Extending the Personal Touch

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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.

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Kimberly Wagner, Director, Alumni Relations

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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

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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

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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 alumni@ipfw.edu. 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