AUGUST 2012 AUGUST NUMBER 1 • NUMBER • 13 VOLUME

Equipped for the fight Sustainability experts are gearing up to protect Antarctica. Editor-in-chief Susan Marquardt Blystone ’84, M.S. ’03

alumni Editor Gina Bianchi, M.S. ’99

Class notes Editor Nancy Neisler FirstWord Copy Editor Each August as I walk through the Quad, Steven Barcus ’06, M.S. ’09 I sense the energy and enthusiasm of our students who are excited to be reunited with lead Designers Dave Jorgensen, M.S. ’03 friends and faculty. There is an air of expectation, especially from those beginning their Michael Mahle first year at the University. I understand and share these emotions that inevitably surface Designers Jeff Higgerson ’92 as students return for the fall semester. Carol Jalowiec ’08 There are two additional sentiments I have encountered this year in my role as Jon Robinson Sean Thornton ’00 president that I want to discuss: A growing sense of apprehension within higher educa- WEB EDITOR tion in general, and enormous appreciation that Brian Huonker ’92 Illinois State is weathering a storm that is brewing PHOTOGRAPHER Lyndsie Schlink ’04 elsewhere. Let me explain. PRODUCTION coordinator While we continue to meet our admissions Mary (Mulhall) Cowdery ’80 targets at ISU, myriad institutions in the state and writers Kate Arthur across the country are struggling to enroll students. Steven Barcus ’06, M.S. ’09 One explanation for the shortfall of incoming EDITORIAL INTERNS Gina Panozzo undergraduates is the simple fact our nation’s high Lynn Tangorra school demographic is shrinking. National studies Illinois State (USPS 019606) is published quarterly conducted over the past few years have warned for members of the Illinois State University Alumni Association at Alumni Center, 1101 N. Main Street, that high school graduating classes will be in a Normal, Illinois 61790-3100. Periodicals postage paid decline until at least 2014. at Normal, Illinois, and at additional mailing offices. This reality, coupled with the nation’s eco- Magazine editorial offices are located at 1101 North Main Street, Normal, Illinois 61790-3100; telephone nomic issues, has escalated the already intense (309) 438-2586; facsimile (309) 438-8057; email [email protected]; Website IllinoisState.edu/ competition among colleges and universities. Within the now smaller pool of high school alumni. Postmaster: Send address changes to Illinois State, Illinois State University, Campus Box 8000, graduates, the percentage of students who opt to postpone or forgo a four-year degree Normal, IL 61790-8000. because of financial uncertainties is growing. Material may be reprinted with prior approval, provided no commercial endorsement is implied And yet, Illinois State enters this academic year with an incoming class of nearly and credit is given to the author, to Illinois State 3,400 students—which is the number targeted to keep overall enrollment right at 20,000. University, and to Illinois State. Website: IllinoisState.edu The freshmen and transfer students starting this fall were chosen from a pool of 12,400 An equal opportunity/affirmative action university applications. Not only does interest remain high, but the quality of our student body has encouraging diversity 13-0005. This document is available in alternative formats upon request by not waivered. The average ACT score of this year’s incoming freshman class is 24.2. contacting Alumni Relations at (309) 438-2586. Clearly we remain a first-choice institution for high-achieving students, and for Alumni association board of directors this I am grateful. ISU has been and still is a premiere undergraduate university because Janessa Williams ’89, Bob Navarro ’91, M.S. ’93, President Ph.D. ’02 members of the Admissions team work year-round to recruit and shepherd prospective Greg Ayers ’90 Tim Pantaleone ’07 students. The administrative team does an exceptional job budgeting and planning so Jeff Charnogorsky ’85 Michelle Pfeilschifter ’01 Bob Freitag ’84 Marilee (Zielinski) Rapp ’63 that the academic programs exceed expectations. Faculty and staff mentor and advocate Dave Horstein ’08 Kaci Rollings ’94 for students, who consequently realize they are a valued member of the Redbird family. Dan Kelley ’70 Don Shafer ’76 There is angst and apprehension on campuses where programs are jeopardized as Jerry Kerber ’74 Terrence Sykes ’93 Emily Miller Kimmey ’99, Gary Tiffany ’74 class sizes shrink. I am grateful that negative atmosphere does not exist at this university. M.S. ’01 Martin Vanags ’84 The Illinois State campus community is coming back to life with optimism and confi- Lynda Lane ’66 Mike Willis ’82 Mary Ann Louderback ’74, Jerry Wright ’62 dence that this academic year will be a continuation of the excellence and opportunity M.S. ’80, Ph.D. ’84, Linda Yap ’74, ’81 that remain strongly intact at your thriving alma mater. Lois (Rademacher) Mills Betty Kinser ’73, M.S. ’75, ’62, M.S. ’69 Board of Trustees Kathy Coyle Murdoch ’86 Alumni Liaison

Let us hear from you! Your feedback is appreciated. Send comments or suggestions, Class Notes, Letters to the Editor, How We Met and Legacy stories, as well as Where Are They Now and Reggie Reads submissions to Susan Blystone at [email protected], or mail to Campus Box 3420, Normal, IL 61790. Al Bowman President, Illinois State University Volume 13, Number 1, August 2012 8 FEATURES 8 Progress through partnership A new Housing chapter begins this fall with the opening of Cardinal Court apartments. The old units were razed and construction completed through a unique initiative that allowed a public entity to build on the University’s land. The end result is a $45.1 million complex.

14 Icy escapade There’s a reason Darren McGann ’94 has jour- neyed twice to Antarctica. A global leader of sustainability, McGann deems the land popu- lated by icecaps the perfect place to train inter- national leaders in the business of preservation. Although protected now, the continent’s future is in jeopardy.

20 Reason to smile Dental care is one of the largest unmet needs in the U.S., especially among children. Susan Albee ’95 is providing a solution through educational programs and a dental clinic that serves low- income families. Mennonite College of Nursing students help deliver care that guarantees kids keep their precious grin.

24 First in the family A relative’s experience as a Redbird often motivates students to attend ISU. They come to campus excited to continue a legacy. Others 14 24 arrive as first-generation students, hoping to start their family’s college tradition. Their jour- ney often has added expectations and anxiety, as Gina Panozzo ’12 can attest.

DEPARTMENTS 2 University News 6 Redbird Athletics 28 Alumni Connections 30 Homecoming 32 Class notes

On the cover: Concern that the Southern continent will be exploited has motivated Darren McGann ’94 20 to join teaching expeditions. Photo courtesy of John Luck. UniversityNews

Still dedicated to teaching the teachers University maintains excellence in education

llinois State was founded in 1857 ing Standards. ISU ranked 12th in the and assessments before the new system is on the tradition of providing an nation for 2011, with 58 teachers earning implemented. excellent teacher’s education. the certification that is considered the The College of Education received The scope of degrees has expand- gold standard for teaching excellence. additional accolades in the spring, when edI exponentially, yet the University’s In March the University sealed a state U.S. News & World Report ranked it among commitment to preparing educators is contract to train approximately 9,000 teach- the best graduate schools in the nation. The unchanged. er and principal evaluators. The Center for college was listed at 84 in the magazine’s Evidence that ISU remains stellar the Study of Education Policy is partnering 2013 Best Graduate Schools publication. in the field of education is abundant, with the Consortium for Education Change That compares to a ranking of 104 last year. with more affirmation received in recent to prepare staff for changes in the evalua- “This ranking is a tangible affirmation months. tion process within Illinois. that the quality of an Illinois State Univer- In January the University was A standards-based evaluation system sity graduate degree is highly respected ranked among the top 20 institutions in for principals must be implemented by 2014 across the nation, and that our alumni are the nation for education graduates who in Illinois, with new revised teacher evalu- regarded among the best,” former College received National Board Certification. ation systems in place by 2016. Illinois of Education Dean Deborah Curtis said. The certification is an advanced teaching State will have a key role in guarantee- “We believe we have the best educator credential that is obtained through the ing evaluators complete required training preparation programs in the nation.” National Board for Professional Teach-

2 Illinois State August 2012 National funding advances campus laser research The National Science Foundation (NSF) continues to support laser research con- ducted within the University’s Depart- ment of Physics by Distinguished Pro- fessor Rainer Grobe and University Professor Q. Charles Su. The two received a $300,000 grant for their work in the Intense Laser Phys- ics Theory Unit (ILP), which has cap- tured numerous awards and internation- al attention. Grobe and Su focus on the interaction of laser light with matter. There are only a few centers around the world that conduct similar research. “It is a tremendous honor for ILP to be recognized six times in a row by the University Galleries staff include, from left, Kendra Paitz, Barry Blinderman, Gabriel Johnson, and Tony Preston- prestigious NSF funding agency,” said Su, Schreck. They are standing amidst a project of “hellroom,” a 2009 photograph by Melanie Schiff. who codirects the unit with Grobe. They have now captured from NSF the largest group exhibition entitled The House of the research grants at undergraduate institu- University Galleries Seven Gables, inspired by Nathaniel Haw- tions in the field. This funding level to receive Warhol grant thorne’s novel. All three are organized by ILP ranks in the top five of atomic and A $75,000 grant from the Andy Warhol Kendra Paitz, curator of exhibitions. optical theory grants given to all institu- Foundation for the Visual Arts is the More information is available at tions in the US. largest award received in the history http://finearts.illinoisstate.edu/galleries. of the University Galleries. Three new exhibitions will be held this fall and next Enrollment program spring as a result of the support. addresses competition Review, revision of The highly competitive grants are Educating Illinois continues An Enrollment Competitiveness Program given to museums and cultural organiza- The campus strategic plan, begins this fall to address Illinois State’s tions that support artists and their work. Educating Illi- ability to attract incoming freshmen. The foundation funds work challenging nois 2008-2014: Priorities for Illinois’ First , is under revision. The There is a gradual decline in the and experimental in nature, and encour- Public University document links actions to the Univer- number of Illinois high school gradu- ages new scholarship in contemporary art. sity’s mission, vision, values, and goals. ates due to changing demographics. “The gallery’s recognition by one of Faculty, staff, students, alumni, and Competition for Midwest students is so the most prestigious arts funding orga- local community members took part in intense that financial incentives are cru- nizations in the United States opens the a wide-spread consultation process dur- cial. The Board of Trustees consequent- door to many exciting possibilities,” said ing a spring semester review. Input was ly approved removing the out-of-state Barry Blinderman, director of University sought on the University’s future out- tuition differential for selected students. Galleries. look, current strengths, opportunities, The reduced tuition program may “This funding will enhance our and challenges. Feedback assisted in the include high-achieving students who community outreach efforts, and help development of a new are eligible for specific scholarship pro- provide a great introduction to contem- Educating Illinois draft. grams, artistically talented students porary art for people in the community. The revised document will be recruited by faculty for specific majors, We strive to organize exhibitions of a reviewed by the campus community. Go and students recruited by Admissions. scale and quality that you normally can’t to http://educatingillinois.illinoisstate. While the program is anticipated to see without traveling to urban museums edu for further information on involve- impact only a small number of students and galleries,” he said. ment in the revision process, and to share from outside of Illinois, it will build The projects funded by this grant your thoughts about the document by regional diversity on campus. include a one-person exhibition of Mela- completing an online survey. nie Schiff’s photographs; a site-specif- ic installation by Kendell Carter; and a

August 2012 Illinois State 3 Where are they now? After working in the residence halls at ISU in the 1960s, I went to Florida State University for my doctorate. I returned to Illinois State University in 1974 to teach in the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations (EAF). In 1995, I took early retirement so I could go to Malaysia on a World Bank Project at the Malaysian Institute of Technology. While in Malaysia, I traveled extensively in the Middle East, the Far East, Europe, and Australia. After 15 months in Malaysia, I taught at the University of North Dakota for two years. With my last job in North Dakota, I was advised it would take eight months to sell my home. It sold in two weeks—thus “homeless” and no plans, I traveled around the United States for six months. It was a great experience. I bought a home in San Antonio, Texas, and stayed there for six years. I moved to Washington State in 2010 because both of my children are on the West coast. Since returning from Malaysia, I have become a real bike nut and ride extensively. My current home is a half a block from a bike trail. Theoretically, I can go to Canada on my bike. I have yet to do so. I continue to travel, brew beer, raise Koi, and explore the Northwest and British Columbia. I can be reached at 8512 Summerwood Drive SE, Olympia, Washing- ton 98513. My email address is [email protected]. JoAnn (Switzer) McCarthy ’69, M.A. ’70, can also be reached at this mailing address or at [email protected]. EAF Professor Emeritus John McCarthy ’64, M.S. ‘66

Military women needed largest online social rideshare commu- McCormick Hall project has been recog- for registry project nity in North America, and allows users nized as a stellar facility. to arrange shared rides via Facebook and The National Intramural-Recre- Stories about women in the military Twitter. ational Sports Association (NIRSA) are being sought by the staff at Mil- “A primary initiative of Parking and awarded one of its nine 2012 Outstanding ner Library for a special project called Transportation is to reduce the number Sports Facilities honors to the building. Illinois Women’s Military and Civilian of single occupant vehicles coming to “We felt the new Student Fitness Memorial. and from the campus,” Director of Park- Center met every standard of excellence Information collected will be used ing and Transportation Julie North said. from the day the doors opened, but the to establish a registry of Illinois women More than 350,000 users take part in NIRSA award secures Illinois State’s who served from the Civil War to the Zimride across 80 college and univer- place on the map for facility excellence,” present. Illinois historical records about sity campuses. North hopes the site will said Student Fitness Center Executive these women are nonexistent. reduce ISU campus traffic by offering Director Dawn Sanner, M.S. ’87. Women who are serving or have easy access to carpools. The building, which has seen more served in the military are encouraged “Our recent transit survey results than 500,000 visits, was honored a sec- to share their stories. Those who had a confirmed that many people are inter- ond time with an Innovative Architec- family member who served or know of ested in carpooling or creating vanpools. ture & Design Award in the May 2012 women who have served are also needed. We are excited to offer a program that issue of . Contact Pamela Lovell at (309) 451-4896. Rec Management Magazine will allow our community to easily find “This building is the definition of and share rides,” North said. innovation with sustainable components, Campus partnership technology enhancements and unique improves carpooling design features at each turn,” Sanner ISU’s fitness center said. “Combining new construction with As an example of the commitment to reaps national acclaim a renovation of historic McCormick Hall create a greener campus, the University Less than two years after it opened, the to serve both recreational and academic started a partnership with Zimride dur- University’s Student Fitness Center and uses has created a facility that sets a stan- ing the spring semester. Zimride is the dard for multi-use space.”

4 Illinois State August 2012 College of Education welcomes new dean Alumnus Perry Schoon ’89, Ph.D. 97, has joined Illinois State as dean of the Col- Mail lege of Education. He replaces Deborah To the Editor: Curtis, now provost at the University of What magnificent pictures accompanying the Central Missouri. outstanding article on Alfred Runte (February Schoon came to ISU from Western 2012)! Runte is on target about protecting our Carolina University, where he was dean national parks. of the College of Education and Allied Runte’s words are spoken in the hearts of Professions. Under his guidance, the all environmentalists, conservationists, and citi- college’s academic programs and fund- zens who value the beauty of this planet. The ing grew. He collaborated with several need to see the value of soil, plant life, aquatic Western Carolina colleges to develop life, and wildlife is essential to sustaining life. dual degrees in undergraduate secondary The legacy we are leaving to future gen- teacher education programs. erations should be one of respect and worth A senior associate dean and an associ- for farmland, water sources, aquatic life, and ate dean for assessment and technology in wildlife; and to make this planet a better place the College of Education at the Univer- President Emeritus Lloyd Watkins for all humans. sity of Texas at Arlington, Schoon also held Thank you for bringing this topic to our posts in Florida Atlantic University’s Col- attention. Let’s hope all who read and discuss His devotion to Illinois State will lege of Education. it will hear the message of protecting the be remembered through the Lloyd and Schoon has helped develop software national parks. These are areas set aside for our Mary Watkins Scholarship Fund, which for assessment and data management, enjoyment and restorative energy. and has been honored at his former uni- provides financial support for students to versities for teaching and research. study abroad. Memorials may be made to Brenda Varnold Dilts ’61 the fund by going online to IllinoisState. edu/giving or by calling (309) 438-8184. I am appalled by the May issue. Two stories are Campus mourns former at best left-wing propaganda. Illinois State president The Occupy story says nothing about the Student ag chapter true intent of the movement. The goal of the Lloyd Watkins, who served as ISU presi- takes national honor founders of Occupy is to take out capitalism. dent from 1977 to 1988, lost his battle They are pro-socialist, Marxist, and commu- against cancer on March 1. He was 83 ISU’s chapter of the National Agri-Mar- nist. You glorified a movement to take down and a resident of Bloomington. keting Association (NAMA) was recog- America. The University’s academic stan- nized as the Outstanding Student NAMA The following story on the economy blamed dards for admission were strengthened Chapter during the spring semester. Stu- greedy people for the crash of the economy. It under his leadership. Watkins also estab- dents competed against 35 chapters in makes no mention of the real blame, which is lished the Presidential Scholars Pro- the U.S. and Canada for the honor. the Community Reinvestment Act from 1977 gram, which encouraged the enrollment NAMA is the nation’s largest asso- that forced banks to loan money to people of promising minority students. ciation for professionals in marketing unable to ever pay it back. Housing prices International study opportunities and agribusiness. The award is based on rose, people took out equity, they got in way for ISU students expanded, and funding chapter activities over the academic year. over their heads—then the crash. Prices rose for the renovation of Cook Hall for the ISU’s chapter conducted an agriculture because of increased demand caused by more School of Music was achieved under his career fair, hosted a panel of human people able to qualify for loans. Congress watch. The planning, funding, and con- resource experts, organized a bowling failed the country by trying to socially engineer struction of Redbird Arena was another tournament that brought in nearly 300 prosperity. major accomplishment. pounds of canned goods for a local food What happened to my alma mater? I’m Watkins was preceded in death by pantry, and raised funds to support a deeply disappointed in both stories being his wife, Mary Caudle. He married Kay local horse rescue stable. printed as factual. Bloomquist, who survives, as do his three ISU’s chapter has more than 60 stu- sons and their spouses, three stepchil- dent members and is advised by Depart- Diane (Sroka) Benjamin ’84 dren, six grandchildren, and one step- ment of Agriculture Professors Aslihan grandchild. Spaulding and Rick Whitacre.

August 2012 Illinois State 5 RedbirdAthletics

Former Redbird to run basketball program Dan Muller chosen as head coach of men’s team

he last time the men’s bas- Muller ranks 10th in career scor- Muller, who is married and has ketball team participated in ing with 1,445 points, while leading the a stepson, spent the past 12 years at the NCAA Tournament, Dan Redbirds to a 91-37 overall record. He Vanderbilt under his former Illinois State Muller was the leader on the owns the school record with 128-con- head coach Kevin Stallings. floor.T He hopes to repeat that accom- secutive starts—every game of his career. During Muller’s tenure, Vander- plishment, this time as coach. Muller was also a two-time MVC Defen- bilt accomplished seven 20-win sea- “I’m honored to be the head coach sive Player of the Year and was named sons. The team appeared in six NCAA at Illinois State, and it is great to be back the MVP of the Valley Tournament as a Tournaments and posted two Sweet 16 home,” said Muller, a 1998 cum laude senior. appearances. The Commodores were the College of Business graduate. He replac- Muller was a two-time GTE Aca- Southeastern Conference Tournament es Tim Jankovich, who accepted a coach- demic All-American and a recipient of Champions in 2012. ing position at Southern Methodist. the NCAA’s Post-Graduate Scholarship. Muller spearheaded the recruiting A Redbird from 1994 to 1998, Muller He was also named a Bone Scholar, the efforts since 2006, which were the high- guided the team to two regular season highest academic honor at ISU, and est-rated recruiting classes in the pro- and Missouri Valley Conference Tourna- remains the only men’s basketball stu- gram’s history. He directed the student- ment championships and four postsea- dent-athlete to earn the award. athlete’s academic progress. During that son appearances, including trips to the He spent two years playing profes- time, Vanderbilt collected a 100 percent NCAA Tournament. sionally. He completed an M.B.A. at the senior graduation rate. University of Florida and was inducted into the Illinois State Athletics Percy Family Hall of Fame. 6 Illinois State August 2012 Renovation work set to begin at Hancock Stadium

Football fans will notice changes this square-foot indoor club accessible to Glance captures MVC season and again next fall, as Hancock club seat holders and ticketed guests Coach of Year honors Stadium undergoes its first major reno- from seven premium suites. Club seat The Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the vation since the facility opened in 1963. holders will have access to 500-plus Year honors for the 2011-2012 season went to The facility’s east side will not be open chair-back club seats centrally located on Stephanie Glance, who led the women’s basket- this fall, and the stadium’s capacity will the east side. Above the indoor club will ball team to a second place finish last season. be reduced to 6,500 as the $25 million be a state-of-the-art press box facility to The Redbirds had been selected to finish sixth renovation begins. better accommodate the promotion and in a preseason poll. The Redbird faithful will appreciate coverage of Illinois State football. It was the sixth-straight season the Red- a new look in 2013. The renovation will The fan experience will also be birds have finished in the top-two of the Valley provide a wealth of amenities, including enhanced with the new ticket office just regular season standings. Under Glance’s leadership, the team had four players who fin- bleacher-back seating on the entire east- off Main Street, along with a Redbird ished the regular season averaging double-digit side grandstand. With a wide and spa- Team Store where fans can purchase scoring efforts. Junior transfer Jamie Russell cious concourse that features new con- Spread the Red merchandise. was named MVC Newcomer of the Year. cession and restroom facilities, Hancock Go online to GoRedbirds.com/ “It’s very humbling to receive the Coach of Stadium will be the place for a fun-filled HancockRenovation for a virtual tour. Be the Year award,” Glance said. “The coaches in day of college football. part of this new era of Illinois State foot- the Missouri Valley Conference are such quality The renovation will also include ball! Contact the Illinois State Athletics coaches and people. I am grateful to be recog- premium seating options, with a 5,500- Ticket Office at (309) 438-8000. nized among them, but ultimately this honor goes to my staff and team. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful staff and such a special group of players to coach. Thank you most of all to them for their commitment to excellence and their willingness to give their very best.” Bring a group Make game day easier by printing tickets at home The lines to the Illinois State Athletics ticket to the game office are now as short as the walk to your personal printer, thanks to the technology of being able to print your Redbird single-game With 20 or more at an Athletics tickets at home. ISU fans now have the ability to purchase event, you receive special ticket tickets at home by receiving electronic tickets. Two emails are sent after an online purchase. pricing and in-game recognition. The first is the print-at-home email with tickets attached, while the second is the order Call (309) 438-7429 and schedule confirmation. Each electronic ticket contains a your group today. unique barcode that is scanned at the event. Say goodbye to waiting at events and elimi- nate the fear of having tickets lost in the mail by printing at home via GoRedbirds.com! Don’t miss the teams in action Visit GoRedbirds.com for a complete schedule of all upcoming competition.

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LILIapartmentVINGVING style by Susan Blystone Unique housing venture opens new chapter in Residential Life rom the days of placing students in the homes of citizens during Fthe late 1800s, through the construction boom of residence halls during the 1960s, to renovations in recent years—housing has always been a priority at Illinois State.

8 Illinois State August 2012 While the commitment to provide month, respectively, excluding utilities. the closure of the four South Campus students with a safe and rewarding The temporary trailers were bulldozed residence halls this month. residential experience inevitably leads in 1962. To help offset the subsequent loss of to seasons of change on campus, history The Cardinal Court apartments approximately 1,500 beds and to address shows that the impetus for housing proj- served the needs of married students the University’s aging apartment prob- ects is often tied to enrollment shifts. for decades. In recent years, however, lem, plans to once again revitalize Cardi- Cardinal Court was initially constructed more than 80 percent of the occupants nal Court were explored. What emerged for that reason. were single, as most families opt for the was one of the most exciting initiatives President Raymond Fairchild pre- University’s Shelbourne complex. in Illinois State history: construction of dicted in 1946 that the University would The Cardinal Court units needed a $45.1 million apartment-style student need additional housing after World extensive repair and renovation. Mean- housing complex made possible through War II. A temporary trailer park was while, changes in Illinois fire codes a unique partnership between public constructed at the south end of what mandated substantial investments be and private entities. was then the University Farm. A total of made to bring Atkin-Colby and Ham- The work has been completed, stu- 246 men, women, and children lived in ilton-Whitten up to standards by 2013. dents have unpacked, and a new housing the complex known as Cardinal Court by The University’s administrators opted to era has begun on the ISU campus. the spring of 1947. invest in a new complex to better meet Plans for more permanent housing the needs of students, which resulted in were made within a decade and by 1959, a new Cardinal Court was completed on 14.5 acres northwest of campus. A total of 72 one-bedroom apartments were LILIVINGVING available, along with 24 two-bedroom units. The rent was $53.40 and $63 per

Unique housing venture opens new chapter in Residential Life

August 2012 Illinois State 9 PreservingPreserving thethe pastpast

here has been a lot of change on ate their first years in the United States Tcampus since Maureen Blair joined with those old apartments, as they once Student Affairs nearly 25 years ago. Fell housed international students. The first Hall was converted from student housing months of married life were enjoyed to classroom and office space. Dunn-Bar- there by many as well. ton and Walker halls were replaced by the “We are responsible and respectful Student Fitness Center and McCormick of those memories,” said Blair, who was Hall. pleased that a student advisory group No longer used by Housing, Atkin- voted to retain Cardinal Court as the Colby and Hamilton-Whitten is now name for the complex. “They wanted to available for office space during upcoming pay homage to tradition.” projects, including construction of a new The decision was one of many College of Fine Arts complex. The Uni- guided by student input. Continuing versity’s Master Plan calls for the South ISU’s commitment to shared gover- Campus residence halls to come down, nance, students were given the chance Married couples settled into Cardinal Court when it was first making way for a new Mennonite College to provide feedback on everything from completed in 1959. of Nursing facility. color choices for the apartment interior construction work began is a testimony Blair knows that such transitions and where the bus stop should be placed to the benefit of the public-private part- aren’t always easy on graduates. As the to what the buildings should be named. nership that made the project possible. director of University Housing the past “They came up with the concept of State projects, by comparison, typically 13 years, she hears from alums who are naming them after trees found on cam- remain in the planning stages for much saddened by the loss of their special place pus,” Blair said. The decision is fitting, longer than the 15 months needed to on campus. given the campus is home to the Fell construct the new Cardinal Court. “People lived their lives in these Arboretum and has been named a Tree The unique and exciting initiative buildings. They met their future spouse, Campus USA every year since 2008. The resulted in attractive, modern, and cost- they were served their military papers,” buildings are named Birch, Cypress, effective living spaces for students, who Blair said. For the residents of Cardinal Dogwood, Evergreen, and Fir halls. have only just begun to create the next Court, there were happy moments spent The fact such finishing details were chapter of Cardinal Court memories. watching children grow. Others associ- on the agenda just months after the

FarewellFarewell toto ‘‘‘‘dormdorm daysdays’’’’

arry Dietz remembers high-rise dormitories. That’s Lwhat housing was called back in the 1960s, when students were content with a place to eat and sleep. Today students settle into residence halls and apartment complexes designed to continue the learning long after daily lectures have ended. Themed floors are tied to majors, computer equipment is conveniently placed in each building, and programming helps floor mates form friendships. The result is a dynamic living and learning environment crucial to student success. The radical shift in the name and function of housing reflects the increased expectations students bring to campus with their belongings. As ISU’s vice president for Student Af- Five floor plans are available at the new Cardinal Court, including a unit fairs, Dietz knows the challenge of fulfilling the wish list. that has four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

10 Illinois State August 2012 NegotiatingNegotiating aa newnew dealdeal

wo bound volumes that stand a foot Ttall when stacked sit in Dan Lay- zell’s office. The pages consist of legal documents required to complete financ- ing for the Cardinal Court project. Layzell, who is ISU’s vice president for Finance and Planning; Comptroller Greg Alt ’81, M.B.A. ’94; and General Counsel Lisa Huson spent months final- can Campus Communities. ISU entered ments are rented for a full calendar year. izing the details between all the parties a 40-year ground lease agreement with Other variables were harder to and attorneys. CHF. When the lease expires, the Uni- gauge. The time leading up to the bond Arriving on campus in 2009, Lay- versity assumes ownership. There is an sale saw interest rates rising, which was zell was quickly included in discussions opportunity to buy the complex prior to just one factor complicating the business about South Campus residence halls and the end of the lease period, which is the side of the project. Cardinal Court. One possibility explored University’s intent. “We were very hands-on, and we was a public-private venture allowing ISU maintains managerial control needed to be to get the best product a company to build on ISU’s land. The throughout the leasing period. The for our students and the best finan- Board of Trustees approved the idea in detail is one of many negotiated by Lay- cial terms,” said Layzell, whose work 2010. zell and his staff, who orchestrated the involved discussions with the Town of “The board by law has the ability to necessary bond sales. Normal leadership team and coordina- lease ground we own for development,” “Timing is crucial to make sure you tion with campus facility planners. Layzell said. A legislative resolution can pay back the bonds while accounting The project quickly became the sponsored by Rep. Dan Brady and then for rent levels, occupancy, and various most complicated venture Layzell has Sen. Dan Rutherford ’78 was required. managerial costs,” Layzell said. After negotiated in his career, and also the Collegiate Housing Foundation studying area apartments, rent was set most exciting. “It was fun,” he said, “and (CHF) was chosen to construct the between $575 and $800 a month, with we all learned something new.” apartments in partnership with Ameri- most beds at $625. Cardinal Court apart-

“Why do students choose an institution? At the core of All apartments have a full kitchen area and are furnished. the decision is strong faculty and the academic program. But A community center provides fitness equipment, meet- where you live and how you meet other students, the social ing rooms, a café, recreational space, and a theatre. Resident networking—housing plays a key role,” Dietz said. “If you assistants serve as a resource for students, who are primarily don’t have alternate housing like an apartment complex, you sophomores. may lose students. This is what students and families expect.” “We remain committed to having students spend two Cardinal Court had been approved before Dietz came years on campus, as this requirement enhances their retention to ISU last fall. He was pleased with the plan to create a new and success,” Dietz said. Freshmen will remain in the more dimension of housing on campus. There are five floor plans concentrated area of campus, where it is easier to connect in the four-story apartment buildings, including separate academically and socially. bedrooms and bathrooms for two or four individuals. Other “Cardinal Court is again a point of pride,” Dietz noted. options are four private bedrooms and two shared bathrooms, “Many thanks to all who worked diligently and collaboratively two shared bedrooms and two shared bathrooms, or two to produce an excellent facility that will serve students well.” private bedrooms and one shared with two shared bathrooms.

August 2012 Illinois State 11 BuiltBuilt byby aa RedbirdRedbird Russ Pande’96 Operations manager, Weis Builders, Inc.

wrecking ball swing in my life.” s an undergraduate The crumbled brick, concrete, and Aliving in Wilkins and asphalt were crushed and used as the base Manchester, Russ Pande ’96 for the parking lot. Despite a wet spring, didn’t even know Cardinal work progressed quickly on the 228-unit Court existed on the north- complex that consists of five buildings ern edge of campus. Now and a community center. Completion was that the new apartments are standing, ahead of schedule, with approximately Pande can only lament that such housing 140 workers on site daily. Of that number, wasn’t available through ISU when he 75 percent were from Central Illinois and was obtaining his degree in construction 95 percent from the state. management. “That was major to the University. “I’m jealous. Today’s college students They wanted to use as much local and have it 100 times better than we did. I state labor as possible,” Pande said. It was wish they’d had this when I was here,” also a priority to include students in the Pande said, adding that he is “glad to see project. Beyond inviting College of Ap- the old way is changing.” He is particu- plied Science and Technology classes to larly pleased to be part of such a huge the site throughout construction, Pande transition at his alma mater. had paid interns work beside him from Pande is an employee of Weis Build- start to finish. ers, Inc., a Chicago firm chosen as general “Each intern had a piece of the contractor for the Cardinal Court project. project to get done,” Pande said. He knows He was named operations manager for the experience will be beneficial, as his the job that started with demolition in own career was launched as a result of March of 2011. two internships completed while at Il- “It needed to be torn down,” Pande linois State. He has since overseen several said. The ISU administration agreed, as multimillion-dollar projects, but none are President Al Bowman noted in his com- as significant to Pande as Cardinal Court. ments at the groundbreaking ceremony “When I was at ISU, I never dreamed in January of 2011. While acknowledging I would be back in some capacity like that the old facility “served its purpose this,” Pande said. “I care a lot about this well,” Bowman was candid: “I must project and put my heart and soul into it honestly say I was never so glad to see a because I am proud to be an alum.” AnAn attitudeattitude ofof gratitudegratitude

fter weeks of contemplation, Ashlyn “We like that we can have our own Gathman, especially with take-and-make AGathman and her three future room- bedrooms. We can be together as room- options available at a café located in the mates decided. They were heading to mates but when we want our alone time complex’s community center. Cardinal Court for their sophomore year. to study or relax, we can go and shut our The center also has a multi-purpose Gathman took on the responsibility of door.” room, a work-out area, a quiet area with calling in their reservation when sign-up Initially a bit concerned about the couches, game tables, and a small theatre began at 8:30 in the morning on Febru- distance from campus, Gathman plans with four levels of seating. An outside ary 6. to ride the bus and use her bike. “I’ll just seating area faces a courtyard in the She had the task completed by have to give myself a little more time in middle of the buildings. There is also an 8:33 a.m., making her the first student the mornings.” outside volleyball court and basketball assigned to the first on-campus apart- The amenities easily offset that sac- court, as well as a grassy area. ments in the history of the University. rifice. Each apartment is furnished with To be among the first on campus to Her roommates are biology major Bridget a couch and chair in the living room; and enjoy all of that has left Gathman with an Strejc; middle level teacher education beds, nightstands, and dressers in each enthusiasm that she conveys with a smile major Kari Pitstick; and Nicki Ott, who is bedroom. Carpeting is throughout except and simple exclamation repeated often by studying psychology. for the kitchen and bathrooms, which Cardinal Court residents: “It’s awesome!” “I had all the information laid out have a vinyl plank that looks like wood. and wanted to be sure we could get it,” There are common laundry rooms Photos old and new said Gathman, who is an early childhood that are convenient for those students Images from Cardinal Court through the education major. “We have a four bed- who don’t have a washer and dryer in years are available online, including photos room with two baths.” their apartment. Each building is secure, captured during the construction of the Gathman lived in Hamilton as a with entrances locked 24 hours a day. recently completed apartment complex. Go to IllinoisState.edu/magazine. freshman. Ready for a change from the Just the thought of a full kitchen residence hall experience, she was ex- with a laminate counter, stove, refrig- Settling into Cardinal Court was great fun for roommates, from cited to have the apartment option. erator, and microwave was appealing to left, Nicki Ott, Kari Pitstick, Ashlyn Gathman, and Bridget Strejc.

August 2012 Illinois State 13 14 Illinois State August 2012 Antarctica becomes platform for sustainability leadership

by Steven Barcus

Freezing temperatures and enormous glaciers characterize Antarctica for most people. Given it is 99 percent permanent icecap, has no permanent human residents, and is the coldest place on Earth— with the record low of -128 degrees Fahrenheit—the assessment may be accurate. Darren McGann ’94, however, sees the desolate tundra as land worth preserving.

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August 2012 Illinois State 15 “Antarctica is the only place on Earth owned by no Though journeying to the end of the Earth may sound country, rather it has been set aside for science and peaceful romantic, it is far from a pleasure cruise. The expedition began purposes—however many countries would like to own parts with participants gathering in Ushuaia, Argentina, which is the of it,” said McGann, who is a biological sciences alumnus. southernmost city in the world. After a couple of days of orien- Although not endangered at the moment, in 2041 the Protocol tation, the group set sail on the two-day journey to Antarctica. on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty expires, The ship traveled through the turbulent Drake Passage, potentially allowing nations to exploit the continent for drill- some of the world’s most dangerous waters. Most on board ing of minerals and extracting oil and gas.. were seasick for the entire crossing—even those not normally This future threat makes Antarctica an idyllic location for prone. McGann was knocked out of his bed multiple times, with imparting lessons in leadership and sustainability, which is bruises and scrapes to show for it. exactly what McGann does as a national manager of sustain- But the passengers did not have time to dwell on the hard- ability at KPMG. ships. Lectures on leadership principles and business sustain- A world leader in audit, tax, and advisory services, KPMG ability took place throughout the voyage, with the sharing of also offers industry insight to its international clients to ensure knowledge encouraged. their growth and prosperity well into the future. It is conse- “We are all focused on global challenges and how we can quently beneficial for the company to have McGann, who is a drive sustainability without sacrificing economic growth,” global leader on sustainability. The landscape and wildlife found in Antarctica inspire Darren McGann, shown standing left with an ISU banner. Expedition leader Robert Swan, right, helps McGann display his Redbird pride.

Antarctica is the only place on Earth that is unclaimed—but many countries would like to.

“The perspective I have is not textbook knowledge,” Mc- McGann said. “We also get to know other cultures and help each Gann said. “It is knowledge based in business, sustainability, other to understand the environmental impact of our industry and scientific understanding.” and the risks.” His expertise has taken him to Antarctica twice for the Upon arriving in Antarctica, the daily group lectures con- Leadership on the Edge program, first as a participant and tinued, with many taking place on the ice. then as a speaker. The 16-day program brings international “There is no weather forecast in Antarctica beyond cold, citizens together to test and grow their leadership abilities, chance of wind and snow,” McGann said. “Every morning the while also providing the perfect backdrop for discussions on captain and expedition leader would make a decision of the worldwide climate change and the preservation of Antarctica. day’s activities based on weather. The head guide might an- The expeditions are led by Robert Swan, the first person to nounce to us that we are going out on the Zodiac boats in 30 walk to both the North and South Poles. minutes, so everyone would run up to their cabins and quickly “It is such a phenomenal opportunity. The real challenge put on layers to stay warm.” is doing something with that once-in-a-lifetime experience,” Expeditions lasted between three and four hours and took said McGann, who worked with corporate heads from around place on a glacier, beach, highland, or anything else that makes the world. “Most left that trip as different people from when up Antarctica’s diverse topography. Other activities included a they started.” hike to the rim of a volcano, a visit to Swan’s E-Base, and a polar plunge in the Southern Ocean. Along the way McGann and the

16 Illinois State August 2012 other participants were awed by the animals of the region, from future,” McGann said. “One of the themes I taught about was Minke whales to Leopard seals. the 10 global sustainability megaforces, which will impact “One colony of Gentoo penguins that we encountered every business over the next two decades.” had several thousand preparing to take to the ocean in search The list includes climate change, energy and fuel, material of food,” McGann said. “Every moment was unique. We were resource scarcity, water scarcity, population growth, food secu- fortunate one day to be in a zodiac surrounded by Humpback rity, ecosystem decline, and deforestation. Each can have a ma- whales. One Humpback surfaced next to our zodiac, blew some jor affect on a company’s bottom line, yet may not be factored air, then swam underneath us.” into long-term planning. Strict rules were in place about interaction with the en- It is important for leaders to understand the system of vironment and animals. Guides frequently scouted ahead and forces, assess the implications for their organizations, and placed flags along routes the group was to stay on. When the develop strategies for risk and opportunities,” McGann said. group had to cross a penguin highway—paths frequented by To share this message with an even greater audience, he penguin colonies—the birds were given the right of way. arranged for the first TEDx broadcast from Antarctica. “If a penguin comes up to you and wants to have an en- “We did the TEDx event on 100 percent solar power,” counter, that’s okay,” McGann said. “But you can’t just run down McGann said. “That included camera equipment, the iPads in a penguin and start touching it. It is an amazing moment when a the audience, and the P.A. system. If we can do it in Antarctica, penguin walks over and looks up at you.” it can be done in the real world.” The same “leave-no-trace” approach was also enforced Though happy to return to civilization and especially his during the group’s overnight camping trip. Meals were taken wife, Susanne Tyler McGann ’94, McGann is eager to visit Ant-

Antarctica is the only place on Earth that is unclaimed—but many countries would like to.

aboard the ship before it departed for the night, leaving partici- arctica a third time. Until then he is sharing the lessons from pants to sleep under the stars in bivvy sacks. Even the tradition- his journey with anyone he can, even arranging a Skype lecture al campfire was replaced with a glow stick. A portable latrine with Illinois State students on sustainability from a business was carried along ensuring that absolutely no changes were perspective. made to the environment—a mandate that speaks to the larger “I am glad I went to Illinois State because I had teachers purpose of the expedition. who were really passionate about what they were teaching and The journey helps focus attention on the fact that the inspired me. Professors Charles Thompson, Angelo Cappar- 2041 change is looming, which is why McGann is committed to ella, and Saad El-Zanati were major influences on my profes- educating young leaders on the value of preserving the conti- sional development and a large part of my going to Antarctica,” nent. He does his part to make sure not only Antarctica remains McGann said. untouched wilderness, but that businesses realize sustainability is important to their own models regardless of location. For that reason, he welcomed the challenges of his second trip to Listen to the lessons View the first TEDx broadcast from Antarctica and photos at Antarctica in an instructor’s role. IllinoisState.edu/magazine. Learn more about the expedition “With foresight and planning, leaders can turn risks into at 2041.com. new opportunities and take actions to prepare for an uncertain

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August 2012 Illinois State 19 20 Illinois State August 2012 Nursing alumna has a prescription for dental health care by Kate Arthur

grade-schooler who was given a toothbrush at a school health fair asked for another one when she visited the dental clinic—not because she lost hers or wanted a different color, but because her father took hers. Having heard that story many times, Susan Albee ’95 is painfully aware of the problem revealed by the scenario: Dental care is one of the largest unmet health needs in the United States, especially in children. Tooth decay is the leading cause of chronic illness in children and often leads to missed school days or trouble concentrating. More than half of children ages 5 to 9 already have cavities, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Albee is working to rectify the problem as an advocate for dental health in Central Illinois. A Mennonite College of Nursing graduate, she supervises

August 2012 Illinois State 21 the McLean County Health Depart- and dental sealants, extractions, and ment’s dental clinic. The facility opened fillings. in 1998 with donations, including dental The problems created when dental chairs from an abandoned Air Force health is ignored can become so severe base. that the clinic is not always able to “We’re the dental home for people provide treatment. An 8-year-old boy on public aid, and we’re seeing less than with cavities in 14 of his 20 teeth had to half of them,” she said. The clinic is the be referred to a Chicago hospital, where sole option for dental care for nearly a drill was relentlessly poked through 23,000 low-income residents, including the cavities while he was sedated in an 13,000 children. Their need is great, as operating room. more than 40 percent of McLean County “We couldn’t ask for the child to third-graders alone have experienced keep coming back for one or two fillings the pain of a cavity. at a time because he would never have Although there are nearly 100 wanted to go to a dentist again,” said Al- dentists in Albee’s Bloomington-Normal bee, who is convinced parent education community, not one routinely accepts is the primary cure to this health issue.

Medicaid because of the low reimburse- Albee has seen infants with a mouth SMEDLEY Pantagraph /STEVE The ment. Dentists tell Albee that they can’t full of cavities that develop because Sue Albee’s motivation in keeping a dental clinic for even sterilize their instruments for what parents may shrug off the importance low-income families operating is simple: protect the they receive in payment. of caring for baby teeth. They do not precious smiles of youngsters. Struggling families consequently realize those tiny teeth can crumble with turn to the clinic, which provides decay. some children, their breakfast was a bag children with preventative care that “We see parents coming into the of Doritos.” includes cleanings, fluoride treatments clinic with bottles and sippy cups filled She consequently emphasizes with Mountain Dew,” she said. “For education, from making sure newborn hospital packets have fingertip tooth- brushes to sending Mennonite College of Nursing students into grade schools, where they may teach fifth-graders how Pain can be prevented to floss for the first time. Albee calls the work her true pas- While not all dental problems are • Teach your child to drink from a cup by avoidable, there are several simple steps 6 months and be weaned by 1 year. sion, even though she didn’t start out wanting to be a public health nurse. At that can keep teeth healthy. The following • Make that first visit to the dentist before 18 she was accepted into Mennonite, but advice is provided by the American age 2. Schedule six-month checkups. Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the made a last-minute decision to become • Include foods that require a good amount McLean County Department of Health an X-ray technician. After watching her of chewing in the diet, as this generates Dental Clinic. mother die of lung cancer at 50, she felt cleansing saliva. • Prevention begins with newborns, who the nursing call again and enrolled at • Encourage kids to snack on cheese, which should have their gums cleaned with a Mennonite to do hospice work. stimulates the body’s salivary glands to soft cloth and water. “I always felt like nursing school clean the mouth. • Brush twice a day with a soft infant was something I should have done,” she • Teach school-age kids that if they can’t toothbrush as soon as teeth appear. said. “Looking back, Mennonite came brush after a meal, rinse with water. Use toothpaste designed for babies, into my life at a time when I needed and replace the brush at least every • Avoid bottled water, as it doesn’t contain something and someone.” three months. fluoride. Kids should drink at least a pint By the time she went back to school a day to protect from tooth decay. • Don’t taste-test your baby’s food. in her 30s, Albee had three school-aged Infants aren’t born with bacteria that • Ask your dentist about the use of children, was in a troubled relationship, causes tooth decay. They acquire it from supplemental fluoride and dental and had no idea how she was going to sealants that protect molars. someone who has had a cavity. pay tuition. Bromenn Regional Medical • Avoid putting your baby to bed with a • Teach kids how to floss. Center offered her a full scholarship in bottle or sippy cup, even one filled with • Drink nothing but water after brushing exchange for a two-year commitment. milk or formula. If your child must have a at night. She accepted it and spent the next bottle, fill it with plain drinking water. seven years earning her degree, while

22 Illinois State August 2012 “We’re the dental home for people on public aid, and we’re seeing less than half of them.”

keeping her promise to her two basket- colleges that wanted Mennonite, and we clinic, allowing the facility to serve an ball-playing boys that she’d never miss were looking for the best fit,” she said. additional 400 children last year. But a game. She was rarely seen without her “It was a pretty awesome decision to go more needs to be done. backpack and pulled out her books at with ISU.” The clinic lacks the money for pre- half-time. Today she provides clinical supervi- ventative care for adults, who are only The family was living with her sion for Illinois State nursing students treated for pain control. Albee intends to father and her checking account was in their community health rotation. “I’m change that. She is also advocating for a depleted when she graduated. With- not able to give back financially as much freestanding dental clinic that she hopes out her knowledge, a friend talked to a as I would like, but I’ve been able to give is functional within five years. Mennonite administrator about Albee’s back in service to the college,” she said. “Everywhere I go I talk about it, situation. “And I love having students here. They figuring if you plant the right seeds, “Without me even walking into are the future of public health. As long as somebody may just step up and say, the office, they brought me a check for I have breath in me, we will always be a ‘Let’s start a dental clinic,’” Albee said, $1,500, a loan to get me by,” she said. “I clinical site for student nurses.” sharing her vision to bring community could still cry thinking about it.’” Albee’s also found ways to give back partners together to fill the growing Not only did she repay the money, to the community. She helped secure need for affordable dental care. but Albee gave back in other ways. She $150,000 in grants to expand the dental served as president of the Mennonite Nurses Alumni Association in 1999 when the college was considering partnering with a university. “There were several

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More than 700 toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste were dropped into cardboard boxes at Mennonite College of Nursing last semester. The supplies were handed out by nursing students when they did their pediatric clinical rotations in school identified in a needs assessment of Wendy Myers of Carlock is just one of many MCN districts for the first time. schools—obesity and oral health. students who volunteers in Central Illinois schools. She worked a health fair event during the spring Placing nursing students in schools “There’s a high correlation between semester at Oakdale Elementary School in Normal. makes perfect sense to Mennonite College the two,” said former president of the of Nursing Advocate BroMenn Endowed Student Nurses Association Cristina conferences, handing out forms for Professor Shelly Malin. “I’ve always been Smith ’12, who completed a 16-week children to receive free dental exams and an advocate for clinical experiences rotation working with grade-schoolers. sealants. outside of a hospital because the reality is “Most people don’t look at oral health as “They’re making a difference and most kids are never in a hospital.” something that’s important to your overall they’re learning and that’s our goal,” Malin Malin leads the America’s Promise health and it really is. A lot of them didn’t said. “The schools have been wonderful School Project, which enlists nursing even know what flossing was.” partners. Our students are getting faculty and students to provide education In addition to classroom teaching, excellent learning experiences, and we’re on dental health, healthy eating, and Mennonite students provide education working to meet the needs identified by exercise. Students focus on two issues during health fairs and parent-teacher the schools and the community.”

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The saga of a tion first-genera student Another academic year has begun, with the majority of students attending Illinois State once again categorized as ‘traditional.’ The word, which refers to those students who complete their degree while between the ages of 18 and 22, can create a false impression of the 21,000 enrolled at Illinois State. The campus welcomes each fall a diverse student body that includes all ages, races, and myriad nationalities. Some are transfer students, while others arrive as true freshmen. Some attending are already parents. Many are full-time employees well beyond their teen years. Always there is a cohort of individuals who are the first in their fami- lies to pursue a college education. Their challenges and experiences are unique, as Gina Panozzo ’12 reveals in a reflection following the spring commencement—at which time she claimed the honor of becoming the first in her family to graduate in the U.S. with a college degree. Courage By Gina Panozzo ’12

The saga of a tion first-genera s tuden t for college I am a minority, being half Mexican and half Italian. I was born and raised in the United States as part of a family that believes the American dream is still alive today. We also know that nothing is attained without hard work, dedication, and tenacity. I learned this lesson all too well as a first-generation university student. Since childhood, an educational ethic has been instilled in me. The importance of maintaining good grades alongside extracurricular activities was mandatory. Memories of my father preaching in his familiar Chicago accent bring a smile to my face as I clearly recall his words: “Peparation, peparation, peparation equals success.” My father, Peter, taught me that education is important and that if I didn’t go to college, I wouldn’t go anywhere in life. He wanted to give me the college education he never had. But my dream went beyond getting the undergraduate degree. I had a goal of going overseas. As a young girl, the culture of Japan fascinated me. The student teacher in my high school senior economics class, Daniel Virgo, heard about my fascination and asked if I had considered living there. He recom- mended the Japanese Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, praising what an honor it is to be selected.

August 2012 Illinois State 25 Working with international Requirements to be a proud JET include supporter emotionally and mentally, I alone had students, above, gave Gina having a college degree and Teaching English as a to make the arrangements. I was like a freshman Panozzo the chance to Foreign Language (TEFL) specialization. As of that starting from scratch. I didn’t know about intern- hone her English teaching skills and encourage others moment, Japan was my goal and nothing would ships, volunteer opportunities, or even how to to fulfill their dream of an stop me from achieving it. apply to the English major. ISU degree. I attended the College of DuPage after high Deciding that the financial and advising issues She celebrated her own school. During my freshman year I visited a friend were small obstacles to overcome, I continued success with proud family at Illinois State for the 2008 Homecoming football pushing through. At the end of this not-so-yellow- members, opposite page, game. I fell in love with the campus and decided I brick road and through the burning hula hoop who joined her on campus for commencement in May. would transfer to ISU. would be a college degree. Her parents, Patricia and Applying was the easy part, with many ques- The excitement of moving to campus swirled Peter, posed on the Quad tions still left unanswered. How would I finance through me. I would attain freedoms I never experi- with Gina and her sisters, my education? I had been turned down for four enced and finally be able to call my own shots. Roses Iliana, left, and Gabriella. scholarships and as a transfer student, I had no and daisies didn’t last long, however, because living idea how the University worked. away from home was not all it was hyped up to be. College life was a different culture, and I was an alien on a foreign campus. With junior status, I “I was born and raised in the United States found most students had already established their group of friends. Unsuccessful attempts at making as part of a family that believes the American friends and homesickness caused me to seriously consider dropping out after my first semester to dream is still alive today.” return to Plainfield’s familiarity. Why didn’t I go home? I refused to give up My father’s intentions of sending me away to my dream of living, experiencing, and immersing school were sincere, but when it came to helping me, myself in Japan. How would I make it in an actual he wasn’t there. While he had acquired some college foreign land when I couldn’t make it at college 100 experience, higher education has changed dramati- miles away? Who would set the example for my cally since the 1960s when he was briefly enrolled. sisters? Deciding no one was going to hold my hand My mother, Patricia, holds a tourism degree and guide me, I advocated for myself and began from Mexico. Unfortunately, it is worthless in to seek out student organizations as a way to meet the United States. She couldn’t be much help in new people and learn from their life experiences. guiding me because university affairs vary from Badminton was my passion in high school. country to country. While she was my biggest When I learned an intramural club gathered on

26 Illinois State August 2012 Wednesdays, I attended and connected with Il- linois State alumni. I became a tutor at Sharing The Ability to Read and found joy helping non-native English speakers learn the language. Tutoring lead to my employment as an in- structor at the English Language Institute. Every class session with my international students was a plethora of knowledge and adventure. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) became my minor. My writing talents helped me gain an ISU internship in University Marketing and Communications, where I was privileged to craft my editing and writing skills daily. I found my home in the Christian community, enjoying a small group on Thursdays and Sunday worship. Once I felt a part of the Illinois State com- munity, I was able to absorb everything the school had to offer. I delved into all my interests and af- firmed the truth that I have a license to be curious. While an undergraduate student, it was a Illinois State embraces blessing to study under talented faculty and staff in the English department. Many mentors prepared families new to higher education by Eric Jome me for the next step, which was applying during my senior year for JET. The admissions process, financial aid The passion Vahl has in her re- I hunted down JET blogs and vlogs from past applications, and adjustment to cam- cruitment work carries over into seeing participants, and memorized the official site for pus life can be intimidating for new stu- students succeed once the semester dents. Many persevere because they are begins. Beyond her job in Admissions, American applicants. The effort was rewarded, as I fortunate to have the guidance of family she is involved in numerous activities am proud to have been selected as a 2012 Assistant members who have gone through such the University provides to empower stu- Language Teacher. I began this new life journey experiences. For first-generation college dents and develop their leadership skills. with the trek to Japan in July. students without that knowledge base, “My job is to help bring students to completing the most basic steps to pur- campus, but I feel it’s really important The sun is rising in the Panozzo household, as sue a degree can seem overwhelming. to stay involved and help them develop my family is thrilled with my accomplishments as Assistant Director of Admissions while they are here,” said Vahl, who goes the first American college graduate among my rela- Lindsay Vahl ’06, M.S. ’09, knows the above and beyond in her efforts to make tives. I am excited to have reached my goals, and challenges, as she was once in the same sure students are succeeding. position. She consequently takes a spe- While co-teaching a Success 101 along the way become an inspiration to two people cial interest in helping first-generation seminar one semester, she noticed that I love the most—my sisters, Gabby and Ili. students navigate the admissions pro- one of her students had stopped coming This past spring, 15-year-old Gabby displayed cess and go on to be successful Illinois to class. Instead of simply marking her ab- State students. sent, Vahl decided to pay the young wom- brochures from nationwide universities trying to “I was a first-generation college an a visit and find out how she was doing. recruit and convince her to attend. When I asked student myself. I love speaking to pro- “I took one of the Julia N. Visor what schools looked enticing, her answer was spective students and relating my own Academic Center staff members with one I didn’t expect: “Colleges have been sending experiences,” she said. “I had a lot of the me and went to her room to ask her why same questions they have.” she wasn’t in class,” Vahl said. “I knew me stuff, but I want to go to Illinois State and be a Vahl coordinates programs for she was a first-generation student, and Redbird just like you.” first-generation students and those I wanted to talk to her about all the op- Hearing her express that I am a role model from underrepresented groups. You tions available for getting help. After makes me even prouder to wear my ISU colors. Can Do ISU, for example, brings stu- that discussion and additional meetings dents from the Chicago, St. Louis, and and conversations with University Col- I know that I did the right thing to fight for my surrounding areas to campus to famil- lege staff members, she started coming education. iarize them with college life. Students to class again. She even sent me a card I am Redbird pride! are introduced to the college applica- to thank me for my help.” tion process and gain an overview of fi- Such moments are the norm on the nancial aid options available. A campus ISU campus, and reinforce to students tour is offered and information shared that they are a valued Redbird. The in- Updates from overseas about how high school GPAs and extra- evitable sense of belonging is especially Gina Panozzo is blogging about her adventures in curricular activities factor into the ad- significant to first-generation students as Japan. Follow her at GinaBearsBlog.blogspot.com. missions process. they blaze their family’s collegiate trail.

August 2012 Illinois State 27 AlumniConnections

Go beyond the traditional Homecoming Alums encouraged to explore during their return to ISU

very year alumni returning Southern Illinois University will require include the opening of the Student Fit- for Homecoming have must- earlier planning, as Hancock Stadium is ness Center and McCormick Hall, which do activities on their weekend under construction and seating will be is enriching the lives of students. Take a planner, with Saturday the limited. See page 7 for more information tour to find out what’s so amazing about Emost action-packed day of the weeklong on how to get your tickets now. this facility. Don’t miss the chance to also celebration. Beyond these popular activities, see the recently completed apartment Alums join people from the commu- alumni are encouraged to maximize their complex at Cardinal Court. This unique nity in the annual Town & Gown 5K Run, time at ISU by exploring all that is new project has significantly changed hous- which is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. There on campus and Uptown Normal. Start by ing options for ISU students. are 12 divisions in the event, including visiting the Alumni Relations hospital- When you finish strolling the wheelchair participants. ity tent in the tailgating area. Drop off campus, head to Uptown Normal and The parade is another tradition your business card or fill out an update marvel at the renovations. From the everyone enjoys. Redbird pride soars as form to receive your 2012 commemora- newly opened transportation center to the Big Red Marching Machine takes to tive Homecoming pin. Come early, as the complete upgrade of businesses, the the streets and starts up the ISU fight supplies are limited. area is not what most graduates will song! This year the fun starts at 9:30 a.m. You’ll find campus and Normal remember, although favorite student The football game is definitely a maps, as well as information about hangouts remain. high point. This year’s game against the changes in recent months. These

28 Illinois State August 2012 Reunion planned for housing, dining alums

Current and past full-time or gradu- at Cardinal Court will be open, and all ate student staff members in Univer- of the dining centers and residence hall sity Housing Services or Campus Dining renovations will be complete.” Services are invited to a reunion during Guests will see the renovated facili- Homecoming, October 5 through 7. The ties, take part in Homecoming activities, units were formerly known as the Office and spend time with each other. Family Students benefit of Residential Life. members of those attending are welcome from alumni scholarships “This is an exciting time to hold a as well. Details are available online Several students have been helped with reunion,” said University Housing Ser- at Housing.IllinoisState.edu or Dining. financial assistance through scholarships vices Director Maureen Blair. “The new IllinoisState.edu. Register for the reunion linked to alumni. Among them are Alumni Cardinal Court apartments and The Café at Alumni.IllinoisState.edu/hdreunion. Association Scholarship recipients Jade Kestian and Kelsey Hansen. A junior from Normal, Kestian is studying psychology. Homecoming includes Redbird Recipe contest Hansen is an incoming freshman from Gurnee and plans to major in medical Think you have a recipe that can win the finalists’ recipes will be featured in din- sciences. Each will receive $1,000 per stomachs of students at Illinois State? ing centers during Homecoming. semester, with the award renewable. The Legacy Scholarship was awarded Alumni and current students, fac- Finalists will be selected based on to Evan Stalter from Bloomington, who ulty, and staff are invited to submit their uniqueness of the dish, its appeal to the is a sophomore studying information sys- favorite dish to Campus Dining’s 4th campus community, and its ability to be tems. Annie Sturtewagen also received Annual Redbird Recipe Contest. This produced in large quantities. Dining cen- the $500 per semester scholarship, year parents of current Redbirds are also ter guests will vote for their favorite in which is renewable. An incoming fresh- invited to participate. each category, and winners will receive man from Annawan, she plans to major Submit recipes at Dining.Illinois- a personalized token commemorating in music therapy. State.edu from August 20 through Sep- their win. Last year’s winners were Lynn Two students received Nonresi- tember 7. Campus Dining’s culinary team Zipfel Venhaus ’76 and Kathy Brown ’89. dent Legacy Tuition Waivers, including will select finalists in two categories: Call (309) 438-8351 with questions, or Courtney Owsley from Racine, Wisconsin. main/side dish and sweet/desserts. The email [email protected]. She is an incoming freshman majoring in elementary education. Amanda Cox is also a freshman this fall. She will double major in interior design and music education. Her home is in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Alumni Association annual meeting set All alumni are invited to campus to attend the Alumni Association annual meeting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 15. The meeting will be held in the Alumni Center. Agenda items include the election of members to the Alumni Association Board of Directors and board officers. Alumni with active membership status in the Alumni Association are eli- gible to vote at the annual meeting. To be active alumni must have made a gift to the University through the Illinois State University Foundation in the current or Share your Southside memories preceding fiscal year. For more information, contact Alumni Did you live in Atkin-Colby and Hamilton-Whitten, or work in the dining center? Relations at (309) 438-2589 or (800) 366- Tell us a story from your years there! Visit IllinoisState.edu/Memory. 4478, or email [email protected].

August 2012 Illinois State 29 30 Illinois State August 2012 Are you ready to “Get Your Groove On” and participate in this year’s Homecoming celebration at Illinois State?

Plan now for your visit back to campus this fall by going online to IllinoisStateHomecoming.com, where you will find the latest information on activities planned for all ages.

Saturday highlights include: 7:30 a.m. Town and Gown 5K Run 9:30 a.m. Homecoming Parade 10 a.m. Tailgating 1 p.m. Illinois State football vs. Southern Illinois University

IllinoisStateHomecoming.com

August 2012 Illinois State 31 ClassNotes

Super Bowl Sunday a maze of maps Alum uses geography training to guide national security

teve Kwiatkowski ’07 didn’t don Kwiatkowski has been involved in tion and scope of the event dictate what a helmet or run on the field dur- GIS assessments of catastrophes. He data must be considered. For the Super ing the Super Bowl game, yet worked with the U.S. response to the Bowl, Kwiatkowski looked far beyond he was an important part of the Japan earthquake and tsunami in 2011, as the venue itself to a radius of 60 miles teamS responsible for making football’s well as Hurricane Irene that same year. around the stadium. This broad view was grand finale a success the past two years. His work for the Super Bowl games needed to examine HAZMAT routes, A geography alumnus, Kwiatkowski was done to avert a different type of pipelines, emergency services, and law is a geospatial analyst who helped map crisis, as the host cities needed sig- enforcement locations. Including such out the logistics for the 2011 Super Bowl nificant help with crowd control, traffic a range meant working with multiple in Arlington, Texas, as well as the 2012 flow, and security issues for the entire jurisdictions, which resulted in the need game in Indianapolis. community. As Kwiatkowski told a to share and compare information. Kwiatkowski works for Esri, which class of geography students during a Kwiatkowski’s current work is in the is the country’s premier provider of spring semester campus visit, the effort hands of even more top-level officials, as geographic information systems (GIS). involved creating nearly 200 maps that he has moved from mapping the Super Headquartered in California, Esri works required constant updating. Bowl to handling national security issues globally to protect the environment and The work began months in advance for Esri. He now prepares maps for the assist with disaster response by analyzing of the game with a determination of what Department of Homeland Security and and managing geographic information. kind of maps were needed. The loca- the U.S. Marine Corps.

32 Illinois State August 2012 40s 60s Joe French ’49, M.S. ’50, is a Charles Dunn ’62 is past presi- psychologist who has been reap- dent of ISU’s Student Senate and Pause for applause pointed by the governor to the chaired the committee to change board regulating the practice of the University’s name from Illinois Answering Obama’s call psychology in the Commonwealth State Normal University. He is a As an advocate for social justice, Christie Gilson of Pennsylvania following confir- past recipient of the Distinguished ’98 was thrilled to be nominated earlier this year mation by the Senate. He has been Alumni Award. He has authored by President Barack Obama to serve three years on reappointed by both Republican more than a dozen books, includ- the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. and Democrat governors since the ing The Presidency in the Twenty- A recipient of a Fulbright Fellowship herself, she mid-1980s. He resides in State Col- first Century. He resides in Virginia studied higher education for students with dis- lege, Pennsylvania. Beach, Virginia. abilities in Hong Kong during 2006. Gilson, who is blind, is an assistant D. Leigh Henson ’64, M.S. ’69, D.A. professor of education at Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. ’82, has been awarded a certificate She teaches English to blind adults in China using Voice over IP (VoIP), 50s of excellence from the Illinois and has mentored youth with disabilities not only across the U.S. but in Mary Ann (Anich) Friberg ’51 State Historical Society for his Germany, Hong Kong, Spain, Singapore, and Taiwan. retired in 1991 from a special book, The Town Lincoln Warned. education teaching position at He is an English professor emeri- Tasty trivia Glenbard West High School. She tus at Southwest Missouri State has two children and resides in University and resides in Spring- Michael Bullington ’83, M.S. ’89, is a dual history Elmhurst. field, Missouri. graduate who has put his training to unique use as the archives senior manager of McDonald’s Corpora- Alice Wells ’64 owns her own Richard T. Godfrey ’55, M.S. ’90, tion. He shared in a Chicago Tribune article that his job company and is a consultant for is the former mayor of Normal; involves maintaining “approximately 1,400 boxes of old documents, teacher training in schools across retired director of national public financial information, character costumes, and photos” that are stored relations for the Eureka Floor Care the country. She has been elected in a temperature-controlled room. He supplies items for corporate mile- Company; director emeritus of to serve as president of Soroptimist stones, finds photos and footage for commercials, and answers internal University Advancement at ISU; International. The 90,000-member inquiries. Bullington is also in charge of choosing what will be preserved and retired staff officer for public international women’s organiza- in the archives, “keeping only 10 percent of the material that comes in,” relations of Great Lakes Division tion works to improve the lives of he told the Tribune. Two, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. women and girls around the world. Godfrey is a founding member She and her husband, Dave, are of the U.S. Department of Home- the parents of three sons and serve Healing hearts land Security and former public as foster parents. They reside in While serving in the Army as a paralegal, Christine relations consultant for the U.S. Phoenix, Arizona. (Carr) Leahy, M.S. ’02, took the stage many times National Park Service and Founda- Norma Kiifner Anderson ’67 com- as a performer at military events that included tion. He has been elected to a two- pleted a master’s degree at Eastern the nation’s top brass. Now she takes the micro- year term for the 2012-2013 board Illinois University. She retired phone with a message to women who are hurting, of directors of the condominium from Oakwood High School after abused, depressed, and broken-hearted. As the association for the 60-story twin 41 years of teaching biology and founder and CEO of Women Stand Up! International, Leahy is preach- towers of Marina City in down- Spanish. She has been inducted ing the message of “I am enough” to women around the world. Her town Chicago, where he and his into the Illinois High School Scho- faith-based nonprofit organization is driven by the goal of restoring and wife, MaryJean, reside. They have lastic Bowl Coaches Hall of Fame. repurposing the hearts and minds of women. Its mantra is simple but four daughters, all of whom are She and her husband, Paul, reside powerful: “We are women helping women in crisis.” ISU alumni. in St. Joseph. Joyce M. (Armstrong) Zeiters ’56 Carolyn (Lauing) Finzer ’69 is an Revolutionary headlines taught in Bloomington District artist and storyteller. She has When not working as vice president of marketing 87. After a total of 38 years in the been an active Girl Scout for 46 and public relations for one of the nation’s top con- classroom, including 12 years as a years and still works as a program tractors—Leopardo—Todd Andrlik ’00 partners substitute teacher, she has retired. facilitator. She and her husband, with the Library of Congress to preserve primary Her husband, John, is deceased. Melvern, reside in Naperville. They parented two daughters. source documents. He owns one of the most sig- Carole (Loman) Peto ’69 She continues to enjoy her six is a dis- nificant private collections of American Revolution grandchildren and seven great- tinguished educator and adminis- era newspapers. The earliest printed reports of practically every major grandchildren. She resides in trator. She was named Woman event and battle are covered in the newspapers, which Andrlik shares Bloomington. of the Year-2012 by the Altrusa in Reporting the Revolution. Due out this fall, the book includes histo- rian commentaries. An accompanying multimedia package empowers teachers and engages all who share Andrlik’s enthusiasm for examining Reggie Reads how the press fueled the fight for freedom. Check out a column dedicated to book reviews of work by alums at IllinoisState.edu/magazine. Click on Reggie Reads.

August 2012 Illinois State 33 How we met When Danielle Cochran ’04, M.S. ’06, and E. Marissa Brass ’08 attended ISU, they had no idea their involvement on campus would lead to a hap- pily ever after. Danielle met Marissa in passing at an ISU event. “We met because one of my friends is friends with her good friend,” he said. The two were not formally introduced until after they finished their degrees—his in English and hers in family and consumer sciences. “We both started realizing that the other existed after we gradu- ated,” he said, recalling that Marissa returned to ISU in 2009 to help out with a party for the NOIR Dance team, which she was a member of as an undergrad. She was introduced to Danielle again. “It was a gathering of alumni. After seeing each other, he came up and spoke to me,” Marissa said. The rest is history. Danielle was living in Bloomington and working at ISU’s Financial Aid office. Marissa was teaching at Lockport Township High School. Danielle eventually moved to be closer to her. In the fall of 2010, the two attended Homecoming together. While tailgating with friends and alumni, Danielle asked if Marissa would run an errand with him. She agreed. “I blindfolded her and told her that we were going someplace spe- cial,” Danielle said. He took her to White Oak Park, which was their spot while dating. “Whenever she would come down and visit me, we would spend time in this park. It is where we decided to take our relationship to the next level and be mutually exclusive,” Danielle said. He sat her down on a bench and with the help of three friends, shared a poem he had written. “The three people who were responsible for bringing us together helped read the poem. I read the ending and then asked her to marry me.” The wedding was July 9, 2011. Many alumni attended and participated, including three groomsmen and three bridesmaids. Danielle and Marissa now live in Romeoville, yet their connection to campus remains strong. Each year they return for Homecoming to celebrate their engagement and the fact Illinois State brought them together.

International Club of Elgin, Richard E. Wackrow ’71 is self- work in 2000 and was elected in $450 million. He resides in San where she resides with her hus- employed and the author of Who’s 2005 as president of the union that Luis Obispo, California. band, Warren. Winning the War on Terror. He represents Journal employees. He Jan Waggoner ’73 is an associ- resides in Polebridge, Montana. has authored two Western novels, ate professor and director of the including Death at the Switchback. Darlene A. Kluka ’72, M.S. ’76, is teacher education program in the He resides in Albuquerque, New 70s the dean of the School of Human College of Education and Human Mexico. Betty Perez ’70 has retired after Performance and Leisure Sci- Services at Southern Illinois Uni- teaching Spanish and English as ences at Barry University in Miami Sally John ’73 is an author who has versity. She received the Women a Second Language at Oak For- Shores, Florida. She is the recipi- written 17 books, including her of Distinction Award from the est High School for the past 20 ent of the International Council of latest novel titled Heart Echoes. school this year. She resides in years. She led a bilingual class. Her Sport Science and Physical Educa- She is a three-time finalist for Carbondale. tion Philip Noel Baker Research the Christian Bookseller Associa- memories of her students sparked John Greuling ’74 is president and Award, which is the highest honor tion’s Christy Award. She and her her to create a website dedicated CEO of the Will County Center in her field. She resides in Davie, husband, Tim, reside in Southern to them and their successes in life. for Economic Development. He Florida. California. She resides in Orland Park. has overseen major improvement Deb (Starbuck) Albrandt ’71 is Sister Margaret Mary Majewski, Richard Krumholz ’73 has retired of the economic climate of Will managing broker/owner in a Colo- M.S. ’72, Ed.D. ’78, retired after after working for 33 years for the County through transportation by rado real estate partnership, Star- teaching for 54 years. She remains state of California. For the past six promoting the development of an buck Realty Group. The company active as a member of several city years he has served as the director inland port, two intermodal yards, specializes in residential, invest- boards of directors. She resides in of Caltrans for District 5 on the and bringing more than $2.5 billion ment, and relocation in the Denver Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Central Coast of the state. During of private investment to the area, his tenure, ongoing construction resulting in the development of metro area. She resides in Arvada, Steven Yount ’72 pursued a career projects on the Central Coast 25,000 jobs. Greuling was honored Colorado. in broadcast journalism. He joined doubled and now stand at nearly by Lewis University this year as a The Wall Street Journal Radio Net-

34 Illinois State August 2012 recipient of the De La Salle Award, David M. Van De Voort ’75 has Ed Kotowski ’82 has been promot- which notes extraordinary com- been named Chicago compensa- 80s ed to lieutenant of the Prospect munity service and leadership. He tion principal and practice leader Douglas Kinnett, Ed.D. ’80, is a Heights Fire Protection District, resides in New Lenox. by Buck Consultants. The company nationally recognized artist. His where he has served for 15 years. is a global human resource and He resides in Wadsworth. Dr. William L. Harris ’74 is a dentist work has been exhibited since benefits consulting firm. He will practicing with Pana Family Den- the 1970s and includes paintings, Mitchell O. Hamann ’83 has been lead Buck’s compensation consult- tal. He and his wife, Kimberly, are prints, jewelry, furniture, ceramics, named principal of Coal City High ing line of business. He resides in the parents of six children and six and collage. He has served as the School, where he has worked for Naperville. grandchildren. The couple resides coordinator of the art education the past 26 years. He most recently in Mapleton. Linda M. Kovacs, M.S. ’76, retired major at Shepherd University and served as assistant principal. He after 25 years as the executive has taught art at all levels from and his wife, Annette, reside in Larry Kroll ’74, M.S. ’81, is the vice director of the Center for Human kindergarten to graduate school. Coal City. president of development for The Services in Modesto, California. He resides in Shepherdstown, Print and Graphics Scholarship Carolyn Mungo ’83 is a nation- She then created Springboard West Virginia. Foundation. He previously served ally recognized journalist with a Consultants, which is a private as CEO of Original Smith Printing, Jeff Fricke ’81 has more than 25 career of nearly 20 years in large firm that specializes in nonprofit vice president of the Print Media years of parish experience, and market television newsrooms. She management development strate- Academy, and a managing partner gic planning and program evalua- of Market Reason. He resides in tion. She and her husband, Gerald, Marietta, Georgia. reside in Modesto, California. Patricia Sizemore ’74 has been Harold W. Truitt ’76 is completing named vice president of regulatory a master’s in theatre at Eastern services for Chicago Board Options Illinois University. He is the direc- Exchange (CBOE) Holdings, Inc., tor, a designer, and an actor at where she has worked for 34 years. Quad City Music Guild, a local She resides in Crete. musical theatre organization. He Tom Chestnut ’75 has more than is also a furniture salesman with 25 years of food safety experience, JC Penney in Davenport, Iowa. He including as NSF International’s resides in Silvis. vice president of supply chain food Mark Cappel ’79 has worked as a safety. The company has named teacher, coach, assistant principal, him vice president of its Global and principal during 28 years Food Safety and Quality Division. with the Alton School District, NSF is an independent organiza- where he is now the director of tion that writes public health stan- Surprise connection Down Under human resources. He also served dards, as well as tests and certifies as superintendent at Wood River- Mary Cay Hahn ’73, M.S. ’74, and her husband, Don ’73, M.S. ’78, of products for the food, water, and Hartford School District. He and Bloomington, anticipated many pleasant surprises when heading off consumer goods industries. He his wife, Susan, are parents of an to vacation in Australia. They did not, however, imagine that their Mel- resides in Saline, Michigan. adult child and reside in Alton. bourne tour guide would be a fellow Redbird. They were even more sur- Cynthia D. Fischer ’75, M.S. ’78, prised to find that they share the same graduation year as Joy Vandoske Walt Smith ’79 has retired as Ed.D. ’93, retired after serving 34 Croker ’73, center. She went to Australia more than 30 years ago as one executive director of the Boys and years with Peoria Public Schools of the first participants in Illinois State’s student exchange program. Girls Club of Decatur. A former District 150. She worked as a Redbird football player, he worked teacher, principal, and director of at the Bloomington Parks and career and technology. Her last Recreation Department before two years were spent in the role as has captured 18 regional Emmys, taking the Decatur position. He has been named senior pastor at associate superintendent for the three regional Edward R. Murrow remains actively involved in his Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in district. She resides in Peoria. Awards, and five Reporter of the community of Decatur, where he Rockford. Year designations from the Hous- Sue Cosenza Larson ’75 completed resides with his wife, Ingrid. They Luke P. Robins, M.S. ’81, completed ton Press Club, Dallas Press Club, her doctorate in leadership and have four grown children and 12 a doctorate in educational admin- and the Arizona and Texas Associ- curriculum and instruction from grandchildren. istration at University of Texas ated Press. She is now the execu- Aurora University. Her dissertation Donna Zarcone ’79 has been at Austin. He has held several tive news director at WFAA in Dal- focused on adolescent literacy and named president and COE of the community college leadership las. The mother of two children, motivation, and her study received Economic Club of Chicago. She positions, including as chancellor she resides in Houston, Texas. recognition by the International served as the financial whiz who of Louisiana Delta Community Reading Association for outstand- James N. Branman ’84 is the vice led Harley-Davidson’s financial College in Louisiana. He has been ing research. She is teaching in the president of U.S. sales for Ultra- arm in the 1990s and early 2000s. named president of Peninsula Col- master’s and doctoral programs in sonix, which develops and manu- She sits on the public company lege in Port Angeles, Washington. literacy at Judson University and factures diagnostic ultrasound board of Cigna Corporation and resides in Carpentersville. systems. He resides in Danville, resides in Burr Ridge. California.

August 2012 Illinois State 35 Redbird legacy At 17, she was a homeless runaway. Years later Sheryl Fitzjarrald ’94 completed an ISU degree that put her on track for law school and blazed a trail one child followed. Sheryl was an honors student before she dropped out of high school, married, had two daughters, and divorced. “I decided the only way out of dire straits was through education,” she said. She transferred to Illinois State with an associate’s degree and majored in criminal justice sciences. Occasionally she’d have her pre-teen daughters in classes with her. There was no doubt law school would follow graduation. One daughter, Sami ’00, chose the same major at ISU with plans to enter law enforcement. An internship with an attorney changed her mind and she went on to complete a law degree as well, but not without her own personal struggle. Sami met Garrett Anderson ’10 while both were ISU students. Garrett was a nontraditional student and member of the U.S. Army. He wanted to be a police officer too, but that plan changed with deployment to Iraq in 2005. Garrett was hurt, suffering extensive Sheryl Fitzjarrald, left; her daughter, Sami; and her son-in-law, Garrett, all completed a facial injuries and loss of an arm. He endured an eight-month recov- criminal justice sciences degree at Illinois State. ery at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. When released, the couple returned to Champaign. Sami drove to Michigan weekly to finish her law degree while working nearly full-time in a law office. Garrett commuted to Illinois State, becoming the third family member to graduate in criminal justice sciences. Garrett volunteers for the Wounded Warriors Project, encouraging other veterans to earn degrees. He also helps care for the couple’s two daugh- ters: Skyler, 5, and Alex, 2. Sami continues work she started at Walter Reed—Wills for Soldiers—which provides pro bono services to soldiers deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan. Sami assists veterans and their families with disability related issues, all while still pursuing with her mother a passion that was sparked while at Illinois State. The two have their own law firm, practicing together at Anderson & Fitzjarrald in Champaign.

Lou Cella ’85 is a sculptor with the numerous business operations of her marketing-public relations Patricia Kenyon Rittenhouse ’86 is Rotblatt/Amrany Studio of Fine throughout Asia and the U.S. He agency, Intelligent Communica- a teacher at the Tennessee School Arts. His work includes life-sized is the cofounder and chairman of tions, Inc. She worked at the for the Deaf. She has been named statues of Harry Caray and Ernie the board of directors of Acorn Museum of Science and Industry to the international board of The Banks at Wrigley Field, and Doug International, Inc. He has been and Public Communications, Inc., New Life Deaf Ministry in Tegu- Collins ’73 and Will Robinson on appointed to the board of directors before starting her own business. cigalpa, Honduras. Her husband, the ISU campus. Cella has been of rVue Holdings, Inc. He resides She and her husband, Jack, have Bob, is a retired ISU professor. commissioned to create a life-sized in China. two children and reside in Joliet. They adopted a deaf child from bronze statue of Orville Reden- Honduras. She is now studying at Mark Thorndyke ’85 is a senior Cheryl (Hone) Hawker, D.A. ’86, is bacher for Valparaiso, Indiana. Gallaudet University. The couple vice president of investments with a mathematics professor emeritus. Cella resides in Arlington Heights. resides in Knoxville, Tennessee. Merrill Lynch. He has been includ- She retired from Eastern Illinois Susan B. Geffen ’85 completed a ed in Barron’s “America’s Top University in 2010 after 32 years Michael Barla ’87 has completed law degree at Loyola Law School 1,000 Advisors: State-by-State” at the school. She taught an addi- a doctorate in education from of Los Angeles and a master’s list, which is an industry honor. tional 10 years at the high school Maryville University. He is the degree in gerontology from the He and his wife are the parents of and community college level. She director of early childhood edu- University of Southern California. four children and reside in Lake plans to travel and stay active in cation for the Rockwood School She worked as a civil rights attor- Barrington. community service. She resides in District. He and his partner, Rich ney for most of her career and is Charleston. Leighton, reside in St. Louis, Mis- Mark J. Batty ’86 is completing a now an elder law attorney. She is souri. master’s degree in health adminis- Mark Kolkhorst ’86 has been also a geriatric care manager and tration. He has been named CEO named president of ADM Milling Teresa (Mariage) Ives ’87 com- the author of several books about of Rochelle Community Hospital. and ADM Alliance Nutrition. He pleted a master’s at Arizona State elder care. She resides in Marina He and his wife, Becky, are the has been with the company since University. She is a teacher in the Del Ray, California. parents of two daughters and 1986 and has served in numer- Phoenix Union High School Dis- Robert W. Roche ’85 is an entre- reside in Peru. ous leadership positions within trict. She and her husband, Greg, preneur, attorney, and private ADM. He resides in Overland Park, were married in October of 2011. Christine (Stampar) Book ’86 is equity investor who conducts Kansas. They reside in Phoenix, Arizona. celebrating the 20th anniversary

36 Illinois State August 2012 J. Thomas Shaw ’88 is an author director of the Southeast. He Julie (Musselman) Oost ’93, M.S. Cindy Croce ’97 completed a who released the book The RX resides in Jupiter, Florida. ’97, is an economist for Kelley master’s degree in educational Drye & Warren LLP. She previ- Factor earlier this year. He and Bob Navarro ’91, M.S. ’93, Ph.D. administration at Governors State his wife are the parents of two ously worked as a senior policy University. A special education ’02, is president and CEO of the children and reside in Alpine, analyst at the Illinois Commerce teacher at Joliet Central High Heritage Corridor Convention and California. Commission. She and her husband, School, she teaches in the Adapted Visitors Bureau. He served as the Kevin, are the parents of triplets. Vocational Academic Center. She James Ambrose ’89 has been volunteer chair of the 25th annual Liam, Noah, and Izaac were born received the Joliet Area Great named senior account executive Illinois Governor’s Conference in January of 2012. They reside in Teachers Award from the Joliet for strategic sourcing for Trillium on Tourism held earlier this year. Mokena. Region Chamber of Commerce Solutions Group. He resides in He is a member of Illinois State’s and Industry this year. She resides Huntley. Alumni Advisory Council. He Linda Berg ’94 teaches fifth grade in Romeoville. resides in Plainfield. at Scott Teays Elementary School Cynthia L. Taylor, Ed.D. ’89 has in Scott Depot, West Virginia. A Teresa (Mathews) Hill ’97, M.S. retired from her position as a pro- Christina Isabelli ’92 has been National Board Certified teacher, ’00, Ed.D. ’08, has been appointed fessor of therapeutically oriented promoted to the rank of professor she has been named a Scott Teays superintendent of schools for art education at Appalachian State at Illinois Wesleyan University, Teacher of the Year and has been South Holland School District 151. University in Boone, North Caro- where she teaches Hispanic stud- featured on the cover of The Read- She and her husband, Anthony, lina. She is now doing book illus- ies. She completed a doctorate ing Professor, a journal published reside in Flossmoor. trations, works with autistic chil- in Ibero-romance philology and by the International Reading dren and adults with early onset linguistics at the University of Jeff Salyards, M.S. ’98, has signed a Association. She resides in Fraziers blindness, and writes a column for Texas-Austin. She resides in three-book deal for a series called Bottom, West Virginia. parents of children with reading Bloomington. Bloodsounder’s Arc. The first of the and learning needs. She resides in Kristen McQueary ’95 completed fantasy novels, titled Scourge of the Joel Martin ’92 earned his mater’s Vilas, North Carolina. a master’s degree at the University Betrayer, was released in the spring at Governors State University and of Illinois-Springfield. She spent of this year. He resides in Addison. is completing a doctorate in educa- 13 years as a political columnist tion at Lewis University. He has Brad Wilhelm ’98 is a cost accoun- for the Sun Times, Southtown Star, 90s been named the assistant super- tant for Silliker Laboratories in and most recently covered state Scott Chriske ’91 intendent for human resources Chicago. He and his wife, Monica, began his career government jointly for the Chicago with Park Ridge-Niles School are the parents of two sons. Ryan in the financial services industry in News Cooperative and Chicago District 64. He previously served Charles was born in September of 1993. He has joined Virtus Invest- Public Media WBEZ-FM. She has as a principal and middle school 2011. They reside in Manteno. ment Partners as a member of the been named to the editorial board social studies teacher. He resides sales team, serving as the regional of the Chicago Tribune. She resides Dan Campana ’99 spent nine years in Mount Prospect. in Chicago. as a newspaper reporter. He is now a writer and communications Lisa Ramsby ’95 has been named consultant, with work published the executive director of Rock in various magazines, including River Chapter of the American Red Chicago Parent and Beckett Sports Cross in Rockford. She previously Card Monthly. He and his wife, worked at the YMCA for 11 years, Jen, are the parents of a son. They including as the executive director reside in Streamwood. of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters pro- gram. She resides in Winnebago. Mark Cohen ’99 completed his doctorate at Loyola University. Brent Roberts ’95 is senior manag- He has been named principal of er of communications at Appraisal Lincoln-Way North High School. Institute. He and his wife, Sara He will remain the associate prin- (Silverton) ’95, are the parents of cipal at Lincoln-Way Central until two children and reside in Mun- the end of the 2012-2013 school delein. year. He has taught physics and Ana Lalley ’96 completed a mas- chemistry, coached track and scho- ter’s degree from Loyola Univer- lastic bowl, and received the Bob sity. She has been with the Elgin Haisman State Teacher of the Year Police Department since 1996 and Award from the Illinois Education Networking in nation’s capital has been promoted to lieutenant. Association. He and his wife, Vicki, She serves on the patrol division. are the parents of two children and Kevan Carpenter ’12 was among the first students to complete ISU’s She resides in Elgin. reside in Tinley Park. Washington, D.C. Internship Program. While completing his senior year in construction management, Carpenter interned with the American Candice Swift, M.S. ’96, Ed.D. ’04, Road & Transportation Builders Association. His work included research- has been named principal of Clin- ing bridge preservation techniques and observing Congressional hear- ton High School. She previously ings. Carpenter, center, posed with fellow Redbirds, Garren Beck ’11, left, served as principal of Canton High and Matthew Tomlin ’12. School. She resides in Canton.

August 2012 Illinois State 37 and coaches high school football, the boys tennis team. He resides Meredith (Skaggs) Phillips ’09 00s baseball, and girls basketball. He in Ottawa. works at Skyward. She and her resides in Roscoe. husband, Michael, were married Dani Maxwell ’00 is a broadcast Ashley M. (Archibee) Douglas ’06 in September of 2011. They reside journalist who won a Silver Dome Tom Vician, M.F.A. ’02, is a ceramic is a financial advisor for Edward in Normal. Award from the Illinois Broadcast- artist who is on the faculty of Jones. She and her husband, ers Association and was a finalist McHenry County College. His Michael, were married in July of for an Emmy for reporting on the work includes both functional and 2011. They reside in Carlinville. Northern Illinois University shoot- sculptural ceramics. He resides in 10s ing in 2008. She was assistant news Kris Lutt, M.B.A. ’06, has been Crystal Lake. Corey Ansfield, M.S. ’11, is the director and evening anchor at named president of Golden Peanut assistant athletics director for WREX-TV in Rockford before join- Tim Holbrook ’03 earned a master’s Company, which is held by ADM. annual giving at Utah State Uni- ing WKOW-TV in Madison, Wis- in performing arts administra- He resides in Decatur. tion from New York University. versity. He previously worked in consin. She and her husband, Steve, Jill (Pierard) Olson ’06 completed a He worked for the producer and ticket operations at Illinois State are the parents of a daughter. master’s in education from South- general manager of the Broadway and as a development assistant at ern Illinois University. She has Dave Witzig, M.S. ’00, teaches productions of The Phantom of the the University of Nevada at Las been named coordinator of Stu- social studies and is the boys Opera and Les Miserables. He is Vegas. basketball coach at Normal Com- dent Life at Carl Sandburg College the production accountant for the Sara (Schmitt) Robson ’11 is an on- munity High School. He was in Galesburg. Lyric Opera of Chicago, where he site house supervisor with Marc- named the Illinois State Coach of Kathryn Sokolowski ’06 resides. completed first. She was married in October the Year in Boys Basketball by the a LBSI endorsement from Roos- Matthew Dougherty ’04 completed of 2011. She and her husband National Federation of State High evelt University. She is a special his juris doctorate at Washington reside in Bloomington. Schools for 2010-2011. He resides education teacher at Joliet Central and Lee University. He worked as in Normal. High School, where she teaches Cassandra (Rice) Torrez ’11 is an an attorney in Springfield before U.S. history and world affairs. She associate software engineer at Michael Knight ’01 is an assistant being named assistant chief coun- received the Joliet Area Great Accenture. She and her husband, state’s attorney in the Juvenile sel at the Illinois Department of Teachers Award from the Joliet Joshua, were married in January of Justice Bureau within the Cook Transportation earlier this year. Region Chamber of Commerce and 2012. They reside in Chicago. County State’s Attorney’s office. He resides in Chatham. He and his wife, Christie, reside in Industry this year. She resides in Aurora. Jason Mackinson ’04 is an indus- Chicago. trial arts teacher at Gibson City- Our troops Lauren Strnad ’06 is completing a Hayoung Lim, M.M. ’01, is an assis- Melvin-Sibley High School. He doctorate in the School of Medi- Jason W. Hitch ’01 is a 2nd Lieu- tant professor and coordinator of and his wife, Kimberly, were mar- cine at Washington University. She tenant with the National Guard. the graduate program in music ried in March of 2012. They reside is an occupational therapist and He has graduated from basic therapy at Sam Houston State Uni- in Gibson City. versity in Huntsville, Texas. resides in St. Louis, Missouri. combat training at Fort Benning Dirk Monk ’04 is employed at Irri- in Columbus, Georgia. He has also Emily (Stahl) Cuddy ’08 is Lisa Patterson ’01 is a marketing gation Services Plus. He and his graduated from Officer Candidate employed by Rock Run Family manager for Wintrust Wealth wife, Lisa, were married in Decem- School at Fort McClellan in Annis- Dentistry. She and her husband, Management, which is headquar- ber of 2011. They reside in Hurley, ton, Alabama. He is assigned to the Robert ’06, were married in tered in Chicago. South Dakota. Forward Support Company, 766th August of 2011. He is employed by Engineer Battalion, in Decatur. Rob Rose ’01 has been named Fred M. Anthony ’05 is completing First Midwest Bank. They reside in assistant principal for athletics a master’s degree program in inner Plainfield. Brad Lauer, M.S. ’05, served in and activities at Bolingbrook High the Marines for 22 years. He has city studies at Northeastern Uni- Deborah Niemann-Boehle, M.A. School. He previously served as versity. He is a substitute teacher completed an M.B.A. at Northern ’08, has authored the book Home- assistant director of the unit at the and resides in Chicago. Illinois University and is an area grown & Handmade: A Practical high school. He has been a mem- vice president of Securitas Secu- Jaymie (Willbarger) Gelino ’05 Guide to More Self-Reliant Living. ber of the driver education depart- rity Services USA. He resides in is a senior financial analyst at She resides in Cornell. ment and coached football during Naperville. Jones Lang LaSalle. She and her his tenure at the high school. Kimberly Reynolds ’08 is a teacher husband, Brian, were married in He will serve as athletic direc- and advisor of Girls Involved in November of 2011. They reside in tor for 23 interscholastic athletic Real Life Situations (G.I.R.L.S.) Schaumburg. In memory programs in his new position. He at Elk Grove High School. The resides in Naperville. Kevin Olesen ’05 completed a mas- program targets first-generation, Faculty/Staff Jacob Hubert ’02 completed a mas- ter’s degree in educational leader- college-bound female students. ter’s in educational administration ship at Western Illinois University. She resides in Schaumburg. Scott E. Blankenship, College of from Eastern Illinois University. He teaches graphic design, digital Nicole (Shelby) Melander ’09, M.S. Education; 3/12 photography, and art at Ottawa A veteran of service in the Illinois ’10, is an assurance associate with Township High School. He is the Eileen M. Brand, Registrars Office; Army National Guard, he has been CliftonLarsonAllen LLP in Cham- art club sponsor and helps coach 3/12 named principal at North Boone paign. She has obtained her CPA High School. He has taught math license. She resides in Savoy. John A. Capasso, Milner Library; 12/11

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40 Illinois State August 2012 Thanks to you Financial assistance for veterans was one reason James Sprague became an Army Reservist. He enrolled in sports management at Illinois State confident he could cover expenses because of his military service. But as Sprague discovered while a freshman, GI Bill funding did not eliminate all financial worries. He real- ized at the start of the semester that he did not have the cash needed to buy textbooks. “I ran into a situation where my money didn’t come in on time,” he said. “The GI bill gives me a monthly stipend. I needed three or four books right off the bat, and I was going to be four to five weeks short before that stipend came in.” Staff at ISU’s Veterans Services referred Sprague to the Financial Aid Office, where he was helped through the Student Assistance Fund. Established by an alumnus who remains anonymous, the emergency account helps students meet an unexpected expense—from traveling home for a family funeral to covering Sprague’s text- book bill. The Student Assistance Fund is just one example of what makes Illinois State a special place for Sprague. The fact ISU is very supportive of veterans has rein- forced that he made the right decision. Sprague appreciates the staff at Veterans Services and is grateful for the support of a donor whose invest- ment in an emergency fund removed a major obstacle from his collegiate path.

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A sign of the season As another academic year begins, the campus community anticipates fall traditions that include football games and performances by the Big Red Marching Machine. Both will be a highlight of this year’s Homecoming weekend. Turn to page 30 for details of the annual October events.