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Issue IV, 2009
Flourishing Vision,
Unwavering Tradition
Mount Union Forges a Path Toward the Future
While Remaining True to Its Mission and Vision
PRESIDENTIAL notes
versations with alumni, it is abundantly clear that many
deeply cherish their Mount Union memories and the
relationships they built during their time at “Dear Old
MUC.” Although the idea of change often presents
emotional challenges, those alumni we encountered
during our tour understood our need to remain flexible and adapt to changing times. Mount Union must
remain relevant, proactive, successful and forward
thinking, all while remaining true to its long-standing
tradition and history.
President and Mrs.
Giese had the
opportunity to visit
with alumni and
friends during this
year’s Heritage Society
gathering. They also
joined with alumni from
across the state of Ohio
during the 4-C’s Alumni
Tour, which made stops
in Cleveland, Columbus,
Cincinnati and Canton.
A
s we prepare to make the official transition from
a “college” to “university” designation, a result
of a unanimous decision on the part of our Board of
Trustees, there is an air of excitement and new possibility on campus. We are at a pivotal point in our
history, and our recent collective successes have
been phenomenal. The future looks bright as well –
filled with promise, possibility and preparation for
continued success.
Mount Union is truly “on the move,” and we feel the
designation of “university” best describes who we
are and more effectively communicates to our constituents all that we have to offer. As we anticipate
the August 1, 2010 transition date, the institution is
embarking on a new strategic planning process to set
a course for the future and develop strategy that will
allow us to not just survive, but thrive, in the current
climate of higher education. Changing demographics,
a turbulent economy and the proliferation of higher
education options will continue to pose challenges.
By applying a proactive approach from a position of
strength, Mount Union will be better poised to offer the
students of the next generation the same high-quality
education and overall experience that served those
who came before them so very well.
Recently, Sandy and I had the opportunity to travel the
great state of Ohio to meet with alumni in Cleveland,
Columbus and Canton as part of the 4-C’s Alumni
Tour. (An additional event was held in Cincinnati that
we were unfortunately unable to attend.) In our con-
As plans for the future develop, the personal characteristics that have ensured success in the past will
not be forgotten. New programs, facilities and other
opportunities are on the horizon, but the enduring
characteristics that have historically made up the
Mount Union experience will continue to be hallmarks
of the education we provide. We will maintain our
focus on providing a sense of community, offering
a personal approach that fosters relationships and
faculty-student interaction, and emphasizing a wellrounded education combined with the practical experience critical to career success.
I encourage you to read “Flourishing Vision, Unwavering Tradition” on page 12 as I believe it truly
illustrates Mount Union’s past, present and future.
At first glance, the Mount Union of today may appear
somewhat different from the place many of you called
home years or even decades ago. It’s larger and more
comprehensive, yet at the same time, it’s very much
the same. Programs have changed, buildings have
been constructed and enrollment has grown, but the
students of today leave our hallowed halls having had
an experience that very much mirrors the ones you all
treasure. Mount Union is all about the personal approach, and that essence will never change.
I encourage you to learn more about the reasons for
the designation change, as well as the current climate
in higher education and the research efforts and findings of the past few months. All of this information is
available on the Mount Union website at www.muc.
edu.
Sincerely,
Dr. Richard F. Giese
President of Mount Union
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Issue IV, 2009
CONTENTS
News Notes ......................... 2
Sports Notes ........................ 7
8
Drive for Distinction............. 8
Mount Union has raised more than $80 million through
Drive for Distinction, exceeding its overall goal in an effort to meet the strategic initiatives of the institution.
ON THE COVER
Flourishing Vision, ............ 12
Unwavering Tradition
12
As Mount Union examines its strategic vision for the
future, it is important to take a look at how the institution has grown and evolved since its humble days in
a Carding Mill, while reflecting on the time-honored
traditions that will never change.
Expanding Horizons .......... 20
In order to attract new students from around the world
and expose all students to other cultures, Mount Union
has established a Center for Global Education and
is implementing diversity initiatives to enhance the
learning experience.
Meaningful Connections .... 24
20
Many alumni have forged lifelong bonds with the institution, including Paul Worstell ’70, Michael Lee ’77
and Rick Marabito ’85 who have gone on to success
but remain connected with Mount Union in a variety
of ways.
Class Notes ....................... 28
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EDITOR AND DESIGNER
Melissa (Smith ’98) Gardner
CONTRIBUTORS
Ellen Avsec ’10
Gina (Dominick ’96) Bannevich
Stephanie Dominick ’10
Melissa (Smith ’98) Gardner
Abby Honaker ’11
Callie Livengood ’09
Lenny Reich
Brooke Thomas ’11
Diane Thomas ’05
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Cockrill’s Studio
EDITORIAL BOARD
Melissa (Smith ’98) Gardner
Anne (Zimmer ’95) Graffice
Greg King ’89
Diane Thomas ’05
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NEWS notes
ON CAMPUS
More than 630 new students
moved on to campus in
August and participated in
Fall Orientation weekend.
This recruitment success,
combined with strategic
retention efforts, have resulted
in record enrollment this fall of
2,148 full-time students.
50th Anniversary Celebration of the Faculty
Lecture
More than 30 current and retired faculty members
made comments about teaching and education
through a medley of video, text and live speakers at the
50th Anniversary Celebration of the Faculty Lecture.
Themes covered in the videos included faculty wisdom
on teaching, faculty visions of “the dream college” and
“the nightmare college” and faculty definitions of an
educated person. To watch the video presentation,
visit www.muc.edu/faculty_lecture_video.
RECORD
ENROLLMENT
T
his fall, Mount Union reached a record full-time
enrollment of 2,148 students.
“Despite a number of external factors that presented
challenges on a daily basis, the 2008-2009 year proved
to be a success,” said Dr. Richard F. Giese, president
of Mount Union. “This recruitment and retention
achievement is a direct result of individuals coming
together to work hand-in-hand toward a common
goal.”
The institution’s overall enrollment of 2,212 students
consists of full-time, part-time and graduate students.
More than 630 students make up this year’s freshman
class and they represent17states including Ohio,
California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky,
Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey,
New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin
and West Virginia. They also represent countries
such as Albania, Bahamas, China, France, Germany,
India, Japan, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, United
Kingdom and Vietnam.
Throughout the Fall Orientation weekend, new students
were led through a variety of activities, informational
meetings and recreational events organized by the
members of the Preview and Orientation staff that
better familiarized them with campus in preparation
for the beginning of the 2009-2010 Academic Year. A
variety of extracurricular student activities were also
planned to kick off the year.
“Enrollment has nearly doubled since the 1990s,” said
Giese. “In the years to come, we will be faced by many
challenges in higher education, but we are poised to
continue our enrollment success. New and innovative
programs such as physician assistant studies and
civil and mechanical engineering will help us in this
endeavor.”
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Among the past lecturers in attendance was Dr. John
Saffell, professor emeritus of history who gave the first
Faculty Lecture in 1959. After 34 years as a professor at Mount Union, Saffell explained that he knows
what President Bracy meant by his phrase “make no
little plans.”
Dr. Gloria Malone, professor emeritus of English who
gave the Faculty Lecture in 1989, briefly spoke on
academic changes. “Everywhere at Mount Union,
there are golden opportunities. It is because of these
opportunities—it is because of our commitment—that
we will do fine going into the university role,” Malone
said.
Directing his comments to the younger faculty, Dr.
Lewis Phelps, professor emeritus of music who gave
the Faculty Lecture in 1986, shared his observations,
hopes and predictions. “Teaching is a coin—one
side says teach, and the other says learn,” Phelps
explained.
Dr. Len Epp, professor of biology who gave the Faculty
Lecture in 1988, laughed as he noted that he is measuring his tenure in terms of buildings, not years. “We really haven’t changed all that much in my 40 years here,”
Epp said. “We are part of a long continuum making us
better educators and a community of learners.”
Hendel, who gave the Faculty Lecture in 2000, added
to the idea of a community of learners. “It’s the interaction of students and faculty, mostly outside of the
classroom, that makes us who we are,” Hendel said.
“We form and nurture connections across the campus
that are indelible.”
Each year a member
of the Mount Union
faculty is selected to
give a special lecture
relating interesting
or important developments in his or her
own field or exploring
matters of general
concern to the faculty.
NOTEWORTHY
Heffern Lecture
Paul Worstell, president of PRO-TEC
Coating Company
and 1970 graduate
of Mount Union,
recently presented
the Gordon Heffern
Business Ethics Lecture.
Worstell discussed
PRO-TEC’s unique
organizational environment in a culture of ownership,
responsibility and
accountability. He also stressed the strategic importance of having a belief system formed by mission,
vision and core values.
Worstell spent 26 years with U.S. Steel’s operations
in the Pittsburgh region and in 1996 he was named
general manager of PRO-TEC Coating Company
located in Leipsic, OH, a joint venture partnership of
U.S. Steel and Kobe Steel, Ltd. of Japan. Worstell was
promoted to president in 1998.
Alumni Weekend Award Winners
During the 2009 Alumni Weekend and Homecoming
celebration, Mount Union honored Thelma E. Slater
’42 with the Dodie Davis Alumni Service Award and
Dan Griffith ’99 with the Young Alumni Award.
The Dodie Davis Alumni Service Award is presented
annually in recognition of outstanding achievement
in a chosen or professional field and for service to the
College or to the community.
The Young Alumni Award honors and recognizes
those who at very early stages in their chosen careers
or callings exemplify what Mount Union hopes all
alumni will strive to achieve upon graduating from
Mount Union.
Dr. Xiaoshu
“Catherine”
Han, assistant profe s s o r o f
economics,
accounting and business
administration, had her
dissertation about healthcare theory, evidence
and policy implications
published in the textbook
Dynamics of Health and
Employment.
Gina Serluco and
Chris Bond r a we re
n a m e d
Homecoming Queen
and King
during
halftime of
the Mount
Union vs. Baldwin-Wallace football game.
Michelle
Gaffney
has been
named assistant dean
of students.
In addition to this new
role, she also serves as
director of housing and
residence life.
Harry Paid a s ’ 74
has been
named assistant to
the president for community affairs
and special projects as well
as chair of the Department
of Communication.
Dr. Fang Du
has been
named director of assessment
and program development.
Melissa
(Smith ’98)
Gardner
has been
named executive director of public affairs
and marketing.
Gina (Dominick ’96) Bannevich has
been named
director of
marketing.
Matthew
Stinson ’94
has been
named dir e c to r o f
major gifts.
Ronald
C r o w l
has been
named associate vice
p re s i d e n t
for business affairs and
chief planning officer.
Grace (Bird
’71) Chalker has been
named dir e c to r o f
admission.
Richard
Jackson ’02
has been
n a m e d
assistant
dean of students. He
also serves as director
of multicultural student
affairs.
Andrew
Boothe
J r . ’ 9 0
has been
named associate
director of human resources.
Becky Doak
has been
n a m e d
exe c u t i ve
director
of career
development. She was
also awarded a Fulbright
Scholar grant to do research at The Fulbright
Kommission in Germany
during the 2009-2010
Academic Year.
D r. B e t h
CanfieldSimbro,
assistant
professor
of human
performance and sport
business and co-director
of the honors program,
received the 2009 Excellence in Service-Learning
Award.
Alex Koehler, a senior health
and physical education major
of Grove City, OH and
member of Phi Kappa
Tau’s Epsilon chapter at
Mount Union, was awarded the Fraternity’s Borradaile Undergraduate
Award at Phi Kappa Tau’s
Leadership Academy in
Oxford, OH.
Amanda
Leigh, a senior middle
childhood
education
major from
Avon, OH, recently received the Distinguished
Chapter Officer Award
from Kappa Delta Pi
(KDP), an international
honor society in education.
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The Alliance Partnership received an $850,000 grant
from The Ohio Department of Education to support
afterschool programs in two locations – Alliance
Neighborhood Center and Alliance Middle School –
over the next five years.
Coverage of these
recent Mount Union
events and many more
can be found at www.
muc.edu/news.
Art of Blessing, a program
that brought together
three initiatives, including ART for AIDS, ART
for DALITS and ART for
Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
(IWDD) was recently held
at Mount Union.
A donor recognition rally
was held on campus during the 2009 Alumni and
Homecoming Weekend.
Alison Malmon, founder
and executive director of
Active Minds, talked to
students about mental
health awareness.
Mount Union faculty,
staff, students and their
families participated in the
American Heart Association Heart Walk at Kent
State University – Stark
Campus.
The Faculty Research
Forum was recently held
at Mount Union.
The International Dinner
brought together nearly
250 people for a night of
food, culture and entertainment.
Benefit Sale and Recycling Project proceeds
benefited two local agencies in Alliance.
The grant came after The Twenty-First Century Partnership in Canton met with the Alliance Partnership
to share and discuss their experience with obtaining
their Ohio Department of Education grant for an afterschool program. After a few more contacts and discussions about how to write the grant and agree to a true
partnership, the grant was written. The success story
began when the announcement came in June that the
Alliance Partnership received the funding.
M Club Hall of Fame
Mount Union has inducted five individuals into its
M Club Hall of Fame. Members of this year’s Hall of
Fame included football teammates Rob Atwood ’94,
Jim Ballard ’94, Ed Bubonics ’94, Mike Elder ’93 and
Mike Hallett ’94. In addition, three individuals were
also honored as 2009 M Club Award
of Excellence recipients. They included Jim Bittner ’58, Phil Koppel
’66 and Michael Lee ’77.
Dewald Dinner and Awards
The 29th annual Dewald Dinner
and Program was recently held to
honor the achievements of Mount
Union students during the 20082009 Academic Year. The A.P.
Rickard and Alice M. and Stanley
T. Evans Freshman Prize was
awarded to Casey Bauman,
a political science major of
Atwater, OH. The Ralph K.
and Elizabeth Ramsayer
Sophomore Prize honored
David Keifer, a chemistry
major of Niles, OH.The McMaster/Drushal Junior Prize
recognized Caitlin Lewis, an
early childhood education
major of Homeworth, OH.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Power of Partnership Award
The fall Student Debate
centered around healthcare reform.
MUCaw recently celebrated its 15th birthday.
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The Alliance Partnership for The Twenty-First Century
recently received Stark Community Foundation’s 2009
Power of Partnership Award.
Members of the Alliance Partnership include Mount
Union, Alliance City Schools, Alliance Neighborhood
Center, Alliance YMCA and Alliance YWCA.
Disaster Drill
Mount Union and the Alliance Community Hospital,
in conjunction with the Alliance Fire Department and
the Alliance Police Department, conducted a disaster
drill on the institution’s campus.
This drill was vital to test the efficiency of emergency management
procedures as well as the ability of
Mount Union to work in conjunction
with local emergency providers
should an actual crisis occur.
The drill incorporated assistance
by several regional and county
emergency responders and disaster
management specialists and various
local volunteers, as well as troops
from the Wapakenachee District of the Boy Scouts.
Greek Life
Mount Union’s Greek community is currently 445 members strong – reaching a five
year high. All four women’s
groups are at house total
or higher (65 members or
more), and the campus’ first
fall recruitment of first year
students was a resounding
success. In addition to membership growth, the chapters have seen academic
success as well, with Alpha Tau Omega, Sigma Nu and
Sigma Alpha Epsilon all having active chapter GPAs
over 3.0 and all four women’s groups having an average grade point average of 3.32. These GPAs are all
above the all-campus average.
Greek life makes up approximately 21 percent of the
full-time student population on campus and the chapters are working closely with the institution to ensure
continued success.
Spring Lecture Series
Greg Mortenson to Present
Schooler Lecture on March 23
Humanitarian, international peacemaker, former mountaineer, co-founder of two non-profit organizations
and co-author of Three Cups of Tea, Greg Mortenson
will present the Schooler Lecture at Mount Union
College on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at 8 p.m. in the
Timken Gymnasium of the McPherson Academic and
Athletic Complex.
He is among one of the three foreigners to receive the
highest civil award, Sitara-e-Pakistan (Star of Pakistan),
for his courage and humanitarian efforts to promote
girls’ education and literacy in rural areas. In 2009, he
was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Born in Minnesota, Mortenson served in the U.S.
Army in Germany during the Cold War. He established
more than 131 schools in rural areas of Pakistan and
Afghanistan, providing education to more than 58,000
children, including 44,000 females. Mortenson gained
the trust of Islamic leaders, military commanders,
government officials and tribal chiefs for his efforts.
His numerous honors include the Peacemaker of the
Year Award, the Men’s Journal Anti-Terror Award, Red
Cross Humanitarian of the Year Award and the Medical
Education Hall of Fame Award, among many others.
His publication of Three Cups of Tea has graced the
New York Times paperback nonfiction bestseller list
for more than two years, half of that time at number
one. It was also this year’s summer reading assignment for Mount Union freshmen. The book received
the Kiriyama Peace Book Award, and was Time
magazine’s 2006 “Asia Book of the Year.” Three Cups
of Tea has sold more than three million copies, has
been published in 34 countries and is used in more
than 90 colleges and universities, including Mount
Union. In addition, it is a mandatory reading for all
senior U.S. military commanders, military officers in
counter-insurgency training and U.S. Special Forces
deploying to Afghanistan. The book is also used for
training at the Norwegian War College.
Three Cups of Tea has been adapted into a young
reader’s version and a children’s picture book. Mortenson’s newest book, Stones into Schools, continues
where Three Cups of Tea left off and was released in
December of 2009.
The Schooler Lecture Series was established in 1988
with grant funding from the Schooler Family Foundation. The Foundation’s philanthropy has enabled the
College to provide a dramatically enhanced opportunity for young men and women studying at Mount
Union and for the residents in the greater Alliance
area to experience the breadth and depth of American
culture.
Past Schooler lecturers
have included the late former U.S. President Gerald
R. Ford; the late astronomer Carl Sagan; former
U.S. Surgeon General
C. Everett Koop; former
U.S. Secretary of State
Henry Kissinger; the Rev.
Jesse Jackson; late former U.N. Ambassador
Jeane Kirkpatrick; former
hostage Terry Anderson;
Schindler’s List author
Thomas Keneally; the
late holocaust survivor
Leopold Page; Apollo
13 Commander James
Lovell; Rabbi Laureate
Harold Kushner; former
Supreme Court Justice
Sandra Day O’Connor;
environmental conservationist Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.; media specialists Cokie and Steven Roberts; the
Archbishop Desmond Tutu; former U.N. Ambassador
Andrew Young; world-renowned marine biologist Dr.
Robert Ballard; the late former moderator of NBC’s
Meet the Press Tim Russert; documentary filmmaker
Ken Burns; political analysts James Carville and
Mary Matalin; and writer and commentator Fareed
Zakaria.
Complimentary tickets will be available in February by
calling (330) 829-6120 or (800) 992-6682, ext. 6120.
Other upcoming lectures include:
Mary W. and Eric A. Eckler Endowment in Literature
and Drama
Wednesday, January 27 at 7:30 p.m. in Presser Recital
Hall, David Giffels, author of All the Way Home: Building a Family in a Falling-down House
Joseph M. Carr Lecture
Wednesday, February 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Presser Recital
Hall, Dr. Stanley Hauerwas, Gilbert T. Rowe professor of theological ethics at Duke University Divinity
School
Myrtie Allen Kershaw Lectureship on Poetry and the
Fine Arts
Sunday, March 21 at 2 p.m. in Rodman Playhouse, The
Living Theatre Workshops in conjunction with Mount
Union students
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Coverage of these
recent Mount Union
events and many more
can be found at www.
muc.edu/news.
An Alliance City Council
candidate forum, sponsored by the Department
of Political Science, was
held at Mount Union.
The Association of Women Students’ annual “Take
Back the Night” program
took place on campus.
“More than Skin Deep,” a
self image seminar provided valuable information.
Fall 2009 LINC luncheons
were held in September,
October and November.
The Omega Iota Chapter
of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP),
an international honor
society at Mount Union,
recently received three
national awards at the
Biennial Convocation in
Orlando, FL.
Basheer Jones, Cleveland radio personality,
motivational speaker and
political activist, served
as the keynote speaker
at the 2nd annual Not
Another Statistic Conference that was held on
Mount Union’s campus
November 6-7.
Mount Union student
organizations collected
more than 2,300 canned
goods on October 31
to benefit the Alliance
Area Domestic Violence
Shelter and Alliance Food
Pantry.
ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Up ‘til Dawn Rookie of The Year Award
Mount Union was awarded the Up ‘til Dawn Rookie
of The Year Award at the 2009 St. Jude Collegiate
Leadership Seminar in Memphis, TN.
Up ‘til Dawn, a student-led, student-run philanthropic
fund-raising program that was held at Mount Union
this past fall, raised more than $74,000 for St. Jude’s
Children’s Research Hospital. Mount Union students
received this award because of their tremendous success in their first year of participating, including the
amount of money that they raised, how many students
were involved and the overall quality of their program
on campus.
Within the region of Ohio, Western Pennsylvania
and Michigan, Mount Union not only raised more
money than any other campus had in its first year, but
also more money than any other school in the region
raised during the 2008-2009 Academic Year. Some
other schools in the region include Miami University
(Ohio), Ohio University, Ohio Northern University,
Capital University, Marietta College and Michigan
State University.
Ohio’s Largest Thin Film Solar System
This semester, Mount Union became the home of the
largest application of thin film laminate solar voltaic
array in Ohio.
Nearly 90 percent of the Peterson Field House roof
that is facing the north side of campus is covered
with solar energy roofing panels. The sunlight that is
converted into electricity will produce enough energy
to power seven average-sized houses for one year. The
panels will also produce energy from dawn to dusk and
are still over 80 percent efficient with as much as two
inches of snow covering them.
The roofing system was made possible through the
generosity of Jack and Madge Peters and grants,
which are available due to the initiative to have 25
percent of the state’s power be generated through
renewable energy sources by 2025.
Four C’s Tour
Mount Union alumni and friends attended alumni
gatherings in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and
Canton during the month of November.
Alumni and friends had the opportunity to visit and reconnect with former classmates as well as hear about
what’s happening around campus and the future of
Mount Union. President Richard F. Giese was on hand
along with several other members of the administration to answer any questions.
“The majority of our alumni live in Ohio and we wanted
to take this opportunity to share with all of them the
excitement that is happening on campus,” said Anne
(Zimmer ’95) Graffice, director of alumni and college
activities. “It was also a way to get feedback from our
valued alumni all across Ohio. I considered the week
a wonderful success, as we visited with numerous
alumni and friends in four different locations.”
THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
Raider Relief
Mount Union’s chapter of Fellowship for Christian
Athletes partnered with Soles4Souls, a non-profit
charitable organization that donates shoes world-wide
to those in need.
On October 14, students were encouraged to walk
around campus barefoot to raise awareness for this
project, Raider Relief.
Beginning on October 20, three collection sites were
set up on campus to collect new or gently used shoes.
All types of shoes were accepted including athletic
shoes, dress shoes, work boots, rain boots, cleats,
dance shoes and flip flops.
Purple shoelaces were sold for $2 to help offset the
cost of shipping the shoes to those in need.
In addition to the collection on campus, a shoe drive
was held at a number of Mount Union Purple Raider
football games.
For more news, visit www.muc.edu/news.
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GETTING THE JOB
DONE ON AND OFF
THE COURT
M
ount Union senior volleyball player Sarah Parker
has been taking care of business on and off
court since transferring to Mount Union two years
ago after playing volleyball and attending Cleveland
State University.
SPORTS notes
Breaking records on the
court, Sarah Parker ’10
helped lead the Mount
Union volleyball team to
the NCAA Tournament
for the first time in history. She is also making
her mark off the court
as she prepares for a
career in health systems
administration.
“I had a great time at Cleveland State, but Mount Union
really offered me a chance for more individualized
attention in the classroom and being part of building
an exciting and competitive volleyball program really
suited me,” commented Parker.
The Geneva, OH native and her teammates have been
successful on the court this past season as they came
within a set of winning the Ohio Athletic Conference
championship, got the school to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history and a first-ever
postseason win with a 3-1 first round win over Lebanon
Valley (PA).
Over her career, Parker also helped lead the Purple
Raiders to a school-record 30 wins and had a schoolrecord 74 block solos in 2007. She is also a three-time
All-Ohio Athletic Conference pick, a two-time all-region
selection and an All-American in 2009.
“It is very special to not only be a part of history, but be
able to share in that with great teammates and our families. We moved into a remodeled gym this fall, there is
an exciting atmosphere on campus and I am so glad
that we finished strong as a team,” stated Parker.
The two-time Academic All-OAC, Academic All-District
and OAC Clyde Lamb Award winner this past spring is
also all business off the court as she is a business administration major with a 3.94 grade point average.
Parker looks to work in health systems administration
and to help her reach that goal, this past summer she
did an internship at University Hospital’s Richmond
Medical Center in Cleveland working directly with hospital administration and president Laurie S. Delgado.
“It was a fascinating experience in what, now more than
ever, is a dynamic, changing industry,” stated Parker. “I
am fortunate to not only learn at a world-class facility,
but also that my experience at Mount Union allowed
me to take advantage of such an opportunity.”
If the last few years are any indication, expect Parker to
continue to take care of business for a long time.
For more on athletics, visit www.muc.edu/athletics.
NOTEWORTHY
Heather Stalter, a senior from Marietta, OH, finished seventh at the
OAC Cross Country Championships and 14th at the NCAA Great
Lakes Regionals to earn All-OAC and all-region honors along with
an at-large bid to the NCAA National Championship meet.
Bryce Basista, a senior from North Ridgeville, OH, finished third
at the OAC Cross Country Championships, and his eighth place
finish at the NCAA Great Lakes Regionals helped get the men’s
team into the NCAA National Championship meet.
Cecil Shorts, a senior on the Purple Raider football team from
Cleveland, OH, won the Ed Sherman Award as the OAC’s top wide
receiver for a second straight year. He is the 12th player in school
history to receive the honor, and it is the sixth time in seven years
that a Mount Union receiver has won the award.
Joe Millings, a senior on the Purple Raider football team from
Copley, OH, is the ninth player in school history to win the Paul
Hoernemann Award as the OAC’s top defensive lineman.
Sam Kershaw, a junior on the Purple Raider football team from
West Jefferson, OH, won the Gene Slaughter Award given to the
OAC’s top linebacker. He is the ninth player in school history to
win the award.
Drew McClain, a senior on the Purple Raider football team from
Newark, OH, is the eighth player in school history to win the Lee
Tressel Award given to the OAC’s top defensive back.
You can follow the Purple Raiders on Twitter
to get scores, news and information updates
by logging on to www.twitter.com/purpleraiders.
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Drive for
Dis
Drive
for Distinction
Drive for Distinction is an $80 million
comprehensive campaign to support the
strategic initiatives of Mount Union.The
Board of Trustees approved the silent
phase of the campaign in May 2003
and the public phase of the campaign
launched in September of 2007.
$80 million
$75 million
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As of November 30, 2009, $81 million in
gifts and pledges have been committed
to the campaign.
“On behalf of the students, faculty and
staff of Mount Union, please allow me
this opportunity to say thank you to our
alumni and friends who supported
Drive for Distinction,” said Gregory
L. King, vice president for college
advancement. “The success of this
campaign is directly attributed to
all of you. Without your support, the
success of this campaign would not have
been possible.
“Although we have reached our goal in two of the three target
areas of the campaign, our work is not finished,” King added.
“Mount Union continues to face challenging external factors
that are outside our control. Because of this, we are more than
ever dependent on support from alumni and friends.”
To find out more about meaningful projects and ways to give,
please contact the Office of College Advancement at (330)
823-2286 or [email protected].
Drive for
Distinction
Campaign Progress
Goal
Capital
$45.8 $46 million
Endowment
$22.4 $22 million
Annual/Current
$12.8 $12 million
$81
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$80 million
Two New F
Mount Union Celebrates Ope
T
he dedication of two new facilities on Mount
Union’s campus were highlights of this year’s Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2009 events. Alumni, faculty and staff, students and friends gathered to honor those whose generosity made
the construction of the Gartner Welcome Center and McPherson
Academic and Athletic Complex possible.
“Today is a culminating moment for a 24/7 campus,” said Dr. Richard
F. Giese, president of Mount Union, during his opening remarks
at the Welcome Center dedication. “It is especially fitting that we
are here to help the Gartners and others celebrate their part in the
progress of Mount Union. Today is the day to thank those who have
generously provided support for the Welcome Center.”
The Center is named in honor of lead supporters Carl ’60 and Martha
Gartner of Minerva, OH. Carl has served on the Board of Trustees
for 28 years and he and his wife have always enjoyed, supported
and been involved with Mount Union.
“We strongly believe in Mount Union’s mission to prepare students
for meaningful work, fulfilling lives and responsible citizenship,” said
Martha Gartner. “Part of being a responsible citizen is conserving
resources. This building (Gartner Welcome Center) shows Mount
Union’s commitment to green initiatives.”
The Gartner Welcome Center has been designed to achieve a gold
level based on the LEED-certified building standards. Some of the
green features that have been incorporated into the Center include
a geo-thermal well field, higher performing insulation, higher performing glazing in windows, low flow toilets, urinals, and fixtures,
individual thermal control and occupancy sensors for lighting and
more efficient mechanical and electrical systems.
The Office of Admission area inside of the Gartner Welcome Center
has been named “The Rodman Family Admission Center” to honor
Margaret (Kinsey ’51) and Dr. James Rodman ’49, and the Office of
Student Financial Services has been named “The Fortune Student
Financial Services Center” to honor Wanda Fortune and the late
Dr. W. Brooks Fortune ’34. In addition, the Harley C. and Mary
Hoover Price Foundation also was recognized for its support of the
Welcome Center.
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Facilities Dedicated
ning of Welcome Center and “The MAAC”
“Meet me at the MAAC” was the phrase heard across campus as
students, faculty and staff were encouraged to take advantage of the
new McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex – or “The MAAC”
for short, which also was dedicated during the weekend.
The MAAC, which includes the McPherson Center for Health and
Well-Being, Timken Physical Education Building and the Peterson Field
House and is located on Hartshorn Street across from Mount Union
Stadium, was made possible by the generosity of many individuals.
“Today is a day to thank those who have generously provided support for the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex,” said Giese
during his opening remarks at the ceremony.
The MAAC has been named in honor of Dr. Richard C. “Mac” ’50 and
Dorothy (Werstler ’49) “DJ” McPherson, whose generosity provided
for the McPherson Center for Human Health and Well-Being in 1996
as well as for this latest addition and renovation.
McPherson graduated magna cum laude from Mount Union in 1950
and earned a master’s degree in physiology, a doctorate of medicine
and a master’s degree in medical sciences from The Ohio State
University. DJ earned a bachelor of arts degree in sociology from
Mount Union in 1949.
During the dedication ceremony, McPherson discussed the need
for the health and wellness complex. “Health and fitness are evergrowing aspects of daily life and students view exercise not only as
a means of staying well, but as a way to socialize with others,” said
McPherson. “More than 25 percent of the College’s 2,200 students
participate in intercollegiate athletics and more than 75 percent of the
entire student body is involved in intramurals or fitness activities.”
The MAAC features a two-story recreation and fitness center, field
house, natatorium, auxiliary gymnasium, wrestling center, indoor track
and tennis courts, as well as an exercise science center and laboratory, athletic training facility, classrooms, laboratories, office spaces
and an area dedicated to student recruitment. The Timken lobby also
features the current members of the M Club Hall of Fame.
Other individuals who graciously supported this $17.3 million project
include Mr. and Mrs. Marty E. (Patricia) Adams; Mr. Lloyd E. and Mrs.
Evelyn J. (Shuster ’49) Barker; Mr. Christopher Cicchinelli ’98 and
Ms. Patricia
Brisben; Mr.
and Mrs. P. Roger
(Patricia) Clay ’61; Mr. and
Mrs. Keith (Tina) Downard
’74; Mr. Patrick J. and Mrs.
Cheryl (Sheely ’76) Eaton
’75; Hammond Construction; The Huntington National Bank; Harley C. and
Mary Hoover Price Foundation; The Estate of Dr.
Lee C. Lee ’57; The Estate of Miss Evelyn M. MacBurney ’44; Mary
Renkert Wendling Foundation; Mr. and Mrs. John F. (Madge) Peters;
Mrs. Josephine P. (Hoiles ’40) Peterson and the late Mr. Donald A.
Peterson ’39; Mr. and Mrs. Sean S. (Caroline) Sweeney ’79; and The
Timken Foundation of Canton.
The facility renovations also support Mount Union’s sustainability
initiatives – a solar panel roof has been installed. Nearly 90 percent
of the Peterson Field House roof that is facing the north side of campus is covered with solar energy roofing panels. The sunlight that is
converted into electricity by the panels supplies enough electricity
to fully power five to eight houses. The roofing system was made
possible through the generosity of Jack and Madge Peters.
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Drive for
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Create a Legacy
of Giving
Give a Gift that will
Bring a Lifetime of Benefits
A charitable gift annuity is a perfect example of how tax laws
continue to provide special ways for alumni and friends to accomplish two objectives with one asset. In fact, a close look at
the gift annuity reveals a true win-win proposition.
With a gift annuity, an individual makes a gift to Mount Union
and receives fixed income for life. The payment rate will be
based on the individuals’s age and a portion of the payment
may even be tax-free. The individual may also receive valuable
tax savings from a charitable income tax deduction in the year
he or she makes the gift, and the gift will help Mount Union
further its mission.
For more information on creating a charitable gift annuity, please
visit our website at www.mucgift.org or call today at (800) 9926682, ext. 2286.
These rates are just one reason why the charitable gift annuity
is a win-win proposition.
Rates for One Life
Gift Annuities
Age
Rate
60
5.0%
65
5.3%
70
5.7%
75
6.3%
80
7.1%
Barnhouses Endow
Scholarship
W
hen Thomas “Tim” Barnhouse
’64 and his wife, Doris, decided to endow a scholarship
at Mount Union, they did so to show their support for future Mount
Union students.
“Our daughter and sonin-law are both teachers,”
said Tim. “We feel strongly
about the importance of
education, so we chose to
establish a scholarship to
assist future educators.”
The Barnhouse Family
Endowed Scholarship was
established in 2009. Distributions from the earnings
of the endowment shall
be used to support education majors or minors
with financial need and an
expressed desire to teach.
A graduate of a high school
in the greater Alliance area
is preferred. The scholarship should be awarded to a sophomore
and may be renewed as long as all criteria are met.
“There were people who helped me both personally and financially
when I was a student,” said Tim. “We wanted to give back and help
future students achieve their dreams of getting a college education
when those dreams may never be possible without some additional
assistance.”
A native of Alliance, Tim graduated from Mount Union in 1964 with
a degree in mathematics. While at Mount Union, he was active in
the Mount Union Choir and enjoyed the time he spent singing and
touring under the direction of Cecil Stewart. Tim is retired from the
Hoover Company of North Canton, Ohio where he served as a staff
accountant for many years. Doris is retired from Ohio Bell and the
Rodman Public Library. Tim and Doris have two daughters, Katharine
and Susan, and four grandchildren.
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Wilson Hall Renovations Begin
R
enovations to Wilson Hall,
which will serve as the facility for
Mount Union’s new engineering programs,
have recently begun. The search for a director of the programs is underway and the
search committees are currently interviewing a number of candidates.
“We’ve interviewed excellent candidates,”
said Dr. James Thoma, associate dean of
the College and professor of human performance and sport business who also serves
as chair of the engineering search committees. “It’s just the matter of finding the right
leadership and experience.”
The two bachelor of science degree programs in mechanical engineering and civil
engineering will begin in the fall of 2010 and
a tentative curriculum has been assembled.
Typically, students pursuing an engineering
degree take general preparation classes
such as calculus, physics and chemistry,
providing a solid foundation upon which to
build.
and Physics prior to the construction of
Bracy Hall in 2003.
“Construction and renovations have just
begun,” said Blaine Lewis, director of Physical Plant. “In the meantime, contractors will
be working on the floors, ceilings, walls and
the electrical and mechanical systems. Once
the weather breaks, they’ll begin external
construction.”
Over the next few months, Wilson Hall will
receive a major facelift both interior and
exterior. When completed, the building will
include five labs, a computer lab, two lecture
halls, a conference room, student lounge,
study areas and 21 offices. The building will
house the Department of Engineering and
its faculty and the Department of Economics,
Accounting and Business Administration will
relocate to Wilson as well.
Lewis explained that the Wilson renovation
will be a 9-month project and the construction
deadline has been set for August 1, 2010.
As a part of Mount Union’s sustainability
initiative, contractors are renovating under
LEED-certified standards. “We’re still uncertain about whether or not we will seek certification,” he said. “But we are consciously
incorporating sustainable elements.”
According to Thoma, there has been a vast
amount of interest from prospective high
school students and from Mount Union
students as well.
These programs will place Mount Union
among the few private colleges and universities in Ohio that offer these essential
degrees in four years. According to Dr.
Patricia Draves, vice president for academic
affairs and dean of the College, in the past,
engineering graduates have come primarily
from state institutions but Mount Union’s
smaller size and strong reputation in math
and science as well as its broad-based offerings will be an advantage for its graduates.
Wilson Hall, which was built in 1958, previously housed the departments of Chemistry
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Flourishin
From its earliest beginnings as a school in
an old Carding Mill to the modern campus of
today, Mount Union has continually evolved.
Founded in 1846, the institution soon became known by the name “A Select School”
and was reflective of other small, struggling
academies of the day. Shortly thereafter,
the school changed its name to Mount
Union Seminary and again to Mount Union
Seminary and Normal School, reflecting the
addition of a teacher education program. It
wasn’t until 1858 that the institution came to
be known as Mount Union College.
A spirit of independence and a willingness
to innovate are characteristics that have
weaved the very fabric of Mount Union’s
history. Founder Orville Nelson Hartshorn
often referred to Mount Union as a “cosmic
institution for the people.” His forward
thinking and desire to innovate laid a strong
foundation for Mount Union’s continued
evolution.
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Throughout the years, much success has
been achieved. Growth in enrollment, financial strength and alumni participation, as
well as the physical campus as a whole, have
been phenomenal. However, challenges
have been faced along the way – challenges
that have forced the institution to be flexible
and adapt in changing times.
Mount Union is now at a crossroads in
higher education. The economy, changing
demographics and continual technological
advancements are forcing transformation
once again. The ability to adapt and remain
flexible in the quest to meet the demands
of future students will be critical to success
down the road. This paradigm shift now
demands repositioning in order to remain
competitive.
At a time during which the economy is affecting everyone, Mount Union has been fortunate to have a history of strength, providing
unw
the resources and energy to be proactive
for the future. Because of strategic efforts,
Mount Union is faring better than many of
its peer institutions. However, the institution
must move forward to remain viable.
and strategic planning process that will be
simultaneously launched with the designation change, further enhancing visibility and
reputation. These initiatives will be officially
implemented effective August 1, 2010.
“The demands of tomorrow require innovation today,” said Dr. Richard F. Giese, president of the institution. “In the past, the efforts
of many have propelled Mount Union into the
future while staying fundamentally true to the
educational foundation forged by Hartshorn.
Once again, the opportunity to work together
to set a course for the future is at hand.”
As the institution moves forward with planning for the future, it is important to emphasize that those enduring characteristics cherished by all will continue to be hallmarks of
the Mount Union experience. Mount Union
will remain focused on attracting quality
students and faculty, providing a sense of
community and focusing on a well-rounded
education combined with the practical experience critical to career success. All the
while, the institution will continue to honor
the history and tradition that provides the
foundation upon which it was built.
At the direction of the Board of Trustees,
which has unanimously voted to change the
designation of Mount Union from “college” to
“university,” the administration has gathered
research and perceptions about how the
“university” label should be incorporated.
Throughout this process, it is important to
note that “Mount Union” will continue to
be the name of the institution. The institution also will embark on a positioning effort
While looking forward, however, it is important to re-examine past successes and
cherish the rich heritage that has provided
such a solid platform upon which to build.
The pages that follow provide a recap of the
1950s, 1980s and 2000s in order to provide
a picture, not only of some “golden years” in
Mount Union history, but also of how Mount
Union has continually adapted itself to surmount challenging times and emerged in a
position of greater strength than ever.
As you read through this history, it is clear to
see how Mount Union has evolved. Yet, reflections of the past can continually be seen
in the educational experiences of today’s
students. Mount Union is its people. The
students, alumni, faculty, staff and parents
who make up this community provide for its
stability and success. Connections are still
established, relationships are still fostered
and memories are still made everyday at
Mount Union. Changing to a “university”
designation will not alter this personal approach.
To read more about the reasons for the
designation change and view an informative
video, visit Mount Union’s website at www.
muc.edu.
ng Vision
wavering tradition
“as the purling rivuLet,
issuing from some perennial spring, gradually
carves its channel through flinty rocks, and enlarges its current by each additional streamlet,
forming at length a majestic river, whose lucid waters deepen and widen in their onward course,
by accessions from a thousand noble tributaries; so has Mount Union College providentially
taken its humble origin, and has gradually progressed in educational resources and usefullness,
agreeably to the law of demand and supply until now it has honorably gained a distinguished
position in the advancing ranks of American colleges.”
The Condensed History of Mount Union College
Written in 1866 when Mount Union had only officially been a “college” for eight years
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The 1
1950s
At a Glance
PRESIDENT
Dr. Carl C. Bracy (1954-1967)
ENROLLMENT
Enrollment jumped from 650 in 1953 to 1,088 in 1958.
Under the leadership of President Carl Bracy, the 1950s were marked
by aggressive academic leadership and an ongoing effort to provide
a dynamic educational experience. New courses were offered including Religions of the World, Business English and History of the
English Language, and the medical technology program was revised.
Faculty members in music and arts brought a considerably expanded
visibility to the College. With the surge in enrollment after World War
II, the College could afford a more strictly liberal arts emphasis.
Bracy emphasized quality education and stressed the need to “become known in the educational world, so that when people talk of
Mount Union they think of a high caliber educational institution.”
He announced that it was time to take a fresh look at the overall
academic program and general education, “those common educational experiences desirable for all students,” was made a priority. In
addition, “intellectual integrity, high moral and ethical standards, and
acceptance of personal and social responsibility” was the strategic
vision he held for Mount Union students.
“What I am trying to suggest is that now as never before we have
an opportunity on this campus to create the kind of intellectual
atmosphere which will be challenging to every student who makes
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
In the 1950s, there were no specific four-year courses of study in
specialized vocations. Basic courses were offered in science, the
arts, music and education, two and four-year secretarial training,
two-year medical technology and pre-engineering, pre-ministerial,
pre-business, pre-social and pre-dental programs. A total of 27 majors
were offered, including the Classics, Greek and Latin.
BUILDINGS
Rodman Playhouse and Crandall Art Gallery were dedicated.
Wilson Science Hall was built and Lamborn Hall was renovated.
New residential housing, including McMaster and Ketcham Halls,
completed “the Quad.” A new library, dining facility, student health
center and improvements to the intramural facility were also completed or underway.
faculty...
“Dr. Pappenhagen, professor
of chemistry at the time,
enabled me to obtain a graduate
assistantship at Purdue where I
earned my master’s degree. He
contacted Dr. Mellon at Purdue
and told him he had students
to send his way, and Dr. Mellon said to send
them…The process was simple and that is
where I earned my graduate degree, thanks to
Dr. Pappenhagen’s request.”
Coe Wadelin ’50
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1950s
The Golden Years
his way to this campus,” said Bracy. “Furthermore, we have the opportunity of letting that kind of quality education, through the process
of educational osmosis to become known in the educational world,
so that when people talk of Mount Union they think of a high caliber
educational institution.”
Trustees and administrators concluded that the objectives of the
institution could best be realized by approaching the student as an
individual, offering a broad curriculum, guiding the student into the
field for which he is best suited, providing the student with adequate
training for immediate participation in his work or preliminary training for sound specialized study and developing physical powers and
safeguarding health by offering creative activities and stimulating
social contacts.
The campus also underwent significant transformation, both minor
and major. The Mount Union Board of Trustees, which had made
sweeping plans and guided their implementation, included several
members of long-standing who “clearly remembered days that were
simpler and times more austere.” By the end of the decade, five new
buildings had been erected and many renovation projects had been
completed or were underway. Alumni who returned to visit campus
could scarcely believe the changes that had taken place during the
past decade.
Friends...
Foundation...
“I formed many good
friendships while a
student at Mount
Union that were lasting.
In particular, I have
lots of close friends from my involvement in
sorority. I have so many fond memories of
my experiences as a Tri-Delt and have kept in
touch with many of my Tri-Delta sisters over
the years. I was also active on campus and
enjoyed attending all of the sporting events.”
“I received a great
education at Mount
Union. My business
and accounting classes
prepared me for graduate school and beyond.
Professor Stonesifer was amazing. Because
of his preparation and influence, I was able
to obtain a fellowship to Indiana University. I
probably would not have gone on to graduate
school without the personal encouragement
and guidance I received.”
Donna Jean (Elliott ’51) Ermlich
Financially, Mount Union emerged in a position of greater strength
as well, experiencing its last financial deficit in 1954.
Robert Buchs ’54
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The 1
1980s
At a Glance
PRESIDENT
Dr. Harold M. Kolenbrander (1986-2000)
ENROLLMENT
Enrollment grew from 900 in 1984 to more than 2,000 by the fall of
2000.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
New majors were added in accounting, American studies, communications, computer science, information systems, international business and economics, non-western studies, philosophy, physical education, social services, sport management and sports medicine.
BUILDINGS
Peterson Field House, Eells Art
Center, Tolerton and Hood Hall of
Science and Hoiles-Peterson Residence Hall were constructed and
renovations were made to Wilson
Hall as well as the Mount Union
Stadium and field.
Inst
Under the leadership of President Harold M. Kolenbrander, the latter
part of the 1980s was marked by a blend of idealism and pragmatism.
According to Dr. John E. Saffell. author of Wake the Echoes: An Updated History of Mount Union College, “teamwork” was a hallmark of
the Kolenbrander years and many factors converged to give Mount
Union another “Golden Age.” Mount’s traditional emphasis on effective teaching had new appeal and there was increased emphasis
on faculty research that improved the College’s image. “The sound
financial base, laid brick by brick over the years by (Ronald) Weber
and shrewd Executive Committee members, made it possible to seize
new opportunities,” wrote Saffell. “Kolenbrander, by making shrewd
appointments, by nurturing a cooperative environment, and by inspiring personally to build upon the long-term strengths of the College
brought Mount Union to a new level of national visibility.”
Demographic projections implied that there would be a serious
enrollment problem during the late 1980s. The College had already
seen its numbers go from 1,300 in the early 70s to under 900 in 1984.
According to Wake the Echoes, “Trouble seemed inevitable….for a
variety of reasons, however, the inevitable did not come to pass.”
The admissions office staff, under the leadership of dean of enrollment services Richard Giese, played a key role in overcoming this
faculty...
“Georgia Sprinkle, who was
an education professor and
international advisor, had a big
impact on my life, whether she
knows it or not. She did so much
for international students. We
were very far away from our home and didn’t
have any family, but she got to know us on a
personal level and invited us into her home.
She’d make us dinner and have us over to
play board games. She even would make
international students their own birthday cake.”
Thuy (Vang ’80) Nguyen
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1980s
titutional Momentum
obstacle. In 1989, enrollment held at well over 1,300 and by 2000,
when Kolenbrander retired, full-time enrollment reached more than
2,000. “This success thrilled Mount Union alumni and friends and
attracted attention from observers of higher education all across
the country,” wrote Saffell.
While there was no overall curricular revision, the academic program
was anything but static. Both administration and faculty struggled
constantly to revise a curriculum that would meet the needs of an
ever-changing society. Kolenbrander, a strong advocate of strategic
planning, often reminded faculty and trustees of the great social and
economic changes engulfing the planet and of the need to adjust if
the College was to remain relevant.
Under the leadership of the Board of Trustees, Mount Union developed a new campus “Master Plan.” Kolenbrander expressed the
need for a heftier endowment and improved physical facilities as
well as “growth not only in the cognitive area of the disciplines…but
also growth and development of each student as a whole person.” He
was acutely aware of the rapid changes in modern society and emphasized the obligation of the institution to help students “learn how
to learn.” Focus was made on developing a sensitive ethical stance,
proficiency in communications, sharpened critical thinking skills and
awareness of global concerns among Mount Union students.
It was during this period that Mount Union was first named by the
education editor of the New York Times as one of the “Best Buys”
in higher education. U.S. News & World Report also recognized
Mount Union as one of the top-ten regional liberal arts colleges in
the country and ranked the College first in efficiency in the Midwest,
according to a formula that equated quality with what was spent per
student on educational programs.
More career-oriented majors were introduced including sports medicine, sport management, exercise science, athletic training and applied
computer science. The Cooperative Education Program expanded to
give students opportunities for work experience outside the United
States as well. According to Wake the Echoes, “All in all, the drift toward preparation for specialized careers continued and was not much
opposed by liberal arts loyalists who accepted the reality of the times.
After all, they could not deny that the founder of the school in its earliest
years had promised students a ‘practical’ curriculum.”
The success of the Progress with Tradition campaign enabled Mount
Union to enjoy a new pinnacle of financial strength as the endowment
continued to grow through significant leadership gifts from alumni
and friends and sound financial investments.
friends...
foundation..
“I still have a very
close bond with
three of my Mount
Union classmates
– Bob Manley,
John Prelac and
Mark Marlett –
that lived with me
in McCready Hall. Even though they live in
Canton and Concord now, we still get together
a few times each year and we talk or e-mail at
least weekly. Friends forever.”
“The experience and
knowledge I gained at
Mount have been some of
the most important of my
life, and without a doubt
helped mold me into the
person I am today. At Mount, I had the freedom
to learn and grow, participate in activities I
was interested in and gain life lessons, not just
a classroom education, and that helped me
become a better person and make a difference
in so many ways.”
Jim Durham ’82
Mindy Samay ’86
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The 2
2000s
At a Glance
PRESIDENT
Dr. Richard F. Giese (2005-present)
Under the leadership of President Richard Giese, Mount Union has
continued to advance toward a bright future. Giese’s vision for that
future incorporates six strategic initiatives that have become the
heartbeat of Mount Union today. These initiatives are to develop a
curriculum for the future, enrich the residential experience, provide
a diverse environment, manage enrollment growth, enhance fiscal
strength and improve the visibility and reputation of the institution.
In addition, sustainability efforts have become an integral part of the
Mount Union experience as well.
To develop a curriculum that meets the needs of future students, new
programs have been launched and Mount Union has committed to
revising its general education curriculum. New majors in civil and
mechanical engineering will begin in the fall of 2010 and the new
master’s program in physician assistant studies is well underway. In
addition, future graduate programs are being explored.
In order to enhance the residential nature of campus, co-curricular
offerings have been expanded, new apartment-style housing options
have been provided and the transformation of the Hoover-Price
Campus Center and the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex
In the fall of 2009, Mount Union experienced record enrollment of have enhanced the 24/7 experience for students.
more than 2,200 students.
ENROLLMENT
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
In 1999, 41 majors were offered. New programs added since 2000 include biochemistry, cognitive and behavioral neuroscience, criminal
justice, financial mathematics, health, intervention specialist (special
education), media computing and medical technology. Fifty majors
will be offered with the advent of the mechanical and civil engineering majors in the fall of 2010. In addition, the first master’s program
in nearly a century, physician assistant studies, is now in the middle
of its inaugural year.
BUILDINGS
Kolenbrander-Harter Information Center, Bracy Hall of Science,
Sigma Nu House, Haupt House, Gartner Welcome Center, and the
new apartment-style housing complexes including Brown Village
which includes Clutter, Keller and Jae manors and the Hartshorn Village including Adams, Grove and Orwick court and the McPherson
Academic and Athletic Complex (MAAC) were built.
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faculty...
The most life-changing event
for me during my time at Mount
Union College was taking
part in Dr. Kramer’s social
responsibility class. As part
of the class we took a trip to
El Salvador over spring break
and it completely changed my whole thought
process. I came back from that trip ready for
any of life’s challenges. To any student who
may be reading this, if you have the chance, I
highly encourage you to take that class!”
Anthony Jones ’06
2000s
Strategic Vision
A comprehensive diversity plan has been implemented that will
better position Mount Union in the future, not only to recruit new
students but also to offer all students a diverse campus environment
in which to learn and grow. The newly established Center for Global
Education encompasses all things international, from admission and
international student services to the ever-expanding study abroad
program and new international initiatives as well as international
education involvement.
Enrollment reached a record high in the fall of 2009 and plans are
being implemented to ensure that Mount Union can overcome declining demographics and continue to grow enrollment at a manageable
pace while further enhancing the experience for current students.
The endowment stands at $119 million and Mount Union has fared
better than many at rebounding from the economic crisis. The Drive
for Distinction Campaign has reached its overall goal of $80 million
dollars.
Marketing efforts are also being expanded to reposition Mount
Union in the marketplace of higher education and enhance the
reputation and visibility of the institution.
“Our ability to adapt and remain flexible in our quest to meet the demands of future students will be critical to our success,” said Giese.
“As a result, business as usual at Mount Union will not be an option,
and we will need to employ a number of strategies to continue a
transformation that is well underway.”
friends...
foundation..
“I met many of my closest
friends from the courses I took in
college and from the activities in
which I participated in including
the Dynamo, WRMU 91.1 FM
and Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Even a friend from
my major was the one who passed along a job
opportunity that brought me to Washington,
DC. Two and a half years later, several of my
closest friends from college are now living
with me in DC, a prime example of the lifelong
friendships established at Mount Union.”
“The lessons I learned
during my college
career went far beyond
the classroom. By being
active in extracurricular
activities, I grew as a
person and developed a better understanding
for the career path I am on today. By joining a
sorority and various other activities on campus
I learned responsibility, developed a strong
work ethic and had an amazing time!”
Kate Fortney ’09
Nicholas Massella ’07
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Expan
ho
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nding
rizons
From geopolitical and
economic perspectives,
recent years have seen the
rise of Asia – especially
China, India and Japan.
Asian countries are fast
becoming powerful players
in world economies and
politics. Understanding
and appreciating Asian
values and perspectives
will become increasingly
important for the
educated citizen.
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This past summer, Dr. William Coleman and Dr. Liangwu Yin led 14 Mount Union students on a trip to Peking University in Beijing, China where the students had
intensive Mandarin language training. While in Beijing, the group visited dozens of historical and cultural sites including the Great Wall, Summer Palace, Forbidden City,
the site of the recent Olympics, and Tiananmen Square. Following four weeks at the university, the group traveled to the city of Xian, China for additional sightseeing..
Read More
Online...
Dr. Jamie Capuzza ’85, professor of communication, was also in China this past
summer teaching in Shanghai. To learn
more, visit www.muc.edu/newsroom/
December2009/China.
Dr. Peter Schneller, associate professor of
education and co-chair of the Department
of Education, spent time last summer at
Christ University in India. To learn more,
visit www.muc.edu/newsroom/December2009/Schneller_India.
Dr. Ivory Lynos, associate professor of
philosophy and religious studies and
director of the African-American Studies
Program, was on sabbatical leave this
semester researching the religions of
India at Christ University. To learn more,
visit www.muc.edu/newsroom/December2009/Lynos_India.
Kaylen Lappin ’11, a junior French and
international business and economics
major from Barberton, OH will be spending her spring semester at the University
of Pau in France. Don’t miss her blog
at www2.muc.edu/admissions/blogs/
kaylen.aspx.
In May of 2010, Dr. William Coleman,
professor of communication and assistant
to the president for diversity, will be leading a study tour in Hiroshima, Japan sponsored by the Hiroshima Peace Culture
Foundation. For more information about
the tour and the Foundation, visit www.
muc.edu/newsroom/December2009/
Hiroshima.
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Since 2006, members of the Mount Union
community have been increasing travel to Asia
to strengthen ties, develop new relationships
and learn through cultural exchange. Faculty,
administrators and students have traveled
abroad to countries including China, Japan,
Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and India.
“Through these efforts we have come to
appreciate the dynamic cultures of Asia
and have witnessed firsthand the growing
economic and political influence that Asia is
exerting on the world,” said Coleman.
To strategically advance these efforts, an
Asian Initiative has been launched that is
tied closely to both the mission and goals of
Mount Union and the College is seeking to
strengthen its connections with Asia – particularly China, Japan, and India. Specific steps
include the expansion of traditional study
abroad and internship opportunities in Asia,
creation of short-term study abroad opportunities, establishment of collaborative academic programs with Asian educational and
cultural institutions, encouragement of the development of appropriate curricular offerings
and promotion of scholarly exchanges and
research projects with Asian institutions.
“We must provide our students with an
understanding of Asia if they are to become
responsible global citizens,” said Giese. “As
an educational institution, we must embrace
this fact in our curriculum and educational
programming. Mount Union is committed
to expanding its Asian efforts both in the
curriculum and programmatically. As an
educational institution concerned with preparing our students for global leadership
and leading meaningful lives, the institution
must enhance its efforts to connect with
Asia, particularly with China, Japan, South
Korea and India.”
Progress on the Asian Initiative has been
made. Since August 2009, under the leadership of Scott Slabaugh, director of the Center
for Global Education, discussions aimed at
establishing collaborative exchanges have
begun with a number of institutions including Tezukayama University in Nara, Japan;
Hiroshima Jogakuin University in Hiroshima,
Japan; Baika Women’s University in Osaka,
Japan; Universiti Sains in Penang, Malaysia;
Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand; School of Humanities, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics in Shanghai,
China; University of Seoul in South Korea;
and Christ University in Bangalore, India.
Additional trips are currently being planned
to continue Mount Union’s commitment to
strengthen ties in Asia. In May 2010, Coleman will be taking students to Hiroshima,
Japan for a week-long academic program
hosted by the Hiroshima Peace Culture
Foundation and the Mayors for Peace organization. Students will live with Japanese families, attend lectures and seminars throughout the week given by professors from area
universities, and engage in research at the
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. They
will also attend a lecture from a survivor of
the 1945 atomic bomb. Only a few American
colleges and universities have been selected
to participate this program -- Mount Union is
one of only 12 U.S. colleges and universities
that has a formal relationship with the Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation.
“A major educational goal is to foster in our
students an understanding of the various
cultures and of the interdependence of the
global community,” added Coleman. “We have
a responsibility to familiarize our students with
Asian history, culture, politics and language.”
Center for
Global Education
The new Center for Global Education at
Mount Union will serve as the “global hub”
on campus for any international-related
endeavor.
The Center will encompass all things international – international admission, international
student services, the study abroad program,
international initiatives as well as international education involvement. The Center
will expand upon the institution’s current
study abroad opportunities, thus meeting the
needs of our students in the evolving global
marketplace.
“This new center cohesively merges the
efforts of our international recruitment and
student support areas with our international
study abroad efforts,” said Dr. Richard F.
Giese, president of Mount Union. “Not only
will it heighten our efforts to recruit international students, but it will expand the global
experiences of our American students as
well. All the while, it furthers our strategic
initiative to enhance the diversity of the
campus community.”
Scott Slabaugh ’90, who most recently
served as the director of international student services, has been named the director
of the Center for Global Education.
“This new Center is built on the shoulders
of others – both past and present from the
institution – who have worked together to
improve Mount Union’s international efforts over the last several decades,” said
Slabaugh. “We are excited for this new opportunity to combine various initiatives while
still continuing to help move the institution’s
global programs forward.”
After serving in various capacities in the Office of Student Financial Services and the Office of International Student Services, Dawn
Adams ’97, has been named assistant director of the Center for Global Education.
“I feel the Center for Global Education will
position Mount Union to be a leader in international education. As we continue to recruit
more students from different areas of the
world, we are able to enhance the diversity of
the Mount Union campus,” said Adams. “The
Center will be working very closely with the
faculty-led subcommittee on international
education as we begin to develop new initiatives and partnerships to make Mount Union
a true global destination.”
Dr. James Thoma, associate dean of the College and professor of human performance
and sport business, has been managing
the creation of the Center. Thoma noted
that every student who majors in a foreign
language, international business or international studies is required to have a study
abroad experience. “It is my hope that in the
years to come, nearly every student, regardless of their major, will have some type of
unique cultural experience, whether it’s a
semester abroad or short-term faculty-led
trip,” said Thoma. “In cooperation with the
Center for Global Education, professors will
have a greater opportunity to take students
overseas and give them an educational and
cultural experience. I believe that it’s important for students to experience a new culture
firsthand.”
“The Center for Global Education is 100
percent the right way to go,” said Erick Zimmer ’98, who serves as global controller for
Tyco International. “The importance of study
abroad and travel cannot be emphasized
enough. Students with these opportunities
will have a broader perspective. Interaction
with more international students and experience with other cultures will be increasingly
vital for success.”
At Mount Union, it was Zimmer’s Religions of
the World class that had an impact. “Not only
did I learn about other religions and cultures,
I have now experienced them. I have so much
more respect for other cultures and customs.
There is no substitute for the experience; you
separate yourself. I deal with people all over
the world, and these experiences provide the
competitive edge.”
According to Steve Matthew ‘84, owner and
president of Wooster Hydrostatics, technical
skills are the ante today. “Everyone has them.
What a lot of people miss are the soft skills,
and cultural knowledge is a definite plus.”
Matthew’s first international experience was
with Rubbermaid. He then spent two years
living in Mexico City. “To be successful, you
need to embrace new cultures and invest
in personal relationships,” said Matthew.
“These are the things that will provide, not
only for success, but for expanding your
horizons and enriching your lives personally
as well. People are going to do business with
people. It is the connections with people that
matter.”
Marcus Smith ’88, senior vice president of
MFS Investment Management and member
of the Mount Union Board of Trustees, manages non-U.S. equity funds and has spent
five years living in London and four in Singapore. “I was a kid from Ohio, but I was always
one to look at big open opportunities,” said
Smith. “I spent a lot of my time traveling and
learned through my travels.”
He found the time he spent traveling for business fascinating. “People who can operate
in different cultures and are comfortable
around people who are different than they
are will be more successful,” he said. “My
advice to students is to always be open to
doing new things. Most people look back
and wish they had taken more risks. Also,
foreign languages are extremely beneficial
because it’s a global world, particularly with
the internet. Many people who work for me
speak two or three languages.”
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meaningful
CONNECTIONS
Mount Union has a rich tradition of
educating distinguished and dedicated
alumni who have gone on to achieve great
things after graduation. These alumni have
never forgotten how the path was paved for
them as a student, though, and each has
chosen to give back by sharing their time and
talents or by referring students to come
to the institution that provided the
foundation for their success.
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Paul Worstell ’70
PRESIDENT
PRO-TEC COATING COMPANY
“For me, college was where
I found my personal compass.
It was here that I formed
my beliefs and values.”
Paul Worstell was back on campus in October to share his expertise and insight with
students and to present the Heffern Lecture
in Business Ethics.
A native of Canonsburg, a small mining and
mill community in western Pennsylvania
where “few people went to college,” Worstell
was grateful for the unexpected opportunity
to attend Mount. At Mount Union, he learned
to appreciate education and to never stop
learning.
“For me, college was where I found my personal compass,” he said. “It was here that
I formed my beliefs and values.” From Dr.
Vesey’s religion class where he learned introspective thinking to the academic challenge
of Professor Stonesifer and the passion for
learning displayed by Professor Pinney to
Jim Tressler the wrestling coach who taught
Worstell about teamwork and discipline, they
all had a lasting impact on him.
After graduation, Worstell returned home to
Canonsburg. “I was the one that was going
to break the cycle,” he said about working
in a steel mill. “The irony is that I still work in
steel, so never close doors that don’t need
to be closed.” He went to work for U.S. Steel
in August of 1970 and is still working with
them today as president of PRO-TEC Coating Company.
Established in 1990, PRO-TEC is a joint venture between United States Steel Corporation and Kobe Steel Ltd. of Tokyo, Japan.
It has the distinct advantage of blending
three different cultures. Located southwest
of Toledo in Leipsic, OH, an agricultural
community in Putnam County, PRO-TEC
combines the strength and tradition of U.S.
Steel with Japanese technology. PRO-TEC
supplies galvanized, high-strength steel
that enhances crash-worthiness and takes
weight out of vehicles.
“We make the tough stuff well,” said Worstell.
“We save energy and we save lives.”
But the product is not the only remarkable
thing about PRO-TEC; the culture is unique
as well. PRO-TEC has 236 self-directed
associates. There are no foremen and all
of the associates are salaried. In addition,
they have an exceptionally low turnover rate
and have never had a layoff. Even with the
economic crisis in the automobile industry,
no one had to be laid off because everyone
banded together, pooled their ideas and
made concessions so that each person could
keep his or her job.
In 2007, PRO-TEC was awarded the Malcolm
Baldridge National Quality Award. Baldridge
sets the world’s standards for performance
excellence through a focus on customer
service and business results measured in
employee value, financial return, market
share and customer satisfaction. “We didn’t
set out to get this award,” said Worstell who
had incorporated the Baldridge model into
his business in 2001. “It had become a natural
part of our business. Baldridge is a disciplined approach to doing things, and building
on that helps create sustainability.”
When asked what advice he would give to
current Mount Union students, he replied,
“These years at Mount Union will be the
most significant in shaping your values. You
are forming the beliefs and values that will
be with you forever.”
Michael Lee ’77
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AIRVERSENT, INC.
“What I got the most from
my experience at Mount Union
as a student was a broader
perspective of the world.”
“What I got the most from my experience at Mount Union as a student
was a broader perspective of the world,” said Michael Lee. “And, I
learned how to learn.”
A native of Alliance, Lee was encouraged to look at Mount Union by
his father, Tony Lee ‘50. “If it wasn’t for Mount Union, I wouldn’t be
here – literally,” jokes Lee. “My parents met as students here.”
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When it came time for him to explore higher education options, he
had the choice of going away to college to swim or staying here to
focus on his education. “I chose my education,” he said. “But, what
I didn’t realize was that I would get to do both.”
As a student at Mount Union, he realized that he could make things
happen, and he certainly took full advantage of that opportunity. Lee
is responsible for helping to form the first swim team on campus.
Also, through the encouragement of a family friend, he decided to
walk on to the soccer team.
an entrepreneur, the first to do automated credit card and check
authorization, with a partner.
“I got involved with telecommunication in the mid-80s,” he said. “AT&T
was looking for people who were not from the Bell system.” While
with AT&T, Lee became the president of Cellular One out of Boston.
Just prior to forming AirVersent, Inc., Lee had been chief operating
officer of SK USA.
“It was such a great pleasure to be involved with the soccer team,”
he said. “My teammates were from Iran, Africa and South America
and I got to experience more about the world.”
“The connection point for me is that I was able to do more as a student
at Mount Union,” said Lee. “It helped to prepare me for the business
world, to be an entrepreneur and acquire businesses. Now I run an
enterprise software company. It was the experience in addition to
the education that paved the way for my future success.”
Academically, Lee is particularly grateful for Dr. Patricia (Foley ’75)
Matthew’s senior business course in which she taught risk management. His first job was with Procter and Gamble. He then became
Lee has returned to campus to share his expertise through the
Smith Lecture in Business and was awarded the M Club Award of
Excellence in 2009.
Rick Marabito ’85
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
OLYMPIC STEEL
“Mount Union gave me the
opportunity to get involved in
meaningful ways through activities,
experiences and exposure.”
“Looking back on the choices I made, Mount Union is where it all
started,” said Rick Marabito ’85. “Mount Union gave me the opportunity to get involved in meaningful ways through activities, experiences and exposure.”
For Marabito, being involved in numerous activities on campus
helped him gain valuable confidence. “I got lots of leadership experience and interaction with the administration,” he said. “All of these
things prepared me for life after college.”
Marabito served as president of Phi Tau fraternity and Interfraternity
Council, was named to Who’s Who Among Students in American
Universities and Colleges and the Dean’s List, was a member of
Alpha Lambda Delta, Tau Pi Phi, Blue Key, Psi Kappa Omega and Pi
Gamma Mu honoraries, served as a Hoover-Price Campus Center
staff member and was named Outstanding Senior Man. His junior
year, he went to Haiti with Dr. Steve Kramer on the Spring Break
Work Trip. “People asked you to do things. I was very busy, but it was
all worthwhile,” said Marabito. “All of these things have impacted me
and allowed me to be successful.”
In addition, he was a co-captain of the football team, which was a big
piece of his experience. “Ken Wable and Larry Kehres are unbelievable people,” he said. “It’s not just about football at Mount Union. It’s
about teamwork and perseverance and Mount runs a phenomenal
program.” Marabito was awarded the M Club Award of Excellence
in 2004.
Hallmarks of Marabito’s educational experience included the exemplary accounting program. “The accounting program was great,
and Hugh Pinney was such a wonderful professor.” As a senior at
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Mount Union, Marabito had a job. “The ‘Big 8’ accounting firms were
on campus and I got a campus interview,” he said. “Arthur Andersen
hired me before Thanksgiving.”
In addition, he credits his ability to communicate and the fact that
his writing skills were superior to the focus placed on literature and
writing by his professors. “When you take your next step, you gauge
yourself against others, and I found that I was very well-prepared.”
He also found time to form great lasting friendships as a student. In
fact, he met his wife Polly (Chapman ’85) during their sophomore
year. Polly was active on campus as well. She was named to Who’s
Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges and the
Dean’s List, served as a student counselor and editor of the Dynamo
staff, ran outdoor track, participated in the Wilderness Experience
and was named Homecoming Queen.
Upon graduation, Marabito went to work at Arthur Andersen & Co. “I
loved it. It was a great experience,” he said. “It provided unbelievable
network building, too.” In 1994, he was asked to join Olympic Steel
by its chief financial officer, with whom he had worked at Andersen.
He served as treasurer and corporate controller until 2000 when he
was named chief financial officer.
Rick serves on the board at Hawken School, a co-ed private college
preparatory school with an intense focus on learning. Rick and
Polly’s sons, Michael and Joseph, are students there. Rick has talked
about Mount Union to some of his sons’ friends and several Hawken
students have chosen Mount Union. “It’s a natural progression for
me to encourage students to attend Mount Union,” he said. “It was
such a great experience for me.”
SMA INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Four Mount Union alumni served as keynote and panel
speakers at the 2009 Annual Sport Marketing Association International Conference hosted by the College’s
sport business program in October.
The conference, “Addressing Challenges, Providing
Solutions,” brought together local and international
sports marketing practitioners and academics to
discuss sport marketing strategies and how to enhance and advance the sport industry. Some of those
practitioners included Mount Union alumni Nancy Hill
’79, Brent Stehlik ’99, Mike McGee ’97 and Bridget
Huzicka ’02.
Hill, the president and chief executive officer of
the American Association of Advertising Agencies
(AAAA), discussed with college students the importance of taking chances, networking, staying up to date
with the digital age and being open minded.
“Never take anything for granted,” said Hill. “Take chances. There is a world of opportunity that exists for you.”
Hill encouraged students to “think outside the box,”
explaining that there is a world of opportunities tied to
the sports industry beyond working for a professional
franchise, including working for an ad agency. Athletes
and professional teams are constantly developing
sponsorships and advertisements with companies
like Coca-Cola and Gatorade.
Over the course of her advertising career, Hill has
been able to work with athletes such as Tiger Woods,
Alex Rodriguez and Larry Bird – people she wouldn’t
have ever imagined she’d meet when she was student
majoring in sociology at Mount Union.
Hill also stressed the importance of staying up to date
with technology. “The minute everything went digital,
it went global,” she said.
McGee also served as a keynote speaker during the
2009 conference. He currently serves as the managing director of ANNIKA Inc., a collection of companies that includes a clothing line, fragrances, wine, a
finance group, foundation, golf course design and an
academy. McGee explained to international sports
marketing practitioners and academics the concept
and importance of brand management.
He explained that although ANNIKA is a collection
of companies, each entity still has to have a different
brand promise and purpose.
For example the ANNIKA Foundation teaches children the importance of living a healthy, active lifestyle
through fitness and nutrition. The Academy on the other
hand is a boutique school that caters to small groups of
golfers of all skill levels and provides individualized golf
instruction and custom-made fitness programs.
Director of business development for the Dallas
Cowboys, Stehlik, served as a panelist during the
conference where he discussed ticket sales in a tough
economy and tough market.
“I was happy to be a part of the conference and to be
able to impact practitioners and students alike. Being
able to give an overview of what it’s like to work in ticket
sales and to tell others about my experiences, both
good and bad, is something I really enjoy doing,” he
said. “I wish I would have had this same opportunity to
attend a conference as a student. It would have better
prepared me for my first job and helped me understand
what to expect.”
Stehlik noted that it is not only important for students
to learn from the successes and mistakes of others,
but to also understand that they can learn from every
experience because they will inevitably shape and
mold their careers.
Other international sports marketing practitioners
and academics who served as keynotes speakers
included Len Komoroski, president of the Cleveland
Cavaliers and Quicken Loans Arena and Paul Dolan,
owner and president of the Cleveland Indians. Panelists at the conference included Chris Heck, senior vice
president of team business operations for the NBA;
David Lehanski, vice president of integrated sales
and partnership marketing for the NHL; Cameron
Scholvin, vice president of corporate development
for the Columbus Blue Jackets; Vic Gregovits, senior
vice president of sales and marketing for the Cleveland
Indians; Mike Tomon, vice president of ticket sales
and service for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Leigh
Castergine, director of ticket sales and fan relations
for the Boston Bruins, among others.
While serving as the conference host and organizing
the international conference, seven Mount Union
students served as conference coordinators and
three recent graduates of the institution helped with
the event as well.
“B eing able
to give an
overview of
what it’s
like to work
in ticket
sales and
to tell
others
about my
experiences,
both good
and bad, is
something
I really enjoy doing.”
BRENT
STEHLIK ’99
DIRECTOR OF
BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT
DALLAS
COWBOYS
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COUNCIL message
Dear alumni,
January 31, 2010 will mark the
completion of my tenure as
president of Alumni Council.
As I look back over the six
years that I’ve been a member
of Council, I am truly grateful for all of the rewarding
experiences, opportunities
and friendships that I’ve encountered along the way. I’ve witnessed the passion
of Mount Union alumni, and I’ve seen first hand what a
difference a group of devoted individuals can make.
As you consider your own personal continuing relationship with Mount Union, I challenge you to be the
generous stewards of helping to “prepare students
for meaningful work, fulfilling lives and responsible
citizenship.” As students, we were all beneficiaries of
an outstanding alumni network.
To help you along this journey, here are a few of my
own ideas…
• Visit the campus. You will be amazed at all of
the changes that have taken place in the last few
years, especially the newest top-notch facilities.
• Participate in an alumni event. Whether it is Alumni Weekend and Homecoming, a service project
or the trip to Kalahari, there’s always something
going on.
• Attend a Mount Union event. There is no shortfall
of enlightening events to attend. Come to campus
to see a theatre production, attend a lecture, check
out an art reception, cheer on an athletic team or
partake in any number of endless possibilities.
• Support Mount Union graduates. Communicate
with the Office of Career Development to help
identify internships and openings in your line of
work.
The ways in which you can remain involved with Mount
Union are only limited by your imagination. For the latest events, check out the alumni page at alumni.muc.
edu. I hope that you will join me on Saturday, April 24
for the second Alumni National Day of Service. We are
currently looking for project leaders, and if you’re willing to organize a service project in your community, let
the Office of Alumni and College Activities know.
Although I will no longer be an official member of
Alumni Council, I look forward to finding new ways
that I can continue to make a positive impact on the
students of Mount Union.
Warmest wishes for a happy and healthy holiday
season!
Mary Lou (Horwood ’98) Thewes
Alumni Council President
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CLASS notes
Class Notes to be included in
Issue II, 2010 of Mount Union
Magazine must be received
before March 15, 2010.
Material for Class Notes is
obtained from the “Update”
form at the end of Mount Union
M a g a 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.
1941
Bette (Graybill) Dillow resides
at 12505 Wedgefield Dr., Grand
Island, FL 32735-8415. She is a
retired kindergarten teacher.
1944
Aileen (Lasse) Cloonan is
the director of rehabilitation
at Beverly Enterprises. She
resides at 11243 Stratfordway
Way, Fishers, IN 46038.
1946
Dr. Thomas Maxwell resides at
3480 Streamside Ln., Thousand
Oaks, CA 91360-8481.
1948
Martha (Lutz) and Charles Unger
’49 reside at 800 S. 15th St. Apt.
1003, Sebring, OH 44672.
1949
John Robert “Bob” Bay resides
at 2350 Cherry Ave. Apt 216,
Alliance, OH 44601.
Earle Fletcher resides at 225
Commonwealth Rd. Room 202
B, Wayland, MA 01778
1951
James D. Short resides at 10
Lexington Ct., McMurray, PA
15317.
1952
1953
Kirby Laughlin resides at 19484 S. Lincoln Ave., Salem, OH
44460.
1956
Carole (Kenmuir) Van Abel
resides at 12 La Salle Ct. S.E.,
North Canton, OH 44709.
1958
Norma (Hall) Peterson resides
at 700 Springfield Rd. Unit E,
Columbiana, OH 44408.
1961
Robert Hutton resides at 403
Manhattan Ave. Apt. 3, New
York, NY 10026.
1965
Mar y (Falconer) Rush
and Gail (Kennedy) Slezak
recently collaborated on a
music endeavor. Mary played
keyboard accompaniment
for Gail’s Chancel Choir at
the Frederick Church of the
Brethren. Mary also recently
accepted the position of choir
director at the United Methodist
Church in Thurmont, the town in
which the high school is located
where Gail taught vocal music.
1966
Bonnie (McKee) and William
Patrick reside at 1461 Sunset
Rd., Mayfield Heights, OH
44124.
Beth (Johnson) and Bob Walter
reside at 6263 Vernon Woods
Dr., Atlanta, GA 30328.
1967
Yvonne “Bonnie” Bolitho is the
vice president of development
at PPNEO.
Thomas and Gwen Hill reside
at 434 Moreland Dr., Franklin,
PA 16323.
John Rhodes is the sales
manager for Yardmaster Inc.
He resides at 1872 Lakeside Dr.,
Madison, OH 44057.
1969
Ann (Massie ’68) and Hovhannes
Aroyan reside at 4083 Valley
Spring Dr., Thousand Oaks,
CA 91362.
Mary Jane (Crooks) Febonio
resides at 27 Stockholm Ave.,
Rockport, MA 01966.
1970
Dr. Richard Halsey resides at
7120 Rosewood Dr., Boise, ID
83709.
June Ann (Fursey) Lee resides
at 110 Hanohano Pl., Honolulu,
HI 96825. She is the owner of
Ridge Properties.
1971
Robert “Bob” Beyer resides at
503 Birchlawn Blvd., Mansfield,
OH 44907.
1972
Richard Button is the campaign
director at Moravian College.
He resides at 122 S. 16th St.,
Allentown, PA 18102.
Rev. Ron Hall is the minister at
Grace United Church of Christ
in Columbus, OH.
Sandy Wotring resides at 3834
Serenade Ln., Lakeland, FL
33811.
1973
Pamela (Snode) Boone resides
at 2365 Mineral City Zoar Rd.
N.E., Bolivar, OH 44612.
Jeannie (Fizet) and Cur t
Dieffenbaugher ’77 reside at
2168 Keystone Dr., Sterling
Heights, MI 48310. She is the
administration manager of the
2010 PGA Championship and
he is a relationship manager of
Professional Life Underwriters
Services, LLC.
Joanne (Cole) Bhatta resides at
100 Glenview Pl. 300, Naples,
FL 34108-3128.
Roberts Sargent Jr. resides
at 50 Ball Ln. Unit 4, Durango,
CO 81301.
Rev. Dr. James H. and Bjorg
Davis reside at 25 Folkstone Dr.,
East Hampton, NY 11937. James
retired in 2001 as a pastor in the
United Methodist Church. In the
past year, Jim served 125 days at
sea as a chaplain on ships of the
Princess and Holland America
Lines throughout the Caribbean,
South America and Europe,
including the Black Sea.
Anne (Burkhardt ’66) and Bruce
Walborn reside at 12 Ranch Tr.,
Edgewood, NM 87015.
James “Jim” and Tracy (Spriggs
’74) Ritchie Jr. reside at 6693
Ridge Rd., Natrona Heights, PA
15065-3935.
1968
1974
Marcia (Stauffer) Player resides
at 3083 Middle Rd., Lenore, ID
83541.
James and Eugenia Ward are
both retired teachers. James
is an adjunct art instructor at
Yauapai College. They reside
at 514 W. Leroux St., Prescott,
AZ 86303.
ALUMNI gatherings
1975
Gary S. Adams was awarded the
George B. Davis Distinguished
Alumni Award at the Cleveland
State University’s ClevelandMarshall School of Law. He
received this award on June 5,
2009 for his remarkable service
to the university.
Susan “Sue” (Wild) Wilder is
the human resources manager
at De Nora Tech, Inc. She
resides at 11180 Kimmeridge
Tr., Newbury, OH 44065.
1976
Larry Kelley recently signed a
contract with the Neil A. Kjos
Music Publishing Company.
One of his original band
selections – “Heritage Bay” –
will be published and available
for purchase in December of
2012.
1977
Para M. (Heropoulos) Jones is
the president of Spartanburg
Community College.
Karen Reed is the vice president
for learning at North Central
State College.
1979
Ron Heasley is the pastor at
Roxford United Methodist
Church. He resides at 701
Roxford Church Rd. S.E.,
Dennison, OH 44621.
Rev. Jim Humphrey is the
district superintendent of the
Three Rivers District in the East
Ohio Conference of the United
Methodist Church. He oversees
75 churches in the district which
includes 10 counties in Ohio.
The Tree Rivers District office is
located in Coshocton, OH.
C h u c k a n d Pa u l a M o y e r
reside at 1558 Network Dr.,
Canonsburg, PA 15317.
Mark Schaefer is the owner
of Ohio Power Center. He can
be reached at P.O. Box 252,
Painesville, OH 44077.
1980
Harion (Simpson) and John
Davis reside at 1620 Saratoga
Ct., For t Washington, MD
20744.
1981
Lee Ann Dunlap is the pastor
at Hannibal-Clarington Co-
operative Parish. She can
be reached at P.O. Box 237,
Hannibal, OH 43731.
Jennie Kendeigh and Amy
Power reside at 3487 Lake
Vanessa Cr. N.W., Salem, OR
97304. Jennie is an outpatient
therapist at Marion County
Children’s Behavioral Health.
Mount Union Women Meeting
Various Mount Union alumni attended the Canton-Massillon Chapter of Mount
Union Women Meeting at The National First Ladies Education and Research Center
in Canton, OH. Mary (Rogusky ‘49 ) Regula led a guided tour of the building and
of the new exhibit “Encore! The Artistry of America’s First Ladies.”
James Manello is a staf f
attorney at the Ohio Court of
Appeals, Fifth District. He is the
parent of Anthony, 13.
1982
Michael Gallina was
recently awarded the Ohio
Superintendent Outstanding
Performance Award for 2009
from the Martha Holden Jennings
Foundation of Cleveland. He is
the North Canton City Schools
superintendent.
Alice (Weir 50) Myser, April (March ’63) Falconer, Sara Deana (Allen ’00) Milford, Janet McLean ’56
(Hood ’50) Tannehill, Martha (Grenfell ’49) Hostettler
Debbie (Sartain) and Dan Paul
reside at 5880 Deborah Dr.,
North Ridgeville, OH 44039. She
is a manager at Walgreens.
1983
Bonnie L. Bowman is a litigation
paralegal for Fischer, Evans,
Robbins and Geiser, Ltd. She
resides at 4641 Guilford Ave.
N.W., Canton, OH 44709.
Eileen Thompson, Tina Riese, Miriam (Warburton Lillian (Bratcher ’59) Williams, Joyce (McConnell
’48) Wetzel
’63) Guilliam, Thelma (Tournay ’42) Slater
Joe and Sharon Leite reside
at 2041 Hawthorne Ave., Fort
Worth, TX 76110.
Douglas Moose resides at
720 Prospect Ave., Bristol, VA
24201.
1984
Patti (Beale) and Marty Aellig
reside at 5763 Bausch Rd.,
Galloway, OH 43119.
Ray Arnone resides at 419
Stephanie Cr., Wadsworth, OH
44281.
Wendy (Stroud) and Michael
Rihner reside at 440 Helios Ave.,
Metairie, LA 70005. She is an
associate professor of English
at Delgado Community College
and was recently nominated
for the 2009 Seymour Weiss
Excellence in Teaching Award.
Mary (Rogusky ’49) Regula, Amanda Crist ’01,
Thelma (Tournay ’42) Slater
Linda Mary March, Maureen (March ’02) Wise
Alumni Gather for Wellness
Three Mount Union graduates are members of Harbourtown Racquet Club in New
Bern, NC and were finalists in the annual Turkey Doubles Tennis Tournament on
November 13, 2009. Three other alumni joined together to participate in the Susan
G. Komen Race for the Cure in Cleveland.
Jim Salle resides at 2811
Westbreeze Dr., Hilliard, OH
43026.
1985
Jon “Roz” Rovniak is the market
manager of business interiors
at Staples.
Sue (Swanson ’62) Hartley, Bob Ramsey ’50 and
Sarah Ann (Dimit ’51) Ramsey
Kate Reeves ’03, Jessica Garrod ’03, Jessie
(Kihm ’03) Canavan
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ALUMNI spotlight
Vanita (Bauknight ’63)
Oelschlager
Mount Union College alumna Vanita D. (Bauknight
’63) Oelschlager has recently been elected into The
Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges’ (OFIC)
Hall of Excellence. The Hall honors alumni of member institutions of the OFIC whose lifetime achievements exemplify the traditions, ideals, strengths and
values of private higher education.
“Mrs. Oelschlager is a distinguished alumna, a member of our Board of Trustees for more than a decade,
distinguished author, philanthropist, and dedicated
volunteer to child advocacy programs and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society,” said Dr. Richard F. Giese, president of Mount Union College in Oelschlager’s
nomination letter. “(She) is a pillar of the greater Akron community. In addition to
founding and subsidizing the non-profit Oak Clinic for multiple sclerosis patients,
she has been a significant donor to Akron Children’s Hospital as well as to Mount
Union College and several other universities and health-related organizations. The
Mount Union College family is indeed very proud.”
Mindy Samay is the vice
president of corporate
communications at PNC.
1987
Kyla (Montgomery) Frautschy
resides at 3900 State Route 800
N.E., Dover, OH 44622.
Ted and Holli Majestic are the
parents of Jaret, 10. They reside
at 723 Pleasant Ave., Malvern,
OH 44644.
Donna (Bahnsen) and Ross
Wagner reside at 6394 Decorah
Ave., Oshkosh, WI 54902. She
is the category manager at
Wells Manufacturing and an
online instructor at Northwood
University.
1988
Joseph DiStefano is a pastor
at the Annunciation Cathedral
in Columbus, OH.
Oelschlager is co-owner of Oak Associates and has been a member of the Mount
Union College Board of Trustees since 1997. Bracy Hall, the College’s four-story
natural sciences facility was made possible through a lead gift from Oelschlager
and her husband, Jim.
Pippa Pierce resides at 45882
Gold Mine Dr., Temecula, CA
92592.
Other Mount Union alumni that have been inducted into the Hall include
Dr. Robert S. Kunkel Jr. ‘55, Congressman Ralph S. Regula ‘48, Dr. Dorothy Sisk
‘58 and Brian L. Stafford ‘69.
Jonathan Kessel and Jennifer
Weisend were married September
8, 2007. He is a physical therapist
at Summa Health System and
she is the director of corporate
operations at Aultman Health
Foundation.
Kenneth “Don” Grischow ’70
Kenneth Donald Grischow ’70 and his son
Scott Grischow, plan to complete their sixth
climb of “The Seven Summits” by taking on
Mount Everest in 2010.
1989
“Every time I start to feel like I can’t go on when we are climbing a peak I just look
over at him slogging away one step at a time and I think ‘if I feel this way right now I
cannot imagine how he feels with almost 30 more years under his belt,’” said Scott. “I
guess it all comes down to you really needing something or someone to inspire you
to do these types of adventures – and my inspiration just happens to be my dad.”
Don and Scott will begin their climb of Everest on or around April 2, 2010 and plan
to reach the top by mid-to-late May.
After climbing Everest in 2010 and the highest peak in Antarctica in 2011, Don and
Scott will be the first father-son duo to climb all seven summits.
For more information on Don and Scott’s expeditions and to follow along with their
progress on Everest, visit www.sevenin11.com.
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S a n d y ( S h e p a r d ) and Ed
Brisbin reside at 627 Marks
Rd., Brunswick, OH 44212.
She is employed by Health Aid
of Ohio.
Catherine Clizbe is an
inter vention specialist for
Louisville City Schools and
an adjunct professor at Walsh
University.
Kimberly (Taylor) and JP
Garchar announce the birth of
a daughter, Genevieve “Gigi,” on
January 26, 2009. They reside
at 6250 E. South Range Rd.,
Petersburg, OH 44454.
Jenny Grower resides at 1619
Jamestown Ct., Newark, OH
43055.
Richard Sharp is the manager of
inventory control at ATI Allvac.
1992
Michael Armstead can be
reached at P.O. Box 1586,
Massillon, OH 44648.
Brenda (Eungard) Hall was
recently promoted to senior
vice president and director
of field under writing and
information strategy at Selective
Insurance.
1993
Carol (Welling) and Jim Boltz
announce the birth of a son,
Weston, on January 20, 2009
who joins sibling Chase, 2.
“The Seven Summits,” as they are collectively
known, are the highest peaks on each of the
seven continents. Ranging from 7,310 feet to
29,035 feet in altitude, each peak possesses
unique and challenging attributes for both
professional and nonprofessional climbers.
Beginning the challenge in 2003, Don and
Scott have already climbed five of the seven
mountains – Kilmanjaro, Aconcagua, Elbrus,
Denali and Kosciuszko.
1991
Lisa (Ezure) and Tony Cha
announce the birth of a son,
Dylan Dae, on November 26,
2008. Tony is the vice president
of CB Richard Ellis Japan. They
reside at 1887-3 Kosuzumecho,
Totsukaku Yokohama, Japan.
Venit a (Carlo) and David
Prudenti announce the birth
of a son, Spencer Owen, on
March 12, 2009 who joins
sibling Morgan, 6.
Crista (Wilson) Sigrist is a
marketing representative
for Tuscarawas County Title
Company.
1990
Annalisa Zumbar resides at
1304 Plymouth Ave., Nashville,
TN 37216.
Karrie Pitzer is a confidential
assistant in the of fice of
science and technology policy
and executive office of the
president of the United States.
She resides at 509 Constitution
Ave. N.E. Apt. 2, Washington,
DC 20002.
Kelly (Hunter) and Doug Stine
announce the birth of a son,
Cadyn, on August 21, 2009 who
joins siblings Cody, 12, Kayleigh,
11, Cameron, 9 and Kassie, 6.
Doug is a masonry contractor
for Stine’s Masonry Ltd. Kelly
earned a master’s degree in
curriculum and instruction
from Mount Vernon Nazarene
University in May. They reside
at 4660 Stiving Rd., Shelby,
OH 44875.
Edina (Chmielarski) White
resides at 888 City Park Dr.
S.E., Atlanta, GA 30312.
1994
Rob Atwood resides at 1850
Mara Cir., Streetsboro, OH
44241.
Christine (Hackney) Boyd
earned a master of business
administration degree from
Lake Erie College in May of
2009.
Leslie (Bauman) and Steve
Burns are the parents of
Autumn, 13, Robin, 13, Austin,
7 and Mason, 3. Leslie is a
physical education teacher and
coach for Green Local Schools
and Steve is a firefighter and
paramedic for Central Fire
District and Medflight of Ohio.
They reside at 7746 North Apple
Creek Rd., Sterling, OH 44276.
Chintae “Chino” Chong resides
at 6721 Orchard Blvd., Parma
Heights, OH 44130.
Joe Chaddock is the assistant
superintendent for Perry Local
Schools.
Marcy DeWalt resides at 1011
Pinewood Cr., Lyndhurst,
OH 44124. She is the district
sales manager for Janssen
Pharmaceutica. She is the parent
of Clayton, 14.
Michele (Pisanello) and Jamie
Holdren announce the birth of
a son, Anthony, on February 11,
2009, who joins sibling Natalie, 4.
Michele is a medical technologist
at Riverside Methodist Hospital
and Jamie is a manager for
Nationwide. They reside at 743
Sanville Dr., Lewis Center, OH
43035.
Hoi Yan “Sandra” (Siu) and
Anthony Lam reside at 28453
Connick Pl., Saugus, CA 91355.
They are the parents of Andrea,
3 and Ashton, 1.
Megan Malinoski and John
Deppas were married June 5,
2008. She is a stylist and owner
of John David Salon. They reside
at 518 Pine St., Jamestown, NY
14701.
Mike Hallett resides at 20 W.
Crestview, Tiffin, OH 44883.
Matthew LaFount ain is a
principal at Hill, Barth and King,
LLC.
Erik Raeburn resides at 5994
Boulder Dr., Crawfordsville,
IN 47933.
Brian and Laurie Reali announce
the birth of a daughter, Megan
Bridget, on August 27, 2009
who joins siblings Brendan, 8,
Maura, 7 and Brady, 2.
Kendr a Wilson is a legal
assistant at The University of
Akron.
1995
Alfred “Al” Blazek announces
the birth of a son, Gregory
Raphael, on February 25, 2009
who joins siblings Paul, 7, Caleb,
5, Josiah, 4 and Xavier, 2.
Sheila (Karns) Gierek resides at
40 S. Hillcrest Dr., Germantown,
OH 45327.
Della Morris was recently
selected as the 2009
Correctional Education
Association Teacher of the Year.
She is a math teacher at Indian
River High School.
1997
Mark Bair is a kindergarten
through eighth grade music
teacher for Cleveland
Metropolitan School District.
Doug Brown is a PGA member
and assistant golf professional
at the Mayfield Sand Ridge Club
in South Euclid, OH.
Mar y (Boggs) and Richard
Crowley ’96 are the parents of
Aidan, 5 and Aine, 1. Richard
is a clinical research specialist
for Johnson and Johnson.
They reside at 616 Beverly Rd.,
Pittsburgh, PA 15243.
Robert and Gretchen Gash
reside at 430 Route 22 E.,
Bridgewater, NJ 08807. He
is employed by Johnson and
Johnson.
Dr. Kara Levri resides at 455 E.
Codd St., Tucson, AZ 85701.
Jorie (Gonnam) and Brian
Novacek announce the birth
of a daughter, Allison Parker,
on February 15, 2009. Jorie
is an investment accounting
supervisor at Erie Insurance
Group. They reside at 6040
Deerfield Dr., Fairview, PA
16415.
Kristin (Porter) and Chase
Burns announce the birth of
a son, Angus, on January 11,
2009. They can be reached at
P.O. Box 130, Anadarko, OK
73005.
Renee (Ash) Pulliam is vice
president of the proper ty
management division for
Waverton Associates, Inc.
Ayana (Green) Ringgold resides
at 6837 Douglas Ck., Plano,
TX 75023. She is a project
manager and business analyst
at JCPenney, Inc. She is the
parent of Kai, 3.
1996
Gina (Dominick) and Jason
Bannevich are the parents of
Dominick, 3 and Giavonna, 1.
Gina is the director of marketing
at Mount Union College. They
reside at 1308 21 st St. N.W.,
Canton, OH 44709.
Amy (Zuercher) and William
Bell announce the birth of a
son, Garrett Bennett, on July
12, 2009.
1998
Tiffany (Dutcher) and Edward
Argy are the parents of Avery,
4 and Ella, 2. Tif fany is a
pediatric hospice social worker
for Nationwide Children’s
Hospital.
R.J. Van Almen is the owner of
Portage Beverage. He resides
at 1421 Wisteria Ave. S.W.,
Hartville, OH 44646.
Toby Boyce was recently named
to the National Association
of REALTORS Professional
Development Committee for
2010. He is a realtor with Keller
Williams Consultants Realty.
Megan Cern is a clinical sales
representative for Intuitive
Surgical. She resides at 1527
N. Talman Ave. 2, Chicago, IL
60622.
Theresa (Hopper) and Rodney
Gearheart are the parents
of Jesse, 3 and Luke, 1. They
reside at 520 Kilbourne St.,
Bellevue, OH 44811.
Mar y Lou Hor wood and
Gregory Thewes were married
November 22, 2008. She is
the operations director for
Abeam Consulting USA and
he is a cost analyst and AP
manager of Agrana Fruit US.
They reside at 1663 Red Maple
Ct., Streetsboro, OH 44241.
Docia (Baxter ’93) and Frank
Grimm announce the birth of a
son, Caison, on June 1, 2009,
who joins siblings Christian,
10 and Caiden, 6. They reside
at 4166 Waynesburg Rd.,
Carrollton, OH 44615.
Kevin McQuillen resides at
500 Carr 177 Box 83 Suite P-2,
Bayamon, PR 00959.
Heather (White) and Chris
Ranalli announce the birth of a
daughter, London, on March 22,
2009 who joins sibling Dominic,
2.
Kimberly (Helwig) and Anthony
Stanislo are the parents of
Jonathan, 6, Sarah, 2 and
Caroline, 1.
Michael Smith is the strength
and conditioning coordinator
for the Houston Astros Baseball
Club. He resides at 93 E. Lincoln
Ave., Columbus, OH 43214.
Julie (Robinson) and Larry
Swartz announce the birth of
a daughter, Josephine Ella, on
February 20, 2009 who joins
sibling Owen, 5. They reside at
41 4th Ave., Berea, OH 44017.
Melissa (Johnson) and Paul
Timko announce the bir th
of a daughter, Emerson, on
January 29, 2009 who joins
sibling Carson, 3. They reside
at 4609 Oak Point Rd., Lorain,
OH 44053.
Amy (Sindyla) and Nathan
Tulenson announce the birth of
a son, Gabriel Christopher, on
July 18, 2009 who joins sibling
Nora, 2.
Becky Ugran and Ryan Foltz
were married July 19, 2008.
They are both teachers for Plain
Local School District. They
reside at 4339 21 st St. N.W.,
Canton, OH 44708.
Noah and Renee Harner reside
at 1355 W. 3rd Ave., Columbus,
OH 43212. He is a spor ts
coordinator for New Albany
Parks and Recreation.
Marcus Lambdin is a sales
manager at Summa Health
System.
director of public affairs and
marketing at Mount Union
College and Terry is a chemical
operator at Eliokem. He is the
father and she is the stepmother of Logan, 11. They reside
at 2438 Watson Ave., Alliance,
OH 44601.
Cathy (Gir ar d) and Ryan
Pendleton are the parents of
Ella, 4 and Clint, 2. Ryan is the
treasurer and chief financial
officer for Barber ton City
Schools. They reside at 848
Woodbridge Tr., Sagamore Hills,
OH 44067.
David Sartin is an offensive
line coach for Michigan Tech
University. He resides at 340
Navy, Hancock, MI 499302159.
M e l i s s a S m i t h and Terr y
Gardner were married May 15,
2009. Melissa is the executive
1999
Jesse Ashbrook resides at 4152
Leap Rd., Hilliard, OH 43026.
Carrie Clemens resides at 1535
Byron Ave. S.W., Massillon,
OH 44647. She is an account
manager at United Way of
Greater Stark County.
Brittney (Matejka) Golden is the
sales and catering manager at
The Club at Shadow Lakes in
Hopewell Township, PA near the
Pittsburgh Airport.
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Neily (Stouffer) and David
Greenlee announce the birth of
a son, Colton Robert, on June
9, 2009.
reside at 7042 Grand Prairie Dr.,
Colorado Springs, CO 80923.
Leannah (Willman) and Joshua
Hostetler announce the birth
of a son, Jacob Freeman, on
January 1, 2009.
Keith James is a software
i n te g r a t i o n e n g i n e e r fo r
PerkinElmer, Inc. He resides
at 6058 University Heights
Cir. N.W., North Canton, OH
44720.
Cara (Cordell) and Dr. Joel
Johnson are the parents of
Tate, 3 and Jack, 1. Cara is
a second grade teacher for
Wadsworth City Schools and
Joel is a chiropractor at Minorik
Chiropractic Center. They reside
at 170 Hillside Dr., Wadsworth,
OH 44281.
Johnna (Schrock) and Brandon
Keck announce the birth of a
son, Kaden, on July 16, 2009
who joins sibling Kyler, 4. Johnna
is a programmer analyst for
Burgess and Niple and Brandon
is an associate pastor at Medina
United Methodist Church.
They reside at 705 Shaker Dr.,
Medina, OH 44256.
Nichole (Huebner) and Richard
Lobdell ’96 announce the birth
of a son, Layne, on April 24,
2009. Nichole is a research
assistant at Vanderbilt University
and Richard is the owner of
Concrete Mystique Engraving.
They reside at 1022 Curdwood
Blvd., Nashville, TN 37216.
Jennifer (Mezak) and Brian
Mackert announce the birth of a
son, Braden “Brady” Alexander,
on February 12, 2009 who joins
sibling Addison, 2. Brian is
a financial advisor for UBS.
They reside at 9073 Aaron Ln.,
Olmsted Falls, OH 44138.
Meredith McKay and Robert
Jacobs reside at 11519 Rothbury
Square, Fairfax, VA 22030.
She is a senior international
programs specialist for NASA.
Alan Newman is a solutions
engineer for Fujitsu. He resides
at 4078 Silsby Rd., University
Heights, OH 44118.
Beth Sacksteder and Jason
LaClair were married July 3,
2009. Beth is a regional recruiter
for the University of Alabama and
Jason is a chief warrant officer in
the United States Army. They are
the parents of McKenna, 1. They
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Laurel (Nyerges) and Jordan
Samsonas are the parents
of Alexandra, 9 and Caleb, 1.
Laurel is a physical therapist
assistant and Jordan is a
teacher at Cuyahoga Valley
Christian Academy. They reside
at 9830 Broadway Dr., Chagrin
Falls, OH 44023.
Heather (Marsh) and Laurence
Vondrasek announce the birth
of a daughter, Samantha, on
April 16, 2008. Heather is a
business analyst at Walgreens.
They reside at 50 Woodlake
Blvd., Gurnee, IL 60031.
Eric and Jodee Weaver are the
parents of Ben, 4 and Kaitlynn,
2. They reside at 9086 Shelby St.
N.W., Massillon, OH 44646.
Donny Williams was recently
appointed to deputy assistant
secretary for congressional and
intergovernmental relations in
the Department of Housing
and Urban Development by
president Barack Obama. He
resides at 625 14th St. N.E. Apt.
B, Washington, DC 20002.
Sheri (Conn) and Andy Wolpert
announce the birth of a son,
Calvin, on April 3, 2009 who
joins sibling Trent, 2. Sheri is an
elementary physical education
teacher. They reside at 6038
Tara Hill Dr., Dublin, OH 43017.
2000
Charles “Chad” Adams is
employed by All For KIDZ, Inc.
Nicole (Pugh) Al-Amoudi is a
worker’s compensation clerk at
Genco Distribution, Inc.
Jennifer Alder and Justin
Wilhelm were married May
15, 2009. She is a high school
French teacher for Nordonia
Hills City School District and
he is a kindergarten teacher
for Medina City Schools.
They reside at 3390 Tyler Dr.,
Brunswick, OH 44212.
Jill (Hemminger) and Beau
Balderson announce the birth of
a daughter, Chloe Mae, on May
14, 2009 who joins sibling Eve
Manning, 2. Beau is a teacher
and the head football coach at
Jackson High School and Jill
is also a teacher. They reside
at 6435 Fordham Dr., Parma,
OH 44129.
Kimberly (Kordet) and Joe
Cerri announce the birth of a
daughter, Claire Lenore, on
April 27, 2009. Kimberly is a
technical lead for Within3.
Dr. Br yan Cicuto recently
completed general surgery
training at Penn State Milton
Hershey Medical Center and
accepted the burn surgery and
reconstruction fellowship at the
University of North Carolina –
Chapel Hill. He resides at 434
Cosgrove Ave., Chapel Hill,
NC 27514.
A m i e ( W i n z e n r e i d ) Cope
resides at 9441 Stratton Rd.,
Salem, OH 44460.
Marianne (Oyster) and Timm
Drexler announce the birth of
a daughter, Lauren Grace, on
June 3, 2009. Marianne earned
a master’s degree in education
from Capella University in
December of 2008. She is a
staff assistant at the Nicholas
School of the Environment at
Duke University.
Andrea (Doyle) and Chad
Gayhart announce the birth of
a son, Trevor, on July 24, 2009.
Andrea is a senior accountant
for Time Warner Cable and Chad
is a manager for Nationwide
Insurance.
David Kaufmann and Andrea
Raabe were married April 4,
2009. She is a fourth grade
teacher for Hilliard City Schools.
They reside at 2193 Jarrow Dr.,
Hilliard, OH 43026.
Carrie (Harsh) and Josh Lane
announce the birth of a son,
Colton, on February 13, 2009,
who joins sibling Ethan, 5. Carrie
is a gymnastics coach and Josh
is an operator for Don Wartco
Construction. They reside at
9880 Moulin Ave. N.E., Alliance,
OH 44601.
Becky (Taussig) and Troy
Lybarger announce the birth
of a daughter, Addison, on May
16, 2009.
Cara (Grisola) and Rob
McPherson ’98 announce the
birth of a daughter, Abigail, on
May 4, 2009 who joins sibling
Jack, 2. Cara is a high school
math teacher for Twinsburg City
Schools and Rob is employed by
M. F. Cachat Co.
Christopher Molek resides at
1409 Page Rd., Aurora, OH
44202.
Katy (Burnett) and Brian Perse
announce the birth of twins,
Lily and Tyler, on May 13, 2009.
Brian is a research innovations
coordinator of the Spine
Research Lab at Cleveland Clinic.
They reside at 2004 Edenhall Dr.,
Lyndhurst, OH 44124.
Marlene is an account executive
for Enterprise Car Sales.
Nicole (Hoover) and Steve
Kray announce the birth of a
daughter, Carly Ann, on May 11,
2009, who joins sibling Logan, 3.
They reside at 6160 Green Rd.,
Ashtabula, OH 44004.
Jennifer Martin and Br yan
E c h o l s ’ 0 3 were married
November 21, 2008. She is a
first grade teacher and cross
country and track coach for
Wadsworth City Schools and
Bryan is employed by Echols
Heating and Air Conditioning.
They reside at 526 High St.,
Wadsworth, OH 44281.
Dus ty (Wilson) and Josh
Timmons ’01 announce the birth
of a daughter, Payton Renee,
on March 20, 2009, who joins
sibling Cooper, 4.
Helena (Uber) and Darren
Wamble reside at 440 Landreth
Rd., Oneonta, AL 35121.
2001
Felicity Ashbrook-Watts and
Greg Watts announce the birth
of a daughter, Eliza Madeline, on
December 31, 2008 who joins
sibling Corbin Gregory, 3. They
reside at 2603 Cottington Cir.
N.W., North Canton, OH 44720.
Heather (Lewis) and Bob
Brumbaugh announce the birth
of a daughter, Bianca Blaine, on
August 27, 2009.
Brian and Julie Condit reside
at 235 S. Harmony St., Medina,
OH 44256. Brian is the principal
of Ella Canavan Elementary
School.
K. Nicole (Paktinat) and Joshua
Court reside at 3635 W. 128th
St., Cleveland, OH 44111. She
is the histocompatibility lab
supervisor at the Cleveland
Clinic and he is the manager of
Superlube and Brake.
Melissa (Wolper t) and Dr.
Shawn Eaton announce the
birth of a son, Grant, on April 30,
2009. Melissa earned a master’s
degree in French pedagogy
from Kent State University in
December of 2008 and is a
French teacher at Wadsworth
High School. They reside at
638 Ivywood Dr., Tallmadge,
OH 44278.
Marlene (Volk) Higginbotham
is the parent of Addison, 2.
Mindella (Bartlett) and Lee
Polzer announce the birth of
a daughter, Audriana Lynn,
on April 13, 2008. Mindella
is a fifth grade teacher and
Lee is an eighth grade teacher
for Madison Local Schools.
They reside at 7682 Travis Dr.,
Madison, OH 44057.
Leslie Schelin resides at 10
Contempra Cr., Tappan, NY
10983.
Elizabeth (Markwick) and
Dennis Siena announce the birth
of a son, Gavin, on February 12,
2009. Elizabeth is an executive
assistant for Baxter Healthcare.
They reside at 1039 Garfield
Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048.
Bryan Stevens resides at 318
Stockton Ridge, Cranberry
Township, PA 16066.
2002
Danielle (Saraceni) Akey is
a middle school guidance
counselor for Spartanburg
District 3 Schools. Her husband
Michael is the operational
manager for Alside Associated
Materials in Greenville, SC.
A l i s o n ( J o n e s ) and John
Anderson announce the birth
of a daughter, Emily Grace, on
ALUMNI spotlight
January 4, 2009. Alison is the
choir director for Euclid City
Schools. They reside at 119
Tallgrass Cr., Stow, OH 44224.
Nicholas Babic is a financial
advocate for Capital Planners.
Nicholas Becklof f is a
bioinformatics scientist for the
National Institute for Allergy
and Infectious Disease.
Nick and Tasha Gesacion reside
at 116 Ardmore Ave. Unit 4,
Ardmore, PA 19003. He is the
director of new media for the
Philadelphia 76ers.
Ana (Becker) Harden
earned a master’s degree in
social work from Cleveland
State University in April of
2009 and earned Chemical
Dependency Counselor
Assistant Certification by the
Ohio Chemical Dependency
Professionals Board. She is an
investigative social worker for
Medina County Job and Family
Services.
Holly (Coleman) Heikkinen
resides at 7593 Huntington Dr.,
Boardman, OH 44512.
Ryan McCamon and Teresa
Robert were married October
24, 2009. Members of the
wedding party included Kristi
(McCamon ’05) Valentine. Ryan
is a ninth grade U.S. history
teacher at Paint Branch High
School and Teresa is a nurse
educator for oncology and adult
surgery at Suburban Hospital.
Daniel C. Pugh resides at 439
Anna Maria Dr., Cranberry, PA
16066.
Dave ’59 and Marilyn (Hanson ’57) Henne
Mandy (Saepic) and Todd Rusher
‘01 announce the birth of a son,
Noah Christopher, on June 18,
2009 who joins sibling Jake, 3.
Dave Henne ‘59 and his wife, Marilyn (Hanson ’57), were Bible translators and
missionaries in Guatemala for more than 25 years for the Wycliffe International
Bible Translators. They promoted and participated in Bible translation movements
worldwide.
Cher yl (Wojtkiewicz)
Szczepanski resides at 23960
Noreen Dr., North Olmsted,
OH 44070.
2003
Sarah Bobco resides at 4168
W. 224th St., Fairview Park, OH
44126.
Morgan Cooper is an assistant
athletic trainer and lecturer
at Mount Union College. She
resides at 1201 Turnbury St.
Apt. I5, Alliance, OH 44601.
Michelle Dattilio-Smith and
Timothy Smith announce the birth
the son, Kaden, on December 28,
2008. They reside at 119 Callahan
Rd., Canfield, OH 44406.
Rob Graham and Emily Drach
were married August 2, 2008.
They announce the birth of a
daughter, Elle Charlotte, on
May 25, 2009 who joins sibling
Ryan, 8. Rob is a sergeant in the
United States Marine Corps.
They reside at 111 B Bay Dr.,
Surf City, NC 28445.
Libby (Wilson) and Corey
Guenther reside at 1009 S. 38th
Ave., Omaha, NE 68105.
Amber Hutchison and Jordan
Hunt ’02 were married September
6, 2008. Members of the wedding
party included Jessica Garrod,
Sarah Headley, Melissa (Dieter
’03) Johnson, Kate Reeves,
Todd Braden ’02, Christopher
Hunt and Ed Malone. Amber is a
senior management analyst and
Jordan is an associate director of
advancement.
Anna Jaggers and Alex Graham
were married June 27, 2009.
Anna is a teacher for Shelby
County Schools. They reside at
J a c k i e ( Wa i t e ) a n d J e f f
McQuate announce the birth
of a daughter, Olivia Paula, on
February 7, 2009. They reside at
8534 Mandell Dr., Macedonia,
OH 44056.
Charles Payne resides at 3303
Linden Rd. Apt. 511, Rocky
River, OH 44116.
Trista (Pennington) and Ronald
Powers ’03 reside at 2133
Jennifer St., Akron, OH 44313.
To watch a video that Lloyd Mackall ‘59 created about the Henne’s experience,
visit www.youtube.com/user/CoastalDigital#p/u/5/SpeATudFgvc.
Michael Gallina ’82
Michael Gallina ’82, superintendent of North
Canton City Schools, was recently awarded
the Ohio Superintendent Outstanding Performance Award for 2009 from the Martha Holden
Jennings Foundation.
“During the sixth grade in middle school I got
the urge to go into education,” said Gallina.
“My father was a teacher and I grew up around teaching families. The culture of
teaching was a part of my everyday life.”
Gallina grew up in Minerva, OH and had influential teachers in the local school district
that continuously reinforced that education was the field he wanted to pursue.
When it came time to start looking at college options, Gallina explained that he knew
he wanted to play baseball and pursue a degree in education. Those two factors led
him to both Mount Union and Kent State University. After various campus visits,
Gallina decided to further his education at Mount Union for a variety of reasons.
He also mentioned that both his mother and father graduated from Mount Union,
therefore “the encouragement was always present.”
“I loved the college and loved the campus,” he said. “There was a comfort zone
there by connection and I knew I could get a great amount of nurture in a place
that had a family-like feel to it.”
The four-year letterman in baseball earned a bachelor of arts degree in elementary
education and went on to begin his education career at Alliance City Schools from
1982 to 1983, where he taught learning disabilities at Stanton Middle School. He
went on to earn a master’s degree from Ashland University and spent the next
two decades in the Minerva Local School District as a teacher, coach, principal
and superintendant.
“I’ve always seen myself as a teacher and a coach,” explained Gallina. “But as I
started to get involved and work with individuals in leadership positions, I started
to see that any of those levels – teaching, coaching or administration – are about
strong leadership. I sensed a call to that and I felt that I had the learning skills that
were necessary.”
In the summer of 2004 he began his career as superintendent for North Canton
City Schools. Gallina was nominated for his most recent honor by North Canton
Board of Education President Nancy Marion.
“The best part of working in education everyday as a superintendent is when I’m
engaging with our students,” Gallina noted. “I enjoy working with our staff, our
students and their families.”
2414 Lake Garden Dr., Memphis,
TN 38134.
Jennifer Keurulainen resides at
7104 Ash Creek Hts. Unit 204,
Colorado Springs, CO 80909.
Kristin (Jakubchak) and Kory
Oslie announce the birth of a
daughter, Aubrey Grace, on
May 8, 2009. They reside at
1036 Sandusky St., Ashland,
OH 44805.
Holly Piatek and John White were
married April 4, 2009. Members
of the wedding party included
maid of honor Valerie (Brown
’02) Pedigo and bridesmaid
Lucinda Paxton. John is the fine
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arts coordinator and high school
teacher at Piedmont Community
Charter High School. Holly is
a seventh grade language arts
teacher for Piedmont Community
Charter School. They reside at
2603 Shaw Ave., Gastonia, NC
28054.
Ashley (Price) and Brandon
Livengood announce the birth
of a son, Hendrick, on January
14, 2009. Ashley is the vice
president and Brandon is the
president of Unleashed Ideas
Inc. They reside at 1503 20th St.
N.W., Canton, OH 44709.
Nathan Miker resides at 200
Driftwood Dr., Chesapeake,
VA 23320.
Rachael Moser was named
the New Hanover County
Outstanding Mathematics
Teacher 2007-2008. She resides
at 4113-303 Hearthside Dr.,
Wilmington, NC 28412.
Rachael (Mayfield) and
Shannon Price announce the
birth of a daughter, Julianna, on
April 28, 2009.
Stephanie (Ross) and William
Rychel ’01 reside at 5284
Hickory Dr., Lyndhurst, OH
44124.
William Peacock III is an account
executive at The Hoffman
Group. He resides at 22335
Lorain Rd. Apt. 3, Fairview Park,
OH 44126.
Emily Rich and Tony Doglio
were married April 25, 2009.
Emily is a senior consultant for
Booz Allen Hamilton and Tony is
a civil engineer for NASA.
44012. She is the partnership
activation specialist for the
Cleveland Cavaliers.
Jennifer (Lewis) and Troy
Warnock announce the birth of
a son, Caden Jeffery, on March
27, 2009. Jennifer is an athletic
trainer for Heath City Schools.
They reside at 122 N. Williams
St., Newark, OH 43055.
2005
Alicia Bishilany and Ryan
Schreiber ’04 were married
October 11, 2008. Members
of the wedding party included
C a s s a n d r a We b e r , A p r i l
Penrod, Amanda Buzzacco,
Jon Clouner, Justin Todd ’04,
Justin Strzalka ’04.
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Michelle (Griffin) Gwinn is a prekindergarten teacher at Jefferson
Elementary Center.
James Har t and Mandy
Manocchio ’06 were married
September 20, 2008. James is a
physical therapist at Lake West
Hospital and Mandy is an English
teacher at Mentor High School.
They reside at 1200 C Pinecrest
Pl., Willoughby, OH 44094.
Luke Latham resides at 252 S.E.
Kitching Cir., Stuart, FL 34994.
Lisa Geyer resides at 10247
Greenheath Dr., Parma Heights,
OH 44130.
J o s h u a L e a r n resides at
2146 Womack Gardens Rd.,
Effingham, SC 29541.
Sarah Freeman is the scientific
communications coordinator for
the National Institute of Health.
She resides at 5082 English
Terrace, Alexandria, VA 22304.
Emily Kobak is a client and
regional support specialist at
UpToDate, Inc.
Matthew Ferrel resides at
1501 Salway Ave. S.W., North
Canton, OH 44709.
Katherine Koch and Joseph
Bauer were married September
29, 2007. Katherine is a branch
operations support analyst for
JPMorgan Chase Bank. They
reside at 4602 Kriggsby Blvd.,
Hilliard, OH 43026.
1950s
Jennifer (Sweeney) and Jonathan
HarveyaretheparentsofMakayla,2.
They reside at 8863 Galecrest Dr.,
Maineville, OH 45039.
2004
Kelly Kiraly earned a master of
science degree in integrated
marketing communications
from West Virginia University
in May of 2009. She is the office
manager of Bur y Financial
Group. She resides at 63 Carter
Cir. 3, Boardman, OH 44512.
Aileen (Lasse’44) Cloonan:
[email protected]
Thomas J. Maxwell ’46:
[email protected]
Louise (King’46) Mitchell:
[email protected]
Rena (Scarletto) Thomas is an
registered nurse in the intensive
care unit at Banner Del Webb
Hospital. She resides at 11142
165th 117, Surprise, AZ 85388.
B r i a n W i l s o n passed the
certified public accountant
exam in May of 2009.
Stuar t Jackson earned a
master’s degree in corporate
environmental governance from
Hong Kong University. He is
an environmental scientist for
Dorson Environmental Agency.
He resides at 14 Howard Ave.
Unit 2, Norwalk, CT 06855.
1940s
Ryan Rimedio resides at 809
E. Wedgewood Dr., Muskegon,
MI 49445.
Jena (Valvoda) and Br yan
Rowell announce the birth of
a daughter, Isabella, on April
17, 2008. They reside at 2003
Skyline Dr. Apt. 5201, McKinney,
TX 75071.
Jennifer (Hoffman) Schuster
is the sales and marketing
coordinator for Elliot Davis.
She resides at 5008 Ravens Ct.,
Matthews, NC 28104.
William Sevchek is a store
manager of The Finish Line. He
resides at 131-A Sheffield Dr.,
Gahanna, OH 43230.
Elizabeth (Rondini) Sprogis
resides at 14330 Claridon-Troy
Rd., Burton, OH 44021.
Lindsay (Wise) and Jeffrey
Strauch ’05 reside at 183
Parsons Dr., Avon Lake, OH
Thomas and Jessica (Schneider)
Brockman announce the birth of
a daughter, Mackenzie Mae, on
May 5, 2009.
Amy (Rossler) and Gregory
D o m i n o r e s i d e a t 19 4 8
Cloverbrook Dr., Mineral
Ridge, OH 44440. Amy earned
a master’s degree in gifted
and talented education from
Youngstown State University
during the spring of 2009. She
is a seventh and eighth grade
science teacher for Lordstown
Local Schools and Gregory is a
high school special education
teacher for Jackson Milton
Local Schools.
Stephanie Foltz and Richie
Garrott were married October
18, 2009. They reside at 142 4th
St. N.E., New Philadelphia, OH
44663. Stephanie is a Spanish
teacher at Dover High School.
Mary Maul resides at 2980 Groff
Pl., Hilliard, OH 43026.
Kristi McCamon and Bryan
Valentine were married April 11,
2009. Members of the wedding
party included Ashlee Addair,
Jessie (Kihm ‘03) Canavan,
A m a n d a R yc h e l , L i n d s ey
(Buckel ‘06) Szymanski and Ryan
McCamon ‘02. Kristi is employed
by First Command Financial
Planning. Bryan is stationed
at Fort Benning, GA and is a
member of 3rd Battalion, 75th
Ranger Regiment in the US Army.
They reside at 6120 Goodwin Dr.,
Columbus GA 31909.
James D. Short ’51:
[email protected]
Carole (Kennuir’56) Van Abel:
[email protected]
Anne (Voight ’57) Wolf:
[email protected]
William Lee ’59:
[email protected]
1960s
Joel Beeghly ’64:
[email protected]
Yvonne “Bonnie” Bolitho’67:
[email protected]
Carolyn (Colapietro ’69) Hennon:
[email protected]
Mary Jane (Crooks ’69) Febonio:
[email protected]
Thomas Hill ’67:
[email protected]
Robert Hutton ’61:
[email protected]
Joyce (Simmons ’69) Ickes:
[email protected]
Bruce Johnston ’65:
[email protected]
Letha Jones’68:
[email protected]
Penelope (Zigmond ’64) Kell:
[email protected]
Margaret “Peggy” (Lawrason ’65)
Lamberton:
[email protected]
Rick Painting ’67:
[email protected]
Bonnie (McKee ’66) Patrick:
[email protected]
John Rhodes ’68:
[email protected]
Dale Sanford ’60:
[email protected]
Robert Sargent Jr. ’67:
b3pipefl[email protected]
Robert Wakeham ’68:
[email protected]
Beth (Johnson ’66) Walter:
[email protected]
1970s
Karen (Baskin ’75) Ammons:
[email protected]
Nancy (Ostrander ’77) Bloss:
[email protected]
Richard Button ’72:
[email protected]
Ellen (Huey ’79) Cassel:
[email protected]
Elizabeth (Zang ’75) Cramer:
[email protected]
Mary (McKelvy ’74) Demond:
[email protected]
Jeannie (Fizet ’73) Dieffenbaugher:
jmfi[email protected]
Brian Dorr ’70:
[email protected]
Ruth (Wallace ’70) Dorr:
[email protected]
Ron Folkwein ’72:
[email protected]
Kitty (Kent ’72) Goodright:
[email protected]
Rev. Ron Hall ’72:
[email protected]
Dr. Richard Halsey ’70:
[email protected]
Debbie (Kendig ’77) Heida:
[email protected]
Chuck Hogye ’76:
[email protected]
Gary Husel ’78:
[email protected]
Larry Kelley ’76:
[email protected]
Michiko (Masuda ’76) Kitayama:
[email protected]
Joyce (Soloweyko ’78) Lampp:
[email protected]
June Ann (Fursey ’70) Lee:
[email protected]
Tamara (Saunier ’78) Locke:
[email protected]
Len W. Mortensen ’74:
[email protected]
James “Jim” Ritchie Jr. ’73:
[email protected]
Tracy (Spriggs ’74) Ritchie:
[email protected]
Mark Schaefer ’79:
recessionproofi[email protected]
Bradley Shanks ’70:
[email protected]
Kimberley (Heflin ’76) Smiley:
[email protected]
James Ward ’74:
[email protected]
Sandy Wotring ’72:
[email protected]
1980s
Marty Aellig ’84:
[email protected]
Ray Arnone ’84:
[email protected]
Kyla (Montgomery ’87) Frautschy:
[email protected]
Jonathan French ’89:
[email protected]
Jennie Kendeigh ’81:
[email protected]
Jonathan Kessel ’89:
[email protected]
Dawn (Bennett ’83) Leavesley:
[email protected]
Joe Leite ’83:
[email protected]
Ted Majestic ’87:
[email protected]
James Manello ’81:
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Mary Beth (Reighart ’88) Manns:
[email protected]
Douglas Moose ’83:
[email protected]
Pippa Pierce ’88:
[email protected]
Venita (Carlo ’89) Prudenti:
[email protected]
Wendy (Stroud ’84) Rihner:
[email protected]
Jon “Roz” Rovniak ’85:
[email protected]
Mindy Samay ’86:
[email protected]
Debbie Sartain-Paul ’82:
[email protected]
Crista (Wilson ’89) Sigrist:
[email protected]
Donald Smith ’84:
[email protected]
John Stewart ’88:
[email protected]
Barb Thomas ’83:
[email protected]
Sherri (Thompson ’82) Tober:
[email protected]
Brad Urbon ’83:
[email protected]
Donna (Bahnsen’87) Wagner:
[email protected]
Scott Woolf ’86:
[email protected]
1990s
Tiffany (Dutcher ’98) Argy:
[email protected]
Mark Bair ’94:
[email protected]
Gina (Dominick ’96) Bannevich:
[email protected]
Sandy (Shepard) Brisbin:
[email protected]
Doug Brown ’97:
[email protected]
Kristin (Porter ’96) Burns:
[email protected]
ALUMNI e-mail
Leslie (Bauman ’94) Burns:
[email protected]
Megan Cern ’98:
[email protected]
Lisa (Ezure ’93) Cha:
[email protected]
Joe Chaddock ’95:
[email protected]
Lisa Chamberlin ’93:
[email protected]
Carrie Clemens ’99:
[email protected]
Catherine Clizbe ’91:
[email protected]
Mary (Boggs ’97) Crowley:
[email protected]
Megan (Malinoski ’95) Deppas:
[email protected]
Marcy DeWalt ’95:
[email protected]
Becky (Ugran ’98) Foltz:
[email protected]
Sarah (McFadden ’98) Fry:
[email protected]
Joseph Gallo ’99:
[email protected]
Kimberly “Kim” (Taylor ’91) Garchar:
[email protected]
Melissa (Smith ’98) Gardner:
[email protected]
Robert Gash ’97: [email protected]
Theresa (Hopper ’98) Gearheart:
[email protected]
Angela (Erb ’91) Gentile:
[email protected]
Ayana (Ringgold ’95) Green:
[email protected]
Frank Grimm ’97:
[email protected]
Jenny Grower ’91:
[email protected]
Brenda (Eungard ’92) Hall:
[email protected]
Noah Harner ’97:
[email protected]
Michele (Pisanello ’95) Holdren:
[email protected]
Marc Hollinger ’91:
[email protected]
Leannah (Willman’99) Hostetler:
[email protected]
Cara (Cordell ’99) Johnson:
[email protected]
Johnna (Schrock ’99) Keck:
[email protected]
Beth (Sacksteder ’99) LaClair:
[email protected]
Hoi Yan “Sandra” (Siu’95) Lam:
[email protected]
Nichole (Huebner ’99) Lobdell:
[email protected]
Ranetta Long ’99:
[email protected]
Jennifer (Mezak ’99) Mackert:
[email protected]
Louis Mahshie ’93:
[email protected]
Kevin McBride ’95:
[email protected]
Meredith McKay ’99:
[email protected]
Alan Newman ’99:
[email protected]
Jorie (Gonnam’94) Novacek:
[email protected]
Phil Nussdorfer ’92:
[email protected]
Cathy (Girard ’98) Pendleton:
[email protected]
Karrie Pitzer ’93:
[email protected]
Karen (Phillips ’93) Quillen:
[email protected]
Heather (White ’97) Ranalli:
[email protected]
Jennifer Reed ’92:
[email protected]
David Sartin ’98:
[email protected]
Richard Sharp ’91:
[email protected]
Michael Smith ’98:
[email protected]
Kimberly (Helwig ’97) Stanislo:
[email protected]
Kelly (Hunter ’93) Stine:
[email protected]
Julie (Robinson ’98) Swartz:
[email protected]
Mary Lou (Horwood ’98) Thewes:
[email protected]
Melissa (Johnson ’98) Timko:
[email protected]
Chris Tipton ’98:
[email protected]
Ben Utterback ’96:
[email protected]
R.J. Van Almen ’98:
[email protected]
Heather (Marsh ’99) Vondrasek:
[email protected]
Helena (Uber ’90) Wamble:
[email protected]
Eric Weaver ’99:
[email protected]
Donny Williams ’99:
[email protected]
Kendra Wilson ’94:
[email protected]
Brad Whitlatch ’96:
[email protected]
Sheri (Conn ’99) Wolpert:
[email protected]
2000s
Charles “Chad” Adams ’00:
[email protected]
Nicole (Pugh ’00) Al-Amoudi:
[email protected]
Lauren Alexander ’08:
[email protected]
Alison (Jones ’02) Anderson:
[email protected]
Alicia Atkins ’06:
[email protected]
Nicholas Babic ’02:
[email protected]
Kurtis Baldner ’07:
[email protected]
Katherine (Koch ’04) Bauer:
[email protected]
Nicholas Beckloff ’02:
[email protected]
Travis Beeson ’06:
[email protected]
Lindsay (Zampini ’06) Blair:
[email protected]
Erica Bland ’03:
[email protected]
David Bogner ’08:
[email protected]
Kyle Borkowski ’04:
[email protected]
Thomas Brockman ’05:
[email protected]
Heather Brubaker ’03:
[email protected]
Kimberly (Kordet ’00) Cerri:
[email protected]
Dr. Bryan Cicuto ’00:
[email protected]
Brian Condit ’01:
[email protected]
Morgan Cooper ’03:
[email protected]
Amie (Winzenreid’00) Cope:
[email protected]
K. Nicole (Paktinat ’01) Court:
[email protected]
Mary Elizabeth Crawford ’09:
[email protected]
Drew DeHart ’06:
[email protected]
Ashley Deka ’07:
[email protected]
Emily (Rich ’04) Doglio:
[email protected]
Amy (Rossler ’05) Domino:
[email protected]
Marianne (Oyster ’00) Drexler:
[email protected]
Amy Duffy ’08:
[email protected]
Danielle Eadon ’07:
[email protected]
Melissa (Wolpert ’01) Eaton:
[email protected]
Rebecca (Zink ’06) Eby:
[email protected]
Jennifer (Martin ’01) Echols:
[email protected]
Stephen Epple ’08:
[email protected]
Ryan Ellinwood ’06:
[email protected]
Becky Foltz ’00:
[email protected]
Katherine Fortney ’09:
[email protected]
Sarah Freeman ’05:
[email protected]
Katy (Yates ’01) Gable:
[email protected]
Stephanie (Foltz ’05) Garrott:
[email protected]
Chad Gayhart ’00:
[email protected]
Nick Gesacion ’02:
[email protected]
Lisa Geyer ’04:
[email protected]
Angelina Gingo ’09:
[email protected]
Anna (Jaggers ’03) Graham:
[email protected]
Rob Graham ’03:
[email protected]
Libby (Wilson ’03) Guenther:
[email protected]
Michelle (Griffin ’05) Gwinn:
[email protected]
Ana (Becker ’02) Harden:
[email protected]
Jordan Harmon ’06:
[email protected]
Jennifer Harris ’08: [email protected]
James Hart ’05: har
[email protected]
Jennifer (Sweeney ’05) Harvey:
[email protected]
Holly (Coleman ’02) Heikkinen:
[email protected]
Marlene (Volk ’01) Higginbotham:
[email protected]
Nikki (Jones’07) Jaskiewicz:
[email protected]
Christina (Robison’07) Jackson:
[email protected]
Chad Johnson ’07:
[email protected]
David Kaufmann ’00:
[email protected]
Jennifer Keurulainen ’03:
[email protected]
Chad Kimmel ’06:
[email protected]
Kelly Kiraly ’04:
[email protected]
Katharine Klinger ’04:
[email protected]
Stephen Klinger ’05:
[email protected]
Nicole (Hoover ’01) Kray:
[email protected]
Carrie (Harsh ’00) Lane:
[email protected]
Christa Lanning ’06:
[email protected]
Joshua Learn ’04:
[email protected]
Jennifer Likes ’07:
[email protected]
Ashley (Price ’04) Livengood:
[email protected]
Emily Loudon ’07:
[email protected]
Brad Ludwig ’07:
[email protected]
Becky (Taussig ’00) Lybarger:
[email protected]
Tom Manning ’06:
[email protected]
Sarah McFeely ’09:
[email protected]
Cara (Grisola ’00) McPherson:
[email protected]
Nathan Miker ’04:
[email protected]
Julie Miller ’08:
[email protected]
Keith Miller ’08:
[email protected]
Matthew Miller ’07:
[email protected]
Ryan Miller ’01:
[email protected]
Brittany Mirizio ’07:
[email protected]
Karen Moseley ’02:
[email protected]
Raechel (Wegener ’07) Morales:
[email protected]
Rachael Moser ’04:
[email protected]
Michael Mullally ’09:
[email protected]
Michelle Newman ’06:
[email protected]
Kristy (Croysdale ’06) Newton:
[email protected]
Rebecca (Lipely ’06) O’Neill:
[email protected]
Kristin (Jakubchak ’03) Oslie:
[email protected]
Charles Payne ’02:
[email protected]
William Peacock III ’04:
[email protected]
Sally Pellett ’06:
[email protected]
Katy (Burnett ’00) Perse:
[email protected]
Christina Power ’06:
[email protected]
Rachael (Mayfield ’03) Price:
[email protected]
Andrew Purdum ’02:
[email protected]
Melissa (Behr ’05) Ranallo:
[email protected]
Janelle (Spelich ’05) Ream:
[email protected]
Michelle (Marchand ’05) Rebholz:
[email protected]
Amanda (Chick ’06) Rettig:
[email protected]
Jena (Valvoda ’04) Rowell:
[email protected]
Kyle Ross ’06:
[email protected]
Stephanie Sapp ’09:
[email protected]
Sarah Sarka ’03:
[email protected]
Leslie Schelin ’01:
[email protected]
Alicia (Bishilany ’05) Schreiber:
[email protected]
Jennifer (Hoffman ’04) Schuster:
[email protected]
William Sevchek ’04:
[email protected]
Mackenzie Shay ’08:
[email protected]
Elizabeth (Markwick ’01) Siena:
[email protected]
Tim Smith ’07:
[email protected]
Michelle (Dattilio ’03) Smith:
[email protected]
Megan Smuckler ’09:
[email protected]
Jillian Stelzner ’08:
[email protected]
Lindsay (Wise ’04) Strauch:
[email protected]
Alicia Stromski ’02:
[email protected]
Cheryl (Wojtkiewicz’02) Szczepanski:
[email protected]
Christian Taylor ’08:
[email protected]
Rena (Scarletto’04) Thomas:
[email protected]
Juliann Tilger ’04:
[email protected]
Dusty (Wilson ’00) Timmons:
[email protected]
Jennifer (Reed ’06) Tress:
[email protected]
Helena Uber-Wamble ’00:
[email protected]
Jennifer (Lewis ’04) Warnock:
[email protected]
Felicity (Ashbrook ’01) Watts:
[email protected]
Tim Webb ’08:
[email protected]
Holly (Piatek ’03) White:
[email protected]
Jennifer (Alder ’00) Wilhelm:
[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.
Office of Alumni and College Activities
1972 Clark Ave. , Alliance, OH 44601
800) 992-6682, ext. 2030
[email protected] | www.muc.edu
Aine and Aidan Crowley
Daughter and son of Mary (Boggs ‘97) and Richard Crowley ’96
Emily Grace Anderson
Avery and Ella Argy
Daughter of Alison (Jones ‘02)
and John Anderson
Daughters of Tiffany (Dutcher ’98)
and Edward Argy
Daughter of Jill (Hemminger ‘02)
and Beau Balderson ‘02
Angus Burns
Son of Kristin (Porter ‘96)
and Chase Burns
Jesse and Luke
Gearheart
Sons of Theresa (Hopper ‘98)
and Rodney Gearheart
Chloe Mae Balderson
Giavonna Bannevich
Genevieve “Gigi” Garchar
Daughter of Gina (Dominick ‘96)
and Jason Bannevich
Daughter of Kimberly (Taylor ‘91)
and JP Garchar
Elle Graham
Ryan Graham
Daughter of Emily Drach
and Rob Graham ‘03
Son of Emily Drach
and Rob Graham ‘03
Jack and Abigail
McPherson
Tate and Jack Johnson
Colton Lane
Hendrick Livengood
Braden “Brady” Mackert
Sons of Cara (Cordell ‘99)
and Dr. Joel Johnson ‘99
Son of Carrie (Harsh ’00)
and Josh Lane
Son of Ashley (Price ’04)
and Brandon Livengood
Son of Jennifer (Mezak ‘99)
and Brian Mackert
Daughter and son of Cara (Grisola
‘00) and Rob McPherson ’98
Tyler and Lily Perse
Audriana Lynn Polzer
Caleb Samsonas
Daughter and son of Katy
(Burnett ‘00) and Brian Perse
Payton Renee Timmons
Chase Wicinski
Daughter of Mindella (Bartlett)
and Lee Polzer
Son of Laurel (Nyerges ‘99)
and Jordan Samsonas
Daughter of Dusty (Wilson ‘00)
and Josh Timmons ’01
Son of Melissa (Reighart ‘95)
and Timothy Wicinski
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Melissa (Behr) and Sam Ranallo
’06 reside at 13417 Binnaway Rd.,
Huntersville, NC 28078.
Russo, Eric Datko and Kinsey
McInturf ’07.
Ryan Ellinwood resides at 655
Fairwood Dr., Tallmadge, OH
44278.
Janelle (Spelich) and David Ream
announce the birth of a daughter,
Cameron Sophia, on April 3, 2009.
Chrystal Farmer resides at 6100
Royalwood Rd., North Royalton,
OH 44133.
Michelle (Marchand) and Ryan
Rebholz ’04 reside at 126 E.
Chestnut St. Apt. 201, Nazareth,
PA 18064. She is the Greek life
coordinator at Lehigh University.
Jennifer Farrell resides at 926
Lotus Vista Dr. 201, Altamonte
Springs, FL 32714.
Becky Tinney and Tom Truelson
Jr. ’03 were married May 3, 2008.
Members of the wedding party
included Jason Richards ’02,
Keith Solar ’02, Brandon Slater
’04, Jeff Truelson, Kelli Fulton ’09,
Kelly Fullerman, Alana Kady and
Jennifer LaManna.
Amanda Chick and Joseph
R e t t i g ’ 0 8 we re m a r r i e d
December 27, 2008. They reside
at 4487 Bascule Bridge Dr. Apt.
417, Beavercreek, OH 45440.
R a c h e l Te r o n a n d D i n o
DeGirolamo were married
August 1, 2009. She is a
producer for WEWS News
Channel 5 in Cleveland.
Kristy Croysdale and Kevin
Newton were married June
27, 2009. They reside at 7826A Davinci Ln., Charlotte, NC
28226.
Travis Beeson and Melissa Walker
were married July 25, 2009. They
reside at 3475-3B Forestdale Dr.,
Burlington, NC 27215.
Drew DeHart recently earned
a master of science degree in
sport management marketing
from California University and
he is an account executive
of sales and marketing for
Louisiana State University. He
resides at 6929 Commerce Cir.
4115, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.
Rebecca (Zink) and Joseph Eby
’04 reside at 561 E. Northview
Ave. Apt. 2, McPherson, KS
67460. Rebecca is pursuing a
master of public administration
degree with concentrations in
public finance and city and county
management from Wichita State
University. Joseph is the head
cross country and track coach
at McPherson College.
Tom Manning is employed by
the University of Toledo. He
resides at 1636 Twin Oaks Dr.,
Toledo, OH 43615.
Michelle Newman resides at
7980 Truman Tr., Reynoldsburg,
OH 43068.
Sally Pellett is the head athletic
trainer and health teacher at
GlenOak High School.
Kyle Ross earned a master’s
degree in healthcare
a d m i n i s t r a t i o n f ro m T h e
University of Illinois-Chicago
School of Public Health in May
of 2009. He was recently named
the 2009 postgraduate fellow
for The American College of
Healthcare Executives. He
Justin Marx resides at 3793
Fairway Park Dr. Apt. 203,
Copley, OH 44321.
Matthew Miller and Megan
Arnold were married October
11, 2008. He is a programmer
and analyst for The Supreme
Court of Ohio. They reside at
4699 Grandover Dr., Columbus,
OH 43207.
Raechel (Wegener) and Cpl.
Ryan Morales reside at 47-436
Hui Iwa St. B, Kaneohe, HI
96744.
Christa Lanning resides at
1114 South Carolina Ave. S.E.,
Washington, DC 20003.
Rebecca Lipely and Shawn
O’Neill Jr. were married July
19, 2008. Rebecca is an eighth
grade science teacher at
Alliance Middle School and
Shawn is a specialist in the
National Guard. They announce
the birth of a daughter, Shaelyn
Michelle, on December 18,
2008. They reside at 2705 Shunk
Ave., Alliance, OH 44601.
Lombard School District 44.
Brittany Mirizio resides at 5200
Seacroft Rd., Charlotte, NC
28210.
Chad Kimmel earned a master of
science degree in bioinformatics
from the University of Pittsburgh.
He is currently pursuing a
doctoral degree at the University
of Pittsburgh.
Alicia Atkins earned a master’s
degree in social work from the
University of Pittsburgh in April
of 2009 and she is a psychiatric
social worker for the Western
Psychiatric Institute and Clinic.
Elizabeth Bonanno and Chad
Hawks were married July 25,
2009. Members of the wedding
party included Leslie (Aker)
Garrity, Sarah (Webb) Foote,
Sarah (Powell) Sears, Dan Sears
’05, Matt Volk, Brad Wilk, Nick
Keno Sultan resides at 1000 7th
St. N.E., Canton, OH 44704.
Jordan Harmon resides at 4024
Charter Oak Way, Columbus,
OH 43219.
Kimberly Cox and Brian Weick
’07 were married June 7, 2008.
She is a safety assistant for
the Kenan Advantage Group.
He earned a master of science
degree in accountancy from
the University of Akron in 2008
and is an auditor for Price
Waterhouse Coopers, LLP.
2006
resides at 3442 North Elaine
Pl. FD, Chicago, IL 60657.
2008
2007
Kurtis and Christy Baldner
reside at 5581 Lantos Rd.,
Dublin, OH 43016.
Ashley Deka resides at 1660
Peachtree St. Apt. 5203, Atlanta,
GA 30309.
Lauren Alexander is a
psychological trainee at the
Center for Psychological
Studies at Nova Southeastern
University.
Anthony DeRiggi resides at 701
Dewberry Rd., Monroeville, PA
15146.
Antonietta Gonzalez-Collins is
a news reporter for Univision
Channel 48 and Fox 2. She
resides at 816 Travis St. Apt.
C28, Mission, TX 78573.
Stephen Epple is the marketing
communications information
technology coordinator at
Rockwell Automation. He
resides at 3169 Meadowbrook
Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH
44118.
Eric Gorman resides at 1237
Avondale Ln., West Palm Beach,
FL 33909.
Samantha Fish resides at 6517
Tower Dr. Apt. 104, Alexandria,
VA 22306.
Christina (Robison) Jackson
resides at 62 Pembroke Rd.,
Fairlawn, OH 44333.
Kevin McBride resides at 26285
Hartley Rd., Beloit, OH 44609.
N i k k i ( J o n e s ) and Br yan
Jaskiewicz reside at 1521
Sherman St., Cheswick, PA
15024. She is a recruiter for
CVS Caremark and he is a
customer service engineer at
Chromalox, Inc.
Chad Johnson resides at 7093
Village Dr., Mentor, OH 44060.
Emily Loudon is the director of
campus life at King College. She
resides at 605 Redstone Dr. 4,
Bristol, TN 37620.
Brad Ludwig is an account
executive for Lehigh Valley
Iron Pigs. He resides at 256
A S. Levan St., Allentown, PA
18102.
Lindsey (Sassa ’06) and Andrew
Mangus reside at 2889 Amli
Dr. 428, Aurora, IL 60502. She
is a kindergarten teacher for
Keith Miller is a graduate
student at the University of
North Carolina. He resides at
628-A Hibbard Dr., Chapel Hill,
NC 27514.
Mackenzie Shay is a high school
English teacher for Mayfield
City Schools.
Jillian Stelzner resides at
Garnisonsvagen 20, Linkoping,
Sweden 58230.
Michael Vince resides at 420
W. Surf St. Apt. 502, Chicago,
IL 60657.
2009
Mary Elizabeth Crawford is a
fifth grade language arts and
social studies teacher for West
Branch Local Schools. She
resides at 6841 Tippecanoe Rd.,
Canfield, OH 44406.
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Katherine Fortney is an events
coordinator for Magnificent
Milestones. She resides at One
East Scott Apt. 1412, Chicago,
IL 60610.
Adam Gingrich is a marketing
assistant at Lauren International,
Inc.
Emily Guerra resides at 874
Crosstree Ln., Sandusky, OH
44870.
Callie Livengood is the assistant
director of public affairs at
Mount Union College.
Daniel Lopez Jr. resides at 1113
N. Main St., North Canton, OH
44720.
Stephanie Sapp is a call
representative for Nationwide
Bank. She resides at 2220
Country Corner Dr. Apt. A,
Columbus, OH 43220.
Megan Smuckler resides at 368
Jefferson Ave. Apt. G, Brooklyn,
NY 11221.
DEATHS
1933
Katherine (Persons) Mulvanny
of College Hill, OH died June
8, 2009.
1934
Gwendolyn (Hufler) Clevenger
of Canton, OH died March 22,
2009.
Gertrude (Holdredge) Crawford
of Geneva, OH died October 16,
2009.
1935
F. Margaret (McLain) Blosser
of Bergholz, OH died April
18, 2008. She was a retired
supervisor of the Carroll County
Elementary Schools.
Ralph McBane of Bergholz, OH
died September 7, 2009. As a
student at Mount Union, Ralph
was a member of the football,
basketball and track teams.
He also served as president
of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
He was employed by McBane
I n s u r a n c e a n d Fi n a n c i a l
Services, Inc. He also served
as an active director of Bergholz
S t a te B a n k a n d C i t i z e n s
Banking Company, which
became Citizens Bankshares,
Inc in 1972.
Susan (McAlpine) Potosky of
North Huntingdon, PA died
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September 1, 2009. She was
a retired school teacher for
Yough, Sewickley Township and
Norwin School Districts.
Ruth (Llyod) Short of Marietta,
OH died June 28, 2009. She
was employed by Standard Oil
of Ohio.
1936
Martha (Hardesty) Lehnis of
Sebring, OH died September
28, 2009.
1938
Pauline (Myers) Chagnot of
Miner va, OH died July 10,
2009. She taught in Alliance
and Lorain for 10 years.
Arthur M. Evans of Vienna, OH
died March 30, 2009.
Betty (Goodnough) Morton of
Canton, OH died September 1,
2009. She was a teacher at East
Canton High School and in the
Orrville City School system.
Charles Seitz of Bloomfield, CT
died May 18, 2009.
1940
Wade McGhee of Pompano
Beach, FL died July 23, 2009.
Ruth (Newell) Newman of
Mansfield, OH died September
5, 2009. She is survived by her
husband, Dr. William Newman
’40.
Ruth (Leonard) Schafer of
Columbus, OH died November
7, 2009.
1941
Devona (Jackson) Gamble of
Key Largo, FL died October
19, 2009.
Robert R. Hunter Sr. of Alliance,
OH died July 14, 2009. He
graduated in 1950 from the
William McKinley School of Law
and was a partner and attorney
at Hunter and Hunter Attorneys
at Law in Alliance for more than
50 years.
Dr. Stanley Lutz Jr. of Papillion,
NE died July 7, 2009. While a
student at Mount Union, he
was a member of Phi Kappa
Tau fraternity. He earned a
master of public health degree
from Johns Hopkins University
and a medical degree from the
University of St. Louis Medical
School. He spent his medical
career as an officer in the Air
Force. He is survived by his wife
Catherine (Sheatsley ’43) Lutz.
Jane (Delitsch) Ostrom of
Newfane, NY died March 26,
2009.
1942
John Beazle of Aurora, OH died
May 23, 2009. He retired after
37 years as vice president with
Ohio Bell Telephone Company.
Charles Ritz of Canton, OH died
March 21, 2009.
Laura (Heck) Smith of
Cuyahoga, OH died June 6,
2009. She is survived by her
husband, Walter Smith ’47.
1943
Robert Hirst of Louisville, OH
died June 21, 2009.
Yvonne (Desautels) Welch
of Alliance died on March 29,
2009. She taught at Regina
Coeli Catholic School for more
than 40 years.
1944
Evel yn M. MacBur ney of
Howland, OH died May 2, 2009.
She was a member of Alpha
Chi Omega Sorority. She was
also a retired junior high school
English teacher in the Warren
City School District.
Wooster City School District.
He retired from the U.S. Postal
Service after 213 years. He is
survived by his wife Frances
(McKarns ‘42) Freshley.
Kenneth Snode of Alliance,
OH died July 8, 2009. He was
instrumental in converting his
family farm into Tannenhauf
Golf Club. He was the owner
and general manager of the golf
club for many years.
Nancy (Smith) Woodcock of
Orange, MA died May 31, 2009.
She was employed by Mahar
Regional School.
1948
Dorothy Fleak of Hudson, OH
died September 9, 2009. She
was a retired librarian.
Jean (Weaver) Gwin of Alliance,
OH died July 24, 2009. She was
a member of Alpha Xi Delta
sorority. She was employed at
Alliance Community Hospital
until her retirement in 1986.
Max Hostetler of Canton, OH
died on May 29, 2009. He was
a member of the Sigma Nu
Fraternity. He served in the
Army Air Corps during World
War II. He retired from the Stark
County Board of Education. He
is survived by his wife, Martha.
D. Jean (Madison) Krahling of
Alliance, OH died May 30, 2009.
She was an elementary teacher
for Alliance City School District
until her retirement in 1984.
Margaret (Duff) Kollmorgan
of Bradenton, FL died April 5,
2009. She earned a master’s
degree in librar y science
from Case Western Reserve
University and was a librarian
for many years in Warren and
Youngstown.
1946
1949
1945
Charles F. Adam Jr. of Aiken, SC
died May 17, 2009. He earned
a doctor of podiatric medicine
degree from the Ohio College
of Podiatry in Cleveland. He is
survived by his wife Ruth.
Abbie (Jacobs) Charters died
March 23, 2009.
1947
Elizabeth (Boyd) Flood of
Sebring, OH died September
16, 2009.
Wilson Freshley of Wooster,
OH died June 18, 2009. He
earned a master’s degree in
school administration from
the University of Wisconsin.
Following graduation, he taught
for six year in Columbiana
County and eight years in
She took graduate courses in
English and sociology at The
Ohio State University. Her civic
mindedness and pacifism took
root in college and flourished
through civil rights activity with
CORE, desegregating diners,
casework at the Travelers Aid
Society and campaigning for
Democratic political candidates.
For more information, visit
alumni.muc.edu.
Mar tha (Orr) Brown of
Steubenville, OH died on April
27, 2009. She was a member
of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. She
was a high school teacher for
over 35 years.
M. Louise (Irish) Edwards
of Alliance, OH died July 26,
2009.
Laura (Rankin) Paul of Dunkirk,
NY died October 11, 2009.
As a student at Mount Union,
Laura had a mentorship with
the famous and reclusive British
Poet, Ralph Hodgson. She was
introduced to Hodgson by
English professors, Dr. Eric
and Mar y Eckler. Over the
course of her time at Mount
Union, Laura became ver y
interested in writing poetry.
1950
Lt. Col. William L. Adkins of
Clarksville, TN died on April
24, 2009. He earned a master’s
degree in hospital administration
from Washington University
in 1962. He was an assistant
administrator at Providence
Hospital.
William Dawson of Petosky, MI
died June 21, 2009.
1952
Paul Aldenderfer of Charleston,
SC died May 29, 2009. He
earned master and doctoral
degrees in microbiology from
The Ohio State University. Over
the years, he was an assistant
professor at The Ohio State
University, employed at Pfizer
Inc., Princeton Labs, Frederick
Cancer Research Center, Litton
Bionetics and the Medical
University of South Carolina.
Richard DeLamatre of Huron,
OH died on April 21, 2009. He
graduated from The Ohio State
University School of Law and
had his own practice in Huron
from 1956 until 2008. He is
survived by his wife, Dorothy.
1953
Lloyd D. Infield of Canton, OH
died on April 10, 2009. He was
a Navy veteran of World War
II and worked at Ford Motor
Company where he was a senior
mechanical engineer. He is
survived by his wife, Jean.
ALUMNI gatherings
Marilyn F. (Morris) Lathrop of
Medina, OH died May 26, 2009.
She was a member of Alpha
Delta Pi Sorority. She earned
a master’s degree in education
from Kent State University
and was a reading teacher in
Medina.
David Mathie of North Canton,
OH died October 12, 2009.
1955
C. Allen Colley of Cape Coral,
FL died August 29, 2009. He was
a California state certificated
contractor for 30 years.
Rev. Dr. L. Edward Durbin of
Westfield, NY died on April 12,
2009. He is survived by his wife,
Lucinda.
Bert Federici of Waverly, OH
died November 7, 2009. He
was a Lincoln Mercury dealer in
Chillicothe, OH. He is survived
by his wife, Linda (Young ’57)
Federici.
1956
John P. Van Abel of North
Canton, OH died November
7, 2009. He earned a juris
doctorate degree from The
Ohio State University College
of Law in 1959. In May of 1959,
he joined Amerman, Burt and
Jones, which later became
Buckingham, Doolittle and
Burroughs. He was honored in
May of 2009 by the American
Bar Association for 50 years
of continuous practice. He was
chairman of the Kent State
University Advisory Board and
was on the Advisory Board at
Mount Union College. He was
also a past president of the
Canton Museum of Art. He is
survived by his wife, Carole
(Kenmuir) Van Abel.
1957
Charles Stock of Jefferson City,
MO died August 22, 2009. He
was employed as a geologist
for Eagle-Picher, New Jersey
Zinc Company and Missouri
Department of Transportation.
1958
Frederick Cobb of Englewood,
FL died April 5, 2009. He was
a member of the Phi Kappa
Tau Fraternity. He was a career
banker and served as president
of three banks. He is survived by
his wife, Saundra.
John Telesca of Akron, OH died
March 28, 2009.
1959
Sue (Risher) King of Crete, IL
died April 22, 2009.
1960
William Caples of Massillon,
OH died October 28, 2009.
D r. Wa r r e n V. K i n d i g of
Wayne, ME died on March 31,
2009. He earned a medical
degree at Western Reserve
University School of Medicine
in Cleveland. He joined The
Pathology Associates in 1972
and was an active partner for
35 years. He primarily served
the Augusta hospitals. He is
survived by his wife Linda.
1961
Arlene Kagner of Longboat
Key, FL died June 9, 2009. After
earning a bachelor of science
degree in chemistry from Mount
Union , she went on to earn a
doctorate of medicine at the
University of Cincinnati College
of Medicine. She planned to
pursue a career in medical
research, but she eventually
directed her studies towards the
active practice of medicine. She
did her internship and residency
at Good Samaritan Hospital
and later established the
Hemodialysis Unit there. She
entered the private practice of
internal medicine and assisted in
the training of incoming interns
and residents. Advancing
through various committees,
she chaired the Department of
Internal Medicine and in 1994
became the first female chief
of staff at Good Samaritan.
She retired from active practice
in 1999. She served on the
Mount Union College Board of
Trustees from 1984 to 1992.
1963
Dr. John T. Kinsey of Alliance,
OH died on May 26, 2009. He
was a member of the Phi Kappa
Tau Fraternity. He earned a
doctoral degree in optometry
from Pacific University in
Oregon.
1964
J. Robert Lamberton Jr. of
Rochester, NY died December
22, 2006. He was employed for
nearly 30 years at Xerox. He is
survived by his wife Margaret
“Peg” (Lawrason ’65), daughter
Susan, son Jeffery and his wife
Christy and two grandchildren.
1973
Michael Gerber of Baltic, OH
died July 3, 2009. He was the
president and general manager
of Gerber and Sons, Inc.
Janice (Haughton) Stitz of
Perry, OH died May 13, 2009.
She was a mathematics teacher
at Edison Junior High School
and an adjunct professor at
Kent State University.
Class of 1939 Gathering
Pictured (l-r): Richard James Jr. ’39, Anne (Wursthorn ’39)
Brown, Gladstone Brown’39, Helen Hazen and Thomas Hazen
’39
1979
Thomas Turkal of Jackson, OH
died March 18, 2009. He earned
a master of administration from
the University of Akron. Most of
his 29 years in education was
spent at Jackson High School
and Washington High School.
He taught science and physics
and was an adjunct professor at
Walsh University.
Friends
Norma Bader of Alliance died
April 12, 2009. She was the
housemother for Alpha Xi Delta
Sorority for many years.
Wesley Herr of Youngstown
died on March 22, 2009. He was
employed by the Panama Canal
Company and served in the U.S.
Navy in World War II.
McCamon-Valentine Wedding
Front row (l-r): Joel Szymanski ‘06, Jessie (Kihm ‘03) Canavan,
Lindsey (Buckel ‘06) Szymanski, Nancy (Orwick ‘76) McCamon,
Kristi (McCamon ‘05) Valentine, Ashlee Addair ‘05, Amanda
Rychel ‘05 and Nickie (Nicholson ‘45) Orwick
Back row (l-r): Phil Orwick ‘71, Michele (Zamagias ‘81) Valentine,
Brad Lane ‘08, Wes Baird ‘05, JR Rodkey ‘05, Brooke Linsley
‘09, Ryan McCamon ‘02, Drew Canavan ‘00, Lynn (McMillan
‘76) Linsley , Carl Orwick ‘42, Cathi (Hunter ‘76) Friend, Gary
McCamon ‘75 and Karen (Sarff ‘76) Johnson
Richard D. Holtz of Jackson, MI
died June 3, 2009. He served
as chair of the Department of
Economics, Accounting and
Business Administration at
Mount Union and was also
named Great Teacher in 1983.
Frederick Krum died March
2, 2009.
Jerrold Lockshin of Canton died
July 2, 2009.
Abbie (Jacobs) Myers of Mentor
died March 23, 2009.
Norma Lee (Mullett) Teeple of
Alliance died on April 29, 2009.
Kaufmann Wedding
Linda Thompson of Warren died
March 23, 2009.
Front row (l-r): Kristina Kaufmann ’03, Andrea (Raabe) Kaufmann
and David Kaufmann ‘00
Pat Walker of Minerva died July
14, 2009.
Back row (l-r): Patrick Kolozvary ‘00, Michael McDonald ’01,
Deidre (Philpott ‘01) McDonald, Eddis Singleton ’04, Rob Lias
‘00, Nick Workinger ‘00, former Mount Union Swim Coach
Kathie Lavery, Todd Frank ‘00, Tyrone Jimmison ‘02, and Sarah
Frank ’06
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Mount Union College
Financial Summary
2008-09 Fiscal Year
Mount Union College Financial Summary
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2009 was a tumultuous one
across various industries. At Mount Union College, despite a
significant decline in the value of our investments, we had a very
good operating year.
The fall of 2008 provided us with a significant incoming class of
720 students, raising our overall full-time enrollment to a record
2,135 students. Since to more than 80 percent of our operating
revenues come from tuition, fees, room and board, the College
saw a significant increase in unrestricted revenues, up nearly 9
percent to $49.2 million, as outlined in our Statement of Activities.
Operating expenses, at $47.9 million were up nearly 8 percent,
with the significant increase due to start-up costs to put our
physician assistant program in place. In addition, with the new
apartment style housing, operating revenues and expenses in
auxiliary operations were up significantly over 2007-08.
As shown in our statement of financial position, investments in
endowment had a very difficult year, with a market loss of approximately 15 percent. Despite that drop in investments, the College
actually performed equal to or better than many of its competitors,
as every major investment class had a difficult 12 months. Overall
assets fell approximately $20 million to a total of $237.8 million
at June 30, 2009. With the significant expansion of the campus
due to the construction of the McPherson Academic and Athletic
Complex and the Gartner Welcome Center, property and equipment grew by $11 million. Cash was reduced by approximately $5
million, as previous years’ cash gifts toward the funding of those
projects were used to complete construction. Liabilities, at $41.8
million, were up slightly over 2007-08, but long-term debt, at $27.4
million, remains low relative to assets.
At fiscal year end, the College’s overall endowment, including
investments, trusts and other categories, totaled $109.5 million.
The Gartner Welcome Center opened in October of 2009. It houses the
offices of admission and student financial services and provides a homey,
stand-alone environment. to welcome visitors to Mount Union.
The McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex (MAAC) is a state-of-the-art multipurpose complex.
In 2009-10, we welcomed a new record of full-time students, at
2,148, and have attempted to be very conservative on our operating
planning during the difficult economic conditions. We will complete
the aforementioned construction projects and will embark on the
renovation of Wilson Hall to house our Department of Economics,
Accounting and Business Administration, as well as our new Department of Engineering.
Net Assets
$230 million
$222.2
Endowment
$150 million
$216.7
$220 million
$140 million
$210 million
$200 million
$143.8
$130 million
$197.9
$195.8
$132.8
$120 million
$190 million
$110 million
$180 million
$100 million
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
$130.2
$109.5
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
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Statements of
Activities
Year Ended June 30, 2009
Unrestricted
Revenue, gains and other support
Educational and general
Student tuition and fees
Less financial aid
Net student tuition and fees
Gift and private grants
Investment return designated for operations
Change in value of split-interest agreements
Other income
$ 47,653,067
(19,641,692)
Temporarily
Restricted
$
——
——
Permanently
Restricted
$
Total
——
——
$ 47,653,067
(19,641,692)
28,011,375
2,140,108
5,531,502
——
486,475
——
1,623,649
——
(827,222)
——
——
909,778
——
(1,841,182)
——
28,011,375
4,673,535
5,531,502
(2,668,404)
486,475
Total educational and general revenue
Auxiliary enterprises
Net assets released from restrictions
36,169,460
11,962,114
1,115,012
796,427
——
(1,115,012)
(931,404)
——
——
36,034,483
11,962,114
0
Total revenue, gains and other support
49,246,586
(318,585)
(931,404)
47,996,597
13,658,117
2,994,986
5,890,475
6,252,350
8,074,234
3,258,242
——
——
——
——
——
——
——
——
——
——
——
——
13,658,117
2,994,986
5,890,475
6,252,350
8,074,234
3,258,242
40,128,404
——
——
40,128,404
7,147,700
673,432
——
——
——
——
7,147,700
673,432
7,821,132
——
——
7,821,132
47,949,536
——
——
47,949,536
1,297,050
(318,585)
(931,404)
47,061
(20,800,185)
——
——
(20,800,185)
(45,648,142)
45,648,142
——
0
Change in net assets
(65,151,277)
45,329,557
(931,404)
(20,753,124)
Net assets, beginning of year
Net assets, end of year
144,183,291
$ 79,032,14
14,740,943
$ 60,070,500
57,792,117
$ 56,860,713
216,716,351
$ 195,963,227
Expenses and Losses
Educational and general
Instruction
Academic support
Operation and maintenance of plant
Student services
Institutional support
Depreciation
Total educational and general expenses
Auxiliary enterprises
Operations
Depreciation
Total expenses and losses
Change in net assets before investment return
less amounts designated for operations and
change in accounting principle
Investment return less amounts
designated for operations
Change in accounting principle, net asset
reclassification
This financial information is an excerpt from the audited financial statements. The audited financial statements contain important disclosures not included here.
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Statements of
Activities
Year Ended June 30, 2008
Unrestricted
Revenue, gains and other support
Educational and general
Student tuition and fees
Less financial aid
Net student tuition and fees
Gift and private grants
Investment return designated for operations
Change in value of split-interest agreements
Other income
$ 43,451,086
(17,567,173)
Temporarily
Restricted
$
——
——
Permanently
Restricted
$
Total
——
——
$ 43,451,086
(17,567,173)
25,883,913
915,608
5,334,278
——
378,492
——
7,098,740
——
(599,886)
——
——
1,783,422
——
(782,083)
——
25,883,913
9,797,770
5,334,278
(1,381,969)
378,492
Total educational and general revenue
Auxiliary enterprises
Net assets released from restrictions
32,512,291
10,725,289
2,075,538
6,498,854
——
(2,075,538)
1,001,339
——
——
40,012,484
10,725,289
0
Total revenue, gains and other support
45,313,118
4,423,316
1,001,339
50,737,773
12,759,390
2,827,384
5,366,586
5,917,526
7,577,160
3,105,075
——
——
——
——
——
——
——
——
——
——
——
——
12,759,390
2,827,384
5,366,586
5,917,526
7,577,160
3,105,075
37,553,121
——
——
37,553,121
6,281,966
428,756
——
——
——
——
6,281,966
428,756
6,710,722
——
——
6,710,722
44,263,843
——
——
44,263,843
1,049,275
4,423,316
1,001,339
6,473,930
(11,983,773)
——
——
(11,983,773)
(10,934,498)
4,423,316
1,001,339
(5,509,843)
155,117,789
10,317,627
56,790,778
222,226,194
$ 144,183,291
$ 14,740,943
$ 57,792,117
$ 216,716,351
Expenses and Losses
Educational and general
Instruction
Academic support
Operation and maintenance of plant
Student services
Institutional support
Depreciation
Total educational and general expenses
Auxiliary enterprises
Operations
Depreciation
Total expenses and losses
Change in net assets before investment return
less amounts designated for operations
Investment return less amounts
designated for operations
Change in net assets
Net assets, beginning of year
Net assets, end of year
This financial information is an excerpt from the audited financial statements. The audited financial statements contain important disclosures not included here.
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Statements of
Financial Position
June 30, 2009 and 2008
2009
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable net of allowance; 2009-$232,117;2008 - $169,736
Contributions receivable
Inventory
Loans receivable
Investments
Beneficial interest in perpetual trusts and charitable remainder trusts
Annuity and life income funds held in trust
Property and equipment, net
Other assets
Total assets
Liabilities and Net Assets
Liabilities
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses
Annuities and trusts payable
Deposits and other
Advances from government for student loans
Debt
$
8,578,222
818,795
5,793,171
309,583
3,627,902
91,475,831
9,459,058
8,079,342
109,399,864
302,579
2008
$
13.520.702
822,433
5,129,055
356,726
3,474,377
114,144,811
10,800,232
10,070,062
98,739,382
312,418
$ 237,844,347
$ 257,370,198
$
$
4,004,393
3,655,134
2,845,039
985,249
2,955,924
27,435,381
2,138,930
3,317, 518
3,241,439
871,709
2,772,944
28,311,307
Total liabilities
41,881,120
40,653,847
Net Assets
Unrestricted
Temporarily restricted
Permanently restricted
79,032,014
60,070,500
56,860,713
144,183,291
14,740,943
57,792,117
Total net assets
195,963,227
216,716,351
Total liabilities and net assets
237,844,347
$ 257,370,198
This financial information is an excerpt from the audited financial statements. The audited financial statements contain important disclosures not included here.
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CAMPUS calendar
January 3-10, 2010
Mount Union College Choir Concert Tour
Visit alumni.muc.edu for a complete list of locations and
times.
January 27, 2010
Mary W. and Eric A. Eckler Endowment in Literature and
Drama
David Giffels, author of All the Way Home: Building a Family
in a Falling-down House, 7:30 p.m., Presser Recital Hall
February 3, 2010
Mount Union is seeking
alumni from across the
country to organize projects with fellow Mount
grads in their geographic area to share in a day
of service in their own
communities during the
Second Annual National
Alumni Day of Service.
Joseph M. Carr Lecture
Dr. Stanley Hauerwas, Gilbert T. Rowe professor of theological ethics at Duke University Divinity School, 7:30 p.m.,
Presser Recital Hall
February 11, 2010
Mount Union night with the Cleveland Cavaliers
8 p.m., Quicken Loans Arena
Visit alumni.muc.edu. for ticket information. Tickets must be
ordered by January 4.
February 22-24, 2010
Education on the Run
The 13th Annual Education on the Run event will be held
at The Inn at Honey Run in the heart of Amish Country in
Holmes County, OH.
February 27-28, 2010
Kalahari Indoor Waterpark Family Event
Enjoy discounted room rates. Reservations must be made
by January 25 through Kalahari.
March 20, 2010
M Club Reverse Raffle Fundraiser
Skyland Pines, Canton, OH
Tickets are $100 per person which includes admission, raffle
number and dinner. Additional dinner-only tickets can be purchased for $25 each. The event is open to the public. Contact
the Office of Alumni and College Activities for tickets.
March 21, 2010
Myrtie Allen Kershaw Lectureship on Poetry and the Fine Arts
The Living Theatre Workshops in conjunction with Mount
Union College students, 2 p.m., Rodman Theatre
March 23, 2010
Schooler Lecture
Greg Mortenson, 8 p.m., Timken Gymnasium
Complimentary tickets will be available in February by calling
(330) 829-6120 or (800) 992-6682, ext. 6120.
April 24, 2010
National Alumni Day of Service
To register for a project, visit alumni.muc.edu
May 7-8, 2010
Golden Anniversary Reunion
Members of the Class of 1960 will have the opportunity to
join on campus and participate in Commencement.
For a full calendar of events including times and locations,
visit calendar.muc.edu/mastercalendar/.
For more upcoming alumni events and further information,
visit Purple Raiders Central at alumni.muc.edu.
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Mount Union evolved from a simple beginning as a select school in the old Carding
Mill. During the early years, Mount Union was known as a seminary. The seminary
was a success, and a college charter was acquired in 1858.
In many respects, Mount Union followed much of the traditional educational pattern
of that day, but there was also a spirit of independence in educational policies and a
willingness to innovate. O.N. Hartshorn, the founder and first president, often referred
to his cherished goal for Mount Union as that of a “cosmic institution for the people.”
Orville Nelson Hartshorn
Founder and First President
“The New Era” was the expression coined by President T.P. Marsh to describe his
administration in the 1890s, when he attempted to bridge the gap between the educational policies of the l9th and 20th centuries. It was during this period that graduate
work was offered at Mount Union. However, it was not until the administration of
William Henry McMaster who established a “new college” transforming a series of
departments into a liberal arts college.
It was during the early years of the McMaster presidency that Scio College, another
small Methodist institution, was merged with Mount Union. President Charles B. Ketcham amplified this concept of McMaster with his emphasis upon the church-related
College and helped to lay the foundation for the “changing campus,” which marked the
administration of President Carl C. Bracy, and the era of “transition from tradition.”