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YOUR GIFT
02 WHAT’S NEW ON CAMPUS Learning to Lead Plus: A grant from the NSF supports students in math and science, the College honors alumni and faculty, a new regional alumni club launches, and more.
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12 THE SPORTS PAGES Wrestlers Make History The Bluejays wrapped up a phenomenal season with a national second-place finish and five All-America winners.
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Gifts to the Elmhurst College Annual Fund support everything from scholarships and financial aid to outstanding faculty and academic programs. And every gift makes a difference, regardless of the amount. In fact, gifts under $100 account for 80 percent of the Elmhurst College Annual Fund.
14 PROFILE A Huge Help In 30 years as an Elmhurst trustee, Ralph Lundgren has seen higher education change—but his commitment to the College remains constant. 18 ACADEMIC LIFE Showing Their Stuff The annual Research and Performance Showcase celebrates the intellectual and creative life of the campus.
To give by phone, call (866) 794-1075. To give online, go to give.elmhurst.edu. Or you can mail your gift to Elmhurst College, Office of Development and Alumni Relations, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, Illinois 60126.
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24 FACE TO FACE Expecting Great Things Alzada Tipton, senior vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty, talks about the intellectual experience at Elmhurst. 28 IN THE NEWS The Meanings of Student Success Carol Geary Schneider, president of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, writes about liberal learning and the Elmhurst Experience. 32 STUDENT FOCUS The Spirit of Inquiry Students talk about how the College’s commitment to intellectual excellence plays out in the classroom, the lab and beyond.
Cover photo: Roark Johnson
32 40 ON CAMPUS A World of Ideas The College’s robust speaker series attracts sell-out crowds and brings provocative thought leaders to campus. 44 CLASS NOTES Where Are They Now? Find out how your classmates are advancing in their careers and serving their communities.