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-- Message from the Dean -- Strayer-Wood Theatre Turns 30 -- Alumni Fellows Symposium -- Department Updates -- Faculty Bookshelf -- Student Excellence -- Program Excellence -- Alumni Notes -- Russell Hall Renovation -- Calendar of Events -- Message from the Development Director

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This newsletter is available at UNI ScholarWorks: https://scholarworks.uni.edu/insidechfa/1 SummerCreating excellence 2008

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College of Humanities and Fine Arts—Summer 2008 University of Northern Iowa MessageTable from the of Dean Contents...... 3 Our college is looking torward the future

Strayer-Wood Theatre Turns 30...... 4 Alumni, guests reunite and celebrate Theatre UNI

Alumni Fellows Symposium...... 6 Alumni return to campus to help shape the From the Editor college’s future Dear Fellow Alumni, is published annually by the University Launching a new publication is always inside Department Updates...... 8 of Northern Iowa’s College of Humanities and exciting, especially when the subject matter Fine Arts for its alumni, friends, faculty and The latest news from our department heads of that publication is near and dear to my staff. Comments, suggestions and letters to the heart… in this case, UNI and the College of editor are welcome. Faculty Bookshelf...... 11 Humanities and Fine Arts (CHFA). Presenting recent works by CHFA authors Please address all correspondence to [email protected] I think we can all attest to the quality Editor, inside Student Excellence...... 12 education and confidence-building College of Humanities and Fine Arts Notable achievements by CHFA students 266 Communication Arts Center experiences we had at UNI and within the University of Northern Iowa college. I recall coming to UNI not knowing Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0358 Program Excellence...... 14 what I wanted to do with my life. Four years Phone: 319-273-2725 CHFA points of distinction Fax: 319-273-2731 later I was a well-prepared young woman, www.uni.edu/chfa ready to enter the world of work. Alumni Notes...... 16 Editor: Ruth Goodman (communication A look at the success of our college alumni studies ’82) While at UNI, faculty members, assignments Designer: Elizabeth Conrad LaVelle, Office of and my classmates challenged me to do and Russell Hall Renovation...... 22 University Marketing & Public Relations be my best. Now, as the editor of , it’s School of Music to hold September inside gratifying to “return to my roots” and give On the cover: Sculpture in the Kamerick Art dedication Building plaza, by Jerry Cowger. back to the college that has given me so much. Calendar of Events...... 23 We look forward to seeing you on campus! You can give back to CHFA too. Story ideas, the names of outstanding alumni to profile Message from the and feedback about our new magazine are Development Director...... BC always appreciated. A quick e-mail to Imagine the impact you can have [email protected] is all it takes.

Until next time,

Ruth Goodman (’82) Editor

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Greetings from the College of goals and priorities for the next few years be. Whether it’s establishing internship Humanities and Fine Arts (CHFA), and are quite clear and include the following. opportunities with their employers or welcome to the premier issue of inside. returning to UNI to work with students in Each year around this time, alumni and 1. An interdisciplinary approach to practice rooms, studios and classrooms, friends of the college will receive a copy learning in the classroom, lab or CHFA alumni realize the value of giving of our new publication. It’s our goal to studio. We will continue to work on back and sharing with students how to keep you abreast of activities within the breaking down disciplinary walls to give prepare for life after UNI. college and introduce (or reintroduce) students a broad-based education. No you to CHFA alumni who are making an matter what their major, today’s graduates The important role our graduates play impact in their careers, the college and no longer stay with one company their was readily seen this year as alumni their communities. entire professional career. In fact, it’s not returned to campus for a reunion and uncommon for graduates to major in one theatrical performance to commemorate During my more than 25 years at UNI, and area of study and change career fields the 30th anniversary of Strayer-Wood as the new dean of the college, I’ve had several times throughout their work life. Theatre. Alumni also returned to help the pleasure of meeting and speaking shape the future of the college during with many of you. For those of you whom By exposing our undergraduates to a our Alumni I haven’t yet had the pleasure of meeting, wide array of subjects and challenging Fellows please let me introduce myself. them to look at the world in new ways, Symposium, we’re preparing them to become both of which In 1982 I was offered the wonderful professionals who think broadly, critically, you’ll read opportunity to join the faculty at creatively and maintain a lifelong love of about on the UNI to teach in various academic learning. In today’s interdependent world, following programs, such as Secondary Language it is extremely valuable that our students pages … plus Acquisition Methodologies, Theoretical have acquired global literacy. much, much and Applied Linguistics, Literature, and more. Western Civilization. I transitioned to 2. An assessment of student learning. the administrative level as assistant vice For several years the college has been If you plan on being in Cedar Falls president for academic affairs in 1994. pursuing a student outcomes assessment sometime, please stop by room 266 in the Two years later I became associate dean project, both on the graduate and Communication Arts Center and say hello. of the college, serving with former CHFA undergraduate level. Through this It’s always a pleasure to welcome alumni Dean James Lubker. When Dean Lubker assessment we want to find out whether back home, where it all began. was selected as interim provost and vice our students are indeed learning what president for Academic Affairs in 2005, I we’ve said they should, and what we became the college’s interim dean. I was need to change to improve the learning appointed dean of the college earlier this outcome. year. Reinhold K. Bubser, Dean 3. Experiential opportunities for College of Humanities and Fine Arts I am proud to say that CHFA is a future- students. CFHA alumni tend to remain oriented college, with student learning as involved with the college after graduation its highest priority. We are looking ahead and enjoy helping the next generation rather than backing into the future. Our of leaders become the best they can 3

College of Humanities and Fine Arts—Summer 2008 Strayer-Wood Theatre turns 30

o commemorate 30 years of On April 12 nearly 200 alumni and friends Alumni cleared Strayer-Wood Theatre’s cultural of Theatre UNI came to campus to Tcontributions to UNI and the celebrate Strayer-Wood’s 30th anniversary community, theatre faculty decided to and attend a special scholarship benefit their schedules stage one of America’s great dramas performance of “Death of a Salesman.” – “Death of a Salesman.” To make the The evening began with a social hour anniversary celebration even more and pre-performance banquet in the spectacular, faculty came up with Maucker Union Ballroom. Keynote to “come home” another great idea: to assemble a group speaker Bill O’Brien (’85), director of of practicing, professional theatre artists theatre and musical theatre for the who started their careers at UNI and invite National Endowment for the Arts, shared to where it all them back to Cedar Falls to act in, direct, why he became a theatre major at UNI design and help build the production. and the variety of unexpected ways a theatre education can be applied in the When considering the anniversary/ professional world. Afterward, alumni began reunion event, Theatre Department Head and guests took a short stroll across Eric Lange said, “We recognized the campus to attend the performance at opportunity to celebrate the successful Strayer-Wood and gave the company a theatre careers that sprang from our rousing standing ovation after its stellar program. By assembling these alumni, performance. we felt we could do something special in our approach to the play that would offer “We felt we achieved what we wanted the community, our students and local to: alumni interaction with students and schools something very valuable.” bringing a wealth of talent to campus,” said Eric Lange. “Hopefully we can From the earliest contact with potential maintain contact with these alumni, wait company members, the department a year and start planning the next alumni was fortunate to find people who were production!” interested in returning to campus. Larry Paulsen (’77), a professional actor Visit www.thealumniproject.org/ to learn based in Seattle, cleared his schedule more about the weekend and the alumni and jumped at the chance to direct the who so generously gave their time to production. “It was a matter of finding “Death of a Salesman.” someone who had a passion for the 4 script and was also excited to work with students,” said Lange. “Larry had both.”

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During the alumni performance of “Death of a Salesman,” Matt Mullin (’97), left, and Mike Mullin (’02) played brothers Biff and Happy Loman; Mary Tharp Booty (’75) played Linda Loman. Also in the cast was Tyler Stilwill (’93) who played Willy Loman’s boss, Howard.

There’s No Place Like Home D. Terry Williams, former director of Alumni of all ages returned to campus to Theatre UNI, and his wife, Sharon, help produce “Death of a Salesman”: caught up with theatre alumnus ● Designer: Steve Gilliam (’70) John Karbula (‘79) at the alumni ● Artistic Director: Dick Devin (’66) reception in downtown Cedar Falls. ● Sound Designer: Aaron Deyoung (’04) ● Hair Designer: Ashley Feht (’05) ● Scenic Painter: Eugenia Furneaux (’04) ● Scenic Painter: Katrina Sandvik (’94) ● Scenic Carpenter: Cara Ullrich (’97) ● Costume Design: Linda Grimm (’98) ● Costume Design: Julie McLaughlin (’97)

Enjoying the alumni reunion during Strayer-Wood’s 30th anniversary gala Students worked alongside are (seated) Katie Frederick-Schector (’01), Steve Waste (’88), (standing) alumni to build sets, as well as Angela Brommel (’99), Matt Fleming (’90), Michael Boudewyns (’89), John their professional network. Jensen (’89), Sara Young (’88), Brenda Devita (’89) and James Garver (’92).

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College of Humanities and Fine Arts—Summer 2008 Alumni Fellows Symposium Alumni return to campus to help shape the future of the college

“Why do I have to take “Returning to campus to participate in Dubai City may suddenly grasp how a the symposium was two of the best days struggling emirate could transform into philosophy? I’m an art major. of my year,” said Jeff Triplett (music a sophisticated financial superpower. No I’m never going to use that ’82). “Meeting fellow alumni whose matter when the connection is made, stuff.” experiences and current occupations the college and LAC exposes students are so diverse was both fascinating and to a wide variety of subjects to provide educational.” general skills and develop intellectual “Why do I have to take curiosity to reach those “aha” moments in Triplett is one of many CHFA alumni who class, at work, and in everyday life. a foreign language? I’m parlayed his academic major and liberal staying in Iowa after I arts studies into an alternate career field The 19 alumni who responded to the later in life. After graduating from UNI, invitation to return to campus were graduate.” Triplett was a high school band conductor selected based on the following criteria: for four years before the high school’s As an undergraduate, you may music program was downsized due to n Their ability to provide insight as have made similar comments. budget cuts. Because of his adaptability, professionals, parents, mentors, Looking back, you’re probably glad intellectual curiosity and problem-solving employers and/or hiring managers you took classes outside of your major skills—characteristics fostered through n Their career path, which took them in a because of the exposure you received to the LAC—Triplett returned to school and direction different from their major area a wide variety of subjects and viewpoints. obtained his Master of Accounting degree of study As a liberal arts institution, classes from the University of Iowa. He worked n Their shining example of how majoring within UNI’s Liberal Arts Core (LAC) help for the fifth largest accounting firm in in the liberal arts can lay the foundation prepare well-rounded students who the country for several years prior to his for a variety of careers can think broadly, make connections current position as an accountant for a between seemingly divergent ideas, and family business office in West Liberty. n Their expertise, which will help the communicate effectively in person, on college develop academic programs to paper and online. “Attending UNI was a great decision,” prepare students for present and future said Triplett. “I received a broad-based challenges in life and the world of work During the college’s inaugural Alumni education that allowed me to spread my Fellows Symposium, 19 CHFA alumni from wings, both geographically and career- In addition to talking with students across the country returned to campus to wise.” about how to make the most of their UNI share with students how the university’s experience, career opportunities, and LAC played a significant role in their The significance of a liberal arts education how to balance professional and personal personal and professional success. They can hit home at any moment. For commitments, alumni also participated in also discussed with faculty and staff ways example, a sophomore may suddenly strategic planning sessions. The purpose in which the college and university can realize how the concepts she learned of these sessions was to examine how effectively promote the importance of a in her psychology class mesh with the the college and university can continue liberal arts education. cool advertising campaign she saw on to prepare and perhaps refine academic 6 her iPhone. Or a musician standing in programs to help students find success

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Alumni returned to campus to talk with students about the value of a liberal arts education. Attendees included (from left) Jim Linahon (music ’73), Michael J. Peitz, CAE (communication/theatre arts ’70, M.A. ’72), and Jeff Triplett (music ’82).

in today’s global economy. Also on the agenda were discussions about the image of liberal arts programs within the college; the relevance of the liberal arts and the university’s LAC for personal growth and professional advancement; and how to implement the ideas gathered from the symposium to shape the college’s academic programs.

One of the themes heard loud and clear during the symposiums was that students realize they were learning about “Most alumni at the symposium said that disciplinary “walls” need to be knocked the interconnectedness of life and the UNI provided a broad, rich foundation and down through cross-disciplinary learning liberal arts while learning about music that their professional successes can largely opportunities. To meet that goal, and film? Probably not. But one day, be attributed to their liberal arts education,” Grammy-nominated music producer Jim one of those students may be standing said Cedar Rapids Prairie English teacher Linahon (music ’73) and music video and in Dubai City when the “aha” moment and Alumni Fellows Symposium attendee Hollywood film director Daniel Carrey, comes, propelling him or her into the Debbie Erenberger (English ’95, M.A. ’00). cousin of actor/comedian Jim Carrey, ranks of countless CHFA alumni who are recently presented on-campus workshops thankful for attending UNI and receiving on music production and filmmaking. an outstanding liberal arts education. They also discussed the digital production of film and music, film acting, and gave a public presentation on working in Hollywood. 2009 Alumni Fellows Symposium To learn more about next year’s symposium, These wildly popular workshops were the first in a long line of upcoming April 16-18, 2009, please contact the dean’s office events in which knowledge of literature, at 319-273-2725 or e-mail [email protected] mathematics, science, ethics and the other liberal arts can converge into a satisfying, multifaceted career. Did 7

College of Humanities and Fine Arts—Summer 2008 learning with work experiences at the student-run radio station (Cedar River Department Updates Productions) and the student public relations firm. Students also oversee monumental sculpture outside the Art programming for UNI’s cable access Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids. The In August Professor Jeffery channel. And speaking of broadcasting, UNI Gallery also hosted a spectacular Byrd became the head UNI is the only university in Iowa that art exhibition by Russian and American of the Department of Art, receives student scholarship support from children, organized by Professor Jean which is located in the award-winning the Iowa Broadcasters Association. Petsch and Gallery Director Darrell Kamerick Art Building. Studios in the The Department of Communication Taylor. KAB are equipped with a wide range of Studies continues to develop new ways tools and specialized equipment to help of teaching students about the ever- Communication art education, studio art and art history changing role of technology in the Studies majors develop their abilities and expand communication process, with special The high quality of our their vision. attention paid to visual communication programs in public Teaching within the department in all of its aspects. As the department relations, electronic media and is enhanced by frequent lectures adapts to changes in technology, the communication is recognized both and workshops presented by visiting economy and the global situation, we regionally and nationally. The UNI chapter historians, educators, graphic designers remain committed to preparing students of the Public Relations Student Society and artists. As such, students have the to be effective communicators and better of America (PRSSA) has been recognized opportunity to meet and interact with the citizens. twice in five years as the outstanding most successful people working in the chapter in the nation. Similarly, the UNI visual arts today. The department is also Communication student public relations firm (PRide) home to the UNI Gallery of Art. Through Sciences and was recognized as the outstanding an exciting schedule of exhibitions, the Disorders student firm in the nation twice in four gallery brings the work of nationally The department recently years. On an individual level, several and internationally acclaimed artists to changed its name from the Department communication students were chosen campus. The gallery is truly an interactive of Communicative Disorders to the to be keynote presenters at national classroom as students learn through the Department of Communication Sciences academic and professional conferences. direct analysis of artwork in all media. and Disorders. This name change, which The success of our students is a The success of the department, is part of a trend in the field, reflects the direct result of the quality opportunities which is accredited by the National scientific base of much of the preparatory provided by our outstanding faculty. Six Association of Schools of Art and coursework and a national movement faculty members received the Regents Design (NASAD), depends upon the in health care toward evidence-based Award for Faculty Excellence. Others commitment of professors who are practice. UNI’s nationally ranked program received teaching awards at the state also successful artists, designers and is one of 95 academic departments in the and regional levels; were awarded grants scholars with national and international U.S. – nearly one-third – that currently from the Department of Justice, the Iowa reputations. Their work in the field bears contains the word “science” in their name. Humanities Council and the Iowa Arts fruit in the classroom as real-world Undergraduate enrollment in the Council; served in leadership roles for experience forms the foundation for department has doubled since 2002 and national scholarly organizations; worked learning. Recent highlights in professional now stands at 150; our graduate program closely with internship programs; and activity include Professor Mary Frisbee has around 50 students, which is the played key roles in the authorship of Johnson’s exhibition of jewelry at the largest number of full-time graduate national high school learning standards in Smithsonian Institution in Washington, students in any major on campus. The language arts. D.C.; Professor Roy Behrens’ work with department has seen an increase in its Students in communication studies the British Museum on an exhibition graduate student applicant pool in recent are active learners. More than 100 about camouflage; and Professor years. The timing of this growth spurt is 8 students per year enroll in internships; Tom Stancliffe’s commission for the suitable, as more service providers are other students combine classroom University of Northern Iowa CHFA

needed in the field both within the state component of UNI, continues to offer American Council of Teachers of Russian); and nationally. teachers within the state the most, and and internationally. Our faculty brings the In fall 2007 Jennifer Garrett Ph.D. best, in-service educational opportunities world to our students! joined the faculty. Her specialty areas are that have helped keep education in literacy acquisition and school-based Iowa strong and on the cutting edge of Philosophy and practices. A native of Missouri, Garrett research and practice. World Religions completed her B.A. and M.A at Truman The department, as State University in Kirksville and her Ph.D. Modern Languages always, offers excellent at the University of Cincinnati. Varied and exciting undergraduate majors in philosophy and Alison Lemke, M.A., also joined programs for more than the study of religion. In recent years the the department as a part-time clinical 200 majors and minors interdisciplinary ethics minor, which is supervisor; she also serves as coordinator in French, German, Portuguese, Russian available to any UNI student, has become of speech-language pathology services and Spanish are offered within the quite popular. This minor offers students at the Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Department of Modern Languages. an opportunity for ethical reflection Center. Ms. Lemke serves as vice president The department also offers Chinese about issues and careers that interest clinical services for the American Speech language instruction. All language them most, all in the context of rigorous and Hearing Association (ASHA). programs include the study of language, training in ethical theory and critical literature and culture. In addition to the thinking offered by our faculty. English Language department’s on-campus graduate and On the religion side, the department and Literature undergraduate programs, more than 100 has been engaged in a “religious literacy” Centrally located on students participated in study abroad initiative, believing that promoting campus in historic opportunities last year in Russia, France, religious literacy has to be one of the key Baker Hall, the department consists of Spain, Mexico, Chile, Austria and many responsibilities of the study of religion approximately 70 faculty, staff members other countries. at public universities. Most recently and part-time instructors. Within the For the past few years the the department focused on expanded department are such major and minor department has hosted teacher opportunities for UNI students and the programs as English Education, Teaching mentoring workshops in which faculty public to learn more about Islam. In English to Speakers of Other Languages reach out to high school foreign language response to world events the department (TESOL), Creative Writing, Literature, teachers and offer them the opportunity organized or co-sponsored, for example, and Writing programs. In addition to to refresh their ideas on language a performance of the Sufi order whirling offering a wide variety of major and minor teaching. Department members also dervishes from Turkey; lectures on the programs, the department provides a full collaborate with a variety of groups on differences between Sunni and Shi’ite array of Liberal Arts Core courses, ranging campus, including the departments Muslims as well as the Muslim-Christian from College Reading and Writing to of Theatre, Communication Sciences dialogue; and interfaith presentations Humanities. An outstanding graduate and Disorders and English, as well as with Muslim colleagues to church groups, program also continues to grow and the School of Music, the Center for hospital staff and medical professionals. evolve yearly. Multicultural Education, the International The department provides national The department is home to an Student Association, the Hispanic Latino leadership in producing curricular incredibly gifted faculty devoted to Student Union and the Capoeira Club. guidelines for the study of religion in K-12 a balance of teaching, scholarship Members of the department also public schools. Other religious literacy and service to the university, the local participate in activities at the community work within the department includes community and the state of Iowa. The level (El Centro Latinoamericano); the planning and raising funds for expanded North American Review, the oldest state level (Iowa World Languages Roman Catholic Studies curricula literary magazine in the United States, Conference); the regional level (Central and public programs (more Iowans continues to provide a wide variety States Conference on the Teaching of are Roman Catholic than any other of internships and co-op educational Foreign Languages); the national level religious affiliation), and for expanded experiences for students in our programs. (American Association of Teachers of opportunities in the study of the religions 9 The Iowa Writing Project, now an integral German, French, Spanish and Portuguese; of India. The department also hopes to

College of Humanities and Fine Arts—Summer 2008 find the resources to give every major an Exchanges have been established with featuring UNI’s own Jazz Band One. opportunity to study abroad. Poland and Russia, which allow the Students, faculty, staff and supporters On the philosophy and ethics side, department to host students from those continue to remind us how valuable it is two faculty members lead important countries throughout the academic year; to experience the outstanding talents of public programs in applied ethics – we also send faculty and students abroad guest artists. Donna Wood in business ethics and to participate in workshops and teaching Two new faculty members joined the Francis Degnin in medical ethics. experiences. School of Music in 2007. The first is Numerous lectures, panels, conferences There are some fabulous ways in S. Daniel Galyen Ph.D., assistant and consultations are held for campus, which students receive other kinds of professor of music education, director community and professional groups support. In 2007 Travis Walker and Julie of the Panther Marching Band and on ethical issues that confront virtually Baldwin were the first pair of students conductor of the Concert Band and everyone. This year Harry Brod offered selected for the Robert Wise Broadway Symphonic Band. Galyen holds degrees a new course, Just Sex: The Ethics of Tour. Wise (communication/theatre from Virginia Tech, Syracuse University Intimacy, to expand our curriculum to education ’50) created an endowment for and the University of Florida. the ethics of private life in addition to the two outstanding theatre students to go to Korey Barrett also joined our faculty ethics of social policy. New York and see four or more Broadway as assistant professor of vocal coaching and off-Broadway shows, all expenses and collaborative piano. Barrett earned his Theatre paid. And for more than three decades bachelor’s and master’s degrees in vocal The Department of S.T.A.G.E. Inc., Theatre UNI’s support performance from UNI (’98, ’01) and his Theatre offers high-quality organization, has awarded scholarships doctorate from the Eastman School of education and experiences that allow students to devote more time Music. for the liberal arts student who has a to their academic life and development as Be sure to join us September 26 and passion for theatre. Productions and theatre artists. 27, 2008, for the Russell Hall rededication thought-provoking curriculum, the celebration and our 27th annual department’s commitment to working School of Music Scholarship Benefit Concert! with guest artists and our support of The School of Music student creative activity help develop had an incredibly busy well-rounded communicators, problem- and exciting academic solvers and collaborators. year. With the Russell Hall renovation Theatre UNI is the production wing nearing completion and students and of the department and produces four to faculty moving into new offices and five major shows each year, in addition practice spaces, 2008-2009 looks to be a to numerous experimental projects. The groundbreaking year in music education Alumni, here’s how works cover a range of genres and also and student opportunities. you can get (or stay) include collaborations with the School In 2007-2008 we were proud to involved with UNI of Music on musicals and operas. Theatre host the Meryl Norton Hearst Visiting UNI is driven by a group of passionate Artist Series. In November guest artist Learn about volunteer opportunities theatre artists and teachers with a and world-renowned composer Samuel at the Panther Volunteer Network, desire to imbue students with a strong Adler joined us for a full-week residency, www.unialum.org/volunteer/. set of skills, values and standards. They featuring a large ensemble Spotlight possess a diversity of strong professional Series concert, chamber music recital Reconnect with friends, stay backgrounds and connections and are and department-wide lecture and connected and meet new alumni effective in helping students transition reception. The Hearst Series continued in through the people you already into the field and further training. April with the arrival of Grammy award- know at Panther Union, a secure The department also actively pursues winning composer and conductor Maria online networking community. working with a wide range of professional Schneider. Schneider’s four-day residency Learn more with our Powerpoint or 10 guest artists who engage in numerous featured lectures, hands-on arranging PDF tutorial at www.unialum.org. residencies and specialized workshops. workshops and a Spotlight Series concert

University of Northern Iowa CHFA Faculty Bookshelf Faculty members within the college have “Talking the “Playing Mac: A authored books on a variety of topics. Talk: Revolution Novella in Two Acts” We’re proud to introduce you to their in Agricultural by Grant Tracey, most recent works. Communication” by associate professor Adrienne Lamberti, of English. “Inman’s War: A assistant professor of Pocol Press, 2006. Soldier’s Life in a English. Stan Traicheff doesn’t Colored Battalion in Nova Science know why he’s World War II” by Jeff Publishers, Inc., 2007. auditioning for a community theater Copeland, English “Talking the Talk” is the result of a two- production of “42nd department head Street.” Maybe because year study of rural discourse and what and professor. his wife wants a divorce, his oldest Lamberti calls “industrial” discourse. Paragon House son feels awkward around him and his “Talking the Talk” discusses how the Publishers, 2006. youngest son isn’t even talking. Or maybe Western scientific tradition has influenced he just wants a new beginning. Whatever Copeland was inspired to write “Inman’s what is spoken and written, and what his motivation, Stan is transformed by War” after purchasing a suitcase at a St. is considered “valid” professional playing the role of Mac and discovers Louis-area flea market filled with letters communication while excluding friendship, fellowship and romance. sent between a Sgt. Inman Perkins and communication that can’t be scientifically an Olivia Merriweather during World War measured. “Words in Place” II. “Inman’s War” recounts their day-to-day by Siegrun lives, their great love for one another “Zan-Gah: A Wildner, associate and the racial discrimination Perkins Prehistoric professor of faces as part of the “colored” 449th Signal Adventure” by Allan Modern Languages. Construction Battalion. Soon to be a Shickman, emeritus Skarabaeus, 2005. motion picture. faculty member, Department of Art. This bilingual “Fighting Kite” Earthshaker Books, anthology presents by Vince Gotera, 2007. contemporary prose fiction, essays and professor of English poems by well-known writers from the In this action-packed novel, Zan-Gah and editor of The multiethnic and multilingual Italian passes from an uncertain boyhood to a North American province of South Tyrol. A concise history tried-and-proven manhood and a leader Review. of South Tyrolean literature since the among his people. Young adults as well as Pecan Grove Press, 1960s and a glossary of special regional older readers will be deeply moved as the 2007. terms complement this unique selection hero undertakes his quest that leads to of texts. “Fighting Kite” narrates, in verse, the life of captivity, conflict, love and triumph. “Zan- Martin Avila Gotera, the author’s father— Gah” won an Eric Hoffer Book Award as a son, trickster, soldier, schizophrenic, a “Notable” young adult novel and is a visionary, lawyer and workingman. finalist for the ForeWord Magazine Book “Fighting Kite” addresses the shared of the Year award histories of the Philippines and the United States; it also unveils how parents’ lives shape, shade and sharpen their children’s 11 days and nights.

College of Humanities and Fine Arts—Summer 2008 Student Philosophy MajorsExcellence Excel The Life-Changing Nature Senior philosophy major and Honors of Study Abroad student Grant “Due to an ever- Rozeboom shrinking world, we won first find ourselves coming place at the in contact more A look at our prestigious frequently with views Undergraduate and customs different Philosophy than our own,” said Conference Erik Hanson students’ at Dartmouth (German ’07), a graduate student in College. The English with an emphasis in creative conference writing. As an undergrad, Hanson studied outstanding gives abroad for two semesters in Klagenfurt, undergraduates Austria. Since that experience, his world from across has forever changed. the country the opportunity to share “Everyone should think seriously accomplishments their studies of philosophy with fellow about studying abroad,” Hanson said. students. Rozeboom’s winning paper, “Even if they’re not studying a foreign “Freedom Beyond Restraint: An Arendtian language or culture, it feels as if we Critique of the Liberal Tradition,” was need ambassadors with open minds also published in Aporia, Dartmouth’s right now in the global community. My undergraduate journal of Philosophy. studies opened the door to a better Rozeboom is the recipient of UNI’s understanding of the world by not Nadyne Harris Honors Scholarship for only pointing out differences, but by Honors Travel. He was also a Presidential celebrating them [and] reinforcing Scholar, which recognized his outstanding similarities as well.” academic performance and promise. John Fordyce ’08 (philosophy) scored in the 99th percentile on the Law School Admission Test and was accepted into this fall’s class at Harvard. Fordyce is one of only a few UNI graduates to be 12 accepted into Harvard Law, the top-rated law school in the country.

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Students Participate in College Announces Dean’s Sharing Research, Research Symposium Scholars Showing Designs This spring’s annual Graduate Research Four freshmen were named CHFA Dean’s As an independent study project to Symposium provided a venue for CHFA Scholars and will receive $5,000 per year prepare for graduate school, Vanessa students in master’s-level programs to for their four years at UNI. To be selected, Sheppard (communication/theatre present their research to their peers, recipients must have an ACT score of 27 art ’08) researched, read and sketched professors and a college panel of judges. or higher, rank in the upper 15 percent of Receiving first place and $1,500 was their high school graduating class, declare Sergei Golitsinski (communication a major within the college and maintain studies, computer science ’07) for his at least a 3.5 GPA. thesis “Significance of the General Public Dean’s Scholars Sarah for Public Relations: A Study of the Schreitmueller and Spencer Walrath Blogosphere’s Impact on the October said they probably could not have 2006 Edelman/Wal-Mart Crisis.” Golitsinski afforded to come to UNI had it not been wrote a computer program to collect for the Dean’s Scholarship. “If I didn’t blog discussions of an unsuccessful PR receive some serious scholarships I knew strategy and offered a revision of standard I’d have to attend a community college, PR theory of the general public. which wasn’t the right fit for me,” said Placing second and receiving Walrath. “My family and I thank everyone ideas to create appropriate, historically $1,000 was Rebecca Buel (graduate who donated to the Dean’s Fund. Without accurate scenic designs for Ibsen’s play assistant in communication studies) for your support, I wouldn’t be at UNI.”” “Pillars of Society.” Because of the strength her research paper on how universities In addition to a generous scholarship, of her work and her eagerness to share rhetorically deal with overbearing parents, Dean’s Scholars Christina Goering with others, Sheppard was chosen to “University Response to Helicopter and Christine Appleby are grateful for present her research and designs to Iowa Parents through the Lens of Family the free tickets they receive to attend legislators and the Board of Regents, Therapy.” Third prize was shared among performances at the Gallagher-Bluedorn State of Iowa. Sheppard spoke at the Chelsea Clock Bell (communicative Performing Arts Center. Goering said, “I’ve capitol and on campus about the type disorders ’06), “Comparing the Effects of witnessed of research that is and can be done at Sung Versus Spoken Lyrics on Speech the finesse UNI, how research can be applied to and Language Acquisition in Late-Talking of Hindu her major and other majors on campus, Toddlers”; April E. Cook (English, music dances, heard and how UNI research can be applied ’07) “Syntagmatics and Synaesthetic the heart of nationwide and in the future. Sheppard Signification: Joyce, Schoenberg, and the Africa beat is the recipient of the Eleanor J. and Frank Dissolution of Tonality”; and Amanda F. to Ugandan W. Starr Theatre Scholarship, which is Nolte (communication/theatre Arts ’05; drums, awarded to incoming Iowa freshman Dean’s Scholars Goering M.A. communication studies ’07), “Staging laughed with theatre majors who maintain a 3.0 GPA or (left) and Appleby Purity: Purity Balls and Virginity Pledges as comedians higher.. the Performance of Female Subjection.” and much Your gifts to the Dean’s Fund for Each student received $750. Cash prizes more! The Dean’s Scholar program Excellence can help even more were provided by the Dean’s Fund for [fosters] an emotional appreciation of students reach their academic Excellence. the arts that flourishes with each new and professional goals. Contact encounter.” Development Director Michelle Rourke at [email protected] or 319-273- 13 3915 to learn more about making a gift.

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Remembering the Holocaust college and our The exhibit “Justice Illuminated: The Art of Arthur Szyk” came to UNI as part of the college’s Holocaust Remembrance and major programs Education Program, sponsored by the Meryl Norton Hearst Lecture Series. Szyk, pronounced “Shick” (1894-1951), “Satan Leads the Ball” by Arthur Szyk was a Polish Jewish artist trained in Paris and Krakow. He immigrated to the U.S. (www.Szyk.org) in 1940 to escape Europe in the wake In addition to this traveling exhibit, of the Holocaust and to build American campus and community members were support to join the fight against Nazism educated on the Holocaust – its history, lasting impact and representations of European Jews and other Nazi persecutions – through concerts, lectures, films and panel discussions. In so doing, the memory of those who suffered and died under Nazi tyranny was honored, as well as those who fought for the liberation of Europe from Nazi rule, and are still alive.

“Ink and Blood 2” by Arthur Szyk

and Fascism. Szyk’s work celebrates “the moral values of liberty, democracy and peace while denigrating the social vices 14 of repression, persecution and tyranny.”

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Reaching Out to the World world. “Entertainment Tonight” co-anchor is available to all participants as well. Students and communication sciences Mark Steines (communications/radio Since its inception, nearly 10,000 and disorders Professor Ken Bleile spent TV ’86), Around the Corner Productions Iowa teachers have participated in a good portion of last summer preparing co-owner Eric Braley (communication/ the project to help raise the level for and providing services to children with electronic media ’03; M.A. communication of enthusiasm and overall writing communication studies ’05) were just two of the alumni achievement of Iowa students. This disorders in experts on hand to help students gain year marks the 31st anniversary of the Nicaragua. This that all-important edge. program, which has been instrumental July they went A number of full and partial in establishing Iowa’s reputation for again. scholarships producing well-educated students across For two were provided the curriculum. Learn more about the IWP weeks Professor through by contacting Jim Davis at james.davis@ Bleile and generous uni.edu or 319-273-3842. 27 students funding by from UNI’s the Iowa Ancient Scriptures communication Broadcasters Translated Bleile sciences and Association. In November, Oxford University Press disorders, To learn released “A New English Translation social work and modern languages more about of the Septuagint” translated, in part, departments, as well as students from San this year’s by Kenneth Atkinson, associate Jose State University in California, worked workshop, Fritch professor of religion and philosophy. The in schools and in orphanages for children contact Septuagint is a translation of the ancient with disabilities. The group evaluated and Department Head John Fritch at 319- Jewish scriptures from around 250 B.C., treated speech, language and hearing 273-6618 or [email protected]. along with books later removed from the disorders. Says Professor Bleile, “It’s official canon almost impossible to understand how Educating Educators of scripture. important speech-language pathology The Iowa Writing Project (IWP), under the Atkinson was and audiology are until you see a country direction of Assistant Professor of English part of an where the professions barely exist.” Jim Davis, is once again offering summer international institutes/ team of We’re Rolling! workshops scholars The Department of Communication on the UNI who helped Studies sponsored its annual Fast Forward campus to complete the Electronic Media Conference to prepare help improve translation. undergraduates and further educate and add Atkinson working professionals for the competitive consistency to translated Atkinson business of broadcast news. This fast- the practice of one of the paced, one- the teaching Septuagint’s 41 books, “Psalms of day workshop of writing from Solomon” – a book of poetic writings that kindergarten fits between the Old and New Testament covered such Davis topics as through and tells the story of a people awaiting the basics of college, across disciplines. a warrior Messiah. “A New English reporting, what After completing their three-week Translation of the Septuagint” is available employers are summer institute, many teachers elect in stores, online and at looking for in an IWP seminar during the school www.ccat.sas.upenn.edu/nets/edition. new hires and year. Others choose a summer Level II multitasking in workshop or a workshop on writing and 15 a multiplatform Steines literature. An annual statewide conference

College of Humanities and Fine Arts—Summer 2008 1965 Ed McMahon (music) retired as director of Waunita (Kerr) Gibbons (English) was high school bands and instrumental music at Class Notes recently credentialed by the Board for Central Community Schools. He worked for Certification of Genealogists. She lives in the district for 32 years. 1948 Missouri City, Texas. Wayne Gard (music) retired after selling his Michael Hogan (English) was named 1969 music store in Lakewood, Calif. Gard taught president of the University of Connecticut. He Dianne (Alford) Shaw (music) is a national in the Iowa and California public schools and was formerly a vice president and provost at sales consultant for the Birmingham Jefferson was head of the music department (10 years) the University of Iowa. County Convention and Visitors Bureau in and the choral department (17 years) at Long Carroll Lang (art) is pastor at Church of the Alabama. Beach City College. Damascus Road, a prison congregation in Fort Dodge and Rockwell City. 1970 1949 Sharon Burns-Knutson (art) retired after Kathryn (Lomen) Walker Poen (music) has 1966 teaching 37 years at Lemme Elementary a piano studio and is director of the Flagstaff Robert Iverson (M.A.; music) retired from School in Iowa City. Light Opera Company in Arizona. teaching music in Alexandria, Minn. Iverson Charmaine (Shreve) Dapena (art) is the is the co-founder and president of the art director for Indiana Alumni Magazine and 1952 Alexandria Area Arts Association. received a University and College Designer’s Warren Hatfield (music) received six Grammy nominations for his album “Smile.” Hatfield lives Proud music alumna returns to UNI in Phoenix where he performs with various As a professional singer, Sheri Greenawald (music ’68) has appeared in jazz groups. He taught at South Dakota State major leading operatic roles under the world’s most famous conductors University for 33 years and was head of the in the most prestigious international opera houses and concert halls music department for 27 years. around the globe. She has sung featured roles with the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, the Munich State 1955 Opera, Paris’ Chatelet Theater, the Seattle Opera Company, Naples’ Teatro Audrey Coburn (music) retired from teaching San Carlos and many, many others. Greenawald also toured with in Chesterton, Ind. She’s traveled the country Leonard Bernstein and the Israel Philharmonic to New York, London, by driving support vehicles for bicycle riders Zurich, Naples and Paris. and has also taken several long-distance trips on a motor scooter. Greenawald, a graduate of the Professional Studies Program at the Jack McAuley (M.A. comm/theatre arts) Julliard School in New York, taught at the Boston Conservatory for several years before published two college texts and is a professor accepting her current position as director of the San Francisco Opera Center. A proud UNI emeritus from Grossmont College in California. alumna, Greenawald has returned to campus numerous times as a visiting artist, performer and teacher of master classes for students. She has also performed with the Northern Iowa 1958 Symphony Orchestra at UNI Scholarship Benefit Concerts to raise funds for students. At this Sharon Hann (art) retired after teaching at spring’s commencement ceremony, the university presented Greenawald with an honorary Des Moines Area Community College for doctorate degree. 30 years. She lives in Denver, Colo. 1968 Association award for excellence in design. 1959 William Andrews (English; M.A. library Mike Gallagher (English) is vice president of Deloy Davidsen (music; M.A. ’62) retired science ’72; M.A. media ’76) is president of human resources for Harrah’s and Horseshoe as head of the music department at Bakersfield College in California. casinos in Council Bluffs. Marshalltown Community College. Linda (Pashby) Kaufman (English) is an Ken Steinkamp (art) retired ordained Unitarian Universalist minister from American Airlines to and spiritual director working as a hospital devote time to his art career 1960 chaplain in Seattle, Wash. Richard Marcussen (art) coaches swimming and other artistic endeavors. Gary Kelley (art) was at Cedar Falls High School. Steinkamp, who lives in inducted into the Society of Mystic, Conn., has had Illustrators Hall of Fame. Kelley numerous works exhibited 1964 Steinkamp has created illustrations for throughout the United States. Patsy (Wilson) Martin (English) taught Time, Newsweek, The New Larry Untiet (comm/theatre arts) was 9th-grade English for 43 years, 41 of those in Yorker, Atlantic Monthly, inducted into the Iowa High School Speech Clarinda. She is now retired. Rolling Stone and several Association Hall of Fame. He teaches at Donald Stine (music) retired from teaching Kelley picture books. He has been Spencer High School and has held numerous music and plays in the Eastern Iowa Brass Band commissioned by the NFL, NBA and Barnes & positions with the IHSSA. with his wife, Judy (Johnson) Stine (music Noble, and was an official artist for the Mireya (Bernal) Wenthold (English) retired ’69). Mr. Stine founded the band in 1986. Kentucky Derby. from teaching in 2006. She lives in Naples, Fla., 16 with husband Dennis Wenthold (physical

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education/health ’72). Next year they plan 1973 Jan Hoffman (French) lives in Waterloo and is to move to El Valle, Panama, and take over Sandra (Witt) Adelmund (English) is director a board member for the Black Hawk Center for Cabanas Potosi, a company that rents cabins in of North Star Academy in Minneapolis. Independent Living. the Panamanian mountains. In 2007 she led the student body on a tour of Susan (Seeber) Ney (comm/theatre arts) Rome, Florence and Athens. lives in Cresco and is a guidance counselor for 1971 Jim Linahon (music) is president and owner the St. Ansgar Community School District. Jane (Matousek) Boye (English; M.A. student of LMP Studios, a state-of-the-art analog and Kim Strunk (art) teaches Science at West High personnel services/secondary guidance digital recording facility based in LA. Linahon School in Davenport and received a Teacher of counseling ’72) teaches English at Valley started off as a trumpet and flugelhorn player the Year award for his conservation activities Lutheran High School in Phoenix, Ariz. at UNI, moved to LA in 1975, and has since with students. Strunk maintains a farm that’s Delores (Coney) Brown (Spanish) retired in created more than 300 recording projects for enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program. 2004 as an administrator and Spanish teacher film, television, radio, musical theater and CD/ Grant Veeder (English; M.A. history ’79) for Dekalb County Schools in Atlanta, Ga. DVD. He received two Grammy nominations is the Iowa representative to the National Jim Kern (comm/theatre arts) was named for his work on Warren Hatfield’s (’52) album Association of Counties board of directors. executive director of Brucemore historic “Smile.” Jean Wilson (English; M.A. English ’76) will mansion in Cedar Rapids. Marnell (Keas) Lyle (English; M.A. education have five novels published this year. The chase Bruce Somerville (comm/theatre arts) played ’84) retired from teaching in the Cedar Falls scene in her second book, “Your Saving Grace,” Hubert in the production “Life x 3” in Fort Community School District. takes place in Cedar Falls. She lives in Savage, Myers and Naples, Fla. He lives in Marco Island, Joann Mackin (German; M.A. ’75) was Minn. Fla., and has had works of art displayed in appointed advocacy specialist for the Iowa several venues. State Education Association. She lives in 1975 Jeff Steitzer (comm/theatre arts) has Bodensteiner pens memoir performed in productions across the United ”Growing Up Country: Memories of an Iowa States and currently plays the town mayor in Farm Girl,” written by Carol Denter the Broadway revival of “Inherit the Wind.” Bodensteiner (comm education ’72) captures Jeffrey Tower (music) is an award-winning life on her family’s dairy farm in the 1950s. band director at Hemet High School in Throughout this memoir, Bodensteiner takes Hemet, Calif. He performed on the Grammy- readers back to a simpler time when she nominated album “Smile,” produced by attended class in a one-room schoolhouse, sold Warren Hatfield (’52) and James Linahon radishes from her 4-H garden and worked side- (’73). by-side with her parents to finish daily chores.

Bodensteiner spent most of her career in public relations, most notably 1976 Janice (Steger) Hanish as president of CMF&Z, one of the Midwest’s largest business-to-business public relations (Spanish; M.A. ’77) is assistant firms. Since 1999 she has worked as an independent consultant with agribusiness and higher vice president for outreach education clients and teaches writing at Drake University, which is where she earned her M.A. and special programs at UNI. in mass communications. Order your copy of “Growing Up Country” at She has been employed by www.carolbodensteiner.com. the university since 1977.

Hampton with husband Lance Wilson Hanish 1972 (science ’71; M.A. German ’80). Margaret (Ruth) Herman (French) teaches Deborah (Merrit) Menning (English) is a 1977 Connie Coltrane (communicative disorders; English as a second language at the substitute teacher at Guthrie Center High M.A. ’79) received the Alice Buffet Outstanding Hmong-American Partnership Learning Center School, teaching short stories and advanced Teacher Award given annually to 15 teachers in St. Paul, Minn. composition. in the Omaha, Neb., area. Karen (Bottjen) Hoyt (art) is co-director of Meredith Miller (comm/theatre arts; the Marion, Iowa, Cultural and Entertainment M.A. education ’82) retired as principal of District. She has been an art teacher for 35 Independence Middle School, a position he 1978 years. held for 20 years. Jean (Michaelsen) Carlisle William Kaufman (English) was named (comm/theatre arts; M.A. ’81) Personal Cruise Consultant of the Year for 1974 appeared in “Lend Me A Tenor” Holland America Line, Inc. for achieving Mary (Hausman) Citta (music) was at the Cedar Falls Community revenue excellence. He lives in Shoreline, recognized as an outstanding music educator Theatre. She works for the UNI Wash. by Heritage Festivals. She teaches music at Foundation. Peter Lytle (art) created the first home to Waterloo West High School. Carlisle receive a platinum certification from the U.S. Xuchitl (Nodarse) Coso (Spanish; M.A. Green Building Council. Lytle is executive counseling ’80) is director of career director and founder of Live Green, Live Smart. development at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Fla. 17

College of Humanities and Fine Arts—Summer 2008 Esser becomes Cox president Scott Johnson (English) is assistant dean in the College Pat Esser (individual studies ’79; comm media ’82) is president of Cox of Social and Behavioral Communications, Inc., a multiservice broadband communications and Sciences at the University of entertainment company. In his first year as president in 2006, the Arizona. company was honored with five J.D. Power and Associates awards, with Jeffrey Kaplan (comm/ honors in all three service categories: video, residential telephone and PR) lives in Dallas, Texas, high-speed Internet. In 2007 Cox earned J.D. Power’s highest honors for Johnson and is director of sales for residential telephone customer satisfaction in the Northeast, Southwest Optoma Technologies, where he develops the and Western regions. That same year Esser was named the industry’s first company’s professional audio/video business Executive of the Year by Multichannel News. unit. Esser is treasurer of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association and serves on the boards of directors of C-SPAN, Cable in the Classroom and many 1986 others; he is also a Southeastern Trustee of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. In 2003 UNI Timothy Crawford (theatre arts) is technical presented Esser with the Heritage Honours Alumni Achievement Award. director of Drugs, Nutrition and Cosmetics for Basic Solutions in Simi Valley, Calif. He is in charge of all scientific affairs for the company 1979 Iowa Department of Public Health. with three patents pending. Thomas Riter (comm/radio TV) is associate Randy Atkinson (music; M.M. ’89) is the Steve Goodhue (comm/PR) is president of farm director for WNAX radio in Yankton, S.D. honor band chair for the All-Iowa Eighth- First American Bank in Des Moines. In March he received the Milton J. Hakel Award Grade Honor Band of the Iowa Bandmasters Linda Larson-Hoopes (comm/PR) is vice from the National Farmers Union as the top Association. president for marketing and admission at agriculture news reporter in the country. Riter Dennis Edwards (comm/PR) is president and Waldorf College in Forest City. She was also received a media award from the South CEO of the Greater Raleigh (NC) Convention previously the director of admission at Upper Dakota Pork Producers Council. and Business Bureau. He has 25 years of Iowa University in Fayette. experience in the convention and tourism business. 1987 1980 Gregory Nordmeyer (music) is vice president Leesa (Cutler) Talbot (English) received the Theresa (Lambertsen) Gordy (English) and general manager of managed products at 2007 Gold Star Award for Outstanding joined ACT in Iowa City as senior corporate Ameriprise Financial in Minneapolis. Teaching sponsored by the R.J. McElroy Trust communications associate. Clark Porter (religion; Ed. S. ’89) teaches and KWWL Television. Talbot teaches English at classes in the Expanded Learning Program Holmes Junior High School in Cedar Falls. 1988 at Hoover Elementary in Waterloo, which Melia Tatman (English) works in the children’s Tom Schoffelman (comm/PR) is director challenges academically gifted students. programming department at the Cedar Rapids of marketing and public relations at Conroe Public Library. She also writes a monthly Regional Medical Center in Conroe, Texas. column for the Cedar Rapids Gazette about 1984 new library items. Elaine Johnson (comm/PR) is a sales 1989 Lance Wilson (M.A. German) retired from John associate with Weichert Realtors and a Troy Dannen (comm/PR) Deere Engine Works in Waterloo. He and his member of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Board received the UNI Alumni wife Joann Mackin (German ’73; M.A. German of Realtors. She recently earned the e-PRO Association’s Young Alumni ’75) live in Hampton. Internet Professional certification. Award through the Heritage William Potter (comm/radio TV) is the New Honours program. The award England regional sales manager for Universal is presented annually to a 1981 Computer Systems/Reynolds & Reynolds Co. Martha (Kernan) Bangston (English) won professionally successful and lives in North Grosvenor Dale, Conn. Dannen Wal-Mart’s Teacher of the Year award for the graduate who’s been active in Shenandoah area. the life of the university early in his/her career. Marcia (Bull) Hahn (comm/PR) is an assistant 1985 Dannen was recently named UNI’s athletic editor for the magazine Farmers’ Markets Today. Polly Carver-Kimm (comm/radio TV) is director. the public information officer for the Iowa James O’Connor (comm/PR) Department of Public Health. She was formerly was named assistant vice 1982 a news director and co-host of the morning John Couture (comm/theatre arts) is a project president for marketing and show at KIOA and the Des Moines Radio manager for Sprint Nextel and lives in Lees public relations at UNI. He has Group. Carver-Kimm also does freelance Summit, Mo. been employed by the recording work and has hosted the national university since 1999. Powerball lottery drawing. Gregory Reese (comm/ O’Connor 1983 David Hartman (English) was elected vice radio TV; M.A. comm training Joyce Allard (comm/PR) lives in Grimes and president of the Ronald McDonald House technology ’02) lives in Dysart and is the Floyd is director of communications for Special board of directors in Des Moines. He has been County extension education director. 18 Olympics Iowa. She most recently served as a member of the board since January 1999. the community education coordinator at the

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1990 Sarah (McDonald) Holmes (comm/PR; M.A. Dakota State University. She has published two Norm Bogunia (comm/radio TV) is the college/university student services ’94) was poetry chapbooks: “Unbound and Branded” afternoon drive announcer with Cox Radio in elected vice president/president-elect for the explores media treatment of women’s bodies; Dayton, Ohio. He also does voiceover work as Upper Midwest Region of the Association of “The Love of Unreal Things” is inspired by the Norm Kelly. College and University Housing Officers. She life of Catherine of Siena. Bradley Jensen (M.M.) received a 2007 Gold lives in Des Moines. Joe Surma (comm/broadcasting) is public Star Award for Outstanding Teaching, which Lisa (Squires) White (music) is alumni relations and marketing coordinator at is co-sponsored by the R.J. McElroy Trust and director at Cornell College in Mount Vernon. Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare in Waterloo. KWWL Television. Jensen teaches music at He chaired the 2008 My Waterloo Days festival. Hudson Community Schools. 1993 Tamara Thies (music; M.A. ’97) lives in Keokuk Shawn (Hann) Hawkins (comm/theatre arts) 1996 and teaches at West Branch Elementary School. teaches theatre at the Denver School of the Lisa (Fuller) Gernant (music, Spanish; M.A. She received certification from the National Arts in Colorado. computer science ’01) is a supply management Board for Professional Teaching Standards in Mitchell Matthews (comm/PR) lives in West business analyst for Repetitive Manufacturing 2007. Des Moines and is owner of the Matthews and lives in Waterloo. Carol Olson (comm/radio TV) serves in the Group. James Harken (comm/electronic media) is a Army National Guard in Alexandria, Va. She was Susan (Loftus) Munnik (music) is executive public relations officer for the Arizona Game promoted to lieutenant colonel and currently director of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony. and Fish Department. serves as the Equipping Branch chief. Olson is a Dan Schuster (art) appeared as a guest artist Charles Silverberg (comm/PR) is the strategic veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. on HGTV’s “That’s Clever!,” showcasing his account manager for Hibbett Sports, a retail sculptures and how they’re created. He was sporting goods chain. He lives in Norcross, Ga. 1991 also recognized in an artist spotlight editorial Aimee (Deimerly) Snyder (comm/ Kent Abrahamson (English) is principal of in Log Home Living magazine. organizational comm) won the Ribbon Award Valley Southwoods Freshman High School 1994 in the Candy Clinic First Timer’s category at the in West Des Moines. He was previously an Denise (Steines) Forney (comm/PR) is a Retail Confectioners International Convention assistant women’s basketball coach at Missouri corporate trainer for Kemin Industries in Des and Industry Exposition in Springfield, Mo. She State University. Moines. She also sings and plays guitar in a works for Lillie Mae Chocolate in Marshalltown. Janet (Rabb) Bealles (communicative Christian rock band. Nicholle (Judas) Stone (English; M.A. disorders) lives in Dundas, Minn., and is a Nancy (Kortenkamp) Mikel (M.A. audiology) comm training technology ’97) is director of speech-language pathologist for the Randolph competed in the 2007 Wisconsin Ironman learning technology services at the University School District. Triathlon and finished in 14:27:09. Mikel is a of Wisconsin-Stout. She received the 2007 Dan Cox (social science; M.A. Spanish ’01) is pediatric audiologist in the Pediatric Cochlear Chancellor’s Academic Staff Award for an assistant principal at Waterloo East High Implant Program at the University of Wisconsin Excellence. School. He was formerly principal at Valley Hospital Audiology Clinic. Krista Voda (comm/ Lutheran School in Cedar Falls. Maryjo (Block) Williams (English) teaches electronic media) is a reporter Natalie (Eilderts) Kracht (comm/PR) is a English at Dubuque Senior High School. for Fox and the Speed business development coordinator for Allen Michael Williams (English) is Network, covering NASCAR Occupational Health. She lives in Grundy a copy editor at the Dubuque and other sports. Center. Telegraph Herald. Kathleen (Till) Stange (accounting, Spanish) Voda 1997 was named one of “40 under 40” outstanding 1995 Jennifer (Korgmeier) business professionals by the Des Moines Kiplin Kellogg comm/PR) is Allemann (comm/PR) was one of 10 finalists Business Record. Stange is investor relations in a People magazine style makeover contest. Williams director of mid-market sales vice president at FBL Financial Group, Inc. in for McLeodUSA in Hiawatha. She lives in St. Louis. West Des Moines, a member of United Way of He has been with the company since March Heather (Winterhof) Fromm (art) lives in Central Iowa’s Women’s Leadership Connection 1997. Waverly and is assistant vice president and committee and a founder/member of the Erik Ladner (French, Spanish; M.A. Spanish account manager for Lincoln Savings Bank Professional Women’s Networking Group. ’97) is an assistant professor of Spanish at Financial. Central College in Pella. 1992 Josh Mateer (art) is a senior designer at 1998 Kevin Hoferer (music) teaches jazz Stamats, Inc. in Cedar Rapids. Rebecca Kauten (English; M.P.P. ’06) is the improvisation, jazz combos and the saxophone Todd Munnik (music; M.M. ’99) is a watershed coordinator for the Black Hawk Soil quartet at Mansfield University in Mansfield, programmer with Smart Public Safety in and Water Conservation District. She presents Pa. He also taught at the University of Waterloo. on municipal storm water management at Oregon, Western Oregon University and Des Mark Rixner (comm/theatre arts) is the drama national conferences. Moines Area Community College. Hoferer coach at North High School in Des Moines. has performed and recorded with the Jared In addition, he has organized the donation of Burrows Quartet since 1998 and has been a prom attire for needy students for three years. featured soloist in various jazz festivals and Christine Stewart-Nunez (English) is an 19 ensembles. assistant professor of creative writing at South

College of Humanities and Fine Arts—Summer 2008 1998 retain and attract young adults to work and was commissioned for the project by a Michelle (Greene) Keller (comm/ live in the state. She was selected as one of “20 local nonprofit organization and received organizational comm) is the business manager Under 40” outstanding business professionals funding from city institutions, private donors for operating room and surgical services at the for 2007 by the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier. and grants. The piece is based around a University of Iowa Hospitals. Golden is assistant director of communication deteriorating 60-foot smokestack. Douglas Lestina (comm/theatre arts) teaches and marketing and news director at Wartburg Christina (Kuehl) Geweke (comm/ drama at City High School in Iowa City. College. organizational comm) is store manager for Mindy (Coe) Griffin (music education) is an Wells Fargo at its Main Street location in Cedar Iowa State Patrol trooper at the Mason City Falls. 1999 post. Nick Glew (comm/electronic media) is a William Coghill-Behrends (Russian, German) Lucinda (Diggins) Lear (music; M.A. ’03) private banking officer with Cedar Rapids Bank is the associate director of the Educational received the Iowa Music Teachers Association and Trust. Placement Office at the University of Iowa. Distinguished Service Award. She is an Nick Pfeiffer (comm/PR) was named to David Hildahl (comm/PR) is independent piano and voice teacher in the Iowa Bankers Association’s marketing a senior copywriter at Hellman Waterloo. committee. He is a marketing officer at Iowa in Waterloo, a full-service Tracy (Garrett) Routsong (M.A. comm State Bank and Trust in Iowa City. marketing, advertising and studies) is an assistant professor of Cheryl Ritz (comm/PR) is the director of fund public relations firm. communication at Washburn University in development for the American Red Cross Daniel Hosea (comm) Topeka, Kan. Hawkeye Chapter. She lives in Waterloo. was featured on the TV Hildahl Jennifer (Noehl) Rusch (comm/PR) Jill (Hathaway) Wheeler (English) teaches Guide Network’s “Who Will is executive director of the Volunteer English and drama at Carlisle High School. She Be America’s Next Producer?” Ten aspiring Center of the Cedar Valley. Governor Chet is also pursing a master’s degree in literature at producers competed for $100,000, a Culver recently appointed her to the Iowa Iowa State University. production office in Hollywood and a deal Commission on Volunteer Service. with TV Guide. He previously worked for CNN. Steven Krob (English) is marketing 2003 coordinator at BSB Design in West Des Moines. 2001 Jensen Barnes (art) is pursuing a master’s He previously taught writing at Adel-DeSoto- Kathy Cameron (M.M.) presented a session degree in graphic design at Yale University. He Minburn High School. on intermediate-level flute repertoire at the previously worked as a book designer. David Leto (comm/organizational comm) is Ohio Music Educators Association’s annual Molly Duggan (comm/organizational comm) director of technology at the Palmer Group in conference. She is currently pursuing her joined VGM Financial Services as a regional West Des Moines. Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Ohio State account manager. Karen Pitcher (English) completed her Ph.D. University. Cameron works for the university Jennifer (Fischels) Pratt (comm/PR) is a real in Communication Studies at the University P-12 Project and teaches middle school estate agent and lives in Coralville. of Iowa. She is an assistant professor of general music for St. James the Less School Laura Riskedahl (art) is a metadata librarian communications at Eckerd College in St. in Columbus, Ohio, and St. Agatha School in at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa. Petersburg, Fla. Upper Arlington, Ohio. Ann (Walkup) Schlapia (comm/PR) is Stacy Reinhart (communicative disorders) is Nick Caster (English) was named senior editor the bookstore manager for Southwestern an audiologist and co-owner of The Hearing in English Language Arts at Buckle Down Community College, which has campuses in Clinic, Windsor Heights. She lives in West Des Publishing in Iowa City. Creston, Red Oak and Osceola. Moines. Jeffrey Dieken (English) is the principal at Lisa Schmitz (music) is a media relations Kate (Sander) Basi (M.M.) has been Hudson High School. specialist for Hendrick Motorsports in the composing and playing music since Jennifer Dodd (comm/interpersonal comm) NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. She lives in graduating from UNI. Her collection of is a manager and esthetician at Bell Nichol Huntersville, N.C. instrumentals titled “Times and Seasons” was Spalon in Waterloo. Vicki Truka Schmitz (art) teaches art at a published this year. Elda Elizondo (M.A. TESOL) is curriculum K-8 school for gifted and talented students in Matt Tracy (English) received the 2007 development coordinator at Costa Rican- Huntington Beach, Calif. Gold Star Award for Outstanding Teaching, North American Binational Center and lives in Patrick Shanahan (comm/theatre arts) sponsored by the R.J. McElroy Trust and KWWL San Juan, Puerto Rico. received his master’s degree in educational Television. Tracy teaches English at East High Allison (Cink) Rickels (comm/PR) is leadership from Northern Arizona University. School in Waterloo. executive director and CEO of the FarmHouse He teaches theatre at Maryvale High School in Foundation in Kansas City, Mo. The foundation Phoenix. supports the educational and leadership Charlyn (Fink) Williams (art) is a travelers 2000 programs of FarmHouse, an agricultural- patient care coordinator for VGM Homelink in Matthew Buckley (comm/PR) teaches at Kofa related fraternity located on campuses Cedar Falls. High School in Yuma, Ariz. throughout the U.S. and Canada. Sheryl Dietzenbach (comm) is working at Sole, McManus, Pearson & Willems, P.C. law 2004 firm in Cedar Rapids. 2002 Molly Ammons (Russian) works for Karris Golden (M.A. English) was appointed Gillian Christy (art) completed her public Lutheran Services in Iowa as program and to the Generation Iowa Commission by art sculpture “Embrace” as an urban signifier career exploration supervisor for Refugee 20 Governor Chet Culver. The commission helps for a neighborhood in Providence, R.I. She Cooperative Services. She lives in Des Moines.

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Jill Brimeyer (art) joined the Meyocks and public relations firm in Waterloo. Western Dubuque County Community School Group as a designer and art director. She was Ashley Feht (theatre) works at Jiva Salonspa District. previously a graphic designer with Dyton in Cedar Falls. She received her cosmetology Adam Rohlfsen (art) works for Andrews Creative. license in April 2007. Prestressed Concrete Inc. in Clear Lake. Brittany (Fessler) Jungck (English) is an Molly (Nichols) Fitch (comm/electronic Nicole (Skinner) White (comm/ education manager for Junior Achievement of media) is a news anchor at WXOW- TV 19 in La organizational comm) works for Acute Care, Eastern Iowa, Inc. Crosse, Wis. Inc. in Ankeny. Hillary (Brockshus) Kisker (English) is an Larry Gardemann (English) teaches in the 2007 eighth-grade communication arts teacher Vinton-Shellesburg School District. Sarah Adkins (comm/PR) joined in Liberty, Mo. She is also pursing a master’s Katie Patterson (comm/electronic media) Management Recruiters of Cedar Rapids as degree in teacher leadership at Northwest is an account executive for WHO-TV in project coordinator. Missouri State University. Des Moines. She was previously account Nicholas Bray (art) is a graphic designer at Michele (Nielsen) Ott (the study of religion) coordinator at Two Rivers Marketing and also Darning Pixels, Inc. in Waterloo. graduated from Vanderbilt University Divinity worked in sales and marketing for Iowa Ice Wei-erh Chen (religion, economics) is one School with a Master of Theological Studies Hockey. of only seven recipients of an $18,000 dean’s degree. She lives in Antioch, Tenn. scholarship at Vanderbilt University Divinity Brian Noble (comm/PR) is a recruiter at H&R 2006 School for the Master of Theological Studies Block World Headquarters in Kansas City, Mo. Nancy Dostal (English) teaches language arts degree program. Jamie (Tegeler) Sauer (art) is vice president at South Tama County High School. Kari Fokken (English) teaches language arts of marketing at Enmon Accessories in Denton, Laura Ernst (art) is a graphic designer at at Saydel High School in Des Moines. She also Texas. ME&V. She also participates in juggling coaches competitive speech. Elizabeth (Nottger) Van Dyke (English) competitions. Amber O’Connell (comm/PR) is marketing teaches English and reading at Tipton Middle Mindy Fischer (comm/electronic media) is a coordinator for Barmuda Corporation. She lives School. territory manager for Mudd Advertising. in Cedar Falls. Katie Zimmerly (comm/electronic media) is a Megan Friedman (comm/interpersonal Katie Schorsch (comm/PR) is a marketing health and safety program coordinator for the comm) is an education associate for VGM specialist for Brainstorm Marketing and lives in American Red Cross Black Hawk Chapter. Education. Des Moines. Marcus Payzant (art) lives in Aaron Tilton (German) helped create a bike 2005 Tempe, Ariz., and has four tour program in St. Petersburg, Russia, that Jennifer Anderson (Spanish) teaches Spanish works of art featured in the emphasizes historical landmarks. He also at Williamsburg High School. Tempe Public Library’s teaches at a St. Petersburg university. Terra (Kelley) Burt (art) teaches art at Connections Cafe. He is also John Wiedenheft (comm/electronic media) Waukee Middle School. part of an Artlink exhibition in is producer/director at KSMQ in Austin, Minn. Abby Donnenwerth (comm/PR; M.A. Phoenix. Payzant comm studies ’07) is an account executive for Ben Ressler (art) is an Hellman, a full-service marketing, advertising elementary and high school art teacher for the

Two theatre students took an all-expenses paid trip to Broadway this summer, compliments of Robert O. Wise ’50, 1930-2005.

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College of Humanities and Fine Arts—Summer 2008 Russell Hall dedication ceremony A weekend of music and celebration will be held this fall in honor of the newly renovated Russell Hall music building. A dedication ceremony will be held Friday, September 26, at 3 p.m. in Russell. At 7:30 p.m. the School of Music’s 27th Annual Scholarship Benefit Concert, featuring UNI School of Music large ensembles, faculty and guest soloists, and a jazz studies celebration, will begin in the Gallagher-Bluedorn Great Hall and travel to the Russell Hall Auditorium during intermission. For tickets to the Scholarship Benefit Russell Hall, named after longtime professor After the concert, attendees are welcome Concert, call 319-273-4TIX. For more and former department head Myron E. to explore Russell Hall and attend a post- information on the dedication and Russell, received a new addition for chamber concert reception in the School of Music’s weekend events, please contact Caroline music and jazz as part of a $9.8 million new Chamber Music Hall. On Saturday, Boehmer at 319-273-2028 or facelift. September 27, a Chamber Music and Jazz [email protected]. Showcase will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Russell Hall Auditorium.

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University of Northern Iowa CHFA Join us for these upcoming events 2008 Nov. 14 School of Music Spotlight Series: Jazz Band One Aug. 25 Fall semester begins Dec. 4 “Vertigo A-GoGo: A Night of Performance Aug. 25-Sept. 21 UNI “Gallery of Art: Highlights from the Art” UNI Permanent Art Collection” Dec. 10 School of Music Spotlight Series: Chimes Sept. 16-18 Hearst Lecturer Jules Lobel, law professor, of Christmas Univ. of Pittsburgh Dec. 11-20 UNI Gallery of Art: M.A. Thesis Exhibition Sept. 18 Lecture, Reading: “One Word after and B.F.A. Group Exhibition Another: Slices of a Writer’s Life” by James Autry Dec. 20 Commencement Sept. 20 UNI Family Weekend 2009 Sept. 26-27 Russell Hall Rededication and School of Music Scholarship Benefit Concert Jan. 12 Spring semester begins Sept. 29 Philosophy & World Religions Scholarship Feb. 26 Strayer-Wood Theatre: “A Day in Lecture: John Dominic Crossan, noted Hollywood, a Night in the Ukraine” New Testament scholar March 26 Hearst Lecturer: Ingrid Mattson Sept. 29-Oct. 26 UNI Gallery of Art: Jewelry/Metals April 7 Hearst Lecturer: Richard J. Bernstein exhibition April 16 Strayer-Wood Theatre: “Eurydice” Oct. 9-19 Strayer-Wood Theatre: “The House of Blue April 16-18 CHFA Alumni Fellows Symposium Leaves” April 17-18 Philosophy & Religion Alumni Reunion Oct. 3 School of Music Spotlight Series: Wind Symphony and Concert Band May 9 Commencement Oct. 11 UNI Homecoming Event details can be found at http://access.uni.edu/acal/ Oct. 16 School of Music Spotlight Series: Concert Chorale Oct. 29 Medical Ethics Conference “Kristallnacht:” A collaborative musical event featuring Samuel Adler’s composition “Kristallnacht” Nov. 3-Dec. 2 UNI Gallery of Art: “frje Echeverria Retrospective” Nov. 3 School of Music Spotlight Series: Instrumental Concerto Competition Finals Nov. 6-16 Strayer-Wood Theatre: “The Three Sisters”

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Imagine Your Impact Dear CHFA Alumni, addition to scholarship support, the Dean’s Fund A 40-minute daily commute to campus, being allows CHFA to bring visiting artists, guest lecturers a mom to two preschoolers, responsibilities as a and experiential learning opportunities to campus, wife and homemaker, and a part-time job were and to send undergraduates to professional- demands I faced as a UNI student in the late ’70s. development conferences and clinics. Your Finding time for homework, along with everything generosity helps enhance students’ education far else, was a challenge; extracurricular activities beyond what tuition can buy. or study abroad opportunities were out of the Just imagine the impact your financial gifts can question. have! To learn more about how you can support My tuition bill, a little under $400 per semester, the college with your time, talents or treasure, seemed monumental at the time, but I didn’t have please contact me at 800-782-9522, 319-273-3915 student loans. Today, tuition is more than $6,000 or [email protected]. per year ($12,240 with fees, room and board). Textbook costs for one semester are frequently With sincere thanks, more than my 1980 tuition bill! I can only imagine the stress of looking for that first job and facing years of payments on $24,000 of student loan debt, Michelle Rourke (’81) the average for today’s UNI graduates. Director of Development College of Humanities and Fine Arts Thanks to the generosity of CHFA alumni, far fewer undergraduates have to bear that financial burden. Your gifts for scholarships and the Dean’s Fund for Excellence are just two of the many ways you can 24 impact the lives, and futures, of today’s students. In

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