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Western News

Summer 2009 --Table of Contents

Contents

Front Page Article

Hallwas receives Distinguished Alumni Award, p. 1
Goldfarb to retire, p. 1
Spring 2009 commencement, p. 1
Florida 2010, p. 1

Articles

Williams drafted by Dallas Cowboys, p. 2
RockeNetwork 'friends' Facebook, p. 15
Student Trustee a class act, p. 15
Obituary: Robert Sutton, p. 31
Final thoughts for Western News, p. 32

College of Business and Technology

Western students head into Outback and see agriculture industry in Australia, p. 3
Elfrink named associate dean, p. 3
CBT faculty spotlight: Don T. Johnson, p. 4
WIU-QC business club focuses on Western's core values, p. 4
CBT young alumna: Kimberly Aldridge, p. 5
CBT unveils Beta Gamma Sigma Key, p. 5
We want to highlight your accomplishments, p. 5
2009 CBT Ferguson Lecture, p. 6
Professor Emeritus John "Jack" Daniels passes away, p. 6

College of Education and Human Services

DiGrino named interim dean, p. 17
Alumni return for conference, p. 17
Celebrating a decade of technology: Tech Fest 2009, p. 17
COEHS Week , p. 18
Alumna gives advice to current students, p. 18
A day with the 'World's Fittest Man', p. 19
WIU student helps Rainbow Riders achieve pot of gold, p. 19
Got victory?, p. 20
Many 'Master Teachers' are WIU alumni, p. 20

College of Fine Arts and Communication

Broadcasting alumni happy to be 'Stuck in the 70s' for reunion, p. 21
WIU musicians take to renowned Chicago stage, p. 21
Alumnus directs Obama-alma-mater band, p. 22
Alstadt recognized by School of Music, p. 22
Researching 'under the surface', p. 22
Krauspe wins inaugural Ludwig Playwriting Scholarship, p. 23
Alumni provide insight during Career Prep Day, p. 23
Tri States Public Radio news honored by AP and INBA, p. 24
Art professor, alumni return to campus for special show, p. 24

Division of Student Services

Wetzel Hall closes; Corbin/Olson under renovation, p. 11
Spotlight on Career Services, p. 11
ACPA (American College Personnel Association) 2009, p. 12
NACA (National Association of Campus Activities) 2009, p. 12
NASPA (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators) 2009 Conference, p. 13
Trying to reunite with friends from your residence hall floor?, p. 13
Student Services is trying to reunite with former staff, p. 13
Alumni invited to return for Summer Institute, p. 13
WIU sends nine to nation's capitol, p. 13
Division of Student Services Awards, p. 14

Sports

Students, community take the lead, p. 25
WIU athletic team names unified, p. 25
Swimming and diving programs eliminated, p. 25
Players, coaches earn League honors, p. 25
Moon named associate athletics director, p. 25
WIU's legendary Lou Saban dies, p. 25

Foundation

Miscellaneous

WIU Alumni & Friends Events for 2009, p. 2
2009 Reunion and Half-Century Club Banquet, p. 26
Alumni Events in Chicago, p. 32
Correction, p. 31

Homecoming

Homecoming 2009, October 10-17, p. 7
Join us at "The Right Place!", p. 8
Join us at "The Right Place!" the big tent next to Hanson Field, p. 9
23rd Annual Homecoming Old Stompin' Ground Runaround, p. 10