To become an Alumni Speaker, complete the online Speakers Bureau form. |
This guide provides a list of USI graduates who are available for speaking engagements. No fee is charged by the speakers. Special arrangements with graduates living out of town can be planned for a time when they are visiting the area. Organizations are encouraged to discuss travel costs with the speaker.
The Speakers Bureau topics are listed alphabetically, including the name, title, address, and phone number of a speaker, and a description of the speech. Arrangements for a speaker should be made between the requesting organization and the speaker. If you experience difficulty in contacting a speaker, the Office of Alumni and Volunteer Services will be happy to assist you. Contact us at: telephone: 812/464-1924; Fax: 812/464-1956; or E-mail: alumni@usi.edu.
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| Mr. Tom Clinton '75 Executive Editor The Messenger 221 S Main St Madisonville, KY 42431 Office: 270/824-3224 Home: 270/821-8250 E-mail: tclinton@the-messenger.com |
Journalism as a Career Choice The speaker shares 35 years of experience in the field of journalism, from the linotype to computer pagination. |
| Mrs. Ruth Fuchs '00 Nursing Home Administrator Hickory Creek At Connersville 2600 N Grand Ave Connersville, IN 47331 Office: 765/825-9771 Home: 765/647-6634 Email: rufus615@hotmail.com |
Running a Nursing Home The speaker will discuss running a successful business. She fells that her college career is a big part of her success. |
| Mr. G. Jayson Marksberry '98 Attorney Stephenson Morow & Semler 8710 N Meridian St Ste 200 Indianapolis, IN 46260 Office: 317/844-3830 Home: 317/718-5584 Email: marksbe1@comcast.net |
Legal Profession, Law School, Admission to Indiana Bar My presentation summarizes the road to law school, school curriculum, admission to the Indiana Bar, bar review, and the MPRE. |
| Mrs. Donita Wolf '83 Realtor Century 21 Donita Wolf Realty 701 John St Evansville, IN 47713 Office: 812/402-9653 Home: 812/204-9255 Email: donita.wolf@donitawolfrealty.com |
Buy a Home the American Dream! Taking the fear out of financing, Clearing the title. Home inspections and home warranties to protect you as you invest. |
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| Ms. LaDonne Craig '87 General Sales Manager WBKR/WOMI Regent Communications Owensboro, KY Office: 812/424-8284 Home: 812/858-2939 E-mail: LaDonneC@aol.com |
Non-traditional Dollars The speaker will discuss event marketing, recruitment advertising, and non-spot revenue as it relates to the radio industry. |
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| Mr. Kelley M. Coures '92 Senior Underwriter American General Finance 601 NW 2nd St Evansville, IN 47708 Office: 812-461-2886 Email: kcoures@agfinance.com |
Roles of Gay and Lesbian citizens in America and Evansville. Gay relationships in the current cultural environment. The speaker will discuss current and historical issues in GLBT culture from the perspective of an involved, politically active openly gay person and alumnus of USI. His purpose is to broaden the perspective of predominately straight audiences towards a better understanding of the Gay culture around them. He serves on several governmental boards and civic organizations and show that being mainstream and open can work. Audience question and answer is emphasized. |
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| Rev. Robert B. Walker '75 Minister Zion Evangelical UCC 415 NW 5th St Evansville, IN 47708 Office: 812/425-7029 Home: 812/303-8313 Email: robert.walker3@insightbb.com |
Staying Alive and Liberal in a non-reflective, reactionary world Survival is more than working and planning harder; it is working and planning with a heart for humanity. |
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| Mr. Niles (Skip) Besing Technical Webmaster Deaconess Health System 600 Mary St Evansville, IN 47747 Office: 812/450-7512 E-mail: skip_besing@deaconess.com |
Computers & the Internet; They really aren't evil. A humorous look at computers and the internet to put you at ease with using both. Some dos and don'ts on using the internet for you and family. Some amusing stories. Time left for a lot of questions and probably few answers. (I am by no means an expert.) |
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| Mrs. Martha Alhieh '02 Associate Instructor Indiana University 1001 E 3rd St Bloomington, IN 47405 Home: 812/825-1798 Email: malhieh@indiana.edu |
Women in Islam The speaker can discuss a variety of topics: events, religion, history, ect. Her research interest is patriarchy as a religious vs. cultural phenomenon and how women attempt to subvert it. |
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| Kimberly Derk '95 Global Communications Manager SABIC Innovative Plastics 1 Lexan Lane Mount Vernon, Indiana Home: 812/858-8081 Office: 812/831-7626 Email:kimderk@wowway.com |
Improving the Outcome of
Autism, ADHD, Adoptions and Other Communication Challenges As a global strategic communications manager as well as a expert in special needs education, Ms. Derk cross-integrates the most recent research and best practices from two typically separate worlds into some unique perspectives and improvements in behavioral communication. She's considered a global corporate expert on crisis and strategic communications, and has received numerous awards for her volunteer and professional community service working with children. Ms. Derk is also the president and CEO of Behavior NetWorks, a Newburgh company dedicated to using applied behavior analysis and behavioral communication techniques to help families with children with behavioral issues. |
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| Mr. Scott Harvey '01 News Reporter/Anchor WAVE 3 TV (NBC) 725 S Floyd St Louisville, KY 40203 Home: 812/246-3746 Office: 502/379-9349 E-mail: sharvey@wave3.com |
News Writing and Gathering There is a huge difference between writing and good writing. |
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| Mrs. Nancy L. Johnson '83, M'95 Director Alumni & Volunteer Services University of Southern Indiana 8600 University Boulevard Evansville, IN 47712 Office: 812/464-1924 E-mail: njohnson@usi.edu |
University of Southern Indiana at a Glance This overview of USI provides a look at the University's beginning, the academic programs, and outreach activities available today, and development plans for the future. |
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| Ms. Amanda Kleiman '06 Medical Student Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis, IN Home: 812/204-7191 Email: akleiman@usieagles.org |
Experiences in Medical Research and/or Being a Medical Student The speaker will discuss her experiences doing research at the undergraduate and graduate level and her experiences in Medical School. |
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| Dr. Tracy Lorey '92 Principal Greater Jasper Consolidated School Corporation 1502 Saint Charles Jasper, IN 47546 Office: 812/482-1406 E-mail: tlorey@gjcs.k12.in.us |
Leadership/School Improvement The speaker will share information regarding principal leadership and school improvement |
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| Mr. Gary Jayson Marksberry '98 Attorney 256 Meadow Dr Danville, IN 46122 Home: 317/718-5584 Office: 317/745-5442 Email: gjm@gjm.com |
Legal Profession, Law School,
Admission to Indiana Bar Will present a summary of the road to law school, school curriculum, admission to the Indiana Bar, bar review, and the MPRE. |
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| Mr. Mike Whicker '98 Educator/Novelist PO Box 6022 Evansville, IN 47719 Home: 812/568-8160 Email: mike@mikewhicker.com |
Novelist Will speak on the novel Invitation to Valhalla and/or the World War II warship LST 325 docked in Evansville. |
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| Mr. Mike Blume '00 Financial Advisor 3307 N Green River Rd Evansville, IN 47715 Office: 812/491-2953 Email: mike.blume@edwardjones.com |
Financial and Investment Topics Basic and tax-free investing, rollovers, long-term care insurance, retirement and college planning. |
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| Mr. Brad Lown '93 Financial Advisor Ameriprise Financial 6820 Centennial Dr Tinley Park, IL 60477 Office: 708/263-1688 Home: 815/263-1688 Email: bd.lown@comcast.net |
Client-focused Service Regardless of industry or expertise, it is imperative that individuals keep customer/clients absolutely top of mind. Client service is the foundation on which success is built. My business exemplifies this focus. |
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| Mr. John L. Schutz '82 Chartered Wealth Advisor Hilliard Lyons PO Box 98 Evansville, IN 47701 Office: 812/426-1481 Home: 812/490-7884 E-mail: j.schutz@hilliard.com |
Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement A presentation about investments, estate planning, pension options, long-term health care, and lifestyle issues. |
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| Mr. Adam Strouse '96 President Strouse Wealth Advisors 421 Metro Ave Evansville, IN 47715 Office: 812/402-1300 Home: 812/475-1328 Email: adam.strouse@strousewealthadvisors.com |
Maximizing Retirement Retirement for today. Will you outlive your money? New ways to maximize your income in retirement. |
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| Mrs. Julie Morrison '02 Director of Annual Fund Indiana Tech College 1600 E Washington Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46803 Office: 260/422-5561 Home: 260/424-3673 Email: jrmorrison@gmail.com |
Public Relations, Events, Fundraising, Volunteer Work, Young Professionals The speaker is qualified to speak on a variety of topics, from PR to fundraising & development to planning special events, volunteerism, brain drain, ect. |
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| Mrs. Marlene H. Bowen '99 Owner/Consultant Mehringer & Associates 8245 Woodbriar Dr Evansville, IN 47715 Office: 812/449-9782 Home: 812/474-0714 Email: mmehringer@aol.com |
Health Care Trends The speaker will discuss current trends in Health Care coverage, concentrating on Consumer Driven Health Care. |
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| Ms. Karen A. Claise '06 Nurse Practitioner ACNP, BC Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center 721 W 9th St Jasper, IN 47546 Office: 812/481-8460 Home: 812/544-3840 Email: Kclaise@psci.net |
Management of cardiovascular
diseases and pulmonary diseases The good, the bad and the ugly of cholesterol, What is your cadiovascular risk? Management of Diabetes: what it is, how do I treat it, what are the risks associated with Diabetes? |
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| Mrs. Peggy Hollis '03 Wound Ostomy Continence Clinical Specialist Saint Mary's Medical Center 3700 Washington Ave Evansville, IN 47750 Office: 812/485-4140 Home: 812/897-5064 Email: p.hollis@insightbb.com |
Wound Ostomy Continence, Pressure Ulcer Prevention Modern wound care is introduced. Evidence-based recommendations for pressure ulcer prevention and management programs are described. |
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| Mr. Steve Pickering '97 Body Makeover 5401 Vogel Rd Ste 210 Evansville, IN 47715 Office: 812/477-7223 Home: 812/204-7195 Email: bodycircuit@yahoo.com |
Health and Wellness My presentation is motivational in nature and educates one on how to make simple changes to feel better every day. I help one become aware of their habits, and show how to implement simple strategies to be both mentally and physically fit. |
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| Mrs. Rebecca Shelton '98 Advanced Practice RN Self-employed 5577 Byerson Dr Newburgh, IN 47630 Home: 812/853-5557 Email: bek@evansville.net |
Neurodevelopment of the Newborn, Fetal Drug Exposure, and Our Founding Mother Neurodevelopment of the fetus in utero, the first five years of life, and affects of fetal drug exposure on development. Most people hear about our Founding Fathers, but little is said about our Founding Mothers. |
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| Ms. Jennifer Wigginton '93 Consultant 606 Brookcrest Ct Evansville, IN 47711 Office: 812/499-0011 Home: 812/867-1740 Email: jennwigg@sigecom.net |
Mental Health, it's not just
crazy talk This is the story of the day to day of our mental health from depression, suicide, stress and grief. A broad overview. |
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| Dr. Barbara Williams '01 Director & Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy University of Southern Indiana 8600 University Blvd Evansville, IN 47712 Office: 812/461-5396 Home: 812/963-3724 |
Rehabilitation Health and wellness issues in today's society in activities of daily living. |
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| Ms. Portia (Ashby) Martinson '73 Human Relations Consultant/ Professional Speaker 48680 244 St Jasper, MN 56144 Home: 605/349-8014 Email: portia@svtv.com Web Site: www.portia.8m.com |
Attitude~The Mind's Paintbrush, Behavior~The Colors, Communications~The Brushstrokes, Cooperation~The Magic Attitude is the mind's paintbrush and colors our reaction to life's journey. We can alter our life by adjusting our attitude. Positive relationships are enhanced when we understand what influences people and their behavior. Dare to promote life's tints with a variety of behaviors. Communication is the foundation of any relationship. Listen well, speak as if you care and paint the path to positive communications Those aware of the magic of teamwork can move society in a positive way. Traveling the same direction with cooperation, together we arrive at our destination. |
Scott A Wright President and Chief Operating Officer Journal Register Company 790 Township Line Ste 300 Yardley, PA 19067 Office: 215/504-4299 Home: 248/918-1690 |
Lead, Follow or
Leave Business is changing daily. Turnaround managers must change behaviors in the workplace. Implementing organizational structures whereby leaders practice communication, consistency, common sense and compassion are essential to changing and turning around organizations. |
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| Mr. Robert C. Roeder '71 Principal/Senior Compensation Consultant Mercer Human Resource Consulting 111 Monument Cir Ste 4300 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Office: 317/261-9404 Home: 317/875-5308 |
Compensation Trends A presentation about compensation trends and programs. Strategic Compensation The speaker links compensation programs to business strategies. Gainsharing The speaker describes how a company can design a gainsharing program. Employee Attraction and Retention Initiatives A presentation on human resources initiatives that support the attraction and retention of employees. |
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| Mr. Bob Scheller Human Resources Recruiter Deaconess Hospital 600 Mary St Evansville, IN 47747-0001 Office: 812/450-2362 Home: 812/985-9917 Email: bob_scheller@deaconess.com |
Job search techniques, interviewing, job market for health care The speaker will discuss networking, interviewing etc... |
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| Hon. Russ Stilwell '78 Former Political Director United Mine Workers Indiana State Representative Democrat Floor Leader 266 Geneva Way Boonville, IN 47601 Office: 812/897-2910 Home: 812/897-1211 |
Labor/Politics/Legislation The speaker focuses on labor-related issues, state politics, and legislation. |
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| Mrs. Marlene H. Bowen '99 Owner/Consultant Mehringer & Associates 8245 Woodbriar Dr Evansville, IN 47715 Office: 812/449-9782 Home: 812/474-0714 Email: mmehringer@aol.com |
Employee Benefits and Federal Regulations The speaker will discuss Federal Regulations that affect HR personnel in administering employee benefits. A focus will be on HIPAA and COBRA regulations. |
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| Ms. Lisa Gish '00, M '03 Executive Director Tri-State Business Group on Health 8437 Bell Oaks Dr PMB #126 Newburgh, IN 47630 Office: 812/424-9276 Email: lgish@evansville.net |
Employer Health and Pharmacy Benefits The speaker will discuss healthcare trends and strategies, designing benefit plans, how to purchase healthcare benefits, employee wellness and consumerism, pharmacy group purchasing. |
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| Mr. Eric R. Williams '89 Chief Deputy Sheriff Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office 1 NW Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Evansville, IN 47708 Office: 812/435-5307 Home: 812/867-5869 |
Detention and Correction The differences, similarities, and their place in our community. Law Enforcement and Crime Prevention The speaker details local law enforcement and crime prevention practices. Modern Law Enforcement Changes in how the police police. |
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| Ms. LaDonne Craig '87 General Sales Manager WBKR/WOMI Regent Communications Owensboro, KY Office: 812/424-8284 Home: 812/858-2939 E-mail: LaDonneC@aol.com |
Radio Sales The speaker will discuss advertising and marketing as it relates to the Radio Industry. |
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| Mr. Tom MaVeety '90 Graphic Input Operator The Evansville Courier Press 928 E Olmstead Ave Evansville, IN 47711 Office: 812/464-7520 Home: 812/421-7696 E-mail: dako143@yahoo.com |
American Pen Pal's - Adventure in the Philippines The speaker will discuss a unique marriage experience and insights into marrying someone from overseas. |
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| Mrs. Tina Sizemore '98 Children's Librarian Willard Library 21 1st Ave Evansville, IN 47710 Office: 812/425-4309 E-mail: tsizemore@willard.lib.in.us |
History & Tours of Willard Library The speaker can conduct scheduled tours of the library during regular business hours. In addition to our historical tours, we also conduct "ghost" tours, in keeping with our legend of the Willard Library Grey Lady. |
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| Mr. Kelley Coures '92 Senior Underwriter American General Finance 601 NW 2nd St Evansville, IN 47701 Office: 812/461-2886 Home: 812/204-2661 E-mail: kcoures@agfinance.com |
Gay Images in Cinema/Popular Culture The speaker will explore historical and current images of Gay/Lesbian culture in film and television. Uses 1995 HBO Documentary "The Celluloid Closet" with discussion of the 2007-08 film and television year. Requires screen and DVD player. |
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| Mrs. Holly Dunn Pendleton Holly's House, Inc. PO Box 4125 Evansville, IN 47724 Office: 812/205-5256 E-mail: holly@hollyshouse.org |
Sexual Awareness, Safety, Risk Management Holly's personal story of victimization by a serial killer and her journey to recovery. She will also discuss Holly's House, a child and adult advocacy center developed in Evansville for victims of intimate crimes. |
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| Mr. Jeff Barnes '99 Martial Arts Instructor Community Martial Arts 807 Washington Ave Evansville, IN 47713 Office: 812/437-5425 Home: 812/838-2073 Email: master.barnes@communitymartialarts.com http://www.communitymartialarts.com |
Self Defense for Home, Office, and Life Attendees will learn real hands on self defense strategies to keep them safe. Students will learn vital point striking to quickly and safely get out of harms way. At the end of class, each student will earn a certificate from Community Martial Arts as part of its Community Self Defense effort. |
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