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2005-06 Friends Programs

September 19, 2005

Margaret Hyde and Myrna Nelson, Chairs of the Day

 9:30 a.m.     Coffee Reception, Walb Student Union, Room 114
10:00 a.m.     Welcome and Remarks
                   Chancellor Michael A. Wartell                    
                   “IPFW Campus Update”
10:25 a.m.     Business Meeting
10:40 a.m.     Mastodons on Parade: Community Event Report    
                   Irene Walters, Executive Director of University
                   Relations and Communications

11:30 a.m.     Luncheon, Walb Student Union, Room G-21

October 17, 2005

Donna Jesse and Jeanette Rohleder, Chairs of the Day

9:30 a.m.     Coffee Reception, Walb Student Union, Room 114
10:00 a.m.    Opening Welcome and Introductions
10:35 a.m.    Linda J. Lolkus, Assistant Professor of Consumer and
                  Family Sciences; 2005 IPFW Outstanding Teacher
                  of the Year Recipient
                  Grandmother’s Bones…"Nutrition and Osteoporosis”
                  "Many of us remember individuals who have                                  significantly shaped who we are.  For Lolkus, it was her                   beloved grandmother, who struggled with osteoporosis                   but inspired her to become a professional educator                   with a strong passion for teaching and learning!"
11:30 a.m.    Luncheon, Walb Student Union, Room G-21

November 21, 2005

Anne Donnelly and Margaret Nolan, Chairs of the Day

9:30 a.m.     Coffee Reception, Walb Student Union, Room 114
10:00 a.m.    Opening Welcome and Introductions
                  Deb Conklin, Executive Director, Office of Continuing                   Studies
10:25 a.m.   Business Meeting and Reports
10:40 a.m.   “IPFW Athletics: A Program in Motion!”
                  Mark A. Pope, IPFW Director of Athletics, Plan to hear                   about our outstanding student-athletes, coaching                   staffs, and our exciting programs in the world of NCAA                   Division I sports!
11:30 a.m.    Luncheon, Walb Student Union, Room G-21

March 20, 2006

Marsha Heller and Amanda Senger, Chairs of the Day

9:30 a.m.     Coffee Reception, Walb Student Union, Room 114
10:00 a.m.   Opening Welcome and Introductions
                 Janet Kelly, Superintendent of Grounds at IPFW
10:25 a.m.    Business Meeting and Reports
                 Nominee Slate – Election of Friends Officers for 2005-06
10:40 a.m.   Lucille J. Hess, Associate Professor and Chair,
                  Department of Audiology and Speech Sciences
                  "Tips of the Slongue: Where do they come from?”
                  This presentation shares a wide variety of “slips of
                   tongue” and why they happen.  Professor Hess will                    explain these slips, many that are humorous and                    spontaneous, with psychological and linguistic                    influences!

11:30 a.m.    Luncheon, Walb Student Union, Room G-21

April 17, 2006

Shirley Johnson and Pat Smith, Chairs of the Day

9:30 a.m.     Coffee Reception, Walb Student Union, Room 114
10:00 a.m.   Opening Welcome and Introductions
10:15 a.m.   Business Meeting and Reports
10:30 a.m.   College of Visual and Performing Arts“Spring Finale                   Special Presentation”
                  
Featuring various blends of music, talented student
                  performers, and faculty presenters.  Our final meeting                   of the year is always an uplifting time of celebrating                   the arts.
11:30 a.m.    Luncheon, Walb Student Union, Room G-21
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2006 – 07 Friends Programs

September 18, 2006

Shirley Johnson and Pat Smith, Chairs of the Day

 9:30 a.m.    Coffee Reception, Walb Student Union, Room 114
10:00 a.m.    Opening Welcome and Introductions
                  Chancellor Michael A. Wartell
                “IPFW Campus Update”
10:25 a.m.     Business Meeting
10:40 a.m.     Nancy A. Jackson, M.M.T., Director of Music Therapy
                  “IPFW Music Therapy: In Tune with People”
11:30 a.m.     Luncheon, Walb Student Union, Room G21

October 16, 2006

Harriett Inskeep and Mary Young, Chairs of the Day

9:30 a.m.     Coffee Reception, Walb Student Union, Room 114
10:00 a.m.    Opening Welcome and Introductions
                  Lucille J. Hess, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Chair
                  of the Audiology and Speech Sciences; 2006 Friends
                  of the University Outstanding Teacher Award                   Recipient

10:25 a.m.    Business Meeting and Reports
10:35 a.m.   John B. Knight, Ed.D., Professor of Consumer and
                  Family Sciences and Chair of Hospitality and Tourism
                  Management
“What’s New in Hospitality and Tourism                   Management at IPFW”
11:30 a.m.   Luncheon, Walb Student Union, Room G21

November 20, 2006

Anne Donnelly and Shirley Johnson, Chairs of the Day

9:30 a.m.      Coffee Reception, Walb Student Union, Room 114
10:00 a.m.     Opening Welcome and Introductions
                   Robin E. Newman, M.Ed., Director, Center for Women
                   and Returning Adults; Assistant Dean of Students

10:30 a.m.    Business Meeting and Reports
10:40 a.m.     Mark A. Pope, IPFW Director of Athletics
                   "IPFW Athletics: Being the Team Behind the Team!”

11:30 a.m.     Luncheon, Walb Student Union, Room G21

March 19, 2007

Marsha Heller and Rhea Glidewell, Chairs of the Day

9:30 a.m.      Coffee Reception, Walb Student Union, Room 114
10:00 a.m.    Opening Welcome and Introductions
                  Robert M. Kostrubanic, M.S., Director of Information
                  Technology Services

10:30 a.m.    Business Meeting and Reports
                  Nominee Slate – Election of Friends Officers for 2007-08
10:40 a.m.    Matthew Kubik, M.A., Associate Professor of Interior
                  Design/Director of the Master’s in Technology Program

11:30 a.m.    Luncheon, Walb Student Union, Room G21

April 16, 2007

Pat Smith and Shirley Vlaskamp, Chairs of the Day

9:30 a.m.      Coffee Reception, Walb Student Union, Room 114
10:00 a.m.    Opening Welcome and Introductions
10:15 a.m.    Business Meeting and Reports
10:30 a.m.    College of Visual and Performing Arts “Spring Finale                   Special Presentation”
                  Featuring various blends of music, talented student
                  performers, and faculty presenters.  Our final meeting                   of the year is always an uplifting time of celebrating the                   arts.
11:30 a.m.    Luncheon, Walb Student Union, Room G21
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2007-08 Friends Programs

September 17, 2007

Margaret Noland and Jeanne Schouweiler, Chairs of the Day

9:30 a.m.      Coffee Reception, Walb Student Union, Room 114
10:00 a.m.    Opening Welcome and Introductions
                  Chancellor Michael A. Wartell

                  “IPFW Campus Update”

                  “Friends Circle” Presentation
10:40 a.m.     Business Meeting and Reports
10:45 a.m.     “Friends 30th Anniversary: A Historical Perspective" 11:30 a.m.     Luncheon, Walb Student Union, Room G21

October 15, 2007

Pat Smith and Shirley Vlaskamp, Chairs of the Day

9:30 a.m.      Coffee Reception, Walb Student Union, Room 114
10:00 a.m.    Opening Welcome and Introductions
                  Susan M. Alderman, Media Director
                  University Relations and Communications

10:30 a.m.    Business Meeting and reports
10:40 a.m.    Marcia D. Dixson, Ph.D., Chair and Associate Professor,
                  Department of Communication; 2007 Friends of IPFW
                  Outstanding Teacher-of-the-Year Award Recipient
                  “Teaching in Cyberspace”

11:30 a.m.    Luncheon, Walb Student Union, Room G21

November 19, 2007

Anne Donnelly and Ann Jenney, Chairs of the Day

9:30 a.m.      Coffee Reception, Walb Student Union, Room 114
10:00 a.m.    Opening Welcome and Introductions
                  Audrey L. Moore, Interim Director of Student Life

10:30 a.m.    Business Meeting and Reports
10:40 a.m.    Tommy Bell, IPFW Director of Athletics
                  “IPFW Athletics: A Program in Motion!”

11:30 a.m.    Luncheon, Walb Student Union, Room G21

March 17, 2008

Marsha Heller and Rhea Glidewell, Chairs of the Day

9:30 a.m.      Coffee Reception, Walb Student Union, Room 114
10:00 a.m.    Opening Welcome and Introductions
                  Melissa J. McIntosh, J.D.,
                  Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Officer
10:30 a.m.    Business Meeting and Reports
                  Nominee Slate – Election of Friends Officers for 2008-09
10:40 a.m.    Jeffrey A. Nowak, Ph.D., Assistant Professor,
                  School of Education “Service Learning: The Ideal                   ‘Teaching Machine’”

11:30 a.m.     Luncheon, Walb Student Union, Room G21

April 21, 2008

Jeanetter Rohleder and Dorothy Shaffer, Chairs of the Day

9:30 a.m.      Coffee Reception, The John and Ruth Rhinehart
                  Music Center
10:00 a.m.    Opening Welcome and Introductions
10:15 a.m.    Business Meeting and Reports
10:30 a.m.    College of Visual and Performing Arts
                  “Spring Finale Special Presentation”
                  Featuring various blends of music, talented student                   performers, and faculty presenters.  Our final meeting                   of the year is always an uplifting time of celebrating                   the arts.
11:30 a.m.    Luncheon, The John and Ruth Rhinehart Music Center

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