By: Ed Schilling

   IUPUI Associate Karate Instructor Lowell Johnson and his wife Peggy won The Peoples Choice Award at the 7th Annual “Some Like it Hot” State Chili Cookoff on Sunday, September 20, 1997. The Cookoff is a fundraiser that is held in conjunction with The Western Festival at the Eiteljorg Museum.

   When asked about the Cookoff, Mr. Johnson, said; “My wife and I just compete for the fun of it and because we meet a lot of nice people here. This is our fifth year of competition and it’s something we look forward to every year. We didn’t place the first two years that we competed but in 1995 we won The Peoples Choice Award as well as taking fifth in the ‘Hoosier Hots’ division and in 1996 we took third in The Peoples Choice competition. This year there was a record attendance of 5200 as well as a record number of teams cooking (77) and we are very proud that the crowd liked our chili enough to vote us The Peoples Choice for 1997.”

   Mr. Johnson has been a part time instructor of Karate and Self-Defense at IUPUI since 1982. He is also full time Karate Instructor for Adamson Karate Studios. His wife Peggy is a nurse at St. Vincent’s Hospital and specializes in Cardiac Care.

   Lowell and Peggy will be one of approximately thirty teams cooking for The United Way Chili for Charity to be held on Tuesday, October 14, 1997 in room LY 115. We hope you will stop by and try their award winning chili and help out the United Way at the same time.

Time for Physical Education Majors in Teacher Ed. To Get Into the GAME.
By: Ed Schilling

   One of the pleasures of our program in the teacher track of the School of Physical Education is the placement of our graduates in teaching positions. This is one of our biggest successes. Over the years, including the past several, most of our graduates interested in teaching positions got them or are on track to have one in the next school year.

   There are several reasons for our wonderful success. First, we feel our school’s tradition and outstanding reputation precedes our graduates to the interview. Second, we and the students, network very hard. By keeping strong contacts with area educators, Dean Kellum and Mr. Schilling have direct lines on many jobs.

    One of our drawbacks in the past year has been the need for future teachers to have the health certification as well as the physical education certification. That is why this campaign has been started. It has the acronym of G.A.M.E., which stands for, “Get A Minor for Employability”. The best advice we can give our teacher track people is to get as many certifications as they possibly can. That should definitely include the health certification. It may also include a second teaching area, such as English, social studies, mathematics, etc. Also, other certifications in our field are helpful. Things in this realm are: water safety certification, athletic training, driver education, and adaptive education.

   Help us help you. Get in the G.A.M.E. See you counselor for the outline of courses needed to assist your chances of getting a job after graduation.

RHIT Department Celebrates 25 Years
By: Linda Brothers

   The 25 Year Anniversary Celebration for the RHIT Department was held on Saturday, August 9 at Conner Prairie. Thirty-seven people attended to remember their classes and friends from the RHIT Department. Purdue prizes were awarded to some of the attendees to recognize areas of ‘distinction’ such as the youngest in age to finish the degree, the oldest in age to complete the degree, the student who took the longest time to complete the degree, etc. Professors Dault, Brothers, and Bennett provided an overview of the department’s growth and future, and photographs were on display to illustrate changes in the department, classes, and students. A total of $775.00 was contributed to the department’s foundation account to commemorate the 25 Year Anniversary Celebration, and everyone is looking forward to another reunion in 30 years.

T.A.P. The Travel Agent Proficiency Test

   The RHIT Department is honored to have been selected as the site for the Travel Agent Proficiency Test. To prepare students for the test, a 3 credit hour intense course on Travel Career Development will be offered summer I. See next page.

Courses Offered in Switzerland May 2 - June 2, 1998

   Three RHIT courses will be offered in Bettmeralp Switzerland in a four week summer session.

The courses are:

    Beverage Management (RHIT 491, 3 credits) This course will allow students to develop an understanding of the historic role of beverage alcohol and beverage operation in Europe.

    The Tourism System (RHIT 272, 3 credits) Travel, travel-modes, and economic impact on the destination area. Emphasis on local, regional, national, and international tourism.

   Marketing in Foodservice and Lodging Operations (RHIT 231, 3 credits) This course emphasizes development, use, and evaluation of effective merchandising, advertising, and public relations techniques in international hospitality and tourism industries.

   Students will be housed two to a room in two and/or three bedroom furnished apartments complete with cooking facilities and utensils. Students are expected to prepare their own meals with the exception of the noon meal, which is provided as part of the program.

   Ms. Karen Lieberman, coordinator from Purdue North Central, will be on campus Friday, October 24, 8:00 AM in ET 201 to discuss the program. For additional information, see Dr. Brothers.