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affairs. And she knows what busy means: In addition to work and family, Pfeifer served on the South Bend City Council from 1996 to 2007. There are causes and social issues, along with a garden to dig into. One thing she wanted known is her appreciation for IU South Bend. “First of all, I love IU South Bend. I would not have traded this experience for anything.” Pfeifer first came as a student in the 1970s as a history major. “I came alive here. The professors appreciated what you were doing. I didn’t feel like a widget. Thank God for IU South Bend.” She praised faculty members Glenn Chesnut, Walt Risler, Judge John Montgomery, Les Lamon, and Donald
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Charlotte Pfeifer (BA’76, MPA’81) cleaned out her office in July after 18 years of serving in various capacities—campus diversity, judicial affairs and teaching. She taught for 10 years before she became a full-time employee. There were souvenirs, posters, notes, and paperwork from a long career. She seemed to enjoy the chance to clean the drawers and the shelves. So what is retirement to Pfeifer? “I don’t know. I’ve never done it before,” she laughed. “I’m not a morning person so it will be nice to take it slower in the morning, teaching one course in social work.” She was sure she would keep busy after leaving as director of judicial
Marti. All guided her, saw things in her, and helped her get employment in the community corrections program, probation program, and later back at IU South Bend. In her role in campus diversity, she was charged with keeping the dialogue going on issues. The office brought in major speakers from different cultures and backgrounds for the Conversations on Race programs. “It has been a fantastic ride. I’m the luckiest person to have been here, and to have helped students. I’m fortunate,” she said.
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