IPFW Alumni Association eNewsletter
October 2015
IN THIS ISSUE
IPFW License Plate
Alumni Survey
The Don Difference
Random Acts for Membership
17TH Annual Mastodon Roast - Thank You
IPFW Gera Haus



 
Make your reservations!



Gera Haus is a German street food-style restaurant at the Holiday Inn at IPFW and the Coliseum that's run by seniors in the Hospitality and Tourism Management program!



The restaurant is open every Tuesday night from 5 to 10 p.m. for a limited time.

Omnibus
Lecture Series




Bill McKibben, one of America's most prominent environmental activists, will take the Omnibus lecture stage to "describe where we are scientifically and politically in the fight to end our reliance on fossil fuel," in his lecture, "The Climate Fight Reaches Its Crucial Stage."


Thursday, November 5

7:30 p.m.

Rhinehart Music Center





 Read more about McKibben and request tickets


Symphonic Wind Ensemble to Perform at Carnegie Hall



Congratulations to the Symphonic Wind Ensemble as they experience the event of a lifetime during spring break 2016! The group will represent IPFW for the first time at a performance in the world-famous Carnegie Hall in New York City as part of the New York Wind Band Festival. Learn more about the concert and how you can support our talented student musicians.



3rd Annual Halloween Howl



Wednesday, October 28

Costume Judging
at 5:45 pm
Race Begins at 6 p.m.
Outside of the Walb Student Union west entrance





This family friendly event is part of the Third Annual Fall Fest. Proceeds from the Howl will benefit the Brown Ink Society, which provides grants to students facing financial emergencies that would disrupt their educational pursuits at IPFW.



Read more, register for the event



In Memoriam



Jacob Fish, B.S. in elementary education '15, died September 30 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.


His wife, Danielle Stevenson, was injured in the crash. She is an IPFW alumna with a B.S. in Biology with Pre-Med Option '10.


Our thoughts are with our fellow forever Mastodon Jacob and his wife Danielle during her recovery.



Upcoming Events
  

Random Acts of Membership
October 28

IPFW Alumni Center


October 28

IPFW Campus



Omnibus Lecture Series with Bill McKibbin
 November 5
Rhinehart Music Center



IPFW Department of Theatre's Production of God's Ear
November 11-- 21
Williams Theatre



Doermer School of Business Meet Me at 5

December 2 
IPFW Alumni Center



IPFW Homecoming Celebration
February 20, 2016
Athletics Fieldhouse
 
IPFW License Plate

 
As of September 2015, our license plate total sales number is 410. We are so close to our goal of selling 500 IPFW specialty license plates! We are officially on probation status, so if the state minimum sale of 500 plates isn't reached by December 31, 2015, our specialty license plate will be permanently discontinued.

 

Your purchase will also automatically enter you into our

drawing for a $250 Visa Gift Card!

*see details*

Keep spreading the word!

Not only does the IPFW plate show your Mastodon pride, but it also generates $10,000 annually for student scholarships.

Already renewed this year?
No problem!
You can still transfer to an IPFW plate at any time
 
Feel the Rumble
 
Plates are available to anyone
 
Alumni: Tell Us Your Thoughts

In order to help us create quality programming and communications that meet the needs of our alumni, please take a moment to fill out this brief survey. We want to hear from you!





  
Experience The Don Difference
 
Where curiosity challenges the status quo.
Where new leaders emerge.
How remarkable innovations get their start.
 
Our campus is a place where top researchers, scholars, and creative minds meet to chart new courses.
 
Here, curiosity makes history, passion inspires awe,
and Mastodons leave big footprints. 


That's The Don Difference.


The Art (and Science) of an Industry
    
The Art (And Science) of an Industry
In this installment of The Don Difference, chair of the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management John Niser discusses his comprehensive, hands-on approach to mentoring and training hospitality and culinary students. Niser provides a second-to-none learning environment for the next generation of restaurateurs, chefs, managers, and hospitality professionals.


Look for the next installment of The Don Difference in November's eNewsletter

 
View more Don Difference videos on the Don Difference website.


 
Random Acts of Membership

 

Join Us for Early Trick or Treating 
 
Alumni Open House
TOMORROW - Wednesday, October 28

8 a.m.-- 5 p.m. 
 IPFW Alumni Center
  

Let us be your first stop before the IPFW Halloween Howl 1-Mile Walk / 2-Mile Run. Visit the event website to learn more about the Howl and to register.



IPFWAA members: get your candy fix before Halloween! Stop by the IPFW Alumni Center for some early trick or treating. We'll have candy, refreshments, and a special gift to thank you for your support and membership.
 
Not a member? Drop by anyway and say "hi"! We would love to catch up with you and show you the great benefits of becoming an IPFW Alumni Association member.
 
17th Annual Mastodon Roast





Thank you to everyone who attended our 17th Annual Mastodon Roast on Thursday, October 1!

 
We had a record number of attendees this year, and the silent auction raised more than $540 for our IPFWAA Scholarship Endowment Fund.


Pictures from the event have been uploaded to our Facebook page. Feel free to tag yourself and others!
  


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