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Developing the Minds of Men(Bill Berner, 2003) |
Rec. Year: 2003 | Added: 1/26/2023 | Uploaded by: Paul L.
Comments: 2 Page views: 1077 Duration: 01:02:00
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Bill Berner was a constant presence during my years in Club. From his obit, I learned he was part of a Navy group assigned to China during WWII, and later served as an educational service officer at Guam Naval Base. He joined the housing staff at Purdue University as manager of Men’s residence “X” (now Meredith Hall) in 1955. He was close with every Glee Club director from Stewart to Breed, and also aquatinted with R.B. Stewart and President Hovde, who he considered the greatest man he ever knew.
From Julie Ricciardi:
He was just an amazing supporter of PMO. In every way. He spoke up for us when we were needing advocates on campus; he gave; he attended.
He was just cool and kind and smart and funny. Totally accessible as an older person and knew pop culture and could connect with anyone. Back in the day we connected donors to the students and their awards.
Long after he passed I still had the “call Bill Berner” reoccurring calendar invite on my outlook. I just didn’t want to take it off. He was such a good mentor.
Chapters
4 Al Stewart: Truly an educator
6 Growth and development as people
7 Musical exposure/ repertoire
8 How does the Glee Club showcase Purdue?
10 Multiple sclerosis connection
11 Connections to different directors
13 Growth as an individual, through music
14 President Hovde: The greatest man I’ve ever known
16 The character reflected through the individuals
18 Retirement and steak recipes
21 Leadership of student to student
Commentary
Thank you for posting this interview with my dad! The Glee Club and all the wonderful interactions and special friendships meant the world to my dad.
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Beth Schugon 2/18/2023 |
What a wonderful interview with my father! Loved watching it. Thanks so much for this, he loved the Glee Club, and all the students he connected with over the years.
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Chris Dodgeon 2/20/2023 |
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Mentioned in video: Alan Bogovich, Bart Finn, Bill Luhman, Bob Ford, Bob Griffiths, Brian Breed, Brian Holstine, Dan Finn, Hovde, Isaac Peltynovich, Jae Kellog, Jim Griffiths, Julie Ricciardi, Mike Needham, Nathan Mammen, R.b. Stewart, Ray Traylor, Russel J. Wunderlich, Steve Shane, Todd Miller, Wade Lintz, William Griffiths. Add another tag.