Tucson Alumni Reception

Tucson Alumni Reception and Award Recognition Event

We are delighted to invite you to a special alumni reception and awards recognition event on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at the Arizona Inn in Tucson, AZ. This gathering is a wonderful opportunity to connect with College Executive Dean Rick Van Kooten and engage with fellow College and Indiana University alumni, friends, faculty, and staff.

During the evening, we will proudly honor Mark Leonard (B.A. '77, M.A. '80), a distinguished graduate of our Astronomy and Earth and Atmospheric Sciences programs, for his remarkable contributions to his field and community.

Tucson Alumni Reception and Award Recognition Event

Thursday, October 3

6:00 p.m.

Arizon Inn
2200 E. Elm St.
Tucson, AZ 85719

RSVP below

We look forward to celebrating with you and fostering connections within our alumni community. Please RSVP as soon as possible to secure your spot at this memorable event.

More about Mark Leonard

Mark has been married to Kim since 1991 and has two children, Steven (30) and Kelli (23). He and Kim reside on Lake Conroe in Montgomery, Texas. Mark’s passions include astronomy, golf, basketball, boating, fishing, camping, and traveling the US and world with his family. He has degrees in astrophysics (B.S. '77) and geology (M.A. '79) from Indiana University.

Mark became president of Leonard Exploration in 2008 after retiring from Shell Oil, but spent most of his time volunteering/fundraising as a board member for the Greater Houston YMCA, Hope Center Houston, a local homeless outreach shelter, and as a director/major gifts officer for the Society of Exploration Geophysicists Foundation. He also led multiple church mission teams to Haiti, Belize, and Kenya.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the event at the Arizona Inn, please e-mail Director of Alumni Engagement Vanessa Cloe.

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Tucson Alumni Reception