1994 Computer Science Graduate Named President

He’s thoughtful and strategic when making decisions. He’s reliable and a lot of fun, but most importantly, he has the school’s best interests at heart. That’s why Jim Hutchins has been elected president of the School of Science Alumni Association Board of Directors.

A 1994 computer science graduate and general manager at Open Solutions RDS Technologies in Indianapolis, Hutchins is a founding member of the alumni board since 1999 and has served previously as treasurer and vice president. Hutchins succeeds Lorraine Wright (1991 B.A. geology), who will continue with the board’s executive committee as immediate-past-president.

Joining Hutchins and Wright on the executive committee are: Carl Sobieralski (1996 M.S. biology), vice president; Roberta Flower (1977 M.S. computer science), secretary and Terra Query (2004 B.S. chemistry), treasurer

Previous past presidents of the alumni association are Eric Tinsley (1982 B.S., 1986 M.S. computer science) and Bill Kuntz (1984 B.A., 1986 M.S. chemistry).

Alumni Board Loses Devoted Member

David E. White, a psychology alumnus and member of the School of Science Alumni Association Board of Directors since 2002, passed away on February 26, 2006.

White, 61, was a graduate of Cathedral High School, class of 1962 and earned psychology bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 1972 and 1974, respectively. He served in the rank of Command Sergeant Major during the Persian Gulf War and was employed at Allstate Insurance Company from 1974-2003. He served the alumni board by chairing the alumni outreach committee for three years.

The alumni board remembers David’s enthusiasm and passion for IUPUI by renaming a scholarship in his honor. The David E. White Memorial Scholarship will benefit a beginning School of Science student who is seeking his/her first bachelor’s degree. Contributions may be sent to the attention of Brenda Bishop at 402 North Blackford Street / Indianapolis, IN 46202.