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From left, Dean Olson,
President Bowman,
Provost Presley, and
School of Communication
Director Larry Long | The Department of Communication was named School of Communication at a ress conference on Friday, May 6th. The name change reflects the department’s expanding focus and outreach. “I am proud to announce this important change in status,” said Gary Olson, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. “The School offers students study in several professional areas and is a leader in outreach initiatives. Being named a School will bring an elevated level of prestige to Communication’s programs, to the College, to the College, and to the University.” While a “department” of communication typically focuses on one or two areas of study, a “school” of communication is much more complex, containing multiple programs of study and research such as journalism, broadcasting, and public relations.
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| Peace Corps Fellow Kimberly Wright |
The work of Peace Corps Fellow and Politics and Government graduate student Kimberly Wright has culminated in the 2005 Economic Development Almanac—a valuable tool for businesses and investors interested in locating or expanding in the Bloomington-Normal community. As a graduate assistant with the Economic Development Council (EDC) of the Bloomington-Normal Area since August 2004, Wright worked to compile information that provides a detailed, complete look at McLean County and the Bloomington-Normal area for existing and prospective businesses. On April 6, the EDC presented the almanac to approximately 200 community members at the 1st Annual Economic Development Almanac Breakfast, and Executive Director Marty Vanags recognized Wright for her contributions.
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| Drs. Barbara Heyl and John Freed | Dr. John Freed, Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of History, and Dr. Barbara Heyl, Professor of Sociology and Interim Director of the School of Social Work, will be retiring this year, and the College honored both at a reception on May 3. “It was my honor and pleasure to work with Dr. Freed and Dr. Heyl this year,” said Dean Olson. “Dr. Freed has a decorated career of service to his Department, the College, and the University, and Dr. Heyl was willing to go above and beyond the call of duty—postponing her retirement—to serve this College. Both will truly be missed.”
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The School of Social Work has successfully completed its search for a new director. Starting July 2005, Wanda Denise Bracy will take over as Director of the School of Social Work. Bracy comes to ISU from Governors State and is excited about the move. “I am delighted to be chosen as the Director of the School of Social Work at Illinois State University,” Bracy said. “I have found the faculty to be very cohesive and very productive. The staff persons possess an array of skills and are very hard working. Together we will make the Illinois State University’s School of Social Work a flagship in the social work education and practice community. I am truly excited about leading the School in this endeavor."
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| Dr. Herman Brockman | Herman Brockman came to ISU’s Biology Department in 1963 and retired as Distinguished Professor in 1998. In this period he taught Genetics to thousands of undergraduate and graduate students, graduated many Masters and Ph.D. students, and conducted research, primarily in environmental mutagenesis and the role of certain natural compounds that can protect cells from harmful mutations. This work was funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and other agencies. Dale Birkenholz, emeritus professor of Biological Sciences, interviewed Herman last summer for Renaissance Retirees, the College’s emeritus faculty newsletter. The interview took place in Herman’s small office on campus that is crammed with records and notes from his years at ISU.
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