Dr. Brad Rothermel gives a brief introduction to his childhood days in Monroe Center, Illinois. He was born into a family of educators, so it was natural that he completed a Bachelor's, and finally a doctorate. He attended Northern Illinois University in De Kalb for his undergraduate degree and the University of Illinois for his Master's and PhD. Dr. Rothermel's work history before arriving at UNLV in 1981 includes coaching in the Chicago Cubs organization and stints at Kansas State and West Virginia University as athletic director and business manager. He describes how he came to apply at UNLV and comments at length on the responsibilities of an athletic director. Brad goes into minute detail discussing the history of the athletic programs at UNLV. His memories of coaches, players, and memorable wins are as compelling as his descriptions of fundraising, an average day as athletic director, and outstanding figures in the UNLV sports scene. After retiring in 1990, Brad's association with UNLV sports did not end, but rather evolved into consulting, developing, and fundraising. He and his wife Suzanne continue to enjoy and appreciate their involvement with community, the university, and their children and grandchildren.
Photographer's notations: 3-9 Mrs. McGlothen, 10-14 Madison Awards Day 5-28-65, 15-17 Harold Freeman (1 photo), 18 Wedding Rae - Carrie Williams, 21-31 Matt Kelley Field Day Activities.
The Locations outside Nevada series (1978-2005) contains images of events and locations throughout the United States and abroad. The majority of the images were taken within the United States and consist primarily of panoramic views of major cities and natural landscapes. Examples of some of the many cities Paluzzi captured include San Francisco, California; San Diego, California; Aspen, Colorado; Honolulu, Hawaii; Chicago, Illinois; Kansas City, Missouri; New York City, New York; and Washington D.C. Famous national landmarks and memorials found in these cities include The White House, United States Capitol, and Vietnam War Memorial. Natural landscape images also vary wildly and feature well-known locations such as the Grand Canyon, Yosemite National Park, Death Valley, and The Great Smoky Mountains. Paluzzi also photographed many events and gatherings, such as balloon festivals, intertribal Native American ceremonies, world's fairs, and conventions. Additionally, major sporting events like National Football League (NFL) Super Bowls, World Series baseball games, Kentucky derbys, and automobile races are included. The remainder of the series consists of images taken abroad and include England, France, Belgium, and Canada. These images depict scenic views of major cities and famous landmarks, such as the Eiffel Tower, Versailles Palace, and the Brussels Grand Palace. A large gathering to see Pope John Paul II at the Sanctuaires Notre-Dame de Lourdes is also featured.