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Fulfilling Lives Alumni credit their Mount Union experiences for laying the foundation for their gratifying successes.

the tangible examples we can provide that illustrate its outcomes.

If we learned one thing from the research we gath-ered as part of this quest to confirm our mission, it’s that the Mount Union community steadfastly believes in those three phrases I mentioned before, and I would venture to guess that if I walked around campus today and asked people to recall these components of our mission statement, I would be hard pressed to find anyone that could not at least recite one. And in terms of alumni, faculty, staff and students that exemplify all that our mission prom-ises, the examples are endless.

So, in the next three issues of the full version of the Mount Union Magazine, we will celebrate our mission and the preparation it promises. We will showcase our people and how they live out a desire to lead fulfilling lives, pursue meaningful work and serve as responsible citizens every day. We will emphasize our commitment to create a plan for the future that not only abides by this promise, but also lifts it up. And, we will reaffirm that, despite the recent changes that have come in terms of growth and a transition to the University of Mount Union name, the essence of the education and experience we provide remains the same.

Our commitment to our mission is unwavering. Thank you for believing in it, living it and allowing us to continue to fulfill it for the students of today and tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Dr. Richard F. GiesePresident of Mount Union

PresidentiaL notesStefani Schaefer ‘93, news anchor at WJW Fox 8 in Cleveland, OH, visited campus this fall for a live broadcast of Fox 8 News In The Morning along with her co-host Kenny Crump-ton. An individual who truly exemplifies Mount Union’s mission and all that it represents, Stefani spoke fondly of her time at Mount Union during the show.

Consult the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, and you will find many meanings for the word “mis-

sion.” Some reference a religious pursuit or a group of individuals charged with carrying out a service or activity, and the one most closely related to the standard practice of developing an organizational mission statement is “a pre-established and often self-imposed objective or purpose.” Yet, when con-sidering all we do at the University of Mount Union, I prefer the final definition that Merriam-Webster offers – “a calling.”

At Mount Union, our mission is our reason for be-ing – our promise to our students. For nearly two decades, a trio of vastly important assurances have comprised our mission and clarified for our students all that they can expect from this education that we fondly refer to as the “Mount Union experience.” Pre-paring students for fulfilling lives, meaningful work and responsible citizenship – that is our calling.

As you are likely aware, over the course of the past year, we have carried out a comprehensive yet efficient strategic planning process in an effort to effectively chart a course for the future. The plan, once finalized, will provide valuable guidance throughout the next few years as it builds upon our recent growth in enrollment and academic offerings, and the physical campus as a whole. Very early in this process, we realized the intense importance of ensuring that our new plan for the future was firmly rooted in our mission and set out to confirm that our current statement held continued relevance for the years to come.

There is no standard test that would prove the validity of our mission – no metric that would offer a letter grade on our fulfillment of this promise. Yet, person-ally, I believe that confirmation comes from the com-mitment of our people to carry out our mission and

“Our commitment to our mission is unwavering. Thank you for believing in it, living it and allowing us to continue to fulfill it for the students of today and tomorrow.”

– Richard F. GiesePresident of Mount Union

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Co-editors Callie Livengood ’09 Joanna Shields

designer Joanna Shields

Contributors Gina (Dominick ’96) Bannevich Melissa (Smith ’98) Gardner Abby Honaker ‘11 Callie Livengood ’09 Leonard Reich

PhotograPhers Cockrill’s Studio Glen E. Ellman Callie Livengood ’09 Mike Munden

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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Contentsnews notes .........................2

alumni Weekend and homecoming Wrap-up ........5Alumni and friends gathered on campus for a host of activities in celebration of Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2010. Highlights of the weekend included the annual Alumni Luncheon, vow renewal ceremony, class reunions and the 40th anniversary of the Black Student Union.

sports notes .......................7

answer the Call ..................8The phones of alumni and friends are ringing off the hook, and it’s Mount Union students on the other end of the line. Those that answer the call will have an opportunity to speak personally with the great alumni of the future who man the Student Call Center of The Mount Union Fund.

inquisitive scholars ..........12What makes Mount Union faculty members stand out from the rest? It’s the unique combination of their dedication to teaching and passion for research. Together, these dual interests create a classroom environment that is both engaging and innovative, and allows students to benefit from up-to-date information delivered with a personal approach.

Fulfilling Lives ..................18It’s part of Mount Union’s heritage and reflected in the University’s mission ... the institution’s commit-ment to preparing students to lead fulfilling lives is exemplified by the gratifying successes of alumni across the country and around the world.

Class notes .......................26

on the CoverThe iconic cupola that tops Chapman Hall is a visual reminder of Mount Union’s rich history and unwav-ering commitment to its mission to prepare students for fulfilling lives, meaningful work and responsible citizenship.

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Students in the program will take two online courses during the fall and spring semesters for two consecu-tive years. According to Dr. Mandy (Geddis ’98) Capel, assistant professor of education and member of the MAEL program development team, course study will focus on the concept of turn-around leadership and utilize texts authored by leading experts in the field. A seven-day on-campus summer residency semester will also be held following each year of online course-work, resulting in two summer semesters per cohort. These semesters will be geared for students to discuss current issues and initiatives in education while engaging on a more personal level with renowned experts in the field.

With guidance from the faculty, each student will engage in a yearlong internship experience designed to align with his or her current work setting.

The University will begin the application process for the program following the expected approval from the Ohio Board of Regents and Higher Learning Com-mission. The inaugural orientation session is sched-uled to be held August 12-13, 2011.

For more information about the master of arts degree in educational leadership including details on speakers, textbooks and other updates, visit www.mountunion.edu/mael.

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Apartment HousingThere is a high demand from today’s students for independent living options on campus, and Mount Union has answered the call by building additional apartment-style housing units. This fall, construction began on a trio of three-story complexes located on Union Avenue at the southwest corner of Overlook Drive. Each complex will be comprised of 16 apart-ments and collectively house 188 students.

Each apartment unit will include a living room, a full kitchen, two full baths, a half bath and four bed-rooms. Laundry facilities also will be located on the third floor of each complex.

Master of arts degree in educational Leadership

Beginning in the fall of 2011, Mount Union will offer its second graduate-level program on

campus. After much research regarding high-demand graduate offerings was completed, a master of arts degree in educational leadership (MAEL) has been approved.

The program is a two-year, cohort-based initiative that will be offered primarily online. This format will allow for educators to complete their graduate degree in a more timely fashion because of a class schedule that works well around their teaching professions. This unique program of combined online and on-campus learning will offer the convenience necessary for today’s young teaching profession-als and the personal attention that has long been a hallmark of the Mount Union experience.

“The program is hybrid in nature, offering an optimal blend of convenience and connection with online coursework during the traditional academic year and intensive on-campus summer residency semesters,” said Dr. Thomas Gannon, director of graduate leader-ship studies, co-chair of the Department of Education and professor of education. “A two-day orientation prior to the beginning of the fall semester will bring students to campus and introduce them to the program and their fellow classmates while providing networking and learning opportunities with experts in the field.”

Referring to the online nature of the program, Dr. Melissa Askren Edgehouse ‘99, assistant professor of education and member of the MAEL program devel-opment team, indicated that it has been designed for technology novices and experts alike. Students in the program will be exposed to emerging technolo-gies while nurturing a comfort level with the use of such innovative systems. Use of these programs will not only prepare graduate students for the use of such technology in their professional work, but also enhance learning in the program and engagement with faculty and fellow classmates.

neWs notesMount Union will offer its

second graduate-level program beginning in the fall of 2011 – a master of arts degree in

educational leadership.The University will begin the

application process for the program following the expected

approval from the Ohio Board of Regents and Higher Learning

Commission. The inaugural orientation session is scheduled

to be held August 12-13, 2011.

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Mount Union is committed to sustainability, and this housing project will continue to reflect that dedica-tion. The complexes are being built in accordance with Leadership in Energy and Environmental De-sign (LEED) standards.

The apartment complexes are expected to open for the 2011 Fall Semester.

Associate Academic DeansThis summer, two Mount Union professors transi-tioned into new roles as associate academic deans.

Dr. William Cunion, asso-ciate professor of politi-cal science, was named associate academic dean for curriculum and student academic issues. Cunion has been instru-mental in the growth of the political science ma-jor at Mount Union since he began teaching at the institution in 2003. He earned a bachelor of arts de-gree from Xavier University, a master’s degree from Ohio University and master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He was named Mount Union’s Great Teacher in 2006.

Dr. Jonathan Scott, professor of biology, was named associate aca-demic dean for special projects. A member of the Mount Union faculty since 1990, Scott gradu-ated magna cum laude from Carroll College, earning a bachelor of sci-ence degree in biology. He also earned a master of science degree in botany from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a doctoral degree in bio-logical sciences from Northwestern University.

Not Another Statistic ConferenceMore than 150 people from surrounding colleges and universities came together on Mount Union’s cam-pus to learn more about diversity issues from a wide variety of perspectives. Hosted by the Black Student Union, Association of Women Students, Association of International Students and Gay Straight Alliance, the third annual Not Another Statistic Conference helped to break down the stereotypes of diversity through communication and education.

Paul James, the director of campus diversity affairs at Baldwin-Wallace College and the keynote speaker of the conference, discussed how word choice can impact individual and group behavioral patterns.

The University of Mount Union has developed a Parent Association dedi-cated to providing a wide range of exclusive opportunities for parents of current students. This new association provides parents with the oppor-tunity to interact with their students, the University community and one another while staying up to date with campus news and participating in fun-filled events and activities.

Parent Association efforts were launched at the beginning of the fall semester when parents were provided with an opportunity to join during freshman move in. As part of the process, parents were asked to provide e-mail addresses for future communication as the majority of newslet-ters and informational updates will come via electronic means. The first electronic parent newsletter was sent in October, and a schedule of future communication efforts has been developed with the intention of keeping parents informed about campus news and events, institutional accom-plishments and other important details of interest to them. In addition, the first event of the Association – the Parent Cup – was held in conjunc-tion with Family Day on October 2.

“It was wonderful to see so many parents and family members participate in our inaugural Parent Cup event,” said Anne (Zimmer ’95) Graffice, director of alumni relations and university activities. “The event was filled with many exciting activities, including a campus-wide scavenger hunt, potato sack race and game show. Families had the opportunity to go head to head in competition while parents took advantage of a chance to spend valuable and rewarding time with their students. It was a great success!”

The event also gave the University the oppor-tunity to crown the 2010 Parent Cup winner, the Greenho family of North Canton, OH. Coming in second and third places respectively were the Wise family of Atwater, OH and the Weber family of Middlefield, OH.

The Parent Association is a joint effort of the Office of Alumni Relations and University Activi-ties and the Office of The Mount Union Fund. In addition, Ryan Calcei ’01 has joined the initiative, serving as the parent relations officer at the Uni-versity. Calcei earned a bachelor of arts degree in business administration from Mount Union and returns to the campus community after having served as assistant director of admissions at the University of Akron. Calcei previously was an admission representative at Mount Union.

Parents of current students may opt in to the Association at any time by visiting www.mountunion.edu/parent-association-1.

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He also uncovered how the historical meanings of everyday words are used to describe people, situa-tions and cultures.

Resource CenterWithin the Kolenbrander-Harter Information Center lies a new and improved Curriculum Resource Cen-ter full of children’s books, pocket charts, puppets, easels, toys, puzzles, games, a SMART BOARD and a laminator – everything a teacher education can-didate would need to assist in shaping the young minds of today’s youth.

This September, the resource center was named in honor of Thelma E. (Tournay ’42) Slater, whose career began as a teacher and counselor at all levels includ-ing elementary, junior high, high school, college and adult education. She retired from Canton City Schools in 2006 and went on to serve in a full-time volunteer position with the Canton, OH Mayor’s Literacy Commission as its program director. Thelma attended the dedication ceremony with her son, Dr. Niall W. Slater.

Breakfast with the RegulasEach month, Ralph ‘48 and Mary (Rogusky ‘49) Regula will be on campus to meet with students who have an interest in public and social service. As two people who have committed their lives to these endeavors, the Regulas have been sharing insights into these growing fields.

In October, students from Dr. Govind Shanadi’s communication class had the opportunity to listen and ask questions over breakfast as the Regulas shared their experiences in the political communi-cation arena.

M Club Hall of FameThe University of Mount Union inducted three indi-viduals into its M Club Hall of Fame on November 13. Dana Zarzycki ‘95 (women’s basketball), Rob Rodgers ‘95 (football) and Anna Panteleyeva ‘95 (women’s tennis) were recognized as M Club’s Class of 2010

during halftime of the Mount Union vs. Muskingum University football game. Zarzycki earned OAC Player of the Year and All-American honors, and finished her career as the school’s all-time leading scorer with 1,580 points. Rodgers, a linebacker, was a two-time All-OAC First Team selection, two-time All-American and two-time OAC Bill Edwards Award winner. Panteleyeva was a seven-time All-OAC selection as she claimed four OAC singles titles and three OAC doubles titles from 1991-1994 at Mount Union.

Schooler LectureAstrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson will present the Schooler Lecture on Thursday, March 24 at 8 p.m. in the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex (The MAAC). He is the on-campus host and execu-tive editor of PBS’ show NOVA scienceNOW as well as an astrophysicist and research associate at the American Museum of Natural History.

His contributions to the public appreciation of the cosmos have been recognized by the International Astronomical Union in its official naming of aster-oid 13123 Tyson. He is the author of nine books including the New York Times’ best seller Death By Black Hole as well as Other Cosmic Quandaries and The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America’s Favorite Planet, which chronicles his experience at the center of the controversy over Pluto’s planetary status.

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Trick-or-Treat for Canned GoodsMount Union students from a number of on-campus organizations participated in trick-or-treat for canned goods this Halloween.

As a result, 3,763 non-perishable food items were collected and will benefit the Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter and the Alliance Community Pantry. In addition, Mount Union’s Weight Watchers group collected 296 pounds of food.

Find it onLineCoverage of these recent Mount Union events and many more can be found at mountunion.edu/ campusnews.

Mount Union was ranked one of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.

The Gartner Welcome Center earned silver LEED certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

The Faculty Research Forum was recently held at Mount Union.

Fall 2010 LINC Luncheons were held in September, October and November.

In honor of Native Ameri-can Heritage Month, Robert Roche from the American Indian Educa-tion Center (AIEC) in Cleveland, OH discussed with students the Ameri-can Indian movement.

The Association of Wom-en Students’ annual “Take Back the Night” program took place on campus.

Dr. Scott Gravlee discussed biomedical ethics at the Faculty Lecture.

Dr. William Cunion was named a finalist in the Washington Post’s America’s Next Great Pundit Contest.

Author Pete Earley spoke about his son’s struggle with mental illness dur-ing the Mental Health Lecture on campus.

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alumni from all over the world came back to campus to enjoy a fun-

filled weekend of events in celebration of Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2010. The weekend included a variety of diverse activities full of opportunities to reconnect with friends, classmates and University faculty and staff.

The festivities kicked off on Friday with the annual Mr. MUC competition in the Mount Union Theatre. Mr. MUC was only the beginning as the annual celebration also included the 27th Annual Run-A-MUC 5k Race and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk, A Kid’s Race, Camp MUcaw and reunion gather-ings on Saturday.

One of the many highlights of the week-end included a special renewal of vows ceremony that was held for couples who met at Mount Union. This event alone brought back more than 50 married Mount Union alumni matches. The couples joined together in Dewald Chapel to celebrate their union as Purple Raider couples.

In addition, Mount Union honored the 2010 recipients of the Dodie Davis Alumni Service Award, Young Alumni Award and McKinley Fellow Award during the annual Alumni Luncheon.

Joel ’78 and Kathleen (Johnson ’79) Sassa received the Dodie Davis Alumni Service Award. Joel serves on Alumni Council and a marketing task force that consulted on the transition to the

University of Mount Union name, and Kathleen participates in M Club. Joel is employed by General Motors where he serves as regional sales operations manager for the North Central Region, based in Chicago, IL. Kathy has worked as an early childhood educator for the past 12 years in Naperville, IL.

Receiving the 2010 Young Alumni Award was Gretchen Schuler ’96. Aside from serving on Mount Union’s Alumni Council, Schuler is a member of Kiwanis, the North Olmsted Education Foundation and the Charity in Action Committee of St. Clarence Church. She is also an avid supporter of Junior Achievement, Easter Seals, the Multiple Sclerosis Society and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. For her achievements, she was recognized as the 2006 City of North Olmsted Citizen of the Year and a 2010 North Olmsted High School Distinguished Alumna.

The recipient of this year’s McKinley Fellow Award was Dr. Leonard Epp. A familiar face to alumni of all gen-erations, Epp joined the faculty at Mount Union in 1970 and is currently a professor of biology and the Milton Jay Lichty Endowed Chair in Biology. He was also named Mount Union’s Great Teacher in 1977. Mount Union’s highly-respected Pre-Med Program is largely the result of Epp’s preparation and advising, as he served a number of students with high potential as the health professions advisor for 25 years.

The lunch was followed by the Purple Raiders football game versus the Capital Crusaders, where Lauren Speerhas and Dean Bradley, both senior communica-tion majors, were named the University of Mount Union’s 2010 Homecoming Queen and King during halftime.

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Another significant event of the weekend was the Black Student Union 40th Anniver-sary Celebration. Many past and present members joined together to honor and recognize the organization for the many ef-forts and accomplishments it has brought to the Mount Union campus over the years.

Alumni reunions were held on and off cam-pus for the classes of ’55, ’65, ’70, ’75, ’80, ’85, ’90, ’95 and ’00. Special reunions also were held for the Dynamo, WRMU, band and cheerleaders.

To view more photos of the weekend’s events, see the Class Notes section of this magazine.

Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2011 has been scheduled for October 8-10, 2011.

More information about alumni events can be found online at the official alumni website – Purple Raiders Central – at alumni.mountunion.edu. This site, designed exclusively for alumni, provides immediate access to services and information such as social networking sites, alumni groups, spe-cial events, photo galleries, employment and recruiting options and much more.

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Athletic Training AccreditationThe Athletic Training Program at Mount Union re-ceived 10-year accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

According to Dan Gorman, associate professor of human performance and sport business and direc-tor of the Athletic Training Program, accreditation is awarded only after critical review of the program and on-site visits by CAATE. The program’s last ac-creditation was for five years, and it has been an accredited program since 1985.

There are about 200 athletic training programs in the country, and what makes Mount Union’s program different is the institution’s education and service mission. Students not only learn the skills and information needed to become athletic train-ers while in the classroom and lab, they also get real world experience serving as trainers for Mount Union’s athletic teams and local high school sports teams. Students also complete rotations in physician offices and hospitals in the area.

Diabetes ResearchMike Border, a senior biochemistry major of Strongsville, OH, recent-ly received first place in the dental research cat-egory at the American College of Prosthodon-tics’ national conference in Orlando, FL. As the only undergraduate student in attendance, his work investigated salivary proteomes and their potential development into diagnostic tools for type II diabetes. The national conference focuses on innovations in the field of oral prosthetics, implant procedures and tissue regeneration therapies. Within the category of dental research, he competed against 60 other individuals ranging from dental students to doctoral candidates. The competition consisted of a poster presentation and an oral defense of his research to a panel of six judges.

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Raider Relief: H20During this holiday season, Raider Relief, a student-driven organization at Mount Union, is encouraging individuals to spend less on unnecessary holiday gifts and redirect their spending to provide clean water to residents of third world nations.

Students involved in this year’s project, H20 (Help 2 Others), are selling small test tubes of purple tap wa-ter for $10. All proceeds will support the mission of Living Water International, a faith-based, non-profit organization dedicated to helping people who lack access to safe drinking water.

Sister School RelationshipForty members from Baika Women’s University and its competitive cheerleading squad made a trip to the University of Mount Union in September to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the meaningful and enduring relationship between Mount Union and Baika.

While on campus, the cheerleading squad per-formed at the Mount Union Purple Raider football game and conducted a clinic with the Mount Union cheerleaders for area children. Some of the cheer-leaders stayed with host families in an effort to learn more about American culture while others stayed on campus to experience American university life.

The relationship between Baika and Mount Union was established in 1980 with the purpose of creating opportunities for international study. Baika initially wanted an international relationship that would al-low its students to live and study in America in order to practice and improve their English language skills and better understand American culture.

In 1991, students at Baika officially formed a cheer-leading club and took the nickname “Raiders” be-cause of the long-standing sister school relationship between the two institutions. Since then, Baika Uni-versity cheerleaders have gone on to become Japan Cup National Cheerleading champions on several occasions. Most recently, teams from Baika won the Japan Cup at the university, high school and junior high school levels. This was the first time in history that one institution had swept all three cheerleading categories at the Japan Cup.

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Find it onLineCoverage of these recent Mount Union events and many more can be found at mountunion.edu/ campusnews.

The 30th annual De-wald Honors Dinner and Program honored the academic achieve-ments of Mount Union students during the 2009-2010 Academic Year.

During the Wolf Lecture, Julie Otsuka discussed how her emotions led her to write When the Emperor was Divine. It was this year’s LS 100 summer reading assignment.

The University of Mount Union wel-comed the addition of 12 new faculty mem-bers to the community this fall.

The 46th Annual ArtFest was held at the Campus Lakes in August.

Mount Union’s edu-cation conference, “The Three Cs of 21st Century Educational Partnerships: Creativ-ity, Collaboration and Community,” provided educators with practi-cal information and useful techniques for teaching.

Mike Tomon, vice president of sales for the Cleveland Cava-liers, spoke to sport business students about the importance of good employees in a workplace.

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How sweet it is for Mount Union women’s bas-ketball player Amanda Rose to be named Ohio Athletic Conference Scholar Athlete of the Month for December. The junior from Uniontown, OH, is a two-time let-terwinner. Last season, she led the team in minutes played and rebounds as she helped the Purple Raid-ers to a 26-5 record, the OAC Tournament title and a berth in the NCAA Tournament that led all the way to the Sweet 16 for the first time in 12 seasons. “My fellow teammates are reaping the benefits of those players that were here before us who worked hard to build up this program long before we started,” said Rose. “I am very proud to be associated with such a great group of hard-working women, and being a member of this team is one of my greatest accomplishments.” Mount Union head women’s basketball coach Suzy Venet ’98 believes that Rose’s attitude also sweetens the Purple Raider program. “Amanda’s positive attitude is contagious through-out our program,” said Venet. “Her hard work and dedication, both on and off the court, set a great example for everyone on our team.” Off the court, Rose maintains high academic standards as a business administration major with concentrations in human resource management and management. The sweet taste of success in the classroom at Mount Union led her to an internship at Fannie Mae Confections Harry London Chocolates’ production plant in North Canton, OH.

“It is such a broad major with many opportunities,” stated Rose. “I chose a human resource manage-ment concentration because I find it very important to any organization to be able to recruit, hire and manage employees effectively. I chose an addi-tional management concentration because I hope

sPorts notesTwo-time letterwinner Amanda Rose ‘12 returns to the court this year with the hopes of her team returning to the NCAA Tournament.

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300 The milestone for games won earned

by Larry Kehres as head football coach

with the 49-0 victory over St. Lawrence on

November 20.

7 The number of student athletes on the

football team named ESPN Academic All-

District IV by the College Sports Information

Directors of America.

31 The number of years that John Homon

had been Mount Union’s men’s track and field

and cross country coach before retiring this fall.

88 The number of NCAA championships

through which the Elite 88 Award is given to the

student-athlete with the highest cumulative GPA. Mount Union’s Jay

Carpenter ‘10 was recog-nized with the award for

the 2009-10 season.

7 The number of consecutive seasons

that Mount Union has advanced to the semifi-

nals of the OAC Volleyball Tournament.

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to someday hold a managerial or higher position in an organization, and I knew it would give me great training and information as preparation. My intern-ship provided great experience in the field.” It is also sweet for Rose to follow in her father’s footsteps as Dennis Rose ’75 played basketball and graduated from Mount Union. “Neither of my parents influenced my decision to attend Mount Union, although I know it was hard for my Dad not to,” said Rose. “He wanted me to come to Mount Union because he had such a great experi-ence here, and he thought I would feel the same way if I chose Mount. But my Dad only wanted me to come here because he felt it was right for me, and he was correct. I love that he played basketball here too because it is a great connection that we have now and will always share.” So can Rose sweeten the deal anymore heading into this season as the Purple Raiders return four starters and are preseason ranked No. 11 in the nation? “Our team has high goals. Not only do we want to repeat as OAC Tournament champions, we want to be OAC regular season champions as well and earn another trip to the NCAA tournament. Personally, my only goal is to play as best as I can every game to help the team to win as many games as possible.” Sounds like Rose is not going to let anything sour her experience at Mount Union.

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“Her hard work and dedication, both on and off the court,

set a great example for everyone on our team.”

– Suzy Venet ‘98Mount Union Head Women’s

Basketball Coach

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Answer the Call

By day, they are regular college students attending classes, getting involved in extracurricular activities and spending time with friends. But by night, they spend their time on the phone.

They aren’t talking to friends though, nor are they calling mom and dad or other family members.They are reaching out to Mount Union alumni, parents and supporters from around the world, building

relationships and sharing University news from the basement of Miller Hall. Their mission is to find investors to support The Mount Union Fund so that other students can have the same exceptional college experiences they have enjoyed – experiences full of financial aid, scholarships, library and

laboratory resources, cutting-edge technology and knowledgeable faculty, all on a top-notch campus.

Why did they decide to be student callers?

The following provides an inside look. What’s clear, though, is that they consider “manning the phones” a way of giving back to the institution as well as The Fund.

Their goal … to encourage those on the other end of the line to answer the call.

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Joey ForchioneSophomore | Health Care Management | Canton, OH

Why did you decide to join The Mount Union Fund?I wouldn’t be able to attend this University without The Mount Union Fund so I wanted to find a way to help and give back as much as possible. I believe in it.

What do you enjoy most about being a student caller?I like talking with alumni who have been where I am. They always give useful advice and tips that come in handy.

Julie HydeJunior | Communication | Twinsburg, OH

Why did you decide to join The Mount Union Fund?I realized how important The Mount Union Fund is for students like me. I would have never been able to come to Mount Union if it wasn’t for the support of alumni and friends.

What do you enjoy most about being a student caller?I like talking to alumni about the experiences they had at Mount Union and hearing about how far we’ve come as an institution.

Laura HebenJunior | Spanish | Akron, OH

Why did you decide to join The Mount Union Fund?I wanted to be involved in something that would make a difference on campus.

What do you enjoy most about being a student caller?I enjoy speaking to a variety of people about their experiences at Mount Union.

Hillary CarleSophomore | History | Minerva, OH

Why did you decide to join The Mount Union Fund?The Mount Union Fund helps almost every student at Mount Union. I really enjoy it.

What is your favorite Mount Union moment?My favorite moments have been cheering at the football games. The games are very excit-ing, and I have been able to meet many of my close peers.

Andrew BrownSenior | Business Administration | Willowick, OH

What do you enjoy most about being a student caller?I enjoy being a student caller because I get to speak with Mount Union alumni on a day-to-day basis.

What is your favorite Mount Union moment?

I am proud of becoming president of Sigma Alpha Epsilon.

Katelyn ChefSophomore | English: Writing | North Lima, OH

What do you enjoy most about being a student caller?I like speaking with alumni, hearing stories about their college experiences and learning about what they are doing with their Mount Union degrees.

What is your favorite Mount Union moment?It would have to be receiving my grades for the first semester of my freshman year and learning that I made the Dean’s List. I officially felt like a successful college student.

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Milica BoltaJunior | International Business and Spanish | Knin, Croatia

Why did you decide to join The Mount Union Fund?It seemed like it was interesting and worthwhile. It is!

What is your favorite Mount Union moment?

My favorite moments have been studying abroad in Madrid, Spain and going to Mexico City for a reli-gion class.

Lindsay NewmanSenior | Early Childhood Education | Vermilion, OH

What do you enjoy most about being a student caller?I enjoy building relationships with alumni and fellow callers.

What is your favorite Mount Union moment?Living in the residence halls and going to the cafeteria definitely bring back great memories. Experiencing both of these opportunities led me to great friends who will stick with me throughout my life.

Vanessa EdgarJunior | Exercise Science | Waynesburg, PA

Why did you decide to join The Mount Union Fund?I think it is really important to understand the importance of giving back to the University. Students receive so much at Mount Union, and I want to make sure that future students can also have great experiences on campus.

What do you enjoy most about being a student caller?I love talking to alumni.

Tyler GorhamSophomore | Biology | Millersport, OH

Why did you decide to join The Mount Union Fund?I appreciate what The Mount Union Fund does for students, and I wanted to be able to contribute to that effort.

What do you enjoy most about being a student caller?I like the friendly atmosphere.

Krickett PennFreshman | Psychology | Akron, OH

What do you enjoy most about being a student caller?I love hearing alumni stories from over the years. I’ve talked to many women who lived in my residence hall (McMaster), and it’s awesome to share experiences with each one and hear about all the cool changes.

What is your favorite Mount Union moment?My favorite moment has been bonding with all of my new classmates and meeting people from different parts of the world.

Christina BurdickSenior | Exercise Science | Willoughby, OH

Why did you decide to join The Mount Union Fund?I want other students to receive the same amazing experience and excellent educa-tion as I am.

What do you enjoy most about being a student caller?As a student caller, I enjoy speaking with alumni and learning about the his-tory of Mount Union. It’s a great way to go back in time and learn about their ex-periences as students and how The Mount Union Fund affected them.

Nick SpadaforeSenior | Exercise Science | Gahanna, OH

What do you enjoy most about being a student caller?I like hearing all the great stories from alumni about how

much fun they had at Mount Union.

What is your favorite Mount Union moment?I like having the professors serve us breakfast during finals week.

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Erikka CoontzJunior | Business Administration | Diamond, OH

Why did you decide to join The Mount Union Fund?I wanted to get involved with the University and help make a difference.

What is your favorite Mount Union moment?I enjoyed having the opportunity to travel to New York City with some of our international students.

Ashley BrownJunior | Psychology | Barberton, OH

What do you enjoy most about being a student caller?I like hearing about others’ Mount Union experiences.

What is your favorite Mount Union moment?My favorite moment is volunteering at the site of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition with Alpha Phi Omega.Jared Friebel

Freshman | Biology | Mansfield, OH

What do you enjoy most about being a student caller?It helps me gain self confidence by talking to people with whom I’m not familiar.

What is your favorite Mount Union moment?

I enjoy hanging out with my brother and his buddies at their townhouse.

Kristen WalkerJunior | Intervention Specialist | Lyndhurst, OH

What do you enjoy most about being a student caller?It’s a lot of fun to talk to alumni and hear stories about their lives

since graduation.

What is your favorite Mount Union moment?Through an organization at Mount Union – Outreach for Autism at Mount (OAM) – I was given the opportunity to intern at the Cleve-land Clinic last summer.

Cassie DurdelJunior | Psychology | Twinsburg, OH

Why did you decide to join The Mount Union Fund?I wanted to be a part of maintaining, for other students, that same amazing college experience I chose.

What do you enjoy most about being a student caller?I enjoy getting advice from alumni since they’ve been in my shoes. They make me

feel like I’m on the right track. Plus, they always

share the most inter-esting stories!

Marissa FiorilliSenior | Business Administration | Mentor, OH

Why did you decide to join The Mount Union Fund?I know how important financial aid is to students because I receive it.

What is your favorite Mount Union moment?My favorite moment was meeting my friends during my freshman year. It’s my senior year, and they are my best friends and roommates!

Liz HordSenior | Psychology | Cleveland, OH

What do you enjoy most about being a student caller?I like being able to have great conversations with alumni about their Mount Union experiences.

Some of the stories I hear are hilarious.

What is your favorite Mount Union moment?My favorite moment is being a member of Alpha Delta Pi

and the Greek community. We always have an amazing time during Greek Sing and all the other Greek activities.

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Compassionate teachers and inquisitive scholars…it is the unique combina-tion of these two roles that allow Mount Union faculty members to stand out among the rest.

At the University, faculty members are educators first. Their commitment to instilling in their students a love of learning and a passion for their future professions has been a historical hallmark of the institution. They are personal, friendly and caring – the very opposite of unapproachable – and extremely down to Earth. Yet, they are explorers as well – individuals with their own thirst for knowledge who are committed to remaining current and serving as leaders in their fields.

These roles are not mutually exclusive of one another. On campus, professors are not teachers by day and researchers by night, but educators who choose instead to merge their dual pursuits by bringing their own studies into the classroom. This practice allows students to benefit from the knowledge their professors garner through their explorative efforts. More importantly, though, it often engages students in research pursuits of their own or leads them to join hand in hand with their professors in shared investigation.

The profiles on the following pages feature a mere handful of the faculty members on campus whose quests for knowledge are endless. Their desire for continued discovery and outstanding talent for teaching certainly are exceptional qualities in and of them-selves. Their true forte, though, is the ability to deliver both of these invaluable attributes while fostering an environment that is encouraging, comforting and nurturing. After all, the essence of a Mount Union education is the personal approach.

Additional faculty members who engage in innovative scholarship will be featured in upcoming issues of the Mount Union Magazine.

InquisitiveScholars

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Teaching Chemistry Through CookingAccording to Jeff, when marinating meat, citrus and vinegar aren’t used simply for the flavor. Instead, these liquids are used for their acidic properties, which allow the spices to really soak into the meat. How does he know this? Because he has a passion for exploring the chemistry behind cooking. He has always been a big fan of cooking, and every time he makes a new recipe he tries to find out either why it works or why it doesn’t by applying the principles of his discipline.

He’s in the process of putting together a general cookbook, which he envisions as being a digital media product. All of the recipes in the book feature an international dish and call for ingredients that illustrate specific properties used in chemistry. According to Jeff, cooking is just one fun way to learn about chemistry.

Aside from teaching chemistry through cooking, Jeff is work-ing on two other environmentally-focused projects. He’s using a computer-based branch of chemistry, computational chemistry, to study molecules that can’t currently be made in the laboratory. He is also using spec troscopy to examine chemical emissions in the environment.

Education and ExperienceJeff graduated with cum laude honors from Monmouth College, earning a bachelor of arts degree in chemistry in 1985. He also earned a doctoral degree in physical chemistry from the University of Illinois in 1990. Throughout his professional career, he has been a staff scientist at Radian Corporation, assistant professor of chem-istry at the University of Central Arkansas and associate professor of chemistry at Monmouth College.

Hobbies and interestsI enjoyed coaching my sons’ soccer team for years. I also like playing chess and cooking.

Favorite moviePatton or the Harry Potter movies

Favorite bookAny Sherlock Holmes mystery

Favorite singer/bandBilly Joel and Journey

What is one thing most people would be surprised to learn about you?I have more of a wild streak than most people would like to believe.

What is one thing you want to do or a place you’d like to visit?I’d like to visit Antarctica – but for just a little while. I get the sense that I haven’t experienced anything close to that environment.

If you weren’t a professor, what would you be?A chef. I always used to say in graduate school, “If I wash out here, I’m going to culinary school.”

Other Research InterestsHis research interests stretch far beyond just cooking. He’s inter-ested in environmental, physical and analytical chemistry and the use of technology in science education, and he encourages under-graduate students to conduct research as much as possible. Jeff’s research has been published in the Journal of Chemical Education, Journal of Chemical Physics, Applied Spectroscopy and Journal of the American Chemical Society.

Current CoursesThis fall, Jeff is teaching two sec-tions of Concepts in Chemistry, Chemistry Senior Culminating Experience and Chemistry Honors Project. In the spring, he will continue teaching Concepts in Chemistry, Chemistry Senior Culminating Expe-rience and Chemistry Honors Project while adding Analytical Chemistry to his duties. Throughout both academic se-mesters, Jeff also advises numer-ous students’ independent research studies.

Get to Know Jeff

Dr. Jeff DravesProfessor of Chemistry and Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

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The New BullyingToday, students bring much more than just their academic abilities into the classroom. Advances in technology increase the likelihood that they will be weighed down by experiences with cyber bully-ing, sexting, relational aggregation, name calling and spreading of rumors. These days, it may be called a number of more descriptive names, but in the end, it’s still bullying.

While on sabbatical a few years ago, Kathleen focused her research efforts on interpersonal aggression, and at that time, there was no

research being done about cyber bullying through Facebook and other social networks. Although from different academic dis-

ciplines, Sarah and Kathleen both had an interest in bullying and decided to team up to conduct research on bullying at the middle school and college levels. Through research, they hope to have a better understanding regarding why bullying of all types is occurring and identify ways to stop it.

According to Sarah, bullying is becoming less about physi-cal violence and more about psychological violence, and some schools have already implemented social and emo-tional development classes into their curricula. Ultimately, they both want to improve the interpersonal experience for students.

Research is a way to keep them excited about their respec-tive disciplines and stay up to date in their fields. Kathleen believes that if she’s not excited about class topics, her students won’t be either.

Kathleen’s Education and ExperienceKathleen graduated with magna cum laude honors from

Indiana State University in 1972, earning a bachelor of science degree in secondary education with specializations in sociol-ogy, economics and political science. She earned a master of arts degree in 1973 and a doctoral degree in sociology in 1978, both from Kent State University. To complete her doctoral degree, she had to take comprehensive examinations in research design, methodology, statistics, theory, theory construction, deviance and criminology.

Prior to joining the faculty at Mount Union in 1978, Kathleen was a part-time instructor at the University of Akron and a teaching fellow at Kent State University.

Dr. Kathleen Piker-KingProfessor of Sociology and Chair of the Department of Sociology

Dr. Sarah TorokAssistant Professor of Psychology

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Get to Know KathleenHobbies and interestsReading, traveling and hiking

Favorite movieDead Poets Society

Favorite bookOutliers and Blink by Malcolm Gladwell

Favorite singer/bandAlabama

What is one thing most people would be surprised to learn about you?I love to go hiking and raise flowers. Also, as an undergraduate, I was deciding between majors in sociology and life sciences.

What is one thing you want to do or a place you’d like to visit?I’d like to go to Ireland because my Irish roots are very strong. My great grandmother came to the U.S. from there with no more than a chest of belongings, and it’s amazing to think she traveled across the ocean with all of her personal possessions.

If you weren’t a professor, what would you be?I would research animals in their natural habitats.

Get to Know SarahHobbies and interestsHiking and running – I just finished running my first half mara-thon in November. I also grew up horseback riding, so I’ve always been interested in learning about animal rights.

Favorite moviePlanes, Trains, and Automobiles

Favorite bookUltramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner by Dean Karnazes

Favorite singer/bandAt the moment, Coldplay

What is one thing most people would be surprised to learn about you?When I was younger, I lived on a vineyard that had two stables. I took care of 13 horses and once assisted in delivering a foal.

What is one thing you want to do or a place you’d like to visit?I’d like to participate in Burning River 100. It’s a 100-mile race along the banks of the Cuyahoga River.

If you weren’t a professor, what would you be?I would have pursued a career in health psychology or nutri-tion and would be a personal trainer or a nutrition counselor.

“Research is something that keeps me excited and allows me to incorporate fresh ideas into the classroom. If I’m not motivated, then why would my students be?”

– Kathleen Piker-KingProfessor of Sociology and Chair of the Department of Sociology

Kathleen’s Other Research InterestsHer research interests include a wide-variety of topics, and much of her research efforts over the years have been published in numerous academic and scholarly journals. Some of her pub-lished articles include Perceptions of Jews, Jehovah’s Witnesses and Homosexuals; Client and Environmental Correlates of Patient Attri-tion From an Inpatient Alcoholism Treatment Center; The Differential Perception of Male and Female Alcoholics by Alcoholism Therapists; and The Differential Perceptions of Male and Female Deviants.

Kathleen’s Current CoursesKathleen is teaching four courses this fall semester including two sections of Introduction to Sociology, Contemporary Social Issues and Sociology Field Work Internship. In the spring, she will again teach two sections of Introduction to Sociology, with additional courses in Sociology of Gender and Sociology of Organizations.

Sarah’s Education and ExperienceIn 2000, Sarah earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Mercyhurst College in Erie, PA. She also earned a master of science degree in 2001 and a doctoral degree in 2005, both in educational psychology from the University at Albany-State University of New York (SUNY). Her master’s thesis looked at the role of syntactic awareness in reading and her dissertation was titled Cognitive and Metalinguistic Precursors of Emergent Literacy Skills: A Reexamination of the Specific Roles Played by Syntactic Awareness and Phonological Awareness in Phonological Decoding, Decontextualized Word Identification and Reading Comprehension.

While working on a doctoral degree, Sarah was a visiting profes-sor at Skidmore College. She also served in many capacities at the University at Albany-SUNY including graduate assistant, adjunct professor and research assistant.

Sarah’s Other Research InterestsAside from bullying, Sarah is also interested in all types of edu-cational psychology. Some of her most recent published works include Cognitive and Metalinguistic Precursors of Emergent Literacy Skills: Revisiting the Roles of Phonological and Syntactic Awareness in Reading and Is Humor an Appreciated Teaching Tool? Perceptions of Professors’ Teaching Styles and Use of Humor.

Sarah’s Current CoursesThis fall, Sarah is teaching two sections of Educational Psychol-ogy, Child Adolescent Development and History and Systems. In the spring, she will teach Introduction to Psychological Science, Educational Psychology, Child and Adolescent Development and Psychology of Gender.

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Dr. Santosh SahaProfessor of History

Studying and Conducting Research Around the WorldThroughout his life, Santosh has dedicated much of his research studies to the history of developing nations, human rights, human development, ethnic conflict and agriculture. In fact, the author of 14 published books has even researched or taught in six of the seven continents.

He thoroughly enjoys teaching history, but research has always been his passion. It is important to him because he believes that, if an instructor is not aware of the current developments in his or her discipline, he or she cannot add to the classroom conversa-tion with confidence. In his opinion, academic classes are mostly about interpretation and learning from books, and sometimes one can get stuck. That’s when he believes exploration comes into play. New knowledge comes from reading books and conducting research, and allows him to maintain a lively link with his students.

As a historian, Santosh spent this past summer in England doing archival research in the field of history. This research-focused trip was partially funded by Mount Union’s Montgomery Award. While abroad this summer, he also presented a paper, Economic Globalization in India: The Role of Old and New Traditions in the Development of Socio-economic Values for Positive Globalization at the International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, held at Cambridge University.

Education and ExperienceSantosh earned a bachelor of laws degree in English law from Cal-cutta University Law College and a bachelor of arts degree in his-tory from Calcutta University Presidency College, both in India. He also earned a bachelor of arts degree in history from the University of London and a master of arts degree in history from Calcutta University as well as a doctoral degree in history from Kent State University. Prior to joining the faculty at Mount Union, he taught

history in India, Ethiopia, Zambia and Liberia. He has also taught classes at Kent State University and the University of Toledo.

Other Research InterestsHis research interests include African ethnicity and social and religious problems in emerging nations. Among Santosh’s 14 books, 10 of them relate to the disciplines of history, religion and culture. Some of these books include The Politics of Ethnicity and the National Politics and Religious Fundamentalism in the Contemporary World: Critical Social and Political Issues. His most recent research article on human development and Marx-ist ideology has been published in the Oxford Journal.

Current CoursesThis fall, Santosh is teaching two sections of Western Civilizations, Problems of Developing Nations and History of Con-temporary Fundamen-talism. In the spring, he will be teaching Western Civilizations, the Middle East and two sections of Problems of Devel-oping Nations.

Get to Know SantoshHobbies and interestsSoccer, writing, watching the Discovery Channel, learning about national news and spend-ing time with his grandchildren

Favorite movieThe Namesake

Favorite bookThe Idea of Justice by Amartya Sen

Favorite singer/bandRavi Shankar

What is one thing most people would be surprised to learn about you?I’m always in good spirits. I don’t entertain negative attitudes.

What is one thing you want to do or a place you’d like to visit?I want to spend as much time as possible with my family.

If you weren’t a professor, what would you be?I always knew I wanted to be a college professor. I attended one of the best colleges in India and my professors there were role models. They were great by many standards.

A Different Way to LearnBlogs, wikis, Twitter, Facebook, Prezi, Wiffiti and screen casts – these are just a few of the tools that Melissa uses in the class-room to teach future educators. According to Melissa, research is the best way to stay up to date, and it’s the only way to find out what’s working and what’s not. Her students, and more impor-tantly the students they will one day teach, are growing up in the world of technology and are hardwired completely differently than other generations. She believes we should embrace these tech-savvy students and use technology to teach students as much as possible.

Melissa even uses text messaging in class to keep her students engaged. By asking questions and letting students respond through texting, students learn while utilizing a different medium. This method of communication allows her to receive immediate feedback, and she can quickly determine whether or not students comprehend the information.

She tries to instill in her students the passion to create lessons that will entice and excite others. Melissa works to expose her students to technology and then lets them think of innovative ways to incorporate the different media into the lesson, no matter what subject they are teaching.

Education and ExperienceMelissa earned a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education from Mount Union in 1999 and a master of education degree in administration and supervision from Ashland University in 2003. She earned a doctor of education degree in educational adminis-tration and leadership studies from Bowling Green State Univer-sity in 2008. Melissa’s dissertation focused on the Characteristics and Career Path Barriers of Women Superintendents in Ohio.

Before returning to her alma mater, she taught fifth and sixth grade for Fairless Local Schools, served as a graduate teaching assistant and adjunct instructor at Bowling Green State University and was Lucas County Education Service Center’s school improvement consultant.

Other Research InterestsAside from educational technology, Melissa’s interested in other areas of research including women in education, leadership and organizational change, professional development, teacher evalu-ation and data and testing. Her passion for teaching and research has led her to publish numerous articles including Click-IIT: Using Clickers to Identify Interventions through Technology, Using Blackboard as a Teaching and Learning Tool and Licensure for Educational Leaders in Ohio: A Discussion of Traditional Licensure and Alternative Licensure.

Current CoursesThis fall, Melissa is teaching two sec-tions of Classroom Structures and Behavior Management, Introduction to Middle School and EducationalMedia. In the spring, she will teach Introduction to Middle School, Edu-cational Media and Assessment, Instruction, Design and Evaluation of Adolescent Education.

Get to Know MelissaHobbies and interestsCooking, traveling, shopping, running and spending time with friends and family

Favorite moviePulp Fiction

Favorite bookAlinea by Grant Achatz, a cookbook by the executive chef of Alinea, a restaurant in Chicago

Favorite singer/bandMy Morning Jacket

What would people be surprised to learn about you?I won my husband’s fantasy football league the past two years.

What is one thing you want to do or a place you’d like to visit?Definitely travel to Europe … I’d love to go to France, Spain and Italy.

If you weren’t a professor, what would you be?I’d either be a chef, a buyer for a company or a concierge in a hotel. I think it would be fun to have all the “ins” on restaurants and clubs and know all the best places to go.

Dr. Melissa Askren Edgehouse ‘99 Assistant Professor of Education

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The mission of the University of Mount Unionis to prepare students for

fulfilling lives,meaningful work

and responsible citizenship.

Contentment. Success. Happiness. Joy. Mount Union alumni seek these milestones and more in their pursuits of fulfillment in their lives. To some degree, these markers are reached through career ac-

complishment, yet job success alone does not equate complete satisfaction. Meaningful relationships, service to others and an understanding of what’s really important in life are central to ensuring a gratifying existence.

What constitutes a fulfilling life is different for each person, but what all Mount Union alumni have in common is an experience grounded in the lib-eral arts – a solid foundation that prepared them for a lifetime of exploration and learning. It’s an educational philosophy that exposed them to a wide-range of ideas, perspectives and beliefs. It’s the reason why Mount Union is committed to preparing students for fulfilling lives as part of its mission.

The vignettes that follow highlight the many ways that Mount Union alumni have found contentment in their lives. They defined for themselves the meaning of “fulfillment” and set out on their own individual paths in pursuit of their dreams. Lighting the way were all the lessons they had learned during their time as students on campus.

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“I am just happy and blessed to be here in Texas with my family and involved with the great students at Texas Christian.” – Victor

Victor J. Boschini, Jr. ‘78Fort Worth, TXChancellor, Texas Christian University (TCU)

If anyone exemplifies a commitment to fulfillment through learning, it’s Victor. He has spent his life dedicat-ed, first and foremost, to his family, but higher education runs a close second. Whether attending campus lectures, performances or sporting events at Texas Christian Uni-versity, he takes every advantage to absorb knowledge, and he believes that the greatest gift anyone can be given is the capacity for lifelong exploration.

Most Fulfilling Moment Victor says it’s a four-way tie between the births of all four of his children. He’s proud of his kids, and says that all four are developing into honorable young men and women. He and his wife, Megan, have taught them to be sensitive to those around them and to value education.

An Exceptional BeginningVictor says he learned so much at Mount Union and had an amazing four years on campus. He not only learned about himself, he learned about others too. His experi-ence really showed him how difficult it can be sometimes to make the right decisions and how unpopular those decisions can sometimes be.

A Lifetime of LearningHe works on a campus of 9,000 students, so having the opportunity to learn isn’t difficult. He isn’t able to at-tend every lecture, presentation, theatre performance or sporting event, but he tries to attend as many as possible. He really enjoys the opportunity to stop in and listen to a guest speaker talk about the American presidency or issues revolving around water rights in developing coun-tries. He says the campus environment is so stimulating in general that he just can’t help but be a lifelong learner.

fulfilling lives,

Matt Darrah ‘84St. Louis, MOExecutive Vice President of North America for Enterprise Holdings

Matt learned early on the valuable lesson of developing good habits. After a first semester performance as a student at Mount Union that did not quite meet his expectations, he dedicated himself to building consistent practices in every part of his life. After graduation, he hopped on a plane and headed straight for southern California to start his career with Enterprise Holdings, armed with a commitment to personal responsibility and accountability that he steadfastly upholds today.

Most Fulfilling Moment The building of Matt’s professional career has been completely fulfilling. He’s moved a lot over the years, with stops in Los Angeles, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Canada, and most recently in St. Louis, MO. When he started with Enterprise as a management trainee in 1984, it was a small regional company. Today, it is the largest rental car company in North America representing National, Alamo and Enterprise with revenues exceeding $12 billion, over 70,000 employees and 7,000 locations. He says it’s been an incredible experience. Over the years, he has been mentored by some amazing people and hopes he has done the same for others.

An Exceptional BeginningMatt says that Mount Union had a lot to do with shaping the person he has become. He learned to be much more disciplined throughout his experi-ence, whether through the challenge of Dr. Patri-cia (Foley ’73) Matthews’ corporate finance class or efforts to energize fraternity brothers of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. At Mount Union, he wasn’t just a number, so he couldn’t hide from his responsibili-ties. He learned what it meant to be accountable, and he got involved in many different activities outside of the classroom.

A Lifetime of LearningReading business books, periodicals and newspa-pers are among the traditional routes Matt takes to stay informed, but he feels that he learns the most by interacting with Enterprise employees. They always have fresh views, and he finds their insight invaluable to improving the business. “The best advice I can give

to anyone is to develop good habits as early in life as you can. It made me a better student and a better person.” – Matt

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Phil ’75 and Barb (Hoffman ’76) EhrmanBethel Park, PA Part Owner and Vice President of Corporate AirAdministrative Assistant, Hoffman-Kane Distributors, Inc.

Both Phil and Barb touch lives in some way every single day. Although they recognize that their impact may not always be far reaching, their commitment to leading a positive, supportive and just life is apparent through their daily interactions with people. From public accounting to the corporate industry, Phil has seen phenomenal professional growth, and Barb has achieved much success in her career as well. They both deal with individuals on an everyday basis, and credit Mount Union with providing the type of environment that allowed them to flourish in the building of personal and professional relationships.

Most Fulfilling MomentPhil and Barb are very proud of their growing family. They enjoy and appreciate the time they get to spend with their three children. They are also very proud of their service to the community and their professional growth.

An Exceptional BeginningMount Union provided the type of environment where Phil and Barb could develop relationships, and even though there weren’t always outlets for their enthusiasm, they still found ways to entertain themselves. They were extremely satisfied with the social environment on campus, and this helped to establish a base for their marriage and the raising of their children.

A Lifetime of LearningBoth Phil and Barb are committed to a lifetime of learning. They are both very attuned to local and national news, and have already scheduled a cruise for next year in the Mediter-ranean that is designed with an educational format.

“It is frightening to think what this world would be like without education. It is a responsibility of all of us who have been lucky enough to receive an education to serve as examples to others in the resolution of issues.” – Phil

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Kathleen (McFadden ’50) GloverHouston, TXHomemaker, volunteer and teacher

Kathleen’s life has taken many different paths, and she’s called many cities in the United States and overseas “home.” She has lived in Ohio, Texas, New York, New Jersey, London and Saudi Arabia. When she’s not spending time with her husband and their children or grand-children, she’s volunteering her time and efforts to make a difference in the world. She has established a group for newly-retired and older adults and raised funds for college scholar-ships and grants for young women in the United States and the less fortunate overseas.

Most Fulfilling MomentKathleen is truly experiencing a full family life. She and her husband, John, have one son, two daughters and 12 grandchildren with whom she enjoys spending time while watching them grow. They also work with youth groups and adult groups at church as well as com-munity groups.

An Exceptional BeginningKathleen says Mount Union gave her the opportunity to be independent, but at the same time made her feel right at home. Professor Cecil Stewart helped her develop a passion for music, and now, no matter where she lives, she always finds a group with which to sing. The professors at Mount Union reinforced the values she learned at home and expanded her love for learning.

A Lifetime of LearningHer learning didn’t stop at Mount Union or Columbia University where she earned a mas-ter of arts degree. She has taken classes at Rice University and the University of Houston, and she and her husband take every opportunity to attend classes at art and science museums and explore historical sites all over the world.

“Reach out to people – no matter where they are from or their background.” – Kathleen

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Glenn ‘72 and Ruth (Acosta ’70) HamiltonMiami, FLPresident, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of AmerimetExecutive Director of Graham University Center, Florida International University (FIU)

From the landscape of Peru to the campus of Mount Union, Glenn and Ruth have explored the world, overcome challeng-es and achieved phenomenal successes in their life pursuits. Along their journey, they have relied on their basic values and seized every opportunity that has come their way.

Most Fulfilling Moment Glenn says the most fulfilling aspect of his life is being able to achieve great independence through his business and entrepreneurial activities. For Ruth, it has been reward-ing to see the students she mentored grow into successful doctors, lawyers, engineers, teachers, architects, researchers and politicians. She’s also proud of her recent work that has led to the completion of four major building expansions and renovations of FIU’s Graham University Center.

An Exceptional BeginningWhile a student, Glenn’s studies provided him with a logi-cal thought process, critical thinking skills and the tools and common sense necessary to excel in a competitive business environment. After earning a master’s degree in international business from the American Graduate School of International Management in Arizona, he moved to Lima, Peru to gain experience with an international corporation operating in a foreign country.

As an international student, Ruth faced many challenges, but thanks to the dedication and demanding expecta-tions of teachers like Mrs. Saffell, Dr. Chapman, Dr. Ragosin and others, she was able to overcome them. She learned more than English; she was exposed to globalism before it became a buzz word. This is the primary reason why she returned to her homeland of Peru to pass along the learn-ing and experiences she gained at Mount Union.

A Lifetime of LearningIn order to continue to learn and stay educated, reading has become Glenn’s primary extracurricular activity. Ruth expands her knowledge by attending conferences and seminars and traveling around the world.

“Give it your best, work hard without worrying who gets the credit and don’t forget nor compromise your values.” – Ruth

“The basic value system has provided me with success, achievement and happiness.” – Glenn

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Dr. Martin Horning ‘71Alliance, OHProfessor of Economics, Accounting and Business Administration at the University of Mount Union

Parent, educator, advocate, believer – Martin is certainly a well-rounded individual who is leading an immensely gratifying life. He’s proud of his son and daughter, who he says are motivated to make a difference in the world, and it’s no wonder given the ex-ample set by their father. He’s run marathons, traveled the globe, impacted individuals with developmental disabilities and shared his faith through music, all while committing his professional life to the educational experiences of Mount Union’s students.

Most Fulfilling Moment Faith is important to Martin. It’s been the driving force behind all that he does, including the rewarding experience of working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Actually, work-ing may not be the right word. “Singing” better describes his in-teraction. But, he insists, it is not what he does for them; it is what they do for him. He says they are his teachers. They’ve taught him about friendship, meeting challenges, caring and giving.

An Exceptional BeginningMartin credits the rich liberal arts education he received at Mount Union for the exploration that has comprised his life. He participated in choir and theatrical productions while a student. He studied religion, philosophy, history, literature and physical and social sciences, all the while earning a degree in economics.

A Lifetime of LearningAs a university professor, Martin says he’s always challenged to learn, and not just about economics. He enjoys expanding into new areas and is currently adding discussion on social entrepre-neurship and sustainability into several of his courses.

“I believe each person has a calling. The Latin word for calling is ‘vocare.’ Therefore, to achieve a fulfilling life one must discover one’s calling, one’s true vocation.” – Martin

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Marcus ‘88 and Celena (Holmes ‘86) Smith Wickliffe, OHPortfolio Manager, International Equities, MFS Investment ManagementHomemaker

From Army intelligence to computer programming, Marcus explored a number of career options before finding fulfill-ment in the field of investment management, an interest for which the seed was first planted with the help of Dr. Patricia (Foley ’73) Matthews. His increasing interest in finance and personal study of investing led him to earn a master of busi-ness administration degree, a rewarding career with MFS In-vestment Management, and eventually, to Singapore, where he helped to further develop business in Asia. While at Mount Union, Marcus met Celena and together they have traveled the world. No matter where their lives led them, Celena al-ways found a job that was enjoyable. The computer science major has worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber, AT&T Leas-ing and Andersen Consulting (now called Accenture). She even started her own computer consulting business. After the birth of their first son, she left the workforce to become a full-time homemaker.

Most Fulfilling Moment Marcus says his marriage to Celena has been the most gratify-ing experience. Celena says her most fulfilling moment is marrying Marcus. Since they tied the knot 17 years ago, her

life has changed dramatically. He always told her their life wouldn’t be boring, and he was right. They have lived over-seas in two different countries, visited many cities and met many different and interesting people. They also have three wonderful children that keep them on their toes.

An Exceptional BeginningMarcus credits Dr. Matthews with helping him discover his interest in business and finance. While he found her classes extremely difficult, he also found that he liked the complex-ity and challenge of solving financial problems. During his days as a student, Marcus was also president of the Black Student Union and one of the first Mount Union students to particpate in Army ROTC through the joint program with Kent State University. Celena calls her exceptional beginning “quite a journey.” She’s created a harmonious, loving rela-tionship with her husband and learned how to successfully communicate. She and Marcus encourage each other to stay positive when, at times, it seems like the rest of the world is falling apart. Together, they help build a better society by being both a mother and father to their children who, they hope, will be good members of society.

A Lifetime of LearningMarcus is a reader, absorbing the content of anywhere from 30 to 50 books per year. As a portfolio manager, he must con-stantly review news from around the world and determine how it could affect the companies in which he has invested. Celena is also an avid reader, and believes that the subject does not matter. What’s important to her is that she has a curious mind and pursues that curiosity through reading.

“Always do your best in everything that you attempt. Do not place or let people place limits on what you can do.” – Marcus

“I thoroughly enjoyed my career in computer science, but I truly feel our family benefits the most from my role as a homemaker.” – Celena

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Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2010

CLass notesCounCiL messageClass Notes to be included in Issue II, 2011 of Mount Union Magazine must be received before April 15, 2011.

Materials for Class Notes is obtained from the “Update” form at the end of 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.

double down on Your investmentI recently had reason to move into a new office. As I unpacked my boxes, I found my Mount Union degree gently covered in a moderate layer of dust. It struck me that many of us view our time on campus much like those partially faded graduation relics. Mount Union is something that we did. It is a part of who we were. The good news is that our connection to Mount Union can be more than a collection of faded memories. That degree is a constant reminder of the access that we each have to a life-long re-source – the gift that keeps on giving.

Consider for a moment the value that your Mount Union degree can offer you today, even if it has been decades since you graduated. If you are looking for a job, the Office of Career Development is ready and willing to help you navigate the ever-changing employment landscape. If you need good employ-ees, Mount Union can be your source of cutting-edge talent. Many people use the Day of Service as a ready-made way to participate in community service. If you are moving to a new part of the coun-try, the Mount Union Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities can help you find other Purple Raiders who live nearby. If you want to hear from the people who are developing policies in today’s world, then come to one of the many free lectures that take place on campus.

This is just a short list of the many ways that your connection to Mount Union can be an investment with life-long benefits. Currently, members of Alumni Council are working with faculty and staff members to further expand those options. Our goal is to give every member of the Mount Union family an opportunity to plug in.

Daniel Griffith ’99Alumni Council President

upcoming alumni Council MeetingsSaturday, February 19, 2011, 9 a.m., Alumni Room, Hoover-Price Campus Center

upcoming M Club MeetingsThursday, January 20, 2011, 7 p.m., M Club Room, McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex (The MAAC)

1951James Elder resides at 25740 Hickory Blvd., Apt. 642 D, Bonita Springs, FL 34134.

1958Mary Lou (Pilmer) and Elwood Bender reside at 11355 168th Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417.

1964Larry Shreve resides at 9535 E. Birchwood Ave., Mesa, AZ 85208.

Thomas White resides at 8080 E. Speedway, Tuscon, AZ 85710.

1965Betty (Wehner) and Wil-liam Davis reside at 722 Garfield Ave., Alliance, OH 44601.

Sharon (Markey) and Paul Wolodkin reside at 725 Dale Ave. N.W., Strasburg, OH 44680.

Mary (Falconer) Rush and Gail (Kennedy) Slezak recently collaborated on a music endeavor. Mary played keyboard accompa-niment for Gail’s Chancel Choir at the Frederick Church of The Brethren.

1973Linda (Meister) Eggan was inducted into the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program Hall of Fame for her more than 30 years of volunteer service at the state and local pageant levels. She re-tired in 2008 after 35 years of teaching in the Indian Valley School District.

Jim Kimble resides at 1058 B Vail View, Fairbanks, AK 99712.

1977Glenda (Ward ‘78) and Ltc. Owen T. Edwards III reside at 3128 Border Crk., Crestview, FL 32539. She is an elementary school teacher for Okaloosa County School District, and he is a defense analyst for Joint Fires Integration and Interoperability Team (JFIIT).

1978Gary Hugel resides at 3698 Parkridge Cir., Sarasota, FL 34243.

1983David McLaughlin is a senior operations manager for Parking Company of America. He was recently elected to the David Ander-son High School Athletic Hall of Fame for football and track. He resides at 4047 Parkcove Dr., Colum-bus, OH 43230.

1984Dr. Susan (Spagno) Ramlo was elected president of the International Society for the Scientific Study of Subjectivity and the host of the 2010 conference. She also serves on the editorial board of Operant Subjec-tivity: The International Journal of Q Methodology. In November, Sue was the keynote speaker at the Norwegian Q Methodology Conference in Stavanger, Norway. She has a joint appointment within the College of Education at the University of Akron and is a graduate adjunct faculty member in the physics department at Kent State University.

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1985Diane (Flowers) Coury is pursuing a kindergarten through third grade teach-ing certificate at Baldwin-Wallace College.

1986Mindy Samay and Rick Hardy were married June 19, 2010.

1987Kristy (Seelinger) and Ken Kuches are the par-ents of Katie, 5, Kelsey, 4 and Kevin, 4. Kristy is an academic coach for Volusia County Schools, and Ken is a manager for Publix Super Market. Kristy was recently named Volusia County Teacher of the Year. They reside at 1335 N. Shadow Ridge Dr., Deltona, FL 32725.

Dr. Mary Trieff and Steven Jozwiak were married July 2, 2010. Members of the wedding party and guests included Rachel

Trieff ’88, Danny Trieff ’96, Dr. Jennifer (Weaver ’96) Trieff, John Cola ’90, Rebecca (Trieff ’90) Cola, Rosine (Korosy ‘56) Trieff, Bill Mackin ’96, Barbara Burns ’91 and Dr. Shila Nalawadi ’89. Mary is the assistant principal at Taylor High School, and Steven is a commercial district sales representative for The Sherwin-Williams Com-pany. They reside at 14914 Terrapoint Dr., Cypress, TX 77429.

1989Dr. Samantha Earley is the dean of the School of Arts and Letters at Indiana University.

1991Joseph Bailey is a national sales manager for The Sherwin-Williams Compa-ny. He resides at 4 Palmieri Rd., Westport, CT 06880.

Tina (Smith) Hannan and Joseph Hart announce the birth of a son, Thomas Jo-seph, on June 22, 2009 who joins siblings Alexandria, 18, Taylor, 11 and Emma, 3.

Pamela (Weaver) and Terin Mitterling announce the birth of a son, Landon Cole, on February 2, 2010 who joins siblings Mikayla, 11, Caden, 9 and Ashlyn, 3. Pamela is a multisystemic therapy consultant for Kent

State University, and Terin is a mortgage loan officer for Mortgage Investors Corporation. They reside at 6042 Townline Rd. 187, New London, OH 44851.

1992Michelle Montgomery is the customer service man-ager for Aetna. She resides at 7250 Upper Albany Dr., New Albany, OH 43054.

Monica and Sandy Wom-ack Jr. are the parents of Alexas, 12, Imani, 9 and Nia, 4. Monica is an admis-sions counselor for Stark State College, and Sandy is the principal of Hartford Middle School. Sandy recently received the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Com-munity Service Award from the Martin Luther King Commission of Canton. They reside at 523 Proudley Ave., Massillon, OH 44646.

1995Kara (Dove) and Darren Davenport announce the birth of a son, Drew Allen, on January 13, 2010 who joins siblings Daniel, 8, Rebekah, 5 and Alayna, 3. Kara is a title one reading intervention specialist for Lebanon City Schools, and Darren is a project manager for Hamilton Fixture. They reside at 7164 St. Rt. 123, Blanchester, OH 45107.

aLuMni gatherings

Championship Football teamDuring halftime of the Mount Union vs. Muskingum University football game, former teammates and coaches of the 1985 Mount Union Purple Raider football team were recognized as the first team to win an OAC Football Championship.

alpha Chi omegaAlpha Chi Omega sisters from the Class of 1964 recently got together in Manhattan Beach, CA.Front row (l-r): Karen (Erlings) Vassily, Nancy (Mullen) Boston, Joan (Brooks) Riggle and Marilyn (Van Deusen) Luteran.

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alumni from the ’oosA group of alumni from the 2000s gathered in Canton, OH for July 4 festivities.Front row (l-r): Stephanie (Borowy ’05) VanDyke, Megan Osborne ’03 and Rebecca Jones ’07. Back row (l-r): Jennifer (Thurin ’03) Slack, James “Mark” Slack ’00 and Megan Cochran ’03.

alpha delta PiAlpha Delta Pi alumni from the mid-1980s gathered for a reunion in February at the Salt Fork State Park Lodge.Front row (l-r): Kathleen Butera ’86, Beth Hanlon ’85, Michele (Samay ’85) Coss and Beth (Bodwell ’85) Brown. Back row (l-r): Susie (Miller ’86) Bambeck, Stephanie (Carman ’86) Fobes, Teresa (Fricano ’84) Todd, Judi (Kelley ’85) Houpert and Jamie (Scott ’86) Sacksteder. Not pictured, but in attendance via internet teleconferencing, was Lynne (Michel ’86) Blackburn.

Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2010

aLuMni spotlight 1996Matt Keller is the head wrestling coach for Uni-versity City School District. His team recently won the Class 3 State Title.

1997Becky (Mandell) and Dan-ny Diaz are the parents of Brittany, 11, Samuel, 10 and Alyssa, 7. Becky is the secretary for Port Clinton City Schools’ Board Office. Danny is a health and physical education teacher and swimming coach at Port Clinic High School. He recently received Swim Coach of the Year. They reside at 614 Jackson Dr., Port Clinton, OH 43452.

Dr. Erika Pribanic-Smith and Jason Smith reside at 2775 N. Hwy. 360, Apt. 321, Grand Prairie, TX 75050. Erika is an assistant professor of journalism at the University of Texas at Arlington. She recently earned a doctor of phi-losophy degree in commu-nication and information sciences from the Univer-sity of Alabama. Jason is an instructor of mathematics at the University of Texas at Arlington.

Davida (Masalko) and Brad ’98 Wagner an-nounce the birth of a son, Blake Phillip, on September 23, 2009 who joins siblings Andrew, 7, Alex, 5 and

Braden, 2. They reside at 1230 Peony St., Hartville, OH 44632.

1998Charlie Penny is the head wrestling coach at Warren G. Harding High School. His team recently won the Divi-sion I State Title.

Cortenay Semelka and Wendy Olson announce the birth of a daughter, Jayden Autumn, on De-cember 4, 2009. They reside at 11964 E. Middle Rd., North East, PA 16428.

1999Elizabeth (Shively) and Jo-seph Boatwright announce the birth of a daughter, Kathleen Elizabeth, on No-vember 28, 2009. Elizabeth is an attorney for Brennan, Manna & Diamond, LLC, and Joseph is an attorney for Giffen & Kaminski, LLC.

Renae Keenan and Kurt Yancey were married June 13, 2009. Members of the

wedding party included Rachel Antinone, Te-resa (Fasone ’00) Caserta, Melanie Antonucci ’04, Anthony Antonucci ’07 and Ryan Keenan ’07. Renae is an elemen-tary education teacher, and Kurt is a secondary education teacher, both for Madison City Schools. They announce the birth of a son, Paxton Jacob, on June 30, 2010. They reside at 202 Azalea Cir., Madison, AL 35758.

2000Meghan (Fries) and Tom Bauer announce the birth of a daughter, Kamryn Ni-cole, on June 12, 2010 who joins siblings McKenna, 6 and Kaelyn, 2.

Andi (Erb) and Eric Jopperi announce the birth of triplets, Hunter, John and Claire, on April 14, 2010.

2001Rev. David MacDonald received the 2010 Bishop James S. Thomas Leader-ship Award by the East Ohio Chapter of the Meth-odist Federation for Social Action.

Jessica and David Melfi announce the birth of a daughter, Isabella Rose, on May 24, 2010. They reside in Worthington, OH.

Allison (Sloan) and Bran-don Ollanketo announce

Clifford shields ’43Clifford Shields ’43, a member of the Mount Union Board of Trustees and member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity, was awarded the Taylor A. Borradaile Alumnus Award at Phi Kappa Tau’s biennial national convention in Denver, CO. This award is presented annually to an alumnus with outstanding achievements in their field of endeavor.

Founded in 1906 at Miami University in Oxford, OH, Phi Kappa Tau is a collegiate fraternity that fosters three core ideals within its membership: learning, leading and serving. Shields was initiated in 1941 with the Epsilon chapter at Mount Union, and is an inaugural member of the Phi Kappa Tau Hall of Fame. Currently, the fraternity has 85 active groups – 77 chapters and eight colonies, student organizations in the final stages of being installed as a chartered chapter.

A retired executive of the Standard Oil Company, Shield’s exceptional leadership, character and skills were recognized and highly praised by Mount Union. The Board of Trustees at Mount Union was searching for an interim president for the institution whose interests were focused and centered on Mount Union. Within 10 days, the Trustees named Shields to this prestigious position and he began guiding his alma matter to success.

While serving in this role, his strong leadership and keen business sense brought a unique per-spective to campus. He meshed his prior experi-ence and his own administrative and business background with the day-to-day responsibilities of the institution. He instituted new practices and challenged and motivated members of the campus community to continuously improve the institution.

He has served on the Board of Trustees at Mount Union since 1967 and served as its chairman from 1987 to 1992. A key figure in fund-raising efforts, Shields was successful in improving the budgeting and investment process at the institution. In 1977, he received the University’s Alumni Service Award, and in 1986, he was awarded an honorary doctorate degree in humanities from Mount Union. Shields also served as interim dean of the College of Business Administration/Graduate School of Management at Kent State University from 1983 to 1985.

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the birth of a son, Carson Matt, on June 5, 2010.

Lisa (Reiheld) and Todd Tatarek reside at 12179 Chaseborough Way, Jack-sonville, FL 32258. She is the director of admissions at the Heritage Institute, and he is the operations manager for the PGA Tour.

Felicity (Ashbrook) and Greg Watts announce the birth of a daughter, Anabel-la Kate, on June 2, 2010.

Rebecca (Feciuch) and Michael White announce the birth of a son, Ethan Michael, on August 16, 2009.

2002Sarah (Hrusch) and Ryan ’99 Gorius announce the birth of a son, Charles Mi-chael, on August 20, 2010 who joins sibling Anna, 2. Ryan is a teacher and head football coach for Bay Vil-lage City School District.

Holly (Coleman) and Matt Heikkinen are the parents of Hannah, 7, Graham, 4 and Rebecca, 1. Holly is a teacher at The Rich Center for Autism, and Matt is a realtor for Burgan Real Estate. They reside at 7593 Huntington Dr., Boardman, OH 44512.

Brooke (Fisher) and Joseph Rowe announce the birth of a daughter, Morgan

Wray, on August 12, 2010 who joins sibling Garrett, 2. Brooke is an instructional coach at Pritchardville Elementary. She earned a master’s degree in educa-tional administration from the University of South Carolina in May 2009. Joseph is a certified nurse assistant at Hilton Head Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Rebecca Smolak and Jarvis Kettlehake were mar-ried August 1, 2009. She earned a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Wright State University School of Professional Psy-chology in July 2009. She is a psychology associate at Upper Bay Counseling & Support Services, Inc., and he is a recruiter for the Army National Guard. They reside at 13 Woodcrest Ct., Newark, DE 19702.

Krista (Davis) and Joel Steiner announce the birth of a son, Benjamin, on April 28, 2010 who joins sibling Andrew, 2.

2003Lauren (Kuretz) and Charles Barbarotta an-nounce the birth of a daughter, Ella, on April 7, 2010 who joins sibling Anthony, 2. Lauren is a first grade teacher for Brunswick City Schools, and Charles is a human resources recruiter for Weltman, Weinberg & Reis

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aLuMni babiesCongratulations

on the newest additionto your family.

Let us know about your new bundle of joy by sending in an update form (found in the back of each issue of Mount Union Magazine) or submitting it online 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 activities

1972 Clark Ave., Alliance, OH 44601 (800) 992-6682, ext. 2030

alumni@mountunion.edu • alumni.mountunion.edu

Anthony and Ella Barbarotta

Children of Lauren (Kuretz ‘03) and Charles Barbarotta

Kathleen Elizabeth Boatwright

Daughter of Elizabeth (Shively ‘99) and Joseph

Boatwright

Graham, Hannah and Rebecca Heikkinen

Children of Holly (Coleman ‘02) and Matt Heikkinen

Drew Allen DavenportSon of Kara (Dove ‘95) and

Darren Davenport

Morgan Wray RoweDaughter of Brooke

(Fisher ‘02) and Joseph Rowe

Carson Matt Ollanketo Son of Allison (Sloan ‘01) and Brandon Ollanketo

Drew LewisSon of Erin (Sadd ‘03)

and Ian Lewis

aLuMni e-mail1950sMary Lou (Pilmer ‘58) Bender: woodlou@netonecom.net

1960sBetty (Wehner ’65) Davis: bettybilldavis@peoplepc.com Sue (Kurtz ’68) Reese: sereese7476@sbcglobal.net

1970sLtc. Owen Edwards T. III ’77: edwardsot@cox.net Gary Hugel ’78: garyhugel@yahoo.com Jim Kimble ’73: jekimble.stx@gmail.com

1980sKristy (Seelinger ’87) Kuches: kuches5@cfl.rr.com David McLaughlin ’83: cardinal35@msn.com

1990sJoseph Bailey ’91: bailey740@roadrunner.com Kara (Dove ’95) Davenport: kddavenport2@aol.com Becky (Mandell ’97) Diaz: beckymdiaz@hotmail.com Pamela (Weaver ’91) Mitterling: pmitterling@verizon.net Michelle Montgomery ’92: monto_42@hotmail.com Davida (Masalko ‘97) Wagner: wagner3304@aol.com Sandy Womack Jr. ’92: oepa2004@yahoo.com Renae (Keenan ’99) Yancey: renaekeenan@hotmail.com

2000sLauren Alexander ’08: Lauren.Alexander4@gmail.com Lauren (Kuretz ‘03) Barbarotta: kuretz11@yahoo.com Holly (Coleman ’02) Heikkinen: heikkinen_3@hotmail.com Lisa (Crone ’03) Pyles: lmpyles@hotmail.com Lisa (Reiheld ’01) Tatarek: lisatatarek@gmail.com

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Co. L.P.A. They reside at 6474 Mandalay Dr., Parma Heights, OH 44130. Erin (Sadd) and Ian Lewis announce the birth of a son, Drew, on March 21, 2010. She is a teacher for Kenston Local School Dis-trict, and he is a software developer for Nationwide Insurance.

Megan Osborne is a kindergarten teacher for Alliance City Schools. She resides at 509 31st St. N.W., Canton, OH 44709.

Lisa (Crone) and Jeff Pyles announce the birth of a son, Owen Matthew, on April 16, 2010. They reside at 6416 Walnut Fork Dr., Westerville, OH 43081.

Jennifer Thurin and James Mark ’00 Slack were mar-ried June 19, 2010. The wedding party included Christian Kurilko ’00, Greg George ’00, Megan Osborne, Megan Cochran and Nikki Scarpitti. Jen and Mark are both teachers for Louisville City Schools and reside in Canton, OH.

Dr. Rachael Watson earned a doctor of philoso-phy degree in May from the University of Florida’s Col-lege of Medicine. Her major was medical science with an emphasis in genetics.

2005Kristen (Tausz) and Dan Beck announce the birth of a daughter, Junah, on Feb-ruary 19, 2010 who joins sibling Melrose, 2. Kristen is the owner and operator of Junifoto.com.

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

Kristi (McCamon) and Bryan Valentine reside at 40 New Savannah Dr., Savan-nah, GA 31405.

2007Chad Hilliard is the head wrestling coach for Carroll-ton High School.

Katie Weaver and Kevin Russell were married July 31, 2010. They reside in Akron, OH.

2008Lauren Alexander earned a master of science degree

in clinical psychology. She resides at 4470 Tangerine Pl., Apt. 206, Davie, FL 33324.

Rachael Bailey and Mike ’06 Gibbons were married February 14, 2009. She is a first grade teacher for Mentor Public Schools, and he is a physical education teacher for Brunswick City Schools. They reside at 1688 Harwich Rd., Lynd-hurst, OH 44124.

Amy Duffy and Steve Araps were married June 12, 2010. Members of the wedding party included Julie Perkins, Leia Gerard, Mike Lemponen and Kevin Brown.

Samantha Fish is a senior research associate for Trinity Applied Strategies Corporation. She earned a master’s degree in state craft and national security affairs from The Institute of World Politics. She resides as 12591 Kempston Ln., Woodbridge, VA 22192.

2009Sarah Brockett and Ryan McFeely were married May 22, 2009. They announce the birth of a daughter, Brooke, on April 8, 2010. They reside in Willoughby, OH.

Christine “Kelly” Chandler is an English as a second language (ESL) teacher for

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Madison Local Schools. She resides as 1120 Atwater Dr., Madison, OH 44057.

Julie Murphy and Mat-thew Freday were married August 8, 2009. She is a program coordinator for Midwest Innovations.

2010Abby Millsaps is the direc-tor of communications for Christine Galvin Design, Incorporated.

Gina Rotuna and Joseph Gallina were married May 29, 2010. Members of the wedding party included Theresa Borner, Amie Criswell, Melissa Shook, Jessica Frase ’09, Amber Rinaldi ’09, Stephanie Negrelli and Sara Biltz.

deaths1930Shirley (Buck) Welton of Cleveland Heights, OH died July 3, 2010. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in English and a master of arts

degree in German from The Ohio State University. She was a musician, poet and writer. She is the author of Thoughts from Another World, Communications.

1933Rev. Wilbur Goist of Allen-town, PA died September 14, 2010. He was a minister for 73 years, serving in the Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church before relocating to Al-lentown in 1979 to join the staff of the First Presbyte-rian Church.

1936Helen (Rennard) Dull of Canton, OH died February 10, 2010.

1938Ruth (Osmond) Hawkins of Columbus, OH died June 14, 2010. While a student at Mount Union, she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She began her teaching career at McKinley High School in Sebring, OH where she helped to establish the first health education program for girls in the seventh through 12th grade. She re-tired in 1979 from Chardon High School where she was a mathematics teacher.

1940Virgil Adams of Alliance, OH died September 17, 2010.

1942John Hart of Redlands, CA died January 8, 2010.

1943Jean (Wafler) Coe of Alliance, OH died July 31, 2010. She was employed by Ohio Bell Telephone Company.

1944Glenn Goris of Alliance, OH died July 28, 2010. He founded Glenn Goris Agency, an independent insurance agency and real estate development company.

Robert Harrison of Cleve-land, OH died September 3, 2010.

Eileen (Hall) Lambertson of Lexington, KY died Janu-ary 25, 2010.

1947Robert Jones of Sebring, OH died September 23, 2010. He was a co-owner of Alliance Builders Supply.

1948William Ramsey of Cov-ington, OH died August 23, 2010. He was the director of King County Medical Society in Seattle, WA.

1949Andy Broscoe of Calgary Alberta, Canada died April 9, 2010. He earned a master’s degree in geology from Oberlin College and a doctoral degree from Co-lumbia University. He was employed in the oil busi-ness in the United States and Canada and taught at the University of Alberta. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor (Meacham ’50), three children and five grandchildren.

Col. Robert Partridge of Newark, OH died June 22, 2010. He earned a master of business administration degree from The Ohio State University, and retired as a colonel after 32 years of service in the United States Air Force.

Andrew Veg of Canton, OH died September 8, 2010. He graduated from The Ohio State University School of Medicine and studied anesthesia at the Cleveland Clinic. He practiced as a general practitioner and an anesthesiologist at Ault-man Hospital.

Gerald Walcutt of San Di-ego, CA died April 6, 2010.

1950Joseph Gianni of Ban-ning, CA died September 2, 2010. He earned a master of education degree from California State University Los Angeles.

Harry Lundgren of Colum-biana, OH died Septem-ber 22, 2010. He earned a master’s degree from Kent State University, and taught at Boardman High School up until his retire-ment in 1980.

Charlotte (Ellis) Taylor of Windsor, OH died Septem-ber 27, 2010.

Herbert Wilker of Love-land, OH died May 21, 2010. While on campus, he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He retired in 1993 as produc-tion manager of Shepherd Color Company.

1951Dr. Dan Biliuris of Cortland, OH died July 10, 2010. A graduate of The Ohio State University Dental School, he retired from practice in 2005 after 45 years.

Dr. Warren B. Brockle-hurst of Minerva, OH died October 9, 2010. While a

CoMMunitY deaths

sharon richSharon K. Rich ’84, who served as the director of career de-velopment from 1986 until her retirement in 2002, died September 21, 2010.

She was a member of Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, Omega Nu Tau sorority, Iota Club, Al-liance Woman’s Club and the Alliance Area Senior Center.

Rich enjoyed art, painting, sewing, custom picture framing and golf. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband James Rich, daugh-ter Shelly (Rich ’84) Christopherson, son-in-law Jon Christopherson, son Todd Rich, daughter-in-law Renee Rich, brother Mark Dixon, five grandchildren and several cousins.

sandra PittengerSandra S. Pittenger, who recently retired from Mount Union as the associate director of student financial services after 29 years of ser-vice, died August 11, 2010. While at Mount Union, she served as the faculty advisor for Kappa Phi sorority and organized Bible studies.

Pittenger earned a bachelor of arts degree in psychology and a master of arts degree in student personnel work in higher education from The Ohio State University.

Before joining the staff at Mount Union in 1981, Pittenger served as an admissions representative for Malone University and worked in admissions at The Ohio State University.

An active participant in the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) and Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (MASFAA) conferences, Pittenger was also a lifelong member of the Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (OASFAA). Pittenger was active at the Alliance Friends Church where she was a founding member of its Love in Action and sang in the church choir.

Survivors include her husband Ken Pittenger; children Kevin (Chris) Pittenger, Andy Pittenger and Becca Pittenger; parents Duane and Ester Weaver; sisters Susan Arico and Jayne Stotti and brother Dan Weaver.

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student on campus, he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and the cheerleading squad. After graduating from Case Western Reserve University Dental School, he began his orthodontics practice in 1960 and continued for 35 years.

D. George Roys of Trenton, MI died July 21, 2010. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and taught for many years in Michigan.

1952Paul Maxwell of East Point, GA died July 14, 2010. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

1954Theodore Bender of Elyria, OH died September 21, 2010. He earned a master’s degree in education from Cleveland State University and taught social studies for 30 years.

Elmer Bihary of Hender-son, NV died August 19, 2010. He is survived by his wife Joyce, son Brian and daughters Brenda and Nancy (Bihary ‘79) Harris.

1959Faye (Chandler) Norris of Granville, OH died May 11, 2010.

1961Margaret “Peggy” (Wilcoxon) DeTombe of Alliance, OH died June 26, 2010. While a student at Mount Union, she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta sorority and the choir.

1962Earl Hoffmeyer of Co-lumbus, OH died July 27, 2010. He retired from Ross Laboratories.

1963Emily “Becky” (Walters) Bricker of Salem, OH died August 13, 2010. She

earned a master of educa-tion degree from Mount St. Joseph College in 1985. She taught kindergarten for 26 years in the West Branch School District.

1965Robert Keck of Medina, OH died September 12, 2010. He earned a master’s degree from The University of Akron, and taught social studies for 31 years in the Highland Local School District.

Patricia (Polen) Richmond of Alliance, OH died July 26, 2010. She was the former secretary at Christ United Methodist Church and its youth choir and youth bell choir director.

1970Cynthia (Taylor) Phillips of Alliance, OH died June 25, 2010. She worked for more than 20 years in the printing department at Robertson’s Plumbing and Heating. She was also a previous manager of the Mount Union Bookstore.

1971John Essick of Alliance, OH died July 25, 2010. He was the executive director of the Alliance-Minerva Chapter of the American Red Cross and formerly em-ployed by Damon Chemi-cal Company.

1972Cynthia Jane (Davis) Harper of Alliance, OH died September 14, 2010. While a student at Mount Union, she was a member of the choir with which she toured to Europe in 1971. She earned a master’s degree in counseling from Kent State University and taught for many years at Marlington Middle School. As a licensed professional counselor, she worked with

children and adolescents at the Grief Support and Education Center in North Canton, OH. She is survived by her husband Thomas.

1976Lawrence Kelley of Gulf-port, FL died October 7, 2010. He earned a master’s degree in music educa-tion from The University of Akron, and retired after 30 years of teaching.

1978Randi Lee (Funkhouser) Hirschauer of Columbus, OH died October 12, 2010.

1988David Petty of Boardman, OH died September 27, 2010. While a student on campus, he earned four varsity letters as a member of Mount Union’s basket-ball team. He was a teacher and coach at Ursuline High School where he taught and coached until 1999. He returned to his alma mater, Cardinal Mooney, where he taught history and physi-cal education as well as coached basketball.

1999Brian Smith of Cleveland, OH died July 26, 2010. He was employed by Picker In-ternational and Cleveland Sight Center.

FriendsLibera Banfield of East Liverpool, OH died June 3, 2008.

Jane Elder of Bonita Springs, FL died July 30, 2010. She is survived by her husband, James Elder ’51.

David Goldstein of Boise, ID died May 24, 2010.

Ruth (Gray) Walter of Alli-ance, OH died September 10, 2010.

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• Round-trip airfare from Cleveland to Rome• Motorcoach transportation• Accommodations in three and four-star hotels - Tuscany - 2 nights - Rome - 5 nights• 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners• Attendance at UMU Choir concerts and worship services• City Tours in Florence, Tuscany, Rome, Vatican City, Naples & Pompeii• Admission into the Accademia Museum, Coliseum & Roman Forum, St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel, Archaeological Museum & excavation sites in Pompeii, visit to a Tuscan vineyard• Gateway Tour Manager• All taxes & gratuities on inclusive services

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University of Mount Union AlumniTour of Italy • May 9-17, 2011

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City, State, Zip ___________________________________________________________________________If you wish to participate in this tour, please mail this form with a non-refundable $200 deposit by November 16, 2010 to:

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Phone: (330) 823-2030 • Email: alumni@mountunion.eduPlease make checks payable to Gateway Music Festivals & Tours

PRICE PER PERSON: $3,696.00* *Price includes airfare and is based on a minimum of 25 passengers. *Price is for double occupancy. Single occupancy supplement available upon request.*Prices may change based on group size, air taxes, fuel surcharges and exchange rates.*Participants may handle their own air transportation and purchase a land-only package. "

Join the University of Mount Union Choir on a concert tour to Italy. Operated by Gateway Music Festivals & Tours, the tour features the Tuscany region, the historic capital of Rome and the Naples/Pompeii area. Arrive in Rome and head directly to the Tuscany region with its rolling hillsides, quaint hilltop towns and picturesque vineyards. A guided walking tour in Florence includes the Accademia Museum to see Michelangelo’s famous sculpture, David. Spend an afternoon at a vineyard, where lunch will give you tastes of traditional, authentic Italian foods and wines. After two nights in Tuscany, travel back to Rome to see world-renown marvels such as the Vatican, Sistine Chapel, Coliseum and Roman Forum. A full-day excursion to Naples and Pompeii includes the Archaeological Museum & excavation sites of Mt. Vesuvius. All the while, enjoy the music and company of members of the University of Mount Union Choir. You will have ample free time in all major cities as well as attend three performances by the choir. Parents, alumni and friends of the college are invited to join this once-in-a-lifetime adventure!

If you wish to participate in this tour,call Anne Graffice, director of alumni relations and

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university of Mount union Financial summary

University of Mount UnionFinancial summary

2009-10 Fiscal Year

The newly-renovated Engineering and Business Building, opened on campus this fall, was a significant project on campus during the 2009-10 Academic Year. The facility houses the Department of Engineering and Department of Economics, Accounting and Business Administration.

An improved market return within the University’s endowment portfolio, coupled with an outstanding operating year in 2009-10 led Mount Union to another successful year financially, recording a positive change in net assets of $7.4 million. As of June 30, 2010, net assets of the University total $203.4 million.

As outlined in the Statement of Activities, growth in net assets for the year was provided in part by outstanding enrollment totals, leading to a record year in total revenues for the institution. In ad-dition, control of operating expenses and timely improvements in fundraising also drove a fine operating year for Mount Union. Total revenues of $52.4 million represented a 9 percent increase over 2008-09, primarily due to increases in tuition, fees and room and board, as well as increases in split interest agreements fueled by a strong investment market. Overall expenses, at $49 million, represented a 2 percent increase over the prior year.

Investments in endowment rebounded after an extremely difficult 2008-09, as returns exceeded 11 percent for the fiscal year. Mount Union’s endowment fund continues to be balanced between U.S. and international equities, fixed income, cash and alternatives, as outlined in the institution’s investment policy. At June 30, 2010, the University’s endowment totaled $115.1 million, inclusive of invest-ments, trusts and annuity instruments.

The University also continued its expansion plans with the comple-tion of the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex (The MAAC), the Gartner Welcome Center, and the renovation of the Engineering and Business Building (former Wilson Hall). Mount Union has also

initiated another important housing project in 2010 by beginning the construction of 188 beds in apartment-style housing on Union Avenue. These three new townhouse-style buildings, at the site of the former Sigma Nu and Phi Kappa Tau houses, will be completed in August 2011 at a cost of $11 million.

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$180 million 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

net assets$222,226,194 $216,716,351

$195,963,227$203,381,006

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This financial information is an excerpt from the audited financial statements. The audited financial statements contain important disclosures not included here.

Statements of activities

Year Ended June 30, 2010

Temporarily Permanently Unrestricted Restricted Restricted TotalRevenue, income and other support Educational and general Student tuition and fees $ 50,152,552 $ —— $ —— $ 50,152,552 Less financial aid (20,964,064) —— —— (20,964,064) Net student tuition and fees 29,188,488 —— —— 29,188,488 Gift and private grants 2,164,286 1,064,872 945,625 4,174,783 Investment return designated for operations 5,003,696 —— —— 5,003,696 Change in value of split-interest agreements —— 303,888 796,036 1,099,924 Other income 457,997 2,111 —— 460,108

Total educational and general revenue 36,814,467 1,370,871 1,741,661 39,926,999 Auxiliary enterprises 12,460,473 —— —— 12,460,473 Net assets released from restrictions 3,358,442 (3,358,442) —— 0 Total revenue, gains and other support 52,633,382 (1,987,571) 1,741,661 52,387,472

Expenses Educational and general Instruction 13,589,241 —— —— 13,589,241 Academic support 2,983,782 —— —— 2,983,782 Operation and maintenance of plant 6,425,507 —— —— 6,425,507 Student services 6,661,620 —— —— 6,661,620 Institutional support 8,248,472 —— —— 8,248,472 Depreciation 3,139,297 —— —— 3,139,297 Total educational and general expenses 41,047,919 —— —— 41,047,919

Auxiliary enterprises Operations 7,207,463 —— —— 7,207,463 Depreciation 738,600 —— —— 738,600 7,946,063 —— —— 7,946,063

Total expenses and losses 48,993,982 —— —— 48,993,982

Change in net assets before investment return less amounts designated for operations and change in accounting principle 3,639,400 (1,987,571) 1,741,661 3,393,490

Investment return less amounts designated for operations 446,848 3,577,441 —— 4,024,289 Change in accounting principle, net asset reclassification —— —— —— 0

Change in net assets 4,086,248 1,589,870 1,741,661 7,417,779

Net assets, beginning of year 79,032,014 60,070,500 56,860,713 195,963,227Net assets, end of year $ 83,118,262 $ 61,660,370 $ 58,602,374 $ 203,381,006

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This financial information is an excerpt from the audited financial statements. The audited financial statements contain important disclosures not included here.

Statements of activities

Year Ended June 30, 2009

Temporarily Permanently Unrestricted Restricted Restricted TotalRevenue, income and other support Educational and general Student tuition and fees $ 47,653,067 $ —— $ —— $ 47,653,067 Less financial aid (19,641,692) —— —— (19,641,692) Net student tuition and fees 28,011,375 —— —— 28,011,375 Gift and private grants 2,140,108 1,623,649 909,778 4,673,535 Investment return designated for operations 5,531,502 —— —— 5,531,502 Change in value of split-interest agreements —— (827,222) (1,841,182) (2,668,404) Other income 486,475 —— —— 486,475

Total educational and general revenue 36,169,460 796,427 (931,404) 36,034,483 Auxiliary enterprises 11,962,114 —— —— 11,962,114 Net assets released from restrictions 1,115,012 (1,115,012) —— 0 Total revenue, gains and other support 49,246,586 (318,585) (931,404) 47,996,597

Expenses Educational and general Instruction 13,658,117 —— —— 13,658,117 Academic support 2,994,986 —— —— 2,994,986 Operation and maintenance of plant 5,890,475 —— —— 5,890,475 Student services 6,252,350 —— —— 6,252,350 Institutional support 8,074,234 —— —— 8,074,234 Depreciation 3,258,242 —— —— 3,258,242 Total educational and general expenses 40,128,404 —— —— 40,128,404

Auxiliary enterprises Operations 7,147,700 —— —— 7,147,700 Depreciation 673,432 —— —— 673,432 7,821,132 —— —— 7,821,132

Total expenses and losses 47,949,536 —— —— 47,949,536

Change in net assets before investment return less amounts designated for operations and change in accounting principle 1,297,050 (318,585) (931,404) 47,061

Investment return less amounts designated for operations (20,800,185) —— —— (20,800,185) Change in accounting principle, net asset reclassification (45,648,142) 45,648,142 —— 0

Change in net assets (65,151,277) 45,329,557 (931,404) (20,753,124)

Net assets, beginning of year 144,183,291 14,740,943 57,792,117 216,716,351

Net assets, end of year $ 79,032,014 $ 60,070,500 $ 56,860,713 $ 195,963,227

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2010 2009 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,411,322 $ 8,578,222 Accounts receivable net of allowance; 2010 - $220,757; 2009 - $232,117 962,838 818,795 Contributions receivable net of allowance; 2010 - $362,786; 2009 - $436,044 5,391,864 5,793,171 Inventory 245,984 309,583 Loans receivable 3,662,117 3,627,902 Investments 83,725,844 91,475,831 Beneficial interest in perpetual trusts and charitable remainder trusts 10,113,467 9,459,058 Annuity and life income funds held in trust 8,191,891 8,079,342 Property and equipment, net 122,588,431 109,399,864 Other assets 313,638 302,579

Total assets $ 243,067,396 $ 237,844,347 Liabilities and Net Assets Liabilities Accounts payable $ 2,176,097 $ 4,004,393 Accrued expenses 3,928,650 3,655,134 Annuities and trusts payable 2,575,938 2,845,039 Deposits and other 1,088,811 985,249 Advances from government for student loans 2,980,583 2,955,924 Debt 27,476,311 27,435,381

Total liabilities 40,226,390 41,881,120 Net Assets Unrestricted 83,118,262 79,032,014 Temporarily restricted 61,660,370 60,070,500 Permanently restricted 58,602,374 56,860,713 Total net assets 203,381,006 195,963,227 Total liabilities and net assets $ 243,607,396 $ 237,844,347

This financial information is an excerpt from the audited financial statements. The audited financial statements contain important disclosures not included here.

Statements of Financial Position

June 30, 2010 and 2009

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CaMPus calendarThe Class of 1960 celebrated its 50th class reunion last year dur-ing Commencement weekend, and this year, the Class of 1961 will do the same on May 6-7. Alumni coming back for this golden anni-versary event will have the opportunity to tour campus, catch up with classmates at a reunion held at Alliance Country Club and take part in the 2011 Commencement ceremony.

February 1, 2011Washington, DC Alumni GatheringThe Washington Center

February 10-11, 2011Arizona Alumni Gathering“Roads” Scholar Tour Kick Off, presenter Dr. Ron Mendel

February 16, 2011The Gordon Heffern Lecture in Business EthicsJohn A. Neuenschwander ‘63, Ph.D. and J.D. 7:30 p.m., Presser Recital Hall

February 21-23Education on the RunMillersburg, OHReservation deadline February 11, 2011

February 26, 2011Kalahari Water Park EventReservation deadline January 26, 2011

March 7-11, 2011Naples, Sarasota and Tampa Florida Gatherings

March 15, 2011Evening of BroadwayTamra Hayden and Craig Schulman8 p.m., Mount Union Theatre

March 19, 2011 M Club Reverse RaffleDoors open at 6 p.m.Skyland Pines

March 24, 2011Schooler LectureDr. Neil deGrasse Tyson 8 p.m., Gymnasium of McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex (The MAAC)

april 7, 2011Chicago Alumni Gathering“Roads” Scholar Tour, presenter Dr. Patricia (Foley ‘73)Matthews

april 19, 2011SCHOLAR Day

May 6-7, 2011Class of 1961 50th Class Reunion

May 7, 2011Commencement

May 9-17, 2011Tour of Italy in conjunction with the University of Mount Union Choir Tour

May 14, 2011Mount Union Women Canton-Massillon ChapterSpring Scholarship Luncheon Noon, Massillon Women’s Club

July 9, 2011M Club Golf OutingTannenhaulf Golf Course

october 8-11, 2011Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2011

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

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