Bobby Carmichael (’67) was recently nominated as professor emeritus at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Prior to his nomination, he was retired after 38 years as a professor of tax and financial accounting. Carmichael received his doctorate from the University of Florida and was a CPA in both Texas and Florida.

Emory

The September 23, 2009, edition of the USA Today featured a sports-section cover story on Ernie Harwell (’40), who said goodbye to Detroit Tigers fans at Comerica Park. The 91-year-old, who called baseball games for 55 years, including 42 with the Tigers, has incurable cancer and received a terminal diagnosis. Harwell and his wife, Lulu, who’s 90 and in good health, have been married for 68 years after meeting in college at Emory University.

Indiana

David Kemker (’84) has taken a winding path to directing movies, working in advertising and writing for television, but he seems to be finding his way with his directoral debut, Zombie Dearest. “I remember creating an advertising campaign at IU,” the former Eminent Archon says, “and it was utterly thrilling to me.” The movie, which was released in October of 2009, has been gathering critical acclaim, including the Audience Favorite Award at Los Angeles’ First Time Film Festival. Zombie Dearest is available at anthemdvd.com, amazon.com, Netflix and other retail outlets.

Georgia

Austin Scott (’92), a current member of the Georgia House of Representatives, recently walked 1,015 miles through his home state as part of the “Walk of Georgia,” a way to connect with citizens. His primary concern, which was discussed many times on his trip, was how the average person is going to weather the current economic crisis, followed closely by questions on state funding for public education. Most of his collegiate experience is directly derived from Sigma Alpha Epsilon. In an interview with The Red and Black, the campus newspaper, Scott claimed that the Fraternity was his sole student organization during his undergraduate years, the one to which he gave all his time. After returning from the trip across the state, Scott plans to undergo a campaign for state governor.

Iowa State

The Iowa State University Alumni Association awarded Lawrence Cunningham (’02) its James A. Hopson Alumni Volunteer Award, one of the most prestigious awards it gives to alumni. Established in 1999, the award recognizes ISU graduates, aged 40 and under, who demonstrated early volunteer leadership in the association and its related activities. Cunningham, who currently works as an account executive for Learfield Communications/Cyclone Sports Properties, is past chairman and a current member of the ISU Alumni Association’s Young Alumni Council. He is also a past executive board member for the Young Professionals of Iowa and the Young Professionals of Ames and is currently the regional job ambassador of Young Professionals of Iowa and community service co-chair for Rotary Club of Greater Des Moines.

Memphis

George Flanigen IV (’81), was elected as chairman of the board for the Grammy Association in June. Flanigen, co-owner of Deaton Flanigen Productions, has worked in the music and film industries his entire career, partnering with clients such as Walt Disney, ABC, Warner Brothers and Sony music on projects as varied as music videos for country artists and the creation of ABC’s Monday Night Football program. His production work has earned him and his team four Grammy nominations in the Best Short Form Music Video category. In addition to his duties as chairman, Flanigen is working on a three-hour network-television special, The CMA Music Festival.

Minnesota

A group of brothers from the early 1990s returned to its roots at the Golden Gophers’ first game at their new field, the TCF Bank Stadium, in September. After an on-campus event with the undergraduate chapter, the men went to the game — held in the first new stadium for a Big Ten team since 1960 — where Minnesota defeated Air Force, 20-13. Pictured are (from left): Dave Lillquist (’91), Steve Lysen (’92), Andy Kuehnel (’91), Pat Leach (’92) and Steve Mayeron (’91).

Mississippi

Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour (’69) has again been named chairman of the Republican National Committee. In addition, Barbour will also become president of the Republican Governors Association. He recently hosted the bi-partisan National Governors Association meeting in Biloxi, Mississippi, demonstrating the resilience of the Mississippi Gulf Coast under his leadership since the region was devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Over the next two years, Barbour will oversee his party’s efforts in more than three dozen gubernatorial races.

Northern Iowa

Lt. Col. Harold Turner (’77) of the National Guard recently had an interesting opportunity: to swear his son into the military while sitting thousands of miles away, stationed in Iraq. Turner’s son, Brett, planned to follow in his father’s footsteps by enlisting in the Iowa National Guard. Turner, a logistics planner for the 34th Infantry Division, told his son to wait – because he would be there at the swearing-in ceremony after a year-long deployment. But plans changed, and his son enlisted earlier than expected, leading the elder Turner to find a different way to be with his family. During the online-connect session, he looked at the computer screen to see not only his Brett but also his other son, Grant, as well as his wife and parents-in-law.

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