IPFW Alumni Association NewsletterMay 2012
IN THIS ISSUE
IU Helped Shape You, Now Help Shape IU
No Time to be Humble
Turn the TinCaps Blue
Party at the River
 HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
CONGRATULATIONS!
 
.IPFW Hospitality Management Program 
added as 1 of 12 "Leading Hotel  
Schools of the World"
IU GRADS
Vote and Help Shape Indiana University!

 
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May 1 to June 30 
If you graduated with an Indiana University degree, then you have a say in how the university is run. All you need to do is vote in the annual Trustee Election.

Questions? Contact Amy Cope
THEATRE

Department of Theatre
announced 2012--13 Theatre Season, including a collaboration with Fort Wayne's Youtheatre. Read More ...
FAMILIES & CHILDREN

Thinking about adoption?
Whitington is committed to helping you through each step of the home-study process.
Read More  ...

More info, call 260-745-9431 
Purdue & IU Events
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Purdue Golf Outing 
Thursday, May 17

Deer Track - Auburn, Ind. 
Join the Purdue Club of Fort Wayne for their annual golf outing. 
More Information ...


IU Tailgate Tour

Wednesday, May 23  
Ceruti's - Fort Wayne, Ind.
Join fellow Hoosier fans to support Indiana University, learn about student-athlete success, and mingle with IU's head coaches. More Information ...
 
UPCOMING EVENTS
IPFW Commencement
Wednesday, May 9 | 7 p.m.
Allen County War
Memorial Coliseum
Open to the public, no tickets necessary
 
 Alumni Night @ TinCaps 

Thursday, June 14 | 6 p.m.

Parkview Field, Fort Wayne
260-481-6807

 

Saturday, June 23 | 9 a.m.

IPFW Main Campus

 riverfest@ipfw.edu

  

4th of July Rooftop Party

Wednesday, July 4 | 6 p.m.
 IPFW Parking Garage 2

260-481-6807

 

Ice Cream Social

A Three Rivers Festival Event

Monday, July 16 | 7 p.m.

IPFW Science Mall

260-481-6807

 

More Upcoming Events

 

This is No Time to Be Humble!
We want to show your IPFW photos, share your IPFW stories, and brag about your success, but we can't do it without you!
So, send us your photos, stories and what you've been
up to since you graduated from IPFW
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1. IPFW Soccer gives Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry the "thumbs up"! [2011]  2. 1931 graduate of IU visits IPFW at 99 years young.  3. There's never a wrong time to sport your IPFW pride! [2010]  4. IPFW's first Cross Country team. [1971]  5. Alumni, students, faculty, and staff turned out for "I Like Mike Week," a celebration of Chancellor Wartell's achievements. [2012] 
 
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Call us at 260-481-6807     |     Email us at alumni@ipfw.edu 
Snail Mail us at 2101 East Coliseum Boulevard; Fort Wayne, IN 46805 

Join the Stampede & Turn the TinCaps Blue
Alumni Night @ the Fort Wayne TinCaps         Thursday, June 14  |  6 p.m.
Fort Wayne - Parkview Field
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Join fellow alumni as we cheer on the Fort Wayne TinCaps. Enjoy a
picnic dinner at the Parkview Field Appleseed Picnic Terrace Area (located on the first base side of the ballpark), an IPFW alumni gift, Thirsty Thursday benefits ($1 domestic, $2 import, $2 mixed drinks) and post-game fireworks. More Information ...
 
Ticket Information: $15 - Adults  |  $10 - Children (7 and under)



Questions? Contact:

Alumni Relations  |  alumni@ipfw.edu  |  260-481-6807

 

Celebrating Our Rivers----A One-Day Festival
IPFW RiverFest
Saturday, June 23  |  9 a.m. to midnight
IPFW - Main Campus, Banks of the St. Joe
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RiverRun/Walk -- 4k morning trek through campus designed for competitive runners or families.
ArtFest -- Region's finest artists and craftspeople representing everything from sculpture and glass to jewelry and more.
Beachfest -- NEW for 2012! Wakeboarding, scuba, and more.
FamilyFest -- Hands-on games and activities for kids of all ages.
FoodFest -- Concessions throughout the day with adult beverages and food in the evening.
WaterFest -- Get on the river (and maybe in it ... it's ok) with boating events. NEW this year: sprint racing!
MusicFest -- Pump up the volume
with Fort Wayne's best and most entertaining bands! 

FireFest
-- Lanterns, luminaries, cauldrons and more light up the St. Joe River at 10 p.m. followed by an amazing fireworks show, as pictured above.



From Backpack to Briefcase----Webinar

Mastodon Career Calls----Free Webinar  

Thursday, May 17  |  Noon to 1 p.m.

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Perfect for those who have just graduated or will be graduating soon! Get insight on the differences between being a student and becoming an employee: how to maintain a job, how to connect with with your community, and more. More information ...        


Presenters:

Jessica Butler, assistant director, IPFW Alumni Relations

Ashley McArdle, assistant director, IPFW Career Services  

 

Questions? Contact:
Ashley McArdle   |   mcardlea@ipfw.edu   |   260-481-6591   

 

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