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Extending the Personal Touch
I n d i a n a U n i v e r s i t y – P u r d u e U n i v e r s i t y F o r t Wa y n e
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Tee TimeAlumni Relations is
sponsoring its fourth annual beginners’ golf
outing for women.
Bases Loaded The IPFW Alumni
Association anticipates a homerun with its second
annual Fort Wayne TinCaps social event.
Genois Young Wilson, B.A. ’74, became Fort Wayne’s first female firefighter in 1979. Her chief role with the department was as a fire inspector. Here, she teaches fire safety lessons to a group of hearing-impaired students at Maplewood Elementary School in 1980.
Linda Rulka t Guest Contributor
No journey through life is smooth; problems always
arise. When problems stop us dead in our tracks,
we must find other routes to avoid the obstacles.
Sometimes it takes generations of travelers to move
mountains one stone at a time; IPFW’s legacy is rich
with stories of alumni and students who have helped
move mountains.
Fighting Fires, Blazing Trails Molly Williams was the first known female
firefighter in the United States, according to the
2000 PBS documentary, Test of Courage: The Making of a Firefighter. She fought fires in a calico
dress and a checkered apron. She was as tough
as any man in New York City’s Oceanus Engine
Company Firehouse, as evidenced by her assistance
in dragging the pumper engine through the deep
drifts of an 1818 blizzard. Williams was also an
African American slave.
More than a century later, Genois Young Wilson,
B.A.’74, graduated from the Fort Wayne Fire
Academy in 1979, becoming the city’s first female
firefighter. The sociology graduate learned how to
drag a 100-pound dummy, run with a charged fire
hose, climb 75-foot ladders, and leap to an airbag
three floors below. Trust and respect for fellow
firefighters was the most important lesson. “We
knew we might have to save each other. It was
surreal training and dangerous,” she says. “Someone
may see something you don’t, and you may need to
act quickly to avoid a catastrophe.”
Despite the physical rigors of her firefighter
training, there were some challenges on the job that
Wilson was unprepared for. “People were not sure
they were ready for me,” she says, recalling mixed
emotions from family, friends, and co-workers. “My
father did not know if I should be trying to do this; one
of my friends was angry and became alienated; some
firefighters were resistant and distant. However, some
were supportive, and we remain friends to this day.”
There were also the small details for Wilson—no
uniforms or dorms for women. A tailor had to nip
and stitch a man’s uniform until it fit Wilson’s petite
frame. While other graduates headed to firehouses,
she hit the streets as a fire inspector.
Wilson spent the next 19 years as a trailblazer
with the Fort Wayne Fire Department, helping to
transition females into firehouses and assisting in
the development of fire safety education programs
that still serve the Fort Wayne community. She
eventually retired as district chief in 1995, but she
continued her public service as a probation officer
with the Allen County Superior Court.
Eventually, Wilson managed a pioneering
The Art of Moving Mountains
IPFW
In a League of Their Own
Presented by Steel Dynamics
Party at the RiverCelebrate Fort Wayne’s
rivers on June 26. A full day of family fun followed by an evening rock concert
and fireworks. Be there!
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Fore Ladies Only:Annual Women’s BeginnerGolf OutingMay 25, 5:30 p.m.
Shoaff Park Golf Course
6401 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne
Played once but put your clubs away? Is the boss telling you to entertain clients at your golf outing? Not sure about the rules, the protocol, the etiquette of it all? Then this event is for you! Come gain confidence at this non-stressful, ladies-only golf outing sponsored by the IPFW Alumni Association and WAJI Majic 95.1 FM. It’s specifically designed for beginners who may have swung the clubs only a few times. The evening includes dinner by Chick-fil-A, a gift from Vera Bradley, lessons by golf pros, a rules handout, and plenty of laughter. Plus, members of the IPFW women’s golf team will be at the tees and greens to give you helpful tips and pointers. Register now by calling Alumni Relations at 260-481-6807.
IPFW Alumni Night Out with the Fort Wayne TinCapsJune 17, 6 p.m., Parkview Field,
1301 Ewing Street, Fort Wayne
Join the IPFW Alumni Association as we venture to Parkview Field to watch the Fort Wayne TinCaps take on
the Dayton Dragons. Enjoy a picnic with fellow alumni at Parkview Field’s Picnic Terrace Area (located on the first base side of the ballpark) and receive an IPFW gift! IPFW Athletic Director Tommy Bell and members of the IPFW men’s basketball coaching staff will be present to mingle, shake hands, and sign autographs. The ballpark will host Jake the Diamond Dog as well. It’s also “Thirsty Thursday,” meaning drink specials throughout the park. Finally, the game will be followed by a special Thursday night post-game fireworks show as the TinCaps play their final home game of the first half of their season. The cost is $20 per adult ticket and $15 per ticket for children 7 and under. The ticket price covers an unlimited-portion picnic dinner, featuring a choice of four entrées, four side dishes, soft drinks, and dessert from 6–7:30 p.m. Call Alumni Relations at 260-481-6807 to purchase your ticket today!
Fourth of July Alumni and Friends Rooftop PartyJuly 4, 6–11 p.m., IPFW’s Parking
Garage #1 (by Helmke Library)
Plan to bring your chairs, cameras, snacks, and your best “ooos and “ahhs” for the city’s great fireworks display.
The entrance fee is $5 per carload, and it guarantees the closest spot to see the fireworks without trees and lights obstructing the view. Check out the Alumni Relations Web page at www.ipfw.edu/alumni or call 260-481-6807 formore information.
Upcoming Alumni Events
IPFW Alumni NewsletterUniversity Relations and Communications
IPFW Alumni Newsletter is published four times a year by University Relations and Communications.
Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne t 2101 East Coliseum Boulevard t Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499 t 260-481-6807 t www.ipfw.edu/alumni
Irene Walters, Executive Director, University Relations and Communications
Kimberly Wagner, Director, Alumni Relations
IPFW is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access University. 4-10-598
FREEFourth of July Rooftop Party
Admittance(for one carload)
Use this coupon to receive FREE admittance to the Fourth of July Rooftop Party for one carload.
Each car will receive a $5 coupon from Pizza Hut!
Good for July 4, 2010
and only for IPFW’s Parking Garage #1 Fourth of July Rooftop Party.
Must be original coupon. No copies will be accepted.
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Tapestry: A Day for WomenOn April 23, more than 1,400 men and women heard Sandra Lee’s inspiring life story. They learned tips on how to make their lives simpler and more fulfilling as well. Lee is the editor-in-chief of Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade magazine, the host of two highly rated television shows on the Food Network (the multi Emmy-nominated Semi-Homemade Cooking and Sandra’s Money Saving Meals), and the New York Times best-selling author of 17 books. The event raised money for the Parkview Tapestry Endowed Scholarship Fund, which assists women at IPFW who are majoring in either the health sciences or the natural sciences.
Recent Alumni Events
ipfwriverfest.orgInd iana Univers i ty–Purdue Univers i ty Fort Wayne
Celebrate the River!Celebrate the River!
Rock the River!Rock the River!
Party at the River!Party at the River!
Bands. Libations. Fire.
Family Fun. Music. Art. Food.
Presented by Steel Dynamics
Indiana–Purdue Student Government AssociationThe Allen County Board of CommissionersLutheran Health NetworkIndiana Michigan Power
Parkview HealthSweetwaterTower BankSwiss ReNIPSCOWANE‐TV
Sponsors:
WAJI‐FMWXKE‐FMPunch FilmsPoseidon Barge Corp.City of Fort WayneThe Pier Place
4-10-597
June 26 –Morning til night!
Clockwise, from top left: 1. Sandra Lee, Tapestry 2010 keynote speaker. 2. Tapestry 2010 scholarship recipients: Denise Wells, Accalia Marie King, Stephanie Gondell, and Kamalpreet Chera (Not pictured: Connie Herron). 3. A model participates in a fashion show sponsored by Jophiel. 4. Tapestry 2010 got a new look with a pink and green theme. 5. Betty Stein, Tapestry 2010 dedication honoree.
Easter Basket Delivery
Alumni directors from eight northeast Indiana colleges and universities collaborated to collect more than 1,600 Easter baskets for the children of SCAN (Stop Child Abuse and Neglect) clients. SCAN’s sole mission is to eliminate child abuse and neglect through family services, education, and community partnerships. SCAN serves 13 counties in northern Indiana. Thank you to all of the alumni and community members who donated baskets for these children.
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program for juvenile offenders—a program that
brought family and siblings into the rehabilitation
process. Today, she works as a unit care assistant for
Parkview Hospital’s Surgical Admissions Unit.
Wilson reflects on her accomplishments with
understandable pride, and she is quick to point out
IPFW played a major role in her achievements. “Those
classes made me bolder and more willing to try new
things.” That bold approach continues with her ongoing
involvement in the community. “ . . . I always hope that
somehow, even if I don’t see it myself, I’ve made a
difference.”
Raising the Bar Helen Keller graduated from Radcliffe College in
1904, becoming the first deaf-blind person to earn a
bachelor’s degree. Afterward, her life journey included
a 1949 trip to Fort Wayne, where she helped raise
seed money for the Allen County League for the Blind.
Today, the organization is known as the League for the
Blind and Disabled.
More than a century after Keller earned her degree,
Megan Sturges, B.S. ’10, became the first deaf
student to graduate from the IPFW/Parkview Nursing
Program. As a nursing student, she received pivotal
support from the League, IPFW’s Services for Students
with Disabilities, and IPFW’s Department of Nursing.
Sturges’ determination and optimistic spirit was what
determined her success.
Sturges had
considered other
career options,
sometimes with
a dash of humor.
“I thought it
would be a great
career to work on
teeth, especially
because I was
deaf,” she says. “I
figured I wouldn’t
have to worry
about trying to
hear what people
were saying because they wouldn’t be able to talk if I
was working in their mouth.”
Ultimately, she chose nursing. Before applying to
the university’s competitive nursing program, she met
with Chair and Professor Carol Sternberger and other
faculty to discuss the accommodations necessary for
school and in the professional world. As a student, she
would have access to an amplified stethoscope, an
interpreter, and a note taker. The amplified stethoscope
would travel with her into the professional world; the
interpreter and the note taker would not.
Sturges proudly shares that her deafness was not
an issue during the nursing program’s applicant review
process and that she received no special enrollment
consideration. Difficult course requirements were no
walk in the park, but for Sturges, the real challenge was
the absence of another deaf nursing student with whom
she could share experiences. “As a graduate of the
Indiana School for the Deaf, I was used to being around
deaf teachers and students on a daily basis,” she says.
“I was also used to the culture of the deaf community.
It was difficult for me to adjust to a ‘hearing’ learning
environment at first.”
IPFW’s nursing program helped Sturges navigate
bumpy roads, including one facility’s refusal to accept
her for hands-on clinical training. Parkview Hospital
subsequently welcomed her. When reflecting on this,
Sturges draws on pragmatic wisdom that comes with
experience. “I know after graduation, I will encounter
other facilities that will discriminate against me because
of my deafness and will choose not to hire me because
of the perceived liability risk. I know they are fearful and
do not understand there are accommodations to assist
deaf people,” she says. “I will use this opportunity to
advocate for the deaf community and educate facilities
about deafness.”
Sturges gratefully acknowledges IPFW’s positive
impact on her educational and professional journey.
“I have become a stronger person because I learned
how to ignore those who do not believe in my ability
to become a nurse just because I am deaf,” she says.
“I realize that fear and ignorance are the reasons for
people doubting my abilities.” Sturges’ most valuable
lesson as an IPFW student is simple: “follow your heart
and chase your dreams.”
‘We Are Safe’ In just minutes, Haiti’s devastating earthquake in
January 2010 crumbled cities and towns, most notably
the capital, Port-au-Prince. Thousands were left dead or
homeless.
News of the destruction stretched across the globe,
as Haitians and the families and friends of missionaries
in Haiti struggled with limited information regarding
the safety of loved ones. Nearly 2,000-miles away, two
IPFW students and their families waited to hear the
words, “We are safe.”
Lyndy Bazile, a freshman fine arts major, never
heard these words from her Haitian-born father’s two
aunts. Bazile’s family has ministered in Haiti for years,
but this tragedy was epic. Her father and mother
immediately sprang into action and headed to Port-
au-Prince with 2,000 pounds of relief supplies. Bazile
worked on fundraising efforts in Fort Wayne, helping
to organize a benefit art auction at Old Crown Coffee
Roasters. The $5,000 raised went directly to survivors
for food and supplies.
Bazile has moved many figurative stones since the
earthquake, and she now has a deeper respect for the
human spirit. “ . . . somehow, even after all that, the
Haitian people can smile and sing and survive,” she
says. “We rarely witness that kind of strength here
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Wilson has led a distinguished public service career, from Fort Wayne firefighter to Allen County probation officer to a unit care assistant at Parkview Hospital.
Freshman fine arts major Lyndy Bazile, with her Haitian-born father, Eddy, organized a benefit art auction at Old Crown Coffee Roasters for Haitian earthquake relief efforts. The event raised $5,000.
Megan Sturges, B.S. ’10, became the first deaf student to graduate from the IPFW/Parkview Nursing Program.
“I will use this opportunity
to advocate for the deaf
community and educate
facilities about deafness.”Megan Sturges, B.S. ’10
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because we don’t have that kind of pain . . . to see who
people are at their core, when they have absolutely nothing
is rare. And with the Haitians you can see that. You can see
that at the core of humanity, there is good.”
Max Touloute, a sophomore civil engineering major,
did not hear from his parents and siblings in Haiti for
nearly 24 hours. The call finally came: “We are safe.” He
was amazed by how many people at IPFW reached out to
support him and participate in fundraising efforts.
Touloute worked with the IPFW men’s soccer team,
of which he is a member, and the equestrian club to sell
T-shirts and paper hearts on and off campus. Collectively,
they raised nearly $1,200.
Touloute continues to send donated items and money
to his father’s church in Haiti, and he hopes to visit soon
and help with the recovery efforts. Once he has a college
degree and work experience, he says he wants to return
to Haiti and contribute to the nation’s future. “Now we
have the pieces to put the nation back together and
make it better than it was when this thing happened,” he
says. “It is time to get working to make things better for
everyone in the country.”
In his reflection on adversity, American author William
Faulkner wrote, “The man who removes a mountain
begins by carrying away small stones.” Wilson, Sturges,
Bazile, and Touloute have carried their share of stones
and then some, leaving smaller mountains for travelers
who follow in their paths.
I P F W
Women’s Tennis Advances to NCAA Tournament
Three-time Summit League Player of the Year Amy Recht’s come-from-behind win at number-one singles made
IPFW history on April 24, as the Mastodon women’s tennis team fought off a talented Oral Roberts squad, downing
the Golden Eagles 4–2 to earn a spot among the nation’s best in next month’s NCAA Division I Tournament.
After shutting out Southern Utah a day earlier, IPFW carried the momentum into the championship match
against Oral Roberts, erasing the memories of a disappointing loss in the tournament final a year ago and
securing the program’s first-ever conference championship and NCAA Tournament bid.
Returning home as champions of The Summit League tournament, as well as regular season conference
champions, the Mastodons will now hit the practice court. The Dons have won their last 21 matches, with their
last loss coming more than two months ago on February 12. The team is 24–5 on the season as it heads into
the NCAA Championships, where it will face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on May 14.
Athletic Scholarship Fund Begins Spring Drive
IPFW Athletics has kicked off its annual spring fundraising drive for the Mastodon
Athletic Scholarship Fund.
The MASF is the primary tool used by Athletics to raise scholarship dollars for
IPFW student-athletes. As the cost of education continues to soar, the need to
increase donations through the MASF keeps Athletics strong and competitive.
MASF members have played an important role in helping IPFW achieve
successes both on and off the court. This past season, the women’s volleyball team won The Summit League
Tournament and qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the first-time ever. The men’s basketball team
continued its streak of breaking or tying school records for wins at the NCAA Division I level and ended the
year with a winning record for the first time in D-I school history. IPFW Athletics also features the two-time
defending Summit League women’s tennis Player of the Year, junior Amy Recht.
Even more impressive are the off-court accomplishments by IPFW student-athletes. IPFW is closing in on
its seventh consecutive year with a departmental grade-point average above 3.0. Two Mastodon programs
(women’s volleyball and men’s cross country) have been recognized by the NCAA for being in the Top 10 in
the nation in academic progress (APR).
Hundreds of IPFW student-athletes have appeared on The Summit League’s All-Academic Teams and
Commissioner’s List of Academic Excellence, and student-athletes continue to give back countless hours to
the IPFW community through charitable works and community engagement.
“Increasing the funding of the Mastodon Athletic Scholarship Fund is crucial to the continued growth and
success of our athletics programs,” says IPFW Director of Athletics Tommy Bell. “Please remember that you
can make a difference no matter how big or small your gift may be.”
To become a member of the MASF, please contact the IPFW Athletic Development Office at 260-481-6894.
Front row, from left: Assistant Coach Monica Purice, Raquel Vescovi, and Yuka Kobayashi. Back row, from left: Head Coach Eric Burns, Amy Recht, Alex Forsyth, Katie Brien, Alexa Rang, Ingrid Ballus, and Assistant Coach Mark Recht.
Sophomore civil engineering major and Haitian native Max Touloute worked with the IPFW men’s soccer team and the equestrian club to sell T-shirts and paper hearts for Haitian earthquake relief efforts. Collectively, they raised nearly $1,200.
IPFW Class Notes
1970Edward E. BeckB.A., economics, of Shambaugh, Kast, Beck & Williams LLP, was included in the 2010 edition of Best Lawyers in America.
1971Donald K. BobayA.A.S., architectural technology, was appointed the managing partner of All-Division Commercial Building Products and Services.
1972Marty KleberA.S., business; B.S., organizational leadership and supervision (1994), of Lutheran Health Network, was selected as the nominating chairman and government liaison by the Northeast Indiana Chapter of the American Payroll Association as their nominating chair.
1974Greg FahlB.A., sociology, of Orizon Real Estate, received the Outstanding Service Award for 2009 by the Fort Wayne Area Association of Realtors.
1975Margaret SturmB.S.Ed., the relationship manager for the Private Client Group’s Charitable and Endowment Services at National City, was elected to the board of directors for the Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana–Michiana.
1977Brenda ValliereA.S., dental hygiene, will receive the Beulah K. Spencer New Member Service Award from the Alliance of the American Dental Association at the alliance’s national
conference. The award is given to members who make outstanding contributions and who exemplify outstanding leadership and volunteer spirit through excellence in service.
1978Deborah Andrews A.A.S., nursing, was promoted to the director level at Reliv International.
Lynn HuettB.S., nursing, joined Garrett Family Medicine as a nurse practitioner.
David R. YoungM.S.Ed., was hired as vice president of Independent Alliance Banks Inc., the holding company for Grabill Bank and MarkleBank.
1980Colleen Zurcher-McGauranB.A., music, was hired as a therapist by LifeWorks Counseling & Consulting Inc.
1982James AschlimanB.S.Ed.; M.S.Ed. (1997), was elected to the Blue Jacket Inc. board of directors.
1984Glenda ErvinsB.A., sociology, has been named the regional coordinator of the IPFW Twenty-first Century Scholars program.
Jon HavensB.S., geology, was hired as the marketing and product knowledge coordinator by Erie Haven.
1986Thomas J. Markle MBA, of Barrett & McNagny, was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2010 edition of Best Lawyers in America in employee benefits law.
1987Leslie Remenschneider, A.S., nursing, joined NorthEastern Group Realty.
1988Kurt WebberA.A.S., electronic technology; B.S., electronic technology (1992), joined API Alliance Inc. as the sales and business development manager.
1989Carole PetersonM.S.Ed., was selected to the 2008–09 Lactation Consultant Hall of Excellence. The program recognizes lactation consultants who exemplify best practices, hard work, and outstanding dedication.
1990Todd BauerB.S., building construction technology, the founder and principal of ForeSight Consulting LLC, was selected to serve on the Education Committee of the Indiana Land Title Association for 2010.
Tad MarshA.G.S., general studies, was elected as first vice president of The Building Contractors Association of Northeast Indiana.
1991Shawn ReynoldsB.A., music education, won the instrumental contest at the New Mexico (Celtic) State Championship and Feis.
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1993Eric SteenmanB.S., business, was promoted to vice president and commercial loan officer in commercial banking by Lake City Bank.
1995A. Roxanne GreggB.S., chemistry, director of the regional Upward Bound Program at IPFW, was named the incoming president for the Indiana TRiO Association.
1996Steve HoffmanB.A., history and political science, was selected by Community Action of Northeast Indiana to be the new executive director.
1997Chris DouseB.A., communication, was named the director for multicultural services at IPFW’s Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs.
John WhiteA.S., nursing, community health coordinator at Cameron Memorial Hospital, achieved Certified Diabetes Educator status.
1998Casey ScheurichB.S., business, is a shareholder and director at Dulin, Ward & DeWald.
1999Denise L. Marrcertificate, dental assisting, of Fort Wayne Smiles, completed a higher-education course on neuromuscular diseases and disorders at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies.
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Kimberly WhiteB.G.S., general studies, was hired as a loan originator by Blue Water Mortgage.
2000Rodney C. OverlanderMBA, senior health care architect at MartinRiley, was awarded board certification by the American College of Healthcare Architects.
Brock D. RauchB.A., communication, joined Tower Bank as a vice president and mortgage manager.
2001Michael DouglassB.S.P.A., public affairs, opened Douglass Law Firm LLC in the Fifth Third Metro Center.
Beverly GoffA.S., organizational leadership and supervision; B.S., organizational leadership and supervision (2004), co-owner of Northern Insurance, passed the Indiana Life and Health licensing exam.
2002Shubitha KeverB.A., political science, was named the academic specialist in the regional Upward Bound Program at IPFW.
Lori RemenickyB.S., accounting, of National Tube Form, was selected as membership chair by The Northeast Indiana Chapter of the American Payroll Association.
2003Matt LeyA.G.S., general studies; A.S., organizational leadership and supervision (2007); B.G.S., general studies (2009), was hired as the operations manager of current fire protection by Current Mechanical.
2004Cassie M. StricklerA.S., dental hygiene, of Fort Wayne Smiles, completed a higher-education course on neuromuscular diseases and disorders at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies.
Nathan DelagrangeB.S.Ed., of Staker Mortgage Consulting LLC, was promoted to portfolio manager.
Mark C. HartmanB.S., business, of Tower Bank, was promoted to the assistant vice president of business.
2005Kristen M. Castle Nuthalscertificate, dental assisting, of Fort Wayne Smiles, completed a higher-education course on neuromuscular diseases and disorders at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies.
2007Leanna HarneyB.A., history, was hired as the education coordinator by The History Center.
2008Emily HayesB.A., communication, was appointed as the donor relations manager for the United Way of Allen County.
2009Gina YonkmanM.S., organizational leadership and supervision, was hired as the administrator at Home Nursing Services.
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M A S T O D O N SDespite differences in age, race, gender, ability, and birthplace, the four IPFW individuals in our cover story share a bond: Genois Young Wilson, Megan Sturges, Lyndy Bazile, and Max Touloute are inspirational. Their unique experiences in the face of challenges remind me of one of my favorite quotes by 16th century English poet Ben Jonson: “He knows not his own strength that has not met adversity.” I think about the people in my life who appear to be average Joes—like those alumni in the article—and I marvel at their incredible stories that don’t always rise to the surface. The same concept can be applied to Food Network host and cookbook author Sandra Lee, who was the keynote speaker at Tapestry: A Day for Women, in April. She overcame the adversity of growing up in a broken home to become a New York Times best-selling author, magazine editor-in-chief, and television star. She shared her life story of determination and positive thinking with more than 1,400 men and women in attendance.
Along with Lee and these featured alumni who exemplify noteworthy accomplishments in life, their ranks will be joined this spring by more than 1,800 new IPFW graduates who are capable of making their own impressions on the world. Our alumni total will now exceed more than 46,000 individuals—a group already responsible for a myriad of inspirational contributions. As you move your own mountains, be sure to tell us about it! Share your story at [email protected]. As always, we love hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Kimberly M. Wagner Director of Alumni Relations B.A.’01,M.P.A.’05
Transforming Adversity into Inspiration
www.ipfw.edu/alumni