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VenturesStevenson University Vol. 37 | No. 4 | Summer 2017

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President Elliot Hirshman, Ph.D.

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IN THIS ISSUE 10 News

14 Advancing the Mission

18 Alumni Awards

20 Class Notes

21 Alumna Profile

FEATURESWelcome, President Elliot Hirshman, Ph.D.Stevenson University formally welcomed its seventh president, Elliot

Hirshman, Ph.D., to campus on July 3. Learn more about our new president,

from his vision for the University to his personal interests.

17 Years in the Works: University Acquires Rosewood Property After 17 years of persistence on the part of many, Stevenson has acquired

the Rosewood property adjacent to its Owings Mills campus. Read about

the work that went into making this deal with the State of Maryland—and

those who made it happen.

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Welcome, President Elliot Hirshman, Ph.D.

by Sherry Bithell

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Ventures (V): You’re coming from serving as pres-ident at a research institution with an enrollment of 33,000-plus students and previously, you were the provost at UMBC, a public university with just under 14,000 students. Stevenson is a more tradi-tional liberal arts institution with an enrollment of 4,100 students. What perspectives do you antici-pate bringing to your new role here?

Elliot Hirshman (EH): Let me share two. First is that I focus on all aspects of student develop-ment, from personal to professional. If we focus on what Stevenson has to offer each of our stu-dents, we can help them achieve their greatest aspirations. Second, I embrace Stevenson’s spirit of collaboration. Everyone at the University helps students excel. All members of the community come together to support students’ holistic de-velopment.

V: How do you define a liberal arts education?

EH: I see a liberal arts education as a wonder-ful opportunity to help students prepare for their lives. Not just their careers, although that is im-portant, but it also helps them develop habits of mind, in terms of written and oral communi-cations, as well as quantitative and qualitative reasoning. When we help our students develop

Stevenson is happy to welcome its seventh president, Elliot Hirshman, Ph.D., starting on July 3, 2017.

Hirshman joins the University after serving as

president of San Diego State University (SDSU) since

2011. Under President Hirshman’s leadership, SDSU

implemented an integrated budget and financial

strategy; raised more than $800 million in private

philanthropy for scholarships and new initiatives

and programs; and established and endowed its

Honors College.

However, this will not be Hirshman’s first time in

Baltimore. Prior to his tenure at SDSU, Hirshman

served as provost and senior vice president for

Academic Affairs at the University of Maryland,

Baltimore County (UMBC). Previously, Hirshman

was chief research officer at the George Washington

University and chaired the Department of Psychology

there and at the University of Colorado at Denver.

Hirshman and his wife, Jeri, have been married for

nearly 28 years. Jeri is a registered nurse who enjoys

participating in local and national film festivals.

Their daughter, Wendy, graduated from Muhlenberg

College and is now married and living in Northern

Virginia. Their son, Nathan, is a student at the Duke

University School of Medicine.

To help introduce Hirshman to the broader

Stevenson community—alumni, students, faculty,

staff, and friends—Ventures magazine reached out

to learn more about him, his vision, and ways the

University will benefit from his extensive higher

education experience.


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these abilities, we are educating students who will not only contribute to the economy through successful careers but will also help their communities as thought and change leaders.

V: What do you think makes Stevenson distinctive from similar liberal arts institutions?

EH: There’s no question that Stevenson has taken the right approach by integrating a classical liberal arts education with career preparation. The University prepares students for today’s economy while supporting the best traditions of American higher education. This is what students and their families look for when it comes to being prepared for the modern and emerging global workforce.

V: What do you anticipate your first steps will be as you begin your presidency?

EH: The first and most important thing is for me to listen broadly and learn about the campus and the aspirations and goals of the community. Of course, there are always issues that require immediate attention and I will work col-laboratively with members of the community to address these issues.

V: Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, President of UMBC, com-mented that you care deeply about students. What are some ways in which Stevenson students will see this first-hand?

EH: Freeman is very gracious to say this and I appreciate it! Students will see a lot of me. I enjoy having lunch with students, hearing their perspectives, and attending ath-letic and cultural events on campus. Also, I have deep respect for students and I always try to be direct with them in addressing their questions and concerns about campus issues.

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“ The first and most important thing is for me to

listen broadly and learn about the campus and

the aspirations and goals of the community.”

V: How do you feel about returning to the Baltimore area?

EH: I’m excited. It is, of course, an opportunity to re-connect with colleagues and friends. There’s a saying, “No person ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and they are not the same person.” I fully believe this, so I’m excited about new opportunities given changes since I’ve been here.

V: What’s something that people would be surprised to know about you?

EH: In some regards, the ubiquity offered by the inter-net makes it hard for there to be many surprises. One, however, is that my wife and I are supporters of animals in that we think of them as family members. People will see that I’m very interested in animal welfare. Another thing that people might not know is that I was a student-athlete in high school. I played defensive back for the football team and ran track, so I understand some of the challenges our student-athletes face.

V: What’s the last book you’ve read?

EH: Sol Price: Retail Revolutionary and Social Innovator. Price was the person who came up with the concept of big box stores such as Sam’s Club and Costco. For ex-ample, back in the early ‘50s, he was looking at retail stores and thought, what would happen if we only sold

200 products in a grocery store and sold them in bulk? These simple ideas had enormous implications, provid-ing opportunities for much broader distribution of high-quality product. It’s a great example of how a simple set of ideas can change an organization and affect people’s lives. V: Are there any final comments to the SU community as you begin your tenure as president?

EH: When I was interviewing, Stevenson’s heritage of community, its tradition as a caring community, was very attractive to me. There is so much great work happening here—the integration of career preparation with liberal arts, cultural and artistic events, athletics—that I want to nurture and support. I see Stevenson as a wonderful, diverse community, one where people are friendly, sup-portive, and really care about each other. I look forward to joining the community.

For more on President Hirshman’s pro-fessional, academic, and personal back-ground, visit stevenson.edu/president.

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The sale of the former Rosewood Center property in Owings Mills to Stevenson University was approved by Maryland’s Board of Public Works during its June 7 meeting in Annapolis. Stevenson, per the sales agreement, will use State grants totaling $16 million to complete the environmental abatement and remediation of the Rosewood site before the State transfers the final deed to the property.

Maryland’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene closed Rosewood in 2009 and declared the property surplus in 2010 after it had served as a state mental health facility since 1888. The vacant buildings and possible environmental contaminants on the site had been the

17 Years in the Works: University Acquires Rosewood Property

concern of the surrounding community and the District 11 delegation for many years. Stevenson first expressed interest in acquiring the property in 2000 and conducted an environmental survey of the site in 2009-2010.

“I would like to thank the Board of Public Works and the State of Maryland for their support and patience through this lengthy but incredibly important process,” says Tim Campbell, Executive Vice President for Financial Affair and Chief Financial Officer for Stevenson. “Throughout the years, the State has been an integral part of the success of Stevenson University, supporting many of our expansion and construction projects, and now the acquisition and improvement of the Rosewood property.”


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The 117-acre Rosewood site sits adjacent to Stevenson’s existing Owings Mills campus and will nearly double the total acreage of the University. While no final plans for the site have been determined, the agreement calls for Stevenson to use the site for educational purposes. The University’s tentative plans, after completion of environmental clean-up and remediation, include developing new educational facilities and recreational resources for its students and the community.

“I have no doubt that the State, Stevenson, and the community that surrounds our Owings Mills campus all will benefit from turning this dilapidated parcel of land into a vibrant, beautiful site for education and athletics,” Campbell says. “Our President Emeritus Kevin J. Manning saw the potential for this site more than a decade ago. But this would not have moved along to this point without the support of local community leaders and organizations, Senator Bobby Zirkin, and our District 11 Delegates as well as Senator Ed DeGrange and Delegate Adrienne Jones.”

Zirkin, who promoted this sale for 17 years, explains his dedication to making it happen. “To take a campus with Rosewood’s history and turn it into something wonderful for the community is a great thing. The idea of helping Stevenson double the size of their campus is a benefit not just to the University but also to the local community. They’ve really turned this into a college town, and businesses in the area are thriving in part because of Stevenson.”

He, too, notes his appreciation for the support of several individuals. “To me, this move was always the right fit, and I thank President Emeritus Manning and Tim Campbell for sticking with it. Our governors also deserve credit: Martin O’Malley made sure that Stevenson was the sole-source bid and during my first meeting with Governor Larry Hogan, he committed to this and helped make it happen.”

The matter is also personal for Zirkin. “I’ve grown up here and I remember when the Owings Mills campus was a massive mound of dirt, and now look at it—it’s incredible,” he says. “It’s one of the best things going in the area. I’m just proud to be a tiny part of it.”

James B. Stradtner, Chair of the University’s Board of Trustees, says, “We are committed to making Stevenson and its future development of the Rosewood property assets that enhance our surrounding community and the State of Maryland. The acquisition of the Rosewood property marks yet another historic milestone in the growth of Stevenson University.”

On July 6, Governor Larry Hogan came to Stevenson to formally announce the acquisition of the Rosewood property. He was joined by President Elliot Hirshman, Ph.D., as well as Senator Bobby Zirkin.

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17 YEARS IN THE WORKS

NEWSB R I E F S

Dell Family Pathway CompletedThe Dell Family Pathway, named in honor of Trustee Samuel M. Dell, III, and his family, is open for students, faculty, staff,

and other members of the Stevenson community to commute

on foot between Owings Mills and Owings Mills North. The

wooden pedestrian bridge, which crosses the Gwynns Falls

Floodplain and environmental areas, is 586 feet long and 12

feet wide, and rises at one point to a height of 25 feet. The bridge

features extensive lighting, blue emergency phones that con-

nect directly to Campus Security, and two viewing platforms.

The two ends can be found past the sand volleyball courts on

Owings Mills and in the parking lot adjacent to the Manning

Academic Center on Owings Mills North.

For quick view of what it will

be like to cross the pathway, visit

stevenson.edu/DellPathway.


NEWSB R I E F S

Business Communication Professor Presents at UNC

Leeanne Bell McManus Ph.D., Professor of Business Communication, presented her re-

search at the biannual Integrated Marketing Communication conference held June 1-3 at the

University of North Carolina UNC), Wilmington. The theme of the conference is “Integrated

Marketing Communication and Popular Culture,” which explored how Integrated Marketing

Communication (IMC) provides frameworks and opportunities for engaging popular culture.

Bell McManus presented “The Influence of Pop Culture on Event Planning: An IMC Ap-

proach” as part of a panel concerned with the philosophy and rhetoric of IMC and popular

culture.

Junior Awarded Prestigious Scholarship

Campus Compact announced that Stevenson junior Cory Ott is one of two students nationwide to earn a full scholarship

to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute’s

Leadership and the American Presidency (LATP) program for

Fall 2017.

Ott was recently named a Campus Compact 2017 Newman

Civic Fellow for his demonstrated commitment in finding

solutions for challenges facing communities throughout the

country. Each year, Campus Compact collaborates with the

Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute to provide

scholarships to Newman Civic Fellows for the institute’s LATP

program, aimed at developing the next generation of citizen

leaders.

“I feel incredibly honored to be rewarded this scholarship

and opportunity,” said Ott, a native of Bordentown, NJ. “I am

looking forward to meeting other peer leaders from around

the country and learning from elected officials in Washington,

D.C. Everyone is going to be coming from very different

backgrounds, so I am interested in listening to everyone’s

story.”

Ott is extensively involved on campus, holding many

leadership positions. As Director of Philanthropy for the

University’s Student Government Association, Ott works

tirelessly to combat the issues of hunger, illness, and pollution

in the Baltimore area. Ott is a member of Relay for Life and

the University’s Mission: I’m Home organization that works

to rebuild and repair homes damaged or destroyed by natural

disasters.

Ott will spend the Fall 2017 semester in the nation’s capital.

During his time in Washington, D.C., Ott will hear from

real leaders in the fields of business, government, and the

nonprofit sectors. He will learn lessons on leadership, while

simultaneously applying all of these skills in the real world and

in authentic course assignments.

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All-American Mustang Finishes Stevenson Career on TopSenior Devonte Williams capped off his standout

four-year career with the men’s track and field pro-

gram as he recorded a pair of top-five finishes at the

NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Cham-

pionships at SPIRE Institute that took place in May.

Williams finished fifth in the 100-meter dash, then

followed up with a third-place finish in the 200-me-

ter dash.

With his finishes, Williams earned All-America

status in both events and concludes his career,

including indoor and outdoor, as a four-time All-

American. Williams recorded a program record time

of 21.07 seconds in the 200-meter dash, shaving a

quarter-second off his previous career-best. Williams

finished 0.22 seconds behind 2016 NCAA indoor

champion Parker Witt of Wisconsin-Whitewater

and just 0.01 seconds behind Jeremiah Davis of

Greenville for second. Williams finished fourth in

the 200 in this year's NCAA indoor championship

and was seventh in the event at the 2015 NCAA

outdoor meet.

NEWSB R I E F S


2017 Dick Watts Stevenson University Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Class

Men’s Golf Team Makes it to National Championship

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Director of Athletics Brett Adams has announced that seven

individuals and one team will comprise the 2017 induction

class into the Dick Watts Stevenson University Athletics

Hall of Fame. The class is the fourth since the Hall of Fame

was founded in 2014.

Women's basketball and softball standout Alicia Barnard ‘06, women's volleyball player Jessica Bensley ‘06, women's tennis player Holly (Bentz) Zajac ‘98,

Stevenson’s men’s golf team won its second consecutive MAC

Commonwealth Championship and made its fourth trip to

the NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championship in May.

It was the second consecutive appearance in the NCAA

Tournament for the Mustangs who have won three MAC

Commonwealth championships in five seasons in the league.

Head coach Chris Ramer, who was named Coach of the

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Year for the fifth time in his career, has led the team to four

conference titles overall.

Stevenson posted 13 top-five finishes this season,

including three team titles. The Mustangs finished the season

with seven top-five finishes with all three first place finishes

coming in that stretch, including the conference title.

men's tennis player Brad Friedel ‘00, men's golf student-

athlete David Livermore ‘00 and men's lacrosse standout

Eric Schmith ‘99 will be inducted, as well as former softball

coach Ken Ballance as a Contributor. In addition, the Hall

of Fame will also recognize the 2006-07 men's golf team

as a Team of Tradition. The 2017 class of the Dick Watts

Stevenson University Athletics Hall of Fame will be formally

inducted on Saturday, October 21 at the annual Hall of

Fame banquet during Stevenson's Homecoming Weekend.

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ADVANCING THE MISSION

Spring is a season of renewal and possibilities,

an ideal time to recognize those who have de-

voted themselves to nurturing the growth of

our students and this institution. On April

18, the SU community gathered at Owings

Mills North for the dedication of the Kevin

J. Manning Academic Center; the Sara G.

Manning Greenhouse, a new facility in the

Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences; and

the Dell Family Pathway, encompassing the

new bridge that now ties together the Owings

Mills and Owings Mills North areas of cam-

pus. These namings honor the remarkable

contributions of President Emeritus Kevin J. Manning, Ph.D., for his tireless efforts in

transforming this University; Sara G. Man-ning for her encouragement and embrace of

the Stevenson community; and Samuel M. Dell III, Trustee, for his generous investment

in the potential of our students.

A DEDICATION TO STEVENSON

SU Trustee Samuel M. Dell III (third from left) and family members with a rendering of the Dell Family Pathway named in their honor.


Making a Meaningful Difference

For a third year, the annual Stevenson Scholarship Luncheon was an

occasion for celebration as scholarship donors and their deserving

recipients were able to meet and get to know each other, some renewing

their acquaintance from the past year or two.

Samuel M. Dell III, Trustee and sponsor of the Geraldine and Sam Dell Endowed Scholarships for Character and Excellence in Business and the Sciences, served as emcee and provided insight into his own experience.

“It has been an inspiration for me and my family to meet these scholars

and to see how we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of truly

exceptional young people as they develop into positive contributors to

the broader community,” said Dell.

Fenton Scholar Caroline Camper ’19 addressed the donors present

and echoed the feelings of her fellow students when she remarked, “You

all are creating a future for us that is bright and hopeful and allows us

to pursue our education without the overwhelming worry of not being

able to pay for it. Thank you for allowing me and many others to reach

our full potential and achieve our dreams.”

At the April 23 event, milestone anniversaries also were recognized,

with 10 consecutive years of awards from the Jo-Ellen Turner, Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship in English and the Linda Connolly Fenton Endowed Scholarship in Nursing and 15 consecutive years from the France-Merrick Foundation Scholarship and the Carolyn Manuszak Scholarship in Memory of Dr. T. J. Manuszak.

Linda Fenton with her nursing scholarship recipients: (left to right) Mikaela Hairston ’19, Emma Groh ’19, Linda Fenton, and Caroline Camper ’19.

Imagine the hundreds of students through the years

whose scholarships helped them to complete their educa-

tion and become graduates of Villa Julie College and now

Stevenson University. You may have been among them.

At the 3rd Annual Stevenson Scholarship Luncheon in

April, Carolee Martelle ’63 ’89 ’97 encouraged stu-

dents to pay it forward to those who will come after them

as she has done by establishing a scholarship fund. As our

alumni achieve their life and career goals, they are play-

ing an increasingly larger role in support of our schol-

arship program. We offer our heartfelt appreciation to

these graduates who have chosen to pay it forward. Listed

at left are the scholarship funds established by grateful

alumni.

Beverly A. Bareham ’01, CPA Bareham, CPA, PA Annual Scholarship

Marc Bunting ’91 Bunting Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship

Jo-anna Salemi Conrey ’62 ’86 ’92 Jo-anna Conrey ’62 ’86 ’92 Annual Scholarship

Barbara Smith Dannettel ’61 Barbara Smith Dannettel ’61 Endowed Scholarship

Lisa Dobbs Derryberry ’77 Lisa Dobbs Derryberry ’77 Scholarship

Carole A. Glowacki ’85 Dr. Gerald and Carole ’85 Glowacki Annual Scholarship for Science and Mathematics Education

Rosemary Elliott Harder ’69 Rosemary Elliott Harder ’69 Endowed Scholarship for Creative Leadership

Ebony Hypolite ’06, CPA Ebony Hypolite ’06 Annual Scholarship

Donna Kahoe ’94 ’99 Donna ’94 ’99 and Robert Kahoe Endowed Scholarship

Carolee Martelle ’63 ’89 ’97 M. Carolee Martelle ’63 ’89 ’97 Endowed Scholarship

Carol Lee Menning ’69 Hilda Lee Menning Endowed Scholarship for Nursing and Joseph Henry Menning Endowed Scholarship for Biology

Karen Parrotte ’97 Karen Parrotte Nursing Scholarship

Matthew Penniman ’06, CPA and Cari Strunck Penniman ’06 Young Forever Annual Scholarship

Chris Roberts ’73 James E. Roberts Memorial Theatre Fund Award

Jane Heisey Serio ’79 Kimberly Serio Memorial Scholarship

Margaret “Peg” Luers Stine ’51 James M. and Margaret V. Stine Foundation Scholarship for the School of Business

Sheila Walsh ’92 ’03M Sheila A. Walsh ’92 ’03M Endowed Scholarship

Regina Holter Welsh ’57 Regina Holter Welsh ’57 Annual Scholarship

Marcella “Marcie” Wood ’93 ’97 Marcella Wood ’93 ’97 Annual Scholarship

Paying I t Forward

Alumna Ebony Hypolite ’06, CPA (left) with her scholarship recipient Claudia Lohr ’17 (right).

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ADVANCING THE MISSION

On June 10, a farewell gala was held to pay tribute to the vi-

sion and leadership of President Emeritus Kevin J. Manning, Ph.D., and to mark his retirement. Friend and former SU Trustee Timothy F. Maloney, Esq., performed as master of ceremonies

and shared many anecdotes. We were also proud to be joined

by the Rev. John W. Swope, former President of Cristo Rey Je-

suit High School in Baltimore, who gave the blessing; and by

Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, Ph.D., President of the University

of Maryland, Baltimore County, who delivered the keynote ad-

dress.

To honor Manning’s legacy, proceeds from the event will sup-

port the Kevin J. and Sara G. Manning Scholarship fund, which

benefits students who are the first in their family to attend col-

lege. Manning Scholars are selected as incoming freshmen and

continue to receive the award until they graduate. The schol-

arship has already aided one deserving student in achieving a

Stevenson University degree.

Legacy Celebration Benefits First-

Generation Students

*Sponsor commitments confirmed at the time this issue went to press.

Academic Excellence Premier Sponsor• William Conrow Family

Building and Expansion Platinum Sponsor• BGE

Career Readiness Gold Sponsors• PMM Companies• PNC Bank• SC&H Group• Orsia '79 and Jay Young

Dynamic Student Life Silver Sponsors• Asset Strategy Consultants• Kevin G. Byrnes• The Honorable Francis and Mrs. Janet Kelly• Kelly & Associates• Gary A. and Joan O. Pyne• Meg and Guy Sheetz• T. Rowe Price• The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Flourishing Traditions Green & White Sponsors• Alpha Landscape Contractors/Matis Warfield• The Archdiocese of Baltimore• Baltimore Business Journal• Bank of America• Sandra and Malcom Berman• Brotman Financial Group, Inc.• Brown Advisory• Bunting Family Foundation• Cigna• The Daily Record• Mr. and Mrs. Samuel M. Dell III• Pamela O. Felton• Hubble Bisbee Real Estate Group• Jewish Community Center of Greater Baltimore• Johns Hopkins University of Medicine• LifeBridge Health• M&T Bank• The Bradley T. MacDonald Family Foundation• MedStar Union Memorial Hospital• Carol Lee Menning '69• Miles & Stockbridge, P.C.• Murthy Law Firm• Margaret Picciotto '67• Sandy Spring Bank• James and Jacqueline Stradtner• United Way of Central Maryland• University of Maryland, St. Joseph Medical Center• Scott and Susan ’70 Wilfong

We are grateful for the generous support of these event sponsors*:

Family and friends were honored to join Kevin J. Manning, Ph.D., to celebrate his legacy.


WHAT A DIFFERENCE FIVE YEARS MAKES

NUMBER OF STUDENTS AWARDED

2011-2012: 150

2016-2017 193

ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ESTABLISHED

2011-2012: 21

2016-2017 68

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ESTABLISHED

2011-2012: 40

2016-2017 55

AVERAGE AMOUNT OF AWARD2011-2012: $2,928

2016-2017 $4,576

TOTAL AMOUNT AWARDED2011-2012: $439,255

2016-2017 $833,230

As this institution grows, so does the number of stu-dents pursuing a Stevenson University education and, accordingly, their need for tuition support. We are grateful that so many alumni, friends, corpora-tions, foundations, and organizations have generously helped us to keep pace with this critical need.

In the past five years alone, our scholarship program has grown dramatically.


ALUMNI AWARDS


Alumni Honored During Baccalaureate

Distinguished Alumni Award

This award honors alumni who demonstrate the Stevenson tradition of excellence through personal accomplishment, professional achievement, and humanitarian service.

Dawn Mackenzie-Stefanik ’86 ’95

After earning her associate’s degree in medical technology

in 1986, Dawn Mackenzie-Stefanik returned to Villa Julie

College to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in

1995. Mackenzie-Stefanik completed an internship at

Union Memorial Hospital and is now the Nurse Manager

at the Infusion Therapy Center at GBMC. Considered

an expert in patient care, she has been invited to speak

at several national and international conferences. She

has had the opportunity to present at events in Cyprus,

Jordan, and Myanmar.

Mackenzie-Stefanik has presented before Congress

and staffers on Capitol Hill regarding the state of health

care and the challenges associated with access to care.

Last year, she was one of the oncology nurses invited to

participate in the Cancer Moonshot Summit by the office

of former Vice President Joe Biden. She has also been a

Left to right: Mike Mandish ’92 ’93, Amanda “Mimi” Tinkler ’09, and Dawn Mackenzie-Stefanik ’86 ’95


part of several national advisory panels for pharmaceutical

companies.

It is Mackenzie-Stefanik’s hope that Stevenson will

continue to prepare graduates for any challenge that

comes their way. She feels that it is critical for students

to graduate with the confidence they need to excel in

their future endeavors and to have a sense of purpose and

commitment that extends beyond their immediate job.

Alumni Loyalty Award

This award is presented to alumni who continually demonstrate loyalty and commitment to the Stevenson University community by devoting their time and talent to enhance the overall success of the University.

Mike Mandish ’92 ’93

During his student experience, Mike Mandish appreciated

that the majority of his classes were taught by working

professionals, so he and his classmates were exposed

to many real world scenarios that could be applied in a

professional setting. He began his career as a paralegal,

with a focus on estates and trusts. Later on, he was able to

transition to the accounting field. Mandish is currently a

CPA in public accounting at Gorfine, Schiller, & Gardyn.

His loyalty to his alma mater is unwavering. A member

of both the Nick Mueller Society, recognizing leadership

donors, and the Great Oaks Society, recognizing legacy

donors, Mandish has made Stevenson a philanthropic

priority over the years. He served on the Stevenson

University Alumni Association Board for twelve years.

Mandish acted as Alumni Association Board President

and then as a liaison to the Board of Trustees. He guided

and managed modifications and revisions to the Alumni

Association Board Constitution and Bylaws, which led to

an increase in membership and an expansion of alumni

programming. Mandish helped to launch Stevenson’s first

Homecoming weekend as well as several other annual

alumni events.

He remains active in the Stevenson community,

supporting alumni initiatives and attending events. He

strongly believes that with its firm foundation,

Stevenson will continue to successfully educate

students who can keep up with the current demands

of the business world.

Young Alumni Award

This award recognizes graduates from the past ten years who have achieved success while remaining engaged with the University.

Amanda “Mimi” Tinkler ’09

As a business communication student, Tinkler was

very involved in the campus community. She recalls

the camaraderie with classmates and her own personal

development to have been just as much a part of

her college experience as earning credits toward her

degree. Stevenson prepared her well for the workforce,

equipping her not just with the applicable technical

skills to succeed, but also with strong interpersonal,

analytical, and critical thinking skills, vital to her

daily work.

For more than six years, Tinkler has been working

in development at the University of Maryland St.

Joseph Medical Center. Starting out as a manager

of donor relations, she quickly advanced her career

and is currently the Director of Development. The

youngest director within the organization, Tinkler

manages a team that has raised more than $22

million to support critical health care programs and

services that directly impact our community.

Understanding the importance and impact of

giving back, Tinkler has demonstrated strong support

of Stevenson since graduating in 2009. Her wish for

her alma mater is that the University continues to

grow while staying true to its core identity. In her eyes,

what makes Stevenson so special is the individualized

attention given to its students. She hopes that the

University will continue to provide outstanding

educational opportunities, guided by its founding

principles.

CLASS NOTES

1957Condolences to Mary Jane Borrows Myers on the passing of her husband, Charles, in November 2016.

real estate litigation. Mike is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Maryland Bar Association, and Middle District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Bar Association.

2000Kere Shearer ’00 ’01 married Damien Dickerson on Sept. 16, 2016.

2002John “Jeb” Barber was recently appointed the new Boys Head Basketball Coach at Leonardtown High School. He brings more than 15 years of coaching experience to the position and was the junior varsity coach last season. Jeb was the assistant men’s basketball coach at VJC/SU for six years. He was also the head men’s and women’s tennis coach, and an athletic administrator.

Tom Poe has joined MECU, Baltimore’s Credit Union, as Vice President of Marketing. He will be responsible for leading the credit union’s marketing and product development strategy with a focus on expanding its presence in the Baltimore market.

2004Kathea Bolt Smith is the Assistant Dean for Enrollment, Academic Affairs and Students Services at the Merrick School of Business at the University of Baltimore. She is also in her seventh year as a supervisor in the Human Services Program at Stevenson.

Milana Tomic ’04 married Christian Thiede on Feb. 22, 2017 in a private ceremony at the Riu Creole Hotel in Le Mourne, Mauritius. The weekend before the wedding the couple went on safari in South Africa. They will host a post-nuptial garden party for family and friends at their Pikesville home in late summer. Milana is a registered nurse at Carroll Hospital and Passport Health, and Christian is an IT professional at the Social Security Administration.

Samaritan and MedStar Union Memorial Hospitals, where she will oversee the integrated nursing program for both hospitals as Vice President of Patient Care Services and the Chief Nursing Officer. She started her nursing career at MedStar Union Memorial in 1986, and when Good Samaritan and Union Memorial integrated in 2015, Karen became the Assistant Vice President of Nursing Operations for both hospitals, responsible for uniting the nursing programs while overseeing seven departments.

Sarah Snyder is attending the University of Indianapolis studying for the Master of Arts degree with a major in English Language and Literature and an expected graduation date in 2019.

2008In April, during the Johns Hopkins University Impact + Innovation Forum, Shantell Roberts

1994Jennifer Sutherland Lubinski has been accepted into and will attend the 2017 Kenyon Review Poetry Workshop at Kenyon College.

1995Michael R. Caum, Esq. ’95 ’97 is an attorney in southern York County and is running to be the Shrewsbury area’s new district judge. He opened his general law practice right after graduating from Dickinson School of Law in 2001 and is admitted to practice before federal and state courts in Maryland and Pennsylvania. He focuses his practice in the areas of bankruptcy and litigation with an emphasis in family law and business and

2005Rachel Saylor has published her second book, a young adult science fiction/fantasy novel entitled Through Painted Glass, available as a paperback and Kindle ebook.

2006Karen Owings was recently named the top nursing leader for both MedStar Good

Alumni panelists, Shervonne Cherry ’05 (left), Alphonso Mayo ’14 (center), and Shantell Roberts ’08 (right) shared words of wisdom with current students and employers during the Diversity Career Expo in March. Following the panel, students had the opportunity to discuss diversity and inclusion within the workplace as they networked with alumni and employers.

1988Kathy Mignini Walsh is the Director of Marketing for Fallston Group. In early March she received the ATHENA Leadership Award which is presented to an established leader who demonstrates excellence in business and assists women to achieve their absolute full leadership potential. Kathy has more than 25 years of experience in strategic marketing, branding, public relations, and marketing communications. Prior to Fallston Group, she owned JigSaw Marketing Solutions, named one of Baltimore’s fastest-growing woman-owned businesses in 2013 and 2015, and she spent 10 years working in consumer products brand management in the toy industry.


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Using Forensic Expertise to Help Loved Ones

The most challenging aspect of the 10-year career

of forensic trace analyst Carrie Wise (Bachelor of

Science in Biology ‘05, Master of Forensic Science ‘07),

is overcoming the emotions stirred up by extremely

troubling cases.

However, Wise, who specializes in this area at a local

lab, says that she combats these hurdles by staying

objective while doing her best to deliver justice to the

victims and their families. “It is normal as a human to

go through distressing emotions, but there is always a

job to be done, and finding the right balance is key.” In

contrast, the most fulfilling aspect of her job is using

analytical techniques to validate her hypothesis, she

says, because she enjoys seeing the scientific method

solve the story based solely on facts.

To be a successful forensic scientist, Wise says, “You

have to be passionate and love what you do. You need

to be willing to give yourself to the process, and ensure

that you have a mind that questions everything.”

This curiosity serves her well when combing through

evidence and microscopic details. Documentation is

another crucial element of the job at which one must

excel to ensure that all evidence is recorded.

Wise, who is also an Adjunct Faculty Instructor for the

School of Graduate and Professional Studies, teaching

the Trace and Crime Scene Investigation courses, was a

member of the first class of Stevenson’s Forensic Science

graduate program. At a young age, Wise knew that she

wanted to give back to the community, and she says that

her current career is the best avenue through which she

can achieve that goal.

While attending Stevenson, Wise found her interest

in forensics sparked by Ellen Roskes, Ph.D., Associate

Dean, Chemistry, Math, and Physical Sciences. From her first

year in the Forensic Science program, it was absolutely clear to

Wise that this was she wanted to do. During her rotations and

visits to different labs, she got a feel for the forensics field and

was instantly enamored by the day-to-day work. Faculty members

in the program, who were all current or previous practitioners in

the field, used their professional experience to teach her what

would be expected from her in the field. One case that cemented

Carrie’s desire to work with trace evidence came from a visit

to a local crime lab where debris included paint, drywall, and

animal hairs. “The knowledge that so much information could

be extracted from these tiny items completely enthralled me.”

A mother of two, Wise cites her family as inspiration because

they remind her to change, try new things, and be the best

person she can be. The victims and their families also serve as an

inspiration to her. “I always remind myself that each victim was

someone’s baby. There are people who love and care for them.”

With the heartfelt goal of bringing comfort to each of these

families, Wise truly makes a difference in her community.

Carrie Wise ’05 ’07M

pitched her Portable Alternative Crib (P.A.C.) initiative to lower the occurrence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in Baltimore. Her proposal was selected from among 10 ventures as the inaugural recipient of a $25,000 cohort prize that will support her vision moving forward.

2009Alicia Bolden and Gordon “AJ” Jeffers ’08 ’10M were married on Nov. 5, 2016 in Ochos Rios, Jamaica, surrounded by a host of family and friends.

Joe L. Brooks, Jr. ’09M married Nykia Jackson on April 2, 2016. The couple are parents to three children: Courtney, Zion, and Mackenzie.

2010Amanda Garman was promoted to Senior Graphic Designer at Bonnie Heneson Communications, a full-service marketing communications agency. She has worked at BHC as a graphic designer for six years. Amanda specializes in branding and identity design, print and web advertisements, annual reports, newsletters, and special event materials. She is a member of AIGA, the professional association for design.

2011Brian Brooks II graduated in May from the University of Southern California’s School of

Cinematic Arts with a Master of Fine Arts degree. In early April his thesis film, The Waste Land, won Best Student Film at the Maryland International Film Festival.

2012Icel Cavis ’12M and Artem Kuznetsov were married on Jan. 25, 2017.

Elizabeth “Quinn” Somerville placed second in the SU Lift-a-Thon held in March with a weight of 340 lbs. This event is sponsored by the Student Athlete Advisory Council at Stevenson each year to support the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

2013Kaitlin McNew is the Communications Coordinator for the Maryland Center for Construction Education and Innovation (MCCEI), an industry driven, public-private partnership working to position construction as a career of choice. Prior to joining MCCEI, Kaitlin worked in marketing, communications, and social media/web design for a small nonprofit in Lancaster, Pa.

2014Becky Rembold and Mark Mazur ’14 were married on April 29, 2017. The ceremony and reception were held at Celebrations at the Bay in Pasadena, Md.

Jamie Schafer has accepted a new position as the Marketing and Operations Coordinator with Brand3 in Forest Hill, Md. She was previously the Director of Operations with the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce.

Julia Tucker ’14 ’15M was selected to sing on the Original Broadway Cast Recording for “Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812,” starring recording artist Josh Groban. She is working as a Digital Media Coordinator for Mid-Atlantic Media in Owings Mills, Md.

Karen Ulmer ’14M was recognized in the May issue of Baltimore Magazine as one of the region’s top nurses for her extraordinary contribution to healthcare. She is an Otolaryngology Nurse Specialist at The Milton J. Dance, Jr. Head and Neck Center at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center. All of the 50 winners of this honor were celebrated at a dinner and awards reception in April. Karen is a graduate of the SU online master’s program in nursing and writes that she delayed pursuing her degree until she found Stevenson’s program, which met both her professional growth needs while accommodating her obligations as a wife and mother.

During the annual Mission: I’m Home alternate spring break trip to Louisiana in March, several alumni volunteered alongside current students and staff to help rebuild the homes of individuals and families affected by the Baton Rouge flooding in the fall of 2016.

Women’s soccer alumnae competed against the current Mustangs in the annual Soccer Alumni Game and Reunion on April 2 in Mustang Stadium. The alumnae pulled away with a 3-0 victory and earned bragging rights until the teams face off again in 2018.


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to work in the entertainment business. Shane will serve as a brand ambassador and provide professional studio tours, and he will later have the chance to work as a page for the shows that film on the Paramount lot, as well as the opportunity to work in various other departments of the studio with the goal of moving into a full-time position. He hopes to work his way into a role such as publicity or casting.

Our condolences to Tyler Rutherford on the passing of his mother on March 24, 2017.

On April 18, members of the Stevenson community gathered to celebrate the legacy of President Emeritus Manning, during which his presidential portrait was unveiled. Alumnae in attendance took the opportunity to capture the moment with a selfie. From back left: Lori Elgert Fabiano ’02, Shantell Roberts ’08, Angie Davis Pallozzi ’05, Donna Kahoe ’94 ’99. From front left: Shervonne Cherry ’05 and Katie Decker ’10 ’12M.

2015Wally Ann Wiscovitch ’15 ’16M married Sean McClain on April 21, 2017. She is an Account Manager at TEKsystems in Harrisburg, Pa.

Nhu Nguyen has joined the staff at Warschawski as an interactive graphic designer and photographer, where she will create print and digital materials, as well as handle photography and video work for the agency’s clients. She also runs her own photography business and enjoys taking portraits and engagement photos in her spare time.

2016Hannah Nusbaum and Ian Eberly ’16 were married on Nov. 12, 2016. Hannah is a registered nurse at Hanover Hospital in Hanover, Pa., and Ian is a software engineer at Leidos in Reston, Va.

Marisa “Missy” Elrick is working as a PMO (project management office) Administrator at McCormick & Co. in Hunt Valley, Md.

Samantha Paulus and Elizabeth Gudesblat ’16 were recently published in the Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine for their work assessing the efficacy of rapid syphilis tests. The tests would enable point-of-care diagnosis and expedite treatment of infections, particularly in resource-limited locations, allowing for improved patient outcomes.

Peter Hoblitzell has joined Mahan Rykiel Associates, a Baltimore-based landscape architecture, urban design, and planning firm, where he evaluates reforestation sites to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay.

Shane Messick followed his dream to Hollywood and has been accepted into the 2017 class of employee pages at Paramount Pictures. This program offers hands-on experience for those who want

On April 30, Stevenson student-athletes were acknowledged for their tremendous accomplishments during the first annual Mustang Gala: Presenting the “StevieU” Awards. Ricky Sanchez ’98 (left) announced the inaugural recipient of the Mustang Gala Alumni Award and presented the award to his friend, former teammate, and fellow Dick Watts Athletics Hall of Fame member, Trey Shackelford ’96 ’02 (right).

Savannah Lawrence Tagget accepted a full-time position with Pivot Communication in Boulder, Colo. Some of her duties involve writing newsletters and blog posts, interviewing individuals for articles, managing clients’ social media pages, and distributing event and news releases to the press. Savannah writes, “Every day I see how skills I learned both at Stevenson and at my internships apply to my new job.”

In Memoriam:Teresa Lardner Burdinski ’74 on Dec. 26, 2016

Mary Kathleen Mislak Felmey ’74 on Nov. 2, 2016

Jean Turek Lewis ’82 on Nov. 16, 2016

Alumni, we want to hear what you’ve been doing!Please send us your news and photos on personal and professional achievements, marriage, family, travel, and memories of your time at VJC/SU. Submit your news and photos via mail to Alumni Notes, Stevenson University, Attn: Carolyn Douglas, 1525 Greenspring Valley Rd., Stevenson, MD 21153-0641; via e-mail to [email protected]; or submit them online at stevenson.edu/ventures.

Alumni were joined by students, parents, faculty, and staff to cheer the Orioles on to a victory over the Red Sox during Stevenson Night at Camden Yards on Friday, June 2. Top left photo: Shirley Matlock ’74 and her husband, Gary Matlock. Bottom left photo: (back row) Will Comotto ’16 and Chris Toth ’16; (front row) Lanie Swanhart ’16, Tara Shishmanian ’15, and Megan Donahue ’16. Far right photo: Daniel Reinhardt ’13 ’15M and his #FUTUREMUSTANG.


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INTRODUCING A MASTER’S IN COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIPStevenson University’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies is introducing a new online master’s degree and post-baccalaureate certificate in Community-Based Education and Leadership. Developed to meet the growing demand for highly qualified professionals to teach, lead, and manage in non-formal and informal education settings, this program benefits a variety of positions within this expanding educational sector. Practicing professionals will gain the knowledge and skills to become effective educators and change leaders in their organizations. Upon completion of the master’s program, graduates will have the ability to meet the needs of diverse populations of learners, build transformative learning communities, and foster collaborative partnerships within their field.

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