter F. Gall, M.S. Industrial Arts/ Fred Brown’s “Morrill Victory” in the Colorado State Magazine Sales – (970) 491-4179 Math 1938 (father-in-law) Fall 2012 issue of the Alumni Magazine or ccs.colostate.edu/magazine.aspx • Pauline R. Gall (Jaouen) Math 1965 about the establishment of the Land-Grant Send Colorado State Magazine (wife) College Act brought back the feelings I had correspondence to: • Stephen H. Jaouen, M.S. Professional romancing the idea of migrating to Colo- Colorado State Magazine c/o Mark Minor Management 1980 rado to attend CSU. I was still aboard the Colorado State University • Stephen R. Jaouen, B.S. Wildlife Biol- Submarine USS George Washington, the 6025 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 80523-6025 ogy/Range Management 1998 (son) original nuclear-powered submarine to • Stephen H. Jaouen, Asst. Professor, CM carry ballistic missiles, and found a copy of Advertising Inquiries 1990/2009 the college’s course catalog among the Lindsay Connors (970) 491-4179 So as you can see, we’ve been rattling books in the boat’s library. After studying around CSU for a while. all the degrees offered, I decided right then www.socialmedia.colostate.edu Kindest regards, that I would become a forest ranger and An equal access/equal opportunity university Steve Jaouen

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live my life out on top of a forest lookout had developed within the School of Brown for his very informative article on tower. No more of this military regime for Forestry. the history of how the agricultural colleges me! I followed Dr. Troxell’s fatherly advice were established and the opportunity to When I finally had my “freedom” again, and graduated in 1977 with a degree in feel the excitement, once again, of a young I loaded my 1970 Land Cruiser, and my St. Wood Science and Technology, with a man’s dream to attend one of the best of Bernard, “Bracer,” and I headed for Fort minor in business. these schools! Collins. During my CSU stay, my high school William T. Oviatt I had a huge letdown the day of registry sweetheart and I married, and because we Wood Scientist when I was informed that the School of were ten years older than most of the Letters to the Editor may be edited for brev- Forestry was filled to the maximum and Wood Science students and had a more ity and clarity. Letters may be sent to: closed to any new students! Fortunately, traditional home, ours became the meeting Mark Minor my pleas were overheard by Dr. Harry place for get-togethers of camaraderie and c/o Colorado State University Troxell. He introduced himself as a fellow fellowship. This means we consumed a lot Fort Collins, CO 80523-6025 submariner, of a preceding generation of of beer and hamburgers and discussed life [email protected] diesel boats, and said he could show me a and its future for each of us! way to get into CSU if I would consider I look back on those years with CSU, applying my past Nuclear Engineering Dr. Troxell, and Fort Collins very fondly training from the Navy and enroll in his and they were formative in my professional Wood Science and Technology Program he and personal development. I thank Fred

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ohn Matsushima, a retired Colorado in the 1960s, helped modernize and mal veterinary medicine, and medicine for State University professor and a pio- expand U.S. beef production with scientific practice in rural communities. Jneer in beef-cattle nutrition, was underpinnings, data-based decision mak- Citizen of the West honorees, selected honored on Jan. 14 as 2013 Citizen of the ing and global reach. by a committee of community leaders, West by the National Western Stock Show, “Johnny represents the best in of the embody the spirit and determination of the joining a roster of Western luminaries who world of academia. He has an inquiring Western pioneer and are committed to have notably contributed to Colorado and mind that hungers for knowledge, and I perpetuating the West’s agricultural heri- the region. just can’t say enough about his impact on tage and ideals. The Citizen of the West During his 30-year career as a professor students. He also represents the best of the honor roll is a regional Who’s Who of and researcher in the Department of Ani- world of agriculture. What he has accom- political, business, educational, philan- mal Sciences, Matsushima became a plished with people and leaders over the thropic, and agricultural leaders. world-renowned expert in beef-cattle feed- decades is enormous,” said Pat Grant, Among Matsushima’s greatest ing for greater efficiency, profitability and chairman of long-range planning for the achievements: carcass quality. His innovations, beginning National Western and co-chair of the Citi- • Educating an estimated 10,000 animal zen of the West Steering Committee. science students; “Certainly in the world of beef, I do not • Pioneering the process of using steam know anyone who has had more influence and mechanical pressure to macerate than Johnny Matsushima.” corn kernels into corn flakes, thus Matsushima was recognized during a improving feed efficiency by about 10 Western gala that drew about 800 people to percent, reducing the amount of grain the National Western Complex in Denver. needed in feedlot rations, and improv- The event raised money for 74 scholarships ing profit margins for cattle feeders; and given each year by the National Western • Working closely with Japanese officials John Matsushima got his start as an expert in Scholarship Trust to Colorado and Wyo- to open that country and other Asian beef-cattle nutrition while raising steers for 4-H projects in Weld County. ming students who are pursuing college markets to U.S. beef exports. degrees in agricultural sciences, large-ani-

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The late Kenny Monfort, a Colorado For this work, he has received many cattle baron and an early adopter of Matsu- honors, including the Japanese Emperor shima’s technology, joked that he flaked Citation, or “Tenno Hosho,” presented in more corn than Kellogg’s at his feedlots. 2009 by Emperor Akihito at the Imperial “I don’t think Colorado would be a top- Palace in Tokyo. The award typically is five cattle feeding state if it weren’t for given only to national dignitaries and cor- Johnny’s work,” said Daryl Tatum, a profes- porate leaders. sor in CSU’s Department of Animal Now an active 92-year-old, Matsushima Sciences, who is among those carrying credited his late wife, Dorothy, their chil- Matsushima’s torch in understanding links dren, Bob and Nancy, and other family between nutrition and meat quality. members, friends, and colleagues for for- “Johnny did as much as anybody in teach- giving his absences and supporting his ing and research to elevate the commercial tireless work and travels. “When I meet with alumni, I am cattle-feeding industry in Colorado and Yet his perseverance was also essential always inspired by their passion elsewhere. He was a game-changer.” to success. Matsushima recently visited the for making a difference.” Matsushima, the son of Japanese immi- 100,000-head Kuner Feedlot, established - Colleen Meyer (’94), Life Member grants, grew up on a vegetable farm near by Monfort of Colorado Inc. and now Executive Director, CSU Alumni Association Platteville, Colo. He learned about cattle owned by JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding. It when raising market beef for 4-H and was a frequent stop during the height of his showing at the Weld County Fair. He career. YOUR ALUMNI earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees As Matsushima surveyed Angus cross- in animal science at Colorado A&M, now bred cattle at the feedlot, he explained his ASSOCIATION CSU, then earned a doctoral degree at the ongoing quest to gain and share informa- University of Minnesota. He worked for a tion. “Knowledge,” he said, “never goes out MEMBERSHIP time at the University of Nebraska and of season.” • helps us grow our student and returned to CSU in 1961 as a faculty expert alumni programming efforts, in feedlot nutrition. • supports the outreach efforts Matsushima partnered of the association, and with Colorado cattle feeders • enhances communication to to put discoveries into keep alumni connected to action, propelling beef to its Colorado State. status as a $3-billion agri- cultural sector in Colorado and the state’s top commod- Become an Alumni Association ity. Colorado is ranked as member today. the fifth state in the nation for cattle on feed. For a complete list of benefi ts and to He also helped establish join, visit www.alumni.colostate.edu, cattle feeding worldwide, or call (800) 286-2586. with focused efforts in Africa, Italy, Australia, Can- ada, China and Japan.

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March On!

Denver’s Parade of Lights provides a holiday preview of the Marching Band’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade performance in Dublin, Ireland, this coming March.

The Colorado State University Marching Dublin parade is attended by hundreds of Band ushered in the holiday season by thousands of people as it winds its way leading the annual Parade of Lights in through the streets of Dublin each March 17. downtown Denver, Nov. 29. The Parade of “This is an opportunity of a lifetime,” Lights has become something of a tradition notes senior marching band member Luke for the band, this being the fourth consecu- Contreras. “Being able to represent the tive year the band has led the parade. Green and Gold of CSU in the Green Isle More than 200 alumni got front row of Ireland has the entire ensemble excited – seats to view the performance at the a testament to the over 110 amazing years Alumni Association’s Parade watch party. of music and marching that the CSU The event, held at the CSU Denver Center, Marching Band has performed.” 475 17th St., featured food, CAM the Ram, The marching band has been holding and bleacher seats to provide the best pos- fund-raising events for more than a year to sible viewing of the band and the rest of the raise enough money to transport all 250 parade entries. band members to Dublin. Alumni and The band will soon travel overseas for a friends can support the Green and Gold whole new kind of experience, having been march through Dublin with a tax-deduct- invited to participate in the St. Patrick’s Day ible, charitable contribution. Contact Parade in Dublin, Ireland. Billed as the larg- Jonathan Clifton at (970) 491-3558 or est St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world, the [email protected].­ Do You Remember? Do you recognize any of the people in this photo? If so, send a note to Mark Minor, Colorado State University, 6025 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-6025, or e-mail [email protected]. Have No Fear.

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COLORADO STATE 7 In His Annual Fall Address to Campus, President Tony Frank Builds a Roadmap for the University’s Continued Success.

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ne has the opportunity to give a lot of speeches as president. And even though all of them are Oimportant, some, simply, have more impact than others: the 1870 Dinner to our most loyal and generous donors; the Green & Gold Gala to our alumni; convoca- tion and commencement addresses are always special. But the Fall Address is my favorite. In part, it’s a state-of-the- university address, but it’s also the opportunity to address my colleagues – because whether we’re faculty, staff, or students at Colorado State, we’re all colleagues within our university community. I also like the setting – here on the Oval – and the tim- ing – the hum of creativity and the buzz of energy that comes from having a new semester underway. Despite the hint of fall in the air and our knowledge of an upcoming winter, fall has the feel of life on a university campus, and President Yates knew that and captured it when he started these Fall Addresses 15 years ago, in the wake of the 1997 flood – as a way to bring us all together at the start of the year to celebrate our successes, reflect on our challenges, and to look to a path forward as a community. This is my fourth Fall Address. Each year, we’ve had many successes to celebrate, and our share of challenges to face, but – thanks to your hard work – we’ve always moved forward. And this year is no exception to having successes to celebrate. We’ve just finished another superb Preview and Ram Welcome, where parents cannot express strongly enough their appreciation for what Student and Academic Affairs provide for them in the way of transitions. My favorite among the comments I hear are from parents who have sent older children to other schools and are amazed at what CSU provides in this area. inspiration andinspiration impact

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access is opportunity in arow, with funding exceeding $340million even as the anotherulty set research funding record for ninth the year our economy needs. dreamsthe of our students into reality the of graduates the dreamthis –areality –areality that, inturn, transforms they’ve worked hard to develop plans to make goal – this and and faculty the staff of TILT so manyand others, Thayer,the University Distinguished Scholars,Teaching Lamborn and Vice President Blanche Hughes and Paul ership of Provost Rick Miranda and Vice Provost Alan sleeves, and over span the of past the year- under lead the But, intypical CSU fashion, quickly they rolled up their know how hard improvements areas inthese are to attain). dent success and retention for past the 10years (and who on our campus have who focusing intently been on stu- perhaps some questions about my sanity –among folks the tion rate infive years, it prompted acollective gulp – and year that we should aim for an 80percent, six-year gradua- ning. We intend to graduate When them. Iannounced last rational, and simply contagious. to none, at auniversity with aspirit of doing that is inspi- affordable inaliving-learningprice environment second great education provided by aworld-class at faculty an an extraordinary see value they –a because doso they more students CSU choose than any other university. And Plains. Eastern the From schools across high state, this Westernthe Slope, Front the Range urban corridor, and brass ring of acollege education. students Our come from students are first the their family still in everthe seize to inCSU’s qualified demically history, one in four of our background, “I myself can see at CSU; and Ilike what Isee.” ­Ontiveros creates aculture that says to anyone, from any diversity and outreach work of Vice President Mary communications teams, tell agreat about story CSU, and the Brown and her team, coupled with colleges the and our are not an accident. The hard work of Vice President Robin that among is also our most diverse. enrollment These gains year inarow of record enrollment, with afreshman class history, breaking arecord we only set last year –our fourth Our success extendsOur also into research, where our fac- Of course enrolling students these is only- begin the year’s this And while class among is also most the - aca This year, we again welcomedthelargest class inCSU’s competitive pool of research grant funds became smaller Outside our campus, Vice Presidents Tom Milligan and and the bar to be cleared to earn these funds was raised Lou Swanson have taken the reputation of Colorado State higher than it’s ever been in our careers. And the stories of to the highest levels we’ve ever seen. the successes of individual researchers at this campus From international programs to energy, performing arts would – alone – fill up two speeches. Our colleges and to the physics of light, food and water, health and well- departments, Vice President Bill Farland and his team, being, and athletics – the Cabinet, Deans, department along with our University Distinguished Professors and chairs, faculty, staff, and students continue to pursue and Research Associate Deans, have created a wonderful define excellence in all that we do. And our community is research environment here at CSU that supports the amaz- amazingly strong. The way the campus pulled together to ing creativity of our faculty. support those affected by the tragedy of the High Park fire We completed the first comprehensive campaign in the was inspirational, but it wasn’t out of character. Every year, history of our university – reaching our $500 million goal CSU people fill lunchboxes at Cans Around the Oval and ahead of time and then exceeding it by almost $40 million. backpacks at School Is Cool. This community knows how to This campaign focused on supporting academic excellence roll up its sleeves and support others.

More students choose CSU than any other university. And they do so because they see an extraordinary value – a great education provid- ed by a world-class faculty at an affordable price in a living-learning environment second to none… and student success in unprecedented ways – and through And for the first time since I’ve been president, I can their leadership, Vice President Brett Anderson and the say these words: It appears the state of Colorado may deans and their teams taught us all a lesson in the power of increase higher-education funding next year. dreaming – and how to make our dreams our reality. So maybe that’s where this speech should end. It’s a Our campus is more beautiful than ever, and from beautiful day on the Oval. There’s a picnic. We’ve not only Library renovations to the Engineering expansion, to addi- survived a tumultuous storm, we’ve thrived through it and tional living-learning communities, to better classrooms, emerged stronger. We’ve earned a pat on the back, a grin, a to a renovation of the student center as it reaches its 50th chance to stretch and perhaps even lean back for a anniversary, to inspirational spaces for study and reflec- moment after some difficult labor. tion – what Vice President Amy Parsons and our colleagues But even as a storm ends and one stands in the warmth of in Facilities are creating is a legacy that will benefit Colorado the sun, we would be remiss not to have scanned the horizon for decades to come. And I want to personally thank all and noticed the clouds and the red sunrise; and we would be of our students, faculty, and staff for your flexibility, good unwise not to consider the storm they could herald. humor, and patience as we make these improvements. Despite the recovering economy, despite the good news Under the leadership of Executive Vice President from the statehouse, Colorado Future’s report is unmistak- Miranda and Vice President Parsons and our CFO Lynn ably clear: Unless there are fundamental changes to the Johnson, we’ve managed the fiscal resources of this univer- way in which we as Coloradans manage the resources we sity in an exceptional manner, never losing our focus on entrust to each other in this place we call home, there will the people who are Colorado State University or our need be no funding for public higher education – not on some to be fine stewards of the public trust. far-off day after we’re all comfortably retired, not at a time

colorado state 11 12 CSU Winter 2013 faculty as partners 20 responsibility of future the inabalance composed of the itized or not –held heritage the of past the and the greatthis American university has we –whether have real - presidentevery has who had privilege the of representing beautiful lawns, these walked asever learned they and to leave it better for follow, who those student every who inherited of apart great this university and as atrust looks administrationsurround member of every who us, every sity has who had honor the to that halls teach inthese efforts miscarry? come without acontingency event inthe our hope and certainty. But should our be this plan –to hope for an out- the world.” “the most weapon powerful with to which change value of education thing –the that Nelson Mandela called, have and we will, can and we must, make for acase the third of that cost, and today it approaches 75percent. We thatworry 20years ago tuition for was needed only one (inflation-adjusted)that we did20 years agoeven – as we that we educate astudent for same the amount today endorsed performance-based funding, and we’re proud transparencycial and accountability to levels, new proud. We’ve cut our dramatically, expenses finan taken - strate alevel of stewardship of we be can Ithink which all our to time demon- CSU, we have used to like. look And at our collective future on what we want to forge aconsensus nor is working hard course.Gover The averted? be Of another path? Can it ing storm take watch. 10 years –on our to nextin the seven to out look for, but to warn our children Every memberEvery of of faculty the Colorado State Univer No, defunding the storm on our horizon is not at a all - defund Can this - - increasing enrollment. play of tools All will these arole, solve on them nontraditional revenues or by massively excellencesacrifice altarthe on of expediency. cannotWe Neither can we solve by them and cuts that deeper deeper cannot solve our challenges on back the of student tuition. know,we all inour whether heads or inour that hearts, we fully, to plan carefully, and to plan fully. And as we plan, We and will, we do, have to time plan –to plan thought- defunding, ifone were to occur, not will come suddenly. itsdefund system of public education. higher But a could potentially become first the statethe in nation to And there is reason optimistic to be as we doso. Yes, ours preparing and planning for whatever may come our way. met challenges the of day their ours: meet –as we will by (perhaps) even of relocating stadium. afootball versity, tumult leading during social the of 1960s,or the growth that was driven by GIBill, the renaming uni- the of set the challenges and opportunities created by the President Morgan Bill might not have picked with to deal Depression that followed little more later. than a decade manage through great the influenza of 1918 the or Great President probably Charles Lory wouldn’t have chosen to for more than one building and five students the 1870s. in President Edwards, Elijah Iimagine, might have wished our predecessors, wished for challenges the of day. their choices of present. the And no one roles, inthese none of But although might they not have chosen they them, research and results but the key that fits this lock, the response to the riddle posed by our Sphinx, is a balance: growth of non- residents, maintaining our position as the school of choice within Colorado, and a relentless focus on excellence in everything that we do. This approach continues our growth trajectory to approximately 35,000 students. I’ve begun to talk about this approach with my Cabinet, the Council of Deans and our Board of Governors, and I’ve informally been calling this plan “CSU 2020.” We should be very clear with each other: Such a plan will not be easy or simple. It will place stress on every aspect of our university and challenge our ability to manage growth and change in a responsible manner. It will first take all of our plan- ning and criticism to hone and validate the approach, and if we move forward, it will then take all of our efforts to implement it. But if we are successful, and we have every tool needed and every reason to be confident, we can assure that even if our defunding storm hits us dead on, Lincoln’s Land-Grant University mission will remain strong in Colorado for the next 150 years. And if the defunding storm is averted, we would see a period of unprecedented growth in quality at Colorado State – improving ourselves in every parameter and metric of academic excellence.

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follow it. But my favorite part of that address comes earlier in the speech, where Lincoln was defending a path forward: “It is not whether any of us can imagine better, but whether all of us can do better.” Lincoln understood the transition from planning to action, the difference between theoretical and real. He reflected this in another famous quote about character and reputation: “Character is like a tree and repu- tation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.” Character is the real thing. Character is all of us doing better rather than just one of us imagining it. And character is forged on the anvil of adversity. At CSU, this anvil has forged a university of immense character that produced clean water across the world, the concept of the Peace Corps, quantum leaps forward in our understanding of environmental and animal ethics, limbs for children who might otherwise have lost them to cancer, opportunity for young men and women engaged in the struggle with autism and Asperger’s, a new start for our veterans returning from service overseas, and leaders who have stepped up at key Student volunteers participating in the Cans Around the Oval food drive. times for our state, our nation, and our world. And I believe that the same anvil that forged the charac- ter of this great university will forge a strong future: a future for the son of an Eastern Plains farmer who wants to This is a path forward worthy of serious consideration. become an engineer; for the young woman from the West- It’s a challenging path, but one that assures we will leave ern Slope who sees energy security and the environment as this university strong and vibrant when our time to care cousins; for the Latina girls from Denver – best friends as for her has passed. We have serious work to do along the long as they can remember – who want to be a teacher and a way – work from which we will not shy away. Likely, most doctor; and for the young boy who quietly watches interac- of us don’t want to think about this – especially after the tions from the edge of the playground and – without last four years. We would prefer to go about our loves of knowing it – is forming a set of convictions about social jus- teaching and learning, research, discovery and creativity, of tice. Great researchers and inspirational artists will emerge support and service – without having to worry about these from our classrooms. But always – always – there will be issues. But make no mistake, would we choose them or no, educated citizens; citizens ready to battle Jefferson’s eternal these challenges have found us, in our time. And the mea- foe – “every form of tyranny over the mind of man.” sure of our character will be in how we rise to them. That character is the heritage and the future of Colo- Lincoln has a famous quote to Congress on Dec. 1, 1862 rado State University, and it is ours now to uphold. I’m – nearly five months to the day after he signed the Morrill proud of how we’ve met the challenges of the past four Act from which CSU was born. He said, “The dogmas of the years, and I know this university will face whatever comes quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. Because our our way as we always have: directly and with an unwaver- situation is new, so we must think anew and act anew.” Most ing commitment to the Land-Grant University mission. It Lincoln lovers know that quote and the famous lines that remains my very great honor to serve as your president.

14 Winter 2013 Big dreams start here. Each semester, the Division of Enrollment and Access brings new freshmen and transfer students to campus, helps current Rams finish their coursework and presents CSU graduates with their diplomas. We’re proud to serve the students, faculty, staff, alumni and parents who make up our community. In 2011-12:

• Student Financial Services awarded $5.36 million in institutional scholarships to freshmen and $96.8 million in federal and state aid to continuing students.

• The Registrar’s Office evaluated more than 17,000 transcripts for transfer students and conferred 2,700 degrees in the spring. The office also served more than 30,000 students through the course registration system.

• The Access Center served 55,000 students through TRIO programs and school partnerships.

• The Office of Admissions helped bring in the largest freshman class ever, contributing to the University’s record enrollment.

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vpea.colostate.edu University Draws Up Ambitious Game Plan to Begin Raising Funds for New Stadium AMBITION By TONY PHIFER

resident Tony Frank, with the unanimous approval of the Board of Governors of the CSU P System, has opted to go forward with plans to raise money for an on-campus football stadium – a project he hopes will unite alumni and bring greater recognition to the University on every level. “This certainly is one of the most ambitious projects we’ve ever considered,” Frank says. “It’s not a project with- out risks, and I’m certainly very cognizant of those risks. But if we are successful, an on-campus stadium can be a catalyst for future growth at Colorado State University.” Frank’s decision, approved in a 9-0 vote by the BOG, comes with a very important caveat: Half of the money – approximately $125 million – must be raised within the next two years for the project to move forward. “I believe this stadium project is worth pursuing,” Frank says. “At the same time, I have no interest in burdening our students or the state’s taxpayers with the cost of this sta- dium. If we cannot raise half the money in two years, we will have to look at other options.” The stadium, first proposed by Director of Athletics Jack Graham shortly after he was hired in December 2011, would replace Hughes Stadium, which has been home to Rams football since 1968. The 44-year-old facility, located beneath the “A” at the base of the foothills west of campus, is badly in need of maintenance and would require up to $60 million in repairs over the next five years. Still, the primary problem with Hughes, Graham says, is its location.

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COLORADO STATE 17 “Hughes is not on our campus,” Graham says. “As a In addition to the public meetings, Frank asked CSU’s result, our alumni have no reason to visit our campus Center for Public Deliberation – which gathers opinion when they come to Fort Collins for football games. We and makes results available online – to provide numerous need to connect our alumni and supporters to the amazing opportunities for citizens, students, and alumni to have things happening on our campus.” their voices heard. Thousands of responses were recorded The stadium proposal has been one of the most talked- and shared with the public. about issues on campus, among alumni, and in the Fort A stadium consulting firm, Denver-based ICON Venue Collins community in many years. The plan has generated Group, was hired using private funds to choose the most excitement among Ram fans, who hope the stadium will feasible site on campus and provide a preliminary stadium not only help elevate the football program but also help design. ICON has designed and built numerous sporting usher in other CSU varsity sports like women’s soccer and venues around the world, including Sports Authority Field lacrosse, which could use the stadium for home games. and the Pepsi Center in Denver. “This is exactly what this campus has needed for many After looking at a handful of campus sites, ICON deter- years,” says Bill Woods, a 1958 CSU alumnus, Fort Collins mined that a parcel between Lake and Pitkin streets would resident, and longtime supporter of the University’s aca- be the best stadium location. Traffic impacts would be demic and athletic programs. “A new stadium would minimal, and students from all areas of campus would be transform this entire campus and make our athletic pro- able to walk or bike to the stadium in a few minutes. grams relevant on a national scale.” The stadium would be built on land primarily occupied The stadium proposal has not been without its detrac- by a large parking lot and the Plant Environmental tors. A citizens group, Save Our Stadium Hughes, formed Research Center. The stadium committee determined and consistently voiced opposition to the project. PERC could easily be moved and enhanced at a new site, A pro-stadium group, Be Bold, also formed and sup- and that lost parking spaces would be mitigated by the con- ported the idea of building an on-campus facility. struction of garages already in the Campus Master Plan. Frank, recognizing early in the process the proposal’s ICON’s design calls for a 43,000-seat stadium opening potential to polarize the community, formed a Stadium to the north, providing a view of much of campus. A large Advisory Committee to explore both options: building an plaza would connect to a pedestrian walkway into campus, on-campus facility or refurbishing Hughes. He required encouraging students and fans from outside campus to monthly SAC meetings to be open to the public and walk or ride to stadium events. offered citizens two open forums to present their views. Other potential additions include a microbrewery, a retail outlet selling CSU apparel and other paraphernalia,

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Head Football Coach Jim McElwain The No. 1 issue with Hughes, how- Even though doesn’t have to think long before ever, is location. $125 million has describing what a new on-campus sta- “It’s not on our campus,” says Direc- to be raised over dium would do for Colorado State tor of Athletics Jack Graham. the next two University and its football program. Because Hughes is three miles years before con- “It would be,” he says, “a game away, alumni rarely, if ever, visit the struction can changer.” campus when attending games. As a begin, McElwain Hughes Stadium, located at the base result, many alumni and supporters says talk of a new of the foothills west of Fort Collins, has don’t feel connected to the University. stadium already been home to CSU football since 1968. McElwain, who has coached in has created buzz among supporters It has been home to many successes – some of the country’s biggest stadiums, and recruits. the Rams won six conference says schools with an on-campus sta- “The players we are recruiting right championships from 1994-2002 – and dium have a different character – a now are absolutely excited,” he says. many disappointments, including a 0-12 different feel on game day. “They ask about the commitment to record in 1981 and back-to-back one- “Having seen at different stops excellence in general, what type of pro- win seasons in 1987-88. around the country what an on-campus gram we are going to be. This stadium Despite upgrades that increased stadium can do, I know how important is a huge part of that equation, letting capacity and added luxury suites, the this will be for our program and the people know that we are absolutely stadium is badly in need of repair – an entire University,” he says. “This sta- committed to excellence at Colorado estimated $60 million worth over the dium can be the cornerstone for the State.” next five years. entire University.”

and a welcome center. Total cost is projected to be approxi- Graham is busy assembling a team that will launch a mately $250 million. capital campaign by the end of the year. Collateral materi- Tom Milligan, vice president for External Relations, als, such as brochures, documents, e-mails, and web says his division, Athletics, and University Advancement content, are being developed by External Relations to sup- will work together in the fundraising campaign. port a team of fundraisers from Athletics and University “We have an opportunity to show off our creative versa- Advancement. In addition, final design work on the sta- tility in a very collaborative effort,” he says. “This is a very dium will be completed. important project, and we want to make sure we put forth Vice President for University Advancement Brett our best efforts to ensure its success.” Anderson, who led the successful completion of CSU’s first There is no target date for the stadium’s completion, capital campaign in July, says it will be a challenge to raise although Graham is hoping it is ready for the 2016 season. the money but noted that the Campaign for Colorado Before the first shovel pierces the ground, however, Frank State surpassed its $500 million goal by $37.3 million and is requiring that $125 million be raised. Reaching that reached the goal six months early. milestone will be the primary focus over the coming 24 “I’m very confident we can do this,” he says. months. In the meantime, Frank says it will be important to “I knew all along that if Dr. Frank gave his approval, keep the community and alumni engaged, making sure there would be stringent financial conditions – and I am that those who are against the project feel like their con- fully supportive of that,” Graham says. “We have to protect cerns, such as traffic problems and game-day parking, are the University from the risk of having to pay for this proj- being addressed. ect. Nobody, especially me, wants to be associated with “The last thing we want to do is divide the community that type of failure. I’m committed to making this happen.” over this project,” he says. “We have to do this in a way that is respectful of this community.”

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Last summer President Tony Frank once again took to the roads of Colorado, talk- ing to people in communities across the state as has been his practice since taking over the presidency in 2010. This year, Frank focused his conversations on state Tony Frank speaks with community members policy about how Colorado funds its over- in Sterling and Grand Junction during his 2012 all higher education system. summer community tour. During the past 20 years, rising entitlements and public desire to keep tax rates low have combined to impact higher education fund- ing. When adjusted for inflation, the cost to deliver a college educa- tion is no different now than in 1992. But students now pay a far greater share of the cost. If that trend continues, Frank believes state funding for higher educa- tion could completely vanish in the next five to 10 years. “It’s time to have a conversa- tion,” Frank says. “We can hold tuition costs down by keeping public funding for higher edu- cation, or we can continue to raise tuition to cover all the costs. “What would be wrong is if we get to 2020 without hav- ing the conversation,” Frank says.

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New donor video available! “You don’t need a lot of wealth and assets to be able to give. To learn more about Cynthia and other donors who are providing a last- You just need to see beyond yourself. I want to encourage ing legacy of support to Colorado State University, please visit our website others to take a look at what you are really passionate about, to view donor stories and video: www.plannedgiving.colostate.edu what resonates deep in your soul, and consider giving finan- cial support to those areas. An institution like Colorado State University does not go on without support, and I feel really blessed to be able to include CSU in my estate plans.”

– Cynthia Mousel

Please contact the Office of Gift Planning for further information about turning your pas- sion into a lasting legacy. We welcome the opportunity to speak with you confidentially. Marianne Blackwell • (970) 491-7862 Bill Sheets • (970) 491-4679 Stacie Kelly • (970) 491-7848 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] From humble beginnings, University Distinguished Professor Diana Wall has become one of the world’s foremost experts on soil ecology and Antarctica. By Emily Wilmsen

U.S. Blue Ribbon Panel in zodiac headed towards a peninsula.

22 Winter 2013 Diana Wall (center) and the research team arrives at 84°S, Dr. Wall sampling soil at 3 a.m. near Wormherder Creek, near the South Pole and found nematodes living in soil. Taylor Valley, Antarctica, Site of the McMurdo National Science Foundation, Long Term Ecological Research.

Diana Wall, founding director of CSU’s School of Global Envi- chicks. Now that it is warmer, there is more snow, and ronmental Sustainability, has a Valley in Antarctica named after when the snow melts, the eggs get wet and just don’t her. She served on a White House panel to determine the future of s u r v i ve .” U.S. research in Antarctica. This fall, the governor of South Wall was one of only 12 people – and only four scien- Dakota proclaimed Diana Wall Day in her honor. tists – serving on the U.S. Antarctic Program Blue Ribbon It’s a good thing she didn’t open a dress shop in 1990 – Panel, which was led by Norm Augustine, retired chair- something she actually considered at the University of man and chief executive officer of Lockheed Martin Corp. California, Riverside, when funding was tight. The group issued their report this summer after a visit in Wall’s incredible career has earned her the reputation as February to evaluate the efficiencies of the U.S. Antarctic one of the world’s foremost soil ecologists. A University science program. Distinguished Professor at CSU, she studies tiny soil ani- The panel looked at everything from the planes that fly mals called nematodes, microscopic worms that are vital there to the ease of obtaining food and other materials. for soil nutrition and biodiversity across the globe. Some buildings and equipment, such as the medical facili- ties on McMurdo Station, date to the 1950s. ‘Face to Face’ With Climate Change “Diana and I have seen lots of ice together (at the South Her studies have led her to Antarctica 24 times, earn- Pole, it is 9,000 feet thick!),” Augustine says. “She was an ing her national recognition, including from the invaluable contributor to the panel’s work because of her White House. strong knowledge of the relevant science, hands-on experi- “I was face-to-face with climate change,” Wall ence, and real-world understanding of the art of the says of her most recent trip to Palmer Peninsula in possible in policy circles … truly a rare and highly valuable February. “We went to one island where there had combination. been 15,000 pairs of Adelie penguins 30 years ago, “Our effort would have been much less effective with- and there are only 3,000 pairs now. It’s an incred- out her input.” ibly small number. It’s not only the adult Why Antarctica and why the Dry Valleys? It’s the most penguins declining, but there are not as many extreme environment on Earth where there are no plants chicks surviving. Today, the parents are having or other substantial big living things in the soils, no ani- to swim much farther from land to get to the mals including bugs visible above ground, nothing ocean ice for food, and when they get back, interfering with the activity of the nematodes, Wall says. they don’t have as much food to give their

COLORADO STATE 23 Diana Wall receives Mines Medal from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (from the left, Acting School of Mines President Duane Hrncir, Diana Wall, and South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard).

Looking for soil organisms near Cape Hallett, Antarctica.

Wall studies soils to understand biodiversity. She and her collaborators from around the globe have proven that micro- scopic animals that live in soils are as diverse in the tropical forests of Costa Rica as they are in the arid grasslands of Kenya or the tundra and boreal forests of Alaska and Swe- den. Scientists have generally accepted that a wider range of species can be found above ground at the equator than at the Earth’s poles, but this study proves for the first time that the same rules don’t apply to the nematodes, mites, and springtails living underground. Worldwide Accolades Microscopic creepy crawlies keep her attention, but Wall has stuffed toy penguins sitting in her office in Johnson Hall, where she is the founding director of the School of Global Environmental Sustainability. In the conference rooms nearby are posters of some of the high-profile environmental sustainability speakers SoGES has brought into CSU since Wall helped create it in 2008. One of those speakers is Tom Lovejoy, one of the world’s most highly respected biodiversity scientists and chief adviser for Nature on PBS. He met Wall in 1992, when he was president of the American Institute of Biological Wall and CSU team check the experiments after the long dark winter. Left to right, Diana Wall, Ed Ayres, and Breana Simmons.

24 Winter 2013 Diana Wall samples soil organisms in an experiment in the Dry Valleys

Wall samples soil organisms for an experiment in the Dry Valleys.

months’ salary,” says Wall in her native Kentucky accent, a remnant of her upbringing despite living most of her life outside the South. Still, she eventually nixed the idea. “It was going to be the kind of dress shop for working women southern California style. I’m so glad I didn’t do it.” Wall credits her mother, who was a high school biology ­Sciences and she was president-elect. Lovejoy was assistant teacher, with her love of nature, but both her parents secretary at the Smithsonian at the time; she was still an encouraged her to “take everything” in school. In keeping associate professor in California. with the social norms of the time, they also told her to “It just became apparent very quickly that we had a tre- learn to type so she could support herself. mendous amount of overlapping interests and She had plenty of time to explore nature and the out- philosophies – her interest in soil biodiversity and my doors on the University of Kentucky campus as a child. interest in ecology and diversity and the practical issues of Her father, a historian, was also director of men’s dormito- big environmental challenges,” says Lovejoy, who has an ries, so she lived with her parents and older sister, Maie honorary degree from CSU. John, in the residence halls until she was about 12 (her dad “Diana has emerged to be a really important figure in had to tell the basketball players to stop dribbling the ball international science.” at night so his daughter could sleep). Adds Joyce Berry, dean of the Warner College of Natural Sciences at CSU and good friend, “Diana’s love of science is Diana’s scientific work is continually infectious. She is an outstanding, life-long teacher and men- making an impact and shaping current tor to her students and always champions the work of other and future environmental policy and colleagues. She brings great intelligence, heart, and caring interdisciplinary research. for the success of others to everything she does.” – Joyce Berry, Dean of the An Early Love of Nature Warner College of Natural Resources Now an elite University Distinguished Professor at CSU, Wall’s success early in her career was not guaranteed. Her mother insisted the girls stay fit, so they went run- In 1990, she was a nontenure track, assistant nematolo- ning and camping. As a Brownie and a Girl Scout, Wall gist at the University of California, Riverside, and worn loved the canoeing and time spent back in North Carolina, down from writing proposals for funding. She wanted to where she was born, on rivers and lakes. In college, she open a dress shop. thought she wanted to be a high school biology teacher, and “I was just going to quit science. I was so tired of writing took a course in microbiology at the University of Kentucky. proposals – I had to write three proposals a year to have 12

COLORADO STATE 25 The Dry Valleys have spectacular views.

“I got really interested in microbes. I In 1972, she crossed the Mississippi for took a class in parasitology on the fifth the first time in her life for a postdoctoral floor of a building with no air condition- position at the University of California, ing,” she says with a laugh. “It was being in Riverside, where she became a full 100 degree heat and looking through a professor and remained there until 1993. microscope for parasites in stinky horse That year, she joined Colorado State as feces that made me decide not to be a director of the Natural Resource of parasitologist.” Ecology Laboratory and associate dean of She pursued a doctoral degree in botany Research in the College of Natural but as luck would have it, the interim chair Resources. She went on to serve as interim of the department was studying nematodes dean of the college, and professor of and was looking for graduate students. Forest, Rangeland and Watershed “I jumped from botany to plant pathology. Stewardship and more recently, a It was very encouraging – I could focus down professor of Biology in the College of on two different species and I got to know Natural Sciences. them personally. These tiny microscopic In 2008, she became the founding worms – had different feeding habits on director of the School of Global Environ- roots – and could cause plant diseases and mental Sustainability, a clearinghouse for all disciplines, all Diana has a unique ability to communicate colleges, all stu- her research and is committed to commu- dents, and faculty nicating the importance and joy of science members to encourage collabo- DRIVE WITH to the public. ration on the most – Joyce Berry, Dean of the pressing environ- RAM PRIDE. Warner College of Natural Resources mental issues Your $100 license plate donation facing the globe. cause water pathways in plants to change.” She also leads efforts to teach graduate supports the Legacy Scholarship At first, Wall couldn’t find a job after students how to talk about their science to and Alumni Association programming. getting her Ph.D. – she worked at Kmart mainstream audiences. and sold baseball programs. She wound “Diana’s scientific work is continually up teaching microbiology to nurses at making an impact and shaping current Order online at www.alumni.colostate.edu, Mobile College and later at a school for and future environmental policy and or call (800) 286-2586. girls where she got her first taste of sexism: interdisciplinary research,” Berry says. “They hired this guy they knew from “Diana has a unique ability to communi- USC. I can remember throwing a fit – why cate her research and is committed was he making two times more than I did to communicating the importance and and he didn’t even have a Ph.D. It was still joy of science to the public.” fairly segregated in those days.” Put your money where your pride is!

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You tell us that all the time.

Now we are asking you to take it a step further. Give to the area on campus that makes you the most proud to be a CSU Ram. Programs, people, places . . . whatever makes you proud to be a CSU Ram!

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Ram Network Update Ram Networks are groups of CSU alumni located throughout the nation. They host events for CSU alumni, friends, and family that range from game- watch parties to professional networking events. Attending a CSU event in your area is a great way to: • Meet other CSU alumni • Network • Reconnect with the University • Share your Ram pride To find a Ram Network in your area or to find out more about alumni events, visit www.alumni.colostate.edu or call (800) 286-2586 Ram Networks are also on Facebook.

Alumni Mix & Mingle – In March, alumni and families of current students gathered for a reception in Washington, D.C.

Morgan County “Giovanni” Golf Tournament & Scholarship Auction – In June, the Morgan County alumni group met for the 13th annual golf event that raises scholarship monies for local students attending CSU.

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CSU Student Send-Off – In August, alumni, incoming students, and their families gathered in Colorado Springs for the annual Student Send-Off. Alumni share their stories, and students get the lowdown on CSU. (Send-Off parties were also held in Albuquerque, Denver, and Honolulu.)

Football 101 – CSU President Tony Frank is a hit with the international students at the annual Football 101 tailgate. International students learn the basics of football and then attend a tailgate with alumni volunteers before watching the game together. Sept. 22, 2012 CSU vs. Utah State

CSU at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston – For the second year, alumni and friends gathered along the Charles River in Cambridge, Mass., to watch this popular event in October. Students from the CSU Crew team also attended the event. colorado state 29 ALUMNI MATTERS

Distinguished Alumni Awards

The Alumni Association is proud to announce this The financial success of his ventures has allowed Jim and Nadine Henry Award year’s recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Awards. Mr. Repp to build Opportunity International, which Shara (Slay) Castle The event was held at the Lory Student Center on Oct. now annually impacts more than 1 million of the poor- B.S., ’87, Human Development 4, 2012, during Homecoming and Family Weekend. est of the poor. He helped build and fund a charter and Family Studies For complete biographies of all the winners and to school, which serves more than 3,000 disadvantaged Highlands Ranch, Colorado watch videos of the Morgan, Lory, and Henry award students in Los Angeles. He also funded the New Start Shara Castle’s first job after graduating from CSU was winners, visit www.alumni.colostate.edu. Repp Distinguished Veterans Fund at CSU that assists in the West Wing of the White House, serving as a Nominate someone for a Distinguished Alumni wounded veterans. confidential assistant during the Reagan administra- Award at www.alumni.colostate.edu. tion. She served on the White House staff from 1988 Charles A. Lory Public Service Award to 1993, serving both President Ronald Reagan and William E. Morgan Alumni Achievement Award Charles Grimwood, Ph.D. President George H.W. Bush. She continued on with Dennis Repp B.S., ’69, Outdoor Recreation President Bush, writing, designing, and directing the B.S., ’60, Agricultural Business Salina, Kansas White House Intern Program and working on President Newport Beach, California Charles Grimwood Bush’s “Points of Dennis Repp has a lifetime record of extraordinary is vice president Light” program, achievements in business and philanthropy. He grew – regional devel- recognizing volun- up on a farm in eastern Colorado (Merino), spending opment at Salina teer efforts around his elementary Regional Health the nation. years in a tiny Center, a medical Mrs. Castle school, where he center serving 14 served seven years was one of the two counties in central on the Colorado children in his and north-central State University grade. Kansas. Alumni Associa- After serving in Dr. Grimwood is the founder of Grimwood Strate- tion board of directors. In 2001, she conceived the the Army, he joined gies LLC, through which he has helped build a health idea for the Green and Gold Gala, which has become a Union Bank and network in rural New England and expand access to fundraiser for the Metro Denver Scholarship. She progressed to be breast cancer screenings and care in the rural Mid- became president of the board in 2006 and co-envi- president of the bank’s venture capital operations. west; and provided pro bono strategic planning and sioned the idea of the Old Main Circle, a distinguished There, he provided seed capital to launch many suc- performance consulting for public schools, nonprofit group for former board members. cessful ventures, including Storage Technology foundations, and a network of scientists across the Corporation in Boulder. Rocky Mountain states, who are collaborating to Albert C. Yates Student Leadership Award In 1972, he moved to Allstate Insurance to man- develop future leaders in global sustainability. Kelly Mason age its venture capital operations. Under his direction, He is a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council B.A., ’12, Languages, Literature, and Cultures Allstate provided nearly 50 percent of all venture capi- for the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colo- B.S., ’12, Biological Science tal in the United States during the 1970s. Recently, he rado State University and sits on the board of trustees has built his own companies, including the invention at Kansas Wesleyan University. Distinguished Alumni Employee Award of multilayer circuit boards, sorting devices for copy Kathy Thornhill, Ph.D. machines, identification of DNA mutant genes, and Ph.D., ’11, Education and Human Resources; stem cell utilization. Educational Leadership, Renewal, and Change

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Top row, left to right: Milan Rewerts, Albert Miller, Charles Grimwood, Matt Shoup, Wayne Viney, Jerson Kelman, Vaughn Cook. Front row, left to right: Norman Jorgensen, Pamela Rowe Smith, Shara Castle, Kelly Mason, Carla Hawley-Bowland, Nancy Hartley, Kathy Thornhill, Dennis Repp. Not pictured: Peter Haynes, Anthony Gasbarro, Hamad Al-Bazai.

Distinguished Athletic Award Distinguished International Alumni Award College of Engineering Norman Jorgensen, D.V.M. (the first year for this award) Jerson Kelman, Ph.D. B.S., ’77, Veterinary Science Hamad Al-Bazai, Ph.D. Ph.D., ’76, Civil Engineering D.V.M., ’80, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine M.S., ’87, Economics Ph.D., ’91, Economics College of Liberal Arts Distinguished Extension Award Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Pamela Rowe Smith Milan A. Rewerts B.A., ’72, Modern Languages – French M.Ed., ’74, Education College Honor Alumnus/ Alumna Awards College of Natural Sciences Distinguished Faculty Award College of Agricultural Sciences Major General Carla Wayne Viney, Ph.D. Vaughn Cook Hawley-Bowland, M.D. Faculty Emeritus, Department of Psychology B.S., ’74, Animal Sciences B.S., ’74, Physical Science

Distinguished Graduate of the Last Decade College of Applied Human Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Award Nancy Hartley, Ph.D. Sciences Matt Shoup Ph.D., ’75, Vocational Education Peter F. Haynes, D.V.M. B.A., ’03, Languages, Literature, and Cultures; B.S., ’67, Veterinary Science Human Development and Family Studies College of Business D.V.M., ’69, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Albert Miller M.S., ’74, Clinical Sciences B.S., ’69, Business Administration Warner College of Natural Resources Anthony F. Gasbarro B.S., ’62, Outdoor Recreation/Forestry

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Willis Tower), Cermak placed a model in his tunnel and helped determine the cause, Wind finding that it was not a design flaw but faulty installation of the glass. Jack Edward Cermak was born on Wizard Sept. 8, 1922, to Joe and Helen Cermak, who ran a farm outside Pueblo, Colo. He served in the Army in World War II. He Professor Jack Cermak, 1922-2012, received a bachelor’s degree in civil engi- pioneered the use of wind tunnel neering and a master’s in hydraulic technology to make buildings safer engineering, both from Colorado State, before earning a Ph.D. in engineering mechanics from Cornell in 1959. Jack E. Cermak was an Cermak’s tunnel – called an atmo- He founded the fluid dynamics labora- engineer who was among the first to use a spheric boundary layer tunnel because it tory that year and served as its director wind tunnel to gauge the wind’s impact on represented the layer of the atmosphere until 1985. He was president of CPP until skyscrapers and who did consulting work closest to Earth – changed the way build- 2006. He also founded the Wind Engineer- on the World Trade Center and the Sears ings, bridges and other structures were ing Research Council in 1966 to Tower, among other projects. built. Engineers could put a model of a disseminate technical information. It later In 1959, Cermak founded the Fluid structure in the tunnel and calculate the became the American Association of Wind Dynamics and Diffusion Laboratory at potential impact of wind on the design Engineering, a professional organization. Colorado State University, where he pio- accordingly. Cermak married Helen Carlson in neered the use of a new kind of wind The first skyscraper design to be tested 1949. She died in 2005. In 2006 he married tunnel able to simulate the volatile air in this way was of the World Trade Center, his longtime assistant, Gloria Garza. She movements on the surface of Earth. Previ- in 1963. The resulting modifications were survives him, as do two sons from his first ous wind tunnels were built primarily to intended to enable the building to with- marriage, Douglas and Jonathan, and a test airplanes and missiles and had wind stand gale-force winds. sister, June Steepleton. coming in from only one direction and at After the collapse of the towers on Until suffering a stroke in 2006, Cermak a constant speed. By contrast, Cermak’s Sept. 11, 2001, investigators looked into remained absorbed in advancing wind tunnel, which was roughly 10 times as whether underestimates of wind forces had dynamics, working full time until he was long as aeronautical tunnels, could pro- led to the use of weaker than necessary 84, according to Peterka, who said he could duce vertical wind currents and simulate exterior columns that ultimately could not remember only two occasions when Cer- powerful gusts. withstand the attacks. Cermak vehemently mak took a vacation of more than a few Such a tunnel had been theorized about, rejected that view, and eventually it was days. but Cermak was able to envision how a widely agreed that it had been the intense “Jack had an image of where the disci- large one could be built and pushed for it, heat from the explosions and fires caused pline could go and spent his lifetime said Jon A. Peterka, who taught with him at by the planes’ impact that contributed the nudging us in that direction,” he said. Colorado State and founded a wind most to the buildings’ crumbling. dynamics consulting firm, CPP Inc., with Cermak tested hundreds of projects — Leslie Kaufman, The New York Times Cermak in 1981. “He had an amazing using his tunnel, Peterka said, some of Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/ view of the physical world in his head,” which involved buildings already con- national/obituaries/wind-wizard-made- Peterka said. structed. After glass began falling from the buildings-safer-20120921-26bgz. Sears Tower in Chicago (now called the html#ixzz277p4jCCd. Reprinted with per- mission from the New York Times.

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RAMSWRITE Books written by alumni and CSU faculty and staff

Alice Allan (’67) Addie: The Story of Barbara (Lawrence) Hadley Addie L. Ballou – Spiritualist, Poet, (’75) If Not Joy Now Then and Artist and He Said: Diary of a When? This book supports Civil War Hospital Steward. The first people who want to find is a biography Addie L. Ballou and new ways to live life joyfully includes her participation in the Civil in today’s complex world, War as matron with the Wisconsin facing change with courage Volunteers. The second is the diary and strength. of Albert Darius Ballou, a member of Wisconsin’s 10th Regiment Co C. Don Hunter (Ph.D. ’99) Snow Leopard: Stories Peter E. Black (Ph.D. ’61) Water From the Roof of the World (Uni- Drops: Celebrating the Wonder of versity Press of Colorado). Giving a Dr. Terri Lituchy (M.S. Water (SUNY Press). voice to the snow leopard, this is a ’87) Gender and the collection of powerful first-person Dysfunctional Workplace Beverly Burton (’74) Seeing Alaska accounts from an impressive cadre (Elgar, Edward Publishing) From the Back of a Motorcycle. of scientist-adventurers. with Dr. Suzy Fox. This book looks at workplace Charles R. Carr (’67) Two One M.L. Johnson (M.Ed. ’88, Ph.D. dysfunction, counterproductive work Pony: An American Soldier’s Year in ’03) and William R. Cobb Business behavior, and mental health and Michael O’Rourke (’72) Paul Vietnam (Stackpole Books Military Alchemy: Turning Ideas into Gold. well-being. Bunyan Lives! And Other Tales History Series). This book is a word map for the From the Natural World (Plain View entrepreneurial process – from refin- Sandra Meek, Ph.D. (B.A. ’86, Press). The book is a collection of Mark H. Gaffney (’78) Black 9/11. ing a business idea to a successful M.F.A. ’89) Road Scatter (Persea narrative essays with an environ- Money, Motive and Technology, his launch. Books), her fourth book of poems. mental focus. second book about 9/11. The book reviews the evidence for insider Jessica Lave (’09) A 21st Century Robert M. Miller (D.V.M. ’56) Yes, Tom Phillips (’66) Touching All trading, financial crimes, and black Fairy Tale. We Treat Aardvarks: Stories from an the Bases (Rowman & Littlefield – technologies. extraordinary veterinary practice. Scarecrow Press), an encompass- Robert “Doc” Lawrence (B.S. ’61, www.robertmmiller.com ing look at the game of baseball. AP Grow, Ph.D. (M.A. ’93) explores D.V.M. ’63) Hey Doc: 35 Years in bad management behaviors and Veterinary Practice. Tara Nolan (M.S. ’98) Out of the Tim Rymel (M.Ed. ’09) Everything how to fix them in his new book Saddle: 9 Steps to Improve Your I Learned About Management How to Not Suck as a Manager. Horseback Riding. I Learned From Having a Kindergartner.

Sean Vogel (’98) Celtic Run, an adventure novel set in Ireland for readers ages 8 and up. www.seanvogel.com

Mary Lee (Brown) Wile (B.A. ’69, M.A. ’71) Star of Wonder (Forward Movement). www.starofwon- derepiphany.com

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1950s Ruth Boerefijn (’73) has several *Cleon V. Kimberling (B.S. ’51, upcoming installations: “Entering” D.V.M. ’59), MPH, received the at the Museum of Art and History in 2012 International Veterinary Santa Cruz, Calif., “Constellations of Congress Prize at the American Experience” at The Art Association Veterinary Medical Association’s in Jackson, Wyo. , and “Commu- annual convention. nicated Experience” at the Project Space Gallery, Montalvo Art Center in Saratoga, Calif. She received Alumni Profile 1960s a fellowship at the Sally and Don Dianne Aigaki Floyd Kelly (’63) retired in May after Lucas Artists Residency Program teaching Chemistry for 43 years at Montalvo Art Center in Saratoga, Globetrotting for Good Causes at Casper College. He still lives in Calif. Casper, Wyo. Dianne Aigaki (B.A. ’68, M.A. ’70) has been around the block a few times – or rather, around the world many *Virginia “Ginger” (Zirkle) Stewart times. She’s an artist, grant writer, and advocate for (’69) earned her black belt in Tong the Tibetan culture. In the mid-1990s, she toured India Soo Do karate on Aug. 10, 2012. and visited the area where the main Tibetan refugee She is the health compliance community is located in Dharamsala at the foot of the manager for Florida State University Himalayas. She met with heads of the Tibetan Exile Gov- in Tallahassee, Fla. ernment and reviewed their project plans and funding proposals for health, education, employment, and other Bill Vielehr (’69) is one of 58 sculp- programs that keep the exiled Tibetan culture alive. She Pamela Mitchell Almand (’75), one tors who are putting their work in could immediately see they needed training in project of the first female 747 captains, the parks along Michigan Avenue in planning and articulating the value of their programs to retired after 25 years as an interna- Chicago for one year. potential donors. tional airline pilot. She now owns “I’ve been doing training like that all over the world the company The Captain’s Voice, as a consultant for nonprofit organizations for 40 years, which provides narration for TV, ra- 1970s ever since I was at CSU,” she says. “My business, the dio, and a wide variety of corporate Dr. F. J. (“Jim”) Hawkes (Ph.D. Funding Forum, trains nonprofits to do solid, meaningful projects including Disney, Sony, ’70), former Member of Parliament project planning and teaches them how to partner with Tylenol, and the Canadian Realtors from the Alberta riding of Calgary donors – to see donors as more than a check.” Association. www.TheCaptains- West, was honored by the Canadian Aigaki’s love of the Tibetan and Indian people has Voice.com Association of Former Parliamentar- given her work a significant depth. She’s lived part-time ians (CAFP) with the Distinguished in Dharamsala for 16 years and has continued to work Randall Acker (B.S. ’76, D.V.M. Service Award. as a volunteer for various Indian and Tibetan nonprofit ’79) received the 2012 Royal Canin organizations. Award at the American Veterinary *Thomas E. Catanzaro (B.S. ’72, Over the years, she’s trained hundreds of people in Medical Association’s annual D.V.M. ’74), DVM, MHA, LFACHE better project management and raised millions of dollars convention. received the American Veterinary for worthwhile programs, some of which have included Medical Association’s 2012 Leo K. building orphanages and old-age homes, leadership Bustad Companion Animal Veteri- training for Indian women, tiger conservation, water sani- narian of the Year Award. *Member of the Alumni Associa- tation projects, and keeping elephants out of crop lands. tion. Go to www.alumni.colostate. edu for information on how to join.

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Tom Smiley (M.S. ’79) was honored with the Alex L. Shigo Award for Excellence in Arboricultural Educa- tion from the International Society of Arboriculture. Smiley is a researcher with Bartlett Tree Research Labs in Charlotte, N.C. Alumni Profile Robert V. Unfug (’77) received Debra distinguished service honors in the Terry Ruhl (’88) has been Durrance Award for outstanding named president of CH2M HILL’s Benton chapter adviser for Phi Gamma transportation group and delivered Delta. the Spring 2012 commencement Publish or Perish address to the CSU College of Engineering. In 1974, Debra Benton left CSU with a drive to succeed 1980s developed while working her way through college with James Burke (’80) is the new man- *Scott G. Sparks (’89), Northwest- multiple jobs and graduating in three years. She joined aging director of Tonic Design Co., ern Mutual financial representative, the professional ranks with a computer firm but was let go a marketing agency that specializes received the Top 20 award from a few short years later. in digital design and development. the company in recognition of an “I was told that I don’t work well with the good ol’ boys Prior to joining Tonic Design Co., exceptional year of helping clients network,” she recalls. “It was a shock, but it was one of Burke was the SVP, marketing and a achieve financial security. the best things that ever happened to me because that managing director of Digitas Health, was when my career really started.” where he oversaw new business Benton started her own business in outplacing – find- development and managed a large ing jobs for people who have lost their jobs – using, in portfolio of top-tier pharmaceutical part, what she had learned through her own experience. accounts. The business thrived as she relied on her training and on lessons she had learned in her youth from her parents. Alonso Aguirre, D.V.M. (M.S. ’87, “They were both entrepreneurs and had their own Ph.D. ’90) is executive director of businesses when I was growing up. Business is all about the Smithsonian-Mason School of interpersonal relationships with money attached,” she Conservation, director of the Mason says. Center for Conservation Studies, and 1990s In 1994, Benton reinvented herself again when she associate professor of environmen- Caroline Smith (M.S. ’91) is self- wrote her first book, Lions Don’t Have to Roar. It was the tal science and policy at George employed as a nutrition and fitness beginning of a prolific writing career. She has to date writ- Mason University. He has made a consultant under her company ten nine books, including How to think like a CEO, which career protecting sea turtles and name of Metabolism Magic LLC. became a New York Times Bestseller. educating fishermen, veterinarians, She recently completed her certified Benton parlayed her writing success into a public and others about the need for their nutritional consultant program speaking and consulting career, coaching executives of conservation. He recently co-edited to add to her other credentials of some of the nation’s largest companies such as Camp- the textbook New Directions in Con- BodyScan technician, certified bell’s Soup, Microsoft, Dell computer, McDonald’s, Kraft, servation Medicine: Applied Cases natural health practitioner, and natu- United Airlines, and Pfizer. of Ecological Health. ropathic doctor degree. Ms. Smith She has been featured in USA Today, Fortune, The won her age bracket in the Winter New York Times, and Time. She has appeared on the Margery Hanfelt (B.S. ’89, D.V.M. Park Mountain Bike Series. Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, and CBS with ’92), lieutenant colonel, U.S. Diane Sawyer. Army Veterinary Corps, received Judy Dorsey (M.S. ’92), president Today, she lives near Fort Collins, where she moved to the American Veterinary Medical of Brendle Group, received the first “marry a cowboy and live on a ranch.” She continues to Association’s 2012 Meritorious ever U.S. Clean Energy Education write and consult. www.debrabenton.com Service Award. and Empowerment C3E award in the Entrepreneurship and Innovative

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Business Models category from the U.S. Department of Energy and MIT Send Us Your Energy Initiative. Class Notes! Lisa Madsen (’92) opened her own Did you get a new job or promotion? Move medical advocacy consulting firm to a new city? Take a vacation in Paris? Tell late last year in Denver. She helps your fellow classmates about these and all people of all ages, regardless of di- your news with a class note in Colorado State agnosis, navigate the often complex Magazine. medical maze. www.denverareapa- We do not publish pregnancies or engagements. tientadvocacy.com Please notify us once the wedding or birth has A few arborist professionals from CSU got together at the Texas occurred, and we will gladly publish the happy Liz (Robertson) Rubinstein (’93) Chapter – ISA Annual Tree Conference in Waco, TX on Sept. 28, news. Photos are welcomed and will be run and her husband invented the Gin- 2012. Alumni pictured are (from L-R): Carl Schattenberg, 1978; Mark Baker, 1989; Kevin Bassett, 1976; Mark Duff, 1983; and alongside the note if the quality is adequate for gerLead dog support & rehabilitation Jim Carse, 1997. print. Colorado State Magazine will also publish harness and co-founded GingerLead notice of death for alumni, faculty, and friends. LLC. Their harnesses have helped Colorado State Magazine will not publish dogs and their owners across the Richard A. Salas (M.Ed. ’02, notices for those who passed away more than US and in 13 other countries. She Ph.D. ’11) was hired as director of one year prior to the month of the publication. is also on the board of directors of Multicultural Affairs at Des Moines At the discretion of the editor, Colorado State Colorado’s Helping Hands Founda- University. He was previously the Magazine may choose to highlight and lengthen tion, a charity that raises money to associate director of El Centro at notes for prominent alumni, faculty, or friends, save the lives of pets when their CSU. depending on available space and estimated owners cannot afford needed, non- reader interest. routine veterinary care. Emily Rome (’03) will be traveling with the Organization for Secu- Please submit your class notes to Shelly Goldrich (’93) joined The rity and Cooperation in Europe to [email protected] Jody (’98) and Angela Rodda Hey- Group, Inc. Real Estate as a broker Ukraine to observe their parliamen- (800) 286-2586 roth (’99), a son, Zachary Daniel associate/partner. tary elections. 7114 Campus Delivery Heyroth, on Aug. 2, 2012. Fort Collins, CO 80523-7114 Bruce C. Muller, Jr. (M.S. ’03) is the Robyn Bartling (’99), PLA, ASLA, senior advisor - Design, Estimating has joined Design Concepts, and Construction Oversight and an award-winning landscape Nicole Burks (’05) received the dam safety officer for the Bureau of architecture firm in Lafayette, Master of Divinity and the Master Reclamation. Colo., as landscape architect and of Arts from Princeton Theological project manager. Bartling previously Seminary on May 19, 2012. Casey Kincaid, D.C., C.C.E.P. (’03) worked for Mundus Bishop Design and Eric Kincaid, D.C. (’08) own in Denver. She is a registered The KPMG Foundation has awarded Advantage Chiropractic. landscape architect in Colorado and Pablo C. Machado, Jr. (B.S. ’05, *John DeVore (B.S. ’97, M.Acc. is a nationally certified playground M.Acc. ’07) a $10,000 KPMG ’08) was promoted to partner at Harrison (’03) and Alison Loomis safety inspector. Minority Accounting Doctoral EKS&H. (’03), a son, Kilgore Steven Loomis, Scholarship to pursue his doctorate Ram in training, on July 12, 2012. at the University of Arizona for the Amy McKee (B.S. ’97, M.S. ’98), 2000s 2012-2013 academic year. Ph.D., an instructor of medicine at Dave Peterson (’04) has earned Hilary (Valcho) Rizzi (’01) achieved the University of Colorado Denver, is his landscape architect’s license National Board Certification from Robert S. McNamara, Ph.D. (M.S. a recipient of the American Thoracic in Colorado. He works for Design the National Board for Professional ’05, Ph.D. ’08) and Elizabeth K. Mc- Society Unrestricted Grant. The Concepts in Lafayette, Colo. In April, Teaching Standards in November Namara, M.D., a daughter, Elizabeth grant for $160,000 will support her Peterson was appointed to a four- 2011. Rizzi teaches 5th grade in Brynn McNamara, on May 25, 2012 project entitled “Study of the Intrin- year term on the Broomfield Parks Tucson, Ariz. in Roanoke, Va. sic Adjuvant Effects of Beryllium.” and Recreation Advisory Committee.

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Denver Executive MBA CLASS NOTES Any Executive MBA program can teach you the fundamentals of fi nance and management, but at Colorado State University, we take the Future Generation – Uganda. a different approach. The money will go to fund a new program called Tweyambe Micro We also impart the real-world Save, a community bank that will knowledge you need to grow offer savings accounts, workshops and advance as a professional. on good financial practices, and Including: material loans to enterprising individuals in the Kazo community Leadership Development north of Kampala. we teach you the “soft Jenna (Thorpe) McCarty (’06) is skills” used to infl uence staff founder of Front Range Ag Appraisal and build successful work LLC, a full-service appraisal com- pany with expertise in agriculture, relationships. commercial agriculture, and transi- tional lands. www.frontrangeagap- Personal Branding praisal.com you learn how to create a personal marketing plan Mila Gates (’08) is the new com- to achieve your optimum munity manager at The Integer career potential. Group in Lakewood, Colo. and Jon Gates (’10) was recently hired Zehren (’10) and Vinessa (’10) For more information, register as a civil engineer for ENGlobal in Walker, a daughter, Trinity Joy for an open house or other local Broomfield, Colo. Walker, on March 6, 2012. event at: George E. Jackson, III (M.S. ’08) Nicholas Tart’s (’10) blog, Junior- DenverMBA.com has been named director of Mul- Biz, has been named one of the best ticultural Student Affairs at Illinois entrepreneurial blogs of 2012 in The Wesleyan University. Best of BuyerZone series, which Celebrating 25 Years in Denver highlights great business blogs and Genna Reeves-DeArmond (M.S., sites on the web. ’08) received her Ph.D. from Oregon State University in September 2012. Through CultivatingYourEnergy. Her dissertation is titled, “Under- com, Kevin Kissler (’12) offers an standing Historical Events Through instructional qigong DVD program. Dress and Costume Displays in The focus of the program is to Titanic Museum Attractions.” promote health and overall wellness through qigong and meditation Ryan Avery (’09) won top honoree practice. at Toastmasters 2012 Public Speak- ing competition. After completing his M.B.A., *Ben Krijger (M.B.A. ’12) took a motor- cycle trip through North and South 2010s America. Peter Lund (’10) is participating in Ring Around Victoria, a bike John McGuin (’12) recently ride of 1,100 miles around Lake embarked on a year of full-time vol- Victoria, starting and ending in unteer service with Jesuit Volunteer Kampala, Uganda to raise money Corps Northwest in Spokane, Wash. for a grassroots community-based doing service with the male home- organization called PMK Save less community. CLASS NOTES

INMEMORIAM *indicates Alumni Association member

1920s Dan C. Heinz (’58) 1970s 1990s Robert C. Barthelmeh (’26) Dr. Oliver V. Holtzmann C. Ben Baker (B.S. ’71, D.V.M. ’73) Eric D. Becker (’98) Amy L. McCoy (’28) (B.S. ’50, M.S. ’53) Daniel F. Champion (M.S. ’71) Patrick L. Bruckhart (M.S. ’98) Cpt. William F. Horst (’53) Nicholas F. Chenoweth (’76) Nicolle E. Desantis (’92) 1930s on June 20, 2012 Michael T. Chumrau (D.V.M. ’79) Kurt B. Gasko (’98) *Kenneth D. Juergens (’52) Robert W. Deegan (B.S. Daniel Good (D.V.M. ’98) *Eva D. Bradshaw (’39) Dr. Jerome J. Jurinak (’53) ’72, D.V.M. ’74) Cynthia D. Nemeth- *E. Adele Bruner (’38) on Ralph C. Knowles (D.V.M. Genia E. Denny (’79) Johannes (M.S. ’96) June 17, 2012 ’50) on June 16, 2012 Michael L. Erickson (’74) Douglas H. Wheatlake (M.S. ’90) Ellis F. Darley (’38) Gordon P. Krieg (’50) Gwen H. Hawley (M.Ed. ’72) Raymond A. Evans (’33) Elmer J. Lanari (’57) Steven J. Hays (’76) Florence R. Gruchy (’39) 2000s *Mary Lou Martin (’51) James A. Huth (B.S. ’56, M.Ed. ’62) Pauline J. Hermetet (’37) Laura M. Bauler (M.S. ’09) John J. Mattive (’57) Richard K. Koschnitzki (M.Ed. ’76) *Margaret J. Swanson (’39) Jennifer L. Geal (’00) Ronald L. Meyer (’59) Stephen G. Libby (’70) Caroline E. Tucker (’37) Salonee C. Kharkar (’07) *Virginia H. Popish (’50) Mark J. Miklin (’71) Nellie Mae Watson (’37) Joshua I. Rupert (’04) Lt. Col. Gerald D. Scheufler (’50) Douglas C. Miller (’72) James L. Widger (’38) Samuel R. Sinclair (’03) Harold L. Scott (’54) John Mrema (M.S. ’74, Ph.D. ’76) P. David Uerling (’52) Jason G. Stark (’00) Sandy J. Ostby (M.S. ’75) George E. Matthews (M.B.A. ’00) 1940s Joann D. Pierchal (M.A. ’75) Dr. Harrison R. Anderson, Jr. (’49) 1960s Cheryl (Godfrey) Steinman Lois B. Anderson (’49) Barry Anderson (’69) on (’74) on June 1, 2012 2010s *Clay V. Bader (’43) May 17, 2012 Glenn E. Stone, Jr. (’73) Myra F. Barrett (D.V.M. Edward L. Braley (D.V.M. ’46) John P. Baldwin, Jr. (’68) Dr. Richard D. Travis (’74) ’06, M.S. ’10) *Warren E. Breniman (B.S. ’49, Gordon B. Bent (’63) Lorraine E. Warren (’79) M.Ed. ’53) on Feb. 29, 2012 Larry W. Colter, Jr. (B.A. Richard D. Willhite (’73) Attended Joseph B. Brown (’49) ’61, M.A. ’63) Tyrone F. Banderet *Jack E. Cermak, Ph. D. Dr. Clyde E. Davis, Jr. (Ph.D. ’67) Barbara A. Embree (B.S. ’47, M.S. ’48) 1980s George M. Davis (D.V.M. ’62) Bryan G. Adrian (’88) Roy E. Elwell Ruth E. Cole (’46) Gerald M. Davisson (B.S. ’69, Hilary L. Boles (’83) Georgena P. Lorenz Donald Colgate (’42) M.S. ’71) on June 22, 2012 Jerome T. Bresnan (’85) Bernard P. Mcmenamy Donna R. Copeland (’40) David Denkers (D.V.M. ’68) Jerry L. Butts (D.V.M. ’80) Minnie E. Moreland *Kenneth W. Finkner (’47) on May 18, 2012 Paul M. Childress (’88) Nam E. Milliken *Col. Marvin D. Fleming (’40) Denny D. Dickinson (’69) Keane Callahan (’82) Jerry D. Smartt Samuel A. Gailey, Jr. (’49) Marilyn L. Doig (’60) Gary L. Davis (’83) *Allen C. Gates (’44) Laurence K. Dooley (D.V.M. ’69) David W. Furst, Ph.D. (’83) Raymond J. Kruse (M.Ed. Faculty Dr. Leo M. Eisel (’64) Gary A. Kofman (’81) ’49) on April 21, 2012 Dr. John R. Bagby, Jr. Raymond L. Elder, II (’69) Matthew J. Pflemer (’83) Maj. Norma G. Learned (’40) Kai-Ho Mah Dr. John C. Fakan (M.S. Dr. Harry O. Rennet, Ph.D., P.E. Hito Nishi (’45) ’66, Ph.D. ’68) William S. Pond (’49) Eugene E. Green (’62) Pauline L. Puleston (’41) Donovan B. Hicks (’60) Dr. Preston H. Reid (’49) *Allen P. Main (’63) Grace Roads (’42) Karen D. McKelvey (’69) Thelma L. Work (’41) Peggy S. McLeod (’62) W. Terence O’Connell (’67) 1950s Dr. Ralph O. Orr (M.Ed. James L. Cheatham, III (’51) ’69, Ph.D. ’70) Henry H. Curtis, Jr. (’57) James A. Oswald (’63) Ivan J. Dyekman, Jr. (B.S. Ronald S. Sloan (’60) ’57, D.V.M. ’60) Karen J. Tromly (’61) Frank G. Fielder (D.V.M. ’50) Dr. Gyorgy Vidacs (B.S. Joe Gilas (’50) ’61, Ph.D. ’65) Francis J. Hammond (’51) Doug Wilson (’68) Robert C. Wood (D.V.M. ’68)

colorado state 39 Winter Wonderland – The view of the Student Recreation Center from the new water feature on the Lory Student Center west lawn makes an idyllic winter scene.

40 Winter 2013 A Golden Achievement

As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Computer Information Systems program at Colorado State University, we thank our students and alumni, our faculty and staff, for the important contributions that each has made during the program’s history.

Since its inception in 1962, our program has become a national leader in CIS education and is consistently recognized for its cutting-edge curriculum.

To learn more about the CIS program at CSU, visit: www.CSUcis.com

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