Spotlight Spring 2021 - Emporia State University

For Alumni and Friends of Hornet Nation

Spring 2021

A Brighter Future Awaits

Calendar of Events Due to the possibility of schedule changes and adjustments, we recommend you visit the following websites to see the most current information on upcoming ESU and local events.

Emporia State University Alumni Association Events emporia.edu/alumnievents Emporia Main Street emporiamainstreet.com Emporia Arts Council emporiaksarts.org Emporia Area Convention & Visitor’s Bureau visitemporia.com/events

For Alumni and Friends of Hornet Nation Managing Editors Lindsay Thompson lthomp15@emporia.edu Laurie Pitman lpitman@emporia.edu Design & Layout Ryan O’Meara romeara@emporia.edu Photography Dustin Michelson dmichels@emporia.edu

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Kandace Wakeman kwakeman@emporia.edu

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Distinguished Alumni

Spotlight on Alumni Laurie Pitman lpitman@emporia.edu

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Outstanding Recent Graduates

Teddi Davis tdavis@emporia.edu

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Abigail Morse Hall Goes Back to Its Roots

Contributors Linzi Garcia (MA 2020) Kate Kreiman (BA 2015, MLS 2017) Gwendolynne Larson Lindsay Thompson Editorial Committee Tyler Curtis (BSE 2001, MS 2004) Kelly Heine (BFA 2001) Shane Shivley (BSB 2000) Emporia State University President Allison Garrett Foundation President Shane Shivley (BSB 2000) Associate Vice President for University Advancement Jennifer Denton (MBA 2016) Assistant Vice President for University Advancement Tyler Curtis (BSE 2001, MS 2004) Director of Alumni Relations Jose Feliciano Jr. Foundation Board of Trustees Chairperson Russ Everhart (BSB 1990, MS 1996) Alumni Association Board of Directors President Brenda Vogts (BSE 1981) Spotlight is the magazine of Hornet Nation, consisting of more than 72,000 alumni and friends of Emporia State University. The Emporia State University Alumni Association and Emporia State Foundation, 1500 Highland St., Emporia, KS 66801-5018, publish Spotlight twice a year.

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Building Community: The Legacy of Dr. Harry Stephens Bringing People Together Hands-On Research Provides World-Changing Opportunities

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Building Bridges

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Stepping Into the Unknown

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Emporia State Is Looking to the Future

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Spotlight on Alumni

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In Memoriam

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DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI

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OUTSTANDING RECENT GRADUATES

NOMINATE A HORNET Searching for—and recognizing— the best. You know them.

Those brilliant people who make everything they touch turn into Hornet Nation gold. In fact, maybe you’re one of them.

Now is the time to tell us about those people and give them the recognition they deserve. Honor them with a nomination for an Emporia State award or board position. Or, put your name in the hat for consideration.

NOMINATION DEADLINES & LINKS DARIA L. PHILLIPS BOSSMAN

(MLS 1991-Library Science) Daria L. Phillips Bossman graduated from one of the firstever distance education cohorts offered by ESU's School of Library and Information Management in Sioux City, Iowa. Years later, as South Dakota state librarian, she successfully advocated in 2016 for ESU to re-establish that distance learning for students from Siouxland's five-state area: South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska.

Bossman, joined by others in the original South Dakota cohort, in 2016 convinced SLIM Dean Wooseob Jeong that South Dakota's lack of a master's librarian program would create a pressing need for librarians as veteran librarians begin to retire. Within four months, arrangements had been approved and enrollment opened for the 2017 fall semester.

Bossman taught in public schools and moved into academic librarian positions before becoming assistant state librarian for development services and as coordinator for federal grants data. She took over as South Dakota's interim state librarian in 2012, and accepted the permanent state librarianship in 2013. She emphasizes paraprofessional training, placing state documents online for easy public access and promoting libraries as a more accurate and concise information source than Internet searches, among priorities.

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KAREN KOHLER CLEGG (BS 1970-English)

Karen Kohler Clegg, a native of White City, Kansas, earned an undergraduate degree in education/English at ESU, followed by a juris doctorate from the University of Kansas, and a master's of business administration degree from Rockhurst University.

Along the way, she taught first grade in New Jersey and practiced law as a Johnson County assistant district attorney, as a Kansas assistant attorney general and counsel for Bendix Corporation, which merged with Allied-Signal and later with Honeywell.

She moved into management, where she was the first woman to lead a business unit at AlliedSignal, and became the first woman to lead a management and operating contractor in the nuclear weapons complex.

She ended her career as vice president and general manager of Defense and Space for Honeywell Aerospace, a $3.2 billion segment of the corporation, with domestic and international operations.

Through the Stephen and Karen Kohler Clegg Scholarship, which was established in 2016, Clegg and her husband have awarded $265,000 to juniors and seniors who plan to continue their educations. She has served on numerous for-profit and non-profit boards of directors and received the Kansas Council for Workforce Education Leadership Award and the Silicon Prairie Technology Association's Eye to the Future Leadership Award.

FRANK S. "STEVE" COEN

RON FRIERSON

After graduating from ESU, St. John, Kansas native Frank S. "Steve" Coen received his juris doctorate in 1980 before becoming a member of Sen. Bob Dole's staff in Washington, D.C. and Wichita. The Kansas Health Foundation (KHF) in 1987 hired Coen as program director, which culminated in 2008 with his being named KHF's vice president and chief executive officer.

Ron Frierson, director of Economic Policy for the Los Angeles Mayor's Office, leads the city's team in assisting privatesector companies and helps develop policies in real-estate development, technology, entertainment, healthcare, manufacturing and tourism. He also oversees several departments, including the L.A. Convention Center, Department of Cannabis Regulation and the Economic Workforce and Development Department.

(BSB 1976-Business Administration)

His belief that education, civic leadership and health are essential to quality of life is woven into the Foundation's work statewide, through well over $500,000,000 in grants to bring quality healthcare, education and health activities to rural and urban areas alike.

But, Coen did not stop there. For years, he nurtured the idea of creating an organization to develop leaders. Working with experts and scholars nationwide, and garnering a $30 million commitment from KHF, Coen's dream became reality in 2007 with the opening of the Kansas Leadership Center.

Coen, who retired in July 2019, was named a Wichita Business Journal Newsmaker and as one of Ingram's "50 Kansans You Should Know." He is a member of the ESU Foundation Board of Trustees, an alumni ambassador for South-Central alumni events and presents to leadership and health classes at ESU.

(BS 1996-Social Science)

Frierson, who came to Kansas from Saginaw, Michigan, played on the Hornet basketball team and later on professional teams in Australia and France before beginning a business career that has spanned corporate, government, entertainment and community service sectors, with emphasis on advising and securing public incentive programs domestically and internationally. As a recruiter for the Kansas Department of Commerce for 10 years, he brought numerous businesses to Kansas, including Emporia's Norfolk Iron and Metal plant.

Frierson serves on the Cremer School of Business Dean's Advisory Council, the ESU Foundation Board of Trustees and presented the 2018 Sam E. & Jeannene Hayes Lecture, a series established to utilize the leadership qualities, skills and accomplishments of ESU alumni to inspire current students.

He founded the Inspire Youth Panel for inner-city students and co-founded Ad Hoc Staffing.

To watch their Alumni in the Spotlight interviews and read their full bios, visit emporia.edu/distinguishedalumni

ELIZABETH HAGENMAIER (BS 2011-Earth Science, Geospatial Analysis)

Elizabeth Hagenmaier of Lenexa was a physical science aide for the Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 before she was hired fulltime in October 2011 as an EPA remedial project manager.

She leads teams of technical, support staff and stakeholders to efficiently manage largescale Superfund sites, and has organized annual RPM training in her region for more than four years. As lead RPM for the Region Tri-State Mining District site team, Hagenmaier manages two Superfund mega-sites and three groundwater/landfill Superfund sites in Iowa. She specializes in cleaning up some of the worst hazardous wastes sites in the country, including one near Picher, Oklahoma, described as one of the most-toxic towns in America. She also organizes and leads the annual RPM training for Region 7.

Hagenmaier was National Remedial Project Manager of the Year in 2019, and received a bronze medal in 2018 for science achievement, a gold medal National Honor Award in 2016 for Exceptional Services Team and a Regional Excellence Spirit Individual Award in 2016.

MIRANDA MANJGALADZE (BSB 2008-International Business, Business Administration; MBA 2010-Business Administration)

Miranda Manjgaladze came to ESU after graduating with honors from Olpe High School, as a result of participating in the Future Leaders' Exchange Program. She joined FLEX at the age of 16 and came to the United States from Georgia, an Eastern European country bordered on the north by Russia and on the south by Turkey and Armenia. Through diligence and a few scholarships, she graduated from bachelor's and master's programs with a 4.0 GPA. Now, home again in Georgia, Manjgaladze is managing director for a chain of convenience stores, Spar Georgia, and is responsible for more than 200 stores with over 3,000 employees. She we previously chief executive officer of State Catering Services, and managed more than 50 dining facilities with 1,300 employees providing more than 10,000 meals daily.

Manjgaladze carried that company's name into the international arena by providing innovative catering services for international NATO military exercise participants.

DR. JESSICA STALLINGS (MS 2005-Art Therapy; MS 2011-Mental Health Counseling)

Dr. Jessica Stallings is a licensed counselor and board-certified art therapist at the Center for Mindful Living in Omaha. In addition to her degrees from ESU, she holds a doctorate in art therapy, a specialist certification from the Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training at the University of Kansas and an interdisciplinary certificate in developmental disabilities.

Stallings is also a lecturer at Emporia State.

Distinguished Alumni November 1 emporia.edu/distinguishednomination Alumni Association Board of Directors November 1 emporia.edu/boardnomination Hornet Heritage Award December 1 emporia.edu/heritagenomination University Service Citation December 1 emporia.edu/servicenomination

She won the American Art Therapy Association's annual research award for her doctoral research in 2018 and is a nationally recognized expert on autism spectrum disorders and art therapy.

She has received numerous grants, has made more than 30 peerreviewed professional presentations and is author or co-author of numerous books and articles, primarily on art therapy's role in treating various conditions.

Manjgaladze holds a Project Management Professional certificate. Her strengths include planning projects, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems for the benefit of employees and customers alike.

To watch their Alumni in the Spotlight interviews and read their full bios, visit emporia.edu/outstandingrecentgraduates

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Abigail Morse Hall Goes Back to Its Roots Completely renovated and ready to be home to another century of students

At the end of the summer, renovations on Abigail Morse Hall were completed and students were able to once again live in this iconic campus treasure.

The hall is named for one of Emporia State’s historic educators.

In the late 1800s, Abigail Morse served as an instructor and a preceptress (dean of women) for the then-named Kansas State Normal School. The hall was dedicated in her honor in 1923, one year before it opened.

This renovation project both modernized the building, with updates like new HVAC and Wi-Fi, and brought it back to its origins.

It is once again a stand-alone structure, with many nods to the architectural themes and elements of its original 1920s design.

The layout is also a return to the original. Although some things that were a must-have for the students of 1924, like a trunk room or phone booths, are no longer necessary and have been repurposed, much of the space is now exactly as it was when it first opened its doors to students.

Restoring Abigail brought to fruition the second phase of Emporia State’s residence hall master plan. The vision behind this renovation was to meet the housing needs of our students, transform the landscape of campus west of Wooster Lake and preserve our campus history. Cass Coughlin, director of Residential Life, said of the hall, “It’s had a very personal connection for a lot of people. So many generations of alumni formed lifelong friendships in their time here, and those memories are a part of this place.”

Emporia State is excited for the next generation of ESU students to form their own lifelong friendships in Abigail Morse Hall.

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Building Community The Legacy of Dr. Harry Stephens

“Harry was out front mentoring each of us not only on what to expect from the fraternity, but what it was going to take for us to be successful in the pursuit of our college education. Harry’s goal was giving each [student] the opportunity to learn how, and demonstrate how, to positively express themselves to ultimately enhance their own contributions.”

After earning a Ph.D. from the University of Northern Colorado, Harry continued his student affairs work with the Hornet Family, serving in a number of positions throughout his time, including dean of students and vice president for Student Affairs. He continued his involvement in campus groups as an advisor and mentored many students throughout his 38 years of service to ESU.

Emporia State University lost a legend in the passing of Dr. Harry Stephens on August 29, 2020. Affectionately known as “Doc Stephens,” Harry expertly honed relationships throughout his personal and professional life and left a legacy marked by commitment and dedication to both the university and community.

Dr. Stephens grew up on a farm near Moline, Kansas. Those early years observing the tolerance, fairness, love and loyalty he saw in his parents greatly shaped Harry and the way he lived his life.

From the start, he was hardworking and loved helping others. One of four boys in a close-knit family, he was always involved—with the farm, with 4-H, with his community. In 1960, Harry joined a new community at Emporia State, then known as the Kansas State Teachers College, as a biology student.

A dedication to helping others led Harry to KSTC with plans to attend medical school. But as graduation drew closer, he began to realize medical sciences were not where he was supposed to be. As a student assistant in the Dean’s Office, Harry sought the advice of then Dean of Men, Dr. Vince Bowman (BS 46-Industrial Education).

His encouragement, coupled with the offer of a graduate position in the Dean’s Office, changed Harry’s career ambitions. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology in 1965 and the next year began a Master of Science degree in Counselor Education, which he completed in 1972.

Sharon Stephens (BSE 65-English, MA 67-English), Harry’s wife whom he met in a genetics class during their undergraduate degree work, says that Harry never looked back after he decided to change career paths.

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“Over the years at ESU, he worked with diverse groups of young people—encouraging them in good decision making and investing himself in their growth. He rejoiced in their successes and helped them regroup after failures. I think he saw himself as a mentor, and it was a role he cherished.”

As a student, Harry was involved in many organizations, and he carried those experiences with him to his career. One such experience was his involvement with the International Farm Youth Exchange program in 1963, a life-changing event. At age 21, Harry traveled to Iran where he worked in five rural villages for weeks at a time, communicating with his newly acquired Farsi. This experience, according to Sharon, was one of the defining events that shaped him and his philosophy as an educator and mentor.

“He treasured his time in Iran, and he loved the people he met there.

He saw what is possible for those who are different from ourselves and also what was possible for himself.”

Harry acted as a student leader in many groups. As president of the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity Delta Chapter, he helped build the organization by creating a supportive environment among its members. Fraternity brother and friend, Doug Gregg (BSE 68-Business Education), recalls Harry’s influence as a new member.

Former mentee and fellow Sig Tau Josiah D’Albini (BS 14-Sociology) remembers Harry, or “Doc” as he was called by many, as an altruist in every way.

“Everything Harry did was to better something for everyone else.

His career in Student Affairs, and the impact that he has had on thousands of students, Sig Taus and so many others, is a shining example of the professional that I aspire to be.”

“Everything Harry did was to better something for everyone else.”

The encouragement he put behind every student defined his career and his legacy as a member of his community. His natural ability to connect with everyone he met was one of the many qualities that made him successful. But what made Harry truly special was his ability to help others see and develop the skills to pursue what was meaningful to them. ESU recognized his work for the university and its students, honoring him with the Campus Pride Award (1994), the ESU Service Citation Award (2008) and the President’s Medallion for the Common Good (2015).

Beyond Emporia State University, Harry represented the 17th District in the Kansas Senate, acted as treasurer of the Board of Directors for the Granada Theatre in downtown Emporia and worked with many organizations in the community, including the Kansas Children’s Service League, Friends of the Flint Hills Community Health Center and the Humane Society of the Flint Hills.

Harry’s impact on the community and those in it inspired many.

Jason Fanning (BSB 95-Accounting), fellow ESU Board of Trustee member, notes that Harry was always about doing.

“Dr. Stephens was a role model, and he led by example. He was an active ESU Foundation Trustee, served on many committees and was equally involved in the community like with the Granada Theater restoration. Whether it was a project at the fraternity house or doing chores on his farm, he was always willing to roll up his sleeves and dig in.”

Harry lived his life in the way many of us wish to do. His life philosophy, as put by Sharon, the person who knew him best: ‘Live life fully and positively. Keep faith. And most of all, remember we are all part of each other and of the world around us.’

To learn more about Dr. Harry Stephen’s legacy, at Emporia State and beyond, visit emporia.link/HarryStephens or scan the code to the right.

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Bringing People Together As he prepares to retire, Provost David Cordle looks back on his time at Emporia State

When Dr. David Cordle leaves his office in Plumb Hall for the last time in June, he will conclude a career in higher education that spans four decades. If you count his years as a student, he has spent five decades on college and university campuses.

During that time, Cordle, ESU provost and vice president for academic affairs, has seen the evolution of higher education in the United States.

“Just to illustrate how much has changed, the technology I used in my first faculty office was an IBM Selectric typewriter, and in the classroom, it was an overhead projector!” said Cordle, who noted the many positive changes brought by technology, including reaching out to and enrolling students who might not have had opportunities in postsecondary education.

“Another big change is the attitude of higher education about who we serve, and for what purpose,” he explained. “When I started, most colleges and universities didn’t worry too much about diversity and inclusion, or who had access to higher education. If I’m honest about it, we didn’t even accept much responsibility for our students’ success.

“Today, we hold ourselves much more accountable, and that’s a good thing.”

When Cordle entered Shorter College in the 1970s, he didn’t envision a career in higher ed administration. He did know, however, that he wanted a career on campus.

“My dream was to be a music professor," he said. “To me, being a musician and working on a university campus seemed like a perfect combination. And fortunately, I got to be a music faculty member for a while before the administrative opportunities came along.”

Cordle earned three degrees in piano performance—a bachelor’s from Shorter College (1976) and master’s (1977) and doctor of music (1984) from Florida State University. He taught in music departments at William Woods College and Virginia Commonwealth University before his first administrative appointment, chair of the VCU Department of Music from 1989 to 1998.

He served as dean of College of Arts and Sciences at Longwood University from 1998 to 2005, then the same position at University of North Carolina, Wilmington until 2013, when he came to ESU as provost and vice president.

As he advanced in the ranks of higher ed administration, Cordle discovered that his academic background was immensely helpful.

“There’s a stereotype that most musicians and other ‘creative types’ aren’t particularly well suited for administrative work. That doesn’t hold up, in my experience,” he said. “Musicians and artists need more than talent to succeed. They need discipline, problem-solving skills and the ability to work with others. That’s pretty much what the provost’s job demands, and my musical training was a big help in developing those skills.”

When asked about goals and accomplishments, Cordle is quick to say that administration does not happen in a vacuum.

“Administrators don’t really accomplish much on their own,” he said.

“Mostly, we try to create the conditions that make it possible for other people to accomplish things. But over time, I’ve had a role in developing strategic plans, starting new academic programs, revising general education, raising funds and hiring and mentoring other academic leaders.”

And during his seven-year tenure at Emporia State?

“We’ve been able to do some things at ESU that I believe will make a long-term difference for the university and the people it serves,” he said. “We’ve set institutional priorities. We’ve established an Honors

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College. We’ve started new academic programs, and our Accelerated Online Program initiative has extended the reach of existing programs. Our emphasis on Open Educational Resources is saving money for students and encouraging innovation in our teaching. Our high-impact learning experiences are preparing students better for life after graduation.”

“As best I can recall, none of these were my idea originally, and in some cases, I didn’t even lead the charge. But, I learned a long time ago not to worry about that. When people come together to accomplish good things, there’s plenty of credit to go around.”

All of these accomplishments, he said, came from collaboration.

“The best part of the provost’s job, to me, is the teamwork. In Academic Affairs, our deans and directors make up the best leadership team I’ve ever led. And at ESU, we have a tradition of cooperating across unit boundaries that’s unlike anything I’ve experienced in my four previous universities. President (Allison) Garrett sets the tone for that, and the other vice presidents are all in.”

“When people come together to accomplish good things, there’s plenty of credit to go around.”

As retirement draws ever closer, Cordle thought about what he might do when he no longer reports to an office every day. From 1978 until 2003, Cordle regularly presented piano performances. Beginning in 1984, the majority of performances were duo-piano recitals with his wife, Pam. “We would usually play part of the program using two pianos, and part of it together at one piano,” he explained. “Each piece of music is written specifically for one format or the other, so we would aim for variety in the program. The challenges of playing at two pianos versus one are actually very different.”

As he climbed the ladder in academic affairs, Cordle didn’t have enough time for the preparation needed for performances.

“Performing hasn’t been a focus for quite a while,” he explained.

“It’s funny, because as a young faculty member I would never have believed that administrative work could be as rewarding as teaching and playing music. But that turned out to be true, for me at least.”

For now, Cordle anticipates playing piano for himself.

“I’ll be happy just to do some playing for my own enjoyment! There really won’t be any excuse not to, because I’ll actually have some time for a change.”

As part of the duo-piano recitals the couple would perform, they keep two grand pianos in their house situated together. Whether that continues when they move to Georgia to be closer to family is still in question, he said.

“We’re in the process of figuring that out now,” he said with a smile.

“This might be a test of those problem-solving skills that I mentioned earlier.”

The Cordles have also given generously to Emporia State through numerous philanthropic gifts. Recently, they became members of the Lyman B. Kellogg Society, ESU’s legacy giving society, by creating the David and Pamela Cordle Family Fund. This fund will support scholarships for undergraduate students in any discipline.

Emporia State is grateful to David and Pam for being leaders, advocates and champions of Hornet Nation.

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Hands-On Research Provides WorldChanging Opportunities

“It really sold me—the size of the campus and the opportunities that I would get here”

How one ESU student wants to make the world better for the bees, himself and someday for those battling neurological diseases

the bees' lives,” he said. “I built a custom vacuum to collect forager bees from the hives to begin a process called Proboscis Extension Response (PER) training. For the PER training, I built and programmed a special training arena using scent pumps with a microcontroller to administer a scent that is used to measure the short-term and long-term memory of the bees. Then, during last semester, the bees were dissected and the mushroom bodies from their brains were extracted to do RNA (Ribonucleic Acid) sequence analysis to see the up and downregulation of the genes of the bees. I also helped do a study with the abdomens of the bees looking at the genes that regulate antioxidants in bees’ intestines.”

Through his research, he hopes to create inexpensive solutions for beekeepers to manage hive health.

For Emporia State University junior Nicholas Rutherford, doing his part to change the world used to look like providing financial support to help his family through their time of need. But when his family no longer needed the support, Rutherford was presented the opportunity to change his own world for the better. After eight years of 80-hour work weeks spent traveling the world and engineering software designed to minimize packaging materials, he decided it was time to go to college and pursue his dream career—medical research.

Largely responsible for his own research and experimentation along with having hands-on work in the field, Rutherford’s experiences at ESU are invaluable. He knows these kinds of opportunities are pretty unique to Emporia State. He has friends at other universities and their involvement in research is often limited to cleaning lab equipment and doing simple tasks for their departments. They don’t have access to the holistic research opportunities he is getting.

“At a larger university, that’s really out of reach (for an undergraduate student),” he said. “Here at Emporia… I get to do everything. That has really strengthened my lab skills.”

The research project was designed to measure the impact of pesticides on bees, specifically their ability to remember where they had found food, and then determine if CBD offered neuroprotective benefits to offset those impacts.

Those stronger skills are the result of logging a lot of hours in the lab. It’s been a benefit to him in many other parts of his academic life, too. “One of the things we do a lot is PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) tests and micro pipetting. Those are really the same in all of the sciences. Instead of being in a lab class that is only once a week for a certain amount of time, I get more time in my research lab, and I get to really practice these skills. Then when I am in the traditional classroom, it’s a lot easier for me to go, ‘Alright these are my instructions, this is how I go about doing it.’ And, I tend to have more successful experiments because of it.”

Rutherford is a molecular biology and biochemistry major with the goal of pursuing a career in neurochemistry.

“The pesticides we are using are the ones that are commercially used right now, and we wanted to see what those pesticides did to the bees’ learning process,” he said. “If they can’t learn, they don’t know the flower route, and they can’t bring food back to the hive, which is one of the reasons why hives are collapsing.”

Even in the anatomy and physiology lab where he is the lab assistant, his lab experience has helped him be a resource to his students. “It makes it easier to help other students who have questions about how to do things. I can say, ‘I’ve done this a lot in my lab, and this is the best way I’ve found to do it.”

“I enjoy challenges, and the brain is something we don’t know as much about as we do the other organ systems,” he said. “That’s what draws me to it—that unknown aspect.”

“I did survivorship trials with the bees in which I fed newly hatched bees combinations of CBD, Imidacloprid, Coumaphos and Thiamethoxam in varying amounts to see if the CBD extended

Rutherford’s research has been financially supplemented by a K-INBRE (Kansas Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) scholarship. He is also the recipient of a transfer scholarship, which

Rutherford visited a variety of Kansas universities, but ESU had the qualities that won him over.

“It really sold me—the size of the campus and the opportunities that I would get here,” he said.

What he found was all he had hoped for and more. At ESU, the faculty wanted to understand his long-term goals and help him create and explore high-impact learning opportunities that would help him reach those goals.

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When working with Joanna Gress, assistant professor of Biological Sciences, he expressed his interest in neurochemistry. Gress encouraged him to pursue an in-depth project tailored to his interests, above and beyond his coursework. Together, they built a unique research project for him “from the ground up.”

was another major factor in his decision to attend ESU. The financial support, flat-rate tuition and research stipend cover Rutherford’s cost of living, allowing him to focus on being a student and lab assistant.

“The transfer scholarship here is why I even get to do this—spending the extra time on research and being a lab assistant,” he said. “If I had gone to some other university, I would have to be working a job and going to school. The transfer scholarship allows me to really be a student, and that’s immeasurable.”

Part of his growing love for being a lab assistant and teaching comes from the positive experiences he has had with his professors.

Gress, as well as Melissa Bailey, professor of Biological Sciences, Allysa Hallett, instructor of Biological Sciences, and Darren Rebar, assistant professor of Biological Sciences, have all been pivotal in Rutherford’s academic career. He is amazed and humbled by their vast knowledge, passion and ability to constantly teach him something new. He feels welcomed and supported by them, as well as fully prepared for his next big decision.

Upon graduating in spring of 2022, he hopes to take what he has learned at ESU and continue his education with a focus on neuropharmacology. He is currently looking into the University of Amsterdam and the University of Oslo.

He plans to develop his research into investigating the neurochemistry behind diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. He hopes to eventually partner with a physician to do clinical research and drug development for biochemical treatments for those diseases and others.

Rutherford finds inspiration in the unexplored frontier of neuropharmacology. “There’s a moment when you’re doing research—when you’re doing something new—where you’re the only person in the world who knows it, and that’s an amazing feeling.”

Curiosity, his love for learning and a supportive team and environment are setting him on a path to change the world.

Rutherford’s decision to do what he loves gives him the opportunity to help humanity fight against some of the most challenging and puzzling diseases we face. The high-impact educational experience he is receiving from Emporia State University is giving him the chance to be true to himself and chase his dreams.

“I chose to do what I really love,” he said. “That’s what I’m most proud of.”

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Building Bridges

A “dream” mentorship project becomes an invaluable learning experience Lauren Taphorn knows exactly what she wants to do for her career.

Now a senior elementary education and Spanish double-major pursuing an ESL certification, she is passionate about Spanish language instruction and hopes it will always be a part of her work as an elementary educator.

Emporia Spanish Speakers was in need of someone just like Lauren.

Founded in 2017 to help facilitate Spanish language learning to non-Spanish speakers, the organization’s director, Lelan Dains (BS 08-Recreation), says, “Our mission is to broaden understanding and tolerance of diverse communities by expanding one's knowledge of language and culture.”

Since its formation, the organization has provided learning opportunities to adults. The organization is now expanding their offering so local children can learn Spanish and develop an understanding of the many Spanish language cultures represented in Emporia.

Says Dains, “That was a big part of wanting to provide an offering for the youth in our community. I believe it is important for all people to have a basic understanding of other languages and cultures. The goal was for the students to come out of this program with a greater knowledge of different Latin cultures and to be able to speak some basic phrases in Spanish.”

In late 2019, Dains approached Dr. Sara Schwerdtfeger (BSE 98-Elementary Education, MS 06-Master Teacher), associate professor and department chair of Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education and Special Education, to help him find the ideal instructor to build this course. Schwerdtfeger reached out to her colleagues in The Teachers College to see who would be an ideal fit, and that’s where she learned about Lauren.

“Immediately, I said yes. I did not even hesitate, because that is literally my dream job,” says Lauren.

For Lauren, this opportunity meant building a class from scratch, an incredibly hands-on, intensive and valuable project for an up-andcoming educator. “I worked with Dr. Schwerdtfeger, and we made it a mentorship project through the Honors College. We decided that we were going to have a 10-week class for one hour a week, and we were going to open it up to elementary students aged kindergarten through fifth grade.”

“I was in charge of creating the curriculum, as well as all of the lessons, materials and planning. With the help of Dr. Schwerdtfeger, Lelan Dains and my friend, Gillian Ferrel, we created a schedule of classes and the topic for each class. I then started planning out my lessons. Once we had all of that complete, we set a schedule for the classes.”

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“I just knew that this is what I want to do with my life.

I want to get out and teach young students Spanish or teach them other languages and about culture.

It was just so incredibly rewarding.”

They named the course Los Puentes (Bridges). Lauren ended up with 18 students enrolled in the class. They represented every grade from kindergarten through fifth grade, which created interesting challenges for the young educator. “It made planning and teaching difficult because the abilities and comprehension levels between those ages are vast. But, it was so much fun.”

“My goal for the class, the purpose I had in my mind, was not that the students would become fluent. Obviously, I can't do that in one hour for 10 weeks. My main goal was just to expose them to the Spanish language and spark an interest in the culture.”

She created an engaging series of experiences for her students, complete with guest speakers, where they traveled in their imaginations to other countries, learning about the culture, the food and the language along the way.

“I created little passports for everyone in the class. I took their pictures and put them in the passports for them. They got to fill out the passports with their name and birthday. They thought that was super fun. Then, they would write one thing that they learned about that country in their passport and draw a picture related to it.”

Los Puentes began in early February with a scheduled final class planned as a ‘graduation’ on Cinco de Mayo. In 2020. You can guess what happened next.

“We had our first three classes, and then it was spring break. Then, COVID-19 hit.” They postponed classes, with the plan to start them up again in the fall.

The postponement pained Lauren. “I really wanted to keep doing something for the students because they were so excited and loved what we were doing. I could tell that they were excited.

They were practicing Spanish and using Spanish. I didn't want to lose that momentum.”

In the face of the restrictions, she drew upon her creativity, resilience and ingenuity to keep that joy and excitement alive for her students. She embarked on yet another new learning experience as an educator.

“I made videos for them to watch weekly for the rest of the semester.

I focused on teaching them about a country rather than just teaching them how to say certain words in Spanish. I just talked in Spanish during the videos and talked to them about countries. I also did interviews with people from those countries and even created a couple cooking videos.”

The online curriculum provided a continued learning experience for the kids, keeping them engaged with their language and culture lessons. For her own personal growth, the videos were an opportunity for Lauren to navigate both the challenges and advantages of virtual instruction.

When fall arrived, with the help of fellow student Daniel Carr, she was able to bring the Los Puentes class full circle and return to in-person instruction with a smaller group of four. “It was very challenging, but it was also so rewarding. I was able to get very close with those four students. It was amazing to see the moment when they understood. I got to see them start to speak and create Spanish.

Especially the older students. They were talking, in simple sentences, but in sentences. By the end of the class, they were starting to pick up on the small words that I didn't explicitly teach.”

At the outset, Lauren had known leading Los Puentes was going to be a meaningful and important experience for her. She knew it would provide her the opportunity to build a curriculum from scratch. She knew it would allow her to explore her planning skills at every elementary development level in the language she is passionate about teaching.

But what she couldn’t know at the beginning is how it would test her resolve. How the year would force her to cope with some of the most complicated planning and delivery issues education has had to deal with in recent history. How she would end up learning what kind of an educator she is at heart, and whether her passion and commitment to teaching were as deeply held as she thought they were.

The answer Lauren found was a resounding yes. “I don't think I've ever been as happy as I was teaching that class. I just knew that this is what I want to do with my life. I want to get out and teach young students Spanish or teach them other languages and about culture. It was just so incredibly rewarding.”

As she completes her student teaching and prepares to graduate, she is confident in her abilities, excited for the future and ready to share her talents with the students she will meet.

The instructional videos Lauren created for Los Puentes are on the Emporia Spanish Speakers website at emporiaspanishspeakers.com/ programs

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Stepping Into The Unknown

One student discovers a love for research & expands her horizons Guadalupe ‘Lupe’ Barrera didn’t know a soul at Emporia State when she first arrived from Kansas City, Missouri. Drawn by the strong reputation of the School of Business, she decided to override her nerves and shyness and push herself to try something new. What she didn’t know at the time is it would be the first of many steps she would make outside of her comfort zone.

By the end of her three years as an accounting major, she would be actively involved in student organizations and research projects that spanned well beyond her field of study. Now, as she prepares to graduate this spring, she has developed a newfound level of confidence, curiosity and a desire to push past her limits and grow.

It started with a nudge from a friend. “One of my roommates talked to me about ESU Ambassadors, and I said, ‘What? I don't know anything about this college, and I am scared to talk to people.’”

But her friend encouraged her to not let those worries stand in her way of going for it. She went for the interview and was asked to join the student organization that serves as the face of ESU and gives daily campus tours.

Having that experience as an ESU Ambassador helped her become a little bolder. She joined H.A.L.O. (Hispanic American Leadership Organization), eventually becoming Treasurer, and became a member of the Honors College. This decision would open a gateway to research exploration that has had an enormous influence on the scope of her education.

Since her freshman year, she has conducted multiple research projects over a range of topics from geography to sociology. “I love accounting, but I also love the humanities. I love learning about what's going on in our world. You can always connect it.” It is this thirst for understanding that draws her to such diverse subjects. “I want to know about people. I want to know how I can help.”

Gary Wyatt, associate provost and dean of the Honors College, says she has taken advantage of the opportunities presented to her. “Lupe has truly chosen to have a high-impact educational experience at ESU. She has taken full advantage of the Honors College and what it offers in several ways, including being mentored by distinguished scholar and Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor Dr. Phil Kelly on a geopolitics project. This allowed Lupe the opportunity to accomplish something most undergraduates only dream about, namely coauthoring a scholarly article with Dr. Kelly and fellow student, Jack Jewett, that has been published in an international peer-reviewed journal. Her research on the classical geopolitics is a testament to what a motivated student and a faculty mentor can accomplish.”

Last year, this passion and curiosity prompted her to turn her research to the urgent issue of the moment, COVID-19 and food insecurity. It was a project that would end with her research earning second place in the #SwarmHunger Leadership Awards, a wonderful confirmation of the value of her work. This competition was sponsored by the EAT (Emporia At The Table) Initiative as a showcase and competition for Emporia State students to present their work addressing food insecurity topics.

She says of the experience in spring of 2020, “Emotionally, it was frustrating. I was researching a problem that I myself was going through, my family was going through, people that I know we're going through. Dealing with all that and trying to figure out the problem was very relatable.”

“I want to know about people. I want to know how I can help.”

As she wrestled with the emotional and mental challenges of the topic, she also had to battle the logistical challenges COVID was creating.

She contacted multiple organizations but was having difficulty getting them to respond to her. The initial lockdown and subsequent restrictions meant it was impossible to meet in person or visit the facilities.

In spite of these roadblocks, she worked with her faculty advisor, Dr. Rob Catlett, associate professor of Mathematics and Economics, revised her plans, seized the opportunities available and persevered.

“I decided to focus on one organization, making a case study and figuring out how their mechanisms and their ways of helping people changed.” Her resulting study would be called Dynamics of Food Insecurity in a Pandemic—Seton Center: Issues, Challenges and Analysis of Potential Solutions.

She learned a great deal about food insecurity: the challenges of reaching those in need and the often invisible nature of the problem.

But through the research, she also gained a new sense of self.

“I feel like I picked up social skills. I know what to say. I can present myself really well. I am not shy.” It also helped her build her confidence and independence. “I feel like I can get a lot of things done on my own without having to bug anyone. I just use my resources.

That's something I feel like also comes from research.”

Looking back at where she started as a freshman, a little timid and shy, she credits her willingness to stretch beyond her comfort zone and let her curiosity lead her as being key to her success. Each step into the unknown helped her become bolder and braver, and opened another door of opportunity.

Wyatt is effusive when he talks about all that Lupe has accomplished in her time as a student at Emporia State. “She is a student with exceptional academic skills who will be graduating “With Honors” from the Honors College this spring. She is bound to be a success in either graduate school or on the job. She represents the very best of what ESU has to offer.”

Research was key in providing her a transformational education. It was formative, even though it didn’t directly relate to her field of study. She learned about herself while she was learning her subject matter.

“Research definitely challenges you. It challenges you because you go in with one mindset, you think you know your answer is going to be this, and you go for it. But, that's not how research works. Research takes you beyond that. It's beautiful. I feel like you always learn more than you expected to learn. I recommend research to everybody.”

She has one other word of advice for any new student arriving on campus. “Get out of your comfort zone. If you don’t, you're going to miss everything.”

Although it was ultimately a success, from an emotional and practical perspective, it was her most challenging project to date.

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EMPORIA STATE IS LOOKING TO THE FUTURE. A brighter future awaits us when we go Together, Forward.

We know we have a strong foundation. At Emporia State, students are our focus. They are truly seen, cared for and nurtured on their educational journey. Our faculty get to know our students. More than just learning their names, they learn their students’ strengths and weaknesses, what areas they need to develop and where their talents could lead them. Emporia State faculty and staff use that knowledge to guide students toward opportunities ideal for their growth and progress.

Now, we are ready to be bold and build something even greater upon this foundation. Because we can do even more.

We want to provide real-world experiences that prepare students for a complex world.

This means expanding the amazing work we already do in providing high-impact learning experiences. And, it means ensuring these opportunities are not just available, but accessible, to all our students.

Because together, we can accelerate learning.

We want to attract the best and the brightest in the arts and athletics. Recognizing and encouraging students who have been committed to their sport or their art helps these students achieve new heights. As peer-to-peer mentors, these students raise the bar for their fellow students and demonstrate what can be earned through continued dedication and practice.

Because together, we will all shine brighter.

We want to seize every opportunity. Support of the new Together, Forward Fund will allow us to adapt, align and evolve. This unrestricted support ensures that when deserving ideas arise, we can rally together behind them and carry them forward.

Because together, we can transcend limitations.

We have an ambitious goal. We are committed to reaching $50M by Homecoming 2021. Through the silent phase and recent public launch of this campaign, we have already raised $43,898,537, so we have $6,101,463 to go.

We are ready at Emporia State University to link arms with our alumni and friends to move forward to the brighter days of the future. We know we can get there when we work together.

Join us.

Share your pride.

Be a part of the experience.

Help us create new stories.

Join us and light the way.

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Together, Forward is a campaign driven by our core values—focusing on each individual student’s success.

The three central fundraising priorities illustrate those values and lift up that which we hold dear—creating high-impact learning experiences, recognizing and rewarding hard work and providing opportunities that change our students’ lives.

Priority One provides real-world experiences that prepare students for a complex world.

Emporia State believes the greatest teacher of all is experience. When students have the opportunity to engage in high-impact learning, they gain more than just a technical understanding of the information. They learn how to operate under pressure and how to navigate failures. And when they leave Emporia State and begin careers, graduates are more than just ready to get started; they bring enhanced value to any organization on day one.

Priority Two attracts the best and brightest in the Arts and Athletics to Emporia State University.

While some students come to college to discover and develop their talents, some have already dedicated years to their sport, their art or their craft before they ever set foot on campus. By providing competitive scholarship resources, Emporia State can recruit students who possess advanced and unique capabilities. Recruiting gifted athletes, musicians, artists and actors improves our programs and inspires their peers.

Priority Three aims to seize every opportunity.

Unrestricted support is a priority investment in Emporia State University. It allows the university to function more like a private sector business, responding to opportunities and allocating resources in real time. With support from the Together, Forward Fund, leadership can seize opportunities for students to practice skills, exhibit knowledge, stretch understanding and grow capabilities.

“This campaign is an exciting opportunity to continue building on our strong foundation of supporting student success. We want to help every student aim higher, do more and become part of the great legacy of Emporia State Hornets. As we look together, forward to the future, we are looking toward greatness.”

-President Allison Garrett

Accelerating Learning Through Student-Led Research Publishing research is an important part of building a scientific career. Publishing as an undergraduate student puts you miles ahead of the competition. For students in Dr. Erika Martin’s General Biology 141, conducting research with the goal of publishing findings is just a regular day in class.

Her research integrated lab course is a prime example of what high-impact learning can be and exemplifies the benefits students experience.

Starting in 2018, Dr. Martin shifted the General Biology 141 lab class from traditional curriculum experiments into a course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE).

The aim was to create a real-world experience. “Science, most of the time, doesn’t have a step-by-step protocol with a known outcome that someone else has already done,” says Martin.

In Martin’s course, students design and lead their own experiment. “I break the project down into steps, and then they do the science. By the end, they are expected, as a class, to produce a scientific manuscript in the style of something that would be publishable in a science magazine or journal.”

“I want my students to experience a collegiate leap in knowledge. And, I want them to leave the university not only knowing things but knowing what to do with the things they’ve learned. Those are not necessarily the same thing. They are two different skill sets,” says Martin.

It has been a very successful course for students. The class of 2018 succeeded in seeing their research on microplastics accepted for publication, an extremely uncommon event for freshmen biology students.

The class also serves as a way to study the value of these high-impact courses. Graduate student and teaching assistant Joseph LaForge has been studying the student outcomes in this course. His research is analyzing student knowledge, comfort, self-efficacy and enjoyment of the sciences. Through his analysis, he has found that students take more ownership in the integrated lab course. “They are more comfortable conveying their findings and they identify more as scientists, even as freshmen,” says LaForge.

According to his observations, this high-impact model intensifies the learning experience and has longterm benefits. “Active investigation is a unique learning method. It does improve retention, scientific literacy and the ability to relate to other topics. Because once students can think critically and think with an investigative eye, they apply that to other areas as well, like chemistry or physics. One semester of having a true high-impact learning environment will change every semester to come.”

It makes students lifelong learners and prepares them for careers, he says. “Because when your boss asks you a question, it’s because they don’t know the answer, and they want you to figure it out. With highimpact projects like this, students realize that they don’t need someone to tell them what the answer will be. They can figure it out for themselves.”

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Rewarding Talent Creates Bright Futures

Seizing Opportunities for Students Allows for Invaluable Experiences

“I just like the feeling of running and jumping. You have that moment when you leave the ground, and you're hanging there, just floating. Nothing goes through my head when I long jump. I'm just out there, and probably the most relaxed that I ever am.” That’s how Jazmin Williams describes her ‘baby,’ the long jump event. It is the kind of transcendent experience you might associate with a Buddhist monk. The kind of experience that only comes from years of dedicated practice.

Having your research poster selected for Posters on the Hill, a D.C.-based research competition sponsored by the Council on Undergraduate Research, is an honor. It’s also an incredible opportunity.

You get the chance to present your research in a very competitive program. You receive recognition at a prestigious event. And, you have the unparalleled opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. and meet with the Kansas representatives. It is a dream come true in so many ways.

To see her in action is a privilege. The fusion of her years of practice, passion and attention to her sport swirl together to make an awe-inspiring experience.

In 2019, Song Yang’s research Acoustic Classification of Bird Species Using Wavelets and Learning Algorithms was the only project from Kansas selected to compete at the Posters on the Hill event. It was a well-deserved honor for her hard work, and it shone a bright light on the research that Emporia State students conduct.

Williams has put in the time and the sweat and has the achievements to prove it. She is the Emporia State school record holder in the long jump with a mark of 20-03.00 (6.17m) at the 2017 NCAA Outdoor Championships where she placed ninth. She is also a part of the school record-setting 4x100m relay that ran 46.14 at the 2018 MIAA Championships. In 2019, she had a season's best mark of 19-06.25 (5.95m) to place second at the MIAA Outdoor Championships and advance to the NCAA Championships for the second time in her career. She has scored in five different events at the MIAA Championships for the Hornets in her career—the long jump, 100m, 400m hurdles, 4x100m relay and 4x400m relay.

During her athletic career at Emporia State, she has been a recipient of talent-based scholarships for track and field. These scholarships were a part of her recruitment package as an incoming freshman and have augmented her tuition expenses throughout her college career. Williams says they make a difference financially and psychologically. “It’s like a thank you for your hard work. You're like, ‘Okay someone sees what I'm doing, and they appreciate it.’ So, I have to keep working hard and showing them what I can do.”

That motivation to focus on teamwork and be of service to others informs her career goals as well. She completed her BS in Elementary Education last spring and is currently studying to be an Instructional Specialist with an Elementary Content Concentration in ESU's graduate school. Once she has graduated, she would like to work in the Kansas City, Kansas school district.

Last spring, she was awarded the Elementary Education Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award. The award acknowledged that Williams performed exceptionally both academically and athletically. It’s just one of the ways she leads by example. She credits the value that the mentors on the track and field team had on her when she was a freshman, and she wants to pass that along to the next generation. “I'm not really a big talker. I’m more of a do as I do type.”

With Williams’ example to follow, the next generation of Hornets will all shine brighter.

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Yang’s research with faculty advisor Dr. Qiang Shi worked to answer the question—can a computer determine the species of a bird when the computer hears the bird’s calls?

According to Yang, knowing what birds are living in a local habitat is beneficial for a number of reasons.

Bird populations—or the lack of specific birds—can show the health of an ecosystem. Local airports also want to track bird populations to avoid bird-plane strikes. Identifying birds by their calls is timeconsuming for experienced ornithologists.

For her project, Yang designed a mathematical algorithm to identify bird calls. Her work included breaking down bird calls by syllable and establishing classification rules to determine the species.

The selection of her research was an honor she earned through her work. The realization of the opportunity was a matter of teamwork. The generous support of Hornet Nation donors to unrestricted funds helped to cover the travel expenses and make this journey a reality.

Hornet Nation was well represented in our Nation’s capital, and Dr. Shi said there were numerous beneficial outcomes from the experience for the student, “I think the recognition gave her more confidence in her research ability and skills. I think what she got out of the project and the trip was not only a high-impact learning experience in math and computer science but also a great learning experience about the American government and American culture. Overall, I think it was an invaluable experience for her.”

To learn more about the Together, Forward campaign, visit emporia.edu/togetherforward or scan the code to the right. spring 2021

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Spotlight on Alumni 1950

George W. Gish, Jr. (BA 58-Music), Tokyo, Japan, recently completed a 4-year term as the Board of Trustees Chair of Yamanashi Eiwa Gakuin, Kofu, Japan, which just celebrated its 130th anniversary since its founding as the only girls' school in Yamanashi Prefecture.

He also just completed 15 years as head of the International Community Development program founded by Edogawa City, Tokyo, in 2004.

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Jeanne A. (Bennett) Calvert (MS 69-Biology), Oakwood, Ohio, recently retired from the University of St. Francis in Fort Wayne, Ind. and was awarded the rank of "Professor Emeritus of Biology."

Dr. Robert M. "Bob" Hicks, USAF Colonel, Retired (BA 68-Psychology), Maitland, Fla., was the featured speaker at the 2020 All Veterans Memorial in Emporia.

Steve L. Sauder (BSB 68-Business Administration), Emporia, is an honorary 2020 Athletic Hall of Honor Award recipient for his contributions to ESU Athletics, which have provided opportunities to countless student-athletes.

Ron E. Whitney (BSB 68-Business Administration), Emporia, was one of 20 people named to U.S. Senator Jerry Moran's 2020 Service Academy Selection Board.

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Marilyn A. (Ronnau) Alberg (BS 77-Business), Pratt, retired on September 24, 2020, ending her career as an administrative specialist at the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism.

A. Emily (Ferguson) Baker (MLS 78-Library Science), Overland Park, retired as director of the Olathe Public Library after 35 years of service.

Sandy L. (Womochil) Bray (BSE 76-English), Colorado Springs, Colo., retired after more than two decades as director of theatre at Colorado Springs School.

Karen Kohler Clegg (BS 70-English), Overland Park, was named one of ESU's 2020 Distinguished Alumni, the highest honor that can be granted to an alumnus.

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Steve Coen (BSB 76-Business Administration), Wichita, was named one of ESU's 2020 Distinguished Alumni, the highest honor that can be granted to an alumnus.

Marianne (Harms) Eichelberger (MLS 76-Library Science), North Newton, retired as the Newton Public Library director after 31 years of service.

Rebecca S. "Becky" Endicott (BS 79-Physical Education), Wichita, has retired after 26 years of service to Wichita State University in various roles, but most recently as the senior associate athletic director/senior woman's administrator since 1999.

Jana S. (Hahn) Enright (BSE 71-Psychology), Elgin, Ill., retired as co-partner from Pine Woods Screening Services, LLC on December 31, 2019.

Debra L. Hallier (BSE 76-Elementary Education), Basehor, retired after 29 years of working in public education at USD 232 and USD 458.

Robert F. Hartsook, JD, EdD, DrBA (BA 70-Social Sciences; MS 72-Counselor Education), Wrightsville Beach, N.C., has been named the 2020 Fundraising Executive of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).

Dr. Marc A. Johnson (BA 70-Biology), Reno, Nev., transitioned to professor of Economics at the University of Nevada, Reno, after serving there for a decade as president.

Alan L. Johnson (BS 75-Social Sciences), North Las Vegas, Nev., is a 2020 Athletic Hall of Honor Award recipient for his excellence in track and field.

Brian C. McCormally (BS 79-Public Affairs), Spotsylvania, Va., retired after 14 years as partner and senior counsel from Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer.

Larry K. Meredith (MA 71-English Literature), Redstone, Colo., has had his third book recently published: Real, Rural: Growing Up Rural in the 1950s, a memoir.

Chief Judge Michael F. Powers (BSE 77-Social Sciences), Marion, was presented with the 2020 Award for Judicial Excellence by the Kansas District Judges Association.

Greg E. Purkeypile (BSB 77-Business Administration), Derby, has become a credit risk analyst, vice president for Community National Bank & Trust.

New job? Recently retired? Newly married? New addition to your family? Need to update your information? Visit emporia.edu/alumni/request-information.html Lana (Hampton) Richardson (AS 75-Office Services), Emporia, has retired from Hopkins Manufacturing where she was the executive secretary for more than 45 years.

Judith K. (Winterscheid) Schade (BSE 74-Business Education), Olpe, retired on July 31, 2020, after 36 years with Lyon County State Bank Emporia.

Dr. Mark E. Stanbrough (BSE 77-Social Sciences; MS 79-Physical Education), Emporia, authored the book, Track and Field Self-Guided Workouts: Motivation and Activities, published by Roho Publishing (2020).

Jill R. Tipton-Bell (BSE 79-Sociology), Topeka, retired on December 20, 2019, ending her career as intensive supervision officer at Shawnee County Community Corrections.

Patrick J. Weissbeck, TSgt, Retired (BSE 77-Physical Education), Topeka, retired as an Allstate Insurance agent and president/ owner of Patrick J. Weissbeck Agency, Inc. in July 2020 after 17 years. He also retired from the Air National Guard - 190th Air Refueling, Topeka, Kansas.

Rhonda K. Westerhaus (BSE 76-Social Sciences), Pratt, retired on May 19, 2020, after 28 years of working at Pratt Community College.

Susan E. (Finch) Westfahl (BSB 78-Business Administration), Olathe, retired on July 1, 2020, ending her position as executive secretary and board clerk at USD 500 Board of Education.

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Chief Judge Daniel D. Creitz (BSE 82-Social Sciences), Erie, has been elected president of the Kansas District Judges Association.

Dr. Rich Lloyd (MA 87-English), Lincoln, Neb., will serve as executive president of Hastings College, while remaining president of Bryan College of Health Sciences.

Joseph L. McCormick (BS 88-Earth Science), Celina, Texas, was recently named chief executive officer for the leading national lumber processor and integrated provider of packaging solutions, Conner Industries, Inc. in Fort Worth.

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Mark C. Ralston (BSE 83-Art; BFA 83-Ceramics; MS 98-Master Teacher Secondary), Topeka, was named the 2019-2020 Outstanding Secondary Art Teacher of the Year by the Kansas Art Education Association.

Carl A. Ricketts (BS 80-Accounting; MBA 81-Business Administration), Lawrence, was appointed to the Board of Directors at Capitol Federal Financial as of August 1, 2020.

Jacquelyn E. "Jackie" (Ulrich) Rokusek (BFA 88-Speech, Theatre), Shawnee, has been appointed by Governor Laura Kelly to fill the vacant judgeship in judicial district 10.

Karen Rupp-Serano (MLS 88-Library Science), Noble, Okla., was named interim dean of University Libraries at Oklahoma University.

Douglas L. Schroeder (BFA 86-Theatre Arts), Kansas City, Mo., was appointed as technical director for the KC Melting Pot Theatre.

Cheryl J. Warkentin (MLS 88-Library Science), Hutchinson, recently retired as the access & technical services librarian at the John F. Kennedy Library at Hutchinson Community College.

Dr. Dianne H.B. Welsh (MS 84-Psychology), Greensboro, N.C., is part of the family that co-owned Boyt Division Welsh Sporting Goods, who created the first soft-sided luggage in the world.

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Daria L. (Phillips) Bossman (MLS 91-Library Science), Pierre, S.D., was named one of ESU's 2020 Distinguished Alumni, the highest honor that can be granted to an alumnus. She also received the Distinguished Achievement in the Humanities Award from the South Dakota Humanities Council.

John J. Boyle (BSB 92-Finance), Washington, D.C., was named as a leader in growth by the Potomac Officers Club, a division of Executive Mosaic.

Dr. Susan R. (Ulses) Burns (BS 96-Psychology; MS 98-Psychology), Peosta, Iowa, has been named the sixth president of the College of Mount Saint Vincent.

Dorothy DeGroot (MLS 91-Library Science), Spencer, Iowa, was hired by the Northwest Iowa Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) as the new Clay County coordinator on November 11, 2020, on the Spencer campus of Iowa Lakes Community College.

Joanne Ferguson Cavanaugh (MLS 94-Library Science), Papillion, Neb., retired in 2020 from Omaha Public Library after 24 years and 11 months of service.

Olivia M. (Fowler) Fisher (BS 97-Biology), Kansas City, Mo., is the founder/president and coo of Seastnan Medical, LLC, which was named one of Kansas City's Fastest Growing Companies for 2020 in the Kansas City Business Journal and Ingram's Magazine.

Ronald L. "Ron" Frierson, Jr. (BS 96-Social Sciences), Los Angeles, Calif., was named one of ESU's 2020 Distinguished Alumni, the highest honor that can be granted to an alumnus.

Command Sgt. Maj. Steve N. Harmon (BA 93-Political Science; MS 96-Counselor Education; MS 08-Instructional Design & Technology), Emporia, was the featured speaker at the 2020 Veterans Roundtable, describing his service in Kosovo from 2004-2006.

Tyson W. Hirt (BSB 99-Finance), Wichita, has been hired as chief financial officer for Dondlinger & Sons Construction Company, Inc. Denise N. (Akins) Lauber (BSE 96-English), Osage City, has been promoted to manager of human resources at American Eagle Outfitters on the Ottawa DC HR team.

Garrett A. Martin (BS 95-History), Lansing, was recently hired as a military systems analyst for BMA and Associates.

Joel E. Matthews (MS 90-Psychology), Salina, is the recipient of the 2020 Marchbanks Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence by the K-State Polytechnic Campus.

Shana L. (Warkentine) Meyer (BS 95-English; MS 97-Counselor Education), St. Joseph, Mo., has been named vice president for student affairs at McPherson College.

Melissa A. "Missy" (Kinsler) Miller (BSE 92-Elementary Education), Louisburg, is the new instructional coach for kindergarten through 5th grade at Fort Scott USD 234.

Tamara L. (Signer) Niles (BA 98-Biology), Highlands Ranch, Colo., recently moved to the Denver area and accepted a position as special counsel at the Denver law firm, Hall & Evans, practicing in the areas of construction, commercial litigation, and public entity defense in Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri.

Kathy (Brown) Rieger (MLS 91-Library Science), Council Bluffs, Iowa, has retired from the Council Bluffs Public Library after serving eight years as director.

Suzanne J. "Suzie" Roth (BSB 94-Business Administration), Olathe, started a new position as Yavapai County's first K-12 County librarian.

Carrie L. (Waidley) Wyatt (BSB 97-Management), Derby, academic data manager/web & social media coordinator, completed Wichita State University's MS Office Power User certification in September 2020. She achieved the valuable digital credential via remote sessions offered during the COVID-19 pandemic and completed the curriculum in less than a month (usually takes up to a year).

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Mayra Aguirre (BSB 03-Management), Mission, has been promoted to president of the Hall Family Foundation, a private philanthropic organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of human life.

Jodi M. Bachelor (BSB 04-Accounting; BA 04-Foreign Language), Lawrence, was promoted to senior insurance staff manager with GE Capital.

Jeffrey D. "Jeff " Bond (MLS 06-Library Science), Fort Worth, Texas, has been recognized by the Special Libraries Association with a Fellows of SLA award for the year 2020.

Derrick S. Carpenter (BSB 02-Computer Information Systems), Lenexa, began a new position as general manager of digital payments with Deluxe in October 2020.

Alan M. Clark (BA 07-History), Spring Hill, Tenn., recently became an account specialist with Aya Healthcare.

Dr. Sherry R. (Hillman) Crow (PHD 09-Library & Information Management), Hays, has been hired as the new chair of Advanced Education Programs at Fort Hays State University.

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Amanda R. "Mandi" (Hulme) Dilling (BSB 07-Marketing), Omaha, Neb., recently became thelearning and development director for Home Instead Senior Care.

Scott S. Dumm (BSB 04-Business Administration), Olathe, began a new job in August 2020 as a regional sales manager with Doolittle Distributing.

Alisha K. (Frazer) Farmer (BSE 05Art; MS 18-Instructional Design & Technology), Wichita, recently became a new art teacher forDerby USD 260 at Derby North Middle School.

Dr. Justin B. Henry (MS 01-Educational Administration), Wichita, was selected as the 2021 Kansas Superintendent of the Year.

Scott H. Hogan (BSB 08-Marketing; MBA 09-Business Administration), Palm City, Fla., was recently featured in Stuart Magazine's 40 Under 40: Rising Stars edition for founding SaltWrap, a sports nutrition and exercise instruction company.

Bradley S. Huber (BFA 00-Communication), Paola, is a new business teacher at Louisburg High School USD 416.

Lisa M. (Day) Jarvis (BSE 08-English, Physical Education), Council Grove, is one of 46 public school educators chosen to receive the prestigious California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence at the NEA Foundation's Salute to Excellence in Education Gala in February 2021.

Spencer Musgrove (BS 07-Earth Science), Denver, Colo., has been promoted to vice-president of geoscience with Samuel Gary Jr. & Associates, Inc. Gina S. Owens-Ott (MS 06-Business Education), Grand Junction, Colo., has been appointed to the Colorado Board of Accountancy.

Wendy L. Pederson (MLS 01-Library Science), Albuquerque, N.M., retired as ibero-american resources specialist at the University of New Mexico.

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Cassondra J. (Boston) Richards (BSB 09-Accounting; MBA 11-Accounting, Business Administration), Dallas, Texas, is a 2020 Athletic Hall of Honor Award recipient for her excellence in basketball.

Charles D. Rigdon (MS 08-Instructional Design & Technology), Columbia, Mo., was promoted to system administrator at the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Jonathan D. Ruhlen (BA 05-English), Lawrence, has been appointed as Chief Justice Marla Luckert's staff research attorney II. Dena R. A. Rusell-Marino (BS 07-Sociology), Emporia, will take on the role of area manager with Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Jay Scott (MS 03-Educational Administration), Topeka, has been appointed as a member of Hayden Catholic High School's Board of Trustees for the 2020-2021 school year.

Samantha L. Sheeley (BS 08-Rehabilitation Services), Los Angeles, Calif., is a 2020 Athletic Hall of Honor Award recipient for her excellence in softball.

Jace G. Smith (BS 03-Health Promotion), Kansas City, has been hired as a director of development for LevelUp Kids.

Sherman R. Smith (BA 04-English), Topeka, is the editor in chief at Kansas Reflector, a nonprofit news operation providing in-depth reporting, diverse opinions, and daily coverage of state government and politics that launched in July 2020.

James "JP" Swirczynski (BS 06-Sociology), Roeland Park, became a new corporate recruiter for Sonesta Hotels with Broadleaf Results.

Scott L. Truelove (MS 07-Business Education), LaOtto, Ind., was elected as a board member of the East Noble School Corporation's Board of Education in Kendallville, Indiana.

Virginia M. Volzke-Bray (BSB 09-International Business), Overland Park, was recently hired as an assistant vice president for SitusAMC. Deana M. (Mercer) Waltrip (BSE 00-Elementary Education), Haysville, has been named principal for Newton USD 373's Santa Fe 5/6 Center.

Sarah R. (Waring) Wells (BSE 03-Elementary Education; MS 11-Early Childhood Education), Topeka, was named Auburn-Washburn's 2020 Elementary District Teacher of the Year.

2010

Camille N. Abdel-Jawad (BA 18-English; MLS 20-Library Science), Overland Park, recently accepted a position at Park University in Parkville, Missouri, as visiting assistant professor of Library Instruction and Outreach, and began work on August 1, 2020, navigating teaching and providing library services in a socially-distant environment.

Arica N. (Shepard) Ahlvers (BSB 10-Marketing), has received the 2020 Athletic Hall of Honor Award for her excellence in volleyball posthumously.

Xochitl Z. Arzate (BS 19-Crime & Delinquency Studies), Emporia, is the new university police officer trainee for Police & Safety at Emporia State University.

Connor Burns (BSB 19-Management), Emporia, was named baseball coach at Sherwood Park Minor Baseball.

Jamie A. (Augustyn) Butler (BSE 11-Elementary Education; MS 13-Health, Physical Education, & Recreation), Paola, is the new head girls basketball coach and physical education teacher at Paola High School.

Dalton R. Carley (BSB 19-Information Systems), Wamego, has been hired as an application support analyst by Koch Engineered Solutions, a Koch Industries company.

Brian W. Cochran (BSB 16-Accounting), Overland Park, recently became an accounting manager for Executive Hills Management, Inc. Shayla Cotman (BSB 17-Accounting, Information Systems; MBA 18-Business Administration), Wichita, was promoted to supervising associate at Allen, Gibbs & Houlik, L.C. Courtney J. Crosby (BS 17-Crime & Delinquency Studies), Rochester, N.Y., is a new children's health home care manager with Villa of Hope.

Dr. Cari J. Cusick (MLS 11-Library Science; PHD 20-Library & Information Management), Independence, has been named director of the Newton Public Library.

Josiah D. D'Albini (BS 14-Sociology), Ottawa, is a new academic advisor at Allen County Community College.

Gracie M. Dautel (BSB 19-Accounting), Abilene, has begun a new role as accounting specialist for the Geary Community Hospital in Junction City.

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Korey Erickson (MLS 18-Library Science), Sioux Falls, S.D., was recently promoted to library coordinator for the Sioux Falls, South Dakota School District.

Shane F. Garrison (BSB 17-Economics), Lawrence, has been hired as a senior internal auditor with Seaboard Corporation.

Morgan Gibson (MLS 16-Library Science), Simpsonville, S.C., currently is serving as a library media specialist at Monarch Elementary and has been nominated for 2020-21 Teacher of the Year for the state of South Carolina.

Makyah Goldsby (BS 18-Crime & Delinquency Studies), Abilene, has been named telecommunications officer/911 dispatcher for the City of Fort Scott.

Tatum E. Graves (BSB 19-Accounting), Shawnee, is a new audit and assurance assistant at Deloitte.

Aaron C. Hammond (BIS 14-Interdisciplinary Studies), Emporia, has been selected as the next head coach to lead the Spartans' softball program at Emporia High School.

Sierra J. (Taylor) Heins (BSB 14-Accounting; MBA 16-Business Administration), Lawrence, is a new corporate accountant for HME, Inc. Hannah Henricks (BS 19-Communication, Journalism), Wichita, started a new position as a graduate research assistant at Wichita State University.

Heather B. Holaday (BSN 14-Nursing), Garfield, started a new position as a family medicine provider at The University of Kansas Health System Pawnee Valley Campus.

Cassley Jackowski (MS 19-Health, Physical Education, and Recreation), La Fayette, N.Y., has been named head women's lacrosse coach at Grove City College in Pennsylvania.

Jacob A. Jackson (BSB 19-Business Administration; MBA 20-Business Administration), Shawnee, has recently been hired as a brokerage operations specialist II with DST Systems.

Milton Knopp (MS 16-Instructional Design & Technology), Aurora, Colo., was recently hired as a multimedia instructional designer (serving the United States Space Force) with Aleut Aerospace Engineering.

Rachel S. (Rose) Koszalka (MLS 18-Library Science), Independence, started a new position as an adult education instructor with Neosho County Community College.

Cynthia M. Lamberty (MS 14-Physical Science), Junction City, has been hired as the director of assessment, institutional effectiveness, and planning for Cloud County Community College.

Joseph D. "Joe" Leiter (BS 17-Rehabilitation Services Education; MS 19-Rehabilitation Counseling), Prairie Village, has recently been hired as an employee services coordinator with Job One.

Oscar A. Lemus (BSB 16-Accounting; MA 17-Accountancy), Park City, started a new job at K-Coe Isom, LLP as an associate.

Stephania M. (Nelson) Martin (BSE 14-Elementary Education), Herington, is a new second grade teacher at Centre Elementary USD 397.

Ziyad M. Mubaraki (BSB 14-Information Systems), Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, has recently become the relationship manager for Emirates NBD. Katie L. Norman (BS 16-Rehabilitation Services), Mulvane, was recently hired as an occupational therapist with Select Specialty Hospital.

Dr. Youn Shim Park (BS 11-Biology; MS 14-Biology), Pohang, South Korea, recently accepted a postdoctoral researcher position at Harvard Medical School. She also recently received her PhD in neuroscience from KU Medical Center.

Merissa A. Quick (BS 15-Crime & Delinquency Studies), St Albans, United Kingdom, has signed to play forward with the Oaklands Wolves of the Women's British Basketball League.

Gavin L. Reeves (BSB 19-Information Systems), Valley Center, is a new data analyst with Cerner Corporation.

Meghan J. Reilly (BSE 12-Elementary Education), Fairway, started a new position teaching first grade at Rockville Elementary USD 416.

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Ralvell A. Rogers, II (BA 18-English), Washington, D.C., is the founder & CEO of Ambitious Stories, LLC, a Kansas Citybased publishing company that focuses on often unheard, yet riveting and inspiring creative works from The Heart.

Nicole A. "Nikki" Sanders (BIS 13-Biology), Miami, Fla., was recently hired as an ERP supply chain consultant for Cerner.

Zachariah Selley (MLS 11-Library Science), Augusta, Maine, recently accepted the position of curator of Archives with the Maine State Museum.

Christopher Smith (BS 12-Biochemistry, Molecular Biology), Lexington, Ky., was hired as an assistant professor at Emory University School of Medicine.

Steve J. Stone (BSB 17-Information Systems), Olathe, is the new director of Information Technology for Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Cory Sullivan (MS 15-Health, Physical Education, & Recreation), Springfield, Ohio, is the new defensive coordinator/ recruiting coordinator for Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College.

Russell W. Swanson (BSE 14-Elementary Education; MS 18-Curriculum & Instruction), Emporia, has been hired as an instructor and PDS supervisor for the Elementary Education, Early Childhood and Special Education department at ESU. Jevon X. Taylor (BS 18-Health Promotion), Denver, Colo., has founded an environmentally friendly clothing company called False Ego. The clothing line combines fashion and sustainability, using organic materials that can also be recycled to help reduce textile waste.

Henry Teaford-Boldridge (BSB 15-Information Systems), Raytown, Mo., has been hired as a support engineer for Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Fabian Wank (BSB 18-Management), Vienna, Austria, has been hired as a recruitment specialist with Computer Futures.

Jenika W. Wheeler (BS 18-Biology; MS 20-Forensic Science), Emporia, has accepted a position as a forensic scientist at Quest Diagnostics in Lenexa, Kansas.

Lukas Winkler (BS 19-Psychology), Wetzlar, Hesse, Germany, is a new teacher at Albert-Schweitzer-Schule Grundschule.

Kevin Wu (BSB 17-Marketing), Kansas City, Mo., started a new position as a government savings intern with Ascensus.

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Brooke J. (Briand) Zarco (MLS 18-Library Science), Blair, Neb., is the new library director for the City of Blair Nebraska - Blair Public Library & Technology Center.

2020

Kim M. Bonen (MLS 20- Library Science), Aberdeen, S.D., started a new position as a senior librarian with the South Dakota State Library.

Cassidy E. Doran (BS 20-Health & Human Performance), Junction City, started new position as a volunteer coordinator with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center in Manhattan.

Mirjam "Melody" Jacobson (BS 20-Psychology), Kansas City, Mo., began a position as pre-kindergarten teacher at Exploring Minds Academy of Kansas, Inc. Makenzie B. Ochoa (BSE 20-Elementary Education), Council Grove, received the 2020 Kansas Exemplary Educators Network (KEEN) Teacher of Promise Award.

Kenadee L. Palmitier (MS 20-Forensic Science), Ankeny, Iowa, will be working in the microbiology section of Eurofins, a company with laboratories in 50 countries worldwide.They provide product testing and support to the pharmaceutical, food, and consumer product industries and to government facilities.

Lyndsey A. Stuart (BS 20-Psychology), Augusta, was recently hired as the staffing coordinator for TrueCare Nursing Agency.

Lauren M. Tunnell (MS 20-Art Therapy, Clinical Counseling), Vancouver, Wash., is a new rehabilitation therapist/art therapist for the California Department of State Hospitals.

Hannah L. (Rose) Walsh (MS 20-Art Therapy), Hillsdale, Mich., has been hired by Hillsdale College's Ambler Health and Wellness Center as an art therapist.

FORMER STUDENTS

George H. Brooks, Lenexa, is the founder and CEO of Crema, a Kansas City-based digital product agency that creates web and mobile apps. Crema was named one of the nation's best workplaces for 2020 by Fortune Magazine.

Richard A. Mick, Newton, was inducted into the 2020 Newton High School Hall of Fame.

Nuptials

Joe Davis and Samantha Atwell (BSE 13), March 16, 2019 Tucker Busch and Taylor Stueve (BSE 16), March 7, 2020 Matthew Farmer and Alisha Frazer (BSE 05, MS 18), April 24, 2020 Jefferson Holmes and Piper Brooks (BSB 17, MBA 18), June 13, 2020 Wesley Gemmill and Brittni Ehrhart (MLS 15), July 31, 2020 Karl Burrell (BSB 93) and Desiree Patterson, August 15, 2020 Kyle Kjar and Micayla Johnson (BSE 20), August 15, 2020 Alex Febres and Julie McGovern (BSB 10), September 5, 2020 David Allbritton (BS 14) and Micha Schiebe, September 26, 2020 Kent Vosburg and Paula Richardson Dodge (BS 01, MS 03), October 10, 2020 Derek Parris (BSB 16) and Madeleine Stevens, October 24, 2020

ESU Retirements Nelda Epp, Emporia, retired on August 8, 2020, after 12 years, ending her career as a lecturer in Elementary Education/ Early Childhood/Special Education in The Teachers College.

Tim Marshall, Meriden, retired on August 8, 2020, after 5 years, ending his career as an associate professor in School Leadership/Middle/Secondary Teacher Education in The Teachers College.

Juanita Moore, Emporia, retired on August 14, 2020, after 22 years, ending her career as a custodial supervisor in Towers/Residential Life.

John Morton, North Newton, retired on August 8, 2020, after 7 years, ending his career as an associate professor in School Leadership/Middle/Secondary Teacher Education in The Teachers College.

Luisa Perez, Lawrence, retired on July 11, 2020, after 21 years, ending her career as a professor in English/Modern Languages/Journalism in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

Janet Rees, Emporia, retired on September 5, 2020, after 45 years, ending her career as an academic program specialist in Admissions.

Gloria Swift, Emporia, retired on October 30, 2020, after 44 years, ending her career as an academic program specialist in International Education.

Scott Waters, Emporia, retired on December 26, 2020, after 36 years, ending his career as a professor in Elementary Education/Early Childhood/Special Education in The Teachers College.

Debra Wilson, Americus, retired on September 4, 2020, after 37 years, ending her career as a custodial supervisor in Building Services.

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Kennedy Jane Mize, daughter, born to Brett (BA 10) and Cana Mize, March 21, 2019 Aria Lee Blaisdell, daughter, born to Joshua (BA 13) and Gerri (Sprecker) Blaisdell (BS 13), April 24, 2019 Nolan Victor Smith, son, born to Drew (BSB 12) and Alexa (Rindt) Smith (BFA 11), May 23, 2019 Cooper Dean McQuoid Schnable, son, born to Jonathan and Anne (Behan) Schnable (BFA 08), August 23, 2019 Eleanor Marie Swanson, daughter, born to Russell (BSE 14, MS 18) and Holly (Kraft) Swanson, August 30, 2019 Layla Willow Nashatizadeh, daughter, born to Dr. Muhammed (BS 98) and Michelle Nashatizadeh, November 18, 2019 Thomas "Tommy" John Anthony, son, born to Ryan and Mary Anthony, December 12, 2019 Jasmine Ruby Geis, daughter, born to Grant (BSE 08, MS 19) and Melissa (Coleman) Geis (BSE 08, MS 11), December 31, 2019 Clara June Musgrove, daughter, born to Clint (BS 03) and Erica (Rindt) Musgrove (BS 05), January 4, 2020 Gavin Wilder Patterson, son, born to Eric and Christine (Yates) Patterson (BS 07), January 23, 2020 Lillian Marie White, daughter, born to Patrick and Carolyn White (BSE 15), February 4, 2020 Vera Joy Richards, daughter, born to Jeff and Cassondra (Boston) Richards (BSB 09, MBA 11), February 14, 2020 Peyton Reese Nuckolls, daughter, born to Ace and Taylor (Wirtz) Nuckolls (BSE 12), February 19, 2020 Gabriel Young, son, born to Joel (BSE 17) and Katrina Young, March 2, 2020 Josi Edna Villmer, daughter, born to Justin (BSB 14, MACC 17) and Jessica (Lemken) Villmer (BS 09), March 13, 2020 Ottilie Lark Barton, daughter, born to Patrick (BS 15, BS 16) and Aubrey (Hoover) Barton (BS 16), April 20, 2020 Camryn James Dreiling, daughter, born to Anthony (BSB 09) and Brooke Dreiling, April 22, 2020 Nicholas Saldana, son, born to Jesus Saldana and Sindia Vargas (BS 19), May 7, 2020 Grayson Busch, son, born to Tucker and Taylor (Stueve) Busch (BSE 16), May 20, 2020 Kylie Jeanne Kelly, daughter, born to Mike and Courtney (Aguilar) Kelly (BSE 08), May 22, 2020

Joseph Giovanni DiBrito, son, born to Ryan and Samantha (Commons) DiBrito (BA 08), May 31, 2020 Kion Bruner, son, born to Calvin (MBA 13) and Noel (Smiley) Bruner (BS 13), June 3, 2020 Emma Marie Vogts, daughter, born to Nick (BS 16) and Brooke Vogts, June 3, 2020 Clara Ann House, daughter, born to William "Bill" House (MS 09) and Allison Blackwell, June 11, 2020 Dawson Thomas Radiel, son, born to Dylan Radiel and Rebecca "Becky" Fraker (BSE 14, MS 18, MA 20), June 12, 2020 Alina Mei Otsuka, daughter, born to Kiwamu (BS 11) and Kelli Otsuka (MS 12, EDS 12), June 13, 2020 Rowen Michelle Miller, daughter, born to Levi (BS 14) and Amanda (Ryan) Miller (BS 14), June 21, 2020 Oaklee Aspen Knipp, daughter, born to Austin and Kelsey (Frey) Knipp (BSB 12), June 24, 2020 Jaxon Jay Cochran, son, born to Cale (BS 16, MS 17) and the late Jacie (Stephens) Cochran (BS 17), July 2, 2020 Trey Salazar, son, born to Alberto and Renee (Crosby) Salazar (BS 06, MS 18), July 10, 2020 Bruin Blake Bechard, son, born to Brent (MS 16) and Elizabeth "Beth" (Fanning) Bechard (BSE 11, MS 15), July 18, 2020 Ka'Marian Lou McLemore, daughter, born to Torey McLemore and Brittani R. LeMay (BS 14), July 18, 2020 Kaylie Hope Pena, daughter, born to Brock (BSE 11, MS 18) and Adriana (Claassen) Pena (BSE 12), July 19, 2020 Barrett Krippner, son, born to Mark (MS 16) and Mandy Krippner, July 21, 2020 Kolbe Maxin Jowers, son, born to Stephen (BSE 11, MS 14, MS 17) and Ashley (Vogts) Jowers (BIS 12), July 28, 2020 Bo Dean Long, son, born to Dean and Caroline (Dorr) Long (BS 16), July 27, 2020 Titan Thomas Forshee, son, born to Kevin and Allison (Taylor) Forshee (BSN 18), August 5, 2020 Willow Rose Wynn, daughter, born to Toby and Axelle Wynn, August 6, 2020 Alayna Ernst, daughter, born to Randy and Michelle (Thompson) Ernst (BSE 13), August 7, 2020 Ayden James Bader, son, born to Austin (BSB 17) and Crystal (Doolittle) Bader (BSE 17, MS 20), August 8, 2020

William Drew McHenry, son, born to Andrew and Elizabeth McHenry, August 15, 2020 Hampton Dean Rusco, son, born to Jeremy (BSB 06) and Wendy Rusco, August 24, 2020 Maddyn Rae Carlson, daughter, born to Nick (BSB 09) and Tiffany Carlson, September 9, 2020 Wickam Jett Kriley, son, born to Luke (BS 11, MS 14) and Taylor (Relph) Kriley (BFA 09, MS 11), September 11, 2020 Madeline Sue Rivers, daughter, born to Jonathan (BS 11) and Ashley (McCullough) Rivers (BA 11), September 15, 2020 Eden Danielle Schroeder, daughter, born to Ian (BS 10, MS 16) and Ashley (Bohn) Schroeder (BA 08, MS 10), September 17, 2020 Harrison Mize, son, born to Brett (BA 10) and Cana Mize, October 2, 2020 Delaney Ruth Enriquez, daughter, born to Alex and Kendra (Patterson) Enriquez (BSE 19), October 8, 2020 Ezra Lewis Armstrong, son, born to Nadine Y. Armstrong (BS 20), October 16, 2020 Hudson Eveart Kidd and Lincoln James Kidd, twin boys, born to Jake and Dawn Kidd, October 27, 2020 Harry Davis Klenda, son, born to Jacob and Mallory (Walden) Klenda (BSB 15), November 13, 2020 Ainsley Irene Bina, daughter, born to Brian (BSB 08) and Lindsay Bina, December 8, 2020

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In Memoriam 1930

Dr. Kenneth W. Brown (BS 30, MS 35), Springfield, Mo., Sept. 23, 2020

1940

Lucille E. Fry (BSB 41), Lenexa, Nov. 7, 2020 MAJ (Ret.) Clayton L. Hogg (BSE 49, MS 53), Newburgh Heights, Ohio, July 13, 2020 Edris "Joy" (Socolofsky) Norvell (BA 45), Nashville, Tenn., July 3, 2020 Mary Alice (Rees) Parmley (BSE 47), Topeka, June 14, 2020 Ruth H. (Gilkison) Riggins (BSE 41), Lawrence, Aug. 23, 2020 Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jack W. Sheen (BSE 48), Phoenix, Ariz., April 21, 2020

1950

Gail C. Burns (BA 59), Delavan, Nov. 23, 2020 Donald J. Caruthers (BS 50), Frankfort, Ind., Aug. 6, 2020 C. Neil Crane (BSE 59, MS 62), Mesa, Ariz., Nov. 24, 2020 Mary Lou Dettmer (BSE 59), Racine, Wis., Dec. 4, 2020 Dr. Halburt L. "Hal" Dewell (BSE 58), Eureka, Oct. 23, 2020 Mary A. (Landis) Diel (BSE 59), Hazelton, Nov. 30, 2020 Clive L. Dunn (BSE 56), Salina, Dec. 1, 2020 Lawrence D. Eudaley (BSE 56, MS 67), Emporia, Sept. 19, 2020 Ermil K. (Ott) Fraser (BSE 58), Oak Grove, Mo., Dec. 25, 2020 Patricia A. "Pat" (Hiss) Friedeman (BSE 59), Lawrence, Dec. 2, 2020 Gerald R. Frisch (BSE 53), Sunnyvale, Calif., Dec. 6, 2020 Bernard "B.J." Green (BSB 51), Emporia, Dec. 9, 2020 Roy L. Greenlee (BSE 50), Collierville, Tenn., July 26, 2020 Dennis W. Hanson (BSB 59), El Dorado, Aug. 30, 2020 John D. Harris (BSE 59), Great Bend, Sept. 28, 2020 Merle L. Harrison (BSB 57), Sunrise Beach, Mo., March 30, 2020 William S. Hart (BSE 53, MS 57), Eureka, Oct. 17, 2020

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Marilee A. "Cookie" (Traylor) Alder (BSE 65), Omaha, Neb., Oct. 9, 2020

Jim L. Applebee (BS 60), Goodland, July 25, 2020 Janice O. Baker (BS 63, MLS 69), Renton, Wash., Oct. 17, 2020 Robert E. Beaver (BSE 63, MS 73), Little River, June 28, 2020 Bernice E. (Hamburger) Bergman (BSE 66), Mankato, June 18, 2020 Merle E. Bird (BA 67, MS 70), Rossville, Nov. 10, 2020 Harold L. Blake, Jr. (BSB 69), Waxahachie, Texas, Oct. 12, 2020 Dr. Donald E. Brake (BSE 62, MS 66), Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 2, 2020 Kenneth J. "Ken" Burenheide (BS 67), Hiawatha, Aug. 15, 2020 Dr. Louis J. Bussjaeger (BS 64, MS 68), Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 12, 2020 Donald A. Cain (BS 69, MS 94), Ottawa, Nov. 7, 2020 Stephen L. Carroll (BS 66), Alamosa, Colo., April 19, 2020 Janell (Smith) Carson (BSE 69), Parsons, July 25, 2020 Dennis Carson (BS 63), Ellinwood, Sept.

12, 2020 Mary E. "Hamman" Chapman (BSE 63, MS 66), Emporia, Oct. 1, 2020 Marcia G. (Grokett) Cooper (BS 60), Hutchinson, Dec. 8, 2020 Jay W. Cowan (BA 67), Gilbert, Ariz., Aug. 2020 Robert J. "Bob" DeHaven (BME 64), Kansas City, Sept. 6, 2020 Vickie S. (Bane) Deines (BSE 65), Hoxie, Oct. 7, 2020 Dennis G. DeLay (MS 67), Council Grove, June 26, 2020 Bob D. DeVault (BSB 61), Hutchinson, Oct. 4, 2020 Gary L. Divel (BSB 63), Colorado Springs, Colo., Dec. 7, 2020 Tonah J. (Taylor) Eberhart (MS 65), Lees Summit, Mo., Oct. 23, 2020 Theodore M. "Ted" Eberle (BSE 63, BSE 63, MS 67), Wichita, Aug. 25, 2020 Dr. Anna M. (Klapp) Kitchener Eckert (MS 66), Chillicothe, Mo., Oct. 23, 2020 Morris G. Eidman (BSE 62), Saffordville, Aug. 6, 2020 Ralph V. Evans (MS 62), Topeka, Sept.

1, 2020 William B. Fenton (BA 61), Dublin, Ga., Jan. 7, 2020

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Michael M. Flott (BA 65), Mclean, Va., April 8, 2020 Dorothy Lum Fulks (BSE 62, MS 69), Hutchinson, July 23, 2020 William Michael "Mike" Galloway (BSB 68), WaKeeney, Nov. 15, 2020 Ernestine (Shears) Gilliland (MLS 63), Boulder, Colo., Aug. 3, 2020 Vicki S. (Paulin) Golden (BSE 69), Topeka, Dec. 14, 2020 Flossie M. (Smith) Gray (BSE 63, MS 72), Derby, Oct. 31, 2020 James E. Grimmett (BSB 67), Peabody, Sept. 6, 2020 Helen B. Hageman (BSE 63, MS 71), Hiawatha, July 3, 2020 Reva L. Hall (BSE 63), Emporia, Aug. 30, 2020 Carol E. (Armstrong) Handley (BA 69), Midlothian, Va., June 30, 2020 Roger W. Hartsook (BA 66), Emporia, Oct. 25, 2020 Frances E. (Phillips) Hays (BSE 67), Osawatomie, Nov. 27, 2020 Glen R. Hess (BSE 60), Topeka, June 24, 2020 David M. Hill (BSE 60), Columbia, Mo., Aug. 22, 2020 Marion L. Hodges (MS 60), Wichita, Aug. 4, 2020 Dr. Roy V. Johnson (BSE 63, MS 69), Overland Park, Dec. 10, 2020 Larry K. Karst (MS 68), Joplin, Mo., Oct. 11, 2020 Lt. Col. (Ret.) Gordon H. Kennedy (BSB 67), Goodyear, Ariz., June 30, 2020 Richard A. "Rick" Kestner (BSE 66, MS 70), Painesville, Ohio, July 16, 2020 Lorina C. Knoll (MS 62), Salina, Oct. 18, 2020 Marvin E. Mader (MS 64), Russell, Dec. 17, 2020

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Thomas L. "Tom" McClarnon (BSE 66, MS 68), Garland, Texas, Oct. 6, 2020 Margaret J. McCullum (BSE 65, MLS 71), Newton, Nov. 24, 2020 Katherine E. "Kem" McHugh (MS 68), Topeka, Dec. 8, 2020 Laurence D. "Larry" Megel (BSE 67), Burlington, Colo., Aug. 1, 2020 David L. Mehner (BS 66), Liberty, Mo., Oct. 16, 2020 Lewis T. Mills (MS 69), Topeka, Dec. 14, 2020 Clarence A. Mohr (BSE 61, MS 74), New Cambria, Oct. 23, 2019 Mary "Gay" (Rector) Mullins (BSE 64, MS 74), South Hutchinson, Dec. 14, 2020 Franklin G. "Frank" Nachtigal (MS 68), North Newton, Aug. 17, 2020 Barbara A. (Covaul) Nelson (BSE 62), Iola, July 20, 2020 Wilfred W. "Willie" Nicklin (MS 67), Topeka, Dec. 10, 2020 Orless W. O'Neal (BSE 60), Wichita, July 9, 2020 Clarence E. Peterson (BA 63), Salina, Sept. 9, 2020 Kathleen T. (Burke) Placek (BSE 65), Charleston, S.C., Oct. 21, 2020 Dale E. Remsberg (MS 67), Cassoday, Sept. 30, 2020 Robert E. Reynolds (BSE 63), Joplin, Mo., July 4, 2020 Robert E. Roubideaux (BSB 66), Alvarado, Texas, Aug. 4, 2020 Fayeann Sandstrum (MA 64), Winfield, July 13, 2020 LeRoy W. Schierkolk (BSE 64), Valley City, N.D., Dec. 1, 2020 Dorothy A. (Schwab) Schrader (BA 60), Lindsborg, Sept. 19, 2020 Dorothy A. (Coon) Sime (BSE 62), Overland Park, Aug. 13, 2020 Wanda M. (Finkenbinder) Stallings (BSE 66), Dodge City, Oct. 21, 2020 Larry E. Stanton (BSE 60), Springfield, Mo., March 19, 2020 Dr. Harry L. Stephens (BA 65, MS 72), Emporia, Aug. 29, 2020 Connie S. (Condit) Stirtz (BSE 65), Abilene, Nov. 11, 2020 C. Kennedy "Ken" Swender (BSE 61, MS 69), Parsons, Nov. 5, 2020 Colleen Debolt Thebo (BSE 64), Kansas City, Dec. 9, 2020 Merrill F. Toms (MLS 68), Minneapolis, Minn., Aug. 13, 2020

John V. "Val" Wachtel IV (BSE 68), Wichita, Oct. 26, 2020 Dennis A. Walker (BSE 61), Marion, Sept. 12, 2020 James L. Weis (BSE 61, MS 69), Olathe, July 12, 2020 Jerry L. Wheaton (BSE 65, MS 71), Harrison, Ark., Dec. 2, 2020 Joyce E. (Harvey) Whipple (BSE 64), Ness City, Sept. 23, 2020 Mildred E. "Millie" (Dill) White (BSB 69), Derby, May 6, 2020 Roy H. Wiegert (MLS 66), Spirit Lake, Sept. 18, 2020 Sharon S. (Heidner) Winans (BSE 64), Williamstown, N.J., Nov. 19, 2020 Dr. Jerry L. Winsor (BSE 63, MS 64), Smyrna, Tenn., Oct. 21, 2020 Marilyn L. (Blowey) Wisler (BSB 61), Colorado Springs, Colo., Dec. 1, 2020 Ferris "Kendall" Wolf (BA 63), Casa Grande, Ariz., Aug. 22, 2019 Lynne E. (Hartley) Wolverton (BSE 69), Wichita, Oct. 2, 2020 Ray L. Woods (BSE 66), Manhattan, July 14, 2020 Norman L. Yoder (MS 65), Lindsborg, July 18, 2020

1970

Stephen L. Allen (BSB 74), Shawnee, July 22, 2020 Ronald B. Bartlett (BA 71, MA 73), Olathe, Dec. 12, 2020 Richard E. "Dick" Bernards (MS 70), Vancouver, Wash., April 15, 2020 William "Bing" Biffinger (BSB 72), Brownwood, Texas, Dec. 11, 2020 Delbert E. Brandley (BA 74), Brussels, Wisc., Nov. 14, 2020 Louise A. Burke (MLS 70), Ottawa, Sept.

3, 2020 Steven M. "Steve" Butters (BSB 75), Naples, Fla., Aug. 6, 2020 Jo J. (Cash) Casey (BSE 70), Augusta, June 24, 2020 Jerry A. Cowell (AS 71), Haysville, Dec. 9, 2020 Susie M. (Penner) Davis (BSE 70), Emporia, June 30, 2020 Davie Suzanne (Emrich) Davis (MLS 70), Warrensburg, Mo., Aug. 11, 2020 Bruce E. Day (BSB 74), Council Grove, Oct. 22, 2020 Loren E. Douthat (BSE 78), Ottawa, Aug. 10, 2020 Rodney P. "Ron" Dupree (BSE 71), Edinburg, Texas, Nov. 27, 2020

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Celia A. (Foster) Eddy (MLS 71), Topeka, Sept. 19, 2020 Nelda Jo (Hanne) Elder (MLS 70), Manhattan, July 25, 2020 Joyce M. (Loewen) Franz (MLS 73), North Newton, Oct. 17, 2020 Pamela K. Greene (BA 74), Topeka, Sept.

24, 2020 Hugo A. Hammond (MS 72), Palm Coast, Fla., Oct. 25, 2019 Lucille K. Hannebaum (BSB 73), Salina, June 27, 2020 Bruce D. Hill (BSB 70), Hutchinson, Aug. 7, 2020 Marsha A. (Corn) Hudson (BSE 73), Fort Scott, Dec. 9, 2020 Steven G. Ingram (MS 72), Bradenton, Fla., Oct. 31, 2020 Molly J. (McGuire) Jacoby (BSE 72), Wichita, March 5, 2020 Teri L. (McClelland) Johnson (BS 73), Topeka, Aug. 8, 2020 Rev. William E. Johnson, Sr. (BSE 71, MS 72), Atlanta, Ga., July 24, 2020 Margaret L. (Brown) Kirkpatrick (MLS 74), Wichita, Dec. 18, 2020 Roger E. Koch (BSB 77), Las Vegas, Nev., Sept. 6, 2020 Kenneth E. Latimer (BSB 71), Kansas City, Mo., July 22, 2020 William W. "Bill" Matzen (BSB 72), Kansas City, Mo., Dec. 6, 2020

Terry L. Maxwell (BS 73, MS 75), Emporia, Nov. 30, 2020 Kenneth J. Miller (MS 71), Chapman, Sept. 22, 2020 Donna L. Neff (BSE 72), Wichita, Nov. 10, 2020 Mary Anne Parker (BSB 74), Omaha, Neb., Dec. 21, 2020 Steve H. Polson (BSB 75, MS 79), Hillsborogh, N.J., Dec. 6, 2020 Robert D. "Bob" Potter, Sr. (BSE 70, MS 75), Emporia, Nov. 28, 2020 Rebecca L. "Becky" (Armstrong) Ramsey (BSE 77), Broomfield, Colo., July 6, 2020 Lawrence E. Redford (BSB 72), Leavenworth, Aug. 24, 2020 Patricia "Gaynell" (McFadden) Richey (BSE 70), Wichita, July 21, 2020 Janet M. (Repp) Schlageter (BGS 79, BFA 82), Emporia, Nov. 29, 2020 John A. "Jack" Sheldon (MS 73), Holton, Nov. 14, 2020 Richard L. "Dick" Sumner (BSB 72), Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 18, 2020 Miriam R. (Moore) Turnbull (MLS 75), Prairie Village, Nov. 8, 2020 Ranney L. Vogt (BSB 73), Emporia, July 28, 2020 Lana D. Voss (BA 72, MS 80), Tulsa, Okla., Dec. 23, 2020 Harold M. "Mike" Wallace (BSE 75), Overland Park, Aug. 12, 2020 Myron B. Welton (BA 74, MS 75), Ottawa, Sept. 24, 2020 Jo Ann (Edwards) Wernli (BSE 77), Gridley, Nov. 26, 2020 Dennis N. Wiley (BGS 76, MS 81), Emporia, Nov. 18, 2020 Terri L. (Kissinger) Williams (BSE 75), Carthage, N.C., Aug. 19, 2020 Wanda P. (Clough) Nickels Witt (MLS 75), Alden, Dec. 18, 2020

1980

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LeMyra J. (Erichsen) Allen (BSE 83, MS 88), Lawrence, Nov. 7, 2020 Jill A. (Eudaley) Brown (BSE 82), Emporia, Aug. 2, 2020 Martha S. (Tiday) Cupit (MS 80), Newton, Oct. 19, 2020 Lilian (Kerr) Hahn (AS 80), Baton Rouge, La., July 12, 2020 Richard H. "Dick" Hamlin, Sr. (BS 86), Osage City, July 29, 2020 Tammy J. (Birk) Jensen (BS 88), Scranton, Aug. 18, 2020

Thaddeus J. Kozicki, Jr. (MS 85), Iron River, Mich., Dec. 14, 2020 Stephen O. McCollum (MS 83), Winfield, Aug. 17, 2020 Kelly S. Murphy (BSB 84), Olathe, Sept.

7, 2020 Dorothy L. (Replogle) Pinegar (BSB 81), Little River, Sept. 27, 2020 Jean M. (Schuricht) Seaman (MS 80), Overland Park, July 23, 2020 Karen S. (Kerschen) Seiler (BSB 80), Cheney, July 7, 2020 Julie (Crofoot) Simons (MS 80), Topeka, Oct. 17, 2020 Deborah D. "Debbie" (Entz) Solomon (MS 81), Whitewater, Nov. 27, 2020 Ellen L. (Maslen) Sullivan (BSE 82), Douglass, April 7, 2020

1990

Patrick D. Cavanaugh (BSE 91), Atchison, Sept. 13, 2020 Amy C. (Fraas) Chapman (MS 97, EDS 99), Overland Park, July 30, 2020 John L. Crowe (MS 94), Rose Hill, Nov. 30, 2020 Rachel (Codiano) Crowley (MLS 94), Sioux Falls, S.D., Nov. 16, 2020 Scott D. Edwards (BS 97), Emporia, Nov. 24, 2020 Joel W. Frank (BS 97), Kearney, Mo., Sept. 2, 2020 Grace O. (Stouppe) Jolly (MS 91), Lawrence, Oct. 28, 2020 Lois L. (Felps) Karbach (MLS 95), Denver, Colo., July 4, 2020 Janet E. (Aul) McKimm (MS 92), Mankato, Minn., Oct. 4, 2020 Cindy L. (Martin) Moulin (BSE 98, MS 08), Osage City, Dec. 26, 2020 Thomas A. "Tom" Neff (BSE 92), Ottawa, Aug. 22, 2020 Pastor Tracy W. Rowe (BSB 98), Galena, Oct. 31, 2020 Rose A. (Dickerman) Sprague (BS 90, MS 92), Wichita, Sept. 25, 2020 Steve M. Vandemark (BSE 92), Overland Park, Sept. 25, 2020

2000

Sean D. Atchley (BS 05, BSE 10), Garden City, Dec. 13, 2020

John A. Davis (BSE 01), Emporia, Nov. 17, 2020 Ashly C. Mosttler (BSB 07, MBA 09), Liberal, Sept. 14, 2020 David W. Porter (BIS 02), Skiatook, Okla., Dec. 6, 2020 Gene C. Shambaugh (BIS 05), Lawrence, Dec. 8, 2020 Quinton P. Unruh (BS 02, MS 10), Meriden, Nov. 23, 2020

2010

Robert E. Austin (MLS 17), Batesville, Ark., July 25, 2020 Jacie A. (Stephens) Cochran (BS 17), Cashion, Okla., July 2, 2020

FORMER STUDENTS

William R. "Bill" Barr, Salina, July 11, 2020 Mary Lee (Newton) Baysinger, Catonsville, Md., June 13, 2020 Robert E. "Bob" Duncan, Emporia, Oct. 7, 2020 Mildred "Maurine" (Pierce) Gilbert, Holt, Mich., July 18, 2020 Harold W. Harper, Emporia, Dec. 2, 2020 Courtland A. Hill, Saint Louis, Mo., Nov. 21, 2020

James R. Iliff, II, Olathe, Oct. 7, 2020 Anna M. (Turner) Kimple, Wichita, June 25, 2020 Larry A. King, Merced, Calif., June 24, 2020 Constance L. (Myers) Law, Bentonville, Ark., Oct. 11, 2020 Bo Carl Moddelmog, McPherson, Dec. 12, 2020 Bonnie S. (Colwell) Morray, Gridley, Aug. 29, 2020 Helen M. Mossman, Emporia, Sept. 9, 2020 Rajean Shull Palmer, Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 4, 2020 Dr. Jean (Dooley) Peterson, Kansas City, Mo., Sept. 2, 2020 Eloise Frisbie Robbins, Freeman, Mo., Oct. 27, 2020 Peggy J. (Waller) Shanks, Arkansas City, Nov. 24, 2020 Royce W. Sloan, Minneapolis, Minn., July 5, 2020 Joseph F. Stine, Sedalia, Mo., July 28, 2020 Mary J. (Griffith) Terwort, Kiowa, June 19, 2020 Richard L. "Rick" Tidwell, Emporia, Nov. 7, 2020

Charles E. Vining, Emporia, Aug. 30, 2020 Andrew C. "Drew" Walker, Topeka, June 23, 2020 Douglas T. Wilson, McKinney, Texas, Oct. 22, 2020 Michael M. "Mike" Wooderson, Emporia, Oct. 14, 2020

FRIENDS

Margie T. (Clark) Braden, Emporia, Oct. 21, 2020 James W. "Jim" Calvert, Emporia, Aug. 22, 2020 Rosamond Hirschorn, New York, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2020 Mary L. (Woody) Melhorn, Wichita, Sept. 16, 2020 Richard E. "Dick" Nibarger, Andover, Aug. 2, 2020 Cheryl J. (Ensminger) Protheroe, Emporia, Oct. 29, 2020 Dolores A. "Dee" Reid, Admire, Dec. 12, 2020 Dallas Roark, Carrollton, Texas, Aug. 20, 2020

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