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TOP HONORS COHOON, DODD, GROSS INDUCTED INTO HALL OF DISTINCTION Doctoral Program Next Step for Tech

There have been a number of noteworthy milestones in the Creating K-12 leaders who are more life of Arkansas Tech University, but none are more symbolic prepared and more aligned with of the strides our institution has made over the course of the a P-20 model of learning — the last 106 years than the addition of our first doctoral degree. idea that internal and external interdisciplinary partnerships It was announced in May that the Higher Learning Commission, can contribute to educational a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and success from preschool through Schools, had granted accreditation for the Arkansas Tech Doctor of doctoral work and everything Education degree in school leadership. You can read a complete in between — creates an account of the accreditation in this issue of Tech Action. environment where teachers are encouraged to innovate. It was the final step in a process that required six years to That culture of innovation in the classroom yields students complete. The visionary behind the creation and implementation with the critical thinking skills and grit necessary to persist of the Doctor of Education degree in school leadership is to graduation not only in high school, but in post-secondary Dr. Mary Gunter, professor of educational leadership. learning environments, baccalaureate programs and beyond. Since Dr. Gunter joined our faculty in 1998, she has spurred the Change is coming to education in Arkansas, and development of graduate programs in education that have made Arkansas Tech is at the forefront of that change. Arkansas Tech a recognized leader in producing counselors, principals, curriculum leaders, superintendents and other key Sincerely, leaders in K-12 school districts around Arkansas and beyond.

She has applied that same expertise in designing a doctoral program that will challenge current and future principals and superintendents, all of it with the ultimate goal of enhancing the educational environment in which Arkansas children will learn Kelly Davis and grow. Director of Alumni Relations & Tech Loyalty Fund Alumni Association Board of Directors President: Truman Hill ‘70 President Elect: Kendall Tabor ‘88 & ‘92

Leila Bean Dockery ‘77 12/15 Kendall Tabor ‘89 & ‘92 12/15 Ryan Ritchie ‘03 12/16 Megan Morris ‘09 & ‘14 12/17 Susan McIntyre Dunn ‘83 12/15 Adam Anderson ‘11 12/16 Ross White ‘08 & ‘12 12/16 Betty Snellings ‘62 12/17 Cody Hill ‘07 & ‘10 12/15 Larry Brown ‘10 12/16 Lacie Oels Bohannan ‘10 & ‘14 12/17 Tony Thompson ‘95 12/17 Sherry Nordin Polsgrove ‘81 12/15 Alyssa McTeer Carter ‘02 12/16 Sue Chiolino ‘68 & ‘86 12/17 Jimmy Rofkahr, Ozark Campus Rep. Dustin Parsons ‘10 & ‘14 12/15 Denise Clayton ‘85 12/16 Travis Flower ‘11 12/17 Justin Price ‘01 12/15 Steve Kesner ‘77 12/16 Rick Hampton ‘75 12/17 Melissa Owens Steeves ‘07 12/15 Brad McBride ‘10 12/16 Keith Jesse ‘08 12/17

Tech Action, Volume 51, No. 2. Arkansas Tech University Alumni Association, Alumni House, Russellville, AR 72801 Tech Action is published by the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association, Director of Alumni Relations Editorial Committee Cover Photograph 1313 N. Arkansas Ave., Russellville, & Tech Loyalty Fund Kelly Davis, Jayne Jones, Liz Chrisman AR 72801. It is sent to alumni, Kelly Davis Susie Nicholson, Sam Strasner parents, friends and faculty/staff of Contributing Photographers Arkansas Tech University. We welcome Coordinator of Young Alumni Publications/Creative Services Liz Chrisman, Tim Carr, Alex Duvall, manuscripts and photographs from & Student Philanthropy Felisha Weaver Joshua Mashon our readers. Please include a self- Alison Parks Taylor addressed, stamped envelope if you Coordinator of Alumni Director of New Media E-mail address would like your originals returned. Communications & Events Carrie Harris Phillips [email protected] Parents, if your son or daughter Aaron Jones attended Tech and is no longer living Director of Athletic Website at this address, please notify our office Alumni Office Administrative Assistant Communications www.techties.atu.edu of his or her new address. Address Terry Holland-Finley Paul Smith updates can be submitted to the Arkansas Tech Office of Alumni Services by calling 479.968.0242 or by sending e-mail to [email protected]. FALL 2015 02 Tech Action Arkansas Tech University Receives Accreditation for First Doctoral Degree

Arkansas Tech University has received notification that its Doctor The following years saw a site visit by an out-of-state review of Education degree in school leadership has been accredited team in March 2012 and program reviews by the Arkansas Higher by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Education Coordinating Board (AHECB), all of which led to a Central Association of Colleges and Schools. decision by the AHECB on July 25, 2014, to grant Arkansas Tech a change in role and scope and permission to begin offering a Doctor The accreditation is the final step in the development of the new of Education degree in school leadership. degree, which is the first doctoral program in the 106-year history of Arkansas Tech. The first cohort of Doctor of Education degree “Arkansas Tech is forever thankful to Dr. Mary Gunter, professor of in school leadership students is beginning its studies this year. educational leadership, dean of the Graduate College and dean of the College of Education, for her leadership throughout the “The greatest beneficiaries of this news are the children of our development of its first doctoral program,” said Bowen. “Her vision state,” said Dr. Robin E. Bowen, president of Arkansas Tech. and knowledge in this content area are the primary reasons why “As a result of this doctoral program, leadership capacity in our institution can celebrate this important milestone. Equally our K-12 schools will be enhanced, teachers will be more exciting is the fact that Dr. Gunter will now have the opportunity empowered to advance in their careers and students will receive to share her expertise with doctoral students at Arkansas Tech and a more meaningful education. Arkansas Tech is already known play a key role in preparing them for career advancement.” throughout the region as a leader in the development of district and building leaders for our schools. The ability to offer this The program is designed for K-12 education professionals who doctoral degree is a natural and important next step in our currently serve or wish to serve in school district leadership institutional efforts to partner with K-12 schools in creating a positions. stronger Arkansas for generations to come.” The Arkansas Tech Doctor of Education degree in school leadership The formal steps involved in creating the Doctor of Education will build upon the curriculum of the institution’s existing degree in school leadership began in July 2010, when the Educational Specialist degree, which consists of 30 hours of course Arkansas Tech Board of Trustees approved a letter of intent work beyond the master’s degree level. notifying the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) Dr. John A. Freeman will serve as director of the doctoral program. that the university was developing a Doctor of Education He joined the Arkansas Tech faculty on Jan. 1, 2015, after previously program. working as professor and department head of the graduate studies division in the College of Health, Education and Professional One month later, the board approved a letter of intent to ADHE Studies at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. concerning the change in role and scope necessary to allow Arkansas Tech to offer doctoral programs. Freeman holds the faculty rank of professor of educational leadership at Arkansas Tech. In November 2010, the Arkansas Tech Board of Trustees approved the program proposal that outlined the Doctor of Education For more information about the Arkansas Tech Doctor of Education degree as developed by the faculty in the Arkansas Tech Center degree in school leadership, call (479) 498-6022 or send e-mail to for Leadership and Learning. [email protected]. |

FALL 2015 Today's Tech 03 arkansas tech HOMECOMING october 9-10, 2015 registration form on page 31

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 10 a.m. Reunions Tomlinson 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Bookstore Open 1950s and 1960s Reunion Purchase your green & gold Tech gear Main lobby while you are on campus 10 Year Reunion - Class of 2005 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Norman Hall Art Gallery Exhibition Room 119 Dispositions, recent sculptures by Little Rock Artist Michael Warrick 25 Year Reunion - Class of 1990 Room 121 9 a.m. Homecoming Classic Golf Tournament Chamberlyne Country Club 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Bookstore Open $75 per person W.O. Young Building $150 for hole sponsor only 11 a.m. Meet/Greet Dr. Dan Belongia, Band Director $300 for team and hole sponsor Baswell Techionery 9 a.m. Check-in and Brunch 11 a.m. Delta Zeta Alumnae Reunion 10:15 a.m. Official Welcome Doc Bryan Student Services Center, Room 242 10:30 a.m. Shotgun Start 11 a.m. Alumni Gold Luncheon 12 p.m. Ladies ‘Champagne Bingo’ Luncheon West Dining Room, Chambers Cafeteria Lake Point Hickory Lodge Join the Class of 1965 for their $15 per person 50 year class reunion 5:30 p.m. Hall of Distinction Social Hour Noon – 3 p.m. Party at the Plaza Lake Point Conference Center Noon – 3 p.m. Groups at Centennial Plaza: (invitation only) • Alumni Gold Reunion (Class of 1965) 6:30 p.m. Hall of Distinction Reunion Dinner • 25 year Reunion (Class of 1990) Lake Point Conference Center (invitation only) • 10 year Reunion (Class of 2005) • 1950s & 1960s 8 p.m. Tech Idol Singing Competition Tucker Coliseum • Young Alumni (2005-2015) • Alumni Chapters SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 • Agriculture • College of Education 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bookstore Open • T-Club Purchase your green & gold Tech gear • Greek Life while you are on campus • 70th Year College of Business 9 a.m. T-Club All Sports Annual Meeting • Parks, Rec, & Hospitality Admin Hindsman Players Breakfast Noon Stadium bookstore opens Young Ballroom $5 per person 2:30 p.m. Pre-game Activities Thone Stadium at Buerkle Field 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Norman Hall Art Gallery Exhibition Dispositions, recent sculptures by 3 p.m. Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys Football Little Rock Artist Michael Warrick Thone Stadium at Buerkle Field

FALL 2015 04 Homecoming Be The Match Event Registers Nearly 1,700 During Drive

Arkansas Tech University registered bone marrow registry drive,” wrote Warnick champion Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero 1,696 individuals with Be The Match, the in a Facebook post shortly after the event attended the drive and helped raise national bone marrow registry, during a concluded. “ATU will now hold the world awareness alongside his wife, Casey 24-hour drive on April 14-15. record for most registrants to the national Guerrero. She is a cancer survivor and a recipient of a bone marrow transplant Included in the count are 254 individuals bone marrow registry in one hour. We also from the Be The Match registry. who registered during the first hour of the have the distinction of registering 1,696 drive from 9-10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14. people in 24 hours. If this doesn’t make “I have never in my life been more proud Arkansas Tech established a new world you believe that ATU is a special place, of something,” wrote Arkansas Tech record for most people registered with Be nothing will.” student Kaylynn Newhard on her Facebook The Match during a one-hour period. Statistics from Be The Match state that page when the event was over. “This has been the best 24 hours of no sleep ever. Faculty members Dr. Julie Mikles- approximately one in every 540 people 1,696 people joined the bone marrow Schluterman, associate professor of who register with Be The Match are called registry in the past 24 hours. Julie Mikles- sociology, and Dr. Jason Warnick, associate upon to be donors. With that number in Schluterman and Jason Warnick, you two professor of psychology, coordinated the mind, approximately three lives could be are superheroes along with all the other drive. saved by the efforts of those involved in amazing staff in my department. I’m so the Arkansas Tech Be The Match drive. “I can’t thank everyone enough for the hard lucky to be learning from such exceptional, work and support shown for the 24-hour Six-time and four-division world boxing inspirational, brilliant people.” |

FALL 2015 In The Community 05 Fifty Years After Starting, Johnson Graduates From College 68-YEAR OLD The flexibility of the program EARNS DEGREE AT allowed Johnson to maintain ARKANSAS TECH his busy schedule while reaching his academic goals. A dream deferred for almost “What really benefited five decades came true for me was the ability to do James Johnson of North independent study,” said Little Rock on May 9. Johnson. “I didn’t have to At the age of 68, he received worry about the classroom his Bachelor of Professional environment. I could stay Studies degree from up until 3 or 4 o’clock in the Arkansas Tech University in morning if that was what I Russellville. needed to do. There were intervals during the day in Johnson attended Jarvis my office when I could do Christian College in Texas some course work. Many from 1965-68, but the need of the assignments provided me the to provide for his family caused him to “I had a resolute determination that I opportunity to work ahead when I had discontinue his education one year short wanted to get out in May,” said Johnson. time. My computer became my classroom, of completing his degree. “For some reason, May of 2015 was my target. I didn’t want to wait until the and I was in class whenever I wanted to be As the years went by, Johnson worked for summer. I wanted to be an example to so in class.” the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. many other people. It doesn’t matter how Now that it is done, Johnson can smile Department of Justice and in training old you are or what obstacles you run into. and reflect upon what it means to achieve centers to help others with job placement. You can do it if you want to do it. I juggled a goal that was set to the side for 47 years. He even opened his own business, but all my schedules and did what I needed to something was missing. “Man, it’s almost incomprehensible,” do to ensure that I could achieve my goal.” said Johnson. “It’s a feeling that is not “I’ve achieved what I consider to be That goal was realized in front of a explainable. There is nothing in the 68 a modicum of success, but there was capacity crowd at Tucker Coliseum in years I have been alive that I believe always that yearning to get my degree,” Russellville. His was one of approximately compares to what it is like to earn my said Johnson. “I always knew I needed it. 1,460 degrees conferred by Arkansas Tech degree. To think that I am finally in I got to thinking about it, and there’s no during four commencement ceremonies fulfillment of a dream I’ve had for the last need for me to let life pass me by. I knew May 8-9. 47 years…people have always thought I had the ability to go back and finish I had a bachelor’s, maybe a master’s school.” “One of the things that attracted me about ATU was the online ability to complete degree or a Ph.D. because I’ve been able After learning about the accelerated my education,” said Johnson. “I’ve been to walk in that type of demeanor…but to degree program at Arkansas Tech in spring juggling three jobs: I’m a pastor, a licensed know that finally I’m able to validate what 2014, Johnson completed six hours during funeral director and a full-time student. I people have assumed, I’ll never have to be the summer 2014 terms, 16 hours during knew that I had a lot going on and I would leery or apprehensive again about people the fall 2014 semester and nine hours need something that would accommodate asking me what college I graduated from. during the spring 2015 semester. my schedule. When I looked into it, I can walk in any place, submit my resume He was also able to gain 10 hours of realized I could do this online and found and say that I have a bachelor’s degree. course credit through the prior learning out about the accelerated degree program, That feeling, I don’t think there’s a word. aspect of the accelerated degree program. I knew that was what I was going to do.” Euphoria…it exceeds that.” |

FALL 2015 06 Alumni News Mother, Daughter Share Graduation Weekend

No mom in Arkansas was more proud than Mary Beth Cox during Mother’s Day weekend 2015.

The North Little Rock High School English teacher celebrated her own graduation from the Arkansas Tech University Master of Education in school leadership program on May 8.

She also had a chance to share commencement weekend with daughter Chloe Cox, who earned her Bachelor of Science degree in business education from Arkansas Tech on May 9.

“To finish my master’s and then watch our baby get her degree so that she can also become a teacher…it’s a pretty amazing weekend, and then Mother’s Day on Sunday,” said Mary Beth Cox. “Chloe has a heart for people and for children. I think that she will be a dynamic teacher and I know she’ll have a bright future. We need teachers. We need good teachers.”

Chloe Cox’s record of leadership at Arkansas Tech has included serving as president of Delta Zeta, chairman of the Presidential Leadership Cabinet and secretary of internal affairs for Student Government Association. said Chloe Cox. “She has taught for about 28 She was voted Arkansas Tech Homecoming queen “It’s our goal in 2014 and Greek woman of the year in 2013-14. years now, so for her to finish her master’s degree The Arkansas Tech College of Business selected to change over is such an accomplishment. She’s had me and my her for its 2015 ambassador award, and Chloe sister to take care of and look after, and now she’s completed the requirements necessary to earn the people’s lives and been able to achieve this. I could not be happier for her.” Arkansas Tech Tradition Keeper distinction. to have a positive Delta Zeta presented Chloe with one of its highest Chloe is also proud to be following in her honors when she became one of six women impact on their mother’s footsteps. She has already accepted her first teaching assignment, which will begin in the selected by the Delta Zeta Sorority National lives.” — Chloe Cox Council to receive a 2015 Grace Mason Lundy fall as ninth and 10th grade business teacher in Award. the Beebe School District.

“I’ve gained knowledge and relationships here at Arkansas Tech,” “We just all have a knack for people,” said Chloe Cox. “It’s our goal said Chloe Cox. “I have collected so many memories here that to change over people’s lives and to have a positive impact on their have changed me for the better, and I can’t wait to take my degree lives.” and put it to good use. I think some of my favorite memories will Mary Beth expressed hope that her latest academic achievement be from my sorority, Delta Zeta, and from Student Government would allow her to extend her impact beyond the classroom and Association. The opportunity to serve on SGA Executive Board and into a school leadership role. bring Jerry (the Bulldog) back (as campus ambassador) will be one “I’ve gained confidence in leading a school,” said Mary Beth Cox. “I of the best memories I have of Arkansas Tech.” look forward to doing that in my near future. I think I’m equipped. She added another Arkansas Tech memory when she watched her The professors are knowledgeable, and it’s a high-class, high- mother walk across the floor of Tucker Coliseum, collect her degree quality program here at Arkansas Tech.” and receive congratulations from Arkansas Tech President Dr. That “near future” that Mary Beth mentioned turned out to be very Robin E. Bowen. near. She was hired as principal at Atkins High School less than a “I was so proud of my mother for finishing her master’s degree,” month following her graduation from Arkansas Tech. |

FALL 2015 Alumni News 07 FALL 2015 08 Today's Tech Bowen Defines Vision for Future of Arkansas Tech

TECH COMMUNITY CELEBRATES high school students who are interested in these programs. We must also build communities that are safe and socially attractive th ITS 12 PRESIDENT for our citizens. I am encouraged by the development of North El Dr. Robin E. Bowen outlined four areas of emphasis for her Paso Avenue. I would like for the university and the city to combine presidency during her inauguration as the 12th president of efforts to help El Paso become Russellville’s version of Dickson Arkansas Tech University at Tucker Coliseum on Friday, April 17. Street to provide a geographic, social and economic link between the university and the city. This will help us transform, as one Bowen cited distributive leadership, grit, collaboration with the community member aptly stated, from a town with a university to a community and social justice as four aspects of the Arkansas Tech university town.” culture that she hopes are strengthened during her tenure as chief executive officer for the institution. On social justice: “I ask each of you, all of you, to join me in working toward a stronger culture of social justice, where, as Below, in part, are Bowen’s thoughts on those four areas of Martin Luther King Jr. stated, we are judged by the content of our emphasis: character and our abilities rather than the color of our skin. And I On distributive leadership: “Each of you, faculty and staff, are add, or by our gender, whom we choose to love or what we call the experts in your own areas. You are the ones who see the day-to-day personal God we serve…to move beyond tolerance to respect… implications of what we do and how we do things on this campus. respect for different opinions, different cultures and beliefs that are You are also the most knowledgeable regarding how we can better different from our own. I challenge us to truly celebrate diversity in do things. Good ideas come from across the university. The vision all of its forms, which in turn makes us a stronger institution and a for and the future of our university needs your expertise, your stronger community.” knowledge. The distributive leadership model results in enhanced The inauguration was attended by more than 1,000 individuals. It leadership capacity across the university and a shared commitment was an assembly that included two members of the U.S. Congress to improving the university so that it can be everything it can be.” — Senator John Boozman and Congressman Steve Womack — a On grit: “Students, you are our partners in this educational number of state and local dignitaries, approximately 250 members process. Ultimately, the passion, the perseverance and the grit of the Arkansas Tech faculty as well as students, staff, alumni, must be your own. Most of our students do have grit, but we community members and representatives of Bowen’s family. haven’t always challenged our students to apply that grit to their Womack was among several speakers who brought greetings for studies. Students, you have grit. Many of you have lived lives that Bowen. Others to offer well wishes from the podium included required you to develop grit. We must make you understand that Jim Ed Gibson, Pope County judge; Randy Horton, Russellville this excellent trait you possess, many of you through hardship, mayor; Bruce Sikes, chancellor at Arkansas Tech-Ozark Campus; will serve you well at the university. We need to make sure you and the presidents of the faculty senate (Dr. David Ward), staff understand that your ability to learn is not fixed. It can and it does senate (Brandi Collins), student senate (Katie Frazier) and alumni change with effort.” association (Truman Hill) at Arkansas Tech.

On collaboration with the community: “The community first gave Additional speakers included Dr. Larry Large, president of the this university life in 1909, and it is the community that will help Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities; and Dr. Tech grow. I am impressed by the abundant goodwill toward Tech. Robert Antonucci, president of Fitchburg State University (Mass.). I am encouraged by the collaborative efforts of the mayor and The Arkansas Tech Symphonic Wind Ensemble performed “A other city and state elected officials, as well as the (Russellville Commemorative Fanfare,” an original composition by Philip Parker, Area Chamber of Commerce), in making the city, the state and the professor of music at Arkansas Tech. The piece was commissioned university stronger. I know that I am very fortunate to have landed in celebration of the inauguration. in such a wonderful community. Life is good in the Arkansas River Valley, but there is still much to do. Together, we must find ways Eric Burnett, chairman of the Arkansas Tech Board of Trustees, to enhance and then sustain economic development. We must served as master of ceremonies. He presented Bowen with the embrace (Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s) technology initiative and create Arkansas Tech chain of office immediately before her inaugural programs at the university level that are the next logical step for address. |

FALL 2015 Today's Tech 09 Welcome to the Hall of Distinction COHOON, DODD, GROSS promoted to assistant professor (1963), past presidents are invited to all meetings. INDUCTED DURING SPRING associate professor (1966), professor (1976) So, I followed his lead. I will continue. I’ve COMMENCEMENT 2015 and distinguished professor (2011). told Terry (Holland-Finley) in the alumni office that unless I call and let her know He was named chair of the science division Dr. Richard Cohoon of Russellville, Shirley otherwise, she can go ahead and put me in 1970, head of the Department of Physical Drewry Dodd of Russellville and John down for attending all of the meetings.” Sciences in 1971 and he served as dean Gross of El Dorado were inducted into of what is now known as the College of During the luncheon following the the Arkansas Tech Hall of Distinction Natural and Health Sciences from 1987- induction ceremony on May 9, Dodd during spring commencement ceremonies 2011. thanked Julie Nebben Morgan for at Tucker Coliseum in Russellville on encouraging her to get involved with the Saturday, May 9. Arkansas Tech presented Cohoon with the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association and Jim Faculty Award of Excellence in the service Cohoon entered under the Distinguished Murphy for nominating her for the Hall of category on the day of his retirement. Service category for non-alumni, Dodd was Distinction. “One of the greatest rewards in a teaching inducted under the Distinguished Alumni “Thank you for helping me remember that career is in assisting others to identify Service category and Gross was enshrined Tech was my foundation and for allowing and attain their goals,” said Cohoon. “I’ve under the Distinction in Intercollegiate me to get back involved with it,” said Dodd. had a role in educating over 300 geology Athletics category. “We’ve still got work to do.” majors, and hundreds of general education Dr. Richard Cohoon students. Arkansas Tech, without a doubt, Dodd was a member of the committee Distinguished professor and professor is a strong institution. That strength is that planned the Arkansas Tech centennial emeritus of geology at Arkansas Tech, rooted in an excellent faculty, beautiful celebration. She helps organize reunions Cohoon retired from the faculty on spring campuses in Russellville and Ozark and, and philanthropic efforts by the “Caraway commencement day 2012 with 52 years of over the years, an efficient administration Hall Girls,” alumnae who lived together service, making him the longest-serving with long-range vision. However, the on the Caraway Hall third floor in the late faculty member in Arkansas Tech history. enduring strength and reputation of the 1950s. “Someone once said find work doing what university lies in the student body and its If a Wonder Boys or Golden Suns ballgame, you love and you won’t ever have a job,” thousands of alumni.” band concert, choir concert, theatrical said Cohoon at a luncheon following Shirley Drewry Dodd performance, art gallery exhibit, career fair the induction ceremony. “That certainly Dodd graduated from Arkansas Tech in 1959 or other special occasion such as Time Out proved true for me. My service with Tech with a degree in elementary education. for Tech, Homecoming or Family Day is as a faculty person and an administrator After 14 years as a classroom teacher in taking place on campus, chances are Dodd was never a job. It was a privilege to be Little Rock and Russellville and 17 years as is there. able to continue the pursuit of knowledge a guidance counselor at Russellville High If final exams are taking place, she can be in a science, geology, that I began to School, Dodd has remained involved in found in the lobby of Witherspoon Hall appreciate in 1948 at Classen High School education by serving her alma mater. serving free breakfast to students, faculty in Oklahoma City. She was a member of the Arkansas Tech and staff. “That first geology course hooked me,” Alumni Association Board of Directors from A poll worker for the Pope County continued Cohoon. “The forces and 2008-10 before becoming president-elect Election Commission and a tutor at processes operating within the Earth of the organization in 2011 and president Sequoyah Elementary School, Dodd holds and on its surface…the vastness of the in 2012. Dodd recalled that early in her membership in the Green and Gold and the concepts of geologic time and Earth tenure on the alumni board she knew it was Century Forward Circle at Arkansas Tech. history…the physical and chemical a good fit. John Gross processes operating on the surface “I think, honestly, it was about my second A 1970 graduate of Arkansas Tech with a and within the Earth…these are such meeting that I decided this is what I need Bachelor of Science degree in physical fascinating and challenging concepts to to do,” said Dodd. “It was one way that I education, Gross was a two-time All- me.” could pay back. I started then looking to Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference Cohoon joined the Arkansas Tech faculty as find out how I could stay involved. I visited selection as a member of the Wonder Boys an instructor in 1960 and was subsequently with Howard Ritchie, and he told me that basketball program.

FALL 2015 10 Cover Story He was part of the 1970 Arkansas Tech basketball team that won the NAIA District 17 championship and reached the second round of the NAIA National Tournament under head coach Deward Dopson. It was the Wonder Boys’ only national tournament appearance in basketball between 1963 and 1995.

“I grew up on a farm in Fort Smith,” said Gross. “Coach Dopson had just become the head coach at Arkansas Tech, and he invited me to be a part of the Tech family and play on the basketball team,” said Gross. “That conversation totally changed my life. Arkansas Tech has meant so much to me and my family. It has given me an opportunity to do what I love to do for a life’s career. I’ve gained so many good things from Arkansas Tech. It’s been a good life, and I owe all of it to Arkansas Tech.”

More than four decades after his final game at Arkansas Tech, Gross still holds the school records for career rebounds (1,330) and single-season rebounds (415 in 1969-70).

“I don’t know what to say about Coach Dopson,” said Gross. “We practiced hard and we played hard. He was ALUMNI HOUSE 1313 N. Arkansas Ave. so mean that he made me come over and study by his Russellville, AR 72801 office. He was so mean that he would come over and techties.atu.edu sit in the hallways at night to ensure that we got our grades. He made sure all of his players graduated. He was the most fantastic man I think I’ve ever met.”

Gross went on to serve the Parkers Chapel School District as a coach, teacher and superintendent over a span of 41 years. He recently came out of retirement to aid the Smackover-Norphlet School District as assistant superintendent.

Gross has given of his time to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of El Dorado, Hope Landing therapy ranch for children with disabilities and the #TeamCorrie Cancer Foundation. |

Top Photo (From Left): Jim Murphy, Class of 1971, past president of Alumni Association and 2013 Hall of Distinction inductee; Dr. Richard Cohoon, 2015 Hall of Distinction inductee; and Dr. Robin E. Bowen, president. Middle Photo (From Left): Julie Nebben Morgan, Class of 1972 and retired assistant to the president; Shirley Drewry Dodd, 2015 Hall of Distinction inductee; Jim Murphy; and Dr. Robin E. Bowen. Bottom Photo (From Left): Julie Nebben Morgan; John Gross, 2015 Hall of Distinction inductee; and Dr. Robin E. Bowen.

FALL 2015 Cover Story 11 Reeder Named Professor of the Year

Billy Reeder, assistant professor of introductory level to the master level journalism, is the 2014-15 Arkansas Tech in the Arkansas Tech Department of University professor of the year. Communication and Journalism.

Reeder was chosen for the honor through Other nominees for 2014-15 Arkansas Tech voting by students April 13-15. professor of the year were Dr. Linda Bean, associate professor of business; Dr. Scott A full-time member of the faculty since Kirkconnell, professor of biology; Dr. Debra 2010, Reeder holds Bachelor of Arts and Murphy, assistant professor of curriculum Master of Arts degrees from Arkansas Tech. and instruction; and Susan West, assistant He teaches classes ranging from the professor of hospitality administration. |

Dr. Jason Warnick Dr. Julie Mikles-Schluterman Dr. Jason Ulsperger Three Earn Arkansas Tech Faculty Award of Excellence

Three members of the Arkansas Tech University faculty have been The 2015 recipients were announced during spring 2015 recognized for their contributions to the campus community with a commencement ceremonies at Arkansas Tech on Saturday, May 9. 2015 Faculty Award of Excellence. Mikles-Schluterman has served on the Arkansas Tech faculty since Dr. Julie Mikles-Schluterman, associate professor of sociology, is 2007. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Arkansas Tech as the 2015 Arkansas Tech Faculty Award of Excellence winner in the well as Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from the service category. University of Tennessee.

Dr. Jason Ulsperger, associate professor of sociology, won the Ulsperger has been a member of the Arkansas Tech faculty since 2015 Arkansas Tech Faculty Award of Excellence in the teaching 2006. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University category. of Central Arkansas, a Master of Arts degree from Arkansas State Dr. Jason Warnick, associate professor of psychology, received the University and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Oklahoma State 2015 Arkansas Tech Faculty Award of Excellence in the scholarship University. and creative activity category. Warnick joined the Arkansas Tech faculty in 2006. He earned both The Arkansas Tech Faculty Awards of Excellence were founded in a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Arkansas 1996. To be eligible, a faculty member must be tenured and hold State University. He went on to the University of Mississippi, where the current rank of associate professor or professor. he received his Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. |

FALL 2015 12 Today's Tech Krueger Honored With Professor Emeritus Status

David Krueger, who gave a half-century of service on the Arkansas Along with Dr. Richard Tech University faculty, received the honorary title of professor Cohoon, who also came to emeritus of history from the Tech Board of Trustees during its Tech in 1960, and Dr. Michael regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 19. Link, who joined the Tech faculty in 1965, Krueger is “David served the university and the history department for 50 one of only three Arkansas years, and in that time he became one of the most respected and Tech faculty members to beloved figures in the history of the institution,” wrote Dr. Thomas serve 50 or more years at the A. DeBlack, professor of history at Arkansas Tech, in one of the institution. Cohoon retired letters supporting Krueger’s nomination for emeritus status. “He in 2012, while Link marked a is remembered fondly by several generations of students. In my 20 half-century at Tech in 2015. years at Tech, I have never heard anyone say an unkind word about David Krueger, and I have never heard him say an unkind word The previous record of 47 about anyone else. If anyone ever deserved emeritus status, that years on the Tech faculty was person is David Krueger.” held by John Tucker (1925-72).

Krueger graduated from Memphis State University (now the Arkansas Tech recognized University of Memphis) with a Bachelor of Science degree and a Krueger’s contributions to the Master of Arts degree in history. university in 2011 when the annual David W. Krueger Lecture was established in his honor. He arrived at Arkansas Tech in 1960 and was greeted by a community of 1,360 students on a campus that was merely a Krueger’s link to Arkansas Tech history was spelled out in a 2004 decade removed from being a junior college. interview with Tech Action magazine, at which time he recalled his first faculty meeting in 1960. During his half-century at Arkansas Tech, Krueger served under four presidents (Dr. Joseph W. Hull, Dr. George L. B. Pratt, Dr. “It was the first of September, and classes were scheduled to begin Kenneth Kersh and Dr. Robert C. Brown) and he saw the name of in the middle of that month,” said Krueger. “This was one of many the school change from Arkansas Polytechnic College to Arkansas meetings we had to prepare for the school year, and the entire Tech Tech University. By the time Krueger retired in 2010, he had seen faculty was there. enrollment at Arkansas Tech increase by 548 percent. “Dr. Hull liked for us to sing at those meetings,” continued Krueger, Krueger was voted professor of the year by the Arkansas Tech “and at this particular meeting Dr. (John) Wainright led the faculty student body four times, including the 2008-09 and 2009-10 in a singing of ‘The Little Brown Church in the Wildwood.’ When we academic years. He was the recipient of the first Arkansas Tech got to the chorus, the entire administration would pick it up. I can Faculty Award of Excellence in teaching in 1996. remember John Tucker standing up and belting it out.” | Retirees Offered Tech Combined 300 Years of Service

Thirteen Arkansas Tech University faculty and staff members • Julie Morgan, assistant to the president, 17 years retired during the 2014-15 academic year. Those retirees gave more • Bill Parton, library director, 24 years than 300 combined years of service as full-time employees of the • Dr. Michael Ritchie, professor of English, 26 years institution. • Dr. Mary Ann Rollans, dean of the College of Professional Studies and Arkansas Tech retirees from the 2014-15 academic year, listed with Community Outreach and professor of secondary education, 35 years their most recent title and years of service, are: • Beverly Shively, administrative assistant to the president, 19 years • Dr. Charles Busch, professor of psychology, 29 years • Gail Vaughan, director of bookstore, 26 years

• Linda Clarke, director of academic advising, 30 years • Diane Walters, assistant professor of health and physical education, 6 years

• Dr. Kevin Costley, associate professor of early childhood education, 12 years • Marti Wilkerson, associate professor of rehabilitation science, 39 years • Marilyn Johnson, director of student accounts, 17 years • Dr. Sid Womack, professor of secondary education, 29 years |

FALL 2015 Today's Tech 13 Blackard, Lehman, Sims Receive Top Honors

Emily Blackard How does one attain a college degree in a span of three years while maintaining a 4.0 grade point average and serving as an active participant in the campus community?

For Emily Blackard, winner of the 2015 Margaret Young Award as the most outstanding senior female at Arkansas Tech University, the key to success was enjoying the process.

“I think my personality is very goal-driven,” said Blackard. “When I was in high school, I put a lot of pressure on myself academically. I wanted to be at the top of my class. Coming into university, it was Blackard (left), Lehman (center), and Sims (right) receive top senior awards. good because I was able to have more perspective and relax a little bit. I enjoy challenging myself. If an A is my best, then that’s what I the faculty care about all the students,” said Lehman. “All of want. But if a B is my best, that’s okay too.” my professors have cared about me personally, and that really speaks volumes. As for being a music student, there are so many Blackard gave back to the Arkansas Tech community as vice opportunities to be involved. You can be in so many ensembles. I president for the Campus Environmental Coalition, a member of have friends who are in choir, wind ensemble, jazz band and music the Anthropology Club, a leadership team member for First Baptist theatre workshop, and it seems like they are constantly running Church College, a Spanish tutor and a freshman orientation leader. around. But those experiences are so enriching in preparing you “I think my biggest surprise was how many different kinds of for your future.” people are here at Tech,” said Blackard. “They are from all over Visit www.arkansastechnews.com and search for “Jacob Lehman” to Arkansas, but specifically the international office…it’s just so read more about his story. diverse. To meet them and have that opportunity to develop those multicultural relationships…that has been so formative in my Andrea Sims undergraduate education. I love to have variety, and it’s mainly Andrea Sims’ heart and soul were connected to community service because the people I love are diverse and they draw me in those during an Alternative Spring Break trip to Chicago, Ill., with some directions.” of her fellow Arkansas Tech University students in March 2013.

Visit www.arkansastechnews.com and search for “Emily Blackard” “It was like nothing I’d ever done or seen before,” said Sims. to read more about her story. “Seeing that on a larger scale in Chicago, and then coming back to Russellville, you see it is about getting started. Whether it is Jacob Lehman helping out at Main Street Mission, the animal shelter, clothing Jacob Lehman was a junior in high school when a chance drives or whatever different organizations do, it’s really nice seeing interaction with an Arkansas Tech University alumnus pointed him the gratitude from people. Being able to say ‘I made someone’s day toward a career in music education. today,’ is a really gratifying thing to be able to do.” Now, a few short years and many long hours later, Lehman is Sims is the 2015 recipient of the Jill Lestage Brown Service the recipient of the 2015 Alfred J. Crabaugh Award as the most Leadership Award, which is presented to an Arkansas Tech senior outstanding senior male student at Arkansas Tech. who seeks to improve society through unselfish voluntary service “I went to a fantastic all-region clinic that was done by Dr. Albert to others. Nguyen, who is at the University of Memphis,” said Lehman. “He “Whenever you are doing service, it is a thankless job,” said Sims. is an Arkansas Tech graduate, and he is also a graduate of my alma “You do it to make other people feel better. I was excited and mater, Van Buren High School. So that was a really cool connection touched that my actions were noticed. I hope it’s something that to make and a significant moment for me. That was when I decided will make others want to get more involved. I want to motivate I wanted to become a band director.” others to do that. Winning this award is more than I ever could Once he began his freshman year, Lehman found his teachers and have asked for. I’ve had some great opportunities, and I wouldn’t the chances to get involved as his favorite aspects of Arkansas trade it for anything.” Tech. Visit www.arkansastechnews.com and search for “Andrea Sims” to “The best part of being a Tech student in general is how much read more about her story. |

FALL 2015 14 Today's Tech Jerry’s Journal

I’m a pretty awesome campus ambassador, but I could not do it without the assistance I receive from some loyal Arkansas Tech University alumni who help me look good and feel good.

My people started developing my wardrobe once I reached full size, but due to my, um, “unusual” dimensions there weren’t a lot of off the rack clothing options available to me. That meant some customization was going to be necessary.

Some research was performed, and it turned out that Blue — the bulldog at Butler University — acquired his clothing through the Tom James Company location in his hometown of Indianapolis.

Some more research took place, and wouldn’t you know it, the proprietor for Tom James Company in the State of Arkansas was none other than Richard E. Thompson of Little Rock, alumnus of Arkansas Tech.

Richard works with humans, but as a proud Wonder Boy and dog lover, he made an exception for me. Now I have the jerseys I need for game day and beyond. I like to think I’m pretty fashion forward.

Dr. David Oates and Dr. Heath Stump work with animals all day every day. They are veterinarians at Russellville Animal Clinic.

They are also graduates of Arkansas Tech, and they have helped me grow from the little guy that you met in fall 2013 into a lean, mean (okay, neither of those are exactly true) 64-pound campus ambassador machine who can absorb love and attention from Tech students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends.

Mr. Thompson, Dr. Oates and Dr. Stump are three of the many people who are helping restore the tradition of Jerry and make the campus ambassador program something that the Arkansas Tech community can be proud of for generations to come.

I look forward to seeing you before and during all of our home football games this fall. Learn more about the campus ambassador program at www.atu.edu/jerry.

Sincerely, Jerry the Bulldog Campus Ambassador

P.S. When you see me, be sure to stop and take a photo with me, post it to social media and use the hashtag #atujerry.

FALL 2015 Jerry's Journal 15 Arkansas Tech University AACSB Accreditation Extended

Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) has announced that accreditation is a point of pride for Arkansas Tech.” the Arkansas Tech University College of Business has extended Under standards adopted by the AACSB Accreditation Council its AACSB International accreditation for an additional five-year in April 2013, schools seeking to achieve or extend accreditation period. through AACSB are critiqued based upon the engagement, AACSB first accredited the baccalaureate degree programs in innovation and impact of their business programs. business at Arkansas Tech in 2000. Officials from AACSB returned “We are among the first institutions to either gain or extend to campus in fall 2014, and their review has yielded extension of accreditation from AACSB through the 2013 standards,” said that accreditation for the Arkansas Tech College of Business until Dr. Ed. Bashaw, dean of the Arkansas Tech College of Business. the next scheduled review during the 2019-20 academic year. “Accreditation is a faculty-driven process that seeks to demonstrate According to its website, AACSB accreditation is “known, the achievement of exacting standards in areas such as teaching, worldwide, as the longest standing, most recognized form of curriculum development, scholarship and service to others. The specialized/professional accreditation an institution and its extension of AACSB accreditation is validation of the efforts by business programs can earn.” our faculty. I express my appreciation and congratulations to my faculty colleagues for their continued excellent work to benefit The Arkansas Tech College of Business offers Bachelor of Science students in the Arkansas Tech College of Business.” in Business Administration degrees in accounting, business data analytics, economics and finance and management and marketing. AACSB was founded in 1916. The mission statement of AACSB The Tech College of Business also offers a Bachelor of Science International states that the organization “advances quality degree in business education and a Master of Science in Business management education worldwide through accreditation, thought Administration degree. leadership and value-added services.”

“The pursuit and maintenance of accreditations is an indicator of There are 727 business schools in 48 countries and territories that excellence for a university,” said Arkansas Tech President Dr. Robin have earned AACSB accreditation. Less than one-third of American E. Bowen. “I extend my congratulations to the faculty, staff and schools of business have met the standards and requirements for students in the College of Business for this achievement. AACSB accreditation by AACSB. | AHECB Approves Cultural and Geospatial Studies Degree

The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board has authorized distribution, real estate, education, heritage preservation and a Arkansas Tech University to offer a new Bachelor of Arts degree range of other fields. in cultural and geospatial studies beginning with the fall 2015 “The degree combines the research, analysis and communication semester. skills of traditional anthropology and geography programs The degree proposal was approved by the Arkansas Tech Board of with newer technological skills in computer-based geographic Trustees during its December 2014 meeting. information systems (GIS),” reads the program proposal. “GIS A program proposal summary brought forth by the Arkansas Tech manages spatial data using detailed, multi-layered and interactive College of Arts and Humanities explains that the cultural and maps. As demonstrated by such applications as Google Earth, geospatial studies degree will provide graduates with marketable GIS is a widely used communication platform for everything from skills in geographic information systems (GIS) while also providing human migration patterns to predator population changes to road methods of identifying, analyzing and solving problems utilized by and waterway evolution. Private industry and public institutions geographers and anthropologists. use GIS to assess community needs for all kinds of new products and infrastructure.” The summary also states that the degree will help students develop the skills needed for careers in economic development, For more information about the Arkansas Tech Bachelor of Arts city and regional planning, cultural resource management, degree in cultural and geospatial studies, contact the Arkansas Tech natural resource management, transportation networking, food Department of History and Political Science at (479) 968-0265. |

FALL 2015 16 Today's Tech Arkansas Tech Receives $1 Million Grant for Renovation Project at Wilson Hall

Arkansas Tech University has received a $1 million grant from the institution’s Board of Trustees from 1913-27. Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council (ANCRC) to help Funds from ANCRC grants have previously helped Arkansas Tech fund a renovation of Wilson Residence Hall. renovate Browning Hall, Caraway Hall and Hughes Hall. All three The ANCRC awarded the grant during its May 2015 meeting. It is structures are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. the third ANCRC grant that Arkansas Tech has received in relation to the Wilson Hall renovation project. The council previously made Since May 2003, the ANCRC has awarded Arkansas Tech nine $500,000 grants to assist with the renovation in May 2013 and May grants totaling $4.55 million for preservation and renovation 2014. projects.

Wilson Hall has the capacity to house 164 Arkansas Tech students. According to its Web site, the Arkansas Natural and Cultural It will be closed during the 2015-16 academic year so that it may Resources Council was established by the Arkansas Legislature receive a series of enhancements, including replacement of the in 1987 by Arkansas Act 729 (now codified as Arkansas Code heating and cooling systems and the installation of a sprinkler Annotated 15-12-101 through 15-12-103). The act created the system. Wireless Internet access will also be installed during the ANCRC to manage and supervise a grants and trust fund for renovation. the acquisition, management and stewardship of state-owned A colonial revival structure built from 1910-13, Wilson Hall was properties acquired or used for ANCRC approved purposes. placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. The grants are funded through the state’s real estate transfer tax. It is named for Judge R.B. Wilson, who helped lead the effort The ANCRC consists of eleven voting members. Grants from this to locate the Second District Agricultural School (known today fund are for projects that protect and maintain state-owned natural as Arkansas Tech University) in Russellville and served on the areas, historic sites and outdoor recreation. |

FALL 2015 Today's Tech 17 Gunter Begins Redesign of Education Programs as Dean

Dr. Mary Gunter views education as a circle that never ends, and “President (Dr. Robin E.) Bowen she’s employing that vision to redesign the way Arkansas Tech has taken a bold step by allowing University prepares teachers for the classroom and beyond. us to think beyond the traditional setting of preparatory programs Gunter took office as dean of the Arkansas Tech College of for teachers and school leaders,” Education on Wednesday, July 1. She adds those responsibilities to continued Gunter. “Our philosophy her previous duties as dean of the Arkansas Tech Graduate College will be built on grit…the idea and professor of educational leadership. of instilling perseverance in our “As we produce quality teachers and leaders, the learning teacher candidates with the intent of them sharing that quality environment they create in schools will provide the best possible with their future students. We will utilize distributive leadership to education for the children of Arkansas,” said Gunter. “That allows better organize ourselves. We will employ social justice as a means institutions of higher learning, such as Arkansas Tech, to tap into of respecting and celebrating all our differences so that we can qualified, college-ready students. This is about raising the bar for meet the needs of all Arkansans. I see us as having the potential the entire state. It has to be a seamless system of education from to reach every corner of this state and contribute to a solid base of preschool through doctoral programs and everything in between. economic development moving forward.” | Norton Appointed Dean for College of eTech

Dr. Hanna Norton, assistant vice president for Norton has also been recognized by the Arkansas academic affairs and professor of journalism at Blackboard Users Group for her acumen in developing Arkansas Tech, has been appointed dean of the web-based academic courses. university’s newly-formed College of eTech. An alumna of the University of Georgia, Norton Norton has served on the Arkansas Tech faculty since has served the Arkansas Tech community as faculty 2001. She was honored by the National Academic senate chair and as head of the Department of Advising Association in 2008 for her work in assisting Communication and Journalism. students. In 2009, she earned the Arkansas Tech In her new role, Norton will help Arkansas Tech Faculty Award of Excellence in the teaching category. chart a course for the future of its distance learning She was voted Arkansas Tech outstanding student programs. The Bachelor of Professional Studies degree organization advisor of the year in 2013 for her work program is housed in the College of eTech, which with the institution’s Public Relations Student Society was previously known as the College of Professional of America chapter, which is named in her honor. Studies and Community Outreach. | Belongia Hired to Lead ‘Band of Distinction’

Dr. Daniel A. Belongia has been selected as the fifth 2005-15, Belongia led the athletic bands there for the director of bands in Arkansas Tech University history. past decade. He also oversaw the wind symphony and symphonic winds during his time at ISU. Belongia earned a Bachelor of Music degree in music education and a Master of Music degree in In his new role, Belongia inherits a more than century- instrumental conducting from the University of old tradition of instrumental music at Arkansas Tech Miami. He graduated from Michigan State University that was created, preserved and enhanced by four with a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in instrumental previous directors of band — Marvin Williamson conducting. (1913-50), Gene Witherspoon (1950-79), Hal Cooper (1979-2011) and Dr. Christopher Anderson (2011-14). A member of the Illinois State music faculty from |

FALL 2015 18 Today's Tech Wright to Serve as Career Services Director

Brandon Wright says the chance anything else. I’ve been looking forward to coming back. I didn’t to serve as director of Norman know how or when, but I am glad to be back. Career Services at Arkansas Tech “I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity, and I look forward to University is an opportunity to building relationships with our faculty and staff,” continued Wright. return to a place he considers “I believe in this community and this area. I look forward to being home. an advocate for Arkansas Tech. I’m a Wonder Boy. That’s what I Wright earned a Bachelor am.” of Science in Business A product of Stuttgart, Wright was an all-conference performer Administration degree in for the Arkansas Tech football program and an active participant management and marketing in both Greek life and the African-American Student Association from Arkansas Tech in 2010. He during his time as an undergraduate. attained the Arkansas Tech Master of Science degree in college Norman Career Services provides Arkansas Tech students and student personnel in 2012. graduates with mentorship related to selecting a major field of study or career path, internship and career opportunities, After working in student support services counseling and career professional development and networking. counseling at William Carey University in Hattiesburg, Miss., from August 2012-April 2015, Wright assumed his new duties at A series of Norman Career Services workshops and career fairs Arkansas Tech on May 1. throughout the academic year allow Arkansas Tech students to sharpen their skills and prepare for the next step after graduation. “It’s the people that I encountered while I was here,” said Wright when asked why Arkansas Tech is home for him. “They are near and The office is named for Arkansas Tech alumni Robert and Sandra dear to me. There are a lot of people on this campus who offered Norman of Tulsa, Okla. me opportunities and bought into me even when I didn’t see who Visit www.atu.edu/career to learn more about Norman Career I was. When I completed my degrees, I knew this place was unlike Services at Arkansas Tech. | Alumni Association Introduces Two New Chapters

Two new chapters of the Arkansas Tech University Alumni Rock, Class of 2014, social chair; Hailey Robinson of Okmulgee, Association have been formed in recent months. Okla., Class of 2016, undergraduate liaison.

The African-American Chapter of the Arkansas Tech Alumni For more information about the African-American Chapter of Association has selected Jimmy Warren of Conway to serve as the the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association, send e-mail to Jimmy chapter’s first president. He graduated from Tech in 2008 with a Warren at [email protected] or to Dr. MarTeze Hammonds, Bachelor of Arts degree in communication and added a Master of associate dean for diversity and inclusion at Arkansas Tech, at Science degree in college student personnel from Tech in 2014. [email protected].

The African-American Chapter of the Arkansas Tech Alumni The Central Arkansas Chapter of the Arkansas Tech Alumni Association (AAAC) is planning events for Homecoming 2015: Association convened on March 3 to found its organization. Denise Schluterman Clayton of Mayflower, a member of the Arkansas Tech Friday, Oct. 9 Class of 1985, was elected the first president of the chapter. • Meet and Greet, 6-8 p.m., Doc Bryan Student Services Center Also serving as officers for the Central Arkansas Chapter of the Saturday, Oct. 10 Arkansas Tech Alumni Association are: Dan Lovelady of Little Rock, • Youth Empowerment Workshop, 9:30-11 a.m., Doc Bryan Center Class of 1979, vice president; Leila Dockery of Little Rock, Class of • Tour of Campus, departing at 11 a.m., Doc Bryan Center 1977, treasurer; and Dustin Parsons of Benton, Class of 2010, 2013 • AAAC Tent at Party at the Plaza, Noon-3 p.m., Centennial Plaza and 2015, secretary. • AAAC Presents “An Evening of Honor,” 7 p.m., Williamson Dining Hall More information about the chapter may be found by searching for Other officers for the chapter include: Brandon Wright of “Arkansas Tech – Central Arkansas Alumni Chapter” on Facebook. Russellville, Class of 2010 and 2012, vice president; Brittany Foster of Conway, Class of 2010, secretary; Desha Lewis of Russellville, For more information about joining or creating an alumni chapter, Class of 2010, assistant secretary; Bettye Mitchell Williamson of contact the Arkansas Tech Office of Alumni Relations at Russellville, Class of 1976, treasurer; Karissa Hubbard of Little (479) 968-0242 or [email protected]. |

FALL 2015 Today's Tech 19 Century Forward Circle Members Honored Arkansas Tech University expresses its continuing appreciation to the members of the Century Forward Circle. Their gifts and pledges of $10,000 each created an endowment, the earnings from which will be used to meet priority needs of the university determined through the strategic planning process and to continue a program to beautify the Arkansas Tech campus.

Circle members met recently for a luncheon and campus update from Dr. Robin E. Bowen, president. Verlon Abram Bill Browning Charles A. Frueauff Lloyd McDaniel Robert & Lisa Shoptaw Foundation Lou* & Travis Adams Michael & Sarah Carter Raymond Moll Lemoyne & Jawanda Smith Jacqueline Gardner AMR Architects Chartwells Johnny & Julie Morgan Jamie & Beth Sorrells Diane Gleason The Leon Anderson Family Laura Norman Colgan David & Dana Moseley Kenneth & Janice Sutton - Nationwide Insurance Frank Griffin Oil Co., Inc. Jeffrey Cook Jim Murphy Todd Sweeden AR Blue Cross & Blue Shield Mary Gunter Phillip & Lois Cox Susie & Dan Nicholson Micheal Tarver Russell & Nebe Allison Suzanne & Bill Harmon Cheryl Denton Julie Norman Norris Taylor Estate Ed & Sara Bashaw Benny & Lavel Harris David & Shirley Dodd Jenifer Norman Rick & Harriet Thone Carl Baswell John & Carol Harris Irene Edgar In Memory Of Robert Tom & Mary Alice Tomlinson BJ & Kristy Bayer Tommy & Shelby Hillman Kelly Norman Entergy Kirk & Nancy Turner James & Laurie Bibler Humphrey Funeral Service - Robert & Sandra Norman Elton & Deanna Epley In Memory Of Jerry Jim Bob & Betty Humphrey Charles & Cynthia Blanchard The John Nutt Family Turner & Kyle Turner J.J. “Jack” Faulkner Family Toland Grandchildren Larry Branch Richard Perkins Doris & Barger Tygart In Memory Of Eunice Of Vikki Johnson Bridgestone Americas Brownlee Ferguson John & Karen Przybysz John & Trudy Watson Tom & Jayne Jones Robert & Jean Brooks Charles Fore Ben & Terry Rothwell Leigh & John Whiteside Charles & Wilma* Labahn Robert & Jill Brown Chris & Beverly Shively John & Becky Womack Powell & Kaye McClellan Green and Gold Gears Up for 2015-16

Green and Gold, the support structure for Arkansas “For the more than 300 student-athletes, coaches Tech Athletics, is seeking members for 2015-16. and staff, we want to thank our Green and Gold members,” said Bryan Fisher, director of athletic Membership is open to any fan of the Wonder Boys relations. “Your help has allowed Tech to continue and the Golden Suns. Financial support from Green as the top-ranked program in its conference.” and Gold has helped Tech win 15 Great American Conference championships since 2011 and capture To sign up, call (479) 968-0674 or send e-mail to the 2014-15 GAC All-Sports Trophy. [email protected].|

FALL 2015 20 Development HONOR MEMORIAL During the period of March 7 - July 9, 2015, the following individuals made gifts in honor or in memory of someone special to them.

In Memory of Susan Adams David and Dana Moseley Dean and Laura Gallagher Hank and Linda Livingston Galen and Vickie Rounsaville Ross and Rita Adams Russellville Newspapers Inc Rick and Kay Hightower Joyce McCain Kathy Wilburn John and Carol Shoptaw Gary and Pam Huggins Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKenzie In Memory of Lou Adams In Honor of William and Kathy Smith Tom and Jayne Jones Ronnie and Lori Melton Berniece Boyett Mary Ann Rollans Betty Lienhart David and Dana Moseley In Memory of Bill Callan Hilda Turner In Memory of Barbara McIntosh Bill and Ellen Parton Robert and Linda Griffin Leanne Denton Johnny and Julie Morgan Kenneth and Donna Rogers In Memory of William and Donna Hottinger Frieda Lemons Bert and Annette Mullens John and Carol Shoptaw Georgia Russenberger Carolyn Lefler Gary and Linda Pitts Roberta Simpson Frank and Linda In Memory of Mary Pugh Janell Tackett Russenberger Tommy Anderson Gregory Pitts Frank and Linda In Memory of Gene Cole Tommy and Linda Richardson Bill and Mary Vaughn Russenberger Theta Chi Fraternity Larry and Donna Smith Wealth Advisory Group, Inc In Honor of Larry Smith James and Patricia Stokes Sam and Heather Strasner In Honor of Carl Baswell In Honor of Kandis Croom In Memory of Mildred Laird Stanley and Maysel Teeter Verlon Abram Joseph Croom Frieda Lemons In Honor of Sandy Smith Danny and Twana Troutt Raymond and Linda Arment Bill and Suzanne Harmon In Memory of In Memory of Glen Majors Fred Distlehorst In Honor of Kim Evans Karel Davidson Lynda Majors In Memory of David and Dana Moseley David and Dana Moseley Bill and Martha Tucker James and Bettie Benesch Christina Stinnett Brian Taylor In Memory of Russellville Symphony Guild Roselle Taylor In Memory of James Davis In Memory of Agnes Howard Faulkner Beverly Cooper Villines McNutt In Honor of Phyllis Stone In Memory of Robert and Linda Griffin Bob and Debra Fithen Hilda Turner David and Dana Moseley Richard “Dick” Belcher Charlie and Cassie Goodman In Memory of Jesse Fisher Frank and Linda In Honor of Johnny In Memory of Thomas Tate Rick and Jane Harrell David and Dana Moseley Russenberger and Julie Morgan Barbara Tate D & R Jacimore Inc In Memory of Bill and Suzanne Harmon In Memory of Susie Boley In Memory of Buford Tatum Tom and Jayne Jones W.R. “Bud” Harper John and Dean Strickland In Honor of Julie Morgan Robert Limbird Donald and Lucretia Keaster Chuck and Donna Horne James Lanier Joyce McCain In Honor of Dr. Robin In Memory of Johnny and Julie Morgan In Memory of Gary Hodges and Mr. Doug Bowen In Honor of Hanna Norton Silas Neil Teeter Mark Olesen John and Claudia Courtway Bill and Suzanne Harmon Sarah Phillips Mary Gosnell David and Dana Moseley Jim and Paula Parker In Memory of John Harper John Lai Jeremy and Myra Rollans In Memory of Helen Pollard In Memory of Troy Burris Bill Hooten Bob and Jane Martin Richard and Barbara Ruble Arlee Pollard Travis Adams Itsu McGloflin Philip and Susan Sargent In Honor of Marilyn Johnson Harold and Carol Barr In Memory of Shirley Price Don and Susan Price Jeannette Smith Dana Moseley Michael and Deborah Bell Bob Cartwright Merodith Simpson Jeff and Courtney Worstell Dale and Rebecca Burris In Memory of Wilma Labahn Karen Smith In Memory of Aneta Rankin Loretta Earl Grace Calva Edwin Teeter In Honor of Shirley Dodd Joyce McCain James and Jo Ford Vernon and Paulette Collins Stanley and Maysel Teeter Mary Koziar Bill and Suzanne Harmon Tony and Jacque Diez In Memory of Peggy Raymer In Honor of David Ward Thara and Kelley Honghiran In Memory of James and Virginia Fields Toni Bachman Kappa State - Delta Winford Hoover Deward and Anne Dopson David Garrett Eldon and Juanita Clary Kappa Gamma Tom and Jayne Jones Travis Adams Charles and Denase Harris Bill and Suzanne Harmon Alisa Latting John Addison Alvin and Margo Hill Tom and Jayne Jones In Memory of Dean Wilburn James and Jennie Little Chess and Patricia Britt Tom and Jayne Jones Mike and Joyce Larkin James and Jo Ford Johnny and Julie Morgan Henry and Sally Brune Charles Labahn Patricia Roach Bill and Suzanne Harmon Class of 2015 Pacesetters Give Almost $3,000 to Tech

The Arkansas Tech University Pacesetters Class of 2015 committee presented a check in the amount of $2,961.05 as the senior class gift to the Arkansas Tech Foundation on Thursday, April 30.

Jayne Jones, vice president for development at Arkansas Tech (photographed, middle right), accepted the check on behalf of the Arkansas Tech Foundation during a gathering at the Alumni House.

The Pacesetter committee members on hand for the check presentation were Sarah Casey of Deer (middle left) and Keenan Jumper of Wynne (far right). Casey was the top fund-raiser for the Arkansas Tech Class of 2015 gift. She was presented with a degree frame in recognition of her efforts. Alison Parks Taylor (far left) is coordinator of young alumni and student philanthropy at Tech. |

FALL 2015 Development 21 Jacob Ward (JOUR ’07) and Emily Fulmer Ward (SPH ’08), a MARRIAGES daughter, Leighton Elizabeth, March 7, 2015. Cody Hill (HIST ’07 & M.S. CSP ’10) and Amber Lilley were Emmanuel Oliva (IS ’08) and his wife, Edna, a son, Leon Eliseo, married on May 9, 2015. Cody is director of membership and April 14, 2015. events for the Morrilton Area Chamber of Commerce. Haleigh McDaniel Glass (MGMT/MKTG ’09) and her husband, Kristen Pierce (HIST EDU ’07 & M.Ed. ITED ’10) and Mark Brad, a son, Tate Daniel, Jan. 3, 2015. Tate has a brother, Tanner. Griffin were married on March 19, 2015. Kristen is high school Cody Bird (NR ’10) and Lyndsey Bird (MGMT/MKTG ’12), a son, librarian for the Nemo Vista School District. Brayden Alan, April 22, 2015. Joey Potts (HPE ’10) and Miranda Bradford were married on June Carley Houston Sikes (ECED ’10) and Seth Sikes (EC ’11) a son, 20, 2015. Joey is a coach and teacher in the Alma School District. Grady Hudson, April 20, 2015. Chris Kirby (HIM ’11) and Courtney Copeland (ALUM) were Amber Morgan White (ECED ’10) and her husband, Jeff, a married on April 18, 2015. daughter, Emmarie Ann, April 20, 2015. Emmarie has two brothers, Tyler Kell (HPE ’14) and Jae Tucker (HPE ’14) were married on Matthew and Travis; and a sister, Christina. June 27, 2015. Tyler is a coach and teacher in the Greene County Amy Maloch (MAT-TEC ’12) and her husband, Ryan, a daughter, Tech School District. Jae is a coach and teacher in the Nettleton Natalie Grace, April 17, 2015. Natalie has two sisters, Marley Kate School District. and Lydia Joy.

Joshua Merritt (MECH ENGR ’12) and Samantha Van Veckhoven BIRTHS Merritt (BIOL ’12), a son, Preston Clark, April 2, 2015. Dr. Bobby Reeder (AGBU ’91) and Kristin Goebel Reeder Joshua Reeves (ACCT ’12) and Sarah Hixson Reeves (ECED ’14), (ALUM), a son, Benjamin Karl, Feb. 11, 2015. Benjamin has four a son, Gabriel Adam Omey, March 10, 2015. brothers, Grant, Caleb, Josh and David; and four sisters, Libby, Kristen Royal Simmons (NURS ’12) and her husband, James, a Susie, Rachel and Abby. daughter, Erin Tyne, April 7, 2015. Dr. Albert Nguyen (MUED ’99) and his wife, Amy, a daughter, Nicholas R. Casazza (AS ’13) and his wife, Brooke, a son, Bentley Lydia Grace, Feb. 3, 2015. Nicholas, April 14, 2015. Kami Taylor Coleman (JOUR ’00) and her husband, David, a son, Jessica Weatherford McBride (PSY ’13) and her husband, Seth, a John Aubrey Albert, March 13, 2015. son, Jaxon Lane, April 12, 2015. Dr. Michael Hancock (MUED ’00) and his wife, Kelly, a daughter, Jesse Curry (PSY ’14) and Lucas Jordan, a daughter, Luca Danielle, Madeleine Elna, May 5, 2015. April 25, 2015. Matthew Rudder (MGMT/MKTG ’02) and Hayley Culp Rudder Makala A. Level (AHL ’14) and Matthew W. McConkey, a son, (ECED ’03), a daughter, Ansley Elizabeth, May 30, 2015. Ansley has Bentley Nathaniel, March 6, 2015. Bentley has a sister, Paige a sister, Aubrey. Madelyn. Julie Hinckley Scheckel (PSY ’02) and her husband, Chad, a and her husband, Kyle, a daughter, Hailey, Jan. 24, 2015. Hailey has a brother, Corbin. Heather Gordon Neumeier (MATH ’14) son, Kody, May 24, 2015. Kody has a sister, Emma. Michael Cox (HIST ’05 & M.A. HIST ’07) and Christina Little Cox Dustin Kling (HPE ’15) and his wife, Megan, a daughter, Kinley, (BPS-ECED ’09), a daughter, Charlotte Louise, Jan. 22, 2014. April 8, 2015. Bradley Stewart (AGBU ’05) and Sarah Melton Stewart (MGMT/ MKTG ’06 & PTA ’11), a daughter, Charleigh Elyssa, April 9, 2015.

Jeffrey Gibbs (MGMT/MKTG ’07) and Megan Johnson Gibbs 1940s (PS ’09 & ECED ’13), a son, Jaxon Glenn, May 16, 2015. Ross Adams (JOUR ’48) received the Heart and Soul Award from the Northwest Glendale, Calif., Lions Club for 50 years of service. Lacey Hughes Loyd (COS ’07) and her husband, Jeremy, a son, Ross is retired from a 38-year career in public relations and Henry Hays, May 1, 2015. management with the Portland Cement Association. Sara Heflin Price (SOC ’07 & M.Ed. LM ‘11) and her husband, Nick, a son, Hudson Michael, Feb. 28, 2015. Hudson has a sister, Harper.

FALL 2015 22 Class Notes 90. Carla is currently head girls’ basketball coach at Cabot High 1960s School. She has 772 career coaching victories. Bert Page (BUAD ’66) and his wife, Patti, celebrated their 50th David Tipton (ACCT ’82) was named controller at the Bill and wedding anniversary on May 29, 2015. They have three children, six Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock. grandchildren and three foster grandchildren. Sherry Raney White (HPE ’82) was hired as head girls’ basketball Dr. David Bell (EDU ’69) was named head of Educator Licensure coach at Russellville High School. Sherry has earned four Arkansas and Support Services for the Arkansas Tech College of Education. Activities Association coach of the year awards. She was head girls’ Bell has served on the Tech faculty since 1988. basketball coach at Harrison High School from 1999-2004 and Fort Smith Southside High School from 2004-15. She has also coached 1970s at Hot Springs. Curtis Greve (ACCT ’83) was named vice president of remarketing Alice Cooper (BUED ’72) watched the third generation of students and transportation for Inmar, a company that operates intelligent she has taught at Jasper High School graduate in May 2015. Alice commerce networks. has taught business at Jasper High for 43 years. Euvon Dunbar (ELED ’86) was named teacher of the year at Upper Charlie Goodman (ELEM/HPE ’72) retired from the Russellville Elementary Fifth Grade in Russellville for the 2014-15 academic School District after 41 years as a coach and teacher. year. Euvon has taught for 25 years.

Bob Limbird (FW ’72) retired from the Arkansas Game and Fish Randy Campbell (PSY ’87), member of the Campbell-Ricono team Commission on July 18, 2014, following 42 years of service. He was for Coldwell Banker of Russellville, received the 2014 Coldwell a district fisheries supervisor from 1980-2014. Bob was Arkansas Banker International President’s Circle Team Award on May 20, Game and Fish Commission professional employee of the year 2015. Randy shared the award with teammate Gregg Ricono (FMR in 2003 and the 2013 recipient of the Mike Freeze Excellence in STAFF). Fisheries Conservation Award. Dr. Mark Gotcher (MUED ’88, M.Ed. EDLD ’01 & Ed.S. ’12) Dr. Linda Bean (BUED ’73) was named interim associate dean of was named deputy commissioner for the Arkansas Department of the College of Education at Arkansas Tech. She has served on the Education.

Tech faculty since 2000. Col. W. Mark Stubbs (BUAD ’88) was installed as commander of Dr. Annette Holeyfield (HPE ’76 & M.Ed. ’77) was named director the U.S. Army 21st Theater Sustainment Command’s 30th Medical of the Arkansas Tech College of Education Partnership Office. She Brigade during a ceremony at Sembach Kaserne in Germany on has served on the Tech faculty since 1985. May 18.

Richard Pierce (RPA ’76) was promoted to agency manager for Dr. Tim Carter (BIOL ’89 & M.Ed. ’94) was named interim head Pope County Farm Bureau Insurance. His wife, Angie Murdoch of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the Arkansas Pierce (MUED ’76 & M.Ed. ELED ’94), has been retired from her Tech College of Education. He has served on the Tech faculty since position as music teacher at Center Valley Elementary School for 1998. two years. They have four sons and six grandchildren. Phil Newberry (SPH ’78) marked 30 years on the staff at Bellevue 1990s Baptist Church in Memphis, Tenn., on March 22, 2015. Phil was Pamela Stokes (ELED ’90) was named teacher of the year at student pastor for 25 years. He has served as pastor at Bellevue Dwight Elementary School in Russellville for the 2014-15 academic Arlington for the past five years. year. Pamela is a National Board Certified Teacher. Ken Freeman (BUAD ’79) received the 2014 Coldwell Banker Joel Alexander (ENGR ’92) was promoted to manufacturing International President’s Elite Award on May 20, 2015 . engineering supervisor at Molex HPC in Maumelle.

Sandy Clair Hocker (BUAD ’92) was named teacher of the year 1980s at Russellville Junior High School for the 2014-15 academic year. Sandy has grown membership in the RJHS Future Business Leaders Carla Crowder (HPE ’81 & M.Ed. PE ’95) was among the first of America chapter from 13 students to 130. inductees into the Bryant Athletic Hall of Honor on May 30, 2015. Carla coached girls’ basketball at Bryant High School for 16 years, Dr. Ricky L. Massengale Sr. (CS ’93) was hired as associate vice leading the Lady Hornets to three state championships and a president for university initiatives and professor of computer and 408-108 overall record. They won 62 consecutive games from 1988- information science at Arkansas Tech.

FALL 2015 Class Notes 23 Jim Reynolds (M.Ed. PE ’94) was hired as project manager for Ryan Taylor (JOUR ’03) received five awards in the 2014 First the Seed Foundation, the educational arm of the American educational advertising awards sponsored by Higher Education Seed Trade Association. Jim and his wife, Melissa Jones Reynolds Marketing Report. Ryan is coordinator of information services in (ALUM), own an advertising agency in Greenwood. the Arkansas Tech Office of University Relations.

Joe Fowler (BIOL ’96) completed a graduate certificate in Brandie Griffin (MGMT/MKTG ’04 & M.S. CSP ’09) won the regulatory science at the University of Arkansas for Medical 2014-15 Leadership Russellville outstanding leader award Sciences. He is quality program specialist at the U.S. Food and during a graduation luncheon at Williamson Hall Dining Room Drug Administration National Center for Toxicological Research in in Russellville on June 12. Brandie is coordinator of student Jefferson. engagement in the Arkansas Tech College of Business.

Matt Cooper (AGBU ’98) held a ribbon cutting ceremony to Pete Carter (HPE ’05) was named defensive coordinator for the celebrate the opening of his new Shelter Insurance location at 104 Coweta High School (Okla.) football program. Skyline Drive in Russellville. Jeremy Ragland (HIST ’05) began working at the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District as the assistant 2000s executive director on Nov. 1, 2014. graduated from Leadership Ben Goodman (BIO EDU ’00) was named head track and field Ryan Cutler (MGMT/MKTG ’07) coach at Russellville High School. Russellville as a member of the 2014-15 class on June 12. graduated from Leadership Shawn Gordon (MGMT/MKTG ’00) won the 2015 The Bass Jeff Gibbs (MGMT/MKTG ’07) Federation national fishing championship on April 25 at Grand Russellville as a member of the 2014-15 class on June 12. Lake in Oklahoma. Bryan Hardaway (BIOL ’07) was named head coach for the West team in the 2015 Arkansas High School Coaches Association Josh Masters (ACCT ’00) graduated from Leadership Russellville as a member of the 2014-15 class on June 12. all-star boys’ soccer game. He is head boys’ soccer coach at Dardanelle High School. Justin Price (MGMT/MKTG ’01) was hired as senior vice president at Bank of the Ozarks in Russellville. Brandon Cooper (HIST EDU ’08) was named teacher of the year at Russellville High School and for the Russellville School District Jonathan Livermore (ECED ’02) was named teacher of the year at during the 2014-15 academic year. Brandon is president of the Oakland Heights Elementary School in Russellville for the 2014-15 Arkansas Governor’s Quiz Bowl Association. academic year. Courtney Mullen (COMM/JOUR ’08 & M.S. CSP ’11) was hired as Codey Mann (HIST EDU ’02) was hired as head girls’ basketball director of admissions and enrollment services at the University of coach at Alma High School. Central Arkansas.

Amber Underwood (ELED ’02) was named teacher of the year Cyrus Smith (M.S. CSP ’08) was hired as director of public safety at Sequoyah Elementary School in Russellville for the 2014-15 at the University of the Ozarks in Clarksville. academic year. Angela Crow (ACCT ’09 & M.Ed. ’12) was promoted to director of Rebecca Ward (ELED ’02) was named teacher of the year at student accounts at Arkansas Tech. She has worked in the Office of Center Valley Elementary School in Russellville for the 2014-15 Student Accounts since 2004. academic year. Rebecca is a National Board Certified Teacher. Marika Lederman (SOC ’09 & M.S. CSP ’13) was promoted to Tracy Guiltner (LSED ’03) was named teacher of the year at the director of the Roy and Christine Sturgis Academic Advising Center Russellville Secondary Learning Center for the 2014-15 academic at Arkansas Tech. year. Tracy is a member of the Arkansas Association of Alternative Educators. Duo Wang (EAM ’09 & M.S. EMHS ’12) was hired as emergency management specialist for the Beijing Global Safety Technology Dr. Matthew Millsap (ECON ’03) was appointed assistant director Company in China. of library services and assistant professor of Christian studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Mo.

Josh Price (HPE ’03) was selected as an assistant coach for the 2010s 2015 Arkansas High School Coaches Association all-star football Lindsey Chism (ECED ’10) was named teacher of the year at game. Josh is head football coach at Dardanelle High School. London Elementary School for the 2014-15 academic year.

FALL 2015 24 Class Notes Jessica Collins (IFT ’10) accepted the position of assistant on to lead the aviation management program at Auburn University. biologist and volunteer coordinator at the Wolf Education and He later served as director of the Arkansas Air Museum. Allie lived Research Center in Winchester, Idaho. in Opelika, Ala. He was 93.

Robert Pruitt (HPE ’10) was named teacher of the year at Crawford John D. Hubbard (AGBU ’41) died Nov. 19, 2014. John served in Elementary School in Russellville for the 2014-15 academic year. the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked for the University of Missouri Extension Service from 1947-87, with a brief interlude of Jeffrey Busch (ECON/FIN ’11) was promoted to branch manager full-time farming. John lived in Stockton, Mo. He was 93. for the Arvest Bank location on South Pleasant Street in Springdale. He and his wife, Kaylyn Hendricks Busch (SS EDU Howard Wyatt Boxley (ENGR ’43) died Aug. 19, 2014. Howard was a veteran of World War II. He managed steel and chemical plants ’12), live in Farmington with their daughter, Adalyn. until retiring in 1990. Howard lived in Sarasota, Fla. He was 90. Lyndsey Hill (HPE ’11) was named an assistant coach for the 2015 William Reece Hogins Sr. (’47) died Jan. 30, 2015. William was a Arkansas High School Coaches Association all-star softball game. U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a Lyndsey is head softball coach at Dardanelle High School. cattle farmer and a rural mail carrier. William lived in Cottonwood. Chantel Moseby (COMM ’12 & M.A. MMJR ’14) was named junior He was 93. account executive at the Sells Agency for its Fayetteville location. Kermit Harold Smith (AGBU ’47) died Feb. 7, 2015. Harold Alex Pipkin (MGMT/MKTG ’12 & M.S. CSP ’14) joined New York served as a pharmacist in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Life as an agent. His civilian career in pharmacy included stints at Coger Drug in Danville (1952-55), Walker Drug in Russellville (1955-60 and 1961- Kao Vang (PSY ’12 & M.S. CSP ’14) received the 2015 Jim Ed 66), Boyd Drug in Morrilton (1960-61), owner of Rogers Drug in McGee Award as the most outstanding graduate student at Russellville (1966-76) and at the Veterans Administration Hospital Arkansas Tech. Koko works in the Arkansas Tech Upward Bound in Little Rock (1976-95). Harold lived in Dardanelle. He was 89. program as a target school liaison. Hanserd Zellon House (’48) died Sept. 5, 2014. Hanserd served Destiny Freeman (GRPH DSGN ’13 & M.L.A. COMM ’15) was in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked for the Federal hired as graphic designer at The Nicholson Group in Russellville. Housing Administration. Hanserd lived in Olathe, Kan. He was 92.

Eli Fuentez (M.S. CSP ’13) was selected to work in the role of Klara Gayle Carter Elliott (‘50) died Feb. 14, 2015. Klara lived in academic advisor in the Roy and Christine Sturgis Academic Conway. She was 83. Advising Center at Arkansas Tech. Mary Chloe Casteel Johnson (BUAD ’50) died March 30, 2015. Chelsea Lairamore (JOUR ’13 & M.S. CSP ’15) was hired as She taught in the schools of El Paso, Texas, and was president of director of student life at National Park College in Hot Springs. the club for officers’ wives at Fort Shafter in Hawaii. Mary lived in Lubbock, Texas. She was 86. Chase White (HPE ’13) was hired as head girls’ basketball coach at Russellville Junior High School. Adele Oller Hardgrave (’51) died May 14, 2015. She was a teacher at Joe T. Robinson Elementary School and Trinity Methodist Pre- was hired as assistant principal at Margaret Robinson (Ed.S. ’14) School. Adele lived in Little Rock. She was 84. Springdale Har-Ber High School. Ruth D. Burris (ECED ’52) died March 1, 2015. She held Anthony Baer (SOC ’15) was commissioned as a second membership in the Arkansas Retired Teachers Association. Ruth lieutenant in the Arkansas Army National Guard on Saturday, May lived in Russellville. She was 96. 9, during a ceremony at the Doc Bryan Student Services Center. Deward “Swish” Dopson (HPE ’52) died June 23, 2015. Deward Hayden Davis (HIST ’15) was commissioned as a second was among the first basketball recruits that head coach Sam lieutenant in the U.S. Army on Saturday, May 9, during a ceremony Hindsman brought to Arkansas Tech in 1947. He was a member of at the Doc Bryan Student Services Center. Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference championship teams in 1949, 1950 and 1951, the beginning of seven consecutive conference Rachel Pipkin (COMM ’15) was hired as social media coordinator basketball titles for the Wonder Boys. “Dop” still holds Arkansas at CJRW in Little Rock. Tech men’s basketball records for points in a game (56), field goals made in a game (22) and field goals attempted in a game (39), all of which he set on Feb. 24, 1950, against Henderson State. FRIENDS WE’LL MISS Deward ranks third in school history in career scoring average Allie Willis Callan Jr. (ENGR ’40) died March 30, 2015. Allie was a (20.9 points per game) and ninth in career points scored (1,863). pilot for the U.S. Navy during World War II and participated in the He was selected in the 1951 National Basketball Association draft 2,000-plane flyover during the signing of the peace treaty aboard by the Minneapolis Lakers and also played professionally with the the U.S.S. Missouri. He retired from the service in 1968 and went Peoria Caterpillars before beginning his coaching career at the

FALL 2015 Class Notes 25 high schools in Manila and Harrison. In 1966, Deward was chosen Hershel Eugene Phillips Sr. (’61) died Nov. 2, 2014. He was to succeed Hindsman as head men’s basketball coach at Arkansas retired from a career as a school counselor, including work at the Tech. Coach Dopson guided the Wonder Boys to a record of 103-89 Aldine Independent School District and the Big Sandy Independent from 1966-73. He coached Arkansas Tech to a berth in the NAIA School District in Texas. Hershel lived in Livingston, Texas. He was National Tournament in 1970. Deward founded National Paramed 81. in 1981 and retired in 1995. He was inducted into the Arkansas James Edward Pickering (ACCT ’62) died May 5, 2015. He was Sports Hall of Fame in 1982 and the Arkansas Tech Hall of the senior partner at Pickering, Burchfield, Griffin, Haynie Certified Distinction in 1991. Coach Dopson lived in Lilburn, Ga. He was 85. Public Accountants firm in Little Rock. James lived in Mayflower. Anne Lyttle Dopson (’68) died June 25, 2015. She and her husband He was 75. of 64 years, Deward, founded National Paramed in Lilburn, Ga., Dr. Aneta Pauline Morris Rankin (ELED ’62 & FMR FACULTY) in 1981. She worked in the company for 12 years. Anne lived in died March 12, 2015. Pauline began her career teaching elementary Lilburn, Ga. She was 82. school in Morrilton and was a member of the Arkansas Tech faculty from 1970-77. She went on to give almost 30 years of Curtis G. “Shag” Rasburry (HPE ’52) died May 19, 2014. Curtis service to Louisiana State University, where she retired as dean served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was retired from of the Division of Continuing Education in 2006. The University of a career as a teacher, coach and principal. Curtis lived in Benton. Arkansas Global Campus hired Pauline as a consultant in 2008. He was 85. She later served that division as interim dean before retiring in Shirley Wann Price (‘53) died May 7, 2015. Shirley lived in Little 2013. Pauline lived in Hot Springs Village. She was 71. Rock. She was 81. Wayne C. Andrews (’63) died May 21, 2015. He was a computer William Cecil Ramsey (ENGR ’54) died Feb. 21, 2015. He worked programmer and financial broker. Wayne lived in Russellville. He for the U.S. Department of Defense in Pensacola, Fla., for more was 73. than 30 years and at Pensacola Christian College for five years. Susan Dene Boley (’63) died March 8, 2015. Susie lived in Dover. William lived in Melbourne Beach, Fla. He was 81. She was 71.

Austin L. Lovell (MUED ’58) died April 1, 2015. He was an officer Dr. Charles David Chastain (SOC ’65) died June 3, 2015. He held in the U.S. Army and was retired from a career as a personnel the title professor emeritus at the University of Arkansas at Little director. Austin lived in Garner, N.C. He was 78. Rock, where he helped found the criminal justice program in 1972 Charles G. Hudlow (’59) died Nov. 27, 2014. Charles served in the and remained a member of the criminal justice faculty until his U.S. Air Force. He owned and retired from Charlie’s Auto Supply in retirement in 2011. He served on the State of Arkansas Parole Board from 1993-2003 and was a past member of the Board of Russellville and Dover Auto in Dover. Charles lived in Russellville. the Law Enforcement Training Academy and Gov. Bill Clinton’s He was 84. Task Force on Crime and Justice. For more than a decade, he Cornelia Anne Redwine Taylor (SOC STUDIES ’59) died March coordinated the donation of books from UALR faculty, staff and 11, 2015. She played for the extramural women’s basketball team friends to Arkansas Department of Correction libraries. Charles at Arkansas Tech and was captain of the cheerleading squad. In lived in Little Rock. He was 73. 2001, she co-founded the Taylor Music Group. The non-profit arts Barbara Jane Pugh Faught (BUED ’65) died March 31, 2015. corporation honors the legacy of her husband, Bob, by supporting She was a member of the extramural women’s basketball team at activities in classical and folk music. Cornelia lived in Charleston, Arkansas Tech. Barbara taught business at Fort Smith Northside S.C. She was 77. High School from 1982-2005. She owned and operated businesses, Tamhra Sawyer Latshaw (’60) died April 19, 2015. Tamhra began including Baskin Robbins and Snelling Personnel. Barbara lived in her career as placement director at the University of Arkansas. She Fort Smith. She was 72. later owned PJ’s Clothing Boutique in Bentonville and was a justice Silas Neil Teeter (MUS ’65) died June 25, 2015. He was a band of the peace. Tamhra lived in Greensboro, N.C. She was 75. director in Arkansas schools for 25 years, including stints at Agnes Villines McNutt (BUED ’60) died April 1, 2015. Agnes Berryville, Helena-West Helena, Hot Springs and the Pulaski worked her way through Arkansas Tech as an employee of the County Special School District. Neil lived in Little Rock. He was 72. cafeteria. She went on to teach business in the Harrison School Linda Jo Stroud (’66) died March 23, 2015. She volunteered at the District for more than 30 years. Agnes lived in Harrison. She was Rialto Community Arts Center. Linda lived in Morrilton. She was 76. 68.

Dorothy Buckman Dickson (ELED ’61) died June 10, 2015. She Howard M. “Baldy” Faulkner (PSY ’67) died April 3, 2015. was a retired teacher, having served in the Western Yell County Baldy served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as a psychological School District. Dorothy lived in Belleville. She was 89. examiner with Arkansas Rehabilitation Service for 25 years. After

FALL 2015 26 Class Notes retiring from that career, he worked for Counseling Associates before returning home to Arkansas and serving in the school in Russellville, Russellville Realty as corporate relocation districts at Dover, Pottsville and Russellville. She taught second representative and First Arkansas Valley Bank as business and third grade at Sequoyah Elementary School for three years development officer. He was a member of the Arkansas Tech Green and kindergarten at Oakland Heights Elementary School for and Gold Club and a volunteer for the Arkansas Tech Alumni 20 years before retiring from the Russellville School District Association. Baldy lived in Russellville. He was 88. in 1994. She worked on the committee that drafted legislation limiting kindergarten class sizes to 20 students. Merideth lived in Wilma F. Labahn (ENGL EDU ’67 & FMR STAFF) died March 17, Russellville. She was 74. 2015. She was assistant librarian at Arkansas Tech for 40 years. She retired in 2009. Wilma lived in Danville, Ala. She was 70. Dell Roy Counts (MUED ‘81) died Aug. 5, 2014. Dell lived in Hot Springs. He was 55. Jimmy Wayne Hyde (’69) died March 8, 2015. His career included stints in the U.S. Army, the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kathy Atwood Kearney (BUAD ’81) died March 11, 2015. She NASA and Al-Razaq Computing Services. Jimmy lived in Houston, worked as a legal secretary, real estate agent, travel agent and Texas. He was 68. business office administrator. Kathy lived in Russellville. She was 56. Jerry Neal Sills (MATH ’69) died April 2, 2015. He was a guidance counselor at Russellville High School for 15 years. Jerry lived in Anne Guetzlaff Hollis (BUAD ’84) died March 28, 2015. Russellville. He was 67. She worked as a photographer for The Courier newspaper in Russellville and as a substitute teacher in the Russellville School Jon M. France (BUS ’70) died May 23, 2015. He owned and operated the Standard Auto Parts Store in Jacksonville for more District. Anne lived in Russellville. She was 54. than a quarter-century. Jon lived in Conway. He was 68. Charlotte Chapman Shinn (ART ’86) died June 17, 2015. She was a Janis Heathcott Roper (MATH ’72) died June 5, 2015. She was professional decorator. Charlotte lived in Russellville. She was 72. retired from a career as a teacher. Janis lived in Charleston. She Allen Wayne O’Dell (M.Ed. ITED ’90) died March 11, 2015. He had was 63. a 34-year career in the U.S. Army, earning such distinctions as the Michael Earl Coker (FW ‘74) died July 2, 2015. Mike had a 34-year Legion of Merit Award, Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the career with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. He retired as Joint Service Commendation Medal before retiring at the rank of regional wildlife supervisor in Brinkley. He served on the Clarendon colonel. Allen lived in Yukon, Okla. He was 66. School Board for six years. Mike lived in Clarendon. He was 63. Lisa Diane Cothern Ashmore (BUAD ’91) died March 12, 2015. Dr. Jack L. Ramsey (SOC ’74) died April 9, 2015. Jack served in She was co-owner of AthletePlus Physical Therapy in Greenwood. the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He worked at Standard Parts Lisa lived in Little Rock. She was 45. Company in Tulsa, Okla., where he served as purchasing agent, Pat C. White (PSY ’97) died April 7, 2015. Pat lived in Springdale. sales manager and treasurer. A graduate of Luther Rice Seminary, She was 73. he helped found 302 new Southern Baptist churches in Arkansas. Jack lived in Russellville. He was 81. Eddie Bradford “Brad” Wear (’04) died May 28, 2015. Brad was a farmer. He was Yell County judge from 2005-10 and was named Yell Charlotte Chastain Huddleston (PSY ’76) died Oct. 13, 2004. County citizen of the year in 2010. Brad lived in Omega. He was 47. She was a rehabilitation consultant and owner of Progressive Rehabilitation Organization Inc. Charlotte lived in Shreveport, La. Eric Ray Parker (CRT ’05) died April 21, 2015. He was a first She was 49. responder and firefighter for the Hartman Fire Department. Eric lived in Hartman. He was 29. Jessie Lawson “Jay” Hughes Jr. (AGBU ’76) died Sept. 20, 2014. He was a farmer. Jay lived in Forrest City. He was 61. Barbara Sue McKenney (NURS ’12) died March 20, 2015. She served as a registered nurse in Little Rock and Pine Bluff for more Sheree Gayle Hines Clark (MUED ’78) died April 28, 2015. than 25 years and was the author of “The Ancient Necklace.” She was choir teacher at Sheridan High School. Sheree lived in Barbara lived in Little Rock. She was 62. Sheridan. She was 59. Tara Miller (NURS ’17) died March 24, 2015. She was a student at Carl “Catfish” Glenn Harberson (’78) died May 25, 2015. Carl Arkansas Tech and was an employee at Wilkins Brothers Outdoors was a member of Kappa Alpha Order. He worked in home building in Russellville. Tara lived in Dardanelle. She was 20. sales. Carl lived in Baton Rouge, La. He was 58. Dr. Charles W. English (FMR FACULTY) died Dec. 15, 2014. Pamela Grace Lambert (ELED ’78) died March 27, 2015. She Charles became the first African-American faculty member at taught elementary school for more than 20 years. Pam lived in Arkansas Tech in spring 1973. He went on to a long career in Little Rock. She was 60. counseling and psychology. Since 1989, he was the owner and Merideth Elaine Stubblefield Rye (M.Ed. ELEM ’78) died April clinical director at Multicultural Counseling Centers. Charles lived 7, 2015. She began her teaching career in Meade County, Ky., in Winter Park, Fla. He was 65. |

FALL 2015 Class Notes 27 Golden Suns Win GAC Title, Finish Top 10 Nationally

Arkansas Tech University won the Great American Conference A senior from Stockholm, Sweden, Surtevall had a scoring average women’s golf title and finished in the top 10 at the NCAA Division of 75.19 during the 2014-15 season. She captured individual titles II Women’s Golf Championship during spring 2015. at the Golfweek Fall Invitational, Great American Conference Tech captured the GAC championship in dominating fashion, Preview and Holiday Inn Express Central Region Invitational defeating its nearest competition by 50 strokes. Head coach Amy to complete her four-year career with 13 collegiate tournament Anderson’s team had a 54-hole total of 892 at Hot Springs Country victories. Club April 19-21. Surtevall is the only person to ever win the GAC women’s golf The Golden Suns went on to qualify for the NCAA finals May 13-16 at player of the year award. The Meadows Golf Course in Allendale, Mich., where they completed She earned the first such honor in 2012 and followed it up with the 72-hole event with a team total of 1,286 to finish 10th. subsequent GAC player of the year accolades in 2013, 2014 and It was the second consecutive top-10 finish in the national finals 2015. She was a four-time, first-team All-GAC selection. for the Suns. Arkansas Tech finished ninth at the 2014 NCAA Surtevall qualified for the NCAA Division II Women’s Golf Division II Women’s Golf Championship. Championship in 2013, 2014 and 2015. Her third-place finish in A pair of seniors — Rebecka Surtevall and Megan Jeffery — led the 2014 is the highest individual finish by an Arkansas Tech student- way for the Golden Suns in the final round at The Meadows. They athlete in NCAA national competition. both shot 74. Jeffery earned a place on the 2015 WGCA NCAA Division II All- Surtevall (T-37th, 81-82-78-74-315) was Tech’s top individual Central Region team. finisher in the NCAA finals. A senior from Waldron, Jeffery completed the 2014-15 season with Jeffery (T-44th, 81-80-83-74-318), Caroline Fredensborg (57th, 79- a scoring average of 77.23. She earned two first-place individual 83-87-78-327), Taylor Kline (84-81-82-81-328) and Jessica Sachs finishes and a total of eight top-10 finishes during her final season (71st, 87-87-85-92-351) also represented the Golden Suns in with the Golden Suns. Jeffery was a three-time All-GAC selection. Michigan. Jeffery, Kline, Fredensborg and Sachs all joined Surtevall on the Surtevall led a series of postseason awards for the Golden Suns. 2015 All-GAC teams. She was named to the 2015 Women’s Golf Coaches Association NCAA Division II All-America first team, the 2015 Capital One Arkansas Tech won team titles in 11 women’s golf tournaments NCAA Division II Academic All-America team and the 2015 WGCA over the past four years, including four first-place team finishes NCAA Division II All-Central Region first team. during the 2014-15 season. |

FALL 2015 28 Athletics Tech Wins GAC All-Sports Trophy

Arkansas Tech University was presented with the 2014-15 Great determined the points in American Conference All-Sports Trophy during an end-of-year sports without a regular awards ceremony in Oklahoma City on Monday, June 22. season format (women’s cross country, men’s golf Tech accumulated 70 points through its 2014-15 conference and women’s golf). finishes in 10 sports — baseball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, women’s cross country, football, men’s golf, women’s Harding University golf, softball, women’s tennis and volleyball. (2nd, 67 points), East Central University (3rd, 59 points), Southeastern Oklahoma State Conference titles in women’s basketball, volleyball, women’s tennis University (4th, 57.5 points), Henderson State University (5th, 54.5 and women’s golf helped propel Arkansas Tech to the trophy. points), Southern Arkansas University (6th, 47.5 points), Ouachita Schools earned points toward the GAC All-Sports Trophy based Baptist University (7th, 44.5 points), Southwestern Oklahoma State upon their finish in all sports that are sponsored by six or more University (8th, 41.5 points), Southern Nazarene University (9th, member institutions. 40.5 points) and the University of Arkansas at Monticello (10th, 31 points) rounded out the 2014-15 GAC All-Sports Trophy final The regular season standings determined the points in sports standings. with a round-robin schedule. The conference championship event | Golden Suns Reach NCAA Tennis Regional Final

For a second consecutive year, Arkansas Tech University advanced to the regional finals of the NCAA Division II Tennis Tournament.

The Golden Suns defeated East Central University 5-1 in the 2015 NCAA Division II Tournament first round at Bolivar, Mo., on May 3.

Arkansas Tech’s season ended one day later with a 5-1 loss to Southwest Baptist University.

The first-round victory over ECU allowed the Golden Suns to establish a new school record for most women’s tennis wins in a season. The previous record of 17 wins was established when the 2008-09 Golden Suns won 17 matches and tied when the 2011-12 Golden Suns reached that same plateau.

Head coach Abby Davis and the Golden Suns finished the 2014-15 season with an overall record of 18-5.

Davis, an alumna of Arkansas Tech, was named GAC coach of Mexico, represented Arkansas Tech on the 2015 All-GAC first team. the year for the third time in the past four years. Senior Bohdana Senior Olga Leyshyna of Odessa City, Ukraine, made the 2015 All- Sardak of Alushta, Ukraine, and sophomore Tamara Bell of La Paz, GAC second team. | Tech Softball Makes First NCAA Tournament Appearance

The 2015 season was full of firsts for Arkansas Tech softball. Two Golden Suns — junior outfielder Kambri Hill of Springdale and senior utility player Whitney Robinson of Choctaw, Okla. — The Golden Suns received their first national ranking, rising to No. were voted to the 2015 All-GAC first team. 12 in the NCAA Division II poll. Tech went on to achieve its first berth in the NCAA Division II Softball Tournament. The Suns earned Sophomore pitcher Sydnee Clark of Redfield, freshman pitcher their first win in that event by defeating Missouri Western 4-1. Morgan Vaughan of Bella Vista and senior outfielder Shanna Davidson of Coalgate, Okla., made the 2015 All-GAC second Head coach Kristina McSweeney’s team finished the season with team. Sophomore catcher Courtney Colunga of Waco, Texas, and a 41-22 overall record, matching the second-most wins in a single sophomore shortstop Jalissa Gum of Red Rock, Okla., earned a season in Arkansas Tech softball history. place on the 2015 All-GAC honorable mention list. |

FALL 2015 Athletics 29 WONDER BOYS 2015 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE

DATE TIME OPPONENT LOCATION

Sept. 3 7 p.m. at Southern Nazarene Bethany, Okla.

Sept. 12 6 p.m. OKLAHOMA BAPTIST THONE STADIUM

Sept. 19 6 p.m. at Arkansas-Monticello Monticello, Ark.

Sept. 26 6 p.m. SOUTHERN ARKANSAS THONE STADIUM • Family Day

Oct. 3 2 p.m. at Henderson State Arkadelphia, Ark.

Oct. 10 3 p.m. OUACHITA BAPTIST THONE STADIUM • Homecoming

Oct. 17 6 p.m. at East Central Ada, Okla.

Oct. 24 2 p.m. SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA THONE STADIUM

Oct. 31 2 p.m. at Northwestern Oklahoma Alva, Okla.

Nov. 7 2 p.m. SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA THONE STADIUM

Nov. 14 2 p.m. HARDING THONE STADIUM

FALL 2015 30 Athletics SCHEDULE OF EVENTS HOMECOMING REGISTRATION FORM FOUND ON PAGE 4

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Own a Piece of Arkansas Tech History

Arkansas Tech University worked with Mike Savage, an artist based in Kansas City, Kan., to create a commemorative artwork in celebration of the inauguration of Dr. Robin E. Bowen as the 12th president of the institution.

Inspired by a photograph taken by Liz Chrisman of the Arkansas Tech Office of University Relations, Savage created a piece that recreates the scene at the Ross Pendergraft Library and Technology Center South Lawn on April 22, 2014, the day Dr. Bowen was unanimously elected by the Arkansas Tech Board of Trustees as university president.

Alumni and friends of the university may own a piece of that historic day and support scholarships through the Arkansas Tech Foundation by purchasing a print of Savage’s artwork. A link to purchase the prints online is available at www.atu.edu/givetotech.

For more information, contact the Arkansas Tech Office of Development at (479) 968-0400.