Elmhurst College: Alumni

Q&A: Career Transitions Workshops
Two alumni and a career coach talk about lessons learned in last spring’s career workshop series.

Elmhurst Students Win Buck Award
Award provides funds for travel opportunities.

Celebrating Our Legacy Families
The College’s annual Legacy Family Brunch honored families with deep Elmhurst roots.

Alumni Directory Update
New resource will be available in September 2010.

50-Year Club Out in Force for Homecoming
Chilly fall temperature, football loss don’t dampen nostalgic reminiscences.

College Honors Alumni with Merit Award
The College will honor three alumni for outstanding contributions to the College and their communities.

Discover Greece
Join the Alumni Association for a 15-day tour!



Pete DiCianni '88 was elected mayor of Elmhurst in April 2009 after a hotly contested race. Prior to his election, Pete authored a state bill to provide insurance coverage for children diagnosed with autism who need therapy services. The landmark legislation was endorsed by the Chicago Sun Times and profiled in the Chicago Tribune was was passed into law last year. Jacques Paul Klein ’61 , retired as the Under Secretary-General of the United Nations, and was recently presented the Order of King Dmitar Zvonimir with sash and morning star by Croatian President Stejpan Mesic. The award, which is named after the 11th century King of Croatia, is presented to “Croats or foreigners in peace or in war for achievements benefiting the Croatian people and the Republic of Croatia.” Typhanie Monique Coller ’95 released her newest CD, Yuletide Groove (Tyme Records). Typhanie’s recent record was covered in the Chicago Tribune by Howard Reich, a critic. Reich referred to Typhanie as “one of the city’s most promising vocalists”, stating that “her instrument is a bit throatier, her scat singing more polished, her ballad work more simple and direct…” than her last album. James Kryshak ’06 is on the fast track to stardom after a recent audition at the New York Metropolitan Opera. In January 2009, the high-lyric tenor was selected as one of two singers from the Upper Midwest to move on to the semifinals of the Met’s National Council auditions. Nicole Lapwing '07 first-year music director at Queen of Peace High School, was awarded the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Heart of the School award in April 2009. In her short tenure at Peace, she has reintroduced a music honor society, TRI-M, and planned a spring break music trip to New York City. Don Smarto ’68 accepted the Excellence in Media Award (Angel Award™) for his book Mended by God: The Tony Pack Story. The book, Don’s ninth, is an inspirational account of a nearly fatal car accident and the courage and faith Tony Pack’s family demonstrated as they went through the range of emotions associated with the tragedy. Past Angel award winners include Bill Cosby, George Burns, Tom Hanks, Roy Rogers, Michael Caine and Steve Martin. More Class Notes Submit Your Class Notes

Alumni Benefits
The perks and rewards of an Elmhurst education don’t end on graduation day. As an alumnus or alumna of the College, you’ll enjoy exclusive programs, events, services, and opportunities for years to come.

Volunteer Opportunities
Your Elmhurst family needs you! And there are many ways to get involved and help the next generation of Elmhurst students.

Meet the Alumni Association Board
The members of the Alumni Association Board serve as a vital link between you and your alma mater. Find out who they are and what they do.