• 45 years: Robert Grundman, assistant professor of aviation technology
• 35 years: Loretta Lonz, academic advisor in Building Construction Management; Mike Jacob, professor of electrical and computer engineering technology; Kay Solomon, academic advisor in Mechanical Engineering Technology; and Linda Young, academic advisor, in Computer and Information Technology
• 30 years: Bradley Harriger, professor of mechanical engineering technology; James Lane, lab supervisor in Mechanical Engineering Technology; Dennis Short, professor of computer graphics technology; and Steven Widmer, associate professor of mechanical engineering technology.
• 25 years: Thomas Brelage, lab supervisor in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology; Robert Bruce, associate professor of mechanical engineering technology; and Richard Allen, maintenance technician in Aviation Technology.
• 20 years: Maria Drake, data manager; Jeffrey Honchell, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering technology; Denver Lopp, professor of aviation technology; Kathryne Newton, professor of technology leadership and innovation; Phillip Rawles, associate professor of computer and information technology; and David Stanley, associate professor of aviation technology.
• 15 years: Beverly Davis, associate professor of technology leadership and innovation (Lafayette); Brian Dillman, associate professor of aviation technology; James Jenkins, associate professor of building construction management; Nghia Le, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering technology (New Albany); Jan Lugowski, associate professor of mechanical engineering technology; Kyle Lutes, associate professor of computer and information technology; Carlos Morales, associate professor of computer graphics technology; Mathias Sutton, associate professor of technology leadership and innovation; Nancy Tucker, department head secretary in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology.
• 10 years: Rene Bailey, Project Lead The Way program assistant; Jacqueline Brown, academic excellence coordinator; Julia Carson, student services secretary, Columbus; Joseph Dues, associate professor of mechanical engineering technology (New Albany); Jeffrey Evans, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering technology; Debbie Frantz, account clerk; Gene Harding, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering technology (South Bend); Nathan Hartman, associate professor of computer graphics technology; Douglas Keith, clinical assistant professor of building construction management; Marcus Rogers, professor of computer and information technology; Anthony Smith, associate professor, computer and information technology; Jennifer White, academic advisor in Technology Leadership and Innovation.

The project was partially funded by the Community Service Student Grant Program, facilitated by Purdue’s Office of Engagement. Additional support came from Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Wabash National, Oerlikon Fairfield and Kohl’s.

“When we started the project, the lot was partly gravel, full of bushes and poison ivy and just not very appealing,” said Kelly High, a student in the OLS 46700 course.

The City of Lafayette cleared the gravel, leveled the area and helped clear invasive trees. The Purdue students took care of clearing the rest of the nuisance plants; laying sod; planting grass, trees and flowers; and creating a rain garden. They also purchased toys and games for the playground area.

The dedication ceremony November 11 included state and local elected officials.

Associate Dean Schaffer

Andy Schaffer has been appointed associate dean for Statewide Technology at Purdue University. In addition to his responsibilities for the administration of Statewide Technology, Schaffer will lead the reengineering initiative for the nine College of Technology locations across Indiana. Schaffer replaces Duane Dunlap, who has been appointed associate dean for engagement for the college.

Schaffer was previously the director of the College of Technology locations at New Albany, Greensburg, Columbus, and Vincennes.

An associate professor of industrial technology, he earned his bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership and supervision with highest distinction from Purdue. He completed his Master of Business Administration degree with distinction at the University of Louisville and earned his Ph.D. in business administration at The Ohio State University. His doctoral program emphases were in organization theory and international business.

Before joining Purdue, Schaffer was associate professor of management and assistant department head at the School of Business at North Georgia State University. He also served as an assistant professor of organizational leadership and supervision at IUPUI in Indianapolis.

University awards

• 2012 Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Awards in Memory of Charles B. Murphy: Brad Benhart, building management and construction technology (read a profile on Benhart)
• Continuing Education’s Award for Excellence in Distance Learning: Erin Bowen, technology leadership and innovation (read the TechPurdue announcement)
• Fellowship for Study in a Second Discipline (2012-13): Nicoletta Adamo-Villani, computer graphics technology (read the TechPurdue announcement)
• Outstanding Commercialization Award: Lonnie Bentley, computer information technology (read the initial announcement)

Faculty service recognition awards

• 30 years: Zarjon Baha, building construction management; Bruce Harding, mechanical engineering technology; Alka Harriger, computer and information technology
• 25 years: Terry Burton, computer graphics technology; John Denton, electrical and computer engineering technology; Nancy Denton, mechanical engineering technology; Philip Mick, aviation technology; Anthony Oxtoby, electrical and computer engineering technology; JoDell Steuver, technology leadership & innovation (Columbus); Michele Summers, technology leadership & innovation (Lafayette)
• 20 years: Brian Alenskis, mechanical engineering technology (Richmond); Thomas Capozzoli, technology leadership & innovation (Kokomo); Terrence O’Connor, electrical and computer engineering technology (New Albany); Matthew Stephens, technology leadership & innovation; Kevin Taylor, electrical and computer engineering technology (Kokomo); J. Mark Thom, aviation technology; Bernard Wulle, aviation technology
• 15 years: Clark Cory, computer graphics technology; John Finnegan, computer graphics technology (New Albany); Michael Leasure, aviation technology; Julie Mariga, computer and information technology
• 10 years: Nicoletta Adamo-Villani, computer graphics technology; Dennis Depew, technology leadership & innovation; Ronald Glotzbach, computer graphics technology; Mark Shaurette, building construction management

The ceremonies and their student speakers are:

• College of Technology at Richmond and Anderson: Friday, May 4, 6:30 p.m.; Danylle Harman, organizational leadership and supervision, student speaker
• College of Technology at Lafayette, Saturday, May 5, 2:00 p.m.; Michael Smith, organizational leadership and supervision, student speaker
• College of Technology at South Bend, Monday, May 7, 6:00 p.m.; Kevin Miller, engineering technology, student speaker
• College of Technology at Columbus and Greensburg, Tuesday, May 8, 6:00 p.m.; Jacob Rutan, computer and information technology, student speaker
• College of Technology at Kokomo, Wednesday, May 9, 6:00 p.m.; Tyler Imbierowicz, computer and information technology, student speaker
• College of Technology at Vincennes, Thursday, May 10, 11:30 a.m.; Vance Perry, industrial technology, student speaker
• College of Technology at New Albany, Thursday, May 10, 6:00 p.m.; Munkhtsetseg Nandigjav, computer graphics technology, student speaker
• College of Technology at West Lafayette and Indianapolis, Saturday, May 12, 9:30 a.m.; Ellen Zouras, building construction management, student speaker. A posthumous bachelor of science degree will be awarded to Timothy D. Patterson, a former student in the College of Technology.

His research and new Man to Machine (M2M) lab in the College of Technology are featured in the Spring 2012 edition of Innovation, the college’s alumni magazine. The issue is scheduled to be mailed in early May.

Other stories you’ll find include:

• A feature story on the college’s multidisciplinary approach to the changing face of the electric utility industry
• An examination of the college’s efforts to provide commercialization guidance and assistance to faculty and students
• Profiles of alumni Josh Hurst, mechanical engineering technology, and Candice Nash, organizational leadership and supervision
• Other issues that affect the education of Technology students

The print edition will be mailed in May to College of Technology alumni and donors. The online edition will appear at www.tech.purdue.edu/innovation in May as well.

Students from Purdue’s College of Technology at Lafayette had a busy final week of the semester with three special events benefiting area youth.

As part of their OLS 46700 Service Learning course, three groups identified area agencies that could use volunteer help for special projects. The groups chose Hanna Center, the Lyn Treece Boys and Girls Club and the Tippecanoe Arts Federation. The activities were partially funded by the Community Service Student Grant Program, facilitated by Purdue’s Office of Engagement

Lyn Treece Boys and Girls Club
A group of three students, led by George Leap, helped the Boys and Girls Club design and build the longest indoor train system in Lafayette. The final product, unveiled Dec. 7, is eight feet off the ground. Children at the club assisted with the project, and the organizers hope that it remains an educational tool for the kids and a source of revenue for the club through advertising opportunities.

“We had to raise money for the train system, including a grant from the provost’s office,” Leap said. “In OLS, you learn a lot about how to deal with people and manage projects. That carried over into this project.”

In addition to classroom lessons, Leap got his first exposure to community service.

“I’ve never really been involved in community service types of things. To have the opportunity through this project, I realized that you can make time for it,” he said. “It’s really not that hard. I’m sure I’ll stay involved with the club.”

See a slideshow of the train event on Flickr.

Hanna Center
Another group of five students sponsored a Learning Carnival for kids at the Hanna Community Center Dec. 10. The four-hour event included educational games, face painting, a DJ, a speaker about bullying and its effects, breakfast and lunch, and a visit from Santa.

“Hanna does a lot with at-risk and under-privileged kids. We wanted to help let them know that they can learn and have fun at the same time,” said team leader Kelly High. “It’s something that’s very important.”

The group used their project management and communications skills to successfully plan the event, which High called a “great learning experience.”

“It’s a good class and it’s a good program. It does really teach you a lot, especially about things in life you don’t think about,” High said. “I’d like to be more involved in community service.”

Tippecanoe Arts Federation
The third service group focused their efforts on raising awareness and participation in the Tippecanoe Arts Federation After School Arts Program. A public reception and exhibition was held Dec. 9. Purdue students worked with students at Cary Home, Battleground Middle School, and Oakland and Jefferson High Schools to create T-shirts using personally created block print designs. Six Purdue students worked on the project.

“We wanted to offer these kids a positive creative outlet and give them self-confidence,” said team leader Eric Bruce. “We also talked with them about their interests and discussed possible professions where those could be used.”

The T-shirts were displayed at the reception, and Brown hopes that similar art projects will result in a public mural in the city.

The organizational leadership and supervision major requires an experiential component, which can be met by the OLS 46700 (Service Learning) course or an internship. Course objectives include applying classroom knowledge to a project, interaction with and learning from the community, mentoring and helping those in need, and providing an opportunity to reflect on experiences.

Michele Summers, professor of technology leadership & innovation, teaches the OLS 467 course at Purdue’s College of Technology at Lafayette.

Students at Purdue’s College of Technology at Lafayette delivered 3,820 pounds of food to the local Food Finders organization Monday afternoon.

They made the delivery before Thanksgiving because Food Finders was in need of additional food before the holiday. The students will be collecting food for another two weeks.

The College of Technology at Lafayette location, headquartered at the Subaru of Indiana Automotive Training Center, has an enrollment of 181 students this fall. The food donation equates to more than 21 pounds of food donated for each  student.

How do they collect so much? Competition.

The coordinators have set up a friendly competition between the Student Ambassadors and the Study Abroad students. In addition, students in each class measure their progress against each other.

While there are prizes of T-shirts and food, organizers say that is not the most important thing.

“It’s been really fun, but we haven’t lost sight of what it’s really about,” said Sindie Hornbeck, a student in the organizational leadership and supervision program. “The winning team is Food Finders.”

(Photos: Above: Student Ambassador President Laurie Nash helps unload one of two pickup trucks full of Food Finder donations. Right: Raven Smathers stacks water bottles as Nash brings more items to be unloaded.)

The event includes discounted admission, an ice cream social, and time to watch an elephant get a bath.

Registration (by August 12) is required for the event. Find full details on the event’s web page.