September 2012

In this issue, we tell stories of graduates whose paths have gone in unanticipated directions. Some discovered within themselves the need to do an about-face in life while others turned on a dime due to unforeseen, even tragic, circumstances. For all, however, it's been a life of which they never dreamed.

Tragedy spurs advocacy
A son's death lands grad on "Food, Inc." and fighting for safer food.

A starlet's story
A Hollywood actress left behind the silver screen to teach.

Honoring a brother's last request
Holocaust survivor builds bridges of reconciliation.

Actor to the rescue -- of tigers
Alumnus found his way from stage and screen to wildlife conservation.

Walking the walk
Doc's career path moved from corporate world to waiting tables to treating cancer.

Second chances
UC professors help Cincy's unemployed re-enter the workforce.

Trading the courtroom for a classroom
Find out why one grad ditched her legal career to pursue teaching.

Remembering Louise Nippert    
A look at the modest side of UC's philanthropic alumna.

Neil Armstrong taught at UC
UC mourns loss of most famous professor

Departments

Sports
UC grad represents a stable of former Bearcats in the NFL.
UC and Xavier will continue 'Crosstown' rivalry game at U.S. Bank Arena.

Letters to the Editor
Memories of WWII, Neil Armstrong and NCAA champs

Campus News
Santa Ono named interim UC president
Medical breakthroughs, architecture accolades and more
UC's academic calendar moves from quarters to semesters

In Focus Photo Feature
Festival of colors

Alumni Connection
Pharmacy degree yields to 'meaty career'
Cintas president embraced change on way to top
Honors at 2012 UC Distinguished Alumni Celebration
Homecoming 'Flashback' -- Bearcats host Miami Saturday, Oct. 6
UCAA offers career assistance

On Campus Yesterday
Remembering Jack Twyman, 1955