July 18, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — Brandon D. Roberts, a May 2011 graduate of DePauw University, has been selected for the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme. Administered by the Japanese government, JET brings native English speakers into public schools and government offices to teach and translate. Roberts, who double majored in East Asian studies and economics, "will be a coordinator for International Relations (CIR) in Toyohashi, Japan, assisting local government offices in international exchange at the local level," notes today's Muncie Star Press.

The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme, now in its 24th year, is aimed at promoting grass-roots international exchange between Japan and other nations. The number of countries sending participants has risen over the years, as has the number of participants. In 2010, JET welcomed 4,334 participants from 36 countries.

The Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR) administers the JET Program in cooperation with local government organizations. JET has gained acclaim both domestically and internationally for its role in advancing mutual understanding and for being one of the world's largest exchange programs.

Learn more here.

In 2009, Brandon Roberts -- who graduated Phi Beta Kappa and summa cum laude -- received the Chicago-Osaka Sister City Special Award (seen above), which was presented by the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago. Details are available in this previous story.

July 18, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — "It's a whirlwind that has been blowing now for more than a decade," since Ferid Murad won the Nobel Prize in medicine, reports GW magazine. "Within just the first year his audiences included President Clinton, Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist, and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. He was feted at medical conferences; he served as grand marshal of a July Fourth parade in his hometown of Whiting, Ind.; and in Macedonia he met for the first time a small army of relatives."

The George Washington University publication features Dr. Murad, a 1958 graduate of DePauw University, on its cover.  Murad joined the faculty of GW's School of Medicine and Health Sciences this spring as university professor -- the institution's highest academic rank.

Danny Freedman writes, "In the years since, the invitations to lecture, to meet, to consult, to dedicate buildings continued. He's been to dozens of countries, some so many times he has lost count, traveling what he estimates to be in the ballpark of 1.5 million miles. (That would put him on par with the recently retired space shuttle Discovery, which traveled to space and back 39 times.) It's a long journey that once again has landed Dr. Murad in Washington, D.C., this time to stay." (photo at right: William Atkins)

The magazine reports, "Within the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Dr. Murad will establish a new lab that will have in its cross hairs at least three big scientific questions, the kinds of questions which, successfully answered, may even be Nobel-worthy … again. Never mind that no one has ever garnered two Nobels in the area of medicine. As Dr. Murad says: 'Wouldn't it be nice to be first?' "

The lengthy profile piece is available online at the magazine's website.

Murad shared a Nobel Prize in 1998 for his research on nitric oxide, including identifying its role in nitroglycerin. He delivered the golden anniversary address to his Class of 1958 at DePauw's Alumni Celebration on June 14, 2008 (pictured at left), in which he expressed his concern that the United States "may be starting to lose the race" in science and technology. A brief summary of his remarks and a link to an MP3 file of the complete speech can be found in this story.

On April 23, 1999, Murad delivered an Ubben Lecture at his alma mater.  A summary and video clip are available here.

July 19, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — Seth Tsui, a May 2011 graduate of DePauw University, will be featured in tomorrow's Greencastle Summer Music Festival concert. Tsui, a classical trombonist, rock singer and audio engineer, will join guitarist and singer-songwriter Michael Kelsey in the 7:30 p.m. program at Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church. The performance is presented free of admission charge and is open to the public.

"Seth and Michael are two of the most amazing creative musicians I know," Eric Edberg, professor of music at DePauw and founder and director of the festival, tells the Banner-Graphic. The newspaper notes, "Since both performers make frequent use of 'looping' devices, in which passages of music are recorded in real time and repeated while additional layers are added, the concert has been titled 'Interlooping.' The program is another experiment in diversifying the programming of the summer festival, now in its seventh season." 

"My biggest professional interest is how classical musicians and institutions can engage new, and younger, audiences while maintaining artistic integrity,"says Professor Edberg. "While on sabbatical this spring in New York, I discovered that for many musicians and audiences, especially under 35, the distinctions between musical genres, like 'classical' and 'rock' and 'blues' and 'folk,' have lost their validity. So in programming this summer's concerts, I've been experimenting with combining genres." (photo at right: Tsui and legendary musician/producer Todd Rundgren in DePauw's recording studio; April 8, 2009)

The article states, "Tsui is one of an emerging class of musicians merging performance, composition and audio engineering. He performs as both a classical trombonist and a rock singer with his band, Addictive Stranger. He also owns his own recording company, Melting Skies Audio. During this concert, he will be playing his acclaimed composition, Ghosts of Extinct Elephants for Trombone and Electronics, as well as showcasing his looping abilities in several rock numbers and demonstrating his vision for the trombone as a 21st-century instrument." Tsui, who was a music performance major, will also be accompanied on one number by pianist Claude Cymerman, Siegesmund Professor of Music at the DePauw School of Music.

Read more at the newspaper's website.

July 19, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — A Los Angeles Times story today on Charlie Sheen's announced plans for a new show, a TV adaptation of the film Anger Management, includes comments from Jeff McCall, professor of communication at DePauw University. "His personal, professional and business unpredictability make him a real gamble for any channel that would be considering him," Dr. McCall says of Sheen, who was dropped from CBS' Two and a Half Men four months ago. "I can't imagine any of the big four networks taking a chance on him, not just because of the unpredictability, but because of the potential bad PR that could accompany the association."

The venue for Sheen's new comedy, which the actor will have a "significant ownership stake" in, is likely to be a cable network, the professor tells the Times. "Cable channels are not necessarily expected to provide cultural or programming leadership, so there is less to lose if the Sheen program crashed for whatever reason," states McCall. "I can see this show ending up on TBS, FX, USA or some other cable outlet that does original programming, but to smaller, targeted demos." 

Scott Collins writes, "The good news for Sheen is that he likely has yet to exhaust the patience of American viewers, who seem to have an unquenchable thirst for celebrities who behave badly. As McCall put it, 'In this day and age, it is hard to see any American celebrity as permanently damaged goods.' "

Access the complete article at the Times' website.

Jeffrey M. McCall is frequently called upon by major media outlets to discuss media matters and has been quoted in more than 100 newspapers.  He's also the author of the book Viewer Discretion Advised: Taking Control of Mass Media Influences. Also available is a recent newspaper op-ed and a story in the UK's Guardian.

July 19, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — Carol D. Gurney, a 1982 graduate of DePauw University, has been appointed co-director of the Medina County, Ohio Board of Elections, effective August 1. "Gurney, 50, is a resident of Montville Township and has been a part-time worker at the Board of Elections since 2004," reports the Medina Post. "She also is a member of the executive committee for the Medina County Democratic Party and serves as chairwoman of the grievance committee for the Medina County Bar Association."

The text adds, "Gurney graduated cum laude from DePauw University in 1982 with a degree in computational mathematics and earned a master's degree in project management from George Washington University in 1996. Her professional experience includes 10 years as a support specialist and project manager for Telcordia Technologies in Piscataway, N.J. and programmer for Ameritech in Brecksville and Indianapolis. 

Gurney will work with fellow director and Republican appointee Carol Lawler.

"One of the big things facing the new directors will be redistricting which must take place as a result of the 2010 Census," writes Glenn Wojciak. "The new directors will get their feet wet with a small special election Aug. 2 in which voters in the Wadsworth and Black River school districts are being asked to support school levies That will give them some experience heading into what is shaping up to be a bigger than usual off-year election in November."

Read the complete article at the Post's website.

July 19, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — Governor Mitch Daniels has declared July 25-29, 2011, as Indiana Private College Week. During this special week, all 31 private, nonprofit colleges and universities across the state -- including DePauw University -- are opening their campus doors to students, parents, and any others interested in the college selection process.

In his proclamation, Governor Daniels cites the productivity of Indiana’s independent sector of higher education -- which produces 35% of the state’s bachelor's degrees while enrolling only 20% of its college students -- as well as its higher graduation rates. He also cites the distinctive role the 31 campuses play in the advancement of Indiana, not only through high-quality education, but also economic, cultural and civic contributions to communities throughout the state.

This event is a first for the Independent Colleges of Indiana and its member campuses although similar weeks have been held in such states as Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota. Those visiting will get to experience firsthand the unique personality of each campus through tours, informational sessions, and conversations with students and staff.

To schedule a personal visit to DePauw, call toll-free (800) 447-2495.

A complete list of participating campuses, as well as their event schedules, is available here.

Visitors between the ages of 16 and 20 touring one or more ICI campuses during Private College Week will have the chance to enter a drawing for an Apple iPad. Entry forms and rules will be available at each campus.

Independent Colleges of Indiana, Inc. (ICI) is a nonprofit association that represents the state’s 31 private nonprofit colleges and universities. For more information, click here.

July 20, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — An Indianapolis Star article on parents who closely monitor the video games their children play notes, "DePauw University communications professor Jeffrey M. McCall says not all children have parents who take the lead on this issue. That's why he doesn't think the Supreme Court ruling is in the best interests of kids, nor does he believe a law like California's unduly restricts their rights."

Barb Berggoetz writes, "With the video-game market flooded with more violent and graphic games, it can be a constant struggle for parents to monitor and limit their children's video-gaming. And the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling doesn't help parents make their case. The 7-2 ruling struck down California's 2005 law that would have prevented the sale or rental, to those younger than 18, of games giving players the option of 'killing, maiming, dismembering, or sexually assaulting an image of a human being.' The majority opinion said such limits violated First Amendment rights. So, parents, it's up to you to combat the influences of the $18 billion video-gaming industry."

Dr. McCall tells the newspaper, "I think there is plenty of evidence to suggest kids can be harmed emotionally if they are internalizing the messages they see in video games."

You'll find the full story at IndyStar.com.

Jeff McCall is a 1976 graduate of DePauw, faculty adviser to student radio station WGRE, and author of the book Viewer Discretion Advised: Taking Control of Mass Media Influences. He's frequently called upon by major media outlets to discuss media matters and has been cited in articles published by more than 100 newspapers. Yesterday he was quoted in a Los Angeles Times story on Charlie Sheen's plans to launch a new television show.

July 21, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — It's important for job candidates to do some research on their potential employers before an interview and not be shy about asking questions. "If the interviewer doesn't share information, 'you may wish to look at another position,' observes Steve Langerud, director of Professional Opportunities at DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind.," notes Mildred L. Culp in her nationally syndicated "WorkWise" column. Langerud adds, "The wise employer lays it out to candidates."

According to DePauw's "career coach," "The willingness of an employer to be clear about gaps indicates the level to which (the company wishes) to succeed. Bringing new talent to the table is all about solving existing problems, filling gaps in performance and service, and moving forward in strategic ways."

Read the complete column at the website of California's Modesto Bee.

Steve Langerud has helped more than 15,000 people with workplace issues and is regularly quoted in articles on the job market and career development, including a recent MSNBC.com piece.

Visit DePauw's Office of Civic, Global and Professional Opportunities here.

July 21, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — "Newly crowned Boone County 4-H Fair queen Abby Emmert is set to serve as host as the annual fair which opens Friday for a seven-day run," begins a story in today's Indianapolis Star. "Emmert, Jamestown, a student at DePauw University, was crowned at Sunday night's pageant in the Witham Health Services Building at the fairgrounds," writes William J. Booher.

Emmert will be a sophomore this fall.

Access the item -- headlined "DePauw student crowned Boone fair queen " -- at IndyStar.com.

July 21, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — "Brebeuf Jesuit's JD Robinson played a key role in the South's 13-7 victory over the North in the Grange Insurance All-Star Classic at North Central High School on Friday," writes Mark Ambrogi in the Indianapolis Star. "Robinson, a 6-2, 220-pound tight end, caught a 9-yard touchdown pass from Indian Creek's Trey Reese. For the game, Robinson, who will play at DePauw, had two receptions for 21 yards."

Read more at IndyStar.com.

DePauw University's football team, which has earned two consecutive trips to the NCAA Division III playoffs, begins its 2011 season September 3 at Rose-Hulman.  For information on the upcoming campaign as well as historical statistics and scores, visit the team's official online page.

July 21, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — Ross Simpson, a May 2011 graduate of DePauw University, has joined Colliers International in Kansas City as an associate in the office services division. A communication major and studio art minor at DePauw, Simpson was a guard on Tiger basketball team.

Colliers is a full service commercial real estate firm.

Read more here.

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July 21, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — "As Atlantis came home today on the final mission of the Shuttle Transportation System (STS) program, a number of artifacts have found their way back to DePauw University," writes Eric Bernsee in today's Banner-Graphic. "And when today's landing effectively puts an end to the shuttle program, a noted DePauw alum will still have a lifetime of memories to cherish. Retired astronaut Joseph P. Allen recently presented the University with a pair of small black-and-gold felt DePauw pennants that he carried aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery on its November 1984 mission."

Dr. Allen, a 1959 DePauw graduate, flew on two milestone space shuttle flights: the first operational mission on Columbia in 1982, and the first satellite salvage mission on Discovery in 1984. In addition to the pennants, Allen's donation to his alma mater included two NASA flight suit patches, a  pair of NASA insignias, and four small American flags.

"All of the items flew with Allen aboard the Discovery flight, which blasted off Nov. 8, 1984 and returned to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida 192 hours and 127 orbits later on Nov. 16, 1984," reports Bernsee.  "He and wife Bonnie, a 1961 DePauw graduate, presented the space souvenirs on the occasion of her 50th class reunion during recent Alumni Weekend activities on campus."

"The artifacts were carried aboard STS-51A, which was flight No. 14 of the shuttle program, and flight No. 2 for Discovery," Allen tells the newspaper. "It was the only mission to accomplish a space salvage operation."

You'll find the full story at the Banner-Graphic's website.

Joseph P. "Joe" Allen IV addressed the 50th reunion of the Class of 1959 on June 13, 2009.  He said that the education he and his classmates received [Download Video: "Preparation for Great Adventures" - 2000kb] "allowed us to be reliable and successful leaders in a world always in transition and often in chaos. And we, the Class of '59, can assure you that a DePauw education endures for at least five decades and can take you on grand adventures -- spiritual, intellectual, and sometimes physical -- across vast distances. A DePauw education travels very well, indeed."

Hear Joe Allen's remarks in their entirety here: [Download Audio: "Joseph P. Allen IV '59" - 11,035kb].

Joe Allen was inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in 2005. Details can be found in this previous story. He also received the Old Gold Goblet from DePauw (seen in photo at left) in 1985.

Dr. Allen's father, Joseph Percival "Perk" Allen III '30, was a member of DePauw's economics faculty from 1957 until his retirement in 1975.

July 22, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — "Recently, the DePauw women's basketball program became aware of a Banner-Graphic story about the Humane Society of Putnam County and its current difficulties," begins an article in the Greencastle newspaper. "The DPU coaches made a quick decision to be a part of the short-term answer. Head basketball coach Kris Huffman has announced this year all proceeds from Jake & Tanner's Kid's Best Friend Camp will go directly to the Humane Society of Putnam County. Due to the generosity of sponsors, and a volunteer staff, the $65 camp fee collected from each camper who attends the camp will go directly to the shelter and its efforts."

Mary Smith (pictured at right), assistant women's basketball coach and co-founder of the camp, says, "Each of our coaches has either plucked a stray dog off the streets of Greencastle to give it a home, or has been a part of rescues in other ways, so we know the importance of the work done at the shelter. People can only care for so many pets themselves. When that limit is reached, where does one turn?"

The 15th Kid's Best Friend Camp, for boys and girls entering kindergarten through the 10th grade, takes place next Monday through Wednesday.  Register by calling (765) 658-4960 or e-mailing khuffman@depauw.edu.

Learn more about the camp in this previous story.

July 22, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — "Back by popular demand, noted pianist May Phang will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 29, at the First United Methodist Church of South Haven," begins an article in the Kalamazoo Gazette. Phang, associate professor in the DePauw University School of Music, will perform as part of the South Haven Performance Series.

"She was phenomenal last year, and we are excited to have her back this year," says Bob Copping, chairman of the series.

The newspaper notes, "Phang began piano studies in her native Singapore, where she obtained her associate and licentiate diplomas from Trinity College of Music (London) by the age of 12. A graduate of McGill University in Canada, she obtained her doctorate from Temple University in Philadelphia ... Phang has given solo recitals and chamber music concerts in Singapore, Canada, the United States and Europe, and is a prizewinner of several competitions including the Chopin Young Pianists' competition in Buffalo, N.Y., Canadian Music Competition, Concours d'Orchestre symphonique de Montreal, and Pontoise International Young Artists Competition in France."

Read the full story -- headlined "A musician's musician" -- here.

July 23, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — Major Jackson, winner of the Cave Canem Poetry Prize and a finalist for a National Book Critics Circle Award, will come to the campus of DePauw University on Wednesday, September 14.  You're invited to attend a reading at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Richard E. Peeler Art Center.  The program is presented free of charge and is open to all.

Jackson is the author of three collections of poetry: Holding Company (2010) and Hoops (2006), which were both finalists for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literature-Poetry, and Leaving Saturn (2002), winner of the Cave Canem Poetry Prize and finalist for a National Book Critics Award Circle. His poems have been published in the New Yorker, American Poetry Review, and Poetry, among other literary journals and magazines, and his work has been included in anthologies such as The Best American Poetry 2004 , From the Fishouse, and The Word Exchange: Anglo-Saxon Poems in Translation.

His honors include a 2003 Whiting Writers' Award, a 1995 Pew Fellowship in the Arts, and a 2003 Witter Bynner Fellowship.

Major Jackson is the Richard Dennis Green and Gold Professor at University of Vermont and a core faculty member of the Bennington Writing Seminars. He serves as the Poetry Editor of the Harvard Review.

Learn more about the Kelly Writers Series by clicking here.

July 23, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — "American broadcast television networks have taken delight in reporting about the unprofessional journalistic practices of the British tabloid newspaper, News of the World," writes Jeff McCall, professor of communication, in today's Indianapolis Star. "The actions of that 'newspaper' are, indeed, egregious. But while the network anchors harrumph about the poor standards at a tabloid already known for its seedy practices, some introspection is in order for their own professional deficiencies."

In an op-ed column, Dr. McCall asserts, "A growing concern that needs serious ethical scrutiny is 'checkbook journalism' at network television, the practice of news organizations paying sources for interviews. This practice has been frowned upon over the years, and for good reason. Paying sources suggests that the news is for sale. It disrupts the free flow of information that is essential in a democracy. Other news outlets get fenced out. Whatever information is gleaned from a paid interview can come off as tainted. Network executives try to cover up the practice by claiming they are paying for the licensing of photos or videos from a newsmaker, who then just happens to grant interviews after the sale. This sleight of hand doesn't fool anybody and should not clear the consciences of network producers."

The professor points out how money reportedly changed hands as newsgathering organizations covered the sensational cases of Casey Anthony and former U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner, among others.  Network claims that paying for video or exclusives is now part of the way business is done doesn't fly with McCall, who states, "The everybody-else-is-doing-it argument doesn't work for middle-schoolers, and it isn't acceptable for network journalists."

The author of Viewer Discretion Advised: Taking Control of Mass Media Influences notes, "The potential ethical damage of paying for interviews must now be on the minds of network reporters. On the recent (and ridiculous) nine-minute Today show interview of 'Octomom' Nadya Suleman and her many kids, NBC anchor Ann Curry specifically pointed out that Suleman was not being paid for the interview. No mention, however, was made about money being exchanged for videos, accommodations or anything else. ABC anchor Terry Moran sent out a Twitter message in advance of his interview with Juror No. 3 from the Anthony trial to deny that ABC was compensating the juror."

McCall concludes, "It is sad, indeed, that network news has entered a time when reporters feel compelled to indicate when sources are not being paid. It would be better if the reporters felt compelled to explain when the sources are, in fact, compensated, and how."

Access the complete essay at College News.org.

Jeffrey M. McCall, a 1976 graduate of DePauw, is frequently called upon by major media outlets to discuss media matters and has been quoted in more than 100 newspapers. Four days ago he was cited in a Los Angeles Times report on Charlie Sheen's attempt to return to television and was a source in an Indianapolis Star article this week examining a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on video games.

July 24, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — "Initial planning for Greencastle's Stellar Communities grant initiatives got a lift Friday as representatives from multiple state agencies met with city and DePauw University officials for a project-by-project planning session to review progress and develop next steps," reports the Banner-Graphic. "The planning meeting -- which included Greencastle Mayor Sue Murray and DePauw University President Brian Casey -- focused heavily on ensuring proper coordination between the parties involved in implementing the city's ambitious Stellar Communities proposal." (photo: Mayor Murray and President Casey at the March 10 announcement of receipt of the Stellar Communities award)

The story notes, "Greencastle's Stellar Communities grant proposal was approved in March by the State of Indiana as one of two pilot projects (North Vernon being the other community). The Stellar Grant may provide as much as $19 million over the next three years to support core projects designed to enhance the economic, cultural and residential vitality of Greencastle's downtown and the 'South Court' neighborhood which connects it to the university. The scope of the project ranges from streetscape improvements to economic development initiatives and historic preservation efforts, primarily focused on the square and in the surrounding neighborhood."

Dr. Casey says, "We know that we're at our best when the city is the strongest it can be. We're partners in this effort, and I'm very happy about the ways in which we can work closely with the city to take Stellar from concept to reality."

You'll find the complete article at the newspaper's website.

July 24, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — "There is a history of deception in the American news media, including prominent examples of reporters fabricating articles, stealing information, shilling for political and corporate interests, and impersonating everyone from police officers to mental patients," writes the Chicago News Cooperative's James Warren.  In his column, which is published in today's New York Times, Warren notes, "For sure, deception can be justified if an overriding public interest is served and the deceit is the sole means to discern wrongdoing, said Robert Steele, a journalism ethics expert at DePauw University and the Poynter Institute who is consulting with National Public Radio as it re-examines its ethical standards in light of the recent, politically charged brouhahas there."

The backdrop for Warren's piece is the Chicago TimeLine Theatre's recent revival of The Front Page, a 1928 play that examines the sometimes-shady journalistic practices of that era.  

Read the essay -- "Hildy Johnon Would Have Happily Hacked" -- at the Times' website.

Bob Steele , a 1969 graduate of DePauw, is Phyllis W. Nicholas Director of the University's Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics and Distinguished Professor of Journalism Ethics. One of America's leading experts on media ethics, he was cited in this recent story.

July 25, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — "The other day we brought in one of those thoughtful academic types to advise us on ethics," writes Tim Fitzpatrick, editor of the Salt Lake Tribune. "We invited Bob Steele to our newsroom talk about journalism ethics in the age of Facebook and Twitter. But the ethical dilemma that generated the most discussion had nothing to do with whom to friend or when to tweet. Instead the hot button was what the Tribune should do about inappropriate and even cruel statements in online comments."

The column continues, "Steele, professor of journalism and director of the Prindle Institute (for) Ethics at DePauw University, thought news organizations might have erred with open comment systems. He goes to a lot of newsrooms, and reporters in particular can be among comments' biggest detractors, in part because the subjects of their stories can be smeared by uninformed commenters. So we have begun a review of our comments policy and platform, and as part of that we are asking what our readers think. We would like your advice on what changes, if any, we should make. I will report back later on what you told us and what may change."

Read more at the newspaper's website.

Robert M. Steele, a 1969 graduate of DePauw, is Phyllis W. Nicholas Director of the University's Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics and Distinguished Professor of Journalism Ethics. One of America's leading experts on media ethics, Dr. Steele was cited in yesterday's New York Times and chaired a task force that reviewed the ethics policy of NPR, as noted in this recent article.

Two DePauw students are interning at the Salt Lake Tribune this summer.  Read more here.

July 25, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — "Realtor Nancy Lethem has joined F.C. Tucker/Bloomington as the newest associate on the staff," reports Indiana's Bloomington Herald-Times. "She recently completed training at F.C. Tucker's Professional Sales Academy in Indianapolis.  She earned a bachelor's degree from DePauw University and a master's degree from Indiana University."

The item notes that Lethem, a 1973 graduate of DePauw, "comes to F.C. Tucker from a career in funding development in which she helped philanthropists and not-for-profit agencies meet funding and human services goals ... In her role as director of development, Lethem worked with the IU Foundation, the Kinsey Institute at IU and Centerstone of Indiana.

The full article is available at the newspaper's website (a paid subscription is required to access content). 

Learn more about Nancy Lethem in this previous story.