clarke UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2019
JANUARY 10, 2019 ̶JUNE 26, 2019
S W E N & i n S E T m O N alu Lois (Mailander) Quinn ’61 Lois and husband, Deacon Dick, hosted Irish singing star Daniel O'Donnell and his wife, Majella, for an "American Lunch" with a few other fans. The visit was a part of their USA Tour to be televised in Ireland in 2019. Susan (Voss) Webb ’62 For the past ten years Susan has visited campus each year to present a program for the education department's History of American Education class. She presents programs on a variety of historical educational topics to civic groups through the National Humanities Foundation Speakers Bureau and to children who visit Tannehill State Park in Alabama.
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Why do we collectors do what we do! Inside the Head of a Collector answers that question. Dr. Shirley Mueller’s new book is unlike any other I have ever read. In it she draws upon her unique background in neurology, economics, and art collecting to tell us both about her wonderful porcelains AND about how a collector’s brain responds to art. The rush of adrenalin one has when you spot something great for your collection . . . The agony of disappointment when your beloved object turns out to be a fake! I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Mueller as a friend, curator and trustee of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. Her keen mind and passion for art makes this book a pleasure to read.”
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Charles L. Venable, PhD, is the Director of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields: A Place for Nature & the Arts. He is the author of multiple books and articles on the decorative arts.
Inside the Head of a Collector is a unique and remarkable book, which is part behavioral economics and part neuroscience, intertwined with personal anecdotes. Dr. Shirley Mueller’s passion for Chinese porcelain, experience as a collector, and knowledge as a neurologist animate this beautifully illustrated and clearly written book. The collector interested in the neuropsychology of decision making, the scientist interested in the practice of collecting art, and the museum visitor interested in a behind-the-scene insight into exhibits will want to read this book.” Anjan Chatterjee, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, is Elliott Professor and Chief of Neurology, Pennsylvania Hospital and author of The Aesthetic Brain: How We Evolved to Desire Beauty and Enjoy Art
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Dr. Shirley Mueller’s book Inside the Head of a Collector is a “must read” for all collectors. She has used her professional skills to analyse a collector’s thought process, and I must congratulate her on her research and conclusions based on her experience in collecting mainly Chinese export porcelain. This book brings the excitement, the commitment and the fears of collecting in one volume and looks at collecting from an emotional and psychological angle which collectors, museum professionals, dealers and others will find fascinating just as I did.” Anthony du Boulay, Fellow of the Society of Antiquarians, is the author of multiple books on the decorative arts including Chinese export porcelain
isbn: 978-0-9996522-7-5
Inside the Head of a Collector Neuropsychological Forces at Play
Shirley (Johnsen) Francavilla ’61 Shirley played Christmas music on the piano for the Epiphany Concert at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Arvada, CO on January 20, 2019.
Shirley M. Mueller, MD
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Inside the Head of a Collector Neuropsychological Forces at Play Shirley M. Mueller, MD
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Shirley (Maloney) Mueller ’63 Shirley authored a book titled, "Inside the Head of a Collector." This book may be purchased on Amazon. Craig Fenton ’83 Craig received the Burlington Mayor's Award for organizing a Cold Weather Shelter during a winter cold snap.
Ann McDonough ’86 Ann was honored by the Foundation for Dubuque Public Schools for her impact on the community. She was named the recipient of the 2019 Distinguished Hometown Alumni Award, which honors the accomplishments of graduates of local public schools. Megan Schumacher ’01 Megan and former Clarke faculty member Nick Halder were named a 'Person who makes a difference' by the Telegraph Herald in Dubuque, IA. Yaa Appiah-McNulty ’04 Yaa was hired as the principal of Robinson Middle School by The Pulaski County Special School District school board in Little Rock, AR. Matt Beaves ’07 Matt was promoted to director, retirement data strategy at Prudential Retirement Services. Callie Mescher ’07 Callie was hired as a board certified music therapist, specialized in neurologic music therapy at Statera Integrated Health and Wellness Solutions.