Winter 2004

The Alumni Magazine of Porthe University of Indianapolis Portico tico

In this issue

President Jerry Israel considers campus change and continuity University announces branch in Israel and plans partnership in Belize Inspiration comes to the Graduate Business Programs from an unlikely source

ALUMNI.UINDY.EDU University of Indianapolis Total Student Enrollment 1999–2003

3806

3687

3590

3589

3579 PorPortico tico students

1999 20002001 2002 2003

Data supplied by the Office of Institutional Research.

Table of Contents Editor’s Note 4 8 12 Our apologies for Upcoming It’s all about the ‘U’ Department beat misspelling the name alumni events Vicky Swank, who holds There’s lots of news in this of Rakesh Gangwani ’03 Pack-the-House Night and three degrees from her issue—learn about Center in the most recent issue the Alumni Chili Supper alma mater, is a serious for Business Partnership of Portico, in the story are in February this year. contender for “biggest activities, CELL minigrants, “Bringing the world to t And just one night later: cheerleader” honors. and the new Institute for he University.” We’re the new tradition of Study of War and Diplomacy. particularly embarrassed “Graduates of the Heart.” because, at the time, 11 Rakesh was serving as an The more things 18 intern for Institutional 6 change . . . Business and Advancement, exactly Recent President Jerry Israel modern art combine twenty steps from the alumni events reflects on the “community forces Portico offices. Those who were able to of memory” that is the Matt Will, director of go on the September trip University of Indianapolis, Graduate Business had the luck of the Irish. and invokes some familiar Programs, discusses how It was appropriate that names in the process. the Blue Man Group has Homecoming fell right affected the MBA program. on the heels of the trip.

On the Cover This wintry scene only looks like an Eddie Bauer® ad. In fact, these are our students, on our campus, and our way of reminding you that we have twelve seasonal photos for you to enjoy in the UINDY desktop calendar included with this issue. PORTICO WINTER 2004 We are pleased to share our quarterly alumni magazine, Portico, with parents of students and friends of the University of Indianapolis.

University Editor R. Peter Noot ’77 ’84 Art Director Jeannine R. Allen Assistant Director for Publications Jennifer L. Huber Director for Alumni Relations Monica Woods Alumni Relations Coordinator Rosalie Fletcher Graduate Intern Carrie Burchfield ’99 ’03 Class Notes Toast of Christmas Past Jamie Evans ’06 This photo was uncovered by University Archivist Christine Guyonneau. We know it’s 1959, but Lindy Wildman ’06 the students remain unidentified. If you recognize them, write [email protected] or the Office of Alumni Relations to enlighten us. As for the “Cotton Candy Salute” photo in the fall Portico, Louise Dragoo Barnett ’50 and Bill Greathouse ’53 of Indianapolis called to identify three of 2003-2004 the five gentlemen in question. (Bill, who missed his 50th reunion at Alumni Weekend, says he Alumni Association Board of Directors was sorry he couldn’t be here to see his “old chums.”) The photo was shot in the old gym and Oscar Gardner ’74, President included Jessie Smithers ’53, Gerald Spitzer ’53, now deceased, and Harold “Speed” Wright ’53. Cindy Blackburn Bickel ’94 ’98, President-elect Shelley Armstrong Voelz ’80 ’83, Immediate Past President James Wernke ’80 ’87, Secretary Mark Adams ’78 20 23 27 Haldon Cole ’54 Tamiko Madden Grier ’90 University partners Struck by words Class notes Mariel High ’99 with Mar Elias for If you’re a melvin, you may Catch up on classmates—and Greg Hill ’74 branch in Israel recognize these neologisms. some of our other 18,000 Brian Martin ’88 Mar Elias partnership alumni. represents the first major Lora McCormick ’97 Arab-Christian-Muslim 24 James McGovern ’93 university there. News in sports Back cover Marvin Pavlov ’98 The undefeated 1953 Your Alumni Julie Seward ’89 football team reunites at Association is hard at Jamie Melfi Shellenberger ’90 21 Homecoming; Greyhounds work for you! Shariq Siddiqui ’96 Faculty make tied for fifth nationally in Committees share results of Kelli Carr Silcox ’97 ’98 exploratory trip number of Verizon® their August and October Gena Atwood Smith ’97 to Belize Academic All-Americans. meetings; Carrie Burchfield John G. Smith ’97 A partnership with Galen joins the Alumni Office. Amber Harrison Stearns ’95 University is planned. 26 Vicky Swank ’78 ’80 ’99 David Swift ’72 Giving news Todd Sturgeon ’94 22 David DeWitt looks at ways Gilbert Taylor ’58 Meet the to support the University Psychological James Wilson ’69 ’87 while avoiding capital Services Center John Winkler ’63 gains and easing your It’s time to get the word Amy Buskirk Zent ’58 tax burden. out about this community treasure. Please address correspondence and changes of address to the Office of ALUMNI.UINDY.EDU Alumni Relations Upcoming Alumni Events

Pack the House Night & Alumni Chili Supper, February 21 Graduates of the Heart Alumni Dinner Theatre, February 22 Senior Salute, April 4 Alumni Weekend, June 4–6 Festival Chorale: Prague & Budapest, June 10–19 Alumni Alumni Trip to London, July 23–31 News For more details of these and other alumni events, visit the alumni Web site at http:// alumni.uindy.edu.

Pack the House Night & evening of dinner and a student-led performance Alumni Chili Supper of Our Town. First produced and published in February 21, 2004 1938, this Pulitzer Prize-winning drama has 4:30–7 p.m. Chili Supper Buffet; Ruth Lilly Fitness become an American classic and is Thorton Center, lower level Wilder’s most frequently performed play. It is 5:30 p.m. Women’s Basketball Tip-off; Nicoson Hall narrated by the Stage Manager, who transports 7:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball Tip-off; Nicoson Hall the audience to Grover’s Corner, New Hamp- $5 per person; registration on-site only. Basketball shire, in the early twentieth century. Emily Webb tickets can be purchased at the game. and George Gibbs discover how wonderful it is to live and love and that it is the small things in We knew you wouldn’t want to miss a minute life that truly matter. of Greyhound basketball, so we’re dipping up the chili inside the Ruth Lilly Fitness Center, lower level. Enjoy a bottomless bowl of chili and more before heading inside Nicoson Hall Senior Salute to see the women’s team take on Northern Sunday, April 4, 2004 Kentucky, followed by the men’s game. Primo’s Banquet Hall, Indianapolis Free to Class of ’04 students, $15 for parents/guests

This much-anticipated event, planned by and ‘Graduates of the Heart’ for the class of 2004, is sure to be a memorable Alumni Dinner Theatre evening indeed. This event serves as a significant Sunday, February 22, 2004 transitional event for students as they graduate, Schwitzer Student Center, Ober Dining Hall enter the workforce, and become members of 6:45 p.m. Dinner; 8:00 p.m. Performance the Alumni Association. The Student Alumni $30 per couple; includes dinner and theatrical Association will offer a visual presentation of production campus memories, and the Harvey M. Showalter Register by February 6, Office of Alumni Relations Outstanding Future Alumni Award will be bestowed upon one deserving senior. This event is back by popular demand and designed especially for the nearly 1,200 alumni couples that left the University with more than a degree in hand. Alumni couples will enjoy an

4 PORTICO WINTER 2004 Alumni Weekend ’04 June 4–6, 2004

Festival Chorale: Prague & Budapest June 10–19, 2004 The Festival Chorale of the University of Indianapolis, our Alumni Association, and our University student choral ensembles will conduct a concert tour to two of Europe’s most fascinat- ing and beautiful cities, Budapest and Prague. Non-singers are welcome to join this trip. Travel arrangements are by Seminars International. Mark your calendars now for this great event. If you have not been a part of our Festival Pictured above are members of the 1954 reunion Chorale tours, you’ll find this to be a unique planning committee who gathered at the opportunity to share the pleasure of making Stierwalt Alumni House to plan their golden music and the novelty of exploring new places anniversary. Their challenge to you: “We’re with students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends. coming to Alumni Weekend. How about you?” The common tie is the strong bond all have to Watch for a registration brochure in the mail the University of Indianapolis. For registration in early spring or visit the alumni Web site at information, contact Paul Krasnovsky, Director of Choral Activities, at (317) 788-3255 or http://alumni.uindy.edu. [email protected]. University of Indianapolis presents this exciting trip from Chicago

LONDON INCLUDED FEATURES • Round-trip air transportation July 23-31, 2004 • First class hotels $1,299 Per person, double occupancy. (Plus government taxes) • Buffet breakfast daily • Transfers between airports Join us this summer in the most exciting and glamorous city and hotels in the world! London is a hive of activity with exciting new • Sightseeing as indicated in art exhibitions, dynamic West End musicals and top-notch the itinerary restaurants. London provides a feast of history and beauty, but • Professional travel director, it also offers endless diversions and entertainment, you’re bound and more! to fall in love with London. Date & price are tenative Enjoy optional excursions to see and subject to change the famed West End and other For additional information and major London attractions; a color brochure contact: Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon and Oxford; ancient culture and history at Bath and Stonehenge; 8000 West 78th St., Suite 345 Windsor Castle and Runnymeade; Minneapolis, MN 55439-2538 Paris, via the Eurostar; and a (952) 918-8950 or Toll Free 1-800-842-9023 London theatre production. www.globalholidaysinc.com

ALUMNI.UINDY.EDU 5 Recent Alumni Events

Alumni Trip to Ireland Student/Alumni Cookout September 12–20 September 13

Students hosted alumni on campus for a cookout after the Greyhounds’ first home football game. This event was sponsored by the UINDY Black Student Association and provided new and returning University students a chance to meet and/or get reacquainted.

Homecoming Extravaganza October 1–6 For photos of these events, visit the alumni Web site at: http://alumni.uindy.edu.

Twenty-five alumni and friends took the trip of a lifetime to beautiful Ireland. The group stayed in four-star hotels in Waterford and Galway, arranged by our travel partner, Global Holidays. Incredible sights included the Waterford Crystal Factory, Blarney Castle, the seaport town of Cobh (last port of call for the Titanic); Kilkenny Castle, Dublin, the Rock of Cashel, Dunguaire Castle, the Burren Region, the Cliffs of Mohr, and the scenic Galway Bay and Aran Islands. Comments from alumni included “The fellowship of the people on the trip was a real positive,” and “This was truly a memorable trip. Go [next time], From Velcro Olympics to remote-controlled car you’ll be glad you did,” and “I very much enjoyed races to philosophizing to music to tailgating, the way we all interacted with each other while football, and the crowning of the Homecoming traveling this beautiful country.” court, there was something for everyone during Homecoming week.

6 PORTICO WINTER 2004 “SEE–IF” Student Employment H. H. Gregg Appliance Fun Zone Free notary Extravaganza and Internship Fair and American United Life Insurance Tailgate Luncheon services for Alumni

For your convenience, free notary services are available to alumni in Sponsored by United Parcel Service, SEE–IF helped undergrads learn firsthand of career the Office of Alumni opportunities. Under the big tent at the large Relations, Stierwalt outdoor career fair, more than 40 employers All ages enjoyed the pre-game festivities, which Alumni House, during were present, recruiting for internships and included a football toss, giant slide, Velcro entry-level career positions. Alumni from a Olympics, bungee run, prizes, Colts cheerleaders regular business hours. (see page 25), raffle prizes, and a great tailgate variety of industries were on hand to speak We advise that you call informally, one-on-one with students, about lunch. New additions this year were the American what it’s like to work in their field. Automobile Association’s Car Care Check and (317) 788-3295 to be free radio-controlled car races sponsored by sure that staff is avail- Philosophy & Religion Enterprise Car Racing. able when you need Alumni Gatherings Greyhound Football notary services. vs. Saginaw Valley Members of the legendary 1953 Greyhound football team—the University’s only undefeated football team—was introduced to a packed Key Stadium. The crowning of the Homecoming king and queen helped ease the pain of the Grey- hounds’ loss to conference foe Saginaw Valley.

Department of Theatre Alumni Gathering They came from as far away as the state of Three generations of theatre alumni enjoyed Washington and as nearby as Otterbein Avenue, reminiscing and catching up with each other but they all came for one reason: to visit once at the home of Jim Ream, department chair. again with Dr. Robert McBride ’48, catch up with They continued their fun in fitting style with an former classmates at old ICC/U of I, and visit evening in Ransburg Auditorium, attending the with students and faculty from the University’s student production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Philosophy and Religion Department. Alumni gathered on Homecoming eve at the Rathskeller Finals Week Dessert Diversion Restaurant in downtown Indianapolis, then joined December 9 with students and faculty the following morning for an interactive dialogue session entitled “The Students came to the Stierwalt Alumni House for a Quest for the Historical Jesus and Christian Faith,” well-deserved study break during finals week. While led by Dr. Perry Kea, associate professor and chair “de-stressing,” they enjoyed gourmet coffees and of Philosophy and Religion (above). desserts, compliments of the Alumni Association.

ALUMNI.UINDY.EDU 7 Call for award nominations

The University of Indianapolis Alumni Association Honors and Recognition Committee seeks nominees for awards presented annually: Honorary Alumni, Distinguished Alumni, Distinguished Young Alumni, Distinguished Faculty/Staff Alumni, Gene and Joanne Sease Award, Harvey M. Showalter Future Alumni, and Certificates of Appreciation. For award descriptions, a nomination form, and a listing of previous winners, visit the alumni Web site at http://alumni.uindy.edu/awards.php or contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (317) 788-3295. Deadline for consideration is February 1. Awards will be presented during Alumni Weekend festivities in June 2004. Alumni It’s all about the ‘U’ News If the University of Major: Nursing Indianapolis had a school spirit award, Vicky Employment: Nurse Swank ’78 ’80 ’99 would Practitioner at the definitely win. In fact, her friends have deemed University of Indianapolis her the University’s biggest cheerleader. Role in Alumni Association: Vicky grew up Board of Directors around the University. Her father, John Swank, is a retired Indiana Central communications professor. “My family is Popular movie while on ‘all about the U.’ My dad is still a huge fan,” Vicky says. “In my campus: “Saturday Night Fever world, the only place to go was ICC, although I was not forced to. I just knew that’s where I was going to be.” She earned her was the movie. Everyone associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees at the University, did the dance that John where she’s now a nurse in the Student Health Center. Travolta did.” So what kept bringing her back to the University? “I knew I’d get a high-quality education here. I felt comfortable and Favorite hangout: “The at home,” Vicky says. “It sounds sappy, but working here is a third floor of the library dream come true for me.” Vicky has a core group of ten college friends she stays in was our territory. Also, touch with. “There are eight nurses and two teachers. We met Southern Plaza.” freshman orientation weekend and got closer every year.” The group stays connected through an annual Christmas party, Favorite professor: “I liked leaving the kids with the husbands for the girls’ night out, and Dr. Robin Livesay’s personal the only excused absence is “your own death,” says Vicky with finance class because it was a laugh. “It all started right here on campus.” Vicky is a walking advertisement for the University practical.” and will talk about it to anyone who will listen.“I talk to waiters, cashiers, the guy that washes my car, and say ‘Have you heard Funny memory: “There was about U of I? Here’s my card.’ I just feel so strongly about the a dorm fire once and this University.” She encourages other alumni to get involved. male student came over “Come to events. Give donations, even if it’s only ten dollars. laughing and asked whose No amount is too small. Read Portico and know what’s going on. This is our goal on the Alumni Board of Directors, to get room was on fire. It turned alumni involved.” Vicky Swank really is all about the U! out to be his!”

8 PORTICO WINTER 2004

License to Brag!

Sue Willey ’75 offers ‘Great Plate Here’s how it works: Challenge’ to faculty and staff To order, complete this form. If you have Being the competitor that she is, University vehicles registered in different family mem- athletic director Dr. Sue Willey ’75 put her bers’ names, you must submit a separate form money where her heart is in helping to promote for each plate requested (you may make the Greyhounds via the Indiana group recogni- copies of this form). tion license plate program. She generously paid Mail it today with your check or call the Office of Alumni Relations to place your phone the $10 fee to the University for 20 new faculty order with MasterCard or VISA. and staff purchasers of the University greyhound Return this form, your $10 payment, and a plate! Thanks to Sue, there are 20 more cars self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Univer- sporting the greatest plate on Indiana roads! sity of Indianapolis, Office of Alumni Rela- Issued in conjunction with the Indiana tions, 1400 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, the special plate is IN 46227-3697. We will promply return the available to all interested alumni, faculty, staff, validated form(s) to you. parents, students, and friends of the University. Take the validated form(s) to your license It can be used for passenger cars, recreational branch, along with your other paperwork, vehicles, and trucks weighing less than 11,000 and get your Greyhound plate! It’s that easy! pounds. Indiana BMV will charge an additional This form is needed for new or renewal $15 at the time of issuance for each plate. The plate applications. $10 fee paid to the University goes directly to fund an annual banquet honoring the graduating class, the Senior Salute, sponsored by the Alumni Questions? Call the Office of Alumni Association. Call (317) 788-3295 or stop by the Relations at (317) 788-3295 or Stierwalt Alumni House during business hours. 1-800-232-8634.

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For credit card orders, you may fax to (317) 788-3996. Check all appropriate boxes: U of I Student/Parent Return to: Alumnus/Alumna University of Indianapolis, Office of Alumni Relations Faculty/Staff 1400 East Hanna Avenue / Indianapolis, IN 46227-3697 University Friend (317) 788-3295 / [email protected] Greyhound Dog Owner ALUMNI.UINDY.EDU 9 PORTwinter04 Your Alumni W eb Site Get involved with your alma mater

Want to know what’s Alumni/Admission Volunteers geared toward increasing participation of recent happening in your Alumni volunteers help the Office of Admissions graduates in the Annual Fund. Other initiatives Alumni Association? by contacting and congratulating students who include supporting students’ transition from Get your answers have been admitted to the University. These undergraduates to alumni by participating in the 24/7 on the alumni contacts allow alumni to share their experiences new Senior Salute event. Web site at http:// and make a positive impression on a student who alumni.uindy.edu. is considering the University. ‘Across the Miles’ Regional Contact Alumni also play a valuable role in the Note the alumni As a volunteer, you would serve as an alumni career resources Alumni Scholarship process. The application contact in your geographic area. If your area’s and job postings process includes a letter of recommendation, alumni population is large enough, we can discuss preferably from a graduate of the University. a gathering planned with your assistance. Occa- Sign up to receive Many alumni proudly help in this way and enjoy sionally, too, we have requests from alumni who the monthly the resulting connection with the students. are relocating and want to talk to fellow alumni in Alumni E-news Others have the pleasure of making a personal their new town. The Office of Admissions may contact to notify and congratulate these award Join the alumni need help with a college recruitment fair in your recipients. This personal contact by an alumnus e-mail directory town. And academic departments sometimes need or alumna often makes the difference in a an alumni contact in another city. These projects Send University student’s decision on whether to enroll at the are sporadic and are on an as-needed basis. WebCards University. Alumni also help with such activities as Freshmen Welcome Week move-in day. Download University Alumni ‘Welcome Ambassadors’ background and for International Students desktop pictures Prospective Student This unique Alumni Association program serves Referral Program the needs of new international students. This View the interactive Do you have a high-school-age child, niece, program benefits international students who are USA map of where nephew, brother, sister, or other relative? If so, we new both to the University and to the United our alumni live would love to help your family member become a States. Alumni International Ambassadors University of Indianapolis graduate. The Office Test your memory augment the services of the University’s Office of of Alumni Relations and Office of Admissions are with an online International Programs in extending a warm looking for family members of University of trivia quiz welcome to newly arriving international students Indianapolis alumni to be a part of the larger at the start of fall and spring terms. See recent alumni University family. Please provide the Office of event photos Admissions with the following information: Greyhound Connection Program family member’s name, relation to you, the Are you interested in being an alumni contact Learn about coming family member’s complete address with e-mail alumni events within your organization or profession? Are you address if known, high school, and year in in a position to recommend University of school. Also, please include your own name, Read Portico online Indianapolis graduates for job openings or be a graduation year(s), address, and e-mail address. source of internships for undergraduates? As a Greyhound Connection volunteer, you may be Young Alumni asked to provide a brief, one-hour-or-less This group is designed to meet the needs of mentoring session to a University student or graduates of the last 10 years. This sector of the graduate who seeks employment in your profes- alumni population comprises about one-third of sion. Help be the eyes and ears for your alma the total alumni population. They plan social mater in finding jobs and internships for our events of interest to the younger alumni popula- students and alumni! tion and work to establish an outreach program

10 PORTICO WINTER 2004 The more things change . . .

A loyal 1970s-era alum from southern Indiana Bohley and Fuller and the rest of their favorites. recently gave me a fascinating insight about And so, too, they will mourn the loss of their our University. campus, for many of today’s buildings, programs, “When I drive into campus these days,” and people will be gone. he reported, “I always think how much things We have truly built a new campus in the have changed since my days as a student. But,” past ten years—the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts he added with a smile on his face, “when I leave Center, Martin Hall, Smith Mall, Stierwalt after visiting for a while, I always think how much Alumni House, Central Hall, the expanded the University is still the same.” Schwitzer Student Center—and we are not done. Exactly! Sure, I’m sad when our alumni tell New programs and majors have blossomed. me how much they miss the campus the way it Others have and will be modified or lose their used to be. It’s true, whether by our intent or relevance. We will never be finished. Ground will that of others, that so much has changed—our be broken next spring, in fact, for the expanded name, our church identification, the streets, Esch Hall (an addition to be attached to the west ‘Traditions the buildings, the faculty. Of course, much of end of the current building) to accommodate, this transition is predictable, expected, necessary, among others, our Center for Excellence in define a and beneficial. Yet I know it still hurts when Leadership of Learning. And we are at work “home” isn’t home anymore. with the city and the neighborhood planning community My wife, Carol, and I love to hear the stories the dramatic redesign of Hanna Avenue, our (somewhat embellished by the passage of time) major thoroughfare. of memory’ and the songs of yesteryear. In fact, I think our Yet as we change, we preserve so much as favorite tradition is that marvelous moment well—our church relatedness, our mission of when the Fifty Year (and Over) Club members “Education for Service,” our intense personal stand at the end of their annual Saturday emphasis on close, collaborative teaching and morning breakfast on Alumni Weekend and learning, a caring faculty and staff, an emphasis break into song. I can hear it now: “We come on applied learning with state-of-the-art career from the east, we come from the west . . .” preparation in a wide variety of professions, a Traditions define a community of memory. set of strategic partnerships close to home and I am blessed to “know” our faculty of the past. around the world, an enjoyable and challenging Fortunately, some are still with us: Fred Hill, Bob artistic and athletic environment for our stu- McBride, and Kenny Sidebottom, just for starters. dents. And this list could be extended. For as And I am so grateful for the time I had to get to we change, we build upon, not away from, our know Bob Brooker and Gerry Boyce before it was roots and traditions. too late. But I also feel as though I knew Marv Please come see for yourself. We will mourn Henricks and Dr. Morgan and President Esch with you what has been lost and celebrate that and so many others through your reflections. which has been sustained and improved. Yes, we I remind the faculty of today that they are are a very different place from the one you might tomorrow’s memories for our current students. remember—but be proud that what has come Forty years from now, the class of 2003 will gather into being only improves for today and tomorrow. and swap stories of Burnell and Kegerreis and —Jerry Israel, University President

ALUMNI.UINDY.EDU 11 athletic trainer, is president-elect of the Indiana The department beat Athletic Trainers Association. He will assume the presidency in March of 2004. Art & Design Dee Schaad (chair) is one of ten Center for Business Partnerships Indiana artists The Center for Business Partnerships (CBP) is chosen for the assisting Southeast Neighborhood Development “Hoosier Artists (SEND) with their new targeted business Contemporary assistance program exclusively for Fountain Sculpture Walk.” Square-area businesses. Ten selected business The work is owners will receive free one-on-one counseling Campus installed at Crown sessions to address specific needs in areas such as Life Hill Cemetery as business planning, legal, accounting, or market- part of its 140th ing, thanks to a community grant from the Annie anniversary E. Casey Foundation. Each owner will be celebration. The work will be on display through matched with a University of Indianapolis School June 2004. The exhibit is sponsored by the of Business faculty member or consultant with Arthur Jordan Foundation, Arts Council of the appropriate subject matter expertise to be Indianapolis, the City of Indianapolis, and the of direct assistance. Larry White, an adjunct Indiana Arts Commission. business instructor, is project manager. Julia Taugner and recent graduate Rosie CBP is also offering speakers for SEND’s new Hafling ’03 (BS, VCD) completed the design and series of breakfast topic presentations, part of production of two brochures for the Sisters of St. their recently announced targeted business Benedict. The brochures, Spiritual Direction and assistance program. This series is designed to Invest in Your Rest, are published to inform the offer insight on subjects of interest to area small public of programs and opportunities available business owners. These monthly meetings will through the Benedict Inn and Conference feature members of the School of Business Center in Beech Grove, Ind. faculty who will make short presentations on a The solo exhibit An Artist’s Journey, by Donna variety of topics. Lee Adams ’68, was on view at the Grover Ten current and potential entrepreneurs are Museum during October. She chaired the first participants in a 10-week, 30-hour NxLevel Shelby County Arts Fest last summer and has just Entrepreneurship Training Course designed to been reelected board chair for the coming year. develop small business management, marketing, She is also a member of the Board of Shelby Arts and financial skills. The comprehensive series was Council and Arts Alliance Indiana. Keith developed by the University of Colorado and is Howard, internationally renowned printmaker provided locally by the Central Indiana Small and author of The Contemporary Printmaker, spent Business Development Center. Guest speakers, two days visiting her art classes at the University. such as attorneys, bankers, accountants, and This summer Jim Viewegh participated in a entrepreneurs, bring their insights to the weekly regional juried exhibition at Prairie State College classes. The NxLeveL course will be offered each in Chicago Heights, Ill. One of his landscape quarter in 2004. Larry White, a certified NxLeveL paintings in the exhibition won a merit award. instructor, is teaching the course. The Center is also conducting a client satifaction survey and organizational effectiveness Athletic Training survey for SCORE, a nonprofit association Connie Pumpelly (chair) and Dr. Christine dedicated to entrepreneurial education and the Lauber, clinical coordinator, became site visitors formation, growth, and success of small busi- for the Joint Review Committee of Athletic nesses nationwide. The surveys will be part of the Training this summer. Ned Shannon, head

12 PORTICO WINTER 2004 CBP’s partnerships with business and community teaching strategies, a keynote speaker, and organizations. The Business Development Group information about mathematics-related careers (BDG), a part of the CBP, conducted orientation presented by local employers. sessions in October and November for faculty John Somers, Family as Scholars: Family consultants who want to help area businesses and members of children with disabilities will co-teach community organzations become more effective. courses in the Department of Teacher Education For more on the creative ventures of the to infuse a child-centered, family-focused curri- School of Business, see page 18. culum. In addition, University students will visit in the families’ homes to gain a comprehensive Center for Excellence in view of life for a disabled student. Leadership of Learning The Center for Excellence in Leadership of Chemistry Learning (CELL) at the University has awarded Dr. Katherine Stickney was a member of a team five mini-grants for the 2003-04 school year. of Indiana Section American Chemical Society The mini-grant program promotes partnerships members recognized by the American Chemical among the University’s College of Arts and Society with a national 2003 ChemLuminary Sciences and School of Education, as well as local Award for Outstanding High School Program. P-12 schools, their districts, and other community As chair of the Education Committee for the resources. Recipients are as follows. Indiana Section, Dr. Stickney organized and Angie Ridgway, Master of Arts in Teaching’s conducted the 2002 High School Chemistry Beginning Teacher Support program: Receiving Scholarship Exam for students from 44 Indiana an award for a second year, this project will counties, a major part of the chemistry outreach provide emotional, academic, and collegial program to area youth for which the section was support to beginning teachers. School visits and recognized. The Indiana Section was selected for conferences will be facilitated among beginning this honor from several finalists across the nation. teachers, their mentors, and University person- nel. Information gleaned will inform the curricu- Communication lum in the Master of Arts program. Dr. Rob Gobetz and David K. Scott had their Mary Busch ’62 Dr. , the Bridge Program; article titled “The U.S. Supreme Court 1969– Study Skills: Faculty will conduct a college 1992: A Shift Toward an Individualistic Style of preview session for seniors at local high schools. Judging” published in Communication Studies. Topics will include how to read a college text, Dr. Gobetz is also the president and program take notes, and study for exams. The faculty will planner for the 2004 convention of the Central also address the variety of new teaching styles States Communication Association Media Studies college freshmen will experience. Campus visits Interest Group. will be included for prospective students. Dr. Leslie Gardner, Koalaty Kid at Raymond F. Brandes Elementary School (IPS 65): In its English second year of funding, this project will continue The English department hosted the Indiana to focus on improving student achievement. College English Association September 19. Rick Teachers will learn how to analyze student work, Marshall and Bruce Gentry helped to organize implement data-driven decision making, and the event while Kyoko Amano, Bill Dynes, David share best practices. Noble, Charlotte Templin, and Mary McGann Dr. Kris Leganza and Jan Tarwater, Math for presented papers. Elizabeth Weber and Alice Girls Only Day: Faculty will facilitate a workshop Friman (professor emerita) gave poetry readings. for 120 females to increase their interest and Dr. Toni J. Morris hosted the Medieval success in mathematics. The day-long event will Association of the Midwest annual conference on include math activities using nontraditional

ALUMNI.UINDY.EDU 13 the campus October 10 and 11. Scholars from Institutional Advancement the Midwest, Houston, and New York came to David DeWitt will serve a three-year term on the give and hear papers. MAM includes the fields board of the Planned Giving Group of Indiana. of literature, history, music, art, and science. Jeff Carrie Burchfield ’99 ’03 has joined the Oaks (Mathematics), Samantha Meigs (History), Office of Alumni Relations as its first graduate and Jon Porter presented at the conference. intern. She will support the strategic initiatives Dr. Udo Nattermann published entries on of the young alumni and student alumni associa- Germany and Berlin in the three-volume tion, write for Portico, maintain the alumni Web encyclopedia titled Literature of Travel and site, and help launch an online alumni commu- Exploration (New York & London: Fitzroy nity. Carrie is also employed part-time at Follett’s Campus Dearborn 2003). Bookstore on campus. Life Enrollment Services Journalism Mark Weigand ’78 ’74, Ron Wilks ’87 ’95, and Jeanne Criswell was appointed Professional Scott McIntyre ’87 ’95 attended the National Freedom and Responsibility Chair for the Association for College Admission Counseling Cultural and Critical Studies Division of the Annual Conference this fall in Long Beach, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Calif. Ron represented the Indiana Association Communication at its national meeting. She is a for College Admission Counseling as delegate member of the board of directors of the Indiana to the national conference. Mark serves as a Collegiate Press Association and serves on the member of the NACAC Human Relations Professional Development Committee for Committee, which serves as the catalyst for College Media Advisers. forums, scholarships, and workshops for the 6,000-member organization. Kinesiology Ron Wilks was recently elected secretary of the Indiana Association for College Admissions Counseling/IACAC and will serve a four-year evolving term that includes the presidency. Sandy Osborne ’87 (Financial Aid) was quoted in the September 2003 issue of Educator regarding the new implementation of “Open Net,” which allows for processing and transmis- sion of all types of loans using one product. In support of a new curriculum in exercise History and Political Science science, the Department of Kinesiology is Dr. Bill Ayres presented a paper, “When Do developing a human performance laboratory Spoilers Win?” at the annual meeting of the (HPL). Under the direction of Dr. Jim Brown, International Studies Association-Midwest in the lab will provide exercise science students with November. He wrote a book review of Approaches a hands-on experience in the collection of to Peacebuilding, edited by Ho-Won Jeong, to be applied human physiological data. The labora- published in the journal International Politics. tory will be housed in the basement of the Ruth Columbia University Press notified College Lilly Fitness Center adjacent to the weight room of Arts and Sciences dean (previously a member and Athletic Training facilities. of the History and Political Science faculty) Dr. The HPL will be equipped with state-of-the- David Anderson that his book, The Columbia Guide art equipment for the study of human movement, to the Vietnam War, will appear in the January 2004 including exercise metabolism, body composi- issue of Choice magazine on its 2003 list of tion, neuromuscular physiology, and biomechan- Outstanding Academic Titles. ics. The facility’s proximity to the University’s athletic facilities completes a sports medicine

14 PORTICO WINTER 2004 complex that is unique in the region. According Lantz Center for Christian Vocations to Dr. Brown, other universities have similar Dr. Greg Clapper led a workshop in August at the facilities but virtually none are housed together Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Method- in one sports medicine complex. ist Church’s gathering for Older Adults at Lake In addition to its role in teaching, the HPL Junaluska in North Carolina on the topic of will also be a research facility. While the lab will helping older adults deal with tragedy. not be completed until December 2004, HPL has In November Dr. Clapper presented a already established itself as a legitimate site of professional paper at the national meeting of the sports medicine research. Dr. Brown and junior American Academy of Religion in the Wesleyan Staci Thompson traveled to San Francisco, Calif., Studies Group. His paper was titled “Wesley’s in June to present HPL’s first research project to ‘Main Doctrines’ Were Life Experiences: What the American College of Sports Medicine’s This Means for Spiritual Formation and Teaching international meeting. Doctrine in the Wesleyan Tradition.” Because of his nationally recognized expertise in Wesley Krannert Memorial Library studies, Dr. Clapper continues to teach one Dawn Marie Hershberger ’92 ’98 created a course a year at Christian Theological Seminary in addition to his full-time University duties. display for the lobby of Krannert Memorial Library titled “Understanding Iconography.” Dr. Clapper also preached at Indianapolis’s The display, presented in September and Christ United Methodist Church in October. October, featured several icons with accompany- ing text to help patrons better understand how to Modern Languages interpret the symbolism in the iconography. She In November, Dr. Gerburg Garmann attended hoped the display would help patrons learn the the Modern Language Association conference basics of “reading” icons and help them to more and co-presented a paper on Modern Languages fully appreciate this ancient form of Christian art. and Service Learning with Dr. Daniel Briere and Dr. Philip H. Young, Library Director, Michelle Stoneburner ’66, discussing Service recently published a book titled The Printed Learning experiences at the University that Homer: a 3000-Year Publishing and Translation enable language students to go into the commu- History of the Iliad and the Odyssey. nity to use foreign languages in various ways.

Promotions announced

After two highly successful years as associate provost, Dr. Mary Moore has been promoted to a new position as vice president for Research, Planning and Strategic Partnerships. For the time being, she will continue to provide leadership for international programs within the arena of strategic partnerships. David Wantz ’84 will add to his duties as vice president for Student Affairs the responsibility of being our first director of State and Local Government Relations, overseeing our political interac- tion on such issues as state scholarship programs and City Hall/neighborhood relations. In the technology area, Bob Jones ’87 ’89 has been promoted to serve as deputy chief information officer. Michelle Duman will become director, Client Services. Under direction of Dr. Phylis Lan Lin, an advisory board has been studying the future of the University of Indianapolis Press. The board proposed, and the president agreed, that the University move toward institutionalizing the Press with a distinct emphasis on publications that will foster the institution’s emerging international emphasis and reputation. Dr. Lin has agreed to serve as the Press’s first executive director. Dr. Lin has also accepted the title of Presidential International Ambassador, as she continues to represent the University in Asia and around the world.

ALUMNI.UINDY.EDU 15 Dr. Garmann designed and carried out an Humanist Sociology (AHS). In November Dr. eight-week-long community project, “Off to a Pennell also took office as president of AHS. Good Start: Learning German at the Kindergar- Dr. Angelia Ridgway, along with two teacher ten and Elementary School Levels.” The project education graduates, Melissa Alfieri-Miller ’03 involved 25 second-graders and 80 kindergart- and Christina Johnson-Gonzalez ’03, presented ners. She also supervised three of her German a workshop at the Indiana Foreign Language students who volunteered to teach German at Teachers’ Association annual state conference. the pre-K level over a period of seven weeks. The workshop, “Kickin’ in the Kinesthetics,” Together with Dr. Elizabeth Weber (English), shared information and instructional strategies Dr. Garmann gave a poetry reading at the related to meeting the needs of kinesthetic University of Indianapolis. Her poems “Cum foreign language learners in grades 7–12. Mrs. Campus grano salis,” “For Cryin’ Out Loud,” “Geburah,” Miller teaches at Fulton Junior High School in “Lorelei,” “Kinderreim,” and “Die Nachtigall,” Wayne Township; Mrs. Gonzalez teaches at Life were published in the September issue of the Whiteland Community High School. Austrian-Australian literary magazine Gangway. Four fall poems were published in the literary School of Nursing journals Niederngasse (“Herbst”) and Die Gazette Dr. LeAlice Briggs (dean emerita) co-authored (“To Drive Autumn’s Ashes Away,” “Northern a book titled Collaboration for the Promotion of Sensibility,” and “Sommerausgang”). Nursing, Building Partnerships for the Future. Dr. Pamela Worrell-Carlisle, a former faculty member Music with the Department of Teacher Education at the Community Music Center director Rebecca University, was a contributing author. The book Sorley sponsored a workshop called “How discusses Nursing 2000 and and the complexities to Teach Kids to Compose” on October 13 at the of the nursing profession. University. Composer Becky Archibald led area Carolyn Sue Ellis served as an item writer last piano teachers in a session encouraging them to May for the Commission on Graduates of Foreign incorporate music composition in private lessons. Nursing Schools. This commission works with Rebecca and husband David are also proud to U.S. Immigration to assist nurses from other announce the birth of their third child, Adam countries to pass the national nursing licensure Benjamin, on May 1. examination in order to work in this country. Dr. Anita Siccardi (Graduate Nursing School for Adult Learning Program) was elected to the Board of the National Gerontological Nursing Association. William R. Buckley’s third edition of his text- She attended the national conference in book, Torts and Personal Injury Law, was published October to be introduced to her new role. in August by West Legal Studies, an imprint of Thomson/Delmar Learning. School of Physical Therapy School of Business Dr. Beth Domholdt was an invited presenter at the American Physical Therapy Association’s Steve Maple 66, member and secretary of the Academic Administrators meeting in San MSD of Perry Township school board, was Antonio, Texas. Her presentation to 180 physical recently nominated for the Boardmanship award therapy program directors and faculty members with the Indiana State School Boards Association. highlighted the way in which the Krannert School of Physical Therapy has developed a unit- School of Education wide scholarly agenda. Dr. Domholdt was also Dr. Greta Eleen Pennell presented the results of a the commencement speaker for the October 17 study, “Teaching about Poverty: Preparing Middle graduation ceremony for the Andrews University- Class White Women for Careers in Education,” Dayton physical therapy class of 2003. at the annual meeting of the Association for

16 PORTICO WINTER 2004 University launches Institute for Study of War and Diplomacy

University President Jerry Israel has announced the creation of the University of Indianapolis Institute for the Study of War and Diplomacy. Dr. Lawrence Sondhaus (featured in the most recent issue of Portico) will serve as the director of the Institute. The University’s Institute for the Study of War and Diplomacy is an academic and community service institute commit- ted to the study of warfare and conflict resolution, drawing upon the expertise of University of Indianapolis faculty in History, Political Science, and International Relations, along with outside specialists. The Institute is conceived to further the philosophy of the University of Indianapolis “to prepare its students for life in an increasngly complex, rapidly chang- ing world” by building on institutional strengths in teaching, scholarship, and community service. The inaugural activity of the Institute was “The People Speak: America Debates Its Role in the World.” The program was part of a national forum of 1,000 local debates cosponsored by the United Nations Foundation, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, and the Open Society Institute.

Drs. Beth Domholdt, Cecilia Graham, Social Sciences and Pam Ritzline ’87, along with Doctor of Dr. Timothy Maher, Dr. James Pennell, and Lisa Health Science student Julie Siefert, wrote an Osterman ’03 (Community Programs) presented invited paper for a December 2003 special a paper titled “Sociology in the Neighborhood” history issue of the Journal of Physical Therapy at the 28th meeting of the Association for Education. Their paper, “Journal of Physical T Humanist Sociology in Burlington, Vt. A second herapy Education: Birth to 16 Years,” provided paper on service learning by the three was an analysis of publication trends in this journal recently published in Humanity & Society. from its inception. Within the paper, the Timothy Maher presented “Applied Sociol- University of Indianapolis was ranked third out ogy in the Transformation of Higher Education,” of 16 influential institutions in the scholarship a paper co-authored with James Pennell at the of physical therapy education. Dr. Domholdt was annual meeting of the Society for Applied ranked third among 21 frequent contributors to Sociology in New Orleans this October. the journal and was also listed as one of the scholars with the longest history of service to Theatre the editorial board. Adjunct theatre faculty member Edie Bruce Dr. Domholdt, with primary author Dr. is directing “The Rest of the Story” in Douglas Smith of the University of Washington Bethlehem Village at East 91st Street Christian Department of Orthopedic Surgery and the Church in Indianapolis in December. Bethlehem Prosthetics Research Study in Seattle, Wash., and Village is a realistic tour through Bethlehem at others, have had their paper “Ambulatory Activity the time of Christ’s birth. “The Rest of the Story” in Men with Diabetes: Relationship Between Self- is a musical rendition of the Passion story. Reported and Real-World Performance-Based Measures” accepted for publication in the Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development. The cross-country collaboration stems from work Dr. Domholdt accomplished on a recent sabbatical.

ALUMNI.UINDY.EDU 17 Business & modern art combine forces

A tongue-in-cheek view of innovation in the School of Business

One of the most popular performers in America MBA program billboards that read “the New today is the Blue Man Group. Many people MBA.” As is the case with the controversial phrase believe they have not heard of the group until “popular modern art,” ours is not an oxymoron. they are reminded of the Intel Corporation Despite being born almost thirty years ago, the commercial, wherein three guys, running around MBA degree at the University of Indianapolis is, ‘The conversation with their entire bodies—and most noticeably in fact, new. their skull caps and faces—covered in blue paint, In 2001, the staff of the MBA program sat that has taken place try to convince you to purchase Intel-based down and completely revamped the curriculum has taken us beyond computers (I just sensed a collective “Ah ha!”). and culture of the MBA program. Unlike most The group satirically traces their roots back university degree programs, however, this was not Newman and shown to Jean-Francois Millet and his paintings of the brainchild of an academic endeavor. The that the University peasants, claming to be his true subject. They courses, curriculum, and even the majors were even claim in jest that Van Gogh obsessed about largely influenced by students, employers, and must listen to its becoming a member of the group. The truth business leaders. As Dr. Michael Cartwright so about this group is that they are the epitome of aptly put it at a convocation earlier this year, “we partners. Like the popular modern art, despite the apparent had a conversation.” The conversation was with Blue Man Group’s contradiction in that phrase (I will now lock my the constituents and partners of the University. door as the students and faculty of the fine arts These people reminded us that learning is about behavior, this is not program head to my office for a showdown). Not listening—and we started to do more of it. The the norm in polite only is their résumé loaded with awards, but new alumni of the MBA program, the existing awards have even been created in order to honor students, and the community in which they work academic circles’ their unique art form, which does not fit the and live all helped shape the future of the UIndy conventional categories. MBA program and continue to do so. When my family attended a show of the Blue While most people may consider this to be Man Group in Chicago, we were surprised by common sense, it is countercultural in higher their violation of social norms of behavior. Not education. Those of us in academia often refer to only did they walk through the crowd, literally John Henry Newman’s “Idea of a University” as on seat armrests and down narrow rows, they the Rosetta stone of higher education. In his text also simply stared for long periods of time. One we find the common thread that allows us to performer stared at my son for at least a minute interpret our profession. Regardless of your until the crowd started roaring. Pipes were native tongue, Newman is the unifying force in beaten, marshmallows were spit, and my daugh- higher education. But the conversation that has ter was almost carried away by a sea of toilet taken place has taken us beyond Newman and paper that engulfed the crowd. The biggest shock shown that the University must listen to its of all was that it was all very entertaining. partners. Like the Blue Man Group’s behavior, The Blue Man Group has now become my this is not the norm in polite academic circles. personal mascot for the MBA Program at the The University of Indianapolis is engaged in University of Indianapolis. While they trace their a conversation with the community and is roots to Millet and Van Gogh, we like to refer to redefining the way a university should operate. ourselves as the oldest MBA program in India- CELL is ahead of the curve in developing leaders napolis. Our claim, however, is true. The similari- in primary and secondary education. CELL, an ties do not stop there. The city is littered (I mean academic unit of the University, has its main “beautified”) with University of Indianapolis office off campus in the heart of the government

18 PORTICO WINTER 2004 and business district downtown. The Fountain professors, directors, and even the provost. The Square initiative has brought the University to students are brought to campus, take college- the community. In Fountain Square, the Univer- credit classes taught by professors, and engage in sity is a teacher, a healer, and a student. We are college life. (One high school teacher reported leading the community in Fountain Square and that the number of high school students listing learning from it. the University as Indianapolis as a potential The School of Business has a new Center for college choice has increased from 1 percent to Business Partnerships. This will be yet another 50 percent as a result of this initiative.) example of the University having a conversation It appears that the unconventional thinking with the community and helping foster economic associated with modern art and our unofficial development. In addition, the International mascot, the Blue Man Group, has had a positive Relations Program is bringing people to Indiana impact on the University. The benefits of creative from all over the world, thus expanding the reach thinking can be seen everywhere on campus, of the University to the four corners of the globe. especially in the MBA program. Such success is Meanwhile, in our little corner of the making us bold and full of new ideas. This University, the MBA program is continuing to weekend, all MBA students are required to switch engage in a conversation that challenges us to from their regular pews in church and sit else- break from social norms. In 2002, the MBA where. We realize this may cause a ruckus among degree actually packed its bags and moved, the congregation, but it appears that a little literally, to English Avenue and the Visteon change in social norms can have a positive impact. Corporation production plant. Potential students —Matt Will, Director, Graduate Business Programs had told us that they could not get to campus. Between working, dropping the kids at soccer, and sitting through Uncle Waldo’s family Johnston is first guest of Executive Seminar Series gatherings, there was no time available to make the trip to campus. We thought, “What would the Charles (Chuck) Johnston ’70, of Pacific Palisades, Calif., was the inaugural Blue Man Group do?” The answer was simple. guest of the new Executive Seminar Series in the School of Business. He is the Pick up the University and move it to English founder and managing principal of the Charles E. Johnston firm, founded in Avenue. Employees/students working at the early 2002 following his retirement from Towers Perrin as a managing princi- Visteon Corporation now take 100 percent of pal of the Strategy and Organization practice group. His primary areas of their coursework at work. Our faculty, armed consulting expertise are in building high-performance organizations through with a portable classroom, make the trip to “Campus Visteon” twice a week, while the creative organizational and process designs and innovative human resource students merely walk down the hall. By the end programs and initiatives. Johnston has served a wide spectrum of clients in the of this year, fifteen students will have earned private and public sectors. His private-sector assignments are in the aerospace, their MBA degree at work. In June of this year, entertainment, health care provider, pharmaceuticals and medical devices, the campus on wheels opened shop at Rolls energy, and restaurant and hospitality industries. His public-sector work Royce Corporation on Tibbs Avenue near the includes assignments for nonprofit organizations and such governmental airport. Twenty-five students hope to complete agencies as the City of Los Angeles Metropolitan Water District and the United the program by 2005. States Department of Defense and Department of Agriculture. The effort does not stop there. The School In addition to participating in classes such as Advertising, Marketing of Business has decided to start recruiting early Strategy, International Marketing, and Organizational Behavior, Johnston met and has joined with the Academy of Finance, a with student members of the American Marketing Association, attended an national organization created to foster finance MBA Reception, and was the featured guest at a School of Business Leadership careers in high school students and encourage Dinner. He was interviewed by Dr. Will on his WICR-FM radio show, discussing the pursuit of a college degree. High school “Enron, Ethics, and Executive Compensation.” He also met with senior students are mentored by the University’s professionals in Institutional Advancement and consulted on grant proposals.

ALUMNI.UINDY.EDU 19 UniversityUniversity partnerspartners withwith MarMar EliasElias forfor branchbranch campuscampus inin IsraelIsrael

The University of Indianapolis has offered degree scholarship program that will enable them to programs in Greece and Cyprus for years; now its have their semester here with U of I faculty.” service in the Mediterranean is being expanded Faculty from Mar Elias have worked with through a branch campus in Israel that repre- their new Indy colleagues to establish the sents the first major Arab-Christian-Muslim curriculum in Israel, and one professor, Zvi Sever, university in that nation. became the first of the Mar Elias faculty to teach ‘An especially exciting Israel’s higher education accrediting body a class here when he led a graduate education aspect to this partnership issued approval for the University to start three course in zoology last summer. Chacour’s niece baccalaureate programs in Ibillin, Galilee, in is a student at the University of Indianapolis and is the opportunity it will cooperation with the Rev. Dr. Elias Chacour’s has served as an ambassador for this program. provide for our students Mar Elias Educational Institutions, elementary Mar Elias University is expected to fill a void and secondary schools, and post-high school in Galilee by creating a serious academic environ- to interact more closely training programs that have been operating ment open to Christians, Jews, Muslims and with students from a very apolitically in Galilee for 21 years. Druze, as well as students from throughout the complicated region of the The new Mar Elias University campus has Middle East and abroad. begun offering degree programs in computer “As long as I have the authority, this institu- world. . . . This takes science, environmental science/chemistry, and tion will never be a political institution,” vowed the Middle East off the communications, which offer the most promising Chacour, a Melkite Catholic priest and bishop- front page of newspapers opportunities for employment in Israel. elect of Jerusalem. He visited Indianapolis in Gaining accreditation, both in the U.S. and November to call attention to the fledgling and into the lives of Israel, was a multi-year process for the two campus and the need for financial support for our students’ partners. Israel has a number of stipulations for students. “We belong to no political party foreign universities operating branch campuses whatsoever and respect all religions.” within its borders. A new law has reduced the Chacour is the author of the 1984 book Blood number of branch universities by one-third, and Brothers, the story of his shattered childhood in tighter restrictions are in place for those that do Palestine and his lifelong effort to promote operate, including a provision that faculty of the understanding and reconciliation among the mother institution teach a percentage of the diverse people of his homeland through educa- courses. In addition, degrees at a branch must be tion and dialogue. His work is supported by identical to those at the mother campus. church congregations around the world and, in “We’re excited about this good news from 1994, he was awarded the Methodist World Peace the Israeli accrediting committee,” said President Award. In 1999, he received France’s Legion of Jerry Israel. The president cautioned, however, Honor award, and in 2001 he was recipient of the that it will take some time to fully develop this 18th Niwano Peace Award in Tokyo, Japan. He has new branch. been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize three “It may be a couple of years before the first times and has served on the Vatican’s special task group of Israeli students comes here for their force of cardinals and bishops working to semester of direct instruction from our faculty, strengthen dialogue with the Jewish people. given security issues and other factors involved in Father Chacour delivered the commence- developing a new branch,” he said. “Many of the ment address in 2001, when the University of students do not have the financial means to travel Indianapolis presented him with an honorary to Indianapolis, so we are trying to develop a doctor of humane letters degree.

20 PORTICO WINTER 2004 FACULTY MAKE EXPLORATORY TRIP TO GALEN UNIVERSITY IN BELIZE

University plans partnership with Central American institution

We stepped off the plane in Belize City and were struck by the hot and humid tropical air. This was our first visit to Belize, and we had come to visit colleagues at the newly founded Galen University. Dr. John Langdon (Biology), Ms. Camille Flora (School of Business), and I had come in response to a special invitation from Dr. Andreas Charalambous, President of Galen University, to explore the possibility of Galen and the University of Indianapolis becoming sister institutions. Galen University was named in honor of the Greek scholar and physician Galen, who lived from 130 to 220 A.D. The university named for him is an independent, community-oriented institution chartered by the government of Belize, the only English-speaking country in Central America, located on the northeastern tip in the Caribbean Basin. The university opened in September 2003 offering programs in business administration, economics, and marketing, and plans to open a school of medicine in the near future. At Galen, we met an enthusiastic faculty from a wide range of disciplines, offering coursework on a modern and well-equipped campus with state-of-the-art technology, including wireless Internet service. Much of the learning takes place off campus, however, as Galen complements the classroom experience with incredible field experiences. We climbed from Belize City to the highlands of San Ignacio, passing the tropical animals at the Belize Zoo. In the distance, we could see homes on tall stilts and the surrounding forest on either side of the Western Highway. We caught our first glimpse of the university as we entered the town and settled ourselves into a hotel overlooking the city center on one side and tropical forest on the other. Our visit became a whirlwind of activity and we found a country of tremendous diversity. While passing Mennonite families going to market in their horse-drawn buggies, we arrived at the university and found ourselves surrounded by orange and banana trees and royal palms. We explored the lush land where Galen University will eventually be built, around a small Mayan ruin located on-site. Later, we visited the Janus Foundation and learned about reforestation efforts and sustainable development. We crossed the river on a hand-cranked ferry to visit the Mayan ceremonial center of Xuanantunich. From the top of the site, we could see the Mayan ball courts below and beyond that, Guatemala. Wilted from the heat, we stopped at a store where only Chinese is spoken, and quenched our thirst with cold water. Finally, on our way back to Indianapolis, we took a small plane to San Pedro Island near the Mexican border and visited the second largest natural reef in the world. Time didn’t permit a dive in the great “Blue Hole,” but it’s good to leave something for a future visit! A partnership with Galen University could bring exciting possibilities for the faculty, students, and alumni of the University of Indianapolis. If you would like more information about Galen University, see www.galen.edu.bz —Mimi Chase, International Division

ALUMNI.UINDY.EDU 21 Meet the Psychological Services Center

The University of Indianapolis has a secret. high-quality services at an affordable rate, and Tucked away in the third floor of Good Hall is a we do not turn away clients for inability to pay. complete outpatient mental health center. Few Since local mental health agencies have people, even those on faculty and staff, are aware suffered extensive budget cuts, many have been Clients have ranged in age of its presence and function. forced to close their doors or downsize services. from 3 to 78 years But this is a secret that the School of This trend is a common practice during hard Average fee this year is $24 Psychological Sciences wants people to know economic times. Unfortunately, it often occurs Center allows training at about. Since 1998, the Psychological Services when the community is most vulnerable and all levels—undergraduate, Center has provided mental health services to the the need for mental health services increases. master’s, doctoral Indianapolis community, including alumni. The The Psychological Services Center has services are provided at a fraction of the cost to therefore seen a dramatic increase in the number Five students provide 15 service hours weekly clients who may not have of clients. Last year the insurance or who wish not to Center provided services Licensed faculty (Nicole use their insurance. These services are to some 50 community M. Taylor, PhD; Heike The Center serves as a residents; more than 70 Minnich, PsyD; and Debbie provided at a fraction training facility for students clients have requested Warman, PhD) provide a of the cost to clients who minimum of 2.5 hours of in the doctoral program in services this year between supervision a week and Clinical Psychology. Trainees may not have insurance January and October. This didactic training must receive many years of or who wish not to use means that the community clinical experience under has received well over 300 Referrals received from all their insurance. over the city, including supervision of licensed sessions of therapy and universities, hospitals, clinical psychologists. As assessment in the last several private practices, commu- many as five doctoral months. This represents a nity health agencies. students a year are placed at the Good Hall significant contribution of time and resources to Five rooms, including the facility, obtaining supervised training under the Indianapolis community. play therapy room and a clinical faculty. It is a wonderful service to the The Psychological Services Center can larger group therapy room community and allows for graduate students provide diagnosis and treatment for anxiety, to receive their clinical hours while providing depression, and other mental illness. Assessment Hope in future to offer more specialized programs high-quality services for a fraction of the cost. services include learning disability, gifted and (e.g., 10-week group for Psychological Services, including therapy talented, and attention-deficit evaluations. The parents of a child with and assessment, can be very costly. Those with clinicians are well trained and frequently work ADHD, specialized insurance may find they have limits on their with schools, counselors, and physicians. Recent treatment focus) number of visits to a psychologist. Most insurance renovations have focused on increasing the types Web site: http:// carriers will not pay for assessment at all. A of services available to serve children, and the psych.uindy.edu/psc/ typical learning disability evaluation may cost up newly furnished play therapy room provides index.php to $1,500 in a private practice. Those without all the tools necessary to treat emotional and insurance are frequently unable to pay a weekly behavioral disorders in children. In addition session fee of $100 or more. The Psychological to individual therapy with adults or children, Services Center provides a low-cost option to the PSC offers couple and family therapy. community residents. Our mission is to provide —Nicole Taylor, School of Psychological Sciences

22 PORTICO WINTER 2004 Struck by Words

As far back as I can remember, I’ve been fasci- meaning. Here are a few of the words students nated by words. My first memory about words as discussed in recent classes: words stemmed from the song “The Garden.” dubs—doubles. This word can mean The lyrics begin, “I come to the garden alone, twenty-dollar bills or can describe wide while the dew is still on the roses.” They end with wheels. (Source: popular music) “And the joy we share as we tarry there, none melvins—nerdy persons. other has ever known.” The song was one of my (Source: TV program South Park) mother’s favorites, so I heard it often. What penguin—a diehard Linux fan. struck me was, “How did my brother Terry get dot-gone—a bankrupt Internet business. his name into that song?” chick lit—fiction popular among I soon realized that written words held young women. something special after I noticed the “funnies,” as e-waste—discarded electronic equipment. we called them, in the newspapers. I discovered that they made a lot more sense when I could get New words these days are most likely to come a family member to read them to me. Learning to out of youth slang, popular culture, technology, or read, of course, opened a new world about which some cross-cultural connection. You may wonder, to be curious. My interest became more earnest “Does anyone track this kind of change?” Indeed, when I was about twelve. I remember one several organizations do. The American Dialect summer trying to talk to my friends about the Society publishes “Among New Words” quarterly words “ingenuous” and “ingenious,” which I in its journal American Speech. Wired magazine had recently discovered. An obviously annoyed publishes a monthly article called “Jargon Watch,” Mary Jane McGuckin remarked, “Toni, you’re a edited by Gareth Branwyn. Dictionary makers, of walking dictionary.” Mary Jane considered this course, publish supplements with new words from an insult. time to time. The Oxford English Dictionary even Fortunately my curiosity about words, their solicits the public to submit occurrences of new origins, and their shifting meanings aids me in vocabulary. All living languages change; change is teaching a course called History of the English an inherent part of human language. —Toni J. Language. Each time this class (also known as Morris, Department of English English 350) is taught, students are assigned to notice new words they encounter in their daily reading and conversation. They are also to notice new meanings for old words. Compare the meaning of “mouse,” for example, in 1950 and in 2000. We all come acrosspenguin new words. Sometimes MELVINS they are new only to us and not to the language.dubs We try to figure them out from context or look them up if we are diligent or need the precise dot-gone

ALUMNI.UINDY.EDU 23 Undefeated 1953 Football Team Ralph Reiff, Ralph Davis, Tracy Smith Megyesi, and Pat Parks Undefeated team reunited 1994. Her coaching career began as head cross The members of the undefeated 1953 Grey- country and track coach at Mishawaka High hound football team returned to campus for a School from 1995-2002 and she is currently the head girls’ track coach at Penn High School. special dinner, where they were presented with commemorative letters recognizing the 50th Tracey was the Northern Indiana Conference anniversary of the school’s only undefeated Track and Field Coach of the Year in 1996, 1997, and 2003. She has coached seven IHSAA State Sports football campaign. This team was the Hoosier Update College Conference Champions, finishing with Track and Field Championship individual an 8-0 record. medalists, including two state runner-ups. Pat Parks ’83 is the Greyhound Club Head Coach Dave Shaw and players Abie Carter, Hal Cole, Dick Curtner, Myron “Tut” Football Coach of the Year. He was a football DeBaun, Russell Flatt, Joe King, Anastacio and track letterman for the Greyhounds. For nine years, he was an assistant football coach Martinez, Jack Nay, Dick Nyers, Willis Oldham, Dean Ransburg, Marvin Schlosser, and Charlie at Shelbyville High School. He then went to Taylor returned for the festivities. Franklin College, where he was an assistant for three years. Pat then went back to Shelbyville, where he has been the head football coach for Greyhound Club honorees nine years. The Greyhound Club presented five of its 2002- In two of the last four years, his teams have 03 awards during two home football games. reached the sectional finals. He has been a Kendall Virgin Kreinhagen ’01 is Greyhound member of the Indiana Football Coaches Club Basketball Coach of the Year. She is the Association for 21 years and in 2000 was an varsity girls basketball coach at Brebeuf Jesuit Indiana All-Star Assistant Coach. Preparatory School. In her first season as head Ralph Reiff ’80 is the Greyhound Club “I coach, she led Brebeuf to a 17-4 record. Kendall Person of the Year.” He is the program director had been an assistant coach for the previous two at St. Vincent Sports Medicine Center in India- years before taking over as head coach. She is napolis. Ralph is an inductee of the Indiana also a fifth grade teacher at Eastbrook Elemen- Athletic Trainers Hall of Fame and has been a tary School in Pike Township. recipient of the Most Distinguished Athletic Kendall was a varsity basketball letterwinner Trainer Award and the Distinguished Service at the University for two years, helping the Award from that organization. He is a recipient Hounds to the 2000 Great Lakes Valley Confer- of the prestigious Sagamore of the Wabash ence Tournament finals. Award, the state’s highest honor, as well. As an assistant at Brebeuf, she helped the Since 1982, he has been a part of the Colts, girls to a 29-3 record and sectional and regional Pacers, and NCAA athletic training staffs. Ralph’s championships. This past year, Kendall coached expertise earned him the honor of serving as two Indiana All-Stars and Indiana University Program Manager for Athlete Care at the 1996 signee Carrie Smith, two other NCAA Division I Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta. recruits, and four Street & Smith Honorable Jim Tonte ’85 is the Greyhound Club Mention All-Americans. Wrestling Coach of the Year. The former wres- Tracey Smith Megyesi ’94 is the Greyhound tling letterman has compiled an overall record of Club Cross Country/Track Coach of the Year. She 184-46 as a head coach, including a 126-18 mark was a four-year letter winner in both track and as head coach at Perry Meridian High School. cross country for the Greyhounds. She was an His teams have reached the state finals three of Academic All-GLVC selection from 1991 through the last four years. They were state runners-up in

24 PORTICO WINTER 2004 Jim Tonte Kendall Virgin Kreinhagen Matt Kohn, record-setting quarterback

2002 and semi-state champs the past three years. Hounds in Verizon Top Five Calendar Six wrestlers from the 2002 team are now The University of wrestling at the collegiate level. Indianapolis is tied Jim has been Team Indiana head coach for January 31, 2004 for fifth among all Hall of Fame Induction nine years and is a proud parent of a 12-year-old institutions with 18 son who is a five-time state champion and an All- Verizon® Academic Schwitzer Student Center American wrestler. All-Americans in the 2000-01, 2001-02, April 22, 2004 and 2002-03 Kohn cited in Sports Illustrated Senior Buffet Junior quarterback Matt Kohn earned publicity academic years. The Greyhounds had six Nicoson Hall in the September 29 edition of Sports Illustrated ® Graduated women’s golfer by passing for an NCAA II-record 645 yards in the Verizon Academic Courtney Tate receives her Greyhounds’ 59-52 overtime win over Michigan All-Americans in June 25, 2004 2002-03 after having Verizon Academic All-America Tech on September 20. Greyhound Club five in 2001-02 and a award from Faculty Athletic The aerial display broke 28 NCAA, Great Golf Outing Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and school-record seven Representative Dr. Ken Borden. Otter Creek Golf Course University records and tied three more. in 2000-01. Kohn and the Greyhounds wore silver pants Columbus, Indiana Verizon® Academic All-Americans, at home for the first time in almost a decade in 2000-03 recording a 22-19 televised win over Findlay. Rank Institution # July 29, 2004 1. Nebraska ...... 28 Angus Nicoson Golf Outing 2. Emory ...... 26 Royal Oak Country Club Cheer Hounds 3. Notre Dame...... 22 4. Truman State...... 19 5. University of Indianapolis ...... 18 August 25, 2004 Penn State ...... 18 Football Kickoff Luncheon Nebraska Wesleyan ...... 18 Pittsburg State [KS] ...... 18 TBA 9. Alabama ...... 16 10. Stanford ...... 15 November 2004 Arizona State ...... 15 Rensselaer Poly Institute ...... 15 Basketball Tip-off Gustavus Adolphus ...... 15 Luncheon 14. MIT ...... 14 TBA Kristie Minton, Erika Shellenberger, and Jennifer Trock. Purdue ...... 14 Kansas State ...... 14 The University of Indianapolis is well represented 17. Augustana [IL], Dayton ...... 13 on the 2003 Indianapolis Colts cheerleading Widener [NY] ...... 13 For more information squad. Kristie Minton, graduate student, and 20. Florida, Rice ...... 12 about these events or Jennifer Trock ’02 are both members of the elite St. Joseph’s [PA] ...... 12 the Greyhound Club, squad. They autographed 2003 Colts Cheerleader Wisconsin-Stevens Point...... 12 contact Matt Donovan calendars at Homecoming. at (317) 788-3359 or [email protected].

ALUMNI.UINDY.EDU 25 W e’re not done yet

Our goal for the “Scholars. Partners. Friends” campaign for the University of Indianapolis has been increased from $50 million to $65 million by 2005. The Board of Trustees made this decision following a wonderful contribution by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. I share the positive outlook of the trustees and embrace the new challenge. Further, I feel that the new goal is indeed attainable with hard work by us all. There is a great deal of excitement on the “Because of the education campus with a positive spirit everywhere you turn. I was energized when, at the start of the academic we and our three children year, President Jerry Israel instructed all campus personnel to “stretch and reach” to achieve excellence received at Indiana Central and make this campus a better place. To do this, we all must do our part. I ask that you help us in this College to start our life’s very important effort with your next gift. Let’s examine ways to reach your financial and estate planning goals while achieving your chari- work, we have been table giving objectives. This might be the time to consider a life-income plan such as a charitable gift considering giving a annuity or charitable remainder trust. Below are some competitive rates available to you in the form of scholarship. We thought it a charitable gift annuity. A charitable trust might be a nice way for you to discard a highly appreciated was time to do something asset (securities, real estate), avoid capital gains taxes, and establish a nice stream of income. It is important to know that these plans will allow you to transfer wealth to children and grandchildren too. about it. The University presented a program that Gift Annuity Rates for Two Lives fulfilled our desire. It —Joint and Survivor gives a tax deduction and Younger Age Older Age Rate a lifetime income. We are 60 61+ 5.5 happy it will provide 65 66-70 5.7 scholarships for future 70 70-71 5.9 75 76-77 6.4 generations.” —Ralph ’43 80 81 7.0 & Esther Coddington ’63 85 86 8.0

What’s the difference between a gift annuity and a charitable remainder trust? A gift annuity is a legally binding contact between you and UINDY. In exchange for gifted assets, we agree to pay you a fixed interest for your life or for two lives. A charitable remainder trust is a bit more technical, but we can work with your legal advisor to draft a trust in which you can place securities or real estate. The assets are then sold within the trust and invested accordingly so that you will receive income. You may also structure payments to your spouse or other loved ones. Both the gift annuity and the charitable trust will allow you to avoid capital gains taxes and ease your overall estate tax burden. If you feel a gift annuity or trust is not for you at this time, you might want to consider a bequest. Leaving assets to UINDY through a will is the most common method of planned giving and allows you to retain your assets until death, and with appropriate language in the will, you can designate how we are to use the gifted asset. I can provide you with sample language if you plan to have a will prepared soon. You may want to update your current will by executing a codicil, a separate document that is executed with the same formalities of a will. I can show you how. Whether it is a life-income plan or a bequest, we can direct your gift toward the campaign, provided you will be 65 years old by 2007. Again, we are not done yet! Let’s work together to “stretch and reach,” so we can make UINDY even better. You might be a first-time donor or someone who has contemplated “doing more.” Let’s begin by sharing information and understanding what goals you wish to accomplish in terms of financial planning and overall estate planning. You might be surprised just what you will be able to do for yourself, your family, and for the University of Indianapolis. Frankly, it is our turn to assist you with gifting plans that will be advantageous to you and your family. I look forward to talking with you soon. — David DeWitt, Director of Planned & Major Gifts

26 PORTICO WINTER 2004 1920s daughter Cathy Clifton 1960s University’s Board of ’78, seven grandchil- Trustees. He lives in Violette Miller Gray ’25 Marilyn Dixon Hawkins dren, and 13 great- Greenwood, Ind. died June 28. She lived ’60 has retired after 43 grandchildren. Norris in Waxahachie, Tex. years. She taught at lived in Palmyra, Ind. Mount Vernon High 1970s 1930s Helen Hanna Newcomer School and during her Donald Allan Cravens career taught music, ’70 passed away Aug. 7. Bertha Lammers ’43 died Sept. 1. She social studies, fifth and He is survived by his Gormley ’31 passed first taught in a one- first grades, and special mother, Anna M. away July 16. She taught room country school, education. She also Cravens ’44. Donald in Perry Township then taught elementary taught at IUPUI in lived in Franklin, Ind. Schools in Indianapolis grades before retiring in 1981. (Husband graduate education. for 13 years. Ora Davis ’71 passed John remembers her She lives in Greenfield. away March 19. He was Class Wilma Jane Clifton Shaul remarking how Agnes Hanson Bunce a minister of the Gospel ’34 died May 6, 2002. She classmates kidded her Notes ’62 ’66 died Sept. 20. for the Independent taught in schools in that her last name was She was a registered Christian Churches and Indiana as well as in Hanna and ICC was on nurse at Methodist Churches of Christ, Champaign, Ill. She is Hanna Avenue.) She is Hospital (Indianapolis) choosing to serve small survived by son David survived by John, three for 27 years before rural congregations in Shaul, three grandchil- sons, John, Gary, and retiring in 1978. Her Indiana. He was also a dren, and four great- David, and eight grand- survivors include public school teacher grandchildren. She lived children. She lived in daughters Deloris and guidance counselor, in Champaign. Rockford, Ill. Shotts and Patricia retiring in 1984. Ora is Dorothy Davis Busche Carol Jean Cox Griffith Gosnell. Agnes lived in survived by his wife, ’35 of Englewood, Fla., ’49 was selected for the Greenwood, Ind. Fayetta; three sons, passed away Sept. 17. She Lafayette School Richard and Mark Davis William Joseph had taught elementary Corporation’s “Wall of and Randal Storm, and Dennhardt ’62 passed school in Hardinsburg, Fame” on April 27 in one daughter, Pamela away Sept. 28. William Ind., for three years and recognition of her Storm Artis. He lived in was a retired auditor at in Jacksonville, Ill., for 28 outstanding school Holiday, Fla. Fort Benjamin Harrison years. She is survived by community service. She in Indianapolis. He is Jim Emrich ’71 has her husband, Henry lives in Lafayette, Ind. survived by wife Eva M. accepted a job with Busche ’34. Dennhardt. He lived in Northwest Evaluation 1950s The Reverend L. Wayne Indianapolis. Association as a client ’37 and Allene Davis Renaldo Savenelli ’52 enrollment specialist in Pamela Ormond Smith ’38 celebrated passed away on October Indianapolis. Jim and Anderson ’66 is senior their 67th anniversary in 30, 2002. A football his wife, Kathy Miller vice president for work- August. They live in the player during his Emrich ’71, live in force development at United Methodist Com- Indiana Central days, Amboy, Ind. Thomas P. Miller and munity in Franklin, Ind. he was a business teacher and coach for Associates in Louisville, Pamela Gunnoe Locke 36 years. He is survived Ky. She and husband ’71 spent more than 20 1940s by his wife, Kay, his Dr. Wayne R. Anderson years as assistant princi- Norris E. Trowbridge ’41 daughters Paula and ’66 live in Louisville. pal and principal at passed away July 24. He Lisa, and a grand- Limona Elementary taught high school daughter, Maggie. Mike Watkins ’68 School, Brandon, Fla. mathematics for 46 years finished first on Since 1994, she has in New Albany and Ronald A. Lynch ’55 Indianapolis Business supervised elementary North Harrison school and wife Maryrose Journal’s annual list of language arts and systems in Indiana. He Patton Lynch ’55 All-Star Real Estate reading for the district. is survived by wife Helen celebrated their 50th Agents for the fourth She missed contact with Stoneburner ’43, sons wedding anniversary on year in a row. He is the students and took the Donovan ’65, Harvey ’67, Aug. 29. Both are owner of Mike Watkins principal position at and Marvin, and retired teachers. They Real Estate Group Inc. Alafia Elementary. She live in Lowell, Ind. and serves on the lives in Seffner, Fla.

ALUMNI.UINDY.EDU 27 Steven R. Wittenauer ’71 A. Rex Sager ’74 is Patricia Anderson Wilson Mary Pribble Davidsen is superintendent of the superintendent of ’79 is president-elect of ’84 has been appointed Benton Community Beech Grove Schools the New Hampshire director of Indiana’s School Corporation in in Beech Grove, Ind. Music Educators Associa- Office of Environmental Fowler, Ind. He lives in He lives in Camby. tion. She is choral Adjudication. She lives West Lafayette. director for Souhegan in Noblesville. Robert B. Wingerter ’76 High School in Amherst Ronald K. Young ’71 is treasurer of Wheeler and lives in New Boston. is director of business Mission Ministries affairs at Heritage Board of Directors in 1980s Christian Schools in Indianapolis. He lives Indianapolis. He lives in Zionsville, Ind. Don T. Shirley ’80 is a in Noblesville, Ind. budget analyst at the Randall R. Fearnow ’77 Naval Air Depot in Douglas W. Branch ’72 was elected president of Jacksonville, Fla. passed away Sept. 13. the Pilgrimage Center Kathy Heiny Harter ’81 He was the salesman Board of Directors. He Karen Glasser Sharp ’85 is senior graduate for Arcadia Windows lives in Indianapolis. was named chair, board admission specialist for several years before of directors, for the at Butler University. retiring in 2002. He had Stephen J. Schug ’77 was Mental Health Associa- She lives in Fortville. been the vice president elected vice president, tion in Indiana Inc. of Guarantee Auto and South Madison Commu- Erin L. McCartney Karen works at Bose had been active in the nity Foundation Board McKinney & Evans LLP of Directors. He is a Hattabaugh ’82 ’84 lives Indiana National Guard. in Cleveland, Tenn. She with a concentration in He lived in Nineveh, Ind. certified financial labor, employment, and planner and partner with is in her second year teaching health science education law. She has Barbara Ehinger the firm Capital Analyst served as a board Fennema ’72 has re- of the Midwest in at Cleveland (Tenn.) High School. member of the Mental turned to Franklin Indianapolis and lives Health Association since in Pendleton. University, Columbus, Mike Davis ’83 is a loan 1997. Karen lives in Ohio, as instructional processor/office manager Indianapolis. design faculty. She lives George Woessner ’77 died September 1. George for Legacy Financial in Lebanon, Ohio. Services in Batesville, Ind. P. D. Willsey ’85 is head served in the Navy during of mortgage operations Polly Horton Hix ’72 World War II, participat- Mike and his family live in Bright, Ind. and senior adviser at has been elected to the ing in the Iwo Jima and Austin Group in Indian- Okinawa invasions. In Eiteljorg Museum Board Martha Middleton ’83 is apolis. He and his wife, of Advisors, Indianapolis. 1951 he began duty with a sales associate with Stacey E. Willsey ’85, live the FBI and following his She lives in Indianapolis. Century 21 Realty Group- in Greenwood, Ind. retirement was employed McCoun. She lives in Donald Mosby ’73 is a as a manager of security Indianapolis. Patricia Buchanan ’86 managing broker and for Public Service earned her Ph.D in vice president of agent Indiana, retiring in 1980. Larry Anthony ’84 is human performance operations at Thinking He is survived by his wife, director of purchasing from Indiana University. Beyond Realty. He lives Mildred; four sons, Tom, and document processing She is an assistant in Greenwood, Ind. Douglas ’75, Bill, and at American Legion professor in the School Rob; and three daugh- Gary G. Robinson ’74 ’79 National Headquarters in of Human Movement, ters, Vicki Beveridge, Indianapolis. He has also Sport, and Leisure is principal of Rosa Parks Becky Litke, and Bonni Edison Elementary in served as president of Studies in the athletic Garrison. He lived in the Greater Indianapolis training education Perry Township. He and Greenwood. his wife, Sue E. Crawford Chapter of the Society program at Bowling for the Preservation Green State University, Robinson ’76 ’93, live in David Beal ’78 is princi- and Encouragement of Ohio. Pat also lives in Indianapolis. pal of Maxwell Middle Barber Shop Singing in Bowling Green. School in Hancock America for the past County, Ind. He lives three years. He lives in Greenfield. in Fishers.

28 PORTICO WINTER 2004 Rex Joseph Jr. ’86 was Connie lives in one of five attorneys Indianapolis. John Thompson ’29 inducted in the Indiana Celeste Trier ’88 State Bar Association’s It was with much sadness that I learned of the passing of Dr. John Thompson first General Practice married David Hinko ’29 on August 8, 2003. “Dr. John” will be recalled for many of his achieve- Hall of Fame. Since on June 28. Celeste is a ments, and he was appropriatately recognized for them by his alma mater, 1988, he has been the practice facilitator for attorney for the board St. Vincent Hospital having been named distinguished alumnus in 1984. He was a practicing of the Indianapolis Pavilion A, and Dave is opthamologist in South Bend, Indiana, well into his ninetieth year. Airport Authority. He is a project manager for One of the good fortunes of my life was to have been for two years a one of 30 panel trustees Rolls Royce. The couple roommate of his son Dr. Larry Thompson ’63 (now a University trustee) for the Southern District lives in Indianapolis. during our undergrad days together at Indiana Central. As a consequence, I of Indiana and has David Lear ’89 opened became well acquainted with the family and was the recipient of much been the attorney for hospitality and graciousness from Dr. John and his wonderful wife, Faye ’30. the town of Homecroft Lear & Associates in Jan. 2003, a company As I write this, the Chicago Cubs have just won their first post-season since 1999. He and wife playoff series since 1908, and no one in heaven is enjoying that more than Carol live in Indianapolis. specializing in telecom- munications services. Dr. John. In fact, on the day that he suffered the stroke that would eventu- Eric ’86 and Sherry He lives in Spring, Tex. ally claim his life after 95 years, he had attended church (South Bend Jones Schoening ’86 Central United Methodist) that Sunday morning, August 3, then had announce the birth of 1990s returned to his condominium and turned on the television to watch his Grace Elizabeth, Jan. 8, Tracie Kennon Adams beloved Cubbies. 2001. She joins siblings ’90 and husband Kevin When I think of his devotion to the Cubs, I can’t help but recall a June Sierra, Marshall, and announce the birth of day in 1964 when I joined the entire Thompson family, including Larry and Faith at home in daughter Rebekah his wife, Janet, and Dr. John Jr. ’60 and his wife, Rita ’59, in attending a Wabash, Ind. Sherry is Christine on March 11, Cubs/Cardinals game in Wrigley Field. I, being the only Cardinals fan in the University’s PT 2002. Rebekah has a big among that group of seven, was less than humble when the Cards scored at doctoral program. She brother, Seth Kennon, is also director of physi- at home in Adkins, Tex. least one run in every inning that day and prevailed by a 15-2 score. But in cal therapy and sports Tracie is Adams family spite of my arrogance on that occasion, which had to be a true test of the medicine at Wabash resource manager. Her entire Thompson family’s graciousness, Dr. John was unflappable. And he County Hospital. Eric is husband has just had paid for my ticket! the design manager for returned from serving It must be stated that Dr. John was certainly devoted to more than the Our Sunday Visitor in the Middle East. Cubs. In fact, that dedication paled by comparison with his love for his Publishing Company in family, his church, and his alma mater, the University of Indianapolis. Huntington, Ind. Because of his generosity, as well as that of other members of the Thompson Carol Morrical family, there exists in the Schwitzer Student Center’s Health Center the Highsmith ’87 is now an Thompson Family Suite, a most appropriately named location given that assistant vice president three generations of Thompsons who have graduated from Indiana at United Fund Service Central/University of Indianapolis are medical doctors. in Indianapolis. In addition to Dr. John himself, other family members graduated Jan L. Clark ’88 is the from the University and went on to earn medical doctorates from Indiana new vice president of Ann Rillie Balaska ’90 University: John Jr.; Larry; Dr. John’s brother, Gene ’48; and Dr. John’s leadership development ’92 and husband John granddaughter, Michelle ’93. In fact, one could claim that four generations and human resources at are proud to announce of Thompson family physicians have been closely involved with the Univer- the YMCA of Greater the birth of Erin Mary, sity. Dr. John’s father, A. A. Thompson, was also a physician (Tyner, Ind.), Indianapolis. Jan lives born Sept. 16, 2002. and, while not one of our graduates, was one of the its most committed in Indianapolis. The family lives in trustees in the early years of its history. So while I personally have much for Fairland, Ind. Connie Hanahan which to be grateful because of the Thompson family’s role in my life, I also Molland ’88 ’92 is the Jill Sawchak ’90 is suggest that all members of the University family have benefited from the president of the director of accounting legacy of the Thompson family, and Dr. John’s life of service and commit- Indiana chapter of the at FinishMaster, Inc. in ment to his community epitomizes the University’s motto of “Education for National Multiple Indianapolis. She lives Service.” —Lynn Youngblood ’63, Senior Vice President and Provost Emeritus Sclerosis Society. in Fishers, Ind.

ALUMNI.UINDY.EDU 29 Jason ’92 ‘93 and Karyn Graves Eckstein Stacy Parrish Griner ’95 Michelle Gronning ’94 and husband Keith announces the birth of Winegardner ’92 ’94 announce the birth of daughter Maitlyn Reese, welcomed their third Kyle Alexander, May 27. who was welcomed home child, Caleb Cody, April He was welcomed home by sister Macy Rose. Stacy 29, 2002. Caleb joins by his brother-and-sister is an eighth grade science siblings Olivia Marie and twins, Katy and Kris. The teacher at Mt. Vernon Madison Elizabeth at family lives in Beech (Ind.) Middle School. Update your information home in Peru, Ind. Grove, Ind. They live in McCordsville. for Class Notes on the T. Scott Gilliam ’93 is vice Kimberly Hilton ’94 is an Troy Harris ’95 and his president and private adjunct faculty member wife announce the birth Alumni Web site: banking officer for the at Ivy Tech State College of their first son, Marc http://alumni.uindy.edu Harry Thibault ’90 Private Client Group at and Vincennes University Anthony, Aug. 7, 2002. married Nancy Rudhman National City Bank of in Indianapolis. She lives They live in Plainfield, Ind. in June 2002. Harry Indiana. He lives in in Shelbyville. works at Memorial Home Greenwood. Dawn Kozowski Keyler Care, South Bend, Ind. Connie Kester ’94 is a ’95 and Joseph Keyler ’96 They live in South Bend. Blaine ’93 ’95 and Jill staff physical therapist announce the birth of Hoeppner Guenin ’95 ’97 at the Watson Institute. their first child, Nicholas Jennifer Wagner announce the birth of She lives in Cranberry Joseph Alexander, on Bombrys ’91 announces their first child, Gage Township, Pa. Feb. 11. The family lives the birth of her daughter Thomas, Jan. 1, 2003. in Indianapolis. Gabrielle Elizabeth, Aug. Blaine is a pharmaceuti- Michelle Spitznagel 27. She has a big sister, cal sales specialist for Smith ’94 and husband Carrie Dragoo Klein ’95 Danielle Lynn. Jennifer AstraZeneca. Jill works Andrew announce the is owner of Art Amour, a is geriatric education at Hancock Memorial birth of their first baby, paint-your-own-pottery coordinator at Bowling Hospital and Health Joseph Robert, on July store, in Fishers, Ind. She Green State University. Services-Aquatics and 22. The family lives in lives in Indianapolis. Sports Medicine. They Indianapolis. The family lives in Jennifer Leeds ’95 live in Greenfield, Ind. and Toledo, Ohio. husband Adam announce Leanne Dean Fred Bagg ’94 received the birth of their second Cunningham ’92 is one of the highest honors child, Samuel Aaron, July 7. production planning in the public relations They live in Indianapolis. field when he was and budget manager for Erica Oehler inducted into the College Brown-Forman Distillery Chandrasekhar ’96 ’98 of Fellows, Public is in Louisville, Ky. She lives an occupational therapist in Elizabeth, Ind. Relations Society of America, in August. Fred for Chicago Public Schools. Krishnan Scott McKenney ’92 and is the director of commu- She and husband ’96 live in Chicago, Ill. wife Rachel announce nity relations for Saint the birth of Emma Claire, Francis Hospital and Pamela Browning Christopher Crum ’96 July 20. She joins her two- Health Center in Beech Cookingham ’95 and and wife Brooke announce year-old brother, Sean Grove. He lives in husband Curtis announce the birth of daughter Thomas. The family lives Indianapolis with wife the birth of son Ryan Lillie on July 1. They live in Avon, Ind. Mary Beth ’94, the Tyler on April 18. Pamela in Fishers, Ind. University registrar. is a physical therapist at Mike Oppy ’92 and Beth Community Sport Center. Chris Hamilton ’96 Walters Oppy ’95 ’97 Barbara Leary Coulter They live in Clovis, Calif. married Megan Fisk on announce the birth of ’94 is director of informa- June 7. Chris is a sixth their daughter, Katherine tion services for St. Tad ’95 and Kimberly grade teacher at Cardinal Mary, May 20. Katie was Francis Hospital in Beech Rahjes Frahm ’96 Elementary, Brownsburg, greeted by brother Jason Grove, Ind. She lives in announce the birth of Ind. Megan teaches third at home in Indianapolis. Beech Grove. son Brady Robert on June grade at White Lick 10. The family lives in Elementary School, also Greenwood, Ind.

30 PORTICO WINTER 2004 in Brownsburg. They live Kevin Siminski ’96 of Durango, Colo. She also Darene A. Trent Paul ’98 in Indianapolis. Indianapolis is interim lives in Durango. works at Ogletree director of operations at Deakins Law Firm as a Lisa Kirkpatrick ’96 ’98 Indiana Telecommunica- Scott ’97 and wife Angela paralegal. Darene lives married Byron Franz on tions Network. Falkner Snodgrass ’99 in Greenwood, Ind. May 3. Lisa is a pediatric announce the birth of physical therapist for Lisa Dunn Weaver ’96 Noah Carter on July 22. Donald E. Russell II ’98 is Anthony Wayne Services. and husband Jeremy The family lives in chief financial officer at Byron is a special agent announce the birth of Connersville, Ind. First Call Relocation Inc., with the Federal Bureau daughter Kaitlyn on June an agent of Bekins Van of Investigation. They live 28. The family lives in Elaine Terry Vail ’97 Lines in Indianapolis. in Indianapolis. Avon, Ind. and husband Aaron He completed his Ph.D. announce the birth of in accounting in June Lora McCormick ’96 is Rhonda S. Brown ’97 daughter Bridget Natalie, 2001 from Saint Regis serving as an officer on married Zebulant N. Dec. 15, 2002. She was University. He lives in the Y-Me National Breast Hudson Aug. 23. Rhonda greeted at home in McCordsville, Ind. Cancer Organization works at River View Indianapolis by sister board of directors. Lora Surgery Center, Marion, Victoria. John Schultz ’98 received serves on the University Ind. Zebulant works at a Ph.D. in anthropology alumni board of directors the F.C.C. of Indiana Inc. Camille Webb ’97 was from the University of and lives in Indianapolis. in Portland. They live in promoted to communi- Florida in August. He has Converse. cations manager for begun a tenure-track Andrew ’96 and Annette Walther Cancer Institute. position at the University Bogusz McDaniel ’96 Christopher Daggy ’97 In 2003, she was a co- of Central Florida as an announce the birth of married Joanne Fyffe on recipient of two EPIC assistant professor in the their son Nolan Andrew May 17. Christopher is a Awards from the India- department of sociology on June 13. The family director of therapy for napolis Chapter of the and anthropology. He lives in Indianapolis. Allied Health and Fitness International Association lives in Winter Park, Fla. Therapy. Joanne is a of Business Communica- biostatistician at IU tors. She lives in India- Natalie Reimann Serrao School of Medicine in napolis. ’98 ’02 will enter the Indianapolis. They live Speech-Language in Westfield. Ryan Yerkes ’97 is a sales Pathology graduate and inventory manager program at Temple Victoria Stumm Dalton at Frain Industries, University in the fall of ’97 ’01 is a clinical Addison, Ill. He lives 2004. She is taking psychologist at Compre- in Bloomingdale. prerequisite classes for hensive Mental Health the program. She lives in Services, New Castle, Ind. Abby Bond ’98 ’01 Effy Popov ’96 was Philadelphia, Pa. She lives in Greenfield. married Christopher married on May 31 to Schaney on March 16, J. Todd Vaught ’98 is the Matthew Euson. Matt is Rebecca Gilliland Deemer 2002. Abby works at resident director for Cory state sales representative ’97 and Michael Deemer Safeco Insurance as a Bretz Hall at the Univer- for 35 Inc. and head ’98 announce the birth of casualty claims adjuster. sity of Indianapolis and is wrestling coach at Xavier Michael on July Christopher is a sales taking graduate classes. Brebeuf High School. 21. Rebecca has com- associate with Modern Effy is a sales executive pleted her master’s in Glass & Mirror. They live James Baughn ’99 and and designer for PDA. communication studies in Indianapolis. wife Allisson announce They live in Indianapolis. at Ball State. Michael is the birth of son James a credit manager at Wells Stacey Aikins Nelson ’98 Harrison on Feb. 15. Shariq Siddiqui ’96 and Fargo Financial, India- is founder and director of James is a police officer wife Sobia announce the napolis. They live in San Diego Hippo-therapy- in Beech Grove. They live birth of daughter Safaa Greenfield. Equine Facilitated in Indianapolis. Ahmed on Aug. 17. Shariq Occupational Therapy, a is a member of the Uni- Samantha Huggins Larkin nonprofit corporation. Suk N. Chong-Hobbs versity’s alumni board of ’97 is a PRN physical Stacey and husband Laird ’99 is an accountant directors. They live in therapist at Mercy live in El Cajon, Calif. at Defense Finance Plainfield, Ind. Medical Center in Accounting Services in

ALUMNI.UINDY.EDU 31 Indianapolis. She lives became a manager of Steven S. Sherman ’99 their daughter Dylan on in Fishers. the McLeod Sports married Dena J. Deiser June 4. The family lives Medicine Department on June 14. Steven is a in Indianapolis. Katherine Spurlock in Florence, S.C. post-press technician Creech ’99 is director with the Daily Reporter in Dawn Mather Ingalls ’00 of rehabilitation at the Quentin Law ’99 was Greenfield, Ind., and is is a third grade teacher Memphis Jewish Home married to Melissa Ferris a DJ with WKWH in at Carrollton Farmers in Cordova, Tenn. Kate July 26. The newlyweds Shelbyville, Ind. Dena is Branch ISD in Frisco, and her husband, live in Indianapolis. a dental hygienist with Tex. She lives in Frisco. Jeremy, live in Bartlett. Dr. Dale Pleak in Absar Malik ’99 Mathew Jeffries ’00 gradu- Greenfield. The couple and Victoria Erb ’99 ’01 is a ated from Johnson & lives in Greenfield. Brianne Fenwick were member of the chronic Wales University in 2003 married May 24. Mathew pain team at Columbus with an MBA and is now Brian Werne ’99 and is employed at General Regional Hospital in the assistant restaurant Mendy Hill ’00 were Electric. Brianne works Did you know the first Columbus, Ind. Vickie manager at Audrey’s married on March 1. at H. H. Gregg corporate Distinguished Young also works with a Restaurant at Johnson Mendy is a senior account offices. The couple lives Alumni Award was biomechanist and golf and Wales Inn in supervisor at Dittoe in Rensselear, Ind. pro in developing a Seekonk, Mass. He lives Public Relations, and presented in 2002 to Penny L. Kline ’00 has swing analysis program in East Providence, R.I. Brian is a presale corecipients Jennifer that incorporates technician at Cigna been promoted to art Kimberly S. Page ’99 Tackett ’98 and physical therapy. Vickie Health Care. They live director at Young & married Dale A. Gauck Laramore, Indianapolis. lives in Greenwood. in Indianapolis. Theodore Maple ’96? on June 7. Dale is a cattle She lives in Indianapolis. Amanda King Frank ’99 buyer for MoPac in is director of sales for Pennsylvania. They live 2000s Emily Lefforge ’00 was the Residence Inn by in Lancaster. Chad Bussell ’00 and married to Dustin LeMay Marriott Anaheim Heather Gwin ’00 were on June 22, 2002. The Resort Area, Anaheim, married April 12. Chad couple lives in Avon, Ind. Calif. Husband Brian is is an import brokerage Brian P. Lyle ’00 completing his Univer- specialist with Eagle has sity of Indianapolis Global Logistics. Heather been promoted to database analyst III at degree requirements in is a customer service California. They live in representative at a local Walker Information. Upland, Calif. dancewear manufacturer He lives in Indianapolis. and is pursuing a Phillip J. Russell ’00 and Michael Hines ’99 and graduate degree in Tara L. Wion ’01 were his wife, Beth Porten- Michelle Pressler interior design. The married on July 5. Tara Hines, welcomed home McKinney ’99 and newlyweds live in is a science teacher at their first child, Maria husband Scott announce Indianapolis. Elizabeth, born July 8. the birth of their son Glendale Middle School The proud family lives Spencer Thomas on Dorothy Schaefer in Salt Lake City. Phillip is a third-year law student in Plainfield, Ind. December 2, 2002. He Carothers ’00 and her joins big brother Logan husband, Joseph, at the S. J. Quinney at home in Indianapolis. announce the birth of College of Law, Univer- their daughter Ava on sity of Utah. They live in Trent Qualkinbush ’99 March 6. The family lives Salt Lake City. has been promoted to in Greenwood, Ind. assistant vice president of Anna Schlemmer ’00 is a information services at Nicholas A. Cosgray ’00 systems administrator at Indiana Members Credit ’02 is a physical therapist the Worth Collection Union in Indianapolis. at Methodist Sports LTD. She lives in Trent lives in Greenfield. Medicine Center. He Indianapolis. Jennifer Moreau John lives in Indianapolis. ’99 and Paul John ’00 Monica Schmitt ’99 of Sherry Allen Sheren ’00 announce the birth of Indianapolis announces Stacy McCarty Guill ’00 and husband Mike Mikayla Moreau on the birth of daughter and husband Brad announce the birth of April 26. Paul recently Madison Elisabeth. announce the birth of son Rhett Michael on

32 PORTICO WINTER 2004 In 2002, Joseph R. Koenig ’72 lost his seat as southern Indiana’s Bartholomew County prosecutor—a post he had held since 1978. August 12. The family Kasey L. Mauck ’01 and But he didn’t have to ponder long about his lives in Bicknell, Ind. Damon A. Stansberry next career. The next day, Governor Frank ’03 married July 26. O’Bannon called, asking him to head the new Dustan Smith ’00 has Kasey is a radiation Department of Gaming Research, created to accepted a graduate therapist at Saint research and analyze data and public policy fellowship at Ball State Joseph Hospital in issues relating to all aspects of gambling in University in Muncie, Kokomo, Ind., and Indiana. And as if he weren’t busy enough, Ind., to pursue his Damon is pursuing a Koenig was recently appointed executive master’s in chemistry doctorate in physical while working with therapy at the University director of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, an agency that represents teachers at Indianapolis of Indianapolis. He is all components of Indiana’s criminal and juvenile justice systems. Public Schools on the employed at St. Vincent In this capacity, he oversees the state’s planning agency for criminal Globe Project. He lives Hospital and Carmel justice, juvenile justice, traffic safety, and victim services. The Institute in Yorktown, Ind. Rehab in Indianapolis. develops long-range strategies for the effective administration of Indiana’s They live in Elwood, Ind. Leslie Smitley ’00 criminal and juvenile justice systems and administers federal and state funds married Chad Zeisig Jacob O’Neill ’01 and to carry out these strategies. on June 21. Chad is a wife Trisha announce the His “day jobs” keep him hopping on behalf of Indiana taxpayers, but he consultant pharmacist birth of their son, Keegan keeps it all in perspective. “I literally grew up at Indiana Central College,” with Pharmerica, Inc. Jacob, on Feb. 15. Jacob said Koenig. “It is a big part of who I am today.” When Joe was a young boy, She is a certified public is a teacher for Wabash his father, the late Reverend Robert W. Koenig HD ’63, was pastor at accountant at Ent & City Schools (Ind.). The University Heights United Methodist Church and served as campus minister. Imler CPA Group, PC. family lives in Roann. They live in Fishers, Ind. “Our family lived in the parsonage across from campus until I was 12,” Daniel F. Rexroth ’01 is a he said. “All my friends were professors’ or preachers’ kids like me.” He and Mandi Clossey ’01 of visiting assistant clinical his friends hung out in Dr. Brooker’s back yard and played pick-up baseball Indianapolis was professor at Indiana on land now occupied by the library. His father’s office on campus was in the promoted to tax University School of basement of old Buxton Hall, so he delighted in seeing the beautiful compliance specialist Medicine. He lives in building erected in its place, the Stierwalt Alumni House. at Ernst & Young LLP. Indianapolis. When it was time for college, he and his siblings, Mark ’76 and Callie Teresa Montgomery Kevin Smith ’01 is the ’80, continued the family tradition by earning degrees at Indiana Central. Heltsley ’01 is a physical property manager for the Joe’s grandmother earned a teaching certificate in 1911 and his mother, therapist at Murray Homestead Guarantees, Kathryn (Deal) Koenig, graduated in 1945. Joe turned down partial football Calloway County LLC. He lives in India- scholarships at West Point and Dartmouth to play for the Greyhounds. Hospital in Murray, Ky. napolis. Among his many athletic achievements, he was an All Indiana Collegiate Joseph C. Hornett ’01 Aaron J. Wehnert ’01 was Conference tight end in 1972 and earned the mental attitude award. married Jessica M. Jett sworn in as an officer of He has served on the University’s alumni board and board of trustees on July 12. Joseph is a the Greenwood, Ind., and was a member of the Varsity Club. He also met his wife, Karen (Chase) supervisor at Allison Police Department on Koenig ’71 ’73, a nursing graduate, while both were students at Indiana Transmission Division Aug. 1. He lives in Central College. Joe went on to earn a degree from the Indiana University of General Motors. Greenwood. School of Law at Indianapolis. They raised two children, Kristen and Ryan, Jessica is an interven- in their hometown of Columbus, Ind., from which Joe now commutes to the tional radiology tech- Andrew Alexander ’02 State House each day. nologist for University married Mary Maddux Hospital. They live in Aug. 15. Andrew is a Brownsburg, Ind. personal trainer and is We recognize and share in the grief of those members of the University of Indianapolis family enlisted in the U.S. Army. with ties to the family of Indiana Governor Frank O’Bannon, who died September 13. Chad Leeper ’01 has He leaves for flight moved from Dallas, Tex. school in January 2004. Son Jonathon L. O’Bannon is a 1992 were close friends and associates of to Fort Collins, Colo., The newlyweds live in graduate with a B.S. in political science. Frank and Judy O’Bannon for 35 years. and is pursuing a master’s Indianapolis. Former law partner at O’Bannon, Funk & The Reverend Esther Wilson ’74 served degree at Colorado State Simpson in Corydon, Ind., was the late as pastor to the O’Bannons at their University. Arville L. Funk ’55 and his widow, hometown church, Corydon United Rosemary (Springer) Funk ’55. Methodist Church. Rev. Wilson’s Business associate Randolph E. West ’64 husband is alumnus William Wilson ’73. is editor and publisher of the Corydon Dr. Stephen Graham, associate professor Democrat, owned by O’Bannon Publishing. of history and political science, Gene E. Sease ’81 HD ’89, chair of Sease worshipped with the governor and first Gerig & Associates and University lady at Central Avenue United Methodist president emeritus, and his wife, Joanne, Church in Indianapolis.ALUMNI.UINDY.EDU Allison M. Hill ’02 Angelita Rodriguez ’02 Erin L. Giesler ’03 is married David Ricketts was married Aug. 19 to a registered nurse at Aug. 9. Allison works at Achraf Khanboubi. She Methodist Hospital. Riverwalk Village as an is a match support and She lives in Indianapolis. occupational therapist. development specialist David works at Ace for Big Brothers and Brian D. Gootee ’03 is the Mortgage as a loan Big Sisters of Central owner of Gilles Cycling & officer. They live in Indiana. Achraf is an Fitness in Indianapolis. Fishers, Ind. associate professor at He lives in Indianapolis. Kelly School of Business, Gail Kibiger ’02 is a IUPUI. They live in Amy M. Herr ’03 is a Wendy S. Behnkendorf clinical therapist at Indianapolis. physical therapist at ’02 and Ryan Galyen ’03 Hamilton Center in Henderson Orthopedic were married Aug. 2. Terre Haute, Ind. She Erin Miller ’02 married Medical Group in Portico welcomes your Wendy is a social worker lives in Greencastle. James Shaffer July 5. Henderson, Ky. She photos with accompa- for Speedway Community They live in Indianapolis. lives in Evansville, Ind. Daphne R. Kivett ’02 Schools. Ryan is a nying news for Class married Matthew G. Stephanie Szafarczyk ’02 Andrea Lefforge ’03 is computer technician Notes sent to the Office Whitmire on June 7. Both completed her master’s teaching third grade at for Brownsburg Commu- Daphne and Matthew are in school psychology Avon Elementary. She of Alumni Relations. nity Schools. They live in their second year at from Ball State University lives in Avon, Ind. All original photos in Brownsburg, Ind. the University of Dayton and will complete her will be returned to School of Law. They live education specialist Todd W. Nobbe ’03 Amy L. Bumgarner ’02 is an auditor for the you. Please submit a in Kettering, Ohio. degree at Ball State. is a physical therapist at Indiana State Board of University of Chicago She lives in Valparaiso. color or black-and- Colleen Klank ’02 is a Accounts. He lives in Hospitals. She lives white print or a high- director of Day Nursery, Kelly Brennan ’03 is a Greensburg, Ind. in Chicago. quality digital image, Community Child Care registered nurse at Center in Clayton, Ind. Methodist Hospital in Sarah E. Spate Morrison sent as an attachment, Amber Dorsey ’02 was She lives in Clayton. the cardiovascular critical ’03 is a nurse practitioner married to Jason Trump at Southside OB-GYN in to [email protected]. May 10. Amber is a care unit. Kelly lives in Todd Nobbe ’02 is Indianapolis. She lives in Sorry—reproductions student in the Krannert Indianapolis with her an auditor for the Indianapolis. School of Physical son, Devon Anderson. of newspaper clippings Indiana State Board of Therapy at the University cannot be used. Accounts. He lives in Sonya K. Baker-Hallett Lisa Gugel Osterman ’03 of Indianapolis. Jason Greensburg, Ind. ’03 is a philanthropy has been promoted to works as a Ford techni- consultant at JCCF in project manager at the cian in South Bend, Ind. Tiffany L. Richards ’02 Franklin, Ind. She lives new Fountain Square They live in Argos. ’03 married Michael in Franklin. Center, a partnership Kaltenmark June 14. project between the Tiffany is a graduate Stacey Dietz ’03 married Southeast Community student in physical Brad Bailey on July 12. Services, HealthNet Inc., therapy at the University Stacey works as a full-day and the University of of Indianapolis. Michael kindergarten instruc- Indianapolis in providing is assistant director of tional assistant at Mary healthcare services to the annual giving at Butler Bryan Elementary in community. She works University. The couple Perry Township in with faculty to incorpo- lives in Indianapolis. Indianapolis. rate service learning into courses and with students A. Brooke Rode ’02 and Leslie Flueckiger ’03 looking for volunteer Randall J. Hooper ’03 is project management or service learning married July 19. Brooke associate for Concentrics opportunities. teaches kindergarten at Research, LLC in Steve Fulton ’02 is the Westlake Elementary Indianapolis. Leslie William Travis Owens ’03 information technology School. Randall is an lives in Indianapolis. is a fifth grade teacher at director for Coles Public accountant at Katz, Skiles Test Elementary Relations. He lives in Sapper and Miller. School in Lawrence Indianapolis. They live in Indianapolis. Township, Indianapolis.

34 PORTICO WINTER 2004 Submit news for Portico / Request alumni information Tell us about the important milestones in your life and we’ll pass the news on to your classmates! Use this form to submit information about a wedding, new child, Chris G. Price ’03 is a July 12. He is on staff new job or promotion, honors and achievements, and any other news you want to property manager, at Zionsville High share. Photos are welcome and may be published if space allows. When you send leasing agent, and realtor School, where he is news of weddings, please include wedding date, spouse name, and occupations. for First Asset Realty & Key Club sponsor and When you share birth announcements, please include the baby’s full name, birth Management. He lives in freshman girls’ basketball date, and any siblings at home. Indianapolis. coach. They live in Westfield, Ind. First, Middle/Maiden, & Last Name: ______Tiffany Rife ’03 is a volunteer coordinator Samantha A. Southerland Grad Year: ______E-mail Address: ______at Hospice Preferred ’03 is an eighth grade YES, I want to receive the monthly Alumni E-news. Please include me in the Choice, Indianapolis. special education teacher e-mail directory. She lives in Southport. at Carmel Junior High School. She lives in Preferred Mailing Address: ______home work Jessica R. Roberts ’03 is Indianapolis. an editorial assistant at New Home Information the Legislative Services Stephanie Tura ’03 is Street Address: ______Agency for the state of a tax associate for City, State, Zip Code: ______Indiana. She reads and Pricewaterhouse Coopers. edits bills being drafted She lives in Indianapolis. Country: ______Phone: (______) ______for introduction to the Fax: ______E-mail: ______House and Senate. She Annette L. VanKirk ’03 lives in Indianapolis. is a kindergarten teacher New Employment Information at Central Elementary in Employer Name: ______David M. Sharp ’03 is an Indy’s Pike Township. She English teacher at Fulton lives in Napoleon, Ind. Job Title: ______Junior High School of Street Address: ______Erin Wakefield ’03 is a Wayne Township. He City, State, Zip Code: ______lives in Indianapolis. chemist at Indianapolis Water Company. She also Country: ______Phone: (______) ______Deidra Wingerter Smith lives in Indianapolis. Fax: ______E-mail: ______’03 is a teacher in Zionsville Community Carrie A. Witte ’03 is an News to share: information technology Schools. She lives in ______Lebanon, Ind. project coordinator at Duke Realty Corporation. ______Samuel Smith ’03 and She lives in Indianapolis. ______Jamie Nash were married Check if a photo is enclosed.

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At its August and October meetings, the 27 directors enhancing outreach to and facilitate interaction among reported on subcommittee meetings held during the international alumni. summer. All committees implemented action steps to expanding programming and services to graduates of achieve the goals for the board’s seven strategic objectives. the last decade. Highlights include: To help launch many of these initiatives, a graduate enhancing the Alumni Association’s database capabilities. intern position was approved, and Carrie Burchfield ’99 ’03 increasing alumni programming where large groups of joined the Office of Alumni Relations in October. alumni reside. If you are interested in serving on the Alumni Board enhancing alumni communications via Portico and the Web of Directors or nominating a fellow alumnus or alumna, expanding the participation base of alumni fund-raising. contact Monica Woods, Director for Alumni Relations, at continuing efforts to recognize alumni of distinction (317) 788-3295 for more information. Elections for terms through the Honors & Recognition programs. beginning June 1 will take place this spring. broadening alumni outreach to prospective students. Their next meeting, open to all alumni, is Tuesday, strengthening alumni outreach to the University student January 13, 2004, at 3:30 p.m. Contact the Office of Alumni body through creative services and programming. Relations if interested. establishing a career resource service for alumni and soon-to-be graduates.

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