John Arends ’77: Bringing the story of Jack Trice to life
August 30, 2010 by admin
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John Arends first wrote about Iowa State football player Jack Trice in the 1980s. Now, nearly 90 years after Trice’s death, the screenplay he initially wrote in the 1980s will be performed at a Chicago-area theater. Arends’ ultimate dream is for the story to be transformed into a movie.
Denver, Colo., Aug. 5, 2010, at Rock Bottom Restaurant
August 16, 2010 by admin
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On Aug. 5, 2010, alumni, friends, Greenlee Director Michael Bugeja, and ISU faculty gathered in downtown Denver for a reception hosted by Greenlee namesakes Bob and Diane Greenlee. Faculty members were in town for a journalism conference, and Society members were invited to join the festivities.
Minneapolis, Minn., Aug. 4, 2010, at Loon Cafe
August 6, 2010 by admin
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On Aug. 4, 2010, about 25 alumni and friends gathered at The Loon Cafe in downtown Minneapolis for a gathering of the Society of Alumni and Friends. We were joined by Barbara Mack, an ISU journalism faculty member who helped form the Society. Also there were alumni from several eras — 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s — as well as a few current students or recent grads.
Minneapolis set to go; Denver details finalized (Aug. 4, Aug. 5)
July 30, 2010 by admin
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Two events are on tap for the ISU journalism Society of Alumni and Friends next week: Minneapolis Aug. 4 and Denver Aug. 5. Please join us in either city to meet with other alumni and ISU faculty members. Complete event and RSVP information on our Events page.
Scott Stanzel ’95: From White House to the West Coast
July 22, 2010 by admin
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Scott Stanzel spent most of his career in politics, after graduating from Iowa State in 1995. Now, the former deputy press secretary for President George W. Bush has set out on his own, forming a Seattle public relations agency. The transition has been challenging — and rewarding.
Society of Alumni and Friends is here to help
July 2, 2010 by admin
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Think it was tough when you left Iowa State for the real world? Imagine it from the eyes of today’s college grads. The Society of Alumni and Friends is an effort to help those young journalists and communicators find their way, and to help mid-career alumni make a switch.