Generally Speaking…
A newsletter for students and graduates of the Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne General Studies Degree Program
Published two times each year by the IPFW Division of Continuing Studies Fall 2010
Educational Travel: It’s much more than just a trip! “The world is a book and those who do not
travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine
Study abroad for a week or for a semester. The experience is likely to change you forever! So has
been the outcome for two General Studies students who left their comfort zones to pursue education Educational Travel Options 2011:
down roads less traveled.
Culinary Traditions of Tuscany
Melissa Richardson, who studies Spanish, Diane Zimmanck already was a seasoned June 4–18, 2011
had always expected to explore new places. traveler when she opted to spend her final 3 credits in CFS 399 (noncredit option)
“I had classmates who blew me away with semester in Shanghai with the Council for Linda J. Lolkus, instructor
their Spanish skills and their stories of going International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
to places like Spain and Chile, and I realized I “China in a Global Context” program. She had Art of Ireland and England
really wanted to do the same thing.” June 14–29, 2011
spent an earlier stint as an ESL teacher in
3 credits FINA P490 (noncredit option)
But it wasn’t until she saw a poster on southeast China before coming to IPFW in 2008 Dana A. Goodman, instructor
campus promoting a spring break course to complete her degree in General Studies.
studying sea turtles in Costa Rica that she At East China Normal University, Zimmanck Peru: Fieldwork in Bioanthropology
realized the dream could become a reality. earned 6 credits in Chinese language that could June 20–Aug. 5, 2011
“I was completely excited about the be applied to her B.G.S. She also took a course 6 credits in ANTH B405 (credit only)
possibility of going abroad where I could use my on Chinese Political Development focused Richard C. Sutter, instructor
Spanish and take a science class that would be on the effects of globalization and its future
extraordinary. I had been pushing back taking implications for China, as well as a course that
Art and Architecture of Rome, Italy
June 24–July 6, 2011
a hard science course, not quite feeling like the explored the role of women in Chinese history 3 credits INTR 220 (noncredit option)
right class had come along for me. So at the and culture. She completed the B.G.S. in May. Matthew Kubik, instructor
sight of a marine biology class at IPFW with a “I think it is fair to say that the experience
week-long trip to Costa Rica to work with sea studying in China has only reinforced my Belize Archeological Field School
turtles, I knew I had to take that course.” interest in China. I am in China now working for TBD, 2011
Richardson applied for the David Starr Jordan a company focused on helping young people 3 credits ANTH [course no. TBD]
Scholarship for Study Abroad Programs. She prepare to take the Test of English as a Foreign (credit only)
sought help from the Writing Center to complete Christopher R. Andres, instructor
Language (TOEFL) exam. These are kids who
the required essay, was accepted and awarded want to study in the U.S. I know first-hand the Human Rights Institute:
$500 to apply to her travel expenses. importance of a college education. Having the Strasbourg, France
“Costa Rica was not only fantastic and opportunity to study in a foreign country will TBD, 2011
radiant, but even working long hours looking change their lives — it has changed mine! I 6 credits in PHIL 580 and POLS Y371
for baby sea turtles in the sand was well worth am excited everyday knowing that I am helping (credit only)
the cost and effort to get out in the world. The these kids because I know just what is waiting Clark W. Butler, instructor
first night’s walk on the beach looking for turtles for them when they get to the U.S.”
coming in to nest and for babies going out to “I love the idea that I am in one of the most Practicum in China
sea was truly awe-inspiring. The view of the dynamic countries in the world. I can see and TBD, 2011
stars without a moon, clear skies, and being so feel the urgency this nation has as it grows and 1 credit in LING L690 or ENG W398 (credit only)
close to the equator was sensational. Hao Sun, instructor
attempts to assert itself as a credible world
“I used my Spanish to speak not only with power. I can also see the extremes of a modern,
Costa Ricans, but also with biologists from Summer I 2011 (May and June departures)
cosmetically manufactured China and the reality
all over the world. My every-day Spanish was Applications and deposits are due to
of daily life and the contradictions and obstacles
Continuing Studies by Jan. 1, 2011. Travel
slightly rusty, but after a couple of days, my people face when dealing with the tight fist of fee balance is due to Continuing Studies by
confidence grew and I found it easy to slip into the government.” March 1, 2011.
Spanish more and more.” Zimmanck plans to stay in China for another
Richardson, who earned 3 credits in BIOL Summer II 2011 (July and August
year, then perhaps attend graduate school. departures) Applications and deposits are
140 during her week-long adventure, says she “China is a pretty cool place to be, so I’ll just due to Continuing Studies by Feb. 1, 2011.
would love to study abroad again and to return have to wait and see what develops,” she says. Travel fee balance is due to Continuing
to Costa Rica. Studies by April 1, 2011.
“I don’t think my college experience IPFW offers an exciting list of educational travel
opportunities for 2011. (See sidebar.) Details of trips Visit www.ipfw.edu/dcs/trips for additional
would have been as whole if I had not gone,” are available at www.ipfw.edu/dcs/trips. If you are details or call 260-481-6620.
Richardson says. interested in study abroad for college credit, see your
academic advisor to verify that credits will transfer.
Textbook rental
NEWS you need to know! now an option
at IPFW
Attention: Students on academic probation IPFW students now have the option of
renting textbooks for the academic term rather
General Studies students who received “What is a Leader?” than purchasing them. Renting instead of
notice of probationary status are required Oct. 6, noon–1:15 p.m. buying can save more than 50 percent of the
to take part in a series of support Walb Student Union, Room G8 purchase price of a new textbook.
workshops and faculty intervention during (Located in the cafeteria) To rent a textbook, you must be 18 years or
critical weeks of the semester. Included older, and have a valid driver’s license/state
“A Taste of International Flavor”
in the notice of probationary status was ID, credit card, and e-mail address. You will
Nov. 3, noon–1:15 p.m.
a form that must be returned to the need to fill out a rental agreement where you
Walb Student Union, Room 114–116
Academic Student Achievement Program are renting the book—either in-store or online.
(ASAP!) Office in the Walb Student Union, “Stop Dating: Myths of Whether you rent from the campus bookstore,
Room 118. General Studies advisors will Relationship Advice” efollett.com (www.efollett.com), or a Follett
be calling to follow up with students who Nov. 17, noon–1:15 p.m. virtual bookstore, all forms of payment, from
fail to act on this opportunity. Walb Student Union, Room TBD cash, to credit, campus cards, and financial
If you have received a notice of Students often wait until it is too late aid, are accepted.
probationary status, you are expected to ask for help, or don’t realize their Rented books must be returned to the
to take the following steps now: academic advisors can use a network bookstore where they were rented by the
of support services to help them in return date on the rental receipt. Otherwise,
Complete and submit the form
emergency situations. Student retention a non-return fee as well as a processing fee
you received with your notice of
and graduation are the goals of this will be charged to your credit card. You have
probationary status to the ASAP!
program. General Studies believes this the option of buying rented textbooks at any
Office, Room 118 in the Walb program will lead to your SUCCESS! time during the semester. If you drop a course,
Student Union.
you may return a rented textbook for a refund
Register to participate in the during the normal refund period.
“Degree Possible” fall workshops For more information about textbook rental,
(see list below) by calling 260- visit Follett’s IPFW Bookstore in Kettler Hall or
481-6608 to reserve your place. go to www.efollett.com or www.rent-a-text.
Free lunch will be provided and com.
seating will be limited.
Freshmen encouraged to
IPFW fee doubles made in response to the large number of
complete MAP-Works survey
for “official” transcripts unclaimed pages left at printer stations. MAP-Works is a survey for IPFW freshmen
On July 1, 2010, the fee for an “official” With a print quota in effect, unnecessary designed to enhance success by providing
Indiana University or Purdue University printing will be discouraged, which is customized strategies to help students get the
transcript at IPFW was increased from expected to have a positive impact on most out of their first year of college.
$4 to $8. The fee increase reflects the the environment as well as saving the After completing the survey, MAP-Works
cost of an official transcript at other university money in printing costs. For will provide students with an extensive,
Indiana University campuses. Purdue more details about the policy, go to www. personalized report about:
University students who do not wish to its.ipfw.edu/printqoutas. • How to meet their expectations
pay a fee for an official transcript will be • What their peers are thinking
directed to the West Lafayette campus. New procedure • How to be more successful in college
There will continue to be no charge for graduating students • What campus resources are available to help
for unofficial transcripts from either General Studies will be starting a new All students who complete the survey will
university. procedure this fall for all graduating receive a $2 coupon to Higher Grounds and
students. The semester before you will automatically be entered into a random
Quota limits pages printed graduate, (Are you graduating in May?) drawing to win one of 300 stuffed Mastodons.
in campus computer labs you will meet with an advisor and One lucky student will win an iPad.
The campus has instituted a new complete a degree audit. This will be
To take the survey:
policy limiting printing from on-campus a mandatory meeting. If you are one
1. Log into myIPFW.
computer labs to 800 pages per of our “at a distance” students, we will
2. Go to the First Year tab.
semester for all students, faculty, and make other arrangements. Watch for
3. Click MAP-Works and take the survey.
staff members. The new policy was e-mail information regarding this new
4. The Higher Grounds coupon will print with
procedure.
the 3-page student report.
Spring/Summer 2010 Graduates Alumni and students encouraged
*Distinction **Highest Distinction to attend eMentoring event Nov. 9
Associate of Arts in General Studies The General Studies staff invites alumni and current
Pamela Ade Pamela London Tim Shelford junior- and senior-level General Studies students to participate in the seventh annual eMentoring
Marci Carper Alison Martin Jonelle Silvey event on Tuesday, Nov. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Walb Student Union Ballroom.
Nicholas Flores Jennifer Andrea Smith
Anthony Gibson McDermott Jamie Straley
The goal of the eMentoring program is to network students with alumni mentors who successfully
Ryan Gorrell Matthew Meyer Keysha Tate apply their General Studies degrees in the business and professional world. The evening’s schedule
Jason Holman Mirnesa Muratovic JoEllen Teusch includes dinner followed by an activity designed to match mentors with student mentees who have
Corinne Johnson Lynford Ramer Robert Tilbury similar career ambitions. Mentors and mentees are encouraged to continue their conversations
Stacy Keough* Lynnette Reith Wesley Tinkel
Susan Ryder
online after the initial match-up.
Aaron Lane Margo Trumps
Hans Larsen Michael William Ward
If you would like to participate as a mentor or a mentee, call the General Studies office at
Amy Leeth*
Shanabarger
Jason Ward 260-481-6828.
Frederick Shaw For more information about eMentoring, visit www.ipfw.edu/dcs/gsdp/ementor.
Danae Lengacher Leah Williams**
Bachelor of General Studies Alumni volunteers Sheila Cuffy (l), Jamie Martin
Charles Accavallo Allison Habern Michael O’Reilly (c), and Doug Olsen (r) meet with students seeking
Kamilah Armour Meghan Hall* Valerie Panning mentors.
Rita Bailey* Dustin Han Holly Pearson
Cheryl Baker Vanessa Philip Pease
Logan Barger Hanenkratt Christine Pesetski
Anthony Beers** Brittney Harmeyer Jenna Peters
Helen Berry Rachel Harrigan Christopher
Richard Bicknase** Peter Haugabook Policinski
Dustin Blaich Jennifer Hess Susan Pratt
Paul Bobish Ian Housel Jacob Pullen* After initial eMentoring
Jasmine Booher Tyler Hunley Sarah Pulver connections are made,
Jared Booth Tracy Hutchins Xavier Qadar participants are encouraged to
Brandon Brazel Erika Jarrell Tyler Ramsey keep the conversation going
Rachel Brice Timothy Kenefic Jennifer Rasey
Erica Kequom-
online (the “e” factor).
Adam Brown Kimberly Rhinehart
Dorothy Brown Walker Elizabeth Russell
Jennifer Bryant Christopher Kern Katherine Sabones Follow the eMentoring conversation at
James Burge Stephanie King Tara Schilt www.facebook.com/IPFWGeneralStudies
Lori Ann Lauren Kirkland Thomas Schreiber
Cammllarie* Angela Kisler Jeremy Shively
Ashley Carter Jennifer Klinker Joshua Siders*
Iris Cedeno Buczak Brandon Knowling Catherine Sitcler
Biljana Ceresa Andrew Krieg Ashley Smith
Ashley Charles Penelope Kyle* Edward Smith
Shawyna Chase Kelly Landes Emily Smith Where in the world
Allison Cheng Seth Lengacher Rachel Smith* are General Studies alumni?
Harry Cherry Jennifer Leone Bertha Smith*
Whitney Coak Alexandra LeRoy Sean Smith Following a move six years ago to Birmingham, Ala., Rose Guzik
Emily Cook Courtney Libben Mary Sonne
Pamela Cook Ru Lin found that her Bachelor of General Studies (’01) could open the door to
Ryan Spiess
Jeremy DeLauter Kyle Long Lisa Stout new employment as a district manager for Sprint. Today, she is opening
Matthew DeMeritt* Adam Ludwig* Khilola Thompson doors in the hospitality industry, overseeing the construction of new
Stacey Dickerson Carlos Macias Robert Tillbury Hampton Inn properties for Alabama-based Jackson Hospitality Services,
Sherri Drake* Sarah Manley Lisa Turner Inc., a hotel and motel management and development company. Guzik’s
Jacqueline Eaton Holly McElhoe Rachel Underwood
Jeni Ekovich Thomas McIntire* shift from telecommunications to hotel management began when she
Kate Ward Rose Guzik
Aaron Farber Lara Milholland Jacqueline became the general manager for a new Comfort Suites hotel. Two
B.G.S. ’01
Ryan Fazio Nikole Miller Warfield* years later, she was recruited by Jackson Hospitality to oversee the
Sheryl Ferguson Bryan Miller Denita Washington construction of a new Hampton Inn in Calera, Ala., and became its
Cassandra Fischer Emily Monticue Steed Williams**
general manager. Since the first of this year, she has been construction manager and is
Lucas Fisher Tyler Moord Kendra Womack
Angela Fisher Whitney Moughler Shawnna Yandell* now the general manager of another new Hampton Inn property in Leeds, Ala., adjacent
Veronica Gabet Tiffany Mueller Deilvez Yearby to the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and Track. She enjoys the day-to-day duties
Breck Geeting Adam Nelson* Chelsea Yoder supervising a staff of more than 30 employees in all facets of hotel management.
Joshua Gonzales Antrinette Njenga Julie Yoder
Katheryn Gotschall Michael Noe Nicholas Ziko Many of the 3,000 alumni of the IPFW General Studies program, wherever they reside,
Michelle Graham Richard Notz Diane Zimmanck have moved on to very interesting careers and activities. The General Studies staff want
Sean Guenin Linda Nuechterlein to hear from YOU! Please send your updated information to the General Studies office at
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., KT 144, Fort Wayne IN 46805 or e-mail your information to
mcmurts@ipfw.edu.
General Studies students
receive special honors Alumni in the news
ts
The following General Studies students have Alumni Even
d Mile Doug Olsen, B.G.S. ’03, Linda
been inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s Sept. 29... Nearly Nake Neuchterlein B.G.S. ’10, and Breck
oldest, largest, and most selective all-discipline Oct. 12 .... 11th Annual Mastodon Roast
honor society: Pamela Cook, Sheri Crawford, Action Lunch Geeting, B.G.S. ’10, were featured in a PBS
Oct. 20 .... Legislative ad on local station PBS 39 promoting the
and Sherri Drake. Membership is by invitation
Nov. 9 ...... Gene ral Studies e-Mentoring
only. Juniors must rank in the top 7.5 percent General Studies Degree Program.
Event
of their class and seniors in the top 10 percent. ok Luncheon
Nov. 10 .... Economic Outlo IPFW administrators and staff were
cognition and
General Studies students Jessica Bryson Dec. 4...... Alumni Re recognized for years of service at a
and Anthony Decker have been recognized Homecoming luncheon in April: Julie Hook, General
call 260-481-6807
for Who’s Who Among Students in American For more information, Studies Program director (30 years), Sandy
Colleges and Universities representing IPFW or e-mail alumni@ipf w.edu McMurtrie, General Studies academic
for 2010. advisor (20 years), Bernard Lohmuller (30
Lynda K. McGehee was awarded the GS alumna years), Sandra Pedroza (30 years), Dennis
re
School of C ceives IU
Eleanor A. Bieberich scholarship for the Graf (20 years), Penny Pereira (10 years),
fall 2010 semester. McGehee is a full-time ontinuing S Jane Markin (10 years), and Lyna Weaver
Distinguish tu
employee of IPFW in the Registrar’s office. ed Alumni A dies (5 years).
Scholarship applications are on the General IPFW Gen ward
era Rita Bennett-Sheirbon, B.G.S. ’84,
Studies Web site www.ipfw.edu/dcs/gsdp/ alumna Kare l Studies
n
scholarships and are awarded through the is the recipie Clelland received the YWCA Northeast Indiana
nt of the IU Peggy Hobbs Service Award. The award
Office of Financial Aid. Students must complete School of Co
n
the FASFA form by the March 1, 2011 to be Distinguishe tinuing Studies honors a woman of outstanding personal
d Alumni Aw development, achievement, and dedication
eligible for General Studies scholarships. for 2010. Cle ard
lla
the A.G.S. in nd earned as a volunteer. Bennett-Sheirbon currently
1
Rebecca Goetz is serving as an IPFW B.G.S. in 20 994 and the Clelland volunteers as a peer group facilitator at
AmbassaDON for the 2010–2011 academic 01. She is n Erin’s House for Grieving Children.
a paralegal ow
an
year. In one-year appointments, AmbassaDONS Administrati alyst in the Social Secu Shaun VanDriessche, B.G.S. ’09, was
represent IPFW by serving at high- on’s Office o rity
Adjudication fD
profile events, accompanying the , and Review isability, named to the All-Summit League second
Clelland has .
team and set an IPFW single-season record
Chancellor to high-level meetings, Alumni Board served on the IPFW
with 18 home runs and an IPFW career total
and participating in service three as boa for nine years, including
rd of 38, also a school record. He is pursuing a
projects among other leadership recently elect president. She was
e master’s degree in organizational leadership.
Goetz development activities. Association’s d to the IU Alumni
Cream and
executive co Crimson LoriAnn Cammllarie, B.G.S. ’10, Matthew
un
Generally Speaking… The Distingu cil as a member-at-larg S. DeMeritt, B.G.S. ’10, and Diane K.
is e.
Published two times each year by the IPFW General Studies given to an hed Alumni Award is Zimmanck, B.G.S. ’10, were featured in
alumnus of
Degree Program.
has distingu the school w a Celebrating Our Graduates insert in Fort
ish ho
Julie Fellers Hook, director
outstanding ed him/herself through Wayne Business Weekly.
Sandy McMurtrie, editor
service to th
Marilyn Marchionni, publishing editor Indiana Univ e public and
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