Hall of Fame Class of 2005

The Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame Class of 2005 was inducted on Saturday, February 19. Over 130 friends, family, and former colleagues joined in the Old Main Room to honor the accomplishments of 19 of the College’s most outstanding alums. “I thought this was an impressive group before this ceremony based on our inductees’ credentials on paper,” said Dean Olson. “Having met all of the inductees and having listened to testimonials this morning of the ways in which you have all shaped our world, I am not only impressed but more proud than ever to be a part of a College that has produced and continues to produce such fine graduates.”

Dr. Virginia Owen (center) greeted John and Judy Matheson at the Department of Economics reception

Activities surrounding the induction included a lecture titled "Unraveling the Helix Nebula" by inductee Dr. C. Robert O'Dell, a reception hosted by the Department of Economics for their inductee alums, a formal welcoming reception for all inductees hosted by the College, and a dinner hosted by President and Mrs. Bowman at the University Residence on Friday. On Saturday morning, the College hosted inductees and their guests for breakfast followed by the formal induction cermeony during which each inductee was introduced by someone of their choosing. 

College of Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame, Class of 2005:

Dr. Kathryn Bohn (BS ‘74, MS ‘80) BroMenn Regional Medical Center Emergency Room Physician
Dr. K. Patricia Cross (BSE ‘48) Professor of Higher Education Emerita, University of California at Berkley

Pat Cross, Buzz Shaw , Provost John Presley, and Mary Ann Shaw at the welcoming reception

Dr. Gerald Ferris (BS ‘73, MS ‘79) Francis Eppes Professor of Management; Professor of Psychology, Florida State University
Dr. James Fisher (BSE ‘56, MSE ‘57, LHD ‘83) President Emeritus of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and Towson University; Professor of Leadership and Philanthropic Studies, The Union Institute
Dr. Robert Gray (PhD ‘71) President, RH Gray & Associates
Dr. Kenneth Janda (BS ‘57) Payson S. Wild Professor of Political Science, Northwestern University
Dr. Keith Kattner (BS ‘85) Neurosurgeon and Co-Owner, Central Illinois Neuroscience Foundation
Justice James A. Knecht (BS ‘68) Illinois Appellate Court Judge, 4th District
Dr. James Koch (BA ‘64) Board of Visitors Professor and President Emeritus, Old Dominion University
Dr. Felissa Lashley (PhD ‘73) Dean and Professor, Rutgers State University College of Nursing

Pamela Pruitt, Chuck Witte, George Pruitt, and Barb Todd at the welcoming reception

Professor John Matheson (BS ‘74) Melvin C. Steen & Corporate Donors Professor of Law, University of Minnesota Law School
Dr. C. Robert O’Dell (BSE ‘59, LHD ‘01) Distinguished Research Professor, Vanderbilt University; Andrew Hayes Buchanan Emeritus Professor of Astrophysics, Rice University
Dr. Andreas Paloumpis (BSE ‘50, MSE ‘53) Vice President Collegiate Enterprise Solutions; President, Paloumpis and Associates; President Emeritus, Hillsborough Community College
Dr. George Pruitt (BS ‘68, MS ‘70, LHD ‘94) President, Thomas Edison State College
Dr. Elston Roady (BSE ’42) Professor of Political Science Emeritus, Florida State University
Captain Gary Schnurrpusch (BS ‘69) U.S. Navy (Retired Senior Surface Warfare Officer)
Dr. Kenneth "Buzz" Shaw (BSE ‘61, LHD ‘87) Chancellor Emeritus, Syracuse University

Judge Scott Drazewski introduces Justice James A. Knecht at the induction ceremony

Dr. Lloyd Simonson (MS ‘68, PhD ‘74) Research Director, Naval Institute for Dental and Biomedical Research
Dr. Louis Smith (MA ‘67) Chief of the Europe and General Division, Historical Office, Department of State

 

Written By: mdunn
Date Posted: 5/31/2006
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