Two budget-related forums will be presented by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Financial and Administrative Affairs. Those requested to participate, if available, are the vice chancellors and their direct reports, deans, associate deans, chairs, faculty leadership, and the campus budget committee. All faculty and business mangers are welcome to attend and listen to the discussion.

• Accounting for the Division of Continuing Studies Credit and Non-credit Revenues: Friday, February 28, noon-1:30 p.m., Kettler Hall, Room G46.
• Is IPFW, Academically and Administratively, Meeting Its Mission?: Friday, April (TBD)

The Featured Faculty Lecture Series continues Wednesday, March 5, when Jeff Casazza, associate professor of theatre, presents "A Return to Childhood: How We Speak and Why We Lose Our Voices." The lecture will be in the Helmke Library Learning Commons from noon to 1 p.m.

      Today's lecture (February 26) features George Mourad, professor of biology, "Bridging the Gap between Basic Plant Research and Applied Agriculture." Featured Faculty website 

Each year the Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Council (APSAC) honors an employee who has demonstrated excellence in job performance, excellence in service, and/or outstanding contributions to the university. If you know of a colleague who is worthy of the Administrative Excellence Award, please submit a nomination form by Friday, March 28. 

      The nomination process and nomination form can be found at the APSAC website. The award recipient will be announced at the Employee Recognition Luncheon Wednesday, April 23. Nomination form 

One of the most effective ways of reaching prospective and current students, alumni, and the community at large is through the local media. The Media Training Guide [PDF] was created as a reference tool for faculty and staff to use when preparing for interview opportunities and also to help make them more comfortable and confident during the interview.

      Should you have specific questions related to media relations, please contact Nicole Wilkins, chief communications officer, at 481-4174 or wilknn01@ipfw.edu. Download the Media Training Guide [PDF]

Over 32 community agencies and nonprofits have already signed up for The BIG Event Saturday, March 29. Last year over 800 volunteers from the university donated their time and services to local agencies in the northeast Indiana community.   

      This year The BIG Event is looking at a goal of 1,000 volunteers. Donate your time and talent and register today! 

Alternative Spring Break: Urban Plunge will take place March 10-14 in Fort Wayne. Coordinated by United Way of Allen County, participating students will spend the week working at nearly a dozen of our local nonprofits.  

      The Urban Plunge project is the recipient of a $1,000 grant from Indiana Campus Compact, with an additional $1,000 awarded for an inter-campus collaboration. Only a few slots remain. Applications can be found at the United Way website and are due by Friday, February 28. For more information, contact Debra Barrick at barrickd@ipfw.edu. 

Learn to embrace all of the great things about yourself at IPFW's upcoming event "You're Awesome ... Accept It," Tuesday, March 4, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Walb Union Ballroom. Attendees at the free event will learn how our body image affects us.
      This event is sponsored by the IPFW Center for Healthy LIving: Campus Clinic and Wellness Programs; IPFW Peer Educators; Reidenbach Nutrition LLC; L.Smith Counseling LLC; Farrington Specialty Counseling Inc; and Parkview LIVE. For more information, contact Judy Tillapaugh at tillapau@ipfw.edu. View flier [PDF] 

• Women's Basketball vs. Western Illinois, Thursday, February 27, 7 p.m. 
• Men's Volleyball vs. Mount Olive, Friday, February 28, 7 p.m.
• Women's Basketball vs. Omaha, Saturday, March 1, 2 p.m. 
• Men's Volleyball vs. Barton, Saturday, March 1, 7 p.m. 
• Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships
• Friday and Saturday, February 28 and March 1, 9:30 a.m