Echoes Winter 2023

WINTER 2023

1874-2024

LOOKING BACK, MOVING FORWARD

ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Special Event

BLAZING BONFIRE

Lighting Up the Skies at Homecoming

The 100th celebration of our Homecoming bonfire tradition surprised and dazzled alumni, family members, students, and other guests with a spectacular drone show that embodied the event’s special significance. Five hundred drones lit up the skies with images of Rose-Hulman’s familiar RH logo, Rosie mascot, a variety of STEM academic objects, an outhouse, and a cannon (whose blast ignited the bonfire and fireworks show). The show was designed by Texas-based Sky Elements, co-founded by alumnus Tyler Johnson (ME, 2016). “It was special to me that we designed something that people would appreciate and fondly remember,” he says. “I remember building the bonfire as a student and know how important Homecoming is to the Rose community. We wanted to plan a show that matched that significance.”

Special Event

BLAZING BONFIRE

Preliminary design discussions with Rose-Hulman officials started two months before the event and then turned toward developing 2D storyboard concepts for each object. Finally came the elaborate flight pattern layouts that brought each concept to life within the evening sky. “Everything is fully autonomous and takes a lot of coordination,” Johnson states.

Learn more about Johson and his work with Sky Elements on page 28

Watch this year’s Homecoming bonfire drone show at rose-hulman.edu/homecoming2023 or click the QR code.

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Contents

IN THIS ISSUE

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COLUMNS/ FEEDBACK

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HISTORY LESSONS

4 Message from the President

Inside Cover 3 6 7 13 16 22 44 Back Page

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DRONE SHOW

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34 The Bailey Challenge

CAMPUS CONNECTION

LOOKING AHEAD

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BACK TO NORMAL

PUSHING LIMITS

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SUSTAINABLE THINKING

Bonfire Spectacle We’re No. 1!

Forward Thinking Cover Story: Planting Seeds Photo Album: Homecoming Fun What’s Happening on Campus Spreading the News Supporting Our Students Day of Giving

SPECIAL FEATURES 24 27 28 30 32 33

Alumni Achievers Viva Las Vegas Lighting Up the Skies Bracing for the Storm Aerial Technology Space Horizons

ALUMNI NEWS 35 36 37 41 42 43

Athletic Legends Postcards from Alumni Events Class Notes Weddings Rosebuds In Memoriam

HONORING OUR DONORS 46 47 48 50 51 52 59 61

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Giving Thanks Changing Times Chauncey Rose Society Giving 1874 Heritage Society Giving G.O.L.D. Circle Giving Annual Giving Lists Corporate and Foundation Giving Varsity R Club Giving

PUBLICATION CREDITS Vice President for Communications and Marketing: Santhana Naidu Vice President for Institutional Advancement: Steven P. Brady Alumni Association President: Nellie Hohne, Class of 1999 Office of Alumni Relations: Carrie Bose, Special Events Coordinator; Holly Kowalski, Administrative Assistant; Caitlin Nash, Assistant Director of Institutional Advancement Communications; and Charlie Ricker, Director Office of Communications and Marketing: Bryan Cantwell, Photographer; Hyung-Jung Chang, Graphic Designer; David Essex, Multimedia Producer; Ashlan Fortner, Marketing Specialist; Shaun Hussey, User Experience Strategist; Dale Long, Executive Editor and Director of Media Relations; Paul Shepherd, Senior Director; Steve Voltmer, Web Developer; and Majel Wells, Communications and Operations Manager Executive Editor: Dale Long Cover & Page Design: Chris Denison Contributor: Kristopher Ligget, Associate Institute Librarian/Archives

Historical Contributions: “Rose: The First One Hundred Years,” by John K. Bloxsome (HDLL, 1970); John Becker (CHEM, 1989); “History of Terre Haute,” by Blackford Condit; “A Legacy from Chauncey Rose,” by Alfred Schmidt (ME, 1949); David Piker; Indiana State Library’s Indiana Memory Digital Archives; Assorted Modulus Yearbooks; and Athletic Records Contributing Photographers: Advanced Vehicle Technology Competitions/U.S. Department of Energy, Steve Brady, Landon Bundy (MA, 2022), Janae Chaney (ME, 2005), Lisa Hall/Hall+Media Strategies Inc., Erik Hayes (BSME, 1997/MSME, 2001), Shane Hutton (EE/CS, 1978); Cindy Thomas Kalkomey and Kurt Kalkomey, Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority, Jeff Malloy, Sarah Miller/Naval Surface Warfare Center-Crane, Mic Orman, NASA/Southwest Research Institute, Naval Postgraduate School, RATIO Architects, Rebecca (Johnson) Reck (EE, 2005), Charlie Ricker, Lynn Roberts (CHE, 1963), Hayes Walsh/Sky Elements, Amy Wicks (CE, 2004), and Bryan Wong (ME, 2009) Class Notes/Alumni News Contact: Send alumni news and address updates to alumnirelations@rose-hulman.edu.

Echoes is published by: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 5500 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, IN 47803 Echoes Contact: Dale.Long@rose-hulman.edu Digital copies of this and past issues are available at www.rose-hulman.edu/echoes.

It is the policy of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology to admit students on the basis of their academic ability.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

Pride Points

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

Career pathways created by Rose-Hulman’s educational environment infused with innovation, intellectual rigor, and individual attention were cited this fall with a No. 17 overall raking in the Wall Street Journal’s 2024 Best Colleges in America guide, listed alongside Princeton, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale, Stanford, Columbia, and Harvard.

This was the first year the Institute had made the magazine’s list, based on student survey results. You will find Rose-Hulman in the following Best Colleges categories:

#1

#1

#2

#4

Learning Opportunities

Learning Facilities

Likelihood of Students Recommending the College to Others

Career Preparation

Students specifically cited interactions with faculty, collaboration with other students, available campus workspaces, and satisfaction with physical classroom/teaching spaces.

25 Years Remaining #1 in U.S. News’ Engineering Ranking

Featured Again in Princeton Review’s Best 389 Colleges Guide

A significant milestone was achieved with the Institute’s No. 1 ranking in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges Guide for the 25th consecutive year! The ranking was based on an annual survey of U.S. college engineering deans and senior faculty in assessing colleges specializing in bachelor’s- and master’s-level engineering programs.

Rose-Hulman was ranked No. 1 for internships among private America’s private colleges and universities, and made the top-10 for career placement and career services in the 2024 edition of the Princeton Review’s Best 389 Colleges guide. The Institute also was listed among the publication’s Best Value Colleges, Best Midwest Colleges, and Best Green Colleges.

Three academic department categories were ranked No. 1 this year: Civil engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering.

The computer engineering program ranked No. 3. Meanwhile, computer science ranked 56th out of all colleges having such programs nationally, higher than last year.

Keep track of our latest rankings at rose-hulman.edu/rankings

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From the President

FOREVER ROSE

I t is hard to believe that the holiday season is

They came to campus with a record of academic

already upon us. Since our last issue of Echoes, the

excellence paired with varied backgrounds and

first quarter of the academic year has flown by, and

experiences. We’re now at nearly 2,250 students,

there has been much to celebrate. As the New Year

almost an all-time record for total enrollment at Rose.

arrives bringing with it Rose-Hulman’s 150-year sesquicentennial anniversary, many more exciting things are ahead.

Shortly after classes began, Rose-Hulman once again earned the distinction from U.S. News and World Report as the No. 1 undergraduate engineering

As we look back, in August we welcomed more than

college in the U.S.–for the 25th consecutive year.

575 new students from 40 states and 19 countries.

A significant change for us this year, though, was that Rose-Hulman also made the Wall Street Journal’s “Best Colleges in America List” for the first time! The Institute is truly in notable company, as we ranked an impressive No. 17 in our debut.

To give you an idea, others in the publication’s top 20 include Princeton, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale, Stanford, Columbia, and Harvard.

Rose also ranked No. 1 in learning outcomes and facilities, No. 2 in the likelihood of students/alumni recommending Rose-Hulman to others, and No. 4 in career preparation. We’re tremendously proud of these accomplishments and recognition! (See Page 3) We had a record turnout at Homecoming this fall, with more than 2,000 alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends of the Institute attending the festivities, which included a spectacular RHIT-themed drone show. (See inside cover)

BY ROBERT A. COONS, PRESIDENT

If you were among the attendees, hopefully you were able to see some familiar sights on campus, as well as

coons@rose-hulman.edu

“As we look back, in August we welcomed more than 575 new students from 40 states and 19 countries. They came to campus with a record of academic excellence paired with varied backgrounds and experiences. We’re now at nearly 2,250 students, almost an all-time record for total enrollment at Rose.”

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From the President

FOREVER ROSE

“Rose-Hulman once again earned the distinction from U.S. News and World Report as the No. 1 undergraduate engineering college in the U.S.–for the 25th consecutive year. A significant change for us this year, though, was that Rose-Hulman also made the Wall Street Journal ’s “Best Colleges in America List” for the first time!”

some new spaces–or a bit of both as in the case

Also, this fall our Board of Trustees–under new

of historic Moench Hall, which just underwent

leadership with the transition of Carl Cook to

a significant renovation. That project included a

Board Chair and Linda White to Board Vice-Chair

new student café, expanded study spaces, improved

and Niles Noblitt having notably completed five

accessibility, updates to classrooms, labs, and office

years of service as Board Chair–approved our new

spaces, new heating and cooling systems, and an

long-term strategic plan. “Advancing by Design”

updated top-floor roof and skylight.

will help guide our direction into the next decade

During Homecoming weekend, we also broke ground on a new $30 million residence hall for

and position Rose-Hulman for continued long-term success. (See Page 6)

first-year students, which is set to open in Fall 2025.

Of course, none of these accomplishments and

This four-floor structure will house 160 students,

celebrations could be achievable without the

addressing a growing need and demand for campus

continued support and dedication from our alumni

housing. (See Page 16)

and friends. (See Honor Roll of Donors, starting

Rose-Hulman was also the recipient of a $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Department

on Page 45) Thanks to each of you for all you do for Rose-Hulman.

of Commerce’s Economic Development

I hope you enjoy this issue, as we begin our

Administration (EDA) to support our plans

commemoration of Rose-Hulman’s 150 years

for the Innovation Grove initiative. This is a

of excellence and reflect on where we have been,

significant step forward in Rose-Hulman Ventures

where we are, and where we are going.

becoming the cornerstone of the developing Innovation Grove project on the Hulman Farm Property directly south of campus. There are a number of exciting opportunities being discussed for this space and I look forward to sharing more as they develop.

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Looking Ahead

FORWARD THINKING

Outlining Our Long-Term Strategic Plan:

ADVANCING by DESIGN

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ith goals to be bold, be visionary, and build upon its excellence in STEM education, in 2024 Rose-Hulman will launch its next long-term strategic plan “Advancing by Design.”

The results of this robust, stakeholder-focused, two-year planning process have been built into this comprehensive set of overarching themes and goals that will set a framework for the direction for the Institute over the next decade.

With this plan, we are charting the course for how Rose-Hulman can best meet the evolving demands of the shifting landscape in higher education.

With this strategic plan, we are reaffirming our dedication to producing forward-thinking, well-rounded graduates who will shape the future of the STEM fields.

The key Themes of the plan are to: • Infuse sustainability into the Rose-Hulman Education and Culture • Instill a Mindset of Innovation, Discovery, and Entrepreneurship • Prepare Students to be Leaders in a Global and Diverse Society

The Themes and associated Goals were developed to be the long-term focus of the plan. However, we will periodically review those to ensure that they still align with the needs of the Institute.

The Strategic Actions for each Theme were created with the intention of reviewing and updating them on approximately a three-year cycle.

This plan is unique and was specifically developed in this way to balance the need to take a long-term perspective while also allowing flexibility to be responsive and adapt to changing circumstances over that 10-year period.

Many individual stakeholders were involved in the planning process, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, members of the Board of Trustees, corporate partners, and external consultants.

Their significant efforts have enabled us to chart the future of Rose-Hulman. This plan serves as a roadmap, guiding us through the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

Your engagement, feedback, and dedication will be vital as we embark on this transformative journey together. The next decade holds incredible promise. Together, we can advance the future of Rose-Hulman and inspire generations to come. n

• Increase the Affordability and Value of a Rose-Hulman Education View the full plan at: Rose-Hulman.edu/StrategicPlan

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FIRST 50 YEARS LAID FOUNDATION FOR INSTITUTE TO BECOME ELITE STEM COLLEGE

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1874-1924

Students enjoyed the early days of life on the Rose Polytechnic Institute’s original campus at the corner of 13th and Locust streets in Terre Haute.

SETTING THE SCENE for celebrating the 150th anniversary of Rose-Hulman’s founding in 1874, Echoes will provide retrospectives about the Institute in three 50-year special sections.

This first segment examines the time between the college’s founding in 1874 in Terre Haute and when it began settling into its present campus location. The Summer 2024 issue will examine the 1925-1974 time period and Winter 2024 will feature the exciting events that happened from 1975 to present time. Each era was significant in establishing the college a national leader in undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education.

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ike the beautiful flower that’s emblematic of its name, Rose-Hulman’s roots were delicately planted in 1874, when entrepreneur and philanthropist Chauncey Rose and a group of nine local business colleagues established the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science that soon was renamed Rose Polytechnic Institute (over Chauncey Rose’s strong objections).

Rose, a Connecticut native with Scottish heritage who had settled in western Indiana, made his fortune in railroads, real estate, banking, and other ventures.

Having encountered difficulties finding qualified local engineers for his railroad projects, he aimed to create an institution that would provide technical training to meet the needs of Indiana’s industrial growth.

In its first 50 years, Rose Poly laid the foundations to become an elite technological university.

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Rigorous academics, a close-knit community, dedicated faculty, practical training, and relationships between industry, community, and campus characterized the early Rose experience. These core tenets established in the pioneering days continue to guide the Institute as it celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2024.

In the early years, money was a perpetual concern. Faculty often took pay cuts to remain at the fledgling institute. But the school steadily grew, reaching an enrollment of over 200 students by 1903. Campus life revolved around academic clubs, music As the Institute’s enrollment and programs grew, so did the need for more space; Herman and Anton Hulman donated 123 acres on the east of Terre Haute for a new campus.

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By 1917, something had to change. The original buildings could no longer contain the student body and programs and there was no room for sustained growth for academic and student life programs. Local philanthropists Herman and Anton Hulman stepped forward, donating 123 acres of family farmland east of Terre Haute along U.S. 40. This spacious new property allowed the institute to expand its vision.

Construction began in 1922 on the first two buildings of the new campus. The 80,600 square foot Main Building (now known as Moench Hall) originally contained classrooms, laboratories, a library, administrative offices, and other facilities.

HISTORICAL TIMELINE: 1874-1924

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ensembles, student publications, and athletics like football and baseball. Greek social fraternities provided the bonds of brotherhood, with chapters of Alpha Tau Omega, Sigma Nu, Lambda Chi Alpha, Theta Xi, and others following.

SEPTEMBER 10 Chauncey Rose and nine of his friends established the Terre Haute School of Industrial Science “for the intellectual and practical education of young men.”

OCTOBER 10 A nine-member governing Board of Managers was formed with Chauncey Rose being named its first board president; Soon thereafter Rose made his first donation, deeding 10 acres of land at the corner of 13th and Locust streets in Terre Haute, and later gave an $86,000 gift in Evansville, Terre Haute and Chicago Railroad Company bonds to help fund the college’s formation.

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The first president, Charles O. Thompson, PhD, modeled Rose Poly’s curriculum after Worcester Polytechnic Institute and European colleges. The education balanced theoretical coursework in math and science with practical training in engineering techniques. Required classes included physics, chemistry, calculus, technical drawing, shop practice, and foreign languages like German, French, and Spanish.

Students also had to complete senior theses based on original research.

Opened in 1922, Rose Poly’s new Main Building had classrooms and labs, administrative offices, a library, and other facilities. But the campus didn’t have a residence hall.

MAY 8 A contract was awarded to construct the school’s academic building, a four-floor structure with 46 rooms, costing $81,000; a heating system was added in 1876; a machine shop was constructed on the grounds in 1877.

SEPTEMBER 11 The cornerstone of the academic building was laid, and the school’s name was changed to Rose Polytechnic Institute.

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Following construction and hiring of faculty and staff for the original campus location at the corner of 13th and Locust Streets in Terre Haute, on March 7, 1883, Rose Poly began classes with an inaugural class of 25 students. All were male, mostly local, and all majored in mechanical engineering.

Admission standards were strict from the outset and all prospective students were required to show a proficiency of math, science, and the humanities.

AUGUST 13 Chauncey Rose died in Terre

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MARCH 7 Charles O. Thompson, PhD, was

Haute at age 88; his will provided for a bequest of more than $100,000, bringing value of his total donations to more than $500,000.

AUGUST The first invitations for admission were circulated to find prospective students; candidates had to be at least 16 years old and completed two years of high school; by 1886, three years of high school would be required for attendance. named the school’s first president, after leading the Worcester Free Institute of Industrial Science (now Worcester Polytechnic Institute). He was given a year to visit and study technological schools throughout Europe.

MARCH 5 The first faculty meeting was conducted and first entrance exams (covering math, U.S. history, geography, and English) were given the next day to prospective students; plane geometry and advanced algebra were later added to the exam.

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SEPTEMBER Classes began with 16 freshmen,

college’s first diplomas; the Commencement also served as a memorial service for President Thompson, who had died on March 17, 1885, from a sudden illness.

OCTOBER 1886 Thomas C. Mendenhall, PhD, became president after a distinguished career as a physics professor at Ohio State University.

JUNE 23 An Alumni Association was formed to include alumni, the graduating class, and Board of Managers.

FEBRUARY The basement of the main campus building became a gymnasium and bathroom for student use; four bath tickets could be purchased for 25 cents.

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JUNE 25 Three graduates earned the

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26 sophomores, and 3 juniors (following Thompson from Worcester); all were mechanical engineering majors.

SPRING The first gold Heminway Medal was presented at Commencement; Sarah Heminway donated $1,000 to endow the annual award, along with a bronze medal to other top scholars.

FALL The Rose Athletic Association was

JANUARY Henry T. Eddy, PhD, became president after Mendenhall resigned to become superintendent of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey and later president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute (continuing a relationship between the two colleges).

In a letter to the Rose faculty in 1919, esteemed President Carl Leo Mees, PhD, stated, “Rose is not a one-man institution but has been built upon the foundation of united work, enthusiastic endeavor, the submergence of purely individual interest, and self-sacrificing effort to its best development and work of its faculty...I believe the time has come when with a little more patience and forbearance and united effort bright things are in store for you all and the Institute in the near future.”

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formulated and athletic teams began; the next spring, a series of baseball games were arranged with students from nearby DePauw University.

Deming Hall provided the first on-campus housing for students, allowing more to immerse themselves in the Rose Poly experience.

Hands-on learning through laboratory practice has been a fundamental principle of the Institute’s academic heritage.

ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT ALWAYS BEEN CHALLENGING Blazing trails with a rigorous academic environment has always been at the core of the institute. Founder Chauncey Rose commissioned two of his closest business associates to make a thorough inspection of all of America’s polytechnic colleges. This lengthy report along with insight from visits to European technological institutions by Thompson would become the basis of the new college’s curriculum.

Thompson emphasized that teaching was the “destined end and way” for any educational institution. In his inaugural address, he explained that the college should offer four years of study, with the first year including a significant amount of “practice work” or shop work, that would emphasize more studies of the humanities than usual engineering programs. He also believed in a sensible balance between theory and practice, with a narrow focus on producing engineers who would be an asset to their professions.

The Wood Shop and Civil Engineering Room were within the original Rose Poly campus’ academic buildings.

The first president stated, “the engineer is distinct from the artisan or craftsman by exactly the amount of his knowledge of the scientific principles which underlie the practice of his profession and his resulting ability to apply those principles to the ready and complete solution of real problems as they arise.”

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After its founding, the institute’s engineering curriculum expanded from mechanical engineering to include civil and electrical engineering, along with chemistry and architecture. Rose Poly was the first college west of the Allegheny Mountains to offer a degree in chemical engineering in 1889.

The first master’s degree was awarded in 1892 to Toro Tsuiji, a son of a member of Japan ruling legislature.

In 1899, the Student Council elected to assess a $10 fee from each student—called The Student Fund—that was divided in the following proportions to support student organizations: Athletic Association, 40%; Rose Technic, 15%; YMCA, 12%; Scientific Society, 3%; Telegraph Association, 2½%; and Camera Club, 2½%.

The remaining 25% supported other groups and student activities through a General Fund.

HISTORICALLY SPEAKING STUDENT DINNERS HAVE LONG BEEN A STUDENT LIFE FIXTURE Since Rose Poly’s original campus had no residence halls until Deming Hall was opened in 1926, students took advantage of dining together in groups at restaurants or eating clubs throughout Terre Haute.

That practice is now known as Floor Dinners, with residence hall members sharing nightly meals together at a table in the student union.

Meanwhile, extracurricular activities were an important part of the earlier years of the institute. Some of the first organized clubs were the Telegraph Association, Orchestral Club, Modulus yearbook, Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), Scientific Society, Rose Technic magazine, and Student Council.

Athletics were integrated into campus life soon after the college’s founding, even though there was no gymnasium in the original campus buildings. In 1891, 10

Strong Job Placement … for the Class of 1910 President Carl Leo Mees reported that nearly all of Rose Poly’s Class of 1910 had been placed in excellent positions and that the demand for graduates was much greater than the college could supply.

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Rose-Hulman students continue to benefit from this original insight.

Rose Poly won the Indiana Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s baseball championship, topping DePauw University (second), Purdue University (third), and Indiana University (fourth). Cycling was one of the biggest athletic endeavors, with groups of cyclists making occasional journeys from Terre Haute to West Terre Haute and Marshall, Illinois.

Soon thereafter, students proposed raising money for the construction of a gym and supporting athletics.

JUNE 12 The first issue of the Rose Technic student-produced magazine was published, followed by monthly editions that highlighted school activities and the school’s advantages.

JANUARY 14 A fire damaged a portion of the second floor and north end of the machine shop building, requiring $5,430 in repairs; the electrical department suffered the greatest loss and inconvenience.

SPRING The college’s first master’s degree was awarded to Toro Tsuji, a native of Tokyo; The first issue of the Modulus school yearbook was published.

FALL Several students proposed erecting a gymnasium on campus, paid for through student funds; the building was completed in 1897.

OCTOBER 1 The first varsity football game was played, a 12-0 loss to Wabash College.

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FEBRUARY 15 Carl Leo Mees, PhD, began a 24-year presidential tenure (until 1919), after twice serving in interim roles; he presided over an era when the college started adding Rose Tech alumni clubs throughout the country.

SPRING The first honorary degree was conferred upon former president Thomas Mendenhall.

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DECEMBER 19 The second varsity basketball game brought a 38-11 victory against Indiana State Normal School.

WINTER A Student Council was founded, composed of class presidents and the leading officer of each recognized student organization to consider issues related to the school’s welfare.

Hulman Farm Wasn’t First Choice for New Campus Rose Poly’s governing Board of Managers considered two locations for moving the college from its original downtown Terre Haute location. The first, known as the Orm Property, was purchased, but later abandoned when additional land couldn’t be obtained.

Then, a 40-acre tract of land near Fort Harrison Road was purchased.

However, the City of Terre Haute desired this site for a new park. Soon thereafter, a decision was made to begin planning for six buildings on the 123-acre Hulman property on the east side of the city. Architectural drawings were completed for an administration building, library, gymnasium, residence hall, power house, and a shop building. Rose Polytechnic Institute campus added buildings on its original and current campus to meet the growing needs of its students and academic programs.

Quite a Deal for Vigo County Students At the time of Rose Poly’s opening, certified Vigo County high school graduates could attend the college free, if they met stringent admission requirements. The tuition charge for all other students was $75 per year. All students, including those from Vigo County, also had to pay an annual $25 technology fee. All charges were due the first day of each school year.

JUNE The Board of Managers, faculty, and alumni club representatives visited the Hulman Farm, a 123-acre tract that was five miles east of downtown; three buildings were proposed, costing approximately $250,000; the land was purchased from Herman and Anton Hulman Sr.

FALL The first fundraising campaign commenced with a $500,000 goal to provide the first $300,000 for buildings (to be raised within three years) and $200,000 for an endowment fund (within five years).

JUNE “Dear Old Rose” becomes the official school song, arranged by alumnus Malcolm C. Scott.

FEBRUARY The Army’s Reserved Officer Training Corps was organized with 111 cadets in the first battalion class.

MARCH 1 A $100,000 gift from Demas Deming was used to plan for the construction of the college’s first residence hall on the new Rose campus; the building was opened in 1926.

MAY Philip B. Woodworth, PhD, is appointed president.

SEPTEMBER 13 The new campus opens with the laying of the cornerstone for the Main Academic Building.

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the first full-time athletic coach and athletic director.

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FALL Hezlep (Heze) Clark was hired as

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Foundation accreditation for being of “College Rank”; Serious discussions began on moving the college to provide space for growth, with new buildings; site possibilities were explored throughout the city.

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SPRING Rose Polytechnic earned Carnegie

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Students have shown their creativity and sense of humor in a variety of ways throughout the years.

Later, it was decided to only construct three buildings, estimated at approximately $250,000.

Doing Its Share to Help America’s War Effort The Institute’s association with helping train America’s military began in 1918 when the War Department’s Committee on Education and Special Training asked Rose Poly officials to provide special intensive auto mechanics training to detachments of Army soldiers from Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan preparing for World War I battle. Rose Poly graduates also did their part to help America and its allies win the war. Records reveal that 245 of the college’s 850 alumni had entered military service. After the training exercises were completed, the faculty decided to continue regular military training on campus and the college applied to participate in the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program.

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WHAT’S IN A NAME You may be familiar with the institution and buildings bearing their names, but do you really know who these influential people were in Rose-Hulman history?

Chauncey Rose

Chauncey Rose moved to the Wabash Valley at 23 years old in search of making his fortune in the West. Profits from operating a mill, distillery, general store, and hotel helped establish his wealth, but it was his association with the railroad industry that brought him the most personal satisfaction and prominence within the community. He and his business associates had difficulty in finding men with technical training to work in the railroad industry and help with its growth throughout the region. Rose decided there should be opportunities for young men, especially from Terre Haute, to (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)

Rose Almost Became an All-Women’s College When contemplating starting a college in Terre Haute, Chauncey Rose seriously contemplated building and founding a college for the education of young women. Reports in Blackford Condit’s “History of Terre Haute” stated “[Rose] gave the matter much thought as to its internal workings; also as to the plans and specifications of the buildings. He went so far as to make ample provisions for the same, in his will. But afterwards, he changed his mind, as every thinking man has a right to do, and instead, substituted for it, the Rose Polytechnic Institute, a school of technology for young men.”

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study engineering. So, he became a pioneer in engineering education and business.

He died in 1877, six years before Rose Poly would have its first classes.

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FALL 1924 Anton (Tony) Hulman Jr.

Demas Deming

A president of Terre Haute’s First National Bank, Demas Deming was one of original nine members of Rose Polytechnic Institute’s governing Board of Managers (now known as Board of Trustees) and a trusted friend of Chauncey Rose. The institute reaped benefits from the sale of Deming family property to establish a park for the city. Proceeds established plans to build the college’s first residence hall, later named Deming Hall (opened in 1926).

Carl Leo Mees, PhD

A caring teacher and distinguished scholar, Carl Leo Mees, PhD, served two different periods as acting president before being appointed president on a full-time basis in September 1895. He successfully navigated Rose Poly through several financial hardships. The Rose Technic described Mees: “His influence over the students was truly remarkable. He knew boys and he had a rare faculty of bringing out the best that was in them.” He led Ohio State University’s Department of Physical Science before coming to Terre Haute.

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building was completed.

SUMMER Athletic Director Heze Clark worked on installing a running track and football field on a field that was across Lost Creek, that meandered through campus; A bridge was built so people could easily access the new athletic facilities; there had previously only been a foot bridge across the creek.

FALL Longtime mechanical engineering professor Frank C. Wagner was named president. became a coach for the freshman football team after being a standout athlete at Yale University. This started his long and generous contribution to the college.

SESQUICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION WILL COVER THE NATION Alumni from throughout the country will be able to join in the Sesquicentennial Celebration by participating in a kickoff event, Happy Hours, a close-out event, and other events in between that are being organized by the Office of Alumni Relations. Sesquicentennial Happy Hours are currently being planned in the following cities:

Atlanta | Austin, Texas | Naperville, Illinois Chicago | Cincinnati | Dallas | Denver | Detroit | Houston Indianapolis | Louisville | Los Angeles | Minneapolis/St. Paul Philadelphia | Phoenix | Salt Lake City | Seattle | St. Louis Washington, D.C. Other cities could be added to the list. Alumni interested in hosting a Rose-Hulman 150th Celebration in your city should reach out to alumnirelations@rose-hulman.edu.

A special sesquicentennial event is being planned during the 2024 Homecoming Weekend along with a Virtual Toast event, featuring small alumni groups online toasting the 150th anniversary. An alumni trip to Scotland also is being planned August 3-12. Look for more details to be coming soon.

Alumni also can make contributions to Rose-Hulman’s Annual Fund during Rose Giving Day on March 14, 2024. n

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Sesquicentennial Celebration events can be found at rose-hulman.edu/150events.

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Homecoming Offers a ‘Return to Normal’ with Record Crowds HOMECOMING CONTINUES BUILDING SPECIAL BONDS FOR ALUMNI & STUDENTS Homecoming didn’t have a particular theme this fall, but if it did, it might have been “A Return to Normal.”

A sense of nostalgia, speckled with traditions, new activities, and lots of good times brought a record number of visitors to campus during the last week of September.

The Office of Alumni Relations reported more than 2,050 alumni, faculty, staff, and friends attended events, topping last year’s previous record of 1,910 visitors.

“Homecoming is always a special time on campus, but there was a heightened sense of community spirit among alumni and their families throughout the weekend. You could tell that Rose-Hulman is a place that’s so special to them,” said Vice President for Institutional Advancement Steve Brady. “Current students were making their own memories and other visitors enjoyed everything that Homecoming had to offer this year.”

Homecoming week started with recruiters, many of them alumni, from 267 companies attending the Fall Career Fair. Amended class schedules brought 1,679 students to the Sports and Recreation Center’s fieldhouse seeking full time, internship, and co-op work opportunities.

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Relive this year’s Homecoming fun at rose-hulman.edu/homecoming2023.

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Tradition-rich events included students building the Homecoming bonfire—for the 100th year—that was set ablaze following a spectacular drone show (see Inside Cover and Page 1); class reunions; a golf outing supporting the Varsity R Club; Founder’s Luncheon; and Golden Rose Reception, when members of the Class of 1973 were recognized as 50-year graduates.

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Visitors also enjoyed the opportunity to explore the New Academic Building, Branam and Kremer Innovation Centers, meet professors and staff members during academic department open houses, and a gathering of cybersecurity alumni.

New construction is on the horizon with the groundbreaking of a new residence hall for future first-year students (see story on Pages 16-17).

And the Fightin’ Engineers defeated Anderson University on the gridiron by a 64-3 score. n

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BREAKING GROUND

NEW RESIDENCE HALL TO ENHANCE FIRST-YEAR STUDENT EXPERIENCE $30M BUILDING WILL ADDRESS INCREASED CAMPUS HOUSING NEED

The on-campus experience for first-year students is going to be further enhanced through a new residence hall being constructed on campus, with future plans to also upgrade one of the existing student housing facilities. The new building also will address the college’s increased need for campus housing, with enrollment at near-record numbers.

Officials broke ground this fall on the new $30 million, four-floor residence hall that will provide housing for approximately 160 students once it is opened by Fall 2025. It will have student lounges, kitchenettes,

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and study spaces on each floor. The building will be located southwest of Speed Residence Hall and within proximity to Baur-Sames-Bogart (BSB) and Percopo Halls, which also house first-year students.

The project, being managed by Garmong Construction, will include moving 10,000 cubic yards of soil (for excavation of the building’s basement), use of post-tensioned concrete (containing over eight million pounds of concrete) designed for efficiency, the installation of seven miles of data cabling, and an exterior façade

Helping break ground to start construction on the new residence hall this fall were (from left) Terre Haute Mayor Duke Bennett, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Erik Hayes (BSME, 1997/MSME, 2001), Rose-Hulman President Robert A. Coons, Board of Trustees Chair Carl Cook (HDENG, 2015), Student Government Association President Courtney Valmore, and Garmong Construction Chief Operating Officer Lance Gassert (CE, 2005).

featuring glass and masonry (with more than 80,000 bricks being hand laid).

“This building represents more than just bricks and mortar; it symbolizes growth, progress, and the pursuit of knowledge that have become hallmarks of a Rose-Hulman education,” said President Robert A. Coons. “When I meet alumni and ask about their Rose-Hulman experience they always talk about our rigorous academics, but they will also mention the life-changing experience that they had on campus— an experience that happens in our residence halls.”

He adds, “We have chosen a design for this space with the Rose experience in mind. The number of beds on a floor, the amenities, the sightlines, and walking paths were all intentional to benefit our students and to complement their Rose experience.”

The new residence hall’s opening by Fall 2025 will allow the college to make substantive renovations to Speed Hall as a part of Phase II of this project, during the 2025-26 school year.

Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Erik Hayes (BSME, 1997/MSME, 2001) pointed out that Rose-Hulman has expanded its residence life services in recent years to meet student needs. Student feedback was an important element in the new building’s planning process, with care to

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BREAKING GROUND

“The freshman experience in our residence halls is unlike anywhere else in the country. That time spent together forges the bonds that make the college experience here so uniquely Rose.”

— ERIK HAYES (BSME, 1997/MSME, 2001) Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students

make sure it was close to other first-year residence halls, met accessibility needs, and was designed to encourage student interaction through common spaces and study areas on each floor.

“Our campus culture is the heart and soul of Rose-Hulman.

It’s what binds us together as a community, and it’s what sets us apart,” Hayes says. “The freshman experience in our residence halls is unlike anywhere else in the country.

That time spent together forges the bonds that make the college experience here so uniquely Rose.”

First-year students are required to live on campus, and an increasing number of upper-class students have sought housing in residence halls or on-campus fraternity and sorority housing in recent years. n The four-floor residence hall will have student lounges, kitchenettes, and study spaces on each floor. The building will be located southwest of Speed Hall and within proximity of other first-year halls on campus.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

Carl Cook Begins Board of Trustees Chair Term Indiana corporate and community leader Carl Cook (HDENG, 2015) was appointed Chair of Rose-Hulman’s Board of Trustees at the group’s annual meeting this fall, replacing Niles Noblitt (BSBIOE, 1973/HDENG, 1996), who completed his commendable term.

Cook, a trustee since 2009, is chief executive officer of Cook Group Inc., a Bloomington, Indiana-based company recognized worldwide for its development of minimally invasive medical device technology that has improved lives— a mission started by his late father, William Cook.

Cook has been involved in a variety of projects to improve the educational opportunities for Rose-Hulman students, faculty, and staff. Those areas included the establishment of the William Alfred Cook Laboratory for Bioscience Research, a 1,350-square foot facility dedicated on campus in 2012.

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Linda White (HDENG, 2023) of Evansville, Indiana, has replaced Cook as the trustees’ Vice Chair. Other officers are Thomas Dinkel (BSME, 1972/HDENG, 2015), Treasurer, and Greg Gibson (BSCE, 1984/HDENG, 2017), Secretary.

STUDENT HONORS

Cybersecurity Minor Available for All Students

Senior Honored for Innovative Auto Lighting Techniques

Students of all academic majors now can add a minor in cybersecurity that provides a strong foundation to meet future high-tech challenges and follow a growing number of alumni who are already impacting the cybersecurity industry.

A special emphasis of the new minor course of study is providing cybersecurity skills outside of the normal computer science and software engineering program, whose students already become familiar with some cybersecurity issues through regular coursework.

The program is being led by Sid Stamm (CS, 2003), PhD, associate professor of computer science and software engineering. He has organized a Cybersecurity Seminar Series that has featured several alumni and mentors a Cybersecurity Club that has students participating in hackathon events throughout the Midwest.

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Rose-Hulman’s nationally ranked computer science and software engineering major is already designed to give students a solid foundation in computer science, with the ability to customize their coursework to create a cybersecurity emphasis. The department’s collaborative learning culture allows students to tackle challenges in a teamwork environment, which makes them well-suited to hit the ground running in the cybersecurity industry.

Several alumni have put their cybersecurity knowledge to work at well-known companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Google, Airbnb, Groupon, and Salesforce. They also work for government contractors like Northrup Grumman, and government agencies that work directly with the defense industry and companies that provide contracted cybersecurity support.

Many of these alumni have gathered for special campus receptions during the past two Homecomings.

Learn more about the cybersecurity program at www.rose-hulman.edu/cybersecurity.

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Alfred Moore

Optical engineering senior Alfred Moore has earned honors in the prestigious 2023 Robert S. Hilbert Memorial Optical Competition, had a publication in an international optics journal, and a possible patent protection filing for developing a bright idea for innovative automotive lighting technology from a classroom project.

Moore designed a low-beam headlamp with a light-emitting diode and fold mirror to create a folded light source that meets performance and automotive industry standards.

This technique could allow optical engineers to design more compact and energy-efficient products for automotive headlamps and general lighting applications.

This is the third time that a Rose-Hulman student has been recognized by Synopsys for projects developed in a course taught by Associate Professor of Physics and Optical Engineering Hossein Alisafaee, PhD, that introduces students to automotive lighting technology.

Past award winners were alumni Cody Brelage (OE, 2023) and Audrey Brand (OE, 2020).

OTHER NATIONAL STUDENT HONORS INCLUDE: A research team made up of Emily Bartling (ME, 2023), Ruth Hammond (ME, 2023), Deven Cobb (BE, 2023), and Jerritt Gutierrez (ME, 2023) earned second-place honors in the National Science Foundation’s Undergraduate Design Project Competition for their design of an affordable and wearable haptic emergency alert system for the auditorily impaired. This is the second straight year that a Rose-Hulman team has earned honors in this competition.

Students Begin DOE/Stellantis’ Battery Design Challenge

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

Class of 2027 Helps Push Enrollment Growth

The future is now for students and faculty on campus developing innovative battery technology for the electric vehicle industry through the Battery Workforce Challenge, a competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Stellantis, and other government and industry partners. Rose-Hulman is one of 12 select North American colleges and universities to work the next three years with vocational training programs and youth STEM education initiatives.

“This Challenge provides an opportunity for our students to explore and create new advances in technology that could drive the future of the automotive industry,” says Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Rick Stamper (ME, 1985), PhD.

Growing national and international interests, continued focus on student success, and an outstanding incoming Class of 2027 have contributed to enrollment growth for the 2023-24 school year to nearly 2,250 total students—nearly 3 percent higher than Fall 2022. This is a testament to Rose-Hulman’s enduring strength as an institution of academic excellence.

More than 575 first-year and transfer students arrived on campus this fall with a record of academic excellence, with nearly a quarter of students ranking among the top three in their class within schools that recognize rankings. Notably, one in every 14 students holds a perfect Math SAT score, while the median SAT score in Evidence-based Reading and Writing surpasses last year’s record. This class goes beyond academics, encompassing diversity in geography, race, and gender. The key attributes of the class encompass: • Students hailing from 40 states and 19 countries • 22% are either first-generation attendees and/or Pell Grant recipients • 29% are from demographic groups historically underrepresented in the STEM disciplines A record number of applications were received from prospective students, alongside historic levels of interest in campus visits and summer program participation by high school students.

Enhancing the team’s efforts will be a partnership with Ivy Tech Community College in Terre Haute, encouraged by its Dean of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Sciences David Will (ME, 1992).

Rose-Hulman and Ivy Tech students will design, build, test, and integrate an advanced electric vehicle battery pack into a Stellantis vehicle.

The first two years of the competition will involve development of a functioning battery pack after following real-world industry milestones focused on battery design, simulation, controls development, testing, and vehicle integration and demonstration. The battery system will then be implemented into the vehicle during the third and final year of the competition, which will conclude with a performance review organized by a panel of industry professionals.

The effort is being led by Marc Herniter, PhD, professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Zac Chambers (ME, 1994), PhD, professor of mechanical engineering, and will involve current and future students from a variety of academic degree areas.

Follow Rose-Hulman’s BWC project at www.rose-hulman.edu/BWC.

Coons Joins Alumni in Being Named Among Indiana’s Most Influential Leaders President Robert A. Coons is among 250 of Indiana’s most influential and impactful leaders across business, education, government, philanthropy, the arts, and not-for-profit organizations for making a difference within the state, as selected by Indianapolis Business Journal Media leaders for the 2023 Indiana 250 list.

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As the Institute’s 16th President, Coons’ experience and leadership skills have helped guide the college to national prominence. He has played a key role in formulating the goals and objectives of the institute’s past two strategic plans, successful fundraising campaigns, and an enrollment that’s become more diverse and inclusive of top scholars from throughout the country and world. He is helping Rose-Hulman prepare to celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2024.

Coons joins a list of 2023 Indiana 250 honorees with Rose-Hulman ties, including trustees Greg Gibson (BSCE, 1984/HDENG, 2017), president of ReTec Corporation in Terre Haute, and Jeff Harrison (EE, 1989), president and chief executive officer of Citizens Energy Group in Indianapolis. Fred Cartwright (ME, 1980), president and CEO of Conexus Indiana, is also recognized on the distinguished list.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

Moench Hall Renovations Complete What’s old is now new again for historic Moench Hall, which had several elements added during a $25 million renovation project that has helped prepare the Institute to meet current and future student needs. Major aspects of the renovations include: Commons Café, with a new coffee shop, seating areas and a living wall; updated faculty office areas, labs, and classrooms, and several new department office spaces; improved accessibility ramps and a redesigned hallway between Moench Hall and Crapo Hall; additional student study spaces; and improved energy efficiencies with a new top floor skylight, roof replacement, and completely new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

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Trustees Add More Expertise with Carla McFarland, Dan Price The Board of Trustees added successful serial hospitality entrepreneur Carla McFarland and devoted alumnus Dan Price (CE, 1975), who started a three-year term as an alumni representative trustee.

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McFarland, from Alpine, Texas, is a principal consultant with Alrac LLC, an entrepreneurial enterprise established in 2007. She has consulted extensively in the bar, restaurant, and hotel business sector, and established the first AirBnB management company in Texas’ Big Bend Trans-Pecos region. McFarland proudly earned the distinction as a Yellow Rose of Texas, an honorary title conferred by the governor of Texas to women for their exceptional community service and business leadership.

McFarland’s association with Rose-Hulman comes from her membership in the Sawmill Angels, a group of alumni and entrepreneurs that’s supporting alumni-led startups, especially among younger Price alumni. She also has provided philanthropic support to Rose-Hulman’s diversity efforts, student counseling services operations, and student competition teams.

Price retired after a 33-year career in a variety of leadership roles with Procter & Gamble, including being director of the company’s global quality assurance operations for multiple product lines. His commitment to Rose-Hulman has included service on the Alumni Advisory Board, as president and executive committee member; a Class of 1975 agent and reunion chair; and master of ceremony for the Alumni Awards program.

He earned Rose-Hulman’s Career Achievement Award in 1993.

Dan and his wife, Elise, established an endowed scholarship fund to provide financial support for students from Clay, Parke, Vermillion, or Putnam counties to attend Rose-Hulman. He also served on committees helping establish alumni support for Rose-Hulman’s Vision to be the Best and Mission Driven fundraising campaigns.

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Engineering Design Program Attains ABET Accreditation The Engineering Design program has taken a significant step forward in its development by achieving accreditation status for meeting quality standards from ABET’s Engineering Accreditation Commission. Started in 2018, the program’s six different design studios, including third-year professional work experiences, provide students with the skills to understand the depth and breadth of the design process while mastering the technical tools and professional skills to improve the world.

“Engineering Design is a major for today’s global and diverse economy,” states Engineering Design Director Patsy Brackin, PhD. “The program is for creative thinkers who want to get busy learning by doing in a hands-on, immersive educational experience–from a student’s first day on campus.”

Program graduates have gone on to work in industry, start their own entrepreneurial enterprises, and attend graduate schools throughout the country.

Learn more about the program at www.rose-hulman.edu/engineeringdesign.

NSF Supports Rose’s Role in Leading STEM Academic Change A $550,000 collaborative research grant awarded from the National Science Foundation is supporting Rose-Hulman’s leadership efforts to develop and provide a changemaker toolkit for higher education educators to initiate, implement and sustain academic change on their campuses.

The effort supports NSF’s Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) initiative. Rose-Hulman was the lead in collaboration with University of Washington’s Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity on the grant, titled, “Academic Change and the RED Community of Practice: Sustaining a Revolution Through Change Leadership and Research.”

Rose-Hulman will receive $255,655 over the next three years in an effort being led by Eva Andrijcic, PhD, associate professor of engineering management, and Sriram Mohan, PhD, head and professor of the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering.

Get the latest about Rose-Hulman at www.rose-hulman.edu/news

Richard House Becomes Associate Dean; Corey Taylor is HSSA Head Experienced educator and department head Richard House, PhD, is the new associate dean for professional development, organizing programs supporting fellow faculty members in bringing innovations to their classrooms. He also supervises programs highlighting endowed faculty for their teaching expertise and scholarly research while providing opportunities for professors to work with students on undergraduate research activities in STEM areas.

House, a member of the faculty since 2001, has succeeded Ella Ingram, PhD, who has returned to the biology and biomedical engineering faculty. He served as head of the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (HSSA) since 2017.

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Meanwhile, literary scholar Corey Taylor, PhD, has replaced House as head of HSSA department.

He has been a member of the faculty since 2007 and associate department head since 2020, and has taught a variety of English courses, especially in American literature and technical and professional communication. His areas of teaching and research expertise include 20th-century American literature, African American literature, literary adaptations of blues and jazz, and modernism.

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FACULTY NEWSMAKERS

Julia Williams Chosen for ASEE Hall of Fame Professor Julia Williams, PhD, has been selected to the American Society of Engineering Education’s Hall of Fame for her contributions to enhance engineering and engineering technology Williams education. She will be recognized as part of the organization’s Annual Conference next June in Portland, Oregon.

Williams is an authority in the field of technical communication and has spent over two decades advancing engineering education through her English teaching, research, and leadership in academic change initiatives.

In June 2023, she published “Making Changes in STEM Education: The Change Maker’s Toolkit” and has spent the past two years building connections between engineering professional societies and the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) to create value for engineers in industry and education.

Carlotta Berry Cited as STEM Educator, Advocate Carlotta Berry, PhD, Lawrence J. Giacoletto endowed chair and professor of electrical and Berry computer engineering, received the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers’ 2023 Undergraduate Teaching Award and AnitaB.org group’s 2023 Educational Innovation Abie Award. These honors recognize educators for developing innovative teaching practices and having a passion for increasing diversity in engineering.

As an Open Source Hardware Association Trailblazer Fellow, Berry has utilized robotics and human-robot interaction research to bring STEM to diverse populations. She has built several organizations that reach out to women and marginalized and minoritized populations and encourage them to pursue STEM degrees.

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS BY ROSE-HULMAN FACULTY:

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Fifteen first- and second-year students have started exploring their research interests in a variety of engineering, science and mathematics topics as inaugural members of the new Rose Research Fellows program for the 2023-24 academic year, led by Irene Reizman, PhD, the Alfred R. Schmidt Endowed Chair for Excellence in Teaching and associate professor of chemical engineering.

Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering Daniel Anastasio, PhD, has received two national scholastic honors for distinguished contributions to teaching and advances to undergraduate STEM education: the ASEE Chemical Engineering Division’s Raymond W. Fahien Award, for outstanding teaching effectiveness and educational scholarship, and American Institute of Chemical Engineers’ David Himmelblau Award for outstanding innovations in computer-based chemical engineering education.

As 2023 Engineering Unleashed Fellows Adel Alhalawani, PhD, and Michelle Marincel Payne, PhD, are creating classroom and laboratory experiences that are instilling today’s engineering students with an entrepreneurial mindset. Alhalawani, assistant professor of biology and biomedical engineering, is piloting a Design Your Rose Life training workshop at Rose-Hulman, while Marincel Payne, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, will expand upon efforts to use storytelling to promote learning and connection in her classes.

Emma Dosmar (BE, 2011), associate professor of biomedical engineering, has received a grant supporting her research efforts as part of an educational sabbatical in Germany this academic year. She is a visiting researcher at Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen’s eye clinic, working on a project relating to ocular drug delivery. Follow Dosmar’s international adventures on Instagram at @picksabroad.

Mathematical scholar and senior lecturer Lucy Muthoni, PhD, from Kenya is spending the 2023-24 academic year as the Institute’s Visiting Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence.

She will lecture on a variety of mathematical topics and mentor students, especially those interested in entrepreneurship. Her visit is being supervised by Associate Mathematics Professor Wayne Tarrant, PhD.

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Brand Identity

NAME RECOGNITION

SPREADING THE GOOD NEWS Marketing Campaign Showcases that ’Together, We Are … Rose-Hulman’ Alumni shouldn’t be surprised whenever digital advertisements for Rose-Hulman pop up on their electronic devices. It’s all part of a comprehensive brand awareness initiative that’s increasing the Institute’s name recognition throughout the world.

Started in 2022, the campaign has featured a series of digital ads, billboards and signage, specialinterest emails, social media blitzes, videos, and a new podcast (see sidebar on Page 23) that highlight the college’s close-knit campus community, challenging academic rigor, and caring and quality faculty and staff. It also accentuates the strong career placement, quality laboratories and student life facilities, outstanding return on investment, and successful alumni.

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This 36-foot tall sign greets food court visitors at Indianapolis’ Fashion Mall.

NAME RECOGNITION Billboard that can be viewed by travelers along Interstate 70 near Terre Haute.

“Rose-Hulman has a great story to tell and we’re taking advantage of a cross section of new and traditional marketing concepts to introduce Rose to new audiences, along with re-introducing the college to others who may be familiar with the college, but haven’t heard what’s been happening on campus lately,” says Santhana Naidu, vice president for communications and marketing.

Features of the marketing effort include:

‘Together, We Are ...’ Slogans: Those elements that accentuate the campus community—innovation, creativity, student life, academics, and athletics—have been brought together with the “Together, We Are” tagline on campus signage, billboards, advertisements, and publications. “It captures the sense of community that ‘We’re all in this together,’” Naidu says.

Digital Ads: Special 15- to 30-second video

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Client: Rose-Hulman Job#/Name: 329_RH_#1_Outdoor_23’ x 36’ Date: 06.12.2023 Size/Specs: Actual Size:23’x36’ / Art 1/2” scale size: 11.5”x18” Publication: Reagan Outdoor

New Podcast Provides Insight into STEM Success

commercials are capturing the interest of prospective students and influencers and on their smart TVs, computers and mobile devices. Some of these ads have also been used to promote the annual Rose Giving Day and Homecoming.

Rose-Hulman’s new RosePod:

Social Media (@rosehulman): Content and

that is guiding these future STEM

videos about Rose-Hulman are being highlighted frequently on Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook, X/Twitter, and YouTube.

Insertion Date: June, 2023

Classes to Careers podcast is a thought-provoking and inspiring avenue for prospective students leaders through the maze of undergraduate degree options— from careers to classes.

Following ‘Life at Rose’ (@lifeatrose): Students provide interesting behind-the-scenes perspectives on Instagram about their campus activities, study abroad visits, and internship experiences.

Check it out at Rose-Hulman.edu/RosePod.

Billboards/Commercial Signage: Interstate

choosing the right academic major, navigating

Hosted by students Reese Sieger and Isaac Towne, the podcast delves into such topics as

travelers passing through Indianapolis, Northwest Indiana, and Terre Haute can view large billboards touting Rose-Hulman’s prestigious national college rankings, consistently high job placement rates, and student/faculty/alumni achievements. You also can’t miss the Institute’s large signs at The Fashion Mall in Indianapolis.

the college application process, and uncovering

While most marketing efforts may take nearly five years to begin reaping benefits, Rose-Hulman’s campaign has already helped bring forth record numbers of interest and engagement. n

a one-stop shop for discovering how a STEM

opportunities within the world of STEM. With interviews featuring forward-thinking educators, successful professionals, key industry insights, and practical advice, RosePod will be undergraduate degree can pave the path to a rewarding career.

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Alumni Feature

HIGH ACHIEVERS

Up to Any Challenge Alumni Push the Limits, Have Fun Achieving Recreational Goals

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ose-Hulman graduates are known for overcoming obstacles in their careers and lives. That determination also propels some alumni to accomplish astonishing athletic feats that test their physical and mental endurance.

From ultra marathons to CrossFit championships, disc golf victories to 100,000-mile cycling odysseys, these alumni stories showcase the grit required to achieve the extraordinary.

When faced with grueling training, injuries, and self-doubt, these graduates persevered through sheer force of will.

Their accounts reveal the personal struggles behind reaching once-unimaginable goals.

Pushing past perceived limitations, these alumni conquered trails, oceans, courses, and fields on their unique quests.

Though their sports differ, a common mantra emerges: Refuse to quit and mind over matter. Learn more about how self-belief brought spectacular dreams within reach, one step at a time.

And proving that age doesn’t matter.

Challenges Keep Bryan Wong Fit A foundation of athleticism laid as a Rose-Hulman football player has paved the way for CrossFit exploits that have earned Bryan Wong the revered title of Fittest Man on Earth in his age division.

He discovered CrossFit in 2013 and was drawn to improving his overall physical skills.

CrossFit tests nearly all aspects of functional fitness— a mixture of gymnastics, Olympic weightlifting,

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raw power, endurance, and more. Athletes demonstrate proficiency across various modalities in competitions worldwide.

“Competing challenges me to grow in ways I never thought possible,” remarks the 2009 mechanical engineering alumnus. “I’ve always been competitive and dedicated to fitness, but reaching this level has required tremendous work.”

CrossFit’s Fittest Man on Earth title in his age division came after a series of grueling physical tests. First, Wong placed in the top 10% among over 30,000 athletes at the CrossFit WorldWide Open. He moved on to finish in the top 30 competitors of a grueling three-day quarterfinal round, then duplicated that feat in the semifinal round to qualify for the CrossFit Games.

At age 36, Wong cites injury prevention and recovery as his biggest challenges. To prepare for competitions, he trains up to 4.5 hours daily, a regimen requiring immense discipline that fits around family responsibilities and working as a manufacturing engineer with Medtronic.

With tireless support from his wife, Wong continues achieving new heights as a CrossFit phenomenon, and remains grounded in his pursuit of excellence.

“If I can stay healthy, I’ll keep competing,” he states.

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extended his milestone by completing a 50-mile race and and ended the year by completing another JFK 50-miler in November, while still recovering from shoulder surgery.

Hutton’s half-century-long quest conveys a simple yet powerful mantra: just keep running. The finish line remains far beyond the horizon.

As an electrical engineering/computer science graduate, Hutton likes the number 64, and that’s his longevity goal, if health allows. The current world record is 59 years.

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Shane Hutton in it for the Long Run With the completion of each 50-mile ultramarathon, 1978 electrical engineering and computer science graduate Shane Hutton continues cementing his name in the grueling sport’s record books as the longest tenured American ultramarathon runner—the first to complete 50 years of ultramarathons—and fourth longest stretch in the world.

He says, “I enjoy running on trails and the challenge of completing ultramarathons.”

Now 67, Hutton has endured wild weather, technical trails, evaded alligators, and pushed through pain to achieve his personal dream.

Shane first heard of ultramarathons the day before the 1969 JFK 50 miler in Maryland. Entering, at the age of 13, with no training, and lacking food and water, Shane finished wearing jeans and was fueled by a youthful grit. From this experience, he started to develop a passion for this race and 50-mile races in general.

In April 2019, Hutton commemorated 50 years by completing the Brazos Bend 50 Miler near Houston in a time of 11 hours and 15 minutes. Last year, he

Janae Chaney Tosses Disk Golf Ace In May 2023, Janae Chaney surprised herself by winning her 40-plus age division at the Professional Disc Golf Association’s Tim Selinske U.S. Masters Championship by three strokes in a thrilling finish.

The 2005 mechanical engineering alumna posted a +31-stroke score over four rounds of competition.

“It was a nail-biter that came down to the last round,” Chaney says. “I didn’t even realize I’d won until my competitor congratulated me.”

The title was the seventh of her PDGA career.

Disc golf utilizes flying discs instead of balls and clubs to complete each hole in the fewest throws.

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as targets. Chaney’s background as a Rose-Hulman softball player gave gives her advantages in forehand throws and scrambling from rough areas.

Chaney took up disc golf just three years ago as the sport continued gaining popularity with over 9,800 courses now globally. She quickly advanced to competitive play on the PDGA pro circuit with practice, especially putting, and mental tenacity from being an engineer paving the way for her Masters victory.

“Staying focused, tweaking my form during the winter months and field practice are crucial,” she advises. She’ll continue optimizing her mechanics and strategy in future competitions.

When she’s not slinging discs, Chaney channels her passion as sustainability director for Cincinnati’s Rhinegeist Brewery. She manages energy, water/ wastewater, and solid waste programs while leading employee culture and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Lynn Roberts Pedals Past 100,000-Mile Mark In summer 2022, 1963 chemical engineering alumnus Lynn Roberts capped an impressive career fitness achievement—surpassing 100,000 miles cycling.

He logged the milestone through dedicated riding with Louisville’s bicycle club for more than 20 years.

“I returned to cycling in 1990 after running took a toll on my joints,” Roberts explains. “Cycling gave me a new lease on enjoying endurance sports.”

Cycling’s blend of fitness, exploration, and social bonds has sustained Roberts through retirement from a career that pivoted from chemical engineering to business and accounting with Phillips Petroleum, specializing in project analysis.

Now his analytical skills help track mileage goals.

As aging brought physical changes, Roberts adapted his training.

“Riding keeps me healthy,” says Roberts, who achieved the 100,000-mile personal barrier by logging 2,500-7,000 miles annually through occasional rides that span 25-120 miles.

“I’ve reduced my annual miles, but cycling remains a treasured activity.” He relished the club’s weekly group rides for camaraderie and adventure.

Some of his most memorable journeys have been cycling overseas. “One beautiful day riding the oceanfront in Spain stands out,” Roberts recalls. “The climbs were hard, but the scenery was phenomenal.”

With the 100,000-mile milestone now under his belt, Roberts continues pedaling happily onward.

“Every ride still feels like a new adventure,” he says. n

Lynn Roberts (left) was all smiles after successfully surpassing the 100,000-mile lifetime cycling achievement in 2023.

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Las Vegas

Winning in

HIGH ROLLER

Steve Hill (ME, 1981) has brought professional sports, Formula 1 racing, and Super Bowl LVIII to Las Vegas as CEO/President of the desert city’s convention and visitors authority.

HIGH-ROLLER STEVE HILL TRANSFORMING SIN CITY INTO SPORTS/ENTERTAINMENT MECCA

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s the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s chief executive officer and president, 1981 mechanical engineering graduate Steve Hill has blended an engineer’s analytical skills, a leader’s charisma, and business savvy to transform Sin City into the sports and entertainment capital of the world.

That vision had international-renowned Formula 1 racers zooming down the city’s neon-coated Strip this fall. Super Bowl LVIII is approaching in February and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four is set to tip off in 2028.

how we do it. If we get it right, it will lead to confidence and everything else we have planned.

It’s key to our future.”

The Dayton, Ohio, native spent the first 30 years of his career away from the bright lights, working within the manufacturing industry. He moved to the Las Vegas area and made valuable business connections as founder and manager of Silver State Materials and senior vice president of CalPortland. Former Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval appointed Hill in 2011 to direct the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, where he lured numerous businesses to the state, including Tesla and Apple.

“Las Vegas is a city that’s most reliable on one industry, hospitality, with its resorts, casinos, and conventions.

My goal has been to diversify as much as possible while showing the world that we’re also a premier destination for sophisticated entertainment, culture, dining, technology, and sports,” says Hill.

Seven years later, Hill became LVCVA’s leader and has helped navigate the city through the ravaging effects of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry. The convention center unveiled a $1 billion, 1.4 million-square-foot expansion in 2021 and a partnership with The Boring Company has brought an underground transportation system that allows guests to move around the 200acre convention center campus. Hill is now actively involved in bringing a larger tunnel application—the Vegas Loop—to downtown Las Vegas, the Strip, and Allegiant Stadium.

With responsibilities for operations of the Las Vegas Convention Center and chair of the Las Vegas Stadium Authority, Hill proclaims: “I have the best job in the world with the easiest product to sell. It’s a product where just mentioning ‘Las Vegas’ brings a smile and lights up everyone’s eyes. Formula 1 racing and the Super Bowl are the two biggest events we could possibly host, and the entire world is watching

For his part, Hill remarks, “I’ve always been a goaloriented person who brings people together to accomplish big things. There are few if any engineers in leadership roles within the hospitality industry, but how an engineer critically looks at things and solves problems, skills harnessed through lots of hard work at Rose-Hulman, are very important skills to have in this business.” n

And, of course, there’s gambling too.

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DAZZLING DRONES STORY BY DALE LONG

CROWD PLEASER

TYLER JOHNSON Blending Engineering, Art in Dazzling Drone Light Shows Mechanical engineer Tyler Johnson has turned a pyrotechnic hobby into launching an illuminating career helping pioneer spectacular drone light shows that have filled the skies with record-setting displays that have brought dazzling LED animations and visual art in the night sky to events across America.

That list would also include Rose-Hulman’s 2023 Homecoming. (See Inside Cover and Page 1) The 2016 graduate is a co-founder and lead drone technology and operations engineer with Sky Elements, a Fort Worth, Texas-area company that’s rapidly ascended—like its fleets of choreographed drones—to become the premier U.S. provider of drone light shows.

As chief engineer, Johnson spearheads their proprietary drone fleet, advanced show programming, and operations to bring clients’ visions to life.

“We blend aerospace engineering and creative artistry to produce an extraordinary new medium that’s redefining live entertainment,” he says.

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Some of Sky Elements’ most elaborate drone show productions include: • More than 10,000 drones deployed across 11 states choreographed into advanced animations for July 4th shows. One of the shows broke a Guinness World Record for the largest aerial sentence by spelling out “Happy Independence Day.” • A 400-drone light spectacle for the Grammy Awards, with a colossal spinning award visible across the Los Angeles skyline.

• 824 drones at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium that recreated Kobe Bryant’s legendary basketball career highlights.

• A towering 200-foot tall luminous horse and disco ball for Beyoncé’s Houston Astros homecoming.

“We’re constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s creatively possible with drone show technology,” says Johnson, adding that custom animations integrate client logos, colors, QR codes, and themes creatively.

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DAZZLING DRONES As chief engineer, Tyler Johnson is in charge of Sky Elements’ proprietary drone fleet that has done shows across the U.S.

These remarkable productions demonstrate Sky Elements’ pioneering innovation that’s shaping the future of entertainment. At the core is their state-of-the-art proprietary drone fleet, custom engineered in-house

by Johnson’s team. The specialized quadcopter drones are equipped with ultra-bright, full color, and individually programmable LED lights to create stunningly vivid aerial displays viewable for miles.

“The aircraft utilize an array of technologies including GPS guidance, radar altimeters, inertial motion sensors, and our advanced flight control software to autonomously navigate within designated 3D ‘geofences’ keeping them safely distanced from the audience,” Johnson explains.

For complete show control, a powerful ground-based computer system keeps track of up to 500 drones simultaneously with precision.

Anything is possible as Sky Elements’ drone shows have helped make community and corporate events special.

“It synchronizes the drones’ movements down to millisecond-level timing accuracy while coordinating the commands for the LED lighting and animations for the entire fleet in perfect unison,” describes Johnson.

Programming the intricate shows represents an immensely complex undertaking. “Our proprietary animation software allows us to choreograph dynamic designs, 3D effects, and animations often requiring over 16,000 lines of code for a 10-minute performance,” says Johnson.

For Johnson, pioneering this new medium has been deeply rewarding, allowing him to merge imagination with his love of robotics and engineering in service of creating joy and wonder. That pathway started at Rose-Hulman, where he earned a minor in robotics and designed a drone to assist in a senior-year capstone project.

With roots in fireworks displays, Sky Elements aims to complement traditional pyrotechnic shows while providing a more flexible, sustainable, and safetyfocused solution. Improvements in battery technology could extend the current limits of each show. The company also sees tremendous potential for integrating drone shows with augmented and virtual reality.

“We’ve only begun scratching the surface,” says Johnson. “I envision drone shows becoming more and more immersive, using technologies like VR goggles to surround viewers and take them on a journey.” n

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SUSTAINABLE THINKING

SURVIVING THE STORM Amy Wicks Paving Sustainable Pathways Defending Florida’s Gulf Coast Communities

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AMY WICKS is living a sustainable engineer’s

dream as the architect of innovative, groundbreaking ecological practices that’s inspiring future city planning to withstand catastrophic weather disasters.

The 2004 civil engineering alumna had a lead role in the development of greenspaces and a sustainable stormwater collection system that’s accentuating life for residents of America’s first solar-powered town, Babcock Ranch, located 12 minutes northeast of Fort Myers, Florida. Behind Wicks’ work, the town withstood the wrath of Hurricane Ian in September 2022 and is ready for the next storm in Florida’s annual six month-long hurricane season.

Starting with a blank canvass consisting of approximately 18,000 acres of former logging and agricultural land, Wicks designed a series of bioswales, and rain gardens that connect to detention ponds and create wetlands simulating Florida’s natural swamps.

Amy Wicks designed a series of bio-swales, and rain gardens for Babcock Ranch that connect to detention ponds and create wetlands simulating Florida’s natural swamps. The system helped the planned community come away nearly unscathed when Hurricane Ian brought 21 inches of rain, 150 mph sustained winds, and storm surges up to 18 feet to the area in September 2022.

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“(Babcock Ranch) gave me a platform to be creative,” says Wicks, who has worked on the community project since 2006. “My whole career has been an adaptation to this new concept—I don’t know anything other than constantly changing, constantly evolving, and looking for new ideas for how to do things.”

Wicks’ sustainable plans helped Babcock Ranch come away nearly unscathed when Hurricane Ian brought 21 inches of rain, 150 mph sustained winds, and storm surges up to 18 feet to the area as the community, where she also lives with her husband and three children, was in the direct path of the storm’s eye.

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Babcock Ranch’s development team consulted with maps from the 1940s to determine the appropriate features for the planned community near Fort Myers, Florida.

In fact, it was the only housing development in the region that didn’t suffer flooding or electrical outages and had available drinking water throughout the harrowing period when the Fort Myers region was left devastated in the wake of the fierce Category 4 hurricane.

“It was 10 of the most stressful hours of my career,” Wicks recalls. “Because I live at Babcock, I kept looking out my window thinking ‘When am I going to see what I forgot?’ Years of planning and lots of hard work were really put to the test. We had prepared for the worst case. It was a relief more than anything the next morning that everything worked as had been planned.”

Wicks and other members of Babcock Ranch’s planning team consulted maps from the 1940s, before the land was developed, to examine the natural water flows during periods of high rainfall.

The community’s houses, golf courses, forest trails, and bicycle paths were situated around strategically placed lakes and other surface water features that absorb excess rainfall, and react with the land both utilizing the natural environment and mimicking it where manmade features exist.

Redundancies were built into the system to make sure if one aspect is affected—possibly a downed tree—water is then averted to another retention pond or marsh area. Nearby is an 870-acre solar farm with

nearly 700,000 solar panels generating 150 megawatts of reliable energy.

Now, Wicks’ consulting company is pursuing similar projects that advance sustainable development, and she has been more vocal in her advocacy of implementing design strategies to minimize destruction in the wake of climate change.

“Babcock Ranch showcased what could be done. I want more of these projects. They’re important to society in general,” said Wicks, who earned a master’s degree in water resources planning and management with a focus on sustainability. “As an engineer you want to grow and innovate. (After Hurricane Ian) there was almost a sense of loss because nothing had gone wrong, so I couldn’t make it better for the next time. Now, I have to make sure we’re more prepared for the next time ... My (career) focus has been bringing the civil and environmental environments together so that they coexist in nature. I love exploring beyond where the level of the current understanding of everything is.” n

Amy Wicks explains aspects of the Babcock Ranch project at https://tinyurl.com/ycy2dby2.

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FLYING HIGH

Call of Duty

Michael Radigan Taking 3D Printing to New Heights Technology is soaring to new heights through innovative in-flight 3D printing techniques being pioneered for the U.S. military by a group that includes 2005 mechanical engineering alumnus Lt. Col. Michael Radigan.

As a Naval Postgraduate School liaison from the Marine Innovation Unit, Radigan is helping accelerate the adoption of advanced manufacturing capabilities like 3D printing to increase readiness in battlefield environments.

These efforts spearheaded the first successful demonstration of in-flight 3D printing to simulate a rapid response for injured military personnel. The June 2023 demonstration created a medical wrist cast that was printed mid-flight aboard a Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft.

“Opening the door for mobile on-demand manufacturing from the air could be a game-changing capability for expeditionary operations,” he says.

Radigan’s involvement in inflight 3D printing builds on over two decades of military experience as an AH-1Z Cobra pilot, Weapons and Tactics Instructor, and additive manufacturing expert across defense agencies. “I love bringing together diverse, cross-functional teams and overcoming challenges to turn innovative ideas into operational realities that support our warfighters wherever and whenever necessary,” he states.

Beyond on-demand medical devices, 3D printers on aircraft, ships, and ground vehicles could produce spare parts, tools, shelters, and other critical equipment for troops in the field. “The ability to rapidly design and manufacture exactly what is needed, on location, could provide an enormous strategic advantage,” he explains.

Radigan believes 3D printing can enable new logistical and operational concepts, like forward operating bases with land, air, and sea-based manufacturing facilities.

“Logistics, maintenance, and medical support could all be radically transformed, right down to the tactical edge, by making additive manufacturing universally

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Lt. Col. Michael Radigan checks the progress of 3D printing a medical cast aboard an MV-22 Osprey during a June 2023 training flight in California.

available,” he remarks. “Resupplying remote outposts using traditional methods can be challenging and costly. 3D printing will bolster the existing supply system for contested environment. A single aircraft carrying an array of printers can have the productivity of a small factory, delivered right to the point of need.

The operational effects could be profound.”

After being a reservist with the Marine Innovation Unit, Radigan returned to active military service earlier this year. He’s now pushing teams to think creatively about expeditionary applications because, as he says, “We’re just scratching the surface on the capabilities that will come from mobile production at scale in a variety of platforms. I’m excited to see what’s possible as we continue to optimize and expand this capability going forward.” n

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Yvette Tyler Engineers Devices to Explore the Final Frontier Can life be sustained on Jupiter?

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That’s what NASA is investigating with its Europa Clipper device, set to launch in October 2024 to explore Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa, and consider whether it could harbor conditions suitable for life on the planet.

This is just one of the many projects that Yvette Tyler, a 2002 electrical engineering alumna, has contributed to as a staff engineer with the Space Systems Division of Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) in San Antonio, Texas.

Tyler has been working for the company in various roles for the past 21 years, joining SwRI after graduation. Her career began as a test engineer and later progressed to being the lead engineer for avionics boxes. She also has worked on several projects, performing system engineering work Southwest Research Institute Staff Engineer Yvette Tyler (EE, 2002) performs integration and testing on the electronics box for Europa Clipper’s mass spectrometer, set to be launched to Jupiter in October 2024.

related to design architecture, integration, verification, validation, and analysis.

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Over the last several years, Tyler has led all facets for the design and development, as well as integration and testing, of the electronics box on the Europa Clipper mission known as the MAss SPectrometer for Planetary EXploration (MASPEX) instrument. The mass spectrometer will analyze gases in Europa’s faint atmosphere and possible plumes. It will also study the chemistry of the moon’s suspected subsurface ocean, how ocean and surface exchange material, and how radiation alters compounds on the moon’s surface.

“I was responsible for making sure all the electronic boards within the box communicated and operated with each other and supported the instrument,” says Tyler.

“I was also responsible for overseeing all the testing activities and final integration and test of the box before delivery to (NASA’s) Jet Propulsion Laboratory.”

Tyler’s focus has shifted to working on a miniature fast neutron detector for the moon lander project.

This is the third generation of a series of Radiation Assessment Detectors (RAD) on which she has worked.

The first one was for the Curiosity Rover, the largest and most capable rover sent to Mars as part of NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory mission. The second became part of the International Space Station. Tyler’s current project is a portion of what was sent to the space station and will be included in the moon lander.

Tyler, a first-generation college student, believes her Rose-Hulman education has led to her successful engineering career.

“When I got to SwRI, my supervisors and leaders were pleased with all my lab experience at Rose,” she states.

“Those years really taught me how to learn, which has helped the on-the-job training at SwRI.” n

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The summer issue’s problems provided by mathematics professors Timothy All, Sylvia Carlisle, and John McSweeney proved to be quite a challenge, especially the bonus problem that had a small percentage of correct solvers.

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BY PROFESSOR EMERITUS HERB BAILEY

Here are this issue’s problems, provided by Herb’s son, Mark Bailey (CHE, 1976):

WINTER PROBLEM 1

WINTER PROBLEM 2

In multiplying two numbers, ‘a’ and ‘b’, Sam reversed the digits of the two digit number ‘a.’ His erroneous product was 161. What is the correct value of the product of ‘a’ and ‘b’?

Julie walks around a track at exactly the same constant speed every day. The sides of the track are straight and the ends are semicircles. The width of the track is six meters. It takes her 36 seconds longer to walk around the outer edge of the track than the inside edge. What is Julie’s speed in meters/second?

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Find the length of the red band around the two circles:

“This crop of problems were real toughies. I have to say that I struggled,” says George Houghton (PH, 1972), who met the challenge with three correct solutions.

Robert Lovell (MA, 1963) also enjoyed this summer’s challenges.

He emphasized problem-solving in a 50-year career as a high school math teacher, receiving Indiana’s Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching in 1983.

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“I have enjoyed the Bailey Challenges and share them with a Cal Tech friend,” he remarks.

Lovell, among Rose Polytechnic Institute’s first class of math alumni, attended the 60th reunion of the Class of 1963 during this year’s Homecoming.

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SU M M E R PR O B L E M S O LU TI O NS Problem 1: 82 | Problem 2: 5.4 | Bonus Problem: 63 Send your solution to BaileyChallenge@rose-hulman.edu or to: Dale Long, CM 14, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 5500 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, IN 47803.

Alumni should include their class year.

Congratulations to the following solvers of the spring problems:

ALUMNI: T. Jones, 1949; P. Cella, 1958; D. Bailey, 1959; B. Perkins, 1960; R. Archer, 1961; L. Hartley, 1961; J. Ray, 1961; J. Tindall, 1961; N. Hannum, 1962; R. Lovell, 1963; S. James, 1965; P. Lilienkamp, 1965; B. Radecki, 1965; P. Carter, 1966; R. Kevorkian, 1966; R. Dutton, 1969; D. Jordan, 1971; R. LaCosse, 1971; W. Pelz, 1971; S. Sample, 1971; G. Houghton, 1972; C. Martens, 1972; Randy Collins, 1973; R. Kominiarek, 1973; M. Marinko, 1973; J. Walter, 1973; T. Rathz, 1974; R. Herber, 1975; B. Hunt, 1976; J. Schroeder, 1976; R. Arney, 1978; T. Greer, 1978; D. Hoffman, 1978; R. Priem, 1979; J. Slupesky, 1979; J. Koechling, 1980; J. Farrell, 1981; S. Nolan, 1981; M. Taylor, 1982; D. Batta, 1983; D. Churilla, 1983; J. Farrell, 1983; S. Hall, 1983; J. Marum, 1983; C. Wilcox, 1985; J. Byerly, 1986; C. Hastings, 1986; J. Short, 1986; D. Johnson, 1987; M. Lancaster, 1987; M. Nigrovic, 1987; B. Seidl, 1987; J. Jachim, 1989; J. Harrell, 1990; B. Burger, 1991; R. Hochstetler, 1991; C. Schlimm, 1991; K. Koziol, 1992; R. Antonini, 1993; W. Haas, 1993; M. Pilcher, 1998; J. Mathison, 1999; E. Behrens, 2000; M. Burke, 2000; V. Fong, 2001; B. Hirsch, 2004; C. Krepps, 2004; J. Somann, 2004; V. Roczniak, 2006; R. Solotke, 2006; T. Homan, 2007; M. Rooney, 2011; B. Lackey, 2013; R. Oberlitner, 2020; and J. Ansari, 2023 FRIENDS/STUDENT: J. Castle, T. Cutaia, G. Gstattenbauer, E. Haggerty, R. LeMay, J. Marks, T. Martin, L. Metcalfe, M. Russell, J. Slawski, B. Toftner, J. Walsh, J. Walter, and E. Wern

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Maybe, as Sherley Sample (ME, 1971) suggested, watching the “Ted Lasso” television series helped unlock clues to answer the problem about soccer’s English Premier League divisions.

Bill Perkins (CE, 1960) has become a regular Challenge solver after retiring as a professor of information systems and decision sciences with Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.

“I keep doing the problems simply Perkins because I enjoy being logically challenged,” he states. “The hardest problems for me are the geometry problems, with lots of triangles and angles in a figure, as well as logic problems, with many facets to the problem, such as this summer’s bonus problem.”

Roger LaCosse (ME, 1971) had been a longtime casual Challenge solver and didn’t begin submitting answers for review until several years ago. “I enjoy working puzzles,” he says. “Some (of the problems) are very straightforward, like the aquarium problem, and some are very subtle and complex, like the (bonus) soccer problem.” LaCosse enjoyed a 35-year career with BFGoodrich that took him throughout the world.

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The Athletic Hall of Fame roster increased this fall with the addition of four record-setting student-athletes from the Classes of 2011 and 2013 who earned national, regional, and conference honors in five different sports. These honorees were:

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Paul Bouagnon (BE, 2011) was the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference’s Indoor and Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year (2011), a nine-time HCAC track champion, and a first-team all-conference soccer player (2010). He was part of three school-record setting relay teams and a NCAA Division III national qualifying 4-x-400 relay team.

In soccer, Bouagnon scored 12 goals and had six assists and contributed to the first Rose-Hulman team to qualify for the NCAA tournament (2008).

He is a global space industry business development manager with National Instruments.

Creasy Clauser (BE, 2013) was the HCAC Indoor Track Athlete of the Year (2012) and a 10-event league champion who graduated with 10 school records (six indoors/four outdoors). She went on to earn a master’s degree in biomedical engineering from IUPUI before joining Cook Medical’s research and development staff, managing vascular research projects.

Kyle Kovach (CE, 2013) earned the Ruel Fox Burns Blanket as the top graduating male athlete (2013) after setting school football records for career rushing yards (3,631) and all-purpose yards (6,134), while ranking second in history for rushing touchdowns (39) and total touchdowns (47). He earned third-team Little All-America honors along with being a two-time all-North Region selection.

Kovach is a project manager with RoadSafe Traffic Systems after working with the Walsh Group in the Chicago area.

Anna (Lewer) Dorsey (BE, 2013) earned first-team all-HCAC honors during all four of her seasons on the volleyball court and was named the league’s Most Valuable Player in 2012. She anchored the first RHIT team to earn a conference championship and qualify for the Division III national tournament (2011). Dorsey also became the first Engineer to surpass 1,000 kills and 1,000 digs in school history, and still ranks among the program’s all-time best in kills, digs, and blocks. She is a regional sales manager with National Instruments.

See the entire Athletic Hall of Fame list at www.rose-hulman.edu/hof.

Nellie Hohne Continues Service as Advisory Board President The sense of community that Nellie Hohne (ME, 1999) thoroughly enjoyed as a student is continuing as a proud and loyal alumna who has begun a two-year presidency of the Alumni Advisory Board. Hohne succeeds Kedar Murthy (CHE, 1984), who is now the group’s past president.

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Hohne has been an AAB member for nearly the past decade, serving as vice president (2021-23) and chair of the board’s awards committee.

She and her husband, Dan Hohne (CHE, 1999), have established the endowed Hohne-Magnanti Scholarship fund (named on behalf of their families) to help Rose-Hulman students realize their career goals while sharing the same experiences the couple enjoyed as campus leaders and dedicated students.

“The Alumni Advisory Board is a great way to stay involved with campus, help out the college and keep up to date on the changes that are continuously happening,” says Nellie, a former Chi Omega sorority chapter leader. “Dan and I truly enjoyed our time at Rose and try to get back as often as we can for Homecoming and other special events.

“Rose-Hulman gave us so much. The day that I walked across the stage and received my diploma is still one of the proudest moments of my life. I will never forget the experience that I had (at Rose) and want to give back and help in any way I can,” she continues. “We established the scholarship fund to honor the support our families provided us, while ensuring that other students have the same opportunities that we enjoyed. If we can help another student afford to attend Rose, we’re more than happy to do so.”

The Hohnes live in Newburgh, Indiana, where they are raising their two children to possibly follow in their parents’ pathways in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Both children have joined Nellie and Dan during campus trips and the oldest child, a high school junior, is just starting the college search process. A recent campus visit included a glimpse inside the Baur-Sames-Bogart (BSB) residence hall room that Nellie lived in during the 1995-96 school year as a member of the college’s inaugural incoming class of female first-year students.

“It was nice to see our artwork and signatures still on the BSB hallways, just as we (members of the Class of 1999) left them,” Nellie said. “Rose felt like home from the time I first visited campus (from Texas) to today when I return for alumni events. It’s a special place, with great people and strenuous academics, that I hope others can enjoy.”

OTHERS BEGIN AAB TERMS Amanda Stapleton (ME, 2006) has started a two-year term as the Alumni Advisory Board’s vice president. Other officers include Dieter Schultz (CE, 2016), as co-chair of the Student Recruitment Committee; Gary Bullock (EE, 1975), chair of the Career Services Committee; and Mike Chaney (CHE, 1981), chair of the Awards Committee.

Meanwhile, beginning two-year AAB terms are: — Amy Cary (CHE, 1998) – Casey Schroeppel (CHE, 2004) – R. Neil Irwin (CE, 1963) – Jeffery Smiley (CE, 2008) – Andrew Novotny (ME, 2020) – Floyd Yager (MA, 1989) – Bill Schott (MA, 1974)

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The Office of Alumni Relations hosted events across the country that brought alumni together this summer and fall to get campus updates from President Robert A. Coons and other institute leaders. Alumni also exchanged shared campus experiences and had lots of fun times reconnecting. More activities are planned for 2024.

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60s Craig H. Weerts (ME, 1968) is the proud father of Jennifer Weerts Rumsey, who is the new chairperson of Cummins, Inc.’s Board of Directors, along with being the company’s president and chief executive officer.

William W. Myers (MA, 1969) published an article on Medium.com about Rose-Hulman’s impact on a lifetime of personal and professional changes.

70s Bill L. McNiece (EE/MA, 1973), M.D., serves as president of the Marion County Historical Society in Indianapolis, where he is a physician and practicing anesthesiologist.

Peter A. VandeMotter (EE, 1977) has received the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award from the Marquis Who’s Who organization. He is a senior electrical engineer with SpaanTech in Chicago.

80s David Wachenschwanz (PH, 1982) has been promoted to director of development with SmartOrg., where he has had leadership roles since 2018.

Terry F. Schuster (CE, 1983) is the energy storage sales director with Fluence in Chicago. He formerly was in sales and business operations with Schneider Electric, Siemens, and Johnson Controls.

Donald W. Lincoln (PH/MA, 1986) has authored “Einstein’s Unfinished Dream: Practical Progress Towards a Theory of Everything” (Oxford University Press), his latest book about particle physics.

Dennis D. Dobbs (CE, 1987) has retired as vice president of gas engineering and supply with CMS Energy and its principal subsidiary Consumers Energy. He spent 20 years with the company.

Agnes P. Berzsenyi (MSME, 1995) is a member of Seno Medical Instruments, Inc.’s board of directors.

She spent more than 27 years with General Electric Company.

Ken W. Roberts (ME, 1988) is now president of Atlas Roofing Corporation after a 30-year career with Masco Corporation, most recently as president of Delta Faucet.

Jonathan E. Rich (ME, 1995) is director of vehicle closure systems with General Motors Company, where he had a variety of roles since 1997.

90s Trevor D. Arnold (CHE, 1990) has retired as chief intellectual property counsel with Arthrex, Inc., a medical device company. His 30-year legal career spanned several law firms and in-house IP counsel positions.

Eric S. Cooper (ME, 1990) has been promoted to director of technical services/manufacturing science with Eli Lilly and Company, where he has worked since 2002.

Daniel J. Keown (BSCHE, 1991/MSEMGT, 2011) has been promoted to vice president with Steel Dynamics and general manager of the company’s flat roll steel division, based in Columbus, Mississippi. He has worked in a variety of roles since joining the company in 1998.

Phil D. Poor (CHE, 1992) is a senior engineering advisor with Eli Lilly and Company’s Indianapolis operations.

Leslie F. Donaldson (CS, 1994) is a senior software developer with i3 Verticals.

Gregory A. Meyne (ME, 1994) is senior director of automation with enVista, helping warehouse and distribution clients optimize their facilities.

Eigenschink Goes Extra Mile as Trail Buddy

Wiley S. Abner (ME, 1996) is vice president of engineering and quality at Metal Powder Products.

He has had a variety of leadership roles since joining the company in 2018.

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Steven M. Goetz (EE, 1996) is the chief technology officer with Motif Neurotech, a clinical-stage company developing minimally invasive bioelectronics for mental health. He has more than 160 patents from 26 years with Medtronic, leaving as vice president of technology and platform innovation.

Jerome O. Williams (ME, 1996), director of roofing operations with Owens Corning, helped the company be recognized as a finalist for the National Association of Manufacturers’ 2023 Manufacturing Leadership Award.

Craig T. Donze (CE, 1997), as engineering manager with Walbec Group Inc., led a resurfacing project of Road America’s road course in Wisconsin which hosts a variety of motorsports events annually.

Barry C. Portman (ME, 1997) is chief executive officer with BCP Resources, which has acquired Chord Energy Corporation’s assets spanning 16 oil fields throughout West Texas’ Permian Basin.

Watch WANE-TV report at rb.gy/g5kz9 as Todd Eigenschink takes Noella Bosler on a bike ride.

Todd R. Eigenschink (CS, 1996) has combined his interest in cycling with giving back to others as a volunteer in Fort Wayne’s Trail Buddies program, providing rides to those who are unable to pedal a bike because of physical limitations. Earlier this year he took 94-year-old Noella Bosler for a ride, enjoying the sunshine, sounds of nature, and opportunity to greet people along the way–both with a smile. “I have the ability to do all the things I want to do. Some people don’t, so I’ll share what I can,” he told WANE-TV. “I want to be out on my bike, so why not bring other people along for the ride?”

Eigenschink is a system administrator with Ferguson Advertising.

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Corson Named Consulting Engineer of the Year Donald G. Corson (CE, 1983) was named the Consulting Engineer of the Year by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Indiana. He is the senior structural engineer with Indianapolis-based American Structurepoint and is a key leader within the state’s civil engineering community. An advocate for public safety, Corson has written several publications that focus on current Indiana building codes and their implications. The licensed professional engineer provided testimony to the Indiana General Assembly earlier this year that encouraged improvements in the Indiana building code to ensure safer construction of structures.

James R. Kanicky (CHE, 1997) is chief executive officer/president with the PureTech Scientific after serving as business manager of the chemical supplier’s glycolic acid division. He has more than 20 years of industrial/specialty chemical experience.

Rimas J. Guzulaitis (BSEE, 1998/MSEMGT, 2003) is vice president of enterprise integration and transformation with V2X, a global government services provider. He formerly was special projects vice president with Raytheon subsidiary RTX. Nathan J. Jenniges (EE, 1998) has been promoted to senior vice president/general manager of Blackberry’s cybersecurity products. He leads more than 500 engineers, project managers, designers, and operations teams throughout the world.

Jassem Saleh Busaibe (CS/ECON, 1999) is chief executive officer with Aldar Investment, a division of Aldar Properties in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Col. Andrew J. Emery (CPE, 1999) has retired from the U.S. Space Force after more than 24 years of active military service. He was a deputy program executive officer for space sensing within the Space Systems Command and served as a program manager, engineer, and space operator in a variety of other space mission areas.

Morgan A. Hawker (CE, 1999) is now a senior project manager with Prime Engineering, Inc., in Louisville.

She formerly was a project management consultant.

Mikael R. Nielsen (ECON/MA, 1999) is director of leadership giving for Mercy For Animals, a global organization that’s striving to end industrial animal agriculture.

J.P. Williams (ME, 1999) earned brown belt ranking in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from the Renato Tavares Association.

00s Alyssa A. (Riley) Hill (CHE, 2000), MD, is a pediatric nephrologist and director/physician advisor of clinical documentation/revenue integrity with Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, her hometown.

Mary Kokosa (ME, 2000) is now director of global on-highway and electrification product management with Allison Transmission. This is her latest management position with the company.

Bradley C. Nord (ME, 2000) is the lead mechanical design engineer with BorgWarner Inc.’s automotive division.

Robin (Harvey) Pruss (ME/AO, 2001) has been promoted to senior staff opto-mechanical engineer with Northrop Grumman Corporation, where she has had a variety of roles since graduation.

Bradley Berron (CHE, 2002), PhD, is research director of the University of Kentucky’s James B. Beam Institute, the largest teaching distillery in the world.

It offers a certificate program in distillation, wine, and brewing.

Meryl L. Dillon (ME, 2002) is the global marketing manager for Hollister Incorporated’s continence care division in Chicago.

Peter J. Gunderson (CHE, 2002) is vice president for manufacturing with WATT Fuel Cell Corporation, helping launch commercial production of the company’s natural gas-powered solid oxide fuel cell systems. He formerly was engineering director of Thailand-based Magnecomp Precision Technology.

Matthew A. Price (ME, 2002) is now the head of facilities engineering and asset management with Rolls-Royce in London, England.

Krista S. Williams (ME, 2002) is the chief executive officer with Carlile, Alaska’s leading trucking and logistics company.

She formerly was chief operating officer with Saltchuk Logistics, Carlile’s parent company which she joined in 2018.

Jason J. Meyer (CE, 2003), JD, was appointed to the executive committee of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota’s board of directors. This is the business and policy advocate for the state’s consulting engineering firms. He is a client service manager with Stanley Consultants in Minneapolis.

Alla (Genkina) Weinberg (CS, 2003), PhD, chief executive officer with Spoke and Wheel, is a culture designer and work relationship coach who works with business leaders globally to create safe, trust-based workplace cultures.

MAJORS KEY | AB: Applied Biology | BCMC: Biochemistry/Molecular Biology | BE: Biomedical Engineering | BIO: Biology | BIOE: Biological Engineering | CE: Civil Engineering CHE: Chemical Engineering | CHEM: Chemistry | CPE: Computer Engineering | CS: Computer Science | ECON: Economics | ED: Engineering Design | EE: Electrical Engineering | EMGT: Engineering Management EN: Environmental Engineering | EP: Engineering Physics | MATH: Mathematics | ME: Mechanical Engineering | OE: Optical Engineering | PH: Physics | SE: Software Engineering

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Andy M. Orlowski (CPE, 2004) is director of field applications engineers with Dwyer/Omega, where he has worked since graduation.

Nic Schmidt (ME, 2007) is now commanding the U.S. Space Force’s 17th test and evaluation squadron.

This continues his U.S. Air Force career.

Xiaofeng Tao (CS/SE, 2008) is now a principal software engineer with Microsoft Corporation, where he has worked since 2013.

Scott R. Small (BSME, 2005/MSBE, 2007) is the interim director of digital data science with Novo Nordisk in Oxford, England.

Eric M. Lucas (BE, 2007) was named one of this year’s best and brightest executive MBA students attending Washington University’s Olin School of Business. He also is vice president for technology with Ulrich Medical USA.

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Ming S. Cheung (ME, 2006) is director of national accounts with SKF Group. He formerly was a senior sales engineer with Timken Company.

Jeremy D. Vickery (CS, 2006) was featured in Technical.ly’s list of those engineers who have pioneered technology solutions to foster diversity and inclusion within Baltimore’s tech ecosystem.

He is a senior software engineer, specializing in research and development projects, with T. Rowe Price.

Matthew W. Wittstein (BE, 2006), PhD, received an Excellence in Service/Leadership Award from Elon University (North Carolina), where he is an assistant professor of exercise science.

Amy S. Knue (BE, 2007) is vice president of mobile equipment services for TRIMEDX, where she has had a variety of leadership roles for more than 10 years.

David P. Bander (AB, 2008), managing director with the Kirkland Performance Center (Washington), was honored among eastern Washington’s 40 Under 40, chosen by 425 Business.

Thomas S. Reives (BSME, 2008/MSEMGT, 2010) has been promoted to senior director of Eli Lilly and Company’s Indianapolis active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing division. He has had a variety of operational leadership roles with the company since 2012.

Danny B. Teixeira (MSEMGT, 2008) is the vice president/ general manager of thermoforming solutions with Rohrer Corporation. He formerly was vice president of operations with IDEX’s North American fire and safety business.

Kristin E. (Greer) Flaker (BE, 2010) is director of nursing with the Springfield (Ohio) Regional Outpatient Surgery Center. She has been a registered nurse since 2012.

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Tim J. Tepe (ME, 2010) is director of development with Roebling Development Company. He formerly had leadership roles with Sam’s Club and Kroger Company.

Amber K. (Knust) Lee (ME, 2011) is a design lead with Eli Lilly and Company, where she has worked since 2021.

Stephen C. Owen (CE, 2011) has been promoted to marine engineering senior project manager with Marine Solutions, Inc., where he has worked since 2017.

Jane E. Canada (CE, 2012) is a senior engineer for the city and county of Denver. She formerly was a senior transportation engineer in WSP’s Indianapolis office.

Caleb D. Nickels (CE, 2013) is the field operations manager of solar and energy storage systems with MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure. He formerly was manager of field engineering with Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Inc. Nick A. Birch (ME, 2014) is helping grow tech talent with United Airlines. He formerly was a vice president with the nonprofit Eleven Fifty Academy in Indianapolis.

Lauren Gutgesell (CHEM, 2014) has been promoted to a senior scientist with 10x Genomics, where he has worked since 2021.

George E. Green (CE, 2015) is vice president with ARCO National Construction Company in St. Louis, where he has worked since 2016.

Johann’s Work Earns Naval Director’s Award Jeffrey R. Johann (EE, 1985) received the U.S. Navy’s prestigious Strategic Systems Programs Director’s Award for providing extraordinary value to the military’s fleet ballistic missile effort. He is senior scientific technical manager and the distinguished engineer for radiation sciences, with more than 30 years of service with the Naval Surface Warfare Center at Crane, Indiana. Johann has helped improve collaboration among work teams, resolve technical issues, and drive technology development to enhance and support the U.S. Defense Department, according to a SWC-Crane news release.

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Berg is Along for a Vintage Vehicle Ride Rusty Berg (ME/EE, 2007) takes pride in preserving classic vehicles, like his 1906 REO Model B One Cylinder Runabout that attracted the interest of comedian and fellow car enthusiast Jay Leno during this year’s Woodward Dream Cruise event in Detroit, the signature event of this past summer’s alumni gathering in the city. (See more on Page 36.) Berg’s impressive collection features such pristine cars as a 1914 Studebaker SC-4 and 1922 Oldsmobile Model 47 Light Eight models. His pride and joy is his first antique automobile, a 1931 Chevrolet Independence that’s earned praise for its originality from car clubs and collectors, like Leno. By day, Berg is a senior controls engineer with General Motors Company in Michigan, helping develop future automobile technology, “then I go home and play with the past (forms of transportation) ... It has taught me how to problem solve and slow down and enjoy the ride.”

Gene S. Kum (CE, 2016) is a civil structural engineer with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He had been a structural engineer with Buro Happold.

Madison A. (Thompson) Murphy (BE, 2017) has earned an associate degree in biblical studies from Ethnos360 Bible Institute.

Christopher Wood (ME, 2017) is a staff aerodynamicist with Tesla, where he has worked since graduation.

Ehsan Ordouie (MSOE, 2018), PhD, was lead author of a study at the University of Central Florida that has developed new technology to make data transfer over optical fiber communication faster and more efficient.

Tucker D. Pletcher (CHE, 2018) has been promoted to manager of Sun Chemical Corporation’s environmental, health, and safety systems operations.

Anna K. Braun (CHE/CHEM, 2019), PhD, co-authored an article for the Joule scholastic journal resulting from research conducted at the Colorado School of Mines that could make III-V solar cells more

affordable and efficient. She is now a research scientist with SRI International.

co-founder of Pongo, a startup using AI to build search engines for businesses.

Jonathan P. Jones (CHE, 2019) has received a patent for stacked-plate distillation column technology developed as a physical chemistry and instrumentation scientist with Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory.

Alexa R. (Kovacs) Myers (MA/ECON, 2022) was an honoree in Indianapolis’ Tech 25 of the Year program, recognizing those exceling at using technology to help their employers achieve strategic goals. She is a data science manager with Resultant.

Richard Kong (CHE, 2019) has been promoted to senior corporate process engineer in North American Lighting, Inc.’s plastics and molding division.

Aaron J. Prins (ME, 2019) is an automation engineering manager with Sam’s Club.

Lt. Col. Linnell G. Williams (ME, 2019) is now a flight commander with the U.S. Space Force.

20s Jamari J. Morrison (SE, 2022) was named to Forbes’ inaugural 30 Under 30 list honoring people bringing innovation to Seattle’s business community. He is

Reck Honored as Emerging STEM Educator Rebecca M. (Johnson) Reck (EE, 2005), PhD, has been named the Society of Women Engineers’ 2023 Emerging Engineering Educator Award recipient as well as receiving the IEEE Education Society’s Mac Van Valkenberg Early Career Teaching Award. Also, she is among this year’s Engineering Unleashed Fellows, named by the Kern Family Foundation, for contributions to entrepreneurial engineering education. Reck is a teaching associate professor and associate head of undergraduate programs at the University of Illinois.

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Teaching Trio Now in Front of Campus Classes

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Weddings

Three former classmates, lab partners, and roommates have returned to Rose-Hulman to begin their teaching careers.

Georges Adam (ME/EP, 2017), PhD, is a visiting assistant professor of mechanical engineering after being a postdoctoral researcher in Purdue University’s MultiScale Robotics and Automation Lab. He performed research in microrobotics.

Chris S. Mandeville (ECON, 1988) and husband Jack were married June 24, 2017, in Portland, Oregon. They are now living in Lafayette, Oregon, where Chris is a business systems analyst with the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System.

Rachael E. Ilic (CHE, 2015) married Danny Sperling on June 17, 2023, in Aurora, Ohio. The couples lives in the Cleveland area where Rachael is a senior chemist with Sherwin-Williams’ Research & Development Department.

Nathan C. Brooks (EE, 2016), PhD, is an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering. He had been a graduate research assistant at the University of California, Berkeley, where his focus was on power electronics.

Ian G. Ludden (CPE/MA, 2016), PhD, is an assistant professor of computer science and software engineering after being an instructor and earning outstanding teaching assistant honors at the University of Illinois.

His thesis was on graph partitioning.

Jamie B. Myers (CHE, 2005) married Henrique K. F. Noguchi on June 17, 2023, in Greenville, South Carolina, with several alumni in attendance. A second wedding ceremony is planned on December 16, 2023, in Henrique’s hometown of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The couple lives in Greer, South Carolina, where Jamie is a principal engineer with Milliken & Company.

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Tucker D. Pletcher (CHE, 2018) and Savhana Ciula were married on August 14, 2021, in Nappanee, Indiana. Groomsmen were Wesley D. Umbower (CHE, 1978) and Daniel B. Moore (CHE, 2018).

Send news and photographs to AlumniRelations@rose-hulman.edu.

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Rosebuds Ally M. (Nelson) Eaton (ME, 2013) and husband, Jeremy L. Eaton (ME, 2013) welcomed their second daughter, Emery, on March 23, 2023. Ally is a task manager with the Naval Surface Warfare Center at Crane, Indiana, while Jeremy is a senior supplier quality engineering with Tesla.

Alix (McLaughlin) Gadbois and husband, Parker, had a daughter, Penelope, on July 18, 2023, in Carmel, Indiana. She is the granddaughter of Scott McLaughlin (ME 1981), who owns McLaughlin & Associates Thermal Spray.

Caryl M. Hornberger (CPE, 2001) and wife, Ania, welcomed their third child, daughter Rozalia, on June 10, 2023. The family resides in Kendallville, Indiana. Caryl owns his own software company, The Jaxel Corporation.

Frank Roetker (SE/CS, 2015) and wife, Vivian, had their first child, Ash, on September 16, 2022. He is a software engineer with Microsoft. The family resides in Kirkland, Washington.

Joy L. (Atzinger) Bosse (CE, 2017) and husband, Jordan A. Bosse (CE 2017), welcomed their first child, son Maddux, on February 3, 2023.

The family lives in McCordsville, Indiana. Joy is a project engineer with United Consulting and Jordan is a project engineer with American Structurepoint.

Kyle A. Rhodes (SE/PH, 2010) and wife, Maggie, had their first child, son Chauncey, on June 26, 2023, in Terre Haute. He is a business process analyst in Rose-Hulman’s Office of Student Affairs.

Cameron B. Twarek (ME, 2011) and wife, Allison, had a son, Peter, on March 19, 2023. The family lives in Pittsburgh, where Cameron is a senior engineer with the Bechtel Marine Propulsion Corporation’s Naval Nuclear Laboratory.

Tucker D. Pletcher (CHE, 2018) and wife, Savhana, had their first son, Evan Michel, on January 15, 2023, in South Bend, Indiana. Tucker is the EHS systems manager with Sun Chemical Corporation in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Heather Demor (ME, 2012) and husband, Jordan Oja (BE, 2012), had their second child, John Oja, on July 17, 2023, in Akron, Ohio. Heather is a mechanical engineer with Michael Baker International and Jordan is a senior design engineer with MuReva, a startup biotech company. John’s uncle and godfather, Ben Demor (CHE, CHEM, 2017), is a resin chemist with Akzo Nobel.

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Travis W. Alexis (EE, 2020) and wife, Emily, had their first child, daughter Rylan, on May 27, 2023.

The family lives in Greenwood, Indiana, where Travis is a senior automation engineer with Eli Lilly & Company.

In Memoriam Boesenberg Introduced the World to Computing Technology trailblazer, Rose-Hulman trustee, and former Fightin’ Engineer football player Charles “Chuck” M. Boesenberg (ME, 1970), 74, died June 7, 2023, in Saratoga, California. He started his career by selling computers for IBM before going on to lead the sales team with Data General Corporation, one of the world’s first minicomputer firms, and becoming Senior Vice President of Apple Inc.’s U.S. sales and marketing division. Later, Boesenberg was President of MIPS Computer, Chief Executive Officer with Central Point Software, and president/ CEO/chairman with NetIQ Corporation, Magellan, and Integrated Systems. Additionally, he served on the board of directors for Rose-Hulman along with such companies as Ancestry, Boingo Wireless, Callidus Software, Macromedia, Maxtor, Silicon Graphics, Symantec, and Websense.

ALUMNI G. Ronald Runyan (CE, 1955), 91, died October 29, 2023, in Pekin, Illinois.

He retired after a 43-year career with Caterpillar Inc. as a chemical engineer.

Harvey A. Greene, J.D. (CE, 1957), 89, died July 27, 2023, in Carmel, Indiana.

He retired as an administrative law judge with the Indiana Department of Revenue.

William D. McKee (ME, 1958), 91, died October 15, 2023, in Mesa, Arizona.

He retired after nearly 30 years with Chrysler Corporation.

Robert R. Scholle (CE, 1958), 86, died October 16, 2023, in East Lansing, Michigan. He had a 31-year career as a civil engineer with the Michigan Department of Transportation.

H. James O’Donnell Jr. (EE, 1959), 88, died August 11, 2023, in Naperville, Illinois. He retired as an engineer with S&C Electric after spending 25 years with General Electric Company.

Flavian Reising Jr. (EE, 1959), 86, died September 17, 2023, in Louisville, Kentucky. He retired as a senior electrical engineer with GE Appliances, where he worked for 40 years.

Gary M. Reynolds (CHE 1963), 82, died October 25, 2023, in Cicero, Illinois. He had a lifelong career with Firestone Industrial Products, retiring as a leader of international sales.

Michael L. Scherer (EE, 1964), 81, died September 10, 2023, in Lake Wylie, South Carolina. He owned Technetics Corporation for 45 years before retirement.

David L. Hussung (CHE, 1965), 79, died July 9, 2023, in Floyds Knobs, Indiana. He retired after leading Hussung Mechanical Contractors to become one of the largest contractors in Kentucky.

Richard M. Reeves (BSEE, 1965/ MSEE, 1966), 79, died July 19, 2023, in Casselberry, Florida. He worked with Confluent, Martin Marietta, WrightPatterson Air Force Base, and Naval Avionics.

David A. Skevington (EE, 1966), 79, died August 7, 2023, in Slidell, Louisiana. He retired after many years of service with the New Orleans Police Department.

Randall E. Drew (MA, 1968), 77, died July 23, 2023, in Waynesville, North Carolina.

He spent 35 years as a computer analyst with Exelon Corporation.

John S. Newlin (ME, 1969), 76, died August 16, 2023, in Terre Haute. He worked with a variety of companies, including the family-owned Newlin-Johnson Company.

Survivors include his father, John T. Newlin (CE, 1943).

Rex W. Mook (MA/ECON, 1974), 70, died July 28, 2023, in Salem, Virginia He spent 33 years as a salesman with Unisys Corporation.

Robert L. Terkosky (CE, 1974), 70, died May 30, 2023, in Toulon, Florida He worked 40 years with FM Global’s risk

management engineering team, opening the company’s Stockholm office.

Anthony G. Rafel (ME, 1975), 68, died July 15, 2021, in Glenview, Illinois.

Mark A. Brotherton (ME, 1978), 68, died August 8, 2023, in St. Mary’s, Ohio.

Russell E. Holcomb (ME, 1978), 67, died July 18, 2023, in Summerville, Georgia.

His career included being part-owner of TaxWise and an Entrepreneur- InResidence at Rose-Hulman.

Michael B. Dolan (ME, 1980), 65, died July 1, 2023, died in Dallas, Texas. He was a manufacturing engineer with Texas Instruments Inc. Jeffery L. Taylor (CS, 1984), 61, died November 3, 2023, in Rushville, Indiana.

He worked with L3Harris.

Curtis D. Wehrley (CHE, 1985), 60, died September 20, 2023, in Indianapolis. He was a data scientist with General Mills Inc. Kirk A. Klentz (EE, 1988), 57, died September 20, 2023, in Beavercreek, Ohio.

Allen D. Stucker (CHE, 1988), 57, died July 24, 2023, in Robinson, Illinois. He was an engineer with Marathon Petroleum Company for more than 30 years.

Kyla A. (Lutz) Collins, PhD (BE/MA, 2011), 34, died July 4, 2023, in Indianapolis.

She was a research scientist with Eli Lilly and Company, where she was involved in researching diabetes and complications related to diabetes. Survivors include her husband, Benjamin D. Collins (CHE, 2010).

Scott Insured Institute’s Future as Devoted Trustee Longtime Terre Haute business and community leader and devoted Rose-Hulman trustee Donald W. Scott, 87, died May 27, 2023, in his hometown. His relationship with Rose-Hulman included leading the Board of Trustees’ Executive Committee, supporting the successful Vision to be the Best fundraising campaign in the 1990s, and strengthening the institute’s ties with Terre Haute. His business career was primarily spent in the insurance business, being President of Sycamore Agency, Inc., and Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of ONB Insurance Group, Inc., where he retired in 2003. Scott later became a member of Lloyd’s of London and was involved in several successful business enterprises along with contributing to the Greater Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce, Alliance for Growth and Progress, and Terre Haute YMCA.

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Connor G. Gerhart (CE, 2015), 31, died June 1, 2023, in Pacific Beach, California. He was an assistant project superintendent with Clark Construction.

FACULTY/STAFF/FRIENDS Gary D. Harrison, 74, died July 31, 2023, in Rosedale, Indiana. He retired after being a locksmith with the Office of Facilities Operations.

Carol A. Redington, 64, died July 11, 2023, in Terre Haute. She was a longtime custodian in the apartment residence halls.

Royer Energized His Hometown Through Work & Service Home was where the heart was for former Rose-Hulman trustee Robert L. Royer (EE, 1949), 95, who died March 5, 2023, in Louisville, Kentucky. He was proud to serve his hometown as President, Chief Executive Officer, and a Director with Louisville Gas and Electric Company, retiring in 1990 after a 40-year career. He also provided service to several community organizations, including the Louisville Education and Employment Partnership, Leadership Louisville, and Spirit of Louisville Foundation. He also was a guiding force with the Louisville Chamber of Commerce, Campaign for Greater Louisville, Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville Industrial Foundation, Kentucky Science and Technology Council, and Kentucky Energy Research Board.

He had a love of Boy Scouts and amateur radio since childhood.

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EVERY GIFT MATTERS

OU BEING YOU LETS ROSE BE ROSE

Rose-Hulman has never been defined by rankings. As alumni and friends like you can attest, we make our own definitions, set our own course, and live our own standards.

We don’t seek admiration, but it often finds us. I’ve come to learn that our institution’s strong character gets us recognized by rankings publications just by doing what we do best. I call this, “Rose being Rose.”

You may have heard about our new ranking in the Wall Street Journal’s Best Colleges in America Guide. In it, Rose ranks beside universities like Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This recognition, though not sought out, gives you an idea how we are regarded by students, alumni, and peers across the nation and world. It also makes me consider who is truly responsible for the consistent praise we are used to seeing in the Princeton Review, U.S. News and World Report, and many other journals and magazines—you.

Like Rose, our donors don’t seek recognition, but you certainly deserve it. If you are listed on our growing donor honor roll in the next few pages, you are responsible for keeping us in such high regard. You allow us to hold our standards and punch above our weight when it comes to the intense competition of higher education.

While other college and university endowments are in the billions, ours is in the millions. And yet we still deliver the kind of education that earns us awards, rankings, and respect. This is why I want to thank you for all you have done and given to Rose. You understand how philanthropy works to maintain the strength and integrity of this special place of higher learning.

Of course, if you want to help us get our endowment into the billions, my contact information is below. I would love to talk.

Which brings me to an announcement about our Chauncey Rose Society. Starting over 47 years ago, as an opportunity to invest in the future of Rose, members gave a minimum of $50,000 to join. In today’s numbers, that would be close to $275,000.

While of course all current members of the society are lifetime members, we will be updating our gift amounts for new members to reflect $100,000. Find more information on Page 47 to learn more or send me a note.

Once again, thank you for being part of our Honor Roll of Donors. Your generosity is just you being you, and it lets Rose be Rose, and lets our students become themselves.

Thank you from us all.

Very Sincerely,

IFT RECOGNITION For fiscal year 2022-2023

Chauncey Rose Millennium Society

The following lifetime gift recognition circles are determined by the total of all gifts received, including corporate matching gifts.

Platinum Torchbearer: $10,000,000 Diamond Torchbearer: $5,000,000 Torchbearer: $1,000,000

Chauncey Rose Society

Recognizing cumulative gifts made from the donor’s first gift to Rose-Hulman through June 30, 2023, including corporate matching gifts.

Chieftain: $500,000 Fellow: $250,000 Member: $50,000

1874 Heritage Society

Recognizing alumni, parents and friends who have made a deferred and/or estate gift commitment to Rose-Hulman.

Deferred and estate gifts may be made in the form of bequests, testamentary trusts, annuities, charitable trusts, gifts of real estate with life-retained interest, and other life-income agreements.

President’s G.O.L.D. Circle

Recognizing cumulative young alumni giving for the first 10 years following graduation, including corporate matching gifts.

Gold: $5,000 Silver: $2,500 Bronze: $1,000

Annual Giving Circles

Recognizing annual gifts from July 1, 2022–June 20, 2023, including corporate matching gifts.

Herman Moench Circle: $25,000 Hulman Circle: $10,000 Founders Circle: $5,000 Trustees Circle: $2,500 Provosts Circle: $1,000 Deans Circle: $500 Rose and White Circle: $250 Century Circle: $100

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This society recognizes annual gifts to the athletic department or recreational programs from July 1, 2022–June 20, 2023.

Steven P. Brady Vice President for Institutional Advancement Brady1@rose-hulman.edu

The following pages recognize gifts from donors of $250 or more received from July 1, 2022–June 20, 2023. The Rose-Hulman website rose-hulman.edu/honorrollofdonors provides a complete listing of all donors contributing during the 2022-23 fundraising year. Please direct questions or comments to the Office of Institutional Advancement at 812-877-8453 or DevelopmentOffice@rose-hulman.edu.

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1888 Circle Hall of Fame: $5,000 and above All-American: $2,500 to $4,999 All-Conference: $1,000 to $2,499 Rosie’s Circle Gold: $500 to $999 Silver: $250 to $499 Bronze: $100 to $249

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EVERY GIFT MATTERS

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT Changes Coming to Chauncey Rose Membership Amounts For nearly 50 years, investments in the Institute’s Chauncey Rose Society have paved the way for the college and its students to achieve their future goals and aspirations. However, in recent years, the $50,000 minimum membership amount hasn’t had the same impact as previous donations.

So, if you have been interested in reaching the Chauncey Rose Society level, this is your last opportunity to support Rose under the $50,000 benchmark. In 2024, you will be able to join with your gift or pledge commitment to achieve the $50,000 benchmark. In 2025, the new bar will be set to $100,000.

In today’s numbers, an original $50,000 gift would have a value of close to $275,000.

Your support plays a vital role in our institution’s mission, and we’re grateful for your commitment to our cause.

Together, Chauncey Rose Society investments will continue to make a significant impact.

That’s why, starting in 2025, future Chauncey Rose Society members’ giving level is being increased to $100,000.

All current members will remain as they are listed and continue to be honored under their previous commitments.

Contact the Office of Institutional Advancement for details.

DevelopmentOffice@rose-hulman.edu 812-877-8453

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Chauncey Rose Millennium Society

This Society recognizes alumni and friends whose cumulative gifts total $1,000,000 or more.

Platinum Torchbearer

Diamond Torchbearer

Tony George HD ‘03 and Laura George

Carl Cook HD ‘15 and Marcy Cook

Mike Hatfield ‘84 HD ‘04 and Deborah Hatfield

Gregg Lowe ‘84 HD ‘14 and Diana Lowe

$10,000,000 and above

$5,000,000 to $9,999,999

Linda Mussallem and Mike Mussallem ‘74 HD ‘99 Niles Noblitt ‘73 HD ‘96 and Nancy Noblitt Theresa Vonderschmitt

Chauncey Rose Society Chauncey Rose Fellows

Chauncey Rose Members

Jerry Badger ‘62 Jim Baumgardt ‘70 HD ‘10 and Sharon Baumgardt Bob Bright ‘57 HD ‘01 and Shirley Bright John Chinn ‘56 and Jane Chinn Morris Cleverley ‘62 and Jane Cleverley* Bob Compton HD ‘02 and Janice Compton Andrew Conru ‘90 Tom Dinkel ‘72 HD ‘15 and Susie Dinkel Howard Freers ‘48 HD ‘90 Carol Giacoletto Marcella F. Guthrie Larry and Pat Hatfield Rex Hauser ‘54* and Marge Hauser Bob Hillis ‘69 HD ‘13 and Jenny Hillis Bill Johnson ‘60 and Ginny Johnson Cindy and Kurt Kalkomey Edward Kelley ‘64 and Lynn Kelley Shirley Kremer Milt Lowenstein ‘48 HD ‘95 Chris Mack ‘82 and Susan Mack Cindy Martin * and Jim Martin Jeff McCreary ‘79 HD ‘04 and Syndii McCreary John and Norma Mutchner Mark Owens ‘72 and Jayne Owens Kathy and Russell Perry Gregory N. Ragle Janet Raines John Royse HD ‘00 and Peg Royse Bill Schindel ‘69 HD ‘01 and DeDe Schindel Rick Schue ‘75 and Margaret Schue Don Scott* and Susan Scott Sally Vance Steve White ‘73

Donald J. Almquist HD ‘93 Jeff Belskus HD ‘09 and Debbie Belskus Chuck Boesenberg ‘70* and Nancy Boesenberg Linda Brown Pat Cahill ‘67 and Mary Cahill Sherman and Maria Chancellor Cindy Cox Jack Fenoglio ‘59 and Margo Fenoglio Marshall Garino ‘61 and Ginny Garino* Max and Jackie Gibson Jim Gidcumb ‘76 and Cathy Gidcumb Elmer Guerri ‘65 and Deanna Guerri Dave Hoecker ‘69 and Susan Hoecker David Kelton ‘67 and Mary Kelton Ralph Kirkpatrick ‘74 and Joyce Kirkpatrick Arlene Kleptz Bob Luoma ‘80 and Emily Luoma John Malmquist ‘69 and Susan Malmquist Tony Mlinar ‘72 Dennis Paustenbach ‘74 HD ‘07 Carter Smith ‘56 HD ‘92 and Phyllis Smith Andrea Terrell Erin and Doug Thieme Lawrence Thomas ‘57 Mike Thomas ‘64 HD ‘97 Jim Umpleby ‘80 HD ‘16 and Katherine Umpleby John Walden ‘62 and Norma Walden Joe Wendel ‘95 and Julie Wendel Linda E. White ‘HD ‘23 Marilyn Winters Ben Zwissler ‘83 and Pam Zwissler

Keith and Janet Anderson Ron and Gloria Artigue Christine Bach ‘00 and Mike Bach ‘99 Alison Bailey ‘03 and Andrew Medico Jim Baker ‘71 and Mary Addison Baker Marlow Bakken ‘10 Steven Bakota ‘93 and Meghan Bakota Carl Bals ‘52 and Margaret Bals Rob Banerjee ‘78 and Kathy Banerjee Alan Bechtel ‘64 and Martha Bechtel Brad Bechtel ‘92 Abigail Bennett ‘10 Larry Berger ‘60 and Jackye Berger John Bizal ‘57 HD ‘00 and Debbie Bizal Jean Bloxsome Jack Bokros HD ‘86 and Roberta Bokros Wes Bolsen ‘00 and Rebecca Bolsen David Boodt ‘81 and Julia Boodt Al Bosley ‘53 and Betty Bosley John Boyer ‘65 and Susan Boyer John Bray ‘67 and Nancy Bray Judy Brda Ed Brett ‘83 and Lorna Brett Barlow Brooks ‘59 and Ursula Brooks* Tim Brown ‘82 and Eileen Brown Morg Bruck ‘69 and Nancy Bruck Tim and Valerie Bruemmer Jeff Brugos ‘66 Ron Brunner ‘52* and Patti Brunner Jeff Burgan ‘77 and Carol Burgan Doug Byrer ‘85 and Elisa Byrer Bruce Cahill ‘70 HD ‘12 and Karen Cahill Dale Campau ‘79 Lyle Carlson ‘91 and Mary Carlson

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$250,000 to $499,999

$1,000,000 to $4,999,999

Gayle Cook Gana Dunlop Mac Fehsenfeld ‘52 HD ‘95 and Nancy Fehsenfeld Bill Fenoglio ‘61 HD ‘87 and Stephanie Salter Greg Gibson ‘84 HD ‘17 and Amy Gibson David Hannum ‘81 HD ‘22 and Kathy Hannum Dena Hardymon

Felda Hardymon ‘69 HD ‘13 Don Ings ‘70 HD ‘99 and Jeanne Ings Mike McKee ‘84 and JoAnne McKee Darin Moody ‘87 HD ‘19 and Alison Bates Pat Noyes ‘76 HD ‘16 and Cindy Noyes Marjorie Pearce Bud and Annie Perry John W. Ragle HD ‘89 Glen Raque ‘69 HD ‘99 and Barbara Raque Don Simpson ‘57 HD ‘94 John Swearingen ‘81 and Anne Swearingen

This Society recognizes alumni and friends whose cumulative gifts total $50,000 or more.

Chauncey Rose Chieftains

$500,000 to $999,999

Torchbearer

$50,000 to $249,999

Nate Carlson ‘07 and Naphtali Carlson Scott Carney ‘77 and Judy Carney Don Carrell ‘57 Dennis Carter ‘73 HD ‘99 and Janice Carter Phil Carter ‘66 and Sue Carter Keith Cavallini ‘96 and Nadia Yacoub Jennifer Chagnon ‘02 and Armands Chagnon Mike Chaney ‘81 and Kathy Chaney Paul Chen ‘66 Rich Christman ‘72 and Patricia Christman David Chu Jeremy Clarke ‘09 and Cynthia Clarke Fred Clayton ‘70 and Kathie Clayton Martin and Kristin Cless Jim Coles ‘69 and Barbara Coles Beverley and Marian Compton Dick Conard ‘70 and Joan Conard Bob Connon ‘73 and Dana Connon Rob and Tammy Coons Janet and David Cooper Jim and Kathleen Cornelius Bob Crowell ‘84 and Dee Crowell Wes Davis ‘87 and Jennifer Davis De Day ‘03 and Alicia Day ‘03 Karen DeGrange Joe Sue Denney Ron Dollens HD ‘99 and Susie Dollens Mike Donoghue ‘82 Craig and Carla Downing Bill and Trish Eccles Gary Eck ‘78 and Marlene Eck Steve Eisenbrown ‘76 and Marcia Jo Eisenbrown Matt Ellis ‘05 and Victoria Ellis ‘06 Terry Endress ‘83 and Christi Endress Bob Failing ‘52 and Marlene Failing Jack Farr ‘75 HD ‘99 and Sonya Farr

Jim Fehsenfeld Janice Fellows Jack Foltz ‘57 HD ‘99 and Dottie Foltz Tom Foulkes ‘15 David Freshour ‘74 and Nancy Freshour Paul Georgas ‘77 and Elaine Georgas Holly and Terry Gerace Jeffrey and Cydney Gilbertson Steve Gillman ‘79 and Cynthia Gillman Cindy Godwin Jim and Deb Goecker Fred Goetsch ‘57 Dorothy Goodwin Michael Gough ‘07 and Jill Gough Joe Grafe ‘69 and Karen Grafe Jim Graham ‘72 and Cheryl Graham Doug and Patti Grim David Grubb ‘82 and Sharon Grubb Janet Grube Pete and Donna Gustafson Dave Hackett ‘55 and Krystyna Hackett Linda Hahn Bryan Hales ‘93 and Holly Hales Tomoko Hamada and Richard Draper Jean Hammond* Joe Haniford ‘80 and Alison Haniford Vickie Hannig Lou and Jan Harmening Kent and Judy Harris Bob Harrison ‘70 Celia Harrison Jeff Harrison ‘89 Myrna Hart* Larry Hartley ‘61 and Marlene Hartley Shelley Hartsock Jim Hayhurst ‘64 and Katie Hayhurst Don Heath ‘52 and Louise Heath

EVERY GIFT MATTERS Chauncey Rose Society continued

A Father’s Legacy Cindy Thomas Kalkomey and Kurt Kalkomey have established a scholarship fund supporting first-generation female students at Rose-Hulman in loving memory of Cindy’s father and late alumnus Charles “Ted” Thomas (EE, 1943). Supporting students is a way of fulfilling the couple’s personal mission of helping “give others the opportunity to succeed and live without fear.”

Bob Heavin ‘73 Julie and Steve Heck Paul Heit ‘80 Bill Heller ‘83 Greg Henneke ‘75 and Martha O’Connor Carl Herakovich ‘59 and Marlene Herakovich Troy Hill ‘61 and Nancy Hill Mickey Hines ‘84 and Vicki Hines Jean Hodge Mike Hogan* and Martha Hogan Dan Hohne ‘99 and Nellie Hohne ‘99 Will Holland ‘65 HD ‘96 and Jean Holland Ken Hollingsworth ‘59 and Sue Hollingsworth Maggie Holmes Dan and Christine Hopkins Ronald Hough ‘73 and Bonnie Hough Frank Huff ‘60 and Linda Huff Josh Hulett ‘00 and Jamie Hulett ‘03 David Hummel ‘80 and Jane Hummel Julie Humphrey Nimmons

LEGEND: ’00 – Alumnus/ae class year

Ella Ingram and Jim Luzar Chris Inman ‘00 and Kathryn Eberle Neil Irwin ‘63 and Michele Irwin John Jacobi ‘69 and Jane Jacobi Scott Jaeger ‘89 and Tana Jaeger Erik Jansen ‘78 HD ‘00 Gretchen and Don Jennermann Ray Jirousek ‘70 Bob Johnson ‘52* and Diane Johnson Michael Johnson ‘64 and Alice Johnson David and Betty Jones Warren Jones ‘52 and Janet Jones Birt Kellam ‘56 and Louisa Kellam Gary Kelm ‘73 and Margaret Kelm Bruce Kopf ‘64 and Susan Kopf Samuel Kowal ‘55 Jean Kyle Roger LaCosse ‘71 and Linda LaCosse Pete Lanham ‘57 and Anne Lanham Cary and Norma Laxer Elaine Lee Bob Lenich ‘81 and Jennifer Lenich Ray Lepp ‘63 and Penny Lepp

HD’00 – Honorary degree recipient

Frank Levinson ‘03 and Becky Levinson ‘05 Cliff Lewis ‘69 and Anette Lewis Jim Lowes ‘70 and Janett Lowes Dorothy E. Mabley Jim Malone ‘62* Mike Markowski ‘78 and Diane Norman Paul Mason ‘56 Amy Matsuda Ken McCleary ‘83 and Jonnie McCleary Tom McCormick ‘91 Carla McFarland and John Green Bill McNiece ‘73 Tom McPherron ‘58 and Sharon McPherron Laney Meis Michael Meneghini ‘95 and Sarah Meneghini Roberta Meredith Warren Mickens ‘77 HD ‘99 and Joyce Mickens Mary Kate Miller Tony Montgomery ‘86 and Melissa Montgomery

Betty Moore Jay Moorman ‘94 and Lisa Moorman Nena Moss Jerry Muncie ‘94 Maddie Muncie ‘19 Bob Murray ‘64 and Connie Murray Kedar Murthy ‘84 and Sai-Krupa Das Greg Muse ‘82 and Beth Muse Greg Myers ‘80 and Gertrude Myers Mark Nagy ‘80 and Gulmira Nagy Dick Neal ‘77 and Linda Neal Cindy Neels Art Nelson ‘75 and Jo Ann Nelson Mary Ann Nelson John Newlin ‘43 Bill Nicewanger ‘63 Nancy J. Nichols Jim Nordmeyer ‘78 and Jane Nordmeyer George and Sarah Novosel Kenneth Oberst ‘72 and Marjorie Oberst Ed Oblon ‘84 and Beth Oblon Bill Olah ‘74 and Janet Olah Allen and Deborah Olinger Chris Olinger ‘15 Steve O’Neill ‘63 and Jan O’Neill Asha and Bharat Patel Bob Pease ‘80 and Terri Pease Joanna Pease Bill Perkins ‘60 and Phyllis Perkins Jeff and Jen Perry Dinah Pethes Sandor Pethes ‘02 Dee Pietrzak Randy Potts ‘71 and Janet Potts Dan Price ‘75 and Elise Price David Price ‘86 George Rapp HD ‘93 and Peggy Rapp Chip Ray ‘86 and Beth Ray Jean Reifenberg Gary Reynolds ‘63 Lynn Roberts ‘63 and Linda Roberts Randy Robertson ‘73 and Maryanne Robertson Bernie Robinson Dave Robinson ‘73 and Hazel Robinson John and Elizabeth Robson Gerald Rose ‘57* and Margaret Rose Nan B. Rose Milt Sanders ‘58 and Valerie Sanders Dustin Sapp ‘01 and Shelley Sapp Bob Schacht ‘72 and Yvonne Schacht Mike Schipper ‘82 and Joanna Brell Georgia Schmidt Rod Schrader ‘84 and Kim Schrader Dana Schuld Mark Schulz ‘76 and Hui Suk Schulz Tony Schy ‘92 and Cheryl Schy Al Shipp ‘78 and Julie Shipp Greg Shutske ‘71 and Maria Markovich

New donors to 2022-23 Honor Roll category list *Deceased

Chuck Sigman ‘80 and Betsy Sigman Marjorie Sisson Scott Slisher ‘94 and Michelle Slisher Mary K. Small Brodie Smith ‘06 and Kelly Smith Denny Smith ‘71 HD ‘16 and Lynnette Smith Troy Snider ‘82 Don Sparks ‘72 and Cindy Sparks John Sparks ‘81 Anne Staggs Charlotte V. Stearley Douglas Stewart Robert Stone ‘86 Ruth Stone Naomi L. Summerlot Jim Summers ‘62 and Isabel Summers Peggy Sun Gibson ‘94 Chick Sweeney ‘72 and Aggie Sweeney Greg Swinehart ‘83 and Mitra Walter Tom Templeton* and Carol Templeton Kelsey E. Terry Tim Tipton ‘78 and Kathy Tipton Tom Trueb ‘68 and Pamela Trueb Jim Trueblood ‘77 and Carolyn Trueblood Kevin Turpin ‘83 and Cathy Turpin Gary Tyrrell ‘90 Helen Tyrrell Daniel Unger ‘05 and Bridget Unger ‘05 Patricia A. Valentine Dave and Joan Voltmer Ken Walter ‘83 and Mary Beth Walter Roger Ward ‘71 and Marilyn Ward Denny and Suzanne Ware Mark Ware ‘00 Matt Warstler ‘93 and Mitzi Warstler Scott Webb ‘90 Mary Wehle Bill Weil ‘58 and Marilyn Weil Marty Wessler ‘87 and Leslie Wessler Dave Whikehart ‘81 and Janet Whikehart Dave Whiteley ‘78 and Donna Whiteley Bonnie Z. Wilcox Jedd Wilder ‘18 Robert and Robin Wilder Andy Williams ‘88 and Stacy Strawn Williams Bert Williams ‘67 and Pat Williams John and Suzanne Willian Doug Winner ‘74 and Elaine Winner Bobby Woolf ‘90 Marian Woosley Allen Wright ‘64 and Carla Wright Nathan Wright ‘88 and Elizabeth Wright Danlin Xiang ‘97 and Michelle Cheng ‘96 Floyd Yager ‘89 and Kristin Yager Elizabeth Yee

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Heritage Society Donald J. Almquist HD ‘93 Cecil Ambuehl ‘58 Mike Ayers ‘71 and Sarah Ayers Jerry Badger ‘62 Scott Bagwell ‘80 and Kathy Bagwell Priscilla Baker Chuck Ballou ‘74 Tim Balz ‘17 and Sarah Balz Rob Banerjee ‘78 and Kathy Banerjee Dennis Banks ‘70 and Kathy Banks Dave Baumann ‘77 Jim Baumgardt ‘70 HD ‘10 and Sharon Baumgardt Steven Bell ‘73 and Beverly Bell Myer Berman ‘58 and Joan Berman Bill Bess ‘66 and Sandra Bess Cameron Betz ‘12 John Bigland ‘74 Jerry Bissey ‘72 and Regina Bissey Wes Bolsen ‘00 and Rebecca Bolsen John Brabender ‘81 and Marcia Brabender Bradley Braun ‘01 and Angela Braun Chip Brewer ‘05 Bob Bright ‘57 HD ‘01 and Shirley Bright Eric Brodeur ‘93 and Whitney Joondeph Barlow Brooks ‘59 and Ursula Brooks* Linda Brown Tim Brown ‘82 and Eileen Brown Todd Brown ‘91 and Wendy Brown Morg Bruck ‘69 and Nancy Bruck Jeff Brugos ‘66 Ron Brunner ‘52* and Patti Brunner Paul Buechler ‘76 and Jean Buechler Ken Bueg ‘73 and Lynn Bueg Pete Canalia ‘65 and Claudia Canalia Scott Carney ‘77 and Judy Carney Don Carrell ‘57 Jennifer Chagnon ‘02 and Armands Chagnon Sherman and Maria Chancellor Ethel Chiang and Glen Freimuth John Chinn ‘56 and Jane Chinn Rich Christman ‘72 and Patricia Christman Morris Cleverley ‘62 and Jane Cleverley* Denny Colvin ‘74 Bob Connon ‘73 and Dana Connon Terry Corbin ‘70 Ken Cornelison ‘74 and Jo Cornelison William and Patricia Correll Cindy Cox Marilyn S. Cranin Tricia Cunnington ‘00 Bill Dalter ‘68 Rich Daugherty ‘63 and Nancy Daugherty Darrin Davidson ‘86 and Shelly Davidson

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Margaret M. Davis De Day ‘03 and Alicia Day ‘03 Mitch Day ‘87 and Karen Day Karen DeGrange JQ Delap ‘70 and Ellen Delap Mike DeZearn ‘76 and Lou Ann DeZearn Martin Dixon ‘75 Peter Doenges ‘69 and Vicki Doenges Randy Drew ‘68 and Sandy Drew Bill Dudley ‘65 Gana Dunlop Paul Earle ‘70 Gary Eck ‘78 and Marlene Eck Becky Englehart Ashley Erffmeyer ‘08 Bob Evans ‘66 and Jeanne Evans Lon Farr ‘07 Mac Fehsenfeld ‘52 HD ‘95 and Nancy Fehsenfeld Janice Fellows Terry Fenimore ‘65 and Rose Ann Fenimore Bill Fenoglio ‘61 HD ‘87 and Stephanie Salter Jack Fenoglio ‘59 and Margo Fenoglio David Finfrock ‘76 and Carolyn Reeh Ray Fischer ‘90 Bill Fleenor ‘70 and Judy Fleenor Jack Foltz ‘57 HD ‘99 and Dottie Foltz Kevin Forbes ‘85 Michael Foster ‘94 and Laura Foster Rick Foster ‘70 and Carol Foster

This society recognizes alumni, parents, and friends who have made a deferred and/or estate gift commitment to Rose-Hulman.

Pete Fowler ‘69 and Joane Fowler Rob Fransham ‘78 and Vicky Fransham Lee Friel ‘57 Susan Frischkorn Marshall Garino ‘61 and Ginny Garino* Larry Geier ‘72 and Kimberly Geier Baron Gemmer ‘85 and Lydia Gemmer Paul Georgas ‘77 and Elaine Georgas John Gersting Bill Gibson ‘74 and Susan Gibson Don Gibson ‘83 and Lisa Gibson Jim Gidcumb ‘76 and Cathy Gidcumb Edward Gillum Steve Goble ‘71 Cindy Godwin Fred Goetsch ‘57 Ed Goheen ‘60 and Evelyn Goheen Charles and Mary Ellen Good Paul Goss ‘64 and Ellen Goss Bob Grabbe ‘74 Fred Gradous ‘49* and Bernadine Gradous Joe Grafe ‘69 and Karen Grafe Chuck Graham ‘76 and Nancy Graham Andrew Gray ‘99 and Trish Gray Jarrod Gray ‘02 Harvey Greene ‘57 and Joyce Greene Michael Griswold Damon Ground ‘82 and Teri Ground Tom Gruenholz ‘71 and Glenda Gruenholz Jim Grundy ‘67 and Diane Grundy Elmer Guerri ‘65 and Deanna Guerri

Marcella F. Guthrie Carolyn Guzik ‘12 Tim Hachfeld ‘08 Lisa M. Hammill Paul Hannah ‘67 and Susan Hannah Felda Hardymon ‘69 HD ‘13 Steve Harlow ‘77 Kent and Judy Harris Myrna Hart* Shelley Hartsock Rex Hauser ‘54* and Marge Hauser Rich Haut ‘74 and Annette Haut Don Heath ‘52 and Louise Heath Jim and Pam Hegarty Carl Herakovich ‘59 and Marlene Herakovich James Hicks ‘73 and Jill Hicks Troy Hill ‘61 and Nancy Hill Rob Hochstetler ‘91 and Linda Hochstetler Dave Hoecker ‘69 and Susan Hoecker Dave Hohlfeldt ‘69 and Betsy Hohlfeldt Will Holland ‘65 HD ‘96 and Jean Holland Shelly Holmes Alan Hoskin ‘68 and Peg Hoskin Ronald Hough ‘73 and Bonnie Hough Frank Huff ‘60 and Linda Huff Don Ings ‘70 HD ‘99 and Jeanne Ings Ron Ireland ‘61 and Nancy Ireland Dave Jaksa ‘68 and Judith Jaksa Rob Janes ‘68 Gretchen and Don Jennermann Ron Jennings ‘60 and Joan Jennings

Bill Johnson ‘60 and Ginny Johnson Bill Johnson ‘55 Don Jones ‘80 and Jean Jones John Katzbeck ‘67 Jeff Keeler ‘66 and Lorna Keeler Edward Kelley ‘64 and Lynn Kelley Gary Kelm ‘73 and Margaret Kelm David Kelton ‘67 and Mary Kelton Mike Kempkes ‘82 and Tamison Kempkes Fred King ‘71 and Kathleen King Norm Klein ‘72 and Teri Klein Arlene Kleptz Bruce Kopf ‘64 and Susan Kopf Bill Krause and Ellen Barag Doug Krause ‘66 and Leslie Krause Roger LaCosse ‘71 and Linda LaCosse Greg LaPrest ‘13 Cary and Norma Laxer Nick Leiendecker ‘80 and Marie Leiendecker Mrs. Carl F. Lesher Skip Lewandowski ‘82 and Beth Lewandowski Bill Lindstaedt ‘86 Scott Linn ‘82 and Joy Linn Bill Lipp ‘73 and Fay Kandarian Ryan Loftus ‘98 and Mandy Loftus ‘00 Milt Lowenstein ‘48 HD ‘95 Jim Lowes ‘70 and Janett Lowes Ron Loyd ‘72 and Cora Loyd Greg Lyons ‘06 and Jesseca Lyons ‘07 Dorothy E. Mabley John Malmquist ‘69 and Susan Malmquist

Supporting Chemical Engineering Faculty Associate Professor Sharon Dutrow, PhD, is the first recipient of an endowed professorship in chemical engineering, established by John Swearingen (CHE, 1981) and his wife, Anne, to recognize Rose-Hulman faculty who are committed to excellence and innovation in their fields and in educational pursuits.

This is part of the couple’s support to Rose-Hulman’s Department of Chemical Engineering.

Sharon Dutrow, PhD, and John Swearingen

EVERY GIFT MATTERS 1874 Heritage Society continued

Eliza Marcum ‘08 and Keith Marcum ‘08 Paul Mason ‘56 Jeff McBrayer ‘73 and Brenda McBrayer John McClain ‘81 and Becky McClain Ken McCleary ‘83 and Jonnie McCleary Tom McCormick ‘91 Jeff McCreary ‘79 HD ‘04 and Syndii McCreary Shirley McDonald Lantz McElroy ‘88 and Cynthia McElroy Tim McGrath ‘80 and Robyn McGrath Walt McIndoo ‘56 Laney Meis Karl Menke ‘81 and Stephanie Menke Anthony P. Miller Brad Miller ‘94 and Angela Miller J. R. Milne ‘86 and Lisa Milne John Minor ‘91 and Christine Minor Darin Moody ‘87 HD ‘19 and Alison Bates Betty Moore Joe Moser ‘56 and Judy Moser Nena Moss Robert Munyon ‘75 and Debra Munyon Bob Murray ‘64 and Connie Murray Brent Mutti ‘96 and Inglill Mutti Art Nelson ‘75 and Jo Ann Nelson Martin Neuliep ‘78 and Patricia Pancioli Bill Nicewanger ‘63 Niles Noblitt ‘73 HD ‘96 and Nancy Noblitt Mallory and Sonya North Pat Noyes ‘76 HD ‘16 and Cindy Noyes

Kenneth Oberst ‘72 and Marjorie Oberst Bill Olah ‘74 and Janet Olah Steve O’Neill ‘63 and Jan O’Neill David Orr ‘96 and Kara Orr Dick Osburn ‘67 and Ruth Osburn Bill and Jill Ovens Bob Overpeck ‘57 and Marlene Overpeck Mark Owens ‘72 and Jayne Owens Norm Owens ‘78 and Aleta Owens Adam Parin ‘02 and Krista Parin Jack Parks ‘71 and Marypat Parks Mike Patrick ‘75 and Brenda Patrick Dennis Paustenbach ‘74 HD ‘07 Marjorie Pearce Wolfgang Pelz ‘71 and Joyce Pelz Sue Penrose Bill Perkins ‘60 and Phyllis Perkins Gary Phipps ‘60 Dan Price ‘75 and Elise Price David Price ‘86 Fred Queary ‘90 and Tina Queary Gregory N. Ragle John W. Ragle HD ‘89 Janet Raines Arthur Rawlings ‘85 and Paula Rawlings Nina M. Ray Ron and Dotty Reehling Steve Reiss ‘66 and Diane Reiss Mark Renholzberger ‘82 Steve Reust ‘81 and Janet Reust Gary Reynolds ‘63

Lynn Roberts ‘63 and Linda Roberts Diane L. Robertson Bernie Robinson Dave Robinson ‘73 and Hazel Robinson Keith and Diana Rockey Doug Roof ‘69 and Karen Roof Gerald Rose ‘57* and Margaret Rose Bill Royer ‘64 Robert Royer ‘49* John Royse HD ‘00 and Peg Royse Paul Rupprecht ‘80 and Cindy Rupprecht Milt Sanders ‘58 and Valerie Sanders Paul Scheibelhut ‘71 and Cynthia Scheibelhut Gary and Judy Schomer Bill Schott ‘74 and Mary Schott Don Scott* and Susan Scott Joseph Sereno ‘82 and Saundra Sereno Kirk Shafer ‘83 and Christy Shafer Bob Shaw ‘75 and Diane Shaw Don Simpson ‘57 HD ‘94 Mary K. Small Brodie Smith ‘06 and Kelly Smith Carter Smith ‘56 HD ‘92 and Phyllis Smith Robert and Linda Smith Alan Smock ‘73 and Kay Smock Troy Snider ‘82 John Snow ‘68 and Janet Snow Allen Snyder ‘87 and Lisa Snyder Allen Snyder ‘05 Pete Soller ‘83 and Rita Soller

President’s G.O.L.D. Circle Silver

Bronze

Tim Balz ‘17 Koby Close ‘17 Tom Foulkes ‘15 Chiarra Franklin ‘19 Matt Iwema ‘13 Jen Jarvis ‘13 Caleb Kissel ‘16 Chris Lippelt ‘16 Mike McDonald ‘14 Alex Memering ‘15 Alex Mullans ‘13 Maddie Muncie ‘19 Chris Olinger ‘15 Matthew Persing ‘17 James Pillischafske ‘14 and Catherine Pillischafske ‘14 Austin Salisbury ‘18 Travis Tatlock ‘14 Kevin Trizna ‘16 Kyle Washburn ‘17 Jedd Wilder ‘18

Kiana Caston ‘19 Jake Dodd ‘15 Neil Dorsey ‘13 and Anna Dorsey ‘13 Shunfan Du ‘18 Jeremiah Edwards ‘13 Ryan Fontana ‘17 Kris France ‘16 Brianna Kalous ‘13 Brian McHugh ‘14 Kiley E. McKee ‘23 Garrett Meyer ‘14 and Crystal Meyer ‘15 John Milner ‘15 Matt Moravec ‘13 Tommy Mulc ‘16 Kylie McCollum ‘15 Nathan Shumway ‘13 Charles Statler ‘17 Ty Wiggins ‘13

Alex Alvarez ‘14 Caitlin Anderson ‘13 Spencer Carver ‘13 Ranjana Chandramouli ‘14 Jordan Chipka ‘13 Nick Chute ‘16 Creasy Clauser Huntsman ‘13 Lindsey Close ‘18 Caige Comstock ‘23 David Cooper ‘14 Palmer Crampton ‘16 and Savannah Crampton ‘16 Josh Cribelar ‘14 Rain Dartt ‘15 Caleb Drake ‘13 Tyler Duffy ‘16 Max Eboch ‘13 Emily Eckstein ‘13 Michael Ehrstein ‘13 Kameron Eisenhour ‘17 Emma Fitzpatrick ‘15 Matt Fuson ‘13

LEGEND: ’00 – Alumnus/ae class year

HD’00 – Honorary degree recipient

$2,500 to $4,999

Joel Waldbieser ‘60 and Patricia Waldbieser Ken Walter ‘83 and Mary Beth Walter Dale Wedel ‘86 and Michele Wedel Phil Weihl ‘77 and Cynthia Weihl Erica Weiler ‘02 Tony Wellings ‘68 and Joyce Wellings George West ‘84 and Mary Beth West John West ‘79 Doug Wheaton ‘74 and Carla Wheaton Steve White ‘73 Dave Whiteley ‘78 and Donna Whiteley Chuck Wickersham ‘73 and Bonnie Wickersham Matt Wiesenberg ‘78 and Denise Wiesenberg David Wildemann ‘84 and Sue Wildemann Tom Wilhoite ‘66 and Kathleen Wilhoite Andy Williams ‘88 and Stacy Strawn Williams Jacque Wilson ‘96 and Stacey Stumpf Larry Wilson ‘59 Marilyn Winters Cecil Witherbee ‘68 and Sherry Witherbee Dave Wojahn ‘75 and Patricia Wojahn Bobby Woolf ‘90 Thelma Worick Xiaofeng Xu ‘95 and Xin Xu David Zabel ‘86 and Anne Zabel Ben Zwissler ‘83 and Pam Zwissler Roger Zygmunt

Recognizing young alumni 10-year cumulative giving through June 30, 2023.

Gold

$5,000 and above

Don Sparks ‘72 and Cindy Sparks Dan Starr ‘75 and Kimberly Starr Doug Stearley ‘79 and Kristine Stearley Jeffrey Sterrett ‘83 and Suzie Sterrett Rick Stiles ‘76 and Dauphine Stiles Jim Story ‘73 and Cathy Story Fred Strietelmeier ‘70 and Sondra Strietelmeier Steve Sucher ‘76 and Barb Sucher Naomi L. Summerlot Ray Summerlot ‘74 and Debbie Summerlot Jim Summers ‘62 and Isabel Summers Chick Sweeney ‘72 and Aggie Sweeney Petras Swissler ‘12 Gary Tate ‘58 and Carolyn Tate Andrea Terrell John Teskey ‘78 and Ruthann Teskey Lawrence Thomas ‘57 Rosemary Thomas Joe Thurston ‘64 and Lynn Thurston Joe Tolsma ‘08 Eric Trueblood ‘92 and Jacqueline Trueblood Jeffrey Tunis Gary Tyrrell ‘90 Helen Tyrrell Ron Vahle ‘56 and Kathleen Vahle John and Lynn VanEtten Theresa Vonderschmitt Rob VonStralendorff ‘83 and Andrea VonStralendorff

$1,000 to $2,499

Kevin Geisler ‘13 Jonathon Gissentanner ‘13 Aria Golliver ‘16 Noah Hamner ‘14 and Vania Hamner ‘14 Derek Hawn ‘13 Alec Houpt ‘14 Grace Johnson-Bann ‘14 Eric Kamer ‘13 Ben Katz ‘18 Alex Kiesel ‘16 Anthony Korzeniewski ‘13 Logan Laflin ‘13 Casey Langdale ‘15 Mark Lasher ‘17 Alex Leversen ‘16 Chris Lui ‘16 John MacAslan ‘14 Grant Madinger ‘13 and Katie Madinger ‘13 Garrett Manship ‘17 Jenna Martinek ‘14 Ben McNees ‘13 Alex Merchant ‘14 and Kristen Merchant ‘11

New donors to 2022-23 Honor Roll category list *Deceased

Alyse Mueller ‘13 Ryan Meyer ‘15 CJ Miller ‘17 Joe Monhaut ‘16 Kali Nordquist ‘16 Geoffrey Ong ‘14 Cory Pardieck ‘14 Cameron Porter ‘17 and Juliann Porter ‘19 Tom Ringe ‘14 Tyler Rockwood ‘16 Angelica Rodriguez ‘15 Stephan Roessler ‘13 Elaine Schaudt ‘14 Andrew Siegle ‘13 Sam Sobczak ‘16 Brian Soller ‘15 Louis Vaught ‘15 Coleman Weaver ‘21 Anna Weber ‘16 Alex Weissenfels ‘15 Alex White ‘14 Austin Yates ‘17 Yue Zhang ‘14

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Annual Giving Circles Herman Moench Circle

$25,000 and above Darleen Bakken Alan Bechtel ‘64 and Martha Bechtel Brad Bechtel ‘92 Keith Cavallini ‘96 and Nadia Yacoub Sherman and Maria Chancellor Mike Chaney ‘81 and Kathy Chaney John Chinn ‘56 and Jane Chinn Martin and Kristin Cless Andrew Conru ‘90 Carl Cook HD ‘15 and Marcy Cook David Freshour ‘74 and Nancy Freshour Carol Giacoletto Greg Gibson ‘84 HD ‘17 and Amy Gibson Jeffrey and Cydney Gilbertson Jean Hammond* Paul Hannah ‘67 and Susan Hannah Bob Hillis ‘69 HD ‘13 and Jenny Hillis Dave Hoecker ‘69 and Susan Hoecker Will Holland ‘65 HD ‘96 and Jean Holland Ronald Hough ‘73 and Bonnie Hough Frank Huff ‘60 and Linda Huff Josh Hulett ‘00 and Jamie Hulett ‘03 David Hummel ‘80 and Jane Hummel John Jacobi ‘69 and Jane Jacobi Scott Josif ‘72 and Josie Josif Cindy and Kurt Kalkomey David Kelton ‘67 and Mary Kelton

Roger LaCosse ‘71 and Linda LaCosse Bob Lenich ‘81 and Jennifer Lenich Ray Lepp ‘63 and Penny Lepp Trevor Lobo ‘00 and Justine Lobo Gregg Lowe ‘84 HD ‘14 and Diana Lowe Carla McFarland and John Green Mike McKee ‘84 and JoAnne McKee Michael Meneghini ‘95 and Sarah Meneghini Bob Murray ‘64 and Connie Murray Greg Myers ‘80 and Gertrude Myers Niles Noblitt ‘73 HD ‘96 and Nancy Noblitt Kenneth Oberst ‘72 and Marjorie Oberst Mark Owens ‘72 and Jayne Owens Asha and Bharat Patel Dinah Pethes Dee Pietrzak John W. Ragle HD ‘89 Chip Ray ‘86 and Beth Ray Dave Robinson ‘73 and Hazel Robinson John Royse HD ‘00 and Peg Royse Mike Salay ‘83 and Charlotte Salay Don Simpson ‘57 HD ‘94 Troy Snider ‘82 John Swearingen ‘81 and Anne Swearingen Erin and Doug Thieme Lawrence Thomas ‘57 Gary Tyrrell ‘90 Joe Wendel ‘95 and Julie Wendel Steve White ‘73

Recognizing annual gifts of $250 or more from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

(A complete listing of all donors can be found by visiting the Rose-Hulman website at www.rose-hulman.edu/honorrollofdonors.)

Jedd Wilder ‘18 Robert and Robin Wilder

Hulman Circle

$10,000 to $24,999 Christine Bach ‘00 and Mike Bach ‘99 Jerry Badger ‘62 Jim Baker ‘71 and Mary Addison Baker Jim Baumgardt ‘70 HD ‘10 and Sharon Baumgardt Abigail Bennett ‘10 John and Susan Bowers Ed Brett ‘83 and Lorna Brett Bob Bright ‘57 HD ‘01 and Shirley Bright Morg Bruck ‘69 and Nancy Bruck Jeff Brugos ‘66 Pat Cahill ‘67 and Mary Cahill Jason Carlyle ‘98 and Ann Carlyle Greg Chapman ‘85 and Kathy Chapman Paul Chen ‘66 Tonya Combs ‘01 and Phillip Combs Rob and Tammy Coons Lawrence Cuneo Dan Denlinger ‘74 and Becky Denlinger Steve Eisenbrown ‘76 and Marcia Jo Eisenbrown Matt Ellis ‘05 and Victoria Ellis ‘06 Terry Endress ‘83 and Christi Endress

Mac Fehsenfeld ‘52 HD ‘95 and Nancy Fehsenfeld Janice Fellows Jackie Gibson Janet Grube Bryan Hales ‘93 and Holly Hales Jeff Harrison ‘89 Jim Hayhurst ‘64 and Katie Hayhurst Julie and Steve Heck Jim Huston ‘80 and Jan Huston Don Ings ‘70 HD ‘99 and Jeanne Ings Chris Inman ‘00 and Kathryn Eberle Scott Jaeger ‘89 and Tana Jaeger Gary Kelm ‘73 and Margaret Kelm Ralph Kirkpatrick ‘74 and Joyce Kirkpatrick Bill Krause and Ellen Barag Lloyd O. Krause ‘40* Pete Lanham ‘57 and Anne Lanham Frank Levinson ‘03 and Becky Levinson ‘05 Amy Matsuda Matt Mayer ‘07 Tom Merrill ‘71 and Jane Merrill Brent Mewhinney ‘84 and Rhonda Mewhinney Darin Moody ‘87 HD ‘19 and Alison Bates Kedar Murthy ‘84 and Sai-Krupa Das Ed Oblon ‘84 and Beth Oblon

Allen and Deborah Olinger Chris Olinger ‘15 Jeff and Jen Perry Randy Potts ‘71 and Janet Potts Dan Price ‘75 and Elise Price Gary Reynolds ‘63 Lynn Roberts ‘63 and Linda Roberts Austin Salisbury ‘18 Bob Schacht ‘72 and Yvonne Schacht Mike Schipper ‘82 and Joanna Brell Barry Schneider ‘90 and Verna Schneider Rod Schrader ‘84 and Kim Schrader Mark Schulz ‘76 and Hui Suk Schulz Chuck Sigman ‘80 and Betsy Sigman John Sparks ‘81 Robert Stone ‘86 Koushik Subramanian ‘06 and Shameeta Thanki Naomi L. Summerlot Greg Swinehart ‘83 and Mitra Walter Chris Trapp ‘86 and Christine Trapp Kevin Turpin ‘83 and Cathy Turpin Jim Umpleby ‘80 HD ‘16 and Katherine Umpleby Sally Vance Bryan Wallace ‘81 and Janet Wallace Roger Ward ‘71 and Marilyn Ward Marty Wessler ‘87 and Leslie Wessler

The Building Blocks of Mechanics The principles of mechanical engineering that paved the way to a successful career for Richard Bunce (ME, 1968) are being reinforced in the Department of Mechanical Engineering’s Materials Laboratory, named in honor of the generous estate gift from the late Richard and Wanda Bunce. The lab has digital microscopes and tensile testing equipment that’s used by students for independent projects and coursework in materials engineering and other mechanical engineering classes.

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EVERY GIFT MATTERS Annual Giving Circles continued

Doug Winner ‘74 and Elaine Winner Cecil Witherbee ‘68 and Sherry Witherbee Jim* and Thelma Worick Allen Wright ‘64 and Carla Wright Danlin Xiang ‘97 and Michelle Cheng ‘96 Jim Young ‘63

Founders Circle $5,000 to $9,999

Michael Bennett ‘73 and Marcha Bennett Steve Blair ‘70 and Jane Blair Fred Henize and Linda Boatman Henize Randy Braker ‘81 and Priscilla Braker Cash Canfield ‘94 and Mayme Canfield Nate Carlson ‘07 and Naphtali Carlson Scott Carney ‘77 and Judy Carney Steve Charlton ‘64 and Sue Charlton Jim and Susie Colligan Bert Combs Andrew Compton ‘07 and Melissa Grette-Compton ‘07 Bob Connon ‘73 and Dana Connon Bob Crowell ‘84 and Dee Crowell Mike Donoghue ‘82 Rob Doti ‘86 and Mary Doti Dung Duong ‘98 and Janny Phuongan Ly Roger Edelbrock ‘78 and Michelle Edelbrock Alice Ell Alan Englehart ‘69* and Becky Englehart Bill Fenoglio ‘61 HD ‘87 and Stephanie Salter Jack Fenoglio ‘59 and Margo Fenoglio Tony Figg ‘68 and Jeanie Figg Bill Fleenor ‘70 and Judy Fleenor Gordon Francis ‘66 and Jacki Francis Jim Gilman ‘74 HD ‘11 and Jeffri Gilman Gary and Elizabeth Hadler Linda Hahn Doug Haldeman ‘73 and Diana Haldeman Lou and Jan Harmening Bob Harrison ‘70 Paul Heit ‘80 Bill Heller ‘83 Tom Heller ‘04 and Julie Heller Dan Hohne ‘99 and Nellie Hohne ‘99 Jed Holt ‘70 and Nettie Holt Jim Jacobi ‘95 and Christy Jacobi Eleanor and Thomas Jugle Steve Jugle ‘07 and Emily Asman Jugle ‘13 Charlie Key ‘07 and Caroline Key ‘06 Paul Koch ‘77 and Raye Koch Ernest Kuehl and Dolores De Meyere Bob Kylander ‘46 Doug Mason ‘85 and Suzy Mason Philip and Holiday McKiernan Bill McNiece ‘73 Laney Meis Warren Mickens ‘77 HD ‘99 and Joyce Mickens

Jay Moorman ‘94 and Lisa Moorman Scott Mottonen ‘87 and Mary Mottonen Mark Nagy ‘80 and Gulmira Nagy Mark Pierce ‘75 and Connie Pierce Bill Posey ‘88 Paul Price ‘87 and Kelley Price Dave and Deborah Purdy Randy Robertson ‘73 and Maryanne Robertson Brian Rogers ‘99 and Kathryn Rogers ‘99 Gary and Judy Schomer Alice Schwartz Bob Shaw ‘75 and Diane Shaw Al Shipp ‘78 and Julie Shipp Carter Smith ‘56 HD ‘92 and Phyllis Smith Russ Sparks ‘70 and Peggy Sparks Jim Summers ‘62 and Isabel Summers Tim Tipton ‘78 and Kathy Tipton Jeff Trang ‘83 and Dianna Trang Brian Vargas ‘00 and Stefanie Vargas Scott Webb ‘90 Alan Welton ‘66 Jamie White ‘84 and Peggy White Brett and Louisa Wickard Jack Wickham ‘80 and Beth Wickham Bert Williams ‘67 and Pat Williams Bobby Woolf ‘90 Floyd Yager ‘89 and Kristin Yager

Trustees Circle

$2,500 to $4,999 Dana and Sophia Ackerly Will Ackerly ‘04 Cecil Ambuehl ‘58 Wes Armstrong ‘06 and Heather Armstrong Alison Bailey ‘03 and Andrew Medico Carl Bals ‘52 and Margaret Bals Tim Balz ‘17 and Sarah Balz Matt Baumgart ‘05 Bryan Bell ‘89 Anthony Benik ‘02 David Boroughs ‘91 and Mary Boroughs Jack Braun ‘66 and Elizabeth Braun Jeff Burgan ‘77 and Carol Burgan Jennifer Chagnon ‘02 and Armands Chagnon Zhibing Chen ‘99 Al Cleek ‘64 and Mary Ann Cleek Michael and Debra Collins Dick Conard ‘70 and Joan Conard Carl Cotter ‘93 and Dawn Cotter Wes Davis ‘87 and Jennifer Davis Steve Decker ‘77 and Drue Decker Peter Doenges ‘69 and Vicki Doenges Lucas Elliott ‘01 and Wendy Elliott John Elzufon ‘68 and Lena Elzufon Kent Erb ‘77 and Bobbi Erb Steve and Kathy Fleschner Phil and Traci Fontana

Chiarra Franklin ‘19 John Frischkorn ‘65 and Martha Frischkorn Don Gibson ‘83 and Lisa Gibson Kyle Gossman ‘04 and Stephanie Gossman Greg Gotwald ‘01 and Lindsay Gotwald David and Michele Gough Jim Graham ‘72 and Cheryl Graham Sean Griggs ‘88 and Denise Griggs Pete and Donna Gustafson Jeremy Haefele ‘07 and Maggie Haefele Jeff and Candy Havens Erik Hayes ‘97 and Mel Hayes Josh Hertz ‘04 and Mandy Wegner Hertz Christian and Bridget Herzog Ken Hollingsworth ‘59 and Sue Hollingsworth Cory Howell ‘05 Matt Iwema ‘13 Bob Jeffers ‘83 and Deb Jeffers Aaron Jefferson ‘98 Dave Jordan ‘71 and Mary Jordan Allan Junker ‘50 Jason Karlen ‘92 and Kelly Karlen Gayle and Helen King Cary and Norma Laxer Dan Lenz ‘66 and Shirley Lenz Alyssa Lobo ‘99 and Colin Lobo Mike Markowski ‘78 and Diane Norman Tom McCormick ‘91 Kiley E. McKee ‘23 Greg Michael ‘69 and Barbara Michael Spencer and Gay Minear Jon Moehlmann ‘70 and Susan Moehlmann David Moeller ‘57 and Pat Moeller Kristina Newlin Dick Osburn ‘67 and Ruth Osburn Ozgur Ozkaya ‘96 and Michaelyn McCarthy Dana Peirson ‘06 and Jonathan Peirson Matthew Persing ‘17 Bob Pesavento ‘62 and Susan Pesavento Mike Peters ‘79 and Kathy Peters Gary Pohl ‘85 and Tonya Pohl Jon Pohlman ‘04 and Kate Pohlman Mary and Shelton Poland Bridget Revier ‘04 and Matt Erickson Curtis Rhodes ‘06 and Zuli Guilarte Rhodes ‘06 Dan Rich ‘92 and Byron Bruner Sarah Sanborn ‘04 Dave Schluneker ‘08 and Alex Schluneker ‘08 Mike Schneider ‘78 and Amy Schneider Mark Schuld ‘91 and Suzanne Schuld Renee Schwecke ‘98 and Scot Coffey Dick Shallcross ‘70 and Gail Shallcross Josh Smith ‘04 and Ashlee Smith Tom Stuebe ‘67 and Sara Stuebe Rob and Stacy Stutz

Hugh Sutherland ‘79 Dave Thomas ‘57 and Carolyn Thomas Mike Till ‘03 and Sarah Till ‘03 Amy and Brian Timberman Andrew Twarek ‘05 and Aimee Twarek Daniel Unger ‘05 and Bridget Unger ‘05 Lee and Gabi Waite Kyle Washburn ‘17 Bill Weil ‘58 and Marilyn Weil Brian Wilson ‘87 and Marcia Wilson Ron Wolenty ‘78 and Barbara Wolenty John Woods ‘73 and Connie Woods

Provosts Circle $1,000 to $2,499

Nick Adams ‘75 and Mary Adams Todd Adams ‘96 and Jill Adams Nick Aellen ‘14 and Kelli Aellen ‘14 Jameel Ahmed and Christine Buckley Jay Ahrens ‘91 John Andersen ‘78 and Carol Andersen Kevin Anderson ‘81 and Rebecca Anderson Trevor Arnold ‘90 and Heidi Pak-Arnold Adam AufderHeide ‘01 Scott Bagwell ‘80 and Kathy Bagwell John Bailey ‘70 and Sherry Bailey Jeff Barton ‘66 and Dixie Barton Tony and Patricia Bauernfeind Tom Bauters Thomas and Susan Bear Dick Becker John and Avis Beitz Patrick and Janet Benedicto Larry Berger ‘60 and Jackye Berger Jim and Pam Bertoli Bill Bess ‘66 and Sandra Bess Scott Blonigen ‘86 and Mary Blonigen Thomas Boehme ‘69 and Susan Boehme Chuck Boesenberg ‘70* and Nancy Boesenberg Doug and Lisa Boyer John Brabender ‘81 and Marcia Brabender Nik Bradley ‘66 and Nancy Bradley Steve and Jillian Brady Paul Brandenburg ‘77 and Margarete Brandenburg Jenn Braus ‘08 and Daniel Braus David and Kathryn Brentlinger Ben Brown ‘98 and Jeannette Brown Christopher Brown ‘02 Linda Brown Tim Brown ‘82 and Eileen Brown Todd Brown ‘91 and Wendy Brown Vincent Bruning Patti Brunner Doug Bryant ‘73 and Carleen Bryant Neil and Nancee Bryson Peter Bryson ‘02 Thomas and Margret Burns John Butwin ‘81

Doug Byrer ‘85 and Elisa Byrer Dale Campau ‘79 Pete Canalia ‘65 and Claudia Canalia Doug Carlton ‘84 Miriam Carmichael Don Carrell ‘57 Steve Carroll ‘68 George and Sylvia Carson Caroline Carvill Kiana Caston ‘19 Ranjana Chandramouli ‘14 Mark and Teresa Christiansen Tim Cindric ‘90 HD ‘21 and Megan Cindric Koby Close ‘17 Steve Collier ‘66 and Elizabeth Jones Chris Collison ‘82 and Debbie Collison Rob Coop ‘93 and Lisa Coop Tom Copeland ‘62 and Michale Copeland Nick Corkill ‘09 and Amanda Corkill ‘10 Dan Costenaro ‘01 and Michelle Costenaro ‘01 Ryan Crisel ‘02 and Joy Hsu Bob Crisp ‘60 Ryan Cross ‘02 and Ashley Cross Hal Cultice ‘48 and Jo Cultice Tom Curry ‘67 and Carla Curry Paul Curtin ‘80 and Alison Curtin Roderick Daebelliehn ‘89 and Jana Daebelliehn Willie Daffron ‘89 and Monika Daffron Tim Daniel ‘81 and Gabrielle Halko Steve Darbin ‘79 and Kathryn Darbin Darrin Davidson ‘86 and Shelly Davidson Rob and Lori Davignon Matt and Sharon Davis Rick Deitch ‘85 and Janese Deitch Sarah Dempsey ‘10 Wayne and Angela Dennison Dennis Dierckman ‘75 and Joan Dierckman Gerry Dinkel ‘68 and Jean Dinkel Matt Donk ‘90 and Kristan Donk Bruce Dougan ‘76 Brian Dougherty ‘93 and Heidi Dougherty Sandy Drew Bill Dudley ‘65 Julie and Chuck Dugger Matt Durham ‘08 Charles and Jean Ebright David and Aileen Eckert Nathan Edwards ‘78 Michelle Einhorn ‘03 Mike Engle ‘86 and Lynn Engle Ashley Erffmeyer ‘08 George Ernest ‘78 and Dereva Ernest Garyne Evans ‘92 and Michele Evans Chad Eviston ‘00 Bob Failing ‘52 and Marlene Failing Sandra Fairchild-Miller Mark Federle ‘85 and Michele Federle Eric Fiedeldey ‘12

Starting in fiscal year 2024, all annual giving donors giving less than $1,000 will be listed in our online Honor Roll of Donors.

LEGEND: ’00 – Alumnus/ae class year

HD’00 – Honorary degree recipient

*Deceased

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Jerry Finley ‘71 and Michaelene Finley James FioRito ‘04 Julie Fisher ‘12 and Eric Fisher Dick Foltz ‘66 and Sue Foltz Sharon Foltz ‘00 and Mellanye Lackey Jim Forbes ‘67 and Susan Forbes Dean Ford ‘72 and Claudia Ford Gregory Ford ‘92 and Laura Ford Al Forsaith ‘52 Pete Fowler ‘69 and Joane Fowler David Frampton ‘90 and Julie Frampton Rob Fransham ‘78 and Vicky Fransham Jim Freudenberg ‘78 and Anna Stefanopoulou Mark and Susan Fuson Sanjay Gandhi Larry Geier ‘72 and Kimberly Geier Greg Gemmer ‘80 and Lynn Gemmer Tony George HD ‘03 and Laura George Lisa Gibson Steve Goble ‘71 Michael Gough ‘07 and Jill Gough Patrick Grace ‘00 and Kelley Grace Joe Grafe ‘69 and Karen Grafe Jeannie and Thomas Graham Andrew Gray ‘99 and Trish Gray John Gregor ‘82 and Michelle Gregor Karin Guthrie ‘00 Mike Haley ‘69 and Margaret Haley Bob Hall ‘59 and Sandra Hall Tomoko Hamada and Richard Draper Bill Hamman ‘76 and Kathy Hamman Angela Harmon and Denise Goforth Harold and Barbara Harpold Warren Hartmann ‘75 and Linda Hartmann Dan Hasenwinkel ‘91 and Julie Hasenwinkel Adam Haste ‘06 Michael Haughney ‘07 and Stacey Haughney Mike Haughney ‘75 and Theresa Haughney Dylan Havard ‘05 and Tammy Havard Margaret Hayes Bob Heavin ‘73 Greg Henneke ‘75 and Martha O’Connor Timothy and Nancy Henthorn Jennifer Hepp ‘04 and Mark Hepp Alyssa Hill ‘00 and Chris Hill Adam Hirsch ‘07 and Jen Hirsch ‘07 Rob Hochstetler ‘91 and Linda Hochstetler Greg Hoffman ‘86 and Judy Hoffman Maegan Hollingsworth ‘99 Maggie Holmes John Hoppe ‘75 Spencer House ‘94 and Jennifer House Doug Howell ‘08 John Howlett ‘66 Kenny Hurst ‘08 and Katie Hurst ‘09 Justin Hutchings ‘07

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Neil Irwin ‘63 and Michele Irwin Rob Janes ‘68 Jen Jarvis ‘13 Bob and Cheryl Jeffryes Ron Jennings ‘60 and Joan Jennings Ray Jirousek ‘70 Warren Jones ‘52 and Janet Jones Brianna Kalous ‘13 Hyo Kyung Kim and Michael Feeney Kevin Kingery ‘77 and Terry Kingery Marques Kirsch ‘02 Mary Kokosa ‘00 and Chris Kokosa Ken Kopecky ‘72 and Susan Kopecky Bruce Kopf ‘64 and Susan Kopf Liz Krasowski ‘09 and Matthew Krasowski Ed Krome ‘71 and Mary Krome Ashvin Lad ‘96 David Lafkas ‘98 Terry LaGrange ‘83 and Kim LaGrange Jim Lane ‘66 and Catherine Lane David and Janet Lange Kevin Lanke ‘97 and Steph Lanke Martin Leppert ‘01 Matt LeVora ‘01 and Jenny LeVora ‘01 Cliff Lewis ‘69 and Anette Lewis Bill Lindstaedt ‘86 Scott Linn ‘82 and Joy Linn Gloria Liou Gengyang Liu and Xiaona Qiu Sylvia Lobo Tracey Lockhart ‘02 and Nathan Lockhart ‘02 Bob Lovell ‘63 and Carolyn Lovell John Lynn ‘66 and Roxann Lynn Larry Lynn ‘69 and Carol Lynn Greg Lyons ‘06 and Jesseca Lyons ‘07 William and Kathleen Lyons Zhigang Ma and Shexin Gong Billy MacLeod ‘05 Mike Mann ‘77 and Theresa Mann Jeff Martin ‘78 and Candace Martin Paul Mason ‘56 Tom and Sandy Mason Ed Masuoka ‘55 Scott McBrayer ‘99 John McClain ‘81 and Becky McClain Jeff McCreary ‘79 HD ‘04 and Syndii McCreary Lantz McElroy ‘88 and Cynthia McElroy Tim McGrath ‘80 and Robyn McGrath Colleen McLaughlin Howard and Katherine McLean Foster McMasters ‘70 Bill McNabb ‘83 Thad Mead ‘95 and Cathy Mead Todd Melby ‘99 and Leslie Melby Alex Merchant ‘14 and Kristen Merchant ‘11 Christopher Meyer ‘04 and Jennifer Meyer Eric Monhaut ‘06 and Tiffany Monhaut Philip Monhaut ‘78 and Maria Monhaut Tony Montgomery ‘86 and Melissa Montgomery Leo Morand ‘02 and Christen Morand

Larry Morgan ‘64 and Leanna Morgan Tom Morris ‘68 and Sara Morris Everett Moseman ‘50 and Faye Moseman Joe Moser ‘56 and Judy Moser Dan Moss ‘72 and Jane Moss Duane Mowrey ‘86 and Lori Gibson Mike Mueller ‘75 and Cheryl Mueller Tommy Mulc ‘16 Robert Munyon ‘75 and Debra Munyon Byron Myers ‘68 and Margaret Myers Jeff Myers ‘87 and Kelly Myers Santhana Naidu Dick Neal ‘77 and Linda Neal Martin Neuliep ‘78 and Patricia Pancioli Greg Neumann ‘10 and Meredith Neumann John Newlin ‘43 Bill Nicewanger ‘63 Kelly Noel ‘02 and Hans Noel Kevin Nordt and Mary Kulas Paul Palmer ‘89 Dale Parker ‘80 and Patricia Parker Mike Patrick ‘75 and Brenda Patrick Jami Patterson Richard Payonk ‘86 and Kymberli Payonk David Perek ‘07 Bill Perkins ‘60 and Phyllis Perkins Michael Persinger ‘81 and Kimberly Persinger Tom Peterson ‘73 Sandor Pethes ‘02 Gary Phipps ‘60 Ross Poland ‘07 and Stephanie Poland Cameron Porter ‘17 and Juliann Porter ‘19 Dan Prentice ‘98 and Alison Prentice David Price ‘86 Dave Rader and Concetta DePaolo Steve Rammelsberg ‘86 Chad Randall ‘99 and Kerryn Randall ‘99 Bob Randolph ‘56 and Dot Randolph George Rapp HD ‘93 and Peggy Rapp Mike Redman ‘66 and Penny Redman Steve Reiss ‘66 and Diane Reiss Brian Reynolds ‘75 and Libia Reynolds Christopher and Karen Reynolds Mike Reynolds ‘73 and Rebekah Reynolds Jonathan Rich ‘95 and Alice Rich Chuck Risch ‘67 and Mary Risch Clay Robbins HD ‘06 and Amy Robbins Joyce Robinson Timothy Robinson and Margaret Matthews Pat Roby ‘05 Tom Roetker ‘80 and Terri Roetker Todd and Cynthia Rogers Don Royer ‘69 and Karen Royer Kent Salitros ‘75 and Peggy Salitros Joel Sanders ‘72 Becky Schad ‘99 and Ryan Schad Paul Scheibelhut ‘71 and Cynthia Scheibelhut Dave and Jennifer Schmidt Bob Schukai ‘86 and Linda Rowley Lawrence and Stacey Schwartz

Mike Schwenk ‘73 and Pam Schwenk John and Roberta Scroggins Christopher Seawood ‘96 and Krista Cloutier Chenjie Shao and Xiaohong Zhou Yosi Shibberu Greg Shutske ‘71 and Maria Markovich Tom Sliwa ‘85 Ryan Smeltzer ‘10 Jeff Smirz ‘70 and Lisa Smirz Brodie Smith ‘06 and Kelly Smith Gary Smith ‘90 Greg Smith ‘73 and Ann Smith Kendal Smith ‘81 Larry Smith ‘75 and Martha Smith Sherm and Ruth Smith Alan Smock ‘73 and Kay Smock John Snider ‘92 and Tamatha Snider Ken Spicklemire ‘74 and Melody Spicklemire Edward Spyhalski ‘81 Rick Stamper ‘85 and Anne Stamper Bob Stearley ‘57* and Helen Stearley Marty Stembel ‘92 Michael and Joyce Stenger Jeffrey Sterrett ‘83 and Suzie Sterrett John Stineman ‘64 and Kathy Stineman Todd Stout ‘07 and Ashley Stout John Straigis ‘99 and Mandi Straigis ‘01 Angie Strawmyer Steve Stroder ‘80 and Betty Stroder Brian Stuart ‘84 and Mary Stuart Art Sutton ‘56 and Virginia Sutton David Swain HD ‘01 and Linda Swain Chick Sweeney ‘72 and Aggie Sweeney Matthew Talbert ‘99 and Ann Talbert ‘99 Tom Tarzian ‘68 HD ‘99 and Cathy Tarzian LaMarr Taylor ‘03 and Bruna Taylor Caleb Tennis ‘01 and Anna Tennis John Thaler ‘86 and Lisa Thaler Joshwa Thangadurai and Arthy Joshwa Michael Thomas ‘00 Mike Thomas ‘64 HD ‘97 Andrew Tochterman ‘01 and Sarah Tochterman Jim Toone ‘76 and Nancy Toone Chris Trummel ‘76 and Betty Trummel Daniel J. Tryon John Turner ‘75 and Nancy Turner Joe Tynan ‘66 and Nancy Tynan Bob Uhlmansiek ‘68 and Nancy Uhlmansiek Stefani Vande Lune ‘06 and Zack Peterson Dennis VandenBrink ‘78 and Nancy VandenBrink Roger VanDerSnick ‘85 Jim and Claudia Varga Louis Vaught ‘15 Bob Walker ‘80 and Teresa Walker Joseph and Diana Walter Matthew Walter ‘01 and Jennifer Walter Rick Wamsher ‘74 and Joni Boston

Eula Webb Doug Weiser ‘90 and Lisa Weiser Chad Welch ‘97 and Alyson Welch Kevin Wells ‘12 Allan Wenzel ‘68 and Laurie Ellestad Timothy Werdmann Chris Wheatley ‘95 and Denise Wheatley Dave Whikehart ‘81 and Janet Whikehart Terry Whittington ‘08 and Kris Whittington ‘08 Matt Wiesenberg ‘78 and Denise Wiesenberg Ty Wiggins ‘13 Patty Wilkinson ‘00 and Todd Wilkinson Andy Williams ‘88 and Stacy Strawn Williams George Williams ‘73 Jim Williams ‘71 and Donna Williams Greg Williby ‘98 and Elizabeth Williby Jason Williford ‘92 and Marcie Williford Devin Willis ‘82 and Brenda Willis Rodney and Kathy Wittich Matt Wolfe ‘82 and April Ann Jordan Jeff Woods ‘91 and Amy Woods Jordan Wysong ‘07 Guolin Yang and Jinyu Jin David Yates ‘84 and Jan Yates Daniel Yergeau ‘89 and Agus Tirtowidjojo Mark and Sarah Yoder James Young ‘77 and Cynthia Young Kris Zadlo ‘89 and Kinga Banas-Zadlo Kathryn and John Zao Patrick and Linda Zapp Rob Zembrodt ‘97 and Sara Zembrodt ‘99 GuoQing and Shanbo Zhao Jason Zielke ‘00 and Angelia Zielke

Deans Circle $500 to $999

Omar Abdel-Rahman ‘14 Louie and Lisa Adams Virginie Adams ‘12 Anthony and Mary Ann Aellen Matt Albert ‘04 and Jessica Albert ‘04 Eric Aldridge ‘86 and Liza Aldridge George Allen ‘67 and Ann Collins Kyle Allen ‘02 and Stephanie Allen Chad Alojipan ‘02 Griffin Altmix ‘22 Bill Anderson ‘69 and Katie Anderson Dave Anderson ‘71 and Kathy Anderson Tom and Michele Anderson Ron Andrews ‘74 and Jane Andrews Scott and Kristin Armstrong Rae Azorandia ‘03 Bob and Julie Baesler Dennis Bailey ‘74 and Kathy Bailey Steve Ban ‘62 and Margie Ban Brennan Banion ‘74 and Nanetta Banion Mike Barbalas ‘77 and Lorina Barbalas Jeremy Barton ‘04 and Janine Southard Beth Bateman ‘99 and Avi Silterra

EVERY GIFT MATTERS

Making Sure Students Get Off to Strong Start Helping first-generation students prepare for the rigors of studying calculus and getting acclimated to college life is David Hummel (CHE, 1980) and his wife, Jane, who chose to support the Rose Prime program. The two-week summer mathematics primer helps incoming first-year students prepare for an excellent experience on campus. Rose Prime received an Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT into Diversity magazine for inspiring and encouraging the next generation of STEM professionals.

Annual Giving Circles continued

James Baxter ‘06 John Becker ‘89 Casey Behringer ‘02 and Shannon Behringer Mark Beitz ‘84 and Tammie Beitz Chad Belschner ‘99 and Jamie Belschner Travis Beltz ‘95 and Gretchen Beltz Doug Bennett ‘69 and Corinne Bennett Patrick Berklich and Kelly Starr Ronald and Noreen Bickel Corie Biggs ‘90 and Sherry Biggs Amanda Billingsley ‘16 and Matt Billingsley ‘15 Will Bishop ‘78 and Pamela Coget Greg Blachut ‘11 Simon Blair Kevin Bleicher ‘86 and Carolyn Bleicher Tom Blickhahn Mark Boddy ‘95 and Christina Boddy Chris Bodenhorn ‘80 and Lisa Bodenhorn Bob Bohrman ‘51 and Harriet Bohrman Wes Bolsen ‘00 and Rebecca Bolsen Janie Boone Gregory and Heidi Borca Mitch Borcherding and Carol Valentine Jack Bott ‘61 and Susan Bott Ron Bowman ‘86 and Laurie Joiner Jayme Brace ‘17 Patsy Brackin David Bramer ‘84 and Margaret Ann Bramer Stefan Brand ‘18 Mark Brandt Ryan and Karen Brimberry Beth Brock ‘96 and Mitch Brock Eric Brodeur ‘93 and Whitney Joondeph Gary Brown ‘77 and Rebecca Brown Tim and Valerie Bruemmer Ken Burkhart ‘69 and Arta Burkhart Stuart Busby ‘98 Kevin Butler ‘09 and Kate Butler ‘10

LEGEND: ’00 – Alumnus/ae class year

Nathan and Stephanie Butler Riley Buttry ‘07 and Laura Buttry Betty and Paul Byram Joe Cahill ‘71 and Lucy Cahill Jake and Erin Campbell Russell and Susan Canning David and Sandra Carr Bruce Carter ‘90 and Kelley Carter Jerrod Carter ‘91 and Joan Carter Amy Cary ‘98 and John Cary Ethel Chiang and Glen Freimuth Mike Clayton ‘61 and Mary Clayton Jason Clifford ‘04 Bob Combs ‘70 and Raye Combs Beverley and Marian Compton Caige Comstock ‘23 Dale Conrad ‘20 Mark and Dian Conrad Terry Corbin ‘70 Don Corson ‘83 and Katie Corson Rick Coveleskie ‘70 and Ellen Coveleskie Bruce Crum ‘75 and JoAnn Crum Anthony and Diane Cutaia Paul and Christy Dalton Lois Danner Leonard Dattilo ‘96 and Gina Dattilo Bill Daugherty ‘87 and Lori Daugherty Steve Davidsen ‘75 and Susan Davidsen Douglas Davis ‘78 and Nancy Davis Scott Davis ‘99 and Kristina Davis De Day ‘03 and Alicia Day ‘03 Karen DeGrange Larry Dickson ‘56 and Joyce Dickson Dwight Dively ‘80 and Susan Dively Dragan Djuric and Branka Djuric-Svorcan Vuk Djuric Mike Dominik ‘76 and Jeanne Dominik Rick Dorsey ‘78 and Janis Dorsey David Doti ‘81 and Becky Doti Jeff Dove ‘93 and Juliet Dove Craig and Carla Downing Ross Dring ‘62 and Pat Dring Matthew Drosos ‘11

HD’00 – Honorary degree recipient

Shunfan Du ‘18 Bill and Trish Eccles Gary Eck ‘78 and Marlene Eck Jason and Angela Edgington Kameron Eisenhour ‘17 Tom Eline ‘08 Charles and Jean Ellestad Megan Elliott Scott and Theresa Elmer David Finfrock ‘76 and Carolyn Reeh Dave Fischer ‘93 and Angel Fischer Walt Flood ‘75 Ryan Fontana ‘17 Eric Forster ‘90 and Joy Forster Tom Foulkes ‘15 Bill Fox ‘78 and Kathy Fox Kris France ‘16 Pat Freeland ‘82 and Beth Freeland Denny Fritz ‘68 and Adele Fritz Bob Froetscher ‘80 and Janet Froetscher John Fruth ‘82 and Joyce Fruth Joe Gallagher ‘02 Douglas Gard ‘95 and Hilary Gard Kevin Geisler ‘13 and Amanda Geisler Joan Geoffrion Jim and Maria Geyer Benjamin Giant ‘03 and Nikki Giant Curt Gidding ‘67 and Marcia Gidding Jim and Deb Goecker Joseph Gold ‘03 Douglas and Deanna Green Mike Green ‘72 and Betty Green Jeff and Teresa Gribschaw Cora Griffin Grounds and Caleb Grounds Phil Griffith ‘05 and Cari Griffith ‘03 Damon Ground ‘82 and Teri Ground Tom Gruenholz ‘71 and Glenda Gruenholz Tim Hachfeld ‘08 Tom Hakes ‘67 and Ellen Hakes Allen Hall ‘91 and Valerie Hall Travis Hammond ‘00 and Suzanne Hammond Darrell Hancock ‘85 and Kaz Hancock

*Deceased

Max Hansen John Harmon ‘06 and Alicia Harmon ‘06 Amy Harshbarger Daniel Harshbarger ‘95 and Holly Harshbarger Karl Hauser ‘48 Kevin Hayes ‘94 and Alethea Hayes Robert Haynes ‘84 and Jacque Haynes Jim and Pam Hegarty David and Lisa Heidlauf Sean and Amy Helliwell Mike Helmecki and Mary Fitzpatrick Gene Helms ‘67 and Marilyn Helms Greg Henson ‘79 and Sheri Henson Stan Henson ‘65 and Sharon Henson Drew Hintz ‘98* and Allison Hintz ‘04 Geoff Hobar ‘83 and Ann Hobar Mike Hoffa ‘90 and Cynthia Hoffa Kent Holcomb ‘75 and Deborah Holcomb Al and Leanne Holder Bob Hopkins ‘85 and Dianna Hopkins Mike Horton ‘87 and Susan Horton Brad Hunt ‘76 and Judy Hunt Beau Inskeep ‘09 Ron Ireland ‘61 and Nancy Ireland Ryan Jackson ‘08 Dave Jaksa ‘68 and Judith Jaksa Tom and Judy James Inder Jarial ‘97 and Nancy Jarial Chris and Don Jeffers David Jensen ‘70 and Janeen Jensen Matt Jensen ‘06 and Sherry Jensen James Jiang ‘95 and Tina Peng Bob Johnson ‘60 and Marge Johnson Elizabeth Johnson Ken Johnson ‘89 Zack Johnson ‘98 and Janean Johnson Grace Johnson-Bann ‘14 Frazer Jones and Bo Luo Mark Jones ‘75 and Cathie Jones John Jordan ‘76 Rob and Christine Jurs Paul Kappler ‘01 and

Elizabeth Kappler ‘02 John Katzbeck ‘67 Mike Kempkes ‘82 and Tamison Kempkes Jennifer and AJ Kenzor Brad Kicklighter ‘89 and Judy Kicklighter Rich Killion ‘70 and Ruth Killion Fred King ‘71 and Kathleen King Dave and Carla Klausler Arlene Kleptz Brian Kochersperger ‘90 and Deanna Kochersperger Gregory Koenig and Stefanie Martinez Koenig Will Kolbus ‘12 Randy Kraegel ‘83 and Jan Kraegel Ken Kuntz ‘67 and Patricia Kuntz Ross Kuykendall ‘60 and Nancy Kuykendall John Lacheta ‘91 and Cheryl Lacheta Alvin Lee Daniel Lehenbauer ‘00 Chad Leinart ‘99 and Heidi Leinart Peter and Charlotte Letscher George Lewis ‘99 Jim Ley Gennan Li ‘94 and Tian Lin Jake Lindsey ‘18 Eric Liobis ‘12 Steve Loper ‘92 and Jennifer Loper Bill Lorenz ‘85 and Lisa Lorenz Jim Lowes ‘70 and Janett Lowes Jay Lu ‘09 Margaret Ludwig Richard Luedemann ‘79 and Joy Luedemann Chris Lui ‘16 Jason Macak ‘00 and Amy Macak ‘01 James and Heidi Mackey Doug Mann ‘12 Gale Mann Garrett Manship ‘17 Owen March ‘56 and Marlene March Eliza Marcum ‘08 and Keith Marcum ‘08

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EVERY GIFT MATTERS Annual Giving Circles continued

Gabrielle Markison ‘18 Grant and Joanna Markley Jerry Marlow ‘57 and Kay Marlow Mike Martin ‘04 and Jennifer Martin Jenna Martinek ‘14 Steven Marum ‘73 and Susan Marum Mark McCandless ‘75 and Nicola McCandless Ken McCleary ‘83 and Jonnie McCleary Mark and Shannon McCollough Tamara McCollough Michael McCullough ‘81 and Becky McCullough Grady McGoff ‘15 Kent McLaughlin ‘77 and Joan Kram Jesse McQuiston ‘03 and Elizabeth McQuiston Robert Means and Stacey McKenzie Roberta Meredith Kevin Mericle ‘80 and Debbie Mericle Bob Meyer ‘70 and Linda Meyer Chris Meyer ‘89 Dodie Meyer ‘20 Andreas and Ellen Michel Stan Mickey ‘73 and Trudy Mickey Gregg Migaki ‘78 Christian Miller Jason Miller ‘98 Kim and Tom Miller Ron Miller ‘79 and Genie Miller Zack Miller ‘04 Frank and Joan Milluzzi Steve Mitchell ‘68 and Linda Mitchell Scott Monroe ‘95 and Geraldine Monroe James and Grace Morehart Jim Morehouse ‘67 and Marlys Morehouse

Andy Morin ‘04 and Sara Morin ‘04 Sally Morrow Bill Mounts ‘93 and Deborah Mounts Maddie Muncie ‘19 Carl Murray Larry Myers ‘61 and Faye Myers James Neal ‘91 and Lucy Neal Art Nelson ‘75 and Jo Ann Nelson Michael Nguyen ‘09 Nick Nichelson ‘84 and Rosalie Nichelson David Nierman ‘83 and Pamela Nierman Jeremy Nolan ‘96 and Kimberly Nolan Rodney Norder ‘79 and Barbara Norder Kali Nordquist ‘16 Ed Nowacki ‘66 and Karen Nowacki Andrew Oakley ‘11 Joseph O’Brien ‘68 and Irene O’Brien Erin O’Connor ‘07 Larry Oldham ‘67 Keith and Laura Oliger Tom Olinger ‘80 and Sandra Olinger David Olivencia ‘94 and Yesenia Olivencia Richard Onyancha and Beatrice Momanyi Warren Opperman ‘81 and Barb Opperman Robert and Barbara Orbeta Bert Osika ‘85 and Robyn Osika Olivia Ottone ‘16 Kyle Overmyer ‘09 and Dianna Artigue Overmyer ‘04 Lenny Overton ‘74 Wendy Packard ‘03 Yogish and Anitha Pai Douglas and Linda Paine Marc Pardee ‘11 and Anna Pardee Cory Pardieck ‘14 Rob Parks ‘89

Tom Pechette ‘76 and Sarah Pechette John and Karen Perry Marcus and Constance Perry Richard and Lucia Peters Jim Pettee ‘68 and Denise Pettee John Pinkus ‘08 Tony Platz ‘88 and Peggy Platz Larry Plew ‘68 and Lynne Plew Joseph Pognant ‘73 and Cindy Pognant Dennis Porter ‘68 and Virginia Porter Richard and Nancy Porter Murray and Janet Price Anthony Primozich ‘00 Roy Primus ‘75 and Nancy Primus Robert Purvines ‘07 John Quinlan ‘69 and Ginny Quinlan Connor Ray ‘20 Dave Reece ‘62 HD ‘92 and Nancy Reece Mike Reeves ‘06 and Matthew Jordan Mark Renholzberger ‘82 Kyle Rhodes ‘10 and Maggie Rhodes Ken Rich ‘66 and Lauren Rich Nyle Riegle ‘67 and Cathy Riegle Dave Ripple ‘69 and Sheri Ripple Joel Roberts ‘68 and Connie Roberts Daniel Robinson ‘98 Eric and Naja Robinson Zariyah Robinson ‘22 George Rodibaugh ‘73 and Marilyn Rodibaugh Benjamin and Erica Rodriguez Renee and Tom Rogge Rich Roll ‘81 and Susan Roll Doug Roof ‘69 and Karen Roof Don Rosenbarger ‘78 and Jane Rosenbarger Bill Royer ‘64 Todd Royer ‘80 and Lisa Eddy Matt Rubacha ‘98 and Elizabeth Rubacha Dan Russell ‘76 and Mary Russell Logan Ryan ‘14 Nick Ryan ‘75 and Teresa Ryan Alex Rybicki ‘13 and Cy Rybicki ‘11 Mark Saltsgaver ‘84 and Julia Saltsgaver Jason Sauppe ‘09 and Allie Sauppe ‘09 Bruce Schmidt ‘77 and Virginia Schmidt

Milt Schmidt ‘74 Stephen Sedgwick ‘72 Kenneth and Rita Senseman Steve Shadix ‘94 and Stacey Shadix Gary and Cary Sheerin Danna Sheridan ‘07 Dave Shewmaker ‘69 and Leah Shewmaker Charlie Shi ‘02 Mark Shirley ‘79 and Cecelia Shirley Alia and Christian Shuck Nathan Shumway ‘13 Azad Siahmakoun and Parisa Keywanfard Nancy Simon Anthony and Lisa Skiroock David Slavin ‘83 Charlie Smith ‘61 and Sandra Smith Kim and Kathy Smith Kim Smith ‘05 Travis Soyer ‘01 and Megan Soyer Edward Spangler ‘71 and Lynn Spangler Andy Spence ‘68 and Patricia Spence Timothy Spurling ‘92 and Amy Spurling George Stant ‘76 and Donna Stant Troy Stapleton ‘06 and Amanda Stapleton ‘06 Luke Stark ‘05 Dan Starr ‘75 and Kimberly Starr Kevin Steele ‘90 and Suzan Steele Chad Steider ‘06 and Stephanie Steider ‘08 Chuck Stein ‘71 and Tresa Stein Jon Stephens ‘75 and Catherine Stephens Mark Stewart ‘81 and Jennifer Stewart Jim Story ‘73 and Cathy Story Steve Sucher ‘76 and Barb Sucher Cole Supp ‘19 Kevin and Kathy Sutterer Steve Swanson ‘86 Joe Swift ‘69 and Cathy Swift Nick Switzer ‘06 and Marlo Switzer ‘05 Chris Szaz ‘88 and Traci Szaz Brock Taylor ‘94 and Brook Taylor Mark Tebbe ‘88 and Elizabeth Tebbe John Teskey ‘78 and Ruthann Teskey Bill Thaler ‘73 Morgan Tharp ‘85 and Jenny Tharp Mike Thoeny ‘89 and Deborah Thoeny

Hugh Thornburg ‘84 and Katherine Thornburg Tony Tietz ‘69 and Jane Tietz David Titzer ‘84 and Deneen Titzer Tiffany Trusty ‘97 and Micah Trusty ‘97 John and Tanya Vail Mike Van Stone ‘86 and Teresa Van Stone Juliana Van Winkle ‘01 Samuel VanDenburgh ‘22 Meredith Vannauker ‘84 Igor Vinogradov ‘96 Bob Vogenthaler ‘68 and Patricia Vogenthaler John Voyles ‘76 and Vicky Voyles George Wagner ‘64 and Kay Wagner Joel Waldbieser ‘60 and Patricia Waldbieser Kevin Waldroup ‘03 and Sarah Waldroup Mark Weber ‘79 and Jeanne Weber Pingyun Wei ‘10 Gregory and Linda Westrup Ruth Whitehouse John Whitworth ‘60 and Margaret Whitworth keith Wieser David Wildemann ‘84 and Sue Wildemann Nathan Wiley ‘94 and Stephanie Wiley Greg Wilke ‘06 Choi Wong ‘77 and Mee Wong Geff Wood ‘87 and Susan Wood Dave Yeager ‘68 and Loretta Yeager Bob Young ‘56 and Dena Young Chad Zarse ‘05 and Emily Zarse Tom Zendzian ‘87 and Marlita Zendzian Roy Zimmerman ‘90 George Zuo ‘97 and Sue Xu ‘94

Rose and White Circle $250 to $499

Reed Adams ‘85 and Penny Adams John Adomaitis ‘73 Charlie Aimone ‘19 Dale Andrews Dean and Suzanne Apple

Remembering A Special Place As the son of Zambian parents, Anilkumar Patel (CHE, 1979) grew to deeply appreciate Rose-Hulman’s caring campus and the career opportunities that the Institute opened for him. He moved to America in 1974 at age 14, graduated high school at 15 years old, and decided to attend Rose-Hulman to study chemical engineering. “(Anil) was a very calm person who analyzed everything around him,” said his sister Asha. At Rose-Hulman, Anil thrived in the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, whose brotherhood became a big part of his life. Because the Institute and its students had such a positive influence on Anil’s life, Asha Patel and her husband, Bharat, established the Anilkumar C. Patel Scholarship Endowment to honor Anil’s legacy and “we hope this scholarship helps many others to achieve their life goals.”

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And the list keeps growing…

This year Founders Luncheon had a record breaking attendance and Chauncey Rose Society jacket presentations. New Chaucey Rose Society members recognized were Alison Bailey (EE, 2003) and Andrew Medico, Alan Bechtel (EE, 1964) and Martha Bechtel, Brad Bechtel (ME, 1992), Ed Brett (CHE, 1983) and Lorna Brett, Wes Davis (EE, 1987) and Jennifer Davis, Kevin Lanke (ECON, 1997) and Steph Lanke, Ray Lepp (ME, 1963) and Penny Lepp (both not pictured), Mark Nagy (CHE, 1980) and Gulmira Nagy (not pictured), Kelly Noel (EE, 2002) and Hans Noel, George and Sarah Novosel (not pictured), Sandor Pethes (CS, 2002) and Dinah Pethes, Chip Ray (CE, 1986) and Beth Ray, and Kevin Turpin (CE, 1983) and Cathy Turpin (both not pictured). New Chauncey Rose Society Fellows are Dave Hoecker (ME, 1969) and Susan Hoecker.

Annual Giving Circles continued

P. V. Archer ‘71 and Diane Archer James Bailey and Joycelyn Atchison Mark Bailey ‘86 and Valorie Bailey Phil Baker ‘75 and Lynn Baker Stephen Baker Tom Baker ‘92 and Krista Baker Liewei Bao ‘96 Marvin Barkes ‘63 and Linda Barkes Bill Barone ‘63 David Baty ‘09 and Sarah Baty ‘10 Jim Beck ‘61 and Carol Beck Jessica Becker Erik and Sara Bernth Glen Bickel Tab Boaz ‘79 and Teresa Boaz Greg Bolt ‘63 and Judith Bolt Don and Nancy Bonnema Don Bonness ‘62 and Susan Bonness Bill Boring ‘55 and Patsy Boring John Bowen ‘02 and Alisa Bowen ‘02 Rebecca Bowermaster ‘11 George Bowman ‘80 and Deborah Bowman Darrell Boyll ‘81 and Ann Boyll Ray Bradway ‘83 and Jerelyn Bradway Darrell and Nancy Bratt Rodney and Stacy Brooks

Raymond Broshar Allen and Judy Broughton David Brown ‘82 and Natalie Brown Mike Buccieri ‘85 and Nancy Buccieri Paul Buechler ‘76 and Jean Buechler Charles and Diane Buening Thomas Buetow ‘08 and Kenzie Buetow Gary Bullock ‘75 and Patsy Bullock Josh Burbrink ‘09 and Alison Burbrink Bob and Janet Burke John Burkey ‘79 and Stacey Burkey Bob Burwell ‘79 and Debra Burwell Scott Burwinkel ‘96 Lyman Busard ‘84 and Libby Busard Mike Cain ‘85 and Lori Cain Danna I. Carreno ‘23 Michael Cash ‘03 Michael Cassettari and Cyndi Gryniewicz Valerie and Steve Cepa Chris Chastain ‘97 and Marlo Chastain Heather and Nathan Chenette Tom and Linda Chiado Jim Chinni ‘88 and Gina Chinni Rich Christman ‘72 and Patricia Christman Eddie Chu ‘05 and Robyn Chu Leonard Clark ‘97 and Jennifer Clark Creasy Clauser Huntsman ‘13 and Kyle Huntsman

Chris Cleary ‘83 and Maria Cleary Morris Cleverley ‘62 Richard and Sharon Clouse Dave Cloutier ‘07 Larry and Cathy Cole Jim Coles ‘69 and Barbara Coles Frank Comer ‘76 and Marie Comer Michael Compton and Grace Munoz-Compton Shaun and Jennifer Cook Gary Cooper ‘75 and Jennifer Cooper Martha Cooper Victoria Copeland Pablo Corrales Lucero ‘09 John Crane ‘90 Keith and Ann Crawford Josh Cribelar ‘14 John Cross ‘72 and Kathy Cross Larry Cunningham ‘61 and Dana Cunningham Krystye Dalton Rich Daugherty ‘63 and Nancy Daugherty Diana and Bob D’Avello Lynn Degler Patricia Devlin Chris Dezelan ‘85 and Deborah Dezelan Jake Dodd ‘15 Donald Dodson ‘82 Chester Dominik ‘88

Neil Dorsey ‘13 and Anna Dorsey ‘13 Gail Dovalovsky Bob Downs ‘83 and Tami Downs Brian Drake ‘84 and Mary Drake Caleb Drake ‘13 and Rachel Drake Tyler Duffy ‘16 Khalil Dughaish ‘82 and Laura Dughaish Rebecca Dyer and Francois Mulot Jon Edmondson ‘80 and Gwendolyn Edmondson Brian Edmonson ‘06 and Ellen Edmonson Nancy Eisenbrandt Chris Emborsky ‘04 Rick Engelman ‘73 and Ida Engelman Dan English ‘88 and Lisa English Joel Ericson ‘02 and Amy Ericson Jake Esau ‘09 Bernadette and Jeff Ewen Ed Fain ‘76 and Susan Fain Jared Farmer ‘05 and Megan Farmer Jerome and Patricia Fehribach John and Cheryl Fell Yizhi Feng ‘19 Terry Fenimore ‘65 and Rose Ann Fenimore Heram and Jeanelyn Fernandez Chris Fiore and Wen Zou Clark Fischbach ‘84 and Jeanne Fischbach

Paul Fitton ‘90 and Nancy Fitton Rick Fox ‘85 Rob Frazier ‘82 and Kathleen Frazier Don Fread ‘74 and Cindy Fread Dara and Seth Gard David and Corinne Gasner Larry Gates ‘17 Bryan Gatewood ‘86 Ronnie George ‘08 Rita Ghosh Michael Goble ‘98 and Julie Park Bob Gorgol ‘78 and Nancy Gorgol Zach Gorman ‘00 Jerry Gregg ‘62 and Sharon Gregg Michael and Stacey Grellman Paul Griffith ‘83 and Tauna Griffith Gary Groff ‘70 and Nancy Groff David Grubb Robert Grubb ‘04 and Jennifer Grubb ‘03 Bob Guzzo ‘72 and Paula Guzzo Michael Hall ‘22 Steve Hall ‘83 and Margaret Hall Kathy Hammett Rene and Aaron Hankins Lowell Hardwick ‘65 and Jennifer Hardwick Mike Hawkey ‘87 and Ann Hawkey Mark Hays Daniel Helms ‘02 and Gredel Helms

Starting in fiscal year 2024, all annual giving donors giving less than $1,000 will be listed in our online Honor Roll of Donors.

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EVERY GIFT MATTERS Annual Giving Circles continued

Mike Henson ‘82 and Kathleen Henson Carl Herakovich ‘59 and Marlene Herakovich Phyllis Higginbotham Marlan Hildenbrand ‘59 and Cheryl Hildenbrand Doug Hileman ‘76 Ken Hilk ‘81 and Cheryl Hilk Daily Hill ‘79 and Maryann Hill Troy Hill ‘61 and Nancy Hill Jerrold and Holly Hochstedler Rob Hodge ‘00 and Rebecca Hodge Terry Hoffa ‘73 and Linda Hoffa T. J. Holmes ‘01 and Marisol Holmes Dan and Christine Hopkins Corey House ‘92 and Gretchen House Hua Huang ‘93 and Yi Huang ‘94 David Huey ‘93 and Suzanne Huey Joe Hutson ‘83 and Alexandra Hutson Gregory Ilich ‘85 and Connie Ilich Adam Jacob ‘96 and Kelly Jacob J. J. Jaworek ‘92 and Lisa Jaworek Sean Jessup ‘08 and Alexis Jessup Jeffrey Johann ‘85 and Carie Johann Dan Johnson ‘87 Curt Jones ‘64 and Jan Jones David Jones ‘94 and Sharon Jones Ronald and Susanne Jones Galen Kannarr ‘81 and Beryl Kannarr Drew Karnick ‘85 and Julie Karnick Mike Katz and Holly Middlekauff Kirt Keesling ‘80 and Becky Keesling Jong Kim and NaRie Suh Kenneth and Meredith Kimmerle Darren and Tacy King Donald and Becky King Jason and Mary King Bob Kipp ‘87 and Jingjing Liu Remo and Heather Kistner Nicole Klass ‘12 Mary Beth Kline Michael and Erin Kline Jeff Klingel Dan Knight ‘10 Steve Kochert ‘80 and Jamie Kochert John Kovich ‘78 and Faye Kovich Katie Kragh-Buetow ‘10 and Chris Kragh-Buetow ‘09 Steven Kuehnert Aidan Kunkle ‘01 and Hser Ner Moo Erik Larson ‘01 Glen Lash ‘72 and Jayne Lash Dan Laskowski ‘76 and Dorota Laskowski Chip Lausman ‘69 Roger and Gretchen Lautzenheiser Denny Lawson ‘64 and Celia Lawson Gary Leavitt ‘58 and Marge Leavitt Geno LeBoeuf ‘85 and Teresa LeBoeuf Bob Leipold ‘80 and Louisa Leipold Amanda Lennartz ‘07 and Martin Lennartz James and Jill Lewandowski

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Skip Lewandowski ‘82 and Beth Lewandowski Don Lewis ‘55 and Mary Lou Lewis Jianhua Li ‘98 and Xin Hu Scott Lindner ‘81 and Julie Lindner Chris Lippelt ‘16 Jessica Livingston and Michael Vastola Ryan Loftus ‘98 and Mandy Loftus ‘00 Kevin and Robbi Lollar Michelle Lollie ‘16 Jayme and Pat Longo David Loughry ‘10 Oscar Loveless ‘77 and Carol Loveless Etta Lovitt and Robert Cohen Ashley Lowe Linda Lutz Chris MacAslan ‘76 and Nancy MacAslan Chad Macy ‘97 and Regina Macy Pat Markowski Cole Marr ‘06 and Sarah Marr Jim Martin ‘57 and Joyce Martin John Martin John Martin ‘81 and Connie Martin Judith and Will Martin Mervyn Mascarenhas Michael Maxey David Maxwell ‘91 and Linda Maxwell Clara McDonald Rob McFarlan ‘89 and Deborah McFarlan Jerry McGlone ‘55 Larry McIntyre ‘86 and Beth McIntyre Randy McIntyre ‘92 Brad McKain ‘82 and Rita McKain Bill McKee ‘58 and Beverly McKee David McKinney ‘00 Jim and Melody McKinney Bob McKnight ‘64 and Patricia McKnight Emily McLendon ‘17 Kent and Diana McNeely Steve Meier ‘74 and Rebecca Meier John Meng ‘70 and Linda Meng Marvin and Barbara Mericle William Messer ‘79 and Wendy Messer Larry Michael ‘66 and Kay Michael Jim Michaels ‘60 and Nina Michaels Cory Miller ‘02 and Katie Miller ‘04 Ken and Irene Miller Skip Miller ‘74 and Janice Miller Spike Miller ‘07 and Kimberly Miller ‘06 Richard Mobley Carl Moffett ‘64 and Judy Moffett Sriram and Malia Mohan Mark Montgomery ‘75 and Phyllis Montgomery Phyllis Montgomery Eric Mooney ‘82 HD ‘03 and Lisa Mooney Daniel Moore ‘18 John Moore ‘82 and Lori Moore Kenneth Moran ‘70 Katherine Moravec ‘14 Jenny and Gregg Morris Jeff Mueller ‘76 and Susan Mueller

LEGEND: ’00 – Alumnus/ae class year

Jenny Mueller Lenny Muhlenkamp ‘93 and Bridget Muhlenkamp Eric Murray ‘84 James and Melody Murray Kim Murray ‘11 John Myers ‘71 David Nagel ‘75 Jonathan Nall ‘98 and Dawn Nall ‘99 Richard Neal ‘86 and Peggy Neal James and Frances Nees Tom Nehmzow ‘66 and Mary Nehmzow Brent Nemeth ‘98 John and Jane Nichols Mike Nickelson ‘03 and Eva Nickelson ‘03 Jordan Nielson ‘12* and Ali Nielson Ashlee Noland ‘16 Lisa and Fred Norton Andrew Novotny ‘20 Leif and Anneliese Nulsen Ann Marie O’Brien Thomas and Shannon O’Connell Heather O’Hearn ‘04 Randy Olson ‘73 Miriam Orelup Chuck Ormsby ‘92 and Lori Ormsby Troy and Brenda Page Monica Paik ‘15 Jon Papp ‘10 Kenneth Patricibee ‘00 and Brandi Patricibee Charlotte and Hunter Patrick Jeff Pauls ‘79 and Lisa Pauls Jennifer and William Payne Turner Perkins ‘18 and Gabriele Razma ‘18 Lee Peters ‘67 and Sally Peters Trent Peyton ‘89 and Joan Peyton Megan Phillips ‘20 Bob Pittman ‘72 and Carol Pittman Scott Plumlee ‘87 Michael Poisel ‘90 and Marianne Poisel Adam Porter ‘02 and Clinton Bayman Gary and Jeanette Pratt Tyler Price ‘08 and Carolyn Price Don Privett ‘72 Jerry Qiu ‘18 Scott E. Racop Gary Rader ‘75 and Ann Rader John and Brenda Raley Bill Ransbottom ‘75 and Vickie Ransbottom Mike and Ann Rarick Sam Reed ‘81 and JoAn Reed Kevin Rees ‘81 and Irma Rees Merle Rice ‘63 and Beatrice Rice Steve Richey ‘77 and Debra Richey Charlie Ricker and Braden Lanter Nathan Ritchie ‘56

Andy Roach ‘79 and Lisa Roach Keith Roberts ‘71 Rachel Roberts ‘08 and Craig Roberts Tom Robison ‘69 and Delores Robison Adam Romeiser Eddie and Mary Romeu Matthieu and Ariana Royer Michael Rubin ‘96 and Marci Van Gilder-Rubin Jerry Russell ‘68 and Linda Russell Matthew and Debra Ryan Joe Salisbury ‘11 David Schaub ‘84 and Susan Schaub Elaine Schaudt ‘14 Bill and Patricia Schmalzl Ken Schmidt ‘93 Bill Schott ‘74 and Mary Schott Stephen Schueth ‘18 Melissa Schwenk ‘12 David Seabrook ‘71 and Sue Seabrook Clif Shillcutt ‘88 and Janice Shillcutt Jon Shoemaker ‘78 and Debra Shoemaker Katie Shonk ‘05 Tom Short ‘90 and Kristi Short Nancy and Bill Shriner Dave Skolnik ‘68 and Carol Skolnik Shaun Slisher ‘96 and Heather Slisher Nelson Smiley ‘68 and Esther Smiley David Smith ‘76 and Shelley Smith David Smith ‘92 and Ann Smith Dominick Smith ‘01 Donna Smith Joel Smith ‘02 and Silvana Smith Rodney Smith ‘73 and Janet Kemink Anthony Smithson ‘02 and Sarah Smithson Joe Snyder ‘62 and Marcia Snyder Lee Sorrell ‘87 Charles Spivey ‘97 and Myra Tabb Jim Squire ‘80 Leonard L. St. Clair Charles Statler ‘17 John Stovall ‘74 and Therese Stovall Fred Strietelmeier ‘70 and Sondra Strietelmeier Andrew and JoAnna Stroh Tom Suelflow ‘88 Andy Sullivan ‘02 and Geni Sullivan ‘04 Ray Summerlot ‘74 and Debbie Summerlot Maarij and Samreen Syed Robert Synko ‘82 Dave Szczepanek ‘69 and Paula Szczepanek Gary Tate ‘58 and Carolyn Tate Travis Tatlock ‘14

Jared Tatum ‘00 and Natalie Tatum Gail and Jim Teegarden Scott Terek ‘89 Tom Terry ‘64 and Pat Terry Dave Thoman ‘80 and Wendy Thoman Martin and Jody Thomas Steve Tiek ‘75 and Cynthia Tiek Lawrence and Deborah Timko Chuck Tommey ‘91 and Theresa Tommey Kim and Kathleen Tracy Patty Trifone Derek Trobaugh ‘06 and Lynn Trobaugh Jack Tubbs ‘87 and Tami Tubbs Dale Turner ‘76 and Janet Turner Tim Voll ‘88 and Donna Voll John and Anne Vollbrecht Lynn Vornheder ‘91 Mike Wadsworth ‘65 and Molly Wadsworth Paul Wafzig Tracy Walkup ‘74 and Karen Walkup Fangyuan Wang ‘18 Bob Waterman ‘70 and Kathleen Waterman Eric Waters ‘01 and April Waters Ross and Kara Weatherman Chuck Webb ‘67 and Eileen Webb Anna Weber ‘16 Dale Wedel ‘86 and Michele Wedel Tad Wells ‘78 and Lori Wells George Wence ‘53 Brant Whitaker ‘09 J.T. Whitaker ‘18 Michael White ‘84 and Annette White Steven White ‘09 Terry White ‘73 Lester and Mary Lynne Wiggins John and Connie Wilcox Rick Wilhelm ‘91 and Judy Wilhelm Tom Wilhoite ‘66 and Kathleen Wilhoite Joe Williams ‘55 and Midge Williams Nick Willing ‘79 and Susan Willing Dale Willman ‘72* and Chris Willman Gregory C. Winchester Robert Wise Matt Wittstein ‘06 and Christina Wittstein Deann Wolfe Michael and Amy Wollowski Daniel Wolodkiewicz ‘82 and Janet Wolodkiewicz Larry Wood ‘85 Gary Wooddell ‘76 and Marilyn Wooddell Angela Ying and John Ruhland Joyce Young Jake Zoss ‘06 Alan and Andrea Zuber

Recognizing annual gifts of $250 or more from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. Donors making contributions less than $250 are listed online at www.rose-hulman.edu/honorrollofdonors.

HD’00 – Honorary degree recipient

*Deceased

EVERY GIFT MATTERS

Corporate and Foundation Support ACP Foundation American Airlines American Endowment Foundation American Online Giving Foundation ARCO National Construction Company Inc Automotive Insight LLC Ayco Charitable Foundation Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund MA Baumgardt Family Foundation, Inc. Belden Inc Bon Appetit Bowen Engineering Corporation Foundation Bresler Foundation Bureau of Motor Vehicles CAF America Caresoft Global Incorporated Caterpillar Foundation Caterpillar Incorporated CAV Engineering Cless Family Foundation Cleveland Cliffs Incorporated Collins Aerospace an RTX Business

Conru Foundation Cook Medical LLC Cummins Business Services Cummins Incorporated David and Linda Swain Foundation Dayton Foundation Depository Inc Digital Mobile Innovations LLC Donald W. Scott Foundation Duane Wilder Foundation Incorporated Edgile Elevate Ventures Eli Lilly and Company Enjet Aero Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Geraldine C & Emory M Ford Foundation Goldman Sachs Philanthropy FundThe Strech Fund Greater Cincinnati Foundation Greater Horizons Gregory L. Gibson Charitable Foundation, Inc. Grove City College Hansen - Furnas Foundation Incorporated

Recognizing annual gifts from corporations and foundations of $1,000 or more from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

Here to Serve Others a NJ Non-Profit Corp Independent Charitable Gift Fund Independent Colleges of Indiana Inc. Indiana Chemical Trust International Paper Company Jeffrey S Snyder O.D. Associates, P.C. John P. and Lawrence J. Giacoletto Foundation Johnson County Community Foundation, Inc. Kern Family Foundation Inc. Kiewit Finance Group Incorporated Lilly Endowment Incorporated Lockheed Martin Mac Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc. Marathon Petroleum Company Marion Body Works Incorporated Max and Jacqueline Gibson Foundation Maxon Foundation

McGregor Student Fund Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation Morgan Stanley Global Impact Fund (Gift) National Christian Foundation Carolinas National Philanthropic Trust Naval Surface Warfare Center North American Lighting North American Stainless Norwalk Havoc Robot League NRK Inc Oakley Foundation Incorporated Oscar Baur Foundation OTC Industrial Technologies PayPal Charitable Giving Fund Reliable MicroSystems Renaissance Charitable Foundation Incorporated Robert & Elaine Pott Foundation Schneider Electric USA Incorporated Schwab Charitable Fund Southern Cross

St. Louis Community Foundation Steel Dynamics Incorporated Students for the Exploration and Development of Space USA Templeton Coal Company Inc The Giving Block The Lookout Foundation, Inc. The Montage Foundation Thompson Thrift Construction Inc Toyota of Terre Haute U S Charitable Gift Trust United Way of Central Indiana University of Illinois Foundation Vanguard Charitable Endowment Vigo Engineering LLC Wabash Valley Community Foundation Wessler Engineering Weston Wabash Foundation Wilkinson Goeller Modesitt Wilkinson and Drummy LLP WolfSpeed Incorporated Your Cause LLC

Providing the Tools to Get the Job Done Milwaukee Tools has become a Diamond Corporate Partner for the institute, supporting the next generation of technical leaders and innovators — many of whom have become employees and interns with the growing manufacturing company. This support has included a donation of more than $50,000 in innovative tools for the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Rose-Hulman competition and project teams in the Branam and Kremer Innovation Centers.

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This group gives alumni, alumni athletes, parents, faculty and staff, and friends of the institute a way to join together in support of current and future Rose-Hulman student-athletes. Recognizing annual gifts from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

Varsity R Club Patrons This list includes gifts totaling $250 or more to the Varsity R Club from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.

1888 Circle

Rosie Circle

1888 is the first year Rose-Hulman participated in intercollegiate athletics.

Rosie the Elephant first appeared in 1923, rallying the Fightin’ Engineers to a 19-0 victory over Indiana State University in the homecoming football game.

Hall of Fame: $5,000 and above All-American: $2,500 to $4,999 All-Conference: $1,000 to $2,499

Gold: $500 to $999 Silver: $250 to $499 Bronze: $100 to $249

1888 CIRCLE

ROSIE CIRCLE

Hall of Fame

All-Conference

Gold

Gary and Elizabeth Hadler

Jim and Pam Bertoli Bruce Dougan ‘76 Roger Edelbrock ‘78 and Michelle Edelbrock Bob Failing ‘52 and Marlene Failing Patrick Grace ‘00 and Kelley Grace John Gregor ‘82 and Michelle Gregor Ray Jirousek ‘70 David and Janet Lange Kevin Lanke ‘97 and Steph Lanke Gary Pohl ‘85 and Tonya Pohl Christopher and Karen Reynolds Todd and Cynthia Rogers Lawrence and Stacey Schwartz Rick Stamper ‘85 and Anne Stamper Michael and Joyce Stenger Angie Strawmyer Jeff Trang ‘83 and Dianna Trang Jack Wickham ‘80 and Beth Wickham Rodney and Kathy Wittich

Simon Blair Mitch Borcherding and Carol Valentine Ryan and Karen Brimberry Nathan and Stephanie Butler Mark and Teresa Christiansen Tim Cindric ‘90 HD ‘21 and Megan Cindric Koby Close ‘17 Dennis Dierckman ‘75 and Joan Dierckman Dragan Djuric and Branka Djuric-Svorcan Vuk Djuric David Finfrock ‘76 and Carolyn Reeh Julie Fisher ‘12 and Eric Fisher Erik Hayes ‘97 and Mel Hayes Jim and Pam Hegarty Sean and Amy Helliwell Bob Hopkins ‘85 and Dianna Hopkins Matt Jensen ‘06 and Sherry Jensen John Katzbeck ‘67 John Lacheta ‘91 and Cheryl Lacheta Alvin Lee Garrett Manship ‘17 Jenna Martinek ‘14 Foster McMasters ‘70 Kali Nordquist ‘16 Andrew Oakley ‘11 Keith and Laura Oliger

$5,000 and above Brent Mewhinney ‘84 and Rhonda Mewhinney Barry Schneider ‘90 and Verna Schneider Chris Trapp ‘86 and Christine Trapp

All-American

$2,500 to $4,999 Matt Baumgart ‘05 Jack Fenoglio ‘59 and Margo Fenoglio Kiley E. McKee ‘23 Mike McKee ‘84 and JoAnne McKee Dana Peirson ‘06 and Jonathan Peirson Paul Price ‘87 and Kelley Price Floyd Yager ‘89 and Kristin Yager

$1,000 to $2,499

$500 to $999

Robert and Barbara Orbeta Richard and Lucia Peters Benjamin and Erica Rodriguez Dave Schluneker ‘08 and Alex Schluneker ‘08 Gary and Cary Sheerin Travis Soyer ‘01 and Megan Soyer Troy Stapleton ‘06 and Amanda Stapleton ‘06 Chad Steider ‘06 and Stephanie Steider ‘08 Andrew Tochterman ‘01 and Sarah Tochterman Mike Van Stone ‘86 and Teresa Van Stone Chris Wheatley ‘95 and Denise Wheatley

Silver

$250 to $499 Charlie Aimone ‘19 Ronald and Noreen Bickel Rebecca Bowermaster ‘11 Darrell Boyll ‘81 and Ann Boyll Lyman Busard ‘84 and Libby Busard Mike Cain ‘85 and Lori Cain Michael Cash ‘03 Nick Corkill ‘09 and Amanda Corkill ‘10 Keith and Ann Crawford Tom Curry ‘67 and Carla Curry

Our Cup Runneth Over Varsity R Club support has helped Rose-Hulman maintain one of the most successful athletic programs at the NCAA Division III level. The Fightin’ Engineers earned the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference’s Commissioner’s Cup for all-around sports supremacy and men’s all-sports trophy for the 2022-23 academic year. HCAC championships were achieved in men’s soccer, cross country, swimming and diving, and indoor and outdoor track and field, along with women’s golf and indoor track and field.

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HD’00 – Honorary degree recipient

*Deceased

Jake Dodd ‘15 Kris France ‘16 Jerrold and Holly Hochstedler T. J. Holmes ‘01 and Marisol Holmes Dan and Christine Hopkins Darren and Tacy King Jason and Mary King Michael and Erin Kline Liz Krasowski ‘09 and Matthew Krasowski Amanda Lennartz ‘07 and Martin Lennartz James and Jill Lewandowski Margaret Ludwig Katherine Moravec ‘14 Jordan Nielson ‘12* and Ali Nielson Thomas and Shannon O’Connell Troy and Brenda Page Turner Perkins ‘18 and Gabriele Perkins ‘18 Sam Reed ‘81 and JoAn Reed Logan Ryan ‘14 Matthew and Debra Ryan Stephen Schueth ‘18 Ray Summerlot ‘74 and Debbie Summerlot Art Sutton ‘56 and Virginia Sutton Steve Swanson ‘86 Steve Tiek ‘75 and Cynthia Tiek Bob Walker ‘80 and Teresa Walker J.T. Whitaker ‘18 John and Connie Wilcox Dave Yeager ‘68 and Loretta Yeager

EVERY GIFT MATTERS

THANK YOU TO LAST YEAR’S

CHALLENGERS President Coons

10k

Dave Hummel (’80 CHE) and Jane Hummel

20k

Dana Peirson (’06 CHE, ECON) and Jon Peirson

5k

Lyle Carlson (’91 CPE)

10k

Franky Levinson (’03 ME) and Becky Levinson (’05 CHE)

10k

Frank Huff

5k

President’s Cabinet

5k

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rose-hulman.edu/givingday

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