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Inside This Issue ALUMNUS A Ball State University Alumni Association Publication September 2007 Vol. 65 No.2

Across Campus 13 BallState

Scheumann Stadium Park Residence Hall

Take BSU with you 30

Highight 31

Billy Taylor, who spent five seasons as head coach at Lehigh University, was named Ball State's head men's basketball coach during a press conference in August. Taylor's wife Avlon, daughter Gavielle, and son Savion, joined him for the announcement. Read about Taylor in Sidelines on page 25.

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Ball State ALUMNUS aunching a new academic year has been both exciting and signifi cant, with the Executive Publisher: Edwin D. Shipley opening of new facilities that represent three vital facets of our vibrant university Editor: Charlotte Shepperd L community—academics, athletics, and residence life. Dedication ceremonies Communications Assistant: Julie Johnson Alumnus Assistants: Laura Ford, Denise Greer were conducted in August for Park Residence Hall and Scheumann Stadium, and David Graduate Communications Assistants: Letterman plans to be on campus for the dedication of a building named in his honor, the Danya Pysh, Katherine Tryon Undergraduate Communications Assistants: Letterman Communication and Media Building. That ceremony will occur September 7. Sarah Davison, Jacob M. Laskowski When Letterman returns to Ball State, he will see a facility that includes a radio station Contributing Writers: Ben Hancock, Dolores Zage, Wayne Zage quite unlike the one where he served as an on-air talent while a student at Ball State. Photographers: Chad Franz, Mike Hickey, WCRD is situated along a student corridor that serves to connect the Art and Journalism John Huff er, Ernie Krug, David McIntosh, Don Rogers, Kate Webber Building, Ball Communication Building, Letterman Communication and Media Building, Graphic Consultant: Huffi ne Design, Inc./Sego and Bell Building. Design Group Front Cover: Photos by Chad Franz, Mike A tour through the Letterman Building, and the new stadium and residence hall, will Hickey, Don Rogers. Design by Huffi ne reveal facilities second to none. Our story detailing a few of their amenities and what the Design/Sego Design Group Back Cover credits: Ball State Photo Services, new structures mean for Ball State begins on page 18. Allison Pareis Billy Taylor, who spent fi ve seasons at Lehigh University, has joined Ball State’s coaching ranks as Alumni Association Staff : Edwin D. Shipley, Executive Director; Laura Ford, head men’s basketball coach. Taylor, who once played Alumnus Assistant; Steve Fulton, Director, New at Notre Dame, brings a solid coaching record and a Media; Denise Greer, Alumnus Assistant; Michelle Harrell, Information Coordinator; Tracy Hendricks, commitment to community with him to Ball State. Director, Alumni Outreach; Julie Johnson, Communications Assistant; Michelle Johnson, Read more about his appointment on page 25. Director, Special Events; Ernie Krug, Director, Ball State will celebrate Homecoming in October Alumni Activities; Erin Lambert, Executive/ Financial Assistant; Deborah Linegar, Director with a week of events that will engage students, the Alumni Services/Executive Assistant, Alumni campus community, the community of Muncie, and Council; Charlotte Shepperd, Director, Alumni Ball State students returned to their campus Communications/Editor, Ball State Alumnus; Sue homes in August. our alumni. A summary of activities for Homecoming Taylor, Director Alumni Reunions/Constituent Relations; Laura Waldron, Program Coordinator; We invite you to submit your favorite Weekend is on pages 28-29. Kate Webber, Director Alumni/Student Programs Ball State-related photo taken at alumni Recognition of our alumni and their achievements gatherings or showing your Ball State pride. Send your full-color picture with complete is an important aspect of our total Alumni Association 2007 Alumni Council: description and attribution to: Editor, Ball Offi cers: Charles E. Green, President; Th omas program. Homecoming Friday night, October 12, L. Farris, President-Elect; Mark A. Ervin, Past State Alumnus, Ball State University Alumni we will honor a number of alumni who exemplify President; R. Wayne Estopinal, Foundation Association, Muncie, IN 47306. Representative; Th omas D. Cochrun,Vice President; To submit photos electronically, fi rst contact the best of Ball State. Distinguished Alumni Award Jo Ann Johnston, Vice President; Douglas W. the editor via e-mail: [email protected]. Reddington, Vice President; Kimberley A. Stout, recipients include Bob Browning, Matt Momper, and Vice President; Edwin D. Shipley, Executive Director. Mike Smith, all who have outstanding professional Other members: James A. Andrew, Th omas L. Andrews, John H. Bowles, Julie C. Bradshaw, Jennifer credentials and have long associations with the J. Budreau, Michael L. Chisley, Terry R. Coleman, university. Highlights of their accomplishments begin on page 3. Frederick E. Cox, Jr., Th omas L. DeWeese, Ronald N. Duncan, Jr., Jerilyn K. Giska, Richard J. Hall, Kerry In our July issue, we invited you to submit images of summer occasions when you L. Hendel, Hollis E. Hughes, Jr., Kathy I. Hutson, Jacqueline J. Johnston, Jenell Joiner, James C. Lake, displayed your Ball State pride. We were pleased with the results. On page 30, we share a David E. Land, Holly R. Mahnensmith, Sarah A. few of those Ball State moments with you. Maisto, Michael M. McMillen, Philip L. Metcalf, Larry W. Metzing, Annette A. Munoz, Michael L. These and so many other stories fi ll this September magazine. Shumaker, Robin L. Sparks, Edward M. Sitar, III, Vincent J. Von Der Vellen, Stephanie M. Walton, We hope you’ll plan to visit campus soon to see fi rst-hand that our evolving landscape Lori K. Wean presents a welcoming spirit where discovery, innovation, and achievement are experienced. Until then, perhaps you will fi nd the pages of the Ball State Alumnus the “next Alumni Communications Advisory Board: Chairman Holly G. Miller, Charles E. Green, best thing to being here,” and you will catch some of the excitement of the activities, the Th omas D. Cochrun, Anthony O. Edmonds, Th omas people, the programs, and the places that are redefi ning our educational environment. L. Farris, Gloria Jean Hermerding, Don L. Park, Charlotte Shepperd, Edwin D. Shipley, Marilyn Kay Stickle -30- Pen Point is written by Charlotte Shepperd, Ball State Alumnus Editor.

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features

Distinguished Alumni 3 The Alumni Association will honor J. Robert Browning, Matthew Momper, and Michael Smith during Homecoming weekend for their outstanding accomplishments

Redefi ning the Landscape 18 The campus experienced dramatic improvements during the summer, representing its academics, athletics, and residence life areas

Take BSU With You 30 9 Black Alumni Reunion Alumni displayed their Ball State pride while traveling the continent this summer. See the results through their pictures

11 College Close-up departments

Comment: Ben Hancock 2

College Close-up: Special Education 11

Faculty Spotlight: Wayne and Dolores Zage 16

news

Alumni Connection 6 Black Alumni Reunion 9 Across Campus 13 Sidelines 25 Homecoming 28 Class Notes 31 28 Homecoming

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Ball State pride evident in students, faculty, staff , and volunteers

he story has oft en been told of the visit by the Frenchman, Alexis de Toqueville, to the United States in the 1830s in search of diff erent social and political models that might be transferable to This native country. Aft er numerous interviews and meetings, de Toqueville wrote his celebrated work, Democracy in America, in which he reported repeated acts of generosity and the “voluntary association” of citizens. He was amazed at this phenomenon which he described as uniquely American and one of this country’s defi ning characteristics. I am reminded of deToqueville’s experience as I refl ect over my fi rst year at Ball State. My numerous interviews and meetings with hundreds of university alumni, friends, and employees have led me to observe a phenomenon that is uniquely Ball State—what I will refer to here as “Ball State pride.” And similar to de Toqueville’s visit to America some 170 years ago, I have been moved by the level of generosity and voluntary activity, in this case associated with Ball State. Like de Toqueville, many higher education leaders today are oft en in search of models in order to enhance their programs. What I have witnessed in my fi rst 14 months is a genuine aff ection for Ball State and a belief that we are a national model. One has to search no further than the outstanding students, the dedicated faculty and staff , and engaged volunteers to appreciate this model university and the pride associated with it. Ball State pride takes several forms. It may come through support of one or more of the Cardinal athletic teams. It may come whenever David Letterman mentions the university on his show. Oft en it comes when alumni reminisce about their Ball State experience and the diff erence faculty members made and continue to make in their lives. Finally, it comes in the form of giving where alumni and friends support the university and invest in the education of current students. Th is fall Ball State dedicates a number of new facilities, including Park Hall, Scheumann Stadium, and the David Letterman Communication and Media Building. Each represents a new source of pride—for the students, faculty, and staff who will benefi t from the facilities, and for alumni, parents, supporters, and friends who take pride in knowing that their university provides exceptional, state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and learning in and outside of the classroom. Pride is also something to be nurtured and perpetuated. I urge you to join me in spreading the word about Ball State, and in encouraging others to become active members of the Ball State family through involvement in so many opportunities. I’m proud to be a new member of the Ball State family, and I look forward to working with you to help this university, and more importantly its students, realize their full potential. It is truly an honor to serve the university and the greater community. Alexis de Toqueville was correct. Americans get it right. So does Ball State.

Ben Hancock Vice President for University Advancement Ball State University

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Paying tribute to Distinguished Alumni

Recognition of Ball “I have never State alumni and J. Robert Browning regretted having their achievements is the psychology an important aspect by Charlotte Shepperd classes, because of our total Alumni ot going to college wasn’t an option in the public Association program. for Bob Browning, who graduated accounting arena, It is with pride that from Ball State’s accounting program those skills are we honor three of our N utilized,” he says, Browning in 1975 and today is a shareholder and graduates this year as explaining that he co-founder of Peters, Browning & Co., P.C. Robert Distinguished Alumni. J. “Dad never fi nished high school. He oft en must work Their outstanding worked a factory job, seven days a week, with personal courtesy, accomplishments 12 hours a day,” Browning says. “He issues of clients. exemplify not only was determined that I was going to go “People are frank and honest with their their personal success, somewhere for a college education.” CPAs. I’ve worked with some of my clients but also the diverse Receiving a presidential scholarship made for 25 years and they have gone through quality of individuals furthering Browning’s education fi nancially death of loved ones, divorce, new marriages, Ball State is very feasible. Visits to campus with a friend whose and adoptions. Public accounting is as much proud to claim. sister was a student gave him confi dence that psychology as it is mathematics.” the “size of campus and the academic fi t felt Browning values the education he received The profiles of Bob right at Ball State.” at Ball State and says becoming a volunteer at Browning, Matt Initially a psychology major, Browning the university was a natural thing to do. Momper, and Mike changed direction during his sophomore “It was a big deal for me to go to college,” Smith are only year when job prospects in his chosen fi eld he says. “When I graduated, I wanted to give capsules of the of study looked slim and he needed to back. I contacted [the Alumni Association] breadth and depth concentrate on what he wanted to do with and said, ‘what can I do?’” of their service to his college degree. Browning became involved fi rst with their respective “I had an interest in going into the FBI the annual regional Indianapolis Telefund. communities, their and there were two degrees they considered Aft er that, he became a member of the professions, and applicable, law and accounting,” he says. “I Indianapolis Area Alumni Chapter board of their alma mater. The opted for accounting.” directors. Th at experience led to membership BSUAA is proud to When it appeared that a career with the on the Alumni Association’s governing share their success. FBI would limit his ability to choose where board, the Alumni Council. He served as he might locate, Browning adjusted his Alumni Association president in 1997 and —Edwin D. Shipley, thinking again. Combining his mathematical followed with an appointment to the board Executive Director skills with knowledge from his psychology of directors for the Ball State University Ball State University coursework, he ultimately became a certifi ed Foundation. Alumni Association public accountant. Browning has given much of his time Th e perception persists, Browning says, and talent to Ball State, serving on the that CPAs are simply numbers crunchers, but Wings for the Future National Campaign he suggests that is a stereotype. Committee, the Alumni Center National

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Steering Committee, and the adding that National Philanthropy Council. He Matthew J. Momper his tie to the was chairman of the 25-year gift by Denise Greer Association committee for his Class of 1975, and is began while a member of the Fellows Society. veryday I just go out and serving on the For his extraordinary commitment try to do the best I can,” Homecoming to the university, he has received the “E says 2007 Distinguished Steering Benny Award and the Miller College Alumnus Award recipient Matt Committee. He of Business Award of Achievement. Momper. And his best has benefi ted

maintains the Matthew Momper Aside from Ball State, Browning his company, community, and alma relationship

fi nds time to devote to his community, mater. as an active courtesy, including roles with Rotary President of the largest insulation member of the Northeastern Indiana International, Center Grove High company in Indiana, Momper Alumni Chapter board of directors. School Choir Parents Organization, Insulation in Fort Wayne, Momper He also is involved on the board United Way of Central Indiana, St. also is a regional manager of of directors for the University Barnabas Catholic Church, and the Installed Building Products. Foundation and is a member of the Center Grove Lassie League. A charter Working in the family-owned National Philanthropy Council. member of his local Rotary, he will operation that his father and uncle Momper is grateful for his role on assume the presidency next year. started in 1956, Momper takes pride the University Foundation board Browning is quick to point out in the longevity of his employees’ for providing him the opportunity that Ball State has a prominent place tenure. Some have worked for the to make new connections and with his entire family. He and his business for more than 30 years, a friendships, and to have a direct wife Jeannine met on campus as rarity, he says, in the construction impact on the progress of the freshmen and began dating during industry. university. “One of the most their senior year. “We’re actually Momper’s philosophy is that if he satisfying aspects is [to see] how the one of fi ve couples [that met at Ball succeeds, others will benefi t. “If I endowment has continued to grow State and] still get together. All the do my job correctly, our company and [know] that we’ve really made a guys were in Clevenger, all the ladies will be more successful,” he says. diff erence,” he says. were in Brayton. Since school, we’ve “And if it’s more successful, then all In addition to his work and maintained the friendship,” he says. our employees get to share in the commitment to his alma mater, Both daughters, Lisa and Abbey, American Dream.” Momper fi nds time to be a leader in were Ball State Honors College Th e same pride that Momper his community. He is on boards for graduates. Browning proudly applies to the workplace, he devotes the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, the attributes their attending Ball State in to his alma mater. “I’ve always worn Allen County Building Department, part to his being “...a devious parent. Ball State on my sleeves,” he says. St. Jude Catholic Church and School, Our family has come to campus for As a student, Momper, who and the State of Indiana Building so many things, virtually their whole graduated from Ball State in 1983, Association Code Committee. lives,” he says. He lists frequent visits was president of Delta Tau Delta, Momper’s dedication has not gone for home football and basketball a member of Cardinal Corps, and unnoticed. Th e Emens Outstanding games and attendance at Homecoming chairman of the Homecoming Senior in 1983, he also has been week events among those activities Steering Committee. “Th e education honored as Delta Tau Delta Alumnus that helped persuade them. that I received in the classroom, of the Year, and has received Ball Refl ecting on his selection as a in the fraternity, and working on State’s Circle of Achievement Award Distinguished Alumnus, Browning committees gave me many real- and the Miller College of Business says, “I’m immensely honored. I’m world skills,” Momper says. “Th ey Award of Achievement. trying to get my arms around what taught me how to be detail-oriented Th e Home Builders Association it means. Knowing the credentials of and organized and helped with recognized Momper as its Associate some of the people who have received the aspect of how a system works of the Year in 1993. In 2000, he was the honor in the past, it’s diffi cult to and how to deal with people in the honored with the Benny Award, see myself in the same light.” system. I received a well-rounded the top recognition for service Browning commends the work education at Ball State.” to the university and the Alumni of the Alumni Association and the Th rough current campus Association. Foundation for fi nding, cultivating, interactions and contributions, Modest about the recognition he and keeping volunteers, and says that Momper returns a part of himself has received, Momper simply states, “is what has made my involvement so to Ball State. “My heart lies with the “We have to give back. It’s the right fulfi lling. You get more out of it than Alumni Association,” Momper says, thing to do.” you give.” ■

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Momper says he owes a lot to As an undergraduate student, journalism department; the Alumni his family. “My wife and children Smith worked for the student-run Association, building those long- have been very supportive of my newspaper all four years, serving as term relationships; and then, I have involvement with Ball State and editor in 1972. He also was sports this offi cial role with the National other organizations,” he says. “Th ey editor of the Orient, Ball State’s Philanthropy Council (NPC).” understand [about] giving back.” yearbook, and participated in Blue In addition to being a current Momper defi nes simply his Key, an honorary service fraternity. member of the NPC, Smith is on life aspirations. “My goal is to He acknowledges professors such as the advisory board for the College continue to constantly improve the Louis Ingelhart, who he says provided of Communication, Information, company, always continue to better encouragement and was a friend and Media and is a member of the relationship with my wife and to students, and the professional the university’s Fellows Society children, and to maintain a balance in experience, contacts, and job off ers and Cardinal Varsity Club. A past my life between family, friends, and that came from those relationships. member of the Alumni Council, business.” ■ Smith assesses his time at Ball Smith has been on the advisory board State. “Th e whole experience with for the Department of Journalism journalism was great, the total and worked on various university education—outstanding,” he says. campaigns. “In a way everybody was, sort of, Smith’s a liberal arts major in addition to other Michael P. Smith having their own major. Th e way Ball affi liations by Laura Ford State was organized at the time forced include [us] to get outside our major areas of serving as a or more than 34 years, Mike study and do things. I think it really trustee of the Smith has been engaged with produced well-rounded students.” Newspaper F the fi eld of journalism. He When Smith graduated from Ball Association began as a high school student State in 1973, he returned to the of America working for the News-Sentinel in Fort

News-Sentinel in Fort Wayne to work Foundation Foundation Tribune McCormick Wayne. as a copy editor. He also worked as a and on From news correspondent to beat reporter, feature writer, magazine the board courtesy, Pulitzer Prize winner, today Smith editor, and assistant managing editor of directors for the American has the prestigious title of executive for the newspaper. Association of Sunday and Feature director of Northwestern University’s In 1982, while working as the Editors. Media Management Center and assistant managing editor, his work For Smith, rest and relaxation chairman of the Media Management and the contributions of eight other oft en comes in conjunction with Department’s MBA program. alumni of Ball State, resulted in his work. “I do a lot of consulting As executive director, Smith receiving a Pulitzer Prize for local and presentations, and teaching on oversees all of the activities of the reporting. the road,” he says. “I have been in center. Th ey range from executive “It was really an award for Ball Barcelona, South Africa, and Paris education seminars, both on campus State in a way,” he says. “I remember within the last couple of months. and at various companies around the when we got the award, Dr. Ingelhart And, I’m always able to tack on a day world, to publishing four Web sites was very, very excited because it was or two to tour or visit.” that explain the work and research primarily those of us who were from Smith also creates time to return done within the center. He also Ball State who were key members of to Ball State. “When I go back to teaches and serves as a fellow in the the team.” campus, I go back for two reasons. honors Communications Residential Smith was honored as the One is for journalism. Th e other is College. Outstanding Journalism Alumnus for football and basketball games,” Attributing a high school teacher in 1981, only eight years aft er says Smith, who has been an avid fan with encouraging him to attend Ball graduating. In 1995 he was inducted of Ball State athletics since he was a State, Smith says, “It was the perfect into Ball State’s Journalism Hall student. place for me, [from] working on the of Fame, in recognition of his In response to his selection as a Daily News to the journalism classes.” outstanding work within the fi eld Distinguished Alumnus, Smith says, His active involvement at Ball State of journalism and his unselfi sh “I don’t know what to make of it began the day he arrived on campus. involvement with the university. all. I’ve gone to alumni recognition “I showed up at the Daily News the He explains his involvement with dinners several times, and to see the fi rst day I was on campus and never Ball State is due primarily to three people who have received the honor left ,” he says. elements: “my deep aff ection for the in the past, it’s really humbling.” ■

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6781_04r_05r.indd 5 8/23/07 1:48:29 PM alumni CONNECTION Professional societies Reed, ’86, and Jenelle Myra Borshoff Cook, ’69, Society board of directors host award programs, Smagala, ’88; and the Charles who has been PR consultant for is fi nalizing plans and plan fall outings M. Sappenfi eld Award of the Colts for 12 years, will speak underwriting for their fourth Excellence to architecture at the event. Cook, a member annual alumni awards dinner. Alumni societies have professor, Scott I. Truex. of Ball State’s Journalism Hall of Th e program is scheduled

scheduled events, from Fame, is founding principal of for Friday, October 5, at the FCS: Th e Family and Consumer awards dinners and a career Borshoff Johnson Matthews in Alumni Center. Sciences Alumni Society board day to a new outing at the Indianapolis. Her remarks will Th e Award of Achievement of directors will meet Th ursday, Indianapolis Colts Complex, focus on her experiences with will be presented to Katherine October 25. for the coming weeks. the Colts organization. Arbuckle, ’80; Wayne Th e society will host its tenth Th e Journalism society Dunham, ’82BS87; J. Robert CAP: Th e College of annual Career Development participated with the Greater Haecker, ’96; Jim Micklos, Architecture and Planning Day for alumni and students Indianapolis area alumni ’75; and Mike Newbold, ’76; will host its annual CAP Th ursday, October 25, Symphony on the Prairie the Award of Distinction to Alumni Day Friday, from 8:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Outing, August 11. E. Renae Conley, ’80MBA82; September 21, at the Alumni at the Alumni Center. FCS Plans are underway for a Jack Campbell, ’67; Mark Center. A reception will begin alumni will provide career journalism alumni reunion, Holden, ’81; and Jim at 5:30 p.m., followed by a information to current students. dinner program. scheduled for Saturday, June 21, Wainscott, ’79. Th e 2007 Award recipients will be Journalism: Th e Journalism 2008, on campus. Hall of Fame inductee is Carl recognized at the event. Alumni Society will host CCIM Th e next society board George, ’70MA71. Distinguished Alumnus alumni at a wine and cheese of directors meeting will be Award will be presented to outing at the Indianapolis Saturday, September 29, Douglas Reddington, ’78; Colts training facility, on campus. Th u r s d a y, S e p t e m b e r 2 7 , f r o m the Award of Outstanding MCOB: Th e Miller College 5:30-7:30 p.m. Achievement to Alan E. of Business Alumni

“Born to be a Cardinal” Newborns join membership includes BSU Cardinal family a Ball State bib, a magnetic photo The Ball State University Alumni Association has instituted frame, and a $10.00 a program to welcome newborns into the Cardinal family. In custodial account partnership with the Ball State Federal Credit Union (BSFCU), the Alumni Association administers the program. through the Ball State “Born to be a Cardinal” is designed for babies from birth to Federal Credit Union. 12 months, who are the children or grandchildren of Ball State alumni. the “Born to be a Cardinal” logo, and a $10.00 custodial account The program was established as an alumni service to opened in the child’s name at the BSFCU. recognize the university’s newest legacies, honor alumni Members may opt to increase the minimum for their savings families, and promote pride in Ball State. It provides the family a plan. Amounts greater than $15.00 will be deposited directly mechanism to save for college through the BSFCU. into the custodial account. Cost of basic enrollment is $15.00. New members in the basic The enrollment form is available through the Alumni plan will receive a Ball State bib, a magnetic photo frame with Association Web site, www.bsu.edu/alumni. Introducing our new members Legacy’s Name Birth Hometown Alumni Relatives Nathaniel Berlingieri 7/26/06 Dallas, GA Traci Berlingieri, ’97, mother Ayden Hudson 7/10/06 Summerville, SC Jennifer Atkins Hudson, ’04, mother; Micah Hudson, ’03MA01, father; Starlynn Atkins, ’98MA06, grandparent; Johnson Hudson, ’74MAE77, grandparent Emily Knott 5/9/06 Noblesville Daniel Knott, ’92, father; David Knott MA71, grandparent Nate Matthews 2/22/07 Muncie Julie Matthews, ’95, mother; Robert Matthews, ’97MBA01, father Jasmine Nicole Ross 11/10/06 Blue Springs, MO Katherine Ross, ’95, mother Jaidya Rene Smith 6/25/07 Muncie Debra Fuller, ’89, step-grandparent

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6781_06_r.indd 6 8/23/07 1:57:43 PM don’t miss these UPCOMING EVENTS .Earl Yestingsmeier Invitational, Monday, September 17, Muncie .CAP Alumni Day, Friday, September 21, Alumni Center .Journalism Alumni Society/CCIM Wine and Cheese Event, Thursday, September 27, Indianapolis Colts Complex

Ernie Krug MCOB Alumni Awards Dinner, Friday, October 5, Alumni Center by . Sigma Phi Epsilon alumni took part in .Homecoming Week, October 8-13, Campus their annual Golf and Dinner Outing, July 13, in Kokomo. Front: Basil Mawbey, .Men’s Tennis Alumni Reunion, Saturday, October 27, Alumni Center Peter Poorman. Back: Lew Gillespie, Dick Medland, Tom Beerman, Tom Blackburn. Alumni Council member Annette Northeastern Alumni Munoz, with her son Chapter board member Matt George; and Kim Momper joins Rhea Ervin, Stout, also on the recipient of the Northeastern Alumni Council, with Indiana Chapter Scholarship. her husband Gary, Ervin was recognized during attended the Chicago the Northeastern golf outing, White Sox Outing at July 18, in Fort Wayne. U.S. Cellular Field, August 11. Ernie Krug by Webber Kate by

NREM: Th e Natural Alumni chapters Adams-Wells: Th e Adams- will begin at 6:10 p.m. Jason Resources and Environmental schedule fall events Wells Alumni Chapter board Blythe, ’93, is coordinating the Management Alumni Society of directors will meet outing. Board meetings and will host a White River Th ursday, September 6, in Th e board’s next meeting annual outings, including the Clean-up Saturday, September Decatur at 6:00 p.m. will be Wednesday, Woodfi eld shopping trip, the 15. All NREM alumni and Th e chapter will participate October 17, at 6:00 p.m., in Blufft on Street Parade, and members of the Ball State in the Blufft on Street Fair Indianapolis. an event at Hoosier Park, are Natural Resources Club are Parade Tuesday, September planned during the fall. invited to attend. 18, at 7:00 p.m. Michiana: Th e Michiana Alumni Chapter will sponsor Greater Indianapolis: Th e its annual shopping trip to Greater Indianapolis Area Woodfi eld Mall in Chicago Alumni Chapter will host Saturday, November 17. BALL STATE its annual Hoosier Park Transportation will be horse race outing, Saturday, provided from Elkhart to September 15, in Anderson. Chicago. More information UNIVERSITY A buff et dinner will be will follow. EDUCATION REDEFINED served at 5:00 p.m. Th e race EDUCATION REDEFINED TOUR INFO Ball State is dedicated to shaping our students for leadership in the 21st century. Need event EDUCATION REDEFINED represents more than a tagline for Ball State. It is our ongoing commitment to information? a tradition of excellence and innovation. Join President Jo Ann M. Gora and other Ball State University representatives as we share our exciting Visit us online or news with alumni as part of our multi-city contact the EDUCATION REDEFINED TOUR. Alumni Association Friday, September 14 Alumni Dinner Alumni Association Contact Information Greater Washington, D.C. area phone: (765) 285-1080 toll free: 1 (888) I-GO-4-BSU fax: (765) 285-1414 e-mail: [email protected] Watch for details in the mail or go online for more information, www.bsu.edu/alumni Web: www.bsu.edu/alumni

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6781_06_08.indd 7 8/20/07 1:17:13 PM Alumni Legacy Scholarship recipients for 2007-08 POST-ITS Th e Alumni Association Legacy Scholarships are presented annually to incoming freshmen or currently enrolled students who demonstrate success in academics and achievement, and whose parent(s) or grandparent(s) are actively involved with the Alumni Association. Th e one-time, non-renewable awards have Black Alumni: Th e Black been given to 50 students for the 2007-08 academic year. Listed are the scholars, their hometowns, and their Alumni Society board of parents or grandparents who are alumni. directors will meet Saturday, Legacy Scholars Hometown Parent(s) and/or Grandparent(s) September 15. Cody M. Akers Pine Village Jean Coryell Akers, ’76; Jane Coryell, ’41 Fall Career Fair: Th e annual Jordan Mary Amanda Amor LaPorte Kenneth Moryl, ’63MA65 Ryan R. Avila Yorktown Ramon Avila, ’77MBA79; Teresa Avila, ’82; Ramon Fall Career Fair is scheduled Avila, ’57MA60 for Wednesday, September 19, Matthew R. Bailey Westfi eld Kirk Bailey, ’81MA83; Renee Bailey, ’84; Donna from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ganion, ’80 in Worthen Arena. More Grace M. Baker Muncie Th eodore Baker, ’80; Gail Baker, ’79 information can be found at Sally J. Barrett Yorktown Jo Barrett, ’76MAE78; Norm Barrett, ’78; Marjorie B. Schlegel, ’52; Louis Barrett, ’62 www.bsu.edu/students/careers/ Angela Black New Palestine Scott Black, ’83 students/events/cid/. Amanda S. Blake New Castle Amy Blake, ’92MA97; Deena Blake, ’96 Ellen M. Bryan Celina Virginia Bryan, ’86 Half-Century: Ball State’s Hannah J. Conklin Rushville Richard Conklin, ’75; Melinda Conklin, MAE80 Half-Century Club will gather Payton A. Corn Daleville Andrew Corn, ’80; Kip Corn, ’78 to socialize and honor alumni Abby K. Donselman Cincinnati Kathryn Donselman, ’76 Wednesday, September 12, at Kassi J. Dyson Wabash Dave Ervin, ’59 the Alumni Center. Alumni Adam W. Ferguson Greensburg Margaret Ferguson, ’75MAE80 Christopher D. Fivecoate Noblesville Ann Fivecoate, ’86; Allen Fivecoate, ’81MA82; from the class of 1957 and David Knott, MA71 earlier are invited to attend. Rachel N. Fyff e Greenwood Daniel Fyff e, ’83 Alumni from the classes Michael R.Galyen Noblesville Susan Galyen, ’77; Robert Galyen, ’77MA81 of 1947 and 1952 will be Kyle Galloway LaPorte Th eresa Galloway, ’81 recognized. Alexandra N. Garman Mt. Vernon Melinda Garman, ’86 Suzanna K. Goff Cicero Randy Goff , ’79; John Goff , ’49MAE55 Legacy: Th e Alumni Teresa I. Gorden Greenfi eld Pat Parker, ’63MA73 Association Legacy Scholarship Elizabeth C. Gordon Blufft on Dan Gordon, ’73 luncheon will be Saturday, Maria A. Gramelspacher Jasper Sharon Gramelspacher, ’80 Edward C. Harcourt Rushville Joe Harcourt, ’73; Mary Harcourt, ’79MA82; Helen September 29, at 10:00 a.m., at Harcourt, ’46; Conrad Harcourt, ’50 the Alumni Center. Austin Hepp McCordsville James Hepp, ’84; Betsy Hepp, ’84 Clayton Judd Connersville Randal Judd, ’87 Men’s Golf: Alumni of the Zachary J. Kendall Indianapolis Bradley Kendall, ’82; Martha Kendall, ’84 men’s golf program are invited Stefani King Granger Marilyn King, ’52MAE80; Patrick O. King, ’52MA60; to attend a reunion and golf Shirley Garwood, ’63MA66; Patrick L. King, MA85 event, Friday and Saturday, Natalie M. Kowalinski Mishawaka Linda Kowalinski, ’84; Robert Kowalinski, ’89 September 28 and 29. Tee time Jeanette E. Lechlitner Berne Rick Lechlitner, ’79; Susan Lechlitner, ’79MA82 David T. Lunsford New Castle Deborah J. Lunsford, ’85MAE88 is 1:00 p.m. at Th e Players Club. Megan F. McCreery Muncie Brenda McCreery, ’86 Dinner will be at 5:30 p.m. at Jamie L. McDonald Upland Bryan McDonald, ’84; Teresa McDonald, ’84 the home of Ball State Athletics Alissa D. McMillan Portland Jeanne McMillan, ’83MA84 Director Tom Collins. Craig M. Novak Greensburg Michael Novak, ’76MA81 Matthew E. Novak Greensburg Michael Novak, ’76MA81 Men’s Tennis: Men’s tennis Angela T. Rhea Muncie Leroy E. Rhea II, ’79; Doris Rhea, ’89 alumni will meet for their Nathan Roach Charlestown Emma Reich, ’78; Gerald Roach, ’80MS85 tenth annual reunion, Saturday, Leah M. Ruble Huntington Gathel A. Chenoweth, ’57MA62 October 27. Th e reunion will Karen L. Ruling Fort Wayne Kevin Klee, ’81MA86; Mary Ellen Klee, ’54MA58 Chelsea L. Sanders Muncie Tracy Curtis, ’84 begin with golf at Th e Players Crystal A. Schelling Granger Joseph Schelling, ’74MBA06; Marcia Schelling, ’74 Club in Yorktown. Tee time is Caitlin D. Smith Greensburg Joni Smith, ’79 1:00 p.m. A reception will take Eric C. Steger Noblesville Scott Steger, ’81; Donna Steger, ’82 place at 7:00 p.m., followed by Lauren E. Terrell Selma Teresa Terrell, ’85; Larry Terrell, ’83 a buff et and program at the Wade Th atcher Lebanon Janet Shipley, ’63MA65 Sarah E. Th omas Shelbyville Kathy J. Th omas, ’83 Alumni Center. Samantha K. Tilmans Pendleton Audrey Tilmans, ’53 Rice Bowl: Alumni of the Brian H. Weddle Richmond Audrey Tilmans, ’53 W. Tyler Whitehead Bloomington Th omas Whitehead, ’77MA79 1967 Rice Bowl football team are invited to attend a 40th Alumni Legacy Committee reunion celebration, Friday and Th e Alumni Legacy Committee for 2007-08 includes: Chairman Mike Chisley, ’73; John Bowles, ’67; Julie Bradshaw, ’80; Jeri Giska, ’84; Sarah Maisto, ’96; Mike McMillen, ’67; Mike Shumaker, ’73MAE77; and Saturday, October 5 and 6. Lori Wean, ’85.

8 Ball State Alumnus / September 2007

6781_06_08.indd 8 8/20/07 1:17:26 PM Faces from the 2007 Black Alumni Reunion

More than 150 alumni attended the Black Alumni Society’s tenth biennial reunion at the Alumni Center, August 3-5. A welcome reception Friday evening included live music by “The Jazz Men”. Saturday activities were highlighted by golf at The Players Club, a town hall discussion, a career development session, an awards dinner, and dance. Pamala Morris, ’69MA71, and Linda Wilson, ’72MA74, led the roundtable discussion on “The Mis-education of Inappropriate Language.” Doriel Armstead, ’95, moderated “Making the Connection: A Career Development Workshop for Experienced and BLACK New Job Seekers,” featuring seven alumni who shared their professional experiences, and an explanation about services ALUMNI available through Ball State’s Career Center from Larry Beck, ’76MA77MS87, associate director. REUNION Nine alumni were honored for achievements in their August 3-5, 2007 professions and community service. The recently established Black Alumni Award of Achievement was presented to Kendale Adams, ’97; La Trice Edwards, ’94; Ericka Flye, ’92; David Lewis, ’96; Idella Simmons, ’92; Lynda Van Davis, ’93; and Jason Whitlock, ’90. Recipients of the Outstanding Black Alumni Award were John R. Hall, ’72, fi eld offi ce director for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Indianapolis; and Wendy Robinson, EdD96, superintendent of Fort Wayne Community Schools. Ed Shipley, ’68MA71, and Sue Taylor, ’71, were recognized for their continued support and commitment to the organization. The evening continued with a dance featuring DJ Thomas Griffi n. A farewell breakfast buff et concluded the reunion Sunday.

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3 Linda Wilson, 1 Liz O’Dell, Pam Morris, 1 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Alpha Kappa Alpha 2 3 Myland Brown. Sorority, Inaugural Black Alumni Award of Achievement recipients. 4 John Hall, 2 Terry May, Carl Radford, Jose Reed, and Keynote Speaker Lynda Van Davis. Doriel Armstead.

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Training for special needs by Laura Ford The Department of

Special Education serves Graduate assistant as a resource and voice Jeff Trotter works with David McIntosh’s for students, the local daughter, Claire, community, and the on an exercise that state of Indiana measures visual

McIntosh David by spatial skills. utism spectrum disorders aff ect College co-sponsored an autism walk Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD) in one in every 150 eight-year- in conjunction with the East Central Indianapolis. A participation program A olds in the United States, Indiana Chapter of the Autism Society allows sophomore deaf education according to data released in 2007 of America. Other partnerships have majors and graduate students to live from the Centers for Disease Control been developed, including one with at ISD for one academic year. Students and Prevention. Th e disorders include the Indiana State Police Training participate in ISD classes at all autism, Asperger syndrome, and Academy to establish a fi rst responder developmental levels and continue to pervasive developmental disorder, program on autism and one with take required courses, taught by both which are developmental disabilities the Autism Society of Indiana to Ball State and ISD faculty. that cause substantial impairments in develop workshops, write grants, and Th rough the years the department social interaction and communication. formulate policy related to autism. also has worked with the Indiana According to Autism Speaks, the During the spring 2007 semester, School for the Blind in Indianapolis, nation’s leading nonprofi t organization workshops on autism were Huff er Memorial Children’s devoted to autism, more children will implemented for psychologists, Center and the Apple Tree Child be diagnosed with autism this year licensed psychologists, special Development Center in Muncie, and than with AIDS, diabetes, and cancer education teachers, and speech/ Indiana State University in Terre combined. language pathologists. Th e department Haute. Additionally, on campus, “It’s just exploding in terms of the is in the process of making graduate curricular opportunities are available number of kids with autism across the certifi cation available in autism and for students in conjunction with other country,” says John Merbler, professor applied behavioral departments. and chairman of the Department analysis. Ball State “We recently of Special Education at Ball State. will become the Ball State’s deaf education combined the “Autism is the largest growth area in only institution program is the only one of its diagnostic clinic special education at the moment.” within the state of kind in the state and offers a and the school As attention to the disorder has Indiana to off er learning experience through psychology escalated, Merbler’s department has the certifi cation, a partnership with the clinic in the focused its eff orts on methods and once approved. department solutions to train educators already in Th e area of Indiana School for the Deaf. of educational the fi eld, to prepare future educators, autism is only psychology,” and reach out to the local community. one focal point for the department, says McIntosh, who serves as co- Th e recently appointed David which also off ers programs in director of the clinic. “Th e goal is to and Joanna Meeks Distinguished visual impairment, deaf education, have school psychologists work with Professor of Special Education, David mild interventions, mild behavior special education students and vice McIntosh has helped boost awareness disorders, mild cognitive disabilities, versa, so we can benefi t from that and training both on and off campus severe intense interventions, severe interdisciplinary approach.” through community activities and cognitive problems, multiple Th e Psychoeducational, Diagnostic, initiatives. McIntosh is specialized in disabilities, and special education. and Intervention Clinic is in its the identifi cation and treatment of Ball State’s deaf education program second year as a collaborative clinic, autism spectrum disorders. is the only one of its kind in the state extending services throughout During the past year, under and off ers a learning experience that Indiana that includes behavioral McIntosh’s leadership, the Department has been in existence for the past 25 treatments, evaluation, consultation, of Special Education and the Teachers years through a partnership with the and training. Ball State Alumnus / September 2007 11

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Another interdisciplinary eff ort the Ronald McDonald Children’s is the Literacy Project for Students Charities [assisted in establishing] the with Communication and Severe TEACH (Technological Education Disabilities. Th e project, co-directed and Assessment for Children with by Lisa Pufpaff , a professor in the Handicaps) Lab,” he says. “It is a nice Department of Special Education, facility for introducing our students to brings students from the departments adaptive technology, stocked with the of Special Education and Speech latest equipment and soft ware. Pathology together to work with Th e lab has proven invaluable school-age children with severe for the department’s technology communication and related instruction. Services Photo

disabilities. “We try to fi nd [innovative] ways of Ball State Th e work and dedication of Pufpaff using technology,” Merbler says. “We and McIntosh are indicative of teach the American Sign Language the positive happenings displayed (ASL) class that we off er for our deaf Jean Ulman, director of the TEACH throughout the department. Th e education program, for example, Lab, demonstrates adaptive technology to Autumn Mundy, who 12-member faculty is involved in through video conferencing.” graduated in 2007 with a degree in multiple areas outside their role as According to Merbler, distance elementary and special education. professor. Working as consultants education, such as that off ered for deaf for state grants, serving on national education training, has become an advisory boards, authoring books, and important element for sustaining the “Th e biggest challenge that we face organizing camps are examples of their program. He explains that a number are misconceptions about the [fi eld] extensive endeavors. of the department’s programs are of special education,” says Merbler. “Th is department just has wonderful available through the Internet, Web “Th ere are a lot of stereotypes [of] faculty,” says Merbler. “Th ey genuinely casting, or at off -campus locations. people with disabilities, and that, to care and go the extra mile with Courses currently available primarily some extent, deters some people from students, and are always looking suit those pursuing their master’s or pursuing a career in special education. for opportunities to strengthen the doctoral degrees. “A really big challenge, not just for program.” “In the past year, our numbers have special education with Ball State but According to Merbler, external [greatly increased] with the distance special education teacher preparation funding also plays an integral role in education program,” Merbler says, programs nationally, is to help dispel maintaining the program’s reputation. adding that the department hopes to those myths about people with Th e department has received more expand its course off erings, creating a disabilities, and to encourage people than $6.5 million in external funding greater opportunity to attract non- to enter the fi eld and take a course or in recent years from organizations traditional students. Currently, there have an experience with a person with such as the Indiana Department of are locations for distance education in a disability,” he continues. “Th ey’ll Fishers and Fort Wayne. fi nd it a very rewarding career.” In tandem with distance Th e department remains one of the “We are the largest special education off erings, the largest in the state to issue licenses, education program in the state department is testing the whether for deaf education, to serve of Indiana and one of the most potential use of podcasts through as director of special education, or comprehensive in the country.” iTunes University. Th us far, an in other areas of exceptionality. And, informational podcast on the within the year they are looking to —John Merbler deaf education program has been earn Council for Exceptional Children developed. iTunes University accreditation and procuring funding Education, the Ronald McDonald enables students to download audio for an assessment/interventions Children’s Charities, and private and video content of presentations, program for students with autism and donors. Contributions further enable lectures, tours, and other similar their families. graduate and full-time doctoral elements that professors might want “We are the largest special education assistantships, a distinguished to share with their classes. Th is new program in the state of Indiana and professorship, faculty research and technology also provides an avenue one of the most comprehensive in the travel, and technology advancements. for promoting careers in the fi eld country,” says Merbler. “We have a real Merbler mentions the campus of special education, helping to powerhouse here.” ■ adaptive technology lab as an example. overcome what has become a national “A g i ft from the Terhune family and shortage of special education teachers.

12 Ball State Alumnus / September 2007

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Roomier seats, new BSU names new building after David Letterman sound system among Th e university has named a between Ball Emens renovations new campus building aft er one State and the of its most prominent alumni, bargaining For more than 40 years, late night television host David unit patrons have enjoyed Letterman, ’70. Th e Ball State representing performances from their board of trustees authorized campus service seats in Ball State’s Emens the recognition unanimously employees. Auditorium. Now, the during a special meeting at Th e experience will be even the university’s downtown new work more comfortable—and Indianapolis Center, July 30. agreement will sound better too. Th e Letterman name will was negotiated

It’s all due to a major appear on a new campus for a two- Services Photo renovation inside the landmark, when Ball State year period Ball State concert and theater venue, dedicates its just-completed, through David Letterman’s mother, Dorothy Mengering, which has hosted legendary $21 million communication June 30, 2009 joins Ball State President Jo Ann M. Gora at the performers ranging from and media building in the and modifi es press conference for the naming of the new David Letterman, ’70, and entertainer’s honor. or amends Letterman Building. Stevie Wonder to Adam Both Letterman and his a number Sandler and Larry the Cable mother, Dorothy Mengering, of previously existing Board members previously Guy. who still resides near defi nitions, rules, and authorized the trio of projects Improvements include Letterman’s hometown of regulations pertaining to based on the scope and refurbishing the main fl oor Indianapolis, are expected bargaining unit employees. cost data available at that seats, which will feature to participate in the formal Th e trustees also assented time. Since then, as part of a slightly diff erent look. dedication ceremonies for the to a proposed one-year the normal planning and Previously the backs were Letterman building, Friday, renewal of the tuition construction progress, work metal, and now they will September 7, at 4:00 p.m. reciprocity agreement that has proceeded in conjunction be wood that is stained Mengering also was on hand for currently allows residents with architects and engineers to match the walnut the public board meeting and of Butler, Darke, Mercer, in developing a more detailed doors, and they will be announcement. Preble, Shelby, and Van building program, schematic slightly roomier than their Since 1985 Letterman has Wert counties of western designs, and updated cost predecessors. funded annual scholarships for Ohio to enroll at Ball State estimates. Crews began removing telecommunications students at Indiana resident tuition Th e trustees approved new all of the auditorium’s who submit a project in order to rates, except for academic costs for these projects in seats in late June aft er qualify for one of the $10,000, programs off ered through light of newer industry costs. Emens completed its $5,000, or $3,333 awards. the College of Architecture In addition, modifi cations yearly schedule of shows Typical entries range from and Planning, which are have been made to the scope and special events. Once screenplays and music videos to exempt from the agreement. of each proposal with the aim the seats were removed, short fi lms and storyboards. Also approved were the of improving performance of crews began refi nishing the Letterman was a specifi cs of the university’s the projects and addressing concrete fl oor and touching telecommunications major general fund and auxiliary unforeseen circumstances up the ceiling plaster. Th ey during his time on campus. fund budgets for the 2007-08 discovered in the planning plan to install a new audio Over the years Letterman fi scal year. Each is based on process. system, which will provide has provided substantial the $279 million spending Th e new estimate for a cleaner, crisper sound for assistance, most recently plan the trustees approved the complete renovation lectures and other events. helping the university relocate last May. of DeHority Residence Th e last time the seats its transmitting tower. Th e board also considered Halls is $30 million, while were refurbished was in Read more about the new updates and revisions for the construction of North 1993, when they were building, beginning on page 18. the planned renovations Residence Hall is now of the DeHority Residence projected at $46.5 million. repadded and covered with Other board action Halls complex and Pittenger Th e new estimate for new fabric. At their July 20 meeting, Student Center, and the renovating Pittinger Student the board of trustees approved construction of North Center is $22.9 million. new conditions of cooperation Residence Hall. Ball State Alumnus / September 2007 13

6781_13_15.indd 13 8/20/07 1:35:48 PM — Did you know? Ball State Ball State graduated 1,255 students in July during the summer commencement ceremony in Worthen Arena. The university awarded 66 associate degrees, 697 bachelor’s, fun facts 468 master’s, and 24 doctoral or specialist in education degrees.

produced television show Future research will Conrad appointed focusing on the natural explore advertising formats resources, historical sites, on diff erent mobile devices, student representative and outdoor recreational a metropolitan information to board of trustees opportunities in Indiana, alert service program, mobile Kellie Conrad, a sophomore from were nominated in the incentives, and a social Indianapolis, has been appointed to a student program category. networking program with Services Photo two-year term to the Ball State Board Second Life, a popular online virtual community. Ball State of Trustees by Indiana Governor Mitch University deploys Daniels. Conrad, a telecommunications major and Spanish new platform and digital media minor, replaces Danielle Frazier, ’07, of Kingsbury steps down New Palestine. for mobile research as dean of CAST As a freshman, Conrad contributed to multiple media Ball State is deploying a outlets on campus. She wrote for the Ball State Daily News, new soft ware application Nancy Kingsbury, dean of reported for NewsWatch, and worked as a remote producer platform to examine Ball State’s College of Applied for Connections, which was recently nominated for an consumer use of mobile Sciences and Technology Emmy Award. She continues to serve as a member of the communication devices (CAST), has stepped down as telecommunications student advisory committee. in the mobile marketing, dean and has returned to the entertainment, content and faculty. Under her leadership, information delivery, social CAST greatly increased its in other networking, and commerce enrollment to become the arenas. second-largest college at Ball NEWS Th e university’s Center State. for Media Design (CMD), A national search process Ball State receives Th e university has one of the nation’s leading to fi ll the position is 11 regional Emmy received 61 regional Emmy media research facilities, will underway. During the search, nominations nominations and won 18 integrate the iLoop Mobile Gwen Robbins, MA71, who since 2000, contributing mFinity platform into its retired as associate dean Ball State has received 11 to Ball State being named broader research program, in 2005, has assumed the regional Emmy nominations, Indiana’s Broadcasting taking advantage of its ability position of interim dean. In including fi ve for a School of the Year for three to create, connect, and addition to associate dean, documentary about inmates consecutive years. control mobile text-based Robbins has served at Ball receiving an education in Alexander Mejia, ’07, and initiatives and mobile content State as a faculty member prison. Tony Prizevoits, a junior, distribution. in the School of Physical Th e Lower Great Lakes received a nomination iLoop Mobile, a Education, Sport, and Chapter of the National in the public service technology and services Exercise Science. Academy of Television announcement category company, off ers the mFinity

Arts and Sciences will for a fl ood awareness video platform under a Web-based recognize Ball State produced for the Red Cross. ASP or appliance license, Electronic Field Trip faculty, staff , and students Th e project was submitted by giving customers total program announces Saturday, September 8, in their independent fi rm, TAV independence to create and interim director Cleveland, OH. Productions. control mobile initiatives. Jeff rey Mohl has been Cell Block Scholars was Ball State also received Managed services also are named interim director nominated in several regional Emmy nominations available for companies that of Ball State’s Electronic categories, including for music composition and prefer to have iLoop Mobile Field Trip (EFT) program, special programs, audio, lighting for Perspective, the create and manage their succeeding Mark music composition, and student-produced short fi lm services for them. Kornmann, ’83MA84, who videographer (non-news and that won a Student Academy Th e fi rst Ball State research has accepted a position director, tape/fi lm). Award in 2006. campaign using mFinity was as senior vice president Th e documentary received NewsWatch, the a recent test study involving of grant programs at the a best-in-category award at university’s student-run college students, based National Park Foundation the recent 2007 Broadcast nightly news television around a mobile coupon in Washington, D.C. Mohl’s Education Association program, and Indiana campaign with a national appointment began August 1. Media Festival. Outdoors, a student- pizza franchise. 14 Ball State Alumnus / September 2007

6781_13_15.indd 14 8/20/07 1:35:58 PM Prior to fi lling the interim director position, Mohl had Jones promoted to head CICS program been manager of media Ball State has named a nationally recognized researcher in wireless development for EFT since technologies and communication convergence to head its Center for 2004. Information and Communication Sciences (CICS). With a vision to Stephan Jones, a CICS faculty member since 1998, has been named electronically expose director of the program, one of the few interdisciplinary graduate students to national programs in the nation that combines theory and hands-on learning treasures and experts opportunities in diagnosing information and communication problems. without leaving the Jones succeeds Ray Steele, founding director of CICS, who stepped classroom, Ball State down from the position to become the center’s fi rst distinguished launched the EFT program, professor. under Kornmann’s As director of CICS Institute for Wireless Innovation and co-director of the Applied leadership, in 1996. Today, Research Institute at Ball State, Jones has developed strong immersive learning opportunities, millions of schoolchildren allowing graduate students to develop their skills at area nonprofi t agencies in dire need virtually participate in the of updated communication technologies and with for-profi t organizations within the ICT fi eld trips each year. A host industry. of partners includes Best He has been honored for his research, teaching, and community work, including the Buy Children’s Foundation, President’s Award from the Delaware County Coalition on Human Resources in 2005 for Th e National Baseball Hall assisting with technology projects for local nonprofi t agencies; the CCIM Dean’s Core of Fame and Museum, Competency Award in 2000, 2003, and 2004; and a TechPoint Mira Bridge Builder Award in and Th e National Park 2004 for assisting Delaware County nonprofi ts to improve access to information technology. Foundation. Jones worked from 1995-98 at Bowling Green State University as assistant to the dean for Over the past 12 years, distance learning in the Department of Continuing Education, International and Summer the EFT program has programs, and from 1979-95 as the owner and engineer of a commercial telecommunications become a nationally and company. He received his master’s and doctorate from Bowling Green State University. internationally recognized program, receiving 21 Telly Awards and 16 trophies University appoints business research director from the World Media Festival. Michael Hicks, nationally known for his research on energy markets Th e Electronic Field Trip and the economic impact of Wal-Mart, has been named director of Ball schedule for 2007-08 State’s Bureau of Business Research (BBR). Hicks began his appointment includes: “Tails from the with the bureau, situated within the Miller College of Business, in August. Tetons,” October 16, Grand Since its inception in 1970, the BBR staff has supported business faculty Teton National Park, and provided the state’s business community with research resources. WY; “Commemorating Hicks succeeds Patrick Barkey, who recently left the university to Courage: Th e Nine Who become the director of health care research with the Bureau of Business Made a Diff erence,” and Economic Research at the University of Montana. December 4, Central High Prior to Ball State, Hicks was an associate professor of economics at the Air Force Institute School, Little Rock, AR; “A of Technology’s Graduate School of Engineering and Management at Wright-Patterson Air Whale Story: A South Sea Force Base in Dayton, OH. He also was an adjunct scholar at the Mackinac Center for Public Adventure,” February 26, Policy. He previously was a tenured research professor at Marshall University. Baja Peninsula; and “Field of Hicks earned doctoral and master’s degrees in economics from the University of Tennessee Colors: Flying Objects on and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Virginia Military Institute. He has authored two the National Mall,” April 1, books and more than 60 scholarly works focusing on state and local public policy, including Washington, D.C. an emphasis on tax and expenditure policy, environmental regulation, alternative and traditional energy, and the economic impact of Wal-Mart on local economies. He also holds the rank of lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army, serving since 1984 in North Africa, Southwest Asia, Korea, and Japan.

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Improving software quality and productivity through design metrics

by Wayne and Dolores Zage

n 1986, the Soft ware Engineering Research Center (SERC), a National Science Foundation (NSF) IIndustry/University Cooperative Research Center (I/UCRC) was established. SERC’s partnership between industry, academe, and government focuses on fundamental soft ware engineering research. Th e challenge for the SERC affi liates today, as it was in 1986, is to build soft ware that “you can count on”. To address this need, our research began with SERC by investigating soft ware design metrics with the goal of identifying error-prone modules early in the soft ware lifecycle, thereby allowing signifi cant improvements in soft ware quality and productivity. A soft ware design metric is a measure of some property of the soft ware design. Th ere are many aspects of soft ware that can be counted, such as number of lines of code, number of modules, and number of variables used. Th e trick is to select a small and balanced set of metrics that can be used to identify troublesome or

error-prone modules in the structure of the soft ware. Zage and Dolores Wayne courtesy, Just as an architect studies blueprints to review a Wayne and Dolores Zage received the 2007 Alexander building’s structure and an engineer evaluates the Schwarzkopf Prize for Technological Innovation. components of a bridge to identify weaknesses, we study soft ware design artifacts to identify stress points, i.e., error-prone components, in a soft ware system. If Grumman, Motorola, Telcordia Technologies, and the US such troublesome components can be found in soft ware Army, more than 40 master’s and doctoral student theses design before code is written, then practitioners can exploring extensions and enhancements of the original have a more cost-eff ective approach to developing work, and that our work would make its way into a soft ware. standard soft ware engineering textbook. As one of our industrial affi liates once remarked, “Th e Th e design metrics technology has been adopted by Zage metrics can identify errors in code not yet written.” major corporations within SERC as they pursue soft ware Th e design metrics have evolved into a metrics- process and product improvements. During the 21 years guided methodology for soft ware quality providing a of design metrics research, on a wide variety of projects framework that is unbiased, effi cient, and cost-eff ective ranging from missile defense, satellite, accounting, to determine design improvements, code-modifi cation, and telecommunications systems to interactive games, and testing and management strategies. the design metrics have provided soft ware developers Little did we know that our design metrics line of support to produce systems that users can rely on. research would lead to 21 consecutive years of research One of the most important contributions in research funding by companies such as Raytheon, Northrop that we have made at Ball State is directing a design

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Today more metrics are needed to measure the Army’s ability to withstand attacks of its software. Attacks against US military computer systems now number in the tens of thousands per day.

metrics research team of fi ve to soft ware, and from UC Berkeley for and analyzing soft ware designs, we eight students and faculty in each the development of “Smart Dust”, are still excited about applying (and of the last 21 years. In addition to a wireless network of miniature yes, counting) design metrics in new the graduate theses, there have been sensors. research projects. ■ more than 100 presentations related Today more metrics are needed to the design metrics research, to measure the Army’s ability to Wayne Zage is by students as well as faculty, at withstand attacks of its soft ware. professor of computer professional meetings. Attacks against US military science and director of In general, the graduate and computer systems now number SERC. Dolores Zage is undergraduate students are involved in the tens of thousands per day. assistant professor of on a weekly basis in such research- Our current project, funded by the computer science and related activities as participating in US Army Research Laboratory, is research coordinator team research meetings, assisting to determine the applicability of for SERC. in metrics collection and statistical the design metrics technology to The Zages came Services Photo analysis of project data, and soft ware reliability and to develop to Ball State in 1977

customizing programs to calculate security metrics to identify, Ball State and began working statistics and generate reports and categorize, and analyze security together on research projects when data fi les. Th ey also create and weaknesses of networked soft ware SERC was established in 1986. They update World Wide Web pages on systems used by the United States have been honored as Techpoint MIRA the design metrics projects, prepare Army. nominees for Education Contribution papers and presentations, and keep To be completely secure, the to Technology and are the recipients of abreast of current related research military must be able to identify the prestigious Alexander Schwarzkopf eff orts by reading selected articles and eliminate all exploitable defects Prize for Technological Innovation by from professional journals. in the soft ware. Th is task can be the NSF I/UCRC Association. We have been fortunate to be described as fi nding a needle in a Wayne also is the recipient of the recognized on several occasions for haystack, and perhaps even more Outstanding Faculty Award (2002), our design metrics research. Perhaps accurately as fi nding a particular Researcher of the Year (1994), and the pinnacle of our research awards needle among the needles in a Outstanding Young Faculty Award came in January, 2007 when we haystack. Th e current practice (1981), all bestowed by Ball State. received the Th ird Annual Alexander of soft ware engineering lacks Schwarzkopf Prize for Technological the scientifi c underpinnings and For more information on the Zages’ Innovation from the NSF I/ rigorous controls needed to produce research activities, visit UCRC Association, a voluntary, high-quality, secure products at an www.cs.bsu.edu/homepages/wmz/ and independent organization of past acceptable cost. www.cs.bsu.edu/homepages/dmz/. and present members of the National However, all is not lost. Th e design For more information on SERC, visit Science Foundation’s I/UCRC metrics technology may help us www.serc.net. program involving 42 Centers, fi nd those needles in the haystack For more information on the NSF 100 Universities, and thousands and we have assembled a team of I/UCRC program, visit of faculty and student researchers. researchers from BSU, Purdue, the www.nsf.gov/eng/iucrc/. Previous award winners were from University of Illinois at Chicago, and the University of Illinois at Urbana- expert industrial practitioners to Champaign for the development tackle this formidable project. Aft er of power system visualization more than two decades of counting

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6781_16_17.indd 17 8/20/07 1:43:08 PM Redefi ning the Landscape Chad Franz by Photo

The new Letterman Communication and Media Building, just west of Shafer Tower, completes a complex that places all departments in CCIM under one roof.

6781_18_r_23_r.indd 18 8/23/07 2:14:33 PM Academics, Athletics, Residence Life n her spring 2007 letter to parents, President Jo Ann they are doing. How a place looks and the scale of it sends Gora previewed how Ball State’s physical environment important messages to the observer that have to do with would be redefi ned at the beginning of the 2007-08 building perceptions,” he says. Iacademic year. Situated in the heart of the McKinley corridor, the “Next fall, we will open the new Communication and $21-million Letterman Communication and Media Building Media Building and the Park Residence Hall, and the completes the educational complex that physically places Scheumann Stadium and Woodworth Dining Facility all departments within the College of Communication, renovations will be complete,” the president said. “We have Information, and Media (CCIM) under one roof. In also launched many new projects, which include renovating addition to the departments of Telecommunications DeHority Residence Halls and the L.A. Pittenger Student and Journalism, the college includes the Department of Center, expanding our student recreational facilities, and Communication Studies and the Center for Information constructing the new North Residence Hall.” and Communication Sciences. Indiana Public Radio (IPR) With the start of a new fall semester, Ball State proudly WBST was the fi rst tenant in the new facility, which also is unveiled three new gems in the crown of an already vibrant the new home for the student-run WCRD radio station. campus community. Th e Letterman Communication and Roger Lavery, CCIM dean, says the college is strengthened Media Building, Scheumann Stadium, and Park Residence by having all the disciplines physically together. Hall, each represents one of three vital facets of the “Th e big news is for the fi rst time in the college’s 11-year university environment—academics, athletics, and residence history, we’ll be all under one roof,” Lavery says. “It’s good life. Woodworth Dining also underwent a complete for the college, because having that physical proximity makeover of space to accommodate current student needs. does facilitate interdisciplinary projects and activities and Saying the newest construction fi ts into a constantly mentoring.” emerging master plan, Th omas Kinghorn, vice president for Kinghorn says the Letterman Building represents the Business Aff airs and Treasurer, explains the importance of fi nal phase of construction that began with the E.F. Ball a well-designed campus. “When people see a well-planned Communication Building, opened in 1988, and includes campus or well-maintained buildings, then automatically the Art and Journalism Building (AJ), opened in 2001. “We they think that [the university] probably has a great alumni were always working on the integration of those disciplines, organization, excellent faculty, and people who know what and the Communication and Media building completes

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6781_18_r_23_r.indd 19 8/23/07 2:14:56 PM that vision and provides a place for students to learn that will be second to none anywhere in the country,” he says. Begun in February 2005, the Letterman Building encloses some 75,000 square feet of classroom, studio, and faculty offi ce space, much of it refl ecting the latest developments in modern instructional building design, materials, and construction. Many features are incorporated to meet its specialized needs. Communications Studies, moving from the Arts and Communications Building, now can claim not only specially designed classrooms, but also a dedicated space for its successful forensic teams. Th e building off ers students technology resources 24 hours a day, to include a $1 million post-production studio, a surround-sound recording and editing suite, and a high-defi nition and surround-sound playback studio. Access to this equipment, which Lavery says is the best in the industry, will make graduates highly marketable. “Th ey’ll be able to do movie-quality recording and editing which will couple nicely with the high-defi nition video work we’re doing,” Lavery says. “Importantly, the students who have the opportunity to work in these facilities, can make a seamless transition into the industry when they go to work for the better audio companies.” Lavery predicts there will be increased interest in the student radio station, WCRD, not only because of its facility, but also because of its location. Whether students wish to pursue being on-air talents, work in production, sales, or management, they can learn all facets of the profession, he says. And the station will have high visibility because it is situated on a second-fl oor pathway that extends from AJ through the Ball Building, the Communication and Media Building, and into the Bell Building. “Th ere is a student corridor pathway Don Rogers

by and WCRD is right on that. Th ey A second-fl oor open corridor in the Letterman Building, with a view of have windows so that students will be Shafer Tower, provides a gathering place for students, faculty, and staff. able to see the DJs and there will be speakers so they will be able to hear what’s on the air as they walk by,” Lavery says.

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6781_18_r_23_r.indd 20 8/23/07 2:15:26 PM An open three-story atrium is enhanced through an abundance of natural light. Use of materials like bamboo wood for many doors and fl oors not only improve its acoustic qualities, but also help the building to qualify for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certifi cation as a high-performance green facility in terms of sustainable site development, water savings, energy effi ciency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. Th e dedication ceremony and grand opening, set for September 7, will include recognition of David Letterman, for whom the building has been named. A staunch supporter of the university, Letterman continues as a Don Rogers

by benefactor to WCRD, the station he helped launch, and since 1985 he has Stan Sollars demonstrates high-end equipment in the $1 million double provided scholarship funds to talented audio suite, a highlight of the Letterman Building. telecommunications students.

From entertainment suites and festival seating to professional-quality turf, Scheumann Stadium offers amenities to ensure an optimal gameday experience.

nchoring the northwest entertainment suites, and club seating side has been redone. We’ve cut out entry to campus at arguably for approximately 180. Disabled some new areas so people can get to the busiest intersection accessibility also has been improved. their seats diff erently, and we’ve put A in Muncie, Scheumann Collins elaborates on the amenities in accessible seating from goal line Stadium, which includes the Paul designed to make the gameday to goal line on the press box side,” and Pat Kozel Media Center and is experience optimal for fans. “All the he explains, adding there is a festival fl anked by the John and Janice Fisher restrooms and concessions have been seating arrangement in the north end Football Training Complex, now redone. Th e concourse on the west zone area. stands at what many view as the front entrance to campus. Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Tom Collins speaks of the impact the stadium and training complex will have. “With the fi nishing of the stadium, the front porch of the university looks good as you come off McGalliard and turn onto Tillotson. Th e stadium becomes a visual asset to the university,” Collins says. He adds that everyone attending a game, “will really like the look of the stadium, the way it feels, and the way Michael Hickey

it functions.” by Th e $15.5 million renovation Quarterback Nate Davis anticipates the 2007 season in the new Scheumann includes a newly designed plaza area, Stadium, which includes FieldTurf, a communications center, suites and with a ticket offi ce and concession club seating, an enclosed north end with festival seating, a new ticket offi ce, zone; a media center, with a press improved disabled accessibility, and new restroom and concession areas. box, and coaching booths; individual

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6781_18_r_23_r.indd 21 8/23/07 2:15:42 PM In addition to those renovations, autographs, practiced on their new “We’re excited about all of the the playing fi eld has been uprooted turf in preparation for opening changes. We anticipate keeping and FieldTurf, the same turf used in night, August 30, with a game attendance up and we feel as if Brady the National Football against MAC rival Hoke and his coaching staff and League and in major Miami. Meanwhile, players are going to have a great year,” college stadiums, has “What [the the Cardinal Varsity he says. been installed. Collins support] Club hosted a football Like the Media and Communication points to numerous kickoff dinner, tours Building, completion of the football benefi ts for using demonstrates in were off ered, and the stadium fulfi lls a long-time goal of FieldTurf, including the eyes of our Pride of Mid America university planners, according to both the ability to marching band Kinghorn. “Th e football stadium is better-maintain the student-athletes performed. something that we’ve been working surface, and the fact is that they get Collins says the on for a long time, and it’s exciting that it is safer for the special event, two to fi nally have that put into place,” he players. a real sense that days before the says, adding that the new structure “It’s the best turf this is a program Cardinals opened sends a distinct message. available right now,” their 2007-08 home “I believe it is an indicator of the Collins says. “It so on the rise.” schedule, was a scale of the institution. When we are much simulates real —Tom Collins way to thank the close to another campus and drive grass and because it community and by their stadium, if it is of major has some cushion—it donors to the stadium proportions, we automatically believe has some give—there are less knee campaign. He adds that their that [the institution is] doing deep injuries.” investment in Ball State football is research and there are probably a Th e grand opening of Scheumann signifi cant. lot of students. Th ose are kinds of Stadium August 28 was done with a “What it means to Ball State transfers of message that a large, well- fl air befi tting the facility. President athletics is that [many people care] prepared stadium gives.” Gora and Head Football Coach Brady about the football program. What Kinghorn concludes: “I think Hoke participated in the dedication it demonstrates in the eyes of our on game days [our stadium] will and recognition of benefactors John student-athletes is that they get a real represent the university well and on and June Scheumann, John and Janice sense that this is a program on the non-game days, it will also serve the Fisher, and Paul and Pat Kozel. Th e rise,” Collins says, adding that morale function [of representing us] as the Cardinals, on hand for photos and is high and momentum is growing. front door to the university.”

Park Residence Hall blends lifestyle comforts and state-of-the-art technology to promote productive living and learning.

ndividual room temperature and the fi ve generations of his family occupancy rooms with private baths; controls, spacious walk-in who have earned or are currently accommodations for disabled access; closets, ten-foot high ceilings, seeking degrees from Ball State. and community space including Iand corridors that more resemble Th e fi rst new residence hall to seminar and activity rooms to a hotel than a residence hall are be opened in 38 years, Park Hall facilitate living and learning for among the comforts occupants of is located immediately north students. the new Park Hall are experiencing. of DeHority Halls and has 290 Alan Hargrave, associate vice Th ose features are complemented by rooms serving nearly 500 students, president for Student Aff airs and semi-private bathrooms, a two-story mostly upperclassmen. It bears director of Housing and Residence social lounge, a laundry facility with little resemblance to the campus Life, describes some of the features online access, a work out room, and a accommodations constructed in that make a positive fi rst impression. technology center. the 1960s. “Th e amount of interior light, Dedicated August 22, Park Hall is Surveys of students helped natural light, is terrifi c. Th ere is a named to honor a family’s 87-year determine some of the hall’s sense of brightness and cheerfulness affi liation with Ball State. Th e naming amenities: a focus on double- when you come in. When you walk recognizes signifi cant contributions occupancy rooms clustered around down the corridor, it looks very much made by Don Park, vice president for semi-private bathrooms; availability like a hotel. It’s not a straight shot University Advancement Emeritus, of a limited number of single- corridor,” he says.

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6781_18_r_23_r.indd 22 8/23/07 2:15:59 PM Th e inviting environment also includes rich wood accents and displays of framed artwork throughout. Hargrave says Park Hall is constructed with interaction among students in mind, beginning with the design of the clustered rooms. “We tried to balance the concept of cocooning and community, so in the four rooms that share a bathroom, you do have more privacy,” he says. Th ere is a centrally located, well- lighted staircase with outside views to encourage that students walk instead of using an elevator. “Th is is one of those casual kinds of interactions that promotes socializing,” Hargrave explains.

Th e lounges are open, with Don Rogers fi replaces and plasma-screen by televisions. “Th e lounges are shared This fall, 500 students moved into the new Park Residence Hall, which between two fl oors and there is a features double-occupancy rooms with walk-in closets clustered around study lounge for each wing of each semi-private bathrooms and a dramatic two-story social lounge. fl oor. Th e study lounges are bright, and they have great views and coming into the hall,” he says. “Th e Kinghorn, through a number of comfortable furniture,” Hargrave security access point is by the desk projects including major renovation continues. to the living areas, but the main of DeHority Complex, to be He says the residence hall amenities wing is really a university completed by 2009, and the opening incorporates areas that are inclusive of space, and we encourage its use for of another new residence hall in 2010. the public. lectures and things of that nature.” North Hall will house 600 students in “Th e amenities wing on the fi rst Hargrave explains there are double-occupancy rooms with semi- fl oor, where there is a recreation additional planned enhancements to private baths. center and a multi-purpose room and create a sense of connectivity to the Kinghorn says both DeHority’s seminar rooms, is designed so that the rest of campus. “Th ere are walkways renovation and the new hall’s university community feels welcome under or through the building so construction will follow design that the building doesn’t become concepts similar to Park Hall. “[Each a barricade for the campus,” he is designed] to make sure it is says. “And, when the landscaping accessible, provides connectivity, and is fi nished, [there will be a sense provides security,” he says, adding of] a larger community outside of that those are three values that are Park Hall in that entire residential recognized to be very important in neighborhood.” today’s environment. Park Hall residents will use Th ough there is much more the dining facility at Woodworth construction on Ball State’s Complex. Extensive renovations horizon, few years will compare were completed on Woodworth to the transformation of 2007. Th e Commons over the summer, to Letterman Communication and include a new food emporium, open Media Building is a leading-edge food preparation courts, a two-story academic structure that connects glass atrium, and a new Web-based immersive learning with inspired Don Rogers

by ordering system. Th e dining area spaces; Scheumann Stadium is a has been expanded to seat 550. welcoming and impressive new home Sophomore Nicole Taverrier and Overall, the new Woodworth dining for Cardinal players and fans; and her father Jack, from Greenville, environment is “very comfortable, Park Hall represents a dynamic living South Carolina, assemble a sleek, and outstanding,” says Hargrave. and learning environment. All are futon in her room in Park Hall Th e university’s master plan will top-rated facilities that are redefi ning during move-in week. continue to unfold, according to our landscape.

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6781_18_r_23_r.indd 23 8/23/07 2:16:32 PM CARDINAL Plate Issuance Year 2007 S P E C I A L R E C O G N I T I O N P L A T E S PRIDE

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State Form 4453 (1-91) Approved by State Board of Accounts 1991

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: • You must submit a separate validated application for EACH plate requested. • The name on the application must be the same name listed on the vehicle registration. Vehicles may be registered or leased in the name of one or more owners, but one of the owners or lessees must be a member of the special authorized group. • Special number requests CANNOT be accommodated. • Fees: $25.00 (per year) payable to the Ball State Alumni Association and $15.00 (per year) for special recognition plates payable to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles at the time of registration in addition to the other annual registration fees (registration fees, excise taxes, applicable county and local taxes). • Documentation of eligibility is subject to verifi cation and review by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The following statement must be signed by the authorized organization representative.

DO NOT SIGN INFORMATION BELOW. I verify that the applicant listed above is authorized to receive the group recognition plate indicated and has paid all fees as required by our organization.

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FOR GROUP USE ONLY Please return this application form, aa self-addressed, self-addressed, stamped envelope, envelope, and the $25.00 application fee to: BallAlumni State Association University BallAlumni State Association University Muncie,Muncie, IN IN 47306-007547306-0075 FORFOR MORE QUESTIONS INFORMATION CALL: CALL: (317)(765) 285-1080

6781_24.indd 24 8/20/07 2:43:31 PM on the SIDELINES Taylor named BSU men’s basketball coach BSU appoints associate athletic director “I think it’s important for myself and my family to be open and Karin Lee has been the Student-Athlete engaged with the Muncie community and the university community, hired as associate Advisory Committee and we’re excited to do so. I’m looking forward to getting a chance athletic director/ and was liaison with to meet and work with everyone here. Specifi cally with the alumni, I senior woman Student Aff airs and think it’s important to just get connected with people and let them administrator (SWA) Student Government. know that I care and I care about their interest in the university. And I at Ball State. Lee Lee is a member want them to be proud of the product we put on the fl oor.” began her duties in of the NCAA —Billy Taylor August. Certifi cation Team, Billy Taylor, who completed Lee joined Ball State’s staff the NCAA Post-Graduate his fi ft h season as head coach aft er spending ten years Scholarship Committee, and at Lehigh University, has been at Alabama as an assistant the NCAA CHAMPS/Life named the 18th head men’s athletic director for Life Skills Advisory Team. basketball coach in Ball State Skills and Community Aft er obtaining a bachelor’s history. Taylor replaces Ronny Outreach. Her duties for degree in political science Th ompson, who resigned in the Crimson Tide included from the University of North July. directing the NCAA Carolina at Greensboro in A 1995 graduate of Notre Life Skills Program and 1992, Lee earned a master Dame and the Irish men’s coordinating community of arts degree in Sports basketball team captain as a outreach projects for more Administration from the senior, Taylor owns an overall than 400 student-athletes. University of North Carolina career coaching record of She also was advisor for in 1997. 81-69 in fi ve seasons at Lehigh. In his fi rst season as a head coach in 2002-03, Taylor guided the Mountain Hawks to the second-largest turnaround in America, improving on the previous year’s record by 11 wins. He Walsh to head gymnastics program was named the Patriot League Coach of the Year, aft er fi nishing Nadalie Walsh, of the Year aft er with a 16-12 record. who has spent the directing her team to a In 2003-04, Taylor led Lehigh to its fi rst-ever Patriot League last four years as third-place conference regular season and tournament championships, and a trip to the the head women’s fi nish. NCAA Tournament. For his eff orts, Taylor earned the league’s gymnastics coach During Coach of the Year honor for the second time in as many seasons. at Th e University of Walsh’s tenure at In 2005-06, Lehigh posted the third-most wins in school history Wisconsin-Oshkosh, UW-Oshkosh, her with its 19-12 overall mark and a school-record 11 Patriot has been named Ball teams have broken League wins. State’s fi ft h head gymnastics numerous school records, Prior to Lehigh, Taylor was the top assistant for three years coach. Katie Andrews Malott, including all fi ve in the team at North Carolina-Greensboro under Fran McCaff rey from a former gymnast at the category. Her gymnasts have 1999-2002, helping the team to an improvement of eight wins in University of Denver, also received NCGA All-American his fi rst season. UNC-Greensboro won the Southern Conference has joined the gymnastics honors along with NCGA Championship and advanced to the NCAA Tournament with coaching staff as a fi rst-year Academic All-American a 19-11 record in 2000-01, before posting a 20-10 mark and an graduate assistant. accolades. NIT appearance in 2001-02. Walsh’s Wisconsin team Prior to being named While at Notre Dame in 1998-99, Taylor served as an assistant claimed the 2007 National UW-Oshkosh’s head coach, coach under John MacLeod, coordinating opponent scouting Collegiate Gymnastics Walsh served as an assistant reports, game preparations, and preseason and postseason skill Association (NCGA) coach with the Titans from development sessions. He also coached Troy Murphy, who won Championship, the Division 2001-03. Walsh is a 2000 both the Big East Rookie and Player of the Year awards while at III National Title, last spring. UW-Oshkosh graduate and Notre Dame, and is currently a member of the Indiana Pacers. Walsh was named NCGA Taylor, recruited to Notre Dame by Digger Phelps, started 79 former gymnast for the Titans. Coach of the Year in 2006, of 112 games in his career. He scored 577 points and grabbed Malott joins the staff aft er 300 rebounds in his career, before graduating with a degree in aft er guiding the Titans to a earning a bachelor’s degree business administration and computer applications in 1995. He third-place national fi nish. in psychology with minors in also earned his CPA in 1998. In 2005, she was tabbed the communication and sociology Taylor and his wife Avlon, have a daughter Gavielle, and a son Wisconsin Intercollegiate from the University of Denver Savion. Athletics Conference Coach in June 2007.

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6781_25_27.indd 25 8/20/07 2:50:58 PM — Did you know? Cardinal fans have access to view live broadcasts of Ball State sporting events Ball State at www.ballstatesports.com. Ball State’s All Access, a subscription-based service, delivers live and on-demand content including televised BSU athletic fun facts events, press conferences, and other on-demand features.

in other Frese earned a bachelor of points, grab 400 career Cardinals to 70 victories NEWS arts in communications from rebounds, and dish out during her career. She helped Rice University in 1995. 400 career assists. She also BSU take home the Mid- Women’s basketball Corbin just completed a fi nished her career fi ft h in American Conference West adds two to staff stellar four-year career with career games played, at 117, Division title in her senior the Cardinals in which she and fourth all-time in career season, as the Cardinals Marsha Frese, who spent became the fi rst player in assists, at 435. posted a 24-7 overall record the past two seasons as the Ball State women’s basketball Corbin, a three-time team and advanced to the WNIT. associate head coach at history to score 1,000 career captain, helped guide the Illinois, has been named assistant coach for the Ball State women’s basketball ESPN regional TV, MAC announce college team. Former four- year Ball State women’s football syndication package basketball standout Kelsey ESPN Regional Television, Inc. (ERT) and the Mid-American Conference Corbin, ’07, (Fort Wayne/ (MAC) have announced a six-week regionally syndicated football package that will Northrop) was named air in 34 television markets for the upcoming season. the director of Basketball Th e package will consist of six consecutive weeks of MAC conference and non- Operations for Women. conference matchups, beginning Saturday, September 15. Th e Cardinals will be Frese returns to Ball featured as the “Game of the Week” Saturday, October 6, as Ball State hosts Central State for her second stint Nate Davis Michigan at noon (ET). Th e games will be distributed nationally via the ESPN as an assistant coach. She GamePlan pay-per-view package, which is available to fans via cable, DirecTV, and spent two seasons as an Dish Network. assistant under former head Th e 34 markets that will air the package represent more than 24 million coach Brenda Frese from television households, or 22 percent of the U.S. Th ose markets and affi liates 1999-2001. include: Chicago (WPWR/MyTV); Philadelphia (WPHL/MyTV); Detroit (WXYZ/ At Illinois, Frese helped ABC); Cleveland (WEWS/ABC); St. Louis (Charter Cable); Indianapolis (WNDY/ guide the program to a 19-12 MyTV); Columbus (WWHO/CW); Cincinnati (WKRC/CBS); Milwaukee (WDJT/ overall record last season CBS); Grand Rapids (WXSP/MyTV); and Buff alo (WNGS/Independent). and a fourth-place fi nish in the Big Ten Conference. Darius Hill Th e Fighting Illini advanced Preseason predictions favor BSU to the Women’s National Th e Ball State football team has been picked to win the Mid-American Invitation Tournament Conference West Division by Blue Ribbon College Football and MAC Report On (WNIT) quarterfi nals. Line, while Th e Sporting News has selected Ball State to fi nish second in the MAC Prior to Illinois, Frese West. was an assistant coach at Tom Dienhart of Th e Sporting News also ranked Ball State 15th in the Preseason Maryland for the 2002-03 Top 25 among non-Bowl Championship Series schools, while selecting punter season, where she Chris Miller (Libertyville, IL/Carmel H.S.) as the second-best punter in the nation. spearheaded the Terrapins’ Miller also has been chosen for the Athlon Sports Preseason All-America recruiting. Maryland attained Second Team and received honorable mention on the Street and Smith’s Preseason the tenth-best recruiting class Dante Love All-America Team. in the country. In addition, Th e Sporting News selected quarterback Nate Davis (Bellaire, OH/ As an assistant at Bellaire H.S.) as the MAC Preseason Off ensive Player of the Year, and Darius Hill Minnesota from 2001-02, (Blue Springs, MO/Blue Springs H.S.) as the tenth-best tight end in the nation. Frese served as recruiting Davis also has been selected to the Manning Award Watch List. Hill also was coordinator and was named to the John Mackey Award Watch List. part of one of the biggest Th e MAC Report Online selected three Ball State players—Dante Love turnarounds in NCAA (Cincinnati, OH/Withrow H.S.), Hill, and Miller—to its All-MAC Preseason First history. Aft er posting an Team. Davis and Cortlan Booker (West Lafayette/West Lafayette H.S.) were named 8-20 record prior to arriving, to the MAC Report Online All-MAC Preseason Second Team. the Golden Gophers turned CollegeFootballNews.com ranked Davis as the fourth-best player in the MAC in a 22-8 performance, Chris Miller and Miller as the number six overall player in the league. and secured the 15th-best recruiting class in the nation.

26 Ball State Alumnus / September 2007

6781_25_27.indd 26 8/20/07 2:51:06 PM at the CVC Online Auction to begin in October BUZZER Th e Cardinal Varsity Club will host its annual Fall On-Line Auction, Monday, October 22 through Monday, October Men’s Golf: Wayne Denger remaining aft er sitting out 29. Online bidding will take place on the Ball State Athletics Web (Lebanon/Lebanon the 2007-08 season due to site, www.ballstatesports.com. H.S.); C.D. Hockersmith NCAA transfer rules. Items range from a condominium stay in St. Maarten to (Richmond/Richmond H.S.); Women’s Golf: Amber tickets for Late Show with David Letterman. Other items are and Andy Skillman (Jasper/ Uphaus (Wauseon, OH/ sports memorabilia, including a Peyton Manning signed Super Jasper H.S) have been named Wauseon H.S.); Holly Bowl Jersey; a Derek Jeter signed Silver Slugger Bat (#85 of 250 2006-07 Cleveland Golf All- Jones (Cincinnati, OH/ available); Curt Schilling’s signed “Bloody Sock” poster; Bonzi American Scholars by the Mount Notre Dame H.S.); Wells’ items; and an Alex Rodriguez signed baseball. Collector Golf Coaches Association of Kallie Harrison (Decatur, items, such as gold-plated quarters and coins of the 20th Century, America. IL/St. Teresa H.S.); Kirsty also will be auctioned. Women’s Basketball: Junior O’Connor (Burnley, Danielle Gratton (Bethel Lancashire, UK/Habergham Soccer tabbed preseason MAC favorite Park, Pa./Bethel Park) H.S.); and Sarah Windlan will transfer and join the (Anderson/Highland H.S.) Th e Ball State soccer team has been picked as the preseason Cardinals this year aft er have been named 2006-07 favorite to win the MAC regular season and the MAC spending the previous two All-American Scholars by Tournament by league coaches. Th is is the fi rst time in program seasons at the University the National Golf Coaches history that the Cardinals have been picked as preseason favorite of Illinois. Gratton will Association. and the fi rst time BSU has been picked higher than fi ft h in the have two years of eligibility preseason rankings.

Gameday Football Rally Cheer the Cardinals to victory!

Pre-Game Rally Schedule SEPT. 29 OCT. 6 NOV. 13 vs BUFFALO vs CENTRAL MICHIGAN vs TOLEDO 9:30 a.m-11:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m-11:30 a.m. 5:00- 7:00 p.m. Adult Meal: $12.00 Adult Meal: $12.00 Adult Meal: $15.00 Child Meal: $6.00 Child Meal: $6.00 Child Meal: $7.00

Alumni Association Game Time: Noon Game Time: Noon Game Time: 7:30 p.m. NEW KID’S MENU Rallies are open to all Cardinal football fans Cash bar available at each rally with favorites like mini and will be hosted in the Alumni Center. hamburgers and corn dogs, fruit roll-ups, soft serve ice cream. Menu differs for each Name game. See full kid and adult Specify choice(s) of game(s): menus at www.bsu.edu/alumni Address # of adults # of children # of children (See cost (5-10) (See (under 4) City State Zip Reservation above) cost above) free Deadline Home Phone Sept. 29 9/26 Oct. 6 10/3 E-mail: Nov. 13 11/9

Name(s) of those attending TOTAL ENCLOSED $ (for nametags)

Expiration Make checks payable to: Ball State University For credit card reservations: Date: Alumni Association

VISA Mastercard x Mo./Yr. (circle one) Signature (as shown on credit card) Mail reservations with payment to: BSU Football Pre-Game Rally, Ball State University, Alumni Association, Muncie, IN 47306-0075 Phone: (765) 285-1080 Toll Free: 1-888-I-GO-4-BSU Fax: (765) 285-1414 E-mail: [email protected]

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6781_25_27.indd 27 8/20/07 2:51:13 PM FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS DINNER—6:30 p.m. Assembly Hall, Alumni Center. The Alumni Association will showcase 2007 recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award, Benny Award, GOLD Award, and the Linson Scholarship. Finalists from the annual Talent Search will provide entertainment. Cost is $30.00. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 ALL-ALUMNI COFFEE HOUR—9:00 a.m. Tent at McKinley and University. Visit with alumni before the parade. CHEDULE HOMECOMING PARADE—9:30 a.m. More than 100 units will take part in this year’s parade, including BSU student groups, high school bands, and community organizations. S The parade will start from Muncie Central High School. Ball State will honor Distinguished Alumni, GOLD PRE-GAME ALL-ALUMNI BUFFET LUNCHEON—11:30 a.m. Alumni Award (Graduates of the Last Decade), and Benny Award Center and surrounding tents. All alumni are welcome to a recipients during Homecoming weekend at the Annual buff et luncheon featuring a visit from the BSU cheerleaders Alumni Association Awards Dinner, Friday, October 12, and Charlie Cardinal. Special space will be reserved for at the Alumni Center. Th e Distinguished Alumni Award alumni group gatherings. Cost is $12.00. Children 8 and under are free. Advanced reservations are required. is the highest honor bestowed by the Alumni Association. FOOTBALL GAME—2:00 p.m. Scheumann Stadium. Cheer the Th e Benny Award is presented for service to the university Cardinals to victory over the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. or the BSUAA. Th e GOLD Award recognizes outstanding EEKEND For game-only ticket information, call the athletics ticket accomplishments of recent graduates. offi ce, (765) 285-1474; toll free, 1-888-BSU-TICKET. Reserved seating tickets are $15.00. Distinguished Alumni Recipients W GROUP GATHERINGS—Attend the pre-game luncheon, game, Distinguished Alumni for 2007 are J. Robert Browning, ’76; and post-game celebration at the Alumni Center, and Matthew Momper, ’83; and Michael Smith, ’73. Profi les are receive a parking pass, all for $24.00. Banners will mark on pages 3-5. reserved tables, and nametags will be provided for Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Black Alumni Society, Half- Benny Award Recipients Century Club members, and Theta Chi. Recipients of the 2007 awards are: Kevin J. Ervin, ’82; Joe SPECIAL CLASS REUNIONS FOR CLASSES OF 1967 AND 1982—A Hernandez, ’84MA91; Steph M. Meyers, ’91MA92; and special reunion package includes the Friday night Alumni Richard L. Moake, ’72. Awards Dinner, Saturday’s pre-game buff et luncheon, a general admission football ticket, post-game celebration, Th e Benny Award recognizes those who have contributed and a parking pass, for $35.00 per person ($72.00 value). their talents, energy, and time to Ball State and the Alumni For Saturday events only, the cost is $24.00 each ($42.00 Association. Eligible candidates are alumni, university value). POST-GAME CELEBRATION—Alumni Center. After a victory employees, friends of the university, and corporations or against the Hilltoppers, join alumni and friends for food,

businesses that contribute outstanding service. OMECOMING music, and a cash bar. (Complimentary drinks are included GOLD Award Recipients with the all-day package price.)

Th is year’s GOLD Award recipients are: Jay Bieszke, ’97; H Adam Holderman, ’99; Joyce Jamerson, ’97; Kelli Lawrence, ’01; Karen Mangia, ’97MS98; Danesa Stolz, ’97; Adam Th ies, ’00; and Kate Webber, ’98MA99. Recipients of the GOLD Award have demonstrated promise and potential for outstanding endeavors by quickly becoming involved in diff erent aspects of life aft er college. Th e award is designed to include both traditional and non-traditional graduates of the past ten years.

6781_28_29.indd 28 8/21/07 8:52:32 AM HOMECOMING IS A TIME TO RETURN TO YOUR ALMA MATER Orders must be accompanied by this form, payment, and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. AND RENEW FRIENDSHIPS. REUNIONS ARE SCHEDULED FOR SPECIFIED CLASSES AND SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS. Name INDIVIDUAL TICKETS Address FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12—Alumni Association Awards Dinner—$30.00 each Enclosed: $______for ____ tickets City SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13—All-Alumni Pre-Game Buff et (non-group reunion) State Zip (Lunch Only)—$12.00 each Enclosed: $______for______tickets (children 8 and under, free) # of children (8 and under)______Class year(s) ALUMNI GROUPS-ONLY PACKAGES Alumni Groups-Only—Costs vary Home Phone Select the group with which you are affi liated. Packages below are reserved for groups only. Work Phone (Check desired group) E-mail Alpha Chi Omega Theta Chi Alpha Kappa Alpha Class of 1967 Names of all guests (for nametags) Black Alumni Class of 1982 Half-Century Club (graduates from 1957 and earlier) Enclosed: $______for_____reservations Choose from one of two alumni group packages. Credit Card Number Exp. Date Package #1includes Friday Package #2 includes Saturday night dinner, Saturday pre- pre-game buff et, parking pass, game buff et, parking pass, game ticket, and refreshments Mo./Yr. game ticket, and refreshments for post-game celebration. Please charge my (circle one) MasterCard VISA for post-game celebration. Reservations, $24.00 each Reservations, $35.00 each ($42.00 value). Signature______($72.00 value). (as it appears on credit card) All costs include tax and gratuity. Total Enclosed: $______Enclosed: $______for package 1 2 Number of packages: ______

Make checks payable to: Ball State University Alumni Association Enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope to have tickets mailed to you. Complete the form and send it with payment to: Homecoming Reservations Ball State University Alumni Association Muncie, IN 47306-0075 To order by FAX: (765) 285-1414 To order by e-mail: [email protected]

Visit our Web site: www.bsu.edu/alumni/homecoming

6781_28_29.indd 29 8/21/07 8:52:57 AM Take with you!

In our July issue we invited readers to submit photos from summer trips that depicted their Ball State pride. Our alumni took Ball In July, Troy Hershman, ’92, and Cindy State with them— Hershman, ’93MS95, visited the Great Smoky from Canada to Mountains National Park in Tennessee. Arizona, from Disney to Derby, and from caves to mountain tops. Representative images are presented here. The Alumnus staff thanks everyone The Browning family visited Sedona, who participated. Arizona in July. Lisa, ’07; Jeannine, ’75; Abbey, ’05; and Bob, ’75, hold ag in front of Bell Rock their BSU fl (left) and Courthouse Butte (right).

Allison Pareis, ’05, vacationed in Paris, Kentucky and visited Gato Del Sol, the oldest living Kentucky Derby Terry Coleman, ’84, and his son Justin, y-in winner. Gato Del Sol, age 28, won the Derby in 1982. The horse died in a BSU freshman, enjoy an annual fl August from age-related infi fi shing trip. This year’s destination was Obakamiga Lake in Ontario, Canada.

rmities.

Stanley Bippus, ’64MA69, spent the summer Steve Avila, ’86, his wife Mary, and mountain their children, Luke, Mark, and Hannah, climbing traveled to Disney World in Florida. throughout the country. He shows off his Ball State fl ag at the peak of Mt. Hood in Oregon. Jane Spellman, Read more about ’82MAE84, and her his mountain daughter Jessica, a Ball climbing State sophomore, hiked adventures in up to the Timpanogos the November caves near Salt Lake issue of the Ball City, Utah. State Alumnus.

6781_30.indd 30 8/21/07 9:06:40 AM CLASSNOTES 1930s Chris Varga In Memoriam HIGHLIGHT Catharine (Huff ord) Shepard, ’32, Rossville, July 9. by Laura Ford Elma C. Shroyer, ’32, Warsaw, June 17. Joyce L. (Cole) Reed, ’33, Saint Louis, MO, Chris Varga, ’03, has a job that would April 17. make die-hard Dave Matthews fans Charles M. Pieroni, ’34, Naperville, IL, July 8. envious. He is the tennis coach and Mary J. (Duckwall) Stuart, ’34, Lamoni, IA, assistant to Boyd Tinsley, the band’s April 21. violinist. Millicent B. (Allen) Canaday, ’35, Frankton, June 5. Varga fi rst met Tinsley when the Rosemary (Hickman) Patrick, ’35, Portales, Dave Matthews Band was in town NM, May 23. as part of their 2006 summer tour. Kenneth R. Doolittle, ’36, Yorktown, June 18. Patty Epkey, the mother of three Marguerite E. (Blaker) Sharp, ’36, Demotte, former Ball State tennis players and July 1. the administrative assistant at the Varga Chris courtesy, Roxie (Shockley) Hamilton, ’38, Muncie, Chris Varga (right) is tennis coach for July 5. Indianapolis Tennis Center, had Boyd Tinsley of the Dave Matthews Band. Elizabeth T. (Smith) Armstrong, ’39, received a call from Tinsley requesting Greensburg, June 6. a lesson. Epkey, in turn, called Varga, Janice E. (Clark) Childers, ’39, Honolulu, HI, who was working at ITC, and, as they half hours of tennis and seeing to the November 12, 2006. say, the rest is history. needs of the musician, from making Frances A. (Whisler) Smith, ’39, Goshen, sure a car and driver are ready when January 2. A competitive tennis player since the Lucile M. (Smith) Wagoner, ’39, Waterloo, age of ten, Varga was the 2003 MAC needed to taking care of his guests July 18. Player of the Year during his time at at the show. Travel with the band Ball State. He also was First Team All- has taken Varga through Australia, MAC his junior and senior years and led Europe, and the United States.

1940s his team to regular season conference Varga, who lives in Charlottesville, In Memoriam and tournament championships his VA, where the group began, speaks Hilma L. (Dalrymple) McGeath, ’40, senior year. highly of his affi liation with the band. Kokomo, June 17. “[Tinsley] is very passionate about “I work for Boyd, but when you William W. McPherren, ’41, Roanoke, June 2. travel around with this group it’s like Marjorie L. (Wright) Andrews, ’42, Fort tennis,” Varga says. “To have someone Wayne, April 25. be so enthusiastic about the sport is a big family,” Varga says. “The seven Hilda M. (Mendenhall) Chalfant, ’42, great for the game, and to be a small members who make up DMB are Noblesville, June 29. part of that is rewarding.” some of the most grounded guys, Lowell L. Weidner, ’42, Rushville, July 11. A typical day for Varga, who has and it has been a blast to be on the Joseph B. Davis, ’43, Muncie, July 16. sidelines to watch them work.” Martha C. (Quirk) Hoff er, ’43, Mequon, WI, worked for Tinsley for the past year, June 8. consists of playing up to two-and-a- Ruth M. (Hile) Flora, ’45MA53, Vacaville, CA, December 26, 2006. Margaret R. (Bowen) Sills, ’45, Hartford City, charter member of Ball State’s Athletics Hall of Raymond C. Worley, ’50, Muncie, June 4. June 13. Fame and a member of the Indiana Football William E. Alexander, ’51, Carthage, June Betsy R. (Fleming) Hayes, ’46, Franklin, Hall of Fame. 19. July 12. Charles E. Hassel, ’53, Bremen, is a dentist. Patricia L. (Wright) Barnes, ’51, Muncie, Donna D. (Limbrey) Kepler, ’48, New York, He was 2007 graduation speaker at July 23. NY, July 22. Mishawaka High School. Cedric E. Leer, ’51, Tinley Park, IL, December Harry C. Allison, ’49, Crown Point, July 5. James L. Burden, ’58MA61, Georgetown, TX, 18, 2006. Harold F. Scott, ’49, Anderson, July 6. and his wife Charmaine (Todd) Burden, ’57, Mary L. (Swank) Minkoff , ’53, Lafayette, Roy H. Wipperman, ’49, Michigan City, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June 22. July 6. August. Verta M. (Hoover) Schluter, ’53MAE76, Mesilla Park, NM, June 25. In Memoriam William F. Whetsel, ’53, Indianapolis, William E. Lehr, ’50MA55, New Castle, June 9. 1950s June 26. Lawrence E. Glasson, ’54, Muncie, June 22. Ben P. McKay, ’50MA55, Union, OH, June 26. Joe E. Rogers, MAE54, Muncie, June 6. News Mary L. (Onan) Munson, ’50, Albany, July 9. M. Fred Kehoe, ’50, Muncie, received Edward C. Bir, ’55MA64, Tucson, AZ, May Victor W. Musser, ’50, New Carlisle, March 29. 30. Plymouth High School’s Distinguished Norma J. (Rathbun) Priest, ’50, Centerville, Alumni Hall of Fame Award in June. He is a Robert J. Konrath, ’55MA60, South Bend, June 3. June 19.

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6781_31_36.indd 31 8/21/07 9:31:23 AM Gordon L. Crosthwait, ’55, Los Osos, CA, Florence E. (Raetz) Vanvoorhees, MA69, Charles A. Brady, ’75, Yorktown, June 6. February 15. Ann Arbor, MI, June 15. David B. Fields, MA75, Dayton, OH, June 11. Louise F. Halfaker, ’55MA71, Nashville, Mark K. Irick, ’75, Rickreall, OR, July 7. February 27. Carol J. (Buroker) Adamson, MAE76, Edgar Lees, Jr., MA55, Rexford, NY, June 25. 1970s Latrobe, PA, July 14. Alfred D. Scrivnor, ’55MA63, Muncie, July 3. Leonard T. Graham, MA76, Fayetteville, NC, Carolyn J. Anderson, MA56, Valparaiso, News July 10. Robin L. Wood, ’76, Richmond, June 5. June 30. Patrick J. Mark, ’70MAE78EdS81EdD88, Paula L. (Wheeler) Dilbeck, ’77, Norman, Charles W. Marks, ’56, Muncie, July 16. Simpsonville, SC, has been appointed OK, June 22. Barbara L. (Marshall) Siefker, ’56, Muncie, principal of Hughes Academy of Science and William E. Mittendorf, EdD78, Cold Spring, June 17. Technology in the Greenville County School KY, October 6, 2006. Salvatore Silipigni, MA56, Pittsburgh, PA, District in Greenville, SC. Stephen C. Varnell, MA78, Richmond, July 5. April 20. Alan J. McPherson, ’70MA75, Kewanna, has Janice J. (Jones) Bauserman, ’57, Vail, AZ, authored Journeys to the Past: A Traveler’s June 19. Guide to Indiana State Historical Markers. Richard E. Wiles, ’57MA62, Marion, July 4. David A. Stroud, ’72, Indianapolis, was 1980s Ferda E. (Skinner) Stanley, ’58MA62, inducted into the Indiana Coaches of Girls’ News Lewisville, TX, June 19. Sports Association (ICGSA) in June. Richard W. Leach, ’80, Howell, MI, has Robert G. Miller, ’59, Granger, June 7. Dennis W. Wilson, ’72, Spring, TX, retired received his master’s degee from the Jane A. (Wickham) Roscoe, ’59MA64, after 25 years with the U.S. Department of University of Phoenix. Marion, Treasury. Nader Habibi, ’81, Wallingford, PA, has been May 27. Jerry L. Emmert, ’73, Bloomington, IL, appointed the fi rst Henry J. Leir Chairman in Thomas V. Williams, Jr., ’59, Stuart, FL, recently retired from State Farm Insurance, the Economics of the Middle East at Brandeis June 11. after a 32-year career. University. Charles A. Newman, ’73, Fargo, ND, was Jane A. (Pfenning) Potee, ’81MA83, Muncie, recently honored by the Fargo-Moorhead is assistant vice president/client advisor 1960s Community Theater with the Aubrey Hook for Old National Wealth Management. She Lifetime Achievement Award. recently participated in the Lyn St. James News Carol A. D’Amico, ’74, Indianapolis, has Driver Development Program. Judith M. (Summers) McCollum, ’66MA69, been named president and chief executive Silas R. Morrow, MAE82EdD83, Colorado Springs, CO, principal of Bates offi cer of a new economic development Bloomington, IL, is dean of the College Elementary, was named the 2007 Colorado initiative through Central Indiana Corporate of Liberal Arts at Purdue/North Central in National Distinguished Principal of the Year. Partnership (CICP). Westville. James D. Compton, ’68MA72, Decatur, Michelle (Doll) Terrill, ’74, Marshall, AZ, Beth A. (Dotson) Brown, ’84, Lancaster, retired as superintendent of North Adams recently opened Terrill Law Firm, PCL. KY, has published her fi rst book, Yes! I am Schools after 39 years in education. He has Cynthia (Sharp) Myers, ’76, Haddon Catholic. been named executive director of Adams Heights, NJ, has merged her law fi rm, now Laura J. (Andreoni) Diekhoff , MA84, County United Way. called Sharp Bratton. Bloomington, IL, has been named assistant David E. Finnegan, ’69, Mooresville, is the Julie A. (Nason) Vincent, ’77, Indianapolis, director/internship coordinator for the Hart fi scal deputy at the Marion County Recorder’s has joined Meyer & Wallis advertising Career Center at Illinois Wesleyan University. offi ce, Indianapolis. and marketing agency as public relations Troy D. Farmer, ’84, Indianapolis, is a Thomas E. Schaefer, ’69MA74, Eureka director. partner at Baker & Daniels, LLP, and has been Springs, AR, is executive broker for Remax James O. Smith, ’78, Bloomington, has designated an Indiana certifi ed specialist in Town and Lake Realty. He and his wife Mary earned his doctorate in educational estate planning and administration. Ann participated in the Senior Olympic administration from Indiana State University. Douglas E. Ballinger, ’87MAE91, Marion, has Games in Louisville, KY, in June. earned his doctor of philosophy degree from Marriages Indiana State University. Mary (Bower), ’73, to Tom Arth, Lafayette, In Memoriam Scott G. Voegele, ’87, North Canton, OH, John R. Hans, MA60, Seattle, WA, June 16. June 1. Mary is on the nursing faculty at Ivy Tech State College. was recently promoted to region manager Wendell W. Shafer, ’60, Mission Viejo, CA, for Speedway SuperAmerica. March 29. Leah A. (Arnold), ’75MAE79, Amarillo, TX, to Jon Wolfe, June 16. Leah is a substitute Eric R. Jackson, ’88, Florence, KY, has been Gordon T. Lewis, ’61, Muncie, April 19. teacher for Canyon Independent School promoted to assistant chairman of the Ruth (Powell) Trumble, ’62MA68, Linden, District. Department of History and Geography, TX, June 20. Teri L. (Little), ’77, New Port Richey, FL, Northern Kentucky University. He also has Warren T. Fisher, MA64, Muncie, June 19. to Greg Michael, December 23, 2006. Teri been appointed director of the Institute Lissa L. Gans, ’64, Houston, TX, June 13. teaches at Cotee River Elementary. for Freedom Studies and is a member of Sally E. (Jamieson) Sperry, ’64, Arlington, the Kentucky African American Heritage TX, February 27. In Memoriam Commission. Mavis I. (McGrady) Bertsch, ’65MA72, Bobby F. McKinnon, ’70MA73, Monroeville, Rong (Wu) Seeborg, MA88, Bloomington, Cambridge City, February 8. June 6. IL, received the White House Asian Pacifi c Steven E. Doll, ’66, Pendleton, July 22. Verna (Hansborough) Howell, MAE70, American (APA) Leadership Award in May. Eldona J. (Antonides) Beehler, ’67MA69, Indianapolis, July 9. Michelle A. Arana, ’89, Belize City, Belize, Muncie, June 9. Larry H. Cash, ’71, New Castle, June 20. has been named Alumna of the Year at the Stanley W. Handschu, MA67, Marion, Sharon M. (Casey) Frank, ’71, Boca Raton, University of Birmingham. March 12. FL, May 26. David A. Ayers, ’89, Brownsburg, has James E. Land, ’67MA73EdS81, Danville, Michael W. Dill, ’72, Champaign, IL, July 23. been promoted to account supervisor Lily L. (Spillers) Huff man, MA72, August 4. at the Indianapolis fi rm of Montgomery, Melbourne, FL, December 8, 2006. William M. Correll, ’68, Carmel, July 5. Zuckerman & Davis (MZD). He also serves as Phillip E. Genet, ’69, Richmond, July 5. Keith L. Smith, ’72MA76, Goshen, June 28. Jill E. (Haisley) Murray, ’73, Pacifi c Grove, director of public relations. Colleen K. (Egly) Keller, MAE69, Berne, Lisa A. Bohn, ’89, Indianapolis, is president June 19. CA, July 16. Betty J. (Trevis) Goodpaster, MAE74, of LB&A Sign Management. Seneca, SC, July 2. James D. Garlits, ’89, San Antonio, TX, is 32 Ball State Alumnus / September 2007

6781_31_36.indd 32 8/21/07 9:31:30 AM the recruiting and enrollment offi cer for the Christopher R. Kaminski, ’94, Mahwah, University of Texas, San Antonio. 1990s NJ, is major accounts sales manager at Michelle J. Peacock, ’89, Rock Hill, SC, is the ADP. business manager for KMG America. News Lynn E. (Schneider) Lease, ’94MA96, Douglas E. Kaler, III, ’91, has been Beaverdam, OH, is assistant professor and Marriages appointed worship pastor at Open Door instructional designer for the University of Allison C. (Boyd), ’87, to David Brumbaugh, Church in Chambersburg, PA. Doug lives in Northwestern Ohio in Lima. June 6. She is an executive territory manager Chambersburg. Mark D. Spurrier, ’95MBA99, Fishers, is for Organon USA. They reside in Carmel. S. Scott McCarty, MA91, Westminster, CO, director of operations support at USAA Christina D. (List), ’89MA92, to Jay Riemer, received the 2007 Ball Corporation Award located in San Antonio, TX. February 7. Tina operates a marketing of Excellence for outstanding contributions Robert B. Derrick, ’96, Palmetto, FL, has communications agency. The couple resides to the company. He is a past recipient of accepted the position of senior marketing in Duluth, GA. Ball State’s Outstanding Young Journalism associate with SYSCO/West Coast Florida. Alumnus Award. Kenneth O. Johnson, Jr, ’96BAR96, In Memoriam Dean A. Orewiler, ’91, Kendallville, owns and Indianapolis, recently joined CSO Cheryl M. Kinerk, MA80, McAllen, TX, July 9. operates Dean Orewiler Portrait Art. Architects as a project architect. Mary A. Peterson, ’80, Elkhart, May 30. Mohammed Fall, MA93, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jennifer A. (Applegate) Knecht, ’96, Dana R. (Hoover) Mason, MA83, West is developing the National Media Data Bank Greenfi eld, has been elected a partner Lafayette, June 28. for the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Culture and with the public accounting and consulting Lesa D. (Troxell) Nalley, ’84MA90, Canton, Information. fi rm Crowe Group, LLP. OH, July 10. Donna S. Frederick, ’93, Muncie, operates a Chad M. Clark, ’97, Las Cruces, NM, is Robyn A. (Poe) Lucas, ’85, Connersville, chiropractic practice. associate director for residential life at June 16. Heather C. (Coe) Fitzgerald, ’93, Fortville, New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. William S. Hankins, ’87, Fishers, July 9. is the school library media specialist for Mt. Ryan L. Fraley, ’97, Indianapolis, works for Stephanie L. Bryce, MA88, Pittsburg, KS, Vernon Elementary and Intermediate Schools. The FJH Music Company. June 1. Sonja K. (Popp) Stahly, ’93, Carmel, is a senior Hollie E. (Doleys) Lambert, ’97, Lisa R. (Stover) Austgen, ’89, Crown Point, communications associate in global product Elkhart, received her master’s degree May 11. communications at Eli Lilly and Company. She in elementary education from Indiana Richard L. Ertle, ’89MA91, Alexandria, is president-elect of the Hoosier Chapter of University. She is a health educator at the June 11. the Public Relations Society of America. Elkhart County Health Department and Peter F. Gallucci, MA89, Fort Wayne, June 15. Martin P. Wood, ’93, Noblesville, is vice serves as coordinator for Safe Kids Elkhart president of the Insurance Institute of Indiana. County.

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6781_31_36.indd 33 8/21/07 9:31:32 AM Scott B. Miller, ’97MAE07, Coatesville, is childhood development program in Avon. assistant director for publicity and outreach at assistant principal at South Vermillion Middle Rich is a graphic designer for Balkamp of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte School in Clinton. Indianapolis. Career Center. Susan E. Reck, ’98, Indianapolis, has been Russell I. Lawrence, Jr, ’94, Indianapolis, and Courtney E. Smith, ’01, Shelbyville, has been selected for the Fulbright Teaching Exchange to Kelli A. (Hahn) Lawrence, ’01, a son, July appointed press secretary in the Indiana the United Kingdom. She will teach English at 25. Russ, a member of Ball State’s Greater Senate Majority Communications Department. Bredon Hill Middle School in Ashton-under-Hill. Indianapolis Alumni Chapter board of Nathan L. Wight, MA01, Lafayette, works Sarah R. (Hayes) Saucedo, ’98, Fishers, works directors, is a realtor for F.C. Tucker. Kelli is a as director of development for the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue as a decorator at Artichoke Designs in Carmel. partner with Hearthview Residential, LLC. University. Philip A. Davis, ’99BAR99, New York, NY, is an Jennifer L. (Rierson) Mertins, ’96, Round Samuel C. DeWeese, MS02, Indianapolis, has associate with Brennan Beer Gorman/ Lake, IL, and her husband Chris, a daughter, been appointed alumni coordinator at Ivy Architects (BBG). December 23, 2006. Tech-Bloomington. Mandie E. (Gould) Griffi n, ’99, Indianapolis, Angela R. (Hodgen) Bricker, ’97, Fishers, and Seren S. Frost, ’02, Muncie, is the founder of is a master of divinity student at Christian her husband Shawn, a daughter, January 22. L.A.C.E.S. (Life and Change Experienced thru Theological Seminary. Jill B. (Younts) Garst, ’97, Cuyahoga Falls, Sports). Shelly R. (Panning) Steiner, ’99, Chicago, OH, and her husband Ryan, a daughter, Kevin L. Runkel, ’03BAR04, Fort Wayne, is an associate in the business real estate August 14, 2006. is a project architect for CSO Architects, department for Barnes & Thornburg, LLP. Jessica T. (Perkins) Kolanowski, ’97, and Indianapolis. Jonathan L. Kolanowski, ’95, Fishers, a son, Jeff rey L. Van Vactor, ’03, Plymouth, works Marriages May 4. as an account manager with Atlas Building Rebecca S. (Busch), ’90, Evansville, to Ken Angela R. (Davis) Miles, ’97, and Bradley J. Services in Wabash. Branstetter, II, June 12. She is employed at Boyd Miles, ’96, Fishers, a son, May 21. Heather M. (Frick) Chastain, ’04, Avon, is Transportation Services in Princeton. Rachele J. Ridgeway-Temme, 97, and the director of communications/strategist at Kristen R. (Hicks), ’90, Saint Petersburg, FL, to Mathew S. Temme, ’97, Russiaville a Cassis. Marc Collins, March 25. Kristen is Brandon S. Farley, ’04BAR04, Carmel, has daughter, April 28. They both teach been promoted to associate in the Higher employed by St. Petersburg General Hospital. mathematics for Kokomo Center Township Education and Research Studio of CSO Kathleen S. McKay, ’91, Chicago, IL, to John Schools. Architects, Indianapolis. Doherty, March 17. Kathleen works as a team Todd W. Wieringa, ’97BAR97, Jeff ersonville, Gregory M. Fallon, ’04, Muncie, has been leader and senior recruiter for MedFocus. and his wife Jessica, twins, a son and a promoted to sports editor at The Star Press. Lori K. Rose, ’93, to Bret Stanger, June 23. They daughter, May 19. Todd is a principal with Christopher T. Haug, MA05, Notre Dame, reside at Winona Lake. Stengel Hill Architecture in Louisville, KY. is assistant director of Residence Life and Edward S. Hendry, ’94, Wabash, to Stephanie Amanda L. (Wroblewski) Brandenburg, Housing at the University of Notre Dame. Renee Watkins, June 30. Edward is employed ’98, Trinity, FL, and her husband Marc, a son, David A. Moberg, MA05, Indianapolis, has by New Millennium Building Systems. April 6. joined My Health Care Manager, LLC as area Erik A. Sheets, ’95, to Jennifer Newlin, May 1. Stacey A. (Miller) Jackson, ’98, Plymouth, vice president for the Indianapolis offi ce. The couple resides in Indianapolis. and her husband John, a daughter, June 5. Abigail L. Ahlersmeyer, ’07, Noblesville, has Elizabeth L. (Kennedy), ’96, Fort Wayne, to Aimee E. (Jones) Marroni, ’98, Marion, joined BSA LifeStructures as a recruiting and Jason A. Barnes, July 7. Elizabeth is employed at and her husband Richard, a daughter, development assistant. Hoagland Elementary School. November 4, 2006. Nathaniel J. Banker, ’07, Indianapolis, has joined the Architecture Department at BSA Elizabeth S. (Brown), ’97, Nashville, TN, to Angela S. (Stockdale) Lowe, ’99, and Jeff rey LifeStructures in Indianapolis. Adam Barese, July 21. Elizabeth works for M. Lowe, ’99, Harrogate, England, a son, Erin M. Reece, ’07, Marion, has been Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Nashville. Theodore June 6, 2006. appointed press secretary for the Indiana D. Petro, MA98, Hillsboro, NH, to Joceline D. Jeanne D. (Lee) Marks, ’99, Lafayette, and her Senate Majority Caucus. Champagne, June 2. He is a history professor at husband Chico, a daughter, February 4. New England College, Henniker, NH. Marriages Sara L. (Ruback), ’98, Palm Springs, CA, to In Memoriam Amy M. (Strasburger), ’00MA03, to Ted L. Lance Calac, April 7. Sara is a resource specialist Richard K. Besenhofer, PhD90, Lake Havasu, Hirshey, Jr, ’00, June 23. Amy is employed for special education for Coachella Valley AZ, December 3, 2006. by the VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. Ted Unifi ed School District. Donna L. (Blair) Bonner, ’91, Anderson, works for Exact Target. The couple resides in Erin M. (Berger), ’98, Lakeville, to Todd June 3. Indianapolis. Stammich, January 6. Erin is a sixth-grade Vicky L. (Jessie) Pipher, ’92, Muncie, July 18. Eugene M. O’Brien, ’00, Fife, WA, to Gretchen Kimberly R. (Isley) Treat, ’93, Scottsdale, AZ, teacher at Jeff erson Intermediate Center. D. Rickards, June 9. He is a customer service June 19. Mark E. Elliott, ’99, to Christina Y. Main, April representative for the O’Brien Auto Group. 24. He is a chemist at Hoosier Microbiological Dinesh S. Perera, MS95, Dubuque, IA, July 21. Rachel E. (Courtright), ’01, to Keith T. Laboratories. They reside in Muncie. Webster, ’01, November 5, 2006. They reside in Jennifer J. (Sheagley), ’99, to Ethan McKinney, Santa Monica, CA. July 14. They reside in La Porte. Jack R. Ham, III, ’01, Punta Gorda, FL, to Stephanie L. Bokon, March 27. Jack is a social

New Additions 2000s studies teacher and coach for Charlotte High Shirley L. (Bolinger) Fleming, ’91, Warsaw, School in Punta Gorda. and her husband Jason, a son, March 19, 2006. News Meredith E. (Williamson) Echols, ’00, Matthew R. Lutz, 01, LaGrange, to Jennifer Shirley is a fourth-grade teacher for Warsaw Hilsen, June 9. Matthew is a teacher at North Schools. Roseville, MN, is principal designer and owner of Spire Design Group, LLC, specializing in Side High School. Ellen L. (Wellmeier) Bickel, ’92, and her residential interior design. Jennifer M. (Faller), ’01, to Matthew J. Clark, husband Timothy J. Bickel, ’91, Evansville, a Andrew W. Fish, ’00BAR00, Indianapolis, has ’01, July 14. The couple resides in Pasadena, CA. daughter, March 19. Ellen teaches at Evansville joined BSA LifeStructures as an architect. Carey L. (Fulwider), ’01, Tipton, to Jeremy Central High School and the University of Jennifer A. (Greiner) Gullion, ’01, L. Mendenhall, June 9. Carey is a medical Southern Indiana. Tim is a juvenile detective for Indianapolis, has earned a master’s degree in software specialist. the Evansville Police Department. school counseling from Indiana University. Christina M. (Weller), ’01, Greenwood, to Laura A. (Emmert) Perry, ’93, and her husband She is a teacher in Avon. Mikel Geis, June 2. Christina has received Rich A. Perry, ’95, Brownsburg, a daughter, Karri K. (Kennedy) Murray, ’01MA02, a master’s degree in nursing from Indiana June 21. Laura directs her own Kindermusik Concord, NC, has been promoted to senior University.

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6781_31_36.indd 34 8/21/07 9:31:37 AM Mark T. Golabek, ’02, Bristol, to Angela Bowers, July 8. Mark is fi nancial consultant for National City Bank. Amy J. Riggs, MS02, Statesboro, GA, to Robert Deckard, II, ’92, June 9. Amy is a professor at Georgia Southern University and Robert is the owner of Bob’s Lockerbie Pub in Indianapolis. Paula M. (Keys), ’03, to Rick Polei, July 14. Paula is the director of marketing for Goettler Associates, Columbus, OH. They reside in London, OH. Heather D. (Lubarski), ’03, Merrillville, to Upcoming Events Mike Gelon, June 16. Heather is a kindergarten teacher. Jennifer L. (Mitchell), ’03, Gaston, to Ryan W. September 6 Adams-Wells Alumni Chapter Decatur Powers, June 9. Jennifer is a case manager for Board of Directors Meeting Meridian Services. 12 Half-Century Club Revisit Alumni Center Anna M. (Will), ’03, Fort Wayne, to Christopher 14 Education Redefi ned Tour Washinton, D.C. N. Dowty, June 23. with President Gora Christie S. (Young), ’03, to Stephen Salcedo, 15 Football Pre-Game Rally Annapolis, MD ’02, June 9. They reside in Fort Wayne. BSU vs. Navy Kimberly R. (Bertram), ’04, Indianapolis, to 15 NREM Alumni Society Noblesville Patrick Bates, June 16. Kimberly works as a fi fth-grade teacher at Southwest Elementary in White River Clean-up Greenwood. 15 Greater Indianapolis Alumni Anderson Suzanne M. (Bingham), ’04, to Jason E. Hoosier Park Outing Alexander, ’06, May 19. The couple lives in 15 Black Alumni Society Alumni Center Orlando, FL. Board of Directors Meeting Andrew D. Brooks, ’04, New Haven, to 18 Adams-Wells Alumni Blufft on Kimberley Renee Snyder, June 23. Andrew is Blufft on Street Fair Parade employed at NIPSCO. 21 CAP Alumni Society Alumni Center Elisabeth M. (Danielson), ’04, to Joey Lee CAP Alumni Day Smith, July 20. She is corporate account 29 Alumni Council Alumni Center manager for ChannelAdvisor. The couple resides in Fuquay Varina, NC. 29 Football Pre-Game Rally Alumni Center Lucretia G. (Mowrey), ’04, Johnson City, TN, to BSU vs. Buff alo Jerry Lynn Brown, June 23. Lucretia teaches at 29 Alumni Association Alumni Center Anderson Elementary School, Bristol, TN. Legacy Scholarship Luncheon Miranda M. (Pemberton), ’04, Fort Walton 29 Journalism Alumni Society Campus Beach, FL, to Jared H. Carrington, June 22. Board of Directors Meeting Miranda works as a personal nanny. October 5 MCOB Alumni Awards Dinner Alumni Center Lisa M. (Popplewell), ’04, to Stephen B. 5-6 1967 Rice Bowl Football Team Alumni Center Troxell, ’02MS05, July 14. Lisa is a teacher at 40th Reunion Wake County Schools, Raleigh, NC. Stephen 6 Football Pre-Game Rally Alumni Center is a graduate student at North Carolina State University. They reside in Raleigh. BSU vs. Central Michigan Kerri L. (Wenger), ’04, Muncie, to Gabriel 8-13 Homecoming Week Campus Charles Manis, June 16. Kerri is pursuing a *see pages 28-29 master’s degree at Ball State. for Homecoming 2007 details Elizabeth E. (Ehinger), ’05, Hoagland, to 17 Greater Indianapolis Alumni Indianapolis Matthew Phillips, June 16. Elizabeth is a special Board of Directors Meeting education teacher at Churubusco Middle 25 FCS Alumni Society Alumni Center School. Career Development Day Justin M. Hayes, ’05MS07, Noblesville, to 25 FCS Alumni Society Alumni Center Amira Benkato, June 16. Justin works as an Board of Directors Meeting accountant in Indianapolis. Anthony R. Ritenour, ’05, to Crystal R. 27 Men’s Tennis Alumni Alumni Center (Ashby), ’05, June 9. The couple resides in 10th Reunion Louisville, KY. November 13 Football Pre-Game Rally Alumni Center Joel M. Usina, ’05, Fort Wayne, to Abbie Marie BSU vs. Toledo Crawford, June 16. Joel is a family consultant at Lifeline Youth and Family Services. Stacey L. (Williams), ’05, to Patrick Alumni Association Contact Information Perleberg, Jr.,’06, June 9. Stacey is employed For information on any event, contact the Alumni Association. at Sofa Express and More. Patrick works at Star phone: (765) 285-1080; toll free: 1 (888) I-GO-4-BSU; Media, Inc. They live in Fort Wayne. fax: (765) 285-1414; e-mail: [email protected]; Sarah M. (Williamson), ’05, Hampstead, Web: http://www.bsu.edu/alumni NC, to Joshua Paul DeBoer, March 10. Sarah is employed by Quality Chem Labs of Wilmington, NC. Kela M. (Bousman), ’06, to Patrick D. Neils, ’06, June 16. Kela is employed at Brooks

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6781_31_36.indd 35 8/21/07 9:31:39 AM Elementary School in Fishers. Patrick works at Riverside Middle School in Fishers. They live in Union City. Diana M. (Boyd), ’06, to John Matthew LOOK WHAT’S Kochert, ’07, July 14. Both are employed by NEW IN Northwest Allen County Schools. They reside in Fort Wayne. Lindsey R. (Fernane), ’06, to Benjamin P. Baumer, ’05, May 20. They reside in Noblesville. Alan J. Faulkner, ’06, Muncie, to Erica J. VanCamp, June 9. He is general manager at Damon’s Restaurant. Molly S. (Fields), ’06, Marion, to Dallas Jones, March 24. She is director of education at Sylvan Learning Center in Kokomo. (K1) Stephanie N. (Lueke), ’06, to Karl A. Spencer, ’06, June 23. They live in Indianapolis. Jenna R. (Eikost), ’07, to Andrew M. Corson, (K3) ’07, July 7. Andrew is employed at Yellow (K2) Freight. They reside in Fort Wayne. Kendra A. (Persinger), ’07, to Michael T. Dunagan, ’06, July 21. Jenna is a pre-school 13 (K2) teacher at Noah’s Park at Jackson Park Baptist Church, and Michael is a history teacher and dean at Lawrence Early College High School of Science and Technology. The couple resides in 12 Indianapolis. Jennifer N. (Schlabach), ’07, to Kyle J. available Kohne, ’05MS06, July 7. Jennifer works for now Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis. Kyle is (K5) employed by Blue and Company. They live in Anderson. APPAREL New Additions KIDS’

Anna S. (Heidenreich) Allison, ’00MA05, and (K4) her husband Nathan, Fort Wayne, a daughter, April 18. Julie E. (Schulz) Bingham, ’00MA02, and 15 Timothy A Bingham, ’01, Indianapolis, a 14 son, May 17. Julie is a licensed mental health counselor at Adult and Child Center. Tim is an insurance claims adjuster for MetLife. Alicia M. (Faylor) Henley, ’00, and Chad R. To Order: To order by credit card (Mastercard/Visa only) Henley, ’01, Gurnee, IL, a daughter, May 27. • Complete the form on adjacent page and send it with your check payable to Cardinal Corner, Inc. • PHONE: (765) 285-1080 (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) April D. (VanHook) Sanders, ’00, Richmond, • FAX: (765) 285-1414 (24 hours a day) • Please indicate selection by putting the number of the and her husband Brent, a son, March 10. • E-MAIL: [email protected] item (K1, etc.) in the item box on the form. Sarah A. (Truett) Shively, ’00, Warsaw, and • Check out the Cardinal Corner Web site at her husband Ben, a daughter, June 5. https://www.bsu.edu/webapps/cardinalcorner/ Jill A. (Jackson) Eicher, ’01, and Eric S. Eicher, ’98, Fishers, a daughter, May 16. Angela M. (Hoeping) Krohn, ’01 and Bradley J. Krohn, ’02BAR02, New Albany, a son, May 22. Meggan J. Ratterman, ’01, Oxford, OH, a daughter, December 10, 2006. 17 Erin E. (Bentley) Wyatt, ’01, and her husband Steve, Bloomington, a daughter, June 26. Kimberly A. (Moss) Ziegler, ’02, and Anthony P. Ziegler, ’05, Fishers, a son, December 27, 2006. LICENSE Kara E. (Sandefur) Hartz, ’03 and Michael P. Hartz, Sr, ’02, Tampa, FL, a son, March 12. PLATE FRAME Kristen L. (Falcone) McClain, ’04 and her husband Andrew, Richmond, a daughter, BSUAA September 6, 2006. (L1) GOLF In Memoriam UMBRELLA Mary J. (Spitz) Greene, ’01, Muncie, June 30.

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1. Sweatshirt by Cotton Exchange. In red (S7) or grey (S8) with embroidered Cardinal logos. (Red-L, XL, XXL; Grey-L, XL) $29.95 2. Ball State Cardinals sweatshirt by Lee. Mostly cotton. In red with black and white lettering (S1) and in grey with black and red lettering (S2). (M, L, XL, XXL) $24.95 3. Fruit of the Loom T-shirt, 100% cotton. In red (T5) or grey (T6) with “Ball State University‘’ silkscreened on left chest. (S, M, L, XL, XXL) $10.38 4. Ball State fringed throw, depicting various scenes of campus, with Benefi cence in the center. Natural with red accents, 100% cotton, 50”X69”, (TH1). $59.95 5. Cardinal windshirt. In red with red trim with Ball State logo silkscreened (W1). (S, M) $48.00 6. Assorted hats. Black with white “B” (H1); red with Cardinal logo (H3); red with “Ball State” and Cardinal logo (H4); stone with “Ball State” and $14.95 Cardinal logo (H5); charcoal with “Ball State” and Cardinal head logo (H6); red with “Ball State University Alumni” and Benny logo (H7); stone with “Ball State Alumni” (H8); and stone with “Ball State” (H9). 7. Sweatshirt by Cotton Exchange. Red with “Ball State University” embroidered in white (S6). (S, M, L, XL). $29.95 8. T-shirt, 100% cotton. In red with black and white logo (T4). (S, M,L, XL, XXL) $10.38 9. BSU “Hoodie.” Red with “BSU Cardinals” embroidered (S10) and BSU sweatshirt, grey with “BSU Cardinals” embroidered (S9) (S, M, L, XL, XXL) $36.99 10. Unisex quarter zip fl eece. In red with “Ball State” embroidered on front and “Alumni” and Cardinal logo embroidered on back (F2) (S, M, L, XL, XXL) $37.95

11. Women’s Tiger Mountain full zip fl eece. In red with “Ball State” embroidered on front and “Alumni” and Cardinal logo embroidered on back (F1) (M, L, XL) $47.95 12. Kids short sleeved t-shirt by Third Street Sportswear, 100 % cotton. In red with “Ball State” in black and white writing (K1). In grey with “Ball State in black $10.38 and red writing (K2). (6-18 mos., 2T-Youth XL) Also available in adult sizes from Fruit of the Loom (T7) (RED only).

13. Kids “Hoodie” by Third Street Sportswear, cotton/poly blend. In red with “Ball State Cardinals” written in black and white. “Ball State” is printed inside the $21.95 hood lining in red (K3). (2T-Youth XL)

14. Bib with snap fastener by Third Street Sportswear, cotton/spandex. In red with “Ball State” written in white (K4). $7.55 15. Kids short-sleeved t-shirt by Third Street Sportswear, 100% cotton. In red with “My First Ball State T-Shirt” in white writing and Charlie Cardinal logo $10.38 in the middle (K5) (6 months-2T) 16. License plate frame by Stockdale. In mirrored chrome with “ALUMNI” and “BALL STATE” (L1). In chrome with “ALUMNI” and “BALL STATE” refl ective lettering $12.95 on black background with Charlie Cardinal logo (L2). 17. 60” Hurricane Golf Umbrella. In red and white with Ball State Alumni Association logo (U1). (Ships separately from the other orders, additional shipping fee applies) $29.95

18. Slide top stainless steel travel mug with handle. In red, with Charlie Cardinal logo in white and “Ball State Alumni” written underneath in white (M1). $9.99 19. BSU Nameplate. One-sided with a 2X2” logo and a 2X7” nameplate (N1). $25.95

20. BSU Nameplate. Two-sided with a 2X2” logo and a 2X7” nameplate on one side, and a full-sized 2X9” logo on the reverse side (N2). $29.95 21. (Not Pictured: Ball State University, An Interpretive History. A narrative look at the university, authored by Ball State professors Anthony Edmonds and $29.95 Bruce Geelhoed. Circle one VISA MASTERCARD Merchandise Total $ Address To: Credit card number Expiration Date $ 6.00 Cardinal Corner, Inc. Add shipping and handling Ball State University Subtotal $ Alumni Association Month Year IN residents add 6% sales tax $ (merchandise and shipping) Muncie, IN 47306-0075 X Signature (as shown on credit card) Total $ Please allow two weeks for delivery.

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Inside This Issue ALUMNUS A Ball State University Alumni Association Publication September 2007 Vol. 65 No.2

Across Campus 13 BallState

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Highlight 31

Billy Taylor, who spent five seasons as head coach at Lehigh University, was named Ball State’s head men’s basketball coach during a press conference in August. Taylor’s wife Avlon, daughter Gavielle, and son Savion, joined him for the announcement. Read about Taylor in Sidelines on page 25.

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