1998-99 Annual Report Alumni Executive Report
1998 - 1999 Annual Report
Executive Message
To the Stakeholders of
the BSUAA:
By any measure,
1998-99 was a
watershed year for
Ball State University
and certainly the
BSUAA. We have
completed one year in
our new home—The
Ball State Alumni
Center.
The Alumni Center has
hosted 646 events,
attended by 28,271
individuals. The
Center has proven to
be functional, serving
a variety of needs,
and provides
outstanding potential
for future events.
This is our sixth
formal public report
that outlines the
activities, diverse
programs, and
services for our
alumni. During the
1998-99 fiscal year,
we organized and
administered 242
events in 8 different
states with 22,834
alumni participating. Our volunteer alumni leadership and
dedicated staff have worked tirelessly to provide this quality alumni
programming.
During 1998-99, we expanded the Ball State Alumnus by eight
pages; instituted a new award, Graduate of the Last Decade
(GOLD); started a new service and benefit, Cardinal Alumni Retail
Discount (CARD) a photo ID card program for alumni; and
inaugurated the Cardinal Alumni Recruitment Team (CART), which
has a two-fold mission: 1) to identify, recruit, admit, and retain
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highly qualified students; and 2) to expand the network of alumni
significantly involved with Ball State University.
As the new fiscal year begins, I extend sincere appreciation to our
volunteers, staff, participants, advisors, and partners who have
made the BSUAA a truly great Alumni Association. I also want to
express my heartfelt gratitude to University President John E.
Worthen, Vice-President of University Advancement Don L. Park,
1998 BSUAA President Allen Williams, and current BSUAA President
Mary Link for their guidance, foresight, creativity, and tolerance.
The visionary leaders (especially Robert E. Linson, Executive
Director for 25 years) of our prior fiscal years as an alumni
association paved the way and built the strong foundation for the
success that is today’s Ball State University Alumni Association.
I am enthusiastic about our prospects, excited about what lies
ahead, and eager to meet the future. I look forward to the
challenge of leading one of the most successful alumni associations
in the country into the new millennium. I appreciate the
opportunity to serve you.
Happy Days!
Edwin D. Shipley
Executive Director
Ball State University Alumni Association
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Executive Message | Alumni Leadership | Alumni Contacts | Alumni Ambassadors
Alumni Staff | Alumni Programs | Alumni Awards | Reunions | Professional & Constituent
Societies
BSUAA Financial Summary | Past Activities Calendar
Ball State University Alumni Association
Muncie, IN 47306-0075
Telephone: 765-285-1080
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1998-99 Annual Report Alumni Leaderss
1998 - 1999 Annual Report
Alumni Leadership
1999 Alumni Council - Executive Committee
Mary A. Link, MA69EdD76, President
Anthony L. Schneider, '80, President-Elect
Cathey A. Boggs, '71, Vice President
Mark A. Ervin, '81MA85, Vice President
Lori K. Wean, '85, Vice President
Robert C. Woods, '65EdD90, Vice President
Allen L. Williams, '73, Past President
Edwin D. Shipley, '68MA71, Executive Director
Other Members
James A. Andrew, '71
Thomas Andrews, '77
John H. Bowles, '67
Julie C. Bradshaw, '80
Richard P. DeCraene, '64
Thomas L. DeWeese, '68MBA69
Kevin J. Ervin, '82
R. Wayne Estopinal, '79
Thomas L. Farris, '67
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Charles E. Green, '72MAE75EdD82
Ann E. Heintzelman, '83MA88
Vicki K. Hermansen, '83
Hollis E. Hughes, Jr., '65MA73
Jacqueline J. Johnston, '64MA67
JoAnn Johnston, '85MA88
Dawn L. Kavanaugh Krabbe, '89
Emily M. Kress, '69MAE72
Robert C. Kuzman, '89
David E. Land, '69MA74EdS82
Michael M. McMillen, '67
Philip L. Metcalf, '70
Richard M. Reece, '78MPA94
Benjamin Robinson, '70
Donald E. Rush, '59MA64
Bruce R. Skiles, '81
Mark C. Smith, MBA92
Craig W. Stephens, '86
Sally J. Tinkel, '64
Timothy J. Underhill, '84
Ball State University Foundation Representative
Anthony L. Schneider. '80
Ball State University Board of Trustees Representatives
Thomas L. DeWeese, '68MBA69
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Hollis E. Hughes, Jr., '65MA73
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Alumni Communications Advisory Board
Holly Miller, Chair
Tom Cochrun
Tony Edmonds
Jeannie Hermerding
Mary Link
Ric Reece
Phil Schermerhorn
Bill Spurgeon
Kay Stickle
Don Park, Liaison
Charlotte Shepperd, Liaison
Ed Shipley, Liaison
Alumni Legacy Scholarship
Sally Tinkel, Chair
Tom Andrews
John Bowles
Charles Green
Jackie Johnston
Emily Kress
Dave Land
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Ric Reece
Craig Stephens
Sue Taylor, Liaison
Benny Award
Bob Woods, Chair
Jim Andrew
Tom Farris
Ann Heintzelman
Vicki Hermansen
Ben Robinson
Don Rush
Bruce Skiles
Tim Underhill
Ernie Krug, Liaison
Corporate Sponsorship
Tom Farris, Chair
Jim Andrew
Dick DeCraene
Jackie Johnston
Dave Land
Mary Link
Mark Smith
Ed Shipley
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Michelle Vore, Liaison
Distinguished Alumni Award
Wayne Estopinal, Chair (1 year)
John Bowles (1 year)
Jackie Johnston (1 year)
Dawn Kavanaugh Krabbe (2 years)
Mike McMillen (1 year)
Phil Metcalf (2 years)
Don Rush (2 years)
Mark Smith (2 years)
Sue Taylor, Liaison
Executive and Finance
Mary Link, Chair
Cathey Boggs
Mark Ervin
Tony Schneider
Lori Wean
Allen Williams
Bob Woods
Ed Shipley
G.O.L.D. Award Committee
Craig Stephens, Chair
Tom Andrews
Julie Bradshaw
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Kevin Ervin
Tom Farris
Charles Green
Dawn Kavanaugh Krabbe
Phil Metcalf
Mark Smith
Russ Lawrence, Liaison
Nominating
Tony Schneider, Chair
John Bowles
Julie Bradshaw
Wayne Estopinal
Mary Link
Sally Tinkel
Allen Williams
Ed Shipley, Liaison
Oliver Bumb Scholarship
Mark Ervin
Sarah Bultemeier, Cardinal Corps President
Kay Bales, Cardinal Corps, Advisor
Sara Skinner, St.A.R.T. President
Oliver Bumb
Don Park
Ed Shipley, Liaison
Robert E. Linson Scholarship
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Lori Wean, Chair
Mary Link
Robert Linson
Ed Shipley
Sara Skinner, St.A.R.T. President
Sue Taylor, Liaison
Services
Cathey Boggs, Chair
Dick DeCraene
Tom Farris
Ann Heintzelman
JoAnn Johnston
Emily Kress
Bob Kuzman
Ben Robinson
Bruce Skiles
Debbie Linegar, Liaison
Strategic Planning
Tony Schneider, Chair
John Bowles
Mark Ervin
Wayne Estopinal
Tom Farris
JoAnn Johnston
Mary Link
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Ed Shipley
Bob Woods
Debbie Linegar, Liaison
Technology
Mike McMillen, Chair
Jim Andrew
Kevin Ervin
Wayne Estopinal
Vicki Hermansen
Jackie Johnston
Bob Kuzman
Bruce Skiles
Tim Underhill
Michelle Vore, Liaison
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Executive Message | Alumni Leadership | Alumni Contacts | Alumni Ambassadors
Alumni Staff | Alumni Programs | Alumni Awards | Reunions | Professional & Constituent Societies
BSUAA Financial Summary | Past Activities Calendar
Ball State University Alumni Association
Muncie, IN 47306-0075
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Toll Free: 1-888-I-GO-4-BSU
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1998-99 Annual Report Alumni Contact
1998 - 1999 Annual Report
Alumni Contacts
Board of Trustees
Thomas L. DeWeese, '68MBA69•2701 S. Parkway Drive, Muncie,
IN 47304
765-284-2317 (W) 765-289-6151
Alumni Council
Mary Link, MA69EdD76•305 East Drive, Connersville, IN 47331
765-825-0326 (W) 513-529-5736
Ball State University Foundation
Dick Marshall•2300 W. Wiltshire Road, Muncie, IN 47304-3351
765-288-3843 (W) 765-289-6151
Adams-Wells Alumni Board
Don Rush, '59MA64•135 North Drive, Geneva, IN 46740
219-368-7771
Indianapolis Area Alumni Board
Julie Bradshaw, '80•1464 Laurel Oak Drive, Danville, IN 46122
317-272-0608 (W) 317-839-7711
Michiana Alumni Board
Stephanie Markley, '90,•126 Bank Street, Elkhart, IN 46516
219-293-3600 (W) 219-262-5578
Northeastern Indiana Alumni Board
Charles Green, '72MAE75EdD82•7621 Glen Oak Parkway, Fort
Wayne, IN 46815
219-493-6959 (W) 219-425-7732
Black Alumni Constituent Board
Ben Robinson, '70•3910 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
310-306-2118 (W) 213-388-8822
College of Architecture and Planning Alumni Board
Ron Menze, '79•9821 Echo Hill Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
219-436-7214 (W) 219-422-0783
College of Business Alumni Board
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Suzette Brown, '72•10502 Schooner Court, Indianapolis, IN
46256
317-578-0356 (W) 317-577-1485
College of Fine Arts Alumni Board
Jacque Brown, '74MA77•2686 West 900 South, Pendleton, IN
46064
765-778-4440 (W) 317-845-5100
Family and Consumer Sciences Alumni Board
Sharon Stephen, '63MA70•6709 West Isanogel Road, Muncie,
IN 47304
765-284-355 (W) 765-354-6640
Journalism Alumni Board
Amy Ahlersmeyer, '80•3939 Priority Way South Drive,
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(W) 317-843-3939
Natural Resources and Environmental Management
Alumni Board
Dean Smith, MA796•23 Maplewood Avenue
Anderson, IN 46012•765-649-4762 (W) 765-640-2535
Nursing Alumni Board
JoAnn Johnston, '85MA88•7427 Covington Hollow Lane, Fort
Wayne, IN 46804
219-432-2578 (W) 219-478-5228
Teachers College Alumni Board
Eugene White, EdS81EdD82•9307 Oak Run Circle, Indianapolis,
IN 46260
317-875-7842 (W) 317-845-9400
Alumni Communications Advisory Board
Holly Miller, MA77•3430 Berkeley Road, Anderson, IN 46011
765-642-7660 (W) 765-642-7660
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Alumni Staff | Alumni Programs | Alumni Awards | Reunions | Professional &
Constituent Societies
BSUAA Financial Summary | Past Activities Calendar
Ball State University Alumni Association
Muncie, IN 47306-0075
Telephone: 765-285-1080
Toll Free: 1-888-I-GO-4-BSU
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1998-99 Annual Report Alumni Ambassadors
1998 - 1999 Annual Report
Alumni Ambassadors
Alaska
North Pole - Melissa L. Gordon, '85MA87EdS87
Arizona
Phoenix - John M. Rotz, III, '68
California
Los Angeles - Benjamin Ramirez, '67MA68
San Francisco - Kelli Burrill, '75
Florida
Fort Myers/Naples - James M. Jackson, '72MAE74 EdS82
Jacksonville - Maria Brown, '94
Orlando - Beverly J. Brizendine, '74
Tampa/St. Petersburg - Melissa A. Ransdell, '88
Georgia
Atlanta - Diane L. Ulrich, '78MAE83
Indiana
Bartholomew County - Nolan G. Bingham, '76
Blackford County - Ted A. Leas, '73
Boone County - Steven C. Bullington, '85
Cass County - Laura L. Cain, '86
Grant County - Todd H. Levy, '74MBA80
Hamilton County - James L. Sparks, '68MA71
Hendricks County - Thomas L. Andrews, '77
Howard County - Marilyn S. Skinner, '58MA61
Kentuckiana County - Glen R. Snow, '71
Kosciusko County - Jon R. Parker, '75
Lake County - Foster B. Stephens, Jr., '73MA78
Marshall County - David L. Pruis, EdD86
Miami County - Douglas G. Kuepper, '81
Montgomery County - Charles G. Streetman, Jr., '69MA72
Shelby County - Mary E. Elsbury, '77
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Steuben County - Rex W. Bolinger, '73EdS90EdD92
Vanderburgh County - Elizabeth N. Henry, '87MA88EdS89
Wabash County - Kelli J. Halderman, '91
Wayne County - Amy A. Kienitz, '88
Kansas
Kansas City - John B. Yount, Jr., '68MA73
Massachusetts
Boston - Traci L. Knoblauch, '92
Nebraska
Omaha/Lincoln - Susan K. Staab, '88MA89
Nevada
Reno - Fran Torrez, '83
North Carolina
Raleigh/Durham - Patrick J. McMillen, '91
Ohio
Cincinnati - Lucy H. Atkinson, '78
Columbus - Craig W. Stephens, '86
Oregon
Portland - Brent P. Kirk, '84
Tennessee
Nashville - Dana L. McGee, '89
Texas
Dallas - Scott A. Ford, '83
Fort Worth - Sandra L. Durbin, '61MA66
Houston - Steven C. Moniaci, '79
San Antonio - Suzanne A. Salazar, '78
Virginia
Northern Virginia - Ted M. Bechtel, '72
Washington D.C. - Robin L. Lamott, '89
Wisconsin
Milwaukee - J. David Fountain, Jr., '67MA72
Wyoming - Gwen S. Finger-Oldfield, '74
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Muncie, IN 47306-0075
Telephone: 765-285-1080
Toll Free: 1-888-I-GO-4-BSU
E-mail: alumni1@bsu.edu.
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1998-99 Annual Report: Staff
1998 - 1999 Annual Report
Alumni Association Staff
(L-R)
Holly Blair '97, Alumnus Assistant
Tracy Curry '89MA98, Assistant Director, Marketing
Andrea Deer '95, Information Coordinator
Susan Holloway, Alumnus Assistant
Ernie Krug '68MA73MA82, Director, Alumni Activities
Russ Lawrence '94, Assistant Director, Outreach
Debbie Linegar '92, Assistant Director, Services
Janie Nicely, Program Assistant
Erin Rose, Executive/Financial Assistant
Charlotte Shepperd '68MA75, Director, Communications
Ed Shipley '68MA71, Executive Director
Maggie Study MA70, Alumnus Assistant
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Sue Taylor '71, Assistant Director, Constituent Relations
Michelle Vore '93, Assistant Director, Technology
Diane Williams, Communications Assistant
Graduate Assistants
Pavan Chayanam
Tina Thien '95
Renee Thompson
Chris Trice, '98
Student Assistants
Chris Bassler
Todd Berk
Krista Beron '99
April Brooks
Rebecca Busenitz
Becky Earlywine '99
Cathy Grimes
Heather Gunther
Sabrina Lawrence
Natalie Leakey
Chenell McCaleb '99
Subrahmanyam.P
Lori Pfister
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Alumni Staff | Alumni Programs | Alumni Awards | Reunions | Professional & Constituent Societies
BSUAA Financial Summary | Past Activities Calendar
Ball State University Alumni Association
Muncie, IN 47306-0075
Telephone: 765-285-1080
Toll Free: 1-888-I-GO-4-BSU
E-mail: alumni1@bsu.edu.
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1998-99 Annual Report: Alumni Programs
1998 - 1999 Annual Report
Alumni Programs
ALUMNI CENTER
The Alumni
Center has proven
to be an
instrumental
addition to Ball
State University.
It has been the
homebase for
many visiting
alumni and
friends of the
university
throughout the
year.
Various activities including dinners, meetings, pre-game and
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post-game celebrations, and lectures have been sponsored by the
Alumni Association and have reached a vast array of constituents.
During the past year, more than 20,000 people attended an event in
the facility, with the Alumni Association accounting for 124 of the total
number of events.
ADMISSIONS RECRUITMENT
Prospective Student Receptions
Ball State’s Office of Admissions conducted prospective student
information receptions in Indiana and Chicago. Alumni volunteers
staffed registration areas and served as ambassadors for the
university. A total of 67 alumni volunteers worked at the receptions. A
list of last year’s admissions receptions is included in the past activities
section of this report.
Alumni/Admissions Partnership
The Alumni Association, in conjunction with the Admissions office, is
spearheading a new program designed to aid in the recruitment of Ball
State students. The program, Cardinal Alumni Recruitment Team
(CART) will be organized by Alumni Association assistant director,
Tracy Curry, ‘89MA98, who was brought on board in June 1999. The
program will develop a network of specially-trained alumni volunteers
to help promote Ball State in their communities, and to identify,
recruit, and retain quality Ball State students. A listing of the 1998
CART recipients: Elizabeth G. Davis, R. Nelson Snider High School, Ft.
Wayne; Joey R. Duncan, Avon High School, Avon; Justin M. Pose,
South Side High School, Ft. Wayne; Lorinda M. Sliger, Elkhart
Memorial High School, Elkhart; Carinne S. Uslar, South Side High
School, Ft. Wayne; Tamara L. Williams, Bluffton High School, Bluffton.
Alumni Legacy Scholarship
To recognize children or grandchildren of Ball State alumni, the Alumni
Association awards scholarships to those who have chosen Ball State
for their higher education, and have demonstrated success in
academics. To be considered, a parent or grandparent of the applicant
must be an active member of the Ball State Alumni Association.
Incoming freshmen and currently enrolled undergraduate students are
eligible for the one-time award and typically 30 scholarships have been
awarded with a $1,500 stipend.
A listing of the 40 1998 recipients, their parents and/or grandparents,
and hometowns are listed in the Awards and Scholarship section of this
report.
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Cardinal Legacy Award
The Cardinal Legacy Award is a new tuition waiver program to recruit
and retain out-of-state students. Children and grandchildren of Ball
State alumni are eligible for the award, which provides $2,500 for each
academic year enrolled. Prospective students must be living
out-of-state to be considered for the stipend.
The award will be initiated with the 1999-2000 academic year. Once
admitted, students will receive the award annually, renewable for a
maximum of eight semesters (architecture programs, ten semesters).
Students must maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 or
higher to remain eligible.
ALUMNI ACTIVITIES
Indiana Alumni Clubs
Alumni clubs serve geographic areas where there are significant
numbers of Ball State alumni. Club volunteers organize educational
and social activities for alumni and university friends. These activities
help to continue and to develop new relationships that are of benefit to
alumni, university friends, and Ball State. The activities organized by
club boards include golf and dinner outings, continuing professional
educational seminars, receptions and dinners for university
representatives, social functions such as picnic and baseball games,
casino nights, TGIFs, hockey games, and pre-athletic events. Alumni
club members also work with the Office of Admissions at annual
receptions for prospective students.
Alumni clubs work to improve existing activities and look for new ways
to involve alumni and friends. Funds raised from the Northeastern
Indiana golf and dinner outing hole sponsorships will provide for a
student scholarship. Greater Indianapolis area club member Stephanie
Beadle, ‘91MA92, organized “Ball State at the Ice”, the best new club
activity for ‘98-’99. The Michiana club organized a holiday bus
shopping trip. The Adams- Wells Alumni Club continues to try to find a
dry day for the annual golf and bridge outing.
Adams-Wells
Club officers were: Julie Bennett, ‘91MA95, president; Stan Kunkel,
‘78, vice president; Don Rush, ‘59MA64, alumni council representative.
Board members: Jamie Bennett, ‘93; Shelly Eisenmann, ‘93; Ned
Emshwiller, ‘67; Barbara Engle, ‘67; Holly Mahnensmith, ‘92MA96;
Jerry Penrod, ‘65MA71; Bruce Skiles, ‘81; and Steve Skiles, ‘76.
Greater Indianapolis
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Club officers were: Julie Bradshaw, ‘80, president and alumni council
representative; Tom Andrews, ‘77, vice president. Board members:
David Amick, ‘78; Steph Beadle, ‘91MA92; Bob Browning, ‘76; Kevin
Ervin, ‘82; Kim Graves, ‘86; Julie Griffith, ‘79; Mark Hess, ‘80; Dick
Isenhour, ‘75MA82; Kara Lippie, ‘94; Tom Nowak, ‘86; Deb Petro, ‘88;
John Waite, ‘87. New board members include: Brenda Cox, ‘84; Sam
Kilmer, ‘91 and Peggy Taylor, ‘91.
Michiana
Club officers were: Stephanie Pfister, ‘90, president; Amy Richardson,
‘96, vice president; Dick DeCraene, ‘64, alumni council representative.
Board members: Kristin Farwig, ‘91; Jim Holtzinger, ‘67MA69; Hollis
Hughes Jr., ‘65MA73; Philip Panzica, ‘76BAR77; Steve Rathka, ‘64;
Jerry Rummel, ‘72; Stan Rupnow, ‘63; Steve Schafer, ‘77; Mark
Siebert, ‘90; Jane Simons, ‘89; Kim Stout, ‘82; Larry Struble, ‘62; and
Robert Woods, ‘65EdD90. New board member was Jennifer Sowders,
‘90.
Northeastern Indiana
Club officers were: Charles Green, ‘72MA75EdD82, president; Russ
Crumback, ‘82, vice president; Mike McMillen, ‘67, alumni council
representative. Board members: JoAnn Johnston, ‘85MA88; Michelle
Lake, ‘91; Calvin Lee, ‘60; Mike McKay, ‘87BAR87; Matt Momper, ‘83;
Eric Olson, ‘83; Danielle Shockey, ‘95; Leigh Smith, ‘72; Kevin
Walbridge, ‘82; Brenda West, ‘87; and John Williams, ‘82MA86. New
board member was Andrea Clark, ‘97.
Regional Outings
The Ball State University Alumni
Association, with help from alumni club
members, alumni ambassadors, and
alumni leaders, hosted regional outings
throughout the United States during the
1998-99 fiscal year.
The following is representative of the
outings: football pre-game outings were
held at South Carolina on September 5; at
Iowa State on September 12; and at
Central Florida on November 14. Alumni
Ambassador Doug Kuepper, ‘81,
organized a new golf and dinner outing at
Rock Hollow Golf Club in Peru for alumni
and friends in North Central Indiana.
Chicago-area alumni again gathered for their winter outing on
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December 14 at the Rock Bottom Brewery.
Chicago alumni gathered on February 6,
at the Holmes Student Center on the
campus of Northern Illinois University, for
a luncheon buffet. The luncheon was prior
to the men’s basketball contest versus
Northern Illinois. Attending from campus
were Ed Shipley, ‘68MA71; Don Park,
‘61MA63; and Russ Lawrence, ‘94.
On March 25, Tampa and St. Petersburg
area alumni gathered at Nickalouie’s for a
Ball State night in Tampa Bay. The outing
was hosted by Alumni Ambassador
Melissa Ransdell, ‘88. Guests from Ball
State included Coach Ray McCallum, ‘83,
and Ed Shipley, ‘68MA71, who provided
guests with an update on the basketball
program and the university.
On March 29, John E. Worthen, Ed
Shipley, ‘68MA71, Russ Lawrence, ‘94, and members of the Board of
Trustees joined Seattle, Washington alumni for dinner and a university
update. The dinner was hosted at the Seattle Sheraton Hotel and
Towers.
A regional outing was held at Widmer Brothers Brewery in Portland,
Oregon. Brent Kirk, ‘84, the area alumni ambassador, coordinated the
outing. Thirty alumni gathered to enjoy micro brews and learn about
the changes that have been made on campus. Attending from Ball
State were Ed Shipley, ‘68MA71, and Russ Lawrence, ‘94.
ALUMNI PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Alumni ID
The Alumni Association began production
of the Alumni ID in late 1998 to increase
“Cardinal Pride” among alumni and friends
of the university. In addition, it serves
various purposes at Ball State and
throughout the community including:
C.A.R.D.
The C.A.R.D. (Cardinal Alumni Retail Discount) was initiated at the
beginning of 1999. The discount program utilizes the photo Alumni ID
that allows cardholders to receive discounts at area merchants. This
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fiscal year the BSUAA had 25 participating vendors offering varying
discounts.
Participating businesses included: Accessories Plus, Inc., A Place to
Tan, Damon’s, Donato’s Pizza, French-Tex Cleaners, Greek’s Pizzeria,
Holiday Inn Express, Kirk’s Bike Shop, Liang’s Chinese Restaurant,
Noble Romans, Pazols Jewelers, Player’s Club, Ponderosa Steakhouse,
Pumpkin Pulp Productions, Rose Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, Scotty’s
Brewhouse, Shaper’s Salon & Day Spa, Stadium Marathon, Standt’s
Fine Jewelry, Superior Linen & American Dry Cleaners, Szechuan
Garden, Tasty Chinese, and Ultra Image Suntanning.
Golf Discount Partnership
The Ball State Golf Club was a joint venture between the BSUAA and
The Players Club and available to all Ball State employees, students,
and alumni with a valid Alumni ID. Annual membership was required to
receive the discount on greens fees (currently $19.95 per year). In the
program’s first year, 42 memberships were issued.
Library Card
The Alumni ID allowed usage of resources at University Libraries to
active members of the Alumni Association. In addition, it gave alumni
the ability to reserve books and periodicals without charge.
Recreational Facilities
All active members of the Alumni Association were eligible to purchase
memberships to BSU recreational facilities for their spouse, children,
and themselves (currently $125 per year). The membership utilized
the Alumni ID and provided access to Ball State’s exercise rooms,
weight rooms, indoor pools, racquetball courts, and locker and shower
facilities. Since the Alumni IDs inception, 238 facility memberships
have been distributed.
Bank Card
The BSUAA and First USA Bank continued their affinity credit card
partnership. Alumni marketing continued through direct mail,
campus-wide promotions, and telemarketing efforts.
As of June 30, 1999, the number of First USA credit card accounts for
alumni was 5,835 and 919 student accounts for a total of 6,745
accounts. Since the acquisition in January 1997, the total revenue
payable to the Alumni Association totaled $206,498.42.
Student-focused marketing increased during the past year with the
expansion of campus-wide promotional efforts. In addition, the Alumni
Association, in conjunction with First USA and St.A.R.T., brought
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Patrick Combs, a nationally known speaker and television personality,
to the Alumni Center to speak to students on April 27. Combs
motivated students to become involved in their education, and
informed them on how to become successful in and out of college. The
successful lecture brought 481 students to the Center.
Cardinal Corner, Inc.
Cardinal Corner continued to serve as the merchandising arm of the
Alumni Association, offering items such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats,
golf apparel, calendars, and more.
Established in 1982, Cardinal Corner, Inc. has met its mission of
providing alumni and friends outside the state of Indiana with
merchandise incorporating the Ball State logo. Marketing efforts
included an ad in each Alumnus magazine and a display case in the
Alumni Center.
At the end of the 17th fiscal year of operation, Cardinal Corner had an
operating balance of $125,960.16.
Career Services
Alumni career-related services continue to be a priority of the Alumni
Association.
The new career section of the Alumni Association Web site is online
and contains links to the Career Alumni Network (C.A.N.) Online, the
Indiana Jobs Marketplace, the Alumni Career Club Listserv, and the
Ball State University Career Center.
The Indiana Jobs Marketplace, new to the site in June, provides links
to member company Web sites with job postings. Participating
companies include Bell Industries, BitWise Solutions Inc., DataShare,
Ontario Systems Corp., Sherry Laboratories, Tivoli, USA Group, and
Vector Technologies, Inc., all Indiana area companies.
Another important part of the career section of the Web site is the
Career Alumni Network (C.A.N.), in existence via hard copy since
1994. C.A.N. remains a career network rather than a placement
service, and it allows job seeking alumni the opportunity to converse
with volunteer career consultants for the purpose of receiving career
and relocation guidance.
C.A.N. became available online in early 1999 and it permits alumni to
browse a list of volunteer career consultants via the Internet by
geographic location, company name, and occupation key word. To
date, there are 294 volunteer career consultants.
Cardinal Job Fair, co-sponsored by the Ball State University Career
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Center and the Alumni Association, was held in University Arena on
March 30, 1999. Approximately 180 employers with 30 alumni visited
campus to recruit students and alumni for internship and co-op,
part-time and full-time, and summer employment opportunities.
Teacher Fair, another job fair co-sponsored by the Career Center and
the Alumni Association, was held in University Arena on May 5-6, 1999
with approximately 80 school corporations in attendance.
Collegiate License Plate
university.
The Alumni Association, along with the Indiana
Bureau of Motor Vehicles, annually issues the
Cardinal Pride license plate to interested alumni,
students, parents of students, and friends of the
The plate has been in circulation for more than six years. With
increased awareness and popularity, the number of plates purchased
in 1998 was 2,742.
Insurance Program
The BSUAA sponsors an alumni insurance program available to
students, alumni, and their families. The program is administered by
American Insurance Administrators, a subsidiary of
Bertholon-Rowland, in Columbus, Ohio. They are the largest
administrator of alumni group insurance programs in the United
States, now serving over 250 major university alumni associations.
Current insurance programs available include GradMed, short-term
medical insurance; Gift Life, life insurance policies; and AlumniTerm
Life insurance for alumni.
The number of GradMed offers mailed since the program was
established in May 1997 was 5,773 with 340 policies paid for a
response rate of 5.9%.
At the end of the fiscal year the cumulative totals for the Gift Life offer
to new graduates was: 8,073, number mailed; 990, number of
acceptors; with a 12.3% acceptance rate.
The total number of AlumniTerm life insurance policies was 171 and
more than $8 million of term life insurance protection is in effect for
Ball State University Alumni.
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New Graduate Mailing
The BSUAA New Graduate Mailer was designed to
familiarize new graduates with the Ball State
University Alumni Association and the programs
offered to all alumni upon graduation.
Prior to graduation a mailer is sent to all seniors
who have applied to graduate for a particular
graduation date. Included in the mailer is a
booklet that briefly describes some of the BSUAA
programs and services, alumni statistics,
important BSU phone numbers, and alumni
contacts throughout the country.
Also inserted in the mailer are a license plate application, an alumni
file form, a BSUAA decal, and an address label form. Graduates are
encouraged to fill out and mail the alumni file form back and they
receive a free gift in return.
To increase awareness and encourage pride among new graduates, a
new program was established waiving the $25.00 BSUAA license plate
fee as a graduation gift from the Alumni Association. Sixty-two
graduates took advantage of the offer and now show their Cardinal
pride.
Last year, 2,912 mailers were sent and 505 returned, which yielded a
17% return rate.
ALUMNI OUTREACH
Greek Alumni Relations
The Ball State University Alumni Association conducted several Greek
alumni events over the past year. They included a Greek Alumni
Leadership Conference, golf outings, reunions, and Homecoming
events. The following shows the events and the Greek groups that
participated:
Golf Outings
In the summer of 1998, golf outings were held by Theta Chi, Sigma Phi
Epsilon, Beta Theta Pi, and Sigma Chi.
In the summer of 1999 golf outings were held by Sigma Phi Epsilon
and Beta Theta Pi.
Greek Alumni Leadership Conference
The Alumni Association hosted an inaugural Greek Alumni Leadership
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Conference Saturday, August 29, 1998 under the direction of Troy
Burk, ‘94. Thirty-four Greek alumni and advisors attended.
Topics for the conference included programs and services the Alumni
Association offers, current issues and trends within the national Greek
movement, and tips to improve alumni operations. Keynote speaker
was Maureen Syring, Assistant Development Director, Delta Gamma
Foundation.
Homecoming
The BSUAA hosted 15 Greek groups under the protective roof of the
new Alumni Center. The Alumni Center proved its worth with its first
Homecoming due to rainy weather and sub-par temperatures, on
Saturday, October 3, 1998. The following Greek alumni groups
participated in Homecoming ‘98 were: Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha
Omicron Pi, Beta Theta Pi, Delta Chi, Delta Tau Delta, Kappa Alpha
Theta, Kappa Delta, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Sigma
Kappa/Phi Sigma Epsilon, Sigma Nu, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Theta Chi,
Gamma Iota Sigma.
Newsletters
The BSUAA assisted with the printing and mailing of newsletters and
publications for many of the Greek Groups. The BSUAA will provide
labels that are either gummed or electronically placed on envelopes
free of charge. The Alumni Association will also coordinate the printing
and mailing of items for the group. Greek groups that participated in
this service were: Sigma Nu, Beta Theta Pi, Sigma Chi, Alpha Gamma
Delta, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Alpha Psi, Alpha Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon,
Zeta Phi Beta, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and Sigma Delta.
Gamma Gamma
Members of Gamma Gamma sorority (pre Pi Beta Phi) gathered on
June 23, 1999, at the Alumni Center for their fifth biennial reunion.
Forty-eight members gathered for lunch and enjoyed singing the
Gamma Gamma songs from their college days.
Sigma Sigma Sigma
On April 24, 1999, Sigma Sigma Sigma celebrated its Founder’s Day at
the Alumni Center. The event included a luncheon and a short show by
the White River Youth Choir. Forty-six women attended the Founder’s
Day celebration.
Lambda Chi Alpha
During Homecoming 1998 members of the classes of 1971-75
gathered in Muncie for a reunion weekend. Fifty-three members came
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back to Muncie to visit and listen to the sounds of Lambda Chi Alpha
band Morningstar.
Sigma Delta
Members of Sigma Delta fraternity (pre Sigma Chi) joined together on
Saturday May 29, 1999 at the Alumni Center to celebrate the fortieth
anniversary of their founding.
PUBLICATIONS
Calendar
For the 11th consecutive year, the Alumni Association produced a
full-color calendar, distributed to major donors and friends of the
university. The calendar featured campus buildings and scenes.
Photographs were provided by Ball State University Photographic
Services. Design and layout was completed by the Alumni
Communications staff.
Alumni Publications
To accommodate the expanding needs of the Association and the
university, the Ball State Alumnus increased by eight pages, beginning
with the July 1998 issue, with four of the additional pages devoted to
philanthropy and the other four to alumni outreach. The expansion
also enabled the hiring of an additional part-time Alumnus assistant.
In addition to the bi-monthly production of the magazine, the
communications staff produced more than 200 other projects, ranging
from letterhead to fliers and brochures to event program booklets.
Under the direction of Charlotte Shepperd, the communications staff
consisted of: Alumnus Assistants Maggie Study, Holly Blair (May
1998-April 1999), and Susan Holloway (joined the staff April 1999);
graduate assistants Renee Thompson and Christopher Trice; and
undergraduate assistants Christopher Bassler, Andrew Brown, Natalie
Leakey, and Lori Pfister.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
For the 1998-99 academic year, the Alumni Council appropriated
$55,644.64 for specific support of six scholarship programs.
Scholarship programs funded by the Alumni Association and the
amounts were: Alumni Recognition, $5,250; Emens Scholarship,
$1,500; Clyde Hibbs Scholarship, $1000; Martin Luther King
Scholarship, $1,500; Alumni Legacy Scholarships, $45,000; and
Alumni Named Awards, $1414.64.
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SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Alumni College
In its fourth year in existence, Alumni College continued to draw new
and excited alumni back to campus for food, fellowship, and fun. This
year’s guests included a group of graduates from the class of ‘51,
several couples of college roommates, a set of brothers, and many
other singles and couples with varying graduation years.
A new event was added to this year’s offering—a Murder Mystery
Dinner. Mystery Cafe of Indianapolis brought the interactive, comedic,
murder mystery to Ball State with “Peggy Sue Got Murdered” as the
theme. Other activities for the weekend included educational lectures,
a guest appearance from Charlie Cardinal with a photo opportunity, a
picnic, and the annual Symphony on the Green concert.
Guest lecturers included: Glenna Jenkins, Fran Rippy, Dave Kain, Bill
Lynch, Richard Carr, Tony Edmonds, Vicki Ostby, Bryan Byers, and
David Gobble.
MAC Alumni Association Staff Retreat
The BSUAA hosted a MAC Alumni Association Staff
Retreat for 56 participants on April 26-27. The alumni
associations shared resources, networked, and discussed
universal issues.
Twelve of the 13 MAC schools were represented. Schools
in attendance were: Akron, Ball State, Bowling Green, Central
Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Kent, Marshall, Miami, Northern Illinois,
Ohio University, Toledo, and Western Michigan.
Corporate sponsors for the conference were AHI International,
American Insurance Administrators, Dill Street Bar and Grill, Holiday
Inn Express, and First USA Bank.
Volunteer Recognition Dinner
Twenty past presidents of the Alumni Association were among the 129
alumni past and current volunteers who returned to campus July 10,
1998 for a Leadership Recognition Dinner.
Guest speakers included vice president emeritus for University
Relations Robert E. Linson; Hollis E. Hughes, Jr., past president of the
Alumni Association and member of Ball State’s Board of Trustees; and
Jan Abbs, past president of the Alumni Association. Honorary alumnus
status was given to Doris K. Georgi for her loyalty to Ball State.
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SPECIAL PROJECTS
The Ball State Alumni Association has
long been involved in providing funds for
various projects throughout the
university. Since 1983, the main project
has been Charlie Cardinal’s outfit, which
the BSUAA provided funding for in 1996.
In 1998, the Alumni Council approved
funding for a police bike to be used by
University Police.
Bill Ellington, one of three university bike
patrolmen, attended the September 1998
Alumni Council meeting to display the
bike and to answer questions.
STRATEGIC PLAN
Continuous assessment of the Alumni Association is critical to its
growth. The Strategic Planning Committee began re-evaluation in
mid-June 1997 and the final recommendations for 1999-2001 were
approved January 30, 1999.
Among the recommendations were the enhancement or development
of programs, increasing the amount and number of scholarships and
awards, investigation and implementation of staffing needs, and
modifying the resources to accomplish the new and expanded
initiatives.
A complete plan can be obtained through the Alumni Office.
STUDENT GROUPS
Homecoming
Although rain
soaked
Homecoming
Day activities, it
didn’t dampen
spirits, as
thousands
participated in
the variety of
activities that
were scheduled
for the annual
event.
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The parade was canceled due to inclement weather, but all other
activities were conducted as planned, with the Alumni Center providing
shelter and a gathering place as many assembled to await the start of
the football game. There were 434 who attended the pre-game lunch,
many gathering as part of respective reunion groups or alumni
societies. “BSU Show Your Colors” was the theme for the 1998
week-long festivities. The annual bed race, air jam, and scholarship
talent search were traditional highlights.
Friday evening’s Alumni Awards Dinner was attended by 163. Janet L.
McCarthy, ‘52MA58; Penny A. Ralston, ‘71; and John B. Scheumann,
‘71, were honored as Distinguished Alumni. McCarthy is former
director for the Center for Child and Family Studies and Professor of
Early Childhood Education at the University of South Florida. Ralston is
dean of the College of Human Sciences at Florida State University.
Scheumann is co-founder, chairman, and chief executive Officer of
Crossmann Communities, Inc. in Lafayette.
Benny Award recipients included Frederick E. Cox, Jr., ‘74, past
president of the Black Alumni Society; Patricia A. Jacoby, ‘81; Gilbert
L. McKean, ‘56; and Patti L. Quiring, ‘75, retiring Alumni Council
members; Thomas E. Spangler, ‘66, university employee; Pennie M.
Thomas, MA61, former Board of Trustees member; and Stoops
Automotive Group, Inc., Jeffrey E. Stoops, ‘69, president and Randy
Stoops, vice president.
Pre-game festivities were followed by the football game between Ball
State and Northern Illinois. The Cardinals won, 18-13. Following
post-game events, there was a concert Saturday evening at Emens
Auditorium featuring the Contours and the Temptations.
The 1998 Homecoming Steering Committee was led by John Court,
‘99, general chairman, and Colleen McNabb, ‘99, and Dana Tillison,
‘99, vice chairmen. Other members included: Adrian Baez; Jaime Jo
Freeman; Jessica Giddens; Matt Grashoff, ‘99; Kelli Hahn; Ryan
Langeland; Josh Murphy; Alicia Pease; Nathan Pfahler, ‘99; Lori
Pfister; Emily Powers; and Travis Shillings.
St.A.R.T.
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St.A.R.T. was formed in 1984-85 to cultivate an active relationship
between students and alumni of Ball State University. To date almost
400 students have been involved in St.A.R.T. The group was
comprised of 25 of the best student leaders on campus. Members
volunteered at various Homecoming events, reunion, and other events
serving as ambassadors of the Alumni Association. Ed Shipley,
‘68MA71, and Russ Lawrence, ‘94, were advisors for the group. Tina
Thien, ‘95, was the graduate assistant.
St.A.R.T. hosted different campus organizations for tours and pizza
parties at the Alumni Center. The purpose of these tours was to
educate undergraduates about the Alumni Center and the Alumni
Association. Suz Lewis and Shannon O’Dell were co-chairs of the
project.
On May 7, 1999, St.A.R.T. hosted its annual Senior Congratulation
Party for graduating seniors at Dill Street Bar and Grill. Graduates
enjoyed free admittance, refreshments, food, and music. Many door
prizes were given out from local Muncie merchants. More than 400
seniors and guests attended the Senior Congrats Party. April Brooks
was chair of this event.
Officers were: Sara Skinner, ‘99, president; Bracken Ross, ‘99,
vice-president; Kelli Hahn, secretary, Stephanie Humbert, membership
coordinator; Suz Lewis, publicity coordinator. Other members: Ryan
Bergan, Dave Bond, April Brooks, Justin Fekete, Sara Glasgow, Katie
Hawkins, Erik Kropa, Chris Long, Kristy Miller, Heather Mysliwiec,
Megan Peresie, Emily Rignall, Matt Roberts, Raquel Robertson, Anne
Runden, Tricia Schellinger, Jill Unger, and Nick Webster.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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www.bsu.edu/alumni
The Alumni Association continued to utilize information technology to
intensify and expand its programs and services to Alumni. The Alumni
Association Web site was redesigned with Java enhanced graphics and
photographs and continues to offer such online services as: Alumni
Registry (with more than 1,700 participating alumni), the Alumnus
magazine online, Alumni Locator Service, Alumni Quiz, the Guestbook,
and Cardinal Corner merchandise.
Additional information topics available via the Web site included:
Alumni Council, Alumni Clubs and Professional Societies, Student
Alumni Relations Team (St.A.R.T.), Greek organizations, awards and
scholarships, Cardinal Pride License Plates, Alumni Center information,
Alumni Association staff, upcoming events, and a photo album of
events.
A new service offered to alumni with E-mail access is the ability to join
alumni listserv groups free of charge. A listserv is a topic-related
E-mail group that allows several people with the same interests to
communicate with one another about a particular topic
instantaneously. There are nine alumni listserv groups with topics
ranging from career to technology, and 37 Greek listserv groups with
approximately 265 alumni participants. The Alumni Association staff
also began to utilize special listserv groups to communicate with
Alumni Clubs and Alumni Professional and Constituent Societies.
The content of the Web site has been further expanded to include a
site-search and index page, an electronic discussion group or bulletin
board, a Web site survey, an Alumni Center page, and the 1997-98
Annual Report. Hot links have been created to the Ball State University
campus map, the Office of Admissions, University Development,
University Foundation, University Relations, and Continuing Education.
Due to the continued effort by the Alumni Association to utilize
technology to enhance its programs and services, our Web site is the
only site in both the Mid-American Conference and institutions of
higher education in Indiana to receive a four-star rating in a review
conducted by California State University at Fresno in October, 1998.
The study is done annually by the Advancement Services Department
at CSUF and evaluates Web sites to create opportunities for sharing
Web related activities and ideas. Ratings are based on outreach,
interactivity, content, navigation, and design.
Sites in the four-star category were noted as being appealing,
interesting, well designed, and easy to navigate. The rating is based on
a five-star scale.
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Alumni Staff | Alumni Programs | Alumni Awards | Reunions | Professional & Constituent Societies
BSUAA Financial Summary | Past Activities Calendar
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Alumni Awards
Distinguished Alumni
The highest
recognition
given by
the Ball
State
University
Alumni
Association,
the
Distinguished
Alumni
Award, was
established
in 1959. It
provides
recognition
to alumni
who have
demonstrated
loyalty to
the University and its Alumni Association, and who have made
significant contributions to their profession, community or society.
1998 Distinguished Alumni Awards were presented at the annual
Homecoming Alumni Awards Dinner on October 2, 1998. Recipients
were: Janet McCarthy, ‘52MA58, director of the Center for Research
of children and Families in Tampa, Florida; Penny Ralston, ‘71, dean
of the College of Human Sciences at Florida State University in
Tallahassee; and John B. Scheumann, ‘71, chairman and CEO of
Crossmann Communities based in Lafayette.
Benny
The Benny Award is the Alumni Association’s top award for service
to Ball State University or to the Alumni Association. The award
gets its name from the statue of Beneficence, the University’s
long-standing symbol of unselfish contribution of one’s talents,
energy, and time. Eligible candidates are Ball State alumni,
university employees, community individuals, and corporations or
businesses that contribute outstanding service in support of the
University or the Alumni Association. Recipients are selected and
recommended by an Alumni Council Committee on behalf of the
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Alumni Association.
Benny awards were presented October 2, 1998 during the annual
Alumni Association Awards Dinner. Recipients included: Frederick
E. Cox, Jr., ’74; Patricia A. Jacoby, ‘81; Gilbert L. McKean, ‘56; Patti
L. Quiring, ‘75; Thomas E. Spangler, ‘66; Stoops Automotive Group,
Inc (Jeffrey E. Stoops ‘69, President); Stoops Automotive Group,
Inc. (Randy Stoops, Vice President); and Pennie M. Thomas, MA61.
Coach of the Year
The 1998-99 Ball State University Alumnus Coach of the Year
Award was received by 19 alumni.
This program was designed to recognize successful Ball State
University undergraduate alumni head coaches in each of the
Indiana High School Athletic Association sanctioned sports. The
winners were selected by a vote of their coaching peers, Ball State
alumni head coaches at other Indiana High Schools, and Ball State
coaching staff members in each sport.
The recipients were: Larry Wright, ‘63, football coach at Sheridan
High School; Kathy Schembra-Nalley, ‘72MA77, volleyball coach at
Roncalli High School; Chuck Koeppen, ‘68MA74, boy’s and girl’s
cross country coach at Carmel High School; Tim Cleland, ‘87, boy’s
tennis coach at Delta High School; Scott Herring, ‘92, girl’s golf
coach at Yorktown High School; Chris Schnepp, ‘88MAE94, boy’s
soccer coach at Hamilton Southeastern High School; Roger Karns,
‘80, girl’s swimming coach at Wawasee High School; Dave Boggs,
‘81, boy’s swimming coach at Seymour High School; Andy Hobbs,
‘91MAE98, wrestling coach at Peru High School; Charlie Hall, ‘80,
girl’s basketball coach at Kokomo High School;
JoAnn Borders,
‘80MA86, gymnastics coach at Connersville High School;
Keith
Hipskind, ‘79, boy’s basketball coach at Greensburg High School;
Todd Croy, '86, softball at Whiteland Community High School; Mike
Haviland, '71, girl's track at Muncie Central High School; Tim
Cleland, '87, girl's tennis at Delta High School; Ted Oliger '65, boy's
golf at Cambridge City Lincoln High School; Charlie Owen, '59,
boy's track at Yorktown High School; Bill Nixon, '62, baseball at
Plymouth High School.
G.O.L.D.
Over the past year the BSUAA collected nominations for the
G.O.L.D. (Graduate of the Last Decade) Award. During the fall of
1999, the inaugural presentation of the G.O.L.D. Award will take
place. The G.O.L.D. Award was established and approved by the
BSUAA Alumni Council in February of 1998.
The purpose of the G.O.L.D. Award is to annually recognize the
outstanding accomplishments of recent graduates. It is designed to
include both traditional and non-traditional graduates. These alumni
have demonstrated their promise and potential for outstanding
endeavors by becoming involved in different aspects of life after
college.
A maximum of eight alumni will be honored each year with the
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award. Each award recipient must have received his or her initial
Ball State degree within ten years of January 1 of the year of
recognition. In addition, the nominee should demonstrate success
in his or her professional field and be active in public service to the
community, nonprofit organizations, professional organizations, the
BSUAA, or Ball State University.
Legacy Scholarship
To
recognize children or grandchildren of Ball State alumni, the Alumni
Association awards scholarships to those who have chosen Ball
State for their higher education, and have demonstrated success in
academics. To be considered, a parent or grandparent of the
applicant must be an active member of the Ball State Alumni
Association.
Incoming freshmen and currently enrolled undergraduate students
are eligible for the one-time award. In 1998, twenty-seven
scholarships of $1,500 each were awarded.
Recipients for 1998-99, their hometowns, and their alumni parents
or grandparents included: John R. Ankenbruck, Fort Wayne (John
‘74, Sharman ‘74); Kristin L. Bell, Fort Wayne (Lola ‘76); Kevin J.
Blake, Gas City (Judith ‘63MA67); Courtney R. Cates, Mooreland
(Gayle ‘74MA75); Amanda R. Dean, Auburn (Terry ‘76, Diane ‘75);
Kimberly M. Eckstein, West Harrison (Christina ‘75); Peter A.
English, Kendallville (John ‘72, Anita ‘74); Amy A. Garrett,
Indianapolis (George ‘74, Anne ‘71); Travis M. Goen, Muncie
(Connie ‘72); Jennifer Gordon, Elkhart (Robert ‘72); Amanda E.
Graham, Muncie (Gregory BAR’78); Adam K. Haffner, Daleville
(Deborah ‘75MAE77); Sherry L. Herlitz, Valparaiso (Karen
‘70MAE75, Jack Niksch ‘47); Robyn A. Kopke, Woodland Park, CO,
(Bonnell ZB69); Joshua D. Lassiter, Muncie (Michael ‘74); Joanna R.
Lute, Valparaiso (Ruth ‘67, Jim ‘64, Max 71); Sarah L. May,
Indianapolis (Dennis ‘75, Margaret ‘73); Sara L. McGriff, LaPorte
(Randy ‘72MA77, Nancy MLS75, Harold Schutz MA59); Kelli L.
Michael, Muncie (Anthony ‘68MA71EdS84); April D. Oatess, Bluffton
(Richard MA87); Jessica A. Perry, Indianapolis (Jeanne ‘72); Carrie
L. Powers, Huntington (Elten ‘68MA72EdS90, Roberta ‘68MA72);
Jana D. Richards, Muncie (Jane ‘77MA78); Tara A. Scott, New
Castle (Donald ‘57MA68, Deborah ‘87); James P. Vigne,
Indianapolis (Arlene ‘68); Sarah C. Walker, Cincinnati, OH (Steve
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‘73EdD87, Sally ‘71); Christopher S. Wolf, Valparaiso (Jeffrey
BAR75, Deborah ‘73).
Legacy Scholarship recipients and their parents were honored at the
President’s Pre-game Luncheon September 12, where they were
joined by the Alumni Council. This year’s 27 brings the total to 336
scholarships provided since the program’s 1983 inception.
Ray Ashley
Kelli Hahn, Perrysburg, Ohio, was the 1998 Ray Ashley Memorial
Scholarship Award Recipient for her service to Homecoming. She
received a $1,500 stipend.
Hahn, a junior majoring in urban planning and economics, served
on the 1997 and 1998 Homecoming Steering Committee and is
general chairman for Homecoming 1999.
In addition to Homecoming, she is a member of numerous other
organizations. President of her social sorority, Alpha Omicron Pi,
she is secretary of Student Alumni Relations Team (St.A.R.T). She
has also been a member of Campus Activities Funding Board.
The Ray Ashley Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of
Raymond W. Ashley, ‘41MA52, who devoted 17 years to the
promotion of Homecoming activities as assistant director of the Ball
State University Alumni Association. The scholarship is given to help
promote student involvement in Homecoming and provide
recognition, as well as financial assistance, to Ball State students
who contribute outstanding service to Homecoming.
Oliver C. Bumb
The Oliver C. Bumb Cardinal Corps Scholarship is awarded each
year to an outstanding member of Cardinal Corps, an organization
of students who serve as the official hosts and hostesses of the
university. The $1,500 scholarship was established in 1985 by the
university’s Alumni Association in honor of Bumb, a Ball State
University Administrator and faculty member for more than 30
years, and the founder of Cardinal Corps.
Melanie Grills, ‘99, Anderson, was the 1998 recipient and Natalie
Schaefer, Santa Claus, is the 1999 award winner.
Grills, a CCIM graduate, majored in Telecommunications and
minored in Marketing. In addition to Cardinal Corps activities, she
was a member of the Greek Week Steering Committee, Order of
Omega, Golden Key National Honors Society, Alpha Lambda Delta,
and Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority.
Schaefer, a senior, is majoring in choral and general music
education with a minor in musical theater. She is vice president of
Cardinal Corps. In addition to being active in Cardinal Corps,
Schaefer is a member of Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity,
Collegiate Music Educators National Conference, Kappa Delta Pi
Education Honorary, and National Residence Hall Honorary.
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Robert E. Linson Scholarship
Emeritus vice president for
University Relations Dr. Robert E.
Linson, ‘47MA48, served Ball
State as executive director of the
BSU Alumni Association for 25 of
his 32 years as a campus
administrator. Although retired,
his interest in, and support of,
Ball State University has not
waned.
Named in Linson’s honor, the
scholarship recognizes student
involvement in alumni activities
by providing a financial award to
one who has contributed time and
energy to student- and
alumni-related programs at the
university. In 1998, C. Andrew
Brown, ‘99, Hanover, received the award. Brown was an
undergraduate communications assistant for the Alumni
Association, and member of Theta Chi fraternity. He served on the
1998 Homecoming Steering Committee. He was also a member of
University Singers and Chamber Choir, and performed in numerous
Ball State Theater productions. Linson presented the award to
Brown at the October 2 Alumni Awards Dinner in conjunction with
Homecoming.
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Reunions
Class of 1949
To celebrate its 50-year anniversary,
members of the Class of ‘49 met on campus June 24-25 to
re-connect with Ball State and each other. Participants began their
two-day stay with a welcome luncheon and sharing anecdotes and
fond memories of days on campus. They heard several guest
speakers, toured old and new parts of campus, and were inducted
into the Half-Century Club by President John Worthen, following a
Golden Anniversary Dinner.
Locating classmates and planning events were social committee
members Frank Arthur, Ralph Boling, Robert Bragg, Annalee Cloud,
Thomas Dean, Patsy Fisher Hinkle, Charles Lord, Joe Scherrer,
Florence Arthur Shelby, Don Shryock, Joan Carnahan Stairs, and
John Wean.
A committee of ‘49ers also met to assist with a class gift to the
University. Members included Gene Bennett, Ralph Boling, Robert
Bragg, J. Paul Georgi, Charles Holt, Thomas Joyce Jr., Charles Lord,
Joe Scherrer, Evelyn Aiken Seeger, and Martha Hayes Yarling.
Contributions from the class were designated to the Bethel and
McKinley avenues gateway project.
Class of 1958
A 40-year reunion breakfast was hosted in the Student Center on the
rainiest Homecoming Day in recent memory. When the parade was
canceled, participants stayed inside to visit and explore the 1958
Orient, and then headed to the Alumni Center, and later to the
football game.
Black Alumni Constituent
Society
The Black Alumni Constituent
Society hosted its biennial reunion,
July 17-19. The reunion brought
100 alumni and guests to Ball State
for the weekend. Outstanding
Alumni awards were presented to
Francesca Armmer, ‘73; Tim Brown,
‘66; Robert M. Coatie, ‘68MA72;
and David H. Miller, ‘63, during the
Saturday evening awards dinner.
PowerTrain provided music for the
closing dance.
Cheerleader
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Forty-three alumni cheerleaders and guests reunited on January 30
for a basketball game, followed by a reception and dinner at the
Alumni Center. Spearheaded by Wendy Spegal Richards, ‘88, the
reunion featured a media presentation of cheerleading events
throughout the past 25 years, as well as an album of updates and
photos submitted by former cheerleaders from across the country.
The Lynne Byerly Outstanding Alumnus Cheerleader award was
presented to Jed Speakman, ‘86, who cheered from 1982-86.
Delta Pi Epsilon
Members of the Pi Chapter of Delta Pi Epsilon celebrated their 50th
Anniversary at Ball State during dinner July 17, at the Alumni Center.
Robert Mitchell, national director of Delta Pi Epsilon, was the guest
speaker.
Football Lettermen
The
1978 Mid-American Conference Championship football team met for a
20-year reunion on October 16-17, 1998. On Friday, participants
teed off at the Players Club for 18 holes of golf, followed by dinner at
Tony’s Lockeroom. Perfect football weather greeted the team on
Saturday, as 26 players and former Coach Dwight Wallace attended a
pre-game luncheon at the Alumni Center, and then cheered the
Cardinals as they took on the Miami Redhawks. A post-game
celebration was hosted at the Alumni Center.
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Tennis Lettermen
Coach Bill Richards, tennis alumni, and the tennis team gathered at
the Alumni Center on February 20, for their annual reunion. More
than 60 alumni and guests attended and enjoyed an Italian buffet
and reception after playing tennis earlier in the day. Participants
received tennis t-shirts as mementos.
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1998 - 1999 Annual Report
Professional & Constituent Societies
Black
Alumni
Four individuals received Outstanding Black Alumni Awards at the
July, 1998 Reunion, attended by more than 100 alumni and guests.
Recipients were: Francesca (Mukes) Armmer, ‘73, Bradley
University professor of nursing; Tim Brown, ‘66, former NFL player,
now an actor and deputy probation officer in Los Angeles; Robert
Coatie, ‘68MA72, director of Minority Student Services at Florida
International University; and David Miller, ‘63, assistant U.S.
attorney in Fort Wayne. In its tenth year, the Black Alumni Reunion
was chaired by Jenell Joiner, ‘65, and Constance Winfrey, ‘65, and
conducted at the Alumni Center.
Fred Cox retired as president of the Black Alumni Society after
serving six years. New officers were: Ben Robinson, ‘70, president
and Alumni Council representative; Homer Jackson,
‘67MAE73EdD82, vice president; Constance Winfrey ‘65, vice
president; Fred Cox, ‘74, past president; Sue Taylor, ‘71, BSUAA
liaison and secretary; Janie Nicely, BSUAA Program Assistant; and
Ed Shipley, ‘68MA71, BSUAA executive director.
Members of the board for 1998-99 were: Phil Anderson, ‘95; Mike
Chisley, ‘73; Eric Crockett, ‘94; John Hall, ‘72; Jenell Joiner, ‘65;
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Pamala Morris, ‘69MAE71; Charmaine Powell, ‘75; Keith Robinson,
‘95; Foster Stephens Jr., ‘73MAE78; and Linda Wilson, ‘72MA74,
faculty representative: Charles Payne. Ex-officio members were
Charles Green, ‘72MA75EdD82; Hollis Hughes Jr., ‘65MA73; Dawn
Kavanaugh-Krabbe, ‘89; Allen Williams, ‘73 and Wayne Roberts,
‘87, long-distance liaison.
College of Architecture and Planning
The college and board hosted alumni and guests during their annual
Alumni Day on April 10, 1999. Activities included reunions for the
classes of 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, and 1994 and a banquet
that honored outstanding alumni.
Bruce Race, BAR80, and Julie Monk, BAR79, received the
Distinguished Alumni Award and Eric Ernstberger, BLA79, and
James Underwood, BAR71, received the Award of Outstanding
Achievement. Chris Brandt, BAR76, served as the chair of the
awards committee.
The board continues to encourage alumni to become involved with
the alumni mentoring program and to serve as guest studio critic or
juror.
Officers were: Ron Menze, BAR79, president; Chris Brandt, BAR76,
vice president; Wayne Estopinal, BAR79, Alumni Council
representative; Jeffrey Hall, dean; Michel Mounayar, MA82,
associate dean; Francis Parker, faculty representative; Pat Quinn
Knight, administrative assistant; Ernie Krug, ‘68MAE73MAE82,
BSUAA liaison, and Andrea Deer, ‘95, BSUAA assistant. Board
members: Gina Bobber, BUPB93; Marsh Davis, MSHP90; Mark
Sexton, BLA81; Ron Fisher, BAR79; Deb Schmucker, BLA87; Susan
Throckmorton, BAR84; Dawn Kroh MLA88; Hal Kovert, BAR76; and
Sheila Snider, BAR74.
College of Business
The College of Business alumni
board conducted its annual
events along with its four
quarterly board meetings.
Included in 1998 was a summer
reception for alumni business
executives, which was hosted at
the Skyline Club, Indianapolis,
following its July 15 board
meeting.
The annual Dialogue Day,
co-hosted by the COB Alumni
Association and the College,
featured two keynote speakers
on October 2. James Lintzenich, ‘75, president and CEO of USA
Group, Fishers, and Niel Ellerbrook, ’70, president and COO of
Indiana Energy, Indianapolis, addressed 550 students and faculty in
Pruis Hall.
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A more social event, Sports and Spaghetti Night, competed with the
winter weather on January 13, and was attended by 54 alumni and
guests in the Alumni Center, who then joined others in University
Arena to watch basketball against Western Michigan.
In the spring, the board conducted its fourth meeting, followed by
“Takin’ Care of Business,” an event for juniors to hear alumni
panelists discuss their jobs and companies, and to network with
them. It is co-sponsored by the Career Center.
Fifty-one business alumni volunteers wrote letters to encourage
prospective students to enroll in the College of Business. This
letter-writing campaign is in its second year, and helped attract
several highly ranked students in the previous year.
Several business alumni were recognized for their outstanding
accomplishments in the profession. At the fall Recognition Dinner,
Richard Hutson, ‘60MA62, partner of Hewitt Associates, was
inducted into the College of Business Hall of Fame, and the family of
Wallace Miller, MA63, was presented an Award of Distinction
posthumously. At spring commencement, five additional individuals
were recognized for their professional achievements. Michael Cox,
’70, president and COO for First Merchants Bank, Muncie; and
George Sissel, president and CEO for Ball Corporation, Broomfield,
Colorado, were presented Awards of Distinction.
Awards of Achievement were given to Walter Catlow, ‘68, president
of Ameritech’s Cellular and Paging division, Hoffman Estates,
Illinois; Steve Parker, ‘73, CFO for Prairie Group, near Chicago,
Illinois; and Patti Quiring ‘75, president of Quiring Associates,
Indianapolis.
In March, 48 actuarial science and insurance students, alumni and
faculty met for a reception and dinner at the Alumni Center, hosted
by Stephen Avila, ‘86. Student club presidents spoke about their
organizations, and recent or upcoming activities.
The College of Business newsletter, Network, was written and
designed by Marc Ransford, ‘90, and published twice this year to
inform alumni about activities and news of the College.
COB board officers were: Suzette Brown, ‘72, president; Craig
Dunn, ‘75, vice president; Mark Smith, MBA92, Alumni Council
representative; Dan Prickel ‘76MA80, past president; Sue Taylor,
‘71, BSUAA liaison and secretary; and Ed Shipley, ‘68MA71, BSUAA
executive director. Additional members included Katherine
Arbuckle, ‘80; Thomas Ertel, ‘77; Ray Ferguson, ‘70; John Harris,
‘67; David Heeter, ‘83; Steven Imler, ‘69; W. James Ittenbach, ‘71;
Leisa Julian, ‘80MBA83; Julie Kern, MBA83; Stephen Lee, ‘71;
Deena Nystrom ‘83; Eric Olson, ‘83; and Marc Ransford, ‘90.
Faculty members were Clarence Deitsch, John Fitzgerald, and Neil
Palomba, dean.
College of Fine Arts
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The CFA
Alumni
Board
hosted
its
second
Jazz and
Java
evening
on April 8
in the
Alumni
Center
Assembly
Hall.
Flavored
coffees
and
liqueurs,
and fine
desserts, including flaming Bananas Foster were served to 95
alumni and faculty before they boarded buses to Pruis Hall. Guest
artist Joe LaBarbera, jazz drummer, performed with Larry
McWilliams and the acclaimed jazz ensembles for the evening’s
entertainment.
A new mentoring program, initiated through the efforts of Charles
Russell Jr., ‘71, and Dan Conder, ‘72, as well as graphic design
faculty, paired 14 juniors with Graphic Arts alumni professionals.
The professional met with the student approximately five times to
discuss the student’s work, and also to provide networking or
internship opportunities. The great success of this first year
program has prompted a need for more alumni mentors, because
student responses have more than doubled for the 1999-2000
program.
CFA pins were again presented to new graduates at
commencement.
The CFA Alumni Board met three times throughout the year to plan
its activities, with a new outing being considered for late summer.
Officers were: Jacqueline Brown ‘74MA77, president; Ann
Heintzelman, ‘83MA88, vice president and Alumni Council
representative; Sue Taylor, ‘71, BSUAA liaison and secretary; and
Patricia Theisen, ‘78, past president. Members included Amy
Christie, ‘93; Dan Conder, ‘72; Lee Grantham, ‘81; Brent Marty,
‘92; Margaret Merrion, dean; Erwin Mueller, ‘53DA77; Myles Ogea,
‘91MA94; Charlie Russell Jr., ‘71; Pamela Spillman, ‘86; and Michael
Wilson, ‘95. Faculty representatives were Sarah Mangelsdorf,
Christine Satory and Elizabeth Richter. Ex-officio were Andrea Deer,
‘95, BSUAA information coordinator; and Ed Shipley, ‘68MA71,
BSUAA executive director.
Family and Consumer Sciences
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Using a survey
to determine the
interests and
desires of its
constituency, the
Family and
Consumer
Sciences Alumni
Board began its
year with new
plans. It worked
closely with the
department to
create and
implement
Career Mentoring
Day at the Alumni Center, attended by 210 students and 40 alumni
and faculty. Charles Lazzara, ‘73, president and CEO of Ritz
Charles, Indianapolis, made the keynote address. Students then
broke into smaller groups determined by their majors, and were
addressed by alumni professionals from those disciplines.
At the request of numerous alumni who were surveyed, the
department reinstated its newsletter to graduates, and mailed it
during the winter. Alumni and faculty were invited to attend several
departmental functions, including a reception for Distinguished
Alumni Award recipient Penny Ralston, ‘71, dean of the College of
Human Science at Florida State University.
FCS Spring Alumni Day, an event held every other year, attracted
50 persons. Four alumni awards were presented at the luncheon:
Ellen Lacey, MA60, Award of Distinction; Ann (Dilley) Smart, ‘69,
and Nancy (Martin) Torgerson, ‘63, Awards of Achievement; and
Joyce (Keever) Meyer, ‘81, Award of Merit. Joy McMechan Robbins,
‘69MA72 made the keynote presentation.
Officers were: Sharon Stephen, ‘63MA70, president; Jackie
Johnston, ‘64MA67, vice president and Alumni Council
representative; Pat Barnes, ‘68MA72, secretary; and Christina
Means, ‘94, past president.
Members were: Corine Carr, ‘80BS82MS84EdD98; Bonnie Johnston,
‘72MA77; Jama Kirby Montgomery, ‘50MA60; Jeanine LeMaster,
‘92; Joy Robbins, ‘69MA72; Katina Roberts, ‘87; Linda Wallace, ‘62;
Sandra Wimmer, ‘62MA67; Alice Spangler, department chair; Marla
Kurtz, ‘78MA82, faculty representative; Diane Williams, BSUAA
communications assistant; Sue Taylor, ‘71, BSUAA liaison; and Ed
Shipley, ‘68MA71, BSUAA executive director.
Journalism
The Journalism Alumni Association enjoyed an active year, working
with scholarship and alumni award selections, and seeing the
ground breaking of a new building that will house the Department
of Journalism, among other departments.
During its annual spring awards luncheon, the Department of
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Journalism and Journalism Alumni Association honored several
alumni. Emily A. Holmes, ‘96, graphics editor of the Baltimore Sun,
was presented the Outstanding Young alumnus Award. The
Outstanding Journalism alumnus Award was presented to Bruce E.
Konkle, ‘76, associate professor in the College of Journalism and
Mass Communication at the University of South Carolina.
John M. Butler, ‘71; Gary A. Hengstler, ‘69; and Homer B. Smith,
‘36MA40, were inducted into the Journalism Hall of Fame. Butler is
assistant to the director of Quill and Scroll National Honorary,
prestigious national honorary for high school journalism students.
Hengstler is editor and publisher of the American Bar Associations’s
ABA Journal, the largest legal magazine in the world. Smith has
been an active journalist for more than six decades, serving as a
publications editor, author, and columnist.
The Journalism Alumni Association also planned a seminar to be
hosted in the Alumni Center. The seminar, planned for spring 1999,
was rescheduled with the hope of involving more participants.
The Association board was led by Amy Ahlersmeyer, ‘80, president;
Susan Akers, ‘90, vice president; and Vicki Hermansen, ‘83, Alumni
Council representative. Other board members included: Ray
Begovich, MA88EdD93; Myra Borshoff, ‘69; Marlene Carey, ‘77;
Larry Costello, MA88; Tim Fought, ‘87; Jim Grim, ‘80; Christopher
Jensen, MA88; Guy Johnson, ‘66; Mark Kornmann, ‘83MA84; Adele
Lash, ‘72; Kirby Sprouls, ‘74; and Tracy Warner, ‘80.
Members by position at the university were: Marilyn Weaver,
‘65MA70EdS81, department chair; Shirley Serini, faculty
representative; Charlotte Shepperd, ‘68MA75, Alumni Association
liaison and secretary; and Diane Williams, BSUAA Communications
Assistant.
Lettermen’s Alumni “B” Club
On October 16 and 17, Ball State inducted six former
student-athletes into its Athletic Hall of Fame at a ceremony in the
University Arena Alumni Lounge. In addition, they were honored at
halftime at Ball State’s home football game vs. Miami University.
The inductees included: Jenny Eckert, ‘90, Women’s Basketball;
Ron Duncan, ‘88, Football; Jeff Gallagher, ‘88, Men’s Golf; Todd
Hershey, ‘88, Men’s Tennis; Eric Nixon, ‘88, Men’s Tennis; and
Derrick Wesley, ‘88, Men’s Basketball.
Natural Resources and Environmental Management
The Clyde Hibbs Memorial Scholarship fund reached an endowed
level, enabling the department to award $500 to an outstanding
junior with an NREM major. Although contributions to the fund are
sought on a continual basis, this first award will be used in the
1999-2000 school year.
Completion of the Alumni Profile book, which spotlights board
members and their professions, was accomplished late in the
summer. The booklet is available for recruiting efforts.
Alumni were invited to speak at a Fall Career Day, as well as at
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Senior Recognition Day.
Highlighting the spring, the Society selected two alumni to
recognize for their outstanding accomplishments in the profession.
John T. McCory, ‘58, Fort Wayne Northrop High School teacher,
received the Award of Distinction, and Ronald A. Weiss, EdD95,
executive director of the Chipper Woods Observatory, Indianapolis,
received the Award of Achievement. The presentations were made
at a dinner in their honor at the Alumni Center.
Several alumni and faculty gathered for a picnic and concert at the
annual Symphony on the Green.
Board officers were: Dean Smith, MA79, president; Terry Coleman,
‘84, vice president; Emily Kress, ‘69MAE72, Alumni Council
representative; and David Hoffman, ‘72, past president. Members
were John Bergman, ‘71; Chris Bishop, ‘85; Timothy Johnson, ‘85;
Stan Lengerich, ‘86; Scott Mynsberge, ‘77; Hugh Brown, faculty
representative; Charles Mortensen, department chair; Janie Nicely,
BSUAA programs assistant; Sue Taylor, ‘71, BSUAA liaison and
secretary; and Ed Shipley, ‘68MA71, BSUAA executive director.
Nursing
The Nursing Alumni Board coordinated the annual winter candlelight
pinning ceremony held at Pruis Hall and the spring ceremony held
at Emens Auditorium. The boards’ scholarship committee awarded
over $5000 to nursing students for the 1999-2000 academic year.
The board hosted the annual Nursing alumni banquet. Class
reunions were chaired by Mary Whitaker, ‘49; Cleo Haney, ‘54;
Marsha Miller, ‘59; and Barb Garringer, ‘59. Board president JoAnn
Johnston, ‘85MA88 recognized outstanding alumni award recipients
Marsha Casey, ‘79, and Barbara Cox, MA91 at the banquet. Also
recognized were the graduates of the December 1998 class, May
1999 class, and 1999-2000 scholarship recipients.
Board officers were: JoAnn Johnston, ‘85MA88, president and
Alumni Council representative; Janet Noel, ‘68, vice president;
Sherrill White, AS95, secretary; Kathy Hutson, ‘80MA82AS92, past
president; Phyllis Irvine, Director, School of Nursing; Joyce Anne
Baldwin, MA77, faculty representative; Ernie Krug, ‘68MA73MA82,
BSUAA liaison; Diane Williams BSUAA communications assistant.
Board members were: Mary Buckley, ‘94; Pam Cole, ‘80MA89;
Sheri Frankenfield, ‘71MA86; Doreen Johnson, ‘79MA86; Nancy Lee,
‘94; and Ruth Ann Tolle, ‘76;
Teachers College
The Teachers College Alumni Association recognized Dr. Jon R.
Hendrix, EdD74, and Philip L. Metcalf, ‘70, as Teachers College
Outstanding Alumni this year. In addition, the board awarded
Innovative Education Grants to Donald R. Underwood, ‘70MA75,
and Ann E. Polk, ‘91MA98.
More than $11,000 in scholarships were awarded by the board for
the 1998-99 academic year. The board met with the scholarship
and Innovative Education Grant recipients at a dinner in their
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honor.
Board officers were: Eugene White, EdS81EdD82, president; Mike
Garringer, 74MA77, vice president; Cathy Palmer, ‘66MA72EdD75,
secretary; Phil Metcalf, ‘70, Alumni Council representative. Board
members were: Terri Austin, ‘77MA81; Sharon Gunyon, ‘58MA62;
Mary Link, MA69EdD76; Roy Weaver, ‘68MA71 dean; Ernie Krug,
‘68MA73MA82, BSUAA activities director, and Andrea Deer, ‘95,
BSUAA information coordinator. New board members were: Judy
Briganti, ‘69; Mike Garringer, ‘74MA77; Suellen Reed, MA70EdD91
and June Rimmer, ‘70.
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Muncie, IN 47306-0075
Telephone: 765-285-1080
Toll Free: 1-888-I-GO-4-BSU
E-mail: alumni1@bsu.edu.
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1998-99 Annual Report Alumni Financials
1998 - 1999 Annual Report
Financial Summary
Revenue (1998-1999)
Alumni Association (Net)
Ball State University
Foundation
University
Total Revenue
Expenditures (1998-1999)
Administrative Salaries
Support Salaries
Fringe Benefits
Student/Graduate Assistant
Salaries
Ball State Alumnus
(printing/postage)
Other Publications (printing)
General Operations
Other University Department
Support
Travel
UBI Taxes
Alumni Center Gift and Grand
Opening Events
Alumni Clubs/Regional Alumni
Outings
Awards Program
Constituent Programs
Homecoming
Reunions
New Graduate Promotions
Scholarships
Student Programs
Total Expenditures
Retained to Current Assets
Current Assets (June 30,
1999)
Endowed Scholarships (June
30, 1999)
Investment Assets (June 30,
1999)
Total Assets (June 30, 1999)
$212,727.00
229,000.00
*817,253.00
$1,258,980.00
$333,783.00
110,122.00
124,293.00
37,100.00
243,671.00
15,022.00
105,229.00
15,000.00
10,000.00
1,105.00
81,286.00
64,867.00
2,820.00
4,102.00
16,209.00
7,761.00
6,208.00
55,665.00
4,747.00
$1,238,990.00
$19,990.00
$95,382.24
121,551.77
974,791.48
$1,191,725.49
*The university provides office space (rent, utilities,
maintenance) and computer services in addition to the
revenue shown.
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Alumni Staff | Alumni Programs | Alumni Awards | Reunions | Professional & Constituent
Societies
BSUAA Financial Summary | Past Activities Calendar
Ball State University Alumni Association
Muncie, IN 47306-0075
Telephone: 765-285-1080
Toll Free: 1-888-I-GO-4-BSU
E-mail: alumni1@bsu.edu.
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1998 - 1999 Annual Report
July
'98
Event
Location
9
9
10
10
11
Delta Pi Epsilon Reunion Committee Meeting
7
Northeastern Indiana Golf & Dinner Outing - Brookwood Golf Club 121
BSUAA Recognition Dinner
129
Linson Scholarship Committee Meeting
5
Delta Pi Epsilon College of Business Honorary
50
50th Anniversary Reunion
11
Three Rivers Festival Parade
29
12
Indianapolis Indians Picnic & Baseball Outing
85
15
COB After Work Cocktail Party
34
15
COB Board Meeting
15
17-19Black Alumni Reunion Weekend
100
18
Theta Chi Alumni Golf Outing - Players Club
12
23
Sigma Phi Epsilon Golf & Dinner Outing - Hickory Hills
41
26
Homecoming Committee Meeting
14
28
Eastern Indiana Golf & Dinner Outing
49
Aug.
Event
'98
3
5
5
12
15
22
22
23
26
26
29
Shelby County Area Alumni - Elks Golf Club
Indianapolis Area Golf & Dinner Outing
Fort Benjamin Harrison Golf Club
CPE Accounting Seminar - Fort Benjamin Harrison
Fort Wayne Wizards Baseball Outing
Symphony on the Prairie Outing - Conner Prairie
Beta Theta Pi Golf & Dinner Outing - Players Club
Sigma Chi Alumni Golf Outing - Royal Hylands Golf Club
Homecoming Steering Committee Meeting
Nursing Alumni Board Meeting
Homecoming Steering Committee Meeting
Alumni Greek Leadership Conference
Homecoming Fall Information Meeting
St.A.R.T. Meeting
Homecoming Steering Committee Meeting
Alumni Dinner
Football - Alumni Pre-Game Outing (BSU vs. SC)
St.A.R.T. Meeting
Natural Resources Alumni Board Meeting
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Alumni Center
Yorktown
Farmland
Alumni Center
Winchester
Location
37
119
Shelbyville
Indianapolis
31
65
67
52
85
16
7
16
34
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Fishers
Yorktown
Knightstown
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Sept.
Event
'98
1
1
2
4
5
8
9
Alumni Center
Fort Wayne
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Location
94
12
16
98
151
5
7
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Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC
Alumni Center
Indianapolis
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9
Cardinal Varsity Club Golf Outing - Hickory Hills
9
Homecoming Steering Committee Meeting
12
Alumni Council Meeting
12
Legacy Scholarship Luncheon
12
Teachers College Alumni Board Meeting & Lunch
14
Michiana Alumni Club Meeting
14-16Homcoming Talent Search Auditions
15
FCS Alumni Board Meeting
15
Northeastern Indiana Alumni Club Meeting
16
Homecoming Steering Committee Meeting
16
Career Information Day
18
Alumni Dinner
19
Football - Alumni Pre-Game Outing (BSU vs. Iowa St.)
19
Journalism Alumni Board Meeting
20
Homecoming Royalty Fashion Show
20
Alumni Admissions Reception
20
Homecoming Royalty Tea - Music Lounge
21
Earl Yestingsmeier Recognition Dinner - Delaware Country Club
22
St.A.R.T. Meeting
23
Homecoming Steering Committee Meeting
23
CFA Alumni Board Meeting
23
Nursing Alumni Board Meeting
24-25Homecoming Promotional Sales
24
Homecoming Royalty Dinner/Interviews
27
Homecoming Opening Day Activities
Pep Rally/Basketball & Volleyball Tournaments
28
Homecoming Air Jam
29
College of Architecture & Planning Board Meeting
29
Homecoming Bed Race
29
Homecoming Faculty/Staff Wine & Cheese Reception
29
Homecoming Talent Search Technical Rehearsal
30
Homecoming Student Scholarship Talent Search
30
Homecoming Royalty Coronation
30
All Campus Picnic
30
Homecoming - Twister Competition - LaFollette Field
Oct.
'98
Event
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
Homecoming Faculty/Staff Breakfast - Music Lounge
Homecoming Student Concert - Michelanjelo/ Cootie Brown
Lambda Chi Alpha Reunion Kickoff - Radisson Hotel
Homecoming Alumni Association Awards Dinner
Lambda Chi Alpha Reunion Breakfast and Tour
Lambda Chi Alpha Golf Outing - Delaware Country Club
COB Alumni Board Meeting
COB Dialogue Day
Homecoming All Alumni Coffee Hour - Alumni Lounge
Lambda Chi Alpha Breakfast - Fraternity House
76
16
35
78
7
14
80
12
13
17
1,200
83
91
13
600
11
40
67
20
16
10
7
689
50
387
Farmland
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Mishawaka
Student Center
Alumni Center
Fort Wayne
Alumni Center
Arena
Des Moines, IA
Ames, IA
Alumni Center
Pruis Hall
Merrillville
Student Center
Muncie
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Campus
Alumni Center
Irving Gym
1,376
14
350
104
80
670
670
300
300
Emens
Alumni Center
Campus
Alumni Center
Emens
Emens
Emens
Campus
Campus
Location
95
250
5
163
0
15
13
550
40
25
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Emens
Muncie
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Muncie
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Student Center
Muncie
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3
3
Classes of 1948 & 1958 Reunion Breakfasts
22
Alumni Center
Homecoming Alumni Pre-Game Rally
434
Alumni Center
Group Gatherings
Alpha Gamma Delta Alumni
1
Alpha Omicron Pi Alumni
2
COB Alumni
10
Delta Tau Delta Alumni
19
FCS Alumni
8
Journalism Alumni
11
Kappa Alpha Theta Alumni
5
Kappa Delta Alumni
12
Lambda Chi Alpha Alumni
53
Phi Delta Theta Alumni
1
Phi Sigma Kappa/Phi Sigma Epsilon Alumni
6
Sigma Nu Alumni
8
Sigma Phi Epsilon Alumni
78
Sigma Sigma Sigma Alumni
1
Theta Chi Alumni
7
Class of 1948
12
Class of 1958
11
Gamma Iota Sigma
6
3
Homecoming (BSU vs. Northern Illinois)
16,829Stadium
3
Homecoming Post-Game Celebration
189
Alumni Center
3
Lambda Chi Alpha Reception & Dinner - Horizon Convention Center60
Muncie
3
Homecoming Entertainment - Temptations
1,407 Emens
4
Alumni Admissions Reception
16
Indianapolis
5
Ashley Award Reception - Cardinal Hall
60
Student Center
6
St.A.R.T. Meeting
12
Alumni Center
7
Indianapolis Alumni Club Meeting
13
Indianapolis
9
St.A.R.T. Interviews
1
Alumni Center
9
St.A.R.T. Applications Due
20
Alumni Center
10
Black Alumni Constituent Society Meeting
10
Alumni Center
14-15St.A.R.T. Interviews
16
Alumni Center
15
St.A.R.T. Meeting
13
Alumni Center
16
Football Lettermen’s Golf Outing-Players Club
16
Yorktown
17
Football Lettermen’s Reunion
42
Alumni Center
19
Natural Resources Alumni Awards Committee
5
Indianapolis
20
St.A.R.T. Meeting
23
Alumni Center
21
Journalism Planning Committee Meeting
6
Alumni Center
24
Phoenix Area BSU-Marshall Football Watch Party
2
Phoenix, AZ
27
Class of 1949 Reunion Committee Meeting
15
Alumni Center
28
Nursing Alumni Board Meeting
11
Alumni Center
Nov.
Event
'98
3
7
7
St.A.R.T. Meeting
Michiana Alumni Club Shopping Trip
Football - BSU vs. Western Michigan
Location
30
Alumni Center
25
Chicago, IL
19,107Stadium
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10
13
13
13
14
15
17
20
23
24
Greek 401- Presented by St.A.R.T.
Orlando Area Golf Outing - Celebration Golf Club
Alumni Dinner
FCS Career/Mentoring Day Committee
Football - Alumni Pre-Game Outing (BSU vs.Central FL)
Homecoming Steering Committee Wrap-Up Meeting
St.A.R.T. Meeting
FCS Career/Mentoring Day Committee
Indiana Association of School Principals Reception
Class of 1949 Reunion Committee Meeting
Dec.
'98
Event
2
3
4
4
6
8
8
8
12
14
17
19
Nursing Alumni Board Meeting - Van’s Restaurant
Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents Reception
FCS Career Day
FCS Alumni Board Meeting
St.A.R.T. Christmas Dinner
Alumni Council Strategic Planning Meeting
Alumni Council New Member Orientation
St.A.R.T. Meeting
BSU vs. Butler Pre-Game Outing
Chicago Alumni Outing - Rock Bottom Brewery
Muncie/Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
After Hours Reception
Nursing Candlelight Pinning Ceremony
Jan.
'99
Event
9
13
13
16
16
18
19
21
23
26
26
26
29
30
30
30
Indianapolis Ice Outing
COB Sports & Spaghetti Night
COB Alumni Board Meeting
Teachers College Alumni Board Meeting
Journalism Alumni Board Meeting
Sigma Sigma Sigma Founder’s Day Meeting
St.A.R.T. Meeting
CFA Alumni Board Meeting
Michiana Casino Boat Bus Trip
CAP Alumni Board Meeting
Journalism Awards Committee Meeting
Northeastern Alumni Club Meeting - La Margarita’s
Alumni Council Executive Committee Meeting
Alumni Council Meeting
Cheerleaders Reunion
Elkart Kids Bus Trip
Feb.
'99
Event
2
St.A.R.T. Meeting
15
29
212
6
317
15
25
6
212
15
Student Center
Orlando, FL
Orlando, FL
Alumni Center
Orlando, FL
Muncie
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Indianapolis
Alumni Center
Location
10
87
250
11
26
5
6
24
66
78
48
Muncie
Indianapolis - Marriott Hotel
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Muncie
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Indianapolis
Chicago, IL
Alumni Center
211
Pruis Hall
Location
85
54
11
12
14
4
22
14
39
12
7
13
8
39
40
48
Indianapolis
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Campus
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
East Chicago
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Fort Wayne
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Location
18
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1998-99 Annual Report: Past Activities
6
7
10
11
13
15
16
19
19
20
21
22
24
25
25
Pre-Game Basketball Outing (BSU vs. NIU)
Indianapolis Club Argosy Casino Bus Trip
Nursing Alumni Board Meeting
NREM Alumni Award Committee Meeting
Black Alumni Board Meeting
Homecoming Steering Committee Interviews Begin
St.A.R.T. Meeting
Homecoming Ashley Scholarship Committee Meeting
Northeastern Indiana TGIF - Columbia Street West
Tennis Alumni Reunion
Alumni/Admissions Reception
St.A.R.T. Tour for Asian American Student Association
FCS Nominating Committee Meeting
COB Alumni Board Planning Committee Meeting
Little Shoestring Tent Theater Reunion Meeting
40
34
12
6
13
26
24
5
86
64
284
10
4
3
8
March
Event
'99
1
1
2
3
9
9
11
15
16
16
16
20
21
23
24
25
29
30
30
30
31
FCS Banquet Committee Meeting
Homecoming Steering Committee Pizza Social
St.A.R.T. Meeting
FCS Alumni Board Meeting
Indianapolis Alumni Club Meeting
NREM Alumni Board Meeting
Technology Committee Meeting
Little Shoestring Tent Theater Reunion Meeting
Alumni Communications Advisory Board Meeting
St.A.R.T. Alumni Center Tour
Michiana Alumni Club Meeting
Homecoming Steering Committee Retreat
Alumni/Admissions Reception
Class of 1949 Social Planning Committee Meeting
Homecoming Steering Committee Meeting
Actuarial Science and Insurance Alumni Dinner
Alumni Dinner/President Worthen - Sheraton Hotel
Cardinal Job Fair
St.A.R.T. Meeting
Oregon Outing - Widmer Brothers Brewing Co.
Homecoming Steering Committee Meeting
Location
4
17
20
11
10
11
4
9
12
20
10
71
257
11
17
48
44
617
20
25
17
April
Event
'99
1
1
1
1
1
7
7
Journalism Awards Luncheon
Journalism Alumni Board Meeting
COB Takin’ Care of Business
College of Business Alumni Board Meeting
North Central Indiana Outing Meeting
Nursing Alumni Board Meeting
Homecoming Steering Committee Meeting
Dekalb, IL
Lawrenceburg
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Fort Wayne
Alumni Center
Schaumburg, IL
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Indianapolis
Alumni Center
Boardroom
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Elkhart
Student Center
Indianapolis
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Seattle, WA
University Arena
Alumni Center
Portland, OR
Alumni Center
Location
31
10
109
17
8
11
17
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Student Center
Student Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Perz
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
1998-99 Annual Report: Past Activities
8
CFA Jazz and Java
10
CAP Alumni Board Meeting
10
CAP Alumni Day
11
Alumni/Admissions Reception
12
Alumni/Admissions Reception
13
St.A.R.T. Meeting
13
Homecoming Spring Information Meeting
14
Homecoming Steering Committee Meeting
18
Alumni/Admissions Reception
21
Homecoming Royalty Meeting
21
Homecoming Steering Committee Meeting
24
Sigma Sigma Sigma Founder’s Day
24
Nursing Alumni Spring Banquet
24
Nursing Alumni Reunion - Class of 1949
24
Nursing Alumni Reunion - Class of 1959
24
Nursing Alumni Reunion - Class of 1954
25
Alumni/Admissions Reception
26-27MAC Alumni Association Staff Retreat
27
“Majoring in Success” Lecture
Sponsored by BSUAA, First USA, and Visa
27
St.A.R.T. Meeting
28
Legacy Scholarship Committee Meeting
28
Homecoming Steering Committee Meeting
30
NREM Alumni Awards Dinner
May
'99
Event
1
1
5
5-6
6
7
7
8
17
29
FCS Spring Alumni Day
Michiana Casino Night
Homecoming Steering Committee Meeting
Teacher Fair
Distinguished Alumni Committee Meeting
St.A.R.T. Senior Congrats Party
Nursing Candlelight Pinning Ceremony
Commencement Luncheon
Little Shoestring Tent Theater Reunion Meeting
Sigma Delta Reunion
84
11
141
114
22
20
80
16
158
77
15
45
170
21
25
14
99
56
481
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Campus
Evansville
Vincennes
Alumni Center
Student Center
Alumni Center
Fort Wayne
Burkhardt Building
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
South Bend
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
20
7
14
22
Alumni
Alumni
Alumni
Alumni
Location
49
52
16
550
7
537
616
528
4
59
June
Event
'99
9
Northeastern Indiana Alumni Club Meeting
11-12Alumni College
12
Distinguished Alumni Committee Meeting
12
G.O.L.D. Committee Meeting
12
Journalism Alumni Board Meeting
12
Alumni Council Meeting
12
Symphony on the Green (NREM)
12
Symphony on the Green (Alumni College)
14
FCS Alumni Board Meeting
Center
Center
Center
Center
Alumni Center
Elkhart
Alumni Center
University Arena
Alumni Center
Muncie
Pruis Hall
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Location
11
84
7
6
10
27
4
90
6
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Fort Wayne
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Campus
Campus
Alumni Center
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18
Football Lettermen Golf & Dinner Outing
Hickory Hills Golf Club
19
Homecoming Steering Committee Meeting
22
Indianapolis Golf & Dinner Outing - West Chase Golf Club
23
Gamma Gamma Reunion Luncheon
24-25Class of ‘49-50 Year Reunion
29
Michiana Golf & Dinner Outing - Juday Creek Golf Club
84
Farmland
14
24
50
109
83
Muncie
Indianapolis
Alumni Center
Alumni Center
Elkhart
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Telephone: 765-285-1080
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