Story gets former classmates back in touch
I commend you on the magazine's professional look and interesting articles. One in particular - "Matters of Intelligence" [winter 1999], featuring former CIA agent Allen Cannon '73 - caught my eye.

I met Allen in the summer of 1973 when we were students at the Russian School of Norwich University in Vermont. Though I had also studied the language at ODU, beginning in my senior year, I did not know Allen then. I had heard he had joined the CIA, but had lost track of him since our Russian School days. I now live in my home area of Northern Virginia again and plan to look him up. Thanks for being the "connector."

I also want to thank two outstanding teachers I had at ODU. Dr. Leonid Mihalap and Professor John Fahey both introduced me to Russian language and culture, as well as to the Russian School summer program. Because of their commitment to building ODU's program at the time and their skills as teachers, I received a solid education in the language and have maintained a 31-year love affair with it ever since. I have used it professionally in the past and continue to speak Russian with friends and colleagues today.

Coincidentally, it was their inspiration and love of Russian that is motivating me today to pursue a career change - teaching Russian to middle and upper school students in an independent school.

- David French '70
Arlington, Va.

I sincerely enjoyed my last alumni magazine. As a result of one article, I even called Al Cannon ["Matters of Intelligence," winter 1999], a classmate I haven't seen in almost 30 years. We have had similar experiences in the intelligence business. I, too, quit after nine years to pursue a doctorate.

I was so inspired I wrote a "favorite professor" story. The story may not be great but the teacher was. I know many of his students would agree.

Thanks for the great magazine.

- John A. Fahey '72
Harrisonburg, Va.

Constant Hall renovation is good news for business college
I enjoyed reading my alumni magazine and catching up on the developments at ODU, and what some of the alumni having been doing since leaving school.

The Constant Hall building looks great. I am glad to see the business college occupying the building. I hope this will serve to boost enrollment and funding for the college's business programs.

- Brian A. Rountree '93
Richmond, Va.

Lost and found
I recently was pleased to receive the alumni magazine, the first I can recall, although I graduated in 1993.

I'm glad you found me! I am using my degree in physical therapy, living and working in beautiful rural Maine. I would enjoy hearing from faculty and/or former classmates. My e-mail address is: parsniplady@yahoo.com.

- Kay Levine '93
Sullivan, Maine

Thanks for the story
I am still trying to recover from the shock of the university even thinking of me for such a story ["Trailblazers," winter 2000]. I am very honored by this gesture.

I also must pass on my personal thanks to Joan Coates for writing such a complimentary and enlightening article and Chuck Thomas for the photography. His traveling to Northern Virginia to do a series of shots made me feel very important. Please thank your entire staff for a well-done issue of the magazine.

- Ronald Horne '69
Arlington, Va.

Remembering the early Norfolk Division days
I was pleased to see my name in Old Dominion University magazine's Class News section [winter 2000]. I was listed as George Peer '38, when it was supposed to be George Peek.

My two years at the Norfolk Division were splendid ones for me and I went on to Charlottesville for a B.A. (1940) and M.A. (1941). Then, like most of my class, I had almost five years in the military. I taught at Arizona State University from 1964 to 1981, serving as professor of political science and dean of the College of Liberal Arts.

The faculty I had at the Norfolk Division were outstanding, and inspired me to go on to graduate school. The professors I remember with special fondness were in biology (I also served as a lab instructor), economics, English and Greek.

I read the Old Dominion University magazine carefully, and am really thrilled at such marvelous progress. A few years back one of my Ph.D. students served on your faculty and was an assistant dean, Beverly Bryant.

- George Peek '38
San Diego, Calif.

Calling all Canterbury Center alumni
The Canterbury Center for Episcopal Campus Ministry at Old Dominion is reaching out to establish contact with the many wonderful students and faculty that have shared in its fellowship.

To assist in this, I am excited to announce a new Web site, www.canterbury.org. This will allow alumni, faculty and students to keep up with the ministry's activities and events, and offer the chance to explore its history. In addition, the Web page has a section for sending messages. While at the site, please register your address so that we may contact you for special events.

There is always an open invitation to visit the center, located at 1526 West 49th St. We'd love to see you! There is worship every Thursday at 12:30 p.m.; as always, lunch and great conversation follow.

- Paul E. Dickson Jr. '87
Norfolk, Va.

Great sports coverage
We thoroughly enjoy reading the magazine in its new format. We are big ODU basketball fans and think the sports section is nice. Keep up the great work!

- Denise Becker Foster '87
Richard Foster '86
Chesapeake, Va.