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GETTING WIRED An explosion of online social networking – what’s it mean for MU? Millikin Quarterly Vol. XXV, No. 2 Summer 2009

Produced by the Millikin University POSTMASTER: Send address Millikin Quarterly magazine has been Offi ce of Alumni and Development. changes to Millikin Quarterly, recognized with national APEX awards of E-mail comments to: Millikin University, 1184 West Main Street, excellence for three years in a row and is the [email protected] Decatur, IL 62522-2084. recipient of a 2008 bronze award from the Telephone: 217-424-6383, or Council for the Support and Advancement of Millikin Quarterly (ISSN 8750-7706) (USPS call toll-free to 1-877-JMU-ALUM. Education, District V. This year marks the 0735-570) is published four times yearly; once 25th anniversary of the magazine. during each of the fi rst, second, third and ON THE COVER: Fireworks over Shilling Hall? fourth quarters by Millikin University, 1184 It’s just some visual trickery to celebrate ON THIS PAGE: The view from Dr. and Mrs. West Main Street, Decatur, Illinois 62522- Millikin’s Quarterly’s 25th year. J. Roger Miller Centennial Quad looking west 2084. Periodicals postage paid at Decatur, toward Gorin Hall Illinois.

LIVING IN THE U.S.A. ALUMNI LIVING IN THE U.S. (TOTALS CURRENT AS OF JUNE 25, 2009)

Alabama: 68 Alaska: 14 Arizona: 319 Arkansas: 74 California: 617 Colorado: 253 Connecticut: 47 Delaware: 13 Florida: 604 Georgia: 240 Hawaii: 14 Idaho: 13 Illinois: 13,645 Indiana: 692 Iowa: 187 Kansas: 113 Kentucky: 129 Louisiana: 43 Maine: 14 Maryland: 76 Massachusetts: 73 Michigan: 238 Minnesota: 201 Mississippi: 34 Missouri: 873 Montana: 28 Nebraska: 74 Nevada: 50 New Hampshire: 16 New Jersey: 97 New Mexico: 71 New York: 199 North Carolina: 198 North Dakota: 5 Ohio: 278 Oklahoma: 61 Oregon: 81 Pennsylvania 141 Rhode Island: 12 South Carolina: 123 South Dakota: 6 Tennessee: 205 Texas: 538 Utah: 26 Vermont: 10 Virginia: 189 Washington: 111 West Virginia: 11 Wisconsin: 393 Wyoming: 5

At left: Gorin Hall District of Columbia: 21 Puerto Rico: 3

2 Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly In the late 1980s and the early 1990s, this challenge, we would have failed most offi ce jobs were very different. to deliver on the promise of educa- You went to work, perhaps poured tion, and our students would fail to yourself a cup of coffee, got out your fulfi ll their full potential. We must Iletter opener and set to work answer- help instill in our students, not only ing the morning mail and returning knowledge and a fi nely developed phone calls. There were no e-mail set of critical-thinking skills, but the messages, no Internet and no ubiqui- confi dence they need for success. tous cell phones. The few computers How do we accomplish this? We that did exist were cumbersome, base it on our founder’s philosophy large in size, and diffi cult for most of combining the theoretical with the of us to operate except for all but practical in education, so that the the simplest software. more our students “perform” their Today, most of us are juggling an skills, the more they generate the explosion of communication and other confi dence to be successful in what- devices competing for our attention ever endeavor they choose. in the workplace. They’ve created When we help our students gain a demand for immediate responses that confi dence, we take away a huge that has turned us into the kings and roadblock to them reaching their President’s queens of multi-tasking, adapting to potential: the fear of failure. And if a world that is eternally shifting in we do our job right – and our alumni how we communicate and perform tell us over and over again that we Perspective the duties required for our jobs in do – our students leave here with the Douglas Zemke ’66, Millikin President the workforce. By necessity, we’re abilities to perform at an extraordinary constantly in change mode, and each level on the job. year it seems another level of techno- The added value that’s found logical complexity is added to our job through a Millikin education doesn’t go responsibilities. In fact, job positions away or diminish. It has a longevity that don’t require a grasp of at least to it that is unmatched in other areas some technology are becoming fewer of life. Nothing else you can pur- and fewer. chase has that longevity – not a car In many ways, we have made or a house or other tangible assets. tremendous strides since the 1990s, The critical thinking skills developed but some of us – perhaps many of us as a student don’t deteriorate. Each – fi nd ourselves asking the question: student’s Millikin experience prepares “How much more of this can we take? him or her to develop a set of tools to Can I adapt as quickly as necessary?” help cope with life’s constant changes. The balancing act of living and In the same manner, the discipline of working in the 21st century has many learning never goes away. It is a of us feeling overloaded as spare time lasting gift of education to be used becomes more and more a creative in all aspects of life, both on the job luxury that we push aside in our ef- and off. forts to get things done. Some days There’s nothing more powerful than it seems as though we spend much an educated mind and few things in of our time simply answering the life are more rewarding than see- demands of this “hurry up and do it ing individuals develop their minds now” world. through education. That’s just one of At Millikin, we have accepted the the reasons why, at Millikin, we have “Each student’s Millikin obligation to prepare our students to made it our business to ensure suc- experience prepares him or be competitive in terms of their abili- cess for our students. We have com- her develop a set of tools ties to function at the highest levels in mitted to delivering on the promise of to help cope with life’s this ever-changing and often stressful education as it evolves, through the constant changes.” environment. If we hadn’t accepted 2000s and beyond.

Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly 3 CAMPUS NEWS

Dahl named interim dean A temporary change in structure finds the dean of SON announces new MENP program the Tabor School of Business heading up the College An innovative new Millikin master’s tered nurses, as well as qualifi ed teach- of Professional Studies for the 2009-10 academic degree program created to help relieve ing nurses, MENP will assist Millikin year. The current dean of the College of Professional a critical need for clinical nurse lead- in expanding the supply of graduate Studies, Dr. Kathy Booker, will be at Yale University ers and nursing educators has received nurses who can provide care within the for the year, so Jim Dahl, dean of the Tabor School of $476,000 in funding from the federal region and also create additional faculty Business, will serve as interim dean of the College of government.Through the new 18-month in nursing, adjunct support for science Professional Studies. In the interim, the Tabor School Master’s Entry to Nursing Practice courses, much needed faculty develop- will move into the College of Professional Studies and (MENP) program, college graduates ment and physical plant adaptations to Dr. Larry Stapleton, associate professor of production/ with a bachelor’s degree in any major, enhance teaching-learning spaces. The operations management, will serve as interim director not just nursing, can earn their regis- curricular model is under development, tered nurse professional license in an Zemke said. for the Tabor School accelerated study format followed by “This funding will allow Millikin to of Business. ● 18 months of graduate study to earn their increase capacity by nearly 10 percent Freeman named master’s degree in nursing with a focus in the coming two years to help meet on clinical nurse leadership or nursing the need for clinical leaders and nurs- Employee of the Year education. Millikin’s request for funding ing educators in the State of Illinois,” Nancy Freeman, auditions coordinator for the was strongly supported by Sen. Richard Zemke said. School of Music, was named the university’s 2008-09 Durbin, D-Ill. Currently, the School of Nursing Employee of the Year in April. In a March 12 memo to campus, offers a bachelor of science degree in The winner was Millikin President Doug Zemke ’66 said, nursing program for traditional students, chosen by a vote of the Millikin “With Senator Durbin’s support and an RN to BSN program for registered faculty, staff and students. The confi dence in Millikin to ‘deliver on the nurses looking to further their careers, competition is open to hourly promise of education,’ and the known and a master’s degree in nursing (MSN) and professional staff at Mil- quality of our nursing faculty and pro- for nurses who already have their likin. grams, the accelerated nursing program bachelor’s degrees in nursing. Total can now become reality.” enrollment in the programs currently Freeman was previ- The new School of Nursing program exceeds 250. ously employee of the month will receive the $476,000 from a $410 For more information about the for April 2008. She began working at Millikin in 1998 billion stimulus bill signed into law in MENP or other nursing programs, call and has worked for both the School of Music and the March by President Obama. the School of Nursing at (217) 424- department of theatre and dance. With a nationwide shortage in regis- 6348 or toll-free at (800) 373-7733. ● Other employees who earned Employee of the Month honors were Deania Luthy, Safety and Se- curity; Todd Rudat, Staley Library; Sally Pflaum, School of Nursing/exercise science & sport; Michael Rausch, marketing; Kim Wenthe, School of Nursing; Amy Colvin, Weiss receives 2009 Hollis Prize student programs; Cheryl Agee, university services; Percussionist Rachel Weiss, a 2009 Zach Uttich ’07, admission; and Amy music performance graduate from Brilley, student programs. Milwaukee, was recognized as the 2009 During the April ceremony, several other Hollis Prize winner at the annual Hollis employees were recognized for five, 10, 20, 25 or 30 Recital in March. years of service. Shelley Cordulack, associate profes- The Hollis Prize recognizes an out- sor of art history, and Clarence Josefson, professor standing music student in good academ- ic standing. Annually, three top students of chemistry, were both recognized for 35 years of from the School of Muic compete at a service. ● spring recital for the award, which was made possible through a gift from Dr. C. Kimm Hollis ’72, department chair Finalists Donnie Glowinski, Rachel Weiss and Megan Dodder following their perfor- and professor of music at Hanover Col- mances at the 2009 Hollis Prize Recital. lege in Hanover, Ind. In conjunction with her award, Weiss performed at the Harold Washington mental performance and music business Library in Chicago in April. from Indianapolis, and Megan Dodder Other fi nalists included Donnie ’09, a commercial music major from Glowinski ’09, a double major in instru- Muscatine, Iowa. ●

4 Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly Celebrating student scholarship Students participate in Business Creation Challenge Millikin’s Center for Entrepreneurship and the student organization MU-CEO held the 2009 Business Creation Challenge in April as part of Millikin’s Celebration of Scholarship. The 2009 Business Creation Challenge is an opportunity for students to gain real world experience in developing a viable business. The challenge allows students an opportunity to pitch business concepts and develop their skills in identifying market needs, fi nancial statements and planning, and leadership. This year’s winners included: ● 1st Place Business Plan: Senior Andrew Schenk of Rensselaer, Ind., Schenk Studios ● 2nd Place Business Plan: Brady Rhoades, a 2009 graduate from Decatur, presented his logo design during April’s Cele- Brady Rhoades ’09 of Decatur, bration of Scholarship event, where he placed second in the 2009 Business Creation Challenge. ZeroEight Design. More than 220 presentations were given In addition, both the 16th annual ● Feasibility Plan Winner: at the second annual Celebration of Millikin University Undergraduate Re- Matt Nelson ’09 of Naperville, Ill., Scholarship (COS) event in April. search Poster Symposium and the 2009 Light the Way Recordings The day-long event showcased Business Creation Challege (see related ● Feasibility Plan Winner: research, scholarship and creative article at right) were held in conjunction Kayla Bennett ’09 of Linden, Ind., efforts of Millikin students from all with the event. Showcase Wrangling four colleges and the university-wide For more information, visit the COS For more information, visit www.millikin. Honors Program. website, www.millikin.edu/cos. ● edu/entrepreneurship/bcc.asp. ●

Outstanding faculty recognized at Honors Convocation Millikin recognized several faculty members of Alpha Lambda Delta, an Mary Jane Linton, associate professor members for excellence and outstanding honor society for fi rst-year students. of nursing, was recognized as a recipient contributions to the university during the Crowe has been part of the English of the 2009 Teaching Excellence award. annual Distinguished Faculty Lecture department since 1998. She currently This award honors faculty members and Honors Convocation held April 23 in teaches all levels of freshman writing annually for teaching excellence and Kirkland Fine Arts Center. courses in addition to EN 180, Intro- innovation. Judith Middendorf Crowe ’91, as- duction to Tutoring. In addition, three faculty members sistant professor of English and director Dr. Marianne Robertson, profes- were awarded the Faculty Research and of the Millikin Writing Center, received sor of biology, was awarded Millikin’s Artistic Achievement Award, which is the Alpha Lambda Delta Outstanding Teaching Excellence and Campus Lead- presented annually for outstanding schol- Teaching Award, honoring a faculty ership Award, given in recognition of arship or artistic achievement at Millikin. member with outstanding contributions an outstanding faculty member who Ed Walker ’85, associate professor of art, to freshman learning, based on teaching has made a distinctive difference on Lori Bales, associate professor of theatre ability, knowledge of subject area, ability campus through teaching excellence and dance, and Dr. Eduardo Cabrera, to present material in a clear and under- and campus leadership. associate professor of modern languages, standable manner, capacity to motivate Robertson has taught at Millikin for were honored for exploring new territory, students to self-discovery in learning and 15 years, and has received praise for her contributing to their fi eld of study and concern for students shown in and out of active participation in her department making signifi cant contributions to Mil- the classroom. The award is voted on by and her dedication to student learning. likin and its students. ●

Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly 5 CAMPUS NEWS

In third grade, Catherine Roosevelt ’09 was such a strong woman and per- of Glen Carbon, Ill., hoped to some- formed great amounts of humanitarian Learning day run the family business … and the work around the world.” Icountry. A distant relative of President Prior to the internship, Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt, the recent gradu- and her family attended a presidential about the ate once had designs on becoming the families convention along with other third Roosevelt president. Even though descendents of presidents, historians family business she realized her passion was more and directors of presidential institutes. history than politics, she was always “My family takes pride in being part fascinated by her historical family roots. of the Roosevelt family, and I grew “My family takes pride in being Last summer, she had the opportunity up hearing stories about Franklin and part of the Roosevelt family.” to combine her interests by completing Eleanor,” she says. a two-part internship at the Franklin D. Roosevelt says her summer in Hyde Roosevelt Presidential Library and Mu- Park benefitted her in a variety of ways, seum and at the Franklin and Eleanor such as improving her public speaking Roosevelt Institute, both in Hyde Park, skills and knowledge of museums and N.Y. nonprofit organizations. She began in the museum’s archives, “This internship was a great opportu- where she learned to preserve artifacts. nity for a history major like me to learn “I helped restore and clean original more about the Roosevelts and Ameri- documents,” she says. “I also assisted in can history,” she says. “I discovered the research room where historians and that I want to get involved in museum professors come to examine those docu- studies, and I would love to work as a ments.” Roosevelt learned a great deal curator or exhibit designer someday.” about how museums operate behind the Since graduating from Millikin in scenes, including working in a hidden May with degrees in history and inter- room of FDR book collections. national and global studies, Roosevelt During the second half of her intern- has been pursuing work in the museum ship, Roosevelt worked at the Institute, or government fields, and she hopes where she assisted directors with their to begin a master’s degree in museum projects. She even completed a project studies within the next year. of her own — screening and selecting She credits the opportunity to films for a film festival commemorat- research her family roots as a most ing the 60th anniversary of the signing valuable lesson. of the Universal Declaration of Human “The most important thing that I Rights. took from the experience was a greater “Eleanor Roosevelt was influential knowledge of the Roosevelts and on the passage of the declaration, so I their substantial impact in American really enjoyed this project,” she says. “I history,” she says. “I’m proud to be a Catherine Roosevelt ’09 especially admire Eleanor because she Roosevelt.” ● by Natalie Perfetti ’09

The Roosevelt-Millikin connection Catherine isn’t the fi rst member of her family associated with the Millikin campus. On a western campaign, President Theo- dore Roosevelt made several stops in the Midwest, including one at Millikin to dedicate the new university on June 4, 1903. During his address, President Roosevelt praised James Millikin and declared that Illinois has “the right stuff for citizenship.”

Roosevelt was the fi rst of three presidents to speak at Mil- likin, followed by President Howard Taft in 1911 and President Ronald Reagan in 1984. (Learn more about Reagan’s visit on page 9.) ●

6 Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly SHADES OF BLUE

Memorable items relating to the Big Blue Have you buddied up to the Big Man on Campus? Have you taken yours yet? Mr. B.B., short for “Mr. Big Bronze Man on Campus,” never says no to photos. The life-sized statue, eternally reading “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl, came to MU in 1997 as a gift from C.D. “Perk” Perkinson, and his late wife, Patricia ’45. Crafted by sculptor J. Seward Johnson, Mr. B.B is located just north of Shilling Hall. So shoot away and e-mail your high resolution photos (300 dpi or higher) to [email protected] or mail your actual photographs to Millikin Quarterly magazine, 1184 West Main Street, Decatur, IL 62522. We’ll try to print at least one in each issue, space permitting.

Ashley Longtin ’12 reads with Mr. B.B. while enjoying last year’s Fall Family Weekend with her parents, Donald and Pamela.

BY THE NUMBERS » 71 » 419 The number of sum- The number of alumni mer 2009 from the class of immersion courses, 1959. The class will including travel be recognized at their Stephen Larson ’07 serenades Mr. B.B. with his trumpet. Larson had an annual photo courses to 50th reunion during taken with Mr. B.B. during each of his four years as a student. Africa and Europe fall’s Homecoming.

» 18 » 3,654 The maximum The number of appli- number of credits cations received from a student may take prospective students without paying an for fall semester 2009, overload fee the highest number in Millikin’s history. » 7 (stats current as of The cost (in cents) of June 23) lunch in MU’s dining hall in 1907 » 7 Seven out of nine » 50 women receiving The cost (in cents) Decatur’s YWCA of a day-old loaf of women of excellence bread at the campus award this spring Jimmy John’s were associated with Millikin: Professor » 350 Annette Russo ’80, The number of study Coach and Professor seats at Staley Li- Debbie Kiick, Trustee brary including those Peggy Madden, Glo- at tables, ria Marshall ’76 and carrels, sofas and wife of Coach Dick easy chairs Marshall, St. Mary’s » 3.5 Hospital Executive The grade point Theresa Ruther- average required ford ’90, Professor Sharon Alpi and Carol Millikin alumni surround Mr. B.B. for a photo op during Homecoming 2007. From left, to remain in the Presidential Scholar Chiligiris ’78, former seated: Arlyn Poppen ’87, Lori Conlin Poppen ’87, Mr. B.B., Mike Reid ’87. From left, Program health center nurse. ● standing: Julie Blomberg Steele ’87 and Kristina Reid.

Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly 7 BIG BLUE SPORTS

Can’t get enough Stollsteimer named men’s soccer head coach Big Blue sports? A 12-year Division II veteran joins the Join the Big Blue Club to support Big Blue this fall as the new men’s soc- Millikin student-athletes involved in cer head coach. 21 intercollegiate sports and related Mark Stollsteimer comes to Millikin activities. Gifts to the Big Blue Club after spending 12 years as head coach at Davis & Elkins College, an NCAA provide additional support, fund Division II School, in Elkins, W.Va. the club’s administrative costs and Under Stollsteimer’s leadership, underwrite special projects which Davis & Elkins Senators produced one might otherwise go unfunded. Over All-American, 11 All-Region selections the years, some of the special items and 23 All-Conference performers. He the club has provided include: also had 21 players earn Academic All- ● wall-mounted display Conference Honors. and trophy cases in Mills In 2007, his team won the West Hall and Griswold Physical Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Confer- Education Center ence regular season championship and ● CCIW member-school banners Stollsteimer was named the confer- and a 2005 NCAA Division III ence’s Coach of the Year with his team Head Coach Mark Stollsteimer being ranked in the Top 25 nationally in national championship banner for Division II in four defensive categories, Griswold Center gymnasium including shut-outs and goals against men’s soccer program on the upswing ● colored pennants at Frank M. average. In 2008, his Senators spent fi ve with a wealth of talent. In the fall, the Lindsay Field weeks nationally ranked in the NSCAA Big Blue expects to return 21 letter win- ● rain ponchos for outdoor (National Soccer Coaches Association ners from a team that went 10-8-2 last sporting events of American) Top 25 poll reaching No. season and was competitive in every Activities are coordinated by 10 in week fi ve of the season. game. He replaces B.J. Noble, who left an advisory board of Big Blue Club “Mark Stollsteimer’s extensive head Millikin earlier this year to become the members and Millikin staff. Members coaching experience should be a real director of soccer operations at Notre receive bi-weekly newsletters with boost to our program,” says Athletic Dame de Namur University, an NCAA inside news about the athletic teams Director Joe Hakes. “He has been suc- Division II school in Belmont, Calif. as well as invitations to a variety cessful in a very diffi cult league, and we “I plan to continue to build on the are confi dent that he will transfer that recent success of the Millikin men’s of group activities, including a Big success to Millikin quickly. I am really soccer team,” Stollsteimer says. “My Blue club meeting at Homecoming. looking forward to seeing him build a goal is to consistently qualify for the Participation is offered at a consistently strong program.” CCIW tournament and a berth in the variety of levels, including a dis- Stollsteimer inherits a Millikin NCAA tournament.” ● counted rate for new Millikin gradu- ates for the fi rst fi ve years following graduation. Basketball alumna inducted into All-America Hall of Fame For more information, visit www. Former Academic All-America women’s basketball player Julie millikin.edu/alumni/big_blue_club or Roe Lach ’97 was inducted into the College Sports Information call the hotline at 217-362-6430. ● Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-America Hall of Fame in June along with four other inductees. Roe Lach helped her Millikin team win four conference championships and make four trips to the NCAA Division III Tournament. She holds six school records, and as a senior, she was a finalist for the 1997 NCAA Woman of the Year. After graduating, she began her professional career as a two-year intern for the NCAA national office in Indianapolis before being named NCAA director of student-athlete reinstatement. While in that role, she earned her law degree from Indiana University’s Law School-Indianapolis. After graduating from law school, she was named NCAA’s director of enforcement in the major infractions division, where she has worked for the last five years. She currently serves on Millikin’s board of trustees, is a member of the Millikin Club of Indianapolis and the Big Blue Club, and is a class agent.●

8 Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly JUST THE BEGINNING A glimpse at Millikin’s past The visit of a sitting U.S. president in on how the Actor’s Guild had rooted the 1984 garnered much media attention, “reds” out of Hollywood. Since Reagan including a cover story in the fi rst issue had been a member of the fraternity Tof Millikin Quarterly magazine, 25 Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) at Eureka, years ago this summer. Millikin’s TKE chapter took the op- Three sitting U.S. presidents have portunity to honor him with a plaque visited Millikin’s campus: Theodore for outstanding achievement. According A presidential Roosevelt, who dedicated the university to the Nov. 12, 1948, Decaturian (see in June 1903 (see related article on page box at right for link), the TKE house appearance 6); William Howard Taft, who gave a was the fi rst in Macon County to have a speech on free trade with Canada on privately-owned television, so it seemed by Amanda Pippitt and Todd Feb. 11, 1911, in what would become fi tting for them to honor their fraternity Albert Taylor Theatre; and Ronald Rea- brother, a television star. A photo of Rudat, University Archivists gan, whose last visit to campus was to Reagan pausing in front of the Lincoln attend an agribusiness forum in Rich- statue on Millikin’s campus was taken ards Treat University Center (RTUC) that day; it also appeared in the Quar- on Aug. 20, 1984. terly’s fi rst issue 25 years ago. It was Reagan’s third recorded visit Reagan’s third visit garnered the to Millikin. His fi rst was as a student most attention. He was scheduled to athlete on the Eureka College football visit the 1984 agribusiness forum with team in 1929. In only the second night only 10 days notice, and during that football game ever played at Millikin, time, RTUC had to be transformed, Reagan and his Eureka Red Devil team- adding platforms for news cameras and mates were crushed by the Millikin Big more than 100 phone lines. The forum Blue, 45-6. Reagan remembered that lasted 45 minutes and was moderated game 55 years later during his 1984 by then Millikin President, Dr. J. Roger visit as one in which he was thoroughly Miller. Much of the discussion revolved beaten by freshman Millikin line- around the issue of free trade, the same man George Musso ’33, a future NFL topic that President Taft had discussed Hall-of-Famer. An account of the game at Millikin 73 years earlier. from the Oct. 24, 1929, issue of the The Millikin Quarterly article not Decaturian is available on page 6 of the only covered President Reagan’s visit, Digital-Decaturian website (see box at but also reviewed the process of prepar- President Reagan in front of the Lincoln right for link). ing campus as well as commenting on statue during his visit in 1955. The photo, Reagan, by then a well-known actor, the media’s latest Millikin misunder- taken by the Decatur Herald & Review, was returned to Decatur on Oct. 12, 1955, standing. Historically, adding an “e” featured in the inaugural issue of Millikin as host of television’s General Electric to Millikin was a common media Quarterly magazine. Theater, which was on a tour of the error; in 1984 it was RTUC being General Electric plants. Ironically, the misidentifi ed as “Richard’s Street Want to learn more about former Red Devil athlete gave a speech University Center.” ● presidential visits to campus from a student perspective? Check out Decaturian articles covering these historic events on the Digital-Decaturian website: Roosevelt Visit Story: collections. carli.illinois.edu/u?/mil_dec,746 Decaturian, November 1903, pgs. 1-2 Taft Visit Story: collections.carli. illinois.edu/u?/mil_dec,4661 Decaturian, February 1911, pgs. 1-7 Eureka Game Story: collections. carli.illinois.edu/u?/mil_dec,11166 Decaturian, Oct. 24, 1929, pg. 6 TKE TV Story: collections.carli. illinois.edu/u?/mil_dec,5511 Millikin President J. Roger Miller and President Ronald Reagan during Reagan’s 1984 visit Decaturian, Nov. 12, 1948, pg. 1 to campus.

Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly 9 CAREER ADVICE

Managing stress in tough times

by Pam Folger

With layoffs and budget cuts be- competition and possibly help you outlast a round of layoffs, coming common, stress in the but don’t set yourself up for failure and overwhelming stress. workplace is skyrocketing, Recognize and manage your emotions and behavior in Wand we are all feeling order to adapt to a changing workplace. added pressure. Stress is a normal part of everyday life, but in the current Be empathetic. You never know what may be happening in economy, you may fi nd it more diffi cult to cope. Now is the someone’s life. Perhaps a coworker’s signifi cant other has lost time to learn how to manage workplace stress effectively to a job. Being sensitive to this and allowing him/her to talk about improve your job satisfaction and possibly even help you retain it can go a long way in reducing stress. Hopefully he/she will your current job. return the favor and listen when you need to vent.

Make a commitment to maintain and/or improve your Nurture work relationships. You never know how the struc- physical and emotional health and stick with it. Research ture of the organization may change in order to survive in this shows that this has a signifi cant impact on reducing stress. economy. Your supervisor or work team may change. By devel- oping positive working relationships, you’ll be less stressed as Identify any negative behaviors or attitudes in yourself organizational changes occur. that could be adding to your workplace stress. These are energy drainers. Work on eliminating them by replacing Don’t take life too seriously. Find humor in your workplace them with positive behaviors or attitudes. You’ll be surprised challenges. Laughter is sometimes the best medicine; however, how this will boost your energy for your job and improve your be sure that you and your coworkers are laughing together overall job satisfaction. and not at someone. Improve communication with coworkers and supervi- Kevin Graham ᾽76, Millikin’s director of counseling, says you sors. This includes clearly defi ning roles and responsibilities can reduce stress by taking care of yourself. He offers the and maintaining a friendly work atmosphere. following tips: • Eat healthy. Skipping meals can make you even more Don’t get caught up in gossip or doom and gloom irritable and anxious. Eating too much can make you drowsy. predictions about the company’s ability to survive in Strive for balance. this economy. This type of talk only creates a negative work • Exercise regularly. Just 30 minutes of regular aerobic environment. exercise can reduce stress, lift your mood, give you increased Manage your time effectively so you can meet work energy and help you sleep better. and family obligations. Prioritize tasks in order of impor- • Sleep regularly. Sleep can be one of the fi rst victims when tance. Break down large tasks into smaller, more manageable you are stressed. Strive to maintain a regular sleep pattern – components. This will make achieving work/life balance easier. eight hours per day is suggested. • Use alcohol and nicotine in moderation. Alcohol can Don’t set unrealistic goals for yourself. Being willing to cause anxiety. Similarly, many smokers think a cigarette calms take on additional responsibilities could help you outshine the them down, but nicotine is actually a stimulant that can in- crease anxiety.

Pam Folger, director of Millikin’s A multitude of stress management books and online resources Career & Experiential Education Center, has more than 21 years offer tips and techniques that could help you through your experience in career and employment particular circumstances. Although career stress is a part of services, more than 10 of them everyday life, you can greatly reduce its impact on you by at Millikin. employing stress management techniques. ●

10 Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly WITH YOUR SUPPORT Information about giving to Millikin

Thanks for the banners, class of 2009! Rewarding student success More than 75 awards were given at April’s Honors Convocation ceremo- It was a “banner” year for the class of ny, a Millikin tradition honoring out- 2009. This May, graduating students took pride in the new campus lamp post standing students and faculty. Many Ibanners congratulating their academic of the awards and prizes given were achievement. However, the pride was established over the past 100 years for more than just the upcoming com- as a way to remember the Millikin mencement ceremony. It was also for students, faculty, staff and friends the banners themselves. who have left a lasting impression on Last year, the class of 2008 raised the university, including Walter Witt. funds to buy a $6,000 server to give each alumnus of the university a free Walter “Walt” Witt Millikin e-mail address and account. served as super- This year, the class of 2009 raised intendent of the more than $6,000 through a series of Millikin mail room fundraising activities to provide the for more than 20 new lamp post banners as their class years. Known as gift to the university. “a great favor- “The senior class committee took ite of students, recommendations from the campus community,” says Jaclyn Weisenborn faculty and administrators,” he was ’09, senior class commitee chair. “After a passionate supporter of the Big discussing several ideas, the banner Blue athletic teams. The idea for this project seemed like the best way to Thanks to the class of 2009, banners award to honor this long-time univer- congratulating graduates were hung on provide campus with a timeless and campus lamp posts this May. sity supporter was established by relevant gift.” two alumni, Frank Van Dorn ’56 and Individuals gave outright gifts total- be fi nalized, will also be purchased with James McCarthy ’56. The fi rst Walter ing more than $1,000, and the class the remainder of the class gift. Witt award was presented in 1978. also raised funds by selling T-shirts and “Last year’s city streetscape project, diploma frames, holding bake sales and which included the addition of the lamp The Walter Witt Award senior night activities, even checking posts, transformed the main corridor for outstanding junior(s) in the coats for tips at campus events. In the through campus, and these banners pro- department of exercise science and end, the class raised the funds just in vide a nice fi nal touch,” says Dan Stuby, time to get the banners made and hung ’07, associate director of young alumni sport was presented to students for spring’s commencement ceremonies. relations and senior class committee Joshua E. Meyer of Decatur and The banners will be used for com- adviser. “We’re grateful to the class of Jillian L. Schneider of Hawthorne mencement in the years to come, and 2009 for making this possible.” ● Woods, Ill., at the 2009 Honors additional banners, with themes yet to by Kate Eagler ’11 Convocation ceremony. ●

Scholarship sponsors, recipients do lunch This spring, 31 scholarship luncheons were held on campus. The annual luncheons are an opportunity for scholarship spon- sors to meet their recipient(s) and hear how their gifts have transformed Millikin student lives. In turn, student recipients have the opportunity to see the faces behind the scholarship, faces that often helped make their education possible, and thank them personally for their valued assistance.

At left: Sponsor Darrell Beck ’54 of Decatur with Meghan Mitchell of Warrenville, Ill., and Nicole Emperor of New Lenox, Ill., both 2008-09 recipients of the Darrell and Ursula Beck Scholarship. ●

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that recent statistics show the over-40 crowd to be the fastest growing demo- graphic on Facebook. Clearly, those individuals also fi nd it an easy method for reconnecting with former classmates and professors. How does it begin? Joe Harden- brook, Millikin educational technol- ogy coordinator, research/instruction librarian and assistant professor, says that freshmen who come to Millikin without a Facebook account usually create one because it tends to be more popular among college students than other social networking sites, including MySpace, a popular site with the high school crowd. During their Millikin years, students typically add friends, post photos and update their status regularly, if not obsessively, as many will attest. And it’s Women move up a habit they take with them after gradu- Women outpace men ation, since it gives them a quick and on college campuses. easy way to stay in touch with Millikin The question is why. friends – and even former professors. “About a quarter of my Facebook Getting wired friends are Millikin students and How has the explosion of social networking sites such as Facebook alumni,” says Hardenbrook. changed communication among Millikin students, faculty and alumni? Hardenbrook points out that accord- ing to Millikin policy, the e-mail system is the offi cial means of electronic com- munication between students, faculty and staff. For that reason, he doesn’t use In the mid-1990s, the e-mail craze Big Blue alumni of all ages are signing Facebook to talk to his students about changed communication as we knew up, too. academic matters. Plus, he doesn’t want it. With a click of a button, we could In a technology questionnaire ad- to infringe on a student’s social space. Inow send messages that were received ministered to fi rst-year students during “Most students want to use Facebook just minutes later, no matter if they Millikin’s First Week in fall 2008, 52 for fun,” he says. were sent to the cubical next to you or percent reported having an account on However, he does feel that Facebook halfway around the world. Back then, Facebook prior to coming to Millikin. is a great way to promote university no one could imagine a faster, more im- And why not? Facebook is top events, such as discussions, music mediate or dynamic medium. dog among online social networking and activities to students, alumni Enter Facebook, a social networking sites with more than 200 million users and university friends. site that has changed how society com- worldwide since its creation just fi ve Dr. Michael O’Conner, chair of municates today, just as e-mail did in years ago (see next page for information Millikin’s English department, associ- the ’90s. With messages, posts, groups, about two other popular sites). In April ate professor, and director of Millikin’s event invites and status updates push- alone, 13.9 billion minutes were spent honors program, has about 200 students ing out information through multiple on Facebook, according to a recent as Facebook friends. applications, electronic communication Computerworld.com article. “I think Facebook allows faculty has progressed to a whole new level. It’s a phenomenon that has no age members to have a better understanding Particularly involved are members of limits, too. Although Facebook was of what is going on in a student’s world the Millennial generation, including originally created for college students, outside the classroom,” he says. today’s traditional Millikin students, but its reach has grown to such an extent O’Conner created a Facebook group

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fan pages, including ones for Staley FACEBOOK GLOSSARY At press time, Library, Kirkland Fine Arts Center, the Friend (n.) — A user that associates with anoth- er user. A Facebook friend can view the profi le of there were 4,261 Center for International Education, Mil- the user he or she is associated, post on his/her likin Quarterly and the university itself. wall, etc. (v.) The act of adding someone with people listed in the a Facebook account as a friend. The user must “We’re discovering that it’s an effec- accept the friendship request before the two are Millikin network. tive and no-cost way to help spread the offi cially Facebook friends. word about upcoming alumni events,” Post (n.) — Information added to a user’s profi le Devore says, noting that she relies heav- page such as status updates, wall messages, for current English majors and alumni notifi cations, etc. (v.) Adding information to and encourages students to friend him ily on her associate director of young a user’s profi le page such as status updates, notifi cations, etc. on Facebook so he can get to know alumni relations, Dan Stuby ’07, to help Status (n.) — A post that indicates what a them better as individuals and stay in prepare and send invitations for alumni events in various areas through Face- user is doing, thinking, feeling, etc. (e.g. touch, even after graduation. “Marty Millikin is eating a peanut butter and Staying in touch with alumni after book to those who have signed up for jelly sandwich.”) they leave Millikin is a priority for the Millikin Alumni group. Wall (n.) — Section of a user’s profi le page What will this explosion of online where other users can write messages, post Dr. Jan Devore, alumni relations direc- photos, leave virtual gifts or post other content. tor, who has found Facebook to be a communication mean for future genera- tions of Millikin students and alumni? Fan page (n.) — A profi le page that is not good vehicle for communicating with for individual use but for some entity, such as members of the Millikin community – Hopefully, it will further enhance and a business or a musical band, to use to post build the connections between alumni information. Users become fans of such entities although she sometimes fi nds herself and receive notifi cations, messages, etc., from stretched thin in order to keep up with and their alma mater, Devore says. the page. Millikin University has a fan page – so does Millikin Quarterly magazine (hint, hint). these new online communication tools. “As our alumni fi nd new ways to communicate, we at the university need Groups (n.) — A page that users with common After more than 30 years at Millikin interests can join and interact with each other. working in student life and then alumni to be accessible and able to respond,” she notes. “It’s a challenge at times, but Causes (n.) — An application that allows a user relations, she’s become a Millikin to support a particular cause. Examples include touchstone to thousands of alumni who we do our best to keep connected with Autism & Asperger’s Awareness, the Human Rights Campaign and the Millikin Fund. ● now seek to maintain that connection our alumni through whatever means online, too. Devore currently has more they choose to communicate with us.” ● than 750 Millikin Facebook friends and nearly 200 Millikin connections on The tweet side of online networking LinkedIn, a professional networking witter, twitter. Tweet. What? Facebook. However, so far, Millikin is just site, and more alumni seek her out each Like Facebook, usage of other dipping its toes in Twitter waters: Alumni day. It’s both a blessing and a burden, Tonline networking sites, including and friends of the university can sign up to although a welcome one. Twitter and LinkedIn, have also skyrocketed follow millikinminute, a Twitter feed put out “As alumni relations director, I think among the Millikin community. by Millikin’s marketing offi ce with the latest Twitter, started in 2006, is growing fast in news about the university, but that’s the it’s important to maintain the personal popularity and has approximately 8 million only offi cial Millikin “tweeting” at this point. touch that our alumni have come to members, including many Millikin students, More offi cial Millikin Twitter sites are sure to expect from Millikin,” she says. “So alumni and faculty (see box below). Twitter follow as the networking site gains popular- I communicate personally with each functions as an update site — each user ity and respect for its ability to spread alumnus who gets in touch with me sends brief updates with no more than information quickly. 140 characters. These updates are called Another popular site is LinkedIn, a pro- through Facebook or LinkedIn. It takes “tweets,” and Twitter users sign up to “follow” fessional networking website formed about some time on my part, but our alumni each other, which means they can read the six years ago. It currently has about 39 mil- expect nothing less from Millikin. Plus, tweets of those they follow. lion users worldwide and allows registered it’s great to have this new way to fi nd Millikin fans of Twitter say it’s a good users to maintain a list of contact details, out what everyone has been up to in way to keep in touch with others, and some called “connections,” of individuals with their lives after leaving the university. alumni view it as a potential replacement for whom they have a business relationship. More than a year ago, Millikin formed I’ve even re-connected with several A look at some recent Millikin tweets a group on LinkedIn for university alumni. alumni we had listed as ‘lost’ by using • hlwilkinson: “Enjoying retirement as a Nearly 700 alumni members have joined these new communication tools.” Biology Professor from Millikin University to use the site for professional networking In addition to making a personal teaching Essentials of Anatomy and and the number continues to grow. Options Physiology part-time.” for group members include having discus- Jan Devore connection, more than • allisonlackey: “Beautiful day at Millikin :)” sions and posting job-seeking information 1,800 alumni have joined the Millikin • Besmith2819: “just fi nished her last or openings within their company. Want to Alumni Facebook group and hundreds freshman fi nal and is packing to go home tonight … goodbye Millikin :(” join them? Go to linkedin.com and under have signed up for various Facebook “Search Groups,” type in Millikin Alumni. ●

Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly 13 FEATURE

“The Believers” by Zoe Heller “The Forger” by Cioma Schonhaus Heller does sharp satire on contemporary themes. In this book, The extraordinary aspect of this true story isn’t only that a Jew a politically activist family in New York encounters problems survives in Berlin during World War II. What will delight you that defy ideological fi xes. One daughter returns from Cuba here is the voice of a man who lost so much and survived such disillusioned with the Revolution and, contrary to the family's ugliness, yet came out fully available for the joys in life. The dogmatic atheism and much to her mother's disgust, begins to author lives the rest of his life in France, marries, raises a attend an Orthodox synagogue. Heller is Jane Austen for the family and looks back on his uncommon escape with a tone 21st century. (Instructor Andy Matthews) that is not burdened with grief or the gravity you might expect. (Frech) “The Big Sleep” by Raymond Chandler This novel takes on the age of hard-boiled, noir detective “The Dark Villages of Childhood by Stephen Frech fi ction: The seedy sides of life, police on the take, gorgeous- Stephen Frech’s latest collection of poetry draws his reader into society people compromising their images after hours, the this series of searing vignettes with lovely, tangible imagery. tough detective with a bottle of whiskey in the desk to get him Each poem moves gently from image to meaning with a light, through the day. These stories are appealing as a type, and of deft touch, and the fi nal surprise gives the reader something that type Chandler’s are the best. The writing is clever and larger to ponder. It is a pleasure to unwrap Frech’s poetic lan- nuanced; the detective Phil Marlowe is thoughtful and can take guage and fi nd, curled in a hidden corner, a wise and wonder- a punch. (Professor Stephen Frech) ful surprise. (Professor Sandra McKenna)

“Chaos Theory” by Sandra McKenna “The Cholera Years: The United States in Millikin professor Sandra McKenna gathered poems from three 1832, 1849, and 1866” by Charles E. Rosenberg sequences into “Chaos Theory,” including “Box of 64” (based Cholera was the classic epidemic disease of the 19th century, on the Crayola 64 crayons), “Women Under the Infl uence” and just as the plague had been for the 14th. Its defeat was a “Not Quite Haiku.” For years at Millikin’s Literary Festival, San- refl ection not only of progress in medical knowledge but of en- dra has delighted audiences with her funny and candid poems, during changes in American social thought. Rosenberg focused including fun favorites like “Medusa,” “Nude Haiku” and “Sex his study on New York City, the most highly developed center After Fifty.” At other times, such as in the refrain of “Mary’s of the U.S. Carefully documented, full of descriptive detail, yet Lamentation,” her poems speak a lived, serious wisdom: “You written with an urgent sense of the drama of the epidemic did not speak of this,” Mary laments to God as she watches her years, this narrative is as absorbing for general audiences as it son die. (Frech) is for a medical historian. (Professor Kevin Murphy)

“Coraline” by Neil Gaiman “The House at Riverton” by Kate Morton Coraline is the story of a young girl bored in her new home This story of the aristocratic Hartford family with a history of and practically forgotten by her busy parents. She discovers secrets is told in fl ashback by Grace Bradley, a servant who a door that opens into another world, a world similar to hers joins the family in 1914 at age 14. She becomes obsessively and yet distinctly different. Gaiman's pacing, descriptions and close to the family, especially the two daughters, Hannah and setting create a creepy atmosphere perfect for this scary story. Emmeline, and is witness not only to the eventual decline of (Professor Devon Fitzgerald) a vanishing aristocratic lifestyle, but also to the suicide of a young poet, whose death has a few other guilty witnesses as well. As a fi rst novel, Morton’s story is smoothly paced and well-crafted, with intriguing details a close reader will appreciate. (Professor Judi Middendorf Crowe ᾽91)

“Johnny and the Bomb” by Terry Pratchett Probably best known for the Discworld series, Prachett has written a fascinating time travel novel set in both 1990s Britain and World War II. Johnny travels back to the Battle of Britain, arriving in his village just before a German bomb is dropped on it. The novel explores the complexities of time and gives contemporary adolescents a view of wartime Britain. (Professor Jim Meyer)

“Jurassic Park” by Michael Crichton A prolifi c and talented writer, Crichton's novel differs vastly from the Spielberg fi lm. The novel is not just the story of John Hammond's amusement park. It is, rather, a critical look at the bioengineering industry and a frightening look at what he sees as inevitable if the industry is not regulated. (Professor Michael George)

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14 Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly SSoakoak uupp a ggoodood bookbook tthishis ssummer!ummer!

2009 summer reading Each year, Millikin’s English department faculty members compile a summer read- ing list popular with students and alumni. On these pages are excerpts from the 2009 list for your reading pleasure, along with the names of the individuals who recommended each book.

Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly 15 continued from page 14 mental institution is to be replaced by a modern facility, both the director of the institution and its oldest resident write their “Let the Right One In” by John Ajvide Lindqvist stories. The history of Ireland, the changing role of the Catho- In a suburb of Stockholm, Sweden, 12-year-old Oskar is strug- lic church and the ways in which we judge others are all part gling with unrelenting bullies and his own coming of age when of Barry's novel. (Meyer) he befriends Eli, who lives in his apartment complex and “has been twelve for a very long time.” Oskar’s gradual discovery as “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova to who — or what — Eli really is, compounded by his fascina- A story about a woman whose relationships with her husband, tion with a series of rather gruesome local murders, comes family and work colleagues change when she is diagnosed together in a tale that is as engagingly creepy as it is beauti- with Alzheimer's disease. This compelling story, told from her fully executed. (Crowe) perspective, begins with the early onset of the disease and the downward spiral. (Wrigley) “Millikin University Haiku Anthology” edited by Dr. Randy Brooks, et. al. The Uglies Series (“Uglies,” “Pretties,” This is a collection of haiku written by the Millikin University “Specials,” “Extras”) by Scott Westerfi eld haiku community. The editors are an interesting group of peo- Tally Youngblood lives in a world obsessed with beauty. On ple — a professor, a physics and applied math major and an their 16th birthday, all teenagers undergo an operation to English major. The poetry they have chosen for this anthology become pretty. Another Ugly tells Tally about a world outside is equally diverse. This anthology will encourage you to enjoy their utopia and where they can escape, but Tally questions the world around you and maybe even write your own haiku! why anyone would seek to avoid a world of fun, happiness and (Cindie Zelhart, English department offi ce manager) beauty. Ultimately Tally's choices unravel deep, dark secrets, which once unleashed, change society as she knows it. West- “The Painter from Shanghai” erfi eld's skillful writing creates a different world with different by Jennifer Cody Epstein rules. The book is a part of a series infused with moral dilem- Jennifer Cody Epstein creates a riveting novel based on the life mas, cultural insights and satire, raising questions about indi- of Pan Yuliang, a real woman who created scandal in her per- vidual freedom, free will and access to information. (Fitzgerald) sonal life and in her art. At the turn of the 20th century, China was a dismal, impoverished and politically divided country. “The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch” Young Pan Yuliang is sold into prostitution by her opium by Philip K. Dick addicted uncle, rescued by an unlikely hero and fi nally, Recognized not only as a top science fi ction writer but also launched into fame and notoriety through her art — largely as a postmodern pioneer, this novel, originally from 1964, nudes, many of them self-portraits. Epstein creates a vivid imagines a future where Mars is colonized by a draft. To cope, portrait of the dark Shanghai so realistic that your nostrils fi ll the colonists turn to a mind-altering substance. The novel bril- with the stench of fi lth and you fl inch at the touch of the dark liantly presents several themes common to Dick's fi ction: the and greasy men Pan Yuliang must serve while she is still a nature of reality, corruption and altered states. (George) ● young girl. (McKenna)

“Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith This book is a fun, entertaining parody, with some laugh-out- Ready for more? Find the loud moments. Grahame-Smith imitates Austen’s prose while retaining much of the original text (about 85 percent, as he complete summer reading list at: points out, which explains the co-authorship credits), weaving in well-placed zombie moments. This book http://millikin.edu/english/ proves that the occasional embellishment of a classic can summerbooks09.pdf certainly be refreshing. (Crowe)

“The Reader” by Bernhard Schlink The plot of this story may be more familiar since the release of the Oscar-nominationed fi lm of the same name, but the book is much more compelling and certainly more rewarding. Fifteen- year-old Michael Berg meets Hanna, a woman twice his age, shortly after World War II, and their friendship turns into a romance abruptly ended one day when Hanna suddenly disap- pears. As Michael matures and attends law school, he connects to Hanna once again as he witnesses her stand trial for war crimes against the Jews for whom she was responsible. A dark love story as well as one of guilt and responsibility, issues of culpability — on many levels — are much more powerful in the book, as are the characters and conclusion. (Jacque Wrigley, executive assistant to the vice president of academic affairs)

“The Secret Scripture” by Sebastian Barry This beautifully written book explores questions of memory and mental health in the context of modern Ireland. As an old

16 Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly MEMORIES MADE Something like a family by Anne-Marie Proske Berk ’88

I fi rst met Doug Ashcraft on “dance” night at Millikin’s 1984 Douglas Ashcraft ’88 IFreshman Camp at the 4-H campgrounds in Monticello, Ill. A has performed to acclaim quick, hot and rowdy bus ride away from campus, and there in recitals and concerts we were: plunged into an overnight camp experience that was throughout the United a blur of meeting other newbies, visiting with professors and States and in Europe. being led about by good-natured counselors, who seemed A prizewinner in many incredibly sophisticated and “in the know.” competitions, he began Although I was excited about the whole college idea, his formal training at age I spent the fi rst day of Freshman Camp feeling utterly and 17 as a student of Aldo completely lost. It was nice to meet so many great kids that Mancinelli, who served as evening in a less structured setting. That’s when I was intro- artist-in-residence at Mil- duced to Doug, who, being from Kansas, probably felt more likin from 1980 to 1997. lost than most of us. Ashcraft earned his Many of us were there with high school classmates, and master’s degree and doc- others had met some of the other freshmen before at sports torate at the University of Southern California, where meets, music camps and the like. But Doug had come to Mil- he worked with recognized pianist John Perry. He also likin all the way from Independence, Kan., to study with his studied with internationally renowned pianists John piano teacher, Aldo Mancinelli, who had taught Doug at the O’Conor, Marie Francoise Bucquet and the late Gyorgy University of Tulsa. Mancinelli was then an artist-in-residence Sandor at the Aspen Music Festival and the Holland at Millikin and Doug, being an artist himself, followed his Music Sessions in Alkmaar, Netherlands. teacher to Central Illinois. In addition to his solo work, Ashcraft is an active As it turned out, Doug took to Illinois like a duck to water. chamber musician and has performed in recitals at Car- In my opinion, he was not only one of the most talented instru- negie Recital Hall, Alice Tully Hall, London’s Wigmore mentalists to ever come through the School of Music but also Hall and Oxford University’s Jacqueline Du Pre Hall in a fi ne scholar to boot. We found ourselves in the same James England. Millikin Scholars humanities honors seminar section and His performing career has included radio broadcasts soon formed a fast bond with several like-minded individuals. on New York’s WQXR and live chamber music recitals Having much the same outlook on things and sharing the same on KKGO, KMZT and KUSC in Los Angeles, and BBC sense of humor, our little group formed something that seemed Radio 3 in London. like a family. In 1995, Ashcraft joined Idyllwild Arts Academy As a family does, we basked in the talents of our members. in Idyllwild, Calif., as an instructor in piano. He now There were many jaw-dropping recitals from Doug. There serves Idyllwild as its dean of arts while continuing his were also numerous common miracles, including the fact that piano studio work. ● he always sight-read the accompaniment for my (and others’) semester-end juries. That’s probably not a miracle for most pianists at Millikin, but it certainly was to me. Most vividly, I recall evening hours spent sitting on the fl oor of Doug’s practice room in the School of Music building. The author of this article, Anne-Marie Proske Berk, I would practice my own music for the prescribed 60 minutes, a 1988 Millikin graduate, has been director of major swallow my frustration at my ineptitude and knock softly on gifts at the university since 2000. his door. Then I’d sit quietly and listen as the room fi lled with lovely sounds beyond description, occasionally punctuated continued on page 37

SummerSummer 2009 MillikinMillikin QuarteQuarterlyrly 17 Commencement Millikin celebrated spring commencement with two ceremonies. On Saturday, May 16, Millikin held a ceremony for graduates of its Master of Busi- Mness Administration (MBA) and Professional Adult Comprehensive Education (PACE) programs in Kirkland Fine Arts Center with 29 receiving their MBA degrees and 67 PACE students participating in the ceremony. Circuit Judge Lisa Holder White of Decatur gave the commencement address. PACE graduate Stacey Schwab of Springfi eld, Ill., and MBA graduate Katrina Casner of Pana, Ill., ad- dressed the graduating class during the evening ceremony as well. A second ceremony for nearly 400 traditional students was held Sunday, May 17, at the Decatur Civic Center. Patricia Woertz, chairwoman, chief executive offi cer and president of Archer Dan- iels Midland Co. (ADM), delivered the commence- ment address. Selected by his fellow classmates, David Pica of Champaign, Ill., also addressed his class during the ceremony. ●

Patricia Woertz, chairwoman, chief executive offi cer and president of Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM), received an honorary degree during Sunday’s commencement exercises.

David Pica (center), elected student speaker for Sunday’s ceremony, applauds Patricia Woertz after her commence- ment address.

Kendrick Tunstall ’08 congratulates new graduate Allison May during commencement weekend. Tunstall is a fi nancial adviser at Edward Jones Investment in St. Louis. May plans to be a certifi ed athletic trainer.

18 Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly Above: Again this year, faculty and members of the board of trustees honored the Millikin tradition of applauding the graduates during their processional into the auditorium.

Above: Judge Lisa Holder White of Decatur delivers the commencement address to the MBA and PACE graduates during the Saturday evening ceremony. Judge White’s husband is James White ’85.

Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly 19 Throughout the years, Albert Taylor Theatre, previously known as Assembly Hall, has showcased numerous speakers and musical and theatrical performances on its stage, including some of the theatre’s earliest programs highlighted here. Blast from the Past

OneOne of the earliest photos of Albert Taylor Theatre, formerly known as Assembly Hall, circa 1905.

20 Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly CLASS NOTES

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University, Illinois State University, Johns Hopkins University, Harvard University and and/or the alumni questionnaire 1944 the University of Georgia. at: www.millikin.edu/alumni/ The name of the late Eileen Holm Hudgins, update_info.asp deceased Aug. 5, 2007, was omitted from 1955 the list of Tower Club donors in the Millikin Mary Jo Kellams Wagner of Streamwood, University Honor Roll of Donors, published in Ill., is retired and “enjoying the great ameni- Through e-mail, write to: the winter 2008-09 issue. Only her husband’s ties of Chicago.” [email protected] name, Donald R. Hudgins, was published. The staff of the alumni and development of- fi ce apologizes for the error. 1958 By fax, fi ll out the form in this issue James Grace of Libertyville, Ill., a retired teacher, is director of music at the Libertyville and fax your news to: 1949 United Methodist Church, where a concert 1-217-424-3755 Warren Reckmeyer of Mt. Morris, Ill., is was held in April to celebrate his 50 years of retired from teaching after a 37-year career music service to the church. He directed two for Illinois public schools. He now directs children’s choirs from 1959 to 1984, started Or fi ll out the form in this issue and two bands, in addition to playing in two the Heritage Bell Choir in 1984, which he other bands. His community band was fi rst continues to direct, and was associate/back- mail your news to: organized in 1844 and is one of the oldest in up organist from 1959 to 1969. He became Illinois. He has been directing it since 1956. the full-time organist in 1969 and became Millikin Quarterly He also teaches students privately and tunes music director in 1999 upon the retirement of pianos. his wife, Nancy, a retired music teacher. He is 1184 West Main William Schuett and his wife, Beverly, of a member of the Illinois Retired Teachers’ Or- Decatur, IL 62522-2084 Libertyville, Ill., recently celebrated their 65th ganization, American Guild of Organists and wedding anniversary. He retired as business American Guild of English Handbell Ringers. manager of Highland Park and Deerfi eld High Paul Howe Hunt of South Bend, Ind., Questions? School District in Lake County, Ill. He served founded The Homeless Community Alliance, Call us toll free at as president of the Illinois Association of whose mission is to link job opportunities School Business Offi cials (IASBO) from 1979 with homeless adult men and women in 1-877-JMU-ALUM (568-2586). to 1980. Bill and Beverly have four grown South Bend. sons. They, along with their son, Tom, lived in one of the trailers on campus provided by Millikin from 1946 to 1949.

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JUST ONE U, JUST ONE BLUE LeRoy Hagenbach of Peoria Heights, Ill., was inducted into the As- sociation of Equipment Manufacturers Hall of Fame last November in Homecoming 2009 ’65 recognition of his outstanding leadership in the off-road equipment industry. He is the president and co-founder of Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc., Mark your calendar! an engineering and manufacturing fi rm. He is credited with 89 patents, 38 granted in countries other than the U.S. The most recent patent re- Class reunions will be fi nes rear-ejection technology, allowing operators to push the load from held at Homecoming the back of a haul truck instead of raising the bed. ● 2009, Oct. 16-18. If 1963 1966 you would like to volun- Larry Neuzel of Lexington, Ky., is retired Jim Deremiah of Decatur set the rope-skip- after a long career in broadcasting. After ping record for all ages while competing in teer to help your reunion graduating from Millikin, he worked full- the 60-to-64 age division at the Illinois Senior time at WTVP-TV as a studio cameraman, Olympics in February. At the competition, chair (see list below) later moving to the fi lm department. (See he completed 550 jumps in three minutes, related photo on page 27.) He then moved to besting his 2006 record of 502 jumps. He had with planning, call the Rockford, Ill., and worked as a fi lm editor at previously won the rope-skipping event at WCEE-TV. In 1968, he settled into a 33-year the South Dakota Senior Games in Septem- alumni offi ce toll free at career at WLEX-TV in Lexington, Ky., where ber, jumping 552 times in three minutes, he held several positions, including traffi c exceeding the old record by 30 jumps. He is manager, assistant to the program director a retired teacher and coach and was inducted 1-877-JMU-ALUM. and director of community affairs, which was into the Millikin Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006. his title when he retired in 2001. He and his wife, Leona, enjoy spending time with their 1969 E. Hoyt Kerr ’39 grandchildren, who also live in Lexington. Barbara Hughes Janes of Mt. Zion, Ill., is James Walker is co-author of “Work enjoying retirement by serving on the Habitat Sally Burks Krigbaum ’54 Wanted: Protect Your Retirement Plans in for Humanity board, where she also works Uncertain Times,” published by Wharton on the construction crew, and volunteering Martha Robinson Grohne ’54 School Publishing. This new book defi nes at Scovill Zoo. She and her retired husband, Patricia Talbert Smith ’54 retirement today as “moving on and doing Larry, enjoy gardening and golfi ng. different things,” including fi nding work to Sue Hawk Ridgley of Decatur co-authored provide income and rebuilding retirement “The Murder at Centerville,” a book about a Ann Geddes Haab ’59 assets. He was former leader of The Walker feud-related murder in her family in 1888. Group human resource (HR) consultancy and She is a retired teacher for the Decatur Barbara Zimmer Hazelrigg ’59 former vice president and director of Towers School District and previously worked in Mil- Perrin’s HR planning consulting practice. He likin’s education department. She is married John Humphrey ’64 authored the award-winning text, “Human to Dwight Ridgley ’68. Resource Planning,” co-authored “The End Betty Cordes Chapman ’64 of Mandatory Retirement,” and founded the Linda Gunst Stuff of Land O’ Lakes, Fla., Human Resource Planning Society. He and his retired from teaching in 2006 after 31 years wife, Harriet, live in La Jolla, Calif. of service in South Salem, N.Y. She now George Carnall ’69 supervises teacher interns and teaches an undergraduate course at the University of Jan Hurd Kelsheimer ’74 1964 Tampa. Jean Gerber Bowen of Elgin, Ill., retired as principal of South Elgin High School in June Leslie Hannapel-Kessler ’79 2008. She is married to Gary Bowen, also 1971 ’64. Dave Weber of Decatur is market president of Busey, a fi nancial services company, for Charles Miller ’84 Macon and Shelby counties. He and his wife, 1966 Liz Gerlach Weber, also ’71, have three Ronald Kurza ’89 Jon Robison of Bayfi eld, Colo., is president children and two grandchildren. at Robinson Integration Services Co. He and his wife, Sandy, celebrated their 38th wed- Amy Hagen ’94 ding anniversary in February. 1973 Gerald Temples of Mattoon, Ill., was Tricia Bechman ’99 Phil Zeni of Peoria, Ill., is vice president of inducted into the Illinois High School Football development for WTVP-TV, the PBS affi li- Coaches Association Hall of Fame in April. ate for Central Illinois. He was previously He is a retired high school football coach and Karen Kuchar ’04 founder and president of Public Broadcasting athletic director for Mattoon High School and Partners, an Illinois-based consulting fi rm former assistant football coach at Millikin that furnished underwriting and program from 1989 to 1996. He was inducted into the development services to public broadcasting Millikin Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008. stations and networks. 1975 Stephen Korbet is nephrology division chief at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He and his wife, Sheri, live in Oak Park, Ill.

22 Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly ALUMNI PROFILE

Polishing the Apple A 1971 graduate helps grow one big Apple.

From the development of the fi rst home computer to the in 1997 and worked at the corporate level designing training creation of the iPod, a media player so small it fi ts in a pocket, programs until he retired 10 years later. FApple Computers helped transform the computing world for- During his time at Apple, Bockmann sometimes worked ever. Fred Bockmann ’71 was at the forefront of this techno- with Steve Jobs, the company’s founder and CEO. He ac- logical revolution and would continue to be an integral part of companied Jobs on sales calls to various universities, giving its development for the next 25 years. presentations on Macintosh computers. Bockmann fi rst became interested in computers while “It was like a movie buff getting a job with Warner Bros.,” teaching at Brush College Elementary School in Decatur. Bockmann says. “I couldn’t believe they paid me to do this.” More than fi ve years after graduating from Millikin, he built Along with helping to advance the Apple brand, Bockmann his fi rst computer, composed of used parts — a black and was also a witness to PC history. While teaching program- white TV for a monitor and an old teletype machine for a ming in the computer science department at the University of keyboard. Taking up an entire six-foot table, his newly-created Illinois - Chicago in the mid-1980s, he observed the develop- machine was diffi cult to keep secret from his students. And ment of a web browser now known as Internet Explorer. “It when Bockmann introduced the computer to his class, it was a was very exciting for me to be a part of that,” he says. perfect match. Although Bockman graduated with a bachelor’s degree in “This was long before anyone knew that kids and comput- English literature, “Millikin gave me the ability to learn and ers got along very well,” Bockmann says. “Two years later, I that allowed me to learn things my entire life,” he says. “I had made my fi rst contact with Apple and eventually started work- no idea computers would turn into my career, or that I would ing with the Apple II computers in schools.” wind up working with a computer company.” In 1982, Bockmann accepted a job with Apple as a techni- A diverse course load wasn’t the only thing Bockmann cal sales person, embarking on a career that would involve found at Millikin. He also met a music major who became his numerous positions and span more than two decades. “They wife, Sue Duffy Bockmann ’71. The couple has one daughter hired me because not a lot of the sales people knew about and are the proud grandparents of two boys. computers in the way that I did,” he says. Getting back to his Bockmann retired from the computer business in 2007 and teaching roots, Bockmann also trained other sales representa- today works as a studio technician for a public access chan- tives. One of his most memorable Apple moments happened nel. He also began working as a docent and naturalist within while attending a sales conference the following year. the California State Park system, where he once again fi nds “In 1983, I was at an Apple sales conference in Honolulu,” himself in a teaching role, educating visitors at the Año Nuevo he says, “and I was setting up secret new prototype Macs on State Reserve about Northern elephant seals. ● the beach!” by Sam Sinkhorn ’09 While with Apple, he was contacted by the Illinois State Board of Education to head a project that explored how com- puters could be used in education. “It was a really exciting “It was like a movie buff getting time,” Bockmann says. “I had a 12-person staff and worked a job with Warner Bros. I couldn’t with over 80 school districts.” Following that project, he relocated to Apple headquarters in the San Francisco Bay area believe they paid me to do this.”

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WALK THROUGH Sue Stremming of Phoenix, Md., completed her 18th year offi ciating ’84volleyball. She also runs in local road races, including Race for the Cure HISTORY and half-marathons; is involved in ACTC, a local church-affi liated food pantry; and is preceptor for nurse practitioner and physician assistant students in their surgical rotations. She is an acute care nurse practitio- Birks Museum ner and surgical fi rst assistant in the department of trauma and surgical is located in services at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. ● USEUM Millikin’s Gorin Hall. The museum M was founded for the 1976 Phillip Hayes of Naperville, Ill., is client purpose of storing Carol Trolia Condon of Glendive, Mont., relationship manager at Clark Consulting. He is marketing director at Glendive Medical is married to Nancy Branz Hayes ’81. IRKS and sharing Center, where she is also foundation director Tim Shew of New York performed in “The timeless works of for the hospital. She and her husband, Tom, Civil War,” a musical at the Fords Theatre in

B art and craft. have a son, Tommy, 14. Washington, D.C. this spring. Brad Jackson of Mt. Zion, Ill., is chief executive offi cer and president of State Bank HE 1981 of Niantic. Elizabeth Jones Bartimus of Decatur was T named outstanding educator of the year at the Partners in Education Salute luncheon in HOURS 1977 Ramona Carlyle of Morton, Ill., is a staff ac- March. She teaches science at Eisenhower Open 1-4 p.m. every weekday companist at Bradley University. She has four High School. during the school year. children, Megan, Brandon, Brett and Jacob, Nancy Branz Hayes of Naperville, Ill., is and two grandchildren, Jackson and Jorja. a partner at Riverstone Wealth Partners, an TOURS Susan Grosse Reynolds of Springfi eld, Ill., investment advisor company. She and her The museum welcomes tour is a student adviser at Robert Morris College. husband, Phillip Hayes ’80, have two chil- groups. Please call ahead to discuss She and her husband, Curt, a GIS program- dren: Christopher, 22, and Elizabeth, 18. the needs of your tour. mer for the Illinois Department of Transporta- tion, are grandparents to Esmé, daughter of 1982 (217) 424-6337 their daughter, Aubrey. Joe Rubino of Park Ridge, Ill., is national TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS Lawren Tucker of Springfi eld, Ill., is chief channel account manager at Xerox Corp. He If you are a collector and would deputy director at the Illinois State Library. and his wife, Patricia, a treatment assistant at Ross E. Rubino D.D.S., have three children: like to discuss having your collec- Lisa, 16, Michael, 14, and Madeline, 10. tion in a show at the Birks Muse- 1979 Angela Beck of Houston is girls athletic um, contact Curator Ed Walker ’85 director and head girls basketball coach at 1984 at [email protected]. Clear Lake High School. Under her leadership, Janet Dorn of Cary, Ill., received her the Clear Lake basketball team won their fi rst elementary education certifi cation in June district championship in 16 years. The team 2008 and teaches fi rst and second grade at went on to the second round of the state Robert Crown Elementary in Wauconda, Ill. playoffs but lost in overtime. David Via of Port Jefferson, N.Y., is vice Brice Elliott is vice president for the manu- president of sales and marketing at D’Addario facturing group at Endeca Technologies, an & Co. Inc., a music accessories and cable enterprise software company. He and his solutions company in Farmingdale, N.Y. He wife, Melissa, a stay-at-home mom, live in is completing a master’s degree in business Sahuarita, Ariz. He has six children: Patricia, administration from Babson College and is 23, Andrew, 21, Ryan, 17, Christian, 9, Sierra, an adjunct professor of music business and 7, and Pierce, 3. percussion. Paul Piplani of West Caldwell, N.J., is direc- tor of loss prevention at The SwatchGroup 1985 US, a jewelry business in Secaucus, N.J. Sharon Peters Bloch of St. Louis com- pleted the St. Louis Marathon in April. She is 1980 a senior scientist in the School of Medicine at Doug Fleener of Lexington, Mass., is Washington University, where she has worked president and managing partner at Dynamic for 10 years. Experiences Group LLC, a speaking and Linda Lee Castor of Springfi eld, Ill., is consulting agency. a registered nurse and a licensed clinical Tim Grosse of Whisett, N.C., is regulatory professional counselor at a Springfi eld coun- affairs manager at North State Communica- seling practice. She completed a master’s tions in High Point, N.C. He married his wife, degree in human development counseling at Portrait of Jenna R. Birks ’22, who Denise, in 2006, and has two daughters, the University of Illinois at Springfi eld. along with her sister, Florence Birks ’26, Kristina, 24, and Lindsey, 22. Rob Grady Jr. of Willowbrook, Ill., is direc- helped establish the museum. tor of Christian education at Trinity Lutheran Church in Burr Ridge, Ill. He and his wife,

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three children: sons Eric, 14, and Joshua, 11; and daughter Gianna, 9. Stephanie Cleland Manint of Rantoul, Ill., is data and grants coordinator for the Senior Resource Center at Family Service of Kandi Spraker Norrell of Champaign, Ill., is assistant clinical professor Champaign County. Her husband, Marc, is a computer aided drafting (CAD) draftsman ’93in small animal medicine at the University of Illinois College of Veteri- and geotechnical lab technician at Brierly and nary Medicine, where she completed a bachelor’s degree in veterinary Associates. Gary Kriz of Spring Grove, Ill., plays for the medicine in 2004 and a doctorate in veterinary medicine in 2006. ● Midwest Suburban League Cubs, a men’s adult league baseball team based out of the Chicagoland suburbs. The team will play at Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers, Leslie, a fi fth grade teacher at Trinity Lu- Jay Marshall of Richmond, Ill., was the of- on July 17. He works at PowerVar Inc. in Lake theran School, have two sons, Ethan, 11, and fi cial starter for the Illinois Elementary School Forest, Ill. He is married to Suzy Gill Kriz Timothy, 8. Association state track and fi eld meet in May. ’91. Diane Attig Scott of Lisle, Ill., is vice presi- He is a certifi ed offi cial for the Illinois High dent and account executive at Lockton Com- School Association and has been offi ciating 1991 panies, an insurance broker in Chicago. She for 12 years. Jay is a science teacher for the Denise Fogle of Naperville, Ill., is senior and her husband, Jay, regional vice president Antioch School District. He is married to Beth manager at Crowe Horwath LLP, an account- at Hanover Insurance Co., celebrate their fi fth Nohling Marshall ’91. ing and consulting fi rm. wedding anniversary in August. Lori Liles Massutti of Decatur became a Erica Gant Heth of Grand Ridge, Ill., Jeff Wildman is manager of operations at certifi ed valuation analyst in December. She teaches third grade for Ottawa Elementary BASF Corp. in Southfi eld, Mich. He and his is a tax manager at Sleeper, Disbrow, Tarro & Schools. She and her husband, Jim, who wife, Molly, live in Canton, Mich. Lively LLC. works in sales at Golden Rule Lumber, have Glen West of Geneva, Ill., is sound de- three daughters: Jordan, 18, Kori, 11, and signer at GAP Digital, a recording studio in Randi, 7. 1986 Wheaton, Ill. He and his wife, Kelly, have a Dan Kampwerth of Breese, Ill., is vice daughter, Allessandra. president and business development offi cer 1992 at National Bank in Carlyle, Ill. He and his Tammy Turner of Anna, Ill., is a trooper for wife, Cheryl, a computer specialist for the 1989 the Illinois State Police. She has two sons: U.S. government, have two children: Bren- Sean Caldwell of Bloomington, Ill., is direc- Riley, 8, and Seth, 6. dan, 16, and Bailey, 14. tor for operations and business development Jeff Weber of Eureka, Mo., is vice president Steve Mochel of Rye, N.Y., founded Fresh at Confi dential On-site Paper Shredding. for agent development at IPMG, an insurance Green Light LLC, a teen driver education facil- He and his wife, Tracie, marketing project fi rm. ity. He and his wife, Laura, have four children manager at Country Insurance & Financial between them: Harry, 16, Cooper, 14, Ava, Services, celebrate their second anniversary 13, and Jack, 12. July 27. He has a daughter, Sydney, 16. 1993 Heather Corwin of Altadena, Calif., per- David Nelson of Streamwood, Ill., is a John Dwyer of Plano, Texas, is vice formed the role of Gail in a production of computer programmer for Hengsoft LLC. He president for engineering at Flextronics, an “Everybody Say Cheese,” which was staged also serves as technical director for Over- electronics manufacturing services company. at the Falcon Theatre in Los Angeles this shadowed Theatrical Productions. He and his wife, Jeanna Hoppenjans Dwyer ’88, a stay-at-home mom, have three spring. The play was written by actor and children: Kelsey, 16, Alec, 14, and Jordan, 11. director Garry Marshall, creator of television’s “Happy Days.” 1987 Mardie Knobeloch Ellington of Mc- Susan Bright-Moore of Pearland, Texas, is Queeney, Texas, is a self-employed quality Frank Costabile of Long Grove, Ill., is a freelance educational writer and consultant. assurance nurse consultant. managing partner at Costabile & Steffens PC, She and her husband, Rob Moore, also ’87, an accounting and tax service company in have two children: Abbey, 9, and Drew, 7. He David Thompson of Coal City, Ill., is project Rolling Meadows, Ill. He and his wife, Stacey, is managing partner at AMS-PAR Consultants. manager RCDD at Continental Electrical Con- treasury manager at American Hotel Register, struction Co. in Carol Stream, Ill. Tammie Spires Buzan of Decatur is a have two children: Kyra, 3, and Frank, 1. registered nurse at Springfi eld Clinic. She and Anthony Riedlinger of Arlington, Va., is her husband, Jeffrey, a self-employed farmer, 1990 a supervisory special agent in the violent have three children: Hannah, 18, Kimberly, Jennifer Bartolini Groebner of Lowell, crimes/major offenders unit at the Federal 16, and Nicholas, 12. Ind., is a senior lecturer at Governors State Bureau of Investigations headquarters in Kathryn Maguet of Amherst, Mass., is University, where she earned her master’s Washington, D.C. director of performing arts at the University degree in health administration in 1999. Jen- Jennifer Sawyer Seidler of Lodi, Wis., is of Massachusetts Fine Arts Center, where she nifer is completing a doctorate in adult and a senior attorney at NSI/West Bend Mutual recently presented a concert by the men’s higher education at Northern Illinois Univer- Insurance Co. in Middleton, Wis. vocal ensemble, Cantus, featuring Aaron sity. She and her husband, David, supervisor Humble ’00 and Chris Foss ’05. of track at Gary Railway U.S. Steel, have

1988 Joe Guin is wealth management advisor at Are you on our Guin Financial in Vernon Hills, Ill. He and his wife, Amy, a stay-at-home mom, live in Haw- thorn Woods, Ill. He has fi ve children: sons mailing list? Joshua, 18, and Conor, 7; daughters Madison, Keep up on the latest Millikin news with Out of the Blue, the monthly 9, Alyssa, 5, and Sydney, 3. online alumni and friends newsletter! Send your e-mail address to Lou Javois of Bronx, N.Y., is president and [email protected] and start getting monthly updates on upcoming founder of Javois Development Group, an information technology management consult- alumni events in your area in addition to news about MU - sent directly to ing fi rm. you! And don’t forget to let us know if your e-mail address changes. CLASS NOTES

1994 Nicole Breymeyer of Cabery, Ill., is offi ce manager at the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley in Kankakee, Ill. Jason Jude Hill of Brooklyn, N.Y., cofounded a new boutique production 1995 ’97company, GrumpyFILMS Inc. He co-wrote the screen play for the compa- Jennifer Armstrong of Chicago is director for community arts development programs at ny’s fi rst short fi lm, “Lay It Down for Good,” an adaptation from the short the Illinois Arts Council. story “Lower that Roof Beam, Arbeter, and Lay it Down for Good,” by Bren- Joe Armstrong of Los Angeles recently re- leased his latest album, “Silverface Champs,” dan Healey. He has worked with several alumni on fi lm projects, including which features 12 original songs and perfor- Grady Dennis ’00, Ritter Hanz ’99 and Corri Feuerstein ’96. ● mances by several Millikin alumni, including Jayson Lauden ’99, Darice Bailey ’00, Suzanne Spinosa ’96, Anne Hamilton Katzfey ’94, Alison Ewing ’96 and John Mezzano ’93. For more information, visit 1996 teacher at The Studio for Dance, have two www.joearmstrong.com. Tosha Cantrell-Bruce completed a doctor- children: Grace, 6, and Samuel, 3. ate in public administration from the Univer- Gretchen Fritz of Plainfi eld, Ill., is chairper- Chad Mitchell of Forsyth, Ill., owner of Chad sity of Illinois at Springfi eld in December. Her Mitchell Photography, was recently featured son of the Will County Young Republicans. studies focused on needs assessments and She was on the team that organized a Tax on WCIA Channel 3 news for his “trash the evaluation of state and nonprofi t organiza- dress” projects, which highlight brides doing Day Tea Party for Will County, Ill., which at- tions. She presented her dissertation fi ndings tracted more than 500 protesters. unusual and messy poses in their wedding at both the national Association for Research gowns, such as plunging into pools. The Edlyn Choi Moy of Lake Villa, Ill., is a on Nonprofi t Organizations and Voluntary Ac- story was reported by WCIA’s Amanda stay-at-home mom. She and her husband of tion (ARNOVA) conference and the American Evans ’06. Chad and his wife, Gail Burrus eight years, Rick, a personal health insur- Evaluation Association (AEA) conference last Mitchell, also ’96, have two children: Taylor, ance broker, have two children: Caleb, 2, and fall. She and her husband, Marcus, live in 9, and Pete, 6. Natalie, 1. Carlinville, Ill. Jennifer Wilson of Columbia, S.C., is a Tony Piscotti of Portland, Ore., performed Stephen Dunn of Batavia, Ill., performed professor in the language and literacy pro- in “American Notes,” a Will Act For Food the role of Jim Casey in an Infamous Com- gram at the University of South Carolina. A (WAFF) spring production directed by Corri monwealth production of John Steinbeck’s Fulbright Roving Scholar in American studies, Feuerstein ’96. He is also web developer “The Grapes of Wrath,” directed by Gen- she is traveling around Norway this year, for GrumpyFILMS Inc., cofounded by Jason evieve Hurst Thompson ’99. giving presentations to students and teachers Jude Hill ’97. Corri Feuerstein of Chicago was director of about U.S. culture. Krista Furlong Sherrock of Sherman, “American Notes,” a Will Act For Food (WAFF) Ill., was elected a trustee for the Village of spring production. She also wrote “Mystique,” 1997 Sherman. She is human rights investigator a 10-minute “short short” fi lm for Grumpy- Paul Combes of Forsyth, Ill., is director of for the Illinois Department of Human Rights. FILMS Inc., a new production company tax at GSI Group in Assumption, Ill. He is She and her husband, John, who works at cofounded by Jason Jude Hill ’97. married to Janice Earl Combes, also ’97. Patterson Oil and Gas, have two sons: Cale, Charlie Harper of Cincinnati is head of Sarah Stopek Hirsch of Chicago is vice 9, and Cade, 3. information technology and e-commerce at president for business development at Sub- Abco Safety. He and his wife, Jeanne, a ballet lime Promotions, a full-service promotional

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products company she founded in 2004. The company recently became partners with In- nerWorkings Inc., a leading global provider of managed print and promotional solutions to companies across a wide range of industries. Sarah Holtschlag of Durham, N.C., is scien- Sarah Smith of Edwardsville, Ill., is deployed as deputy staff judge advo- tist I at Diosynth Biotechnology in Cary, N.C. Paul Lillie of Honolulu is rector at St. Mark’s ’98cate in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Task Force Phoenix VIII Episcopal Church. with the 33rd IBCT of the Illinois National Guard. The mission is to train Michael Smith of Chicago is an environ- and mentor the Afghan National Army and the Afghan National Police. mental and mass tort claims consultant in the legal department at CNA. He is also co-found- During her deployment, she worked closely with the Afghan minister of er and creative director at Eschmitte’ Brand Clothing LLC, a high-end apparel women’s affairs to coordinate humanitarian assistance drops to refugee company. For more information, visit camps and has also worked with the ministry of defense in training and www.eschmittebrand.com. mentoring female Afghan soldiers and offi cers. She was promoted to ma- Matthew Wiedle (stage name Mathew Edwardsen) of San Francisco performed the jor in May and will return to her private litigation fi rm in November. ● role of Alfredo in a production of the opera “La Traviata,” which toured in California and New Mexico. institutions and ways of life, observe the recipient from ROI120 for a Jewish education same vocations as practiced abroad, develop series called “Itza Mitzva.” She previously 1998 personal and professional relationships and worked at Edelman PR. Tim Berg of East Dundee, Ill., is director of exchange ideas. Anne McMills of Long Beach, Calif., is a full- regulatory operations at Career Education Steve Duzan is academic coordinator for time design faculty member in the depart- Corp. in Hoffman Estates, Ill. athletics at Indiana State University. He and ment of theatre and dance at California State Sara Brown of Kansas City, Kan., is a his wife, Lisa, live in Terre Haute, Ind. University in Los Angeles. research associate in the department of inter- Leah Jones of Chicago founded Natiiv Arts CORRECTION: Joe Shimp of Greenwood, nal medicine at the Kansas University Medical & Media, a marketing and communications Ind., teaches percussion and strings at Center Center, where she is studying the effects of business, where she trains artists, musicians Grove Middle School North. He and his wife, environmental toxicants on embryo develop- and writers to use social media tools (blogs, Erin, a guidance counselor at Custer Baker ment. She was certifi ed by the American Facebook, Twitter, online video and photo) Intermediate School, have been married College of Sports Medicine as a health fi tness for their own marketing. She also is a grant since November 2007. specialist and personal trainer in 2008. Jennie Josefson of Chicago completed a master’s degree in occupational therapy in 2007 and was chosen by her classmates as a speaker for the student response during the graduation pinning ceremony. She is an oc- cupational therapist in acute care at Swedish Covenant Hospital. Austin Roberds of St. Louis is associate wealth manager at Northwestern Mutual Financial Services. Mike Wille of Bloomington, Ill., recently completed an artist residency in South Africa, where he made paintings at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Pietermaritzburg and presented a solo exhibition of the created paintings at the conclusion of his residency. He is an assistant professor of art at Illinois State University. Emir Yonzon of Sherman Oaks, Calif., is vault cashier in the fi nance department at Edith McNabb, presenting Larry Neuzel ’63 with the WTVP Tele- NBC/Universal Studios in Universal City, Calif. vision Prize on May 22, 1963. McNabb taught in Millikin’s speech department for nearly 30 years and was director of the telecourses 1999 broadcast on local(See television class notestations on pagein the 22.) 1950s and 1960s. Jenny Weaver Barbieri of Deland, Fla., performed in “Sweeney Todd,” a semi-staged musical with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra in March. It starred Broadway Blast from the Past Tony-winner Faith Prince. Do you have photos from your days as a Millikin student? Send them our Tricia Bechman of Franklin, Ind., is way. We’re looking for photos to use as the Blast From the Past fea- executive director for the Franklin Chamber ture, found at the beginning of the Class Notes section (see page 20). of Commerce. For four Send your snapshots to Millikin Quarterly, 1184 W. Main St., Decatur, weeks this spring, she participated in the IL. 62522 or e-mail digital photos* to [email protected]. Rotary Group Exchange Program, a group study Please identify alumni in the photo, including class years and maiden program in the Berk- names (if applicable). shire region of England to study the country’s *Photos must be at least 300 dpi for print publication.

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Katie Cooper of Louisville, Ky., is fl ying producer at ZFX Flying Effects, a theatrical fl ying effects company. ZFX is best known for providing the fl ying effects for Cathy Rigby’s “Peter Pan” and the Broadway production of “Wicked.” Rickey Williams Jr. of Danville, Ill., was recently Michelle Exarhos of Studio City, Calif., is ’00elected Ward 1 Alderman in the city of Danville by a post-production coordinator at Paramount Pictures. 4-1 margin and is the youngest city councilman. He is Megan Lusch Francis of Springfi eld, Ill., executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Dan- works at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois. ville, where he has doubled membership, quadrupled She is married to Chad Francis ’04. Kyle Hemenover of Chicago is an accoun- member honor and high honor roll attainment from 9 to 40 ppercent,ercent anandd tant at McGladrey & Pullen LLP. created 10 new full- and part-time jobs. ● Zach Hubner of Oreana, Ill., is a chiroprac- tor at Decatur Back and Neck Center. Bryan Lefeber of Henderson, Nev., performs Genevieve Hurst Thompson of Chicago, Brock Peoples of Champaign, Ill., is the role of Romantic Nowhere Man in Cirque co-founder of the Infamous Commonwealth completing a master’s degree in library and du Soleil’s production of the Beatles-based theatre company, was director of the com- information science at the University of Il- show “LOVE” at The Mirage hotel and casino pany’s production of John Steinbeck’s “The linois. He is married to Michelle Deterding in Las Vegas. Learn more at bryanlefeber. Grapes of Wrath,” featuring Stephen Dunn Peoples ’04. blogspot.com. ’96. Sara Ray of Columbus, Ohio, presented her Ian Liberto of Libertyville, Ill., performed research topic, “Theoretical Studies of the the role of Bobby in the national touring role of Vibrational Excitation on the Dynamics company production of “A Chorus Line” at 2000 2 the Oriental Theatre in Chicago in April. He Mary Cassell, also MBA ’03, of Decatur is of the Hydrogen-Transfer Reaction of F( P) + 2 was featured in an April article in the Chicago business analyst II at Archer Daniels Midland HCI FH +CI( P),” at the American Chemi- cal Society’s third annual Graduate of the Sun-Times. The show continues to tour the Co. She and her husband, Mike, marketing U.S. and Canada throughout 2009. director at Decatur Memorial Hospital, have a Last Decade (GOLD) Alumni Lecture held at son, Guerin, 4. Millikin in April. She is completing a doctorate Sarah Mastalski of St. Charles, Ill., owns at The Ohio State University. Encore Video Productions, a videography Michelle Elam of Peoria, Ill., is branch company, and teaches private voice and manager at Adecco, an employment services Adam Sawyer of Chicago is wholesale ac- count manager at Scooter Works, the largest piano lessons to students in the Fox Valley company in Peoria Heights, Ill. She and her area. husband, Daniel, have a son, Logan, 1. Vespa and scooter parts distributor in the country. Julia Rush of St. Louis is digital art director Jay Schleppenbach of Chicago recently at Momentum Worldwide, an advertising published his article, “Looking Back at 2007: Jennifer Brandt Schwartz of Indianapolis completed a master’s degree in student af- agency. She also owns Paper2Pixel, a free- Another Good Year for the Enforcement of In- lance web design company. ternational Arbitral Awards in the U.S.,” in the fairs and higher education from Indiana State Dispute Resolution Journal. He is an associate University in December. She is assistant regis- Amanda Russell of Chicago is a consultant attorney at Jenner & Block LLP. trar at Marian College. at Health Care Futures, where she does man- agement and business strategy consulting for U.S. healthcare providers. 2001 2004 Drew Blickensderfer, originally of Decatur, Brad Binder of Denver is a software test is NASCAR crew chief for driver Matt Kenseth. engineer at Northrop Grumman, a defense 2006 contracting company. Emily Broadhead of Lenexa, Kan., is senior Toby Cryns of Minneapolis owns The Mighty executive recruiter in the sales, marketing Mo! Design Co., a website design company. Chad Francis of Springfi eld, Ill., is a graphic designer at IDSigns. He is married to Megan and advertising division at Morgan Hunter Eric Luchetti of St. Louis is director of mar- Lusch Francis ’05. Companies, a recruiting fi rm in Overland keting for St. Louis University’s department Park, Kan. of athletics, where he oversees the web, Dee Fryer of Decatur is a customer service representative at StarTek Inc. Shaneal Clayborne of East St. Louis, Ill., print and media campaigns for all 18 Billiken is coordinator of recruitment and community athletic programs. He and his wife, Michelle, Kara Guy, originally of Carroll, Iowa, per- education at Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Academy live with her son, Thomas, 5. formed the role of Rusty in the Prather tour in St. Louis. She is completing a master’s of “Footloose.” The show also features Alex degree in education at Lindenwood University 2002 Jorth ’06. and a master’s degree in business administra- Tara Losch of McHenry, Ill., is proposal Nicholas Kouchoukos of Chicago com- tion at Webster University. specialist at Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics pleted a master’s degree in accountancy from Anna Gendel of Chicago is a global treasury in Deerfi eld, Ill. She completed a master’s Western Michigan University. He is a staff analyst at William Wrigley Jr. Co. degree in arts management, visual arts, at accountant at Crowe Horwath LLP in Oak Brook, Ill. Alex Jorth, originally of Davenport, Iowa, Columbia College. performed the role of Lyle in the Prather tour Kristin Richards of Springfi eld, Ill., is direc- AJ Wooldridge of Urbana, Ill., is market- of “Footloose.” Kara Guy ’04 is also in the tor of policy and budget for Illinois Senate ing specialist at Carle Foundation Hospital. show. President John Cullerton. He and his wife, Kayla, have two children: Mariah, 3, and Brighton, 1. Caleb Keith, orginally of Champaign, Ill., Joe Whitaker of Asheville, N.C., is regionalwww.striglos.com/millikin/index.asp is completing a master’s degree in college manager at Horizon Medcorp, a medical sales student affairs administration at the Univer- company. 2005 sity of Georgia. This summer, he is an intern Tyler Albright of Carmel, Ind., performs as in housing and residence life at the Qatar Foundation in Doha, Qatar. 2003 swing in a production of “42nd Street” at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Sarah Cholke Mathis of Decatur works for Bradley Hofbauer of St. Louis teaches Conn. math at Christian Brothers College High Country Financial in Bloomington, Ill. She is School. His wife, Elizabeth, is a medical stu- married to Blayne Mathis ‘04. dent at St. Louis University.

28 Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly ALUMNI PROFILE

Preparing for reality This 2006 graduate relied on Millikin’s help to start his new business.

DreamVizion Productions combines the two words that defi ne DreamVizion’s current major project is promoting the re- what Michael Scherer ’06 of Decatur had before he launched lease of Scherer’s debut smooth jazz CD, “Exceeding Expec- Dhis new audio production company: a dream and a vision. tations.” The CD offers 14 original compositions and features Three years later, Scherer turned his dream of entrepreneur- musicians and singers who work with him. ship into a business vision and fi nally a reality. Scherer recently hired a director of marketing, and they Scherer, owner and CEO, had his “heart in the right place hope to make the company known in the national market. “My to start DreamVizion” after he graduated from Millikin, but goal is to create the music for advertising campaigns of For- he says, “My mind wasn’t at the point to be able to handle tune 500 companies,” he says. He believes that once Dream- running a business.” Vizion has created a name for itself in the national market, he It wasn’t until two years later, after traveling and perform- will be able to push into a rapidly expanding global market. ing with a jazz group, “Half Note Trio,” that his passion to As a commercial music major at Millikin, Scherer focused launch his own business returned. on the recording studio, composition and performance, often In May 2008, he met with professor Sharon Alpi, director meeting individually with teachers and professors to strength- of Millikin’s Center for Entrepreneurship, ultimately work- en his musical abilities. He says, “It’s great to be able to say ing all summer with her and Gary Stacey, a SCORE (Service that I am using 100 percent of the skills and training I received Corps of Retired Executives) mentor. The two taught him how through my Millikin degree.” Scherer still meets with some to set up a business plan and run a company. of his professors to catch up and get ideas from them for his Next, Scherer enrolled in the First Step Fast Trac company. He also tries to give back to the university as he can; program, an 11-week course offered by the university’s most recently, he served as a judge for this spring’s Business SCORE chapter, a non-profi t organization offering business Creation Challenge held by the Tabor School of Business. advice to entrepreneurs. Scherer says he felt it was important to take his time at the After completing the course in November, Scherer had university seriously. “My goal from day one my freshman year the confi dence to immediately launch DreamVizion Produc- was to gain the necessary skills I would need so that the mo- tions. “I spent nine straight months planning to launch my ment I walked across the platform to get my diploma, I would company, and that was after I had the desire for three previous have a plan in motion,” he says. years,” he says. His question to current students is, “What are you doing The company’s big break came just a few months later now to plan for what you will do once you graduate? Getting when they received a call from GoBro Productions, an an education is great, but if you don’t start planning for life independent fi lm production company in Chicago, request- after college now, you are going to fi nd reality to be a major ing DreamVizion to produce the score of their action-comedy slap in the face,” he says. “Don’t let anything stop you from fi lm, “Slap Down,” scheduled to debut at the Sundance Film seeing your potential become reality.” ● by Kate Eagler ’11 Festival and show at other international fi lm festivals. “They called me on a Friday, drove down to Decatur to Scherer’s company scored the fi lm, “Slap Down,” co- meet me the next day, and signed us to score the full-length produced by Alex Kapper and Josh Lee, both ’08 (see feature fi lm on the same afternoon,” Scherer recalls. “This note on page 30), and scheduled to debut at the 2010 movie has opened many doors for me, including the opportu- Sundance Film Festival. Learn more about DreamVizion nity to score full orchestral music.” Productions at dreamvizionproductions.com.

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...presents the 2009-2010 season! Alex Kapper of Peoria, Ill., and Josh Lee of Hanover Park, Ill., both ’08, ’08are co-producers of “Slap Down,” an original feature fi lm cast and shot in Decatur with the help of screenwriter/director Bongsoo Go, an experi- enced fi lmmaker from South Korea, and cinematographer/actress Jessica Kook, a recent graduate from a Korean fi lm school who won a prestigious award for a fi lm she made for a national competition. The fi lmmakers held casting auditions in February and began shooting in spring. The fi lm is a comedy with a touch of fi lm noir, kung fu and espionage, focusing on a character who experiences a spiritual conversion. “We are very excited about the fi nal product, but what is important is the process of making the movie,” Lee said. ●

2007 Lisa Wilder of Decatur is sales and market information specialist at Tate & Lyle Sucralose ♫ Baka Beyond (pictured above) Curt Baker of Ottawa, Ill., completed a master’s degree in business administration at LLC. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 - 7:30 p.m. Northern Illinois University in May, where he Tickets: Adult $10-$16; Child $6-$10 graduated cum laude. He was also inducted 2008 www.bakabeyond.com into the SIE Management Honor Society. Natalie Colgan of Evanston, Ill., teaches Sarah Davis (stage name Collette Wagner) kindergarten through second grade at Madi- ♪ Holiday Jazz of Los Angeles, formerly of St. Louis, per- son Elementary School in Skokie, Ill. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 - 7:30 p.m. formed stand-up comedy at the HaHa Café in CORRECTION: Liz Cook of Belvidere, Ill., is North Hollywood, Calif. She is an actress and Tickets: Adult $10-$16; Child $6-$10 head athletic trainer at Accelerated Rehabili- comedian. tation Centers. Kyle Fowler of Astoria, N.Y., is a profes- Eileen Figueroa of Decatur is child care ▫ Jungle Jack Hanna sional actor. He recently performed at the counselor and mental health practitioner at Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010 - 4:00 p.m. Tuacahn Center of the Arts in Utah in Iving, Webster-Cantrell Hall. Utah. Tickets: Adult $12-$24; Child $6-$10 Colleen Hillyer of Morgantown, W.Va., is www.jackhanna.com Ollie Green of St. Louis is a law student completing a master’s degree in fl ute perfor- at St. Louis University. This summer, she is mance at West Virginia University. completing an internship with the U.S. Navy’s ▫ The Most Trusted Stranger Judge Advocate General Corps. Megan Jones of Assumption, Ill., is a special care registered nurse at Taylorville Memorial in America: Frank Warren’s Stephen Moore of Minneapolis is a free- Hospital in Taylorville, Ill. lance lighting designer. Since moving to PostSecret Minneapolis in January, he has designed for Caleb Jump of Decatur is a fi nancial sales Friday, Feb. 26, 2010 - 7:30 p.m. productions of “Aladdin Jr.,” “High School consultant at Soy Capital Bank & Trust. He Tickets: Adult $12-$24 Musical 2” and “Rossum’s Universal Robots,” is a board member for the Decatur 501 Club Homecoming 2009! www.postsecrets.com in addition to a St. Louis production of “The and campaign co-chair for the United Way. Slaughter Project: UnBOUND.” This summer Brittany Lewis of Philadelphia is complet- he is designing lights and directing at Ft. ing a master’s degree in art therapy at Drexel This year’s reunions include ♫ Slide Irish Music Peck summer theatre in Montana. University and an art internship at German- Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - AJ Nowicki of South Bend, Ind., is associ- town Intensive Out Patient, where she works classes ending in 4 and 9. 7:30 p.m. ate human resources generalist at Benteler with schizophrenic clients. She also works Tickets: Adult $10-$16; Child $6-$10 Automotive, a manufacturing company in with substance abusers at Kirkbride Center. www.slide.ie Goshen, Ind. Brad May of The Colony, Texas, is a busi- Rebecca Rappleyea Gercken of Oak- ness solutions analyst at Perot Systems, an wood, Ill., teaches music at Danville Lutheran information technology/business solutions ▫ Cirque Voila! School. She and her husband, Scott, band outsourcing company in Plano, Texas. Sunday, April 18, 2010 - 4:00 p.m. and choir director for Oakwood School Dis- Brittany McClarey of Decatur is a human Tickets: Adult $12-$24; Child $6-$10 trict, were married July 21, 2007. resources generalist at Lincoln Prairie Behav- www.cirquevoila.com Justin Rosenberg of Birmingham, Ala., is ioral Health Center in Springfi eld, Ill. director of media relations for the Birming- ham Barons, a minor league baseball team. 2009 ♪ Cherryholmes In addition to facilitating all media inquiries Lauren Oliger of Mahomet, Ill., is special Saturday, May 8, 2010 - 7:30 p.m. and requests relating to the Barons, he is the services aide at Mahomet-Seymour High Tickets: Adult $12-$24 primary editor for both the team’s souvenir School. program and media guide. He also main- www.cherryholmes.com tains the team’s website, oversees the press box staff and writes and organizes public Additional performances to be announced. announcements that are read during the Kirkland Fine Arts Center Box Offi ce games. (217) 424-6318 | www.millikin.edu/kirkland

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Marriages Kevin Bodine ’90 and Damary Gomez, teaches chemistry, both at Schaumburg High School. They live in Schaumburg, Ill. Mary Strine ’76 and Ralph Miller, Aug. 31. Jan. 5, 2008. Kevin is recruiting manager in Mary is director of corporate communications the permanent placement division at Robert Amy Smeets ’01 and Paul Bonner, Sept. 20. at Abbott Laboratories in Abbott Park, Ill. Half Technology. Damary is lead therapist at Amy is a singer and songwriter. Paul works Mary has two children: Joseph, 21, a senior Massage Envy in Glen Ellyn, Ill. They live in in radiology non-destructive testing (NDT) at at Carthage College; and Jamie, 18, a Millikin Lombard, Ill. Jan-x. They live in Hermitage, Tenn. freshman this fall. Ralph is a partner in Ches- Gretchen Wendt ’94 and Mark LaCivita, Kurt Tiede ’01 and Molly Britton, Oct. 18. ter Construction Group, general and electrical Feb. 7. Gretchen is a program coordinator at Kurt is a freelance designer and illustrator. contractors for home remodeling.They live in Children’s Memorial Hospital. Mark is a police Molly is an electrician at the St. Louis Opera Northbrook, Ill. offi cer with the Chicago Police Department. Theater. They live in Collinsville, Ill. They live in Chicago. Beki Grubbs Sullivan ’80 and William Ad- Anna Forslund ’03 and John Hartmann, ams, Sept. 14. Beki is assistant vice president William “Ben” Pursell ’99 and Olivia June 14, 2008. Anna is teen librarian at at Liberty International Underwriters (LIU) Thomas, Aug. 30. Ben is a senior account Council Bluffs Public Library in Council Bluffs, Enviromental in Denver. William is a software executive at a Chicago telecommunications Iowa. She completed a master’s degree in engineer at Weyerhaeuser in Denver. They business. They live in Chicago. library and information science from the live in Littleton, Colo. Amy Sarver ’99 and Christoph Renwanz, University of Illinois in May and a master’s Kimberly Reinemann ’89 and Stephen March 7, at the Millikin Homestead. Amy is a degree in mass communication and media Vick, Oct. 4. Kimberly is a staff nurse at homemaker. Christoph is a software engineer arts from Southern Illinois University in 2007. Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Stephen is at Bosch. They live in Stuttgart, Germany. John is completing a doctorate in philosophy from Southern Illinois University and works a fi reman and paramedic. They live in Tinley Anna Mills ’01 and Cory Griffi n, Jan. 2. part-time as a coffee roaster at Hill of Beans. Park, Ill. Anna teaches business education and Cory They live in Omaha, Neb.

Something old, something new, something borrowed, something Big Blue! Chase Agnello-Dean and Kirsten Leyndyke, both ’06, Nov. 22. (See page 33 for class note.) From left: Mike Mullan ’06, Tom Beckmeyer ’06, Beau Hanger ’06, Genevieve Baird ’06, Joshua Streeter ’06, Heather Vrshek Mehrabian ’06, Ashlee Peth ’05, Kirsten Leyndyke Agnello-Dean ’06 (bride), Chase Agnello-Dean ’06 (groom), Steven Freitag ’06, Corey Vaughn ’06, Mallory Spencer ’07, Jessica Hiatt Gabel ’06, Ryan Gabel ’06, Kenny Scruggs ’06, Nick Whelan, Stacey Shonkwiler ’07, Erik Johansen ’06.

Submit your wedding photo to our online wedding album: www.millikin.edu/alumni/weddingdex. Wedding party photos must feature Millikin alumni for eligibility (see above for an example). Don’t forget to include the name and class year of each Millikin alum pictured, and be sure to include the date of your wedding. Submitted wedding photos will be included in our online wedding album and each quarter, one of those recently received will be featured in Millikin Quarterly magazine.

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Natasha Jones ’04 and Matt Wattleworth, John Roth and DeeDee Dorn Roth, both Brandi and Joe Berry ’97 of Martinsville, Oct. 4. Natasha is assistant nurse manager of ’91, of Dow, Ill., son Dylan Andrew, Feb. 20, Ind., daughter Jenna Grace, March 3, the emergency department at Advocate Illi- welcomed by brother Alex, 11, and sister, welcomed by twin sisters Addalyn and Cas- nois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago. Matt Libby, 8. DeeDee and John own Midwest sandra, 2. Joe is an assistant senior biologist is a consultant at Hewlett-Packard in Chicago. Motor Sports, a motorcycle dealership in at Eli Lilly and Co. Brandi is a pharmacist at They live in Downers Grove, Ill. Hartford, Ill. CVS. Melissa Anderson ’05 and Troy Peterson, Christopher and Joella Theobald VanOost- Blake and Melissa Biddle Good ’97 of Oct. 4. Melissa is an adjunct professor of erhout ’93 of Muskegon, Mich., twin sons Urbana, Ill., daughter Lauren Elise, July 11, voice at Maryville University and assistant Alexander and Samuel, Sept. 30, welcomed 2008, welcomed by brother Rylan, 3. Melissa executive director for the Innsbrook Insti- by brothers Riley, 4, and Simeon, 2. Joella is is an esthetician at BJ Grand Salon & Spa. tute Summer Music Academy and Festival. a stay-at-home mom and teaches piano les- Blake is a project manager at Horizon Hobby. She completed a master’s degree in vocal sons and consults with contemporary worship Jeff and Shannon Deeds Harrison ’97 of performance from the University of Missouri churches. Christopher, director of Internet Pawnee, Ill., daughter Lyla Anne, Sept. 22, in 2008. Troy is a doctoral researcher at the and retail marketing at Torresen Marine Inc., welcomed by sister Maura, 2. Shannon is a University of Missouri. They live in Columbia, is an Internet consultant and entrepreneur, part-time registered nurse in the labor and Mo. including IncredibleShopper.com. delivery department at Memorial Medical Vanessa Bettcher and Spencer Lent, both Richard and Stephanie Gardner Curry Center. Jeff works at United Parcel Services. ’05, Aug. 2. Vanessa teaches general music ’94 of Lilburn, Ga., son Jonas Dade, March Tim and Shannon Ruot Young ’97 of at Lincoln Elementary School in Bellwood, Ill. 30. Stephanie is vice president of learning & Macon, Ill., triplets Alyssa Kate, Brady Michael Spencer is a general music and choral teach- development and Richard is a web developer, and Mallory Jo, Jan. 29, welcomed by sister er at Roosevelt Middle School in Bellwood, Ill. both at PKF North American Network. Karlie, 3. Shannon is a stay-at-home mom. They live in Addison, Ill. Todd and Georgene “Gigi” Kowalski Tim is factory superintendent at Caterpillar Danielle Peifer ’05 and Ismael Lora, July 5, Kivlehan ’94 of Grayslake, Ill., son Griffi n Inc. 2008. Danielle teaches seventh grade science Vaughn, March 10, welcomed by brothers Jim and Tonya Burnett Davis ’98 of and history for the Springfi eld School District. Spencer, 8, and Aidan, 6, and sister Aubrey, Danvers, Ill., son Jason Michael, Jan. 13, Ismael works for Abraham Lincoln Memorial 3. Gigi is a stay-at-home mom. Todd is a welcomed by brother Sam, 3. Hospital and Lincoln Rural Fire Department. director at Baxter International. They live in Lincoln, Ill. Sarah and Dan Ellis ’98 of Shorewood, Ill., Kristin and Travis Stolz ’94 of Fairfax, Va., twin daughters Carina Danielle and Han- Chase Agnello-Dean and Kirsten Leyn- son George Wayne, May 16, 2008, welcomed nah Jean, March 11. Dan is a fi refi ghter and dyke, both ’06, Nov. 22. Chase is photo by sisters Ella, 8, and Gillian, 6. Travis is an paramedic for the Glenview Fire Department. editor at the Chicago Tribune’s Red Eye. analyst for the Federal Bureau of Investiga- Sarah is a stay-at-home mom. Kirsten is a singer, actor and dancer working tion in Washington, D.C. He is completing a in Chicago. They live in Chicago. See photo doctorate in religious studies at Marquette Mark Hamilton and Carmen Fisher on page 32. University. Kristin is a stay-at-home mom. Hamilton, both ’98, of Bloomington, Ill., son Andrew Charles, March 17. Mark is a claims Jenna Schultheiss ’06 and Brian Clark, David Wasserkrug ’94 and Kimberly Min- supervisor at State Farm Insurance Co. Car- April 18. Jenna is a staffi ng consultant at er Wasserkrug ’95 of Forsyth, Ill., daughter men is training services manager at the Oc- Westaff. Brian is a sheet metal journeyman at Ava Marguerite, March 15, welcomed by sis- cupational Development Center in Normal, Ill. King-Lar. They live in Decatur. ter Hannah, 11, and grandparents Cheryl and Jarrod and Deidra Dame Almaroad ’99 of Gage Lyons ’08 and Rachel Anderson, June Dick Chamblin of the Tabor School of Busi- ness. David is training coordinator at Macon Mahomet, Ill., daughter Bella Marie, Jan. 23, 28, 2008. Gage is completing a doctorate in welcomed by sister Madeline, 5, and brother physical therapy and Rachel is completing a Resources. Kimberly is executive director of quality control and quality assurance at Akorn Nolan, 3. Deidra is a stay-at-home mom. Jar- doctorate in pharmacy, both at Midwestern rod is an anesthesiologist at Carle Hospital. University. They live in Lisle, Ill. Inc., a pharmaceutical company. Charles and Megan Centers Mazokopos Randal and Kelli Laswell Greenfi eld ’99 ’96 of Wayland, Mass., daughter Alexa of Roscoe, Ill., daughter Avenlea Faith, Nov. Births and Adoptions Sophia, Oct. 24, welcomed by sister Mia, 6, 5. Kelli teaches fourth grade in Beloit, Wis. Michael and Angela Thomson Dixon ’87 and brother Nathan, 4. Megan is a registered Randal teaches art for North Boone School of Southlake, Texas, daughter Rylan Michele, nurse in the emergency room at Massachu- District. Jan. 5, welcomed by sister Regan, 3. Angela setts General Hospital in Boston. Charles is a Glenn and Kristin Ebers Wolter ’99 of is currently a stay-at-home mom after leaving landscape construction contractor. Evansville, Ill., son Alan James, Oct. 28, wel- her position as information technology solu- David and Tish Middendorf Vanoni ’96 of comed by sister Anna, 4. Kristin is a school tions offi cer for the application development counselor at New Athens High School. Glenn and management department of the Illinois Lakewood, Colo., son Garrett John, Nov. 21, welcomed by brother Davin “DJ,” 2. Tish is works at Spartan Light Metal Products (LMP) Student Assistance Commission. Michael is a Inc. and Wolters Custom Cabinets. federal agent in the U.S. Secret Service. a stay-at-home mom. Dave teaches special education and coaches varsity football at Littleton Public High School.

That’s news to us! Tying the knot? Expecting the pitter patter of tiny feet? We’d love to help share your news in the Quarterly! While we can’t print news about anticipated weddings or babies, let us know when your plans become a reality and we will announce it to your classmates.

Don’t forget to send your wedding and baby photos to [email protected].

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Kathryn Mariano Doores and Brent Doores, both ’00, of Mount Wolf, Pa., daughter Meredith Grace, Dec. 10, welcomed by sister Annemarie, 2. Kathryn is a nurse Roberta Siekmann Jackson ’43 of Atlanta, anesthetist at Anesthesia Associates of York, Dec. 21. Survivors include her husband, Ed Jackson, Pa. Brent is a senior fi nancial analyst at Wellspan Health. whom she met March 13, 1943, at an Alpha Chi Donald and Jennifer Newall Fleck ’00 Omega open house for the fi rst group of Millikin of Weston, Fla., son Dane William, Dec. 15, aviation cadets, all from the south. welcomed by brother Ryan, 4. Jennifer is a self-employed writer and web designer/devel- Although his assignment to Millikin was only oper. Donald is pricing analyst supervisor at Caterpillar Inc. eight weeks, Roberta and Ed continued to corre- Michael and Phyllis Day Silverio ’00 of spond until the end of World War II. Soon thereafter, Roswell, Ga., daughter Mia Therese, June 2, 2008. Phyllis teaches second grade. Michael the younger Alpha Chi sisters arranged for Ed to return to campus as is a compliance offi cer in Marietta, Ga. Roberta’s surprise “blind date” for homecoming in 1945, which led to their Jamie Niess Kotewa ’01 and Erik Kotewa subsequent marriage of 61 years. ● ’02 of Champaign, Ill., son Declan Joseph, Feb. 7, welcomed by sister Mallory, 2. Jamie is a stay-at-home mom doing part-time free- lance artwork and consulting. Erik is deputy director for the Champaign County Economic Walter Morey of Kaley ’78; son-in-law Mark Kaley ’75; and Development Corp. Decatur, Millikin trustee brother William Rotz ’50. He was preceded Jason and Sarah Horan LeBeau ’01 of emeritus and 2001 James in death by his wife, Helen Sona Rotz ’41. Bourbonnais, Ill., daughter Emerson Green, Millikin Award recipi- Memorial gifts may be made to Millikin Uni- Dec. 5, welcomed by brother Ethan, 3. Sarah ent, March 18. Survivors versity, Alumni and Development Offi ce, 1184 is a stay-at-home mom. Jason is a special include his wife, Dorothy; W. Main St., Decatur, IL 62522. agent for the U.S. Department of Treasury. daughter Marcia Morey Delina Fraser Stone ’41 of Dallas, formerly ’78; and son-in-law Rob- David and Brandy Grodek Harrell ’02 of of Addison, Texas, March 5. Survivors include ert Smith ’75, trustee Franklin, Wis., daughter Georgia Ryan, June her sister, Juanita Fraser Peifer ’44. emeritus. Memorial gifts 11, 2008. Brandy owns LocalAdLink, an ad- may be made to the Wal- Mary Anna Green Jacobs ’42 of Philadel- vertising business. David is district manager ter T. Morey Scholarship, Millikin University, phia, Nov. 13. at Edison Wine & Spirits. Alumni and Development Offi ce, 1184 W. Harry “Cecil” Skipper ’42 of Blue Mound, Stefan and Mia Anderson-Dawson ’03 of Main St., Decatur, IL 62522. Ill., Feb. 25. Survivors include his wife, Doro- Springfi eld, Ill., son Nehemiah Rashad, Dec. thy Anne. 18. Mia is a juvenile probation offi cer for CORRECTION: Mary Margaret “Mickey” Sangamon County Juvenile Center. Stefan Alumni Dorothy Stuckey Foster ’29 of Decatur, Lively Winninger ’42 of Indianapolis, is a legislative liaison for the State of Illinois Jan. 4. department of children and family services. Feb. 16. Harold McAdamis ’43 of Chesterfi eld, Mo., Tony Egizi ’03 and Carrie Whelan Egizi Robert Grissom ’38 of Omaha, Neb., March 17. formerly of Decatur and Carbondale, Ill., Feb. ’04 of St. Louis, son Luca Thomas, Dec. 28. 7. Survivors include his wife, Erma. Tony works for the Center of Interventional He received an Alumni Pain Management. He completed a doctor- Merit Award in 1996 and Mary Ann Spangler White ’43 of Decatur, ate in physical therapy from Boston’s MGH an Alumni Merit-Loyalty March 9. Survivors include her husband, Institute of Health Professions in 2007. Carrie Award in 2002. Survivors Charles “Bill” White ’42, and sisters Jean is a registered nurse in the cardio-pulmonary include his wife, Virginia, Spangler Goretzke ’52 and Vera “Bea” stepdown unit at St. Luke’s Hospital in and brother Wayne Spangler Lewis ’42. Chesterfi eld, Mo. She completed a bachelor’s Grissom ’37. Richard Henry ’44 of LaPlace, Ill., April 7. degree in nursing from St. Louis University Rosemary Reid Meek Survivors include his wife, Jean; and broth- in 2007. ’39 of Decatur, Feb. 15. ers Robert Henry ’49 and Martin “Mutt” Bob Grissom ’38 Abbie Wessler Miller and Ryan Miller, Margaret Berge Henry ’50. both ’03, of Concord, Ill., son Samuel Ryan, Pearse ’39 of Farm Barbara Smith Flanders ’46 of Decatur, Oct. 23, welcomed by sister Anna, 3. Abbie Ridge, Ill., April 20. Feb. 12. She is preceded in death by her is a stay-at-home mom. Ryan is an insur- Stella Corothers Drake husband, L. Richard Flanders ’50. ance and real estate broker at Desollar and ’40 of Grants Pass, Ore., Phyllis Cast Thalman ’46 of Yuma, Ariz., Wessler Bros. Agency. Feb. 9. April 21. Survivors include her husband, Bill Zachary and Blair Jones Angel ’06 of Margaret Wester- Thalman ’45, and daughter Ann Thalman Pana, Ill., son Madyx Ryder, June 6, 2008, velt Bauman ’41 of Hudgins ’73. welcomed by brother Kadin, 5. Blair is a Monticello, Ill., Feb. 16. Bob Keck ’47 of Decatur, Feb. 6. registered nurse at Pana Hospital. Zachary Survivors include her is an asbestos remover for Triple A Asbestos Neyl Keller ’47 of Springfi eld, Ill., March 24. daughter, Barbara Bau- Services. Rosemary Reid Survivors include his wife, Georgeanna, and Meek ’39 man Lintner ’64. sister Jean Keller Markel ’52. J. Sidney “Sid” Rotz William Olsen ’47 of Decatur, April 16. Sur- Deaths ’41 of Decatur, April 17. vivors include his wife, Jacqueline Grabb He received an Alumni Perry Olsen ’55; son Chris Olsen ’74; and Friends Loyalty Award in 1970 daughter-in-law Deborah Moore Olsen ’74. Ed Hutton of Cincin- and was inducted into He was preceded in death by his fi rst wife, nati, trustee emeritus the Millikin Athletic Harriet Bolz Olsen ’43. and 2007 James Millikin Hall of Fame in 1984. Survivors include his Norma Jean Bailey Barnard ’48 of Blue Award recipient, March Mound, Ill., March 25. 3. Survivors include his son, John Rotz ’69; wife, Kathryn. daughter-in-law, Gail Patsy Shumate Lumm ’48 of Clinton, Ill., Foster Rotz ’70; daugh- March 13. Survivors include her husband, Ed. Sid Rotz ’41 ter Nicholeen Rotz

34 Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly CLASS NOTES

Paul Tolly ’48 of Kankakee, Ill., Jan. 5. Shirley Spear Hedberg ’55 of New Port LeRoy “Lee” Crisman ’62 of San Francisco, Survivors include his wife, Palmer. Richey, Fla., March 23. She was preceded in formerly of Decatur, Feb. 5. Survivors include Jerry Bickes ’50 of Decatur, Feb. 8. death by her husband, Charles Hedberg his wife, Annette. Survivors include his wife Kaye; son-in-law ’55. Edna Mae Riggs ’62 of Decatur, March 23. Gary Stacey ’73; and sister-in-law Sandy Paul Hung ’56 of Bryn CORRECTION: Victorine Hachenberg ’64 Brumley Bickes ’62. Mawr, Pa., March 28. of Taylorville, Ill., formerly of Stonington, Ill., Thomas Krigbaum ’50 of Kohler Village, He received an honor- Nov. 25. Wis., Feb. 11. ary doctorate in 1997, received the Alumnus of Barbara St. John Byrnes ’66 of Wheaton, Jack McKinley ’50 of Decatur, March 12. the Year Award in 2001 Ill., April 13. Survivors include her husband, Survivors include his wife, Martha. and was inducted into the Patrick. Ray Meisenhelter ’50 of Springfi eld, Ill., Millikin Medallion Society, Barbara Bielefeld Weaver ’68 of Burbank, April 4. He was preceded in death by his wife, also in 2001. Survivors Ill., formerly of Decatur, March 16. Doris Keys Meisenhelter ’44. include his wife, Nancy Judith Mason ’71 of Decatur, March 7. Dale Wonus ’50 of Eustis, Fla., Jan. 13. Clark Hung ’59. Survivors include her husband, Terry, and Survivors include his wife, Violet. Thomas Lambert ’56 of Fenton, Mich., Feb. brother-in-law, Jim Mason ’64. Barbara Downing ’51 of Decatur, Feb. 22. 6. Survivors include his wife, Kay. Tade Geeding ’05 of Survivors include her sister, Pat Downing Gerald Dalton ’57 of Mesa, Ariz., Jan. 2. Minneapolis, formerly of Miers ’66. Survivors include his wife, Virginia. Mount Pleasant, Iowa, Edwin Clesson ’52 of Lilburn, Ga., March Robert Glass ’57 of Tremont, Ill., Feb. 15. March 23. Memorial 23, 2008. He was preceded in death by his Survivors include his wife, Martha. gifts may be made to wife, Marilyn Morgan Clesson ’52. support the fi ne arts at Ann Wright Cushing ’58 of Pleasant Ridge, Millikin University, Alumni Jack Holt ’52 of Decatur, March 25. Mich., Oct. 23. Survivors include her hus- and Development Of- Alvin LeDoux ’52 of Indianapolis, Jan. 25. band, Don Cushing ’59. fi ce, 1184 W. Main St., Survivors include his wife, Phyllis. Donald Uhll ’59 of Decatur, March 20. Sur- Decatur, IL 62522. vivors include his wife, Barbara. Duane Loofbourrow ’53, formerly of Tade Geeding ’05 Decatur, April 12. He was preceded in death Jan Oxley ’61 of Mathews, N.C., Jan. 4. by his wife, Marilyn Jean Meyer Loof- bourrow ’52.

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Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly 35 BOOKS & MORE

At age 14, Sarah K. Johnson ’08 of “The editorial board loved Sarah’s Peoria, Ill., fought the battle of her life, concept,” says Brooks, who also serves following a diagnosis of Philadelphia as adviser to Bronze Man Books. “The APositive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia concept had a powerful and universal in 2000. message. Plus it was written by a Millikin Following her successful chemo- student, which is something we always therapy treatment and remission, friends look for at Bronze Man Books.” and family suggested she write a book However, the editorial team saw the about her experiences. However, Johnson opportunity for growth. didn’t know where to start. “At fi rst, the book only focused “I let go of the idea for quite some on what not to say, leaving readers time,” she says. wondering what was appropriate to Fast forward to 2007. As a student say,” says Brooks. “The editorial board in a Millikin children’s literature class, suggested Sarah incorporate positive Johnson was assigned to create her own messages as well, so that the reader children’s book. She used this opportunity could understand what messages A group effort to create the book she had hoped to were hurtful and which ones were write following her treatment. appreciated.” “I knew I did not want to write a Intrigued by the suggestion, Johnson With the help of a student- book about my life story or my specifi c and the Bronze Man team moved run publishing company, cancer experience,” she says. “I realized forward to revise the manuscript. during my cancer treatment that a gap in “Bronze Man immediately captured a 2008 alum turns her communication existed among pediatric my vision and made it their own,” idea into a published book. cancer patients and their doctors, nurses, Johnson says. “In working with the family and friends … and decided that I publishing team, we collaborated in wanted to write a book that would lessen formulating the style and narrative of this gap.” the book, as well as press kits and a Her professor encouraged Johnson to marketing strategy.” publish her book, but she was hesitant A year and a half later, and with the since she didn’t know much about the help of the Bronze Man team, most publication process; however, the project notably book illustrator Stephanie remained in the back of her mind. Pezzelle Gagnon ’08, the book was That summer, Johnson completed a picked up by a publishing company. research fellowship at Millikin, where, “I have never had great skills in under the guidance of Communication drawing or graphic design,” says Instructor Matthew Tucker, she Johnson. “Stephanie had done some analyzed scholarly articles on health amazing graphic design work for communication and palliative care, various companies in the Decatur area focusing on cancer patients. In addition and offered her services as illustrator to her research, she attended a summer for my book.” cancer camp, interviewing more than 30 With all the pieces fi nally in place, young adult cancer patients/survivors Johnson’s book launched this spring. from the U.S. and Canada. “We reached our fi rst goal in having “The results showed that I was not a publishing company do a print run of the only one who had experienced the book,” Johnson says. “Our second hurt feelings or disappointment due goal is to spread awareness of the to people’s inappropriate comments,” book, so that we are able to get it in says Johnson. “Many times, people had the hands of people who need it most, the best intent at heart, but used the narrowing the communication gap. We “Oops! Did I Say That?” is wrong approach or words to relay have high hopes that the book will be sold for $12 at Amazon.com; their message.” a success nationally, drawing attention BronzeManBooks.com; Blue Her research with the campers from various media sources, hospitals Connection, Millikin’s student- spurred her into action. That fall, after and foundations.” operated gallery; and other discussing the publishing process with Brooks and the Bronze Man team outlets; 10 percent of proceeds Dr. Randy Brooks, acting dean of the share in Johnson’s hopes of success. are donated to St. Jude College of Arts and Sciences, she pitched “People read the book and realize Children’s Research Hospital. her book, “Oops! Did I Say That?,” to immediately that it does have a Bronze Man Books, Millikin’s student-run signifi cant impact,” Brooks says. “When For more information, visit publishing company. we were bidding the book out to www.bronzemanbooks.com/ The company, staffed by students printers, representatives would call us enrolled in Millikin’s art of publishing back crying. That’s how we know this oops. course, liked Johnson’s vision. book is valuable and real for people.” ●

36 Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly Something like a family continued from page 17 by the “click” of fi ngernails on the keyboard if he hadn’t trimmed them or a softly whispered self-recrimination if he caught himself in a mistake I hadn’t even noticed. He’d just start over and play it again. Everything – the scale exercises, the pieces he was working on – sounded like it originated in a world apart. Although he worked harder on his music than any of us, his playing seemed absolutely effortless. The other thing I remember was that he had to play and touch and live his music, every single day. I think we, his teachers and friends, knew that we were in the presence of a great, great talent. Since then, it’s been a delight to watch Doug as he has followed his career path, earning his doctorate at the University of Southern California, winning accolades Douglas Ashcraft ’88 with his mentor, Professor Aldo at music festivals and solo performances and teaching Mancinelli. Mancinelli and his wife, Judith, an adjunct piano at Idyllwild Arts Academy in Idyllwild, Calif. Now faculty member and supervisor of accompanying for the dean of arts at Idyllwild, Doug has turned his attention to School of Music, arranged for Ashcraft to return to his shaping the fi ne arts program at this prestigious boarding alma mater in March, where he held master classes in school, which draws talented high school students from Pilling Chapel. He also performed in concert at Decatur’s all over the world. If you’re interested in learning more Central Christian Church. about Doug’s views on music and education, just visit his Idyllwild blog: www.artin3d.org. tainly a wonderful teacher. And us, his old college gang? The Idyllwild faculty are lucky to be working with I think we count ourselves among the luckiest of all, him. The Idyllwild students are luckier still; he is cer- because we are, and always will be, his friends. ●

My turn continued from page 40 founding, which is probably why we actually celebrated the this year. Celebrating 25 years of past occasion for three straight years, from the signing of the issues would not be complete without charter in 1901 to the day that President Teddy Roosevelt a nostalgic look at a cover story in the dedicated the university in 1903 (see more about that on page inaugural issue about a campus visit 2525 6). Bill always saw Millikin as something to be celebrated. made by then President Ronald Reagan Listening to alumni share stories of legendary Millikin (see page 9). 1985-2009 professors like Graham Provan, Glen Smith and Carl Last August, I fi led away a new Weatherbee, as well as new legends in the making, including memory: saying a tearful goodbye to my daughter in her professors like Marianne Robertson, Rick Bibb and Dave Blackburn Hall room after moving her in for her freshman Burdick. Provan kept a class riveted to jaw-dropping lectures year, only to have her show up in my Millikin offi ce a few given without notes. Burdick keeps students in the Millitrax days later to borrow my car keys so she could drive home studio all night to simulate an actual real-world recording to do her laundry. As she makes her way at Millikin, I know session. The list goes on and on. Our alumni don’t forget she’ll leave here with her own abundance of good memories, these types of unique experiences and the impact our faculty along with the knowledge and confi dence she needs to members have on their lives. succeed professionally and personally – and obtain the Marking the silver anniversary of this magazine resources to pay for her own washing machine. ●

Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly 37 ALUMNI NEWS MU out and about Check out some of last spring’s regional and local events that kept Millikin alumni and friends out and about.

Making connections. Good game. Several alumni and friends attended an April networking Dallas-area alumni and friends gathered to enjoy a Mavericks event in St. Louis, hosted by Jump Co. and its owner Jon Tiede basketball game in late March, hosted by Trustee Gary Griffi th ’92. From left: Steve Zuber’ 90; Jeff Weber ’92; Rick Bibb, ’68. From left: Bob Gendry ’62, Patricia Payton, Pamela associate professor of marketing; and Tiede. Gendry and Frank Payton ’71.

It’s not business as usual. Upcoming Events Forty-six alumni and friends attended May’s Chicago » Saturday, » Oct. 16-18 Business Forum and Networking July 25 On campus - Des Moines, Iowa Save the date for Luncheon, “U.S. Banking 4 p.m., Miniature Homecoming System: Down, But Not Out,” golf at West Grand 2009. Reunions for held at the University Club of Golf, 6450 Raccoon classes ending in Chicago, including Courtney River Drive. Cost four and nine, in Condon ’05 and Rosemarie for golf is $6 per addition to several person age 10 and other gatherings and Breske Garvey ’04. up; $5 for children events. A brochure 9 and under. Join with more details us afterwards for a will be mailed later Dutch treat dinner at this summer, and Fuddruckers, 6378 watch for updates in Mills Civic Parkway, Out of the Blue, the West Des Moines. monthly alumni and RSVP by July 22 to friends e-newsletter, Emily Oshita Layton and on the home- ’98 at 641-445-5145, coming website at 515-979-3542 or www.millikin.edu/ send her an e-mail, homecoming. [email protected]. Please RSVP even if you are interested in just golf or just dinner. For more information on the upcoming events listed above, call the alumni offi ce toll free at At this year’s Chicago Business Forum and Networking Luncheon, a panel 1-877-JMU-ALUM (locally, dial of banking experts discussed the crisis facing the U.S. banking system. From 217-424-6383) or e-mail left: David Dixon ’83; panel moderator Dave Marshall, professor emeritus of [email protected]. accounting; Jim Esposito ’81; and Millikin trustee Van Dukeman.

38 Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly ALUMNI NEWS

It may have been cold, but it was fun. Meet your new Alumni Association offi cers. Despite the rain and unseasonably cooler temperatures, The Alumni Association board of directors gathered on several Millikin alumni and friends participated in the annual campus in late spring to elect the new 2009-10 offi cers. From Decatur Penguin in the Park 5K race held in late March, left: Jim Schwarz ’74, vice president; Chris Bullock ’90, hosted by John “The Penguin” Bingham ’70 of Runner’s president-elect; Case McGee ’98/MBA ’04, president; Terri World magazine. Bundled up for the event above are Jennifer Buckley Kuhle ’81, secretary. Gawrysh, Tiffany Gawrysh and Kira Bulva Scherschel, all ’04.

Brotherly love. Celebrating a century. Alpha Phi Alpha brothers and alumni gathered on campus in Several Tau Kappa Epsilon alumni and their families returned late April to celebrate the fraternity’s founders day, including to campus in April to celebrate the chapter’s 100th anniversary. Mylas Copeland ’ 92 and Anthony Biggs ’95. Among them, from left: Owen Bass ’99, Scott Venters ’97, Kelly Seamann Fusco ’99, Neal Fusco ’99, Kristin Harres Bass ’00.

Good friends, good food, good times. In April, members of the Millikin Central Illinois Alumni (MCIA) group returned to campus for a luncheon buffet followed by their choice of Millikin musical or theatrical entertainment. From left: Dick Dechert ’54, Patsy Wieland ’54, Dave Rayhill ’58 and his wife, Carol.

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Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly 39 MY TURN

It’s my turn now; could it be your turn next? Four times a year, we want to turn this space over to you. Carol Colby, a 2008 graduate, did just The readers of Millikin Quarterly magazine range in age that. In the last issue, she discussed search- from around 22 to 102 and have opinions on topics ranging ing for her fi rst career job in uncertain from serious to humorous, unusual to mundane. economic times. Colby, a writing major, This is your invitation to send us your opinion – in 600 received some job offers shortly after the words or less – on a topic or issue that you know well. article appeared and as we went to press, Maybe you want to tell the world about the value of being she was taking the LSAT, with her mind set a stay-at-home mom. Maybe you have tips to share on how on entering law school next January. to enjoy a prosperous and fulfi lling retirement. Maybe you In this issue, the beleaguered editor of just want to reminisce about a particular Millikin memory. Millikin Quarterly – yes, that would be me – This opportunity is wide open, so send us your opinion on expresses some thoughts that come to a subject that is close to you. For each issue, our editors mind after working 15 years at this Mid- will select one of the best articles submitted and print it in western university. this space. There is no limit to the number of articles you Next issue, it could be your turn. may submit. E-mail your articles to MillikinQuarterly@ Why should you do it? We can’t promise that you’ll millikin.edu or mail them to Millikin Quar- make big bucks in writing for your alumni magazine, but terly magazine, 1184 West Main Street, we will give you more than a penny for your thoughts Decatur, IL 62522. (actually a small stipend) and a big audience – more than We look forward to hearing from you! 25,000 alumni and friends of the university are on our Deb Kirchner mailing list. And how often do you get the chance to tell Editor 25,000 people exactly what you think?

This spring, I received a small golden lapel pin for working Poster Symposiums. The symposiums, led by Dr. Rene 15 years at Millikin. Immediately, I proudly pinned it on my Verry, celebrated their 16th year this spring, and Rob, still in collar and then promptly forgot about it, only to fi nd myself a teaching role, is the new principal of Decatur’s Johns Hill Tpawing through the laundry basket that weekend trying to fi nd Magnet School. it before it became a victim of the spin cycle. Standing in the rain to watch then Millikin President In a way, that sort of sums up how I feel about the Curt McCray use a bulldozer to turn some earth at the university. I’m proud of this place and its people. I cherish groundbreaking ceremony for Dolson (formerly Oakland) Hall what we do here every day. This is a place where lives are in 1996. It was my fi rst Millikin groundbreaking ceremony, changed; where students fi nd out the how and why of what followed by ones for The Woods Apartments at Millikin, they want to do after they leave here. I’m surrounded daily Leighty-Tabor Science Center, Pilling Chapel, an addition to by examples of this transformational process as students Perkinson Music Center and the Decatur Indoor Sports Center try out their knowledge and build their confi dence through (DISC) at Millikin. Students aren’t the only things being presentations and performances. I even love it when things transformed at Millikin – so are our historic campus facilities don’t go so well, when students and faculty question in order to serve the changing needs of a modern student administrative policies and even caustically probe why things population. are the way they are in the world, because at times a large part Being ushered into my boss’s offi ce along with the rest of of learning consists of challenging the status quo. the staff in the mid-90s to view a fascinating new thing called I wear this place on my sleeve just as I wore that little pin the Internet. My boss, Reggie Syrcle, showed us how a few on my collar, but – just as with that pin – I sometimes tend colleges even had what were called “websites!” We were like to take my Millikin experience for granted. So, just for the cavemen around the fi rst fi re and eagerly discussed how this record, I’ve rummaged through my mental fi le cabinet to list might be used at Millikin. Today, the MU website is one of our just a few of the Millikinisms I don’t want to forget. When most effective ways to reach prospective students and alumni I’m old and feeble, wrapped in my Shilling Hall afghan and wherever they may live. Check it out at www.millikin.edu. tapping my orthopedic shoes to the 100th anniversary musical Watching the late Bill Eichenauer ’51 and his wife, Nancy collection of the Millikin Jazz Lab Band, I will remember ’53, cheering from the back of a 50th reunion trolley with their these uniquely Millikin moments, among thousands of others: classmates during the 2001 Homecoming Centennial parade. Backing away from Rob Prange ’97, then a student, No one had more enthusiasm or was more supportive of as he attempted to explain his research on the Madagascar his alma mater than Bill. He led the Centennial Committee cockroach – while holding the biggest live roach I have in planning the 100th anniversary celebration of Millikin’s ever seen – at one of the very fi rst Undergraduate Research continued on page 37

40 Summer 2009 Millikin Quarterly THE VIEW FROM HERE

Blackburn Hall

Blackburn Hall is home to 99 fi rst-year students and is currently Millikin’s only all-female residence hall. Opened in 1965, the hall was named in honor of Bonnie R. Blackburn, a 1908 graduate and a 46-year faculty member of the department of foreign languages. Blackburn Hall once housed a 24-hour study area, learning enhancement center and computer lab on the fi rst fl oor, but now this area is home to the Decaturian, Millikin’s student newspaper, which was most previously housed in the basement of the Percussion House (formerly known as the Corner House).

Did you know... ?

Women moved into Blackburn Hall Bonnie Blackburn served as one of Decaturian staff members won in fall 1965 even though the newly the editors for the fi rst edition of the eight awards at the annual constructed building was still miss- Alumni Journal, a predecessor to Illinois College Press Association ing shower curtains, air conditioning Millikin Quarterly magazine published conference in February. and room buzzers. quarterly from 1920 to 1925.

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Millikin Quarterly 12 9 18 Vol. XXV, No. 2 Summer 2009 FEATURE STORY Just the Beginning Commencement Remembering the third and A judge and a Fortune 50 Millikin Quarterly is produced by the Getting Wired – Offi ce of Alumni and Development. Social networking, fi nal visit of the late President CEO and speak at this year’s E-mail your comments to: MU style Ronald Reagan, 25 years later. commencement ceremonies. [email protected] What’s the explosion of social Douglas E. Zemke ’66 networking in the online world 10 21 University President mean for communication among Career Advice Class Notes Peggy Smith Luy ’75 students, faculty and alumni? Our Career Center director shares Alumni news, including Vice President for Alumni and Development tips for dealing with career stress. profi les of some alumni Deborah Hale Kirchner 4 you may know. Editor Campus News 11 Thinking about a career switch? Jan Devore With Your Support 38 Alumni Relations Director Millikin has received a $476,000 The class of 2009 has a banner year Alumni News Jenell Anderson Hironimus nursing grant that will create a new and makes a colorful parting gift. News and photos from Associate Editor 18-month accelerated master’s recent alumni activities. degree in nursing program open to Contributors: Anne-Marie Berk ’88, 17 Brian Cassidy ’08, Carol Colby ’08, individuals with bachelor’s degrees 40 in any fi eld. Memories Made Kerry Dueker ’09, Kate Eagler ’11, My Turn Jennifer Ellison ’09, Pam Folger, A student friendship turns Amy Hodges, Deb Lehman ’07, into something like a family. The column where you Bryan Marshall ’85, Natalie Perfetti ’09, 7 get a turn to say what’s on Amanda Pippitt, Todd Rudat, Shades of Blue 14, 36 your mind. But fi rst, a few Sam Sinkhorn ’09 This quiet Millikin icon never words from the editor in regards disagrees to be in a photo. Books & More Printing: Illinois Graphics Inc. Soak up these summer reads, to a couple of milestones – including some titles by including the 25th anniversary Offi cers of the 8 of the magazine you now hold 2009-2010 Millikin faculty and alumni. Millikin University Sports in your hand. Alumni Association A new soccer coach joins Millikin. Case McGee ’98/MBA ’04 President Millikin Quarterly Chris Bullock ’90 President Elect

Jim Schwarz ’74 Vice President Terri Buckley Kuhle ’81 Secretary

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