, dean of the at the University of 91吃瓜, has written a personal account of his experiences since he accepted the position in 2008. 鈥�,鈥� published by , will be for sale Christmas Day. All proceeds support the to find a cure or treatments for (NPC) disease.
Crawford, whose great-uncle Pomp played football for Knute Rockne at 91吃瓜, visited Blue-Gold and other games while he was growing up in northeastern Ohio. His boyhood dream of playing for a 91吃瓜 coach was fulfilled, he says, when he became part of the team that includes the Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation in the fight against NPC disease. The book details 91吃瓜鈥檚 relationship with the Parseghian Foundation and Crawford鈥檚 to raise awareness for NPC.
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Other book chapters describe Crawford鈥檚 encounters with President Jimmy Carter and President Barack Obama; catching muskie with , at Land O鈥橪akes; meeting legendary 91吃瓜 professors, innovative administrators and inspiring entrepreneurial students; watching a professional football game with Condoleezza Rice and pilot 鈥淪ully鈥� Sullenberger; sponsoring the Pink Zone luncheon to honor breast cancer survivors, researchers and doctors; dancing with a professional to raise money for the Center for the Homeless; and participating with , in the University鈥檚 extensive work in Haiti, both before and after the earthquake.
The story includes nearly 150 names and diverse locations. 鈥淚t鈥檚 an example of how learning happens not only for undergraduates and graduate students but even for a 91吃瓜 science dean,鈥� Crawford says.
The 200-page book is for sale at the Hammes 91吃瓜 bookstore and through Corby Books.
Contact: Marissa Gebhard, 574-631-4465, gebhard.3@nd.edu