Carol Brandt ’78 has been recognized by Forbes as a one of the top women wealth advisors 2020. Congratulations, Carol! Read the full article here.
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Elizabeth Robb ’78
Elizabeth Robb ’78 was named to Governor JB Pritzker’s Restorative Justice and Safe Communities Committee. More about Elizabeth’s accomplishments can be found here. Congratulations, Elizabeth!
Jan Peterson ‘78
Jan Peterson ‘78 has directed The Goldenaires, a seniors mixed choir, since 2009. The group performs regularly between September and May at retirement communities and senior centers in the Chicago area. The Goldenaires perform 7 concerts a year and have performed 75 concerts overall under Jan’s direction.
Janet (Manley) Griego ’75
After over 45 years in healthcare, including population health and healthcare information technology, Janet recently retired. She is looking forward to spending more time with her family and vacationing at their Northern Arizona cabin.
Dr. Mathew Timm ’77
The U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board are pleased to announce that Dr. Mathew Timm ’77, Professor, Department of Mathematics of Bradley University has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Croatia. Dr. Timm will conduct research at the University of Split during the Spring 2021 Term as part of the project Inverse Systems and the Topology of Generalized Baumslag-Solitar Complexes. The intent of the project is to expand our understanding of a class of geometric objects known as generalized Baumslag-Solitar complexes through a collaboration with members of the Mathematics Faculty at the University of Split. Several faculty at the University of Split are experts in inverse systems based approaches to the study of geometric topology. Congratulations!
Marlon Nettleton ‘77
Marlon Nettleton ‘77 is a member of the Lake Ashtones, who sang the national anthem prior to a National Basketball Association game between the Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers on December 27, 2019, in Orlando.
Wow, how exciting that must have been!
Michael Cooper ‘77
Michael Cooper ‘77 has returned to directing theatre full time after spending 21 years in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles. He was also recently named the Artistic Director of The Alchemy Theatre in Austin, Texas. Click here to read more.
Congratulations, Michael!
Wendy (Oldenburg) Hall ’78 and Kristin (Schwab) Kroll ’85
Wendy (Oldenburg) Hall ’78 and Kristin (Schwab) Kroll ’85 are teachers with Allendale Association, a nonprofit organization providing care, treatment and education for youth with emotional, behavioral and mental challenges. Kristin has taught at Allendale for the past 30 years, while Wendy has taught art for the past 10. Wendy has taught art for the past 10. Wendy and Kristin have teamed up to deliver home-based instruction during COVID-19.
Kathleen Miller ’76
Kathleen Miller ’76 passed away on October 21, 2019. She was born November 22, 1954. She is survived by her brothers. Read the full obituary here.
Linda (Fisher) Shearin ’71
Linda (Fisher) Shearin ’71 passed away on October 10, 2019. She was born on June 25 ,1949. She graduated from Bement High School in 1967, and belonged to many music and teaching professional organizations. She is survived by her daughter, sisters, stepsiblings, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Read the full obituary here.