Fond farewell The campus honored James Stukel and his wife, Joan, for his nearly 10 years as president of the three-campus University of Illinois at a reception Nov. 10 at the Illini Union. He became president in 1995 after serving as chancellor and an administrator at UIC. The Stukels’ affiliation with the university goes back to 1961 when Jim Stukel entered the College of Engineering as a graduate student. After earning his master’s degree and doctorate, he joined the faculty. Joan Stukel, who had a career in pharmacy and business, earned an MBA and three of their four children also earned degrees from the UI. Interim Chancellor Richard Herman, who co-hosted the event with the board of trustees, presented the Stukels with a sculpture by artist Alex Fekete, a professor of art and design.
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