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Kimberly Harper – new position

On the Move: Kimberly Harper
Indianapolis Star

Executive director of the Indiana Center for Nursing.
She also was an adjunct professor atIndiana Wesleyan University. Education: Bachelors Degree from the University of Southern Indiana and a Masters Degree in Business from Indiana WesleyanUniversity and has completed a Fellowship in Communicating … 

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Indiana Wesleyan MBA Grad Receives Promotion

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Hamilton Exhibits: hamilton-exhibits.com

Media contact: news@hamilton-exhibits.com

Hamilton Exhibits promotes Paul Quay.

Experienced personnel recognized for long-term leadership.

INDIANAPOLIS—October 11, 2011—Dan Cantor, CEO, announces that Hamilton Exhibits has promoted three of its key executives, including Indiana Wesleyan graduate Paul Quay. “The new titles and responsibilities recognize the depth of abilities and experience these individuals bring,” Cantor says. “These three demonstrate the depth of talent Hamilton has and the benefit our clients gain from those years of experience in the industry.”


Paul Quay, Director of Program Management

Paul Quay, Carmel, Indiana, has been promoted to Director of Program Management. Since joining Hamilton 13 years ago, Paul has worked as an Account Executive, Account Manager, Senior Account Manager, and Program Manager. Paul’s resume includes extensive experience in domestic and international events. Most of his career is in the event and service industry, first as an event manager for an international hotel chain, then as an Event Coordinator and later as the National Sales Manager for the Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium. Paul a bachelor’s degree in economics from Indiana University and earned his MBA from Indiana Wesleyan in 2001.

About Hamilton Exhibits

Hamilton Exhibits, LLC, brings more than 63 years’ experience in exhibit strategy, design, fabrication and program services to companies throughout the U.S. and around the world. Hamilton is known for providing unique solutions for exhibit, event, environment, retail and portable marketing. The company’s highly qualified industry professionals create real-world, one-to-one experiences of client brands. For moreinformation, visit hamilton-exhibits.com.

Experience ShowsSM |  www.hamilton-exhibits.com

Hamilton Exhibits
Exhibits | Visual Media | Events

9150 East 33rd Street Indianapolis, IN 46235 (USA)

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Brenda Vogal, new appointment

http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/local_story/Business_briefs_Oct_8_2011__1318037517/

Ivy Tech appoints development director

Brenda Vogel was named executive director of resource development at Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus/Franklin.

Vogel earned a bachelor’s degree from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business and a master’s from Indiana Wesleyan University in Indianapolis.

Information: (812) 372-9925;www.ivytech.edu

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Caroline Poland ’10 lectures in Athens Greece

In May, Ms. Caroline Poland ’10 (Mental Health Counseling) was invited to Athens, Greece to present a series of lectures.
The first lecture was presented at the University of Athens Children’s Hospital, and was entitled Medical and Psychological Aspects of Decision-Making About Vaccines. 

The second lecture was given at the 2011 Mayo Clinic Alumni Association International CME Program Living Long-Living Well. This lecture was entitled Work-Life Balance From the Perspective of a Physician (Father) and Counselor (Daughter): Tantalus Revisited and was co-presented with her father, Dr. Greg Poland (Mayo Clinic). 
Ms. Caroline Poland, along with her father Dr. Greg Poland, recently published an editorial in the August issue of the journal Vaccine entitled Vaccine education spectrum disorder: the importance of incorporating psychological and cognitive models into vaccine education.

Posted to IWU Alumni Blog. For other articles go to: http://iwualumni.blogspot.com 
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Homecoming reflections by Rick Carder

The beginning of Homecoming at Indiana Wesleyan University.

 

In a 1923 Marionette Yearbook, the caption reads, “As the Days Go By”.  It records the earliest tradition of what was called then, “Harvest Day”.  It was recorded as October 20th, 1923, a Saturday.  This was an event that included the Wesleyans of Indiana showing their interest in Marion by making a visit.

 

“After a big dinner in the dining hall (then lower level of Teter Hall) we had a program in the chapel. Both Dorms kept open house. Hope they liked the dorm, for we worked ‘till eleven o’clock fixing it up. The staff put on their first big drive for subscriptions. The Freshman had the street lights and buildings decorated in their class colors of Gold and White.” (Marionette, 1923. Parenthesis added)

 

The school was funded and supported by a strong support from the Wesleyan Methodist Connection of America. The school was furthered through enrollment  called Subscriptions.  The Harvest Day events would be liked to today’s homecoming where student, staff and community come together in celebration and demonstrated support for Marion College.

 

According to Millie Jacobs Troyer the name eventually became “Harvest-Coming” and in the early 60’s the event was changed to Homecoming.  She was the Alumni Director at the time of this name change.  Events were held on the grounds of the “Old Triangle” and much was made of the celebration in song; “Cheer! Cheer! For Marion College” and “Down On The Old Triangle”.  These song sheet are handed out at every 50/60 Class Reunion Luncheon and the tradition of singing continues.

 

That would mean that for 91 years we have held to the idea of Homecoming.  Perhaps the terms have changed but the tradition and purpose has not!

 

I hope that this walk through history is helpful.

 

Submitted by Rick Carder, Director of Alumni, Indiana Wesleyan University

 

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COL David E. Wilmot ’84 promoted to Brigadier General

Deputy Chief of Staff for Readiness/Assistant Surgeon General
for Mobilization, Readiness, and National Guard Affairs

COL David E. Wilmot assumed duties as the U.S. Army’s Assistant Surgeon General for Mobilization, Readiness and National Guard Affairs and U.S. Army MEDCOM Deputy Chief of Staff for Readiness on 1 November, 2010.  As Deputy Chief of Staff for Readiness, COL Wilmot advises the Chief of Staff on medical readiness issues across the Regional Medical Commands and across all Components.  As Assistant Surgeon General, he assists the Deputy Surgeon General for the Army National Guard in providing consultative services and strategic planning in all aspects of medical readiness, health care, medical personnel, medical operational and training issues that comprise the critical medical readiness indicators pertaining to the Army National Guard.  Prior to this position, COL Wilmot was dual-hatted as the Indiana Army National Guard State Surgeon and Commander of the Indiana Medical Detachment since January 2003.
COL Wilmot is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Chemistry in 1984.

For more information:        
http://www.armymedicine.army.mil/leaders/wilmot.html

Cindi Carder, Lori Wilmot,  Brigadier General David Wilmot, Rev. Rick Carder
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Wishard Announces New Vice President for Human Resources

Wishard Health Services Announces New Vice President for Human Resources

INDIANAPOLIS, September 14, 2011 – Wishard Health Services announces that Christia Hicks, MBA, has been named vice president of human resources. Hicks previously served as administrative director of the Regenstrief Specialty Clinics at Wishard.

“Christia is a proven and effective leader who demonstrates an enthusiastic commitment to Wishard and all those we serve,” said Dr. Lisa E. Harris, chief executive officer and medical director for Wishard. “During her time at Wishard, Christia has led multiple teams through times of change and progress. She has also championed several critical initiatives including enhanced access, customer service and system integration through technology, all of which will be vitally important as we prepare for a reformed national health care environment. Christia is the right person to assume this senior leadership role.”

Hicks began her career at Wishard in 1999. During that time, she has served as a physical therapist, administrator of Lockefield Village Health and Rehabilitation Center, manager of the OB/GYN Clinic, and most recently, administrative director of the Regenstrief Specialty Clinics. As vice president of human resources, Hicks will have administrative responsibility for functions including benefits, compensation, recruitment, retention and employee relations, as well as the Wishard Institute for Employee Development, Volunteer Services, Wishard Wellness, and Occupational Health. She will officially assume her new role on September 18, 2011.

“I am extremely excited to serve Wishard Health Services in this new capacity,” said Hicks. “Throughout my tenure at Wishard it has been my pleasure to work with an outstanding group of individuals who are committed to providing quality patient care for the Indianapolis community.”

Originally from Rockford, Illinois, Hicks is a 1995 graduate of Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, where she earned a degree in biology. Two years later, she completed graduate studies in physical therapy at Drexel University in Philadelphia. Most recently, Hicks completed a master’s degree in business administration at Indiana Wesleyan University. She is professionally involved in a number of partner and community organizations including United Way of Central Indiana, the Indiana Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, The Links Incorporated, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.

Hicks is married to Dr. Ivan Douglas Hicks and has three children.

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