eee a alata SB a groups of a Ya cacti Z alee ublished by the Weber State College Alumni Association ight time, right place Corporation, a reality. ““We have received a welcome Major national firm in health products beyond our greatest expectations and and health services industry with have found this community to be headquarters in Los Angeles, California. He also served on boards of directors of strongly behind the activities and developments on campus. three affiliated companies. Very» active:--in~ the ~-Alumni President Brady feels WSC is the right jlace because it is in a stage of organizations of the institutions which he development that will allow him to play amajor role in the direction of the college. “To have become president of one of he many other larger and better known titutions would have meant presiding wer them rather than building them. Also WSC is the size of an institution that snables me to develop rapport and in- fimacy with students, faculty and staff. My greatest enjoyment comes from tlose association with people. has attended, President Brady recognizes one of the greatest strengths an institution can have is the traditions and support that comes from those who have participated in the past. Nwhatever he wishes to do has brought her to Ogden and the position of a college esident’s wife with the same enhusiasm she has felt for the experiences he Bradys have shared in other places. ‘Born in Tremonton, Utah, Mrs. Brady solved to teach fifth grade in a diferent place each year. Her plans held rough a year in New York, Texas and an external relations program the 1) Recognize in very special Harvard ways Council Alumni who have excelled in various fields of endeavor. member on several occasions before but I could tell he did not remember me when I invited him. I never dated anyone but him again.”’ The couple went to Cambridge, Mass. where President Brady completed his doctorate at Harvard, Mrs. Brady said he is definitely the same well-organized, self-disciplincd man at home that he is in his position of president. ‘“‘His capacity for work is astounding. When he was writing his doctoral dissertation he worked from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. with just a few minutes breaks to eat. I typed it for him and lost five pounds I’ve never gained back. He never cond lieutenant in the Air Force. force. doing something productive.’’ - My friend and I decided to invite omeone to a dance. I had met Rodney and which will cause every former student of the college to be especially proud of having been a student at WSC. the Alumni organization,” he said, and Arizona. Then she met Rod Brady, a “Tt was leap year, 1960,’’ she smiled. alumni members in particular. 6) Continue to develop at WSC an academic program, an athletic program ~ cited six specific goals. oving support empered, friendly disposition touched bya gentle sense of humor. SHer belief in supporting her husband 5) Encourage students, administration and faculty to develop closer ties with Dr. Brady is currently serving in an advisory capacity at four universities. He is a member of the University of Utah National Advisory Council; a member of “One of my major objectives as President of WSC will be to strengthen rom Mrs. Brady, Sitting in her living room, which has mn aura of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Mrs. Mitzi Brady revealed an even- the college. tires, has great vitality and is always She admitted her own organization has improved but she still doesn’t consider that one of her strong points. a ee the bp} on University Health of the Advisory Management; Brigham - a Young University Business School Advisory Council and a member of the University of California-Los Angeles Graduate School of Management Dean’s Round Table. “‘T have seen the great benefit that can come to an institution as a result of the advice, council and support of such councils,’’ President Brady said. “Already at WSC we have 4 he Bergen Brunswig community and WSC had many strong supporters from the community those earlier estimations have fallen short of ee nd member of the Board of Directors of fe airman of the Executive Committee efforts of the Alumni Association. 4) Supplement the resources of the Alumni Association where required to enable the association to effectively carry out programs which will benefit ee recent an in- stitutional council that is very helpful and supportative of the college. Several ae most EARP Brady’s 3) Meet often with the Alumni Board of _| | L. the Alumni organization to insure that the programs of the administration, faculty and students are fully coordinated with, and supportive of, the President Rodney H. Brady of our schoois on campus have advisory councils composed of national . and community leaders. ; ‘‘As I have the opportunity to assess the needs of the college I may very well decide that additional involvement by national and community leaders would be helpful in the building of some of our programs,”’ he concluded. tan bans President sition was Executive Vice President, ideas as to how we can further improve what is now an excellent program. ‘‘QOur sons seem to have acquired the characteristic but they didn’t get it from me.”’ However, revealing her sense of humor and understanding, Mrs. Brady said one evening, after a very heavily scheduled week, her husband sighed and She enjoys teaching each of the boys t play, changing her teaching method tc keep their interest. She also learned tc TSSSrG lis position that would not have been fe case ten years ago.”’ ments at WSC and have them share their play the piano as a child. Mrs. Brady also enjoys reading to he1 sons. During their pre-school years she enjoyed reading to them well-written books such as Harry, the Dirty Dog, said, ‘‘With all I’ve had to do it’s funny I haven’t forgotten something.’’ She didn’t tell him until the next day that he had indeed forgotten something; their Ping, Make Way for Ducklings and Mike Mulligan and the Steam Shovel, Now each week she has a ‘‘culture’’ period anniversary! The Bradys are parents of three sons, Howard, 11, Ryan, 9, and Brooks, 5. with the older boys where together they read art appreciation books, memorize poetry, and listen to classical music. During our visit, Brooks joined his mother in playing a duet on the piano. (continued on page 2) Sara ange of experience to prepare me for with — le right time because I have the full frequently and friends throughout the to share with them develop- ; Explaining why he chose to leave a ecessful business career to become fesident, President Brady said, ‘‘It is Meet ee as 2) Alumni country eS year State College. Weber State in my judgment, has one of the most beautiful campuses in the country and.is located in a community in which I feel very comfortable. Both myself and my wife are natives of Utah. Although we have not lived in Utah the past twenty years we have always regarded Utah as our home state. To be in a position to help build an institution of higher learning in our home state has a special attraction.”’ President Brady said that while he and his wife had known Ogden was a friendly Seep first H. SS his fesident of Weber Rodney Seis fady, launching Dr. , A } ‘vt | 7 ¢ ¥ said a sega “This is the right time and the right lace for me,’ a 7