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Students get it “Wright” the first time Students aspiring to careers in scriptwriting or TV production were given new options for a hands-on capstone experience this past academic year. Two interrelated courses resulted in a 44-min- Virtual worlds: Much more ute pilot for the TV series, The Wright Report. The courses were conceived and than fun and games developed by lecturer Susan Kelly. With her background in film studies and script- you hear the term “virtual world” and think of bleary-eyed geeks writing, Kelly guided students in writing camped out in front of computers for hours on end, think again. and then producing a quality television I Virtual worlds — online, immersive environments and games that mix real- episode suitable for broadcast. f world characteristics with fantastical elements and allow users to interact with potentially The process started with a fall semester millions of other users — have grown beyond the stereotype of hardcore escapism. They’ve advanced scriptwriting workshop for an gone mainstream; they’re now played by casual Web users and gamers. And the creation of hour-long dramatic television series. Kelly virtual worlds has spread beyond Silicon Valley, to the halls of academia. provided the series “The faculty at IU are among the world’s tional expert on virtual worlds, Castronova concept and basic leaders in the creation and use of virtual and was an economics professor at California character profiles. synthetic worlds for both research and edu- State University, Fullerton. For years he As a group, the cation,” says Dmitri Williams, an assistant wished social scientists could rely on empiri- class fleshed out the professor at the Annenberg School for Com- cal data like natural scientists do. concept, pitched munication at the University of Southern “If you have a natural science problem, ideas, and devel- California. like physics or chemistry, what’s the first oped the plots and IU faculty and students—including thing you do? You do an experiment,” he character arcs for telecommunications professors Edward Cas- says. “In biology, you take a couple of 12 episodes. Each tronova, Lee Sheldon, and Steve Krahnke— petri dishes and you pour iodine in one and writer was ultimate- have forged this reputation by working on don’t pour iodine in the other, and you ly responsible for a several virtual worlds in recent years. These see what happens to the bacteria. You can’t full episode script, worlds are among the first developed by uni- really do that in social science,” especially at and along the way, (continued on page 6) versities, and they are redefining the genre. the national and global scale of most social “The fact that we have at least four proj- problems. ects [at IU] of people making virtual worlds In order to conduct experiments at the In this issue using student labor is, to my knowledge, global level, he decided to create his own unprecedented globally,” Castronova says. world. He laid out the vision for a virtual “It’s four ahead of anybody else.” world based on the works of William Shake- 5 • Game Zombies speare: in a pastoral village, players would A virtual petri dish talk with Falstaff, play cards with Nym, and 7 • Q&A with Herb Terry For Castronova, virtual worlds are more learn about the Bard and his plays. 10 • Sound Bites: firsthand than games—they’re large-scale petri dishes. Castronova and his team, which included alumni stories Before he became an associate professor several IU students, received a $240,000 of telecommunications at IU and an interna- grant from the John D. and Catherine T. (continued on page 4) departmental news

New scholarships reward,encourage excellence Three scholarships, presented for the first with the opportunity to participate in a The first Chairman’s Award recipient, time in April 2008, reflect the breadth of conference or industry trade show beyond Matthew Bregger, BA’08, clearly met the the department’s curriculum. They were the borders of the university,” he said. parameters. Graduating Phi Beta Kappa funded by the generous gifts of people Doctoral student Xiaofei Wang, MA’06, with a double major in telecommunications whose careers involve distinct industries but MA’07, received the inaugural award of and art history, Bregger provided leadership are all related to the department’s academic $500 for travel to two conferences, where and expertise in several advanced produc- offerings. she presented her research on the eco- tion classes and worked in the department’s nomics of foreign language media. Wang production lab. He looks forward to Tom and Jay Darragh Confer- completed double master’s degrees in 2006 building a career in production or post-pro- ence Support Endowment in telecommunications and economics and duction and has various freelance projects Thomas and Josephine Darragh, both conducts research in collaboration with already to his credit. friends of the department, established the Professor David Waterman. She is a native Conference Support Endowment. Tom of Xi’an, China. After she completes her Jeri Taylor Prize for enjoyed a career in the telecommunications doctorate, her goal is to teach and conduct Scriptwriting industry and taught as an adjunct instructor research in the U.S. before returning to Jeri Taylor, BA’59, is a prolific television in the department for almost 10 years. “We China. She wants to put her work to use, scriptwriter and producer best known for established the gift to provide a student assisting developing countries. her contributions to the Star Trek series and is an Emmy recipient in 1994 for Star Trek: Chairman’s Award The Next Generation. Taylor wanted to sup- ➤ These new awards The $1,000 Chairman’s Award recognizes port the IU Telecommunications Depart- a senior telecommunications major for ex- ment while encouraging budding script- represent a 30-percent ceptional academic performance coupled writers. The inaugural Jeri Taylor Prize for increase in the number with activities or scholarly endeavors that Scriptwriting was presented in April 2008 of scholarships presented clearly further a student’s career goals. In- to the winner in the scriptwriting category dianapolis-based Creative Street Media annually. of the department’s annual Media Showcase Group — a venture founded by Steve Competition. The top three scripts were But with more than 800 undergrad- Katzenberger, BA’77, and Dave Smith episodes of The Wright Report (see cover uate majors, the department sees — supports the award. story). Winner of the Taylor Prize ($1,000) these 10 scholarships as only the Katzenberger is a member of the was Brett Harris, BA’08, principle writer Telecommunications Alumni Wall of Fame beginning of a concentrated effort of the episode that was produced as a pilot. who actively supports the department, Second place went to Casey McClatchey, to recognize the intellectual and provides internship opportunities, and BA’08, and Sharquita Sims, BA’08, placed creative excellence of our students. mentors many students. Smith wanted third. to honor his father and sister, both IU For information about scholarships, graduates. contact Legene White, (812) 855-7086.

Game Studies Area Certificate added to curriculum

From handheld Nintendos the size of a Edward Castronova, author of Exodus Designed for students not majoring in BlackBerry to massive, multiplayer, online to the Virtual World: How Online Fun Is telecommunications, the certificate attracts role-playing games that engage thousands Changing Reality, teaches “Multiplayer creative students from a variety of academic simultaneously, electronic games are every- Game Design.” Thom Gillespie, who initi- disciplines including informatics, general where. Keeping pace with this burgeoning ated the department’s adoption of game studies, English, and music. Such students field, the department now offers an under- design courses, teaches “Introduction to may hope to work in game-related fields graduate Area Certificate in Game Studies 3D Digital Modeling and Animation.” Lee with vigorous economic growth. DFC for students who want to focus on design- Sheldon, author of Character Development Intelligence, a strategic market research and ing and building interactive games. and Storytelling for Games, teaches “Theory consulting firm, predicts that worldwide The certificate requires 28 hours and Practice of Game Design.” videogame and interactive entertainment of course work and allows students to The interdisciplinary character of the revenue will reach $57 billion in 2009. combine telecommunications classes with game certificate reflects the nature of games Such predictions are encouraging for designated courses in theatre and drama, and game design. “I like the prospect of General Studies Degree-student Downey. computer science, fine arts, and music. working in a field that combines [some] of He says such growth “gives [me] hope that In the Telecommunications Department, my personal interests – computers, games, there is a job out there for me in this excit- faculty members known for their research art and music,” said Zachary Downey, who ing field.” and creative work in the field teach many of plans to earn the certificate. —Jeanne Myers, academic advisor the game studies classes. MultiVisions Conference offers top-notch experience

2008 MultiVisions panels by the numbers The Department of Telecommunications heartily thanks the panelists of the 2008 Mul- ➤ students attended. 380 tiVisions Communications Conference, held ➤ 25 professionals from 12 different April 4. Learn more at http://www.indiana. cities served as panelists. edu/~telecom/multivisions2008. ➤ 140 informational interviews took Brand Aid: Marketing/Advertising/ place. Media Relations ➤ 60 undergraduates planned the Moderator: Professor Rob Potter conference. Panelists: Amy Krider, BA’99, Dream- Jim Krause Works Animation; Lloyd Wright, BA’76, Vicki Boutwell, BA’95, Fleishman Hillard; 230 attendees ➤ WFYI; Steven Gilbert, Big Tree Concepts; Liz Dee, BA’96, Creative Street Media consumed a free Jeff Smith, BA’76, Carlson. Group; Laura Sanchez, Radio Disney. lunch of four 6- foot subs. Roll the Credits: Production YouInnovate: Interactive Media Moderator: Professor Susan Kelly Moderator: Professor Norbert Herber ➤ 12 scholarships, totaling $8,000, Panelists: Don Worsham, BS’70, free- Panelists: Phillip Tadros, Metroproper; were awarded. lance audio engineer; Richard Cormier, Mark Kindred, BSMus’91, Ars Nova ➤ 11 Media Showcase Competition Ringside Creative & Buzz Imagery Group; Interactive; Veronica Gonzalez, BSMus’02, winners celebrated. Marla Hudnall, BA’00, CSI: NY; Lane MS’04, Electronic Arts; Spencer Stuart, Lucatorto, NBC Studios; Hunter Cov- MS’08, GameZombie.tv. ➤ $7,300 in sponsorships from 20 ington, BS’00, “My Name is Earl”; Matt Rookies in the Big League contributors made the event possible. Radecki, Different by Design Productions. Moderator: Professor Bryant Paul ➤ 800 promotional MultiVi- Not Just a Pretty Face: Women in Media Panelists: Liz Williams, BA’03, MTV Net- sions pens were distributed to Moderator: Professor Julie Fox works/Nickelodeon; Emily Hard, BA’05, promote the conference. Panelists: Kathy DiToro, BA’82, Camp- fig media;Stephen Turchyn, BA’05, bell Mithun; Michele Darling, BSMus’92, Creative Street Media Group; Kristin Su- ➤ Innumerable jobs, internships Long Island University; Jennifer Belknap, ermann, BA’03, ESPN; Nicholas Blewett, and mentoring resulted. BA’00, Turner Entertainment Networks; BA’06, National Geographic.

MultiVisions 2008 sponsors We couldn’t do it without you.

Telecommunications is pleased to recognize the companies and individuals who provided substantial financial support for 2008 conference expenses. • Creative Street Media Group — sponsor of the Media Showcase • Optimus — underwriter of the MultiVisions dinner • Paul J. Caine, BA’86 — underwriter of the Networking Luncheon • Anthony L. Williams, BA’87, Williams Production Services — supporter of the Production Panel • TIS/Tichenor Publishing — all printing provided for the 11th year • Smithville Digital, Cortina Productions, IU Alumni Association, IU Arts and Sciences Career Services, WTIU/WFIU, and IU Student Television • Fox59 and WYFF • David, BS’72, and Marilyn Shank, BSEd’73, of Shank Public Relations • David T. Jones, BA’91, Sean N. Smith, BA’95, and Andrew D. Thompson, BS’90, of Third Street Partners • Tara Carroll-McKee, BA’79, Bruce D. Feniger, BA’83, Dennis S. Green, BA’86, Michael Hayes, BA’88, Andrew Lennie, BA’99, Paul Molin, BA’02, Connie Terwilliger, BA’77, and Lloyd Wright, BA’76 Put your name on this list! Contact Legene White at [email protected] to underwrite MultiVisions 2009.

Virtual worlds (continued from page 1)

MacArthur Foundation to build their world, Arden—named after the Forest of Arden in As You Like It. But Arden was, in Castrono- va’s words, “insufferably boring.” The team had focused so hard on creating an authentic Shakespearean world that players didn’t stay in the world long enough for Castronova to conduct experiments. So the team developed Arden II: London’s Burning. Based loosely on Richard III, Arden II allows players to roam medieval London as humans, elves, or wizards. They go on quests and battle ghosts and mon- sters. But they still learn about Shakespeare, and they may unknowingly participate in a social experiment. Castronova’s first experiment withArden tested the law of demand: the more a product’s price increases, the less people will buy of it. Forty-three IU telecommunications students were randomly assigned to play one Through a $250,000 McArthur Foundation grant, the virtual world Arden came alive. The of two versions of Arden. Unbeknownst to world, shown in the screen-shot above, has given rise to similar research initiatives in the the students, the games were slightly differ- department. Lee Sheldon’s Londtontown, featured in the cover photo, is one example. ent; healing potions sold for 15 gold pieces in one and 30 gold pieces in the other. In the game with the more expensive potions, Victorian Era into a world where fictional players bought 43.1 percent fewer than the characters and historical figures will co-ex- players in the other game did. ist. Professor Moriarty and Dracula will “What we proved was that fantasy games battle for control of London’s underworld. could be used to study large-scale social Professor Challenger and Charles Darwin questions at a certain level of generality,” will debate the theory of evolution before Castronova says. Arden’s success opened the searching for dinosaurs in South America. Players will be able to take part in these door to another project, tentatively called Krahnke Sheldon Greenland. Players will be clan rulers in adventures and experience other elements These profes- the late Stone Age, forced to confront the of Victorian life, like going to balls. And, of sors are making “tragedy of the commons” as they choose course, they will learn: “[Players] are going research through whether to use resources to serve individual to be presented with literature, science, virtual worlds a interests or the common good. and math within the context of the world,” reality. Castronova believes that virtual worlds Sheldon says. like these represent a new frontier for social Edification through entertainment is not revolutionary, but Sheldon’s approach to The goal of the scientists, and he started IU’s Synthetic ARG is to promote storytelling is. Eschewing the belief that Castronova Worlds Initiative (http://swi.indiana.edu) health and fitness. to take advantage of these opportunities. storytelling has to be linear, he developed an approach called “modular storytelling” Sheldon and his colleagues are designing the “[Virtual worlds] will be an obvious way ARG as one of many possible plug-ins to a to do research,” he says. (outlined in his book Character Develop- ment and Storytelling for Games) that allows similarly themed virtual world. players to experience the story in any order Sheldon came to IU to build Londontown An entertaining approach to and to share his vision for storytelling with education they want. The game adapts to their choices, making the story coherent and the game students. “I got into writing for games be- Lee Sheldon, an assistant professor of tele- highly re-playable. cause people said you really can’t tell stories communications, game designer, and former With help from grad students and col- in games,” he says. “I want people to come Hollywood writer and producer, followed leagues, Sheldon is developing a vertical slice out of here saying you can.” a simple mantra when designing his latest of Londontown—a small but fully functional Educating better citizens game: “Entertain them and they will learn.” section of the world—to show to poten- Since joining the department in 2006, tial investors by the end of the 2008–09 Many, if not most, Americans don’t know Sheldon has worked on three virtual worlds: academic year. what Congress actually does, don’t under- Quest Atlantis (http://atlantis.crlt.indiana. In the meantime, he’s working with two stand how a bill becomes law, and don’t edu), an IU School of Education project for IU colleagues on a grant-funded alter- know how to effectively influence the children ages 9 to 15; the United Islands nate-reality game (ARG) in which teams political process. To Steve Krahnke, these (see below); and his masterpiece, the enter- of IU students will receive messages and are signs that Americans need more civics taining and educational Londontown. clues from Web sites and other sources education. Londontown will combine events, and then complete real-world challenges. “We spend more time teaching kids how literature, and lore from throughout the to drive than we do teaching them civics,” he says. But Krahnke is one of several people working on a project that will teach students about representative democra- Gamers become Zombies; cy—and their role in it—by putting them in the driver’s seat. United Islands is the tentative name for win Webby Award a multiplayer, online game that is being Forgive us if we brag a little about our with excellent equipment, allow us to be developed by the Center on Congress students’ award-winning Web site: stronger than competing, big-budget sites. at Indiana University. Middle and high GameZombie.tv. There’s a tremendous amount of enthusi- school students will play the citizens, con- In April 2008, GameZombie.tv was se- asm in the department.” gressional representatives, lobbyists, and lected as a Webby Awards honoree. Hailed “The most egregious fallacy about the journalists of a vast, mythical island chain as the “Oscars of the Internet” by the New business of game journalism is that all we do whose governmental structure mirrors York Times, the Webby Awards honor excel- is sit around, play games, and review them,” that of the United States: each island-state lence on the Internet, including Web sites, he said. “But that is so, so wrong.” To sends one or more representatives to the interactive advertising, and online film and produce a successful Web site, Stuart’s crew Main Island, the game’s Washington, video. The 12th Annual Webby Awards writes original game video scripts, conducts D.C. — judged by the International Academy of advanced editing, creates motion graphics, Throughout United Islands—which Digital Arts & Sciences — received nearly and produces music and sound design. To will also be available to the general pub- 10,000 entries from more than 60 countries bring it all together, factor in production lic—players will work together to address and all 50 states. Of these, fewer than 15 management, Web design and program- simplified versions of real-life issues like percent were deemed official honorees. ming, business strategy, viral marketing, and global warming, immigration, and health More recently, GameZombie.tv was search-engine and social-media optimiza- care. They’ll even tackle the UI equivalent named an official YouTube partner, an tion. of an oil crisis. Outside the game, students honor awarded only to prolific producers of In fall 2008, the department rolled out will apply what they learn to real-world ac- original content. a new advanced production workshop cen- tivities. The cumulative result is a lesson in GameZombie.tv is a video-game review tered on the site and taught by Stuart. In civic participation, compromise, how the Web site created and run by students in the the course, students are expected to signifi- U.S. Congress works, and other aspects of Department of Telecommunications. It’s cantly enhance their practical understanding representative democracy. the brainchild of master’s student Spencer of videography and post-production while “These games have the ability to foster Stuart — perhaps better known by his staying abreast of the most current game creativity and curiosity, and force the kids online alter ego, Spencer Striker — and the industry news. to think up solutions that other people focus of his graduate degree in the depart- The subject matter might be “just may not have thought of before. That’s ment. games” but these students are directly ap- really what democracy needs,” Krahnke The GameZombie site is a multimedia plying their academic understanding and says. By participating in United Islands, showcase that centers on the video gaming creative skills to pre-professional projects “there is the potential for them to be bet- world. Stuart’s vision from the beginning that will position them for “the game of ter citizens.” was to combine “game journalism” with life.” — Legene White The Center on Congress is partnering cutting-edge entertainment. The site fea- with companies, students, and IU faculty tures video-based game reviews that employ members, including Krahnke, to develop the best possible lighting, motion graphics United Islands. A telecommunications and stylish visual effects, as well as professor and WTIU’s director of national interviews with major figures from the game program development, Krahnke is execu- industry. GameZombie covered events such tive producer of the game’s video modules as the Game Developer’s Conferences in and a related TV documentary about San Francisco and Austin and the World Se- democracy in the Information Age. ries of Video Games in Louisville, Ky. And The Center has received grants of in summer 2008, it covered the invitation- $445,000 and $100,000 from the Corpo- only E3 Media and Business Summit, the Recognition by ration for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and largest and most high-profile gaming event the Webby Award the AT&T Foundation, respectively, and is in the world, as well as GenCon, and PAX. puts GameZombie. submitting a prototype of United Islands Stuart serves as GameZombie’s executive tv in the company for more CPB funding in late 2008. producer and creative director. But it takes of industry leaders Krahnke says the game will take at least about 30 other IU students to produce such as Amazon. two or three years to complete. and edit the content. Stuart oversees a core com, eBay, iTunes, Krahnke, Castronova, and Sheldon team, which is led by seven managers, in- Google, FedEx, agree that virtual worlds are going to cluding a lead sound artist, a producer, and CNN, NPR, Flickr, become more common as sources of a director of business management. Wikipedia, and entertainment, education, and research. As “Our multimedia skill base in the The Onion. Krahnke says, “I really do see them as the telecommunications department is very future.” strong,” Stuart said. “Those skills, coupled

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Wright report (continued from page 1) The Wright Report is a dramatic each learned to provide and accept construc- series focusing on the host and tive criticism and the arduous process of writing and rewriting. The end result was production crew of a popular, 12 polished episodes from the series’ pilot to finale. socially conscious reality show. With the start of spring semester, a new It follows the charismatic host group of students—this time with production expertise—was challenged to produce David Wright and his produc- the pilot episode. The class gave advanced tion crew as each week they students the opportunity to hone skills, build their portfolios, and provided a collab- do a story on ordinary people orative working environment similar to that found in dramatic television series produc- making extraordinary efforts tion. The actors were students from IU’s to “do the right thing.” Department of Theatre and Drama along with actors from the Bloomington community. The show was shot in high definition, Norbert Herber’s class and we stayed on using Telecom’s equipment, studio, depart- budget thanks to students who learned pro- ment offices, Kelly’s own kitchen, and other duction management from Steve Krahnke. locations. The Wright Report is the culmination of our The creation of The Wright Report was other advanced classes.” particularly significant for senior student So, what’s next? The Wright Report, both Brett Harris who wrote the episode that was in script and video form, will be entered in Brian Watts, who worked on production chosen for production. “This was a unique film festivals, particularly the college divi- design, summed up the experience on The opportunity,” said Harris. “I was involved sion of the Academy of Television Arts and Wright Report Web site: “In order to be a in rewriting the script as a pilot, develop- Sciences competition. The combination of ‘well-oiled machine,’ you have to get your ing the characters and story, and then was courses will be offered again in 2008-09, hands a little greasy.” allowed to see these characters come to life. with some modifications. And Kelly hopes Kelly, who served as executive producer, In an earlier semester I had taken Scriptwrit- it will become a permanent addition to the reflects, “The writing and production of ing I with [instructor] Kalynn Brower and curriculum, alongside other advanced pro- ‘The Wright Report’ was only possible absolutely loved it. However, the process duction courses. because of the excellent training students of sitting around a table with other aspiring The perfection-seeking students who had received in the progression of telecom- writers and bouncing ideas off each other formed the project’s first crew best sum- munications classes, from beginning to got me more excited and helped define my marize the process of getting it “Wright” advanced. Production professors such as career path.” this first time around. “I considerThe Ron Osgood and Jim Krause and writing Actually producing the TV pilot turned Wright Report experience the pinnacle of my professors Kalynn Brower and Lee Sheldon out to be more grueling and time-consum- academic career,” said student Brett Harris. must be credited for teaching the funda- ing than students expected. The class was “Classmates became co-workers, and co- mentals. The sound designers came from scheduled to meet Mondays from 5:45 p.m. workers became friends.” — Legene White to 10 p.m. with the goal to shoot five pages of script. But shooting never wrapped until well after midnight; all this for just 3 credits. Student news briefs Caleb Levell, Page Louisell, Joe Mar- “For students still studying the craft, it tinez, Lauren Mayber, Aaron Mervis, was an enormous wake-up call,” said Kelly. Telecom welcomes 14 Adam Peterson, Erica Weiss, John C. “They learned the importance of preproduc- Weston, and Taylor Zitman. tion, the difficulty of creating an environ- to Honors Program Tober earns NAB ment that looks real, and the truth to the The Telecommunications Honors Pro- expression, ‘Hurry up and wait.’” gram provides students the opportunity to scholarship Senior Mary Cho, co-producer, con- enroll in special advanced seminars, work curred. “Students devoted at least 20 hours Telecom major Seth Tober was awarded on an independent project during senior the prestigious Harold E. Fellows a week to the class. I just looked at it as a full year, and to graduate with the “honors” time job. It was my first class where we each Scholarship by the National Association distinction. Students take 12 departmen- of Broadcasters (NAB). The Fellows had one role throughout the entire semester, tal honors credits, design and complete a and the class depended on each student to Scholarship of $1,250 goes to stu- thesis project under the supervision of a dents who have worked or interned at fulfill that role. It was definitely a team prod- professor, and must maintain a grade point uct; no one person better than the other.” an NAB-member station and exhibit average of 3.5 in Telecommunications and superior academics, experience in cam- In striving for the best-possible product, 3.3 overall. Harris learned that “it is always important to pus or professional broadcast settings, The department welcomes the following integrity, and a well-articulated sense of have a plan A, B, C, D, and E when it comes students to the Telecom Honors Pro- to production. Obstacles can constantly oc- personal and professional responsibility gram: Alba Berdala, Nathaniel Gold, Chris and focus. cur and it is vital that you put yourself in the Headley, Eric Kelly, Yoon Young Lee, best possible position to succeed.”

Faculty News

Telecommunications’ own ‘service’ mechanic by Legene White

With 36 years at IU, Professor Herb Terry is the “senior statesman” of Telecommu- nications. In April, he became president of the Bloomington Faculty Council, the most visible faculty service position any member of our department has held. Telecomment sat down with Herb to discuss his many service positions, as well as his love of automobiles. Telecomment: What does the president of the Bloomington Faculty Council do and how did you get selected for the position? Professor Terry: The Bloomington Faculty Council is the elected group of faculty that Legene White develops policies on matters reserved to the Herb Terry in one of his many collectible cars, a 1991 Chrysler/Maserati TC. Only 7,301 faculty under our constitution such as cur- were manufactured, all between 1989 and 1991. riculum, admissions, grading, and promotion and tenure. I think I’ve been given the Telecomment: So, you’ve been giving back automobiles. I still have my 1963 Corvair opportunity to serve as president because, for many years? that I drove as a student at Stanford. I’ve after many years of working in faculty gov- restored it as a show car, so it’s in better Terry: Service has always been my highest ernance, the BFC believed I had the experi- shape than when I drove it! My most re- priority here at IU, although that’s a bit ence and judgment to step into the job. cent purchase is a 60-year-old Ford 8N trac- eccentric at a research university like ours. tor to bush hog my three acres. But it died Telecomment: So, the President of the Over the years, I think I’ve served on just already after the first half acre. Hopefully it’s BFC is more-or-less the official head of about every committee of the BFC. So just the old battery. the Bloomington Faculty? I’ve influenced educational policies toward Terry: Yes, but it’s more than that. The students and the faculty (for the better, I Telecomment: How did you get started in BFC president is also automatically one hope). The most rewarding thing I’ve done auto repair and restoration? of two co-heads of the University Faculty was a few years ago when I developed and Terry: I grew up in southern California in Council, which serves the faculty body for then ran the College’s Global Village Liv- a family of modest means and we couldn’t all eight IU campuses. So, when policies ing-Learning Center in Foster Quad. Think afford to replace old cars and machinery. As are made that govern all of IU, those come Collins, but smaller and focused on prepara- a carpenter, my father didn’t want to mix out of the UFC. As far as the Trustees are tion for 21st-century global living. It was grease with wood grains, so I became the concerned, I’m the “voice of the faculty” great fun and put me in very close contact family mechanic. Even after so many years at their meetings and a point of contact for with some wonderful IU students. working in academia, I think my upbringing issues of concern. I get called upon a lot by Telecomment: Tell us about your teach- has kept me grounded and allowed me to the media to “speak for the faculty,” some- ing. Your difficult courses in media law understand students from all backgrounds. thing that’s often pretty hard to do because were both loved and dreaded by students Sure, I love the opera and cultural and intel- of our diversity. for years. lectual pursuits, but I’m also a regular at races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Telecomment: Why did you agree to serve? Terry: Well, with immersion in service and Terry: Well, not for the money or for the directing the Global Village, I am out of the Telecomment: Do you see any connection power! I do it, frankly, out of gratitude to business of teaching law and have mostly between your work and your hobby? IU and, for that matter, to other universities taught media ethics. I’m still very much Terry: Absolutely. My goal with the two with which I’ve been associated. I’m a first- committed to educating young adults and councils is to continue productive, collab- generation college student and my life has to looking out for the public welfare in orative relations with the trustees, the IU been shaped dramatically and much for the general. For instance, I perform community president, and campus leaders. Many issues best through my experiences as a student at service with the local jail population and in- next year will be driven by budgetary con- Stanford and the University of Minnesota tend to continue volunteering when I retire. straints. The university is one big complex and then, for many years, here at IU. Doing Telecomment: I understand you have machine. If you tinker with one part, it will this kind of work is my way of giving back quite a fleet of cars and enjoy collecting affect all the other parts. I don’t operate to the improvement of higher education, and tinkering. from an abstract notion of the ideal univer- since higher education institutions — espe- sity but with an underlying understanding Terry: Whether it’s a hobby or compulsion, cially IU — have given so much to me. of the mechanics of a university with many I restore “special interest” and collectible moving parts and many stakeholders. Children and media specialist Martins joins faculty

There’s a new face in the Telecom “neigh- and the media, Her research, particularly gathering data borhood.” Nicole Martins joined the faculty and under the in elementary school classrooms, has been this fall, bringing her newly minted PhD, her guidance of a supported by the Fred Rogers Memorial research specialty of children in the media, second mentor, Grant from the Academy of Arts and Sci- and a dedication to teaching. Professor Barb ences Foundation. Martins grew up in Massachusetts and Fields, Martins “I am not a naysayer of television,” attended Northeastern University in Boston. pursued the remarks Martins. “I watch a lot of TV. After It’s easy for her to relate to exploratory area for her all, my profession depends on staying in students because, like many freshmen, she PhD. touch with the media!” The first-genera- started college with no idea of her major. She Within the tion American grew up cooking with her blindly enrolled in Professor Richard Katula’s broad field of Martins Portuguese mother, and she enjoys traveling, public speaking course and credits him with children and me- especially when travels are paired with dining engaging her intellectually in the study dia, Martins’ research focuses on portrayals in good, unusual restaurants. of communications — which became her of social aggression (e.g., backstabbing, ru- Martins brings passion and commitment major. Her Northeastern degree included a mor spreading, social exclusion) in children’s to both her research and her teaching. She cooperative education component in public television programming. Violence and physi- has won several top paper awards at confer- relations and her first employment was in a cal aggression in TV are widely scrutinized, ences and was named a University of Illinois small PR firm. However, Martins became but relatively little attention has been paid to Excellent Teacher. restless with the industry. “I just couldn’t aggression that is more covert and relational “As an academician, you set yourself up get excited by the absurdity of promoting in nature. Social aggression can be damag- to be a student for life,” reflects Martins. ‘clam chowder in a can’ while living in a city ing to self-esteem, social status, or both and “Teaching about media is a rewarding renowned for its fresh chowder.” causes emotional rather than physical harm experience for me, because many of my And so she began a masters program at to the victim. Martins’ research has found students will be parents in the future. If I the University of Illinois at Urbana-Cham- that portrayals of social aggression are more can encourage some of them to think more paign. “I loved returning to school and prevalent than depictions of physical aggres- critically about their families’ media habits within one semester knew that I’d be aiming sion on children’s favorite shows, and that when they become parents, then I will have for a PhD,” Martins said. She was particu- exposure to socially aggressive content is made important contributions to the lives of larly affected by a course about children significantly related to use of these behaviors children.” —Legene White in the classroom. Faculty FLASH! Our faculty members are hard at work. Along with teaching, they conduct research, produce creative and artistic material, write papers, apply for grants, present at conferences, author books and chapters, and more. We’ve highlighted select accomplishments below. For a complete list, see http://www.indiana.edu/~telecom. Ed Castronova received a $320,000 grant esting three-year term as associate dean for journalism, communication and media. from the Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta research in the College of Arts and Sciences. Mike McGregor was promoted to full and Cleveland to build Greenland: A Per- Ron Osgood led 12 students on a two- professor. He has served the department as sistent Political Economy in the Age of Iron. week tour of Japan as part of a summer director of undergraduate studies for many The browser-based virtual world will be 2008 experiential documentary class. They years and teaches courses in telecommunica- used to study the emergence of money. His captured images and sounds to produce tions industry and management and policy. new book, Exodus to the Virtual World: How short documentary stories on Japanese He’s a regular teacher of an intensive fresh- online fun is changing reality was published culture. man seminar class, “You Can’t Say That on in November 2007 by Palgrave Macmillan. Lee Sheldon is co-principal investiga- TV, or Can You? The Limits of Free Speech Julia Fox was selected to join IU’s Fac- tor of project funded by the Robert Wood in America.” ulty Colloquium on Excellence in Teaching Johnson Foundation with $185,000. The Matt Pierce, BA’84, JD’87, who has (FACET). FACET is a community of faculty project is designed to evaluate how game taught in the department since 2003, is now that advocates pedagogical innovation and interventions influence physical activity and a full-time lecturer. He brings his knowledge fosters personal renewal in the commitment other relevant healthy behaviors among as an Indiana State Representative to the to student learning. college student populations. To assess this, classroom, teaching telecommunications Jim Krause, AS’85, BA’86, MSEd’92, Sheldon and others will create The Skelton policy as well as introductory courses in is editor of Wilderness Plots, an hour-long Chase, an alternative-reality game, which will industry and management. documentary that aired on WTIU this be made available in many locations at IUB. Rob Potter, PhD’98, received tenure spring. Five noted singer-songwriters wrote and promotion to associate professor. He’s songs based on short stories penned by Celebrating faculty promotions director of the department’s Institute for Indiana author Scott Russell Sanders. The Mark Deuze received tenure and promo- Communication Research. Potter taught project examines the process of writing and tion to associate professor. Deuze has a “This is Your Brain on Media,” a course for the historical roots of our culture. joint appointment as professor in journal- the summer Intensive Freshman Seminar Annie Lang joyfully returned to full-time ism and new media at Leiden University Program. teaching and research in the department, in The Netherlands and has given lectures having completed an instructive and internationally and internationally in the fields of Alumni Notes

he served as vice president of plays in a bluegrass band, Foggy a 20-year career as a TV news Before 1960 corporate relations, he took Gulch. He recently produced anchor/reporter with WRTV Samuel P. Simmermaker, on consulting assignments for the band’s album Fogged In, Indianapolis and KPRC Hous- BS’54, is the sports director for Florida International Univer- which can be found at CDBaby. ton. He continues to freelance White River Broadcasting in sity and the U.S. Agency for com. Hughes lives in Oakland for networks and cable on major Columbus, Ind. He received the International Development in El and can be contacted at eric@ news assignments, including 2007 Media Award from the Salvador and Paraguay. Arfield foggygulch.com. Hurricane Katrina and the 2008 Indiana High School Baseball writes that his love of travel Dennis R. Neary, BA’75, is elections. His next project, Coaches Association for his out- — he has been to 41 coun- the owner of Neary Creative in The Colors of Uganda, follows standing coverage and publicity tries at last count — remains Indianapolis. In 2007, American a dozen African orphans who of high-school baseball. Simmer- undiminished. However, given Public Television distributed realize their creative skills for maker lives in Columbus with the hassle of today’s air travel, his documentary, A Blackfeet the first time in an oil painting his wife, Frances (Rider), BS’57, he writes that he prefers to jour- Encounter, to PBS stations na- art class. MAT’65. ney via the National Geographic tionwide. Neary writes that the Steven A. Ransom, BA’78, In 2007 Arlene Neubauer channel on cable television. He film has since been viewed by MS’80, is director of student Martin, BA’59, won the annual has also mastered a new digital 122 million people, according activities at Prairie View (Texas) Ken Harvey Award from the remote and, remaining true to to data from American Public A&M University. In May 2007, American Federation of Televi- the values gained from IU men- Television. Neary, who filmed he began a term as treasurer for sion and Radio Artists. She has tors and teachers of journalism, the documentary primarily on the board of directors of the Na- sung on thousands of television he surfs cable and wonders how a Blackfeet Indian reservation tional Association for Campus and radio commercials and has people like Keith Olbermann in northwestern Montana, also Activities. Ransom has worked appeared in the filmsEveryone and Bill O’Reilly can call them- served as producer and writer in the student activities field for Says I Love You and A Walk to selves “journalists.” Arfield can for the film. He lives in India- more than 20 years. Remember. Martin, whose pro- be contacted at george@arfield. napolis. Jonna Busse MacDougall, fessional name is Arlene Martell, net. Karen-Cherie Cogane, BA’77, MAT’81, JD’86, is has also sung jingle solos for In February 2007, Timothy BA’76, is a dance teacher at assistant dean for institutional Chiquita Banana, Mr. Coffee, J. Singleton, BS’69, MS’74, Yeshiva University in New York advancement at the IU School and McDonalds. She lives in became general manager of City. In July 2007, she was se- of Law–Indianapolis. She is also New York City. WBAA Radio in West Lafayette, lected for membership in Who’s co-founder and president of Ind. Previously, he served for Who of American Teachers and Outrun the Sun Inc., a not- 1960s 18 years as general manager Educators, recognizing her work for-profit organization that she Terrill D. Albright, BA’60, of WEKU Radio at Eastern in teaching ballet and jazz dance formed with fellow IU alumnae JD’65, officially retired in 2005, Kentucky University. Singleton’s at Yeshiva University’s Stern Anita Busse Day, BA’84, and having worked as an attorney for wife, Barbara (Houk), MS’72, College for Women. Cogane Marci A. Reddick, BA’78, the law firm Baker & Daniels in retired from the Kentucky writes that she received her JD’84. Day serves as executive Indianapolis. A past president of Department of Education in master of arts degree in dance director of the organization, the Indiana State Bar Asso- September 2007 and now serves education from New York Uni- and Reddick serves as legal ciation, he continues to remain as an educational consultant. versity, specializing in teaching counsel. Three other IU gradu- active with the organization and The couple has three children higher education. She lives near ates currently serve as board also serves as an arbitrator for and seven grandchildren. They Manhattan, where she choreo- members — Keeter Davidson the American Arbitration As- live in Lafayette, Ind. graphs and teaches ballet pri- Sechrist, MD’80; Mary J. sociation. Albright recently pub- vately. Cogane can be contacted Tempel, MSN’97; and Steven T. lished an article titled, “When to 1970s at [email protected]. Holland, MBA’83. Outrun the Mediate, When to Arbitrate, and Tim L. Gardner, BA’71, is a Daniel T. O’Rourke, BA’77, Sun recently received a Golden When to Go to Court,” which correspondent with the Herald- won the Platinum Award for Triangle Award from the Ameri- appeared in the book Inside the Tribune in Sarasota, Fla. He Highest Individual Achievement can Academy of Dermatology, Minds: Mediation and Arbitra- writes that he recently enjoyed at the 2008 Houston Inter- honoring the not-for-profit’s tion Best Practices, published sharing stories about former IU national Film Festival. One of efforts to encourage sun safety by Aspatore Books. He and his Bloomington professor Dick the most prestigious festivals of and reduce the incidence of mel- wife, the late Judy (Stoelting), Yoakam with a young journalism its kind in the U.S., the event anoma and other skin cancers. BA’64, have two children and graduate and Fort Myers, Fla., has catapulted the careers of The organization also hosted the three grandchildren. Albright reporter who was a recipient of former winners such as Steven fourth annual Outrun the Sun lives in Indianapolis and can the Richard Yoakam Scholar- Spielberg, George Lucas, and Race Against Melanoma, a col- be contacted at terry.albright@ ship at IU. Gardner lives in Fort the Coen brothers. The award lection of competitive and non- bakerd.com. Myers. recognizes his documentary competitive runs that took place George Arfield, BS’60, Eric A. Hughes, BA’74, is filmThe Pledge, which traces the on the IUPUI campus in June lives in New York City with his managing director of Simplex- events and aftermath of a 2005 2007. Proceeds from the event wife, Pam. After the sale of the ity, a Web-development firm in fraternity hazing death at the helped fund the Outrun the Sun French metals and aerospace Berkeley, Calif. He founded the University of Texas. O’Rourke (continued on page 12) components company where company in 1997. Hughes also has turned to film direction after ((sound bites)) The Sound Bites column tells brief stories of alumni and friends who have strengthened our department’s academic mission. Their individual contributions range from financial gifts to gifts of talent, from mentoring a student or visiting campus to deliver a lecture, to hiring students and alumni for internships and jobs. Compiled by Legene White

Arlene Neubauer Martin, BA’59 Studio singer and performer, New York City Arlene, who performs professionally as Arlene Martell, is best known for her jingles. If you ask, she’ll gladly sing the jingles for Jell-O, Mr. Coffee, Chiq- uita Banana and the ‘Mean Joe Green’ Coke spot that plays every year on Superbowl’s Best Commercials. (Find it on YouTube.) She always wanted a Hrastar career as a singer but chose the radio- TV major at IU because she was afraid that studying opera at the School of Martin Brian Hrastar, BA’96 Music would “ruin her sound,” which was jazz and pop. “My mind is flooded with memories from the very special, for- Senior Producer and Internship Coordinator, Optimus, Chicago mative years in the old quonset hut [that housed the radio-TV de- Brian started at the post-production house, Optimus, as an partment]. Professor Jack Sheehan insisted on professionalism. He intern. His talent has been recognized with multiple promo- knew how hard the competition would be out in the world and tions, first to assistant editor before becoming a senior producer he prepared us for it,” she remembers. “One day he took me six years ago. aside and said, ‘Arlene, you’ve got a real possibility of a successful “Commercial post-production combines the creative, the career, but you’ve got to have your nose fixed — you’re not tele- technical and the business/client aspects of the field,” he says. genic enough.’ I took care of it the very next spring break!” “The 30-second commercial is a unique format. To tell a com- “My heart is at IU,” Arlene says. “That’s why I’ve been increas- pelling story that ‘sells’ a product in such a short duration is a ing my financial support over time and will continue to do so each tough creative and technical challenge. The workplace is a fast- year.” Go online to read the Indiana Alumni Magazine feature paced, work hard/play hard environment.” about Arlene or hear her Each year, Brian organizes a team of colleagues to judge jingles online. entries in the annual Media Showcase Competition. Optimus is a

➤ major annual sponsor of the MultiVisions Conference and hires student interns. And Brian makes a personal financial contribution each year. “Telecom provided a well-rounded degree and was instrumental in molding me into the professional I am today,” he said. “Continuing to give back is the least I can do.” Ernie Nims, BA’65 Financial Consultant, Financial Network, Highland, Ind. Ernie first came to IU in 1959 for the Indiana High School Broadcasters’ Convention. He dreamed of announcing ball games on the IU Sports Network. Ernie obtained that goal, thanks in part to his mentor, Professor Dick Yoakam. “Yoakam was phenomenal … a mentor to all of us in news, sports, and broadcast journalism. He put us into situations and emphasized being a professional right away.” In 1997, Ernie helped craft the Dick Yoakam Technology Endowment. “It means a lot to me to honor Dick in this way because he shaped my working life,” Ernie says. Proceeds were used to convert the academic studio and production facilities to high definition in 2007, and the fund will continue to provide the newest technologies in perpetuity Ernie still loves sports and regularly attends IU football and basketball in addition to reporting on high-school sports for Munster Cable Access. He’s worked the public address for Munster High School boys and girls basketball for more than 20 years. And after nearly 30 years as a stockbroker, Nims Ernie quips, “I’m still watching the standings every day — the S&P and the Dow.”

10 Paul Molin, BA’02 ESPN Feature Producer, Bristol, Conn. In six short years, Paul has enjoyed an “insane career path with ESPN.” And he opens the door to current students’ sports production dreams by regularly hiring IU Telecom students as assistants for the ESPN X-Games in Aspen and Los Angeles. “I don’t always know the students personally when they get hired on but I know that I can recommend them with confidence, and they have never let me down.” “I have traveled the world, gone snowboarding with Shaun White, interviewed Michael Jordan, talked with Nicholas Cage at his home in LA, zoomed 180 miles an hour around Indianapolis Motor Speedway and even won an Emmy Award for my work in 2005,” he says. “None of this would have been possible without learning multiple aspects of the business while at IU.” “I learned stuff that I never thought I would use again … but it has come up and people ask ‘How do you know that?’ And honestly, in this business it is the little things that get you noticed. This year I wrote a check to Telecom and I am thrilled to be in a position that I can now give back.”

➤ ➤ Paul received an Emmy Award last year for his work with ESPN, only one highlight of what he calls an “insane career path.”

Molin

Connie Terwilliger, MS’77 Kori Racine Wees, BA’04 Independent voiceover talent, 42nd Street Creative Services, San Diego, Calif. Senior Media Buyer, Anheuser-Busch, St. Louis Connie came to Telecom to learn the video business and earn a master’s degree. “I worked A Telecom class project at WTIU-TV covering the city council meetings might have given Kori with the old TK-11’s in the ‘bread’ truck. We had the competitive edge in a turret lens on the camera in the back. If you landing her very first job. were switching the focal length at the wrong time, A young graduate, she you got a very odd shot and a director yelling in supports the department your headset.” because she believes her “I now work full-time out of my home studio education in advertising with ISDN and phone patch as a voiceover talent, and media has given her an providing voice tracks to clients around the world. edge to advance quickly. The variety is great – I do eLearning, commer- “I had the privilege Wees Terwilliger cials, podcasts, telephony, marketing pieces — even of learning media planning cartoons.” and buying from Professor Walter Gantz. His class Connie supports the MultiVisions Conference and, since 1997, has was very challenging, but it got me excited about made an annual contribution. “We are not going to be around forever media and it’s what I pursued after graduating,” Kori and need to pass on at least part of what we have learned,” she said. “Yes, says. “The final group project was a media plan for technology will change, but what we learn is how to interact with others, Subway Restaurants. When I interviewed for jobs, I lead others, learn from others, and find the right solutions. Teaching the submitted the plan and I believe that’s what helped next generation is important.” me get the job over the other candidates.” “Even though [production] is not ultimately the path I chose, it was really fun to learn the behind- Hear the many voices of the-scenes aspects of production and work with the Connie at http://www. props, cameras, and switch board. … Is there even a switch board anymore or is it all digital?” voiceover-talent.com. ➤ 11 Alumni notes oversees the People Group as Following his graduation photographer in the Chicago well as Entertainment Weekly from IU Bloomington, Aaron area. (continued from page 9) magazine and EW.com. Caine W. Weiler, BA’87, moved to has worked for Time Inc. for Atlanta to work for COMPRO 1990s Inc. Melanoma Research Scholar 18 years, previously serving as Productions and 62nd Street In January, Jennifer Yule program, which supports mela- group publisher of the People Commercials as a director and DePriest, BA’90, became a noma investigators throughout Group, a position that included editor. He formed his own partner for the law firm Reed the nation. MacDougall, Day, managing People magazine, Peo- production company in 2003 to Smith Sachnoff & Weaver in Reddick, Sechrist, and Tempel ple.com, People en Español maga- pursue work on several indepen- Chicago. She works in the firm’s live in Indianapolis, while Hol- zine, and StyleWatch magazine. dent television, film, and new- intellectual property group. land lives in Carmel, Ind. He has helped People win several media projects. In 2007, Weiler DePriest lives in Chicago. of the magazine industry’s most was hired by Cartoon Network Greg Iszler, BA’90, is vice 1980s distinguished awards, includ- as a writer and producer of president of client services at Bruce Feniger, BA’83, joined ing Advertising Age magazine’s promotions, packaging, stunts, Enlighten Interactive Marketing Katz Radio Group in New York Magazine of the Year award. and image pieces for sponsor- in Ann Arbor, Mich. He writes City as director of new busi- Caine lives in Tenafly, N.J. ships and promotions in Latin that he most recently co-led the ness development. He lives in David S. Hedge, BA’86, America. He also volunteers interactive-marketing practice at Carmel, N.Y., with his wife and is advertising director for the as the communications and the Internet marketing and de- two children. Evansville (Ind.) Courier & information technology com- sign firm Brulant in Cleveland. Michael R. Wolinsky, Press. He lives in Newburgh, mittee chairman for the Georgia Iszler lives in Novi, Mich. BA’83, is business-development Ind. Production Partnership, a not- Stephanie Walker Keenan, manager for WorkSmart Systems Karen R. Grant, BA’87, is for-profit coalition of companies BA’90, is local sales manager for in Indianapolis. He has finished director of project management and individuals who are active the television station WBBM his seventh season as radio ana- at Hetrick Communications in Georgia’s film, video, music, in Chicago. She writes that she lyst for Cathedral High School in Indianapolis. She joined the and interactive game industries. has been in television sales for football, the 2006 Class 4A state company at the same time as Weiler lives in Atlanta. 17 years, the last 10 of which champions of Indiana. Wolinsky M. Elizabeth Joss, BA’83, who Kristen A. Taddeo, BA’89, have been at CBS. Keenan has lives in Carmel, Ind. works as the agency’s director recently relocated from New been married 10 years to her In 2007 three staff members of strategy and message. Both York City to Cape Cod, where husband, David, and the couple at IUPUI received an Excel- Grant and Joss live in India- she is senior event manager has three children — 7-year- lence Award in the Society of napolis. for Fidelity Investments in old twin sons, and a 2-year-old Technical Communications Lisa Koekenberg Lorentz, Smithfield, R.I. She writes that daughter. The family lives in International Publications’ art BA’87, is a freelance writer, she produces client events and Chicago. and online communication graphic designer, and pub- incentive trips. Taddeo lives in Lydia G. Pelliccia, BA’90, is competition. Michael E. Jasiak, lic relations consultant. She Mashpee, Mass., and can be vice president of the consulting BA/Cert’85, Angie A. Anto- writes that she is also pursuing contacted at kristentaddeo@ firm Lipman Hearne’s Washing- nopoulos, BAJ’92, and John A. a master’s degree in nonprofit msn.com. ton, D.C., public affairs team. Herrin, BA’91, MA’03, won the management. Koekenberg lives Michael G. Kelley, BA’89, Previously, she served as vice award for their video, Indiana and works in Indianapolis. created, wrote, and executive president at Widmeyer Commu- University Global Research Net- Michael T. Stephens, BA’87, produced the TV show “Swing- nications and, prior to that, she work Operations Center. MLS’95, is an assistant profes- town,” set in the mid-1970s served as communications direc- In October 2007, Paul J. sor in the Graduate School of suburbia. It debuted on CBS in tor for FoodFit.com. Pelliccia Caine, BA’86, became president Library and Information Science June. His sister, Karrie (Kel- lives in Charlottesville, Va. of Time Inc. Entertainment at Dominican University in ley) Gottschild, BA’91, is a Gregory L. Harrison, Group in New York City. He River Forest, Ill. professional children’s portrait MS’91, is media director at

AOL pitch earns spot in National Student Advertising Competition

For the first time since 2000, IU was represented at the national finals of the National Student Advertising Competition in June. The team, advised by Walter Gantz, advanced after earning regional accolades for their advertising pitch for AOL’s AIM service. The team was represented at nationals by (pictured left to right) Nick Mather, BA’08; Molly Levinson, BA’08; Patrick Kent, BA’08; Rachel Pawlow, BA’08; Zach Baker; and Ashley Rister, BA’08.

12 Sells/Clark advertising agency in Horton Huffman, BA’92, Little Rock, Ark., where he also of Louisville, Ky. “I’m now lives. He writes that as a gradu- focusing [on business] and have ate student he taught lab sec- launched a professional quilting Petelle-Slagle named tions of R208/Audio Produc- business. The best ‘job’ I have is tion and would like to hear from being a mom to my eight-year- Outstanding Young Alumna former students and classmates. old triplets!” Making Indiana a hotbed of film production is the goal of Harrison’s e-mail address is Elana H. Levine, BA’92, Jessica Petelle-Slagle, BA’00, founder/producer at Drexel [email protected]. is an assistant professor in the Box Productions (http://www.drexelbox.com). Jennifer Burran, BA’92, is department of journalism and Her first position as an executive assistant at Gracie Films senior grants administrator for mass communication at the Uni- and her work on The Simpsons earned her an Emmy. Petelle- the Annie E. Casey Foundation, versity of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Slagle also collaborated on independent projects, eventually a charitable organization based She is the author of Wallowing forming Drexel Box Productions with several IU friends in Baltimore. In May 2007, she in Sex: The New Sexual Culture who had also traveled west to work in the film industry. became one of five newly elected of 1970s American Television, Their first full-length feature,Joshua , is a horror film shot directors of the Grants Manag- published by Duke University in South Bend, Ind. More recent projects span a diverse ers Network, an affinity group Press. Levine lives in Milwaukee. range of subjects, from time travel in 11 Minutes Ago to of the Council of Foundations. In 2007, Bradley A. circus life in Little Big Top (set for release this fall). She’s Before joining the Annie E. MacAfee, BA’92, became a still involved in the Indiana Media Industry Network, and Casey Foundation, Burran partner for the public relations she has cofounded the Hollywood Hoosiers, a club for IU worked for the Foundation for agency Porter Novelli in Atlanta. alumni working in the entertainment industry. the National Institutes of Health He joined the company’s senior- and was a grants manager at the most leadership team. MacAfee Gill Foundation in Denver. She lives in Alpharetta, Ga., with lives in Parkville, Md. his wife, Nicole (Nearman), Laura Myers Engel, BA’92, BA’94, and their two daughters, is owner and vice president of Haley and Emma. Angel Sales Inc. in Chicago. Her Nicole Paley Miller, BA’92, husband, Robert, BA’92, serves is a senior tax accountant for as president. The company Walgreens Co. in Deerfield, Ill. makes a product called BraBaby, She lives in Buffalo Grove, Ill., a small plastic cage that prevents with her husband, Joshua, and bras from getting tangled in two children, Ryan and Saman- the washing machine. The tha Kate. product is planned to be sold Sheila E. Schroeder, MA’92, in Wal-Mart, Target, and Bed, PhD’99, writes that, in 2007, Jessica Petelle-Slagle, BA ’00, was presented the Out- Bath & Beyond, after television her filmCrunch was selected standing Young Alumni Award by the College of Arts & personalities such as Rachael Ray for screening at 15 film festivals Sciences Alumni Association in November 2007. Congrat- and Tony Danza promoted it on across the country. Schroeder ulating Jessica at the College Recognition Banquet were their talk shows. In July 2007, co-produced the short docu- Walter Gantz, department chair, Slagle, Professor Ron The Wall Street Journal pub- mentary with her life partner, Osgood, and Legene White, alumni relations director. lished an article regarding Laura Kate Burns. They celebrated and Robert’s efforts to combat the fourth anniversary of their overseas companies that produce commitment ceremony on June tor of radio station WXRT in Technology Solutions. While knockoffs of the BraBaby. Laura 21, 2007. Schroeder lives in Chicago and announced that he attending IU Bloomington, he and Robert live in Chicago. Englewood, Colo. and two fellow IU grads, David worked as a bartender at Kilroy’s C. Thomas Fry, BA’92, Pam O’Brien, MA’94, T. Jones, FA’90, and Andrew Sports Bar for three years. “I hosts a daily syndicated radio PhD’02, has finished her second Thompson, BS’90, are launch- regularly hang out in Denver show for Jones Radio Networks year as assistant professor and ing an Indianapolis-based adver- with six other former Kilroy’s in Denver. He has also worked director of the emerging media tising agency. “The name of the Sports Bar co-workers who have as stadium announcer for the concentration at Bowie State company is Third Street, which all moved out to Colorado over Colorado 14ers, a team in the University in Maryland. She may ring a bell to some reading the last 10 years,” Voss writes. NBA’s Development League, has also co-authored a textbook this newsletter,” says Sean, who “We all can still throw a bottle and has done voice-over work about video production and mi- will serve as the company’s of Miller Lite 25 feet to each for Qwest, Coors Light, Guitar norities, soon to be published. president. “We will be lean- other and catch it every time, Hero II, and the Outdoor Liza Daich Sayre, BA’94, is ing on what we learned at IU and we’re all gainfully employed Network. Fry writes that he has senior vice president of human and throughout our individual professionals.” Voss works in yet to miss an IU basketball or resources/payroll at Ceridian, careers to help grow brands Broomfield, Colo., and lives in football game, thanks to the an information-services com- nationally and internationally.” Denver with his wife, Lynn. Internet and his satellite dish. pany in Minneapolis. Previously, Andrew M. Voss, BA’95, has Leslie Smith Babione, He lives in Denver. she worked for GE Commercial worked for Sun Microsystems BA’96, is director of commu- “I just completed a stint as Finance Fleet Services. Sayre for 10 years, now serving as the nications for the Great Lakes the interim director of market- lives in Hopkins, Minn. national account manager for Division of the American Cancer ing and communications at Sean N. Smith, BA’95, has the company’s largest distributor (continued on page 14) IU Southeast,” writes Angela resigned as marketing direc- of products and services, Avnet

13 can be reached at adamsaad@ Mich. Freriks lives and works in Dana M. Haffner, BA’04, Alumni notes saad-startitle.com. [Jessica] ac- New York City. is a marketing and communica- (continued from page 13) cepted a promotion with Boston Piper A. Ingram, BA’02, is a tions consultant at the Jewish Scientific to field marketing senior strategist for the advertis- Community Center of Cleve- Society. Her husband, John, manager. Jessica can be reached ing agency TBWA\Chiat\Day. land. She married Josiah Haas BS’95, JD’01, is an associate for at [email protected]. However, She lives and works in Los on Nov. 11, 2006, in New the law firm Locke Reynolds in the biggest event of the spring Angeles. Orleans. Haas is the national Indianapolis. The Babiones live was the addition of a golden- Chris M. Normand, BA’02, sales manager for Bud Industries in Carmel, Ind. doodle [dog] proudly named is production assistant at ESPN Inc., an electronic-enclosures Thomas J. DeRue Jr., Bloomington.” The Saads live in Remote Production in Bristol, manufacturer in Willoughby, BA’97, JD’00, is of counsel at Columbus. Conn. “Coolest moment so far: Ohio. They live in Cleveland. the Indianapolis law firm Bing- Mandy J. Renschler Yates, getting paid to travel to Bloom- Tristan F. Schmid, BA’04, ham McHale in the firm’s real BA’00, is traffic director for IU ington and work a men’s basket- MS’06, is host and producer estate, government services, and Bloomington Radio and Televi- ball game!” he writes. Normand of List-en Up!, the authorized construction practice areas. sion Services. She and her hus- lives in West Hartford, Conn., Angie’s List podcast in In- Elise Kleinman Jaffe, BA/ band, Jonathan, BS’97, JD’01, and can be contacted at cnor- dianapolis. Previously, he was a Cert’99, is executive producer a registered patent attorney at [email protected]. writer and editor for online and for Big Teeth Productions Inc., the law firm Liell & McNeil Leah K. Boley, BA’03, has print media. Schmid is currently a video-production company Attorneys in Bloomington, were completed her second year of producing a surround-sound she founded with her husband, married in October 2006. They teaching English at Bishop Cha- album and writes that he is Gregg. She writes that they live in Bloomington. tard High School in Indianapo- working on his Web site, www. have expanded the business by “I’ve been an assistant edi- lis. In June 2007, she married tigersharkproduction.com. He acquiring office space and part- tor in Chicago for the past six Mike Henley. The couple lives in lives in Indianapolis. nering with a videographer. “We years,” writes Jared K. Sirota, Indianapolis. “Currently I’m working as write, produce, direct, design, BA’01. “I’ve worked my way Trey Smith, BA’03, is events an assistant editor on MTV’s and edit both corporate work through the city with stops manager of MediaTec Publish- The Hills, the hit show about and jobs for personal events,” at Optimus and Filmworkers ing Inc. He lives and works in kids with no social conscience Jaffe writes. “Our work is fun, Club and am currently assisting Chicago. and too much money,” writes creative, and memorable.” Jaffe at Avenue Edit. For the most Natalie A. Stern, BA’03, Jeremy D. Weinstein, BA’04. and her husband live and work part Avenue Edit cuts com- writes that she has completed “Luckily, the crew is great and in Chicago. mercials, but we also edit short her master’s degree in el- we have a lot of fun.” Weinstein Andrew T. Lennie, BA’99, is films, feature films, pitches for ementary education at George also served as an assistant editor a writer and producer for televi- ad agencies, and other odd Washington University. She lives for the documentary Punk’s Not sion station WGN in Chicago. jobs. For example, in February in North Bethesda, Md. Dead and worked on the Ethio- His wife, Nicole (Parham), 2007, the editor I assist, Brian Andrea R. Cuba, BA’04, pian film13 Months of Sunshine. BS’99, is a child-life specialist Sepanik, and I cut a three-min- works as director of outreach for He lives in Los Angeles. at Hope Children’s Hospital ute piece that was shown to the National Society of Colle- Elizabeth A. Howard, in Oak Lawn, Ill. The couple’s the U.S. Olympic Committee giate Scholars. She manages the BA’05, recently joined NBC first child, Carter Thomas Allen, during Chicago’s final appeal outreach department’s budget, Universal Television as an as- was born on Jan. 20, 2007. The on the day the committee voted oversees marketing and commu- sociate producer for The Jerry family lives in Forest Park, Ill. Chicago as their bid city for the nications activities, and directs Springer Show and the Steve Michael J. Palan, BA’99, is 2016 Summer Olympics.” Sirota recruitment mail campaigns. Wilkos Show in Chicago. She the head DVD producer at Du- lives in Elmwood Park, Ill., with Cuba lives and works in Wash- writes that she spends much Art Film & Video. He lives and his wife, Jennifer, and their son, ington, D.C. of her time traveling for work works in New York City. Benjamin. Benjamin N. Voight, BA’99, Matthew R. Cramer, BA’02, is associate media director for works as a production assistant Starcom Worldwide, a media at television station KEYE in communications agency in Austin, Texas. In fall 2007, he Rosenberg releases novel Chicago. He has worked at the enrolled at Texas State Univer- company for more than six years sity in San Marcos, where he is , and currently works with Hall- Saralee Hymen Rosenberg pursuing a master’s degree in BA’76, is an author. Avon mark on their media strategy. secondary education. Cramer A, an imprint of HarperCol- Voight lives in Chicago. lives in Austin. lins Publishers, released her 20 s Kara J. Egber, BA’02, works latest novel, Dear Neigh- 00 in radio promotion for Univer- bor, Drop Dead, in August. Jessica Chastain Saad, BA’00, sal Music Group. She lives in Rosenberg’s three previous and her husband, Adam, Brookline, Mass., a town outside novels from Avon A were BS’00, write, “The Saads had of Boston. Fate and Ms. Fortune, Claire an eventful spring of 2007. Monica N. Freriks, BA’02, Voyant, and A Little Help [Adam] received his JD from founded a production company From Above. She lives in Dix Capital University Law School called Wee Beastie, specializing Hills, N.Y., with her husband in Columbus, Ohio. He will join in network television advertis- and three children. his father’s law firm and title ing. In August 2007 she married company in Columbus. Adam Joshua Hinden in St. Joseph,

14 purposes, but when she is in Chicago she enjoys watching the Cubs baseball team play from her rooftop. Howard writes that she would love to hear from other students regarding production work in Chicago. She can be contacted at elizabetha- [email protected]. Sean L. Jody, BA’05, is an account executive for CBS Radio, a division of Interep in New York City. He began his career with Clear Channel in Los Angeles. In May 2007, Jody was accepted into Interep’s Radio Apprentice Program, then taught by Bruce D. Feniger, BA’83. Jody lives in New York City. In August 2007, Tae Seop Kwon, BA’05, was discharged as a sergeant of the Republic of Korea Army. He now works as a IU at the Winter X-Games with ESPN negotiator for Korea Resources Current Telecom students worked alongside IU alumni as short-term assistants for the Corp. in Seoul, Korea. Kwon January 2008 ESPN X Games in Aspen, Co. (left to right): ESPN Production Assistant lives in Seoul. Ben Molin, BS’05; Alana Salata, BA’07; Ashley Seib, Catie Manning, BA’08, and Gwen Rosenthal, BA’05, ESPN Feature Producer Paul Molin, BA’02. Not pictured: Director for ABC and ESPN works in the children’s program- Derek Mobley, BA’91. See page 11 for more on Paul Molin’s work with the department. ming department at PBS head- quarters in Arlington, Va. “I recently moved to Washington, After graduating from IU D.C., from the suburbs and am Bloomington, Sarah L. Ho- enjoying city life,” she writes. back, BA’06, writes that she “In my spare time, I enjoy tak- backpacked through Europe for Honorary Scholarships: Here ing yoga and dance classes and two months, bought a home, cheering on the Redskins [NFL and got married. She now works today. Gone tomorrow? football team] and Wizards as a photographer and actress [NBA basketball team] and, in Indianapolis, where she also Several years ago, a gift from Joseph Buchman, BS’80, of course, IU basketball! Go lives. PhD’89, and his wife Cindy established three scholar- Hoosiers!” “I moved to New York after ships, named for professors who impacted the depart- Steven A. Wolf, BA’05, is an graduation in May [2007] ment and its students while also making significant activation associate and negotia- in hopes of getting a job in contributions to the field of communications. tor at MediaVest in New York journalism,” writes Matthew D. The LeRoy Bannerman Scholarship in Innovative Au- City. In March he returned Leach, BA’07. In November he dio recognizes Bannerman’s passion for the art of audio to IU Bloomington to recruit was hired as a sports writer for production. The Fred Brewer Scholarship in New Media for the company. Wolf lives in WPIX, the flagship news station Graphics rewards students whose creativity is expressed in Astoria, N.Y. of the CW Network. Leach the creation of graphics. The Rolland Johnson Scholar- John L. Ewald, BA’06, is an continues, “I now write for the ship honors a student with promise in telecommunica- environmental communications legendary Sal Marciano and tions management. consultant for the Office of the interview players from all the The Buchman’s hoped that fellow alumni and friends Secretary of Defense. He lives local sports teams, including the would contribute to these scholarships so that their and works in Arlington, Va. Knicks.” awards could be permanently endowed. However, the Anna K. Hieronymus, Nik Traxler, BA’07, of Chi- three named scholarships are in danger of being discon- BA’06, writes, “After moving cago, is working at the advertis- tinued. to New York City after college, ing agency Leo Burnett as an The Department is determined to raise the additional I interned at Red Car before associate producer. He is on the funds necessary to endow each of these scholarships at freelancing at Hungry Man and Kellogg’s team and produces $10,000. If you have fond memories of IU, if your liveli- Company 3 NY. After free- television spots for children’s ce- hood was built on the foundation of your degree, or if lancing, I accepted a full-time reals. Traxler writes, “Be sure to one of these professors taught you a skill that you still use receptionist position at Jump/ buy Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, today, we hope to hear from you. Manic NYC in Soho. I am living Corn Pops, Eggo, Pop-Tarts, For more information, contact Legene White whitell@ in Brooklyn and working toward and Frosted Flakes. They’re G- indiana.edu or (812) 855-7086. getting over the entry-level R-R-REAT!” hump.”

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