Old Dominion University magazine is published three times a year by the Office of Institutional Advancement at Old Dominion University. The content of Old Dominion University magazine is the responsibility of the editor. Most articles and illustrative materials are requested by the editor; however, unsolicited submissions are welcome. Old Dominion University magazine welcomes letters from its readers. The editor reserves the right to select representative letters and to edit to conform to the style of the publication and available space. Member, Council for the Advancement and Support of Education PRESIDENT Roseann Runte EDITORIAL BOARD John R. Broderick, Vice President for Institutional Advancement Stephen P. Daniel, Editor Karen A. Smallets, Art Director Chuck Thomas ’90, Photographer Victoria E. Burke (M.S. ’94), Director of University Publications E. Claire Geiger Ackiss ’99, Director of Alumni Relations Elizabeth Taraski, Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations Debbie Harmison Byrne, Associate Athletic Director ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Donna S. Morris ’77, President Edward L. Shelton ’68 (M.B.A. ’79), President-Elect Lauren L. Conner ’79, Immediate Past President Jeffrey W. Ainslie ’83, Secretary Charles M. Wright ’03 , Treasurer E. Claire Geiger Ackiss ’99, Director of Alumni Relations Tyrone S. Goodwyn ’83, Vice President for Alumni Organizations Erwin E. Sabile ’98, Vice President for Communications Shewling Moy Wong ’87, Vice President for Government Relations Frederick D. Facka ’85, Vice President for Marketing Sarah M. Bishop ’75, Vice President for Membership David W. Lambert ’91 (Ph.D. ’01) , Vice President for University Relations ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DIRECTORS Boyd T. Allison Jr. ’79 Charles J. Bauman III ’79 Jerry T. Brown ’65 Joe E. Carter ’86 Andrea M. Dalton ’94 Peter G. Griffin ’73 Teya M. Hartwell ’95 Colin B. Konschak ’04 Ross A. Mugler ’84 (M.P.A. ’03) Henri LeJacques Parks ’99 Jacqueline B. Peters ’87 Melvin E. Pierce ’80 Robert V. Roussos ’78 Tara F. Saunders ’85 (M.B.A. ’92) Scott R. Sechrist ’75 (M.S. ’89) Maxine G. Somerville ’85 Christopher G. Stuart ’93 (M.A. ’94) Terrie L. Suit ’05 George W. Thompson III (M.S. ’76) Jan Trombly ’81 (M.S.Ed. ’87) Charles C. Trotter Jr. ’94 Rosemary C. Wilson ’74