Exchange - Fall 2015

CELEBRATING 65 YEARSOF IES ABROADALSO CELEBRATING: 50 YEARS IN NANTES | 25 YEARS IN BEIJING

In giving us your stories, first as students and now as

alumni, you have given direction to IES Abroad and set

us on our path. You are the IES Abroad story. To celebrate

our collective 65-year history, we will be featuring the

stories of 65 alumni throughout the 2015-16 academic

year. Tune-in to our upcoming communications via email

and Facebook to learn about some of your fellow “IES-ers.”

In this issue of the Exchange, we are celebrating all

that IES Abroad has become since 1950—from our

modest beginnings in post-WWII Vienna to expansion

into Asia in the 1980s and to the rest of the world in the

1990s through today. We also are celebrating 50 years

in Nantes, France, and 25 years in Beijing, China. Our

feature Nantes story highlights the tradition of homestays

and the impact they have had on both students and host

families. In Beijing, we hear from alumna Erika Helms

and her work in establishing the Jane Goodall Institute

China. Throughout, you will also read about IES Abroad

Alumni Weekends, a new initiative that offers you the

opportunity to make new memories overseas with us.

We also look to the future. Through our Advancement

Office, we seek to advance the mission of IES Abroad,

with the goal of providing access to all students who

wish to study abroad regardless of financial means. In

addition to raising funds to support need-based aid for

our standard study abroad programs, IES Internships

remains a key priority. We are seeing huge demand for

this type of programming, and we continue to roll out

new locations internationally and domestically for full-

time summer internships. In providing these programs,

Dear IES Abroad Alumni,

Happy 65th Anniversary! You are a significant part of IES Abroad’s 65-year history, and I

am delighted to be celebrating this milestone with you. Throughout the decades, you have

had thrilling travel adventures, deep cultural exposure, and exciting academic coursework

overseas with us. Your experiences have not only helped shape who you are, but they have

defined who we are as an organization.

we are offering career-oriented experiences, along with

intercultural training, that address a critical need. I

personally believe so strongly in this type of learning

experience that I am giving $10,000 annually to invest

in scholarships for IES Internships students.

I invite you to join me in supporting IES Abroad students

in any way that is meaningful to you. You play a vital role

in our advancement effort through your gifts, in making

connections on our behalf, and much more. Thank you

for contributing. I encourage you to learn more about our

new planned giving initiative on pages 10-11 and consider

how IES Abroad fits into your life story.

Thanks to you, IES Abroad has become a truly global

organization with programs in more than 35 cities

across the globe. But while we have become a large

non-profit organization—educating more than 5,700

students annually and boasting over 100,000 alumni—

we remain deeply committed to our students, first and

foremost, and to our mission of providing premier study

abroad and internship programs, which offer worldwide

experiential learning opportunities that meet the

highest standards of academic quality.

I extend many thanks to you and the thousands of other

students and parents who have put their trust in IES

Abroad since 1950. You are our legacy and our future.

PRESIDENT’S LETTER

With gratitude,

Mary M. Dwyer, Ph.D., President and CEO

IMPACTING THE LIVES OF STUDENTS“

”

When I started my internship at .ING Media in London, I had no idea what I was in store for.

Completing my internship abroad gave me the confidence to think I could take on anything that

comes my way, but I have to admit, it was not until I carried two suitcases and a backpack on

public transportation through central London that I learned for a fact that I really can. However,

I could have never done any of this if it were not for those who helped me financially. Receiving

a scholarship from IES Abroad lessened the weight of the financial burden traveling tends to be,

and I will forever be grateful for the help I received. — Sophie Babcock

London, Summer 2014

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On the cover: IES Abroad students across 65 years, from 1950 to 2015.

IN THIS ISSUEMILESTONES 65 Years of IES Abroad 3-5

Meet a Nantes Host Family 6-7

Launching the Jane Goodall Institute in Beijing 8-9

25 Years in Beijing 8-9

PLANNED GIVING Alumni Plan Their Legacies 10-11

How to Make a Planned Gift 11

IES INTERNSHIPS Expanding IES Internships 12

Reflecting on an Internship in Rome 13

FILM FESTIVAL First Study Abroad Film Festival 14

Q&A with Juror Willard Huyck 15

ALUMNI CONNECTIONS NEW Alumni Weekends 16

Nantes 50th Anniversary Celebration 17

Events 17

Alumni Updates 18-20

ANNUAL GIVING REPORT 21-27

Students by

the Eiffel To

wer

Phyllis Koller Wills, Paris 1966-67

Walking through LondonNancy Dreyer, London, Spring 1976

MILESTONES

At Tomaree National Park Marlowe Padilla, Sydney, Spring 2015

Glacier near El CalafateBritney Cuffee, Buenos Aires, Spring 2007

1976 London

1966-67 Paris

2007 Buenos Aires

2015 Sydney

2012 Rabat

1992 Berlin

Tea break in the Sahara

Aoife O’Connor, Rabat, Spring 2012

Posing in front

of Humboldt-Univer

sitat

The boat arrival of t

he first group

of students

1950 Vienna

Spring break field trip to ChinaGretchen Cook-Anderson, Nagoya 1988-89

1989 Nagoya

Fall 2015 www.IESabroad.org/Alumni 3

Throughout the decades IES Abroad has continually been

transforming, always with this vision in mind and always at the

forefront of international education. IES Abroad truly has become

a world-class institution, working with more than 225 leading U.S.

colleges and universities and nearly 100 renowned foreign partner

universities and educational institutions. More than 100,000

students have gone through our programs, each contributing

stories and lessons learned that are intricately woven together,

making up the fabric of who we are today. Whether you studied

abroad in 1955, 1995, or 2015, you share the uniqueness of the

study abroad experience and its power to inspire and transform.

With 65 years of experience behind us, we look forward to the

future. We look forward to serving future students through

our premier study abroad programs and providing them with

a world-class education abroad. We look forward to working

with a new type of student whose primary interest is in gaining

practical work experience through our Internships Programs.

We look forward to bringing international students to the

United States and offering meaningful education abroad

experiences, thereby becoming a truly global organization.

And we look forward to learning more from our alumni,

hearing their stories and understanding how study abroad fits

into their lives with each passing decade.

Our past informs our future. As a non-profit organization,

we have been well-guided by our mission and our vision. We

remain committed to our students and to providing deep

intercultural experiences. We aspire to make study abroad

accessible to students of all backgrounds. In the past 10

years, IES Abroad has awarded more than $23 million to

16,121 students. As we embark upon our next 65 years, we are

indebted to you, our alumni, for being part of our past, and we

thank you for being part of our future.

Our vision for the future remains connected to the original IES Abroad program in 1950 ... a world filled

with interculturally-adept leaders who have both the understanding and skills to effectively, humanely, and

positively navigate across different cultures, in politics, education, business, or the non-profit sector.

65 Years of IES Abroad:From Our Past Comes Our Future


1950sVienna ’50

1960s

Paris ’61Freiburg ’62Madrid ’64Nantes ’65Durham ’69

1970s

London ’74

1980s

EU Program ’81Mexico City ’82Nagoya ’86Singapore ’86Milan ’87Tokyo ’87Southeast Asia ’89

1990s

Beijing ’90Taipei ’90Adelaide ’91Dijon ’91Kiev ’91Moscow ’91Salamanca ’91Berlin ’92Canberra ’92Kasugai ’96Stockton ’96La Plata ’97Dublin ’99

2000s

Melbourne ’01Santiago ’01Barcelona ’02Buenos Aires ’02Rome ’02Amsterdam ’03Auckland ’04Christchurch ’04Arles ’05Granada ’05

2010s

Galapagos ’10Kunming ’11San Jose ’12Istanbul ’13Rio de Janeiro ’13Chicago ’15Nice ’15New York ’16

London DE ’05Quito ’05Sydney ’05Delhi ’06Siena ’06Paris BIA ’07Oxford ’08Shanghai ’08Cape Town ’09Rabat ’09

Did You Know?

IMPACT ON ALUMNI IES Abroad has conducted several surveys of its alumni to explore how they perceive their study abroad experience and its

impact on their careers, education, and world views.

ENROLLMENT GROWTH AND GLOBAL REACHSince the first class of 23 students in 1950, enrollment has grown exponentially over the past 65 years to more than 5,700

students annually in 35+ locations across the world, and a network of more than 100,000 alumni. (Center openings and

enrollment represented above.)

MISSION-DRIVEN SINCE 1950 A not-for-profit institution, IES Abroad has been guided by its mission since its

founding in 1950. In 2006, IES Abroad was first in field to adopt a Statement of

Ethical Principles to further guide our business practices, ensuring transparency

and furthering our commitment to making students our highest priority.

STRONG GOVERNANCEThe academic consortium was established in 1965, thereby instituting

an academic governance structure. More than 100 new consortium

members have been added since 1997, with the consortium now totaling

more than 225 U.S. colleges and universities that review

and approve our programs.

MILESTONES

Closed Centers are italicized

98%

Reported the study abroad

experience helped them to better

understand their own cultural

values and biases

94%

Stated that the experience

continues to influence their

interactions with people from

different cultures

96%

Indicated that studying abroad increased their self confidence

90%

Of younger alumni got into their 1st or 2nd choice graduate or professional

school

84%

Of younger alumni felt that studying abroad

helped them build valuable

job skills

87%

Claimed that studying abroad

influenced subsequent educational experiences

95%

Stated that the experience has

had a lasting impact on their

world view

MILESTONES

■ In 1999, IES Abroad published the IES MAP, being first in

field to develop standards for education abroad programs.

These guidelines and assessment methods now serve as

the benchmark for national standards. IES Abroad also has

published groundbreaking MAPs for standards in language and

intercultural learning and student health and safety abroad.

■ Since 1976, IES Abroad has been conducting PROGRAM

REVIEWS and was first in field to do so, assembling a team

of staff and board members, U.S. faculty members, and

study abroad coordinators to go onsite to review programs—

academic coursework, field studies, internships, service

learning, housing, health and safety, etc.

■ In 1999, IES Abroad was first in field to establish a DEAN OF

STUDENTS function and protocols for student health and

safety abroad.

■ Since 1950, IES Abroad has distributed more than $50

MILLION IN FINANCIAL AID. Today, the organization gives

out $2.5 million each year.

■ 1,100+ ALUMNI AND INDIVIDUALS make a gift to support

need-based IES Abroad students each year. Key areas of

funding are scholarships for standard programs, scholarships

for internship programs, and travel stipends.

“�Vienna has largely

recovered from war

destruction and postwar

shortages. Despite allied

occupation there are no

boundaries between the

occupation zones. With a

special pass students can also visit

the Russian zone of Austria.”

“�Women should leave their bobby-sox and

saddleshoes at home. Men will need a

dark suit for evenings and another suit of

somewhat lighter weight for everyday wear.”

“� A ‘night letter cable’ allowing 22 words for

the minimum fee of approximately $2.92 plus

tax takes up to 24 hours for delivery, while a

straight cable costing 26½¢ per word will be

delivered to you 3 to 4 hours after it is sent.”

“� In Japan you will use different muscles from

those you use in the U.S. Before you go, it is

a good idea to get in shape with squatting

exercises, and practice sitting on your heels.”

“� Even if you purchase a basic cell phone

abroad, you can use your smartphone’s

Internet-based communications when you

are connected to WiFi.”

ORIENTATION GUIDES OVER THE YEARS

Retired airline pilot

Bob Bartsch (Vienna

1950-51), pictured 65

years after studying

abroad as a member

of the first IES Abroad

class in Vienna.


QUALITY IN ALL ASPECTS

“�MY EXPERIENCE

IN VIENNA MADE

A TREMENDOUS

DIFFERENCE IN

MY LIFE. ” 1954-55 VIENNA

1968 MADRID SUMMER PROGRAM

1972 PARIS

1996-97 TOKYO

2015 RIO DE JANEIRO


MILESTONES

It all began at the university choir where Mme Douillard and

her husband, Michel, were members. One night, they struck

up a conversation with several American students in the IES

Abroad Nantes program who mentioned they lived with local

families. Interested in the opportunity for cultural exchange for

themselves and their three daughters, the Douillards applied

to become a host family. In 1974, their first student

arrived: Elizabeth, a Brazilian

who was attending college in

the United States.

Elizabeth quickly adapted to

life with the family, and by the

end the semester Mme Douillard

says she felt like she was saying

goodbye to her own daughter.

“When Elizabeth left, the whole

family cried so much,” she recalls.

Each subsequent student became

a part of the family, too. “We

shared everything with them like

we did with our own children. We

were very happy to have them in

our home and incredibly sad when

they left.”

From setting the table to cutting

bread for meals, students quickly

immersed themselves fully into daily life as a part of the family.

At that time students were allocated only three dinners per

week (now five), but Mme Douillard always gave students the

opportunity to eat dinner with the family on one condition, that

they didn’t tell the other students in the program.

Over dinner, students practiced their French, shared stories

from the day, and learned about a variety of French cuisine

from crêpes to raclette to cauliflower gratin. “I loved helping

them discover new dishes and teaching them about French

gastronomy,” remembers Mme Douillard. One local dish she

made sure each of her students experienced was oysters.

“Some took a chance and tried them, but others weren’t as

courageous,” she says.

The Douillards also welcomed

students into many other aspects

of their family life. “In Nantes, we

often took students for walks along

the Erdre river, to the market,

and on trips to visit friends,” Mme

Douillard explains. “We also went to

classical music concerts, including

performances where our daughter

Delphine played the harp.” Outside of

Nantes, the family included students

on excursions to Brittany, Vannes,

the Gulf of Morbihan, and nearby

historical sites like Carnac and Clisson.

“We shared everything with the

students: family parties, anniversaries, baptisms, weddings,

the family get-together for the Pentecost, and preparations

for Christmas,” recalls Mme Douillard. But it wasn’t just

the students who benefited. “Culturally-speaking, it was a

very rich exchange. We learned about their culture and our

students learned about French culture. For my daughters, it

was wonderful—they had new sisters they could share their

lives with.”

Since its founding in 1965, homestays have been a cornerstone

of the IES Abroad Nantes program. Although the focus of the

program has changed from Mathematics and Engineering to

French Language and Literature, the integral part of homestays

has remained a constant for students throughout the decades.

In honor of our 50th anniversary in Nantes, we take a look back

with the Douillard family, who hosted 53 IES Abroad students in

their home between 1974 and 2006.

Meet the Douillards:NANTES HOST FAMILY TO 53 IES ABROAD STUDENTS

Above: Mme Douillard and Eugénie in Nantes in 2015.

Below: The Douillards’ host students throughout the decades.

1 9741980

19 96

2000

STUDENTS REMEMBER:


MILESTONES

The constant presence of American students also enriched the life of

Mme Douillard’s granddaughter, Eugénie Fouré, who was born in 1981.

Whenever Eugénie visited her grandparents’ house growing up, there

was always an American student present who, she says, “seemed like a

true member of the family.” From holding her as a baby to playing with

her throughout childhood, the students intrigued Eugénie at all stages

of her life.

In 1996, after hosting 35 students, Mme Douillard took Eugénie on a

grand tour of the United States to visit nine of her American daughters.

Spending a week with each, they toured historical sites and sampled

the local cuisine of each region before moving onto the next. By the

end of the trip, they had visited the entire span of the United States

from San Francisco to Washington, DC. For both Mme Douillard and

Eugénie, the most memorable moments were the reunions after so

many years apart. “There were so many emotions!” explains Mme

Douillard. “I was so proud to see how my American daughters had

developed into accomplished young women, mothers, and seasoned

musicians. What happiness!”

For Eugénie, the trip solidified her desire to pursue a career teaching

French as a foreign language. A few years later, at the suggestion of

her grandparents, Eugénie moved into their home for the duration of

her studies at the University of Nantes. Her grandparents’ American

daughters quickly became her American sisters. “We were the same

age and we shared a lot of things in common—we talked, went to the

movies, and went out for coffee together,” says Eugénie.

At the IES Abroad Nantes Center, Eugénie participated in activities

for local students including language exchange partners, receptions,

and the annual Thanksgiving Dinner for families and host students. It

was there that she met her future mentor, Associate Director, Chantal

Rouchet, who began her career at IES Abroad Nantes in 1967. They

kept in touch after Eugénie left Nantes to complete her Master’s

degree and start a career teaching French to international students. In

2011, upon nearing retirement, Mme Rouchet called Eugénie to ask if

she was interested in a position as Housing Coordinator at the Center.

“I said ‘yes,’ without a doubt!” remembers Eugénie. It was an opportunity

she had been preparing for her entire life. With her background, Eugénie

was uniquely qualified to take on this new role evaluating and matching

students with host families. Her new position also meant the opportunity

for Mme Douillard—who retired as a host mother in 2006 after moving to

a smaller home—to maintain her connection with the Center.

Looking back, 53 students later, Mme Douillard says that what she

misses most is the cultural exchange, helping students discover French

cuisine, and the presence of a friendly student at her side every

day. Today, Mme Douillard looks forward to attending the theatre

performance by Nantes students each semester, which she says,

“brings back such wonderful memories.” ■

Scholarships for Future StudentsInvest in scholarships for the next generation of students

studying abroad in Nantes and across the world by

making a gift at www.IESabroad.org/Giving

“Mme Douillard’s generosity was tangible and

practical. She told me the kitchen was mine and I was

welcome to enjoy a meal, snack or whatever I felt I

needed at any time. In fact, they got a custom-made

bowl with my name on it that I used for most of my

meals the whole time I was in Nantes—I still have my

bowl ‘full of memories.’ ” —Maame Afon Yelbert-

Obeng, Fall 2002 (Pictured above between the

Douillards)

“The biggest life lesson I learned from Mme

Douillard was to be generous, with time, resources,

humor, and love. I was deeply appreciative of the

opportunity to repay her generosity in kind, and I

strive to follow her example at every opportunity,

great or small.” —Sue Ann Manbeck, 1979-80

“[Mme Douillard] was very adept at demonstrating

food culture in France…I still make a version of

salmon with beurre blanc that I learned from her to

this day.” —Jessica Rosenstein, Spring 2001

“I remember it was cold outside, and we spent an

evening in the living room talking about Nantes and

what it was like during the war. They pulled out a

book of newspaper clippings. I felt at home that

night and part of the family.” —Sara Kirby, Fall 1999

Read full interviews with the former students above,

and our interview in French with former Nantes

Center Associate Director, Chantal Rouchet (1967-

2011) at www.IESabroad.org/Exchange-Nantes


MILESTONES

LAUNCHING THE JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE CHINAERIKA HELMS, BEIJING 1992-93

A “Good” Idea

When Erika first arrived in Beijing in 1992 for her junior year

abroad, China was still a very closed society. Only three years

after the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, interactions with

Chinese students were limited. “We weren’t able to study with

Chinese students…and [they] had very restricted access to our

dormitories and vice versa,” recalls Erika.

As a result, it was hard to establish lasting friendships with

locals. But that didn’t stop Erika from absorbing every moment

of her year in Beijing with IES Abroad, whose program was

located at Beijing Foreign Studies University (Beiwai). From a

30+ hour cross-country train ride to visit ethnic Tibetan areas

to navigating the bureaucracy of everyday life, Erika took in all

that China had to offer while perfecting her language skills.

Prior to Erika’s arrival in Beijing, Deng Xiaoping made his

famous Southern Tour that played an important role in China’s

economic reform and opening up. “I remember ‘Su Laoshi’ (Dr.

Michael Saso, our IES Abroad professor) telling us about the

new laws that allowed small businesses to open, and having

the owners at one of our favorite places proudly showing off

their framed business license,” says Erika. Fascinated by the

changing political and social landscape, she knew China was

where she wanted to be.

After finishing her undergraduate studies, Erika moved back

to China in 1994 to complete a year at the Hopkins-Nanjing

Center for Chinese and American Studies before embarking

on a career in journalism in China. After five years witnessing

the environmental devastation happening around her, Erika

began seriously thinking about changing careers. Around that

time, she had the opportunity to hear Dr. Jane Goodall speak in

Beijing. The talk inspired Erika to take action.

Leaving her job in journalism, Erika started working on

environmental education projects in China and also took up a

new job in the non-profit sector. A year later, when a colleague

invited her to join the group of volunteers who coordinated Dr.

Goodall’s visits to China, Erika jumped at the chance. But there

was more to it than just coordinating visits. “Soon after, we were

able to raise some funds and open the first Roots & Shoots office

of the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) in Beijing in 2000.”

After studying abroad in Beijing in the early 1990s, Erika Helms went on to help found the Jane Goodall Institute

China, where she served as Executive Director from 2006-2010 and currently sits on the Board of Advisors.

Erika serving as Dr. Jane Goodall’s translator while touring student project

displays at the Beijing Roots & Shoots Festival in 2005.

25 YEARS IN BEIJINGSince its founding in 1990,

nearly 3,000 students have

studied abroad with us in

Beijing—taking in the rich

culture and diversity of China.

IES Abroad Beijing opens with an Intensive Mandarin Chinese language program at Beijing Foreign Studies University (Beiwai) with five students in the first academic year.

1990

First Summer program is offered in Beijing.

1995Students touring the Forbidden City in the early 1990s

Chinese language class in Fall 1996


The Roots & Shoots program traces

its origins back to Tanzania, where it

was started by Dr. Goodall and a group

of local students in 1991. Its mission is

to educate and encourage youth to

take action to protect animals and the

environment in their local communities.

Today, it has more than 150,000

members in over 130 countries.

For Erika and her colleagues, launching

Roots & Shoots in China was no easy

task. “It is almost impossible to register

as a non-profit or charity in China,”

explains Erika. “So we partnered with a

larger organization that had a kind of

non-profit status, and we registered a

local business using the Roots & Shoots

name.” The organization has since

changed its mode of operation, but it

was a balancing act that was necessary

in order to operate in the early years.

Despite the challenges, JGI China

successfully took root and Erika became

their first Executive Director in January

2006. During her tenure, Erika contributed

significantly to the growth and national

reach of the organization—expanding

programs in Beijing and launching a

locally-registered office in Chengdu.

From planting organic vegetable gardens

to recycling awareness campaigns,

each project empowered Chinese

youth to make a difference in their own

communities. Erika explains, “Seeing the

local kids inspired by their own work, and

hearing them talk about how they had

taken their lessons home and convinced

their families to change bad habits—that

was the most meaningful part of the job.”

After dedicating a decade to grassroots

non-profit work in China, Erika relocated to

London in 2010 to take a post as a visiting

researcher for the China in Comparative

Perspective Network at the London School

of Economics. Drawing on her experience,

she has also participated in several projects

to bring training and non-profit sector

experience from the U.K. to China.

Today, JGI China has offices in Beijing,

Chengdu, and Shanghai that support

600 active Roots & Shoots groups made

up of university, middle, and elementary

school students. From London, Erika

remains actively involved in the

organization she helped found by serving

on the Board of Advisors.

Looking back at the incredible growth

and transformation she has witnessed

in China since studying abroad, Erika

says, “I think the most meaningful of the

changes has been being able to share

them with my Chinese friends.” ■

At Left: A student tells Erika about his group’s

project at a Roots & Shoots event in 2009.

Above: Erika relaxing with Dr. Jane Goodall in Beijing

after several days of speeches and events in 2008.

2016 Beijing Alumni WeekendJoin us in Beijing July 1-3, 2016 for an

Alumni Weekend to celebrate the 25th

anniversary, including a trip to the

Great Wall. Alumni from all classes and

Centers are welcome. Learn more at

www.IESabroad.org/AlumniWeekends

Inaugural Study Abroad Film Festival winner is Alexa Penton (Beijing, Spring 2014) for her film East of Here. See page 14.

Program closes three weeks early as a result of the SARS outbreak.

Beijing hosts the Summer Olympics and enrollments grow by more than 10%.

2014

2003 2008Students at a street market in Fall 2014 (photo by Molly Laubernds)

Field trip to the Great Wall of China in 2009 (photo by Jessica Crisp)

Beijing Center celebrates its 25th Anniversary.

2015-16

10 www.IESabroad.org/Alumni Fall 201510 www.IESabroad.org/Alumni Fall 2015

PLANNED GIVING

Leaving a Legacy: Alumni Write Their Next ChapterFrom fond memories with new friends to trying times in a foreign

culture, an international education impacts personal and professional

lives in ways unforeseen. Whether it marked the launch of a career, the

start of a lifelong love, or the broadening of horizons—study abroad is

a transformational experience. Looking back on the unique role study

abroad played in their own lives, alumni are writing their next chapter

through planned gifts to benefit future IES Abroad students.

A DREAM FULFILLEDEven before she headed off to college, Deborah Schuler

(Durham 1973-74) dreamed of studying abroad. It was

also a dream held by her mother who had to forgo the

opportunity due to lack of funding, but who sought to

make it a reality for her daughter—changing the course

of her life. “I grew up, grew confident, and more open-

minded,” says Deborah. As a result, she knew she wanted a

career that would take her overseas. After completing her

MBA, Deborah launched a successful career in international

finance that allowed her to work around the world from

Singapore to London to Hong Kong. Reflecting on the impact study abroad has had on

her personally and professionally, Deborah recently announced a $1 million bequest to

support scholarships for future IES Abroad students. “With this bequest and my other

donations to IES Abroad, I hope to let other students realize their dreams.”

IN LOVING MEMORYWhen Steven Streich (Vienna 1971-72) left his small

town in Texas to go to Vienna, the only thing he was

sure of was that he was going to a very different place

from where he grew up. The Cold War was raging, the

Iron Curtain surrounded the western half of Austria, and

Vienna was a faded beauty of a city. During the year that

followed, Steven says, “I became an adopted member of

my Austrian family, learned pretty good German, traveled

extensively throughout Europe, and met my partner of 38

years. Since then, my entire life has unfolded in the shadow

of that one remarkable year. It has been endlessly fascinating and rewarding.” In loving

memory of his late partner, John van Kleeck (Vienna 1971-72), and so that future

students will have access to the same opportunities, Steven has made giving to IES

Abroad a priority through a recurring monthly donation and by including IES Abroad

in his will. “I’m not rich, and there is no dearth of worthy causes, but if I can help one

student experience what we did, it will have been well worth it.”

From Top: Kathleen Kervin Diamond (in

sunglasses) with Professor Michaud and fellow

Nantes 1966-67 classmates, Gail Sutcliffe and

Mary Mielcarek-Geier; Steven Streich and John

van Kleeck (both Vienna 1971-72); Deborah

Schuler (center) with Durham classmates

in Paris, April 1974; The Rev. Linda Kapurch,

Church of the Advent, in Vienna, Spring 1971.

HOW TO MAKE A PLANNED GIFT:As you reflect on the impact that studying abroad

has had on you, please consider creating a lasting

legacy in your name through a gift from your estate.

Below are just some of the ways to make a planned

gift to IES Abroad.

BEQUEST: PUTTING IES ABROAD IN YOUR WILL

Establishing a bequest from either a will or living trust

lets you pass any amount you wish to IES Abroad

free of estate tax. Simply name IES Abroad in your

will or living trust by designating a specific amount or

percentage of your estate or specific asset.

GIFT OF RETIREMENT PLAN ASSETS

Naming IES Abroad as a beneficiary of all or a portion

of your 401(k), IRA, or other retirement plan after your

lifetime is typically the most tax advantaged way to

establish your legacy through your estate. It allows

you to make a gift from the most highly taxed assets,

leaving more tax-advantaged assets for family.

GIFT OF INSURANCE

Naming IES Abroad as a beneficiary of all or a portion

of a life insurance policy, or changing the ownership

on a life insurance policy you no longer need to IES

Abroad, allows you to establish a significant legacy with

little or no cost to you.

CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY (CGA)

Establishing a CGA provides supplement income for life

for you and/or your spouse with steady payments that

are partially income tax-free. The residual of the annuity

then benefits future students. The rate is set by the

American Council on Charitable Gift Annuities based on

an individual’s age and is generally significantly higher

than the rate of interest paid on most CDs. The current

rate established for a person age 76, for example, is 6%.

REAL ESTATE

Giving your residence now to IES Abroad and retaining

a life interest in the property may provide a significant

charitable tax deduction today and allow you to enjoy

living in your home for the rest of your life, while

establishing your legacy to benefit future students.

For more information or to discuss particular gift interests,

visit www.IESabroad.org/PlannedGiving or call

800.995.2300 and ask to speak with Alumni Engagement.


PLANNED GIVING

A LEGACY NOW IN BLOOMWhen Kathleen Kervin Diamond

(Nantes 1966-67) studied abroad

she had no idea the experience

would lay the foundation for a

fulfilling career as founder and

owner of a full-service language

company. Not only did she learn

French but also how to think

critically and be self-reliant. She

discovered she was capable of

doing much more than she had ever imagined. After preparing

for a career in teaching, Kathleen took a leap of faith and

founded Language Learning Enterprises, Inc. (LLE®) in 1979.

Over the next 30 years, under her leadership, the company

grew into a multimillion dollar corporation. Feeling strongly

that students today, no matter their financial circumstances,

should have access to study abroad, she established the

Kathleen Kervin Diamond Endowed Scholarship for IES Abroad

students. In addition, Kathleen has made a bequest to further

increase her scholarship’s endowment—extending her legacy

for generations to come. ■

PAYING IT FORWARDThe Reverend Linda Kapurch

(Vienna, Spring 1971) understands

the importance of scholarships.

Forty years ago, she was the

recipient of a scholarship that

allowed her to spend a semester in

Vienna, which she describes as the

beginning of so much in her life.

“My experience studying abroad

changed my life and opened

possibilities that I otherwise would not have thought of. It

started my life-long love of study, meeting people of different

cultures, languages, and relationships.” By naming IES Abroad

as a beneficiary of her life insurance policy, the Rev. Kapurch

is paying it forward so future students in need of financial

support will have access to opportunities abroad like she

enjoyed. “IES Abroad played such a significant role in my life.

As I reflected on what I wanted my legacy to be, I wanted to

be sure that I gave something back to this organization which

did so much for me.”

Have you already included IES Abroad as a one of your

beneficiaries? Please let us know so that we can help you

obtain the greatest satisfaction possible from your gift.

Email us at [email protected]

CHICAGO

NEW YORK

BERLIN

SHANGHAI

SANTIAGO

PARIS

DUBLIN

SYDNEY

LONDON

ROME

BARCELONA

MILAN

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Expanding IES InternshipsIn the summer of 2014, IES Internships, a unit of IES Abroad,

hosted its first cohort of interns who set out across the globe

to participate in meaningful full-time internships in London,

Dublin, Barcelona, Rome, and Sydney. They worked full-time for

eight weeks in a range of organizations, from media companies

to foundations to local corporations and more. Students also

participated in a for-credit internship course that helped them

navigate the local environment and put their cultural and

workplace experiences into context.

In summer 2015, IES Internships expanded full-time summer

internship offerings to Santiago, Milan, Paris, and Chicago,

and saw an incredible 85% increase in participation compared

to the previous summer. One-third had recently graduated

and were interning to gain more work experience to put on

their resumes.

Students today see internships as a necessary experience they

must have on their resumes. After investing significantly in their

education, many graduate but are unable to find work in their

desired career path. In order to stand out in the job search,

they need meaningful work experience, like that which IES

Internships offers.

Program fees, which include academics, housing for eight

weeks, insurance, and some meals, can prevent students from

making a summer internship a reality. For many, financial aid

does not transfer in the summer, so they pay for the program

out-of-pocket. In order to make internships accessible to

students of all backgrounds, IES Abroad dedicates financial aid

from its operating budget and actively raises funds to subsidize

the program for students with financial need.

Students continue to look to IES Internships as a way to enhance

their professional skills and add to their resumes, giving them

a jump start as they launch their careers. They know they will

not only gain significant work experience, but they will get the

support and coaching they need to succeed. To accommodate

the diverse interests of future interns, IES Internships will

open in Berlin, Shanghai, and New York in summer 2016. Visit

www.IESabroad.org/Internships to learn more. ■

GET INVOLVED Host an intern in Barcelona, Berlin, Chicago, Dublin, London, Milan, New York, Paris, Rome, Santiago, Shanghai, or Sydney. Introduce us to those in your network who may be able to host an intern. Invest in need-based scholarships to give a deserving student the opportunity to intern.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: IES Internships: Contact Keith Dipple, Executive Director of Internship Programming, at [email protected]

Scholarships for IES Interns: Contact Kendra Waddington, Executive Director of Advancement, at [email protected]

MEETING DEMAND WITH NEW LOCATIONS IN THE U.S. AND ABROAD

INTERNSHIPS

■ Opened 2014

■ Opened 2015

■ New in 2016

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INTERNSHIPS

What interested you in hosting IES Interns? The name

Olivetti is often recognized only for its connection to the

typewriter, while the rest of its history is usually ignored. Our

mission is to share Adriano Olivetti’s story as businessman,

editor, politician, town planner, and important social innovator.

That is the reason we wanted to host IES Interns, to have them

work together with us on developing materials, which we hope

to use to disseminate the history of Olivetti.

Tell us about your experience working with Olivier. Olivier

was the youngest IES Intern to work at the Fondazione! My first

impression was extremely positive. He seemed open to new

experiences and curious about the world of communications

in the cultural sector. I don’t believe our first interview lasted

more than ten minutes! A handshake, a brief summary of his

background, and then we immediately knew it was a good

fit and set his schedule. Olivier demonstrated that he was

independent and competent despite his young age.

How did Olivier’s linguistic and professional skills improve

during the internship? In this sense, Olivier was an atypical

intern since he was perfectly trilingual. This allowed him to

integrate himself without linguistic barriers with the entire staff

of the Fondazione, who considered him a valuable part of the

team after very little time. He approached his tasks with great

openness and flexibility, and I believe this was very beneficial

to his development and to his professional experiences.

How has your organization benefited from hosting interns?

The experience with IES Interns is always enriching for us.

Each of them has brought his or her own point of view, and I

hope that each of them found it to be a learning experience.

Their input has been complementary to our ideas and projects;

in our line of work, we always need to have creative solutions

at the ready, like cards up our sleeves.

What projects did you work on in the Press and

Communications Office? I worked with my supervisor

Francesca on preparing a catalogue to promote the

foundation in Europe during the Italian presidency of the

Council of the European Union. I helped write articles about

the history and the mission of the foundation, honoring the

memory and ideas of the great industrialist Adriano Olivetti. I

was very interested in finding out more about his life and his

heritage. I felt honored to be part of it for a summer.

How did your supervisor help you through your experience?

Throughout my internship, I always felt Francesca was there

for me and made me feel welcome. For example, I remember

when she invited me one evening for a vernissage (private

exhibition) at the Swiss Institute. Being around her, I was

inspired by her dedication to the foundation.

What was one of your most

memorable moments?

One of my most

memorable moments was the

visit of a group of students

from Loyola University

Chicago. I had the chance

to explain the work of the

foundation and share my

Italian experience with them.

How did your experience

shape your future career

goals? Interning abroad made me understand the

importance of pursuing ideals, and it got me interested in

the non-profit and cultural field. My experience strengthened

my desire to pursue a career in promoting experimental and

adventurous music. ■

REFLECTING ON A SUMMER INTERNSHIP IN ROMEAfter studying Italian throughout high school and college, Olivier Francois-

Poncet (Rome, Summer 2014) embarked on a rewarding internship in the

Press and Communications Office at the Fondazione Adriano Olivetti, one

of the oldest cultural institutions in Italy. Together, Olivier and his supervisor,

Francesca Limana, worked on creating educational and publicity materials to

promote the foundation abroad. By the end of the summer, Olivier had a new

outlook on his future career path and was considered a valuable member

of the foundation’s team. Below, Francesca and Olivier reflect on their

experiences last summer:

Olivier Francois-Poncet (seated center) and Francesca

Limana ( far right) with a group of Loyola University

Chicago students visiting the Fondazione Adriano Olivetti.

IES INTERNSHIPS EMPLOYEE HOST: FRANCESCA

LIMANA, FONDAZIONE ADRIANO OLIVETTI IES INTERN: OLIVIER FRANCOIS-PONCET


FILM FESTIVAL

Take One: IES Abroad Launches Study Abroad Film Festival From a silent documentary to an artistic interpretation about the concept of home, IES Abroad’s inaugural Study Abroad Film Festival

featured 54 creative, riveting short films that captured the spirit of study abroad in 25 minutes or less. After much deliberation, our

international jury selected the top three films for public voting on Facebook out of 20 semi-finalists. More than 4,000 votes later, the

award of Study Abroad Film Festival 2014 Winner went to East of Here by Alexa Penton (Beijing, Spring 2014). In case you missed it,

we invite you to laugh, cry, and live vicariously through the films submitted on YouTube at www.youtube.com/IESabroad

EAST OF HEREAlexa Penton | Beijing, Spring 2014

As an IES Abroad student video blogger, Alexa surprised and delighted us

each month with new vlogs that made us feel like we were experiencing

Beijing and Chinese culture right there alongside her. In describing how her

film captures the spirit of study abroad, Alexa writes, “East of Here is told

from several different perspectives, each interviewee offering a short insight

into how they have been changed by their time abroad.” She continues, “It

challenges the viewer to look deeply into the fabric of a very foreign country

and emerge, hopefully, with their perceptions and opinions redefined.”

54 SUBMISSIONS

20 SEMI-FINALISTS

3 FINALISTS

1 WINNER

BY THENUMBERS

WINNER


The 2015 Film Festival Jury* brings their talent and expertise as screenwriters, writers, producers, directors, and editors—as well

as their passion for study abroad. We are pleased to welcome our newest juror, Alexa Penton (Beijing, Spring 2014), winner of the

2014 Study Abroad Film Festival. The jury will select the top films for public voting on the basis of capturing the spirit of study

abroad, production quality, entertainment, and originality. For more information on the 2015 Film Festival and how you can cast

your vote, visit www.IESabroad.org/FilmFestival

Writer & ProducerCenter DirectorIES AbroadRio de Janeiro

Dr. Octavio di Leo

Writer, Director & Producer IES Abroad Paris, 1965-66

Willard Huyck

Writer, Director & Editor, IES Abroad Freiburg Faculty – Film Studies

Dr. Franz Leithold

Director, Screenwriter & Writer, IES Abroad Rome Faculty – Film Studies

Elisabetta Lodoli

Script Writer & Story Analyst, IES Abroad Milan Faculty – Film Studies

Mara Perbellini

Director, Producer & Editor, IES Abroad London Faculty – Film Studies

Naomi Seekings

2014 Study Abroad Film Festival WinnerIES Abroad Beijing, Spring 2014

Alexa Penton

Grace DuVal Johnston | Paris, Spring 2012

FINALIST

FILM FESTIVAL

Q&AWILLARD HUYCK, PARIS 1965-66

WITH JUROR

FINALIST

Finn Smyth | Tokyo, Summer 2013

Meet Willard Huyck, Oscar-nominated motion picture

screenwriter and director whose film credits include

American Graffiti, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,

and Radioland Murders. He also worked on the screenplays

for the first Star Wars and the first Mission Impossible.

Why did you choose to study in Paris? Who wouldn’t

want a school year in Paris? International travel wasn’t as

common for students in 1965 as it is now. At that time,

Paris was the capital of the Nouvelle Vague in cinema,

which attracted me to the City of Light like a moth to a

projector lamp.

What are some of your most memorable study abroad

experiences? I spent most of my year abroad visiting

the two Cinémathèque Françaises that showed classic

movies in those days. That definitely didn’t help my grades,

but it did provide me with a great education in film.

In 1979, you returned to France as a filmmaker. What

was that like? Returning to Paris 12 years later to

make a film about a junior year abroad was a vindication

for my pathetic school record. While making French

Postcards, we gave IES Abroad students a chance to

be extras.

What impressed you most about the submissions in the

inaugural Study Abroad Film Festival? I was knocked

out by the quality of the shorts in the IES Abroad Film

Festival. They were smart, original, heartfelt, and well-crafted.

Read the full interview at www.IESabroad.org/WillardHuyck

MEET THE 2015 JURORS

* Confirmed judges as of July 2015


Some classes are planning reunions

in the U.S. and abroad outside

of these dates—view them at

www.IESabroad.org/Reunions

Or plan a reunion around one

of our domestic events listed at

www.IESabroad.org/AlumniEvents

BEIJINGJuly 1-3, 2016

GRANADAJune 3-5, 2016

VIENNAOctober 9-11, 2015 September 23-25, 2016October 6-8, 2017

DURHAMDates TBD 2017

NANTESApril 22-25, 2016April 22-24, 2017

FREIBURG/EUOctober 2-4, 2015September 23-25, 2016October 6-8, 2017

PARISJune 10-12, 2016June 9-11, 2017

EVENTS & REUNIONS

DID YOU KNOW? Reuniting classes also

create Class Reunion Gifts for scholarships

and travel stipends for need-based students.

Since 2009, reunion classes have raised

$150,000 to support the next generation of

students studying abroad.

Relive your study abroad memories with old friends and make new ones

during a weekend filled with IES Abroad-organized activities, including

a tour of the current IES Abroad Center. Keep it simple and plan your

reunion around these events, or organize separate activities and dinners

specifically for your class. For more information, including Reunion Toolkits,

sample itineraries, and to see if your class is planning a reunion, visit:

www.IESabroad.org/AlumniWeekends

Get started today! If you are interested in organizing or attending a

reunion for your class, please contact Jennifer Jerzyk (Nantes ‘81) at

[email protected] or 312.261.5069 to request your class list.

REMEMBER, RELIVE, RECONNECT

Come back abroad on an upcoming IES Abroad Alumni Weekend at select

cities below. Alumni from all classes and all Centers are welcome—organize

a reunion with your class or attend on your own! If you studied abroad in one

of the years listed below, your class is celebrating a milestone reunion and is

strongly encouraged to attend. Request your class list and start planning your

reunion today.

ATTEND AN IES ABROAD ALUMNI WEEKEND

2015, 2016, & 2017 ALUMNI WEEKENDS2016 Milestone Years: 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, and 2011. 2017 Milestone Years: 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007, and 2012.


UPCOMING ALUMNI NETWORKING EVENTS

REQUEST YOUR CLASS LIST

An IES Abroad Networking Event is a

great way to kick-off a class reunion. We

hope to see you and your classmates at

one of our all-alumni events below:

Whether you are planning a reunion,

want to invite classmates to an

IES Abroad event, or just want to

get back in touch, we can help. To

request your class list, contact us at

[email protected] and provide

your name, Center, and study abroad

year, or call 800.995.2300 and ask

to speak with Alumni Engagement.

We look forward to helping you

reconnect!

2015

San Francisco

Thursday, September 24, 2015, 6-8 p.m.

The City Club of San Francisco

Chicago Thursday, October 29, 2015, 6-8 p.m.

Union League Club of Chicago

2016 (VENUE TBD) Washington, DC Thursday, March 3, 2016

New York City

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Chicago Thursday, October 27, 2016

To receive event invitations

and updates, please update

your contact information at

www.IESabroad.org/AlumniUpdate

For more event information, visit

www.IESabroad.org/AlumniEvents

The IES Abroad Nantes Center kicked off its 50th anniversary celebration with

alumni, current students, and staff at the inaugural IES Abroad Alumni Weekend

held in Nantes from April 25-27, 2015. More than 40 IES Abroad Nantes alumni—

spanning all five decades—and their guests were welcomed by IES Abroad’s Board

Chair Ezio Vergani, Nantes Center Director Thibaut de Berranger, and other staff.

During the three-day weekend, alumni reminisced while enjoying a variety of

cultural activities, including a day trip to Clisson for a tasting at a Muscadet

winery, a historical walking

tour of Nantes, and a theatrical

performance by IES Abroad

students at “Salle Semaphore.”

The highlight of the weekend was

the 50th anniversary celebration

at the Center where alumni had

the opportunity to take a “French

class” with current students and reunite with their host families, many who had

not seen each other since they were students.

To see more photos from the inaugural Nantes Alumni Weekend and other alumni

events, visit www.flickr.com/IESabroadalumni ■

INAUGURAL ALUMNI WEEKEND MARKS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION IN NANTES

EVENTS & REUNIONS

“�IT WAS SO MUCH FUN TO

RECONNECT WITH MY CLASS

AS WELL AS OTHER CLASSES,

OLDER AND YOUNGER, AND

TO SHARE EXPERIENCES. ”��— Sarah Nash, Nantes 1973-74

Barcelona Steven DelVecchio, 2006 Spring – Steven has been working in international education for the last six years, currently as the Senior Assistant Director for International Admission at Fordham University. In this position, he is responsible for the recruitment and counseling for several international regions for the university’s undergraduate programs. Unfortunately, one of these regions is not Europe. The work travel has, however, allowed him to do some personal travel. He toured the Middle East for Fordham in April and stayed in the region for an extra two weeks to visit Petra, Jordan, and Israel. None of this would have happened without the exposure to other cultures he gained while in Barcelona. Aside from a tour of Niagara Falls on the Canadian side and a cruise excursion in Mexico, Steven’s study abroad was the first time he left the U.S. He did not have a passport before that semester and now that passport is full of stamps and visas and has had to have pages added.

Kevin Donofrio, Spring 2007 – Kevin and Margaret Lenz Donofrio, Barcelona, Spring 2007, met on the IES Abroad Barcelona program and recently got married on March 21, 2015. They met on the first day of the program during the introductory bus tour of Barcelona. After the program, Kevin and Maggie continued to date long distance as they finished up school. Following graduation, Kevin got a job and moved closer to Maggie. Kevin says, “It’s quite possible we would have never met if it weren’t for our study abroad experience together. We certainly look back on our time in Barcelona as a very special event and still tie it into our life back at home … IES Abroad has a special place in both of our hearts, as does the city of Barcelona where we met—and we will always think of those times as being truly incredible. We haven’t been back yet, but are

planning an anniversary trip to celebrate the 10 year mark of meeting over there

and can’t wait to return!”

Freiburg Diane Lightburn Vollum, 1978 Fall – Diane is currently working in IT at a large printing company after having worked for several years for a German-owned firm as a translator and marketing communications manager. Diane’s experience in Freiburg underscored and heightened her love for travel and appreciation for other cultures. She has continued to travel and has been pleased to provide overseas experiences for her two children. On a side note, Diane married an alum of the Vienna program. She sends greetings to her fellow Freiburger classmates.

Christine Purtell Deblock, 1989 Fall – Christine went on to get a Masters degree in German at the University of Illinois. A few years later she got a degree in Applied Linguistics and taught English as a Second Language for several years. Christine currently lives in Salem, OR, with her family. She is still good friends with many of the people she met in Freiburg and always encourages students to consider studying abroad.

Hayne Cope, 1995 Spring – Since studying abroad in Freiburg, Hayne attended the Master of International Business program at the University of South Carolina and then began working at BMW in 1998. As of this update in 2015, he is currently on his third international assignment in Munich (his 2nd home!) with his family. Hayne has not been back to Freiburg but would like to, especially if any other class of 1995 folks were there.

London Mike Schaengold, 1980 Spring – Mike joined the Washington, DC, office of the law firm of Greenberg Traurig, LLP (“GT”) as a Shareholder. Mike is the firm-wide Co-Chair of GT’s Government Contracts and Projects Practice, and he will also continue to specialize in U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (e.g., patent) appeals and U.S. Court of Federal Claims litigation. GT has over 1,800 lawyers in its 36 world-wide offices.

Lynn Seldon, 1982 Spring – Lynn published a novel called Virginia’s Ring. It is the story of two cadets at the Virginia Military Institute, which he took a semester off from to experience IES Abroad in London.

Madrid Joseph McArthur, 1986-87 – Joseph graduated from Luther College in Decorah, IA, in 1988 with a BA in Spanish and also earned an International Studies Certificate. In 1992, he earned an MA in Spanish from Middlebury College which had him in Madrid for the 1991-92 academic year. Then he spent three years teaching beginning and intermediate Spanish at Luther College. Joseph went on to spend time working in a middle school ESL program, work as an interpreter in a community health center, and for an independent contractor for a short time. Then he began a career in federal law enforcement and spent six years as an Immigration Inspector at the Port of Entry in Calexico, CA. From 2002 to the present, Joseph has been with the INS and one of its successor agencies (CBP) within DHS as a Senior Immigration Inspector/CBP Enforcement Officer. “I have had numerous opportunities to travel abroad, both professionally and personally. I owe all of the success and lessons learned to the year with IES Abroad in Madrid. Gracias!!!!”

Andrew Yandell, 2009 Fall – Andrew fell in love with Spain in Madrid. Five years of savings later, he started his own company to share his passion for Spanish culture. Andrew imports and distributes natural Spanish wine in California as Trumpet Wine. Business is going well, and he gets to go back and visit often. He says, “There’s a new generation of young Spaniards working to recover their grandparents’ culture of food and wine. El pueblo español never ceases to amaze and excite.”

Where are they today?ALUMNI CONNECTIONS

Read on to see where life has taken your classmates since studying abroad. For a

complete listing of alumni updates please visit us at www.IESabroad.org/AlumniConnections

To submit your update, visit www.IESabroad.org/AlumniUpdate

Looking over the Swiss Alps

Photo: Casey Carlin, European Union, Fall 2014


Milan Steven Siegel, 2011 Spring – Steven Siegel has become the assistant to super producer Alex da Kid, who has produced and written songs with Eminem, Rihanna, Imagine Dragons, Nicki Minaj, and many more. He has put a pause on his DJing/music production for the time being in exchange for getting a first-rate knowledge of the music business.

Nantes

Linda Bollivar, 1987 Fall – Linda’s semester in Nantes has had a long-term impact on her life. Her husband was an exchange student in Australia between high school and college, and thanks to their positive experiences abroad, they decided to host international exchange students. They have hosted six high school exchange students in all, each for a full academic year. Linda’s study abroad experience also helped prepare her for a new position as the program director of the Multicultural Leadership Institute, a non-profit in Bloomington, IL.

Martha Runnette, 1989 Fall – Martha has been living in the Denver area since 1999. She is currently working as a project manager for Denver Public Schools, finishing up a five-year middle school literacy grant in September 2015. She says, “Hello to all of the Fall ’89 Nantes alumni out there!!”

Jake Joseph, 2009-10 – Jake graduated with an Interdisciplinary Certificate in Human Rights Studies and a Masters in Divinity from Emory University in May. Now, he is the Acting Associate Minister of a diverse, Progressive-Christian UCC church in Fort Collins, CO.

Paris Fátima Santamaría Hoger, 1976 Spring – After her semester abroad, Fátima graduated from college, married SGT Sam Hoger and became an Army wife. They have three children and four grandchildren. They lived in Texas, Louisiana, Germany, Panama, and in Alaska since 1992. Fátima pursued a career as a registered dietitian and now does consulting. She has been back to Paris four times since her IES Abroad days and continues to love the French people and the French language. She looks forward to a few more visits in the future.

Paula Norbert, 1982 Spring – Paula lives in Kennebunk, Maine with her husband and two children, after having lived and worked for years in the Boston area. Paula has worked as a college chaplain and works in ministry now. She has such happy memories of Paris and travels in Europe and her daughter, now 13, loves all things French. Paula hopes to travel to France with her family in the next few years.

Emily Hancock, 1989 Spring – In 1990, Emily graduated from Kenyon College with a major in French. In 1992, she completed her Masters in French language and literature from the University of Virginia. Since 1992, Emily has been teaching English in Toulouse, France.

Quito Molly (Mary) Friend, 2009 Spring – Six years after her transformative semester in Quito, Molly is now managing high school-aged exchanges to and from Ecuador. Through U.S. State Department funded programs, Mary will be bringing U.S. youth to Ecuador this summer and bringing a group of Ecuadorian youth to the Houston area this fall.

Rome Michael Edmondson, 2013 Spring – After studying abroad, Michael enrolled in a dual degree MA/MSc program in international and world history at Columbia University and the London School of Economics. While abroad, IES Abroad helped Michael get an internship at the American Academy in Rome where he helped archive museum material and some of that work inspired him to continue on and study history at the graduate level. As a result, Michael has most recently presented a paper entitled “Crusade Finance Reform in the Emergence of a Western European Economy.” He is about to finish at Columbia and move to London to start at the London School of Economics. In summer 2015, Michael interned at the U.S. Department of State in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs. He also received an Alliance Fellowship from Columbia University to conduct research in Bermuda for his thesis entitled: “The Isle of Devils: The Joint-Stock Origins of Bermuda.” Michael says, “Study abroad and the opportunities it provided—especially in Rome—only heightened my interest in history and the inspiration of some of my teachers, especially Gianni Ponti, showed that it was possible to make history a lifelong pursuit.”

Tokyo Carly Mendoza, 2008 Fall – In the seven years since her study abroad experience in Japan, Carly has become a high school Japanese teacher so she can give her students the same amazing experience that she had. Each summer, Carly and a colleague take high school students from Arizona to Japan for two weeks with a one-week homestay and school exchange component. Many of their returning students are excited to study languages in college and to return to Japan via a program like IES Abroad. Additionally, she works as a local coordinator for the Laurasian Institution, where her role is placing high school exchange students from Japan into homes in Arizona. “Without my study abroad experience with IES Abroad, I would not have considered becoming a Japanese teacher or becoming involved in study abroad and exchange programs myself. Thanks!”

Vienna Charles Woodbeck, 1958 Spring – The exhilaration of shared academic and life experiences with a fascinating cohort ignited a lifetime interest in travel, education and public service. Charles’s first career was with the military, including the Pentagon, U.S. Ambassador to NATO staff. During eight years abroad Charles had a wonderful opportunity to meet and work with people in diverse cultures—Greek and Vietnamese languages to add to his German and Spanish. After an MA and JD, his next career, as an attorney with the State of Ohio, was rewarding. Now, after 26 military moves, Charles and his wife are enjoying a rewarding post-career life as doting grandparents.

James Marlow, 1958-59 – James has finished editing My Vienna!: A Memoir of Drink, Sex, Farce, and Death by classmate John Y. Smith. Available at Amazon, the book recounts events of the year as experienced by diverse Americans and adds a little fiction to tie the memories together.

Robert John Scheelen, 1964-65 – Robert and his wife have volunteered at Ummeed Child Development Center in Mumbai, India, for three months a year for six years. They are taking a year off and returning in 2016.

Pat Hannon, 1968-69 – After being out of academia for over 41 years, Pat received a Masters in Military History from Norwich University in Vermont in June 2015. He found the experience so stimulating that he is now motivated to pursue an LLM in judicial studies from the National Judicial College.

Martha Dudrow, 1970-71 – After living and working in Boston, the Washington, DC area, Portland, ME, and Florida, Martha has retired and is living in Pawleys Island, SC. She is enjoying volunteering, the love of opera living in Vienna gave her, and living near the ocean.

Barbara Sawyer-Koch, 1970-71 – Barbara married a widowed philosophy professor who is now in the advanced stage of dementia. She inherited two wonderful children —now in their 30s—one of whom lives in London and one in Mason, MI. In 2000, Barbara retired as Director of Strategic Planning for the Michigan Department of Treasury and has since made several round-the-world trips, including visits with former MSU student/houseguests and their families.

ALUMNI CONNECTIONS

Sam McQuade and his wife, Maryvonne,

at the 50th anniversary celebration at the

inaugural IES Abroad Nantes Alumni

Weekend in April 2015.

“�About one-third of my class of

1967-68 attended the reunion in

Nantes [for the 2015 Nantes Alumni

Weekend]. Seeing those classmates

again after all these years sent waves

of memories coursing through my

mind. We all lived so much that year:

learning and studying in French;

our travels throughout France and

Europe; the assassinations of Robert

Kennedy and Martin Luther King; the

student riots in May 1968 that shut

down France for some weeks. And

for me, above all, it was meeting and

falling in love with Maryvonne; we

were married in Angers in December

1968. For me, another reunion

highlight was the announcement

of the Sam McQuade Endowed

Nantes Scholarship in Memory of

Mme Suzanne Hugues (who was the

Institute Directrice). I am most proud

that this scholarship will aid other

students to discover the wonders of

France and the French language.”

— Sam McQuade, 1967-68

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John Arras (Paris 1965-66) – John passed away on March 9, 2015, in Galveston, TX, at the age of 69 after suffering a stroke while vacationing with his family. John was a Porterfield Professor of Bioethics and Professor of Philosophy and Public Health Sciences at the University of Virginia where he taught biomedical ethics, philosophy, and public health sciences. A leading figure in the field of bioethics, John was known for his research on assisted suicide, public health ethics, theories of global justice, rationing of medical care, and social disparities in health conditions and care. Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2010, Professor Arras served on the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues up until his death. He was also a founding member of the Ethics Advisory Board of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He is survived by his wife, Liz Emery, two daughters, a brother, a sister, and five grandchildren.

William (Bill) Duffy (Freiburg 1969-70) – Bill passed away in Germany in October 2014 after a long-term illness. The year of study in Freiburg at Albert-Ludwigs Universität was pivotal to Bill’s life. He was a native of Philadelphia and received a degree from La Salle University and completed graduate work at Drexel University and the University of North Carolina. However, Bill’s junior year in Freiburg changed the course of his life. After working briefly at the University of Kentucky, he returned to Germany and embarked on a career in the publishing industry. Bill spent more than thirty years at the firm of Otto Harrassowitz in Wiesbaden, spoke German like a native, and was conversant on any aspect of German culture and history. Bill was cherished by his Freiburg classmates as a dear and loyal friend of 45 years.

Linda Ullman McCarrey (Vienna 1965-66) – On March 15, 2014, Linda passed away from colon cancer. She was born September 24, 1945, in Centralia, IL, to the late Walter and Iola Ullman. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth E. McCarrey, sons, and six grandchildren.

Janice Ziherle McNellis (Vienna, Spring 1960) Janice passed away on October 15, 2014, in Fort Wayne, IN. Janice was preceded in death by her husband, Paul B. McNellis, in 2012, and is survived by three sons and two daughters. Janice was born in Chicago and attended Aquinas High School where she excelled in speech and drama and won city-wide contests. She then attended St Mary’s of Notre Dame and the University of Vienna. As an adult, Janice received her MA from Indiana University and was the Civic Youth Theatre Director where she taught classes and directed plays. She also taught seventh and eighth grade at St. Henry’s School. Janice and Paul traveled extensively to various countries, often staying for extended periods of time. For years she hosted “Conversations on the Arts” on WBNI Radio. Janice liked nothing more than having lunch or dinner with dear friends. She was a bright, compassionate person with a wonderful sense of humor.

Kathleen Williamson Terrill (London, Fall 1979) – Kathleen passed away on April 10, 2012, after a long battle with cancer. An avid runner and lifelong non-smoker, she had non-small-cell lung cancer. She fought until the end and passed peacefully, surrounded by loving family and friends. Born in Rochester, NH, Kathleen graduated from Bowdoin College with honors as a double major in economics and math. She worked as a property and casualty actuary in San Antonio, Worcester, MA, Boston and Chicago. She became a fellow of the Casualty Actuary Society in five years and was a company officer at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. She managed her husband’s office the last 10 years. She enjoyed spending time with her flowers, friends, and family.

Samantha Figueroa Zapata (Madrid, Spring 2009) – Samantha was killed on August 23, 2014, at the age of 26. She was an Advisor/Alumni coordinator at Rowe-Clark Math & Science Academy in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood where she was beloved by the students. She is survived and loved by many relatives and friends.

Mike Zelensky (Vienna 1975-76) – Mike passed away in August 2014. His classmates will always remember him for his gentle soul, dry humor, and his way with words.

CLELIA HUTTIn late January 2015, Clelia Hutt (née Gori), who

served the IES Abroad Paris Center in varying

capacities from 1963 to 1988, passed away. Mme Hutt

taught grammar at the IES Abroad Paris Center for

many years in the 1960s and 1970s. She also served as

the Deputy Director of the Center and continues to be

fondly remembered by alumni who took her classes

throughout the years.

ALUMNI CONNECTIONS

IES ABROAD REMEMBERS

REMEMBERING OUR PARIS FACULTY

Tammy Singleton-English, 1984 Fall – Tammy was selected to serve on the Allegheny County Bar Association Membership Committee. The goal of the membership committee is to provide valuable services to ACBA members and increase the percentage of lawyers in Allegheny County who are active members of the ACBA. Tammy is an attorney and CPA who focuses her practice in the areas of estate planning, probate/estate administration, income tax work, and small business/real estate matters. Her office is located near South Hills village in Bethel Park, PA.

Katy Sullivan, 1988 Spring – Katy grew up in a small town in Vermont and then went to UVM, which was only about 15 minutes from her home. She always tells people she learned more about the world during her semester in Vienna than she did in the rest of her college career! Last summer, Katy visited the IES Abroad Vienna Center with her 16-year-old daughter and had a great time reliving all the memories and showing her all of her favorite places.

Randall Hopkins, 1988 Fall – Randall is currently living the dream in Walla Walla, WA, where he operates a small family vineyard and winery. It was while abroad in Europe that Randall started drinking wine, and from that point onward, he was hooked. He holds very fond memories of Vienna and his travels in Europe. Randall is still in touch with a few other IES Abroad alumni as the relationships that were formed there are lifelong. While he has not been back to Vienna since studying abroad, Randall looks forward to the day when he can take his wonderful wife and kids to show them a friendly, historical, and enchanting city. Randall would love to hear from fellow alumni as well as wine lovers!

Jennifer Schmidt, 1988 Fall – Jennifer is a Principal Project Manager at DTE Energy. She has been a part of DTE Gas’s state regulatory group since 1996, and working in utility regulation related areas since 1993. She has lived in Detroit or its suburbs since 1994 and has gotten to experience the amazing changes there since that time. She considers her time at IES Abroad Vienna to be one of the most formative of her life and treasures those memories. Jennifer is still in touch with a few friends from that time and hopes to see others at a reunion.

Mike Licari, 1993 Spring – Mike’s experiences in Vienna helped him attain a number of fellowships in graduate school in the mid-1990s. He has been appointed as Provost at Indiana State University effective July 1, 2015, after spending 14 years as a professor and administrator at the University of Northern Iowa.

Alison Scherzer, 2004 Fall – Alison’s study abroad experience in Vienna not only inspired her to pursue a career in classical music but also fueled her desire to live and work in Europe. She is currently a freelance opera singer based in Cologne, Germany. She is a soloist in the international opera ensemble The Cast, about which a music documentary film entitled Operatic released in May 2015: www.operaticthefilm.com

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MICHEL SINNIGERMichel Sinniger, who taught theater at the IES Abroad Paris Center for more than 30 years, died

on November 26, 2014, at the age of 89 of a heart attack. M. Sinniger taught contemporary

theater, practical theater performance, and French civilization to decades of IES Abroad

students. In addition, he lectured at a number of American colleges and universities including

Austin College, College of the Holy Cross, Clark College, Spelman College, and Morehouse

College. M. Sinniger also served as Resident Director of the Furman in Versailles program since

1974. A much beloved faculty member, M. Sinniger was a pillar of the IES Abroad Paris program.

At Left: In Spring 1965, the Paris group put on a Mme Hutt day, with skits and songs to honor Mme Hutt’s dedication to teaching and her warm, but firm, style. In the photo, Mme Hutt laughs with the skit actors in the mirror behind her.

Photo: Carol Pendergast, Paris 1964-65

Passport to Giving Dear Alumni, Donors, and Friends:

You continue to overwhelm

us with your generosity and

support. In 2014-15, you

demonstrated, yet again,

your belief in the power of

study abroad and IES Abroad’s mission of delivering

premier study abroad and internship programs.

Together with your support, we raised nearly $2

million in new gifts and pledges, including planned

gifts. This is amazing! You are amazing. You

generously gave 12% more in gifts received than the

previous year. Several of you also told us about the

exciting legacy you are planning through a planned

gift to IES Abroad. Thank you.

Your generosity is truly an investment in changing

lives and developing global leaders. Like many of

you, the students whose lives you are investing in

will use their study abroad or internship experience

to launch their life’s work.

You make it possible for IES Abroad to provide much-

needed supplemental financial aid to many students

who otherwise couldn’t afford this transformative

experience. Currently, one-third of our students rely

on IES Abroad aid to make study abroad possible.

Without this additional assistance—without your help

in funding need-based aid—many of these students

wouldn’t have made study abroad a reality last year.

Whether contributing to a specific scholarship fund

or the IES Abroad Annual Fund, every dollar you

contribute goes directly toward the $2.5 million in

scholarships and grants IES Abroad awards each year.

Through the Honor Roll of Donors, we celebrate

your generosity and pay tribute to you. Between July

1, 2014 and June 30, 2015, more than 1,100 of you

made a gift and more than 500 of you were first-time

donors. You play a critical role in changing lives

through our programs. Photographed at left, are just

a few of the students whose study abroad dreams

became a reality in 2014-15 due to your generosity.

On behalf of all of us at IES Abroad and the students

whose lives are transformed because of your

demonstrated commitment to study abroad, thank you.

Sincerely,

Kendra Waddington Executive Director of Advancement

FISCAL YEAR 2014-15July 1, 2014–June 30, 2015

ANNUAL GIVING REPORT


2014-15 IES Abroad Scholarship recipients



Dr. Loren J. Anderson Former President Pacific Lutheran University

Ms. Mary Cahillane Former Vice President, Finance and Investments The Spencer Foundation

Mr. James E. Crawford, III (Vice Chair) Managing Director TRIAD Capital Management

Ms. Debora de Hoyos (Vice Chair) Partner Mayer Brown LLP

Dr. Mary M. Dwyer President and CEO IES Abroad

Ms. Pamela Brooks Gann Trustee Professor of Legal Studies Senior Fellow, Kravis Leadership Institute President Emerita Claremont McKenna College

Mr. John J. Gearen Partner Mayer Brown LLP

Mr. Robert Hallworth Director, Office of Study Abroad The George Washington University

Ms. Rhonda Jordan Retired Operating Division President Kraft Foods

Dr. Raynard Kington President Grinnell College

Mr. Thomas J. McDonald Managing Partner Jaguar Growth Partners

Mr. Robert McNeill Executive Vice President Atlantic Trust Private Wealth Management

Dr. David Oxtoby President Pomona College

Dr. Marla E. Salmon Senior Visiting Fellow Evans School of Public Affairs Professor of Nursing and Public Health, School of Nursing University of Washington

Mr. Alan Schwartz Chairman Tennis Corporation of America

Ms. Sheila A. Stamps Former Executive Vice President Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations Dreambuilder Investments, LLC

Mr. Peter E. Sundman IES Abroad Vienna, Fall 1979 Trustee College of Wooster, Diamond Hill Mutual Fund, and Frost Valley YMCA

Ms. Monica Vachher Founder Higher Education Advisors LLC

Sig. Ezio Vergani (Board Chair) Chairman and CEO Asco Pompe S.r.l.

Dr. C. James Yeh Senior Managing Director Citadel Investment Group

BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE GIFT OF STUDY ABROADPLANNED GIFTS

CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION MATCHING GIFTS

Through their estate plans, alumni and friends

ensure the future of IES Abroad. Making a

planned gift is a lasting way to be a part

of creating the next generation of global

leaders. The following individuals have made

planned gifts:

Anonymous, Vienna Sp ’58Anonymous, Vienna 1964-65 Dean Balice, Vienna 1970-71George Barker, P’ 1968-69Christa-Maria Beardsley

Jeanne Nienaber Clarke, Paris 1963-64Madeleine Coviello, Vienna 1958-59

Mary DeBaets, Vienna Sp ’64Kathleen Kervin Diamond, Nantes ’67

Virginia Dimsey, Vienna 1964-65 Mary M. Dwyer and James Ahr

Mary Karen Euler, Vienna 1965-66Mary Jo Furgal, Vienna Sp ’60

John and Ann GearenCatherine Gonzalez, Moscow 1992-93

Linda Kapurch, Vienna Sp ’71Sam and Maryvonne McQuade,

Nantes Su ’67, 1967-68Patricia Murphy, Vienna 1964-65 Wayne Olson, Freiburg 1966-67

Jacqueline Reid Brown, Vienna Sp ’86Deborah Schuler, Durham 1973-74

Donna Shreve, Nantes 1973-74 Steven Streich, Vienna 1971-72Emmy White, Vienna 1970-71

Scott Wregglesworth, Madrid Sp-Fa ’78

NUMBER OF ALUMNI DONORS BY DECADE OF STUDY ABROAD

1950s

1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

0 50 100 150 200 250

TOTAL GIFTS BY DONOR GROUP

$267,941 Alumni

$174,772 Corporations/ Foundations

$210,488Individuals

TOTAL ALUMNI GIFTS RECEIVED BY DECADE OF STUDY ABROAD

1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s0

$30,000

$15,000

$45,000

$75,000

$105,000

$60,000

$90,000

$120,000

NUMBER OF ALUMNI DONORS BY CENTER AFFILIATION

111481472271218238111256387

AdelaideAucklandBarcelona

BeijingBerlin

Buenos AiresCape Town

ChristchurchDijon

DublinDurham

European UnionFreiburgGranadaLa PlataLondonMadrid

Melbourne

Mexico CityMilan

NantesNagoya

ParisParis BIA

QuitoRabatRome

SalamancaSantiagoShanghai

SienaSydney

TaipeiTokyo

Vienna

313596116341614512116457

MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY GIVING Can’t give as much as you would like to right

now? You can separate your donation into

monthly or quarterly payments online. Visit

www.IESabroad.org/Giving to sign up.

American Express CompanyBank of America Matching Gift Program

The Chicago Community TrustFord & Harrison

Glaxo Smith KlineGoldman Sachs

Halliburton Giving ChoicesJPMorgan Chase Foundation - Matching Gifts

Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts ProgramPiper Jaffray & Co.

Property Claim SolutionsRealNetworks Inc

The Spencer FoundationUniversal Leaf FoundationW.K. Kellogg Foundation

Warner Bros.


Honor Roll of Donors


GLOBAL LEADERSHIP COUNCILAdventurer$100,000 to $499,999 GCM Grosvenor2

Voyager$25,000 to $49,999 Anonymous3

Sam and Maryvonne McQuade3, Nantes Su ’67, 1967-68

Richard Ryan2, Vienna Sp ’63 Shaw Wagener2, Freiburg Fa ’79

THE 1950 SOCIETYPresident’s Club$19,500 to $24,999 Thomastik-Infeld

Ambassador’s Club$10,000 to $19,499 Mary Cahillane5

Debora de Hoyos and Walter Carlson6

Mary M. Dwyer and James Ahr10

John and Ann Gearen7

Phyllis Haberman6, Vienna 1968-69 Hemera Foundation2

Rhonda and Herbert Jordan3

William O. Maroney5, Vienna 1957-58 Thomas McDonald and Gina Raffin5

Marla E. Salmon and Jerry Anderson8 Alan and Roslyn Schwartz7

Sheila A. Stamps3

Michael and Salme Steinberg6

Peter E. Sundman3, Vienna Fa ’79 Monica Vachher and Jerry Selitto7

Ezio and Fiammetta Vergani14

Diplomat’s Club$5,000 to $9,999 James and Alicia Crawford, III6

George Lucas Family Foundation2

Richard Landers2, Vienna 1968-69 Kathryn M. and Dan E. Moore8

◆ Edward Schmidt, European Union Sp ’92

The Spencer Foundation5

Envoy Club$1,950 to $4,999 Loren J. and MaryAnn W. Anderson6 ◆ Anonymous Dean Balice6, Vienna 1970-71 Richard Bartecki and Sarah

Breen-Bartecki6 Pamela Books Gann10

◆ Elaine Byrne – in memory of Brian Byrne, Freiburg 1968-69

Thomas Carey, Paris 1964-65 The Chicago Community Trust5

John and Alice Coblentz Richard Cyphers2, Vienna 1970-71 Kathleen Diamond6, Nantes 1966-67 Keith Dipple2

William and Christine Dwyer6

Ian and Corrine Ellis6

Grinnell College Janet Houston2, Vienna 1960-61 William and Kitty Hoye6

Katharine Imwalle2, Vienna 1965-66 Raynard Kington2

Ruth Kovacs2, Vienna Sp ’75 William Martens and Carla Slawson6

Robert and Martha McNeill13 Alfred Moore2, Vienna 1964-65 Karen Neel6, Freiburg 1969-70 – in

memory of William Duffy, Freiburg 1969-70

John Owens4, Vienna 1955-56 David Oxtoby3

Leighton Rice, Salamanca Sp ’05 Russell Rudy, London Fa ’77 Richard Siemer6, Vienna 1970-71 The Neel Foundation6

Melissa Torres2

◆ John Uldrich, Durham 1985-86 Richard Whiles4, European Union

Fa ’95, Vienna Sp ’96 John Wise5, Vienna 1957-58 W.K. Kellogg Foundation14

IES ABROAD CLUBGlobal Trekker$1,000 to $1,949 Mari B. Adam, Paris 1978-79◆ Nicholas Crane, Vienna 1978-79 Robert Dietrich6, Vienna 1966-67 Barbara Ellson5, Vienna 1971-72◆ Lauren Fite, P’ Buenos Aires Sp ’14 Donna Harkins Hannay5, Vienna 1970-71 Stefan and Lonnie Helgeson4, Vienna

1974-75, 1975-76 Michael and Karel Helgeson, Vienna

1972-73 Jennifer Hodge Jerzyk6, Nantes Sp ’81 David Humphrey3

Eugene Ketchum5, Vienna 1960-61 Mitchell Kiffe, Vienna 1973-74 Joanne Leary6, Vienna 1968-69 Robert Mallett, London Sp ’78 Jeanne Nienaber Clarke3, Paris 1963-64 Irene Perkins2, Paris 1963-64 Angela Poisllico, Vienna 1972-73 Ronald Reddig5, Freiburg 1966-67 Grayce Scholt2, Vienna 1953-54 Deborah Schuler2, Durham 1973-74 Gary Smith2, Paris 1970-71◆ Bolling Spalding, Vienna 1974-75 Steven Streich, Vienna 1971-72 –

in memory of John van Kleeck, Vienna 1971-72

George Trask3, Vienna Sp ’61 Patricia Vance4, London 1976-77 Kevin Walli5, Vienna Sp ’75 Anne Walsh and Steven Buller4,

P’ Nantes Fa ’08

Explorer$500 to $999 Gaynel Andrusko2, Vienna Sp ’69◆ Rosalie Baker, Paris 1964-65 Ann Barry, Paris 1963-64 Eileen Baumgartner2, Vienna Sp ’63◆ Terri Belcher, Vienna Fa ’84 Steven Burnett6, Vienna 1983-84 Michelle Buscho, Vienna Fa ’82 Natasha Casanova3, Milan Sp ’02 Thomas Cataldo5, Freiburg 1985-86◆ Ruth Covell, Vienna Fa ’55 Kathleen Crane, Vienna 1972-73 Joseph Donelan3, Vienna 1970-71 Ted Donley, Nantes Fa ’86 Antonio Estremera, Madrid 1970-71◆ David Friezo, London Sp ’85 Mary Jo Furgal, Vienna Sp ’60◆ James Gall, Vienna Fa ’91 Helen and Eugene Galvin, P’ Vienna

Su ’10 Matthew Goldman, Adelaide Sp ’02◆ William Hatcher, Berlin 1997-98 Court Houseworth2, Vienna Fa ’80 Maggie Huffman, Freiburg Sp ’77◆ Marie Karl, Vienna 1973-74 Jerome Kraisinger3, Vienna Fa ’77 Dennis Krueger2, Freiburg 1962-63 Robert and Dorothy Kugel6

◆ Holly Laurent, Vienna Fa ’73◆ Shelah Leader, Paris 1963-64 ◆ Molly Leonhardt, London Fa ’86 Margaret Lindsey, Freiburg 1970-71◆ Judith May, Vienna 1973-74 Anne Marie and Michael McGee2,

P’ European Union Fa ’05, P’ Barcelona Fa ’08

Klein Merriman2, Paris 1970-71 Mary Elizabeth Michaels3, European

Union Fa ’93, Vienna Sp ’94 Paul Miller3, Vienna 1962-63◆ Gayle Miller-Janton, Nantes 1978-79 Janice Moore2, Vienna 1974-75 Cheryl Murphy2, Vienna Fa ’85 Robert Ousterhout3, Vienna 1970-71,

1971-72 Carol and William Pendergast2,

Paris 1964-65 Mark Phariss2, London Fa ’80◆ Nancy Prowitt, Vienna Sp ’75 Carol Rappel3, Vienna Sp ’63 Johanna Rousseaux4, Paris Fa ’87 William Ruff, Freiburg 1969-70 Cheryl Scarinci2, Vienna 1968-69,

1969-70 Anthony Schaeffer2, London Fa ’76◆ Kenneth and Mary Slonneger,

Vienna 1962-63

Dayna Sowd, Madrid 2002-03 Sarah Spence2, Vienna Fa ’81 Bruce St. John2, Mexico City Sp ’85 Kathryn Swintek2, Vienna Sp ’73 Charles Taylor2, Vienna Fa ’68 Cameron Twiddy2, Vienna Sp ’00◆ University of Michigan Anthony Vester2

Kendra Waddington3

Paul Walker2, Vienna 1966-67 Arthur White4, Vienna 1963-64◆ Jenifer Williams, Madrid 1989-90 Kim Winnard2, Vienna 1975-76

Traveler$250 to $499 Allen Amber, Nantes Fa ’66 Rebekah Anderson2, Nantes Sp ’98 John Anderson3, European Union Sp ’98 Nancy Atherton Attardo, Vienna

1963-64 Michael Baccash5, P’ London Fa ’03

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP COUNCILVisionary: $1 million and up

Innovator: $500,000-$999,999

Adventurer: $100,000-$499,999

Discoverer: $50,000-$99,999

Voyager: $25,000-$49,999

THE 1950 SOCIETYPresident’s Club: $19,500-$24,999

Ambassador’s Club: $10,000-$19,499

Diplomat’s Club: $5,000-$9,999

Envoy Club: $1,950-$4,999

IES ABROAD CLUBGlobal Trekker: $1,000-$1,949 Explorer: $500-$999 Traveler: $250-$499 Member: $75 -$249 Contributor: Up to $74

FISCAL YEAR 2014-15

# Number of consecutive fiscal years of giving ◆ First-time donorP’ Parent


Daniel Barrett2, European Union Fa ’94 Mary Sheila Baumgartner2, Vienna Sp ’79 David Bergeron4, Vienna 1975-76 Michelle Bishop3, Vienna Fa ’05 Judith Bliss2, Paris 1964-65 Catharine Brierre3, Granada Sp ’11

Ben Brueshoff, Dijon Sp ’04 Chad and Marianne Brumley2,

European Union Sp ’88 Mary Ellen Burgomaster5, Vienna

Sp ’61 Douglas Childers, Vienna Fa ’84 Melissa Comiskey2

Christopher Cook4, Nantes 1980-81◆ Diane Costello, Vienna 1969-70 JoAnne Davidson2, Vienna 1960-61 John Dearing4, Vienna 1989-90 Timothy Dowling2, Vienna Fa ’83 Michael Dunn4, Vienna 1962-63 Paul Dvorak6, Vienna 1966-67 Owen Embry3, Freiburg Fa ’87 John Flegel2, Vienna 1968-69 Barbara Forman, Vienna 1963-64, 1964-65 Jeffrey Freud2, Vienna Fa ’78 Jeffrey Fullerton3, Freiburg Fa ’92◆ Jonathan Ginns, London Sp ’85◆ Goldman Sachs◆ Marcia Grabowski, Vienna 1973-74 David Gray2, Nantes 1970-71 Robert Gray2, Freiburg Fa ’77 Douglas Hager2, Freiburg Fa ’73 Harry Hanson3, Vienna 1958-59 Richard Harig, Vienna 1972-73◆ David Hastings, Vienna 1969-70 Ludie Henley, Vienna 1957-58 John Hodges4, Nantes 1966-67 William Hoeft5, Vienna 1967-68 Jerome Holtzman6, Vienna 1950-51 Margaret Hughes4, Vienna 1964-65 Robert Hunter4, Vienna 1961-62 Patricia Hyer4, Paris 1968-69 Megan Johnson, Nantes 1976-77 Mildred Jordan4, Vienna Fa ’76 Patricia King5, Vienna 1977-78 Zachery Kuentz2, Tokyo Sp ’07 Richard Lassen3, Freiburg Fa ’89 Mark Leonhard2, Vienna Sp ’78◆ Wesley Loomis, Freiburg 1967-68 Antoinette Mattoch3, Vienna Sp ’76 Maranda McBride, P’ Barcelona Fa ’10 John Meissner, Vienna Sp ’70 Amber Mercier5

◆ James Millhouse, Nantes 1967-68 Maureen Morgan4, Paris Fa ’91 Dodie Moseley3, Vienna Fa ’68 Sarah Moseley2, Paris 1968-69 Adam Namm2, Paris 1983-84◆ Kit Neacy, Vienna Sp ’64 William Nelson3, Vienna 1969-70 Miriam Nisbet, Vienna Sp ’69 Royce Paulsen, Vienna 1974-75◆ Tymothi Peters, Madrid 1987-88 Daniel Ramer2, Vienna Sp ’89◆ Tanya Ratner Annabelle Resch3, Vienna 1968-69

Jennifer Rogers5

Michael Rosenthal3, European Union Fa ’00

Marsha Runningen4, Vienna Fa ’71 Frank Scarpa6, Vienna 1961-62 David Setnicker2, Vienna 1966-67

◆ Tara Shankweiler, Vienna Sp ’84 Mary Sheehan3, Vienna 1970-71 Sean Solberg4, Vienna Fa ’92 Maureen Spanier4, Nantes Sp ’81 Eric Stein2, London Sp ’01 Beverly Stousland, Vienna 1975-76 Idette Swetye2, Paris 1967-68 Andrew Teitelman4, Paris 1970-71 Holly Thauwald2, Vienna Sp ’74 Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.2

◆ Jonathan Whitcher, Berlin Fa ’99 Paul Williamson, Vienna Sp ’65◆ David Wohabe, Vienna Sp ’81 Michelle Zimmer6, Vienna 1977-78

Member$75 to $249 Miriam Abaya2, Vienna Sp ’13 Joan Abrams4, Vienna Sp ’64 Margaret Adams3, Vienna Sp ’07◆ James Alexander, Freiburg 1995-96 Sharon Algozer, Vienna 1964-65 David Almeleh3, Nantes 1993-94 –

in memory of Wendy Almeleh◆ American Express Company Margaret Anthony3, Freiburg 1999-00◆ Paul Antinori, Durham 1973-74◆ Monica Antoun, Paris Sp ’00◆ Blake Arnold, Vienna Sp ’78 John Arras2, Paris 1965-66◆ Warren Asfazadour, Vienna Fa ’12 Suzanne Attwood5, Paris 1968-69 Tom Ausfahl3, Freiburg Sp ’85 Gloria Avrech4, Vienna Fa ’64 Carolyn Aydin2, Vienna 1962-63◆ Sophie Ayres, London Fa ’76 John Bachofer, Vienna 1974-75◆ Lynne Bachofner, Vienna Fa ’77◆ Bank of America Matching Gift

Program Jason Bassingthwaite6, Vienna Sp ’92◆ Cornelia Battles, Siena Sp ’09 Seth Beard, Berlin Fa ’05 Minta Beard, Vienna 1974-75 – in honor

of Clarence and Alberta Giese

Peter Beck2, Vienna Sp ’87 Lucia Bennhoff2, Vienna Sp ’60◆ Deedra Benthall, Paris 1966-67 Joel Berelson4, Vienna Fa ’83 Brad Bergan3, Freiburg 1983-84 Elisabeth Bergeron6, Vienna 1970-71

Bernstein Global Wealth Management3

Peter Berry, Vienna Fa ’90 Cristiana Bertocchi3, Paris Su ’91 James Betts2, Vienna Sp ’71 Cheri Bjork2, Freiburg Fa ’93,

Vienna Sp ’94◆ Mark and Barbara Blasch3, Vienna

1974-75 – in honor of Clarence and Alberta Giese

◆ Jill Boughton, Paris 1964-65 Dolores Boughton4, Vienna 1968-69 Richard Boyum2, Madrid 1969-70◆ Edward Bracken, Vienna 1971-72 Gregg Breen5, Freiburg Fa ’83, Nantes

Sp ’84◆ Kathryn Breisch, Nantes Sp ’11 Constance Brekken4, Vienna 1961-62 Charles Brett2, Vienna 1968-69 Mary Broderick3, Vienna 1973-74 – in

honor of Clarence and Alberta Giese◆ Murray Brown, Vienna 1964-65 Christina Brown2, Vienna 1964-65◆ Brian Brubaker Richard Brummer2, Vienna Sp ’63 Alexandra Buchwieser2, Vienna Sp ’65 Lynn Burke, Paris Sp ’02◆ Michael Burke, Madrid Fa ’84 Philip Burke2, Vienna 1974-75 Lorna Byrne, Vienna Sp ’65 Paul Callahan2, Vienna Fa ’74 Ruth Carstens3, P’ Vienna Sp ’09 Mary Cashour2, Paris 1964-65 Allison Castellano, Barcelona Su ’06 Ann Cathcart2, Vienna Sp ’75 John Cavicchi4, Paris 1967-68◆ Stan Clauson, Vienna 1964-65 Cathleen Clemens4, Paris Sp ’78 Douglas Cole3, Vienna 1953-54◆ Bernard Cooke, Vienna 1967-68 Roger Cooper, Vienna Fa ’68 Joan Cooper3, Paris Fa ’78 Christine Cowell3, Vienna 1963-64 Monica Cowsert2, Vienna Sp ’89 Howard Curlett3, Vienna 1965-66◆ Mackenzie Dallas, Granada Sp ’13 Jill Dehlin2, Vienna Fa ’96 Katherine Deibert4, Vienna Sp ’00

◆ John D’Espinosa, Paris 1964-65 Stephanie Dimino, P’ Quito Sp ’09 Michelle DiPasquale, Vienna Sp ’11 Constance and James Dodge3,

Vienna 1967-68 Margaret Don2, Madrid 1984-85 Sarana Donaldson4, Vienna 1980-81◆ Margaret Doonan Pierce, Vienna

1969-70, 1970-71◆ Jeanne Doran, Vienna Sp ’75◆ Julianne Douglass, Paris Fa ’78 Jill Dresner, Paris Fa ’84◆ Annette and Charles Egan, Vienna

1967-68 Sarah Egerer, Freiburg Fa ’87 Eric Ehrhardt4, P’ Berlin Sp ’09 Myron Eisenberg3, Vienna Sp ’65◆ Roy Ekland, Vienna Sp ’63 Emily Ellermann2, Nantes 2008-09 Heather Ellis2, Paris Sp ’04◆ William End, Vienna 1967-68◆ Apryl Eshelman Marshall Essig3, Freiburg Fa ’81 Elizabeth Eustis3, Durham 1984-85 Suzanne Farrell, Vienna Fa ’80◆ Frank Ferguson, Nantes 1980-81◆ Richard Ferrone, Paris 1966-67◆ Chandler Finley, Vienna Fa ’84 Thomas Finnerty6, Vienna 1969-70 Georgia Finnigan, Vienna 1963-64◆ Ford & Harrison Mark Fournier4, Vienna Sp ’76 Edward Fox4, Durham 1974-75◆ Ronda Fox, Vienna Sp ’80 Philippe Frangules3, Paris Fa ’79 David Freitas2, Madrid Fa ’76 Suzanne Freshley4, Vienna 1967-68 Laurance Frierson3, Vienna 2002-03 Bernard Galm3, Vienna Sp ’55 Anne Gardner3, Vienna 1969-70 Thomas Garrity2, Vienna 1963-64◆ John Garrity, Vienna 1969-70◆ Michael Gary, Vienna 1969-70 Heidi Gatzke2, Berlin 2003-04 Kathryn Gauthier4, Paris Fa ’78,

Madrid Sp ’79◆ Eric Geiger, Freiburg 1966-67 Malek Germanos2, P’ Granada Fa ’13◆ Scott Gibson, Madrid Fa ’86 Patricia Gold5, Nantes 1970-71 Jose Gonzalez3, Vienna Fa ’72 Andrew Gould, European Union

1998-99 Holter Graham2, Madrid Fa ’92◆ Margaret Grande, Freiburg Fa ’03◆ Judy Griesedieck, Vienna 1973-74 – in

honor of Clarence and Alberta Giese Hanna Griff Sleven5, Nantes Fa ’80◆ Patrick and Jill Griffin, Vienna Sp ’91◆ Stephen Grossman, Vienna Sp ’80 Geoffrey Grote3, Durham 1972-73 Stephen Groth, Vienna Sp ’63 Mina Jane Grothey3, Madrid 1965-66 James Guyol4, Paris Fa ’74 Carol Haigh6, Vienna 1971-72 Halliburton Giving Choices4


“�If I could personally thank the people who made my scholarship possible,

I would say that it is due to their generosity that I got to experience the

things I did this semester and I cannot wait to finally have my own career

so I can donate back and help other students out as they have helped me.” — Karissa Muñoz, Salamanca, Fall 2014

“�To those who helped fund my endeavors, I thank you. Thank

you for helping me realize my dream to explore areas outside of

the United States. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to

open my eyes. I realize this is a privilege not all students have

and I do not take it for granted.” — Claude Galette, Cape Town, Fall 2014


ANNUAL GIVING REPORT Robert Hallworth3

Kay Hartmann5, Vienna 1971-72◆ Barbara Hartsfield, Vienna Fa ’79 Jean Hatfield, Vienna 1977-78 James Haverkamp5, Vienna 1968-69◆ Maxine Hayes, Vienna 1967-68◆ Suzette Henke, Paris 1965-66◆ Kathleen Hennessey, Paris 1966-67◆ Paula Hermey, Paris 1965-66 David and Sarah Hicks2, Vienna Fa ’99◆ Maureen Higgins, Vienna Sp ’59◆ Jim Hildreth, Vienna Fa ’73 Howard Hissrich, European Union

Sp ’92 Karl Hochtl, Vienna Sp ’98 Eleanore Hofstetter6, Vienna Sp ’60,

Freiburg Fa ’60 Andrea Holberg3, Paris Fa ’88,

Madrid Sp ’89 Roxanne Holmes2, Vienna Fa ’70 Hoby Hooker3, Vienna 1970-71, 1971-72 Pamela Horan2, Vienna Fa ’83 Brian Horrigan4, Vienna 1971-72 Richard Housman4, Vienna 1968-69 Joseph Howard3, Vienna 1966-67◆ Paul Howard, Durham 1981-82 Brian Hughes, Vienna Sp ’83 Earl Hutchins2, Vienna 1950-51 Pamela Iden2, Vienna Fa ’83 Heidi Imhof3, Vienna 1986-87 Lois Jackson2

Ross Jacobsen5, Vienna Fa ’80 Kathleen Janes2, Freiburg 1967-68 Martha Johnson2, Vienna 1957-58 William Johnson III2, Paris 1966-67 Kathy Joslyn, Vienna 1971-72,

Freiburg, Su ’72 Barbara Judge, Freiburg 1969-70◆ Keith Kaplan, London Fa ’79 Nancy Karl, Vienna 1970-71 Alexa Kastantin, Vienna Sp ’66 Patricia Keane6, Vienna 1963-64 Stephen Keating2, P’ Berlin Fa ’13◆ John Keller, Nantes 1990-91 Alice Kelly2, Vienna Sp ’64 Kathy Kelsey2, Vienna Fa ’73 – in honor

of Clarence and Alberta Giese Carol Kenner3, Vienna Sp ’76 Nancy Kenyon5

Daniel Kern4, Vienna 1968-69◆ Julie Kirby, Nantes Fa ’85◆ Judith Komaki, Vienna 1965-66 Toni Kowalski2, Vienna Sp ’63 Nicole Krizek3, Dublin Fa ’04 John Kulczycki2, Vienna 1961-62◆ Anna Kulseth, London Su ’06 Marietta Lacyk3, Vienna Sp ’57◆ Arthur LaPlace, Madrid Sp ’78 Edward LeClair6, Vienna 1963-64 Mary Lezotte2, Paris 1971-72 Anthony Ling2, P’ Santiago Fa ’13◆ Harry Lipner, Vienna 1971-72◆ Debbie Lipton, Vienna 1968-69 Philip Littlehale, Paris 1982-83◆ Jennifer Lodato Brock, Paris 1966-67 Trudie London2, Vienna Sp ’62◆ Angel Lopez◆ Katie Loudermilk, Beijing Sp-Su ’09 Julie Ludwig2, P’ Freiburg Fa ’13◆ Thalia Luong, P’ Santiago Sp ’14 Peter Maercklein5, Vienna Fa ’77◆ Mary Magee Onofrietto, Vienna Fa ’58 Pamela Mahoney4, Paris 1974-75 Carol Martel2, Vienna Fa ’66,

Freiburg Sp ’67 Kyla Martin2, London 1990-91 Suzanne Matan2, London Fa ’85 Teresa Mathes2, Nantes Sp ’81 Robert McCoach2, Vienna 1964-65

◆ Debra McComas, Paris Fa ’88 Christopher McConnell4, Vienna Fa ’83 Mary McCormick, Vienna 1979-80◆ Edward McGovern, Vienna 1977-78◆ Matthew McGrath, Dublin Fa ’09◆ Doris McGuire, Vienna 1956-57 Diana McKenzie2, Durham Fa ’79◆ Lisa McLaughlin, Madrid Fa ’91 Amy McMillan5 Robert and Nancy McNeil, Paris 1969-70 Margaret Mealy2, Paris Fa ’09 Antonio Merino2, Madrid Sp ’70 Carole Mertes McNair4, Vienna Sp ’63 Richter Meyer2, Freiburg Fa ’00 Toni Middleton2, Vienna Fa ’66◆ Scott Moore, Vienna Sp ’72◆ William Mueller, Freiburg 1971-72 Anne Muirhead, Mexico City Fa ’84 Karen Mulford2, Vienna Fa ’91 Kevin Mulford5, Freiburg Fa ’91◆ Birch and Catherine Mullins, P’

Melbourne Su ’09

◆ David Musgrave, Freiburg 1969-70 – in memory of Freiburg 1969-70 classmates Linda Boyd, William Duffy, Eli Karp, and Tina Miller

◆ George Myatt, Dublin Fa ’09 Sarah Nash4, Nantes 1973-74 Janis Nelson5, Vienna Sp ’64◆ Virginia Neuckranz, Nantes Fa ’77◆ Jane Neufeld, Paris 1971-72 Nona Niner, Nantes 1978-79 April Noble-Brooks3, Madrid Su ’01 Anita Nordbrock2, Vienna 1963-64◆ John Ockey Joseph O’Donnell2, Paris 1964-65◆ Charlotte Offerdahl, Durham 1973-74 Fred Olson2, Vienna Fa ’66 William O’Meara2, Vienna 1977-78 Wayne Ondiak6, Vienna Fa ’70 Margaret O’Neill Adams4, Vienna Sp ’63◆ Kathleen Oram, London Fa ’79◆ Gabe Ormsby, Freiburg Fa ’91 Amy Otis-De Grau4, Vienna Fa ’85 Patricia Owens2, Vienna Sp ’74 Kathryn Parnes5, Vienna 1966-67◆ William Paulson, Paris Fa ’74◆ T. Michael Peay, Paris Fa ’66 Milagros Pelaez2, Tokyo Sp ’02 Susan Pelz6, Vienna 1964-65 Maria Pencheva2, Salamanca Fa ’04 Newton Perrin2, Vienna Sp ’66 Sally Peter2, Dijon Fa ’00 Mary Ann Peters2, Paris 1970-71 Andrew Pincus, Vienna Fa ’08◆ Richard Pinner, London Sp ’85◆ Travis Pollack, Freiburg Sp-Su ’91◆ Steven Pollard, Paris 1964-65◆ Martha Ponce Cassani Lindsay Pope2, Vienna Fa ’06 Rosanne Potter2, Vienna Sp ’62◆ Jean Prock, Vienna 1968-69◆ Vera Profit, Paris 1965-66◆ Property Claim Solutions James Purpura, Nantes Fa ’71◆ Ramer Family Philanthropic Fund

◆ Rosanna Ramirez, Nantes Fa ’91 Lynn Ramsey, Vienna Fa ’64◆ Chester Randle, Durham 1970-71 Christine Ranges5, Vienna 1962-63 Leo Reddy3, Vienna Sp ’55◆ Brenda and Garland Reiter, Vienna

1974-75 – in honor of Clarence and Alberta Giese

◆ Kimberly Richard, London 1998-99◆ Debra Riggs, Freiburg Sp ’73◆ Emily Riley, Vienna Sp ’62◆ Michael Riordan, Vienna 1974-75 Gabriella Risatti, Dijon Sp ’98 Carol Roberts3, Vienna Sp ’58◆ Andrea Rodriguez, Berlin Fa ’09 Cally Rogers-Witte2, Paris 1965-66◆ David Rowland, Vienna Fa ’76 Sandra Ruiz2, Quito Sp ’10 Nicole Ryan2, London Fa ’90 Michael Samway6, Vienna 1957-58 Paolo Santonocito4, Madrid 2005-06◆ Andrew Satter, Vienna Sp ’74

Pam Saur, Vienna 1968-69 Barbara Sawyer-Koch2, Vienna 1970-71 Nicholas Scarpino5

◆ Anna Schaefer, Madrid Fa ’82 Valerie Schmidt4, Vienna Sp ’63 Jenifer Schultz2, P’ Barcelona Fa ’13 Fritz Schumann2, P’ London Fa ’13◆ Thomas Schweitzer, Paris 1964-65 Ursula Scott3, Vienna Sp ’69◆ Jessica Scott-Dutcher, Berlin Su ’07 William Sechen6 Joseph Sevigny5 James Shadko2, Vienna 1972-73 Mary Sheahan3, Vienna 1964-65◆ Elena Sheehan, Vienna Sp ’58 Audrey and John Sheffield6,

Vienna 1982-83◆ Sean Shepherd, Vienna Fa ’00◆ Reginald Shiverick, Vienna Sp ’77 Steven Simensky5, Vienna Fa ’86 Laurie Sinden, Vienna 1971-72 Wiggins Singletary4, Freiburg Fa ’87◆ Katherine Skeith, Vienna Fa ’08 Dennis Skocz3, Vienna 1967-68◆ William Small, P’ Barcelona Sp ’14 Jeremy Smith, European Union Fa ’95 Gillian Smith, Freiburg Fa ’93◆ Steven Smith, Paris Sp ’87 Allison Snyder, European Union, Sp ’85 Carina Sokalski2, Paris Sp ’97◆ Karen Solomon, Vienna Fa ’73 Jacqueline Spindler2, Vienna 1968-69◆ Christina Spliethoff Hansen,

Vienna 1973-74 Mary Stamp5, Freiburg Sp ’02 Kristin Starnes Gray3, Freiburg Sp ’02 Mary Stearns3, Vienna 1962-63 Mary Anne Sterling2, Madrid 1973-74 Leigh Stewart, Milan Sp ’01 Peter Stisser2, Vienna Sp ’76◆ Deborah Stout, Nantes 1969-70 Eric Stovicek4, Paris 1978-79 Bonnie Street4, Vienna 1970-71

Alan Strom2, Vienna 1963-64 Donna Stroud2, Vienna Fa ’76◆ Craig Sudduth, London Fa ’08 Robin Suydam4, Vienna Fa ’76 Paul Swartz6, Vienna Fa ’68 Christina Taddeo, Vienna Fa ’96 Khanh Tan, P’ Paris Fa ’10 Lauren Tavelli3, Granada Fa ’06◆ Charlotte Taylor, Paris 1963-64 Leslie Taylor3, Vienna Fa ’78 Jeffery Tedesco4, Vienna Fa ’78 Joshua Teitelbaum3, Vienna Fa ’91 Victoria Temple3, Vienna Fa ’68 Tomasz Timek2, Freiburg Fa ’90 Kathryn Toepfer Permut3, London

Sp ‘77◆ Lawrence Toriello, Freiburg Sp ’87◆ John Totoraitis, Freiburg 1964-65 Brandon Trapp, Beijing Fa ’04◆ Lisa Travis, Freiburg Fa ’88◆ Roberta Trufant, Paris 1966-67 Paul Trunzo3, Vienna 1977-78

Mary Karyn Uptain4, Freiburg Sp ’97 Christopher Van Fleet5

◆ Clifford van Voorhees, Paris 1966-67 Janet Vanderhoff3, Vienna Fa ’68 Maureen Vanek3, Vienna Fa ’68 Barbra Vogel Munisteri2, Vienna

1963-64 Antonia Volcy2, P’ Dublin Fa ’13◆ Jeanette Vuocolo, Vienna Fa ’73 Jennifer Wade3, Dijon Sp ’00 Kimmerly Wader Webster2, Vienna

1972-73◆ Lucy Wagner, Buenos Aires Fa ’05◆ William Wainwright, Paris Sp ’69 Judith Walsh3, Vienna 1963-64 Sophia Wang2, Beijing Fa ’12 Mark Warren5, Madrid 1971-72 Kalman Watsky2, Nantes 1977-78◆ April Weathers, Granada Sp ’11◆ Michelle Webb, Vienna Fa ’83 Michael Weisberg, P’ Buenos Aires Fa ’11◆ Karen Wells, Vienna Fa ’78◆ Jeanne Werner, Paris 1966-67 Elaine West3, Vienna 1972-73 Marlissa Westerfield, Vienna Sp ’80◆ Margaret Weston, Paris 1965-66, 1966-67 Sylvia Wheeler3, Vienna 1972-73 Henry White3, Vienna Fa ’77 Laura Whitney3, Nantes Sp ’02 Gaylord Wilcox2, Vienna 1963-64 Wesley Wilhelmsen3, Vienna 1972-73 Chavis Williams3, Vienna Fa ’77 Joan Williams3

Joanne Williams5, Freiburg 1973-74◆ Phyllis Wills, Paris 1966-67◆ Tracey Wolfer, Madrid 1971-72◆ Mary Jo Woodford, Durham 1974-75 Danielle Yokell3, Madrid Fa ’02 Ron Yost2, Vienna 1967-68


“�I remember anxiously waiting for the emails from IES Abroad to see

whether or not I received this scholarship. I remember the joy that

surged through my body when I found out the good news—it was one

step closer to a dream I never took for granted. ” — Chiamaka Ikpeze, Delhi, Spring 2015


◆ Abby Young, Paris 1964-65 Kristen Zaehringer3, Milan Sp ’01 Leonard Zangwill, Vienna Sp ’87 Alla Zaprudsky2, Vienna Fa ’91 Rita Zralek4, Vienna Sp ’57

ContributorUp to $74 Hana Abrams, Vienna Sp ’11◆ Alana Ackerman, Quito Sp ’07, Fa ’07 Carolyn Adams, Vienna 1970-71 Katrina Adams3, Nagoya Sp ’07◆ Diana Allard, Freiburg Fa ’92 Kara Allison, Dublin Sp ’11◆ Catherine Anderson, Vienna Sp ’75◆ Julia Anderson Bauer, London Fa ’86◆ Amy Anderton, Freiburg Su ’85 Danielle Antony2, Granada Sp ’13 Anya Archer, Vienna 1971-72◆ Adriana Arevalo, Barcelona Fa ’11 Robert Axelrod5, London Fa ’74 Shannon Baker2, Paris Sp ’06 Alma Balonon-Rosen3, P’ Paris BIA Sp ’12 Sandra Banducci4, Vienna Sp ’73 Michael Barnacle, Vienna 1972-73◆ Matthew Bauer, London Sp ’78 David Beaudry2, Vienna Fa ’05 Scott Beck2, London Fa ’90 Cathy Belk, Freiburg Fa ’88◆ Beverly Bell, Nantes 1974-75◆ Melanie Bello, Berlin Sp ’12 Jason Bensch3, Freiburg Fa ’05 Rebecca Benson4, Nantes Fa ’90 Scott Bentrup, Berlin 1998-99 Jamin Bercaw2, Vienna Fa ’01◆ Mark Berghash, Vienna Sp ’55 Steven Bergman3, European Union Fa ’07◆ Jennifer Berk, Milan Fa ’92 Candace Bernstein2, Vienna 1970-71◆ Paris Bienert, Berlin Fa ’12◆ Patricia Bikai, Vienna 1963-64 Monica Birrer, Vienna 1964-65, 1965-66 Joann Bissell2, Vienna Sp ’75◆ Ronald Bogin, Vienna 1965-66 Clayton Bond2, London Su ’98◆ Adam Bossert, Sydney Sp ’12 Katherine Bowen, Quito Sp ’11◆ Mary Lynn Bradley, London Fa ’74 Janine Breier2, P’ Rabat Fa ’13 Eric Brotten5, Freiburg Fa ’99 Mwanzaa Brown2, Berlin Sp ’11◆ Trisha Bryant, Freiburg Fa ’00 Martha Bullen4, Durham 1980-81◆ Leslie Buller, Nantes Fa ’08 Sarah Burrichter3

Leonore Burts3, Vienna Sp ’64 Bonnie Cahill5, Durham Fa ’72◆ Melissa Cantarow, Granada Sp ’06◆ Meredith Cantwell, Granada Sp ’13◆ Steven Capolarello, Vienna Fa ’75◆ Marianne Carey, Vienna Sp ’77 Cathy Carmody, Vienna 1973-74, 1974-75◆ William Carpenter, Cape Town Sp ’12◆ Elizabeth Carr, Paris Sp ’96

◆ Lynne Carrier, Paris 1965-66 Kristyn Carrillo2, Santiago Fa ’03 Gary Carson2, Vienna Sp ’69 Wilka Carter5, Vienna 1966-67 Nicholas Cattin2, Melbourne Su ’03

Leesha Cessna3, Freiburg Fa ’11◆ Clark Chen, Tokyo Sp ’13◆ Alexander Chong, Santiago Su ’14 Patrick Clark2, Vienna Sp ’91 Emily Clark2, Madrid Sp ’96 Kelly Clarke, Melbourne Fa ’11 Eric Clemons2, Nagoya Fa ’89 Pamela Clute3, P’ Quito Su ’10◆ Vasiljon Cobo, Salamanca Sp ’13 Patricia Coe O’Rourke2, Vienna Sp ’62 John Colhouer, Madrid Su ’02 Barbara Collins6, Vienna Sp ’60 William Collins, Vienna 1959-60, Fa ’60 Kristen Connors3, Rabat Fa ’10◆ Nicola Cook, London Sp ’01 Gretchen Cook-Anderson, Nagoya

1988-89 Colleen Cooney3, Vienna Fa ’77 William Cooney4, Nantes Sp ’77 Jordan Corp2, Cape Town Fa ’12◆ Marilyn Cosho, Vienna 1971-72◆ Jonna Cottrell, Rome Sp ’12◆ Peter Craig, Vienna 1965-66 John Creeden2, Paris 1963-64 John Cronin2, Vienna Fa ’50 David Cross5, Salamanca Fa ’95◆ Barbara Cubby, Paris 1966-67 Susan Curley3, Durham Fa ’87 Jill Cutting, Milan Sp ’11◆ Jill Daluz, Nantes Fa ’91 John Daniels, Vienna Fa ’84 Joshua Daniels2, Milan Sp ’10◆ Eleanor Darlow, Christchurch Sp ’08 Krystle Davis, Dijon Sp ’03 Shakinah Davis, La Plata Sp ’00◆ Rebecca Davis, Nantes Fa ’00◆ Elizabeth Day, Madrid 1994-95 Tim Deason2, Paris 1965-66 Amy DeVore, Barcelona Sp ’11 Richard DiGiovanna5, Vienna

Sp ’77, Fa ’77 Amy Dill, Freiburg 2005-06 Jessica Dillon, Berlin Sp ’11 Rebecca Dillon3, Dublin Fa ’07 Morse Doane3, Freiburg Fa ’87◆ Greg Doerning, Vienna Fa ’73 Derek Doeschner, Vienna Fa ’99◆ Suzanne Donnellan, Vienna Sp ’66 Reade Dornan2, Vienna 1961-62◆ Virginia Dosch, Vienna Fa ’77◆ Laisha Dougherty, Barcelona Su ’09 Mary Gene Dowling2, Vienna Sp ’64 Eileen Downing2, Melbourne Sp ’03 Lynn Drickamer3, Vienna Fa ’67◆ Charles DuBose, Shanghai Sp ’12◆ Raimonds Dzelme, Vienna Fa ’91◆ Gwen Eberts, Vienna Sp ’12 Richard Edelstein, Paris 1968-69

◆ Frank Eldredge, Vienna Fa ’78, London Sp ’79

Kathryn Emily3, Vienna 1967-68 Russell Eng, P’ Berlin 2010-11 Tiamaht Erickson, Paris Fa ’06

◆ Elsbeth Fager, Milan Fa ’02◆ Deborah Felmeth, Vienna 1973-74 Peter Filkins4, Vienna Sp ’79 Nicole Fitzpatrick2, Vienna Fa ’05 Brooke Fontaine, Milan Fa ’04 Anne Fontaine2, Nantes Sp ’74 Matt Forpanek4 Andrew Forward, Vienna Fa ’03◆ Roberta Fox, London Su ’02 Susan Frances, Vienna 1993-94◆ Ryan Frank, Paris 2012-13◆ Adam Freed, Salamanca Sp ’05 Janieasha Freelove-Sewell, Santiago

Sp ’07 Edward Friedman3, Madrid Fa ’68◆ Janice Friedman, Madrid Fa ’79◆ Sharon and David Frost, Vienna Fa ’90◆ Luke Fuller, European Union Fa ’08 Steven Furness2, P’ Nantes Fa ’13◆ Lisa Gabriel, P’ Rome Fa ’13◆ Martha Gagnon, Nantes Sp ’87◆ Carmen Galli, Vienna Fa ’88◆ Thomas Gamper, Vienna Fa ’77 George Garceau, P’ Nagoya Fa ’09◆ Maria Garcia, Madrid Fa ’00 Matthew Gardner, Dublin Fa ’09◆ Wade Gateley, Vienna 1977-78 Eric Gaylord2, Milan Sp ’05 Clare Geleta2, P’ Shanghai Fa ’13◆ Corina Gerety, Paris Sp ’97◆ Daniel Gerrone, Vienna 1969-70 Jeffrey Gidre3, Vienna 1982-83◆ Anna Gilligan, Vienna Sp ’98◆ Ramon Giron-Melendez, Vienna Sp ’13◆ Lucas Gitzel, Santiago Su ’14◆ Glaxo Smith Kline◆ James Glotzhober, Beijing Sp ’07 Marc Goldfarb2, P’ Buenos Aires Fa ’13◆ Sydney Goldman, Nantes Fa ’14◆ Rosanna Gomez, Madrid Fa ’94 Catherine Gomez-Goodnow2, Vienna

1976-77◆ Kimberly Gooder, Nantes Sp ’97 Elizabeth Gossard, Vienna Sp ’10◆ Donna Gracon, Paris 1977-78 Carolyn Greenberg, London Sp ’78◆ Patrick Griffith, Vienna Fa ’08 Jean Guzman, Madrid Fa ’06 Marin Hagen, Madrid Fa ’89◆ Tania Haigh, Paris Sp ’99◆ Susan Halpern, London Fa ’79◆ Beth Hammond Powell, Vienna 1973-74 Stephanie Hatley3, London Fa ’08◆ Sarah Hauck, Dublin Su ’11 Bradley Hazelrigg2, Vienna 1984-85◆ Jeff Hebbel, Nantes Sp ’72◆ Michele Hedrick, Freiburg Sp ’84 Kristen Herlihy, Vienna Fa ’94 Vernon Hermecz, P’ Santiago Su ’10

Martha Hernandez, Madrid Fa ’71 Jo Ann Hersh3, Vienna Sp ’58 Andrew Herzog2, Rome Sp ’06 Nathanael Hill2, London Sp ’10◆ Helen Hines, Vienna 1971-72 Joyce Hoffer3, Vienna Sp ’59 Erin Hoffman, Nantes Sp ’01 Dana Holdman El2, Freiburg Sp ’98◆ Alice and Boyd Hudson, Vienna 1971-72 Audrey Hughes2, Paris BIA Fa ’12 Victoria Hui, London Su ’11◆ Steve and Holly Hultgren, Vienna 1970-71◆ Michelle Jackson, Beijing Sp ’08◆ Ellie Jester, European Union Sp ’95◆ Catherine John, Salamanca Sp ’04 Kim Johnsen3, Vienna Fa ’69◆ Andrew Johnson, Beijing Fa ’07◆ Karen Johnston, P’ Barcelona Fa ’13 James Jones2, Vienna 1963-64 Jake Joseph, Nantes 2009-10 JPMorgan Chase Foundation -

Matching Gifts6, Jennifer Jura2, European Union Fa ’04,

Vienna Sp ’05 Jenna Kanegawa2, Salamanca Sp ‘12◆ Alexander Kantor, Barcelona Sp ’11 David Kase3, London Sp ’99 Martha Katz-Hyman6, Vienna 1968-69 Kathy Kennedy2, P’ Freiburg Fa ’13 ◆ Camille Keonjian, Dijon Fa ’03◆ Katie Kern, Vienna Fa ’87 Sterling Kernek, Vienna 1963-64 Hannah Kiefer, London Sp ’10 Maria Kiley, London Fa ’83◆ James King, Barcelona Fa ’10 Corey Kingsborough3, Freiburg Fa ’96 William Kingsbury3, Vienna Sp ’74◆ Makenzie Kink, Barcelona Sp ’14 Mary Kirby2, Vienna Sp ’68 Mary Louise Klas3, Vienna Fa ’53◆ Robert Klecanda, Vienna Fa ’12◆ Jeffrey Klenk, European Union Sp ’00◆ Marc Knox, European Union Fa ’04,

Berlin Sp ’05 Kaylan Knutsen2, London Su ’12◆ Alexandra Kolev, Paris Fa ’13◆ Elizabeth Kondrat, London Sp ’05 Judith Kramer3, Vienna Sp ’55 Eve Kramp2, Freiburg Fa ’82 Leslie Kret5, Vienna Fa ’80◆ Gabe Kringlen, Melbourne Sp ’12 Georgilu Krom2, Vienna 1973-74 Jeffrey Krugler2, European Union Sp ’06◆ Steven Kubacki, Freiburg 1974-75 Benjamin Kubany3, London Sp ’04 Karen Kunesh, Salamanca Sp ’01 James Kutcher2, Vienna 1966-67 Matthew Kweller, Buenos Aires Sp ’11 Joseph LaMothe2, Paris 1966-67◆ Thomas Lane, Melbourne Sp ’13 Rebecca Lange, Salamanca Fa 07◆ Teresa Larson, Paris 1969-70◆ Robert Latta, Christchurch Sp ’13◆ Birthe Lauchengco, Freiburg Fa ’89 Michael Lechevallier, Nantes Fa ’04 Ruth Lederle4, Vienna Sp ’59◆ Annie Lee, Nantes Fa ’91 James Lee, Vienna 1971-72 Gregory Leiher3, Vienna 1960-61◆ Douglas Leonard, Nantes Fa ’10◆ Angela Leppig, Freiburg 1999-00◆ Jennifer Leslie, Nantes 1992-93◆ Cynthia Levick, Paris Su ’91 Joanna Lewis2, Vienna Sp ’93◆ Bonnie Libby, Vienna 1985-86



“�This scholarship means a lot to me. The money helped me achieve my

goals and fully take advantage of everything Europe and Austria had to

offer me. Every little bit helps and students greatly appreciate the extra

help. Giving a donation to IES Abroad helps fund students and helps

them make their dreams come true.” — Steven Feldman, Vienna, Spring 2015


◆ Ingrid Lombardo, Freiburg Fa ’99 Nathaniel Longfellow3, Santiago Fa ’08◆ Sharon Lubick Walsh, Vienna 1961-62 Kiersten Luther, Freiburg Sp ’09 Cecelia Lynch2, Paris 1977-78◆ Patricia Maas, Paris Fa ’05 Dennis Mac Donneil, Vienna 1962-63◆ Kyra Malamood, Barcelona Sp ’14◆ Margaret Malott, Paris Su-Fa ’77 Lindsay Mandel2, Milan Fa ’07◆ Valerie Manzino, Salamanca Sp ’03 Randall Marcus4, London Sp ’81 Alexander Markovich, Barcelona Sp ’05 James Marlow3, Vienna Fa ’58◆ Adrienne Maroselli, P’ Rome Fa ’13 Tanya Marquez3, Madrid Sp ’97 Lauren Marshall2, Madrid Sp ’98 Carol Martin, Mexico City Fa ‘83,

Paris Sp ’84 Daniel Martinez3, London 1979-80 Adrianna Marucci3, London Sp ’03◆ Charlene Mattos, Vienna Sp ’79 Christine Maxey6, Freiburg Fa ’04 Robin McCaffery5, Vienna Fa ’78 Claire McCahan, Vienna Fa ’10◆ Meghan McCarrier, Paris Fa ’94◆ Michelle McCarthy, Vienna Fa ’79 Diane McConkey2, Nantes Fa ’86,

Freiburg Sp ’87 Cheryl McDonnell, Nantes Fa ’92◆ Amber McDonnell, Dublin Su ’11◆ Mary Ann McEwan, Vienna 1972-73◆ Barbara McIver, Vienna 1973-74 – in

honor of Clarence and Alberta Giese Gail McKee3, Vienna 1965-66 Don McNeill2, Vienna Fa ’58 Jeanne McPhee2, London Su ’11 Joel Meade4, London Sp ’75 Linda Meadors3, Vienna 1969-70◆ Marissa Meaney, Siena Sp ’12 Jonathan Meer, P’ Amsterdam Fa ’13 Kasya Mestnik3, European Union Fa ’10◆ Ben Miedema, Freiburg Fa ’72 Bradley Miller2, Barcelona Sp ’03◆ Robert Miller, Vienna Fa ’86◆ Richard Minnich, Vienna Sp ’89

Kelly Monahan, Buenos Aires Sp ’07◆ Jill Monnin, Paris 2003-04 Genevieve Montague2, Paris Sp ’10 Michael Morrell3, Freiburg 1964-65◆ Scott Morris, London Fa ’75 Sean Morris2, Buenos Aires Sp ’09◆ Patrick Moyroud, Paris 1971-72◆ Linda Muirhead, Paris Fa ’71 Malachy Murphy5, Vienna 1959-60◆ Laurence Murphy, Vienna 1968-69 Leo Murphy3, Vienna Sp ’67 Patricia Murphy2, Vienna 1964-65 Anjeli Nayar4, Salamanca Sp ’02◆ Kelly Nelson, Freiburg 2003-04◆ Janet Newbold, Nantes 1967-68 Darryl Newman, Salamanca Fa ’91◆ Anh Nguyen, Nagoya Sp ’14

◆ Kristy Nittskoff, London Sp ’03◆ Katie Nodjimbadem, Nantes Fa ’13◆ Hillary Nordwell, Vienna Fa ’01◆ Sebastian Northrup, Nantes Fa ’14 Ola Novak2, Nantes Sp ’70 Amy Novick4, London Fa ’76 William O’Brien5, Freiburg Fa ’77 Christopher O’Connell2, Paris 1965-66◆ Kathleen O’Connor, Vienna 1972-73 Niall O’Malley3, Vienna 1989-90◆ Kathleen O’Rourke, Vienna 2006-07 Grant Osborne, Barcelona Fa ’03 Michelle Paine2, Nantes 2002-03◆ Jill Parkin, Vienna Sp ’08 Michael Patronik2, European Union

Fa ’03◆ Penn State University◆ Adelia Peters, Vienna 1959-60, 1960-61 Karen Petersen2, Paris 1965-66◆ Jackson Peterson, Vienna Fa ’10 Jeffrey Petrillo, Vienna 1984-85 Pfizer Foundation Matching

Gifts Program6

◆ Michael Pham, Paris BIA Sp ’10 Piper Jaffray & Co.3

◆ Erika Poethig, Vienna Fa ’91◆ Sonya Prear, Paris Sp ’78◆ Janine Primomo, Vienna 1968-69◆ Chelsea Prough, Rome Fa ’11 Anthony Puller2, P’ Delhi Fa ’12◆ Mary Purk, Vienna Sp ’63◆ Gwendolynn Purushotham, Vienna

1970-71 Miriam Pysno, Vienna Sp ’10 Claire Quirke2, Vienna Fa ’93◆ Fidel Ramos, Tokyo 2006-07 RealNetworks Inc◆ John Reed, Vienna 1964-65 Kjrk Reyerson, Freiburg Sp ’94 Canice Timothy Rice, Vienna 1970-71 Rebecca Rice-Mesec3, Vienna 1980-81 Nola Richardson, Vienna Sp ’07◆ Kathleen Ritter, P’ Paris BIA Fa ’13 Francesca Robbins3, Granada Sp ’06◆ Ford Robertson, Vienna 1991-92◆ Lidia Rodriguez, Paris BIA Sp ’10

Denis Rolfes3, Madrid Fa ’06 John Rollinson5, Vienna 1958-59◆ Kathleen Rooney Patti Rosenberg, Paris 1974-75◆ Beth Rosner, Paris Fa ’87◆ E.F. Rossi, Vienna 1969-70 Charles Ruberto3, Durham Fa ’85◆ Samantha Sachs, London Sp ’13◆ Larissa Saco, Rome Fa ’12◆ Marian Saksena Hatch, London Fa ’91 Alan Saleski3, Nantes Fa ’66◆ Ann Salzmann, Freiburg 1962-63◆ Daniele San Roman, Buenos Aires Sp ’13◆ Barbara Ann Sanchez, Paris Fa ’84 Patricia Sanford3, Beijing Sp ’07 Isaiah Sarju2, Granada Sp ’13 Chuck Schams2, P’ Rabat Fa ’13

◆ Jeanne Schaub-Classe, Paris 1966-67 – in memory of Ben Ward, Paris 1966-67

Robert Scheelen3, Vienna 1964-65◆ David Schlaudecker, Vienna Fa ’67◆ Lori Schmit, P’ Beijing Fa ’13◆ Nicole Schneider, Rome Sp ’13◆ Kim Schneider, Melbourne Fa ’08 Edmund Schoeffler3, Nantes Fa ’80 Jeanne Schoel5, Vienna Sp ’63

Joseph Schroeder, European Union Sp ’11 John Schwartz2, Freiburg Fa ’11 Saul Schwartz, London Sp ’07◆ Elisa Schwasnick, Vienna Fa ’93◆ Jeannine Scott, Paris Fa ’82◆ Heather Scott-Molleda, Madrid 1984-85◆ Jean Seitz, Paris 1964-65◆ Athena Selim, European Union Sp ’04◆ Evan Seto, Milan Fa ’13 Robert Shaw2, Dublin Su ’02◆ Susan Shea, Vienna Fa ’69◆ Alison Sheets, Vienna 2008-09 Mary Beth Sheridan, Durham Fa ’81◆ Kyle Shockley, Barcelona Sp ’10◆ Cornelia Siem, London Sp ’08◆ Mary-Stuart Sierra, Madrid Fa ’65◆ Goran Skosples, Vienna Sp ’99◆ Edward Slingland, Paris Fa ’79◆ Jodie Slothower ◆ Laura Smetana Carl Smith, Vienna 1970-71 Sherri Smith2, Tokyo Fa ’12 Jeffrey Smith2, Paris 1966-67, 1967-68 Chelsea Smith, Salamanca Sp ’08,

Buenos Aires Sp ’09◆ Deborah Smith, Vienna Sp ’72◆ Matthew Smith, Nantes Fa ’91◆ Daniel Smith, Vienna Fa ’94 Jacqueline Snider2, Paris Sp ’91 Janet Soenen2, Vienna Sp ’63 Adrian Sola2, Vienna 1971-72 Susan Soltys, Vienna 1973-74 Lauren Sparks2, Paris Sp ’07 Valerie Spiess2, Paris Fa ’94 Brian Stahnke2, European Union Fa ’08 Karen Stapf Walters, Vienna 1977-78◆ Lauren Starr, Vienna Sp ’13 Rebekah Stebbins2, Berlin Sp ’10◆ Ingrid Stenzel, Salamanca Fa ’00 Nina Stephan2, P’ Barcelona Fa ’13 Matthew Stevens, Paris Sp ’10 Michelle Steves2, P’ Sydney Fa ’13 Paul Stolarczuk2, Freiburg Fa ’04◆ Thao Strickland, Tokyo Su ’01, Dijon

Sp ’02 Kristin Strickland2, Quito Sp ’09◆ Eric Stubee, Durham 1984-85 Joe Suel2, P’ Paris BIA Fa ’13◆ Jaclynn Sullivan, Auckland Sp ’11 –

in memory of Gael Howell Madeline Sutherland-Meier2,

Madrid Sp ’72◆ Roberta Tait, Vienna Fa ’66◆ Kathryn Talarico, Rome Su ’13

◆ David Tane, London Sp 76◆ Karyn Tasens, Paris 1966-67◆ Tejal Thakkar, Granada Sp ’13 Timothy Thaney4, London Fa ’78 Glenn Theile2, European Union Fa ’82◆ Samuel Thomas, Vienna Fa ’09◆ Heather Thomas, Melbourne Fa ’06◆ Candice Thornton, Freiburg 2002-03◆ Evan Tilley, Vienna 1960-61

Jerianne Timmerman, London Fa ’82 Stephen Timmons4, Durham Fa ’79 Patrick Treanor2, Vienna 1966-67 Carol Triplett2, Paris Sp ’68◆ Catherine Tschanz, Nagoya Fa ’11 Suzi Tucker, Vienna 1966-67 Gene Tweraser3, Vienna Sp ’58◆ Lynette Unger, Freiburg 1971-72 Universal Leaf Foundation Patricia Valentine4, Vienna Sp ’68◆ Anna Van Huystee, Freiburg Fa ’91 Judith Vander Linden, Vienna 1971-72 Frank Vargas2, Vienna 1953-54◆ Veronica Venezia, Vienna Sp ’11 Sheerin Vesin5, Nantes Fa ’01 Mark Voges, Freiburg Fa ’89 Suzan Von Lengerke3, Vienna Fa ’71◆ Hannah Vose, Dublin Fa ’13◆ Marrithia Wakefield, P’ Berlin Fa ’13 Cypress Walker3, Granada Sp ’11◆ James Wall, Barcelona Sp ’10 Julie Waltman2, P’ Freiburg Fa ’13◆ Donna Wayner, Vienna 1959-60◆ Lynn Webster, Paris Sp ’87◆ Christopher Wen, Taipei Fa ’92◆ Carina Whaley, Dublin Fa ’14 Susan Wheeler, Paris Su ’79 Courtney Whitmore Wyckoff,

Freiburg Sp ’96◆ William Wigglesworth ◆ Katherine Wilson, Paris Fa ’89 Warren Wilson, Milan Fa ’99◆ Charles Wise, Vienna Sp ’13 Ana Maria Wiseman5

◆ Jonathan Witmer, Dublin Fa ’00 Marian Wolters, Vienna Sp ’85◆ Trudy Wood, Madrid 1971-72◆ Neville Woodruff, Vienna 1959-60 Leila Wright2, Barcelona Fa ’03◆ Charline Wu, Berlin Sp ’04◆ Pamela Yameen, Vienna Sp ’78 Kirsten Zerhusen2, Freiburg Fa ’73◆ Alison Zgainer, La Plata Fa ’99 Carolyn Ziering, Nagoya 2001-02◆ Pamela Ziering, Paris Fa ’03◆ Jeanne Zimmer, Vienna Sp ’80 David Zinn, Vienna Fa ’11◆ Asa Zuberman-Leibman, Beijing Fa ’13 Carolyn Zumpano2, Milan Sp ’03

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“�I have grown and learned more in

the past five months than I thought

I could, and I am forever grateful

for that amazing opportunity and

experience. Thank you.” — Alison Sooter, Milan, Spring 2015

Gifts in honor of a reunion are an excellent way for classes to pass on

the gift of study abroad. We would like to recognize the following

classes for making a Class Gift this year:

Nantes Alumni Weekend (1966-67, 1967-68, 1978-79, Fall 1979) – $3,950 Paris 1964-65 – $5,100Paris 1966-67 – $1,735

Vienna 1965-66 – $625Vienna 1969-70 – $5,615Vienna 1970-71 – $1,400Vienna 1973-74 – $3,400Vienna 1974-75 – $5,667

CLASS REUNION GIFTS

INSTITUTE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION OF STUDENTS

3 3 W. M o n ro e , S u i t e 2 3 0 0C h i c a g o , I L 6 0 6 0 3 - 5 4 0 5

—Leighton Rice, Salamanca, Spring 2005

NONPROFITU.S. POSTAGE PAID

MADISON,WIPERMIT NO. 2223

I think we learn a lot about ourselves by experiencing contrasts. Therefore, one of the greatest achievements of the study abroad experience is self-discovery. I came away from my semester in Salamanca with a much clearer idea about my future and many of the skills I would need for that journey. In the context of most people’s lives, there is no better opportunity to undertake this type of learning than through study abroad. IES Abroad provided an excellent structure for that experience and thereby gave each of us a greater chance to explore. I have given to IES Abroad because it is a sure bet for positive change.

Leighton is part of the third generation at R&L Orchards and Rice Fruit Company in Adams County, PA, and participated in IES Abroad’s first-ever #GivingTuesday campaign in 2014.

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Join us on Giving Tuesday by supporting scholarships for IES Abroad students! Learn more: www.IESabroad.org/givingtuesday

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Europe, New Zealand, and Latin America. We blend the best

elements of foreign higher education with U.S. university

requirements, while encouraging students to explore the

unique elements of each country’s culture. We are highly

regarded for our excellence in program design and teaching

that draws on the talents of faculty from leading educational

institutions throughout the world.

IES Abroad is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.

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