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Portico: Winter 2004 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.
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