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No journey through life is smooth; problems always surreal training and dangerous,” she says. “Someone arise. When problems stop us dead in our tracks, may see something you don’t, and you may need to we must find other routes to avoid the obstacles. act quickly to avoid a catastrophe.” Sometimes it takes generations of travelers to move Despite the physical rigors of her firefighter mountains one stone at a time; IPFW’s legacy is rich training, there were some challenges on the job that with stories of alumni and students who have helped Wilson was unprepared for. “People were not sure move mountains. they were ready for me,” she says, recalling mixed Fighting Fires, Blazing Trails emotions from family, friends, and co-workers. “My Molly Williams was the first known female father did not know if I should be trying to do this; one firefighter in the United States, according to the of my friends was angry and became alienated; some firefighters were resistant and distant. However, some 2000 PBS documentary, Test of Courage: The p 5 were supportive, and we remain friends to this day.” Making of a Firefighter. She fought fires in a calico dress and a checkered apron. She was as tough There were also the small details for Wilson—no In a League of Their Own as any man in New York City’s Oceanus Engine uniforms or dorms for women. A tailor had to nip Company Firehouse, as evidenced by her assistance and stitch a man’s uniform until it fit Wilson’s petite Tee Time in dragging the pumper engine through the deep frame. While other graduates headed to firehouses, she hit the streets as a fire inspector. Alumni Relations is drifts of an 1818 blizzard. Williams was also an sponsoring its fourth Wilson spent the next 19 years as a trailblazer African American slave. annual beginners’ golf with the Fire Department, helping to More than a century later, Genois Young Wilson, outing for women. transition females into firehouses and assisting in p 2 B.A.’74, graduated from the Fort Wayne Fire Academy in 1979, becoming the city’s first female the development of fire safety education programs firefighter. The sociology graduate learned how to that still serve the Fort Wayne community. She drag a 100-pound dummy, run with a charged fire eventually retired as district chief in 1995, but she Bases Loaded hose, climb 75-foot ladders, and leap to an airbag continued her public service as a probation officer The IPFW Alumni three floors below. Trust and respect for fellow with the Allen County Superior Court. Eventually, Wilson managed a pioneering Association anticipates a firefighters was the most important lesson. “We homerun with its second knew we might have to save each other. It was MOVING MOUNTAINS/Page 4 annual Fort Wayne TinCaps social event. p 2

Party at the River Celebrate Fort Wayne’s rivers on June 26. A full day of family fun followed by an evening rock concert and fireworks. Be there! p 3

Presented by Steel Dynamics Genois Young Wilson, B.A. ’74, became Fort Wayne’s first female firefighter in 1979. Her chief role with the department was as a fire inspector. Here, she teaches fire safety lessons to a group of hearing-impaired students at Maplewood Elementary School in 1980.

Extending the Personal Touch Upcoming Alumni Events

Fore Ladies Only: IPFW Alumni Night Out Annual Women’s Beginner with the Fort Wayne TinCaps Golf Outing June 17, 6 p.m., , May 25, 5:30 p.m. 1301 Ewing Street, Fort Wayne Shoaff Park Golf Course Join the IPFW Alumni Association as we venture to 6401 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne Parkview Field to watch the Fort Wayne TinCaps take on the Dayton Dragons. Enjoy a picnic with fellow alumni at Parkview Field’s Picnic Played once but put your clubs away? Is the boss telling you to entertain clients Terrace Area (located on the first base side of the ballpark) and receive an IPFW at your golf outing? Not sure about the rules, the protocol, the etiquette of it all? gift! IPFW Athletic Director Tommy Bell and members of the IPFW men’s basketball Then this event is for you! Come gain confidence at this non-stressful, ladies-only coaching staff will be present to mingle, shake hands, and sign autographs. The golf outing sponsored by the IPFW Alumni Association and WAJI Majic 95.1 FM. ballpark will host Jake the Diamond Dog as well. It’s also “Thirsty Thursday,” It’s specifically designed for beginners who may have swung the clubs only a few meaning drink specials throughout the park. Finally, the game will be followed by times. The evening includes dinner by Chick-fil-A, a gift from Vera Bradley, lessons a special Thursday night post-game fireworks show as the TinCaps play their final by golf pros, a rules handout, and plenty of laughter. Plus, members of the IPFW home game of the first half of their season. The cost is $20 per adult ticket and women’s golf team will be at the tees and greens to give you helpful tips and $15 per ticket for children 7 and under. The ticket price covers an unlimited-portion pointers. Register now by calling Alumni Relations at 260-481-6807. picnic dinner, featuring a choice of four entrées, four side dishes, soft drinks, and dessert from 6–7:30 p.m. Call Alumni Relations at 260-481-6807 to purchase your ticket today!

Fourth of July Alumni and Friends Rooftop Party July 4, 6–11 p.m., IPFW’s Parking Garage #1 (by Helmke Library) Plan to bring your chairs, cameras, snacks, and your best “ooos and “ahhs” for the city’s great fireworks display. The entrance fee is $5 per carload, and it guarantees the closest spot to see the fireworks without trees and lights obstructing the view. Check out the Alumni Relations Web page at www.ipfw.edu/alumni or call 260-481-6807 for more information. FREE Fourth of July Rooftop Party Admittance (for one carload) Use this coupon to receive FREE admittance to the Fourth of July Rooftop Party for one carload. IPFW Alumni Newsletter University Relations and Communications Each car will receive a IPFW Alumni Newsletter is published four times a year by University Relations and Communications. $5 coupon from Pizza Hut!

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Tapestry: A Day for Women Easter Basket Delivery On April 23, more than 1,400 men and women heard Sandra Lee’s inspiring life story. They learned tips on how to make their lives simpler and more fulfilling as well. Lee is the editor-in- chief of Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade magazine, the host of two highly rated television shows on the Food Network (the multi Emmy-nominated Semi-Homemade Cooking and Sandra’s Money Saving Meals), and the New York Times best-selling author of 17 books. The event raised money for the Parkview Tapestry Endowed Scholarship Fund, which assists women at IPFW who are majoring in either the health sciences or the natural sciences.

Alumni directors from eight northeast colleges and universities collaborated to collect more than 1,600 Easter baskets for the children of SCAN (Stop Child Abuse and Neglect) clients. SCAN’s sole mission is to eliminate child abuse and neglect through family services, education, and community partnerships. SCAN serves 13 counties in . Thank you to all of the alumni and community members who donated baskets for 1. 2. these children.

Clockwise, from top left: 1. Sandra Lee, Tapestry 2010 keynote speaker. 2. Tapestry 2010 scholarship recipients: Denise Wells, Accalia Marie King, Stephanie Gondell, and Kamalpreet Chera (Not pictured: Connie Herron). 3. A model participates in a fashion show sponsored by Jophiel. 4. Tapestry 2010 got a new look with a pink and green theme. 5. Betty Stein, Tapestry 2010 dedication honoree. 3. 4. 5. PPaarrttyy aatt tthhee River!River! – Morning t June 26 il night! CelebrateCelebrate tthhee River!River! F Music. Art. F amily Fun. ood. RockRock tthhee River!River! ns ibatio . Fire Presented by Steel Dynamics Bands. L .

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p 2 p Extending the Personal Touch determined hersuccess. Sturges’ determination andoptimisticspiritwaswhat with Disabilities, andIPFW’s Department ofNursing. support fromtheLeague, IPFW’s forStudents Services Program. As anursing student, shereceivedpivotal student tograduatefromtheIPFW/Parkview Nursing Megan Sturges, B.S. ’10, becamethefirstdeaf Blind andDisabled. Today, theorganizationisknownasLeaguefor seed moneyforthe Allen CountyLeaguefortheBlind. a 1949triptoFort Wayne, whereshehelpedraise bachelor’s degree. Afterward, herlifejourneyincluded 1904, becomingthefirstdeaf-blindpersontoearna Bar the Raising difference.” somehow, evenifIdon’tseeitmyself, I’vemadea involvement inthecommunity. “ . . . Ialwayshopethat things.” That boldapproachcontinueswithherongoing new classes mademebolderandmorewillingtotry IPFW playedamajorroleinherachievements. “Those understandable pride, andsheisquicktopointout Parkview Hospital’s Surgical Admissions Unit. process. Today, sheworksasaunitcareassistantfor brought familyandsiblingsintotherehabilitation program forjuvenileoffenders—athat Parkview Hospital. County probationofficertoaunitcareassistantat career, fromFortWayne firefightertoAllen Wilson hasledadistinguishedpublicservice More than a century afterKellerearnedherdegree,More thanacentury Helen KellergraduatedfromRadcliffeCollegein Wilson reflectsonheraccomplishmentswith MOVING MOUNTAINS/From page1 facilities about deafness.” about facilities educate and community deaf the for advocate to opportunity this use will “I other facilities that will discriminate against me because experience. “I knowaftergraduation, Iwillencounter Sturges drawsonpragmatic wisdomthatcomeswith subsequently welcomedher. When reflectingonthis, her forhands-onclinicaltraining. ParkviewHospital bumpy roads, includingone facility’s refusaltoaccept environment atfirst.” It wasdifficultformetoadjusta ‘hearing’learning “I wasalsousedtothecultureofdeafcommunity. deaf teachersandstudentsonadailybasis,” shesays. Indiana SchoolfortheDeaf, Iwasusedtobeingaround she couldshareexperiences. “As agraduateofthe the absenceofanotherdeafnursingstudentwithwhom walk inthepark, butforSturges, therealchallengewas consideration. Difficultcourserequirementswereno process andthatshereceivednospecialenrollment an issueduringthenursingprogram’s applicantreview interpreter andthenotetakerwouldnot. would travelwithherintotheprofessionalworld; interpreter, andanotetaker. The amplifiedstethoscope would haveaccesstoanamplifiedstethoscope, an school andintheprofessionalworld. As astudent, she for faculty todiscusstheaccommodationsnecessary with ChairandProfessorCarolSternbergerother the university’s competitivenursingprogram, shemet was workingintheirmouth.” were sayingbecausetheywouldn’tbeabletotalkifI hear whatpeople to about trying have toworry figured Iwouldn’t deaf,” shesays. “I because Iwas teeth, especially career toworkon would beagreat “I thoughtit a dashofhumor. sometimes with career options, considered other Sturges had IPFW’s nursingprogramhelpedSturgesnavigate Sturges proudlysharesthatherdeafnesswasnot Ultimately, shechosenursing. Beforeapplyingto Nursing Program. from theIPFW/Parkview the firstdeafstudenttograduate Megan Sturges,B.S.’10,became Megan Sturges, B.S. ’10 earthquake relief efforts.Theeventraised$5,000. auction atOldCrown CoffeeRoastersforHaitian Haitian-born father, Eddy, organizedabenefit art Freshman finearts major Lyndy Bazile,withher says. “We rarelywitnessthatkindofstrengthhere Haitian peoplecansmileandsingsurvive,” she human spirit. “ . . . somehow, evenafterallthat, the earthquake, andshenowhasadeeperrespectforthe for foodandsupplies. Roasters. The $5,000raisedwentdirectlytosurvivors to organizeabenefitartauctionatOldCrownCoffee worked onfundraisingeffortsinFort Wayne, helping au-Prince with2,000poundsofreliefsupplies. Bazile immediately sprangintoactionandheadedtoPort- but thistragedywasepic. Herfatherandmother aunts. Bazile’s family hasministeredinHaitiforyears, heard thesewordsfromherHaitian-bornfather’s two words, “We are safe.” IPFW studentsandtheirfamilieswaitedtohearthe the safetyoflovedones. Nearly2,000-milesaway, two in Haitistruggledwithlimitedinformationregarding as Haitiansandthefamiliesfriendsofmissionaries homeless. the capital, Port-au-Prince. Thousands wereleftdeador 2010crumbledcitiesandtowns,January mostnotably Safe’ Are ‘We and chaseyourdreams.” lesson asanIPFWstudentissimple: “follow yourheart people doubtingmyabilities.” Sturges’mostvaluable “I realizethatfearandignorancearethereasonsfor to becomeanursejustbecauseIamdeaf,” shesays. how toignorethosewhodonotbelieveinmyability “I havebecomeastrongerpersonbecauseIlearned impact onhereducationalandprofessionaljourney. about deafness.” advocate forthedeafcommunityandeducatefacilities deaf people,” shesays. “I willusethisopportunityto do notunderstandthereareaccommodationstoassist of theperceivedliabilityrisk. Iknowtheyarefearfuland of mydeafnessandwillchoosenottohiremebecause Bazile hasmovedmanyfigurativestonessincethe Lyndy Bazile, afreshmanfineartsmajor, never News ofthedestructionstretchedacrossglobe, In justminutes, Haiti’s devastatingearthquakein Sturges gratefullyacknowledgesIPFW’s positive

p 4 because we don’t have that kind of pain . . . to see who Women’s Tennis Advances to NCAA Tournament 5 p people are at their core, when they have absolutely nothing is rare. And with the Haitians you can see that. You can see Three-time Summit League Player of the Year Amy Recht’s come-from-behind win at number-one singles made that at the core of humanity, there is good.” IPFW history on April 24, as the Mastodon women’s tennis team fought off a talented Oral Roberts squad, downing Max Touloute, a sophomore civil engineering major, the Golden Eagles 4–2 to earn a spot among the nation’s best in next month’s NCAA Division I Tournament. did not hear from his parents and siblings in Haiti for After shutting out Southern Utah a day earlier, IPFW carried the momentum into the championship match nearly 24 hours. The call finally came: “We are safe.” He against Oral Roberts, erasing the memories of a disappointing loss in the tournament final a year ago and was amazed by how many people at IPFW reached out to securing the program’s first-ever conference championship and NCAA Tournament bid. support him and participate in fundraising efforts. Returning home as champions of The Summit League tournament, as well as regular season conference Touloute worked with the IPFW men’s soccer team, champions, the Mastodons will now hit the practice court. The Dons have won their last 21 matches, with their of which he is a member, and the equestrian club to sell last loss coming more than two months ago on February 12. The team is 24–5 on the season as it heads into T-shirts and paper hearts on and off campus. Collectively, the NCAA Championships, where it will face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on May 14. they raised nearly $1,200. Touloute continues to send donated items and money to his father’s church in Haiti, and he hopes to visit soon and help with the recovery efforts. Once he has a college degree and work experience, he says he wants to return to Haiti and contribute to the nation’s future. “Now we have the pieces to put the nation back together and make it better than it was when this thing happened,” he says. “It is time to get working to make things better for everyone in the country.” In his reflection on adversity, American author William Faulkner wrote, “The man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” Wilson, Sturges, Bazile, and Touloute have carried their share of stones and then some, leaving smaller mountains for travelers who follow in their paths. Front row, from left: Assistant Coach Monica Purice, Raquel Vescovi, and Yuka Kobayashi. Back row, from left: Head Coach Eric Burns, Amy Recht, Alex Forsyth, Katie Brien, Alexa Rang, Ingrid Ballus, and Assistant Coach Mark Recht.

Athletic Scholarship Fund Begins Spring Drive

IPFW Athletics has kicked off its annual spring fundraising drive for the Mastodon Athletic Scholarship Fund. The MASF is the primary tool used by Athletics to raise scholarship dollars for IPFW student-athletes. As the cost of education continues to soar, the need to increase donations through the MASF keeps Athletics strong and competitive. MASF members have played an important role in helping IPFW achieve successes both on and off the court. This past season, the women’s volleyball team won The Summit League Tournament and qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the first-time ever. The men’s basketball team continued its streak of breaking or tying school records for wins at the NCAA Division I level and ended the year with a winning record for the first time in D-I school history. IPFW Athletics also features the two-time defending Summit League women’s tennis Player of the Year, junior Amy Recht. Even more impressive are the off-court accomplishments by IPFW student-athletes. IPFW is closing in on its seventh consecutive year with a departmental grade-point average above 3.0. Two Mastodon programs (women’s volleyball and men’s cross country) have been recognized by the NCAA for being in the Top 10 in Sophomore civil engineering major and Haitian native Max Touloute worked with the IPFW men’s the nation in academic progress (APR). soccer team and the equestrian club to sell T-shirts Hundreds of IPFW student-athletes have appeared on The Summit League’s All-Academic Teams and and paper hearts for Haitian earthquake relief efforts. Collectively, they raised nearly $1,200. Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence, and student-athletes continue to give back countless hours to the IPFW community through charitable works and community engagement. “Increasing the funding of the Mastodon Athletic Scholarship Fund is crucial to the continued growth and success of our athletics programs,” says IPFW Director of Athletics Tommy Bell. “Please remember that you I P F W can make a difference no matter how big or small your gift may be.” To become a member of the MASF, please contact the IPFW Athletic Development Office at 260-481-6894.

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1970 conference. The award is 1986 Edward E. Beck given to members who make Thomas J. Markle B.A., economics, of outstanding contributions and MBA, of Barrett & McNagny, Shambaugh, Kast, Beck & who exemplify outstanding was selected by his peers for Williams LLP, was included leadership and volunteer spirit inclusion in the 2010 edition in the 2010 edition of Best through excellence in service. of Best Lawyers in America Lawyers in America. in employee benefits law. 1978 1971 Deborah Andrews 1987 Donald K. Bobay A.A.S., nursing, was promoted Leslie Remenschneider, A.A.S., architectural to the director level at Reliv A.S., nursing, joined technology, was appointed International. NorthEastern Group Realty. the managing partner of All- Division Commercial Building Lynn Huett 1988 Products and Services. B.S., nursing, joined Garrett Kurt Webber Family Medicine as a nurse A.A.S., electronic technology; 1972 practitioner. B.S., electronic technology Marty Kleber (1992), joined API Alliance A.S., business; B.S., L David R. Young Inc. as the sales and business organizational leadership M.S.Ed., was hired as vice development manager. and supervision (1994), of president of Independent Lutheran Health Network, was Alliance Banks Inc., the U 1989 selected as the nominating holding company for Grabill Carole Peterson chairman and government Bank and MarkleBank. M.S.Ed., was selected to the A liaison by the Northeast 2008–09 Lactation Consultant Indiana Chapter of the 1980 Hall of Excellence. The American Payroll Association Colleen Zurcher-McGauran program recognizes lactation as their nominating chair. B.A., music, was hired as consultants who exemplify a therapist by LifeWorks best practices, hard work, and 1974 Counseling & Consulting Inc. outstanding dedication. Greg Fahl B.A., sociology, of Orizon 1982 1990 Real Estate, received the James Aschliman Todd Bauer Outstanding Service Award for B.S.Ed.; M.S.Ed. (1997), was B.S., building construction 2009 by the Fort Wayne Area elected to the Blue Jacket Inc. technology, the founder Association of Realtors. board of directors. and principal of ForeSight Consulting LLC, was selected 1975 1984 to serve on the Education Margaret Sturm Glenda Ervins Committee of the Indiana Land B.S.Ed., the relationship B.A., sociology, has been Title Association for 2010. manager for the Private named the regional Client Group’s Charitable coordinator of the IPFW Tad Marsh and Endowment Services at Twenty-first Century Scholars A.G.S., general studies, was National City, was elected program. elected as first vice president to the board of directors for of The Building Contractors the Girl Scouts of Northern Jon Havens Association of Northeast Indiana–Michiana. B.S., geology, was hired as Indiana. the marketing and product 1977 knowledge coordinator by Erie 1991 Brenda Valliere Haven. Shawn Reynolds A.S., dental hygiene, will B.A., music education, won receive the Beulah K. Spencer the instrumental contest at New Member Service Award the New Mexico (Celtic) State from the Alliance of the Championship and Feis. American Dental Association at the alliance’s national p 6 p p 7 p

1993 Kimberly White 2004 Eric Steenman B.G.S., general studies, was Cassie M. Strickler B.S., business, was promoted hired as a loan originator by A.S., dental hygiene, of Fort to vice president and Blue Water Mortgage. Wayne Smiles, completed a commercial loan officer in higher-education course on commercial banking by Lake 2000 neuromuscular diseases and City Bank. Rodney C. Overlander disorders at the Las Vegas MBA, senior health care Institute for Advanced Dental 1995 architect at MartinRiley, was Studies. awarded board certification A. Roxanne Gregg by the American College of B.S., chemistry, director of Nathan Delagrange Healthcare Architects. the regional Upward Bound B.S.Ed., of Staker Mortgage Program at IPFW, was named Consulting LLC, was promoted M Brock D. Rauch to portfolio manager. the incoming president for the B.A., communication, joined Indiana TRiO Association. Tower Bank as a vice president Mark C. Hartman and mortgage manager. 1996 B.S., business, of Tower Bank, Steve Hoffman was promoted to the assistant 2001 B.A., history and political vice president of business. Michael Douglass science, was selected B.S.P.A., public affairs, opened by Community Action of 2005 Douglass Law Firm LLC in the Northeast Indiana to be the Kristen M. Castle Nuthals Fifth Third Metro Center. new executive director. certificate, dental assisting, of Fort Wayne Smiles, completed Beverly Goff a higher-education course on 1997 A.S., organizational leadership neuromuscular diseases and Chris Douse and supervision; B.S., disorders at the Las Vegas B.A., communication, was organizational leadership and Institute for Advanced Dental named the director for supervision (2004), co-owner Studies. multicultural services at of Northern Insurance, passed IPFW’s Office of Diversity and the Indiana Life and Health Multicultural Affairs. N 2007 licensing exam. Leanna Harney John White 2002 B.A., history, was hired as the A.S., nursing, community Shubitha Kever education coordinator by The health coordinator at Cameron B.A., political science, was I History Center. Memorial Hospital, achieved named the academic specialist Certified Diabetes Educator in the regional Upward Bound 2008 status. Program at IPFW. Emily Hayes B.A., communication, was 1998 Lori Remenicky appointed as the donor Casey Scheurich B.S., accounting, of National relations manager for the B.S., business, is a Tube Form, was selected as United Way of Allen County. shareholder and director at membership chair by The Dulin, Ward & DeWald. Northeast Indiana Chapter 2009 of the American Payroll Gina Yonkman 1999 Association. M.S., organizational leadership Denise L. Marr and supervision, was hired certificate, dental assisting, of 2003 as the administrator at Home Fort Wayne Smiles, completed Matt Ley Nursing Services. a higher-education course on A.G.S., general studies; A.S., neuromuscular diseases and organizational leadership disorders at the Las Vegas and supervision (2007); Institute for Advanced B.G.S., general studies Dental Studies. (2009), was hired as the operations manager of current fire protection by Current Mechanical. p 6 p Extending the Personal Touch NONPROFIT ORG. Alumni Relations U.S. POSTAGE Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne PAID 2101 East Coliseum Boulevard FORT WAYNE, IN Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499 PERMIT NO. 92

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Despite differences in age, race, gender, ability, and birthplace, Along with Lee and these featured alumni who exemplify the four IPFW individuals in our cover story share a bond: Genois noteworthy accomplishments in life, their ranks will be joined this Young Wilson, Megan Sturges, Lyndy Bazile, and Max Touloute spring by more than 1,800 new IPFW graduates who are capable are inspirational. of making their own impressions on the world. Our alumni total Their unique experiences in the face of challenges remind will now exceed more than 46,000 individuals—a group already me of one of my favorite quotes by 16th century English poet responsible for a myriad of inspirational contributions. Ben Jonson: “He knows not his own strength that has not met As you move your own mountains, be sure to tell us about it! adversity.” I think about the people in my life who appear to be Share your story at [email protected]. As always, we love hearing average Joes—like those alumni in the article—and I marvel at from you. their incredible stories that don’t always rise to the surface. Sincerely, The same concept can be applied to Food Network host and cookbook author Sandra Lee, who was the keynote speaker at Tapestry: A Day for Women, in April. She overcame the adversity of growing up in a broken home to become a New York Times Kimberly M. Wagner best-selling author, magazine editor-in-chief, and television star. Director of Alumni Relations She shared her life story of determination and positive thinking B.A. ’01, M.P.A. ’05 with more than 1,400 men and women in attendance. www.ipfw.edu/alumni