We are so grateful to our alumni and friends who choose to give their time, talent and resources to the College of Media. We are thrilled to share a few of their stories in this issue of Advancing Excellence and to recognize many of our generous alumni and friends of the College this past year.

Today’s global media landscape demands constant innovation, cutting-edge resources and Message from the Dean technology, and effective collaborations across This is an exciting time to be in the business of media and disciplines. The College of Media is committed an even more exciting time to be in the College of Media to meeting these demands as we prepare a at Illinois. new generation of leadership in advertising, The media landscape continues to evolve, and the demand for critical and conceptual thinkers, content generators, agricultural communications, communications innovators, entrepreneurs and research analysts has never research, journalism, media and cinema studies and been greater. The College of Media continues its tradition public media. and mission of educating the best and the brightest media students and preparing members of this next generation to We invite you to participate and invest in the be the leaders in the new world of media. future of the College of Media. Your investment The College’s strategic plan is forward-thinking and advancing excellence has tremendous impact on our students, faculty, unconventional. It aligns our goals with our resources and and programs. We are pleased to share these the needs of our students. As such, our priorities include We are delighted to bring you this edition of Advancing Excellence, the publication of the stories with you. providing transformative learning experiences on and Office of Advancement at the College of Media. We are pleased to report our progress off campus, building partnerships with campus units and Please visit our website, media.illinois.edu, to corporations to develop programs that are “exclusive” to toward the goals within our strategic plan, and to recognize and celebrate our alumni learn more about how support from our alumni Illinois, building on our tradition of impactful research, and and friends who are partnering with us in achieving these goals. This fiscal year, we and friends can be transformative in the lives of expanding engagement with the multiple publics we serve through our academics, our scholarship and our public will continue our efforts toward our top priorities for the College: transforming media our students. There you can read about recent broadcasting arm, Illinois Public Media. education, building leadership in media scholarship, delivering exclusive University of scholarship recipients who were recognized at our We are part of your past, and you are part of our future. Illinois programs and expanding Illinois Public Media and public engagement. Our success annual Honors Reception last spring. The accomplishments of our strategic plan are only in these areas will rely heavily on our ability to recruit and retain top students and faculty, possible through your continued financial support and engagement. Thank you for being our partner. our partnerships with corporations and industry professionals, and our strengthening and leveraging of one of the College’s greatest resources, Illinois Public Media. Marlah Bonner-McDuffie Associate Dean for Advancement Jan Slater, Dean

2 COLLEGE OF MEDIA ADVANCING EXCELLENCE 2014 3 alumni profile: ryan baker 1991, BS Journalism Sports Anchor, Reporter; WBBM-TV Ryan Baker grew up on the South Side of Chicago and has to persevere, to take advantage of opportunities, always admitted, “One of the greatest thrills for me was being able focused on short-term and long-term goals.“ to come back to my hometown where my grandparents A college education was talked about and encouraged could see me on the news every night.” Ryan still has family in his family. “Without an education it would be difficult all around Chicago. Returning has been something of a to advance, to progress, to do what you need to do. dream come true. Advancement for black folks was foreign. It was another Media has always had an influence on Ryan, especially the world.” Ryan knew that education was the key to that. “A images portrayed. As a child he wanted to be an architect degree gives you credibility … allows you to get in the like Mike Brady, sitting at the drafting board in his big office. game.” “It seemed like a good profession — had the nice house Illinois had always been on his radar, but was not his first and the big family … Alice and Sam,” laughed Ryan. After choice for college. Syracuse — where Bob Costas and Dick seeing drafting in practice through a job shadow program, Enberg went — was his first choice. He received a special Ryan realized the idea tapped into his creative side. brochure from the journalism school with endorsements In seventh grade Ryan got closer to his current profession from many heavy hitters. Then he saw the out-of-state during a persuasive speech contest. His speech was a tuition and he thought, “hell no.” commercial for prayer cloths done in the vein of Reverend Growing up in Chicago, a basketball hotbed, every kid Ike. Public speaking wasn’t a challenge, and he won the wanted to go downstate to play in the tournament. It made anchor, who proved to be an instrumental relationship and wouldn’t trade any of it. When you focus and concentrate contest. Later he wanted to write for Sports Illustrated — an impression and Ryan admits, “I still get a thrill walking mentor. Those connections paid dividends. They led to his on the work, honing your craft, being as professional and most likely the influence of a sports town like Chicago. into ‘The Hall’.” He also attended Illinois Summer Youth first job in Champaign as a photographer and cameraman committed to your profession as you can … that’s when When he reflected on the influence of media at that time in Music Camp, staying in Allen Hall close to Krannert Center with WICD. After becoming an on-air reporter with WICD, time flies. Opportunities open up and you’re prepared for it.” his life Ryan said, “I think subconsciously I was drawn to it. for the Performing Arts. “You get an emotional attachment he was hired by WCIA as a news reporter and fill-in sports That was the day and age when as a family you watched and feeling that this is a special place, that I have a While technology has dramatically changed the accessibility anchor. Ryan also worked in San Diego, Calif., and Orlando, the news. There was no cable; there was 2, 5 & 7. Bill Kurtis connection here.” of information, Ryan believes there will always be a need Fla., before returning to Chicago. for a storyteller. And while television and broadcasting will and Walter Jacobson were an institution. It was part of the Ryan was a President’s Scholar and that helped with tuition. “I’ve always tried to put myself in a position to succeed. I look different in the future, we’ll still have to be able to daily routine. It’s mind blowing that you fast forward and I’m And today he says that attending Illinois was the best felt if I did that, held up my end of the deal, was prepared, distinguish fact from fiction; information from opinion. “It’s working with them.” decision he ever made. “I chose Illinois and Illinois chose me. worked extremely hard, everything would fall into place and harder now to navigate what’s real and what’s not.” Jim Rose and Warner Saunders were also important role It was the correct connection … a game changer and the it really has." Being in broadcasting forces you to be on your models. As a teenager, Ryan talked to Rose once in a foundation of my success professionally.” His advice to today’s students is simple: stay committed game. It keeps your mind moving. “There are no do-overs in to the profession. Regardless of medium, you have to stay restaurant. Rose was one of the first black sports anchors “When you go to college and are in the dorm with people live TV.” committed to the passion of being a storyteller. “Your role is in Chicago, and he talked to the young Ryan in an honest from different backgrounds and environments, different While at Illinois, Ryan learned about the importance of to seek the truth in whatever story you’re telling” and straightforward manner, something Ryan has tried religious and races … it really opens your mind and you telling a story in an engaging and compelling way and about to emulate with young people. For a college project Ryan begin to understand that there is more than just the Ryan and his wife, Jessa, are generous supporters of the understanding and having respect for the fundamentals of interviewed Warner Saunders — who was also very honest perspective from where I am now. It was really motivating.” University of Illinois and recently established the Ryan Baker and straightforward — a trailblazer who broke down journalism. “Always keep in mind that you’re a storyteller. Endowed Fund in Journalism, which will provide support Ryan was a student basketball manager at Illinois so he barriers in the Chicago market. Ryan recalled, “Seeing Even as a sportscaster. It’s a hands-on business and while for journalism students in the College of Media. Ryan also could be around the people who did what he wanted to someone who looks like you, who came from where you visual, writing is still the most important skill — driving currently serves on the Illini Leadership Council, lending his do. He was able to establish and build relationships with came from, resonates and makes things more real. At home your point in a limited amount of time.” time and professional expertise toward the University’s new writers and sportscasters — people in the business of what each juncture I learned to have a plan, to act on that plan, Ryan truly did work his way up through the ranks. “I strategic initiatives and outreach in the Chicagoland area. he wanted to do, people such as Dan Roan, WGN sports

4 COLLEGE OF MEDIA ADVANCING EXCELLENCE 2014 5 new gifts Forsyth Family Endowed Scholarship Nancy and Ron both grew up in Illinois, and Nancy chose the Nancy Gravatt ’75 JOURN, who made the inaugural gift to the after graduation, Sarah moved to New York with several friends. Bill and Martha Forsyth have created the Forsyth Family Endowed University of Illinois after attending a high school journalism fund stated, “My hope is that more alums of the College of Media Charla helped her get an interview that summer with Glamour. Ten Scholarship Fund in the College of Media. The fund will provide conference here. She still appreciates the hands-on TV classes will be moved to donate to make this first-ever scholarship for months later a position opened and Sarah landed the job! scholarships to undergraduate students. at WILL. “They really gave us a sense of what you had to do to underrepresented students. Helen Min is one of those alums, After 20 years experience in magazine publishing, media strategy As a graduate of Illinois, Bill has many fond memories of his time produce TV,” added Nancy. She also feels her education gave whose generous donation helped us get almost halfway to the and technology, Sarah is focusing on what the journalism program on campus, and he considers graduating Bronze Tablet as one of her the ability to adapt to changes in technology over the years. $25,000 goal, which will qualify the fund as endowed, meaning can teach students that they can use in the real world — his proudest accomplishments. Nancy has a degree in journalism; Ron’s degree is in agricultural it can continue into perpetuity. Her gift provides tremendous preparing students for real careers in journalism just like she had. communications. They have worked in radio and TV their entire momentum toward our goal. I believe it’s possible for one person Two encounters help to demonstrate the “small world” situations careers — first in the Quad Cities area and for the last 20 years to make a difference in the lives of others, and Helen Min is doing The one thing missing from her time at Illinois was a formal that often occur with Illinois alumni. While a student, Bill was a in Virginia. that with her gift.” internship program. “Students need to combine classroom member of the Student Alumni Association and often escorted education with practical experience,” Sarah said, “and alumni dignitaries when they visited campus. In 1985, one of the Nancy and Ron both look forward to learning about the student Scholarship Challenge internships can do that.” Her gift will help make that possible Illini Comeback guests that Bill met was B. Kenneth West ’55 recipients and the impact the internships will have on their The College of Media invites you to accept Nancy Gravatt's for more students. LAS, then the chairman of Harris Bank. A year later, when Bill was academic and professional careers. scholarship challenge! Help us reach our goal of $25,000 for this applying for the MBA program at the University of Chicago, he important scholarship for Media students before December 30, G.L. Wangers Journalism Scholarship Award contacted Mr. West for a reference letter. Mr. West obliged, and College of Media Underrepresented Scholarship Fund 2014. To make your gift, please visit media.illinois.edu/give, or Gordon L. Wangers ’79 JOURN, and his wife Jennifer Schwab- Bill was admitted to the program. Bill later learned that Mr. West Helen Min ’05 ADV, ’06 MS, has made a gift to the College contact Mary Susan Britt at [email protected] or 217.244.5466. Wangers, have established the G.L. Wangers Journalism was chairman of the board of trustees for the U of C at the time. of Media Underrepresented Scholarship Fund. Assisting Scholarship Award to support juniors and seniors in the College of underrepresented populations with educational attainment College of Media Endowed Fund for Scholarships and Media who demonstrate a career commitment to print journalism. Fast-forward 29 years. Bill and Martha’s son, John, a junior in resonates with Helen for several reasons. Experiential Learning the College of Media, applied for and received an internship with Gordon grew up in Chicago and chose Illinois for two reasons: its As a member of the Silicon Valley tech community, Helen was Sarah Min ’93 JOURN, and her husband, Matthew Pincus, InStadium, a live sports video network. Bill and Martha were made a gift in support of College of Media students with the growing academic reputation and its affordability. “As an in-state thrilled for their son and learned that the president and CEO was struck by the recent spotlight on the lack of diversity in the school it was a realistic choice financially,” commented Gordon. industry. “We need to be having this conversation,” she stated. To establishment of the College of Media Endowed Fund for Dave Kissel — journalism alum of the college whom Bill had Scholarships and Experiential Learning. The fund will support While in school, Gordon worked at both The Daily Illini and the known since college and who married Sue Riley, a sorority sister institute change and to see diversity grow, Helen believes you have to invest in education. merit scholarships and internship opportunities for students Urbana Courier. Working at the Courier was unusual for a college of Martha’s. Illinois connections run deep! across the college. student. He started with the crime blotter. “In the mornings I Bill and Martha have a great deal of confidence in the leadership Her own father’s story makes this issue personal. He was one of would review the police reports from the day before to see if there the first Asian-Americans to graduate from Wisconsin. Being an Sarah grew up in Northbrook, Ill., and chose Illinois because of the College of Media. They appreciate the time Dean Jan Slater she wanted to attend a Big Ten university. She also had the were any interesting stories.” He later moved to general reporting spent with John when he was making his college decisions. They immigrant student was challenging, and along with what was and then to sports. “I spent more time in the newsrooms of The happening in civil rights in this country at the time, he saw many opportunity to visit campus during high school and enjoyed know that media is a rapidly changing industry, and as parents, the experience. Daily Illini and the Courier than I did in the classroom. Not good for they are confident that John is gaining the experience he needs to others struggle as well. There are populations going through my GPA, but good for my career. Not something I recommend to make an impact in the industry and be an innovative leader. the same struggles today. Helen added, “While the definition of Like so many journalism students, Sarah worked at The Daily Illini. current students however!” minority can change over time, my hope is that once someone “I did everything from pasteup and production to writing,” she crosses the line to success, they don’t forget how they got there.” recalls. She also worked with Dave Eggers on InPrint magazine, Gordon ended up working in automotive marketing in part Nancy Ronald and Ron Hartshorn Internship Fund because of his passion for exotic and classic automobiles. He put Nancy Ronald and Ron Hartshorn have established an endowment In October 2013, Helen served as the featured speaker for the editing special editions. Through these experiences she learned many behind-the-scenes details of how a working publication his journalistic skills to work while earning a salary that could fund to support students pursuing internships in media. During their Sandage Department of Advertising’s fall event and was “blown classic cars. time at Illinois neither had an internship, but in working with away by how the program has evolved.” She was pleased to see operates. interns, “I have seen first hand that it can be an eye-opening and that the program still offers a great mix of theory and practical She also recalls her education at Illinois being based in reality. The Gordon is concerned about the future of the industry. “Shorter life-changing experience,” Nancy said. “We hope our gift will application, but it is also taking into account the vast changes in program was designed to teach students about true journalism attention spans and less stringent editing on the Web are encourage students to dream big and apply for top internships, technology. “The program is preparing students to be successful in — about really understanding the ins and outs of the process. contributing to a reduction in the quality of reporting,” he said. He knowing funding support is available.” Internships may serve as a competitive economic environment,” she added. She experienced everything from grammar and style to layout and fears that long-form investigative journalism has gone away and works to support it by sitting on the business advisory board of entries into businesses, but they also provide workplace learning Helen’s gift, along with those of fellow alumni, will allow the design to hard-core on-the-street reporting. that isn’t possible in a classroom environment. Nancy and Ron ProPublica, an independent, nonprofit newsroom that produces College to recruit and retain top students and it will assist with During her senior year, Sarah decided she wanted to work in investigative journalism in the public interest. were also happy to support one of the College of Media’s most increasing diversity among its student population, a key component magazines. She was encouraged to connect with Charla Krupp ’75 pressing needs. of the College’s and the University’s new strategic plan. JOURN, who worked at Glamour in New York at the time. Charla With his gift, Gordon is hoping in some small way to support print told her, “If you really want to do this, you have to move here.” So, journalism and newspapering.

6 COLLEGE OF MEDIA ADVANCING EXCELLENCE 2014 7 alumni profile: robin gareiss 1988 BS Journalism President, Nemertes Research Group Inc.

The Gareiss family tree has deep roots at Illinois. Thirteen course in journalism ethics. “It was a great experience. I members of the family over three generations have either learned a lot and met very inspirational people,” Robin said. graduated from or are currently attending the university. And The Poynter Institute invited her back as an instructor for there are more on the way. Robin Gareiss’ oldest daughter, a similar course. She participate in a morning graduation Layne Waleski, earned a BS in Molecular and Cellular Biology ceremony and flew to St. Petersburg that afternoon. “Being this spring, and her daughter Madelyn Waleski, will earn a selected for that program was very rewarding,” Robin said. BS in Animal Science in spring 2015, and is applying to the Robin’s first job out of college was with The Daily College of Veterinary Medicine. Southtown, where she was a reporter for two years. A Although the majors of the Gareiss' family graduates range unique opportunity emerged to try technology journalism from engineering to business to biology, Robin always knew with Communications Week, so she gave it a try. By 1991, she wanted to be a journalist. She was a curious child, and Robin became pregnant with her first child. She didn’t want liked to learn and then share that information. She also was to make the commute to Chicago and try to raise a family, so blessed with a really great journalism adviser in high school, she decided to quit. Her editor didn’t want her to leave and who made the subject fun and intriguing. And though he is suggested she work from home. She has ever since! now retired, he is still a good friend of the family. Four years later, she went to work for Data Communications At the time Robin was choosing where to attend college, Magazine, a job she still considers one of her favorites. The the family ties didn’t mean as much as they do now, as the publication was high quality and the team — and Robin — number of Illini family members grows. She chose Illinois won many awards, including two Jesse Neal Medal of Honor not only because it was close to home, but also because it awards and Technology Journalist of the Year. After four was a top-ranked school. Robin said, “I felt it was the best years, the McGraw-Hill publication was sold and shut down a advertising and marketing classes while at Illinois, which wouldn’t use these skills.” For example, her research shows option. A big school gave me the chance to live in a city with year later. She then went to work for Information Week. All leads to her advice for today’s students: Take a broader those hiring for technology positions now require candidates people who were all my own age.” A big school also offered of these jobs had a few things in common — they were for variety of classes in the field. Journalism majors should take be able to write and communicate effectively. choices. “No matter what you ended up majoring in — even business technology publications and she not only worked an advertising class or get their PR certificate. Advertising Throughout her career, Robin has served as an active if you changed your major — it would result in a respected as a reporter, but also became an editor and joined the students should take a journalism class to improve their volunteer for a number of organizations and feels strongly degree from a world-class institution.” She remembers her management team with each. interviewing and writing skills. about giving back. “Time is the most valuable commodity father, John Gareiss ’58 ENG, telling her and her sister Dawn While at Data Communications, Robin worked with editor Another word of her advice: Get an internship. “That we have, so use it wisely. To me, that means carving out ’85 JOURN: “No matter what happens in your life, no one and engineer Johna Till Johnson. Johna left to become an experience is vitally important when you’re looking for your whatever you can give for a variety of volunteer work. I have can ever take away your degree. And having a degree from analyst and tried to entice Robin into joining the technology first real employment,” Robin said. volunteered a lot with my church over the years, so being Illinois is impressive.” analyst ranks. Although intriguing, Robin wasn’t willing to be Robin also is supportive of the new push behind able to branch out and devote more time to the College of The Daily Illini was a big part of Robin’s college experience. away from her family for the travel an analyst’s job required. computational advertising. Knowing how to analyze large Media has been incredibly rewarding. I am encouraging my She worked as a reporter her freshman and sophomore Johna didn’t give up, and in 2002, the two joined forces to data files is important for journalism majors, as well. Digging own kids to stay involved with Illinois alumni activities from years, campus news editor her junior year and editor-in-chief launch Nemertes Research. As a technology research and through and understanding data can help a journalist uncover Day 1 and not wait too long to reconnect.” her senior year. “The newspaper was all-encompassing," consulting company, Nemertes uses unique methodologies or better report on stories. She currently serves on the College of Media’s Leadership she said. "Your entire schedule was wrapped around your to inform and advise primarily Fortune 500 clients on Council, providing strategic leadership for a number position.” She also worked as a correspondent for The New emerging technologies. Robin still uses her interviewing and One last word of advice from Robin: “Don’t be so dead set on where your career is going to take you. Take some risks. of fundraising and advocacy initiatives for the college. York Times, Wall Street Journal and Newsweek. writing skills in this challenging environment. “Every day is “Organizing and connecting with alumni has shown me how something new, and I love the creativity it affords me.” When doors open for you, don't close them because of some As a junior, Robin was selected by Dean James Carey to preconceived notion. What you learn in college you’re going instrumental we can be at helping today’s students become attend the Poynter Institute for Media Studies' weeklong She also admits that she wishes she had taken a few to use in other careers. I can’t think of a career where I tomorrow’s leaders, through networking, donating and simply participating.”

8 COLLEGE OF MEDIA ADVANCING EXCELLENCE 2014 9 Roger Ebert’s Film Max & Betsy Mitchell FESTIVAL ASSOCIATES: $250 + News Talk 1400/Lite Rock 97.5 Festival donors Sharon Shavitt & Steven Zimmerman Doc Erickson Adams Outdoor Advertising roger ebert's film festival Carol Livingstone & Dan Grayson Ed & Nancy Tepper Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit FILM CIRCLE SPONSORS: $25,000 + Fandor Arlene Goldstein District (MTD) Roger Ebert Center students to develop as critics at campus media outlets. Roger & Chaz Ebert Champaign County Alliance for the Brand Fortner Emmie Fisher The Great Impasta In 2009, Roger and Chaz Ebert made a gift of $1 million Above all, the center will be a place dedicated to furthering Promotion of Acceptance, Inclusion, Ann Benefiel & Joseph Kunkel Hickory Point Bank 40 North/88 West Fraeda & Gary Porton Chris & Anne Lukeman Thompson.McClellan toward the creation of the Roger Ebert Center. Roger's mission to encourage, challenge and champion & Respect Steak ‘n Shake Chipman Design Architecture Robin & Robert Fossum Ralph & Joe, Garcia’s Pizza in a Pan At the time, Roger said, “The University of Illinois is deep filmmakers, critics and writers who follow their hearts and Shatterglass Studios SAGIndie Troylene Ladner Community Concierge Magazine in my heart as a great institution. It informed and enriched work to illuminate and improve the human condition — 2wav Marlah Bonner-McDuffie Champaign County Tent Cinespace Chicago Film Studios Sun Singer Wine & Spirits, LTD. me. Although there were no film courses when I was an who embrace life itself. DIAMOND SPONSORS: $10,000 + Betsy Hendrick Debbie Hartman MEDIA Cream & Flutter undergraduate, it nevertheless guided me in my lifelong Leone Advertising Cowboy Monkey Illini Radio Group Events at Refinery love of film. I hope when this program and center are fully L.A. Gourmet Catering Guido's MIX 94.5 realized, they will inspire new generations.” Roger Ebert’s Film Festival The News-Gazette * Soma Ultra Lounge WIXY 100.3 Founded by the late Roger Ebert, University of Illinois Digital Theater Systems ** Jupiter's Pizzeria & Billiards 92.5 THE CHIEF * The News-Gazette has made a one- It is our intention to raise enough money to complete the Journalism graduate and a Pulitzer Prize-winning film Geoffrey & Ann Poor/Balanced Seven Saints WYXY CLASSIC 99.1 time donation of $50,000 toward the Roger Ebert Center in the College of Media. A center at the Audio Technology *** For the Love of Hair TRUE OLDIES 97.9 remodeling of the Virginia Theatre's critic, Roger Ebert’s Film Festival takes place in Urbana- Peter & Wanda Tracy EXTRA 92.1 projection booth. University of Illinois requires $5 million in funding. Champaign each April for a week, hosted by Chaz Ebert. PLATINUM SPONSORS: $5,000 + Elliott Counseling Group, a division of HITS 99.7 ** DTS has made a one-time donation The center will be the premier site for reasoned The festival presents 12 films representing a cross-section President & Mrs. Robert A. Easter Kevin Elliott Counseling, Inc. WAND TV of $10,200 worth of digital audio equip- John Foltz ment for the Virginia Theatre. deliberation of significant connections linking film — its of important cinematic works overlooked by audiences, Horizon Hobby Big Grove Tavern David Graham GIFTS-IN-KIND *** The Champaign Rotary Club, production, criticism, technologies and industry — with critics and distributors. The films are screened in the 1,500- Busey Chuck & Lynn Nelson Leone Advertising, Website Geoffrey and Ann Poor/Balanced Audio social topics and issues. As changes in motion picture seat Virginia Theatre, a restored movie palace built in Joe Bennett L.A. Gourmet Catering Technology, Glenn Poor's Audio-Video and media industries continue to develop throughout the the 1920s. A portion of the festival’s income goes toward GOLD SPONSORS: $2,500 + Sam Murphy & Steve Peltz Fleurish and Phase Technology made a one-time Einstein Bros Bagels donation of $26,000 worth of equipment world and as new technologies alter how films are made, ongoing renovations at the theater. The festival brings Steve & Susan Zumdahl Marsha Woodbury PATRONS: $750 + Herriott’s Coffee Company for speakers for the Virginia Theatre. exhibited and critiqued, the Roger Ebert Center will be the together the films’ producers, writers, actors and directors Tawani Foundation Ashley Rodman & Matt Gladney Stella Artois locus of ongoing discussion, evaluation and dissemination to help showcase their work. A filmmaker or scholar Jim Johnson & Coleen Quinn Greg & Anne Taubeneck Silver Creek & The Courier Cafe of vital information. introduces each film, and each screening is followed by a Illinois Film Office Paul & Martha Diehl Carter’s Furniture Bill & Wilma O’Brien CarltonBruettDesign substantive on-stage Q&A discussion among filmmakers, Gifts will support activities and programs such as (but SILVER SPONSORS: $1,500 + Marge Perrino The Daily Illini not limited to) Roger Ebert’s Film Festival; seminars and critics and the audience. In addition to the screenings, the DOUG LOVES MOVIES Tom & Regina Galer-Unti Champaign Park District festival hosts a number of academic panel discussions Don Tingle Suzi & Don Armstrong Virginia Theatre workshops to bring together policy makers, practitioners, Hilary Frooman & John Lee featuring filmmaker guests, scholars and students. Roger Stan Lanning & Colleen Quigley critics, historians, scholars and other stakeholders to Linda Smith Tabb & Charles Tabb Carol Spindel & Thomas J. Bassett Ebert's Film Festival is a special event of the College of address issues surrounding the entertainment industries; Marsha Clinard & Charlie Boast SAG-AFTRA Chicago Paul & Lynn Kane public programs of screenings, discussions and analyses Media at the University of Illinois. Cobalt Digital, Inc. of motion pictures; master classes to bring to campus J. Michael Lillich Linda & Nelson Barnes FESTIVAL FRIENDS: $500 + critics, filmmakers, key crew members, industry executives Maxine & Jim Kaler Dianna K. Armstrong and scholars; and fellowships to create opportunities for Robeson Family Benefit Fund Gary & Connie Wikoff Ann Beddini & Barb Hulseberg Todd Salen Bullock & Associates, Cheryl & Eric & Shirley Pierson Don Bullock Nell Minow & David Apatoff Chuck & Eileen Kuenneth

“Roger Ebert thought he was creating a film festival that would be a celebration of cinema. He was mistaken. What he created instead, and what makes Ebertfest unique and extraordinary, is that Ebertfest is, yes, a celebration, but of the shared community of lovers of film, and of Roger Ebert himself. Every year I share in this community. Every year I mix with friends old and new. Every year I learn more about film. Every year I mark the days until the next Ebertfest." — Brand Fortner, '77 ENG, '82 MS Physics, '93 Ph.D. Physics

10 COLLEGE OF MEDIA 7 alumni profile: robin kaler 1983 BS Journalism; 1992 MS Journalism; 2004 MBA Associate Chancellor, Public Affairs, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Robin Kaler’s ready smile and warm personality have their Robin focused her energy on learning broadcast journalism roots in her childhood. She was born in North Carolina, but and how to tell a story with visuals. Robin recalled, “Sarah spent the first eight years of her life in Texas, Mississippi Toppins was my absolute favorite professor in journalism. and North Dakota before landing in Rantoul, Illinois — the She was laser-focused on the fact that the reporting has Bedouin lifestyle so common among military families. All of to be solid. The facts have to be well-researched and that moving around made her an expert in making friends. confirmed. You have to get to the essence of what people “I just wanted to be friends with everyone,” Robin said with are talking about.” a laugh. She thrived on meeting new people and being the While at Illinois Robin met her husband and “life happened.” social director for her neighborhood. After graduation she worked at WDWS, a radio station in The family stayed in Rantoul, and Robin graduated from Champaign, and rose to the position of news director. She Rantoul High School where she developed a love of sports. enjoyed the thrill of the hunt for a story, crunching data and And while she wasn’t a talented athlete herself, her skill at figuring out that it meant something. It was also great to be writing led her to sports journalism as a potential career. in the know. “I was the only one in the news room when the The choice of Illinois for college seemed an easy one, Challenger crashed. The AP bells went off — I thought the almost a given. Her older sister went to school here and as world had ended. We cut to CBS and stayed there for days.” Robin stated, “When you’re a local, this is where you go.” While at the station she started teaching classes for the As a first generation college student, Robin said her parents College, building her connection to the university. were unable to offer much assistance either strategically After about ten years at the station and the birth of her or financially. Thankfully, Robin received a number of first child, Robin applied for and became a speechwriter for scholarships her freshman year, and her costs were then-Chancellor Michael Aiken. She continued to teach in Robin believes that changes in technology have had the The rise of entrepreneurial journalism also offers graduates covered. Unfortunately, she didn’t know to reapply for those the College and worked her way up in public affairs at the biggest impact on how journalists do their jobs today. “The new opportunities. They can think about their passions and scholarships, and sophomore year received an unexpected university. internet has been the game changer,” she said. "When I find a way to get close to them. bill for tuition. So, her first student loan was born. The O.J. Simpson trial was the first big story she did not first started in the field, there were times I was so stressed Robin believes that the college made her who she is today. Today, Robin has a special affinity for first-generation work. She also remembers the first election after leaving the about getting the technology to work that I couldn’t focus “The College of Media allowed me to explore, to try things, students, making time for their questions and helping them station and not having to stay up all night for returns. “I do on the reporting." to make mistakes and to learn from those mistakes, and navigate the often-winding road to college. miss writing. I don’t get to do it very often now,” she said. She remembers using a bag phone to report during a flood it taught me how the world works," she said. "The first Robin majored in journalism and soon discovered WPGU. Robin states that her connection to Illinois is visceral. “It’s and being able to be on scene and describe what was time I went I learned a lot about the mechanics of being At first, she wrote up sports stories. “It was a lot of Team my home and has been for a long time,” she said. It took happening in real time. “I was able to tell them what I was a journalist — the rules. The second time I went back, I A beat Team B,” she recalled. The news side seemed to be some time for her to realize how special this place is, that experiencing as opposed to thinking about getting the learned the nuances. “ having a lot more fun following breaking stories. So, she what happens here doesn’t necessarily happen everywhere. equipment to work. You really could just focus on what was In 2005, Robin and her husband, Chris, created an switched. One of her first major projects was the creation of historical the story, what you were trying to say to people.” endowment to support journalism education in the College. WPGU became her family. She also was a lifeguard at IMPE markers around campus. “Through that project I discovered Robin is confident in the skills students currently learn in She feels strongly about giving back. “The people of the and managed the swim team for a couple of years. “WPGU so much about Illinois,” she said. It’s been an evolutionary the College. “The communication skills you develop at the state of Illinois put their faith in this place to train me to was pretty consuming,” she said. This was also when she understanding, “I’ve been affiliated with the university for University of Illinois are transferable to so many things. become a good citizen of Illinois. They kept their deal, and I started distance running — 5 miles a day; 16 laps to a so many years and I still learn new things about the impact Companies say employees are lacking good communication think my deal is to make sure it’s here for the next generation mile — at the IMPE indoor track. “They switched directions all the time.” skills. If you can write well — clearly, factually — do solid of students who go here.” each day, so one day you were dizzy in one direction and the research, talk with people, listen to people, synthesize next day you were dizzy in the other direction.” information, you are a golden employee.”

12 COLLEGE OF MEDIA ADVANCING EXCELLENCE 2014 13 excellence in research, teaching, and innovation and Dawn Gareiss Barrera '85 BS JRN an investment in excellence contributes greatly to the College’s future growth and President, DMG Marketing Communications success. Robin Gareiss ‘88 BS JRN The College of Media continues to evaluate new Endowed Funds for Innovation and Research We invite you to consider how you can make an impact President, Nemertes Research Group Inc. opportunities that will help to ensure our position as one Excellence in innovation and research are a vital part of the on students and faculty in the College of Media. If of the leading colleges for media and communications College’s past success and its vision for the future. These Wendy C. Levy ‘85 BS ADV you have interest in establishing an endowed fund for in the country. The goals set forth within the College’s funds will support cutting edge courses, curricula, faculty Midwest Director, Vogue opportunities such as these, or you would like to explore new strategic plan, Building Opportunities for Success, research, industry collaborations and student activities Conde Nast Magazine other opportunities, please contact the College of Media include a strong emphasis on recruiting and retaining the that will foster greater dialog and discovery and transform Office of Advancement at 217.244.5466, or email us at Helen McGrath ‘77 BS ADV, ‘78 MS ADV best students and faculty and providing them with the the delivery of content. These funds will also facilitate [email protected]. Vice President Market Insights, AT&T Inc. resources necessary to be successful in an ever-changing interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships with global marketplace. To reach these goals, we must industry, and will allow the College to further distinguish Carol Hillsman Sagers ‘79 BS ADV increasingly rely on support from our alumni and friends. itself as the leader in innovation and research in the The College of Media Leadership Council Principal Consultant, CHS Marketing Consultants Significant decreases in state support combined with rising emerging media landscape. Launched in 2013, the College of Media Leadership James E. Schlueter ‘80 BS JRN tuition costs make private contributions even more critical. Endowed Professorships, Endowed Professors of Council provides leadership in fundraising, advocacy Director, Technology Communications The following gift opportunities represent the current Practice and stewardship for the College of Media and assists in Boeing Commercial Airplane Group needs of the College of Media in order of impact: Endowed professorships give the College an important achieving the ambitious goals set forth within the College’s advantage in recruiting and retaining the most talented strategic plan. The College is thrilled to partner with this Jeanne Mariani Sullivan ‘70 BS ADV talented and dynamic group of industry professionals in General Partner, Co-Founder Endowed Scholarships and Internships faculty members in the field. achieving the College’s immediate and long-term goals. The StarVest Partners, LP Continued excellence depends in part on the University Changes in the media fields are constant with the Council is assisting the College in a number of initiatives that of Illinois attracting the most talented students from right continuous adoption of new technology. Funding will allow us to fully optimize our commitment to students, here in Illinois, across the nation and around the world. for Professors of Practice allow us to bring industry If you are interested in serving on the College of Media faculty and research missions of the College. The College of Endowed scholarships and funding for internships allow professionals to the College and into the classroom for Leadership Council or would like to learn more, please call Media is pleased to recognize the following alumni for their the College of Media to remain competitive among the short- and long-term teaching periods. Support of teaching 217.244.5466, or email [email protected]. gifts of time, talent and resources through their service on leading programs in the country. We need to make Illinois innovation through recruitment of Professors of Practice the Leadership Council: affordable for students and provide those students with will make our graduates better prepared to meet the the essential resources and experiences that prepare them demands of an ever-changing media landscape. Katherine S.C. Denny ‘90 BS JRN for successful careers. Endowed Chairs Project Manager, Editor Most employers consider internships a requirement for An endowed chair represents the highest honor the Jane Phillips Donaldson ‘67 MS JRN students. Many of these opportunities are unpaid, and University can provide to distinguished faculty members Partner/Co-Founder, Phillips Oppenheim therefore unrealistic, for many of our students who cannot and to attract and retain exceptional scholars. Funding afford living expenses. Internship funding helps cover for endowed chairs provides partial salary support and Felicia A. Fortenberry ‘91 BS ADV those costs. assistance to faculty making innovative advances in Midwest Account Director their scholarly work. Funding for endowed chairs ensures O, The Oprah Magazine

"The College of Media really helped me prepare for the opportunity to intern at ABC News and gave me the confidence to jump in and make the most of my experience." — Molly Nagle, '15 Broadcast Journalism

14 COLLEGE OF MEDIA Advancing Excellence: Gifts in Support of the College of Media (July 1, 2013–June 30, 2014) Mrs. Marilyn Lee Barr Sister Joy Clough Mrs. Mary S. Fleming Ms. Shannon C. Hogan Mrs. Janet Barrett Mr. Jarrett S. Cohen Mr. Ralph E. Fletcher Jr. † Mr. Orville E. Holman Jr. & The following list represents contributions to the University of Illinois College of Media from generous alumni and friends Mr. William R. Bates Mr. Joseph W. Cohen Dr. Karen J. Foli & Dr. John R. Thompson Mrs. Barbara K. Holman † during the 2014 fiscal year. We are grateful for your support of our talented students and faculty and your commitment Mr. Rajeev Batra Adriana E. Colindres Mrs. Jean S. Fornango Mr. David Michael Holmes Mrs. Kim S. Bauman Dr. Jack & Mrs. Kay L. Colldeweih Mr. Donald C. Forti Mrs. Elaine & to the goals and mission of the College of Media. Members of the Presidents Council are designated with a (†). The Mrs. Nancy F. Beasley Mr. Jack J. Colwell Mr. Michael R. Freimann Mr. Joseph G. Holtschneider Presidents Council, the University of Illinois Foundation’s donor-recognition program for those who give at the highest Dr. Jules & Mrs. Jody A. Becker Mrs. Holly G. & Mr. Rex G. French Mr. Mark I. Holzman levels, is reserved for donors whose outright or cumulative gifts total $25,000 or more. Members of the Chancellor’s Circle Mr. James A. Beckwith Mr. John Thomas Jr. Conroy Ms. Joan Friedman Mr. David J. Hornung Mr. Michael J. Begoun Mr. Charles G. Cooper † Ms. Heidi C. Fron Dr. Merrill W. & are marked with an (*). The Chancellor’s Circle honors donors who provide cumulative support of $2,500 or more between Ms. Amanda R. Bekoin Ms. Emily N. Costillo Mr. John P. Fundator Mrs. Barbara J. Huffman * July 1 and June 30. Dr. Lary S. Belman Mr. James L. Cox & Mrs. Jennifer L. Satterlee Mr. T. Lee Hughes Mrs. Linda M. Bergstrom Mr. Greg D. Cozad †* Mr. William R. & Mrs. Shaun P. Gaston † Col. Carl H. Humphrey, retired FY 2014 Giving Levels Mr. Frank A. & Mrs. Margaret M. Kulze Dr. Frederick M. O'Hara Jr. Mr. Robert G. & Mr. Richard Bernal Mrs. Christine C. Craven Mr. Eldon P. Gee Dr. Donald L. & Mrs. Rita F. Hurwitz Dean’s Society: $10K & above Mr. Robert C. & Mrs. Cathy M. Lachky † Ms. Karen Lucas Petitte † Mrs. Cynthia M. Kennedy † Mr. Howard E. & Mr. Robert P. & Dr. Richard H. & Mrs. Diane Koos Gentry † Mr. Jung-Hwan Hwang & Mr. Daniel J. & Mrs. Nancy J. Balz †* Mr. Bruce H. & Mrs. Cynthia Browne Placek † Mr. Steven E. & Mrs. Marla R. Krause † Mrs. Beverlee N. Bernstein Mrs. Yvonne B. Crawford Dr. Robert R. & Ms. Susan L. Niemeyer Mr. William D. Forsyth III & Mrs. Cheryl Sullivan Little †* Ms. Mary Jo Porreca & Ms. Laura E. Larson Mrs. Monica M. Bhandarkar Mr. Jeffrey Scott & Mrs. Ileene Turovitz Giering Mr. Michael Imrem Mrs. Martha J. Forsyth †* Mr. Roger D. & Mr. Nicholas Hoogs Ms. Shari Beth Levine Mr. B. J. Bilocerkowycz Mrs. Ann Riley Currie Ms. Anna Maria Gillis Ms. Chelsea L. Insprucker Wilma M. Haist Estate Mrs. Catherine J. Lundstrom †* Dr. James E. Ross † Mr. Kenneth & Mrs. Barbara Lopaty Mr. John L. Bird Ms. Geraldine L. & Mr. Jonathan Del Gilpin Mr. Darrien M. Jackson Mr. Ronald L. Hartshorn & Mr. David Edward McCraw Mr. Joel A. Segall Mr. Harley J. Manning Mr. Gary & Mrs. Beth Birnbaum Mr. John E. Cygnor Linda L. & Mr. Gary Paul Goersch Ms. Jessica L. Jacobsen Ms. Nancy Ronald †* Ms. Ann Helen McGrath † Ms. Judy L. Sennett † Mrs. Barbara A. Markoff-Eggener Mr. Don E. Bissell Mrs. Sandra L. Cyze Gary & Marla Goldstein Mr. David R. Jern Florence J. Johnson Estate † Mr. August C. Meyer Jr. & Mr. Isadore & Mr. Alan R. Morris Mr. Sean M. Black Mr. Gregory J. Czernik Mrs. Linda L. Goldstein Mrs. Lisa Jewell Mr. Philip L. Johnson †* Mrs. Karen Hassett Meyer † Mrs. Mary Anne Shrensky Mr. Juris V. & Mrs. Silvia Orle Mr. Robert T. Blanchard Mr. Stewart K. & Mr. Eric R. Gordon Prof. Brian K. & Ms. Sarah Kyung Min & Ms. Marcia L. Rodgers Mrs. Marcia H. Thalhimer Ms. Diane E. Penny Mr. John G. Bluck Mrs. Judith Lipsky Dan Mr. Marc Gordon Mrs. Christine M. Sevec-Johnson Mr. Matthew Storrs Pincus †* Mrs. Elaine Finney Sagers †* Mr. John J. Toomey Mr. Jeff & Ms. Kathryn Podjasek Ms. Natalie J. Bomke Mr. Michael H. Dann Mr. Robert W. & Mrs. Karen L. Gordon Mr. Bruce C. Johnson †* Jane Phillips & William H. Donaldson †* Mrs. Betty A. & Mr. Lloyd G. Schermer †* Mr. Greg T. & Mrs. Carol Hillsman Sagers Ms. Marlah Bonner-McDuffie Mrs. Abbey E. Davis Ms. Suzanne M. Gordon Mrs. Gay S. Johnson Mrs. Helen B. Gray †* Mr. Glendon A. & Mrs. Gloria Welch Towles †* Mr. John R. & Mrs. Alma L. Schmitz Mr. Robert A. & Mrs. Joan M. Borich Mr. Andrew Davis Ms. Vicki S. Gowler Mr. Shawn K. Johnson Mr. Timothy M. & Mrs. Julie A. Schuster †* Mr. Jeffry S. Unger Mr. John W. Scott Jr. Mr. Jason C. Bramhall V & Ms. Melanie C. Davis Mr. James K. & Mrs. Pamela Wade Grant Ms. Karen M. Johnson-Zeigler & Mrs. Judith M. McAuliff †* Mrs. Mary Lynch & Mr. Andrew Snowdon Mr. James E. & Mrs. Dena J. Vermette †* Mr. William Edward & Mrs. Patricia L. Bramhall Mrs. Linda S. & Mr. David A. Dawson Mr. Murray B. Greenberg Mr. James R. Zeigler Mr. James E. & Mrs. Mary H. Sotir † Mr. William H. Weintraub Mrs. Beverly J. Steiger † Mr. Justin Breen Mr. Leslie E. & Ms. Michelle L. Gregory Ms. Paula E. Jones Mrs. Amy K. Schlueter †* Mr. J. Shadley Thomas & Mrs. Enid & Mr. Kalman Wenig Mr. Bradley C. Stillman Mrs. Margaret M. & Mrs. Constance M. Deatherage Ms. Madeline P. Gross Mr. Raymond C. Jones Mr. Paul D. & Mrs. Janet C. Schrage †* Mr. Mark Mueller * Mr. Andrew Stuart Werner Mrs. Carole Ann & Mr. William Strong Mr. Matthew F. Breslin Ms. Darcie N. De Caprio Mr. Michael J. & Mrs. Michelle Grunfeld Mr. Russell C. & Mrs. Marlo D. Jones Mr. Gordon L. Wangers & Dr. Angharad N. Valdivia * Mr. Douglas E. Winter Dr. Christina D. Urban Mr. Charles R. Broderick Ms. Jessica L. Defranco Mr. Robert J. & Lt. Col. Octavio Jordan Ms. Jennifer A. Schwab * Ms. Lisa K. Wells Chidong Zhang Mr. Allan R. & Mrs. Cynthia R. Williams Ms. Kimberly D. Brun Ms. Nicole C. Denenberg Ms. Marilyn Geskey Gunthner Mr. Keith M. Jorstad Ms. Sunita Mathur White Ms. Janice W. Wise LTC Robert B. Buchanan Mr. Brett Denuo Ms. Ruchi Gupta Mr. Robert T. Joseph & Leadership Circle: $5K–$9,999 Mr. Patrick L. & Advocates: $250–$499 Mr. Kenneth A. & Ms. Amy Detmer Mrs. Susan Haber Ms. Karen R. Goodman Mr. David J. Farber * Mrs. Diane K. Wilkey Mr. Richard L. Adams & Friends Circle: $1–$249 Mrs. Margaret C. Buel † Mrs. Sara C. Devlin Mr. James M. & Mr. Michael P. & Ms. Nancy A. Gravatt * Mr. Kurt L. & Mrs. Cara R. Winter Ms. Patricia A. Januszki † Mr. Seymour Adelman Mrs. Valerie Anne Burhans Mr. Ben Dobbin Mrs. Dorothy J. Hackett † Mrs. Debra A. Jurgensen Mr. Josh McQueen †* Mrs. Suzanne Wyness Mr. William F. & Mrs. Joan M. Amideo Mr. Joseph W. & Mrs. Rachel A. Ahrens Mr. Joel L. Bussert Mr. Newton H. Dodds † * Mr. Terry M. Hackett &Ms. Anne E. Rago Mr. Richard J. Kaempfer Ms. Helen H. Min * Ms. Rachel S. Beck Ms. Diane L. Alblinger Mrs. Susan N. Byrne Mr. Alan R. & Mrs. Mindie Dolinko Dr. John S. Hadley Mr. James M. Kaiser Ms. Cynthia Amadon Schliemann †* Innovators: $500–$999 Ms. Laura J. Benson Dr. Michelle A. Amazeen Mr. Carlos Caceres Jr Mr. Bruce I. & Ms. Sheila Domash Mrs. Susan D. Hajny Mr. Murray C. Kalis Mr. Joel D. & Mrs. Analee Weisman †* Mrs. Mildred L. Barnett † * Ms. Mary Susan Britt Mr. John C. Ambrose Jr. Mr. Richard B. Cahan Dr. Dennis J. & Ms. Megan S. Hambleton Mrs. Angela Kaloventzos-Dixon Mr. Richard J. & Mrs. Lauren A. Barnett Mr. Terry P. & Mrs. Linda L. Brown Mr. Carl D. Anderson Ms. Kavitha J. Cardoza Mrs. Elvira Meza-Dombkowski Mr. Donald K. & Mr. Kenneth R. Kalthoff Visionaries: $1K–$4,999 Mrs. Dawn Gareiss Barrera Mr. Kenneth H. Chang & Ms. Ling Chen Mr. K. Stephen Anderson Mr. Richard E. Carlson Mr. Joseph R. Dominick Jr. Mrs. Patricia E. Hanes, deceased Mr. Bruce J. Kandel Mr. Thomas S. Barber Dr. Victor C. & Mrs. Ellen Kay Bastron Ms. Patricia Hendrix Chicoine Mr. Wayne J. Andrews Mrs. Sylvia M. & Mr. Hartley L. Carlton Jo Ellyn Downey † Mrs. Karyn V. Hanisch-Zeilinski Mr. Kevin J. Kaplan Mr. Morris R. & Mrs. Ruth Beschloss † Ms. Suzanne W. Bates Mr. Donald C. Dodds Jr. †* Ms. Sandra U. Antonelli Mr. Richard A. & Mrs. Sue Carvell Mr. Michael Drayer Mr. Thomas A. Harm Dr. Helen E. Katz Mr. Blake L. Crawford * Mr. Charles M. Bellatti †* Ms. Janet S. Eisen Mr. Richard D. & Mrs. Martha Applegate Mrs. Sandra R. Casserly * Mr. Ronald G. Dudzik Mrs. Joan Joiner Harrison Mr. Jeffrey L. Katz Mr. Aaron D. & Mrs. Doris Cushman † Mr. Bob & Mrs. Michelle Brenseke Mr. Ronald R. Fett Mrs. Betty Araujo Mr. David G. Catlett Ms. Nadine A. Duerwachter Mr. James J. & Mr. Kenneth R. & Ms. Katherine S.C. & Mr. Bryan W. & Mrs. Linda W. Brown Mr. Lee M. Finkel Ms. Ann E. Arellano Mr. Michael A. & Ms. Joan C. Cetera Capt. Laurence A. Dwyer Mrs. Nancy L. Hartmann Mrs. Rose Marie Keller Mr. Bradley J. Denny Ms. Katherine E. Curnutte Mr. John R. Foreman * Mr. Nicholas J. & Ms. Trente Arens Mr. Theodore K. Chamberlain Mr. Richard L. Eastline Mr. Anthony J. & Mrs. Lynn Hebel Mrs. Kim L. Kellogg Mr. Robert O. Endres †* Mr. Gregory A. Daugherty Mrs. Barbara Oettel Francis Ms. Lisa M. Arnett Mr. Patrick J. & Dr. Matthew Ehrlich Ms. Kathy L. & Mr. Larry A. Hedin Ms. Christina G. Kelly Ms. Linda D. Freidman Col. Robert B. Downs * Ms. Arlene S. Goldstine Mr. Robert C. & Mrs. Linda T. Arterburn Mrs. Nancy Micon Chesley Mrs. Judith M. Einbinder Dr. Judith A. Heerwagen Mrs. Marilyn Schnirring Kennedy †* Ms. Nancy E. Gallagher Mrs. Carol J. Edelson Dr. Arthur T. Gronner Ms. Ann F. Aspell Dr. Clifford G. Christians Mr. Alan B. & Mrs. Zora D. Eirinberg Mr. David L. Heim Ms. Lisa C. Kernek & Mr. Ronald E. & Mrs. Megan Guenther †* Mr. Edward L. Epstein Mr. Robert P. & Mrs. Joan R. Gundersen Ms. Michele Ateyeh Ms. Joy A. Chuck Ms. Michele R. Eisele Mrs. Alison L. Heiser Mr. Edward J. Woell Mr. Warren E. Holtsberg Jr. & Mr. Dale R. Haller Mr. G. Robert Hillman Mrs. Geraldine R. Baader Ms. Erin M. Ciciora Mrs. Jody E. Ellyne Ms. Mary K. Heitzman Ms. Carolyn Kim Mrs. Mary Holtsberg Mr. Aran Hegarty † * Dr. Elizabeth A. Hopp-Peters Mrs. Marguerite M. Baer Mr. Brett D. Clark Mr. Perry W. Ergang Mrs. Joan K. Henderson †* Dr. John M. Kittross Ms. Demetria D. Kalodimos * Ms. Joyce E. Hodel Mr. Lawrence A. & Mr. Robert D. Bakus Mr. Christopher N. & Mr. Daniel J. Farnham Mrs. Jennifer Pierceall Herman Ms. Linda S. Kleczewski Marilyn M. Kaytor Estate Mrs. Robin Neal & Mrs. Vicki Johnson Ingrassia Ms. Kristen L. Ball & Mr. Gary L. Ball Jr. Ms. Beth A. Clemmensen Dr. Fred A. Fejes Mrs. Patricia A. Hess Mr. David L. Klehr Mr. Daniel J. & Dr. Karen W. King † Mr. J. Christopher Kaler † * Mr. Albert P. Ishu Dr. Arnold M. & Mrs. Barbara Barban Ms. Lisa Clemmons & Mr. Sean T. Stott Ms. Elizabeth M. Fiden Ms. Sarah C. Hester Mr. Emerson D. Klein Mr. Wm. Timothy Love Dr. Ralph S. & Mrs. Janet P. Izard Mr. Paul E. & Mrs. Elizabeth L. Bargren Ms. Ticey L. Cliff Mr. Dennis M. Finneran Ms. Holly C. Hildebrand Mr. Marvin Klein † President's Council Mrs. Susan G. Marineau Ms. Mary Louise Kandyba & Mr. Blaine Barnes Ms. Carolyn Welch Clifford Linda & Michael J. Fisher Ms. Sarah A. Hoban Mrs. Nancy K. Klemm * Chancellor's Circle Ms. Mary Jo Meisner Mr. Timothy E. Moore †* Mr. Russell M. & Mrs. Cheryl R. Barnett Ms. Kathleen M. Clonts Mr. Gregory E. & Mrs. Theresa R. Fix Mr. Brian L. Hogan Dr. George S. Klingler

16 COLLEGE OF MEDIA ADVANCING EXCELLENCE 2014 17 Mrs. Jolean Olson Knop Dr. Robert Mejia & Ms. Jennifer A. House Mr. Thane E. Peterson Ms. Georgia Marie Schreiner Mr. Thomas J. Tierney Leadership Circle: $5K–$9,999 The College of Media Legacy Society: Creating a Legacy of Ms. Rosanne J. Koehler Mr. John R. Melchi Jr. Mrs. Debra Morrison Petges Mr. Jay S. Schulman Mr. August R. Tonne Adler Schermer Foundation Excellence Ms. Helen Kogan Mr. Shachar Meron Mr. David L. & Mrs. Janet C. Phillips Mr. James S. Scofield Mr. Donald R. Torrant National Communication Association The College of Media Legacy Society acknowledges and honors Mr. Michael K. Konrad Ms. Marissa Merritt Ms. Katelyn J. Phillips Mr. Charles L. & Mrs. Martha R. Scott Ms. Veronica A. Toussaint Mr. William J. Kosik & Mr. Carl R. Meyer * Ms. Beverly J. Pickens Mr. Charles A. Sengstock Jr. Mrs. Artemis C. Trebellas † Visionaries: $1K–$4,999 those who have chosen to include the College of Media through Mrs. Michelle F. Dybal Mr. Thomas F. Meyer Mrs. Margaret E. Pinsky Mrs. Joni M. Lucas Shapiro Mrs. Marlene F. Trifone Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund a bequest, charitable trust or other planned gift. Donors who re- Ms. Marianne Kroeger Mr. Gerald Y. Meyers Mr. Duane R. Placko Mr. David C. & Mrs. Annilee A. Shaul Mr. Wayne L. & Ms. Heather S. Tucker The Boeing Company member the College of Media in their estate plans provide critical Mr. Jay Krupp Mrs. Mae A. Michels Col. Gary L. Poleskey, retired & Mrs. Rebecca L. Shaw Mrs. Karen E. Tulli The Cardiff Group funding to establish scholarships, awards, fellowships and other Mr. Philip M. Krupp Mrs. Diane K. & The Honorable Mrs. Barbara E. Poleskey †* Mr. Edward J. Sherman Ms. Diana L. Vagle Deloitte Foundation student and faculty support. Ms. Maryann Z. Lance George S. Miller † Mr. Tony & Mrs. Christina Porterfield Mr. Jeffrey A. & Mr. Robert M. VanAntwerp Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Mr. Lynn P. Landberg Mr. Andre D. P. Mitchell Mrs. Deborah Kopp Poulin Mrs. Marilyn M. Sherman Mrs. Janann D. Vance † Glass Box Research Company The College of Media would like to recognize the following alumni Ms. Jordanka L. Lazarevic Mr. Glen V. Mittlacher Mr. Gary W. Pratscher Ms. Ann Shilladey Dr. Bruce G. & Harold Matson Company, Inc. and friends as members of the Legacy Society: Mr. Timothy J. & Ms. Maria T. Mooshil Mr. William L. & Mrs. Joan W. Prentiss Mr. Myron J. & Mrs. Sonya A. Sholem † Mrs. JoAnn M. Vanden Bergh The Hill-Snowdon Foundation Dr. Jules & Mrs. Jody Becker Mr. David A. & Mrs. Diane Manthey Mrs. Rosemary L. Leahy Ms. Laura E. Morris Mr. Teddy & Ms. Robin Presley Mr. Franklin R. Shuftan Mr. Garen A. Vartanian Indiana University Mr. Charles M. Bellatti Ms. Ann Helen McGrath Mr. Charles O. Lee IV & Mr. Bruce C. Mosher Mr. Timothy E. Pretzsch & Mr. Michael D. & Mrs. Sallie M. Sienza Mr. Robert J. Vlk Newell Rubbermaid Office Products Mr. Morris R. Beschloss Mr. Kent E. Parks Mrs. Sarah Britt Lee † * Mr. Matthew E. Mullaney Ms. Dona L. Miller Mr. Steven J. Silverman Ms. Nancy B. Walker William Randolph Hearst Foundation Prof. Denise D. Bielby Mr. David A. Pearson Ms. Melisa G. Lee The Reverend Richard L. Mullen Mr. Ricardo B. Pringle Ms. Jeanine Simnick Mr. Gene A. Wallace Ms. Marian Boruck Brody Mr. Harry O. Richards Dr. Richard W. Lee Mrs. Susan K. & Mr. Michael Mumm Mr. Charles E. Quarnstrom Mrs. Rebecca S. Simpson Ms. Jacqueline B. Walsh Innovators: $500–$999 Mr. Lyman D. Dunn, deceased Dr. James E. Ross Ms. Susan E. Lester Mr. Bruce D. Murdy Mr. Gene J. Quirini Mrs. Moira K. Skinner Mr. Patrick G. Ward @Communications, LLC Dr. S. Watson & Mr. Richard Slottow, deceased Mr. Robert J. Lewczyk Mrs. Nancy Ann Mutter Ms. Lisa G. & Mr. Michael Radin Mr. David L. Slader Ms. Julie Parker Wason California State University Mrs. Elizabeth S. Dunn, deceased Mr. Martin H. Snitzer Mr. David J. Licking Mr. Brian G. Nadig Ms. Barbara Gold Randolph Mr. Thomas J. & Mrs. Rosetta M. Slavin Ms. Renate & Mr. George B. Wasserman Bakersfield Foundation Mr. Clarence O. Erickson Dr. David F. Stein Mrs. Karen V. Lilleleht Mr. Denis L. Naylor Mr. Michael E. & Mrs. Janelle H. Slockbower Ms. Emily Webb Duquesne University Mr. Dennis G. Frary Mr. David R. & Mrs. Susan D. Weigandt Dr. Edward S. & Mrs. Barbara Z. Linn Ms. Kristin Lea Nevius Mrs. Michelle G. Rapaport Mr. Dale E. Smith Ms. Nancy E. Webb Emerson College Dr. Richard H. Gentry Mr. Joel D. & Mrs. Analee Weisman Ms. Hayley Lockwood Ms. Janet Lily Nicholson Mr. Charles L. Rasberry Mr. Lowell F. & Mrs. Katherine L. Smith Ms. Linda A. Wedenoja Endicott College Mr. Harry J. Gray, deceased Robert B. Wentworth Trust Mr. Daniel M. Logue Dr. Michael C. Nielsen Mrs. Janet Neiman Reed Mrs. Lynn C. Smith Mr. Scott A. Weisman Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Dr. John Laddie Lastovicka Ms. Jeanne E. Zasadil Ms. Jane E. Long Mrs. Sharon Andrews Niemet Dr. Joan K. Reeder Ms. Melissa A. Smith Mr. Martin Jay & Mrs. Elisabeth Weiss Chicago Legacies & Endowments Mr. Alden K. Loury Ms. Gayle Harris Nix Mr. Timothy R. Rees Ms. Ramona A. Smith Mr. Raymond B. Weiss Penn State University Page Center You may establish an estate gift (via will, trust, IRA, etc) for the Ms. Ellen J. & Mr. Andrew W. Lowitt Mrs. Paula Garry Noble Mr. Henry E. Reich Jr. Mr. Roberto A. Smith Jr. Mrs. Mary N. & Mr. Richard K. Welge U.S. Charitable Gift Trust College of Media by including the following language: Mrs. Bonnie M. & Mr. Richard M. Noel †* Dr. Leonard N. Reid Mr. Norman Snitovsky Mr. Michael C. Whalen Union University I leave (% of estate, $ amount, residue) to the University of Illinois Mr. George M. Lowrey Ms. Betty N. Norberg Ms. Laura M. Reilly Mrs. Sara D. Snowden Mr. Grant M. Whisler University of Minnesota Foundation (37-6006007), to be used for the College of Media (add Ms. Pamela M. Lowrey Mr. Richard W. Norris Sr. Mr. Kenneth B. Rhodie Ms. Haley E. Soehn Mr. Phillip A. White WaterStone Ms. Ann Lowry Mr. Charles R. Novitz Mrs. Francine P. Richard Ms. Patricia G. Solomon Mrs. Roberta R. Whitworth department or program) at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Mrs. Roxanne N. & Mr. Paul F. Nowack Mr. James M. & Mrs. Sue E. Rick Mrs. Jutta W. Spanke Mr. Romayne C. & Advocates: $250–$499 Champaign. Mr. David O. Lucchesi Mr. John P. & Mrs. Shirley L. O'Connell Mr. James E. Rickert Mrs. Elizabeth H. Stafford Mrs. Linda M. Wicklund AllianceBernstein LP We invite you to become a member of the Legacy Society by Mr. James R. & Mrs. Marjorie Lundgren Mr. Steven J. & Ms. Cynthia M. O'Dell Ms. Nancy Ridgeway Mr. Zachary & Mr. Edward J. Wietecha & CEW Foundation Mrs. Jill M. Mackie-Palermo Mrs. Sandra R. & Mrs. Jennifer J. & Mr. David I. Roen Ms. Melissa Mares Stambor Dr. Peggy J. Burke Event Photography Group including the College of Media in your will or other planned gift. Mr. Tim Mahl Mr. Martin M. Offergeld Prof. Karen M. Roloff Mr. Richard J. & Mrs. Louise A. Stancliffe Ms. Kira Wigoda & Dr. Daniel B. Sobel IBM Matching Grants Program We encourage you to share your plans so that the intent of your Mrs. Dena Mahon-Bagger Ms. Laura R. Oftedahl Mr. William M. & Mrs. Patricia H. Rotz Ms. Susan L. Stapleton Mr. Robert K. Williams Ishu Productions gift is properly executed and recognized. If you would like informa- Ms. Christina Malibiran Mr. Edward M. & Mr. Gary N. Rowe Mr. Cameron L. Stauth Mr. L. Patrick & Mrs. Holly M. Windhorst Kraft Foods Inc. tion on how to establish a bequest or other planned gift to benefit Mr. David A. & Mrs. Diane A. Manthey † Mrs. Carolyn Oglesby Ogen Dr. Brandon S. & Mrs. Judith C. Rubens Ms. Bentley L. Stewart Mrs. Claire N. Winograd Macy’s Foundation future generations of students in the College of Media, please call Ms. Dorothy Lee Marchetti Mrs. Nancy J. O'Halloran Mr. Joshua N. Rubenstein Ms. Lynne M. Stiefel Mr. Thomas E. Winski Scripps Howard Foundation 217.244.5466, or email [email protected]. Mr. Steven C. Marcus Mr. Gary A. & Mrs. Ann S. Olson Mr. David M. Rubin Mr. Bruce L. Still Mr. Sherman H. Wolf The Urban Charitable Trust Mr. Joseph H. Markman Mrs. Lisa C. Orman Mr. Gary A. & Mrs. Linda S. Rudenberg Ms. Diane C. Stoddard-Maske Mr. Richard L. & Mrs. Mary Lou Wright Ms. Alice E. Martin Mr. Robert W. O'Rourke Ms. Julie Rudenberg Mr. John N. Strandin † Mr. Richard R. Zaker Friends Circle: $1–$249 Advancing Excellence is a publication of the Office of Mr. Richard M. Marzec Ms. Jennifer A. Orwick Ms. Karen A. Rugen Mrs. Barbara S. Strang Mr. Ken Zapinski Energizer Advancement at the College of Media at the University of Illinois Mr. Howard D. Mathis Mrs. Glenna & Mr. LeRoy Ousley Ms. Marjorie K. Ruschau Mrs. Barbara I. & Mr. Kent Strange Mr. Eugene F. Zelek Jr. & GE Foundation at Urbana-Champaign. Fall 2014 Mr. Michael O. & Ms. Nina B. Ovryn & Mr. Jay B. & Mrs. Patricia A. Ruth Mrs. Joanne I. Strong Ms. Margaret A. Christie Lockheed Martin Foundation Associate Dean for Advancement: Marlah Bonner-McDuffie Mrs. Nancy B. Matthews Mr. Jerrold A. Schwartz Mr. Keith F. & Mrs. Diane M. Ryan Mr. Joel A. Sucherman Ms. Samantha F. Zimecki MetLife Foundation Director for Advancement and Associate Director of Ebertfest: Mr. Donald O. Maylath †* Mr. Roman M. Paluta & Ms. Mary M. Ryan Mr. Martin Joel & Ms. Susan L. Zimny Monroe and Florence Nash Mary Susan Britt Ms. Kathryn T. McAlevey Ms. Christine H. Engels Mr. Michael B. Sachs Mrs. Judith Kreutz Suffield Ms. Rose Zoglin Foundation, Inc. Mr. John F. McCabe Mr. Charles B. Parker Mr. Irwin J. & Mrs. Janice G. Saltz Michael & Dorit Suffness Ms. Marcia L. Zuckerman The Northern Trust Company Assistant Director of Annual Fund and Alumni Relations: Jeanine Simnick Mrs. Margie K. McCabe Mr. Robert T. & Mr. Lawrence A. Sandler Mrs. Carolyn H. Surguine Mr. Glen A. & Mrs. Judith A. Zumwalt The Procter & Gamble Fund Office Manager: Jill Rannebarger Ms. Riviera S. Mccollum Mrs. Nancy W. Parkhill † Dr. C. Dennis Schick Mr. Mark Swerdlik Tampa Bay Times Fund Director of Commuications: Heather Smith Tucker Mrs. Lois Todd McCulley † Mr. Joe R. Patrick Mr. Kevin Jay Schiesz Ms. Kate Szyszka Corporate Gifts Time Warner Employee Matching Mrs. Janet V. & Dr. John J. Pauly Jr. Col. David Owen, deceased & Ms. Bette Nance Terry Dean’s Society: $10K and above Grants Program Email: [email protected] Mr. Laurence M. McGrath Mrs. Barbara A. Pawlikowski Mrs. Carol G. Schillerstrom Mr. Geoffrey M. Thomas Marajen Stevick Foundation TLM Enterprises Website: www.media.illinois.edu Mr. William F. McKeown Mr. Robert A. Pearson Mrs. Judith & Mr. Jack J. Schindler Mr. James P. Thompson McDonald’s Corporation Wells Fargo Foundation Follow the College of Media! Mr. James J. & Mrs. Diane K. & Ms. Judith A. Schlipp Mr. Robert H. & Schwab Charitable Fund Mrs. Barbara K. McNabney Mr. Daniel A. Pellettiere Mrs. DiAnne E. Schmitt Mrs. Carole C. Thornberry Questions or corrections may be Mr. Paul G. Meeden Mr. Michael G. Peskura Mrs. Lois T. Schmitz Ms. Julie R. Thorpe directed to [email protected] or Ms. Jean Meislahn Mr. Walter R. Petersen * Mr. Bernard A. Schoenburg Mrs. Linda F. Tierney 217.244.5466.

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