Echoes Winter 2022

SPANNING THE GLOBE

International Experiences Bring New Perspectives

Students, alumni, faculty, and staff have broadened their global perspectives through a wealth of international education experiences that have extended across the world. Focusing on their adventures were (clockwise, from top left) Colton McKay, a 2022 mechanical engineering alumnus, with an “Afternoon at Itsukushima” on Miyajima Island in Japan and London’s King Cross railroad terminal building; mechanical engineering student Lanie Lawrence showcased the rooftop views in Salzburg, Austria; Angela Hanson , a 2017 mathematics alumna, revealed the beauty of the Hidden Desert Lake within Chile’s Atacama Desert; Computer science student Lyra Lee captured the famous Gwanghwamun Square in her home country of South Korea; Engineering design major Steven Xia looked inside life within his Chinese homeland in “Yu’s Smile”; Civil engineering alum Peter Householter (2021 bachelor’s/ 2022 master’s) focused in on other Engineers Without Borders members as they danced with residents of Chaguarloma, Ecuador, during a project site visit; and chemistry student Qianrui (Patrick) Wang brought back “Snow Harbin” from Heilongjiang Province in China. More adventures are being planned in the future by the Center for Global Engagement . See information in our Cover Story section (Pages 6-13).

King Cross | London

Skies in Salzburg | Austria

Afternoon at Itsukushima | Japan

“Yu’s Smile” | China

Snow Harbin | China

Chaguarloma | Ecuador

Gwanghwamun Gate | South Korea

Hidden Desert Lake | Chile

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WE’RE NO. 1

The U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best College Guide undergraduate engineering ranking wasn’t the only lofty distinction for Rose-Hulman this year. All-time top rankings came from The Princeton Review for career services, science lab facilities, faculty accessibility, residence halls, and student support and counseling services—elements making the institute a Best Value College, with a strong return on investment.

The No. 1 designation for colleges focused on bachelor’s- and master’s-level engineering education—for the 24th consecutive year—came from U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey of college engineering deans and senior faculty across America. They were asked to rate programs at accredited undergraduate engineering programs on a scale of 1 (marginal) to 5 (distinguished). Rose-Hulman tallied a 4.6 score, tops out of 230 colleges nationwide in the category.

Rose-Hulman also once again earned No. 1 rankings nationally in two academic department categories: Mechanical engineering and electrical engineering.

“These rankings affirm what we, our alumni and corporate recruiters have long recognized—that Rose-Hulman is a special place whose innovative and entrepreneurial-minded graduates are helping solve current and future STEM challenges,” said President Robert A. Coons. “Remaining a No. 1-ranked institution takes commitment and support from many different sources. That foresight has us remaining on the cutting edge of innovation in delivering STEM education and career preparation.”

Besides reaping top honors for internships and science labs, Rose-Hulman earned top-20 rankings in The Princeton Review’s annual student surveys in the following categories:

No. 3 Best Career Services No. 3 Best Student Support and Counseling Services No. 5 Best College Residence Halls No. 6 Best Career Placement (Private Schools) No. 6 Best Run Colleges No. 12 Best Value Colleges without Aid (Private Schools) No. 20 Best Value Colleges (Private Schools)

The institute also was named a Best Value College and Best Midwestern College These were reasons why Rose-Hulman was once again chosen to be featured in the 2023 edition of The Princeton Review’s “The Best 388 Colleges” book.

Featuring direct quotes from students, Rose-Hulman’s profile begins with the statement: “Rose-Hulman... earns its ‘reputation as an excellent undergraduate engineering school’ with a combination of strong academics and ‘personal attention, small class sizes, and a family atmosphere,’ a rarity among tech schools.”

Learn more at rose-hulman.edu/rankings

Pride Points

It is amazing to me when I think about how much Rose-Hulman’s presence has grown globally.

When we set about our last strategic plan in 2013, one of our goals was for Rose-Hulman to be recognized as a global leader for the excellence of our science, engineering, and mathematics education programs.

As we move forward to build the Institute’s next long-term strategic plan set to launch as part of our

150th anniversary in 2024, we have seen the direct impact of our efforts to achieve that goal set nearly a decade ago. We have a more globally connected alumni base and an international enrollment that has expanded beyond our traditional network. In addition to our strong domestic enrollment numbers, fall 2022 brought us a first-year class of international students from a record 19 different countries ranging from China to India and Greece to Brazil. The quality of our students continues to grow as well. The academic profiles of our most recent classes are some of the strongest we have ever had.

We have more international alumni than ever before, as well as a number of domestic alumni living and working abroad. You will read more about both in the pages of this issue of Echoes.

There has also been an intentional focus to enhance the international experiences for our students with continued international exchange partnerships and new offerings, like our first-year international study abroad programs and our Global Engineering and the Social Context course (story on Pages 10-12) This past May, we graduated our first Grand Challenges Scholar, Haiden Smith. That program allows students to give their degree a global focus on one of 14 urgent challenges facing the world as identified by the National Academy of Engineering.

BY ROBERT A. COONS , PRESIDENT coons@rose-hulman.edu

All are examples of combining classroom instruction with practical application in real-world experiences. We know the value of these experiences in helping our students become better scientists, engineers,

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When we set about our last strategic plan in 2013, one of our goals was for Rose-Hulman to be recognized as a global leader for the excellence of our science, engineering, and mathematics education.”

and mathematicians equipped to solve globally complex problems and able to collaborate in diverse teams and environments – all core skills employers are seeking in today’s graduates.

Recognizing their importance, more of our students are seeking out these experiences as they look for opportunities to make a difference in the world. Our Rose-Hulman chapter of Engineers Without Borders is just one example of a group of students trying to make an impact. The club has worked on quality-of-life projects in Ghana and Ecuador and is the process of exploring its next mission.

While our progress as an institution to grow our presence globally has been measurable, there is still much for us to achieve. We welcome your help in continuing to spread the word about Rose-Hulman, wherever you may be reading this issue.

Wishing you a safe holiday season and a Happy New Year.

NEW ‘INNOVATION GROVE’ VISION BRINGS AN ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM TO CAMPUS

As we continue to identify ways to strengthen our presence globally, we also remain steadfast in our commitment to provide our students with the skills they need to thrive in our rapidly changing world by creating opportunities on campus.

To that end, plans are taking shape for the development of an entrepreneurial ecosystem we are calling “Innovation Grove.”

The space will be located on the Hulman Farm property adjacent to the main campus. With funding coming from private and anticipated federal support in tandem with a $1.5 million grant from the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI), this project could be a defining moment for Rose’s distinctive environment of engineering expertise and offer an enterprise unlike that of any other college or university.

Plans include relocating Rose-Hulman Ventures —which is currently located approximately six miles from campus— as the anchor facility of the site. The greater vision for Innovation Grove is to leverage faculty expertise, student capacity, and the more than two decades of industrial innovation experience Ventures provides to grow opportunities for students and fuel economic growth in the region. Innovation Grove will provide more opportunities for alumni to engage as well, including the integration of space for our entrepreneurial Sawmill Society network.

Our vision is that Innovation Grove will be a thriving, selfsustaining entrepreneurial center that houses advanced labs and testing facilities, a greatly expanded client base, and most importantly, more internships and opportunities for Rose-Hulman students.

“ We know the value of these experiences in helping our students become better scientists, engineers and mathematicians equipped to solve globally complex problems and able to collaborate in diverse teams and environments—all core skills employers are seeking in today’s graduates.”

Study Abroad Programs, International Students Expand World Engagement

With its founder, Chauncey Rose, being from Scottish descent, it shouldn’t be surprising that Rose-Hulman has established deep-rooted global programs and international educational relations that are showcasing the fact that much of what engineers and scientists do has global implications

And as progress brings economic development to billions of people around the world, Rose-Hulman

leaders assert that it is vital for engineers to have a truly international perspective.

That’s why the institute has reached out to welcome students from 23 international countries in the current student body (see list on Page 8), expanded study abroad with 21 countries overseas (Page 8), and increased spring and summer study courses and excursions that help teach students to be cognizant of global challenges and how to solve

Students and faculty flew Rose-Hulman’s colors proudly and celebrated a Diwali Festival of Lights on campus this fall.

International students got acclimated to life on campus and Terre Haute before starting the 2022-23 school year.

them in relation to their cultural, social, political, and geographic factors.

“Our global opportunities allow students to study, intern, volunteer, and engage the world in a myriad of ways. Our students want to get out and experience other things,” says Kathy Hammett, senior director of the Center for Global Engagement. The center’s focus is to partner with students, faculty and staff to foster a campus environment that supports and promotes international understanding and engagement.

“Students are eager to travel and explore the world as we emerge from the (COVID-19) pandemic. They are recognizing that sustainability and climate change are global issues that need to be addressed by engineers and scientists with a global perspective,” Hammett states.

Learning Abroad this Spring, Summer

That’s why English professor Mark Minster, PhD, is planning a travel abroad trip to Belgium and the Netherlands during Spring 2023 as part of an Introduction to Sustainability course in the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts (HSSA) curriculum. After learning about the fundamentals of sustainability at Rose-Hulman, students will spend their spring break visiting historic windmills and state-of-the-art wind farms, world-class solar farms, and greenhouses that cover the countryside of the two European countries. The students also will meet scientists, engineers, activists, and experts from climate and eco-power cooperatives and car-sharing initiatives.

Minster says, “Our students must become aware of some of the worldwide innovative concepts that are addressing climate change. You can learn about these

efforts on the Internet and in books, but to really absorb it, you need to see it and talk to people in the field who have been doing these things for several years.”

Also this spring, chemistry and biochemistry professors Fumie Sunahori, PhD, and Luanne Tilstra , PhD, are leading a two-week Chemistry of Food and Drinks in Japan travel course. It will offer students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in Japanese history and culture, where traditional and the latest technologies coexist.

Meanwhile, mathematics professor Wayne Tarrant , PhD, is planning a Probability in Paris travel course , spending four weeks this summer studying a variety of Parisian engineering marvels, checking out the progress of repairing the Notre-Dame cathedral, as well as visiting artwork at the world-famous Louvre Museum.

Living and Learning in Other Worlds

As the world recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, several students benefitted from spanning the globe to participate in unique study abroad programs and internships.

Mechanical engineering student Ruth Hammond had an educational adventure last winter and spring at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, a country that’s considered a global leader in sustainability. She studied courses in data science, high-performance computing (HPC), and machine learning while networking with respected researchers in sustainability and artificial intelligence as a parttime research assistant in KTH’s Center for High Performance Computing, the country’s leading provider of HPC services for academic research in Sweden.

Hammond in Stockholm, Sweden

GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

Our Worldwide Student Body

The 2022-23 student body has students from the following countries outside the U.S.:

Brazil China

Czech Republic

Dominican Republic Germany Greece India Israel Italy Japan

Kyrgyzstan Malaysia

Mexico Qatar Saudi Arabia Singapore South Korea Spain Taiwan Thailand Turkey United Arab Emirates Vietnam

Opportunities Abound in International Programs

The Center for Global Engagement provides opportunities for students to expand their horizons to encompass the entire world through study abroad and global work abroad programs with exchange and affiliated partners at international universities in the following countries:

Germany

Ulm University of Applied Sciences

Otto Von Guericke University University of Stuttgart

Esslingen University of Applied Sciences Technical University Darmstadt

Japan

Kanazawa Institute of Technology Sophia University

Tohoku University University of Aizu Ireland

University of Limerick (Civil Engineering) Spain Comillas Pontifical University Sweden

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden England Harlaxton College

China

GMEO — American Center of Chengdu Scotland

St. Andrews University New Zealand

University of Auckland Other Countries

Global E3

Then, Hammond returned for a prestigious software engineering research internship this past summer within IBM’s Future of Climate global initiative.

Other study abroad program opportunities are available at universities in China, Costa Rica, England, Germany, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Scotland, South Korea, and Spain. There are also worldwide programs organized by the International Studies Abroad and Global E3 programs .

Hammett points out that grants are available to support students with expenses associated with these international programs. Emeriti professor Cary Laxer, PhD, and his wife, Norma , have provided an endowment fund to help computer science and software engineering students, while a scholarship fund provided by 1974 chemical engineering alumnus Mike Mussallem and his wife, Linda , is encouraging students to have international study or internship experiences. The HSSA department’s Pauley Fund also supports faculty-led educational experiences.

Opening Doors to the World

As Rose-Hulman’s reputation as a leader in undergraduate STEM education has grown, so has interest among students from throughout the world to attend the institute. While retaining its strong domestic enrollment efforts, students from 18 countries outside the U.S. were also among the 2022-23 first-year incoming class, arriving from such destinations as China, India, South Korea, Japan, Brazil, and Italy.

And the Office of Enrollment Management reports an increase in applications from international students may mean even more students for the upcoming 2023-24 school year.

“We’re striving to broaden the geographical base of our recruitment efforts, domestically and internationally,”

Fun-filled activities were part of special orientation activities for first-year international students.

says Tom Bear, vice president for enrollment management. The office resumed recruitment visits to India this fall, meeting with prospective students and families in Bengaluru, Chennai, Jaipur, Mumbai, and New Delhi. Visits to other international locales may be added in the future.

Meanwhile, a group of students from Japan’s University of Aizu are planning to spend three weeks on campus this spring studying computer science and English as a second language courses. This continues a longstanding educational exchange program between the two colleges.

Rose-Hulman’s exchange partnership with Japan’s Kanazawa Institute of Technology, one of the country’s leading educational colleges, is still going strong after 30 years. n

Rose-Hulman’s expanding global exchange programs are beneficial for students, faculty, and staff members.

Ten current faculty and staff members along with another 10 emeriti professors and former educators have benefitted from the Fulbright program, the U.S. government’s flagship international exchange program. Rose-Hulman has been recognized as a top producer of Fulbright faculty scholars by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, as featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education

Our faculty scholars include:

Manda Riehl, Mathematics (2022-24): She spent a portion of this past summer collaborating with professors at Costa Rica’s Universidad Nacional in developing a Math for Computer Science course and working with students studying calculus. She will co-teach courses there in the future.

Wayne Tarrant, Mathematics (2021-22): He spent the school year engaging with faculty and students at Nairobi’s Strathmore University on inquiry-based learning, while studying how to provide banking access to the poor.

Paul Christensen, Anthropology (2021-22): He spent a portion of the school year doing fieldwork in Japan for a project on Diverging Tokyo: Poverty, Revitalization and the Shaping of a Meaningful Existence Project Narrative. This will be the basis of a book project.

David Fisher, Computer Science/Mechanical Engineering (2018-19): This 2000 mechanical engineering alumnus studied ways to close the gender gap in computer science by examining successful programs at Ireland’s University of Limerick.

Richard Onyancha, Mechanical Engineering (2014-15): As a visiting scholar, lecturer and researcher at Zambia’s Copperbelt University he worked to enhance universityindustry linkages with some of the country’s largest mining companies.

Emeriti/Former Faculty Scholars

Yosi Shibberu, Mathematics (2014-15): He returned to his birth country to teach and conduct research at Ethiopia’s Jimma University. He also facilitated international projects for Rose students as well as promote innovation and entrepreneurship between the two colleges.

Matt Boutell, Computer Science and Software Engineering (2011-12): He was a senior guest lecturer and instructor in computer science at Zambia’s Copperbelt University, teaching classes in mobile and object-oriented software development.

Rebecca Dyer, English (2007-08): She received a Fulbright Traditional Scholars Grant to lecture and complete research in Lebanon on the topics of ethics and third world literature contemporary British fiction, cultural studies, and film studies.

David Mutchler, Computer Science and Software Engineering (2008-09): He lectured on artificial intelligence and investigated research issues in machine game playing in East Africa’s University of Maritius (Reduit, Maritius).

Kathy Hammett, Center for Global Engagement (2000): She was in Japan participating in the Fulbright International Education Administrators seminar program, create connections with the societal, cultural and higher education systems of other countries.

Patricia Carlson, American Literature, Iceland; Scott Clark , Anthropology, Japan; Robert Houghtalen, Civil Engineering, Germany; Michael Kukral, Geography, Czechoslovakia; Heinz Luegenbiehl, Philosophy, India and Japan; Renat Letfullin, Physics and Optical Engineering, Uzbekistan; Michael McInerney, Physics and Optical Engineering, Philippines; Peter Parshall, Comparative Literature, Germany; William Pickett, History, Japan; Lee Waite, Biology and Biomedical Engineering, Germany; and Frank Young , Computer Science, Nigeria.

From where they stood on the edge of a hill, the Kenyan countryside sprawled around the gaggle of Rose-Hulman students and faculty. Before them, the lush green hills seemed to roll into the horizon, speckled only by the occasional rural community or a van puttering along a path.

As far as the countryside stretched before them, skyscrapers framing one of Kenya’s largest cities stretched into the clouds behind them.

The Rose-Hulman students paused, struck by the contrasts both within the Kenyan culture and compared to their own. As part of their Global Engineering and the Social Context courses (MDS 201 and 202), the students had the opportunity to travel to Kenya this past summer to extend their learning FAR beyond campus.

In the spring quarter, students completed an on-campus course created to introduce them to concepts of engineering design on an international scale. Though the course is taught by mechanical engineering faculty, the experience is open to students from any academic major.

Students applied what they had learned to a project in Kenya, working with the nonprofit Bridging the Gap Africa to create better access to footbridges for rural Kenyan communities. The project gave the students the opportunity to experience the engineering design process from start to finish.

“The course really put an emphasis on the idea that engineering is a process of problem solving more than it is anything else,” says Paul Sofineti, a mechanical engineering student. “Throughout the course, as well as our time in Kenya, 80% of the time I found myself solving problems. Only 20% of the time did I find myself brainstorming or designing new things, which is what I thought engineering originally was.”

The Problem

In rural Kenya, residents often have to wade through waist-deep water on their way to school, work, or a hospital. Bridging the Gap Africa builds footbridges to decrease these barriers. The nonprofit team installed steel micropiles to form the bridges’ foundations, a process that took two to three hours. The students were tasked with designing and producing a faster process to increase the efficiency and longevity of the bridges.

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The Context

Because of the remote location of the bridge sites, students were limited in the wattage they could generate for their solution. In addition, although there were roads to the area, any equipment needed for the project had to be carried the last few miles between the road and the construction. The students’ solution needed to fit the constraints of the local context.

The Process

“When approaching the project, we had to work backwards. We had to take what we had and make it into what we wanted. One of the biggest challenges we had while designing our project was what materials you could get and what materials we had,” remarks Braden Blackburn, a mechanical engineering major. The students were responsible for coordinating material acquisition with local vendors and for working with local engineers to prototype, test, and fabricate their solution.

The Solution

The students nicknamed their human-powered solution “The Clever Lever.” The Clever Lever’s four telescoping arms, propelled by the students at a walking pace, provided enough torque to drive the micropile into the ground in a mere 15-20 minutes.

The Experience

In addition to the real-world experience, the travel course provided students the opportunity to be immersed in Kenyan culture. Students spent several days traveling across the country, touching all aspects of the culture, including Maa language lessons and visits to Kenyan shops and markets. Local residents welcomed the students into their homes to show them how to make traditional Kenyan culinary staples. The students also toured a Limuru tea farm and participated in safari game drives, where they saw wildlife in their natural habitats.

“One of the things that surprised me the most was the sheer friendliness of everyone. It was incredible how comfortable they (Kenyan residents) could make you feel and how accommodating they could be,” says mechanical engineering major Sam Betts.

Last summer’s global engineering adventure allowed students to become immersed in Kenyan culture while developing a human-powered device that laid the foundation for a project that will resolve a longstanding community problem.

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The Rose students also had the unique opportunity to visit Kenyan high schools, universities, and workspaces to compare engineering contexts across cultures.

The Impact

The course helped build bridges that impacted the daily lives of Kenyan citizens, but also allowed members of the Rose-Hulman family to cross into a new area of personal reflection.

“International travel is often transformative,” remarks Rebecca Bercich, PhD, associate professor of mechanical engineering. “More than one student has reported that they got their first internship because of MDS 202 and the unique value that that added to their application.”

Blackburn adds, “At my (summer 2022) internship, they said, ‘Evaluate a problem. That’s going to be the project you fix.’ The first thing I did was go out and see where the bottlenecks are in this company, which is something I learned to do in Kenya.”

“I hope everyone has the experience I did in that they find people they want to be when they grow up. We saw people with the biggest hearts and the most interesting stories to tell,” says Betts.

Mechanical Engineering Department Head Richard Onyancha, PhD, states, “Having grown up in Kenya and now being at Rose-Hulman, I consider those to be my two very important worlds. Being able to bring those two worlds together in a way that is meaningful and adds value to both is something that makes my life complete.” n

Internationally Focused

It’s no longer enough for engineers, scientists and mathematicians to know their career fields, they need to have a global perspective. The institute’s Center for Global Engagement and other offices provide programs and events to help students learn more about other cultures.

An International Buddy Program allows Rose-Hulman students, faculty and staff members and a team of international and American students to be mentors and ambassadors to new international students. These students arrive a couple of days before New Student Orientation to get acclimated to the campus and community, and get help from their buddies with things like opening local bank accounts, purchasing cell phones, and other services necessary for a successful transition.

International experiences were transformative for the students traveling to Kenya this past summer.

Another course experience in Kenya is being planned May 28-June 13, 2023. For more information, contact professor Rebecca Bercich at bercich@rose-hulman.edu.

Learn more about this past summer’s course experiences at rose-hulman.edu/Kenya2022

Students and professors talk about the experiences at rose-hulman.edu/KenyaVideo

An Introduction to Chinese Pronunciation program, organized by the Center for Global Engagement, allows Chinese students to introduce Chinese language concepts and to tutor faculty and staff members on how to pronounce their names. The sessions are led by Margaret Hurdlik, director of the English as a Second Language program

Former Director of International Student Services Karen DeGrange is continuing to impact international students after establishing an endowed scholarship fund to provide extra scholarship resources for students attending Rose-Hulman from across the globe. DeGrange learned to appreciate international experiences after service in the Peace Corps.

Members of the student chapter of Engineers Without Borders have reached out to provide helping hands to communities throughout the world. These projects have included examining how to bring clean drinking water to Chaguarloma, Ecuador, and bringing improvements to communities in the Dominican Republic and Ghana.

Meanwhile, international design projects have had senior civil engineering students helping a growing community in Ghana. The Engineers for a Sustainable World organization and Global Engineering for Health course have examined international-themed projects in recent years.

When it comes to supporting life and health, few things are more important than water. That’s why a nonprofit known as Water for South Sudan uses such terms as “transformative” and “life-changing” to describe its programs and the work done by Rose-Hulman Ventures project managers and student interns.

“Clean water improves everyone’s health, especially vulnerable people,” says Lynn Malooly, executive director of Water for South Sudan, a nongovernmental organization providing the people of South Sudan with access to clean, safe water, along with improved hygiene and sanitation practices. “We install wells and we turn them over to the community. Markets, schools and clinics often follow.”

Water for South Sudan has drilled nearly 600 new wells and rehabbed more than 300. Every well can provide safe water for 500 to 1,000 people. These wells require functional pumps, and the organization was having frequent trouble with pump failure. Solutions were found once Rose-Hulman Ventures project managers and student interns started examining pumps.

“They found out there were predictable parts that broke—and pretty amazingly, they were not too expensive,” remarks Malooly. Rose-Hulman Ventures, she says, “proposed a solution to manufacture that we could then ship to South Sudan, so that a mechanic could put it on the pump before it is installed.” The goal is to greatly extend the time the well pump functions properly without failing. n

Learn more about other Rose-Hulman Ventures project solutions at rhventures.org.

Students can earn two degrees in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering’s international computer science major—one from Rose-Hulman and the other from Germany’s Ulm University of Applied Sciences. Students spend their first two years on campus before spending their third year at Ulm. The fourth year has students from Rose-Hulman and Ulm studying together in Terre Haute.

Kathy Hammett, senior director of the Center for Global Engagement, has been recognized by NAFSA: Association of International Educators with the prestigious International Education Award for distinguished service to the organization and its membership. The award honors a current NAFSA member who has shown leadership in association activities or sustained stewardship of international education.

Student interns improved the design of water pumps that were frequently failing.

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Narayanan’s Company Making EVs in India More Accessible, Affordable

Anirudh Narayanan came to Rose-Hulman from his native country of India with aspirations to use the computer engineering and engineering management skills he would learn to make a difference in his homeland.

He’s well on the way toward achieving that goal as co-founder and chief executive officer of the innovative Bharat New-Energy Company (BNC), an electric vehicle company that’s striving to improve air quality by helping India transition to electric motorcycles. The firm’s two-wheelers are leveraging cutting-edge technology and engineering to deliver high-quality products that can be used for personal transport, as well as for delivery applications.

Since their introduction in January 2022, BNC’s Challenger model vehicles have been in high demand. There are back orders for 150,000 motorcycles. The company has produced a pilot volume of bikes, and once supply-chain issues are resolved and in-house battery

manufacturing is established, vehicles should be readily available across the country by the end of 2023.

“From Day 1, our mission has been to move to sustainable mobility across all of India. People have shown immense faith in our product and in the company’s vision and we’re committed to working doubly hard to deliver these vehicles as soon as possible to our customers,” says Narayanan, who was born in Bangalore, India’s tech capital city.

And an infusion of equity investments this fall also is enhancing BNC’s plans to meet industry estimates that there could be as many as 130 million electric scooters travelling within India by 2025.

“While there are many EV motorcycle companies in India already, a vast majority of them have resorted to whitelabeling products from China, and only a handful have truly developed products in India for the Indian market. These vehicles have tended to be expensive and unaffordable for the mass market. We have a quality-built product, designed with the Indian use-case in mind, and that’s nearly 100% India-made and reasonably affordable. Those factors are resonating with our customers,” remarks Narayanan during an online interview from India.

“Without much marketing, we have seen incredible interest from our customers. I didn’t anticipate seeing this level of demand early on. We’re now focused on executing well and delivering the motorcycles to our customers.”

Leading an environment-friendly tech company in India was Narayanan’s dream when he left the country to attend Rose-Hulman in the fall of 2006. He earned a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering (2009) and a master’s degree in engineering management (2010), both with academic honors.

“I knew attending Rose-Hulman would provide me the strong engineering background that would open doors in whatever path I wanted for my future,” he says. “I took advantage of every opportunity afforded me there and am still using things from my classes in addressing every-day decisions we’re making for this company.”

The Challenger model features a 2.1 kWh swappable battery and an indigenously built hub motor. The vehicle can achieve a top speed of 46-49 mph and with two batteries could have a travel range of 120 miles. There are more than 30 patents covering technology advances in battery, telematics, and mechanical architecture.

Narayanan adds, “I knew we had a good, well-built product that could make a significant impact in improving the quality of life in a place that’s so important to me and my family.” n

Learn more about Anirudh Narayanan’s journey at rose-hulman.edu/Narayanan

“ We’re a group of engineers, thinkers and dreamers fully designing, developing and manufacturing electric vehicles in India—a dream come true.”

Anirudh Narayanan (BSCPE, 2009/MSEMGT, 2010) Co-Founder/CEO, Bharat New-Energy Company

Simplicity in design and models (with only four colors) offer a quality-built electric motorcycle that’s affordable for most Indian residents.

COMING ‘HOME’

Relive this year’s Homecoming fun at rose-hulman.edu/homecoming2022

HOMECOMING CONTINUES BUILDING SPECIAL BONDS FOR ALUMNI & STUDENTS

Career and personal obligations may keep alumna Debbie Kroll (ME, 1999) from returning to Rose-Hulman very often these days, but 2022 Homecoming festivities brought back the same emotions that welcomed her to campus as part of the college’s inaugural coeducation class. “I know that the campus has changed, with new buildings and different faculty and staff members, but driving through the tree-lined front entrance was like being ‘home’ for me. It’s still the same Rose-Hulman that I cherish, filled with lots of special memories,” says Kroll, now an electrical vehicle validation engineer with the Stellantis multinational automotive company. This is her seventh company, with nine different jobs, in the 23 years since graduation. “There’s been a lot of change in my life, but it’s nice knowing that Rose-Hulman is still the same place that I remember, with quality students and a caring faculty and staff,” she states. “The friendships that I made here have endured and are so special to me and my fellow classmates.” The same sentiment was shared by other alumni from a spectrum of more than 60 years who returned for this year’s Homecoming festivities to reminisce and get reacquainted during class reunions, the pep rally and bonfire, golf outings, academic open houses, campus tours, and cheering the Fightin’ Engineers onto a 34-point victory on the gridiron. For some, like Kroll, activities started mid-week when alumni recruited current students during the Fall Career Fair. >>>

“Rose-Hulman is ‘home’ for me and my family. I get emotional thinking about this place and the impact it had on my life,” said Floyd Yager (MA, 1989), whose son, Michael, is a junior majoring in mathematics and data science while also being a pitcher on the baseball team. “It’s still a beautiful campus with a small campus feel and people that care about you and your success. It’s great that our son is now making his own memories here.”

Building their own Homecoming memories, literally, were first-year students who continued the tradition of building the bonfire that was set ablaze beneath a spectacular fireworks display following the pep rally. >>>

“Rose-Hulman is ‘home’ for me and my family. I get emotional thinking about this place and the impact it had on my life … It’s still a beautiful campus with a small campus feel and people that care about you and your success.”

— Floyd Yager (MA, 1989)

“ There’s been a lot of change in my life, but it’s nice knowing that Rose-Hulman is still the same place that I remember … The friendships that I made here have endured and are so special to me and my fellow classmates.”

— Debbie Kroll (ME, 1999)

“Every time I’m back I meet people who I hadn’t seen in nearly 50 years, when we were roaming campus just trying to figure things out – together. And when we get back together, it’s like we’re back to those early days. There are lifelong friendships that we established here,” said Ronald Hough (CE, 1973). “There are shared experiences with lots of hard work, and some hijinks and other fun times that attach us to this place. That’s what makes alumni come back whenever possible.”

The Office of Alumni Relations  reports a record number of alumni, family members and guests attended Homecoming activities this year, with more than 1,900 being counted.

“You’re not here for four years, you’re at Rose-Hulman for life,” remarked Chris Inman (BSME, 2000/MSBE, 2002), a former residence life staff member who was recently appointed to a three-year term as an alumni Board of Trustees representative (see page 22). “Rose-Hulman opens a sea of opportunities for its students and it’s delightful to see where all our alumni go with their degrees. It’s amazing to see the contributions they’re making across the country and world.” n

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“You’re not here for four years, you’re at Rose-Hulman for life.”

— Chris Inman (BSME,

Contributing to Phil Brown Field’s spectacular scoreboard project were donor Pat Noyes (ME, 1976), Daktronics’ Spike Miller (ME, 2007) and Kimberly Miller (MA, 2006), and graphics designer Craig Pohlman (CS, 2000).

ALUMNI SCORE BIG WITH NEW BROWN FIELD SCOREBOARD

At 40½ feet long and 22½ feet high, the new scoreboard keeping track of how the Fightin’ Engineers are doing on the gridiron and track is BIG—the largest electronic display at a NCAA Division III stadium east of the Mississippi River and third largest in DIII.

And the effort that made it all possible also was a massive undertaking, involving alumni from start to finish.

A $1 million gift from 1976 mechanical engineering alumnus Pat Noyes and his wife, Cindy, covered the expenses of acquiring the scoreboard and its installation this fall at Cook Stadium’s Phil Brown Field. It’s the latest improvement to the institute’s athletic facilities, while also being used for other student activities, like outdoor movie nights.

“With such a large percentage of the Rose-Hulman student body participating in extracurricular activities, my hope is that more students will find their overall college experience to be more fulfilling and meaningful,” says Noyes, a former Rose football and baseball student-athlete who has found career success in the energy sector across Texas.

Working on the technical side to produce Daktronics’ large-format video display were alumni Kimberly and Spike Miller. Kimberly, a 2006 mathematics alumna, is a data analyst with the company, and Spike, a 2007 mechanical engineering graduate, is a production manager. Both have been Daktronics employees since 2007.

During a past Rose-Hulman Homecoming visit, Kimberly noticed a Daktronics competitors’ name on a scoreboard in the Hulbert Arena gymnasium and vowed to make sure Daktronics would produce the next video display for the institute. That wish became a reality when Noyes assisted in providing the financial support for the project and started working with Spike Miller on technical specifications for production.

“It was really fun working with Pat, learning what he wanted for Rose, and then working together to come up with options that we thought would hit the sweet spot,” remarks Spike. “I was able to look up information on other

schools Daktronics had previously provided videoboards for to make sure that Rose would get a solution that really stood out as a cut above the rest. And then working with the Daktronics sales team to make sure that Rose got the best deal possible ... It’s so amazing to see our work on display at Rose, and we are proud that we were able to help make it happen.”

Besides keeping track of the score of athletic events, the scoreboard showcases live in-game action video, displays game information and graphics, and highlights corporate and alumni sponsors. All of those displays were custom-built by 2000 computer science alumnus Craig Pohlman, who has programmed scoreboards for professional sports teams in Arizona.

“I was able to bring the new modern video board and speakers to life with special scripting to automate the pre-game intro all into one button, for which I designed graphics to go with the video,” states Pohlman, who works for Raytheon Technologies Corporation. “The key is to not just make it work, but to create an experience and feeling that ties together the new system with the Rose-Hulman community naturally and seamlessly.”

Pohlman enhanced graphic displays to feature student-athletes’ profile photos, recognizing significant plays during a game, along with various in-game graphics that replicate the game-day experience at major college intercollegiate events.

“It is more than a scoreboard. It’s a showpiece for Rose-Hulman,” says Pohlman. “Anyone can make a scoreboard that can relay the (game’s) score. But it takes a lot of care and passion from everyone involved with this project to create something so special.” (See story on Pages 47-48)

Learn more about this project on Pages 46-47.

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“This is more than a scoreboard, it’s a showpiece for Rose-Hulman.”

CRAIG POHLMAN (CS, 2000)

Rose Welcomes 600+ First-Year Students

The second consecutive strong class of first-year students with 602 students brought nearly a near-record 2,200 students to start the 2022-23 academic year. Highlights of the incoming class include:

Alumnus Marshall Goldsmith to Address ’23 Class, Receive HD with Trustee Linda White

Best-selling business book author, top-rated executive coach, and alumnus Marshall Goldsmith, PhD, (ECON/MA, 1970) will return to his alma mater to address the Class of 2023 during Commencement on May 27, 2023. He also will join trustee Linda White in receiving honorary degrees from the institute.

Goldsmith has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Business Thinkers in the world and the top-rated executive coach at the Thinkers50 ceremony in London since 2011. His book “Triggers” (2015) was a No. 1 best-seller by Wall Street Journal and New York Times and his best-selling “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There” (2007) earned the Harold Longman Award as Best Business Book of the Year.

A total of 48% of this year’s incoming class came from outside Indiana or a bordering state. A record 13 states sent at least 10 first-year students, with 35 coming from California, 21 from Texas, 18 from Virginia, and 13 each from Florida and Pennsylvania. The future looks even brighter as a record number of high school students participated in campus summer STEM awareness programs this year.

His latest best-seller, “The Earned Life,” offers pratical advice to help readers lead a more fulfilling and satisfying life. Goldsmith’s exclusive leadership coaching list features a Who’s Who of the highest level global chief executives, with a six-month waiting list for potential new clients. White is the retired president and chief executive officer of Deaconess Health System who now serves as vice president and chief administrative officer for Deaconess Henderson Hospital in Kentucky as well as vice president of the Deaconess Foundation. She formerly had roles with Deaconess as director of nursing, vice president of nursing, vice president of patient

services, and chief operating officer.

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FIELDHOUSE FILLED WITH COMPANIES SEEKING STUDENTS

Students are contemplating an abundance of work opportunities after a record 283 companies filled the Sports and Recreation Center’s fieldhouse from wall to wall during the Fall Career Fair. This was a part of a robust fall recruiting season on campus, which also included a Graduate School Fair. “RoseHulman is the MIT of the Midwest. That’s why we’re here—to get the best,” says Marathon Petroleum Talent Acquisition Specialist Brandon Moorehead. “It’s a competitive marketplace ... We’re seeing some strong students with great credentials. We know that everyone (at Rose-Hulman) is going to excel in academics. They also have the leadership, team-working, and problem-solving skills to be successful with us.”

New Academic Building Becomes Indiana’s First WELL Certified Structure

The New Academic Building became Indiana’s first building to earn full WELL Certification for design and technology that enhances the health, wellness and the human experience.

The three-story, 70,000-square-foot building earned Silver-level WELL v1 Certification from the International WELL Building Institute for meeting performance requirements regarding air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort, and mind features that impact human health and well-being.

“Earning WELL Certification showcases our commitment to implementing sustainability, health, and wellness building standards across campus,” says President Robert A. Coons

Opened for the start of the 2021-22 school year, the building has design, fabrication, and rapid prototyping areas, classrooms, state-of-theart chemistry and biochemistry laboratories, a food science research lab, and student-faculty collaborative workspaces.

Juneteenth Added as Institute Campus Holiday

In 2022, Rose-Hulman began celebrating Juneteenth as an official campus holiday. Also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, Juneteenth celebrates the date in 1865 when all enslaved African Americans in the U.S. were officially emancipated. Rose-Hulman’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion partnered with several community organizations this year to help commemorate the day.

“Our addition of Juneteenth as an official Institute holiday is just one more step in our ongoing journey toward equity and inclusion for all,” says President Robert A. Coons “While we know we still have much work to do, I continue to be proud of the strides we have made as an institution in our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, and remain confident that we can and will continue to make a positive impact in these areas.”

Coalition for College Membership Opens Student Accessibility

Rose-Hulman’s new membership in the Coalition for College initiative has added another avenue in the institute’s search for prospective students with character traits that lead to success in STEM careers. This comes at a time in which the college has experienced continued growth in applications and enrollment.

The select group of national private and public colleges is providing college access for low-income, under-resourced, and first-generation students. Member colleges meet rigorous eligibility standards for access, affordability, and student success, and have a commitment for supporting students through the college preparation and application processes.

“Membership in this coalition showcases that our admissions process is open to all students, based upon their academic ability to succeed and interest in pursuing a STEM career,” said Tom Bear, vice president for enrollment management. “This affirms our commitment to college access.”

Patrick, Inman Contributing to Board of Trustees

Successful alumni Wayne Patrick (EE, 1970) and Chris Inman have brought their expertise in management, technology, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship to the Board of Trustees. They began their contributions to the institute during the board’s fall meeting.

Patrick is chief revenue officer of AIS, an Indianapolis-based information technology consulting, strategy and security company. Inman is serving a three-year term as an alumni representative trustee.

Inman is associate director for systems and software engineering with Raytheon Technologies in Salt Lake City, Utah.

A native of Chicago, Patrick earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Rose-Hulman in 1970. He also holds an MBA from Butler University. After a tour of military service duty, Patrick started a career as an information technology, consulting, and data analytics professional, primarily in Indianapolis. He founded and led Professional Data Dimensions for 23 years (1990-2013) and became senior relationship executive with Onebridge (2013-19) after it purchased Professional Data Dimensions. Soon thereafter he became a leader with AIS, developing and implementing the company’s growth strategy and strategic planning.

Patrick has lent his experience and talents as a board member to several central Indiana organizations, including the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Indiana Chamber of Commerce, TechPoint Foundation, Eskenazi Health Foundation, Independent Colleges of Indiana, and Butler. He also has been an angel investor in several entrepreneurial enterprises throughout America.

Inman earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 2000 and a master’s degree in biomedical engineering in 2002 from Rose-Hulman. He also holds an MBA from Indiana University. His studies have led Inman to become a change leader with more than 20 years of program and engineering management expertise in the public and private sectors related to defense, intelligence, counter terrorism, and healthcare. He is currently a member of Raytheon Applied Signal Technology’s engineering leadership team that oversees the strategy and activities for over 350 engineers. He has worked for the company since May 2017.

Other experiences have had Inman serving as telehealth director for Indiana University Health in Indianapolis (2016-17), director of strategic initiatives with Hospital Sisters Health System’s central Illinois division (2014-15) and a career in government service that included being a deputy program director with the U.S. Air Force (2010-14), program director with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (2008-2010), and chief flight systems engineer and chief of operations with the Air Force (2002-08). He earned civilian honors as the Air Force’s Acquisition Staff Officer of the Year in 2012 and Air Force Materiel Command’s Junior Engineer of the Year in 2005.

Retired Faculty, Staff Provide Quality Length of Service

This summer and fall saw several veteran faculty and staff members end their impactful careers teaching and helping students and their colleagues.

Patricia Carlson, PhD, retired after 47 years as a professor of American literature and director of the PRISM program.

Staff retirees (listed by length of service) were Kevin Davidson, principal technologist, 42 years; Lynn Degler, administrative assistant in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering, 34 years; Susan Butts, manager of insurance and risk management, 25 years; Linda Price, director of business operations, 22 years; Brenda Elliott, assistant manager of the bookstore, 22 years; Lou Johnson, instrument manager for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, 19 years; Donna Norris, mail processing coordinator, 19 years; and Robert Watson, assistant director of administrative services, 17 years.

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Triangle Chapter Earns $100,000 National Award

The Rose Tech Triangle fraternity chapter earned $100,000 as this year’s recipient of the Larry and Judy Garatoni Building Better Men Program for academic success, leadership, community and campus service, philanthropy, and chapter growth. The award was presented during the fraternity’s national convention.

This competitive recognition among all chapters nationwide is helping provide seed money to support the chapter’s plans to possibly construct a new chapter house on campus.

“This award recognizes that our chapter is headed in the right direction and supports long-range plans for the chapter to get even stronger,” states 2022 chapter president Luke Dawdy Chapter members’ 3.264 cumulative grade-point average for the 2021-22 academic year was higher than the collective academic mark for all students at the college. Members also were involved in more than 30 campus organizations and five varsity athletic teams, and assisted in several campus and community service projects, including a 2022 Spring Break Praying Pelican Missions trip to a community in Belize.

Alumni Return to Provide Skills to Faculty, Staff

Four alumni returned to campus this fall to join the faculty and staff to share their passions for teaching and serving students. These alumni are:

Landon Bundy (MA, 2022) is assistant director for sports information after spending four years a student member of the institute’s sports information team. He also has been a scout and contributor for Prep Hoops Indiana, a nationwide high school basketball scouting service.

Elizabeth Melton, PhD (PH/MA, 2015) is assistant professor of physics and optical engineering and director of the Oakley Observatory. She had been an instructor of astronomical universe and elementary astronomy laboratory courses at Pennsylvania State University.

Austin Nash, PhD (BSME, 2013/MSME, 2015) is assistant professor of mechanical engineering. He had been an assistant professor at Kettering University (Michigan), where students nominated him for an outstanding teaching award.

Caleb Randolph (CHEM, 2022) is the laboratory manager for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. He was a student instrument technician in the lab while earning his degree and working part time in industry.

Wiseley Begins Addressing Consortium’s Mental Health Needs

Curtis A. Wiseley, Psy.D., has started helping address the mental health needs of students attending Rose-Hulman, DePauw University, and Saint Mary-of-theWoods College, in a MINDful College Connections consortium supported by a $8.1 million Lilly Endowment Inc. grant. Wiseley is the first executive director of the unique higher ed mental health program.

Improving student mental health services is a top priority of the three institutions, and Wiseley is utilizing his 16 years of experience as a director of mental health service operations to work within the consortium to develop its innovative model and shape the future of college student mental health service delivery.

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Triangle officers Luke Dawdy (left) and Connor Patton

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Chasing Racing Dreams

Mandy Chick Ready to Step Up NASCAR Ladder

Mandy Chick is at full throttle as a successful motorsports’ driver and in pursuit of a Rose-Hulman mechanical engineering degree.

The 21-year-old Kansas native spent most of her youth and teenage years winning races behind the steering wheel of quarter midget, dirt modified and semi-professional late model racers. Now, Chick is rubbing bumpers in the Automobile Racing Club of America’s (ARCA) Menards Series, one of the top 4 tiers of National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR). She competed in nationally televised races at Indianapolis Raceway Park and Milwaukee Mile Speedway with consistent results and lots of learning on the oval circuits.

Next year Chick is looking forward to competing in a full tour schedule, including racing at such iconic tracks as Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway, Michigan International Speedway, and Watkins Glen International.

“We have many moving pieces right now and I’m hoping to secure enough marketing partnerships to have a true shot at competing for the 2023 Menards Series championship and winning the Rookie of the Year Award,” remarks Chick. “It’s been a long time coming, with lots of hard work by so many. I’ve learned a lot along the way and now I’m ready for a new adventure in racing. You learn by racing against the best.”

And the top-tier NASCAR Cup Series may be calling in the future.

As a third-generation racer, Chick is no stranger to motorsports. At 6 years old, she jumped into a quarter midget race car and became a quick learner. Soon she was regularly winning races at nearby tracks.

In 2010, Chick was a regional and Kansas quarter midget champion and by age 13 had moved up to earn several top-10 finishes in the Asphalt Pro Late Model Series. Later she was named the NASCAR Missouri Rookie of the Year. As a high school senior, she was competing for the championship on the JEGS/Champion Racing Association’s All Stars Tour throughout the Midwest and running a few ARCA/CRA Super Series races.

Along the way, she developed an interest in the technical side of racing

“Racing is why I’m passionate about engineering. I went to [Rose-Hulman] to refocus and get a deeper appreciation for the sport,” Chick states. “I’m fascinated about all the things that go into making a competitive race car. I want to know why things are designed as they are and possibly how they could be designed better ... I went to engineering school as a career backup to racing, but now have developed bigger engineering goals.”

Chick has put her knowledge of design, mechanics, and thermodynamics into developing a variety of 3D printed low-cost, low-heat components for her and other race teams through her small business, Victory 23 Designs. She also had an internship this past summer with Toyota Material Handling in Columbus, Indiana, and is planning to have a remote design internship next summer within the automotive industry. The Rose Squared program is providing the opportunity for Chick to earn a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in engineering management within four years.

Also, as if she needed more to do, Chick is involved on campus in the Delta Delta Delta sorority and Society of Women Engineers student chapter, is a mentor encouraging area 9th grade girls to study STEM, and serves as an Office of Admissions’ tour guide for visiting prospective students.

“I like staying busy and have always been able to juggle lots of things in my life, finding that happy balance that keeps everything in perspective. It keeps things fun and interesting,” she says. “I always want to be involved in racing. It has provided me the best opportunities and most fun in my life. Thankfully, Rose-Hulman has added other aspects to what might be ahead for me.” n

Follow Chick’s racing career at www.mandychick.com

Mechanical engineering junior Mandy Chick has been successful behind the wheel of race cars at every level in motorsports. She’s now driving in NASCAR’s ARCA Menards Series.

Faculty Recognized Nationally, Regionally for STEM Leadership

Carlotta A. Berry, PhD, the Dr. Lawrence J. Giacoletto Endowed Chair for Electrical and Computer Engineering, received the Society of Women Engineers’ Distinguished Engineering Educator Award this fall for her work as a leading undergraduate robotics educator. She also was named among Indiana’s Women of Influence by the Indianapolis Business Journal.

SWE annually recognizes women educators who have made significant contributions in the fields of engineering or engineering technology. Berry was recognized at WE22, a gathering women engineers and technologists.

The Women of Influence award honored Berry for her success at Rose-Hulman while revealing the triumphs and challenges that has shaped her STEM education career.

Berry, a member of the Rose-Hulman faculty since 2006, has brought her technical expertise and interests in mobile robotics and enhanced human-robot interfaces into the classroom. She also has been an advocate for diversifying the engineering profession. She helped start two advocacy organizations, Black In Engineering and Black In Robotics, to bring awareness to systemic racism in STEM, and build community and connection among higher education allies.

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other faculty honors for this fall:

Tracy Weyand, PhD, assistant professor of mathematics, received an outstanding service award from the Association for Women in Mathematics for her commitment to building communities in which women in mathematics can thrive and feel welcome.

She helped found the institute’s student AWM chapter and helped members organize a Sonia Kovalevsky Math Day for Girls to encourage build interest in math among visiting high school girls.

Miles Canino, PhD, and Namita Shrestha, PhD, were named 2022 Engineering Unleashed Fellows for their contributions to engineering education and, in particular, the development of students with an entrepreneurial mindset. Canino, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, has re-developed a major project in his mechatronics course. Shrestha, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, is integrating multiple entrepreneurial mindset ideas into her courses. Both have been a member of the Rose-Hulman faculty since 2020.

Emma Dosmar, PhD, (BE, 2011), assistant professor of biomedical engineering, received funding Course Hero to explore integrating ungrading techniques into her first-year Matlab course and project-based learning practices into other STEM courses – in hopes of driving social change in STEM education. She has been a member of the Rose-Hulman faculty since the 2017-18 academic year.

Coons Appointed to Governor’s Workforce Cabinet

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb (HDHL, 2020) appointed President Robert A. Coons to serve a two-year term on the Governor’s Workforce Cabinet (GWC) to help strengthen Indiana’s economy by addressing current and future education and employment needs for residents and employers. The panel comprises of statewide business officials, postsecondary institution and K-12 representatives, Indiana lawmakers, and leaders from Indiana state agencies.

Coons brings a wealth of expertise in higher education, finance, and management to the GWC. He worked with Holcomb when Rose-Hulman hosted an Indiana Economic Development Corporation meeting on campus in the spring of 2019.

“I’m looking forward to working alongside Governor Holcomb, other education leaders, and business, government, and community officials from throughout Indiana to help develop the workforce necessary to meet current industry and corporate needs and attract future employers,” says Coons.

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Alumni Trio Help NASA, SpaceX Set Course for America’s Space Frontiers

In the closing scene of the “Apollo 13” movie about NASA’s aborted 1970 Moon landing mission, flight commander Jim Lovell (played by actor Tom Hanks) asks the rhetorical question about America’s space exploration horizons: “I look up at the Moon and wonder, when will we be going back and who will that be?”

Well, that achievement will once again be happening during this decade, with NASA’s three-staged Artemis space program set to return humans to the Moon and set a foundation for deep space exploration. And, just like the original Apollo program, several Rose-Hulman alumni are making considerable contributions to make it all possible (See sidebar on Page 27).

Launched this fall, Artemis I is the first uncrewed integrated test of the Orion spacecraft, the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, and the ground systems at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. It features the most powerful rocket in the world and will fly farther than any spacecraft built for humans has ever flown—demonstrating the performance of the SLS rocket and Orion, and test capabilities to orbit the Moon and return to Earth. This will set the tone for increasingly complex missions to demonstrate America’s commitment and capability to extend human existence, including the first woman and first person of color, on the Moon’s surface.

Kibbey Rockets Lunar Horizons

In the winter of 2006, as an aerospace engineer with ATK (now part of Northrop Grumman Aerospace) 2003 mechanical engineering alumnus Tim Kibbey led the analysis of a mentor’s basic “grain designs” for the concept that would use a five-segment Space

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Shuttle-derived solid rocket motor. There was no prescribed mission in mind at that time. A few months later, Kibbey was given design authority to finish the rocket’s design and by that summer the shape of the propellant tooling system was set in motion.

That motor system was the basis of the SLS Booster rocket that launched Artemis I on its maiden mission November 14, 2022.

“It doesn’t have to take 16 years to get to flight, but sometimes it does,” says Kibbey before Artemis’ launch. “This has been a long time coming and I’ve had a part in it the whole time. Therefore, I feel a bit of ownership in the rocket … I’m glad it’s finally getting to fly, and I look forward to watching our sturdy booster and the job it does for spaceflight. And at the end, this team will try to apply what we’ve done here to the next steps in exploring, both the cosmos and the physics and operation of rocket systems.”

Kibbey’s role in the Artemis and other space exploration projects have expanded as a propulsion engineer at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. He is currently helping develop future Artemis booster rockets to provide a gateway for exploration to other destinations farther from Earth, including Mars.

“I’m intrigued by all things flow, energy and motion, so there could be plenty of opportunities in Artemis to keep me interested,” remarks Kibbey, who also has contributed to NASA’s Mars Sample Return and Europa Lander projects. “I have looked for ways to keep it interesting, staying curious intentionally, and I’m grateful that the NASA culture enabled that.”

Gelfius Ready for Next Blast Off

Electrical engineering alumnus Luke Gelfius is a lead software engineer at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, supporting Artemis and other mission launch countdown operations.

He helps diagnose and correct issues that happen during a launch countdown, and handles secondary software tools and applications that assist in the launch of SpaceX and United Launch Alliance projects.

The massive Artemis project is filled with complicated software engineering issues requiring Gelfius and others to handle problems head-on.

“Software is the glue that integrates all portions of the rocket together,” says the 2019 graduate. “Every piece of technology needs to be tracked and accounted for to ensure the rocket launches successfully. Software is no different. Each script, command, display, and program needs to maintain a level of maturity and pedigree in order to establish a baseline for launching America’s largest rocket.”

Several Artemis I project launches were scrubbed by mechanical issues on multiple occasions before the successful launch. Each delay called upon Gelfius to help engineering teams review all software systems in search of continuing to improve launch processes.

“There are countless checks we need to launch,” he states. “One check is a tanking test and there are several launch abort checks. We’re required to make sure all systems are checked out

Past Space Pioneers

The following alumni made significant contributions to the Apollo, Space Shuttle, Skylab, Hubble Space Telescope, and International Space Station programs:

Abe Silverstein (ME, 1929) set the foundation for America’s manned space missions as NASA’s first director of space flight programs (from 1958 to 1969) and then led the Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. He is credited with starting the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space programs, and gained public and government support for space exploration.

Dick Osburn (MA, 1967) provided a sure and steady hand over ground navigation for 11 Apollo missions, including the Apollo 11 moon landing. He was the first controller to report a spacecraft anomaly on Apollo 13, eventually aborting the mission. He also supported Skylab and Space Shuttle missions and was head of NASA’s ground navigation section from 1980-85. He later worked on Shuttle missions until his retirement in 2003.

Don Fordyce (ME, 1956) and Richard Wegrich (ME, 1958) helped create key components for the Hubble Space Telescope, which has provided a glimpse into new astronomical horizons. Fordyce managed the program after having a successful career with Fairchild’s space systems. Wegrich directed development of the temperature control system for the project’s stellar eye piece.

James Dunlop (EE, 1952) developed the nickel-hydrogen battery that powered satellites, the Hubble Telescope, and International Space Station. His prototype battery is on display at the Smithsonian Institution.

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before attempting another launch … I’ve done more than 15 different launches. Artemis is right now the biggest launch I’ve ever supported.”

It’s the Moon and More for Smith

Computer and software technology advances have greatly enhanced modern-day space exploration, according to 2003 mechanical engineering alumnus Justin Smith. He’s the senior manager of guidance, navigation and controls (GNC) team within SpaceX’s Artemis III program.

“The amount of computing horsepower on board modern spacecraft would have been unfathomable back in the Apollo, or even Space Shuttle eras,” he says. “Similarly, the tools that engineers have available for space system design and analysis allow for high confidence in a spacecraft’s ability to satisfy mission objectives and therefore makes spaceflight more reliable and less risky than it once was.”

Smith partnered with NASA astronauts on implementing the crew capabilities he designed with his SpaceX team, and in 2020 worked in mission control at SpaceX headquarters during the first crewed spaceflight flown by a commercial provider. That crewed spaceflight experience is now helping lead the SpaceX GNC team on the development of the first commercial human landing system to deliver astronauts to the lunar surface under NASA’s Artemis III program, expected to take place in 2025 or 2026. The company also plans to conduct an uncrewed test flight to the lunar surface with its Starship HLS lander in 2024.

“Once you see someone flying in a rocket that you helped design and having the responsibility of their

lives partially lying in your hands and for them to get safely home to their families is what makes all your efforts worth it,” describes Smith, who had an instrumental role in designing key aspects of the revolutionary booster recovery technology that the company has pioneered for SpaceX’s revolutionary Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launch vehicles.

“That changed the game (in space exploration). At that point [SpaceX] became the most affordable rocket launch service in the world,” he says.

Right Time, Right Place

The NASA-SpaceX alumni trio is enthusiastic the U.S. is resuming its space exploration aspirations through the Artemis program. The last human crewed lunar landing came with the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.

“Working on Artemis has truly been a blessing,” says Gelfius. “Watching ‘Apollo 13’ as a kid inspired me to get into engineering. I know that the work we are doing today setting up the steppingstone to the moon and beyond will inspire the next generation of engineers to make that great leap.”

Smith had similar thoughts, stating “Human space exploration has long been my passion, so it’s been particularly exciting to get to play a part in the latest surge towards that goal. When the Space Shuttle was retired, it felt like I may have been quite unfortunate to pick this field as my career since it seemed like U.S. space exploration was going on hiatus. However, it was right around that same time that I joined SpaceX (2015) and the last decade has seen a true renaissance in space as an enterprise.”

Kibbey and Smith supplemented their mechanical engineering studies at Rose-Hulman with master’s degrees in aeronautics and astronautics engineering, respectively.

“I got into engineering just being curious about using math and science to solve problems,” says Kibbey. “Then as I got into it, I came to really enjoy flight and jet propulsion, intending to work on fighter jets. But then graduate school led to the rocket opportunities, and I subsequently found that was a great way to work with smoke and fire, which of course still excited the latent little boy in me.” n

Smith

Justin Smith talks about his journey from Rose-Hulman to help lead SpaceX’s space exploration projects at rose-hulman.edu/JustinSmith.

Rock ‘N’ Roll Engineer

STORY BY DALE LONG

Webster Finds Creative Outlet by Plucking to Own Musical Beat

By day Russ Webster is a mild-mannered civil engineer working on designing buildings and land development projects throughout central Indiana. However, on several weekend nights throughout the year the 2013 alumnus is bringing down the house as a high-energy, leather jacket-clad bass guitar player and singer with the Bomb Cats, an Indianapolis-based rock ‘n’ roll band.

“Performing is quite a departure from my normal engineering world—a whole different side of my personality,” he says. “People are really surprised to find that it’s me jamming out the music on stage. It takes them one, two or even possibly three takes before they recognize me. That’s the best part of it. I get to be someone else, in another time and place on stage.”

Playing music has been a favorite pastime for Webster since high school and served as a creative outlet and release from the rigors of college coursework during his time at Rose-Hulman. He joined fellow Resident Assistants in forming a band that entertained fellow students in annual spring campus concerts.

In the spring of 2014, as an Engineer-In-Training with Weihe Engineers in Indianapolis, Webster reached out to inquire if other central Indiana musicians were interested in occasionally playing original punk rock tunes for fun. Responding to the call-out were guitar and lead singer Chris Farrell, lead guitarist James Williams, and drummer Colin Nulty.

Soon the Bomb Cats group was formed and playing fast-paced tunes in small music clubs throughout central Indiana. Since then, the group has spread out to delight audiences at venues in Chicago, Cincinnati, Nashville, and Milwaukee. They performed their 50th show this fall in Louisville.

The group captures the passion and energy of rock ‘n’ roll from the 1970s and the longing of self-expression of the independent pop-rock music beloved by American youth of the 1980s. There’s one album, “Empty Bottles” (2016), and three extended-play musical arrangements, “Night After Night” (2017), “Play to the Room” (2018), and “Third Street Melody” (2022).

Webster performs lead vocals on his own songs “Anything” (2016), “Been There Before” (2017), “Beautiful Girls” (2017), “Painkillers” (2018), and “Hypocrite” (2022).

“We do it for fun,” he says. “We want to continue doing what we do and make it better ... We come away happy and tired and ready to get back to work on Monday morning.” n

>>> The Bomb Cats’ music can be listened to on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon music, and iTunes.

Civil engineer Russ Webster (CE, 2013) has continued his love of music as a bass guitar player and singer with the Bomb Cats, a rock ‘n’ roll band that specializes in performing original music.

STORY BY DALE LONG

Alumni

Catching the Next Wave

Ruehl Making Ripple Effect Supporting ‘Blue Economy’ Development

The constantly moving ocean waves bring serenity to beachgoers and coastal residents and are expanding possibilities of the world’s largest theoretical power source: wave energy.

Kelley Ruehl, a 2009 mechanical engineering alumna, is striving to put theory into practice with research and development tools that are assisting in the design and construction of wave energy converters (WECs) that work efficiently, reliably, and robustly in the ocean’s dynamic environment—and complementing solar and wind as a renewable energy resource throughout the world.

Since 2011, Ruehl has been a research engineer specializing in wave energy and hydrodynamics at the Department of Energy’s Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She leads development of the Water Power Technologies Office’s Wave Energy Converter-Simulator (WEC-Sim) that has collaborated with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to make open-source software readily available through an open data and information portal to simulate early-stage marine renewable energy designs using a robust modeling platform.

Kelley Ruehl stands next to a floating concept model of a wave energy generator before testing.

These numerical simulations allow for the refinement and optimization of floating concepts before deployment in the water for physical trials—whether in an expensive wave tank or an unpredictable ocean testing site—preparing for faster real-world deployment and product commercialization.

“We’re accelerating the development of wave energy and adding an abundant sustainable and renewable energy resource for a variety of applications throughout the world,” says Ruehl.

Great Possibilities & Opportunities

The WEC-Sim project, with its many software updates, was recognized with a R&D 100 research and development award in 2021, has been downloaded to be used throughout the world, and has contributed to several research and scholarly publications.

“The oceans are in constant motion and with the oceans making up nearly 70% of the world, there are great possibilities and opportunities with wave energy,” states Ruehl.

Protecting, understanding, and leveraging the immense power and promise of the oceans is the focus of the Water Power Technologies Office’s Powering the Blue Economy initiative. Beside harnessing the kinetic energy from waves and ocean current, the heat differential within a body of water’s thermal layers, and the difference in salt concentration within ocean waters could provide sustainable and resilient energy sources. These could support remote communities, ocean instrumentation, deep sea exploration, mining operations, and disaster relief missions, to name just a few.

Ruehl and the WEC-Sim development team are accentuating these efforts through the development, verification, validation, application, and release of the software simulation tools along with experimental testing, numerical modeling, and data analysis of other aspects of renewable energy.

“The future is happening today and we’re playing a role, whether it’s small or large, in those efforts. It’s been exciting. It has been a long time coming, but well worth the wait,” she remarks.

Eye-Opening Global Experience

Ruehl became aware of the renewable energy’s possibilities during junior-year studies at Germany’s University of Stuttgart. She noticed solar and wind energy farms covering the European countryside and began wondering why the same wasn’t happening in America. Now, nearly 15 years later, it’s happening with solar and wind emerging as energy resources supplementing the U.S. power grid and powering businesses and individual homes.

“Educationally and culturally, my time studying abroad opened the world for me. I saw that there were opportunities, especially in engineering, and that I had the skills to make a worthwhile contribution to a sustainable future,” she says.

Focusing on renewable energy, Ruehl went onto earning a master’s degree in mechanical engineering, with a focus on ocean engineering, at Oregon State University. She was a graduate student intern at Sandia National Laboratories during those studies and joined Sandia full-time in 2011. Ruehl now leads a small team that’s supporting several open-source marine renewable energy software development projects, developed in Python and MATLAB, that’s enhancing the processing, visualization and managing of data.

“We want to make these tools readily accessible to others so that they can enhance the research and development process for this new form of renewable energy. We’ve done some great work and put a lot of time and effort into these software tools. Now we’re sharing that knowledge with the world,” she says.

“It’s a great environment to be working in right now, and I expect our efforts will be even more important in the future.” n

Kelley Ruehl leads development of the Water Power Technology Office’s Wave Energy Converter-Simulator project.

FAST-PACED ALLIANCE PASSING WISDOM TO NEXT STEM GENERATION

PROCESS ALLIANCE

After nearly 30 years of service in rewarding engineering careers, Darren Thompson and Steve Ghera found themselves with a dilemma experienced by many workers in their early to mid-60s—what to do when offered an early retirement package.

In Thompson’s case, the 1983 chemical engineering alumnus wasn’t ready to quit leadership roles within Eli Lilly and Company when he and Ghera, a 1986

Process Alliance Founder/President Darren Thompson (left) and Director of Operational Excellence Steve Ghera are chemical engineering alumni and former Eli Lilly and Company retirees who are passing along their career experiences to train future engineers and scientists.

chemical engineering graduate, were offered early retirement opportunities in 2017. Both knew they had something more to contribute to engineering and science and wanted to find a better way to solve the problems that they saw in their career.

So, Thompson jumped at the opportunity to start Process Alliance, a consulting firm that is designing chemical processes, supervising construction, and solving problems in manufacturing facilities for a variety of pharmaceutical and bio-agricultural clients —becoming one of Indianapolis’ fastest-growing companies.

Thompson is the firm’s president after leading all functions of Eli Lilly’s engineering disciplines at a manufacturing site, including process, project, automation, and maintenance. He brought several fellow retirees with him, including Ghera, who is the Process Alliance’s chief operating officer and director of operational excellence.

ALUMNI PROBLEM SOLVERS

Rose-Hulman alumni make up one-fourth of the company’s growing team of more than 80 fulland part-time employees. That list includes triedand-true scientists and engineers John Gardner, a 1978 chemistry alumnus, and Tony Shaw, a 2009 engineering management master’s graduate. Meanwhile, recent graduates contributing to projects throughout the country are Marcela (Chavez) Boone, Logan Crum, and Megan Hawksworth, all 2020 chemical engineering alumni; Ethan Chupp, a 2021 chemical engineering alum; and Matthew Gehrich, a 2018 mechanical engineering graduate. And more could be on the way as the company interviewed prospective 2023 Rose-Hulman graduates this fall to join the effort.

“We’ve been there and done that, so nothing really scares us,” says Thompson, a former Eli Lilly project and program manager in pharmaceutical manufacturing. “In our four short years (since early 2018), we’ve proven that we can get things done.”

That’s why the company’s promotional tagline is “Problems Solved. Solutions Delivered. Superior Value.”

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, a client sought Process Alliance’s assistance in building a vaccine manufacturing facility to help address current and future healthcare demands. Due to the nature of the ever-spreading virus, additional capabilities and

capacity were needed to get the manufacturing line up and running. A team of six engineers with a diverse range of skills and experiences filled production leadership roles normally led by a client’s in-house staff. Production was started on schedule, without major equipment or facilities issues.

In other projects, engineers helped bring a new diabetes drug to market by providing automation and validation services, increased production and new products to an animal health plant and brought innovations to a second-generation transportation project that’s bringing COVID therapeutic medication to nursing home patients across the nation. Also, the company has assisted a client with early design of a new facility for a blockbuster new drug substance while another group helped set up several processes for another significant new drug concept. Finally, Rose-Hulman alumni have played a key role in validating the process control systems for a pharmaceutical company and are working on-site to identify potential gaps in production supply, laboratory, and production procedures.

PASSING ALONG KNOWLEDGE

Along the way, the part-time employees of 50 years or older are passing along their knowledge, on-the-job experience, and leadership skills. Process Alliance’s mission is to grow and develop the next generation of pharmaceutical engineers and scientists, and some clients hire end up hiring Process Alliance associates.

Process Alliance was named among Indianapolis Business Journal’s Fast 25 for 2022. This came the company turned its attention to life sciences manufacturing, engineering, and management consulting.

“While providing quality service to our clients, we’re preparing well-rounded engineers who, if they want to, are ready to work for big pharmaceutical companies. After all, we know what it takes to be successful in that environment,” states Ghera, who spent 31 years as a chemical engineer in manufacturing and aspects of research and development. “We look for learn-thirsty people as leaders and associates who have personality, temperament, and a willingness to go into chaos and provide stability. Each of our early-in-career consultants tackles each problem knowing they have seasoned mentors behind them willing and able to help, and we encourage them to use those resources.” n

Global Hoops Dreams

Aoki Shooting His Way to Japan Basketball League Success

Former standout Fightin’ Engineer student-athlete Ryuji Aoki is establishing a love for his Japanese heritage while using his biomechanics knowledge to find success as a record-setting international professional basketball player. How about that for a three-point play?

prove myself in the top league. I’m very motivated to do bigger things as a team and as an individual.”

STORY BY DALE LONG

•U• S •A•

Aoki, a 2020 biomedical engineering alumnus, is in his second season as a reserve point guard playing in Japan’s top professional league division, this winter contributing to the Kyoto Hannaryz team after being with the Osaka Evessa last year. This has come after his playing skills were showcased for two seasons in second- and thirddivision teams.

While playing for the minor league-level Iwate BigBulls team, Aoki set two league records by scoring 46 points and making 12 three-point field goals in a game. He scored 36 points in 17 minutes of the second half. His statistics for the game: 12-of-16 in 3-point field goals, 4-for-4 regular field goal shots, and 6-for-6 free throws.

“There are very few players that move up to the top (Japanese) league from second- or third-division teams, so I’m proud of what I have accomplished to get to where I am. However, I’m nowhere near satisfied,” Aoki says. “I want to be one of the best shooters in the league and have one of the highest 3-point shooting percentages in the league, while shooting at a high volume ... I must

At Rose-Hulman, Aoki set career school records for free throw accuracy (93.2%) while ranking sixth in school history in 3-point field goal accuracy (40.3%). Most importantly, he was a third-team Google Cloud Academic All-American after achieving a 3.91 gradepoint average. This award caught the attention of a seconddivision Japanese professional team. American collegiate players with Japanese heritage are highly coveted to help fill rosters in a sport that’s growing in popularity within the East Asian country.

Aoki was born in Japan but moved to America in the second grade, residing in a Chicago suburban neighborhood that happened to have a basketball hoop in the driveway. The sport was a way for him to make new friends and improve his English language skills. He spent significant time honing his basketball shooting skills and helped Stevenson High School capture an Illinois state division title in 2015.

“I’ve always wanted to live in my home country at some point and it aligned perfectly with the opportunity to play professionally in Japan,” he says. “I wanted to play now because I love to play the game and I couldn’t see myself doing anything else. Nothing gives me more joy and fulfillment than the game of basketball.”

His biomedical engineering skills, especially knowledge of biomechanics, have been helpful in training to prepare for the physical rigors of being a professional athlete. “I have a deeper understanding of my body and understand why I feel fatigue in certain areas of my body, and how I can address it with proper recovery, stretching, and strengthening work,” remarks Aoki.

Finally, he states, “It’s crazy to think that only three-anda-half years ago I was playing in the HCAC for RoseHulman alongside my teammates and studying late night in the library. I’m thankful for the people who gave me the opportunity to continue my basketball career in college. I’m also thankful for everyone who helped me grow as a person at Rose, from the professors to the counselors and academic advisors, and to my friends and teammates that shared the good and bad times on campus—the bad times being the long hours doing homework and studying; the good times being all the other times.” n

Athletic Hall of Fame Adds Six

Five alumni student-athletes and one key campus contributor are the latest additions to the Rose-Hulman Athletic Hall of Fame after being inducted this fall in a ceremony on campus followed by the class’s introduction at the last home football game of the season.

The Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022 features: Sutton Coleman (ME, 2012) // Men’s Track and Football // Seven-time NCAA Division III All-American in hurdles events; national runner up in 60-hurdles indoors, 2012; third place in 110 hurdles at NCAA outdoors, 2012; fourth place in 400 hurdles at NCAA outdoors, 2011; 14-time individual Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference event championships and member of seven league relay championship teams; helped Rose-Hulman win six HCAC outdoor and indoor HCAC championships; football wide receiver with 22 career receptions for 513 yards and five touchdowns Sam Danesis (CPE, 2010) // Tennis // Four-time HCAC Women’s Tennis Player of the Year, 2006-09; career school record holder for singles (74) and doubles (67) victories; Earned most total wins (141) in program history; singles record: 74-16, 82.2%; doubles record: 67-18, 78.8%; total: 141-34, 80.6%; had a perfect 46-0 singles career record in HCAC play Alisa (Dickerson) Stoops (ME, 2012) // Women’s Basketball // Second-team Capital One Academic All-American, 2012; second-team D3hoops.com all-region, 2012; first-team all-HCAC , 2011 and 2012; career school record holder with 327 assists and 471 free throws made; ranks second in RHIT history with 1,417 career points; stands third in school history in rebounds (772) and blocked shots (140); established single-season school record with 500 points, 2012 Tom Miller // Contributor, 1980-2018 // Passionate supporter of RHIT athletics through relationships with students, parents, coaches, and alumni; key element of athletic department recruiting efforts by meeting with families to tell the Rose-Hulman story; Rose’s “No. 1 fan” who traditionally attended nearly every home game and many away games; football press box spotter in four decades; offensive football coach in the 1980s Jordan (Goslee) Poda (PE, 2010) // Softball // Four-time first-team all-HCAC selection, 2007-10; HCAC Pitcher of the Year, 2008; career school record holder for pitching wins (38), strikeouts (513), and shutouts (15); threw the first perfect game in program history versus Hanover, 2009; ranks first, second and third in single-season school history in strikeouts; holds the top nine single-game strikeout efforts in school history, including school record 16; holds the career school record for doubles (34) and RBIs (75)

Clint Vatterrodt (CE, 2012) // Soccer // First NSCAA All-American in RHIT men’s soccer history, third-team in 2011; second-team Capital One Academic All-American and first-team NSCAA Scholar All-American, 2011; HCAC Offensive Player of the Year, 2011, and Freshman of the Year, 2008; first-team all-Great Lakes region, 2011, and third-team, 2010; first-team all-HCAC selection, 2009, 2010 and 2011; ranks third in school history in goals (40), first in assists (24) and third in points (104)

Ricker Promoted to Director of Alumni Relations

Charlie Ricker has been promoted to director of alumni relations by the Office of Institutional Advancement. He most recently has served in the position in an interim role and has helped alumni, families, and friends within the Office of Alumni Relations since 2018.

As director, Ricker is managing an office that serves, engages, educates, and provides support to the Institute’s more than 18,000 living alumni throughout the world.

In his past roles within Institutional Advancement, Ricker has helped organize Homecoming, Alumni Association events, and other special events. He also has been actively involved in campus life and was among several institute employees receiving the Hero Rose Award for assisting the campus with the numerous ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic during the 2020-21 school year.

Ricker previously worked in career services roles at Ball State University, Florida State University, and Indiana State University. At ISU, he earned a bachelor’s degree in legal studies and a master’s degree in student affairs and higher education. Ricker is now enrolled in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s doctoral program in global leadership.

Introducing Our Alumni Relations Staff Members . . .

Charlie Ricker Director of Alumni Relations ricker@rose-hulman.edu 812-877-8470

Kerrie James-Hunter Assistant Director of Alumni Experience james-hun@rose-hulman.edu 812-877-8382

Jared Ell Assistant Director of Institutional Advancement Communications ell@rose-hulman.edu 812-877-8780

Carrie Bose Special Events Coordinator bose@rose-hulman.edu 812-877-8445

Holly Kowalski

Administrative Assistant kowalski@rose-hulman.edu 812-877-8415

Danesis

Poda

Ricker

Athletic Director Ayanna Tweedy (left) welcomed 2022 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees attending the ceremony (from left) Sutton Coleman, Clint Vatterrodt, Alisa (Dickerson) Stoops, and Tom Miller, while (inset photos) Sam Danesis and Jordan (Goslee) Poda participated virtually.

BY PROFESSOR EMERITUS HERB BAILEY

I sincerely thank all the solvers who passed along your stories about how my father, Herb Bailey, touched your lives. (See sidebar on this page.) He enjoyed his time at Rose-Hulman because of the students that he had the privilege to teach. Developing mathematics problems that people wanted to solve brought great joy into his life. Thank you very much.

For those who didn’t have my father in class, my father would announce at a very important point during a lecture that it is “double star wake-up time.”

So, it’s “double star wake-up time,” with the following problems.

Mark Bailey, Chemical Engineering, 1976

WINTER PROBLEM 1

Professor Bailey designed a 24-question test on which he hoped to discourage guessing. When the test was graded, a student received five points for each correct answer and lost seven points for each incorrect answer. Stu took the test, answered every question, and scored 0. How many problems did he answer correctly?

WINTER PROBLEM 2

A woman with a basket of eggs finds that if she removes the eggs from the basket either two, three, four, five, or six at a time, there is always one egg left. However, if she removes the eggs seven at a time, there are no eggs left. If the basket holds up to 500 eggs, how many eggs does the woman have?

WINTER BONUS PROBLEM

The length of segment AD in the figure is equal to the length of segment DB. Find the measure of angle a.

Note: The figure is not to scale

SUMMER PROBLEM SOLUTIONS

PROBLEM 1: 1,600 pounds PROBLEM 2: 36π

BONUS PROBLEM: 15 miles/hour

Send your solution to BaileyChallenge@rose-hulman.edu or to:

Dale Long, CM 14, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 5500 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, IN 47803. Alumni should include their class year.

Congratulations to the following solvers of the spring problems:

ALUMNI: T. Jones, 1949; D. Camp, 1955; A. Sutton, 1956; C. Corbin, 1957; D. Bailey, 1959; W. Perkins, 1960; R. Checkley, 1961; L. Hartley, 1961; R. Lovell, 1963; D. Moore, 1964; S. James, 1965; R. Kevorkian, 1966; J. Lafuze, 1967; R. Dutton, 1969; S. Jordan, 1970; S. Boyce, 1971; D. Jordan, 1971; R. LaCosse, 1971; W. Pelz, 1971; S. Sample, 1971; H. Young, 1972; R. Kominiarek, 1973; T. Rathz, 1974; R. Herber, 1975; J. Turner, 1975; B. Hunt, 1976; P. Monhaut, 1978; R. Priem, 1979; J. Slupesky, 1979; J. Koechling, 1980; P. Gunn, 1981; B. Lonnberg, 1981; S. Nolan, 1981; R. Roll, 1981; M. Taylor, 1982; B. Downs, 1983; S. Hall, 1983; K. Shafer 1983; G. Swinehart, 1983; N. Cutaia, 1988; Chris Abdnour, 1989; Joe Jachim, 1989; S. Barndt, 1990; G. Smith, 1990; B. Burger, 1991; B. Heinz, 1991; R. Hochstetler, 1991; C. Schlimm, 1991; R. Antonini, 1993; K. Ojala, 1998; K. Beto, 2000; R. Barton, 2001; B. Hirsch, 2004; T. Homan, 2007; J. Krall, 2007; D. Straub, 2010; G. Madinger, 2013; B. Wern, 2014, and R. Wern, 2017.

FRIENDS/STUDENT: C. Bailey, S. Bartling, D. Bremmer, J. Bruner, T. Cutaia, W. De Veirman, G. Gstattenbauer, M. Hilgert, L. Metcalfe, J. Marks, D. Roberts, E. Robertson, J. Robertson, Bob Schoumacher, J. Walsh, and J. Walter.

Remembering HERB BAILEY

“It was sad to hear the Herb has passed, but good to know that his legacy will be continued with this Challenge … I really enjoyed knowing Herb, both on campus as a student and then later as a loyal follower, stimulated by the joy of solving his quarterly challenges.  Mark, these (summer) problems were on par with your dad’s standards: cute and interesting, not too hard, but not too easy.”

– Rich Priem (ME/MA/CS, 1979)

“I have enjoyed trying to solve these problems over the years. I have sent in solutions many times over the past. Often, I would describe the process or equations I used and several times I scanned a copy of my scribblings in solving the problem (hoping for partial credit). At times [Bailey] would make comments on my solutions and a few times when I messed up, he might tell me to recheck a certain assumption I may have made.”

– Steve Nolan (ME, 1981)

“My only correspondence with [Bailey] was through this challenge and in our communication, it was easy to observe his love of mathematics. I fondly remember excitedly sending in my first solutions years ago and him sending a quick message back asking for me to show my work. At the time I was teaching middle school mathematics and I laughed at receiving exactly what I would’ve told my students!”

– Tony Homan (CPE, 2007)

“Thank you for continuing your dad’s legacy, Mark. What a great way to keep him in all our minds. For me, he made Probability and Statistics (class) more understandable than I expected. More recently, one of his problems showed me that if plane geometry doesn’t work, think in spherical coordinates.”

– Rick Roll (1981, EVE/CE)

“Many thanks for continuing the tradition and legacy of the Bailey Challenge. Although I rarely submitted solutions, I always enjoyed them, even when they drove me crazy. We will all miss Herb.”

– John Turner (CS/MA, 1975)

“Although I was before his time at Rose, I greatly admired [Bailey’s] dedication to Rose and alumni.”

– David Bailey (CE, 1959)

“Of all the things in Echoes, the Bailey Challenge was ALWAYS the one thing I would read. Thanks for continuing the tradition.”

– Joe Jachim (EE, 1989)

SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORTING FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVERS

Herb Bailey’s family has established a scholarship fund to support the development of future problem solvers to attend the Operation Catapult summer program. Donations can be made at www.rose-hulman.edu/give (Designate Herb Bailey Scholarship in “Other” gift category).

70s

Ken L. Ferry (CE, 1978) retired after 20 years as chief engineer with Henderson (Kentucky) Water Utility.

80s

Bradley R. Newman (EE, 1984) is president of the Desert Mountain Breakfast Club in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he has retired after a 30-year corporate career.

Tom C. VanderLaan (MA/EE, 1985) is senior vice president of CentroMotion’s brake and friction division. He formerly worked in sales, business development, and general management roles with several companies.

Rich A. Correll (CHE, 1986) has been promoted to vice admiral rank within the U.S. Navy after serving as the deputy commander of the U.S. Strategic Command, responsible for command and control of the nation’s strategic forces (approximately 154,000 sailors, airmen, soldiers, Marines, and civilians).

Larry W. Greene (CE, 1986) owns the Worthington Design & Remolding business in Carmel, Indiana. He has brought civil engineering concepts to home improvement.

Richard J. Payonk (CHE, 1986) retired after seven years as executive director of United Way of the Wabash Valley, based in Terre Haute.

Stanley G. Pittman (CHE, 1986) was named among the 2022 Philadelphia Titan 100 top corporate-level

executives for demonstrating exceptional leadership and vision for their companies. He is the managing principal partner with Eigen X.

Mark A. Thompson (EE, 1986) is manager of market-based rates and special contracts with Hoosier Energy. He had been a key accounts manager with the company and previous had a variety of roles with Duke Energy.

John R. Hoffman, PhD, (CS/MA, 1987) is computer vision engineering manager and acting software engineering manager with CyberOptics. He has more than 30 years as a manager and engineer creating state-of-the-art sensors.

90s

Bruce G. Carter (CE, 1990) is now president of Weddle Brothers Construction Companies after serving as vice president for three years.

Brett W. Fathauer (ME, 1991) is the executive director of research and engineering with Cummins Inc.’s emissions solutions division after being in the same role with Cummins Turbo Technologies.

Col. James C. Savage (EE, 1992) retired after 30 years of combined active and reserve service with the U.S. Air Force Reserve. He was with the 96th cyberspace test group at Elgin Air Force Base.

Jay R. Moorman (CPE, 1994) is chief executive officer with Chesapeake Technology International, a Maryland-based defense software and system development services provider. He had been the entity’s chief technology officer since May 2022 after being senior vice president for CACI International’s wireless solutions division.

Phillip E. Gralik (CE, 1995) is chief engineer for the City of Hammond, Indiana.

Michael Meneghini, M.D., (CE, 1995) is practicing in his hometown through a new partnership between Terre Haute’s Union Health Bone and Joint Center and Indiana Joint Replacement Institute, which he founded and serves as chief executive officer.

Shawn L. Patterson (CE, 1995) is president and chief executive officer with Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc., based in Owensboro, Kentucky. He had been the company’s chief operations officer since June 2017.

Gregory T. Hawkins (ME, 1997) is a partner of an inaugural program between the National Business League and automaker Stellantis to develop and support Blackowned supplier companies through education, connections and resources. He is a business resource group and global integration manager with Stellantis.

Noblitt Inducted into Indiana Academy

Board

Niles Noblitt and family members enjoyed the Indiana Academy honor this fall.

The

of Indiana through the Academy’s support of the Independent Colleges of Indiana, Inc., and its member institutions. Academy membership highlights people who live in or are from the state who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in philanthropy, business, public service, advancement of the sciences, the arts, literature, culture, and scholarship in connection with Indiana’s independent non-profit colleges and universities.

Noblitt co-founded Biomet Inc., a leading medical device manufacturer located in a business cluster within Warsaw, Indiana. In retirement, he has lent his organizational leadership expertise, problem-solving skills, and commitment to helping others assist in Rose-Hulman’s leadership role in undergraduate STEM education. Niles and his wife, Nancy, have supported students through scholarships, and expanded leadership and community service opportunities through the Noblitt Scholars program.

Learn more about Noblitt’s career achievements at rose-hulman.edu/NoblittScholars

of Trustees Chair, alumnus, and Indiana biomedical technology pioneer Niles Noblitt (BSBIOE, 1973/HDENG, 1996) was inducted into the prestigious Indiana Academy this fall for a lifetime of achievement and contributions to Indiana and Rose-Hulman.

Indiana Academy promotes the advancement

Alumni, Trustees Named Among 250 Most Impactful Hoosiers

Gibson, recognized in the

leadership

He is also active in

Harrison, president and CEO of Citizens Energy Group, was honored in the energy and agriculture sector. He has worked in Indiana’s utility industries for more than 30 years. Harrison also serves on several boards and organizations, including the Rose-Hulman Board of Trustees and was co-chair of the institute’s successful Mission Driven Campaign for Rose-Hulman.

Cartwright was cited for his efforts to help develop Indiana’s manufacturing and logistics industries as president and CEO of Conexus Indiana. This came after he spent 33 years with General Motor Company, rising to become vice president of GM Europe, and then was executive director of Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research and president of the startup PRUV Mobility.

White, honored for contributions in health care and life sciences in the Evansville area, has had a various of leadership roles within Evansville’s Deaconess Health System, including current roles as vice president of the Deaconess Foundation and vice president and chief administrative officer of Deaconess Henderson (Kentucky) Hospital. She will receive an honorary degree from Rose-Hulman

Barry C. Portman (ME, 1997) is managing partner with Lodestone Energy Partners and chief executive officer of the entity’s dedicated oilfield operator, BCP Resources. He also has developed a new finance fund to support conventional, vertical oil wells extracting oil from Texas’s fertile Permian Basin.

Kevin R. Lanke (ECON, 1997) has been promoted to associate athletic director for communications and public relations in the Rose-Hulman Athletics Department.

Amy (Werner) Cary (CHE, 1998) has been appointed an executive of Procter & Gamble as senior director of product supply for the company’s oral care quality assurance division.

She has more than 24 years with P&G, working in three business units supporting such brands as Pringles, Tide, Downy, Dawn, Vicks, Pepto Bismol, and Crest.

Matt R. Kuper (ME, 1999) is vice president of global sales and applications at Bastian Solutions. He oversees some of the company’s largest and most complex integration projects.

Jeremy C. Price (CPE, 1999) is a solution architect with Cloud Academy. He has been a trainer with Codeup, Amazon Web Services, and Rackspace.

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Jena M. Ringo (ME, 2000) has been promoted to vice president of the project management office with Candid Color Systems Inc., where she has worked since July 2019.

Ryan A. Barton (CS, 2001/MSEMGT, 2005) is technical principal in Internet of Things areas with Mesh Systems. He spent 18 years with Cetani and Centrak.

Gregory M. Gotwald (CHE, 2001) is serving as co-chair of the business interruption subcommittee of the American Bar Association’s litigation section. He is the managing partner of Indianapolis’ Plew Stanley Racher & Braun law firm.

Amy L. (Hentz) Macak (BSEE, 2001/MSEE, 2006) is general manager of Marathon Petroleum Company’s refinery in Robinson, Illinois.

Jennifer M. Meyer Chagnon (CHE, 2002) has joined the Washington, D.C.based Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox law firm as counsel in its electronics practice group. She had been the lead administrative patent judge of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Trial and Appeal Board since 2013.

Michael E. Dockins (CHE, 2002) is recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for patent litigation. He is a partner and chair of the hospitality, leisure and sports sector with the Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick law firm in Toledo, Ohio.

Christopher P. Nicholson (CHEM, 2002), PhD, is an assistant dean leading the School of Science and Mathematics at Marian University’s College of Arts and Sciences.

Christopher T. Middlebrook , PhD, (MSAO, 2003) was honored by the U.S. Department of Defense for his innovative efforts to close education gaps and help build tomorrow’s electronics manufacturing workforce. He has been a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Michigan Technological University since 2007.

Cory J. Howell (CE, 2005) was recognized as one of the Top 40 Under 40 by Triangle Business Journal for making an impact to STEM-rich Research Triangle region in Raleigh, North Carolina. He is a senior vice president with Kimley Horn.

Jonathan W. Keim (CE, 2005) is area manager with Aqua Illinois Inc.’s east central division which serves the utility’s customers in three east central Illinois counties.

Scott R. Small (BSME, 2005/MSBE, 2007) completed a doctorate in musculoskeletal sciences from the University of Oxford, England.

Scott P. Tourville (CE, 2005) is the administrator of the division of infrastructure management for the City of Columbus, Ohio, Department of Public Service. He formerly was the city engineer for Westerville and Pickerington, Ohio.

Jacob D. Fuerst, PhD, (CHE, 2006) earned a graduate degree in explosives engineering from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. He is the research and development metallurgist with Sig Sauer in Exeter, New Hampshire.

Alumni Greg Gibson (BSCE, 1984/HDENG, 2017), Jeff Harrison (EE, 1989) and Fred Cartwright (ME, 1980) joined trustee Linda White in being named among the inaugural Indiana 250, a list of the state’s most influential and impactful business and community leaders, as cited by the Indianapolis Business Journal, Inside INdiana Business and Indiana Lawyer

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category, is an entrepreneurial who has founded, owned, or led more than 50 companies in a variety of industries.

civic and community roles, serving as secretary to the Rose-Hulman Board of Trustees, chair of the Terre Haute Convention and Visitors Bureau, and member of the Indiana Port Commission.

in May 2023. (See story on Page 20)

Gibson

Cartwright

Harrison White

Andrew M. Hunt (OE, 2007) is an electro-optical senior staff engineer with Lockheed Martin.

Danna R. Sheridan (BE, 2007) is engineering program manager of supplier quality operations with Medtronic, where she has worked since August 2014.

Nate P. Richter (ME, 2009) is managing director of the North American division within the Stow Group, a manufacturer of automated storage solutions using autonomous mobile robots. He previously had been with Bastian Solutions for more than 13 years.

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Mathew D. Deaton (CE, 2010) is a project manager with Dowdle Construction Group in Nashville, Tennessee. He formerly was a construction administrator with Structural Design Group.

Keenan C. Long (ME, 2010) is now a senior product manager with All-Star Sporting Goods.

Cole T. Perry (CE, 2010) wrote the article “The Future of Pharmaceutical Facilities” for businessfacilities.com. He is a senior project executive with Messer Construction Company.

Didem Tunc (BE, 2010) is a technical clinical consultant with FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation. She has worked for the company since October 2016.

Lowe Bringing

Semiconductor Industry

Back to U.S.

Alumnus and emeriti trustee Gregg Lowe (BSEE, 1984/HDENG, 2014) is striving to bring the semiconductor industry back to the United States through his leadership as president and chief executive officer of Wolfspeed, the global leader in silicon carbide technology. The North Carolinabased company announced plans this fall to build a new multi-billion-dollar, state-of-the-art materials manufacturing facility to support Wolfspeed’s long-term growth strategy to accelerate the adoption of silicon carbide semiconductors and unlocking a new era of energy efficiency.

“Demand for our products continues to grow at a rapid pace, and the industry continues to be supply constrained. Expanding our materials production will further our market leadership and allow us to better serve the growing needs of our customers,” said Lowe in a company press release. He stated sales could hit nearly $3 billion by 2026 because of increased demand for chips used in electric vehicles and other products.

Lowe became the key executive with Cree, Inc. (now Wolfspeed) in September 2017 after serving as leader of Freescale Semiconductor and having a 28-year career with Texas Instruments.

OF FAME: In other news regarding Lowe, he has been elected chair for the board of directors of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. He has served on the board since 2010 and has expressed a passion for the organization’s educational outreach.

J.D. Hill (SE, 2011) was cited among TechPoint’s Tech 25 Class of 2022, honoring non-executive leaders who are helping build Indiana’s tech and tech-enabled companies. He is a program manager with Vertex in Indianapolis.

Zachary H. Pligge (PH, 2011) is a network and systems administrator with Lakeview Energy LLC in the Chicago area. He formerly was a senior network analyst with DuPage County in Illinois.

Molly E. Richardson (CE, 2011) has passed the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam and works on a variety of construction projects with Lowe Structures Inc.

Jordan C. Baker (CE, 2012) is a senior civil engineer with OHM Advisors in southeastern Indiana. He had worked with American Structurepoint and Luckett & Farley.

Brent T. Frizzell (CHE, 2012) made presentations on electrical vehicle engineering for Tech Briefs Media Group and the CHARGED virtual conference. He is the electronics and transportation market segment manager with Specialty Coating Systems.

A. Thor Geisler (ME, 2012) has become a senior principal automation engineer with Eli Lilly and Company’s equipment development group. He formerly was a controls engineer with Clif Bar Company.

Andrew T. Jordan (ME, 2012) is part of an Engineer in the Classroom program that’s helping fifth-grade students

build Rube Goldberg machines to inspire future engineers in the Decatur, Illinois, area.

Jonathan P. Martin (CHE, 2012) is the director of economic and market analytics with Clean Fuels Alliance America, formerly the National Biodiesel Board, after spending 10 years as an economist with Marathon Petroleum Corp. He remains based in northwest Ohio.

Spencer J. Fox (AB, 2013) is an assistant professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of Georgia after being the associate director of the University of Texas’ COVID-19 Modeling Consortium.

Kristopher P. Geyer-Roberts (ME, 2013) is engineering services manager with PGT Innovations, whose tuition reimbursement program supported him earning a professional engineering license.

Emily C. (Asman) Jugle (CHE, 2013) serves as an associate in Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Company’s investment banking division in Houston. She previous had been an associate with Bank of America Merrill Lynch and worked as a semiconductor process engineering with Texas Instruments.

ALSO CHAIRING ROCK & ROLL HALL

Gilpin’s Podcast Inspiring Women to Start Companies

Alicia Gilpin (CHE, 2010) is on a mission to show young girls that women can do anything, including earning an engineering degree and start their own company. That’s what she has done, starting Seattle-based Process & Controls Engineering LLC in 2018.

“People said I was an anomaly as a woman who owned her own engineering company,” says Gilpin. “I want women to see this is something we can do. It’s not just male engineers that start their own businesses.”

Hoping to inspire other women in STEM, Gilpin has started the Automation Ladies Podcast with fellow engineer Nikki Gonzales. They are interviewing women who are doing interesting things with robotics and engineering. Since its summer debut, the podcast has more than 30,000 followers in LinkedIn.

“Women are in manufacturing jobs and fixing robots. We need to be more visible and show the world that women are doing amazing things, in engineering and automation, and in the future of manufacturing,” said Gilpin.

Follow the Automation Ladies Podcast at www.automationladies.io

Ranjana Chandramouli (CHE, 2014) is a member of the McNulty Leadership program at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business as a Lipman Family Prize Fellow. She is studying for a Master of Business Administration after being an intern with McKinsey and Company and a team leader with Eli Lilly and Company.

Matthew B. Etchison (MSEMGT, 2014) was selected Indianapolis Business Journal’s 2022 Tech Executives of the Year for the non-profit/government sector. He is chief information officer and senior vice president with Ivy Tech Community College.

Matthew J. Iwema (SE, 2014) has been promoted to associate director of Eli Lilly & Company’s Manufacturing Execution System in Limerick, Ireland.

Aaron M. Foreman (EE, 2015) is a substation engineer with Dashiell Corporation.

Michelle Lollie (PH, 2016) is an advanced laser scientist with Quantinuum after earning a doctorate in physics from Louisiana State University.

Christine E. Harper (BE, 2017) earned a doctorate in biomedical engineering from Cornell University.

Gary L. Newell (ME, 2017) is a senior global product specialist with Kinze Manufacturing Inc., where has worked since graduation.

Kiana R. Caston (CS/SE, 2019) has been promoted to a senior software engineer with Betterment.

Brennan H. Santaniello (CHE, 2019) has been promoted to senior process engineer at Elanco’s plant in Clinton, Indiana.

Sawmill Society’s Angel Network, Ventureship Program Underway

The Sawmill Society has added an Angel Network and Ventureship program to fulfill its original plan of providing services that support and encourage entrepreneurship among alumni and students.

Nineteen alumni angel investors have collectively provided $500,000 to support a startup by Tim Balz (ME, 2017) that’s well on its way to revolutionizing the wheelchair seating industry. His Florida-based Kalogon (www.kalogon.com)  enterprise uses patent-pending intelligent pressure sensors within an innovative wheelchair cushion to analyze pressure points and redistribute weight to alleviate pain, accelerate healing of pressure injuries, and provide comfort to users.

The Sawmill Angels investment was part of $3.3 million in seed funding and federal grants that will allow Kalogon to scale operations domestically and internationally, increase staff, and expand the product’s capabilities.

Meanwhile, the Sawmill Society’s Ventureship program provided $5,000 to John Grimm (ME, 2022) and mechanical engineering student Neil Lau to support development of their entrepreneurial ideas. Society member Tim Daniel (EE, 1981) is mentoring Grimm in setting up a logistic company. Engineering management professor Thomas James, PhD, is helping Lau turn his patented folding knife into a commercialized product. More mentorship opportunities are expected in the future.

Learn more about the Sawmill Society at rose-hulman.edu/sawmillsociety.

Kalogon, a startup by Tim Balz (right) is off to a strong start helping wheelchair users.

Rosebuds

Weddings

James R. Hicks (ME, 2001) and wife, Molly, welcomed their second daughter, Isla James, February 11, 2022. She joins big sister, Lucy Rose, born in 2018. The family lives in Valparaiso, Indiana. Jim is the president of J.W. Hicks, Inc. Isla’s grandfather is James W. Hicks (ME, 1973).

Jennifer E. (Hardyniec) Bohlander (CE, 2011) and husband, Spencer R.S. Bohlander (ME, 2013), had their second child, daughter Amelia Evelyn, on May 9, 2022, in Indianapolis. Jennifer is a structural engineer with HNTB Corporation while Spencer is a drilling engineer with Dixon Directional.

Stefani Vande Lune, M.D., J.D., (BSAB, 2006/MSBE, 2008) married Zack Peterson on March 11, 2022, in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina. They live in Portsmouth, Virginia, where Stefani is an emergency medicine doctor with the U.S. Navy.

Casey Troccoli (EP/OE, 2016) married Brett Siani on June 10, 2022, in Hebron, Illinois. They now reside in Palatine, Illinois.

Victoria Becker (BE, 2016) was a bridesmaid.

David R. Schue (CPE, 2004) and his wife, Molly, had their first child, son Leo Park, on April 10, 2022.  The family lives in Amherst, New Hampshire. David is a technical staff member at Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Lincoln Laboratory.

Lindsay E. (Klaetsch) McCarty (CS/SE, 2012) and husband, Kevin, welcomed their first child, son Jules, on July 17, 2022. The family lives in Chicago. Lindsay has been a software engineer with Thompson Reuters.

Gareth A. Shields (EE, 2008) and his wife, Alysen, welcomed twins, Caleb and Dawson, to their family in April 2022. The family lives in Bargersville, Indiana. Gareth is a principle electrical engineer with Raytheon Technologies Corporation.

Carly (Heibel) Brnakova (SE, 2015) and husband, Michael, had their first child, son Otto Leland, on May 7, 2022. The family lives in the Salt Lake City area. Carly is a senior software engineer at HireVue and has also started her own group fitness business, Wild Plyo.

Kristina Lawyer, PhD, (ME, 2008) married Palmer Smalley on June 1, 2022, on the lift hill of the Magnum XL-200 rollercoaster at Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio. The couple lives in Anderson, Indiana. Kristina is a senior engineer at BorgWarner.

Kyra E. Edmondson (BE, 2017) married Caleb Targgart on April 2, 2022, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where the couple resides. Kyra is a senior manufacturing engineer with Paragon Medical. Other alumni in the wedding included father of the bride Jon S. Edmondson (PH, 1980), maid of honor Leia Edmondson (CHE, 2019), and bridesmaid Chelsie Donnelly (CE, 2016).

Froyd Inspired Others, Impacted Engineering Education

Inspirational and award-winning engineering educator and dedicated alumnus Jeff Froyd, PhD, (MA, 1975) died October 5, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. He co-created the Integrated First-Year Curriculum in Science, Engineering and Mathematics at Rose-Hulman and earned the institute’s Dean’s Outstanding Teacher Award in 1985. After leaving Rose-Hulman he was part of the leadership team for Texas A&M University’s National Science Foundation-sponsored ADVANCE project and had been chair of the Department of Engineering Education at Ohio State University. Survivors include his son, Nathan Froyd (CS/MA, 2002).

Paul D. Ford (EE, 1951), 96, died June 2, 2022, in West Terre Haute, Indiana. He owned a series of religious-programing radio stations in west-central Indiana and east-central Illinois after being a respected professional broadcast engineering consultant.

Robert E. Johnson (EE, 1952), 91, died August 30, 2022, in Centerville, Ohio. He retired as a senior electrical facility engineer with Delco Products Corporation. Survivors include niece Cate Dragani (BE, 2007).

Robert A. Brave (ME, 1953), 94, died July 25, 2022, in Plymouth, Michigan. He retired after 36 years with Marathon Oil Company.

John W. Sawyers (ME, 1954), 90, died September 22, 2022, in Waterford, Michigan. He spent 30 years with General Motor Company’s Pontiac Motor Division before retiring with Nissan Research & Development.

Merritt G. Marbach (MSCHE, 1955), 94, died May 30, 2022, in Houston. He spent his entire professional career as a chemical engineer with Shell Chemicals until retiring in 1991.

Richard K. Irey (ME, 1958), 85, died February 18, 2022, in Fernandina, Florida. He spent his career in higher education, serving as department head and interim dean at Florida International University, department head at the University of Toledo, and professor at the University of Florida.

Richard A. Light (ME, 1958), 87, died October 1 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He retired as vice president of sales with Freudenberg-Nok.

Richard N. Streacker (ME, 1958), 85, died July 29, 2022, in Terre Haute. He worked with several companies throughout the country before joining his family’s business in his hometown.

Robert G. Sutton (EE, 1958), 86, died August 6, 2022, in Apollo Beach, Florida. He was a transmission engineer for 30 years with Public Service Indiana.

J. Michael (Mick) Adams (CHE, 1959), 84, died August 15, 2022, in Terre Haute. He worked in research, development and process engineering with Visqueen/Tredegar Corporation for 40 years.

Joseph L. Bronnert (EE, 1959), 85, died September 20, 2022, in Columbus, Indiana. He spent his entire career with Public Service Indiana.

Raymond H. Gompf (ME, 1959), 86, died July 27, 2022, in Merritt Island, Florida.

Ronald J. Hubers (EE, 1960), 83, died May 17, 2022, in Miamisburg, Ohio. He worked with North American Aeronautics and retired after 40 years with McDonnell Douglas/Boeing Company.

David L. South (CE, 1966), 80, died October 25, 2022, in Crawfordsville, Indiana. He retired after being a land surveyor with the Indiana Department of Transportation.

J. Steven Flannigan (EE, 1968), 76, died May 16, 2022, in Houston. After working with Texas Instruments, he was of the first employees with Compaq Computer Corporation and retired in 2005.

James J. Houdeshell (CHE, 1969), 75, died July 31, 2022, in Dayton, Ohio. As an engineer with General Motors Company’s Inland Division, he

assisted in the development of the first commercial driver airbag safety system. Later, he taught engineering technology at Sinclair Community College for 30 years until his retirement in 2008.

Charles M. Kruse (MA, 1969), 75, died June 6, 2022, in Englewood, Ohio. He was a quality assurance engineer with NCR Corporation and Johnson Electric Group.

Richard W. Bieman (CHE, 1970), 73, died January 28, 2022, in Lakeland, Florida.

Terry E. Nelson (ME, 1972), 72, died June 13, 2022, in Alexandria, Virginia. He retired in 2011 with the Saudi Aramco Oil Company.

W. Marc Modisett ((ME, 1975), 69, died May 16, 2022, in Waterford, Michigan. He worked as an engineer in the automotive industry.

Michael A. Morris (EE, 1977), 66, died July 11, 2022, in Champaign, Illinois. He retired after 20 years with Kraft-Heinz.

Bruce E. Wilkinson (CHE, 1977), 67, died July 9, 2022, in Chillicothe, Ohio. He had a

37-year career with the Goodyear Atomic Corporation.

Harry B. Flotemersch (EE, 1984), 60, died August 19, 2022, in Flint, Michigan. He worked for a variety of companies, including General Motors Company’s AC Spark Plug division and Chrysler.

Christopher K. Goltwald (ME, 1992), 54, died November 28, 2022, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He was an engineer with Pentair.

Mark A. Winternheimer (CHE, 1996), 47, died July 10, 2022, in Evansville, Indiana. He was a consultant with Jacobs Solutions.

Bryce J. Gast (CE, 2003), 41, died October 3, 2022, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was the administrative engineer for the City of Goshen, Indiana.

Tiffany A. Parrott (CHE/ BCMB), 34, died September 17, 2022, in Chicago. She was an engineer with Valdes Engineering Company, Middough Inc, and GE Digital.

Down Memory Lane

Moench Hall, Sports and Recreation Center, Hatfield Hall Mark Anniversaries

Students, faculty, and staff celebrated historic anniversaries this fall for Moench Hall, the Sports and Recreation Center, and Hatfield Hall—buildings that have helped shape the campus and its academic, athletic and recreation, and cultural environment.

Moench Hall Turns 100:

The main educational building turned 100 years old on September 13, 2022. Campus marked the historic occasion with special displays in a courtyard outside the building. They presented information to the campus community about Moench Hall’s history and future plans of a current renovation project.

There were also Moench Munch treats! Herman Moench (BSEE, 1929/HDENG, 1971), for whom the building is named, would have been proud.

Sports & Recreation Center is 25:

Hosting more than 200 events and over 100,000 people while being open nearly 325 days each year, the Sports and Recreation Center has been the home for campus fitness and wellness, intercollegiate athletics, club sports and intramurals, along with a variety of campus activities since its opening in 1997.

The building also has hosted Indianapolis Colts training camps, NCAA Division III national championships, and a variety of community events. The biggest institute activities include Commencement, three career fairs, and concerts. The building’s arena was named for legendary President Samuel Hulbert (HD, 2004).

Hatfield Hall on Center Stage:

Performing arts groups marked Hatfield Hall’s 20th anniversary with a special fall show that featured music originally performed by the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra during the building’s grand opening show on November 9, 2002. The 600-seat theater has become a hub for creativity on campus and Terre Haute community.

Hatfield Hall was funded by a $14 million gift from alumnus and emeriti trustee Mike Hatfield (BSEE, 1984/ HDENG, 2004) and his wife, Deborah, and is named in honor of his parents, Larry and Pat.

And, looking ahead, Rose-Hulman is preparing to celebrate its 150-year anniversary in 2024.

Honor Roll of Donors

Honor Roll of Donors

Pat & Cindy Noyes Continue Contributing to Athletics’ Success

Mechanical engineering alumnus Pat Noyes is a former record-setting Rose-Hulman quarterback and baseball varsity letterman who likes seeing his alma mater putting up big numbers and having success in athletics.

Thanks to a $1 million donation from Pat and his wife, Cindy, the Fightin’ Engineers’ wins on the gridiron and track can be readily seen on a new custom-made electronic scoreboard at William Cook

Stadium that’s the largest at an NCAA Division III stadium east of the Mississippi River and third largest among all Division III institutions.

The 40½-foot-long, 22½-foot-high structure, produced by the Daktronics large-format video display company, was unveiled during this year’s first home football game and admired by fans attending this year’s Homecoming game.

Pat and Cindy Noyes’ continued support of Rose-Hulman athletics has included a new electronic scoreboard that will keep track of successes by football and outdoor track teams along with being used for a special student outdoor movie nights.

The scoreboard has helped Rose-Hulman complete recent additions to its athletic facilities. It showcases live in-game action, displays game information and graphics, and highlights corporate and alumni sponsors.

“The scoreboard is icing on the cake for the wonderful renovations that have been taking place to Phil Brown Field,” remarks Pat (BSME, 1976/HDENG, 2016). “The best part of my student experience was playing football and baseball. Forming lasting relationships with my teammates and fraternity brothers were also integral to that experience. With such a large percentage of the Rose-Hulman student body participating in extracurricular activities, my hope is that more students will find their overall college experience to be more fulfilling and meaningful.”

Noyes is chief executive officer of Grenadier Energy Partners, an upstream exploration and production company in the energy sector based in The Woodlands, Texas.

“Pat and Cindy’s loyalty and support have been transformative to Rose-Hulman and our students,” says President Robert A. Coons. “We continue

to be grateful for their generosity in helping to support our facilities and our students’ personal growth; through leadership opportunities and their involvement in campus activities.”

The significant role that Rose-Hulman has played in their personal and professional lives has been the basis for the Noyes’ philanthropic contributions to the Institute. They have generously supported the Patrick J. Noyes Scholarship Endowment Fund, the Bill Sisson Sigma Nu Scholarship Endowment Fund, and additions to the Athletic Department through the Athletic Endowment Fund.

“We’ve been blessed in many ways in our lives and have always believed in giving back to support people and organizations that helped shape our character and provided opportunity to help others succeed,” says Pat, a proud Sigma Nu fraternity alumnus. “We appreciate Rose-Hulman and want it to continue providing worthwhile opportunities to students that accentuate their strong academic backgrounds.”

The Noyes’ donation also will help Rose-Hulman’s athletic department to meet the current and longrange needs of student-athletes, coaches and staff members, according to Athletic Director Ayanna Tweedy.

“The continued success of Rose-Hulman athletic teams and student-athletes is dependent upon supportive alumni families like Pat and Cindy. We’re thankful they share our vision for the future of Rose-Hulman athletics through their support of our current and future projects,” remarks Tweedy.

Pat has spent his entire professional career in the energy sector, starting at Exxon upon graduating from Rose-Hulman in 1976. Four years later, he joined Mitchell Energy Company, where he was part of the leadership team that launched the U.S. shale gas revolution. After Mitchell was sold in 2002, Noyes became chief executive officer of Stroud Energy, rescuing the company from financial distress. In 2007 he founded Grenadier Energy Partners.

Cindy and Pat Noyes

Honor Roll of Donors

S UPPORTING OUR WORLD-CHANGERS G IFT RECOGNITION

Every year as we prepare the pages for this Honor Roll of Donors, I am continually awed by the sheer volume of names listed. Each name represents one of our impressive alumni, a devoted parent, a dedicated faculty or staff member, or a proud supporter of Rose-Hulman’s mission. To say we are thankful for that support would be a tremendous understatement.

The generosity of our donors fuels the fire I see in our students every day. Whether they are collaborating on their latest project in the New Academic Building, working with donated tools in the Kremer Innovation Center, or doing summer research with their favorite professor, our students experience the best in STEM education because of your philanthropic gifts.

At Rose-Hulman, we believe that we are educating world-changers. You only need to look at the successful careers of our alumni to know that is true. From working on life-saving medical devices to strengthening cybersecurity to building rockets and spaceships, our graduates are leaving their mark. Not only do they succeed, but they also give back to their alma mater in significant ways. These pages are filled with stories of heartfelt gratitude turning into transformational gifts. I hope they inspire you as much as they do me.

Working in Institutional Advancement is truly a privilege for me. I offer my sincere thanks for each gift we received last year. Regardless of gift size, every dollar is meaningful to our students, faculty and staff.

In a world where the need seems to be ever growing, we greatly appreciate you honoring the value of higher education and the impact it can have. Your investment in our students will pay dividends for years to come.

With much gratitude,

Steven P. Brady Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Brady1@rose-hulman.edu

The following pages recognize gifts from donors of $250 or more received from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. The Rose-Hulman website rose-hulman.edu/honorrollofdonors provides a complete listing of all donors contributing during the 2021-22 fundraising year. Please direct questions or comments to the Office of Institutional Advancement at 812-877-8453 or DevelopmentOffice@rose-hulman.edu

Chauncey Rose Millennium Society

The following lifetime gift recognition circles are determined by the total of all gifts received, including corporate matching gifts and matching gift expectancies.

Platinum Torchbearer: $10,000,000

Diamond Torchbearer: $5,000,000 Torchbearer: $1,000,000

Chauncey Rose Society

Recognizing cumulative gifts made from the donor’s first gift to Rose-Hulman through June 30, 2022, including corporate matching gifts and matching gift expectancies.

Chieftain: $500,000 Fellow: $250,000 Member: $50,000

1874 Heritage Society

Recognizing alumni, parents and friends who have made a deferred and/or estate gift commitment to Rose-Hulman. Deferred and estate gifts may be made in the form of bequests, testamentary trusts, annuities, charitable trusts, gifts of real estate with life-retained interest, and other life-income agreements.

President’s G.O.L.D. Circle

Recognizing cumulative young alumni giving for the first 10 years following graduation, including corporate matching gifts and matching gift expectancies. Gold: $5,000 Silver: $2,500 Bronze: $1,000

Annual Giving Circles

Recognizing annual gifts from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, including corporate matching gifts and matching gift expectancies.

Herman Moench Circle: $25,000 Hulman Circle: $10,000

Founders Circle: $5,000 Trustees Circle: $2,500 Provosts Circle: $1,000 Deans Circle: $500 Rose and White Circle: $250 Century Circle: $100

Varsity R

This society recognizes annual gifts to the athletic department or recreational programs from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.

1888 Circle

Hall of Fame: $5,000 and above

All-American: $2,500 to $4,999 All-Conference: $1,000 to $2,499

Rosie’s Circle Gold: $500 to $999 Silver: $250 to $499 Bronze: $100 to $249

Chauncey Rose Millennium Society

Platinum Torchbearer

$10,000,000 and above

Tony George HD ‘03 and Laura George

Mike Hatfield ‘84 HD ‘04 and Deborah Hatfield

Linda Mussallem and Mike Mussallem ‘74 HD ‘99

Niles Noblitt ‘73 HD ‘96 and Nancy Noblitt

Theresa Vonderschmitt

Diamond Torchbearer

$5,000,000 to $9,999,999

Carl Cook HD ‘15 and Marcy Cook

Gregg Lowe ‘84 HD ‘14 and Diana Lowe

Christa Percopo*

Torchbearer

$1,000,000 to $4,999,999

Gayle Cook

Gana Dunlop

Mac Fehsenfeld ‘52 HD ‘95 and Nancy Fehsenfeld

Bill Fenoglio ‘61 HD ‘87 and Stephanie Salter

Greg Gibson ‘84 HD ‘17 and Amy Gibson

David Hannum ‘81 and Kathy Hannum

Felda Hardymon ‘69 HD ‘13

Don Ings ‘70 HD ‘99 and Jeanne Ings

Jerry Mitchell*

Darin Moody ‘87 HD ‘19 and Alison Bates

Pat Noyes ‘76 HD ‘16 and Cindy Noyes

Marjorie Pearce

Bud and Annie Perry

John W. Ragle HD ‘89

Glen Raque ‘69 HD ‘99 and Barbara Raque

Don Simpson ‘57 HD ‘94 John Swearingen ‘81 and Anne Swearingen

Chauncey Rose Society

Chauncey Rose Chieftains

$500,000 to $999,999

Jerry Badger ‘62

Jim Baumgardt ‘70 HD ‘10 and Sharon Baumgardt

Bob Bright ‘57 HD ‘01 and Shirley Bright

John Chinn ‘56 and Jane Chinn

Morris Cleverley ‘62 and Jane Cleverley

Bob Compton HD ‘02 and Janice Compton

Andrew Conru ‘90

Tom Dinkel ‘72 HD ‘15 and Susie Dinkel

Howard Freers ‘48 HD ‘90

Carol Giacoletto

Marcella F. Guthrie

Larry and Pat Hatfield

Rex Hauser ‘54 and Marge Hauser

Bob Hillis ‘69 HD ‘13 and Jenny Hillis

Bill Johnson ‘60 and Ginny Johnson

Edward Kelley ‘64 and Lynn Kelley

Shirley Kremer

Milt Lowenstein ‘48 HD ‘95

Chris Mack ‘82 and Susan Mack

Cindy and Jim Martin

Jeff McCreary ‘79 HD ‘04 and Syndii McCreary

Mike McKee ‘84 and JoAnne McKee

Jerry Mitchell*

John and Norma Mutchner

Kathy and Russell Perry

Gregory N. Ragle

Janet Raines

John Royse HD ‘00 and Peg Royse

Bill Schindel ‘69 HD ‘01 and DeDe Schindel

Rick Schue ‘75 and Margaret Schue

Don and Susan Scott

Sally Vance Steve White ‘73

Chauncey Rose Fellows

$250,000 to $499,999

Donald J. Almquist HD ‘93

Jeff Belskus HD ‘09 and Debbie Belskus

Chuck Boesenberg ‘70 and Nancy Boesenberg

Hal and Linda Brown Pat Cahill ‘67 and Mary Cahill Cindy Cox

Jack Fenoglio ‘59 and Margo Fenoglio

Marshall Garino ‘61 and Ginny Garino

Max and Jackie Gibson

Jim Gidcumb ‘76 and Cathy Gidcumb

Gene Glass ‘49*

Elmer Guerri ‘65 and Deanna Guerri

David Kelton ‘67 and Mary Kelton

Ralph Kirkpatrick ‘74 and Joyce Kirkpatrick

Arlene Kleptz

Bob Luoma ‘80 and Emily Luoma

John Malmquist ‘69 and Susan Malmquist

Tony Mlinar ‘72

Mark Owens ‘72 and Jayne Owens

Dennis Paustenbach ‘74 HD ‘07

Carter Smith ‘56 HD ‘92 and Phyllis Smith

Andrea Terrell

Erin and Douglas Thieme

Lawrence Thomas ‘57

Mike Thomas ‘64 HD ‘97

Jim Umpleby ‘80 HD ‘16 and Katherine Umpleby

John Walden ‘62 and Norma Walden

Linda E. White

Marilyn Winters

Ben Zwissler ‘83 and Pam Zwissler

Chauncey Rose Members

$50,000 to $249,999

Keith and Janet Anderson Ron and Gloria Artigue

Christine Bach ‘00 and Mike Bach ‘99

Marlow Bakken ‘10

Steven Bakota ‘93 and Meghan Bakota

Carl Bals ‘52 and Margaret Bals

Rob Banerjee ‘78 and Kathy Banerjee

Brad Bechtel ‘92

Abigail Bennett ‘10

Larry Berger ‘60 and Jackye Berger

John Bizal ‘57 HD ‘00 and Debbie Bizal

Jean Bloxsome

Jack Bokros HD ‘86 and Roberta Bokros

Wes Bolsen ‘00 and Rebecca Bolsen

David Boodt ‘81 and Julia Boodt

Al Bosley ‘53 and Betty Bosley

John Boyer ‘65 and Susan Boyer

John Bray ‘67 and Nancy Bray

Judy Brda

Ed Brett ‘83 and Lorna Brett

Barlow Brooks ‘59 and Ursula Brooks

Tim Brown ‘82 and Eileen Brown Morg Bruck ‘69 and Nancy Bruck

Tim and Valerie Bruemmer

Jeff Brugos ‘66

Ron Brunner ‘52 and Patti Brunner Jeff Burgan ‘77 and Carol Burgan

Doug Byrer ‘85 and Elisa Byrer

Bruce Cahill ‘70 HD ‘12 and Karen Cahill

Dale Campau ‘79

Lyle Carlson ‘91 and Mary Carlson

Nate Carlson ‘07 and Naphtali Carlson

Scott Carney ‘77 and Judy Carney

Don Carrell ‘57

Dennis Carter ‘73 HD ‘99 and Janice Carter

Phil Carter ‘66 and Sue Carter

Keith Cavallini ‘96 and Nadia Yacoub

Jennifer Chagnon ‘02 and Armands Chagnon

Sherman and Maria Chancellor

Mike Chaney ‘81 and Kathy Chaney

Paul Chen ‘66

Rich Christman ‘72 and Patricia Christman

David Chu

Jeremy Clarke ‘09 and Cynthia Clarke

Fred Clayton ‘70 and Kathie Clayton

Jim Coles ‘69 and Barbara Coles

Beverley and Marian Compton

Dick Conard ‘70 and Joan Conard

Bob Connon ‘73 and Dana Connon

Jim and Angela Conwell

Rob and Tammy Coons

Janet and David Cooper

Jim and Kathleen Cornelius

Bob Crowell ‘84 and Dee Crowell

De Day ‘03 and Alicia Day ‘03

Karen DeGrange

Joe Sue Denney

Ron Dollens HD ‘99 and Susie Dollens

Mike Donoghue ‘82

Craig and Carla Downing

Bill and Trish Eccles

Gary Eck ‘78 and Marlene Eck

Steve Eisenbrown ‘76 and Marcia Jo Eisenbrown

Matt Ellis ‘05 and Victoria Ellis ‘06

Terry Endress ‘83 and Christi Endress

Bob Failing ‘52 and Marlene Failing

Jack Farr ‘75 HD ‘99 and Sonya Farr

Jim Fehsenfeld

Janice Fellows

Jack Foltz ‘57 HD ‘99 and Dottie Foltz

David Freshour ‘74 and Nancy Freshour

Paul Georgas ‘77 and Elaine Georgas

Holly and Terry Gerace

Steve Gillman ‘79 and Cynthia Gillman Cindy Godwin

Jim Godwin ‘61 and Cindy Godwin

Jim and Deb Goecker

Fred Goetsch ‘57

Dorothy Goodwin

Michael Gough ‘07 and Jill Gough

Joe Grafe ‘69 and Karen Grafe

Jim Graham ‘72 and Cheryl Graham

Doug and Patti Grim

David Grubb ‘82 and Sharon Grubb

Janet Grube

Pete and Donna Gustafson

Dave Hackett ‘55 and Krystyna Hackett

Linda Hahn

Bryan Hales ‘93 and Holly Hales

Tomoko Hamada and Richard Draper

Joe Haniford ‘80 and Alison Haniford

Vickie Hannig

Lou and Jan Harmening

Kent and Judy Harris

Bob Harrison ‘70

Celia Harrison

This Society recognizes alumni and friends whose cumulative gifts total $1,000,000 or more.

This Society recognizes alumni and friends whose cumulative gifts total $50,000 or more.

In Memory of Generosity

Last spring’s passing of Rose-Hulman supporter Christa Percopo caused alumna Dana Nicholas (BE, 2008) to reflect upon the philanthropic generosity and personal friendship of Christa, the wife of late alumnus and trustee Michael Percopo (CHE, 1943). The couple’s gifts to the institute made it possible for Dana and other Percopo Scholarship recipients to earn Rose-Hulman degrees. This generosity caused Dana and her husband, Jon, to provide a gift to Rose-Hulman in Christa’s memory. The Percopo Endowed Scholarship provides four-year full tuition support for qualifying students. After graduation, Dana enjoyed making periodic trips to New York City to personally thank Christa for supporting her college choice and career. “She always had wonderful stories to tell,” says Dana in recalling those meetings. “She loved to learn about what the Percopo Scholars were doing and was proud of our accomplishments ... On one trip Jon and I met her in Central Park, sat on a bench near the lake and enjoyed each other’s company.” Dana and other Percopo Scholars were saddened to learn of Christa’s death. Dana adds, “I miss connecting with Christa and am thankful for the generosity shown by her and Michael, which enabled me to attend Rose-Hulman.”

Alumna Dana Nicholas visited Christa Percopo in New York City in 2019. A scholarship fund established by Christa and her husband, alumnus and trustee Michael Percopo, supported her Rose-Hulman education.

Jeff Harrison ‘89

Myrna Hart

Larry Hartley ‘61 and Marlene Hartley

Shelley Hartsock

Jim Hayhurst ‘64 and Katie Hayhurst

Don Heath ‘52 and Louise Heath

Bob Heavin ‘73

Julie and Steve Heck

Paul Heit ‘80

Bill Heller ‘83

Greg Henneke ‘75 and Martha O’Connor

Carl Herakovich ‘59 and Marlene Herakovich

Troy Hill ‘61 and Nancy Hill

Mickey Hines ‘84 and Vicki Hines

Jean Hodge

Dave Hoecker ‘69 and Susan Hoecker

Mike and Martha Hogan

Dan Hohne ‘99 and Nellie Hohne ‘99

Will Holland ‘65 HD ‘96 and Jean Holland

Maggie Holmes

Dan and Christine Hopkins

Ronald Hough ‘73 and Bonnie Hough

Frank Huff ‘60 and Linda Huff

Josh Hulett ‘00 and Jamie Hulett ‘03

Julie Humphrey Nimmons

Ella Ingram and Jim Luzar

Chris Inman ‘00

Neil Irwin ‘63 and Michele Irwin

John Jacobi ‘69 and Jane Jacobi

Scott Jaeger ‘89 and Tana Jaeger

Erik Jansen ‘78 HD ‘00

Gretchen and Don Jennermann

Ray Jirousek ‘70 and Peggy Jirousek*

Bob Johnson ‘52 and Diane Johnson

Diane Johnson

Michael Johnson ‘64 and Alice Johnson

David and Betty Jones

Warren Jones ‘52 and Janet Jones

Birt Kellam ‘56 and Louisa Kellam

Gary Kelm ‘73 and Margaret Kelm

Bruce Kopf ‘64 and Susan Kopf

Samuel Kowal ‘55

Jean Kyle

Roger LaCosse ‘71 and Linda LaCosse

Pete Lanham ‘57 and Anne Lanham

Cary and Norma Laxer

Elaine Lee

Bob Lenich ‘81 and Jennifer Lenich

Frank Levinson ‘03 and Becky Levinson ‘05

Cliff Lewis ‘69 and Anette Lewis

Jim Lowes ‘70 and Janett Lowes

Dorothy E. Mabley

Jim Malone ‘62

Mike Markowski ‘78 and Diane Norman Kelsey E. Martin

Paul Mason ‘56

Amy Matsuda

Ken McCleary ‘83 and Jonnie McCleary

Tom McCormick ‘91

Carla McFarland

Bill McNiece ‘73

Tom McPherron ‘58 and Sharon McPherron

Laney Meis

Roberta Meredith

Warren Mickens ‘77 HD ‘99 and Joyce Mickens

Mary Kate Miller

Tony Montgomery ‘86 and Melissa Montgomery

Betty Moore

Jay Moorman ‘94 and Lisa Moorman

Nena Moss

Jerry Muncie ‘94

Maddie Muncie ‘19

Bob Murray ‘64 and Connie Murray

Kedar Murthy ‘84 and Sai-Krupa Das Greg Muse ‘82 and Beth Muse

Greg Myers ‘80 and Gertrude Myers Dick Neal ‘77 and Linda Neal

Cindy Neels

Art Nelson ‘75 and Jo Ann Nelson Mary Ann Nelson

John Newlin ‘43

Bill Nicewanger ‘63 Nancy J. Nichols

Jim Nordmeyer ‘78 and Jane Nordmeyer George and Sarah Novosel

Ed Oblon ‘84 and Beth Oblon

Bill Olah ‘74 and Janet Olah Allen and Deborah Olinger

Chris Olinger ‘15

Steve O’Neill ‘63 and Jan O’Neill Bob Pease ‘80 and Terri Pease

Joanna Pease

Bill Perkins ‘60 and Phyllis Perkins Jeff and Jen Perry Dinah Pethes

Dee Pietrzak

Randy Potts ‘71 and Janet Potts Dan Price ‘75 and Elise Price

David Price ‘86

George Rapp HD ‘93 and Peggy Rapp

Jean Reifenberg

Gary Reynolds ‘63

Lynn Roberts ‘63 and Linda Roberts

Randy Robertson ‘73 and Maryanne Robertson

Gib and Bernie Robinson

Dave Robinson ‘73 and Hazel Robinson

John and Elizabeth Robson

Gerald Rose ‘57 and Margaret Rose

Nan B. Rose

Milt Sanders ‘58 and Valerie Sanders

Dustin Sapp ‘01 and Shelley Sapp

Bob Schacht ‘72 and Yvonne Schacht

Mike Schipper ‘82 and Joanna Brell

Georgia Schmidt

Rod Schrader ‘84 and Kim Schrader

Dana Schuld

Mark Schulz ‘76 and Hui Suk Schulz

Tony Schy ‘92 and Cheryl Schy

Al Shipp ‘78 and Julie Shipp

Greg Shutske ‘71 and Maria Markovich

Chuck Sigman ‘80 and Betsy Sigman

Marjorie Sisson

Scott Slisher ‘94 and Michelle Slisher

Mary K. Small

Brodie Smith ‘06 and Kelly Smith

Denny Smith ‘71 HD ‘16 and Lynnette Smith

Troy Snider ‘82

Don Sparks ‘72 and Cindy Sparks

John Sparks ‘81

Anne Staggs

Charlotte V. Stearley

Douglas Stewart

Robert Stone ‘86

Ruth Stone

Naomi L. Summerlot

Jim Summers ‘62 and Isabel Summers

Peggy Sun Gibson ‘94

Chick Sweeney ‘72 and Aggie Sweeney

Greg Swinehart ‘83 and Mitra Walter

Carol Templeton

Tom and Carol Templeton

Tim Tipton ‘78 and Kathy Tipton

Tom Trueb ‘68 and Pamela Trueb

Jim Trueblood ‘77 and Carolyn Trueblood

Kevin Turpin ‘83 and Cathy Turpin

Gary Tyrrell ‘90

Helen Tyrrell

Daniel Unger ‘05 and Bridget Unger ‘05

Patricia A. Valentine

Dave and Joan Voltmer

Ken Walter ‘83 and Mary Beth Walter

Roger Ward ‘71 and Marilyn Ward

Denny and Suzanne Ware

Mark Ware ‘00

Matt Warstler ‘93 and Mitzi Warstler

Scott Webb ‘90

Mary Wehle

Bill Weil ‘58 and Marilyn Weil

Joe Wendel ‘95 and Julie Wendel

Marty Wessler ‘87 and Leslie Wessler

Dave Whikehart ‘81 and Janet Whikehart

Dave Whiteley ‘78 and Donna Whiteley

Bonnie Z. Wilcox

Jedd Wilder ‘18

Robert and Robin Wilder

Andy Williams ‘88 and Stacy Strawn Williams

Bert Williams ‘67 and Pat Williams

John and Suzanne Willian

Doug Winner ‘74 and Elaine Winner

Bobby Woolf ‘90

Marian Woosley

Allen Wright ‘64 and Carla Wright

Nathan Wright ‘88 and Elizabeth Wright

Danlin Xiang ‘97 and Michelle Cheng ‘96

Floyd Yager ‘89 and Kristin Yager

Elizabeth Yee

Chauncey Rose Society continued

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Donald J. Almquist HD ‘93

Cecil Ambuehl ‘58

Mike Ayers ‘71 and Sarah Ayers

Jerry Badger ‘62

Scott Bagwell ‘80 and Kathy Bagwell

Priscilla Baker

Chuck Ballou ‘74

Tim Balz ‘17 and Sarah Balz

Rob Banerjee ‘78 and Kathy Banerjee

Dennis Banks ‘70 and Kathy Banks

Dave Baumann ‘77

Jim Baumgardt ‘70 HD ‘10 and Sharon Baumgardt

Steven Bell ‘73 and Beverly Bell

Myer Berman ‘58 and Joan Berman

Bill Bess ‘66 and Sandra Bess

Cameron Betz ‘12

John Bigland ‘74

Jerry Bissey ‘72 and Regina Bissey

Wes Bolsen ‘00 and Rebecca Bolsen

John Brabender ‘81 and Marcia Brabender

Bradley Braun ‘01 and Angela Braun

Chip Brewer ‘05

Bob Bright ‘57 HD ‘01 and Shirley Bright

Eric Brodeur ‘93 and Whitney Joondeph

Barlow Brooks ‘59 and Ursula Brooks

Hal and Linda Brown

Tim Brown ‘82 and Eileen Brown

Todd Brown ‘91 and Wendy Brown

Morg Bruck ‘69 and Nancy Bruck

Jeff Brugos ‘66

Ron Brunner ‘52 and Patti Brunner

Paul Buechler ‘76 and Jean Buechler

Ken Bueg ‘73 and Lynn Bueg

Pete Canalia ‘65 and Claudia Canalia

Scott Carney ‘77 and Judy Carney

Don Carrell ‘57

Jennifer Chagnon ‘02 and Armands Chagnon

Sherman and Maria Chancellor

Ethel Chiang and Glen Freimuth

John Chinn ‘56 and Jane Chinn

Rich Christman ‘72 and Patricia Christman

Morris Cleverley ‘62 and Jane Cleverley

Denny Colvin ‘74

Bob Connon ‘73 and Dana Connon

Terry Corbin ‘70

Ken Cornelison ‘74 and Jo Cornelison

William and Patricia Correll

Cindy Cox

Marilyn S. Cranin

Tricia Cunnington ‘00

Bill Dalter ‘68

Rich Daugherty ‘63 and Nancy Daugherty

Darrin Davidson ‘86 and Shelly Davidson

Margaret M. Davis

De Day ‘03 and Alicia Day ‘03

Mitch Day ‘87 and Karen Day

Heritage Society

Karen DeGrange

JQ Delap ‘70 and Ellen Delap

Mike DeZearn ‘76 and Lou Ann DeZearn

Martin Dixon ‘75

Peter Doenges ‘69 and Vicki Doenges

Randy Drew ‘68 and Sandy Drew Bill Dudley ‘65

Gana Dunlop

Paul Earle ‘70

Gary Eck ‘78 and Marlene Eck

Becky Englehart

Ashley Erffmeyer ‘08

Bob Evans ‘66 and Jeanne Evans

Lon Farr ‘07

Mac Fehsenfeld ‘52 HD ‘95 and Nancy Fehsenfeld

Janice Fellows

Terry Fenimore ‘65 and Rose Ann Fenimore Bill Fenoglio ‘61 HD ‘87 and Stephanie Salter

Jack Fenoglio ‘59 and Margo Fenoglio

David Finfrock ‘76 and Carolyn Reeh Ray Fischer ‘90

Bill Fleenor ‘70 and Judy Fleenor

Jack Foltz ‘57 HD ‘99 and Dottie Foltz

Kevin Forbes ‘85

Michael Foster ‘94 and Laura Foster

Rick Foster ‘70 and Carol Foster

Pete Fowler ‘69 and Joane Fowler

Rob Fransham ‘78 and Vicky Fransham

Lee Friel ‘57

Susan Frischkorn

Marshall Garino ‘61 and Ginny Garino

Larry Geier ‘72 and Kimberly Geier

Baron Gemmer ‘85 and Lydia Gemmer

Paul Georgas ‘77 and Elaine Georgas

John Gersting

Bill Gibson ‘74 and Susan Gibson Don Gibson ‘83 and Lisa Gibson

Jim Gidcumb ‘76 and Cathy Gidcumb

Edward Gillum

Gene Glass ‘49*

Steve Goble ‘71

Cindy Godwin

Fred Goetsch ‘57

Ed Goheen ‘60 and Evelyn Goheen

Charles and Mary Ellen Good

Paul Goss ‘64 and Ellen Goss

Bob Grabbe ‘74

Fred Gradous ‘49 and Bernadine Gradous Joe Grafe ‘69 and Karen Grafe Chuck Graham ‘76 and Nancy Graham

Andrew Gray ‘99 and Trish Gray

Jarrod Gray ‘02

Harvey Greene ‘57 and Joyce Greene

Michael Griswold

Damon Ground ‘82 and Teri Ground

Tom Gruenholz ‘71 and Glenda Gruenholz

Jim Grundy ‘67 and Diane Grundy

Elmer Guerri ‘65 and Deanna Guerri

Marcella F. Guthrie

Carolyn Guzik ‘12

Tim Hachfeld ‘08

Lisa M. Hammill

Jean Hammond*

Paul Hannah ‘67 and Susan Hannah

Felda Hardymon ‘69 HD ‘13

Steve Harlow ‘77

Kent and Judy Harris

Myrna Hart

Shelley Hartsock

Rex Hauser ‘54 and Marge Hauser Rich Haut ‘74 and Annette Haut Don Heath ‘52 and Louise Heath Jim and Pam Hegarty

Carl Herakovich ‘59 and Marlene Herakovich James Hicks ‘73 and Jill Hicks

This society recognizes alumni, parents, and friends who have made a deferred and/or estate gift commitment to Rose-Hulman.

Troy Hill ‘61 and Nancy Hill

Rob Hochstetler ‘91 and Linda Hochstetler

Dave Hoecker ‘69 and Susan Hoecker

Dave Hohlfeldt ‘69 and Betsy Hohlfeldt

Will Holland ‘65 HD ‘96 and Jean Holland

Bill and Shelly Holmes

Alan Hoskin ‘68 and Peg Hoskin

Ronald Hough ‘73 and Bonnie Hough

Frank Huff ‘60 and Linda Huff

Don Ings ‘70 HD ‘99 and Jeanne Ings

Ron Ireland ‘61 and Nancy Ireland

Dave Jaksa ‘68 and Judith Jaksa

Rob Janes ‘68

Gretchen and Don Jennermann

Ron Jennings ‘60 and Joan Jennings

Bill Johnson ‘60 and Ginny Johnson

Bill Johnson ‘55

Don Jones ‘80 and Jean Jones

John Katzbeck ‘67

Jeff Keeler ‘66 and Lorna Keeler

Edward Kelley ‘64 and Lynn Kelley

David Kelton ‘67 and Mary Kelton

Fred King ‘71 and Kathleen King

Norm Klein ‘72 and Teri Klein

Arlene Kleptz

Bruce Kopf ‘64 and Susan Kopf

Doug Krause ‘66 and Leslie Krause

Roger LaCosse ‘71 and Linda LaCosse

Greg LaPrest ‘13

Cary and Norma Laxer

Nick Leiendecker ‘80 and Marie Leiendecker

Elaine Leonard*

Mrs. Carl F. Lesher

Skip Lewandowski ‘82 and Beth Lewandowski

Bill Lindstaedt ‘86

Scott Linn ‘82 and Joy Linn Bill Lipp ‘73 and Fay Kandarian

Ryan Loftus ‘98 and Mandy Loftus ‘00

Milt Lowenstein ‘48 HD ‘95

Jim Lowes ‘70 and Janett Lowes

Ron Loyd ‘72 and Cora Loyd

Greg Lyons ‘06 and Jesseca Lyons ‘07

Dorothy E. Mabley

John Malmquist ‘69 and Susan Malmquist

Eliza Marcum ‘08 and Keith Marcum ‘08 Paul Mason ‘56

Jeff McBrayer ‘73 and Brenda McBrayer John McClain ‘81 and Becky McClain

Ken McCleary ‘83 and Jonnie McCleary

Tom McCormick ‘91

Jeff McCreary ‘79 HD ‘04 and Syndii McCreary

Shirley McDonald

Lantz McElroy ‘88 and Cynthia McElroy

Tim McGrath ‘80 and Robyn McGrath

Walt McIndoo ‘56

Laney Meis

Karl Menke ‘81 and Stephanie Menke

Anthony P. Miller

Brad Miller ‘94 and Angela Miller

J. R. Milne ‘86 and Lisa Milne

John Minor ‘91 and Christine Minor

Darin Moody ‘87 HD ‘19 and Alison Bates

Betty Moore

Joe Moser ‘56 and Judy Moser

Nena Moss

Robert Munyon ‘75 and Debra Munyon

Bob Murray ‘64 and Connie Murray

Brent Mutti ‘96 and Inglill Mutti

Art Nelson ‘75 and Jo Ann Nelson

Martin Neuliep ‘78 and Patricia Pancioli

Bill Nicewanger ‘63

Niles Noblitt ‘73 HD ‘96 and Nancy Noblitt Mallory and Sonya North Pat Noyes ‘76 HD ‘16 and Cindy Noyes

Looking Skyward to Support the Future

Martin Neuliep, a 1978 computer science alumnus who along with his wife, Patricia Pancioli, joined the 1874 Heritage Society for their loyalty to Rose-Hulman. Martin and Pat share a love of the humanities, and their estate gift will support the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts as well as the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. Martin is a master principal cloud architect with Oracle and founder/president of General Analytics, a company that has spent more than 20 years building business intelligence applications to help businesses meet the increasing demands for technology solutions to foster long-term success.

Carla McFarland (right) passed along entrepreneurial advice to Rose-Hulman students and alumni while participating in last spring’s inaugural Sawmill Society Weekend.

Supporting Students’ Mental Health

Rose-Hulman friend and Sawmill Society Angel member, Carla McFarland recognizes the pressures that students feel throughout their college careers and appreciates the work that goes into earning a Rose-Hulman degree. That’s why she has established an endowed gift to support student mental health services, which has been a priority for the institute as it continues to expand services to meet student needs. The institute’s Sawmill Society is a group of alumni and others interested in developing students with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Giving Day Brings More Success

This was Rose-Hulman’s third Giving Day event. Each year has set institution records for most donations and donors contributing throughout one day. The 2021 event brought in $331,900 from 533 donors, while 2020 raised $320,590 from 450 donors.

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1874 Heritage Society continued

Kenneth Oberst ‘72 and Marjorie Oberst

Bill Olah ‘74 and Janet Olah

Steve O’Neill ‘63 and Jan O’Neill

David Orr ‘96 and Kara Orr

Bill and Jill Ovens

Bob Overpeck ‘57 and Marlene Overpeck

Mark Owens ‘72 and Jayne Owens

Norm Owens ‘78 and Aleta Owens

Adam Parin ‘02 and Krista Parin

Jack Parks ‘71 and Marypat Parks

Mike Patrick ‘75 and Brenda Patrick

Dennis Paustenbach ‘74 HD ‘07

Marjorie Pearce

Wolfgang Pelz ‘71 and Joyce Pelz

Sue Penrose

Christa Percopo*

Bill Perkins ‘60 and Phyllis Perkins

Gary Phipps ‘60

Dan Price ‘75 and Elise Price

David Price ‘86

Fred Queary ‘90 and Tina Queary

Gregory N. Ragle

John W. Ragle HD ‘89

Janet Raines

Arthur Rawlings ‘85 and Paula Rawlings

Nina M. Ray

Ron and Dotty Reehling

Steve Reiss ‘66 and Diane Reiss

Mark Renholzberger ‘82

Steve Reust ‘81 and Janet Reust

Gary Reynolds ‘63

Lynn Roberts ‘63 and Linda Roberts

Diane L. Robertson

Gib and Bernie Robinson

Dave Robinson ‘73 and Hazel Robinson

Keith and Diana Rockey

Doug Roof ‘69 and Karen Roof

Gerald Rose ‘57 and Margaret Rose

Bill Royer ‘64

Robert Royer ‘49

John Royse HD ‘00 and Peg Royse

Paul Rupprecht ‘80 and Cindy Rupprecht

Milt Sanders ‘58 and Valerie Sanders

Paul Scheibelhut ‘71 and Cynthia Scheibelhut

Gary and Judy Schomer

Bill Schott ‘74 and Mary Schott

Don and Susan Scott

Joseph Sereno ‘82 and Saundra Sereno

Kirk Shafer ‘83 and Christy Shafer

Don Simpson ‘57 HD ‘94

Mary K. Small

Brodie Smith ‘06 and Kelly Smith

Carter Smith ‘56 HD ‘92 and Phyllis Smith

Robert and Linda Smith

Troy Snider ‘82

John Snow ‘68 and Janet Snow

Pete Soller ‘83 and Rita Soller

Don Sparks ‘72 and Cindy Sparks

Dan Starr ‘75 and Kimberly Starr

Doug Stearley ‘79 and Kristine Stearley

Jeffrey Sterrett ‘83 and Suzie Sterrett

Rick Stiles ‘76 and Dauphine Stiles

Jim Story ‘73 and Cathy Story

Fred Strietelmeier ‘70 and Sondra Strietelmeier

Steve Sucher ‘76 and Barb Sucher

Naomi L. Summerlot

Ray Summerlot ‘74 and Debbie Summerlot

Jim Summers ‘62 and Isabel Summers

Chick Sweeney ‘72 and Aggie Sweeney

Petras Swissler ‘12

Gary Tate ‘58 and Carolyn Tate

Andrea Terrell

John Teskey ‘78 and Ruthann Teskey

Lawrence Thomas ‘57

Rosemary Thomas

Joe Thurston ‘64 and Lynn Thurston

Joe Tolsma ‘08

Eric Trueblood ‘92 and Jacqueline Trueblood

Jeffrey Tunis

Gary Tyrrell ‘90

Helen Tyrrell

Ron Vahle ‘56 and Kathleen Vahle John and Lynn VanEtten

Theresa Vonderschmitt

Rob VonStralendorff ‘83 and Andrea VonStralendorff

Joel Waldbieser ‘60 and Patricia Waldbieser

Ken Walter ‘83 and Mary Beth Walter

Dale Wedel ‘86 and Michele Wedel

Phil Weihl ‘77 and Cynthia Weihl

Erica Weiler ‘02

Tony Wellings ‘68 and Joyce Wellings

George West ‘84 and Mary Beth West

John West ‘79

Doug Wheaton ‘74 and Carla Wheaton Steve White ‘73

Dave Whiteley ‘78 and Donna Whiteley Chuck Wickersham ‘73 and Bonnie Wickersham

Matt Wiesenberg ‘78 and Denise Wiesenberg

David Wildemann ‘84 and Sue Wildemann

Tom Wilhoite ‘66 and Kathleen Wilhoite

Andy Williams ‘88 and Stacy Strawn Williams

Jacque Wilson ‘96 and Stacey Stumpf

Larry Wilson ‘59

Marilyn Winters

Cecil Witherbee ‘68 and Sherry Witherbee

Dave Wojahn ‘75 and Patricia Wojahn

Bobby Woolf ‘90

Thelma Worick

Xiaofeng Xu ‘95 and Xin Xu

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David Zabel ‘86 and Anne Zabel

Allen Snyder ‘87 and Lisa Snyder

Allen Snyder ‘05

Ben Zwissler ‘83 and Pam Zwissler

Roger Zygmunt

President’s G.O.L.D. Circle

Gold $5,000 and above

Tim Balz ‘17

Jake Beaty ‘12

Chad Conway ‘12

Julie Fisher ‘12

Tom Foulkes ‘15

Matt Iwema ‘13

Jen Jarvis ‘13

AJ Jordan ‘12

Steve Jugle ‘07 and Emily Asman Jugle ‘13

Caleb Kissel ‘16

Greg Laudick ‘12

Chris Lippelt ‘16

Mike McDonald ‘14

Alex Memering ‘15

Alex Mullans ‘13

Maddie Muncie ‘19

Jordan Nielson ‘12

Chris Olinger ‘15

James Pillischafske ‘14 and Catherine Pillischafske ‘14

Travis Tatlock ‘14

Kevin Trizna ‘16

Anna Vogel ‘12

Kevin Wells ‘12 Jedd Wilder ‘18

Silver $2,500 to

Koby Close ‘17

Alan Crague ‘12

Jake Dodd ‘15

Neil Dorsey ‘13 and Anna Dorsey ‘13

Morgan Dumm ‘12

$4,999

Garrett Meyer ‘14 and

Crystal Meyer ‘15

John Milner ‘15

Calvin Mlynarczyk ‘12 Matt Moravec ‘13

Eli Parker-Reyes ‘12

Matthew Persing ‘17

Melissa Schwenk ‘12

Kyle Washburn ‘17 Ty Wiggins ‘13

Bronze $1,000 to $2,499

Virginie Adams ‘12

Jep Cohen ‘12

David Cooper ‘14

Palmer Crampton ‘16 and Savannah Crampton ‘16 Josh Cribelar ‘14 Sheston Culpepper ‘20

Rain Dartt ‘15

Rick Dempsey ‘12

Shunfan Du ‘18

Tyler Duffy ‘16 Max Eboch ‘13

Emily Eckstein ‘13

Michael Ehrstein ‘13 Kameron Eisenhour ‘17

Noah Hamner ‘14 and Vania Hamner ‘14

Derek Hawn ‘13

Alec Houpt ‘14 Eric Kamer ‘13

Ben Katz ‘18

Matt Kennedy ‘12 Alex Kiesel ‘16

Anthony Korzeniewski ‘13 Logan Laflin ‘13

Casey Langdale ‘15

Mark Lasher ‘17

Alex Leversen ‘16 Chris Lui ‘16

Nathan Mendel ‘12

Alyse Mueller ‘13

Ryan Meyer ‘15

Joe Monhaut ‘16 Geoffrey Ong ‘14

Cory Pardieck ‘14

Tom Ringe ‘14

Tyler Rockwood ‘16

Angelica Rodriguez ‘15

Stephan Roessler ‘13 Phil Scherer ‘12

Nathan Shumway ‘13 Andrew Siegle ‘13 Sam Sobczak ‘16

Jeremiah Edwards ‘13

Eric Fiedeldey ‘12

Kris France ‘16

Matt Hein ‘12

Brianna Kalous ‘13

Kylie McCollum ‘15 Brian McHugh ‘14

Micah Aldrich ‘12

Alex Alvarez ‘14

Caitlin Anderson ‘13

Spencer Carver ‘13

Kiana Caston ‘19

Jordan Chipka ‘13 Nick Chute ‘16 Creasy Clauser ‘13

Annual Giving Circles

Herman Moench Circle

$25,000 and above

Jerry Badger ‘62

Darleen Bakken

Ed Brett ‘83 and Lorna Brett

Morg Bruck ‘69 and Nancy Bruck

Jeff Brugos ‘66

Phil Carter ‘66 and Sue Carter

Mike Chaney ‘81 and Kathy Chaney

John Chinn ‘56 and Jane Chinn

Jeremy Clarke ‘09 and Cynthia Clarke

Andrew Conru ‘90

Carl Cook HD ‘15 and Marcy Cook

Bob Crowell ‘84 and Dee Crowell

Tom Dinkel ‘72 HD ‘15 and Susie Dinkel

Mike Donoghue ‘82

Jack Farr ‘75 HD ‘99 and Sonya Farr

Jack Fenoglio ‘59 and Margo Fenoglio

Tom Foulkes ‘15

David Freshour ‘74 and Nancy Freshour

Max and Jackie Gibson

Greg Gibson ‘84 HD ‘17 and Amy Gibson

Gene Glass ‘49*

Jim Graham ‘72 and Cheryl Graham

Elmer Guerri ‘65 and Deanna Guerri

Paul Hannah ‘67 and Susan Hannah

Vickie Hannig

Larry Hartley ‘61 and Marlene Hartley

Jim Hayhurst ‘64 and Katie Hayhurst

Bob Hillis ‘69 HD ‘13 and Jenny Hillis

Dave Hoecker ‘69 and Susan Hoecker

Dan and Christine Hopkins

David Kelton ‘67 and Mary Kelton

Ralph Kirkpatrick ‘74 and Joyce Kirkpatrick

Samuel Kowal ‘55

Roger LaCosse ‘71 and Linda LaCosse

Bob Lenich ‘81 and Jennifer Lenich

Ray Lepp ‘63 and Penny Lepp

Carla McFarland

Mike McKee ‘84 and JoAnne McKee

Dave Mitchell*

Jerry Mitchell*

Greg Muse ‘82 and Beth Muse

Greg Myers ‘80 and Gertrude Myers

Cindy Neels

Niles Noblitt ‘73 HD ‘96 and Nancy Noblitt

Pat Noyes ‘76 HD ‘16 and Cindy Noyes

Dee Pietrzak

John W. Ragle HD ‘89

Gary Reynolds ‘63

John Royse HD ‘00 and Peg Royse

Dustin Sapp ‘01 and Shelley Sapp

Don Simpson ‘57 HD ‘94

Troy Snider ‘82

John Swearingen ‘81 and Anne Swearingen

Erin and Douglas Thieme

Lawrence Thomas ‘57

Jim Umpleby ‘80 HD ‘16 and Katherine Umpleby

John Walden ‘62 and Norma Walden

Bill Welch*

Marty Wessler ‘87 and Leslie Wessler

Steve White ‘73

Jedd Wilder ‘18

Robert and Robin Wilder

Emma Fitzpatrick ‘15 Ryan Fontana ‘17 Chiarra Franklin ‘19 Matt Fuson ‘13

Scott Gallmeier ‘12

Jonathon Gissentanner ‘13

Aaron Golliver ‘16 Max Grove ‘12 Darren Haffner ‘12 JD Hall ‘12

John MacAslan ‘14

Grant Madinger ‘13 and Katie Madinger ‘13

Garrett Manship ‘17

Steve Marczak ‘12

Audrey Martin ‘12 Jenna Martinek ‘14

Lindsay McCarty ‘12 Ben McNees ‘13 Luke Mehringer ‘12

Brian Soller ‘15 Charles Statler ‘17

Justin Swadling ‘12 Petras Swissler ‘12 Louis Vaught ‘15 Coleman Weaver ‘21 Alex Weissenfels ‘15 Alex White ‘14 Austin Yates ‘17 Yue Zhang ‘14

Recognizing annual gifts of $250 or more from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. (A complete listing of all donors can be found by visiting the Rose-Hulman website at www.rose-hulman.edu/honorrollofdonors.)

Nathan Wright ‘88 and Elizabeth Wright Ben Zwissler ‘83 and Pam Zwissler

Hulman Circle

$10,000 to $24,999

Christine Bach ‘00 and Mike Bach ‘99

Alison Bailey ‘03 and Andrew Medico Jim Baumgardt ‘70 HD ‘10 and Sharon Baumgardt

Nelson Baxter ‘71 and Donna Baxter

Brad Bechtel ‘92

Abigail Bennett ‘10

Bob Bright ‘57 HD ‘01 and Shirley Bright

Bob and Jo Brown

Rob Buxton ‘01 and Erica Buxton ‘02

Pat Cahill ‘67 and Mary Cahill

Paul Chen ‘66

Martin and Kristin Cless

Tonya Combs ‘01 and Phillip Combs

Bob Connon ‘73 and Dana Connon

Rob and Tammy Coons

Janet and David Cooper Karen DeGrange

Matt Ellis ‘05 and Victoria Ellis ‘06

Mac Fehsenfeld ‘52 HD ‘95 and Nancy Fehsenfeld

Janice Fellows

Bill Fenoglio ‘61 HD ‘87 and Stephanie Salter

Steve Gillman ‘79 and Cynthia Gillman

Janet Grube

Bryan Hales ‘93 and Holly Hales

Jeff Harrison ‘89

Will Holland ‘65 HD ‘96 and Jean Holland

Frank Huff ‘60 and Linda Huff

Don Ings ‘70 HD ‘99 and Jeanne Ings Chris Inman ‘00

John Jacobi ‘69 and Jane Jacobi

Scott Jaeger ‘89 and Tana Jaeger

Charlie Key ‘07 and Caroline Key ‘06

Frank Levinson ‘03 and Becky Levinson ‘05 Amy Matsuda

Tom McPherron ‘58 and Sharon McPherron

Tom Merrill ‘71 and Jane Merrill

Brent Mewhinney ‘84 and Rhonda Mewhinney

Warren Mickens ‘77 HD ‘99 and Joyce Mickens

Darin Moody ‘87 HD ‘19 and Alison Bates

Kedar Murthy ‘84 and Sai-Krupa Das

Jonathan Nall ‘98 and Dawn Nall ‘99

Ed Oblon ‘84 and Beth Oblon

Allen and Deborah Olinger

Mark Pierce ‘75 and Connie Pierce

Bill Posey ‘88

Dan Price ‘75 and Elise Price

Janet Raines

Chip Ray ‘86 and Beth Ray

Lynn Roberts ‘63 and Linda Roberts

Randy Robertson ‘73 and Maryanne Robertson

Bob Schacht ‘72 and Yvonne Schacht

Mike Schipper ‘82 and Joanna Brell Rod Schrader ‘84 and Kim Schrader

Norm and Dana Schuld

Mark Schulz ‘76 and Hui Suk Schulz

Don and Susan Scott

Chuck Sigman ‘80 and Betsy Sigman John Sparks ‘81

Douglas Stewart Ruth Stone

Greg Swinehart ‘83 and Mitra Walter Joe Thurston ‘64 and Lynn Thurston Chris Trapp ‘86 and Christine Trapp Kevin Turpin ‘83 and Cathy Turpin Sally Vance

Doug Winner ‘74 and Elaine Winner

Cecil Witherbee ‘68 and Sherry Witherbee Allen Wright ‘64 and Carla Wright

Danlin Xiang ‘97 and Michelle Cheng ‘96 Founders

Carl Bals ‘52 and Margaret Bals

Rob Banerjee ‘78 and Kathy Banerjee

Michael Bennett ‘73 and Marcha Bennett

Fred Henize and Linda Boatman Henize Al Bosley ‘53 and Betty Bosley

John and Susan Bowers

Cash Canfield ‘94 and Mayme Canfield

Recognizing young alumni 10-year cumulative giving through June 30, 2022.

Nate Carlson ‘07 and Naphtali Carlson

Bert Combs

Andrew Compton ‘07 and Melissa Grette-Compton ‘07

Lawrence Cuneo

Rob Doti ‘86 and Mary Doti

Gary Eck ‘78 and Marlene Eck

Tony Figg ‘68 and Jeanie Figg

Bill Fleenor ‘70 and Judy Fleenor

Kevin Gibbs ‘02 and Jen Gibbs ‘02

Jim Gilman ‘74 HD ‘11 and Jeffri Gilman

David Grubb ‘82 and Sharon Grubb

Linda Hahn

Tomoko Hamada and Richard Draper

Bob Harrison ‘70

Jeff and Candy Havens

Paul Heit ‘80

Bill Heller ‘83

Tom Heller ‘04 and Julie Heller

LaDonna Howard

Jen Jarvis ‘13

Steve Jugle ‘07 and Emily Asman Jugle ‘13

Bob Kemp ‘81 and Marie Kemp

Ernest Kuehl and Dolores De Meyere

Matt Kuester ‘00 and Lexy Kuester

Pete Lanham ‘57 and Anne Lanham

Cliff Lewis ‘69 and Anette Lewis

Andy Markowitz ‘11 and Sara Markowitz ‘11

Tom McCormick ‘91

Bill McNiece ‘73

Jon Moehlmann ‘70 and Susan Moehlmann

Nolan and Tricia Morehouse

Linda Mussallem and Mike Mussallem ‘74 HD ‘99

Brent Mutti ‘96 and Inglill Mutti

Mark Nagy ‘80 and Gulmira Nagy

Dick Neal ‘77 and Linda Neal

Bill Olah ‘74 and Janet Olah

Paul Palmer ‘89

Wayne Patrick ‘70

Dana Peirson ‘06 and Jonathan Peirson

Randy Potts ‘71 and Janet Potts

Dave and Deborah Purdy

Ken Roberts ‘88 and Kate Roberts

Dave Robinson ‘73 and Hazel Robinson

Barry Schneider ‘90 and Verna Schneider

Mark Schuld ‘91 and Suzanne Schuld

Steven Schuld

Alice Schwartz

Al Shipp ‘78 and Julie Shipp

Rolan and Lynn Shomber

Carter Smith ‘56 HD ‘92 and Phyllis Smith

Russ Sparks ‘70 and Peggy Sparks

Shane Stanford ‘00 and Ana Witaszczyk ‘99

Robert Stone ‘86

Fred Strietelmeier ‘70 and Sondra Strietelmeier

Tim Sublette ‘95 and Dianne Sublette

Jim Summers ‘62 and Isabel Summers

Amy and Brian Timberman

Joe Tomlinson ‘69 and Peggy Tomlinson

Jeff Trang ‘83 and Dianna Trang

Anna Vogel ‘12

Glenn and Caroline Walsh

Ken Walter ‘83 and Mary Beth Walter

Scott Webb ‘90

Kevin Wells ‘12

Alan Welton ‘66

Floyd Yager ‘89 and Kristin Yager

Trustees Circle

$2,500 to $4,999

Will Ackerly ‘04

Dana and Sophia Ackerly

Cecil Ambuehl ‘58

Mark Bailey ‘76 and Julia Bailey

John Bailey

James Bailey and Joycelyn Atchison

Tim Balz ‘17 and Sarah Balz

Bryan Bell ‘89

Anthony Benik ‘02 and Amanda Benik ‘01

Chris Biggers ‘05

Greg Blachut ‘11

Steve Blair ‘91 and Jennifer Blair

Jason Bork ‘95 and Pam Bork

Supporting Student Success

Ben and Pam Zwissler are among new members of the 1874 Heritage Society after creating a charitable gift annuity to build scholarship opportunities in hopes that Rose-Hulman students have the same benefits and opportunities that the couple has enjoyed. They have graciously supported the institute through annual giving since Ben earned a mechanical engineering degree in 1983.

Kurt Breischaft ‘91 and Rhonda Breischaft

Todd Brown ‘91 and Wendy Brown Ron Brunner ‘52 and Patti Brunner Brian Caruso ‘06 and Katy Caruso ‘06 Jennifer Chagnon ‘02 and Armands Chagnon Steve Charlton ‘64 and Sue Charlton

Jim and Susie Colligan

Michael and Debra Collins Dick Conard ‘70 and Joan Conard Heather Creelman

Tim Daniel ‘81 and Gabrielle Halko Wes Davis ‘87 and Jennifer Davis

Wayne and Angela Dennison

Peter Doenges ‘69 and Vicki Doenges Nathan Edwards ‘78

Lucas Elliott ‘01 and Wendy Elliott Becky Englehart

Kent Erb ‘77 and Bobbi Erb Clay Fette ‘99 and Danielle Fette Steve and Kathy Fleschner Jack Foltz ‘57 HD ‘99 and Dottie Foltz Phil and Traci Fontana John Frischkorn ‘65 and Martha Frischkorn Don Gibson ‘83 and Lisa Gibson Steve Goble ‘71

Elliot Goodman ‘07 and Jessica Slack Jereme Greenblott ‘96

Sean Griggs ‘88 and Denise Griggs Pete and Donna Gustafson

Michael Haughney ‘07 and Stacey Haughney Erik Hayes ‘97 and Mel Hayes Greg Henneke ‘75 and Martha O’Connor Josh Hertz ‘04 and Mandy Wegner Hertz Ken Hollingsworth ‘59 and Sue Hollingsworth

Jed Holt ‘70 and Nettie Holt Cory Howell ‘05

Dave Hussung ‘65 and Beth Hussung Ron Jennings ‘60 and Joan Jennings

Ray Jirousek ‘70 and Peggy Jirousek*

Sam Jordan ‘70 and Yoko Jordan Eleanor and Thomas Jugle

Mark and Julie Kadnar

Gary Kelm ‘73 and Margaret Kelm

Paul Koch ‘77 and Raye Koch

Greg Laudick ‘12

Cary and Norma Laxer

Dan Lenz ‘66 and Shirley Lenz

Alyssa Lobo ‘99 and Colin Lobo

John McKeon ‘75 and Nancy McKeon

Greg Michael ‘69 and Barbara Michael

Jay Moorman ‘94 and Lisa Moorman

Joe Moser ‘56 and Judy Moser

Scott Mottonen ‘87 and Mary Mottonen

George and Sarah Novosel

Mike Olson ‘97

Dick Osburn ‘67 and Ruth Osburn

Christa Percopo*

Craig Pohlman ‘00

Mary and Shelton Poland

Paul Price ‘87 and Kelley Price Bridget Revier ‘04 and Matt Erickson

Brian Rogers ‘99 and Kathryn Rogers ‘99

Sarah Sanborn ‘04

Becky Schad ‘99 and Ryan Schad

Dave Schluneker ‘08 and Alex Schluneker ‘08

Mike Schneider ‘78 and Amy Schneider

Renee Schwecke ‘98 and Scot Coffey

Dick Shallcross ‘70 and Gail Shallcross

Scott Slisher ‘94 and Michelle Slisher

Hugh Sutherland ‘79

Jim Tang ‘73 and Edie Tang

LaMarr Taylor ‘03 and Bruna Taylor

Dave Thomas ‘57 and Carolyn Thomas

Mike Till ‘03 and Sarah Till ‘03

Andrew Twarek ‘05 and Aimee Twarek

Daniel Unger ‘05 and Bridget Unger ‘05

Mike Van Stone ‘86 and Teresa Van Stone

Jack Wickham ‘80 and Beth Wickham

Ron Wolenty ‘78 and Barbara Wolenty

John Woods ‘73 and Connie Woods

Bobby Woolf ‘90

Kathryn and John Zao

GuoQing and Shanbo Zhao

Provosts Circle $1,000 to $2,499

James and Denise Acomb

Nick Adams ‘75 and Mary Adams

Todd Adams ‘96 and Jill Adams

Virginie Adams ‘12

Jameel Ahmed and Christine Buckley

Mishima Alam ‘03 and Vikas Kumar

Matt Albert ‘04 and Jessica Albert ‘04

John Andersen ‘78 and Carol Andersen

Wes Armstrong ‘06 and Heather Armstrong

Trevor Arnold ‘90 and Heidi Pak-Arnold

Adam AufderHeide ‘01

Scott Bagwell ‘80 and Kathy Bagwell

Carol Bailey

Robert Bailey

Fred Baker ‘90 and Susan Baker

Craig Baker ‘95 and Melissa Baker

Jim Baker ‘71 and Mary Addison Baker

Denny Barker ‘09 and Anna Barker

Jim Barr ‘73

Jeff Barton ‘66 and Dixie Barton

Ryan Barton ‘01 and Kelli Barton

Tony and Patricia Bauernfeind

Bill Bayles ‘77 and Linda Bayles

Kyle Beaty ‘10

Alan Bechtel ‘64 and Martha Bechtel

Victor Beghini HD ‘89 and Anna Mae Beghini

John and Avis Beitz

Patrick and Janet Benedicto

Rusty Berg ‘07

Larry Berger ‘60 and Jackye Berger

Jim and Pam Bertoli

Bill Bess ‘66 and Sandra Bess

Steve Blair ‘70 and Jane Blair

Scott Blonigen ‘86 and Mary Blonigen

Chuck Boesenberg ‘70 and Nancy Boesenberg

Doug and Lisa Boyer

Nik Bradley ‘66 and Nancy Bradley

Steve and Jillian Brady

Randy Braker ‘81 and Priscilla Braker

Chris Bratten ‘03

Jack Braun ‘66 and Elizabeth Braun

John Bray ‘67 and Nancy Bray

Ben Brown ‘98 and Jeannette Brown

Christopher Brown ‘02

Tim Brown ‘82 and Eileen Brown

Hal and Linda Brown

Dennis Brylow ‘96 and Petra Brylow

Peter Bryson ‘02

Neil and Nancee Bryson

Scott and Phyllis Buchta

Ken Bueg ‘73 and Lynn Bueg

Jeff Bumgardner ‘04

Jeff Burgan ‘77 and Carol Burgan

Dave Burgner ‘72 and Deborah Burgner

Sheila Burke and Joe Alvord

Edward and Janet Burnham

Thomas and Margret Burns

John Butwin ‘81

Doug Byrer ‘85 and Elisa Byrer

Joe Cahill ‘71 and Lucy Cahill

Dale Campau ‘79

Pete Canalia ‘65 and Claudia Canalia

Doug Carlton ‘84

Jason Carlyle ‘98 and Ann Carlyle

Caroline Carvill

Sherman and Maria Chancellor

Steven Chase ‘11

Zhibing Chen ‘99

Leonard Clark ‘97 and Jennifer Clark

Al Cleek ‘64 and Mary Ann Cleek

Koby Close ‘17

Steve Collier ‘66 and Elizabeth Jones

Bill Collins ‘69 and Deanna Collins

Chris Collison ‘82 and Debbie Collison

Beverley and Marian Compton

Dale Conroy ‘92 and Dawn Conroy

Tom Copeland ‘62 and Michale Copeland

Terry Corbin ‘70

Nick Corkill ‘09 and Amanda Corkill ‘10

Dan Costenaro ‘01 and Michelle Costenaro ‘01

Ryan Crisel ‘02 and Joy Hsu

Ryan Cross ‘02 and Ashley Cross

Hal Cultice ‘48 and Jo Cultice

Tom Curry ‘67 and Carla Curry

Paul Curtin ‘80 and Alison Curtin

Kellie Cutler

Roderick Daebelliehn ‘89 and Jana Daebelliehn

Willie Daffron ‘89 and Monika Daffron

Rob and Lori Davignon

Matt and Sharon Davis

De Day ‘03 and Alicia Day ‘03

Steve Decker ‘77 and Drue Decker

Phil Dees

Sarah Dempsey ‘10

Dan Denlinger ‘74 and Becky Denlinger

Dennis Dierckman ‘75 and Joan Dierckman

Gerry Dinkel ‘68 and Jean Dinkel

Jake Dodd ‘15

Hank Doherty ‘79 and Dwan Doherty

Matt Donk ‘90 and Kristan Donk

Gary Dougan ‘73 and Jan Dougan

Brian Dougherty ‘93 and Heidi Dougherty

Randy Drew ‘68 and Sandy Drew

Bill Dudley ‘65

Julie and Chuck Dugger

David and Aileen Eckert

Charles and Jean Ellestad

Laura Elliott

John Elzufon ‘68 and Lena Elzufon

Andrew Emly ‘10 and Ellen Emly ‘13

Tom Enneking ‘77 and Sherri Enneking

George Ernest ‘78 and Dereva Ernest

Matt Ervin ‘00 and Ann Ervin ‘01

Garyne Evans ‘92 and Michele Evans

Bob Failing ‘52 and Marlene Failing

Sandra Fairchild-Miller

Brett Fathauer ‘91 and Lora Fathauer

Mark Federle ‘85 and Michele Federle

Eric Fiedeldey ‘12

Jerry Finley ‘71 and Michaelene Finley

James FioRito ‘04

Julie Fisher ‘12 and Eric Fisher

Dick Foltz ‘66 and Sue Foltz

James Forbess and Karen Kushner

Dean Ford ‘72 and Claudia Ford

Al Forsaith ‘52 and Nancy Forsaith

Vince Foushee ‘80 and Linda Foushee

David Frampton ‘90 and Julie Frampton

Gordon Francis ‘66 and Jacki Francis

Mike Francis ‘65 and Marty Francis

Chiarra Franklin ‘19

Rob Fransham ‘78 and Vicky Fransham Jim Freudenberg ‘78 and Anna Stefanopoulou

Denny Fritz ‘68 and Adele Fritz

Bob Froetscher ‘80 and Janet Froetscher

Jack Gaughan ‘58 and Cynthia Gaughan

Larry Geier ‘72 and Kimberly Geier

Greg Gemmer ‘80 and Lynn Gemmer

Tony George HD ‘03 and Laura George David and Kim Gibson

Long-Lasting Impact

Lisa Gibson

Jim Gidcumb ‘76 and Cathy Gidcumb

Joe Gladden ‘61 and Mary Gladden

Clifford and Lisa Godiner

Steven Goetz ‘96 and Riki Banerjee

Kyle Gossman ‘04 and Stephanie Gossman

Greg Gotwald ‘01 and Lindsay Gotwald

Michael Gough ‘07 and Jill Gough

David and Michele Gough

Patrick Grace ‘00 and Kelley Grace

Joe Grafe ‘69 and Karen Grafe

Jeannie and Thomas Graham

Andrew Gray ‘99 and Trish Gray

Paul Gross ‘03

Jeremy Haefele ‘07 and Maggie Haefele Mike Haley ‘69 and Margaret Haley

Gene and Betsey Hall

Patricia Hallagan

Wes Hamilton ‘96 and Kelly Hamilton

Bill Hamman ‘76 and Kathy Hamman

John Hanger ‘87 and Jennifer Hanger

Lowell Hardwick ‘65 and Jennifer Hardwick

Steve Hartpence ‘70 and Corliss Hartpence

Mike Haughney ‘75 and Theresa Haughney

Dylan Havard ‘05 and Tammy Havard

Bob Heavin ‘73

Jim and Pam Hegarty

Jennifer Hepp ‘04 and Mark Hepp

Alyssa Hill ‘00 and Chris Hill

Rob Hochstetler ‘91 and Linda Hochstetler

Mike Hoffa ‘90 and Cynthia Hoffa

Dave Hoggatt ‘81 and Elizabeth Hoggatt

Dan Hohne ‘99 and Nellie Hohne ‘99

Maggie Holmes

John Hoppe ‘75

Spencer House ‘94 and Jennifer House

Greg Howell ‘85

Justin Hutchings ‘07

Darryl Huyett ‘72 and Clara Huyett Neil Irwin ‘63 and Michele Irwin Jim Jacobi ‘95 and Christy Jacobi Rob Janes ‘68

Bob and Cheryl Jeffryes

Nathan Jenniges ‘98 and Sarah Jenniges

Bob Johnson* ‘52 and Diane Johnson

Frank and Ellen Johnson

Diane Johnson

Warren Jones ‘52 and Janet Jones

Dave Jordan ‘71 and Mary Jordan

Jeff Justus ‘78

Brianna Kalous ‘13

Jason Karlen ‘92 and Kelly Karlen

Jennifer and AJ Kenzor

Gayle and Helen King

Norm Klein ‘72 and Teri Klein

Ken Kopecky ‘72 and Susan Kopecky Bruce Kopf ‘64 and Susan Kopf

Ed Krome ‘71 and Mary Krome

Bob Kylander ‘46

Ashvin Lad ‘96

Terry LaGrange ‘83 and Kim LaGrange

Jim Lane ‘66 and Catherine Lane

Kevin Lanke ‘97 and Steph Lanke

John Lasswell ‘77 and Ruth Laswell

Roger and Gretchen Lautzenheiser

Aaron and Kristie Ledbetter

Martin Leppert ‘01

Wei Li ‘97 and Genfa Wu

Bill Lindstaedt ‘86

Scott Linn ‘82 and Joy Linn Chris Lippelt ‘16

Gengyang Liu and Xiaona Qiu

Tracey Lockhart ‘02 and Nathan Lockhart ‘02

Bob Lovell ‘63 and Carolyn Lovell

Richard Luedemann ‘79 and Joy Luedemann

John Lynn ‘66 and Roxann Lynn

Larry Lynn ‘69 and Carol Lynn

Aaron Sunil Dev

Billy MacLeod ‘05

Martin Malberg ‘95

Mike Mann ‘77 and Theresa Mann

Joe Marietta ‘00 and Andrea Marietta

Mike Markowski ‘78 and Diane Norman

Gene Marsh ‘85 and Zi Marsh

Jeff Martin ‘78 and Candace Martin Paul Mason ‘56

Tom and Sandy Mason Ed Masuoka ‘55

Jerry Matthews ‘77 and Sandy Matthews

Jeff McCreary ‘79 HD ‘04 and Syndii McCreary

Michael McCullough ‘81 and Becky McCullough

Tim McGrath ‘80 and Robyn McGrath

Philip and Holiday McKiernan

Kent McLaughlin ‘77 and Joan Kram

Colleen McLaughlin

Howard and Katherine McLean

Foster McMasters ‘70

Bill McNabb ‘83

Thad Mead ‘95 and Cathy Mead

Christopher Meyer ‘04 and Jennifer Meyer

Matt Millington ‘99 and Lauren Millington Bill Mills ‘91 and Carla Mills

Spencer and Gay Minear

David Moeller ‘57 and Pat Moeller

Eric Monhaut ‘06 and Tiffany Monhaut

Jeff Moore ‘83 and Lisa Moore

Larry Morgan ‘64 and Leanna Morgan

Tom Morris ‘68 and Sara Morris

Everett Moseman ‘50 and Faye Moseman

Mike Mueller ‘75 and Cheryl Mueller

Robert Munyon ‘75 and Debra Munyon

Byron Myers ‘68 and Margaret Myers

Jeff Myers ‘87 and Kelly Myers

Bill Nagel ‘00 and Sara Nagel

Santhana Naidu

Tricia Nazar and Stephen Wlodarski

Martin Neuliep ‘78 and Patricia Neuliep

John Newlin ‘69 and Kristina Newlin

John Newlin ‘43

Bradley Newman ‘84 and Sonia Newman

Bill Nicewanger ‘63

Don Niedringhaus ‘61

Kelly Noel ‘02 and Hans Noel

Alumnus Kedar Murthy (CHE, 1984) and his wife, Sai-Krupa Das, appreciate how education can impact lives and have established a scholarship to support future chemical engineering students. The son of doctorate biochemists, Murthy sought a closeknit, supportive and compassionate college to pave his own pathway in STEM. “Rose-Hulman was ideal for me. I learned to be inquisitive and realize that there may be several options to answering problems. The key is coming up with the best solution for each particular problem you encounter,” said Murthy. That’s what he does as the chief commercial officer of Nuvera Fuel Cells, a Boston-based company that’s focused on powering widespread fuel cell vehicle adoption and is committed to helping create zero-emission transportation solutions for a wide variety of applications. Meanwhile, Das is a professor at Tufts University. Murthy’s commitment to Rose-Hulman includes his current service as president of the institute’s Alumni Advisory Board. “Rose-Hulman is a special place with a special group of alumni that are committed to helping support the college in achieving its important mission,” he said.

Building on a Civil Engineering Legacy

Thanks to his Rose-Hulman education, Marty Wessler (CE, 1987) has established a reputation for developing wastewater collection systems and treatment projects that are solving problems for communities and their citizens throughout the Midwest. Marty serves as a mentor for the Sawmill Society. He and his wife, Leslie, have established the Wessler Engineering Scholarship Fund to support junior and senior civil engineering students who are interested and study water resource management. “Rose-Hulman provided me with a fantastic education. The things I learned during my four years there have influenced my career,” said Marty, chief executive officer of Wessler Engineering, which has offices in Indianapolis and throughout Indiana and Ohio. The company was founded by Marty’s father, Melvin. “Rose-Hulman well prepared me to follow in my father’s footsteps. I have grown to appreciate that more every year,” said Marty.

Kevin Nordt and Mary Kulas

Mike Norris* ‘77

David Olivencia ‘94 and Yesenia Olivencia

Cole Osburn

Mike Osburn

Randy Overdorf ‘65

Mark Owens ‘72 and Jayne Owens

James and Deborah Parker

Mike Patrick ‘75 and Brenda Patrick

Jami Patterson

Richard Payonk ‘86 and Kymberli Payonk

David Perek ‘07

Bill Perkins ‘60 and Phyllis Perkins

Matthew Persing ‘17

Michael Persinger ‘81 and Kimberly Persinger

Mike Peters ‘79 and Kathy Peters

David and Barbara Phelan

Gary Phipps ‘60

Chris Piedmonte ‘85 and Beth Piedmont

Gary Pohl ‘85 and Tonya Pohl

Jon Pohlman ‘04 and Kate Pohlman

Ross Poland ‘07 and Stephanie Poland

Frank Popoff HD ‘88 and Jean Popoff

David Price ‘86

Dave Rader and Concetta DePaolo

Steve Rammelsberg ‘86

Bob Randolph ‘56 and Dot Randolph

George Rapp HD ‘93 and Peggy Rapp

William Ray

Curtis and Karen Reid

Duane Reinholt ‘86 and Allyson Reinholt

Steve Reiss ‘66 and Diane Reiss

Christopher and Karen Reynolds

Jonathan Rich ‘95 and Alice Rich

Monte Riggs ‘69 and Lynne Riggs

Clay Robbins HD ‘06 and Amy Robbins

Eric and Naja Robinson

Timothy Robinson and Margaret Matthews

Joyce Robinson

Jeremy Roehm ‘02

Tom Roetker ‘80 and Terri Roetker

Robert Royer ‘49

Mark Salzbrenner ‘77 and

Tamara Salzbrenner

Kathleen Sanborn

Joel Sanders ‘72

Milt Sanders ‘58 and Valerie Sanders

Robert and Penny Schafer

Paul Scheibelhut ‘71 and Cynthia Scheibelhut

Dave and Jennifer Schmidt

Steve Schmitz ‘07 and Shana Diez

Gary and Judy Schomer

Michael Schoumacher ‘10 and Denise Schoumacher ‘10

Robert and Rebecca Schoumacher

Eric Schue ‘07 and Ashtin Schue

Bob Schukai ‘86 and Linda Rowley

Tony Schy ‘92 and Cheryl Schy

John and Roberta Scroggins

Christopher Seawood ‘96 and Krista Cloutier

Yosi Shibberu

Greg Shutske ‘71 and Maria Markovich

Tony Simmons ‘70 and Bridget Simmons

Marcella Slack

Tom Sliwa ‘85

Jeff Smirz ‘70 and Lisa Smirz

Sherm and Ruth Smith

Brodie Smith ‘06 and Kelly Smith

Jeff Smith ‘03

Josh Smith ‘04 and Ashlee Smith

Kendal Smith ‘81

Larry Smith ‘75 and Martha Smith

Ricky Solotke ‘06

Edward Spangler ‘71 and Lynn Spangler

Ken Spicklemire ‘74 and Melody Spicklemire

Mike Sprague ‘62 and Brenda Sprague

Edward Spyhalski ‘81

Rick Stamper ‘85 and Anne Stamper

Bob Stearley ‘57 and Helen Stearley

Chip Stein ‘87 and Melissa Stein

Marty Stembel ‘92

Jeffrey Sterrett ‘83 and Suzie Sterrett

John Stineman ‘64 and Kathy Stineman

Todd Stout ‘07 and Ashley Stout

John Straigis ‘99 and Mandi Straigis ‘01

Steve Stroder ‘80 and Betty Stroder

Brian Stuart ‘84 and Mary Stuart

Tom Stuebe ‘67 and Sara Stuebe

Kevin and Kathy Sutterer

Chick Sweeney ‘72 and Aggie Sweeney

Matthew Talbert ‘99 and Ann Talbert ‘99

Tom Tarzian ‘68 HD ‘99 and Cathy Tarzian Travis Tatlock ‘14

Alan and Mary Taylor

Joshwa Thangadurai and Arthy Joshwa

Michael Thomas ‘00

Andrew Tochterman ‘01 and Sarah Tochterman

Darrell Tom and Dayle Rosa-Tom Jim Toone ‘76 and Nancy Toone

Jessica Toth Long ‘09 and Brandon Long Chris Trummel ‘76 and Betty Trummel

Gary Tucker ‘76

John Turner ‘75 and Nancy Turner Joe Tynan ‘66 and Nancy Tynan Bob Uhlmansiek ‘68 and Nancy Uhlmansiek

Charlie Vana ‘10

Dennis VandenBrink ‘78 and Nancy VandenBrink

David and Melissa VanDerHulst Roger VanDerSnick ‘85

Jim and Claudia Varga Louis Vaught ‘15 Igor Vinogradov ‘96 Bob Vogenthaler ‘68 and Patricia Vogenthaler Brian Wade ‘83

Lee and Gabi Waite Bob Walker ‘80 and Teresa Walker Rick Wamsher ‘74 and Joni Boston Roger Ward ‘71 and Marilyn Ward Kyle Washburn ‘17 Coleman Weaver ‘21 Eula Webb

Doug Weiser ‘90 and Lisa Weiser Chad Welch ‘97 and Alyson Welch Allan Wenzel ‘68 and Laurie Wenzel

Gordon West ‘67 and Patricia West Chris Wheatley ‘95 and Denise Wheatley Brett and Louisa Wickard

Ty Wiggins ‘13

Curt and Leslie Wilkinson Bert Williams ‘67 and Pat Williams George Williams ‘73 Jim Williams ‘71 and Donna Williams Greg Williby ‘98 and Elizabeth Williby

Devin Willis ‘82 and Brenda Willis

Mark and Claudia Willis Brian Wilson ‘87 and Marcia Wilson Brian and Phyllis Winkel

Jeff Withem ‘84 and Mary Lou Withem Matt Wolfe ‘82 and April Ann Jordan Mark Wolfe ‘83 and Joanna Wolfe

Daniel Wolodkiewicz ‘82 and Janet Wolodkiewicz Choi Wong ‘77 and Mee Wong Stan Woszczynski ‘80 and Laura Woszczynski Roger and Tong Wynn

Daniel Yergeau ‘89 and Agus Tirtowidjojo Angela Ying and John Ruhland

Mark and Sarah Yoder

Rob Zembrodt ‘97 and Sara Zembrodt ‘99

Deans Circle $500 to $999

Pronce Acker ‘91 and Amy Acker Jay Ahrens ‘91

Chris and Katie Aimone

Eric Aldridge ‘86 and Liza Aldridge

Kyle Allen ‘02 and Stephanie Allen George Allen ‘67 and Ann Collins John and Diane Altmix

John and Josephine Amory Ron Andrews ‘74 and Jane Andrews P. V. Archer ‘71 and Diane Archer Scott and Kristin Armstrong Yemi Arojojoye

Rae Azorandia ‘03

John Bailey ‘70 and Sherry Bailey

Brian Bajgrowicz ‘98 and Theresa Bajgrowicz

Stephen Baker

Brennan Banion ‘74 and Nanetta Banion

Liewei Bao ‘96

Mike Barbalas ‘77 and Lorina Barbalas

Jeremy Barton ‘04 and Janine Southard

Beth Bateman ‘99 and Avi Silterra

Tom Bauters

Thomas and Susan Bear

Rachel Becker

Casey Behringer ‘02 and Shannon Behringer

Mark Beitz ‘84 and Tammie Beitz

Chad Belschner ‘99 and Jamie Belschner

Patrick Berklich and Kelly Starr

Ronald and Noreen Bickel

Will Bishop ‘78 and Pamela Coget

John Blessinger

Chris Bodenhorn ‘80 and Lisa Bodenhorn

Bob Bohrman ‘51 and Harriet Bohrman

Greg Bolt ‘63 and Judith Bolt

Mitch Borcherding and Carol Valentine

Jack Borst ‘68 and Marge Borst

Jack Bott ‘61 and Susan Bott

Ron Bowman ‘86 and Laurie Joiner

John Brabender ‘81 and Marcia Brabender Patsy Brackin

Paul Brandenburg ‘77 and Margarete Brandenburg

Mark Brandt

Cody Brelage

David and Kathryn Brentlinger

Ryan and Karen Brimberry

Eric Brodeur ‘93 and Whitney Joondeph

Joe Bronnert ‘59

Rodney and Stacy Brooks

Gary Brown ‘77 and Rebecca Brown

Kurt Bryan and Frances Silta

Sue Budak

Chris Budo ‘17

Gary Bullock ‘75 and Patsy Bullock

Josh Burbrink ‘09 and Alison Burbrink

Gary Burdette ‘92 and Colleen Johnston-Burdette

Ken Burkhart ‘69 and Arta Burkhart

Scott Burwinkel ‘96

Tom Butwin ‘71 and Ann Marie Butwin

Jake and Erin Campbell

Russell and Susan Canning

David and Sandra Carr

Steve Carroll ‘68

George and Sylvia Carson

Jerrod Carter ‘91 and Joan Carter

Kiana Caston ‘19

Ethel Chiang and Glen Freimuth

Stephen and Jennifer Chick

Mark and Teresa Christiansen

Tim Cindric ‘90 HD ‘21 and Megan Cindric Mike Clayton ‘61 and Mary Clayton

Jason Clifford ‘04

Brian Coffenberry ‘81 and Laurie Coffenberry

Bob Coma ‘59 and Sylvia Coma

Bob Combs ‘70 and Raye Combs

Caige Comstock

Chad Conway ‘12

Don Corson ‘83 and Katie Corson

Andy Corsten ‘11

Rick Coveleskie ‘70 and Ellen Coveleskie

Cindy Cox

Palmer Crampton ‘16 and Savannah Crampton ‘16

John Crane ‘90

Bob Crisp ‘60

Bruce Crum ‘75 and JoAnn Crum Faith Cummins

Annual Giving Circles

Anthony and Diane Cutaia

Leonard Dattilo ‘96 and Gina Dattilo

Diana and Bob D’Avello

Steve Davidsen ‘75 and Susan Davidsen

Heidi Davidson ‘03 and James Davidson

Douglas Davis ‘78 and Nancy Davis

Lynn Degler

Matt DeVries ‘08 and Sami DeVries ‘08

Dwight Dively ‘80 and Susan Dively

Mike Dominik ‘76 and Jeanne Dominik

Neil Dorsey ‘13 and Anna Dorsey ‘13

Rick Dorsey ‘78 and Janis Dorsey

Bruce Dougan ‘76

Gail Dovalovsky

Craig and Carla Downing

James Drees ‘88

Ross Dring ‘62 and Pat Dring

Alan Droege ‘95 and Becki Droege

Matthew Drosos ‘11

Shunfan Du ‘18

Matt Durham ‘08

Bill and Trish Eccles

Jason and Angela Edgington

Michelle Einhorn ‘03

Kameron Eisenhour ‘17

Mike Engle ‘86 and Lynn Engle

Joel Ericson ‘02 and Amy Ericson

Bob Evans ‘78 and Janette Evans

Dave Evans ‘86

Liz Evans ‘13

Dave Fassburg ‘59 and Terry Fassburg

Rick and Susan Fassino

Jacob Fennell

Alex Fine ‘07 and Sarah Fine ‘08

Steve Finn

Dave Fischer ‘93 and Angel Fischer

Walt Flood ‘75

Tunji Folayan

Kenneth and Cathleen Folz

Ryan Fontana ‘17

Kevin Foor ‘96

Jim Forbes ‘67 and Susan Forbes

Eric Forster ‘90 and Joy Forster

Rick Foster ‘70 and Carol Foster

Bill Fox ‘78 and Kathy Fox

Kris France ‘16

Don Fread ‘74 and Cindy Fread

Pat Freeland ‘82 and Beth Freeland

John Fruth ‘82 and Joyce Fruth

Amy Funk

Mark and Susan Fuson

Douglas Gard ‘95 and Hilary Gard

Marshall Garino ‘61 and Ginny Garino

Kevin Geisler ‘13 and Amanda Geisler

Joan Geoffrion

Paul Georgas ‘77 and Elaine Georgas

Jim and Maria Geyer

Joseph Gold ‘03

Daniel Goodwin ‘08 and Keri Goodwin

Mars Gralia ‘64

Mike Green ‘72 and Betty Green

Vern Gross ‘61

Damon Ground ‘82 and Teri Ground

David Grubb

Tom Gruenholz ‘71 and Glenda Gruenholz

Bob Guzzo ‘72 and Paula Guzzo

Paul Haas ‘50 and Donetta Haas

Michael Habimana-Griffin ‘11

Tim Hachfeld ‘08

Doug Haldeman ‘73 and Diana Haldeman

Travis Hammond ‘00 and Suzanne Hammond

Darrell Hancock ‘85 and Kaz Hancock

Harold and Barbara Harpold

Daniel Harshbarger ‘95 and Holly Harshbarger

Amy Harshbarger

Dan Hasenwinkel ‘91 and Julie Hasenwinkel

Adam Haste ‘06

Karl Hauser ‘48

Robert Haynes ‘84 and Jacque Haynes

David and Lisa Heidlauf

Kerchen Heller

Sean and Amy Helliwell

Gene Helms ‘67 and Marilyn Helms

Steve Herrington ‘89 and Angela Herrington

Phyllis Higginbotham

Daily Hill ‘79 and Maryann Hill

Adam Hirsch ‘07 and Jen Hirsch ‘07

Jerrold and Holly Hochstedler

Greg Hoffman ‘86 and Judy Hoffman

Kent Holcomb ‘75 and Deborah Holcomb Al and Leanne Holder

Maegan Hollingsworth ‘99

Elisha Hough ‘08 and Ben Hough Alec Houpt ‘14

John Howlett ‘66 and Rosemary Howlett

Brad Hunt ‘76 and Judy Hunt

Ron Ireland ‘61 and Nancy Ireland

Amy Itoku

Matt Iwema ‘13

Dave Jaksa ‘68 and Judith Jaksa

Tom and Judy James David Jensen ‘70 and Janeen Jensen Ken Johnson ‘89

Elizabeth Johnson

Grace Johnson-Bann ‘14

Don Jones ‘80 and Jean Jones

Frazer Jones and Bo Luo John Jordan ‘76

Mike Kempkes ‘82 and Tamison Kempkes

Brian and Tamra Kerns

Brad Kicklighter ‘89 and Judy Kicklighter

James Kimmerle ‘94 and Kathleen Kimmerle

Fred King ‘71 and Kathleen King

Kevin Kingery ‘77 and Terry Kingery

Ross Kippenbrock ‘11

Scott and Elaine Kirkpatrick

Arlene Kleptz

Mary Kokosa ‘00 and Chris Kokosa

John Kovich ‘78 and Faye Kovich

Katie Kragh-Buetow ‘10 and Chris Kragh-Buetow ‘09

Collin Krepps ‘04 and Rachel Krepps ‘04

Kurt and Jacqueline Krieghbaum

Joe Kunkel ‘84 and Nancy Kunkel

Ken Kuntz ‘67 and Patricia Kuntz

Ross Kuykendall ‘60 and Nancy Kuykendall

Jeff Kwok ‘93

Logan Laflin ‘13

Ryan Lane ‘06 and Katy Lane

Jj Lay

Daniel Lehenbauer ‘00

Nick Leiendecker ‘80 and Marie Leiendecker

George Lewis ‘99

Jim Ley Eric Liobis ‘12

Rachel Logan ‘06 Luke Lohman

Jayme and Pat Longo

Jim Lowes ‘70 and Janett Lowes

Rachael Lynch ‘07

Grant Madinger ‘13 and Katie Madinger ‘13 Garrett Manship ‘17

Owen March ‘56 and Marlene March

Mike Marlett ‘73 and Mitzi Marlett

Jerry Marlow ‘57 and Kay Marlow

Terry Martin ‘84 and Sheila Martin

Jenna Martinek ‘14

Steven Marum ‘73 and Susan Marum

Jason Mathison ‘99

Mark McCandless ‘75 and Nicola McCandless

John McClain ‘81 and Becky McClain Sean McCue ‘02

An Early Success Story

Hal McGaughey ‘77 and Faye McGaughey

Brian McHugh ‘14

Brad McKain ‘82 and Rita McKain

Bob McKnight ‘64 and Patricia McKnight

Jesse McQuiston ‘03 and Elizabeth McQuiston

Robert Means and Stacey McKenzie

Todd Melby ‘99 and Leslie Melby

Roberta Meredith

Kevin Mericle ‘80 and Debbie Mericle

Jim and Michelle Mesenbrink

William Messer ‘79 and Wendy Messer

Bob Meyer ‘70 and Linda Meyer

Chris Meyer ‘89

Andreas and Ellen Michel Glen Miles ‘58

Jason Miller ‘98

Ron Miller ‘79 and Genie Miller

Zack Miller ‘04

Andy Milluzzi ‘12

Frank and Joan Milluzzi

Calvin Mlynarczyk ‘12

Barry Moffitt ‘93 and Julia Moffitt

Sriram and Malia Mohan

Katherine Moravec ‘14

James and Grace Morehart

Andy Morin ‘04 and Sara Morin ‘04

Lee Morrow ‘66

Sally Morrow John and Jane Morse

Dan Moss ‘72 and Jane Moss

Duane Mowrey ‘86

David and Sandy Mutchler

Larry Myers ‘61 and Faye Myers

James Neal ‘91 and Lucy Neal Mallappa and Cynthia Neelappa

Art Nelson ‘75 and Jo Ann Nelson

Kevin Nelson ‘08

Greg Neumann ‘10 and Meredith Neumann

Nick Nichelson ‘84 and Rosalie Nichelson

Jordan Nielson ‘12

David Nierman ‘83 and Pamela Nierman

Heather O’Hearn ‘04

Keith and Laura Oliger

Richard Onyancha and Beatrice Momanyi Warren Opperman ‘81 and Barb Opperman

Alumnus Jeremy Clarke (SE/CS, 2009) has used his degrees, plus a minor in economics, to become a successful young entrepreneur. He started his first enterprise, Vortex Web Solutions, before attending Rose-Hulman. Then Jeremy took his WebMerge software business from startup to earning millions in annual profits, without any investors or employees. His current venture is Addio, a web source used to save and share important information. Jeremy’s interesting entrepreneurial journey, along with helpful advice to others, are featured in his book “Bootstrapped to Millions” and as a member of Rose-Hulman’s Sawmill Society, a group of alumni hoping to encourage the next generation of Rose-Hulman entrepreneurs. He and his wife, Cynthia, who live in Manhattan Beach, California, helped establish the Rose-Hulman Summer Entrepreneurship Endowed Fund, supporting students and faculty wanting to create their own startup.

Robert and Barbara Orbeta

Lenny Overton ‘74

Conner Ozatalar ‘22

Douglas and Linda Paine

Jennifer and William Payne

Tom Pechette ‘76 and Sarah Pechette

Marcus and Constance Perry

John and Karen Perry

Bob Pesavento ‘62 and Susan Pesavento

Lee Peters ‘67 and Sally Peters

Jim Pettee ‘68 and Denise Pettee

Kevin Pietrzak* ‘86

John Pinkus ‘08

Steve Polus ‘87 and Dawn Polus Dennis Porter ‘68 and Virginia Porter

Richard and Nancy Porter

Linda and Lewie Price

Murray and Janet Price

Anthony Primozich ‘00

Roy Primus ‘75 and Nancy Primus

John Quinlan ‘69 and Ginny Quinlan

Jeff Ready ‘96 and Amy Ready

Mike Redman ‘66 and Penny Redman

Mike Reeves ‘06 and Matthew Jordan

Nyle Riegle ‘67 and Cathy Riegle

Dave Ripple ‘69 and Sheri Ripple

Chuck Risch ‘67 and Mary Risch

Nathan Ritchie ‘56

Rachel Roberts ‘08 and Craig Roberts Daniel Robinson ‘98

George Rodibaugh ‘73 and Marilyn Rodibaugh

Todd and Cynthia Rogers Renee and Tom Rogge

Doug Roof ‘69 and Karen Roof

Russ Rouse ‘69 and Karin Rouse

Matt Rubacha ‘98 and Elizabeth Rubacha

Dan Russell ‘76 and Mary Russell

Kent Salitros ‘75 and Peggy Salitros Tim Schmidt ‘06

Bruce Schmidt ‘77 and Virginia Schmidt

Abbey Schmitz

Dave Shewmaker ‘69 and Leah Shewmaker Marty Shields ‘69

Mark Shirley ‘79 and Cecelia Shirley Alia and Christian Shuck

Nathan Shumway ‘13

Azad Siahmakoun and Parisa Keywanfard

Nancy Simon

Steve Skersick ‘61 and Judy Skersick

Anthony and Lisa Skiroock

David Slavin ‘83

Charlie Smith ‘61 and Sandra Smith

Dominick Smith ‘01

Grant Smith ‘15

Kim and Kathy Smith

Alan Smock ‘73 and Kay Smock

Lee Sorrell ‘87

Travis Soyer ‘01 and Megan Soyer

Travis Sparks ‘99 and Amy Sparks

Troy Stapleton ‘06 and Amanda Stapleton ‘06

Luke Stark ‘05

Charles Statler ‘17

Doug Stearley ‘79 and Kristine Stearley

Kevin Steele ‘90 and Suzan Steele

Mark Stewart ‘81 and Jennifer Stewart

Jim Story ‘73 and Cathy Story

Mark Stremler ‘93 and Charlotte Stremler

Art Sutton ‘56 and Virginia Sutton

Steve Swanson ‘86

Joe Swift ‘69 and Cathy Swift

Nick Switzer ‘06 and Marlo Switzer ‘05

Mark Tebbe ‘88 and Elizabeth Tebbe

Dan Teegarden ‘81 and Christina Teegarden

Gail and Jim Teegarden

Caleb Tennis ‘01 and Anna Tennis

John Teskey ‘78 and Ruthann Teskey

Morgan Tharp ‘85 and Jenny Tharp

Mike Thoeny ‘89 and Deborah Thoeny

Dave Thoman ‘80 and Wendy Thoman

Hugh Thornburg ‘84 and Katherine Thornburg

Tony Tietz ‘69 and Jane Tietz

Lawrence and Deborah Timko

Kim and Kathleen Tracy

Richard and Heather Truby

Tiffany Trusty ‘97 and Micah Trusty ‘97

Mary Vaccari

Juliana Van Winkle ‘01

Meredith Vannauker ‘84

John-Paul Verkamp ‘10

John Voyles ‘76 and Vicky Voyles

Joel Waldbieser ‘60 and Patricia Waldbieser

Matthew Walter ‘01 and Jennifer Walter

Eric Waters ‘01 and April Waters

Mark Weber ‘79 and Jeanne Weber

Michael Weber ‘11

Chris Weddle ‘77 and Susan Weddle

Dale Wedel ‘86 and Michele Wedel

Thomas Welch

Gregory and Linda Westrup

John Whitworth ‘60 and Margaret Whitworth

Greg Wilke ‘06

Patrick and Angela Wilson

Robert Wise

Michelle Wong

Larry Wood ‘85

Fred Wright ‘62

Ric Wrye ‘79 and Debra Wrye

Jordan Wysong ‘07

Bob Young ‘56 and Dena Young

Kris Zadlo ‘89 and Kinga Banas-Zadlo

Chad Zarse ‘05 and Emily Zarse

Tom Zendzian ‘87 and Marlita Zendzian

Yue Zhang ‘14

Roy Zimmerman ‘90

Alan and Andrea Zuber

Rose and White Circle

$250 to $499

Mark Adams ‘85 and Lynne Adams

Rob Adams ‘11

John Adomaitis ‘73

Anthony and Mary Ann Aellen

Charlie Aimone ‘19

Harry Albert

Micah Aldrich ‘12

Michael Amat ‘18

Dave Anderson ‘71 and Kathy Anderson

Todd Anderson ‘92 and Carrie Anderson

Dean and Suzanne Apple

Russ Archer ‘61 and Janet Archer

Lyndi and Andrew Bahr

William and Brenda Bailey

Kevin Bair ‘97 and Karen Bair

Stan Baker ‘73 and Beth Baker

Dennis Banks ‘70 and Kathy Banks

Tatyana Bardar

Marvin Barkes ‘63 and Linda Barkes

Cliff Barrett ‘75 and Sandra Barrett

Marc Bassett ‘04 and Amy Bassett ‘03

David Baty ‘09 and Sarah Baty ‘10

Scott Beasley ‘82 and Kathy Beasley

Cole Bechtold ‘19

Jim Beck ‘61 and Carol Beck

Karl Beeson ‘68 and Mary Potasek Eric Benz ‘05 and Kim Benz

John Bingle ‘84 and Erin Bingle

Tab Boaz ‘79 and Teresa Boaz

Shawn and Ruth Bohner

Don Bonness ‘62 and Susan Bonness Jordan Bosse ‘17 and Joy Bosse ‘17

Jonathan Bott Matt and Leah Boutell John Bowen ‘02 and Alisa Bowen ‘02

George Bowman ‘80 and Deborah Bowman Curtis and Eulanda Boyd

Robert and Linda Boykins

Darrell Boyll ‘81 and Ann Boyll

David Bramer ‘84 and Margaret Ann Bramer Barlow Brooks ‘59 and Ursula Brooks

Allen and Judy Broughton David Brown ‘82 and Natalie Brown Mike Buccieri ‘85 and Nancy Buccieri Paul Buechler ‘76 and Jean Buechler

Annie Bullock ‘10

Anna Burgner ‘03

John Burkey ‘79 and Stacey Burkey Lyman Busard ‘84 and Libby Busard Kevin Butler ‘09 and Kate Butler ‘10

Nathan and Stephanie Butler Betty and Paul Byram Cassidy Cain ‘16

Daniel Callahan Don Camp ‘55

Cliff Carnes ‘84 and Tammy Carnes Scott and Angela Carr Salome and Patricia Carrasco Tom Carrow ‘91 and Beth Carrow Bruce Carter ‘90 and Kelley Carter Greg Cassady ‘87

Joan and Joel Cesario Heather and Nathan Chenette Tom and Linda Chiado Steven and Angela Chmielewski Creasy Clauser ‘13

Chris Cleary ‘83 and Maria Cleary Jim Coles ‘69 and Barbara Coles

Michael Compton and Grace Munoz-Compton

Gary Cooper ‘75 and Jennifer Cooper

Scott Cragin ‘81

Jim Craig ‘79 and Terri Craig

Keith and Ann Crawford

Josh Cribelar ‘14

Larry Cunningham ‘61 and Dana Cunningham

Rain Dartt ‘15

Bill Daugherty ‘87 and Lori Daugherty

Scott Davis ‘99 and Kristina Davis

Tricia DeMarco ‘02 and Justin DeMarco ‘03

Patricia Devlin

Chris Dezelan ‘85 and Deborah Dezelan

Larry Dickson ‘56 and Joyce Dickson

Martin Diener ‘86

John and Rolanda Dinkel

William and Mary Diskerud

Donald Dodson ‘82

Charles Doty ‘72

Jeff Dove ‘93 and Juliet Dove

Brian Drake ‘84 and Mary Drake Tyler Duffy ‘16

Khalil Dughaish ‘82 and Laura Dughaish

Rebecca Dyer and Francois Mulot

Paul Earle ‘70

Jon Edmondson ‘80 and Gwendolyn Edmondson

Brian Edmonson ‘06 and Ellen Edmonson

Nancy Eisenbrandt

Steve Eisenbrown ‘76 and Marcia Jo Eisenbrown

Tom Eline ‘08

Rick Engelman ‘73 and Ida Engelman

Dan English ‘88 and Lisa English Chad Eviston ‘00

Bernadette and Jeff Ewen

Ed Fain ‘76 and Susan Fain

Jared Farmer ‘05 and Megan Farmer

Shelley Farr

Oluwole and Michelle Faseru

Jerome and Patricia Fehribach

Heram and Jeanelyn Fernandez

Brian Fillingim ‘69 and Brenda Fillingim Zakary and Alison Fiorito Walt Flood ‘03 and Niki Flood

Rick Fox ‘85

Mark Galambus ‘76

Dwight Garbe ‘66 and Julie Garbe

Appreciating the Value of Education

Dara and Seth Gard

Cal and Sandy Garner

Bryan Gatewood ‘86

Jerry Genovesi ‘84

Ronnie George ‘08

Mark Gildersleeve ‘01 and Erin Gildersleeve

Jim and Deb Goecker

Fred Goetsch ‘57

Gabriel Golcher ‘06

Dorothy Goodwin

Bob Gorgol ‘78 and Nancy Gorgol

Zach Gorman ‘00

Douglas and Deanna Green

Dave Griffee ‘92 and Jamia Griffee ‘01

Paul Griffith ‘83 and Tauna Griffith

Phil Griffith ‘05 and Cari Griffith ‘03

Deborah Griffith

Jim Gryga ‘81 and Jayne Gryga

Steve Hall ‘83 and Margaret Hall

Thomas Hall and Julie Kunkel

Dan Halsey and Karin Nyhus

Kathy Hammett

Jim Hammon ‘74 and Crystal Hammon

Rene and Aaron Hankins

Doug Hanson ‘86

Alan and Marsha Harder

Angela Harmon and Denise Goforth

John and Susan Harness

Tom Harrison ‘95 and Camilia Harrison

Warren Hartmann ‘75 and Linda Hartmann

Mike Hawkey ‘87 and Ann Hawkey

Peter and Renee Hawkins

Kevin Hayes ‘94 and Alethea Hayes

Mark Hays

Daniel Helms ‘02 and Gredel Helms

Mike Henson ‘82 and Kathleen Henson

Timothy and Nancy Henthorn

Carl Herakovich ‘59 and Marlene Herakovich

Haley Heshelman ‘18

Doug Hileman ‘76

Ken Hilk ‘81 and Cheryl Hilk

Troy Hill ‘61 and Nancy Hill

Geoff Hobar ‘83 and Ann Hobar

Terry Hoffa ‘73 and Linda Hoffa

Dave Hohlfeldt ‘69 and Betsy Hohlfeldt Joseph and Janet Hollingsworth

T. J. Holmes ‘01 and Marisol Holmes Mike Horton ‘87 and Susan Horton

As career-long educators, alumnus James Graham (EE, 1972) and his wife, Cheryl, know the life-changing role education can have for a student. That’s why they have established the Mary and Hinkle Graham Scholarship in honor of James’s grandparents to help support women engineering students at Rose-Hulman. After working for a short time in industry, Jim returned to college to earn master’s and doctorate degrees in electrical engineering. He then served on the faculty at Purdue University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and the University of Louisville. He served as the Henry Vogt Professor of Engineering and as chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Louisville for several years. Meanwhile, Cheryl earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and has served as an administrative assistant, a psychology researcher, an elementary school teacher, and as owner of a web design company, Cheryl’s Web, LLC. In retirement, Jim co-founded a tech startup, True Secure SCADA, and served as its president from 2013-2020. He returned to the Rose-Hulman classroom this fall to present a cybersecurity seminar which was popular with attending students, faculty and staff members.

Alan Hoskin ‘68 and Peg Hoskin

George Houpis ‘97

Corey House ‘92 and Gretchen House

Hua Huang ‘93 and Yi Huang ‘94

Ron Huhn ‘73 and Eudell Huhn

Thomas Hylas and Karen Newcomb

Gregory Ilich ‘85 and Connie Ilich

Christian and Jennifer Inskeep

Ryan Jackson ‘08

Adam Jacob ‘96 and Kelly Jacob

Shannon Jaquess ‘07

Adam Jarboe ‘05 and Taylor Jarboe

Clark Jenney ‘85 and Lynn Jenney

Dick Jensen ‘64 and Lori Grimes Jensen

Qi Jiao ‘06

Jeffrey Johann ‘85 and Carie Johann

Dan Johnson ‘87

Ron Johnson ‘62 and Marilyn Johnson

Andy Jones ‘87 and Gina Jones

Curt Jones ‘64 and Jan Jones

Edna Jones ‘15

Ronald and Susanne Jones

Vernon and Katherine Joyner

M. A. Kadnar

James and Sharilyn Kaltenmark

Galen Kannarr ‘81 and Beryl Kannarr

Mike Katz and Holly Middlekauff

John Katzbeck ‘67

Kirt Keesling ‘80 and Becky Keesling

Gary Kelm ‘70

Bob Kevorkian ‘66 and Lorraine Kevorkian

Andre and Cheryl Kezdy

Rich Killion ‘70 and Ruth Killion

Kenneth and Meredith Kimmerle

Bob Kipp ‘87 and Jingjing Liu

Nicole Klass ‘12

Dave and Carla Klausler

Greg Klem ‘89 and Beth Klem

Dan Knight ‘10

Brian Kochersperger ‘90 and Deanna Kochersperger

Steve Kochert ‘80 and Jamie Kochert

Gregory Koenig and Stefanie Martinez Koenig

Douglas and Kristen Korbel

Ed Kostra ‘61 and Gail Kostra

Thomas and Kathy Kozenski

Toby Kraft ‘70 and Cissy Kraft

Liz Krasowski ‘09 and Matthew Krasowski

Bill Krehely ‘80 and Cindy Krehely

Sean Kriesberg ‘09

Bob Krupp ‘77 and Susan Krupp

Steven Kuehnert

Corbett Kull ‘90 and Joy Kull

John Lacheta ‘91 and Cheryl Lacheta

David Lafkas ‘98

Michael Lake ‘20

Glen Lash ‘72 and Jayne Lash

Chip Lausman ‘69

Denny Lawson ‘64 and Celia Lawson

Gary Leavitt ‘58 and Marge Leavitt

Geno LeBoeuf ‘85 and Teresa LeBoeuf

Bethany Lefeber ‘18

Bob Leipold ‘80 and Louisa Leipold

Peter and Charlotte Letscher

Bob Lewsader ‘67 and Sue Lewsader

Ed and Mary Leyes

Gennan Li ‘94 and Tian Lin

Scott Lindner ‘81 and Julie Lindner

Huiyong Liu ‘07

Rita Lo ‘00 and Timothy Chow

Robert Logsdon ‘45

Roger Long ‘65

Dale and Cheryl Long

Oscar Loveless ‘77 and Carol Loveless

Etta Lovitt and Robert Cohen

Jay Lu ‘09

James and Silvia Luci

Margaret Ludwig

Tim Lueck ‘95 and MaryAnn Lueck

Greg Lyons ‘06 and Jesseca Lyons ‘07

Chris MacAslan ‘76 and Nancy MacAslan

Chad Macy ‘97 and Regina Macy

George Main ‘20

Jeff and Kristen Malloy

Eliza Marcum ‘08 and Keith Marcum ‘08

Steve Marczak ‘12 and Chun-Mei Chiu

Grant and Joanna Markley

Pat Markowski

Jim Martin ‘57 and Joyce Martin

Mike Martin ‘04 and Jennifer Martin

John Martin

Jeff McBrayer ‘73 and Brenda McBrayer

Scott McBrayer ‘99

Rich McCrocklin ‘81 and Jane McCrocklin

Carrie McDonald ‘12

Nick McDonough ‘14

Larry McIntyre ‘86 and Beth McIntyre

Bill McKee ‘58 and Beverly McKee

David McKinney ‘00

Jim and Melody McKinney

Emily McLendon ‘17

Kent and Diana McNeely

Molly McShane ‘04

Steve Meier ‘74 and Rebecca Meier

Christopher Meyer ‘06 and Alexis Meyer

Larry Michael ‘66 and Kay Michael

Stan Mickey ‘73 and Trudy Mickey

Gregg Migaki ‘78

Brian Miller ‘92 and Dorcas Miller

Cory Miller ‘02 and Katie Miller ‘04

Liz Miller ‘20

Skip Miller ‘74 and Janice Miller

Ken and Irene Miller

Kim and Tom Miller

J. R. Milne ‘86 and Lisa Milne

Steve Mitchell ‘68 and Linda Mitchell

Tainjiao Mo ‘17

Philip Monhaut ‘78 and Maria Monhaut

Phyllis Montgomery

Eric Mooney ‘82 HD ‘03 and Lisa Mooney

Betty Moore

Evelyn Morehead

Jim Morehouse ‘67 and Marlys Morehouse

Jenny and Gregg Morris

Jenny Mueller

Lenny Muhlenkamp ‘93 and Bridget Muhlenkamp

Jeff Mummert ‘74 and Cindy Mummert Eric Murray ‘84

James and Melody Murray

Brian Myers ‘97 and Elizabeth Myers John Myers ‘71

David Nagel ‘75

Richard Neal ‘86 and Peggy Neal Tom Nehmzow ‘66 and Mary Nehmzow

Joseph Nesbitt ‘74 and Jody Nesbitt

Bob Newby ‘58 and Patricia Newby Ben Nicholson ‘93 and Deborah Preston Mike Nickelson ‘03 and Eva Nickelson ‘03 Rob Noll ‘87 and Leslie Noll

Jon Nord ‘00

Kali Nordquist ‘16

Donna Norris

Lisa and Fred Norton

Ed Nowacki ‘66 and Karen Nowacki Leif and Anneliese Nulsen Joseph O’Brien ‘68 and Irene O’Brien

Larry Oldham ‘67

Tom Olinger ‘80 and Sandra Olinger Chuck Ormsby ‘92 and Lori Ormsby Troy and Brenda Page George and Gail Palmer Cory Pardieck ‘14

Dale Parker ‘80 and Patricia Parker Charlotte and Hunter Patrick Bob Patti ‘85 and Gretchen Patti Jeff Pauls ‘79 and Lisa Pauls

Joe Pawlowski ‘88 and Traci Pawlowski Bob Penno ‘71 and Juliana Penno Bob Peterka ‘74

Jeff Phillips ‘74 and Anneke Phillips Dick Pike ‘61 and Donna Pike Jan and Matt Pink Bob Pittman ‘72 and Carol Pittman Tony Platz ‘88 and Peggy Platz Scott Plumlee ‘87

Joseph Pognant ‘73 and Cindy Pognant Michael Poisel ‘90 and Marianne Poisel Dan Prentice ‘98 and Alison Prentice Tyler Price ‘08 and Carolyn Price Don Privett ‘72

Shirley Przybylski

Robert Purvines ‘07

Gary Rader ‘75 and Ann Rader Bill Ransbottom ‘75 and Vickie Ransbottom Mike and Ann Rarick

Nathan Reinhard ‘06 and April Reinhard Mark Renholzberger ‘82

Steve Reust ‘81 and Janet Reust Merle Rice ‘63 and Beatrice Rice Ken Rich ‘66 and Lauren Rich

Charles M. Ricker and Braden R. Lanter

Andy Roach ‘79 and Lisa Roach

Joel Roberts ‘68 and Connie Roberts

Tom Robison ‘69 and Delores Robison Rich Roll ‘81 and Susan Roll

Guillaume Rousson ‘09 and Megan Cooney

Matthieu and Ariana Royer

Michael Rubin ‘96 and Marci Van Gilder-Rubin

Jerry Russell ‘68 and Linda Russell

Mark Saltsgaver ‘84 and Julia Saltsgaver

Dawn Saunders

Becky Schenk ‘99

Fred Schipp ‘83

Bill and Patricia Schmalzl Ken Schmidt ‘93

David Schue ‘04

Bob Schukai ‘60 and Nancy Schukai Melissa Schwenk ‘12

Stephen Sedgwick ‘72

David and Eva Selig

Steve Shadix ‘94 and Stacey Shadix

John Shambach ‘68 and Nancy Shambach

Gary and Cary Sheerin

Thomas and Gayle Sherman

Charlie Shi ‘02

Katie Shonk ‘05

Nancy and Bill Shriner

Andrew Siegle ‘13

Dave Skolnik ‘68 and Carol Skolnik

Shaun Slisher ‘96 and Heather Slisher

Nelson Smiley ‘68 and Esther Smiley

David Smith ‘76 and Shelley Smith

David Smith ‘92 and Ann Smith

Rodney Smith ‘73 and Janet Kemink

Carl Smith ‘67 and Shirley Smith

Gary Smith ‘90 Kim Smith ‘05

Randy Smith ‘77 and Ronna Smith

Donna Smith

Anthony Smithson ‘02 and Sarah Smithson

Sam Sobczak ‘16

Pete Soller ‘83 and Rita Soller

Wayne and Nina Sozansky

Jim Squire ‘80

George Stant ‘76 and Donna Stant

John Stargel ‘09 and Skylar Stargel

Chad Steider ‘06 and Stephanie Steider ‘08

Michael and Joyce Stenger

Jacob Stoltzfus ‘00 and Jamie Stoltzfus

Andrew and JoAnna Stroh

Erick and Phyllis Strong

Woody Stroupe ‘60 and Patricia Stroupe

Dylan Sturgeon ‘15

Koushik Subramanian ‘06 and Shameeta Thanki

Steve Sucher ‘76 and Barb Sucher

Tom Suelflow ‘88

Ray Summerlot ‘74 and Debbie Summerlot

Ming Sun ‘04 and Yingying Qian

Mark Sweigart ‘99

Scott and Tammy Swenson

Maarij and Samreen Syed

Robert Synko ‘82

Dave Szczepanek ‘69 and Paula Szczepanek

Gary Tate ‘58 and Carolyn Tate

David and Sarah Taylor

Scott Terek ‘89

David Terkosky ‘79 and Jeri Terkosky

Tom Terry ‘64 and Pat Terry

Sanjeev Thadani ‘94 and Sharmila Thadani

Mike Thomas ‘64 HD ‘97

David Titzer ‘84 and Deneen Titzer

Patty Trifone

Kevin Trizna ‘16

Derek Trobaugh ‘06 and Lynn Trobaugh Dale Turner ‘76 and Janet Turner

Bradford and Kristine Tuttle

Ross Uthoff ‘08

Stefani Vande Lune ‘06

Brian and Barbara VanDenburgh

Sam Varga ‘11

Edgar Vargas Castaneda ‘07

Dale and Janet Vaslow

Tim Voll ‘88 and Donna Voll

Lynn Vornheder ‘91

Paul Wafzig

Kevin Waldroup ‘03 and Sarah Waldroup

Norman and Donna Wandke Bob Waterman ‘70 and Kathleen Waterman

Ross and Kara Weatherman

Chuck Webb ‘67 and Eileen Webb Anna Weber ‘16

Todd and Kimberly Weinreb Ryan Welch ‘16

Tad Wells ‘78 and Lori Wells

David White ‘91 and Christa Novicki Matt Wiesenberg ‘78 and Denise Wiesenberg

John and Connie Wilcox

David Wildemann ‘84 and Sue Wildemann

Nathan Wiley ‘94 and Stephanie Wiley Tom Wilhoite ‘66 and Kathleen Wilhoite Joe Williams ‘55 and Midge Williams Dale Willman ‘72 and Chris Willman Es Wittayakom ‘17

Joel and Debbie Wittstein

Deann Wolfe

Michael and Amy Wollowski

Geff Wood ‘87 and Susan Wood

Gary Wooddell ‘76 and Marilyn Wooddell Clint Woodward ‘81

Steve Woolley ‘65

Dennis Worthington ‘86 and Lisa Worthington

Xinyu Xiao ‘17

Guolin Yang and Jinyu Jin Austin Yates ‘17

Dave Yeager ‘68 and Loretta Yeager Evelyn Ying and Greg Lewis

Helga Ying and Jonah Levy

Carol Yoder ‘17

James Young ‘77 and Cynthia Young

Mark and Andrea Zajac

Qinmao Zhang ‘18 Ruoyu Zhuang ‘15

Recognizing annual gifts of $250 or more from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. Donors making contributions less than $250 are listed online at www.rose-hulman.edu/honorrollofdonors

Corporate and Foundation Support

American Airlines

American Endowment Foundation

American Mathematical Society

American Online Giving Foundation

ArcelorMittal USA LLC

AstroTurf Corporation

Ayco Charitable Foundation

Bank of America

Baumgardt Family Foundation, Inc.

Bon Appetit

Bowen Engineering Corporation Endowment

Bureau of Motor Vehicles

CAF America

CAV Engineering

Cless Family Foundation

Collins Aerospace Cook Medical LLC

Cummins Incorporated

David and Linda Swain Foundation

Dayton Foundation Depository Inc

Digital Management, LLC

Donald W. Scott Foundation

Duane Wilder Foundation Incorporated

Duke Energy Foundation

Edgewell Personal Care LLC

Elevate Ventures

Eli Lilly and Company

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Genesys Cloud Services, Inc.

Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund

Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation

Greater Cincinnati Foundation

Gregory L. Gibson Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Hansen - Furnas Foundation Incorporated

Independent Colleges of Indiana Inc.

Indiana Academy of Science

John P. and Lawrence J. Giacoletto Foundation

Johnson County Community Foundation, Inc.

Kappa Kappa Kappa Inc Indianapolis

Kern Family Foundation Inc.

Kiewit Corporation

Lilly Endowment Incorporated

Mac Fehsenfeld Family Foundation Inc.

Manitou Fund

Marathon Petroleum Company

Maxon Foundation

McGregor Student Fund

Milestone Contractors South, LLC

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation

National Christian Foundation Carolinas

National Christian Foundation Georgia

National Christian Foundation Indiana

National Philanthropic Trust

Network for Good

Northrop Grumman

NRK Inc

Oakley Foundation Incorporated

Old National Bancorp

Orange County Community Foundation

Oscar Baur Foundation

Renaissance Charitable Foundation Incorporated

Robert & Elaine Pott Foundation

Roper Solutions Incorporated

Schwab Charitable Fund

Tektronix Incorporated Templeton Coal Company Inc Texas Instruments Incorporated

The Lookout Foundation, Inc. Toss Inc

Toyota of Terre Haute

Tynan Family Foundation

U S Charitable Gift Trust

United Way of Central Indiana

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Venturewell

Vigo Engineering LLC

Wabash Valley Community Foundation Wessler Engineering

Weston Wabash Foundation

Wilkinson Goeller Modesitt Wilkinson and Drummy LLP

Your Cause LLC

Providing the Tools to Get the Job Done

Milwaukee Tools has become a Diamond Corporate Partner for the institute, supporting the next generation of technical leaders and innovators – many of whom have become employees and interns with the growing manufacturing company. This support has included annual donations of the latest innovative tools and worksite solutions for the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Rose-Hulman competition and project teams in the Branam and Kremer Innovation Centers.

Reaping What Has Been Sown

Skills alumnus John Swearingen (CHE, 1981) learned in the classrooms and laboratories at Rose-Hulman provided a pathway for a successful career in the petroleum industry. He retired in 2020 as executive vice president of logistics and storage after a 39-year career with Marathon Petroleum Corporation. That’s why John and his wife, Anne, provided a $2 million donation to establish the Department of Chemical Engineering’s first endowed faculty professorship, along with supporting laboratory and technology modifications for the department. Previous donations have provided scholarships supporting students in achieving their career goals in STEM. In recognition of the Swearingens’ generosity and loyalty, Rose-Hulman named the chemical engineering’s High Bay Laboratory of Olin Hall earlier this year in the couple’s honor.

Recognizing annual gifts from corporations and foundations of $1,000 or more from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.

Varsity R Club Patrons

This list includes gifts totaling $250 or more to the Varsity R Club from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.

Hall of Fame

This group gives alumni, alumni athletes, parents, faculty and staff, and friends of the institute a way to join together in support of current and future Rose-Hulman student-athletes. Recognizing annual gifts of $250 or more from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. (A complete listing of all donors can be found by visiting the Rose-Hulman website at www.rose-hulman.edu/honorrollofdonors.)

1888 Circle

1888 is the first year Rose-Hulman participated in intercollegiate athletics.

Hall of Fame: $5,000 and above

All-American: $2,500 to $4,999 All-Conference: $1,000 to $2,499

Rosie Circle

Rosie the Elephant first appeared in 1923, rallying the Fightin’ Engineers to a 19-0 victory over Indiana State University in the homecoming football game.

Gold: $500 to $999

Silver: $250 to $499

Bronze: $100 to $249

1888 CIRCLE ROSIE CIRCLE

All-Conference

$5,000 and above

Bob and Jo Brown

Jack Fenoglio ‘59 and Margo Fenoglio

Scott Jaeger ‘89 and Tana Jaeger

Brent Mewhinney ‘84 and Rhonda Mewhinney

Dana Peirson ‘06 and Jonathan Peirson

Barry Schneider ‘90 and Verna Schneider

Ruth Stone

Chris Trapp ‘86 and Christine Trapp

Floyd Yager ‘89 and Kristin Yager

All-American $2,500 to $4,999

Ray Jirousek ‘70

Mark and Julie Kadnar

Paul Price ‘87 and Kelley Price

$1,000 to $2,499

Jim and Pam Bertoli

Scott and Phyllis Buchta

Tom Curry ‘67 and Carla Curry

Jake Dodd ‘15

Vince Foushee ‘80 and Linda Foushee

David and Kim Gibson

Patrick Grace ‘00 and Kelley Grace

Will Holland ‘65 HD ‘96 and Jean Holland

Dan and Christine Hopkins Jeff Justus ‘78

Kevin Lanke ‘97 and Steph Lanke

Matt Millington ‘99 and Lauren Millington

Paul Palmer ‘89

Christopher and Karen Reynolds Jeremy Roehm ‘02

Mark Salzbrenner ‘77 and Tamara Salzbrenner

Rick Stamper ‘85 and Anne Stamper

Robert Stone ‘86

Jeff Trang ‘83 and Dianna Trang

David and Melissa VanDerHulst

Anna Vogel ‘12

Daniel Wolodkiewicz ‘82 and Janet Wolodkiewicz

Gold

$500 to $999

James Bailey and Joycelyn Atchison

Mitch Borcherding and Carol Valentine

Ryan and Karen Brimberry

Edward and Janet Burnham

Tom Butwin ‘71 and Ann Marie Butwin

Mark and Teresa Christiansen

Tim Cindric ‘90 HD ‘21 and Megan Cindric Koby Close ‘17

Dennis Dierckman ‘75 and Joan Dierckman Rob Doti ‘86 and Mary Doti Gary Dougan ‘73 and Jan Dougan

Liz Evans ‘13

Julie Fisher ‘12 and Eric Fisher Kenneth and Cathleen Folz Pete and Donna Gustafson Jim and Pam Hegarty Sean and Amy Helliwell

Alec Houpt ‘14

Logan Laflin ‘13

Garrett Manship ‘17

Jenna Martinek ‘14 Brian McHugh ‘14 Jim and Michelle Mesenbrink Jordan Nielson ‘12

Keith and Laura Oliger Robert and Barbara Orbeta Craig Pohlman ‘00

Longtime Supporters

George Rodibaugh ‘73 and Marilyn Rodibaugh

Todd and Cynthia Rogers

Dave Schluneker ‘08 and Alex Schluneker ‘08

Travis Soyer ‘01 and Megan Soyer

Andrew Tochterman ‘01 and Sarah Tochterman

Andrew Twarek ‘05 and Aimee Twarek

Mike Van Stone ‘86 and Teresa Van Stone

Chris Wheatley ‘95 and Denise Wheatley

Jack Wickham ‘80 and Beth Wickham

Stan Woszczynski ‘80 and Laura Woszczynski

Silver $250 to $499

Chris and Katie Aimone Charlie Aimone ‘19 Micah Aldrich ‘12 Michael Amat ‘18

William and Brenda Bailey

Marc Bassett ‘04 and Amy Bassett ‘03

Cole Bechtold ‘19

Ronald and Noreen Bickel

Anna Burgner ‘03

Lyman Busard ‘84 and Libby Busard Cassidy Cain ‘16

Russell and Susan Canning

Scott and Angela Carr

Nick Corkill ‘09 and Amanda Corkill ‘10

Keith and Ann Crawford

Craig and Carla Downing

Tyler Duffy ‘16

Kris France ‘16

Cal and Sandy Garner

Greg Gotwald ‘01 and Lindsay Gotwald

Jim Hammon ‘74 and Crystal Hammon

Rene and Aaron Hankins M. A. Kadnar

John Lacheta ‘91 and Cheryl Lacheta Michael Lake ‘20

Jayme and Pat Longo

Margaret Ludwig

Nick McDonough ‘14

Brian Miller ‘92 and Dorcas Miller

Kelly Noel ‘02 and Hans Noel

Troy and Brenda Page

Gary and Cary Sheerin

Sam Sobczak ‘16

Michael and Joyce Stenger

Mark Stremler ‘93 and Charlotte Stremler

Ray Summerlot ‘74 and Debbie Summerlot Scott and Tammy Swenson

David and Sarah Taylor Bradford and Kristine Tuttle John and Connie Wilcox

Morg Bruck (ME, 69) and his wife, Nancy, have supported Rose-Hulman in many ways for many years. Nancy graduated from nearby Saint Mary of the Woods College in 1969. They are a true Rose-Woods couple. As a student, Morg saw firsthand how much alumni giving meant as he worked his junior and senior years in the alumni relations office and was a class agent after graduation. Their philanthropic generosity spans from athletics, Class of 1969 scholarship, and the Rose Hulman Scholarship fund. Additionally, they have created the Arthur A. Bruck Jr. and Jennie M. Bruck Endowed Scholarship. Their most recent effort is in support of the chemical and mechanical engineering departments and their equipment needs, with emphasis on the Bruck Flow Laboratory in the Kramer Innovation Center. Nancy and Morg also support Financial Peace U classes at Rose-Hulman. Morg honors the efforts of Cecil Lobo and Ted Sakano to assist in his journey to a mechanical engineering degree. The couple’s dedication and support of Rose-Hulman will impact students for future generations.

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