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In this day and age, however, being part of a com-munity means much more than being active within one’s local area as we are truly living in a global so-ciety. This expansion calls for a greater awareness of other cultures and the nurturing of an environment that is inclusive and empathetic. Our Center for Global Education, our Diversity Initiatives Steering Committee and our Office of Multicultural Student Affairs are all leading the way when it comes to pro-viding our students with opportunities to explore the world, both at home and abroad.

Our campus is as diverse as ever with 15% of the student body comprised of American minority and international students. Additionally, an assortment of special events and academic opportunities dedicated to inclusion also enhance cultural awareness. At the same time, there are ample opportunities for our stu-dents to travel. Study abroad partnerships in nearly 30 countries, short-term faculty-led travel seminars, domestic and international service trips and overseas student teaching and internship opportunities truly allow our students to explore other cultures.

While we encourage students to see the world, we also instill in them the importance of protecting it. Not only do the Brumbaugh Nature Center for Environmental Science and the Sustainability Management Advisory Committee provide educational opportunities for the Mount Union community, but they also help to ensure that the institution is leading by example.

As a result of our Climate Action Plan, we continue a positive trend with regard to reducing energy costs per square foot of building space. In fact, since 2008, costs have declined more than 5% per square foot. And new programs, like the residence hall eco-rep initiative that places sustainability-minded students within residence halls, further emphasize the impor-tance of living in a sustainable manner. For these reasons and many others, Mount Union continues to be recognized for its “green” efforts by organizations such as the Princeton Review, Arbor Day Foundation and Association for the Advancement of Sustainabil-ity in Higher Education.

And let us not forget all of you, our dedicated and loyal alumni, who serve as models of responsible citizenship. The stories on the pages that follow prove that you are leading the way. Our students are fortunate to be able to learn from your example, and Mount Union is truly privileged to have you within its alumni ranks.

Sincerely,

Dr. Richard F. GiesePresident of Mount Union

PRESIDENTIAL notesPictured to the right

are President and Mrs. Giese with Kyoko Niiyama ‘12

at the senior picnic held at their home as part of the 2012

Commencement festivities. Kyoko is the 11th recipient of

the Murakami Scholarship.

Having an international student population

on campus provides a diverse learning environment.

Kyoko is one of more than 75 international students studying at Mount Union.

w hat does it mean to be a responsible citizen? In reality, there is no agreed-upon definition that provides a clear and indisputable answer to this question. Some definitions may include community involvement among their criteria while others may focus on environmental awareness. Exercising one’s right to vote also could be part of a viable descrip-tion, and for some, it’s as simple as being kind to your neighbor. Despite this degree of ambiguity, one thing is abundantly clear – few people would debate the importance of being a responsible citizen.

There is no doubt that it is a focus of the education that we provide at the University of Mount Union. In fact, it’s part of our mission, which promises to prepare students to fulfill this important role while also seeking fulfillment in their lives and meaning in their work. I could point to example upon example to illustrate how we instill in our students an appre-ciation for being conscientious members of society, but in the end, it really comes down to three areas – community, inclusivity and sustainability.

Through the diligent work of the Ralph and Mary Regula Center for Public Service and Civic Engage-ment, we are preparing students to be leaders in their communities and to work collaboratively in service for the greater good. Students with an array of interests turn to the Regula Center for guidance, whether they are seeking careers in public service, community service opportunities or other forms of community engagement.

And the hard work is paying off. For the sixth con-secutive year, Mount Union was named to the 2012 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for its exemplary commitment to com-munity service and work with numerous local and national service projects. In addition, individuals including Assistant Professor of Accounting Ruth Pogacnik and students Alyssa King ’13 and Rebecca Hill-Dickey ’12 were honored individually this year for their community service and service-learning initiatives by Ohio Campus Compact.

EDITOR AND DESIGNER Callie Livengood ’09 CONTRIBUTORS Melissa (Smith ’98) Gardner Callie Livengood ’09 Joni Poorbaugh Leonard Reich Brittney Urdzik ‘14 PHOTOGRAPHERS Cockrill’s Studio Callie Livengood ’09 Joni Poorbaugh EDITORIAL BOARD Melissa (Smith ’98) Gardner Dr. Richard Giese Anne (Zimmer ’95) Graffice Gregory King ’89 Callie Livengood ‘09 CONTACT University of Mount Union, 1972 Clark Ave., Alliance, OH 44601, (330) 821-5320 or (800) 992-6682

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Commencement Wrap-up ....5Nearly 470 students participated in Mount Union’s 166th Commencement Ceremony as well as mem-bers of the Class of 1962, who celebrated their 50th anniversary during Commencement weekend. Three members of the Mount Union Class of 1962 reflect-ed on something else they had in common during the weekend festivities – they all served as alumni directors on campus.

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Enthusiastic Researchers ....8As educators and researchers, Mount Union faculty members don’t just teach from a textbook. They incorporate real-life examples and their own inter-esting and relevant research into class discussions to show students how research plays an important role in solving today’s problems.

On the Cover Responsible Citizenship ....16Mount Union alumni truly embody the University’s mission to prepare students for fulfilling lives, mean-ingful work and responsible citizenship. Graduates and current students of all decades give their take on what it means to be a responsible citizen.

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area and then build upon those areas by taking two Themes courses to help integrate ideas, methods and perspectives from different fields. Finally, students will take a Capstone course, where they will work collab-oratively with classmates to address real-world issues. This problem-solving experience will prepare students to draw upon their entire education for life beyond college.

In addition to a new undergraduate curriculum, Mount Union is moving from a three-credit to a four-credit-hour system. Students will now take four classes a semester rather than five or six, which will give faculty members and students more time to dig deeper into course material, participate in more projects and con-duct more comprehensive research. Faculty members will have more time to allocate toward working with students on a personal, one-on-one level. There’s no doubt that a high level of student-faculty interaction is a hallmark of a Mount Union experience, and moving to a four-credit-hour system will only deepen this inter-action. The flexible curriculum also will allow students to participate in service-learning initiatives, field trips, lectures and hands-on projects.

The overhaul to the University’s general education curriculum and switch to a four-credit-hour system has not come without its challenges. But, members of the Mount Union faculty, administration and staff have worked together to make it happen so that students have a well-rounded educational experience that is both challenging and enlightening.

ON CAMPUSNursing

Mount Union has named Dr. Nezam Al-Nsair its new director of nursing. In this position, Al-Nsair will be re-sponsible for launching the institu-tion’s proposed Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, scheduled to begin in the fall of 2013 pending the appropriate external approvals.

Al-Nsair comes to Mount Union from Walsh Uni-versity, where he served as the associate chair of the Division of Nursing in addition to his teaching duties as associate professor. At Walsh, Al-Nsair was instrumental in the development of a graduate nursing program that was hybrid in nature, combin-ing both online and on-campus learning. He was also involved in the re-accreditation efforts of the program.

Integrative Core

A significant overhaul to Mount Union’s general education curriculum hadn’t been made in more

than 30 years, which is one of the reasons why the University moved forward with developing a new and improved program. Launching in the fall of 2012, the Integrative Core is a collection of foundational courses that students will take to ensure a well-rounded educa-tional experience. It also incorporates more innovative teaching techniques and project-based learning.

The skills and knowledge needed in today’s workforce are very different than in years past, and the way a stu-dent learns also is different. These are the main reasons why Mount Union saw a need to make a significant change to its educational offerings and structure.

The Integrative Core, which spans a four-year time peri-od, was designed specifically to help students develop essential skills and pertinent knowledge that are critical to one’s success. Through this curriculum, students will be exposed to concepts such as complex thinking and effective communication, which are all relevant talents that can be adapted to any number of career fields.

The Integrative Core is comprised of eight courses totaling 32 credit hours of coursework including a First Year Seminar, four Foundations courses, two Themes courses and one Capstone course. Extending throughout all four years of a student’s college career, this unique curriculum will allow students to explore a variety of topics and ideas through four levels that build upon the skills learned previously.

The First Year Seminar, a course focusing on a specific topic, will be taught in a small group, allowing students to interact closely with their professor and classmates. Some of this year’s First Year Seminar courses include CSI Mount Union: Forensic Science, It’s Not What They Show You on TV; Election 2012: Deciphering Campaign Persuasion Strategies; Religion in the News; and Losing the War on Poverty.

Foundations courses focus on four major areas of hu-man knowledge – humanities, natural sciences, social sciences and arts. Students will take a course in each

NEWS notesMount Union recently

overhauled its general education curriculum

and is moving to a four-credit-hour system.

The new and improved undergraduate curriculum,

the Integrative Core, will provide students with the

relevant skills and pertinent knowledge needed to compete

in today’s job market.

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SCHOLAR DayStudents in all areas of study presented their re-search during the University of Mount Union’s fifth annual Student Celebration Honoring Our Latest Academic Research (SCHOLAR) Day in April.

SCHOLAR Day is a campus-wide event filled with presentations showcasing academic excellence and scholarly research conducted by Mount Union stu-dents. Some of this year’s research projects focused on the study of food waste at Mount Union, effects of caffeine on memory and attention, mathematics in art and nature, effects of mood on text message interpretation, development of a mobile applica-tion, children’s theatre and investment in the retail industry, among other topics.

The continued success of this academic tradition is made possible through the generous support of George ’58 and Sally (Shrake ’59) Stradley of Hart-ville, OH and the Donald and Alice Noble Founda-tion of Wooster, OH.

RetirementSeveral Mount Union faculty and staff members began a new chapter in their lives as they retired at the end of the 2011-2012 Academic Year. Retirees included (pictured below l-r) Linda Pauli, RN-BC, director of the Health Center; Dr. Douglas Hendel, professor of theatre; Dr. Frank Triplett, professor of French; David Kuhlke, associate professor of eco-nomics, accounting and business administration; Dr. John Bienz, professor of English; and Dr. Rosemary Bienz, director of academic support.

Business IncubatorStudents at Mount Union have a unique opportuni-ty to learn first-hand how small and large businesses are created and sustained.

Thanks to a new partnership called TA2 (Technology Accelerator Alliance), students interested in tech-nology and entrepreneurship will gain experience working with a business incubator right on campus. TA2 is a collaboration among the City of Alliance, the University of Mount Union and the Alliance Area Development Foundation.

Green Raider AwardsThe University’s Sustainability Management Advi-sory Committee recently announced the inaugural class of Green Raider Award recipients.

The Green Raider Awards are presented annually to a faculty member, staff member and student who have enhanced sustainability at Mount Union through actions that promote the principles of social, financial and environmental responsibility in a way that creates a more sustainable, efficient and healthy atmosphere for the campus community.

This year’s recipients are faculty member Dr. Debo-rah Boyd Kimball, associate professor of chemistry and co-director of the Honors Program; staff mem-ber Lorie Miller, director of community educational outreach; and student Zak Suhar, a senior manage-ment and Spanish major of Cedarburg, WI.

IN THE COMMUNITY9/11 MemorialMount Union’s Department of Engineering and De-partment of Art worked collaboratively with the City of Alliance to create a conceptual design for a 9/11 memorial. The memorial, featuring two artifacts that were secured from the former Twin Towers, will be displayed in Alliance’s Silver Park in September.

Buckeye Girls StateMore than 900 female high school students stayed on the University of Mount Union’s campus in June for the 66th annual Buckeye Girls State. As part of the event, Mount Union hosted several special guests including the four women justices of the Ohio Supreme Court and

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Trash to Treasure SaleMount Union volunteers raised $1,961.65 to benefit the United Way of Greater Stark County during the University’s fourth annual Trash to Treasure sale in May. As students move out of their residence halls, they throw out old appliances, clothing and other valuables. This project presents the opportunity to recycle these materials and raise funds to benefit local United Way agencies.

March MakeoverMore than 100 students from the University of Mount Union participated in Raider Relief’s March Makeover 2012 project by dedicating their time and energy to renovating and transforming an Alliance resident’s home. Projects completed during the day included cleaning, painting, building a deck and landscaping.

ACROSS THE COUNTRYNational RecognitionsFor the second year in a row, the University has been included in The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges: 2012 Edition and received Tree Campus USA designation from the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effec-tive community forestry management. In addition, the University was named to the 2012 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the sixth consecutive year for its exemplary commitment to community service and work with numerous local and national service projects.

Recycling Bin GrantMount Union is one of 33 colleges and universities in the United States to be awarded a recycling bin grant through the RecycleMania competition.

Through the grant, the University received 1,584 recycling bins, which were distributed to every cam-pus residence hall and apartment.

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Ohio Platinum ChefA group of University of Mount Union students took home the first place prize at the Ohio Platinum Chef Competition, sponsored by AVI Fresh. Mount Union students competed in the kitchen against groups from Hiram College, Kenyon College, Malone Univer-sity and Tiffin University.

THROUGHOUT THE WORLDJapan TripMount Union students traveled to Japan for two weeks in May as part of a travel seminar offered at the University. While abroad, students learned about Japanese culture and language and earned three course credits.

Little Dress ProjectThanks to the hard work of several University of Mount Union seamstresses, Russian orphans re-ceived their very own handmade dresses.

Deborah Lotsof, Mount Union professor of theatre, purchased several dress patterns and worked closely with students to make dresses for children in need. As Lotsof searched for an appropriate location to send the dresses overseas, she began convers-ing with Dr. Mark Himmelein, professor of foreign languages and cultures at Mount Union. Himmelein agreed to take the dresses to an orphanage in Kursk, Russia, where he was already planning an upcoming summer mission trip.

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2012 Commencement Wrap-Up

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10 11 121. Mount Union’s Inspirational Voices of Praise performed during Baccalaureate, a student-organized worship service preceding the Commencement Ceremony. 2. Family and friends gathered in the Peterson Field House of the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex to attend the 166th Commencement Ceremony on May 5. 3. Both Jared Haw, an economics major of Hudson, OH, and Caro-lyn Ch’ng, an economics major of Malaysia, will spend time post-graduation far from home. Haw plans to move to China to work as an international market and business developer at Chuang Hung in Xiamen, China. Ch’ng plans to continue her education, pursuing a doctoral degree in economics from Duke University. During Commencement, she was presented with the Heaton W. Harris and Corinne Harris Smith Prize. 4. E. Dominic Capers, a 1972 graduate of Mount Union and defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers, gave the 2012 Commencement address. 5. After 22 years of schooling and raising a family, Judy Thoma earned a bachelor’s degree in American studies. 6. Mount Union’s Commencement ceremony held special meaning for a graduating senior and her grandmother. Sarah Burtnett ‘12 graduated 50 years after her grandmother, Clara (Walker ’62) Blake, who celebrated her golden anniversary that same weekend. 7. Nearly 470 students participated in the University of Mount Union’s 166th Commencement Ceremony. 8-12. Members of the Class of 1962 celebrated their 50th anniversary during Commencement weekend. They also attended their golden anniversary reunion dinner and reception at the Sebring Mansion, and several members of the class took part in the 166th Commencement Ceremony by partici-pating in the procession with current graduates. 

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SPORTS notes

As they celebrated their 50th class reunion, three members of the Mount Union Class of 1962 reflected on something else they had in common.

At different points in the last 50 years, Dodie Davis ‘62, Larry Hor-ton ‘62 and William Banfield ‘62 each served as alumni directors at the University of Mount Union. The first to serve in this capacity was Banfield, who was hired to serve as alumni director by Dr. Carl Bracy and served in the role from 1964 to 1970.

“Those six years launched me into a 35-year career in collegiate fund raising,” Banfield said. “If I majored in anything at Mount Union, it was socializing — so it was a natural fit for me.”

After leaving Mount Union, Banfield continued to work at a num-ber of other universities in alumni and development capacities. He is now retired.

“It’s nice to be back,” Banfield said of being in Alliance for the 50th reunion. “I think there will be a lot of people who will forget that we had three alumni directors from this class.”

Larry Horton was the next member of the Class of 1962 to serve as Mount Union’s alumni director, running the office from 1970 to 1975. Prior to returning to his alma mater, Horton worked as a junior and senior high school social studies teacher for several years. Horton learned from Banfield that there was an opening at Mount Union in admissions and, after calling and talking to president Ronald Weber, he learned the alumni director position was open as well. Horton was interviewed for the alumni position and got the job.

“I loved working with the staff at Mount Union,” Horton said. “We had wonderful people. I have a lot of great memories of working with alumni around the country.”

Although he noted that many things have changed on Mount Union’s campus since he worked in the alumni office, Horton is still proud to be a Mount Union graduate.

“Mount Union was a great school, and it still is today,” he said. “I’ve marveled over the years about how it has grown physically, in enrollment, athletically and academically. It’s just a tremendous place.”

Though she was the last of the three to serve in the role of alumni director, Dodie Davis had the longest career at Mount Union, beginning as dean of women in 1968. As dean of women, Davis took care of all non-academic issues involving students, including orientation, student organizations, Greek life and housing. She served in that role until 1987, when she became alumni director.

Three Graduates Share Alumni Director Title“It seemed like a natural move because I would then be working with a lot of former students and new alumni I had known as students,” Davis said.

During her time at Mount Union, Davis saw a number of changes and challenges stemming from current events.

“The 1969-1970 Academic Year was a really difficult year on many campuses because of the May 4 Kent State tragedy,” she said. “The Vietnam War was very intense, and men were faced with the draft if they weren’t in college. Mount Union made it through that time with the help of a lot of good people.”

Despite daily confrontations in the quad during that time period, Davis said members of the Mount Union faculty and staff kept things running smoothly between themselves and the students.

“Faculty members were close with students and helped us get through that period of time,” she said.

During the fall of 1970, Mount Union saw positive changes with the opening of the Timken Building, which gave students a place to recreate. Also during that time, Title IX came into play, and curfews for women were done away with.

“We made a lot of social changes in that period of time,” Davis said.

Davis recalled traveling the country to organize alumni events, with stops including the west coast, Florida, New York City, Pittsburgh and Cleveland. She ran all class reunions and got to know a lot of people that way. During her time at Mount Union, Davis was a part of the early Schooler Lecture presentations, which started in 1989. Also as alumni director, Davis was active with Stagg Bowl festivities.

“In the early days (of the Stagg Bowl), people thought we might not be there again,” she said. “That was always a really special time. Football success made a big difference in that alumni who live all across the country have been able to follow along and feel good about that.”

Davis said she had an opportunity to interact closely with many students during her time as alumni director.

“It was a really fun job,” she said. “I really enjoyed working with college-aged students. One of the joys for me is to see how they’ve gone on to be very productive citizens in their communities.”

Davis, of Alliance, OH, retired from the alumni director position in 2003. She now enjoys playing bridge and volunteering in her free time.

“It’s fun to be in charge of your own calendar,” she said. “I’m enjoying retirement a lot.”

Although each of the three served as alumni director at different points in their careers, they all agree on one thing – they can’t believe it has been 50 years since they graduated.

“It is a little unnerving because back in the 60s, when I would see the 50-year class come in, they looked incredibly old, and I sure don’t feel that way,” Banfield said.

“I didn’t think we’d ever get that old,” Davis said. “It’s doesn’t seem like it’s been 50 years, that’s for sure.”

“The amazing thing is that when I was alumni director and these classes would come back, to me as a young person, those folks seemed old. Now that I’m at that age, I don’t feel that old,” Horton said.

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SPORTS notes

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3 The place Mount Union’s women’s track and field team finished in the nation at the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships. This marked the highest team finish in school history.

20 The number of straight OAC football titles wonby Mount Union from 1992-2011.

25 Mount Union’s place in the Learfield Directors Cup. The Purple Raiders were the highest ranked NCAA Division III team in Ohio. The award, administered by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), ranks athletic departments based on their national team finishes.

13 The number of times Mount Union has won the OAC Men’s All-Sports Trophy, with its most recent trophy in 2011-2012.

700 The number of wins the football team will have after its next victory. Mount Union will be only the 20th program in college foot-ball history and second in NCAA Division III with 700 victories.

SPORTS BY THE NUMBERSCOACHES GIVE BACK

Mount Union’s women’s track and field team posted its best finish in school history as the Purple Raiders finished third in the nation at the 2012 NCAA Cham-pionships in Claremont, CA.

Mount Union tallied 34 points, which was five ahead of fourth place Methodist University and 18 points behind second place University of Wisconsin Osh-kosh (52 points). Wartburg College won the national title with 129 points.

Junior Mary Mahoney earned All-American honors in three events and headlined the day by winning the national title in the 200 meters. She had the second-best time after preliminaries and held off the field in the final meters as she posted a time of 24.26 to give the Raiders their first national title in an individual running event since 1994.

Mahoney also got on the podium and earned All-American honors with a third place in the 400 meters with a school-record time of 54.59. It was the second year in a row she finished third in the event and was second in the event at the NCAA Indoor Championships earlier this year.

She finished off the night with an impressive run in the final leg of the 4x400 relay as she and her team-mates – junior Daryn Herman, sophomore Emily Mazzaferri and freshman Courtney Reese – posted a time of 3:47.80 to finish fourth and earn All-Amer-ican honors.

Sophomore Taylor Kring also got on the podium as she finished eighth and earned All-American honors in the 100 hurdles (14.43).

Senior Aubree Jones was a standout in the discus with a school-record throw of 153-10 to win the national title. Jones, an All-American in the javelin a year ago, was not alone on the medal platform as her twin sister Anna Jones also had a career-best throw of 144-6 to finish seventh and earn All-Ameri-can honors.

Nine University of Mount Union alumni, who are all college football coaches, recently joined more than 110 other college coaches for the third annual Lau-ren’s First and Goal (LFG) Football Camp at Otterbein University. Nearly 500 high school student-athletes attended the camp, which raised more than $16,000 for pediatric brain tumor research.

The nine former Purple Raiders who lent their tal-ents to the camp included head coaches Mike Hal-lett (Heidelberg) and Dean Paul (Ohio Northern) and assistants Ricky Ciccone (Bluffton), Bob Frey (Kansas Wesleyan), David Smith (Otterbein), Stan Watson (Toledo), Ed Warinner (Ohio State), Luke Summers (Mount Union) and Matt Williamson (Mount Union).

The camp is the primary fundraiser for the LFG Foundation, with all proceeds going directly to its mission of providing financial support for brain tumor research and cancer services, offering finan-cial and emotional support to families living with pediatric cancer and increasing awareness of the disease. Locally, donations help support pediatric oncology patients at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH.

During the one-day camp, players received instruc-tion in a variety of offensive and defensive skills from college coaches from around the country. More than 110 college coaches representing col-leges and universities from Ohio and neighboring states volunteered at the event. Ohio State Univer-sity Head Football Coach Urban Meyer served as the guest speaker, sharing a theme of “weathering the storm” with the crowd.

LFG has raised a total amount of $132,212 so far this year. It was created in 2004 by John and Marianne Loose in honor of their 15-year-old daughter Lauren, a pediatric brain tumor survivor.

WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD SUCCESS

Front row (l-r): Ricky Ciccone (Bluffton), David Smith (Otterbein), Lauren Loose, Dean Paul (Ohio Northern) and Stan Watson (Toledo). Back row (l-r): Bob Frey (Kansas Wesleyan), Mike Hallett (Heidelberg), Ed Warinner (Ohio State), Matt Williamson (Mount Union) and Luke Summers (Mount Union).

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Music For nearly 20 years, Jim has been conducting research in all areas of music, and he shows no signs of stopping. In fact, he’s currently writing a four-volume book comprised of critical analysis essays on 160 albums from the 1960s to 2010. The book contains all musi-cal genres, ranging from rock and country to hip hop and R&B. It’s heavily focused on music that is written and performed by the same singer or band; no reproduced work. He’s written a majority of the essays, but other musical experts in the industry have writ-ten some as well.

One thing Jim has learned over the years is that once you position yourself in the research world, a lot of opportunities present themselves. He was approached by a publishing company to write this four-volume book and also was commissioned to write three essays for a book entitled The 100 Greatest Rock Bands of All Time. He’ll focus his efforts on Buddy Holly and The Crickets, The Beach Boys and The Ventures. From the list he was given, these were the three oldest bands that hadn’t been commissioned to other writ-ers. He thought it would be interesting to examine older bands since he’s working on a book that examines newer music.

In Jim’s opinion, there has been an increase in scholarly attention given to popular music and popular music literature, a concept that would have been unheard of in the earlier pop decades like the 1960s.

Enthusiastic Researchers

As educators and researchers, Mount Union faculty members don’t just teach from a textbook. Instead, they discuss real-life examples and incorporate their own interesting and relevant research into class discussions to show students how research plays an important role in solving today’s problems and understanding various concepts.

Dr. James “Jim” PeroneMargaret Morgan Ramsey Professor in Music and Professor of Music

Jim is truly an avid researcher and be-lieves there are many benefits to engaging in scholarship. It keeps him active in his field and up to date on what others are doing in the industry. Although Jim in-corporates his own research interests into the classroom, he encourages students to pursue their own interests through discussion and projects as well.

Education and Experience Jim graduated magna cum laude from Capital University, earning a Bachelor of Music degree in music education. He also earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in clarinet performance, a Master of Arts degree in music theory and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in music theory, all from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

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Get to Know Jim Hobbies and interestsI really like British cars. In fact, I own a 1973 Austin Mini Cooper and a 1978 Triumph Spitfire. I also like going to car shows with my wife and playing the guitar. I’ve always treated research as a hobby because it’s not stressful, and I really enjoy it. It bridges the gap between my career and hobby.

Favorite movieIt’s difficult to pin it down to one, but two I love watching and never get tired of are Fargo and The Spanish Prisoner.

Favorite bookFor fun, I enjoy reading biographies of musicians, books on musical genres and anything about musical activity in particular cities and states.

Favorite singer/bandMy favorite band would have to be the Beatles because I grew up listening to them when I was a child. I also like musicians who raise a lot of questions about identity like Morrissey, David Bowie, Melissa Etheridge and Lady Gaga.

What is one thing most people would be surprised to learn about you?I conduct research on popular music. I think a lot of people assume that, at the university level, music professors focus their time and efforts on researching classical music. I think it’s just a stereotype, but I do thoroughly enjoy researching popular music.

What is one thing you want to do or a place you’d like to visit?I’d like to visit Scotland. I’ve been to England and Wales, but never as far north as Scotland.

If you weren’t a professor, what would you be?From the time I was in high school, I knew I wanted to be involved in music and teaching in some way. I honestly can’t really see myself doing anything but teaching. I thought for a brief moment I wanted to be a math teacher, but my career path didn’t go that way. But if I had to choose, I’d want to be a full-time performing musician in some musical genre.

A lot of people assume that, at the university level, music professors focus their time and efforts on researching classical music. I think it’s just a stereotype, but I do thoroughly enjoy researching popular music.

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Prior to joining the faculty at Mount Union in 1994, Jim taught music courses at many institutions including the State Univer-sity of New York at Buffalo, Villa Maria College, Canisius College and Western New York Institute for the Arts in Education. He has published nearly a dozen books including The Words and Music of Prince; Songs of the Vietnam Conflict; Carole King: A Bio-Bibliography; and Mods, Rockers and the Music of the British Invasion.

Other Research Interests He is very interested in musical perception and how individuals respond to music on an emotional level. He’s even thinking about collaborating with a professor in psychology to conduct research on this topic. He also is interested in popular music, the role it plays on society and the different messages it delivers.

Current Courses Jim will teach Music Theory III, Music in American Life and an independent study section of History and Analysis of Western Music I this fall. In addition, he’s also teaching a First Year Seminar entitled Beyond the Beatles. Students in the course will learn about the economic and social factors in post World War II Britain that

helped lead to the development of British Invasion rock and roll. He’ll also teach about other performers and

their commercial, musical and cultural impact on the United States.

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Get to Know RonHobbies and interestsI really like NASCAR, coaching and playing soccer, cleaning cars and politics.

Favorite movieThis one is tough, but let’s go with Smokey and the

Bandit.

Favorite bookI don’t have a favorite book, but I do have a favorite author

– Vince Flynn.

Favorite singer/bandIf I had to choose one, it would probably be Elvis.

What is one thing most people would be surprised to learn about you?English wasn’t the first language I learned. It was actually Ger-man. I also was the first child in my family to be born in the United States.

What is one thing you want to do or a place you’d like to visit?I would like to teach in Germany for an entire year – pack up our stuff and take the whole family abroad.

If you weren’t a professor, what would you be?I would either be working in the computer field (in some shape or form) or in politics – though it would have to be an unelected position.

Dr. Ron MendelAssociate Professor of Human Performance and Sport Business and Director of the Exercise Science Program

Race Car DriversAs a society, we tend to define what a sport is, and from there we determine that those who play the sport are athletes. When it comes to NASCAR, let’s face it, most people don’t think of it as a sport. After all, the only things racecar drivers really do are sit in their cars and turn the wheel. But according to Ron, when it comes down to science, that simply isn’t the case.

Ron and a colleague from Ohio Northern University are currently conducting research to determine what types of stress race car drivers undergo during a race, all in an effort to prove that race car drivers are indeed athletes. They’ve developed an ear sensor that monitors an individual’s core temperature, which is currently in the testing phase.

Although the drivers aren’t running and jump-ing, they are undergoing stress that impacts their cardiovascular systems. They undergo thermal regulatory stress, especially during the hot summer months. When sitting in a close compacted area, wearing a full body suit and driving 200 miles per hour on a 120-degree track, it’s hard for the body to maintain a normal temperature. Respiration increases, body temperature is elevated and the driver’s cognitive function is altered.

According to Ron, you can debate the definition of an athlete, but you can’t debate the mental and physiological stress of a race car driver in action. Ron and his colleague will look at how the drivers are affected and, in turn, develop ways to help driv-ers adapt to the stress they undergo during a race, whether it involves train-ing, fluids, supplementation or nutrition.

Education and ExperienceRon earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a Master of Arts degree in education, both from Walsh University. He also earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in exercise physiology from Kent

State University. Prior to joining the faculty at Mount Union in 2004, Ron served as the laboratory director of the Ohio Institute of Health and Human Performance, co-editor in chief of the Interna-tional Society of Sports Nutrition Newsletter, researcher and dietary supplement industry consultant for ESN Consulting Inc. and sci-ence advisor of Twin Laboratories, Inc.

Other Research InterestsAside from NASCAR, Ron enjoys researching supplementation in sport, whether it is nutritional or with products that can be bought at a health store. Being an athlete himself, he also is inter-ested in how athletes can train and better adapt to their surround-ings.

Current CoursesThis fall, Ron is teaching Senior Research Thesis and Introduction to Exercise Science as well as working on other research projects.

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Dr. Kim RisleyAssociate Professor of Biology

Get to Know KimHobbies and interests My hobbies include spending time with family, nature photography, cooking, taking road trips and gardening. I enjoy watching the TV shows Fringe, Restaurant Impossible and Mysteries at the Museum.

Favorite movieSound of Music

Favorite bookI enjoy reading Frank Peretti and Alton Gansky novels.

Favorite singer/bandI listen to music whenever possible because it uplifts me. I have many favorite performers such as Newsboys, Casting Crowns, Mercy Me, TobyMac, Third Day and Jeremy Camp. I also enjoy listening to Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Luciano Pavarotti.

What is one thing most people would be surprised to learn about you?Most people might not know that I am interested in World War II events.

What is one thing you want to do or a place you’d like to visit?I would like to visit Yosemite National Park so I could hike and take nature photos.

If you weren’t a professor, what would you be?If I weren’t a professor, I would be a forensic scientist or a chef.

Microbiology ResearchFor Kim, the research process has a social aspect that is valuable to students. Researchers collaborate, share findings, challenge one another’s ideas and publish work for everyone to view — a pro-cess that requires a lot of interaction. It’s also valuable to research-ers and college professors like her. She spent this past semester on sabbatical researching vaccines and wound healing. During that time, she learned many techniques important in immunological research and was able to gain a better understanding of how to address research questions in immunology.

According to Kim, the opportunity for students to discover new things and contribute original work in a chosen field of study gives them a sense of accomplishment. Students in her labs investigate natural remedies to determine their effectiveness in preventing and eliminating bacterial biofilms, which are three-dimensional structures that small living organisms form on surfaces such as plaque on teeth or slime on river rocks.

In her labs, students have many opportunities to immerse them-selves in research. Research methods include using molecular tools to characterize virus protein interactions and using genom-ics and bioinformatics to analyze genes of viruses and bacteria.

Since research is what scientists do, Kim incorporates it throughout each course she teaches. Students discuss published research find-ings and current events, and they analyze classic and modern-day experiments to discover how and why research is performed. In addition, students in her upper-level biology courses work on origi-nal research projects, and many students undertake independent studies as well.

Education and ExperienceKim earned a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology from North Dakota State Uni-versity and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in microbiology and immunology from East Carolina University’s School of Medi-cine. Throughout her professional career,

she served as a graduate assistant at East Carolina University,

postdoctoral fel-low at Northwest-ern University’s

Feinberg School of Medicine and assistant professor at Hope College. She began teach-ing at Mount Union in 2004.

Other Research InterestsIn addition to the ongoing

research projects in the lab, Kim also is interested in starting projects in metagenomics, which is the study of genetic material from every biologi-cal agent/organism from a particular sample area. Some of her most recent research has been published in the Journal of Virology, Oncology Reports, Focus on Microbiology Edu-

cation, Microbe Library and GenBank. She also is submitting a manuscript to Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice.

Current CoursesThis fall, Kim is teaching The Unity of Life lab, Research and Microbiology.

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Get to Know Andrew Hobbies and interestsI play a lot of guitar, hard rock to be exact. I’m also a runner, love to cook and am passionate about music.

Favorite movieHow about three? Apocalypse Now, Babette’s Feast and

Crimes and Misdemeanors

Favorite bookDon DeLillo’s Underworld. Want to know what’s great about DeLillo? It’s in here. The novel’s opening description of New York Giant Bobby Thomson’s iconic 1951 home run is breathtaking.

Favorite singer/bandI like so many different genres of music. I really enjoy Greg Howe because he’s a versatile guitarist and takes the instrument to a whole new level. He can be hip and funky but with the sophistication of a jazz musician.

What is one thing most people would be surprised to learn about you?Deep down inside, I have immense respect for the New York Yankees.

What is one thing you want to do or a place you’d like to visit?I would like to visit the beaches in Australia, but I don’t know if I would come back.

If you weren’t a professor, what would you be?I love cooking, so I would want to be a line cook at a four-star French restaurant.

Dr. Andrew Price Dean of the Division of Arts and Humanities and Professor of English Writing Process Andrew has been researching the author Don DeLillo for as long as he can remember. He describes DeLillo as one of the top three contemporary American writers with a world-renowned repu-tation. The author is an amazing, globetrotting, cosmopolitan, Catholic-Italian guy from New York City who writes about the world from an astounding, fresh perspective. As with any great writer, Andrew is interested in learning more about how DeLillo’s novels evolved, what his creative process is like and how his stories came to be. The author rarely gives interviews or opens up about his work, so learning more about DeLillo has great appeal to Andrew. While he’s done a fair amount of work on DeLillo’s novels, his work thus far has relied solely on his works as they are published without the benefit of looking at the ways in which personal and histori-cal events have shaped his works during the writing process. Andrew is eager to find out more about the author.

This spring, Andrew will finally get his wish. He’ll be heading south to visit the Harry Ran-som Humanities Center at the University of Texas at Austin, where he’ll have the opportunity to examine firsthand an archive of DeLillo’s work. While on sabbatical, he’ll dig deeper into DeLillo’s writing. By examin-ing the author’s notes, newspaper clippings, letters, correspondence and drafts, Andrew will get a better understanding of what DeLillo was thinking, doing and writing during the process of crafting his novels.

Andrew has no idea what to expect, but he’s excited to get back into the swing of research. This is Andrew’s third research-based sabbatical, but his first time conducting archival research on DeLillo. Research for him is a way to keep fresh and find new ways to teach literature. He wants to find a way to present information in a new form, just like DeLillo does in his own work.

Education and Experience Andrew graduated from St. Anselm College, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He also earned Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees, both in English, from the University of Notre Dame. His disserta-tion focused on The Entropic Imagination in Twentieth-Century American Fiction: A Case for Don DeLillo.

Prior to joining the faculty at Mount Union in 1990, he was a teaching assistant at the University of Notre Dame and an English instructor at Western Michigan University.

Other Research Interests A lot of the writing that Andrew researches and teaches focuses on social topics such as politics, gender studies and culture. He’s interested in having students think about these issues in a differ-ent way so that they can see both themselves and the world in finer terms. He’s been so fascinated with gender in Europe that he taught a gender in contemporary Europe course last summer in Madrid, Spain. In the future, he would like to conduct research that looks globally at the intersections of gender, human rights and literature.

Current CoursesIn addition to Andrew’s administrative duties, he’ll be

teaching Introduction to Gender Studies and Literature and Human Rights this fall.

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Dr. Kristine TurkoAssociate Professor of PsychologyPreparing Future Autism Practitioners Approximately one in 88 children has been identified with an autism spectrum disorder, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Autism and Development Disabilities Monitoring Network. This number has increased dra-matically over the last 10 years. With the increase in diagnoses, it’s harder to staff centers with people who are well trained to conduct research and provide treatment and education for those with au-tism spectrum disorders. Kristine explained that autism is complex, and each child with autism is different, but the main characteris-tics include impaired communication and social interaction and restricted and/or repetitive behavior.

Kristine recognized the growing need for well-trained clinicians that accompanies the increase in diagnoses and developed the Outreach for Autism at Mount (OAM) Internship Program in 2007. This program gives students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with individuals affected by autism. Students apply for the program, and after a highly-selective admission pro-cess and extensive training, are placed with regional center-based autism education facilities such as the Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism in Cleveland, OH and the The Golden Key Center for Excep-tional Children in Canton, OH. Through the program, students help conduct research, provide treatment and help local families by serving as in-home tutors to children with autism.

She will be spending next fall on sabbatical, researching how communities can better facilitate autism treatment through more

effective programs and well-trained clinicians. She knows how important it is now and in the future to have more behavior inter-vention specialists and hopes to gain a better understanding for the best practices and educational preparation needed to succeed in the field.

Her primary area of focus will be investigating adult autism research and treatment. According to Kristine, the adult autism population has been largely overlooked. To date, most research has focused on examining physiological anomalies and little attention has been given to applied research such as evidence-based treatment protocols. A large number of people with autism will enter adulthood in the coming years, and she wants to make sure Mount Union students are prepared to work with this population.

Education and Experience Kristine earned a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Drexel University. She also earned Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees, both in cognitive psychology, from Lehigh University. Before coming to Mount Union in 2006, she served as an assistant visiting professor at Lafayette Col-lege and an adjunct profes-sor at Lehigh University. She also conducted research at the Moss Rehabilitation Re-search Institute and McNeil Consumer Products.

Other Research Interests Aside from autism, she is interested in multitasking and how it affects memory and attention.

Current Courses Although Kristine will spend next fall researching adult autism, she typically teaches Cognitive Psychol-ogy, Research Methods and Statistics, Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders and Introduction to Psychology.

Get to Know Kristine Hobbies and interestsAnything outside – I love swimming and kayaking.

Favorite movieI’m not one to watch movies. I’d prefer to just listen to music.

Favorite bookThe Language Instinct by Steven Pinker.

Favorite singer/bandHands down, Prince.

What is one thing most people would be surprised to learn about you?I didn’t know I wanted to be a professor or a psychologist until I was in college.

What is one thing you want to do or a place you’d like to visit?I’m teaching for a month in Bilbao, Spain next summer and looking forward to the adventure with my family.

If you weren’t a professor, what would you be?I would probably be a research scientist.

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Get to Know Helen Hobbies and interestsTraveling, culture and language

Favorite movieI don’t have a favorite movie, but I like to watch anything that is a drama.

Favorite bookI might be an engineer, but I like to read business books. My favorites are Thick Face, Black Heart: The Warrior Philosophy for Conquering the Challenges of Business and Life by Chin-Ning Chu and the Art of War by Sun Tzu.

Favorite singer/bandI like to listen to music, but I don’t have a favorite singer or band. My favorite genre would have to be classical. I also like listening to opera.

What is one thing most people would be surprised to learn about you?I’m from Papua New Guinea, a country in the South Pacific. The country is linguistically diverse with around 820 different languages, and I speak two of those languages. I’m also a former track star for Papua New Guinea. I ran the 100 meter, 200 meter and 400 meter. My best time in the 400 meter was around 56/57 seconds. The highlight of my running career was leading the 4 x 100 women’s relay team back in 1999 in Guam to break the country’s national record. The record that my team set stood for about eight years. In addition, aside from English, I also can speak three other languages.

What is one thing you want to do or a place you’d like to visit?I’ve always wanted to climb Mount Everest. I hope that someday I’ll get to do that. I also would like to do an ultra-marathon race across the Sahara or one of the world’s four deserts.

If you weren’t a professor, what would you be?I would definitely be in the political arena, either as a diplomat or a political figure specializing in international relations. I’ve always looked up to and admired individuals like Madeleine Albright, Margaret Thatcher and Hillary Clinton. And, if I weren’t in the political arena, I would be running my own company.

Dr. Helen MugaAssistant Professor of Civil Engineering

Wastewater TreatmentOn a trip to Costa Rica in 2011, Helen came across a greywater treatment project by the Organization for Tropical Studies. One of the primary reasons for going on this trip was to explore fu-ture possible engineering projects for her students to pursue as a design and/or research project that would provide an international perspective.

Greywater is wastewater generated from household activities such as washing dishes, doing laundry and bathing. It can be recycled and reused on-site for uses like landscape irrigation, agriculture and aquifer recharge. On a global scale, the recycle and reuse of greywater in water scarce countries of Africa and the Middle-East and in urban slums is an option for addressing increased water demands. A greywater treatment system, which is what Helen will be designing this summer, would treat the wastewater from the re-search cabins (except toilet water) at the Wilson Botanical Gardens in Costa Rica.

There are several systems that can be used to treat greywater – la-goon, an upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (UASB) reactor and slow sand filtration/biofiltration. These systems can be used individually or as an integrated system (more than one system). For this sum-

mer’s project, the main focus will be evaluating the three options (individually and as an integrated system) and determining which is the most effective system(s). This will be followed by the design of the system(s). Since the system(s) will be utilized in a develop-ing country like Costa Rica, the cost, ease of use and maintenance will be important factors in the decision process.

Helen is truly passionate about exposing students to research ear-ly in their undergraduate careers, which is why she incorporates research projects into every course she teaches. She likes to give her students international exposure and the opportunity to work on projects. In fact, Helen brought one of her freshman students, Alexandra Scala, to Costa Rica this summer to work under her guidance on the greywater treatment project. She’s also a firm be-liever in class trips because students always wonder how concepts or methods taught in the classroom can be applied to real-world situations. Field trips to different facilities in and around the Alli-ance community further expose students to the engineering field, and they show them how engineering applies to everyday life.

She wants to be on the cutting edge of what’s happening in today’s society. Helen stays up to date by conducting her own research, reading countless research studies and talking with pro-

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Faculty Expert Wrap-Up 

For past features on the following faculty members, visit www.mountunion.edu/ magazine.

A Different Way to LearnDr. Melissa Askren Edgehouse ‘99 Assistant Professor of Education

From One Creative Outlet to the Next Joel CollinsProfessor of Art

Service-Learning in the Literature ClassroomDr. Michelle Collins-SibleyProfessor of English

Teaching Chemistry Through CookingDr. Jeff DravesProfessor of Chemistry and Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Glowing in the DarkDr. Leonard EppProfessor of Biology

Masculinity in the BibleDr. Susan HaddoxAssistant Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Effects of Obesity on EarningsDr. Xiaoshu HanAssistant Professor of Economics, Accounting and Business Administration

The New BullyingDr. Kathleen Piker-KingProfessor of Sociology and Chair of the Department of SociologyDr. Sarah TorokAssistant Professor of Psychology

Studying and Conducting Research Around the WorldDr. Santosh SahaProfessor of History

fessionals all over the world. She hopes this international project will be the stepping stone to many more international projects and collaborations.

Education and ExperienceHelen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from the University of Papua New Guinea and a Master of Science degree in chemical engineering from Curtin University of Technology. She also earned both master’s and doctoral degrees in environmen-tal engineering from Michigan Technological University. Prior to joining the Mount Union faculty in 2010, she was a postdoctoral research scholar in the department of civil and environmental en-gineering at the University of South Florida. In addition to her cur-rent research, she’s co-editing a book titled Cases on the Diffusion

and Adoption of Sustainable Development Practices that is expected to be published

in January 2013.

Other Research InterestsShe is interested in the diffusion and adoption of technologies and prac-

tices that address sustainability. Helen also is interested in

low-cost water and waste-water treatments and

alternative energy systems that can

be used at a household level in developing

countries.

Current CoursesThis fall, Helen will

teach Environmental Engi-neering, a course that will intro-

duce civil engineering majors to water and wastewater treatment and design, noise pollution sys-tems and hazardous waste man-agement. As part of this course, her class will work closely on a water treatment project with the City of Alliance’s drinking water fa-cility. She also will iron out details for the International Engineering Field Experience course that will be offered in spring 2013.

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PHILANTHROPY

Responsible Citizenship

Being kind to your neighbor. Volunteering at a soup kitchen. Exercising your right to vote. Donating to a worthy cause. Finding the cure for a deadly disease. Walking to work. These are all possible answers to the posed question of “What is responsible citizenship?” At Mount Union, it’s the University’s mission to prepare students to become responsible citizens by teaching them to put others and their community’s needs above their own.

Meet a group of alumni and current students who use their own talents and abilities to demonstrate responsible citizenship on a daily basis.

COMMUNITY SERVICERESEA

RCHPUBLIC SERVICE

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE

Molly Mehling ‘00Assistant Professor of Ecology and Sustainability, Chatham University

Molly Mehling chose her vocation based on work that allowed her to study science with a purpose. The ecology and sustainability professor is working to develop a new sustainability program at Chatham University. Her re-search focuses on how aquatic ecosystems work and how they are affected by human activities. In addition to teaching and research, Molly is involved with the North American Nature Photography Association, the Ecologi-cal Society of America and the Society of Environmental Toxicology and

Chemistry. For her, being a responsible citizen means not just studying science, but communicating her findings to

others as well.

“Being a responsible citizen is thinking carefully about the implications of your actions or your work and being active. I put a lot of thought into my

career and the societal implications of that. Putting into practice those sustainable principles and being

active in my community is very important.”

Jeff Jakmides ‘74Attorney at Law

When Jeff Jakmides was a student at Mount Union, he participated in a program that allowed students to volunteer at the Alliance Municipal Court. This experience exposed him to the court system and provided numerous networking opportu-nities. Today, as an attorney, Jeff works to help individuals solve their problems in the legal system.

“There’s a great deal of satisfaction that comes with helping people solve prob-lems. A rewarding aspect of what I do is getting to see some good results and be-ing able to help people along the way.”

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Violet (Bica ’44) Ross Former Teacher and School Psychologist, Alliance and Shaker Heights City School Districts Vi Ross has always understood the importance of giving back financially, even at a young age. Immediately after she graduated from Mount Union, her brother helped her develop a monthly budget that included charitable giving. When talking with college students, Vi likes to put things in perspective by asking them to look around and appreciate the top-notch facilities, cutting-edge technology, knowledgeable faculty and much-needed scholarships that they are fortunate to have at their fingertips. She reminds them that alumni and friends of the institution help fund these exceptional offerings with financial support, and when the time comes, they should also support the University so that future students can receive a similar extraordinary educational experi-

ence. Vi practices what she teaches and is certainly leading by example. She and her late husband, Clay, helped fund Bica-Ross Residence Hall on Mount Union’s campus and Bica-Ross Hall at Washington & Jefferson College. Vi also

recently sponsored an educational video series at University Hospitals and supports Kent State’s school psychol-ogy program, where she earned a master’s degree. She supports organizations that are close to her heart to ensure that their financial strength and educational mission carry on long into the future.

“I don’t support causes so I can be recognized. I don’t do it for the fame or because I want something in return. Instead, I give because I can and I want to help others. I want to make a difference in peoples’ lives

while at the same time encouraging and inspiring others to do the same.”

Citizenship

Julie Jakmides ‘14Council Member, City of Alliance

Junior Julie Jakmides of Alliance, OH has found many networking opportunities through the Mount Union community. In addition to going to school and working at local restaurant and candy shop Heggy’s, Julie serves on Alliance City Council and interns for Alliance Municipal Court Judge Robert Lavery.

“Feeling connected to your community is the number one benefit of being socially responsible. We live in a global society. Everybody is con-nected no matter where you are, and you can’t get by being ignorant. Being socially responsible is absolutely imperative if you want to do something productive with your life.”

Ed Hall ‘72Professor, University of Kentucky Medical Center

Ed Hall believes in the importance of using one’s talents to benefit mankind. For Ed, this means trying to find the truth in what he’s re-searching and conveying the validity of his research to other scientists. His research focuses on discovering drug treatments that can be given soon after brain or spinal cord injuries to reduce damage and improve neurological recovery. He also teaches an adult Sunday school class and has been involved in various community activities over the years.

“Social responsibility helps build your self esteem. Whenever I’ve had a down period in my life, it was because I felt like I wasn’t using my God-given talents. It leads to feeling unfulfilled. I’ve always had a desire to have a positive impact on mankind as well as on my family and community.”

Paul Welch ‘62Former Elementary Principal, Field Local Schools

A college speech course with Dr. Patterson is what got

Paul Welch interested in helping the disabled. While volunteering three days a week at a local church in Alliance, OH, Paul became close with a child named Phillip who had cerebral palsy. He remembers watching Phillip practice writing his own name because it took him nearly five minutes to finish. It was hardly legible, but Phillip was extremely proud. It was at that moment that Paul made up his mind that he wanted to be someone who served, rather than being served. Today, Paul and his wife, Patricia, volunteer with Joni and Friends, a Christian-based ministry dedicated to helping people who are affected by disabilities around the world. He and Patricia have traveled to El Salvador and Honduras with Joni and Friends, delivering wheelchairs, walkers, canes and crutches to disabled individuals. They also are involved in the Joni and Friends retreats, fun-filled camps for disabled families.

“For me, responsible citizenship is being a servant of God. It’s reaching out and helping those in need. It’s about putting someone else’s needs above your own. When I lay my head on the pillow at night, I know that I have found the joy that God talks about. A lot of us are search-ing for happiness, but I think that’s different than joy. Joy is the feeling you get when amaz-ing and impactful things happen when people come together for a common good.”

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Carolyn Ch’ng ‘12Economics Graduate Student, Duke University

During her time as a student at Mount Union, Carolyn Ch’ng found several opportunities to participate in activities that allowed her to give back. The Alliance community and members of Union Avenue United Methodist Church exposed her to her first real-world experience in community service-based projects, which she had never experienced in Malaysia, her home country. While at the University of Mount Union, Carolyn participated in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and went on a service-learning trip to El Salvador with Dr. Steve Kramer’s social responsibility class. She also presented her study on the effects of Asian ownership on the profitability of U.S. small businesses at the 2011 Society for the Advancement of Management’s International Business Conference.

“I enjoy being in a position to help others. It brings meaning to your life being able to help people and make the world a better place. People want to do good things, so when you get the chance to give back, you feel good about yourself and the people you are helping.”

Connie (Snode ’70) and John ’71 FlynnFormer EducatorOwner and Attorney, Flynn Keith & Flynn

Connie and John Flynn’s parents set an example early on of loving support, a strong work ethic and commitment to community ser-vice. They live and breathe these values on a daily basis and find great satisfaction in helping oth-ers. After John graduated from law school, they packed up and moved to John’s hometown of Kent, OH, the place where they raised a family and continue to raise their family today. The Flynn’s were actively involved in the community right from the start. Practicing law in Kent has offered John the op-portunity to serve as the president of the Kent Rotary Club, trustee of the Robinson Memorial Hospital Foundation and member of the Kent Board of Education for 20 years, among other community ac-tivities. Connie, who was a teacher for West Jefferson Local Schools and Ravenna City Schools, served many years as a board member of Family & Community Services, a social service agency in Portage County. She also was involved in many school-related and commu-nity activities while raising three sons. Two of their sons went on to become lawyers, and all three are very active in their communities.

“Although we as a society equate success with how much money someone makes, that is not the meaning of success. It truly is what you have done for others, and the satisfac-tion one has in watching their children grow and become caring and responsible individ-uals satisfied with their lives.”

Brian Sheetz ‘87Executive Director, East Ohio United Methodist Foundation The willingness to do what’s right for the greater good. Putting others and your community’s needs above your own. The opposite of selfish-ness. These are all Brian Sheetz’s definitions of responsible citizen-ship. Brian attended Mount Union before social responsibility became part of the culture on campus, but this is a change he is very happy to see. Today, he’s in a role where he helps others give back.

“I don’t need to encourage today’s students to be responsible citizens because they’ve already got it figured out. Instead, I encourage people my age to take a few lessons from today’s generation about what it means to give back. There are far more youth service-oriented trips than there are for adults. Students

are inspiring, socially aware

and genuinely a giving group. We can learn a lot from them.”

Michael Greiner ‘02Property Manager,

Mount Union’s Huston-

Brumbaugh Nature Center

Michael Greiner believes a respon-

sible citizen should be involved in his or

her community, and he truly practices what he preaches. He serves on several commissions for the City of Alliance, supporting the Main Street renovation and the Alliance Farmers’ Market. Michael also serves on the Shade Tree Commission and the Green Commission for the City of Alliance. In addition, he is always look-ing for green initiatives to put in place at the Nature Center.

“Being socially responsible helps you keep a perspective on what’s hap-pening in your community. It helps you be an informed person with re-gard to what’s happening – not just for yourself, but for the community as well.”

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Rebecca Hill-Dickey ‘12Seventh Grade Science Teacher, Alliance Middle School

Mount Union certainly prepared Rebecca Hill-Dickey to help others by providing a multitude of service opportunities and teaching her the value of giving back to the community. As a middle childhood education major and Regula Scholar, she was exposed to people of all ages and backgrounds, which made her genuinely appreciate the unique differences of others. She learned that the best way to effectively serve others is to get to know them on a personal level. Rebecca is leading the way as a responsible citizen. In fact, she was recently recognized as one of the 10 Ohio students to receive the Charles J. Ping Award. The award, presented by Ohio Campus Com-pact, recognizes undergraduate students who exhibit outstanding leadership in their community service endeavors, both on their campuses and within their communities.

“Being a responsible citizen means making choices in life that are considerate of others around you, our society, our environment and our future. It is our choices in life that make a difference. We can choose to help others or choose to walk away. We can choose to be peacemakers, positive role models and leaders. We

can choose to make a positive impact in the world.”

William “Bill” Gough ‘71Senior Geologist and Vice President, Moody and Associations

For Bill Gough, daily interaction with many of his firm’s 120 employees is an opportunity to impart the positive benefits of his educational, work and life experience. This approach also carries over to professional and service organizations of which he

has been a member. Bill has served on the board of directors of the Penn-

sylvania Council of Professional Geologists and the American Waterworks Association. He also has been a member of Rotary and Kiwanis. Bill is al-ways looking for ways to use

his experience to help others.

“Being socially responsible provides continuous guidance in my

every day life and hopefully imparts a positive influence on the lives of those with whom I work and interact.”

Philip Kiko ‘73Staff Director/General Counsel, Committee on House Administration, U.S. House of Representatives

Citizenship carries with it both rights and responsibilities and is both a burden and a privilege, according to Philip Kiko, who is serving his third tour on Capitol Hill. He strives each day to be engaged wherever he sees a need. He and his wife, Colleen, have been active in their children’s schools with sports activities and Boy and Girl scouts. Philip was recently elected lay director for the Cursillo Lay Evangelization Movement in the Diocese of Arlington. He recalls a quote from Ronald Reagan that helps him remember why he stays engaged: “While a constitution may set forth rights and liberties, only citizens can maintain and guarantee those freedoms. Active and informed citizenship is not just a right; it’s a duty.”

“Many members of Congress who were elected to the House of Representatives two years ago ran for office because they thought Washington was out of touch with the American people — that is responsible citizenship: seeing a need and stepping in to serve your country in whatever way will meet that need. Good citizenship takes many, many different forms, but it is always essential to be aware of what is happening and to engage accordingly.”

Vanita (Bauknight ’63) OelschlagerAssistant to the President, Oak Associates and Children’s Book Author

For Vanita Oelschlager, being a responsible citizen means giving back in everything she does. She and her hus-band, Jim, help by giving back to Akron Children’s Hospital and the University of Akron’s scholarship program.

In addition, they oversee the Oak Clinic for Multiple Sclerosis in Green, OH, which takes care of multiple sclero-sis patients with financial hardships and the Oelschlager Summer Leadership Institute, which works with students

who don’t have the means to go to college. The Oelschlagers also started an adoption clinic at Akron Children’s Hospital that helps provide care for children adopted from foreign countries. Vanita’s true passion, however, is writing. The retired school teacher has written more than 20 children’s books focused on teaching children about a variety of helpful topics. She gives 10%, or the net profit from each book, to charity. In addition, the Oelschlagers have been longtime supporters of Mount Union and named Bracy Hall of Science in honor of Dr. Carl C. Bracy, the sixth president of Mount Union.

“Whatever I do, I try to give back. If we all helped out where we lived, everybody would be taken care of. If I didn’t make it an-other year, I’d know I’ve given something back to the world that’s taken good care of me. It makes me feel like I’m not just taking up space here – I’m making a difference.”

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Carol Brown ‘61Psychiatrist

Throughout her adventure-filled life, Carol Brown has found numerous ways to be a responsible citizen. The Hawaii resident is led by her Christian faith, the Bible, the Con-stitution and the Bill of Rights. From a young age, she was taught to think and act responsibly and to solve problems. This outlook led to her working as a researcher for Standard Oil of Ohio where she studied fuel additives to keep engines clean, as a plant pathologist-micro-biologist and as a physician for nearly 40 years. Carol also is working with Mount Union students on a study of the health-care system. She is active with the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons, is a member of the American Medi-cal Association, helps many Catholic charities, is involved with Unity Church of Kansas City and is a chaplain at Mokuaikua, the oldest Congregational Church on the Hawaiian islands.

“It’s important for me to continue to give back so that oth-ers of like mind will do the same. When you act responsibly, you experience a clear conscience and a clean heart. It is the root of happiness, of knowing that when you die your life has been well lived.”

Rev. Dr. Kenneth W. Chalker ’71Senior Pastor, University Circle United Methodist Church

For Rev. Dr. Kenneth W. Chalker, the ben-efits of being socially responsible are being satisfied with the fact that life is never boring. Kenneth doesn’t think about how to demonstrate responsible citizen-ship. He hopes that in the course of his daily life’s actions, others judge those actions to be an example of responsible citizenship. Kenneth is dedicated and committed to revitalizing downtown Cleveland, the city he calls home and where the community mem-bers he calls family live.

“If today’s students are not involved in responsible citizenship, each uninvolved person increases the opportunity for chaos to advance, for social broken-ness to threaten the very future of the republic and for self-centeredness to result in a meaningless, selfish life.”

Alan Harold ‘98Auditor, Stark County

For Stark County Auditor Alan Harold, the importance of responsible citizenship was instilled in him from a young age through his family and involvement with Boy Scouts and church activities. In addition to working in the public sector, Alan gives back by serving on the boards of the United Way and Boy Scouts of America. As auditor, he strives to give excellent customer service and to be fair and accurate in dealing with the public.

“Like any volunteer or community service opportunity, a lot of times the giver gets more out of the experience than the end user. There’s a sense of satisfaction and pride when you hold a position of public trust, and the public feels good about the job you do for them.”

Marcus Williams ‘12Financial Planner, Legend Financial Services, LLC

To Marcus Williams, responsible citizenship is truly a lifestyle. It comes through in every aspect of his life – career, social, community and personal values. In return, he receives the satisfaction of knowing he made a difference in the lives of others. When he was senior class president, he encouraged his peers to be philan-thropic by giving their freshman deposits to help fund a student-centered project at Mount Union. The senior class voted, and collectively decided to support the addition of two recreational court areas (basketball and sand volleyball) in the northern quad formed by Shields Residence Hall and Bica-Ross Residence Hall. Through-out this process, he educated members of the senior class about the importance of giving back so that future generations may have the same exceptional opportunities as they did at the University. Marcus has found comfort in knowing he picked the right profession – helping people manage their money. Providing families with sound financial advice that will help change their lives for the better is certainly his calling.

“For me, the benefits of being socially responsible are primarily internal. It’s a good feeling when you have done something that positively influences those around you. It’s a feeling that you know you have positively impacted someone else’s life who may never have the chance to repay you. If each of us put forth a little of our time, we can achieve great things.”

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Zak Suhar ‘13Senior Spanish and Business Management Major, University of Mount Union

Senior Zak Suhar has made the most of his opportunities to be a responsible citizen while at Mount Union. During his freshman year, a new environmental studies major and minor were offered, and Zak quickly picked up a minor. He serves on the Sustainability Management Advisory Committee (SMAC) as a student representative and recently completed a semester studying abroad in Spain. Through classes and work on the

SMAC, Zak has learned how to serve others and create a more ecologically sound environment in which to live.

“It’s neat to see how small things can really go a long way, and how a difference can be made within a community. Responsible citizenship also helps cultivate leadership and interpersonal and communication skills. Citizenship connects you not only to a local community but to a global community as well.”

Harold Hall ‘49 Former Educator, Marlington Local Schools andRetired Director of International Programs, University of Mount Union

As someone who has worked in the field of education for more than 30 years, Harold Hall knows a thing or two about giving back without expecting a material reward in return. He’s directed YMCA youth camps, served as the crew chief on mul-tiple Habitat for Humanity projects, delivered hot meals to elderly citizens through the Meals on Wheels pro-gram, sat on the Canton, OH YMCA board and volunteered his time and talents to numerous community projects. However, his most significant community service project was help-ing to establish the Alliance Neigh-borhood Center in Alliance, OH nearly 12 years ago. Harold and a group of community members saw a need in the Alliance community to have a family-friendly center in town that offered programs, activities, services and support systems. With hard work, a lot of fund raising and support, the city’s need quickly became a reality.

“Being an active participant in my community and helping those who are less fortunate gives me a

sense of personal well being and a feel-

ing of self worth knowing I’m making a dif-ference in other peoples’ lives.”

Kate Fortney ‘09President, e.luminate creative group

Kate Fortney describes giving back and volunteering as an addiction – once you start, you can’t stop. Her parents raised her and her sisters to see the value of being a leader in their neighborhood and giving back to those who are less fortunate. While transitioning from high school to college, Kate continued to be service oriented and quickly became a leader on campus. She immediately started volunteering with her sorority sisters of Alpha Delta Pi at local events and nationally with the Ronald McDonald House Charities. She also had the honor of bringing Up ‘til Dawn, a student-led, student-run philanthropic fund-raising program benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, to Mount Union’s campus in 2009. This event has raised more than $250,000 to help fund children’s cancer research and treatment. Today, Kate continues to give back. A portion of all attendees’ entry fees at her company-sponsored events is put directly into the hands of a non-profit organization in Chicago, IL.

“Everyone can demonstrate responsible citizenship because there are so many ways to get involved in the community. What works best for me is combining what I am passionate about with volunteering. It gives me a nice variety of ways to stay involved in my community. I serve on young professional boards, volunteer with after school programs, work closely with the Best Buddies Program and make charitable donations to nonprofits when I can. Giving back is truly rewarding and inspiring.”

Alex Zumbar ‘92Treasurer, Stark County

To Alex Zumbar, being a responsible citizen means assisting others in need, working to improve one’s community and being involved. As Stark County treasurer, Alex has many op-portunities to work for the best interests of the communities he serves. He believes honesty, hard work, good judgment, attention to detail and an ability to work with others are traits that help demonstrate respon-sible citizenship.

“My upbringing, my church and my education at Mount Union taught me to as-sist people who could use some help. We are obligated to help those who cannot help themselves. I have found that helping with a cheerful spirit will often help to build character and help one lead a more fulfilling life.”

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CLASS notes

COUNCIL message

Class Notes to be included in Issue IV, 2012 of Mount Union Magazine must be received before October 31, 2012.

Material for Class Notes is obtained from the “Update” form at the end of the Mount Union Magazine or online and news passed along from alumni to the offices of Alumni Relations and University Activities, Advancement and The Mount Union Fund. Notices sent by the Post Office are not printed in Class Notes.

Mount Union alumni are chang-ing the world. We are making an impact and are committed to living responsibly. We are leading companies, families and communities with integrity and a spirit that is at the heart of what it means to be a Purple Raider. We believe that service both around the world and in our own

backyard is what it is all about. I applaud not only those listed in this edition of the magazine, but all of our alumni. Your continued service to Mount Union and beyond truly makes a difference to our students and to the world.

I look forward to seeing you all at Homecoming and Alumni Weekend 2012 on Saturday, October 13.

Aaron Swartz ’00 Alumni Association President

1995Ann (Liotta) and Michael Aquillo announce the birth of a daughter, Sophia Ann, on March 25, 2011. Ann is the director of government relations for Scotts Miracle-Gro. They reside at 406 Clydesdale Way, Marysville, OH 43040.

Charity (Phillips) Snyder is the university advising director at Kent State University. She resides at 8307 N. Thornham Cr. NW, North Canton, OH 44720.

1996Amity Hartmann and Joshua Schlicher were married October 15, 2011. Members of the wedding party included Amanda (Hardy ’97) Silfani, Brett Hartmann ’99, Amber Nile ’99 and Tami (Poto ‘98) Carper.

Michael and Kelley Wenderfer are the parents of Ryann, 6. Michael was recently promoted from regional sales manager to gen-eral manager of sales of the Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation. They reside at 16008 Loneoak View Dr., Lithia, FL 33547.

1997L. Jean Burch and Heather Little announce the birth of a daughter, Kalynn Mackenzie, on September 9, 2011. L. Jean is the project man-ager for Chicago Scenic Studios. They reside at 2160 Lapine St., Portage, IN 46368.

Ryan and Marika Fry announce the birth of a daughter, Ragan Marcia, on October 4, 2011, who joins sibling Keegan, 2.

Brian and Stephanie Wervey an-nounce the birth of a son, Jackson Thomas, on April 3, 2011 who joins sibling Olivia, 3.

Jessica Williamson and Gary Bender were married June 2, 2012.

1998Daniel and Sarah Benner an-nounce the birth of a son, Kent Carter, on September 19, 2011.

Jay and Rachel (Garnes ’00) Hays announce the birth of a daughter, Reese Ann, on May 9, 2011 who joins sibling Samuel. Jay earned a master’s degree in sociology from Kent State University and is currently working on a doctoral degree. Rachel is the administrator at St. Luke Lutheran Community-Minerva.

1999Elizabeth (Shively) and Joseph Boatwright announce the birth of a daughter, Julia Durham, on February 23, 2011 who joins sibling Kathleen, 2. Elizabeth is an attorney at Brennan, Manna & Diamond, and Joseph is an attorney at Giffen & Kaminski.

Charles “CJ” Harkness is the director of campus diversity affairs at Baldwin Wallace University.

Dr. Elizabeth (Sacksteder) and Jason LaClair are the parents of McKenna, 4. They reside at 43025 Demerrit St., Chantilly, VA 20152.

Nichole (Huebner) and Richard ’96 Lobdell announce the birth of a daughter, Rose, on February 16, 2012.

Rev. David MacDonald received the 2010 Bishop James S. Thomas Leadership Award from the East Ohio Chapter of the Methodist Federation for Social Action. He is the chaplain at Ohio Northern University.

Daniel Parker announces the birth of a son, Evan Christopher, on December 14, 2011.

Ed and Andrea Pollock are the parents of Colten, 3 and Landen, 1. They are both teachers in Mentor Schools.

Gregory Walker and Erica (Wil-liamson ’01) announce the birth of a son, Elliot Christian, on December 27, 2011 who joins siblings Josiah, 8 and Samuel, 4. Gregory earned a Master of Education degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. They reside at 925 Washington Ave., Louisville, OH 44641.

Jennifer (Sargent) and Keith Yonally announce the birth of a daughter, Marissa Sky, on Novem-ber 27, 2011 who joins siblings Jocelyn and Zack.

2000Andrea (Doyle) and Chad Gay-hart announce the birth of a son, Tyler, on September 12, 2011 who joins sibling Trevor, 2.

Bethany (Peel) Juncker is the head of youth services and director of community educational outreach at the Kingsville Public Library. She can be reached at P.O. Box 57, Kingsville, OH 44048.

David ’00 and Andrea Kaufmann announce the birth of a daughter, Olivia Mercedes, on November 16, 2011. They reside in Hilliard, OH.

Martha (Powers) and Michael Leskauskas announce the birth of a daughter, Sophie Mae, on May 19, 2011. Martha is a logistics planning analyst for Caterpillar Inc. They reside at 219 Alexis St., Plano, IL 60545.

Becky (Taussig) and Troy Lybarger announce the birth of a son, Jacob Cole, on September 22, 2011 who joins sibling Addison, 2.

Maureen (Mudra) and Paul Mor-reale announce the birth of a son, Connor Patrick, on February 14, 2012 who joins sibling Brendan, 5. Maureen is the communica-tions manager at The Lubrizol Corporation, and Paul is a senior benefits analyst at Westfield Group. They reside at 3438 Elm Brook Dr., Broadview Heights, OH 44147.

Kara (Presto) Shadeed is an ac-countant IV in the cash manage-ment department of Progressive Casualty Insurance Company.

1951Richard and Carol McFall reside at 6832 Mahoning Ave., Alliance, OH 44601. She is the author of two children’s ebooks – Granny’s Baskets: From the Valley of Singing Crystals and And What Not.

1953William Trask retired after 24 years serving as the supervisor of security at the Timken Museum of Art. He resides at 8055 Haven Dr., Lemon Grove, CA 91945.

1958Rev. Dr. James K. Smith Sr. is a parish associate for pastoral care at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Mt. Lebanon, PA. In addition, the congregation recognized Jim in January in honor of 50 years in the ordained ministry of The Presbyte-rian Church.

Channel Islands, and she is the director of admissions at Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science. Gregory received the Scott Goodnight Award for outstanding performance as a vice president for student affairs by NASPA.

1977Patty (Crowell) and Jim Sopko re-side at 19340 Whispering Pines Cir., Strongsville, OH 44136. He is a sales rep at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco.

1981Dean Brumbaugh is the senior vice president of sales and market-ing at Reagents.

1982Michael Gallina is the director of outreach and organizational development of AultCare Health Network. He previously served as superintendent of North Canton City Schools.

Reverdy Sishel is a writer, histo-rian and jazz musician. He resides at 3380 N. Dickerson St., Arlington, VA 22207.

1985Diane (Flowers) Coury earned a license to teach kindergarten through grade three in the state of Ohio in December from Baldwin-Wallace College.

Randy and Chargelen Gluck an-nounce the birth of a son, Jonah Edward Luna, on November 18, 2011.

1991Todd Thombs was named the 2011 Teacher of the Year for the Chagrin Falls Exempted Village School District.

1993Onnaliesa L. Chaney-Wright was named the 2011 winner of SoCal Sales and Marketing Council for New Home Sales and the 2011 winner of National Sales and Mar-keting Council Silver Award New Home Sales.

Shawna (Erb) L’Italien received the Ohio State Bar Foundation’s State-wide Community Service Award for Attorneys 40 & Under.

1994Keith C. Packard was recently elected as a councilman for the City of Lyndhurst, OH. He also became an ordained minister in 2011. Keith is a technology coach for the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network – Northern Ohio Group. He and his wife, Kris, live in Lyndhurst, OH, and are the parents of Thomas and Matthew.

Jennifer (Langham) Troy earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from Olivet Nazarene University. She is a member of the administration in the Fine Arts Divisional of Dundee Crown High School.

1960Carol (Miller) and Arthur Cassidy reside at 48 Bellevue Rd., Swamp-scott, MA 01907. The couple recently celebrated their 50th wed-ding anniversary.

1961Julie (Fulmer) and Blair ‘60 Cum-mins reside at 126 Lakeview Way, Canandaigua, NY 14424. Julie is the author of Women Explorers: Perils, Pistols and Petticoats.

1962Larry Horton is the president of the McKinley Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa International and the Stark County Retired Teachers Association.

1964Nancy (Mullen) Boston is a retired teacher and flight attendant. She resides at 3400 N. Valley Dr., Apt. 6, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

1965Edgar “Ted” Turkle is the vice president for research administra-tion and economic development at Buffalo State College.

1976Dr. WM. Gregory and Dr. Rita Sawyer reside at 5353 Seneca Pl., Simi Valley, CA 93063. He is the vice president for student affairs at California State University

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ALUMNI babiesCongratulations on the newest addition to your family.

Let us know about your new bundle of joy by sending in an update form (found in the back of each issue of the Mount Union Magazine) or submitting it online on Purple Raiders Central at alumni.mountunion.edu. Upon receipt of a birth announcement, we will send you a baby tee to

welcome your child to the Mount Union family. Return a photo of your child wearing the tee, and we will include it in a future issue.

Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities1972 Clark Ave., Alliance, OH 44601 | (800) 992-6682, ext. 2030

alumni@mountunion.edu • alumni.mountunion.edu

Lola Grace AndersonDaughter of Jonelle (Frazier

’02) and Martin Anderson

Kyton Wilson BarnesSon of Carly (Swab ’03) and Dylan ’05 Barnes

Kathleen andJulia Boatwright

Daughters of Elizabeth (Shively ’99) and Joseph

Boatwright

Kalynn Mackenzie Burch-Little

Daughter of L. Jean Burch ’97 and Heather Little

Corban Heath DevoreSon of Molly (Miller ’03)

and Heath Devore

Gavin FisherSon of Meredith (Ross ’05)

and Jeremy ’03 Fisher

Carter and Reagan FrankChildren of Sarah (Grimm

’06) and Todd ’00 Frank

Keegan and Ragan FryDaughters of Marika and

Ryan ’97 Fry

Jonah Edward Luna GluckSon of Chargelene and

Randy ’85 Gluck

Reese Ann HaysDaughter of Rachel (Gar-nes ’00) and Jay ’98 Hays

Andrew Jordan HuntSon of Amber (Hutchison ’03) and Jordan ’02 Hunt

Olivia Mercede KaufmannDaughter of Andrea and

David ’00 Kaufmann

Connor Patrick MorrealeSon of Maureen (Mudra ’00) and Paul Morreale

Owen RettigSon of Amanda (Chick ’06)

and Joe ’08 Rettig

Isabella Grace SearsDaughter of Sarah (Powell

’06) and Dan ’06 Sears

Chailyn Judiann StillDaughter of Courtney

(Crooks ’00) and Steve Still

Parker Grace TimmonsDaughter of Dusty (Wilson ’00) and Josh ’01 Timmons

Olivia and Jackson WerveyChildren of Stephanie and Brian ’97 Wervey

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Courtney (Crooks) and Steve Still announce the birth of a daughter, Chailyn Judiann, on November 7, 2011.

2001Amanda Crist was chosen by the Correctional Education Association of Ohio as the 2011 Teacher of the Year.

Melissa (Wolpert) and Shawn Eaton announce the birth of a son, Alec Scott, on November 7, 2011 who joins sibling Grant, 3. Melissa is a high school French teacher for Wadsworth Schools. They reside at 638 Ivywood Dr., Tallmadge, OH 44278.

Jennifer (Martin) and Bryan ’03 Echols announce the birth of trip-lets, Callie Renee, Liam Martin and James Thomas, on August 11, 2011.

Ashlee (Semelka) and Flavil Hampsten announce the birth of a son, Carter Jaxon, on February 17, 2012 who joins sibling Brooklyn.

Marie (Titus) Lisachenko resides at 9693 Sylvan Ln., Mentor, OH 44060.

Kimberly Mineard and Michael Steiner were married September 2, 2011. Elizabeth (Davis) Somerset served as the matron of honor. They reside at 1236 Cora St., East Liverpool, OH 43920.

Josh and Dusty (Wilson ’00) Timmons announce the birth of a daughter, Parker Grace, on March 2, 2011 who joins siblings Cooper and Payton.

2002Jonelle (Frazier) and Martin Anderson announce the birth of a daughter, Lola Grace, on July 21, 2011. They reside in Forestville, NY.

2003Molly (Miller) and Heath Devore announce the birth of a son, Corban Heath, in August of 2011. Molly is a first grade teacher for Western Beaver Schools. They re-side at 316 Louisiana Ave., Chester, WV 26034.

Jeremy and Meredith (Ross ’05) Fisher announce the birth of a son, Gavin, on March 17, 2012 who joins sibling Brady, 3. Jeremy is a specialist in the Ohio Army National Guard. They reside at 2023 Schneider St. NW, North Canton, OH 44720.

Amber (Hutchison) and Jordan ’02 Hunt announce the birth of a son, Andrew Jordan, on August 15, 2011.

Ashley (Wilcoxon) and John Keeney announce the birth of a daughter, Hollinger Louise, on February 23, 2012.

Jason and Kacie Miller announce the birth of a son, Jake LeRoy, on November 24, 2011 who joins sib-lings Kylie, 6 and Paisley, 4. Jason is the leasing and rental manager of Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc., and Kacie is a licensed practical nurse at Burrier Family Practice. They reside at 623 Elm St., West Lafayette, OH 43845.

Zakiya Murphy and Donte’ Rhodes were married July 2, 2011. Members of the wedding party included Christopher Carter, Justin Meiser, Joseph Libster, Cassia (Humphreys) Ysaguirre and Dr. Rachael Watson. They reside in Washington State.

2005Michelle (Griffin) and Brandon Gwinn announce the birth of a daughter, Marissa Naomi, on April 12, 2012.

Scarlett Lynn and Ken Hohmeier were married January 1, 2011. They reside at 703 Cranberry Ct., Avon Lake, OH 44012.

2006Travis and Melissa Beeson an-nounce the birth of a son, Zachary Walker, on February 1, 2012.

John Burkey earned a Master of Arts degree in organizational leadership from Malone University. He also earned a Masters of Busi-ness Administration degree from Malone in 2009.

Dr. Laura Clunk and Dr. Matthew Testrake were married January 7, 2012. She is a physical therapist at Barber National Institute, and he is a podiatrist at UPMC Hamot. They reside at 5835 Courtland Dr., Erie PA 16509.

Sayre Jones is an attendant at DON Services. She resides at 1781 Township Rd. 249, Toronto, OH 43964.

2008Maureen Hinton and Nick Dangelo were married October 8, 2011. She is a physician assistant at Canton Aultman Emergency Physi-cians, and he is a category manager at Freshmark, Inc. They reside at 500 Cypress Ave., Lousiville, OH 44641.

Joe and Amanda (Chick ’06) Rettig announce the birth of a son, Owen, on November 11, 2011. Joe recently graduated from medical school at Wright State University and is beginning residency training in emergency medicine at West Virginia University.

2009Michael Hill and Heather Brown were married May 13, 2012.

2010Megan LeMay and Michael Farrar were married May 27, 2011.

Christine Stache earned a master’s degree in athletic training in May of 2010 from California University. She is a certified athletic trainer at West Penn Allegheny Health System. Christine resides at 35 Highland Rd. #5212, Bethel Park, PA 15102.

2007Natalie Dubinsky and Scott Deckerd were married July 8, 2011. Members of the wedding party included Ellen Glista, Kristen (Matas) Heller and Candace Orth. She is an elementary music teacher at Lake Local Schools.

Alecia Varner and Colin Dennis were married May 25, 2010. Members of the wedding party in-cluded Ashley Bon ’09, Cassandra Markel ’12 and Natalie Larkin ’11.

2011Rachel Engelhardt and Bradley Kerstetter were married May 28, 2011. Members of the wedding party included Becky White ’12 and Jason Sulecki. Rachel is a public relations specialist at Sonnhalter, and Bradley is a traffic coordinator at ProEd Communica-tions. They reside in Parma Heights, OH.

Gina Mayer and David Keifer were married June 18, 2011. They reside at 3000 S. Walnut St., Pike Apt. N8, Bloomington, IN 47401.

DEATHS

1934David Prosser of Sebring, OH died February 14, 2012.

1937Dorothy (Streit) Donaldson of Austell, GA died March 11, 2012.

Wendell Graening of Canton, OH died June 7, 2012.

Helen (McChesney) Wilson of Akron, OH died December 29, 2011.

1938Francis Hunter Jr. of Alliance, OH died January 2, 2011.

1939 Thomas Hazen of Alliance, OH died May 3, 2012.

Kristin (Jakubchak) and Kory Oslie announce the birth of a daughter, Makenna Michele, on May 31, 2011. They reside at 1036 Sandusky St., Ashland, OH 44805.

Erika (Andric) Sammons an-nounces the birth of a son, Aidan Waller, on September 27, 2011.

Jennifer (Thurin) and Mark Slack announce the birth of a son, Mad-dox James, on August 25, 2011.

Josh and Heidi Steiner announce the birth of a son, Abram Dean, on October 30, 2011.

Ross and Tiffani Swaldo announce the birth of a son, Rylan Frederick, on December 14, 2010.

Brenda (Hruska) and Allan Sweet announce the birth of a daughter, Elizabeth, on December 21, 2011.

Anne Walters and Capt. Richard Holliday were married December 21, 2011. Richard is the Rear De-tachment Commander of the 3-89 Cav, 4/10 Mountain Division out of Fort Polk, LA. They reside at 215 N. Gladys St., #403, Leesville, LA 71446.

Kimberly (Gennaro) and Tyson ’05 Ware announce the birth of a daughter, Makenzie Katherine, on July 11, 2011.

2004Katherine (Koch) and Joseph Bauer announce the birth of a son, Jackson Charles, on June 20, 2011.

Lesly Hendershot resides at 764 Channing St., Ferndale, MI 48220.

Sarah (Stein) and Mike Sigler announce the birth of a son, Evan Michael, on June 14, 2012.

Drew DeHart has been promoted to senior account executive at Or-egon Sports Marketing, a division of IMG College.

Sarah (Grimm) and Todd ’00 Frank are the parents of Carter, 4 and Reagan, 2.

Crystal Liptak and Phillip Mans-field were married May 28, 2011.

Sarah (Powell) and Dan Sears announce the birth of a daughter, Isabella Grace, on November 13, 2011.

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College Roommates

Bill Gough ‘71 and Dr. John Song ’70, who were college roommates in the 70s at Mount Union, recently reunited after more than 40 years.

ALUMNI gatherings

Gallina Family

Members of the Gallina family posed for a picture on the Chapman Hall steps this past May when the seventh member of their family, Megan Brigham ’12, graduated from Mount Union.

Front row (l-r): John Gallina ’99, Jenny (Gal-lina ’97) Ritchie and Megan Brigham ’12. Back row (l-r): Mike Gallina ’82, Bob Gallina ’58 and Larry Gallina ’90. The seventh member of the Gallina family is the late Carol (Greiner ’59) Gallina.

Colorado Slopes

Beth (Sacksteder ’99) and Jason LaClair unexpectedly met up with Liza and Curran ‘99 Chidester during a ski trip in Breckenridge, CO. The couples had a great time reconnecting and making new memories on and off the slopes.

Invacare Colleagues

Mount Union alumni employed by Invacare Corporation displayed their Purple Raider spirit at work in December in honor of the University’s appearance in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl.

Front row (l-r): Russ Lenahan ’82, director of ap-plications technology; Matt Miller ’95, business manager of stationary concentrators; Lara (Han-son ’02) Mahoney, director of investor relations and corporate communications; and Gretchen Schuler ’96, vice president of insurance risk management and technical documentation.

Annual Spring Break Trip

Mount Union friends recently got together for their annual spring break trip, a yearly tradi-tion that started during their days in the Adult Studies Program. Those in attendance were L. Jean Burch ’97, Ann Egli ’98, Karen Raber ’98, Diane Riley ’98 and Nan Blaser ’98.

1941Alice (Gallaher) McCoy of Longview, WA died February 6, 2012.

1944William Fiegenschuh of Alliance, OH died December 19, 2011.

1945Lucile (Ketcham) McIntosh of Cambridge, MA died March 31, 2010.

1946Barbara (James) Holler of La Crosse, WI died April 11, 2012

Robert Warren of Wilmington, OH died September 11, 2011.

1947Beverly (Woodworth) Burdick of Conneaut, OH died November 9, 2011.

Phyllis (Bliss) Eckert of New Philadelphia, OH died December 20, 2011.

Martha (Fitzgerald) Graybill of Al-liance, OH died March 2, 2012.

Ethel (Peat) Hayduk of Akron, OH died May 1, 2012.

1948William Ashbrook of Bay Village, OH died February 15, 2012. While on campus, he was a member of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity and the basketball and track teams. The World War II Marine Corps veteran earned a Juris Doctor from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and was an attorney for 50 years with Allstate Insurance.

Harry Gardner of Twinsburg, OH died September 25, 2011.

John McIntosh of Belmont, MA died March 24, 2012.

Margaret (Hunter) Reisch of Se-bring, OH died March 25, 2012.

Miriam (Warburton) Wetzel of Canton, OH died February 29, 2012. She was a second grade teacher at Fairmount School.

1949Marilyn (Honaker) Humphrey of East Rochester, OH died December 17, 2011.

1950Leland Cope of Canton, OH died February 8, 2012.

Lois (Junior) Logan of Huntington, WV died April 17, 2012.

William Martin of Findlay, OH died January 24, 2012.

Rev. Robert Plummer of Dixfield, ME died July 19, 2011.

Richard Robart of Youngstown, OH died March 24, 2012.

Robert Webb of Alliance, OH died February 24, 2012

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1951Stephen Hiegl of Massillon, OH died March 12, 2012.

Earl McLoney of Norwalk, OH died March 2, 2012.

William Stratton of Floral City, FL died September 14, 2010.

1952Dennis Foreman Jr. of Worthing-ton, OH died December 11, 2011.

1953Majorie (Keifer) Fosler of Sarasota, FL died March 10, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Howard; daughter, Karen; and son, Douglas.

1954Doris (Lazear) Heggy of North Canton, OH died November 8, 2011.

Jack Orsburn of Peoria, AZ died August 31, 2011.

1955Dohrman Wells of Wadsworth, OH died May 10, 2012. He was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and co-captain of Mount Union’s football team. He was employed by B.F. Goodrich Co. for 41 years, holding several executive positions including site manager. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou (Hukill ‘56); sons, Douglas and Michael; and sister, Shirley Mitchell. For a complete obituary, visit www.Ohio.com or email mldjwells@frontier.com.

1956Joseph Gruber of Austintown, OH died January 17, 2012.

1957Doris (Spangler) Bahr of Somers Point, NJ died January 5, 2012.

1958John Allen of Winter Haven, FL died November 24, 2011.

Maryellen (Glasgow) Orwig of Breckenridge, CO died January 22, 2012. She was an English teacher and she and her husband, Richard, owned and ran several stores until their retirement.

John Robertson of Hermitage, PA died May 20, 2012.

Larry Swogger of Canton, OH died March 9, 2012. A U.S. Air Force vet-eran, he was employed by the Stark County auditor from 1961-1964, ran Swogger’s Pet Shop in North Canton, OH and was a professional genealogist.

1959Mary (Hampu) Dan of Twinsburg, OH died January 17, 2012.

James Cosgarea of Tallmadge, OH died June 7, 2012. A Korean War veteran, he worked in the Cuyahoga Falls School District for 30 years, serving in many roles in-cluding teacher, assistant principal and unit principal. He also taught English at the University of Akron for many years.

John Gorun of Toledo, OH died May 22, 2010.

1960Joan (Schuller) Pollitz of Mapleton, IL died February 22, 2012.

Jean (Lingham) Wakeman of Leland, NC died March 15, 2012. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She is survived by her husband, Ross, and sons, David and Stephen.

Joan (Jurs) Wright of Miami, FL died January 1, 2012.

1964Bonnie (Shively) Somers of Alli-ance, OH died March 15, 2012.

1967Bruce Harris of Alexandria, VA died February 21, 2012. He earned a master’s degree in biology from Texas A&M University and a Juris Doctor from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary. He worked for the U.S. Department of Interior’s Office of Hearings and Appeals, where he served as the deputy chief administrative judge for the Board of Land Appeals. He also was a legal scholar and accomplished writer. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, and son, Todd.

Charles Keyler of Orange, CA died July 10, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Linda (Spott ’66).

Jack McClelland of Zanesville, OH died June 3, 2012. A graduate of Ohio Northern University’s Pettit College of Law, he was a founding partner of Graham & McClelland Law Firm.

Lynn (Llewellyn) Silvus of Knox-ville, TN died April 11, 2012. She was a librarian and school teacher for many years in Tennessee.

Gerald Pim Jr. of Cape Coral, FL died February 10, 2012. He earned a Master of Music degree from the University of Kentucky, and taught for 36 years in Lee County, FL. He is survived by his wife, Carol (Siskind ’69), and sons, Jason and Nathan.

1969Shirley (Boehm) Ray of East Roch-ester, Oh died December 25, 2011.

1972Rev. Netty (Diehl) Burkey of Mans-field, OH died January 4, 2012.

1973Douglas Stafford of Deerfield Beach, FL died March 26, 2012. He earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Pep-perdine University. He is survived by his daughter, Holly, and brother, Brian ’69.

1976Thomas Bennett of East Liverpool, OH died May 18, 2012. He joined the U.S. Navy in June of 1976, flying tactical jet aircrafts for 27 years and serving most recently as captain.

1977Dr. Keith Freeman of Jefferson, OH died March 26, 2012.

Ralph Monaco of Tiffin, OH died November 28, 2011.

1980Pamela (Deckard) Hallenburg of Salt Lake City, UT died February 11, 2012. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta. A graduate of Manatee College, she was a recovery nurse at St. Mark’s Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Erin ’80; daughter, Tory; and son, Jack.

1981John Barker of Mansfield, OH died December 21, 2011.

1983James Eberhart Jr. of East Liverpool, OH died September 22, 2011. While on campus, he was a member of The Dynamo, WRMU, Sigma Theta Epsilon and the choir. Eberhart worked for East Liverpool City Schools, where he taught hundreds of students with special needs and other disabilities and served as job training coordinator.

1987Timothy Picciotti of Akron, OH died December 27, 2011. He was a computer engineer who worked in defense systems and was active in Howard County youth athletics.

1989Lisa (Schoeppner) Dye of East Sparta, OH died February 7, 2012.

FRIENDSMelvin Battles III of Norwalk, OH died February 4, 2012.

David Best of Aurora, OH died February 9, 2011. He is survived by his wife, Sheila and daughter, Christina ’11.

Kay Braniger of Cambridge, OH died on December 10, 2011.

Bruce Brown of Kalamazoo, MI died April 8, 2012.

Joseph Crowley of Pinehurst, NC died October 23, 2010.

Christine K. (Warnes) Demsky of Beach City, OH died August 4, 2011. She is survived by her husband, William ’73.

William Fiala of Brook Park, OH died September 22, 2011.

Kenneth Finney of Bolivar, OH died December 3, 2011.

Beverly (Rader) Funkhouser of New Philadelphia, OH died January 28, 2012.

Paul Girod of Asheboro, NC died January 4, 2012.

Harold Girt of Ravenna, OH died January 29, 2012.

Judith Hyde of Cleveland, OH died February 27, 2012.

Fern (Kersten) Southwick of Cleve-land, OH died September 20, 2011.

Robert Spacek of Lincoln, CA died March 12, 2011.

Richard Stroia of Alliance, OH died March 4, 2012.

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COMMUNITY deaths

Dr. Donna MichalekDr. Donna Michalek, 49, of Alliance, OH died April 26, 2012. She joined the Mount Union faculty in 2010, serv-ing as chair of the Department of Engineering, director of mechanical engineering and associate professor of mechanical engineering.

She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Clarkson University, a Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. Prior to joining the faculty at the University, she served in a variety of positions at Michigan Technological University including assistant profes-

sor; director of faculty success and diversity in the College of Engineering; and assistant provost, associate chair, associate professor and director of undergraduate studies in the department of mechanical engineering-engineering mechanics.

She is survived by her mother, Jeanne Fitzgerald; fiancé, Raymond Posey; brother, Michael Michalek and his wife, Joanne Morlan; aunt, Joan White; numerous cousins; and father, Ted Michalek.

John SnyderJohn Snyder, 41, of Alliance, OH died January 25, 2012. He joined the staff at Mount Union in 1996, serving as a carpenter in the Physical Plant.

A graduate of Western Reserve High School, he liked farming, loved building things and enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Diana; son, Dalton; and daughter, Lauren.

Betty (Hatton ’44) ShieldsBetty (Hatton ‘44) Shields, 90, of Alliance, OH died April 21, 2012. She and her husband, Cliff ’43, who serves as a trustee at the University of Mount Union, were longtime and avid supporters of Mount Union.

She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from Mount Union in 1944 and was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. It was as a student on campus that she met Cliff, and they were mar-ried in 1945. Over the years, she served the institution as a member of the Cleveland Chapter of Mount Union Women, and she was the recipient of the Alumni Service Award in 1981. In addition, she and Cliff have been generous supporters of the institution with Shields Residence Hall being named in their honor.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by children, Richard, Kermit and Diane; and brother, James Hatton.

Dr. Robert WieseDr. Robert Wiese, 78, of Alliance, OH died December 17, 2011. He joined the faculty at Mount Union in 1964, serving as a member of the Department of Geology for four decades and earning emeritus status.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Yale University and Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from Harvard University. He was named Mount Union’s Great Teacher in 1978. Prior to joining the faculty at Mount Union, he served as an exploration geologist for various mining companies operating in Utah, Colorado and Nevada.

He is survived by his wife, Karen; children, Edward, John, Philip and Marianne; and brother, William Wiese.

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CAMPUS calendarAugust 30, 2012Alliance/Canton Alumni Gathering5:30 p.m., Gervasi Vineyard, Canton, OH

September 20, 2012The Mount Union Club of New York Gathering5:30 p.m., The Next Door Bar & Grill, Pittsford, NY

October 4, 2012Thelma Tournay Slater Lecture in ClassicsCaroline Lawrence, Author of the Roman MysteriesThe Historical Detective7:30 p.m., Presser Recital Hall

October 13, 2012Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2012“Forever Mount”

October 17, 2012Faculty LectureDr. Tamara Daily, Professor of Psychology and Dean of the Division of Social SciencesThe Other CSI Effect6 p.m., Room 100, Tolerton and Hood Hall

October 27, 2012M Club Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

November 8, 2012Gordon Heffern Lecture in Business EthicsFrank Casey, Financial ExpertLessons from the Bernie Madoff Fraud7:30 p.m., Presser Recital Hall

November 29, 2012The Mount Union Club of Chicago GatheringVisit alumni.mountunion.edu for more details in the coming months about this alumni gathering.

For a full calendar of events including times and locations, visit: calendar.mountunion.edu/MasterCalendar/MasterCalendar.aspx

We’re looking for some great students who would benefit from the college experience that only Mount Union can provide. And who is better positioned to know future Purple Raiders when they see them than our loyal alumni?

The admission staff needs your help in obtaining information about students who may be great matches for Mount Union. • Go to www.mountunion.edu and click on the Alumni and Friends link. • Click on Prospective Student Referral Form (on the left) • Provide us with information about students (at least freshmen in high school)We’ll respond to your student with a general information mailing and place him or her on the mailing list to receive appropriate literature on an ongoing basis. Be sure to have the complete name, address and year of graduation before you go to the website as you’ll need it to complete the form. The year of graduation is especially important to aid in our ability to send appropriate communications. Any other information that you can provide is wonderful, but not essential for us to make contact!

We appreciate your help as we build the loyal Mount Union alumni ranks of the future together!

SAVE THE DATE!Alumni Weekend and Homecoming

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Name the SpotDo you know where these iconic images can be found on campus?Visit mountunion.edu/name-the-spotto submit your answers.If you correctly identify all three, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a Mount Union prize pack. Please submit your answers by October 31, 2012 to be eligible.

Winner of Last Issue’s Name the SpotCongratulations to Patricia Topper ’11,

the winner of last issue’s Name the Spot. The answers were:

1. Elliot Residence Hall, 2. WRMU 91.1. FM, 3. B&B Café

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