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Beam me upThe final beam of the UIndy Health Pavilion

spent a week in the student center, and the

campus community was invited to sign it.

By the time it was hoisted into place, the

beam was completely covered in ink. Page 3.

PORTICO WINTER 20152

Portico

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On the coverGiving students, alumni, faculty, staff, trustees, and community members an opportunity to sign the “topping out” beam was a way of honoring everyone’s involvement in envisioning the health pavilion and helping to make it a reality. (See photo, page 3.)

4President’s forumThe Vision 2030 strategic plan has many moving parts, including the Greyhound Plan, a major library renovation, and much more. And those parts are moving quickly.

5Professional Edge Center already a whirlwind of activityThe Center, part of the Greyhound Plan, is a new initiative, and its director just completed his first year. But no time has been wasted in creating programs and events for students.

6Enhancing UIndy AthleticsMaking a great program even better—that’s the goal of the Champions Challenge. Already among the Division II elite, UIndy’s Greyhounds plan to be the best.

7Lilly Endowment pledges $14.48 M for innovative MBA for school leadersThe funds will extend the program at UIndy and create similar programs at two other state institutions in order to enhance the preparation of principals and superintendents.

8Scholarly pursuitsFind out what UIndy faculty are publishing, presenting, and researching. Plus, learn about a musical composition honoring Christel DeHaan and why this semester has been stellar for science.

16Back on the rockAika Yoshida ’07 hasn’t let a spinal cord injury keep her from anything—not even her love of rock climbing. In fact, she medaled at the World Paraclimbing Championships in 2014. And she’s already reaching for gold in 2015.

18Greyhound GlobetrottersIt may have started thanks to a 20 euro bill, but twelve months, sixteen countries, and one spectacular adventure later, Stephanie Beron ’10 and Andy Troxel ’10 are back home from an adventure around the world.

20Entrepreneurial spiritsBoth Brian Willsey ’10 and Jeremy Hough ’01 are UIndy MBA graduates launching new businesses based on brews—one’s a distillery, and the other’s devoted to craft beers.

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22Homecoming with zip!October 25 was a perfect fall day, filled with class reunions, a zipline, the golf cart parade, a new 5K run, and a football victory for the Hounds, not to mention a visit from Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and a rock concert that same week.

24Sports updateYour Greyhounds made history this fall in men’s soccer, women’s tennis, and the football team made its debut on national television count: a thrilling victory for the Hounds in a four-over-time battle vs. St. Joseph’s.

26Class NotesThe latest news from your classmates. And speaking of class notes, note this: UIndy is ramping up its summer class offerings for its students and for visiting students. Need to earn some credits? See page 35 for more.

36Alumni events past and presentThe Alumni Association bestowed special honors on Homecoming weekend. Coming up: a reception for both music and PT alumni, the Alumni Dinner Theatre (featuring a female version of The Odd Couple), and Pack-the-House Night.

Alumni Association Board of Directors 2014–15 Amy Johnson Burton ’94,

PresidentAdam Campagna ’07Jill Davis ’03Nikki Grotenhuis Reed ’07Andy Hammond ’06Tim Harris ’02Dawn Hay ’10Zarah Hileman ’07Kent Holaday ’92Bonnie Holdrof ’89Fenrick James ’04Mike Kenworthy ’09 Wendy Pitts Knapp ’00Clance LaTurner ’01 David Myers ’95Juan Paz ’95 ’96 ’99, Past PresidentAnita Kolkmeier Samuel ’98, President-ElectMatthew Redshaw ’07Ryan Scott ’01 Greg Seiter ’89 Tom Shively ’01Michael Shurn ’71Beenu Sikand ’99Mike Solari ’07Vicky Swank ’80 ’99Kelly Thompson ’02Uche Unogu ’08Nick Williams ’10

Nondiscriminatory PoliciesThe University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression irrespective of whether the status is legally protected. The University complies with the Rehab-ilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. This policy applies to applicants and employees and to all aspects of employment.

Please send correspondence and address changes to [email protected].

UIndy Health Pavilion—A “topping out” ceremony on November 4 celebrated the placing of the final beam atop the new structure. The facility, at the corner of Hanna and State avenues, will house occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, psychology, social work, and the Center for Aging & Community, and will open in the fall of 2015.


President’s forum

Dr. Robert L. ManuelUniversity President

Realizing the vision: S t r a t e g i c p l a n p r o g r e s s

We continue to make significant progress on many of the projects defined by our Vision 2030 strategic plan, from programs and services to new construction. As you may recall, there are many moving parts to the work we are doing at your alma mater, including:

completing the health pavilion; renovating Krannert Memorial Library; launching new academic programs; replacing the Campus Apartments; expanding and upgrading biology, chemistry, and physics labs; making personnel investments that include faculty for new and growing academic programs; and becoming the first in the state to field NCAA Division II men’s and women’s lacrosse teams.

In our most recent Portico, we shared a photo of a mostly bare UIndy Health Pavilion construction site taken in morning fog. Just a few months later, we celebrated the topping out ceremony (cover). Soon students and faculty will be reaping the benefits of this new space dedicated to multi-disciplinary study and clinical work, reflecting these changing times in which new knowledge is discovered and ideas developed through collaborative work involving many specialties. And our vision for the health pavilion already is making an impact in a number of ways, including having attracted the adult day care provider Joy’s House to University Heights.

By the time you read this, we likely will have announced the contractor for the renovation of the library, which will have open spaces for individual and group learning, an expanded faculty resources center, spaces for formal learning, a café, enhanced technical capabilities, and improved informal learning spaces. We will open views to Smith Mall on the east side of the library, and more windows on the north side, allowing light to flow into the space. Both the library and the health pavilion will be complete in time for the fall 2015 semester.

A major initiative of the strategic plan is a package of improvements to the student experience, dubbed the Greyhound Plan, addressing student satisfaction, retention, professional development, and marketability. We are developing interdisciplinary programs and innovative curricular approaches, expanding research and co-curricular opportunities, enhancing student professional development (Professional Edge Center), and improving advising (Center for Advising and Student Achievement, or CASA). Early intervention and ongoing oversight of students’ academic plans are essential for keeping them on track for graduation. CASA will increase their likelihood of success, making sure they are taking the right courses to graduate on time. Linkages between CASA and the Professional Edge Center ensure that students identify career pathways suitable to their interests and abilities and plan their professional development in tandem with their academic development.

Thank you for your support of UIndy. I look forward to keeping you up to date on the progress of the strategic plan and of the University as a whole.

—Robert L. Manuel

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Bricks and mortar may garner the most attention (new buildings make for interesting photographs, for example), but another important part of UIndy’s Vision 2030 strategic plan is aimed directly at providing students a satisfying and rewarding collegiate experience that prepares them for the future. The Greyhound Plan, which emerged from Vision 2030, is designed to promote student satisfaction, retention, professional development, and marketability.

One aspect of that plan is the Center for Advising and Student Achievement (see the president’s message, opposite), which helps students make the most of their time on campus and makes certain they can graduate on schedule. The Professional Edge Center, meanwhile, prepares students for careers after graduation, and involves major contributions from faculty liaisons, industry leaders, and alumni represent-ing numerous professions. It helps students and recent graduates launch their careers by linking them with oppor-tunities for mentoring, networking, and internships, and encouraging the business connections, skills, and confidence that ensure a seamless transition from education to career.

The Center supports entrepreneurship and builds career pipelines in seven business sectors that are academic strengths for the University and vital elements of the Indiana economy. Programs and services include internship fairs and job fairs, résumé and interview coaching, panel discussions with local professionals, and career exploration and service opportunities in students’ fields of interest.

Rapid growth in f i r s t yearAssociate Vice President Corey L. Wilson has been busy in his first year as leader of the new initiative, which has gained great momentum. The center has added three new professionals to its existing staff, all of them master’s-degree prepared and bringing deep professional experience: Betsy Knott as director of career and community integration; Jennifer McChristian Smith as assistant director focusing on

UIndy’s students gaining an edge in job market

Overdue? Krannert Memorial Library will soon be transformed by a major renovation—more fruit of the Vision 2030 strategic plan. (See the president’s message, opposite.) Construction is slated for May through August 2015. The upgrades are aimed at improving the student experience and enhancing learning spaces and resources available for both individual and group instruction. Among the many improvements: a “glass curtain” in place of the wall of brick on the east side of the building, which faces Smith Mall.

public service, nonprofit management, and social services; and Nicole Martinez LeGrand, as assistant director responsible for arts and humanities, communications, and law.

Over the summer, the Center convened a working group of 21 faculty champions from 14 disciplines to develop a role summary for future faculty liaisons for the Center and a plan for creating effective student interaction with industry leaders. The Center’s faculty liaisons will seamlessly integrate curriculum and professional development.

Heavy hi t t e r sAlready this fall, the Center’s many activities have involved more than 2,000 students, 50 industry representatives, and 80 alumni, and interacted with more than 500 parents. A Women in Leadership event in August, for example, brought alumna Linda Dillman ’76, chief information officer at QVC; trustee Yvonne Shaheen, retired president & CEO of Long Electric; and trustee Deborah Daniels, managing partner at Krieg DeVault, to share with outstanding female students their personal stories and strategies for success as women in the world of work.

A November event, “The Business of Sports,” involved 150 students at the Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Shop and featured Dennis Reinbold ’83, president/CEO, Dreyer & Reinbold and member of the UIndy Board of Trustees; Anucha Browne, vice president, NCAA Women’s Basketball Championships; Kelly Krauskopf, president and general manager, Indiana Fever; Ersal Ozdemir, president/CEO of Keystone Construction, owner and founder of the Indy Eleven, and member of the UIndy Board of Trustees; and Joel Zawacki ’06, director of corporate sales and marketing for the Indianapolis Indians.

The Center is on the alert for alumni mentors to share their experiences and advice with students in their majors. For information, write Corey Wilson at [email protected].

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Lilly Endowment pledges $14.48 million toward Woodrow Wilson fellowships

W H Y T H E Y GI V E:ST R AT EGIC PL A N + ST U DE NT-AT HL ET E S

The Champions Challenge campaign, which aims to generate funding for programs and capital improvements that will propel UIndy’s athletics program to the next level, is off to a promising start.

An anonymous donor’s $250,000 gift is funding a matching program, with all new unrestricted gifts of at least $25 to UIndy Athletics qualifying for a 2-to-1 match. For those who provided support last year, the 2-to-1 match also applies

to any increase in unrestricted giving of at least $25. Renewed unrestricted gifts to the Greyhound Club booster organization qualify for a 1-to-1 match. The funds will address needs across the board in athletics.

To contribute or learn more about the Champions Challenge, please visit www.uindy.edu/championschallenge.

Koby Orris, the son of Andy and Cece Orris and a senior defensive back, is a staple of Greyhound football who has proven to be an anchor of the defensive line.

A well-rounded athlete coming out of high school, Koby had had a lot of options. So why choose UIndy?

“The University of Indianapolis was the very first college Koby visited,” Andy Orris says. “He was a sophomore in high school at the time. Koby knew he wanted to major in Exercise Science and then earn his Physical Therapy degree. He visited many colleges looking for the perfect fit: a respected school in his field with high academic standards and a school where he could continue to play football.”

The fit was perfect for Koby and brought his parents peace of mind as well. Because Koby was an exercise science major, it was important to the Orrises that UIndy was committed to creating an environment where Koby and other students could pursue their passions.

“The University of Indianapolis has a very well-defined strategic plan. The Athletics & Recreation Center was a great addition. We’ve also seen two new residence halls added, which speaks to the growth UIndy is experiencing. The demand for health professionals is increasing, and UIndy’s strategic vision has positioned it to be a leader in health-related disciplines,” Andy said.

After four years of UIndy football, the Orris family understands the value of the student-athlete experience and what that has meant for Koby.

“The money raised will be used to support student-athletes and provide capital improvements to the athletic facilities,” Andy says. “When we contribute to the Champions Challenge, the funds raised will provide new amenities, equipment, and a variety of other benefits to current and future student-athletes.

“The challenge shows that UIndy understands the importance of quality and competitive athletic teams,” Andy adds. “It will serve as a catalyst to producing exceptional athletic programs. And by improving equipment and facilities, UIndy will be in a better position to attract high-quality students with high-athletic abilities.”

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An innovative new MBA degree for school leaders, developed at UIndy as a national pilot program, will expand and spread to two more Hoosier universities, thanks to a $14.5-million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

Officials from the endowment and the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation gathered on campus in September to announce the expansion of the MBA Fellowship in Education Leadership program, which launched this summer with its first cohort of 15 educators from throughout Indiana. UIndy, already an ongoing partner in the Woodrow Wilson Foundation’s Indiana Teaching Fellowship program, was one of just two institutions nationwide selected in 2013 to develop the education MBA fellowship.

Faculty from UIndy’s School of Business and School of Education collaborated among themselves and with local schools in designing a curriculum that prepares education leaders to drive innovation, expand their use of analytics and evidence-based practices, raise student performance to international standards, and improve the quality of school systems and teaching over time. The resulting MBA program includes courses in data analysis, entrepreneurship, change leadership, communications and marketing, finance, law, human resources, and economic development.

The intensive 13-month program blends that education-based business curriculum with clinical experience in schools, corporations, and non-profits, as well as involvement with innovative schools abroad. The overall goal is to cultivate new principals and superintendents who are prepared to meet today’s challenges.

Lilly Endowment pledges $14.48 million toward Woodrow Wilson fellowships

Education professionals are nominated for the fellowship by their school districts or charter school leaders, which enables schools and districts to cultivate new leaders from within their ranks. The fellows are able to apply their new knowledge immediately to the real issues they face at work. Each fellow receives a $50,000 stipend, which covers full tuition, technology, some living expenses, and a fully paid international travel experience. In exchange, each agrees to serve in a leadership role in his or her school or district for at least three years, with foundation-supported mentoring.

Speaking at the September announcement was Avon Community School Corporation Superintendent Margaret Hoernemann, who nominated an instructional coach from her district to be one of the program’s first fellows. Hoernemann noted that the development of the program has been “a true collaboration.”

“This wasn’t a case of higher education swooping down and telling educators how to really do it right, nor was it a situation where foundations were saying, ‘Do it the business way, and then you’ll get it right on education,’” she said. “We’re already seeing the influence in our school system. . . . I don’t think I’m overstating the case to say that this program will change the world and have a profound and lasting impact on education.”

Above: Joining UIndy President Robert Manuel for the announcement were (from left) Arthur Levine, Woodrow Wilson foundation president; N. Clay Robbins, Lilly Endowment president/CEO; and Margaret Hoernemann, Avon schools superintendent.

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‘The overall goal is to cultivate new principals and super-intendents who are prepared to meet today’s challenges ’

Scholarly pursuits


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included Latham, Nawrocki, Justin Maiers, M. Teal Ketchum, Jessica Campbell, Ryan Strand, Madison Earll, and Amanda Khan as presenters. Marc Milne published “Size Matters: Purple Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia Purpurea) Pitcher Size Influences the Presence of Aedes Albopictus Larvae” in the journal American Midland Naturalist, with Marcelo Schwarz as co-author.

Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning

ISTEP scores on the r i seMany of the Indiana schools that have implemented TAP: the System for Teacher and Student Advancement, showed positive improvements in ISTEP scores for the 2013–14 school year. TAP is a nationally renowned, comprehensive school improvement model that is being used by 45 schools across the state at all grade levels. Twenty-six of the 38 (68.4 percent) elementary and middle TAP schools earned higher pass rates for the ELA portion of ISTEP than the year before. Over half of the 38 elementary and middle schools showed an improved pass rate for the English Language Arts and Math portions combined, resulting in an average combined pass rate improvement of 5.5 percent for the 2013–14 school year. Gina Mosier, Jill Bradley-Levine, and Tyonka Perkins ’14 co-authored “Relationships Between Project-Based Learning and Students’ Perceptions of Learning Within the New Tech School Model,” which was published in the International Journal of Educational Reform. The study used survey design to investigate how high school students perceive the implementa-tion success of a school reform called the New Tech School model, which is organized around project-based learning, a democratic school culture, and technology integration.

Communication

Hard work pays o f f nat ional lyIn August Jeanne Criswell presented “The Arizona Republic and the Indianapolis Star: A Comparative Analysis of Content Changes after Purchase by Gannett” at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication national conference in Montreal, Canada. The paper, with co-authors Robert Gobetz and Frederick May (School of Nursing), was blind-reviewed and selected in open competition from among a record number of submissions for presentation in the Newspaper and Online News Division. Criswell also served as a discussant for five papers and as Professional Freedom and Responsibility Chair in the Cultural and Critical Studies Division. She was reelected as the chair for the 2014–15 academic year.

Anthropology

International re searchBioarchaeology graduate student Heidi Miller received a grant from the Indiana Academy of Science for her study of French skeletons in Canada. In October graduate students Miller, Rebecca Brower, and Lizzie Oakley presented papers at the annual meeting of the Midwest Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology Association in Allendale, Mich. In April Christopher Schmidt gave a presentation at the University of Kent in Canterbury, England, funded by a grant from the British Academy/Leverhulme Trust. In May he gave a presentation to the school of medicine at the Universita degli Studi “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti–Pescara in Pescara, Italy. His trip to Italy included a week-long study of the people of Herculaneum; for that analysis he took three graduate students (Brower, Oakley, and Ashley Remy). Funding for the project came from a UIndy Summer Research Grant. In September Schmidt had a book chapter published with former graduate student Amber Osterholt, titled, “Middle and Late Archaic Trophy Taking in Indiana” in Violence and Warfare Among Hunter Gatherers (edited by Allen and Jones, Left Coast Press).

Art & Design

Art in the houseProfessor emeritus Dee Schaad presented a ceramics workshop at the Dunedin Fine Art Center in Tampa, Fla., in October. He also has work included in the permanent collection of the Haan Mansion Museum of Indiana Art in Lafayette, Ind.

Biology

Leaping l izards !In July Kevin Gribbins gave a presentation on spermatogenesis and testis architecture in lizards at the national meeting of the Society of Reptiles and Amphibians in Chattanooga, Tenn. He was an invited author in the book Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Lizards, scheduled for publication next summer. Gribbins is also serving as an invited chief editor of the December special issue of the journal Spermatogenesis. Four of his articles have also been accepted for publication this fall, including an invitation to provide the cover image for the December issue of Spermatogenesis. Krista Latham ’03 (Biology & Anthropology), Stephen Nawrocki (Biology) and twelve Human Biology graduate students traveled to the Forests, Lakes and Grasslands Forensic Anthropologists meeting in Roscommon, Mich., in Septem-ber. UIndy gave eight presentations at the conference, which

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The Reflector and the Reflector Online have had two students named as national finalists for the 2014 Associated Collegiate Press Photo Excellence Award in sports photography: photo editor Zefeng (Ben) Zhang and editorial assistant Kameron Casey. Entries are judged based on technical quality, artistic value, and journalistic content. National winners in the com-petition will be announced in November. In October Criswell and Kylee Crane, managing editor of the Reflector and the Reflector Online, presented their work in the panel session “The Student Newspaper Course: Putting the Pieces Together” at the Associated Collegiate Press/Col-lege Media Association National College Media Convention in Philadelphia. Criswell served as organizer and moderator of the panel, which was selected for presentation in open competition. Crane also served as a research associate, working with Criswell, and her presentation grew out of their project. Reflector editor-in-chief Anna Wieseman and Reflector Online editor Quiaira Johnson also attended the convention. Rebekah Watson Gaidis ’03 attended the Central States Communication Association’s conference in Minneapolis, Minn., in April, and served as the chair of the Public Relations Division. She presented “In Pursuit of a ‘Winning’ Balance: Perspectives on Acclaiming Individual and Team Success within a Single Forensic Program,” was on the discussion panel “Elevating Course Communication & Content: Traditional, Online, & Hybrid Use of Course Management Software,” and presented “‘A New Kind of Family’: ABC Family’s Deconstruc-tion of Disney’s Family Values.”

Chemistry

A summer of s c ienceThe inaugural interdisciplinary Summer Research Institute was held at UIndy this past summer and was organized by John Langdon. Two students engaged in summer research: senior Chris Otolski ’14 worked with David Styers-Barnett to inves-tigate dye-sensitized solar cell efficiency by changing electrolyte solutions, while sophomore Reed McKinney collaborated with Brad Neal to synthesize small molecules for potential applica-tion in molecular electronics. Both students presented their findings at the end of the institute. Joe Burnell ’83 was the technical editor for the recently published second edition of Organic Chemistry I for Dum-mies by Arthur Winter (John Wiley & Sons). This is the third volume of the Organic Chemistry for Dummies series to which Burnell has contributed. Levi Mielke was co-author on two peer-reviewed articles: one published in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, and the other in the Journal of Geophysical Research—Atmospheres, both describing aspects of ozone pollution in Los Angeles, Calif. Kathy Stickney, Jonathan Stack, Styers-Barnett, Neal, and Mielke presented their research in chemical education at the Conference on Chemical Education in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Stickney presented “Teaching Chemistry Content & Pedagogy With an Innovative Approach: The University of Indianapolis Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowship Program”; Styers-Barnett presented “Increasing the Depth of the Nuclear Decay Dice Analogy Through Connecting Kinetics and Equilibrium”; Neal presented “Use of Google Drive in General Chemistry Labs”; and Mielke, Stack, and Stickney presented “Introducing Inquiry-Based Laboratory Modules into an Introductory Chemistry Discussion Section.” The conference attendees also reconnected with Taylor Owings ’11, who spoke on advances in chemical education. The department acquired several new pieces of hardware, including a high-pressure liquid chromatography instrument, a microwave-induced plasma atomic emission spectrometer, and a UV-visible spectrophotometer. With these, the Chem-istry faculty will be embarking on new research opportunities with students. Styers-Barnett and Burnell accompanied five students from the Rho Chapter of the Sigma Zeta National Science and Mathematics Honor Society to the National Sigma Zeta Con-vention at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minn. Three students gave research presentations: Harleen Athwal, Megan Birch-meier ’14, and Chris Otolski ’14. Otolski received a chapter Honor Award for conducting and presenting on research in two different areas, speaking on iron pyrite structure formation in the presence of different iron halide compounds (work completed at the University of Kansas in the summer of 2013), and ionic liquids as conductors in dye-sensitized solar cells, a research project conducted at UIndy during the 2013–14 academic year. Chemistry students successfully completed undergraduate summer research experiences in preparation for professional careers (see sidebar on next page). Chemistry Department faculty, staff, and students also helped to host the inaugural UIndy Homecoming Hound Hustle 5K and Ace Chase, with Stickney and Lisa Battiato ’06 serving as race organizers.

English

Elementar y, my dear WatsonIn March Toni Morris and Sue Blackwell (School for Adult Learning) presented “Challenging the One-Shot Professional Development Model in Higher Education” at the LERN Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. In May, Morris presented “Culture in the Classroom: Enrichment Assignments for the ESL Classroom” at the International Congress of Medieval Studies in Kalamazoo, Mich. In September Morris presented “Elementary and BBC Sherlock: Recent Adaptations of Sherlock Holmes” at the Association of Adaptation Studies at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Fla. Morris is also serving as director of the Teaching English as a Second or Other Language program at UIndy.

Scholarly pursuits


Jumping spiders and mouse brains

Michael C. Milam was the general editor for Beyond the Voices: Yiwu, Here I Am by Byron Cai, published by Zhejiang University Press, Hangzhou, 2014.

History & Policial Science

World War I on the waterLawrence Sondhaus had two books published in the summer of 2014: The Great War at Sea: A Naval History of the First World War (Cambridge University Press), and Prima guerra mondiale: La rivoluzione globale, an Italian translation of his 2011 book World War I: The Global Revolution. In October 2014 he served as keynote speaker for a conference in Vienna, hosted by the Austrian National Defense Academy, commem-orating the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I. A. James Fuller published “Oliver P. Morton and the Poli-tics of Historical Memory” in the December 2014 issue of the Indiana Magazine of History. He also chaired a panel on the

“Cultural Aspects of War and Conflict” at the Midwest American Culture Association meeting in October. Fuller also published four book reviews in scholarly journals in the summer and fall of 2014.

Kinesiology

Giving a boos t to se l f -e s teemDesarae Davis ’14, Jill Cain ’19, Mindy Hartman-Mayol, Brianna Scott, and K. Lee Everett presented “The Relation-ship Between Male and Female Body Esteem Perceptions Amongst Division II Collegiate Athletes” at the American College of Sports Medicine Midwest Chapter meeting in Mer-rillville, Ind., in November. Maggie Paul ’15, Cain, Hartman-Mayol, Scott, and Everett presented “Factors That Influence Self-Esteem Levels in College Athletes” at the meeting. Jordan Sharp ’14, Koby Orris ’15, Hartman-Mayol, Scott, and Everett presented “Comparison of Levels of Sport Confi-

Several Greyhounds conducted some serious lab work over the summer through the National Science Foundation’s prestigious Research Experiences for Undergraduates program, which allows students to participate in cutting-edge research around the country. UIndy faculty members encouraged them to apply for the competitive program and in some cases employed their professional connections to help the students find projects in their fields of interest.

Senior chemistry and psychology major Sarah Fantin (pictured, with microscope) patiently described her research project at the University of Kansas, which involved applying electric potential to thin slices of mouse brain to generate a current, which can be measured to determine the levels of neurotransmitters present. Having never used fast-scan cyclic voltammetry to quantify serotonin release in mice with Huntington’s Disease, we had to ask Sarah Fantin to explain how she spent her summer break.

“Brain chemistry is kind of a weird thing to be interested in,” she admitted. “But it’s not as hard as it sounds, especially when you think it’s interesting.”

Other NSF-REU participants included: Senior biology/chemistry/pre-dentistry major Harleen Athwal, who studied the elaborate courting behaviors of male Habronattus clypeatus jumping spiders at the University of California, Berkeley. Senior biology and chemistry major Clinton Knapp, who joined a study at the Georgia Institute of Technology on how cholera bacteria absorb DNA from their environment. Junior biology/chemistry/pre-med major Hannah Vormohr, whose work at the University of North Carolina involved using ultrasonic waves and a high-speed camera to study elastic properties of various materials. —Scott Hall

Photo by the University of Kansas Marketing Communications

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dence and Nine NCAA Division II College Athletic Teams.” Shelbie Whitaker ’15, Brianne Burkhart ’15, Hartman- Mayol, and Everett presented “The Effect of a Health and Wellness Program on Multi-Dimensional Wellness in University Faculty.” Lisa Hicks (chair), Hartman-Mayol, Roberta Sipe, Cori Eckerle ’14, Dalton Herendeen ’16, and Brandon Bixler ’15 presented “Kettlebells: Increasing Strength and Burning Calories in your Program” at the Indiana Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance State Conference in Indianapolis in November.

Krannert School of Physical Therapy

Service does a body goodJulie Gahimer ’85 and Jeanette Anderson ’97 ’10 co-authored “Assessing the Impact of a Short-Term Service-Learning Clinical Experience on the Development of Professional Behaviors of Physical Students: A Pilot Study.” The article was published in the October issue of the Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. In October Kathy Martin ’90 presented “Innovative Ideas for Student Assessment” at the American Physical Therapy Association’s Educational Leadership Conference in Kansas City. In November Gahimer, Beth Kiggins ’92 (Faculty Learn-ing/Design Studio) and Colleen Sheehy-Mulholland (School of Education) presented the outcomes of their 2013–14 Faculty Learning Community, “Ah! Too Much Stuff! How One Faculty Learning Community Harnessed the Overload of Information,” at the Lilly Conference on College Teaching at Miami University.

Mathematics & Computer Science

Tracing our mathematical root sIn October Jeff Oaks traveled to Athens, Greece, to attend an international workshop and give a presentation. He traveled to Kennesaw State University in Georgia to give an address to the campus community on Arabic math as part of their “Year of the Arabian Peninsula.” He also gave the plenary talk at the History & Pedagogy of Mathematics meeting (Americas sec-tion) on October 17.

Modern Languages

Bringing the Univers i ty togetherIn her new function as assistant dean of Interdisciplinary Programs & Service-Learning, Gerburg Garmann presented “Establishing an Integrated Mentoring Program for Interdisci-plinary Studies” at the meeting for Interdisciplinary Studies at Michigan State. She also presented at the Mentoring Confer-ence at the University of New Mexico, and her interdisciplin-ary proposal “Word-Image-Sound: A Multimedia Presentation of Friederike Mayröcker’s and Ulla Hahn Poetry” was accepted for the 2015 HERA Interdisciplinary Conference “Beyond the Binary” in San Francisco. In November she presented “Creat-ing a Multilingual Minor” at the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Conference in San Antonio. At UIndy this fall, she facilitated three roundtables geared to engaging the campus in interdisciplinary conversation and collaboration, including the topics of “Negotiating Interdisci-plinarity” and “Putting Down Roots or Branching Out: How Can We Do Both Well?” Sarah Ohmer, a 2014 –15 Fulbright Fellow, will have her article “Brazillian Hip Hop as Social Healing and Activism: Afroreggae and Group Cultural Afroreggae” featured in La Verdad: The Reader of Hip-Hop Latinidades, an important addition to the literature on Latin American and international hip-hop studies. In September she presented “Literature, Gender and Culture from the Perspectives of African Descent” in São Paulo, Brazil, at the University of São Paulo. In October chair Peter Wuteh Vakunta’s article “Translation or Treason: On Translating the Third Code” was published in Translation Journal. In November he presented “Landscaping Multilingualism and Research in the Age of Globalization” at the Midwest Modern Language Association conference in Detroit, and “Linguistic Apartheid in Cameroon and the Quest for Freedom and Identity” at the African Stud-ies Association conference in Indianapolis. In January he will present “An Exegetic Model for Translating Literature Written in Camfranglais” at the Modern Language Association confer-ence in Vancouver, Canada. He will also present “Linguicide and Nationhood in Cameroon” at the Worldwide Congress of Language Rights in Italy next May.

Music

Piping upIn June Marko Petričić was the Pipe Organ Encounter director for POE Indianapolis. Fourteen students and ten faculty members from across the country spent a week at UIndy participating in this national camp for young organists. He also presented “Performing Organ Works on the Bayan Accordion” at the National American Guild of Organists Convention in Boston this summer. During the fall semester,

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Petričić taught organ lessons as a sabbatical replacement for Christopher Young at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. In addition, he will be presenting an organ/bayan recital at First Presbyterian Church in Athens, Ohio, on the campus of Ohio University. On September 6, Brenda Clark (chair) and the UIndy chapter of the National Association for Music Education hosted the Indiana Music Education Association’s Fall General Music Workshop in the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center. This statewide professional development opportunity was well- attended by practicing music educators and collegiate pre-service teachers and University personnel. In September Sharon Parr presented “Musical Paragone in Late Nineteenth-Century Vienna” in Quebec City, Canada, at the international Paragone Studies Conference. On October 6, the department produced a Local Composers Concert featuring faculty from the IU Jacobs School of Music and Alexis Bacon and Gregory Martin of UIndy. UIndy Composition students James Loughery, Daniel Watson, and Darrin Isaac performed their music for Pulitzer-prize winning composer Ellen Taaffe Zwillich in a masterclass at Butler University. In November pianists Rebecca Sorley ’13 and Elisabeth Hoegberg and mezzo soprano Mitzi Westra, along with India-napolis Symphony Orchestra cellist Ingrid Fischer-Bellman, joined forces for “Musical Journeys of Immigrant Composers,” a lecture-recital program in the city’s Spirit and Place Festival.

Philosophy & Religion

Bridging the re l ig ious gapPerry Kea was elected chair of the board of Westar Institute. Westar is a nonprofit, public-benefit research and educational organization that bridges the gap between scholarship about religion and the perception of religion in popular culture. Kea has been a Westar Fellow since 1987. Peter Murphy’s article “Teaching Applied Ethics to the Righteous Mind” was recently published in the Journal of Moral Education.

Phylis Lan Lin Department of Social Work

Service- learning serving womenIn October Tracy A. Marschall ’92 led the workshop “Multi-Course Agency Collaborations: Social Work Education’s Opportunity to Serve Women Affected by Addiction, Incarceration, and/or Domestic Violence through Service-Learning” and presented “Learning ‘How’ and ‘With’ Instead of ‘About’: Group Work with Women Living with Addiction(s) in a Residential Setting” with students Amanda Szura ’15 and Elizabeth Taulman ’15 at the New York State Social Work Education Association’s annual conference in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

In October Phylis Lan Lin served as chair and discussant for “Social and Political Issues through the Lens of Literature, Marriage, and Political Language” and “Individual Papers: Topics in Chinese Studies” at the conference of the American Association for Chinese Studies held at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She discussed nine papers by the presentations from UC–Berkeley, Harvard University, and Lamar University, among others. She also was a keynote speaker in October at the Senior Health International Forum at Sanda University in Shanghai, China. Her topic was “The 5 Fs/Hs Model, Proactivity, Stress Management, and Quality of Life: A Conceptualization for Successful Aging.” While in Shanghai, she gave a special lecture on “Becoming a Rounded, Happy, Quality, and Passionate Person in College” to students at Sanda University in Jiashang City and Ji Guang Polytechnic College in Baoshan District.

Physics & Earth-Space Sciences

An out-of - thi s -world experiment

During Homecoming weekend, the department launched a high-altitude balloon from Smith Mall on campus. The balloon travelled more than 100 miles, reaching a maximum altitude of more than 93,000 feet. The balloon carried nine payloads with seven student experiments and two support pods with telemetry used to help track the balloon. These experi-ments were designed by undergraduate students in one general education core science class (Astronomy) and advanced physics classes (Laboratory Instrumentation). Among the experiments was a novel ozone monitor, two innovative dispersive light gathering instruments, a few high definition cameras, and two microprocessor-based controllers running experiments. The balloon returned to earth and landed in a tree in Union, Ken. Timothy A. Duman presented “The Development and Implementation of a Senior Research Course” at the American Association of Physics Teachers 2014 Summer Conference in Minneapolis, Minn.

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School of Business

Happi ly working 9 to 5In August Terry J. Schindler ’84 presented “New Job, New Life: How to Smoothly Transition” at the Indiana Society of Sleep Professionals Symposium. He also presented “Leader-ship, Power & Influence” in September for the Institute for Strengthening Families.

School of Education

Teaching peace ; t eaching hopeIn October Greta Pennell presented “Teach Peace” at the Association for Humanist Sociology conference in Cleveland, Ohio. Joining her in the session was Faustin N’Tala ’02 who presented “Learning and Serving Globally: Teaching Hope in the Democratic Republic of Congo.” Faustin was also an invited panelist discussing “Activism through (Campus) Social Justice Centers” with activist scholars and community educa-tors from Coastal Carolina and Case Western universities. Pennell was appointed to a two-year term as treasurer of AHS. In November Angelia Ridgway and MAT graduate Sarah Schirripa ’14 presented a state-level workshop at Indiana’s Foreign Language Teachers’ Association Conference. Their session on technology and second-language learning was their second in a series of professional development workshops for foreign language teachers who are infusing technological applications into their teaching.

School of Nursing

Sharing good heal th

Becca Cartledge ’06 (right) traveled to Ecuador in June and presented an all-day women’s health workshop in Saraguro. She also presented a class for women in the city of Loja.

School of Nursing faculty and students spent a week in October serving the women and children of the Dominican Republic by participating in a healthcare mission trip. Faculty included Barb Winningham, Jody Perez, Cartledge, Denise Ferrell ’93, and adjunct faculty Paula Stephens-Bibeau. The group of 23 consisted of OB/GYNs, a surgical tech, nurse-midwives, women’s health nurse practitioners, family nurse practitioners, nurses, and graduate and undergraduate nursing students. The group provided OB/GYN care, performed sur-geries, and delivered babies and cared for the women at Good Samaritan Hospital in La Romana. The team also went out into the villages to conduct women’s health exams and provide education. They also gave a presentation on women’s health education to about 200 women from the villages. Cartledge serves as immediate past president of the executive board of the Indiana Center for Parish Nursing. She successfully passed the Nurse Midwife Certification exam offered through the American Midwifery Certification Board and serves on the Ethics in Research Committee—Women’s Cycle of Life International Board. Ferrell provided a podium presentation about the Indiana Center for Nursing’s Diversity Initiative and also presented at the National League for Nursing’s Annual Nursing Summit. Anne Thomas (dean) was part of a team that developed and taught a six-week Dementia Care Training Series for the OPTIMISTIC Project, a long-term care quality initiative of the Indiana University Center for Aging Research. She was also on the planning team and served as a presenter for a national conference held by the National Organization of Nurse Practi-tioner Faculties in November. She also has been appointed as treasurer for the Spotlight on Nursing Board in Indiana. Kathy Hetzler was a member of the team with Dynamic Women in Missions from One Mission Society and traveled to South Asia in September. The group provided medical care in two areas within South Asia. She also presented “Developing Leaders through Mentoring in the Mission Field” with Barbara Winningham, Janie Toon ’89, and Cartledge at the Innova-tion’s in Faith-Based Nursing Education Conference at Indiana Wesleyan University in June. Hetzler attended the Oncology Nursing Society Leadership Workshop for Central Indiana Oncology Nursing Society as the president-elect in July. Stephanie Kemery ’14 passed her certified medical-surgical RN exam this summer and was profiled in their August bul-letin for AACN Graduate Nursing Student Association as one of nine recently graduated GNSA members. She became a certified medical-surgical nurse this summer and will present at the Northwest Indiana Nursing Research Conference in November and the Indiana University Health Nursing Research conference in December. Cindy Bowers was awarded a Spotlight On Nursing scholarship to complete her doctoral education.

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School of Occupational Therapy

Recognizing knowledge & exper t i seBecky Barton ’07 has been named to the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Roster of Fellows for innovations in practice and fieldwork education. She will receive her award at the AOTA 2015 conference in April. Brenda Howard ’04 published “Clinical Plagiarism and Copyright Violations” in the October 13 issue of OT Practice. The December issue of Games for Health Journal will feature “The Acceptance and Use of Virtual Gaming as an Intervention Strategy for Older Adults in Occupational Therapy,” written by Beth Ann Walker ’01. Victoria Wilburn ’12, Jessica Flannigan ’15, Beth Keehn ’15, Jessica Marquis ’15, and Erin Reagan ’15 presented “Community-Based Fieldwork: A Collaboration Between Occupational Therapy Students and a Foster Care Alternative Organization” at the Indiana Occupational Therapy Associa-tion spring meeting, and will present at the American Occupa-tional Therapy Association 2015 conference. Wilburn, Kristen Bastin ’16, Callie Fehr ’16, Mallory Harber ’16, Brianna Hursey ’16, Katie Ross ’16, and Jessica Young ’16 had their paper “Effects of Classroom Design on Social Interaction” accepted to the AOTA 2015 conference as well.

School of Psychological Sciences

Meeting the needs o f the e lder lyIn October faculty members and doctoral students traveled to Boston College for the Diversity Challenge hosted by the Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture. Mixalis Poulakis ’94, ’98, ’02, Renita Sengupta ’14, Nidaa Kazi ’14, and Alysia Siegel ’14 co-authored and presented “Challenges in the Utilization of End-of-Life Care Services Amongst South Asian Elderly in the U.S.: A Literature Review.” In addition to reviewing the literature on service utili-zation in this population, the poster provided recommenda-tions on how service providers can better meet the needs of the South Asian elderly community within the U.S. The School of Psychological Sciences also had a strong presence at the American Psychological Association convention in Washington, D.C., in August. Kyle Olesek ’13, Katie Plewa ’12, and Poulakis, Kazi, and Sengupta co-authored and presented “Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games and Their Effect on Relationships.”

Sociology & Criminal Justice

New depar tment name, programsWith the creation of the Phylis Lan Lin Social Work program, the Social Sciences Department has changed its name to the Sociology and Criminal Justice Department. The department includes Sociology and Criminal Justice majors and minors as well as the master’s in Applied Sociology and minors in Child and Youth Programs and Social Research. In October Tim Maher presented “Sociology Through the Senses” at the meeting of the Association for Humanist Sociology in Cleveland, Ohio. At the same meeting, Jim Pennell (chair) presented “Seeking the Celebratory: Finding Some Sociological Solace in a Screwed Up World.” Amanda Miller published “We’re Very Careful: The Fertility Desires and Contraceptive Behaviors of Cohabiting Couples” in the journal Family Relations. Miller and co-author Sharon Sassler of Cornell University set out to discover why working-class couples more often become pregnant in their cohabiting unions than do middle-class couples.

Theatre

Shining a l ight on the s tageLaura Glover designed lights for the UIndy production of Urinetown, the Musical as well as the 20th anniversary of Dance Kaleidoscope’s Carmina Burana. She also designed lights at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra for its Pops Series “Leading Men of Broadway.” At the Indianapolis City Ballet, Laura is lighting designer and stage manager. Lou Harry’s short play Imagine Being Joyce Carol Oates’ Aunt Just for a Minute is included in Indy Writes Books: A Book Lover’s Anthology, published in November by adult literacy agency Indy Reads. Other participating writers include John Green, Cathy Day, and Susan Neville. His play Lightning and Jellyfish opened at Theatre on the Square October 17, directed by former UIndy student Sam Fain. The production was stage managed by Alexis Damron ’14 and the cast included former UIndy student Christopher Redmon and Kyrsten Lyster ’12. Robert Neal acted in Two Gentlemen of Verona, A Christmas Carol, and The Hound of the Baskervilles at the Indiana Repertory Theatre, directed Waiting for Lefty at Franklin College, and in May wrote “The Actor’s Fear: Why Is It Necessary?” for the theatre blog HowlRound. Ryan O’Shea ’08 completed her Fitzmaurice Voicework program in London and is now a certified associate teacher. She offered a two-day Fitzmaurice workshop to UIndy students in early October. She will be performing in A Very Phoenix Christmas at the Phoenix Theatre. Jim Ream designed the scenery for the Phoenix Theatre’s production of Clark Gable Slept Here, which opened in September 2014. He also did a theatre program review for Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania in late October.

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Commissioned music to honor philanthropist DeHaanTo celebrate the 20th anniversary of our Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center, UIndy has commissioned a classical music composition to honor a benefactor whose support made the center possible.

Philanthropist Christel DeHaan (center photo) was in attendance in September when UIndy President Robert Manuel announced the commission during a gala anniversary celebration and opening of the University’s 2014–15 Faculty Artist Concert Series. The concert in the DeHaan Center’s Ruth Lilly Performance Hall was led by Maestro Raymond Leppard, artist-in-residence at UIndy and conductor laureate of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and it featured student ensembles and professionals from the ISO and the UIndy music faculty.

“We wanted to honor and thank Christel in a way appropriate to her dedication to the community, to the University, and to the arts,” Manuel told the capacity crowd.

The piece will be composed by John Berners, UIndy associate professor of music, whose works have been performed by ensembles including the Detroit Symphony, the Virginia Symphony, and the Kiev Philharmonic as well as at festivals including Tanglewood and the Missouri New Music Festival. The composition will premiere next year at the opening of the 2015–16 Faculty Artist Concert Series season.

The Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center and its Ruth Lilly Performance Hall opened in 1994 at a cost of $10 million, with support from Lilly Endowment Inc., philanthropist Ruth Lilly, and DeHaan, a former UIndy student who served many years on the University’s Board of Trustees. Among other interests, she is the founder and president of the Christel DeHaan Family Foundation, which supports arts and culture in central Indiana, and the founder and CEO of Christel House International, which provides education and other assistance to impoverished children around the world.

Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowship Program

A helping hand to new teachersJean Lee and Deb Sachs ’78 presented “Beyond Surviving to Thriving: University-Provided Mentoring for Novice STEM Teachers” at the 2014 Mentoring Conference, held in October at the University of New Mexico.

Writing Lab

More than jus t wordsDawn Hershberger ’92 presented “Making Something from (Nearly) Nothing: Creative Ways to Bolster Writing Center Outreach” at the International Writing Centers Association/National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing conference in Orlando, Fla.


Climber earns world championships medal despite spinal cord injuryRock climbing is scary. It’s even more scary when you’ve had a spinal cord injury. But that didn’t stop Aika Yoshida ’07. Aika can be described in many ways: physical therapist, yoga instructor, and rock climber. She is also a spinal cord injury survivor and a silver medalist in the 2014 Paraclimbing World Championships.

A native of Japan, Aika first used rock climbing as a way to meet people when she came to study physical therapy at UIndy.

Back on the rock“Climbing is a physical activity,” she said,

“but it’s also a mental activity and a chance to socialize with other climbers.”

Those qualities also led Aika to yoga, and to a fateful day on July 28, 2013. It was during an acrobatic yoga practice in Broad Ripple Park that Aika went from caring for patients to becoming one. A missed landing caused her to land on her head.

“I didn’t feel anything below my neck,” she recalled.

Aika was taken to Community Hospital in Indianapolis, where she was and is still employed as a physical therapist. She underwent emergency surgery and was transferred to a rehabilitation center, where she spent a month working on walking and rebuilding muscle strength.

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“I was a bit nervous. I just focused on my breathing and what I could do.” she said. “My coach, Johnny Murch, helped me to climb without relying on strength. He taught me to use my momentum. Once I was on the wall, I blocked out the music and the cheering and was in my zone.”

In both the qualifying and the medal rounds, Aika made it to the top of the climbing route, a height of about 55 feet. Winners are determined by points; a certain number of points is given for each rock hold. If there is a tie, the judges look at speed. In the finals, both Aika and one other climber made it to the top. Because Aika’s speed was 30 seconds slower than her competitor’s, she earned the silver medal.

But it was a golden moment.“I was happy,” she said. “And also relieved

that it was over. I felt like I did well and I could see how far I’d come—even compared to my abilities in Atlanta.”

Better than the silver medal was the opportunity to get to know other competitors, including a woman missing a shoulder and arm.

“If you are missing an arm, who would even think about climbing?” Aika asked. “But that is what is great about adaptive sports. We have different disabilities, but similar mindsets. Yes, we have some limitations, but we are just people who want to be active and live a meaningful life.”

Onward & upward

In addition to competing in the 2016 Paraclimbing World Championships, Aika is chasing other new goals. She hasn’t been home to Japan since her injury and is training to compete in the Japanese nationals in May 2015.

More important, she has a goal of growing the sport of paraclimbing as a Paradox Sports ambassador.

“What I love about Paradox, and adaptive sports, is that we focus on our abilities,” she said. “When we are in therapy, we focus on what we can’t do and how to get better. In adaptive sports, we ask ‘what do I have left and how can I use that to do what I want to do?’”

Aika also wants to use her experience— as both a physical therapist and a patient— to help physical therapy students.

“There is so much I learned by being a patient,” she said. “Now, I approach patients differently. I have a better understanding of what people are going through.” —Amy Magan

‘That is what is great about adaptive sports. We have different disabilities, but similar mindsets ’

It was during her time at rehab that she learned about Paradox Sports, an organization based in Boulder, Colo., dedicated to creating physically adaptive sports communities. Aika learned that Paradox was bringing a rock climbing clinic to Red River Gorge, Ken., in October 2013. Although it was barely two months after her spinal cord injury, she was determined to go, if only to see that rock climbing was still possible. Besides, Red River Gorge had been one of her favorite places to climb before her accident.

“Paradox Sports gave me hope of becoming a rock climber again,” Aika said. “The person who led the program was missing a leg and had a spinal cord injury. Watching someone with a disability climb at that high level was inspiring.”

With the help of her physical therapist, Joel Novak ’07, Aika was climbing again by January 2014, this time at Climb Time Indy in Indianapolis. Aika’s injuries caused weakness in all four extremities, but the right side of her body is most affected. She walks with a limp, has diminished strength in her right arm and hand, and impaired muscle tone and fine motor skills, among other physical challenges.

But nevertheless, by spring, Aika had her sights set on a new goal. She planned to compete at the U.S. National Paraclimbing competition in July in Atlanta, Ga., just one year after her accident.

Back in the game

Aika went into Atlanta not having high expectations other than having fun and learning from other adaptive climbers, but she ended up doing well enough to earn herself a spot on the U.S. team heading to the World Paraclimbing Championships in Gijón, Spain, in September. The celebration, however, appeared to be short-lived.

Because Aika was not a U.S. citizen, she was not eligible to compete on Team USA. The U.S. paraclimbing officials contacted the Japanese officials and the International Federation of Sport Climbing to get permission for Aika to compete as a member of Team Japan. Approval came in mid-August.

One friend told her, “You’re not representing Team USA or Team Japan. You’re representing the human spirit.”

Silver is golden

The competition opened with a qualifying round, after which Aika was tied for first place with another climber.


On August 13, 2013, Stephanie Beron ’10 and Andy Troxel ’10 officially became homeless. That Tuesday, after selling her car in the morning, Steph and Andy started their year-long trip around the world, an adventure that would take them hiking, camping, backpacking, and biking across more than a dozen countries and four continents.

Before one sets out on a year-long journey, there are many plans to be made and dollars to be saved. In Steph and Andy’s story, it meant working hard and saving for three years, and then selling possessions and paring down.

“I was lucky enough to find a great job out of college where I had many opportunities,” says Steph. “Although Andy and I had a good start to what a great life might look like, it just didn’t seem to fit.

While many people our age are getting married or starting families, I wasn’t ready to settle down. So while it seemed a bit crazy to do this trip, I knew that I’d regret not trying.”

And they’re off!The first part of the adventure was a U.S. road trip, driving to New England, then slowly making their way across the top part of the country, cruising through Montana, Washington, and Oregon.

They spent October in Las Vegas, and California, and Utah, before driving back to Chicago to begin the next leg of the adventure.

On November 12, the pair hopped a plane bound for New Zealand, where they spent the next month.

“The scenery in New Zealand is ridiculous,” says Andy. “It definitely was my favorite place, with so many mountains, glaciers, and volcanoes. And it’s all an adventure. There’s road tripping, mountain biking, surfing, and hiking.”

Just before Christmas, they took a flight over to Australia, and had their first experience with living in hostels.

“It was probably the biggest lifestyle change for me since moving away to college,” explains Steph. “Sleeping in bunk beds in a room full of strangers, wearing sandals in the shower, keeping my valuables on me at all times, and living without transportation was all an adjustment.”

To round out their incredible finish to 2013, they celebrated New Year’s Eve by watching fireworks over Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Opera House.

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Greyhound globetrottersThe best laid plansWhen Steph and Andy started to plan their trip around the world, they purposely didn’t plan their route. So after a few more relaxing days in Australia, they decided to head to Fiji, followed by Bali, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Bali turned out to be Steph’s favorite location.

“The culture on the island is incredible,” she explains. “The green rice fields and sandy surf beaches make it a beautifully unique place.”

After taking some advice from other travellers, Andy and Steph decided to add Cambodia to their list of places to visit, which turned into a major health scare. Both of them came down with dengue fever, a disease with no cure that is transmitted by mosquitos. Thankfully, a British doctor helped them through the ordeal, and after a week of recovery, they were back on the road again.

“That was the closest we came to booking a plane ride back home again,” says Steph.

The rest of their time in Southeast Asia was less eventful—and more enjoyable. They timed their visit to Japan perfectly and arrived just as the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. Steph said that she got to try her new favorite food in Japan: conveyor belt sushi.

Before heading to Europe, they had a quick 72-hour layover in China, walking along the Great Wall and visiting the Forbidden City. After that, it was off to Europe for the next two months. The pair flew into Munich, Germany, and their first stop was to a bar to buy a round of beers.

“When Andy and I studied in Greece in 2009,” says Steph, “I came home with a 20 Euro bill in my pocket. I hung onto it, knowing that one day I’d return to Europe to spend it.”

A two-wheeled adventureFrom Munich they took a train to Prague, Czech Republic. From there, they bought cycling gear and set off on a 1,200-mile bike ride through Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. They wrapped up their trip with a visit to Iceland before returning to the States in mid-July.

Of all the places that Andy and Steph visited, what impressed them the most was how friendly everyone was, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, or culture. And even though they are back in Indiana readjusting to life in the Midwest, they are already looking forward to traveling again.

“Once you get bit by the traveling bug,” says Steph, “it’s a lifelong journey.”—Allison Gallagher ’14 & Jen Huber ’07

Quick Q&A with Andy & StephBest tourist attraction?Angkor Wat in Cambodia and Sydney Harbour on New Year’s Eve

One place we all should visit? Iceland & Thailand

Where to next? Easter Island or Croatia

One essential travel item? A good carry-on sized backpack and Pocket Earth Offline Maps App.

Country with the friendliest folks? Japan

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Two UIndy MBA graduates are pouring themselves into new ventures catering to the growing number of “locavores” (consumers who seek locally grown, produced, and sourced food

and beverages) throughout greater Indianapolis. Thanks to entrepreneurs Brian Willsey ’10

and Jeremy Hough ’01, local residents can enjoy small-batch, artisanal spirits and make their own craft brews with no fuss or muss.

Brian, who left a job in real estate banking and securities, is a partner at Hotel Tango Whiskey, Indiana’s first veteran-owned and operated artisan distillery.

Founded by Travis Barnes—a close friend who served in the U.S. Marine’s elite First Reconnaissance Battalion for three Iraq tours—the distillery’s name is a play on military-style phonetics. Spirits like Victor Vodka, Golf Gin, and Romeo Rum are named accordingly.

Located in historic Fletcher Place, the pet-friendly distillery and tasting room opened at 702 Virginia Avenue in September.

“It’s been interesting,” Brian said. “I liken it to a constant business case study from one of my MBA classes, with a lot of on-the-fly decisions to simply figure it out as we go along.”

There were 24 U.S. craft distilleries in 2001, according to the Economist. The American Distilling Institute estimates there will be 450 by 2015—and Hotel Tango is one of them.

MBA studies were helpful for all the financial planning, forecasting, data tracking, and market research to convince investors their concept will be profitable.

A new, 150-gallon custom-made copper and stainless steel still produces in one day what previously took five. “It will enable us to reduce inventory and labor expenses,” Brian said, noting three smaller, 25-gallon stills are also in operation.

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to find more Hoosier farmers from whom corn, wheat, rye, malt, and barley and oaken barrels for aging can be secured.

Originally intending to sell their product by the bottle, a tasting room was built so customers can sample the spirits. Its centerpiece is a huge, two-sided fireplace (built by Travis’s father from Indiana fieldstone) flanked by comfortable seating.

Along with seasonal spirits like hot spiced rum, signature drinks include the Cuban Missile, which is mixed in a Ball jar, shaken, and served sans lid. Artisanal syrups made by Wilks & Wilson and natural sodas by Handcrafted Beverages, both of Indianapolis, are used as mixers.

Growing sales is the goal and operations are ramping up for broader distribution, including establishing a presence in some of the city’s trendiest restaurants. Of six full-time and three part-time employees, two (including Travis) are veterans. “By the end of 2015, we hope to have five more full-timers,” he said.

Brewing up a new bus ine s s Just south of County Line Road and SR 135 in Greenwood, entrepreneur Jeremy Hough is opening Indiana’s only brew-on- premise operation for making handcrafted beer.

Located at 3021 Meridian Meadows Drive, the start-up will feature a brewing room and retail area for equipment and supplies, which also can be ordered online. It is slated to open in December.

“We will have fresh ingredients, great recipes, all the equipment, and a temperature-controlled fermentation room. It’s just like making beer at home—only more quickly, with less expense, and no mess,” Jeremy said.

Customers can choose from 16 recipes to make their own ales, ambers, blondes, lagers, porters, stouts, and specialty brews, including seasonal varieties, with guidance from experts. After the fermentation period, which averages

two or three weeks depending on the recipe, the finished product is ready.

“When you break down the cost of a Brew-By-U batch, it’s less than a grocery store six-pack,” Jeremy said.

One batch will cost about $160 and yield cases of 24 12-ounce bottles. “Cost depends on bottling and other factors, but containers are recyclable if they don’t use twist-off caps,” he noted.

Director of business operations for the Franciscan Physician Network since 2011, Jeremy has no plans to quit his day job.

According to his business plan, solid first-year revenue is expected, but Jeremy isn’t planning to take a salary himself any time soon.

It has taken twice as long as he thought to open, especially since it takes time to research laws regarding licensed brewing operations.

It’s difficult to quantify how many similar businesses are actively across the U.S., but Jeremy estimates there were about 50 in 2013, so the concept is in its infancy.

As a healthcare executive and entrepreneur, Jeremy says his UIndy MBA has served him well, crediting the program for sparking his interest in small business ownership.

“Brian and Jeremy are prime examples of how the UIndy MBA program successfully blends clear understanding of market demand with creating genuine business opportunities,” said Stan Osweiler, executive in residence and instructor of marketing and entrepreneurship in the School of Business.

Over the past seven years, nearly 70 percent of students indicate they are “extremely interested” in starting their own businesses.

“The depth of that interest has been so keen that we wrote a curriculum plan and course descriptions to offer an entrepreneurship concentration in the MBA program. To my knowledge, UIndy will be the only university in Indiana to have such a track,” he reported.

Plans call for the entrepreneurship con-centration to be available by the end of this year.

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The weather was perfect, the Greyhounds ruled the gridiron, and a good time was had by all. Homecoming 2014 will be one to remember for the UIndy family.

After a busy week of events that included a Plain White T’s concert and a standing-room-only presentation by internationally known astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, the campus awoke Saturday to blue skies and Indian summer temps that reached the mid-70s. The conditions were ideal for the inaugural Hound Hustle 5K, which drew in more than 125 joggers and walkers who toured the beautiful campus during the race. Afterward, children participated in the first Ace Chase fun run and ran around Smith Mall with UIndy’s mascot. Proceeds of the Hound Hustle supported UIndy scholarships and programs.

Alumni from the classes of 2009, 2004, 1994, 1984, and 1964 joined to celebrate their reunion year and reminisced together throughout the weekend. The class of 1964 was welcomed into the 50-Year Club during the President’s Lunch, where President Manuel shared details about UIndy’s progress on the UIndy Health Pavilion and the renovation of Krannert Memorial Library. After lunch, part of Hanna Avenue was closed in order to accommodate free zipline rides. Some lucky people even got to zip while the annual Golf Cart Parade went by, featuring floats lavishly decorated to the theme Cirque du UIndy and representing residence halls and student organizations. Tailgate Town was the place to be just prior to the game. Friends gathered to tailgate, enjoy music and food, and even get a free caricature from famed Garfield illustrator Gary Barker ’79. Many academic departments also welcomed alumni to open houses and gathered at Tailgate Town to reconnect with friends and faculty.

This year’s annual Honors & Recognition Banquet recognized several outstanding alumni, including UIndy’s retired director of Polk Food Services and honorary alumnus Ted Polk, and his wife, Anne. See page 36 for more on the award winners.

The UIndy football team capped a successful Homecoming week with a decisive 52–14 win against visiting Lincoln University, to advance UIndy’s record to 7–1 and claim sole possession of first place in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

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Men’s basketball previewThe 2014–15 UIndy men’s basketball team looks to build on the momentum generated from last year’s historic season. The Greyhounds racked up 24 wins in 2013–14—the most in 50 years—on the way to their first-ever GLVC East Division title and an NCAA Tournament second-round appearance.

Reigning GLVC Coach of the Year Stan Gouard returns just two starters from last year’s team but brings in a number of other high-quality returners and transfers. Six-foot-seven-inch seniors Joe Lawson (15.3 ppg, 6.7 rpg) and Brennan McElroy (9.3 ppg, 6.4 rpg) each started every game last season. Lawson was dubbed All-GLVC First Team last season while McElroy was a unanimous GLVC All-Defensive Team selection.

Senior Kendall Vieke and juniors Jordan Loyd and Avery Harmon also return, while the remaining nine roster players come in as freshmen or transfers. Senior Dai-Jon Parker headlines the latter group, as the two-year starter at D-I Vanderbilt averaged more than eight points, four rebounds, and three assists per game for the SEC school last season.

The team opened the season with an exhibition game at Indiana University Nov. 10, giving the Hoosiers all they could handle. Though they ultimately fell, 76–63, the Greyhounds led by as many as 11 points early and outscored the Hoosiers by one point in the second half, but in between endured a lengthy scoring drought that proved too much to overcome.

The 2014–15 slate includes four all-important regional games and a trip to Miami, Fla., before conference play kicks off in January. In what is arguably the toughest conference in Division II, the Hounds were picked third in the East in the GLVC Preseason Coaches Poll.

UIndy welcomes arch-rival Bellarmine to Nicoson Hall on Jan. 15 and hosts in-state Saint Joseph’s in the regular season finale on Feb. 26. GLVC Tournament play begins with first-round action on campus sites March 1, while the

NCAA Division II Midwest Regional starts March 14.

Track & Field previewThe Greyhounds will begin the 2014–15 indoor track and field season at home on Dec. 6 at the Gerry England Open. They finished up last year with a national champion in women’s discus with Tatiana Zhuravleva’s 56.10-meter throw that broke the school record.

Returning for the Hounds are All-Americans Lissette Mendivil, who finished second in women’s discus, and Josh Bass, who finished third in men’s long jump. Other returning national qualifiers include Farin Hickman in weight throw and hammer, LaTisha Martin in the 400-meter dash, and Alex Cushman in the 10,000 meters.

Wrestling previewThe 2014–15 UIndy wrestling team features three returning national qualifiers, along with 20 newcomers to its roster for the season.

After posting the program’s best finish at the NCAA Division II National Championships, finishing in eighth place a season ago, the Greyhounds will look to an almost completely new lineup for success. This is the sixth year as head coach for Jason Warthan ’01. UIndy also won its first NCAA Division II Super Region #2 championship last year and had four senior All-Americans (Alex Johns, 125; Cameryn Brady, 149; Jeff Weiss, 165 and Evan Wooding, 285) at the national meet to lead to the eighth-place finish.

Returning 2012 All-American Josh Kieffer will move back down to the 125-pound weight class after becoming a national qualifier for the second time at 133 a season ago. Kieffer enters the season ranked fifth in NCAA Division II at 125, while his brother Justin, a two-time national qualifier for the Greyhounds, is ranked sixth at 141. Sophomore Shelden Struble, a national qualifier at 157 a season ago, also returns for UIndy, moving up to 174 for the 2014–15 season.

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Hall of Fame CeremonyFebruary 7, 2015 Schwitzer Center

Florida Golf OutingFeburary 18–20, 2015 Tampa, Florida

Pack-the-House NightFebruary 26, 2015 Nicoson Hall

Senior BuffetApril 8, 2015 Primo Banquet Hall

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About the Greyhound ClubThe Greyhound Club supports the Athletic Department by assisting in renovation of existing facilities and purchasing needed equipment. Its goal is to maintain that quality, expand and enhance opportunities for our student athletes, and advance the mission of the University of Indianapolis.

Men’s soccerThe UIndy men’s soccer team (above), led by head coach John Higgins ’08, made program history in 2014, winning the team’s first-ever Great Lakes Valley Conference championship. The Greyhounds, who finished the year with a 12–5–3 record, upset both #17 Drury and #3 Quincy en route to the title, which was won over top-seeded Quincy in Quincy, Ill., on Nov. 9, with a 3–1 victory. Higgins is the only UIndy coach to lead a men’s soccer team to a GLVC final, which he has now done three times, winning it for the first time this season. Previously, UIndy had been in the GLVC Men’s Soccer Championship Tournament final in 2010 and in 2013.

Women’s tennisUIndy sophomore Stephanie Hirsch made history in September when she won the 2014 USTA/ITA Midwest Regional singles tournament in Allendale, Mich., becoming the first Greyhound to win the event since Pamela Rodriguez in 1997.

In the first round of the USTA/ITA National Small College Championships, Hirsch won 6-4, 6–3 over Southwest Baptist’s Christina Zentai, who had been a remarkable 48–1 entering the match (her previous defeat came in the 2013 NCAA Tournament). Hirsch finished fourth at the national tournament.

FootballThe UIndy football team secured its third consecutive Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship with a 7–1 conference record, part of a 9–2 overall mark. The Greyhounds were led by GLVC Offensive Player of the Year

Reece Horn and GLVC Special Teams Player of the Year Scott Miller.

Horn and Miller were two of 14 Hounds to garner all-conference accolades, the most in the league. Horn finished third in the school’s single-season annals in receiving touchdowns (12), fifth in receiving yards (1,046) and sixth in receptions (68), while Miller goes down as the school’s all-time leading scoring (342 points) and most accurate field goal kicker (79 percent).

The highlight of the season came in front of 6,033 fans at Key Stadium and thousands more nationwide as the Hounds topped rival Saint Joseph’s, 36–33, in the CBS Sports Network D-II Game of the Week. Miller delivered a game-winning 35-yard field goal in quadruple overtime to seal the win.

The event matched the longest contest in program history as well as the first time UIndy football was nationally televised.

The Greyhounds also had a successful Homecoming performance. Capping a week jam-packed with festivities, the Hounds orchestrated a decisive 52–14 win versus GLVC-newcomer Lincoln University. Seven Hounds got in the scoring column as quarterback Connor Barthel threw for 225 yards and four touchdowns.

UIndy’s group of 15 seniors helped set new school records for wins (36) and winning percentage (.766) over a four-year span.

—Compiled by Ryan Thrope, Jackie Paquette, and Kyle Piercy

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2010sKristen Hay ’14 is a campaign marketing manager at PERQ in Indianapolis. She lives in Indianapolis.

James Figy ’14 is a staff writer at Angie’s List in Indianapolis. He lives in Indianapolis.

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Elizabeth “Betsy” Glowinski ’14 is director of research services at Franciscan St. Francis Health in Indianapolis. She lives in Greenwood, Ind.

Kayleigh Allen ’14 is a memory care facilitator at Brownsburg Meadows Assisted Living in Brownsburg, Ind. She lives in Fishers, Ind.

Johanna Bauchle ’14 is a sales coordinator for WISH TV. She lives in Indianapolis.

Sara Cain ’14 is a postpartum nurse at St. Francis Hospital. She lives in Avon, Ind.

Brittani Hess ’14 is a nurse practitioner with Patient Care Service Team. She lives in Indianapolis.

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James Hollowell Jr. ’14 is the basketball coach at North Central High School. He lives in Indianapolis.

Stephen Jackson ’14 works for Community Behavioral Health and lives in Indianapolis.

Dr. Kevin Aaron ’14 is working in pediatric physical therapy and lives in Marion, Ind.

Erica Brock ’14 and spouse welcomed new son, Felix. The family lives in Indianapolis.

Austin Cripps ’14 and Hanna Carter ’14 were married on October 10. Austin works for One America. They reside in Indianapolis.

Allison Gallagher ’14 is a staff writer for her local newspaper, the Troy Daily News, in Union, Oh.

Abigail Gross ’14 is an English, journalism, and newspaper teacher at Whiteland Community High School. She lives in Indianapolis.

Dionte Keys ’14 is employed with the FedEx corporate office and lives in Indianapolis.

Emily Land ’14 is an RN at Columbus Regional Hospital and lives in Saint Paul, Ind.

Damon Martin ’14 is an athletic trainer for IUPUI’s women’s soccer and men’s and women’s swimming/diving teams. He lives in Indianapolis.

Kyle Nobles ’14 is an inventory supervisor for Writers Systems Inc. and lives in Greencastle, Ind.

Amber Vandagrifft ’14 was married on September 20 to Greg Acker. The couple resides in Indianapolis.

Jennifer Kortz ’14 works for United Home Health Care and lives in Fountaintown, Ind.

Brittney Woods ’14 is a life skills specialist at Cummins Behavioral Health and lives in Indianapolis.

Dr. Sara Kuklish ’14 is a physical therapist working for St. Francis Hospital and lives in Fishers, Ind.

Brian Kunz ’14 works for Clifton, Larson, Allen Public law Firm and lives in Carmel, Ind.

Kimberly Minner ’14 accepted a position at The Children’s Bureau and lives in Camby, Ind.

Karina Pulido ’14 works for IU Health as a registered nurse and lives in Fishers, Ind.

Quinn Ruich ’14 is a kindergarten teacher at Lafayette Meadows Elementary School and lives in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Emily Uhlenhake ’13 is the Head Guard for Indy Parks. She lives in Indianapolis.

Nicole J. Lane-Mullins ’13 is a behavioral specialist at Adult & Child Mental Health Center in Indianapolis. She lives in Indianapolis.

Bryce Givens ’13 is a wrestling coach at Hononegah High School in Rockton, Ill. He lives in Roscoe, Ill.

Haley Miller ’13 married Zachary Baker in May and is a nurse at North Capital Downtown. They reside in Brownsburg, Ind.

Valarie Dupee ’13 is a social work manager at CICOA and lives in Indianapolis.

Amber Lecklider ’13 works for Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne as a physical therapy assistant. She lives in Columbia City, Ind.

Hannah Atkinson ’13 is employed at U.S. Medical Management in Troy, Mich., as the senior associate of corporation development.

Joshua Gauger ’13 is a Danville police officer. He lives in Indianapolis.

Joumeel McLaurine ’13 and Vivian Londono were married on October 4. They reside in Shelby Township, Mich.

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Kayla Anderson ’14 is employed as a second grade teacher at Chapel Glen in Wayne Township. She lives in Indianapolis.

Dr. Peter Brown ’14 is a physical therapist at IU Health. He lives in Indianapolis.

Laura Holbrook ’14 is employed as an occupational therapist and lives in Sardinia, Oh.

Addelyn Ratcliff ’14 released her first musical album and works for the Human Resources department for the City of Indianapolis. She lives in Indianapolis.

William Schnable ’14 is a consumer sales executive for the Indiana Pacers and lives in Indianapolis.

Amanda Adams ’14 is an athletic trainer at St. Vincent Sports Performance and lives in Indianapolis.

Michelle Barrett ’14 is employed at a surgical evaluation center. She lives in Indianapolis.

Megan Sharrett ’14 works part time at Cornerstone Autism Center. She lives in Indianapolis.

Sakiah Smith ’14 works for IU Health North and lives in Indianapolis.

Anthony Comstock ’14 is a nurse with St. Francis ER. He lives in Shelbyville, Ind.

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Annie Bramlet ’13 and Jonathon Barton ’12 were married June 13. Erika Carmicheal ’13 and Whitney Dorothy ’13 served as bridesmaids. Annie teaches special education K–3 at Christel House Academy South and Jon works sports maintenance at Triton Central High School. They live in Indianapolis.

Nicholas Clevenger ’13 works for the sheriff’s department in Wayne County and lives in Hagerstown, Ind.

Jessica Croft ’13 is a nurse at Riley Children’s Hospital and lives in Greenwood, Ind.

Crystal Jameson ’13 is an assistant director of nursing and lives in Greenfield, Ind.

Danielle Lawson ’13 started her own lipstick line and lives in Indianapolis.

Delta Martin ’13 is a behavioral therapist at Baca working with autistic children. She lives in Indianapolis.

Kyle McLaughlin ’13 is employed with Porter Regional Hospital as an ICU nurse.

Emily Holtkamp ’13 married Bartholomew Smith in October. They reside in Greensburg, Ind.

Joan Soller ’13 works for IPL and resides in Indianapolis.

Krystal Arnold ’13 is employed at FedEx and lives in Indianapolis.

Andrew Bennett ’13 is a physical plant operator and lives in New Palestine, Ind.

Amanda Carney ’13 has a new job and lives in Greenwood, Ind.

Kimberly Collier ’13 is employed with Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine and lives in Lizton, Ind.

Kara Knudsen ’13 married Dean Roberts in June. The couple lives in Whiteland, Ind.

Kelly Leonard ’13 is supervisor of client services for Spericycle Communication Solutions and resides in Indianapolis.

Clinton Seefeldt ’13 coaches baseball at Lawrence North. He also received the Paysetter achievement award. He resides in Indianapolis.

Jacob Surface ’13 teaches geometry and algebra II honors at Franklin Community High School and lives in New Whiteland, Ind.

Clair Lehman ’13 married Kenneth Taylor ’12 in December. The couple lives in Tampa, Fla.

William Ball ’13 is employed at Next Gear in finance. He also mentors grade-school children and resides in Carmel, Ind.

Nitesha Roy Gutha ’13 is the proud mom to Niharika, born June 3. The family resides in Indianapolis.

Thomas Kelsaw ’13 works for UPS as a part-time supervisor and lives in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Linley Marchal ’13 is a registered nurse at IU Health University in downtown Indianapolis.

Joann Richardson ’13 works for Early Intervention First Step with Accord Therapy and Collaborating as an occupational therapist. She lives in Franklin, Ind.

Allison Thorpe ’13 is a certified nurse midwife living in Fishers, Ind.

Zachary Kreegar ’12 has played minor league baseball for the Whitesands Pupfish, Raton Osos, Trinidad Triggers, and San Angelo Colts. He lives in Carmel, Ind.

Cassandra Gardner ’12 is a payroll tax analyst for Ascension House. He lives in Indianapolis.

Dr. Lindsey Sewell ’12 is a physical therapist in Monticello, Ind.

Mike Bandy ’12 recently won the 2013 National Director of Operations of the year for Papa John’s Pizza. He lives in Indianapolis.

Zella Garron ’12 is a high school math teacher living in Merrillville, Ind.

Jessica Royalty ’12 and Kyle Patrick ’12 were married in January and welcomed son Connor in April. They live in Holton, Ind.

Sammantha Sturgeon ’12 is employed as a special education teacher at Clark Pleasant Middle School and is a softball coach at Whiteland Community High School. She resides in New Whiteland, Ind.

Latisha Sims ’12 works for the Department of Child Services and is a child case manager living in Indianapolis.

Donna Cutshall ’12 is a certified nurse midwife residing in Bloomington, Ind.

Cory Graham ’12 was a speaker at the Success X Conference on October 14 at Tilson Auditorium on the Indiana State University campus. He resides in Indianapolis.

Juliann Lain ’12 married Tyler Zschiedrich ’09 on May 31. They live in Whiteland, Ind.

Brian Stone ’12 is a math teacher at Broad Ripple High School. He lives in Indianapolis.

Amanda Webster ’12 is working as a dialysis nurse and lives in Indianapolis.

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Bethany Clemens ’12 has joined Century 21 Scheetz as a Realtor for the state of Indiana. She resides in Indianapolis.

Jessica Peterson ’11 is an editor at IMS Productions. She lives in Indianapolis.

Ashlyn Shaffer ’11 married Brandon Ruff on October 4. They live in Lafayette, Ind.

Justin Kloer ’11 is an IT project manager at Belcan Engineering in Indianapolis. He lives in Greenwood, Ind.

Danielle Finke ’11 is owner and muscle activation techniques specialist at Dynamic Function in Greenwood, Ind. She resides in Indianapolis.

Suzanne “Suzy” Stocky ’11 passed away August 12. She is survived by her mother, Cynthia; sister, Christina; brother, Thomas; several nieces and nephews; and several aunts and uncles, including Dr. Mary Beth and Fred Bagg. She was preceded in death by her father, William, and brother, David. She lived in Indianapolis.

Luka Nibarger ’11 is a police officer with the Columbus Police Department in Columbus, Ind. He lives in Greenwood, Ind.

Evan Shearin ’11 works at the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority in Indianapolis. He lives in Indianapolis.

Dr. Maureen Conner ’11 married Matthew Johnson. The couple lives in Mercer, Penn.

Kara Gill ’11 is a fire planner for Delta Faucet living in Columbus, Ind.

Tara Miller ’11 married Bill DeHaven on July 8, 2013. They live in Indianapolis.

Melissa Saucier ’11 is teaching at Indiana Math and Science Academy South and lives in Greenwood, Ind.

Timothy Coxey ’11 is an account manager at Borshoff in Indianapolis. He lives in Indianapolis.

Kandice Casey ’10 is a manager at the Oaken Barrel Brewing Company in Greenwood, Ind. She lives in Greenwood.

Samuel Kingdon ’10 has been promoted to senior buyer at Covance CLS in Indianapolis. He lives in Brownsburg, Ind.

Merrilinda Nichols ’10 is employed with Northrop Grumman Corporation as a software configuration analyst for E-2D program. She lives in Indianapolis.

Ashley T. Tharpe and Maxwell T. Frempong ’10 were married on Sept 13. They live in Lisle, Ill., and have a six-year-old daughter.

Elena Lopez ’10 married John Wallace on October 17. The wedding party consisted of Suzie Johnson ’10, Chrissie Johnson Mendenhall ’10, Emily Frey Rensing ’10, and Ashley Seehase ’10.

Eliana Renee Zeider was born to Cassandra Zeider ’10 on March 3. The family lives in Indianapolis.

Hope Kersh-Lingenfelser ’10 is one of eight clinical nurse educators in the U.S. She works for Cor Pak Medical Systems and resides in Carlsbad, Calif.

2000sBrooke Watkins ’09 recently launched a personal care agency called Avid Angels Caregiving Inc. She lives in Indianapolis.

Nicholaus Eddy ’09 and McKenzie Klaes ’12 were married September 13. They live in Columbus, Ind.

Katherine Hagerty ’08 is a high school earth science teacher at Monrovia High School. She lives in Indianapolis.

Julie Garringer ’08 works at Exodus Refugee Immigration in Indianapolis. She lives in Indianapolis.

Charles Mix ’08 has been appointed vice president of operations at Clark Material Handling Co. in Lexington, Ken. He resides in Versailles, Ken.

Staci Dennison ’08 is a first-year Spanish teacher in Warren Township. She resides in Beech Grove, Ind.

Ellie Lindauer ’08 is a world champion in Aquathon. She resides in Fishers, Ind.

Daniel Scott ’08 married Susanna Foxworthy on June 2. They live in Indianapolis.

In October Mike Smith ’08 received the Daisy Award For Extraordinary Nurses, a national recog-nition given out by the Daisy Foundation.

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Alicia Tuszynski Thomas ’08 is the new assistant vice president at Sease, Gerig & Associates, an Indianapolis-based management, comm-unications, and public relations firm.

Paige Parks ’08 and Adam Wise were married on January 18. Bridal party included Kelsey Wells ’08 as matron of honor. Other UIndy alumni included Patrick ’83 and Michelle Parks ’83 (parents of the bride), Sue Elliott ’64 (grandmother of the bride), and Michael Powell ’61 (grandfather of the bride). The couple resides in Shelbyville, Ind., where Adam is an engineer at Ryobi and Paige is a Premier Jewelry consultant.

Jeremy Lindauer ’07 is the 2014 national triathlon champion. He resides in Fishers, Ind.

Pete Bitting ’07 is teaching special education at Decatur High School. He lives in Pittsboro, Ind.

Neil Dunaway ’07 is a performance engineer at Rolls-Royce. He lives in New Palestine, Ind.

Caroline Louise was born to Larry and Emily Vaught Baker ’06 on June 4. Emily joins siblings Jack and Lucy at their home in Franklin, Ind. Emily is a second-grade teacher in Plainfield, Ind.

Jonah Henry Krish was born on August 21 to Kimberly ’06 and Dr. Kyle Krish ’06. Jonah joins brother Oliver and sister Leah at their home in Fort Wayne, Ind.Kimberly works at Fort Wayne Oncology and Hematology as a registered nurse. Kyle is a veterinarian at New Haven Pet Hospital.

Aaron Pratt ’05 ’06 is a global IT audit manager at Newmont Mining Corporation in Greenwood Village, Colo. He lives in Aurora, Colo.

Aaron Rohyans ’05 is a technical associate at Apparatus in Indianapolis. He lives in Indianapolis.

Kevin Robertson ’05 was promoted to director of music at T.C. Howe Community High School in Indianapolis. He lives in Trafalgar, Ind.

Eric and Tara Kelley ’05 welcomed daughter Catherine on August 15. She joins brother Christopher at their home in Commiskey, Ind.

Gabe and Jessica Lowman ’05 welcomed son Krayton Gray on July 8. He joins big sisters, Kaydence, Karmindy, and Kinsley at their home in North Vernon, Ind.

Teresa Voorhees ’05 is a licensed clinical social worker. She resides in Bargersville, Ind.

Melanie “Angel” Johnson ’04 ’07 died August 20. She lived in Martinsville, Ind.

Matthew Brock ’04 is an assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Ecology at Ohio State University.

Molly Whitehead ’04 is executive director of the Boone Economic Development Corp. in Lebanon, Ind. She lives in Brownsburg, Ind.

Jessica Ray Haynes ’07 is a family partner for the Spark Program at the Boys & Girls Club of Indianapolis. She lives in Indianapolis.

Rachel Sharkey ’07 is the records check coor-dinator at the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology in Indiana-polis. She lives in Beech Grove, Ind.

Tyler and Zarah Hileman ’07 welcomed son Harrison Howard on May 28. He joins big brother Conor at their Indianapolis home.

Vicki Swineford ’06 is the social service director at Southpointe Rehabilitation. She lives in Indianapolis.

Jonathan “Jon” Kessen ’06 is on the RecycleForce board of directors. He resides in Henrico, Virg.

Andrea Graham ’06 is employed at Bona Vista and lives in Kokomo, Ind.

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Lisa Osterman ’03 ’08 is director of strategic initiatives at Community Solutions in Indianapolis. She lives in Indianapolis.

Dr. Rebekah Watson ‘03 married Shawn Gaidis on May 3 at UIndy, where she is an assistant professor. They live in Plainfield, Ind.

Jonathon “Scott” Cline ’03 and his wife, Sara, welcomed their third child, Ava Rose, on February 21. She joins older brothers JJ and Charles at their home in Brownsburg, Ind.

Rebecca Deweese Shaffer ’03 and her husband, Chad, welcomed Bowen Alan on January 23. He joins big sisters, Mia and Annika and big brother Will at their home in Greenwood, Ind.

Tiffany (Rife) Straus ’03 and her husband, Jeremy, welcomed daughter Andi Rae on August 26. They live in Florence S.C. Tiffany is the director of marketing and public relations at HopeHealth Inc.

Patrick Moyers ’03 has been named general manager of Circle Centre Mall in Indianapolis by Simon Property Group. He lives in Indianapolis.

Dr. Allison Sturtevant ’02 is a hospitalist at Community Physician Network in Indianapolis. She lives in Fishers, Ind.

Kirk Armstrong ’02 Ph.D, associate professor and assessment coordin-ator in the School of Health and Human Performance at Georgia College & State Univer-sity, was elected as southeast regional vice president for the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi—the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society

for all academic disciplines. In addition, Armstrong was selected to serve as regional vice president on the Society’s Board of Directors. He lives in Milledgeville, Ga.

Dr. Louanne Davis ’01 works at the Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. She lives in Carmel, Ind.

Mandi Clossey ’01 is senior manager for the healthcare team at Somerset CPAs. She lives in Indianapolis.

Abigail Props ’00 received a Lucas Grant from the Forensic Sciences Foundation for work on her thesis within forensic entomology. She lives in Lafayette, Ind.

Chad Bussell ’00 is an import-export specialist at Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies in Columbus, Ind. He lives in Indianapolis.

Jennifer Crowe ’00 and husband, Charlie, welcomed their second child on December 24, 2013. They live in Greenfield, Ind.

Dr. Julie Kiefer ’00 has returned to UIndy as the new study abroad advisor in the Inter-national Division. She will promote study abroad opportunities around the world for UIndy students, faculty, and staff. She lives in Fishers, Ind.

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Stephanie “Rizzi Willison ’99 and husband, Scott, have partnered with Adoptions of Indiana as they work toward an open adoption. They have created www.waiting4adoption.com for those interested in learning more about them and their journey. They have a five-year-old son who is excited about being a big brother. The family lives in Indianapolis.

Jody Anderson ’99 has been named president and chief operating officer at Regional Management Corp. in Greenville, S.C.

Cpt. Lance Duncan ’99 and his wife, Madeline, welcomed Chloe Elizabeth on September 3. Chloe joins big brother Colin at their home in Indianapolis.

Adam Bowling ’98 ’01 is now IT manager for Emmis Communi-cations in Indianapolis. He lives in Indianapolis.

Anita Samuel ’98 has been honored with a Sagamore of the Wabash award. She lives in Indianapolis.

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Jennifer Vincent ’97 is teaching general music at Creston Intermediate School in Warren Township. She lives in Speedway, Ind.

Michael Gashti ’96 died August 20. He lived in Chicago, Ill.

Tara Galles ’96 has produced an exercise video at yogathea.com. She lives in Kokomo, Ind.

Erin Turk ’95 is employed as a clinical research nurse at IU Health. She lives in Indianapolis.

Dennis Hershberger ’94 is a senior business analyst for Ingram Micro Mobility in Plainfield, Ind. He lives in Indianapolis.

Shane Schmidt ’94 was hired as a project geologist at the IWM Consulting Group in Indianapolis in August. He lives in Carmel, Ind.

Lisa Goddy ’94 ’96 has joined the estate and wealth transfer practice group at Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP in Indianapolis.

Danita Parsons ’94 is in utilization management and is a quality review specialist. She lives in Whiteland, Ind.

Evelyn Karozos ’93 has self-published a collection of student experiences from her more than twenty years in the classroom setting, titled, There’s A Spider In Your Hair (and other classroom vignettes), available at blurb.com/bookstore. She lives in Indianapolis.

Thomas Rossmanith ’92 is a high school social studies teacher at Atlantic Coast High School in Jacksonville, Fla. He lives in Jacksonville.

Diane (Bradley) Moon ’92 received the Elementary Teacher of the Year for the Sheboygan Area School District. Diane has taught fifth grade in Sheboygan, Wisc., for 17 years.

Anita Ekanem ’91 passed away on August 12. She lived in Indianapolis.

Kelli Tungate ’91 has been named state operations director for Caregiver Homes of Indiana. She resides in Indianapolis.

Michelle Dotts-McCool ’91 is the director of nursing at St. Vincent Hospital in Bedford, Ind. She lives in Bedford.

Ronald Moser ’90 died on August 2. He lived in Mooresville, Ind.

Dawn Cottrell ’90 is a behavioral consultant at Positive Pathways. She lives in McCordsville, Ind.

Dr. Kirk Hearne ’90 has started his own business, Hearne Eye Care. He resides in North Vernon, Ind.

1980sGary Halter ’86 has been named president of Indiana Oxygen in Indianapolis. He lives in Indianapolis.

Karen Glasser Sharp ’85 is an equity director at Lewis Kappes PC in Indianapolis. She lives in Indianapolis.

Robert Bussell ’84 participated in the Shautauqua Institution Music Festival in western New York as a concert piano technician. He lives in Indianapolis.

John Doherty ’84 was inducted into the Indiana Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame on November 2. He lives in Munster, Ind.

Michael Parrett ’83, ’91 has been hired as vice president of consulting at Principal Financial Group in Indianapolis. He lives in Avon, Ind.

John Wyand ’82 is a principal at Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP in Washington, D.C., and is a health care lawyer. He resides in Yardly, Penn.

Leanne “Lee” Fishel ’82 was hired as an investment associate at Goelzer Investment Management in Indianapolis. She lives in Martinsville, Ind.

1970sFrederick Brooks III ’79 retired in June. He lives in Farmington, N.M.

Pamela Eaton ’79 has completed her BSN and her master’s in nursing and lives in Clearwater, Fla.

Jennifer Embree ’77 has been president of the state nurses association since 2011. She is serving her first term as president of the board of directors for Center Stone. She lives in Campbellsburg, Ind.

Luna Jones ’77 retired after 16 years as an English teacher. She lives in Bargersville, Ind.

Robert Buscher ’77 retired from education in May 2013. He is now working with adults with special needs. He lives in Crawfordsville, Ind.

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Sara Johnson ’76 died August 16. She is survived by her loving husband, Dick Johnson; children, Gail Wood, Suzanne Vandagriff, Kathy West, and Rick Johnson; 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Bill; and sister, Suzanne Walton. Sara was preceded in death by her brother, John. She lived in Indianapolis.

Anita Taylor ’76 is an inside sales representative at Heritage Environmental Services in Indianapolis. She lives in Indianapolis.

Deborah Meadors ’75 works for Homeland Security in the areas of human resources, management recruitment, veteran appointments, and wounded warriors. She lives in Greenfield, Ind.

Daniel Starkey ’75 is a strength and condition-ing coordinator. He lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Horace Tucker ’75 was married in July 2013. He is an assistant quality assurance manager with Fuji Component Parts in Indianapolis. He lives in Indianapolis.

Diana McDowell ‘75 ’77 is a practitioner quality specialist for IU Health North Hospital in Carmel, Ind.

Marilyn L. (Gooch) Armstrong ’74 died October 21. Marilyn is survived by children, Michael, Timothy, and Laura Beth Rust; five

grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; and two nieces. She was preceded in death by son, Jeffrey, and sister, Lois White-head. She worked as a piano teacher, as a secretary for attorney offices, and was employed by the United States Postal Service. She was the owner/broker of Salt Creek Realty in Nineveh for many years prior to retirement in 2010. She lived in Nineveh, Ind.

Dr. James “Jimi” Glass ’74 is on the Propylaeum Historic Foundation board of directors. He lives in Indianapolis.

Rebecca Ramsey ’74 retired after 43 years as a teacher in Greenwood, Ind. She lives in Indianapolis.

Marilyn Barrios ’73 recently traveled to Tanzinia with the Rafiki Foundation. She lives in LaBelle, Fla.

Rev Gilbert Hubbard ’72 recently retired after working 40 years with the United Methodist ministry. He lives in Clarksville, Ind.

Robert Howe ’71 is a retired teacher and teaches part-time at Shawe High School in Madison, Ind. He lives in North Vernon, Ind.

Terry Whiteman ’71 passed away on September 9. He lived in Orleans, Ind. He began his life-long career of educating, advocating, and defending

the rights of the developmentally disabled throughout Indiana at the sheltered workshop in Lebanon, Ind. He spent 30 years working for the Indiana State Department of Protection and Advocacy and worked with the Indiana State Board of Health, directing the surveys of nursing homes and group homes. Indiana Protection and Advocacy established the Terry Whiteman Distinguished Peer Award for his dedication to individuals with disabilities. He leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Sarah; children, Emmalyn and Alexander; and brother, Timothy.

Dr. Jay Ward ’70 passed away on July 10. He lived in Lakewood, Ohio.

Janet Hommel ’70 retired in June from Franciscan Alliance after 11 years. She lives in Greenwood, Ind.

1960sElizabeth “Betty” Higginbotham ’69 passed away on August 12. She was a registered nurse with Community Hospital East for 15 years. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Cecil; daughters, Carol Zeek ’72, ’82, Susan Higginbotham, and Nancy Hoff ’80, ’86; brother, Jim; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She lived in Indianapolis.

K. D. Sidebottom ’68 published the book The Threat of Modern Slavery in American under the pen name Kenny Dale. He lives in New Albany, Ind.

The Mike Watkins Real Estate Group, owned by Michael Watkins ’68, is ranked 10th on the annual Indianapolis Business Journal list of All-Star Agents, based on sales volume over a two-year period. Mike lives in Greenwood, Ind.

Walter E. “Gene” Martin ’67 died October 21. He retired from the Indiana Department of Corr-ections after 44 years. He was superintendent of the Rockville Correctional Facility for years and retired from Miami Correctional Facility as superintendent. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Lynda; son, Adam; daughter, Elizabeth Yates; and four grandsons. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard. He lived in Greencastle, Ind.

Niles Daggy ’66 passed away August 20. Niles was a special education teacher in the Indianapolis Public Schools from 1966 to 1969. He worked as a Special Education Consultant for the State of Indiana from 1969 to 1975. He was the director of special education for Warren Township Schools from 1975 to 2002. He later worked for

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retirement, he pursued his doctorate in divinity. Wayne is survived by his wife, Mary Smith ’50; daughter, Vicki Limbaugh; son, Russell; five grand-children; and seven great-grandchildren. He lived in Saint Peters, Mo.

Betty Addleman ’50, died August 10. She worked as a labor and delivery nurse at Indianapolis General Hospital. Betty Jane was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; daughter, Laura; brothers, Charles, Albert, Herbert, Edward, and George; and sister, Nellie. Survivors include daughters, Clare Snyder, Lesley, and Cristina; son, Robert; and five grandchildren She lived in Indianapolis.

William E. Parr ’50 passed away March 8. He lived in Forsyth, Ill.

James C. Otte ’50 passed away September 26. He joined the U.S. Navy right out of high school, serving from October 1945 to August 1946. He was employed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena as an engineer, retiring in October 1992. Jim was an avid golfer, winning the 2010 President’s Cup in Canyon Lake. Jim is survived by his wife, Dolores “Dee” ’50; sons, David and Doug; daughter, Debby Robertson; sister, Vivian; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He lived in Canyon Lake, Calif.

IPS as a school psychologist, retiring again in 2012. He is survived by his sons, Aaron and Paul; three grandchildren; mother, Virginia P. Greathouse; brothers, Emil, Jon, and Brian Greathouse; many special nephews and nieces; and former wife, Patricia. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer, and stepfather, Roy Greathouse. He lived in Greenwood, Ind.

Carl “Mo” Morrison ’64 has published photo-graphy ebooks How to Take Great Travel Photos and Great Train Photos. Carl’s award-winning images can be found in studios, magazines, online, and hanging in homes. He uses many of his photos in the Rail Travelogues that he writes for TrainWeb.com. He lives in Placentia, Calif.

Stanley Warren ’59 has been honored with a 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award by the Indiana University School of Education. He lives in Indianapolis.

Rex Parish ’62 died September 10 with full military honors provided by the U.S. Army. He was

in the Indiana National Guard from 1965 to 1971. Rex is survived by his wife of 47 years, Dianne; children, Eric Parish and Heather Funk; three grandchildren; and siblings, Richard Parish ’65, Jean Woodhouse, and Fred Parish. He lived in Muncie, Ind.

Clarice E. Bollen ’62 died September 23. She lived in Indianapolis.

Thomas Springer ’61 died August 19. He lived in Indianapolis.

1950sDavid Shaw ’52 died September 23. He was drafted into the Navy in 1945, serving in Norfolk and the Naval Academy Prep School. He played football for two seasons at Indiana Central University, and became the school’s football coach in 1951. In 1953 David led ICU to its only undefeated football season in the school’s history. He left ICU to become the football coach, a teacher, and athletic director at Seymour High School. In 1961, he become the football and track coach and a teacher at Warren Central High School. He is a member of the Warren Central Coaches Hall of Fame. In 1977 he became the principal for Seymour School System for 10 years. David is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Alvera; son, David; and siblings, Della, Joe, and Phyllis.

He is survived by his brother, Art Shaw ’60; his daughter, Ellynn; son, Norm; sister-in-law, Joanne Lantz ’53; brother-in-law, William Baldwin ’62; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He lived in Fishers, Ind.

Ray Pierce ’52 died September 20. An award- winning teacher, he taught chemistry, physics, and math at Tri High School and in Straughn, New Lisbon, and Lewis-ville schools in Indiana. He is survived by his wife, Jill; nephew, Charles McKay; niece, Norma Walls; several great- nieces and nephews; step-daughters, Susan Moore and Wendy Root; step-son, Bill Wasson; and seven step-grandchildren. He lived in New Castle, Ind.

Joseph Miles ’51, died September 25. He was retired from the City of Columbus, Water Division. Joseph was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Martha, and is survived by his children, Dave, Marty, and Melanie; and four grandchildren. He lived in Columbus, Ohio.

Rev. Wayne Smith ’51, died August 18 and was buried with military honors. He became a soldier/musician in the Korean War. He was a music teacher and business school director, but worked as a Scout-master and in Scouting for more than 25 years. In

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1940sRev. Robert Todd ’44 passed away on August 4. Survivors include his wife, Ardith A. Todd ’46; children, Carl, Cathy A. Todd ’84, Morris, and Merrell; seven grand-children; seven great- grandchildren; and a brother, John Todd ’58. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, David, Joe, Lloyd, and Glenn Todd ’54; and sisters, Jean Thompson and Carol Merrill. He lived in Franklin, Ind.

Betty Clutton ’43 passed away on September 24. Betty was a school teacher at Edgewood Elementary in Perry Township for more than 33 years. She is survived by her special friends, Madelyn and Vern Ramsey; nephew, David; great-nieces, Patricia, Tiffany, and Jackie; and step-great-nephews and niece, Scott, James, and Danielle. Her brother, Joseph, and her nephew, Stanley, preceded her in death. She lived in Indianapolis.

Evelyn Phillips ’42 died September 10. She was an English teacher for 35 years with East Allen County Schools and served many of her years at Paul Harding High School, retiring in 1985. Surviving are her sons, Stanley and Merrill; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll. She lived in Fort Wayne, Ind.

Carol Wulf ’42 passed away September 27. Carol was a first through third grade teacher for Indianapolis Public Schools for 42 years, retiring in 1984.

She was a longtime member and past-president of the Women’s Department Club. Carol was preceded in death by her loving husband, William; sister, Lora; and brother, David Ramsey ’45. She is survived by four nieces and seven nephews. She lived in Indianapolis.

1930sAutumn Thomas ’39 passed away on August 13. She is survived by her sons, Jon, Roger, and Kerry, and two grandsons. She lived in Louisville, Ken.

N e w S u m m e r Te r m t o d e b u t i n 2 0 1 5Summertime on the UIndy campus is about to get a lot busier—and that’s good news for students and families.

The University is developing a full Summer Term that will launch in June with more than 200 college credit courses, as well as a more robust schedule of camps for younger students in athletics, music, and other fields.

Aside from creating a more vibrant year-round atmosphere on campus, the initiative will help UIndy students stay on track to graduate in four years or less. The courses will include many that are required for graduation and others that students might find difficult to fit into their standard fall or spring semester schedules.

A student survey conducted in September found that on-time or early graduation is a key motivator for UIndy students considering summer courses. Aside from expanding the opportunities for current UIndy students, Summer Term courses also may be attractive to students who attend other institutions but spend their summers in Indianapolis and have time to gain some transferable credits. Look for more information on Summer Term at www.uindy.edu/summer.


Business leaders, public servants, and even an

acclaimed symphony conductor were among the

honorees when UIndy presented its 2014 Alumni

Awards. The annual Alumni Honors & Recognition

Banquet took place during Homecoming Week in

October. This year’s awards and recipients are:

Distinguished Alumnus Award

Stephen F. Fry, Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Diversity, Eli Lilly & Co.This award recognizes outstanding professional accomplishments or longtime service in a chosen occupation or profession. Fry earned his bachelor’s degree in information systems from UIndy in 1987 and joined Lilly Research laboratories as a systems analyst, rising through various managerial positions in the U.S. and abroad before assuming his current role in 2011. He also serves on the UIndy Board of Trustees and the governance board for Make-A-Wish in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Distinguished Faculty/Staff Alumnus Award

Mark Weigand, Executive Vice President for Campus Affairs and Enrollment ServicesThis award recognizes current faculty or staff who are alumni and who have demonstrated consistent dedication and superior service at the University. Weigand has served on the UIndy staff for more than 30 years and has helped shape the enrollment growth that has transformed the campus. The 1978 graduate remains a strong advocate for first-generation scholarships.

Education for Service Award

Dennis C. Thompson, community volunteer, Hunger Inc.This award recognizes an alumnus or alumna whose life work has exemplified fulfillment of the philosophy underlying the UIndy motto, “Education for Service.” Thompson graduated in 1973 with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and retired from Eli Lilly & Co. after a long career as a research chemist. Since 1987, he has volunteered at Hunger Inc. food pantry on Indianapolis’s south side, serving nine years as president, organizing events, training other volunteers, and contributing time and effort to nearly every aspect of the operation.

Gene & Joanne Sease Award

Ted & Anne PolkNamed in honor of former UIndy President Gene E. Sease and his wife, Joanne, this award recognizes couples who contribute their time, talent and treasure to the University.

Ted Polk led the campus food service operation for four decades before retiring this year. The Polks are known for their dedication to UIndy students, their charity efforts and their participation in campus events.

Ron & Laura StrainRon Strain, who earned his business administration degree in 1957 and lettered in tennis at UIndy, retired in 1993 from the Miller Brewing Co. as vice president of finance and treasurer. Laura Strain also attended classes at UIndy and retired as the senior vice president of marketing & public relations for U.S. Bank. Both have served on many corporate boards, and both serve on the UIndy Board of Trustees.

Honorary Alumni Award

Carolyn Coleman, Director of Federal Relations, National League of CitiesThis award recognizes and honors individuals who are not graduates of the University of Indianapolis but have demonstrated their commitment to the institution over a significant period of time.

A former deputy mayor of Indianapolis, Coleman now represents municipal governments in matters facing Congress, the executive branch, and the courts. She has served on the UIndy Board of Trustees since 2000 and was instrumental in helping UIndy successfully create and host high-profile events for its Institute for Civic Leadership & Mayoral Archives.

Maestro Raymond Leppard, Conductor Laureate, Indianapolis Symphony OrchestraMaestro Leppard has served as artist-in-residence at UIndy for more than 20 years, since the opening of the Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center. Known as one of the world’s great conductors, he spent 14 seasons as music director for the ISO and has received many other honors, including Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

Award rec ip ient s inc lude El i Li l l y & Co. execut ive , conductor Leppard

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Windy City welcomeSaturday, September 13

More than 175 Greyhounds headed to St. Xavier University to watch a football game between the Hounds and the Cougars. Before the game, alumni mingled with friends new and old at Gilhooley’s pub and were welcomed by UIndy President Robert Manuel and Vice President of University Advancement Chris Molloy.

Rocky Mountain socialTuesday, September 16UIndy alumni in the Denver area gathered for dinner at the Broker Restaurant to mingle and hear President Manuel discuss the University’s five-year plan. The president updated alumni on the plan, which includes the new UIndy Health Pavilion and Krannert Memorial Library renovation.

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UIndy Family Day Saturday, September 27

Campus was buzzing the last Saturday in September as UIndy welcomed students and their families to campus. Families enjoyed music, inflatables, a photo booth, an outdoor picnic, and then capped off the day with a Greyhound football game. UIndy also celebrated its legacy families, which are families with one or more family members with UIndy degrees. More than 50 legacy alumni attended a special reception; one family included nine legacies!

Trick-or-TreatingWednesday, October 29

Princesses, wizards, and superheroes took over the campus for a safe trick-or-treating night at UIndy. Families of UIndy alumni, faculty, staff, and friends visited campus for a night of fall fun and students were eager to hand out treats and spook the visitors. Special treats were available to trick-or-treaters who visited the residence halls, Smith Mall, Lilly Science Hall, and the Stierwalt Alumni House. Other activities included a corn maze, pumpkin painting, and even a haunted lab!


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Music Alumni ReceptionFriday, January 16, 2015

Fort Wayne, Ind.

Join UIndy music faculty and alumni for a special reception during the Indiana Music Education Association conference. The conference and reception will be held January 15–17 at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Krannert School of Physical Therapy Alumni ReceptionFriday, February 6, 2015

Indianapolis JW Marriott: Grand Ballroom 4 7–10 p.m.

Join UIndy faculty and fellow alumni during a special reception held during the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. Long-time faculty member Sam Kegerreis will be honored during the reception.

Alumni Dinner TheatreSaturday, February 21, 2015

Schwitzer Student Center Dining Hall 6:45 p.m. dinner; 8 p.m. performance Tickets are $20 and include dinner

Bring someone you love for a night out at UIndy! Join us for the annual Alumni Dinner Theatre on Saturday, February 21, 2015, featuring the female version of The Odd Couple. A special alumni reception will be held prior to the dinner theatre.

This time around, neat-freak Florence Unger moves in with sloppy, out-spoken Olive Madison. Instead of the four guys who come over to Oscar’s place each Friday night to play poker, there are

four women who get together at Olive’s each Friday to play Trivial Pursuit. Instead of the Pigeon sisters, Florence and Olive’s upstairs neighbors are the Costazuela brothers from Spain.

*Warning: This production may contain adult language and content that some may find inappropriate.

Pack-the-HouseThursday, February 26, 2015

Women’s game tip-off: 5:30 p.m. Men’s game tip-off: 7:45 p.m. Nicoson Hall $5 (includes games and dinner)

Help us pack the house and cheer on the Greyhound men’s and women’s basketball teams to victory over rival Saint Joseph’s College. We will have a special dinner, games for kids, prizes, and more!

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L e t u s k n o w a b o u t i t ! S u b m i t P o r t i c o n e w s & m o r eShare your news with us online at Alumni Central! Post info and photos, and we’ll pass the news on to your classmates in Portico, too. Or send your news to us in the mail about a wedding, child, job, promotion, or achievement. High-resolution (300 dpi) or print photos are welcome and may be published if space allows. (When you send wedding news, please include wedding date, spouse name & occupations. When you share birth announcements, please include the baby’s full name, birth date, and any siblings at home.)

Did you graduate in 1975, 1985, 1995, or 2005? If so, 2015 is your reunion year at Homecoming! If you’d like to be involved with the reunion planning committee for your year or just want to connect with your fellow classmates again, email [email protected] to sign up.

We are also looking for alumni who would like to volunteer with the Office of Admissions. If you’d like to help with a college fair in your city, contact Ryan McClarnon at [email protected] or call (317) 788-3216. For more alumni volunteer opportunities, contact Alison Hernandez ’09 at (317) 788-2137 or email [email protected] to get involved with your alma mater!

Mail Cla s s Note s news to the UIndy Office of Alumni Relations, 1400 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227.

R e q u e s t y o u r G r e y h o u n d l i c e n s e p l a t e t o d a ySimply request a UIndy license plate at your license branch, through the online

registration at mybmv.com, or by mail with your renewal form.

The $40 fee for a Greyhound plate includes a $25 contribution to UIndy that will

support both student and alumni programs.

When given the option, please check the consent box to let us know you’re a

UIndy supporter!

For more information, visit http://www.uindy.edu/giving/ride-with-pride.

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The hottest ticket in townMore than 4,000 tickets were snapped up within days when it was announced that internationally known astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson was going to visit UIndy in October.

Tyson spent nearly three hours on stage in the Nicoson arena, which he entered to whistles and a standing ovation from a packed-to-the-rafters crowd. Another 400-plus fans viewed the standing-room-only show on closed-circuit video in Ransburg Auditorium.

Speaking—or rather, performing—well past the allotted time, the director of New York’s Hayden Planetarium roamed the stage and bantered with the audience while clicking through slides and breezing through a parade of topics, from the risk of asteroid collisions to his appearance in a Superman comic book.

At one point, Tyson took a cell call and held his phone up to the microphone. It was his comrade Bill Nye the Science Guy, who offered his own words of inspiration: “You can change the world,” Nye said to the astonished crowd. “Go Greyhounds!”

The whirlwind UIndy tour began with an informal hour-long chat before a select group of students. “I think of myself as a servant to the public’s appetite for the universe,” he said.

He also addressed a VIP crowd at a reception preceding the main event.

Tyson’s visit was part of UIndy’s Blanche E. Penrod Lecture Series and was sponsored in part by Graystone Consulting, Monarch Beverage Co., Krieg Devault LLP, and RJE Business Interiors.

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