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A New Look Before the New YearJaimi Luckett

Welcome to the newly redesigned version of On the Frontline,

AMU's university newsletter. We hope you like the new look as we

felt it was time to show off our new mascot across the newsletter!

Not only does the newsletter have a new look, but the content has

been tailored to meet the unique needs of students, alumni, and

faculty of AMU. We have tried to highlight articles that would be of

particular interest to you, so if you think something is missing,

please let us know!

There are a ton of great articles in this edition and we hope that you

will take a few moments to catch up on all the happenings around

the university. As the holiday season approaches, I especially want

to challenge you to give back and think of others. We’ve highlighted

a few opportunities that we are sponsoring to get you started, in

case you aren’t sure how you can help this season. If you know of

other great ways to give back, please share them with us and we’ll

share them with others!

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Oral History of the FBINational AcademyPresented: Part One

Partnering with FBIInfraGard and LossPrevention Foundation

DETC Graduate of the YearRecipient Announced

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AMU Wants You!We are looking for experts to share expertisewith our community and the world throughour webcast and podcasts [...]

Three Ways to Give BackSend a postcard to thank those in service,lay wreaths on veteran graves, and virtuallyjudge or guide a science project [...]

Marine Corps Tuition AssistanceOn October 26, 2011, the Marine Corpsreversed their decision regarding somechanges to their TA policy [...]

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As always, best of luck in your studies this semester and don’t

forget that classes don’t break over the holidays, so turn in those

assignments!

(Master’s in Strategic Intelligence) published an article,

"Terrorism in Northeastern Pennsylvania: Is Terrorism a

Threat to the Region?" [...]

Class of 2011Lisa Maciel

(Bachelor’s in Business Administration, current Master’s in

Public Health student) after 10 years, was recently

commissioned [...]

Faculty and StaffJohn Aldrich

(Staff Director of Military Outreach) summited the 19,340 foot

peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania [...]

University News Articles

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Three Ways to Give Back During theHolidays

Marine Corps Tuition Assistance Funding

Oral History of the FBI National AcademyPresented: Part One

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DETC Graduate of the Year RecipientAnnounced

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Participation in the Military TA ProgramContinues

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We are looking for experts in their field who have a passion to

share expertise with our community and the world by

participating in our webcast and podcast series or write for one

of our blogs. If you would like to star as one of our subject

matter experts in an upcoming webcast or podcast or write for

one of our many blogs, then please submit your name, contact

information, area of expertise, and topic to

[email protected].

In the past AMU has hosted groundbreaking webcasts on such topics as - A Nuclear Middle East,

Chinese Intelligence, Predators and the Constitution, and Inside the Terrorist Mind. The university

has also produced podcasts on the Casey Anthony Verdict, The Death of Osama Bin Laden, the

Saudi Ambassador Assassination Plot, and the Death of Gadhafi. AMU has an array of blogs that are

always welcoming new writers. Give tips for online learning, advancing your career, or your insight

on topics such as homeland security.

View the university’s webcast and/or podcast series to see all of the available videos. You can also

check out a list of our blogs!

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Three Ways to Give Back During the Holidays

The holiday season is now underway, and this is the perfect time

to give back to the community! If you’re looking for ways to

serve, you can send a postcard to thank those in service, lay

wreaths across veteran graves, and virtually judge or guide a

science project. To find opportunities in your area, please visit

our service opportunities page and look for the Volunteer Match

widget.

Send a Postcard to Thank Those Who Serve

We have, once again, partnered with A Million Thanks and the American Red Cross to send a note

of thanks or holiday cheer to someone serving our nation! A Million Thanks is an organization that

commits itself to year-round appreciation to our servicemen and women through letters and cards.

The American Red Cross is an organization that helps prepare communities for emergencies and

offers assistance to those in need. To show your thanks, please complete our online form. Once

received, the Office of Student and Alumni Affairs will handwrite your sentiment and mail it out just

in time for the holidays!

Lay Wreaths on the Graves of Veterans

We invite you to participate in a wreath laying ceremony on December 10, 2011 at Arlington

National Cemetery, sponsored by Wreaths Across America. Wreaths across America is a nonprofit

organization whose mission is to Remember, Honor and Teach. Their mission is carried out in part

by coordinating wreath laying at veterans’ cemeteries and other locations. If you are interested in

participating, please contact Tracee Figueiredo, Student and Alumni Affairs Coordinator. Visit their

website for locations of wreath laying ceremonies near you!

Virtually Judge or Guide Student Service Projects

We have partnered with eCYBERMISSION, a free, web-based science, technology, engineering, and

math competition for students in grades six through nine. This program gives you the opportunity

to serve your community from the comfort of your own homes. We are seeking volunteers to be

virtual judges and cyber guides; information about both roles can be found by following the links.

For more information, visit the eCYBERMISSION website or email us. Register to be a virtual judge

or cyber guide today; registration closes January 27, 2012.

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Marine Corps Tuition Assistance Update

On October 26, 2011, the Marine Corps reversed their decision

regarding some changes to their tuition assistance (TA) policy.

Undergraduates will continue to receive $250/credit hour with an

annual cap of $4,500/year, complying with the Department of

Defense (DOD) Standardized TA policy. Graduate student TA

was reduced to $250/credit hour, with an annual cap of

$4,500/year.

For those of you that were unaware of the original decision, here is some information on the

background of this decision. On October 1, 2011, Marine Corps officials changed their TA policy,

reducing the benefit to $175/credit hour for undergraduate courses and $225/credit hour for

graduate courses; reducing the annual cap to $875 for undergraduates and $1,125 for graduates.

However, as noted in the opening paragraph, the decision was reversed. You may have heard that

the DOD is considering possible cuts to the TA program in conjunction with overall budget cuts for

the upcoming fiscal year. No official announcement has been received at this time, but we will

promptly notify you if the DOD or the individual Services amend the current TA rates. Any

questions regarding the Marine Corps’ TA policy should be directed to your installation Education

Services Officer (ESO).

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Oral History of the FBI National Academy Presented: Part One

Tim Hardiman, Law Enforcement Outreach Manager, presented

the first version of AMU’s Oral History of the FBI National

Academy to the National Academy Associates (NAA) Board of

Directors. The presentation took place at the recent meeting of

the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference in

Chicago, Illinois. This is just one part, of a series of videos, that

when completed late next year, will be donated to the National

Law Enforcement Museum Archives in Washington, D.C—showcasing a complete oral history of the

FBI National Academy.

AMU was commissioned by the NAA Board in July 2010 to conduct a series of videotaped interviews

of noteworthy graduates of the FBI National Academy on the occasion of its 75th Anniversary.

Since that time a team of six National Academy Graduates serving as interviewers, have sat with

selected National Academy graduates who attended the National Academy as far back as the

1960’s. Interviewers have sought to capture their thoughts about the impact of historical events on

the law enforcement community and its emergence in modern society. After completing interviews

of prominent members of the European Law Enforcement Community later next year, we plan to let

you know how you can view the complete oral history in the museum archives.

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Partnering with FBI InfraGard and Loss Prevention Foundation

We will soon sign off on separate agreements with two major

national organizations that provide support to the private

security sector in North America, FBI InfraGard and the Loss

Prevention Foundation (LPF). The partnership with FBI InfraGard

will give us direct access to over 45,000 members and allow us

to be regular attendees at chapter training programs. A

partnership with LPF will allow us to offer enhanced educational

opportunities to the security personnel of member retail and manufacturing businesses.

FBI InfraGard is an information sharing and analysis organization formed in partnership with the

FBI and with businesses, academic institutions, and law enforcement agencies for the purpose of

sharing information and intelligence to prevent hostile acts against the U.S. The Loss Prevention

Foundation provides educational resources to the loss prevention industry through certification

programs, online educational resources, and career-oriented membership. For more information on

these projects and programs, contact Jeff Kuhn, Associate Vice President of Business Development-

Public Safety.

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DETC Graduate of the Year Recipient Announced

We are pleased to announce the recipient of the Distance

Education & Training Council (DETC) Outstanding Graduate of

the Year Award! This year’s award recipient, Jeff Harrell of

Smithfield, VA, earned his Bachelor of Science in Sports and

Health Sciences from AMU in August 2011. DETC defines the

Outstanding Graduate of the Year Award recipient as a graduate

whose "...academic record, and level and quality of their

contributions to society, and their chosen profession have distinguished themselves in their careers

and society." These graduates are irrefutable evidence that distance study is truly a viable

educational option.

Jeff’s exceptional academic achievements while attending AMU, impressive service to his country,

and professional achievements while working for the U.S. Departments of Defense and State made

him an outstanding candidate for this award. While deployed as a Protective Security Specialist and

Medic in Iraq from 2006 to 2011, Jeff was assigned to the Department of Defense’s Provincial

Reconstruction Teams, Department of State’s High Threat Protection program, and the

Ambassador’s Protective Detail. In Early 2011, he accepted the position of Project Manager in South

America supporting numerous State Department operations. Congratulations Jeff on this

outstanding achievement!

This year we had two other candidates who are deserving of an honorable mention, as the top three

candidates all scored very high on our assessment for this award. Jocelyn Mitnaul of Chapel Hill,

North Carolina was a runner up for the award and received her Master of Arts in Intelligence

Studies with honors from AMU in August 2011. While deployed as the Officer in Charge of

Intelligence Operations at Ramstein Airbase, Germany, she supported the execution of over one

thousand missions into Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa. She is currently attending the

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law. Michael Collett of Fairfax, Virginia was the

other runner up for the award and received his Master of Arts in Intelligence Studies from AMU in

August 2011. He is currently a Staff Coordinator with the Drug Enforcement Administration Special

Operations Division assigned to Afghanistan and Pakistan, where he has received yearly recognition

for his outstanding accomplishments.

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Having a presence on LinkedIn is great when you’re looking for

potential jobs, and it’s also a great resource for networking with

other professionals. LinkedIn is great for staying on top of

events and discussions in your field. Keep yourself apprised of

all that’s occurring in your professional world and check out our

social networking groups for our programs by visiting our

communities page.

One of our more popular groups at is Masters of Disaster, a group for our emergency and disaster

management & homeland security students and alumni; this group has more than 1,400 students

and climbing. Their discussions range from topics in class, FEMA deployment, conferences related

to these fields, and much more.

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Participation in the Military TA Program Continues

We want to assure all of our students, in response to recent

concerns, that we are in full compliance with the Military Tuition

Assistance (TA) program’s Memorandum of Understanding

(MOU). Earlier this year, the Department of Defense (DOD)

made it a requirement for all institutions participating in the

Military TA program to have a Memorandum of Understanding

with DOD.

According to the DOD, the purpose of the MOU is to:

Ensure all educational providers understand and agree to abide by DOD policies prior to

enrolling service members into their institution

Articulate the commitment and agreement educational institutions provide to DOD by

accepting funds via the Services’ TA programs in exchange for educational services

Permit institutions with signed MOUs to participate in the TA program

Dr. Boston signed the MOU in July 2011, allowing our university to continue our participation in the

TA program.

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Mark your calendar! The next virtual career fair (VCF) will take

place February 28 – March 1, 2012. The most recent virtual

career fair drew more than 50 employers and over 1200 job

seekers, and the next one is promising to be just as popular.

Sotera Defense Solutions, Inc. (Sotera) participated in the past

two VCF’s and as a result hired Nicholas Shaw, who’s pursuing

his Master of Arts in Intelligence Studies. Nicholas offers a few

lessons he learned from his position at Sotera and his own virtual job search.

Nicholas was first brought on as an intern at Sotera and was subsequently hired as a member of

their recruiting team. His opportunities continue, as he will soon be transitioning to a national

security policy advisory position within the company. In his own words, Nicholas stated that the

VCF has “been a great experience all the way through, and I would not have found this company or

this job without the [virtual] career fair resources.” In light of his experience, he offers valuable

advice to job seekers planning to attend the next VCF.

Have a solid resume: Spend time crafting a well-written, coherent, and spell-checked

resume which clearly outlines your career goals, qualifications, and contact information.

Get your resume reviewed: Have multiple people review your resume before settling on a

final version to present to a potential employer. Each person brings his/her unique

perspective and job search experience and the combination of those viewpoints makes for a

better resume.

Know the organization and your value: Do your research on the companies you are

applying to – know the mission of the company, understand the position(s) you are

interested in, and ensure that your resume reflects how and why you are a valuable addition

to a particular company. Resumes are not a “one size fits all” proposition. Be prepared to

develop more than one version of your resume, tailoring it to the various needs of the

companies in which you’re interested.

Stand out by connecting: Follow up with the recruiter two to three days after your initial

contact or chat session. Developing a personal relationship with the recruiter is important,

otherwise you risk becoming just another applicant. The personal relationship you develop

with the recruiter might very well pay off in the future if another position opens up that you

are a good fit for and the recruiter remembers your qualifications and skillset.”

We hope you’ll join us for our next virtual career fair and put these

recommendations into practice. It is important to prepare for your job

search prior to graduation. If you need any guidance, we have career

coaches and services available to help. Contact us to schedule a

career coaching session or to learn more about this upcoming VCF.

We also want to promote your success, so if you have obtained a new

internship, job, or promotion, please click the button to the right to

share your career story!

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You can listen to podcasts from the experts, read tips from advising, or learn more about your

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page lately? Our AMU Facebook page is growing steady at more

than 28,000 fans and our corporate APUS page keeps the

conversation going with more than 5,000. We have four admins

who interact with students daily. So whether you have a general

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Spotlight

Major Kristofer Padilla: Awarded Fellowshipto Engage in Language Study

Oblap Franciscus Mejia: Authors Book onIntelligence Studies

Dr. Larry Flegle: Inducted into the FloridaRadio Hall of Fame


Student Spotlight on Major Kristofer Padilla: Awarded Fellowship to Engagein Language Study

A “first-of-its-kind-program,” the Mike Mansfield Fellowship

aims to promote relations between the U.S. and Japan by

allowing federal employees to engage in Japanese language

study and develop a rich understanding of the government and

its culture through a year-long opportunity to work, and live

abroad. As a two-year fellowship, which combines rigorous

language training and first-hand experience, the Mike Mansfield

Fellowship is both highly competitive and prestigious.

In short, the program is seemingly tailor made for graduate global history student, Maj. Kristofer

Padilla. Maj. Padilla has shown an interest in Asian studies, particularly in the study of Japanese

culture and language, throughout his academic and professional career, from his undergraduate

degree in history with minors in political science and Asian studies, to his graduate studies. While

studying at Colorado State University for his B.A., Maj. Padilla had the opportunity to engage in the

study of the Japanese language and spend four weeks participating in a “summer home stay in

Japan.” After graduating cum laude, Maj. Padilla started a distinguished career in the US Air Force.

A top third graduate from the USAF Squadron Officer School, who as an F-16 pilot saw operational

tours in Japan and the Republic of Korea; as well as served as an F-16 instructor pilot at Luke Air

Force Base, AZ.

Maj. Padilla hopes to use his experience as a launching pad to enter into a career as a “USAF

Regional Affairs Specialist (RAS)…possibly performing RAS duties as a staff officer in Japan,

allowing me to immediately apply the skills, experiences, and networking developed during the

course of this Fellowship.” Maj. Padilla explains that, while overseas, he “will almost certainly spend

time working in the Japanese Ministries of Defense and Foreign Affairs in addition to the Japan Air

Self Defense Force.” In doing so, he hopes to learn about “Japanese operational and strategic

decision and policy-making vis-à-vis Japanese regional security issues, multi-lateral inter-

operability, and Japan Self Defense Force operations.”

Among those who have played a pivotal role in helping him to secure the Fellowship, Maj. Padilla

notes, “I’d like to thank to my family, especially my wife; my USAF chain of command (specifically

Lt. Col. David Drichta, Colonel Richard Murphy, and Major General Mark Solo); and my mentors Dr.

Robert Lawrence and Mr. John Albright for their support throughout the application process.” He

adds that, “I am also very thankful to the Mansfield Foundation and the Embassy of Japan for their

on-going support in developing his fellowship plan, and to Diplomatic Language Services for the

terrific language training.”

If you are a federal employee interested in the Mike Mansfield Fellowship, you may visit this site or

contact us for additional information.

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Alumni Spotlight on Oblap Franciscus Mejia: Authors Book on IntelligenceStudies

The seasons are changing, weather is getting colder, and many of us

are spending more time trapped indoors—what a great reason to read

Oblap Franciscus Mejia’s new book, The Sheqel. So curl up in the

warmth of your favorite chair and feed your mind with a book that

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challenges students and alumni in what Mejia describes as, “a

compilation of research that breaks the eggshell of modern intelligence

studies.”

Oblap Franciscus Mejia, a recent 2011 graduate in Intelligence Studies from AMU, has written his

first book, a trade paperback book entitled, The Sheqel: A Strategic Intelligence Manuscript. This

interesting book utilizes traditional intelligence studies research in conjunction with the fields of

psychology, biology, law, and advanced technical studies that “includes a concentration of concepts

encircling the history and understanding of everyday common dialogues.” It presents an easy-to-

understand approach for novices in intelligence studies to grasp, helping readers understand key

analytical tools as well as shakes in the foundation of traditional intelligence studies’ thought.

The Sheqel, unique in its delivery, utilizes insightful strategic stories that work as representative

allegories to Oblap’s academic discourse. This confluence of interdisciplinary research and strategic

stories results in a unique book, which Oblap believes, will inspire a revolution in intelligence

studies.

Oblap also hopes his book will inspire his fellow graduates and academics to explore new areas of

thought. He also notes that “the process was quite satisfying for me and other assistants with

whom I worked, as they presented inspirational comments as well as illustrative elements that

suggested to me that the understanding of intelligence studies is not an invisible subject in the

American communities.”

Oblap is currently working on research for his second book, The Awakening Layman: A Departed

Unremitting, which “intends to provide another impact in the popular global security solution and

the societal push to back confidence.” He has plans on joining the American Society of Journalists

and Authors after his second book is published in 2012. His current book, The Sheqel: A Strategic

Intelligence Manuscript is now available for purchase through Dog Ear Publishing.

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Faculty Spotlight on Dr. Larry Flegle: Inducted into the Florida Radio Hall ofFame

Earlier this year, Dr. Larry Flegle was nominated for induction

into the Florida Radio Hall of Fame. Dr. Flegle began his career

with our university in 2000 and in 2009 founded AMU Radio –

The Golden Hawk, out of a desire to give online students a

college radio station. Since then, AMU Radio has received

national recognition from the Intercollegiate Broadcasting

System and has been awarded both the Platinum Mic Award and

the Golden Mic Award.

In response to his potential induction into the Florida Radio Hall of Fame, Dr. Flegle said, “I am

greatly humbled. Florida has produced so many greats of radio broadcasting, including some of my

favorites – Rick Shaw of WQAM Miami, Bill Vermillion of WLOF Orlando and Jim Maloy of WQYK

Tampa. These gentlemen are also nominees and it is awesome to be included with people I so

highly respect, especially Jim Maloy who hired me in 1974.” The finalists will be announced in May

2012.

In the coming year, Dr. Flegle wants to encourage professors and students to produce programs for

airing on AMU Radio. “The focus is on educational programs, however music is also a major part of

our programming. The music played is classic rock and I am planning on several contemporary rock

nights, as well as at least four jazz weekends. In addition, I am working with program director

Brian Freeland on a call-in show about careers in sports, with hopes to do several other job related

programs with other program directors.”

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Milestones

Class of 2006

Class of 2009

Class of 2010

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Current Students

Faculty and Staff


Milestones

Every edition we invite students, alumni, faculty and staff to share their most

recent milestones with us, so that we may share their news with you! We hope

that you celebrate with them in these moments, as much as we have. If you

would like us to celebrate a milestone in your life, please use our online form

and submit your milestone today.

Class of 2006

Laura Shapland (Master’s of Emergency and Disaster Management) welcomed a new addition to

her family, baby Elizabeth Mary, born May 6, 2011.

Class of 2009

Joshua Ayers (Master’s in Environmental Policy and Management with honors) was

recently accepted to the part-time law program at the University of the District of

Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law.

Thomas Benton (Master’s in Fire Science Management with honors) has taken

command of the New York Air National Guard 2nd Civil Support Team and was featured in the Times

Union.

Angel Bellido (Bachelor's in Military Management) recently completed an MBA from

Trident University International, formerly known as Tourou University, with a

concentration in logistics.

Robert Brzenchek (Master’s in Strategic Intelligence) published an article,

"Terrorism in Northeastern Pennsylvania: Is Terrorism a Threat to the Region?"

Dustin Demoss (Bachelor’s in International Relations, current Master’s in Political

Science student) has self-published his first book "inspired by first degree at AMU"

called, The Controller's Game, now available for purchase on Amazon.com.

Class of 2010

Willie Harris (Master’s in Homeland Security) was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on September

1, 2011 in Afghanistan.

Greta Hyland (Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies, current Master’s in

Environmental Policy and Management student) is now an advisor and instructor

at Dixie State College in integrated studies.

Larry Johnson (Associate in General Studies, current Bachelor’s in Political Science student) has

been promoted to Sergeant First Class in the United States Army.

Michael Shaffer (Bachelor’s in Military History with honors, current Master’s in

Military History student) secured a position as assistant director/lecturer with the

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Jay Tansy (Associate in General Studies, current Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies student) has

been promoted to warrant officer.

Class of 2011

Michael Brisson (Master’s in Public Health with honors) was featured in a story

by the Times Union for his work as an Army medical evaluation helicopter pilot.

Anthony Davila (Master’s in Homeland Security with honors) recently found

employment with the federal government, expanded his business, and now

teaches undergraduate courses.

Richard Dixon (Master’s in International Relations and Conflict Resolution) was

accepted into the Doctor of Philosophy in Education Organizational Leadership program at

Northcentral University in Prescott Valley, AZ. His Master’s thesis “The Challenge & Complexities of

Nation-State Sovereignty in the Era of 21st Century Internationalism” was recently listed on Social

Science Research Network’s Top Ten download list for PSN: Global & Regional Governance.

Lisa Maciel (Bachelor’s in Business Administration, current Master’s in Public

Health student) was recently commissioned to 2nd Lieutenant in the Medical

Service Corps after 10 years with the Air National Guard, and is now the

Administrator for a Medical Group with the Air National Guard.

Mark Pazin (Master’s in National Security Studies with honors) has been appointed to the

California Seismic Safety Commission, formally known as the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety

Commission. He was one of four members chosen.

Jack Sigman (Bachelor’s in International Relations with honors) presented a

paper, titled "The Importance of an Act of Genocide in the Success of

Independence Movements," at the 2nd Annual Genocide Symposium of the

Institute for Genocide Awareness & Applied Research (IGAAR) at Nova Southeastern University.

Marsha Wilson Rappaport (Master’s in National Security Studies) has been appointed to a State

of Texas Board by Texas Governer Rick Perry.

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Current Students

Mary-Katherine Chinn (Bachelor’s in Intelligence Studies student) recently

joined the Navy as a nuclear technician.

Yanti Michael Greene (Bachelor’s in Homeland Security student) has been

elected secretary of IAEM-USA student region.

Christopher Stephens (Associate in General Studies student) was featured in an

article by the Defense Video and Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS) about

taking classes while deployed.

Mohammad Toha (Master’s in Business Administration student) was recently

offered a private university teaching position in Bangladesh.

Michael Trevett (Master’s in History student) published a new book on

counterinsurgency entitled, Isolating the Guerrilla, now available through Tate

Publishing.

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Faculty and Staff

John Aldrich (Staff Director of Military Outreach) summited the 19,340 foot

peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania on September 12 along with an adventurous

group of Oahu friends, all displaying the AMU logo.

Michael Amaral (Professor of Environmental Studies) published a paper entitled, “Polybrominated

Diphenyl Eithers (PBDE), in Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) Eggs from the Northeastern United

States,” in Environmental Science Technology.

Jorge Benitez (Professor of International Relations) was quoted in a Los Angeles

http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=978-1-61346-389-5

http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Pilot-s-missions-are-medical-evacuations-2133423.php

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/79238/deployed-troops-get-education-opportunities#.Ttjl6FuO7ts

http://www.dvidshub.net/news/79238/deployed-troops-get-education-opportunities#.Ttjl6FuO7ts



http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18983080

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-libya-nato-20110820,0,6089174.story

Times article regarding NATO's role in Libya.

Karen Cieslewicz (Professor of Emergency and Disaster Management) recently

graduated from the Emergency Management Academy as one of the first disaster

science fellows at the academy. She was awarded the professional credential of

“FAcEM” or Fellow of the Academy of Emergency Management award.

Blasé Drexler (Professor of English) published an essay on aesthetics and reality

television entitled, “Master Blasters: A Contemplative Essay on Smoldering

Rubble and the Nature of the Creative Process” in UNLV's 2011 annual edition of

WordRiver, an adjunct-exclusive journal.

Shanda Hansma Blue Easterday (Professor of English) recently released a poetry book, The

Beekeeper's Wife. She hosted readings and book signings in Coldwater, MI at the

Tibbits Theatre on Oct. 7 and the Open Door Gallery in Sturgis, MI on

Thanksgiving weekend. Purchase the book from Amazon.com.

Mike Finney (Professor of Emergency and Disaster Management) wrote an article entitled “How to

Tell if your Online University is a Scam” which was published on Technorati.com.

Larry V. Flegle (Professor of Sports Management and AMU Radio Founder) has been nominated

for induction into the Florida Radio Hall of Fame. Read more about his entrance into the radio

industry.

George Fox (Senior Web Design Developer) worked on a painting with Andrea Way in the 90's and

that painting is now on exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

Jeff Fowler (Professor of Terrorism and Security Studies) will be presenting at a

seminar entitled "Storm Warning: Homeland Security and The Challenges of the

21st Century at Home and Abroad" at the American Board for Certification in

Homeland Security (ABCHS) 2011 Executive Summit in Branson, MO during October 12-14.

Benjamin Freeman (Professor of Security and Global Studies) testified at the Senate Armed

Services Committee's Subcommittee on Personnel, which has links to the hearing and written

testimony.

Tim Hardiman (Senior Manager, Advising--Law Enforcement Outreach) presented at the Hispanic

American Police Command Officers Association (HAPCOA) Conference in Norfolk, VA on career

transition for police executives.

Jeffrey Hawkins (Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Private Sector Security) was

one of twelve to chronicle veteran security professionals for the 20,000

conference attendees for an ASIS International Outreach Program.

William Oliver Hedgepeth (Program Director for the Transportation and Logistics Management

Program) presented a peer- reviewed paper, "Shifting Requirements in

Contracting: Review of How Requirements Can Shift an Alaskan Construction

Project Using RFID Technology," at the 2011 International Annual Conference of

the American Society of Engineering Management.

Brent Hicks (Professor of Emergency and Disaster Management) wrote an

article, “Ethical Questions Surrounding Health Care Resource Allocations for the

Strategic National Stockpile” published in the Journal of Homeland Security and

Emergency Management.

Phyllis Langone (Professor of Science and Technology) wrote an article,

“Coupling to a Cancer-Cell-Specific Antibody Potentiates Tumoricidal Properties of

Curcumin” that was published in the International Journal of Cancer.

Phil McNair (VP of Strategic Initiatives, Office of the President) was interviewed

about his first-hand experience with 9/11 first responders at the Pentagon by

KGO Newstalk Radio 810 AM from San Francisco, CA.

Carole Nowicke (Online Librarian) presented "A Visit Home: Glass Plate Images and

Memories from the Legacy of Cornet Soloist Walter F. Smith” at the Schoolcraft

(Michigan) Ladies' Library Association on Oct. 18. The Kalamazoo Gazette wrote an

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-libya-nato-20110820,0,6089174.story

http://www.emergencymgmt.com/emergency-blogs/emergency-preparedness/emergency_management_academy_disaster_scientists-081011.html?elq=e6c083db1b1c42b1bc3004f24d00835d

http://www.emergencymgmt.com/emergency-blogs/emergency-preparedness/emergency_management_academy_disaster_scientists-081011.html?elq=e6c083db1b1c42b1bc3004f24d00835d

http://digitalcommons.library.unlv.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=word_river&sei-redir=1#search=%22wordriver%20drexler%22

http://digitalcommons.library.unlv.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=word_river&sei-redir=1#search=%22wordriver%20drexler%22

http://www.amazon.com/Beekeepers-Wife-Shanda-Hansma-Blue/dp/1770670696

http://technorati.com/business/article/how-to-tell-if-your-online/

http://nssafame.com/2011/09/03/nssas-flegle-nominated-for-fl-radio-hof/

http://nssafame.com/2011/09/03/nssas-flegle-nominated-for-fl-radio-hof/

http://americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/archive/2011/multi/

http://pogoblog.typepad.com/pogo/2011/09/star-creep-creating-a-top-heavy-military-pogo-tells-senate-panel.html

http://pogoblog.typepad.com/pogo/2011/09/star-creep-creating-a-top-heavy-military-pogo-tells-senate-panel.html

http://www.bepress.com/jhsem/vol8/iss1/42/

http://www.bepress.com/jhsem/vol8/iss1/42/

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ijc.26479/abstract

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ijc.26479/abstract

http://www.mlive.com/living/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/10/schoolcraft_ladies_library_pre.html

article about the event.

Tom Phelan (Program Director of Emergency and Disaster Management and Fire

Science) has presented on hydraulic fracturing to several town boards; careers in and

education in business continuity planning to Disaster Recovery Journal conferences; adult learning

theory at an EMQual Conference; emergency managers and mitigation planning at FEMA’s Higher

Education conference; emergency planning for the Community Association International; education

opportunities for Bank of America; and mass casualty incident response for Emergency Medical

Services Magazine.

Carol A. Pollio (Program Director of Environmental Sciences) recently published a book

entitled, Resolving Environmental Conflicts: Second Edition. To purchase your copy, visit

Amazon.com.

Karan Powell (Executive Vice President and Provost) has been appointed to the

Steering Committee for the WCET Cooperative for Educational Technologies.

JR Reilly (AVP, Dean of Science and Technology Relations) has published a

policy paper on space resources exploitation titled, “Avoiding Extraterrestrial

Claim Jumping: Economic Development Policy for Space Exploration/ Exploitation”

in the Association of Petroleum Geologists’ special publication, Energy Resources

for Human Settlement in the Solar System and Earth’s Future in Space.

Linda Silva (Professor of English) won a Golden Crown Award for her twelfth

novel, More than an Echo. Her eleventh novel, Across Time was nominated for

both a Golden Crown and a Lambda Literary Award.

Jason Siniscalchi (Professor of Environmental Science) published a paper

entitled, “Stress Management and the Motives of Restorative Events” in Military

Psychology, a journal of the American Psychological Association.

Dawn Spring (Professor of History) recently published her first book entitled:

Advertising in the Age of Persuasion Building Brand America, 1941-1961. To purchase

the book visit Palgrave MacMillian publishing.

Ray Uzwychyn (Director of Libraries) published a chapter entitled “Semi-Structured

and Unstructured Information Systems: Information Visualization” for the new textbook,

Introduction to Information Science and Technology.

William Whitley (Program Director Accounting and Finance) recently gave a

presentation called, “Keeping Your Delta Mu Delta Alumni Active” at the Delta Mu

Delta International Honor Society conference in Jacksonville, FL.

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