Hutton Honors College

Laura Babinsky
Business management, legal studies, and psychology
Indianapolis, IN
General Honors Notation
Will be working at IT Consulting in Chicago.
"My most positive HC experience was having dinner and chatting with the mentor I was assigned as a freshman."

Adrienne Bock
Spanish and international studies
Pittsburgh, PA
General Honors Notation
Will pursue an internship and subsequent full-time position in Hispanic Public Relations Firm in Chicago.
"The most positive experience associated with the Hutton Honors College was receiving the Edward J. Hutton Honors Experience Grant to study abroad. With that grant, I was able to make studying in Madrid, Spain for an academic year a reality and not just a dream of mine!"

Kevin Bohannon
Biology
Indianapolis, IN
Will be attending the Ph.D. program in the life sciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University.
"The Hutton Honors College was instrumental in providing support, both advisory and moral, when I decided to change my major (three times). The counselors are all top notch and served as a good buffer between the three schools in question, and really helped me figure out what it was that I wanted out of my college experience."

Molly Brooks
Business economics and international studies
Terre Haute, IN
General Honors Notation
Will be attending law school.
"I really appreciated the alternative spring break grants the Honors College provides. Kelley ASB was such a meaningful and fun experience!"

Kathleen Claussen
Comparative social policy and ideology (IMP) and Spanish
Bethlehem, PA
General Honors Notation
Will attend graduate school at Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland, then Yale Law School.
"Working with the staff of the HHC has been one of the highlights of my four years at IU. I cannot thank them enough for all they have done for me. I'm so grateful for their unending support and guidance along the way!"

Adam Cohen
Finance and international studies
Rockville, MD
General Honors Notation
Will be working as an investment banking analyst at JPMorgan in New York City.

Aileen Cook
English with a certificate in journalism
Greenfield, IN
General Honors Notation
Will be working for a year in the Indianapolis area and will then continue on to graduate school.
"I loved the honors topic classes. They were always interesting and challenging. I especially enjoyed Ad Newseum taught by Mr. Gubar and the honors journalism classes. Also, I was very thankful for the overseas scholarship I received from the Honors College. Studying abroad was one of the best decisions I have ever made and the scholarship helped out a lot."

Mary Lorene Cordell
BFA in painting
South Bend, IN
General Honors Notation
Will be attending the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) for Medical Illustration.
"I enjoyed the variety of people I met through taking honors courses that I otherwise may not have encountered while at IU."

Daniel Croft
Biology, LAMP
South Bend, IN
General Honors Notation
Will be attending the IU School of Medicine.
"I enjoyed attending the Slow Food event because we were able to cook with Dave Talent."

Bryan Di Matteo
Biology
Miamisburg, OH
Will be attending graduate school.

Kathryn E. Dickerson
Biochemistry and LAMP
South Bend, IN
General Honors Notation
Will hopefully be attending medical school in the Fall.
"The teachers in the honors courses make all the difference in the world. My most memorable courses are those that carry the honors notation. I also used the Honors College's Alternative Spring Break Grant to help pay for my trip with the IU Timmy Foundation to Honduras (2005)."

Rachel Etchison
Exercise science and psychology
Anderson, IN
General Honors Notation
Will be attending medical school.
"I enjoyed living in the HRC my freshman and sophomore year."

Michael Folkmier
International studies and East Asian languages and culture
Elkhart, IN
"The undergraduate grant program allowed me to pursue many interests during my college career and enabled me to take advantage of all IU has to offer. In particular, the International Experiences Grant was a big help while studying abroad and really helped make that experience memorable."

Jessica Gall
Political science
West Lafayette, IN
General Honors Notation
Is currently in graduate school at the IU School of Journalism working on a masters.
"I enjoyed the Food and Politics H204 class I took my freshman year with Professor Barbour. It was fascinating, I learned a lot, and we got a free meal out of it."

Hannah Gardi
Community development & social change (IMP) and sociology
Bath, MI
General Honors Notation
Will be working with the Peace Corps in Uganda doing community health education.

Lee Green
Biology
Amboy, IN
Will attend IUPUI Biology Graduate School.

Laura A. Greeson
Marketing
Evansville, IN
General Honors Notation
Will be working at Acosta Sales and Marketing in Cincinnati.
"My most positive experience was a class called Magic, Medicine, and Mortality with Jack Rollins. It was unlike any other class I've taken. We discussed topics that expanded our way of thinking, and I became quite close to several of my classmates."

Mark Gromski
Chemistry and international studies
South Bend, IN
Will attend Harvard Medical School.
"My most positive experience was the close interaction with extremely interesting professors like Julia Bondanella and Giancarlo Maiorino. The professors in the Honors College are truly some of the best on this campus."

Christine Hoover
Biology
Greenfield, IN
General Honors Notation
Will attend medical school at Ohio State University.
"I lived in the Honors Residential Community for two years. That was a highlight of my time here at IU."

Sumeet Jaisinghani
Finance and management
Baton Rouge, LA
General Honors Notation
Will be working as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Mergers & Acquisitions Group at JPMorgan in New York.

Nathan Johnson
Biology
Valparaiso, IN
Will be attending IU Medical School.

Carlie Kennedy
Psychology
Huntington, IN
General Honors Notation
Will be attending medical school.
"I enjoyed taking Professor Jack Rollins' H203 and H303 classes. He and I have grown to be very close friends, and I would have never had him in class if it hadn't been for the HHC!"

Amber Kotyuk
Sociology and Germanic studies
Granger, IN
Will intern with Campus Crusade for Christ.

Erin M. Kuehn
Psychology and studio art
Granger, IN
Will attend graduate school for a masters of social Work at Loyola University Chicago and a masters of science in child development at the Erikson Institute.

Lena La
Finance, business process management, and operations management
Middlebury, IN
General Honors Notation
Will work as a systems analyst for Deloitte Consulting in Chicago.

Jeff Lightfoot
Management, French, and international studies
Schaumburg, IL
Will be attending the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University.
"My best experience with the HHC was my overseas study experience in Rouen, France, which was funded in part by a grant from the HHC. I developed more intellectually and personally in those three and a half months than in perhaps any other similar period of time in my life."

Kristen Lizer
Marketing & legal studies
Fort Wayne, IN
General Honors Notation
Has a job with VMG Consulting, a strategic sourcing consulting firm in Chicago, IL.

Erin Livingston
Marketing and operations management
Bedford, IN
General Honors Notation
Will be an analyst at Gap headquarters in San Francisco, CA.
"When considering my experiences with the Honors College, the travel grants and the 'H' courses are the most prominent. The travel grants helped me spend a Spring Break working in a soup kitchen in Atlanta, and a summer studying aboard in London. I also had a great experiences in H211 Ancient Ideas and Experiences and H203 Machiavelli and Management. I was able to read and discuss books I wouldn't have encountered as a business major."

Kevin Lloyd
Finance and entrepreneurship
Hamilton, OH
General Honors Notation
Will work for Goldman Sachs, Private Wealth Management in Chicago.
"I enjoyed having dinner with a number of Nobel Laureates throughout my college career. The effort the HHC puts into exposing its members to intriguing and intelligent individuals is very impressive and greatly appreciated."

Joe Lutgring
Biology
Greenwood, IN
Will be attending Indiana University School of Medicine next year.
"I enjoyed the smaller class learning environment. The honors professors also really challenge their students."

Elizabeth Marklein
Psychology and criminal justice
Cincinnati, OH
General Honors Notation
Will be pursuing a business analyst position in Chicago area.
"I received a scholarship from the Hutton Honors College that assisted me in studying abroad in Amsterdam. I was able to learn a lot about different international and social policies, and travel throughout Europe."

Brian S. Matzke
English and political science
Indianapolis, IN
Will be entering the Ph.D. program in English literature at University of Michigan.
"I enjoyed the various dinners, receptions and programs offered a wonderful opportunity to interact with fascinating people, from Nobel laureates to comic book writers. The grants also provided much-appreciated support that allowed me to do two really rewarding internships, one in teaching, one in publishing."

Adrienne McGee
Marketing, operations management, and international business
Highland Park, IL
Has a job with AC Nielsen marketing research (Chicago) working with the Kraft client.
"I really enjoyed the honors courses I took because of the small class sizes and passionate professors. Having classes like Greek and Roman Art and Architecture and Folklore were a great break from business courses and sparked my interest in different areas of study."

Kathleen R. McGlone
English and comparative literature
Indianapolis, IN
General Honors Notation
Will be trying to enter the pharmaceutical sales field.
"I enjoyed the honors professors, in particular, Herb Marks and Jack Rollins. They're very willing to get involved with their students, to work with them to find and develop their interests, and to help them with recommendations, etc. They are wonderful teachers and human beings, and I'm extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to be their student."

Emily McFarlin
Flute performance
Indianapolis, IN
General Honors Notation
Will be pursuing a master of music in flute performance in the Fall 2006.
"I enjoyed meeting other honors students and special guests at the pizza discussions, which tended to be interactive. "

Susan Meier
English and criminal justice
Barrington, IL
General Honors Notation
Will be attending law school.
"My very first class associated with the Honors College was H211 with Cecil. It was a great introduction into what college was going to be like - the kids were smart and funny, the material was challenging, but fun, and the teacher was great at guiding us in certain directions without putting words in our mouths."

Caroline Merkel
Political Science and Latin
Cincinnati, OH
General Honors Notation
Will be taking a year off before heading back to law or grad school.
"I enjoyed building rapport with my honors professors."

Erica Newberry
Music education (BME): choral & instrumental
Charlottesville, VA
Will teach instrumental music in VA, NC, or IN.
"I loved all of the extracurricular lunches and dinners. They always were intellectually stimulating and a pleasant break amidst the busyness of classes. The Honors College faculty and staff are simply amazing!"

Kathryn Pardo
Journalism and history
Kenilworth, IL
General Honors Notation
Will be attending IUB Law School.
"I enjoyed my honors classes and meeting other honors students. "

Lynn Perry
Psychology
Newburgh, IN
General Honors Notation
Will be attending the University of Iowa, pusuing a Ph.D. in psychology in the developmental science area.
"I enjoyed living in the Honors Residential Community my freshman and sophomore years and the lasting friendships I made there. I also really appreciate the Honors College research grant program, which allowed me to engage in independent research during the summers aiding in the completion of my honors thesis."

Stephanie Pleiman
Biology
Memphis, TN
General Honors Notation
Will attend Naturopathic Medical School at Bastyr University.
"I have a lot of positive experiences associated with the HHC. A few weeks ago, I went to see the opera, Carmen, and attended a pre-performance discussion put on by the HHC with designer Robert O'Hearn which was amazing and really gave me an appreciation for the time and effort that goes into preparing for each production."

Kathleen Powell
Nutrition science
San Diego, CA
Will be starting the 1-year accelerated BS nursing program at St Louis University this May.
"I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn from Austin Caswell. He was an amazing teacher and mentor; his passion for life inspired me to change my career and I will be forever grateful for the impact he has had on my life."

Kathleen Quilligan
Journalism and sociology
Carmel, IN
General Honors Notation
Will be participating in the Pulliam Fellowship Program.
"I really enjoyed meeting, discussing issues with and making friends with other HHC students through honors classes."

Arzan Raimalwala
Accounting and information systems
Bombay, India
Will be working for Big 4 public accounting firm Ernst & Young in Chicago.
"I'm glad I was sort of forced to attend one cultural event a year. Otherwise I might have never considered it. Attending a few events really increased my interest in the arts and theater and music and I started attending even more shows and events."

Ashley Raynor
Nursing and Spanish
Indianapolis, IN
Will work as a pediatric nurse at St. Vincent Children's Hospital in Indianapolis.
"I was able to travel to Honduras for the first time on an International Experience Grant from the Hutton Honors College; also, I loved the Honors seminar Medicine, Magic, and Mortality that I took as a freshman."

Nery Rodriguez
Music performance
Miami, FL
"Living on the HRC floor was fun. My roommate Emily is still a close friend. The programs I was a part of (discussions, guest speakers, concerts, etc.) were unique and always intriguing."

Adam Sedia
Chemistry and English
Schererville, IN
General Honors Notation
Will attend law school at DePaul University.
"My most positive experience was receiving an Honors College grant to study abroad in Salamanca, Spain during the summer of 2004. The experience was unforgettable."

Justin Sorrell
Piano performance
South Burlington, VT
Will be starting a masters of music in jazz studies here at Indiana University.
"My most positive IU experience associated with the Hutton Honors College was the summer I spent in 2004, thanks to a Hutton Honors College Creative Activity Grant. The grant allowed me to pursue intensive studies in classical and jazz piano here at IU during Summer Session II. These studies have made the next stage of my career possible, and for that I will be forever grateful."

Ashley Stinton
Business marketing and international business
St. Charles, IL
Will be traveling to Europe for five weeks then beginning work for the 3M Company.
"The smaller class sizes made classes more engaging and you actually felt like the teacher cared about his/her students."

Brandon Straub
Finance
Muncie, IN
General Honors Notation
Plans to work for Deloitte Consulting as a Business Analyst in Chicago, IL.
"My most positive experience with the Hutton Honors College was completing my senior business honors thesis. I am incredibly thankful and grateful for the research support and thesis award. Thanks!"

Pablo Svirsky
Music business
New York City, NY
Will be moving to NYC to work in music.
"I received an HHC Capstone award that really helped me finish my final project for IMP while also allowing for the wonderful experience of putting together an album for my band."

Sienna Teschendorf
Chemistry and Spanish
Madison, WI
General Honors Notation
Will be a program director at a summer camp in WI.
"I was really thankful for the thesis grant I received."

John Thephasdin
Business economics and public policy
Valparaiso, IN
General Honors Notation
Will work at Protiviti in Chicago, IL, as a business risk consultant.
"My most positive IU experience associated with the HHC was coordinating the Freshman Mentoring Program, attending HHC open mic night at Forrest, and receiving an Honors College Study Abroad award for my experience in Hong Kong."

Cameron Thibos
Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, journalism, and economics
Bloomington IN
General Honors Notation
Will attend graduate school at University of Texas Austin in Middle Eastern studies.
"The Seminar Class I took on women in ancient literature was absolutely wonderful. It was one of the best classes during my time here."

Scott Tidwell
Finance, economic consulting, and public policy analysis
Fort Wayne, IN
General Honors Notation
Will be an analyst in Baxter Healthcare's financial development program.
"I have enjoyed the company of incredibly motivated, interesting students for the past four years. The HHC constitutes a community of likeminded individuals committed to making the most of their educations and careers. I certainly will miss this special place that has become a home for me."

Jackie Walker
Journalism and religious studies
Hebron, IN
General Honors Notation
Will be looking for an editing job in Chicago and freelancing on the side.
"The HHC provided me with a truly unique experience at such a big school -- my classes were much smaller and more engaging. Also, thanks to a travel grant through the HHC, I was able to spend two weeks in China."

Lisa M. Warner
Sociology
Cloverport, KY
Will be pursuing my Master's and Ph.D. in sociology at Indiana University-Bloomington.
"Being part of the Honors College allowed me the opportunity of obtaining a job at the Student Academic Center, in which I was able to gain valuable teaching experience. This not only helped me solidify my decision to attend graduate school, but it also allowed me to develop skills that will be very useful to me during my graduate career."

Emily Weible
Business law and international studies
St. Louis, MO
General Honors Notation
Will be working as an Assistant Buyer at Macy's Midwest in St. Louis.
"I enjoyed my H211 class with Austin Caswell as well as the people I've met throughout my classes in the Honors College."

Laura Williams
Journalism and political science
Greenfield, IN
General Honors Notation
Will attend graduate school in public policy.
"I enjoyed participating in (and working on the committee to plan) HHC extracurricular events. It was the true highlight of my time at IU."

Luke Winikates
Comparative literature and East Asian languages and cultures Houston, TX
Will be working in Japan, as a coordinator for international relations (CIR) with the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program.
"I enjoyed the mass meeting for last year's International Experince Program grants. The Honors College had filled an entire 200-person-capacity lecture hall in Woodburn with kids that they were flying somewhere to do something cool. The College was clearly doing a lot to help out any of its students who were willing to do their part and find a place they wanted to go. The HHC is generous."

Rachel Wireman
English and computer science
Rensselaer, IN
General Honors Notation
Will be working in an IT consulting position with Crowe Chizek in Chicago.
"The IEP Grant allowed me to attend the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England, for a semester. The chance to live and study in a different culture was the greatest opportunity and experience of my college career."

Lindsay Wolter
Political science and East Asian languages and cultures
Farmington Hills, MI
Will be attending law school.
"I appreciated the advising help before I started my freshman year. The advisors were so helpful and welcoming."

Rose Wongsarnpigoon
Elementary Education
Winnetka, IL
General Honors Notation
Will be teaching at the American School of Bangkok, an international school in Bangkok, Thailand.
"I loved the lunches and suppers with special guests held in Harlos House. I went to quite a few of them and learned so much from fascinating people!"

Ricardo Yunis
Finance and international business
Medellin, Colombia
Will be working in New York with JPMorgan Chase as an investment banking analyst .

Jennifer Zimmer
Psychology
Dyer, IN
General Honors Notation
Will attend graduate school to get her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Valparaiso University.
"Taking the honors classes really provided me with a challenge and helped me to greatly develop my writing and critical thinking skills. This is a great asset to me in the real world."