Arnold Ismach

Arnold Ismach

The School's 10th dean, Arnold Ismach, led the School into a new electronic era. Ismach brought in a computer system for faculty and four computer labs for students. His nine-year deanship was marked by growth in faculty, curricula and private support. Ismach also was a dedicated professor. He fostered the growth of the Society of Professional Journalists' campus chapter, hailed as best in the nation in 1996.

Jim Lacock

Jim Lacock was not only a technician and troubleshooter; to scores of students for more than 20 years, he also was instructor and mentor. Jim gave enthusiastically to the Department of Speech, the Department of Telecommunications and Film and, since 1992, to the School. His talent, patience, persistenc

Ron Sherriffs

e and humor helped make him the defining link in the success of all productions.

Ron Sherriffs

Professor Ron Sherriffs' 32 years at UO are best remembered by his philosophy that service and outreach are vital parts of a faculty role. His professional and academic interests ranged from television direction to economic and cultural issues surrounding public broadcasting. During his career, he managed two public radio stations, wrote several books and produced more than 700 television programs, including live drama and public affairs programs. A student said it best: "A great prof. A great man."

Linda Manley

Factoring in high school work, Linda Manley has given 30 ye

Etta Howard

ars service to the University of Oregon. Manley worked in the Business Office and Office of Public Safety before becoming accounting technician at the School of Journalism and Communication. Her ambitious work ethic and unfailing good humor have set a standard for the School and UO.

Etta Howard

Etta Howard joined the School in 1979 as a clerical assistant. Her desire to assist others led to her designation as office manager. Howard helped oversee the technology-age transition from typewriters and ditto machines to word processors and laser copy machines. Her nurturing supervision will be remembered.