Joanne Lantz (2008) - Hall of Fame - Purdue Fort Wayne Athletics

Joanne Lantz

Induction:
2008

Joanne Lantz served as Chancellor at IPFW from 1988 to 1994. During the Lantz Administration, the Visual Arts Building (1991), Williams Theatre (1992), the Engineering and Technology Building (1992), and the first parking garage (1991) were constructed. In the area of athletics, Lantz' support was unwavering. She was a driving force in the campaign which resulted in the naming of the Hilliard Gates Sports Center. As fellow Hall-of-Fame member, and IPFW head men's volleyball coach Arnie Ball explained, "Joanne Lantz was IPFW's number one cheerleader." Chancellor Lantz was proud to represent IPFW at the NCAA men's volleyball championships in Honolulu, Hawai'i.