Congratulations to two distinguished alumni of the Department of Economics who have recently been recognized by Illinois State University for their professional accomplishments. Both have been named to the 2005 College of Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame.
Dr. James Koch, President Emeritus and Professor of Economics, Old Dominion University.
Dr. John Matheson, Melvin C. Steen & Corporate Donors Professor of Law, University of Minnesota.
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The College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce its class of 2005 Hall of Fame Inductees—a group of 19 outstanding leaders in their fields from across the nation. "This College has produced so many fine leaders that it was difficult to limit the list," said Dean Olson. "This is truly an impressive group of individuals and I will be honored to meet each of them at the ceremony in February." All 19 of the Hall of Famers will be on campus on February 18-19th for festivities related to the formal induction ceremony.
Induction into the College of Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame is an honor bestowed on current, past, or honorary members of the Arts and Sciences community. Nomination can be based on outstanding performance in one's profession; demonstrated leadership in one's profession and/or community; favorable statewide, national, or international recognition; honors from associations or employers; outstanding service to the institution; and/or proof that one's work has proven beneficial to a pronounced segment of society.
Dr. Kathryn Bohn (BS ‘74, MS ‘80) BroMenn Regional Medical Center Emergency Room Physician
Dr. K. Patricia Cross (BSE ‘48) Professor of Higher Education Emerita, University of California at Berkley
Dr. Gerald Ferris (BS ‘73, MS ‘79) Francis Eppes Professor of Management, Florida State University
Dr. James Fisher (BSE ‘56, MSE ‘57, LHD ‘83) President Emeritus of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and Towson University; Professor of Leadership and Philanthropic Studies, The Union Institute
Dr. Robert Gray (PhD ‘71) President, RH Gray & Associates
Dr. Kenneth Janda (BS ‘57) Payson S. Wild Professor of Political Science, Northwestern University
Dr. Keith Kattner (BS ‘85) Neurosurgeon, Central Illinois Neuroscience Foundation
Justice James A. Knecht (BS ‘68) Illinois Appellate Court Judge, 4th District
Dr. James Koch (BA ‘64, BS ‘64) President Emeritus and Professor of Economics, Old Dominion University.
Dr. Felissa Lashley (PhD ‘73) Dean and Professor, Rutgers State University School of Nursing
Professor John Matheson (BS ‘74) Melvin C. Steen & Corporate Donors Professor of Law, University of Minnesota Law School.
Dr. C. Robert O'Dell (BSE ‘59, LHD ‘01) Andrew Hayes Buchanan Emeritus Professor of Astrophysics, Rice University; Distinguished Research Professor, Vanderbilt University
Dr. Andreas Paloumpis (BSE ‘50, MSE ‘53) President Emeritus, Hillsborough Community College
Dr. George Pruitt (BS ‘68, MS ‘70, LHD ‘94) President, Thomas Edison State College
Dr. Elston Roady (BSE '42) Professor of Political Science Emeritus, Florida State University
Capt. Gary Schnurrpusch (BS ‘69) Retired Chief of Staff, U.S. Navy
Dr. Kenneth "Buzz" Shaw (BSE ‘61, LHD ‘87) Chancellor Emeritus, Syracuse University
Dr. Lloyd Simonson (MS ‘68, PhD ‘74) Research Director, Naval Institute for Dental and Biomedical Research
Dr. Louis Smith (MA ‘67) Chief of the Europe and General Division, Historical Office, Department of State