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Summer 2005 AlThe Alumniu Magazine ofmn i the University of Indianapolis Portico In this issue ‘Lab nerds’ mix invaluable forensics experience with extreme adventure in South Africa. Page 24 Retiring president Jerry Israel offers ‘a president’s-eye view of what makes us special.’ Page 12 Meet the University’s eighth president, Beverley J. Pitts, whose tenure begins in July. Page 14 ALUMNI.UINDY.EDU 1 AlumnPiortico Table of Contents 4 12 14 21 Upcoming ‘A president’s-eye University taps BSU Theatre prof steps alumni events view of what makes administrator for into national Join the alumni trip to the us special’ presidency spotlight Italian Riviera! Also, you Jerry Israel, retiring as Meet Dr. Beverley J. Pitts— Jim Ream invented a and your family will love president of the University, the “universal favorite” among “modular spiral step unit” Alumni Night at Victory offers insight into the constituent groups during the years ago and has now earned Field. Mark your calendar for institution he and his wife, search process—who takes recognition from his peers. Homecoming, too! Carol, have called home for over for Jerry Israel in July. seven years. 22 8 15 Triple-major graduate Recent alumni 13 The department beat sweeps awards events From vision See how faculty and staff are Daniel Goshorn-Maroney Even if you missed these to fruition leading in their professions didn’t let a little thing like recent events, you can get President Israel’s all-too- and communities. For up-to- taking 18 hours a semester caught up on pages 8 and 9 or brief tenure brought many date news, visit www.uindy. get in the way of earning look online for photos. significant changes to the edu/news. departmental awards. institution; some of the highlights are listed here. On the Cover Grad students Nicolette Parr (left) and Bobbie Leeper, with a tour guide, defy gravity on their South African adventure. 2 PORTICO SUMMER 2005 2004–2005 Alumni Association Living history Board of Directors Katie Harness and Melissa Cindy Blackburn Bickel ’94 ’98, Woodring and other students President in a European Social History Brian Martin ’88, President-elect class created an experimental Oscar Gardner ’74, presentation in living history Immediate Past President as their final project of second Lora McCormick ’97, Secretary semester. Historic Hanna Roberta Brooker ’74 House, at 3801 Madison Haldon Cole ’54 Avenue near campus, stood Suzanne Smith Davidson ’02 in for a British manse. The Michael Deemer ’98 event was a masquerade ball Gretchen Craft Fox ’93 in honor of the 18th birthday Mustafa Guven ’99 of “Victoria Ardington.” Mariel High ’99 Those who attended met a Greg Hill ’74 variety of characters from Robert “Jeffery” Irvin ’65 Restoration London, ca. Nick LaGuire ’01 1668—landowners, pirates, Lora McCormick ’97 farmers, and thieves—as they Kelly Dunwell McWilliams ’91 interacted and discussed the Marvin Pavlov ’98 events and scandals of the day. Jamie Melfi Shellenberger ’90 Shariq Siddiqui ’96 Kelli Carr Silcox ’97 ’98 Amber Harrison Stearns ’95 Vicky Swank ’78 ’80 ’99 David Swift ’72 Todd Sturgeon ’94 Gilbert Taylor ’58 23 26 Portico Jim Wernke ’80 ’87 When two students Sports Update We are pleased to share this quarterly John Winkler ’63 write, a city listens Meet new SID Mitch Wigness, alumni magazine with parents of Amy Buskirk Zent ’58 Two University of Indianapolis check out the accolades students and other friends of the University of Indianapolis. students spent the past year accorded to David Logan, Nondiscriminatory writing opinion pieces for the University Editor and enjoy the Greyhounds’ Policies Indianapolis Star, and learning Directors Cup standings. R. Peter Noot ’77 ’84 about the give-and-take of The University of Indianapolis Art Director does not discriminate on the ideas in the process. Jeannine R. Allen 28 basis of race, color, gender, age, Esch Society Assistant Director, religion, creed, sexual orientation, 24 members are crucial Publications marital status, or ethnic or Grad students gain to University support Jennifer L. Huber national origin in any of its invaluable forensics Are you on the list? Honor the Director, Alumni Relations program offerings or employment experience in legacy of President I. Lynd Monica Woods practices. The University is South Africa Esch while supporting your committed to the spirit and letter This adventuresome duo alma mater. Alumni Relations Coordinator of the Rehabilitation Act of Rosalie Fletcher took on a heavy caseload, but 1973 and the Americans with managed to see a lot of the Class Notes Disabilities Act and strives to country—in a dramatic way. 30 Jamie Evans ’06 provide equal access to all phases Class Notes Lindy Wildman ’06 of University life and activity. Catch up on classmates and some of our more than 20,000 Contributing Writers Mary Atteberry other alumni. Scott Hall Please address correspondence and changes of address to the Office of Alumni Relations. ALUMNI.UINDY.EDU 3 Upcoming Alumni Alumni Events Alumni Night at Victory Field Home of the Indianapolis Indians Friday, August 19 5:30 p.m. Picnic; 7:00 p.m. Indians vs. Scranton Red Barons $20 adults; $12 children ages 3-12; free for children 3 years old or younger Join in the fun at beautiful Victory Field in downtown Indianapolis for a picnic and baseball game. This Alumni outing is a perennial favorite among alumni of all ages. Fees include an outdoor picnic at the stadium News and reserved seating. The all-you-can-eat buffet handling. Experience the beautiful Italian Riviera, includes hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, baked renowned for its fine sandy beaches, sparkling seas, beans, cole slaw, beverages, and condiments. cosmopolitan resources, traditional Italian hospitality, Registration deadline is August 5 or as space is and, of course, its delicious gelato ice cream. Sheltered available. Tickets will be mailed to you approximately by the Ligurian Alps, the coastal region benefits from 10 days in advance. Call the Office of Alumni a warm climate and equally warm water, providing Relations at (317) 788-3295 for more information the perfect environment for a memorable visit. In and to make reservations. Tuscany, you will be immersed in the beauty of shaded olive groves punctuated by tall cypresses, Welcome Week Movin’ Crew parasol pines, and bright green rows of vineyards. August 26 This Global Holidays trip also includes Montecatini For more information on these Terme, best known of all Italian spas, ideally located Alumni—help welcome the class of 2009 to your between Pisa and Florence. This modern, tree-lined and other alumni events, visit alma mater by joining the Welcome Week Movin’ town offers a variety of fashionable shops, cafes, http://alumni.uindy.edu/ Crew! Choose from shifts at 7:30–9:30 a.m., and restaurants. For more information, visit 9–11 a.m., or both. You will receive an official http://alumni.uindy.edu/italianriviera.php currenteventsroster.php Movin’ Crew T-shirt and meals throughout the or contact the Office of Alumni Relations, day. It’s fun and the families of our new freshmen (317) 788-3295, [email protected]. appreciate your help! What do we need? Traffic directors to direct new students to the correct Homecoming Extravaganza parking location Football: Greyhounds vs. Grand Valley State Taggers to distribute parking cards to each car Saturday, October 1 Parking attendants to direct cars to open parking spots 4 p.m. kickoff; tailgate luncheon 1:30–3:30 p.m. in the drop-off lots Tailgate luncheon and game tickets available on site. Labelers to mark students’ room numbers on their items Movers to move students’ items into their rooms What would Homecoming be without a football game Runners to fill in where needed and, of course, a Greyhound victory over Grand Valley? (Come also for the Hounds’ first season of To volunteer, contact the Office of Alumni Relations play under the new stadium lights!) New this year is at [email protected], (317) 788-3295. a pregame event called “Blast from the Past,” from 2–3:15 p.m. Representatives from many academic Alumni Trip to the Italian Riviera units will be on hand to greet you, as will some of & Tuscany, Italy your favorite retired professors and staff. At halftime, September 24–October 2, 2005 the University’s Homecoming king and queen court $1,699 per person (double/triple occupancy, will be crowned. plus government taxes) Alumni, stop by the Alumni Association hospitality tent inside Key Stadium to reconnect This very popular trip includes round-trip with your former classmates and to pick up your airfare, seven nights’ accommodation, daily buffet Homecoming gift! breakfast, round-trip airport/hotel transfers, Watch the Web site and the next issue of Portico guide service, optional excursions, and luggage for more information. 4 PORTICO SUMMER 2005 Indy Pan Am Games lead to Florida arson/bomb squad career It’s been a rewarding journey for Oler from his days as a 13-year-old dreaming of being a policeman. His father and uncle were fi remen, but it was law enforcement that appealed to him. At age 18, he applied to a cadet offi cer program in Indianapolis, but failed to meet the minimum height requirement of 5 feet 8 inches. He was so determined to be admitted that he went to several chiropractic sessions to get “stretched.” Confi dent in his attempts to become taller, he reapplied and took the physical, but was denied admittance: he came up short by a quarter-inch. Hearing of his determination, the department waived the fraction and admitted him, and in 1973, he was sworn in as an Indianapolis Police Department offi cer. As an adult learner, Oler earned an associate’s Mike and Kathleen Oler degree from the University of Indianapolis in 1978 The Pan America games of 1987 brought world-class and didn’t stop there.