Chasing the Happy Dream
Many routes exisit to fun and happiness in our lives. But what is fun? What is happiness? Indiana State psychology Professor Virgil Sheets discusses them and their impact on our lives in this question and answer session in this issue of magazine, which focuses on happiness.
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Summer Fun
From roller coasters to water rides, five Indiana State alumni have made fun their business at Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus, Ind.
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The Cost of Happiness
There is a cost for happiness, but it doesn’t necessarily mean just buying more gadgets and toys. For some, it’s about obtaining experiences and preparing for the future.
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Active By Design
After leading the National Foundation on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, Rich Killingsworth, ’87, now promotes walkable, bikeable communities for healthy lifestyles.
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Alumni Feed
Laughter and joy can filter in during unexpected times, such as at a funeral. Read Caitlin Stuckey’s memories of her grandfather along with what brings Heather Salsman and Amy Kyle joy in the Alumni Feed.
Athletics
Sycamore pitcher Sean Manaea has risen to the top in college baseball with a “chillax” attitude and hard work.
Alumni Profiles
Sally Neville, ’74, finds it’s important to laugh in the face of difficult situations as she directs HIV care at the Kansas City Care Clinic and has become nationally known for her work.
Research
Making life better through one random act at time is the goal of a group started by Indiana State alumnae and friends. Those acts also exemplify positive psychology.
ISU Events & Activities
Sycamore Athletics
- Sycamore Student Athletes Make Impact At 2013 Special Olympics Indiana
- Johnson Invited To Compete In Shot Put At World University Games
- Greg Lansing Basketball Camp Underway Inside The ISU Arena
- Koby Kraemer Signs With The Toronto Blue Jays
- Robinson Native Kelsey Dirks Joins The Indiana State Women’s Basketball Program
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Books — 2013
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Summer Fun
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Recent Articles
Class Acts — 2013
See what Indiana State alumni have been doing from lecturing to winning awards to starting new chapters in their lives.
Running High
Mike Meehan, ’94, slipped on his sneakers and began pounding the pavement in 2008. After completing everything from 5Ks to ultramarathons, he’s now preparing for a triathlon – all in the name of fun. Also, read his column about being and running in Boston after the explosion at the Boston Marathon.
Play Me A Melody
Ababy grand piano in the Art Gallery Lounge of the Hulman Memorial Student Union allows students to express their joys and sadness.
An Interview with Rick Heller
Baseball coach Rick Heller led the Sycamores to the Missouri Valley Conference Championship in 2012 and the team to its first trip to the NCAA tournament since 1995. In 2012, the MVC named him Coach of the Year.
Meet David Driver, ‘71
David Driver works each year to plan the Northwest Indiana Regional Alumni Association Golf Outing, which raises scholarship funds.
Inspiring World Exploration
Bob and Jan Jerry support study abroad opportunities for ISU education students.
Summer Fun at ISU
From cheering on the Terre Haute Rex for summer baseball fun to camps for science, art, music, theater and sports to Summer Honors, Indiana State provides summer fun for all ages.
What a wonderful article. I enjoyed hearing about Rich's efforts with regard to