In our 5th issue for 2018, we feature Karen Hasara. She was the 2018 Athena Award recipient given by Illinois Women In Leadership this summer. Her political career is impressive and she continues to mentor women on how best to approach a career in politics. Story by Julie Cellini.
Andrea Braundmeier-Fleming’s research at SIU School of Medicine may someday provide women with an early detection test for the discovery of ovarian cancer. In this issue, you can read about this and the story of Lois Strom who is under treatment for ovarian cancer that was discovered late. Lois is on the Denim & Diamonds committee whose past fundraising efforts have gone to fund the research of Dr. Braundmeier-Fleming. Story by Hillary LaMontagne.
Jackie Jackson, an influential English professor who helped Sangamon State University get started in Springfield. Her students say her teaching style was instrumental in making them a better writer and teacher as well. Cinda Ackerman Klickna tells us all about this and the impact she has had on her students and our community.
The Springfield Art Association is fortunate to have an Executive Director, Betsy Dollar, who is tireless in her promotion of the arts in Springfield. Karen Ackerman Witter tells us about Betsy and all the work she is doing to keep the arts alive in our community.
Top executives at BUNN join together to lead this year’s United Way campaign. Desiree Logsdon a member of Team BUNN tells us what the plans are to make this year’s campaign a success.
Bill Harmon, Ag Professor at LLCC tells us about the exciting new initiatives ahead for their Ag program. This year LLCC’s Ag department was gifted the proceeds of an $18 million Kreher Farm Perpetual Charitable Trust. We share with you all the good news ahead for graduates of their Ag program.
Gus Gordon in ArtScene tells all about the past season at the MUNI. We share great pictures from all the shows.
HomeScene presents the beautiful home of Jeanette and John McCarthy. A lake home in a peaceful cul-de-sac along Lake Springfield. The layout of the home is perfect for the family that likes to entertain with floor to ceiling views of the lake.
All this an more in the latest edition of Springfield Scene Magazine.
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