Dorothy H. Elliott & Dean Adrienne L. Glore
With the late Dean James E. McLeod, founding director of the Ervin Program, Mrs. Elliott and Dean Glore worked tirelessly to develop what is now considered the four year “Ervin experience” that nurtured Ervin Scholars as they exemplified and advanced their commitment to the four pillars of the Ervin Program. Mrs. Elliott served as founding assistant director of the Ervin Program from its inception in 1986 to her retirement in December 2002. Following her retirement, Mrs. Elliott served as the Director of Alumni Relations for the Ervin Program. Dean Glore, while carrying out her many duties as a former associate dean of students, voluntarily assisted with Ervin Program activities and provided scholars knowledge of how to effectively participate in campus groups. Following her retirement in 2008, Dean Glore remained active with the Program and in the lives of Ervin Scholars.
Nicholas H. Alexander
Nicholas H. Alexander embraced and embodied the four pillars of the Ervin Scholars program: academic excellence, leadership, community service, and diversity. He had a natural ability for bringing people together and believed in giving back to his community. He approached every task and interest in his life with dedication, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude. He excelled academically, becoming a member of Phi Beta Kappa at Washington University in St. Louis, and graduating summa cum laude from Washington University and the University of Arkansas School of Law. An avid runner, swimmer, and cyclist, he maintained an active and athletic lifestyle, with a love for competing in and encouraging others to participate in community races. Nick also had a strong passion and aptitude for cultural and artistic pursuits. In addition to English, he spoke Spanish, German and Mandarin. Artistically he played the piano, saxophone, and clarinet. As a cultural ambassador, he loved to travel, studying, and living in Germany and China and exploring other parts of Europe and Asia. In addition to his many talents and accomplishments, Nick was known for his big laugh and bigger heart.