First some sad news on a very personal level.  John E Robinson ‘74 passed away May 26, 2015 in Santa Rosa California at age 63. John was one of the few good men who graduated from the Brokaw Collegiate School of Nursing Illinois Wesleyan University. He enjoyed a career that took him to the southwest, to Alaska, and back to the southwest before retiring from the Public Health Service.  He is survived by his wife, Lyndell (Schultheiss) ‘75;  daughters Jennifer and Rebecca; and grandson, Rufus.  I knew John well, was a friend and fraternity brother with him.  So sad, he will be missed.

John Robinson ’74

Also sorry to announce that Emeritus Trustee John Goldrick died Sept. 22. Board of Trustees Chairman George Vinyard ’71 and President Richard F. Wilson shared praise for his involvement.  Former Pantagraph Publisher John Goldrick was remembered Thursday as a hard worker dedicated to the growth and improvement of the community.  IWU President Dick Wilson said, “He welcomed Pat and me to the community 11 years ago and has provided support and encouragement ever since.”  George Vinyard, IWU board chairman, said Goldrick was a dedicated, involved trustee whose “connections with the community and Chicago were good for the university” and who had “great ideas to promote the university.”  Goldrick is survived by his wife, Helen, and four children.