Academic Counseling and Career Services
Known informally as ACCS (and pronounced as "access") this campus unit was made up of professional staff to provide a supportive environment for students, offer class scheduling and curriculum information, assist with decision making, and furnish information on time management, study skills, tutorial assistance, and career-related matters. In July 1998 the unit was formed as part of the merger of career services, testing, and academic counseling. The latter was formerly known as Student Academic Counseling Services or SACS. ACCS was dissolved in 2007 during a reorganization of Student Affairs. The Mastodon Advising Center (MAC) became part of the new Academic Success Center (ASC), while Career Services and Testing Services began reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.
Academic Reorganization
Although academic reorganization at IPFW has been a continual process, the reorganization generally referred to by this term is the one approved for Fall, 1987 implementation by President of Purdue, Steven C. Beering on March 16, 1987. The purpose was to reflect homogeneous missions.
Academic Success Center
The Academic Success Center was formed in November 2007 after a number of organizational changes in Student Affairs. The new unit was headed by Dr. Rachelle Darabi, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Success, and included CASA, FYE, and the Mastodon Advising Center (MAC). The organization focused on supporting student success, particularly of first year students.
Accomplishments
A publication started in January 2003 by the office of university relations and communications to "showcase our faculty and staff to the campus community." It was published twice a year, listing the publications, honors and presentations made by IPFW faculty. It was also called IPFW Accomplishments.
ACCS
Addison Locke Roache Memorial Lecture series
This lecture series was funded by the Addison Locke Roache Memorial Lectureship Trust from Indiana University at Bloomington. The I.U. series brought lectures to the campus given by persons eminently qualified in their fields of knowledge, particularly law, business, education or letters. The co-sponsors for the IPFW campus were the Student Union Board of Governors and the <DBILINK id="1408">Honors Program</DBILINK>.
Administrative Excellence Award
The purpose of the cash award is to honor an outstanding administrative staff member for excellence in job performance, excellence in service and/or outstanding contributions to the university. The first award was given in 1987. Members of the Administrative Staff Council are eligible. Recipients: 1987, Paul A. Strouts; 1988, Tony L. Yoder; 1989, Judith Trikones Wilkins; 1990, Beverly J. Bolinger; 1991, Michael F. O'Hear; 1992, Nancy A. Hobbs; 1993, Gary D. Steffen; 1994, Laura J. Herbrand; 1995, Randall E. Borst; 1996, Martha J. Weatherford; 1997, Linda L. Scott; 1998; Larry W. Brown; 1999, Philip Davich; 2000, Daniel L. Gebhart; 2001, Barbara Ostrowski; 2002, Nancy J. Leinbach; 2003, Diana S. Burns.
Administrative Staff Council
The first council meeting was held on April 9, 1974. Bill Heller was the first chairman. The purpose of the organization is (1) to serve as a formal communications link with the Chancellor to present effectively administrative-staff views, positions, and interests; (2) to serve as a consultative body for the Chancellor on matters of policy affecting the operation of the campus; (3) to serve as a formal means of communication among administrators of the Fort Wayne Campus; (4) to serve as an advocate for ASC members and their families, raising funds when appropriate.
Source: Archival files and ASC website, February 24, 2005.
Adult Students' Re-entry and Orientation
This program, sponsored by Center for Women and Returning Adults, is designed to help orient students 22 and older who are going to college for the first time or returning after a long absence. Sessions on time management, note-taking, life career planning, math and writing anxieties are among the topics covered.
Advisor of the Year Award
The cash award is given annually to an academic advisor, faculty or professional advisor, who is engaged in developmental adivisng such as career and life planning.
Source: IPFW Insights, May 2003, p. 3.
All-Campus Twenty-Fifth Birthday Party
Alpha Psi Omega
This social sorority was established in 1966 with seventeen charter members. It was among the most visible campus organizations in terms of student government leadership, high scholastic achievement and service projects. On October 1, 1972 it became affiliated with the national organization Delta Gamma. The sorority's first elected officers were Sharon Wright (president); Carol Holloway (vice president); Jan Ruby (secretary); Barbara Stuerzenberger (Treasurer); Carol Probst (scholarship); Lynn Tenny (social); cindy Sieminski (publicity); Carol Hoopes (rush); Jenny Stout (sergeant-at-arms); Linda Nagel (chaplain); Sandy Meyer and Cindy Sieminski (archivists). Other charter members included Cindy Craw, Becky Gremaux, Holly Helmke, Sherry Koehlinger, Lynn Schubert and Betty Tonsing.
Alumni Awards
Alumni Board Presidents--Indiana
Alumni Board Presidents--Purdue
Alumni Citation Award
The award (first granted in 1990) is given for achievement, service, or contribution that reflects honor upon the university. The recipient must be an IPFW graduate. Recipients: 1990, James R. Hansen and Richard Jantz; 1991, William Briggs; 1992, William Lynn; 1993, Anne B. Hoover; 1994, Oscar J. Underwood, Jr.; 1995, Patricia Smallwood; 1996, Cynthia PennAmber; 1997, Betty K. Tonsing; 1998, Thomas M. Bartholomy; 1999, John Okeson; 2000, Linda Buskirk; 2001, Deborah McMahan; 2002, Nancy Louraine; 2003, Thomas Blume; 2004, Kathy Carrier.
Alumni Directors
Alumni Office (Indiana University)
The first Indiana University Alumni association office was opened in 1969. The news article below indicates it was located on the third floor of the library, although at this time the library did not have a third floor! The library was located on the second floor of Kettler Hall. It was staffed by Mrs. Jacqueline Reed, chief alumni records clerk for the Fort Wayne campus. Nick Kestner, alumni field secretary for regional campuses, directed the operation.
Source: Fort Wayne Alumni News, June 1969, p.1.
Alumni Volunteer of the Year Award
Recipients: 1998, Glenna Raber; 1999, Steve Salisbury; 2000, Michael McGarland; 2001, Glenn Emley; 2002, Vicki Bandor Braun; 2004, Rebecca Teagarden.
American Production and Inventory Control Society
A student chapter was formed in 1989 by Diana Scott (President), Diane Vorndran (Vice-President), and Doug DeLauder (Secretary-Treasurer).
Amoco Foundation Outstanding Teaching Award
Originally the Standard Oil Foundation award, it was first given in 1969. Recipients: 1969, David P. Onwood; 1976, Anne Keuchnelian Schwarz; 1978, Lowell Beineke; 1979, Ronald C. Emery; 1981, Rudy G. Svoboda; 1982, Elvis J. Holt; 1983, Richard A. Pacer; 1984, William G. Frederick; 1985, Mohammad K. Fazel; 1986, Marc J. Lipman; 1987, Raymond E. Pippert. See also Outstanding Teacher Award
Animal House (the movie)
Anthropology Club
The purpose of the club is to stimulate and encourage student body interest and involvement and to promote community wide interest in anthropology. The club provided luncheon lecture series, weekend trips and tutoring for students.
Aquarius Park
The area where the Peace Pole, Friends Pavilion, and Onwood Memorial Garden are located was established by the class of 1969 as "an area of rest and study." It was known as Aquarius Park until the pavilion was built at which time the name was less often used. There is a marker on the ground between the peace pole and the pavilion, however, which indicates the area is called Aquarius Park.
Aquarius Park Pavilion
Archaeological Survey
The IPFW Archaeological Survey was created in 1981 as a community service enterprise and instructional support service of the anthropology program, serving as an umbrella for cultural resource management and research-based archaeological activities within the geographic service area of the university.
Source: Archaeological Survey website, February 25, 2005.
AROTC
Art Work on Campus
Numerous works of art are displayed on campus. They are described under the following entries: "Tribute," in the Williams Theatre; "Seeds of Learning Become a Tree of Knowledge," in the Helmke Library; "Harmony in Three Parts," at the entrance of the Visual Arts building.
Arts and Letters Alumni Newsletter
The newsletter was published from Spring 1982 until April 1986.
Arts and Sciences Award for the Enhancement of Learning
Each year the School of Arts and Sciences presents the award in recognition of accomplishment resulting from a single activity, project, or course to encourage innovative teaching and learning experiences. All full and part-time A&S faculty are eligible, and a sum of $500 is given to the recipient's department to be used by the recipient for materials, supplies, travel or another means of enhancing learning. A plaque is given to the person receiving the award that indicates the activity. The recipient also gives a presentation describing the activity and its significance. Recipients include: 1996, Michael F. O'Hear and Ed Moritz; 1997, Debra Hall, John LaMaster, Marilyn Reba, Joyce Vetter, Dianna Zook; 1998, Stephen Harroff; 1999, Kathy Trier; 2000, Carl N. Drummond, Jr.; 2001, Peter Hamburger; 2002/2003, Brenda L. Lundy, 2003/2004, Margaret G. Kimble.
Arts Group
Formed in XXXX the organization's purpose was "to promote an added awareness and appreciation of the arts at this university and for the acknowledgement of the creativity of both educator and student." The organization sponsored special programs to promote the arts as well as contests to award good writing and was instrumental in the initiation of the student publication in 1989 known as Confluence.
Source: Current (March 1991), 15.
ASC
ASL PAH!
The purpose of the organization is to promote American sign language and culture in a positive way on the IPFW campus and to give IPFW students who are studying ASL an opportunity to use and improve their beginning skills and learn more about deaf culture.
Associate Faculty Teaching Award
Recipients: 2003; Leslie Raymer (Women's Studies).
Association of IPFW Women
The association was founded in as . It is open to all women who are employed by IPFW and female spouses of IPFW employees. Each year the association awards a scholarship to a woman student, provides funds for the Child Care Center and the Center for Women and Returning Adults. It also underwrites the operating expenses for the Faculty Women's Network.
ASTRO
Athletic directors
Athletic program
IPFW moved to NCAA Division II status in 1982. The transition to Division I was completed on September 1, 2002.
ATM
IPFW's first ATM machine was with the Owl system network and was located in Walb Student Union.
Award for the Enhancement of Learning
Baseball
Basketball
Behavioral Health and Family Studies Institute
The institute is a center for excellence officially approved in May 2002 to provide a clearinghouse for mental health information, coordinate mental health research, collaborate with the community on mental health related projects and promote mental health careers. Dr. Kathleen O'Connell was appointed first director of the center.
Source: Health Fare (Spring 2003), p.4.
Beta Gamma Sigma
A national scholastic honorary business fraternity, this organization initiated twenty business students at IPFW and one faculty member (Dr. D.A. Stonebarger, chair of the department) on May 6, 1973.
Beta Phi Gamma
Social sorority? October 1969?
Black Collegian Caucus
Formed in the members of the organization are dedicated to the cultural and educational development of individuals within the context of the university community. It is comprised of students concerned about their academic, cultural, social and community well-being.
Blizzard
February 10, 1981.
Bob F. Jesse Medal
The award is given for unique and significant contributions to IPFW. The recipient must be a Purdue graduate of any campus and may not be currently employed by the university. Recipients: 1996, Bob F. Jesse; 1997, W. Wayne Townsend; 1998, Phillip A. Kennell; 1999, Jack A. Sunderman;2000, Alfred W. Kettler, Jr.; 2001, Ed Neufer; 2002, Maclyn T. Parker; 2003, John Whitacre.
Bomb Shelter
Book Discussion Group
The group was officially established on Feb. 25, 2003. It was formerly associated with the American Association of University Women, but on this date the Department of English and Linguistics assumed sponsorship.
Source: A to Z (newsletter of the School of Arts and Sciences), Summer 2003, p.[3].
Book Walk
Brown Ink Society
This group was established by Michael Downs, shortly before his death, as an effort to honor Steven Hollander as teacher and friend of IPFW students. The society provides grants of up to $250 to academically deserving students faced with financial emergencies that would significantly but temporarily disrupt their studies. Members of the society are faculty, staff, and retirees who have donated to the fund. Brown Ink was selected for the name since Mr. Hollander was known for using brown ink rather than blue, black, or red in his editorial comments on papers and documents.
Broyles Medal
Bruening Advising Award
The award was established in 2003 to honor an academic advisor in the School of Arts and Sciences for excellence in academic advising in the year or years immediately preceding the conferring of the award. It consisted of a university acoount of $500 in the name of the recipient to be used for advising activities, travel, or other professional activity. It was established in honor of William H. Bruening. Recipients include:
Cable Television
On September 11, 1981 Vice Chancellor Nicholson formed a task force to recommend administrative policies and procedures to take advantage of the new cable casting facilities. The report was submitted on December 4, 1981.
Source: Archival files
Campaign for Helmke Library (1997-1998)
One of the library campaigns subtitled "A Case for the 21st Century led by William A. Black (chair), Karen M. Kasper and Jerry Witte (co-chairs) and Paul Shaffer (honorary chair). The fund-raising effort was preceded in 1969 by an Indiana-Purdue Foundation Library Campaign and in 1982 by a Walter E. Helmke Library Endowment campaign.
Campus Art Work
Campus Landmarks
Campus road names
Carillon
CASA
CDRC
CELT
Center for Academic Support and Advancement
This name assigned to Transitional Studies in 2001 in an attempt to be more inclusive. The center offered services including tutoring, supplemental instruction and instruction in English as a second language, reading and studies skills. In its Fall 2003 brochure the center indicated it had been "serving students since 1976."
Source: Communicator (October 31, 2001) volume 35, no. 10, 1.
Center for Economic Education
Center for Enhancement of Learning and Teaching
The center opened on September 27, 1999 in Kettler, G30. The purpose of the center was to help faculty become reflective practitioners who continually monitor the effectiveness of their teaching practices in light of the learning that takes place in their classrooms. Known as CELT the center provided a range of services for faculty.
Center for Global Studies
The purpose of the center, which was moved to IPFW from the IU Bloomington campus in 1981, was to promote the interdisciplinary study of world issues. The center was to help interested groups throughout the state develop curricula and community/campus discussion of major issues in world affairs, wtih the ultimate goal of helping to solve world problems. Dr. Evangelos Coufoudakis was the director.
Center for Indiana Politics
Center for Medical Education
Center for Reptile and Amphibian Conservation and Management
Known as the "the herp center" it was established in the summer of 2000 and located in the Science building. The purpose is to link people with needs to individuals and organizations with the expertise to address those needs. Its mission is to promote the understanding and conservation of reptiles and amphibians of the Midwestern United States through research, education and outreach. Dr. Bruce Kingsbury was the first Director. It is one of the Centers of Excellence.
Source: Briefings, September 2001, 1+.
Center for Women and Returning Adults
The center began as the Women's Center and was formally opened on November 19, 1986 in room G25 of the Walb Student Union. The purpose of the center was to provide information and assistance to current and prospective students, especially the nontraditional student who was making a re-entry or first time entry to college life. On January 16, 1990 the name was changed to the current one to respond to the needs of both men and women who need a supportive network when returning to the classroom after a hiatus. Linda G. Johnson became the new coordinator of the center at this time. The center published a newsletter, Rapport from to . The center also co-sponsored with Channel 6 a monthly television magazine program known as "Rapport."
Centers of Excellence
Established by Vice-Chancellor Susan Hannah in 1999 (?) and described as a group of individuals who share an interest to provide services and instructional opportunities for students and others. The purpose was to build a community of scholars, tied to an academic program, that would provide opportunities for students, attract external support, be multi-disciplinary and be of useful to northeast Indiana.
see also Archeological Survey, Behavioral Health and Family Studies Institute, Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics, Center for Reptile and Amphibian Conservation and Management, Community Data Resource Center, Consortium for Instructional Technology in Education.
Chancellors of IPFW
Channel 6
Chess Club
Tim Heffron, women's volleyball coach, formed a club in the spring of 1997.
Chessboard
A gift of the class of 1996 the chessboard on the west side of Walb Student Union was originally supposed to be bricks placed around the flagpole in front of Kettler Hall. When construction changed the front of Kettler Hall, the class committee returned to decide what to do, and it was decided to place the bricks in a large chessboard pattern in front of the Walb Student Union. Giant chess pieces were purchased and can be checked out at the Walb information desk for a human-size chess game.
Chi Alpha Sigma
The Indiana Rho chapter of this national honor society for college student-athletes was established in 2003. Nine IPFW students were charter members of the chapter: Mindy Pomeroy, Jim Kessnich, Molley Coffey, Francesca Solari, Lori Faurote, Nicole Ray, Kirsta Solberg, Frances Vanderpool and Jennifer Yoder.
Source: IPFW Insights (Summer 2003), p. 2
Chief Executive Officers of IPFW
Since the two campuses were established a variety of titles have been used by each university. In July, 1974, the campus was unified under a single Chancellor.
1915-1916 | IU | Listed as Extension out of Bloomington |
1917 | IU | Frank W. Shockley (for several months only) |
1942-1947 | PU | Conwell J. Poling |
1943-1944 | IU | Robert Emmet Cavanaugh, Director of Extension Division, IUPUI |
1917-1951 | IU | Floyd Ralph Neff, Executive Secretary of Fort Wayne Center |
1947-1960 | PU | Richard M. Bateman |
1951-1960 | IU | Ralph E. Broyles, Director of Fort Wayne Center |
1960-1965 | PU | R. L. Ewigleben, Director |
1966-1967 | PU | D. Richard Smith, Director |
1967-1968 | PU | D. Richard Smith, Dean and Director |
1968-1970 | IU
PU | Ralph E. Broyles, Dean and Acting Chancellor
D. R. Smith, Dean and Director |
1970-1971 | IU
PU | Ralph E. Broyles, Chancellor
Lawrence O. Nelson, Interim Dean and Director |
1971-1974 | IU | Ralph E. Broyles, Chancellor |
1971-1974 | PU | Roger J. Manges, Dean and Director |
In the academic year 1975-1976, the campus was unified under a single chancellor.
Child Care Center
Child Care Consortium
In the late sixties as the number of married and single parents as students began to increase at IPFW they expressed a concern that their activities fees were going for purposes that did not benefit them. They requested assistance in child care, and in 1970 the Dean of Students and Students' Government Association responded by contributing initially $10,000 as a subsidy for such a facility. In 1971 the first child care center was opened in a portable building on campus (a TROM). A campus press release indicates that the first center opened August 29, 1973 with Nancy Getzin as the first director. The cost then was $.50 per hour for the first child and $.25 per hour for each additional child in the family. It was open to students, faculty and staff. The popularity of the facility grew and by August 1976 it was moved into a converted part of the Fort Wayne State Developmental Center's motel. This was a temporary move until 1986 when a more adequate facility was provided by the center. In this year a formal consortium was formed that would serve the three state-supported institutions involved: IPFW which managed the fiscal, academic and personnel components; the center which provided the facility and maintenance of it; IVY Tech which provided practicum students from one of its certificate programs as auxiliary personnel. Year-round care was provided for children form six months through six years of age. In 1989 a Leadership Fort Wayne class addressed the issue of child care and made a recommendation which led in 1991 to the formation of the EduCare Center which added Parkview Memorial Hospital to the existing three participants. The center was located near the intersection of State Blvd. and Beacon street, south of State and behind what was then the Lincoln National Bank branch (2125 Beacon St.). The services were available to students, faculty and staff of IPFW, IVY Tech, Parkview Memorial Hospital and the State Developmental Center. It was opened in August 1991. It would accommodate 190 children at a time with a maximum overall enrollment of 460. By February 1992 the center had a deficit of approximately $120,000 at which point the fiscal management was turned over to Parkview Memorial Hospital. The center has gone through numerous name changes (as of Fall 2002 it was called the Child Care Center), management and fiscal arrangements. In the Fall of 1995 a new center was established on the corner of Crescent and Hobson roads.
Source: Archival files; Current (September 1991), p. 4; (June 1995), p.7.
Children's Garden
Choral Club
Known as both the choral club and the Indiana University Center Chorus the group was formed in 1952-53. The first director was Raymond S., Beights who taught music appreciation at the center. The group initially sang madrigals. In 1953 Martin Werling became the director.
Source: I.U. Student, vol. 1, no.5, (March 1953), p. 4.
Christiane I. Seiler Award
Given for student poetry, this cash award was established in 1995 by the Department of Modern Foreign Languages in honor of Dr. Seiler, a poet and Associate Professor Emerita of Germanic Languages.
Circle K
Affiliated with Kiwanis International this college-student service club was one of the most active organizations in the history of IPFW. The club was founded in 1965 by charter members Dick Beeching, Ron Burgette, Bruce Davis, Mike Everston, Jim Gailey, Bill Griffins, Jim Irwin, Rick Lamprecht, Jim Mishler, Bill Myers, Rick Regadanz and Dave Wright. During the first year 34 members were recruited and the organization maintained a membership of about that number while on campus.
Two faculty advisors were James McWethy and Robert K. Hassel. Membership required a commitment to service to the campus and community. A Coat Check Room in Kettler Hall, the purchase of picnic tables for the patio area outside the cafeteria in Kettler Hall basement, a message tree for students in the lounge area, support of PIT performances, participation in the Penny Carnival, Winter Carnival and Harborarbor Day were all Circle K projects. One of the organization's activities was to clean and repair four rooms of a home which Miss Virginia Schrantz gave for an inner city mission house. They collected money for the radio station WOWO's Penny Pitch by pulling a bath tub through downtown Fort Wayne collecting money. The organization collected Toys for Tots, helped with recreational activities at the River Haven Community Center, and befriended boys from the Fort Wayne Children's Home. Social activities included luncheon meetings and a Splash Party at Club Olympia.
Source: Current (March 1993), 21-23.
CITE
Class gifts
1968, oil portraits of Floyd R. Neff and Ralph E. Broyles; 1969, Aquarius Park; 1970-1971, silver tea service; 1972, a tapestry for the library (q.v. "Seeds of Learning Become a Tree of Knowledge"); 1973, books for the library; 1974, display case for the mastodon bones; 1975, library furnishing for the paperback browsing area; 1977, initial development of the Geogarden; 1978 and 1980, Sundial in the Geogarden; 1981 and 1983, further development of the Geogarden; 1982 boulders and rocks for the Geogarden; 1984, 1990 and 1995, campus entry markers; 1985, contribution to the student emergency loan fund; 1987, a CD-ROM workstation for the library; 1988, sculpture for lobby entrance to the new fine and performing arts complex; 1989, Disabled Student Services Equipment; 1991, endowment of a part-time student scholarship fund; 1992, funds for the library endowment; 1993, creation of an endowed scholarship fund; 1994, waterfall (not yet built) and contributions to a scholarship fund; 1995, $20,000 for a campus identification sign to be located at the new Crescent Avenue entrance; 1996, equipment for career services and engraved bricks on chessboard outside Walb Student Union; 1998, communication package for deaf students; 2000, Clock outside Engineering building.
Sources: Current (June 1996), pp. 12-13; Alumni Newsletter (June 1998), p.4.
Class Legacy Challenge
CLIO
In 1976 when Dr. Henry Kozicki came to IPFW, he brought with him the internationally recognized quarterly, CLIO; A Journal of Literature, History and the Philosophy of History. Dr. Kozicki established the journal in 1971 while teaching at University of Wisconsin, Parkside. When Dr. Kozicki retired Dr. Lynette Felber became the editor-in-chief.
Source: Intercom (February 10, 1981), p.1.; Current, September 1995, pp. 22-23.
Coalition for Instructional Technology in Education
Known as CITE, the group was conceived as an ad-hoc group rather than a physical center. It was the result of the January 2000 Report and Recommendations of the Task Force on the Future of LRC and Related Organizations. The group appointed represented the key groups and individuals who consistently work with faculty using technology in teaching. The goal was to develop a central coordinating body for developing and facilitating a cohesive and collaborating support system for technology-based instruction.
Souce: Technology in Teaching, published by the Coalition.
Coat Check Room
This free coat-check service was staffed by Circle K club members. It was opened in 1972. It was a service appreciated by students in an era in which there was only one building on campus and students there for the day had to carry coats around from classroom to classroom throughout the day. It became a gathering place in Kettler Hall as well as a distribution center for the student newspaper, for
collecting contributions to charities and other student affairs.
College Cable Access
Initially it was channel 6, later channel 56 on Comcast.
Colleges
On July 1, 2005 four schools became colleges: College of Arts and Sciences; College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science; College of Health and Human Services (formerly School of Health Sciences); College of Visual and Performing Arts.
Colony Farm
Commencement
June 6, 1968 was the first commencement and the only one to be held in the Scottish Rite Auditorium. Alfred W. Kettler received the first honorary degree in 1971. Dr. Donald Schwartz was the first IPFW Chancellor to address the candidates in 1975.
Source: Current (June 1992), pp. 21-23.
Communicator
A student newspaper established September 25, 1969 by the Publication Board. Steven Huddleston was the first editor and Jennifer Bosk was appointed managing editor. The official name was to be "The Indiana-Purdue Communicator." In later years it became known as "The Communicator."
Community Advisory Council Service-to-Students Award
Established in 1989 as a cash award recognizing outstanding contributions by faculty and administrative/professional staff to students through academic advising, personal counseling and mentoring programs. Nominees were chosen by the Vice Chancellors and the Chancellor and recommended to the Community Advisory Council for selection of the recipient.
Community Data Resource Center
Community Development Resources Center
Initially given the name of Community Data Resource Center and created in the Fall of 2000 it was directed by Kathy Trier in the sociology department. It was established as one of the Centers of Excellence in 2002 and headed by Shirley A. Hollis, professor in the Sociology Department. Known as the CDRC it was established as a collaborative partnership between IPFW faculty and staff and representatives of communities in the tri-state area that is focused on providing research, analysis, training, and data resources in support of community development, social policy, evaluation and service.
Source: Briefings, March 2002, 2.
Community Research Institute
The institute was formally approved by the I.U. board of trustees on April 3, 1982 and was known as the Community Research Institute, Indiana University at Fort Wayne. Its purpose was to aid in community development by research in the following areas: wage survey by industry and job; retail sales data and analysis, buyer's attitude survey; household survey; and other econometric and social data.
Source: Minutes of the Trustees of Indiana University, April 3, 1982, p. 3.
Confluence
This student literary publication began publication in the Fall of 1989 by the Arts Group. Professors Richard N. Ramsey and Michael E. Kaufmann were faculty advisors, and Steven Hollander in the English Department did much of the composition using desktop publishing. Early student editors were Kim Sarber and Marci Copsey.
Source: Current (March 1991), 15.
Counselor Education Clinic
Credit Union
The Indiana University Credit Union opened its IPFW branch in September of 1975. Eunice Hassell was the first employee until 1978 when her position was made full-time and she was assisted by Tammy Thatcher and Maxine Tipton.
Photo and article: Intercom (November 10, 1980), p.1.
Criminal Justice Club
The club was formed in and seeks to improve upon the criminal justice system through the education of those within. It is affiliated with the Fort Wayne Police Department.
Criterion
This student newspaper was established on November 13, 1968 and was published weekly. Its co-editors were John Townsend and Doug Davis. The last extant issue in university archives is dated January 8, 1969.
Crooked Lake Biological Station
The biological research station was built in 1964 by Indiana University at Bloomington with funds from the National Science Foundation. It was placed under the care of IPFW in 1975. The first director was Kenneth M. Brown.
Source: Intercom (October 1982), p. 6-7.
Photo and article: Intercom (October 1981), p.1+.
Debate Club
The club was "newly-organized" in November of 1964. The debate coach at that time was Dr. Ernest Weckesser.
Delta Gamma
The Delta Upsilon chapter of the sorority was formerly a local sorority known as Alpha Psi Omega which was established in 1966. The organization chose to affiliate with the national organization, Delta Gamma, and on October 1, 1972 forty members of Alpha Psi Omega were pledged into the Delta Gamma sorority by members of the chapter at Butler University.
Delta Sigma Pi
A professional fraternity organized to foster the study of business in universities; to encourage scholarship, social activity and the association of students for their mutual advancement by research and practice; to promote a closer affiliation between the commercial world and students of commerce; and to further a higher standard of commercial ethics and culture and the civic and commercial welfare of the community. The Iota Lambda chapter was founded on May 7, 1977 with the initiation of thirty members.
DGTS
Dirrim “Quiet Spot”
Discover IPFW
As part of the Discover Purdue campaign this fund-raising effort covered a seven-year period in an attempt to raise 20 billion dollars, 1.3 billion to remain at IPFW. The IPFW program was officially kicked off on May 30, 2003.
Source: IPFW Insights, May 2003, p.1.
Distinguished Service Award
Diversity Council
The council was established by Chancellor Michael A. Wartell in November 1994 to implement the Diversity Statement. Each year the council sponsors diversity week, a week of entertaining and informative events to promote cultural diversity on campus.
Souce: Current (March, 1996), pp. 8-9.
Diversity Council Award
A cash award established in 1998 by the Diversity Council to recognize faculty who have contributed to making an area of the undergraduate or graduate curriculum more inclusive and more reflective of diversity issues, in keeping with the aims expressed in the campus Diversity Statement. The award is given in the Fall and Spring each year and the recipients recognized at the annual Chancellor's Convocation in August.
Diversity Statement
Approved December 9, 1998 by the Diversity Council and revised December 2000 it reads as follows:
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne recognizes, affirms and celebrates the diversity in its campus, local state, and national communities. Each member of these communities represents varied and different cultures and attributes simultaneously, yet, because of these differences, many have been systematically excluded form full, fair, and respected participation in higher education. Therefore, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne seeks to demonstrate through its curriculum, support systems, and policies that it values these differences, creating and maintaining a campus environment that welcomes diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and experiences and identifying such diversity as a vital source of the intellectual, social, and personal growth essential to a university education.
Source: Diversity Council Award flyer, April 2001.
Division of General and Technical Studies
A reorganization effective on July 1, 1981 eliminated this division, transferring various courses into the two plus two degree programs of the academic units of the two universities. For example the department of business and economics assumed responsibility for the two-year technology programs in accounting and office technology. The purpose was to better serve students who might eventually want to pursue a bachelor's degree. The unit was known as "DGTS" (pronounced "digits"). The unit was formed in 1966 and was housed in the former Indiana University Extension Center building at 1120 South Barr Street. At one time the unit enrolled more than 1,200 students in a variety of associate degree technical programs. For further information see The Communicator, September 17, 1981, p. 1.
Division of Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Dormitories
Earth and space sciences
Educare Center
Education Department
An education department was established as an official administrative unit by Purdue with an effective date of December 1, 1966.
Source: Regional Campus Administration Administrative Memorandum no. 109 (December 1, 1966).
FACET
Click the link above to visit the Faculty Colloquium on Excellence in Teaching web site.
Faculty Colloquium on Excellence in Teaching
Click the link above to visit the Faculty Colloquium on Excellence in Teaching web site.
Faculty Senate Merger
In the Spring 1981 a first in higher education was achieved by establishment of a single faculty constitution for two separate and distinct faculties of two universities. On January 23 and February 7, 1981 respectively, Indiana University and Purdue University gave their official blessings to the single faculty senate created by a new faculty constitution. For 17 years the two faculties operated independently although located in the same building administratively and on the same campus.
Source: Intercom (February 10, 1981), p. 3.
Fallout Shelter
In the 1960's a fallout or bomb shelter was created in the sub-basement of Kettler Hall. The sub-basement is located in the wing where the PIT studio theater is; the other wings are on concrete slabs. The shelter only held about 30 people; there was no provision for electricity in case of a nuclear attack, so everyone would have been in the dark; there were no windows, no water no toilets. The room was assigned but never fully made usable, although there were some card board barrels with dried food in them. As one faculty member said, it created the aura of security, although everyone realized it really would have been of little use had there been a nuclear attack.
FAST
Fencing Club
In the spring of 2001 the IPFW Fencing Club was formed. It was open to students and staff and welcomed beginners through advanced fencing partners. A Mr. Holms was the initiator of the club.
Fight Song
IPFW has had a series of fight songs, the first of which appeared in the January 24, 1974 issue of the student newspaper and was erroneously attributed to Jane Prochnow Nusbaumer, Brenda Rouse, Sue Cook and Kathy Blee. A letter to the editor by Sue Cook in the February 7, 1974 issue of the student newspaper states that it was written by James Vito DeFronzo. He was at that time a PhD candidate in sociology at Bloomington and a former lecturer in sociology at IPFW. His lyrics that follow were to be sung to the tune of the French national anthem, "La Marseillaise."
For the good of old IU-Purdue,
We will fight on to victory!
On the field and court we'll never fail;
All our teams will prevail.
Fight on, IU-Purdue!
To you, we will be true!
Let our colors loudly proclaim:
We will fight to win in every game!
Fight on, IU-Purdue!
To you, we will be true!
Fight on! Fight on! Fight on, Mastodon!
Fight on, IU-Purdue
A second fight song was written for the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary celebration and was first performed at the All-Campus Twenty-Fifth Birthday Party on Friday, September 15, 1989. The composer was Richard A. Hickman, ASCAP, with lyrics by Rosemary Gladieux. The lyrics are:
Let's go, Fort Wayne … Fight to win the game.
We are with you on your road to fame.
Don't give up until the battle's done.
We're behind you 'til the vict'ry's won…
So fight, fight, fight
For the blue and white;
We're rooting for you,
Indiana - Purdue!
You're the pride of all Fort Wayne
Mastodons, hear our refrain:
We all know you'll down the foe
So, fight on, you mastodons!
Rah !
In the Alumni magazine (Fall 2003, volume 7, issue 1, p. 7), the following fight song appeared:
IPFW, let's cheer for our own blue and white,
IPFW, full of spirit, full of fight.
Go, Dons!
Winning hearts so brave and true,
Standing strong in all we do,
IPFW, bringing victory home to you.
Go Dons!
Fine Film Club
This group was organized at the I.U. Center in Fall of 1953, the purpose of which was to entitle a person on campus or in the community to see six full length famous films of the past about famous people and great literary works. The cost of a season subscription was $1.50. As with many of the cultural events, this one was initiated by Dr. Sylvia E. Bowman.
Flood
In March 1982 a flood heavily damaged Walb Student Union and The Fort eating area was closed until November of 1982. Damage was estimated at $221,000. The Classroom-Medical Building had little damage other than some water coming into the instrumental rehearsal room. The pianos were moved to the first floor and some of the instruments were put on concrete blocks temporarily.
See Intercom (April 1982) for an article on relief efforts (p.1+)and Intercom (March 1982) for pullout section on the flood and its impact on the campus.
Foellinger Foundation
Affectionately known as "IPFW's fairy godmother," the foundation has made many gifts to the campus including: funding for the McKay Farm, three million dollars for the Williams Theatre, the Neff Mural
Fort Wayne Art Institute
The Insitute had its roots in 1888 when artist J. Otis Adams began teaching art classes in Fort Wayne once a week. In 1892 property was given by Margaret Hamilton, and in 1897 the official name became the Fort Wayne Art School. In 1922 articles of incorporation were passed and Theodore F. Thieme willed his home at 1026 West Berry street for the school. It opened in March of 1923. In 1940 plans for a building were designed by the architect Eliel Saarinen, but World War II intervened and the project was dropped until the mid-sixties when the architect Louis Kahn included plans for a new art school, but again the plans were scrapped. In 1949 negotiations were completed that allowed students at the Indiana University Center at Fort Wayne to combine art school courses with college courses that would fulfill requirements of the A.B., B.F.A. and B.S. degrees. In 1966 the Fort Wayne Art School became the Fort Wayne Art Institute. In 1976 the General Assembly of Indiana approved the merger of the Institute with IPFW. In the summer of 1991 the Berry Street Campus was closed and the faculty, studios, classrooms and library were moved to the new Visual Arts Building at the main campus on Coliseum Blvd.
Sources: Current (February 1990), 14-15; The News Sentinel (May 27, 1958), 13E; Current (December 1990), p. 14.
Fort Wayne Center for Medical Education
The center opened on the Fort Wayne campus in fall of 1981 with Dr. Franklin A. Bryan as director of the satellite center of the Indiana University School of Medicine.
Source: Issues of Intercom for July 1981, p.1+; August 1981, p.1; September 1981, p.1.
Forte Arts Festival
A showcase for local arts group, the event was held on the IPFW campus in May of each year from 1986 through 1990. Recitals by IPFW faculty, Cinema Center films, vocal groups, craft demonstrations, dance groups provided events on two weekend afternoons in late May. It was a revival of a Fine arts Festival in Fort Wayne that originated in 1956 and held at Franke Park until 1975.
Source: Current (June 1991), 14-15.
Free University
The concept was initiated by president of the students' government Scott Gillie in 1970-1971 and ran for several years. Courses were free and included topics such as contemporary sexual codes, environment, fencing, science fiction, conservatism. They were similar to the lecture courses offered early on by the Indiana University Center. As the 1970's "me" generation disappeared, so did the free university at IPFW.
Source: Current (June 1995), pp. 22-23.
Freshman Day
The program was begun in the Spring of 1954 at the I.U. Center for the "instruction of high school seniors planning to reenroll at the Center next fall." It included tours, talks and get-acquainted sessions. It was a forerunner of the SOAR program in some ways.
Source: I.U. Student, May 1954, p. 1.
Friends of IPFW
Founded in 1976 by Carolyn Gutman, the organization is an arm of the Indiana-Purdue Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation designed to receive gifts for the development of the IPFW campus. The purpose of the Friends is two fold: to support the campus through annual giving and to help make new friends for IPFW by inviting guests to monthly programs and special events. The organization honors faculty annually with the Outstanding Teacher Award. It has contributed to many projects on campus including the Friends Pavilion and Friends Carillon.
Friends of IPFW Carillon
The carillon was donated to the university by the Friends of IPFW and installed in the Classroom-Medical Building. It is a computerized Century III 49-bell carillon with the capability of reproducing the Westminster chimes and has a keyboard console for faculty and student use. It works in conjunction with the clock face on the northeast corner of the building. It was originally intended to be connected to a public address system as well. The carillon was dedicated in 1981.
Source: Intercom (April 9, 1981), p.1.
Friends of the University Outstanding Teacher Award
Friends Pavilion
Located near a wooded area and the Onwood Memorial Garden and Peace Pole the pavilion is used for relaxation, picnics, classes in warm weather, weddings and receptions. It was a gift of the Friends of IPFW in 1992 and was built by students under the direction of professor Matthew Kubik who won a citation for amenity design from the Fort Wayne chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The original name was the Aquarius Park Pavilion. It was conceived by Chancellor Joanne B. Lantz as a place for students to gather informally.
See Current (June 1995), pp. 8-10.
From the Ground UP
This publication of the IPFW Physical Plant was first published in Winter of 2001 (Volume 1, issue 1).
Future Academic Scholars' Track Program
Established in 1987 the program was a partnership of students, teachers, university faculty, parents, businesses and foundations. It was one of the first outreach programs established focusing on early access to prepare students for college work and ultimately the work place. A forerunner of this type of program was Operation Excellence.
Source: Current (September 1990), p. 2.
Future Teachers of America
Popularly known as F.T.A. the organization was extremely active in campus activities, sponsoring a variety of programs, dances and other events. For its early officers, including photos and activities of the organization see the early issues of the student newspaper, the I.U. Student.
Gabet Family
The Gabet family, along with the Putt Family is among those with the most graduates of IPFW.
Source: Current (February 1988), p. 8.
Geogarden
The geogarden is located between Kettler Hall and Neff Hall. It was established in 1982. Signage was purchased with contributions from friends and former students of Professor Jack A. Sunderman, founding member of the department of geosciences, when he retired in 1994.
Source: Stepping-Stones to the Future; A Self-Guided Walking Tour of the IPFW Campus
Geosciences
The department changed its name in 1991 from earth and space sciences.
Golf
The first golf team was organized by Lowell V. LeClair, associate professor in the Education Department, who coached players including John Churchward and Jon Fuller. In 1972 Edwin C. Leonard became the coach following Ron Robertson. Lori Leigh Schaeffer, the reigning Miss America, was recruited to tee-off the first home match. Dan Manwaring was a golfer that year. James R. Hansen played for IPFW as did Dan Gerard who was IPFW's first NCAA Division III qualifier. Other players in 1970-74 included Gary Ream, Bruce Haines, Tom Nahrwald and Skip Lesh.
Source: Current (December 1992), 34-35.
See also Men's Golf; Women's Golf
Golf Outing
The first annual IPFW golf outing was held in 1976.
Great Men and Great Issues in Our American Heritage
This lecture series was held in the Spring term of 1953 at the I.U. Center's auditorium at 1120 South Barr St. Students were admitted without charge; the admission fee for the series was $4.00.
Source: I.U.Student, vol.1, no.4 (February, 1953), p.1.
Harlequin Club
A dramatic society that was part of the Purdue Center around 1954-1958. The first production was a half-hour play dealing with the problems of heart disease and was given at the Hotel Van Orman on Tuesday, March 2 (1954?) as a presentation for the Northeastern Indiana Heart Foundation. Members of the cast were Dan Whitmer, Joe Miller, Kent Fredericks, Jack Whyte, Dave McLean, Barbara Lyons, Mary Oetting and Jan Butler. The first director was a Mr. Wright.
Source: PIT Archives; see also Purdue Riveter, Handbook Issue (September 9, 1963), 2.
Harmony in Three Arts
The class of 1988 donated a ceramic tile piece, located at the entrance of the fine and performing arts building. Artist and faculty member Nancy E. McCroskey, was commissioned by the class to create the work.
Photo: Current (December 1995), p. 24.
Health Fare
This publication of the School of Health Sciences began in 2002.
Health Science Research Center
The center is an oral/dental health research facility that has existed in various forms on the IPFW campus since 1972. Originally, it was known as the Preventive Dentistry Research Institute. In 1985 it became a research unit of the chemistry department. In 1989 it became part of the School of Health Sciences.
Source: Health Fare (Spring 2003), 3.
Helmke Library
Herp Center
Higher Education Day
Begun in 1997 and initiated by the alumni office, on one day each year students, faculty and alumni travel to Indianapolis to personally talk with area legislators to seek funding for IPFW. The annual visit had its early beginning in Project Abelard.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Leadership Conference
Hispanos Unidos
This student organization was established informally in 1987 and formally in 1988. The original name for the organization was Students for Hispanic Cultural Exchange, adopting its current name in 1989. The groups goals were (1) to provide a support group and social activities for Hispanic students and other members who are interested in the Hispanic Culture; (2) to promote awareness of the many positive aspects of the Hispanic culture to IPFW and the Fort Wayne community; (3) to provide a campus forum for discussion of Hispanic issues; (4) to be a strong part of a network of local and regional groups active in addressing Hispanic issues, and in promoting an awareness of appreciation for the Hispanic culture; (5) to provide opportunities for members to use and improve their Spanish language skills. The group met biweekly and participated in activities for Hispanic Heritage Month, the Latinos Unidos Midwest Hispanic Sports Fest, and the Hispanic Leadership in Conference.
Source: Information supplied by Multicultural Services web site (4/3/01).
History Club
Officially organized in October of 2000, the club was revived after many years inactivity. It was formerly a part of the History and Political Science Club.
Source: The Communicator (October 26, 2000), 1.
Honorary degrees
The following honorary degrees have been granted by IPFW since 1971: 1971, Alfred W. Kettler, Sr.; 1973, Walter Edward Helmke; 1975, Christopher Eugene Schenkel; 1976, Holman Hamilton; 1979, Karl William Detzer; 1982, E. Ross Adair; 1984, Robert L. Ewigleben and Bill Blass; 1985, Paul E. Shaffer; 1986, Henry F. Rood and Sylvia E. Bowman; 1987, Ian M. Rolland; 1988, Levan R. Scott and Hilliard Gates; 1989, Jeanne S. Miller; 1990, Walter Paul Helmke and Mary Elizabeth Mitchell; 1991, Richard T. Doermer; 1992, Allen Caruthers Steere, Jr. and Don A. Wolf; 1993, J. Edward Roush and Barbara Burt; 1994, Harriet Sweedler Miller, Carl D. Rolfsen, and Joanne B. Lantz; 1995, David S. Ridderheim, Jr. and Mark E. Neely, Jr.; 1996, Carolyn Prickett Gutman, Harriet Simmons Inskeep, and Eugene E. Parker; 1998, William A. Black and Maynard J. Mansfield; 1999, John F. McMillen; 2000, E. Sharon Banks and Maclyn T. Parker; 2001, James E. Kelley and Lawrence H. Lee; 2002, Evangelos Coufoudakis and M. James Johnston; 2003, Michael Joseph Mirro and William James Hefner; 2004, Elizabeth W. Chapman, Howard L. Chapman, and Donald R. Willis; 2005, Richard D. Waterfield
Honorary Lifetime Alumni Board Members
The award is given for unique and significant contribution to IPFW and/or the alumni association. It is open to alumni and friends of IPFW. Prior to 1990 the following persons were named honorary board members: Kenneth J. Balthaser, Linda S. Balthaser, Franklin A. Bryan, F. Lee Bushong, Charles H. Creasser, Jo Ann Faust, Fred R. Gideon, John Hobson, Gloria H. Huxoll, Joanne B. Lantz, Lloyd W. Smith, Robert Elliott Wise, Donna J. Worthley, and Warren W. Worthley.
After 1990, the recipients were: 1990, Arthur W. Friedel; 1991, John R. Carnaghi; 1992, H. William Davies, Jr.; 1993, Armond J. Ball; 1994, Paul E. Shaffer; 1995, William A. Black; 1996, Marian K. (Adair) Zimmerman; 1997, David C. Brennan; 1998, Don A. Wolf; 1999, David Gotlob, Steven Hollander, and Kathleen M. Rassuli; 2000, Raymond E. Pippert, Ezel Smith, and Phil Laux; 2001, C. James Owen; 2002, Carl W. Steeg; 2003, Dyne L. Pfeffenberger; 2004, Donald R. Willis.
Honors Program
The program was established in January 1983 with history professor Sylvia Neely as its first director. In 2001 the program opened an Honors Program Center in Kettler Hall to provide a focal point for the program.
Source: Intercom (October 1982), p.1.
HSRC
Human Services
The department changed its name from Mental Health Technology in 1991. When it first began it was the first A.A. degree program in the world and the IPFW program was the first nationally to place freshmen in community social agencies.
Source: Intercom (October 22, 1980), p.3.
I.U. "Raiders"
Indiana University Extension Center basketball team.
I.U. Student
Indiana University Center student newspaper.
I.U. X-Ray
The student newspaper of the Indiana University Center published its first issue on December 12, 1947. The first two issues were mailed to all Indiana University Center students who were enrolled for courses. To continue receiving the bi-weekly paper one was asked to pay a fifty-cent subscription fee. The staff members were Betty Pruden, editor; Al Moellering, business manager; Joyce Tindall, news editor; Jean Mingus, managing editor; Glen Mohler, sports editor; Robert Rummel, circulation; Alvin Haley, feature editor and Jack Rollins, make up editor. Dr. Sylvia Bowman was the advisor. The second issue was mis-dated as 1947 instead of 1948.
Source: I.U. X-Ray, volume 1, no. 2 (December 12, 1947), 1 and (January 16, 1947, i.e. 1948), 1.
Impact: Business Review for Northeastern Indiana
Published by the Community Research Institute this newsletter focused on facts and statistics about the economy in Fort Wayne. It began publication in May 1982.
Indiana Landscape
The mural composed of tiles placed in concrete on the south wall of the auditorium of Neff Hall is titled "Indiana Landscape." It depicts the industrial and agricultural landscape of Indiana and was designed and crafted by Fine Arts students under the direction of professors Hector Garcia and Nancy McCroskey. Students participating in the project were Marie Ankenbruck-Hosford, Sue Tucker, Ruth A. Brenn, Lester R. Briant, Loretta L. Breunlin, Nancy D. Darlington, Jaleh Pessian Fazel, Carol A. Fowler, Jean A. Gies, Patricia L. Grime, Gwendolyn Gutwein-Hetrick, Carole Pl Keller, Margaret M. Pearson, Mark K. Sparks, Diana L. Stanley, Joan E. Strehler, David S. Wallace, Steve A. Vachon and Art Zaiser. Professor Robert C. Kendall and construction technology students Larry Allan Arnett, Douglas L. Bergdall, Donald E. Hanley and Michael A. Peters designed the experimental construction system for the mural that was an innovative technique to avoid the risk of damaging the masonry. It was funded by the Follinger Foundation, Fort Wayne National Bank, Harold & Rachel McMillan Foundation and Lincoln National Corporation. It was dedicated January 1, 1984.
Indiana Purdue Foundation Library Campaign
This fund-raising campaign was initiated in 1969 at the time the campus was developing plans for the Walter E. Helmke Library. Walter W. Walb and Richard G. Inskeep chaired the campaign. H.R. Rood was honorary chair. The campaign was for funds to buy 40,000 new books for the library and provide capital improvement funds for the planned building.
Indiana Purdue Student Government Association
Known as IPSGA, the organization is funded by student service fees. IPSGA makes recommendations to the university administration for allocating 40% of the student service fees collected. The programming branch of IPSGA is the Student Activities Board.
Indiana River Walk
Indiana School for Feeble Minded Youth
Indiana University Center At Fort Wayne
References to the presence of Indiana University in Fort Wayne varies from one source to another. This work has used Indiana University Extension Center.
Indiana University Credit Union—Fort Wayne Branch
Indiana University Extension Center
Classes were first offered in 1917 under the direction of Frank W. Shockley. The faculty numbered nine. There were 142 students in 12 classes the first term. As World War one intensified the enrollment went down to 30 students in 4 classes. By 1919-1920 there were 18 classes being offered to 175 students. In 1918 Floyd R. Neff became director, a position he held until 1951. In its early days the enrollment was primarily teachers. Five full-time students enrolled in 1927. Initially classes were offered at night in the old Central High School at Lewis and Barr streets. Administrative offices were on the third floor of the Allen County Courthouse until 1925. Later they moved to 114 W. Wayne St, and in 1930 it moved to the Dime Trust Bank Building at the northwest corner of Wayne and Clinton streets. In 1939 Indiana University purchased the building of the Lutheran Institute at 1120 South Barr St. ,and the Barr Street Campus became the home of IU until the new campus was built on Coliseum Blvd. The first graduate work offered was in February of 1926 when Professor of education, W.W. Wright came from Bloomington to teach a course on Friday evenings. By 1947 enrollment had reached 1606 students taking a total of 115 classes.
Source: The Creation Years, pp. 3-6.
Indiana University Extension Center Chorus
Indiana University School of Medicine—Fort Wayne Center
Indiana-Purdue Foundation at Fort Wayne
Incorporated on June 6, 1958.
Industrial Education and Supervision Department
Industrial Supervision
Information Technology Services
On January 14, 1999 what was formerly known as Computer and Data Processing (C&DP) became Information Technology Services (ITS).
Intercom
This internal newsletter for faculty and staff of IPFW began with volume 1, no. 1 on August 17, 1980 and ceased publication in June 1987. In 1980 it received an Addy Award of Merit from the Fort Wayne Advertising Club in the Print Materials category. A subject index to the publication was compiled by Pauline Micu Hunsberger and is on file in archives.
Source: Intercom (March 9, 1981), p.3.
Iota Chi
This honorary society was for students who maintained a two quality point average in scholarship and who also gave unselfishly of their time for extra-curricular activities honored students at an annual student faculty banquet at the I.U. Center.
Source: I.U. Student, vol. 1, no.5 (March 1953), p. 1.
IPFW Accomplishments
IPFW Alma Mater
The premiere performance of the IPFW Alma Mater was at the 2004 Commencement held on May 12. Several individuals contributed to the creation of the IPFW Alma Mater: Morton Achter composed music and lyrics, Adrian Mann wrote the arrangement for band, and revisions were made by an IPFW faculty editorial committee which included Joyanne Outland, chair; Stevens Amidon; Linda Balthaser; Lowell Beineke; Jeanette Clausen; Arthur Friedel; Donald Katter; and Richard Ramsey. Department of Music faculty edited the music.
From St. Joseph's peaceful waters
To the arbored fields beyond,
Alma mater's sons and daughters
Hold memories so fond.
Like a river's flow enduring
And our future's hope assuring,
So Indiana and Purdue
Combine a vision true.
Indiana Purdue Fort Wayne
Oh blue and white,
Our hearts unite
to hold in sight
a future bold and bright.
Alma mater, our guide you remain.
Oh white and blue,
For strength anew,
And hopes come true.
We thank and honor you.
Source: Commencement 2004 program
IPFW Alumni Distinguished Service Award
The award is given for outstanding service to IPFW and/or the alumni association and the recipient must be an IPFW graduate. Recipients: 1990, Rebecca L. Teagarden; 1991, Linda Scott; 1992, Gary Jerep; 1993, Michael A. Snyder; 1994, Brenda Pease Fishbaugh; 1995, Marsha Heller; 1996, Steven M. Souers; 1997, Thomas Alan Harris; 1998, Patty Weddle; 1999, Ralph Crowe; 2000, Dean Stanley; 2001, Dr. Richard Kelty and Robert Francis Palevich; 2002, Mary Suzon Motz; 2003, Carol Sternberger; 2004, Randy Borror.
IPFW Athletic Club
This athletic support club was formed in 1983 and made up of members contributing $20 to $1,000. It was the continuation of the former Red and Gold Booster Club and later became the Royal Dons Club.
IPFW Fight Song
IPFW Outstanding Research Award
IPFW Research & Creative Endeavor Symposium
IPSGA
ISA
Islamic Society of North America
Islamic Student Association
A student organization officially recognized in 1988 as the Muslim Student Association. In 2000 this name was adopted. The group was affiliated with the MSA of North America and networked with other Muslim student organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada. The organization's goals were (1) to unite the Muslim students and other members of IPFW and to help them strengthen their faith and practice of Islam; (2) to promote a better understanding of Islam to the IPFW community; (3) to encourage and enable students with basic knowledge and competence to contribute to group discussion; (4) to create a strong feeling of brotherhood and sisterhood; and (5) to promote understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims. The group met once a month and participated in activities such as attending the annual convention of the Islamic Society of North America, coordinating religious gathering and prayer groups, presenting lectures and discussion, and conducting social, cultural and athletic activities.
Source: Information supplied by the Multicultural Services web site (4/3/01)
Jack Ulmer Service to Minorities and/or the Disabled Award
Jesse Medal
Joanne B. Lantz Counselor Education Clinic
The clinic was established in 1982 to provide free counseling services for adults, children, couples, and families for IPFW students and the community. The clinic is the primary training center for graduate counseling students and is a part of the IPFW counselor education program. Clinical sessions are observed and guided by faculty and student peer supervisory teams through the use of cameras, one-way observation windows and ear-plug devices. Second year-graduate students spend between two and four semesters in clinical practicum training before they are placed in community internships.
Josh Gerow Psi Chi Teaching Award
Each year the award is presented to the instructor who excels in advising and teaching and who incorporates the spirit of psychology during all interaction with students. The students who have majors or minors in psychology determine the winner of the award. Recipients: Dr. Brenda Lundy, 2002.
see also Gerow, Joshua R.
Source: The Communicator (March 6, 2002), p.1.
Judo club
The club was formed in August, 1998 on the initiative of Vasile Maluton, Olympic champion from Romania and Indiana Judo champion.
Source: The Communicator (August 27, 1998).
K-16
"K-16 education…a seamless web" was an initiative begun in 1995 as a cooperative venture of IPFW and the Fort Wayne Community Schools. The concept was to remove traditional barriers between regular education, i.e., K-12, and higher education through collaboration, communication and mutual support.
Source: Current, September 1995, p.2+.
Katter Park
The wooded corner of the campus near the intersection of Coliseum Blvd. And Crescent Ave. was named Katter Park in 1999 to honor Donald R. Katter, IPFW's director of physical plant from 1982 to 1999. Originally, this location was the site of a large residence facility built around 1900 to house the more able residents of the Indiana School for Feeble-Minded Youth, the forerunner of the Fort Wayne State Developmental Center. Residents operated the farm that supported the related school and hospital on East State Blvd. The farm was first known as Colony Farm and later as Oak Park Farm.
Source: Stepping-Stones to the Future: a Self-Guided Walking Tour.
Kendregan, Joanne M.
Ms. Kendregan was an employee in the sociology department from 1979-1982 ?
Photo: Intercom (June 1982), p.2.
Latinos Unidos Midwest Hispanic Sports Fest
Lawshe Drive
Lawshe Drive was designed and named in 1991 in anticipation of the widening of Crescent Aven. and Stellhorn Road. It was designated as the main entrance to the campus when the Indiana Department of Transportation eliminated left turns into the campus from eastbound Coliseum Blvd. It was named in honor of Charles H. Lawshe.
Source: Stepping-Stones to the Future; a Self-Guided Walking Tour.
Leadership Fort Wayne
Initially funded by a Lilly Endowment, Inc. grant and support from the Fort Wayne Corporate Council as a community-wide effort to help develop quality in community leadership for Fort Wayne the first class was in 1983. The organization was jointly sponsored by IPFW and the Council and has had offices on the IPFW campus since 1983.
Source: Intercom (September 1982), p. 5.
See also Child Care Consortium
Lecture series
Librarians
This list notes those who have served as head librarian. The title changed to Director of Library Services sometime in the 1970s and then to Dean of the Library in 2008.
Library tapestry
Liebowitz, Fawn
In the movie "Animal House" a character was referred to as Fawn Liebowitz from Fort Wayne. An article in the IPFW Alumni Magazine explains why alumna, Mary Ellen Brown (later Mary Ellen Marnholtz) may have been the inspiration for this character.
Source: Alumni, Fall 2003, Vol. 7, issue 1, pp. 11-13.
Life—Through Literature
A lecture series that began in the Fall of 1957 at the I.U. Center.
Source: I.U. Student, October 1957, p. 1+.
Literary periodicals
Logo
The first official logo for IPFW was introduced in July 1976 by Chancellor Donald Schwartz. Prior to this and afterwards the campus logos varied from one administration to the next. For a description of early logos see the following source:
Source: Current (November 1987), pp. 15-16.
Lutheran Institute
Lysistrata Project
The IPFW Student Theatre Organization along with the departments of sociology, anthropology, peace & conflict studies and women's studies on March 3, 2003 presented a reading of Aristophanes' play "Lysistrata" as one possible solution to war. It was billed as the "first-ever world-wide theatre event for peace" an as "a theatrical act of dissent."
Manufacturing Technology
At its meeting on September 24, 2004, the Purdue University Board of Trustees approved the change of name from Department of Manufacturing Technology to the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology.
Mastodon mascot
The mastodon was officially chosen as the mascot in 1969. In 1988 professor of psychology, Joel Rivers, suggested that the campus abandon the mastodon as a mascot because it is an extinct animal.
Sources: Current (June 1996), p. 13; The Communicator, February 11, 1988, p.2.
Mathematical Sciences Club
McKay Farm
Located on the west bank of the St. Joseph River across from the IPFW campus, the 152 acre farm belonging to the estate of William T. McKay, in 1988 was purchased for the university by four donors: Lincoln National Life Insurance Co., the Olive B. Cole Foundation, the Foellinger Foundation and the M.E. Raker Foundation. The terms of the gift required that a master plan for use of the land be created by June 1, 1995, and that there be at least one million dollars in development there by June 1, 1988.
Source: Journal Gazette (December 8, 1988)
See Also Soccer Support Facility
Medical Education
Memorial plaque (CSSAC)
In 1985 a plaque was placed in Kettler Hall to the left as one enters from the Geogarden area. The names on it are to recognize deceased members of the clerical and service staffs.
Men's Baseball
The first team was formed in 1968 with Charles P. Frank, assistant professor in the English Department as the first coach. Hal Prickett and Dave Hey were coaches in 1973. In 1977 Phillip A. Kennell coached the team with Bill Arnold and Carl Luebbert.
Source: Current (December 1992), 34.
Men's Baseball Coaches
Source: Men's Baseball Media Guide, 2001, pp. 21-24.
Men's Basketball
The first team was formed in 1967-1968 with Edwin C. Leonard as head coach and Warren W. Worthley and David R. Skelton as assistant coaches. Practice and home games were held at the State School gym. The team was funded by an initial $200 from the student activities fees and the sale of popcorn at games. The first uniforms were used white and blue ones found at the old Purdue Center building. The team was originally known as the Mustangs. Original team members included Dan Hannie (34), Ron Fulkerson (24), Bob McGregor (35), Jerry Klaehn (10) and Mike white (44). In 1993 the team won the Great Lakes Valley Conference championship and an NCAA postseason berth.
Sources: Current (December 1992), 33-34; '93 reunion photo in Current(June 1993), p. 20.
Men's Basketball Coaches
Source: 2001 Men's Basketball Yearbook, p. 33.
Men's Golf
Men's golf was officially added to its lineup of Division I programs in 2003. Sponsorship was provided by Mike Thomas of Mike Thomas Associates in Fort Wayne. Deer Track Golf Course was host to IPFW home matches and practice. Jeff Marsh was named the golf coach.
Source: The Communicator (September 24, 2003), p. 12.
See also Golf for the entry on early golf teams at IPFW.
Men's Hockey
A club-level hockey team was begun in October 1975 and coached by Len Thornson and Lionel Repka, ex-Komet players.
Source: Fort Wayne Alumni News, Spring 1975, p. 3.
Mental Health Technology
Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics
Was formed in the Fall of 2001 by a committee consisting of Evangelos Coufoudakis, Georgia Wralstad Ulmschneider, William G. Frederick, Charlie Belch, Vicki Bandor Braun, Philip Downs, Andy Downs, Sarah Downs Hill and Barbara Blauvelt. A fundraiser was held November 6, 2001 at the Scottish Rite Auditorium. The purpose was to serve as a clearinghouse for information on state politics. The goal of the center was to educate the public and encourage active participation in politics. The first board of directors included three members of the Downs family (Gabriel Downs, Philip Downs, and Sarah Hill) and four other members (Brian Stier, Paul Helmke, Elvis Netterville and Georgia Ulmschneider). The first board meeting, open to the public, was held on March 6. Andrew Downs, a son of Mike Downs, was selected as the first full-time director of the center which in 2002 was housed in the Helmke Library rooms 262-263. It was named as one of the Centers of Excellence.
Source: Communicator (October 31, 2001), volume 35, no. 10, 1; and (February 27, 2002), volume 36, no. 20.
Military science program
Millennium Marker
The marker is located at the Coliseum Blvd. entrance of the campus and is made of bricks purchased by members of the community to honor or memorialize someone. The cost of a brick was $20. The dedication ceremony took place on October 21, 2001. The marker was a symbol of the campus as standing on more than brick or mortar but on the investments of its students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends. The walkway was designed by horticulturist Rich Weber.
Sources: Briefings, November 2002, 1; From the GroundUp, Winter 2002, 4; Stepping-Stones to the Future; a Self-Guided Walking Tour.
Mini University
The first IPFW mini university was held April 19, 1981 as a chance for alumni to meet with faculty and staff. It was sponsored by the alumni office. It offered seven sessions on various topics.
Source: Intercom (March 19, 1981), p. 2.
Modern Foreign Languages
At its meeting on September 24, 2004, the Purdue University Board of Trustees approved the change of name from Department of Modern Foreign Languages to the Department of International Language and Culture Studies.
MSA
Multicultural Expressions
Publication of the Multicultural Services department from Spring 1996 (volume 1, issue 1) to (2003)
Multicultural Services
Established in the department provides a support system for African American, Hispanic, Native American, International, Asian American, and at-risk students who are enrolled at IPFW. The unit assists in the development, execution, and evaluation of the recruitment and retention efforts geared for students, including outreach services.
Music department
In 1967 IPFW (then Indiana University at Fort Wayne) hired its first resident faculty member in music and began offering major courses in music. In the first year a total of eleven music majors matriculated at the Fort Wayne campus. Andrew Henry Harper, Jr. was the first chair of the department. Since that time the name of the department has changed from music to division and back again to department within a school.
Muslim Student Association
The name of a student organization formed in 1988 that in 2000 adopted the name of Islamic Student Association.
Mustangs
Unofficial nickname used by the first Men's Basketball team.
Named professorships
The university established the Jack W. Schrey Professor of Mathematics in 1986 and the Chapman Professor of English in 2004.
Native Trees of Indiana River Walk
The walk extends along the western edge of the campus adjacent to the St. Joseph River and includes 85 tree species combining a beautiful natural setting with an extraordinary educational opportunity. Partial funding for the project was provided by grants from the Indiana Department of Natural Resrouces. Upon completeion it covers 1 1/4 miles with an ADA accessible hard surface.
Source: Stepping-Stones to the Future; a Self-Guided Walking Tour.
Neff Mural
Northeastern Indiana Center for Economic Education
The center was established in the fall of 1981 to focus on economic education programs for public schools and special interest groups. It was under the auspices of the Indiana Council on Economic Education. In 1985 the center was granted status as a national center. The first director was John P. Manzer.
Source: Intercom (August 1981), p.1; (October 1981), p. 3.
O.F. Kenworthy Memorial Scholarship Fund
Oak Park Farm
Property (114 acres) where the campus is located bounded by Coliseum, Crescent, St. Joe streets and Canterbury Green and the St. Joseph River. The ground was part of a farm established as a support farm for the Indiana School for Feeble Minded Youth, which later became the Fort Wayne State Developmental Center. Some of the residents were housed in a large residence facility located in a wooded area near the Crescent and Coliseum Blvd intersection. The residence was a 240-bed facility. Residents farmed and raised animals to help support the farm, but the operation was phased out in 1957 with increased mechanization of farming that eliminated jobs the residents could perform. The school was transferred from Oak Park Farm to 4900 St. Joe road and is now known as the State Developmental Center. In August, 1957, the residential facility was partially burned with no loss of life or serious injury.
Sources: Current (August 1989), 15-16; Communicator, February 3, 1983.
Omnibus Lecture Series
The series began in 1995. Each year it brought six distinguished speakers to the university and the northeastern Indiana community. The series was free and committed to presenting diverse perspectives through educated, respected and entertaining speakers. Lectures were held in the Walb Union ballroom.
Source: Archival files
Onwood Memorial Garden
Located in Aquarius Park, this garden of wildflowers was planted in the spring of 1990 as a memorial to Dr. David P. Onwood. Dr. Onwood liked wildflowers and due to his shady yard at home had an extensive wildflower garden there. He was also a member of the ACRES Land Trust and a supporter of its programs.
Operation Excellence
A summertime program, directed by Dr. G. Gregory Washington, (in 1981), the purpose of which was to offer disadvantaged inner-city teenagers the chance to study on the IPFW campus. A successor to this type of program was the Future Academic Scholars' Track Program.
Organizational Leadership and Supervision
In 1990 this name was officially given to a department that had its beginnings in 1944 as a Purdue program in Fort Wayne. In 1964 it became known as the Department of Industrial Education and Supervision. Professor F. Lee Bushong was instrumental in developing the program. In 1965 it became the Industrial Supervision Division. In 1987 the program became part of the School of Business and Management Sciences having previously been in the School of Engineering, Nursing and Technology. In 1997 the program became a division reporting to the School of Engineering, Technology and Computer Science. Industrial supervision has been the major thrust of the program throughout its many changes in name.
Source: OLS Student News, 9 (Spring 2001), 1-2.
Outdoor sculpture
Outstanding Advisor Award
Established in the award is oriented toward those engaged in developmental advising, such as career and life planning and is based on one's relationship with advisees, effectiveness of advising and self-development. The award is a certificate and $500 to be used toward professional development.
Outstanding Research Award
Recipients: 1999, Lowell W. Beineke; 2000, Mary Helen Thuente; 2001, Alan R. Sandstrom; 2002, James O. Farlow; 2003, William E. Cooper, Jr.; 2004, David A. Dilts; 2005, Clark W. Butler
Outstanding Teacher Award
Recipients: 1979, Richard V. Wall; 1980, Joseph M. Chandler; 1981, Rudy G. Svoboda; 1982, Robert A. Barrett; 1983, Richard A. Pacer; 1984, Fred F. Jehle; 1985, Anthony L. Loviscek; 1986, Stephen C. Harroff; 1987, Mary Helen Thuente; 1988, Arthur W. Friedel; 1989, James R. Hersberger; 1990, Hermine J. Van Nuis; 1991, Dyne L. Pfeffenberger; 1992, Lowell Beineke; 1993, Joseph K. Meyers; 1994, Lowell E. Madden; 1995, Dipak K. Chowdhury; 1996, Linda C. Fox; 1997, Yvonne M. Zubovic; 1998, David M. Young; 1999, Annmarie LeBlanc; 2000, David C. May, 2001, Patrick J. Ashton; 2002, Lesa Rae Vartanian; 2003, Elliot Blumenthal; 2004, John LaMaster.
See also Amoco Foundation Outstanding Teaching Award
P & G S Items
This newsletter was distributed by the department of purchasing and general services.
Pagan Student Alliance
The student group was organized in the fall of 2000. The stated purpose "for the spiritual growth and support of local Pagan students, other local Pagans and is open to all faiths and traditions." The group met once a week to share beliefs and customs in the pagan faiths.
Source: The Communicator (September 3, 2003), p.5.
Parity Check
This newsletter was distributed by the computing and data processing center.
PDSO
Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies Program
Peace and Conflict Studies
Programs of this nature are most often found in historically religious-funded colleges and universities (such as Notre Dame, Manchester and Earlham, in Indiana). This unique program which blends with the sociology, political science and philosophy programs was the first for both the Purdue and Indiana Universities and offers a certificate upon completion of 15 credit hours of selected courses. Between 1993 and 1995 the name of the program was changed to Peace and Conflict Studies.
Peace Pipe Prance
An annual dance held jointly by the Indiana and Purdue centers.
Source: I.U. X-Ray, volume 1 (7), May 1948, p. 1
Peace Pole
Erected near the Friends Pavilion in Aquarius Park the structure was put in place in 1996 and was a result of the collaborative efforts of the Diversity Council and the Peace and Conflict Resolution Studies Program. Funded by the office of Chancellor Michael Wartell, the pole has the words "May Peace Prevail on Earth" in all of the languages taught at IPFW and Braille. Four large rocks from a local quarry were donated, each rock pointing in a different direction (north, south, east and west). The site forms a Medicine Wheel in the Native American tradition. The purpose of the medicine Wheel is to help people remember the strengths that are needed for the journey to becoming a human being. The directions are represented by color, animal and philosophy with tribal variations. It is used for various events including those held during Diversity Week. The pole was made by a company in Michigan.
Source: Stepping-Stones to the Future; a Self-Guided Walking Tour.
Perspectives on the American Revolution: Bicentennial Lectures.
This series of lectures was presented during the Fall semester of 1975 by the Department of history in commemoration of the American Revolution Bicentennial. The lectures were published in a volume edited by Dr. James A. Haw, professor in the department.
Phi Eta Sigma
An honorary fraternity for all freshman men who made a grade average of at least 2.5 recognized new members at the annual student-faculty banquet held each year by the I.U. Center.
Source: I.U. Student, March 1953, p. 1; I.U. Student, May 1957, p. 1.
Phi Kappa Phi
The IPFW chapter of this national honor society to recognize superior students in all fields was established in 1993. Dr. David McCants initiated the local chapter. The first president was Dr. Lowell Beineke. Other charter members were: Drs. James A. Haw, Kimberly McDonald, Richard Pacer, Lynn Schlager, James L. Silver, Marjorie Souers, and Douglas Townsend.
Physically Disabled Students Organization
An organization formed in the Fall of 1971 under the auspices of Circle K and leadership of Mike Pfundstein. The purpose was to develop an understanding and awareness of special problems faced by the physically disabled and to be a united voice to represent the needs of the physically disabled. It was open to anyone interested in the problems of the disabled, not just for those with disabilities.
Source: The Communicator, November 12, 1971, 3(10), 1.
Physician's Aide
Physician's Assistant Program
Indiana's first physician's assistant program was begun at the Fort Wayne campus in Fall 1972 when 12 students were enrolled. Dan Fox was the administrator of the program and Dr. Frederic Shoen, a Fort Wayne family practitioner was named physician-director of the Fort Wayne P.A. program. The program only lasted several years.
Photos & Article: Fort Wayne Alumni News, Fall 1972, p. 1.
Pi Mathematical Sciences Club
The club was organized Fall of 1969. In the spring of 1971 the club won a trophy during the Penny Carnival for its demonstration of a "human computer." It was formally organized in 1986-1987. Marj Keever was the first president and Lowell W. Beineke, Douglas Townsend and Junwarjit S. Bagga the first faculty advisors. The purpose of the club was to promote social interaction among faculty and students interested in mathematics.
Source: Departmental Faculty (May 27, 2005)
PineSAP
A juried art fair, sponsored by IPFW alumni to generate scholarship funds for students in the school of visual and performing arts. The fair was first held on May 18-19, 2002.
PIT
Name given to the Purdue Indiana Theatre that gave its first performance in 1964 in the Kettler Hall theatre. The play was Moliere's "The Imaginary Invalid." The theatre group's forerunner was Purdue University's Harlequin Club. Legend has it that Robert Tolan who had been hired as the director of the new theatre visited the site where Kettler theatre was being built. When he saw it, he said, "What a pit!" Another legend had to do with the painting of the walls of the theatre black. Frank Kenworthy asked that they be painted black and was told that black walls were not approved by Purdue University. He painted them black anyhow, giving credence to one of Dr. Kenworthy's approaches: don't ask and beg forgiveness if necessary. The walls remained black. The purpose of a "black box" theatre is for light absorption and the empty room is fitted with flexible overhead lighting. Stages and seating can be set up in a number of configurations. When PIT moved to the new Williams Theatre, the old PIT theatre was renamed the Studio Theatre and continued to be used for productions requiring minimal set design and of an experimental nature. It was the site of the production of "Corpus Christi" in 2001. Many former PIT actors and actresses have gone on to achieve recognition nationally; for example, Sharon Gabet, Julia Buchheit Barr, Maggie McCormick, LuAnn Post, Jerome Grant and Pat Victor. The acronym PIT is now taken to mean Purdue-Indiana Theatre.
Sources: The Communicator (September 7, 1978), p.5; Current (May 1989), pp15-16; (December 1990), pp. 8-9; (June 1993), pp. 7-10.
Playhouse for Child Care Center
In November of 2000 a playhouse designed and built by IPFW students in the Civil and Architecture Engineering Technology program was placed on the lawn between Neff Hall and the Classroom Medical Building. It was built as a fund raiser for contributions to Habitat for Humanity. Once $1500 was raised, the playhouse was given to the Child Care Center.
Plogsterth Lecture Series
Plogsterth Visual and Performing Arts Series
The series began in 1994. Each year it brought to the campus artists and performers who offered master classes, student workshops and community outreach events. The purpose was to facilitate interaction of IPFW students with visiting artists. A committee develops each season based on faculty recommendations.
Popular Lecture Series
In 1923 the Indiana University Extension at Fort Wayne offered a lecture series that began with a Boy Scout leadership course. In 1924 the program was expanded to include topics such as "Training for Parent-Teacher Leadership," "Basketball coaching," "English characteristics." Among the most popular of the series were "Life views of great men of letters," "Great philosophies and religion," and "Significant development in recent times." Thus was one of the main features of a regional campus born, a focus on adult and continuing education.
Source: Indiana University at Fort Wayne viewbook (1967?), 5.
Preventive Dentistry Research Institute
Pride Plus Award
Initiated in 1989 the award is sponsored by the staff organization for clerical and service employees. Recipients: 1989, Patricia J. Bogel and Edward E. Schmitt; 1990, Cheryl L. Wolever and Jerald J. Diehl; 1991, Lauren Denhartog and Barbara A. Maloney; 1992, James Henderson and Norma J. Snodgrass; 1993, Marjorie E. Heider and John A. Gruse; 1994, Gladys G. Thiele and Allen W. Peters; 1995, Ronald R. Pequinot and Eileen L. Dini; 1996, Darlene F. Bender and Ruby H. Gunkel; 1997, Neva Beerbower and Aaron K. Moore; 1998, Elaine M. Weber and Ronald D. Grove; 1999, Jana J. Williams and Charles R. Showalter; 2000, Anna Sevier and Dennis W. Shadle; 2001, Amy C. Wilson and Ezel A. Smith; 2002, E. Louise Misegades and Jeffrey W. Davis; 2003, Paula Reed and Arlis Le Master; 2004, Shirley Champion and M. Barry Wygant; 2005, Debra Haley and Robert Brooks.
Project Abelard
A student organization active in 1968 and 1969 whose objective was to inform the public and the Indiana State Legislature of the need for expanding the facilities of IPFW. Steve Pettyjohn, student body president, was executive director of the project. Other students participating were Ronald W. Rice, C. Joseph Tonsing, Thomas Newman, Mark Miethal, Allan Smith, Charlene Houk, Kent Delucany and Jim Brickley.
Source: Current (February 1989), 15-16.
Psi Chi
A national honor society for psychology students. The IPFW chapter was chartered on April 16, 1996 as Chapter number 884. The purpose of the organization is to encourage, stimulate and maintain excellence in scholarship and in advancing the science of psychology. See also Gerow, Joshua R.
Source: Psi Chi web site (5/4/01) and Chair, Psychology Department, Dr. Blakemore
Psychology Club
No information is available on when this club was established, but it is a student-operated organization dedicated to providing students with information regarding the latest scientific knowledge and research in the field of pyschology. Members are given opportunities to get field experience by participating in research with professors in the department.
Psychology Department
The psychology department was officially established as an administrative unit by Purdue with an effective date of May 1, 1966.
Source: Regional Campus Administration Administrative Memorandum no. 109 (December 1, 1966).
Purdue Center News
It is believed that this publication for staff, students, faculty and friends of the Purdue Center in Fort Wayne ran for two years: 1963-1964. The only extant issue in Archives is believed to be the September 1964 issue.
Purdue Indiana Theatre
Purdue Postscript
The first issue of this publication was dated November 17,1971 and the last issue May 3, 1974. The full title was "Purdue Postscript; An Official Publication for the Faculty and Staff of Purdue University Fort Wayne Campus."
Purdue Riveter
The Fort Wayne Purdue Center student newspaper began as a mimeographed bi-weekly in the Fall of 1947. It became a printed paper in January of 1948. Editors in 1963 included John Kleinman, managing editor and Sabina Sabo, editor. Advertising manager in 1963 was Mark Pankop.
Source: Purdue Riveter, Handbook issue (September 9, 1963), 3.
Putt Family
This family is one of those with the most family connections to IPFW. For an article on the family see the following source:
Source: Current (February 1988), pp. 7-8.
Quiet Spot
A garden dedicated to Richard J. Dirrim is located on the east bank of the Saint Joseph River, west of the Visual Arts Building. A monument there states that "During his tenure at Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Richard's effort and dedication preserved the natural character of the campus grounds to create an environment conducicive to the education, growth, and reflection of all individuals." Following completion of the construction of the Visual Arts Building in 1991, there was a project to grade and clean up the area between the new building and the river. This project (supported by the Virginia Ayers campus beautification fund) allowed the creation of a sizable green space to be used for outdoor events. Care was taken to allow the creation of a small section to remain isolated from the main green space. Benches, flower beds, and flowering trees were added to allow passersby to sit and enjoy the beauty and solitude of the river, trees, and wildlife that are abundant in the area.
Sources: Monument at site; Stepping-Stones to the Future: a Self-Guided Walking Tour
Radio Free Mastodons
An organization formed in whose mission it was to try to start a radio station on campus.
Ralph Broyles Endowment Fund
Ralph E. Broyles Medal
The medal honors former Chancellor, Ralph E. Broyles and is presented annually by the Alumni Association of Indiana University for "unique and significant contributions" to IPFW. Recipients must be and IU graduate of any campus and may not currently be employed by the university. Recipients: 1975, Walter E. Helmke; 1976, John N. Pichon, Jr.; 1977, Jeanne S. Miller; 1978, Harriet S. Inskeep; 1979, Carolyn P. Gutman; 1980, Walter P. Helmke; 1981, Bill C. Anthis; 1982, Ruth D. Swank; 1983, Robert E. A'Hearn; 1984, Beverly A. Richard; 1985, Thelburn Laroy Engle; 1986, Lawrence Lee; 1987, Edgar F. Kettler; 1988, Janet Iden Kamdar; 1989, Marjorie Person; 1990, Ralph G. Schimmele; 1991, William F. McNagny; 1992, Jerry Fox; 1993, Joseph Morrow; 1994, none awarded; 1995, Rebecca L. Teagarden; 1996, Robert E. Wise; 1997; Phillip O'shaughnessy; 1998, Franklin Bryan; 1999, Elizabeth Heine; 2000, Paul Helmke; 2001, Dr. David Matthews; 2002, Linda K. Balthaser; 2003, Richard G. Inskeep.
RAP
Rapport
A newsletter published by the Center for Women and Returning Adults, three times a year focusing on all aspects of returning adults' lives. It began publication in 1990.
RCA
Re:Write!
This interdisciplinary newsletter was published twice a year by the IPFW Writing Center from 1996- . It covered writing as it related to the intellectual and professional development of the IPFW community. Submissions were accepted from students, writing consultants, faculty, staff and administrators.
Red and Gold Booster Club
Athletic support group formed in 1975 with memberships ranging from $15 to $100. Later it became the IPFW Athletic Club in 1983.
Regional Campus Administration
The Purdue office was established by the board of trustees on June 4, 1966. Dr. Charles H. Lawshe was the first appointed vice president for the unit.
Source: Regional Campus Administration Administrative Memorandum no. 101 (July 1, 1966).
Research & Creative Endeavor Symposium
A forum for the presentation of original research and creative endeavors by students from area colleges. Participation is open to all undergraduates and graduate students in all disciplines at Huntington University, Indiana Institute of Technology, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne, Ivy State College Fort Wayne, Manchester College, Taylor University and the University of Saint Francis. Papers, posters, performances and roundtables are each acceptable and each student is required to have a faculty sponsor and provide an abstract approved by the sponsor.
Researcher of the Year Award
An award presented by Sigma Xi. Recipients: 2003; Jay W. Jackson.
Residence halls
Returning Adult Placement Program
Known by its acronym, RAP, the program was sponsored by the department of transitional studies for the purpose of helping the nontraditional student adjust to being in college. It was established in 1978 and continued until . It was a forerunner of the Center for Women and Returning Adults.
Source: Intercom (September 24, 1980), p. 3.
Riveter
Road names
Roads on campus are named for Ralph E. Broyles (Broyles Boulevard) and Charles H. Lawshe (Lawshe Drive) who was vice president emeritus at Purdue University.
Source: Current (June 1991), p. 3.
Rosie Award
Rosie the Riveter Award
This award was first presented April 18, 1994 by the Center for Women and Returning Adults and the Indiana-Purdue Student Government Association. It was given to female faculty and students who exemplify the can-do spirit of Rosie the Riveter. The recipients of the first award were Dr. Shirley R. Rickert and student, Pat Incremona, and chancellor Joanne B. Lantz.
ROTC
Royal Dons Club
Athletic support club that had its beginnings in 1975 with the Red and Gold Booster Club which later became the IPFW Athletic Club and in 1989 became the Royal Dons Club with membership levels of $25 to $2,500.
SAB
SACS
Acronym for Student Academic Counseling Services
SCAN Children's Garden
The garden was created in May 2001 by joint efforts of SCAN (Stop Child Abuse and Neglect) and IPFW. Located northwest of the Visual Arts Building, the 1.5 acre site is adjacent to the St. Joseph River and provides the visitor with an exceptional view of the riverfront, natural areas, and floral displays that offer enjoyment in all season. IPFW students and staff, as well as visitors to the campus, daily enjoy the paths, benches and gardens. Invidividuals and corporations are able to purchase flowers, benches, statuary, or other hardscape items for the garden. Proceeds go toward SCAN programs while paying tribute to those who have encouraged children. Corporate sponsorship has provided a beautiful gazebo that can be rented for community functions.
Source: Stepping-Stones to the Future: a Self-Guided Walking Tour
School Newspapers
School of Health Sciences
On July 1, 2005 the School of Health Sciences was renamed the College of Health and Human Services.
School of Visual and Performing Arts
Formerly the School of Fine and Performing Arts the school was officially renamed by the Purdue Board of Trustees at a meeting on December 18, 1999. At the same meeting the Department of Fine Arts was renamed the Department of Visual Arts. In 2002 the department of visual arts was divided into two programs: fine arts and visual communication and design.
Seeds of Learning Become a Tree of Knowledge
The class of 1972 gave the tapestry to Helmke Library. The five-by-eight foot needlework piece was created by Ruthellen Stark and was selected to encompass all the areas of study available in the campus library.
Source: Current (June 1996), p. 12.
Photo: Current (June 1996), p. 12.
Seiler Award
Senate Merger
Service-to-Students Award
Services to Minorities and/or the Disabled Award
The award was established by the Jack Ulmer memorial fund. Recipients: 1991, Dr. Louis Cantor.
Sigma Delta Phi
A sorority formed on the I.U. Center campus in the Fall of 1954, the first president was Donna Grove.
Source: I.U. Student, October, 1954, p. 4.
Sigma Xi
A scientific research honorary society established on the campus in 1985. Each year cash prizes are given to competitors, both graduate and undergraduate, who have done independent scientific research in the areas of anthropology, audiology and speech, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, communications, computer science, dental technology, engineering and engineering technology, geology, mathematics and statistics, medical sciences, health sciences and nursing, physics, psychology and sociology.
See Also: Researcher of the Year
Sixth Circle
Student literary publication between 1964 and 1968 that took its name from Dante's Inferno. The first issue created a controversy over an essay, "The Cult of Saphho," which led to a policy explanation by faculty advisor, Charles T. Gregory. Other faculty advisors were Wafik Raouf, Bruce Tone and Charles P. Frank. The poetry of Professor Robert L. Novak was often included following the addition of a faculty section in the 1966 issue. Editors included John H. Knight, Stephen J. Golden, Sharon Schultz, Dave Jetmore, Jane Wuthrich and James Gailey. It was succeeded by the publication Impressions.
Source: Current (March 1991), 14-15.
Smoking Policy
An official policy was implemented on May 11, 1987 with approval of Senate Document 86-17. Senate Document 86-15 includes the rationale for a smoking policy on campus. On August 5, 1995, at the end of Summer II, the last smoking area in Walter W. Walb Student Union was eliminated, making all buildings on the campus smoke free. On August 10, 2005, Chancellor Michael A. Wartell issued a memorandum stating that the IPFW Smoking Policy was expanded to limit smoking to parking lots or designated smoking areas.
Soccer Support Facility
Located on what was formerly known as the McKay Farm, the building was completed during the Summer of 2002 to service the two lighted soccer fields during games and trounaments and to provide restroom facilities for all of the surrounding fields.
Source: From the Ground Up (Fall 2002), p. 3.
Sociology Club
The club was organized in 1952-53 at the I.U. Center.
Source: I.U. Student, vol.1, no.5 (March 1953), pp.1,3.
Softball
During the administration of Chancellor Schwartz David C. Brennan organized, managed and coached a team of faculty and staff. The team played at the Irene Byron Field, Chancellor Schwartz pitched, and it went undefeated for the year.
Solicitation Days
In the seventies the IU Center set aside two days in early spring for seniors to be measured for gowns, contribute to the class gift fund, get commencement information and sign up for the senior party. The concept was revived in 2002 as the Student Ambassador Council.
Speakers Bureau
The idea originated in 1969 by Lou Culp, publications and information officer for Purdue University at Fort Wayne. Indiana University at Fort Wayne formed its speakers bureau in 1970 under the direction of Bill Hart, university relations officer. A combined program brochure was first issued in 1973-74. In 1975-1975 a single listing with one administrator was established.
Source: Current (September, 1991), p. 15.
Speakers of the faculty senate (Indiana University)
Speakers of the faculty senate (Purdue University)
Speech and Hearing Club
This club became a recognized chapter of the National Student Speech-Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) in 2001 and met regularly as the Speech and Hearing Club on the IPFW campus. The NSSLHA is the student affiliate organization of the American Speech and Hearing Association.
STARS
Founded in the fall of 1999 STARS (Student Admissions Representatives) was a group of student volunteers who wanted to help foster excitement and pride in IPFW while having fund and meeting new people. They helped orient new students to campus and assisted with other activities such as State House Day and the Omnibus Lecture series. Eligibility requirements included a minimum GPA and a formal interview.
Source: The Communicator, vol. 37, issue 17 (January 29, 2003), 1.
Student Academic Counseling Services
Known informally as SACS its predecessor was the University Division and its successor ACCS (pronounced "access"), meaning Academic Counseling and Career Services.
Student Activities Board
Known as SAB, the board is the active programming branch of the Indiana Purdue Student Government Association (IPSGA). SAB is responsible for the promotion of many on-campus activities such as homecoming.
Student Ambassador Council
Formed to promote commencement and class gift participation in 2002. One of its precursors was the Solicitation Days of the IU Center in the seventies. While the latter set aside two days, the council published a commencement newsletter with the information for graduating seniors.
Student Congress
The name given to the student government association of the I.U. Center.
Student Government
Student housing
The campaign for student housing dates as early as 1978. The student housing office opened on September 22, 2003 in Kettler G-98F with Jena Henson as the first director. The housing units were managed by American Campus Communities and named Waterfield Campus Student Housing.
Source: The Communicator (October 1, 2003), p.1+.
For additional information see "Student Housing Initiative"
Student Legacy 25th Anniversary Sculpture
Located on the north side of the Classroom-Medical Building the sculpture was designed by IPFW student Jodi P. Boyden to commemorate the 25th anniversary of IPFW in 1989. The work represents birthday candles and is made up of 25 colorful metal cylinders surrounding a smaller cylinder with a slanted face bearing a 25th anniversary insignia. A sidewalk encircles the sculpture. The contest was conceived by Scott Kellenberger, freshman psychology major. who chaired the project and was aided by Ingrid Laidroo and Troy Bussen of the Students Government. The winning sculpture was selected by a panel of judges for the Class Legacy Challenge. The judges were Eugene Hatke, Allen Sheldon, James Miller and Dianna Thornhill Miller. Criteria advisor was Matthew Kubik and Leonard P. Iaquinta assisted in the fund-raising campaign. The Students Government provided cash prizes for first place ($250), second place ($100) and third place ($50). William D. Mauritzen won second place and Ms. Boyden won third prize for a second sculpture that was not built.
Sources: The Communicator (January 25, 1990), 1; (May 18, 2000), 4; Purdue Today (February 12, 1990), 4; Current (February 1990), p. 3.
Student literary magazines
Student literary periodicals
Student newspapers
Student outdoor sculpture
Created by Fine Arts students in 2000 various works of outdoor sculpture were placed about the campus. The works were approved by a campus art committee and mounted throughout the campus. They include "Set in Stone" by Vicki Flora and Leah Mockenhaupt; "Lascaux Stacked Plus One" by Alisha Dunkleberger; "Matilda" by Mary Lieberman-Brandt, "Gorilla" by Alisha Dunkleberger (stolen in November of 2000); and "Hippo" by Linda Gonya.
Source: From the Ground Up, vol. 1, issue 1 (Winter 2001), 1; The Communicator, vol. 36, issue 22 (March 20, 2002), 1.
Students for Hispanic Cultural Exchange
Original name of the group established in 1987 which formally became a university organization in 1988 at which time it changed its name to Hispanos Unidos.
Studio Theatre
Sundial
Located at in the Geogarden between Kettler Hall and Neff Hall, the sundial was a gift of the classes of 1978 and 1980. Tim Doyle, stonecarver with Shannon Stone Company, designed the sundial. It is 400 lbs. of Indiana limestone and was created in the traditional style of sundials. Although it does not always show the correct time, there is a built-in "equation of time" on it that allows one to adjust what the dial indicates, based on the day of the year, to figure out the current time. Mr. Doyle carved two 9,000 lb. sundials and gave one to the city of Fort Wayne and the other to its sister city, Takaoka, Japan.
Supervision
Sylvia E. Bowman Prize
The prize established by the English and linguistics department was a cash prize awarded annually to the best essay about literature or about the teaching of literature. The first award, honoring the late Sylvia E. Bowman, was made in 1991.
Teaching Award for Associate Faculty
Recipients: 2002, Richard Papazian.
Teaching Sculpture
Located at the southeast corner of the Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science Building, the large orange sculpture contains 21 excamples of connections used in steel construction. It was fabricated and donated by Almet Inc., Metal Fabricators, New Haven, IN in 1998. Thomas A. Bada, vice president, is an alumnus of the IPFW Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering Technology. The sculpture is part of an educational program developed by the American Institute of Steel Construction and is one of only nine in the state of Indiana. There are 107 of these sculptures installed on campuses across the United States.
Source: Stepping-Stones to the Future; a Self-Guided Walking Tour.
Temporary Removable Office Module
Tiny Tim Snacks
Tornado
On Memorial Day, 1982 high winds and a tornado struck the city and touched down at the downtown campus buildings at 1026 W. Berry St.
Source with photo: Intercom (June 1982), p.1.
Transitional Studies
Tree Walk
Tribute
The art work hanging in the lobby of Williams Theatre is a mixed media piece honoring the memory of Helene Foellinger. It was commissioned by the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel and created by the artists Nancy E. McCroskey, John Hrehov and AnnMarie LeBlanc.
Source: Current (June 1993), p. 7
Trident
This publication was the student newspaper for the Division of General and Technical Studies. It began publication circa. 1966. Only two issues exist in archives: March 16, 1970 and October 5, 1973.
TROM
A trom (temporary removable office module) was a trailer-like building of approximately 24 by 40 feet. Each had its own heating and cooling system and restroom. Troms were leased initially for three years from Midwest Division of Speedspace Corp. at a cost of $85,072. An additional $5,550 was expended for preparing the site and another $5,000 for landscaping. The purpose was to accommodate the enrollment that had grown from 3,100 students in 1964 to 6,000 in 1969. The units were used as classrooms and offices. The first TROMs were erected for use in September, 1969, and the last one was removed in 1982 to its new Magnavox Inudstrial Park home. Students gave them names such as, Tin Roof Over Mistakes, Top Ranking Old Men, Two Rows of Milksheds, Thoroughly Ridiculous Office Means, The Results of Miscalculations and This Residence Offers Misery.
Sources: Current (November 1989), pp.10-11; Communicator (March 26, 1971),p. 4; Fort Wayne News-Sentinel (September 23, 1969), p. 1D; Intercom (September 1982), p.2.
Tusitala
Student literary publication named for the word used by native Samoans for Robert Louis Stevenson. The first issue appeared in 1939 and was published by the Indiana University Extension Center. The last extant issue is dated May 1947. Raymond E. Warden was the editor-in-chief. It included poetry, fiction and essays. Graphics were minimal in the early typewritten, mimeographed issues.
Source: Current (March 1991), 14.
Twenty-Fifth Anniversary
The anniversary was celebrated in 1989. A detailed account of the anniversary activities can be found in the IPFW annual report for 1989.
Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Committee
Chaired by Clifford H. Scott the committee included Marian K. Adair, Lowell W. Beineke, Patricia J. Bogel, Beverly J. Bolinger, Judith A. Bowers, Karen R. Chapman, Judith M. Clinton, Elizabeth K. Franklin, Gregory L. Callen, Pauline Micu Hunsberger, Leonard P. Iaquinta, Donald R. Katter, Joanne B. Lantz, David A. McCants, Thomas J. Mulligan, Marjorie P. Person, Rosemary L. Steiner, and Karl F. Zimmerman
U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps
The military science program was offered for the first time on the IPFW campus in the fall semester of 1976. Beginning in 1983 the program was phased out.
Source: Intercom (November 6, 1980), p.3.
Ulmer Award
The award was established in 1990 as a memorial to John P. Ulmer, dean of students from 1965 to 1988. The recipient receives a plaque designed by Hector Garcia at the annual honors convocation. It is awarded to a person or persons or organization associated with the university community for significant service to assist disabled persons or minority group members who are members of the university community. Recipients: 1990, Lawrence J. Life; 1991, Louis Cantor; 1992, Betty J. Poignard; 1993, David Skelton; 1994, Phillip A. Kennell; 1995, Charles Washington; 1996, Marcia Tapp-Sanders; 1997, David Brennan and Ed Moritz; 1998, Albino M. Perez, Jr. ; 1999, Patrick Ashton; 2000, Donald Smith; 2001, Frank Borelli; 2002, June Townsend; 2004, Rachelle Darabi.
UNAS
University Archives
As early as 1965 librarian, Louise M. Haas (Samples) began collecting material related to IPFW history. In 1982 chancellor Joseph P. Giusti designated Helmke Library as the University Archives. In 198 it was officially organized to collect material related to the history of IPFW as a campus, excluding material related to the flagship campuses at Bloomington and West Lafayette. Pauline Micu Hunsberger was the leader in the initiative, along with Leonard P. Iaquinta and Norman Newell. When Ms. Hunsberger retired the position was assumed by the library director, Larry William Griffin, who in 1996 stepped aside as director and became the archives and special collections librarian.
Source: Current (May 1988), p. 15-16.
University Singers
This choral group made a USO trip in the Spring of 1970 to Iceland and Greenland.
USO Tour
VBC
Virginia D. Willig Award
In 2000 the Walter E. Helmke Library management team decided to create a special award to honor any library employee who demonstrated excellence over many years of service at Helmke Library. The award is given periodically rather than annually. The award was named for the first recipient, Virginia D. Willig. Recipients: 2000, Virginia D. Willig; 2002, Christine A. Smith; 2003, Kenneth J. Balthaser.
Visiting Writers Series
Volleydons Booster Club
In the later summer of 2002, Armond J. Ball (Arnie Ball) gathered a group of fans and friends to present his idea of such a club for IPFW. A board of volunteers was formed and met each month to plan social events and support the men's and women's volleball teams at IPFW. In February of 2003 there were 91 members. In June of 2003 officers were officially elected who serve as board members for the following year. Beverly Saalfrank was one of the campus leaders in this initiative.
Volunteer Award
Walter E. Helmke Library Endowment
A fund-raising campaign launched in 1982 to set up an endowment of one million dollars to support the library collections. The market value of the endowment grew from $1,085,705 in 1986 to $3,162,452 in 1996 providing an income of $44,829 in 1986 that grew to $75,692 in 1996. Paul Shaffer was the chair of the campaign. For monthly reports on the endowment, see 1981-1982 issues of Intercom.
Weekend College
The program was initiated in 1978 and began during the fall semester 1979 with an enrollment of 511. Bette Worley was one of the early directors of the program.
Source: Intercom (April 23, 1981), p.1.
William T. McKay Farm
Willis Family Bridge
The pedestrian bridge across Crescent Avenue connecting the main campus with student housing was dedicated on September 16, 2003. It was named after Don Willis, entrepreneur in residence at IPFW's school of business and management science. The dedication included Mr. And Mrs. Willis crossing the bridge with 20 preschool children from the IPFW child care center. The triangular design, by Kurt Heidenreich, was necessitated by the need to cross both Crescent Ave. and an area of uneven terrain. The pedestrian bridge is 250 feet long and 14 feet wide. The peak stands 105 feet above Crescent Ave. The bridge is only the second in the united States that is structured on two pylons with four support cables. The original cost of the bridge was $2,300,000.
Sources: IPFW Insights (October 2003), p. 1; The Communicator (September 17, 2003); Stepping-Stones; a Self-Guided Walking Tour.
Windless Orchard
A quartelry publication that ran from February 1970 until Spring 1999 (although the last issue, number 63, was actually published in 1998). Robert L. Novak was the editor.
WIPU-FM
The first broadcast was on June 15, 1978. The studios were located in the basement of Helmke Library with a group of work-study students making up the largest portion of the staff. Initially there were no Sunday broadcasts. Thomas Jamrose, assistant director of University Relations, was the station's first general manager. Jerry Davis was program director and Mike Venable production director. Chief engineers were Ron Roberts and Ron Crouch. The program guide, Modulations, was introduced in January 1981. By 1982 it was clear that the university could no longer subsidize the station, and on January 15, 1982, the station's FCC license was transferred to PBNI (Public Broadcasting of Northeast Indiana). 89.1fm became WBNI and is now WBOI.
Source: Current (August 1988), 15-16.
Women of Achievement
An annual event honoring women who have made significant contributions to the community, both professionally and personally. The tribute is designed to recognize women who are selected by their organization to receive the honor based on community service and involvement, professional achievements, and/or demonstration of perseverance in coping with unusual or special challenges. Began in 1986 when eleven companies honored 21 women for their volunteer work in the community. Funds raised from the event support the YWCA Domestic Violence Services. In addition to the companies that honor women, the Helen R. Foellinger Achievement Award is given to one exceptional woman. Recipients include: 1989, Marian K. Zimmerman and Linda C. Fox; 1990, Linda Balthaser and Elaine W. Cowen; 1991, Barbara Blauvelt and Jeanette Clausen; 1992, Carol B. Isaacs and Pauline T. Flynn; 1993, Patricia Erdman and L. Dianne Bezdon; 1994, Judith DiIorio and Mildred (Micky) Ginther; 1995, Linda L. Scott and Judith L. Violette; 1996, Joyce Saltsman and Lucille Hess; 1997, Victoria Benecke and Linda L. Graham; 1998, Marjorie E. Heider and Carol A. Roberts, and 1998 Helene Foellinger Honoree Irene Walters; 1999, Mary Helen Thuente and Cheryl Wolever; 2000, Judith Blakemore and Julia Fellers Hook. Janet Kelly received the award in 1987 as an employee of Northill Corporation, but then came to IPFW in 1993.
Women's Basketball
Coaches: 1981, Barbara McDonald; 1982, Kirk Kavanaugh; 1994, Pamela A. Bowden.
Women's Center
Women's golf
IPFW officially added golf as a varsity sport with division I status in 2003. The program was sponsored initially by Mike Thomas of Mike Thomas Associates of Fort Wayne. Deer Track Golf Course played host to IPFW home matches and practice. Jeff Marsh was named coach for men's and women's golf.
Source: The Communicator (September 24, 2003), p.12.
See also GOLF for the early history of golf at IPFW.
Women's Programs Task Force
Appointed in August of 1986 the task force was responsible for recommending the creation of the Women's Center which eventually became the Center for Women and Returning Adults.
Wrestling club
Writing Center
The center was opened on January 19, 1993 in Kettler G35 and offered students invidualized assistance with their writing projects. The first director of the center was Carol A. Roberts.
X-Ray
YWCA Tribute to Women of Achievement
