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Jeffrey J. Bowe was recognized as a finalist for Rainmaker of the Year at the Indianapolis Chapter of Rainmakers meeting, February 2005. Jeff is the regional vice president of the Resource Development Group in Indianapolis. James L. Connerley joined the DePauw Jazz Ensemble for its opening concert, March 9, 2005, at Kresge Auditorium in the Performing Arts Center at DePauw. Jim is a jazz pianist. From 1991-2001 he returned to DePauw to lead the jazz ensemble and develop the jazz combo program. He also taught jazz piano, jazz history, and the history of rock and popular music. Jim has performed with jazz groups in the Cincinnati area and with internationally known jazz artists, as well as appeared on several recordings. He is a member of the jazz faculty at the University of Louisville School of Music. Steven A. Guild and his wife, Teresa, live at 1380 Lake Wellbrook Drive, Athens, GA 30606. They have two daughters, Kaitlyn and Allison. Steven is general manager of Fairway Outdoor Advertising in the Georgia-Alabama region. His e-mail address is steven.guild@fairwayoutdoor.com. Kathy Patterson Vrabeck is president of Activision, Inc., a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment. Two of the company’s games were honored at the 8th
Join the DePauw Career Network List your career-related opportunities with DePauw. We can help you recruit excellent candidates for your: • Summer jobs/internships • Full-time jobs (entry-level and experienced) • Executive-level jobs To recruit current DePauw students and graduates, contact: Thomas R. Cath ’76, Director of Career Services Phone: 765-658-4280 Fax: 765-658-4282 E-mail: tcath@depauw.edu There are two ways to advertise your position(s): 1. Direct Posting – Post the position directly on our Web site at www.depauw. edu/admin/career/. The password is bell. To access student and alumni résumés, the password is tiger. 2. CSC Posting – E-mail or fax the position information to the Career Center.
Susan Naftzger Leinbach ’86, Susan Risk Bottum ’86, Patricia Williams Hauser ’86, Anne Kincaid Moore ’86, Audrey Gillis Wessman ’86 and Deborah Hardy Ruckstaetter ’86 enjoy a mini-reunion in Chicago. Annual Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Awards show in Las Vegas, February 2005. Kathy was quoted in a February issue of The New York Times on the prospects of video games based on Hollywood movies. She was honored for professional achievement at the 59th annual Indiana University Business Conference by the Kelley School of Business Academy of Alumni Fellows at Indiana University, March 2005. Kathy was named to the Kelley School of Business Academy of Alumni Fellows. David S. Witwer received a year-long fellowship from the National Endowment for the Humanities that he will use next year to support his work on a book on controversial newspaper columnist Westbrook Pegler. He also received a research fellowship from the Gilder Lehman Institute of American History to support several weeks of research in New York City at Columbia University’s Rare Book and Manuscript Library. David is an associate professor and chair of history at Lycoming College in Pennsylvania. He is the author of Corruption and Reform in the Teamsters Union, which was named one of Choice magazine’s outstanding academic books for 2004.
1986
Six 1986 DePauw grads meet in Chicago, during a blizzard, for a mini-reunion. Susan Naftzger Leinbach said, “We had a great weekend.” (See photo, above.)
1987
Several members of the Phi Kappa Psi class of 1987 met at Stone Mountain, Ga., for three days of golf and fellowship. Those attending included David B. Briggs Jr., Jonathan C. Dill, William C. Dillon, Geoffrey E. Heekin, John O. Renken, John J. Getgey III, Steven M. Sear, Stephen Combs
and Timothy S. Benton. The group played a total of nearly 700 holes of golf but recorded few birdies. They played in the rain, and a sudden flash flood on the final hole delayed the finish of the competition until the group gathers again in spring of 2006. Dennis E. Bland, president of the Indianapolis Center for Leadership Development, is leading a $2.8 million capital campaign to construct a new headquarters for the program. The 25-year-old program was designed to help central Indiana minority youths develop their potential in the areas of character development, leadership skills, community service and career advancement. David B. Coolidge is president of the Robert Bosch Corporation’s North American Automotive Aftermarket. David L. Hollander was one of 32 finalists for the “Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching.” The award is given annually to 10 teachers in the Chicago metropolitan area by the Golden Apple Foundation. David is a teacher at the Kennedy Junior High School in Lisle, Ill. Ellen Johnson Fishel and her husband, David, announce the birth of their son, Nathan Paul Fishel, Feb. 7, 2005. Nate joins brother Robert, 2, at 19 Cope Farms Road, Farmington, CT 06032. Ellen’s e-mail address is ellenjofishel@hotmail.com. Norene Lippincott Bennett and her husband, Brett, announce the birth of their son, Ian Daniel Bennett, Oct. 20, 2004. Ian joins brother Sam, 3. The Bennetts own several restaurants in the St. Louis area. Norene’s e-mail address is brettbennett@sbcglobal.net. Steven M. Sear is vice president of sales for Northwest Airlines. Carrie Travis Eshleman and several of her 1987 DePauw classmates and their spouses vacationed in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in April 2005 to celebrate turning 40. Carrie says it was great getting together and a tribute to lasting friendship. The group left
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