By: Jeremy Ecenbarger

Last month, IUPUI bid farewell to two physical education staff members as they left their positions for retirement. Professor Mary Maitland Kimball and Dottie Ball, recorder/librarian for physical education, were honored for their efforts in a ceremony on February 10, in the Athenaeum room of the Rathskeller.

Due to surgery on both knees in 1999, Kimball, a native of Virginia and graduate of Butler University, said Farewell in the fall.

Kimball, a faculty member of 34 years, coordinated the dance program in the physical education department. She taught classes in the elective activity program such as ballet, jazz, tap, modern, production, and an interdisciplinary “dance in the allied arts” course. In the physical education major program, she taught elementary and secondary dance methods.

In addition Kimball, directed the IUPUI Moving Company, the campus dance troupe. The dancers performed for a variety of community groups and schools, and held an annual spring concern at the Madame Walker Theater.

According to Betty Jones, P.E.D., the department chair for physical education, Kimball was an “excellent teacher, dedicated committee member/chair, and a caring and able academic advisor.”

Her work did not go unrecognized. Kimball earned recognition at many levels. Her awards included the IUPUI Faculty Colloquium for Excellence in Teaching (FACET); National Honor Award for American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; K-12 -national, the model for writing and updating dance education programs; and the IUPUI Teaching Excellence Recognition Award (TERA). In March, she will be awarded the Heritage Award, the National Dance Association’s highest award.

Though she plans to continue working on national standards for dance and the arts, Kimball wants to spend more time concentrating on being a grandparent and wife. She plans to enjoy a new home with her husband, Dave, on the South Carolina coast.

After 14 years on campus, Ball will also be heading for retirement.

“Ball was an outstanding employee,” said P. Nicholas Kellum, Dean of the School of Physical Education. “She was a total team player” According to Kellum, Ball was notorious for her organization ever since she began her position as recorder in February 1986.

Upon obtaining her B.S. from Greenville College and her M.A. from Butler University, both in Library Science, Ball who was employed by Indianapolis Public Schools as a librarian and at the American Legion Headquarters.

Ball, a Bedford, IN., native, was also active in her community. As a church member, she served as the church organist. She and her husband, Chuck, founded and directed for several years the Tough Love program – a program which helps parents deal with difficult children. Indianapolis Mayor Stephen Goldsmith recognized them For their community outreach work.

Upon retirement, Ball plans to travel a great deal, including a trip to Hawaii in May, and enjoying her new condo in Plainfield, IN.

American Hotel Foundation Honor Given to Amy Field

Amy Field, a junior in Tourism, Conventions, and Event Management was selected by the department acuIty to participate in the AH & MA Convention and Leadership Forum in Phoenix ~pril 12-14. The AHF selects 10 universities each year to designate an outstanding student. In addition to IUPUI, participating campuses are Texas Tech, University of Houston, University of San Francisco, University of Nisconsin-Stout, Washington State, California State Polytechnic-Pomona, Metropolitan State College, Northern Arizona and Oklahoma State. The conference’s program includes seminars on Sales & Marketing, Crisis
Communications, Workplace Issues, Technology 2000, Extended Stay Property,
Interior Design/Architecture, and Bed & Breakfasts.

TCEM Majors Present at Midwest CHRIE Conference

Tom Waltman, Michelle Stolz, Shawn Bradford, Lori Gamble and presented with Dr. Avgoustis in a session titled, “Developing a Tourism Program”. The students shared their opinions on the structure and content of the new courses recently developed for the Tourism, Conventions and Event Management degree program. The conference had 250 regional hospitality educators in attendance throughout the 2 days of workshops and seminars.

Hospitality Leadership Foundation of Indiana Inc Seeks Scholarship Applicants

HLF was formed as a 501(c3) organization with the mission of establishing an endowment to provide financial assistance to students in hospitality programs in the state of Indiana. The all volunteer board members are Rick Leavitt, Loon Lake Lodge; Joyce Meyer, Indiana Beef Council; Linda Brothers, IUPUI-TCEM; Steve Hadley, Sysco Foods; Rick Maethner, DeWitt & DeWitt Accounting; Steve Koch, Steak & Shake; Craig Huse, St. Elmo Steak House; Chris Cleveland, AdVentures; Sherrill Rude, Indiana Pork Producers, and Bob Koch, Alliant Foodservice. The board has hosted two golf outings to raise scholarship funds, and has two $1500.00 awards to present to juniors or seniors majoring in hospitality management. Interested candidates may obtain an application from Linda Brothers at 274-8772. Interested industry professionals who would like to assist HLF with its endeavors should contact Rick Leavitt at 842-6250.

Open House Planned for the TCEM Department

Dean Kellum has announced July 31 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. as the date and time for an open house to showcase the new offices for TCEM faculty and staff. Alumni and area hospitality leaders will be invited.