Walter
and Barbara Ives Isaac, both ’64, Lakewood, Colo., shared
the 2004 Gertrude B. Jupp Outstanding Service Award, presented to an alumnus or
alumna
of Lawrence
or Milwaukee-Downer of more than 15 years who has provided outstanding service
to their college.
The Isaacs were recognized for the depth, breadth, and length of their volunteer service to Lawrence University. Together, they have served as key alumni leaders for the Class of 1964 since they graduated 40 years ago and for the Denver, Colorado, region since they moved there over 25 years ago. They have served on every reunion committee since they graduated — and chaired the steering committee for their 40th Reunion. They are tireless alumni workers who are ready to do whatever Lawrence asks, whenever asked. Moreover, they are the parents of Megan Isaac, '88, who celebrates her 15th Reunion in 2004. Barb has served as an admissions worker in the Denver area for well over two decades. She has coordinated countless admissions events, persuading many talented Denver high school students to enroll at Lawrence. Her hospitality toward Lawrence alumni dates back to the early 1980s, when she organized some of the first regional alumni events in Denver. Walt, who recently began a new career as an elementary-school teacher, served as Lawrence University Alumni Association president from 2001 to 2003. During his years on the LUAA Board of Directors, he chaired the Communications Committee for two years and served on the Executive Committee for four. His presidency was remarkable in that he assumed those duties while finishing his student teaching and starting out as a full-time second-grade teacher.
Lawrence Today magazine, Fall 2004