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REMINISCING ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: • Chancellor’s letter to alumni As IPFW turns 40, memories reveal glimpses • Theatre schedule of the growing-up years. • License-plate order form

FALL 2004 • VOLUME 8 • ISSUE 1 DIRECTOR’S LETTER

Hello, fellow alumni. reasons: (1) state funding and tuition fees

▼ don’t cover the full cost of higher education; The Alumni Relations office receives a variety (2) technology costs continue to rise; and of alumni requests throughout the year. Here (3) the pool of donors is still small. And are some recent ones from our mailbag: remember: someone donated while you were a student, allowing you to attend Q: After a 20-year career, I find myself at a reasonable cost. unemployed. I don’t want to leave the Fort Wayne area, but I’m having no luck Q: As an IPFW grad, I’d like to share in finding a job. How can IPFW help? my expertise with current students, but I certainly don’t want to teach a course. A: The Office of Academic Counseling and What are my options? Career Services (ACCS) here at IPFW is just what you need. First of all, is your résumé A: We’d love to link you with a professor working? Things have changed dramatically who teaches about your career area! Or feel in job hunting since you last looked for a free to call the dean of your school direct Contents position. ACCS will make sure your résumé and make the offer. Share your knowledge represents what you have to offer to companies. with IPFW students at our Mentoring 1 Alumni Update Come on in for a review. Second, if you Dinner on October 20 (see page 2 want to stay in the area, general job searches for details). 6 Class Notes on Monster.com are not for you! ACCS has job postings available in the office for you to Q: Every year, my company sends a group of 9 Theatre Schedule check. Contact Cathy McGinnis in ACCS employees to Wisconsin for a week to update at 260-481-6595. their job skills. Can IPFW help with training? 10 Remember when … Four alumni reflect on Don’t forget the job hunt is often about A: Yes, indeed! Call Deb Conklin, campus life over the decades. networking and who you know. Take director of Continuing Studies, at advantage of our alumni events to meet and 260-481-6118. Deb has worked with 16 Athletics talk with fellow alumni and former professors. many area companies to save thousands The perfect event for that is the Mastodon of dollars by offering local seminars and 18 Faculty Flashback Roast on October 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. on courses bringing employees up to speed campus. Nearly 200 alumni and professors in various career areas. She’ll tailor the Inside back cover: gather for fun—and networking. course for your company, so call today. At 40, we’re coming Q: I send a donation to Purdue each year. Remember, IPFW is still here for you. into our own How much of that money is sent back to my All you need to do is call and ask! From a blending of IU and Purdue campus in Fort Wayne? extension programs, IPFW has Sincerely, grown into a thriving university A: Zip. Zero. Nada. Sorry, but unless you with a unique identity. make note that some or all of your donation should support the Fort Wayne campus, the money will stay at Purdue, West Lafayette. Why send money to IPFW? Multiple Jennifer R. Bosk, ’87, ’01

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Irene Walters Jennifer Bosk Executive Director of University Relations and Communications Director of Alumni Relations

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On the cover: Purdue president Frederick L. Hovde (left) surveys as Purdue trustee Al Kettler (center front) and others look on and prepare for the groundbreaking for Kettler Hall. Ground was broken on October 18, 1961. 1 ALUMNI UPDATE

▼ Wish you were here

IPFW alumnus Mike McFarland has found his dream job on a treasure of an island.

When that frigid arctic air moves down the university,” Mike says. “There are some Palm Island Resort beckoned in 2001, and from Canada to freeze your nose and toes, and incredible people at IPFW.” Mike’s been the boss there ever since. All’s gray days seem to last forever, do you daydream One of the IPFW people Mike holds fine on the family front, too. Son Aaron, 25, about ol’ Sol smiling down from azure skies in high esteem is his mentor, Professor already has a tour of Iraq under his ammo belt, onto warm white sands and clear blue waters? John Knight, chair of the Department of while Eric, 23, is currently serving there. Third Well, your fantasy is just another day Consumer and Family Sciences and director son Brian, 21, lives and works in the North in paradise for Mike McFarland, general of hospitality and tourism management. John Webster area. Meanwhile, Julia is an emergency- manager of resort operations at Palm Island returns the compliment: “Mike was the ideal room and intensive-care-unit nurse at two Resort, “a little slice of heaven,” as he calls mainland hospitals near Palm Island. it, just off the Florida coast in the Gulf Accessible only by car ferry or private boat, of Mexico. Palm Island lies just west of Charlotte “I couldn’t be happier,” Mike says. “Palm Harbor and due north of Boca Grande. Island is like going to the Caribbean without The resort—à la Jimmy Buffett with all the leaving the continental United States.” trimmings—offers a variety of luxurious Of course, Mike didn’t just stumble down accommodations and a long list of amenities, the road to Shangri-la; he’s a highly regarded including beaches, pools and spas, a and seasoned hospitality-business pro. championship tennis program, a fitness facility, Although he spent most of his formative a nature center, and plenty of stuff to keep the years in Ohio and northeastern Indiana, Mike kids busy. Guests can angle for tarpon and finished high school in Florida in 1972, the other game fish, and if golf’s the game of choice, last year for the Selective Service lottery. the nearby mainland provides several courses. Mike was assured of some form of military “Boat Drinks” and a “Cheeseburger in “hospitality” when his lottery number came Paradise”—plus a lot more, of course—can up an unlucky No. 7, so he decided to do his be had from the resort’s Rum Bay Store and hitch on his own terms. He enlisted and did the Rum Bay Restaurant and Bar. two tours as part of an Army-intelligence And for the vacationer who just can’t leave contingent involved in ground operations the office behind, meeting and conference and aerial reconnaissance in Southeast Asia. facilities are available. Sound tempting? After his Army service, Mike rekindled a student—always in class, willing to You can check it all out for yourself at romance with his Manchester (Ind.) High participate, eager to learn, and a leader www.palmisland.com. School sweetheart, Julia (née Pack). They among the students. He took an internship Your vacation is Mike’s vocation, and married in 1978 and started a family in Florida. in industry and proved to be as fine a worker when he says, “Wish you were here,” it’s not In 1987, they returned to the heartland. “We as he was a student. Industry leaders looked just a hastily scrawled nicety on the back decided to go back to our roots in northeast to him to establish internships in their of a suntan-lotion-smudged postcard— Indiana to raise our kids,” Mike says. properties modeled after his successes.” he really means it. Going back to school was also on the In 1996, Mike accepted the task of directing “It’s a beautiful place to live and work, agenda. Julia earned an associate degree in the construction and operation of the although it does take a lot of time and nursing at IPFW in 1990. Mike completed Oakwood Inn and Conference Center on hard work to make sure our guests enjoy an associate degree in hospitality and tourism Lake Wawasee. Although he met that challenge, themselves,” Mike says. management in 1992 and eventually served he still had a promise to keep. “I promised Perhaps if you visit Mike on this island on the alumni board. “Serving on the board Julia when we left Florida that we’d go back,” oasis, you’ll find that changing your latitude was a small way to give something back to Mike says. “She doesn’t like cold weather.” will change your attitude.

F ALL 2004 ALUMNI UPDATE 2 3 ▼ ▼ Upcoming Events News Unveiling of the mastodon statue Mastodon footprints Sept. 14 • 6:45 p.m. what they’ve just learned. Students The plaza between Walb Union and Plaza between Walb Union look forward to being seated Helmke Library will feature not only the with IPFW alumni who are and Helmke Library life-size mastodon statue, but also 18-inch- working in the career field they Come see the life-size, scientifically correct, square mastodon footprints in the sidewalk. hope to enter. Bring your bronze mastodon statue, five years in the Inside each mastodon footprint is an expertise and advice to the table. planning! Greet our magnificent mascot, which engravable area, two lines with 24 spaces Just $15 for dues-paying alumni now guards the center of campus. Join in per line. For just $250, you can purchase your and $20 for all other IPFW the day’s many activities commemorating the very own mastodon footprint and have your alumni. Call 260-481-6807 to 40th anniversary of the IPFW campus. name, class year, or special “mastodon message” make your reservation today. Free for everyone! engraved in it. For a sign-up form, please call Alumni/Student Job Fair the Alumni Relations office at 260-481-6807, Oct. 21 • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. or use the form at the back of this magazine. Walb Ballroom Indiana State Representative Phyllis Pond Looking to hire? Sign up for a $50 table (right) chats with IPFW student Tyela Wilson Alumni bricks at the 2003 Legislative Issues Luncheon at the annual job fair, and reach hundreds The Millennium Alumni Brick Walk sponsored by the alumni association. Most of students, alumni, and others searching (by the large IPFW marker on Coliseum northeastern Indiana state legislators attended for careers. To register for a table, contact Boulevard) continues to grow with graduating the annual luncheon to hear about the success Cathy McGinnis at 260-481-6595. of IPFW and the role the Legislature played seniors’ commemorative bricks, purchased in helping the university achieve its goals. as part of their class-gift project. Graduating IPFW Athletic Director Mark Pope (far left) Fifth Annual Legislative Tyela was a presenter at the luncheon. seniors may purchase their alumni bricks for addresses the record crowd attending the Issues Luncheon half price until Commencement. Following annual Mastodon Roast in October 2003. Oct. 26 • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. graduation, all alumni pay just $50 per brick Despite cold and high winds, more than Walb Ballroom Homecoming 2004: (including name and class year engraved). 200 faculty and alumni gathered for the Sit with our state legislators and talk about Mastodon Mania! As the brick walk grows into a plaza, more annual hog roast and networking opportunity. the importance of IPFW in your life. Make Nov. 19–20 and more visitors are spending time searching your reservation by calling 260-481-6807. See page 15 for all the details. for their own bricks as well as reminiscing Sixth Annual Mastodon Roast Only $10 per person. about classmates whose names they see on the Oct. 12 • 5 to 7 p.m. walk. If you would like to purchase an alumni Plaza between Walb Union Annual Dental Hygiene brick, please contact the Alumni Relations and Helmke Library Alumni Luncheon office at 260-481-6807, or use the form at See page 8 for all the details. Nov. 13 • 11 a.m. the back of this magazine. Pine Valley Country Club Alumni/Student Mentoring Dinner Reminisce, network, and enjoy IPFW license plate Oct. 20 • 5 p.m. • Summit Club a great luncheon with your March 2004 brought the news that IPFW Join students fresh from a business dining- classmates. Call 260-481-6837 had been approved for a special-recognition etiquette seminar who will put into practice for details. license plate by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Photo by Elmer Denman Vehicles. The plate will bear the IPFW logo Terrece, B.G.S. ’04, and Terrie Jordan, B.A. ’04, are sisters who graduated in blue with “P I” next to it. The plate will together—the first children on their mother’s side of the family to graduate from be available in 2005. college. Terrece was a business-and-general-studies major and was chosen as the To preregister for your IPFW license plate, IU student speaker for the graduating class. She will serve on the IPFW Alumni fill out the form on page 19 and return it to Actress Dyan Cannon was the featured speaker at this year’s Tapestry: A Day for Women. Relations Board of Directors as the Class of 2004 representative. Terrie served in the Alumni Office. The form will then be During her presentation, “Lakers, Lip Gloss, and Life in Hollywood,” Cannon urged the nearly 600 women who attended the conference on April 30 to let go of the things that keep them the military throughout her five years at IPFW. In 2003, she served in Iraq as a officially signed and stamped at IPFW and stuck in life. Tapestry has raised over $65,000 to support scholarships. sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps. continued on next page

IPFW ALUMNI F ALL 2004 4 5 continued from page 3 The annual homecoming bonfire is always a blast. returned to you to mail to the BMV or to Fort Wayne Women’s Bureau Enjoying the free food, the take to your local branch when you pick Grabill Bank bonfire, and the chilly up your plate. It’s that easy. Hurry and sign Hoosiers For Higher Education weather are (left to right) up today. Over 800 IPFW supporters have HP Products Corporation Justin Busch, B.A. ’03; already preregistered for the plate. IU Alumni Association Jenee Johnson, B.A. ’01; IU Credit Union Donna Bialik, dean of 2004 Golf Outing Sponsors Johnson Controls students; Matt Shilling, One of our biggest alumni scholarship Junior Achievement former IPFW student-body fundraisers is the annual Alumni & Friends Lewis Bakery president; and Holly Lara, Golf Outing each July. Hats off to our hole Mark Fore Sales B.G.S. ’03. This year’s sponsors, who made this year’s event such Merrill Lynch homecoming bonfire will be Friday, Nov. 19, on the a success. Midwest America FCU Waterfield Campus after the Baker & Daniels Nichols & Company women’s basketball game. The men behind the mastodon statue financing Deer Track Golf Course Northeast Indiana IU Alumni Club Come on out and enjoy! are (clockwise, from top) Tom Marcuccilli, Jim Don Ayres Pontiac Office Concepts Marcuccilli, and Tom Blume, B.S. ‘65, M.S.B.A. ’79, Don R. Fruchey Organized Living Solutions from STAR Financial Bank. The bronze statue, Dulin, Ward & DeWald Purdue Alumni Association made by Research Casting, will be unveiled Enterprise Rent-a-Car Raytheon on Sept. 14. A prototype of the statue is in the lower right-hand corner of the photo.

Schenkel Schultz Enjoying the sunny day so Source One Solutions perfect for golf were the For the fifth year, alumni and the community Three Rivers Preferred “fivesome” of Steve Minnich; supported the Northeast Indiana Alumni Directors Vera Bradley Designs Amy Whitehouse Lazoff, Consortium Easter Basket Drive. Each student Waterfield Mortgage Company B.S. ’01; Mike Engels, at Irwin Elementary received a filled basket. Wells Fargo Bank M.B.A. ’95; Joan Engels; An additional 200 baskets were then delivered and Niels Hansen, B.S. ’73. to SCAN (Stop Child Abuse and Neglect) for The Alumni & Friends Golf its clients’ children. At right, alumni directors Outing is one of the biggest hand out baskets to Irwin students. Each class The Omnibus Lecture Series is dedicated scholarship fundraisers for first listened as alumni directors provided a to presenting diverse ideas to the university children of alumni. The alumni “college fact” about the importance of staying community and residents of northeastern Indiana. association awards more in school and what students could achieve For more information on this year’s scheduled than $8,000 in scholarships with a college education. speakers, visit www.omnibuslectures.org, each year to children and or call 260-481-6166. spouses of alumni. CEO Pacesetters Thanks so much to our 2003 CEO and Ralph Crowe, ’68, ’70 Don Kreitzer, ’94 Suzon Motz, ’91, ’95 Richard Ring, ’86, ‘95 Randy Troutner, ’84 Business Leaders Advisory Council. Members Vice President of Investments President Past IPFW alumni board president Director of Ancillary Services Vice President serve as pacesetters for the IPFW Annual UBS PaineWebber Kreitzer & Associates Jill Nichols, ’83 DeKalb Memorial Hospital C. William Troutner Fund. Their support is greatly appreciated. Joe Doust Jr., ’79 Michael Lamborne, ’73, ’86 Executive Vice President/COO Allen Sheldon, ’91 Patty Weddle, ’81 President Operations Manager Vera Bradley Designs President, Director of Operations President/CEO Tom Beaver, ’74 Lebamoff’s Cap n’ Cork United States Postal Service MSKTD & Associates Northeast Indiana Workforce President H. John Okeson, ’86 Investment Board Indiana Stamp Company John Freiburger, ’82 Jeanne Longsworth, ’84 Attorney Linda Sliger, ’81 President Partner Baker & Daniels Vice President, Diagnostics and Therapeutics Nancy Wright, ’74 Michael Blee, ’80 Precision Die Technologies Baker & Daniels Bluffton Regional Medical Center President Vice President Darrell Post, ’70, ’73, ’74 Ferguson Advertising Erie Haven Michael Fritsch, ’79, ’80, ’82 Earl McNaughton, ’68, ’71 Vice President Brian Stier, ’81 President President and COB Bonar Group Attorney at Law Lena Yarian, ’86 Michael Coil, ’82 The Mainz Group The First National Bank of Fremont President President Douglas Randol, ’78 Terry Ternet, ’70, ’73 Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana Better Business Bureau Vice President, Finance and Administration CEO Undersea Sensor Systems Masterpiece Homes

IPFW ALUMNI F ALL 2004 6 7 A letter from the alumni association board president Class Notes 1971 1990 Counselors Association to attend leadership training He works at the downtown location and resides Dear Alumni and Friends: Mark S. Feighner, B.S. business, has been Douglas Hinds, B.S. business, has been hired as at the American Mental Health Counselors Association in Fort Wayne. appointed to the board of directors for Dobson vice president of corporate services for Tower Bank. meeting in Atlanta. Linda is a licensed mental-health ather than ask you a trivia question and organize. Communications Corp. He served as president of He works at the bank’s downtown location in the counselor and a licensed marriage-and-family therapist. Jenee Johnson, B.A., has joined regarding the IPFW Alumni Tell us what new R GTE prior to its acquisition in 2000 by Bell Atlantic. Lincoln Tower. She also serves as an adjunct professor at IPFW. the Convention and Visitors Bureau Association’s mission statement and events we should Since then, Mark has served as a venture partner of Fort Wayne as convention sales strategic vision (and force you to look for add (or existing and advisor for Austin Ventures. Mark lives in Texas. Adam Arnold, B.S. business, has joined Capital 1998 manager. She will work to bring it on another page, printed upside down!), events we should Strategies Group as vice president and director of Sandy McMurtrie, sports and special-interest groups I provide both for your reading pleasure improve) that you 1972 business-finance sourcing and development. B.S. business, ‘92 to Fort Wayne, working closely now. Our alumni association mission is and all other John C. Myers, B.S. education, is executive A.S., of the IPFW with hotels, facilities, and amenities providers. to actively support IPFW and its alumni alumni would director of the Northern Michigan Hospital Foundation 1992 Division of Continuing through meaningful and appropriate attend. If we in Petoskey. Before accepting this position, John had Greg Johnson, B.S. business, vice president of Studies, received the 2002 service. Our vision is of a thriving IPFW implement these served as director of development for the Jennie finance and CFO of Fort Wayne Newspapers, has 2004 Outstanding Andrew Binkley, B.S. business, has been promoted Alumni Association capable of supporting ideas, then that should take care of the Edmundson Hospital Foundation since 1999. been elected to the board of directors for the Paul Advisor Award, which to chief financial officer at Weigand Construction. partnerships resulting in increased service second point. Clarke Foundation. is presented by to alumni association members. (And as As for the third point, tell us what 1976 IPFW’s Office of the Kim Gonzalez, B.S. business, has joined incoming president, I will use our mission other services or benefits you would like Kathryn A. Brogan, B.A., is a partner with the 1993 Vice Chancellor for Do it Best Corp., as an education specialist in the statement and strategic vision to guide the us to provide as part of your membership Fort Wayne law firm of Rothberg, Logan, and Warsco. Greg Conkling, B.S. business, is vice president of Student Affairs. communication department. She’ll be responsible future efforts of our alumni association in the alumni association. Tell us why Kathryn has been appointed by Grabill Bancorp to Farmington Homes. The company’s first entry in the for facilitating training programs that attract board of directors.) you joined or won’t join. Contact me at fulfill the unexpired term of its retiring director. prestigious Parade of Homes competition earned first 2000 participants and generating resource materials These past few years spent on the board [email protected]. With your feedback, place overall, first place for interior design, and third Jeff Hathaway, B.S. business, ‘95 certificate, for the co-op’s member retailers. have helped me understand that our lofty we hope to entice you to attend some or all 1977 place for landscaping. ‘94 A.S., has been promoted to quality manager goals cannot be achieved easily without an of our current and new events. And after Brent L. Clifton, B.S. business, will serve as for MediTECH and Poly Hi Solidur. 2003 improvement in (two-way) communication enjoying all that spirit and fun and seeing vice chairman of Grabill Bank’s board of directors. 1994 David J. Cunningham, M.B.A., has joined Baden, with you! the added benefits and services afforded to Linda Buskirk, M.P.A., has Elizabeth A. Wallace, A.G.S., a mortgage Gage & Schroeder as a senior accountant. David lives My predecessors have published some alumni association members, you would, 1980 joined National Corporate Solutions originator, has joined Tower Bank. in North Manchester. very well-written letters communicating we hope, realize the value of an alumni Michael C. Marhenke, of Fort Wayne as vice president of how you could actively support IPFW association membership—and join. Of B.S. business, has been named business operations. NCS is one of Erika Dornseif, B.S. business, was named trust Brandy Siler, B.S. business, has joined the staff in these four areas: course, I think the value of our university the new CEO and president of four companies that constitute the officer for the Fort Wayne region by STAR Wealth of the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce • Help us create and organize alumni events should already be obvious to every alum. Grabill Bank. He was previously Center for Human Resources. Management, a subsidiary of STAR Financial Group. as administrative assistant in the Small Business • Attend these alumni events It is worthy of your financial support! executive vice president and chief Division, working to organize Business Expo, • Join the alumni association On another note, we solicited the help operating officer. Barbara Clayton, M.B.A., ‘88 B.S., vice Mark Rittenhouse, B.S. business, has joined Good Morning Fort Wayne, and other programs. • Provide financial support to IPFW of some IPFW undergraduate students in president of Managed Care Services, has been Baden Property Tax Management—a division of When we compare the low percentage performing several marketing surveys. It 1984 elected to the board of directors for Family and Baden, Gage & Schroeder—as a tax associate. Jonathan Acierto, B.S. electrical engineering, of eligible alumni who have joined our appears that one of the main reasons alumni John Police, B.S. business, ‘78 A.A.S., of Children’s Services. has been added to the engineering staff at Martin association with the percentages at universities joined the association in the first place was Architectural Designs, Inc., in Fort Wayne, has been 2001 Riley Mock Architects/Engineers. of similar types and sizes, it becomes clear: pride in their university. We have a few elected vice president of the National Council of 1995 Monica L. Ladig, B.A., has been promoted to we need to do a better job of obtaining novel ways for all people who are proud Builders Design Certification. Kurt Beuchel, B.S. business, has joined MagniFi assistant director of admissions at Indiana Institute communication from you. of IPFW to show that pride. Purchase an as a business development representative. of Technology. If you look at the order in which I IPFW license plate. Make a donation Jeanne Longsworth, B.S. business, has been What’s new? Update your presented the points above, it is my firm for your own mastodon footprint. Buy elected to the board of trustees at Indiana Institute 1996 Ben Fawbush, B.A. education, has been alumni information at belief that they do build on each other. one (or more) bricks and be a part of the of Technology. Fazia Deen Bacchus, B.S. business, passed the nominated to be in Who’s Who Among American www.ipfw.edu/alumni. But we need your help—especially on the Millennium Walk. And join us in the Indiana Bar in February 2004. Teachers. Ben is a teacher for North Adams first point. Tell us what exciting, irresistible IPFW Alumni Association! 1986 Community Schools and lives in Decatur. alumni event(s) you feel we should create Thomas J. Myers, B.S. business, president of Linda C. Smith, M.S. education, of Aboite Baden Technology Solutions, has been selected to Behavioral Health Services, was one of two Indiana Dennis Tratnyek, M.B.A., has been promoted to participate on Microsoft’s Financial Applications therapists selected by the Indiana Mental Health assistant vice president, loan review, for Tower Bank. Partner Advisory Board. Michael B. Engels

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▼ IPFW Department of Theatre 2004–2005 Season

TALKING WITH girl, play out their love story amid a high- and movement. Medea is a female outcast spirited rivalry between the cowboys and the by Jane Martin in a foreign land. She fights to save face and farmers. These two headstrong romantics Directed by Jane Purse-Wiedenhoeft to undertake revenge against the deceitful ride out all the bumps in the road during Oct. 1, 2, and 7–9 at 8 p.m. husband for whom she has sacrificed all. As their journey of true love to start a new life Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. the tale unfolds, the downfall of a princess, together in a brand-new state, Oklahoma! In this intimate evening of theatre, mother, and wife occurs with an unforgiving idiosyncratic characters amuse, affect, and HAY FEVER vengeance. The story of Medea propels audiences to the edge with fearful glimpses frighten, always speaking from the depths of by Noel Coward of the darkness and instability of human their hearts. The play is a collection of eclectic Directed by Craig Humphrey nature that ultimately prevail. short stories told in monologue format from Feb. 25 and 26 and March 3–5 at 8 p.m. the female perspective. Each piece has a March 6 at 2 p.m. THE AMERICAN CLASSIC component of desperation related to either the Noel Coward’s delightful 1925 comedy SUMMER THEATRE PRESENTS making or breaking of relationships. The follows the madcap adventures of the eccentric THE MUSIC MAN characters range from an actress minutes away and often bad-mannered Bliss family. The Book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Wilson from performing in a play to a homeless woman actress mother, the novelist father, and their Directed and choreographed by who lives outside a major fast-food restaurant. overly indulged son and daughter attempt to Larry L. Life This play is truly a tour de force for the stu- conduct a romantic summer weekend with July 8–10 and 14–17 dent and community actresses portraying each their respective paramours: a strapping, This funny, warm, romantic, and touching of these meaningful and quirky characters. young sportsman; a timid flapper; an aging production of The Music Man pays homage vamp; and a reserved diplomat. Naturally, to Smalltown, U.S.A., of a bygone era. OKLAHOMA! everyone’s plans are foiled with disastrous and Harold Hill is a fast-talking salesman who Music by Richard Rogers hilarious results. Hay Fever presents an sets out to con the citizens of River City, Hosted by Chancellor Michael Wartell and Alumni Director Jennifer Bosk. Book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II evening of riotous British farce with the style Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms Faculty and coaches planning to attend include: Directed and choreographed by and grace that only Noel Coward can provide. for a boys’ band he vows to organize— Larry L. Life despite the fact that he doesn’t know the Safwan Akkari James Haddock Geri Miller Hedayeh Samavati Nov. 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. difference between a trombone and a treble Pat Ashton Peter Hamburger Jim Moore Alan Sandstrom MEDEA Performances in collaboration with the clef! But his plans to skip town with the cash Arnie Ball Barry Hancock Ed Mortiz Bob Sedlmeyer by Euripides Fort Wayne Philharmonic will be held at are foiled when he falls head over heels in Lowell Beineke Donna Dea Holland Doug Noll Don Schmidt Directed by Jane Purse-Wiedenhoeft the Embassy Theatre. love with Marian the librarian. By the time Donna Bialik Solomon Isiorho Tom Overton Marie Shearer April 22, 23, and 28–30 at 8 p.m. Set in a western Indian territory just after the curtain falls, he is transformed into a Kenneth Bordens Jim Jones Richard Papazian Marsha Shively May 1 at 2 p.m. the turn of the 20th century, Oklahoma! is a respectable citizen. Hal Broberg Thomas Kaough Janet Papiernik John Stafford High-school matinee April 28 at 10 a.m. story of rivalry and love. Curly, a handsome Clark Butler Carl Keller Bruce Patterson Deborah Starks This classic Greek tragedy combines an cowboy, and Laurey, a charming young farm Dan Coroian Bruce Kingsbury Al Perez Carol Sternberger exciting and eclectic mix of music, word, Rachelle Darabi Lawrence Kuznar Kathy Pollock Jeff Strayer Larry Dearing David Legg Mark Pope Tammy Toscos he nationally acclaimed IPFW Selection of pieces will be based upon offered during our Thursday-evening Bill DeMott Wilson Liang Rick Ramsey Maria Tsakova TDepartment of Theatre maintains two a careful assessment of individual needs and performances at the Williams Theatre. David Dilts Bangalore Lingaraj Pat Raucci Gerard Voland theatre spaces and presents a schedule of potential, as well as assurances that all involved A text telephone device is available for James Farlow Jeff Marsh Lincoln Record Worth Weller approximately six plays each academic year plus will have ample opportunity for growth the hearing impaired. Braille programs Christopher Ganz Robert McCullough Jill Rinne David Young the American Classics Summer Theatre Series. and development. Plans are underway for and large-print programs are available Linda Graham Linda Meyer John Roach Studio Showcase always brings new and presentation of several pieces in the Studio in the box office. Karen Griggs Dodie Miller Debora Rose exciting works. The theatre department will Theatre during the 2004–2005 season, For tickets or more information, call feature a variety of performances throughout ranging in genre from dance to drama. the box office at 260-481-6555, TTD the season affording student and faculty Season Flex Pass holders will be admitted at 260-481-4105, or the theatre office theatre artists the opportunity to realize free of charge to any of the presentations at 260-481-6551. Dues-paying alumni In accordance with university policy, when alcohol is served, guests must be on the minimalist productions of original works in the Studio Theatre. receive a ticket discount. reservation list and over the age of 21 to attend. Please call us at 260-481-6807 and ideas that will be developed through We welcome patrons with disabilities. and let us know you’ll be attending, or e-mail us at [email protected]. the production process. Sign-language interpreter services will be

IPFW ALUMNI F ALL 2004 COVER STORY 10 11 do a lot of other people. I also took some graduate English courses, and professors Cliff Nault and Horace Posey were memorable instructors.”

What event stands out most vividly in memory from your years at IPFW? “I remember when everyone—students, faculty, and staff—pitched in to move all the library materials from Kettler, which was the only building during the early years, into the ‘new’ library.”

What kinds of projects were students involved in? “I don’t know much about student projects, except for the very large An integral part of the IPFW scene for nearly four decades, writing assignments I was given for my English literature classes, Barbara (Dietrich) Bulmahn experienced campus life during and of course, the projects I gleefully assigned to my students its very humble beginnings—and from both sides of the lectern. when I taught.”

She was a high-school teacher, wife, and harried mother of three toddlers What was the best aspect of student life? “For me, the best when she enrolled in a Master of Science in Education program at the aspect of student life was merely being able to be a student at downtown Purdue Extension in 1963. The ink wasn’t yet dry on that all after several years of full-time motherhood duties.” master’s degree when she was hired to teach math at IPFW in 1966. Barbara later earned another master’s degree, and in 2000, she What were the most popular degree programs while you retired after 34 years of service to the university. Her late husband, were there? “If my memory is correct, math and the sciences Willis Bulmahn, owned and operated Doc Dancer Heating and Air and engineering were more popular than they are now.” Conditioning, a well-known area business that’s still in the family. Barbara’s now busy as a volunteer for several organizations. Amanda continued on next page Irish, one of Barbara’s six grandchildren, is a sophomore at IPFW. Barbara (Dietrich) Bulmahn What were the issues being talked about on campus? “I was pretty preoccupied with juggling my roles as a young wife, mother, and student—my daughters were just 1, 2, and 3 years old. I was seldom on campus except for classes, so I don’t know what the ‘regular’ students were talking about. Obviously, John F. Kennedy’s assassination in 1963 was very big news, but during those years, I was pretty oblivious to world events, just trying to ‘survive’ day to day.”

What were the hot tunes being heard and “hippest” fashions being worn? “I wasn’t really tuned in to popular music, but rock-and-roll was in its heyday, and I do remember the ‘British Invasion’: the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and the rest. As far as ‘hip’ fashions go, I couldn’t have afforded them if I’d have known what was ‘hip.’ However, there did seem to be a great shift in what was deemed ‘acceptable’ attire during the ’60s.”

Who were the coolest/most respected/most popular professors at the time? “Well, for 34 years, I was all of the above. But seriously, Professor Maynard Mansfield was chair of the math department and taught most of the math courses while I was getting my master’s. He was the person who hired me—taking a chance on this former high-school teacher—and was my ‘boss’ for most of my time at IPFW. I have a lot to thank him for, as

IPFW ALUMNI F ALL 2004 12 13 What were the issues being talked about on campus? “Everything was going pretty well in terms of economic growth, but I can think of only negative issues when it comes to what was going on in the world and what people on campus were discussing. Some of the key events were the U.S. invasion of Grenada, the space shuttle Challenger disaster, and Hurricane Hugo.”

What were the hot tunes being heard and “hippest” fashions being worn? “The mid-’80s were just kicking into high gear with MTV featuring crazy bands like Flock of Seagulls, Men at Work, The Clash, and Duran Duran. Popular tunes included songs by Madonna, Wham!, The Police, and Phil Collins. I favored some new-age stuff by bands like China Crisis and Prefab Sprout. As a jock, I spent a lot of time in sweatpants, but I do remember some truly bizarre fashion trends inspired by music videos: sort of a layered-rags look. And I remember blue jeans that were basically a bunch of holes tenuously joined by a few molecules of denim.” Miguel Trevino Who were the coolest/most respected/most popular professors Miguel “Mike” Trevino, P.E., C.P.E., earned an associate degree in coolest and most respected. Bruce Franke was the youngest at the time? “Ron Emery, Ed Leonard, Jim Owens, and Ali civil-engineering technology in 1978 and a bachelor’s degree in the professor, Ken Nord was the most laid-back, and Lloyd ‘Smitty’ Mamoud are a few professors who stick out in my mind as same field in 1980—all before he hit 21. Mike was instrumental Smith was the biggest storyteller.” being popular and well-liked on campus. In my engineering-tech in forming IPFW’s first organization for Hispanic students, and courses, I think O. Richard Detraz, Hal Broberg, and Paul Lin since graduation, he’s served with many community groups, including What event stands out most vividly in memory from your years were my favorites.” the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Fort Wayne Affirmative at IPFW? “Several of us were working on engineering projects in Action Committee, the Community Development Corporation, and the trailers or ‘TROMS’ used as temporary offices and classrooms What event stands out most vividly in memory from your the Mayor’s Business Task Force. Mike is now northeast Indiana between Neff and Kettler halls. We brought in a couple of couches years at IPFW? “Commencement—that’s when I realized that division manager for DLZ Indiana, LLC, an engineering and and a refrigerator, kept a change of clothes and some food there, I had just accomplished something and that I was moving on architectural firm. In his spare time, he’s an avid sportsman. Mike and essentially lived there for a couple of semesters. We didn’t have and saying goodbye to the friends I’d grown close to during and his wife of 22 years, Catherine, have one son, another Mike, a key, but we knew as long as one of us was inside, the rest of us my years at IPFW. It was a pretty special event—one that I’ll who’s attended IPFW and is now a student at Bloomington. could always get in. We even knew the security guards’ schedule, never forget. The funny thing is that I didn’t really feel like so we could avoid them. I hope they don’t charge us back rent now.” attending the ceremony at first, thinking it wasn’t a big deal. What were the issues being talked about on campus? “I remember As I look back, I’m glad I went.” quite a few, including the lack of dorms for students from outside What kinds of projects were students involved in? “I don’t recall the Fort Wayne area, the lack of visibility for IPFW’s athletic programs, much of what people in other majors were doing because most of What kinds of projects were students involved in? “As a and the question of why the school wouldn’t build a footbridge us in our core group were working full-time while going to school Jim Morlan student-athlete, my perspective on what students were involved across the river to the park. One issue in particular was very close full-time.” in was just that—athletics. Both men’s and women’s to home: students in the civil-engineering-technology department at volleyball teams were strong, and both the basketball programs IPFW couldn’t take the engineer-in-training exam as West Lafayette What was the best aspect of student life? “Having the Union Jim Morlan didn’t have much choice when it came to being a were enjoying some success.” students could.” building nearby in case we had to eat or sleep somewhere. It was “big man on campus.” A 6-foot-7-inch backboard eraser, he was a also great that IPFW was a hometown school that was associated four-year mainstay for the basketball Mastodons. In fact, Jim held What was the best aspect of student life? “The best aspect of What were the hot tunes being heard and “hippest” fashions with big-name schools. Students didn’t get lost in the numbers, the Mastodon record for career rebounds until recently and still student life for me was the deep friendships that were developed being worn? “Disco was at its zenith in the ’70s, but the only and the professors knew everybody.” returns for alumni games at Homecoming. But it wasn’t all fun and over the years.” ‘Hustle’ I did was between school and my full-time job with the games. Jim was also an active member of the IPFW chapter of the City of Fort Wayne. No matter what you might have heard, I did What were the most popular degree programs while you were Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers en route to a bachelor’s What were the most popular degree programs while you not own a pair of platform shoes with goldfish in the heels. As with there? “The dental program was big, but the civil-engineering- degree in electrical-engineering technology in 1989. Jim recently were there? “Nursing, education, engineering, business, and most male college students, the best fashion statement I could hope technology program was the best, as far as members of my group earned an M.B.A. and is project superintendent for Northeastern dental hygiene were the most popular.” to make was ‘They’re clean.’ ” were concerned.” Management Corporation, a real-estate development firm. He and Lisa, his wife of 15 years, have two sons, Joey, 8, and Zach, 5. continued on next page Who were the coolest/most respected/most popular professors at the time? “Harry Kaufman, chair of our department, was the

IPFW ALUMNI F ALL 2004 14 15 What event stands out most vividly in memory from your years at IPFW? “One was my near-death experience. I had recently undergone surgery, but traveled out of state to compete in the ▼ National Forensics Tournament. On the way home, I was completely drained and rode with my head on another student’s lap. I wouldn’t Homecoming let the coach stop—I kept saying, ‘If I'm going to die, I want to die in Indiana!’ Back home, my mother took one look at me and rushed me back to the hospital.” Friday, Nov. 19 at IPFW and Saturday, Nov. 20 at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum What kinds of projects were students involved in? “I was very much involved with the Black Collegian Caucus—we traveled, Stomp is IPFW’s very own pep held events, and sponsored campus speakers.” band, and they sound fabulous! They belt out the IPFW The “Tar Pit” spirit section includes very enthusiastic Ngozi Rogers—you might have known her by her middle name, What was the best aspect of student life? “It was all the people I Mastodon Fight Song several IPFW students who truly enjoy homecoming. Students met—students from this country and from around the world. I also times a night, bringing the crowd ReJane—earned a bachelor’s degree in communication in 1996. participating in the Tar Pit receive blue wigs, pennants, met actor-director Bill Duke, writer Gwendolyn Brooks, and French to its feet. Ngozi was very active on campus as co-anchor of the student- pompoms, and more to help show their spirit. produced “College Update” and as an officer for the Black Collegian artist Christo. And I can’t leave out ‘the Hillside Gang,’ my friends Caucus. Not to say that Ngozi’s argumentative, but she was a from the BCC, and the professors who are now my colleagues as member of the debate team. She’s now creative-services director at well as my friends.” Friday Saturday WPTA-TV 21Alive. Her avocation lies in the theatre. In 2003, her 7 p.m.—IPFW women’s basketball vs. Meet Rupert Boneham of Survivor 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.—IPFW volleyball original play Touch Your Soul Feel the Burn was performed at What were the most popular degree programs while you were Bowling Green University. Pearl Islands and Survivor All-Stars. exhibition match vs. UC–Santa Barbara. IPFW, and she played Calpurnia in the Fort Wayne Civic Theatre’s there? “I knew a lot of engineering, premed, nursing, and of course, production of To Kill A Mockingbird. Her “baby” is a German communication majors.” 9 p.m.—IPFW homecoming bonfire 5 p.m. until the food is gone— 7:30 p.m.—Rupert speaks to game crowd. at student housing. Homecoming pregame party with Rupert. shepherd-chow mix named Pooky, and Ngozi’s an avid collector of 8 p.m.—IPFW men’s basketball vs. Hear Rupert fire up the Mastodons. Have “all things purple.” Alumni serve donuts to students and help Grand Valley State. your photo taken with him. Enter to lead the cheering! win an opportunity to fly to the Survivor Plenty of free items at the game. Come lend What were the issues being talked about on campus? “Parking, Ngozi ReJane Rogers your cheering voice to the Mastodons! parking, parking. Other issues included a new anti-smoking finale and be a part of the audience. Halftime festivities include the crowning ordinance and the recruitment and retention of professors of color. Giveaways! Free food! Cash bar! Open of the homecoming king and queen, And there was talk of changing the name of the university, which only to IPFW alumni dues-payers (bring alumni awards presentation, Rupert’s meant diplomas would no longer say Purdue or Indiana. That did your membership card), IPFW students (bring your student ID), and IPFW revving up the crowd, and much more! not go over well at all! The Persian Gulf War and the LAPD-Rodney season-ticket holders (bring your King and O.J. Simpson trials all happened while I attended IPFW.” special ticket). What were the hot tunes being heard and “hippest” fashions being worn? “Popular music came from all genres. I’m partial to Prince and R&B, but I do remember Achy Breaky Heart and, of course, the Macarena. Hip-hop fashions came into vogue, and there was the grunge look inspired by the Seattle music scene. My style was whatever I felt like wearing: baggy jeans with a cut-out top or maybe purple thigh-high boots with a short skirt. I wore my hair in braids or in A “survivor” in his own right, Rupert Boneham aerodynamic shapes that engineering students would comment on.” won the Survivor TV show popular vote of fans and received $1 million last season. Come meet Who were the coolest/most respected/most popular professors this Indiana man and pose for pictures with him. at the time? “I will never forget Keith B. Murphy and Gina Kostoff See schedule above. in the communication department—we still keep in touch today. Two crazy Mikes: Mike Engels, M.P.A. ‘95, Rheba Knox—her classes were demanding, but students really (left) the 2004–2006 president of the IPFW respected her. If it were a popularity contest, the winner would not Alumni Association, with (right) Mike Fritsch, be a professor; it would be Charles Washington in the office of B.A. ‘79, A.S. ‘80, B.S. ‘82, the association’s Multicultural Services. Honorable mentions go to Jeanne Barone, immediate past president, enjoying the Linda Fox, and Ann Colbert.” festivities at Homecoming ‘03.

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▼ Men’s and women’s basketball— Come back to campus and celebrate Come cheer our Mastodons! IPFW’s 40th anniversary! IPFW’s Birthday Party A Children’s Event Also new will be a College Knowledge Bowl. Former Harbor Arbor Day queens Sept. 14 • 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 19 and kings will be invited to return to be IPFW Men’s Basketball 2004–2005 Schedule* IPFW Women’s Basketball 2004–2005 Schedule* Plaza between Walb Union Walb Union acknowledged that day! This daylong event for children Nov. 47 p.m. Hillsdale — Exhibition game Nov. 19 7 p.m. Bowling Green State University and Helmke Library Enjoy music by Spike and the Bulldogs, will offer 40 activities and attractions 11 TBA Coaches vs. Cancer Regional 21 2 p.m. Purdue University performances by our local American Idol including performers, carnival games, 12 TBA Coaches vs. Cancer Regional 24 7 p.m. Wright State University winners, roving entertainment, clowns, and caricature artists, food, photo booths, and other kids’ fun! 18 TBA Coaches vs. Cancer Finals 29 7 p.m. Iowa State University food...all FREE for you and your family. At 6:45 p.m., we’ll unveil the new 19 TBA Coaches vs. Cancer Finals life-size, bronze mastodon statue. At Harbor Arbor Days 20 7 p.m. Grand Valley State (Homecoming) Dec. 2 7 p.m. Akron University 7:30 p.m., the nationally recognized and April 15 23 7 p.m. Kent State University 67 p.m. Xavier University hilarious comedy troupe, the Capitol Remember the days of this spring Steps, will keep you laughing. 26 7 p.m. Air Force Academy 11 1 p.m. Drake University festival for students on campus? Come Finish the night with birthday cake! back and enjoy. The day will include 30 7 p.m. UTEP 18 1 p.m. Belmont University the traditional tree-planting. Historical 21 7 p.m. Butler University Homecoming walking tours of the campus will be Dec. 4 7 p.m. Morehead State University 23 7 p.m. IUPUI Nov. 19 and 20 available. The old “road rallye” will be See page 15 for details. replaced with a geocaching competition. 77 p.m. Utah State University 30 TBA Northern Colorado 87 p.m. St. Louis University 11 7:30 p.m. University of Tennessee at Martin Jan. 1 TBA Utah University Catch great NCAA Basketball all next season—for one low price! 18 2 p.m. Butler University 56 p.m. DH University of Detroit Mercy 21 7 p.m. Bowling Green State University 8 TBA Longwood University Name 23 7 p.m. University of Maine 10 TBA Radford University Order your men’s basketball season tickets today! Address 28 7 p.m. Xavier University 18 7 p.m. Youngstown State City/State/ZIP The Mastodons are already gearing up for next season with 22 TBA Texas A&M–Corpus Christi 12 regular-season games (and an exhibition) on the home Daytime phone Jan. 2 2 p.m. Marquette University 24 TBA University of Texas–Pan American schedule. Your season tickets guarantee great seats for all E-mail 58 p.m. DH Middle Tennessee State 29 1 p.m. South Dakota State 13 home contests. (Schedule subject to change.) 10 7 p.m. University of Wyoming All seats reserved 15 1 p.m. Youngstown State University Don’t miss any of the action from your Feb. 6 1 p.m. Northern Colorado Memorial Coliseum seats next season. Royal Dons members/faculty/staff $65 20 7:05 p.m. Huntington College 10 6 p.m. DH University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee All others $80 22 7 p.m. Utah Valley State University 17 7 p.m. Longwood University 25 7 p.m. Weber State University Number of 2004–2005 tickets requested: _____ 19 1 p.m. Texas A&M–Corpus Christi 31 7 p.m. University of Texas–Pan American Total paid or to be charged: _____ 26 1 p.m. University of Texas–Pan American Requested seat location: Bench side Opposite bench Feb. 2 7 p.m. Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Please specify. Requests will be accommodated if possible. Mar. 3 TBA Independent Tournament 10 8 p.m. DH Northern Colorado 4 TBA Independent Tournament Visa MasterCard Discover 21 7 p.m. Texas A&M–Corpus Christi 5 TBA Independent Tournament Credit card number 27 7 p.m. University of Texas–Pan American Expiration date Name on card Mar. 5 1:05 p.m. Utah Valley State University Signature

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Order your 2005 IPFW ▼ ▼ Faculty Flashback license plate now! Kay Paddock Offerle Favorite IPFW memory: “I enjoyed teaching Betty Funck students and helping them select their careers. IPFW License Plate Application Years at IPFW: 1965–87 If I had my career to do over again, I would Years at IPFW: 1969–88 Plate Year Return this form to: IPFW Alumni Relations, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46805 Taught: Business writing and communications, choose the same career. I thoroughly enjoyed Taught: Medical nursing and surgical nursing 2005 counseling, and academic development teaching and counseling at public schools, and at the college level, for 40 years. I also conducted Current jobs and hobbies: “Since my many seminars with area businesses and wrote retirement, I have been busy building and a book on business communications and decorating homes at Lake Tippecanoe and writing. I ended my career by teaching a class in Fort Wayne and South Florida. I have at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton also spent a considerable amount of time Name as it appears on registration Applicant signature in 1988 and 1989.” maintaining those homes. I spend six months in Fort Wayne and six months in Boca Raton, Florida.” George McCullough Street address City/State/ZIP Years at IPFW: 1967–89

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F ALL 2004 AN ANNUAL LETTER TO ALUMNI FROM CHANCELLOR MICHAEL A. WARTELL

IPFW has worked hard to become a respected academic institution and a trusted resource promoting economic development in the region.

Dear IPFW Graduate: to thrive. “I never felt like I fit in at my old school,” she said, “but It’s not often that I am rendered speechless. And those who know me here at IPFW, I can be myself. I feel like I’m part of a family.” know that I am not easily surprised. But then I heard what Molly Martin There was nothing useful I could add; any comment I might have had to say. Molly is a talented IPFW basketball player who was helping made as chancellor would have been extraneous. That moment—and to recruit other student-athletes at one of our promotional events, and her eloquent endorsement—brought a realization for me: IPFW has she’d been asked by the prospective students to comment on her reached the point where its students and alumni do a very effective IPFW experience. Her answer poured out so enthusiastically that it job of “selling” the school. Gone are the days of “Bypass U” and other stopped me in my tracks. Having transferred to our university from derogatory, if joking, references. Now, students and alumni—more another institution, she was emphatic as she explained how important and more of you—speak of this institution with pride, affection, and IPFW had become to her, how it had challenged her and allowed her a sense of ownership. It is my distinct good fortune to serve as strengths of each school. A tug-of-war between out professors whose expertise and enthusiasm chancellor of this institution during a very the two universities’ cultures persisted well would enhance our growing academic eventful, pivotal time. From the vantage point into the 1980s. reputation. We’ve implemented new programs of 10 years with IPFW—one-quarter of its But much has also happened to overcome to meet evolving educational needs for various life—I can look back on the convergence of former rivalries and forge a university capable career fields. We’ve brought down the barriers factors that have made it what it is today: a vital, of serving the needs of both traditional and to education that have nothing to do with increasingly respected university serving the non-traditional students. I’m very proud of education itself—for instance, eliminating ever-more-diverse population of northeastern the way we’ve been able to build our academic the need for students to stand in line to pay Indiana. Allow me to share some thoughts. programs with both an eye toward the bills or register or pick up IDs. Re-engineering marketplace and a focus on personal attention processes that bear directly on routines Push-pull and a two-handled shovel for students. But I don’t need to tell you that. reduces frustration and signals students that This school has had quite a journey, as you You know about the strong bonds between the university respects the value of their time. know. From separate Indiana University and our students and professors, as well as the Purdue University extension programs (facing varied opportunities to take classroom learning Hitting our stride each other across a downtown alley) to a out into the community. You know about the At 40, IPFW is vibrant, and it owes its cohesive institution offering more than affordability and high quality of our programs alumni a debt. You are fueling remarkable 180 academic programs and involved in and the convenience of attending classes close growth by spreading the word, recommending hundreds of community endeavors, IPFW to home. And you know about the rich us to your own children, and hiring and has achieved the extraordinary. This is one of educational experience we can offer due to mentoring IPFW students. only two institutions in the nation born of a the broad cross-section of people who avail There is a sense of achievement here. In blending of two major universities. And it themselves of IPFW’s offerings. this anniversary year, we are hitting our stride: has—with patience and time—evolved into preparing to open IPFW’s first student housing, a unique regional institution with the resources Offering more developing our NCAA Division I athletic of a large school yet the more personalized Our range of programs has developed great programs, constructing new facilities for teaching focus of a smaller school. breadth and depth over the decades, from a core music and medicine, and anticipating the Of course, that evolution has not occurred including nursing, education, engineering, and dedication of the mastodon statue that will without a bit of push–pull. Although the IU English in the 1960s to specialties such as no doubt become a favorite campus landmark. and Purdue extension programs relocated to music therapy and computer engineering in And more and more people are remarking the Coliseum Boulevard site in 1964 (leaders 2004. Students from the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s that the bridge connecting our new residential broke ground for Kettler Hall using a specially still tend to refer to their degrees as being from quad to the main campus is a striking symbol made, red and gold, two-handled shovel), IU or Purdue (reflecting the old loyalties to one of IPFW’s community presence. they maintained separate administrative school or the other), but I’m pleased to say that Most exciting of all, IPFW has reached an structures for another 11 years. They finally students today are more inclined to emphasize important academic milestone, becoming combined forces under a single chancellor in that they’re getting their degrees from IPFW. the university of choice for Fort Wayne’s top 1975, dividing academic disciplines between We’ve worked hard to inspire that pride, graduating seniors. This spring, 26 seniors IU and Purdue, based on the respective particularly in the past decade. We’ve sought graduating within the top 10 in their

A sampling of IPFW’s contributions to the quality of life in northeastern Indiana Culture and enrichment Economic growth and development IPFW invites the public to enjoy a wide array of entertaining, informative, IPFW undertakes partnerships with Allen County, the City of Fort Wayne, and thought-provoking events. the Greater Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce, foundations, and other • Omnibus Lecture Series — bringing to the Fort Wayne area speakers public and private groups to support and promote regional prosperity. from the worlds of politics, entertainment, and social commentary Students and faculty members participate in projects and on governing • Acclaimed theatre productions bodies of local organizations. • Concerts by national and world-renowned artists • Northeast Indiana Innovation Center— assisting businesses in • Art exhibitions developing ideas and bringing products and processes to market • Workshops and demonstrations • Community Research Institute — providing demographic, financial, • PineSAP Art Fair and economic data and analysis on the region • Three Rivers Children’s Festival • Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence— offering resources to businesspeople and fostering professional development Health services • The Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics — educating area On-campus clinics provide vital rehabilitative services for the public while residents about the effects of government, politics, and civic giving students in those specialties the chance to put into practice what involvement on community life they’ve learned under the supervision of experienced, certified staff. • Broadway Corridor Revitalization Project in Fort Wayne — • Music-therapy clinic rejuvenating a central-city business district • Speech-therapy clinic stature. I see the “magnet effect” of IPFW more evident than ever, with new businesses locating nearby and the Northeast Indiana Innovation Center’s becoming a flourishing research-and-development park. I see loyal IPFW fans packing Memorial Coliseum regularly to cheer on a winning team. I see our continuing to break new ground in our commitment to economic/cultural development in this region. One prominent Fort Wayne businessman (and 1955 example of that will be located just west of Purdue graduate) Dick Smith and his the main campus, across the St. Joe River. grandchildren Justin Berger, Jeff Smith, There, a new hotel complex will rise above and Stephanie Berger are part of a proud the marshes, the product of a joint venture tradition: multiple generations of the now underway between IPFW, county family have been associated with IPFW. government, and private hotel developers. Rimmed by walking trails and an enhanced, respective classes at 19 local high schools chose A healthy trend accessible waterfront, the hotel will provide IPFW over all other higher-education options While we’ve come a long way toward getting on-the-job experience for IPFW students in available to them. involved in the community wherever it makes the culinary-arts and hotel-management When they begin their studies at IPFW sense, our mission is, first and foremost, to programs. Adding to the park complex will in the fall, these students will find not only educate. It is a particular point of pride that be an “enabling garden” specifically designed an academically and socially supportive we have always attempted to be sensitive to, to be a welcoming environment for people environment, but also an energy born of a and supportive of, our very diverse student with physical disabilities. decades-long integration into the cultural, base. From IPFW’s earliest years, adult learners economic, and intellectual fabric of the have come to us with specific goals in mind. surrounding community. Shared successes Some needed a class or two; others needed to Each spring, I am privileged to preside A lot of universities claim they’re engaged complete a certificate program, undergraduate, over IPFW’s commencement ceremony. in their respective communities; we’re or graduate degree. There is nothing like seeing 8,000 supporters married to ours—quite happily. In 1994, In recent years, the pendulum has begun of our graduates—from every possible when I gave my first speech as chancellor, to swing toward increased traditional-student condition in life—cheering for their I said that I wanted IPFW to become to the enrollment. And that is a healthy trend for students, excited that they’re graduating, and community what it was, and continues to be, our university. Bringing greater numbers glad that IPFW is here to help them meet to students: an essential resource, a trusted of younger, traditional students to our their goals. That image becomes more partner—invaluable. campus—and enabling them to live here— powerful for me with each passing year as Since then, we’ve built a tremendous will enhance the sense of community at IPFW. I see our impact on individuals and the network of relationships with organizations It gives us the chance to incorporate these community expanding in ever-wider circles. in both the public and private sectors. Those students into the life of the school from the Many of the respected professionals relationships, and the resources we can offer, very beginning of their college careers, to making decisions daily in our community have cemented our place in the community build loyalty and school spirit, and to instill a received some or all of their higher education as partner, catalyst, advocate, and engine of sense of the value of lifelong learning. Having at IPFW. (Not to mention others, like Mike economic development. a good mix of traditional and returning McFarland—featured in the article on We now interact with the community in students charges campus life with a greater page 1—who have landed in more exotic so many ways, it’s hard to catalog them all. energy. It also gives more young people the locales.) Now their children and grandchildren In the academic realm, we equip students for chance to observe the focus and determination are graduating as well and venturing forth a huge range of careers via flexible course of older students, to benefit from class to help shape this and other communities. offerings on campus, distance learning and discussions in which adult learners ask Their successes—and your successes—are Internet courses, outreach classes in surrounding questions and make observations based ours. I’m proud and grateful. counties, and cooperative learning programs on their own life experience. with numerous local entities such as hospitals Sincerely, and manufacturers. Bright prospects In other realms, IPFW supports businesses, This is a momentous time for IPFW. Ahead individuals, and families with cultural and of us lies a future of very bright prospects— enrichment offerings, on-campus clinics many of which are already in process. I envision providing specialized healthcare services, and IPFW’s becoming a 20,000-student, residential expertise and skills invested in projects and institution offering several doctoral degrees, Michael A. Wartell organizations throughout the region. But including one in education and perhaps one Chancellor again, I’m telling you something you already in engineering technology. I see applicants know. We work side-by-side with many of vying for admission to a university of national you on a regular basis. Clockwise from upper left: (1) Professor Tim Singleton (left), IPFW Communications Department, works with a student (right) to set up new equipment for IPFW’s first television station in 1978. IPFW Learning Resource Center Director John E. Dell (standing) watches the progress. (2) Students relocate library books from Kettler Hall to the “new” Helmke Library during the Book Walk in fall 1972. (3) IPFW b-baller Jim Morlan and teammates in action in the mid-’80s. (4) Making the play in sizzling women’s softball in the ’70s.

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