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Photo by Lori McGriff Boroughs Westem*s gardeners, four of which are alumni, care for 154 acres of campus. The gardeners are (left to right): Gene Wright (supervisor), Jack Merrigan, Peter Clark, Linda Strickland, Mary Scott-Larson, Marc Daugherty, Mitch Blanton and Joe Mackie.

runing, planting, weeding, placement of campus. He listed working outside, the demic interests, all the gardeners versatility of the work and the have a strong knowledge of hor­ watering, Western's six gar­ Lead gardener Joe Mackie is one deners shape the beauty of people as top benefits of being a ticulture and natural pest control of the gardeners who takes pride gardener. "There's a great deal of methods, as well as the safe use Pcampus, all 154 acres of it, with in caring for that legacy. He has job satisfaction, Clark said. He of chemical deterrents. pride. They feel a special connec­ seen many changes in the cam­ tion, they say, to each tree they cares for the areas around the For some like Linda Strickland, pus over the last 30 years. He at­ Ridgeway residences complex. plant and for the care of those tended Western in the mid '60s, the job came through her home planted by the generations of gar­ started as a gardener in 1974 and hobby of gardening. Before be­ deners that came before them. became lead gardener in 1978. coming a gardener she worked as For four of Western's gardeners, "Fve b&m here long enough a library technician at Wilson Li-: "Personally, I'm Interested in to have a personal brary. ? that sense of ownership is inten­ working in harmony with what sified through caring for their is already here," Mackie said. "It's relationship with many "I loved the idea of getting out­ alma mater. Alums Joe Mackie a tremendous campus. I would of these plants and trees; side and working outdoors," she ('68, Art), Linda Strickland ('73, say it is easily the loveliest in the I haw a piece said as explanation for her career Sociology/Anthropology), Marc state," he added. change. Strickland cares for the Daugherty ('73, English), and Pe­ of myself invested here" areas around Fairhaven College Standing just below the firont X' ter Clark ('88, History) are part of and Buchanan Towers. Highlights the physical plant crew, or as they entrance of Old Main, he de­ I. each year include stocking the L , like to think of it, "team." scribed some of the trees he Public safety is of primary con­ 4“ Fairhaven pond with oriental planted, including the Japanese cern, Clark said. Bushes near gold fish and taking them out late Gate Wright, who oversees the flowering cherry tree, which walkways must be kept low •/**•» each fall. "I've become quite an gardeners and the physical plant stands near Wilson Library and in enough so it would be difficult for i ' expert on gold fish," she said, crew explained how everyone re­ spring is a showcase of color. people to hide behind them, trees lies on one another. "We are all laughing. The fish are stored in a ri' must be watched for stability in part of a team: the gardeners, "I've been here long enough to large aquarium in the campus have a personal relationship with case of freezing rain and any over­ physical plant. grounds crew, sprinkler mainte­ growth that beconies an obstacle nance workers, machinery me­ many of these plants and trees," & must be cleared away. The variety of backgrounds H' chanics, utility worker crews, and Mackie said. "I have a piece of leads to some interesting break office staff," he said. "Not one of myself invested here." The gardeners receive ongoing time discussions spanning his­ us could do it without the others." Peter Clark was thrilled when training. They use insects to con­ tory, politics, sociology, the arts trol pests such as aphids, mulch­ the opportunity to return to and biology. And, for all the team, it is a mat­ ing to control weeds and other ter of inheritance, Wright said. Western's campus came up in There is a lot of time to think, 1990. He was a gardener at Skagit organic techniques are empha­ "So much was here before we ever sized. while one gardens. Perhaps it is came. Somebody made a good de­ Valley College in Mount Vernon the perfect combination: intellect cision years ago," he said of the before coming to Western. Despite the variety of their aca­ and environment.

•s. c. CampusContents Connections 3.4 SHANNON POINT RECEIVES $125,000 NSF GRANT Western's Summer Stock celebrates 25 years. Wilson Library logs Western's Shannon Point Marine Center in Anacortes has received on to computer catalog. Viking vehicles triumph. a three-year $125,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to continue its summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates pro­ gram through 1997. Operated at Shannon Point since 1990, the Accent on Alumni 5.7 program focuses on marine science research. The grant provides Doors open for Homecoming ‘95. Fairhaven alum returns to teach. each of eight students selected to participate a travel allowance, Home economics grads reunite. housing at Shannon Point dormitory, and $275 per week salary. It also provides research supplies and equipment as well as funds for student travel to regional and national scientific meetings. The The Transformation of Western 8-9 program received 158 applications from students from 90 colleges From a barren expanse of uprooted stumps and trees to one of the in 35 states for the 1995 session. most attractive college campuses in the nation, Western has been transformed by the many hands of the generations. WESTERN'S PRESIDENTS CLUB REACHES 500 MEMBERS Topping off the celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Presi­ dents Club at Western has reached an all-time record of 500 mem­ Investments in Excellence 10-11 bers. The Presidents Club was founded in 1985 with an initial 61 The Western Foundation launches “The Campaign for Western," participants. Its members donated more than $20 million to sup­ an $18 million campus enrichment drive. port university programs during its first decade. "Western depends on support from private donors to enhance quality programs and provide scholarship assistance," said Presi­ Headliners/Spotlight on Sports 12 dents Club campaign chairman Frank "Moose" Zurline. "Reaching Western graduates make the headlines in area papers. Athletic 500 members is a monumental milestone. It proves that many year ends on a high note with a trip to the track and field nation­ people share a common tie with Western." als and three league championships. For more information on the Presidents Club, call the Western Foundation at (360) 650-3027.

Point of View/Off the Shelf 13 OUTSTANDING FACULTY AND STUDENT AWARDS GIVEN Fairhaven alum and Pulitzer-prize winning writer Bill Dietrich Awards for outstanding contributions to Western were presented shares an excerpt from his new book, "Northwest Passage: The at Commencement exercises June 10. Recipients of the 1994-95 Great Columbia River." Faculty and alumni continue to fill the Excellence in Teaching Awards were geology Professor David bookshelf with new releases. Engebretson and James Lortz of the theatre arts department. They each received certificates and $1,000 from the Western Founda­ tion. Professor Richard Gardner of the mathematics department Class Notes & Tributes 14-15 earned the Paul J. Olscamp Outstanding Research Award with a $1,000 stipend. Calendar of Events 16 Nearly 60 students who lead the 17 organizations of Western's Ethnic Student Center (ESC) received the Diversity Achievement Award and $1,000 in cash from the Western Foundation's campus enrichment fund. The money will help support the ESC annual Alumni Board of Directors retreat for freshman and returning students.

Officers ^ chemistry department receives research granT"^^"^ Mark Hardie, '53, Puyallup, President; Ray Foster, '84, Bellingham, President-elect; Ken Cox, '85, Bellingham, Immediate Past President; Tony Larson, '88, Bellingham, A $72,000 grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust of Secretary/Treasurer Vancouver, Wash., is enabling Western's chemistry department to offer outstanding undergraduates new opportunities for intensive- Executives-at-Large laboratory research. The program was offered for the first time this Allan Darr, '73; Kelly Guise, '91, Redmond; Karen Hulford, '69; Robin Russell, '82; Jon Sitkin, '84. past summer and will be offered again next summer. Board Members Six undergraduates worked with three faculty members during Martin Chorba, '66 & '75, Mount Vernon; Michole Mattix, '92, Everett; Beth the 10-week program this year. Western's state-of-the-art chemis­ Cooley, '67, Bow; Jim Ferguson, '84, Woodinville; Joyce Gillie, '46 & '60, Olympia; try building, which opened in fall 1993, was the site for the re­ William Kendrick, '57, Seattle; Lyle Morse, '70, Seattle; Solveig Vinje, '65, Everett; search activities. Joyce Taylor Wallace, '84, Bellevue; Russ Wilson, '79, Ferndale; Bart Shilvock, '76, Seattle; David G. Moore, '83, Mount Vernon; Reed Zulauf, '83, Puyallup "Offering such an extensive research program for its most tal­ Regional Coordinators ented undergraduates is something every school strives to do," said Grant Boettcher - Raleigh, N.C.; Carl Swanson - Juneau, AK; Bemie Pulver - San Chemistry Department Chair Mark Wicholas. Francisco Bay Area; Kim Doyle - Olympia; Tobbi Kestenberg - Las Vegas; Patricia St Swenson - Portland/Vancouver; Dean Wilson - Southern California; Terri NATIONAL MAGAZINE GIVES VIKINGS HIGH RATING Echelbarger - Hawaii; Tim Mackin - Spokane; Charles Odell - Washington, D.C.; Jack Stark - Shelton; Chet Ullin - Kitsap Peninsula; Frank Williams - Australia; Western's football team has earned another high ranking from a li Leroy Wissinger - Arizona national magazine. College Sports magazine selected the Vikings tied for No. 4 in its pre-season National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Division II rankings in the September 1995 issue. West­ ern shares the No. 4 spot with Columbia Football Association rival Linfield. The Vikings earlier were ranked No. 4 by "Bob Griese's College Football Yearbook." The conference has realigned into public and private divisions. Western will be in the Mount Rainier League with Central Wash­ ington, Simon Fraser, Eastern Oregon, Southern Oregon and West­ ern Oregon. The Mount Hood League features Lewis & Clark, WINDOW ON WESTERN Linfield, Pacific Lutheran, UPS, Whitworth and Willamette. is published three times a year by the Alumni Office and the Public Information Office. PUGET POWER DONATES ELECTRIC CAR TO WESTERN Editor Editorial Board: Puget Power & Light Company has donated its electric car, a Lori McGriff Boroughs Chris Goldsmith, Alumni Director; Catherin converted 1986 Ford Escort, to Western's Vehicle Research Insti­ Ward, Kristie Lundstrom, Dondi Cupp, tute (VRI). The electric car, which is valued at $17,685, was con­ Graphic Design/Production Susan Bakse, Jo Collinge, and Lynne Masland, verted by Solar Electric of Santa Rosa, Calif. It has a range of 50 Veronica Tomaszewski Taylor Director of Public Information. miles between recharges and a top speed of 65 mph. The car is powered by a 23 horsepower electric motor using 18 six-volt bat­ teries plus a 12-volt DC battery for the accessories. The car costs Western Washington University is committed to assuring that all programs and activities 2.25 cents per mile to operate and has no tailpipe emissions. are readily accessible to all eligible people without regard to race, color, religion, national "This donation will give us an opportunity to study a commer­ origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, Vietnam era or disabled veteran status. cially available electric car and compare it with what we're doing here," said VRI Director Michael Seal. Window on Western, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225 - 9199. (360) 650-3353 or l-S(X)-676-6S8S. This publication is also available in an alternate format. Contact Kerry Tessaro at (360) j 650-3617 or TDD (800) 833-6388. Write to us! Got a compliment, complaint, suggestion or idea? We want to hear from you. Address your Letters To The Editor to: Window on Western, Western Washington University, Bellingham WA, 98225 - 9045

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TAT estem President Karen W. V V Morse will serve as the 1995- 96 chair of the Council of Presidents, a voluntary association of Washing­ ton's six public baccalaureate institu­ tions. The council works closely with such state agencies as the Higher Education Cooidinattng Board. Represented In the group, in addition to Western, are i the University of Washington, Wash­ ington State University, Central Wash­ ington University, Eastern Washing­ ton University and The Evergreen State College,

Larry J, Estrada, vice provost for di­ Previous productions: (listed from top left versity/director of American Cultural to bottom left clockwise) "Music Man," Studies, is helping shape statewide 'The Sneeze," "Comedy of Errors," "The educational policy as a member of the King and I," and "Our Town" Washington Goals 2000 Coordinating road- Council. Estrada also is starting his second three-year term on the state's arked Commission on Hispanic Affairs. year 'mer Stock at Western. Students from Fairhaven College won an Odyssey of the Mind state title Billed as the state's longest in the creative problem-solving com­ running straw-hat theater, the petition in late April. summer attractions this year included Oscar Wilde's "The The state's Substance Abuse College Importance of Being Earnest," Task Force has honored Western's pro­ gram as "Outstanding Wellness Pro­ Craig Lucas' "Prelude to a gram of the Year." Special recognition Kiss," Ken Ludwig's "Lend Me was given to the Wellness Center's Lifestyle Advisors who assist fellow a Tenor," and ferry Bock and students in embracing healthy life Sheldon Hamick's "Fiddler on choices. the Roof." VAViV.sy.*.*.'

Mark Bussell, associate pro­ • r.-xr

fessor, is one of five chemis­ 1 ' V'-. try faculty in the nation to re­ ceive $60,000 Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards for 1995. He will use the grant to continue his research on de­ veloping new catalytic mate­ rials for the removal of sulfur impurities from fossil fuels. Wilson Library ‘logs on Bussell Joined Western's fac­ he long rows of wooden ulty in 1990 after post-doc­ card catalog drawers are toral research at the University gone. In their place stand of Paris VI and the University of Washington. Tcomputer terminals ready at the W.'AVA'.'A*.*.' click of the mouse to give com­ plete listings of all the collec­ Midori Takagi, a first-year tions in Wilson Library. Fairhaven College professor, has received the $29,000 An­ After nearly five years of plan­ drew W. Mellon Post-Doctoral ning, testing and inputting, Wil­ Fellowship. She will teach at son Library is on-line and ready / / / ^ V, Bryn Mawr College In Penn- for the 21st century. /-A-;; sylvania, while she develops her dissertation, "Urban Sla­ One of the most popular fea­ very in Richmond, Virginia, tures of the new software is a 1782-1865/' into a book. Photo by Lori McGriff Boroughs tool that allows users to virtu­ Western students can now access library information via computer. ally scan the books on the shelf Rosalie Rosso King, a faculty next to a selected book. Titles of one of the nation's leading software member in art and engineer­ books on either side can be makers. ing technology, was ap­ pulled up by the click of the pointed a visiting scholar in The system is graphically based : WESTERN mouse or a stroke on the key­ WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY residence to Stanford Univer­ and uses Microsoft Windows. Other sity for her sabbatical, winter board. universities such as the University John Q. Student quarter 1995. The system also gives informa­ of Puget Sound have been using tion on the number of copies similar systems. available. When the system is Amanda Eurich of the history With the installation of the new department and Carol Janson fully operational, 40 terminals of the art department both will be available. system comes new library cards dents. The All-Card has a mag­ received $3,500 seminar fel­ known as the Campus All-Card, netic strip and a photo. It also lowships and were in resi­ The library software was de­ which now becomes the official functions as a meal card and dence at Duke University for signed by Innovative Interfaces, identification card for Western stu­ copy card. six weeks during the summer.

m vehicles triumph nationally

estern Engineering passed only by University of Technology students Michigan's team. Western re­ were honored with ceived a fourth-place overall rank­ Wtop finishes in two separateing com in­ the competition, in which petitions created by the Society of students design an SAE formula Automotive Engineers. racer from the ground up with­ For the second year in a row, the out faculty assistance. Viking 26, a SAE formula racing Western's Viking 25, a Dodge car, brought home the prize for Neon converted to run on elec­ best racing performance in the tric power and Compressed Natu­ SAE competition at the Silver ral Gas (CNG), placed third in a Dome in Pontiac, Michigan. The competition among 11 university vehicle is a one-seat miniature teams at the Hybrid Electric Ve­ version of an Indianapolis 500 hicle Challenge at the Chrysler racer, powered by a 600 cc mo­ Technology Center in Michigan. torcycle engine. The event, first held in 1993, was The 12-student team beat out created by the Society of Automo­ 87 cars from 82 universities in the tive Engineers together with the United States, Canada, Mexico U.S. Department of Energy. and Puerto Rico to come in first The leader of that event after in the Goodyear Racing Best Per­ the week-long series of trials was Photo by Lori McGriff Boroughs formance event. the University of Tennessee, fol­ Viking 26, a product of lowed by Texas Tech University. This team of Engineering Technology students led the Viking 25 — a Dodge Neon converted to Prize money for Western's run on electric power and Compressed Natural Gas — to third place in the Hybrid Electric Vehicle Western's acclaimed Vehicle Re­ Challenge. It was one of two recent competitions for Western's Vehicle Research Institute. search Institute, also came in sec­ achievements in the competition, ond in the "value engineering" coupled with private donations, (cost efficiency) category, sur­ will be used to upgrade the Neon for next year's competition. KUGS radio goes on-line Western's campus radio station, KUGS (89.3 FM), is one of only two radio stations in the country to broadcast live on the Internet. KUGS Student's high-flying invention general manager Ted Askew confirmed that since going on-line earlier this year, more than 30,000 Internet users worldwide have visited KUGS' considered for Academy Award home page, clicking on a box to download the station's signal. " -By ereating~a“Ccmtest invttirtg^tsers~to-emaai}The station w^ their^^ s^ location, KUGS received responses from Europe, Australia, Tasmania, Canada, and more than 20 states in the United States. KUGS even re­ ceived an e-mail from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in London, congratulating the station on their on-line achievement. The only other U.S. radio station to broadcast on-line is the Univer­ sity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (KUGS' World Wide Web Site ad­ dress is http://www.kugs.org) Peace Corps honors WWU The Peace Corps has honored Western for its consistent success in providing graduates as volunteers for overseas service. Western alumnus Howard Anderson ('71,'7 7), a former Peace Corps volunteer who is now director of its Office of Training and Program Support, presented the award to the Western Career Services Center. According to the Peace Corps office in Seattle, 112 Western graduates have served in 55 countries over the last decade. An additional 16 grads Eric Dustrude shows off his Cine-Hover Cam, a radio-controlled helicopter that carries a camera. On page 9 is a picture of the new science compiex courtyard at Western, which was were placed overseas this past summer, bringing to 21 the number who taken using a 35mm camera mounted to the bottom of the helicopter. have joined this year. Western ranks among the top 50 universities na­ tionwide in Peace Corps recruitment. ric Dustrude, a computer copter, which has a rotor span of science student at West­ 80 inches and a top speed of 65 ern, is the designer and mph. Ebuilder of the Cine-Hover Cam Women's Commission The innovative helicopter is "Pegasus," a radio-controlled able to fly under, around, and helicopter that carries a 16mm presents service awards over areas that full-sized helicop­ or 35mm movie camera with a ters or camera dolly systems can't Western's Women's Commission presented Distinguished Service video-assist camera. The inven­ reach. It is lightweight enough to Awards to Fairhaven College Professor Kathryn Anderson and to the tion was recommended for a fly near objects without blowing Sister to Sister Program, begun under the auspices of Western's Multicul­ Scientific and Technical them away or kicking up dust tural Services Center. Achievement Award from the which obscures the picture, a Academy of Motion Picture Anderson, who has served as director of the Women's Studies Pro­ problem in the industry known Arts and Sciences this year. gram since 1978, received her award for furthering women's studies and as "downwash." The camera is the empowerment of women at Western. Anderson is a 1985. recipient Together with his partners, mounted on three axes which al­ of an Excellence in Teaching Award and co-organized a noted project Jim Pearson and Walt Ferar of lows the operator to pan, tilt or and traveling exhibition on Washington women's heritage. California, Dustmde has filmed roll the camera. for television commercials, The Sister to Sister Program's award honored its creation of innovative In addition to his TV and film programs to enhance Western's retention of African American women music videos and feature films. work, Dustrude operates a local He can also take still photo­ students. This peer support program matches African American female aerial photography business. graphs with his 35-pound heli­ students who are new to Western with mentors, who act as role models Aerial Visions. and assist in the transition and adjustment to university life. Accent on Alumni Homecoming '95: Western's doors are opening Brownies et Homecoming '95 be your new biology building, the new ar­ gateway to Western for a chives building, and the newly weekend of fun on October remodeled Edens Hall. Watch for them L20 and 21. The weekend lineup The doors of Higginson Hall are in Sunset magazine includes faculty presentations, a also open to alumni this home­ fun run/walk, an old fashioned coming. For the first time. West­ Western Alumni Association's bonfire, and of course . . . the ern can offer affordable overnight Administrative Assistant Kristie Homecoming Salmon Barbecue. accommodations to alumni and Lundstrom created mouthwater­ You can also cheer the Vikes to their families in Higginson Hall. ing raspberry brownies as West­ "Shut-Out" Central at the football Of course, accommodations are in ern's official Homecoming food game. dorms—twin beds with a shared in 1992. Photo by Phtl Dwyer of Betlingham MmU bath—^but it is a great chance to Alumni are always welcome to Since then, the yummy morsels revisit Western's campus. get some friends together and re­ The October 1995 issue of Sun­ live your college days. Official in­ have become one of the most set magazine will feature Kristie's Western's doors are opening for popular features of the annual Homecoming but if you haven't formation and registration forms recipe. For a copy of the recipe, Homecoming celebration. been back to campus within the will be mailed in early September, pick up Sunset magazine or call last two years, you won't believe so mark your calendar and watch And, word is spreading about Western's Alumni Office at 1-800- how our "doors" have multiplied. your mail box. these unique chocolate treats. 676-6885. See the new science building, the

New York dance choreographer Jonathon Appels returned this past spring to teach at Fairhaven CoUege^ where as a student he created the '"he, she'" sculpture that stands in the college courtyard. His dance, ^ ft ion troupe, Company Appels, toured the Northwest hen Jonathon Appels while he taught classes at Fairhaven. Appels studied art at Fairhaven dancers (below) have been College in the early lauded internationally for '70s, he created a sculpture that expression and artistic interpretation. »still stands in the courtyard. A In many ways, he left a perma­ nent impression on the campus. Photo by Lori McGriff Boroughs This last spring, he returned to Fairhaven to teach and to con­ tinue sharing his sculptural begin­ sual arts, Appels often refers to his nings through teaching physical choreography as "sculptural." movement and phenomenologi­ Dance Magazine lauded its "picto­ cal philosophy classes. rial elements." In 1993, Appels Describing his return as "like a was the first recipient of a fellow­ ride on H.G. Wells' time ma­ ship in the name of the late Dance chine," Appels reminisced about Magazine editor-in-chief. Bill the early days of Fairhaven, Como. In making the award, the New York Foundation for the Arts "I always knew 1 would be back. called Appels "a pioneer in con­ For me, it was only a question of necting dance to other art forms." when," he said, while sitting a few feet from the "he, she" sculpture Company Appels has per­ he created in his youth to ques­ formed in Belgium, Canada, tion sexual identity. France, Germany, Poland, Hun­ gary, Romania, Croatia and Hol­ Appels continues to question. land. Appels also spent 1991 and In the '90s, he has been explor­ '92 in Belgium on a Fulbright Fel­ ing body movement and its con­ lowship, studying the principles nections to the mind and art. of the phenomenologist philoso­ He founded his own contempo­ pher Edmund Husserl. rary dance company in New York Of his choreography, Appels has Photo bv Tom Brazil City in 1979 and brought the said, "I love to question the laws eight-person troupe to Western of physics because I try to utilize student's search for identity. this spring. The company also ap­ I blinked, and I am here teach­ the body to express a transcen­ peared in Vancouver and Victoria, ing a class," Appels said. "It's very exciting, when you dence. My dance is more meta­ remove grades, all the questions B.C., at the Seattle Art Museum physical than physical." At other places, "people can get and at the Hult Center in Eugene, a B.A. and never find their own change," Appels said. "The kind Ore. Twenty-one years after leaving, voice," he said. "The powerful of questions we raise are impor­ the need to make an impression thing about Fairhaven is the tant to living a life." With his background in the vi- is still strong. "I was here once and NEW ALUMNI CLUB LIFE MEMBERS Kfell J. Abrahamsen Mark R. Anderson Robert S. Angel Loretta Smith Backstrom Ralph W. Bacon Brett Barnes Charles M. Barr Home Economics grads reunite Margarete C. Berg Stan and Susan Bianchi Beverly A. Bley Rodney and Adria Blume Richard K. Boice Lance R. Calloway "Gone But Not Forgotten" was a Selena E. Chan theme throughout the weekend, Stephanie M. Chan and was part of the inspiration for Maureen A. Christman the unusual centerpieces which Karen S. Christopher graced the luncheon tables: hats pre­ Beth Cooley viously worn by former home eco­ Tony and Pat Cubellis nomics faculty. All the hats were col­ Ronald and Bunny Cummins lected by Dr. Dorothy Ramsland, Judith M, Daniels former chair of the department. Julietta Davis Frank and Barbara I>e Freytas Dr. Ramsland, the driving force Dick and Marleen Dixon behind the reunion, was pleased Michael and Leslie Dobias with both the number of alumni Gregory A. Doten Paul E. Drotz who came back to Western, and the Jeremy W. Dunn hundreds of alumni who responded Wayne H. Ehlers to a work experience survey that was Janet M. Espinosa Photo by Kristie Lundstrom mailed out in advance. K. Mike Fankhauser Joel and Leslie Ferrell "Always Part of the Western Community" Activities included a reception in Jeffrey M. Franklin the Solarium (the location of the former de­ John Besancon Gargett hat was the message delivered by partment), an Alumni Market Place on Eden's Dr. Jim Gibson President Karen Morse to over 100 second floor patio, a luncheon and program Rick Giesa home economics alumni who returned in the Viking Union Lounge, a sculpture walk, Chris Goldsmith and an overnight in Eden's Hall. Scott L. Grieben Tto Western's campus June 23 and 24 at the Tamra Gutscher Home Economics Reunion Luncheon in the The University's Chair Collection, which Mark A. Hardie,. IH Viking Union Lounge. The home economics originated in the home economics department Philip Hatfield department was cancelled as an academic and is now under curatorship of the Western Larry W. Hayes program at Western in 1992-93. Gallery, was displayed. The collection includes Gordon Heimbigner Kenneth and Janet Henderson The weekend back on Western's campus, more than 60 chairs, many of which were cre­ ated by internationally acclaimed designers. Tami Hendrickson hosted by the Alumni Association and planned Corola K, Hoag by a committee of former faculty and gradu­ Home economics alumni are working to Kim Hulford-Williams ates, was designed to reconnect the alumni raise enough money to get the Chair Collec­ Dr. J, Granville Jensen with the university, and to reaffirm that they tion out of storage. If you are interested in John L. Kerndt % . A-s • • will always remain an important part of West­ contributing, please contact Jennifer Rick of Steve Kink ______. _ Paul and Leigh Rae Toms Kittlnger ern. the Western Foundation at (360) 650-3616. Sheryll Rose Klein Brad and Sherry Klemmt Marilyn Klose Clayton and Gertrude Knittel Life Members Club Update Wayne Koistinen Gretchen Leon Lake By Kristie Lundstrom Jan F. Landberg Alumni Association's Life Member Coordinator Charles and Pauline LeWarne Brian Lewis he annual WWU Alumni Club Life Member Din Richard "Cy" and B. Lyn Lindberg legislature. Chris Goldsmith, alumni Kristie Linde and Brian Moen ner and Cruise took place on April 28 at the Seattle director, gave updates on current Todd J. Lindley TYacht Club. With 110 dedicated Western alumni and alumni events and club statistics. Beth E. Mamet friends in attendance, it was the most successful Life Mem­ Dr. Jerry R. May ber event to date. During the cruise. Life Member Jeff Franklin ('90), was asked "what made Fat AMta Miyahira What a splendid night the distinguished group had din­ him join as a Life Member?" Being a David G. Moore ing on a scrumptious Italian buffet prepared by the chefs prudent Western graduate, Jeff re­ Martin F. Muench at the Seattle Yacht Club. Then at eight, they cruised Lake sponded, "1 found there to be many Sheryl A, McCracken-Mullen Union on the "Sightseer" with a spectacular view of Se­ benefits that motivated me to join, H. Tim Novak attle at night. Once returned to shore, our alumni were such as having my name engraved on Kelley A. O'Reilly treated to a sundae bar with fresh strawberries and home­ the perpetual plaque in the Alumni Dennis Ogden made ice cream. House, receiving a brass-on-smoked- Denise Davis-Ogden WWU President Karen Morse was on hand to give an glass replica of my diploma and an Life member Jeff Franklin Kevin E. Olden overview of the latest happenings on campus and in the invitation to this annual function. Of Frank E. Osterhaus course, it makes more sense to pay the Lizziellen Belcher Owen one- time $500 lifetime dues than to pay Patricia Payton-Dailey the annual renewal of $25. Over 30 years 50 Year-Gold Seal Reunion time, that's quite a savings." Thanks, Angela Deadra Perry Jeff! Michael Pittis Wenderly Porterfield Door prizes were given out to add to C.H. Richards the festivities and big congratulations Suzanne Rivord went to Robin Russell, William Brown, TheoJ. Roddy Randy Hurlow and Tony Larson who Lois M. Romer each received a set of WWU glassware. Robin Russell Lyle Morse was the big winner with a sunny yellow alumni squall jacket. William C. Schmitt Adrian C. Shields With hugs and warm wishes the Jon Sitkin 17^ group departed, looking forward to next Cecil C. Thomas year's event which has already been June Hardin Thomas scheduled for April 20, 1996. After five Maureen Ott Trainor years, the Life Member Club has set a Patrick A. Tuttle precedent for all future get togethers. rictwcLl Linove arc more than MJ aiiimm who rctiinica to Western's campus fora Jeffrey VanKleeck reunion. Some atumni were celebratuv; their 50-vear reunion (the Classes of 1945 Are you interested in becoming a Lisa M. Verage and 46) and some were from the Gold Seal Society/which represents alumni who WWU Alumni Club Life Member? We'll Solveig Vinje ^<^raduated more than 50 years ayo. One alumnus, Tryi^ve Blix, was from the gladly send you a membership form and George W. Walk Class of 1928. answer any questions. Please call Kristie Joyce Taylor Wallace Lundstrom at Alumni House, 650-3353 Dick and Annie Youngberg______or 1-800-676-6885. Alumni News Distinguished Alumnus Award nomination forms available Nominations are due by December 31, 1995, for the 1996 WWU Dis­ tinguished Alumnus Award. As one of Westent's top honors, the Distinguished Alumnus Award goes annually to a Western graduate in recognition of a "lifetime" of achievement in a particular career or field. Nominees must have actually graduated from Western or one of its predecessor institutions. Nominating packets should include a letter of nomination, a current resume or vita, a letter of support for the nomination and any other supporting material such as magazine or newspaper articles. This past year's recipient was Dr. James Ford, former president of Sk­

agit Valley College, who was cited for his lifelong dedication to higher Photo by Kristi Lundstrom education in this state and elsewhere. Political science grads meet with Ralph Munro in Olympia Nominations should be addressed to Distinguished Alumnus Award Secretary of State Ralph Munro (Class of '66) hosted a reception for about 30 Committee, Alumni House, Western Washington University, Bellingham, political science graduates from Pierce and Thurston counties in May. (Left to right) WA 98225-9199. JudyMcNickle ('66), Angie Wirkkala ('92), Dr. Kenneth Hoover (chair of Western's Political Science Department), and Secretary of State Ralph Munro caught up on Alumni Board members named state politics and departmental news. Mark Hardie ('53) took possession of the WWU Alumni Association gavel in May as Kenneth Cox ('85) completed his year as association president. In other action during the WWU Alumni Board's spring meeting, Ray Foster ('84) was named president- and Tony Larson ('88) was named treasurer for the coming year. By Chris Goldsmith/Alumni Director New members of the board's executive committee ur hearty thanks to those Western were also elected. They include: Kelly Guise ('91), Allan grads whoVe been turning out in Darr ('73), Karen Hulford ('69), Jon Sitkin ('84), and rewarding numbers for a recent Robin Russell ('82). Ostring of alumni events held around the re­ gion. Four board members ended six-year terms on the ’immhoaTd: Gary Grim ('81), Marilyn Klose ('63), Alvin About 30 political science grads from Arkills ('87) and Chuck LeWarne ('55). LeWarne, who Pierce and Thurston counties joined politi­ is also a past president of the WWU Alumni Associa­ cal science faculty and several student in­ tion, had served more than 15 years with the associa­ terns in Olympia for a reception and depart­ tion. ment update at Secretary of State Ralph Munro's (Class of '66) office. Dr. Kenneth Three new board members were also elected to ini­ Hoover, department chair, introduced the tial three-year terms. They are: Bart Shilvock ('76) from students and faculty and brought the alumni Seattle, David G. Moore ('83) from Mount Vernon, up to date on departmental and Western Photo by Lori McGriff Boroughs and Reed Zulauf ('83) from Puyallup. happenings. Our congratulations to all of these fine volunteers! More than 175 alumni from Skagit County joined forces in March for a sneak preview of the new Skagit River Brewing Company's microbrewery in Mount Vernon. Interest was so intense for that event that we had to turn Alumni Association tacos away another 75 Skagit Valley alums, with a promise that we'd do another win Ski to Sea accolades one soon. The Alumni Association participated in Bellingham's And on two different dates, large groups of Western alumni took to the Ski-to-Sea Festival for the very first time this year, and Tacoma Dome to represent WWU in our own section, as the Seattle Super- what a fabulous team they were. The only racing they sonics played the Minnesota Timberwolves. did during the day, however, was preparing the fastest College of Business and Economics Dean Dennis Murphy got in the last taco. word to more than 100 CBE graduates at Giggles Comedy Club in Seattle's University District in April. Attendees enjoyed some great comedy, as well The "Ya Sure, You Betcha They're Good" Viking Taco booth performed with all the grace and stamina of a as several Alumni Association-hosted munchies during the evening. first-rate athletic team. Executive Director Chris Gold­ As noted elsewhere in this issue, more than 100 of our WWU Alumni smith ('74) was taco grillmaster, along with the rest of Club Life Members took the opportunity to join us at the Seattle Yacht Club the Alumni Office staff, Catherin Ward ('90), Jennifer in April for a dinner/reception and a cruise of the Lake Washington Ship Huber ('94) and Kristie Lundstrom. Working in perfect Canal and Lake Union. synchronization while taking orders and preparing the We also enjoyed celebrating two reunions: Home economics alumni re­ tacos were Robin Russell ('82), Kelly Guise ('91), Eliza­ turned in June, and a 50-year reunion for the classes of 1945 & 1946 in July. beth D’Alessandro ('92), Larry Lundstrom ('76) and Traci Lynch ('95). Good going, team! Look for the booth next And don't forget Homecoming this fall, which is set for Friday and Satur­ year; they'll be happy to sell you a delicious Viking Taco. day, October 20 & 21. Events will include the traditional fireworks display on Friday evening and the now-famous homecoming salmon barbecue prior Are you interested in participating in the actual race? to the Western vs. Central football game at Civic Field. Numerous student We are looking for alums to participate in next year's sponsored events also are on tap, so mark your calendars and watch for an festivities. Phone the Alumni House at 1-800-676-6885 or 650-3353 and ask for Kristie Lundstrom. upcoming mailing. Finally, thanks for all the letters and calls of support for our redesign of the alumni publication. And yes. Window on Western does replace resume. e-mail addresses wanted Keep the communication coming. We would appreciate your ideas for Western alumni are asked to send in their e-mail alumni features. addresses to the Alumni Office. An alumni net­ work is in the works. Alums can contact Western via e-mail as well at alumni@wwu. edu. f Hands of tf

What horticultural delights are hidden amidst the green­ ery of Western's campus? While searching for the rumored great Gingko tree, we discovered many other plant speci­ mens, some emblazoned with folklore and unsubstanti­ ated roots, others of the everyday variety, but quite nota­ bly only found in the Northwest. n the fall of 1899, the Yes, Western is blessed with a Gingko tree, a dinosaur of campus of the New trees, ancient and proud. It can be found to the left of Old Whatcom State Normal Main, near Edens Hall. Its fan-shaped leaves and rough School was swampy and bark help identify it. covered with logs and Another tree shouts for recognition as well. An Oriental stumps. The grounds in Plane tree—believed to have originated from a cutting from front of the main building had the original Hippocrates Tree on Kos in the Aegean Sea, been partially cleared and where the first physician lectured to his students—was wooden sidewalks were built over the muddy, bare earth. Such was the i’li planted by former Western president Charles J. Flora. As scene that greeted 88 students at 10 o'clock in the morning on Septem­ Flora notes in his book, "Normal College Knowledge," he ber 6 of that year, when the first session of the new school began. The was given two cuttings from the tree in appreciation for principal. Dr. Edward T. Mathes, and his six faculty members were con­ speaking to a meeting of British Columbia physicians. He fident that the new institution would attract many students. Their con­ planted one cutting at his home, the other just to the right fidence was justified; by the end of the first year, 264 students were as one enters the Fairhaven College underpass heading enrolled and two additional faculty members were hired. south. Over the years, the name of the school changed several times. The The Empress of China tree stands in elegant broad-leafed physical campus changed as well, from 10 acres hewn from the sides of a splendor between Haggard Hall and Wilson Library. This hill to 190 acres and one of the most attractive colleges in the nation. All tree is favored by many for its cooling moments of shade this was guided by many hands throughout the generations. The first ■f t in the summer and its sculpture-like branches in winter. students and staff planted many of the oldest trees and plants. For Western's gardeners, the caretakers who inherited the expanses of green lawn, patches The greatest of nature finds can be discovered just be­ of ivy and towering trees, it is like caring for a living canvas. hind campus. The Sehome Hill Arboretum stands where there was once only barren land littered by logging debris. Archival records indicate that a formal landscaping plan for the cam­ Today its tree and plant life are managed and protected pus was set in place in 1908, the year after the addition of the wings to for future generations. Old Main, followed in 1909 by concrete sidewalks, which replaced the boardwalks. From those early days, the plan was to leave The creation of the arboretum was the result of concern an expanse of green in front of Old Main. Through the in the late 1950s by Glenn Jordan, a long-time head gar­ 1950s, most classes were held in this stately building, dener at Western. As Flora notes in his colorful account, which on one side looked out onto a playground for Jordan requested that this land be set aside and that a plant­ physical education classes and children attending the P ing plan be put in place for the entire campus. The dia­ Campus School. ^ — logue went something like this notation in "Normal Col­ lege Knowledge": Architects have been inspired to do some of their best work at Western. Many of the buildings have won "Sometimes I get really tired. I plant something and then national recognition. With each new building came a we tear it out to put in a new building. I don't feel like I molding of the landscape and gardens nearby. get anjwhere. There is no permanence in anything I do," Jordan reportedly told Flora, then the university president. Highlights over the years included the completion of Western's main library in 1928, which for many years Flora responded positively, setting a committee in place stood amid a wide expanse of lawn on all sides. In 1962, to create such an arboretum. As he noted in his book, "Life two wings were added. Additions to Wilson Library, was tough for a gardener, especially one who cherished completed in 1972, doubled the capacity of the build­ living monuments." ing and included the stairstepped, terraced area. By the The arboretum officially came into existence in 1974, a late 1960s, the academic heart of the campus had living monument with specimens of the Northwest. The shifted to a group of mostly new buildings surround­ Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department, in coopera­ ing a red brick square with the emblematic Fisher Foun­ tion with the university, manages 165 acres of this off­ tain, named for a former campus president. i' ‘ shoot of the Chuckanut Mountains. Thirty-five acres are In 1970, a new campus for Fairhaven College was college-owned. The arboretum serves as a natural outdoor completed, nestled in the trees. Built in an attempt to laboratory for biology, geology and environmental stu­ avoid the impersonal effects of an institution grown dents. large, the landscaping here included a pond as center- In autumn, with the colors of the leaves reflecting piece to a small cluster community. sprinkles of sunlight, a visitor is struck by the awe of na­ Today, the campus continues to extend southward toward Fairhaven ture. The park is made up of thousands of towering Dou­ College with the addition of Arntzen Hall, Environmental Science Cen­ glas firs and western hemlocks, maples, red alder, black ter, Parks Hall, and the new Chemistry and Biology buildings. Land­ cottonwoods, western red cedars, yews, wild plums and scaping in combination with architecture continues to shape the iden­ cherry trees. Sword ferns, snowberry bushes, thimbleber- tity of the campus. The mall area between the new science complex ries, huckleberries, Oregon grape, flowering honeysuckle features evergreen-covered mounds bordered with rocks, designed to vines, salal, red elderberry, ocean spray, kinnikinik and lady represent the San Juan Islands. ferns nestle beneath the trees. , Western's nationally renowned Outdoor Sculpture Collection at Wild bleeding heart, tiger lily, lady slipper, pink star present includes 22 works, many of which are integrated into the natu­ flower, buttercup varieties, yellow yarrow and fireweed ral setting. The blending of nature, art, architecture and human-guided create a canvas of color in their seasons. Numerous fungi, landscaping is softened by the work of the campus gardeners and their including the rare coral root orchid, can be spotted along­ support staff. side the steep curving trails of the park. From the rough hewn boardwalks of the earliest days to the patterned For the wanderer or those in search of solitude, the natu­ brickways of today, the physical environment of the campus is fitting ral beauty of Western's campus invites discovery. Much for the academic goals of the institution. For those who are contempla­ like the great Gingko tree, living monuments continue to tive in nature, spots can be found under the shade of trees or on benches stand despite the test of time. lining Red Square on late summer afternoons. Sculptures tucked away in unexpected places and the walkways of the arboretum on Sehome Hill offer a setting for quiet reflection. The transformation is not yet ; Sehome Hill Arboretum maps and brochures are avail­ complete. Like a living canvas, the campus continues to be colored and able at Western's Visitor Center. shaped by many hands. Generations

The campus in 1909 (above) was anchored by a completed Old Main, but much of the grounds was still unmanicured. Only a few months earlier, a formal landscaping plan began. "Kibbe" pond, later filled in, is in the foreground of what was then Whatcom Normal School.

The main building at New Whatcom State Normal School was completed in 1896. The school did not open until three years later, however, since operating funds had not been provided by the state legislature. By the time the first students arrived, the land surrounding the school had been partially cleared, but fallen logs and stumps remained (top left).

Music professor Don Walter leads the Western marching band on Waldo Field in this campus photo from the 1950s (above). The field is the present site of Red Square and Haggard Hall. Campus School is in the background. The house at its right was the college health center.

The aerial photo (above right) shows the En­ vironmental Studies building under construc­ tion in the early 70s and the campus today (right). Since the earlier photo, additions to campus include: Amtzen Hall, Parks Hall, the Chemistry Building, Biology Building and the Ross Engineering Technology Building.

Photo by Lori McGriff Boroughs / Aerial Visions Investments inCEIccellence Kaiser named foundation president ellingham investment executive Markell Kaiser has been elected president of the Western Foundation Board of Directors for 1995- 96. Kaiser is chief operating officer of Saturna Capital Corpora­ Btion and has served in a variety of volunteer leadership roles for the foundation. Together with husband Nick, the Kaisers fund an annual professorship in the College of Business and Economics specializing in international business. In addition, the Kaisers are active members of the Presidents Club and have co-chaired the WWU Parents Fund Campaign. Their daughter Jane is a third-year student at Western. As foundation president, Kaiser will oversee a board of 24 volunteers, each serving a three-year term. The board meets on a quarterly basis, and is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the Western alumna Kelli Kuljis Linville (WWU Classes of'74 and '81) is joined by foundation's fiscal stability and helping to initiate her husband Will Roehl (left) as they receive a special plaque from Western a wide range of fund-raising programs. Foundation Board of Directors past president Red Haskell. The plaque recognizes Roehl and Linville as the "500th Members" of Western's Presidents Club. Since During 1994-95, the foundation board made unrestricted grants to the club's founding in 1985, its members have contributed more than $20 million the university totaling more than $200,000. In addition, the board en­ to support Western programs. Members like Roehl and Linville contribute $1,000 sured the appropriate deposit and use of approximately $2.5 million in annually. annual gifts designated for specific purposes by donors. Also joining Kaiser as new foundation officers for 1995-96 are: vice president — Dick Pedersen, investment executive with the Bellingham office of Dain Bosworth; secretary ~ Moose Zurline (WWU Class of '50), Bellingham marketing and sales specialist; treasurer - James Doud, Jr., president of Mathew G. Norton Company of Seattle. Elected as members-at-large to serve on the foundation's executive committee are: Barbara French Duzan (WWU Class of '84) from Friday $10,000 in endowed scholarship support from Miriam Snow Mathes.... $5,000 in support for the Western Design Center from Zelco Industries.... $59,700 from Flarbor and Seattle resident Robert Flelsell, president of Wilder Construc­ the Estate of Bessie Bostwick to fund a scholarship endowment.... $15,000 from tion in Bellingham. Immediate past president of the board is F. Murray the National Environmental Policy Institute to establish a scholarship in honor "Red" Haskell. Alumni President and Puyallup resident Mark A. Hardie of A1 Swift.....a sailboat worth $7,500 for the sailing club from Dexter (WWU Classes of '53 and '60) also will join the board as an ex-officio McCulloch.....$5,000 in scholarship support from Charles and June member for the coming year. Ross.... $8,000 to fund annual scholarships and build a permanent endowment from Tempress, Inc.... $5,000 to support CBE activities from Bellingham Sash t i / ♦ w - -fi-: .& Door.....$5,000 in unrestricted support frcpm the Estate of Miriam Crellin.... $15,000 from the Mark and Blanche Harrington Foundation to sup­ our graduates who have gone into port CBE activities.... $35,000 in scholarship support from Marriott Food Ser­ Washington the profession. The fact that so vices to celebrate the company's 35th Anniversary with Western.... $50,000 from many publishers supported the Wilder Construction to initiate a distinguished professorship benefiting Hux­ lab is the best possible endorse­ ley College and CBE.... $69,000 in property from Floyd Sandell.....$5,000 to fund newspapers a Journalism computer lab from The News Tribune.... $5,000 to support the ment of the journalism program Vehicle Research Institute's Neon project from the Chrysler Corpora­ support at Western." 1 tion.... $14,000 to support the Center for Economic Education from Economics America Washington.... $10,000 from Clifford and Theresa Schmierer to es­ The project was designed by tablish a scholarship in memory of Kurt Schmierer $5,000 to support the Jour­ journalism Professor Carolyn Dale, chair of nalism computer lab from Peter Horvitz.... $5,000 in unrestricted support from the department from 1990-94, in Barney and Joyce Yorkston $5,000 from Key Bank to sponsor the Company computer lab consultation with the depart­ Appels project.... $7,000 from Boeing to study development of a high school, ournalism students at Western ment's Professional Advisory community college and university curriculum in Engineering Technol­ Committee. McKay, as the new ogy.....$50,000 in endowed scholarship support from the late Thomas will write and edit stories in chair beginning Spring of 1994, Horn.... $12,788 from the Bellingham Central Lions Club for Speech Pathol­ ogy and Audiology equipment.....$5,000 in unrestricted support from Tosco the region's most advanced took up the fund-raising task. Northwest Co.... $5,000 from the Gannett Foundation to support the Journal­ Jjournalism laboratory, beginning Western's journalism program ism computer lab..... $25,000 in surplus equipment from The Boeing fall quarter. is particularly noted in the region Co.... $100,000 from Gordon and Alice Fraser to fund a unitrust.....$10,000 from the Estate of Frank C. Brooks to establish scholarships for the College of The 20-station lab will feature for producing reporters and edi­ Business and Economics.... $10,000 from Marriott Food Services to provide Macintosh computers and ad­ tors for both weekly and daily annual scholarships..... $10,000 in unrestricted annual support from vanced software used to edit and newspapers. Microsoft.... $22,517 from the Estate of Miriam Crellin.....$5,000 from Robert design newspapers, magazines Keller and Pat Karlberg to support the Kathleen Keller Scholarship.... $5,000 to Journalism has one of the high­ support the Veit Memorial Scholarship from Jim and Candace Doud.... $30,337 and other publications. The lab est percentages of alumni giving will have full hookups to the In­ from Jean Towne to fund a gift annuity.....$5,314 from the Lion's Hearing Foun­ among Western departments. In dation to support the Speech Pathology and Audiology Dept.... $5,000 from ternet, and will receive national September, the department will Charles and June Ross to supplement the Ross Scholarship Endowment....$5,000 newswires. Classes in newswriting, celebrate its 25th Anniversary to support the Vehicle Research Institute from Wilder Construction.... $5,000 copy editing and design, and re­ with a gathering on campus. The in equipment to support the Technology Dept, and flatbed tmck valued at $21,000 porting will move into the new department's founder, the late for the Vehicle Research Institute (VRI) from The Boeing Co.... $5,000 from facility, located in College Hall. Peoples State Bank to fund an endowed scholarship.... $36,000 to support a Gerson Miller, is honored with new Chemistry Dept, program from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust.... $7,200 Newspapers in Washington con- two department scholarships in cash and equipment for the English Dept, from the Signpost Press.... five tributed more than $56,000, funded by a memorial in his laser printers for the Engineering Technology Dept, valued at $6,975 from which was matched by the univer­ name. Tektronix..... $5,000 to fund minority scholarships from Seafirst Bank.....$131,471 from the Estate of Paul Woodring to fund scholar­ sity. Contributions came from The department enrolls about daily newspapers representing ships.... $10,000 from US Bank to fund minority scholarships.....$10,000 for the 140 majors in sequences in news- Kaiser Professorship from Alpha Technologies and Fred Kaiser.... $51,000 from roughly 90 percent of the state's editorial, public relations and en­ Red and Betty Haskell to supplement the Haskell Scholarship Endowment and circulation, and a large share of vironmental journalism. In addi­ to support the Western Crew program.... an electric Ford Escort from Puget Sound weekly newspapers as well. tion to Dale and McKay, full time Power and Light Co. valued at $17,685 for the VRI.... $10,000 to sponsor the faculty include Professors Lyle Viking Golf Tournament from Haggen Foods.... scientific journals from SPIE "We are delighted not only at valued at $18,854 for Wilson Library.....$5,500 in scholarship support from the the contributions received but at Harris, Tim Pilgrim and Pete American Association of University Women.... $15,000 from Ernst Gayden the response of so many publish­ Steffens. The department also uti­ to fund the Huxley College Lecture Series.... $10,000 from Bent Faber to create ers," said Journalism Chair Floyd lizes several adjunct professors to the Eunice Faber Endowment.... $10,000 from Margit Loser and $10,000 from McKay. "Essentially, when we ask teach special subjects. Frances Frazier to fund the Double Eagle Scholarship Endowment. for a contribution, we are 'selling' 10 "The Campaign for Western" targets raising $18 million for campus enrichment October 7 kickoff to publicly announce capital campaign

support across all areas of campus. It will include all gifts, big and Western Washington University small, and provide an opportu­ will publicly announce the most nity for everyone who cares about ambitious fund-raising campaign this university to make a differ­ in its history at a gala kickoff cel­ ence," said Haskell. "It will pro­ ebration scheduled for the vide a special opportunity for evening of Saturday, October 7, Campaign alumni to make a difference like in Carver Gymnasium. The Cam­ never before." paign for Western pursues a goal of raising $18 million by Decem­ The Western Washington Uni­ ber 31, 1996, under the theme versity Board of Trustees has offi­ "Opening Doors to Tomorrow." cially endorsed the campaign. In addition, the Trustees have pro­ "Through The Campaign for vided a broad range of "naming" Western, we are determined to provide the types of programs and opportunities to recognize cam­ paign donors who provide a sig­ resources that our students de­ nificant investment in the future serve," said President Karen W. ff Morse. "The campaign will pro­ of the university. vide the margin of excellence nec­ to Tc^fyyC'^/UfU/ Naming opportunities begin at essary to make Western a the $5,000 level and continue pacesetter among universities of upwards of $5 million to name a its type," she added. accepting the status quo or forg­ • $5 million for Scholarships university college. Western Foundation past-presi­ ing ahead by seeking private in­ and Fellowships, as investments "This campaign will take West­ dent and Bellingham civic leader vestments. We choose to forge in the best and brightest. ern to the next level of academic F. Murray "Red" Haskell has ahead," he said. • $2 million for the Arts, to ap­ achievement," said Morse. "It will agreed to chair the volunteer- Five broad initiatives, each with plaud the essence of the human help us to build on our existing driven campaign and lead its co­ a specific dollar goal, have been spirit. strengths and ensure a unique ordinating committee. Haskell is identified as campaign priorities. educational experience for today's chairman of the board of the • $1.5 million for International students and for those yet to Within each initiative, numerous Initiatives, to prepare for the cen­ Haskell Corporation, located in special projects have been de­ come." Bellingham. tury of the Pacific Rim. signed in an attempt to represent For more information regarding "This campaign comes at a criti­ the collective goals of the entire • $2.5 million in on-going an­ The Campaign for Western or to cal time for higher education in campus community. Campaign nual support and other special sign up as a campaign volunteer, the state and in the nation," said initiatives include; projects. please call the Western Founda­ Haskell. "Institutions like Western • $7 million for Teaching and "The Campaign for Western tion at (360) 650-3027. find themselves at a crossroads of Research Enrichment, to create will focus on creating permanent sorts, faced with the challenge of the classrooms of the future. endowments to provide critical Fraser Hall honors Western benefactors

Western benefactors Alice and Gordon ''Bus" Fraser flank president Karen Morse outside the newly renamed Fraser Hall. The complex was renamed in their honor on June 8.

a variety of pro­ couple's generosity will benefit grams. the College of Business and Eco­ Both Frasers at­ nomics, the music department, tended Western. the biology department, student Alice Fraser gradu­ scholarships, science equipment ated from Western and lecturers. when It was still "The Frasers' interest in a broad Bellingham Nor­ range of university programs mal School, and makes naming the Lecture Halls n honor of Western's single Fraser Hall, as it will be known "Bus" Fraser attended Western be­ building an ideal way to honor largest donors, the Lecture to students, will permanently fore transferring to the University their tremendous loyalty and sup­ Halls complex has been re­ honor the Bellingham couple's of Washington. Bus Fraser is a port," said President Karen Morse. Inamed The Gordon H. and Alice generosity to and support of uni­ long-time business and civic "They are very special people, and C. Fraser Hall. The renaming took versity programs. Since joining leader, and owned Fraser we are very gratified to be able to place at a special ceremony fol­ the Presidents Club in 1985, the Chevrolet among other interests. show our respect and gratitude in lowing the June 8 meeting of the Frasers have provided more than this way." WWU Board of Trustees. $2 million to enrich and support Through two unitrusts, the 11 Headliners Western graduate He is currently the University Governor names allup reservation, is a graduate of named president of of Pennsylvania's Dorothy Swaine Juarez King County the University of Puget Sound Thomas Professor, which is the Law School and a Blackfeet Na­ demographers most senior faculty position of the Superior Court Judge tion tribal member. She has association Populations Study Center. Before Deborah Juarez, a 1983 worked for the past five years as Douglas S. Massey ('74) is the going to the University of Penn­ Fairhaven College graduate and staff attorney for the Native new president of the Population sylvania, he was the director of advisor for American Project of Evergreen Association of Latin American Studies at the Western's Law Legal Services, representing tribes America, a University of Chicago. and Diversity on treaty rights, protection of professional Massey is also co-author of Program, has natural and cultural resources, organization "American Apartheid: Segrega­ been named and child welfare. She is only the for demogra­ tion and the Making of the to the King third Native American to serve in phers. Underclass," a sociological analy­ County Supe­ the state court system. rior Court Massey sis of black residential integration Juarez was previously a King in 20th century America bench by Gov. County public defender until graduated Lowry. with a bach­ (Harvard, 1993). He has a new 1990, when she began working elor of science degree from West­ release this year entitled, The Governor described Juarez with Evergreen Legal Services. She ern and later earned his master's "Miracles on the Border," which as a "positive role model in the is an experienced trial lawyer and and Ph.D. from Princeton. While is a look at Mexican folk art paint­ court" and "a real success story" has been a Superior Court judge at Western from 1970-74, Massey ings and their connections to after announcing the appoint­ pro tern for two years. Mexican migration to the United completed three majors: sociol­ ment. -Source: The Seattle Times ogy/anthropology, psychology States. Juarez, who grew up on the Puy- and Spanish. Vance to run for State Superintendent of , v" / ^ - Public Instruction : jf- ’ spotlight on Sports Metropolitan King County Councilman and Western alum­ nus Chris Vance, a 1984 graduate in political science, is running for Western ends athletic year on high note Superintendent of Public Instruc­ ll-American perfor­ Easley also placed fourth and team all-league picks. tion in 1996. mances, a trip to na­ Balderson fifth at nationals in The Vikings placed third and Vance, who is making speeches tionals and three league 1994. fourth, respectively, in women's Achampionships highlighted around the state in anticipation Western's track team won the and men's tennis at the NAIA Pa­ Western's spring sports season. of the nonpartisan race, is one of Pacific Northwest Athletic Con­ cific Northwest Region Champi­ two announced candidates who Four Viking track & field ath­ ference men's title and tied for the onships. The No. 1 women's will challenge two-term Superin­ letes earned National Associaton women's crown. Hurdler Peter doubles team of Meggan tendent Judith Billings. The other of Intercollegiate Athletics All- Myers (So., Yakima/West Valley) Caddigan (So., Woodinville) and is Olympia real estate developer American honors by placing was named Outstanding Male Maggie McDonald (Fr., Seattle/ Ron Taber. among the top six at the national Performer at the meet and Kelven Seattle Prep) narrowly missecT championships. "Pee Wee" Halsell received Coach out on a trip to nationals, reach­ Vance describes himself as a of the Year honors. ing the finals at regionals. conservative who will push for a Dee Balderson (Sr., Kennewick) return to basic academics and dis­ The Viking Western won a grand final in cipline in schools. He believes men's golf the women's junior varsity-eight Three named basketball All-Americans that his lack of a professional edu­ team placed at the Pacific Coast Rowing cation background is a plus, set­ Three Western Washington University basketball play­ 15th at the Championships. Placing second ting him apart from the education ers received NAIA All-American honors. NAIA Na­ were the women's open-eight establishment. Vance, elected to • Women's center Gina Sampson (Jr., Kirkland/ tional Cham­ and novice-eight. the County Council in 1993, pre­ Redmond) was a third-team choice and forward pionships af­ Football and basketball viously served three years in the Shannon Anderson Gn, Woodinville) received hon­ ter earning its state House of Representatives. first national standouts named 1994- orable mention. Also receiving honorable mention -Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer recognition was men's forward Harold Doyal (Sr. trip since 95 athletes of the year Belle vue/Interlake). 1986 by win­ A football player who got Meinert named a ning the NAIA down and dirty and a basketball • Sampson averaged 16.6 points per game and ranked West Region player who cleaned the boards person of influence No. 19 nationally in rebounding with an 11.0 aver­ Champion­ are The Marina Restaurant & David Meinert ('90) was a age. Anderson scored at a 15.9 clip. ship. Todd Bayside Cafe/Western Washing­ double major (philosophy and The duo helped the women's team to a 21-8 record Waltmire (So., ton University 1994-95 male and economics) at Western when the and a No. 22 rating in the final NAIA Division I Na­ Snohomish), female Athletes of the Year and worst thing happened: He gradu­ tional Poll. who tied for will have their names added to ated. To make a short story 30th indi­ shorter, he inadvertently became • Doyal led the 16-12 men's squad with a 17.8 scoring the G. Robert Ross Memorial Tro- vidually at na- phy. one of the hottest music and average. tionals, re­ nightclub promoters in the state. Rover Bill Christensen (Sr., Se------—...... ceived region and league all- attle/Shorecrest), who helped Pacific Magazine, in recognition finished second in the women's star honors as did Kale Dyer (Jr., the Viking football team lead the of his off-beat and highly success­ discus with a school-record toss Enumclaw) and Mark Leibold (Jr., nation in scoring defense (12.5 ful booking business, named him of 148-11, four inches further Everett/Cascade). avg.), is Western's male Athlete one of the "100 People of Influ­ than her previous personal best, of the Year. Gina Sampson (Jr., ence" in the state. Western also won the PNWAC and Jennifer Campbell (Jr., Se- Kirkland/Redmond), title with Steve Card being named "With an eye for unusual poster attle/Highline) placed third in the who ranked among the national Coach of the Year. art and a knack for getting 2,000 women's 3,000 meters (10:08.27). leaders in rebounding, is the Vi­ flyers around town in a flash, he The women's softball team kings' female Athlete of the Year. Scott Easley (Sr., Indianola/ now books live music three nights reached post-season play for the North Kitsap) was sixth in the a week, as well as 'Seattle Slam' first-time in its three-year history. heptathalon with 4,359 points, a poetry on Wednesdays," Pacific First baseman Tawnya Miller (So., personal best and the third-high- notes. He is booking Bumber- Olympia/North Thurston), out­ est score in school history. shoot's rock music this year, and fielder Jackie VanDerVorst (Sr., he manages several bands, as well For Balderson and Easley, it was Brinnon/Quilcene) and shortstop as produces Northwest shows of the second straight year that they Patti Wales (Sr., Kent/Kent-Merid- national acts. had earned All-American honors. ian) were all unanimous first- -Source: Pacific Magazine ,/S9Dip^ld p9ip9UI pUB spq 'uoqiuiPH 9pa pupqsnq I9q q;iM *Z86I ,/SUOlJ9UIV P sanjoid :SS93 pn;ijids UC9II9UIV 9ai;pjn^ \vdo\ sj9; j9qp8o; ^9;pnppi8 qsqSu^ ZZ6I ^ Ul UI9JS9M OJ 9mP9 'UIV9JJS ^ PPld ons p su§TS„ p^im >[ooq S,U9JPITH3 -SCUI OqM J9ipp9d §UlJ9pU^M p9yP9q 'UMopqsv eu99qs puuintp ui9;s9m pup S9iui± sdpSuy soj dqg 'jsog uojSui B paqsitqnd Xpu939i '9;^np^j§ 9§9i -qsvjw dill JOj p9>[iOM spq oqM '9moJ3 -u9>[Ojq V p 9q; puB oq^pi 'ZI-ZI8 *d 'uoiqp9 9661 'vipddop qo3 SuTjpooM 1661 ^ ^aiouipoj uo^ •SS9JJ 99SS9UU9X JO AjlSJ9AlUn ^q^ {Bjni UI ino SuiiuoD i9Scu99i ’/bu^ ^OOg ppOM Ul ,,SUP91J9UIV Aq p9qsqqnd si pup 986I 01 p9iP9d •9jn;EU §unoA V p pui^jp 9q:i :sp^9iq; ;oid upisVv uo uoip9ps p 9;ojM 'suoi; ui si^uiTUB pu^ s;ucid jo sDuapuad Ai^uiiid OMi s9uiAUJ9;ui q sh i9Mod -dp jsjij q9iqM ,/P9ii9mv PPM 01 “Ppunoj pup uoqpqsiuiuipp iPUoqPD -9pi9;uT 9q; ;noq^ U9ipnq9 S9q9^9; sup§ 9p; 9§^-j©-§mmoD (9qx)„ -np9 JO joss9joid 'mix upq3-§unAH sj9junoDU3 pup s9jnju9Apv pupq p9Si 'Xio;siq Disnui ui ;u9prqs 9iBnpBi§ ^ s^dqstiqnj ,/Aio;siq ii^d pup -uioij,, 'qooq siq jo uoijip9 p9SiA9J p '(£8;) S9uof-p99H (IPH) PJ^D Aq U9; 'qp(ui ;jpd 'q;ru; ;ipd,, >[jom siq sip9 1^661 '*03 Pu^ J^JJPJd 39Plooq p99npoid spq 'jsqpujno( |pju9muoiiA -qiM ,/;s9JOj ;u9puv ^q:^ ui 99119qx„ q9uu9Q 'spiPMP >[ooq 99iq; joj p9;pu JU9UldopA9p UIP9J P ,/UIP9X M9]S[ 9qj -U9 uMOuq-ipM pup S9ipnjs tPju9m -luiOM ,/ia;pqs P V., I^aou §uijjpjsduinf„ p9jP9i9 'ju9m98pupiu -UOJIAU9 JO JOSS9JOld PmOJJ |9Pq9lJV ,/ureiJ9;u9 puB q9^9; 'mioj ;siq siq p9qsqqnd spq p9UU9Q uppM JO ioss9joid 'upm9px *S qpuuax -UI qiM Aio;s p9i99^qqnui '§uipjCM9J •S9IJ9S ,,S991AI99 JU9p J9qui9ui Ax\x\di2} s;jp 9ip9qi uj9;s9M siq;„ 's9;ou k^ddM s,i9i[siiqnj *^^661 -nj9 JOJ SUOIP9JIQ m9]s[„ s,J9qsqqnd pup 'j9qdpj§09Joq9 'i99upp P9PJSL 'uoijip9 qjjij 'PMOi '9nbnqnQ 'si9 -9;buo 9ai;^u s,^p9ub;sb3 p 9puiip 9qj JO jjpd SI >[ooq 9qx sj9jdpq9 t^Dqqod 9q; pu^ suoipqdsc ucuinq 'Sutqsqqnj suosqio 'AupduiOD -qsqqnj UMOjg 3'm ,/lPnupj^ Xjojpj sji JO OMj p9Joqjnp 9qs 'Aq^uoijippv o;ui Aid99p S9APP qooq 9qx ,/l9qBSi sptdnoD 9q; Aq p9qsqqnd si 9jq §uinq -oqpx pup ppij iPju9Uiuojpu3 pup •sj9qsqqri(j sspg-A9SSof loj ,,suipi§ojj §uiuT§Buix, 'pAOU 1S9PI siq qSnojqi qrq 9ioui p o; 9pin§ siq; 'uMopqsy sdiqsuoijppiJ9jui JO Apnjs 9qx :9DU9 UOIJU9A9JJ pqODlV pop SniQ [njSS99 qjOM siq loj 9sreid up8 o; s9nuquo9 Aq u9;;iJM //9ldo9j Asng Ai9a ■PS pju9muojiAUX„ 'j98u3 *3 qjiM -9119,, p9Jlp9 ApU999J 'S991AJ9S JJOd ^p9u^is^3 xeuiQ qsqSux p ioss9pid joj 9pino Aspx pup ;spj v :ui99;s3-jps p99npoid 'S9ipnj9 |pju9muojiAU3 jo -dns 9im9pP9P JO up9p/siipjjp ju9prqs 9;epossB pu^ joq;nE §uiuuiM-pj^MV inoA 9AOidiui o; sApm xoi„ p9SP9pi 9§9no3 A91X11H JO UP9P 'qjims ppjg JOJ JU9piS9jd 991A 'UllSn03 U99n3 *b66I iaqui9jd9S ui suinooJ9djPH Aq epaua;se3 icuiq pqvsj SwutSvmi W9UU9Q uB|Ojs[ Xq J97/5I/S' Jo djvjj y qiiuis peig Xq domps ivju9iuuo^pu3 9SP919J SJI 99UIS SuiJUUd pjiqj SJI Ul MOU ,/SU0lSP990 l^P^ds SIP9JAI App -Aj9A3 JOJ SUI90J IS^ SJ9XPJJ IS99PJO,, Ul jp9ddp 'J9mjpj pmj9qx 9jpnppjS

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Lutheran Church in Raymond 1982 - Robin C. and First Lutheran Church in Russell, vice president South Bend. He lives in and trust officer for Raymond with his wife, Vicki, the Bank of California and daughter, jessica Ann... in Seattle has been Navy Chief Warrant Officer promoted to the po­ Rodger A. Sitko was promoted sition of personal trust to his present rank while serv­ senior sales represen­ ing at Naval Air Reserve, Naval tative. Russell has Air Station Whidbey Island, Oak been with the bank Robin C. Russell Harbor. for 10 years... Roberta Riley has become a partner of the Seattle law Photo by Tom Reese/The Seattle Times firm Keller Rohrback... Scott J. Schumacher 1981 - William Crawford is manager of the Lacey office of Washington and his wife, Lori, own and op­ of Certified Management Accounts in Federal Savings... Sandi Hain has been named 1962 - Dave Page is owner and cobbler erate Harbor Pictures, a video production of a small Fremont boot shop that is known Montvale, Nj, announced that Ed Barkley branch manager for Horizon Bank In company specializing in business and edu­ around the globe as The Place for repairs, is now a Certified Management Accoun­ Edmonds... The Trust for Public Land, a na­ cational productions. They reside in India­ refitting or resoling of hiking, skiing and tional, nonprofit land conservation organiza­ tant... Leon Long is the Adams County Au­ napolis, IN, with their four-year-old daugh­ climbing boots. He has been in business for ditor and lives In Othello with his wife and tion in New jersey, has named Theresa Fowler ter, Sara... Skagit Valley native Kim Pfiepson 25 years. children. one of nine new board members on the state­ has been hired by the Sedro-Woolley School wide Barnegat Bay Environmental Grant Fund Board as the district's new business Advisory Board. 1965 - After 24 years of service in the Fed­ 1976 - Imperial manager...Lane, Powell, Spears, Lubersky eral Bureau of Investigation, Robert B. Wade Holly Corporation welcomes new attorney. Brad E. Ambarian... has retired. He was responsible for direction announced that Shelly Welsberg is the head of the 1983 - Sheri Marr is marketing Director of all overseas espionage investigations and Kathryn Hoban Greenways Citizens Advisory Committee in for Coquitlam Centre in British Columbia. Un­ was awarded the National Intelligence Dis­ joined the company Bellingham... Mark Flege received his doc­ der Marr's art direction, the Coquitlam Cen­ tinguished Service Medal by the Director of as a regional sales torate in history from the University of Utah tre was the recipient of three first-place awards Central Intelligence for his career service. manager, at its and is an assistant professor at Colorado State and two merit awards in the Newspaper Ad­ Wade accepted a new position as senior vice sugarbeet process­ University, teaching Western U.S. and envi­ vertising Best of Year competition -1994. president with the Parvus Group, an inter­ ing factory in Tracy, ronmental history. national investigative. Intelligence and secu­ CA. Kathryn Hoban rity consulting firm in Silver Spring, MD.

1977 - Michelle Aguilar Is the co-owner ...... • - 1970 - Officials at California State Univer­ of The Indian Way, a gallery specializing in sity, Dominguez Hills have announced the artwork by native peoples. For the past eight Political science graduate selection of Dr. William Little as the new years, Aguilar had been the executive direc­ director for the African American Studies pro­ tor of the Governor's Office of Indian Affairs... winsohn Charles Cambridge Schencking ('92), presentlyfellowship at the University gram at the Carson campus. Richard Rigby is the coordinator for Gallery Cachet, a unique gallery and studio space of Hawaii, has received a three-year all-expenses-paid fel­ Jlowship to study Japanese history at Cambridge University in for artists who are consumers of mental 1971 - Dynamic England, Systems Inc. in health services and/or survivors of abuse. Bothell has named This prestigious fellowship, funded by the Japanese firm of Bruce Henderson 1978 - SAFECO of Seattle has named operations manager, Leslie Eggerling its new assistant vice presi­ Yasuda Trust Banking, was awarded based on Schencking's which wilMnclude fi­ dent. She lives In Bothell with her husband dissertation proposal. His doctoral dissertation topic is the nance, Information and three sons. rivalry of Japan's army and navy and the influence on do­ systems, customer mestic and international politics from 1905 to 1920. service, shipping and receiving... Wil­ 1979 - Anne Cordon is owner and trainer Bruce Henderson of Anne's Animal Actors of Bothell. Her ani­ Schencking said that Western built a strong foundation for his studies at die University of liam F. Johnston is mal actors have appeared in movies such as Hawaii and now for his move to Cambridge in September. the new administrative officer for The News­ "A River Runs Through It," "Surviving the paper Guild, Local 82. The Guild represents Game" and "The Yearling," as well as the reporters and other employees at The Seattle "I really appreciated the support of Western's history and foreign language departments TV show "Northern Exposure." Times, the P.l. and The Journal American in and the reference department of \Mlson Library, as well as Professor David Ziegler of the Bellevue. He also received the 1993 first-place political science department," Schencking said by phone from Hawaii. "Western was a great institution for me. I would like to go back and teach there one day. I guess you can take the award from the Society of Professional jour­ 1980 - Steve Muller has been named nalists for his National Public Radio commen­ manager of the Everett branch of The Pru­ person out of Western, but not Western out of the person," he said. taries heard on KPLU In Tacoma... Wallace dential Preferred Properties... Rev. Sherman Sigmar has been named by Peninsula Col­ Gordius is the new pastor for Our Savior's lege as its new president. He served as in­

terim president for the past two years. ^ A

1972 - Clayton Finkbonner is supervis­ 1984 - The Siefkes Group, a public rela­ ing a $12.5M project that will replace the tions firm in Issaquah, has hired Dan Ramsay current Lummi Casino with a larger casino, as an account executive... Dean Driskeli, hotel and bingo hall. associate director of publications design, has been honored by Pacific Lutheran Univer­ sity as one of four outstanding employees... 1974 - Oak Harbor native Mark Haddock April Weed, a public accountant with the is the new curriculum and instruction direc­ Bellingham accounting firm Moss Adams, re­ tor for the University Place School District. cently was promoted to audit department Previously, he was the principal at Garfield supervisor. Elementary School in Olympia.

1985 - Julia Barello teaches metal- 1975 - Catharine Herbold Is the execu­ smithing at New Mexico State University in tive director of the Bellingham Festival of a tenure-track position... Thomas E. Music... Navy Lt. Kerry L. Kaino received a LaCrandeur received his doctorate in Cel­ Meritorious Mast, an official recognition from lular/Molecular Biology from Indiana Univer­ a commanding officer for superior individual sity and Is conducting a three-year post-doc­ performance, while assigned to the Naval toral research project in Tucson, AZ. Station Puget Sound, Seattle... The Institute "Curve/Diagonal" by Robert Maki. Photo by Art on File, Seattle 14 S

1987 - Lisa Potter, a former Chicago Title sales rep, has moved to Real Estate Exchange Inc., a Chicago Title affiliate, as ; V an account representative based in Tacoma... Kevin Quantreli of Wapato is now an ordained minister and serves at Tieton Baptist Church. He is also deputy chief of the Wapato Volunteer Fire Depart­ Helen Mooers ment. Longtime Davenport school teacher Helen Mooers died Sep­ 1988 - Susan Fleming, former Belling- Thomas Billings Frank C. "Jim" Brooks tember 6 at age 80 and was bur­ ham-area director for Special Olympics, Thomas Frank C. "Jim" Brooks, a What­ ied in Odessa. Mooers graduated has taken a job with the Montesano Billings, a com County business and com­ from WWCE in 1951 and taught Chamber of Commerce.... Dawn retired pro­ munity leader and long-time sup­ school in South Dakota, Alaska, Daugherty, hired by Naval Undersea fessor of porter of Western, died Feb. 7 at Texas and Washington. She trav­ Warfare Center in Keyport in 1990, is pro­ educational his daughter's home in Belling­ eled extensively in the U.S. and ducing training and marketing videos for foundations ham. He was 75. the Department of Defense... Ron and abroad. She is survived by her four Tracy (Leyritz) Bundy announce the No­ in Woodring Owner of Brooks Manufacturing children. vember 1994 birth of their daughter, Sa­ College of Co. in Bellingham, he founded Education, rah jo Bundy. the Frank Carver Brooks Scholar­ Carol Virginia Batdorf died at the ship Fund at Western. He also 1989 - David Ripp has been hired as age of 66 on Former YMCA program coordina­ served on the board of many tor Carol Virginia Batdorf ('54, port manager in Woodland, WA, moving May 27 at Whatcom County organizations, from Modesto, CA... David E. Adams has '62) passed away February 7 in his Everson farm. including United Good Neigh­ been awarded a Fulbright grant to con­ Bellingham at the age of 75. Dur­ duct research in Turkey studying the A native of Oregon, Billings re­ bors, March of Dimes, Boy Scouts ing WWII, Batdorf served in U.S. country's modern history... Michelle A. ceived his Ph.D. in philosophy of America, and the Mount Baker Naval Intelligence. She taught for Hauser recently reported for duty at the from the University of Oregon Council. Western's continuing education Naval Station Puget Sound In Seattle with and taught at Sacramento State the Inspector-Instructor Staff... Navy Lt. department, but her passion was before coming to Western in Northwest Indian art. Some of her Jay R. Vannice, who recently returned 1964. While at Western, he was Thomas Horn from a six-month deployment to the artistic efforts are displayed at director of Project Overcome, a Thomas Horn, Bellingham entre­ Western Pacific Ocean, is now on duty at preneur and philanthropist, died Lake Tennant Park in Ferndale the Naval Air Station in Miramar, CA. Bellingham community action and in the Intalco Aluminum project through the Office of Eco­ March 20 in his sleep at the Corp. totem logo. nomic Opportunity (1965-67) He Leopold, his home for more than 1990 - Lt. Fridrik Fridriksson recently 60 years. He celebrated his 101st graduated from The Basic School which moved to Washington, D.C., to prepares newly-commissioned officers for become national director of the birthday on Feb. 8. Eugene Hugh Friese assignment to the Fleet Marine Force... Upward Bound program (1967- At his 100th birthday party at­ Eugene Hugh Friese ('55), "The Navy Seaman Recruit Edward C. 68), then returned to the West­ tended by 200 guests, Horn do­ Grand Teddy," died March 10 af­ Turkovich recently completed U.S. Navy ern faculty where he served until nated $50,000 to start the Martina ter a long battle with cancer. He basic training at Recruit Training Com­ mand, Great Lakes, III... Laura Hayes is a August 1993. and Thomas Horn Scholarship began his career as a language arts teacher at Sylvester Junior High deputy prosecutor in the Whatcom In 1971, graduating seniors se­ Fund at Western. Martina, his wife County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. lected him outstanding teacher in of 40 years, died in 1958. and later held positions at Riverton, Sunset and Seahurst in the education department. For his 101st birthday, he gave 1991 - Jeff Sadighi has purchased the the Highline School District. In Western another $50,000 for 1974, he became director of in­ Top of the Towers restaurant In Belling­ scholarship funds. The money ham ... Melissa Young is Outside Classi­ Eunice Faber structional resources, retiring in helps Bellingham and Whatcom fied Salesperson of the Year at The Bell­ Professor 1985. Upon his retirement, Friese county students who otherwise ingham Herald... Jill Gross is owner of The Emeritus created a storytelling business Little Gym in Bellingham. wouldn't be able to go to college. of Foreign called The Teddy Bear Club, where he'd bring a toy teddy bear 1992 - Ferndale High School teacher Languages Eunice and tell stories at local schools Mary Kanikeberg was featured as "My Faber died and libraries. Favorite Teacher" in The Bellingham Her­ ald.... Karen Gebhardt is The Bellingham June 3 in Herald's In^'de Classified Salesperson of Belling­ James W. Addicott the Year. ham. She Francis Biery Fegley James W. Addicott ('60), of Sali­ was 81. Bellingham banker Francis Biery 1993 - Lt. Jeffrey D. Lee recently Fegley ('32) passed away March 13 nas, CA, died of cancer January Born in 8. He was a lecturer, author and graduated from The Basic School, at the age of 83. He lived his en­ Washington, D.C., Faber received preparing for assignment to the tire life in Whatcom County and business consultant, as well as her A.B. in 1934 from Howard Fleet Marine Force... Kimberly retired as assistant manager of the founder and president of a pen­ University. Her M.A. and Ph.D. Schmidt has been named opera­ Bellingham branch of Seafirst sion administration corporation. tions coordinator for Micropath's degrees were from Catholic Uni­ Bank in 1973. He was married to He was involved with employee microcomputer Inventory group In versity in 1944 and 1967 respec­ his wife, Ethel, for 56 years, and benefits programs for more than Bellevue...Vicky Stump has joined tively. She joined Western's fac­ 20 years. Addicott's books in­ the Bellingham accounting office of both were active in many choirs, ulty in 1959, teaching Spanish cluded "Securing Your Future," Metcalf, Hodges & Co. as a staff ac­ including the St. James Presbyte­ and French until her 1982 retire­ "Retirement Systems in the countant... Colin Wilcox is a copy editor rian Church choir. for the Kitsap Newspaper Group... Sue ment, although she returned to United States" and "You and the Ten Kley is the new regional recruiting teach part-time two quarters in Financial Arena." He is survived manager at the Bellingham office of MCE 1984. Alice D. Molenkamp by his wife, Jan, and son, Leslie. Technical Services. She is survived by her husband. Alice D. Molenkamp ('40), retired Portland educator, died of brain 1994 - Moss Adams, CPAs, of Belling­ Bent Faber, a staff member in ad­ Camille Ray ministrative computing. A me­ cancer on Febmary 14. During her ham, has appointed three new staff accoun­ extensive academic career, she Camille Ray ('90) died at age 27 tants: Chris Kradjan in accounting services, morial scholarship has been es­ on January 17 as the result of an served as art teacher and elemen­ Scott Davison in the audit department and tablished in her name through auto accident in Portland, OR. Todd Wong ('88, '94) in the tax depart­ the Western Foundation. tary school principal for Portland Public Schools and held faculty After she graduated from WWU, ment... Karin Kratzig Bum has been hired she lived in Hawaii for the past by the certified accounting firm of Larson positions at Columbia University, one and a half years. She enjoyed Gross... Nicci Noteboom is assistant editor Jiri "Joe" Veit University of Vermont and New of the new, four-color Washington maga­ Jiri "Joe" Veit, professor of phys­ York State University. She was also riding horses, surfing, snowboard­ zine. She also is a contributor to Washing­ ics, died March 17 at his Belling­ assistant superintendent of cur­ ing and was an avid traveler. ton CEO... Ellensburg High School an­ nounced that Mark Carisen is the new head ham home. He was 60. riculum in White Plains, NY, and coach of the volleyball team...Guy Born in Prague, Czechoslovakia, director for undergraduate and Bergstrom has joined the Pierce County he fled to England as a teenager. graduate programs at Nazareth Herald as a reporter. He received his Ph.D. from the College in New York. Remem­ University of London and worked brances may be made to the We want to hear from you! WWU Alumni Scholarship Fund. Send submissions of photos and copy at the University of British Co­ for Class Notes to Western Washington lumbia before coming to Western University Alumni Association, in 1963. Bellingham, WA 98225-9199...... WMSSiMl- ■ September WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY 8 First annual WWU Alumni Association Golf Tournament at Shuksan Golf Course, one of Whatcom County's newest and most challenging courses. For information: 1-800-676-6885. Guameri String Quartet October 20, 8 p.m. 21 "Celebrating Learning At Western": a series of faculty presenta­ tions about innovations in teaching and learning. Free. Call: (360) 650-3483. Baltimore Consort 23-28 1995 Fall WWU Alumni Annual Cruise. Information: 1-800-676- November 7, 8 p.m. 6885. 28 WWU Extended Programs sponsors a Jennifer James presentation, Spectrum Dance Theatre "Thinking in the Future Tense" at the Bellingham Best Western December 2, 8 p.m. Lakeway Inn. Information: (360) 650-6854. PERFORMING LINES Contemporary Ballet January 20, 8 p.m. October \mSB Klezmer Conservatory Band 2 Technical Writing/Communications Certificate Program begins, February 3, 8 p.m. through WWU Extended Programs. Information: (360) 650-6854. 20 The Performing Arts Center Series presents the Cuarneri String Quartet, 8 p.m.. Performing Arts Center. Cali: (360) 650-6146. The Scholars of London February 26, 8 p.m. 20-21 Homecoming '95, Game, Salmon barbecue. Call: 1-800-676-6885.

New Vic Theatre Company of London mmm March 13, 8 p.m. November mmB Mia Chung, pianist The Performing Arts Center Series presents the Baltimore Consort, April 13, 8 p.m. 8 p.m.. Performing Arts Center. Information: (360) 650-6146. 11 Fail Family Open House. Ensemble Wein 14 Turning Points-Faculty Speaker Series presents Dr. Thomas May 3, 8 p.m. Schlotterback's talk on "The Once and Eternal Virgin Goddess Athena Parthenos (or Big Mama's Back and She's Bad)" at 5:30 p.m.. Old smmm Main Theatre. Free. Information: (360) 650-2829.

&3:ffSni December For tickets, call (360) 650-6146. The Performing Arts Center Series presents the Spectrum Dance Western Gallery hours: Theatre, 8 p.m., Performing Arts Center. Call: (360) 650-6146. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Audiophone tours available for Outdoor Sculpture Collection. Call (360) 650-3963.

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