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Faizal Chaudhury, Faizal Chaudhury, Meg Miner
Faizal Chaudhury, Faizal Chaudhury, Meg Miner
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Chaudhury recalls a conversation with Myers during a Sophomore year reception at Myers' house about being a Renaissance Man and the value of liberal arts education in achieving that level of knowledge. He also shares memories of living in I-House (the International House, located in Kemp Hall). Chaudhury says Myers had an interest in acquiring a book by Tagore, an Indian poet of Bangladeshi origin but that Chaudhury was unable to make it home to find a copy before Myers' death. Overall, he believes Myers' interests in students was genuine and made a difference in his experiences at IWU.
Ann Harding, Ann Harding, Meg Miner
Ann Harding, Ann Harding, Meg Miner
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Harding shares two book stories: one from her son's visits to the Myers' home and one from an alumni event in Phoenix, AZ. Harding also comments on the effects of Myers' personal touches like handwritten notes and surprise office visits and remarks on the impact of his personal characteristics on people.
Fred Hoyt, Fred Hoyt, Meg Miner
Fred Hoyt, Fred Hoyt, Meg Miner
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Hoyt shared an interest in stamps with Myers and recalls the differences in their interests and acquisition methods. He makes the analogy of Myers' personal characteristic being like a lighthouse; meaning, he would focus intently on something for a brief amount of time and then move on to a new interest. Hoyt observes the effect of changes in teaching load on the institution and on other influences Myers had on students and the institution.
Vadim Mazo, Vadim Mazo, Meg Miner
Vadim Mazo, Vadim Mazo, Meg Miner
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Mazo recalls his first conversation with Myers and the support he felt from him right away for their mutual interests in music and also discusses encounters he had with Myers in his studio and about "Musical Bridges," a program he feels Myers' interest in his work inspired. Mazo feels Myers was a personal inspiration with his example of curiosity. He credits the widening of his interest in bows and batons to Myers' influence. In turn, he is sharing his interests with his students. He speculates that visitors Myers brought in were to improve the intellectual health of the campus and …
Richard Nielsen, Richard Nielsen, Meg Miner
Richard Nielsen, Richard Nielsen, Meg Miner
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Nielsen primarily knew Myers through annual book sales but his wife is an alumna so he also attended some donor receptions. He observes that he and Myers shared a love of bargain hunting for books and frequently saw him at the book fair held on IWU's campus and other venues. He saw that Minor was thorough when going through book offerings and enjoyed comparing finds. Nielsen recalls Myers had a focus on sheet music and does not recall hearing of Myers getting rid of any part of his collection.