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Dean of Students Pete Goldsmith speaks to students at an open house Nov. 3, 2009, in the Frangipani Room at the Indiana Memorial Union. Goldsmith’s final day as dean was June 30. Goldsmith called his time atIU a 43-year saga, starting during his time as an undergraduate in Bloomington.
A 43-year saga Dean of students reflects on career, legacy at IU By Bridget Murray bridmurr@indiana.edu | @bridget_murray
Pete Goldsmith said it was a gift the “43-year saga” of his career in higher education and student affairs ended at IU, his alma mater. Goldsmith retired after nine years serving as the dean of students June 30. He returned to IU in 2009 with a bachelor of arts in government and ROTC training from IU, a masters of education in student personnel administration from American University and a doctorate in higher education administration from IU under
his belt. But Goldsmith said he was mainly excited to fill the shoes of his mentor Dr. Robert H. Shaffer, who was dean of students during Goldsmith’s undergraduate years at IU. “The chance to come back and sit in the seat he occupied, it felt like a full circle,” he said. The Dean of Students Office has received numerous awards under the direction of Goldsmith, including the Institutional Award of Excellence from the Association for Student Conduct Administration. Goldsmith himself received IU’s Department of Student Affairs and
Higher Education Shafer Award during his tenure. Goldsmith said he first found his passion for student affairs during his time at American University. After completing ROTC from IU in 1968, he was commissioned by the Army and spent two years in service, the final year serving overseas in Vietnam. Goldsmith said he performed civic action work during his time in Vietnam, working with orphanages and villages to improve peoples’ conditions and put them more at
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Timeless play takes the Wells-Metz stage By Allen Laman alaman@indiana.edu | @allen_laman
For the past three weeks, IU Theater performers Ashley Dillard and Mia Siffin have juggled the scripts for two three-hour productions — theatrical adaptations of Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility” and William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Some days the rehearsals run from noon to 9:30 p.m., while others last from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. With hundreds of memorized lines and movements swirling around in her mind, Dillard has a secret that keeps her from becoming overwhelmed. “I only focus on what’s in front of me at that time,” Dillard said. “Trying to get your mind set into the specific show that you’re in rehearsal for and letting go of the other one can be difficult, but it’s also really fun, exhilarating and challenging.” IU Summer Theater will continue its season with nine performances of both of these productions at the Wells-Metz Theater this month. SEE SENSE, PAGE 6
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Indiana Gov. Mike Pence spent last weekend on a golf course in New Jersey. The man he was with on the golf course, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, was what caught attention and started speculation Pence might be on the presidential ticket rather than running for re-election in Indiana come November. But electorally, Pence doesn’t make much sense for the vice president spot, IU political science professor Gerald Wright said. “I was sort of surprised and I’d be very surprised if he actually is the choice,” Wright said. “Now, that’s if you had a normal presidential candidate making a decision. With Donald Trump, you have no idea what he’s going to do, absolutely none. Nobody’s been able to figure that out.” The path to the vice presidency
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than actually considering him. Paul Manafort, the man tasked with running Trump’s campaign, is a smart and tactful politician, Wright said. With so many Republicans publicly declaring they don’t support Trump and his style of politics, Manafort might be staging meetings with a variety of candidates to try and garner support throughout the party. “It probably doesn’t hurt to have somebody from your wing of the party being considered,” Wright said. “That might soften you up a little bit so you’re a little less resistant going into the convention.” But, this is Trump, who has shown conventional political logic is not something he necessarily believes in, Wright said. Wright admitted he laughed when Trump first announced he was running for president. Many did, including politicians from both parties and
It took 40 years for the Hoosiers to have a swimmer named to Team USA. That all changed within the span of a few days with three Hoosiers earning spots on Team USA after their performances at the Olympics Trials in Omaha, Nebraska. Rising junior Blake Pieroni became the third IU swimmer to qualify for the Olympics. Pieroni was named to the team as a part of the men’s 4X100 meter freestyle relay. It took Pieroni’s career best swim for him to be able to earn his spot. In the final of the men’s 100-meter freestyle, Pieroni placed sixth overall with a time of 48.78, which was the fastest time of his career. “The Hoosier nation is so humbled to have Blake Pieroni to be the third swimmer to make the U.S. Olympic team at the 2016 Trials,” IU Coach Ray Looze said in a press release. “His selection caps off a truly fantastic week for our swimming teams. The opportunity to swim on the 400-meter freestyle relay team for the United States of America will, without question, bring out the best in Blake. He is such a fantastic relay swimmer and we are so very excited to see what he can do for his country in Rio.” Pieroni had a successful sophomore year at IU as he earned five All-America honors at the 2016 NCAA Championships. Pieroni finished 10th in the 100-meter freestyle at the NCAA Championships and was on the 400-meter freestyle relay that placed fourth at the NCAA Championships. Pieroni has experience competing internationally as he earned silver medals in the 100-meter and the 200-meter freestyle at the 2014 Junior Pan Pacific Championships. He is also a three-time junior nationals qualifier and twotime member of the junior national team. Pieroni joins freshman Lilly King and alumnus Cody Miller as Hoosier swimmers competing for Team USA. King completed a sweep of the breaststroke events when she led
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Jenny McKnight, left, and Ashley Dillard, right, rehearse Tuesday night at the Wells-Mets Theater for Sense and Sensibility. This show is IU Theater's second of four performances, which premieres July 9.
IU professor doesn’t think Pence will be VP By Michael Hughes
Bloomington police responded Monday to an alert from an 86-yearold female who had been in a situation of attempted murder, BPD Captain Steve Kellams said in a press release. Life Alert received notice at 11:54 p.m. from a neck pendant the woman, who lived in the 800 block of South Winridge Court, was wearing at the time. When an ambulance arrived to check on her well-being, personnel reportedly heard yelling from inside the house and immediately contacted the police. Zachary Emswiller, 19, was standing on the front porch of the residence covered in blood when the police arrived, according to the release. He was taken into custody. The victim was found on her bedroom floor covered in lacerations and contusions on her face and upper body, according to the release. She appeared to have received a severe beating and was also covered in blood. She stated Emswiller, her grandson, had attacked her unprovoked and had used his fists to beat her and tried to strangle her. When confronted with these accusations, Emswiller denied the victim’s explanation. He said he had no knowledge the victim was injured and why he was covered in blood. Emswiller was booked in the Monroe County Jail and charged with attempted murder and criminal confinement. The victim was taken to IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis to recover from her severe injuries.
became a little clearer Wednesday, with Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst removing herself from consideration and throwing her support behind Pence. If Pence is the choice, he will need to drop out of the Indiana governor’s race by July 15 in order to give the party enough time to find a replacement to run for governor in his place. If there is not a Republican nominee for governor after July 15, a Republican candidate will not be on the ballot in November. That means a decision by Trump will happen soon, but the smart decision might not be Pence. Electorally, choosing Pence would theoretically lock up Indiana in November. But Wright said if a Republican candidate doesn’t already have Indiana locked up he doesn’t stand much of a chance anyway. There’s also the fact that the faction of the party Pence appeals to, social conservatives, is not a problem for Trump.
His problem is with economic conservatives and small business types, Wright said. Wright says that those who are connected with Paul Ryan, who despite his backing of Trump can’t stop back-pedaling from Trump’s stances on a weekly basis. Wright said he thinks someone like New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie would be a more logical choice for Trump electorally. Christie also backed Trump shortly after he dropped out of the race himself. Pence backed Texas Sen. Ted Cruz prior to the Indiana primary. “That probably is another factor that Trump takes very seriously,” Wright said. “He takes politics very personally with all the tweeting and stuff. I think he wouldn’t forget that, and that alone would be enough to take him off the list.” Wright also speculated the reason Pence was brought to New Hampshire to meet with Trump was more to give the appearance he was being considered rather