October 2006

Alumni News

Sebastien Gagneur (Ph.D 2000, Chemistry), is a professor in the chemistry and chemical engineering department of CPE Lyon, University of Lyon, France.

William Flynn (B.S. 1971) reports that after 20 years with Zatkoff Seals and Packings Co. in Farmington Hills, MI, he will be retiring at the end of the year. He and his wife, Linda will be moving back to Indianapolis.

Ruth Butalla Doxsee (B.S. 1981, Biology and B.A. 1981, German) attended California State University, Northridge, and received her preliminary elementary school teaching credentials in May 2006.

Eric Hilligoss (B.S. 1991, Biological Sciences) reports that he was recently hired by Applied Biosystems for sales of gene expression and genetic analysis tools. Eric and his wife, Rachel, finalized the adoption of their new son, Noah, who joins his big sister, Katherine, and their dog Keady (named after Gene). Eric is also the co-owner of Leroy the fire truck (named for Leroy Keyes).

Susan Hutchins-Routson (B.S. 1965, Mathematics and Biological Sciences) is executive director of the Peer Information Center for Teens, Inc. in Richmond, Indiana. The Center was recently honored with the Service and Volunteerism Award from the Governor of Indiana. The Center was named the 2002 National Peer Program of the Year and was the first peer program to receive Certified Peer Program status by the National Association of Peer Programs. PICT has received awards from the President, Youth Service America, and three awards from Lilly Endowment.