It has been a year of transitions for IUHPFL. Loni Dishong, who served as Managing Director for 9 years, resigned and transitioned to new endeavors in August 2023. I stepped into the role of Director in mid-September; it has been an exciting and busy few months. I feel fortunate to have this opportunity to lead a program that I dearly love and that I believe offers a unique and once-in-a-lifetime experience for Indiana high school students.
Anneliese Toumey joined the IUHPFL team in November 2023 as Program Coordinator. For Anneliese, this is a return to IU!
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Last fall, during my ninth year as Managing Director of IUHPFL, I decided, with no small amount of sadness, that the 2022-2023 program cycle would be my last. I was ready for a new chapter, and the program, now 61 years old, was ready for an infusion of new energy and ideas. Every organization, no matter how well established, needs and benefits from a fresh perspective from time to time, and I’m excited to see how my successor, Megan Solon, enhances the program through her own unique leadership approach, which has been formed in part by her experiences as an IUHPFL alum and instructor.
To all of the students, teachers, parents, instructors, on-the-ground staff, and alumni who make our program what it is: a sincere THANK YOU! We could not do what we do without you.
We hope you have enjoyed this edition of the Polyglot Press! We wish you a happy and healthy holiday season.
Best Wishes,
The IUHPFL Office Staff
(Megan and Anneliese)
