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An Economic Leg Up for EC Grads
As Americans face a turbulent economy, professional development and career networking opportunities have never been more important. A few Elmhurst College programs are helping alumni find their professional niche.
Buck Scholarship Winner Plans a Career in Spanish
Christina Martens won the Alumni Association's Buck Scholarship, which will help her spend her J-Term exploring Spain.
From Child Cancer Survivor to Child Cancer Nurse
Kelly Ramljak ’08 endured treatment for leukemia at Chicago’s Children’s Memorial Hospital as a girl. This summer, she began her professional career as a pediatric oncology nurse at the same hospital that treated her own illness.
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A True Pro
Former Leader columnist Dan Pompei has earned respect as one of the best NFL writers around.
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Nature & Nurture
Rob Carmichael ’87 has made a career of his two passions: education and the environment.
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Practical Ethicist
Bill Nelson ’68 uses clarity, pragmatism, and humor to advocate medical ethics.
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Envoy in Asia
Laurie Rich '00 taught Shakespeare and learned Uzbek as a Peace Corps volunteer.
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Rising Rocker
Kris Myers '99 is the celebrated new drummer for the hot rock band Umphrey's McGee.
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Master Teacher
Grace Vyduna-Haskins '49 found new ways to help children decipher words on a page.
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Born Coach
Al Biancalana ’82 has never had a losing season, but wins aren’t all he’s after.
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Renowned Scholar
Walter Brueggemann '55 brings the Bible to life as a leading authority on the Old Testament.
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Federal Judge
Bill Bauer '49 of the U.S. Court of Appeals takes his job very seriously and himself not at all.
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Cancer Nurse
Carol White '85 learns lessons about dignity and bravery from her patients every day.
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Guitar Czar
Fred Gretsch '71 sustains a family business that's part of American music history.
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Hollywood Story
David Rasche '66, star of stage, screen and sit-com, is a celebrated 'smart perfomer.'
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Opera Luminary
David Kuebler '69 earns his full share of bravos and bravissimos on stages worldwide.
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Veteran Pastor
Bob Ullman '71 has seen "it all. It's like living a novel instead of writing one."
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Voice of Authority
Terri Hemmert '70 rose to the top of rock radio with a well-informed, personal style.
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Hungary Man
August Molnar '49 started a foundation to celebrate Hungarian thought and culture.
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College President
Charles Guengerich '70 of Wright College is a leader on the front lines of higher education in America.
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A Good Joe
For the Reverend Joe Richardson '89 the spiritual life is not a theory. He lives it.
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Music Man
Justin Roman '00 plays the hits on B96 when he's not busy making his own hits for MCA Records.
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Rita Athas ’76
was featured in Crain’s Chicago (January 28, 2008) for her appointment as executive director at World Business Chicago.
E.J. Donaghey ’88
accepted the position of President/CEO of University of Illinois Credit Union & Financial Services
Rev. Dr. Kevin P. Gregory ’94
received his Doctor of Ministry degree in preaching from the Chicago Theological Seminary and the Association of Chicago Theological Schools.
Gayle Rotermund '99
has joined the Chicago law firm Butler Rubin Saltarelli & Boyd LLP as Director of Finance
Susan (Neuhauser) Locke '05
and her husband, Wheaton College alumnus Brooks Locke, continue to enjoy their 'little alma mater rivalry.'
Phil Baugh '63
is selling his home in Corinth, New Yok. The 1.44 acress of property include a 19th-century village he had recreated in his backyard.
Robert Goldblatt '07
signed as a pitcher with the Calgary Vipers of the California Golden League in March of 2008.
John Gelhaus '80
was one of a select group of America's teachers honored by their toughest critics- former students- in the 10th edition of Who's Who Among America's Teachers.
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Men's Hoops Team Falls at Anderson
The Elmhurst College men's basketball team, ranked seventh in the latest D3hoops.com poll, fell to 9-2 overall after falling at Anderson University 83-77.
Men's Hoops Team Knocks Off Top-Ranked Washington
The Elmhurst College men's basketball team stunned top-ranked Washington University 82-75 in the championship game of the Elmhurst Bluejay Classic Tournament.
Men's Hoops Team Downs Benedictine 89-83
Brent Ruch scored a season-high 27 points in just 23 minutes to lead the Elmhurst College men's basketball team to an 89-83 win over Benedictine University in the first round of the Bluejay Classic Tournament.
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Noices on NBC
The research of two Elmhurst professors was featured on the NBC Nightly News. Watch it here!
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