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IU South Bend General Studies Alumni Association

The purpose of the IU South Bend General Studies Alumni Association is to create, develop and maintain a communications network, to promote the General Studies Degree Programs, and to plan social and educational activities for the mutual benefit of General Studies Alumni and IU South Bend.

2009 General Studies Alumni Board

Executive Officers
President - Tamara Ashley, BGS, 1991
Vice-President - Helenann Klukowski, BGS, 1991
Secretary - Marietta Tyks, BGS, 1997
Treasurer - (vacant)

Honorary Members
Immediate Past President - Michael Casey, BGS, 1996
Founding President - Eugenia Chandonia, BGS, 1983
Member Emerita - Patricia Gerrard, BGS, 1987
Director, General Studies Degree - Dr. David Vollrath
Founding Director, General Studies Degree - Dr. Ted Hengesbach
Assistant Director, General Studies Degree - Karen Christopher

 Executive Board
Brenda Bickel, BGS, 1982
Eugenia Chandonia, BGS, 1983
Ellen Stolte, BGS, 1995
Tonia Tombaugh, BGS, 1993

Members At-Large
Durleen Braasch, BGS, 1983
Sarah Homenchuk, BGS, 2008

 

2009 General Studies Alumni Association Standing Committees
Membership is open to any graduate with an AAGS or BGS degree from IU South Bend. If you would like to join a committee, or want more information, please contact the General Studies Office at (574) 520-4260 or at intouch@iusb.edu.

Communications
Mission: Develop and maintain a communication system among members as defined in Article 3 of the by-laws.

Brenda Bickel, Chair

Education
Mission: Organize lectures, seminars and discussions for alumni, students and others.


Ellen Stolte, Chair

Fund Raising
Plan, conduct, and assess the annual mail fund-raising campaign and the phonathon, as permitted by the development office.

(Vacant)

Marketing and Promotion
Publicize activities of the IU South Bend General Studies Alumni Association and the Associate and Bachelor of General Studies Degrees.

(Vacant)

Newsletter
Mission: Produce and publish In toUch, the alumni and student newsletter, two times per year.

(Vacant)

Nominations
Mission: Develop the slate of new officers and present the slate at the fall board meeting.


Eugenia Chandonia, Chair

Scholarships and Grants
Mission: Review applications for grants, nominations for merit scholarships and make awards.

Ellen Stolte Chair

Social Activities
Mission: Plan and conduct social activities for alumni, students and others.


Tonia Tombaugh, Chair

Bylaws of the
IU South Bend General Studies Alumni Association


Outstanding Alumni Award

The Indiana University South Bend General Studies Alumni Association annually honors alumni and friends of the IU South Bend General Studies Program with an award recognizing outstanding achievements in  the General Studies Program for professional excellence, service to the community, and loyalty to Indiana University.  The IU South Bend General Studies Alumni Association invites you to nominate candidates for the award.

Please complete the nomination form and include any additional materials: letter of nomination, curriculum vitae, resume, letters of support, etc.

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