Jamaican national, Cregy Patterson is one of the international students that are a part of our hospitality program. He has been involved in the TCEM program for one and a half years as a full-time student.

Cregy is a participant in the American Hospitality Academy. In his spare time, he likes to go scuba diving and play cricket.

He plans to graduate from the TCEM program by the spring of 2003 and pursue a career in international tourism. Cregy chose the TCEM program because of the variety of options it explores. After graduation, he wants to earn his Masters degree in Australia, while working in international tourism.

MonyokZhong is a sophomore in the TCEM program. She originally came from China, but now lives with her family in Indianapolis. She has been in the United States for the past four years.

Monyok graduated from Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis. Then, she came to IUPUI for the TCEM program.

Along with being a full-time student, Monyok is a server at Ginzer, a Japanese style restaurant. In her spare time, she enjoys reading.

Monyok is currently looking into an internship in the hotel and lodging industry. In the future, she plans on being involved in hotel management.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go to school in another country? Did you ever think of how different things would be? The language, the surroundings, the food, the overwhelming ness just gives me Goosebumps. For some students here at IUPUI that is what they have experienced. Our country to them is foreign.

Jennifer Carey is a senior in the TCEM department. Jennifer is from the Bahamas and came to the United States to study. Jennifer searched colleges on the Internet and knew she didn’t want live on the west or east coast. She chose Indiana for its great location.

Searching the Internet, Jennifer found IUPUI’s web site, which is what finalized her decision to come to Indiana. Jennifer was first enrolled in the Kelly school of business. While taking classes she came across the TCEM department.

Now enrolled in the TCEM department she has already completed her internship and is ready for graduation. When I asked Jennifer if she was going to stay in the United States or go back to the Bahamas she replied by stating that she wants to gain more experience by working in the U.S. and at a later time she will return home to the Bahamas.

Carel Smith attended a university in Jamaica before she came to the USA. In the summer of 2000, on a cultural exchange program with the American Hospitality Academy, Carel came to Indianapolis to finish her training. She was introduced to IUPUI by a few friends, however she quickly sought out the Tourism Department and Dr. Brothers.

She has had a rough time adjusting, but she credits Pat Biddinger and Dr. Brothers for helping her through the transition. Although she’s not familiar with the city, it is much different than what she expected. Horses, cowboys, farms, and miles of cornfields were expected; she’s half right! She loves the city and finds it remote only when traveling home to be with her parents.

In her free time, Carel loves horseback riding, nature walks, and mountain biking. Although she’s not sure how long she will stay in lndy, she does hope it’s long enough to graduate.

Yun Bai moved to Indianapolis from China to continue his studies in Tourism and Hospitality Management. Initially Yun studied in Switzerland where he completed a two-year degree in hotel management. After he finishes IUPUI’s Bachelor of Science degree, he will return to China. Recently his mother and a business partner signed a management contract for a hotel located in one of China’s most famous tourism destinations and he is eager to return to China to use his knowledge and experience to help manage the hotel. Yun misses China and his family — and definitely the food.

Emiko Miura is a native of Japan. After she arrive in the US and was enrolled in classes for English as a second language, her instructor recommended a tourism major. She hopes to be a tour guide in Japan when she completes the baccalaureate degree. Emiko finds the Christmas season in the United States very interesting. The decorated houses and buildings are unusual compared to the holiday season in Japan. She misses all of her family and friends. One of her best friends recently married and Emiko was sad to not be there for the happy day.

Umut Kanbak is also a TCEM student. Umut is originally from Turkey. Umut explained that Turkey is a developing country and that life is at a Umut started working at a very young age and his first job Umut was not paid. In return for work he was given experience. His hard work paid off because before Umut got his high school diploma he had his own bar and restaurant. By the age of 21 he owned a piece of a catering company.

Umut got the idea of coming to the United States while he was studying in London. When visiting some friends who were studying at Butler University Umut heard about the TCEM department. Umut liked the idea of having both lU and PU in one school.

After graduation Umut is planning to get into postgraduate studies. He currently has a company concentrating on International Trade. He hopes to have more free time to dedicate to the business after graduation.

Indianapolis IBJ Recognizes Emerging Superstars

The Indianapolis Business Journal recently released its “40 UNDER 40” list to announce young business professionals who have achieved success prior to their 40th birthday. Numerous tourism and hospitality leaders were cited. For 2002, these individuals were: Angee Walberry, President and Manager of Gala Wines; Neal Rothermel, Principal at Virtual Meeting Strategies Inc.; Florence May, Vice President of Ad Ventures in Hospitality and Marketing; Susan Baughman, Marketing Director for 2002 World Basketball Games for Indiana Sports Corporation; Jeneane Life, Owner of the Stone Soup Inn, The Looking Glass Inn and The Villa.

Two others on the prestigious list have an important connection with the TCEM Department. Ellen Rabinowitch, Vice President at Maribeth Smith and Associates is an Associate Faculty member spring 2002 teaching TCEM 310 Special Event Management. Ellen has been a guest speaker for several tourism classes over the years and was able to work this teaching assignment into her busy schedule. Maribeth Smith and Associates is one of the city’s leading event companies having planned all of the NCAA Final Four Events. Last year, the event company planned the Lions Club International Parade.

Craig Huse, President St. Elmo Steak House was another honored leader. Craig has worked in the restaurant industry since a teenager and currently manages the city’s best known restaurant which celebrates its 100th year of business in 2002. Craig serves on the TCEM Advisory Council contributing has expertise and advice regarding the certificate and degree programs curricula.

Congratulations to all of these deserving individuals.

The Campaign for IUPUI
By: Gretchen Hueni

On September 8, 2002, IUPUI launches its first-ever comprehensive campaign with a goal of $700 million. This is the largest campaign goal in the history of public education in Indiana. The “quiet” phase of the campaign began in 1997 and thanks to the generosity of individuals, non-government organizations, and corporations, the university has raised 86% of the goal.

Within the campus-wide effort, the School of Physical Education has individual campaign priorities and goals as well. A goal of $400,000 was established and will support the school in the following ways: $280,000 will endow all current scholarships and create new scholarships, and $120,000 will support equipment needs.

If you would like to learn more about how you can participate in “The Campaign for IUPUI’ contact Development Director, Gretchen Hueni at 317-274-1484 or via email at ghueni@iupui.edu.

Dr. Stanton Selected for the 2001 IAHPERD Award

Dr. Katie Stanton was recently named the 2001 winner of the Indiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Honor Award. This award recognizes educators who have contributed in eight or more excellence criteria. Dr. Stanton’s credentials include presentations at IAHPERD conferences as well as in fourteen other states and Canada, publications in nine different professional journals, and co-investigator for a $600,000 grant for the US DOE, Project Prepare. Additionally, Dr. Stanton excels in her undergraduate and graduate teaching for the Department of Physical Education according to Dr. Betty Jones who nominated Dr. Stanton. Congratulations!

TCEM and Greek Islands Restaurant Partner for Scholarship Fund Raiser Dinner

On Sunday, April 7th at the Carmel location of Greek Islands, TCEM and the Stergiopoulos family will sponsor a scholarship fund-raiser dinner. The dinner will be $30.00 and proceeds will add to the endowed scholarship, “Elias and Fofo Stergiopoulos Restaurant Excellence”.

The endowed scholarship became possible due to the Stergiopoulos family’s fund-raising efforts in previous years. TCEM students will serve the dinner. The menu features Greek Salad, Gyros, Santorini Potatoes, Pasticchio, Baklava and beverages. Tickets can be purchased by calling
Angela Stergiopoulos at 816-0700.

This popular event is always a sell-out so be certain to purchase your tickets as soon as possible. Twenty-five dollars of the ticket price can be used as a tax deduction.