School recognizes outstanding alumni

The Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington recently honored six distinguished alumni, with honorees including past university department chairs, leaders in sports management, and individuals who have been instrumental in policy development both domestically and abroad.

"We could not be more pleased to honor these exceptional alumni," Dean Mohammad Torabi said. "Their dedication and commitment in their chosen fields is a true inspiration to all of us, and we are thrilled to have them as part of the school's family."

The school has been presenting awards since 1976 to the most prestigious graduates, those who excel professionally and personally. Recipients this year are:

Anita Aldrich Distinguished Alumni Award

• Kathleen Cordes, Professor Emerita of Miramar College

Early Career Alumni Award

• Kalen Irsay, Vice Chair and Owner of the Indianapolis Colts

John R. Endwright Distinguished Alumni Service Award

• Thomas Templin, Professor at Purdue University
• Scott Chakan, Director of Operations for Cassady Neeser & Brasseur a member of The Horton Group, Inc.

Mobley International Distinguished Alumni Award

• Talal Hashim, Professor of Public Health Safety and Education at King Saud University in Saudi Arabia

W.W. Patty Distinguished Alumni Award

• Eugene Monahan, retired Head Athletic Trainer for the New York Yankees

"Our 2014 alumni award recipients are some of the most distinguished and dedicated alumni," said Natalie Kubat, Director of Donor and Alumni Relations. "We are proud to be recognizing them and their accomplishments."

Each award winner received a plaque and was added to an honor wall at the School of Public Health-Bloomington.

Clockwise from top: Eugene Monahan, Scott Chakan, Thomas Templin, Kalen Irsay and Kathleen Cordes 

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