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Brad Englert is the founder of Brad Englert Advisory and an author, advisor, and technologist. Mr. Englert worked for Accenture for 22 years, including 10 years as a partner. He then served the University of Texas at Austin for eight years, including seven years as the Chief Information Officer ( CIO ). During Brad’s career with Accenture, a global management consulting and technology services firm, he worked in a variety of information technology leadership and operational roles for large, complex institutions of higher education (Ohio State, U of Michigan, U of Illinois, Cal State), state

Bryan J. Taylor is a chemistry teacher at East Aurora High School and a proud member of the North Central College Class of 2013 . Before attending North Central he grew up in a single parent household in the northern suburbs where he graduated from Prairie Ridge High School. It was here that he discovered his love of teaching high school, particularly chemistry. Education was always important to his family, particularly his uncle (for whom this scholarship is named); he pushed Bryan to not only do his best, but also to find something that he loves to do. Bryan thanks his uncle for this each

In 1934, a promising high school honor student by the name of Burton Bauernfeind received a letter from North Central College’s President Rall informing him that he received a scholarship. This scholarship was in the amount of $100 and would be given in $25 dollar increments over the next four years. By 1938 Burton and his college sweetheart (and future wife), Marjorie Heinmiller ’38 graduated from North Central College. Over the years, Burton enjoyed a successful career with Prudential Life Insurance that spanned almost 40 years, enabling him to provide a fulfilling life for his wife and

This scholarship fund has been established by the Class of 1951, in memory of Phyllis J. Ebinger, who died suddenly of leukemia during her senior year. This scholarship is a lasting memorial to Phyllis as she related to not only the senior class but also to the entire student body. She dedicated her years of education to the high ideals of her personal life and the college she loved, as she prepared for a career of serving others, sharing a positive, enthusiastic spirit in daily life. Phyllis will always be remembered as a beautiful young woman whose personality and presence created a sense

The Class of 1965 Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by members of the Class of 1965 Homecoming and Gift Committee to honor their 50th Reunion. Class Reunion Scholarships are a North Central College tradition among alumni celebrating a milestone reunion.

Dane Scag ’41 received his B.A. in physics and mathematics from North Central College and completed a M.A. in physics from the University of Illinois in 1942. He accepted a job teaching physics and math to military personnel. After completing his master’s degree in nuclear physics at the University of Illinois, Scag joined the teaching and research staff at Princeton University. Princeton offered Scag tenure and a permanent home at the university. He was also offered the opportunity to be the director of the newly opened Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, a high-energy physics lab. He

Dr. K. Darrell Berlin ’55 , a distinguished scientist, inventor and author, is the first Regents Professor named at Oklahoma State University and a special consultant to the National Institutes of Health. After graduating from North Central College, Darrell attended the University of Illinois and earned a Ph.D. in 1958. He also worked as a post doctoral fellow at the University of Florida from 1958-1960. Over the years, Darrell received numerous honors and awards for his teaching and outstanding research accomplishments. He is an inventor with 27 patents and has written a textbook. His

When David ’65 and Ruth (Neuman) ’65 Arendsen were asked “what brought you to North Central College?”, they nearly answered in unison, “our parents.” It also didn’t hurt that Ruth’s parents and three siblings, and David’s sister, also attended North Central. This Cardinal Couple came from Cardinal families! Ruth grew up in the Austin area of Chicago and her father was a Methodist minister; David was from Michigan. They both enrolled without visiting the College first, and after meeting their second year, they started on a journey that has lasted nearly 60 years. Ruth knew she wanted to teach

“There is no time left for anything but to make peace work a dimension of our every waking activity.” – Elise Boulding Dr. Jacob Sackmann was a Religion Professor at North Central College from 1958 until his untimely death in 1976 at the age of 50. Dr. Sackmann was listed as one of North Central’s Top 10 Professors in 1988. Jay Sackmann, as he was known among faculty and students alike, was born in Ashley, North Dakota. He earned his B.A. at Westmar College, his B.D. at Evangelical Theological Seminary, and his Ph.D. at Boston University School of Theology. A Phi Delta Kappa member, Jay was