A Ball State Univ ersity Alumni Association Pub lication March 2007 Vol. 64 No.5 pen point Ball State ALUMNUS ittle can be added to the tributes for Louis Ingelhart that have been shared since he died not quite two weeks before his 87th birthday. Those former students, Executive Publisher: Edwin D. Shipley Editor: Charlotte Shepperd Lcolleagues, and friends who responded to the Department of Journalism’s offering Alumnus Assistants: Laura Ford, Denise Greer on its Web site to record their refl ections of Dr. Ingelhart span decades. Most herald his Graduate Communications Assistants: Sarah Kincheloe, Katherine Tryon fi erce defense of free speech. Many remember him for his vast knowledge of journalism Undergraduate Communications Assistants: law. Some recall that he could be tenacious, and that he also could share great stories Sarah Davison, Jacob M. Laskowski Contributing Writers: Ramon Avila, Shaheen with a twinkle in his eyes. But, woven throughout is an expression of gratitude for Doc’s Borna, Charles Green Photographers: Steve Fulton, Denise Greer, personal support, advice, and counsel. Mike Hickey, John Huff er, Sarah Kincheloe, My own Dr. Ingelhart stories span three decades and echo what so many others have Jacob M. Laskowski, Don Rogers, Laura Waldron, Kate Webber said so well. He taught me journalism law. He taught me responsible journalism. He Graphic Consultant: Huffi ne Design, Inc./Sego also taught me that once I was away from my formal study at Ball State, he cared just Design Group Front Cover: Design by Huffi ne Design/Sego as much about me as a person and a journalism professional as he did when he was Design Group; Illustration: Amanda Olson nurturing me as one of his students. Back Cover credits: Department of Landscape Architecture, Th e Clothing Warehouse, David When I decided to pursue journalism as my major for my master’s degree, Dr. Lowry, Ball State Photo Services Ingelhart helped me craft my schedule effi ciently so that I could also keep English and Latin, my undergraduate major and minor, as part of my master’s curricula for teaching Alumni Association Staff: Edwin D. Shipley, Executive Director; Laura Ford, certifi cation. Alumnus Assistant; Steve Fulton, Director, New A few years later when I was teaching Media; Denise Greer, Alumnus Assistant; Michelle Harrell, Information Coordinator; Tracy Hendricks, high school journalism, Doc came to Director, Alumni Outreach; Michelle Johnson, the rescue when our staff came under Director, Special Events; Ernie Krug, Director, Alumni Activities; Erin Lambert, Executive/ scrutiny with school administrators for Financial Assistant; Deborah Linegar, Director Alumni Services/Executive Assistant, Alumni our handling of a sensitive topic. He Council; Charlotte Shepperd, Director, Alumni quoted page and paragraph of pertinent Communications/Editor, Ball State Alumnus; Sue Taylor, Director Alumni Reunions/Constituent journalism law to give us anchor in what Relations; Laura Waldron, Program Coordinator; Kate Webber, Director Alumni/Student Programs had been rough waters to that point. Throughout my tenure at Ball State, I’ve 2007 Alumni Council: had the pleasure of seeing Dr. Ingelhart Offi cers: Charles E. Green, President; Th omas with some frequency. My contact with L. Farris, President-Elect; Mark A. Ervin, Past Ball State didn't escape the winter storm that cut President; R. Wayne Estopinal, Foundation across the Midwest in mid-February, as depicted by the Journalism Alumni Society and the Representative; Th omas D. Cochrun,Vice President; Frog Baby and Shafer Tower. Jo Ann Johnston, Vice President; Douglas W. department have given me numerous Reddington, Vice President; Kimberley A. Stout, We invite you to submit your favorite Ball State- chances to catch a bit of the good Vice President; Edwin D. Shipley, Executive Director. related photo taken at alumni gatherings or showing Other members: James A. Andrew, Th omas L. off your Ball State pride. Send us your full-color Doctor’s wisdom. It also placed me in the Andrews, John H. Bowles, Julie C. Bradshaw, Jennifer J. Budreau, Michael L. Chisley, Terry R. Coleman, picture with complete description and attribution position to continue to get assignments Frederick E. Cox, Jr., Th omas L. DeWeese, Ronald N. to: Editor, Ball State Alumnus, Ball State University from the professor who never quit Duncan, Jr., Jerilyn K. Giska, Richard J. Hall, Kerry Alumni Association, Muncie, IN 47306. L. Hendel, Hollis E. Hughes, Jr., Kathy I. Hutson, writing. Jacqueline J. Johnston, Jenell Joiner, James C. Lake, To submit photos electronically, fi rst contact the As a volunteer at the Alumni Center David E. Land, Holly R. Mahnensmith, Sarah A. editor via e-mail: [email protected]. Maisto, Michael M. McMillen, Philip L. Metcalf, information desk once a week, he’d often Larry W. Metzing, Annette A. Munoz, Michael L. Shumaker, Robin L. Sparks, Edward M. Sitar, III, call me over and ask for a little help. My last orders, in fact, were only a few weeks before Vincent J. Von Der Vellen, Stephanie M. Walton, he died: take his loose-leaf collection of poems, typeset them, and make bound copies Lori K. Wean to sell to our alumni. That assignment is still under construction. Alumni Communications Advisory Board: Louis Ingelhart meant so much to so many Ball State alumni and colleagues. He Chairman Holly G. Miller, Charles E. Green, touched legions of lives, too, beyond our university boundaries. Th omas D. Cochrun, Anthony O. Edmonds, Th omas L. Farris, Gloria Jean Hermerding, Don L. Park, Those who knew him best will remember not only his professional legacy, but also Charlotte Shepperd, Edwin D. Shipley, Marilyn Kay Stickle his kind heart and generosity. We pay tribute to our Ball State emeritus professor, initial Department of Journalism chairman, and nationally respected First Amendment guardian on page 12. But it also is with gratitude and respect that we dedicate this issue of the Ball State Alumnus to our mentor and friend. 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The Title IX Coordinator and the 504 Coordinator World Wide Web: http://www.bsu.edu/alumni may be reached at the same address. 5761_IFC_r.indd 2 2/20/07 4:40:54 PM March 2007 Vol. 64 No. 5 Ball StALUMNUSate MAGAZINE features 3 On the Scene In the Business of Success 3 Mark Holden Mark Holden demonstrates his business savvy, turning a faltering marine transportation business into a thriving corporation The Sky Is the Limit 16 Ball State’s nationally ranked landscape architecture program provides students with a fi rm foundation for success The Bloating of America 18 The nation fi ghts back at skyrocketing weight gain and a younger generation’s potential health risks departments Comment : Charles Green 2 Faculty Spotlight: Ramon Avila and Shaheen Borna 8 18 The Bloating of America In Memoriam : Louis E. Ingelhart 12 On the Scene : Mo Bunnell 14 Beyond the Classroom : Ball State University Foundation 29 news Alumni Connection 5 Across Campus 10 Sidelines 26 Alumni Association Award nominations 28 31 Class Notes Class Notes 31 Ball State Alumnus 1 comment Living a balanced life uthor Robert Fulghum has published seven best-selling books, including one titled, All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten. In his book Fulghum continues with the following: “Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain, but there in the sand pile at school.” AWhen I look back over my experiences and education, I concur with Fulghum, with the following modifi cation: All I really need to know, I learned at home, church, kindergarten, and Ball State University. Kindergarten reinforced what my parents taught me and what I learned in church, and Ball State University redefi ned what I learned at all three. One of my early lessons learned at Ball State was in sharing and experiencing another culture on a long-term basis. Coming from Fort Wayne, I was used to going to integrated schools that were more integrated than Ball State was in the late-1960s. Ball State taught me an entirely new meaning to being a minority. As a freshman, not only was I oft en the only black student in a class, I also shared a room with a white student from Indianapolis and was the only black on the fl oor. During my pledge ship, my roommate would oft en look out for me. Whenever one of us would go home for the weekend, we would make sure we brought something back for the other one. We both went back to something we learned in kindergarten, how to share.