During the hottest part of the season, we’re celebrating our canine companions who inspired the phrase “dog days.” In ancient times, Greeks and Romans noticed that the Dog Star, Sirius, which was the brightest star in the night sky, started rising with the sun after the summer solstice. They thought this meant we were closer to the “scorching” star, accounting for the high heat in July. It may be hot, but Kelleys know that all “dog days” are good days when we’re with our furry friends. (The "dog days” phrase is also part of a pretty catchy song from Florence + The Machine. You’re welcome for the earworm.)
Dunkin belongs to Alesia Robinson, Kelley Direct.
Kennedy and Finn belong to Alex Martens, Undergraduate Program.
Alfonso belongs to Amy Surface, Office of Development & Engagement.
Elliot is one of three dogs who belong to Andrea Tomaso, Undergraduate Program.
Shadow also belongs to Andrea Tomaso.
Winnie belongs to Andrea Tomaso, too!
Lainey belongs to Anna Galvez, Diversity.
Watson belongs to Brandi Edwards, Office of Marketing & Communications.
Roxy belongs to Brandi Host, Office of Development & Engagement.
Quip and Bentley belong to Christine Zonkel, Full-Time MBA Program.
Tessa belongs to Cindy Cummings, Department of Marketing.
Kooper belongs to Dana Ramage, Executive Degree Programs.
Griffey belongs to Drew Perius, Undergraduate Career Services.
Howie belongs to Emma Luczkowski, Office of Marketing & Communications.
Sunny belongs to George Vlahakis, Office of Marketing & Communications, and is great pals with George’s granddaughter, Autumn.
Violet belongs to Hannah Carroll, Office of Marketing & Communications, and Adam Carroll, KSBIT: Project Management.
Momo belongs to Janice Brown, Full-Time MBA Program.
Malu belongs to Jimena Holguin, Undergraduate Program.
Fern belongs to Kimberly Good, Graduate Career Services.
Bo and Bella belong to Kori Renn, Undergraduate Career Services.
Mabel belongs to Lindsey Spoonmore, Kelley Direct.
Billy belongs to Lisa Miller, Business Horizons.
Junie is one of two dogs who belong to Madison Silvers, KSB Executive Education.
Paul also belongs to Madison Silvers.
Zoey and Griffin belong to Megan Ray, Office of the Dean.
Rigby and Lager belong to Melanie Beldock, Undergraduate Career Services.
Sausage is one of two dogs who belong to Michelle Talbot, Kelley Direct.
Winston also belongs to Michelle Talbot.
Lincoln belongs to Phyllis Bond, Business Office.
Daisy belongs to Sarah Endris, Office of the Dean.
Koba is one of two dogs who belong to Sarah Payton, Office of Marketing & Communications.
Reesy also belongs to Sarah Payton.
Olive belongs to Sarah Smith-Robbins, KSBIT: Learning Technologies, and Mark Bell, KSBIT: Systems.
Henry belongs to Shawna Meyer-Niederman, Kelley Institute for Social Impact.
Amelia and Winston belong to Tawny Slaughter, Undergraduate Program.
Luna belongs to Trina Chandler, Institute for International Business.
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Victor Kaposonore
Associate Director of Development Operations
Six months at Kelley, six years at IU
Zimbabwe
Collaborating with diverse partners to enable and enhance student success.
Family and soccer, lots of soccer—coaching, playing, watching.
My kids and graduating from the Kelley Direct program.
My mother and grandmother.
Bob Marley
Go to Anfield in the UK to watch my favorite team, Liverpool FC, play a Champions League match.
5 tips for water safety
It’s hot! Sometimes the only way to stay cool outside is in the water. Here are some tips to keep you safe:
- Wear a life jacket. When boating, it’s crucial for less-experienced swimmers to wear a life jacket. Even strong swimmers should wear one or have one nearby. The U.S. Coast Guard reports 83% of boating-related deaths involve people who were not wearing life jackets.
- Teach kids to swim. Drowning is the leading cause of death in children ages 1-4. Start swimming lessons early and enclose pools to prevent children from getting into the water unsupervised.
- Respect what lies beneath. Natural bodies of water pose a greater risk than pools because of what lies beneath. Currents can pull you away from shore, and there could be hazards under the water you can’t see—never enter open water headfirst.
- Don’t mix alcohol and water. Never enter water or operate watercraft if impaired by alcohol or drugs.
- Use what floats. If someone in the water needs help, throw something that floats for the person to grab on to instead of jumping in yourself as you could become a victim as well. If you do have to enter the water, wear a life jacket.
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Book Club
Each year, the Staff Book Club reads the Kelley Common Read selection that all incoming Undergraduate Direct Admit students are encouraged to read. This year’s selection is “Being Heumann, An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist” by Judith Heumann. The Staff Book Club will discuss the book at our meeting August 9 from noon to 1 p.m. Join us!
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Super Short Survey: Movement
Interested in getting a little more movement during the work day? We’re looking into scheduling a weekly 40-minute session, 12:10-12:50 p.m., focusing on mobility and light resistance work with an experienced fitness and CrossFit coach, our own Eric Metzler. You would need to bring your own yoga mat. We’d possibly add another day depending on interest. Please fill out this survey to let us know which days of the week would work best for you.
Welcome New Staff Members
We have a lot of new faces at the Kelley School this summer, and we’re glad you’re here! Kelley has grown significantly over the last 10 years. We have multiple programs, departments, centers, offices, and some interesting features in the three main buildings that make up Kelley Bloomington. To learn more about Kelley and find your way around a little better, schedule a tour with Caleb Brinson, Kelley’s Director of Facility Operations and Services, cabrinso@indiana.edu.
35 Years
Rebecca Barrett, Business Office (4 years, 10 months with Kelley)
30 years
Christine Zonkel, Full-Time MBA (13 years, 8 months with Kelley)
20 years
Bryan Melvin, Office of Development & Engagement (11 years total with Kelley)
Missty Warren, Undergraduate Program (17 years with Kelley)
15 years
Lindsey Spoonmore, Kelley Direct
Gayla Pate, Undergraduate Program (8 years, 3 months with Kelley)
10 years
Alexander Bruce, Information Systems Graduate Program (7 years, 7 months with Kelley)
Jasmine Summit, Undergraduate Career Services (4 years with Kelley)
5 years
Carlee Burns, Communication, Professional, and Computer Skills
Victor Kaposonore, Office of Development and Engagement (6 months with Kelley)
Terri Cramer, Graduate Career Services
Lei Deng, KSBIT: Systems
Ellen Robinson, Marketing (1 year, 8 months with Kelley)
- Jonathan Ada, Information Systems Graduate Program, Associate Director of Student Relations
- Madeline Backs, Undergraduate Program, Assistant Director Jellison Living Learning Center
- Mark Cady, Office of Development & Engagement, Director of Major Gifts
- Juan Cano, Diversity, Director of Diversity Initiatives
- Adam Carroll, KSBIT: Project Management, Video Producer
- Brandi Casada, KSBIT: Project Management, Video Post Production
- Missy Clephane, Business Office, Accounting and Financial Support Analyst Lead
- Linda Darnell, Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Program Manager
- Dedric Dennist Jr., Undergraduate Programs, Student Life Specialist
- Anna Galvez, Diversity, Assistant Director of Diversity Initiatives
- Dietrich Gunther, KSBIT: Project Management, Video Producer
- Mike Hamstra, Kelley Direct Online MBA Program, Senior Director for Student Success
- Jonathon Hart, Office of the Dean, Director of Financial Analysis
- Brandi Host, Office of Development & Engagement, Director of Alumni Engagement
- Elizabeth Irvin, Graduate Accounting Program, Project Management Specialist
- Jacqueline McGlothlin, Office of the Dean, HR Business Partner
- Akshay Puthanmari Murali, KSBIT: Systems, Data Analyst
- Andrew Perius, Undergraduate Career Services, Associate Director Employer Relations
- Traci Reed, Undergraduate Program, Jumbo Course Coordinator
- Joy Travis, Kelley Direct Online MBA Program, Project Management Specialist
- Julie Young, Full-Time MBA Program, Program Manager
- Alex Martens, Undergraduate Program, Associate Director of Student Life
- Diane Miller, Indiana Business Research Center, Graphic Designer
- Megan Ray, Office of the Dean, Director of Kelley Campus Partnerships
- Tracy Reiter, Indiana Business Research Center, Project Management Specialist
- Amber Richards, Office of Development & Engagement, Director of Development, Annual Giving
- Misty Scales, Office of the Dean, HR Business Partner
- Jacob Seibel, Indiana Business Research Center, Financial Analyst
- Jim Anderson, from KSBIT: Digital Strategic Sourcing to KSBIT: Project Management, IT Business Analysis Leader
- Alex Bruce, from Information Systems Graduate Program to Undergraduate Program, Senior Director of Admissions
- Lei Deng, KSBIT: Systems, Application Development Leader
- Jan Bents, Undergraduate Program
- Erica Bratton, Department of Operations & Decision Technologies
- Shawn Gasseling, Undergraduate Program
- Sophia Goris, Undergraduate Program
- Tara Heckler, Undergraduate Program
- Tara Tomrell, Business Office
- Ping Zheng, Indiana Business Research Center
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