Fall 2011

 

 September 2 Michael Gery (BA 1966, History, Purdue; MA 1968, Indiana University), Executive Assistant to Governor (Retired), State of Indiana

September 9 John Dodge (BA 1986, Communication), Executive Producer, CBS 2 Chicago

September 16 Nelson E. Schmidt (BA 1967, Political Science), Assistant, General Counsel, 3M Corporation

September 23 Tom Moore (BA 1965, Theatre; HDR 1995, College of Liberal Arts, Purdue; MFA, Yale University), Theatre/Film TV Director, Vincent Andrews Management

September 30 Dale Pupillo (BA 1976, Political Science), Special Agent in Charge, Vice Presidential Protective Division, United States Secret Service

October 7 Ted Williams (BA 1969, Political Science and American History, Purdue; JD 1974, University of Tulsa School of Law), President, Williams, Venker, & Sanders

October 14 Kathy Calvin (BS 1971, Speech Pathology/Audiology), Chief Executive Officer, United Nations Foundation

October 21 Mary Tennyson (BA 1968, French, Purdue; MBA 1979, University of Southern California), Chief Executive Officer and Founder StashAll

October 28 Maureen Pan (BA 1985, Sociology, Purdue; MA 1998, Public Policy, University of Michigan), Chief, Budget Formulation, U.S. Marshals Service

November 4 Jacqueline Hills (BA 2007, Brian Lamb School of Communication, Purdue; M. Ed 2009, Sports Administration, Bowling Green State University), Senior Assistant Director of Enrollment Management Communications, Purdue

November 11 Ted Priebe (BA 1968, Speech), Chairman of the Advisory Board and Senior Consultant, Farmer, Lumpe, + McClelland (FLM) Advertising Agency

November 18 Brian Chapman (BA 1992, Industrial Design), Head, Design and Development, Hasbro toy Group

December 2 Jennifer Ping (BA 1995, History), Principal, Bose Public Affairs Group, LLC; Principal, Bose Government Strategies, LLC

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Spring 2011

 

January 21-Cindy Kuhn (BA 1981, Communication), Vice President of Marketing, ComPsych Corp.

February 4-George Fitzpatrick (BA 1976, Political Science), Attorney/Partner, Swanson, Martin & Bell

February 11- CLA Alumni Panel

Paul Brockman (BA 1976, MA 1978, History), Director of Manuscripts and Visual Collections,
Indiana Historical Society
Ismael (Izzy) De Jesus (BA 2001, Communication), Corporate Safety Administrator,
BMW Constructors, Inc.
Marie Hernandez (BA 2002, Communication), Owner/360 Event Planning, Independent Event Planner
Rhonda Jones (BA 1988, Communication), Director of Development and Communications,
Wabash Center, Inc. 
Ryan Munden (BA 2007, Sociology, Purdue; JD 2010, Indiana University School of Law),
Associate Attorney,Reiling, Teder, and Schrier

February 18-Joseph Balitewicz (BA 1991, Political Science), Chief Operating Officer, InContext Solutions

February 25-Gretel Kulupka (BA 1982, Fine Arts, General), Owner, Gretel's Fine Gifts

March 4-Maya Rockeymoore (Ma 1996, PhD 2000, Political Science), President & CEO, Global Policy Solutions

March 11-Wally Brant (BA 1971, History), President, Indiana Oxygen Company

March 25-Donald Bain (BS 1957, Speech), Author

April 1-Terry Holt (BA 1984, Political Science), Partner, HDMK

April 8-Marjorie Randolph (BA 1966, Political Science), Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Disney Studios

April 15-Max Armstrong (BA 1975, Communication), Director of Broadcasting, Farm Progress

April 22-Laura Edwards ((BA 2001, History), Senior Director of Development, School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue 

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Fall 2010

September 3-Scott Frankenberger (MA 1979, Creative Arts), Owner/Artist, Crossroad Pottery

September 10-Maura Pierce (BA 1986, American Studies), Professional-In-Residence, Department of Communication at Purdue

September 17-Joseph Gabbert (BA 1974, Psychology), Executive Vice President, Human Resources, McAfee, Inc.

September 24-Jeff Warren (BA 1978, History), Owner/Manager, Warren Enterprise Associates

October 1-Ambassador Don Mahley (BA 1964, Philosophy), Special Negotiator for Nonproliferation, U.S. Department of State

October 8-Michael Schiferl (BA 1989, Communication), Executive Vice President/Director of Media Relations, Weber Shandwick Worldwide

October 15-Kristen Morris (BA 1986, Communication), Divisional Vice President-Federal Government Affairs, Abbott Laboratories

October 29-Thomas Jenkins (BA 1965, English), Attorney at Law, Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman andKathy Jenkins (BA 1966, Foreign Languages and Literatures), Attorney at Law, J. Kathryn Jenkins

November 5-Steve Monroe (BA 1973, Communication), Business Editor, The Gazette

November 12-Julian Phillips (BA 1977, Communication), Media Consultant U.S. Congressman Edolphus "Ed" Towns and Political Analyst, Phillips Communications

November 19-Alumni Panel
Dr. Barbara Dixon (MA 1985, PhD 1992, English), Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts at Purdue
Laura Edwards (BA 2001, History), Director of Development, Purdue University
Ryan Munden (BA 2007, Sociology), Associate Attorney, Reiling, Teder and Schrier
Gina Quattrocchi Loggins (BA 1998, Communication), Anchor, WLFI-TV 18 News

December 3-Joann Wade (BA 1979, Communication), President/CEO, Lafayette-West Lafayette convention and Visitors Bureau

December 10-John Phelan (BA 1964, History), Executive Director (Retired), Hermes Energy Associates

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Spring 2010

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January 22-Tom Kelly (BA 1991, Communication), Creative Director/Copywriter, Brand Content

January 29-Vanessa Castagna (BS 1971, Psychology) Executive Chairwoman (Former)Mervyn's, Board of Directors of Levi Strauss & Co., Carter's Inc., and SpeedFC Inc.

February 5-Ralph Taylor (BS 1969, Health & Kinesiology), International Advisor, African Community International

February 19-Jay Fehnel (BS 1984, Communication; MBA 1992, Northwestern University-Kellogg School of Management), Vice President, Entertainment Products, Tribune Media Services (TMS)

February 26-Wally Brant (BA 1971, History), President, Indiana Oxygen Company

March 5-Ambassador Capricia Marshall (BA 1986, Political Science), Chief of Protocol, Department of State

March 12-Ana Pinto-Alexander (BA 1986, Interior Design), President/Owner, Maregatti Interiors

March 26-Steve Jackson (BA 1973, History), Partner, Baker & Daniels LLP

April 2-Melissa (Missy) Lewis (BA 1999; MS 2003, Health & Kinesiology), Director of Membership and External Affairs, Indiana Academy of Family Physicians

April 9-Hugh Totten (BA 1980, Political Science), Attorney/Partner, Valorem Law Group

April 16-Ken Armstrong (BA 1985, Political Science), Investigative Reporter, "Seattle Times"   

April 30-Carolyn Curiel (BA 1976, Communication; HDR 2008, Liberal Arts), Clinical Professor of Communication, Purdue  

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Fall 2009 

 

September 4- Andrew Maner ( BA 1991, Communication), Chief Executive Officer, National Interest Security Co., LLC
                " My advice is to have breadth"

September 11-Dr. Brian Lamb ( BA 1963, Speech; HDR 1986, College of Liberal Arts ), CE)/Chairman, C-Span
              "Live your passion, not someone else's"
 
September 18-Dr. Paul Krivonos (PhD 1975, Organizational Communication), Professor Emeritus, California State University, Northridge
                     "It's good to set goals, but sometimes it's good to be flexible"

September 25-Judy Brandau ( BA 1970, Spanish Education), VP, International Business Operations, Latin America, West, and Hawaii, Marriott Vacation Club
                     "It's not what you do, it's how you do it"

October 2-Anita Verheul (BA 1985, Fine Arts), Executive Vice President , William Gallagher Associates
                  "First jobs generally are not glamorous"

October 9-Earl Major ( BA 1988, Psychology; MS 1990, School of Management), Director, Human Resource Practices, Humana, Inc.
                  "You need to pick a company tht works for you"

October 16-Lalita Amos ( BA 1985, Psychology), President, Managing member and Senior coach consultant, Podcaaster, Blogger, Total Team Solutions, LLC
                       "Stop listening to people who say no"

October 23-Col. Roy Byrd (BA 1976, Political Science), Director, Marine Corps Programs, ITT Defense, Electronic & Services
                  "The most important thing that businesses have is intellectual properties"

October 30-Dr. France Cordova (BA 1967, Stanford Univeristy; PhD 1979, California Institute of Technology; HDR 1997, Loyola Marymount University), President, Purdue University
                   "Take time to immerse yourself in daily activities of the stake holders"

November 6-Matt Painter (BA 1994, Sociology) Head Basketball Coach, Purdue University
                   " You have to take a bad job"

November 13-Dale Pupillo (BA 1976, Political Science), Special Agent, U.S. Secret Service
                     "You don't have to be totally prepared for a job, but you can be interested"

Novermber 20-Steve Laughlin ( BA 1987, Communication; MS 1992, School of Management), Vice President, IBM
                       " You have to keep yourself on a steep personal learning curve"

December 4-Cindy Fornelli (BA 1985, Political Science), Executive Director, Center for Audit Quality
                    "Compete with yourself, not your peers"

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Spring 2009

 

January 30-Matt Smith (MA, 1992, PhD, 1997, English), Director of General Education, University of St. Francis.
                  "Life is not a major....but, rather, a habit of mind"

February 6-Sara Howe (BA, 1997, MS, 1999, Health and Kinesiology), CEO, Illinois Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Association (IADDA).
               "What you are doing today may not be what you are doing tomorrow"

February 20-Ted McDougal (BA,1977, Communication), Senior VP, Ketchum Public Relations
                  "Take advantage of every resource available to you"

February 20-Jeff Bodzewski (BA, 1998, Communication), Account Director, Zocalo Group
                 "Every contact you make is an opportunity"

February 27-Heath Abram Davis (BA, 2006, Political Science), Pre-K teacher, Little Green Tree House, also enrolled in the masters program at UIC.
                 "The (internship) experience is more valuable than money"

March 6-Karen Korellis Reuther (BA, 1979, Industrial Design, AAS, 1977, Computer Graphics), Global Creative Director, Nike, Inc. 
            "Have passion and enthusiasm for whatever you do"

March 13-Kathy Tighe (BA, 1976, Political Science), Deputy Inspector, US Department of Agriculture.
              "Do network, but do so thoughtfully"

March 27-Katie Lineweaver (BA,2001, Political Science), Director of Life Sciences and Community Relations, Indianapolis Economic Development, Inc. 
              "As a liberal arts student, you have skills that you probably don't even know about"

April 3-Caitlin Tiller-McCready (BA, 2007, Fine Arts, General), Graphic Design Specialist, Indiana University, Residential Programs and Services.

April 10-Brad Dancer (BA, 1995, Communication), Senior Vice President for Research and Digital Media, National Geographic Channel.
         "Sometimes you are going to have to take risks"

April 17-Catherine (Kay) Pierce (MA, 1964, History; HDR, 2005) Director, United Nations Population Fund (Retired), Professor, New York University.
          "The only constant in all of our lives is change"

April 24-Thomas John (BA, 1991, Political Science), Partner, Ice Miller.
           "True leaders say 'what a great job the team did'"

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                   Fall 2008

August 29 - Class Introduction by John J. Contreni, Justin S. Morrill Dean of Liberal Arts

September 5 - Emily Smirga (BA, 2003, Communication), Media Director, Haan Marketing and Communications.
     "A copywriter with writer's block is an out of work copywriter."

September 12 - Ron Carpinella (BA,1991, History), Team Leader (VP) ID Management .    
      "Follow your passion."

September 19 - Joann DiGennaro (BA, 1965, Communication; MS, 1976, University of Maryland; 1978, Oxford University Law Program; JD, 1979, George Mason University) 
President, Center for Excellance in Education
     "It's all about the message."

September 26 - Amy Neubert (BA, 1999, English), Communications and Marketing Specialist, University News Service at Purdue University.
      "Sound byte yourself."

October 3 - Donald Bain (BS, 1957, HSSE), Author
     "Say no to nothing, try everything."


October 10 - Kim Koeller (BA, 1978, FLL), President/CEO, Allergy Free Passport
     "Do you want to be a specialist or a generalist?"

October 17 - Leon Schweir (BA, 1974, History), Executive Producer/Vice President of Production, Big Ten Network
     "Think intuitively, think creativly, everything is not blank and white."

October 24 - Members of the Dean's Advisory Council

 Jay Fehnel (BA, 1984, Communication) VP, Entertainment Products
      " Work for good people."
Andy Maner (BA, 1991, Communication), CEO, National Interest Security Co., LLC
       "Get out of the group think."
Sheri Rahdert (BA, 1990, English), 
       "The ability to communicate is vital."
Barbara Frye (BA, 1972, HSSE), VP, Frank N. Magid Associates
       "You cannot wait until someone comes to you."
Chuck Jones ( BA, 1981, Interior Design), Corporate VP, Global Product Design, Whirlpool Corp.
       "Take ownership of your opportunities."
Carolyn Wurm ( BS, 1961, HSSE), Director of Psychology Program, HSC Pediatric Center
       "Maintain an ethical base."

October 31 - Bart Peterson (BA, 1980, Political Science), Senior VP, Corporate Affairs & Communication, Eli Lilly and Company.
     "My point is…you can change the world through public service."

November 7 -Wally Brant (BA, 1971, History), President, Indiana Oxygen Company, Inc.
                    "With a degree in liberal arts and a vast array of classes and information, you are 
                     building stock in yourself for your career."  

November 14 - Matt Booty ( BSCEE, 1988, Electrical and Computer Engineering; MFA, 1992, Theatre); Interim CEO and President, Midway Amusement Games LLC
                   "What is one thing that you are better at than others?"

November 21 - Rusty Rueff (BA, 1984, Communication; MS, 1986, Education/Counseling), former  CEO SNOCAP,Inc.
                           "You have a brand and you are a brand."

November 28 - No Class (Thanksgiving Break)

December 5 - Vanita Banks (BA, 1977, Political Science), Counsel, Corporate Law, The Allstate Corporation
                     "Never underestimate the value of your liberal arts education."

December 12 - Steve Godeke (BA, 1984, FLL; BS, 1984, MGMT), Consultant, Godeke Consulting
                      "Networking is like a sport…you have to practice and the more you do it, the 
                        better you get."

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