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Fall Edition 2007
Volume 8 Number 1
dereck
starks:
Keeping
Midway
Airport
Safe
inside:
Education Bill
Earmarks Funds
For minority-
sErving collEgEs
& univErsitiEs
dr. donda WEst is
cElEBratEd
13th annual awards
dinner returns to
campus
CSU’s Prairie Garden recently caught the attention of the City’s Department of Environment. It was recognized as one of the city’s top
native landscapes. (see page 5)
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Table of Contents
Campus News
Federal Legislation Provides Funding for Predominantly
Black Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Csu’s Prairie Garden Receives Citywide Recognition . . . . . . . . . . 5
Csu Celebrated the Life of Dr . Donda West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Coach Benjy Taylor Believes The Time Is Right for
Cougars Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Jena six Rally Highlights students’ Response to Injustice . . . . . 10
140 Years Of Access & Opportunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Campus safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Special Feature
Dereck starks: Keeping Midway Airport safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Institutional Advancement
The 13th Annual Awards Dinner Returns to Campus . . . . . . . . . 16
HsBC-North America & KPMG LLP Invest in Csu students . . . . 18
Alumni Journal
Csu Joins City in Tribute to Dr . Margaret T . Burroughs . . . . . . . 19
Ethard Lee Celebrates 100 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Wal-Mart Names Csu Alumna Teacher of the Year . . . . . . . . . . 20
Alumni Association Honors its Trailblazers at Annual Dinner . . . 21
Class Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Save the Dates
Calendar Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chicago State University, a public, comprehensive, urban institution of higher learning located on the south side of Chicago, strives for excellence in teaching, research, creative expression and community
service. The mission of the university is to: 1) provide access to higher education for residents of the region, the state and beyond, with an emphasis on meeting the educational needs, undergraduate through
doctoral levels, of promising graduates from outstanding secondary schools as well as educating students where academic and personal growth may have been inhibited by lack of economic, social, or
educational opportunity; and 2) produce graduates who are responsible, discerning, and informed global citizens with a commitment to lifelong-learning and service.
Campus Life Fall 2007 3
Campus News
Federal Legislation Provides
Funding for Predominantly
Black Institutions
When the College Cost Reduction and Access Act was recently signed
into law, Chicago State University became eligible for federal funds pre-
viously not available to the institution. This education budget bill offers
much-needed financial support to colleges and universities that serve
significant numbers of minority students, including predominantly black
institutions (PBIs), like Chicago State University. Approximately 75
colleges and universities nationwide fall within this category.
F
or the first time, $50 million in federal funds is after the Civil War or at any time before 1964. As a
allocated for three new classifications of colleges. result, they have not been eligible for funding under the
They are: . Higher Education Act’s Title III Black college program.
PBIs, where at least 40 percent of the under- Rep. Owens retired in January 2007. However, this
graduate students are black and at least half of effort was moved forward by advocates like Dr. Daniel
all undergrads are low-income or first-generation and lawmakers including Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL) and
college students ($30 million over two years). Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL.). “For decades, predomi-
Asian/Pacific Islander serving colleges, where at nantly black institutions have given our students the
least 10 percent of the undergraduate students are skills and knowledge they need to succeed in today’s
from those racial groups and at least half are low- economy, and their recognition is long overdue,” said
income or first generation ($10 million over two Sen. Obama. Rep. Davis said, “I am confident that
years). many of our local institutions, and most importantly
Native American-serving nontribal colleges, where many of our young men and women, will benefit from
at least 10 percent of the undergraduates are this new program.”
American Indian ($10 million over two years). Nationally, more than a quarter of a million stu-
The new law also provides $510 million over two dents would benefit from grants awarded as a result
years (FY ’08 & ‘09) for institutions that typically of the PBI designation. The funding can be used for
receive funding like historically black colleges and a variety of purposes including acquiring laboratory
universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-serving institutions equipment, supporting teacher education and estab-
(HSIs). lishing community outreach programs for pre-college
students.
Several years ago, then U.S. Rep. Major Owens,
D-N.Y. approached CSU President, Dr. Elnora Daniel, A member of the board of the National Association
seeking her support for this legislative initiative. “Rep. for Equal Opportunity in Education (NAFEO), Dr.
Owens recognized the similar financial need that exists Daniel said the College Cost Reduction and Access Act
at PBIs and HBCUs and made the expansion of the is endorsed by NAFEO, the United Negro College Fund,
college funding program a priority,” said Dr. Daniel. the American Association of Community Colleges and
Prior to this legislation, PBIs did not qualify as HBCUs other organizations.
because they were not created specifically for Blacks
4 Campus Life Fall 2007
CSU’s Prairie Garden
Receives Citywide
Recognition
T
o an untrained eye, the University prairie your garden is that it’s new. It is very impor-
garden may appear to be populated with weeds. tant to reintroduce prairie gardens into Illinois in
However, botanist, environmentalists and rural and urban areas,” said Grace Rink, Acting
landscapers know better. In fact, the City of Chicago’s Deputy Commissioner for the City’s Department
Department of Environment recently recognized its of Environment. “It also provides students with
beauty and value by giving Chicago State University the opportunity to engage in a type of on-the-job
Mayor Daley’s Landscape Award for an exceptional training.”
native landscape. Dr. Karel Jacobs, CSU professor of urban forestry,
Dr. Timothy Bell, professor of botany, started is presently engaged in research in the garden. “My
the garden in 2003 with a grant from the Illinois students and I are evaluating the soil health in the
Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). Since then, prairie. Prairies and native landscapes help restore and
additional faculty have become involved in its devel- detoxify sites. So, our research involves comparing the
opment and this year, due to a second IDNR grant, health of the prairie soils with adjunct soils.” Dr. Jacobs
a prairie gardener and a volunteer coordinator have also uses the garden to instruct students on how to
been hired. It was the volunteer coordinator, Ms. Kelly teach biology.
Bolger who entered the prairie garden in the citywide According to Dr. Jacobs, “Prairies are grasslands
competition. that once dominated the landscape of Illinois, nick-
The Mayor’s Landscape Awards Program high- named the prairie state. However, today they cover less
lights the horticultural achievements of residents, than 1% of what used to be 22 million acres. In urban
businesses, schools and non-profits in Chicago. “It’s areas, remnant and restored prairies contribute to the
very rewarding to combine the value of instruction biological diversity and green space while offering a
and research with community service. Now, to be needed respite to urban populations.”
honored by the city for our efforts is icing on the cake,”
said Dr. Timothy Bell.
Over the Awards Program’s 38-year history, the
city’s commitment to beautification through land-
scaping has grown and ultimately the program was
restructured in 1995. Today, there are 81 awards
distributed for various categories including multi-unit
residences, community gardens, commercial land-
scapes and green roofs.
CSU’s prairie garden contains various plants
that are native to this region and it serves as a living
classroom for instruction and hands-on research for
students studying botany, biology and ecology. Their Mayor Richard Daley joined Chicago’s Department of Environment
in awarding CSU for developing an outstanding Prairie Garden.
work has resulted in the flourishing of thousands Joining the Mayor are: (l-r) Suzanne Malec-McKenna, Department of
of native plants. In addition, this garden supports Environment; Dr. Karel Jacobs, CSU professor of urban forestry; Mayor
the spring and fall migration of birds by providing Richard M. Daley; Geoff Deigan, WRD Environmental; Dr. Floyd
Banks, Biology Chair; and Ms. Kelly Bolger, Prairie Garden volunteer
them with food and shelter. “What’s important about coordinator.
Campus Life Fall 2007 5
Campus News
CSU Celebrated the Life
of Dr. Donda West
The faculty, staff and students of Chicago State University (CSU) gathered
at a celebration service to honor the life of a CSU educator, mentor and
friend, Dr. Donda West. The University community was joined by several of
Dr. West’s former students, retired faculty, close friends and members of the Kanye West Foundation
Board. Dr. Stephan Scoggins, nephew of Dr. West, also attended and spoke on behalf of the family.
The service took place in the University’s Breakey Theater on Friday, November 16, 2007.
I
n an effort to reflect the vibrant and loving legacy office served as a gathering place,” said Ge’ylah Jones
of Dr. West, the service included testimonials Bradford, Dr. West’s former student.
and musical selections that spoke to the powerful Dr. West was also very active in the University com-
impact she had in the lives of her students and col- munity, supporting various programs and activities
leagues. In addition, the family was presented with a that enhanced campus life. One of her most notable
condolence book signed by the University community accomplishments was her work in the establishment
that offers expressions of love for Dr. West and encour- of the Gwendolyn Brooks Center for Black Literature
agement for the family. and Creative Writing. This Center was established in
During her 24 years as a Professor of English and 1990 and is housed in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Chair of the Department of English, Communications, It has as its academic focus, teaching the writings of
Media Arts and Theatre at Chicago State University, African American authors and poets while fostering
she earned the affections and respect of her stu- new literary talent.
dents. “Often times, she would leave CSU in the wee Earlier this fall, the professor, author and Board
hours of the morning because during the day, her Chair of the Kanye West Foundation served as a
Parneshia Jones, former student, shared her
appreciation for Dr. West with the CSU family.
6 Campus Life Fall 2007
keynote speaker at the 17th Annual Gwendolyn
Brooks Writers’ Conference. During her visit, which
she described as “coming home,” she candidly shared
what Kanye and his music meant to her and what
she believes his work means to this generation. She
also shared her reasons for writing her book, Raising
Kanye: Life Lessons from the Mother of a Hip Hop
Superstar. “I wanted to talk about Kanye from my per-
spective, unedited by the media,” she said.
In the reflections of CSU President, Dr. Elnora
D. Daniel, she said, “Donda believed in teaching by
example, based on her observation that others often
learn through what we do rather than what we say.
Her vision, social concern, and passion for education
were hallmarks of her rich life.”
In an effort to support her son’s career, she
resigned from Chicago State University in 2004, but
her commitment to enhancing the lives of students
through education never wavered. This was made
evident in 2004 with the establishment of the “Kanye
West Fresh to Death Scholarship” for students studying
sonia sanchez is
Music, English, Theater, Fine Arts and Creative recognized at 17th annual
Writing.
If you would like to make a contribution to the Kanye Gwendolyn Brooks writers’
West scholarship in memoriam of Dr. Donda West, you can
do so by making your check payable to the CSU Foundation.
conference
Please note on your check that your contribution is for the Poetry icon Sonia Sanchez was the honoree
Kanye West Fresh to Death Scholarship. on Giant’s Day, the culminating event for the
Gwendolyn Brooks Writers’ Conference. Each
year, Giant’s Day activities engage attendees in
an examination and celebration of the works
of literary giants. Professor Haki Madhubuti,
in a “Conversation with Sonia Sanchez” spoke
with her about her work in the Black Arts
Movement.
Sonia Sanchez and Dr. Donda West were
joined by many other prolific writers and poets
of the African Diaspora for the 17th Annual
Conference. During the four-day event (October
17 - 20, 2007) hundreds of individuals
attended.
Professor Quraysh Ali Lansana, Director
of the Gwendolyn Brooks Center for Black
Literature and Creative Writing, served as the
Dr. Donda West offered a keynote address during the 17th Annual conference organizer.
Gwendolyn Brooks Writers’ Conference in October.
Campus Life Fall 2007 7
Campus News
Coach Benjy Taylor Believes The Time
Is Right for Cougars Basketball
Benjy Taylor brings over 14 years of Division I of different levels, and from different regions.”
coaching experience to the position of men’s Taylor is familiar with the Chicago area having
served as the head coach/assistant director of Athletics
head basketball coach at Chicago State at North Central College (Division III) in west suburban
University. As the 10th head coach in the Naperville, Ill., for three seasons (2001-2004). In
addition, Taylor was associate head coach at Northern
41-year history of Cougars basketball, that
Illinois University from 1995-2000, helping the
experience will undoubtedly serve him well. Huskies reach the NCAA Tournament in 1996, the
T
aylor, who most recently served as an assistant result of a 20-10 season. He also held the position of
coach at Tulane University, helped
Tulane’s Green Wave compile a 17-13
overall record, including a top division finish
(fourth) and a berth in the Conference-USA
tournament semifinals after defeating Tulsa.
All of this was accomplished after only one full
season removed from the devastating after-
math of Hurricane Katrina.
“Coach Benjy Taylor has worked at insti-
tutions with solid basketball programs,” said
CSU’s Athletics Director Wayne Baskerville.
“The plan for the future, starting today, is to
build an athletic department and program that
best represents Chicago State University.”
Cougar men’s basketball program has real-
ized some success in recent years, including
winning a spot in the finals in the 2005-2006
Mid-Continent Conference finals. However,
that success did not continue in the 2006-
2007 season. Taylor said, “It’s all a matter of
timing. I believe this is the right time to strike a
match and get this thing going. I want to win
right away, not three years down the road.”
In order to accomplish this, Taylor believes
his team’s confidence must be built. “I think
in the past we’ve been defeated before we got
off the bus and we sold ourselves short as a
program,” he said. For Taylor, hard work and
a competitive schedule will build confidence
and termination. “In order for us to grow as a The Department of Athletics introduced Benjy Taylor as the new head coach of men’s
program, we have to play a type of schedule basketball during a press conference earlier this year. It took place in the media room
of the Emil & Patricia Jones Convocation Center, the new home of the Chicago State
that will provide our players with competition University Cougars.
8 Campus Life Fall 2007
Top: Prior to the press conference, Coach Taylor’s
son, Ostin happily joined the Cougar family.
Left: Athletic Director Wayne Baskerville welcomed
Taylor and touted his experience as a seasoned
men’s basketball coach.
assistant coach at Indiana State University, Pepperdine Baskerville believes Taylor will help lead CSU into
University, Cornell University and The Citadel. a new era of basketball excellence. “I look forward
As a player, Taylor was a four-year letter-winner to moving the program in the right direction. I only
with the University of Richmond (1985-89). After know how to go about this one way and that is to have
earning his bachelor’s degree with a double major a strong work ethic and make sure my team and staff
in criminal justice and sociology, he remained with put in a good day’s work on and off the court,” Taylor
the Richmond Spiders as a graduate assistant coach, said.
earning a master’s degree in sports management. Taylor is married to the former Wendy Fullman
During his two years as a graduate assistant coach at and they have three sons: Tyler (16), Otto (6) and Ostin
Richmond, he helped his alma mater win consecutive (3).
spots in NCAA Tournaments.
alexis mihelich
head women’s Golf coach
The Women’s Golf Team welcomed a new head coach this season,
Alexis Mihelich. Coach Mihelich comes to CSU from Robert Morris
College where she served as an assistant men’s & women’s golf coach.
While there, she played a significant role in the overall success of both
teams.
Mihelich has as her first priority the need to recruit more team
members for the squad. At present, there are four women on the team
but her goal is to add four more members to the roster for the fall ’08
season. She also intends to add more wins to the team’s record.
“I would like to get the team into more competitive tournaments and
finish in the upper tier. We’ll get there by increasing our practice and
play time with the goal of sharpening skills and building confidence.”
Campus Life Fall 2007 9
Campus News
Tyler Brackenridge encouraged student
involvement in political and community
organizations in light of the concerns
raised in the Jena Six case.
Jena Six Rally Highlights Students’
Response to Injustice
T
he Jena Six case struck a nerve with Tyler “We are blessed to be at Chicago State University free
Brackenridge, a Chicago State University to learn and pursue our dreams. But we shouldn’t
student and WCSU radio personality. So, take this opportunity for granted,” said Brackenridge.
the day before the protest in Jena, Louisiana was to The Student Government Association President,
take place, Brackenridge and other WCSU radio per- Rufus Jackson, also encouraged students to be socially
sonalities decided to bring awareness of the case to responsible and get involved with the student chapters
the campus. “Once I learned more about the case, it of political, civic and community organizations.
became impossible for me to ignore. I had to do some- Among the thousands of protesters that marched
thing,” said Brackenridge. in Jena were several CSU criminal justice students. Led
Their plan was to set up a table outside the by Renee Williams, professor of criminal justice, they
cafeteria and share information about the case. marched through the streets of the small Louisiana
Brackenridge also decided to provide red and green town with the agenda of adding their concerns to the
ribbons for students who signed a petition in support collective voice raised against unequal treatment of the
of the Jena Six. six African American teens.
However, when word of the students’ plans was For Professor Williams, the 16-hour bus ride was
reported by several local morning news shows, the worth the trip. “I wanted to use it as a teaching tool
students saw an opportunity to do more. So, on the for the students. We discussed civil disobedience in my
morning of September 20, 2007, the same day that Introduction to Law class as well as the Jena Six case,”
protests were planned around the country, WCSU said Williams. In her opinion, prosecutorial miscon-
students planned a protest of their own. Over 400 duct and abuse were a part of the case and those issues
members of the University community and the sur- have also been presented in the class. “I’ve tried to get
rounding neighborhood attended a rally to show their my students to realize that the voice of the people can
support for the Jena Six. influence elected officials in their lawmaking decisions.
With every major local news organization present, I wanted them to know that by taking action, they too
CSU students spoke eloquently regarding concerns can affect change.”
about racial injustice and the need to stay informed.
10 Campus Life Fall 2007
140 Years Of Access & Opportunity
O
The Chicago State University community
commemorated the institution’s 140th anniversary
by opening the campus to the Chicagoland area.
n a warm Saturday in
September, (September
8, 2007), hundreds of
guests enjoyed entertainment and
free events including swimming,
140 Founded September 2, 1867
games for children and dancing
lessons. The celebration also
provided an occasion to highlight
the significant and historic role
that the University has played in
meeting the educational needs of
students in the state and beyond.
The University’s academic
President Elnora D. Daniel and Board of Trustees Chair, Betsy Hill led in the University’s 140th
roots are in teacher training. The
Anniversary Celebration.
first president, Daniel Wentworth,
viewed teaching as a profession that goal and in so doing, it quickly an alternative to the test-oriented
requiring its practitioners to main- achieved a national reputation. instruction legislated by the “No
tain standards of excellence. The The second president, Colonel Child Left Behind” educational act.
school was established to achieve Francis Parker, is referred to as the “The path from 1867 until
“father of progressive education.” now has been one punctuated
He believed that education should with shifts in location, leader-
include the complete development ship, programs and demographics.
of the individual. His approach However, with each transition,
to education included emphasis the founders’ commitment to
on learning by doing, problem academic excellence in tandem
solving, critical thinking, group with service has continued.” said
activities and lifelong learning. President Elnora Daniel.
He eliminated harsh discipline Today, CSU is nationally-recog-
and de-emphasized rote memori- nized for its competitive programs
zation as methods of instruction. in nursing, occupational therapy,
Teachers at the Cook County English literature, mathematics,
Normal School, (the University’s psychology and criminal justice.
first name), were trained in In addition, the institution ranks
Parker’s methods. Various forms number one among Midwest col-
of progressive education are still leges and universities in awarding
Former CSU archivist, Stuart Campbell used in classrooms. In fact, it is baccalaureate degrees to African
provided an oral history of the University.
showing a popular reemergence as American students.
Campus Life Fall 2007 11
Campus News
CSU’s Beginnings
CSU’s first In 1870, this building became
students were the first to house Cook County
taught in this Normal School (CSU’s first
old boxcar. name).
Renamed Chicago Teachers
College, the institution remained
at the 6800 South Stewart loca-
tion for 102 years.
Campus Safety
As college students returned to their campuses this fall, concerns about
campus safety increased around the country. Against the backdrop of last April’s
shooting rampage at Virginia Tech and incidents of other campus shootings this
fall, Chicago State University’s Police Department took the important step of intro-
ducing an enhanced emergency site notification system (ESNS).
“In the case of an emergency, every minute counts. So, rather than individuals
dialing 2111 which notifies only the University Police, emergency calls should
be made to 911. By doing so, the response time is significantly increased,” said
University Police Chief William Shaw. The ESNS improves police response time
by providing the call origination location to the University police and the City of
Chicago’s emergency response center simultaneously.
This effort further supports the fact that Chicago State University’s campus is
one of the safest in Illinois.
12 Campus Life Fall 2007
Special Feature
Dereck Starks: Keeping Midway
Airport Safe
T
he Transportation Security Administration (TSA) named Dereck
Starks the Federal Security Director (FSD) at Midway International
Airport only one year after he served in the same position at
Spokane International Airport. Since November 2006, he has headed
all TSA security operations at Midway, including supervising 500 law
enforcement officers, inspectors, and administrative staff.
Campus Life Fall 2007 13
Special Feature
S
tarks rapid accession to this
post is due to the respect
his colleagues have for his
expertise. This sentiment
was reflected in the state-
ment of Michael J. Restovich,
TSA Assistant Administrator for Security
Operations, who spoke very highly of
Starks and his appointment. “Dereck will
be a tremendous asset in his new post.
Dereck’s background and experience make
him an ideal person for this position,” said
Restovich.
Prior to holding the FSD position
in Spokane, Starks served as Deputy
Assistant FSD for Screening at Chicago
O’Hare International Airport in 2004. In
that position, Starks managed a staff of
approximately 1,600 managers, supervi-
sors, and transportation security officers.
Before joining TSA, he was a Sergeant in the
Chicago Police Department (CPD), respon-
sible for squads within the Intelligence
Section, Internal Affairs Division-
Confidential Investigations Section, and the
4th District Tactical Unit.
The experience he gained with CPD
filled the needs of the TSA, a brand new
federal agency at the time that Starks began
with them. “After 9-11, TSA was formed
and I realized that their career opportunities
matched my experience. So, I was selected
from a pool of hundreds of applicants to
head up internal investigations for TSA
employees,” said Starks. He took a leave of
absence from the police department to work
as the O’Hare Manager for the International
Terminal. His success in organizing the
TSA at O’Hare quickly elevated him in the
administration. He was asked to organize
the TSA staff at Spokane International as
well as five smaller airports in that region.
The academic preparation he received at
Chicago State University played a significant
role in Starks’ career. “Today’s environment
is very competitive and my CSU bachelor’s
14 Campus Life Fall 2007
degree gave me that edge. Elements of position. “This is a tough field but I
criminal law and other courses I took, find it fascinating and rewarding. As a
really come into play with my daily FSD, I’m involved in law enforcement,
tasks and responsibilities,” said Starks commercial and private plane aviation,
‘98. He worked as a police officer while aviation security inspections, terrorist
pursing his bachelor’s of science degree information dissemination and multi-
in criminal justice. modal inspections. I don’t get bored,”
As the FSD at Midway, he is one said Starks.
of few African Americans to hold that
Starks regularly walks the airport greeting his staff.
Campus Life Fall 2007 15
Institutional Advancement
The 13th Annual Awards Dinner
Returns to Campus
T
he decision to hold the CSU Foundation’s Mr. Larry Richman, former President & CEO of
13th Annual Awards Dinner on campus LaSalle Bank was the dinner’s honoree. He received
was considered a bold move on the part of the Friends of CSU Award in recognition of his corpo-
the Foundation’s Executive Director, Marquis Miller. rate support of the University and its students. “Mr.
The Foundation had not held the event on campus Richman is a longtime friend of higher education and
in 12 years because the guest list had swelled to a his values are consistent with our goal to provide a
number well over the capacity of any University meaningful academic experience for our students,”
said Dr. Elnora D. Daniel, Chicago State University
President. LaSalle Bank has provided scholarships
and financial assistance to CSU students. In addition,
several LaSalle executives have played key roles in
support of student development initiatives.
The Foundation’s Community Citizen Award was
given to Ed & Bettiann Gardner in recognition of their
generous service to Chicago State University and the
city of Chicago. The award was presented by Lester and
Nancy McKeever ’58, last year’s recipients. Ed Gardner
’50 is the co-founder, with his wife Bettiann, of Soft
Sheen Products. Their company, which revolutionized
black hair care, was built from a home-based busi-
ness into a corporation with international reach. Over
many years, Gardner offered CSU students internship
opportunities and provided funding for student schol-
arships.
Corporate and political leaders joined the University in honoring LaSalle Gardner also used his influence as a corporate
Bank for support of CSU. Pictured are: (l-r) William Osborn, President executive, to positively impact community and civic
& CEO of Northern Trust; President Elnora D. Daniel; Larry Richman, initiatives. In fact, he was a central figure in Harold
then President & CEO of LaSalle Bank; and Illinois Senate President
Emil Jones, Jr. Washington’s successful mayoral campaign, and he
actively supported community enterprises ranging
facility. However, with the opening of the Emil and from anti-crime programs to the restoration of a his-
Patricia Jones Convocation Center, that concern was toric theater.
eliminated. “The physical transformation of Chicago
The Awards Dinner provided the backdrop for
State University is impressive and the Awards Dinner
the Foundation’s launch of its BoldSteps campaign.
provides a great opportunity for our friends to see our
This ambitious fundraising effort has as its goal to
beautiful new facilities firsthand,” said Miller.
raise $10 million by the year 2010 to fund various
The over 600 guests who attended this much- educational initiatives including scholarships and
anticipated fall event were hosted by Alex Perez of NBC research endeavors. “As the University takes bold steps
5 Chicago. In addition, Grammy award-winning bass in enhancing its initiatives, the Foundation is making
player, composer and producer, Marcus Miller provided moves that will dramatically increase private support,”
the evening’s entertainment. said Miller. As the gap between the cost of educa-
16 Campus Life Fall 2007
tion and student financial assistance grows, funds raised by
the Foundation have become the margin of excellence that
benefit students, faculty and the greater world community.
The Chicago State University Foundation is a 501 (c)
(3) organization established in 1968 to support Chicago
State University. For information on how to support the
Foundation, visit www.csu.edu/foundation/.
Grammy award-winning bassist, Marcus Miller, provided the CSU’s students provided a special touch to the evening. They served as hosts for
evening’s musical entertainment. the Dinner.
Edward & Bettiann Gardner are the recipients of the
Foundation’s Community Citizen Award.
Campus Life Fall 2007 17
Institutional Advancement
HSBC-North America & KPMG LLP
Invest in CSU Students
When Malisa McGee became an HSBC Scholar, she joined education. Their investment enhances
our work as an educational institu-
the more than 1,800 deserving students who HSBC–North tion that produces responsible and
America supports with a need-based scholarship and a paid informed global citizens committed
internship. By combining these two approaches to learning— to lifelong-learning and service,” said
Marquis Miller, Executive Director of the
classroom and hands-on experience—HSBC intends to give Foundation.
participating students the foundation for a successful career. The audit, tax, and advisory firm,
KPMG LLP, made evident its commit-
F
or McGee, a CSU senior ment to outstanding minority students
accounting major, her by recently selecting CSU students
two-year scholarship Rodolfo Diaz and Maurice McGee for its
award means she can spend Future Diversity Leaders (FDL) program.
her semesters focused on aca- Diaz and McGee (of no relation to Malisa
demic success while working in McGee) were nominated for the program
a non-profit organization. This as a result of their commitment to high
October she began work with the academic achievement, community and
Chicago Urban League in their campus involvement and active partici-
Accounting Department’s intern- pation in diversity organizations. Only
ship program. Last spring, she fifty students from across the nation
served as a tax intern with the were chosen to participate.
Tax Assistance Program (TAP), “We are pleased that these high-
an organization that assists caliber students accepted our offer to
low-income families file their tax participate in the program, and we
returns at no charge. hope they will come away with the
When reflecting on her Malisa McGee is sharpening her accounting skills, knowledge, and business perspec-
semester with TAP, McGee said, skills while working with the Chicago Urban
tive to become the business leaders of
League.
“I learned a lot from the staff at tomorrow,” said Manny Fernandez,
TAP and I got a great sense of National Managing Partner of Campus Recruiting.
fulfillment from my work knowing that I was sharp- FDL is designed to provide leadership training and
ening my accounting skills while helping individuals financial support to minority undergraduate business
who needed tax preparation services but couldn’t students. KPMG launched the program this summer as
afford it.” Her responsibilities included preparing and part of its continuing effort
electronically filing client tax returns and managing to increase and support
client flow at the sites. minority representation in
HBSC’s Community & Philanthropic Services the accounting profession.
department is committed to providing access to Upon successful completion of their summer
education. They have formed relationships with internship prior to their junior year, Diaz and McGee
multiple organizations, including the Chicago State will become eligible for additional scholarship money,
University Foundation (CSUF). “HSBC’s program is as well as an offer to remain in the intern program the
a model for meaningful corporate support of higher following summer.
18 Campus Life Fall 2007
Alumni Journal
CSU Joins City
in Tribute to
Dr. Margaret T.
Burroughs
D r. Margaret Taylor Burroughs
’37, celebrated her 90th
birthday as part of a series of
public tributes held November 1st
– November 4th at several loca- Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs received a warm welcome from students during her birthday visit to
tions on Chicago’s South Side. CSU.
Community leaders and organiza-
tions collaborated in the planning opportunity to interact with this Originally from St. Rose
of events that included a banquet, renowned cultural icon. Parish, La., Dr. Burroughs moved
opening exhibition of her paint- Dr. Burroughs is the co- to Chicago where she graduated
ings, and a legacy tour, which founder of the DuSable Museum from Chicago Teachers’ College
took her to various schools and of African American History in (now Chicago State University) in
art institutes that she founded or Chicago. She is also an artist, 1937. Today, she remains active
helped shape. educator and writer whose work in the institutions and causes
Chicago State University, has been celebrated and exhibited that she believes in. In fact, at
Dr. Burroughs alma mater, was internationally. She has worked 89, she visited Venezuela, in
among the stops on the tour. Once in sculpture, painting and many part to witness the Bolivarian
on CSU’s campus, her tour bus other art forms throughout her Revolution and its impact on Afro-
was greeted by students. Their career. However, it is her excep- Venezuelans.
warm welcome was well-received tional skill as a printmaker that
by Dr. Burroughs, who engaged has earned her a place within the
the students, giving them a rare history of art.
Ethard Lee Celebrates 100 years
E thard Lee ’40 celebrated his 100th birthday this year.
He was born on June 16, 1907 in Chicago. A man who
believes in the value of education, Lee received a B.S. in
Education from University of Illinois in 1933, a master’s
degree from the University of Iowa and a second master’s
degree from CSU in 1940.
Lee is a veteran who served four years in the U.S. Navy
spending time on the S.S. Wylie and at the Great Lakes Naval
Station. After leaving the Navy, he got married and began
teaching U.S. History and Physical Education. Today, he is a
great grandfather, who is living well and according to family,
“still goes out and does things that someone in their sixties
might do.”
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Alumni Journal
Malina received a $10,000 grant for her school as part of the Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year award.
Pictured are: (l-r) Dr. Jana Miller, Desert Willow Elementary School Principal; Thomas McGuire, Cave Creek
Councilman; Teacher of the Year Catherine Malina; Joe Malina, Mrs. Malina’s husband; Vincent Francia, Cave
Creek Mayor; and Lance Yarmer, Wal-Mart Store Manager.
Wal-Mart Names CSU Alumna
Teacher of the Year
C
hicago State University alumna, Catherine of reading and how to help their children learn to read.
Malina was named Arizona’s Teacher of the Malina has created several unique and enjoyable
Year by Wal-Mart on October 12, 2007. The teaching techniques for her students. Every day, she
announcement was made before more than 600 wears a different pair of earrings that correlates with
students in a packed auditorium at her school, Desert the letter her class is studying that week. Malina cur-
Willow Elementary School, in Cave Creek, AZ. As a rently has made more than 160 pairs of earrings for
result of her honor, Wal-Mart awarded the school a this purpose. She has also made 40 different literacy
$10,000 educational grant and the Cave Creek Mayor bags which hold a book, stuffed toy and journal for
names October 12th, Catherine Malina Day. students to take home, read and respond to with their
The accolades Malina received are considered parents.
well-deserved in light of her dedicated and creative “I make each child feel that he or she can accom-
work as a kindergarten teacher. She has more than plish anything if they try,” Malina said on her State
14 years of teaching experience and received both Teacher of the Year submission form. “I accentuate
her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science in Education the positive with learning and discipline. One way I
degrees from CSU. achieve this is by making “Good News” phone calls to
Malina’s success is centered on her collaborative the parents at home.”
work with students, parents and other teachers. She Malina also helped create and fund standard-
encourages parents to volunteer in the classroom and ized report cards for the 22 kindergarten teachers
keeps parents updated on how their child is performing in Arizona’s Cave Creek Unified School District. This
at school. In addition, Malina organized a series of contribution, like so many others, underscores the
reading nights for the parents of kindergartners. The impact Malina has had on the field of education and
evening meetings taught parents about the early stages her school.
20 Campus Life Fall 2007
Alumni Association Honors its
Trailblazers at Annual Dinner
The ten honorees selected for recognition at the 6th Annual CSU President, Dr. Elnora Daniel;
Alumni Awards Banquet are accomplished leaders in Outstanding CSU Staff Member – Trena Hawkins, Web
business, education, medicine, public service and the arts. Manager, Chicago State University;
Those honored include: Outstanding Achievement in Medicine – Bishop Horace E.
Lifetime Achievement Award – Anthony Anderson, Vice Smith, M.D., Director Comprehensive Sickle Cell/Thalassmia
Chair & Managing Partner, Midwest Area Ernst & Young; Program Children’s Memorial Hospital;
Outstanding Business Achievement – David Blackmon, Chef/ Outstanding Achievement in Public Service - Hon. Edward D.
Owner Culinary Solutions; Maloney, Illinois State Senator, 18th District;
Excellence in Education – Dr. Donald R. Pittman, Former Alumni Association President, Dr. Donald Pettis; and
Chief of High Schools, Chicago Public Schools; Outstanding CSU Professor – Dr. Michael Mimnaugh,
Outstanding Achievement in the Arts – Nancy Clarke Former Chair, Chicago State University Department of
McKeever, Chairperson, eta Creative Arts Foundation Board of Chemistry & Physics.
Directors; Not pictured is:
Golden Alumni Award – Inez Bowman Lake, Chicago Outstanding Achievement in Health Sciences – Dr. Katherine
State University Community Volunteer and Treasurer, CSU Yvonne Baines Brown, Associate Professor of Occupational
Annuitants Association; Therapy - Cabarrus College of Health Sciences.
Class Notes
Aaron S. Williams ‘67, vice presi- and the private voluntary com- legislation, and present practical
dent for international business munity. steps and guidelines to establish
development at RTI International, best practices.
Melvin C. Terrell ‘71,
has been appointed to the Advisory
Northeastern Illinois University Johann Christoph Lichtenfeld
Committee on Voluntary Foreign
vice president for student affairs, ‘73, a retired General Motors
Aid, a committee that serves as
and professor of counselor educa- manufacturing engineer, is in the
the official advisory group for
tion, released a new book, “Toward midst of a project to restore the
the U.S. Agency for International
Administrative Reawakening: Armco-Ferro House. This inno-
Development (USAID) and its
Creating and Maintaining Safe vative porcelain-enameled steel,
partners. The committee provides
College Campuses.” The new work four-bedroom house was built for
recommendations to USAID on
serves as a sourcebook to enhance the 1933 Worlds Fair. The house
issues and challenges that affect
and evaluate safety programs, is one of five homes that sit on
the relationship between the
generate new solutions and the shore of Lake Michigan in
official foreign assistance program
interventions, comply with new Beverly Shores, Indiana after being
Campus Life Fall 2007 21
Alumni Journal
Class Notes cont’d
hauled by barge after the close of Dr. Katherine Yvonne Brown arts and science teacher at St.
the fair in 1935. Mr. Lichtenfeld (Katherine Y. Baines) ‘96, Bernadette School in Evergreen
is restoring the home as a result has been elected National Park, IL. He followed that experi-
of a cooperative effort between Vice President of the Black ence as an English teacher and
the National Park Service and the Occupational Therapy Caucus, then assistant dean at Evergreen
Historic Landmarks Foundation an organization dedicated to the Park High School.
of Indiana’s Historic Leasing advancement African-American
Joseph Krawisz recently joined
Program. He and his family hope certified occupational therapists,
the faculty of Shepard High School
to move into the structure in certified occupational therapy
in Palos Heights, IL as a special
2008. assistants and occupational
education teacher.
therapy students. Dr. Brown is
Lynn C. Reinbolt ’74, was
a lifetime member of the CSU Barbara Samuels, founder and
recently appointed president of
Alumni Association. president of The Lion’s Share, Inc.,
Road Systems, Inc., the trailer
received an award for designing
manufacturing subsidiary of Con- Deondre Bedgood ’03, has been
stylish dressing forms that adorned
way, Inc., a $4.2 billion freight appointed director of career ser-
the garden beds along Michigan
and logistics services company vices for Illinois School of Health
Avenue this summer.
headquartered in San Mateo , CA. Careers in Chicago . Mr. Bedgood
Mr. Reinbolt, a veteran manager is responsible for providing career Roger Young recently joined the
with 16 years of service to the development and placement faculty of Oak Lawn Community
company, has overall responsi- services; coordinating career fairs High School as an industrial tech-
bility for the manufacturing unit, and campus recruiting visits by nology teacher.
based in Searcy , AR. He joined employers; conducting resume
Road Systems as plant manager in writing and job skills workshops;
1990 and was promoted to general
manager in 1992.
and addressing career related
issues of students and graduates.
CSU alumni are doing great
Nicholas E. Thomas ‘76, was Kara Scott ‘03, graduated
things. We’d love to hear from
presented with the St. Genesius in May from Southern Illinois
you. Please contact us at:
Award from Lewis University in University Carbondale with a M.S.
u-relations@csu.edu
Romeoville, IL in recognition of his in Geography and Environmental
or 773-995-2387.
status as an “excellent educator Resources with a concentra-
and distinguished conductor”. He tion in Geographic Information
is an associate professor and chair- Systems (GIS) Analysis. While at
person of the Department of Fine SIU, she earned an Outstanding
Arts and Humanities at Moraine Fellow Award as a participant in
Valley Community College in Palos National Science Foundation (NSF)
Hills, IL and music director at Bridge to the Doctorate Fellowship
Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet, Program.
IL. The annual award is given to
James Letsos was appointed
a community member who uses
to the position of new dean of
his/her artistic talents to enhance
Summit Hill Junior High School.
the lives of others.
Letsos began his educational
career as a junior high language
22 Campus Life Fall 2007
Save the Dates
DECEMBER JANUARY
December 14 ■ 11:30 a.m. January 24 ■ 9:00 a.m.
College of Education’s Anniversary Reunion Luncheon Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast
Cordell Reed Student Union, Conference Rooms A,B,C Cordell Reed Student Union Rotunda
January 25 ■ 8:30 a.m.
Continuing Education – Professional Development
Workshop
University Library, Sunroom
For additional information, visit
the University’s web calendar at
www.csu.edu/calendars/.
Chicago State University Cougars
Please note: Only home games are listed below. Refer to the University’s
web calendar for the complete schedule, www.csu.edu/calendars/.
MEN’S BASKETBALL SChEDULE
Date & Time Opponent
January 12th, 4:30 p.m. Utah Valley
January 16th, 7:00 p.m. Northwestern
January 19th, 4:30 p.m. NJIT
January 22nd, 7:00 p.m. Cal State Northridge
January 28th, 7:00 p.m. Texas Pan-American
February 23, 4:30 p.m. Central State University (OH)
February 27th, 7:00 p.m. IUPUI
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL SChEDULE
Date & Time Opponent
December 20th, 7:00 p.m. Bradley
December 22nd, 2:00 p.m. Western Michigan
January 2nd, 7:00 p.m. St. Louis
January 12th, 2:00 p.m. Robert Morris
January 19th, 2:00 p.m. Texas Pan-American
January 23rd, 7:00 p.m. Lewis
February 6th, 7:00 p.m. Calumet College of St. Joseph
February 9th, 2:00 p.m. NJIT
February 16th, 2:00 p.m. St. Xavier
February 23rd, 2:00 p.m. Utah Valley
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