The Horizon

Former lawyer teaches journalism

IUS Horizon • March 7, 2009

Greg Gapsis, adjunct lecturer in journalism, said he has had many rewarding, rich experiences as a daily beat reporter.

Counselor loves counseling

IUS Horizon • March 7, 2009

Attending early morning meetings anywhere from Evansville, In. to Louisville, then instructing her business students on career choices during the afternoon in her X410 class, Donna Ulrich, adjunct business professor, still finds joy in what she does years later.

Student to write, star in one final IUS performance

IUS Horizon • February 14, 2009

Ashley McMurtry, communications senior, is writing and preparing to perform in her own one-woman show before she graduates in May.

Biology lecturer promotes field

IUS Horizon • November 22, 2008

With a passion for teaching science and love of sharing knowledge, Susan Reigler, visiting lecturer in biology, has a goal to create a new type of enthusiasm for her students with regard to biology and its effects on society.

Couple gets help from community, friends

IUS Horizon • November 22, 2008

“I was talking with my friend Jana about the situation, my son in the hospital and my husband out of work. I was talking about how the only thing to do would be to drop out of school. I’m not the best student and I didn’t think anyone would miss me.”

Psychologist has passion for teaching

IUS Horizon • November 22, 2008

Robin K. Morgan, professor of psychology, has worked at IU Southeast for 20 years, and never thought teaching would be what she is doing today 20 years ago.

Professor enjoys art, dance

IUS Horizon • November 15, 2008

Thirty-one years ago, Susan Moffett, professor of fine arts, was driving through southern Indiana during Labor Day weekend. She had recently earned her Masters of Fine Arts from Northern Illinois University and was living in Bloomington.

Basketball player aims to be sales rep

IUS Horizon • November 15, 2008

Few players can ever hope to turn basketball into a career. Tiffiani Slaughter, communications junior, doesn’t hope to make it that far. She currently plays center on the IUS women’s basketball team.

IUS assistant coach gives players hope after a life of hardship

IUS Horizon • November 8, 2008

Alvin Gene Thomas, IUS assistant men’s basketball coach, was on his way to becoming one of Denny Crum’s champions.

IUS pitcher overcomes handicap

IUS Horizon • November 8, 2008

One member of the IUS softball team is blind in her left eye. Charlee “C.J.” Combs, English junior, can only see with her right eye.

Theatre runs through her blood

IUS Horizon • November 8, 2008

Christe Lunsford, assistant professor of theater, has been in the entertainment business for much of her life and teaches students about stage craft at IU Southeast.

Journalism student goes pre-med

IUS Horizon • November 2, 2008

Alex Germano originally intended to be a college graduate with a journalism degree. He was just shy of earning the degree from IU Bloomington when he returned home to Louisville in the summer 2007 to work, and to finish his coursework at IU Southeast.