Fall 2001
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Alumnus Clyde Willian was elected as the new chairman of the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Board of Trustees during the board’s September meeting. He succeeds Terre Haute Attorney Guille Cox who served for six years as board chairman. Cox becomes chairman of the trustees’ board affairs committee and also serves on the investment/management and executive and planning committees. Willian had served as vice chairman of the board. He graduated with honors from Rose-Hulman in 1952, earning a degree in chemical engineering. Willian has been a trustee since 1989. In 1995, Rose-Hulman presented him with an honorary doctor of engineering degree for his professional accomplishments and service to the college. Willian is a noted intellectual properties attorney and a retired partner from the Chicago-based law firm of Sidley, Austin, Brown and Wood. He has represented numerous multi-national clients and serves as the general counsel to the Licensing Executives Society International, Inc., a worldwide organization promoting technology transfer. Willian also serves as a trustee for the Hadley School for the Blind. Elected as the new vice chairman of the board is Don Scott, chairman and CEO of the Sycamore Agency in Terre Haute. Re-elected as the board’s treasurer was Hal Brown (’57) and Mike Thomas (’64) will serve another term as the board’s secretary.
Percopo Fellowship Helps Rose-Hulman Grads Pursue Harvard MBA Rose-Hulman alumni interested in pursuing an MBA from Harvard University can receive financial assistance by qualifying for a fellowship created by Rose-Hulman alumnus Michael Percopo (’43). One Rose-Hulman alumnus has already benefited from the Michael W. Percopo and Catharine W. Percopo Fellowship Fund. The amount of monetary support will be based on the student’s financial need. "Early in my career, I realized that an engineering education combined with an MBA would be important to a successful career in business," Percopo said. "I want to help other Rose-Hulman graduates whose goal is to earn an MBA from Harvard." Percopo used his chemical engineering degree from Rose-Hulman along with his Harvard MBA to become a successful international business executive. He retired as president of Squibb International. He currently serves as president of MWP Associates International. "I strongly encourage any alumnus who has at least three years of management experience to consider applying for the fellowship," stated Percopo, who is a member of the Rose-Hulman Board of Trustees. Interested alumni should contact the Harvard MBA Financial Aid Services, Baker Library, Soldiers Field, Boston, MA 02163 or via phone at 617-495-6640. While Considering Your Estate Plan...Consider Rose-Hulman A variety of planned giving arrangements are available to alumni and friends of Rose-Hulman. From a simple will bequest to gift annuities and trusts, our Development Office can assist you and your attorney or financial advisor to insure Rose-Hulman’s future and our Vison to Be the Best while offering lifetime income and tax advantages to you! CONSIDER ROSE-HULMAN. For more information and our brochure, A Guide to Creative
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