Archives: Class Notes
David Clarkson, BJ ’72
David Clarkson, BJ ’72, will retire at the end of February 2015 after 28 years of federal service at the USDA offices in Brookfield and Chillicothe, Missouri.
Rose Trbovich Kosanovic, BJ ’49
Rose Trbovich Kosanovic, BJ ’49, died Feb. 3, 2015.
Elise Hu, BJ ’03
Elise Hu, BJ ’03, was named NPR international correspondent and is set to open the network’s first Seoul, South Korea, bureau. Hu be responsible for covering both Koreas and Japan, as well as traveling for stories across the East Asia region.
Paul A. Thieman, BJ ’89
Paul A. Thieman, BJ ’89, died January 10, 2015.
David Marcou, BJ ’84
David Marcou, BJ ’84, of La Crosse, Wisconsin, recently published a book of poems, “Evolving Happiness,” and the third edition of “American Eyes.”
Marilyn Miller Skylar, BJ ’48
Marilyn Miller Skylar, BJ ’48, has written “Tales From A Mad Man’s Wife,” a memoir about the career of David Skylar, BJ ’49, the first student reporter to receive an expense account from the University. He went from a 20-year stint in advertising and public relations to a demanding role as publisher of 17 newspapers … Continued
Ellen Jaffe Jones, BJ ’76
Ellen Jaffe Jones, BJ ’76, was named the 2014 “PETA’s Sexiest Vegan Over 50” for her work in animal rights and trying to improve human and global health. She earned six Gold Medals in the 2014 Florida State Senior Games, ranking first in her age group in every event she qualified for at the local … Continued
Frank F. Hash, BJ ’47
Frank F. Hash, BJ ’47, died Jan. 3, 2015.
Elsie Dickson Barks, BJ ’45
Elsie Dickson Barks, BJ ’45, retired as president and publisher of Barks Publications Inc. on Dec. 31, 2014, after working for 63 years at the trade journal and book publishing company founded by her husband, Horace Barks, in 1951. Elsie Barks was hired by United Press while still a senior in the School of Journalism … Continued