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Illinois State Magazine, November 2013 Issue University Marketing and Communications Illinois State University ISU ReD: Research and eData Illinois State Magazine University Marketing and Communications 11-1-2013 Illinois State Magazine, November 2013 Issue University Marketing and Communications Follow this and additional works at: https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/ism Recommended Citation University Marketing and Communications, "Illinois State Magazine, November 2013 Issue" (2013). Illinois State Magazine. 20. https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/ism/20 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the University Marketing and Communications at ISU ReD: Research and eData. It has been accepted for inclusion in Illinois State Magazine by an authorized administrator of ISU ReD: Research and eData. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Nov. 2013 COVER.indd 1 VOLUME 14 • NUMBER 2 • NOVEMBER 2013 9/30/13 10:55AM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Susan Marquardt Blystone ’84, M.S. ’03 ALUMNI EDITOR Zach Parcell ’08 COPY EDITOR Kevin Bersett LEAD DESIGNERS FirstWord Dave Jorgensen, M.S. ’03 Michael Mahle From the moment Nancy and I arrived on campus DESIGNERS August 8, we have been impressed by the warm and welcoming attitude of everyone Jeff Higgerson ’92 Carol Jalowiec ’08 we have encountered in the campus and local community. We enjoyed meeting faculty, Jon Robinson M.S. ’12 staff members, students, alumni and retirees. We assisted students as they moved in to Sean Thornton ’00 residence halls and apartments, and enjoyed a cookout with student-athletes. In every WEB EDITOR Ryan Denham instance, we felt the genuine excitement that greets the new academic year. PHOTOGRAPHER The fall semester began with on-campus enrollment slightly lower than last year. Lyndsie Schlink ’04 New numbers show more students are taking PRODUCTION COORDinatOR Tracy Widergren ’03 classes at off-campus locations in Chicago and WRITERS downstate Illinois. Steven Barcus ’06, M.S. ’09 Kevin Bersett The academic quality of our students is on Ryan Denham the rise, with ACT and grade point averages well EDITORIAL INTERN Brooke Burns ’10 above national averages and among the highest in the state. Illinois State (USPS 019606) is published quarterly for members of the Illinois State University Alumni The numbers and academic quality of stu- Association at Alumni Center, 1101 N. Main Street, Normal, Illinois 61790-3100. Periodicals postage paid dents from underrepresented groups continues at Normal, Illinois, and at additional mailing offices. to grow as well. Enrollment for students from Magazine editorial offices are located at 1101 N. underrepresented groups is up 11 percent over Main Street, Normal, Illinois 61790-3100; telephone (309) 438-2586; facsimile (309) 438-8057; email last year. The average ACT score and GPA also [email protected]; Website IllinoisState.edu/ alumni. Postmaster: Send address changes to Illinois moved slightly higher. State, Illinois State University, Campus Box 8000, Normal, IL 61790-8000. Financially, Illinois State began the fall Material may be reprinted with prior approval, semester in stable condition. The University’s provided no commercial endorsement is implied FY2014 state appropriation is about $74 million, and credit is given to the author, to Illinois State University, and to Illinois State. which represents level funding from FY2013. Website: IllinoisState.edu While that doesn’t exactly sound promising, this is the first time in several years An equal opportunity/affirmative action university encouraging diversity 14-0006. This document is we and the other Illinois public universities did not endure a funding cutback. Illinois available in alternative formats upon request by State’s tradition of low debt, conservative spending and careful planning has allowed the contacting Alumni Relations at (309) 438-2586. University to maintain and even grow academically. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jerry Kerber ’74, Kathy Coyle Murdoch ’86 It was a true pleasure to take part in my first Homecoming celebration and learn President Bob Navarro ’91, M.S. ’93, about the different traditions that have reflected student life from the 1940s through Greg Ayers ’90 Ph.D. ’02 Lisa Castleman ’96 Tim Pantaleone ’07 today. In addition to the electric atmosphere created by hundreds of returning alumni, Jeff Charnogorsky ’85 Scott Preston ’10 the Hancock Stadium renovation highlighted this year’s events. Bob Freitag ’84 Doug Reeves ’69 With the stadium project completed, new construction initiatives will take center Jennifer Groezinger ’02 Kaci Rollings ’94 Michele Pfeilschifter Steve Smith ’89, M.S. ’93 stage, including planning for the Fine Arts Complex, renovation work in Edwards Hall, Guadalupe ’01 Alice Spann ’78 and a new Art Gallery at Uptown Station in partnership with the Town of Normal. Dave Horstein ’08 Gary Tiffany ’74 Julie Jones ’90 Martin Vanags ’84 If you have not been back to the University, I encourage you to plan a visit. You Dan Kelley ’70 Mike Willis ’82 will be amazed and pleased by the energy and enthusiasm that defines the Redbird Emily Miller Kimmey ’99, Jerry Wright ’62, M.S. ’66 M.S. ’01 experience. Linda Yap ’74, ’81 Daniel Lopez, Ph.D. ’02 Betty Kinser ’73, M.S. ’75, Lois (Rademacher) Mills Board of Trustees ’62, M.S. ’69 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 Timothy J. Flanagan, Ph.D. Where Are They Now and Reggie Reads submissions President, Illinois State University to Susan Blystone at [email protected], or mail to Campus Box 3420, Normal, IL 61790. IFC_First Word Nov2013.indd 2 9/26/13 1:16 PM Volume 14, Number 2, November 2013 FEATURES 8 Journalism’s dark days The once thriving field of print journalism has taken a tricky turn. With newspapers shutting down and huge layoffs occurring, the idea of who and what a journalist is and will be is chang- ing. Alums, faculty and students discuss what it takes to adapt to an ever-changing and uncertain future within their field. 14 Life in the oil industry The recent surge in the oil and gas industry is creating adventures and challenges for Illinois State geology majors. Traveling around the world, working for major companies like Exxon Mobile, and utilizing new technologies are just a 28 few of the opportunities graduates encounter in work that can be controversial. 20 20 A helping hand The future isn’t always bright for college students, who often lack the finances to finish a degree. Their graduation dreams are often realized through an investment made by another, who knows the value of a college education. Read how private gifts have impacted people and programs at Illinois State. 28 From WZND to WLS A famous Chicago radio personality and film critic who partnered with Roger Ebert, Richard Roeper’s success began at Illinois State. Always 8 a talented writer, Roeper ’82 was encouraged by faculty to use his voice. They put him on the path to become the nationally known media figure he is today. DEPARTMENTS 2 University News 6 Redbird Athletics 14 32 Alumni Connections 34 Class notes What’s trending on A 20 things you didn’t know about the Bone Student Center On the cover: The traditional image of a newspaperman Redbird cheerleading uniforms, then and now toiling at the typewriter has been torn apart by changing technology. Illustration by Mike Mahle. President Flanagan greets families at move-in Read these stories and more at IllinoisState.edu/STATEside. 001_TOC Nov 2013.indd 1 10/7/13 11:59 AM UniversityNews Alumnus creates professorship $3 million gift bolsters study of global issues onald McHenry, a former nent Representative to the UN from 1979 possibilities and become engaged lead- American diplomat who to 1981. ers, whether in their communities or was the top envoy to the Prior to the appointment, he served in regional, national and international United Nations during the as Ambassador and U.S. Deputy Repre- initiatives.” DIranian hostage crisis, has made a $3 sentative to the UN Security Council. McHenry’s gift continues his ISU million gift to fund a visiting professor of He has served in the U.S. Department legacy. A champion debater on the foren- diplomacy and international affairs. of State and also joined the Carnegie sics team, he was named the nation’s McHenry ’57 studied social science Endowment for International Peace. most outstanding debater in 1956. He at the dawn of the Civil Rights revo- “The world has no borders,” said helped launch and lead a local chap- lution. He pursued doctoral studies at McHenry, who appreciates helping the ter of the National Association for the Georgetown University, where he is a University make global issues a part of Advancement of Colored People. Distinguished Professor in the Practice every student’s curriculum. The post The author of Micronesia: Trust of Diplomacy at the School of Foreign could be filled by a diplomat or fed- Betrayed, McHenry has pledged his per- Service. eral government official, a leader from an sonal papers to Milner Library. They A recipient of ISU’s Distinguished international/regional organization, or a chronicle a career that includes his ser- Alumnus Award and an honorary degree, multinational corporation. vice on several major corporation boards. McHenry served under President Jimmy “It is my hope that this professor- He is a director of the Coca Cola Com- Carter as Ambassador and U.S. Perma- ship will inspire students to see the pany, trustee emeritus of the Mayo Clinic and Columbia University, and chairman emeritus of Africare. 2 Illinois State November 2013 14-0006 News.indd 2 10/7/13 3:19 PM State Farm remains strong Faculty research project in support of ISU programs results in rare Lincoln find State Farm Companies Foundation is Mathematics professors Nerida Ellerton investing nearly $1.9 million over the and Ken Clements were searching for course of two years to support programs examples of early American arithmetic across the University, including the Actu- exercise books when they found two arial Science program in the Department pages of math problems written by a of Mathematics.
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