Commentary Editor/Designer Missy Reid, ’91
Photography Denise Hoover Melissa Newman, ’08 Missy Reid John Reid III, Cleveland Browns Jay Stancil
Contributors Jessica Terry Bergman, ’98 Carrie Bistline, ’09 Melissa Newman Missy Reid Jay Stancil Union is published by the offices of College Communications and Annual Giving-Alumni Relations for alumni and friends of the college.
Mailing Address Union College 310 College Street, Box 7 Barbourville, KY 40906
Advancement Office advancement@unionky.edu (606) 546-1619
E-mail alumni@unionky.edu editor@unionky.edu
Web Addresses
A
Association Officers
two times I wrote in the Alumni Magazine,
John Dodd, ’89
I did so from the Office of Academic
Secretary
Affairs. This entry is being penned from
Beverly Carr Bradway, ’81
the president’s office. One cannot always
Treasurer
foresee the challenges and opportunities that might be asked
Darren West, ’99
President
As I write this brief column, Union
Ron Sell, ’69
is finishing its 2011 fall semester and entering the holiday season. The previous
of an individual. I took on the work in academic affairs most seriously, and have accepted the challenges and the accompanying responsibilities asked of me in this office no less seriously and with a great deal of humility and respect for those who have served in this capacity. I would like to take a few lines to offer highlights regarding efforts from the recent past and the near future. Union College has partnered with several local entities and has worked collaboratively over the course of a number of years toward the development and completion of the Stivers Aquatic and Wellness Center located only a few blocks from campus. Individuals from Union College, the local community, as well as state and federal government personnel have worked diligently to bring this facility to fruition. The aquatics center will have its formal opening this month (December 2011). We are pleased to be a partner in this project. Renovation has begun which will provide new seats for our Rector Little Theatre. We anticipate the new-seating comfort at Dr. Pettys’ Union College
Events, activities, programs and facilities of Union College are available to all without regard to race, color, marital status, sex, religion, national origin, disability or age. Union College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges to award degrees at baccalaureate and master’s levels.
is the recipient of a Title III grant that will enrich our academic
Reprint Policy
& Health Sciences, Athletic Training, Clinical Psychology, and
Theatre spring production. I want to briefly mention that Union technology efforts with course development, delivery and support. More details forthcoming in our next publication. Union looks forward to the opportunity afforded by another collaborative effort that will provide for the renovation of the former Knox County Hospital as well as the external upgrade of the Miller Science Center. When the hospital project is complete, it will house classroom and office space for such programs as Nursing the college Health and Counseling services, in addition to all new laboratory facilities for our Science programs. We anticipate that final documents will be signed this month, and that renovations could begin as early as January 2012. In closing, I want to wish all of our Alumni and friends the very best for the New Year!
Union College President Dr. Thomas J. McFarland, ’69
Vice President Advancement Denise Wainscott, ’74, ’77 MA
www.unionky.edu www.ucbulldogs.com
UNION encourages reprinting of materials contained herein. Permission to reprint may be obtained by contacting the Office of College Communications.
President-Elect
Dr. Thomas J. McFarland, ’69 President
Alumni Trustees Class of 2008 Don Calitri, ’64, ’65 MA Robert Dunaway, ’86 Donald Jones, ’79
Board of Directors Class of 2011 Brittany Carter, ’07 Alessandra Tavolini, ’06, ’08 MA Harry Yates, ’66 Luis Prior, ’01 Rachel Lewis-Rapier, ’98 Adam Patin, ’00 Barbara Trevor, ’63
Class of 2012 Carrie Bistline, ’09 Rose Brown, ’64 Tom Posey, ’92, ’02 MA John Dodd, ’89 Tim Saunders, ’04
Class of 2013 Jessica Baker, ’10 Chuck Conley, ’64 Jack Downey, ’66 Pete Green, ’91 Taryn Jacobus, ’05, ’08 MA
Class of 2014 Neil Westbrook, ’64 Austin Maples, ’11 Ashley Poore, ’10 Billy Hensley, ’98 Bruce Roberts, ’61 Tommy Ruth, ’99 Allison Fowler, ’08