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‘Then Laugh’

‘Then Laugh’

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.

Amy Kyle ’97 — Road Trippin’

Amy Kyle ’97 —  Road Trippin’

Amy (Curtis) Kyle, ’97, enjoys traveling with her ISU roommate and sorority sister Stephanie Quinto, ’98. Recently, the alumnae brought their children back to experience Indiana State.

Heather Salsman — Teaching Through Turbulence

Heather Salsman — Teaching Through Turbulence

Heather Salsman, ’08, enjoys helping other teachers through her blog and facebook page: Teaching Through Turbulence.

True Blue, ISU And You

True Blue, ISU And You

Gerry Dick, ’90, writes about what Indiana State University and Blue means to him.

A Poem

An Indiana State graduate submitted a poem in honor of Al Perone, associate dean of students and ombudsperson.

The Speakers I Have Known

The Speakers I Have Known

As the former chair of the University Speaker Series, Mark Edwards had the opportunity to meet and hear stories from the many men and women who have visited Indiana State. He shares a few of their stories.

Fishing

Fishing

Mike Blackwell, ’71, had good luck fishing during the summer.

Divided

Divided

Lucy Chew, ’07, GR 10, traveled west for her summer vacation.

The Shelburn Tornado

The Shelburn Tornado

On May 21, 1949, a tornado swept through Shelburn, Ind., killing 11 residents. Richard McHugh, ’51, writes about that experience in his new book, “Blown Away.” He also wrote an essay on that experience for Indiana State University Magazine. Click on Alumni Feed above to see what other alumni submitted showing the weather.

Dusty

Dusty

In Tempe, Ariz., Amber Soergel, ‘98, has experienced the dust storms known as haboobs.