By: Natalie Bolinger

  IUPUI lost one of its most prized possessions at the end of the fall semester when Sue Barrett, Associate Dean and Chair of the School of Physical Education opted for early retirement bringing her illustrious 30 year career at the school to an end.

   After earning both a bachelors and masters degree from Purdue University in Physical Education and Health, Dean Barrett began her career teaching at North Central High School. In January of 1969 she was hired as a part-time instructor at IUPUI. Dean Barrett’s talents were quickly realized. In 1975, she was elevated to Assistant Professor and in 1977 she became an Associate Dean and the Chair of the Physical Education Department. In 1993, Dean Barrett’s responsibilities increased when the department of Restaurant, Hotel, Institutional and Tourism Management was added to the School of Physical Education.

   According to Dean Nick Kellum, Sue Barrett was “part of the heart and soul {of IUPUI} for quite some time.” He would know. Both he and Dean Barrett began teaching at IUPUI in the same year and worked closely with each other
until Dean Barrett’s retirement.

   Dean Kellum cites three areas where Sue Barrett excelled. Under her guidance, the academic advising in the School of Physical Education has become exceptional. The faculty is readily accessible and “these aspects are very highly valued by the students and Sue was at the backbone of that.”

   As the Chair of the Physical Education Department, Dean Barrett was prominent in facilitating high standards for the department. She helped establish an institutional consciousness to maintain those standards. Currently, there is a 2.5 grade point average requirement in the department, which is higher than many other programs.

   Quite possibly, Dean Barrett’s greatest contribution was with the internship program in the School of Physical Education. All students pursuing degrees in Exercise Science and Physical Education are required to complete a full semester internship. Under the direction of Dean Barrett, students have completed internships at 66 different sites. Many of the sites are in central Indiana however; Dean Barrett was instrumental in assisting students in finding internships throughout the country. According to Dean Kellum, because of Sue Barrett, students have been able to locate internships in such states as Florida, New York, Wisconsin, and California to name a few.

   Dean Barrett has been influential in creating a better university. Students and faculty will miss her, but her contributions to IUPUI and most notably the School of Physical Education will be felt for generations to come.

Leading the Way
By: Dennis R. Ashley

   Restaurant concepts come and go as new consumer trends develop. So I ask, what makes a restaurant successful? Is it the food? Is it the service? It’s probably a combination of both.

   The development of the new Circle Centre Mall contributed to the revitalization of the city’s business district. New restaurants are popping up all over downtown because of the success of the mall. The next area that will undergo rapid development is the South Meridian street and Union Station, mainly because of the new Indiana Fieldhouse.

   Palomino Euro Bistro is one such restaurant. It’s located downtown on the corner of Illinois and Maryland. Its’ success can be attributed to the success of the Circle Centre Mall. As an employee there, I have had the opportunity to learn a great deal about what it takes to be successful. A strong knowledge of financial management is just one aspect of the business. Other important aspects include an innovative management style and excellent employee relations. All these create a winning concept.

   I have learned that if you take care of your guests by providing them with the best food and service they will continue coming back. And, the next time they decide to come back they may bring someone with them.

   Palomino is successful for several reasons: a) perfect location; b) a new concept; c) new cooking technology; and d) diverse styles of cooking that downtown Indianapolis did not have. These four reasons contributed to the development of the ideal concept that generated nearly five and half million dollars in revenue the first year of operation. The restaurant also managed to win several “Best of Indy Awards” and it was refereed to as the hottest table in Indy in a recent article in the Fortune 500 magazine.
  The restaurant’s future continues to look bright. In the months of December and January, Palomino has increased its guest count over last year’s numbers by nearly 9%.

   As downtown continues to grow, other restaurants will come, and when they do, I hope that they bring their best resources because it will be tough to keep up with such a leader.

   As a senior of the Restaurant, Hotel, Institutional, and Tourism Management program at IUPUI, I have learned a great deal of the mechanics and concepts behind what it would take to be successful as manager in the real world. My academic background has been greatly enhanced with the actual experience I received working at Palomino’s.

International Dinners

  The RHIT Advanced Food Service Management class is offering dinner on Thursday evenings with seating from 5:30 - 7:00 pm in the Hoosier Room at the Union Building, 620 Union Drive. The dinner includes soup, choice of salad, choice of entree, starch, vegetable, bread and coffee or tea. Dessert, non-alcoholic beverages and soft drinks are available at an additional charge. Price is $12.00 per person. For reservations call Pat May, 274-2599.

2/19 French Riviera
French Onion Soup
Cucumber and Goat Cheese Salad
Salad Nicoise with Vinaigrette
Cod Fillets with Sauce
Noodles with Herbs and cheese
Sauteed Potatoes
Steamed Asparagus Spears

2/26 Italian Festival
Peasant-Style Lentil Soup
Sicilian Salad
Caesar Salad
Lasagna Florentine
Chicken Parmigiana
Milano Vegetable Medley
Tuscan Rotini

3/5 Greek Mythology
Egg and Lemon Soup
Spring Green Salad
Traditional Greek Salad
Chicken with Tomato and Feta Cheese
Sauce
Greek Pork with Pita
Fried Zucchini with Garlic Yogurt
Rice Pilaf

3/12 Irish Eyes
Irish Pea Soup with Mint
Old Fashioned Salad with Shanagarry
Cream Dressing
Red Cabbage and Apple Salad
Flounder in Herb Butter
Roast Stuffed Chicken Breast
Red Potatoes
Carrots with Dill

News From the Members of the Restaurant and Hotel Society

  For the fall semester, the student members voted to use $1000.00 of their earnings to support the Boner Community Center’s Christmas Project. This community center annually gathers toys for the parents of needy children to select from in order that these children have some presents for Christmas. This year, a previous donor of toys to the center was unable to contribute, so RHS’ contribution filled a huge void for the community center’s program. RHS had the financial support of area hotels and Dean Kellum of the School of Physical Education, too. Also the students contacted Venture Department Store and received a 10% discount on purchases to help stretch the money as far as possible. The members purchased a total of seven shopping carts of toys.

FN 203 Students Make Gingerbread Houses to Help the Community

  As a service learning project FN 203: Principles of Food Selection and Preparation, students designed and constructed gingerbread houses as part of the 2nd annual Gingerbread Celebration for IUPUI. Seventeen houses were made and put on display for three days. Visitors to the display were asked to bring 2 canned goods or $1.00 donation to Wheeler Mission. Three boxes of food and $46.00 was collected for the mission. The gingerbread houses were taken to Ronald McDonald House for display.

Fifth Annual Stergiopoulos Scholarship Event

  The RHIT Department in association with the Greek Islands Restaurant is sponsoring the fifth annual scholarship fund raising event. The proceeds will be used to endow the Elias and Fofo Stergiopoulos Scholarship Fund, which will provide one or more scholarships to qualified RHIT students. The event will be held on March 29, 1998 from 2:00 - 5:00 pm at the Greek Islands Restaurant, 906 S. Meridian Street.
The menu is: Greek Salad, Gyros, Santorini Potatoes, Pasticchio, Baklava, Tea, Coffee and drink. The cost is $30.00 per person paid in advance. Please make checks payable to lU Foundation, account # 37-P013-06-5. For reservations call Pat May at 274-2599 or e-mail pmay@iupui.edu