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Winter 2005 The Alumni Magazine of Alumnithe University of Indianapolis Portico In this issue Au Ho-nien Museum transforms Schwitzer Student Center. Page 21 Amber Martin is tour mom to several pop legends. Page 22 President Jerry Israel announces his 2005 retirement. Page 14 ALUMNI.UINDY.EDU 1 AlumniPortico Table of Contents 4 10 12 14 Upcoming It’s all about ‘the U’ College freshmen The department beat alumni events Marvin Pavlov ’98 was offer advice to See what our faculty and Basketball! Chili! Dinner on the road to Butler— high schoolers staff are doing to lead and theatre! Florida! And lots literally—when he decided Know anyone who’s serve in their professions more—including a trip to to check out the University preparing for college? This and communities. For Tuscany! Andiamo! of Indianapolis. speech by President Jerry up-to-date news about Israel draws on advice from the University, visit those who know best about www.uindy.edu/news. 8 11 what to expect. Recent Climb in U.S.News alumni events rankings continues 18 Alumni headed to campus Steady progress up the 13 Lilly Endowment for Homecoming festivities famous list of best colleges is President Israel awards University and visited beautiful Victory gratifying, and enrollment announces retirement intellectual Field for the annual Alumni continues to climb—this Dr. Jerry Israel, president capital grant Night at an Indianapolis year reaching a milestone. since 1998, announces that A million-dollar grant Indians game. he will call it quits as the will fund the InQuery strategic plan he presided Collaborative, designed over reaches its conclusion. to develop faculty-student research opportunities. On the Cover From the painting “The Pair,” which hangs in the Au Ho-nien Museum in the Schwitzer Student Center. “The Pair” was painted 2 inPORTICO the winter WINTER of 2005 1990. The seals (one of which is not shown here) say “Ho-nien” and “Together even in adversity.” ALUMNI.UINDY.EDU 3 Class is over 2004–2005 Sixties-era students (at least Alumni Association two of them freshmen; note Board of Directors the green beanies) head out Cindy Blackburn Bickel ’94 ’98, of the south doors of the President fifties-era Academic Hall— Brian Martin ’88, President-elect the building we now know as Esch Hall. The structure Oscar Gardner ’74, was completed in 1958, Immediate Past President and is today undergoing Lora McCormick ’97, Secretary expansion and renovation. Roberta Brooker ’74 Watch future issues of Haldon Cole ’54 Portico for a progress report, Tamiko Madden Grier ’90 or drop by campus to see Mariel High ’99 for yourself. (Thanks to Greg Hill ’74 Julie Cain ’79 and Donna Lora McCormick ’97 Bower ’80 for identifying James McGovern ’93 Rick Marshall as the man Kelly Dunwell McWilliams ’91 wielding the tricycle in the Marvin Pavlov ’98 fall 2004 Portico.) Jamie Melfi Shellenberger ’90 Photo courtesy of the Shariq Siddiqui ’96 Frederick D. Hill Archives. Kelli Carr Silcox ’97 ’98 Gena Atwood Smith ’97 John Graydon Smith ’97 Amber Harrison Stearns ’95 Vicky Swank ’78 ’80 ’99 David Swift ’72 Todd Sturgeon ’94 Gilbert Taylor ’58 Jim Wernke ’80 ’87 James Wilson ’69 ’87 19 22 Portico John Winkler ’63 CELL effort Tour Mom We are pleased to share this quarterly Amy Buskirk Zent ’58 will boost life Amber Martin ’97 parlayed alumni magazine with parents of sciences education her theatre background into students and friends of the University of Indianapolis. Nondiscriminatory A grant from the Lumina production coordinator gigs Policies Foundation for Education on road tours for the likes University Editor The University of Indianapolis will lead to enhanced of Simon and Garfunkel. R. Peter Noot ’77 ’84 does not discriminate on the science and math teaching. Art Director basis of race, color, gender, 26 Jeannine R. Allen age, religion, creed, sexual 20 Sports Update Assistant Director, Publications orientation, marital status, or University Press Swimmer Megan Grunert Jennifer L. Huber ethnic or national origin in debuts with nine ’04 is on the short list for any of its program offerings Director, Alumni Relations or employment practices. books in first year NCAA Woman of the Year. Monica Woods The new press has an The University is committed international orientation Alumni Relations Coordinator to the spirit and letter of the with a special interest in 27 Rosalie Fletcher Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Milestones Asian studies. Class Notes the Americans with Disabilities Class Notes—the place Jamie Evans ’06 Act and strives to provide to catch up on classmates Lindy Wildman ’06 equal access to all phases of and some of the more than 21 Contributing Writers University life and activity. New museum 20,000 other alumni. Mary Atteberry features renowned Scott Hall Please address correspondence Chinese artist and changes of address to the The stunning Au Ho-nien Office of Alumni Relations. Museum debuted in August. 2 PORTICO WINTER 2005 ALUMNI.UINDY.EDU 3 Upcoming Alumni Events For more on these and other alumni events, visit the alumni Web site: http://alumni.uindy.edu/currenteventsroster.php Pack-the-House Night & at the University of Indianapolis (formerly ICC/ICU). Alumni Chili Supper Others married after leaving the University or found a Saturday, January 22 second chance at love later in life with a fellow grad. Nicoson Hall & Ruth Lilly Fitness Center Regardless of how you connected, you’ll enjoy 4:30–7 p.m. Chili Supper Buffet; Ruth Lilly Fitness a great evening on campus with dinner and a Center lower level student-led theatrical performance of Black Comedy 5:30 p.m. Women’s Basketball Tip-off; Nicoson Hall Alumni by Peter Shaffer. The plot is full of mischief and 7:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball Tip-off; Nicoson Hall hilarity, as a blackout includes the apartment News $7 per adult; $3 per child (ages 12 and under) of Brindsley Miller, a struggling artist trying to Registration on-site only. Basketball tickets can be impress his fiancée’s father. The power outage and purchased at the game. a surprise visit from his cunning ex-lover present We know you wouldn’t want to miss a minute hysterical complications. of Greyhound basketball, so come early to fill up on great food inside the Ruth Lilly Fitness Center, on the lower level (practice-gym floor). Florida Alumni Gatherings Menu includes a bottomless bowl of chili (both Fort Myers—February 26 beef and vegetarian styles) with all the fixings, St. Petersburg—March 12 grilled chicken sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, Floridians—your alma mater is coming your vegetable tray, potato salad, potato chips, cookies/ way! Whether you graduated last year or decades brownies, and beverages. You can also fill up on ago, come to meet others like you who have a Greyhound spirit as the dance team performs. common bond in the University. Come to share Then head inside Nicoson Hall to see the hurricane stories, catch up with one another and women’s and men’s basketball teams take on meet fellow alumni who live nearby, and hear their St. Joseph’s College counterparts. the latest about the University. And, whether you You CAN help! For a joint alumni/student are a seasonal resident or just passing through service project, the Student Alumni Association Florida for business or pleasure, join in the fun! is asking all alumni, students, and Greyhound RSVP to either your local host or the Office of fans coming to the game on Pack-the-House Alumni Relations, 1-800-232-8634 ext. 3295, Night to bring canned food or nonperishable [email protected]. items to benefit Second Helpings, a local food Fort Myers Alumni Gathering shelter. The shelter especially needs pasta and rice Saturday, February 26 food items. So bring your Greyhound spirit and 2–4:30 p.m. nonperishable food item to Nicoson Hall! The Landings Yacht, Golf & Tennis Club Free hors d’oeuvres and beverages Local hosts: Joe ’60 & Carol ’60 Gossman ‘Graduates of the Heart’ (239) 481-5327 / [email protected] Alumni Dinner Theatre Saturday, February 26 St. Petersburg Alumni Gathering Schwitzer Student Center, Ober Dining Hall Saturday, March 12 Dinner, 6:45 p.m.; Curtain call, 8:00 p.m. 4–6 p.m. $30 per couple; includes dinner and performance Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort, Marina Cove Register by Feb. 11 with the Office of Alumni Relations, Free hors d’oeuvres and beverages (317) 788-3295, [email protected] Local hosts: Stan ’62 & Amy ’58 Zent (317) 345-8712 (cellular)/ This event is planned for those alumni couples who left [email protected] the University with more than a degree in hand. You may have met your mate while you were both students 4 PORTICO WINTER 2005 ALUMNI.UINDY.EDU 5 Senior Salute: Watch for a registration brochure in the mail in Honoring the Class of 2005 early spring or visit the alumni Web site (http:// Sunday, April 3 alumni.uindy.edu/alumniweekend2005php). Primo’s Banquet Hall, Indianapolis 6 p.m. reception; 6:45 p.m. dinner; 7:30 p.m. program Free to University’s Class of ’05 students; $20 for guests This much-anticipated event planned by and for the graduating class is sure to be a memorable evening indeed. Along with Commencement, it serves as a significant transitional event as students graduate, go forth into the workforce, and become members of the Alumni Association. A highlight of the evening each year is the Student Alumni Association’s visual presentation of campus memories and the Showalter Future Alumni Award bestowed on one deserving senior. Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Alumni Tent Alumni Trip to the Italian Riviera Saturday, May 7 and Tuscany, Italy Whether you run in the Mini-Marathon (the September 24–October 2, 2005 largest half-marathon in the United States), $1,599 per person (double/triple occupancy, participate in the 5K run/walk, or come to plus government taxes) downtown Indianapolis to cheer folks on as Dates and prices tentative they cross the finish line, plan to stop by the Included: round-trip air fare, 7 nights’ accommodation, Alumni Association’s tent afterward in the rest- daily buffet breakfast, round-trip airport/hotel transfers, and-recovery area in Military Park.