Michael Radock
Michael Radock, vice president for university relations and professor of journalism from 1961-81, died Dec. 15 at age 87 at the Glacier Hills Nursing Center in Ann Arbor.
Radock was born July 17, 1917, in Belle Vernon, Penn. In 1942, he graduated magna cum laude from Westminster College in Pennsylvania. He held a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University with further graduate study at Case Western Reserve University.
He worked for various newspapers in the Pittsburgh/western Pennsylvania area, and radio news in Canton, Ohio. He later served on the faculties of Westminster College, Kent State University and the University of Wyoming. For nine years, he was on the corporate public relations staff at Ford Motor Co.’s World Headquarters in Dearborn.
Radock was highly respected as a pioneer in the field of development for colleges and universities, according to former development colleague Roy Muir. Radock organized the University’s first capital campaign. In addition to his work in development, he also served on the Board in Control of Intercollegiate Athletics.
President Emeritus Robben Fleming says that Radock’s work always was of the highest caliber. “He was a long-time, very valuable member of our staff.”
Radock’s son William says his father loved the University and enjoyed the rich cultural life of the community. “He took on many challenging fund-raising projects and achieved success during difficult times. While managing a demanding work schedule, he was also a wonderful father. We are very proud of both his professional and personal accomplishments.”
After retiring from Michigan in 1981, Radock was the senior vice president for university relations and development and a professor of journalism at the University of Southern California. From 1983-93, he was vice president for resource development at the Aspen Institute in New York City, and adviser to the president at the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation in Flint.
Radock was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Hower Radock, who died in 2001. They were married Sept. 2, 1944. Together they enjoyed traveling on every continent and participated actively in many local arts and civic organizations. They were members of the First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Robert Radock of Orlando and William and Isabelle of Cincinnati; two grandsons, Brian and Scotty Radock of Orlando; brothers Richard, Steven and Charles; and sisters Sophie and Paulette.
Memorial contributions may be made to Westminster College, Development Office, New Wilmington, PA 16172.
Floyd A. Bond
Floyd A. Bond, former dean of the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, died Dec. 24 in California. He was 91.
Bond served as the school’s fifth dean, from 1960-78, and worked as a faculty member at the school (then known as the School of Business Administration) until retiring in 1983.
During his tenure, Bond oversaw construction of the Paton Accounting Center and Assembly Hall, founded Dividend magazine, hired the first alumni relations director, and launched significant efforts to both internationalize the school and proactively recruit African American students.
“We would not be the business school we are today without Floyd Bond’s able leadership during two important decades in our history,” says Robert J. Dolan, current dean of the Ross School. “On behalf of our 36,000 alumni, nearly 2,800 students, faculty and staff, I salute Dean Bond and extend our condolences to his family.”
As dean emeritus, Bond also was the Donald C. Cook Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Business Economics. He was known internationally for his expertise in business education and economics during a career that spanned 45 years.
Born in Farmington, Mich., Bond earned three degrees from U-M: a bachelor’s in 1938, a master’s in 1940 and a doctorate in 1942. He taught in the U-M economics department from 1938-46. He also taught economics at Carlton and Pomona colleges and served as director of business education for the Committee for Economic Development in New York.
He is survived by sons Richard of Corvallis, Ore.; Robert (Vicki) of Pasadena, Calif.; and three grandchildren.
A memorial will be held in Michigan this spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, the Emeriti Ph.D. Fellowship at the Ross School or to a charity of one’s choice. Sympathy cards may be sent to Robert Bond, 1455 S. Marengo Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106.
—Submitted by Bernie DeGroat, News Service
