Alumni

Melton '10 finds beauty in numbers

Olivia (Hugh) Melton '10 had intended to study art at uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø, but after discovering the beauty in numbers, she changed her focus. Recently, Melton opened her own business, Olivia Melton, CPA.

Naperville choir reception and concert

Alumni and friends are invited to a reception with the uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Choir from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Meson Sabika, 1025 Aurora Ave., Naperville. Cost is $15.

Arlington Heights reception and uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Choir concert

Alumni and friends are invited to a pre-concert reception from  5-7 p.m. at Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant and Pub, 8 N. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights.

Former Sara Lee CEO and alumna Brenda Barnes dies at 63

uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø alumna Brenda Czajka '75 Barnes, who became one of the highest-ranking women in corporate America, died Tuesday after suffering a stroke. She was 63.

Alumni Association Awards

Rockford choir concert

The uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø Choir will perform at 7:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 225 S. 3rd St., Rockford.

Senior spots historic Kewanee Boiler at uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø

Sharp-eyed senior Rashaun DeBord spotted a Kewanee boiler on campus, a sighting noteworthy enough for mention in the local newspaper.

Why new journalism grads are optimistic

Top graduating journalism students are optimistic about the future, despite the uncertainties that await them, including uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø's Ben Payne, who graduated in December.

Read more at Poynter.org

Pre-game reception

Alumni and friends of the college are invited to a reception before the uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø v. North Central men's basketball game in Naperville.

Meersman '88 heads Pine Ridge Hospital

Pine Ridge (S.D.) Hospital, a 45-bed facility in the Indian Health Service Great Plains Area, has welcomed Mark Meersman as CEO. He graduated from uedbetÌåÓý¹ÙÍø in 1988 with a degree in theatre arts, and has an MBA from City University of Seattle.