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2009 Archives

December

• Onward
  Justin Saboury '08 works with a team developing biomedical simulation tools to train med school residents.
• Tis the Season...
  Holiday wishes from President Joanne Glasser and the Bradley University family.
• A Memorable Holiday
  Bradley students volunteered to make this a memorable holiday season.
• Larry King Gives Commencement Keynote
  King's one message to the mid-year graduating class: Persevere.
• Onward
  Andrew McKillip '09 is a production floor industrial engineer for a defense firm in the southwest.
• Giving a Brighter Holiday
  This holiday season Bradley students are busy volunteering to make this December a bit brighter.
• Onward
  Jason Heinekamp '09 is a field engineer at a construction management firm in Chicago.
• Yes, Virginia Encourages Believers
  Matt MacDonald '98 learned the art of telling stories when he was a member of Bradley's speech team.
• Cancer Warriors
  Bradley Hilltopics highlights three alums on a quest to conquer cancer.
• New Director of Athletics Named
  Dr. Michael Cross has been named Bradley's new director of athletics, effective January 1, 2010.
• $2 Million Grant Will Prepare Bradley Engineers
  The federal grant, announced by Congressman Aaron Schock '02, will fund a new manufacturing laboratory.
• Vote for $10,000
  Libby Birky '02 and her husband Brad need your vote to support their restaurant in a national competition.
• Onward
  Lisa Esposito '06 is a registered dietitian at the National Institute for Athletic Health & Performance.

November

• Heart and Home
  Bradley University has been a large part of the Davis family over the past four decades.
• Onward
  Sarah Raidbard '09 is advising student organizations at Tufts University while in graduate school at Boston College.
• We are thankful for
  This Thanksgiving, the Bradley University community pauses to reflect on the many things for which we are thankful.
• Expressions of Gratitude II
  As Thanksgiving approaches, our hearts and minds turn to those for whom we are most grateful.
• Onward
  Elizabeth Bontz '09 is a family and consumer sciences teacher at a central Illinois high school.
• Expressions of Gratitude
  As Thanksgiving approaches, our hearts and minds turn to those for whom we are most grateful.
• H1N1 Vaccine Arrives
  The Health Center receives its first 200 doses of the H1N1 vaccine, which will be available only to students.
• Onward
  Mark Bright '09 works as an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer for Sargent & Lundy in downtown Chicago.
• A Giving Relationship
  Norm and Nellie Porch, donors for 47 years, still have one more gift up their sleeves.
• NEA Chair Tours Peoria
  Theater Arts students and faculty welcome National Endowment for the Arts chair Rocco Landesman to Peoria.
• Bradley International Trade Center Receives Award
  The Bradley ITC is the only trade center in the country to receive the 2009 Presidential "E" Award for U.S. Exporters.
• Finding a Place to Call Home
  Bradley Hillel, the Jewish organization on campus, holds groundbreaking for a new home.
• Bang for your Buck
  "Kiplinger's Personal Finance" magazine recognizes Bradley as one of the nation's best values among private universities.
• Onward
  Sarah Johnson '09 lives a life of service after graduation teaching in an inner city school in Chicago.
• A Gift of Gratitude
  When Doug and Vicki Hills' three children graduated from the Hilltop, their relationship with Bradley didn't end.

October

• Onward
  Daniel Shore '09 spends his first two months after graduation interning with ESPN Radio in Chicago.
• Parents' Weekend Brings Comedian Joel McHale
  Students, parents, and grandparents alike enjoyed the sold-out show at the Peoria Civic Center Theater.
• Time for a New Westlake Hall
  Bradley breaks ground for Westlake Hall's $22 million expansion and renovation.
• LaHood Honored for Bipartisan Leadership
  The Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service presents its inaugural National Bipartisan Leadership Award to Ray LaHood '71.
• Musical Masterpiece
  Music professor Dr. John Orfe is having two busy weeks that conclude with a performance in Hamburg, Germany.
• Solace Through Poetry
  Illinois Poet Laureate and Bradley English professor Kevin Stein writes poem to honor Gold Star Mothers.
• A Loving Legacy from the Clarks
  The generosity of Bob Clark '67 and his wife Kathleen helps make a new alumni center a reality.
• Small Business Sector "Booming" in Peoria
  CNN/Money.com has ranked Peoria as one of the best places to launch a business in the U.S.
• MAP Rally in Springfield
  Read our blog from Thursday's student trip to Springfield to rally for reinstatement of the state's Monetary Award Program.
• The Haydens' Legacy to Bradley
  The generosity of Jerry '59 and Marilyn Hayden '61 helps make a new alumni center a reality.
• Fall Break Adventures - Dominican Republic
  Physical therapy students Dorothy Fernandez and Abigail Walk spend their fall break volunteering in the Dominican Republic.
• Gov. Quinn Rallies for MAP Grant
  Students join Gov. Quinn at a campus rally calling for reinstatement of funds for the state's Monetary Award Program.
• A New Home for Alumni
  Bradley breaks ground on the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center.
• The Comforts of Foam
  Foamcoming kicks-off homecoming festivities with a fraternity house awash in a sea of soapy foam.
• Founder's Day 2009
  Alumni, students, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the 113th Founder's Day to honor Lydia Moss Bradley.

September

• Racing for a Cure
  President Glasser is named the honorary chair of Peoria's 2010 Komen Race for the Cure.
• A Lifelong Commitment
  Warren Reynolds '53, MA '67 has always been interested in business.
• Flu Prevention Efforts Emphasized
  The campus community is reminded to practice the three Cs: clean, cover and contain.
• Homecoming 2009 - Fiesta de Bradley
  Another event-packed Homecoming is just around the corner.
• A Scholarship Worth Celebrating
  Police Chief David Baer has spent the last 35 years of his professional life protecting the University community.
• Working Vacations
  Advertising major Sam Mangieri's internship takes him to training camp with the Chicago Bears.
• A Leader of Industry
  Rajesh Soin, MSIE '71, is one member of the Bradley family who has lived the vision of Lydia Moss Bradley.
• Working Vacations
  Public Relations major Burke Blanken's internship takes her to CBS 2 Chicago.
• Freshman Filmmaker
  Interactive Media major Megan Swanson spent her summer creating a movie as part of the Fresh Films competition.
• Gentle Giant, Confidant and Friend
  At a towering height of 6 feet 7 inches, Clarence Brown must have seemed intimidating to those who didn't know him.
• President Glasser: Swine Flu Update and Prevention
  Read President Glasser's update to the campus community concerning Swine Flu and Bradley's emphasis on prevention.
• Coffee Cafe Comes to BU Library
  Students, faculty and staff celebrate the grand opening of the first-ever coffee cafe in the Cullom-Davis Library.
• Working Vacations
  Organizational Communication major Jennifer Durham's internship takes her to an election consulting firm in Washington, D.C.

August

• Dare to Dream
  America is the land of opportunity for Dr. Theresa S. Falcon-Cullinan and Elaine Chao.
• Working Vacations
  Music Business major Brian Litwin's internship takes him to Atlantic Records in New York City.
• Love That Lasts a Lifetime
  Norm and Elizabeth Schlegel experienced the kind of love and devotion some only read about in romance novels.
• Bradley welcomes new students to campus
  Follow the activities of Welcome Week 2009.
• 6th in the Midwest
  Bradley is ranked among the top universities in the Midwest in U.S.News & World Report's annual publication America's Best Colleges.
• Working Vacations
  Graduate student Rachael Altman's internship takes her to the WordTheatre in California.
• Celebration of Bradley Hits the Sunset Strip
  Nicholas Thurkettle '99 shares his experience at the Campaign for a Bradley Renaissance event in Los Angeles.
• Working Vacations
  Journalism major Alex Mayster's internship takes him to the Chicago Tribune.
• Helping Consumers, Helping Bradley
  David Horowitz's career has been a fascinating journey and proves the sky is the limit with an education from Bradley.
• Got a Problem? The President Has Office Hours
  The Chronicle of Higher Education reports on President Glasser's monthly meetings with students.
• Segways Take to the Chicago Lakefront
  Members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute tour the Windy City on electric-powered machines.
• Working Vacations
  Advertising major Leah Moran's internship takes her to Starcom MediaVest Group in downtown Chicago.
• The Joy of Giving
  There are countless stories behind the reasons alumni choose to support Bradley University.

July

• Working Vacations
  English major Melissa Wahl's internship takes her to Simon & Schuster in New York City.
• Top Honors
  Princeton Review names Bradley one of "The Best 371 Colleges."
• A Night To Remember
  Joan Becker Cary '79 shares her experience at the Campaign for a Bradley Renaissance event in Chicago.
• Working Vacations
  Political Science and History major Corrie Brite's internship takes her to the Nixon Presidential Library.
• An Extraordinary Gift
  The family of Charles F. Creamer III '68 donates $3.7 million to the Campaign for a Bradley Renaissance.
• Alcohol Action Plan Making a Difference
  The plan helps Bradley become a national leader in combating alcohol abuse on campus.
• Jazz Ensemble in Italy
  Follow the Jazz Ensemble as they perform their way from Milan to Rome.
• Working Vacations
  Journalism major D.J. Piehowski's internship takes him to the headquarters of Golfweek magazine.
• Pursuing Entrepreneurial Dreams
  Bob Turner '77 was born to rise the corporate ladder on his own.
• Theatre Arts Chair Attends Live-I Workshop
  Intensive seminar designed for performance-based artists to explore the use of interactive computer technology.
• Working Vacations
  Industrial Engineering major Luneta Limbrick's internship takes her to the production line at John Deere.
• Noe Family Gift to the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center
  The Noe family has been an integral part of the Bradley Family for many decades.
• Working Vacations
  Abby Wilson and Dan Pfeiffer intern at Campus Crusade for Christ.

June

• Mideast Coaching Staff Of The Year
  Softball coaching staff honored by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.
• Why I Give
  Laura Herlovich '79 describes the many reasons why she loves Bradley.
• Music Major Learns from Austrian Flutists
  Stephanie Castongia '11 receives private lessons from the Vienna Conservatory and Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
• Working Vacations
  Theatre Performance major Jeremy Behrens' internship takes him to the Seattle Children's Theatre.
• A Passion for Athletics
  It is alumni like Tim Shea that make Bradley the university it is today.
• Working Vacations
  Management Information Systems major Paul Benario's internship at the Kellogg Company is "Grrrrrr-eat.
• The Challenge of Reunification
  Professor John Williams' new book addresses Berlin after the Cold War.
• Building Relationships
  Chuck Ebeling '66 experienced the relationship between Bradley and the Peoria community first hand as a student.
• Working Vacations
  Electronic Media major Dustin Elkin's internship takes him out to the ball game.
• Ultra-light and Ultra Efficient
  Mechanical engineering students develop an urban vehicle that runs on electricity.
• Night at the Newseum
  In the shadow of the U.S. Capitol, Bradley University brought its future to alums and supporters in Washington, D.C.
• Chicago Gangster Tour
  OLLI participants saw the darker side of Chicago history when they took the Chicago Gangster Tour.
• My Bradley Experience
  Ann Eads '09 relates her Bradley experience in a letter to President Glasser.
• Students Study Abroad
  Students and faculty from Dublin and Berlin share their experiences from abroad.
• Family and Friends
  Gary and Carlotta Bielfeldt help define the meaning of the phrase "Bradley Family."

May

• A Giving Faculty
  Faculty and staff support the University by participating in the Campaign for a Bradley Renaissance.
• Year in Review 2008-2009
  From Move-in Day to May Commencement and all the highlights in between, this has been a year to remember.
• Sports Articles Breathe New Life
  Bob Pille's '50 notes, articles and other journalistic memorabilia donated to the new sports communication program.
• Three Graduates Commissioned to Air Force
  Dan Cluskey '09 didn't steer far from familiar paths in choosing a career.
• Softball Plays in NCAA Tournament
  Follow the action with live game blogs, recaps and updates from the NCAA Softball Championship Tournament.
• Women Who Have Made a Difference
  The Executive MBA program is named by Dr. Theresa S. Falcon-Cullinan.
• Success in St. Louis
  Imagine over 100 St. Louis alumni, together for a Celebration of Bradley.
• Softball Wins MVC Tournament
  Team earns automatic berth to the NCAA tournament where they'll play DePaul on Friday.
• Team Bradley Races for the Cure
  Team Bradley honors Bradley's president and others in the Bradley family who have battled breast cancer.
• Enrollment Up at Bradley
  One of the largest incoming classes in Bradley's 112-year history has made a deposit for next fall.
• Touching Students' Lives For 50 Years
  Betty Volturno's '65 Bradley University story is an unlikely one.

April

• Behind the Impeachment
  Three attorneys provided a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the January impeachment trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
• President Glasser: Swine Flu Advice and Update
  Read President Glasser's recommendations to the campus community concerning Swine Flu and the University's preparations for an outbreak.
• Supporting the Library is a Family Affair
  Jean Phillips Gove '61 and her husband Jack Gove '56 have made 11 book endowments.
• Fire & Steel
  Engineering professor and student employ computer simulations to research damaging effects of fire on steel.
• A Great Music Foundation
  Presser Award recipient Kristin Schrag '09 will pursue a career in teaching music.
• Student Scholarship Exposition
  Projects include robots that help teach students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• Seizing Opportunities
  Joan Scott Wallace '52 shares message of fearless persistence during Garrett Week speech.
• A Hair-raising, Head-shaving Event
  Students shave their heads to advance children's cancer research.
• Someone Believes in Me
  Maureen Horcher '09 shares her thoughts on receiving the Paul B. Snider Journalism Scholarship.
• Springboard Winner Announced
  U-Exchange claims first-place prize package valued at more than $120,000 to start business.
• Ray LaHood '71: He can bring people together
  Transportation secretary is also Obama's envoy to congressional Republicans.
• Young at Heart
  "Old Fogies" club gathers monthly to exchange news and swap memories about the good old days.
• Switching Gears
  Bradley Hilltopics explores the changing career paths of four alums.
• Students Speak on Government Reform
  Sarah Shadnia '09 and Justin Green '10 offer comment at the Illinois Reform Commission meeting.

March

• Extended Family
  Braves Scholarship Society provides opportunity to get to know athletes.
• Internship Program Expands
  A gift from Bill and Marjorie Springer '81 provides students with enhanced internship opportunities.
• Improving Doctor Training
  $850,000 grant will fund research on improving medical simulators.
• President Glasser on the State of Illinois Budget
  Read the President's remarks from a press conference with Gov. Pat Quinn.
• Talk About Success
  Bradley Fund student callers make vital connections with alumni.
• Spring Break Adventures
  These aren't your typical spring break trips!
• Women's Basketball MVC Tournament
  Team co-captain Jenny Van Kirk '10 journals about her experiences at the conference tournament.
• Coach of the Year
  Head women's basketball coach Paula Buscher honored by the Missouri Valley Conference.
• Power of One
  Dr. Rita Newton endows scholarship to support women in engineering.
• Men's Basketball MVC Tournament
  John Searby from athletics journals about his experiences at Arch Madness in St. Louis.
• Medical Center Contributes to Students' Health
  Methodist's gift of $1 million supports the Wellness and Counseling Center.

February

• Remembering Philip Jose Farmer '50
  Winner of three Hugo Awards, Farmer studied writing at Bradley.
• Food For Thought
  Alumnus donation honors retired Eurest employee Jerry Flaherty Jr. '01.
• Truman Scholar Finalist
  Patrick Campbell '10 is one of 176 students nationwide competing for prestigious scholarship.
• Physical Therapy in Vegas
  Doctor of Physical Therapy students are presenting research at a national meeting in Las Vegas.
• Chicago Auto Show
  Public relations students intern at the Chicago Auto Show during media preview week.
• President's Office Hours
  President Joanne K. Glasser opens her office to meet one-on-one with students.
• Burklunds Named Honorary Alumni
  Dale and Shirley Burklund are recognized for their continued support of Bradley.
• New Vice President of Advancement
  Mr. Pat Vickerman joins Bradley to coordinate the Campaign for a Bradley Renaissance.
• TV Conference in Vegas
  Communication students journal their trip to the National Association of Television Program Executives conference.

January

• Sufficiency of the Actual
  Dr. Kevin Stein, Bradley professor and Illinois Poet Laureate, publishes new collection of poetry.
• Music Students & Faculty go to Hollywood
  Music students and faculty meet with Warner Bros. executive, perform at an alumni gala and attend a national trade show.
• Presidential Inauguration
  Ben Koch '10 and Julie Shifeling '96 MA '03 journal their trip to Washington, D.C., for the Presidential Inauguration.
• Dave Snell '76 Broadcasts 900th Game
  Bradley alum has been the voice of Bradley basketball for nearly thirty years.
• Brad's Journal
  IPL Executive Director Brad McMillan journals his trip to Washington, D.C., for the swearing in of Congressman-elect Aaron Schock '02.