Horizons - Summer 2015

ABOUTTHECOVER ABOUT THE COVERThe cover depicts a paper art piece of the Universitys new flame. The piece

was created by individually matching art paper to each shade of the flame and

cutting and placing each unit on foam core to create a three-dimensional look.

The flame sits on a replica of the schools original charter. The ripped edges

show a sense of history, while the 3-D effect is more bold and modern.

The Bookshelf .................................19

Pet-Friendly Housing .......................20

DelVals New Trustees ......................22

The Precarious Alliance ...................24

Faculty Careers ................................25

Golf Classic ......................................26

New Swine Facility ...........................27

Campaign Update ...........................28

Lung Infection Research ..................29

DelVal Honors Silverman .................30

The Next Level .................................31

Football ..........................................32

Wrestling .........................................33

Womens Soccer ..............................33

Basketball........................................34

Track ...............................................34

Class Notes......................................35

Page from the Past ..........................41

ATHLETICS

HONORING OUR PAST AND CELEBRATING OUR FUTURE.Why Become DVU? 3

A New Look 5

Through the Decades 7

DelVal Partnership with Pearl S. Buck International 10

Graduate Programs at DelVal 11

In the Words of our Students 12

International Students 14

STEM Conference Inspires Girls 16

Hydroponics Institute 18

CONTENTS SUMMER 2015

2 HORIZONS | S U M M E R 2 0 1 5

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Laurie Ward

MANAGING EDITORAnnmarie Ely

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSDavid Clement 15

Matt Levy Madison Moore 15 Lanny Morgnanesi

ART DIRECTION Sarah Boyle

DESIGN Thomas Scalese

PHOTOGRAPHYAllure West Studios

Sarah Boyle Tricia Kessler

Matt Levy

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The primary purpose of Horizons is to present accurate, balanced stories that will interest our readers, elevate perceptions and awareness of the institution and create a greater sense of community.

The magazine will share news and accomplishments to keep alumni connected to the institution, extending the Universitys reach to wherever people live.

Horizons shares and highlights news related to the University and its alumni, students, faculty and staff. The intent of sharing these stories is to make people more aware of the great work that is happening because of the University, which will indirectly cultivate alumni engagement, campus visits, financial gifts and favorable coverage of DelVal.

As one channel for the institutions marketing and communications, the magazine breaks down silos and allows for the various departments on campus to learn more about each other.

The publication reflects DelVals core values: respect all people; value the world of ideas and differences; pursue excellence; live each day with integrity; teach, learn and serve with passion and commitment; and act as one learning community with one purpose.

The final decision on whether a story gets included is always based two factors:

Is it an interesting topic that will engage our readers?

Does the story help to elevate peoples perceptions of the institution or, foster a greater sense of community among our audience?

Horizons Magazine Mission Statement

The Mailbox Using Networking as a Tool for Success

TO THE EDITOR:

Adding to the key steps of anetworking conversationmentioned in the fall 2014 Horizons article, Using Networking as a Tool for Success, I would include wearing your conversation starter. Our DelVal gear can pique interest andbuildawarenesswith those unfamiliar withour institution. It encourages a friendly comment or sparks a question fromalumniand friends of the DelVal community,regardless of the situation. Consider that the DelVal gear can be the gateway to new connections.

Opportunities to network are everywhere. Meeting new people while wearing your DelVal gear can be amagnet of commonality or curiosity.Be ready to represent DelVal wherever you go. Wearing your conversation starter could be the key to a meaningful conversation even in the grocery store line or waiting for the elevator.

Aimee Wilson 03 Elkins Park, Pennsylvania

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S U M M E R 2 0 1 5 | HORIZONS 3

We have been working for years to move

DelVal forward to this point and this

approval is recognition of how far this

institution has come, said Univeristy

President Dr. Joseph S. Brosnan. We intend

to build on our rich history and what DelVal

is already known for nearly 120 years of

teaching science with practice, a commitment

to bettering the world through education,

and a small, personal community where we

know our students by name. Were taking

everything that makes DelVal such a strong

institution and raising it to a higher level

with expanded graduate programs.

The word university means community of

teachers and scholars. Never before has

that statement been more true about DelVal.

We are building a community of passionate

students and faculty committed to something

greater than college.

The change to university status aligns with

DelVals structure and breadth of academic

offerings, which now include six masters

programs and a doctoral degree.

Why become Delaware Valley University?

The world will begin to recognize us not just for our

experience in science, but excellence in all that we

do. I believe that today we are becoming what we were

always meant to beDelaware Valley University.

Rebecca Jones 16, a biology major at the April 8 press conference.


UNIVERSITY STATUS

Dick Kustin 44, Scott Leshak and Emily

Keggan 01 raise the first campus banner

outside the Life Sciences Building on April 8.

As Delaware Valley College, we were

a small, teaching-focused institution,

focusing on student-faculty relationships

and a commitment to experiential

learning, said Dr. Bashar W. Hanna, vice

president for academic affairs and dean of

the faculty. We valued interdisciplinary

study as a vital dimension of preparation

that enables our graduates to thrive in a

global economy. None of that changes for

Delaware Valley University.

Becoming a university reflects the quality

and diversity of our academic offerings and

allows for growth in new degree programs,

increases visibility of the institution,

and makes DelVal more attractive to

international students and faculty.

To be classified as a university in

Pennsylvania, an institution must offer

a minimum of five professional masters

degrees and a doctorate. The institution

must demonstrate a commitment to and

evidence of scholarship that enriches

the teaching and learning. Through the

implementation of its strategic plan, in the

past three years, DelVal has launched three

new masters degrees and the inaugural

doctoral program.


Top: University

President Dr. Joseph

S. Brosnan speaks

to Delaware Valley

Universitys first

graduating class.

Bottom: New

entrance signage was

revealed April 8.

A NEW LOOK FOR THE UNIVERSITYLast summer, as we prepared for the impending approval

from the Department of Education on our university

status, the work began on a new institutional identity.

Working with an agency partner, DelVals creative services

director, Sarah Boyle, and graphic designer/illustrator, Tom

Scalese, began sketching and drawing graphic concepts.

No idea was a bad idea, and we were open to anything,

with one exception. We knew we needed to stay true to

our historical roots by continuing to use the colors that

the school was founded with green and gold.

From mid-August through October, we conducted two

rounds of online surveys and 11 focus groups with alumni,

current and prospective students, faculty and staff, the

Board of Trustees, guidance counselors and members

of the community. Feedback from each round informed

modifications and the elimination of one concept and was

an important part of creating a logo that would emotionally

resonate with our constituents. Nearly 5,000 responses gave

us a clear and emotionally connected favorite.

The abstract flame represents a passion for education. Each

shape within the flame is meant to represent a discipline

the sciences (including agricultural, environmental, life and

physical, and social sciences), the humanities and business.

The blending of these disciplines to form the flame of

knowledge shows the emphasis we place on experiential

and interdisciplinary learning in a DelVal education. By

including 1896 in the logo, we speak to the longevity of

the institution and give a subtle nod to the past.

An unexpected benefit of the survey work was being able

to use one of the concepts as the new design for the

University seal. The concept was a more traditional look;

the torch, book and sun have been taken from the College

seal and reinterpreted.


The light of the sun and the flame in

the torch reflect the light of knowledge,

dispelling the darkness of ignorance.

The seal also includes the founding year

and the Latin for experience teaches

Experientia Docet.The new university logo, which was

designed by Sarah Boyle and Thomas

Scalese, won a Graphic Design USA

2015 American Inhouse Design Award.

Boyle is the Universitys Creative

Services Director and Scalese is the

Universitys graphic designer.

The 1896 speaks to the longevity of the institution and gives a subtle nod to the past.

The gray flame represents the interdisciplinary education and hands-on knowledge that every student has received at DelVal since 1896.

The green flame represents the agricultural, environmental, life, physical and social sciences that remain foundational at DelVal and will continue to be critical to our global community.

The gold flame represents the disciplines of business and humanities. Gold symbolizes the sun, its energy and the fire that our students have for making a difference in our world.

THE LOGO is a sleek and modern interpretation of the flame that has been consistently used in DelVals seal. The flame was chosen to symbolize DelVals continued fire and passion for education.

The Trajan font has elegant, sweeping curves that are based off the letterforms carved in the Romans square capitals in 113 A.D.

Delaware Valley is shown in green to both emphasize our roots in the region and stay true to our original institutional color; University is shown in 90% black to emphasize our status change. Together the words show the bold, new future of Delaware Valley University, while staying grounded in tradition.


Favorite way to stay involved with DelVal: alumni events

I was here when Attending the predecessor to Delaware Valley University was a wonderful experience for that stage of my life, when two thirds of my class left to join our armed services at war. Some had departed prior to graduation. No way could I have imagined that the opportunity-offering institution would go through a metamorphosis and change into this beautiful center of higher learning it has now become. As I grew from an agriculture student to a commercial farm manager to an engineering student to an engineer and then an administrator of a large engineering and construction firm, my old National Farm School was developing even faster.

How do you feel about DelVal becoming a university? It is at the same location, with some of the same buildings, but what an awe-inspiring change and glowing future it has and will have. We alumni are so tremendously proud of our alma mater and of Dr. Joseph S. Brosnan, our president.

Job Title: Co-Founder, Omnicom Group, Inc.

Favorite way to stay involved with DelVal: Founder of the Watson Executive-in-Residence (WEIR) program. Established in 2006, the WEIR program features executives as guest lecturers, with a scholarship awarded in each of their names. The program focuses on preparing students for the business world by bringing top executives to campus to share candid advice and lessons from their careers.

I was here whenThe accreditation process was going on for the school, which was then named the National Agricultural College. The student body was small and there were only a few majors. The teachers knew your name and it was an all-male student body. You had freshmen hazing. Freshmen were required to wear a sign around their necks with their names and were required to answer questions from upperclassmen. We had to walk on Ginkgo Lane to get to class every day and wait on tables in the dining room, which was in Lasker Hall at the time. I played baseball on the field where the Life Sciences Building is now and ran head first into a tree to catch a ball during a game!

How do you feel about DelVal becoming a university? University status is an important step for the school to continue to grow during these difficult times in education. We can attract more students, provide more offerings in degrees with more outstanding faculty, and yet still remain a small, private teaching university. This is probably the biggest milestone in the history of the school.

Alumni reflect on memories from DelVals history and its

future as a university.

DELVALTHROUGH THE DECADES

1940s Dick Kustin 44

Tom Watson 571950s


Job Title: Founder and CEO of Ponscio

Favorite way to stay involved with DelVal: I am honored to serve on the Board of Trustees.

I was here when Women were still a relatively new addition at DelVal. How times have changed! DelVal provided me with core knowledge, experience and personal development that meaningfully prepared me for my career in business. Dr. George West was the dean of business at that time, and he instilled confidence in me, as he did with all students. I was very fortunate to be hired into an executive training program of a Fortune 100 company in New York City upon graduation. My mother, Sally Smith, taught English at DelVal. She was the greatest mentor a woman could have. I am so thankful that she was my mother and that she encouraged me to enroll at DelVal.

How do you feel about DelVal becoming a university? University status adds prestige and value to our programs for our students, graduates and faculty. This is a game changer for DelVal, and our ability to attract top talent, top students, top faculty and corporate partnerships that will enrich the educational experience for our students. University status is also important for our graduates as they pursue career opportunities.

1970s Laura E. Owen 79

1960s Dr. Jim Diamond 61

1980s Debra Reiss-Bubenheim 81

Job Title: Delaware Valley University Dean Emeritus of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences; honorary trustee.

Favorite way to stay involved at DelVal: Delaware Valley

University prepared me for a career that took me far beyond my wildest expectations.It is now such a joy for me as an alumnus to attend athletic events, A-Day, concerts and guest lectures. I also enjoy being a member of 1896 Society, alumni functions and getting to know the students.My wife, Betty, and I enjoy expressing our love for DelVal by giving back to the institution to enable current and future undergraduate students to prepare for careers beyond their expectations.

I was here when In 1957, I was accepted and enrolled into the National Agricultural College.This was an exciting time for the institution because the administrative process to becoming accredited was set into motion.In 1960, the National Agricultural College was approved by Middle States to be an accredited institution of higher learning.However, before accreditation could be granted, it was necessary to change the name of the College.Many suggestions were brought forth and debated.Since most of the students at that time hailed from the Delaware Valley, it was decided to change the name to Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture.My graduating class was the first class to graduate with Bachelor of Science diplomas from Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture in May 1961.However, on our class rings it said, National Agriculture College, 1961.An accredited DVC was a huge steppingstone that led to university status 54 years later.

How do you feel about DelVal becoming a university? I am elated that my alma mater has evolved into a university. While driving through the campus in April, I observed the beautiful buildings, landscaping, students walking to their classes and faculty chatting with students; it felt like a university.Being a university will enable international students to enroll at a world-class institution.Since Dr. Krauskopf founded the National Farm School, his teaching philosophy was complemented with experiential learning and has been the modus operandi at DVU since 1896. Students in nations around the world in particular need this kind of teaching philosophy.During this new DelVal era, we anticipate that new academic programs and facilities will grow quality educational opportunities that will prepare undergraduate and graduate students to thrive within a whole new lifestyle on their respective horizons. Long live Delaware Valley University!

Job Title: BioSciences Program Manager at NASA

Favorite way to stay involved with DelVal: Alumni news and LinkedIn

I was here when I met my husband. In my sophomore year I was in the chorale and he was in the band. I joined the band, played the bass drum and thats how we met! Well be married 32 years in August.

How do you feel about DelVal becoming a university? We had the pleasure of being part of the Founders Day and university status celebration as guest speakers. I am very proud of the accomplishments of the University!


Job Title: Managing Member, JI International LLC

Favorite way to stay involved with DelVal: Being a member of the Presidents Advisory Council and helping the University make innovative decisions.

I was here when I came to the United States. I was 23 at the time and had all but no English language skills. After visiting several large universities in Philadelphia, I found what was then called Delaware Valley College. The combination of the peaceful campus environment and small size, as well as the friendly and caring professors was perfect for me. Michael Simone, my academic advisor, had me double major in computer information systems management (CISM) and accounting. According to him, almost all accountants lack the skills in computers and almost all IT professionals do not know anything in accounting. Whenever I needed help, all the professors were always available to assist me with the academic programs. I am so glad I followed his advice, as I have had a very successful career, utilizing my accounting and IT skills to find opportunities to shine in the combined area.

How do you feel about DelVal becoming a university? It is wonderful to see the student body of 800 in 1991 grow to more than double what it once was. It still retains the same friendly and competitive environment. I am very proud to say that I am a graduate of DelVal.

Job Title: Occasions to Savor Chief Event Strategist

Favorite way to stay involved with DelVal: Through the Alumni Executive Committee. I love to help the alumni make better connections with the University and with each other. I serve as the PR chair and run the Universitys Alumni and Friends Twitter account (@DelVal_AlumAssn).

I was here when I remember taking courses in the modular classrooms (which were torn down after the Life Sciences Building was built), but because the class sizes were so small it actually didnt bother me. I was appreciative that I had the discussion and dialogue and didnt have to compete against a whole bunch of people for the attention of my professors.

How do you feel about DelVal becoming a university? I am super excited because when you become a university a lot of new opportunities open up. It is a chance for us to build on the past excellence and create an amazing future for the entire DelVal community to be proud of.

Job Title: Full-time business graduate student at Wilmington University

Favorite way to stay involved with DelVal: Im involved with my sorority still and I come back for A-Day. I loved being part of A-Day. Its so different. I had no clue what it was until I came here.

I was here whenThe Life Sciences Building was added to our campus.

How do you feel about DelVal becoming a university? It opens up the school and shows our diverse academic programs.

2010s Ashley Hecht 14

1990s Jun Iwata 91

2000s Aimee Wilson 03

THROUGH THE DECADESAlumni reflect on memories from DelVals history and its future as a university.


Pearl S. Buck International and Delaware Valley University entered into an agreement in February to partner to recruit international students. Both parties committed to identifying qualified international students from China to enroll at DelVal.

The partnership is a natural extension of the work Pearl S. Buck International does in China and aligns with its mission of providing opportunities to explore and appreciate other cultures.

We are honored to bridge the East and West and be a conduit for international students who want to pursue a higher education degree in the United States, said Pearl S. Buck International President and CEO Janet Mintzer. We welcome the opportunity to support these students as they immerse themselves into the American culture at DelVal.

This unique partnership supports the distinct missions of our two

institutions, said DelVal President Dr. Joseph S. Brosnan. DelVal seeks to continue to provide educational opportunities with an emphasis on respect for all people and ideas. Our desire to broaden our educational opportunities for international students also supports Pearl S. Buck Internationals legacy of uniting nations, societies, communities and individuals with an appreciation for cultural differences.

Pearl S. Buck International and DelVal will work together to enable the students to learn the language, culture and customs of the United States while achieving a rigorous education. As part of the agreement, Pearl S. Buck International will support the international students by arranging for home stays with local families during holidays and semester breaks, as well as monthly activities.

With the attainment of university status, DelVal intends to provide greater educational opportunities to a more diverse student population, said Art Goon, vice president for enrollment management.

Increasing our international student population will serve to make our educational experience more enriching and impactful as we prepare students for an ever-changing global society. This partnership will help move us forward as a small, but distinctive university.

DELVAL PARTNERS WITH PEARL S. BUCKINTERNATIONAL TO RECRUIT STUDENTS FROM CHINA

This partnership will help

move us forward as a small,

but distinctive university.

DelVal President Dr. Joseph S. Brosnan and Pearl S. Buck International President Janet Mintzer.


Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology This program helps shape students who have a passion for helping others by giving them the knowledge, skills and experience to prepare for licensure and move into this challenging and rewarding profession.

Master of Arts in Policy Studies This program is the systematic study of public policy the nature, the goals, conflicts, causes and effects, with an emphasis on how to achieve goals.

Master of Business AdministrationThe MBA program allows students to specialize in one of eight areas including: accounting, entrepreneurship, finance, food and agribusiness, general business, global executive leadership, human resources management and supply chain management.

Master of Science in Educational LeadershipCreated with practicing educators in mind, the educational leadership program blends sound educational theory, authentic learning experiences and attention to the needs of students delivered by faculty who are practicing educational leaders.

Master of Science in Special Education This program allows both general and special education instructors to improve their individual instructional skills to meet the new demands of the 21st century classroom.

Master of Science in Teaching and LearningThis program allows teachers to design and incorporate instructional teaching and learning modifications into instruction to meet the needs of all levels of learners.

Doctor of Education in Educational LeadershipDeveloped by former Bucks County Superintendent Dr. N. Robert Laws, the degree is composed of two areas of study K-12 with superintendent letter of eligibility and higher education leadership. It prepares students to guide organizations in a rapidly changing world through a practice-based approach. Learn more at delval.edu/grad

To become a university, DelVal had to have at least five masters programs and one doctoral program. DelVal is continuing to grow its School of Graduate and Professional Studies. Programs help working adults gain leadership skills and advance in their careers.

DelVal has applied for Accreditation - Provisional from theAccreditation

Review Commission on Education for the PhysicianAssistant (ARC-PA).

DelVal anticipates matriculating its firstclass in July 2019 pending

achieving Accreditation - Provisionalstatus at the September 2018 ARC-PA

meeting. Accreditation - Provisional is an accreditation status granted

when the plans andresource allocation, if fully implemented as planned,

of a proposedprogram that has not yet enrolled students appear to

demonstrate theprograms ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards.

Coming SoonPhysicianAssistant Program

Graduate ProgramsAT DELVAL

Why did you choose DelVals MBA program?

I chose DelVal because of cost, proximity to my job and the choice between in-class and online offerings. Since my office has moved, this has been beneficial. I prefer the in-class experience, but I wouldnt have been able to complete the program as quickly without the online option.Also, my husband earned a DelVal MBA and only had the greatest things to say.

How will your MBA impact your career?

When I applied to DelVal in 2012, I was an online advertising coordinator for Wolters Kluwer, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. I was fascinated by the amazing research and content we published in our peer-reviewed journals and dreamed of moving into a publishing role. Last fall, I was promoted to an associate publisher position. I believe that the MBA was a large factor in their selection, as the position essentially serves as the business manager for a collection of scholarlyjournals. I immediately started applying skills Ive learned, especially those from the finance, strategy and marketing courses. I love what I do and am excited to continue to grow with the company!

What did you enjoy most about DelVals MBA program?

Meeting so many great people! Ive made many friends along the way and gained such valuable insight from my professors. In todays fast paced, ever-changing world, new challenges and opportunities appear every day. Understanding how to capitalize on these concepts only comes with experience and/or a very strong foundation and network, which DelVal provides.

Meet Julie Ivers Rempfer


SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Amanda Musselman 16Agribusiness

Mygreatest achievement is simply believing in myself and knowing I can make a difference in the world. DelVal has given me the knowledge and experience to be successful in my future endeavors.

Emma Boyle 15 Animal Science (Livestock Science and Management)

What has surprised me most about DelVal is the diversity of opportunity. Whether it was helping with conservation programs through Ducks Unlimited, taking a class focused on agricultural policy, or running with the track team, I was never wanting for something valuable to do. DelVal does an excellent job of catering to the ideas and interests of its students.

Ashley Mohn 15 Dairy Science

I know my future is bright and the toolbox of traits and skills I have gathered at DVU will help me to make an impact on society.

Alli Bienas 16 Equine Management (Instruction and Training)

My greatest influence at DelVal has been the horses. They have been my teachers and friends. They make me want to be a better rider. Without the horses, I wouldnt be the horsewoman I am today!

Nicole Stein 15 Equine Science and Management

DelVals equine program has allowed me to shape my future and truly prepared me and gave me the skills and confidence I need to land a job after graduation!

Eddie Fronckwicz 16 Food Science

My fellow classmates and recent alumni are my greatest influence. They show me that anything is possible as long as you want to put in the effort. DelVal is a family. There is a great connection with the students and the professors.

Ryan OConnor, December 15 Food Technology

I have gained a level of confidence in myself that I have never felt before.

Anna J. Lehman 15 Restaurant and Food Service Management

The most surprising thing about Delaware Valley Universityis the amount of knowledge and help all the faculty and staff have given.

Marian Rubin 17 Environmental Science

My greatest influence here at DelVal has been the one and only, Lawrence Hepner. It is rare to find a professor who is so genuine in all the ways that matter. Thank you Mr. Hepner and thank you DelVal for the one of a kind education that you offer.

Bill Kloos 16 Landscape Architecture

I feel that alumni want to meet students, act as mentors and help in anyway possible. This past summer, I interned with a company owned by an alumnus; that provided me with a unique experience.

Nathan Hykes 15 Crop Science

The professors at DelVal help me both with classroom learning and seeing how it applies in a career that I want to enter.

Katie Beekman 17 Horticulture

My greatest influence at DelVal is my advisor and professor, Dr. [Jackie] Ricotta. She is very knowledgeable in numerous fields of horticulture and inspires students like me each day.

Hanna Baglivi 15Sustainable Agriculture Systems

The small class sizes at DelVal really make a difference. I transferred from a school where the classes were sometimes near 600 people. Being only a number on a page to your professor does not cultivate a deeper breadth of knowledge for a student.

IN THE WORDS OF OUR STUDENTS

WHAT DELVAL MEANS TO THEM


Andrew Rudd 17 Landscape Design/Build

I had never seen the sense pride and community atmosphere that exist on our campus.

Kyle Behnert 15 Turf Management

I would have never thought that I would have the understanding of soil and turf that I do today. Whether it was showing my turf knowledge in Orlando and San Antonio or my soil knowledge in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Arkansas, what I learned here at DelVal came with me every step of the way.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND HUMANITIES

Stephanie DelVento 16 Media and Communication

DelVal has taught me to think outside of the box and push myself to try things that I would normally not do, and as a result I have been able to be involved in many different clubs, and take on projects both in and out of class that are both challenging and engaging.

Francis Arnold 16 Business Administration (Accounting)

There are professors, students and people higher up who want to see students succeed. I can honestly say transferring into DelVal was the best decision of my life.

Allison Shuster 15 Criminal Justice Administration

I have a learning disability and if it werent for Barbara Grimes and Sharon Malka (in student support services), I dont know that I would be graduating on time. The programs they did were amazing and I hate to leave.

Thomas Diffendal 15 Secondary Education (Agriculture)

At DelVal, I was able to work within both the agricultural and education departments to create a program that allowed local youth to come to campus. This program truly mimicked DelVals core values.

Kristy J. Poisson 16 English Literature

The student population at DelVal is friendly and close-knit. As I write this from my home-stay in Yokohama, Japan, I think back on what I miss most from home in the U.S. and realize that home has come to mean the DelVal campus and community.

Cristina Carosiello 15 Counseling Psychology

Dr. Audrey Ervin, Dr. Allison Cohen, and Dr. Matt Mutchler, showed me a path I fell in love with. If it was not for all of their time and dedication in and out of the classroom, I do not know if I would have discovered my passion.

SCHOOL OF LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Bill Woodroffe 15 Conservation and Wildlife Management

At the end of my senior year, I can easily say I never felt like just a number during my four-year stay. I benefited and grew from being able to have a more personal relationship with the faculty, which is harder to find at other institutions.

Elen Hernandez 15 Small Animal Science

DelVal is about hardworking students, people who gain hands-on experience and are able to give back to the community. Knowing this, it has made me proud to say I will soon be a DelVal graduate.

Rachel Flagg 15 Zoo Science

Most schools boast that the professors will know you by your name and not a number, but here at DelVal that is the truth. They have taught me invaluable information that can be used in and out of the classroom. I can honestly say that after four amazing years, DelVal feels like home.

Alex Norris 16 Biology

In my time here at DelVal, there have been many things that I have accomplished that I didnt ever think were possible. One of the most recent accomplishments was being part of the first human anatomy class. I didnt think that I would have the chance to participate in a class like this until graduate school, but over this semester I received the opportunity and it has been amazing.

Sarah Vezzetti 15 Chemistry

Coming into DelVal I had heard about the great relationships that students had with their professors, I wasnt sure this was possible until I began forming these relationships with my professors. Without these relationships I would not be able to prepare myself for a career in chemistry. They have mentored me and helped find possible jobs so that I will make a successful transition to the workforce.


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Meet some of DelVals International Students

By: Madison Moore 15

As Delaware Valley University looks toward its future, expanding the international

student population on campus is an important goal. For DelVals students to be

citizens of the world they need to have chance to interact with and meet students

from all over the world as part of their university experience.

During the spring 2015 semester, DelVal had three international students in the

business administration program hailing from the nations of Nigeria, Sri Lanka

and Russia. The School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences attracted

one student from China who is studying agribusiness and another student

from Canada studying equine science and management. The School of Life and

Physical Sciences had two international students: one from Singapore, studying

pre-professional biology; and another with dual citizenship from the U.S. and

Nigeria, who grew up in Nigeria her whole life, who is studying small animal

science. All are degree-seeking students who plan to stay with DelVal until

they graduate. DelVal also has exchange programs with schools in the U.K. and

Poland. For the first time in fall 2015, DelVal will be having exchange students

visit from Belgium.


After a 22-hour flight from Singapore to DelVals campus, Marc Teo 18 discovered that DelVal was the best place for him to get his undergraduate degree in the United States. He was drawn to DelVal for the small campus atmosphere and the variety of animal-related facilities on campus, like the dairy science center and equestrian center. Teo also thought that majoring in biology with a specialization in the pre-professional program at DelVal would help him achieve his goal of getting his doctorate in veterinary medicine after he completes his undergraduate degree.

I found that the curriculum at DelVal would be beneficial in preparing me for my future, said Teo. Although I have to work hard on the subjects I enrolled in, I enjoy the courses.

He found that the faculty and staff have been extremely helpful.

He said international advisor Matthew Kaminski-Lucas helped him settle into life at DelVal quickly, assisting him with simple things that one takes for granted back at home.

He helped me open a bank account, with scheduling my medical checkup to get a Pennsylvania Identity Card, and also accompanied me on my driving test, said Teo.

Teo is hoping to experience what it is like to live in the United States, not just what he sees in the movies. He is thankful to be an international student at DelVal and enjoys telling his friends about his home in Singapore.

Having Asian international students will add to the diversity and contribute to DelVals status as a university of international standing, said Teo.

Emmanuel Ochenje 15 came to DelVal, ready to get to know different people and network in the small, but diverse area of Doylestown. Ochenje is from Abuja, Nigeria, but has been in the United States since he was 14 years old. Something that he found to be different in the United States is the education system.

There is more opportunity for all people, said Ochenje.

He found his close connections and the hands-on learning approach at DelVal helped him obtain internships. Ochenje worked in human resources last summer at Burlington Coat Factory, and this summer he is doing an internship in healthcare management at Doylestown Hospital.

He plans to earn is MBA.

For some students, the school of their dreams might be a few states away. For the Lagos, Nigeria native, coming to DelVal was the first time she was leaving home and the continent.

Juanita Ezemba 18 was looking for agriculture and animal-based studies, so that she could have a hands-on experience with farm and greenhouse facilities. All the schools Ezemba looked at were huge, and she was afraid that if I went to a the large schools I would get lost and overwhelmed.

I was immediately drawn to DelVals small student-to-faculty ratio and size, said Ezemba. It seemed like the perfect fit, and as it turns out, it was!

After graduating from DelVal, Ezemba plans to attend veternarian school and put

her degree to use in the research field. She hopes to someday set up a practice in her hometown where she can specialize in rabbit care and treatment, as a way to help other rabbit owners like herself.

Where I am from, rabbits are seen as food and not pets, said Ezemba.

Coming to Pennsylvania wasnt that drastic for Ezemba, but she still experienced a culture shock. The biggest shock for her was the weather.

Being from West Africa, the coldest it ever got was nowhere near the somewhat warm temperatures here, said Ezemba.

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STEM CONFERENCE INSPIRES GIRLS Hundreds of middle and high school girls visited Delaware Valley University

May 21 for the fourth annual #girlSTEM conference, which is aimed at inspiring

girls to enter careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

The conference is led and coordinated by the Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22, sponsored by the Bucks

County Womens Initiative and hosted by DelVal. The conference gives students a chance to learn from

professional women working in STEM. To meet overwhelming demand, organizers increased the amount of

spots available for girls from 350 to 700. The day opens participants minds to career paths they may have

never thought of pursuing. DelVal volunteers presented a variety of workshops as part of the day.


DELVAL HONORED FOR EXCELLENCESTEM CONFERENCE INSPIRES GIRLS The University has been designated as a 2015 STEM Jobs Approved school by Victory Media, the creator of STEM Jobs media, education and career resources.

Victory Media evaluated schools on publicly available data and responses to questions around three key indicators of success: STEM job alignment, STEM job placement and diversity in a schools STEM programs. DelVal was featured in the winter 2015 issue of STEM Jobs magazine, along with the entire 2015 list of STEM Jobs Approved schools.

With the list of STEM Jobs Approved schools were able to help parents, students and guidance counselors evaluate how well education is translating into real-world jobs, said Daniel Nichols, president of STEM Jobs. Were pleased to showcase schools like Delaware Valley University as leading the way in this area.

Dr. Cynthia Keler 84, a DelVal associate

professor of biology, taught girls about the

characteristics of a living organism and

facilitated a debate in Are Viruses Living?

Suzanne Hanbicki 04 taught girls about

electronic circuits and then had them upload

a program that made the 8x8 matrix light up with a smiley face in Arduino

Smiley Faces.

DelVal lecturer Dr. Sheela Venkitachalam and DelVal student Neha Bhardwaj

18 showed girls fun demonstrations in Chemistry Magic Show.

DelVal animal biotechnology and conservation lecturers Dr. Alicia Shenko

and Maggie Liguori taught girls about opportunities in animal research, care

and conservation in Exploring Careers in Wildlife.

In So You Want to Work with Animals? An Intro to Pet First Aid and CPR,

DelVal animal biotechnology and conservation lecturer April Laskow 07

taught girls about veterinary medicine and gave them a chance to try pet first

aid techniques.

DelVal assistant professor of mathematics Dr. Ruth Trubnik presented

Using and Understanding Mathematics, which looked at how girls will use

math and reasoning skills in their lives.

In Wet and Wild, Emily Granger 13 discussed what a naturalist does and

had girls take part in a mock lesson about water.

Sponsors included: PECO (Presenting Sponsor), Dow (Gold Sponsor),

Comcast and Parx Casino (Silver Sponsors), Huntingdon Valley Bank and

National Penn Bank (Bronze Sponsors).

DELVAL PRESENTS AT #girlSTEM


Delaware Valley University has received a $1 million gift from Kate Littlefield to fund the creation of The Institute for Biotechnology and Hydroponics. This exciting new, scientific venture will raise the level of academic programs at the University.

Littlefield serves as a director of Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, a leading provider of lawn products and services. Shes also the chair of the Hagedorn Partnership, L.P., and a director of the Hagedorn Family Foundation, Inc. She has enjoyed a distinguished career in business and has long been a leader in the plant science field.Her late father, Horace Hagedorn, co-founded Miracle-Gro in 1950.Hagedorn established a legacy of philanthropy and service that his daughter continues. Littlefield is an active member of Bucks County and knew about DelVal through community connections including alumni in her field. She has connected with DelVal alumni such as Jerry Fritz 88, owner of Jerry Fritz Garden Design and Linden Hill Gardens, through her career.

$1 MILLION GIFT WILL FUND HYDROPONICS INSTITUTE


Looking for some summer reading? Here are a few books by people from the Delaware Valley University community:

Are you a DelVal faculty member or alumnus who recently published a book? Let us know! To submit a book to be considered for the next Bookshelf, email your name, cover

art, class year and a brief description of your book to [email protected].

When we read history, we dont often think about the person who wrote it and what he or she was thinking, feeling or going through while capturing a nations past. In Modern Nationalism and the Making of a Professional Historian: the Life and Work of Leopold von Ranke, Dr. Shih-chieh (Jay) Su, an assistant professor of liberal arts at Delaware Valley University, takes a look at a historians personal life, analyzing the diary and letters of a man who captured German history and the personal conflicts he struggled with while doing that.Available on Amazon.com and through the Delaware Valley University bookstore.

Recapturing the Joy of Motherhood by Bonni Greiner 76 is for the mother who is frustrated, overwhelmed and feeling inadequate. Greiner, a mom of eight children, did not enjoy the first five years of motherhood. She experienced an unusual chance meeting that forever changed her life. Since that day more than 20 years ago, the author has been an inspirational speaker for mothers.

In her book, she provides tips to help mothers dealing with attitudes and emotions, find free time and set goals. Available on Amazon.com and through the Delaware Valley University bookstore.

The Book of Jims by Dr. James Miller, a Delaware Valley University professor emeritus of biology, looks at a popular name given to baby boys, Jim. The book includes lighthearted essays that range from thought-provoking to funny on Saint James, Jim Beam, King James, Jimmy Hoffa, Slim Jims and other topics all unified by a common name. Available on Amazon.com and through the Delaware Valley University bookstore.

Robert E. Fausak 68 was an integral of a book that was eventually turned into a made-for-TV movie. He investigated a homicide case in the fall of 1984 that concluded with an arrest and conviction. There was acourt custody battle over the victimsthen 1-year-old child. In 1990, the late author Peter Maas, published In a Childs Name: The Legacy of a Mothers Murder, about the homicide case Fausak investigated. Two years later, a television movie of the same name was released starring Valerie Bertinelli. Fausak is named extensively in the book and even had a small acting part in themovie. DelVal is referenced briefly in the book. Available on Amazon.com.


NEW PET-FRIENDLY HOUSING MAKES PURR-FECT SENSEStudents say having pets in their rooms helps with anxiety, makes them feel at home and encourages a sense of community on residence hall floors.

Posh, a cat; Ham Ham, a hamster; and Voldemort, a rabbit; are a few of the new residents who moved into a Delaware Valley University residence hall last fall. The pets spent the academic year living alongside a group of friendly university students who loved having them around.

DelVal launched the pilot pet-friendly policy during the 2014-15 academic year, which allowed students to have small pets on the second floor of Samuel Hall. About 18 students took advantage of the policy. Among the new residents were rabbits, cats, hamsters, snakes, geckos and guinea pigs. The program was so popular with students that it is being expanded. During the 2015-16 academic year, the pet-friendly policy will be expanded to both floors of Samuel Hall as well as one floor of South Hall. Domestic cats, which were tried in a small test group, will be allowed for any student living on a pet-friendly floor. Cat owners will be required to follow certain regulations such as veterinary evaluations, providing medical records and getting the cat spayed or neutered prior to its arrival on campus.

Its a nice stress reliever when you get to come home to your pet like you would at home, said Nate Borger 15, of having his cat, Posh, with him at school.

Students drove the process, working with faculty and staff on creating and researching the new pet-friendly policy. They looked at what other schools were doing, consulted animal welfare groups and worked with faculty and staff for a semester to prepare to launch the program.

Students who helped create the pet-friendly policy include: April Barnes 17; Molly Bell 17; Nate Borger 15; Raymond Deck 17; Russell Desmond 17; Kristen Frank 17; Bailey Hager 16; Katelyn Lucas 17; Madeline Makstein 18; Nia Rametta 16; Johanna Ray 15; Lindsey Schick 16; Kati Snyder 17 and Arielle Soldridge 17. The students worked with vice president for student affairs Dr. April Vari, director of student affairs operations Derek Smith, associate professor Dr. Pam Reed, and associate professor and chair of the Department of Biology Dr. Kathryn Ponnock to create the new policy.

If youre having a bad day, your pet is here to welcome you.

Kiara Martinez 16


The students found out that the majority of campuses dont allow pets, said Samuel Hall area coordinator Ken Peifer. There werent a lot of examples to use to create the policy so they had to work with experts, animal welfare groups and others to get something we were comfortable trying.

Interested students apply and the Pet Hall Council, which is comprised of students, faculty and staff, approves or denies the request. Each approved resident is permitted to host one habitat containing up to two animals of the same species. Pet proctors check in on the animals, maintain a list of pets on the floor, inspect the habitats regularly and meet with students about any concerns or

issues. So far, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, chinchillas, certain snakes and amphibians, rats, mice, rabbits and cats are allowed.

There is no additional cost to the students for having a pet, but they are responsible for any damage the pet causes.

Students were told Samuel would be pet-friendly before moving in and made aware in case anyone had allergies, said Peifer. It has been fun. So far, the biggest issue weve had is a guinea pig with pink eye. We just took it to the vet and it was fine.

Kiara Martinez 16, a small animal science major, brought her cat

Buckwheat with her to

DelVal. He needs a lot of attention and knows how to open too many things in her room, but for her, the extra effort of caring for him is worth it.

I cant even explain the feeling, said Martinez. If youre having a bad day, your pet is here to welcome you. Its beneficial to mental health. From an RA standpoint, it also creates a sense of community. People jump at the opportunity to show off their pets.

It has been fun. So far, the biggest issue weve had is a guinea pig with pink eye. We just took it to the vet and it was fine.

Ken Peifer


Dr. Susan B. Ward M.D. 80, a physician and president of The Consciousness Institute, was selected

to chair Delaware Valley Universitys Board of Trustees in September. Dr. Ward brings more than 30 years of experience in

the medical field including teaching, research and leadership positions to the Board. She will serve as chair for two years. Dr. Ward, a DelVal biology alumna, earned her M.D. from Jefferson Medical College. As chair, she helped with transitioning DelVal from a college to a university. She will also be bringing together the many talents of the board to help the institution prepare students to tackle the most important issues of their time.

Majid Alsayegh, the new vice chair of DelVals Board, earned a B.S. in engineering from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and an M.S. degree in management and policy from the University of Pennsylvania. He serves as principal and senior consultant at Alta Management, LLC, which provides real estate development services in the public and private sectors. He has overseen the design and construction of numerous large construction projects, both locally and internationally. He co-founded Intercultural Journeys, a nonprofit that promotes harmony between cultures in conflict and chairs the board of the Dialogue Institute, which encourages collaboration between leaders from different religions and cultures. As vice chair, he plans to build new collaborative relationships with other educational institutions and expand relationships with foundations.

New Trustees: Carol Aichele served as secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania from 2011 to 2015. She graduated from Cornell University with a degree in economics. Aichele led the Pennsylvania Department of State, which protects the publics health, safety and welfare by licensing more than 950,000 business, health and real estate professionals; maintains registration and financial

information for thousands of charities soliciting contributions from Pennsylvanians; administers Pennsylvanias electoral process; maintains corporate

filings; and overseesthe State Athletic Commission. She also served as a Chester County commissioner and was one of just three commissioners in the nation to receive the National Association of Counties Courthouse Award, which recognizes innovative, fiscally responsible leadership.

Christopher Asplen, Esq., a graduate of The Dickinson School of Law at Penn State University, is considered one of the worlds leading authorities on the use of DNA to solve crimes and prosecute criminals. He is the counsel in charge of

the Life Sciences practice group at Hill Wallack, LLP in Yardley, Pennsylvania. He is also the founder and executive director of the Global Alliance for Rapid DNA Testing and the founder of DNA 4 Africa, a nonprofit dedicated to helping Africa maximize the potential of forensic DNA technology to combat genocidal violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Asplen worked closely with the U.S. Attorney General to develop DNA policy for the Department of Justice. He consults with the U.S. State Department and the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism.

Drew Becher, who served as president of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) from 2010-2015, holds a B.A. in urban planning from the University of Cincinnati, a masters degree from DePaul University in public administration and an honorary doctoral degree from Delaware Valley University. PHS is the nations first and largest horticultural society. Best known for the Philadelphia Flower Show, PHS also offers various educational programs. Under his leadership, PHS started an initiative that aims to plant one million trees in the Philadelphia region by 2020. He also helped expand the City Harvest program, which grows organic produce for families in need, and has grown membership to 65,000 people across the country.

DELVALS NEW TRUSTEES A new chair, vice chair and six new members have been selected to join the Board.


Andrew G. Dougherty00 is managing director and head of Alternative and Institutional Solutions for BNP Paribas. Dougherty is responsible for

managing the groups U.S. hedge fund administration platform and related business lines. He also serves as a Director of

BNP Paribas Bank & Trust Cayman Limited. He frequently speaks in various domestic and international media outlets on a wide range of topics related to the hedge fund industry, asset managers and investment companies. Dougherty earned his B.S. in business administration from Delaware Valley University and his MBA in finance and management from The Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania.

PA State Rep. Marguerite C. Quinn represents the 143rd district, which includes the townships of Bedminster,

Bridgeton, Buckingham, Doylestown, Durham, Nockamixon, Plumstead and Tinicum, and the boroughs of Doylestown and Riegelsville.

She holds a B.A. in international relations from St. Josephs University and an honorary doctoral degree from Delaware Valley University. Quinn is involved in many community organizations; locally she provides leadership to organizations such as: the CB Cares Educational Foundation, the Doylestown DART Committee, the Central Bucks Drug Free Project Coalition, the Bucks Country Conference Planning Committee and the Overdose Prevention Task Force.

Jonathan Mandell, who is considered one of the nations leading mosaic artists, is known primarily for creating wall-mounted mosaic panels. He opened his business, Jonathan Mandell Designs, Inc., in the early 90s. His work has been displayed across the country and can be found locally at several sites such as the National Constitution Center. He also has experience teaching art at various institutions. Mandell received his B.A. in history from Northwestern University and his M.F.A. from the University of Pennsylvania. He is the son of DelVal emeritus trustee Morton Mandell.


A SUSTAINABILITY SYMPOSIUM

America has been celebrated as a beautiful land of bountiful natural resources since its founding. Its colonization and industrialization were fueled by the belief that the land could fulfill The American Dream, the hope of a better, richer and happier life for all people. But is an American Dream that equates progress with prosperity, and democracy with development, a sustainable way forward in the 21st century?

DelVal will host Land and the American Dream, a Precarious Alliance sustainability symposium, Oct. 14 through Oct. 16 on its main campus in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. The symposium will bring people from a variety of fields together to examine how The American Dream has contributed to economic, social and environmental concerns, and explore solutions that can promote a more sustainable American Dream.

As Americans, we tend to take the land for granted, said Dr. Michael Stamps, co-chair of The Precarious Alliance Steering Committee. This event will challenge us to review our long-cherished concept of The American Dream, remember its past realities and re-imagine its future possibilities.

Land and the American Dream is the fourth symposium in DelVals Precarious Alliance series, which focuses on challenges associated with adapting human networks to address environmental degradation, economic instability and social inequalities.

This years program will include speakers, panels, presentations, film screenings, workshops and a theme-based photography contest exhibition. There will also be an outdoor area with information tables, food trucks and musicians for guests.

Keynote Speakers

ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR.,,an environmental activist and lawyer will be one of the keynote speakers. Kennedy was named one of TIME Magazines Heroes for the Planet for his success helping Riverkeeper, a member-supported watchdog organization, lead the fight to restore the Hudson River.

Kennedy is the author of several books such as the New York Times bestseller, Crimes Against Nature and The Riverkeepers. His articles have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, Atlantic Monthly, Esquire, The Nation, Outside Magazine, The Village Voice, and many other publications.

JAMES HOWARD KUNSTLER, is a novelist and journalist, who writes about American architecture and landscapes. Kunstler is the author of several books including, The Geography of Nowhere: The Rise and Decline of Americas Man-made Landscape, which launched him into the spotlight as a commentator on Americas built environment.

He has lectured at Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Dartmouth, Cornell, MIT and many other institutions, and he has appeared before many professional organizations such as The American Institute of Architects and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

LAND& THE AMERICAN DREAM

About the Precarious Alliance Series

The Precarious Alliance series is about bringing people from all sides of the issues together to explore complex challenges associated with adapting human networks to address environmental degradation, economic instability and social inequalities. The series was created by DelVal President Dr. Joseph S. Brosnan as a forum for the exchange of cross-disciplinary perspectives, civil dialogue, innovative thinking and practical solutions. Previous symposia have focused on food (2010), water (2012) and energy (2014). Previous keynote speakers have included Marion Nestle, Maude Barlow and Bill McKibben.

JOIN USOct. 1416, 2015Tickets

$50 - Cost includes entrance to

all scheduled events as well as

catered banquets throughout this

three-day program.

Registration

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Theres a small college near Doylestown. Why not apply there? It was a simple enough question for Dr. Adelle Ziemer to ask her husband in 1966. And thus began the 48-year teaching career at DelVal for Dr. Richard Ziemer, one which lasted until his retirement last year.

As professor of liberal arts, he spent most of his career teaching speech and sociology, and served as chair of the liberal arts department from 1986 through 2001. Dr. Ziemer, who also pastored two different Mennonite churches in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, served as DelVals unofficial chaplain conducting worship for baccalaureate, convocation and memorial services, performing invocations and benedictions, and officiating for more than 25 alumni weddings, with more scheduled for later this year.

As I got the rosters for each semester, one of my self-assumed tasks was to pray for each student before ever facing them in class, Dr. Ziemer said. That was my spiritual ice breaker, and prayer is also the best way to go over everyone elses head to the highest power.

Dr. Jack Schmidt, liberal arts chair, said, Richards most lasting legacy is the relationship he had with his students. It was a very special bond.

When I was in college, I had the misfortune to suffer the loss of both parents, said Dr. James Trainer 82, former chair of the Board of Trustees. When Commencement rolled around, I felt Dr. Ziemers hand on my shoulder. I feel the presence of your parents today. They are with us and they are

proud. Dr. Trainer felt blessed to have him there when I needed him. He has been a treasured friend to generations of DelVal students.

Gail Fulcoly Barr 80 agreed. I so admire Dr. Ziemer for his guidance and encouragement while I was a student, and for his kindness and friendship to the DelVal community.

In 1985, he began a birthday book for students to sign. I do call many of my former students to wish them good health and a happy birthday, Dr. Ziemer said.

He still calls me on my birthday every year, said Lou Caggiano 99.

Recently Dr. Ziemer took on a big project. I have typed the names of students from all my grade books into an Excel file, he said. At last count, I noted over 15,000 names all of them providing me precious thoughts and memories.

Dr. Ziemer has no intention of slowing down. I still have many professional requests to fulfill, he said.

If youd like to stay in touch with Dr. Ziemer, hed love to hear from you. His email address is [email protected].

THANK YOU DR. RICHARD ZIEMER

He has been a treasured friend to generations of DelVal students.

James Trainer 82

Larry Hepners retirement from teaching at DelVal will by no means translate to sitting on a rocking chair and watching the world go by. Hepner has big plans for the next chapter of his life. Theres the Bed & Breakfast, La Basse Cour near Oneonta, New York, that he and his wife Diane run, the vegetable garden and roadside stand, the camps he wants to set up to teach middle schoolers about horses and agriculture, and the soup kitchen at his church.

All the projects seem like a natural fit for the agronomy and environmental sciences professor, who has spent the last 36 years teaching at DelVal and who is a member of the Class of 1974. Time has gone by so quickly, Hepner said. It was 45 years ago that I came to DelVal as a freshman in the agronomy department.what better place than DelVal. My experience was fantastic and my professors were top notch.

Following his graduation from DelVal, Hepner earned his Master of Science degree in agronomy from Penn State, and a few years later a teaching position opened at DelVal. Over the years, he has served as the superintendent of crop production, general manager of farm operations, department chair, and associate dean and interim dean of the School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.

These were important positions, but I realized for me, what was most enjoyable and fulfilling was teaching and working with the students, Hepner recalled.

It is rare to find a professor who is so genuine in all the ways that matter, said Marian Rubin 17, an environmental sciences student. I came to DelVal loving our natural environment, but Mr. Hepner has taught me why it is important to care for our environment and has given me the tools and knowledge to do so.

I have enjoyed coming to work each day, Hepner said. Interacting with students and faculty has given me a rewarding career for which I am very grateful.

LARRY HEPNER

It is rare to find a professor who is so genuine in all the ways that matter.

Marian Rubin 17


By: David Clement 15

Coming this fall is one of Delaware Valley Universitys most beloved events, the DelVal Golf Classic. The Golf Classic is an annual tournament, which was established to provide scholarship assistance for the institutions students. It also gives alumni an opportunity to reconnect with one another. This years event is especially important since it is the 20th anniversary of the Golf Classic. The Golf Classsic was started by a committee headed by professor of turf management and head golf coach, Dr. Doug Linde 91 and Dave McGhee, a past member of DelVals Board of Trustees.

This event is important to the DelVal community because according to Maryann Fox, executive director of major gifts, Many students need to bridge the gap between family contributions and financial aid to cover the cost of earning their degrees. Scholarships provide access for students to continue and complete their programs.

The Golf Classic has raised more than $700,000 since it was created and supports The Golf Classic Endowed fund, which has reached approximately $385,000. The funds have supported more than 200 students so far. In recent years, the event has raised an average of about $60,000 for scholarships each year. About 140 golfers participate in the outing every year and the number of participants continues to grow. A mix of alumni and corporate partners participate. Regular attendees include trustee Chuck Alpuche 81, Dick Carroll 64, DelVal hall of famer and emeritus trustee Patricia Hilton 76, Jim Roney 96 and Lance Seeton.

There are a variety of ways for alumni to participate and support scholarships.

Alumni and friends can play in the tournament, make a donation or donate to the silent auction or raffle.

The golf tournament includes breakfast, a cocktail reception, a raffle, a silent auction and dinner with an awards ceremony and plenty of time to mingle with other members and friends of the DelVal community.

Fox hopes that this years event will continue the great tradition of connecting alumni and community partners with DelVal.

If you havent attended before, I invite you to join us for this very worthwhile and fun-filled tradition, said Fox.

When: Monday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. shotgun start

Where: Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Saucon Valley Country Club is one of the top-rated facili-ties in the country. It is situated on 850 acres with three championship courses including the famed Old Course, Grace Course and Weyhill Course. All three courses have been consistently ranked in the Top 10 Courses in Pennsylvania. Saucon Valley also hosted the 2014 U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship, the U.S. Womens Open in 2009 and the U.S. Senior Open in 2000.

How to Register:

To reserve a spot, visit delval.edu/golfclassic or call Jackie Carafa at 215.489.2424 for more information.

Participants are able to get equipment from the country club or bring their equipment for the event.

Individual registration is $500 per person. Registration for a team of four starts at $2,500.

JOIN US AT SAUCON VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB


FUNDRAISING FOR A NEW SWINE FACILITY HAS BEGUN The Clemens Family Corporation awarded Delaware Valley University a $250,000 grant to go toward building a new swine science center.

This new facility will allow our animal science students to gain hands-on experience on campus in a facility that mirrors what they would see in the industry.

Senior Vice President of Clemens Family Corporation Tom Clemens presented a check to DelVal President Dr. Joseph S. Brosnan at Clemens Food Group. Clemens invited DelVal President Dr. Brosnan; Russell Redding, DelVals former dean of agriculture and environmental sciences; Dr. Sara Crawford, the former chair of the animal science department and current DelVal students to tour the facility and have lunch with alumni who work for the company on Oct. 27.

We are grateful to the Clemens family for their generosity, which will help us invest in a facility that will allow students to see the latest industry practices right on campus, said Redding, who left his position as DelVals dean of agriculture and environmental sciences Jan. 20 to become Pennsylvanias secretary of agriculture. Were seeing a strong interest in animal agriculture as a career path from students and from industry to meet workforce demand. Thanks to the Clemens familys support we will be able to prepare pork industry professionals to better meet industry needs. They will be stepping into jobs and internships with added confidence and expertise because of this facility.

The planned facility will be built on the south end of campus and will include: a 25-sow gestation area, a farrow nursery and a finishing barn with an attached classroom and office area.

It will provide students with hands-on learning opportunities in swine production, health, breeding and management. It will also provide a new space for student and faculty research.

The Clemens Family Corporation was founded in 1895 by John C. Clemens to deliver quality meat products in the Philadelphia area. Since that time, the Clemens family has been building on that tradition and now distributes products all over the country. Today, their companies include: Hatfield Quality Meats, Country View Family Farms, Clemens Development Group, CFC Logistics, PV Transport and Nicks Sausage Company. Hatfield employs several DelVal alumni and participates in the Universitys career and internship fair each year. Employees have also visited campus to volunteer in DelVals charitable garden.

The total construction cost of the project is estimated at $780,000, which includes

design and build costs. Through a generous donation from The Clemens Family Corporation and a match by the University, DelVal is two-thirds of the way to this amount.


A university needs sufficient financial resources to thrive, and so it is with Delaware Valley University.

As the academic leaders worked on implementing the 2010 strategic plan, designed around the idea of DelVal becoming a University, work on funding that effort also started. The vehicle was the highly successful, and still ongoing, Realizing the Vision campaign.

By April 8, when the College officially became a university, the campaign had received gifts and pledges of $52 million. The DelVal Fund, the annual giving component of the campaign, increased from $326,729 in fiscal year 2010 to $547,722 in 2014.

Other designated funding areas of the campaign are:

Academic Excellence and University Status

Campus Enhancement

Endowment

Life Sciences Building

Scholarships

Student Life/Athletics

With the help of the campaign, DelVal can step into the new era with a confidence it might not otherwise have had, said President Dr. Joseph S. Brosnan. Leadership gifts have enabled us to do things such as start a doctoral program and expand our classroom and lab spaces.

The beginning of the campaign was a $30 million gift in land and cash from the Warwick Foundation and its president, Elizabeth Betsy Gemmill, now a DelVal trustee. It was the largest donation in the history of the institution and included the 398-acre Gemmill homestead in Jamison, Pennsylvania.

Not long after, businessman Bob Lipinski 80 stepped up with a seven-figure gift that built a multi-sport turf field and jogging track, enabling DelVal to add two new sports mens and womens lacrosse.

There was a million dollar gift from the late Joseph F. Umosella 63. Former dean of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and National Chair for Planned Giving Dr. Jim Diamond 61 and his wife, Betty Diamond, made multiple gifts, raising their total campaign support beyond $2.5 million.

Corporations and foundations also played a significant role. There were gifts and pledges of $1 million from the John E. Morgan Foundation for student scholarships; $400,000 from the Hoopes-Addis Education Trust for an equine carriage driving faculty position and $80,000 from the George I. Alden Trust for the Life Sciences Building. Bristol-Myers Squibb funded the student research course over multiple years.

An anonymous donors gift of $200,000 helped build six tennis courts and enabled the start of mens and womens tennis on campus. With $250,000 in seed money from the Clemens Family Corporation, DelVal was able to begin planning for a new Swine Science Center.

During the celebration of university status, Dr. Brosnan announced that a seven-figure gift from Kate Littlefield, vice-chair of the Board of Directors of Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, will help launch the Institute for Biotechnology and Hydroponics at Delaware Valley University.

At a time when small, independent colleges and universities are straining to meet the challenges of the changing marketplace of higher education, our donors have expressed their passion for DelVal, said Dr. Brosnan. While the campaign is an undisputable success, there are still many, many unmet needs.

Both Dr. Brosnan and vice president for institutional advancement Joseph Erckert, said the University owes an incredible debt

of gratitude to its loyal supporters.

Thank you to all the donors who have supported our academic mission by making a gift to the campaign thus far, said Erckert. Now, as we approach the last year of the campaign, we need our friends and donors more than ever. To sustain ourselves in these very difficult times, DelVal must grow both its endowment and its annual fund.

Endowed scholarships remain a priority, as these gifts provide access to education for students who want to pursue a DelVal degree. Annual fund gifts support all academic majors, as well as technology upgrades in the classrooms, library acquisitions and campus beautification.

I think DelVal has shown that it is a worthy investment, said Michael Moss, a trustee and campaign chair. The opportunity here is to provide students with the learning, skills and tools they need to change the world. There isnt a better dividend that an investor can ask for.

How to Support the Campaign:

For those who wish to mail gifts, there is a campaign envelope in this issue. For more information contact Jennifer Rock, executive director of development, at 215.489.4830 or [email protected].

REALIZING THE VISION CAMPAIGN UPDATEBy Lanny Morgnanesi


The immunocompromised population is growing so, unfortunately the population at risk is also growing, said Caffrey. I am happy to have the opportunity to be a part of research that may contribute to a better outcome for this patient population.

Caffrey, originally from Williamsport, Pennsylvania, always enjoyed science classes, but said her interest really started to grow after taking A.P. Biology. She said DelVals community was a great fit for her.

DelVals small classes allowed for a lot of hands-on teaching and training, especially in the laboratory, said Caffrey. The pre-professional biology program allowed me to choose from a range of science classes, based in both environmental biology and microbiology, which helped me determine which area of biology I enjoyed most.

DelVals requirement to gain real-world experience helped her refine her career goals.

I worked in different areas of science, including a veterinary hospital and a research laboratory at Cornell University in the biomedical engineering department (as an undergraduate), said Caffrey.

Caffrey is now a doctoral student in Montana State Universitys Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Shes helping with research on Aspergillus fumigatus, a common mold, sometimes found in soil or compost piles, which can cause severe lung infections in patients with compromised immune systems. For someone who has recently received

an organ transplant, is undergoing chemotherapy or has leukemia for example, infection can be deadly.

Caffrey and the lab team she is part of wanted to find out what was going wrong when the compromised immune system was exposed to the mold. She found that healthy immune systems attracted white blood cells to the site of the infection using a molecule called IL-la. This molecule is necessary for fighting off the infection and without it, the mold grows and invades surrounding lung tissue.

We use two different clinical isolates of the mold. Both were isolated from patients who had invasive aspergillosis, said Caffrey. After growing the mold, we then harvest it into a liquid solution, which we use to perform experiments, said Caffrey. Currently, we are focusing on what about the mold is leading to (white blood) cell recruitment, which is critical for the hosts defense against the mold and, which host immune pathways are important for combating the fungus.

She co-authored a paper on the work in the Jan. 28 online issue of PLOS Pathogens, a top scientific journal. Caffrey was one of just 10 people selected to present at the Gordon Research Seminar on Immunology of Fungal Infections in Texas in January. She won first place at the event, which draws faculty, graduate students and researchers from all over the world.

The most rewarding part so far has been getting our research out to the public, and knowing that others can access it and use it to develop new ideas, said Caffrey. It is rewarding to know all of our time spent went to something that can advance the field.

Co-authors on the paper were: Margaret Lehmann, Julianne Zickovich, Christopher Watschke, Kimberly Hilmer, and Dr. Josh Obar from MSU; Vanessa Espinosa and Dr. Amariliz Rivera-Medina from the Center for Immunity and

Inflammation at Rutgers University; Dr. Kelly Shepardson, Arsa Thammahong and Dr. Robert Cramer from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College; and Dr. Bridget Barker from TGen North in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Caffrey is still doing research on the molecule as well as research focused on other molecules involved in the immune response to Aspergillus fumigatus. At MSU, she is working in a laboratory for Dr. Obar, a researcher who looks at out-of-control immune systems, flu pandemic and other biomedical issues.

The goal with our labs research is to develop new disease treatments that enhance or suppress a specific immune response, said Caffrey. Treatments that could be used along with current anti-fungal treatments to better the prognosis of these patients.

RESEARCH SHEDS LIGHT ON HOW A COMMON MOLD INFECTS THE LUNGS

Alayna Caffrey 09 has discovered a molecule that is

vital for the bodys defense against a common type

of mold that can invade the lungs of people with

compromised immune systems.

The Cornell internship really, which I never would

have done without the DelVal requirement, sparked my

interest in research.

Alayna Caffrey


DELAWARE VALLEY UNIVERSITY HONORS HERMAN SILVERMAN FOR HIS DEDICATION TO BUCKS COUNTYDelVal presented Herman Silverman 40

with the Helen and Kenneth Gemmill

Distinguished Philanthropy and Service

Award on April 8, 2015.

The Helen and Kenneth Gemmill

Distinguished Philanthropy and Service

Award is given to a person following in

the footsteps of the couple by making

an outstanding contribution to Bucks

County. The award honors a person

who demonstrates leadership and has

given time and service, plus financial

contributions, to improve Bucks County.

Silverman is a former acting president

of DelVal and also served as a DelVal

trustee. He was president and CEO of

Sylvan Pools a leading pool installer

in the Northeast. After selling Sylvan

Pools, he founded Silverman Family

Partnerships, Inc., which he continues

to serve as managing partner. Silverman

Family Partnerships leases, manages

and develops commercial real estate.

Read about his life:

In his latest book, Memories from a Life Well Lived, Herman Silverman

shares wisdom, insight and funny stories from 95 years of his memories.

Silverman started his life poor and became a successful businessman and

philanthropist. In his book, he describes his time building Sylvan Pools into

the largest swimming pool business in the United States while weaving in

stories of love, loss, hardship and life.

The book is a must-read for any budding entrepreneur looking

for insight and wisdom on how to follow your dreams.

Silverman is a lifelong advocate of the arts

in Bucks County. He was instrumental in

creating: the Bucks County Art Council,

the Bucks County Poet Laureate position,

and the Artmobile, a gallery on wheels

that teaches area children about art and

culture. He is also one of the James A.

Michener Art Museums six

founders and is chairman

Emeritus of

the Museumss

Board of

Trustees. In 2011,

he opened The

Silverman Gallery

in Buckingham,

Pennsylvania.

Silverman and

his late wife, Ann,

helped create The

Free Clinic of

Doylestown, which

was renamed in her

honor. Silverman has

held leadership roles with: The Friends

of The Heart Institute of Doylestown

Hospital, the Pennsylvania Housing

Finance Agency, the Doylestown

Historical Society, Central Bucks

Chamber of Commerce, and

Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.


THE NEXT LEVEL Rasheed Bailey 15 and Aaron Wilmer 16 pursue professional football dreams

Aaron Wilmer drops back to pass and throws a perfect spiral to Rasheed Bailey just as Bailey comes out of his break on an inside post pattern. Bailey catches the ball in stride and continues running up the field.

It is a play that the two have run for four years on the Delaware Valley game and practice fields during the season, in the gymnasium in the winter and on fields of Philadelphia in the summer. Its what helped them put up record-breaking numbers and earn accolade after accolade while helping lead the Aggies to a pair of NCAA Division III playoff appearances in their four years.

The audience wasnt just the vocal DelVal crowd or their coaches and teammates. They caught the attention of pro scouts with clipboards and stopwatches in their hands and even Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly and his staff at an individual workout that Bailey and Wilmer were recently invited to.

In May, Bailey saw the first part of his NFL dream come true as the All-American wide receiver agreed to terms with his hometown Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent. Wilmer signed the same month with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League.

Its been a long time since a DelVal player was in this situation. The last to sign as an NFL free agent was offensive lineman Steve Wagner 93, who the Eagles brought to their training camp as a free agent back in 1993. Before that was Chuck Alpuche 81 by the Detroit Lions in 1981. In the 1960s, Aggie standouts such as the brother tandem of Bill 66 and Ted Cottrell 69 were drafted by NFL teams and saw playing time.

It was a dream for those players then and it will be a dream come true for both Bailey and Wilmer. All they needed was a chance and one team to see the potential in them and give them the opportunity that they desire and think about every waking minute.

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