The University of Louisville Alumni Magazine: for alumni, faculty, staff, students and anyone that is a UofL Cardinal fan.
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Contents Fall 2011 Vol. 30, No. 2 • Fall 2011 1 Now Editor A. Keith Inman Managing Editor Rebecca Simpson Contributors John Chamberlain, Tom Dennis, John Drees, Anne Eldridge, Denise Fitzpatrick, Tom Fougerousse, Mark Hebert, Julie Heflin, Cindy Hess, Judy Hughes, Gary Mans, Jeff Rushton, Jill Scoggins, Mallory Smith, Brandy Warren, Julianne Corbett Waldron, Janene Zaccone Featured Contributors Holly Holland Mike Bosc UofL Magazine Published by University of Louisville Office of Communications and Marketing Editorial Offi ces UofL Magazine 2323 S. Brook St., Room 124 Louisville, KY 40292 502-852-6171 or editor@louisville.edu louisville.edu/magazine Address Changes and Alumni Updates louisville.edu/alumni whatsnew 502-852-4577 or 800-344-8635, ext. 852-4577 Advertising Information John Chamberlain 502-852-6430 or ads@louisville.edu Standard mail postage paid at Louisville, KY. Copyright ®2011 University of Louisville. The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against persons because of race, age, religion, sex, handicap, color or national origin. This publication was prepared by the University of Louisville and printed partially with state funds. KRS 57.375 Printed in the USA on recycled paper. 2|LOUISVILLE.EDU WE WANT FEEDBACK Write to: YOUR UofL Magazine 2323 S. Brook St., Rm. 124 University of Louisville Louisville, KY 40292 E-mail the editor at: editor@louisville.edu Letters may be edited for length and clarity, and must include author's name and contact information for verifi cation purposes. Cover Story The newly renovated Oval marks a distinguished gateway to the university under the thoughtful eye of Rodin's "The Thinker", which will undergo restoration later this year. 2 From the President 5 Editor's Note 50 Class Notes 56 In Memoriam 60 Then 44 24 16 16 Features Universal Transformation The last fi ve years have seen more change at UofL than the previous 25 years. What was once a "commuter campus" has become a bustling destination for the brightest students from across the region — and beyond. 24 Build It and They Will Come The College of Business is still in its same home, but the building has been rededicated in memory of the late Harry S. Frazier, Jr. Learn more about the man who had a vision for his hometown and made it a reality. 27 Powerhouse In 2010 and 2011, Patricia Condon guided 28 students on the path to earning prestigious Fulbright scholarships. How does a university make that kind of leap to national prominence? Research 11 From spinal cords to stem cells, innovative research breakthroughs put UofL medicine on the map. Across Campus The latest news from Alumni Life Homecoming Alumni Fellows 31 every School and College. Happening Here News & Impact From the arts and environment, to economic development, UofL's impact reaches far beyond our city limits. Legacy 10 Cardinal Covenant scores scholarship support from Charlie Strong's family. 8 44 Two dozen events are on tap to welcome Cards of all ages back to "The Nest." 46 Alumnus of the Year Dan Ulmer and 10 others will be honored for service and ambassadorship. Alumni Travel Get your cruise on in Vietnam, the Caribbean or the British Isles! 52