By: Jim Bennett

The school of Physical Education and Tourism Management has added three new faculty members beginning the fall semester. Yao-Yi Fu, Suosheng (Samson) Wang, and Susie Benko have joined the Department of Tourism, Conventions and Event Management.

Fu earned her doctoral degree from Penn State University. She comes to us from the Department of Recreation and Parks Management at California State University at Chico. Fu will teach Tourism and Hospitality Marketing. (TCEM 231) and The Tourism System (TCEM 272).

Wang completed his doctoral degree at, and was teaching in, the School of Hotel and Restaurant Administration at Oklahoma State University. He will teach Travel Management (TCEM 119) and Global Tourism Geography (TCEM 372).

In addition to being an independent meeting planner, Benko has been and Associate Faculty Member in the TCEM Department for the past six years. She will teach Introduction to Convention/Meeting Management (TCEM 171), Mechanics of Meeting Planning (TCEM 271) both “live” and on the web, and Special Event Management (TCEM 310) both “live” and on the web.

The school is pleased to welcome all three of it’s newest faculty members and wishes them success in their teaching and research endeavors.

Changing of the Guard
By Jim Bennett

The Department of Tourism, Conventions and Event Management wishes to formally announce two major changes within the department. Dr. Brothers has stepped down from her role as Department Chairman, a position in which she has served since 1987. This was a planned move as Dr. Brothers will be on sabbatical leave from the university during the fall semester. She will be working in various tourism venues throughout the city during the sabbatical, and will resume a full-time teaching career in January 2004.

The School wishes to thank Dr. Brothers for her sixteen years of service as Program Chairman. Her dedication and tireless efforts have resulted in significant growth and recognition for the department.

Dr. Sotiris Avgoustis has been named TCEM Program Chairman beginning July 1, 2003. He has taught in the TCEM Department for the past twelve years, and brings much vision and enthusiasm to his new position. The school also wishes Dr. Avgoustis well and he assumes his new responsibilities.

Golfing “FORE” Students
By Marcia Schaefer

FORE!! This could be heard on June 25, 2003 as golfers enjoyed the day while supporting “The Leo and Mary Durbin Family Scholarship” to benefit students majoring in Tourism, Conventions and Event Management at IUPUI. This was the first of what is planned to be an annual event at the Hanging Tree Golf Course located in Westfield. Tee-off was at 8:30a.m. Guests had the opportunity to meet members of the Durbin Family, participate in raffles, and meet students and faculty from the TCEM Dept. Prizes were given to the top three finishing teams. The day was a success thanks to the many local sponsors, the planning committee and the support of the faculty and TCEM student volunteers. Over $5,000 was raised in support of the scholarship.

Who were Leo and Mary Durbin? As newlyweds with no prior hotel experience, but with adventure in their hearts, they bought the 85-year old Lollis Hotel located in Rushville in 1926. They patched the roof, changed the drapes and the sign out front and the “Durbin Hotel” was born. Leo, Mary and their seven children operated the hotel like a family-style bed and breakfast for 53 years. The couple had four sons who followed in their footsteps. James retired as president of the hotel division of the Marriott Corp. and has operated his own hotel business, Durbin Cos.; Don operated the Indianapolis Marriot East and was its general manage until retiring in 1990 (he passed away in 1997); Dave retired as associate manager of the Indianapolis Marriott East; and Bob is retired executive vice president and director of worldwide operations for the Sheraton Corp. He returned to Indianapolis in 1990 and was general manager of the Marriott East for nine years. With a history deep in the hotel industry, it is only natural that this family would establish and help support a scholarship fund. In their parent's name they encourage and help future entrepreneurs of the industry.

Congratulations May Graduates.

Bachelor of Science in Physical Education
Indiana University Degrees

Kevan Nathanael Behlmer
Pete Earl Bitting
Rob Michael Bowman
Tamara E. Brown
Jessica Renae Davis
Jessica Marie Edwards
Jason Martin Fransted
Kenneth Eric Fritz
Jennifer L. Freye
Megan Jo Fultz
Christopher Marrs Gearlds
Hubert Gorecki
Lucy Nicole Harris
Michael Curtis Hart
Michael Wasley Hayden Jr.
Emily Dianne Jessup
Shannon Marie Johnson
Briana Autumn Law
Michael Anthony Montgomery
Denise L. Newlin
Theresa Ann Nieubuurt
Daniel Joseph Olson
Brian Allen Pachciarz
James Alan Porter
Jennifer Leigh Ryan
Jennifer T. R. Smith
Sarah Tinsley
Jamie N. Todd
Nicholas John Tranbarger
Shannon D. Ward

Bachelor of Science in Tourism, Conventions, and Event Management Indiana University Degrees

Gina Marie Beasley
Casey Adam Cameron
Erin Anne Cassidy
Robin Elizabeth Chaplick
Angela Marie Cusic
Kimberly Rae Friedersdorf
Jamie Lea Griffin
Angela Dawn Kappel
Tanya Lee Kirchner
Bonnie Marie Krug
Alison Ann Magnuson
Jennifer Rebecca Massinon
Christine Y. Pittman
Pawitri Price
Luke David Roseboom
Deborah Due Slater
Michele Lee Stolz

School of Consumer and Family Sciences
Purdue University Degrees

Associate of Science

Emily Jean Gilmore
Jill E. Shively