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HISTORICAL PAGES A g l imp s e a t s ome o f t he mo s t impo r t an t peop l e and e ven t s o f t he pa s t 120 yea r s

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FEATURED LISTEE SPOTLIGHT Sand y Hennum - En t rep reneu r and Nonp ro f i t D i re c t o r

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BUSINESS & MONEY Wha t k i nd o f l e ga c y a re you l ea v i ng ?

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TECHNOLOGY How a r t i f i c i a l i n t e l i g en c e i s i n f l uen c i ng e ve r yda y l i v i ng

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HEALTH Fou r wa y s t o redu c e s t re s s and anx i e t y f o r a happ i e r l i f e

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Thomas Edison patents motion picture camera 1891

Alice Sanger becomes the first female White House staffer 1890

George C. Blickensderfer is issued Patent No. 472,692 for the first portable typewriter 1892

Wilhelmina Beatrice Rahner Becomes the wife of Harry Houdini 1894

Mahatma Gandhi's first act of civil disobedience 1893

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Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky's ballet, "Swan Lake," premieres in Saint Petersburg, Russia 1895

F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of "The Great Gatsby," is born 1896

Bram Stoker an Irish author writes "Dracula," which is published 1897

Albert Nelson Marquis establishes Marquis Who's Who 1898

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Felix Hoffman patents "Aspirin" at the German company Bayer 1899

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Beatrix Potter Author publishes at her own expense The Tale of Peter Rabbit 1901

Frank Baum introduces children to Oz, in his book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 1900

Willis Haviland Carrier A native of Angola, New York, invents the air conditioner 1902

Wilbur and Orville Wright Brothers First to sustain a manned plane flight with a petroleum engine 1903

Charles Rolls and Henry Royce Launched their first car, the Rolls-Royce 10 hp 1904

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Albert Einstein Inventor of the photoelectric effect (quanta) of electromagnetic radiation 1905

President Theodore Roosevelt Grants protection to Indian ruins designating lands as national monuments, The Antiguities Act 1906

Artist Pablo Picasso Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, was a violent transition into cubism and a turning point in western art 1907

Jack Norworth & Albert von Tilzer Wrote and composed the #1 hit, "Take Me Out to the Ball Game," a #1 hit 1908

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President William Howard Taft Proclaimed Oregon Caves National Monument & Mukuntuweap lands now known as Zion National Park 1909

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Eugene B. Ely or C.P. Rodgers Lands his plane on the deck of the USS Pennsylvania for the first landing of a plane on a ship 1911

Congressman Stephen Benton Elkins & James Robert Mann Created legislation about interstate

trade signed into law, The Mann-Elkins Act 1910

Handy, W.C. "Father of the Blues" 1912

Henry Ford Introduced the first moving assembly line at the Ford factory in Highland Park 1913

Babe Ruth Makes his major league debut and beginning his MLB career & achieved his greatest fame as a slugging outfielder for the New York Yankees 1914

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Alexander Graham Bell & Thomas A. Watson Conducted the first telephone conversation - N.Y. to San Francisco 1915

Albert Einstein formulates general theory of relativity 1916

President WoodrowWilson With allies, U.S. Congress declares war on Germany inWorldWar I 1917

President WoodrowWilson The first U.S. President to travel to Europe in office to attend the Paris Peace Conference 1918

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Barnett, Claude Albert Created the first Black newspaper Associated Negro Press (ANP) 1919

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Marie Stopes In London, her and her husband set up a Mothers' Clinic for Birth Control, the first of its kind in Britain 1921

Edith Wharton Publishes her best-known novel, The Age of Innocence 1920

British archaeologist Howard Carter Discovers the undisturbed tomb of "King Tut" in Egypt's Valley of the Kings 1922

Huda Shaarawi, Ceza Nabarawi, & Nabawiya Moussa Three leaders of the Egyptian women's movement return to Cairo and remove their veils 1923

Edwin Hubble US astronomer proves that the nebula Andromeda further away than other stars, therefore must be a separate galaxy 1924

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Medgar Evers Civil rights activist who served as the of the NAACP and he organized voter-registration efforts and economic boycotts, and investigated crimes perpetrated against blacks 1925

John Logie Baird Gives the world's first demonstration of television to a group assembled in his attic rooms in London 1926

Charles Lindbergh US aviator Charles Lindbergh, in his single-engine plane Spirit of St Louis, flies solo across the Atlantic from New York to Paris 1927

Alexander Fleming Scottish bacteriologist who accidentally discovers a mould that selectively kills bacteria, and calls it penicillin 1928

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John Logie Baird British inventor who secures a patent for fibreoptic imaging 1929

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Louis Leakey Archaeologist finds the oldest object now in the British Museum - the chopping tool from about 1.8 million years ago while excavating in Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania, 1931

Frank Whittle British inventor takes out a patent for a jet engine 1930

Amelia Earhart US aviator lands in Ireland 15 hours after leaving Newfoundland, to become the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic 1932

Two British officers Alastair Denniston and Dilly Knox & Jerzy Rozycki, Henryk Zygalski and Marian Rejewski, along with three Polish mathemeticians succeed in breaking some of the Enigma code used by the German military and therefore, aided in saving years of war and counless lives 1933

Frédéric and Irène Joliot-Curie French chemists who discover artificial radioactivity 1934

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Howard Hughes US industrialist who sets a new speed record of 352 mph, flying a plane designed by himself 1935

Margaret Mitchell Publishes her one book, which becomes probably the best-selling novel of all time, "Gone with the Wind" 1936

Pope Pius XI Issues an encyclical, Mit Brennender Sorge, condemning the Nazi ideology of racism 1937

Grandma Moses (Anna Mary Robertson Moses) American folk artist who had her first exhibition in a local drug store at the age of 78 1938

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Otto Hahn German physicists, led by Otto Hahn, announce their discovery of nuclear fission 1939

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President Roosevelt Declares war 3 hours after his Infamy Speech on Dec. 8th against the Japanese empire in response to the devastating assault on Pear Harbor on Dec, 7th. 1941

Charlie Chaplin As an actor he created silent films. He makes the first film in which he speaks coherent dialogue and a first film ridiculing Adolf Hitler in "The Great Dictator" 1940

J. Robert Oppenheimer US physicist is appointed director of the Manhattan Project to develop a nuclear weapon 1942

Jean-Paul Sartr e French philosopher expounds his theory of existentialism in Being and Nothingness ('L'Être et le néant') 1943

Elizabeth Taylor 12-year-old actress who co-stars with a horse in the film "National Velvet" 1944

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Sadler's Wells Ballet moves to the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, now known as the Royal Ballet 1946

Primo Levi An Italian novelist who was a prisoner who survived the Auschwitz camps and was liberated by The Red Army 1945

Edwin Land US scientist who demonstrates a new device, the Polaroid camera, to the Optical Society of America 1947

Fred Hoyle British astronomer puts forward a 'steady-state' theory of the universe, in which matter is continually created 1948

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Gwendolyn Brooks US author of Annie Allen, describes in narrative verse the life of a black girl in contemporary USA 1949

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W ith a passion for helping those in need, Sandy Hennum serves as the director of Village of Hope, an organization whose mission is to promote self-worth and independence through the provision of temporary shelter and supportive services for families experiencing homelessness. Ms. Hennum ensures that she is a resource for the staff and families that come to her, as well as the community, by raising funds and passing the mission and vision of her company to the staff. Throughout her career she has been dedicated to alleviating homelessness and breaking the cycle to collaborate and help people reach their highest potential. In addition to her responsibilities with Village of Hope, she provides planning consultations and homelessness advocacy, and does speaking engagements as the chief executive officer of Hennum Consulting.

Sandy Hennum Director Village of Hope Bemidji, MN

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Ms. Hennum was inspired to enter her profession through her volunteer service, as she previously worked in health care and received an opportunity to work with people in need. This experience helped her understand that she was meant to be in a role dedicated to serving others. She earned a bachelor’s degree in community and patient education, as well as a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix. With more than three decades of experience in recreational therapy and volunteer services, she has focused her organization on supporting families and creating self-directed work teams. An avid leader in her community, she has supported many local organizations, including Bemidji Leads, Community

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Resource Connections, Community Education, and Getting Ahead in Bemidji. Looking to the future, Ms. Hennum hopes to help more people in poverty by providing them with job training and assisting them to become actively involved within their communities. To learn more about Village of Hope, please visit www.villageofhopebemidji.org.

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C ertified by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties, Wilfred W. Acholonu is a clinical pharmacy specialist and educator with over three decades of experience in the field. Dr. Acholonu became involved in his profession because he was knowledgeable about medicinal roots and plants after working with his father and was interested in further exploring how drugs worked. He began his career as a resident at the VA Medical Center in Portland, Ore., from 1983 to 1984. He continued to progress in the field as a staff pharmacist at Olin E. Teague Veteran’s Medical Center in Temple, Texas and served in a similar position at the VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla., in 1989. While working there, he also delved into education as an associate clinical professor of pharmacy practice and a clinical pharmacy specialist, remaining in the latter position since 1994. Dr. Acholonu has utilized his

Wilfred W. Acholonu Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Educator University of Florida Gainesville, FL

expertise to contribute articles to professional journals in the field. He remains a member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, and the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists. He has been featured in Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare, Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, and Who’s Who in the World. To prepare for his career, Dr. Acholonu earned a Bachelor of Science in pharmacy in 1980 and a Master of Science in pharmacology and toxicology in 1984, both from Oregon State University. He also received a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Florida in 1994. With resilience and the ability to pursue diverse interests in science, education and management, he obtained an executive Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida.

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F or more than 20 years, Nels Ackerson has practiced law and defended landowner rights, including in nationwide class action suits. Mr. Ackerson began his fruitful career in 1970 as an advisor for the Harvard Advisory Mission to the Republic of Colombia. With the knowledge he gained from that position, he became an associate at Barnes, Hickman, Pantzer & Boyd in 1971. After five years in that position, he implemented his leadership skills as chief counsel for the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on the Constitution, where he was an integral part in the passage of Title IX and subsequently was promoted to executive director. Not shying away from being a litigator and mediator, he made partner at several firms, including Campbell, Kyle & Proffitt; Sidley, Austin & Naguib in Cairo, where he opened his

Nels Ackerson Chairman Ackerson Kauffman Fex, PC Washington, DC

first American law firm; and Sommer Barnard Ackerson PC. Currently he serves as chairman of Class Corridor LLC and Ackerson Kauffman Fex, PC, which he has been affiliated with since 2001 and 2004, respectively. Mr. Ackerson is a member of the litigation section, the business and banking section, the international law section, and the administrative law section of the American Bar Association. He is also affiliated with the American Agricultural Law Association; the Center for National Policy; the National Policy Association’s food and agriculture committee; the American Chamber of Commerce in Egypt, of which he was president in 1984; and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He served on the board of editors of the Harvard Law Review from 1968 to 1971. His successful career is backed by a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University, as well as a Master of Arts in public policy and a Juris Doctor from Harvard University. He has been featured in Who’s Who in Finance and Industry, Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law, Who’s Who in the East, and Who’s Who in the Midwest.

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B orn in Chicago, Ill., life to celebrating and preserving the area’s rich cultural and geographic history for future generations. An investor with experience in the stock market and real estate, she is also a passionate conservationist who is actively involved in efforts to lessen the use of substances that are harmful to the environment. In particular, she campaigned against Dacthal, an herbicide that some scholars have claimed can be been linked to lymphoma and Parkinson’s disease. Throughout a career in which she explored multiple interests, including architecture, editing and finance, Mrs. Albert has been an accomplished artist and received several awards for her portraits and still life paintings. She is also a charter member of the National Museum of Women in the Arts, which was founded in 1987. Other Elizabeth Franz Albert has dedicated a portion of her

affiliations include American Farmland Trust, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Environmental Defense Fund, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Cousteau Society, of which she is a founding member. A former member of the Landmarks Preservation Council of Chicago, she has also bred eight champion miniature poodles. In recognition of her personal and professional achievements, as well as her dutiful civic engagement, Mrs. Albert has been included in Who’s Who of American Women, Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in America, and Who’s Who in Finance and Business. Elizabeth Franz Albert Investor University of Florida Mettawa, IL

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G ifford Harry Albright is a retired architectural engineer, educator and consultant. Mr. Albright became involved in his profession because he was driven and talented, and had artistic and mathematical talents that helped him succeed in two fields. To prepare for his career, he received a Bachelor of Architecture in engineering from The Pennsylvania State University in 1953 and a Master of Science from MIT in 1955. He began his career as a research projects director for the U.S. Naval Civil Engineers Corps from 1956 to 1958. From there, he went on to impart his knowledge to undergraduate

and graduate students as a professor of architectural engineering at The Pennsylvania State University. He continued to excel at the institution, acting as head of the architectural engineering department from 1962 to 1983, and earning status as professor emeritus of architectural engineering in 1991. He now serves as a building research consultant for G.H. Albright Associates, a position he has held since 1991. One of Mr. Albright’s career highlights was being the program director for the National Science Foundation in Washington, D.C. He has contributed to his field as the author of a technical publication titled “Planning Atomic Shelters - A Handbook” and as co-author of “An Illustrated History of Tamaqua.” Mr. Albright is an active member of the American Society for Testing and Materials, the American Concrete Institute, the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute, and the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning Engineers. He is also affiliated with Ventilation and Refrigeration Engineers, the Construction Specification Institute, the Retired Faculty Staff Club at Penn State University, and the American Institute of Architects. Mr. Albright previously served as lieutenant junior grade in the United States Naval Reserve. Gifford Harry Albright Architectural Engineering Educator and Consultant (Retired) The Pennsylvania State University State College, PA

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B acked by 40 years of prominent figure in his field. Currently the vice president of North American facilities operations for the schools segment of Sodexo, Mr. Albright has utilized his expertise in many leadership positions. In 1976 he began his career as a commissioned 2nd lieutenant for the Ordnance Corps of the United States Army and advanced to become colonel in 1999. Throughout his career he continued engineer for the chief integrated logistic support office and large caliber weapon system laboratory from 1980 to 1982. In 2002 he became a senior logistic analyst for the office of the deputy under secretary of the Army. Mr. Albright served as a senior logistician for the Office of the Secretary of the Army inWashington from 2004 to 2005 and as director of situational awareness for the office of the deputy under secretary of the Army for business transformation from 2005 to 2008. He professional experience, Joseph William Albright is a to advance, using his educational background to become a research

Joseph William Albright Management Executive Milan, TN

has been rewarded for his service with a decorated Legion of Merit, six Meritorious Service Medals, two Army Commendation Medals, an Army Achievement Medal, and recognition as a Distinguished Military Graduate. Mr. Albright holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton, a master’s degree in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College, and a Master of Science in industrial engineering from the University of Tennessee. He remains active as a member of the American National Standards Institute, the National Fire Protection Association, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Sons of the American Revolution, the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps Association, the Northwest Tennessee Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the Organization of Hope, where he has been chair of the board of directors since 2010.

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C ardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions of one of the most important parts of the human body — the heart. When dealing with complexities of the heart and its blood vessels, skilled and intelligent cardiologists like Dr. Harvey Alpern help to ensure that the organ is healthy and functioning. In order to be the best at his job, Dr. Alpern received a bachelor’s degree at Pomona College in 1960 and an MD from the University of Southern California four years later. He began his medical career as an intern at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital (now Cedars-Sinai Medical Center), where he remained and became a resident in internal medicine and cardiology. Dr. Alpern left Cedars- Sinai Medical Center in 1968 and became a cardiology fellow at St. Georges Hospital. While he has

Harvey Alpern Cardiologist Santa Monica, CA

reached many accomplishments in his career, his biggest was establishing his private practice in Santa Monica, Calif., which he ran from 1970 to 2007. Dr. Alpern has served as director of many boards, including those of Century City Hospital, the National Health Foundation, the Los Angeles Business Council, the American Heart Association, Inc., the International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators, and CSIMS. He has also served as medical director of Executive Fit Health. During his lengthy career as a cardiologist, Dr. Alpern has imparted his knowledge through his contributions to professional journals. He is affiliated with medical organizations such as the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians, and is a diplomate of both the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Medical Specialties. Presently, Dr. Alpern is practicing through Alpern Consulting Inc., providing his disability expertise to those who have been injured and are seeking legal reparations.

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K ennneth C. Althiser’s skills in geographical information systems analysis have literally put him on the map. As a GIS analyst for the arts and cultural affairs division of the city of Riverside, Calif., Mr. Althiser is responsible for consulting, conducting analyses, overseeing cartography and database design, and maintaining the database for local government applications. Specifically, he is in charge of overseeing most of the cartography and database design of local neighborhoods within Riverside. His unabating interest in mapping propelled him to the role of technical head of his team, which he has held for more than 10 years. Mr. Althiser received a bachelor’s degree in geology from Chapman University and then completed

Kenneth C. Althiser Geographic Information System Analyst The City of Riverside Riverside, CA

graduate work in micropaleontology at California State University, Long Beach. Prior to working for Riverside, he strengthened his skills with a variety of roles and responsibilities. He worked as a geoprocessing technician III for San Bernardino County for 13 years and then became a senior GIS analyst for the Redlands Institute at the University of Redlands. He also served as a liaison to Riverside County for 12 years. During his involvement in the Salton Sea Database Program, a project aimed at restoring California’s largest inland body of water from 1998 to 2007, he worked with a team to establish a decision support infrastructure of data management and analysis tools. He also published the Salton Sea Atlas for the Redlands Institute in 2013 and is the author of three published articles on mapping. Mr. Althiser, a state liaison officer for the California Geographic Information System Council, looks forward to continued career growth in the coming years. Specifically, he hopes to build upon the current community’s geography and work on publishing more writing. For more information on the city of Riverside and its divisions, visit www.riversideca.gov.

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T hor Alvegard believes that in order to be successful, one must be a leader. Dr. Alvegard has embodied those words as a medical educator and physician who prefers to aggressively treat his patients’ illnesses. He obtained a medical degree from the Free University of Berlin in 1968 and received a PhD from Lund University in 1989. Having become involved in cancer diagnosis and treatment with a focus on leukemia in 1970, he is an expert at treating Ewing’s sarcoma and osteosarcoma and has conducted research on prognostic factors in soft-tissue sarcoma, high-dose chemotherapy, bone marrow transplants, and total body irradiation. His diligence and medical experience aided him in his position at Lund University, where he was an assistant professor and diplomate, and served him in his role as director of cancer epidemiology at the same institution from 2000 to 2008. Dr. Alvegard has contributed his medical expertise to many professional journals on various

Thor Alvegard Medical Educator (Retired) Lund University Sweden

topics, including oncology, surgery and clinical immunology. He has been a board member of and economic advisor to the Scandinavian Sarcoma Group and is an active member of EMSOS, the Connective Tissue Oncology Society and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He was featured in Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare in 2011 and Who’s Who in the World from 2011 to 2016. Although retired, he is still helping to fight cancer and related diseases through his involvement in clinical trials across Spain, England, Germany, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

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A llamay E. Anderson is a retired educator who has dedicated over 50 years to the health care field. Ms. Anderson received a Bachelor of Arts from Queens College, a Master of Science in education from Fordham University, and a professional management certification from Adelphi University in 1978. Once she completed her education, she became a school food service dietitian for the New York City Board of Education, which is a role she served in for 20 years. In 1988 she began teaching home and career skills at Louis Armstrong Middle School, then continued to excel, accepting positions as a special education teacher, coordinator of AIDS resources, and adjunct home economics lecturer. Ms. Anderson’s

Allamay E. Anderson Health Care Educator (Retired) Kalamazoo, MI

skills and expertise led her to become the owner of AEA Development Service, an organization whose mission is to provide special education, support, media, technology and instructional services, in addition to professional and leadership development. She continued expanding her repertoire when she became a professional development consultant in 1978. Although retired, Ms. Anderson remains active in her field through her affiliation with the United Federation of Teachers' Retired Teachers Chapter. She has received various awards for her tireless service to her community and field, including a Positive Image Award from Key Women of America's Concourse Village Branch and a Community Service Award from New York State United Teachers. She also supports organizations for African-Americans as a member of the NAACP, for which she has been a Women’s History Month honoree and served as health chair for 10 years, and the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., which presented her with a professional award. Ms. Anderson was formerly an executive board member of the Fordham University School of Education Alumni Association.

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O phthalmologists like with specialist skills in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases of the eye and visual system. Dr. Anderson treated patients of all ages and educated future ophthalmologists. To prepare for his medical career, he earned a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. As an intern at the University of Kansas Medical Center and a resident at the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, he honed his skills to become an ophthalmologist at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Houston, Frank Gist Anderson are medically trained doctors

Texas. After leaving the clinic, he opened his own private practice in Bryan, Texas that was in operation from 1964 to 1993. In addition to practicing medicine, he served as a clinical professor of ophthalmology and professor of humanities in medicine at Texas A&M College of Medicine until 2001. Dr. Anderson is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. In his practice years, he also was a fellow of the Texas Society of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, the Texas A&M University Legacy Society, Brazos-Robertson County Medical Society and the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America. He is a co-author of “The History of Medicine in Brazos County” and has contributed articles to professional journals in the field. Dr. Anderson served as chief of surgery and president of the medical staff at St. Joseph Hospital and Humana Hospital in Bryan-College Station, Texas. He was a core investigator in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration intraocular lens study and a visiting ophthalmologist at King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He is a breeder of registered Texas Longhorn cattle. Frank Gist Anderson Ophthalmologist, Educator (Retired) Bryan, TX

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D aniel C. Andreae is an award-winning academic with many years of professional experience in the field of education, having taught 45 different subjects at universities and colleges. Dr. Andreae has always had a passion for education and a dedication to lifelong learning. He believes that education is not just an intellectual exercise and is most effective and rewarding when the head meets the heart and learning can be applied to enhance the quality of one’s life on an emotional, physical, spiritual, and social level. He holds an undergraduate degree from York University in Toronto, a Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University and a doctorate in education from the University of Toronto. Through pursuing informal education he earned a doctorate of science, specializing in neuroscience with an interest in pain management. Dr. Andreae has been an outstanding community advocate as the first executive director of the Alzheimer Society of Toronto, chair of its Patrons Council, and the longest-serving president of

Daniel C. Andreae Adjunct Associate Professor, Professor Renison University College, University of Waterloo, University of Guelph Ontario, Canada

the Ontario Association of Social Workers. He currently chairs the Patrons Council of Brain Injury Canada, the Canadian Abilities Foundation, and the interdisciplinary advisory committee for the Psychology Foundation of Canada, among other involvements. For his many notable contributions to his community and society, Dr. Andreae has received numerous awards, honors and recognitions from academic institutions, governments and several community organizations.

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L eslie P. Antalffy was born in Budapest, Hungary on October 31, 1942. Mr. Antalffy had dreams of researching, designing, developing, building and testing mechanical and thermal devices that society uses daily. He obtained a baccalaureate degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Adelaide in 1970 and a Master of Business Administration from Sam Houston State University in 1980. He is a registered professional engineer in Texas and a chartered engineer in Australia. Mr. Antalffy began his career as a mechanical engineer for T. O’Connor & Sons from 1968 to 1969. After leaving the company, he was a vessel engineer for Lummus Company Canada from 1970 to 1973 and moved up the ranks to serve as a senior vessel engineer from 1972 to 1973. Wanting to expand his knowledge, he relocated to the United States in 1973 and joined the Fluor Corporation in Houston, Texas. Upon his start, he worked as a senior vessel engineer from 1973 to 1975 and was soon promoted to principal

Leslie P. Antalffy Mechanical Engineer Fluor Enterprises Houston, TX

engineer. His abilities allowed him to progress in several leadership roles, including those of supervising mechanical engineer, mechanical engineering director, senior mechanical engineering director, and senior technical fellow. Since 2010 he has been the executive director of process technology and engineering. Mr. Antalffy has received 12 United States patents in delayed coking, contributed articles to professional journals, and presented technical papers at international conferences. He remains abreast of his field as a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and a member of numerous technical committees. He has been featured inWho’s Who in Finance and Industry, Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, Who’s Who in the South and Southwest, andWho’s Who in the World. In June 2017, he received Hydrocarbon Processing Magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Vienna, Austria.

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A cademic administrators like Dr. Peter Armacost have the responsibility of organizing and managing support systems and activities that keep educational institutions running smoothly. The president emeritus of Eckerd College and Forman Christian College, Dr. Armacost handled such tasks with ease for over five decades. To prepare for his professional career, he earned a Bachelor of Arts from Denison University in 1957 and continued his education by earning a PhD from the University of Minnesota in 1963. Later on during his career, he received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Ottawa University in 2011. Prior to his retirement, Dr. Armacost served as president of Eckerd College from 1977 to 2000 and as president and principal of Forman Christian College from 2002 to 2012. He was also a senior advisor for the Council

Peter Armacost, PhD AcademicAdministrator President Emeritus Forman Christian College St. Petersburg, FL

of Independent Colleges from 2001 to 2003 and worked for Ottawa University for a decade, serving as president and a professor of psychology. Being well-versed in academic administration, Dr. Armacost was able to secure positions as a program director for the Association of American Colleges and as dean of students and chairman of the psychology department at Augsburg College. Dr. Armacost continues to be active in his field through his memberships in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, and the American Association for Higher Education. He has also served on the boards of the United States Educational Foundation in Pakistan, the Association of American Colleges, and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. Dr. Armacost is a former Woodrow Wilson Fellow and Danforth Fellow who received a Distinguished Alumnus Citation from Denison University and was named to the Tampa Bay Business Journal Hall of Fame in 1999.

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G eraldine Armendariz is a highly respected and reputable personal injury lawyer based in San Francisco, Calif. To prepare for her career, she earned a Master of Arts in economics and Spanish from the University of California, Berkeley in 1974 and a Juris Doctor from John F. Kennedy University in 1980. Shortly after graduating, she was admitted to the U.S. District Court in California in 1981. She began her career as a legal assistant with Heller, Ehrman, White & McAuliffe and was with the San Francisco Lawyers’ Committee for Urban Affairs from 1974 to 1976. Her newfound experience helped her to obtain a position as a law clerk, and she became a public defender for the city of San Francisco in 1978. She continued to progress in her career as a law clerk in the criminal division of the Superior Court of California. Wanting to work for herself, she established her own private practice, which has been operating since 1981. Ms. Armendariz continues to be active in her field through her membership and affiliations with

Geraldine Armendariz, Esq. Lawyer San Francisco, CA

the Hispanic National Bar Association and the State Bar of California. She was featured in the seventh edition of Who’s Who in American Law, the eighth edition of Who’s Who in the World, and the 15 th edition of Who’s Who of American Women. She was also an honored member in the Trademark Women of Distinction 2016 Honors Edition. Ms. Armendariz attributes her success to caring about people, which she hopes will keep her clients returning for years into the future.

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A s a clinical nurse specialist and administrator, Marianne Saunorus Baird has a background in diagnosing and treating illnesses in patients, as well as managing the nursing staff in a health care facility. Backed by a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Loyola University Chicago, a Master of Science in nursing from Emory University, and certification as an ACLS instructor, she is well- equipped to handle the demands of the job. Ms. Baird has worked at several facilities, acting as a supervisor of surgical nursing at Rush University Medical Center from 1978 to 1980 and as director of the medical surgical unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital, where she was also an intensive care staff nurse, critical care clinical nurse specialist, and case manager for the departments of pulmonary care

Marianne Saunorus Baird Clinical Nurse Specialist, Administrator Roswell, GA

and nephrology. A clinical associate faculty member at Emory University from 1990 to 1996, Ms. Baird currently serves as a corporate director of the Magnet® recognition program at the Emory Health Center, a position she has held since 2016. In addition to showcasing her managerial abilities, she has imparted her knowledge by writing articles in professional journals, contributing to several nursing textbooks, and editing the seventh edition of the AACN Procedure Manual for Critical Care. Her affiliations include the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, for which she served on the board of directors for the Atlanta chapter from 1984 to 1986, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the American Holistic Nurses Association, the American Nurses Association, the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, and the American Organization of Nurse Executives. She received a federal traineeship from Emory University in 1980 and was named one of the Outstanding Young Women of America in 1991.

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D r. Lionel Vernon Baldwin served in academic administration for over 30 years, with his knowledge and skills aiding in his success. From its inception in 1984 until his retirement in 2000, Dr. Baldwin served as president of National Technological University. His goal was to create a nonprofit organization that offered graduate courses via satellite and led to a Master of Science. As its founder, he collaborated with engineering and management colleges across the United States. Prior to his incredible achievement of establishing a graduate learning institution, Dr. Baldwin held positions as an associate professor of civil engineering, dean, professor and acting dean for the College of Engineering at Colorado State University. He relied on his immense

Lionel Vernon Baldwin, PhD University President Academic Administrator (Retired) National Technology University Beaumont, TX

knowledge and expertise, as well as a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering, a Master of Science in chemical engineering and a PhD during his 23 years at the institution. In addition to his career as an academic administrator, Dr. Baldwin has also gained experience in the engineering field. He worked as a research engineer for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics for two years. In 1959, he left the organization and became a unit head for NASA until 1961. For a period during his time as dean and professor at Colorado State University, he also served as director of Spherix. Dr. Baldwin has received many honors throughout his lengthy career, including an award for plasma research fromNASA, the Kenneth Andrew Roe Award from the American Association of Engineering Societies, and a Distinguished Service Award from the University of Notre Dame. He also received an Innovator Award from the Society of Satellite Professionals International, Engineering Manager of the Year from the American Society for Engineering Management, Entrepreneur of the Year from the Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce, and inclusion in the Engineering Education Hall of Fame. One of Dr. Baldwin’s greatest achievements was patenting an apparatus for increasing ion engine beam density.

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D r. Royal Eugene Bales taught courses in philosophy, religion and theology to undergraduate and graduate students at Menlo College for over 25 years. To prepare for his career, Dr. Bales obtained a Bachelor of Music Education and a Master of Arts from Wichita State University in 1956 and 1960 respectively, and a PhD from Stanford University in 1968. Before making a home at Menlo College, he taught music to adolescents in Kansas Public Schools from 1956 to 1957 and again from 1959 to 1960. He switched gears to higher education as a teaching assistant at Stanford University before becoming an adjunct faculty member at Wichita State University and California State University. During his tenure at Menlo College, he held positions as an instructor of philosophy, professor, chairman of social sciences and humanities, dean of liberal arts, provost, and standing member of the president’s advisory council. He achieved emeritus status in 2000. Dr. Bales is involved in numerous

Royal Eugene Bales, PhD Philosophy Educator (Retired) Menlo Park, CA

professional and community service activities, which include acting as honorary governor of Harris-Manchester College at the University of Oxford since 1994. He was also on the board of directors of the El Camino Youth Orchestra Association from 1983 to 1987 and served as its president from 1985 to 1987. An author and contributing author of philosophical publications and papers submitted to professional journals, he continued to research in his field while completing postdoctoral studies. Dr. Bales is an active member of the American Philosophical Association and has received many grants and fellowships for his work. Additionally, Dr. Bales served as a staff sergeant in the United States Army Reserves in 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1963.

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W hen life gets to be too much and inspiration is lacking, Dr. Dawn Lois Balog, a motivational therapist, nutritionist and life coach, is there to help pull her clients through their struggles. By offering positive guidance and techniques, she assists individuals in finding the strength to get out and take on the world. Dr. Balog obtained a Bachelor of Arts from Immaculate Heart College, a Master of Science and a PhD from Donsbach University, and became certified in biofeedback therapy — a non-drug treatment in which patients learn to control bodily processes that are normally involuntary. Dr. Balog became involved in her profession because she was always interested in making a positive

difference and helping people improve their lives by reducing conflict. She began working as a program director for Life Fitness Center in Pasadena, Calif., in 1980, which was one of the highlights of her career. She left the facility in 1983 to become program director and co-founder of Lifestyle Dynamics, also in Pasadena, and later relocated to Kapalua, Hawaii, where she founded Awareness in Action, LLC. During the time she began building her private hypnotherapy and coaching practice, Dr. Balog held many Skype and phone sessions with her clients and found that she enjoyed working with each of them. It is her strong desire and dedication to be a positive influence in people’s lives that have led to her success. Outside of her career as a coach and therapist, she has also worked in alcohol rehabilitation with the CLARE Foundation in Santa Monica, Calif., and previously served on the Immaculate Heart College board of directors. She is a member of Caltech Associates, an affiliate of the California Institute of Technology. Dawn Lois Balog, PhD Motivational Therapist, Nutritionist Life Coach Awareness in Action, LLC Lahaina, HI

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E cologist and environmental scientist Bruce Lord Bandurski has over 30 years of experience in his field and a dedication that led him to have a successful career. He obtained a Bachelor of Science with honors from the Honors College of Michigan State University and completed graduate work at George Washington University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Graduate School (now Graduate School USA) in 1965 and 1966, respectively. While obtaining his undergraduate degree, he worked as a park ranger for Yellowstone National Park for one year. He then went on to obtain positions as a science reference analyst for the Division of Water Supply and Pollution Control (a predecessor of the Environmental Protection Agency)

Bruce Lord Bandurski Ecologist, Environmental Scientist (Retired) Tucson, AZ

and intelligence operations specialist for the U.S. Army. He was also an analyst planner, coordinator, branch chief, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) officer for the U.S. Department of the Interior, as well as an ecomanagement advisor, senior ecomanagement advisor and ecologist for the International Joint Commission. During the course of his career, Mr. Bandurski has made great strides, including being the originator of the no-action alternative in the federal government’s National Environmental Policy Act process. He also engineered the concept of tiered and scaled environmental impact statements, catalyzed the first strategic planning endeavor of the International Joint Commission in the U.S. and Canada, and developed the first college-level course on the NEPA process. Additionally, he developed standards for recruiting and hiring the first systems ecologist for the federal government and was its first ecomanagement advisor. Mr. Bandurski traces his ancestry to Saer de Quincy and John “Lackland,” king of England, whose resolute mother was Eleanor of Aquitaine (queen of England after she was queen of France). The 25 generations between Bruce Bandurski’s birth in 1940 and King John’s birth in 1166 included a dozen passengers arriving in North America on the ship known as the Mayflower in the year 1620. More than 100 years ago, his great-grandfather, Herbert Mayhew Lord, was listed in an early Marquis volume.

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T he human brain and its infinite possibilities have fascinated scientists for hundreds of years as they’ve come to knowmore about its functions and relation to the rest of the body, and yet, new, exciting discoveries are emerging every day to provide insight into how those functions affect how we live, work and interact with those around us. As an educator and behavioral molecular neurobiologist, Dr. Jack Barchas is interested in neuroregulators —chemical substances that regulate activity in the nervous system —and their relation to behavior and stress. Currently chair of the department of psychiatry and the Barklie McKee Henry Professor of Psychiatry atWeill Cornell Medical College, he is also psychiatrist-in- chief at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/ Weill Cornell Medical Center. In the mid-1960s, after receiving a BA

Jack D. Barchas, MD Psychiatrist Weill Cornell Medical College New York, NY

from Pomona College and an MD from the Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Barchas completed an internship at the Pritzker School of Medicine of the University of Chicago, postdoctoral training through the National Institutes of Health, and a residency at the Stanford University School of Medicine, where he would go on to become director of the Nancy Pritzker Laboratory of Behavioral Neurochemistry and associate chair of the department of psychiatry until 1987. He later served as dean of research development and neuroscience for the UCLA School of Medicine before assuming his current role. Outside of his academic appointments, Dr. Barchas is also a widely published researcher and author with more than 300 scholarly articles and book chapters to his name. Publications for which he has been an editor or co-editor include “Psychopharmacology fromTheory to Practice” and “Neuroregulators and Psychiatric Disorders,” and he also served on the editorial board of the Journal of the AmericanMedical Association from1994 to 2001. Dr. Barchas is highly involved in conversations about public policy with regard to psychiatry andmedicine, holding memberships in the American Psychiatric Association, the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research and the American Society for Neurochemistry, among others. In recognition of his commitment to upholding the values of his profession, he has received several research and academic awards, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Biological Psychiatry.

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