Reflections from Professor Emeritus William Kauth

Gone fishin' Professor Emeritus Bill Kauth

Lexington native and Professor Emeritus William Kauth ’64 recently took time away from his golf game in the Sunshine State to reflect on his career in the Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (HPERD) at Illinois State University.

Satisfying work in the field of play

ISU recreation and park administration alumni Katie Jones (left) and Jennifer Bruggeman (right) with Professor Barbara Schlatter (center)

Jennifer Bruggeman, assistant superintendent of recreation at St. Charles Park District, graduated in 2006 with dual degrees in program management and commercial recreation. Overseeing five full-time supervisors who run the waterpark, before and after school program, athletics, the teen center, and special events, Bruggeman’s workdays are eventful and ever-changing! When we chatted, she had been