UT Dallas Magazine - Winter 2012 - (Page 42)

IN MEMORIAM Arthur I. Middlebrook 1930-2011 When Arthur Middlebrook retired, he put his energies into volunteer work. For years, he spent most of his weekdays at one of several Richardson public schools mentoring students who needed a little boost. At UT Dallas, he was a member of the Eugene McDermott Library’s History of Aviation Collection (HAC) Advisory Council. Shortly before his death, he traveled with the group to San Jose, Calif., to view the private memorabilia of Dr. James Davilla, an aviation and aerospace enthusiast who also serves on the HAC council. Middlebook was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church Richardson and more recently Highland Park United Methodist Church where he was active in global mission programs and the volunteer center. He was born in Sturgis, S.D., on Nov. 18, 1930. After a stint in the U. S. Air Force, Middlebrook worked for Collins Radio, which moved him to Richardson in 1959. He served as a vice president for Rockwell International and Electrospace. Remembrances of University Faculty, Staff and Friends Louis A. Beecherl Jr. 1926-2011 Louis Beecherl’s generosity and guidance helped fuel UT Dallas’ growth and vision. A former chairman of The University of Texas System's Board of Regents, his leadership and numerous contributions shaped the University’s education goals and helped establish excellence in attracting top faculty and students. Beecherl established two distinguished professorships, a faculty chair and a distinguished chair, all in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at UT Dallas. Beecherl also established the Louis Beecherl Jr. Graduate Fellowship. In addition, he was a member of the UT Dallas Laureates, a donor recognition society that honors cumulative lifetime giving of $1 million or more to the University. UT Dallas was among dozens of area beneficiaries of Beecherl’s civic-mindedness and generosity over the last three decades. In addition to his service with the UT System board, he was chairman of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, and was a strong supporter of hospitals and medical institutions in North Texas. Beecherl was born Feb. 10, 1926, in Dallas and graduated from Tulane University and The University of Texas with Bachelor of Science degrees after his World War II service in the U.S. Navy. He was chair and chief executive officer of Texas Oil & Gas Corp. from 1957 to 1977 and served as chairman of the Texas Water Development Board of the Department of Water Resources from 1980 to 1986. He was appointed to the UT System Board of Regents in 1987 by Gov. Bill Clements, and in 1989 he was elected chairman of the board. Jack and Jane Hamilton Jack also sat on the board of the Frontiers of Flight Museum, which houses parts of the library’s aviation collection. In January 2011, the Jack and Jane Hamilton Opportunity Fund for the History of Aviation Collection was established, providing a permanently endowed source of support for the ongoing care and operation of the HAC. Jane served on the board of the Callier Center Foundation from 2002 to 2010. Through their longtime relationship with the Communities Foundation of Texas, the Hamiltons supported numerous projects at the Callier Center. The Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital unit of Baylor University Medical Center is named after the couple. Jack Hobart Hamilton 1926-2011 Jane Hamilton 1928-2011 Jack Hobart Hamilton and his wife, Jane Hamilton, were longtime UT Dallas supporters. Jack was a key figure in the growth of the Eugene McDermott Library’s History of Aviation Collection and Jane supported UT Dallas through her service as a trustee of the Foundation for the Callier Center for Communication Disorders. The former president of Teledyne Geotech, Jack was a staunch supporter of aviation history who served as co-chairman of the History of Aviation Collection (HAC) Advisory Council. Jack gave more than his time and expertise to the collection. A gift from the Jack and Jane Hamilton Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas aided McDermott Library’s plans to purchase the A.E. Ferko Collection of World War I documents and photographs. It is one of the finest such collections in the world. 42 utdallas.edu “The Hamiltons were great friends to our University,” “Louis was a valued friend and mentor to me. He played said Dr. Aaron Conley, vice president for developa key role in my decision to come to UT Dallas as ment and alumni relations. “They provided support president, and his support of UT Dallas, through his for several programs at UT Dallas, including the generosity and valued counsel, has been critical as we aviation collection and the Callier Center. Their have advanced in name and stature,” said UT Dallas support, encouragement and friendship will be missed.” President David E. Daniel. “Louis’ passionate support of higher education in this state left a great legacy that will benefit many generations to come.” http://www.utdallas.edu

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of UT Dallas Magazine - Winter 2012

UT Dallas Magazine - Winter 2012
Contents
On Campus
From the Lab
Arts and Culture
Courtside Success
Athletics
Research Is Teaching
Town and Gown
In Your Footsteps: An Alumni Perspective
Alumni Notes
In Memoriam
Hindsight

UT Dallas Magazine - Winter 2012