University of Alaska Fairbanks - Denali Yearbook (Fairbanks, AK)

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Jimmy Bedford and the late Emily Brown during 1980 Commencement. Dedication 21

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Dedication Jimmy Bedford came to the University of Alaska — Fairbanks in 1965 to teach at a journalism school that was made up of a handful of students, one typewriter, and a broom closet darkroom. He brought with him great energy, willingness for hard work, and excitement to accept a challenge. A familiar figure around the community and the state, Jimmy is known as an energetic promoter of the University. His concerns lie in the interest and good of the students. Cited by the Alaska Legislature as being a refreshing voice and personality at the university, creating an awareness of the profession of journalism that stimulated his students to reach far beyond what they might have considered their optimum capabilities, Jimmy has tried to promote quality education and spent his 16 years at the University keeping in touch with the ever expanding needs of the students. The past 10 years have been spent working to obtain space and equipment for an expansion in the Journalism Department, seeking accreditation by the Americam Council on Education in Journalism. Jimmy has been involved in many student oriented groups and is an active member in the community. He strove to expand the Journalism Department from a handful of students to nearly 100 majors in 1981, which now have options of careers in five fields of journalism. He was instrumental in the introduction of an annual award winning magazine, Alaska Today, and the inception of a weekly laboratory newspaper, The Northern Sun, to further benefit the students and community. For his many efforts to the University, Jimmy Bedford was named professor emeritus by President Jay Barton upon his announcement of retirement in February 1981. Jimmy spent most days and nights of his 16 years at the University in the Bunnell Building attending to the needs of the students. Many of us owe him a great deal for his energy, hard work, and challenging nature which affected our lives, but can only repay him with a hearty, THANK YOU, JIMMY!! This dedication is given on behalf of the 1982 Denali Yearbook and the students of the University of Alaska — Fairbanks. Polly Walter, Editor emeritus, 1981 graduate in journalism and Photo Editor of Alaska Magazine. Kurt Savikko Jimmy Bedford and Polly Walter during 1981 Journalism Banquet 20 Dedication

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Jay Barton 22 President