Foundations - spring/summer 2016

foundations A publication for Alumni & Friends of Indiana University South Bend Spring/Summer 2016

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Milestones at an institution are important and Indiana University South Bend has reached a big one. For the first time since opening in 2008, River Crossing student housing has reached full occupancy.

In this issue of Foundations you will read about how the campus accomplished this goal and the people behind the success of student housing on campus. I want to thank Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Services Karen White, the Student Housing Task Force, and especially the Resident Assistants (featured on the cover) who are the heart and soul of River Crossing.

IU South Bend understands the importance of our graduates finding employment. A key to that is taking part in an internship. You’ll read about four students who gained valuable experience through internships at four local companies.

In this issue of Foundations we say goodbye to a visionary at IU South Bend. Mike Keen made IU South Bend the area resource for sustainability. As he enters retirement, he reflects on the Center for a Sustainable Future he founded and the Sustainability Studies program he developed.

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We introduce you to the new women’s softball coach at IU South Bend. Brittney Lightfoot leads the latest sports team added to our growing athletics program.

You will read about the nearly $20 million in construction projects scheduled to take place at IU South Bend over the next few years.

Renovations are taking place on the first floor of the Administration Building, Riverside Hall, Northside Hall, and other spaces on campus.

This issue also recognizes the generosity of donors to IU South Bend whose gifts make the difference in the ability of many of our students to stay in school and graduate. Benefactors continue to show their support through For All: The Bicentennial Campaign for Indiana University.

I hope you enjoy reading this issue of Foundations and I thank you for your support of IU South Bend.

Sincerely, Terry L. Allison | Chancellor

COVER: River Crossing Student Housing staff and resident assistants.

Photograph by Peter Ringenberg.

A Publication for Alumni & Friends of Indiana University South Bend Spring/Summer 2016

Administration and Staff Ilene Sheffer, EdD, Vice Chancellor, University Advancement Kelly Eberhart, MSW’13, Director, Alumni Affairs Mallory Jagodzinski, Ph.D., Assistant Director, Alumni Affairs Ken Baierl, MLS’09, Chief of Staff and Director, Communications and Marketing Tiffany Goehring, BFA’04, Associate Director, Communications and Marketing Peter Ringenberg, Photography Terry Tretheway, Photography Ellen Crowe, Writer Alumni Association Board Members Christine Pochert Ringle, MSBA’86, MBA’88, President Kris Fishburn, BS’03, Vice President Shawn Todd, MBA’10, Secretary Rudy Yakym III, AS’09, BS’11, Treasurer Margaret J. Ridenour, AS’99, BS’01, MPA, Past President At Large Members: Shelli Alexander, BS Business ‘93 Amy Hill, MPA’06 Lory Timmer, BGS’02, MPA’05 Angela Johnson, BA’11 Division and School Representatives Judi Lykowski, BA’98, Arts Perla Hernandez, ASDH’04 Ashley Schmitt, AS’09, BS’12, Business Mickey Hay, BA’84, MS’89, Education Robyn Black, BA’13, Liberal Arts Aleah Lacopo, BSN’11, Nursing Ex officio Members Todd Beall, BS’99 Durleen Braasch, AGS’83, BGS’83 Chris Craft, BS’89 Larry Lentych, BS’69 Phil Mark, BA’84 Linda McDougal, MPA’84 Doreen Pienkowski, ASDH’99 Lucky Reznik, MSBA’75 Shannon Porowski, Student Alumni Representative FOUNDATIONS is published twice a year by the Office of Communications & Marketing at Indiana University South Bend. It is distributed to alumni and friends of the university. Please send comments,class notes, and story ideas to Ken Baierl at kbaierl@iusb.edu.

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Alum//CEO//Video Game Developer

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Biking Through Northern Vietnam

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A Sustainability Visionary

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Housing Full of Life

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Construction Projects Abound

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left, Michael Norris, Indiana Whiskey head of production; right, Carrington Boyd, senior chemistry major

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[LEFT] CARRINGTON BOYD, a senior chemistry major who attended Penn High School and was home schooled, began working at Indiana Whiskey in 2015. After talking with her chemistry professor, she discovered her new job as a distiller would also qualify for college credit as an internship. “I learned the distilling process in organic chemistry,” said Boyd. “I do it on a much larger scale at Indiana Whiskey. I put into practice the concepts I learned in the classroom to make enough whiskey to meet the demands of our customers.”

Indiana Whiskey, located in South Bend, is a distillery that produces small batch whiskeys using only Indiana-grown grains and Hoosiermanufactured stills and equipment.

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Headquartered in South Bend for over 100 years, The Lebermuth Company’s scientists work in a 90,000 square foot laboratory and processing facility, discovering and developing a broad spectrum of ingredients for fragrances, flavors, and essential oils to support the needs of its customers.

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[BELOW] KRISTA SCHILLING, a senior biochemistry major, graduated in 2005 from McCluer Senior High School, in Ferguson, Missouri. She moved to South Bend when her boyfriend, who is now her husband, took a job at the University of Notre Dame.

Schilling intended to pursue a nursing degree at IU South Bend. However, after taking the chemistry prerequisites for the nursing program, Schilling fell in love with chemistry and with science. She and her husband are moving back to the St. Louis area in the spring after her graduation. “My summer internship at Lebermuth taught me what it means to work as a scientist, all day, every day,” said Schilling. “I loved it.”

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hese four IU South Bend students valued the unexpected benefits of their internships, and so did their employers. “It’s been very helpful to have an intern with a chemistry background,” said Michael Norris, head of production at Indiana Whiskey. “I do not have a science background, so it’s been a great asset to our business to have someone who understands the science behind the distilling process.” In turn, IU South Bend chemistry major Carrington Boyd discovered a new career path through her internship at Indiana Whiskey. “I found out I really enjoy the alcohol industry,” she explained. “And that surprised me because it was not on my radar screen. I plan to stick with it.”

Jim Fuchs, executive vice president and chief perfumer at The Lebermuth Company, appreciated biochemistry major Krista Schilling’s research prowess.

“She helped us find a process that led to developing a substance useful for marketing,” said Fuchs. “Krista was able to make decisions as an intern because she was very capable.” As a summer intern at Lebermuth, Krista relished the opportunity to really learn how to use scientific instruments and analyze data.

“I learned what it really means to be a scientist,” she said. “Instead of using some of these instruments once, I was able to use them every day.”

As an intern at the Family and Children’s Center (FCC), human resources major Heather Hayes gained an insider’s view of working in the nonprofit sector. “The internship has given me more ideas to think about when I begin to look for a job,” said Hayes. “A position in a non-profit is a real interest now.” Like many non-profits, FCC’s resources are limited and tied to federal

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funding that required regimented processes for hiring. “We have a lot of challenges with staffing,” said Victoria Geschke, FCC human resources specialist. “We staff a lot of hourly part-time positions and low paying salaried positions, so retention can be a problem.” As an intern, Hayes relieved some of the work load for Executive Administrative Assistant Elizabeth Waletzko, who in addition to her other duties, manages the screening and hiring processes for new FCC employees. “Heather is wearing a lot of hats in this internship,” said Waletzko. “She’s a fast learner and follows procedures very carefully, which allows me to focus on other areas in the organization that need my attention.”

Leslie Lestinsky, a communications major, appreciated working with an experienced professional in her field. South Bend International Airport Director of Marketing Development, Julie Curtis served as a model and mentor for Lestinsky as she eyes a career in community development. “Julie has good professional knowledge and knows how to interact with other business people and the media,” the communications intern explained. “I’m learning how to be a successful woman in business.”

For employers, internships create a pipeline of college-educated, entrylevel employees, and they are a way to support IU South Bend, whose students overwhelmingly remain in the area after graduation. “It’s a very rewarding experience,” said Curtis. “The work I put into the internship is well worth the benefit. It’s a way to give back to the community and my profession.” Maintaining a connection with IU South Bend and its students is important to Lebermuth’s executive vice president, too. “We are looking for young, bright local talent,” said Fuchs. “We like the fresh perspective they bring. We also like being affiliated with the local university—IU South Bend—where that talent is being developed.”

[RIGHT] Senior communications major LESLIE LESTINSKY graduated from New Prairie High School. She decided to attend IU South Bend because it catered to non-traditional students like herself who worked and had a family.

“It’s been a truly interesting and beautiful journey with some rewarding and surprising twists along the way,” she explained. Her first experience as a summer intern at Red Hen Turf Farm and her second internship at the South Bend International Airport ranked high on her list of eye-opening opportunities. “I’ve learned a lot about sod and aviation. A lot of misconceptions about both industries have been cleared up,” Lestinsky said with a smile.

“These two internships have been great experiences.”

Red Hen Turf Farm provides top-quality turf sod to homeowners, landscapers, athletic sites, and retailers in northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan. The farm includes over 1,000 acres where turf grass sod is grown and harvested.

The South Bend International Airport serves the Michiana community. More than 1,600 airline passengers travel through the South Bend International Airport every day. In addition, hundreds of rail and bus passengers also arrive and depart daily from the airport’s facility.

[LEFT] Junior human resources major HEATHER HAYES graduated from Sparta High School, in Sparta, Michigan. She earned her Associates of Arts from Grand Rapids Community College. After moving to South Bend with her two children, she enrolled at IU South Bend. “I was surprised by how fast I fit in at the Family and Children’s Center,” said Hayes.

“My internship has given me a good taste of what it’s like to work in my future career.”

left, Heather Hayes, junior human resource major; right, Elizabeth Waletzko, Family and Children’s Center executive administrative assistant

The Family and Children’s Center is a nonprofit human services organization focused on building strong families and healthy children.

FCC serves over 1,000 children and families annually in St. Joseph County.

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immersed in the Theatre Department in the Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts. “Theatre and anything on the stage is my passion,” he said. He proved

it by becoming the first student to write the screenplay for the annual “Michele’s

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Little Hearts Theatre Presentation” where thousands of local school kids come to IU South Bend to watch a play—for many of them the first theatrical production they have ever seen.

Pontius wrote an adaptation of “The Legend of John Henry” that was performed

by IU South Bend students and directed by Jacob Medich, also an IU South Bend

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student. “I picked John Henry because I think it has an important message about standing up for yourself and fighting for what you believe in,” said Pontius. “I loved the way it turned out and the kids loved it, too.”

John Henry is the story of an American folk hero who defeated a steam powered machine in a contest using only a hammer and his own strength. It also became a classic folk song. “Jacob and the cast were a joy to be around,” said Pontius. “Watching

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the first show and seeing the kids in the audience react was amazing.”

Pontius considers himself an actor first, then a playwright. He has had leading roles in a dozen performances at IU South Bend and he has written a full-length play.

The Mishawaka High School graduate plans on a career in the theatre and is already pitching his play and looking for acting work. “I intend to work in New York City,” he said. “I can’t wait to work in a city that I love, in a profession I adore.”

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Artwork for Sportsball courtesy of TOO DX Studio

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Nintendo showcased the game in several public announcements and at IndieCade and the EMP Museum’s Independent Games Exhibit Gala Premiere. At these events and others throughout the country, including RTX and PAX, they demonstrated the game and gave gamers attending the event a taste of the excitement inherent with the multiple player format. At several events, they ran tournaments between teams to declare the best Sportsball team at the convention.

“One of the best marketing experiences I had with Sportsball was during RTX,” said Green. “I convinced a gamer’s mother to grab a controller, so she and her son could play the game with me.

Not only did the mother catch on quickly, but they continued to play with other opponents. When they left, both the son and his mom had big smiles on their faces. That was always the goal---to make people happy and excited because they just played an awesome game.”

As for the future, Green has a lot of interests. “I see an open road,” he explained. “I have a backlog of cool thoughts and concepts for projects.” Spoken like a true entrepreneur.

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athaniel Green (BS ’13) is not your typical accountant. After graduating from the Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics with an accounting degree, Green and his childhood friend, Auston Montville, co-founded the Seattle-based indie video games studio TOO DX. “I’ve always been something of an entrepreneur,” he explained. “While I was at IU South Bend, I had some amazing professors who championed the work I was doing and provided opportunities for me to see I could take charge of a project and build it from the ground up.”

TOO DX developed Sportsball, a fast-paced video game, designed to be played with multiple players of any age. The object of the game is to take control of a giant bird and outscore the opposing team with quick maneuvers and aerial prowess.

A core principle of the developers’ design was to make Sportsball as much fun to watch as it was to play. With an announcer feature built into the Wii U’s game pad, a fifth player can provide a running color commentary or the play-by-play, making the matches even more exhilarating.

Green raised awareness for Sportsball through a partnership with Nintendo, social media, cross marketing, and event marketing.

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Biking Through Northern Vietnam After a spectacular and dramatic three-week solo bicycle vacation in northern Vietnam last summer, Alison Stankrauff, IU South Bend associate librarian and archivist, is eager to return.

“The beauty of the landscape, and the friendliness of the people was incredible,” she said.

“Vietnam was unlike any other place that I’ve been in my life.”

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fter arriving in Hanoi in mid-July and touring the city, Stankrauff took an overnight train north to Lo Cai, located on the Chinese-Vietnam border, where she met her guide, Nguyen Thang, and her driver, Hung Nguyen Phi. Cycling six-to-seven hours a day with temperatures in the mid-90s and high humidity through the mountains and valleys, Stankrauff concluded her bicycle adventure in Ba Be National Park, home to Vietnam’s largest natural lake.

Throughout her three-week bicycle adventure, Stankrauff made frequent stops in small villages, immersing herself in the local culture, eating new foods such as jack fruit, an entire grilled quail, including

As she reflected on her adventure, she felt both humbled and awed by the warmth of the people, whose lives are very difficult as they struggle to make a living, and the beauty of northern Vietnam.

“Spending time in a developing country was eye-opening for me,” she said. “It makes one more aware and empathetic.”

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In the final days of her trip in Ba Be National Park, Stankrauff enjoyed boating on the Ba Be Lake, exploring islands, and climbing around in caves. Staying at a homestay that overlooked rice fields with water buffalo and chicken grazing in them, Stankrauff also enjoyed a homemade meal with salted fish fresh from the lake, chicken she chose from a nearby farmyard, purple beans, pork with chilies, and bananas picked fresh from the yard for dessert.

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the head, and fresh sugarcane juice; shopping in bustling, vibrant outdoor markets where vendors displayed colorful produce and wares alongside live chickens, ducks, pigs and pet birds; and, interacting with lively, friendly villagers from many distinct ethnic groups. “In every village, I was a real anomaly,” she explained. “For the first time in my life, I was the unusual person. We were in amazement of each other.”

Between mountain villages, Stankrauff cycled through the lush, mountain terrain of northern Vietnam.

Even as an experienced biker in the mountains of Europe, Stankrauff found the high mountainous slopes of northern Vietnam a challenge. “I’ve never biked in mountains this high,” she explained.

“My ears kept popping.” In the Dong Van Karst Geopark Plateau, nearly all limestone, she was astonished by the unusual shapes of the mountains.

As a Midwesterner, who is accustomed to acres of flat farmland planted with rows and rows of corn and soybeans, Stankrauff was amazed by the terraced fields of rice and corn on the sides of very steep hills. “I was just in constant awe at their phenomenal resourceful agriculture,” said Stankrauff.

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eflecting on his 30-year career at IU South Bend, Chancellor’s Professor Mike Keen said, “What it really comes down to is helping our students— young and old. Every day you can make a difference in someone’s life.

It’s the privilege and responsibility of being an educator.” Keen, who earned his bachelor’s in philosophy from Heidelberg College and his master’s and doctorate in sociology from the University of Notre Dame, is retiring as chancellor’s professor of sociology and director of the Center for Sustainable Future in May 2016.

Today, IU South Bend bears little resemblance to the campus it was when Keen arrived in 1986 as an adjunct professor of sociology. “IU South Bend wasn’t much of a college campus at all,” recalled Keen. “It had a street running through the middle of campus with a Coke bottling facility, a cheese factory, old houses, and run down cars. But even then, I could see that this place was going to grow.”

During his tenure Keen has been a visionary leader, fostering the growth of IU South Bend’s sustainability movement. One of the accomplishments he is most proud of is the Center for Sustainable Future, which he founded in 2008. In the early years, Keen faced a challenge with no staff, a poor location, limited technology, and a small budget. “It took eight years,” commented Keen.

“But the Center was the impetus for developing the curriculum for sustainability on this campus—

first with the minor, the graduate certificate, and now the bachelor’s degree in sustainability. We are the first campus in Indiana to have a stand-alone sustainability program.”

Keen is passionate about the role the Center serves beyond IU South Bend in the Michiana community.

“Networking is one of the biggest services the Center provides our students and the community,” he explained. “It allows people in this region to come together, connecting faculty and students with government, non-profits, and industry.”

“How do you impact an entire region?” Keen asks. “Collaboration is key.” Whether it’s through lectures and training or bringing people together to work toward a common goal, Keen and others at the Center are making connections which have fueled the growth of the sustainability movement in the community. Keen estimates he and other faculty have talked face-to-face with over 1500 people, from Rotary Clubs to industry leaders. In addition, Keen noted the Center’s advisory board, made up of key players in the community such as Inovateus Solar, 1st Source Bank, and Barnes and Thornburg, also help spread the message.

To stimulate innovative ideas, the Center chooses five fellows each year, who work with the faculty and the staff on a variety of projects and initiatives.

Each fellow is provided with some financial support from the Center to cover some expenses associated

with their projects. Past fellows have worked on projects such as Community Gardens, Green Bridge Growers, Green Youth Foundation, and Greening the Bend to name a few. “We’ve been able to help start these initiatives. And every one of these people we work with are coming into our classes and teaching our students and hiring our students,” said Keen. “We’ve built a closed-loop system between the university and the community.”

Keen, an innovative leader himself, was instrumental in helping IU South Bend build the first Leadership in Efficiency and Energy Development (LEED) certified building at Indiana University—the student housing community building.

In recognition of his accomplishments, Keen was recently presented with the prestigious “Sagamore of the Wabash” award by Indiana State Senator John Broden.

When he retires, Keen plans to continue his work in sustainability, but as a consultant at Thrive Michiana LLC, a new company he formed. “I feel very connected to the community,” said Keen. “My career at IU South Bend has given me the ability to have this opportunity.”

As the son, grandson, and greatgrandson of college professors, Keen recalls dreaming about being a professor someday. “It was slightly unusual,” he said with a smile. “But a dream come true.”

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a physical therapy aide with thoughts of pursuing a career in physical therapy.

However, her passion for softball was stronger, and she returned to Bethel College as an assistant coach in 2011.

During Brittney’s six-year tenure as an assistant coach, she helped lead the Pilots to an overall record of 130-89.

As she begins her coaching career at IU South Bend and starts to recruit players for the Titans first women’s softball team, Lightfoot is looking for players who show some grit and have a passion for the game. “They need to be willing to make some changes because they love the team and want to see the team succeed,” she said.

“I’m also looking for players who have good academic records because it demonstrates they are responsible and have good time management skills.”

Lightfoot plans to recruit 16 softball players by August. Although softball is a spring sport, the new coach is eager to begin team practices in the fall before the women’s softball season begins in March 2017.

As she reflected on her mission as the Titans first softball coach, Lightfoot said, “I want to grow people and invest in them. I’m more interested in who they are as people and who they will be in four years.

And Lightfoot’s hopes for the Titans first women’s softball season are simple. “I hope people come out and watch us play and support us during the season.”

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rittney Lightfoot, IU South Bend’s first women’s softball coach, is thrilled she’s been chosen to lead the Titans new women’s softball team. “I’m ready to build a team from the ground up,” said Lightfoot. “I’m excited to watch my players grow athletically and mentally under my coaching system.”

IU South Bend Director of Athletics and Activities Steve Bruce said, “When she interviewed we knew she was the right fit for our program.” When Bruce recruits coaches, he’s looking for a candidate whose vision and leadership goes deeper than winning games. “Our call to our coaches is to do right and model integrity,” Bruce explained.

“Brittney is a star in those categories.”

Lightfoot comes to IU South Bend with experience on both sides of the softball diamond. In high school, she was a star pitcher for Elkhart Concord High School, and was recruited by the University of Detroit-Mercy to play on its Division 1 softball team.

After a year, she transferred to Bethel College to be closer to her family. In three seasons at Bethel, Lightfoot was a standout pitcher, tallying 71 wins and 644 career strikeouts which was 200 more than any other pitcher in Bethel softball history. Lightfoot was also a two-time National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) AllAmerican.

After graduating with a degree in exercise science, Brittney worked at an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Center as

Krista Bailey has been appointed the director of the Center for a Sustainable Future (CSF) at Indiana University South Bend. She takes over for Mike Keen who is retiring after 30 years of teaching and service at IU South Bend (see story page 16).

Bailey served as assistant director of the CSF from 2012 to 2014. She went on to serve as the sustainability coordinator in the Office of Sustainability for the City of South Bend. As the director of CSF, Bailey is responsible for developing and implementing campus-community sustainability projects and providing community education and resources around sustainability issues and initiatives. As a graduate student at IU South Bend, Bailey helped Keen create the CSF and build the curriculum of the Sustainability Studies program at IU South Bend.

“I know the program is in good hands with Krista,” said Keen. “She has been with the Center every step of the way.”

Bailey has been serving in the position since January as Keen brings to a close his last semester at IU South Bend. In addition to her role as director of CSF, she is a lecturer at IU South Bend and teaches three courses. Bailey has a Master’s of Liberal Studies degree from IU South Bend and a Bachelor’s of Arts in Biology from IU Bloomington.

For more information on the Center for a Sustainable Future at IU South Bend go to https://www.iusb. edu/csfuture/.

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said Karen White, associate vice chancellor for student services.

“Word of mouth is that you want to live on campus now.”

This year’s RAs were Jesse Camper, Jacob Zell, Raven Miller, Sarah Meyer, Crystal Cross, Ashley Ball, Anthony Carrasco and Tony Nguyen. RAs are being trained for next year.

IU South Bend has offered student housing since 2008. The student housing complex features eight twostory buildings with 1,2, and 4-bedroom suites. A community building provides a gathering place for students and includes a big screen television, fireplace, computers, laundry, mailboxes and study areas.

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into River Crossing to meet our goal,” said Allison. “The task force came up with excellent ideas.”

In addition to some operational changes that made it easier and more affordable to live in River Crossing, there were changes to the culture in student housing that created a welcoming and supportive environment for students. An increase in athletic programs at IU South Bend led to more student-athletes staying at River Crossing. The addition of theme houses also added groups of students with common interests who wanted to live and learn together. The increase in the number of students in the Honors Program living on campus also added to the growth. But both White and Ganaishlal give most of the credit for the growth to the Resident Assistants who are the heart and soul of River Crossing student housing. “We have had an excellent crop of RAs over the last two years who have transformed the reputation and environment at River Crossing,”

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milestone at IU South Bend was reached this fall when River Crossing student housing reached full occupancy. Steady growth over the last several years has culminated in the symbolic and satisfying accomplishment of all 388 available beds being filled with students living on campus. The momentum has continued with spring occupancy setting a record high and the number of students applying to live in River Crossing next fall up significantly. “It looks like a waitlist is inevitable and some students may be turned away if they wait too long to apply,” said Ricky Ganaishlal, director of Housing and Residence Life at IU South Bend.

There are several reasons for the achievement of full occupancy. When he arrived on campus almost three years ago Chancellor Terry L. Allison convened a task force to look at ways to increase the number of students living on campus.

Occupancy was hovering at about 85 percent. “We needed to get those last 30 to 40 students

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Rendering of Administration Building lobby provided by Moake Park Group, Inc.

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be completed in time for the start of classes in fall 2017.

Nearly $4 million is planned for the renovation of Riverside Hall into the new home of the IU South Bend Health and Wellness Clinic, along with a Center for Health Education. In conjunction with HealthLinc, IU South Bend will be expanding its healthcare and dental services to the community.

HealthLinc is a Federally Qualified Health Center and received a $1 million grant to provide services on campus.

The project is also supported by a $1 million donation that was part of a charitable trust gift of $5.85 million that named the Vera Z. Dwyer College of Health Sciences at IU South Bend.

Northside Hall, the oldest building on campus, is getting $4 million in exterior work done this year which will be followed by another $6 million budgeted by the state for further heating, cooling and other structural improvements. Other projects include a new roof for the University Center, plans for a Sustainability Showcase that will promote environmental best practices for the campus and the community, completing a sculpture house for some fine arts programs on Lincolnway West, and expansion of health sciences programs to the IU South Bend Elkhart Center.

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early $20 million dollars is budgeted for at least seven construction projects at IU South Bend over the next two to three years. Leading the way is the $3.6 million renovation of the first floor of the Administration Building.

The first floor has been almost completely vacated in recent months in preparation for a transformation from a traditional administration building into a hub for student services.

Additional funds for furniture and to replace all the glass windows in the Administration Building add nearly $2 million more to the construction budget.

When the project is completed, all of the offices and people who support students from when they start at IU South Bend to when the graduate will be together. Those offices include Student Services, Admissions, International Student Services, Financial Aid, Registrar, Bursar, Human Resources, Career Services, Alumni Affairs, Counseling, Disability Support Services, Special Events, Dining Services, Making the Academic Connection, Academic Center for Excellence, Titan Success Center and more. Architects studied adjacencies and designed the area to have the right people next to each other to be more effective, efficient, and convenient for students. The design will feature open space and use of natural light.

Construction is scheduled to begin this summer and the project is expected to

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2016 ALUMNI OF THE YEAR Indiana University South Bend honored six distinguished alumni at its first annual Alumni of the Year luncheon. The inaugural event recognized alumni from each of IU South Bend’s five colleges and schools and the Franklin D. Schurz Library.

They are: CHRIS BRADFORD The Alumnus of the Year from the Judd Leighton School of Business and Economics is Christopher Bradford.

Chris earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from IU South Bend and currently is the lead tax partner of the Indiana practice of RSM US, the fifth largest accounting firm in the world.

BRANDON BRIGGS The Alumnus of the Year from the Ernestine M. Raclin School of the Arts is Brandon Briggs. Brandon earned a bachelor’s degree of Fine Arts in Drawing and Painting from IU South Bend. He is currently a full-time Instructor in Drawing and Painting at Bowling Green State University.

SEIANNA GIDEN-MCCRAY The Alumna of the Year from the Franklin D. Schurz Library is Seianna Giden-McCray. Seianna worked at the Schurz Library circulation department while she was earning her bachelor’s degree in Education at IU South Bend. She is currently an educator at the Xavier School of Excellence and entrepreneur, starting a food-based tutoring program in the community called “A is for Apple Pie.” Seianna is among eight siblings who graduated from IU South Bend.

AMY HAZLEWOOD The Alumna of the Year from the Vera Z. Dwyer College of Health Sciences is Amy Hazlewood. Amy is a graduate of the IU South Bend Dental Hygiene program. Amy and her family established the Angela Hazlewood Murat Memorial Scholarship at the IU School of Dentistry to honor their daughter Dr. Angela Hazlewood Murat who passed away at the age of 37 after a courageous battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Amy also was the driving force in the creation of Dr. Angie’s Dental Health Exchange in South Bend, a non-profit organization that coordinates donated dental care for members of the underserved in the community.

MARK ROYER, M.D. The Alumnus of the Year from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is Mark Royer. Mark graduated from IU South Bend with a bachelor’s of science degree in Chemistry. Mark went on to earn his medical degree from the IU School of Medicine and now serves as the Regional Health Physicians Medical Director at Columbus ENT & Allergy in Columbus, Indiana.

CARMEN WILLIAMS The Alumna of the Year from the School of Education is Carmen Williams. Carmen graduated with distinction from IU South Bend with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership. Currently, she is the principal of Jefferson Intermediate Traditional School in South Bend and active in statewide educational issues. Under Carmen’s leadership, Jefferson received an “A” score from the Indiana Department of Education for academic growth.

ClassNotes 1970s Marilyn Sue Peregrine, MA’72, retired from teaching in Ft. Worth, TX. She and her husband Phil now live in The Villages, Florida, a retirement community in central Florida. She helped start an IU Alumni Club in The Villages.

David L. Daniels, BS’78, Business Administration, is the general manager of Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens and Funeral Homes, Schererville, IN and Highland, IN. He is married to Heidi Warniers Daniels, BA’79.

Heidi Warniers Daniels, BA’79, English. She also earned an Associate in Science, Paralegal Studies, Valencia College, Orlando, FL, and an Associate in Science, Office Systems Technologies: Legal Office Systems Specialization, Valencia College.

1980s Elizabeth Warren, BA’81, English, is a communications director for a D.C.based, politically progressive nonprofit (C-4) economic and social justice action group. She lives in Oceanside, CA with her husband Todd and their three dogs. The former journalist and nationally published freelance writer has three children.

1990s Marie Albertson, MLS’93, earned her degree at age 60. She has published two books with a humorous tone: Old Librarians Never Die, They Jump Out of Airplanes and 50 Shades of Grey Humor that encourage and motivate mature women to be more adventurous and outgoing.

Students Alumni

2000s

Faculty

Matthew Droste, BS’07, is a senior financial analyst at Olam International in Fresno, CA. Droste works in the tomato division, which supplies enough tomatoes for 3.2 billion pizzas annually.

Jesús Moya, BA’07, recently accepted a position as manager of outreach services at the Indianapolis Public Library, where he will work to expand outreach service to underserved patrons. He also earned a Master of Library Science from IUPUI in 2012. Prior to moving to Indianapolis, he was employed for 9 1/2 years at St. Joseph County Public Library, most recently as a branch manager.

A m y M o h n e y, B S ’ 0 3 , A c c o u n t i n g , was named chief financial officer for The Tiedemann Group, an organization of interrelated companies providing an array of real estate and construction services throughout the Midwest.

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CONTACT Dina Harris Director of Development Call (574) 520-4131 or email diharris@iusb.edu

She will be using her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology for her new job in skills training and care facilitation at Bashor, a collaborative partner of Oaklawn Psychiatric Center.

Both Stephanie and her fiancé Austin are from Nappanee, IN, and went to Northwood High School. They met five years ago through mutual friends and are now looking forward to what the future holds as a married couple. “We haven’t set a date, but we’re just so excited,” said Stephanie.

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Donors

GIFT PLANNING?

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ach year, IU South Bend’s commencement ceremony recognizes the hard work of graduates and ushers in the next stage of their lives.

For IU South Bend 2016 graduate Stephanie Meyers, the new beginnings continued when her longtime boyfriend Austin Hamsher surprised her with a public proposal as soon as she was returning to her seat.

“I was super shocked. He came out of nowhere as I was walking back. I thought he was just giving me flowers, but then he got down on one knee,” explained Stephanie. Stephanie said yes and now she is embarking on a new journey, personally and professionally.

Class Notes

She Said, “Yes.”

HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

JANUARY 1, 2015–DECEMBER 31, 2015 INDIVIDUALS GUARDIAN $50,000–$74,999 Nathan P. Samek, C.F.P. Isaac P. Torres and Conchita Villa SUPPORTER $25,000- $49,999 David Bowers Maralyn S. Bruce Marvin V. Curtis, Ed.D. Henry Z. McCrary and Melanie B. McCrary Kathryn J. Schurz and Scott C. Schurz ANGEL $10,000 - $24,999 Terry L. Allison, Ph.D. Steven Bruce Richmond E. Calvin, Ed.D. and Virginia B. Calvin, Ed.D. David J. Chizek, M.D. Arthur J. Decio Gary B. Fromm, M.D. and Nana L. Fromm Jack Fuhrer Lawrence L. Garber, Ph.D. and Carolyn M. Garber Jerry Hammes and Dorene Hammes Dorothy J. Wiekamp BENEFACTOR $5,000 -$9,999 Leslie C. Bender Bruce C. Gobdel, D.B.A. and Deborah C. Gobdel William J. Knight, Ph.D. and Julia F. Knight PATRON $2,500 - $4,999 Anonymous Thomas H. Corson and Dorthy C. Corson Leslie T. Gitlin and William A. Gitlin, D.D.S. Jann Joseph, Ph.D. and Edwin Joseph, Ph.D. Bob R. Kill and Pat Kill Larry E. Lentych and Judith C. Lentych Alma C. Powell and Bill R. Powell Frederick J. Naffziger, J.D. and Carol Naffziger George Robertson Linda M. Fritschner, Ph.D. and Robert W. Rowland, Ph.D. Ilene G. Sheffer, Ed.D. and Richard D. Sheffer Harvey Weingarten, D.D.S. and Carin S. Weingarten DONOR $1,000 - $2,499 Anne E. Brown and Dean L. Alvis, Ph.D. Judith K. Bailey and Max A. Bailey, Ed.D. Adam R. Barker David K. Barton, Ph.D. and Evie Barton B P. Bauer and Karen A. Bauer Robert E. Beam and Pamela B. Beam David A. Bloss, Sr. and Jeanette M. Bloss F. Peter Braasch and Durleen L. Braasch Christopher M. Bradford and Kristen G. Bradford Barbara J. Byrum Joseph R. Chaney, Ph.D. Ann S. Dean and Frederick K. Dean, M.D. Douglas A. Dunham and Donna M. Dunham Kathleen A. Rose and Edward A. Everett, III Van E. Gates and Jean I. Gates

Lucille E. Gering Edith Goodman Katherine S. Ham and Michael J. Ham Kimberly J. Harper and Robert T. Harper Glenn P. Hassan Douglas A. Hunt Kimberly K. Keene Joseph E. Kernan and Margaret M. Kernan Michael L. Kubacki and Rebecca Kubacki Donald B. Marti, Ph.D. and Gail D. Marti Carol E. Massat and Helmuth G. Massat John L. McIntosh, Ph.D. and Charleen L. McIntosh Christopher J. Murphy, III and Carmen C. Murphy Elizabeth E. Dunn, Ph.D. and John T. Murphy, Ph.D. John G. Pfeil Joann L. Phillips and Richard C. Phillips Shirley A. Reznik and Emil Reznik Mark C. Royer, M.D. and Allison K. Royer, M.D. Asghar Sabbaghi, Ph.D. and Khadijeh Sabbaghi Jerry Y. Scott and Janet L. Scott Stephanie S. Schurz and Scott C. Schurz, Jr. Amy C. Shah and Amish S. Shah Jon J. Stahl and Patricia A. Stahl Donna G. Stevenson and Robert L. Stevenson Pamela Swartout and Michael Swartout John L. Tegeler and Karen Tegeler David W. Thornburg and Debra L. Thornburg Barbara J. Traub and Joseph E. Traub Raymond A. Vander Heyden Barbara J. Vance and David L. Vance David A. Vollrath, Ph.D. and Gwendolyn Mettetal, Ph.D. John Voorde Karen L. White Nanci G. Yokom W. Bruce Zimmerman, Ph.D. Lester M. Wolfson, L.H.D. Doreen Zisla and Harold Zisla SPONSOR $500 - $999 Donald R. Anderson and Keri V. Anderson Karen E. Barker and Ronald A. Barker, O.D. David P. Bickel and Brenda L. Bickel Marilyn J. Bolinger D. Scott Brennan and Robin S. Brennan Thomas J. Brunner, Jr. and Janice E. Brunner Billie J. Catanzarite and Thomas C. Catanzarite Lorena J. Celis Jack M. Champaigne Christopher Costello Donald P. Costello Christopher L. Craft and Kelly M. Craft Frank Criniti, Jr. and Patricia E. Criniti Ellen Y. Deak Robert H. Ducoffe, Ph.D. and Sandra J. Ducoffe, Ph.D. Mary K. Downes and Gregory S. Downes Diane Economakis Randolph J. Ferlic, M.D. and Kimberly K. Ferlic John R. Foegley William J. Frascella, Ph.D. and Cynthia S. Frascella Susan M. Goe and Ricky H. Goe

Steven A. Goldberg and Margaret B. Goldberg Michael M. Grayson Ann M. Grens, Ph.D. Fred Helgeson Hale S. Henderson Delia L. Helpingstine and Daniel W. Helpingstine Robert Hernandez F. Kathleen Hojnacki, R.N. and William P. Hojnacki, Ph.D. Minge A. Johnson and Scott M. Johnson Christine A. Lauber Ellen L. Maher, Ph.D. Jorge H. Marin and Natalia Jimenez John F. Metzler and Fei F. Metzler Jeanette K. Miranda and Michael R. Miranda Kristin G. Morris and Gerald W. Morris, Jr., M.D. Andrew Naylor and Marilyn S. Naylor James D. Nelson and Joyce M. Nelson Deborah J. Pardue and Robert C. Pardue, Jr. Janis J. Penikis, Ph.D. and Gundega Penikis Carolyn A. Pfotenhauer and Frederick W. Pfotenhauer Steve Phelps and Marti Phelps Mae Reck, Ed.D. Judith C. Richards Roberta M. Robbins and J W. Robbins, Ph.D. Michele C. Russo and John P. Russo, Ph.D. Arman Sabbaghi Koren O. Scott and Mark A. Scott James L. Short, O.D. and Patricia L. Short Frank D. Stekel, Ed.D. and Shirley Dow Stekel Jeffrey D. Sutter and Rebecca L. Torstrick, Ph. D. Jerry L. Thacker and Donna L. Thacker James Vance Linda M. Waelchli and Erik Waelchli Clare M. Walker and Joseph P. Walker Barbara L. Williams, M.D., Ph.D. and Bruce Williams Anita Wilson and Christopher L. Wilson Dale A. Winterbauer James Wolfer, Ph.D. and Martha J. Wolfer Earl D. Yoder and Tammi L. Yoder FRIEND $250 - $499 Peter A. Aghimien, D.B.A. Mosleh U. Ahmed Donna M. Bach Erik C. Back and Andrea Back Terry E. Barker, Ed.D. David R. Barkmeier Albert W. Bartholomew, Ph.D. and Judy Bartholomew Kenneth A. Beckley and Audrey J. Beckley James D. Bentz Patrick R. Boettcher and Mara N. Boettcher Gary Bricault Louis W. Brown and Vicki L. Brown Sharon R. Cheney and Douglas Cheney Mary E. Chmiel and Paul Chmiel Karen B. Clark, Ph.D. and G C. Clark Anita G. Clem Margaret Cline

GUARDIAN $50,000-$74,999 Afdent Dental Services Beacon Health System, Inc. InterCambio Express, Inc. SUPPORTER $25,000-$49,000 Community Foundation of St Joseph County Henry Z. McCrary Revocable Trust ANGEL $10,000-$24,999 Anonymous Darwin & Dorothy Wiekamp Foundation Florence V Carroll Charitable Trust Fuhrer Family Trust Schurz Communications Foundation Teachers Credit Union Foundation

Donors

ALTRUIST $75,000-$99,999 Schurz Family Foundation

SPONSOR $500-$999 Allied Affiliated Funding, LP Burkhart Advertising, Inc. D&D Holdings, LLC Dunes Operation Center, LLC First Federal Savings Bank INOVA Federal Credit Union Kruggel Lawton CPAs Perry Automotive Sweeney Julian PC

Class Notes

VISIONARY $250,000-$499,999 Frank & Marsha Martin Family Foundation

Development

ZENITH $500,000-$999,999 The Judd Leighton Foundation, Inc.

DONOR $1,000-$2,499 The Brennan Group, LLC Chamber Of Commerce Of Goshen, Inc. Crowe Horwath, LLP Dunes Volleyball Club Indiana Center for Nursing Indiana University Alumni Association Indiana University Librarians Association Industrial Installations, Inc. Lake City Bank Marshall County Economic Development Corporation Melvin & Edith T. Goodman Charitable Foundation NJN, Inc.

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APEX $1,000,000+ Vera Z. Dwyer Charitable Trust

PATRON $2,500-$4,999 1st Seniors, LLC 1st Source Foundation, Inc. Corson Family Foundation, Inc. Days Corporation Fulton Economic Development Corporation Gibson Lewis, LLC Goshen Chamber of Commerce Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce Inovateus Solar, LLC Northern Indiana Public Service Co. RC MedReview, LLC

Faculty

CORPORATIONS

The Leep Foundation, Inc.

Alumni

Diane M. Ritchey Lynn A. Robertson and Claude R. Robertson Robert C. Rosenfeld and Debora Rosenfeld Kathleen M. Rudolph and Michael G. Rudolph Reverend Daryl Rybicki Arnold Sallie and Vivian Sallie Brenda J. Schosker, C.P.A. and Robert M. Schosker, Jr. Craig A. Schroeder and Marlene Y. Schroeder Ann L. Schwarz, C.P.A. Vicki D. Bloom and Michael L. Scullion Barbara S. Sherwood and Richard A. Sherwood Molly K. Shrewsberry and Micah W. Shrewsberry Dan E. Snider and Marjorie A. Snider Paul R. Sovinski and Sandra Sovinski Drummond R. Lee Streby, II Carol Taylor Amy P. Thomas and Roger L. Thomas Townsend Thomas and Margaret A. Thomas Lory L. Timmer Patricia K. Van Dyke Elizabeth A. Van Gordon and Michael Van Gordon Debra A. Van Rie Marcia A. Vargo Michael J. Wargo, Sr. and Dena L. Wargo Michael C. Washburn, Ph.D. and Pamela W. Washburn Paul J. Wendzonka Dennis M. Wolf Sau Lan Yeh and Tsung Lan Yeh

Students

Leroy Cobb Valerie A. Cotanche and Martin B. Cotanche Teri S. Crabill and C M. Crabill John B. Davis Jeffrey R. Deitchley and Haley A. Deitchley Dorene L. Dennie and Rick Dennie Casey J. Desmith Carmen A. Dielman and Jon Dielman Deloris A. Dutoi Moira A. Dyczko and Timothy J. Dyczko David A. Emery and Sharon A. Emery Richard Fair and Kathy L. Fair, Ph.D. G R. Fletcher Debra I. Flowers and Michael J. Flowers David R. Fox and Deborah L. Fox Patrick J. Furlong, Ph.D. Michael J. Geglio and Helen D. Geglio Stacey M. Grooms and Jason A. Grooms The Honorable Warren Haas and Karen L. Behnke Gerald E. Harriman, Ph.D. and Eileen B. Harriman Avon L. Hartford and Clark G. Hartford Rebecca S. Hartman and Roger Hartman Patricia R. Henry, Ph.D. and William F. Henry Audrey K. Herzberg, J.D. and Richard J. Herzberg Lawrence K. Hussey and Sharon K. Hussey Charlene A. Hutti and Martin A. Hutti Leonard E. James, Ph.D. and Deana C. James Gail Parent Jaskowiak Robin L. Johnson Raymond J. Jorgeson Kathryn N. Kaminski and Daniel D. Kaminski Thomas E. Kauffman Karen Kellams and Robert M. Kellams Christine M. Kelly and James P. Kelly, M.D., M.B.A. David R. Kibbe and Bridget A. Kibbe Ann K. Clark and Charles Kirkpatrick John E. Klehfoth and Kristal A. Klehfoth Paula Auburn and Keith D. Knauss Jerianne Koehm and George L. Koehm Katie Krepel Michael J. Kruk Judith L. Swisher, Ph.D. and Edmund Kuczynski Harold Langland and Janice Langland Joel A. Lighty John V. Loring and Clara M. Loring Malcolm A. MacQuillan Constance M. McCahill and Paul B. McCahill Kathryn M. McLaughlin Paul M. McLeod, D.D.S. Deborah L. Marr, Ph.D. and James D. McLister Douglas W. McMillen, Ph.D. Stephen T. McTigue, M.D. and Connie McTigue Jean M. Metzger and Bruce H. Metzger Rhonda R. Montgomery Richard L. Moore Dina S. Harris and Bil Murray Deanna O’Neil Scott A. Opasik Mark Parent Marian V. Pelking Carolyn J. Peterson Charles V. Pittman and Maurese Pittman Rebecca L. Power Kristyn R. Quimby and Jason R. Quimby Amy S. Rice and James W. Rice, Jr. Victor L. Riemenschneider, Ph.D. and Marjorie S. Riemenschneider

FRIEND $250-$499 a5 Group, Inc. Apache Search Corporation Cressy & Everett Real Estate First State Bank of Middlebury Flowers Building Account Interfaith Christian Union, Inc. Jeffrey R Deitchley CPA PC Jorgeson Family Revocable Living Trust Paul McLeod D.D.S., Inc. Pelking Living Trust Rebecca Butler Power Revocable Trust South Bend Children’s Dentistry South Bend District Dental Hygienists’ Association Stars International, Inc. Villing and Company Van Dyke Living Trust

BENEFACTOR $5,000-$9,999 1st Source Corporation A Harold & Lucile Weber Charitable Trust Barnes & Thornburg, LLP J J White, Inc. Kosciusko Economic Development Corporation Lake City Bank

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