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PHOTOGRAPHERS Robert Casey Brian Griffin Busath Photography I2 Comments and questions about Vista may be sent to the editor at the address below or forwarded by phone: 14 (Sor) 626-6348, fax: (Sor) 626-7069 or e-mail:vista@weber.edu. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Vista, Weber State University, 4025 University Circle, Ogden, UT 84408-4025. 16 18 WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY WEB SITE: www.weber.edu WSU Atumnt AssoclATION HOME PAGE: www.alumni.weber.org Scott Marquardt, Chair Jane H. Brewer, Vice Chair Brody Barnes Mac Christensen Thomas F. Davidson Edward G. Kleyn Douglas J. Holmes Dan E. James Catherine Ortega Jean Bickmore White A new web site! We ve updated and are changing minds. WSU track coach Chick Hislop builds people first, athletes second. Three friends who administer the Stewart Education Foundation have had an impact on virtually every aspect of the WSU campus. IQ Weve added a new section to Vista! Look for stories about how gifts of all sizes help students at WSU. WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY Boarp or TRusTreEs 2002-2003 Bringing classroom lessons to life. ne 25 Seven recipients honored for outstanding service to the university. Learn what your former classmates are doing. ON THE COVER F. Ann Millner (center) talks with students about their experiences at WSU and her new position as the university's president. Photo by Roperr Casey Looking Forward / Looxinc Back TAKING THE Long View IN THE LATE SUMMER OF 1978, A FEW WEEKS AFTER | HAD ASSUMED the presidency of Weber State College, while on my daily evening jog through the campus, I approached the west steps of what was then called Wildcat Stadium. Fortunately, | found myself approaching Dr. William ~ P. Miller, who had served as president of Weber State College for about 20 years from the early 1950s to the early 1970s. President Miller was also out for his daily exercise, which consisted of a measured walk around the campus. He invited me to accompany him up the stadium steps, at the top of which we could see spread out before us to the west not only the entire college campus, but much of Weber County, Northern Davis County, and the Great Salt Lake and its islands. From that vantage point, President Miller pointed out many important landmarks, including the locations where Weber Academy, Weber College and Weber State College had operated over the go years since its founding. He then shared with me his assessment of how far Weber had come over those go years and how far Weber could go in the years ahead. As I returned to my home that evening, I retreated to my study and drafted a list of goals for Weber State College. Then, over the next few days, I called together groups of faculty, students, administrators, staff members and community citizens to assist in developing a carefully designed statement of goals and objectives that we could use to guide the college into the 21st century. The document included the following nine goals for Weber State: RECOGNIZED AS ONE O HE FINEST UNDERGRADUATE ‘TO BE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AS A COLLEGE WHERE EVERY member of the faculty i is a master teacher with commitments to scholarly achievements and public service. NATIONALLY AS AN ENS TIT U TION WHERE THE TANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE, responsibility, and integrity, which will encourage the community To MAINT to support énthusiastically the college and its programs. ‘To PROPERLY HOUSE, EQUIP, STAFF, AND. SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF Weber State College by pursuing imagi atively and vigorously the acquisition of necessary public and private resources. ‘[O ACCOMPLISH ALL OF THE ABOVE GOALS AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE cost to the students and the taxpayers without compromising the quality and excellence f the college and its programs. Throughout the seven years of my presidency at Weber State College, I must have read or written the list of goals close to a thousand times as I delivered speeches or communicated in writing to people interested in, or of interest to, Weber State. Each time I was faced with an important college-related decision, I pulled the list from my desk drawer and evaluated the issue in light of those goals. I believe that during my tenure at Weber State College, with the help of many, many colleagues, we made substantial “Each time I was faced progress toward achieving those goals. with an important Now, more than 17 years after my college-related decision, ‘eparture from the presidency of . Weber State, I look back with great I pulled the list from es satisfaction at the great progress that my desk drawer and has been achieved by my successors. I could not have hoped for two more evaluated the issue in skillful and dedicated successors than light of those goals.” President Stephen D. Nadauld and President Paul H. Thompson. Though they set goals of their own, their goals and achievements have been fully consistent with the nine goals set during my administration. We now have a new president in colleges in America. ‘TO BE RECOGNIZED leadership transitions at Weber State Dr. Ann Millner, a person whom we brought to Weber State during my presidency. During her 20 years of service at WSU she has strengthened the institution and has prepared herself well for the assignment that is now hers. I know her well and I am confident that she is indeed the “perfect choice” to lead Weber State in the exciting, yet challenging, years ahead. Though President Millner and her colleagues will undoubtedly set their own goals to meet the current needs of Weber State, I am confident that from time to time they, too, will climb to the top of the Ropney H. Brapy Stewart Stadium structure and look out over the beautiful campus, valley, and lake to the west and dream the dream of President William P. Miller. Also, once in a while, they may wish to pull from the archives of the Stewart Library a tattered list of nine goals that a young, new college president prepared many years ago as he envisioned what Weber State College could become. Rooney H. Brapy, Weber State College President, 1978-1985 BUSATH.COM ‘TO BE Former president reflects on @Weber.edu has spent the last four summers staging first-class theater productions in Utah. O'Connor informed the UMT board that this summer would be his last with the company. O'Connor characterized the decision as “bittersweet” because of the WEBER STATE University NEws, EVENTS & ATHLETICS wonderful formed H-£-E-Y DUDE, CHECK THIS OUT Two television icons came to town this spring. Henry Winkler, the star of the '70s sitcom “Happy Days” and Nancy Cartwright, the voice and Families Alive Conference. Speaking to a crowd of more than 2,000 fans, Winkler related humoranecdotes about his struggles to learn in school. He revealed it wasn't until after landing his breakthrough role as “the Fonz,” on “Happy Days,” that he discov- ered the reason for his problems as a student—dyslexia. Winkler stressed the importance of hope, caring and encourage- career colleagues, compiled the Bedea ences list of insights Bedea, English had a close encounter with WSU this fall. In 1978, Doggone Guion the Bluford was selected to join the first class of space shuttle astronauts in Europe and became NASA's first AfricanAmerican astronaut. Speaking at the opening Convocation of the year, Bluford told students about his space experiences. Beginning Utah Musical Theatre bid a fond farewell to Jerry O'Connor, UMT's artistic list below). has a search MaJOR STEP FOR MANKIND TAKING A Bow Series, Sumner expects the list to resign. A pioneer in the U.S. space program __.\- and Asia before pursuing graduate @ studies at WSU. will generate some debate (see that §& to find O'Connor's successor. UMT's 2003 lineup features Honk!, The Fantasticks and Annie Get Your Gun. WSU's spent Realizing begun last decade teaching | in local businesses each season. He hopes the list will spark discussion throughout the community about what constitutes a good book. Encompassing literary names like Shakespeare and Whitman to the Harry Potter who led Humanities year aS a member of the adjunct faculty. Helping others learn English is nothing new for the omnipresent sports schedules the athletic department puts out blonde-haired woman took the stage at the final Convocation of spring semester, Cartwright quickly set things with UMT, go on," WSU's College of Arts & plans to share his experi- and he's up "the show must English as a Second Language (ESL) office, where he worked last the 100 best books of all time. 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Kaysville resident Margaret Wahlstrom talked about how those events affected her personally. Her mother-in-law, Wahlstrom, and_ Carolyn Mary Alice sister-in-law, Beug, were on cult, she said her family has been awed by the overwhelming support SO many people have given them. Technology in Klamath Falls, Oregon, where he served as dean and vice president for cannibals and headhunters? You would have discovered them at the Ethel Wattis Kimball Visual Arts Center, which housed such artifacts and more this fall in the exhibit, “A Spellbound Vision — Viewing Asmat Art Through the Eyes of the Western Contempo- from the Oregon Institute of One glance at the new University located south of the Dee Events Center, opened to students this In each furnished apartment fea- tures a kitchen, living room, two bathrooms and four private bed- rooms. Amenities include wireless and high- strike the World Trade Center. While admit- Speed Ethernet ting the past year has been diffi- access, State-ofthe-art appliances and satellite dish TV programming. The centrally located com- munity center houses a recre- ation ? ee _ _| room, computer lab, classroom and fitness center. This semester, occupancy at the University Village a dogs’ teeth necklace, decorated ancestor Village complex and it's clear these aren't your parents’ dorms. WSU's newest residence halls, fall. The six-building, 120-apartment complex provides housing for up to 476 students. Living space SPELLBOUND VISION Where would you find students at WSU, comes to campus HOME AWAY FROM HOME board the first plane to i NAMES IN THE NEws Sheldon Nord, the new dean of student affairs and enrollment management. Nord’s_ previous experience includes positions at Indiana University and a year at the Universitas Pelita Harapan in Jakarta, Indonesia. There he helped establish both the university and Skulls and woodcarvings by former rary Artist.” Steve Chiaramonte, a 0 5% dal hy 3 © its division of student affairs. Alumnus Allan Guymon '93 received the Career Award Engineers Presidential Early for Scientists and (PECASE) House ceremony at a White in July. PECASE is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on scientists and engineers who, early in their Careers, show exceptional potential for leadership at the frontiers of knowledge. Guymon, 33, was one of 20 presidential award win- ners chosen from more than 400 National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Career Development. Pro- gram winners in 2001. He received an NSF award last year for his research to develop new nanostructured materials for potential use In medical applications. STANDARD-EXAMINI real-life “Indiana Jones" who lives in Midvale, Utah, has traveled to New Guinea several times to become one of the foremost collectors of Asmat art in the world. He loaned pieces from his collection to the university for the Asmat exhibit. In addition to native works of the Asmat people, the exhibit also featured works by an International array of artists Inspired by the Asmat culture. Chiaramonte's wife, Angela Keeney, also contributed a photo display to the exhibit, showing the Asmat people in their native setting. approached 90%. 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ON Aucust 28, CAMPUS-WIDE BULLETINS a aaa aah drew a large crowd to Weber State University’s Shepherd Union Ballroom. As people gathered to hear an announcement from the Utah Board of Regents, they exchanged greetings and expectant glances. Who had been selected to serve as WSU’s 18th leader, succeeding Paul H. Thompson? ‘To maintain secrecy, the president-to-be was hidden from view down the hallway in a cramped storeroom. Moments later, F. Ann Millner was ushered into the ballroom, where she was greeted by welcoming applause from faculty, staff, students, alumni, benefactors and media. George Mantes of Utah's State Board of Regents, who headed the search committee, echoed their affirmation. “We looked for someone who could lead a university that serves more than 17,000 students and who would also be seen as a community leader for northern Utah,” he said. “We had terrific people to choose from and feel confident that in selecting Dr. Millner, we have found the right person to fill both of those important roles. “I didnt expect this,” Millner said. “Sometimes you have a dream that you dont necessarily expect to come true. This one did.” Expressing gratitude for the confidence of the regents and the search committee, she acknowledged those who had come before her. “I am fortunate to follow many wonderful leaders who have laid a strong foundation for the university, she said. “We all need to remember that we stand on their shoulders.” Later, Millner described her moment of solitude in the Union storeroom, complete with a rueful flashback. “Twenty years ago, when | came to work at Weber State, my first office was a converted storeroom, she recalled with a smile. > Photos by Ropert Casey SERVING STUDENTS With 25 years of experience in higher education, Millner is mindful of the crucial role WSU plays in the ongoing history of northern Utah. “We educate and shape citizens who are well prepared to enter the university and our community sees it that way. Were all part of making it better.© She has observed countless cases in which WSU students have developed ever-widening circles of influence, playing significant roles that impact their families, the community, the state and the world. “The credit for our success with students belongs squarely with faculty and staff, Millner says. “T'm committed to WSU WSU because we truly are a teaching university, she says. “The faculty and staff are so dedicated to our students. It's who we are and we do it so well—and I believe in that.” LEARNING FROM OTHERS It’s not difficult to trace the commitment to education in Millner's background. “I’ve had a range of opportunities and have learned from people every step along the way,” Millner explains. “] always tried to observe successful leaders and solicit advice about what | could do better.” Her focus on higher education began at Vanderbilt University, Thomas Jefferson University, Southwest ‘lexas State, and Gwynned because we truly are a teaching university.” Her vision of shared university governance includes a clear distribution of responsibilities. “Deans and faculty know what's needed to provide the best learning opportunities for students and to advance the vitality of scholarship at WSU,” she states. “And I'm eager to work with them to create the best learning climate possible. My role as president is to support the core values of WSU—teaching and learning —both on and off campus. PUTTING EDUCATION FIRST Millner’s family may not have expected her to achieve the presidency of a university, but there was never any doubt about the importance of education in her life. She grew up hearing tales of her pioneering Mercy College, where she served in faculty and administrative positions. Millner found plenty of opportunities to refine her approach at WSU, while earning her doctorate in educational administration at Brigham Young University. When asked to describe her leadership style, she chooses the term “facilitative leadership.” “I try to get people involved in planning and decision-making, to feel ownership in the outcomes,” she says. No one person can accomplish great things in an institution as complex as a university. It's important to find and work with great people, have high expectations, involve them in setting direction, and then look at the results together. In the end, what leaders pay attention to is what, in fact, happens.” Three years after she arrived on campus, Millner was appointed associate dean of continuing education. In 1990, she was named assistant vice president for community partnerships. In 1993, she became a vice president and, in 1995, added university advancement to her portfolio. As vice president of University Relations, she led colleagues working in continuing education, alumni relations, communications and development. Under her leadership, WSU launched its $75 million capital campaign in 1998, “Changing Minds Together.” For the record, the campaign already has exceeded its goal with one year to go; but WSU continues to work toward broader alumni participation, leading to significant support for students, faculty and staff. “We are changing minds—one student at a time, she comments, citing WSU’s tag line. “For each student, WSU’s impact is achieved through countless interactions with people who care about learning.” BUILDING ON A SOLID FOUNDATION President Millner talks grandmother, who pursued a college degree in the 1920s and was hired to teach at a Presbyterian Melba S. Lehner school in Appalachian Kentucky—arriving alone Children’s School. on horseback. Millner'ss Depression-era parents had high standards for their daughter. “I brought home a B-plus once,” she said. “That was not acceptable.” She still can hear the words of her father: “The most important thing I can do for you is to give you an education. No one can take that away from you and you'll always be able to take care of yourself," he said. As a result, Millner says, she thought everybody went to college. “T never had a choice.” Millner’s story, so similar to the experience of hard-working students at WSU, goes far to explain her identification with the mission of the school. In 1982, she arrived on campus, never imagining the role she would assume in twenty years. Why did she stay? “Im committed to with students of WSU's On that August day, when WSU met its new leader, speakers took turns citing Millner’s many qualifications for the top job. Adding to the accolades, Nolan Karras, chair of the Utah Board of Regents, couldn’ resist sharing a telling detail with the audience. He wanted them to know, he said, that Ann Millner is the kind of person who tackles home remodeling projects—and “even knows how to screed concrete.” (For those of us who spend little time at Home Depot, “screeding” is the painstaking process of smoothing and finishing cement). That image, of a hard-working, hands-on leader who sees clearly how to build on the successes of predecessors, will follow Millner into her administration. After the last speaker stepped away from the podium, well-wishers approached Millner to offer congratulations. Some adopted a deferential stance, addressing her as President Millner. She exchanged hugs and handshakes, but invariably paused to look each friend and colleague in the eye. “You know me,” she said frequently. “I'm still just Ann.” Jovi Kiicup, University Communications From Courtroom to Exam Room, WSU STUDENT TAKES Roap LE “Photos by BRIAN Grirrin Some of his former colleagues are calling him crazy. Others say they admire him. But for 58-year-old Dennis Gladwell, trading in his courtroom attorney suits for hospital scrubs clothes his life with new meaning. S AN EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR LAW ATTORNEY for more than two decades, working for one of the most powerful law firms in the country, Gladwell was enjoying his position in life at the pinnacle of his career and considering his early retirement options. “The way I saw it, and from what I had observed from others who were already retired, all of us have three basic retirement paths,” he said. “One, we can create more wealth. Two, we can improve our golf scores. Or three, we can try to impact practice to become a registered nurse came with mixed emotions. For one thing, it meant going back to school, starting from scratch in a new career at age 56 and, most critical of all, asking his wife to provide the emotional support he needed to start the educational/career process all over again. Having already obtained a bachelor's degree, two years towards a graduate degree, and, finally, a law degree from the University of Utah, Gladwell realized that his wife had already supported him through 27 years of 10-hour days at his firm. Now he was asking her to be understanding while he went back for more education. “Taking this career path meant that, aside from three more years of school (he will graduate from WSU with an RN degree in May), I'd be at a clinic in Africa for three or four months at a time, recovering for a few months at home, and then preparing to start the process all over again, he said. “Only time will tell if I've been able to make a positive difference. 29 something or someone meaningfully. © He chose option number three. “Thad a very close friend die of AIDS a few years ago, whom I watched waste away over a seven-year period, he said. Later, Gladwell’s travels took him to the base camp at Mount Everest in Nepal. Together, he says, the experiences caused him to develop an acute interest in Third World medicine. “I want to participate with local medical teams in going to Africa and providing care for the millions of children rendered parentless by HIV.” Gladwell says the decision to leave his law improving lives for children who have lost their parents to AI[DS—will make the journey worth the effort. “Life is always a series of trade-offs,” he said. “There are no ‘correct’ decisions in life per se; every decision has its prices and its rewards. I chose to move myself in a direction that felt right, and only time will tell if Ive been able to make a positive difference.” Becky OLEson, University Communications Gladwell maintains a 3.98 over- all grade point average at WSU. In his career as an attorney, he worked with the best and the brightest business leaders, politicians and critical thinkers in the nation. And he believes that the nursing program at WSU is every bit as rigorous as the other academic programs with which he’s been involved. “The instructors have done an excellent job preparing all of us for the medical field,” he said. “We all feel very fluent in our nursing skills because of the intensive clinical experiences we receive while were here.” Gladwell knows that the road ahead won't be easy, but in his heart he feels he’s going in the right direction. He believes the payoff— Dennis Gladwell left a career as an attorney and returned to school to become a registered nurse. He believes the nursing program at WSU is every bit as rigorous as the other academic programs with which he's been involved. 9 = = eis -TURNS ON THE RoAD OF LIFE Photos by Br1AN GRIFFIN SPOT THAT DOCTORS 4 werent sure even existed - was enough to bring Carol E. Merrill's world to a crashing halt. Fifteen years ago, Merrill was a stay-at-home mother in her 30s, happily raising four children with her husband, Brent, who was serving as director of intelligence for the U.S. Air Force. Then Brent Merrill developed a persistent cough. He had terminal lung cancer. “They said he would have a year to live if we were lucky, and he had exactly a year and one day until he died,” Merrill says. When her husband died, Merrill became the single mother of four children. She had no college education and, having just moved to Utah, no family support or friends. Fast forward to 2002: Merrill holds bachelor’s and masters degrees and is the coordinator of services for women students at Weber State University. In fact, the education and support she received from people at WSU put her in a perfect position to help other people facing unexpected U-turns in their lives— women like Pamela Vineyard. When Vineyard first sat down in Merrill's office, she was emerging from a difficult divorce after a 17-year marriage, emotionally battered and worried about her future. Vineyard recognized the value of education but was not sure how to attain it. With the support of Merrill and other friends, Vineyard began studies in health services administration. In February 1999, Vineyard was a 4.0 student about to enter her senior year. Then she got sick. “T had been playing around the day before on a snowboard, she says. “That night I woke up with chills and was throwing up. By Thursday there was still this dull pain, so I got in to see the doctor. She said it was a cyst and ordered an ultrasound. I was in surgery by the next week.” The diagnosis: ovarian cancer. Three surgeries and other treatments followed. Fast forward to 2002: Vineyard, having successfully earned a bachelor's degree in 2000, has just received a master’s degree in business administration from WSU. She is pursuing a career in financial planning. But what about the years in between? How did Merrill and Vineyard—two friends and WSU alumnae who have each faced major U-turns in their journeys—get from where they were to where they are today? Neither would say the journey has been easy. But they both believe that, with a commitment to forge ahead regardless of the obstacles, anyone can do it. Here is the road map for those crucial in-between years. Make PLANs As Merrill make plans “Probably knew I had cared for her husband, she began to for her future without him. about six months before he died, | to come up with a plan for how | was going to ce raise myfour —_ 1 was going to get kids, she says: the education I I thought, if dreamed of getting.” there was any way to do it, | wanted to stay at home the first year after his death to help the children adjust. We saved and put money aside to do that, and then | had a plan that I was going to get the educapelways dreamed of getting.” Althoughgh making those plans was difficult and even frig thing, Merrill said it was essential to her later success—a point she now drives home to the WSU students who come to her office for guidance. Burp A Support NETWORK Merrill found support for herself and, in process, for others. She started a support You re Not Alone, to help young widows widowers. In her current job, she started the group, and the annual University Women’s Fair, which brings together campus and community resources for women students, and created the Elegant Evening of Recognition 4for female scholarship recipients and their benefactors. “Tm finally giving back to WSU a little of what they gave me, she says. “They not only gave me an education, but a sense of accomplishment and self-worth, and the knowledge that I can accomplish anything I want to do.” Vineyard relies on key mentors, like her boss and Merrill, as well as family and her boyfriend. “The best piece of advice I got was to find a mentor, she says. “1 was like a little lost lamb, not knowing what direction to go in. Carol gave me strength and courage to know there's a way to do whatever I want to do. She's my mentor, my coach, my greatest champion. © Merrill returns the compliment: “Tell Pam shes my hero.» Rey on Your STRENGTHS After her first surgery, Vineyard soon learned that her tumor was “pure cancer, and more surgery was necessary. : “Driving home [after that diagnosis] was just terrible,” she says. “We got back to my little apartment and I called some friends and then went to find my mom, and she was on my computer playing solitaire and just crying. And | said, This has got to stop. No more tears. We have to face this in a positive manner to get through it. “I never saw my mom cry again, Vineyard says. I know she did, but I didn't see her. We were strong for each other.” That was a pivotal moment in her fight against cancer, Vineyard says—one that made her determined to emerge victorious from the battle. “Who knows what the outcome might have been had I started with the cancer diagnosis by reacting negatively, she says. “I wanted to do it my way. I wanted to beat it.” Bre PREPARED TO SACRIFICE Left with “virtually nothing” after her divorce, Vineyard quickly learned how to make do with very little. “T had my two cats l have mysel}, and myself anda little gyd [m happy. bit of furniture,” she says. I gave up a lot when I left my marriage. But I figured I can get by with nothing, because I have myself, and I'm happy.” Working and going to college full time, Vine- took her homiework along to every one of their performances and athletic events. “I wasnt willing to not be there for them, but I had to study. After my oldest daughter graduated from college, she told me, Mom, because of what we had to go through as children, we have become responsible, high-achieving adults.” INVEST IN YOURSELF As she went through cancer surgeries and treatments, Vineyard made sure she continued to ride in bicycling events. “During the course of the day, my mind is going 100 miles an hour, and when I'm biking, it just clears my head, she says. “I'm thinking about what I'm doing, the hill Im climbing, and my thoughts are just free.” Merrill, who has decided not to marry again until all of her children are grown, says she feels lonely some- times. She deals with that “Tt...reaffirms what —T have accomplished minute pity worth as a mother by allowing herself “10- parties” that : lj d ne EY ife i tail and a woman.” include a good cry, perhaps, followed by an evening watching movies and eating things she shouldnt: popcorn, chocolate, a big soda. ; women celebration party, > che says: “Tt is not only because these people are my friends, but it also reaffirms what I have accomplished in my life and my worth as a mother and a woman. Merrill has learned how to have fun alone, as well. And she’s learned to be her own friend and cheerleader. Once in a while, she sends herself flowers at work, with a card that says something like, “To Carol, whom I admire so much.” WHEN You REAcH A GOAL, SET ANOTHER ONE Merrill, who said that at one time she only wanted to be “a mother and an artist, has finally returned to that dream. She has her own art studio in her home and recently enrolled;again at WSU, this time as a fine arts student. ’ “I'm fulfilling that last dream, that thing I've always wanted to do, she says—bringing her life full circle from where she started years ago. “U-turns usually put you back on the right path, she says. “They put you in the direction you want to be, and that’s why you make them.” Stacey Kratz, Contributing Writer . | Serving to Learn after, I realized how selfish | was being and how much it meant to the kids.... What seemed like a waste of time to me could very well have meant the world to somebody else, which fulfills the purpose of this SERVICE-LEARNING AT WSU Brincs CLASSROOM LESSONS TO LIFE \ project—to become a citizen and not just a consumer. POWERFUL LEARNING Tutoring is just one of many service-learning opportunities flourishing at WSU (see sidebar below left). Still, those who favor traditional classroom assignments may press the question: Why should professors \ /wen Apam Hazarp SIGNED UP FOR A CLASS YY with Kathryn MacKay, WSU professor of history, he didn't expect to log hours as a volunteer tutor in a local elementary school. But he soon discovered he had ventured into the epicenter of service-learning at Weber State University. require students to participate in service activities? Service-Learning, to support faculty interested in building community-based service and research into their courses. In taking that step, she joined counterparts at a growing number of universities and colleges “Honestly?” asks Brenda Marsteller Kowalewski, WSU professor of sociology. “Because service-learning works. You can stand up all day long lecturing. Students can read about abstract concepts in textbooks. But when they go out and see their subject in action, they . can make links. They remember the material. engaged citizens. 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Together, they used the hands-on experience as a laboratory for learning—about learning. WSU students enrolled in Spanish classes taught by Alicia Giralt, WSU professor of foreign language, spent hundreds of hours at Ogden's Central Middle School, tutoring SpanishSpeaking pre-teens. need help? What are the socio-economic systems at play in this situation? “Many students are insulated from disadvantaged cultures, so this kind “You can stand up all day long lecturing... But when students go out and see their subject in action, they can make links. They remember of opportunity is very important,» says Kowalewski. the material.” “But students who are personally familiar with poverty and discrimination have a different experience. They get to go back and share the results of the project with their community. And they often feel relieved that other students know their story. | “Welcome to my world,’ they tell their classmates. ‘Now you finally know.” HALLMARKS OF SUCCESS Faculty agree it’s easy to tell when a service-learning project is successful: Students dont want to quit. MacKay recalls Manuel Martinez, a student who got so involved in his service project that he recruited his father, Manuel Sr., to join him. “One student is still volunteering at Ogden’s YCC Crisis Center—three years later,’ says Kowalewski. Helping students envision themselves as good citizens is just icing on the cake, in Kowalewski's view. So are the immediate practical benefits, such as stronger important benefit for students is they learn the course material in an interactive way wi that doesnt feel ‘stale.’ The learning is first and foremost for me. The rest makes it an irresistible package deal,° she says. For information about WSU's Academic Center for Service Learning, visit www.weber.edu/oasl; call 8o1626-6782, or send email to kmackay@weber.edu. Jop1 Kiicup, University Communications The key to successful servicelearning is good planning and supervision, says Kathryn MacKay. “We always have to ask, ‘does it help them learn?” Student testimonials suggest their service-learning sticks. "Years later, students come back to ask about the projects in which they participated,” she observes. résumés or graduate school applications. “The most Photo courtesy of BRENDA KOWALEWSKI Bio AL Taintor admits that he and his fellow Wildcats made sacrifices to participate CoMMITMENT TO SERVICE | wsu Studentss Lear Ne Benefits yiVolunt :ering _in the program. “Each of us paid to participate and we could have been studying. | was sitting for the MCAT at the time (the medical school admission test). But to see what all of us had done together and the gratefulness of the people moving into homes they'd helped to construct—it was exciting." tunity attracted 10 WSU students to two Habitat sites in Portland, Ore. The alternative spring break i is just one of many student involvement programs guided by Kari Petersen, WSU's community service coordinator. “There has always been a lot of community service at WSU, but we didn't have a central clearinghouse for student volunteers until the Center for Community Service was established in 1987," she explains. A little organization goes a long way. Now, each year, WSU students contribute more than 17,000 hours of volunteer service to 101 community agencies. the First United Methodist Church downtown. _ As many students would say, the ripple effect of community service can be “awesome.” Since returning home from Portland, WSU's Habitat volunteers — are translating their experience into long-term benefits for Northern Utah. — Mention ° ‘spring break" to most “alleue students, and you conjure images of sunny beaches. Increasing numbers of students, however, view the midsemester holiday as a perfect time for community service. In recent years,— a WSU students have joined more than 9,000 cohorts, nationwide, who spend an intensive week volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. One such oppor- where they worked on framing new homes, finishing interior carpentry and landscaping projects. At night, they crashed in sleeping bags on the floor of Most of the WSU student volunteers didn’t know one another when they set out on a road trip from Ogden to Portland. While building homes, they also. built friendships, says Adam Taintor ‘03. "Some of us had construction experience," he explains. “Others had never touched a hammer. We made some mistakes, but we learned.” Several of them have constructed a thriving WSU chapter of Habitat for Humanity—from the ground up. For information about the Center for Community Service, visit www.weber.edu/volunteerinfo; call 801-626-6890, or send email to kpetersen3 @weber.edu. Jopi Kitcup, University Communications Spinning A New Web Loc ON TO SEE How WSU Is CHANGING MINDS AND LIVES REGULAR VISITORS TO WWW.WEBER.EDU MIGHT DO A DOUBLE take this fall, as WSU rolls out a new version of the web site. Old and new users alike will find a more robust search engine, improved page navigation, a site index and audience-specific portals that, together, make it easier to locate information. The new site also features profiles of students, such as Neleh Dennis ‘01, that illustrate how WSU is “changing minds.” To access the latest campus news, visitors can link to WSU ‘Today, a one-stop resource for headlines, publications and information about events and athletics, at www.weber.edu/wsutoday.htm. EXPANDED SEARCH CAPABILITIES CLICK ON A PORTAL FIND OUT How IS ‘CHANGING WSU DESIGNED WHAT DO Y ANT Now? Soil te ae Lee aah _ NAVIGATE HERE. MINDS. “Going to WSU Is one of those amazing journeys— minus the bugs and rotten ibs) aleenNVA1c)¢cot nO] 0 ean the end result, you'd never pass up the opportunity. ° Neleh Dennis AA FOR YOU Tae a ge RNAS UNIVERSITY uden, Utah search ontact us apply changing minds ‘01 Psychology Ue future students current students alumni faculty & staff visitors Award-winning Actress Rita Moreno to Visit Rita Moreno, the only femaie performer ever to win Thursday (Oct 3) at 10 a.m., in the Shepherd Union Ballroo sharing her experiences from a career that has spanned seven Faculty Hope Respite Video Will Make a Difference Mary Ann Anderson knows the clock never stops for care suffering from Alzheimer's disease and other forms of d LinK TO WSU's NEws siTtE, WSU Today a READY TO APPLY? CLICK HERE. home » about WSU » changing minds » Neleh Dennis STINT ON ‘SURVIVOR’ HAS WSU OTHERS TO SEIZE THE DAY STUDENT ENCOURAGING Okay. “Survivor: Marquesas” was just a TV show. Nevertheless, more than 20 million viewers tuned in to watch the weekly competitions among castaways dumped on a remote island in French Polynesia and challenged to outwit and outlast each other for $1 million. Last spring the show, in its fourth season, became even more “What you learn, pyer7) always f with you we need carry popular in Utah when Neleh Dennis, a WSU senior from Layton, was selected from more than 80,000 auditions to join the cast. She attracted a faithful group of viewers throughout her home state. “| hadn't really watched the show before, but | heard about the application deadline at the last minute and you—and on a whim decided to go for It," said the now 22-year-old. “I ein just wanted to test myself in that environment and see how | would do if| pushed myself.” draw aT ae it most. Although she finished $1 million by just one $100,000 and an even a new ‘game plan” for as first runner-up, missing out on the vote, Neleh walked away with more tremendous consolation prize — life. “| believe you lose 100 percent of the things you don't try for. If | had let what people told me and my own insecurities get in the way of pursuing ‘Survivor,’ | never would have had this experience or the opportunities that have come my way since,” she said. Now a local celebrity, Neleh has had numerous speaking engagements, received offers for movies and commercials, and can be seen each morning on Salt Lake City's KUTV Channel 2 as the entertainment reporter. Neleh says she came home with a conviction she wants to shout from the rooftops. “If | could tell other WSU students anything, it would be not to underestimate where an experience can take you. When you enter college, you may not see what it can do for you, but education opens doors you now can't even imagine,” she said. "What you learn, you always carry with you—and you can draw upon when you need it most." For Neleh, such a reflection came at a critical point in “Survivor” when she wanted to present her opinions in a way that wouldn't be misunderstood. “Il remembered a class | had at Weber where we learned the different ways people receive love and how you need to talk with individuals at their level, not yours, to effectively commu- nicate,’ she said. “That concept helped me stay on the island as long as | did and build some of the best relationships of my life!" MEeLISA HoLmes, Contributing Writer AT WSU? FIND OUT HERE. Se = a MONTY BRINTON/CBS Photos by Roperr Casey A third-generation "Charles," Hislop was born at the end of the Depression era, when bootlegging was prevalent. "Chick" and “Shotgun” are both nicknames for a bootlegger. So, in order to avoid being confused with his samenamed relatives, his parents called him “Chick,” and the name stuck. OR THE PAST 33 YEARS, CHARLES “CHICK” HIsLop has pushed, prodded and downright demanded that Weber State University students run away from him. Funny thing is, they always seem to return, wanting to re-connect with the man who inspired them to become, first, great people and, second, great athletes. The WSU men’s cross country track and field coach has proven that if you can encourage athletes to develop their character, strength and determination, speed will follow. “Chick told me a long time ago that he’s not in the business of building championships, he’s in the business of building men,” says Dan Walker ’75, WSU's assistant track coach who, incidentally, was coached by Hislop as a track runner at WSU. “I dont think anyone doubts that he’s been very successful at both.” A CHAMPION’s CHAMPION In just the last decade, Hislop has led his teams to six Big Sky conference championships, coached 23 athletes to All-America honors, and mentored countless students who have gone on to be prominent athletes, business successes and civic leaders. He has had numerous speaking engagements nationwide, where he shared his expertise coaching an event called the steeplechase, a 3000-meter run that requires runners to leap hurdles and clear water jumps. He even served as assistant coach in the 1996 Olympics. But Hislop is best known—and most respected—for his ability to bring out the best in athletes by emphasizing the importance of being well-rounded human beings. “Obviously, I'm interested in a person's running ability when recruiting athletes to Weber, Hislop said recently. “But I'm just as interested in knowing what kind of a student they are, what types of family experiences they ve had, and the amount of self-discipline they ve learned as a result of those experiences. If a student can excel in a sport like track and field— meaning that he can perform up to his athletic capabilities—there’s no reason why he shouldnt be able to do the same in the classroom.” LESSONS IN LIFE Several of Hislop’s student athletes can attest to the fact that their coach always expected them to do their best, whether it was on the track, behind a desk, or in life. “T learned a tremendous amount from Coach Hislop, not just about track but about lessons in life and character, says Matthew Godfrey, a former WSU runner who now serves as mayor of Ogden. “I came to WSU because I knew that he was a great track coach and I thought I could reach my potential there, but he taught me what it takes to be a champion, which is largely hard work. He also taught me how to lose with grace gar and how to rebound quickly. Those are lessons that are pretty tough to learn in the classroom, but theyre certainly important lessons to learn in life.” rd ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE It shouldn't come as a surprise that Hislop’s Division 1-A men’s team was recently in the public spotlight for having the highest cumulative grade-point average in the nation. Nor should it be a surprise that he modestly takes little credit for his runners academic excellence. “I just work with strong, disciplined individuals who want to do well, and that extends into every area of their lives— physically, spiritually and academically, he says. Born To RuN Having first been on campus 47 ago as a junior college All-American athlete who excelled in the two-mile track and field event, Hislop recalls that as he entered his adolescent and early adult years, he was small in stature and slow to mature. “I've always enjoyed all kinds of sports, but I chose distance running because it was the only thing I was good at.” Despite the fact that he came out of the starters block with a ‘vertical handicap, its obvious that Hislop was born to run. “I was running before it was considered the ‘in thing to do, he jokes. “I'd be running down the street, and ro ete they've got to Uae a mem ate eres § When cars would Tf that doesn't work, I tell — For Javier Chavez, owner of several local Mexican restaurants and track coach for St. Joseph's High School in Ogden, Hislop was more than just a great AMAA Kean On because Im the coach, — Eee coach—he was an “American Papa. Chavez explained that when he arrived at WSU from Mexico, he was homesick, disappointed (he had barely missed a chance to join Mexico's 1976 | KR aR Ee] Olympic team) and depressed. “When I got off the plane, he was there to pick me up at the airport and show me the university, says Chavez. “At the time, I didn’t speak any English, and he didn’t speak any Spanish, but we instantly connected and he has been a father for me ever since. Chavez explained that from the moment he met Hislop and his wife, Dianne, the couple took him under their wings, which is something the Hislops have done with many students over the years. “Coach Hislop is a very hard coach and a very hard worker, says Chavez. “But he’s also very compassionate, and because of that, he makes everyone want to always try harder at being their best.” drive by, theyd roll down their window and do one of three things: spit at me, swear at me, or ask me if I needed a ride. Whichever alterna- tive they chose, they thought I was crazy.” EXPECTING THE Best Hislop says his years of coaching have taught him that, to bring out the best in people, you have to expect the best. “I love watching people push past what they think they can do,” he says. “There's no greater reward than watching someone exceed their own expectations. It makes me mad when people say kids today dont work as hard as they used to. Actually, theyre right—they worker harder. These kids have been exposed to more than we ever were exposed to, and it’s our job to expose them to good experiences, to positive things.” Becky OLEson, University Communications Our men’s indoor and outdoor — track and field team proved a point in the classroom as well as in the arena. The Wildcats won the 2002 Big Sky Conference titles for both indoor and out- door track and field. But that's a WSU's teams also had the highest grade-point average of any team in the country during 2001-2002, according to The National Collegiate Division | - Track Coaches Association. The Wildcats sported a cumu_ lative grade-point average of 3.32 for the year. Five WSU athletes earned coaches’ Academic All-America honors: : Todd Grunander (3.92); Corbin Talley (3.91); Trent Hooper (309), Joel Atwater (3.42); and : Jeremy Tolman (3.12). Grunander was named the 2001-2002 Weber State University Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year and was the recipient of a $5,000 NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship. _ To earn Academic All-America honors on the team, athletes must have a GPA of 3.1 or higher and must qualify for either the indoor or outdoor NCAA event. _ ~‘Torcu RELAY cy WSU Friends Shape Campus Lega EAN Hurst ’48 RECALLS THE TIME HE AND ' Jack Lampros were dining during a Rotary _ International convention in Switzerland with their wives and the late Elizabeth and Donnell Stewart, _ FROM LEFT: William Stromberg, Jack Lampros and Dean Hurst. When WSU approached the Stewart Education Foundation’s executive committee in 1998 to request a lead gift for the university's $75 million capital campaign, the three men pledged $15 million without hesitation. The contribution has played a key role in the construction of the Stewart Stadium sky suites and press box and the Kimball Visual Arts Center (below), and in the endowment of the David O. McKay Education Building. Other campaign gifts have supported areas as diverse as Utah Musical Theatre and the Storytelling Festival to computer sicence and the Stewart Library. founders of the Stewart Education Foundation. Running low on money, Lampros ordered an inexpensive steak tartare, not knowing that the dish consists of raw ground beef with a raw egg yolk on top. When the waiter brought the meal, Lampros simply stared in shock and sent it back to the kitchen to be cooked. The waiter reappeared in about 10 minutes with a plate of meat burnt like a cinder. “T think he broke his fork trying to cut it,” says Hurst, vice chairman of the Stewart Education Foundation. “Weve laughed a lot about his steak tartare. We'll go to dinner and sometimes I'll say, ‘Jack, theyve got some great steak tartare on the menu for you.— Most BENEFIT TO THE Most PEOPLE Hurst, Lampros and C. William “Bill” Stromberg have many such stories to tell about one another. As the executive committee of the Stewart Education Foundation, they have traveled and played golf together and have worked closely with each other for 25 years in administering the assets of the foundation. In that time, the foundation has become the single-largest donor to Weber State University, shaping not only the university campus but also its educational opportunities. The trustees guiding principle in giving to Weber State has always been providing the most benefit to the most people. Says Lampros, foundation chairman: “Life is not a small candle; it is a great torch. And Id like to hand off that torch as brilliantly to the next generation as I possibly can.” FOUNDATION FooTpRINT | The university honored the three men on campus Sept. 10. Also, three buildings will be named after them in recognition of the foundation's longstanding support of WSU and its strong role in the campaign — with more than $25 million in gifts and pledges: ¢ The Jack D. Lampros Hall for Teaching, Learning and Technology, an existing building on campus, will be renovated to offer students, faculty and staff round-the-clock access to computers and other state-of-the-art learning technologies. e The Health & Physical Education Center will become the C. William Stromberg Center for Health & Physical Education. The facility, along with the Swenson Gymnasium, which the foundation will help to renovate, provides an array of athletic and physical fitness opportunities. ¢ The Dean W. Hurst Center for Lifelong Learning, to be built at the southwest corner of the main campus next to the Lindquist Alumni Center, will host university activities such as seminars, meetings and special events for the university, community, alumni and friends. “The footprint of the Stewart Education Foundation is everywhere on this campus, says Ann Millner, WSU's new president. “It really provides the margin of excellence that gives Weber State students the quality experience they deserve.” Stromberg, a vice chairman of the foundation along with Hurst, sees the foundation's impact most clearly during commencement. ‘It’s an emotional thing for me. When I see a young man or young woman graduate and move on, I see a completed person. They can go anywhere in the world and do well because of the education they get at Weber State.” ELLEN Rantz, University Communications Tinkham, instructor specialist; and Larry Dooley, assistant professor, who recently joined the faculty. students succeed, too. The difference is that Decaria, a scholarship recipient in the College of Science, is already providing a scholarship while he’s still a student. He will graduate next year. A physics major, Decaria last year received the Ronald and Cheryl Galli Scholarship provided by the dean of the college and his wife. “| have a young family and finances Martha Ritchie, a member of the original group, has since moved to another university. The group raised $1,200 its first year, awarding four partial scholarships last spring. The members plan to continue their giving each year. “| know the students who got the scholarships were just thrilled that they came from faculty and staff," Zublin said. “We don't do this for are somewhat hard,” he says. “It would have been impossible to go to school and work full time without the scholarship." The Galli scholarship started a philanthropic chain reaction. As a partner in Zu Cable, which makes the gratitude, but that's a nice little perk.” FIRST-GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP sound-system cables, Decaria per- For lawyer Fran Wikstrom ‘71, the inspiration to create a scholarship for first-generation students came over a plate of salmon and beef tenderloin. Wikstrom, former student body president, attended the opening kickoff of the WSU capital campaign when he listened to first-generation students tell about their experiences. The stories reminded Wikstrom of his late father's own humble beginnings at what was then Weber College. When asked to support a new scholarship, Wikstrom readily said "yes." Soon, the Jack and Dorothy Wikstrom Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund was established in memory of his father and in honor of his mother. "My dad came from Nebraska to live with an uncle in Ogden and suaded his colleagues that funding a scholarship similar to his could help provide future employees for their company and the industry. Ron Galli says he's delighted Decaria is continuing the cycle of giving. “Cheryl and | started our scholarship as a partial repayment for our enjoyable, long association with Weber. It's great to see Adam and his co-workers doing the same.” STAGING SUCCESS If "all the world's a stage,” as Shakespeare said, five theatre arts faculty and staff members have established a scholarship to place theatre students front and center, educationally speaking. "I'm on several campus committees and see what other departments and employees are doing to help students,” said Catherine attend Weber,” Wikstrom says. "He'd be pleased with the scholarship in his and my mother's names." The scholarship is designed to benefit first-generation college students. Zublin, professor of theatre arts BRIAN GRIFFIN and associate dean of the a variety of reasons. As alumni, though, they seem to share at least one sentiment in common, no matter what their major—an intense pride in their education. Alumni pride, as expressed in donations, actually enhances the reputation of your alma mater. In fact, it's one of the criteria in the U.S. News & World Report annual college rankings. "Alumni tell us they had a special experience at Weber State,” says Vicki Gorrell, acting vice president for university relations and development. "Alumni have the power to change lives at Weber State, to help today’s students learn in the same atmosphere of close faculty and staff relationships. Gifts of all sizes allow WSU students to pursue the education they will need to be successful upon graduation.” Gabriel, the five-year-old son of Jenni Kelland, (pictured below,) was enrolled in the Melba Lehner Children’s School at WSU while Kelland attended her own classes. When Gabriel graduated to kindergarten in the spring, Kelland purchased a brick in their names because she felt “he was the cutest student the Lehner School ever had." : ry. a eg “Even though money Is tight, the purchase of a brick was worth it," says Kelland, who is pursuing a bachelor's degree in math education after receiving an associate's degree this year. "Now we have something solid to help us remember our experience at Weber State." Her brick states: “Gabriel age 4, Jenni age 40, mom and son 2002." Her final graduation date? “That's a good question," Kelland says. "Probably 2005.” But it's not set in stone... or brick, as the case may be. MARIANNE KWIATKOWSKI AND SYLVIA Newman, Contributing Writers and ELLEN RANTz, University Communications SHARING A BRICK Last spring, Weber State University students laid the foundation for the student capital campaign by inviting their cohorts to buy bricks for $50. They envisioned the proceeds would be used to beautify the campus, beginning with a large in-ground “W" of purple bricks to be installed east of the Stewart Bell Tower. Among the students who responded, at least one “graduate” still has several years before he can even officially apply to WSU. 11 PA Bizzell, technical director; Tracy Callahan, associate professor; Van POCKETBOOK RIVALRY As the Weber State University capital campaign enters Its final year, a little rivalry in alumni giving might be healthy, just as it is In sports. At present, 2.6 percent of WSU alumni donate to their alma mater. We're grateful for every gift but can't help glancing at our neighbors’ statistics. The percentage of alumni giving at Utah State University and the University of Utah are 10.9 and 12.6, respectively. Students come to Weber State for & Adam Decaria Is like many scholarship donors to Weber State University. He had a great experience in college and wants to help other COOT College of Arts & Humanities. “Several of us just said, ‘We can do this." The other contributors are John SCHOLARSHIP CATALYST As ALUMNI GIVING GRows, So DOES THE UNIVERSITY Wie: CRYSTINE LOVELAND RICHES ‘94 and WESLEY RICHES ‘94 were students at Weber State University, they heard their peers talk about boosting the book collection of the Stewart Library. Being fond of libraries, Crystine and Wesley discussed how they, too, could help. It's no surprise, then, that their first gift to the university three years ago was to the Friends of Stewart Library. They have since contributed to their respective colleges—the Moyes College of Education and the College of Science—as well. “The first gift wasn't large, but we hope it was enough they could buy at least one new book," says Crystine, who received a bachelor's degree in English teaching. “You have to support what you believe in. Your giving should pinch you a little so that it really makes you think about helping others." SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL Creating a strong, ongoing base of support from alumni such as Crystine and Wesley through the capital campaign, “Changing Minds Together,” will help Weber State reach its potential, according to WSU's new president, Ann Millner. "It's all about taking Weber State to the next level in educational excellence for our students and faculty," Millner says. “The whole + campaign is particinat about participation, and anyone can make a difference with a gift of any amount.” “Your giving should . pinch you a litt,; le so that it really makes you think about , The five-year cams. other ng helpi paign, which began in 1998, has met its overall financial goal of $75 million. However, the campaign will continue until June 2003 so it can meet another goal—to motivate as many alumni as possible to support what they believe in. "This is the last year of the campaign, and it's a wonderful opportunity for alumni who haven't given to the university before to do so," Millner says. “Alumni support is the key to accomplishing great things." STEPPING UP TO THE PLATE One of those accomplishments since the campaign's Start is an increase in the number of student scholarships, a strong need at WSU where 85 percent of the student population works full- or part-time and many support a family. When the campaign began, the university had approximately 300 student scholarships available; today there are more than 500. Faculty in the Department of Sales and Service Technology (SST) pooled their resources and created their own scholarship fund at the suggestion of Carl Grunander, department chair. When Lane Jacobs '96 received a letter from the department this spring notifying SST alumni of the scholarship, he wrote a check on the spot. His wife, Shannon ‘99, partners with him in giving. As a scholarship student who worked as a waiter part time, Lane understands the importance of private support for the university. “It feels good to assist someone else," says Jacobs, a sales representative with Boston Scientific, a Massachusetts-based company that makes medical devices designed to reduce risk and trauma from surgery. “Tuition will always go up, and there will always be needy students. Who better to step up to the plate and help than our own alumni?" Jacobs made his first gift soon after graduation, to the Friends of Stewart Library. He says he's excited to be a donor and one day would like to establish a scholarship honoring several people who have greatly influenced his life. He also views giving as a cycle: “What goes around, comes around. When we have resources, we really should help out someone who's not as fortunate.” Gifts such as those from Lane and Shannon Jacobs and Crystine and Wesley Riches make a cumulative impact. For example, Joan Hubbard, director of the Stewart Library, says smaller gifts—$10 or more—help the library buy books, videos and CDs. "All gifts to the library are important,” she says. “If someone Is consistently giving smaller gifts, the cumulative amount over several years can be significant.” ELLEN RANTz, University Communications EARN HIGHER INCOME RATES Planning for your future and that of Weber State University ALUMNI BOARD AND CouNCILS NOMINATIONS Nominations for alumni board of directors and council positions are welcome anytime, as are self nominations. Please submit a letter of nomina- tion with contact information for yourself and your nominee and include the nominee's résumé. Send to Alumni Nominations Committee, 3701 University Circle, - Ogden, UT 84408-3701 or visit| alumni.weber.org. That's exactly what Jim and Norma Kier are doing through a WSU Foundation charitable ite “We've been concerned piss with the stock re mar- ket volatility and liked the idea of a higher, State University students.” The return with a charitable gift annuity Is much higher than with other investments such as certificates of deposit, savings accounts, money market funds and stocks. PLEASE SEND INFORMATION ON A WSU AcE65 AGE 70 fixed, guaranteed income for the rest of our lives,” they said. “A charitable gift annuity is a perfect way to increase our Income, reduce taxes and, at the same time, benefit Weber ea AGE 75 AGE 80 a ue INy 6.7% ak Bkhe eee For more information, contact: Don E. Spainhower in the WSU Gift Planning Office at (801) 626-6568, email dspainhowerl @weber.edu, or cut and fill out the coupon below and send to Don at WSU Development Office. FOUNDATION GIFT ANNUITY Birthdate(s): Amt: $10,000 $50,000 $100,000 O C1 | want to know more about gifts to Weber State that provide me with income for life ©] Send information on including Weber State in my will CALLING ALL PROFESSORS Ever wonder what became of your favorite Weber State professors? Are they still giving that same killer test? Have they left WSU? Or retired? Let WSU's alumni relations staff help you find out. We'll track him or her down and let you know what they've been doing since your days at Weber State. Send your professors name, your contact information, and the years you attended WSU to WSU Alumni, 3701 University Circle, Ogden, UT 84408, or e-mail alumni@weber.edu or visit C1 | have already included Weber State in my will www.alumni.weber.org. Watch upcoming editions of Vista to NAME: see what we've discovered. ADDRESS: If you are a former faculty member, please help us PHONE: E | “MAIL: ( ) sEND To: DON SPAINHOWER WSU Development Office locate you by visiting the web site or sending us your news at alumni@weber.edu. 4018 University Circle Ogden UT 84408-4018 ANGIE WELLING, Contributing Writer fel. Distinguished Service Award Distinguished Alumni Awards These awards go to former students who, by service to campus, community or profession, have brought honor to WSU. Kinc DuRKEE Where some may have seen limitations, King Durkee saw opportunity. Durkee didnt let his lack of a high school diploma stop him from graduating from Weber College in 1944, and then attending Utah State Agricultural College, Brigham Young University and the University of Utah College of Medicine. His collegiate career first began as he walked by Weber College in downtown Ogden and saw a line outside the old gymnasium. Stopping out of curiosity, Durkee signed up for classes on the spur of the moment. Three universities later, he was finally asked for proof of high school graduation. In the midst of medical school and law classes, he discovered a love of journalism and joined the staff at the Salt Lake Tribune. He later moved to the Deseret News, working his way up from a reporter to city desk editor before leaving to become the managing editor of the San Diego Union. He retired in 1995 after 50 years in journalism. Durkee has taught at San Diego State University, the University of California and the University of Utah. He credits President Henry Aldous Dixon for his success, and has always been proud of his Weber connections. A voracious reader, he also has dedicated time to the fine arts, conducting rehearsals of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. He has served on many civic, artistic and professional associations. And, as Durkee admits, it all started at WSU. “No, I never did get to high school, but thanks to my Weber College experience I ended up attending several universities, a school of law, a school of medicine and becoming editor of a major American newspaper, he said. DEAN THomas HucHEs & KATHLEEN Hurst HucHeEs With more than 70 published works, including the popular Children of the Promise series, Dean Thomas Hughes ‘67 credits his Weber State professors for giving him the tools needed to turn his love of writing into a successful publishing career. And although he now teaches at Brigham Young University, Hughes has not forgotten the This award goes to non-alumni who have been of service to WSU and the community. school where it all began. Hughes and his wife, Kathy, are loyal WSU advocates and contributors to the English department. He often returns to the Ogden campus as a guest speaker. “They ask for no recognition, prefer that their contributions go unremarked, and humbly praise and credit others for their success, wrote one nominator of the couple for this year's Distinguished Alumni Award. Kathy Hughes graduated from Weber State in 1966, received a master's degree in special edu- VERNON BUEHLER completed her doctoral work at the University of Utah and Brigham Young University in 1992 volunteer professor in Poland, Ukraine and Russia. “Through his travels, Vernon also brought international business people to the WSU campus, wrote one nominating party about Buehler's ability to bring the global business world to Weber State's doorstep. cation from Central Missouri State in 1974 and and 1994, respectively. A long-time teacher and school administrator, she most recently served as director of the BYUPublic School Partnership. Kent Van DE GRAAFF A 1965 Weber State graduate, Kent Van De Graaff returned to his alma mater in 1995 to guide a record number of students to the nation's finest medical schools, including Johns Hopkins and Yale universities. An accomplished author of human anatomy and physiology textbooks, he also advises WSU's premedical honor society, Alpha Epsilon Delta, and Operation Smile and the Hope Alliance, programs that provide medical assistance to people in underdeveloped nations. In just seven years with Weber State's zoology department, Van De Graaff has earned recognition as one of the university s most popular professors. A nomination party aptly summed up Van De Graaff’s accomplishments at WSU. “Here is a man who is genuinely and wholeheartedly devoted to our students. He has had extraordinary success in reaching large numbers of students at all levels of instruction throughout the world.” Vernon Maughan Buehler has come a long way since his introduction to education in a rural, two-room schoolhouse in Daniels, Idaho. Now, at 83, Buehler has an extensive and impressive list of accomplishments. He logged a 27-year tour in the U.S. | Army, followed by a career in academia, including such roles as associate professor of business administration at Utah State University, international programs consultant at WSU, United Nations professor in southern Poland, and In 1993, Buehler established a Weber State endowment named after him and his late wife, MaRee, to “favorably impact the lives of its scholarly students and industrious faculty.” Lewis W. Shurtliff Award This award goes to individuals who have contributed to broad educational opportunities. SPENCE KLoMpP A graduate of Weber State and Utah State universities, Spencer Jackson Klomp has dedicated most of his 87 years to educating others through volunteerism. An Ogden native and successful businessman, Klomp has served as president of both the Ogden City School Board and the Utah State School Board. He also has spent time on the National Pacific Region School Board. Klomp married elementary school teacher Kathleen Foulger in 1939. They have five children. As one nominator put it, “Spence is the kind of individual that exemplifies what it means to be truly committed to the thing he has set out to accomplish.” An accomplished pianist who has either taught or accompanied the most talented musicians in the state, Carol Watkins Hurst ’71 has been selected to receive the 2002 Emeriti Lifetime Achievement Award. She has taught piano for the past 57 years, 20 of them at Weber State. She has played with the Ogden Chorale, the Weber State Symphony Orchestra and Symphonic Band, numerous faculty members, and opera singer Marta Gutierrez. She recently accompanied a 13-year-old flutist at a national music competi- tion in Washington, D.C. “Carol was taught by her father to contribute her gift for music whenever she could. When people are in need, she wants to respond and help, wrote one nominating party. In addition to sharing her musical talents, she has unselfishly given time to Weber State through her service on the alumni board and financial contributions to various clubs and associations. Be a star in the life of one to the WSU GENERAL Every gift counts and especially when combined student by contributing SCHOLARSHIP FUND. makes a difference, with other alumni gifts. “If it werent for the scholarship, I wouldnt be in school right now. It’s really Ancte WELLING, Contributing Writer inspiring to know that someone believed in me enough to award me the scholarship. Someday I want to return the favor.” Jo-ANN TRUJILLO, JUNIOR IN SOCIOLOGY “The scholarship gave me the breather I needed to focus on Come learn in a relaxed environment at the Lindquist Alumni Center. Everyone Is invited to the free classes, which start at 6:30 p.m. RY 14. Ogden History in Postcards, with postcard collector Boyd Crawford '50 a; mera ee A Fats i LDONAUANY I rEBRUAR aE Il Re . a a Ts S u m e Wri s 11 CLovIs MaeEz, SENIOR IN COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING You can change minds — Se hao a aay os? 8 oh Be at tgs ay fe eee a Pi arm nae, Bre & i VeeSiigdae ics ae ti be. ame and lives. t | n for Results MARCH studies and not worry so much about how to pay for school. It’s tough being a full-time student, working and having a family, but a college education is worth it.” Impressive Interviews— Do's and Don'ts Give to the WSU General Scholarship Fund by calling (801) 626-7135, e-mailing giving@weber.edu or clicking on weber.edu/giving/yourannualgifts/. HREE NEW LEADERS HAVE TAKEN THE HELM OF THE WesBeR State University Alumni Association (WSUAA) and its associated councils, bringing with them experience, ideas and all-out dedication to WSU. Edward G. Kleyn ’71 is the 2002-03 president of the WSU Alumni Association. A business major at Weber with an MBA from the University of Utah, Kleyn has served on the WSUAA board of directors since 1997. During his tenure, Kleyn plans to build strong alliances between WSU alumni and various departments and colleges within the university. “We realize there are a lot of people who have an affinity for a specific area within the university, and we want to tie in the faculty and staff with the alumni who have graduated from those departments. © Kleyn encourages all alumni to participate in the many activities of the association, through student mentoring, scholarship and awards programs, and alumni events. Why support Weber State? It’s not a difficult question for Kleyn to answer. “I think it is one of the greatest organizations that the northern Utah area has. All of the functions, the activities, the athletics, all that it gives to the community is phenomenal. And that’s over and above educating our students.” Kleyn and his wife, Deanna, have six children. He is a president of Northern Utah/Southwest Wyoming, Wells Fargo Bank. Vance Pace is the 2002-03 president of the Emeriti Alumni Council, which represents alumni who attended WSU 40 or more years ago. He attended Weber College during 1953-55 and again in 1958. His latest position marks his third term on the council. Pace’s goal during his presidential term is to use emeriti alumni more effectively to further the mission of WSU. During his 30 years of foreign service for the United States, Pace realized how much his early experiences at Weber shaped his ability to work overseas and in Washington, D.C., as a professional diplomat. His continued participation with the university reflects his appreciation, and he encourages all WSU alumni to remain permanently involved with their alma mater. “First-rate professors and staff who stimulate our intellectual curiosity make us more productive citizens and members of the society we live in. ‘The best way to show appreciation for that is to be active in the ongoing programs of Weber State University, he said. Many of the couple's brothers and sisters are Weber State graduates, as is their eldest daughter. Trish McFarland ’98 is the president of WSU’s Young Alumni Council, composed of alumni who have graduated during the past 15 years. She has been a member of the council since 1998, serving in many positions including chair of the annual WSU Coca-Cola 5K Challenge and as the council's vice president. Her plans for the year include fostering relationships with the community as well as bolstering WSU’s Alumni Scholarship Fund. The council will work to enhance its already successful programs, such as the Junior ‘Cats program for future Wildcats ages 4-12. As for her continued participation with the university, McFarland said it is all about returning the favors she received during her school years. “I had a good experience at Weber State, and I want to repay that and give back to the university." A technical sales graduate, she works at Newgate Motor Sports in Riverdale as a finance manager. She lives in Ogden with her husband, Michael, and daughter, McKenzie. Ancte WELLING, Contributing Writer 5K RACE GOING STRONG AFTER ALL THESE YEARS IT STARTED OUT AS A SIMPLE PLAN—bring Weber State University students, faculty and alumni together, throw in some physical fitness and raise some much-needed funds for student scholarships. Now, two decades later, the race is among WSU's most popular annual events. And while some may be surprised that the WSU Coca-Cola 5k Challenge is still going strong, its founder certainly isn't surprised. “| thoughtit was a good enough idea at the time, that it might carry on," said Rodney Brady, WSU's president, 1978-1985. “During my years at Weber State, | often looked for ways to relate more closely to the students and the alumni. This was one way of making us all sort of equal. We were out there, ready to run the same distance, irrespective of our age or our station in life.” From its beginning, the event has attracted hundreds of participants each year. More than 200 runners took part in this year's Sept. 21 event, the race's 20th anniversary. All proceeds benefit the WSU Alumni Scholarship Fund. A marathon runner at the time he came up with the idea, Brady participated in each race during his tenure at Weber State. Anyone who completed the 3.1-mile course faster than the president (about 30 percent of the pack, he says) received a certificate boasting, "| Beat the President.” But for some, the race results don't matter. Ogden Mayor Matthew Godfrey, a track star during his Weber days, was the 2001 race's celebrity runner. Godfrey said he can't recall how he fared but remembers one thing well. “| just know that | hurt last year,” Godfrey said. Still, he said, “I he a good time. It's a really nice course and a lot of fun to run." Should the mayor decide to run the course again, Brady offered some advice: “My philosophy was always to start at the very back of those lined up for the race. That way every person | passed was a victory. That's a lot better than starting on the front row and having all those other people pass me up." Anote WELLING, Contributing Writer Don S. Paut Utah Division 33 years. He Conservation umnt Updates Bruce BoTHWELL ‘69 has been teaching for 32 years. He is currently a lead teacher. for the Clinton Community School District in lowa. ERICH-PETER H. DARR*’69 works in Columbus, Ohio, as the chief of pro- gram development for the Defense Logistics Agency Information Support Office. His main responsibilities include the development and maintenance of payment and support applications for the mechanization of contract administration systems. 1940S GorDON K. MADSEN ‘48, a Granada Hills, Calif., resident, retired as a senior systems programmer after 36 years with Hughes Aircraft °Co, JEANNE HALL ‘69 has been a school counselor for the Ogden City School District for 17 years. In addition to her 1950S EDWARD B. St. CLAIR JR. '54 retired from the U.S. Army as a lieutenant professional work, Hall serves on the colonel. His wife, Liliane, a native of Bucharest, Rumania, is a survivor of the Holocaust. He volunteers as executive director of the Colorado Committee of Employer Support to the Guard and Reserve and is president of the Sotos Syndrome Support Association. Roypbon O. (Rob) JULANDER ‘54 earned a doctoral degree from the University of Utah and Is a professor of political science at WSU. RALPH VANDER HEIDE ‘57 works as executive secretary and consultant for the Northern Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation teams. He retired from teaching at public schools and at Skidmore College in New York. '68 has worked for the of Wildlife Resources for is the Great Basin Bird region coordinator. IVAN '50 and BeveRLy (GRAVES) ‘53 HESLoP, 2002 WSU Emeriti Homecoming Royalty boards of area and state non-profit organizations including Your Community Connection, Boys and Girls Club and the Utah Non-Profits Association. Bert RicHARD (Rick) NoorDA ‘69 works as a price/cost analyst for the U.S. Air Force at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. 1960s Metvin C. ALEXANDER ‘60 Is a retired exhibits designer who worked for the National Park Visitor Center at Harpers Ferry in West Virginia. He resides in Ogden. Borp Drew Morrison ‘68, a Santa Monica, Calif., resident, is the owner of Morrison Associates, a company that promotes and teaches interactive business systems to make Internet use more profitable. Use DISCOVER, an online program, to assess y D » has been director of athletics at Cal- State Maritime for 33 years. He also pursues opportunities in theater arts. VILLIAM HE , a contract negotiator 2 att Hil Air Foiee Base, Utah, assisted in the administration of a worldwide government purchasecard program. 7 70 is founder and president of Home F Oxygen and Medical Equipment in Idaho Falls. “My wife, Linda, and | are well pleased with the growth of our business, starting with a few thousand dollars and growing to a multimillion-dollar corporation in seven busy but fun years. Any success we enjoy is due to our education at Weber State University and the incredible friendships we enjoyed there." : iN) HA iS an adjunct professor. at Saou College i In Ephraim, Utah, teaching private and group piano, and jazz/show choir. She is also director of Ascension and the Encore women’s choir. Before moving to the music department full-time, cy | is a clinical*forerisie psychologist working for the Salt Lake County Criminal Justice Services Division. His job includes the examination of people charged with aggravated crimes and sexual offenses to determine whether they can be released pending their trials; and he runs the division's anger-management and sex-offenders treatment programs for Want to advance or change your career? Weber State University can help. your interests, identify career matches and provide ideas to help you reach your professional objectives. When you're ready to talk, contact Career Services director Dr. Winn Stanger at 801626-6876 or by email at wstanger@weber.edu He'll help you take advantage of the many additional opportunities available to Weber alumni. You can attend workshops, post a résumé on the WSU e-recruiting site, and review thousands of job listings. parolees and people awaiting trial. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Utah. WSU has its own Utah Department of Workforce— counselor, Karen Doutre. To pursue workforce jobs, call Karen at (801) 626-6877 and make an — appointment to meet with her on campus. _ Register with the new online community at ~ alumni.weber.org and request an alumni mentor in the career of your choice. Use the business card exchange to promote your business or find out what other alumni are doing. We're here to help. Hansen worked 10 years with the theater department. TEPHEN Mi ) is president of Weurance Accounting & Systems Association and chief financial officer for the Security National Life Insurance Co., In Salt Lake City. Sill is also a member of the Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of CPA and serves on the Advisory Council for the School of Accountancy at WSU. RLE! , an electronic engineering.g technology graduate, Is president of the International Institute of Marketing Excellence Inc. in St. Louis. IIME (www.iime.us) is an employeeperformance improvement company. ANDREW V., ZAB > earned a master's5 degree irIn business Ssdmieetiaion from the University of West Florida and lives in Houston. IniS JEAN (MCNEILL) DurFeE '71 earned a master's's degree i In1 secontlary education from the University of NevadaReno in 1993. She works for the Park City School District. IANSEN 71 retired from Snow College |in chain, Utah, after 21 years of teaching as orchestra conductor, professor of strings and chairman of the music department for 11 years. He is in the process of writing a text for use in introduction to music classes. 1980s Marvin JOHNSON ‘71 has worked for Intel Corp. for the past five years as senior design engineer, developing test tools for the validation of the latest Pentium 4 systems designs. Davip B. OLSEN ‘71 Is a retired criminal investigator living In Ogden. Olsen spent his career in the federal government with the internal security division of the IRS and Inspector General's office of the treasury department. Wayne B. ALLRED '72, an accounting graduate, is senior vice president of El Paso Corp. PauL E. LInDQuisT ‘72 earned master's degrees in geological oceanography from Texas A&M and business administration at the Emory University Goizueta School of Business. A senior project manager at Unocol Corp., in Illinois, he manages environmental projects and Is an advising geologist. Terry A. fitter and 1976. He Outfitters PoLtarb ‘72 has been an outguide in Wyoming since is owner of Bald Mountain Inc. (www.baldmountainout- fitters.com), which provides hunting, fishing and wilderness pack trips into the Bridger-Teton Wilderness and Black Hills of Wyoming. LyNN C. KoFroep ‘73 has been a women’s soccer coach at WSU since 1995, when the program became a Division | NCAA sport. Named Big Sky Coach of the Year twice, Kofoed coached WSU to two con- ference championships. She formerly coached Layton High School's men’s soccer and swim teams. W. Kent OsTLer ‘74 says he realized he wanted to be a field biologist the day he went into the Ogden Valley with former Weber professor Hayle Buchanan. "My WSU ecology and conservation classes changed the way | look at our environment," he said. Ostler is doing clean-up and revegetation at a 1,350square-mile Nevada test site. ALLAN R. SLADE ‘74, a Staff software engineer for Lockheed Martin Mission Systems in Colorado Springs, maintains computer systems for the U.S. Air Force. Jon GREINER '75 Is Chief of police in Ogden. He Is also involved with grant management and will soon celebrate his 30th year with the Ogden Police Dept. JOHN R. VALDEz ‘73 is an independent associate legal services broker for PrePaid Legal Services Inc. in Ogden. He hopes his work will facilitate changes in the way legal services are delivered in the United States. LinDA Sue Dickey ‘76 earned a master's degree from the University of Utah in 1993. She has been teaching In the Granite School District since 1976 and has served the Granite Teachers Association in several positions. ELAINE (SPENDLOVE) MERRILL '75 is chairwoman of the mathematics department at Brigham Young UniversityHawail. She earned a master's degree and taught at Utah State University. She adopted a daughter from Romania in 1990; married her husband, Kelly, in 1999: and Is the mother of five children. is Utah/ldaho branch manager for Johnson Controls in West Valley City, Utah. Johnson Controls is a Fortune 100 company for integrated facility management offering mechanical, electrical and financial business solutions for commercial building owners. He also was involved with the facility management system design and construction of Little America Grand Hotel in Salt Lake City. Doucias A. Woopsury '76 Is manager of fleet engineering for the Utah Transit Dennis Moore ‘74 Is president and Authority, where he writes specifications CEO of The Woodmoor Group Inc., a for bus purchases, oversees preventive national software-development company focusing on the U.S. health care market. programs, and acts as liaison with BLaine S. Nay '74 earned a master of arts degree in guidance and counseling from Hampton University in Hampton, Va., and is retired from the Alaska National Guard. He lives in Cedar City, ager of international brand management, and strategic development and training for DaimlerChrysler Corp. He earned a master's degree in international business administration from the American Graduate School of International Management in 1981. WILLIAM FLINK ‘80, a criminal justice and history graduate, works as executive director of the Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy. He also serves as president of the Virginia Association of Directors of Criminal Justice Training and secretary of the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training. Curis MALAN ‘80 earned his law degree from the University of Idaho in 1982. He is a member of the WSU Alumni Association board of directors and works as general counsel, land manager and secretary of Flying J Oil & Gas Inc. LINDA (FERGUSON) PARKER ‘80 earned a master of arts degree from Brigham Young University in 1983. She is a proposal manager for Social & Scientific Systems in Maryland, where she and her husband, JAmMeEs '81, reside. James earned a doctoral degree in public administration from the University of Southern California and was recently elected president of the Ashburton Elementary Parent-Teacher Association. Boyp L. HoLBRooK ‘75, a computer science graduate, Is a project manager for Flying J, where he oversees point-ofSale software development. He Is approaching retirement and looks forward to extra time for volunteer opportunities. GEORGE DOUGLAS WILKINSON '76 Tom MorGAN ‘73 earned a master's degree in public policy from Cal-State University at Long Beach in 1999. He Is a lieutenant for the Long Beach Police Department. Bitty W. KENNEDY Jr. ‘80, a Pontiac, Mich., resident, works as a senior man- and troubleshooting maintenance manufacturers on warranty issues. STEVEN EUGENE ANDERSON ‘79 Is a senior analytical chemist for Western Zirconium in Ogden. Utah, and is an airline captain for Atlas Brent A. Burnett ‘79 Is a tax compliance Air. Inc., in Purchase, N.Y. agent for the State of Utah, where he is responsible to ensure that individuals and businesses comply with tax laws. Family ‘Ties at Weber Longtime Ogden dentist William Burdett ’30 and his family know a good thing when they see it: He attended Weber State University when it was Weber College, his two children and their spouses attended when it was Weber Wituim BurRDETT ‘30 Junior College, and his 11 grandchildren and 10 of their spouses attended during the time it changed from Weber State College to Weber State University. One of Burdett's most vivid memories of his Weber years was driving with friends to Cedar City for a state basketball tournament in a Studebaker President, “the biggest, fanciest Studebaker they made.” His interest in classic cars has not waned. In the ‘60s and 7os, he worked with Weber State's automotive department to restore several cars, including two Ford Mustangs, a 1934 Airflow Desoto and a 1933 Packard Coupe. Active in professional and civic affairs, Burdett served as president of the Utah Dental Association in 1950 and has been active in the Kiwanis Club for the past 53 years. s His son, Mike, and Mike’s wife, Donna, were both student-body offi- cers in 1959-60. In 1975, Mike served as president of the Alumni Association and, in 1997, Donna served on the alumni board. Donna attributes the family's Wildcat loyalty to the quality of their education and the personal attention they received. “We appreciated the smaller classrooms and the excellent teachers who seemed to be concerned about us,” she said. “We didnt feel like a number. It makes a difference if you feel like someone cares and knows your name. © Much has changed at WSU since the days of Studebakers, but for the Burdetts, WSU is a classic! Sytv1a NewMaNn, Contributing Writer JOHN K. HULMSTON ‘81 has worked in the life cycle management division as a senior appraisal archivist for the National Archives and Records Administration in College Park, Md., since 2000. RICHARD Gour '84, an engineering manager at TRW in Sterling Heights, Mich., is responsible for globally standardizing all steering and suspension designs for the company. W. Britt LEATHAM ‘81 earned a master's degree in 1984 and a doctoral degree in 1987, both in geology, from Ohio State University. Leatham Is a professor of geological sciences at Cal-State University-San Bernardino. Lance D. MEAD '85 Is a systems engineer on the E-3 simulator program at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. GLORIA (GALLEGOS) MESSERSMITH '81 teaches reading and English in the special education department at Weber High School. She also supervises resource-student enrollment at the Applied Technology Center in Ogden. KAREN SUE (LARSEN) BATEMAN ‘82 works as a dental hygienist for Dr. Jeff Hill in Roy, Utah. DIANE KNOWLES SHADE ‘82, a geology graduate, recently joined the Kansas Water Office in the position of environmental scientist. ROBERT Hype '83 is chief financial officer for Larry H. Miller Sports & Entertainment Group, which includes the Utah Jazz, Utah Starzz, an in-house advertising agency, Fanzz retail chain of 30 stores (of which he is also president), the Delta Center, a food services company, and KJZZ-TV, an independent television station. KATHLEEN Brooks '84 works in quality assurance and technical writing for Thomson Financial Publishing in Skokie, III. WarD OcDEN '84, a geography graduate, is senior project coordinator for Ogden City Neighborhood Development. What he enjoys most about his job is creating a better living and/or working environment for others. He earned a master's degree in public administration from the University of Utah in 1990. Epwin L. (BROWNIE) PETERSEN '85 earned a master of arts degree in organizational management from the University of Phoenix. He Is a safety engineer with the space shuttle program at Thiokol in Brigham City, Utah. Petersen was recently elected assistant administrator of the Management Practice Specialty of the American Society of Safety Engineers. MaRrK PETERSEN '85, director of market- ing, public relations and publications at Dixie State College in St. George, Utah, was recently named president of the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations. GALEN DEE RASMUSSEN ‘85, an account- ing graduate, Is administrative services director for Bountiful, Utah. He earned a master's degree in public administration from Brigham Young University in 1991. Before his present position, Rasmussen was Bountiful’s city treasurer for five years. MicHAEL David BARKER ‘86, a business administration and finance graduate, Is a controller for the Autoliv North America management department. He lives in North Ogden, Utah. FRANK H. BROWN ‘86 earned a master's degree in 1998 and serves as chief of computer support for the U.S. Air Force in Alabama. JAN M. CAMPBELL '86 is a registered nurse for the Primary Children’s Hospital newborn intensive care unit in Salt Lake City. LORETTA PARK ‘86, a communication KELLY VAN Noy ‘84 is associate director of senior services for Weber Human Services. His primary role is to provide support and coordinate services for the 65and-older population in Weber and Morgan counties. LINDA Boyer '85 says, "My WSU degree prepared me in so many ways that my options are endless.” Once a single mother of three young sons making ends meet with the help of welfare, Boyer, as 401K and pension administrator for Autoliv's human resources department, has sent each of her sons through college. graduate, covers Second District courts in Farmington and Clearfield, Utah, for the Standard-Examiner. She has worked for the Ogden-based newspaper for the past 13 years. SHELLEICE STOKES '86 is executive director of the Ogden Convention & Visitor's Center. Stokes also serves on the WSU Alumni Association board of directors. Betry STEwART Moore and husband, Willie L.F. Moore Writing a New Chapter in Life Life is about going from one passion to another. Just ask Betty Stewart Moore °82. For some 20 years, Moore and other members of the Women’s Historical Society of Ogden took it upon themselves to fund scholarships for African-American students to attend Weber State University. Dozens of students received the scholarships, often matched by WSU tuition waivers. “We just wanted to give them a boost, says Moore, who graduated in English literature. “In this day and age, education is a must. There are no words to say how much a college education enriches a person culturally and socially.” The group was formed in the “There are no words to early 1980s to support AfricanAmerican youth and preserve information about Africaneducation enriches a say how much a college Americans in Utah. Members tried mentoring, but decided scholarships were more practical Pp erson and culturally SOC ially. —and more needed. The society never had more than a dozen or so members at any one time, but each year saw the awarding of at least one scholarship, gleaned from members contributions and fundraisers. “For some students, it made a big difference as to whether they would stay in school that semester or that year, says Freddie Cooper, academic advisor in WSU’s College of Applied Science & Technology and society member. Because of dwindling membership, the society has disbanded. Moore's new passion is writing a biography of her late father and mother, Scott War Stewart and Gertrude Alice Stewart, who were 40-year employees of Ogden’s elegant Berthana Ballroom. Moore calls herself the only surviving African-American who was born in Ogden before the Depression. After graduating from Ogden High School, she joined the war effort. When she retired 32 years later, her brother, Scott Stewart, advised her to enroll at WSU where she received scholarships every year. Stacey Krarz, Contributing Writer and BARBARA BERNSTEIN, University Communications Eric T. ARAGON '87 recently spent some time in Baton Rouge, La., where he competed in the National Master's Weightlifting Championships and won the bronze medal in the 35-39 year-old 105+Kg. Division. He earned a master of science degree from the University of Utah in 1994. Aragon Is president of Cogent Weightlifting and co-owner of Foothill Fitness, both in Salt Lake City. STEVEN D. Carty '87 is director of operations and sales for Simply Right, a business that provides cleaning services for more than 200 theaters in the western states. He provides support for cleaning crews in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and North and South Dakota. ROBERT ADAMS WILLIAMSON '87 works as an outside lighting salesman for Century Lighting Center in Ogden. He is also a freelance writer specializing in fly fishing and fly-tying articles, which have appeared in several magazines, journals and Internet sites. His book, Creative Flies, Innovative Tying Techniques, was published this year. | KIMBERLY CONNELL-CROSTON ‘88 is founder of SeniorMap (www.seniormap.com), a geriatric care management firm that specializes in helping seniors and their families navigate the elder-care maze. She and her employees provide counseling and support as people make life changes and decisions related to aging. RICHARD (Ric) EcBerT '88 teaches social studies and advises the Model United Nations program at Ogden High School. ELIZABETH ANNE (FOLSON) HOSKIN ‘88, principal sales engineer for Aspect Communications based in San Jose, Calif., is a member of the advanced technology group which supports the company’s sales-force. She recently presented at an eBiz conference in Las Vegas. Monette Hurtabo '88 is a deputy county attorney for Weber County. She primarily works tn civil law as an in-house counsel on tax and land-use issues. She says she would like to one day work in a private law firm. RopDNEY Scott RoBINSON ‘88 serves the 211th Aviation Group for the Utah Army National Guard as an executive officer. Doua.as S. Saas '88 serves the U.S. Air Force as a 1st lieutenant, logistics readiness officer and sub-area petroleum officer. He earned a master's degree in public administration from the University of Oklahoma-Norman tn 1998. He was recently awarded an intelligence Air Force specialty code as a foreign area officer for Latin America and European regions, and was selected as the 21st Air Force Fuels Officer of the Year. SHAUNA S. ANTON ‘89, an accounting tracking the casino cage, audit/finance department and payroll, as well as four children under the age of 8 didn't keep Anton busy enough, she and her husband also run their own cosmetics company (www.venusto.com) out of their home. SANDY DIERINGER ‘89 earned a master's degree in social work from Ohio State University in 1996. She is a self-employed therapist who works with sex offenders, people with developmental disabilities, and victims of domestic violence. ROGER HANCOCK ‘89 is a senior manufacturing engineer at Boeing. He lives in Kent, Wash. BLAKE R. LARKIN '89, an Omaha, Neb., resident, is director of transportation services at Millard Refrigerated Services. VIRGINIA SUGIHARA ‘89, a psychology graduate, is manager of eligibility services at Utah Department of Workforce Services in Ogden. VIVIAN LINFORD TALBOT '89 earned a master of arts degree in American history from Brigham Young University in 1992. She is an adjunct faculty member in the WSU history department. Talbot has published articles on the Rocky Mountain fur trade and exploration of phy and coaches the men’s varsity soccer team and track and field team at Hillcrest High School in Idaho Falls, where he won the Rookie of the Year award in teaching. He earned a master's of science degree at Utah State University in 1998 and returned to Weber for a bachelor's degree in history teaching in 2000. Jerr LAWLEY 'g2 is a registered nurse in Wisconsin. CHRISTINE RASMUSSEN ‘92 is an administrative analyst raising funds for athletic scholarships for the Spartan Foundation at San Jose State University. CaTHy SMITH ‘92, communication and engineering design graphics project director for Discovery Research Group in Salt Lake City, has more than seven years of telemarketing project management experience and will oversee numerous programs in her employers’ call centers. STEPHANIE WOOLWORTH ‘92 supervises the investigation of overpayment and eligibility for public assistance at the Department of Workforce Services. 1990S GREG ARGYLE ‘90 Is international tax compliance manager for lomega Corp., PATRICIA ROCHELLE Cox ‘93, a social work and psychology graduate, earned a master's degree in social work and family preservation from New Mexico State University. She is certified as a Licensed Independent Social Worker and Licensed Nursing Home Adminis- degree in professional accountancy at the Betty Dare Good Samaritan the American West, and has written and published two books. graduate, works as director of finance at Fitzgeralds Hotel and Casino. If BrYAN L. JOHNSTON '92 teaches geogra- in Roy, Utah. He earned a master's _ trator. CoxIs director of social services from WSU in 199]. Retirement Center in Alamogordo, N.M. - DANiét HACKLEY ‘90, parent involvement _ specialist for Ogden Area Community JENNIFER DAVENPORT '93 is a homemaker involvement and fatherhood activities— for three Head Start sites in Weber LINDA J. FRASIER-DEAN '93 earned a master's degree in social work at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. She is a clinical social worker at the New Mexico Health Sciences Children’s Psychiatric Hospital and a senior consultant for the Human Resource Institute. Action Agency, coordinates parental County. Hackley is pursuing a master of business administration degree at WSU. Ep HAIDENTHALLER ‘90 is chief financial and operations officer of Axia Group Inc., a merger and acquisition consulting company. MARILYN JEAN (LAWS) SMITH ‘90, a polit- ical science graduate, received a master's degree in public administration from the University of Utah in 1996. She works for Cornell Cooperative Extension in Johnstown, N.Y. Joyce L. Pena ‘91 is a special education teacher for West Middle School in Nampa, Idaho, and is continuing her education at Northwest Nazarene University. inGenola, Utah, SHAUNA GiBBy '93 works designer for the Deseret ing department. She has and CD covers for many and musicians. as a graphic Book publishcreated book Utah authors Wenby McGee ‘93, a dental hygiene graduate, works at home running her own business, Precious Impressions, casting keepsakes in dental impressions material, a method she learned at WSU. She plans to work as a dental hygienist. Dera RAMER '93 began teaching crafts, applied math and ACT preparation classes at Clearfield High School last year. Just Did It: Nike VP Values His Running Start at WSU Talk about perks. It’s not every job that enables a person to run into ‘Tiger Woods while walking from one meeting to another. Or serve as doubles partner with tennis pro Jim Courier. But for Curtis Roberts ’86, rubbing shoulders with some of the greatest athletes in the world is business as usual. As vice president of global strategic planning at Nike Corp. for the past three years, he does all of the things youd expect a busy, top-level executive to do, with responsibility for strategic planning, analytical problemsolving, and productivity improvement. His ultimate goal for the company? “Weve always been known for our tremendous creative talents, and I'd like to help make our business skills every bit as strong and well-known as the creative side,” he says. At the ripe old age of 40, Roberts seems as focused as the athletes who sport the Nike logo. Upon eraduating from Weber State University with a degree in business and economics, the then 24-year-old set his feet toward Harvard's Graduate School of Business, where he earned an MBA two years later. He says his experience at WSU, particularly with his economics professors, prepared him to succeed in the Ivy League, and then in one of the bestknown companies in the world. “If I hadnt gotten as far as I did at Weber, there’s no way I would have been able to succeed at Harvard,” he says. “I felt there were professors at Weber who honestly cared about me succeeding and took a personal interest in making sure that happened. More than anything, the folks at Weber were people who helped me realize that I was more capable than I thought | was—that I could do more than even | thought I could do. They pushed me beyond mediocrity. They really lf I hadn’t gotten as found my potential and helped me ld ai ees Curtis '86 and Marsha Roberts develop it.” fs ar o ia at Weber, SEAN STROMBERG ‘93 Owns Imagicon, a freelance software consulting firm that designs database-driven Web sites. BripGeT (CoLvIN) JENSEN '94 Is public affairs assistant for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City. TOM STACKARUK ‘94, '97 IS the WSU football team's offensive line coach, video coordinator and Gridiron president. Outside of work, Stackaruk enjoys wood working. PAUL A. STEINER '94, a Support engineer for Symantec Corp., in American Fork, Utah, supports enterprise security software products on Unix- and Windowsoperated computers. RICHARD BEDFORD 'BIFF’ WILLIAMS ‘94, a Waterloo, lowa, resident, earned a mas- ter's degree in athletic training from Indiana State University in 1998 and a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from New Mexico State University in 2000. He is athletic training division coordinator and athletic training education program director at the University of Northern lowa. MARCELINE ANGLIN-BROWN '95, a therapist for Weber Human Services In Ogden, helps adolescents with an intensive outpatient substance-abuse program. She attributes a great deal of her success to Joan Thompson, health promotions and human performance teacher, and her education at WSU. Anglin-Brown Is on the United Way allocations board. STEVEN D. McBriDeE ‘95 works as the Utah outside sales rep for General Binding Corp. McBride has hiked all but one primitive trail on the north rim of the Grand Canyon. He is vice president of the WSU Alumni Association's Young Alumni Council. MARILYN RUNOLFSON ‘95, a mentor and theres no way I would Roberts has returned the favor by participating in MBA courses at have been able to WSU, discussing Nike's present succeed at Harvard.” strategy and challenges with students. In addition, he serves on WSU’s National Advisory Council. Although he has resided in Oregon for nearly a decade since graduating from WSU, he still has strong family ties to Weber—his grandfather, William P. Miller, served as president of the university, 1978-85 while his mother, Donna Roberts, held a faculty position in the business education department. Naturally, Roberts has his pick when it comes to footwear (Nike owns several companies that manufacture various types of dress and specialty teacher for Weber County School District, prototypes, much to the envy of his pre-adolescent peers. More than celebrities and shoes, however, Roberts praises another perk of his role at Nike. “We have a lot of fun here with what we do,’ he says. “Every morning I can wake up and really look forward to going to work.” wholly owned international corporation producing organic materials for nutraceutical and other industries. He received a master's degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix in 1999. shoes). What's more, one of Roberts’ three sons test-wears athletic-shoe Becky OxgEson, University Communications earned her master's degree in special education at Utah State University in 2001. JAMES EMANUEL SCHMIDT '95 works for the Sublette County Sheriff's Office in Pinedale, Wyo., where he lives with his Brent G. HApDLey '96, an information technology consultant for Mortgage Computer in Ogden, is pursuing a master's degree in business administration from WSU. PHitip Mickey '96 was recently named director of publications for the Utah Jazz and Larry H. Miller Group of Companies. This follows 18 months as Olympic news service editor for the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City. Cinpy JEANNE Moore '96 is public relations coordinator for Midland Community Center in Michigan. In addition to hosting and producing a Midland Community television show, Moore prepares press releases, an employee newsletter, speeches and annual reports and is featured on a bi-monthly radio show on WMPX AM-1490. Darin Myers ‘96, an adjunct faculty member in WSU's telecommunications and business education department, is an engineer and senior technical consultant at XO Communications. Gary Susotr '96 supervises the electronic commerce systems for American Nutrition Inc. He earned a master's degree in business information systems from Utah State University and is training to become an Oracle/DBA programmer. MARILYNN graduate, while she supervisor COWLEY ‘97, a Criminal justice is pursuing a master's degree works as a biographical at Utah State University. Mark EtLis ‘97 received an MBA in technology management from the University of Phoenix. He has nine years’ experience in information technology, is a member of The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, and Is information technology manager for the Ogden Clinic Professional Corp. RACHELLE GARDNER '97 attended WSU because she wanted to play in the Big Sky. She is now assistant coach of the women's basketball team at WSU, extensively involved in recruiting, developing guards and scouting opponents. She also is in charge of the Fast Break Club, the women’s basketball wife, Jessica. booster club. Topp Jerrery Day '96, an automotive JASON GRIDER '97 is logistics planner for a multinational brigade deployed Ford Motor Co., in Champaign, from Wurzberg, Germany, to the technology graduate, is employed by Ill. SHANE DurKEE ‘96 Is president of Monarch Nutritional Laboratories, a province of Kosovo in the former country of Yugoslavia. Kevin D. HAMBLIN '97, an employee of Autoliv ASP, manages accounts with the Japanese auto market. He resides in Kaysville, Utah. AMANDA M. (WILHELM) JOHNSTON ‘97, a criminal justice graduate, is employed by the State of Wyoming Department of Family Services. Bart J. Lunp ‘97 works as a software engineer for Unisys Corp. in Salt Lake City. BRADLEY R. LAMOREAUX ‘99 earned his master of business administration degree from the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University this year. He is a network administrator at South Davis Community Hospital in Bountiful, Utah. LANCE OLSON ‘97 works for Microsoft Corp. as a lead program manager in the developer division, where he works with a product called .NET Framework. He recently earned a master's degree in business administration from the University of Washington. CHRISTOPHER RYAN ParRKER '9Q Is Clerking for Justice Michael J. Wilkins of the Utah Supreme Court and recently sat for the Utah Bar Exam. Last spring, Parker won the John S. Welch Award for outstanding legal writing for a piece on constitutional challenges to exemptions for Native American religious peyote use. BRANDYN Bopity ‘98 is a Microsoft sales ANTHONY EUGENE ParKER ‘99 Is playing manager for MarketStar Corp., in Ogden. cornerback for the NFL's San Francisco A9ers. DEBORAH S. FINN '98 was recently in a career program designed for outstanding scholars at Warner Robins in Georgia. She is an inventory manager at Hill Air RES ENNS Rocky COLE ‘90 Force Base, Utah. Combating ‘Terrorism on the High Sea Like most Americans, Rocky Cole ’90, g/11. Unlike most Americans, he could On that tragic day, Cole was working ters in Washington, D.C., as a strategic of Sept. 11 unfolded, Cole took action. He asked to be transferred to a field unit and is now stationed in San Francisco as the senior anti-terrorism was deeply affected by the events of do something about it. at the U.S. Coast Guard headquarplanner in recruiting. As the events “T was able to tailor my education at WSU to what I was interested in—federal law enforcement.” analyst for Coast Guard Intelligence for the Pacific. Cole believes his experience as a criminal justice major at Weber State University, as well as the internships he completed for the State Department of Corrections and the Internal Revenue Service, helped him secure his job with the Coast Guard. “I was able to tailor my education at WSU to what I was interested in—federal law enforcement, he says. In addition to his degree at WSU, Cole received a master's degree in counseling psychology from Marymount University in Arlington, Va. Rocky's wife, Sharlene (Carlile), ’90, graduated from WSU with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She has been able to find employment everywhere the Coast Guard has taken their family. Before Sept. 11, Rocky said terrorism was not a major issue for the Coast Guard. “Our focus was on illegal drugs, aliens and rescue, he says. “Now maritime defense has gone through the roof; things that we were never doing before are now a major part of our job.” It may not be the destination he imagined for himself and his family, but Rocky believes it’s the right direction for him now. “I wanted to be on the front lines, doing something useful,” he says. “I feel like ['m having some kind of impact here.” Sytvia Newman, Contributing Writer GERALD MEDINA ‘98 Is a process quality engineering manager at Autoliv ASP. He lives in North Ogden, Utah. Anprew Doulas SMITH “98 recently returned to the United States after a year of study abroad. A law clerk for Johnson & Kleven, LLC, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Smith is finishing his degree in European and comparative law from the University of Limerick in Ireland. CaroL BLAKE ‘gg Is a prevention specialist with the Child Abuse Prevention Center in Ogden. In this position, Blake coordinates the Stop Violence, Start Safety program designed to help elementary and secondary students who have been suspended from school because of violent or unsafe acts of a moderate to severe nature. Natae CuTLer ‘99 works at Toyota national headquarters in Torrance, Calif. She is a technical trainer and course developer. Cutler is also writing an advanced diagnostic course on the Toyota Prius, the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle. LoreTTA DuNCAN ‘99 works as a Staff interior designer at Timber Lodge Collection and does freelance projects. She is Integrating more European style into the Timber Lodge line. Nicoite Haws ‘99 works as a health care representative for Pfizer Inc., where she updates physicians with current medical and pharmaceutical approaches to improve patients’ quality of life. Deawn A. Hott ‘99 will soon leave her position with the Jefferson County School District in Golden, Colo., to begin teaching in Orange County, Calif. CHRISTOPHER SHOFF 'g9 earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Harvard Law School. He works at Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati in Salt Lake City. He lives in Midvale, Utah, and is a member of the WSU Alumni Association's Young Alumni Council and Dean's Advisory Board of the Goddard School of Business & Economics. LarK R. WoopBury ‘99 will teach U.S. Studies at Layton High School during the 2002-2003 school year. She is a writer for and a member of the Davis District Class Act Team, and Is writing a service-learning curriculum for the school district. Featured twice in Who's Who Among American Teachers, Wood- bury was also a WSU Crystal Crest finalist for Young Alumnus of the Year last spring. 2000S VERNON Harpy ‘oo Is an electromagnetic effects engineer for the Boeing Co. in Ogden. Amy (Bascom) HENDERSON ‘oo enjoys being a homemaker in Fruit Heights, Utah, where she lives with her husband, DALLEN ‘ot, and her two children, Damien and Teren. CynTHIA (Oviatt) HELQuist ‘oo earned a degree in English from WSU and works for Istonish in Lakewood, Colo. CAMILLE (HILTON) HorROCKS ‘oo recently gave birth to her son, Kaleb. She enjoys her time as a homemaker with her new arrival and says she's excited that her husband, Kurtis, is attending WSU. THERESA (MAGAGNA) KUNZLER ‘OO, a clinical laboratory sciences graduate, works as a medical technologist for ARUP. Cari YVONNE MorpPHet ‘oo, a WSU academic advisor, is working toward a master's degree is counseling psychology at the University of Utah. MARGARET S. PILCHER ‘Oo is attending Stanford Law School. She plans to graduate in May 2003. SAMUEL SMITH ‘OO, a Supervisor at NFFS, is pursuing a master's degree in business administration at the University of Utah. LETITIA TENEAU-SWORD ‘OO is a supervising teacher in the lab for 3- to 5-year-olds at the Melba S. Lehner Children’s School at WSU. Mark ViAu ‘oo Is special agent for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office of Inspector General Office of Investigations. MarK BERGER ‘01, a Thiokol employee, is a design engineer in charge of all instrumentation on static test shuttle motors. Carrie C. (BARTH) CALL ‘01, a health promotions & human performance graduate, works for North Davis Physical Therapy in Layton, Utah. Rosert S. Hott ‘o1 has relocated from Littleton, Colo., to Orange County, Calif., for Shaw Industries Inc., where he works as stile territory manager. Joy KARTCHNER ‘01 is a respiratory therapist at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. She is taking classes in sleep therapy and plans to pursue a bachelor's» degree from WSU. TAMRA ANNE (Hart) O'Neit ‘01 received an associate's degree in computer science last May. An internship with the Boeing Co. became a full-time job as a software test engineer. She'll complete a bachelor's degree this year. NATHAN PETERSEN ‘01 was hired as art director by Selph and Smith, a full- service advertising and public relations agency. Petersen previously worked for Earth Pharmacy Nutritionals in Farmington, Utah, and as a freelance artist while attending WSU. LisA ROSKELLEY ‘01, former editor-in- chief of The Signpost, is a reporter for the Standard-Examiner |n Ogden. SEAN SHEPHERD ‘01 is a Study director for Nelson Laboratories in Salt Lake City. Eric F. STAKEBAKE ‘01 iS a graduate student at University of Utah, working toward a doctorate in biology. His area of research is biomechanics of vertebrate locomotion and posture. Keri (WALL) Stewart ‘o1 works for Zions Bank in Logan, Utah. Ropney Jes TaYLor ‘01 moved to Tempe, Ariz., after working at lomega Corp., for three-and-a-half years. He is pursuing a master's degree in business administration from the University of Arizona and works as a financial analyst for Kulicke & Soffa. KaMI TERRY ‘01 iS marketing director for the Utah Shakespearean Festival. DARIN YEAGER ‘01, a technical sales graduate, is an account manager for Cirris Systems Corp., in Salt Lake City. Curystie (HAUN) ZauGG ‘01 resides in North Salt Lake with her husband, PRESTON ‘Oo. She is employed by PricewaterhouseCoopers in accounting. AMISHA SKYE JENSEN ‘02, a human resources graduate, works for the Bureau of Land Management in Salt Lake City. BROOKE OWEN ‘02, a Social work graduate, works for Chrysalis Enterprises in West Valley, Utah. KENNETH R. RICHEY ‘O02, a finance and business economics major, is vice president and treasurer of Superior Lending In Ogden. / whe. SADOWSKY ' 02 lives i in Littleton, Colo., and work ie Water- _ mark Financial, bo - KEVIN TERRY ‘o2, former president of the WSU Alumni Association's Student Alumni Network, has relocated to Melbourne, Fla., where he is a systems sup- port engineer at Harris. SOMEONE IS LOOKING FOR YOU If you're not registered with our new alumni online directory, you're missing out on being found by old friends. Logging on Is as easy as 1-2-3. Go to http:/ /alumni.weber.org and click on ‘first-time users, then follow the prompts. ANITA DuTSON '85 Alumna Helps Others Get A Life’ Drug court graduations in Utah's Second District are not just well attended, they come close to bursting the courtroom. Judge Roger Dutson beams a welcome to all from the podium and begins introducing community dignitaries—mayors, deputies, police, corrections officers, substance abuse workers... and his wife, Anita Dutson ’85. “Sweet, a spectator thinks. “She's here to show an interest in her hus- ~ band’s lifework.” Wrong. “Show” has no part of Anita's appearance at drug graduation. As director of programs for Management & Training Corp. (MTC), she oversees substance-abuse programs for the 18 prisons MTC operates throughout the world. She also directs the firm's programs in education, religion, transition to life outside and recreation. She hires people for the high-level positions in the prisons and negotiates outside services, such as university “T We] need to do a good job of preparing offendersto re-enter programming. Recidivism (relapse into — criminal behavior) is the the community.... Our job does not stop at the prison when they leave.” biggest challenge in private corrections, she says, and MTC is always alert for programs that will facilitate residents’ transitions to the world beyond prison walls. “We—including MTC —need to do a good job of preparing offenders to re-enter the community, by having the appropriate connections among services such as housing and employment. Our job does not stop at the prison when they leave.” A Weber State University graduate in sociology in 1985, Anita stays current on her alma mater through her son, Brody Barnes, WSU's student-body president. A lifelong learner herself, she wants to pursue a master’s degree in criminal justice, preferably at Weber State, which will only enhance her ability to help others “get a life” again. BarBarA BERNSTEIN, University Communications 151 SLC UT Permit No. PAID U.S. POSTAGE Non-profit Org. “| realized that I could give even a small amount, and it all makes a dif- ference, says England, a theatre graduate and now the costume shop manager for Valley Youth Theatre in Phoenix. “It felt cool to give, knowing that a little bit here and there helps, even though I'm not a millionaire.” land, who spent this past summer assisting with costumes for three Utah Musical Theatre productions. “It’s just important to take that first step. Giving what you can at the moment does make a difference.” ELLEN Rantz, University Communications Y Z 2 < 2 Z =) = 2 O O a cSY mA = E Z — 5 S OY) Zz aa << A eA rai = = 84408-4025 a blast”), which set the stage for her to become a future donor. UTAH Weber State (“a lot of hard work—but its overall financial goal of $75 million. The campaign will continue until June 2003 so additional goals—such as $20 million for student scholarships—can be met. Donors dont have to fit a stereotype of being wealthy and older, says Eng- OGDEN, have this extra chunk of money to give away. But England contributed, largely because of her positive experiences at in summer 1998, has already reached UNIVERSITY CIRCLE donors are older people who say, ‘I contributions will countt toward the | final total in the university's capital campaign, * ‘Changing Minds Together.” The five-year campaign, which began’ 4025 Arts and Humanitie asking if shed consider making a gift, the freelance costume technician at first hesitated. “| just didn’t view myself asa donor,” she says. 1 had this perception that XR OK = ee BBR KS * . Rt . cE fT