Books
Gone With the Glory
Dr. Brian S. Wills, R’81, combines two passions—history and movies—in Gone With the Glory: The Civil War in Cinema.
“I have always preferred the historical epics to other genres, partly because of my interest in history and partly because these films were what I thought movies should be—big entertaining depictions of another place and time,” says Wills, professor of history at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise.
In Gone With the Glory, Wills tells readers what Hollywood got right and wrong, how Civil War films influenced each other, and ultimately how they reflect America’s evolving knowledge of the conflict.
Other alumni books
Court Etiquette: Approaching the King’s Throne. Kayren J. Cathcart, ’97. A devotional guide that encourages readers to venture closer to God.
Marcus. Griffin T. Garnett, R’36. The final installment of The Arlington Trilogy, novels that come from Garnett’s experiences in World War II.
Me ’n McKee ’n Mama. Glenn W. Russell, R’76 and G’91. The story of seven siblings being raised by alcoholic parents in a dysfunctional family.
Modern American Indian Leaders: Their Lives and Their Work. Dr. Dean Chavers, R’64. A tribute to unheralded American Indian heroes of the 20th century.
Mrs. Noah’s Journal. Patsy Bickerstaff Seay, W’63 and L’78. A book of poems in the voice and from the viewpoint of Noah’s wife on the ark.
Campus
Richmond to unveil Jim Erb portrait
During homecoming weekend, the music department will unveil a portrait of Dr. James Erb, professor of music emeritus. Erb founded the University Choir and taught music at Richmond from 1954–94.
The unveiling and reception are scheduled for Nov. 3 in the Modlin Center. The portrait was painted by Erb’s granddaughter, Emily Erb, and it will hang in the Booker Hall of Music.
Richmond welcomes 27 legacy students
At the beginning of each academic year, the University invites legacy students to a banquet honoring them and their alumni parents.
This year’s entering legacy students include: Peter Barelli, son of Dr. John Barelli, R’71; Thomas C. Bonniwell, son of Thomas S. Bonniwell Jr., R’75; Alexandra Child, daughter of Andrew Child, B’80, and Kent Jordan Child, B’80; Robert Conboy, son of Michael Conboy, R’82; Patricia Drennan, daughter of Joseph Drennan, R’78; David Earl, son of Deborah Bridgeman Earl, B’83, and Dr. John Earl Jr., associate professor of finance; Alexander Edelman, son of Raymond Edelman, L’84 and GB’86; Chesley Edmunds, daughter of Sterling Edmunds Jr., B’81; and Matthew Fife, son of Michael Ruben Fife, GB’97.
Also, Darby Ford, daughter of Frank Ford Jr., R’81; Lora Gess, daughter of Rebecca Addington Gess, B’80; Grant Gibbs, son of J. David Gibbs, R’76; Hayes Gouger, son of David Gouger, R’77 and L’82; Jonathan Grissom, son of Dr. Charles Grissom, R’70; Gregory Hall, son of Scott Hall, B’80, and Lynn Korink Hall, W’79; Whitney Haney, daughter of Myra Haney, W’80; Jeffrey Hawkes, son of Nancy Schroeder Hawkes, W’78; and Kevin Higgins, son of Eileen Kneeley Higgins, W’84.
Also, Rudolph Morris III, son of Rudolph Morris Jr., R’81, and Mary Babb Morris, W’81 and L’85; Michael Piacentini, son of Gary Piacentini, L’82; Carter Quinley, daughter of John Quinley Jr., B’79; Richard Rueda Jr., son of Richard Rueda, L’65; Robert Scherer, son of Wallace Scherer Jr., C’74; Victoria Udvarhelyi, daughter of Carol Salazar Udvarhelyi, B’81; Nicholas van der Meer, son of Sandra Heilman Kuehl, W’77 and G’86; Caitlin Venable, daughter of Carole Dunaway Venable, W’79; and Amelia Vogler, daughter of Allison Vogler, W’78, and James Vogler, R’77.
Notables
Cook makes list of top 100 women
Dr. Barbara Gardner Cook, W’65, has been named one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women of 2007 by The Daily Record, a business newspaper in Baltimore.
Cook is president of Johns Hopkins Community Physicians and medical director of Johns Hopkins Medicine International’s joint venture with Clinica Las Condes in Santiago, Chile.
Johns Hopkins is helping Clinica Las Condes expand and become one of the first hospitals in Latin America to be accredited by the Joint Commission International.
Awards
Harvey wins UC/SCS top alumni award
The University College/School of Continuing Studies Alumni Association has presented its 2007 Gibb Family Distinguished Alumni Award to Connie Harvey, C’95.
Harvey has worked for MeadWestvaco, a global paper and packaging company, for 29 years, starting as a billing clerk. She currently manages the office of the chairman and CEO, John A. Luke Jr. Previously she served as human resource information systems operations manager, a job she tackled soon after earning her degree in human resource management.
In addition to her career, Harvey has been a leader in the UC/SCS Alumni Association. “At the time,” she says, “the responsibilities seemed endless, and now I believe the possibilities are endless.”
