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launches foundation Sara Blakely By Bayard Stern the national debate championship, Managing Editor belonged to the Delta Delta Delta sorority, and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of tarting with an idea born out Communication in 1993. of sheer necessity and a pair of “My experiences on the de- scissors, Florida State University bate team taught me how to view alumna, philanthropist and TV issues from all angles, and this has personality Sara Blakely invented, helped me run Spanx,” Blakely patented and now produces body- said. “Almost daily I have to make shaping undergarments and big decisions where it’s critical to pantyhose she named “Spanx.” strategically think about both With no business training or sides of all the issues.” experience in the clothing indus- Blakely credits her college try, Blakely, a Clearwater, Fla., na- friends with helping her launch tive, started Spanx in 2000 out of the business. her Atlanta apartment with only “A lot of my sorority sisters $5,000 in savings. Seven years helped me out when I was start- have passed, and her business has ing,” she said. “They sent out tons flourished. It now boasts more of e-mails and talked about Spanx than $150 million in retail sales. to anyone who would listen. We She said her FSU education all went to many department and the relationships she formed stores and told people about it and during college helped her to suc- modeled it. I believe this effort pro- ceed. Blakely was a member of the vided our first loyal network of debate team at FSU when it won (Continued on page 15) Spanx.com FSU chemist uses light-activated molecules to kill cancer cells a branch of chemistry known as photochemistry, in which the in- teractions between atoms, small molecules and light are analyzed. “When one of the two strands of our cellular DNA is broken, in- tricate cell machinery is mobilized to repair the damage,” he said. “Only because this process is effi- cient can humans function in an environment full of ultraviolet ir- radiation, heavy metals and other factors that constantly damage our cells.” However, a cell that sustains so much damage that both DNA strands are broken at the same time eventually will commit sui- cide — a process known as apop- tosis. November 2007 “In our research, we’re work- ing on ways to induce apoptosis in cancer cells — or any cells that Igor V. Alabugin have harmful genetic mutations — by damaging both of their FSU Photo LabDNA / Bill Lax strands,” Alabugin said. Non-Profit By Barry Ray — think of the brute-force ap- “We have found that a group of Organization U.S. Postage FSU News and Public Affairs proach of chemotherapy, for in- cancer-killing molecules known as 1600 Red Barber Plaza, Suite 104 PAID stance. To address this challenge, lysine conjugates can identify a Florida State University Permit #1884 Florida State University re- damaged spot, or ‘cleavage,’ in a Tallahassee, FL 32310-6068 Little Rock, AR key challenge facing doc- searchers are investigating tech- single strand of DNA and then in- tors as they treat patients suffering niques for using certain molecules duce cleavage on the DNA strand from cancer or other diseases re- that, when exposed to light, will opposite the damage site. This sulting from genetic mutations is kill only the harmful cells. ‘double cleavage’ of the DNA is that the drugs at their disposal of- Igor V.Alabugin is an associ- very difficult for the cell to repair ten don’t discriminate between ate professor of chemistry and bio- and typically leads to apoptosis.” healthy cells and dangerous ones chemistry at FSU. He specializes in (Continued on page 15) 2 / November 2007 November 2007 / 3 Remembering FSU President Emeritus Bernard F. ‘Bernie’ Sliger

By Jill Elish versity acquired three supercom- istration and then organized the Assistant Director, puters. He put the establishment Louisiana Coordinating Council FSU News and Public Affairs of the FAMU-FSU College of En- for Higher Education, becoming gineering high on his list of major its executive director from 1969 to Florida State University Pres- achievements, and the acquisition 1972. ident Emeritus Bernard F. Sliger, of the Panama City Campus was An economist and scholar in who served as the university’s also a point of pride. In addition, the special field of economic theo- 10th president, will be remem- FSU rose to the pinnacle of inter- ry and public finance, he frequent- bered as much for his easygoing collegiate athletics and joined the ly served as consultant to private nature and love of students as the Atlantic Coast Conference; fund- and public commissions and or- forward-thinking leadership he ing was approved for the multi- ganizations. Sliger served as chair- provided during a long period of million-dollar University Center; man of Florida Gov. Reubin unprecedented growth at the uni- and the idea for the College of Askew’s Economic Advisory versity. Medicine was first explored. Council in 1976-77 and was ap- Sliger died Oct. 10 in Michi- Following his retirement, pointed by the Florida Legislature gan. He was 83. Sliger served at FSU as the direc- as a member of theAcademic Task “Dr. Sliger was one of FSU’s tor of the GusA. Stavros Center for Force for Review of the Insurance most outstanding presidents,” the Advancement of Free Enter- and Tort System in 1986-88. He said FSU President T.K. Wetherell. prise and Economic Education served as a member of the Board “He promoted higher academic and as a professor of economics. of Directors of the Federal Reserve standards and the growth of each Earlier this year, FSU hon- Bank of Atlanta from 1983 to 1988 faculty member, staff person and ored Sliger at its Heritage Day cel- and was a member of the Ameri- student. But for Bernie Sliger, FSU ebration with a special video trib- can College Testing Board of would not be the institution it is to- ute and the unveiling Trustees from 1981 to 1987, serving day.He was a special person with of a bronze statue of Bernard F. Sliger as chairman from 1985 to 1987. a unique combination of intelli- him created by FSU In addition to dozens of state gence and enthusiasm. There will alumna Melinda Cooper. and local organizations, he served never be another Bernie.” Best known simply as as a member of many national or- Sliger served as president “Bernie,” Sliger was much loved ganizations, including the South- from 1977 to 1991 after serving by the university community. His eastern Universities Research As- LEARNING ALL DAY, four years as the university’s exec- self-effacing manner belied a keen sociation; Universities Research utive vice president and chief aca- intellect and a serious scholar Association, Executive Committee demic officer. The popular leader highly regarded as an economist. and Board of Trustees; National was asked to return to the helm as Sliger was famous during his pres- Association of State Universities FSU Photo Lab LAUGHING ALL NIGHT. interim president after his succes- idency for his walks across cam- and Land Grant Colleges; Ameri- sor, Dale Lick, resigned in 1993. pus and his casual appearance — ball or Frisbee with them and the institution.” can Council on Education, ACE Sliger served in that capacity until a linen shirt and trousers — that students just loved it,” Edwards He started the named profes- Labor/Higher Education Council; Talbot “Sandy” D’Alemberte be- matched his easy-going manner said. “They were going to Bernie’s sorships for faculty as a way to in- International Association of Uni- WE REMEMBER COLLEGE came president in 1994. with students, faculty and staff. house.” crease salaries and boost morale. versity Presidents; Council on “Bernie was my friend before “He was probably the most Edwards, who served on the A native of Trout Creek, Competitiveness; and the Joint I worked for him,” D’Alemberte amiable person I ever met,” said Faculty Senate Steering Commit- Mich., Sliger held three degrees — Council on Economic Education said. “In all my dealings with him, Professor of Physics Emeritus and tee when Sliger first came to FSU a bachelor’s, master’s and doctor- Board of Trustees. LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY. I knew him as a very smart man former Dean of the Faculties Steve as an executive vice president, re- ate—fromMichiganStateUniver- In 1987, Sliger was appointed without pretensions, rare enough Edwards. “He was extremely membered that meeting with the sity, all in economics. to a four-year term on the NCAA around a university, but rarer still easygoing.Rightawayyoufeltlike committee was one of the first Born Sept. 30, 1924, he began Presidents Commission. In 1989, WAIT. IT WAS YESTERDAY. was his great humanity and love an old friend of his.” things he did. his educational career as an in- he was named chair of NCAA Di- for people. He was a great presi- In fact, Sliger was widely re- “It was obvious he was really structor in Michigan’s Interior vision1-A,chairofthePresidential dent of FSU, a man without ene- garded as a friend of students and afriendofthefaculty,andhemade Township Schools in 1947. He Nominating Committee of the mies, and everyone who knew faculty alike. He started the Presi- that clear later when he became taught at FSU, Michigan State, Presidents Commission and a him will be sad.” dent’s Ice Cream Social, a tradition president,” Edwards recalled. Louisiana State and Southern uni- member of the NCAA Special During Sliger’s tenure, stu- that continues today as a way for “Making sure the faculty versities. Committee on Cost Reduction. In dent enrollment increased by presidents to spend time with stu- were taken care of was important Sliger spent 19 years as a fac- 1990, he was named chair of nearly one-third, the National dents in an informal way. to him. He understood the impor- ulty member and administrator at NCAA Division 1. High Magnetic Field Laboratory “He had the students over to tance of faculty morale to the mis- LSU. He served a year as the state Sliger is survived by his wife, was awarded to FSU, and the uni- hisbackyard,andhe’dplayvolley- sion of the university as a research of Louisiana’s secretary of admin- Greta, and four children.

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Available online at www.fsu.edu/~fstime/FS-Times/index.html 4 / November 2007 November 2007 / 5 Legendary Professor Emerita Hoffman receives honorary degree Mellgren finds his passion — and ‘Shotgun Honeymoon’ — in music students often described her as By Libby Fairhurst By Dave Fiore thing,” he said. “I the annual Tri-Dent Gent pageant. FSU News and Public Affairs “themostwonderfulteacher”they never thought I Even though he had never played had ever had. Students at Florida State Uni- would have an album in front of an audience before, he For 75 years, Katherine Blood From 1967 to 1970, Hoffman versity often discover their life’s released. It is a dream performed a song he had written “Kitty” Hoffman has made contri- also served as FSU’s Dean of calling during their years in Talla- come true, but I am — and he was hooked. butions to the Florida State Col- Women, and then as president of hassee, but not as many decide not stopping there. I “I performed at the pageant lege for Women and Florida State the Faculty Senate from 1980 to that calling is to be a rock star.And am hard-working, in front of at least 300 people at the University as a student, alumna, 1982. even fewer still actually go for it. and I want to get out Late Night Library that night,” he faculty member, administrator After Hoffman’s retirement But with the release of his on the road consis- said. “I said to myself, ‘I have to and benefactor. On Sept. 20, FSU from teaching in 1984, the chem- first CD on Sept. 11, Shotgun Hon- tently. There is a tour keep doing this.’ There was a 100- conferred upon Hoffman an Hon- istry department dedicated the eymoon — the artist formerly in the works.” percent spark. I was pushed into orary Doctorate of Science at the Katherine B. Hoffman Teaching known as Eric Mellgren — is well Records and something and was not sure if I university’s annual Fall Meeting Laboratory in her honor. Subse- on his way to a life of bright lights tours were not even was any good, but now I wanted of the General Faculty. FSU Presi- quently, Hoffman and her hus- and tour buses. The FSU graduate on the radar for Mell- to pursue it and see what hap- dent T.K. Wetherell, Provost band, Harold, established the (B.S. ’00, Marketing) currently is gren just before com- pened.” Lawrence Abele and Dean of the $100,000 Katherine Blood Hoff- living in Los Angeles promoting ing to FSU, when he Life as an up-and-coming FacultiesAnne Rowe participated man Endowed Scholarship in his debut release, “Forgone Con- bought a guitar and a musician living in Los Angeles is in the hooding ceremony. Hoff- Chemistry.In 2002, the FSU Semi- clusion,” on the independent Bro- Nettwerk One Music Nirvana songbook. not exactly glamorous, according man is an FSU professor emerita nole Club of New York City creat- ken Halo label. “I played soccer to Mellgren, but having the sup- of chemistry. FSU Photo Lab /ed Michele Edmunds the Kitty Hoffman Service FSU President T.K. Wetherell, left, and Provost Lawrence Abele, place a doctoral hood on Katherine Blood After time writing songs and 2006, Mellgren called a friend since I was 5 living in Madison, port of friends and family makes “We are deeply honored to “Kitty” Hoffman after conferring upon her an Honorary Doctorate of Science. Award –– and Hoffman herself developing his unique sound at back in Orlando for some help. Wis., and continued after my fam- it a lot easier. present this honorary doctorate to was its first recipient. clubs in Miami and Orlando fol- “I told him I needed a rebirth, ily moved to Boca Raton (Fla.),” “It has all been hard work, Kitty Hoffman, who has been an deserving of the recognition than volleyball teams, write for viewed as an unfair policy, Hoff- Recognized as an energetic lowing graduation, Mellgren de- and it has to happen now,” he Mellgren said. “When I graduat- but I believed in myself and had integral presence at this institution The Hoffman. , and earn membership in man, who married in 1938, instead and effective alumna, Hoffman es- cided it was time to go for the big said. “We came up with the name ed from high school, I needed an- friends and family who believed for seven decades,” Wetherell said Flambeau “Her selfless dedication to Phi Beta Kappa and numerous embarkedonateachingcareer.She tablished the first FSCW alumni time, which meant moving to Los Shotgun Honeymoon, made a other outlet. in me, too,” he said. “Living in at the ceremony. “Beginning as a Florida State University is nothing other campus and honorary or- returned to her alma mater in 1940 chapter outside the state of Flori- Angeles and finding a job. demo, shopped indie labels, got “Most people at FSU knew “The (rock bands) Stone L.A. is great for me right now, but student at the Florida State Col- short of legendary,” Rowe said. ganizations. In her senior year,her tobeginathen-unconventionallife da, which originally was intended “I was looking for anything Aaron (Wilhelm, B.F.A ’97, Film me as Phil. Even my FSU buddies Temple Pilots and Nirvana were I don’t think it is where I will end lege for Women, she became a tire- Against the backdrop of the classmates chose Hoffman as the as a wife, mother and professor –– to assist members who were at- to pay the rent,” he said. “But I Production) on board as my man- in L.A. call me Phil,” he said with big, and I grew fascinated with al- up. My whole family is back East, less alumna and, for more than Great Depression, Hoffman’s tu- yearbook’s representative of and in a scientific realm composed tending the 1938 World’s Fair in was writing songs really quickly ager, and things really started a laugh. ternative rock and how they and we have a super-close family. four decades, a distinguished fac- ition as a student at FSCW was “charm.” of very few women. New York City. while crashing at a friend’s man- rolling from there. Shotgun is my “I use Shotgun Honeymoon would take it down to the song- “And as much as I love it out ulty member and administrator. paid with truckloads of oranges Hoffman received her under- During her nearly 40-year During a remarkably produc- sion on the beach. I waited tables alter ego. It needed to say some- as my stage name. I believe the writer level with acoustic sets. here, if it were not for the friends Weall owe so much to this award- from her father’s Polk County graduate degree in bacteriology tenure at FSU as a member of the tive retirement, Hoffman has and had a temp job at Skechers, thing different.” mysteriousness of the name sepa- One day, I said, you know, ‘I’m I went to school with being out winning academician and teacher, groves. Hoffman earned free from FSCW in 1936, earned a mas- chemistry department faculty, served as a board member for the but I was still playing and per- The name came through a rates me from the crowd. It really just going to buy a guitar and here, I would not be able to do it. gracious colleague and beloved meals serving fellow students as a ter’s degree from Columbia Uni- Hoffman wrote several textbooks FSU Alumni Association and forming. I was still honing my conversation about shotgun wed- fits me and my music.” teach myself to play.’ And I did.” It is just too tough.” mentor who has made countless “Dining Room Girl” and, despite versity, and was accepted to the and many articles, and was wide- trustee for the FSU Foundation; sound, playing on my own and dings, according to Mellgren, who Mellgren said he is really ex- Just a couple of years later at For more on the music of contributions to the creation and the long hours, also found time medical school at Duke Universi- ly recognized for her scholarship chairwoman of the Emeritus getting a band together.” said he has had so many nick- cited about the recently released FSU, Mellgren was encouraged Shotgun Honeymoon, visit preservation of our university’s and energy to serve as president of ty.At that time, however, Duke re- and commitment to the advance- Alumni Society; and co-chair- Becoming frustrated with his names, some of his friends don’t album. by his girlfriend, a member of the www.myspace.com/iamshotgun great heritage.” the Student Government Associa- quired female medical students to ment of her field. She won multi- woman of FSU’s Sesquicentennial musical direction, in the spring of even know his name is Eric. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime Delta Delta Delta sorority,to enter honeymoon. Rowe declared no one more tion, captain of the baseball and remain single. Stung by what she ple awards for teaching; in fact, Celebration.

FSU unveils high- Holmes caters to extreme sport enthusiasts with zip lines A Brymer an FSU hospitality pro performance computing By Dave Fiore said. “After seeing the canopy “The zip-line experience is actual- experience. is exhilarating.” fessorandchairmanoftheDedman cluster tour concept and then watching ly an eco-tour, and we went to “Like the original canopy Word is spreading about this School which administers the PGM It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s … movies with Sylvester Stallone, great lengths not to disturb the tours, it is just you and the cable,” activity with a very high “thrill-to- Florida State University has program Captain Zipline? Arnold Schwarzenegger and high-altitude, dry desert environ- Holmes said. “This is not an skill ratio,” according to Holmes. selected a nextgeneration high A former FSU student Farr He may not be saving the Sean Connery zipping around, I ment that is so beautiful.” amusement park ride. When you The Lost Canyon Zipline Adven- performance computing cluster served most recently as resort man world from nefarious evildoers, asked myself, ‘Why should they In addition to breathtaking experience it, you are one with the ture Tours was named as one of from computer maker Dell Inc to Computing Center will allow for the fund has been permanently from the state of Florida Tax ager and director of golf for the but Captain Zipline, aka Florida have all the fun?’” the top 20 adventure destinations foster a wide range of academic simulation of forest fire patterns endowed through the Florida State deductible donations can be sent to Pine Needles and Mid Pines golf State University alumnus Monty on the continent in the August is- researchdesignedtobenefitsociety with the goal of developing knowl University Foundation Chris the FSU Seminole Club of NYC Inc resorts In 2005, Holmes returned to Theclusterunveiledinaribboncut edge to help firefighters predict the Diamantis BS F  is a board co Lovecky PO Box   Holmes, is providing thrill-seek- Costa Rica to explore a much sue of Men’s Fitness, and getting a ting ceremony on Sept  will form behavior of fires member of the Seminole BoostersF Tarrytown NY   payable to D’Alemberte participates ers from around the globe with more developed zip-line industry ride often requires making reser- the basis of a new High Joseph Owens a professor of Inner Council and chairman and FSUNYC September Scholarship in global seminar what he calls “the most exciting and rode a total of 35,000 feet of vations weeks in advance. The en- Performance Computing Center physics at FSU and the associate CEO of Millennium Settlements Fund Florida State University extreme sport in the world.” cable in research and develop- tire experience takes two and a housed at the main FSU data facili dean for research in the universityFs DWe were living in Manhattan President Emeritus Talbot DSandyE Holmes (’73, Biology), 57, is ment before returning home with half hours and costs $79. For more Farr to lead Professional ty in TallahasseeFs Innovation Park College of Arts and Sciences said when the attack happened and we DFAlemberte served as a panelist the founder and owner of Lost on the tour, visit www. Golf Management program a plan. DWorking with Dell FSU facul that the High Performance decided that a great way to honor during the rd session of the Canyon Zipline Adventure Tours “I had 23 acres of property captainzipline.com. ty and staff have come up with an Computing Center Dwill provide a victims would be to send a child or Donald G Farr a certified PGA Salzburg Austria Global Seminar in Salida, Colo. The thrilling that included three mining claims Seeking adventure is nothing innovative approach that allows for new level of computing capability relative to FSU which is a special Golf Professional and manager of in September canyon tour includes more than and a canyon with lots of rough new to the Kentucky native, who a continuously evolving computing for FSU faculty and students placeE said Christopher Jaskiewicz one of the most prestigious golf The seminarFs main focus was 2,000 feet of cable on six different ground,” Holmes said. “My in- came to FSU as a pre-med student capability which fills the gap To learn more visit www BS F who was the clubFs presi resorts in the United States has DAn International Rule of Law: zip lines, some more than 150 feet tention was to build cabins on the on a track scholarship. After re- between large national facilities and hpcfsuedu dent in and the original propo been named the director of Florida Balancing Security Democracy and above the canyon floor. A zip line site, but I soon started laying out ceiving a high draft lottery num- a desktop computerE said Kirby nent of the idea State UniversityFs Professional Golf Human Rights in an Age of Alumni Club endows is a pulley suspended on a cable a zip-line tour at a time when ber,Holmes took a break from col- Kemper vice president for Research Jaskiewicz who is a board Management PGM program He TerrorismE 9/11 scholarship that is mounted on an incline. 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Dellclustertostudyahostofimpor   the club was the first to administer the fund and scholarship of Hospitality at FSU and is presi Legal Profession?E line tour near his home in central and execution of the tour to min- Monty Holmes “I spent a lifetime reinvent- tant topics establish a scholarship fund to help recipients will be recognized as dent of ASE Consulting LLC The Salzburg Global Seminar Colorado was planted in 1982 imize his presence in the canyon. views of history-laden canyons cable. Just the sound of the pulley ing opportunities and expanding For example one of the key victimsF relatives attend Florida DFSUNYC September ScholarsE DDon Farr has incredible expe brings together imaginative during a trip to Costa Rica. “We make very little impact and 14,000-foot mountain peaks, whining is awesome, and travel- limits,” Holmes said. “Life is still factors in fighting forest fires is the State University in Tallahassee Fla The next goal of the club is to raise rience in the upscale golf resort thinkers from different cultures and “At the time, there were a on the environment and keep our Holmes said his favorite part is ing up to 475 feet at 40 miles an ahead of me, and I am looking for- ability to predict the spread of the With the help of major donors an additional   which would industry as a general manager and institutions to solve issues of global couple zip lines there,” Holmes footprint very small,” he said. the simplicity and freedom of the hour high above the canyon floor ward to the next adventure.” fire The High Performance Chris and Andrea Diamantis the entitle the fund to a   grant head golf professionalE said Robert concern 6 / November 2007 November 2007 / 7 McLeod delights in historical life of Mount Vernon FSU office helps turn research into reality Since McLeod went parts to Washington that we are at its central office in London, thejumptoprivateindus- “John provided such grant from the U.S. Department of to work at Mount Vernon able to showcase now,with specif- which has since moved,” he said. By Dave Fiore try from FSU are the wisdom on how to run a Agriculture. in the spring of 2006, the ic galleries set aside for every- “They allowed me a lot of differ- On the campus of Florida Cocktail Collection neck- small business within the “In many countries, they use world has come to call. In thing.” ent experiences to really see how State University, innovative ideas ties by Michael Davidson, university,” Graham said. beef and pork blood as a supple- that time, visitors have in- Of all of his duties, however, a large institution like the Nation- and creative thought abound derived from original mi- “He saw the value in our ment in sausage and soup prod- cluded President George McLeod has the greatest enthusi- al Trust functions.” within the hallowed halls and lab- crophotographs of popu- work and how it could ucts because of its protein qualities W. Bush and Britain’s asm for working with the estate’s After his internship with the oratories of academia. Mean- lar drinks as seen under help people. We also re- and because it is so inexpensive,” PrinceAndrew,as well as collections. National Trust and subsequent while, in the outside world, a nev- the microscopes of the ceived tremendous sup- Hsieh said. “If it contains the dan- movie stars and public “I’ve always loved dealing graduation from FSU, McLeod re- er-ending need for pioneering, National High Magnetic port over the years from gerous proteins, it can cause a officials from around the with records and documents, and mained in England by qualifying practical and income-generating Field Laboratory; and (former and current vice number of fatal diseases that affect world. artifacts and objects,” he said. for a six-month work visa and got new products and services contin- chemistry and biochem- presidents of research) the central nervous system.” “You never know “The provenance of ‘Where did a seasonal job working at Snows- ues to grow. istry Professor Robert Ray Bye and Kirby Kem- She also is developing anti- from one day to the next this come from? Why do we have hill Manor, a National Trust prop- The space that separates Holton’s development of per. bodies that will identify exact who might be here,” it? How did we get it? Why is this erty in the Cotswolds, a range of these worlds is affectionately re- the synthetic cancer drug “Today, people from species of fish to curb the common McLeod said. “It’s the significant? How does this help us hills known as the “Heart of Eng- ferred to as the “Valley of Death” Taxol, which the National all over the world know and often dangerous practice of close proximity to D.C., tell the story?’ is fascinating to land.”

Foster Wiley by those who have dared to tra- Cancer Institute de- this as the FSU curricu- switchingfishspeciesatthewhole- as well as the continuing me.” Today at Mount Vernon, Stephen McLeod verse it. Safely bridging the gap scribed as the most im- lum,”Grahamsaid.“And sale level for profit. The commer- interest in the father of McLeod’s journey to Mount McLeod can immerse himself in over this valley is the purpose of portant cancer drug in 15 since 1999, it has generat- cializationofHsieh’sworkinthese “I am routinely brought into our country.” Vernon began at FSU with the what fascinates him most — his- By Jeffery Seay the FSU Office of Intellectual years when it was intro- ed $5.5 million in total areas currently is in negotiation really close proximity with some The Mount Vernon estate re- graduate-level Program in Histor- tory.Presently he is overseeing the Editor in Chief Property Development and Com- duced in 1993. sales — and a new cur- through the Office of Intellectual incredible artifacts and personal cently built two new state-of-the- ical Administration and Public completion of a coffee-table book mercialization, more commonly An example of a riculum has just been re- Property Development and Com- After the throngs of tourists effects that give you chills when art buildings totaling 65,000 History. about the estate’s two new facili- referred to as Tech Transfer. project with immense po- leased.” mercialization, which means safer have gone and the gates have you think, ‘Washington used square feet dedicated to better “I came back to graduate ties and preparing to write a biog- “Webuildthebridgebetween tential is the Pacifier Acti- Deep in the science eatingfortheworld’sconsumersis closed for the day, Florida State this,’” said McLeod, who might be telling the George Washington sto- school after another career,” he raphical sketch about Princess the university and the business vated Lullaby (P.A.L.), labs of FSU, Yun-Hwa closebehind.Andthat,Frasersaid, University alumnus Stephen called upon, on any given day, to ry. said. “I was fortunate enough to Murat, a 19th-century Tallahassee

world,” said John Fraser,executive which was developed by FSU Photo Lab“Peggy” / Michele Edmunds Hsieh is work- is good news for all involved, McLeod can stand on the piazza of work with living-history inter- “I’m frequently asked by Mr. know by then what I wanted to do woman who was the first vice re- director of the Office of Intellectu- Professor Jayne Standley John Fraser ing on yet another signif- which is always the goal. George Washington’s iconic man- preters and live animals at the es- Rees to take certain special visitors — work with cultural and histor- gent for Florida of the Mount Ver- al Property Development and of the FSU tection, includes books, films and icant breakthrough in the produc- “Our true mission is to help sion, look out across the Potomac tate’s pioneer farm, supervise vol- through to make sure they see ical resources. I think I had a real- non Ladies Association. Commercialization and as- music created by FSU faculty. It is tion of antibodies that disclose the the private sector produce prod- River and get a sense of what it unteers involved in a mass-mail- things from a certain perspective,” ly good educational experience at “I tend to view the world in a sistant vice president for Re- an increasingly important area of presenceofdangerousandprohib- ucts, based on FSU creative work, might have been like to live at ing project or help run a black-tie McLeod said. “Alot of people say, Florida State.j” historical context,” he said. “I al- search and Economic Devel- interest, he added. ited genetic tissue in animal foods. that save lives, improve the quali- Mount Vernon in the 18th century. event for major corporate donors. ‘I didn’t know this,’ or ‘I never re- In satisfying the requirements ways think about how a certain opment. “There exists a gap One example is the FSU Cen- Before coming to FSU, Hsieh ty of life in patients, and increase As the assistant to the execu- “There is no typical day for alized that about Washington,’ be- of his academic program, McLeod situation is the way it is because of of cultures, motivations and ter for Prevention and Early Inter- developed the antibody that iden- global competitiveness,” he said. tive director of Washington’s me,” he said. “My boss, Jim Rees, cause he is such an interesting, went on his own and personally what went before it. I just find it all time horizons, and we pro- vention Policy, which, under the tified the presence of specific pro- “That’s what this is all about.” Mount Vernon Estate and Gar- is a very hands-on, involved per- complex and complete hero for secured a one-semester internship terribly interesting. Not just facts vide the skills to build that leadership of Mimi Graham, has teins that cause mad cow disease. To learn more, visit dens, McLeod (M.A. ’05, History), son. He gives me all sorts of inter- the American people — every- with the National Trust (of Eng- and dates, but the people, the per- bridge. Wefocus on three main developed, copyrighted and dis- Last year, after receiving a GAP www.techtransfer.fsu.eduandclick 42, is privy to many behind-the- esting and varied things to do, and thing from a military hero to our land) in the spring of 2005. sonalities that made it all happen. steps — education and interest tributed a series of popular award from the FSU Research on “Product Showcase,” or visit scenes glimpses of Washington that keeps the job interesting and first president to this entrepreneur “I worked specifically with That is what makes it interesting building, licensing, and admin- guides and handouts to help Foundation, she made significant www.research.fsu.edu/foundation and the estate he called home. challenging.” and family man. There are a lot of the trust’s Curatorial Directorate for me.” istering the deal.” home visitors — experienced, progress in developing additional /gap/index.html and click on The reason the office is so “grandmotherly”-type para- antibodies that led to a four-year “GAP Funding.” important to the university, ac- professionals — encourage ex- New board members bring talent, enthusiasm, commitment cording to Fraser, is that its staff pectant families and help en- We always approach the fall have a diversity of alumni with a group representative for the Pana- for 20 years. The Wilkes-Barre, Pa., nity involvement has included is helping faculty members who sure healthy, happy children. meeting of the National Alumni variety of careers and back- ma City Campus of FSU. Hall is resident is the executive director of service on the FSU Career Center are trying to find their way in an “It all started with a Board of Directors with anticipa- grounds that provide credentials the regional president of Vision the American Board of Neuropsy- Advisory Board, as well as numer- unfamiliar environment. HealthyStartgrantin1997,andwe tion. As with any volunteer board, and professional resources for the Bank in Panama City and a grad- chologyandafellowoftheNation- ous civic organizations. “Weare business folk, and we College of Music to im- soon discovered that when home there always is a point in time Alumni Association. In addition, uate of FSU’s campus there. al Academy of Neuropsychology •Karema Tyms-Harris (B.S. know what contract negotiations prove the suckling instinct in new- visitors were working with these when new members are seated the board has a national profile, so •Thomas V.Hynes (B.S. ’80) and the American College of Pro- ’92, M.S. ’05) is senior vice presi- are all about,” said Fraser, who al- born, low-birth-weight infants. low-income, at-risk families, they and a new “personality” emerges having alumni who are geograph- is managing director of flight for fessional Neuropsychology. dent of International Services with so is the immediate past president Work started nine years ago, and were literally just visiting — talk- from the collective wisdom of new ically dispersed around the coun- American Airlines Operations in •Raymond R. Schroeder ADG Business and Governmental of the global Association of Uni- continues today, to find the right ing about the weather,” Graham try is most helpful. Ten members Miami. Hynes is a U.S. Navy vet- (B.S. ’65) lives in Greenville, S.C., Consultants in Tallahassee. With versity Technology Managers. corporate partner. said. “We are talking about moms officially began terms in July. eran who once flew off the deck of whereheisthepresidentandown- nearly 20 years of experience in “We create partnerships. We sit LedbyTaxol,theseinventions who bring babies home without a •Santanu Datta (B.S. ’89, the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. In er of Interim Health Care. Holding program design, marketing and with the faculty and the company and many like them result in roy- crib or diapers or formula. New Barry M.B.A. ’91, M.S. ’91) of Durham, his current role withAmerican, the a law degree from the University communications strategies, Tyms- while they are talking and help de- alties flowing into the university’s moms, teen moms and low-litera- Adams N.C.,wasnamedasanout-of-state Weston, Fla., resident oversees of Miami, Schroeder is a member Harris specializes in international termine what each side wants to operating budget. And that cy parents just don’t know about Seminole club representative on flight operations in the Caribbean of both the Florida and South Car- business development, client re- do. We also will write the term doesn’t include the monies se- this stuff.” President the board. Holding a Ph.D. in and Latin America. olina bar associations. tention and special events. She Alumni sheet, which is a list of elements of cured for the research itself. After translating their re- Association health policy from UNC, Datta is •Patricia Sibley Kenimer •Gulf Breeze, Fla., resident previously was the state of Flori- the potential relationship, such as “Last year, faculty-generated search and applying it to the cur- an assistant research professor at (B.S. ’74) is president and owner of Gordon J. Sprague (B.S. ’65) is da’s chief protocol officer. the start and finish dates, funding, proposals were responsible for at- riculum, researchers at the Center andoldviewsandexperiences.Be- Duke University and also is a Media Solutions, one of the most the president of Sprague Proper- The 10 new board members allowing publication, the budget, tracting more than $200 million in for Prevention and Early Interven- cause they are tasked with repre- health research scientist at the successful firms in Atlanta and ties LLC. A former senior partner bring the National Board of Direc- and getting rights of first refusal.” researchanddevelopmentfunds,” tion realized that it was useful for senting all alumni while at the Durham V.A. Medical Center. throughout the southeastern Unit- with AIM Management Group tors to its full strength of 36 and The three-person staff also in- Fraser said. “That is quite signifi- any first-time family, according to same time serving as a primary •Jane Tronnier Fader (B.S. ed States.Anationally known con- Inc. in Houston, Sprague founded willserveunderanexecutivecom- cludes Jack Sams and Gus Ray. cant. Sixty-five percent of that re- Graham. Today, the curriculum is link fortheuniversity to morethan ’96), a resident of Jacksonville, Fla., sultant and speaker on marketing, the Independent and Insurance mittee led by Board Chairman “Jack worked with IBM in the search funding comes from feder- used throughout Florida and in 300,000 graduates around the is the director of communications media buying and planning, Ken- Dealer Division in 1993. He holds Thomas Woodruff (’65) of St. Pe- 1980s, where he was the leader of al sources. FSU is a major magnet Tennessee, Ohio, Virginia, New world, it seemed like a good idea for the World Golf Hall of Fame. imer also has taught courses at an M.A. from the University of tersburg, Fla.; Chair-Elect Maury the team that acquired DOS from attracting this money from out of York and Oregon, as well as in towriteashortintroductionforthe She joined the Hall of Fame after Emory University, as well as the North Florida. Kolchakian (’75, J.D. ’78) of Talla- MicrosoftforIBMintheinitialIBM state.” Paris, France. The process of cross- working five years with CNN, Atlanta Advertising Institute. •The executive district man- hassee, Fla.; Vice Chair Donald PCs,” Fraser said. “Gus is an MBA Not all tech transfer candi- ing the “Valley of Death” wasn’t Florida State Times. I am excited about the back- which included media relations, •MichaelJ. Raymond(Ph.D. ager for Prentice-Hall Publishing, Eddings (’68) of Tampa, Fla.; Sec- whose job it is to finance research dates are the result of lab-based re- easy, Graham said, but with help grounds and dedication that each CNN Interactive and ’81) has been the director for com- Tallahassee resident Cindy Davis retary Jeffrey Hill (’69) of Fort partnerships. They both play very search requiring a patent before from the Office of Intellectual new board member brings to the CNN/Sports Illustrated. prehensive neuropsychology spe- Sullivan (B.S. ’85) is a member of Lauderdale, Fla.; and Treasurer important roles in this process.” commercialization, according to Property Development and Com- • (B.S. ’89) of cialties at the John Heinz Institute the Leadership Council and Man- (’78) of Jack- table. The composite demon- Frank Hall Laurel Moredock Someofthemostwell-known Fraser.He said intellectual proper- mercialization, her center was able Scott Brower strates the Association’s desire to Panama City, Fla., is a constituent of Rehabilitation in Pennsylvania uscript Hall of Fame. Her commu- sonville, Fla. examples of technology making ty,which uses a copyright for pro- to make it. Jayne Standley 8 / November 2007 November 2007 / 9

1970s and the Transformation of Objectivist Ethics,” in its insurance practice, Chicago. Young FSU alumni demonstrate growing generosity Katherine Burton Jones (B.A. ’70, M.A. published by University Press of America. She ’74) has been elected president of the is an assistant professor at Troy University, 1990s Atlantic Region, Norfolk, Va. Can you remember where you were rollment that began in the 1970s has not just ambitious; many burned with the passion highway billboards, televised promotional Harvard Chapter of Sigma Xi. She is the assis- Jason Ashford (B.S. ’90, J.D. ’93) was Saturday night, May 9, 1980? Coach Bow- produced more Seminole graduates; it has for success. The most adventurous among spots and Web sites to pay tribute to the tant dean for information technology and appointed chief assistant district attorney for den and I were in Atlanta at the downtown produced numbers of young alumni who them sought their fortune in America, Tribe and the signing of its constitution 50 media services for the Master’s of Liberal Arts 1980s Houston County, Ga. program at the Harvard Extension School. Jerry Beck (B.F.A. ’81) is the artistic director Dr. Wayne Centrone (B.S. ‘90) received the Marriott at the annual Bobby Bowden Ban- are remarkably prosperous and generous in where their talents and their energies could years ago. Marsha Waldrop Lyons (J.D. ‘70) has been and founder of the Revolving Museum in 2006 President’s Award at the American quet. their financial support. carry them to whatever heights their imag- Last spring we dedicated inspiring certified as a circuit court and county media- Lowell, Mass. Under Beck’s leadership, the Association of Naturopathic Physicians for his At around 8:45 in the evening I was When the Golden Chiefs were created new statuary of three bronze Seminole fig- inations could reach. tor for North and Central Florida. Revolving Museum won a 2007 work as medical director and outreach pro- telling jokes and preparing to introduce in 1976, it was unthinkable that men and The American Ideal was crafted in the ures at the football stadium. The sculpture Floyd L. MatthewsJr. (B.A. ’70, J.D. ’74) has Commonwealth Award, the highest honor gram manager at the Outside In Center for women under the age of thirty would have spirit of those Second Sons. And I believe depicts a Seminole family from the 1840s formed a new trial law firm, Matthews & for arts, humanities and sciences in Homeless Teens in Portland, Ore. In 2004, the means to join. that much of our university’s success pro- moving through the high grass, alert to any Guild, P.A., with Robert B. Guild, Jacksonville. Massachusetts. Centrone was named Outstanding Caregiver In 1997, our first “Micco” ($1 million) ceeds from that same, unique spirit. While sound or movement, perhaps watching for Margey Meyer (B.A. ‘70) was named the Craig T.Lynch (B.S. ’81) has been elected to by Oregon Primary Care Association for his donation was made by a Pensacola couple another school may proudly sing “We are the pursuing soldiers. 2007 Outstanding Educator of the Year by the board of directors of Parker Poe Adams & ongoing contribution to provide or improve Charlie already retired from business. But just two the Boys,” Florida State’s Alma Mater just As we were ceremonially dedicating the National Community Association. Meyer Bernstein, Charlotte, N.C. services for homeless people. Barnes years ago, 37-year-old Tampa insurance ex- as proudly proclaims, “Here, Sons and the bronze Seminoles, today’s real Semi- is a vice president and dean of Associa Ira Silver (B.S. ’81), managing partner of Ben Cooper (B.S. ‘90) has been named ecutive Lance Barton stepped up to the Daughters Stand.” noles were negotiating the Tribe’s purchase University. Silver & Associates, P.A., has merged his CPA director of human resources for Bayer Executive Director “Micco” ranks. Someone else will likely It’s interesting that our university and of the Hard Rock Café for something close George E. Tragos (B.A. ’70, J.D. ’74) is listed firm with Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, Properties LLC, Birmingham, Ala. Seminole Boosters in the 2007 edition of The Best Lawyers in LLP. Silver will be in charge of the Orlando Rafael Gonzalez Jr. (J.D. ‘90) received the break that youthful mark very soon. the Seminole Tribe of Florida have traveled to a billion dollars. America. office. 2006 U.S. President’s Community Service For nearly three decades, Florida State different, yet parallel paths to great achieve- The Seminoles didn’t just survive; the Jim Vickrey (Ph.D. ‘70) now teaches at Troy Charles Ewen (M.A. ‘83) and Russell Award, was named 2006 Entrepreneur of the University has been Seminoles triumphed. University, Montgomery, Ala., having previ- Skowronek (M.A. ‘83) have written “X Year by the Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber of Coach Bowden. About the same time in producing vast legions And like our namesake The Seminoles didn’t just survive; the Seminoles triumphed. And like our ously taught at Troy University, Troy, Ala., for Marks the Spot: The Archaeology of Piracy,” Commerce, and was a finalist in the 2007 Richmond, Virginia, young Eric Carr en- of young, aggressive collegiate Seminoles, namesake collegiate Seminoles, their ambition and hard work and 15 years. A former university president and a published by the University Press of Florida. Tampa Bay Business Journal Minority tered the world. entrepreneurs bound their ambition and hard vision led them to success… lawyer, he is active in the Alabama Bar. Ewen is a professor at East Carolina Business Person of the Year Award competi- And just before the start of this football for success. Some of work and vision led Chris Zeigler Dendy (M.S. ‘71) is an University, N.C., and Skowronek is a profes- tion. season, Eric Carr became Florida State’s this phenomenon is them to success on their inductee of the national Children and Adults sor at Santa Clara University, Calif. Ray Vincent (B.S. ‘90) has been promoted youngest Golden Chief, making a 10-year due to our location. Every hard-working ments. We make much of the word “Un- own terms. with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Samuel Henry (B.S. ‘83) has accepted the to vice president of worldwide operations pledge of $6,000 per year. The 27-year-old Seminole optimist in sight is engaged in fir- conquered” because the Seminoles never The Seminole Tribe has entered a new Hall of Fame. She has written three books position of logistics manager with Standing and systems for AIG Global Marine, New Carr is a veterinary medical consultant liv- ing Florida’s hot economic engines. gave up, never surrendered. It’s good to be and more prosperous era, led by a younger and produced two videotapes and one DVD Joint Force Headquarters, U.S. Joint Forces York. on the subject of ADHD. Command, Norfolk, Va. GySgt. Daniel K. Boyce (B.S. ‘91) has ing in Jacksonville. Another portion of our success comes unconquered, but that term could also sug- generation. So has Florida State University. A. Wilson Greene (B.A. ‘72) has written Sharon L. Burton (B.S. ‘84) has written her received a Joint Service Achievement Medal. Eric Carr is not the youngest Golden from our having been the “Second Sons” in gest that they merely survived. Weare the happy beneficiaries of good “Civil War Petersburg: Confederate City in debut book, “Quality Customer Service: Boyce serves in the U.S. Marine Corps. Chief ever. That honor goes to Chad Hen- our state. In old Europe, the first son in a luck, burning ambition and great leaders However,the Florida Seminoles didn’t the Crucible of War,” published by the Rekindling the Art of Service to Customers.” Matthew K. Foster (B.S. ’91, J.D. ’94) has derson of Tallahassee who joined that elite family inherited everything. Daughters in- just survive. Fifty years ago, the Tribe offi- compelled by magnificent dreams. University of Virginia Press. She was named the 2007 recipient of the attained a rating of AV, the highest possible donor circle in 2005, at the age of 26. herited only if there were no sons, and the cially adopted its corporate charter and be- It’s not quite time yet to pass the torch, Nina Weinstein (B.A. ‘73) now is vice presi- Peter Spencer Foundation’s “In the Spirit of rating available through Martindale-Hubbell. All of this is important because it rep- second sons were generally left to choose gan to make serious use of its inherent eco- but today’s young Seminole sons and dent of west coast production for National Determination” award. He is a partner in Brooks, LeBoeuf, Bennett, resents a shift in generations supporting between the military or the priesthood. nomic power. Florida State University’s daughters are eminently willing to embrace Geographic Television, Los Angeles. Bahram Jalali (B.S. ‘84) received the 2007 Foster & Gwartney, Tallahassee. our Seminoles. The explosion in student en- But many of those Second Sons were current “Unconquered” initiative employs the fire. Weinstein was senior producer on programs R.W. Prize from the Optical Society of Jim Norris (B.S. ‘91) is the general manager 1950s that earned two Emmy Awards and an America for the invention and demonstration and chief operating officer at the Rogue Rodney S. Ketcham (B.S. ‘54) won an Academy Award nomination. of raman lasing in silicon. Jalali is a professor Valley Country Club in Medford, Ore. It is the unopposed re-election to his third term on Sharon Thomason Hayes (B.S. ’74, of electrical engineering at the University of host site for the Southern Oregon Golf tour- the Canaveral Port Authority. The Brevard M.A.’79) has been inducted into the California, Los Angeles. nament, the largest amateur match-play golf Community College business building in Association of Godby Graduates Hall of Fame Jay Alexander (B.S. ‘85) recently earned a tournament in the United States. Cocoa has been renamed the Rodney S. in the category of education, Tallahassee. master’s degree in public administration Wendy Jensen Brewer(B.A. ‘92) is an attor- Ketcham Business Building. J.W.Hill (B.S. ‘74) received the 2006 Firm of from Virginia Commonwealth University, ney for Barnes & Thornburg LLP and has Ed Wycoff (B.S. ’57, Ph.D. ’74) was induct- the Year award from Florida Commercial Richmond. He is senior manager for the State recently earned her certification in business ed into the Circle of Distinction Hall of Fame Brokers Network. His real estate firm, J.W. Hill of Virginia’s risk management division. bankruptcy. at Winter Park High School, Winter Park. & Associates, is in Live Oak, Fla. Michael Dearden (B.S. ‘85) has been pro- Eric S. Faulconer (B.S. ’92, M.P.A. ’96) has Tommy Goodson (B.S. ‘75) won an unop- moted to regional director of wealth man- been named the National Soccer Coaches 1960s posed re-election to his second four-year agement of Wachovia Bank in McLean, Va., Association of America’s Southeast Region term on the Canaveral Port Authority and and also serves as a senior vice president NCAA Division II Women’s Coach of the Year. Thomas W.Benton (B.S. ’63, M.S. ’73) has received the Distinguished Alumni Award within the company. Faulconer is the head women’s soccer coach retired after 32 years as an education admin- from Brevard Community College, Cocoa. Don L. Jones (Ph.D. ‘85) has been selected at Armstrong Atlantic State University, istrator with the Florida Department of Diahann W. Lassus (B.S. ‘76) was selected to serve a two-year term on the WMFE com- Savannah, Ga. Education and the school district of Lee as one of New Jersey’s Best 50 Women in munity advisory board, Orlando. Eric C. Ragatz (B.S. ‘92), a partner at Peek, County, Fla. He has a construction company, Business by NJBIZ magazine. Patrick R. Kinney (B.S. ‘86) received the Cobb & Edwards, P.A., Jacksonville, has Tom Benton Enterprises, Tallahassee. Larry Lovelace (B.S. ‘76) now is the region- Miami-Dade County Department of Human joined the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Annette Hannon Lee (B.A. ’64, M.F.A. ’73) al president of GreenBank, Tennessee. Services’ Employee of the Year award. one of the nation’s most prestigious groups has retired from her position as director of David Wilcox (B.S. ’76, J.D. ’79) has been Judge Jonathan E. Sjostrom (B.S. ’86, J.D. of trial lawyers. university relations at North Georgia College, elected to the board of directors for Manatee ’89) was named 2006 Trial Judge of the Year Jennifer Rizzo Bailey (B.S. ‘93) has been Dahlonega, Ga. Glens, a not-for-profit behavioral health by the American Board of Trial Advocates. appointed to the board of the Southeast John W. Merting (B.A. ‘65) has been organization in Manatee County, Fla. Robert S. Thurston (B.M.E. ’86, M.M.E. Florida Chapter of the Scleroderma named a “Florida Super Lawyer” by Law and Rick Rothman (B.S. ‘77) was inducted into ’92) has been inducted into the Association Foundation, Coral Springs. Politics magazine. He also has been named a the Florida Track and Field Hall of Fame. of Godby Graduates Hall of Fame in the cat- Jim Brewer (M.A. ‘93) has been named trustee of the Community Maritime Park Rothman has coached cross-country and egory of fine arts, Tallahassee. associate vice chancellor for major gifts and Board and the State of Florida Maritime track at Spanish River High School, Boca Tom Mahlke (B.S. ‘87) is the president and endowments at the University of North Museum and Research Center, Pensacola. Raton, since 1983. chief executive officer of Solvi Brands, Carolina, Asheville. Art Forster, Jr. (B.A. ‘67) was named chief Aubrey K. Ewing (M.S. ’78, Ph.D. ’82) was Atlanta. WilliamK. Bryant(J.D. ‘93) is a new partner communications officer for the Federal elected president of the Association for Tracey Sellers (B.S. ‘87) is the managing in the law office of Baker & Hostetler LLP, Election Commission, Washington, D.C. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, director of True Partners Consulting, Tampa. Orlando. Judge Paul M. Glenn (B.A. ‘67) received the Wheat Ridge, Colo. Penny Deutsch (B.S. ‘89) was appointed by John Crossman (B.S. ‘93) is the president of 2007 Robert W. Patton Outstanding Jurist Richard Gerson (Ph.D. ‘78) has written Gov. Jeb Bush to the Florida Local Advocacy the real estate company Crossman & Award from the Hillsborough County Bar “Achieving High Performance and Council in 2003 and was selected as chair of Company. He was honored as the overall top Association, Tampa. Guaranteeing Performance Improvement,” Service Area 15, Punta Gorda, Fla. The producer in the retail category and received Bill Wagner (B.S. ‘67) is the general manag- published by HRD Press. Advocacy Council monitors and investigates the Wilbur Strickland Award from the Central er of the Currahee Club, Atlanta. Dean LeBoeuf (B.S. ’78, J.D. ’81) was threats to the safety of persons who receive Florida Association of Realtors, Orlando. David E. Todd (B.A. ‘69) has been appoint- named the 2006 Trial Lawyer of the Year by services from state agencies without interfer- Carlos A. Kelly (B.A. ‘93) wrote the article ed Atlanta regional counsel of the U.S. the American Board of Trial Advocates. ence by an executive agency. on eminent domain “How to Obtain an Department of Commerce in the economic Kathleen Touchstone (Ph.D. ‘78) has writ- Eric Martuza (J.D. ‘89) has joined the law Order of Taking,” published in The Florida Bar development administration section. ten “Then Athena Said: Unilateral Transfers firm of Meckler Bulger and Tilson as a partner Journal. 10 / November 2007 November 2007 / 11

Maj. Michael J. Mills (B.S. ‘93) competed in Eleanore Adam lege Professors of Textile and Clothing and He helped to found DISC Village, a Talla- formed music by more than 50 living com- 11. Fox began teaching at FSU in 1958 and capacities from 1948 to 1973, concluding his the 200-person Antarctica Marathon on wrote numerous articles and abstracts. hassee drug treatment center,and served on posers, including Roger Sessions, Milton retired in 1994. On March 3, the FSU Physics employment as an associate administrator. Antarctica’s King George Island, February its board of directors for 35 years. Babbitt, Robert Ward and John Harbison, Lab was renamed the “John D. Fox Super- He had a distinguished career in public 2006. Eugene Howard Czajkoski Czajkoski earned his doctorate in pub- and appeared as a soloist on many occa- conducting Accelerator Laboratory” in his service and academia, earning awards and Jennifer R. Cowan (B.S. ‘94) has joined lic administration and criminal justice from sions. honor. writing numerous publications. Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A., as an associ- New York University in 1964. He was an An Arlington, Mass., native, Harsanyi Fox was awarded a Fulbright Fellow- Page served as the associate director of ate in West Palm Beach. Army veteran and served in the Korean was the former head of the voice depart- ship in 1951 and was a guest scientist at sev- the Washington Center for Public Affairs at Julie Dunn (B.S. ‘94) now is vice president of War. ment at Westminster Choir College and eral scientific institutions, including the Uni- the University of Southern California, Los sales and marketing for Turner Network taught at the University of Michigan, Inter- versity of Koln, Germany, in 1975, and the Sales, the domestic distribution, sales and Angeles, from 1973 to 1975. The U.S. Depart- marketing branch of Turner Broadcasting Janice Harsanyi lochenArtsAcademy and the North Caroli- Argonne National Laboratory, Chicago, System, Atlanta. na School of the Arts. She earned her bach- from 1982 to 2007. He was named a fellow Shelley Bowles Green (B.A. ’94, M.S. ’01) elor of music degree from Westminster of theAmerican Physics Society in 1975 and is the new owner of Heidi’s Bakery, Choir College, Princeton, N.J. was a program director of nuclear physics Tallahassee. She has been a partner with at the National Science Foundation from Tidewater Consulting Inc. for nine years. John David Fox 1990 to 1992 and from 1995 to 1997. Brian Mand (Ph.D. ‘94) is the athletics direc- John David Fox, 78, a professor emeri- Fox earned his bachelor’s degree from tor at St. Andrews Presbyterian College, tus of physics who played a crucial role in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Laurinburg, N.C. the development of Florida State Universi- Boston, and earned his master’s and doctor- in 1923. She won the Schubert Memorial Tony Srebnik (B.S. ‘94) is a senior account ty’s nuclear physics program, died March al degrees from the University of Illinois. Prize in 1929 and made her European debut executive for Tilson Communications, Boca Eleanore Adam, 92, professor emerita in 1932. Posselt toured Europe seven times Raton, Fla. and former department chairwoman of tex- Brian G. Wilson (B.S. ‘94) completed fel- tiles and consumer sciences at Florida State Ruth Posselt in the 1930s and 1940s. In 1937, she was in- lowship training in allergy and immunology University, died April 15. Adam joined the Eugene Howard Czajkoski, 78, a re- Ruth Posselt, 95, a retired professor of vited by President and Mrs. Roosevelt to at Louisiana State University, Shreveport. He FSU faculty in 1953 and taught until her re- tired Florida State University professor of violin who led a distinguished career as a play at the White House. After extensive and his wife, Meredith Wilson (B.A. ’95), tirement in 1979. criminology and criminal justice, died Feb. performer and teacher at Florida State Uni- concert performances throughout the Unit- have moved back to Tallahassee and opened Adam was named chairwoman of the 16. Czajkoski taught at FSU from 1966 to versity from 1963 to 1978, died Feb. 19. ed States from 1940 to 1950, Posselt taught their practice, Tallahassee Allergy, Asthma & Fashion Institute and the interdivisional 2006. He served as chairman of the depart- Posselt first came to FSU as a visiting privately and at Wellesley College and the Immunology. program, which combined four university ment of criminology and later became the artist, then became an artist in residence and New England Conservatory of Music. ment of Health, Education and Welfare Chanta G. Combs (B.A. ’95, J.D. ’98) has departments. In 1968, she began an 11-year founding dean of the School of Criminolo- Janice Harsanyi, 77, a retired professor member of the Florestan String Quartet, and awarded him its Superior Service Award in been named policy director for the Executive tenure as the head of the FSU department gy in 1974, a position he held until 1986. He of voice at Florida State University from finally a full professor of violin. She ap- William J. Page 1964 and its Distinguished ServiceAward in Office of Gov. Charlie Crist, Tallahassee. was awarded dean emeritus and professor 1979 to 2005, died March 21. peared many times as a soloist with the FSU William J. “Pete” Page, 80, a professor 1968. In 1998, the National Association for Daryl J. Hartley (M.S. ’95, Ph.D. ’98) is an of clothing, textiles and fashion merchandis- emeritus status in 1987. Harsanyi began her career at FSU in Faculty Chamber Orchestra and continued emeritus of public administration and social theAdvancement of Colored People award- associate professor with tenure at the U.S. ing. Prior to coming to FSU, she was the first Czajkoski served on the Florida 1979 as chairwoman of the voice depart- to play recitals through the 1970s. Several work who taught at Florida State Universi- Naval Academy, Annapolis. faculty member at Cornell University in ed him its President’s Award. Page earned John T. Husum (B.S. ‘95) has been appoint- Ithaca, N.Y., to present an educational tele- Supreme Court Nominating Commission ment at the School of Music. Known as an of her students went on to positions in ma- ty from 1980 until his retirement in 1989, his bachelor’s degree at Furman University, ed senior fleet safety officer for British vision program. and as chairman of the Governor’s Council immensely talented performer, she was the jor American orchestras. died Feb. 15. Furman, S.C., in 1948 and his Master of Pub- Petroleum Shipping, Houston. Among her professional affiliations, on Criminal Justice, in addition to other po- all-time record holder for solo performanc- Posselt was known as a stellar per- Page served the U.S. Department of lic Administration degree from the Univer- Daryl Parks (J.D. ‘95) has been appointed to Adam was a member of the American Col- sitions within the Florida Governor’s Office. es with the Philadelphia Orchestra. She per- former who made her Carnegie Hall debut Health, Education and Welfare in various sity of Pittsburgh in 1959. Florida A&M University’s board of trustees by Gov. Charlie Crist. Jason A. Brady (B.S. ’96, J.D. ’99) is a part- Aaron Cheesman (B.S. ’04, M.S. ’05), ner in the law office of Baker & Hostetler LLP, former two-time Seminole baseball team Orlando, Fla. captain, is a financial adviser at the Angelotti- Walter Jones (’97) plays for the NFL’s Seattle Rosenberg Financial Group, Sarasota, Fla. Seahawks and has launched a Web site, Devery M. Nalls (B.S. ’04, M.S. ’06) recent- www.walter-jones.com. ly completed a six-month assistant position Heather Kowalski-Boadella (B.S. ‘97) has at NBC’s “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.” joined GrayRobinson P.A. as an associate. She Nalls now is a sports-marketing agent at practices in the firm’s real estate department, Creative Artists Agency, New York. Orlando, Fla. Tori Sparks (B.S. ‘04) completed the “Feed Your Ears, Feed Your Soul: The Rivers + Roads 2000s Less Traveled Tour,” which featured songs from the singer-songwriter’s critically Rebecca Chism (Ph.D. ‘00) has been grant- acclaimed album, “Rivers + Roads,” and ed tenure as assistant professor of foreign lan- toured 27 cities, including Tallahassee. guage pedagogy at Kent State University, Catherine Cottrell (B.S, ‘05) earned her Kent, Ohio. master’s degree in international relations Kelley L. Smith (B.A. ‘00) has been named from the University of Miami in December scheduling director for the Executive Office 2006. of Gov. Charlie Crist, Tallahassee. Chauncey Davis (’05), defensive tackle for Jami Duschesne (B.S. ’01, M.S. ’02) has the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, has launched a been named communications/development new Web site, www.chaunceydavis.com. coordinator for the United Way of Northwest James M. Gentry (J.D. ‘05) has joined Florida, Panama City. GrayRobinson P.A. as an associate and is a Lauren P.Scott (B.S. ‘01) now is office man- civil trial lawyer Orlando, Fla. ager for the Kilgannon Advertising Agency, Kristi Michael (B.M., B.M.E. ‘06) is a Atlanta. member of the 2007 International Youth Milford Brown (’02) plays for the NFL’s Wind Orchestra at the World Association for Arizona Cardinals and has launched a Web Symphonic Bands and Ensembles site, www.milfordbrown.com. Conference, Killarney, Ireland. Daryl R. Levine (B.S. ‘02) has been hired as Antonio Cromartie and Pat Watkins, both the public policy specialist for the National former members of the football Seminoles, Association of Student Personnel co-hosted the 2007 Tallahassee Sports Administrators, Washington, D.C. He also is a Celebrity Weekend and Youth Football master’s degree candidate at the George Camp. Cromartie plays for the San Diego Washington University Graduate School of Chargers and Watkins plays for the Dallas Political Management and is serving as a Cowboys. Craphonso Thorpe of the board member of the Washington, D.C., Indianapolis Colts and Ernie Sims of the Seminoles Club. Detroit Lions — both former football Cyndee Welburn (B.F.A. ‘02) continues to Seminoles — also participated in the event. co-host the television show “Real Simple” on PBS, now in its second season. 12 / November 2007 November 2007 / 13

tions on early Mars. once been teeming with life — 3.5 billion stories range E. Imre Friedmann In 1976, he published an article describ- years ago. The team discovered long chains from Katy get- Internationally recognized microbial ing cryptoendoliths living in the Ross Desert of magnetite crystals that Friedmann ting locked in a ecologist E. Imre Friedmann, 85, died June of Antarctica. Cryptoendoliths are organ- claimed only could have come from living closet before a 11. Friedmann taught at Florida State Uni- isms that live inside rocks or in pores be- organisms. big race to versity from 1962 to 2000 and was a Robert tween mineral grains on the Earth’s surface. Friedmann was born in Budapest, Christine find- O. Lawton Distinguished Professor and di- NASA, interested in this type of research, Hungary. A Jew, he was captured during ing out about a rector of FSU’s Polar Desert Research Cen- supported Friedmann’s work and gave him World War II and forced to do dangerous surprise party ter.An expert on the microbial ecology of ex- funding that enabled him to collect samples work by the Hungarian military. He barely for her. Each treme environments, Friedmann led expe- and study microorganisms throughout the escaped being sent to a concentration camp story has draw- ditions to the most extreme environments world. before the Russian army liberated Hungary ing activities on Earth. He discovered the existence of life Friedmann’s discovery of rock-bound from the Nazis. After the war, Friedmann “Forgone Conclusion” “Awaken Your Soul” settings ranging and a set of dis- inside tiny crevices of rock where none pre- organisms renewed hope of finding signs of found out that his father, his only brother, Shotgun Honeymoon (Eric Mellgren) John Drury (B.S. ’76) from Texas to cussion questions for parents and children viously was thought to be able to survive. life on Mars. In 1997, he was one of a num- both grandparents and most of his aunts, (B.S. ’00) FullyAlive360 India and sub- to complete together. Friedmann’s research was directly rel- ber of scientists given a sample of the ALH uncles and cousins were dead. Broken Halo Records Through a unique blend of art and jects differing evant to astrobiology, the study of the pos- 84001 meteorite, which was found in Friedmann earned his doctorate in This debut CD of recent FSU alumnus word, Drury re- from three kids “The World of Ham Radio, 1901-1950” sibility of extraterrestrial life. His specific in- Antarctica in 1984. He led an international 1951 from the University of Vienna,Austria. Eric Mellgren, veals his per- who plot to Richard A. Bartlett (FSU Professor Emeritus terests were extreme cold and dry environ- team of researchers that claimed in 2001, af- He was a foreign member of the Hungari- aka Shotgun sonal story of murder a zoo of History) ments, such as the Antarctic desert, which ter studying the meteorite, that they had an Academy of Sciences and published Honeymoon, awakening a elephant to a McFarland and Company During the first 50 years of the 20th are the closest terrestrial analogs to condi- found “conclusive evidence” that Mars had many journal articles over his long career. contains 13 power within to widower who songs, includ- feel fully alive finds a century, ham radio went from being an ex- ing the single and off of the drowned man periment to vir- “13.” It was at “automatic pi- washed up on tually an art In Memoriam lot” mode. He the beach, this form. Bartlett 1920—1929 FSU that Shot- C. Gordon (B.A. ’62), James Z. Vance (B.A. ’62), Earl E. Watson (B.S. ’62), gun Honey- discusses his book offers a wide variety of tales. explores the Barbara Livingston Bonar (B.S. ’63), Thomas E. Seegers (B.S. ’63), Sherry moon first discovered his talents for guitar own rocky road to a soulful life and offers world of ham Ellah R. Kramer (B.A. ’29) Joyce Straughn (B.S. ’63), Betty Nichols Tomlinson (B.S. ’63, M.S. ’70, and songwriting. He was the 2006 Interna- creative tools for helping the reader “Floridian of His Century: The Courage of radio — from A.D.V. ’75), Charles Mark Arnold (B.S. ’64), James F. Franklin (B.S. ’64, tional Songwriting Competition quarter achieve the same. Governor LeRoy Collins” the operators 1930—1939 M.S. ’69), Thomas W. Hobbs (B.S. ’64, M.S. ’65), Houston J. Roberts (B.S. finalist for the song “I’m On This.” Martin A. Dyckman (B.A. ’57) and their con- “Epsilon Zeta” tributions to the ’64), Paul Michael Hutchens (B.A. ’65), Virgil B. Beck (M.S. ’66), Margaret University Press of Florida “Finding the Gold Within: A Self-Esteem, Jock Young (B.S. ’90) In a politi- development of Edith Frances Foreman (B.A. ’31), Dorothy Boyce Daniel Schaaf (B.S. ’31), Register Dietterich (B.S. ’66), James R. Hawkins (M.B.A. ’66), Jack O. Hearn Successbook for Women” Harbor House cal portrait of worldwide Julia Gehan Chase (B.S. ’32), Ruth Powell Elvery (A.B. ’32), Patricia O’Neal (M.S. ’66), James V. Hilburn (B.A. ’66), Lyle L. Judy (B.S. ’66), Lt. Col. Mimi Graham (Director of the FSU Center Fraternities are renowned for brother- LeRoy Collins, communica- Garrett (B.S. ’33), Mildred McCoy Schild (B.A. ’33), Helen Deane Mitchell Richard B. Wyatt (B.S. ’66), Leota A. Ritter Hohlier (B.A. ’67, M.S. ’77), Sally for Prevention and Early Intervention Policy) hood and tradi- the controver- tions to the social history. The book high- (B.A. ’34), Myrle Fillingim Belin (B.S. ’35), Mildred Johnson Warren (B.S. Ann Bradstreet (B.A. ’68), Michael K. David (M.S. ’68, Ph.D. ’71), James S. Florida State University Center for tion, but “Ep- sial Southern lights the parts played by ham radios from ’35), Winifred Hansen Bauer Hamilton (B.A. ’36), Betty Manning Russell Haskins (B.S. ’68), John Thomas Keck (B.S. ’68, M.B.A. ’71), Barbara Peacock Prevention and Early Intervention Policy silon Zeta” re- governor who World War II, the sinking of the Titanic Ogden Wehby (B.S. ’68), Josephine J. Curto (Ph.D. ’69), James L. Schmidt (B.S. ’36), Marion C. Persons (B.M. ’37), Lorraine Burroughs Bonney (L.I. Researchers from FSU have created a veals a darker denounced and the 1937 Ohio River flood. ’38), Nancy Adamson Solomon (L.I. ’38), Helen F. Taylor Kush (B.M. ’39) (B.S. ’69), Dianna Cook Womble (B.S. ’69) “successbook” side known on- racial discrimi- “Road Kill Art and Other Oddities” 1940—1949 1970—1979 to help women ly to those who nation, Dyck- of all ages over- pledge. In a man discusses Niles Reddick (Ph.D. ‘96) come self coming-of-age how Collins’ Whiskey Creek Press Ruby Dunstan Fielding (B.M. ’40, M.S. ’72), Yvonne Inez Marchesseau (B.S. Ruth LeMoine Bennett (B.A. ’71), James M. Gibson, Jr. (M.S.W. ’71), Oscar esteem prob- story, one group brave moral Reddick’s novel of 21 eccentric stories ’40), Louise Rooks Musgrove (’40), Amelia Stone Haygood (B.A. ’41), Annette A. Wolfbrandt, Jr. (B.S. ’71, M.S. ’74), Linda Gail Terry (B.S. ’72), Dolly M. lems that limit of friends faces leadership spared Florida the dishonor is filled with Cone Wagner (B.A. ’41), Norma L. McCree Lloyd (B.A. ’42), Mary Parker Taylor Dougherty (M.S. ’73), Linda Sasser Duncan-Mercer (B.S. ’73), Frank their lives. Each moral issues — that other states suffered during a time of odd characters Burnett (B.M. ’44), Edna P. Safley (B.S. ’44), Edith Collins Bible (B.S. ’45), L. Gaither (B.S. ’73), Ronald W. Martin (M.S. ’74), Noel O. Wamer (B.S. ’74, of the 10 chap- hazing, binge segregation. In 1991, the Florida House of and subjects Isabel Wood Rogers (B.A. ’45), Betty Jo Guthrie Friday (B.S. ’46), Olivia M.S. ’78), Johnnie Clemmons Shoemake (B.S. ’75), Valentin F. Galan (B.S. ters in the drinking, mi- Representatives eulogized Collins as the ranging from an Crane Cates (B.S. ’47), Mary Glaviano Kokojan (B.S. ’47), Elizabeth Schwartz ’76), Rebekah Hudson Tufts (B.S. ’76), Thomas N. Kinnebrew, III (B.S.N. ’77), workbook offer sogyny, racism and homophobia — that “Floridian of the Twentieth Century.” aunt who Peterson (B.S. ’47), Billie Shell Ward (B.A. ’47), Christine S. Zeigler Daniel Judy A. Stephens (B.S. ’77), Martha Gardiner Wellman (M.B.A. ’77), Kurt simple exercises remain with them long after donning their makes peroxide (B.S. ’48), Patricia Merrell Hendry (’48), Guerry Petermann (B.S. ’48), Westfall (M.F.A. ’77), Diana Tilford Sayers (M.S. ’78), Thomas P. Cowdrey to illuminate thought patterns that hold caps and gowns. Young bases his fictional- “1979 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: McKay’s Men: tea to UFOs. Set Thyrza Wilcox Bolton (B.S. ’49, M.S. ’69), Nancy Jones Vanture (B.A. ’49) (B.S. ’79), Yvonne Engwall Sheline (Ph.D. ’79) women back and to suggest new ways of ized fraternity on his days as a Sigma Chi The Story of Worst to First” in the rural past thinking and acting. brother at Florida State University. Denis Crawford (B.S. ’94, M.S. ’97) and the strip 1950—1959 1980—1989 Furious Who Publishing mall world of “Shadow Children: Understanding “In Defense of My Daughter” From underdogs to Super Bowl con- the New South, Education’s #1 Problem” James DeBarros (B.S. ’83) tenders, Craw- each story is Hal Beckham (B.S. ’50), Mary Rosenbush Carroll (B.M. ’50, M.M. ’51), Gregory A. Bennerson (B.S. ’81), Samuel G. Higgins Sr. (Ph.D. ’82), Charles Anthony Dallmann-Jones (M.S. ’69, Trafford Publishing ford’s book tells filled with humor and offers readers Louanna Harkness Freeman (B.S. ’50), Ramona Powers Higgins (B.S. ’50), E. Roann (B.S. ’82), Corey Dahlem (B.S. ’84), Pat V. Frazier (M.S. ’84, Ph.D. Ph.D. ’71) Based upon actual events, this book the story that glimpses into the manic narrator's every Harry W. Marshall (B.S. ’50), Roberta Brown Wilson (B.S. ’50), Virginia ’91), Marvin E. Raulston, Jr. (B.S. ’84), Dale A. Skinner (B.S. ’84), Patricia RLD Publications shows the au- few thought day experiences and revelations. Venter Brown (B.S. ’51), Eudean Bragan Loftin (B.S. ’51), Aldolfo S. “Bud” Jones Ueberhorst (B.S., M.S. ’85), Jane Mobley Lowe (B.S. ’86), Kay Denise This book is thor’s desire to would ever Navarro (B.S. ’51), Frank K. Strickland (B.S. ’52), Stephen R. Frazier (M.S. Taylor (B.S. ’86), Dr. M. Patrice Callahan (B.S. ’88) a vital aid for help Michelle, a happen for the “Expedition” ’53), Julia Mary O’Grady Clark (B.S. ’54), J.C. Gardner (M.S. ’54), Bertha E. 1990—1999 teachers, parents troubled teen 1979 Tampa Jonathan T. Scott (B.S. ‘87) Judah (M.S. ’54), Donald P. Linton (B.S. ’54), Mabel Allen Vincent (M.M. and school ad- who is being Bay Bucca- Authors OnLine ’54), Jocelyn Standish Jackson (B.S. ’55), George M. Wood (B.S. ’55), Bobby C. ministrators to tossed around neers. After go- Scott’s novel parallels the expedition Jones (B.S. ’56), Bennie L. Lombardy (B.S. ’56), Col. Roy L. Meyers (B.S. ’56), Susan Jean Carpenter (B.S. ’92), Patrick Michael Friderici (B.S. ’92), Debra help them un- in the foster- ing 0-26 over of a space mission with the length to Ilona Hull McMullen (B.S. ’56), Barbara Lester Sundberg White (’56), Robert Brooks Jolles (B.S. ’92), Cari Lynn Evans (B.S. ’93), Saskia Soler Stockwell derstand at-risk care system. His two seasons, which people will go to achieve their V. Bradley (M.A. ’57), Alfred L. Davis (B.S. ’57), John G. Harvey (M.S. ’57), (B.S. ’93, M.S., S.P.E. ’97), Martha Ann Calhoun (M.S.W. ’97) or shadow chil- fight to adopt legendary dreams. Set in a world wracked by civil Marjory A. Bell Heaton (B.S. ’57), Earl Lomon Koos (B.A. ’57), John B. Swing war, a man faces a decision that could lead 2000—2007 dren and how to her eventually coach John (B.S. ’57), Edward J. Boyack (B.S. ’58), Julian F. Bennett Sr. (B.S. ’59), Ethel help them. Dall- progresses into McKay led the Bucs to their first-ever to overwhelm- Haburay (B.S. ’59), Lt. Col. Edward E. Jordan Sr. (B.S. ’59), Lucy Renfro man-Jones, who a fight for his playoffs. ingly rich dis- Hoskins (M.A. ’59), Sylvia Crawford Thompson (B.S. ’59), Fern P. Williams Calandra A. Jackson (B.S. ’03), John H. Buescher, III (’07), Gabriel Essongo- is the director of job, integrity coveries or re- Vaughn (B.S. ’59) Ngoh (’07), Tracy Luetkemeyer (’07), Elizabeth van Heiland (’07), Joseph D. the National At- and reputation. “Friendly Furries” sult in humani- Rock (’07), Melissa Saunders Southard (’07), Edward J. Wolak, III (’07) Megan Elizabeth Peek (B.S. ’99) ty’s greatest 1960—1969 Risk Education Network, describes the characteristics of shadow children, how “My Chaos Theory: Stories” PublishAmerica shame. Mystery, This novel is a collection of five sto- FACULTY AND STAFF they are created, the price tag for ignoring Steve Watkins (B.A. ’77, M.A. ’83, Ph.D. ’90) questions and ries from Peek’s original Friendly Furry Frances Kemp Bishop (M.S.W. ’60), H. Finn Groover (M.S. ’60, Ph.D. ’71), them and the characteristics of effective pre- Southern Methodist University lies are revealed The dozen stories in Watkins’ first series featuring four characters — Chris- Charles Edward Curry (B.S. ’61), Frank W. Eiseman (B.A. ’61, M.A. ’62), vention and intervention programs. in the most dar- Mardel Owenby Barke, Velda W. Benningfield, Carol Sue Bramlett, Garwood book of fiction all deal with young and tine the Cat, Lenny the Lion, Gary the William D. Leith (M.A. ’61, Ph.D. ’67), Harold Kent Mills (B.S. ’61), Lovelace ing expedition A. Braun, Sip Collins, Lt. James Leonard Crutchfield, Henry “Hank” Garland, not-so-young men coming of age. With Grizzly Bear and Katy the Kangaroo. The ever attempted. Vera Bratcher Harvell, William L. Naracon, R. Rob Smith 14 / November 2007 November 2007 / 15 Make your gift count: Strategies for year-end giving Inventor and TV personality Blakely makes foray into philanthropy image and the personality driving it. Blake- The end of the year is a time to reflect •Determine your tax liability by calcu- guidelines: livery date. If you are giving irrevocable (Continued from page 1) ly was the only woman judge on the 2007 on the past and anticipate all that the future lating your income. The amount of income •You must be age 70½ or older. stock power and have arranged for the cer- customers.” season of the ABC show “American Inven- holds. 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Virgin Worldwide founder Richard Branson. 2007, demonstrates your commitment to ample, you sold appreciated assets in 2007, •You must transfer funds directly from ically delivered to the charitable organiza- Blakely’s job history before Spanx in- Blakely didn’t win first place on “Rebel or you owe a larger-than-normal tax bill, an IRA or Rollover IRA. tion. In other words, if your broker is mak- cluded cold-calling as a saleswoman for Billionaire,” but as runner-up, she was transfer some of your anticipated giving for •You must transfer the gifts outright to ing an electronic (“wire”) transfer of stock business copiers, and she said the experi- awarded $750,000 to help her start the Sara 2008 to create a larger deduction for 2007. If one or more public charities, but not sup- to the FSU Foundation, the gift is not com- ence helped her “learn how to be rejected.” Camille Blakely Foundation in 2006. you don’t regularly itemize, you might try porting organizations or donor-advised pleted until the asset actually arrives in the In fact, manufacturers rejected her for two “I gave $1 million to the Oprah Winfrey Anderson “grouping” your gifts in alternate years so funds. The FSU Foundation is eligible to re- FSU Foundation account. It is in your best years before she found one willing to work Leadership Academy in South Africa,” Licklider, J.D. that you can take advantage of an itemized ceive transfers under the Pension Protection interest to follow up with your broker to with her. Blakely said about her appearance on Win- Senior Director tax return at least every other year. Prepay- Act. make sure the transfer that you requested In addition to being persistent, Blakely said she always enjoyed telling a joke and frey’s show, taped in 2006. Planned Giving ing pledges is one way to accomplish this, Another Reason to Watch the Calendar takes place prior to Dec. 31. FSU Foundation The Sara Blakely Foundation also gave as a pledge is deductible in the year it is A gift’s delivery date determines the Should you have questions or com- felt compelled to perform stand-up comedy

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By Barry Ray about far more than a football game — even in criminology.Although he’s no longer on FSU News and Public Affairs one against a longtime rival. As a lifelong campus, he is far from forgotten — thanks member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, in part to FSU’s new “Unconquered” cam- The evening of Sept. 5, 2005, isn’t one Doney was very much aware that he was paign, which features his image, in tradi- that Kyle Doney will soon forget. taking part in a ritual that symbolized the tional Seminole Indian clothing, on inter- Standing in the middle of the field at warm relationship between his tribe and his state billboards, in television commercials Doak Campbell Stadium before more than alma mater. and in magazine advertisements through- 80,000 cheering Florida State University “Being the first tribal member of the out Florida. fans, Doney was about to take part in one Seminole Tribe of Florida to plant the spear “The word ‘unconquered’ is very im- of college football’s most beloved traditions. was a huge honor for me,” Doney remem- portant to me because it describes my an- Clad in authentic Seminole Indian regalia bered. “I was never able to attend a home cestors’ determination,” Doney said. “If you handcrafted by members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, he was to plant Osceola’s flaming spear at midfield. It was the football team’s season opener, and excitement was at a fever pitch as FSU prepared to take on the University of Miami. As the score- board clock ticked down to game time, Josh Halley,the FSU student portraying the legendary Semi- nole leader Osceola, rode up to Doney on Renegade, a spirited

Appaloosa horse. In a dra- FSU Photo Lab / Ryals Lee matic and highly symbolic football game when I was younger, but I re- take time to think about it, it’s really remark- gesture, Halley handed over member seeing Osceola and Renegade on able what my people accomplished.Against the flaming spear to Doney, TV. Since then, FSU’s ‘tradition of tribute’ all odds, including limited resources and be- who held it high above his continued to be a special event for me. So ing outnumbered, my people not only man- head for several seconds — when I was asked to participate in a once- aged to survive, but they also remained free. and then planted it dramati- in-a-lifetime experience, it was a dream Thanks to their perseverance, the Seminole cally into the ground as the FSU come true.” Tribe of Florida has grown into one of the fans roared their approval. Doney graduated from FSU in spring most successful Indian tribes today. I’m so As thrilling as the moment 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree, hav- grateful for what my ancestors did and their was for Doney, he knew it was ing majored in political science and minored determination to remain unconquered.”