Professor Emeritus Ken Maguire, 2016 inductee into the prestigious Black Hawk College East Foundation Wall of Fame.
This special distinction is bestowed upon individuals who make significant academic, volunteer, and/or philanthropic contributions for the growth and development of the East Campus of Black Hawk College.
About Ken
As one of the original faculty members hired in 1967, Ken devoted 36 years as a Professor of Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS) teaching U.S. Government, Sociology, Anthropology, as well as other history classes, to thousands of students attending Black Hawk College East Campus. Students and faculty peers describe him as one of the best lecturers at the college. Ken also served as the LAS Department Chair for 13 years, Interim Dean of Instruction, and chaired two North Central Association Accreditation studies. He was a major influence on the athletic programs at the East Campus as Co-Coach of the first Women’s Basketball Team, also founding the Black Hawk East Booster Club in 1973. He also was Co-Founder and first President of the Arrowhead Athletic Conference. Through his dedication and leadership, Ken has been instrumental in the growth and development of Black Hawk College East Campus.
In addition, Ken is a long-time member of the Kewanee Elks Club, and has served as Chairman of the Kewanee Human Relations Committee. He and his wife Cathy have generously supported the college through the Black Hawk College East Foundation.
2016 Wall of Fame Event Video
Honor Professor Emeritus Ken Maguire on Friday, April 22, 2016
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Donations may be made at any time to the Dan Hoge Livestock Judging Scholarship Fund (2014 Wall of Fame), or the Ken Maguire Liberal Arts & Sciences Scholarship Fund (2016 Wall of Fame). Make an online donation | Download Donation Form
How You Can Honor Ken's Legacy
In recognition for his achievements, the Black Hawk College East Foundation is establishing the endowed Ken Maguire Liberal Arts & Sciences Scholarship which will provide financial assistance to Liberal Arts & Science transfer students for many years to come.
To date, more than $7,750 has been raised towards the $20,000 goal established by the 2016 Wall of Fame Committee for the Ken Maguire Liberal Arts & Sciences Scholarship. With your help, we can reach this goal and carry out Ken’s legacy by providing students with an incredible education at Black Hawk College East Campus.
We are reaching out to you to ask for your support of the Ken Maguire Liberal Arts & Sciences Scholarship Fund. This will be an endowed fund, as such only the interest earnings can be used for scholarships. There are various sponsorship levels available to support this scholarship. Pledges can be made over 1, 3 and 5 years—all gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law. Donate Online | Download Donation Form
Ken Maguire Liberal Arts & Sciences Scholarship Donors
We extend our sincere appreciation to the following donors.
Diamond Level
Contributions of $5,000 or more
Anonymous
Gold Level
Contributions of $2,500 or more
Carol Andris
Dallas and Jan McCleery
Silver Level
Contributions of $1,000 or more
Dan and Liz Breedlove
Dan and Deanna Hoge
Patty Varner
Bronze Level
Contributions of $500 or more
Alan Abbot, Ph.D.
Tim and Linda Black
Janene Blodgett Lourdeau
Milt & Mary Carlson & Sue
Carlson Colgan
Carla Hillman
Bronze Level (continued)
Contributions of $500 or more
Curt Hulteen
Nelson M. Lay
Dallas and Jan McCleery
Peoples National Bank of Kewanee
Steve and Janice Sams
Union Federal Savings and Loan
Mr. and Mrs. Spike Young
Sponsors
Contributions up to $500
Carolyn & Lanny Anderson
Eldon R. & Virginia E. Aupperle
Dorothy & Byron Beck
Mark and Sue Bowen
David L. Bradbury
Del & Meg Chance
Chuck & Sharon Deahl
Christy DeSmit
Dave & Lori Emerick
Bill and Loretta Fulton
Dr. Dennis & Mrs. Jeanette Gerleman
Sponsors (continued)
Contributions up to $500
Mary Jo Gibson
James & Alice Ann Golby
Bill & Norma Good
Beatrice Haines
John Hartman
Donna Irvin
Mark Mikenas
Tom and Jovone Miler
Mary Miller
Kalvin, Jeremy & Ryan Peart
Betty Pillen
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry A. Pyle
David Sherrard
Linda Simmons
Toni E. Smith
Steve & Sandy Spivey
Doris Strand
Gary Taets Family
Dr. & Mrs. Charles Warthen
John & Beverly Wohlrab
2016 Wall of Fame Committee Members
We extend our sincere gratitude to the 2016 Wall of Fame Committe Members
Janene Blodgett Lourdeau, co-chair
Betty Pillen, co-chair
Alan Abbott, Ph.D.
Lanny Anderson
David Bradbury
John Hartman
Carla Hillman
Dan Hoge
Paula Luft
Mary Miller
Steve Sams
Patty Varner
2016 Wall of Fame Event Press Release
Professor emeritus Ken Maguire recently was inducted into the Black Hawk College East Foundation Wall of Fame in a ceremony at the college’s East Campus south of Kewanee.
The Wall of Fame represents individuals and organizations that have made Black Hawk College East Campus the quality higher education institution it is today.
As one of six original East Campus faculty members hired in 1967, Maguire devoted 36 years as a professor of liberal arts and science, teaching U.S. government, sociology, anthropology and other history courses to thousands of students. Students and faculty peers describe him as one of the best lecturers at the college.
Maguire also served as chair of the Liberal Arts and Science Department for 13 years, interim dean of instruction, and chaired two North Central Association Accreditation studies.
He was a major influence on the athletic programs at the East Campus as co-coach of the first women’s basketball team and founder of the Black Hawk East Booster Club in 1973.He also was co-founder and first president of the Arrowhead Athletic Conference. Maguire is a longtime member of the Kewanee Elks Club and served as chairman of the Kewanee Human Relations Committee.
At the April 22, 2016, Wall of Fame induction ceremony, Maguire received tributes from professor emeritus Steve Sams who retired in 2003 with Maguire; BHC alumnus Brock Tumbleson of Schueneman & Tumbleson Funeral Home; BHC alumna RaeAnn Tucker, director of health promotion for the Henry & Stark County Health Departments; and Dr. Dennis Gerleman of Gerleman Chiropractic Clinic and president of the Illinois Elks Association.
Through his dedication and leadership, Maguire was instrumental in the growth and development of the Black Hawk College East Campus. He and his wife Cathy have generously supported the college through the Black Hawk College East Foundation.
To honor Maguire for his outstanding career and contributions to higher education, the foundation established the Ken Maguire Liberal Arts & Sciences Scholarship. It will provide financial assistance to East Campus liberal arts and science transfer students for many years to come.
More than $22,000 has been raised for the scholarship in cash and pledges, including a generous donation from Ken and Cathy Maguire.
About Wall of Fame
Since 1992, the Black Hawk East College Foundation has inducted 27 individuals into its prestigious Wall of Fame. This distinction is bestowed on an individual or organization that has made significant academic, volunteer, and/or philanthropic contributions for the growth and development of the East Campus of Black Hawk College. A framed photograph of each inductee is displayed on the Wall of Fame at the East Campus.
We have also honored 19 individuals and organizations who have been recognized with the Distinguished Service Award which is also presented at the Wall of Fame recognition reception. Their names are proudly displayed on the Distinguished Service Award Plaque on the Wall of Fame. Learn more
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