John Weaver ’72 retired from Purdue University in February 2017, where he managed the Birck Nanotechnology Center facility, having led the planning, design, construction, startup, and operation of that facility. Internationally recognized in his field, with more than 45 years of experience, John has received two patents, authored one book, three book chapters, and is a technical editor of the journal of the IEST. In retirement, John plans to continue his work in nanotechnology, in a more limited scope, and spend more time with his wife, Carol, three children and six grandchildren. John credits his liberal arts education at Adrian College for the diversity of his accomplishments. He and Carol reside in West Lafayette, Ind.
Cyndy Allen Callog ’73, shared the 2017 release of her new children’s book, “A Windy Day – A true tale of a tiny mouse adventure,” inspired by an encounter with a mouse along a pathway near her home in Pentwater, Mich.
The story is told from her and husband George’s perspective as well as from the perspective of the mouse they named Nitro, which charmed its way into their lives. Cyndy is a watercolor artist who wrote and illustrated the self-published book. In her studio, Cyndy works with transparent watercolors and tiny brushes for this highly detailed style. The paint is applied layer upon layer of color and shadow until the desired effect is reached, finishing with the tiny details of veins and feathers. It often takes several weeks to complete a painting. In 2017 “A Windy Day” was awarded the national Moonbeam Children’s Book Award gold medal for the Best First Book – Picture Book and was the winner in the category Best Children’s Book, Non-Fiction by Best Book Awards.
and opened The B&B Dachshund Sanctuary in Evansville, a nonprofit offering puppy mill dachshunds a safe haven to live out their lives.
1975 alumnae Debbie Gerber Swartz, Jackie Tinney O'Bryant, Karen Linenger Brandenburg, Susan Schomer Reed, with former French professor, Dr. Marianna Staples, visited Adrian College in November 2016. They toured the recently renovated Cargo Hall and all that was new on campus. Ann Davies ’76 has returned to her hometown of Evansville, Ind. Ann recently retired from the Valparaiso Community Schools after teaching physical education and coaching for 34 years. Ann recently designed, built
Anthony Cleveland ’77, associate professor of psychology at Jackson College, has released his first book, “Roots of Faith.” The book grew from Tony’s desire to learn about his ancestors and the potential role they played in the development of the Christian religion in America. After working in the private sector for over 25 years, he enrolled at Michigan Theological Seminary — now Moody Theological Seminary — and earned a degree in counseling psychology. As a clinician, he discovered a passion for the classroom leading to his current role from which he received the Outstanding Faculty Award in 2012.
Cyndy’s extraordinary skill was featured as one of five Michigan artists in “The Birds of Michigan” in connection with the Audubon Society in 1994. She has exhibited her work across the United States, winning many awards — including the National Wildlife Artist of the Year — and has created commissioned and licensed artwork used by Sunrise and Hallmark cards, National Wildlife Federation and others. Cyndy offers original paintings and limited edition prints, notecards and her book available through her website cyndycallog.com. The site also contains her schedule of participation in upcoming summer art fairs.
Back L to R – Cynthia Henry Langham, Dan Jones, Sue Heidlebaugh, Brad Baum, Bruce Diven, Kim Montz Diven, Mark Coutrade. Middle L-R – Gary Pavlechko, Connie Ries, Melinda Loftin, Vickie Phelps Hamilton, Kathy Keyes, Adrienne Loftin, Louise Thomas Northrup, Denise Knuth, Ruth Miser Courtade, Carol McCowan Baum. Front L-R – Josette Green, Martha Hook, Barb Taylor Salenbien, Linda Boss, Debbie Donahue, and Cheryl Cottrell Hoehner.
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