CLASS NOTES

1960

Wendell Dilling (S’62) participated in the Michigan Senior Olympics for 19 years and recently retired from competition due to health reasons. He entered every track and field event, won more than 200 medals, and held multiple records. He also competed in four different National Senior Olympics, earning five ribbons.

1970

Gwendolyn (Williams) Marshall (HHS’74) was listed in Who’s Who in America for clinical social work in May.

1980

Angie (Lipp) Klink (LA’81), right, received the 2023 Woman of Distinction Award from YWCA Greater Lafayette at the 49th annual Salute to Women dinner in June. She was honored for her commitment as a historian and biographer who writes about women and those with marginalized voices. Her 12 creative nonfiction books were recognized, including The Deans’ Bible: Five Purdue Women and Their Quest for Equality, published by Purdue University Press. writer@angieklink.com

“I am honored to be named the 21st president of Manhattan College. I look forward to working with the college’s talented faculty, staff, and students to build on its success and prepare graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings.”
Milo Riverso (MS CE’82, PhD CE’84)

Veronica Muñoz (PNW’86) was promoted to regional CEO of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) West. She continues her role as ACG Denver executive director and will now provide direction and leadership to support the chapter executives in ACG’s western region.

1990

“I was inducted into the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association’s Hall of Fame in May and am currently the Arizona delegate to the American Veterinary Medical Association. I am the medical director of Pantano Animal Clinic in Tucson, where I have worked for the past 27 years.”
Michael Lent (DVM’91) //
mlent@lakefieldvet.com

“I earned a doctorate in education from the University of St. Francis this spring. My dissertation was titled ‘Social Studies Preparation in Illinois.’ I was named principal of St. Damian School in Oak Forest, Illinois, and started July 1.”
Keith Matune (LA’92, MS EDU’99) // keithmatune@gmail.com

Katherine Y. (Baines) Brown (MS EDU’99) was recognized by the American Heart Association in June, which is CPR Awareness Month, because of her legacy of volunteerism with the organization. She has personally trained over 300,000 people in CPR. In March, she received the Martin E. Simmons Award at the Middle Tennessee Heart Gala. She says that the opportunities she received while at Purdue empowered her to have the courage to transform communities internationally.

2000

“I joined Vermont Law and Graduate School as vice president of communications in April 2023. In this role, I develop communication strategies to promote, enhance, and protect the reputation of the school. This includes building the institution’s brand and value proposition, managing public relations strategy, and increasing awareness around the school’s mission. I most recently served as director of communications and marketing for ABET, the global accreditor of college and university STEM programs. In addition to my BA in communications from Purdue University, I earned an MA in writing from Johns Hopkins University and an MBA from the University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business.”
Lisa (Taylor) Lance (LA’01) //
lisa_lance@sbcglobal.net

“I proudly announce the completion of the independent music project I wrote, produced, and published: The H‘i’pnotic and Chris Beatz Leath Experience. This work consists of original spoken lyrics accompanied by an eclectic blend of lo-fi neo-soul with contemporary smooth jazz sentiments and mellow funk/R&B vibes. It is available on all major streaming platforms. The vinyl record album and liner notes, including lyrics and succinct chord scores, are available on the BSW Music Fund website. This project is the nation’s first album wherein a portion of yearly proceeds shall be used to advocate for the establishment of affiliated scholarships of an endowed music scholarship fund at an HBCU. I created the Winston-Salem State University Foundation’s Belinda S. Womack Endowed Memorial Music Scholarship in honor of my late mother.”
DaBeth Manns (PhD EDU’03)

Ashwin Kutty (MBA’04) was named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top 50 CEOs for the fourth time by Atlantic Business Magazine. The list recognizes CEOs who have demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, positive involvement in their communities, and a commitment to excellence in their respective industries. Kutty was selected based on his outstanding track record of success in growing WeUsThem, a full-service advertising agency, and leading the company to become an internationally recognized organization.

Terence Young (CE’04) was promoted to associate principal of Rider Levett Bucknall’s North American practice and is responsible for managing high-profile construction projects in public and private sectors.

“I received recognition as a Legal Support Star by the Indiana Lawyer as part of its annual Leadership in Law awards. Legal Support Stars are nonlawyer business professionals who have served in a legal support capacity for at least five years and have shown a commitment to their profession and the clients and communities they serve. Award winners were chosen by a team from Indiana Lawyer and its parent company, IBJ Media, along with representatives from the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, Indiana State Bar Association, and Indianapolis Bar Association.”
Anne (Harvey) Cohn (LA’08) // anne.cohn@quarles.com

2010

Qian “Chris” Xie (LA’12) joined Helsell Fetterman, a Seattle-based law firm serving businesses, organizations, and individuals. He is a part of the firm’s business and tax practice groups.

“I was honored with the 2023 Structural Engineers Association of Michigan (SEAMi) Young Engineer Award. The award is presented each year to a structural engineer who has been practicing in the field for 12 years or less in recognition of outstanding achievements in engineering and contributions to improve the quality of life for people around them. The award was presented in May during the SEAMi Annual Conference in East Lansing.”
Tim Francisco (MS CE’12, PhD CE’14) //
^{Pictured on right}

Marx Succés (T’13) and Amber (Lloyd) Succés (T’13) began their lifestyle and party company Côtier Brand in 2017 and recently launched in select Target stores nationwide. The collection features party goods, games, and decor.

Justin Lay (T’17) was promoted to customer service manager for conditioning systems at Brock Grain Systems in Frankfort, Indiana.

HAIL PURDUE

Tyson McFall-Wankat (A’09) and her husband, Chuck, welcomed daughter Tinsley Alexandra, and Kyle Rice (T’16, MS PG’21) and his wife, Grace, welcomed son Clay Bradley. Tyson and Kyle are cousins, and their children were born three days apart in March 2023.

A group of Boilermakers enjoyed a Purdue for Life trip along the Rhine River. Front row from left: Jill Sillery and Bruce Sillery (A’89, MS EDU’93). Middle row: Marcia Samuels (S’80); Jane Burk; Heather (Davis) Sheehan (HHS’90); Chyrise (Carter) Ney (HHS’82, MS EDU’84); Judy (Reed) Baldwin (HHS’74); and Michael Baldwin (A’70). Back row: Robert Ferrier; Phil Burk (ME’71); Pat Sheehan (CE’90); and Ken Ney (P’82).

BOOKS

“My husband, Richard Hunziker (ECE’66), passed away in 2022. His book Heartland Raising: Memoirs of an ‘Average Kid’ was published in 2021, and it combines personal stories of his life as a child and young adult growing up in three Midwest towns. He was a third-generation Boilermaker, and his grandfather was head of the dairy department when Smith Hall was built. Richard was a Reamer, and he tells some of his adventures with that group, including driving the Boilermaker Special.”

—Susan Hunziker

“My third book, Newspaperwoman of the Ozarks: The Life and Times of Lucile Morris Upton, was recently published by the University of Arkansas Press. When a 24-year-old schoolteacher talked her way into a job at the Denver Express 100 years ago, she was in the right place at the right time with the right temperament to take advantage of opportunities in a changing world. Even before she knew much about writing a news story, she met the president of the United States. Later, she reported on leading feminists of the day, flew with aviation legend Wiley Post, covered the worst single killing of U.S. police officers in the 20th century, and spearheaded a movement to preserve iconic sites of regional history. This is the story of a reporter in the heady days when newspapers really made a difference.”

—Susan Croce Kelly (HHS’69)

“While I was a marine biology professor at the University of Alaska Southeast, my fit husband suffered a rare stroke triggered by a household chore. This medical crisis threw our family into turmoil but ultimately revived our relationship and gave me courage to agree to an ambitious sailing expedition that he proposed—before he’d fully recovered—with our young son in Alaska’s magnificent yet unforgiving waters. I was inspired to write Deep Waters: A Memoir of Loss, Alaska Adventure, and Love Rekindled—a candid, uplifting story of relationship growth—because it could help other couples navigate difficult times.”

—Beth Ann Mathews (A’78)

“I‘m proud to announce the publication of my debut women’s fiction novel Something Better, a coming-of-middle-age tale about love, family, and the dangers of attending your high school reunion. Something Better explores themes of midlife relationships and what happens when the what ifs of your past intersect with the reality of what is. You can find me at joannamonahan.com, where I talk about all things writing, books, and the ’80s.”

—Joanna (Rockey) Monahan (HHS’95)

Kathy Ferguson (LA’72) wrote Letterpress Revolution: The Politics of Anarchist Print Culture, published by Duke University Press. The book explores the importance of anarchist letterpress printers and presses, whose printed materials galvanized anarchist movements across the United States and Great Britain from the late 19th century to the 1940s.

NEW BOOKS FROM PURDUE UNIVERSITY PRESS

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J. L. Pickering and
John Bisney

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The Rocket Lab: Maurice Zucrow, Purdue University, and America’s Race to Space

Michael G. Smith

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ELECTION RESULTS

ALUMNI TRUSTEE & DIRECTORS

The Purdue Alumni Association is pleased to announce the results of the 2023 alumni trustee and director elections.

The appointments were ratified at the annual meeting of the board. Each director will serve a three-year term, which began July 1. The directors serve without compensation.

Alumni Trustee

Theresa Carter (IE’85) was reelected as an alumni trustee. As a life member of the Purdue Alumni Association and a graduate of Purdue University, Carter fulfills the requirements to be appointed to serve on the Purdue University Board of Trustees.