Bob and Kaye Hiatt established the Robert and Kaye Hiatt Fund for Research on Media, Technology, and Society at the School of Communication. Bob is the retired chairperson, president, and CEO of Maybelline and now serves as a corporate director and adviser. Kaye is on the Marin Theatre Company Board of Directors in Mill Valley, California. For their contributions to the University, the Hiatts received an Alumni Service Award at the 2008 Alumni Awards ceremony in Chicago.
For the first time since the birth of television, the media landscape is being fundamentally reshaped. New technologies are changing how people get information, how journalism is produced, and, most significantly, how money is made in the media industry. Medill professor Rich Gordon explores some of the trends shaping the future of media and their implications for journalism and civic engagement.
Soprano Constance Hauman (Mu83) shares a story in which she crosses paths with Gary Marshall and lands a leading role. In recognition of her distinguished career, Hauman received an Alumni Merit Award from the NAA at the 2008 Alumni Awards in Chicago.
David Corbett (WCAS60) talks about his book Portfolio Life: The New Path to Work, Purpose, and Passion after 50, which presents a new way to think and thrive in middle age—and move from a career to calling.
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A thought leader on life transitions for executives and professionals, David Corbett (WCAS60) offers a 21st century alternative to traditional retirement. Corbett is founder and CEO of New Directions, which offers advice to people making the transition from work to life after a career. He talks about his book Portfolio Life: The New Path to Work, Purpose, and Passion after 50, which presents a new way to think and thrive in middle age—and move from a career to calling.
Fay Lomax Cook, professor of human development and social policy at the School of Education and Social Policy and director of the Institute for Policy Research, explores some of the myths surrounding an issue that affects Americans of all ages.
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Is it true that Social Security will go bankrupt in 2041? Are young adults more likely to believe in UFOs than to think they will get Social Security when they retire?
Susan Kraus Jones (J71, GJ72) shares her memories of student protests at Northwestern during the height of the Vietnam War.
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A Professor of Marketing at Ferris University and a 2007 inductee into the Medill Hall of Achievement, Susan Kraus Jones discovered her knack for advertising inside Evanston-campus classrooms. Outside, she joined fellow students in protests of the Vietnam War. In this edition of 'Cat Tracks, she remembers the turbulent time of her student years.
In recognition of her many contributions to Northwestern, Jones received an Alumni Service Award from the NAA at the 2008 Alumni Awards in Chicago.
In Part 1 of this interview, conducted by Carol Ross (McC83, GMcC87), Catherine Kaputa (WCAS70) outlines the career strategies discussed in her book U R A BRAND! How Smart People Brand Themselves for Business Success. Kaputa received a BA from Northwestern, an MA from the University of Washington, and is currently a PhD candidate at Harvard University. Visit Kaputa's web site, SelfBrand.
In this edition of 'Cat Tracks, William Kroll (McC67, GMcC71) shares the story of how he came to Northwestern.
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William Kroll (McC67, GMcC71) turned his bachelors and masters degrees from the Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science into a highly successful career. His dream to attend Northwestern (a desire inflamed by the evangelism of a family friend) was nearly unrealized due to financial hurdles. But with the help of financial assistance he gained the opportunity to attend the University and chose a field of study (not his first choice) that would change the course of his life.
Recorded in November 2007 at the National Press Club at the NAA's A Night with Northwestern in D.C., this compelling three-part podcast explores the major issues affecting U.S. foreign policy and the future of U.S. diplomacy.
Recorded in November 2007 at the National Press Club at the NAA's A Night with Northwestern in D.C., this compelling three-part podcast explores the major issues affecting U.S. foreign policy and the future of U.S. diplomacy.
Recorded in November 2007 at the National Press Club at the NAA's A Night with Northwestern in D.C., this compelling three-part podcast explores the major issues affecting U.S. foreign policy and the future of U.S. diplomacy.
In Part 2 of this interview, conducted by Carol Ross (McC83, GMcC87), Catherine Kaputa (WCAS70) outlines the career strategies discussed in her book U R A BRAND! How Smart People Brand Themselves for Business Success. Kaputa received a BA from Northwestern, an MA from the University of Washington, and is currently a PhD candidate at Harvard University. Visit Kaputa's web site, SelfBrand.
Dr. Peter G. Traber (GFSM84, 86) reflects on an experience during his residency at the Feinberg School of Medicine that became a "landmark" in his life and career.
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In this edition of 'Cat Tracks, Dr. Peter G. Traber (GFSM84, 86) reflects on an experience during his residency at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine that became a "landmark" in his life: when he encountered a patient with a severely fatal condition and experienced first-hand how "humanistic care, high technology, intensive care, and research" come together to care for individuals.
Susan Butts (G77, 80) recalls a different era of Northwestern athletics.
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In this edition of 'Cat Tracks, Susan Butts (G77, 80) reflects upon a time at Northwestern when the football team wasn't known for racking up the winning seasons it boasts today. (This was the era that ushered in the tradition of "laking the posts" in Lake Michigan.)
Bob Vanderhye (McC68), specialist in environment- and energy-related technology, explores the benefits of renewable energy.
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Renewable energy isn’t just for the future. Many technologies are currently available that can greatly improve national health, enhance national security, and create all levels of domestic jobs. In part 1 of this edition of Learning Tracks, Bob Vanderhye (McC68), a specialist in environment- and energy-related technology, explores the many benefits of renewable energy.
An extremely ambitious student, Mark Goldston (KSM78) found little time for socializing while studying in the MBA program at the Kellogg School of Management. Along with some classmates, he found an outlet in the Evanston-area flag football leagues.
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In this edition of 'Cat Tracks, Mark Goldston (KSM78) reflects upon his time in the MBA program at the Kellogg School of Management, where he discovered a little success outside the classroom: on the Evanston-area flag football fields.
James Connaughton's career has been devoted to environmental policy, but when he attended Northwestern Law School, he made time to take advantage of Chicago's rich cultural life, not only as an audience member, but as a performer.
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In this edition of 'Cat Tracks, James L. Connaughton (L89) describes his life as a student at Northwestern Law School in the late 1980s when the campus was experiencing significant growth. Off-campus, he took advantage of the rich cultural life Chicago had to offer, not only as an audience member, but as a performer. Along the way, he formed friendships that have lasted up to the present day.
"President Obama Faces the World" covered the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as hot spots Iran and Pakistan. Stephen Kinzer brings considerable expertise to the subject. He is an award-winning correspondent who spent more than 20 years working for the New York Times. Stephen has also written books on Turkey, Iran, and most recently A Thousand Hills: Rwanda's Rebirth and the Man Who Dreamed It.
We asked alumni to sit down with us during the 2008 Reunion Weekend and share their stories of life at Northwestern. For Eddie Deerfield, his years on campus were only the beginning of a life spent traveling the world as a member of the U.S. Foreign Service.
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In this edition of 'Cat Tracks, Eddie Deerfield (J50) shares his memories of how he realized his dream of attending Northwestern in the years following World War II and launched a career that spanned the globe as a member of the U.S. Foreign Service. Eddie sat down with us during 2008's Reunion Weekend.
Nationally-recognized author, consultant, and career strategist Marilyn Moats Kennedy (J65, GJ66) explores strategies for people who have been engaged in a job search for an extended period and want to seek new approaches.
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The current employment market presents new challenges, and Northwestern is providing its alumni and friends with the resources and support to meet them. Marilyn Moats Kennedy (J65, GJ66) is a nationally-recognized author, consultant, and career strategist. In this Career Tracks podcast, Marilyn explores strategies for people who have been engaged in a job search for an extended period and want to seek new approaches.
In this edition of 'Cat Tracks, Bob Boone (GSESP75) remembers a professor who became a mentor to him and a life-long friend, even after an unlikely start.
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Bob Boone earned his PhD in English education from the School of Education and Social Policy in 1975. He taught in Chicago, New York, and Germany before coming to Northwestern. In 1991, Bob founded Young Chicago Authors (YCA), which has helped thousands of underprivileged youths access their untapped skills in creative writing and personal expression. For his work with Young Chicago Authors, as well as for his overall dedication to teaching, he received the title of Chicagoan of the Year in 2002 from Chicago magazine.
George C. Dix Proessor of Law Steven G. Calabresi presented the lunchtime keynote address "In Defense of Originalism: Interpreting the Constitution's Original Meaning" at the 2009 A Day with Northwestern in Evanston. Dr. Calabresi is a noted legal scholar and co-founded The Federalist Society where he serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
In this edition of 'Cat Tracks, DeJuran Richardson (WCAS81, G83, G87) remembers arriving at Northwestern and finding it a very different world from the one where he grew up.
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DeJuran Richardson earned his BA from The Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences in 1981 and stayed through his PhD in 1987. While still a PhD candidate, he began his teaching career at Lake Forest College. Richardson has successfully fused the roles of full-time liberal arts college math professor with that of a biostatistician as he directs research on cancer, stroke prevention among African Americans, and AIDS.
In this edition of 'Cat Tracks, Anil Agarwal (D79, G83) remembers arriving at Northwestern a bit awed by the dentistry program and its history. He was also a bit surprised at how his on part in that history began on his first day.
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Dr. Agarwal has distinguished himself as a dentist, but that is only one of many areas where he excels. His broad-ranging interests have led him to success as an author, entrepreneur, and teacher, all the while living a life that exemplifies his belief that achievements in his professional life are inextricable from those at home. In addition to his private practice, Dr.
Dr. Regina Lopata Logan (GSESP84,93) received her second master's and PhD from Northwestern. Today, she is research assistant professor at the Foley Center for Lives. Dr. Logan's research and interest areas include generativity, as defined by the renowned psychologist Erik Erikson, which was the topic of her 2009 A Day with Northwestern in Evanston session, "Giving Back: Midlife Career Change and Generativity."
