Alumni News
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Katie Couric Must Share Blame in Plagiarism Case, Says Media Ethicist Bob Steele '69
April 16, 2007An essay delivered by CBS anchor Katie Couric on the network's Web site -- portions of which were apparently lifted from a Wall Street Journal column --... Read More
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Praise for New Book by Barbara Kingsolver '77 -- Animal, Vegetable, Miracle -- In Stores May 1
April 15, 2007"Novelist Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life -- about her family's move from Tucson to a farm in Appalachia, where they... Read More
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"Authority on World Affairs" Lee Hamilton '52 to Speak at Mississippi State Monday
April 14, 2007"Lee Hamilton, a former Indiana congressman and authority on world affairs, will speak at Mississippi State University Monday evening," begins an item... Read More
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Song by Jeremy Rafal '00 Wins Worldwide Competition
April 12, 2007Sa Mahal na Birhen Maria by Jeremy A.C. Rafal, a 2000 graduate of DePauw University, is the first place "Sacred Art Song" in the 2007 Sacred Voice competition... Read More
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Sea Turtle Research of J. Nichols '89 Featured in Magazine, on PBS' Nature
April 12, 2007The work of Wallace J. Nichols, senior sea turtle scientist for the Ocean Conservancy and 1989 graduate of DePauw University, is in the spotlight this... Read More
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Joe O'Leary '82 Named a Managing Director of Alvarez & Marsal Business Consulting
April 12, 2007Joseph P. O'Leary, a 1982 graduate of DePauw University, has joined Alvarez & Marsal Business Consulting, LLC, as a managing director and leader of the... Read More
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Brad Stevens '99 "Overwhelmed and Humbled" by Support
April 12, 2007"One of the things that I want to do as a coach and one of the things my coaches did with me was make it fun and give you a reason to play the game," says... Read More
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AP Praises New Musical by '57 Grads Gretchen Cryer and Nancy Ford
April 11, 2007"This musical version is a trim, fast-moving version by Gretchen Cryer and Nancy Ford," writes the Associated Press of Anne of Green Gables. The musical... Read More
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New Ballad of the Monon Bell Video Accompanies Recently Found Stereo Mix of Song
April 10, 2007The Ballad of the Monon Bell, which was originally written and recorded by DePauw University alumni in 1985, now sounds better than it has in years and... Read More
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Phantom of the Opera and David Cryer '58 Celebrate #8,000
April 10, 2007David Cryer, the 1958 DePauw University graduate who portrays Monsieur Firmin in the Broadway production of Phantom of the Opera, and his fellow cast members... Read More
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US Needs New Approach in Dealing with Saudis, Says Lee Hamilton '52
April 10, 2007"At a time when America's standing in the Middle East is shaken, it is not surprising that the Saudis are defining their interests as they see them, not... Read More
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Colleges Must Reach Out to "Growing Pool" of Talent, Writes Merle Allshouse '57
April 9, 2007"How often have we heard, 'People with talent and ideas are America’s greatest resource'?," ask Merle F. Allshouse and Robert M. Diamond in an Inside Higher... Read More
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Toronto Star Features Long Collaboration That Began at DePauw
April 9, 2007"The two women are now 71 years old, but they still radiate the enthusiasm they've shared since they met as freshmen at DePauw University in Indiana back... Read More
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Media Ethicist Bob Steele '69 Has Concerns with NBC's 'To Catch a Predator' Reports
April 8, 2007"I fear that Dateline's motivation is driven by the quest for eyeballs, for ratings, rather than a legitimate journalistic purpose when they perpetually... Read More
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Gretchen Cryer '57 and Nancy Ford '57 Collaborate on Musical Version of Classic Novel
April 8, 2007Nancy Ford says she and longtime collaborator Gretchen Cryer -- both 1957 graduates of DePauw University -- "may be the only 2 women in the world who never... Read More
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Schumann's Dichterliebe to be Performed Tuesday Night
April 7, 2007On Tuesday, April 10, Gabriel Crouch, baritone and professor in the DePauw University School of Music, will perform Robert Schumann’s epic Dichterliebe... Read More
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Son of Dick Tharp '70 Eyes Starting QB Spot at Boise State
April 6, 2007Taylor Tharp, who is vying to be Boise State University's starting quarterback in the fall, "grew up in a family of athletes," reports today's Idaho Statesman... Read More
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Firms Led by Two Alums Among USA's Top 50 Companies for Diversity
April 6, 2007Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI), led by chairman and CEO Tim Solso '69, and General Mills, Inc. (NYSE: GIS), guided by charman and CEO Steve Sanger '68 (pictured)... Read More
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DePauw "Opened My Eyes" to Life's Possibilities, Says Lee Hamilton '52
April 5, 2007"I had an undergraduate experience at DePauw University that certainly opened my eyes to a lot of possibilities," Lee H. Hamilton, co-chair of the Iraq... Read More
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Brad Stevens '99 Named Head Men's Basketball Coach at Butler University
April 5, 2007"I am honored, extremely humbled, and boy am I excited to get this thing going," says Brad Stevens, the new head men's basketball coach at Butler University... Read More
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Prof. Dave Berque and Dennis Trinkle '91 Nominated for TechPoint Mira Award
April 4, 2007Dave Berque, professor and chair of computer science at DePauw University, and Dennis A. Trinkle, chief information officer at Valparaiso University and... Read More
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Two 2004 Grads Featured on TV's Find & Design
April 4, 2007Jamie T. Wilson, and her roommate, Adria Haley -- both 2004 graduates of DePauw University -- will be featured in the Saturday, April 7 episode of A&E... Read More
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Mandy Novak '98 Named Executive Producer at Fish Eggs
April 3, 2007Mandy Allen Novak, a 1998 graduate of DePauw University, has joined motion graphics design studio Fish Eggs as executive producer. Novak most recently... Read More
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Dr. William Smits '84 Now Practicing in NE Indiana
April 3, 2007William L. Smits, M.D., a 1984 graduate of DePauw University, has joined the Allergy and Asthma Center's new office in Warsaw, Indiana. Dr. Smits "is a... Read More
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Maj. Gen. Larry Tibbetts '56 Rebuts Prof. Ken Bode's Take on Iraq War
April 3, 2007"I am writing in reference to the March 23 column written by Professor Ken Bode," begins a column by Larry Tibbetts published in today's Indianapolis Star... Read More
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Ian Runyon '04 Co-Founds Entrepreneurial Venture, NDtogo.com
April 2, 2007"It may sound too good to be true, but an up-and-coming online service called NDtogo.com is promising students free food and a guide to great restaurants... Read More
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Prof. Jay Hosler '89 to Discuss His Scientific Comic Books at Williams College
April 2, 2007Jay Hosler, associate professor of biology at Juniata College and 1989 graduate of DePauw University, "will speak about the power of comics as a means... Read More
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Chicago Suburb Considers Honoring Legendary Chemist Percy Julian '20
April 1, 2007"The site where Julian Laboratories in Franklin Park once stood is vacant now, surrounded by a steel fence," begins a story in today's Chicago Tribune... Read More
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Rand McNally CEO Rob Apatoff '80 Improving Navigation Tools for Travelers
April 1, 2007"Rand McNally continues to provide the tools that travelers want," says Robert Apatoff, the company's president and chief executive officer and 1980 graduate... Read More
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Ohio Exhibition to Feature Art of "Bing" Davis '59 and Son
March 31, 2007The work of acclaimed artist Willis "Bing" Davis, a 1959 graduate of DePauw University, will be featured in an exhibition, Spirits Rising. The work of... Read More
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Media's Increasing Need for Speed Can Hurt News Gathering, Bob Steele '69 Tells USA Today
March 31, 2007"Bob Steele, who teaches ethics at the Poynter Institute, a Florida-based school for journalists, says that speed has always been an important factor in... Read More
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Newspaper Notes Palm Sunday Visit by Rev. Gordon Chastain '59
March 31, 2007The Rev. Gordon L. Chastain will deliver the Palm Sunday message tomorrow when he visits St. George’s Episcopal Church in West Terre Haute, reports that... Read More
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International Hedge Fund Conference in Grand Cayman to Feature John Trammell '80
March 30, 2007John B. Trammell, chief executive officer of Investor Select Advisors and 1980 graduate of DePauw University, will speak at the GAIM Cayman 2007 International... Read More
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Senior Earns Third Place in National 'Young Artist Voice Competition'
March 29, 2007Elizabeth Hartnett, a senior vocal performance major in the DePauw University School of Music, won third place in the national finals of the Music Teachers... Read More
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Christopher McLoughlin '89 Named Publisher of Golf for Women
March 28, 2007Christopher W. McLoughlin, a 1989 graduate of DePauw University, has been named publisher of Golf for Women, the magazine announced today. He comes to... Read More
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Drew Powell '98 Has Role in Sunday's Episode of TV's Cold Case
March 27, 2007Drew Powell, a 1998 graduate of DePauw University, will appear on CBS' Cold Case this Sunday evening, April 1. Powell portrays the character "Casey Evans"... Read More
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Iraqis Must Heal Themselves, Writes Lee Hamilton '52
March 27, 2007"Call it what you want -- sectarian conflict, civil war, terrorism -- violence in Iraq is now mostly rooted in disagreements among Iraqis," writes Lee... Read More
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College All-American Leslie Dillon '06 Top Female Finisher in Mass. Half Marathon
March 26, 2007"Leslie Dillon turned in an impressive performance by being the first female to finish the half marathon, finishing ninth overall (1:27:24)," notes a story... Read More
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'57 Graduates Gretchen Cryer and Nancy Ford are Getting Their Act Together Again
March 26, 2007"Gretchen Cryer and Nancy Ford will bring their new autobiographical show Getting Their Act Together Again to 59E59 Theaters for a limited engagement from... Read More
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Lesley Gorog Harris '77 Named VP at GigaTrust
March 26, 2007Lesley Gorog Harris, a 1977 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed vice president of business development at GigaTrust (also known as GigaMedia... Read More
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Dennis Bland '87 "Making Success Possible for Thousands of Young People"
March 25, 2007"Imagine this: Indianapolis some day leading the nation in the number of black students going to college and returning value to the community," writes... Read More
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USA Today's Jim Sergent '89 One of the "Good Ones"
March 25, 2007"Jim Sergent came to us for his first full-time job after graduating from DePauw University," writes Jan Griffey, publisher of the Niles Daily Star. "For... Read More
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Allowing TV Coverage Could Change Dynamics of US Supreme Court, Argues Prof. Jeff McCall '76
March 24, 2007"Video coverage of the [United States] Supreme Court would, indeed, provide the public with insights into the judicial process it currently does not receive... Read More
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Prof. Emilie Savage-Smith '62 Co-Authors Medieval Islamic Medicine
March 24, 2007Emilie Savage-Smith, a 1962 DePauw graduate who is professor of the history of Islamic science at the Oriental Institute and a senior research fellow of... Read More
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Richard Peck '56 Discusses Education, History and His Writing with Sacramento Bee
March 24, 2007"I approach my readers with humor, not with violence or sex or gore or the other techniques of video games," award-winning author and 1956 DePauw University... Read More
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Bob Steele '69 and William Welch '40 to Receive Honorary Degrees at May's Commencement
March 22, 2007Two individuals who have distinguished themselves as professionals, citizens and alumni of DePauw University -- Robert M. Steele '69 and William F. Welch... Read More
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Award-Winning Author Richard Peck '56 Kicks Off California Book Drive
March 22, 2007"Richard Peck's 30 novels -- all of them spiced with his unique sense of humor -- have addressed a long list of issues that affect young readers," begins... Read More
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Mary Ann Swain '63 Celebrated as a 'Woman of Distinction'
March 21, 2007Mary Ann (Price) Swain, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Binghamton University/State University of New York and 1963 graduate of DePauw... Read More
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Jeff Smith '94 Honored by International Franchise Association
March 21, 2007Jeffrey S. Smith, owner of City Wide Maintenance of Indianapolis and 1994 graduate of DePauw University, is a recipient of the Franchisee of the Year Award... Read More
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Odds of Success in Iraq Slim and Fading Fast, Lee Hamilton '52 Tells Group
March 20, 2007"Four years after the United States invaded Iraq, achieving a successful outcome may be virtually impossible, said former Rep. Lee Hamilton, the Indiana... Read More