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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
                        “IPFW Campus Update”
Chancellor Michael A. Wartell
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 the
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.     “Spring Finale Special Presentation”
                        School of Visual and Performing Arts
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

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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