Issue II 2008 - University of Mount Union

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Issue II, 2008
Going Green
Mount Union vows to lead
the way toward sustainability
PRESIDENTIAL notes
We have revved up our campus recycling efforts, collecting more than
26,757 pounds of recyclables over a
10-week period through our participation in 2008 RecycleMania. We
are increasing the number and visibility of our recycling receptacles on
campus and have begun to recycle
building materials and appliances.
President Richard F. Giese and
Alliance Mayor Toni Middleton
signed an agreement to work
together on sustainabilty
issues. The two will share
research on sustainable
operations including energy
efficiency, purchasing,
fleet management, waste
management and related
items and securing funding
sources. Also pictured are
Tiffany Gravlee and Dr. Peter
Schneller, associate professor
of education, both of whom
serve on the Mayor’s Green
Task Force.
D
uring the past year, “green” has become the operative word on Mount Union College’s campus.
We have committed ourselves, as an institution of
higher learning, to reduce waste, increase efficiency
and accelerate educational efforts toward sustainability.
We all have a responsibility to address this global issue. The signs are clear. Natural resources are being
depleted at a more rapid rate than they can be replaced
in nature. Pollution is compromising the survival and
diversity of many plant and animal species. Harmful emissions in our water and air pose increasing
health risks. Thus, to stand still would compromise
the ability to meet our own needs and those of future
generations. Realizing the critical nature of these
issues, Mount Union has put in place a number of
sustainability initiatives.
As you will read on the pages that follow, this past
year was one of assessment, commitment, organization and action. I had the great opportunity to formalize our commitment to sustainability by signing the
American College and University Presidents Climate
Commitment, joining the leaders of more than 450
other institutions across the country. This commitment provides a solid foundation for our actions as we
create a comprehensive plan to move toward climate
neutrality.
As part of this agreement, we took several concrete actions this year. We are incorporating green standards
in our new and renovated building projects and have
developed a purchasing policy requiring ENERGY
STAR certification for applicable purchases. In addition, we are actively encouraging pooled and public
transportation by sponsoring Alliance’s Fuel-Less
Fridays and are researching the possibility of purchasing energy from renewable resources.
Moreover, we are making a conscious effort to match our waste
reduction with decreased consumption. Our new buildings and renovated facilities are being equipped
with energy-efficient appliances and
triple-pane windows as well as other
environmentally-friendly technology.
AVI, our food service provider, has
replaced “to-go” containers used in
the B & B Café with reusable plates
and silverware and we implemented an environmental
print policy to discourage unnecessary paper waste.
We also are investigating the possibility of pursuing
alternative forms of energy. Our first step in this direction came this summer with the installation of a solar
energy panel on the roof of the Hoover-Price Campus
Center. This solar panel is the result of student, faculty
and staff fund-raising efforts and the generosity of the
Ohio Department of Development and Dr. Richard
Olson, director of sustainable and environmental
studies at Berea College, who initially challenged the
freshman class to raise the funds for the panel during
a convocation he presented on campus in the fall.
All of our efforts have come as a result of the work
and dedication of a number of individuals, groups and
businesses and they are all to be applauded for their
efforts. This past year, we formed a Sustainability Task
Force, chaired by Dr. Charles McClaugherty, that measured our current status and is now working to forge
a path for us as we continue our journey. Our Board
of Trustees members are behind our initiative and the
momentum of our dedicated faculty, staff and students
has energized our efforts. Many of our alumni are
“living green,” whether actively working in the field of
sustainability or simply committing to making the small
changes that add up to so much. We have partnered
with the City of Alliance to pool our resources to build
a more responsible community and AVI has a proven
commitment to green initiatives and the use of local,
fresh produce.
These combined efforts have led to a successful
first year of our green initiatives and will provide the
foundation that we need to continue to take the lead
in sustainability efforts.
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Issue II, 2008
CONTENTS
News Notes ......................... 2
Sports Notes ........................ 9
2
Class of 2008 .................... 10
Encouraged to Make History
This year’s Commencement speaker, Sy Green ’64,
called upon the 435 graduates of the Class of 2008
to “make history.”
Standing Out in ................. 12
the Crowd
Four members of the Class of 2008 have hit the
ground running since graduation, turning their Mount
Union accomplishments into career success.
Drive for Distinction........... 14
6
Mount Union has raised $70 million through Drive
for Distinction, a campaign with a goal of $80 million
to meet the strategic initiatives of the College.
The Green Connection....... 18
Mount Union alumni have the opportunity to help the
College in its green initiative by choosing environmentally-friendly ways of staying connected.
ON THE COVER
Leading the ....................... 20
Sustainable Way
10
It has been a busy year since Mount Union undertook
its efforts toward building sustainability. Many improvements have been made including the reduction
of consumption and improvement of efficiency.
The cover features Trustee Emeritus David Schooler
’68 in his environmentally-friendly GEM car in front
of his travel business in Columbus, OH. Read more
about Schooler and his commitment to sustainability
on p. 30.
Living Green ...................... 28
Whether working directly with environmental issues,
incorporating green initiatives into their workplaces
or making sustainability a part of their daily lives,
Mount Union alumni and friends across the country
are doing their part to save our planet.
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EDITOR AND DESIGNER
Melissa Smith ’98
CONTRIBUTORS
Stephanie Dominick ’10
Michael Ihrig ’02
Harry Paidas ’74
Katie Pusateri ’10
Melissa Smith ’98
Megan Stewart ’11
Diane Thomas ’05
Scott Thomas ’10
Alexandra Ulbricht ’10
Jack Weber ’95
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Cockrill’s Studio
EDITORIAL BOARD
Anne (Zimmer ’95) Graffice
Harry Paidas ’74
Jim Piatt
Melissa Smith ’98
Diane Thomas ’05
CONTACT
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Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 821-5320 or
(800) 992-6682
http://www.muc.edu
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Founded in 1846, Mount Union College is a four-year, private, liberal
arts college affiliated with the United
Methodist Church and accredited by
the North Central Association.
It is the policy of Mount Union College
not to discriminate on the basis of race,
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or parental status, or disability in student
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Students, Hoover-Price Campus Center,
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Class Notes ....................... 34
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NEWS notes
SCHOLAR Day
highlighted the research
projects of nearly 150
undergraduate students
through both formal and
poster presentations.
NOTEWORTHY
Junior Heather Stump,
an early childhood education major of Wadsworth,
OH, has been selected
by Campus Compact to
receive the 2008 Frank
Newman Leadership
Award for dedication to
service and civic engagement.
Cenell Munford-Clark,
assistant professor of
h u m a n p e r fo r m a n c e
and sport business, was
inducted into the Stark
County Women’s Hall
of Fame during the 18th
annual induction celebration.
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ON CAMPUS
Outstanding Seniors
Lauren Brobeck of Salem, OH
was named Outstanding Senior Woman and Daniel Luketic
of Rootstown, OH was named
Outstanding Senior Man at the
annual Senior Recognition and
Honors Convocation.
SCHOLAR DAY
M
ount Union College hosted SCHOLAR Day on
Thursday, April 24, highlighting the research
projects of nearly 150 undergraduate students.
Named by senior Aubrey Bowser, SCHOLAR Day
stands for Student Celebration Honoring Our Latest
Academic Research.
During the inaugural SCHOLAR Day celebration, more
than 60 students offered formal presentations, giving
15 minute talks about the results of their research
during three afternoon sessions. In addition, 80
students displayed posters depicting their research,
answering questions and discussing their projects
during a poster presentation and reception.
Students presenting formal and poster presentations
during the day represented the departments of Art;
Biology; Chemistry; Communication; Computer
Science and Information Systems; Economics,
Accounting and Business Administration; Education;
English; Foreign Languages; Geology; Human
Performance and Sport Business; Mathematics;
Music; Philosophy and Religious Studies; Physics and
Astronomy; Psychology; Political Science; Sociology
and Theatre.
“An important objective of higher education is to encourage students to go beyond being passive learners and to become active participants in their chosen
fields of study,” said Dr. Patricia Draves, vice president
for academic affairs and dean of the College, as she
formally announced the beginning of SCHOLAR Day
at the close of the Senior Recognition and Honors Convocation. “We want our students to utilize the theories
and methods that they have mastered throughout their
educational careers by applying them in a meaningful
manner,”she said. “Undergraduate research is an important way that this objective is achieved.”
SCHOLAR Day was made possible by a significant
financial contribution by Trustee Emeritus George ’58
and Sally (Shrake ’59) Stradley of Hartville, OH.
A biochemistry major, Brobeck’s
campus activities have included
serving as president and vice
president – recruitment of Alpha
Chi Omega. Named to the Dean’s
List every semester, she was a
member of the Order of Omega,
American Chemistry Society,
Alpha Lambda Delta, Psi Kappa
Omega and the Alembroic Society. A Bertha Tsai Award recipient,
she also is a member of the Mount Union Choir and
has played women’s volleyball.
A business administration major, Luketic’s campus
activities include serving as president of Tau Pi Phi
business fraternity and Sophomore Service Honorary
as well as vice president for the Investment Team and
Blue Key Honorary. Named to the Dean’s List every
semester, he has served as an FYE advocate and is a
member of Alpha Lambda Delta, Alpha Phi Omega
service fraternity and Student Activities Council and
served as secretary of the senior class. He received
the Shively Sophomore Award, Presidential Scholarship Award and Robert Hillier Scholarship. He also has
been active with the Society of Advancing Management Emerging Leaders.
Brobeck also was named
Outstanding Senior Sorority
Woman with James Habecker
of Pittsford, NY receiving
Outstanding Senior Fraternity Man honors at Mount
Union’s annual Greek Awards
ceremony.
Habecker has served as worthy sentinel – parent/alumni
relations, worthy master –
president and membership education chair for Alpha
Tau Omega. A representative to Interfraternity Council
and member of Order of Omega, he has served as
treasurer for both. He is a four-year member of the
men’s baseball team, a member of the Sport Management Association and has been involved in numerous
service projects on campus.
RETIREE reception
20th Anniversary Schooler Lecture
Retired faculty and staff members and their spouses gathered at the Fred J. Haupt
President’s House on April 30 to reminisce about their days at the College.
“The path to progress is through politics,” Mary Matalin, former assistant to President George W. Bush and
counselor to Vice President Dick Cheney, said at the
20th anniversary Schooler Lecture this spring.
Matalin spoke of the upcoming election and, as a
conservative Republican, said the rumor Democrats
cannot lose is not true.
“Polls cannot be predicted,” Matalin said, “It is not
a lay down for Democrats. There is more we don’t
know than do know. What we do know, however, is
there will be an intervening event and the economy
may get better.”
Matalin said young people especially are at the epicenter of the election cycle. “For any young person
interested in politics, this is the year to go out and do
something,” Matalin said. “Get involved; volunteer. This
is the time to do it.”
Pictured (l-r) are George Thomas, professor emeritus of religious studies; Shea Zellweger, professor
emeritus of psychology and John Saffell, professor emeritus of history.
Matalin was joined on the stage by her husband James
Carville who, unlike his wife, is a Democrat. The political consultant talked about the “fascinating contradiction” within the Democratic Party. He said Democratic
Party A consists of suburban, urban, older women
who are well-educated, while Democratic Party B is
comprised of those who look heavily to the federal
government for such things as social security, Medicare and student loans. Carville said Obama caters to
Party B while Hillary Clinton to Party A.
Regarding politics, Carville
spoke highly of Mount Union
and said the young people
he met are engaged, aware
of the world around them and
care about their country.
Academic Affairs Reorganization
Pictured (l-r) are Art Murdoch, professor emeritus of chemistry; Terry Taylor, dean emeritus of
students; Ralph Daily, professor emeritus of education and his wife Fran; and Jim Rodman,
professor emeritus of physics and astronomy.
Mount Union has announced the appointment of four
faculty members to the position of dean of division.
The deans will play an important role in academic planning, decision making and leadership development
and will serve to expedite the implementation of creative and innovative ideas presented by the faculty.
Dr. Patricia Matthews will serve as dean of the Division of Professional Studies. A
Mount Union faculty member
since 1975, Matthews has
served as chair of the Department of Economics, Accounting and Business Administration for 12 years during that
time. She is also active with
the Investment Team and other
finance projects.
Pictured (l-r) are Carol DeGrange, former instructor of English, and husband Donald Hobson,
professor emeritus of religious studies; Faye Holloway, professor emeritus of chemistry and Gloria
Malone, professor emeritus of English.
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NOTEWORTHY
Mount Union has named
Dr. Ronald W. Mendel,
assistant professor of
human performance and
sport business, as the
College’s 2008 Great
Teacher.
Tiffani Tribble has been
named director of Mount
Union’s new Academic
Planning Center, which
will provide guidance to
students as they explore
potential majors.
Dr. Andrew Price will serve as
dean of the Division of Arts
and Humanities. Price joined
Mount Union in 1990 and has
served as the chair of the Department of English, director of
gender studies and director of
American studies. His current
research and writing projects
are focused on the works of Alice Walker.
Dr. Jonathan Scott will serve
as dean of the Division of Mathematics and Sciences. Scott, a
member of the Department of
Biology for 18 years, recently
served as its chair. A molecular
biologist with an active and
funded research program, he is
studying the role of antimicrobial peptides and the relationship
to fungi and amphibian decline.
Dr. Richard Dutson will serve as
dean of the Division of Social
Sciences. Since joining Mount
Union he has served as chair
of the Department of Political
Science and as associate dean.
He recently co-developed a
computer simulation game to
help students develop critical
thinking and decision making
skills in political science.
Academic Planning Center
Beginning in the 2008-09 Academic Year, Mount Union
will offer its students a new opportunity to achieve academic success – the Academic Planning Center.
upgrades recently, including new wooden siding on
two sides of the barn, new wood in the center of the
floor using lumber from the property and a new coat of
paint. This summer, the roof will also be replaced.
The Nature Center submitted an application through
the Ohio group which included old stories about the
barn. Friends of Ohio looks at the quality of the barn as
well as what has been done to remodel it. One winner
was chosen for adaptive use and one for agricultural
use.
Campus Crescent Dedication
The childhood memories of Jane (Eynon ’46) Moncrief
can be credited for spurring a campus renovation project at Mount Union that has resulted in the rejuvenation of a favorite “play place” from her youth. Mount
Union honored that location, known as the Campus
Crescent, with a dedication ceremony that reunited
long-time friends and celebrated the past.
The Campus Crescent, the “island” of land just north
of the Hoover-Price Campus Center that joins Simpson
and Vincent streets, was the beneficiary of a recent
face lift that included the removal of dying trees and
planting of new foliage including flowering pear, cherry
and elm trees. Decorative flowers and shrubbery
also have enhanced the area, creating a welcoming
entrance to those traveling to campus from the west
on Vincent.
Nearly 50 individuals contributed to the project at the
request of Moncrief, many of whom grew up in the
neighborhood surrounding the crescent – a neighborhood that Moncrief’s grandfather, Walter Ellet, developed shortly after World War I. A long-time member of
the Mount Union Board of Trustees and former chair,
Ellet also was the driving force behind the excavation
of the Campus Lakes at the corner of Simpson Street
and Union Avenue.
The Academic Planning Center will offer guidance
and assistance to students while they explore the possibilities for claiming or changing their major course of
study. Through personal attention, interest surveys,
cooperation with the Office of Career Development
and programs on choosing a major, the center will assist
students in finding the major that is right for their unique
interests and goals.
Dr. James Thoma, professor of human performance and sport business and a faculty member at the College since
1989, has been named
associate dean of the
College.
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Nature Center Barn
The barn at the John T.
Huston-Dr. John D. Brumbaugh Nature Center
won Barn of the Year for
Adaptive Reuse through
Friends of Ohio Barns.
Homeless in the Quad
Built in the mid-1860s,
the barn has seen many
Homeless in the Quad brought students together for
a night in the quad where they built their own shelters
IN THE COMMUNITY
NOTEWORTHY
out of cardboard.
The student participants “begged”
for food and slept
outside in the frigid Ohio nighttime
temperatures. The
event, organized
by JANUS, recognized that there are
over 350 homeless
people in Stark County and promoted awareness.
finger painting and an improvisation forum with Penny
Cole, visiting professor of theatre.
ACROSS THE COUNTRY
ECC Literary Competition
Mackenzie Shay, a senior writing major, was awarded
first and third place honors in the East Central Colleges’ Seventeenth Annual Student Literary Competition
for her pieces, The Igloo and Key Lime Pie.
Christina Zwilling,
a sophomore writing major, was also
a third place winner
for her piece titled
Footsteps in the
Snow.
Relay for Life
A total of 50 teams helped to raise nearly $35,000 for
cancer research at the Alliance Relay For Life.
Established to celebrate survivorship, remember
victims and raise money for future cancer advancements, Relay For Life provided an incredible feeling
of community among participants this year.
Diane Thomas, assistant director of public affairs,
shared her story of breast cancer survival as this
year’s featured
speaker. Her
speech was
inspirational
for everyone.
She stressed
the importance
of encouragement through
th e f i g h t i n g
process.
24 Hours of the Arts
The second annual Twenty-Four Hours of the Arts was
held to raise money for The American Cancer Society’s
Relay for Life.
The highlights included the appearance of local bands
Ram in the Bush and The Bee’s Knees and performances by Laughing Stock, Mount Union’s comedic
Improvisation group. This year’s event also featured
As part of a restructuring of the Physical
Plant, James Rhodes
has been promoted to
assistant director. In his
new role, Rhodes will be
working to promote and
implement sustainable
practices on campus.
As winners, Shay
and Zwilling will receive cash prizes
and their works will
be published in the
2008 ECC Literary Anthology.
Make A Difference Day Service Projects
Awarded
Mount Union College’s Make a Difference Day program was recognized as a semi-finalist by Make a
Difference Day Ohio, a state competition to honor
schools for their efforts with Make a Difference Day
projects. In 2007, Mount Union students participated
in service-learning and community service projects in
the Alliance community and surrounding areas from
October 22-27 in honor of Make a Difference Day.
Make a Difference Day is a national, annual event that
provides an opportunity for individuals to volunteer
and make a difference in their local communities.
The College’s Make a Difference Day participation
is sponsored by the Office of Service-Learning and
Community Service.
Tiffany Watson, a senior
exercise science major of
Ashtabula, OH, has been
awarded Ohio Campus
Compact’s Charles J.
Ping Student Service
Award for her contribution to service in the Alliance community.
Alpha Phi Omega Youth Grant
Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity announced that the Xi Upsilon Chapter of Mount Union
College was one of the 30 chapters being awarded the
Alpha Phi Omega Youth Service Grant.
With the funding from the Youth Service Grant, Xi
Upsilon is helping Pegasus Farm, a therapeutic riding center in Northeast Ohio, by donating supplies
from the farm’s wish list to help maintain the grounds
and take care of the patients and horses. Xi Upsilon
has volunteered its time to Pegasus Farm in the past
and looks forward to being able to do more than just
volunteer.
Freshman Jeseca Lindberg, an early childhood
education major of Austintown, OH, was named
Student Employee of the
Year, recognized for her
work as a program assistant of the Bethany
House.
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Mount Connects
with the Far East
By Jack Weber ’95
A Japanese legend promises that he who folds a thousand origami cranes will be
granted a wish.
President Giese and Dr. Coleman visited the Universiti Sains
Malaysia, Penang and were hosted by Mount Union alumnus Dr.
Jason Tye ’91, associate dean. They held meetings to establish
student and faculty exchanges.
Mount Union College President Richard F. Giese yearns for strengthened and
new relationships with Asian institutions, so he recently visited five universities
and hosted six alumni events in the Far East.
And he had 1,000 origami cranes in hand.
From May 15-31, President and Mrs. Giese, along with William Coleman, assistant
to the president for diversity affairs, and Scott Slabaugh, director of international
student services, made two-day stops in Tokyo, Osaka and Hiroshima, Japan; Hong
Kong; Malaysia; Singapore and Shanghai, China.
The cranes, folded by international students after a visit from a survivor of the Hiroshima atomic bombing earlier in the academic year, were presented to the Hiroshima
Peace Culture Foundation where they will be laid at a memorial at Peace Park.
A key to the city of Alliance, OH, along with a proclamation from Mayor Toni Middleton, was also presented to the mayor of Hiroshima.
Students of Shanghai University of Economics and Finance in
China joined President Giese on a tour of their campus. During
the visit, President Giese discussed the opportunity for a formal
exchange program with Dean Xiong Zhang.
“We would like to have a city-to-city relationship with Hiroshima much like it has
with Akron,” said Giese. “Because of what happened there in World War II, Hiroshima is really at the forefront of the peace movement and the College wants to
be a part of that.”
The entire mission of Giese and his envoy was one of peace and goodwill, reaching out to alumni as well as current sister schools and making initial inroads in
China.
“The epiphany for me is what a huge opportunity this is for our college and for our
students and faculty to be involved with Asia, which is by far the area of the world
that is expanding at the fastest rate,” said Giese. “We really need to be involved
over there. It’s certainly a wiser path for us as a college, and as a country for that
matter, to be collaboratively working with emerging powerhouses in Asia than it
would be to be confrontational with them over military power in the future. Already
you see a tremendous intertwining between the cultures.”
The Gieses were special guests at a dinner hosted by members
of the Hiroshima Women’s High School and University. Talks
were held to promote continued cooperation with Jogakuin High
School and the possibility of extending programs to the University.
Mount Union already has a strong Asian influence with 60 of the 75 international
students enrolled for next year coming from an Asian country.
However, while strengthening current ties with Baika University, Kansai Gaida
University and Jogakuin University in Japan – schools with which Mount Union
has had a strong and long-standing exchange and scholarship program -- during the
trip, the Mount Union delegation took the first steps in establishing an exchange
relationship with Shanghai University of Finance and Economics in China as well
as Sains University in Penang, Malaysia, where Mount Union alumnus Jason Tye
’91 is an associate dean.
“Our main purpose was to establish student and faculty exchange relationships
with these Asian universities,” explained Giese. “We would love to have visiting
faculty come to teach, especially their native languages, and we want our students
to have the opportunity to study abroad if they wish. This is a tremendous opportunity for our college.”
President Giese and Dr. Coleman posed with the Baika
University World Champion cheerleading squad - the Raiders.
Baika’s cheerleaders took their name from Mount Union due to
their 30-year-long sister school relationship.
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Giese said Mount Union has a handshake agreement with Shanghai University of
Finance and Economics, which was initiated by Chinese native Liangwu Yin, history
professor and director of non-western studies at Mount Union.
The exchange will be the first with a Chinese school for Mount Union and the first
with an American school for Shanghai University.
“China is just an unbelievable opportunity,” said Giese, explaining that competition
to get into the limited number of universities there is fierce.
Alumni Gatherings
While demographics show that college-aged population will drop over the next
several years in the United States, making it more difficult for colleges to attract students, there is a surplus of Chinese students seeking educational opportunities.
“The limits at Chinese universities are very restrictive and there are many good
students who can’t go to college there because there just aren’t enough schools,”
said Giese. “At the same time, there is an emphasis on education and students
need to go elsewhere. There used to be a language barrier, but now anyone under
15 in China speaks English fairly well.”
While in Shanghai, Giese also visited Roger Lindsay, head of Asian operations
with the Timken Company, regarding international internship opportunities for
Mount Union students. Since returning, the first Mount Union intern is at work
for the company in China.
Alumni gathering in Hong Kong
In Penang, Giese and Tye discussed a four-week summer faculty exchange program.
“I think that is something our faculty will be excited about,” said Giese. “Plus, I think
it is critical for us to give faculty more of an international experience. It will only
help in the classroom because of the globalization that is going on.”
The Mount Union Board of Trustees could be going global as well. In between
hosting six alumni functions of 20 to 25 persons each, Giese interviewed at least
three potential board members.
“All of our alumni, no matter where they live, are a huge asset as far as recruiting
students and fundraising,” said Giese. “We have some very successful alumni in
Asia who would also be a benefit on our board and give us a world perspective.”
Alumni gathering in Penang, Malaysia
Giese said reaching out to Asia is a natural evolution to what Mount Union has been
doing, noting that faculty members have made the first venture into India.
“We’re a global society and it’s becoming obvious that the boundaries just don’t
exist like they did at one time,” said Giese. “Asia and India are two giants in the
world that are growing and we need to learn to work together for the betterment
of all. This is a tremendous opportunity for us to expand our horizons.”
Taking Mount Union College to Asia
The Association of International Students recently presented 1,000 folded paper
cranes to Dr. Richard F. Giese, president of the College, to kick-off the Mount
Union College trip to Asia.
Alumni gathering in Osaka, Japan
Those presenting the cranes included Brittany Rivers, a freshman Japanese
and psychology major of Cambridge, OH; Taku Miyazaki, a senior business
administration and sport business major of Toyko, Japan; Keiko Miyahara, a
senior physics and astronomy major of Hiroshima, Japan; and Brie Towers, a
senior sociology major of Streetsboro, OH.
There is a Japanese legend that
came after the atomic bomb was
dropped on Hiroshima in 1945
stating that anyone who folds
1,000 cranes will be granted a
wish.
Alumni gathering in Hiroshima, Japan
The president presented the
cranes to the mayor of Hiroshima
during his trip. He also presented
a proclamation from the mayor of
Alliance and a key to the city of
Alliance. The cranes were taken
to a monument in the Hiroshima
Peace Park.
Alumni gathering in Tokyo, Japan
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NOTEWORTHY
Study Abroad in China
Two Mount Union College students experienced both
the wonder of China and the struggles of tragedy while
studying abroad this summer.
Amy Tomko, vice president for enrollment services, was selected as the
winner of the 2008 Spirit
of Enterprise Award by the
Alliance Area Chamber of
Commerce, presented
to a chamber member
who has demonstrated
a commitment to the Alliance area business community.
Students Meet with Legislators
Mount Union College students had the opportunity
to meet with the legislators from their school’s district
as part of the 13th annual Student Lobby Day event
organized by the Association of Independent Colleges
and Universities of Ohio (AICUO).
With the recent release of the Ohio Strategic Plan for
Higher Education, Student Lobby Day participants had
the opportunity to ask their legislators to remember
the state’s cost-effective investment in independent
college students.
THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
Senior biochemistry major Joe Rettig of East Palestine, OH co-authored a
paper with Dr. Benjamin
Burlingham, assistant
professor of chemistry,
that was recently accepted into the Journal of
Chemical Education.
Leonard Reich has been
named director of sports
information, coming to
the College from Capital
University.
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India Scholarship
Brittany Rivers, a freshman Japanese and psychology
major of Cambridge, OH, and Jesus Sanchez, a sophomore international business and economics major of
Ashtabula, OH, were offered two scholarships for full
tuition to Christ College in Banglore, India.
Each applicant had two applications to complete – one
for the full-tuition scholarship and the other for the University Study Abroad Consortium Program (USAC).
The applications included essays and references.
The applications were passed to a subcommittee for
international education, and the applicants were also
considered on the basis of their grade point average
and the relationship between the experience and their
future goals.
“One of the cool things is the opportunity for Mount
Union students to study in places different from typical
study abroad locations,” said Michael Guyer, program
assistant for the Office of International Programs. “This
experience is even more important because of India’s
rising influence internationally.”
Anna Kramer, a junior Japanese major of Pittsburgh,
PA was at Southwest University for Nationalities in
Chengdu, China, just over
60 miles from the recent
earthquake’s epicenter.
Living in an apartment
building on the ninth floor,
she was close enough
to the tragedy that she felt some of the aftershocks.
Chengdu is a city of 10 million, and things are functioning normally there although hospitals were overcrowded with earthquake victims.
Eddie Bell, a junior business administration major
of Damascus, OH participated in a study abroad
program at Shanghai University in Shanghai, China.
He, too, witnessed the
tragic effects of the earthquake on the country and
experienced the national
three minutes of mourning firsthand. He also saw enormous emotional outpourings from large sympathetic
crowds chanting “Go, China! Stand up, China!” in the
public squares.
Travels to France
Dr. Frank Triplett, professor of foreign languages
and director of international programs, accompanied
Mount Union students Alicia Andreani of Alliance,
OH, Amanda Kusler of North Lawrence, OH and Kelly
Morckel of Salem, OH, to Rouen, France, a new sister
city of Cleveland, OH. The trip, which took place in
early July, was in conjunction with a larger group representing Cleveland and northeast Ohio at the Rouen
Armada. The Armada, which takes place every four
years, is a tall ships celebration with a trade, arts and
education fair visited by nearly 10 million people.
Triplett and the students represented northeast Ohio
and its educational opportunities at the booth of the
French American Chamber of Commerce in Rouen.
They staffed the booth, answering questions and
passing out materials about Mount Union.
For more news, visit www.muc.edu/news.
SPORTS notes
Two Mount Union alumni and former athletes
have been making headlines. Jim Ballard ’94
(left) has been inducted
into the College Football
Divisional Hall of Fame
and Eddis Singleton ’04
(right) competed in the
U.S. Olympic Trials in
the 50-meter freestyle
event.
NOTEWORTHY
BALLARD INDUCTED
INTO COLLEGE
FOOTBALL DIVISIONAL
HALL OF FAME
SINGLETON
COMPETES IN U.S.
OLYMPIC SWIMMING
TRIALS
ormer Purple Raider quarterback Jim Ballard
’94 was inducted into the 2008 College Football
Divisional Hall of Fame at the Enshrinement Festival
in South Bend, IN in July.
ormer Mount Union College men’s swimmer Eddis Singleton of East Cleveland, OH competed in
the 50-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic Swimming
Trials in Omaha, NE. Although he missed making the
the semi-finals by four spots, his accomplishments as
a swimmer are to be commended. He finished in a tie
for 20th place, a great accomplishment given the fact
that he entered the competition as the 45th seed and
only began training six months ago.
F
Ballard, a two-time First-Team All-American pick in
1992 and 1993, broke 17 Division III records and threw
for 8,270 yards and 93 touchdowns as a Purple Raider.
Ballard played one year at Wilmington College.
The two-time recipient of the Mike Gregory Award,
which is given to the Ohio Athletic Conference’s top
offensive back, Ballard was a two-time All-Conference
selection and suffered only one OAC loss during his
prolific career. He won the first Gagliardi Trophy and
first Melberger Award recognizing the Division III
Player of the Year.
The Ohio native played in the NFL, Canadian Football
League and the Arena Football League during his
10-year professional career and led the Scottish Claymores to an NFL Europe World Bowl title in 1996.
Inducted into the Scottish Claymores Hall of Fame in
2001, Ballard currently serves as the commissioner
of the Continental Indoor Football League in North
Canton, OH.
F
Singleton qualified for the Olympic trials with a time of
23.16 at the Charlotte Ultra Swim Meet.
At Mount Union, Singleton was a three-time NCAA
Division III National Champion (2002, 2003, 2004) in
the 50 freestyle. A six-time All-American, he was the
Ohio Athletic Conference Swimmer of the Meet at
the 2003 and 2004 OAC Championships. He earned
a bachelor’s degree in information systems and won
the College’s Wayne Manzilla Award.
When asked about posting a qualifying time four years
after college Singleton said, “Believe you can do it.
Whenever you believe, you start knowing it. Then it
happens.”
For more on athletics, visit www.muc.edu/athletics.
Senior Dan
Gund of
Madison,
OH won
the shot put
title at the
NCAA Track and Field
Championships. An AllAmerican, Gund also was
the OAC Field Athlete of
the Year.
Senior Lindsay Royer of
Louisville,
OH was
named an
NFCA AllAmerican and the 2008
OAC Player and Pitcher
of the Year. Royer is the
Raiders’ all-time leader in
pitching victories (79) and
strikeouts (695).
Freshman
Lucas Murray of Canton, OH finished seventh at the
NCAA Men’s Golf Championship to become the
college’s first All-American in men’s golf.
Freshman
Greg Ferrell
of Uniontown, OH
was named
to the ABCA
All-Region Baseball Team.
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Class of 2008 Encouraged to
Make History
Mount Union College held its 162nd Commencement Ceremony
on Sunday, May 11.
The Commencement speaker, Sylvester (Sy) Green ’64, a retired
business executive and former chairman of the Mount Union Board
of Trustees, shared his own personal Mount Union story with the
435 graduates of the Class of 2008 and offered valuable advice to
his new fellow alumni.
“To the Class of 2008, it is now your turn to make history and you are
prepared to do it in so many ways,” said Green.
Green shared how he had selected Mount Union as one of a small
handful of African American students in the early 1960s. He felt that
he needed to get a great education and “gain the scar tissue” that
would be necessary to prepare him for success in the corporate
world.
As a student, Green developed close relationships with Dr. John
Saffell, professor of history, who served as a mentor and advisor for
Green. Also influential was Jim Wuske, track coach. “He enabled us
to understand how to deal with the world,” said Green. “He taught
us that, with hard work and preparation, we could overcome our
obstacles.”
Green also shared the story of how he was recruited by Chubb
Insurance of New York, thanks to the recommendation of Alumni
Director Ernie Sheetz and alumnus David King ’49. Green credited
his experience at Mount Union with laying the foundation for his
successful career at Chubb.
Green then offered words of wisdom to the graduating class. “Although the world that you are about to enter is a lot more complex
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than it was for me 40 years ago, the rules of the game have not
changed that much in terms of how to achieve success,” he said.
“Show up on time and come ready to play. Apply the ‘can do attitude’
that drove your successes at Mount Union to your future careers.
Don’t leave Mom’s good manners at home.”
“There is no job security for anyone,” he continued. “Your safety net
is the intellectual capital between your ears. Make reading, research
and data mining a priority. Be yourself and never compromise your
values. Remember that leadership is an acquired skill that is difficult
to define, except when it is absent. When you return home every
evening, don’t leave all of your leadership and problem solving capabilities at your work place. Our communities need them.”
In closing, Green said, “And don’t forget Mount Union College. The
school continues to make history at a very rapid pace and you do
not to want to miss the ride.”
Green was then presented with the honorary degree of doctor of
humane letters by Dr. Michael Myler, professor of economics, accounting and business administration and chair of the Department
of Economics, Accounting and Business Administration.
Elizabeth Macura, the senior class president, spoke on behalf of the
Class of 2008. The Heaton W. Harris and Corinne Harris Smith Prize
was presented to senior Jason S. Prodonovich, a computer science
and philosophy major of Industry, PA. The Good Citizenship Award
went to senior Mary Ellen Ditchey, a political science and philosophy
major of Warren, OH.
The day’s activities concluded with a post-Commencement reception
in Peterson Field House.
Senior Class President Elizabeth Macura addressed her fellow graduates during
the 162nd Commencement Ceremony.
Sylvester Green Awarded
Honorary Doctor of
Humane Letters Degree
Sylvester (Sy) Green ’64, retired national chairman/consultant of Green Rolle Consulting, LLC, was presented with the
honorary degree of doctor of humane letters at the 162nd
Commencement ceremonies.
“Your strong leadership ability and keen business sense have
served you well,” said Dr. Richard F. Giese upon conferring the
doctor of humane letters degree. “You stand here as one to be
emulated by those graduating seniors who await their diplomas.
You are a living example of the words in the College’s mission
statement that we prepare our students for meaningful work,
fulfilling lives and responsible citizenship.”
Senior Jason Prodonovich, a computer science and philosophy major from
Industry, PA, was awarded the Heaton W. Harris and Corinne Harris Smith Prize,
for the highest academic achievement in the graduating class. It was presented by
Dr. Patricia Draves, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the College.
“A respected business person, an exemplary role model and
a dedicated leader, Mr. Green represents the best of what a
Mount Union College education offers,” said Dr. Michael Myler,
professor of economics, accounting and business administration and chair of the Department of Economics, Accounting and
Business Administration upon presenting the degree.
A native of Sandusky, OH, Green was attracted to Mount Union
by its track program; but, by graduation day in 1964, he had excelled not only on the track but in leadership positions as well.
While at Mount Union, he was a member of Student Senate and
Blue Key Honorary, a recipient of the Citizenship Award and a
founding member and chair of the Men’s Judicial Council.
“That leadership that he demonstrated in college carried over
into his professional career at Chubb Insurance,” said Myler.
“Within the Chubb Insurance family, he served as the mentor
to younger managers, getting them to understand themselves
while helping them see the big picture. His mantra for those
younger managers was ‘raise the bar.’”
The Mount Union Choir, under the direction of Dr. Scott Dorsey, professor of
music, performed an anthem during the morning’s Baccalaureate Service.
His rise through the ranks at Chubb was exemplary. In 1974,
after 10 years with the company, Green became one of Chubb’s
youngest branch managers when he opened and managed a
new office in Westchester County, NY. Eight years later, he
returned to New York City to manage the downtown office,
which has been the company’s flagship for three decades. He
went on to become the catalyst for the company’s ongoing total
quality management program.
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Standing Out
Graduates Hit the Ground Running Afte
Achieve
Serve
Jason Prodonovich graduated from Mount Union Lauren Brobeck’s next stop on the road to
College the same way he did from high school, becoming a physician is the Ohio University
– at the top.
College of Osteopathic Medicine, but it was
A native of Industry, PA, he is a graduate of Western Beaver County her education at Mount Union College that has
Junior/Senior High School where he was ranked number one in paved the way.
his class. Four years later, he has maintained a perfect 4.0 and was
awarded the Heaton W. Harris and Corinne Harris Smith Senior prize
at the 2008 Commencement ceremony at Mount Union. This prize is
awarded to the member of the graduating class who ranks highest in
scholarship, the whole college curriculum being considered.
“Jason is the most outstanding student scholar I’ve ever known in
more than 30 years of teaching,” said Dr. John Kirchmeyer, professor of computer science and information systems, when nominating
Prodonovich.
“Mount Union was everything I wanted out of college,” said Brobeck
of Salem, OH who graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of
science degree in biochemistry.
Brobeck was very involved on campus and made the most out of her
college experience. She enjoyed the personal relationships she was
able to develop with her professors, her involvement with Alpha Chi
Omega and school musicals and the general education courses that
served to broaden her horizons. Brobeck was also active in choir.
A first generation college student, Prodonovich credits his work
ethic and ensuing success to his parents for their constant support
and encouragement.
She dedicated herself to Alpha Chi Omega and ended up reaping
many rewards because of it. She was able to give back to the community and develop her leadership skills by being actively involved
in something about which she felt so passionate. She particularly
enjoyed being a part of community service projects, including providing care packages for the Domestic Violence Shelter, participating
in fundraisers and organizing Project Prom, which provides prom
gowns to area students who are not able to purchase them. Brobeck
served as president of Alpha Chi and was named Outstanding Senior
Greek Woman.
The summer before his senior year, he landed a paid summer internship with First Energy Corporation. Prodonovich liked the people
and the environment and was offered a job by them after graduation
upon the completion of his internship.
A member of Order of Omega, American Chemistry Society, Alpha
Lambda Delta, Psi Kappa Omega and the Alembroic Society, she was
also named to the Dean’s List every semester. She was a Bertha Tsai
Award recipient and was named Outstanding Senior Woman.
Although Prodonovich has always been interested in computer science, he originally chose to take his first philosophy class because
it met a general education requirement. He now credits his second
major of philosophy with making him a more logical individual, critical
writer and analytical thinker. Philosophy and other general education
classes showed him the true value of a liberal arts education.
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in the Crowd
er 2008 Commencement Ceremonies
Lead
Experience
Kyle Lott made sure to take advantage of the Jacey Jenkins has built high aspirations for her
opportunities Mount Union afforded him, and future because of her experiences as a media
as a result, his future looks bright.
studies major and involved student at Mount
Lott was recently hired by First Energy and will be working in the Union.
Rates and Regulatories group as an assistant business analyst.
A naturally analytical person, Lott majored in business administration
with concentrations in finance and quantitative analysis and a minor
in psychology. He graduated with magna cum laude honors, was a
member of Alpha Lambda Delta and Tau Pi Phi honoraries and was
named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities
and Colleges.
He became active in Campus Crusade for Christ at Mount Union
and devoted much of his time to it as a student leader. Lott was
also active in the Dowling Mentor Program and was a community
educator for Miller and Shields residence halls, further enhancing
his leadership skills. In addition to these activities, he was also a part
of the Investment Team, participating in stock portfolio competitions
that resulted in outstanding returns.
Through the INROADS program, an organization that places minority
youth in business and industry, Lott had the opportunity to participate in two summer internships with Ernst & Young accounting firm
in Cleveland, OH.
Lott has had no regrets during his four years at Mount Union. While
he is sad to leave, he will remember his college years as a period
of personal and professional growth filled with memorable experiences.
Jenkins has been hired as an account associate at Fahlgren Mortine
Public Relations in Worthington, OH, the largest public relations firm
in the Midwest. She had an internship with the firm last summer, during which she was given the opportunity to create media lists, make
clip reports and media audit calls, write news releases, research
client competitors and write pitches to reporters.
Some of her activities on campus include her involvement with the
Association of Women in Communications, WRMU and a number
of honoraries. She was also a Preview and Orientation guide and
Relay for Life team captain.
Positioned as senior editor of The Dynamo, the college’s student
newspaper, Jenkins learned what it is like to be completely in charge.
She is grateful for what she experienced while working on The Dynamo and knows that these experiences will help her in her future
career. Jenkins worked on the newspaper’s greatest achievement
this year – going online. She is proud that the staff also was able to
keep the news more current by achieving a shorter production time
and get alumni involved through the website.
Jenkins also was able to expand her leadership qualities by holding
a service-learning internship position with the Alliance Neighborhood Center (ANC) this year. She wrote press releases, created
flyers and promotional items and compiled the 2007 Annual Report
for the Center.
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Drive for
Providing Support
The Gartners
Carl ’60 and Martha Gartner of Minerva, OH
have provided meaningful leadership support
for the Welcome Center. As honorary cochairs of Drive for Distinction, the Gartners
have provided leadership in many ways at
Mount Union. Carl has been a trustee since
1980 and, along with Dr. E. Karl Schneider ’66,
has served as co-chair of the Annual Fund for many years. The
Gartners are active members of the Mount Union family and are
regular attendees at concerts, lectures and sporting events.
Dis
New Welcome Center
to Sustainability Thro
D
esigned to further enhance the first
impression for prospective students as they visit the Mount
Union campus, the new Welcome Center will provide a stand-alone,
homey environment that will be sure to make these student prospects
and their entire families feel at ease as they explore campus for the
very first time. The Welcome Center is a significant project of the
Drive for Distinction campaign.
“We are grateful to Carl and Martha for the many ways in which they
provide leadership,” said President Richard F. Giese. “The Welcome
Center would not have happened without their leadership.”
It also will display Mount Union’s commitment to green initiatives as it
will be LEED certified and serve as one of only a few certified college
and university buildings in Ohio and the first in Stark County.
The Rodmans
This 9,100-square-foot, two-level structure will be home to the Office
of Admission as well as the Office of Student Financial Services. Offices in the center also will house admission counselors and provide
space for all of the many vital records and the mailings that go on
behind the scenes to recruit new students.
A significant leadership gift designated for
the Welcome Center has been made by Dr.
James ’49 and Maggie (Kinsey ’51) Rodman
of Alliance, OH.
“The Rodman name is part of the very fabric
of Mount Union,” said Jim Piatt, vice president for college advancement. “They are among a select group
who have devoted their lives to educating our students. “
James served as professor of physics and astronomy from 1951 to
1993. Well-known and respected for their philanthropy and commitment to Alliance, the Rodmans have supported a myriad of building
projects and special initiatives over the years at the College.
The Fortunes
Few scientists reach the level that the late Dr.
W. Brooks Fortune ’34 did. Upon graduation
from Mount Union and earning his doctoral
degree at Purdue University, he rose through
the ranks of the Eli Lilly, Co., retiring as executive vice president of research.
A world traveler and philanthropist, Fortune supported many
projects at Mount Union – an endowed scholarship, building
projects and the Annual Fund. He and his wife Wanda provided
a significant leadership gift for the Welcome Center.
“Brooks just loved his experience at Mount Union and supporting
the College was always very special to him,” said Wanda.
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Situated on the east side of campus directly across from Bracy Hall,
the state-of-the-art science facility built in 2003, the Welcome Center
will serve as the launch point for campus tours.
“This is arguably one of the most attractive spots on campus, as the
center will be erected on the southeast corner of the Campus Lakes,”
said Dr. Richard F. Giese, president of the College.
Four interview rooms are being incorporated that directly overlook
the lakes. In addition, the lobby of the facility will provide comfortable
and inviting seating in the waiting area as families gather for campus
tours and counseling.
“It is very important to us that, as a leader in the college and university sustainability movement, we incorporate green practices at every
turn,” said Giese. “During the last two years, our construction and renovation projects have displayed our responsibility to the environment.
Our new Welcome Center is the next step in the process.”
Recent projects including the renovation of the Hoover-Price Campus Center and construction of new apartment-style housing units
have incorporated environmentally-friendly components such as the
use of recycled products, energy efficient appliances and lighting
and enhanced air quality using environmentally-clean technology.
stinction
r Displays Mount Union’s Commitment
ough LEED Certification
In addition, there has been a conscious effort to use products that
are either extracted or manufactured within the region.
Campus Lakes
Union Avenue
LEED stands for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
green building rating system. Developed by the U.S. Green Building
Council (USGBC), this system provides a suite of standards for environmentally sustainable construction. Since its inception in 1998,
LEED has grown to encompass over 14,000 projects in the United
States and 30 countries covering more than one billion square feet
of development area.
The hallmark of LEED is that it is an open and transparent process
where the technical criteria proposed by the LEED committees are
publicly reviewed for approval by more than 10,000 membership
organizations that currently constitute the USGBC.
Individuals recognized for their knowledge of the LEED rating system
are permitted to use the LEED Accredited Professional (AP) acronym
after their name, indicating they have passed the accreditation exam
given by the USGBC.
According to Dr. Jeffrey Draves, professor of chemistry and chair of
the Department of Chemistry, LEED is a system utilized to certify a
building as environmentally friendly.
Areas included in the certification process range from choice of
a construction site, energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor
air quality and use of natural light to creative and innovative ideas.
Points are awarded in each area and the total score determines the
level of certification.
“We have sat down with the architects to discuss our best plan of
action,” said Draves. “The College will work carefully to incorporate
green options for this building that are attainable and affordable. We
will formally apply for LEED certification upon completion of the final
construction documents in the fall.”
Ways of earning LEED points include installing high-efficiency heat
pumps, designing a building to maximize exposure to sunlight, utilizing low-flow water fixtures, buying supplies locally within a certain
radius and recycling or reusing construction waste.
“Our goal is to decrease the environmental footprint as much as
possible,” said Draves.
College Street
Mount Union’s new Welcome Center will provide prospective students visiting
campus with a great first impression. Not only will the facility provide a
picturesque view of Campus Lakes, it will serve as an outstanding example of the
College’s commitment to green initiatives.
“
It is very important to
us that, as a leader in the
college and university
sustainability movement,
we incorporate green
practices at every turn.”
Dr. Richard F. Giese
President
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Drive for
Dis
Update
Campaign Reaches
$70 Million
Drive for Distinction is an $80 million fund-raising campaign to
support the strategic initiatives of the College. The campaign was
launched publicly in September 2007 with the announcement that
$53.6 million had been raised during the campaign’s silent phase
(2003-07). As of July 2008, gifts and pledges contributed to the
campaign total $70 million.
Throughout the following pages, you will read about two featured
capital projects that are part of Drive for Distinction – the Health
and Wellness Center and Welcome Center – as well as updates to
our Annual Giving Program.
Annual Fund
Announces New
Giving Levels
N
ew recognition levels for gifts to the Annual
Fund have been implemented to more appropriately acknowledge and celebrate annual donors to the College. Prompted by the
Development Committee of the Board of Trustees and its chair, Gary
Adams ’75, the changes have been put into effect immediately.
Work began in July on the renovation and expansion of the
College’s Health and Wellness Center. This high-profile project will
take 18 months to complete. Many naming opportunities remain for
interested donors (see p. 17).
“Many other institutions with which we compare have much higher
giving levels and have for some time, thus raising more money annually,” Adams said. “We need to raise the bar. The Annual Fund goal
next year is $1.4 million but we want to reach $2 million in the near
future. These new levels will allow people to come out of their comfort
zones and help us achieve aggressive and important goals.”
Mount Union is currently working with architects on plans for the
Welcome Center and plans to break ground in late 2008.
Notable among the changes is the addition of two giving levels and
a three-year phase-in of the President’s Club.
Distinction
Campaign Progress
Goal
Capital
Endowment
Annual/Current
$42.1 $46 million
$17.8
$22 million
$10.1 $12 million
$70
New Annual Fund Giving Levels
1846 Society
Drive for
“These new clubs and changes will give our donors the recognition
they deserve,” said Kimberly (Terrill ’99) Rodstrom, director of annual giving programs. “This is a positive outgrowth of the Drive for
Distinction Campaign, which embraces increased annual support
as well as capital and endowed gifts.”
Club Name
Club Giving Level
Sit Lux Club
Eckler Club
Chapman Club
Clarke Club
Founders’ Club
President’s Club
$25,000 and up
$15,000-$24,999
$10,000-$14,999
$5,000-$9,999
$2,500-$4,999
$1,250-$2,499 for 2008-09
$1,500-$2,499 for 2009-10
$1,846-$2,499 for 2010-11
$500-$1,249 for 2008-09
$500-$1,499 for 2009-10
$500-$1,845 for 2010-11
$200-$499
$100-$199
$80 million
McMaster Club
Ketcham Club
Hartshorn Club
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stinction
Cicchinelli
Provides Gift for
Fitness Center
I
t is not often that some-
one so young can make such
an impact on a college campus,
but for Christopher Cicchinelli ’98,
making a $1 million commitment in
support of the College seemed like
a natural fit.
“Mount Union College is a significant part of who I am today,” Cicchinelli said. “The overall experience
during my time on campus was truly
special. Academics, athletics and
the relationships formed during my
four years all helped me develop into a complete person. I cannot
express how much Mount Union means to me – it was a special time
when I was on campus and it is still a special place to me today.”
Cicchinelli’s generous pledge will name the two-level, open air fitness center, which is the focal point of the new Health and Wellness
Center project.
Cicchinelli, who serves as president of Cincinnati-based Pure
Romance, Inc. has provided support for other campus initiatives
in the past. In 2002, he provided a financial commitment to create
The Cicchinelli Guest Room and Coaches Boxes within the Mount
Union Stadium press box.
“The fact that Christopher Cicchinelli is a huge success in the business arena comes as no surprise to anyone who knows him,” said
Greg King, associate vice president for college advancement, who
has worked closely with Cicchinelli to establish his commitments to
Mount Union. “Chris has amazing people skills and a tenacity and
persistence that serve him well in his career. His ability to connect
with all people is a tremendous plus for his company.
“We are truly fortunate to have Chris in the Mount Union family,” King
added. “His generous spirit has already helped the College in many
ways. It would be difficult to find others his age that have been as
successful in business and also have demonstrated such generosity
by giving back to charity and to the College they love.”
Health and Wellness Center
Naming Opportunities
Gymnasium
Available
Fitness Center
Reserved by Chris Cicchinelli ’98
Auxiliary Gymnasium
Available
Lobby
Reserved by Anonymous Donor
Hall of Fame
Available
Coaches’ Suite
Available
Wrestling Center
Available
Exercise Science Center
Reserved by Roger ’61 and Patricia Clay
First Floor Office Suite
Reserved by Keith ’74 and Tina Downard
Training Room
Available
Recruitment Room
Available
Classrooms (5)
Available
Director of Athletics’ Office
Available
Exercise Science Laboratory
Available
Multipurpose Room
Available
First and Second Floor Lounges
Available
Conference Room
Available
Computer Lab
Available
Offices (many)
Available
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$500,000
$500,000
$250,000
$250,000
$250,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$75,000
$50,000 each
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$25,000 each
$25,000
$25,000
$10,000 each
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green
connection
the
Going green doesn’t have to mean replacing your home’s entire
heating system with an energy-saving alternative method or running
to the dealership to buy a hybrid vehicle. Although these changes
help significantly, smaller, more subtle adaptations add up, too.
Mount Union College is now offering its
alumni the opportunity to help the environment and the College’s students by staying
connected and making gifts through electronic methods. Such small changes in the
way people give and receive information
saved precious resources in paper and postal supplies, not only helping the environment,
but allowing the College to save money that
is better spent elsewhere on campus.
Last year, both the Office of Alumni and
College Activities and the Office of Annual
Giving Programs began offering electronic
alternatives to information that was once provided by paper means only. They also teamed
Electronic communications, like the examples below,
are conserving paper and providing timely information.
up in a conscious effort to collect alumni email addresses and encourage the updating
of e-mail addresses already on file.
“By collecting and maintaining lists of alumni
e-mail addresses, we are able to send information through electronic newsletters and
event invitations,” said Anne (Zimmer ’95)
Graffice, director of alumni and college activities. “Not only does this better serve our
alumni because information can be disseminated in a more timely fashion, but it furthers
the College’s green initiative by saving paper
and postage materials that eventually end up
in a landfill or recycling bin.”
According to Graffice, a number of mailings
that once existed only in paper form, such as
the M Club newsletter, now have electronic
counterparts, giving
recipients the option
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the number of printed materials continues to
decrease as the number of alumni opting for
electronic options increases.
“We also have been sending an electronic
alumni newsletter – Mount Union Matters
– for the last few years, and alumni seem
to enjoy receiving updated news in such a
timely fashion,” said Graffice. “This year we
began sending event reminders via e-mail
and will continue to do so in the future.”
In the Office of Annual Giving Programs,
electronic communication also has become
the trend. Kimberly (Terrill ’99) Rodstrom,
director of annual giving programs, has taken a number of
steps during the past year to
promote sustainability while
saving valuable dollars.
Among these efforts include
the options for electronic
pledge reminders, pledge confirmations and
gift receipts. Not only do these options save
paper and mailing expenses, but they allow
students working at Mount Union’s Call Center the opportunity to immediately follow up
a phone call with an informative e-mail.
“The immediacy of electronic communication allows us to stay even more connected
with our alumni and donors,” said Rodstrom.
“Feedback has been very positive. The idea
that you can make a pledge or gift through
our Call Center and then that pledge or gift is
immediately followed by an e-mail providing
a reminder, confirmation or receipt is appealing to our donors.”
Electronic communication is nothing new
to the Office of Annual Giving Programs,
though. Rodstrom has been sending an
electronic newsletter to the members of the
1846 Society for the past few years.
“Electronic communication is certainly not
new to Mount Union, but it is growing in popularity and effectiveness,” said Rodstrom.
“We are actively giving alumni and friends
the option of selecting electronic methods of
delivery for certain types of communication.
Interested alumni should look for this option
in upcoming letters and mailings.”
Not only are communication efforts going
green, but so are alumni events. This year,
the Office of Alumni and College Activities
will present its first event with a sustainability theme. Two of the Alumni 101 Cooking
sessions, a program that allows alumni and
friends to learn the secrets and enjoy the
food of the College’s own AVI chefs, will
feature local food.
“In addition, Alumni Council is really looking
for ways to incorporate sustainable practices
in other ways,” said Graffice.
Mount Union “Alumni in
Action” National Day of Service
Has Green Component
Through an initiative proposed by the Alumni Council, Mount Union College alumni from
coast to coast will have the opportunity to participate in the first organized “National
Day of Service” scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 18, 2009. Alumni from across
the country will have the opportunity to organize projects with fellow Mount Union
graduates in their geographic area and share a day of service in their communities.
“This Day of Service provides an excellent opportunity for alumni to join together with a
common goal in mind, benefitting their local communities while strengthening their ties
to the institution and one another,” said Anne (Zimmer ’95) Graffice, director of alumni
and college activities. “Since sustainability has become such a well-known pursuit
for many across the country, we fully expect and greatly hope that many projects will
include an environmental focus.”
Although many projects are anticipated to have an environmental component – such
as a wetlands project that has already been proposed – the only real requirement is
that they have a focus on service to the local community. Examples of projects might
include volunteering at a local food depository and distribution center, collecting trash
and beautifying a local park or painting a room for a local nursing home.
Projects can be submitted via an online form found on the Mount Union website by
someone willing to take a lead role in its development. Once the College has been
notified about the proposed project, the Office of Alumni and College Activities will
assist leaders in the mobilization of alumni in the area to encourage participation and
supply t-shirts for those involved during the day.
“It is our hope that Mount Union alumni from across the country will proudly display
their school colors and their service spirit by participating in this day of service,” said
Graffice.
In addition, projects within a reasonable radius of Alliance may include input and involvement from current Mount Union students.
Alumni and friends who would like more information on the National Day of Service
or would like to register a project should visit the alumni page of the Mount Union
website at www2.muc.edu/alumni and click on the link for “Alumni in Action: National
Day of Service.” Those interested also may contacted the Office of Alumni and College
Activities via telephone at (330) 823-2030.
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Purple may be the dominant color
on Mount Union College’s campus,
but green is certainly growing in
popularity. Nearly a year after the
College officially undertook its efforts
toward building sustainability, many
feats have been accomplished and plans
for the future look, well, green.
Leading
the sustainable way
Sustainability has gone from a vague, undefined word to a phrase with a life of its own.
Yet, many still wonder what it really entails.
Sustainability is a “development that meets the
needs of the present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their own
needs” – a definition that was created in 1987
at the World Commission on Environment and
Development.
“Sustainability is a global issue that we all have
a responsibility to address,” said Dr. Richard F.
Giese, president of the College. “This means
taking serious action today to ensure the
planet’s existence as we know it in the future.
Mount Union is committed to leading the way.”
The Task at Hand
The first step in Mount Union’s journey toward
sustainability was the establishment of the Sustainability Task Force. According to Dr. Charles
McClaugherty, Task Force leader as well as professor of biology, the Dr. John D. Brumbaugh
Chair in Environmental and Ecological Science
and the director of the John T. Huston-Dr.
John D. Brumbaugh Nature Center, the group
– students, faculty, staff and administrators
– was charged with responding to the need for
a green initiative on campus. Two years ago, the
mission of the Task Force was established and
an outline of the organization was drafted. The
group was formally approved in the summer of
2007 and began meeting in the fall.
The mission of the Task Force is as follows.
“It is the goal of Mount Union College’s Sustainability Task Force to meet the growing concern
for sustainability on our campus. Through
education and communication, we will encourage and facilitate awareness and action on our
campus and throughout the Alliance community. We will assist the College in its decisionmaking process in these aspects and will search
out opportunities that are socially, financially
and environmentally sound in order to create a
sustainable, efficient and healthy atmosphere
for our students, faculty and staff.”
Making the Commitment
Definitive progress first came with the Task
Force’s recommendation that Giese sign the
American College and University Presidents
Climate Commitment after careful review of
the document. Giese agreed with the group’s
recommendation and committed to reducing
and eventually eliminating the College’s global
warming emissions and accelerating educational efforts toward sustainability.
By signing the Climate Commitment, Giese
joined the leaders of more than 450 other institutions across the country. The College quickly
accomplished a number of steps in conjunction
with the agreement by completing an inventory
of all greenhouse gas emissions, adopting an
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energy-efficient appliance purchasing policy and participating
in a waste minimization component of the national RecycleMania competition.
The Presidents Climate Commitment is the first such effort
by any major sector of society to
set climate neutrality – not just
a reduction – as its target. This
undertaking by America’s colleges and universities is inspired
by efforts like the U.S. Mayors
Climate Protection Agreement,
the U.S. Climate Action Partnership and other collective efforts
by states and businesses.
“We hope our efforts
will encourage
members of the
Mount Union
community to not only
recycle on campus,
but to make it a
life-long habit
wherever and
whenever possible.”
Dr. Richard F. Giese
President
In a nutshell, the commitment
encourages colleges and universities to develop an institutional
action plan for becoming climate
neutral. In order to do so, it was necessary to
first calculate the College’s carbon footprint.
“A carbon footprint is the net amount of carbon
dioxide or equivalent gases that a person,
organization or political entity releases in the
environment,” said McClaugherty. “Mount
Union’s carbon footprint of 31,245 metric tonnes
per year or about 12.5 tonnes per person is fairly
typical.”
McClaugherty said that there are three ways
of achieving a carbon neutral state– reducing
consumption, improving efficiency and changing resources by purchasing green energy or
using alternative forms of energy. Mount Union
is making progress in all three areas.
“It is so important for us to be a leader in recycling,” said Giese. “It’s simple to do but often
takes a change in mind set to be successful.
We hope our efforts will encourage members of
the Mount Union community to not only recycle
on campus, but to make it a life-long habit wherever and whenever possible.”
The College’s rejuvenated recycling effort
was at the forefront, including the institution’s
enrollment in the Per Capita Classic portion of
the RecycleMania competition. Throughout the
year, achievements included the following.
• New recycling receptacles – easily identifiable green bins with the recycling symbol
on the front – were distributed campus
wide. Paper, glass, plastic, metal and cardboard are all recycled through the program
with materials delivered to a commercial
off-campus transfer station for sorting.
• The College maintained an active program
to sell or donate campus surplus property
such as office furniture, computer equipment and chillers and boilers.
• The use of inter-office reusable envelopes
for campus mail reduces waste.
• Mount Union implemented an environmental print policy, giving each student
$50 (1,000 pages) on their account each
August. So after 1,000 pages, students
have to pay for each page.
• AVI, Mount Union’s food service provider,
now serves menu items on washable and
reusable plates at our café, therefore
reducing the amount of waste generated
by “to-go” containers.
• Numerous paper documents have been
replaced with electronic alternatives.
Reducing Consumption
From purchasing to recycling and everything in
between, Mount Union made a conscious effort
this year to reduce waste.
• The College instituted a new purchasing
policy, requiring consideration of waste
prevention throughout the life cycle of
purchased equipment.
Small Changes Can
They are
everywhere...
reusable grocery bags have
gone from
a novelty to
being fashionable. But for
Dr. John and
Dr. Rosemary
Bienz, professor of English
and director of the Academic Support Center
respectively, they have been a part of life for
nearly 20 years.
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Recycling is
much simpler
these days than
it has been in
the past and
its importance
has been
ingrained into
the minds of
today’s students. Stephanie Dominick
’10 is just one example of a Mount Union
student committed to reducing the amount of
waste in our country’s landfills.
Who knew vegetable oil could
be used to
fuel a vehicle?
Made from
used cooking
oil, biodiesel
fuel is being
used by Mike
Greiner ’02,
property
manager at the
John T. Huston-Dr. John D. Brumbaugh Nature
Center, to power a skid steer.
During the 10-week period of RecycleMania,
Mount Union collected a total of 26,757 pounds
of recyclables, about 10.5 pounds per person.
According to McClaugherty, the program allowed the College to obtain baselines, develop
protocols for measurement and enhance the
recycling and waste reduction program. Next
year, the College will enroll in the Waste Minimization portion.
“Waste minimization is a key component,” said
Blaine Lewis, director of the Physical Plant. “As
we purchase products and accept deliveries,
we are looking at what we can do to lessen the
packaging that is being used. We also are aggressively purchasing items made of recycled
products – building supplies like insulation,
shingles and toilet seat covers. Even the crum
rubber filler that is used as padding on the football field is made from recycled tires.”
In addition, many components of Mount Union’s
campus building projects are composed of
recycled materials. The booths, light wells and
flooring in the updated dining facilities in the
Hoover-Price Campus Center are made from
recycled materials.
The College also is placing a focus on purchasing locally when possible, thus reducing fossil
fuel emissions released into the air by cutting
the amount of time products are in transit.
Mount Union’s dining services provider, AVI, is
leading the way.
According to Patrick Heddleston, vice president
for business affairs at the College, a factor
in the selection of AVI as the College’s food
service provider was its past history and commitment to green initiatives.
“AVI is grounded in a commitment to sustainability and has established a proven track
record at other institutions,” Heddleston said.
“AVI has a commitment to family values that
include using local farmers and fresh produce.
They have a ‘think global, buy local’ mantra.”
AVI has a number of initiatives including working with local farmers and composting. The
head chef is environmentally aware and AVI as a
company has endorsed sustainability efforts.
According to John Coker of AVI, the company
has a “Think Global; Buy Local” philosophy.
“Mount Union needs to be at the center of the
community circle in terms of increasing the
community’s quality of life.,” said Coker. “If the
community is to take sustainability seriously,
Mount Union needs to lead by example.”
McClaugherty is partnering with AVI Chef
Joe Jacobs to create biodiesel fuel from used
fryer oil. The biodiesel will be used to operate
vehicles at the Nature Center.
“AVI produces 700 gallons of waste oil a year
– about 14 gallons per week,” said McClaugherty. “We can take that oil and use it to make
biodiesel for about one dollar a gallon.” When
compared to the current price of diesel fuel
at over four dollars a gallon, that’s quite
a savings and in line with Mount Union’s
sustainable practices.
Improving Efficiency
While waste minimization is a key component of achieving sustainability, it also is
imperative to improve efficiency. Many improvements can be seen in this area campus wide, but perhaps no one effort better
displays our commitment to efficiency than
our new and renovated building projects.
“During the past two years, we have
renovated and constructed a number of
buildings on our campus,” Giese said.
“In every case, we have worked with our
architects and contractors to improve our
efforts in being responsible to the environment. This includes using technology and
appliances that are energy efficient.”
n Have a Big Impact
Benefitting her
health and the
environment,
Cheryl Paine,
reference
librarian, does
her part by
walking to
work on a
regular basis.
A familiar sight
to students
and co-workers on campus, Paine has been
practicing this habit for years.
From a small
garden to a
large co-op
farm, growing your own
food is a simple
sustainable
practice. Dr.
Kate McMahon, professor
of English, and
her husband
Keith not only grow for themselves, but share
the bounty with community members who
volunteer at the farm.
Knowing
the laws
regarding the
environment
and sharing
her knowledge
with students
is one way
Angie Smith
Alder,
associate
professor of
criminal justice and director of pre-law, makes a
sustainable contribution. She recently attended
an environmental law conference in Vermont.
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Some of the College’s most recent renovation
projects involved the dining facilities at the
Hoover-Price Campus Center in which AVI and
Baker Bednar & Associates combined to use
a “green building design.” The characteristics
of this design included enhanced air quality
using environmentally clean technology and
optimized energy performance in the kitchen
exhaust and other air systems.
In addition, Mount Union’s new apartmentstyle housing also was constructed with the
environment in mind. According to Lewis, the
College upgraded its standard windows from
double-pane windows to triple pane with a solar
coating for the project and each unit allows for
better temperature control through programmable thermostats.
“We are really trying to watch our energy
consumption by installing energy efficient
technology campus wide,” said Lewis. “The
new apartments on Hartshorn Street feature
state-of-the-art water heaters that are made of
fiberglass. The tanks themselves are non-corrosive and come with a lifetime warranty. So, although we may have to replace elements of the
heaters from time to time, the tanks themselves
will never need to be replaced.
“We are installing high efficiency, low flow
toilets and shower heads as we upgrade and
build to reduce water consumption and are
reducing the temperature on our hot water heaters,” Lewis added. “The furnaces the College
purchases are the most efficient available – 94
percent.”
Lewis also emphasized improvements in the
fuel efficiency of Mount Union’s fleet, including
the addition of a hybrid vehicle being driven by
Giese. As older vehicles are replaced, they will
be swapped for newer and more fuel-efficient
vehicles and hybrids when possible. The College no longer uses gas-powered golf carts on
campus – all are electric – and bicycles have
been purchased for Campus
Security officers to cut back on
gas consumption and emissions.
In addition, Physical Plant has
begun purchasing large mowers
that run exclusively on diesel
fuel, which are more efficient.
All living facilities will be using
compact fluorescent lighting by
the end of the summer as well,
according to Lewis. This change
was supported by a student
petition circulated on campus
during the 2007-2008 Academic
Year that collected nearly 400
signatures.
“Our students are very much
behind our efforts to adopt sustainable practices on campus,”
said Giese. “Two organizations
– Students for Environmental
Awareness (SEA) and JANUS, which focuses
on issues of social justice and responsibility
– have been very active this year in promoting
‘green’ issues. Their dedication and service are
to be applauded and the efforts encouraged
and supported.”
Exploring New Resources
In the fall of 2007, Dr. Richard Olson, director of
sustainable and environmental studies at Berea
College, presented a lecture about sustainability at Mount Union. He ended his presentation
with a challenge for the Class of 2011 – to raise
money toward the cost to install a solar energy
system. He promised to match the class members’ donations with one of his own.
This summer, a 10 x 10, 1 kilowatt solar panel
was installed on the south side of the HooverPrice Campus Center, directly above the back
entrance nearest the Kresge Commons. The
panel was funded by students, alumni and trustees who donated a combined $4,000 for the
project. That amount was matched by Olson
and supplemented by a $3,500 grant from the
Ohio Department of Development.
“We believe the panel will generate the equivalent power needed to run the student PC lab in
the HPCC,” said Lewis.
This panel may be the largest on campus, but
it’s certainly not the only one. A small solar
panel at the Nature Center currently operates a
camera located inside a bird house that allows
visitors to observe nesting birds as they hatch
and mature. In addition, the Nature Center
plans to install a roof-top solar heating system
originally designed by Fred King, the husband
of Dr. Kathleen Piker-King, professor of sociology and chair of the Department of Sociology.
The King family has donated the technology to
the Nature Center to be used to help heat the
facility’s water supply.
Small Changes Can
“Filtering for
life” is extremely important
to Courtney
Tamulonis ’11.
Known around
campus for
her reusable water
bottles, she
does her part
to cut down
on the more than 60 million plastic bottles that
are dumped into landfills each year in the United
States alone.
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It may seem like
taking a step
backward, but
Karen Petko,
associate dean
of students,
enjoys using
her manual
push mower
to care for her
lawn. Not only
does it provide
a benefit to the environment by eliminating fuel
emissions, but it also provides an opportunity
for healthy exercise.
Forget about
throwing those
potato peels in
the garbage.
Composting
food scraps is
a great way to
reduce waste
and create
organic fertililizer. You don’t
have to live on
a farm in the country to do so. Rudy Roggenkamp, professor of theatre, and his wife Priscilla
compost in their own back yard.
Leading
by example
While helping to respect and preserve the environment
may require some time and material sacrifices,
Dr. Charles A. McClaugherty III, professor of biology,
the Dr. John D. Brumbaugh Chair in Environmental and
Ecological Science and director of the John T. HustonDr. John Dr. Brumbaugh Nature Center, and his wife,
Martha, are more than willing to pay their dues.
The McClaughertys have always been an environmentally-conscious family and have done
much to prove it.
They purchased an older home 20 years ago,
purposefully choosing it for its close proximity
to campus. Their house is also the only one on
their block not to have siding, because wood is a
renewable resource.
“I also made the choice to stay at home in order
to devote more time to being environmentally
and socially conscious,” said Martha.
Rather than use a clothes dryer, clothes are
usually hung on a line either in the basement or
outside, depending on the weather. They have
also saved energy by replacing most of their
light bulbs with compact fluorescent lights.
In addition to two huge compost bins, a water
collection system, a substantial garden and a
battery-powered lawn mower at their home, Martha works each week at fellow faculty member
Dr. Kate McMahon’s farm in Homeworth, Ohio in
return for fresh produce as part of the community-supported cooperative gardening effort.
When the McClaughertys travel around town,
they generally ride their bicycles rain or shine.
They also purchased a Prius to drive when they
are unable to ride their bikes. In fact, they make
every effort to shop responsibly for all of their
purchases.
Martha serves as chair of the transportation subcommittee of Alliance Mayor Toni Middleton’s
Green Task Force. This task force has established Fuel-Less Fridays during the months of
June, July and August. Residents of the Alliance
community are encouraged to ride bikes, walk
or carpool in order to use less fuel on Fridays
and raise awareness about energy conservation.
The energy saved over the summer will be calculated based on the fuel-less miles logged.
The McClaughertys also are involved in a
Simplicity Circle study group that meets to
discuss current issues and how they affect one’s
spiritual, social and personal duties in life.
n Have a Big Impact
For years, Dr.
Steve Kramer,
professor of
sociology, has
been committed to practicing and teaching the idea of
responsible
shopping.
This principle
encourages
the support of companies that promote corporate and social responsibility and environmentally-friendly practices.
The rising cost
of gas has
led many to
pursue fuel-less
transportation,
but not only
are they saving
money, they are
cutting carbon
emissions that
pollute the air.
Scott Thomas
’10 chooses to ride a bicycle to campus for
class and his summer job each day, doing his
part to benefit the environment.
Although
not yet
mainstream,
solar power
is being
incorporated
innovatively,
and Patty
Rickard ’69,
naturalist at
the Nature
Center, is using it in a unique way. A solar panel at the facility
is powering a video camera inside a bird house
allowing visitors to see what’s nesting within.
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“There are many different shades
of green. Being green means
different things to different people
and is more about how you view the
world around you and your place in
it. It is a reflection of your values.”
Dr. Charles McClaugherty
Professor of Biology, John D. Brumbaugh Chair
in Environmental and Ecological Sciences
and Director of the John T. HustonDr. John D. Brumbaugh Nature Center
The Nature Center also is using wind power.
According to Karen Santee, facilities manager,
the power generated from a wind mill on the
property pumps water that is then used to irrigate a community educational garden planted
and cultivated by area third and fourth graders.
Promoting Sustainability
While things continue to progress on Mount
Union’s campus, the College is extending
its knowledge and resources to the Alliance
community, partnering with the city to develop
a more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable community.
This spring, a signed agreement partnered
the two in a commitment to work together for
this common purpose. Both entities have been
meeting during 2007 and are beginning to
develop specific plans to inventory their current
level of sustainability.
The agreement, signed by Giese and Alliance
Mayor Toni Middleton, will include sharing
research on sustainable operations including
energy efficiency, purchasing, fleet management, waste management and related items and
securing funding sources.
The city will offer opportunities for student
internships, class research projects or other
educational activities communicating between
the two task forces and cooperating in the use
of facilities, educational opportunities and
public outreach. The city and the College will
cooperate by offering joint research projects,
field trips, seminars and even public relations
efforts.
“Signing this document gives the city and
Mount Union College a unique opportunity to
combine our resources for the good of the community,” Middleton explained. “The College and
community are inextricably linked, and by forming a partnership to become more sustainable,
we can use the valuable resources available to
us in the community to become more responsible.”
“While the signing of the document appears
ceremonial, both the mayor and I share the belief that if we can partner in our sustainability efforts, we can make a difference in Alliance and
the surrounding area,” Giese said. “We have an
excellent opportunity to share brain power and
resources in an effort to become more energy
efficient.”
Mount Union also is among those sponsoring
the new Alliance Farmers’ Market. Featuring
local produce and baked goods, the market
will be held on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
through mid-October.
“The catalyst for the Alliance Farmers’ Market
was this year’s One Book One Community
selection Plenty by Alisa Smith and J.B. MacKinnon,” said Harry Paidas, vice president for
public affairs and marketing and chair of the
One Book One Community Committee. “The
Small Changes Can
Pollination is
critical to the
success of
home-grown
produce, so it
is necessary
to protect
honeybees
and reverse
their decline
in numbers.
Bonnie
Twaddle, community outreach coordinator, has
introduced beekeeping to the Nature Center,
maintaining two apiaries.
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Preserving
their own
food is a family affair for
Dr. Michelle
Collins-Sibley,
professor of
English, her
husband Tony
and their children Micah
and Malcolm.
They are continually stocking their
pantry with preserved goods, allowing them to
enjoy what they and others grow year round.
Saving the
planet can be
as simple as
turning off
the lights.
Not only is
Megan Stewart ’11 known
for flippling
the switch
to conserve
energy on
campus, she and her family also have replaced
their bulbs with compact flourescent lighting at
home.
book is about the authors’ experience with a
100-mile diet in which they spent a year trying to
eat nothing but locally-produced food. “
One Book One Community, also sponsored
by Mount Union, is a community-wide reading
program that encourages citizens to read and
discuss the same book and brings the author(s)
to the community.
In addition, Mount Union also is sponsoring
Fuel-Less Fridays with the Mayor’s Green Task
Force, encouraging individuals to use alternate
forms of transportation on Fridays during the
summer months.
Looking to the Future
If Mount Union has proven one thing this year,
it’s that change – whether small or large – can
have an immediate impact on our environment
and its resources. In an effort to move toward
a carbon neutral state, the Sustainability Task
Force is making definitive plans for the coming
years.
Mount Union is now serving as a pilot campus
for the Association for the Advancement of
Sustainability in Higher Education’s (AASHE)
STARS program. STARS is a voluntary,
self-reporting framework for gauging relative
progress toward sustainability for colleges and
universities.
“The goal is to establish a ranking system as
part of this pilot program,” said Lewis. “We are
one of less than 100 schools selected for this
program and one of a very few small, private
schools. Our job is to evaluate the rating documents by practicing the process.”
In addition, the Task Force is working on an
institutional action plan for becoming carbon
neutral, a requirement of the American College
and University Presidents Climate Commitment. The College also will continue to take
steps to further reduce consumption, improve
efficiency and change resources.
With the announcement this year of a new
major in environmental science, Mount Union’s
commitment to sustainability has extended
into the classroom. In this major, students
learn to address environmental issues from an
interdisciplinary perspective, gaining hands-on
experience in chemistry, geology and biology.
The College anticipates that this program will
be a great success as sustainability initiatives continue to grow across the country and
throughout the world.
“It is imperative that we consider sustainability
initiatives as a necessity, not a fad,” said Giese.
“Many have jumped on the ‘green bandwagon’
within the last year, and that is great, but we
cannot afford to get off anytime soon. It’s too
important. It’s necessary.”
Jack Peters, a member of Mount Union’s Board
of Trustees and longtime environmental
advocate, agrees that
sustainability is our
future.
Organizations, businesses and educational institutions across the country are giving “green”
a whole new meaning, but the small changes an
individual makes in his or her daily lives are just
as important as large-scale corporate change.
Reusable grocery bags, recycling bins, compact
fluorescent light bulbs, a garden and composting area, energy efficient appliances – these
are just a few things that Mount Union students,
faculty and staff incorporate into their daily
lives to make a difference. It can be as simple
as turning off lights in an empty room, adjusting
the thermostat or the temperature on a water
heater or opening the windows instead of turning on the central air. They are small changes
with great impact.
“There are many different shades of green,”
said McClaugherty. “Being green means different things to different people and is more about
how you view the world around you and your
place in it. It is a reflection of your values.”
“I am excited about the
College’s sustainability efforts but whether
I am excited or not
isn’t as important as
the fact that there is
a generation of high
school graduates who
will be expecting their
college or university to
be pursuing green initiatives,” he said. “The
day is coming where
students will look at
colleges and universities based upon
their commitment to
sustainability.”
n Have a Big Impact
Not all vehicles
are bad for the
environment...
driving a
moped is one
way to minimize
your carbon
footprint while
still reaching
your destination in a timely
manner. Marty
CashBurless, chaplain of the College, is wellknown for driving her’s to work as part of her
commitment to bettering the environment.
Wind power
is a clean,
inexhaustible
energy source
that is growing
in popularity.
Karen Santee,
facilities
manager at the
Nature Center,
is currently
harnessing
wind energy to pump the water that is used to
irrigate a community garden, planted, cultivated
and harvested by area grade school students.
Purchasing
local foods is
one way to be
environmentally conscious
by cutting back
on the use of
preservatives
and transportation while
benefitting
local growers.
Dr. Pete Schneller, associate professor of education, was instrumental in bringing a farmers’
market to Alliance that celebrates local foods.
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Living
Green
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Mount Union alumni and friends are not only
thinking green these days, they are taking action
to help preserve the world for generations to
come. Following are just a few examples of
alumni and friends dedicated to decreasing the
environmental footprint that they will leave
behind and setting examples for others to
follow. Whether they have chosen careers and
committed their lives to preserving the
environment, work in industries where they are
actively pursuing sustainability efforts or
practicing conservation and preservation in their
personal lives, they are each doing their part.
Let them inspire you to think of new or different
ways to practice sustainability in your own lives.
Jack
Peters
Jack Peters thinks history can be a good
teacher and the U.S. may only have one
more chance to implement its lesson about
sustainability. According to Peters, if the
country doesn’t become pro-active relative
to energy soon, the entire U.S. economy will
be in jeopardy since most of the country’s
wealth has been exported.
“
We owe
it to our
grandchildren
to do the
right things
to save our
environment
and I
commend
Mount Union
for its
foresight.”
Jack Peters
“For the last several decades we have had
our chances to become less dependent on
oil,” Peters said. “In the ’70s when gasoline
prices jumped and there was nationwide
rationing, people became concerned but
most people viewed those tight months as
an anomaly.”
Indeed, there was much talk in the ’70s about
alternative energy and less dependency on
foreign oil. According to Peters, the U.S.
had a golden opportunity to be pro-active
and aggressive about alternative energy.
However, gas prices leveled and the country
got complacent, leaders lacked foresight
and the country virtually forgot what had
just occurred.
Peters believes that the current oil prices are
here to stay and we need to learn from our
previous mistakes. “History is giving a lesson but we need to take heed,” Peters said.
“What is different this time around is that
there is demand for oil by other nations that
were not major consumers in the ’70s. I do
not believe that we will be seeing a drop in
oil prices. We need to invest in alternatives
and become less reactive.”
Peters, a member of the Mount Union
College Board of Trustees since 1987 and
a leader in the Alliance community, has
certainly done his part both personally and
professionally. Several years ago, when it
was first considered a novelty, he and his
wife Madge bought a Toyota Prius, which
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remains his car of choice. “Some people
thought that was an unusual car for Madge
and me to be driving, but those were people
who don’t know us very well.”
As the senior vice president for Butler Wick &
Company, Peters has been following energy
stocks for many years and is not surprised
that they are currently experiencing a boom.
In fact, he has had conversations with one
company which uses thin-film solar technologies in hopes that some of the new construction on the Mount Union campus could use
some of the cutting-edge solar technology.
“I lived through the depression and have seen
the good times too,” Peters said. “We owe it
to our grandchildren to do the right things to
save our environment and I commend Mount
Union for its foresight.”
Leah
Graham
Since graduating from Mount Union College, Leah Graham ’05 has gained valuable experience in
animal conservation
management as well
as environmental
conservation. She
worked for the Student Conservation
Association at a
national park monitoring endangered
species before enrolling in a graduate assistantship at
Ohio University.
As a graduate assistant, Graham
assists the Office
of Sustainability
with communication, education
and outreach programs targeting the campus community. The
office is dedicated to improving the efficiency
of the campus facilities, practices and processes. As a whole, the office was created
three years ago to support sustainability
programs that seek to minimize the ecological footprint as well as generate savings
through resource conservation behaviors
at Ohio University.
In addition, Graham led a residence challenge designed to increase awareness and to
get students involved in sustainability efforts
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on Ohio University’s campus. The challenge
was a competition between residence halls
to see who could conserve the most energy.
Collectively, the University saved 271,668
KWh (kilowatt hours) of electricity over the
course of the competition, which equates
to $12,000.
Not only does Graham work in sustainability,
she also works hard to incorporate it in her
everyday life. She rides her bike as much as
possible, uses reusable grocery bags and
buys local food products to support the local
communities. Also, each week she travels
to the local farmers’ market and she even
maintains her own garden.
“To me it’s understanding my impact on this
earth,” said Graham. “It’s the ultimate responsibility I place on myself – taking action in
order to preserve our future.”
As a student at Ohio University, Graham is
pursuing a master of science degree in environmental studies. She is currently working
on her thesis about environmental factors
that impact hatchling emergence in diamond
back terrapins.
“Animal conservation and sustainability go
hand-in-hand,” added Graham. “I really enjoy
the hatchlings and it’s a great opportunity to
be outside every day working and searching
for turtle nests.”
David
Schooler
When David Schooler ’68 goes to work in
German Village in Columbus, OH, it is not unusual for people to smile, wave and say hello.
Yes, it is a friendly community and Schooler
“
It’s the
ultimate
responsibility I
place on
myself –
taking action
in order to
preserve our
future”
Leah Graham ’05
has lived in the village since 1971 so he is
a familiar face. Beyond being well-known
however, there is an inherent curiosity about
the way Schooler travels to work because
he does so in a four-seat GEM car made by
Global Electric Motorcars.
“
These
vehicles are
easy to use,
they are environmentally
friendly, and
the great
thing is that
they make
people smile.”
David Schooler ’68
Schooler keeps the vehicle in his garage
plugged into a regular outlet along with his
bicycle, which is also a preferred mode of
transportation. As the president of Town
and Country Travel, he only has to go a few
blocks to his office, but rather than take a
gas guzzling car like the ones that are racing
on the nearby interstates by the thousands,
Schooler prefers to practice what he preaches – sustainability.
“I got introduced to the GEM car about four
years ago – there are actually four of them in
German Village – and given where I live and
work, it not only made sense, but I believe it is
the right thing to do,” Schooler said. “These
vehicles are easy to use, they are environmentally friendly, and the great thing is that
they make people smile.”
Schooler said the vehicles operate on the
equivalent of six car batteries and are streetlegal where speed limits are 35 mph and
under. He said the vehicle typically gets 40
miles per charge and gets recharged on a
regular electrical current. The vehicles are
equipped with both a street mode and a turf
mode.
“At the moment, these cars are novelties
and draw attention because they are not the
norm,” Schooler said. “But I would have to
think that given the current price of oil, that
these and other vehicles like them will become more mainstream. Of course, we have
a long way to go since Americans like swifter
vehicles but the GEM can fill a niche.”
According to Schooler, although the price
varies, a new GEM sells for low teens but
he said they are available on eBay for much
less.
Schooler, who is a trustee emeritus of the
College, said he looks forward to the day
when his vehicle is not considered unique.
Rick
Marabito
The mere mention of the word “steel” conjures up images of smoke stacks emitting
black smoke into an otherwise blue sky. However, that image is a remnant of the past since
the steel mills that remain are required to fol-
low strict EPA
guidelines.
According to
Rick Marabito
’85, the chief
financial officer at Olympic Steel, the
steel industry
has become
m o re e nv i ronmentally
conscious in
recent years
with new
technologies and imp r o v e d
recycling
capabilities.
Olympic
Steel, headquartered in
Cleveland, OH, operates 15 facilities and is a
regional supplier of flat rolled steel. Marabito
said the company buys the steel from mills
in plate and coil form and their products are
used in various construction projects.
One of the growing sectors that Olympic
Steel serves is the building of ethanol
plants. In fact, a visit to the front page of the
company’s web site olysteel.com features
one of their products Oly-Flatbrite with the
slogan “for ethanol made right.”
“The ethanol industry has its focus on the
environment, and so do we,” Marabito said.
“Our company has an environmental quality policy and we are up to speed with what
it takes for LEED certification since many
of our clients want the LEED designation
with their new construction. We also have a
company-wide recycling program.”
Marabito added that the steel industry has
been recycling for decades because steel is
a recyclable product.
”For all the negative publicity associated with
air pollution from the mills in the early days,
the steel industry has actually been a leader
in recyclables and new technology in recent
years,” Marabito said.
Recycling isn’t limited to Marabito’s place of
work since his wife Polly (Chapman ’85) and
sons Michael and Joseph are “zealots when
it comes to recycling at home.” Marabito has
been with Olympic Steel since 1994, shortly
after the company went public. Prior to that
time he had served in the audit division of
Arthur Anderson Inc.
“
For all
the negative
publicity
associated
with air
pollution
from the mills
in the early
days, the steel
industry has
actually been
a leader in
recyclables
and new
technology in
recent years.”
Rick Marabito ’85
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“
We’re not
just caring
of the
environment,
but also
incorporating
our health,
our happiness
and our future
into this
approach.”
Maureen
(March ’02) Wise
Maureen
Wise
Growing up, Maureen (March ’02) Wise
had aspirations of being an astronaut. Even
though that dream has since changed, her
love for the environment and the sciences is
as strong as ever.
For the past five years, Wise has worked for
the Huff Run Watershed Restoration Partnership in Mineral City, OH, which is part of Rural
Action, an organization that works to help
communities clean up their streams, connect
farmers to long-term buyers, educate youth
and sustain forests.
Huff Run is a small stream that runs orange
because of acid mine drainage from abandoned nearby coal mines. The acid drainage
results in very low pH levels and adds toxic
metals to the water diminishing the habitat
for aquatic life.
As the Huff Run Watershed coordinator,
Wise juggles numerous responsibilities including leading a citizens’ group, writing and
managing grants and collecting water and
biological samples through field work. She
also organizes and coordinates events and
fundraisers to help raise money for projects
and programs.
To her, it is about taking care of the earth and
preserving the land, water and other precious
resources.
“Sustainability should be considered a more
holistic concept,” said Wise. “We’re not just
caring of the environment, but also incorporating our health, our happiness and our
future into this approach. Taking care of the
earth is part of how we should live.”
Not only does Wise incorporate sustainability at work, she is also an advocate in her daily
life. At home she and her husband, Nathan
’02, do their part by recycling, purchasing
local foods, using cloth napkins instead of
paper and using soaps with natural renewable surfactants instead of oil and petroleum
based soaps.
“We focus on using as little resources as we
can and throwing away as little as we can,”
added Wise.
William
Spiker
For some, coal
mining is the stuff
of old legends
with visions of
coal burning locomotives and black
smoke covering
the skies.
In reality, according to Bill Spiker
Sr. ’55, president
of Eagle Fuels and
former part-owner
of RNF Coal in Cadiz, OH, each year
the U.S. is setting
new records in
coal consumption
and it is cleaner
than ever.
The Energy Information Administration estimates
that roughly 50 percent of the nation’s electricity is generated
by coal. The perception however is that the
burning of coal is a danger to the environment because it emits several gasses, including sulfur dioxide, which when released into
the atmosphere causes acid rain.
A major struggle for the coal industry is the
fight against the misconception that all coal
is inherently dirty.
Spiker says the advances in clean coal technology have greatly reduced the impact of
sulfur dioxide pollutants. “Coal has had a
bad reputation for the way it was produced
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for years,” Spiker said. “Because mining
laws have changed considerably and the
technology has improved, the burning of
coal has been cleaned up substantially.”
“
Because
mining laws
have changed
considerably
and the
technology
has improved,
the burning of
coal has been
cleaned up
substantially.”
Spiker said there are two ways coal is
cleaned – before it is burned and then during the combustion process. “The coal is
processed through a coal washing plant to
reduce 50 to 75 percent of the sulfur and
other pollutants,” he said. “Then scrubbers
capture and reduce the sulfur dioxide that’s
going out the stacks to about .25 of one
percent.”
Spiker’s company, Eagle Fuels, provides
consultation and marketing assistance to
the coal industry. Eagle is associated with
the Oxford Mining Company and acts as
its primary coal sales representative in the
utility market.
Spiker sees brighter days ahead for the coal
industry. “I see the entire energy sector
booming because we have to do something
with the price of oil,” he said. “I’m optimistic
as long as we continue to move forward,”
Bill Spiker Sr. ’55
Ronald
Clutter
Creating a comfortable environment is at the
heart of Ron Clutter’s life.
As the president and CEO of Nordic Air in Geneva, OH, Clutter ’80 heads a company that
designs and
manufactures
air conditioning, heating
and filtration
equipment for
heavy industry.
The company
is noted for
its expertise
in designing
and manufacturing equipment that
will stand up
to the harshest environments in
the world.
So, while
Clutter’s
business is
to create a
more comfortable environment, his passion
is to assure that our natural environment
stays clean.
Clutter points to a number of initiatives that
he is overseeing in Geneva as evidence
that strides are being taken for a cleaner
environment. According to Clutter, all of the
lights on the production floor of Nordic Air
are being changed to consume less energy.
Moreover, appropriate colors are chosen
to promote natural light and to help create
energy efficiency. “The lights conversion
will cost $200,000 upfront with an expected
payback in usage savings within 14 months,”
Clutter said. “This is a win-win financially and
environmentally.”
Clutter is also in discussions with operators
of a local landfill about possibly using the
methane gas that is being emanated and
recycling and converting it into a useful product that would conserve natural resources.
“Recycling is all about converting waste into
a reusable product and this is what we hope
to accomplish here in Geneva,” he said.
Another exciting project Clutter heads is
the development of the Geneva Area Recreational Educational Athletic Trust (GaREAT)
which will result in a world class facility
including a 300,000 square foot indoor complex as well as outdoor fields and medical
and education facilities. The unique part of
the facility is that through Clutter’s business
plan, wetland banks are being created and
thus, any developers who would want to use
the land would earn credits that would eventually benefit the organization. “In addition
to creating the wetlands, we have created
green space and are promoting healthy lifestyles,” Clutter said.
Clutter and his wife Tracy are Geneva
residents and have two children, Veronica
and Austin. Last year, Clutter provided
the resources and naming rights to Clutter
Manor, one of three apartment-style manors
on Union Avenue.
“
Recycling
is all about
converting
waste into
a reusable
product and
this is what
we hope to
accomplish
here in
Geneva.”
Ron Clutter ’80
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CLASS notes
Class Notes to be included in
Issue III, 2008 of Mount Union
Magazine must be received
before September 30, 2008.
Mount Union’s Class of
1958 celebrated its 50th
class reunion during
Commencement weekend.
Alumni had a chance to
relive their Commencement
ceremony by marching as part
of the academic procession at
this year’s Commencement.
Material for Class Notes is
obtained from the “Update”
form at the end of Mount Union
M a ga z i n e or online; news
passed along from alumni to
the offices of Alumni Activities,
Advancement and Annual
Giving; and newspaper articles.
Notices sent by the Post Office
are not printed in Class Notes.
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ALUMNI UPDATE
ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAM
Mount Union College has initiated a new Alumni Travel
Program with three trips planned for 2008-2009.
Ohio Weekend Wine Trip
Kicking off the program will be a local Ohio Weekend
Wine Trip, August 2-3, 2008, that includes entrance into
the Vintage Wine Festival and local winery visits.
New York Broadway Trip
A New York City Broadway Trip will be held June 2629, 2009 and will feature two Broadway shows and a
90-minute interactive classroom experience with the
cast and crew of a Broadway show.
Italian Riviera and Tuscany Trip
Mount Union has partnered with GoNext to offer a
tour of the Italian Riviera and Tuscany September 26October 4, 2009. This trip, priced separately to allow
for the use of airline miles and travel from different destinations, will provide
the opportunity for
exploration through a
number of excursions.
For more information
about the Alumni Travel Program, visit www.
muc.edu/alumni.
M CLUB GOLF OUTING
The M Club Golf Outing was held Saturday, July 26,
2008 at Tannenhauf Golf Club. Participants had the
opportunity to participate in the 18-hole competition
and enjoyed a steak dinner upon completion.
ALUMNI WEEKEND AND
HOMECOMING 2008
Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2008 has been
set for October 17-18, 2008. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Reunions will be held for the classes of 1933, 1938,
1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983,
1988, 1993, 1998, 2003 and 2008.
For more news, visit www.muc.edu/news.
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Thalia Jones resides at 3810
Parkway Place Dr. SW, Roanoke,
VA 24018.
1951
Rev. George Furnival can be
reached at PO Box 245, Tenants
Harbor, ME 04860.
1952
Bill and Joyce Davidson own
Historic Grounds Bookstore
Coffee Shop in Cove Springs,
Florida.
1956
William Hunter resides at
64 Garden St., Kingston, NY
12401.
1962
Martha (Hosler) Durey resides
at 22 Norholt Dr., New Canaan,
CT 06840.
Diane Syfer resides at 2549
River Downs, Stow, OH 44224.
1964
Dr. David and Rev. Elizabeth
(Wheeler) Spiker reside at 800
S 15th St., #1811, Sebring, OH
44672.
1965
Louise (Gof f) and James
Dunaway reside at 22617
Royal Oak Way, Cupertino,
CA 95014
1967
Roberts Sargent Jr. resides
at 1001 S. Dahlia St. Apt 303,
Glendale, CO 80246
Ty (Lamke) and Jerry Webb
reside at 7988 S. Algonquian
Ct, Aurora, CO 80016. Ty was
elected to serve on the Board
of Directors of SLA.
1968
Barbara Barstow and Ralph
Bertonaschi reside at 27352
Sprague Rd., Olmsted Falls, OH
44138. Barbara is retired but
continues to publish books and
work with Dancing Wheels and
Berea Animal Rescue.
Larry Patrick is president and
chief executive officer of the
Auto Club Insurance Company
of Florida.
1971
Charles Kohli resides at 1257
Jobey Tr., Geneva, OH 44041.
1972
Madge (Rodgers) and Michael
Fitak reside at 10168 Gorsuch
Rd., Galena, OH 43021.
Rebecca (Helbert) HelbertPeterson resides at 3403 Perkins
Ave., Huron, OH 44839
Diana Martens resides at 47
Sunset Terr., Collinsville, CT
06019.
Linda Wingard resides at 408
W Russell Ave., W. Lafayette,
OH 43845. She is a retired
elementary school teacher.
1973
Gary Johnston and Michelle
Rowe were married on
December 24, 2007. They
reside at 2238 Peregrine Dr.,
Avon, OH 44011. Gary is vice
president of marketing for Arrow
International and Michelle is an
administrative assistant at Tax
Projects Group.
Dave Merrick resides at 110
Half Moon Cir., F1, Hypoluxo, Fl
33462. He is a real estate broker
for Merrick Realty Corp.
Michael and Toy Power reside
at 251 Brian Circle, Mary Esther,
Fl 32569
1974
Jean Madden resides at 244
Valleyview N.W., Canton, OH
44708. She is a Stark County
attorney and assistant public
defender. In November, she
will be running for the judge
of the General Division of the
Stark County Court of Common
Pleas.
1975
Ron Pierce is the vice president
and general manager of the AIM
COUNCIL message
program group in Georgia. He
was inducted into the Louisville
High School Athletic Hall of
Fame in September of 2007.
1976
Larry Kelley resides at 12000
Capri Circle South, #6, Treasure
Island, FL 33706. He owns
Kelley Musical Arrangements
and Design.
Michael Magyar Jr. resides at
4019 Belmont Ave., Shadyside,
OH 43947.
Martha (Wyatt) Springstead is
a choral director at Lordstown
High School in Virginia. She
earned a doctoral degree
in musical education from
Shenandoah University. She
and her husband David reside
at 5117 Ellesmere Ct., Virginia
Beach, VA 23464.
1977
Lynn (Bonnes) and Roy Clunk
reside at 510 Overlook Dr.,
Alliance, OH 44601. Lynn is an
educational consultant for the
Ohio Department of Education
and Roy owns and runs Roy’s
Wash and Lube in Alliance.
1978
Rae Ellen Dale resides at 3215
Belvoir Blvd., Beachwood, OH
44122.
Bob and Lori Korponay reside
at 1293 Pensacola Ln., Grayson,
GA 30017. Bob is vice president
and general manager for Xpedx
in Stone Mountain, GA.
Susan (Barker) Parrino is a
donor relations and major gifts
associate for Lakeside Health
Systems in Brockport, NY.
1979
Russ Adams resides at 275
Bradford Dr., Canfield, OH
44406.
Tina (Krob) and Ken Gimlin
are the parents of Emily, 12.
Tina is a music administrator
for Virginia Beach United
Methodist Church.
1981
Beverly Day resides at 138
Baypointe Dr., Newport Beach,
CA 92660.
Cindy (Pelo) and Tim Margargle
reside at 841 Quartz Terr., West
Palm Beach, FL, 33413. She
is an executive assistant at
Comerica Bank.
Mark Walter was elected mayor
of the town of East Haddam,
CT.
1983
Bonnie Bowman resides at
7396 Portage St NW, Massillon,
OH 44646. She is a litigation
paralegal for Fischer, Evans,
Robbins, and Geiser, Ltd in
Canton.
Jim and Tammy Karmie are
the parents of Victoria, 18
and Alexis, 9. Jim works for
ForeverLawn Inc. in Hartville.
1984
Dr. Cindy (Hilger) Barnum
earned a doctoral degree in
Christian education leadership
from Regent University in
Virginia. She is a teacher in
Norway. She and her husband
Kirk are the parents of Peter,
21, Karie, 20, Jennifer, 16, and
Heather, 14.
Rev. Richard and Linda King
are the parents of Elijah, Samuel
and Gabriel He is senior pastor
of the First Congregational
United Church of Christ in
Longmont, CO. They reside at
1500 9th Ave., Longmont, CO
80501.
Dawn (Greenway) and Weldon
Lovely are the parents of
Reuben, 20, Zak, 18 and Rachel,
15. Dawn is an administrator at
Lovely Foot Associates.
1985
Drew and Tracey Hetherington
reside at 2504 Derbyshire Rd.,
Apt. 1, Cleveland Heights, OH
44106. Drew is a managing
partner and account executive
at NorthCoast ExecuSearch,
Inc.
James and Susan Weir reside
at 1120 South Zane Rd., Martins
Ferry, OH 43935. James is chief
financial administrator at West
Virginia Business College. They
are the parents of Taylor, 8 and
Jack, 5.
and Christian, 3. They reside at
4182 Waterloo Rd., Atwater, OH
44201. He is a manager at Lube
Stop in Atwater.
Reana Johnston resides at
513 Old Coach Ln., Salem, OH
44460.
Amy McCormack resides at
48944 McCoy Ave., Apt 1, East
Liverpool, OH 43920.
Matthew and Catherine Smith
reside at 1215 Cardinal Dr.,
Louisville, KY 40213. Matthew
is the vice president of Wells
Fargo Insurance Services of
Ohio in Cincinnati. They are the
parents of Michael, 13 Jacob, 11
and Hannah, 7.
1989
Joel Carter is a mental health
probation and special projects
officer for Fairfield County
Municipal Cour t. He and
Kimberly (Uhl ’90) are the
parents of Tierney, 7.
Teresa (Surbey) Gagliardo is
an accounting manager for
Noteworthy Medical Systems.
Kyle Harrop resides at 1508
N Alabama St., Indianapolis,
IN 46202.
Amy Lukens-Malone and Bruce
Malone can be reached at PSC
10 Box 255, APO, AE 09142.
Amy is a member of the United
States Air Force in Europe Band in
Germany.
Joel Nowicki and Vilmarid
M e d i n a r e s i d e a t 12 5 9
Englishtown Rd., Old Bridge,
NJ 08857. Joel is the supervisor
of curriculum and instruction
for the South River Board of
Education. They are the parents
of James, 4.
Dr. Jennifer Stevens and Dr.
Michael Maner were married
on June 18, 2007 and are the
parents of Gunnar, 11. They
reside at 5235 Bishop Rd.,
Greenville, OH 45331. They
Greetings fellow
alumni,
This is one of my
most favorite
times of year in
Northeast Ohio.
If you haven’t had
the opportunity
to stop by campus and see how
amazing it looks,
I encourage you
to do so. The view
of Elliott Hall from the lakes is as stunning as ever
and the flowers around the State Street gates are
magnificent.
As a council, we have begun to put legs to some of
our ideas for this year and the first to come to fruition
is Mount Union “Alumni in Action” National Day of
Service. The inaugural annual event will take place on
Saturday, April 18, 2009 (see p. 19 for more information). The success of this event depends largely on the
efforts of Mount Union alumni across the nation.
To spread the spirit of Mount Union College across
the United States, we are looking for volunteers to
lead the charge in their local communities by selecting
and organizing a service project for their area. You will
work with the College’s Office of Alumni and College
Activities to recruit additional volunteers and all will
receive “Alumni in Action” t-shirts.
Area leaders will register their ideas through a form
on the alumni page of Mount Union website. Projects
may vary in nature, but should focus on the local
community and are limited only by the stretch of your
imagination.
We also encourage you to mark your calendars for
October 17-18 for Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2008.
Happy summer,
Mary Lou Horwood ’98
Alumni Council President
1987
Dave Kowalski is director of
operations for Penske Truck
Leasing in Albany, NY.
1988
Joseph and Carol Cameron
are the parents of Matthew, 14
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are both podiatrists at Western
Ohio Podiatric Medical Center.
1990
Lori (McClamroch) Karasek is a
branch manager for the Juvenile
Diabetes Research Foundation
of Northwest Ohio.
Craig Neimanis and Bonnie
Lessa were married July 7,
2007. The wedding par ty
included Dionis Blauser ’93,
Lisa Rizzo ’94 and Charles
Hess ’91. He is a senior data
security analyst at The Timken
Company and she is a business
development representative at
Group Transportation Services.
They reside at 1196 Marigold St.
NW, Hartville, OH 44632.
They reside at 72 Big Rock Dr.,
Painesville, OH 44077.
David Lasecki is the director
of strategic initiatives for
International Oncology
Network.
Stephanie (Mar tin) and
Christian Shively announce
the adoption of daughter, Maya
Xochigrace, on March 15, 2008.
She joins sibling Bradyn, 14.
She is a Spanish teacher at
Kenston Local Schools and
he is a social studies teacher
at Alliance City Schools. They
reside at 506 State Rd., Warren,
OH 44483.
Shane and Lori Statler are the
parents of Preston, 21, and
Dylan, 13. He is a senior audit
manager at the State of Ohio
Auditor Office and she is a
treasurer at the Ridgewood
Local School District. They
reside at 468 Mistee Dr. SW,
New Philadelphia, OH 44663.
1992
Brenda Hall is a vice president
and director of field operations
for Selective Insurance Group.
Scott and Makiko Slabaugh
reside at 1182 Overlook Dr.,
Alliance, OH 44601. He is the
director of international student
ser vices at Mount Union
College. They are the parents
of Kahana, 9.
1991
John and Wendy Caldwell are
the parents of Emma, 7 and
Sutton, 5. He is the general
manager at Tavilla Sales
Company.
Scott and Cindy Chavayda
announce the birth of a daughter,
McKenzie, on October 23, 2007
who joins siblings David, 23 and
Kelli, 5.
Wei-Ko and Mika Cheng are
the parents of Yuki, 6. He is
the senior project engineer at
Caterpillar Services Limited
and earned a master of business
administration from Keio
University.
Tina (Smith) Hannan and
Joseph Hart announce the birth
of a daughter, Emma Hart, on
July 14, 2007 who joins siblings
Lexi, 16 and Taylor, 9. She is
a senior product manager at
Avery Dennison Coroporation.
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Kelley (Hoar) and Saksit Potisit
are the parents of Justin, 9,
Brina, 6 and Nathan 4. She is
a teacher at the International
School Eastern Seaboard and
he is the assistant to the Mayor
of Pattaya City. They reside in
Pattaya, Thailand.
a daughter, Caralyn Elizabeth, 3.
She joins siblings Benjamin, 8,
and Evan, 4. He is the director of
revenue operations at Sterling
Commerce. They reside at
1548 Demorest Rd., Columbus,
OH 43228.
Michael Rinebold is director
of government relations at
the Indiana State Medical
Association.
Alex Russin is the assistant
superintendent at the Lower
Yukon School District. He can
be contacted at P.O. Box 32003,
Mountain Village, AK 99632.
Feiloakitau Kaho (Fuji) and
Eleni Tevi are the parents of
Taka, 7, Sunipa, 5, Lorine, 3
and Luisa 3. He is a general
secretary at Pacific Conference
of Churches. They reside at 25
Charlton Street, Suva, Fiji.
1994
Chip and Amy Battles announce
the birth of daughter, Drew, on
November 11, 2006. She joins
siblings Leighton, 8 and Samuel
5. He is the vice president of
Battles Insurance Agency Inc.
They reside at 1806 New State
Rd., Norwalk, OH 44857.
Karen (Segedi) and David
Cheezan are the parents of
Michael, 7, Anthony, 4 and
Nicholas, 2. They reside at
9340 Dover Dr., Wauseon, OH
43567.
Elizabeth (Brunker) Rhodes is a
dialer support specialist at GE
Money-Americas.
David Fink resides at 125
Cordillo Pkwy #47, Hilton Head
Island, SC 29928.
Tammy (Rogers) and Pablo
Wenhame are the parents of
Rosalee, 2. They reside at 130
La Fontana, David, Chiriqui,
Panama, Republic de Panama.
Darci Gerber resides at 615
Herman Ct., Gahanna, OH
43230.
Lisa VanDelinder is a staff
accountant at The Finger Lake
Times.
1993
Christine (Ess) and Timothy
Canan announce the birth of a
daughter, Allison, on December
9, 2007, who joins sibling James,
4. They reside at 118 Van Buren
Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, OH
44221.
Lisa Chamberlin is a director
at Baptist Health Care. She
resides at 5308 Woodlake
Trace, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563.
Todd and Joann (Hentsch ’94)
Fisher announce the adoption of
Amy (Lavy) and James Kohmann
’00 reside at 3568 Mountview
Ave., Alliance, OH 44601.
Brian and Laurie Realie
announce the birth of a son,
Brady, on January 23, 2007. He
joins siblings Brandon, 7 and
Maura, 6. He is a law director
for the City of Stow. They reside
at 1845 Hibbard Dr., Stow, OH
44228.
James and Jill (Faulkner ’96)
Schwarz announce the birth of a
daughter, Libby, on April 6, 2008.
She joins sibling Hayley, 6. He
is a national sales manager at
CNC Indexing and Feeding
Technologies. They reside at
1901 Castleburg Dr., Apex, NC
27523.
Scott Zurakowski was recently
inducted as board president
for the United Way of Greater
Stark County.
1995
Dr. Stephanie Aldrich was
named to the Top 10 National
Association of Women Business
Owners for the Northeast Ohio
chapter. She was awarded a
fellowship from the Academy
of General Dentistry.
Heather (Davis) and Joseph
Andrews announce the birth
of a daughter, Molly Lynne,
on October 7, 2007. She joins
sibling Nathan, 3. They reside
at 700 Lindy Lane Ave. SW, N.
Canton, OH 44720.
D a n i e l a n d B e th C a t l o s
announce the birth of a son,
Benjamin, on January 8, 2008.
He joins siblings Abigail, 7
and Rebecca, 6. He is a field
property claim representative
at Grange Insurance and she
is a registered dietician at the
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran
Retirement Services. They
reside at 2815 East Middletown
Rd., Poland, OH 44514.
K a r a ( D o v e ) a n d D a r re n
Davenport announce the birth
of a daughter, Alayna Grace,
on January 18, 2007. She joins
siblings Rebekah, 3 and Daniel,
6. She is a teacher at Lebanon
City Schools and he is a project
manager at Hamilton Fixture.
They reside at 7164 St. Rt. 123,
Blanchester, OH 45107.
Melissa (Hohman) and Efrain
Fernandez announce the birth
of a daughter, Carmen Sophia,
on May 23, 2007.
Dr. Julie Lautenschlager
earned a master of library and
information science degree
from Florida State University.
Marcus Lona is senior vice
president and director of
database marketing at KeyBank.
He resides at 5414 Bridge Ave.,
Cleveland, OH 44102.
Melissa (Lawrence) and Dan
McCormack announce the birth
of a daughter, Maeve Lawren,
on December 13, 2007. She is
a hospital liaison at Sentara
Healthcare.
Renee (Ash) and G.L. Pulliam
announce the birth of a daughter,
Alyssa, on December 3, 2007.
She joins sibling Tucker, 3.
Alvin and Jennie Yeoh are the
parents of Joshua Yeoh Ji Hsien,
5 and Ashley-Anne Yeoh Ji Wen,
4. He is a strategic program
manager for Intel Technologies
and she is a finance analyst for
Intel Technologies. They reside
at 43, Jalan Taman Greenview,
Georgetown, Pulau Pinang
11600.
1996
Gina (Dominick) and Jason
Bannevich announce the birth
of a son, Dominick, on October
9, 2006. She is a marketing and
promotions director at WHBC
NextMedia. They reside at
1308 21st St. NW, Canton, OH
44709.
Kim (Culp) and Bill Corvin are
the parents of Kristen, 6. She
is a consultant for Compuware
Corporation. They reside at
4848 Oviatt Windham Rd.,
Newton Falls, OH 44444.
Casey Fish is president and
chief executive officer of ACI
Holdings, LLC. He resides at
1853 S. James Gregarie Rd.,
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466.
Suzanne Kohring resides at
3809 Philena Ave., Cleveland,
OH 44109.
Dr. Marianne Misiewicz and
Christopher Viers were married
on November 4, 2006. They
reside at 5563 E. Pinehurst Ln.,
Columbia, MO 65202.
D r. E v e l y n n ( R o t h ) a n d
Joseph ’94 Mitchell reside
at 11463 Enchanted Sunset
St., San Antonio, TX 78253.
She is assistant professor of
physics and earth science
at St. Mary’s University. She
earned a doctoral degree in
environmental science and
engineering from the University
of Texas at San Antonio.
John and Brooke Smith are
the parents of Sydnie, 2, Ellie,
2 and Alex 1. He is a physical
education and health teacher
at Bexley City Schools. They
reside at 2581 Caroline Ave.,
Bexley, OH 43209.
Leslie (Biggs) and John
Wilton announce the birth of
a daughter, Abbey Leigh, on
November 6, 2007.
1997
Todd and Rachel Angione
announce the birth of a daughter,
Copeland Corner
An interview with Claire (Seineck ’61) Springer
Resident of Copeland Oaks active-adult living community near Alliance
(www.copelandoaks.com)
Q
A
How have you been able to stay connected to Mount Union College while living
at Copeland Oaks?
Living close to Mount Union has enabled my husband and me to regularly attend recitals, concerts and performances at Presser Recital Hall, and we are season ticket holders to the football games. The Schooler Lecture Series brings a number of speakers
to enrich our lives. The Continued Learning Program held in the Alumni Room at the
College is another opportunity of which we take advantage.
I’m also active in the international music fraternity Mu Phi Epsilon, Alliance Alumni
Chapter. We meet at the College and promote music harmony and friendship. In
addition, the residents at Copeland Oaks enjoy the Adventures in Learning Program
(ALP). In the ALP, a Mount Union professor comes out to Copeland Oaks and teaches
a four-week class on some topic of interest to the residents each spring and fall.
It’s nice to support and stay active at the College.
Madison, on August 10, 2007.
She joins sibling Mason, 2.
John and Amy (McArthy ’99)
Austin announce the birth of
a son, Jackson, on January 6,
2008. John is a nursing home
administrator at HCR Manor
Care and Amy is a third grade
school teacher. They reside
at 328 Chanticleer Cir., New
Stanton, PA 15672.
Katelyn (Wiedle) and Troy Clapp
are the parents of Scott, 9 and
Rebecca, 3.
Lauren (Evans) and Aaron
Dorger were married on March
8, 2008. They reside at 3367
Continental Dr., Missouri City,
TX 77459.
Brian and Sheri Flinn announce
the bir th of a son, Austin
Cestone, on July 8, 2007.
Dr. Lisa (Keeney) and Joseph
’99 Gallo announce the birth of
a daughter, Lauren Elizabeth, on
March 27, 2007. She joins sibling
Jillian, 3. Lisa is a podiatrist at
Valor Healthcare Inc., and Joe
is a systems analyst for Consol
Energy Inc. They reside at
71 Keeney Rd., Finleyville, PA
15332.
Keri (Lesiacsek) and Patrick
Helgerman welcome to their
family Darius, Victoria, and Iain
Buller. She is an intervention
specialist for Columbus City
Schools. They reside at 2363
Condit Dr. SW, Pataskala, OH
43062.
Kristy (LaBella) and Ryan
Jirmasek announce the birth
of daughters Anna and Matty
on February 4, 2008. They
join sibling Joey, 2. She is a
special education coordinator
for Sylvania Schools.
William and April Marinacci
announce the birth of daughter,
Mya Elise, on January 3, 2008.
She joins sibling Ava, 2. He is a
case manager for the Belmont
County Department of Job and
Family Services. They reside
at 67464 Kirkwood Hts. Rd.,
Bridgeport, OH 43912.
Ryan and Mariah (Kirkpatrick)
Miller announce the birth of
a daughter, Brenna Marie,
on March 26, 2008. He is a
financial advisor for the New
Market Financial Advisors.
Deanna (DeSario) and Tom
Oakes announce the birth of a
son, Kenyon James, on January
22, 2008.
January 7, 2008. She is a clinical
supervisor for Homes for Kids.
Chatham Ave. NW, N. Canton,
OH 44720.
Clinton Rickett is a financial
advisor for Wachovia Securities.
He resides at 4024 Truxton Pl.,
Avon, OH 44011.
Adrienne Greiner is an English
teacher at GEOS in Japan.
She can be reached at 6595
Beechwood Ave., Alliance, OH
44601.
Katelyne (Lundquist) and Bryan
Sell announce the birth of a son,
Jacob John Paul, on February
27, 2008 who joins siblings
Noah, 7, Luke, 5 and Lilah, 2.
He is an assistant financial
controller for CDC Software.
Rob Roll resides at 105 Timber
Hollow Ct., Apt 229, Chapel Hill,
NC 27514.
Margaret (Rock) and Chad
Schauwecker announce the birth
of a daughter, Madelyn Leslie,
on November 1, 2007. She joins
siblings Eddie, 5 and Elena, 7.
Kara Vassily resides at 4133
Balfour Ave., Apt. B, Oakland,
CA 94610.
Brian and Stephanie Wervey
a n n o u n c e th e b i r th o f a
daughter, Olivia Reagan, on
April 16, 2008.
1998
Akilah Atkinson resides at 3331
Clarks Ln., Baltimore, MD 21215.
Mark Black has been named
principal for Plain Township
Schools.
Heather (Aldrich) and David
Craver announce the birth
of a son, Nathaniel David, on
Brian and Maria Heddleston are
the parents of John, 2. He is an
employer development manager
for the University of Pittsburgh.
They reside in Munhall, PA.
K r i s t i e H o l m e s earned a
CMD designation from the
I n te r n a t i o n a l C o u n c i l o f
Shopping Centers. She is a
marketing director for Eastland
Mall. She resides at 96 Bird St.,
Gahanna, OH 43230.
Shannon (Souza) and Scott
Jermain announce the birth of
a son, Ryan, on December 25,
2007. He joins sibling, Lindsay,
3. She is a manager and account
administrator for Little Tikes.
Sarah McFadden and Frank Fry
were married on January 21,
2007. They reside at 323 Bowers
Ave. NW, New Philadelphia, OH
44663.
Herb Sawtell is an officer at
5/3 Bank. He resides at 7896
Natalie Snyder-Antonini and
Michael Antonini announce
the birth of a son, Dominic, on
November 23, 2007. He joins
sibling Kennedy, 7. She is an
independent contractor for
Premium Finance Associates
and he is a manager at
Progressive Insurance. They
reside at 3569 Tullamore Rd.,
University Heights, OH 44118.
Dr. Farrah Thomas is a licensed
clinical psychologist for Daily
Behavioral Health, Inc.
Melissa (Johnson) and Paul
Timko are the parents of Carson,
1. She is the owner of 5 Corners
Bed and Breakfast. They reside
on 175 Beaver Ct., Amherst,
OH 44001.
Kristin (Derk) and Tim Wozniak
announce the birth of a son,
Adam, on October 22, 2007. He
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joins siblings Lydia, 2 and Isaac,
5. She is a literacy specialist at
Holland Central Schools and
he is a childcare worker for
New Directions. They reside
at 2624 Amsdell Rd., Hamburg,
NY 14075.
1999
Claudia Asbun-Yoder and
Jeremy Yoder ’00 are the
parents of Sophia, 5 and Caden,
2. She is a pharmaceutical
senior sales representative
for GlaxoSmithKline
Pharmaceuticals and he
is a pharmaceutical sales
specialist for Astrazeneca
Pharmaceuticals. They reside
at 2481 Kim St. NE, Hartville,
OH 44632.
Amy (McArthy) and John ’98
Austin announce the birth of
a son, Jackson, on January 6,
2008. She earned a master of
education degree from Seton
Hill University. They reside
at 328 Chanticleer Cir., New
Stanton, PA 15672.
Ashley (Bright) Bird announces
the birth of daughter, Chloe
Grace, on January 2, 2008.
Nicholas and Nicole (Voytek
’00) Cardinal are the parents
of Caden, 3, and Zachary, 2. He
is a physician at St. Joseph’s
Health Center and she is a stay
at home mother. They reside at
211 Montgomery Dr., Canfield,
OH 44406.
Shannon (Dennis) and Mike
Daniels reside at 4038 Bishops
Gate Circle, Stow, OH 44224.
Brittney (Matejka) and Judd
Golden announce the birth
of a daughter, Riley Elizabeth,
on February 26, 2008. She
is a newspaper in education
coordinator for Beaver
Newspapers, Inc.
Krista Gotthardt resides at
17367 Sugar Hill Tr., Chagrin
Falls, OH 44023.
resides at 1800 Linkside Dr.,
Cincinnati, OH 45245.
Stacey Reid is a special agent
for the FBI Department of
Justice. She resides at 1446
Butler Ave., #4, Los Angeles,
CA 90025.
Beth Sacksteder-Mann
announces the bir th of a
daughter, McKenna LangMann, on January 7, 2008. Her
father is the the late Dean Alan
Mann. Beth is the director of
student services at the College
of Nursing at University of
Alabama. She resides at 2119
Brandon Pkwy., Tuscaloosa,
AL 35406.
Kimberly Sperling is a finance
director for the City of Olmstead
Falls, Ohio.
Darcy Thorne-Leonard and
Michael Leonard reside at
31133 Lewis Rd., Salineville,
OH 43945.
Jennifer Zoky is an English
teacher at Williamson County
School. She resides at 5005
Deer Creek Ct., Spring Hill,
TN 37174.
2000
Chad and Emily Baddeley
announce the birth of daughter
Adah Faith, on November 30,
2007. She joins Eden, 2.
Addie (Clutter) and Matthew
Bender announce the birth
of a daughter, Elise Marie,
on December 21, 2007. They
reside at 2331 Kennedy Dr.,
Salem OH 44460. Addie is a first
grade teacher for Alliance City
Schools. Matthew is a certified
public accountant.
Jessica (Herderick) and John
Burgess announce the birth of
a son, Brayden Eric, on April
6, 2008.
Katy Burnett and Brian Perse
were married on July 14, 2007.
She is a department chair of
physical education at Gilmour
Academy. They reside at 924
SOM Center Rd., #203, Mayfield
Village, OH 44124.
Kara (Saleman) and Richard
Burnett announce the birth of a
daughter, Anna, October 3, 2007.
She joins sibling, Cameron, 3.
They reside at 10550 Carousel
Woods Dr., New Middletown,
OH 44442.
Rebecca Gable resides at 406
Clifton Ave., Glanshaw, PA
15116.
Dr. Sandra (Mickholtzick) and
Dr. Jason Glagola reside at
1289 Chase Ave., Lakewood,
OH 44107.
Stacia (Coleman) and Anthony
Losh announce the birth of
a son, Alexander James, on
March 18, 2008 who joins
sibling Reagan, 3.
Molly Mehling and Carl Nim
reside at 230 W. Chestnut St.,
Apt. 3, Oxford, OH 45056.
Missy (Angeloni) and Andy
’98 Miller announce the birth
of a daughter Chloe Marie, on
October 31, 2007. She joins
Caleb, 4 and Cole, 2. She is a first
grade teacher for Louisville City
Schools and he is a podiatrist
for Myers and Miller Podiatry.
Gr ant and Dawn Doran
Monachino announce the birth
of a daughter Emily Josephine,
on July 11, 2007. Grant is an
attorney with Baker Hostetler
LLP and Dawn is an attorney for
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP.
They reside at 26772 Sweetbriar
Dr., North Olmsted OH, 44070.
J.P. Moran resides at 551 West
Parkway Dr., Madison, OH
44057.
Jennifer (Alder) Morgan earned
a master of education degree
in school counseling from the
University of Akron. She resides
at 3390 Tyler Dr., Brunswick,
Ohio 44256.
Stephanie Hierro and Robert
Mueller were married October
13, 2007. She is a special events
manager for Junior Achievement
of Greater Cleveland and he is
the chief operating officer of
Mueller Art Cover and Binding.
They reside at 19609 Misty Lake
Dr., Strongsville, OH 44136.
Martha Powers and Michael
Leskauskas were married
October 19, 2007. The wedding
par ty included graduates
Michael Scheib ’97, Tiffany
(Bowling ’99) Finley and
Rebecca Brown ’02. They
reside at 1522 Grand Dr., Unit
5, DeKalb, IL 60115.
Amanda Morrison is a special
education teacher at Forest
Hills Local School District. She
Kim (Hahn) and Matt
Reemsnyder are the parents of
Emma, 2 and Madison, 4. They
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1940s
Thalia Jones ’47:
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1950s
Bill Davidson ’52:
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Ed Ditch ’56: [email protected]
Sandy Ellis ’58: [email protected]
Joyce Freshwater ‘58:
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George Furnival ’51:
[email protected]
Peter Gaulton ’56:
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William Hunter ’56:
[email protected]
Christopher King ’57:
[email protected]
Marilyn (Jackson ’58) King:
[email protected]
John McLachlan ’58:
[email protected]
1960s
Barbara Barstow ’68:
[email protected]
Louise (Goff ‘65) Dunaway:
[email protected]
Martha (Hosler) Durey ’62:
[email protected]
Larry Patrick ’68: [email protected]
Patricia Ross ’69:
[email protected]
Roberts Sargent Jr. ’67:
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Rev. Elizabeth (Wheeler ’64) Spiker:
[email protected]
Harry Watkins ’65:
[email protected]
Ty (Lamke ’67) Webb:
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1970s
Russ Adams ’79: [email protected]
Robert Breth ’78:
[email protected]
Lynne (Bonnes ’77) Clunk:
[email protected]
Roy Clunk ’77: [email protected]
Rae Ellen Dale ’78:
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Kady Douglas ’78:
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Madge (Rodgers ’72) Fitak:
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Susan Fredenburg ’77:
[email protected]
Tina (Krob ’79) Gimlin:
[email protected]
Debbie Heida ’77: [email protected]
Rebecca Helbert-Peterson ’72:
[email protected]
Gary Johnston ’73:
[email protected]
Virginia Kallay ’77:
[email protected]
Larry Kelley ’76:
[email protected]
Charles Kohli ’71:
[email protected]
Bob Korponay ’78:
[email protected]
Jean Madden ’74:
[email protected]
Michael Magyar Jr. ’76:
[email protected]
Diana Martens ’72:
[email protected]
Dave Merrick ’73:
[email protected]
Susan (Barker ’78) Parrino:
[email protected]
Ron Pierce ’75: [email protected]
Michael Power ’73:
[email protected]
Jim Sellers ’74:
[email protected]
Jeffrey Shultz ’79:
[email protected]
Martha (Wyatt ’76) Springstead:
[email protected]
1980s
Dr. Cindy (Higler ’85) Barnum:
[email protected]
Beth (Garey ’81) Barone:
[email protected]
Bonnie Bowman ’83:
[email protected]
Joseph Cameron ’88:
[email protected]
Joel Carter ’89:
[email protected]
Diane (Flowers ’85) Coury:
[email protected]
Beverly Day ’81: [email protected]
Cinda DeCordova ’88:
[email protected]
Teresa (Surbey ’89) Gagliardo:
[email protected]
Kyle Harrop ’89: [email protected]
Drew Hetherington ’85:
[email protected]
Reana Johnston ’88:
[email protected]
Jim Karmie ’83: [email protected]
Rev. Richard King ’84:
[email protected]
Bob Klinar ’87: [email protected]
David Kowalski ’87:
[email protected]
Dawn (Greenway ’84) Lovely:
[email protected]
Amy Lukens-Malone ’89:
[email protected]
Cindy (Pelo ’81) Margargle:
[email protected]
Amy McCormack ’88:
[email protected]
Tamara McCoy ’80:
[email protected]
Elizabeth (Rayburn ’83) Mills:
[email protected]
Joel Nowicki ’89:
[email protected]
Joe Reigle ’85:
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Kimberly (Simpson ’84) Reigle:
[email protected]
Mindy Samay ’86:
[email protected]
Matthew Smith ’88:
[email protected]
Jennifer Stevens ’89:
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Mark Walter ’81:
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Don Watson ’85:
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James Weir ’85: [email protected]
1990s
Stephanie Aldrich ’95:
[email protected]
Todd Angione ’97:
[email protected]
Claudia Asbun-Yoder ’99:
[email protected]
Akilah Atkinson ’98:
[email protected]
Amy (McArthy ’99) Austin:
[email protected]
John Austin ’97:
[email protected]
Lori Babetski ’96:
[email protected]
Gina Bannerich ’96:
[email protected]
Chip Battles ’94:
[email protected]
Ashley (Bright ’99) Bird:
[email protected]
Angela Bonicky ’96:
[email protected]
John Caldwell ’91:
[email protected]
Christine (Ess ’93) Canan:
[email protected]
Kimberly (Uhl ’90) Carter:
[email protected]
Daniel Catlos ’95:
[email protected]
Lisa Chamberlin ’93:
[email protected]
Scott Chavayda ’91:
[email protected]
Karen Cheezan ’94:
[email protected]
Wei-Ko Cheng ’91:
[email protected]
Katelyn (Wiedle ’97) Clapp:
[email protected]
Carrie Clemens ’99:
[email protected]
Lisa Collins ’94:
[email protected]
Andrea Conroy ’97:
[email protected]
Kim (Culp ’96) Corvin:
[email protected]
Heather (Aldrich ’98) Craver:
[email protected]
Tonya Culbertson ’98:
[email protected]
Shannon (Dennis ’99) Daniels:
[email protected]
Kara Davenport ’95:
[email protected]
Lauren (Evans ’97) Dorger:
[email protected]
Melissa (Hohman ’95) Fernandez:
[email protected]
David Fink ’94: dpfi[email protected]
Casey Fish ’96: cjfi[email protected]
James Frink ’95:
[email protected]
Sarah (McFadden ’98) Fry:
[email protected]
Dr. Lisa (Keeney ’97) Gallo:
[email protected]
Darci Gerber ’94:
[email protected]
Brittney (Matejka ’99) Golden:
[email protected]
Adrienne Greiner ’98:
[email protected]
Tina (Smith ‘91) Hannan:
[email protected]
Noah Harner ’97:
[email protected]
Brian Heddleston ’98:
[email protected]
Keri (Lesiacsek ’97) Helgerman:
[email protected]
Herb Sawtell ’98:
[email protected]
Kristie Holmes ’98:
[email protected]
Kristy (LaBella ’97) Jirmasek:
[email protected]
Tricia Johnson ’94:
[email protected]
Renae Keenan ’99:
[email protected]
Amy (Lavy ’94) Kohmann:
[email protected]
Suzanne Kohring ’96:
[email protected]
Jennifer (Williams ‘99) Kruger:
[email protected]
David Lasecki ’91:
[email protected]
Julie Lautenschlager ’95:
[email protected]
Melissa (Lawrence ’95) McCormack:
[email protected]
Kimberly (Lewis ’99) Sperling:
[email protected]
ALUMNI e-mail
Marcus Lona ’95:
[email protected]
William Marinacci ’97:
[email protected]
Rob Marshall ’91:
[email protected]
Wendy May ’98:
[email protected]
Laura McGuinness ’93:
[email protected]
Allison Miller ’98:
[email protected]
Ryan Miller ’97: [email protected]
Evelynn (Roth ’96) Mitchell:
[email protected]
Joseph Mitchell ’94:
[email protected]
Amanda Morrison ’99:
[email protected]
Stephanie (Hierro ’99) Mueller:
[email protected]
Craig Nekmanis ’90:
[email protected]
Phil Nussdorfer ’92:
[email protected]
Deanna (DeSario ’97) Oakes:
[email protected]
Kelley (Hoar ’92) Potisit:
[email protected]
Renee (Ash ’95) Pulliam:
[email protected]
Brian Reali ’94:
[email protected]
Stacey Reid ’99:
[email protected]
Elizabeth (Brunker ’92) Rhodes:
[email protected]
Anna Richardson ’95:
[email protected]
Clinton Ricket ’97:
[email protected]
Rob Roll ’97: [email protected]
Erica Rosenberger ‘99:
[email protected]
Alex Russin ’93:
[email protected]
Beth Sacksteder-Mann ’99:
[email protected]
Margaret (Rock ’97) Schauwecker:
[email protected]
James Schwarz ’94:
[email protected]
Katelyne (Lundquist ’98) Sell:
[email protected]
Stephanie (Martin ’91) Shively:
[email protected]
Scott Slabaugh ’90:
[email protected]
John Smith ’96:
[email protected]
Natalie Snyder-Antonini ’98:
[email protected]
Kimberly (Lewis ’99) Sperling:
[email protected]
Shane Statler ’91:
[email protected]
Feiloakitau Kaho Tevi ’93:
[email protected]
Dr. Farrah Thomas ’98:
[email protected]
Darcy Thorne-Leonard ’99:
[email protected]
Melissa (Johnson ’98) Timko:
[email protected]
Guy Trinetti Jr. ’98:
[email protected]
Scott Ugran ’96: [email protected]
Lisa VanDelinder ’92:
[email protected]
Kara Vassily ’97: [email protected]
Dr. Marianne (Misiewicz ’96) Viers:
[email protected]
Amy Wardeska ’90:
[email protected]
Tammy Wenhanie ’92:
[email protected]
Brian Wervey ’97:
[email protected]
Dan Wilson ’94:
[email protected]
Leslie (Biggs ’96) Wilton:
[email protected]
Kristin (Derk ’98) Wozniak:
[email protected]
Alvin Yeoh ’95:
[email protected]
Jennifer Zoky ’99:
[email protected]
2000s
Angelica Ackerman ’07:
[email protected]
Kate Alexander ’05:
[email protected]
Lauren Alexander ’08:
[email protected]
Lakeisha Alston ’03:
[email protected]
Chad Baddeley ’00:
[email protected]
Jessica Baughman ’04:
[email protected]
Rebecca (Hovane ’03) Baxter:
[email protected]
Tiffany Beaumount ’01:
[email protected]
Melissa Behr ’05:
[email protected]
Addie (Clutter ’00) Bender:
[email protected]
Dana Benedict ’05:
[email protected]
Julie Bitzel ’07:
[email protected]
Emilia Boehm ’03:
[email protected]
Jennifer Bolton ’02:
[email protected]
Tami (Cindea ’01) Bongiorni:
[email protected]
Alexis (Mohney ’04) Brink:
[email protected]
Rebecca Brown ’02:
[email protected]
Aaron Bubonics ’05:
[email protected]
Jessica (Hendricks ’00) Burgess:
[email protected]
Jay Peter Burkart ’01:
[email protected]
Kara (Saleman) Burnett ’00:
[email protected]
Tina Carlisle ’03:
[email protected]
Mattew Cole ’05:
cole1@rose_hulman.edu
Emily Colontrelle ’01:
[email protected]
Laura (Bixler ‘01) Conrad:
[email protected]
Sarah Cullison ’05:
[email protected]
Mary (Tyna ’06) Davis:
[email protected]
Michael Demster ’03:
[email protected]
Katie DeVoe ’01:
[email protected]
Kerri DiNarda ’07:
[email protected]
Amy (Rossler ’05) Domino:
[email protected]
Beth (Evans ’05) Donnelly:
[email protected]
Laura Duff ’07:
[email protected]
Rebecca (Zink ’06) Eby:
[email protected]
Julie Eagle ’06: [email protected]
James Ensminger ’06:
jensminger@firstenergycorp.com
Rebecca Gable ’00:
[email protected]
Scott Faniola ’02:
[email protected]
Dana Faught ’07: [email protected]
Jon Forgy ’06: [email protected]
Todd Frank ’00:
[email protected]
Melissa Freeman ’01:
[email protected]
Sarah (Grimm ’06) Frank:
[email protected]
Kelly (Herb ’04) Gaydosh:
[email protected]
Sandra (Mickholtzick ’00) Glagola:
[email protected]
Jai Govindani ’06: [email protected]
Tammy (Farrant ’02) Guinther:
[email protected]
Jason Harbin ’07: [email protected]
Christina (Stacey ’02) Haught:
[email protected]
Kristopher Haught ’02:
[email protected]
Sarah Headley ’03:
[email protected]
Anne Huntsman ’03:
[email protected]
Julie (Gull ’01) Iemma:
jimmea@ centurytel.net
Christopher John ’01:
[email protected]
Beth Jones ’02: [email protected]
Amy (Polomsky ’05) Jordan:
[email protected]
Katie Keller ’01:
[email protected]
Aaron Kennedy ’04:
[email protected]
Carolyn Kent ’03:
[email protected]
Rachael King ’03: [email protected]
Jason Lee ’02:
[email protected]
Melissa (Lott ’03) Kistler:
[email protected]
Jennifer LaManna ’05:
[email protected]
Amanda Leckonby ’02:
[email protected]
Martha (Powers ’00) Leskauskas:
[email protected]
Jim Long ’01:
[email protected]
Stephanie (Donelson ’02) Long:
[email protected]
Stacia (Coleman ’00) Losh:
[email protected]
Elizabeth Markwick ’01:
[email protected]
Jennifer (Mosier’ 02) Marthey:
[email protected]
Melissa (Mahan ’02) Massari:
[email protected]
Josh Mazanetz ’01:
[email protected]
Jamie McMillen ’02:
[email protected]
Kim Mineard ’01:
[email protected]
J.P. Moran ’00: [email protected]
Jennifer (Alder ’00) Morgan:
[email protected]
Crystal (Cooper ’02) Morris:
[email protected]
Jessica Murphy ’07:
[email protected]
Nicole Murray ’04:
[email protected]
Matt Myers ’05:
[email protected]
Tiffany Neal ’03: [email protected]
Amanda (Maley ’03) Neus:
[email protected]
Joshua Noah ’01:
[email protected]
Molly (Mehling ’00) Nim:
[email protected]
Mattew Onset ’08:
[email protected]
Joshua Osborne ’01:
[email protected]
Jill (Scaub ’01) Page:
[email protected]
Matthew Painting ’03:
[email protected]
Lauren (Djakovich ’04) Paulauskas:
[email protected]
Kristin (Zenobi ’06) Pauli:
[email protected]
Katy (Burnett ’00) Perse:
[email protected]
Jenna Pizzoferrato ’07:
[email protected]
Steven Pustay ’00:
[email protected]
Sam Ranallo ’06:
[email protected]
Janelle (Spelich ’05) Ream:
[email protected]
Kim (Haun ’00) Reemsnyder:
[email protected]
Jason Richards ’02:
[email protected]
Justin Rodhe ’07: [email protected]
Brooke (Fisher ’02) Rowe:
[email protected]
Magen Runyan ’07:
[email protected]
Katie Rutledge ’04:
[email protected]
Rich Sacui ’01:
[email protected]
Sarah (Russ ’03) Sarka:
[email protected]
Jennifer (Hoffman ’04) Schuster:
[email protected]
Matthew Seidel ’07:
[email protected]
Sal Schiavone ’03:
[email protected]
Kara (Presto ’00) Shadeed:
[email protected]
Elizabeth (Markwick ’01) Siena:
[email protected]
Ashley Simcox ’05:
[email protected]
Matthew Sirocky ’03:
[email protected]
Dana (Flanders ’02) Smith:
[email protected]
Elissa (Good ‘01) Smith:
[email protected]
Troy Smith ’03: [email protected]
Christine Stache ’06:
[email protected]
Kelly (Bauman ’00) Stewart:
[email protected]
Kristina Stroia ’00:
[email protected]
Mike Stull ’02: [email protected]
Keno Sultan ’06:
[email protected]
Jaclyn Taylor ’06:
jaclyntaylor@westfieldgrp.com
Robert Tolley ’07:
[email protected]
Lou Trenka ’02: [email protected]
Jennifer (Reed ’07) Tress:
[email protected]
Laura (Brown ’05) Ulmer:
[email protected]
Justin Walley ’01:
[email protected]
Anne (Walters ’03) Way:
[email protected]
Ashley Wilcoxon ’03:
[email protected]
Mary (Ringler ’02) Wilmert:
[email protected]
Brian Wilson ’03:
[email protected]
Lauren Wilson ’05:
[email protected]
Amy Winters ’02:
[email protected]
Allison Zupan’ 01:
[email protected]
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ALUMNI babies
Congratulations
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 Mount Union Magazine) or submitting it online at
www.muc.edu/forms/alumni_update_form. 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.
Elise Marie
Bender
Daughter of Addie (Clutter ’00)
and Matthew Bender
Office of Alumni and College Activities
1972 Clark Ave. , Alliance, OH 44601
(800) 992-6682, ext. 2030
[email protected]
www.muc.edu
Ava Marie
Bongiorni
Daughter of Tami (Cindea ’01)
and Christopher Bongiorni
Victoria, Iain and
Darius Buller
Dominick William
Colontrelle
Austin Cestone
Flinn
Isabella
Fusco
Jillian and Lauren
Gallo
Children of Keri (Lesiacsek ’97)
and Patrick Helgerman
Son of Emily (Gadd ’01)
and John Colontrelle
Son of Brian ’97
and Sheri Flinn
Daugther of Dayna (Quartini ’01)
and Michael Fusco
Daugthers of Lisa (Keeney ’97)
and Joe ’99 Gallo
Riley Elizabeth
Golden
Allie Lorraine
Long
McKenna Lang
Mann
Brayden Jeffrey
Marotta
Claire
Marthey
Daugther of Brittany (Matejka ’99)
and Judd Golden
Daughter of Jim ’01 and
Stephanie (Donelson ’02) Long
Daughter of Beth SackstederMann ’99 and the late
Dean Alan Mann
Son of Angie (Oberly ’03) and Jeff
Marotta
Daugther of Jennifer (Mosier ’02)
and Ryan Marthey
Alexander
Morris
Garrett Joseph
Rowe
Tyler Michael
Shadeed
Maya Xochigrace
Shively
Ethan Douglas Einar
Torgerson
Son of Crystal (Cooper ’02)
and Daniel Morris
Son of Brooke (Fisher ’02)
and Joseph Rowe
Son of Kara (Presto ’00)
and Mike Shadeed
Daugther of Stephanie (Martin ’91)
and Christian Shively
Son of Marc ’03 and Rachel
(Hampu ’02) Torgerson
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reside at 6529 Songbird Cir. NE,
Canton, OH 44721.
Jena (Valvoda) and Br yan
Rowell reside at 9009 University
Pkwy., Apt. 225, Pensacola, FL
32514.
Kara (Presto) and Mike Shadeed
announce the birth of a son,
Tyler Michael, on September
2, 2007. They reside at 3349
Creekside Tr., Cuyahoga Falls,
OH 44223.
Kelly (Bauman) and Freddie
Stewar t Jr. announce the
birth of a son, Jayden Baine
on November 13, 2007. Kelly
is a second grade teacher at
Newport News Public Schools.
They reside at 22 Astor Dr.,
Newpor t News, Virginia
23608.
Kristina Stroia is a home
solutions consultant and resides
at 2200 High St., Apt 459,
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
Jerry Tennant is an assistant
director of admissions at Brown
Mackie College. He resides at
1211 Tallmadge Rd., Kent, OH
44240.
Amy (Baswell) and Jason
Wittensolder announce the birth
of a daughter, Addison Kayt on
December 17, 2007 who joins
sibling Andrew, 4. Amy is a Title
One tutor at Marlington Local
School District. They reside at
432 Smyth Ave., Alliance, OH
44601
2001
Tiffany Beaumount resides at
2261 Blake St., #1A, Denver,
CO 80205.
Sgt. Daniel Bibb resides at 771
Michelle Ct., Grovetown, GA
30813. He is a sergeant in the
U.S. Army.
Laura Bixler and Chris Conrad
were married on October
21, 2006. The wedding party
included graduates Jennifer
Bixler ’05, Abby Gonter ’01 and
Megan (Dooling ’01) Bender.
Laura is a senior financial
analyst at The J.M. Smucker Co.
and Chris is a systems analyst
at Samaritan Regional Health
Systems. They reside at 2163
Star Dr., Wooster, OH 44691.
Tami (Cindea) and Christopher
Bongiorni are the parents of
Ava Marie, 1. They reside at 926
Admore Dr., Kent, OH 44240. Tami
is an advertising manager at Kent
State University and Christopher
is a pilot for Parker Hannifin.
Rev. Jay Peter and Rev. Leslie
Burkardt reside at 102 Cheyenne
Dr. Apt. V, Greensboro, NC
27410. He is a chaplain at
Canterbury School.
Melissa Freeman is an early
childhood special needs
teacher at Madison Local
School District. She resides at
1447 East 330th St., Eastlake,
OH 44095.
Tammy (Farrant ‘02) and Brian
Guinther reside at 135 Hayfield
Dr., Delaware, OH 43015. She
is a corporate account sales
manager for Avis Budget Group
and he is a teacher for Delaware
County Schools.
Jeff Homuth resides at 9291
Cherr y Tree Dr., Apt. 312,
Strongsville, OH 44136.
Julie (Gall) and Christopher
Iemma reside at 4524 Fields
Way, Lorain, OH 44053. She
earned a master of education
degree in exercise science from
Cleveland State University and
is a certified athletic trainer at
the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
Christopher is a meter reader
for First Energy Co.
Chr is topher and Amanda
(Channels ’02) Leckonby reside
at 6500 Mac Dr., Nashport, OH
43830. Amanda is a system
developer for Abercrombie
and Fitch.
Jim and Stephanie (Donelson
’02) Long announce the birth
of a daughter, Allie Lorraine, on
November 6, 2007.
Josh Mazanetz is a sales
education representative at
Medtronic Spinal and Biologics.
He resides at 700 Agnew Rd. Apt.
348, Santa Clara, CA 95054.
Joshua Noah resides at 630
11th Dr. NW, New Philadelphia,
OH 44663.
Joshua and Colleen Osborne
were married on September 22,
2007 and reside in Dublin, OH.
He is a project manager at Cisco
Systems and she is a nurse.
Jamie McMillen is a legislative
director for the Senior Citizens
League.
Jacalyn (Young) and Richard
Oyster reside at 2520 S. Canal
St., Newton Falls, OH 44444.
Crystal (Cooper) and Daniel
Morris announce the birth of
a son, Alexander on January
17, 2008. They reside at 552
S. Sawburg Ave., Alliance, OH
44601. She is a manager at
Arby’s and he is a warehouse
picker for U.S. Foods.
Jill (Schaub) and Tracey Page
announce the birth of a son,
Carson on April 2, 2008. He
joins sibling Kierstin, 3.
Elizabeth (Markwick) and
Dennis Siena reside at 1039
Garfield Ave., Libertyville, IL
60048.
Elissa (Good) and Shaun Smith
announce the birth of a son,
Colton Douglas, on January
12, 2008.
Allison Zupan is the membership
administrator at the Founders
Golf Club. She resides at 1019
Marlin Lakes Cir. Apt. 925,
Sarasota, FL 34232.
2002
Jennifer (Cybulski) and Scott
Bolton reside at 1971 County
Highway 16, Burlington Flats,
NY 13315. She is a special
education teacher and he a fifth
grade teacher.
Rebecca Brown and Matthew
Algeri reside at 2250 Par Ln.,
Apt. 406, Willoughby, OH
44094.
Amy (Bowser) and Scott Faniola
reside at 9001 Crowne Springs
Cir., #300, Louisville, KY 40241.
He earned a master of business
administration degree with
a concentration in project
management from Ashland
University. He is a supply chain
black belt for Aleris Rolled
Products.
Kr is topher and Chr is tina
(Stacey) Haught announce the
birth of a son, Brady, on May 24,
2007. He joins sibling Tristan, 7.
Christina is a teacher at Indian
Creek School District. They
reside at 1555 County Rd. 55,
Hammondsville, OH 43930.
Melissa Mahan and Steven
Massari were married
December 1, 2007. She is an
asphalt environmental advisor
for CITGO Asphalt Refining
Co.
Jennifer (Mosier) and Ryan
Marthey announce the birth
of a daughter Claire Viane,
onNovember 5, 2007. They
reside at 449 E. Main St.,
Smithville, OH 44677.
Jason Richards resides at
1122 Harbor Hill St., Winter
Garden, FL 34787. He is the
plant manager for Advanced
Drainage Systems.
Brooke (Fisher) and Joseph
Rowe Jr. announce the birth
of a son, Garrett Joseph, on
November 9, 2007.
Dana (Flanders) and David
Smith are the parents of Lillian,
1. Dana is a social worker. They
reside in Sharon, PA.
Mike Stull resides at 5301
Cross River Falls Blvd., Dublin,
OH 43016.
Lou Trenka resides in San Diego,
CA where he is a programming
analyst for Sharp Healthcare.
Mar y (Ringler) and Steve
Wilmert announce the birth
of a son, Samuel Nash, on
December 27, 2007 who joins
sibling Gabriel, 2. They reside
at 17659 Hudson Dr., Victorville,
CA 92395 where Mary is a
homemaker and Steve is a
worship leader at High Desert
Church.
Amy Winters resides at 22675
Old Rolling Rd., California,
MD 20619. She is a teacher at
Margaret Brent School.
2003
Lakeisha Alston resides at
30 Rich St., Apt. 10, Malden,
MA 02148. She is a survey
statistician supervisor for the
Department of Commerce.
Lambert Rd., Mount Pleasant,
NC 28124. He is a teacher for
Union County Public Schools
and she is a teacher at Bright
Horizons Learning Garden.
Anne Huntsman resides at
2360 Concorde St., Aliquippa,
PA 15001.
Carolyn Kent resides at 785
Ficus Dr., Worthington, OH
43085. She is a creative
strategy specialist for Cleverly
and Associates.
Rachael King can be reached
at P.O. Box 1573, Umatilla, FL
32784.
Melissa (Lott) and Michael
Kistler reside at 10018 Ardenne
Way Owings Mills, MD 21117.
She is an assistant program
manager for Johns Hopkins
Center for Talented Youth.
Angela (Oberly) and Jeffrey
Marotta announce the birth
of a son, Brayden Jeffrey, on
Febuary 26, 2008. They reside
at 310 S. Water St., Loudonville,
OH 44842. She is a second
grade elementar y school
teacher at Triway School District
and he is a security forces police
officer for the U.S. Air Force.
Tiffany Neal resides at 1135
Bert Rd. Apt. A-1, Jacksonville,
FL 32211. She is a high school
reading teacher for Duval Count
Schools.
Amanda (Maley) and Dan Neus
reside at 328 Woodview Ct.,
Annapolis, MD 21409. She
is an executive assistant for
the Prospect Bay Countr y
Club and he is a golf course
superintendent for Prospect
Bay Country Club.
D r. M a t t h ew and Andrea
Painting were married June 2,
2007. They reside at 9664 NW
7th Cir., Apt. 1222, Plantation,
FL 33324. He is a podiatric
surgery resident for Westside
Regional Medical Center and
Rebecca (Hovanc) and Todd
Baxter reside at 1899 Brittainy
Oakstrine, Warren, OH 44484.
Rebecca is a sixth grade science
teacher at Champion Local
Schools.
E m i l i a B o e h m resides in
Pittsburgh, PA where she is
a collections and exhibitions
associate for Frick Art and
Historic Center.
Michael and Stephanie (Lokar
‘05) Demster reside at 29033
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she is a teacher at Plantation
Elementary School.
Sarah Russ and Matt Sarka
were married on September
29, 2006. They reside at 281
Huntsford Dr., Macedonia, OH
44056.
Sal Schiavone resides in
Cuyahoga Falls, OH where
he is a surety underwriter for
Westfield Insurance.
Matthew and Emily Sirocky
reside at 130 Mill Grove Dr.,
Audubon, PA 19403. He is a
systems engineer for Lockhead
Martin Corp.
22, 2007. The wedding party
included Beth (Herb ’00)
Holdfold, Nathan Velican ’03,
Sarah Nussdorfer ’04, Tiftn
Dore ’04, Michael Holdfold ’00,
Brian Holdfold ’01 and Michael
Polon ’02. Joshua Mazanetz
’01 was a reader. The couple
resides at 9400 Lawnfield Dr.,
Twinsburg, OH 44087. Kelly is
an account executive for Lesic
and Camper Communications
and Garett is an account
manager for Emdeon Business
Services.
Troy Smith resides in Ashville,
OH where he is an intervention
specialist for Teays Valley
School District.
Jennifer Hoffman and Scott
Schuster were married August
10, 2007 and they reside at 1255
Anderson Rd., Cuyahoga Falls,
OH 44221. She is an events
and communications specialist
for Buckingham, Doolittle and
Burroughs, LLP.
Aaron and Courtney (Nameth)
Kennedy reside at 2891 SW
71st Terr., #1212, Davie, FL
33314.
Brian and Krista Wilson
announce the birth of a son
Austin Henry, on February 29,
2008. They reside at 30 Prescott
Pl., Franklin, TN 37069. Brian
is an accountant for Rayburn,
Bates and Fitzgerald and Krista
is a homemaker.
2004
Jessica Baughman resides at
3069 Green Arbor Ln., Dublin,
OH 43017.
Alexis (Mohney) and Adam
Brink reside at 111 Cartway Ln.,
Statesville, NC 28625. She is an
environmental tech II.
Kelly Herb and Garett Gaydosh
’02 were married September
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D a n a B e n e d i c t earned a
doctoral of physical therapy
degree from Walsh University.
Aaron Bubonics resides at
35082 S. Turtle St., Apt D,
Willoughby, OH 44094.
Matthew and Kristen Cole
reside at 2201 Crawford St.,
Terre Haute, IN 47803. He is
the head cross country and
assistant track and field coach
at Rose-Hulman Institute of
Technology and she is an
athletic trainer at Rose-Hulman
Institute of Technology.
Ashley Simcox resides at 1001
S. Oakwoodl, Apt. 520, Enid, OK
73703. She is the head librarian
for the Public Library of Enid
and Garfield Co.
Janelle Spelich and David
Ream were married on June
30, 2007. They reside at 3466 S.
Union Ave., Alliance, OH 44601.
Janelle is an eligibility/referral
specialist for Trumbull County
Job and Family Services.
Kevin and Beth (Evans)
Donnelly reside at 7012 Fox
Dr., The Colony, TX 75056. He
is a linehaul manger for Fedex
Ground and she is a fifth grade
teacher at Plano Independent
School District.
Anne Walters and Paul Way
were married Februar y 16,
2008. They reside 112-A Coers
Dr., San Marcos, TX 78666.
Anne is a graduate student at the
American Military University.
Ashley Wilcoxon resides at 1020
75th St., Ocean E. Marathon, FL
33050 where she is a sales and
marketing manager for Singh
Resorts.
Melissa Behr resides at 9711
Rose Commons Dr. Apt 206,
Huntersville, NC 28078.
Lauren (Djakovich) and Rob
Paulauskas reside at 1778
Nor thampton Rd. Apt. F1,
Akron, OH 44313.
Jennifer LaManna is a teacher
at Mossy Creek Elementary.
She earned a master of arts
degree in teaching.
Matt Myers resides at 32006 N.
Marginal Dr. #342, Willowick,
OH 44095.
Amy Polomsky and Jody Jordan
’02 were married on July 14,
2007. They reside at 9897
Hawley Dr., N. Royalton, OH
44133. She is a high school
teacher for Normandy High
School and he is a national
account manager for U.S. Fence
Inc.
Nicole Murray resides at 1044
Yale Ave. NE, Massillon, OH
44646. She is the assistant
manager for American General
Financial Services.
2005
Ashlee Addair resides at 111
S. 33rd St., Apt 103,Nashville,
TN 37212.
Kate Alexander resides in
Evanston, IL where she is
currently pursuing a master of
science degree in education at
Northwestern University.
Sam Ranallo resides at 9711
Rose Commons Dr. Apt. 206,
Huntersville, NC 28078.
Laura (Brown) and Blake Ulmer
reside at 2000 Great Falls Dr.,
Monroe, NC 28110. She is
a director of leadership and
organizational development for
Wingate University.
2006
Sarah Cullison and Jeff Craig
were married June 16, 2007.
They reside at 2656 W. 38th St.
Apt 1A, Erie, PA 16506.
Mary (Tyna) and John Davis
reside at 1297 Ramona Ave.,
Lakewood, OH 44107.
Rebecca (Zink) and Joseph
Eby reside of 571 Chestnut St.
Apt 1B, Meadville, PA 16335.
She is a store manager for
Achilles Running Shop and he
is an assistant cross country
and track and field coach for
Allegheny College.
James Ensminger resides at
1400 Hidden Lake Blvd., Akron,
OH 44312.
Katie Rutledge resides at
175 M e r r i m a c Tr. A p t . 8 ,
Williamsburg, VA 23185. She is
a human resources assistant for
Cannon Inc.
Jon Forgy resides at 6223
Hampton Green Pl., Dublin,
OH 43016.
Amy Rossler and Gregor y
Domino were married on July
7, 2007 and reside at 1948
Cloverbrook Dr. Mineral Ridge,
OH 44440. She is a fourth grade
teacher at Lordstown Local
Schools and he is a middle
school teacher Mahoning
County ESC.
Canton, OH 44708. Sarah is a
registration specialist for Stark
State College of Technology
and Todd is a certified public
accountant for Smith and Barta
and Co.
Sarah Grimm and Todd Frank
’00 were married on June 9,
2007. The bridal party included
E r i n M ye r s ’ 0 5 , A m a n d a
(Dustman ’05) Chaddock, Cara
Russo, Nick Lewis ’00, Nick
Workinger ’00, Nate Heddleston
’01, Patrick Kolozvary ’00 and
Beau Balderson ’00. The couple
resides at 3036 15 th St. NW,
Chr is tine St ache resides
at 3408 Mayapple Ln. #32,
Jackson, MI 49201. She is a
certified athletic trainer for
Ortho Rehab Specialists and
Grass Lake High School.
Keno Sultan resides at 1015 7th
St. NE, Canton, OH 44704. He is
a reporter for The Suburbanite
newspaper.
Jaclyn Taylor resides at 5339
Oakcliff St. S.W., Canton, OH
44706. She is a government
relations employee program
coordinator for Westfield
Group.
Kristin Zenobi and Mark Pauli
were married on June 30,
2007.
2007
Angelica Ackerman resides at
554 Cobblestone Ave., Alliance,
OH 44601.
Kerri DiNarda resides at 1817
N. Quinn St. Apt 307, Arlington,
VA 22209.
Laura Duff resides at 2430
Brayton Ave., Apt. E-7, Alliance
OH, 44601. She is an elementary
music teacher for Louisville City
Schools.
Dana Faught resides at 1401 N.
Taft St., Apt. 509, Arlington, VA
22201. She is a recruitment and
admissions assistant for The
Fund for American Studies.
Jessica Murphy resides at
75 Elberta Dr., Newnan, GA
30265.
ALUMNI gatherings
Jenna Pizzoferrato resides at
145 Brockton Rd., Steubenville,
OH 43953.
Magen Runyan resides at 2143
Craigside Dr., Columbus, OH
43235.
Jennifer (Reed) Tress resides
at 155 Windermere Ave. 1402,
Ellington, CT 06029.
Deaths
1921
Mar tha E. (Day) Baker of
Alliance, OH died May 8, 2008.
1931
Howard L. Pim of Chagrin Falls,
OH died December 27, 2007.
1934
Dr. Seward E. Beacom of Belfast,
ME died March 26, 2008. A
past Mount Union trustee, he
joined the Board in 1968. A
recipient of the Alumni Service
Award, he was a brother of
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity
and a member of the Unonian
staff and band. He served as
a chemistr y professor and
became the technical director
of General Motors Research
Laboratories.
Clair W. Leasure of Minerva,
OH died February 28, 2008.
1935
Virginia C. (Crytzer) Kallenborn
of Por t Allegany, PA died
December 19, 2007.
1936
Elizabeth (Harry) Rennels of
Alliance died December 16,
2007.
Margaret E. (Senn) Swope of
Holland, OH died January 29,
2008.
1937
graduating from Mount Union,
he earned a master’s degree
from Syracuse University and
a doctoral degree from the
University of Illinois. During
World War II he was involved in
classified research. A chemistry
professor and chair at Case
Institute of Technology from
1945 to 1962, he was appointed
vice president and director of
research for Consolidated Gas
Corporation in 1962.
1946
Herman Y. Carr of Bridgewater,
NJ died April 9, 2008.
Margaret A. (Kotte) Stone of
Alliance, OH died January 23,
2008.
Jean (Reeves) Weigand of
Akron, OH died January 14,
2008.
Bruce B. Weigel of Sebring, OH
died May 6, 2008.
1947
Louis E. Marini died May 21,
2008.
Frank D. Olmstead of Canton,
OH died January 20, 2008.
1948
Mildred L. Glauser of Alliance,
OH died January 15, 2008.
An employee of Mount Union
College for over 37 years, she
retired in 1988.
George F. Kenny of North
Canton, OH died March 31,
2008.
George W. Kotte died December
20, 2007.
1949
W i l l i a m P. H a y d u k o f
Wadsworth, OH died January
27, 2008.
Howard L. Hood of Woodsfield,
OH died March 9, 2008.
1950
Donald E. Howe of Wilmington,
DE died March 26, 2008.
Richard H. Cain of Canton, OH
died February 6, 2008.
Thomas W. Young of North Port,
FL died May 2, 2008.
Leonard W. Putland of Los
Altos, CA died March 12, 2008.
1938
1951
Frances (Bergert) Clark of
Springfield, IL died February
20, 2008.
Norma M. (Mumaw) Emerson
of Brighton, MI died February
28, 2008.
Robert C. Weast of Asheville,
NC died March 15, 2008. After
Georgia W. (Wilcoxon) Lane of
Galesburg, IL died April 9, 2008.
Mary J. (Hoiles) Lee of Alliance,
OH died February 16, 2008.
Anthony Taylor of Columbus,
OH died February 21, 2008.
1952
Dr. W. Duane McCar ty of
Albuquerque, NM died April
13, 2008. After graduating from
Mount Union, he earned a doctor
of medicine degree from The
Ohio State University. He was
an obstetrician/gynecologist
with the Lovelace Medical
Clinic. He served in the U. S.
Navy during the Korean Conflict
and in the U. S. Air Force during
the Cuban Missile Crisis and
Vietnam Era. He is survived by
his wife, Frances.
Celebrating a significant birthday year in Las Vegas recently
were Mount Union Class of 1979 graduates (l-r) Cindy (Brooks)
Maxwell, Judy (Helman) Chester, Robin (Mauro) Harrision, Patti
(Frasher) Nelson and Jayne (Souder) Simmons.
1955
Richard M. Bodo of Alliance,
OH died March 31, 2008.
Jack F. Williams of Granville,
OH died October 21, 2007.
1957
Harry G. Hite of Ormond Beach,
FL died February 25, 2008.
1958
C. Robert Kelley of Hubbard,
OH died February 13, 2008. He
was the owner of the Kelley and
Son Funeral Home in Hubbard.
He is survived by his wife, Sue.
1959
Mabel M. Walker of Paris, OH
died April 3, 2008.
Harold B. Paxson of Salem, OH
died April 18, 2008.
1960
William W. Wilson of Louisville,
OH died February 2, 2008.
1964
Richard Curren II of The Villages,
FL died January 9, 2007.
Rebecca (Drake) Sullivan
of Nor thampton, MA died
February 5, 2008.
1967
Pamela A. (McCloskey) Hogg
of Raleigh, NC died December
23, 2007.
David W. Woolf of Clairton,
PA died April 27, 2008. After
graduating from Mount Union, he
earned a master of arts degree
in art from California State
Brothers of Sigma Nu joined for a reunion and golfing in
Alliance. Seated (l-r) are Dave Sexton ’86, Pat Heddleston ’86
and Kirk Parker ’86. Standing (l-r) are Steve Dulaney ’88, Brian
Kucia ’86, Kevin Scarbrough ’88, Jeff Woods ’86 and Dan
Behrendt ’86.
University-Fullerton and became
a professor. An Army veteran, he
served as an illustrator during
the Vietnam War.
1968
Margaret A. (Grow) Fullman of
Plainsboro, NJ died December
16, 2007.
1971
Lloyd B. Kelley of Newark, OH
died December 14, 2007.
1996
Eric L. Stamp of Copley, OH
died January 13, 2007.
Friends
Nettie F. Buchs of Alliance, OH
died May 2, 2008.
Patricia A. Cunningham of Akron,
OH died October 4, 2007.
Robert M. Faloon of Mount Dora,
FL died December 16, 2007.
Edna Lamont of Alliance, OH
died January 18, 2008. Her
husband, Richard H. H. Lamont
III, was a 1944 graduate.
Margery Pennybaker of East
Liverpool, OH died January
15, 2008.
Hal B. Sweitzer of Sebring, OH
died April 25, 2008.
Erma Jean (Frodsham) Phelps,
wife of Professor Emeritus
Lewis Phelps, died April 16,
2008. She graduated from
Brigham Young University
with a degree in elementary
school education and taught
second grade for 26 years.
She and her husband spent a
year as unpaid volunteers at
the Brigham Young University
C e n te r fo r N e a r- E a s te r n
Studies in Jerusalem, Israel.
She is survived by her husband;
daughters Michelle Elkins of
Springfield, MO, Elna Gentry
of Bountiful, UT and Allyson
Adams of Farmington, UT; son
Bradley Phelps of Decatur, GA;
11 grandchildren; and siblings
Carol Otteson, Gary Frodsham,
and John Frodsham.
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CAMPUS calendar
August 2-3, 2008
Homecoming and
Alumni Weekend 2008
is set for October 1718. Highlights of the
weekend will include
the Street Fair and
fireworks on Friday as
well as Camp MUCaw,
the Run-A-MUC 5K
Race, class reunions
and the football game
on Saturday.
Ohio Weekend Wine Trip
This weekend get-a-way includes entrance into the
Vintage Wine Festival and local winery visits.
August 22, 2008
New Student Move-in Day
Members of Alumni Council and Mount Union Women will
help new students move in to their residence hall rooms.
September 6, 2008
Rock the Lot
Pre-game programming prior to the Mount Union vs. St.
John Fisher football game will include music, food and fun.
Sports Teams Reunion
The athletes from the classes of 1946 and 1947 will have
the opportunity to join for this M Club event.
Coffee and Coaches
Coaches from various sports will highlight their upcoming
seasons. All are welcome.
September 12, 2008
Cooking 101 – “Locally Grown I”
September 20, 2008
M Club Hall of Fame Day
7 p.m. football game vs. Ohio Northern University
October 17-18, 2008
Homecoming and Alumni Weekend 2008
A street fair, parade, pep rally and fireworks will be held
on Friday. The Alumni Luncheon, reunions, All-Alumni
Party, sorority and fraternity open houses , Camp MUCaw
and football game vs. Heidelberg will be the highlights of
Saturday. Reunions will be held for the classes of 1938,
1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983,
1988, 1993, 1998, 2003 and 2008.
October 24, 2008
Cooking 101 – “Locally Grown I”
October 30, 2008
Joseph M. Carr Lecture
Dr. Tony Campolo, evangelist , Mount Union Theatre, 7 p.m.
November 14, 2008
Cooking 101 –”Holiday Entertaining”
January 8, 2009
Cooking 101 – “Asian”
February 6, 2009
Cooking 101 – “Cooking for Valentine’s Day”
February 16-18, 2009
Education on the Run
The 11th Annual Education on the Run event will be held at
the Inn at Honey Run.
March 12, 2009
Cooking 101 – “Iron Chef”
March 21, 2009
M Club Reverse Raffle Fundraiser
April 16, 2009
Thelma Tournay Slater Lecture in Classics
Dr. Seth Rockman and Dr. Kurt Raaflaub, Freedom and
Slavery, Ancient and Modern
May 8, 2009 (tentative)
Golden Anniversary Reunion
Members of the Class of 1959 will have the opportunity to
join on campus and participate in Commencement.
June 26-29, 2009
New York City Broadway Trip
The event features two Broadway shows and an
interactive classroom experience with the cast and crew
of a Broadway show
September 26-October 4, 2009
The Best of the Italian Riviera and Tuscany
This trip, priced separately to allow for the use of airline
miles and travel from different destinations, will provide
the opportunity for exploration through a number of
excursions. Arrangements provided by GoNext.
Dates will be scheduled soon for Florida luncheons and
the indoor waterpark event.
For a full calendar of events including times and locations,
visit www.muc.edu/campus_events/campus_events.
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.
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We’ll respond to your student with a general information
mailing and place him or her on the mailing list to receive
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Be sure to have the complete name, address and year
of graduation before you go to the website. You’ll need
it to complete the form. 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, together, we build the loyal Mount
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little known facts about Mount Union’s history
Mount Union College has an active recycling program on campus today, but few
realize that recycling has been a priority on campus since 1989.
According to Dr. Donald Hobson, professor emeritus of religious studies who served
as advisor to the recycling program, the Recycling Center was established on campus
using profits raised by the Campus Concerned organization.
“We had a speaker on campus who told us about the toxic waste dumps in Ohio and
how land-fill space was disappearing,” said Stephanie (Cashon ’90) Mullaly in an interview in 1990. Mullaly was one of the founding members of the group that evolved
into Students for Environmental Awareness (SEA). “Some of us asked how we could
help and the speaker answered ‘recycling,’” she added.
Students, under the leadership of Dr. Donald Hobson,
professor emeritus of reglious studies, first established
a recycling campaign on campus in 1990.
The Rubbermaid Company gave the Recycling Center a grant toward the purchase
of 150 collection containers. The containers for aluminum cans and glass bottles
were placed in residence halls and in the Hoover-Price Campus Center. The College
established facilities and extensive storage space for the Recycling Center on the
eastern edge of campus, in the Mount Union Theatre parking lot.
“It is not enough to recycle our waste,” said the forward-thinking Hobson in 1990. “We
must use our consumer power in environmentally responsible ways.”