Decade: 1970-79
Tom Steinert-Threlkeld, BJ ’76
Tom Steinert-Threlkeld, BJ ’76, died Oct. 20 in Bethel, Conn. He was the editorial director of B2B Publishing at IBT Media.
Lauren Yarger, BJ ’77
Lauren Yarger, BJ ’77, co-directed the first New England Christian Writers Retreat Oct. 18-20 in Plainfield, N.H.
Drew Babb, BJ ’68, MA ’70
Drew Babb, BJ ’68, MA ’70, recently created a one-man show called “The 100 Greatest TV Spots of All Time.” An award-winning advertising creative director, Babb developed the program for film, business and journalism schools. It has also been shown at museums and film festivals.
Jeanne Reynolds, BJ ’78
Jeanne Reynolds, BJ ’78, has earned the International Association of Business Communicators accreditation designation. Reynolds is director of corporate communications and media relations at Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company in Columbia, S.C.
John Heisler, BJ ’76
John Heisler, BJ ’76, is the senior associate athletics director for media relations at the University of Notre Dame. His ninth and 10th books were released this fall: “Faith Restored: The Resurgence of Notre Dame Football” and a revised and updated second edition of “100 Things Notre Dame Fans Should Know & Do Before They … Continued
Oline H. Cogdill, BJ ’74
Oline H. Cogdill, BJ ’74, was honored with the 2013 Raven Award from the Mystery Writers of America. Established in 1953, the award recognizes outstanding achievement in the mystery field outside the realm of creative writing. The Raven was presented during the annual Edgar Awards gala in May. Cogdill has been a journalist for more … Continued
Mark Godich, BJ ’79
Mark Godich, BJ ’79, is the author of Tigers vs. Jayhawks: From the Civil War to the Battle for #1 (Ascend). He has been a senior editor at Sports Illustrated since 1995.
John Kurzweil, MA ’78
John Kurzweil, MA ’78, died two weeks after his 58th birthday on Nov. 9, 2010, after a three-year battle with amyloidosis. During the last few months of his life, he was planning but could not complete a 20th anniversary celebration of California Political Review, the magazine of his California Public Policy Foundation. His legacy continues … Continued
James E. Witek, MA ’70
James E. Witek, MA ’70, died June 9, 2013.
Paula Hrbacek, BJ ’77
Paula Hrbacek, BJ ’77, just published her fifth book: “Day Camp in Hawaii.” It a complete program guide for summer camp or summer school for elementary age students.