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Meaningful Work Alumni journey toward career success while helping students take their first steps.

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On the pages that follow, you can also learn how many alumni work hand in hand with the University to ensure that today’s students learn the same essential lesson from which alumni so aptly benefitted – the incredible value of finding meaningful work. And, there are also many others inspiring our students daily.

Let me share with you a story told by Sylvester Green ’64 upon being inducted into the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges’ Hall of Excellence this spring. As a child, Sy moved to a new elementary school in Sandusky, OH and quickly discovered that he was years behind his classmates. A caring teacher and principal recognized his capabilities and seized the opportunity to work out a special program so that Sy could catch up. Later, he was equally encouraged by another principal in the school district who also served as his track coach. These individuals made significant impacts on Sy’s life, and they were all graduates of Mount Union. It was because of them that he chose to pursue a college degree at Mount Union himself.

Sandy and I often hear similar stories of the seem-ingly small gestures our alumni make everyday that, in the end, really aren’t small at all. You never know when you may be inspiring the next generation of Mount Union students. Thank you, treasured alumni, for allowing the spirit of the Mount Union experi-ence to continually come full circle – for impacting the lives of others by always seeking what is mean-ingful in your own.

Sincerely,

Dr. Richard F. GiesePresident of Mount Union

Presidential notesMount Union Trustee Sylvester

Green ’64 was honored this spring by the Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges when

he was inducted into its Hall of Excellence. During his

induction remarks, Sy cited a number of alumni who

influenced him during his youth and how their impact

eventually resulted in him choosing Mount Union for his

own education.

in his book Democracy and Education (1916), John Dewey said, “To find out what one is fitted to do,

and to secure an opportunity to do it, is the key to happiness.” I strongly believe that the pursuit of work that is fulfilling and purposeful is indeed a noble quest that offers great rewards. Such mean-ingful work, which is significant to our lives and those of others, truly allows us to enjoy what we do each and every day.

At Mount Union, we are unwavering in our efforts to set students on a journey toward career fulfillment, encouraging them to seek work that is truly enjoy-able – work that will allow them to make a differ-ence in the lives of others, and thus, the world as a whole. We believe whole-heartedly in the impor-tance of meaningful work, so much so that we put it in our mission statement, pairing it with equally-significant promises to prepare students for fulfilling lives and responsible citizenship.

We are making good on our promise, guiding stu-dents as they take those first steps toward career fulfillment. In fact, in a survey of the members of the 2010 graduating class, 97% of respondents indicated that they had secured employment in their major field of study or graduate school placement in the college or university of their choice. Our alumni are living testaments to the value of a Mount Union education.

This issue of the Mount Union Magazine is full of inspiring stories of alumni the world over who have found meaning in their professional lives. These individuals have achieved much success, but more importantly, they have done so in fields for which they feel immense passion. From the classroom to the stage and the field to the office, they represent a great array of professions. However, they all have one thing in common – a deep respect for Mount Union and the education that instilled in them a desire to seek more than just a steady income.

“Sandy and I often hear similar stories of the seemingly small gestures our alumni make everyday that, in the end, really aren’t small at all.”

– Richard F. GiesePresident of Mount Union

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co-editors Callie Livengood ’09 Joanna Shields

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editorial board Melissa (Smith ’98) Gardner Dr. Richard Giese Anne (Zimmer ’95) Graffice Gregory King ’89 Callie Livengood ‘09 Joanna Shields

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commencement Wrap-up ...5More than 450 students participated in Mount Union’s 165th Commencement Ceremony as well as members of the Class of 1961, who recently cel-ebrated their 50th golden anniversary. The ceremony was truly memorable as these students were the first to graduate from the University of Mount Union. Three individuals also received honorary degrees.

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lifelong learners ...............8As teachers and scholars, Mount Union faculty members are leading by example. As they guide students toward a future full of continued discovery, they avidly display all that it means to be engaged in lifelong learning.

Meaningful Work ...............14Preparing students for meaningful work – it is a promise made in Mount Union’s mission and a com-mitment in which the institution is whole-heartedly invested. Alumni across the country and around the world serve as living examples of individuals who have achieved success in careers for which they feel a great deal of passion.

on the coverexceptional connections...18Each year, alumni the world over work with the Office of Career Development to provide current students with essential career guidance, internship experi-ences and even professional positions after gradua-tion. Now, Board Chair Randy Hunt is committed to growing these opportunities with a vision to engage even more alumni in this critical mentoring.

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NursingThe Mount Union Board of Trustees has approved the addition of a bachelor of science of nursing to the institution’s degree offerings. The University expects to launch the program in fall 2013.

The proposed four-year program, also approved by the faculty of the institution, stems from the strate-gic initiative to build a curriculum for the future with a particular focus on health-related programs.

The program will be presented to the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Col-leges and Schools, Ohio Board of Nursing in conjunc-tion with the Ohio Board of Regents and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education for accreditation.

SCHOLAR DayMount Union hosted its fourth annual Student Celebration Honoring Our Latest Academic Research (SCHOLAR) Day, a campus-wide event filled with presentations showcasing academic excellence and scholarly research conducted by Mount Union stu-dents. Nearly 150 students offered both formal and poster presentations throughout the day.

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

For photographs and video from the event, visit www.mountunion.edu/scholarday.

Teacher Planning GrantMount Union has received a $100,000 Teacher Planning Grant from the eTech Ohio Commission. The grant will go toward the purchasing of iPads, re-vamping of an educational media course (CS 218Q) and working with the Alliance Early Learning School, Louisville Elementary School and West Branch Middle School during the 2011-2012 Academic Year.

$24.1 Million in-Kind grant

Students of the Department of Engineering will soon benefit from an enriched educational experi-

ence and enhanced preparation to enter the workforce through an in-kind software grant from Siemens PLM Software. With a commercial value of $24.1 million, this grant is the largest in-kind corporate contribution received in Mount Union’s 165-year history.

The in-kind software grant will supplement the curriculum of the four-year undergraduate majors in civil engineering and mechanical engineering. Exposing these students to technology used by many of the world’s leading manufacturing, archi-tectural and construction companies will allow for the critical, hands-on experience that will help to prepare them to meet the needs of employers in the engineering field upon graduation.

“We will integrate this modern engineering tool into the curriculum as our faculty members continue to develop innovative programs in civil engineer-ing and mechanical engineering,” said Dr. Richard F. Giese, president of Mount Union. “There is no better way to prepare our students for their future careers than exposing them to one of the best engineering design software systems available.”

The software includes Siemens PLM Software’s NX™ software, a comprehensive digital product develop-ment solution, and Solid Edge® software, the core CAD component of the Velocity Series™ portfolio.

“At Mount Union, we are focused on providing excel-lence in undergraduate engineering education as a means of preparing our students to not only become productive engineers after graduation, but also emerge as leaders in the engineering community,” said Dr. Donna Michalek, chair of the Department of Engineer-ing, director of mechanical engineering and associate professor of mechanical engineering. “This grant will allow us to provide our students with access to soft-ware technology that is used in industry and therefore give them the valuable on-campus experiences that they can take into the workplace during internships, co-ops and, eventually, employment as engineers.”

neWs notesDr. Donna Michalek, chair of

the Department of Engineering, director of mechanical

engineering and associate professor of mechanical

engineering, spearheaded efforts that led to Mount Union’s

receipt of a $24.1 million in-kind grant from

Siemens PLM Software.

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Army War CollegeAs a part of the Eisenhower Series College Program, military experts from the U.S. Army War College came to Mount Union. While on campus, they discussed national security and other public policy issues through a forum-based panel discussion. The discussion was centered on the Future of the U.S. Military and Understanding Critical Issues of Our Time.

Grove LobbyMembers of the Mount Union community paid tribute to the life of the late Charles D. Grove by naming the entryway of the Engineering and Business Building the Charles D. Grove Lobby. Grove, who was president and owner of Grove Appliance TV and Audio in Alliance, OH, passed away in January. His wife, Carol, spoke on behalf of the Grove family during the dedication.

Known for his generosity and leadership at Mount Union and in the Alliance community, Grove served as a trustee at the University for nearly two decades and committed his life to the betterment of the Alliance and Mount Union communities.

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Public/Private CollaborationMount Union’s Ralph and Mary Regula Center for Public Service and Civic Engagement has partnered with The Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at the University of Ak-ron and the Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University in a public/private collaboration to address the state’s most pressing political issues.

The effort was launched with a panel discussion featur-ing Lee Leonard, retired statehouse reporter for the Co-lumbus Dispatch; Pat Sweeney, former minority leader in the Ohio Senate; Tom Suddes, statehouse columnist for the Cleveland Plain Dealer; and Nancy Hollister, for-mer lieutenant governor of Ohio. The panel compared present-day politics to the recent past, widely believed to have been an era of more civil public discourse.

The panel discussion inaugurated a summer research project by faculty and students at all three institutions on civility, with the results to be released in fall 2011.

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1. Gina (Dominick ’96) Bannevich, director of marketing, is among the 20 young pro-fessionals chosen to be a part of ystark!’s 2011 Twenty under 40! class. 2. Dr. Beth Can-field-Simbro, associate professor of human performance and sport business and co-director of the Honors Program, was named the 2011 Great Teacher. 3. Carolyn Ch’ng, a senior business administration, economics and financial mathematics major of Penang, Malaysia, presented her study on the effects of Asian ownership on the profitability of U.S. small businesses at the Society for the Advancement of Management’s International Business Conference. Also during the conference, Mount Union’s three-member team placed third in the case competition. The team was comprised of Steve Starek, a senior finance major of North Canton, OH; Marcus Williams, a junior finance major of Zanesville, OH; and Victoria Taylor, a senior business administration major of Massillon, OH. 4. Dr. Tamara Daily, chair of the Department of Psychology and professor of psychol-ogy, received the Award for Innovation from the Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation. 5. Three faculty members who retired at the end of the academic year have been granted emeritus status – Dr. Len Epp, Dr. Martin Horning and Dr. Clark Archer. Epp dedicated 41 years to teaching and researching in the field of biology, Horning spent the past 32 years impacting students as a faculty member in the Department of Economics, Accounting and Business Administration, and Archer has been a vital member of our computer science and information systems faculty for the past 10 years. 6. Four juniors were named inaugural members of the Regula Scholars Program this spring semester – Patrick Williams, a business administration major of Canton, OH; Benjamin Hartwell, a sport business major of Hinckley, OH; Timothy Hatton, a philosophy and political science major of Wooster, OH; and Rebecca Hill, a middle childhood education major of East Palestine, OH. 7. Ohio Campus Compact (OCC) presented the 2010-2011 Charles J. Ping Student Service Award to Timothy Hatton for his contributions to community service. 8. Mark Hawald, head wrestling coach, received the Hometown Hero Award from the American Red Cross Alliance-Minerva Area Chapter. 9. Kelly Morckel, a junior French and German major of Salem, OH, received first place in the fiction division for her story entitled Two Dreamers at the 2011 Echo Student Literary Competition, a multi-school literary competition for undergraduates. Both Jennifer Sprandel, a sophomore English: writing major of Green, OH, and Dana Petro, a freshman English: writing major of Mentor, OH, received honorable mentions for their fiction entries. 10. Lorie Miller, director of community educational outreach, was presented with the Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership and Diversity faculty and staff award, and Darrell “Rich” Parr, a senior communication major of Wellsville, OH, was presented with the student award. 11. Annie Patton, an exercise science major of Darlington, PA, and Michael Border, a biochemistry major of Strongsville, OH, were named 2011 Outstanding Senior Woman and Man respectively. 12. Senior Kelcie Springer, a biology major of North Canton, OH, and Michelle Gaffney, assistant dean of students and director of housing and residence life, were presented with the 2011 Jane Weston Chapman Award. 13. Patrick Williams, a junior business administration major of Canton, OH, was among the 135 students from 30 states to be named a Newman Civic Fellow. 14. During the Ohio Association of Physician Assistant’s (OAPA) second annual student conference, Audrea Oaks, a second-year graduate student of Washingtonville, OH, received an OAPA scholarship, and Kaili Gehring, a first-year graduate student of Mineral Ridge, OH, was presented with the Past Presidents’ Scholarship. Also during the conference, students in the Physician Assistant Studies Program placed first in the Challenge Bowl.

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Empowerment CenterMore than 250 Mount Union volunteers offered their time and talents to help transform the Empower-ment Center in Alliance, OH. Volunteers participated in “March Makeover 2011: Alliance Edition” by work-ing on renovation projects such as painting, clean-ing, building cabinets and landscaping.

March Makeover 2011 was spearheaded by Raider Relief, a student-driven organization that recognizes the needs of people less fortunate and acts upon those needs in a fashion that is timely, sympathetic and rewarding for everyone involved. All of Raider Relief’s projects are created to display the underly-ing theme of its organization – humanitarianism.

Extreme Makeover: Home EditionNearly 50 members from Alpha Phi Omega, a service fraternity on Mount Union’s campus, spent an entire week in October building a home in Cleveland, OH equipped with technologies that help people with disabilities. The project was aired this spring on an episode of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

The team of designers, contractors and volunteers completely rebuilt a home, including all rooms and the exterior landscaping, in only seven days for Andre and Jasmine Anderson. Andre and Jasmine are both blind and have established the Disability Awareness Center in Maple Heights, OH to help oth-ers who are struggling with sight loss.

This isn’t the first time Mount Union students have helped on the set of Extreme Makeover: Home Edi-tion. In fact, in 2005, more than 100 students helped in the construction of a home in Boardman, OH.

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Honor Roll RecognitionFor the fifth consecutive year, Mount Union has been named to the President’s Higher Education Commu-nity Service Honor Roll for exemplary service efforts and service to America’s communities.

OFIC Hall of ExcellenceDr. Sylvester Green ’64 was inducted 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.

He has served on the Mount Union Board of Trustees for 28 years, including a two-year stint as its chair. He also served as president of Alumni Council and was a member of the Drive for Distinction Campaign Cabinet and the Annual Fund Committee.

Tree CampusThe University of Mount Union recently earned Tree Campus USA recognition for 2010 for its dedication to campus forestry management and environmental stewardship. This is the first year Mount Union has been named a Tree Campus USA.

Tree Campus USA is a national program that honors colleges and universities and their leaders for pro-moting healthy management of their campus forests and for engaging the community in environmental stewardship. Tree Campus USA is a program of the Arbor Day Foundation and is supported by a grant from Toyota.

Up ‘til DawnNearly 300 Mount Union students spent a Friday evening in February at the Up ‘til Dawn finale event, taking part in numerous activities and celebrat-ing the money they collectively raised for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Just before the clock struck midnight, students on the executive board revealed that Mount Union students raised $48,783.55. This fund-raising total made Mount Union one of the top 10 fund-raising schools in the nation for 2011. Over the past three years, Mount Union has contributed more than $200,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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CommencementMore than 450 students participated in the University of Mount Union’s 165th Commencement Ceremony held Saturday, May 7 in the Peterson Field House of the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex. Among the participants were members of the inaugural class of the Physician Assistant Studies Program, Mount Union’s first master’s degree in nearly a century; international students from China, Japan, Vietnam and South Korea; and members of the Class of 1961.

Mike Border, senior class president and biochemistry major of Strongsville, OH, spoke on behalf of the Class of 2011. He offered words of wisdom while reflecting on his past four years at Mount Union.

“Coming here as a freshman, I never could have imagined all the incredible and wonderful people whom I would be blessed to get to know. Our past four years together will be a time in our lives that none of us will forget,” explained Border. “I am thankful for all the memories that we have shared, and I am already looking forward to returning to campus in future years and reminiscing about our incredible time at Mount together. With that being said, it seems only fitting that I close by saying congratulations to the Class of 2011– the very first graduating class from the University of Mount Union.”

During the ceremony, David Keifer, a senior chemistry major of Niles, OH, was awarded The Heaton W. Harris and Corinne Harris Smith Prize, and Teale Harold, a senior political science and international studies major of North Canton, OH, was presented with the Good Citizenship Award.

Honorary DegreesMount Union honored three worthy individuals during the Commenc-ment Ceremony. Mount Union Trustees Jack Peters, Vanita (Bauknight ’63) Oelschlager and the late Charles Grove were all awarded honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees in recognition of their personal and profes-sional accomplishments and service to the University.

Golden AnniversaryDuring Commencement weekend, the Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities welcomed classmates from the Class of 1961 back to campus. While on campus celebrating their 50th golden anniversary, the group toured campus and heard all about what has been happen-ing at the University since they graduated. They also socialized as well as attended their golden anniversary reunion dinner and reception at the Alliance Country Club. Several members of the class took part in the 165th Commencement Ceremony by participating in the procession with current graduates.

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“Dad believed in Mount Union’s mission to prepare students to be productive and responsible citizens. He would encourage you to be proud of your accomplishments.”

— Carrie Givens, daughter of the late

Charles D. Grove

“When you reach my age, I hope you will be able to look back on a lifetime of saying thank you to Mount Union for what these years have meant to you.”

— Vanita D. (Bauknight ’63) Oelschlager

“It is my heartfelt wish that you all succeed in your exciting new lives ahead.”

— John “Jack” F. Peters

Gulf CoastA group of Mount Union students, two staff mem-bers and an alumnus spent their spring break in Niceville, FL restoring the Gulf Coast ecosystem.

The group spent the week working on numerous proj-ects including re-constructing a creek to collect and purify storm water runoff and creating root systems to protect the shores and reduce erosion. The partici-pants also worked with the state park department and assisted a local Native American community.

American Chemical Society ApprovalMount Union’s chemistry program has been formally approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) after completion of a self-study, critical review of the program and on-site visits by ACS. Although the chemistry program has always been designed around the curriculum recommended by the ACS, it has become clear that the awarding of a certified biochemistry or chemistry degree allows graduates more and better opportunities.

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China TripA group of Mount Union students traveled with faculty members on a three-week cultural and historical trip to China. Students took Chinese language and culture classes at Peking Univer-sity and attended field trips to historical sites.

Hiroshima Jogakuin High School A group of students from Hiroshima Jogakuin High School, a school that has a long-standing relation-ship with Mount Union, traveled to campus in March to learn more about American culture. While visiting Mount Union, the students and their advisors toured campus, attended a Japanese language course and participated in a collaborative fund-raising effort for tsunami and earthquake victims.

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics This past year, numerous memorandums of under-standing were signed with overseas institutions. In fact, a new exchange agreement with Shanghai University of Finance and Economics was inked in April when Dean Zhang Xiong visited Mount Union’s campus. This agreement, which opens the door to a variety of faculty, staff and student exchange programs, is Mount Union’s first official exchange agreement with a Chinese institution.

Choir Tour in ItalyAs part of its long-standing tradition of international touring, the Mount Union Concert Choir performed in Italy this spring. While abroad, the 50-member choir performed at the Church of Santo Stefano al Ponte and Church San Tommazo, both in Florence, and Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.

The Office of Alumni Relations and University Activi-ties also coordinated an alumni trip that followed the choir to all of its performances. Along with the alumni group, the Department of Art’s Joel Collins brought 11 students to participate in an art seminar.

El SalvadorStudents enrolled in a social responsibility course at Mount Union traveled to a rural village in El Salvador to help others during spring break. For nearly 12 years, Mount Union has worked with ASAPROSAR, a rural health organization, to work

on a variety of humani-tarianism projects.

Mount Union students were able to fund the construction of a new house, three outdoor kitchens and a new roof. Not only did Mount Union students fund these projects, they also assisted in the manual labor.

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The University of Mount Union Board of Trustees has approved the addition of men’s and women’s lacrosse teams to the intercollegiate athletic pro-gram. Starting in the fall of 2011, lacrosse will be offered as a club sport, with men’s and women’s varsity competition beginning in 2012-2013.

P.J. Kavanagh has been named as head men’s lacrosse coach and Emily Fisher will join the Mount Union community as head women’s lacrosse coach.

Kavanagh has spent the last seven seasons, two as an assistant coach and the last five as head coach, at the State University of New York (SUNY)-Plattsburgh. He posted a 47-34 (.580) mark in five seasons as head coach, which included the three best seasons in team history.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in geology from Col-gate University and a master’s degree in leadership and administration from SUNY-Plattsburgh.

Fisher comes to Mount Union from Hudson High School in Ohio. In 2009 and 2010, she served as an assistant coach before taking over as the head coach this past season. In 2011, Hudson was ranked No. 1 in Ohio during a season in which they went 14-3-1 and lost in the Ohio High School Girls Lacrosse As-sociation state semifinals.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from The College of Wooster and a master’s degree in education from John Carroll University.

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8 The place Mount Union’s wrestling team took in the nation at the NCAA Di-vision III Championships, matching a team best finish in the University’s history.

2 The number of special awards won at the OAC Indoor Track and Field Championships as Scott Thomas, a senior from Salem, OH, and Alexis Campbell, a freshman from St. Clairsville, OH, both were named OAC Men’s and Women’s Sprinters of the Meet respectively. They also both won the OAC titles in the 55 and 200 meters.

83 The number of wins with which Bill Schindel, a senior from Tallmadge, OH, finished his wrestling career at Mount Union. He won his third-straight OAC title at 197 pounds and finished third at the NCAA Championships to become the second-ever three-time All-American in Purple Raider history.

2 The number of consecutive OAC Tournament titles won by the wom-en’s basketball team as well as the team’s number of consecutive visits to the NCAA Tournament.

3 The number of Mount Union wrestling All-Americans this year – Bill Schindel, Riki Reynolds and Derick Hesson – the first wrestling All-Ameri-cans since 1995 when Dan Ambroziak ’98, Jason Jones ’95, Marcus Lambdin ’97 and Jason Weigand ’97 all placed.

5 The number of Mount Union coaches who won OAC Coach of the Year honors this year – Mark Hawald for wrestling, John Homon for men’s cross country, Suzy Venet ‘98 for women’s basketball, Kevin Lucas for men’s and women’s outdoor track and Dan MacDuffie for men’s golf. Hawald was also named D3wrestle.com’s National Coach of the Year.

11 The number of OAC Wrestling Championships including this year’s win.

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2 The number of Mount Union football players in the modern era to be drafted into the NFL … Wide receiver Cecil Shorts III was selected in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars … He joins the Indianapolis Colts’ wide receiver Pierre Garçon ‘10 in the NFL.

Fuline to lead Men’s basKetball Mount Union has named Mike Fuline head men’s basketball coach. He comes to the University after spending the last eight years as a head coach at Massillon Jack-son and Rootstown high schools.

He was 95-42 (.693) in six years at Jackson, with a 76-19 (.800) mark over the last four seasons that also included winning the 2010 OHSAA Division I State championship.

A graduate of Akron Manchester High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree from Kent State Univer-sity and a master’s degree from Walsh University.

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Get to Know Len Hobbies and interestsBicycling, backpacking and canoeing with my wife and watching college football (Mount Union and Penn State)

Favorite movieAnimal House because I’m pretty sure I was in the movie.

Favorite bookI can’t name just one, but reading the Harry Potter series was a lot of fun.

Favorite singer/bandIt changes from year to year, but recently I’ve been listening to Daft Punk and Deadmau5. They both play electronica house music. But, Bob Dylan has always been a constant, and I’ve also recently discovered Patty Griffith.

Favorite TV showI honestly don’t watch a lot of TV, but I really liked the Sopranos. I thought that was as good as television could get. Lost wasn’t the best TV show, but I got hooked on it. I also like Breaking Bad. It’s full of crazy characters; it’s kind of a crazy show. Instead of watching regular hour-long shows, I like watching series like these. I’m waiting for the new season of The Sons of Anarchy.

Favorite foodA day without pasta is a day without food.

If you weren’t a professor, what would you be?I can’t imagine being anything else but a college professor. I don’t think there has been a day in my professional career that I haven’t thought that this was the career for me. I’m really lucky that I found a profession I really like and never got sick of it. I picked the perfect profession.

What is one thing most people would be surprised to find out about you?I’d really like to own a Harley.

What is one thing you want to do or a place you’d like to visit?I’d like to go see the wildlife on the Pribilof Islands. But it’s impossible to get there, so I’d settle for a couple of weeks in northern Italy.

They have been admired for their expertise, relied on for guidance or turned to for assistance in obtain-ing that first job. They have shared their wisdom, their experiences and perhaps even their wit, and

there’s little doubt that they have made an indelible impact on the lives of the students they have taught.

They are Mount Union’s dedicated faculty – an intellectually-charged group of teachers who aspire to instill in their students an enduring quest for knowledge. And, they certainly practice what they preach. They are living examples, combining compassionate teaching with inquisitive scholarship while light-ing a fire for a lifetime of learning along the way.

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Glowing in the DarkLen is truly the epitome of a college professor, combining out-standing teaching with world-renowned research. Since he first stepped foot on campus, he’s been conducting research with un-dergraduate students as well as independently and collaboratively with colleagues on campus and at other institutions. He’s been working with hydra, a fresh water, classical animal used primarily in developmental biology, for as long as he can remember. Most recently, he’s been cloning the gene for green fluorescent protein

(GFP) into hydra to determine how cells move and trans-form throughout their bodies.

Imagine looking at a jellyfish. It glows in the dark and can be one of many different colors because of its biolumi-nescence and fluorescent enzymes. This is exactly what happens when Len clones GFP into a hydra. Therefore,

when the transgenic hydra is placed under a fluores-cent microscope, the naked eye can see the glowing

cells move within its tissues. The purpose of this research is to know where a specific cell is located, the direction and speed with which it moves and

when it transforms into something else.

His hydra research is a little eso-teric, since not a lot of people pay particular attention to

hydra. But the interesting thing to note is that these animals only

have about 10 to 15 different cell types, whereas mammals have hundreds. Yet, all of the basic biology between hydra

and humans is the same. Therefore, if we can understand cell movement and transformation in a simple organism, it will be easier to determine how cells are controlled in humans.

Education and ExperienceA member of the Mount Union faculty since 1970, Len earned a bachelor of arts degree in biology from Gettysburg College and master and doctoral degrees from Pennsylvania State University. He served as a teaching assistant

at the Duke University Marine Laboratory for two summers. He also has served as a visiting scientist at numerous state universities throughout the United States including The Ohio State University, Kansas State University and Indiana University. Len also has traveled throughout the world to more than 30 countries including several sum-mers conducting research at the University of Zurich in Switzerland.

While at Mount Union, he has served in various capacities includ-ing chair of the Department of Biology, member of the Academic Policies Committee and advisor to the institution’s chapter of Beta Beta Beta, among other roles. The University’s highly respected pre-med program is largely the result of Len’s preparation and advising of those students with high potential. In fact, he was recognized for his dedication and passion for teaching only seven short years after he stepped foot on campus. In 1977, he received the Great Teacher Award, which recognizes a member of the fac-ulty who stimulates students to a knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the subject matter.

Other Professional InterestsIt would be an understatement to say Len enjoys research; it’s a way of life for him. One of his noteworthy experiences occurred in the early 1990s when he teamed up with fellow scientists from Pennsylvania State University to measure biological changes in rats, cultured bone cells and amphibian tissue after being blasted off into space aboard a space shuttle. The micro gravity experi-ment looked at how closely those changes resembled Earth-based medical problems and whether space research could provide a unique way to test potential medical treatments. He has also conducted much research on amphibian limb regeneration. While mammals cannot regenerate limbs, Len realizes and understands the benefits of studying amphibians’ abilities to regenerate as a means of learning more about how to treat human amputation.

At the close of this academic year, Len embarked on a new phase in his life – retirement. Although his official days as a professor at Mount Union have come to an end, Len hopes to keep a small corner in the back of a lab in Bracy Hall to conduct research.

Current CoursesThis spring, Len taught Contemporary Biology and its accompa-anying lab and Histology. He also oversaw several independent research projects.

Dr. Leonard EppProfessor of Biology

“It would be an understatement to say Len enjoys research; it’s a way of life for him.”

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Service-Learning in the Literature ClassroomFor an English professor, research can take many forms. You can analyze primary texts, autobiographies, narratives, poems, journals and letters or you can edit, determine authenticity and interpret literature. Currently, Michelle is finishing up an essay that discusses how she incorporated service-learning into the literature classroom. English and service-learning don’t exactly mesh easily, but Michelle found a way to make it work. All it took was two vans, 20 students and a 597-mile drive across state lines.

She asked her class to look at slavery in the United States from the perspectives of both an insider and outsider. Students ex-amined abolitionism; 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st century representa-tions of slavery; slavery fiction and non-fiction; and post-slavery writings including journals, slave advertisements, first-person narratives, memoirs and autobiographies. After discussing the

extensive and somewhat “difficult-to-wrap-your-head-around” subject, the class took

a trip to a plantation in North Carolina to experience what slavery was really like. Students performed things that slaves primarily did, like cleaning and cook-

ing. They also visited His Lordship’s Kindness in Maryland, a slavery

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To Michelle this learning experience was important because it was a way for her students to get a bigger, broader and deeper understanding of slavery. It helped students learn what slavery was, how it shaped the world and how it continues to influence our own perceptions on a day-to-day basis.

Education and ExperienceMichelle earned a bachelor of arts degree in comparative litera-ture from Stanford University, a master’s degree in intercultural communication/French to English translation from the Monterey Institute of International Studies and a doctoral degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Binghamton. Prior to join-ing the faculty at Mount Union in 1994, she taught at Earlham College, University of Iowa and Louisiana State University.

Other Professional InterestsShe’s highly interested in the literatures of Africa, comparative literature, contemplative pedagogy, cognitive science and narra-tive, critical theory, post-colonial literature and women’s stud-ies. Her work has been published in The Journal of Colonialism and Colonial History, The Black Scholar, Friendly Woman and The Southern Review, among other academic journals.

Current CoursesMichelle taught two sections of Gender and Literature this spring semester as well as Introduction to Poetry and a special topics course on black detectives. This summer, she’ll continue to teach, as she’s leading a course entitled Imagining Slavery. She will be instructing College Writing, Studies in Autobiography, Early American Literature and Frontier in American Literature this coming fall semester.

Dr. Michelle Collins-SibleyProfessor of English

Get to Know MichelleHobbies and interestsReading, writing, cooking, gardening, knitting and spinning Favorite movieInception Favorite bookAny book by Toni Morrison, Henry James or Jane Austen Favorite singer/bandRadiohead and The Beatles What is one thing most people would be surprised to find out about you?I’m a certified tai chi instructor. What is one thing you want to do or a place you’d like to visit?I’d like to visit the Chen Village in China. It’s a place known for the type of tai chi I teach. If you weren’t a professor, what would you be?I’d probably be a simultaneous interpreter, a chef or a sculptor.

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Masculinity in the BibleAre steroids something that only men take? Can a male be a stay-at-home dad? Society has forced us to stereotype males and fe-males with specific functions and roles, clothing, physical features and characteristics. This isn’t something that just recently hap-pened, and according to Susan, it’s been going on for centuries. In fact, most people assume that God is a male. Through research, Susan has investigated the references to masculinity through gender imagery in the Bible. More specifically, Susan looked at the text in the book of Genesis. In this book, there seems to be an emphasis on the concept of two brothers. Usually out of the two brothers, only one is chosen by God to finish the story. First, she determined which brother is portrayed as more masculine than the other. Then, she came to the conclusion that the brother that is chosen by God to finish the story is actually the less masculine of the two. For Susan, looking at masculinity in the Bible provides new in-sights for understanding the dimensions of the text, and research can make for even richer class discussions. Research also keeps her interested and up to date in the field and gives her excitement that she can pass on to her students.

Education and ExperienceIn 1994, Susan graduated summa cum laude from Gustavus Adolphus College, earning a bachelor of arts degree in biology,

Dr. Susan HaddoxAssistant Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Get to Know SusanHobbies and interestsBaking, traveling, running and playing violin, piano and organ in symphonies and at church Favorite movieAny Star Trek movie Favorite bookDavita’s Harp by Chaim Potok Favorite singer/bandI’m a classical music lover, so I’ll say Béla Bartók. What is one thing most people would be surprised to find out about you?I was diagnosed with epilepsy several years ago. What is one thing you want to do or a place you’d like to visit?I’d like to go on a safari in southern Africa. Actually, my hus-band and I have booked a safari in Botswana this summer. If you weren’t a professor, what would you be?I’ve always known I wanted to be a college professor ever since second grade, but I didn’t know what subject. My dad was a college religion professor too.

chemistry and biochemistry, with minors in music and religion. She earned a master of science degree in biological sciences from Stanford University in 1997, a master of divinity degree from Pacific School of Religion in 2000 and a doctor of philosophy degree in 2005 from Emory University. Throughout her professional career, she has been an adjunct instructor at Emory University, a teaching assistant at the Pacific School of Religion and Stanford University and an editorial assistant for the Journal of Biblical Literature.

Other Professional InterestsAs a researcher, Susan specializes in the application of gender theory to the Biblical text. In fact, she was granted a research appointment this spring to revise her dissertation Metaphor and Masculinity in Hosea into a book, which is under con-tract with Peter Lang Publishing Group. The research project focuses solely on the book of Hosea and examines three different areas – the application of masculinity theory, the identification of male imagery and the use of an analytical model of social and semantic space to evaluate the rhetorical effect of the metaphors in the book of Hosea. Masculinity theory is an area of growing interest in Biblical studies and sheds new light on the rhetoric of Hosea, which was written by a man, address-ing men in a patriarchal culture. Although past research of the book has concentrated extensively on the female imagery in Hosea, little atten-tion has focused on the traces of men in the text, which is why Susan decided to pursue this area of research. She hopes that her conclusions will provide a useful and easily applicable tool to compare and evaluate the identi-ties predicated on entities in the text through the use of various metaphors. Susan anticipates that her book will be published in fall 2011.

Current CoursesThis spring, Susan taught two sections of Religion and Human Experience and Paul and Early Christianity. In the fall, she will be teaching Biblical Hebrew, Genesis: Text and Context and Devel-opment of the Christian Tradition as well as two sections of Religion and Human Experience. Throughout her teaching career at Mount Union, she has also taught a seminar course on gender in the Bible.

Get to Know Joel Hobbies and interestsKayaking, biking on trails and reading

Favorite movieThe Last Waltz

Favorite bookAll the Pretty Horses: The Border Trilogy by Cormac McCarthy Favorite singer/bandVan Morrison What is one thing most people would be surprised to find out about you?I was in a fraternity in college. What is one thing you want to do or a place you’d like to visit?I’d like to go to Japan, China and India. They are the most foreign of countries. Not to mention the artwork and land-scapes… If you weren’t a professor, what would you be?I kind of want to be one of those people who fixes prize-winning automobiles.

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Joel CollinsProfessor of ArtFrom One Creative Outlet to the NextAlmost 20 years ago, Joel was burned out on painting. He knew he had to find another creative outlet to pursue. He had not drawn since he was an undergraduate, so he decided to sit in on his own life draw-ing class at Mount Union. Needless to say, he hasn’t painted since. Over the years, he has transitioned from painting to print making, then drawing, and eventually to photography. Now, he’s exploring a new art form that encompasses all of these touch points – electronic collages and composites. It’s something he can’t produce through traditional collage. Instead, Joel combines both his previous and most recent work including negatives, photos, drawings, paintings and prints, and then merges them into a larger photograph. He uses Photoshop to create these electronic collages, and ac-cording to Joel, he likes it because he can take any image and make it any size, flip it, stretch it and change the transparency. He honestly never knows what the end product is going to look like, but all of his work is reflective of who he is, his experiences and his connection between the pieces and parts that make up the large-scale photographs he creates. It’s a very subjective art form, but it means something to him. All of the images within the photo-graphs trigger emotions, ideas or experiences.

For Joel, art is a direct pay off. He not only gets to create meaningful art for himself, but he also gets to teach students various art forms while instilling in them a love for creating masterpieces.

Education and ExperienceIn 1968, Joel earned a bachelor of arts degree in social studies educa-tion from Alderson-Broaddus College, followed by a master of fine arts degree in 1969 from West Virginia University. While at West Virginia, he placed a strong emphasis on painting and sculpture. Prior to joining the faculty at Mount Union, he taught at Bethany College, West Virginia Northern Community College and Pennsylvania State University. He was also a social studies, art and English teacher at West Virginia Industrial School for Boys.

Other Professional InterestsIn addition to Joel’s role as a faculty member, he always manages to find the time to enter national, juried competitions where his artwork has been accept-ed for exhibition. Much of his artwork has been on display throughout the United States, and has been showcased in more than 75 exhibi-tions at the Canton Art Institute, Michael Allen Gallery, Wiebe-Bonwell Galleries, Butler Institute of American Art, Emily Davis Gallery and Akron Art Institute as well as Mount Union’s very own gallery – Crandall Art Gallery.

Current CoursesJoel taught Basic Drawing, Life Drawing, Art His-tory Survey and Advanced Photography this spring. This spring, he took a class to Italy for an art seminar. When he arrives back on campus this fall, he’ll teach Hybrid Photography, Ad-vanced Drawing, Advanced Sculpture, Advanced Printmak-ing and Advanced Painting as well as additional courses in Advanced Photography and Art History Survey.

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Dr. Xiaoshu HanAssistant Professor of Economics, Accounting and Business Administration

Get to Know XiaoshuHobbies and interestsI enjoy traveling, singing and dancing.

Favorite movieKung Fu Panda Favorite bookGone with the Wind

Favorite singer/bandCeline Dion – I love her voice. I also like Boys II Men.

Favorite TV showI love watching comedies.

Favorite foodSzechuan cuisine, which is famous for spicy food

What is one thing most people would be surprised to find out about you?I won a singing competition in college. What is one thing you want to do or a place you’d like to visit?It would be awesome if I could have three days to myself without worrying about work, kids and household chores. If you weren’t a professor, what would you be?I’ve always wanted to be a college professor. But if I had to choose another profession, I think I’d like to be a singer or a dancer.

Effects of Obesity on Earnings Xiaoshu’s expertise is healthcare economics, so it only seemed appropriate for her to research whether or not a person’s weight affected his or her salary earnings. It’s a hot topic and a serious issue in the United States. You can’t argue with the statistics, as an estimated 66 million adults in the United States are obese. By looking at 14,745 data points from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey conducted by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, she determined whether or not working individuals be-tween the ages of 18 to 65 and their respective body mass indexes had an impact on their earnings. Do some individuals make less money than others because of discrimination due to their weight or could it possibly be because of health-related factors? This is what Xiaoshu set out to discover.

She categorized individuals into one of four weight categories – underweight, normal weight, overweight and obese, and soon found that among working males, overweight men make the highest hourly wage. Underweight men

make the least. However, among working females, those of normal weight make the high-est hourly wage, with obese women making the least. Her study indicated that obesity has a negative impact on earnings for females, but not for males.

Xiaoshu hopes that, through her research, people will come to understand that their weight may have a negative impact on their salary earnings, perhaps leading them to adjust their lifestyles. She is optimistic that people will begin watching what they eat, exercising and educating others about obe-sity. Medical expenses for obesity may have reached as high as $78.5 billion in 1998, and this cost is only expected to increase. In an effort to prevent obe-sity across the board, Xiaoshu hopes the government will spend more money and time educating others on

how to eat well and practice healthy

habits.

Education and ExperienceXiaoshu earned a bachelor of arts degree in English and interna-tional business from Beijing Foreign Studies University, a master of arts degree in economics from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Binghamton and a doctoral degree in economics from the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to joining the faculty at Mount Union, she was a strategy analyst and interpreter for Holding Corporation in Tianjin, China and taught at the Univer-sity of Texas at Austin.

Other Professional InterestsAside from healthcare economics, Xiaoshu’s research interests include macroeconomics, labor economics, public economics and applied econometrics. She recently had her doctoral dissertation about healthcare theory, evidence and policy implications pub-lished in a textbook entitled Dynamics of Health and Employment.

Current CoursesThis spring, she taught three sections of Introduction to Econom-ics and two sections of Economics of Gender. This coming fall, Xiaoshu will be teaching two sections of Introduction to Macro-economics, Health Economics and a Seminar in Labor.

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Meaningful work.

It’s everyone’s aspiration. It’s critical to personal fulfillment. And, it’s in our mission.

Along with preparing students for fulfilling lives and responsible citizenship, the University of Mount Union is committed to instilling in each and every student the value of pursuing a gratifying career. Whether teaching or leading, exploring or creating, individuals can find meaning in their work by discovering their life’s true calling. Though it’s different for everyone, the Mount Union experience truly sets students on a path toward finding their best selves – a journey they begin when they first set foot on campus.

Meet a handful of alumni who are living proof.Learn more about these featured alumni by visiting www.mountunion.edu/magazine or scanning the QR code on the cover of this issue.

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Casey Fish ‘96Chief Executive Officer, ACI Holdings, LLC

How did Mount Union instill in you the desire to pursue a career that is meaningful?Mount Union instilled in me many qualities that allowed me to recognize the importance of finding a meaningful career. The personal interaction and mentorship of the members of the faculty and staff provided is what ultimately gave me the guidance to find more meaning in a career than just financial gain. At the end of the day, this balance leads to overall happiness and well-being. Making a difference, giving back and helping others is what ultimately provides for a purposeful career that makes you happy.

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Dr. Para (Heropoulos ’77) Jones President, Spartanburg Community College

What about your career do you find most meaningful?Knowing that the education we provide will transform the lives and futures of students and their families is the most meaningful part of my job as president of Spar-tanburg Community College. I also enjoy working to meet the needs of business and industry by providing graduates who are well prepared for their career fields and/or developing education and training programs for incumbent workers. Another meaningful part of my job is that I have the privilege of working with bright and talented faculty and staff members who are committed to our students’ success.

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Dr. April Mason ‘77Provost and Senior Vice President, Kansas State University

What about your career do you find most meaningful?I think the most meaningful part of my job at Kan-sas State University is watching students succeed and knowing that I played a small part in their success, whether it be by hiring faculty members, helping modify a course or helping them find an internship. It’s really exhilarating to see students get excited about learning, and then watch them turn right around and begin applying their knowledge into their everyday life.

P. Roger Clay ‘61President, Rentwear, Inc.

If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same career path?It’s definitely been difficult, and I’d do it all over again. I learned a lot from my experiences, and that is why my life is the way it is. I was married during college, and Patty and I were raising two kids, and that’s how I learned first hand the value of an education. I worked part-time at my father-in-law’s laundry busi-ness, and that’s when I learned about entrepreneurship. It is also where I learned about the industry and how to basically run a company.

In 1972, I started this company with no customers and big dreams. We’ve grown from one employee to more than 80 and from $0 to $6 million in revenue. People caring about me, supporting me and encour-aging me is what helps me carry on. My entire life has been about taking some calculated risks with a lot of great people by my side and a whole lot of hard work. I can’t imagine where I would be if I didn’t take those risks.

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Dr. Bradley Carman ‘84Surgeon, Marietta Memorial Hospital

What about your job do you find most meaningful?One of the most meaningful aspects of my job is the ability to care for the people that I have known most of my life. I feel extremely grateful that I am able to practice general surgery near my hometown. I returned to Washington County (Marietta, OH) after completing a surgical residency in Columbus, OH in 1993. Since then, I have been caring for friends, neighbors, their families and many others in our rural area. It has been fulfilling and at times heartbreaking depending on the illness, but I wouldn’t give it up.

Dr. Arlene Roble ‘95Pediatrician, University Hospitals

How did Mount Union instill in you the desire to pursue a career that is meaningful?I feel I am better at relating and connecting to others because of the personal, tight-knit atmosphere I was a part of at Mount Union. My experi-ence on campus instilled in me the ability to appreciate people. I have carried that with me, and feel I am a better doctor because I can relate to my patients and their families.

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Dr. Richard Drake ‘72Director of Anatomy and Professor of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine

How did Mount Union instill in you the desire to pursue a career that is meaningful?I had Dr. Leonard Epp as a professor, and I truly enjoyed how he encouraged us to learn, stimulated our minds, challenged us and got us excited about education and science. This is exactly what I’m trying to do in my current role as professor of surgery. I had a lot of great professors at Mount Union, but Dr. Epp had a huge impact on my life. From the classroom to the lab, his influ-ence was immeasurable. The path I chose in life is a direct result of my experiences at Mount Union.

Daniel Keller ‘72Chairman, Keller Capital Investments Ltd. Retired Vice President and General Manager of Cedar Point, Cedar Fair L.P.

If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same career path? Unequivocally, I would say absolutely. I enjoyed every minute of my fulfilling 35-year career in the entertainment industry, and I’m not done yet. I think it used to be that people came to the end of a career and that was it, but I’ve entered the next phase of my life—private equity and venture capital investments. Now I have more control over my day, providing more time to sit on boards of businesses and non-profit organizations.

Carrie Coon ‘03Broadway Performer

What about your career do you find most meaningful?Telling stories is one of the oldest human arts, and it is some-thing that we need. It sustains us, it’s part of the way we think and remember, and it’s an honor to be able to participate in that process. It feels like quite a legacy and a tremendous re-sponsibility. Certainly there are things in the industry that can be trite from a business perspective, but telling stories through theatre in a way that describes human nature is very fulfilling.

Shawn Douglass ‘87Lecturer of Theatre, Northwestern University

How did Mount Union instill in you the desire to pursue a career that is meaningful?I had two wonderful professors in the Department of Theatre – James Vincent, who instilled in me a lifelong passion for language, and Dr. Doug Hendel, who helped me to get more “human” in my acting. But it was also people like Dr. George Thomas in phi-losophy who challenged me to think critically and carefully about how arguments were made, and Dr. Don Hobson in religion who helped me to understand you can make a difference in the way people see the world.

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Rita (Salah ’76) AllenRetired Business Consultant, Brussels, Belgium

How did Mount Union instill in you the desire to pursue a career that is meaningful??A major in accounting was established mid-way through my studies at Mount Union, and I was one of the first to choose that as a major. I inter-viewed on campus with one of the largest accounting firms at that time and was told that they already hired their quota of women and were talking to me only as a formality. Needless to say, this made me more determined to pursue a meaningful career, and I am truly glad that the business world has opened up much more for women. Mount Union instilled in me a life-long interest in learning, and after working for many years while raising a family, I went back to school and earned a master of business administration degree. I believe this showed our children that education is a life-long process and not just a part of your youth.

Mark Allen ‘77Senior Vice President, International, Legal, Federal Express Corp., Brussels, Belgium

How did Mount Union instill in you the desire to pursue a career that is meaningful?Mount Union’s foundation in the liberal arts introduced me to a broad range of informa-tion and ideas delivered by outstanding teachers who took a personal interest in my stud-ies and in me. I was a philosophy major with no clear idea of what I might do following graduation. I chose to go to law school because I came to appreciate the close connection between law and philosophy, and I believed that, by becoming a lawyer, I could have a useful, challenging and productive career. Mount Union helped me gain the confidence to pursue my goals and I have always been very grateful for that.

Ron Lynn ‘66Director of Player Development, Stanford University

If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same career path?Yes, I really would. Obviously there were some Saturdays and Sundays when my team’s tail was getting kicked on the field, and I would think that maybe I should have done something with my chemistry degree, like be a doctor. However, my desire to be a coach was far greater. That is why I got my master’s degree and began coaching – so I could hopefully provide an opportunity to another like the one that was given to me.

Pierre Garcon ‘10Wide Receiver, Indianapolis Colts

If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same career path?I wouldn’t change a thing. Coming from the very bottom with all the odds against me just made me work harder to get to where I’m at today. I am just living the life that God has planned out for me.

Ed Warinner ‘84Offensive Line Coach and Co-Offensive Coordinator, University of Notre Dame

How did Mount Union instill in you the desire to pursue a career that is meaningful?I was impressed with how the environment allowed students to experience opportunities, take chances and creatively think out-side the box. The expectation on our campus was that, as fellow students, we would help facilitate this way of thinking and live it.

Dom Capers ‘72Defensive Coordinator, Green Bay Packers

How did Mount Union instill in you the desire to pursue a career that is meaningful?Competing in athletics helped me understand what I wanted to get out of life, so I paid attention to those at Mount who influenced me. The many coaches I had inspired me both on and off the field. Coaches Wable and Lynn were big influences in my life.

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Randall C. Hunt ‘75Chair, University of Mount Union Board of TrusteesDirector and Shareholder, Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., L.P.A.

A ccording to Randy, he wouldn’t know where he would be today if it weren’t for two professors at Mount Union who took

an interest in him and his future. It was the fall quarter of his senior year, and Jack Peters, who taught investment at Mount Union, ap-proached him about working at Butler Wick & Co. Jack stopped him after class one day and said, “Would you be willing to sell securities? I think you really have a talent.” Randy never saw it coming because he had never thought about taking that specific path in life.

Also during his senior year, professor Dick Ogline, who taught business law, sat him down and encouraged him to think about going to law school after graduation. “He just handed me an LSAT application,” said Randy. “I didn’t really know what to say because I was more interested in going into business.” Despite this initial intention, Ogline’s passion for law and the real life experiences he brought into the classroom inspired Randy to start studying for the LSAT exam and deciding to which graduate schools to apply.

He did reasonably well on the exam, and following graduation, Randy started law school at Case Western Reserve University. The rest is history, but he will always remember how his journey into law began – mentoring.

Randy, who serves as chair of the University of Mount Union Board of Trustees, has a vision to develop a program that would allow

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An Interest in the Future Someone took an inter-est in us and guided us on the right path. It’s why I got involved at the University after my years as a student. – Randall Hunt

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Helping Students Take Their First Steps Toward Career Success

current students to have the opportunity to take advantage of Mount Union’s exceptional connections – its graduates and their employers. He believes, and rightfully so, that Mount Union’s suc-cessful alumni have much advice to offer the younger generation about the job market and life in general.

“I’d assume that each of us (graduates of Mount Union) in our own way, had a similar experience. Someone took an interest in us and

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Sandy Womack Jr. ‘92Principal, Hartford Middle School

Sandy has an interesting story about how his journey to Mount Union began and where his education and experiences have led him in life. He feels that it is important to pass along this story to others, and he does it often. Most recently, he spoke at an education conference on campus and shared his wisdom with a group of multicultural students in honor of Black History Month.

Sandy moved nearly 17 times during his youth, and at the age of 16, he was living on his own. He admits he had a rough beginning, but he preaches to students that “It’s never how you start, it’s how you finish.” Sandy was offered scholarships, work study and a vast amount of financial aid from Mount Union and also got an off-campus job to pay for rent and tuition. As a student, he was a member of the wrestling team and majored in elementary education. As a freshman, classes were difficult for Sandy, even though he had a 4.0 grade point average his senior year in high school. Now, he has a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree and a principal licensure. He’s written a book and has spoken all over the United States.

If there’s one piece of advice he could give to students it would be to get involved as much as possible and learn from it because those experiences will last a lifetime.

In Sandy’s own words...When you’re young, 23 doesn’t know what 41 is going to bring, which is why it’s important for older, more experienced graduates to pass along their knowledge and experience to current students.

We, as graduates, need to show students that their Mount Union education will go a long way. Alumni came back all the time when I was a student. People like Mike Wil-liams ‘74, Howard Ward ‘76 and Gary Frost ‘76. They motivated us and encouraged us to stay strong. I think it’s important for me to do the same thing for others.

Find out what you’re good at and pursue those endeavors – art, sports, music, writing or computer science. The world is yours, but you have to put in the effort. From here, you can go anywhere. Mount Union wasn’t what I thought it was going to be, but it was an excellent experience for me. You will get an education that will take you places.

Words of Wisdom

When you’re young, 23 doesn’t know what 41 is going to bring, which is why it’s important for older, more experienced graduates to pass along their knowledge.

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guided us on the right path. It’s why I got involved at the University after my years as a student,” said Randy. “I had two profes-sors who really directed me in a profession that I had never even thought about. And, I’m sure there are hundreds of alumni who had similar experiences who want to do the same for someone else and make a differ-ence in others’ lives.”

Randy and others agree that exposing stu-dents to career opportunities in the early years of college is vital, which is why he is so passionate about getting this program started. He wants students to have the opportunity to have a mentor, shadow someone on the job, secure an internship, network, participate in mock interviews, receive assistance and guidance when ap-plying to graduate schools and, ultimately, find permanent employment after gradua-tion. Who better to offer these opportuni-ties than Mount Union’s own alumni?

“This program will be a tremendous extension to what students are learning in the classroom, and to the exceptional programming already being offered by the Office of Career Development,” said Randy. “It’s going to take a lot of work, but I believe that the diligent and combined efforts of the Office of Career Development and the Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities can ensure that even more students have ample career experi-ences before they walk across the stage to receive their diploma.”

A number of alumni already serve as men-tors, offering advice and recruiting Mount Union students for internships and jobs, and their stories are shared on the follow-ing pages. Hear, in their own words, their reflections on these enriching experiences. They are stalwart in their efforts to guide students as they take their first steps toward career success, and this formalized program will open the door to more exceptional con-nections and a wider array of opportunities.

Any suggestions?Have ideas?

Want to help?

We’d like to hear from you.

email your comments to alumni@mountunion.edu.

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Sandra (Goff ‘74) ThomasRetired Senior Vice President of JP Morgan Chase

Nancy Hill ’79President and Chief executive officer of the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4A’s)

Lee Ann (Johnston ’83) Thornexecutive Director of Atrium oB/GYN, Inc.

Experience and Influence

Because of my educational experience at Mount Union, I was able to adapt to a constantly-changing landscape and continually stay ahead of the curve. – Nancy Hill “

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Nancy, Sandra and Lee Ann, all three accomplished Mount Union alumnae in the business arena and members of the Board of Trustees, are prime examples of individuals who truly assist students by offering advice, sharing their past experiences and serving as sounding boards for others. The three recently served on a panel during Women’s History Month, and their discussion focused on how their journeys have led them on paths to successful careers, holding powerful leadership positions in the corporate world. They faced challenges along the way because of their gender and experienced instances in which being a woman was ben-eficial. overall, though, they have a shared hope for the future and the role women will play in it. To view video clips of their panel presentation, visit www.mountunion.edu/panel.

In Sandra’s own words...What allowed me to graduate from Mount Union with a degree in English and com-munication and then go into the financial services industry and be successful is the liberal arts foundation I received at Mount Union. Although I didn’t have training in any specific field like business or finance, when I left campus, what I took with me allowed me to thrive. It was a combination of the abilities to look at a problem and analyze it as well as collaborate with and relate to others. It’s those foundational life skills that are transferable and translatable across all industries.

In Nancy’s own words...I’ve built my career on looking at the next opportunity to learn, yet I never consid-ered something an opportunity simply because I was going to get paid more money. Instead, it was because of another shift in the way the business world was going. Because of my educational experi-ence at Mount Union, I was able to adapt to a constantly-changing landscape and continually stay ahead of the curve.

In Lee Ann’s own words...I like to define my career experience as a compilation. What I mean by this is that, if you take your education and a solid set of skills, you can really move through many industries and do anything to which you set your mind. That’s been my career for the past 25 years – doing a lot of different and interesting things and enjoying all of them. I’m constantly looking for challeng-es and different situations in which to get involved.

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More than MentoringHelping students find meaningful careers is a top priority at the 415 Group. With doz-ens of Mount Union graduates joining its ranks throughout the past two decades, the accounting firm in Canton, oH, which also offers business and technology consulting, has become an extension of the Mount Union community. But its involvement doesn’t end there. Business partners Rich and Scott continue to recruit graduates from the University on an annual basis while also helping Mount Union students find intern-ships and serving as mentors to students interested in the accounting profession. They continually provide essential feedback regarding the skills and knowledge with which graduates should be equipped in order to be successful in the field. And, if they could offer advice to today’s students, they’d encourage them to never stop learning. The world is changing more rapidly than ever before, and it’s imperative for individu-als to continue to learn in order to remain competitive in the job market.

In Scott’s own words...It has been said that, if you find something that you enjoy doing and there is value to what you do, you will never work a day in your life. With meaningful work, every day is a challenge, and that challenge provides you with opportunities to grow professionally as well as help others in accomplishing their goals.

By serving as a mentor, you can share with others your experiences, successes and failures that will ultimately provide them with an understanding of where they’re career may or may not be heading. A mentor is critical not only to provide guidance, but also to be there as a sounding board when students have questions or need direction.

In Rich’s own words...Mount Union has a very strong alumni base with graduates who are always willing to help. Students have the unique opportunity to reach out to these individuals and learn as much as possible about their professions. I also encourage students to apply for intern-ships, summer jobs or shadowing opportunities as a means of discovering what accoun-tants actually do.

It is important for students to find something they truly enjoy. At some point in their lives, they will realize it is not about just working hard and making money, but about enjoying what they do and giving back to society. It is incredibly difficult to just “go to work” every day for 45 years in a job that you don’t like and still have quality of life.

Rich Craig ’90 Partner, 415 Group

Scott Whetstone ‘77Partner, 415 Group

The road to successThe Office of Career Development works consistently with Mount Union alumni from various industries, organizations and companies to discover opportunities for current students such as internships, employment and mentoring, among others. Recently, the staff had the chance to speak with a handful of graduates to learn more about their paths to career success. They also shared advice for today’s students, and all of it was cap-tured on video. View it for yourself at www.mountunion.edu/careervideo or read a few of their words below.

Laura Fish-Rogers ’98 Vice President, Universal Media Syndicate I actually don’t do what I studied. I did an internship my senior year at an ad agency doing political work and was placed in the company’s media buying team. I found it to be very interesting and ended up getting a job in an advertising agency following graduation.

Daniel Griffith ’99Vice President and Trust Officer, Premier Bank & Trust, N.A.I would encourage students to get in-volved on campus because the skills you learn outside of the classroom provide advantages for you to apply in your future careers.

Marissa Miller ’06 Budget Coordinator, Aultman Health Foundation All through college, I worked in the bank-ing industry. While on campus, I had the opportunity to work in healthcare and have been working in the field ever since. With the help of Becky Doak and the Office of Career Development at Mount Union, I got this job right out of college!

Brad Taylor ’93 Criminalist, Canton-Stark County Crime Lab I was originally a math major at Mount Union and then switched to chemistry. I secured an internship at the Canton-Stark County Crime Lab in forensics, and because of that experience, I only applied to crime labs after graduating. It was a time of economic downturn, so I didn’t get hired right away, but a few years later, after a hiring freeze was over, I ended up securing a position.

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When Julie was a student, there were sev-eral Mount Union graduates from the The J.M Smucker Company who came to cam-pus to speak to the Accounting Club. In fact, accounting manager Nick Workinger ‘00 is one speaker who she’ll always remember. Nick was recruited to work for Smucker’s by another Mount Union graduate and felt compelled to come back to campus to tell students his story. He wanted to share insight into his career in accounting with students who were interested in the ac-counting profession. The night Nick spoke on campus was the beginning of Julie’s interview process, and eventually, she was hired by Nick to work for the company.

In Julie’s own words...I was a business administration major with a concentration in finance and a minor in accounting. All of the classes that I took at Mount Union helped me to gain the background knowledge that I need daily for my job, whether through a finance seminar or a public speaking course. Each and every class gave me a different set of tools that have helped me to be successful in my job.

The experience and knowledge that I gained through a business course led by Becky Doak from the Office of Career Development was very helpful. The first thing that a company sees from you is your résumé, so if it is not top-notch, they may simply look you and your skills over and move on to the next candidate. Interview skills are also impor-tant, which is why the mock interviews on campus helped to prepare me for my job interview. It is really something that students should experience and participate in, rather than just read about.

Nick’s education at Mount Union not only provided him with the technical skills needed for his current position at The J.M. Smucker Company but also formed a foundation for him to be a sound professional in the business world. While he and members of the accounting department at Smucker’s are very active in campus recruiting, Nick has also had the opportunity and pleasure to return frequently to his alma mater to participate in Accounting Night and speak to members of the Accounting Club. He feels compelled to come back to campus to share insight into his career and tell his story about being recruited by a Mount Union graduate to work for Smucker’s.

As a student at Mount Union, Nick’s college experience helped to instill in him the im-portance of finding a meaningful career.

In fact, he credits the encouragement of the accounting faculty as they strongly rec-ommended him to not settle and to contin-ue to look for something that is meaningful and makes him happy.

In Nick’s own words...The Office of Career Development can assist in building great relationships with companies and firms that allow a student to build a great network and provide exposure to organizations they may not previously have considered.

Students should pursue work that is relevant to what they want to do in their careers after graduation. This provides an opportunity to obtain valuable experience to build their careers.

The Office of Career Development can assist in building great relationships with companies and firms.

– Nick Workinger

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Recruitment in ActionJulie (Eagle ’06) KeenerSupervisor, Cash Management The J.M. Smucker Company

Inspiration Through ParticipationNick Workinger ‘00Manager, Finance and Accounting, U.S. Retail CoffeeThe J.M. Smucker Company

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The LaFountains truly had a wonderful experience at Mount Union. They both left campus with an exceptional education, great career, life-long friendships and a supporting spouse. As students, they saw first hand the importance of receiving career exposure early on and have now decided to pay it forward by offering their time and talents to current Mount Union students.

Both Matthew and Renee are active in recruiting Mount Union stu-dents for internships and full-time jobs. When they’re not recruiting, Matthew can be found on campus speaking to students about his experiences in public accounting or guest lecturing in an entrepre-neurial class. Renee’s friendly face can be seen in mock interviews on campus, and she also provides feedback to the Office of Career Development on interview skills and reviews resumes.

Matthew is also a member of the University of Mount Union Business Advisory Committee, which meets with faculty to share ideas regarding the curriculum and what employers are looking for when hiring recent graduates. In addition, Renee attends the annual Feedback Friday career fair at Mount Union where students are encouraged to ask recruiters for insights while also searching for career opportunities.

In Matthew’s own words...The job market is more competitive than ever and employers are only interested in the top candidates. Students need to be able to differentiate themselves from others who are competing for the same jobs. Not only are grades and extracurricular activities important, but also strong communication skills, leadership quali-

ties and the portrayal of a professional image are absolute musts. Students should utilize the Office of Career Development to obtain an internship or some other type of employment that is related to the career they would like to pursue. These are the types of things that employers are looking for – experience.

Mount Union has an excellent reputation for producing well-rounded graduates that strive for success.

In Renee’s own words...I was fortunate to attend Mount Union and it truly was life chang-ing because I met my husband and developed several lifelong friendships. Mount Union is a big part of my past and – through my recruiting position – my present. I have two sons, who will eventually head off to college, so who knows, I may just be a Mount Union mom in the future!

I’ve been with FedEx since six weeks after graduation. My edu-cation gave me the skills I needed to land my first job and the confidence I needed to grow and move up in the work place. As an employer and recruiter, I see first hand that Mount Union students are typically sharp and very well prepared.

The Office of Career Development gives students the opportunity to network with recruiters and hiring managers. That is something that may not naturally happen in the day-to-day lives of college students. They spend years preparing for their careers, and the office helps open the doors to help them achieve their goals.

Engaging, Advising and RecruitingMatthew LaFountain ‘94 Renee (Clark ’94) LaFountainPrincipal, Hill, Barth & King LLC Human Resources Recruiter, FedEx Custom Critical

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class notes

council message

Class Notes to be included in Issue II, 2012 of Mount Union Magazine must be received before April 30, 2012.

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

Those of you who have been on campus lately are sure to notice a few new structures. Over the past several decades, construction vehicles and hard hats have been as plentiful as backpacks and purple hoodies. The campus has grown, and today’s students are looking for facilities that are different than in years past. Mount Union has done an excellent job of adjusting to fluid times in an effort to remain effective and relevant.

Recently, members of Alumni Council have been working on our their own internal structure in an effort to remain responsive to the needs of an ever-changing Mount Union family. Over the past six months, the existing members have worked to evaluate ways to create a more efficient structure. After some thorough discussion, I am thrilled to re-port that we are ready to employ a new and exciting Alumni Association.

One of our most important goals is to include as many members of the Mount Union family as pos-sible. Exciting things are happening on campus and we want to share that dynamic spirit. That means more opportunities to interact with class members or favorite professors via social networking sites, more chances to talk and meet with other Purple Raiders in your part of the world and even more chances to help current students enter the work-force. It may not be the type of new structures that people admire as they stroll through campus, but it will surely help us to make the connections that make Mount Union a very special place.

If you would like to learn more, be sure to keep an eye out for the next Mount Union Magazine. In the mean time, have a great summer and see you at Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2011!

Daniel Griffith ’99Alumni Council President

1959Robert and Nancy Rodgers reside at 117 Alwoodley, Williamsburg, VA 23188.

1964Jim and Dorothy Herman reside at 668 Almeda Ct. N., Saint Petersburg, FL 33702. He is employed by

1986James Knepp was appointed magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Ohio.

Mindy Samay and Rick Hardy were married June 19, 2010.

1987Reggie and Karyn Thomas announce the birth of a son, Kaidon Grant, on September 30, 2010. Reggie is the vice president and community development relationship manager of Huntington National Bank. They reside at 803 Lindenhaven Rd., Gahanna, OH 43230.

1989Crista (Wilson) and Gary Sigrist are the parents of Connor, 6 and Cassidy, 1. Crista is an attendance secretary for the Columbia County Board of Education, and Gary is the accounting manager for Threadmills USA, LLC. They reside at 4079 Quinn Dr., Evans, GA 30809.

1991Nathan Olin has partnered in the development of Connor, Morneau & Olin, LLP.

1992Kyle and Kristina Knight adopted Shelby Jean-Lee on December 15, 2009. She was born on June 21, 2008. Kyle is the owner of Kyle Knight Media.

1993Erica Brown is the director of spiritual life and community engagement at Wesley College.

Thomas R. Houlihan was selected as 2011 Ohio Super Lawyers – Rising Star by Ohio Super Lawyers.

Laura (McAllister) and Jeff Kurtz adopted a daughter, Emerson Yicheng, on June 15, 2009 who joins sibling Eliza. She was born on July 21, 2007.

Shawna (Erb) L’Italien received the Athena Award from the Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce and Youngstown Vindicator.

Teresa Smith resides at 2600 Mayfield Rd., #2, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106.

1994Jim and Yvette Ballard announce the birth of a son, Jack Joseph, on January 28, 2011.

Adrian Lim and Bee-Ching Oh ’95 are the parents of Alyssa, 4 and Aston, 1.

Melissa (Crytzer) Fry was named the 2010 State of Arizona’s Big Sister of the Year. She is a full-time professional freelance writer.

Stephanie (Rose) and Shannon Jenkins announce the birth of a son, Caden, on January 23, 2011 who joins siblings Colby, 14 and Shane, 12.

1995Alfred and Susan Blazek announce the birth of a son, Sebastian Ephraim, on December 7, 2010

who joins siblings Paul, 8, Caleb, 6, Josiah, 5, Xavier, 3 and Gregory, 1. Alfred is the chief financial officer for Dunham’s Sports. They reside at 3896 Long Meadow Ln., Lake Orion, MI 48359.

1996Brad and Julie Harbison announce the birth of a daughter, Lauren, on June 12, 2010.

Dr. Evelynn (Roth) and Joe Mitchell ’94 announce the birth of a daughter, Kayla Anne, on August 14, 2009.

Dean and Jenny (Fuller ’99) Petersen are the parents of Hannah, 8 and Deana, 6. Dean is the chief financial officer of Arthur Middleton Capital Holdings, and Jenny is a professional advisor and adjunct professor of anatomy at Walsh University. They reside at 1256 Bark Rd., Magnolia, OH 44643.

Michael and Kelly Wenderfer are the parents of Ryann, 5. Michael is the regional manager of sales for Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation. They reside at 16008 Loneoak View Dr., Lithia, FL 33619.

1997Ryan Scott O’Halek is the president of Managed Benefits Inc.

Christi (Welch) and Lance Wilson announce the birth of a daughter, Lanny Vegas, on October 13, 2009 who joins sibling Woody, 5. They reside at 82652 Lordsburg Dr., Indio, CA 92203.

1998Dana Lawless-Andric was awarded the 2010 President’s Excellence Award at Kent State University.

1999Melissa (Kozel) and Kyle Creamer announce the birth of a daughter, Taylor Grace, on October 30, 2010 who joins sibling Katie, 4.

Scott and Mary Furgerson announce the birth of a daughter, Elizabeth Catherine, on June 30, 2010.

Tennille Jones-Lewis and Moses “Trey” Lewis ’93 announce the birth of a son, Langston Moses, on March 14, 2010 who joins sibling Zora, 4.

Elizabeth (Sacksteder) LaClair earned a doctorate degree in higher education administration from the University of Alabama. Her dissertation received the 2010 Barbara K. Townsend Dissertation Award from The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students.

2000Meredith (Garman) and Kevin ’99 Brown announce the birth of a son, Tobin Elliot, on February 15, 2010 who joins sibling Reece, 3.

Erin (Mares) and Todd Butler announce the birth of a son, Campbell Blake, on March 30, 2010 who joins siblings Logan, 6 and Hudson, 3.

Todd and Sarah (Grimm) Frank announce the birth of a daughter, Reagan Eileen, on June 2, 2010 who joins sibling Carter, 2.

Progressive Property Specialists, and she is an intake facilitator for Suncoast Hospice.

1967Chaplain Lt. Col. Leslie A. Peine was inducted into the Ohio Veteran’s Hall of Fame. He recently retired from active service where he last served as the pastor of First United Methodist Church in Massillon, OH. He is currently working part-time as the minister of visitation at Church of the Lakes United Methodist Church in Canton, OH. His wife, Beryl (Berger), also retired from Canton Local School District.

1970Kathryn (Lamb) Boehnke is a physician and director of women’s imaging at Mercy Health Partners.

1973Philip Kiko is the republican staff director for the Committee on House Administration’s chairman for the 112th Congress.

Tim Wulf is the president of JJ of Reno Inc., which has developed three Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich franchises in Reno, NV. He resides at 4047 Waterhole Dr., Reno, NV 89519.

1975Dr. James D. Feiszli is the director of music activities at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. He was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the South Dakota Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association.

Kathy E. Sasak-Lindholm was appointed by Governor Bill Ritter Jr. to serve as the executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Safety.

1976Christine Allison is the artistic director and founder of A Chorus for a Cause, director of the children and youth choruses of VOCI, director of Bel’ VOCI, director of music at New Vision United Church of Christ and a private voice teacher. She resides at 2624 19th St. N.W., Canton, OH 44708.

Frederick Snowden is the president and owner of Carnation Accounting Company. He resides at 10605 Dot Ave., Alliance, OH 44601.

1979Rev. Richard Scott Johnson is the director of non-government organizations for MTN Government Services.

1981Chandi Rudolph is the budgeting and grants manager for Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio. Chandi, Kelly and Samantha reside at 2682 Twin Creeks Dr., Copley, OH 44321.

1983David McLaughlin is the parking operations manager for the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

1984Holly (Snyder) Shaw and Bill Hollis were married December 4, 2010. Holly is a technology teacher-leader for the Philadelphia School District. She also is active with USMWF, advocating for work safety issues. She has testified in front of congressional committees regarding worker safety. Bill is a voice-over artist, specializing in commercials.

1985Randall Gluck and Chargalene Luna were married September 4, 2010. He is a service information developer of HP Enterprise Services.

Brian Stoll is a disc jockey for WLVY FM 94 Rock.

Jim Weir was recently promoted to director of West Virginia Business College.

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Grant Monachino is a partner at Baker & Hostetler, LLP.

Jennifer (Alder) and Justin Wilhelm announce the birth of a daughter, McKenna Rose, on November 20, 2010. They reside at 3390 Tyler Dr., Brunswick, OH 44212.

2001Erin (Hood) and Kevin Fink announce the birth of a daughter, Lila Grace, on January 27, 2010.

David and Jessica Melfi announce the birth of a daughter, Isabella Rose, on May 24, 2010.

Nicholas and Nicole Occhionero announce the birth of a daughter, Adeline Ann, on February 4, 2011.

2002Darin and Jennifer Chidester announce the birth of a daughter, Ilee Elaine, on September 12, 2010. They reside at 2652 Bayberry Dr., Waterford, MI 48329.

Karen (Craghead) DeLeon announces the birth of twins, Kendall and Brennen, on May 18, 2010 who joins sibling Jalyn, 4.

Samuel and Rebecca Dimmerling announce the birth of a daughter, Dakota Jewel, on October 5, 2010.

Karlye (Rhodeback) and Chad Martin announce the birth of a daughter, Macey Marie, on June 24, 2010 who joins sibling Hadley, 2.

Lisa (Lewis) and Vince Scovern announce the birth of a daughter, Lauren Marie, on August 14, 2010. They reside at 988 Maple St., Tallmadge, OH 44278.

2003Sarah Adkins is the coordinator of the Southwest Professional Development Center.

Roberta Butto and Bryan Fialkowski were married October 23, 2010. Members of the wedding party included Kimberly (Gennaro) Ware and Julie Grant.

Julie (Curran) and Michael Carter announce the birth of a son, Cole William, on July 24, 2010.

Anne Walters is a research analyst for Alexandrian Defense Group.

2004Annie (Maines) and Jason Yost announce the birth of a son, Hunter Lynn, on March 26, 2010. Annie is a physical education teacher for Lake Local Schools. They reside at 7295 Saint Francis, Louisville, OH 44641.

Audra (Lee) and Matt Youngen announce the birth of a son, Ryker Matthew, on March 28, 2011.

2005Sarah Freeman and AJ Herrmann were married September 18, 2010. Members of the wedding party included Angela Dallas, Jill (Smith) Longo, Stacy (Picken) Lipowski, Laura Vesco and Dana Wagner. Sarah and AJ reside in Vienna, VA.

Sheri (Early) and Daniel Gross announce the birth of a son, Jackson Kane, on March 16, 2011.

Sharon Habjan and Jonathan Cox were married September 19, 2009. Members of the wedding party included Jennifer Bixler and Janine (Miller) Hepler. They reside at 870 Upholland Ln., Columbus, OH 43085.

Robert and Jessica McDavid are the parents of Dylan, 2 and Jackson, 2. Robert is a dentist, and Jessica is a third-year dental student. They reside at 13062 Coventry Ave., Pickerington, OH 43147.

2006Wilma Bradley is currently interning at Baldwin-Wallace College in the Center for Academic and Professional Success (C.A.P.S.). She is also pursuing a master of education degree in integrative leadership at Baldwin-Wallace.

Jessica Clapper is an autism intervention specialist for New Philadelphia City Schools.

Emily Creamer-Hill and James Hill announce the birth of a daughter, Jocelyn, on October 8, 2010.

Drew DeHart is an account executive at Cowboy Sports Properties, a division of Learfield Sports.

Brandon Harr and Sarah Miller were married April 19, 2008. He works for Jade-Sterling Steel Company, and she is an accountant for AdvizeX Technologies Inc. They reside at 3757 Hawksdale Ct., Stow, OH 44224.

Becky (Annen) and Ray Himes announce the birth of a daughter, Caitlyn Marie, on August 24, 2010.

Lindsay Kaderly and David Krochta ’07 were married July 31, 2010. Members of the wedding party included Rachel Jenkins and Brian Brockman ’07. Lindsay is an English and journalism teacher in Dudley, NC, and David is the safety director of Laughlin Poultry.

2007Brittany Mirizio and Jason Osborne were married July 17, 2010.

aluMni babiescongratulations on the

newest addition to your family.Let us know about your new bundle of joy by sending in an update form (found in the back of each issue of the Mount Union Magazine) or submitting it online on Purple Raiders Central at alumni.mountunion.edu. Upon receipt of a birth announce-ment, we will send you a baby tee to welcome your child to the Mount Union family. Return a photo of your child wearing the tee, and we will include it in a future issue.

office of alumni relations and university activities1972 Clark Ave., Alliance, OH 44601

(800) 992-6682, ext. 2030alumni@mountunion.edu • alumni.mountunion.edu

Aiden BaunSon of Angelica

Ackerman ‘07

Tobin BrownSon of Meredith (Garman ’00) and Kevin ‘99 Brown

Campbell, Hudson and Logan Butler

Children of Erin (Mares ’00) and Todd ‘00 Butler

Lauren Harbison Daughter of Brad ’96 and

Julie Harbison

Hunter, Claire and John Jopperi

Children of Andi (Erb ’00) and Eric Jopperi

Shelby Jean-Lee KnightDaughter of Kyle ’92 and

Kristina Knight

Lauren ScovernDaughter of Lisa (Lewis ‘02) and Vince Scovern

Lanny and Woody WilsonChildren of Christi (Welch

‘97) and Lance Wilson

Hunter YostSon of Annie (Maines ‘04)

and Jason Yost

Dylan and Jackson McDavidSons of Robert ’05

and Jessica McDavid

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2008Matthew Dawson was named California’s Strongest Man in 2009 and placed 8th in the 2010 America’s Strongest Man competition.

Dianna Hyde earned a master’s degree in college student personnel from the University of Dayton.

Jessica Riha and Ian Adams ’06 were married June 20, 2009. They announce the birth of a son, Maxwell Thomas, on December 19, 2010. Jessica is an athletic trainer at Cleveland Clinic, and Ian is a research assistant at Case Western Reserve University.

Katie Seward earned a master of public health degree from The Ohio State University’s College of Public Health.

2009Catherine Checkelsky earned a master’s degree in school counseling from Kent State University. She resides at 8070 St. R. 514, Big Prairie, OH 44611.

Allison Flach and Travis Alexander were married August 7, 2010. She is a teacher at Horizon Child Development Center in Mentor, OH.

2010Kyle Brown is a systems analyst and programmer at Swagelok Company in Solon, OH.

Amanda Gillis and Greg Church ’08 were married July 16, 2010. They reside at 1154 N. Market St., Apt. A, Berwick, PA 18603.

Gina Serluco is an intervention specialist at Willowick Middle School.

deaths1935Wilma (Tope) Longsworth of Columbus, OH died December 23, 2010. She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority.

1937James Wilhelm of Lafayette, CA died October 31, 2010. He was a teacher at Alliance High School, Acalanes High School, Del Valle High School and Vallejo Junior College.

1940Harriett “Betsy” (Moore) Fletcher of Columbus, OH died December 22, 2010. She earned a bachelor of science degree in library science from the University of Illinois.

Francis Havill of Bend, OR died March 7, 2011. He graduated from the theological school at Drew University and served congregations in New Jersey, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Oregon.

1941Col. Dr. Stanley Lutz of Bellevue, NE died July 7, 2009. He was a member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity.

Dr. Avard Mitchell of Wellesley, MA died February 23, 2011. The U.S. Army veteran earned master and doctorate degrees in chemistry from Purdue University and a doctor of medicine degree from Harvard Medical School, and then practiced medicine.

1942Dr. George Cain of Columbus, OH died January 7, 2011. He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Medical School and practiced medicine. He was also captain in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Jodine (Sparks) Duerr of Fort Pierce, FL died October 19, 2010. She earned a master’s degree in education from Kent State University and taught in the Canton City and Jackson Local school districts.

1943Catherine (Sheatsley) Lutz of Bellevue, NE died November 26, 2010. She was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority.

Dr. Robert Shanewise of Spokane, WA died February 26, 2011. A veteran of the U.S. Navy and graduate of the University of Rochester Medical School, he had a successful career as an orthopedic surgeon.

Earle Wise of Marlboro, OH died December 22, 2010. The U.S. Army veteran earned a law degree from the University of Michigan. He practiced law and was elected to serve as the judge of the Fifth District Court of Appeals of Ohio.

1944Eloise (Rapp) Seachrist of Rootstown, OH died November 13, 2010. She earned a master’s degree in education from Westminster College and taught at New Waterford, Leetonia and Crestview high schools. She also was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

1947Harold Weaver of Canton, OH died November 20, 2010. A veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, he retired from Republic Steel.

Lois Ann (Dewalt) Zellers of Salem, OH died February 26, 2011. She was the first woman chemist at Babcock and Wilcox Research and Development. A graduate of Kent State University, she taught in the Salem City School District.

1949Robert Cope of Upper Arlington, OH died January 13, 2011. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he worked for the Shoe Corporation of America.

Hartley Johnson of Canton, OH died January 12, 2011.

1950Dr. Shelley Stone of Ashville, NC died March 8, 2011. He taught high school in Carroll County before enlisting in the Air Force during the Korean War. He earned a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Rochester and a doctorate degree in educational psychology from the University of Chicago. He taught counseling at Purdue University.

Virgil Strazi of Jackson Township, OH died February 4, 2011. While serving in the U.S. Naval Air Corps during World War II, he was a flight engineer. He worked at Goodyear Aerospace Division as a project planner.

1951Dr. Fred Jamison of Minerva, OH died December 10, 2010. A graduate of The Ohio State University School of Optometry, he was an optometrist.

Donald Luginbuhl of Alliance, OH died January 23, 2011. He worked at Babcock and Wilcox Tubular Products.

William McKee of Columbus, GA died March 4, 2011. A graduate of Miami University and The Ohio State University Law School, McKee was a prosecuting attorney until his retirement. He was appointed twice as judge for the Fifth District Court of Appeals of Ohio. McKee also served in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Harold Walker of Stanardsville, VA died August 23, 2010. The U.S. Army veteran earned a master’s degree from The Ohio State University and worked as a physicist in government service with the National Bureau of Standards and the Pentagon.

1954Dr. Phillip Currie of Sun City, FL died November 27, 2010. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, he practiced obstetrics and gynecology. He is survived by his wife, Elinor (Schneider).

1955Elizabeth (Springer) Wise of Show Low, AZ died October 20, 2010.

1958John Ansley of Roanoke, VA died January 14, 2011.

Francis Byrnes of Cincinnati, OH died February 11, 2011.

Norma (Hall) Peterson of Columbiana, OH died November 19, 2010.

1959Virginia Reed of Minerva, OH died February 3, 2011.

1960Carolyn (Yohe) Markwardt of Prescott, AZ died March 23, 2011.

1961Janet (Leahy) Thomas of Canton, OH died February 22, 2011. She taught English at Middlebranch Middle School.

aluMni e-mail1970sChristine Allison ’76: cdanotes@gmail.comKathryn (Lamb ‘70) Boehnke: klb@ouraynet.comTim Wulf ’73: tlwulf@sbcglobal.net

1980sDavid McLaughlin ’83: cardinal35@msn.comCrista (Wilson ‘89) Sigrist: cristasig@comcast.netReggie Thomas ’87: reggiethomas22@yahoo.com

1990sAlfred Blazek ’95: al.blazek@gmail.comMelissa (Crytzer ‘94) Fry: melissa@azcommpro.comKyle Knight ’92: kyle@kyleknightmedia.comDr. Evelynn (Roth ‘96) Mitchell: evelynn@satx.rr.comJenny (Fuller ‘99) Petersen: jennylpetersen@gmail.comTeresa Smith ’93: tsmith@avonoaks.netMichael Wenderfer ’96: mwenderfer@hertz.comChristi (Welch ‘97) Wilson: king3queen@aol.com

2000sAllison (Flach ’09) Alexander: allison.flach@yahoo.comBrandon Harr ’06: harrbor42@hotmail.comRobert McDavid ’05: mcdavid.9@osu.eduJennifer (Alder ‘00) Wilhelm: atokdog@yahoo.com

Mount Union graduates Lindsay Kaderly ‘06, David Krochta ’07, Brian Brockman ’07 and Rachel Jenkins ’06 together spell “MUC.” Lindsay and David were mar-ried July 31, 2010.

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Brett Baker ’10, a member of the United States Army and graduate of Mount Union’s ROTC Program, is currently stationed in Iraq. He and his friends showed their Purple Raider pride by posing for a photograph.

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dr. clara becerraDr. Clara Becerra, 58, of Austintown, OH, died on April 26 following an extended illness. Becerra, a professor of Spanish at Mount Union, joined the faculty in 2001.

She was a native of Bogotá, Columbia, where she gradu-ated from the Universidad Pedagógica Nactional and Instituto Caro y Cuervo. She also earned a master’s de-gree from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and a doctorate degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

She is survived by her husband, Servio; children, Carlos and Amanda; and a sister, Lucely Hernandez.

daniel M. gormanDaniel M. Gorman, 58, of Hartville, OH, died on January 11. Gorman, director of athletic training and associate professor of human performance and sport business at Mount Union, joined the faculty in 1985. He was integral to the success of the University’s athletic training program, which recently received the maximum 10-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.

A native of Westbury, NY, Gorman earned an associate of arts degree from the State University of New York (SUNY) – Morrisville, a bachelor of science degree from SUNY-Cortland and a master’s degree from Eastern Illinois Uni-versity as well as certification from the National Athletic Trainers Association.

He is survived by his wife, Gigi; children, eric ’07, Mike, Jessie and Matt; his mother, Agayla Gorman; siblings, Mary Stenov, Ellen Gorman-Martinez, Patti Gorman, Vickie Leptourgas and Eugene Gorman.

charles groveTrustee Charles Grove, 82, of Alliance, OH, died Janu-ary 30. A graduate of Alliance High School who earned a bachelor of mechanical engineering degree from Duke University, Grove served in the U.S. Air Force dur-ing the Korean War and worked as an Air Force crash investigator. He returned to Alliance to join his father in the family business – Grove Appliance TV and Audio – eventually serving as president and owner. Today, Grove’s is the city’s oldest business under continuous management.

Serving on the University’s Board of Trustees for nearly two decades, he was a campaign supporter and annual fund contributor. His support made the naming of Grove Court in the Hartshorn Village of apartment-style housing options possible. Recently, the entryway of the Engineering and Business Building was named Grove Lobby in his honor.

Grove was named the Alliance Citizen of the Year and was awarded the McKinley Fellow Award at Mount Union.

He is survived by his wife, Carol; daughters Carrie Givens and Beth Mitchell; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

coMMunitY deaths1962Gail (Raymond) Anderson of Marion, OH died May 6, 2010.

Carol (Wirth) Fitzgerald of Akron, OH died January 21, 2011. While at Mount Union, she was maid of honor in the May Day festivities. She was an adjuster for Allstate Insurance.

1963Keith Brill of Alliance, OH died February 6, 2011. He was the president and chief executive officer of Lingenfelter-Brill Inc.

1964Patricia (Burkholder) Anderson of Levittown, PA died January 31, 2011. She worked for Remax Properties Limited.

David Hartman of Walpole, MA died March 16, 2011.

Robert Houser of Canton, OH died March 11, 2011. He earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of North Carolina. He was a licensed social worker and nursing home administrator for CareStar.

Dr. G David Spiker of Sebring, OH died December 19, 2010. He earned a master of combined science degree from the University of Mississippi and a doctorate degree in education from the University of Akron. He taught mathematics at Sandy Valley High School and served as a supervisor for Stark County Schools, principal at Magnolia Elementary School and principal in the James A. Garfield School District.

1965Michael Kozub of Strongsville, OH died December 18, 2010.

1966Janet Homan of Alliance, OH died March 4, 2011. She earned a master’s degree from Kent State University and taught Spanish and French at Lake High School.

1970Karen Kloss of Westerville, OH died January 14, 2011. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She earned a master’s degree from The Ohio State University and served as the director of member services for the School Employees Retirement System.

Cynthia (Behrendt) Maney of Canton, OH died February 26, 2011. She taught English for the Massillon City School District.

1971Eleanor (Ailes) Sosnick of Clearwater, FL and North Benton, OH died October 23, 2010. She earned a master’s degree from Kent State University. She was a middle school mathematics teacher in the West Branch Local School District. Survivors include Susan Sosnick ’78, Patricia (Sosnick ’80) Domino, Paula (Hoff ’88) Sosnick, Gregory Domino ’05, Amy (Rossler ’05) Domino and Michele Sosnick ’14.

1972Ron Leathers of Glendale, AZ died May 3, 2010. He was a member of

the Mount Union football team and Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He worked in the electrical contracting business in the Phoenix, AZ area. He is survived by his wife, Susan (Young ’73).

1973Larry Rogers of Independence, OH died June 14, 2010.

1981Susan (Stouffer) Gallagher of Huron Township, OH died February 6, 2011. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority.

Janice (Deis) Willis of Alliance, OH died November 25, 2010. She worked for the Canton City School District.

1983Susan (Bishop) Gregor of Alliance, OH died February 16, 2011. She was a certified public accountant and was employed at Alliance Community Hospital as an assistant controller.

1991Tashia Burch-York of University Heights, OH died February 22, 2011. She was an adoption supervisor.

FriendsFloren Courtney of Limaville, OH died December 10, 2010. The U.S. Army World War II veteran was a foreman at Alliance Manufacturing Company.

Annie (McCall) Gaffney of Cleveland, OH died February 9, 2011. She was a member of the Physical Plant staff at Mount Union.

Elizabeth Gallaher of Webster, NY died February 3, 2011.

Helen Hazen of Alliance, OH died February 1, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Thomas ’39.

Francis Hunter Jr. of Alliance, OH died January 2, 2011. He earned a doctoral degree in biochemistry from the University of Rochester. He was professor emeritus at Washington University Medical School.

Betty McDaniel of Salem, OH died January 11, 2011. She was a member of the Physical Plant staff at Mount Union.

Rev. James P. Nathan of Canton, OH died October 19, 2010.

Kathryn Powers of Alliance, OH died December 25, 2010. She was an administrative assistant at Mount Union.

Paulla (Craft) Vanko of Alliance, OH died December 6, 2010.

Hattie Virtue of Dallas, GA died December 31, 2010.

Linda Werthman died October 6, 2010.

Don West of Vinita, OK died October 26, 2010. He worked at Republic Steel Company and Yorktown Cabinets and also served as president of Riviera Cabinets and co-owner and vice chairman of Prestige Inc.

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caMPus calendarseptember 17, 2011Parent Association eventFamily Day

september 24, 2011M Club Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

october 8, 2011Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2011“Forever Mount”

october 11, 2011Myrtie Allen Kershaw LectureJim Clark, nature photographer, author and contributing editor of Outdoor Photographer Magazine10:30 a.m., Presser Recital Hall

october 27, 2011Schooler LectureKhaled Hosseini, author of A Thousand Splendid Suns and Kite Runner8 p.m., Gymnasium of the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex (MAAC)

november 3, 2011John and eleanor Mincks Wolf LectureCynthia Taggart, professor of music education and area chair of music education at the Michigan State University College of Music7:30 p.m., Presser Recital Hall

november 17, 2011Thelma Tournay Slater Lecture in ClassicsNiall Slater, professor of Latin and Greek at emory University 10:30 a.m., Presser Recital Hall

For a full calendar of events including times and locations, visit

calendar.mountunion.edu/ MasterCalendar/MasterCalendar.aspx.

local chaptersThe Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities is pleased to announce the formation of numerous Mount Union Clubs worldwide. These clubs serve as “local chapters” for all alumni, students, family and friends in the area, and were created to assist alumni across the globe share the passion that the Mount Union family has for the University. With more than 15,000 Mount Union graduates and counting, this initiative is a great way to reminisce, meet new friends and make more memories.

For more information or to start a club, visit Purple Raider Central at alumni.mountunion.edu or contact the Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities at (330) 823-2030.

The Mount Union Clubs:The Mount Union Club of Central Florida Melanie Antonucci ’04: melantonucci@hotmail.com

The Mount Union Club of Central and Western New York Joel ‘78 and Kathy (Johnson ’79) Sassa: jlsassa5@aol.com

The Mount Union Club of Charlotte, NC Jenny (Hoffman ’04) Schuster: hoffmanj82@yahoo.com

The Mount Union Club of Chicago, IL Andrew ’07 and Lindsey (Sassa ’06) Mangus: lindsey.sassa@yahoo.com

The Mount Union Club of Columbiana County, OH Michelle Bloor ’07: michellebloor@yahoo.com

The Mount Union Club of Northeast Ohio Emily Dillinger ’07: eboeckman@yahoo.com / Mike Mendoza ’96: mmahneo23@gmail.com

The Mount Union Club of Singapore Mei-Lin Khoo ’89: khoo.ml@pg.com / Herbert Vongpusanachai ’89: herbertv@exmsft.com

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

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

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

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Name the SpotDo you know where these iconic images can be found on campus?Visit mountunion.edu/name-the-spotto submit your answers.If you correctly identify all three, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a Mount Union prize pack. Please submit your answers byAugust 31, 2011 to be eligible.

Winner of Last Issue’s Name the SpotCongratulations to Matt Scandrol ’98,

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

1. Dewald Chapel, 2. Hoover-Price Campus Center, 3. Chapman Hall

Are you a registered member of Purple Raiders Central, the site dedicated to all things alumni?

If not, visit alumni.mountunion.edu while you’re online!

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