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A tangled Web
Trevillyan begins as full-time program and design assistant
Homecoming 2005: Igniting Cyclone Pride
Honors and Awards 2005

A tangled Web (return to top)

This summer, we discovered a dirty little secret about our Alumni Association’s Web server: We weren’t the only ones using it.

It seems a hacker got into the machine because it had some extra space available – space upon which things like movies and music could be illegally stored and then shared over the Internet. In this day and age, I’m told, crimes like these are fairly common.

But that fact didn’t make the incident any less unsettling to me or to our Alumni Association staff, who immediately began working with our campus colleagues in Information Technology Services to resolve the issue and to plan our strategy for moving forward. The first step was notifying those individuals
who had entered their credit card numbers on this
system when they purchased merchandise or services on our Web site and contacting individuals who had entered their Social Security numbers on the system. Even though it didn’t seem the hacker was
after that kind of information, we felt it was important to notify those 3,359 people as quickly as possible so that they could take action to fully
protect themselves. I know it is an uneasy feeling to receive word that your personal information was potentially exposed, and I want to take this opportunity to publicly apologize to those who were
affected.

In the process of dealing with the server hacking, it
quickly became apparent to me that crimes such as these are now a harsh reality of our Web-loving culture. I began searching out articles on the subject and read about similar, much larger incidents that occurred around the same time. I found that the
University of Connecticut, the University of Southern
California, and the University of Iowa bookstore had also been hacked and had done a masterful job of contacting their constituents, further investigating the matter, and bringing back online a more secure process. Each entity is back in business.

You can be assured that your Alumni Association will move forward with the same diligence and attention
to detail to bring back a Web site that offers the conveniences and high quality services our online customers and friends have come to expect, along with the highest level of security and confidence.

Our staff has worked with the university to secure a firm that can offer the services we need in the most
secure environment. We have concluded that this means our server will no longer be housed in Fisher-Nickell Hall.

I am happy to announce that we have formed an exciting new partnership with Global Reach, an Ames
company founded in 1995 and led by alumnus Iacovos
Zachariades. Global Reach serves more than 400 companies representing a wide range of industries, including the State of Iowa treasurer, Civil Air Patrol Headquarters, and ISU Technology Transfer, and has become one of the largest and most respected
technology firms in Iowa. In fact, Global Reach’s e-commerce application was recognized as the 2004 “Product of the Year” by Software and Information Technology of Iowa.

We are confident that, with the help of our friends at
Global Reach, we will be able to provide Iowa Staters with improved service and vastly improved security when doing business on our Web site from now on. Check out our new site at www.isualum.org, now powered by Global Reach. Happy – and more importantly, safe – surfing!

Yours for Iowa State,
Jeff Johnson
President, ISU Alumni Association

Trevillyan begins as full-time program and design assistant (return to top)

Emily Trevillyan (’04 graphic design), the ISU Alumni
Association’s newest staff member, is a familiar face within the organization.

As a student, Trevillyan worked with the Association
for nearly four years, designing flyers, posters, T-shirts, invitations, and programs as well as arranging
flowers and assisting with decorations for events. She began working for the ISUAA full time in July
2005. In her dual role as program and design assistant, Emily works half time in events planning and implementation and half time in communications.

“The addition of Emily to our staff will greatly enhance the look and feel of our events and publications,” said Jeff Johnson, ISUAA president. “We are thrilled to have someone of Emily’s talent on board.”

Homecoming 2005: Igniting Cyclone Pride Oct. 21-22, 2005 (return to top)

We hope to see everyone back on campus for
Homecoming 2005. This year’s Homecoming will
feature a groundbreaking ceremony for the future
ISU Alumni Center as well as activities for students,
alumni, and families. Here are just a few of the
highlights:

October 16
• Painting of Victory Lane

October 17-21
• Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build

Friday, October 21
• Honors & Awards Luncheon & Ceremony*
• Cyclone Grill-Off BBQ competition (ALUMNI TEAMS NEEDED! Call 877-ISU-ALUM to sign up today.)*
• Homecoming Pep Rally*
• Yell-Like-Hell finals*
• ExCYtement in the Streets*
• Mass Campaniling and fireworks*
• Alumni Band 25-year Reunion* (contact Jay Chapman at 515-253-2345 or chapmanjay@mchsi.com)

Saturday, October 22
• Family of the Year Society Reunion*
• Alumni Band Reunion*
• ISU Alumni Center groundbreaking*
• Alumni Tailgate *
• Scholarship Silent Auction*
• Yell-Like-Hell Showcase *
• Cyclone Football vs.Oklahoma State*
• Homecoming Awards Ceremony

For a complete list of events, and for times and locations, go to: www.isusalc.org/hc05/

*Alumni are especially encouraged to participate in these events!

Honors & Awards 2005 (return to top)

Each fall, the ISU Alumni Association sponsors an all-universIty Honors and Awards ceremony that allows each college to recognize its top alumni as well as providing an opportunity for the Association to present many of its own awards. The following alumni and friends will be recognized at the 74th Annual Honors and Awards Ceremony. All alumni and friends are invited to attend the ceremony on Friday, Oct. 21, 2005 at 2 p.m. in the Scheman Building at the Iowa State Center.

ISU Alumni Association Awards

Alumni Medal
Michael R. Steffenson**
BS chem engr ’59
Chair & Pres., Parr Instrument Co.
Davenport, IA

Alumni Merit Award
Presented by the ISUAA Club of Chicago
Eva (Donelson) Wilson**
BS dietetics ’27
Ret. Home Ec. Ed./Hum. Nutr. Educator
Lake Forest, CA

James A. Hopson Alumni Volunteer Award
Craig A. Adamson*
BS comm & reg plan ’96
Owner, Adamson Financial Planning
Marion, IA

Elizabeth A. Hunter**
BS civ engr & environ stds ’97
Civil Engineer, Leo A. Daly
Omaha, NE

Outstanding Young Alumnus/Alumna Award
Sang-Joon Cho
BS biology ’93; PhD neuroscience ’98
Jung Mun Sul Research Asst.Prof., Korea Advanced Inst. of Sci. & Tech.
Seoul, Korea

Brian O. Hemphill**
MS jrnlsm/mass com ’94
VP for Student Affairs, Northern Illinois U.
DeKalb, IL

Scott M. Stanzel**
BA jrnlsm/mass com ’95
Public Relations Mgr., Microsoft
Seattle, WA

Impact Award
Bobby E. Douglas**
ISU Head Wrestling Coach
Ames, IA

Cyclone Alley
Amy Jenson*, Cyclone Alley Central Chair 2004-2005
Ames, IA

Sophia Ann Magill*
BA pol sci ’05
Pres., Govt. of the Student Body 2004-05
Ames, IA

ISU Alumni Association Award for Superior Service
to Alumni
Presented at ISU Fall Convocation, 3:15 p.m.
September 26, Memorial Union Sun Room
Ann Gogerty*
MED Education ’03
ISU Sr. Admissions Counselor – Intl. & Dom.
Ames, IA

College Awards

College of Agriculture
Floyd Andrea Award
Lee Kline*
BS ag jrnlsm ’51
Ret. Farm Broadcaster, WHO Radio
Des Moines, IA

College of Agriculture
Henry Wallace Award
Ray T. Townsend*
Attd. ’31-’33, mech engr
Chair of the Board & CEO of Townsend Engr. Co.
Des Moines, IA

College of Business
Citation of Achievement
Raymond M. Beebe*
BS indus admin ’64
VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec., Winnebago Indust., Inc.
Forest City, IA

Kimberly (Stahlhut) Dennis**
BBA acct ’89
VP, Shared Services for Hillenbrand Indust.
Batesville, IN

Ann Madden Rice*
BS acct ’79
Assoc. Dir. & COO, Univ. of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Iowa City, IA

College of Business
John DeVries Service Award
John H. Stafford**
BS acct & logistics ’76
VP, Financial Shared Services for General Mills, Inc.
Chanhassen, MN

College of Design
Design Achievement Award
Scott P. Murphy
BA arch ’88
Designer
Brooklyn, NY

Jen Yen
MFA graphic dsn ’93; PhD indus ed/tech ’95
Head, Grad. School of Comp. Design & Dept. of Digital Media Dsn.
National Yunlin U. of Sci. & Tech.
Yunlin, Taiwan ROC

College of Design
Christian Petersen Design Award
Barbara King**
BS food & nutr ’68
President, Landscape Structures, Inc.
Maple Plain, MN

Steven King**
BS land arch (ag) ’68
Chair., Landscape Structures, Inc.
Maple Plain, MN

College of Engineering
Marston Medal
vance D. Coffman**
BS aero engr ’67
Ret. CEO, Lockheed Martin Corp.
Reno, NV

College of Engineering
Professional Achievement Citation in Engineering
William C. Anderson**
BS civ engr ’67
Exec. Dir., Council of Engr. &
Scientific Specialty Boards
Gambrills, MD

Nathaniel S. Fox
MS civ engr ’66; PhD ‘66
CEO and Owner, Geopier Global Corp.
Paradise Valley, AZ

Bruce H. Grasser**
BS chem engr ’64
Man. Dir., Mergers & Acquisitions, The Lubrizol Corp.
Chardon, OH

John K. Peterson*
AA mech tech ’72; BS indus engr ’74; MS ’75
Pres., Alliant Energy Intl.
Cedar Rapids, IA

College of Human Sciences
Professional Achievement Award in Family and Consumer Sciences
Nancy (Naeve) Degner**
BS food sci ’72
Exec. Dir., Iowa Beef Industry Council
Ankeny, IA

Suzanne M. Grady*
BS home ec stds ’72
Owner, Shrimp Shack Restaurants
Ft. Myers, FL

College of Human Sciences
Helen LeBaron Hilton Recognition
Janet K. Brown**
BS home ec ed ’64
Housemother, Alpha Gamma Rho Frat., ISU
Humboldt, IA

Margaret E. Hahn**
BS food sci ’85; BS nutr & diet ’85;
MS nutr ’96
Adult Critical Care Nutr. Spec., Iowa Methodist Med. Ctr.
Des Moines, IA

College of Human Sciences
Alumni Achievement Award
Cindy Ellingson Grabe*
BS el ed ’70; MS ed ’75
Project Dir., U.S. Dept. of Ed. Teaching
American History Grant Project
Grand Forks, ND

Mark Grabe*
BS bio/psych ’71; MS ’73; PhD ’75
Prof., Dept. of Psych., U. of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND

Sarah “Sally” J. Frudden*
PhD ed admin ’80
Prof. Emeritus, U. of Northern Iowa
Charles City, IA

College of Human Sciences Outstanding Young Professional Award
Dawn K. Gentsch*
BS comm health ed ’91
Program Assoc., The U. of Iowa Institute of Public Health
Des Moines, IA

College of Human Sciences Virgil Lagomarcino Laureate Award
Debra J. Van Gorp*
BS el ed ’77; MS ed ’80; PhD ed admin ’93
Assoc. Supt. of Hum. Res., West Des Moines Comm. School Dist.
West Des Moines, IA

Steven Lee Johnson
MS higher ed ’86
Pres. and CEO, Sinclair Comm. College
Dayton, OH

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Citation of Merit
Donald N. Langenberg*
BS phys ’53
Chancellor Emeritus, U. of Maryland
Queenstown, MD

Trudy (Huskamp) Peterson**
BS English & speech ’67
Ret. Natl. Archivist, U.S. Natl. Archives
Washington, DC

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
John V. Atanasoff Research & Discovery Award
Douglas E. Van Houweling*
BS govt. ’65
President / CEO, Internet2
Ann Arbor, MI

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Young Alumnus Award
Sean D. McLaughlin**
BA jrnlsm/mass com ’88
Weather Anchor & Meteorologist, MSNBC & Sunday Today Show
Hoboken, NJ

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dean’s Arts & Humanities Medal
Deloris R. Wright**
PhD econ ’73
Managing Principal, Analysis Group
Golden, CO

College of Veterinary Medicine
Stange Award for Meritorius Service
Susan Chadima**
BS zoology ’76; DVM ’79
Founder & Owner, Androscoggin Animal Hospital
Topsham, ME

Jerry F. Hardisty**
DVM ’71
Pres., Experimental Pathology Laboratories, Inc.
Hillsborough, NC

Ronald M. McLaughlin*
BS zoology ’64; MS vet phys/pharm ’68; DVM ’68
Private Consultant, Lab. Animal Med. & Sci.
Fulton, MO

* Denotes ISU Alumni Association annual member
** Denotes life member

Only ISU degrees are listed

Nominations Wanted!
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2006 awards program. All alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends of ISU are encouraged to nominate outstanding individuals for these awards. Go to www.isualum.org/services/awards for complete awards listing and for criteria and nomination
deadlines for each award. For more information, or to get forms mailed or faxed to you, call Breck Breitsprecher toll-free at 1-877-ISU-ALUM.