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Issue IV, 2011

In a recent survey effort, one student said, “Instead of being lost in a sea of faces, your professors know your name and recognize your face when they see you outside of class.” Another added, “The programs offered at Mount Union are of superior quality.”

And so is our campus. Comments like “It’s absolute-ly beautiful here,” “I’ve personally never felt unsafe anywhere on campus” and “To me, Mount Union is now my home” clearly represent how students feel about their residential experiences.

They also sing the praises of our energetic environ-ment. One student commented, “There are many op-portunities available for everyone, and every day you will feel like you have achieved something.” Another said, “I know that I am getting an excellent education and will be a competitor in the job market.”

In regard to our faculty members, one student shared, “They inspire me to learn.” This simple statement is fraught with so much meaning and adds a great deal of credence to what we do each and every day at Mount Union. After all, isn’t that why we are here?

It’s clear to see that we, collectively, are continu-ing to make an impact as we push hard to ensure an even brighter future for our institution and our students. As you read about the accomplishments of the past year in this magazine, I think you’ll agree that, as a Mount Union family, we have and will continue to achieve much together.

I am proud to be associated with a community that is committed to a university that is relevant, vibrant and centered on the successes of our students. Thank you, loyal alumni, for helping to continue to inspire our students to learn. I hope that, along the way, you all have the great fortune to be inspired by them as well.

Sincerely,

Richard F. Giese

Presidential notesPresident Richard Giese and

his family gathered during this year’s Alumni Weekend and

Homecoming celebration, where his wife, Sandra, was the 2011

recipient of the Dodie Davis Alumni Service Award.

Pictured (l-r) are daughter-in-law Bela, Sandra, grandsons Jack and

Ben, MUcaw, Richard and son Matthew. The weekend provided

a great opportunity for alumni to come back to campus and

learn about what’s happening at the University and catch up with

former classmates. For a photo gallery of the 2011 festivities,

see page 26.

Recently, I came across two insightful books that led me to contemplate the interesting

yet challenging times that we are facing – Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable and Joshua Cooper Ramo’s The Age of the Unthinkable. Both of these authors aptly tackle the subject of change – its unexpected na-ture and profound effects. The wisdom they share is universal, and it’s more than relevant for those of us in higher education.

We, too, are in a time of unprecedented, swift and profound change. The internet, the scarcity of resources worldwide and unforeseen competition from non-traditional sources for a declining stu-dent pool all challenge the way that we have done business successfully at Mount Union for nearly 170 years. Without trying to overstate the challenges, it could be said that we are in revolutionary times. How we react and respond here at the University of Mount Union will determine if the institution is a historical champion among colleges and universities.

And I think we are on the right track! We have a great deal of opportunity before us, and we are seizing the moment to become an even stronger institution. Advancing Excellence – A Strategic Plan for the University of Mount Union provides a clear roadmap for the years ahead, and the pages that follow highlight the many accomplishments we have achieved in the first year of its implementa-tion. We are committed to ensuring the continued success of the institution and providing an excep-tional educational experience for our students.

Our students…they are bright, engaged and passion-ate. Each and every day, trustees, alumni, faculty and staff of the institution make an impact, either directly or indirectly, on them and their daily lives on campus. We should all be proud of the roles we play in their successes and the wonderful things they have to say about our fine institution. I’d like to take a moment to share some of their thoughts with you now.

“It could be said that we are in revolutionary times. How we react and respond here at the University of Mount Union will determine if the institution is a historical champion among colleges and universities.”

– Dr. Richard F. GiesePresident of Mount Union

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strategic Plan UpdateThrough the diligent work of the entire University of Mount Union campus community, the institution has experienced ongoing success. Exciting pro-grams, innovative facilities and enrollment growth are just a few of the accomplishments the campus community has collectively achieved. There is much reason to celebrate, but at the same time, it is critical to collectively set the course for the next step in the University’s development. Thus, in 2010, Mount Union embarked on a comprehensive yet ef-ficient strategic planning process to develop a road map for the years to come.

During this process, much insight was gathered from more than 1,800 members of the Mount Union community – trustees, faculty, staff, current students, alumni, friends and Alliance community members. Reflection on Mount Union’s strengths, core characteristics and recent successes provided for a solid foundation from which the institution can expand, extending beyond the current accomplishments in an effort to achieve more in the future.

After months of reviewing drafts, hosting open fo-rums for discussion and making pertinent revisions, a final draft of the plan was completed. In January of 2011, the Board of Trustees approved Advanc-ing Excellence – A Strategic Plan for the University of Mount Union at its winter retreat.

Advancing Excellence is a five-year draft plan that sets a clear path for the years ahead. The following pages highlight the many accomplishments Mount Union has achieved in the first year of its imple-mentation.

alumni Weekend and Homecoming Photo Gallery .... 26Class notes ............................. 26Financial statements .............. 31Honor roll of investors ........... 35

editor Callie Livengood ’09

desiGner Joanna Shields

ContribUtors Gina (Dominick ’96) Bannevich Melissa (Smith ’98) Gardner Callie Livengood ’09

PHotoGraPHers Cockrill’s Studio Gina (Dominick ’96) Bannevich Kyle Dreger ‘14 Callie Livengood ’09 Heidi Siciliano ‘12

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

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KEY OBjECTIVES

• Strengthenandrevisethegeneraleducation curriculum

• Expandgraduateprograms• Identifyandimplementstrategic

additions or modifications to the undergraduate program with a focus on high-demand healthcare programs

• Enhancethefineartsprogram• Increaseopportunitiesforresearch

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Develop a Curriculum for the FutureIdecidedtomajorincivil engineering at Mount Union because it was a new program, andIknewthattheUniversitywouldbebringing in really good professors. The fact that my education would be coupled with a foundation in the liberal arts seemed likeanaturalfit.Plus,itwouldgivemetheopportunity to be a part of something new andinnovativeoncampus.

James Kent ’14CivilEngineering

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What brought you to Mount Union in july of 2006?When the position I now hold became available at Mount Union, I was eager and excited to apply. Mount Union has a strong academic reputation as well as a vigorous approach to educating students and helping them become well-rounded citizens. In addition, the institution has a rich history and a solid foundation in the liberal arts balanced by high-quality professional programs. After interviewing for the position and seeing the overall student-centered culture first hand, it was truly an easy decision to say “yes.” Everyone on campus puts the students first – from the president and faculty members to the housekeeping staff and security officers. Overall, it was the student centeredness that resonated with me. Since you stepped foot on campus, Mount Union has added many in-demand programs. Why is this important?Since 2006, Mount Union has added programs in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, physician assistant studies, public health, criminal justice, environmental science, educational leadership and medical technology. These programs are extremely important to offer at a small, private university because professional fields are yearning for students with a strong liberal arts background. For instance, nationally, the engineering community and federal government are in desperate need of engineers who have a strong technical background but also the ability to communicate effectively, think

critically and design creatively. In addition, due to the increasing number of for-profit and not-for-profit institutions nationwide, Mount Union needs to offer programs that are attractive to students, and they also have to be programs that provide significant career opportunities for graduates.

You’ve helped lay the foundation for the revising of the general education curriculum. What are some of the benefits of this effort?A significant overhaul hadn’t been made in more than 30 years to the general education curriculum, which is one of the reasons why we moved forward with the initiative. We also know that the skills and knowledge needed in the workforce are very different than years past, and the way a student learns also is different. The new undergraduate curriculum, the Integrative Core, is designed to help the student develop relevant skills and pertinent knowledge over a four-year time period. The curriculum ensures a challenging and well-rounded educational experience. It enhances the learning developed through a student’s major and minor and provides for the development of complex thinking and effective communication skills – all of which are needed to be successful after college. The Integrative Core also will incorporate more innovative teaching techniques, capstone courses, first year seminars and project-based learning.

The University also is moving to a four-credit-hour system. What are the benefits of this transition?It all boils down to one benefit … more time. Students will take four classes a semester rather than five or six, which will give faculty members and students more time to dive deeper into course material, participate in more projects and conduct more comprehensive research. Faculty members will have more time to allocate toward working with students on a personal, one-on-one level. There’s

no doubt that a high level of student-faculty interaction is a hallmark of a Mount Union experience, and moving to a four-credit-hour system will only deepen this interaction. The flexible curriculum also will allow students to participate in service-learning initiatives, field trips, lectures and hands-on projects.

Why is developing a curriculum for the future better for Mount Union students and their educations?I’m a firm believer that, at Mount Union, we are preparing students for careers and industries that don’t even exist yet. Students need to be equipped with essential skills and knowledge that can be adapted to any number of fields.

You were once a professor of chemistry. Do you miss teaching? Yes, I absolutely miss teaching. I miss having a strong connection with students, and I miss the sciences. Mostly, I miss seeing the same students every day and building stronger relationships on a personal level. In my current role, I still interact with students on a daily basis, but its a different type of relationship than those I experienced when teaching in the classroom.

What’s on the academic horizon at Mount Union?We’re working on a few new programs, exploring the option of adding a Master of Science degree in financial engineering and possibly a program in physical therapy. We’re fine tuning our nursing program, which we will launch in the fall of 2013 pending the appropriate approvals. From an academic standpoint, faculty members are always exploring new teaching practices, incorporating more service-learning projects and integrating technology into the classroom. It’s truly an exciting time to be at Mount Union, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it.

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A growing number of prospective students in Mount Union’s applicant pool have shown interest in the nursing field and according to the Center for Health Affairs, Ohio could face a 30% shortage in the nursing workforce by 2020. Sufficient student interest and emerging societal demand alone were clear indicators that Mount Union would benefit from adding a Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing (B.S.N.) to its curriculum. The B.S.N. is now the fastest growing option for those seeking to practice nursing. In addition, both the American Nurses Association and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education recommend that the B.S.N. become the entry-level degree for professional nurses.

The University anticipates the launch of this in-demand program in the fall of 2013.

Read more at www.mountunion.edu/nursing.

Mount Union’s second graduate program, a Master of Arts degree in educational leadership, will begin in the fall of 2012. The program, which is a two-year, cohort-based initiative, will be offered primarily online. This format will allow for educators to complete their graduate degree in a more timely fashion because of a class schedule that works well around their teaching professions. The program is hybrid in nature, offering an optimal blend of convenience and connection with online coursework during the traditional academic year and intensive on-campus summer residency semesters where students can meet other classmates and network with experts in the field.

Read more at www.mountunion.edu/mael.

Staying up to date with technology is a priority at Mount Union. In fact, nearly 70 Mount Union students this semester have been participating in a portable device initiative, using Apple iPads and Dell Duos for educational purposes in and out of the classroom. The purpose of the initiative is to decrease textbook costs through eTexts; provide opportunities augmented for student collaboration, sharing and research; increase efficiency in the classroom; and potentially reduce the need for computer labs and multimedia classrooms on campus. Participating students have been taking surveys all semester, and this valuable feedback will help to evaluate the effectiveness of using portable devices in the classroom.

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The Ralph and Mary Regula Center for Public Service and Civic Engagement was created to support Mount Union’s mission to prepare students for fulfilling lives, meaningful work and responsible citizenship by being the place where members of the campus and wider community can work collaboratively in service of the greater good. By preparing students for careers in public service, the Center is responding to the urgent and ongoing need for additional public servants in the U.S. federal, state and local government.

The Center is rapidly growing, and highlights from the past year include: A Breakfast series with the Regulas, the Eisenhower College Series featuring the U.S. Army War College, the naming of the first four Regula Scholars and the launch of a collaboration with the Bliss Institute of the University of Akron and Levin School of Urban Studies at Cleveland State University.

Read more at www.mountunion.edu/regula.

The Honors Program has always been a highly-selective program designed for motivated and intellectual students who have set high academic priorities earlier on in their high school and college careers, but it was recently restructured to better meet student needs. The program provides academic flexibility and challenge while at the same time encouraging intellectual curiosity, leadership, initiative, creativity, civic-mindedness and a high standard of performance. Now, there are two honors tracks available – University Honors and Honors in the Major. A qualified student may participate in both tracks.

Read more at www.mountunion.edu/honors-program.

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By the Numbers

55 majors

72 minors

2 graduate programs

13:1 student-faculty ratio

19 average class size

15 academic programs added since 2005

18 academic honoraries

129 full-time faculty members

3 pre-professional programs

2 routes to Honors distinction

22 science labs in Bracy Hall

25 music performance groups

Accredited ProgramsAthletic Training Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education

Chemistry American Chemical Society

Health Education American Association for Health Education

Music National Association of Schools of Music

Physical Education National Association for Sport and Physical Education

Physician Assistant Studies Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.

Teacher Education National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education

KEY OBjECTIVES

• Continuethetransformationofstudent housing

• Expandrecreation,gatheringandeating spaces

• Broadenthereachoftheculturalandfine arts programs

• SupporttheDivisionIIIstudent-athlete

• Createanenvironmentthatencourages alumni-student interaction

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Thisyear,IamlivinginKellerManoroncampus. These apartments are so great becauseIhavetheabilitytoliveonmyown without a meal plan, and it’s helping me get ready for life after college.

Mallory Snyder ‘13Criminal Justice

Moon Township, PA

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Over the years, there has been a high demand from today’s students for more independent living options on campus, and Mount Union has answered the call by building its third apartment-style housing village. These new residences are certainly making an impact on students’ experiences, and they are part of a comprehensive, five-year plan to address undergraduate and graduate housing needs. The ultimate objective of this plan is to have 80% of undergraduates living in University-owned housing by 2015. In fact, Mount Union accomplished this goal three years early as the number of students living in on-campus housing increased from 75% last year to 80% this year.

The campus center used to be the hub of student socialization and activity on campus, but today’s health-conscious students have found a new social outlet. Students gravitate to the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex (The MAAC) because health and fitness have become ever-growing aspects of their daily lives. The MAAC, Mount Union’s recently-renovated academic and athletic wellness facility, is a popular daily spot for students. On a weekly basis, an average of 3,800 visits to the facility are recorded. Approximately 1,500 students also are participating in a variety of competitive sports and activities through Mount Union’s intramural program. Intramural sports to choose from range from flag football and dodgeball to bowling and intertube water polo.

Getting involved in the Greek community on campus is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that has assisted students in shaping themselves into successful leaders, reputable scholars and responsible citizens. Greek life is flourishing on campus, and Mount Union is experiencing a multi-year increase in the number of students joining its fraternities and sororities. The Greek grade point average also continues to be above the all-campus average. The University recently co-hosted the Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) Greek Life Leadership Conference this November in which 200 fraternity and sorority members from schools in the OAC attended.

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As with all extracurricular involvement, students’ experiences are undoubtedly enhanced by his or her involvement in athletics. Student-athletes at Mount Union are developing as leaders and learning the value of teamwork while also enjoying great success. These are just a few of the athletic accomplishments that were earned by Mount Union’s student-athletes and coaches during the 2010-2011 Academic Year.

• Thefootballprogramagainadvancedtothenationalfinals.• Themen’swrestlingteamfinishedeighthinthecountry,andcoach

Mark Hawald was selected as national coach of the year. • Thewomen’sbasketballteamadvancedtothesecondroundofthe

NCAA national tournament, having won both the OAC conference and tournament titles. Coach Suzie (Venet ’98) Pietz was selected as OAC Coach of the Year.

• Boththemen’sandwomen’soutdoortrackteamsearnedOACteam championships, and Coach Kevin Lucas was selected as OAC Coach of the Year for both sports.

• Themen’sgolfteamwontheOACchampionshipsthispastspring,andCoach Dan MacDuffie was selected as OAC Coach of the Year.

This year, Mount Union also announced that it will launch men’s and women’s lacrosse as intercollegiate sports in 2012-2013. Lacrosse will assist Mount Union to reach a growing population of students that were previously not interested in the University.

In an effort to meet students’ needs for additional gathering space, the open space area between Tolerton and Hood Hall, the Kolenbrander-Harter Information Center and the Engineering and Business Building was improved in 2010 to create an enhanced aesthetic appearance for Mount Union community members and visiting prospective students and their families. The student gathering place, now known as the Academic Mall, provides an exceptional first impression of the interior of campus. The area also includes an outdoor seating area for individuals to enjoy.

Today, students have placed a high priority on finding a job after graduation and getting into graduate school. For this very reason, the Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities is working collaboratively with the Office of Career Development to create a formalized program that would afford current students the opportunity to take advantage of Mount Union’s exceptional connections – its graduates and their employers. Through this program, students will have the opportunity to have a mentor, shadow someone on the job, secure an internship, network, participate in mock interviews, receive assistance and guidance when applying to graduate schools and, ultimately, find permanent employment after graduation.

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Carrie Coon ’03

Broadway Performer

You majored in English and Spanish at Mount Union. What led you to become involved in theatre? I had developed an interest in acting after participating in two plays during my senior year in high school. While at Mount Union, I was planning to be an English major, and at one point during my freshman year, I saw an announcement posted about the Department of Theatre holding auditions for A Midsummer Night’s Dream. I thought that, as an English major, it was incumbent of me to experience Shakespeare’s plays as they were intended – I should either perform them or see them. I auditioned and was cast as Titania, and so began my four-year peripheral relationship with the department. My grandparents used to pick me up from soccer games, feed me in the car and rush me back to Mount Union for play rehearsal.

Why do you think that exposure to the fine arts is important for students and individuals in general? The arts are an important component of teaching and learning empathy. Without empathy, we lack the capacity to act with the greater good in mind. The fine arts are the key to good citizenship, to preserving the past so that we do not repeat our mistakes and to transcending the individual so that we feel connected to the whole of humanity.

Professionally, what are you doing today? In December, I close The Real Thing at Writer’s Theatre in Glencoe, IL. I’ll spend the winter and early spring performing in The Girl in the Yellow Dress (Next Theatre) and The March (Steppenwolf Theatre), both in Chicago, which is my current home and theatrical community. I’ll also spend time auditioning for any commercials, television shows and films that cast in town. In October 2012, I will make my Broadway debut as Honey in Steppenwolf Theatre’s remount of Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same career path? I’m not sure that I could possibly be doing what I am today if I had it to do all over again because it was all so unexpected and just sort of fell in place. There are so many variables that would have to come together again. As a student, there was something wonderful about feeling that anything is possible, and that was really exciting. At the same time, I can’t really picture myself doing anything else. I don’t know if I would have found it inevitably, but certainly before my time at Mount Union, I didn’t even realize it was a possibility.

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By the Numbers

80+ student organizations

3,800 weekly visits to the MAAC

1,500 students in athletics and intramurals

23 intercollegiate athletic teams

461 students in fraternities and sororities

396 students living in apartment-style housing

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KEY OBjECTIVES

• Establishandachievestrategicenrollmentlevels

• Buildstrategicpipelinesforrecruitment

• Increasetraditionalundergraduateretention and graduation rates

• Secureanappropriatesegmentofthetransfermarket

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Idecidedtocome to Mount Union becauseit’saclose-knitcommunityofstudentsandfaculty.TheUniversityalsohasagoodDepartmentofEducation,andIwantedtogosomewhereclosetohome.

AlexandriaBryant‘13MiddleChildhoodEducation

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Mount Union welcomed a new student class of 679 to campus, which is quite an accomplishment given the fact that many of the University’s Ohio Athletic Conference competitors are down from last year. The Class of 2015 is a diverse group as it represents 13 countries, 20 states and 53 counties in Ohio. The institution’s total enrollment stands at a healthy 2,235 students.

In August, Mount Union celebrated the graduation of its first class of physician assistant studies students, and virtually all of them have already landed jobs. The inaugural class also took the national PACKRAT exam, which measures students’ knowledge and competency in the field, and were ranked 19th out of 106 schools that also finished their physician assistant education. In addition, the students took the PANCE performance exam, and 18 out of 19 students from the inaugural class passed the exam on the first attempt. With a pass rate of 95%, the group surpassed the national average of 92%. The program, which is in its third year, welcomed a new cohort of 31 students, bringing the total enrollment in the program to 57.

Read more at www.mountunion.edu/pa.

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Mount Union is now in the throes of a planned-for demographic decline in the number of college bound students in its primary market. Fortunately, the strategies laid forth by Advancing Excellence – A Strategic Plan for the University of Mount Union, are positioning the institution to continue to thrive and emerge from these tumultuous times with strength and vitality. The institution is managing strategic enrollment growth in today’s highly competitive higher education market, and much of this success can be attributed to the strategic addition of undergraduate and graduate programs that are attractive to students.

The University is always looking for great students who would benefit from the overall college experience that only Mount Union can provide. Loyal alumni know a future Purple Raider when they see one, which is why Mount Union whole-heartedly accepts and embraces referrals from graduates and friends of the institution. To learn how to refer a student, see the inside back cover of this issue.

Mount Union recognizes the value that academically-talented and diverse students bring to the entire campus community and the educational benefit it provides. One way the University tries to increase its wide array of students is to host a variety of scholarship competitions on campus for eligible admitted students on select dates throughout the year. These opportunities include the Presidential Scholarship Competition, Minority Achievement Award Competition and awards in the areas of music, art, theatre and communication. These scholarship programs offer students a chance to compete for tuition dollars that will go toward an exceptional education and experience at Mount Union.

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2,174 undergraduate students

57 graduate students

99% of students receive some form of financial aid

80% of students receive need-based aid

$20 million awarded in grants and scholarships each year

70+ legacy families

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jim ‘80 Switzer, Laurie (Swaldo ‘82) and daughters jessica and Alicia

Why did you decide to come to Mount Union? I (Jim) decided to attend Mount Union because my sister was already a student. I was familiar with campus and decided it was a good match for me. I (Laurie) on the other hand, chose Mount Union because I had a teacher who was an alumna and avid supporter of the school. In fact, she even offered to take me on a campus visit. It was a combination of her influence and the Office of Admission staff that made my parents want to send me to Mount Union for college.

How did you meet? We actually met during the Mount Union Choir and Band Camp, which was held every summer on Clendening Lake the week before classes started. We shared the same major and were both Student Senate representatives. We saw each other around campus often, but didn’t start dating until after we both graduated.

Did you encourage your daughter to attend Mount Union? If so, why? We have two daughters – Alicia and Jessica. We never overtly encouraged them to attend Mount Union, and that is probably why one of our daughters ended up there! Honestly, we both enjoyed Mount Union so much that it has remained an integral part of our lives. They grew up attending football games and Homecomings. When other kids wore Ohio State sweatshirts to elementary school, they proudly wore purple Mount Union gear. In fact, Alicia truly believed that the Mount Union Purple Raiders were a bigger deal than The Ohio State Buckeyes! She traveled to Virginia with us to see a National Championship game and heard countless stories about our favorite professors and classes.

When she was in high school, she looked at several colleges, but kept coming back to Mount. We were very proud of her when she was awarded a Presidential Scholarship, a full-tuition merit award, to attend Mount Union. She has always worked very hard as a student and earned it. She recognized that Mount Union would be a place where she could receive a quality liberal arts education while earning a degree that will provide her many opportunities, and we agreed.

What do you believe are some of the benefits of a Mount Union education? We believe that the small school experience provides a supportive environment where students can learn and grow as young adults. It is more than just a place where students earn credits toward graduation and a specific career, which is especially important in a world where they will be expected to adapt as the job market changes over a lifetime. The opportunity to connect with professors, administration, staff and alumni is priceless. In addition, students can be a part of student activities, athletics, government and volunteer initiatives, which can all hone leadership and team skills that will be invaluable in the workplace. The University of Mount Union offers a personal learning environment in which students can grow intellectually and socially if they choose to take advantage of the wide variety of options that are offered in and outside of the classroom.

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• DesignamodernCampusMasterPlanincludingcommercialdevelopmentopportunities on the perimeters of campus

• Launchafocusedfund-raisingcampaign

• EngageMountUnionalumniofallgenerations

• Developacompetitivesalaryand benefits plan that recognizes outstandingachievement

• Serveasaleaderinthehighereducationsustainabilitymovement

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IspendalotoftimeintheEngineering and Business Buildingbecauseofmymajor.ThebestthingIlikeaboutthebusinessbuildingisthe accessibility. All of our professors’ offices arethere,andit’sveryeasytogointheirofficesandgethelp.Also,there’sastocktickerandfinancialreadingmaterial.It’strulyaniceplaceforstudentstositdown,relaxandkeepuponthemarket.

DonnieHouck’12Economics

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Over the years, demand in the sciences has been on a meteoric rise at Mount Union. The success of the Physician Assistant Studies Program coupled with the launch of a nursing program presents a need for additional classroom and laboratory space on campus. Likewise, a great number of enrolled students indicate an interest in participating in the arts at some level while on campus. The University’s current arts facility has limitations in terms of code, accessibility and infrastructure. Programmatically, a renovated and modernized facility will better meet the needs of the students.

For these exact reasons, Mount Union is currently moving forward with preliminary designs for two new potential construction projects – a health and medical sciences facility and a renovation and addition to the current arts complex. Both of these projects emerged as priorities in the campus master planning process currently underway at the University. The timing of construction will be dependent upon the institution’s ability to secure the necessary funding, currently estimated at $25 million.

The University received its largest gift-in-kind in its history – a $24.1 million software grant from Siemens PLM Software – that will better prepare engineering students for career success. The in-kind software grant, which includes training and specialized software certification programs, will supplement the curriculum of Mount Union’s four-year undergraduate majors in civil engineering and mechanical engineering. Exposing these students to technology used by many of the world’s leading manufacturing, architectural and construction companies will allow for the critical, hands-on experience that will help to prepare them to meet the needs of employers in the engineering field upon graduation. This educational experience will take place in the recently-renovated Engineering and Business Building. The state-of-the-art academic facility is equipped with a stock ticker, financial reading material, time zone clocks, engineering labs, computer lab, conference room, student lounge, study areas and faculty offices.

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Mount Union has taken a number of steps to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability, serving as a leader in the higher education movement. Making this commitment and putting in the effort will inevitably make life better for not only Mount Union but for future generations. Within the last two years, Mount Union earned Silver LEED certification for the Gartner Welcome Center, received a bronze rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education and was recognized as one of the most environmentally responsible colleges by The Princeton Review. In addition, the University received Tree Campus USA designation by the Arbor Day Foundation for its dedication to campus forestry management and environmental stewardship.

The Mount Union Stadium received a face lift this sum-mer, resulting from a fund-raising initiative to replace the University’s worn-out turf. A new state-of-the-art artificial turf was installed, a surface currently in place at several stadiums throughout the country including Purdue University, University of Oregon, University of Arizona and University of Nebraska, among others.

The Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities recently announced the formation of numerous Mount Union Clubs worldwide. These clubs serve as “local chapters” for all alumni, students, family and friends in the area, and were created to assist alumni across the globe in sharing the passion that the Mount Union family has for the University. To date, clubs have been launched in Florida, New York, Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina, District of Columbia and Singapore. With more than 16,000 Mount Union graduates and counting, this initiative is a great way to reminisce, meet new friends and make more memories.

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joBeth (Andy ‘85) and Mark Kaplan

Why did you decide to support Mount Union financially? It is easier to support an organization if you feel some form of connection to it. Often times, this is how we make decisions about which charities to support. They generally are worthy causes, but the one that stands out is the one that you feel some kind of connection to, something that strikes a chord. This is the case with Mount. For us, it goes far beyond the foundation of a professional career; It was the start of our lives together. In addition, we had the opportunity to watch our daughter grow and flourish during her four years at Mount Union.

You recently provided a gift to support the apartment-style housing initiative. Why did you decide to invest in this particular project on campus? We considered a number of projects to support, but in the end we chose the apartments because student housing is core to a student’s overall college experience. Our daughter lived in the apartments on Union Avenue and had an outstanding experience!

As Mount Union graduates and parents of an alumna, why do you think it’s important for others to invest in Mount Union’s future financially? It’s important to invest in Mount Union to assure the continuity of the University, the tradition and the outstanding work that prepares students for rewarding careers and in their roles as husbands, wives, mothers, fathers and tomorrow’s leaders.

What do you believe are some of the benefits of a Mount Union education? Beyond a degree, the University provides a rich experience because of its liberal arts foundation. A student is taught critical reasoning skills; the ability to communicate, both orally and written; how to manage time; and how to meet deadlines. In addition, the size of the University provides a certain intimacy that is not possible at a larger institution.

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By the Numbers

57 consecutive years of balanced financial operations

$15 million in new gifts and pledges in 2010-2011

$100 million invested in campus in the past decade

$82 million raised in Drive for Distinction campaign

16,000 alumni and counting

$130 million endowment

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KEY OBjECTIVES

• Fosteraninclusivecampusenvironment

• IncreasethenumberofU.S.minorityand international students

• IncreaseU.S.minorityretentionandgraduation rates

• Increasethenumberoffull-timeU.S.minority, female and international faculty

• Increasestudentexposuretointerculturalexperiences

• Createnewinterculturalopportunitiesforfacultyandstaff

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Enhance the Diversity of Our Campus Community

Ithinkthediversity on campus at Mount Union has improvedalotovertheyears.Theschooltriesreallyhardtobringdiversityoncampus,andwecanseeactualeffortstartingfromthenamechangingfromcollegetouniversity.MoreandmoreinternationalstudentshavecometoMountUnionandourfamilyofinternationalstudentsisgettingbigger.Ireallylikethatyoumeetdifferentpeoplefromdifferentcountrieseverysemesterandtheyalwaysbringsomethingdifferenttoyourlife.

Sihan“Indee”Yang’12CommunicationandInternationalBusiness

Fujian,China

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Mount Union’s ultimate goal is for the University to be a campus characterized by diversity of thought and perspectives. Through a comprehensive diversity plan, goals, objectives and tactics have been developed as a means of taking the necessary steps toward a diverse and inclusive campus community. In addition, Dr. Ivory Lyons, associate professor of philosophy and religious studies, was recently named assistant to the president for diversity affairs. In this role, Lyons is leading Mount Union’s diversity efforts and overseeing the diversity plan.

Mount Union students need opportunities to experience other cultures and to learn outside of the traditional classroom. An opportunity to travel with a faculty member can be life changing for students, which is why the Center for Global Education is committed to assisting faculty and staff members develop educational trips abroad. By leading an overseas seminar, faculty members open doors for Mount Union students, helping them to prepare themselves for meaningful engagement in a global and diverse society. Four faculty-led trips have already been scheduled for this summer including excursions to Argentina, Costa Rica, Italy and Japan.

31 states represented

25 countries in which to study abroad

22 countries represented

78 international students

25 different languages spoken

249 American students of color

44 international and American minority faculty and staff members

120 students studied abroad in 2010-2011

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In a current Mount Union student’s lifetime, China will be the most important economic partner for the United States. It is vital for people to have the ability to understand and appreciate the opportunity at hand to create interrelationships with China. This is the exact reason why Trustee Jim Griffith and his wife, Pam, provided the necessary funds to launch The Discover China Program, a multi-faceted Chinese cultural and language program in the fall of 2012. Jim is a member of the Mount Union Board of Trustees and serves as president and chief executive officer of The Timken Company. He’s no rookie when it comes to Chinese language and culture, as he has made more than 30 visits to China since 1996 when he was assigned to open the Chinese market for Timken.

Students enrolled in the program will study Mandarin Chinese culture and language while living with a native Chinese language speaker in a Chinese theme residence on Mount Union’s campus. Having this daily interaction with a native language speaker will allow students to speak the language and learn about the Chinese culture first hand. At the end of the students’ first year (two semesters) in the program, they will travel to China in the summer to study and participate in a service-learning project at an orphanage near and dear to the Griffiths’ hearts.

Read more at www.mountunion.edu/discover-china.

Two ways to breakdown the stereotypes of diversity is through communication and education. This is exactly what nearly 100 students from area colleges and universities came together to do as they explored and discussed diversity issues during the fourth annual Not Another Statistic Conference on Mount Union’s campus. The conference featured panel discussions, keynote speakers and breakout sessions, many of which were presented by Mount Union students, faculty, staff and alumni.

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Roxanne Hoch ‘15

Mechanicsburg, PA

Why did you decide to take CN 101 (Elementary Chinese) this fall?I decided to take Elementary Chinese because I’ve had a fascination with Chinese culture and language ever since I met a couple of Chinese students two summers ago. They opened my eyes to the rest of the world, and I wanted to learn more about their home. The best way to learn a culture is through the language, especially with a language like Chinese where the history is written in the language.

Why do you think it’s important for students to learn Chinese language and culture?China is clearly one of the fastest developing nations in the world today. The United States trades heavily with China, and in order for this to happen smoothly, there must be people on both sides who can communicate effectively. A lot of students are afraid of learning Chinese because of the characters, but it is pertinent that there are individuals out there willing to take on the challenge.

What has been your favorite part of CN 101 and why?During class, we had the opportunity to practice traditional Chinese calligraphy. This was my absolute favorite part of class because it shows that there is not only a difference in the way words are written (characters versus letters), but also a difference in the method of how the language is written. Calligraphy is a traditional part of Chinese history and culture, and being able to practice it myself made me respect that aspect of the Chinese culture even more. It is no easy feat to write using a calligraphy brush!

What are your thoughts on diversity on a college campus?I believe that, in order to have a well-rounded learning experience, there has to be diversity. As we grow up, we have a tendency to learn things from only one perspective – the American perspective. However, even history, which is mostly fact, can be viewed from multiple angles depending on where one is from and how one was raised. Being a part of a diverse campus community allows for students to gain insight into other cultures’ practices, perspectives and values. One of the reasons I chose to attend Mount Union is because of the diverse student body.

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KEY OBjECTIVES

• Embarkonaninstitutionalpositioning and brand clarification effort

• EmphasizethevalueandbenefitsofbecomingtheUniversityofMountUnion

• LeveragetheoutcomesandvalueofaMount Union education

• Developacutting-edgewebpresence• PositionMountUnionfacultyas

expertsintheirdisciplines• CommunicatetheUniversity’s

commitmenttodiversityefforts

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Broaden the Visibility and Reputation of the Institution

Mount Union really lets me maintain a highlevelofdedicationtomyacademicswhile also letting me participate in the thingsI’mreallypassionateaboutlikesportsandtheotherorganizationsIaminvolvedwithoncampus.MountUnionisdefinitely where exceptional begins.

KyleDreger’14Computer Science

Rootstown, OH

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Over the past year, the University of Mount Union has garnered numerous national recognitions. Being named to prestigious lists and recognized by respectable companies clearly articulates to the University’s constituent groups that Mount Union is indeed a reputable, well-known institution that provides a high-quality educational experience for students. These recognitions are a testament to the value of a Mount Union education, one that prepares students for fulfilling lives, meaningful work and responsible citizenship.

• U.S. News and World Report ranked Mount Union in the top 10 and named the University an A-Plus School for B Students, both in the Midwest Regional Colleges category.

• Forbes tapped Mount Union as one of the best colleges and universities in the nation with a ranking that places the University in the top 12% of the 2,774 private and public colleges and universities nationally.

• Washington Monthly ranked Mount Union among the top 100 liberal arts colleges and universities in the nation.

• The Princeton Review recognized Mount Union in its Guide to 311 Green Colleges.

• The President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll cited Mount Union for its exemplary service efforts and service to America’s communities.

Read more at www.mountunion.edu/recognitions.

Mount Union is making a concerted effort to share the value of a Mount Union education with the entire campus community – prospective students and parents, current students and parents, trustees, alumni, faculty and staff. For decades, the University has set the stage for its students’ successful futures by providing them with a combination of academic preparation, hands-on experience and global perspective to meet the demands of today’s competitive and fast-paced 21st century world.

It’s important for prospective students and parents to know what the return on investment is for a college education, and specifically an education from Mount Union. A Mount Union educational experience is truly an investment in oneself with a proven track record of successful results.

The personal, practical and pertinent education that one receives from Mount Union is a proven investment as evidenced by the success and satisfaction of Mount Union students, alumni and parents.

• SurveyresultsindicatethatMountUnioncurrent students’ level of satisfaction with the University is significantly better than national averages for other four-year private institutions, and 95% of alumni are pleased with their Mount Union educations as well.

• Amongmembersofthe2010graduatingclass, 97% of survey respondents secured employment in their major field of study or graduate school placement in the college or university of their choice.

• Anoverwhelmingmajority–93% of parents and 91% of alumni – say a Mount Union education is worth the investment.

Read more at www.mountunion.edu/value.

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Nearly 16 months ago, Mount Union officially transitioned from Mount Union College to the University of Mount Union name while remaining committed to an educational philosophy that values the close student-faculty interaction that is a hallmark of the Mount Union experience. The transition was paired with the launch of a new brand and strategic marketing strategy including billboards, print and radio advertisements and TV commercials.

Mount Union’s website was completely redesigned in 2010 as a part of the transition to the university designation. This redesign allowed the institution to further communicate Mount Union’s brand and elevate its web presence. Along with a creative new design and layout, the audience-targeted website is easier to navigate and serves as a “one stop shop” for Mount Union constituent groups. The interactive site includes student outcomes, student blogs and access to social media platforms, photo galleries and videos. In addition, there also is a mobile site, which provides easy access for smart phone users. Visits are up on Mount Union’s website by 21% and page views are up an astonishing 72% this year. From a social media standpoint, the University has significantly increased fans on Facebook by 56%, followers on Twitter by 115% and views on YouTube by 78%, thus enhancing dialogue between the institution and its audiences.

5,644 pages on Mount Union’s website

5 professors selected for Ohio Magazine’s Excellence in Education award

186,823 views of Mount Union’s videos on YouTube

2,320 photos on Flickr

6 student bloggers

45 faculty members included in the University’s experts guide ... and counting

7,133 “likes”

3,668 followers

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How would you describe your teaching style? My students would probably agree that my teaching style is dynamic, interactive dialogue. I have a conversation with students every day in class that is guided by me and the course material, but it also changes depending on what the students bring into the classroom on that particular day. I can honestly say that, in my three years at Mount Union, I have never had the same lecture twice. I want my students listening to me and each other, not copying down what’s on a Power Point slide. I also want my students to experience what they are learning, so I am pretty hard on myself to create new, engaging, experiential components in each course.

Why do you think it’s important for faculty members to stay up to date in their respective fields? How do you personally stay in the know? It’s not just important, it’s critical. But, I can only really speak for my field. It probably comes as no surprise that there is a big gap between what students can read about mental illness and therapy and what a therapist actually sees in an office on a daily basis. Teaching helps me become a better therapist, and being a therapist helps me become a better teacher. The real payoff, though, is for the students. I love telling them stories about failures, successes and all the unexpected situations that being a therapist provides. Needless to say, I am constantly correcting their textbooks for them in real time.

Aside from being a professor, you are a marriage and family therapist. Do you ever consider giving up either of these two professions? I love going to work every day, and when I am in front of a classroom, I’m in my element. Psychology calls it achieving “flow.” Whatever that is, I found it at Mount Union, and much of that credit goes to the students we have here. There is no way I would ever consider doing therapy full time, nor would I ever consider giving it up completely. I do not know how else to say this, but I have my dream job.

You recently took students to Cedar Point to face their fears on roller coasters. How did you come up with this idea? My wife provided the spark, and it quickly evolved. We both love roller coasters. She made a comment once (she also is a therapist) that the Millennium Force ride at Cedar Point would make a wonderful antidepressant, since everyone comes off the ride exhilarated and laughing. In the course Abnormal Psychology, students learn about various mental disorders including anxiety disorders. It turns out that more people than I ever imagined have a roller coaster phobia to some degree, so every semester these brave students sign on to learn more about treating their own phobias, and then see their work pay off in real time. It’s a wonderful experiential opportunity that brings part of the course material to life. These phobias are very real, and it’s an intense emotional experience for many of them, but one I hope they will never forget.

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Dr. Kevin MeyerAssistant Professor of PsychologyMarriage and Family Therapist

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

Materials for Class Notes is obtained from the “Update” form on page 30 of the Mount Union Magazine or online and news passed along from alumni to the offices of Alumni Relations and University Activities, Advancement and The Mount Union Fund. Notices sent by the Post Office are not printed in Class Notes.

1939Elizabeth (Pillsbury) Warner resides at Green Hills Homes, 347 Calle Lupita, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.

1962 Carol MacDonald and Edward Gillette reside at 1926 Pauline Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224. She is a retired librarian, and he is the chief executive officer of Bell Lab Industries.

1980Martin Bartels recently earned a Master of Science degree in management from Ohio Dominican University.

Erin Hallenburg recently launched an environmental engineering consulting firm – Hill West, LLC. Erin and his wife, Pam (Deckard), reside at 7445 S. Brighton Way, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121.

1983Douglas Spiker was elected to serve a three-year term on the Lakewood Hospital Foundation Board. He is a partner and practice group manager at Roetzel & Andress.

1984Susan (Spagno) Ramlo was selected in September of 2011 as the advisor of the International Society for the Scientific Study of Subjectivity. During the 2011-2012 Academic Year, Ramlo will serve as special project coordinator for the STEM Academy in the College of Education at the University of Akron. She is currently a professor of general technology-physics and education at the University of Akron, and she resides in Hudson with her three children – Lydia, Maxeen and Ezra.

1985David Brown works in tax administration for the City of Alliance. He resides at 2357 Shunk Ave., Alliance, OH 44601.

Amy (Autenreith) Vallecorsa is a learning strategist for Johnson & Johnson.

1986Michael Lang was named vice president and chief information officer of Honeywell.

1989Crista (Wilson) and Gary Sigrist are the parents of Connor, 16 and Cassidy, 12. Crista is an attendance secretary for the Columbia County Board of Education, and Gary is the accounting manager for Threadmills USA, LLC. They reside at 4079 Quinn Dr., Evans, GA 30809.

1991Elaine (Frank) and Bernard Gray reside at 579 Tara Oaks Cr., Collierville, TN 38017. She is a financial compliance officer for FedEx Freight, Inc.

1965Pamela Goldsmith and Donald Kaiser were married May 28, 2011. During the winter months, they reside at 4984 N. Valle, Tucson, AZ 85750, and during the summer and early fall months, they reside at 4802 126th Pl. N.E., Marysville, WA 98271.

1968Charlotte Picha retired as branch manager of Lorain Public Library System. She resides at 6658 Hidden Lake Tr., Brecksville, OH 44141.

jane (Fursey) Ralston is the controller of Restoration Systems, LLC. She was recently elected to serve as chair of the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation. She resides at 106 Clear Sky Ct., Cary, NC 27513.

1972Dr. Priscilla Bell was promoted to full professor of chemistry at Whittier College.

1975Dr. james Feiszli, director of music activities at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSMT), was named the 2011 Presidential Outstanding Professor of the Year by SDSMT. He also was named chair of the National Technology Committee of the American Choral Directors Association.

1978Wayne Knauff jr. is a non-profit communicator for Infocision and was inducted recently into the Infocision Hall of Fame. He resides at 338 Robbins Ave., Apt. C, Niles, OH 44446.

Susan Tiffany earned a Master of Divinity degree from Trinity School for Ministry and received the Jerusalem Award from St. George’s College. She resides at 2105 Parkview Pl., South Bend, IN 46616.

1979Rev. Gregory Spencer is the pastor of Cochranton United Methodist Church. He resides at 32251 Hwy. 322, Cochranton, PA 16314.

jan Zumbrunnen and Craig Stadler were married May 15, 2010. Craig is a professional golfer on the PGA Tour. They reside at 113 Elk Crossing Ln., Evergreen, CO 80439.

2011ALUMNI WEEKEND AND HOMECOMINGForever Mount

Mark your calendar! Alumni Weekend and Homecoming

OCTOBER 12-13, 2012

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2011CoUnCil messageNot a day goes by that we aren’t reminded that we live in a global society. The Mount Union family has always been spread across the world, but never as much as it is today. The distance makes our efforts to be connected even more important than ever. Over the past year, the Alumni Council has taken some exciting steps to make connecting easier than ever.

Let’s take a look at just a few of those efforts. First, you may have heard about some of the new Mount Union Clubs that are popping up all over the country. These groups offer formal and informal opportunities to get together – to watch the game, learn about what is happening on campus and compare stories. If you are planning to relocate, check to see if there is a Mount Union Club in your new home city. It can be a great way to meet new friends and get connected.

Secondly, Mount Union continues to enhance it’s social media strategy. With input from a small group of alumni regarding this group’s unique needs, some of the results of the collaboration are already visible. A new Mount Union alumni Facebook page is up and running, with a growing list of likes. This can be a great resource to find long-lost college buddies or read all the latest news from campus. Like the page today at www.facebook.com/mountunionalumni.

In the coming weeks and months, you are likely to hear about even more new and exciting ways to join the Mount Union network. Be sure to join the conversation and be an active member of the family.

Daniel Griffith ‘99 Alumni Council President

1992Heidi Bartholomew was named Outstanding Teacher for 2010 by the University of Pittsburgh’s College of Business Administration. She is a part-time lecturer and teaches advanced financial accounting at the University of Pittsburgh.

1994Mindy (Patterson) and Denzil Antonio are the parents of Hylton, 7, Isabella, 6, Kai, 2 and Macy, 1. Mindy is an education coordinator at Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management.

Michelle (Brenneman) and Michael Fenske announce the birth of a daughter, Miranda, on June 21, 2011 who joins siblings Mason, 5 and Maddox, 3. Michelle is a teacher for Springfield Local Schools, and Michael is employed by Joslyn Manufacturing. They reside at 6464 Swamp St., Hartville, OH 44632.

Todd Michael Stodnick was named a Haggerty Fellow at the University of Dallas. He serves as assistant professor of business.

1995Randi (Fracker) and Nick Bicking announce the birth of a daughter, Kamryn, on April 25, 2011 who joins sibling McKenzie, 8. They reside at 8349 Somerset Way, Dublin, OH 43017.

1996joel Fabrey earned a Master of Science degree in information technology with a concentration in security and assurance from Kaplan University. He is employed by Hyland Software as a solution engineer. He and his wife, Heather (Craig ’98), are the parents of Kyler, 5 and Ryan, 3.

Lori (Babetski) and Joe Grotts announce the birth of a son, Colton Thomas, on February 17, 2011.

Amity Hartmann and Joshua Schlicher were married October 15, 2011. Members of the wedding party included Amanda (Hardy ’97) Silfani, Brett Hartmann ’99, Amber Nile ’99 and Tami (Poto ’98) Carper.

1997Heather Morrison and Wayne Vild were married December 8, 2010. They announce the birth of a son, Brady, on May 30, 2011 who joins sibling Taylor, 7. They reside at 126 Palmetto Ave., Bedford, OH 44146.

1998Eric Bortmas was recently awarded the Ohio Athletic Trainers’ Association Service Award. He also has been appointed to serve on the Ohio Department of Education’s State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children.

Sarah (McFadden) Edie resides at 1216 E. Front St., Dover, OH 44622.

Melissa (Smith ’98) Gardner was recently promoted to vice president for marketing at the University of Mount Union.

1999Melissa Askren-Edgehouse and Steve Edgehouse announce the birth of a daughter, Estelle Mae, on May 24, 2011.

Elizabeth (Sacksteder) LaClair is a development officer with the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation.

2000Erin (Mares) and Todd Butler announce the birth of a son, Campbell Blake, on March 30, 2010 who joins siblings Logan, 6 and Hudson, 3.

Amanda (Gilak) and Todd ’98 Dunmire announce the birth of a son, Lucas Paul, on March 16, 2011.

Lisa (Williams) and Zach Espenschied announce the birth of a son, Carter Barry, on February 5, 2011 who joins sibling Cecilia, 4.

Martha (Powers) and Michael Leskauskas announce the birth of a daughter, Sophie Mae, on May 19, 2011.

Molly Mehling is an assistant professor of ecology and sustainability at Chatham University’s School of Sustainability and the Environment.

Sarah Paulett-Samadi and Reza Samadi are the parents of Angelica, 10, Cameron, 8 and Isabel, 4. Sarah practices law in Ohio. They reside at 3063 Revere Rd., Richfield, OH 44286.

Dusty (Wilson) and josh ’01 Timmons announce the birth of a daughter, Parker Grace, on March 2, 2011 who joins siblings Cooper, 6 and Payton 2.

Erin (King) Troyer announces the birth of a daughter, Kyla, on August 7, 2011.

2001Heather Adams and Cristian Nunez were married December 27, 2010 in Canton, Ohio. Margaret Hoff ’98 and Sarah Dalrymple ’98 participated in the ceremony and reception.

Ryan and Melissa Calcei announce the birth of a daughter, Emilia Ann, on May 16, 2011 who joins sibling Natalia, 2.

Brooks Collins-Gaines and Donald Gaines Jr. announce the birth of a daughter, Sydney, on April 7, 2010.

Emily (Gadd) and John Colontrelle announce the birth of a son, Chase Raymond, on November 27, 2010 who joins siblings Dominick, 4 and Jackson, 2.

Matt and Diana Crysler are the parents of Mason, 4 and Brennan, 2. They reside at 6324 Old Divide Tr., Parker, CO 80134.

jennifer (Martin) and Bryan ’03 Echols announce the birth of triplets, Callie Renee, Liam Martin and James Thomas, on August 11, 2011.

Erin (Gibson) and Matthew Schlarb announce the birth of a daughter, Anna Elizabeth, on September 27, 2011 who joins siblings Adam and Ian.

Amy (Chakford) and Collin Solkiewicz announce the birth of a daughter, Emma Elizabeth, on May 23, 2011.

2002Rebecca (Brown) and Matthew Algeri announce the birth of a daughter, Morgan Day, on September 24, 2011.

Tyrone jimmison earned a Master of Education degree in educational administration from Texas Christian University.

Crystal (Cooper) and Dan Morris announce the birth of a son, Zachary, on June 13, 2011 who joins sibling Alexander, 3. They reside at 552 S. Sawburg Ave., Alliance, OH 44601.

2003Morgan Cooper and Shawn Bagley were married June 10, 2011. Christy (Doty ’02) Schoolcraft served as matron of honor.

Angie (Oberly) and Jeff Marotta announce the birth of a daughter, Averi, on June 10, 2011 who joins sibling Brayden, 3. Angie earned a Master of Science degree in education from Walden University and is a first grade teacher for Loudonville-Perrysville Exempted Village Local School District. Jeff is in the U.S. Air Force and is the operations manager for H & H Custom Homes & Lumber Co. They reside at 485 S. Market St., Loudonville, OH 44842.

Ronald and Amanda Ritchie announce the birth of a son, Mason Michael, on April 15, 2011 who joins sibling Brooklyn, 3. Ronald is a senior sales representative for a medical device company. They reside at 1121 Valley View Dr., Clarkston, MI 48348.

Becky Sears is an assistant professor of biology at Colorado Mountain College. She resides at 1360 Skyview Ln., #1, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487.

Ross and Tiffani Swaldo announce the birth of a son, Rylan Frederick, on December 14, 2010.

Anne M. Walters earned a graduate certificate in terrorism studies from American Military University.

Brianna Zilch and Dr. Jason Smith were married June 4, 2011. Members of the wedding party included Denee Reed ’02, Courtney (Sattler ’04) Rees, Becky (Godec ’02) Blything and Stephanie (Ross) Rychel.

2004 Carla Conant recently earned a Master of Business Administration degree in finance from the University of Akron. She also was promoted to associate product manager of life science products with a special focus in developing the market in South America.

Rachael Moser was named Alderman Elementary & New Hanover County Teacher of the Year for 2011-2012.

2005Dylan and Carly (Swab ’03) Barnes announce the birth of a son, Kyton Wilson, on June 18, 2011.

Michelle (Griffin) Gwinn earned a Master of Arts degree in multicategorical special education with a specialization in autism from West Virginia University.

Michelle (Marchand) Rebholz is the director of educational programs for Delta Upsilon International Fraternity in Indianapolis, IN.

2006 Annalea (Bromley) and Henry Avery announce the birth of a daughter, Halle Josephine, on June 19, 2011.

jared Krugh graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Stacy Murphy and Michael Gordon were married December 31, 2010. They reside in Dover, OH.

Kristin (Zenobi) and Mark Pauli announce the birth of twin girls, Emily and Kayla, on October 7, 2010. They reside at 212 Bonnett St. S.W., North Canton, OH 44720.

Congratulations on the newest addition to your family.

Let us know about your new bundle of joy by sending in an update form (see page 30) or submitting it online on Purple Raiders Central at alumni.mountunion.edu. Upon receipt of a birth announcement, we will send you a baby tee to welcome your child to the Mount Union family. Return a photo of your child wearing the tee, and we will include it in a future issue.

OfficeofAlumniRelationsandUniversityActivities1972 Clark Ave., Alliance, OH 44601

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

alUmni babies

Halle josephine Avery Daughter of Annalea

(Bromley ’06) and Henry Avery

Averi Marotta Daughter of Angie (Oberly

’03) and Jeff Marotta

Kayla and Emily PauliDaughters of Kristin

(Zenobi ‘06) and Mark ’06 Pauli

Estelle EdgehouseDaughter of Melissa

Askren-Edgehouse ’99 and Steve ’99 Edgehouse

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deatHs1931Dorothy (Swallen) Lamb of Canton, OH died September 7, 2011. Lamb was a teacher and nurse who dedicated 44 years of active and reserve service to the military. She also is the grandniece of Mount Union founder, Orville Nelson Hartshorn.

1935Winifred (Ospeck) Jarowski of Massapequa Park, NY died March 23, 2011. She taught elementary classes in Salem, OH for several years before joining the faculty of Salem High School, where she taught English and dramatics. She is survived by her children, Charles, Paula and Stephen.

1936Elizabeth (McLaughlin) Bryant of Mountain Home, AR died August 4, 2011. Bryant taught at public and independent schools in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana and California.

james Elliot of Detroit, MI died April 8, 2011. He retired from the Ford Motor Company.

1937Roy Finefrock of Akron, OH died July 30, 2011. He retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber after 42 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ferol (Orwick).

1938Robert Bennett of Newport News, VA died April 16, 2011. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War and retired in 1971 as colonel after 30 years of service.

1939Anne (Wursthorn) Brown of Cleveland, OH died June 14, 2011. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She is survived by her husband, Gladstone.

1940Robert Henshaw of Warren, OH died May 29, 2011. A member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a retired teacher of the New Liskeard School System in Ontario, Canada, and he and his wife were co-owners and operators of the Nor Loch Lodge.

1941Bette (Graybill) Clarke of Canton, OH died April 22, 2011. She taught in the Canton City Schools.

1942Richard Foltz of Louisville, OH died July 12, 2011. A member of Sigma Nu fraternity, he retired from Battelle Columbus Lab.

Ruth McConnell of Alliance, OH died April 18, 2011. She taught English and Latin for 34 years at State Street Junior High and Alliance High School before retiring from Canton Lehman High School in 1976.

Dr. William Steiner of Louisville, OH died August 6, 2011. The U.S. Navy veteran serving in World War II and the Korean War retired as a dentist. He served as president of The Ohio State University’s Dental Board and Louisville Board of Education.

1943Marian (Nimmons) Cashman of Fort Collins, CO died March 25, 2011. She taught English and served as the school librarian for Plymouth high schools and Shelby High School.

1944E. Anne (Stewart) Calvert of Sarasota, FL died September 21, 2011. She was a missionary for the Methodist Church,

serving as a teacher at Robinson School in San Juan, NM. Calvert also taught in Heidelberg, Germany and the Ithaca City School District.

1945Helen Grosenbaugh of Louisville, OH died April 21, 2011. A member of Mount Union Women, she was a retired school teacher from the Louisville School System.

Shirley (Buck) Tolan of Bloomfield Hills, MI died August 1, 2011.

Beatrice Witteman of San Francisco, CA died February 4, 2011.

1946Evelyn (Oeffinger) Hossler of Canton, OH died September 10, 2011. A member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority, she and her husband owned the Canton Flower Shop for 60 years.

Robert Warren of Wilmington, OH died September 11, 2011. He was a college instructor, businessman and accountant. He retired in 1987 as assistant business manager of Wilmington College after 27 years of service.

1949Robert Amstutz of Cincinnati, OH died March 24, 2011.

Milton Hood of Camarillo, CA died July 14, 2011. He studied at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland as a Rotary Foundation Scholar. Hood taught high school science in Bolivar, OH and retired in 1988 from the California Department of Education. Following his retirement, Hood taught Latin, science and math at Cornerstone Christina School and Latin at Cardinal Mooney High School. He also served as pastor of Toluca Lake United Methodist Church and Community Reformed Episcopal Church.

Lorin Millard of Akron, OH died July 9, 2011. He was a co-pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Throughout the years, he was a gas welder in Alliance and worked in the Goodyear Lighter than Air Division. He retired in 1983 from the Green School System as a middle school science teacher after 23 years of service.

Lincoln Naumoff of Detroit, MI died June 14, 2010. He was a retired teacher in the Reford Union School System.

1950Calvin Berlin of Lafayette, IN died October 15, 2011. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 through 1946 and worked in the U.S. Foreign Service as a diplomat for the State Department. Following his retirement, he worked as an international trade consultant for the state of Indiana.

Richard Crabtree of Mexico died February 23, 2011. A U.S. Navy veteran, he was employed by Republic Steel in its sales department. He also established his own employment agency and furniture refinishing business.

Craig Thompson of Glenview, IL died September 14, 2007. A member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and a U.S. Navy veteran, he developed and owned Craig Thompson Landscaping.

1951james Wright of Charlotte, NC died June 2, 2011. A U.S. Army veteran, he worked in education for 30 years in Ohio, serving as a teacher, principal and superintendent.

1952Ruth (Turner) Eymann of Catawba Island, OH died September 9, 2011. A member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority, she was a teacher.

1954Dr. jan West of Alliance, OH died April 6, 2011. A U.S. Army veteran, he was a research scientist and educator in the fields of mathematics and physics.

1960sCharlotte Picha ’68: capicha@hotmail.comjane (Fursey ’68) Ralston: jane@restorationsystems.comMarcia (Kozub ’69) Shaffer: marciashaffer@sbcglobal.net

1970sjan (Zumbrunnen ’79) Stadler: clebrat@aol.comSusan Tiffany ’78: suzintee@yahoo.com

1990sMindy (Patterson ’94) Antonio: mindy.antonio6@gmail.comSarah (McFadden ’98) Edie: sarahedie0229@gmail.comMichelle (Brenneman ’94) Fenske: mfenske@neo.rr.com Elaine (Frank ’91) Gray: elainegray579@yahoo.comHeather (Morrison ’97) Vild: crabbyjulygirl@yahoo.com

2000sMatt Crysler ’01: mcrysler@gmail.com jacey (jenkins ’08) Nelson: jacey.nelson@live.comKristin (Zenobi ’06) Pauli: kmarie1026@yahoo.com

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2007Angela Baker and Eric Battershell were married August 12, 2011.

Lisa Sas recently graduated magna cum laude from the University of Toledo College of Law. She passed the bar exam in November and recently became employed at Ashland University working in its development office.

Timothy Smith is a coach for the Allen Wranglers of the Indoor Football League.

Staci Zimmerman and Chris Gorcheff were married. Kara Kundravi was a member of the wedding party. They reside at 473 W. Pine Lake Rd., North Lima, OH 44452.

2008Dianna Hyde and Joshua Albright were married September 10, 2011. Members of the wedding party included Amanda (Ford) Van Wormer and Louise Thoma.

jacey jenkins and Dirk Nelson were married July 3, 2010. She is the marketing and promotions coordinator for the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), and he is a network administrator for NuGrowth Solutions. They reside at 170 Longleaf St., Pickerington, OH 43147.

2009Kelli Miller recently earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Malone University. She is a staff accountant at Yurchyk & Davis CPA’s, Inc.

2010Samantha Erli is a corporate communications specialist for Jo-Ann Stores, Inc.

2011Amanda MacKnight and Matthew Robinson were married July 30, 2011.

1. alpha Xi deltaAlpha Xi Delta alumnae from the late 1960s and early 1970s recently got together for a reunion at the home of Patti (Spilios ’69) Demis.

Front row (l-r): Kimberly (Pierce ’69) Gillenwater, Patti (Spilios ’69) Demis and Carol (Shattuck ’69) Eiber. Middle row (l-r): Carolyn (Koppel ’68) Pitman, Connie (Snode ’70) Flynn, Sophia (Spilios ’72) Sheil, Sharon (Mahan ’69) Mullen and Nancy Strauch ’69. Back row (l-r): Kathy (Clark ’68) Daugherty, julie (Clark ’75) Sauner, Lynda (Swift ’69) Semelka and Carolyn (Colapietro ’69) Hennon.

2. alumnae from 1971Graduates of the Class of 1971, also known as “The Toads,” met at Salt Fork State Park in July to celebrate their 40th reunion. Those in attendance were Dianne (Miskimen ’71) Ackerman, Elly (Parks ’71) Chain, Betsy Conrad-Damiecki ’71, Cathy (Germanovich ’71) Fenstermaker, Nancy (Adams ’71) Gottron, jeneanne (Renker ’71) Semberg, jackie (Nichols ’71) Simons, Kate (Carter ’71) Stephens and Liz (Roy ’71) Williams.

3. robinson WeddingMany Mount Union graduates were members of the wedding party of Amanda MacKnight ’11 and Matthew Robinson ’11 on July 30, 2011.

Front row (l-r): Amanda (MacKnight ’11) Robinson and Matthew Robinson ’11. Middle row (l-r): Emily Greek, Samantha Erli ’10, Brooke Danielle Rizzo ’10, jamie Green ’11, Melissa MacKnight, Sarah Buckel ’10, jessica Phillips ’11 and Ashley Taybus ’12. Back row (l-r): Gary Steigerwald ’11, jake Young ’11, Bryan Layne ’12, Nicholas Robinson, Mark Krysiak ’11, Zachary Allen ’11 and Scott Linville ’12.

4. alumnae from 2006A group of alumnae from 2006 recently got together with their children.

Front row (l-r): Ashley (Ault ’06) Byrne with Harper, Erin (Farnsworth ’06) Keenan with Jackson and Annalea (Bromley ’06) Avery with Halle.

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1955james Bland of Dallas, GA died February 14, 2011. A member of Sigma Nu fraternity, he was an executive director of YMCA and owned B&B Printing. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Emrick).

Nancy (Stelts) Tsipis of Columbiana, OH died October 2, 2009. She was a registered nurse for Leetonia School and Hutton Nursing Home.

1956Rev. William H. Hunter III of Kingston, NY died September 11, 2011. He served as pastor of many churches in Connecticut, Ohio and New York.

1957Victor Domencetti of Phoenix, AZ died May 7, 2011. A member of M Club, he retired from Burnstine’s Distributing Corporation.

Martha (Tracey) Kistler of Oakmont, PA died August 23, 2011. She was the director of marketing for Longwood Senior Care and assisted in the marketing of Sherwood Oaks. Kistler played the organ and piano and conducted choirs at Oakmont Methodist Church, Oakmont Presbyterian Church and Cheswick Presbyterian Church. She also is the author of Adventures with My Mouse.

1958Dean Miller of Middletown, OH died July 22, 2011. A U.S. Army veteran, he held numerous teaching and administrative positions in New York and Ohio including Cuyahoga, Sandusky, Dayton, Enon, Norwalk, Mentor, Vermillion and Fostoria. Miller also worked for the Ohio State Department of Education as inspector of secondary schools.

1960Carolyn “Suze” (Yohe) Markwardt of Prescott, AZ died March 23, 2011. A member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority, she spent many years as a medical technologist in Milwaukee hospitals.

Robert McCallum of Columbus, OH died August 29, 2011. A member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity and a U.S. Navy veteran, he worked in sales and marketing for Federal Glass until his retirement.

1961William Darrah of Brimfield, OH died August 1, 2011. He retired in 1994 from General Tire where he worked in sales and purchasing. He also was a black belt and instructor in karate.

1962Ronald Callender of Steubenville, OH died September 4, 2011. A U.S. Army veteran, he retired as a chemist from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.

1963Patricia (Barnhart) Morrison of Findlay, OH died September 21, 2011. She retired after teaching fourth grade in Mentor, OH for 30 years.

1964Dr. james Barrick II of Sewickley, PA died October 13, 2011. A member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, he was a consulting civil engineer for 45 years.

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

1965Mickey Kozub of Strongsville, OH died December 18, 2010. A member of Alpha Tau Omega, he retired from KeyBank. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne; sons, Mike and Mitch; and daughter, Katie.

1972Glenna (Bauer) McClelland of Zanesville, OH died September 16, 2011. A member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, she was employed in the lab at Good Samaritan Hospital. She also was a substitute teacher in the Maysville and Crooksville school systems.

1973Rebecca (Gallagher) Huntsman of Wilmington, NC died July 22, 2011. She is survived by her husband, john.

1976Glenn Carruthers of Norwalk, OH died May 28, 2011. He retired from Ernst & Young as a tax finance director after 30 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Dolores.

1978Linda Stowell of Hackensack, NJ died October 8, 2011. She was a veteran news and business executive for The Associated Press. Her career with the AP spanned more than a quarter century and took her from reporter and editor to regional vice president in charge of the AP’s newspaper member relationships in the eastern half of the United States.

1980Carol Lukasik of Kirkland, WA died April 16, 2011.

1983jim Eberhart jr. of East Liverpool, OH died September 21, 2011. While on campus, he was a member of The Dynamo, WRMU, Sigma Theta Epsilon and the choir. Eberhart worked for East Liverpool City Schools, where he taught hundreds of students with special needs and other disabilities and served as job training coordinator.

1994Nicole Hancak of Northfield, OH died October 10, 2011.

1996j. Eric Biggs of Howard, OH died October 5, 2011. He was a financial analyst for Nationwide Business Solutions Group in Columbus, OH.

FriendsBob Adams of Struthers, OH died May 12, 2010. He is survived by his wife, julie (Beeghly ’62).

Rita (Graf ) Adryan of Oxford, OH died March 30, 2011. She was a teacher in Alliance.

Mary (Sarchione) Andriotti of Grand Rapids, MI died March 25, 2011. She served as secretary and treasurer of Mahoning Auto Sales, Sarchione & Sons, Inc. and Sarchione Realty Co.

Robert Ryan of Mingo Junction, OH died April 24, 2011. A U.S. Army veteran, he retired from Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corporation.

Lois (McFaul) Shilts of Belleair, FL died July 16, 2011.

Clyde Wagner of Lake Milton, OH died August 1, 2011. A U.S. Navy veteran, he was the middleweight champion of the Ninth Naval District and Youngstown and Cleveland Golden Gloves Champion. He taught in Youngstown Public Schools for 27 years, and following his retirement in education, he became a realtor and appraiser.

Shirley (Cracknell) Wright of Apache Junction, AZ died March 26, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Donald ’50.

CommUnity deathsCarl Gartner ’60Trustee Carl Gartner, 84, of Minerva, OH, died July 13, 2011. Retired president and chief executive officer of General Color and Chemical Co., Inc. in Minerva, Gartner was a familiar face in the community and on campus.

Gartner graduated from Mount Union in 1960 and joined the Board of Trustees in 1980. Over the years, he and his wife, Martha, have provided leadership in many ways at the University. Gartner served as co-chair of the Annual Fund for many years, and he and Martha

regularly attended events on campus. Together, they served as honorary co-chairs of the Drive for Distinction campaign, and most notably, the Gartner Welcome Center was named in their honor.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, Keith Gartner, Beth Farnstrom, Molly Pirie and Seth Gartner; brother, Paul Gartner; and eight grandchildren, Colin, Kevin, Coleman, Andrea, Anna and Daniel Gartner and Carson and Adam Pirie.

steven malyckeSteven Malycke, 91, of Alliance, OH, died September 13, 2011. He served as a member of Mount Union’s music faculty for more than 25 years.

Malycke joined the Mount Union faculty in 1956 as an instructor of music. He retired in 1982 as associate professor of music, receiving emeriti status in 1973. In addition to his tenure at Mount Union, Malycke’s career has included eight years in Ohio public schools; positions at Miami University, Antioch College and National Music

camp; and a visiting professorship at New York State University at Fredonia.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Ohio University in 1944 and a master’s degree in music from University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) in 1947. He also holds a certificate in piano technology from CCM.

He is survived by his wife, Lois; and children, Lucy Downs, Sue Middleton, Karin Dridge and Dan Malycke.

Carl orwick ’42Carl Orwick, 90, of Sebring, OH, died November 8, 2011. Orwick served as chairman of the board of McConnell Insurance Agency and long-time advisor to the Alpha Tau Omega (ATW) fraternity at Mount Union.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Orwick earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Mount Union in 1942, where he was a member of ATW. The U.S. Navy veteran met his wife, Martha “Nickie” (Nicholson ’45), while they were serving in the armed forces during World War II.

The Orwicks established The Orwick-Nicholson Scholarship Fund at Mount Union and supported residential housing options for students on campus with the naming of Orwick-Nicholson Court in Hartshorn Village. In 1987, they received the Alumni Service Award, and in 2003, Carl was also honored as the Greek Advisor of the Year.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by sister Ana Boyce; son Dr. Philip Orwick ’71; daughter Nancy (Orwick ’76) McCamon; daughter-in-law Joni Orwick; son-in-law Gary McCamon ’75; grandchildren David Orwick, Karen Bucher, Ryan McCamon ’02 and Kristi (McCamon ’05) Valentine; and two great-grand children Johanna Orwick and Calvin Bucher.

mark stullMark Stull, 61, of Alliance, OH, died August 4, 2011. Stull joined the staff at Mount Union in 1972, and worked for both the Physical Plant and AVI.

A graduate of Alliance High School, Stull was a great sports fan, following the Purple Raiders, Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians and Ohio State Buckeyes.

He is survived by his uncle, Charles and cousin, Rick.

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University of mount Union Financial summary

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2010-11FiscalYear

The newly-constructed apartment housing village on Union Avenue opened on campus this fall and was a significant project on campus during the 2010-11 Academic Year. These new residences are certainly making an impact on Mount Union students’ experiences, and they are part of a comprehensive five-year plan to address undergraduate and graduate housing needs. The housing village also speaks to the University’s commitment to sustainability as it has been designed in accordance with Silver LEED standards.

The University of Mount Union closed an exceptional year at June 30, 2011, with an increase in net assets of 14% to a record level $232.6 million, thanks to a strong operating performance, a suc-cessful fund-raising year and an improved financial market that increased the University’s endowment to over $130 million.

As outlined in the Statement of Activities, growth in net assets was provided by an exceptional revenue year at $67.0 million, led by net tuition and fees at $30.4 million, gifts and grants at $16.0 mil-lion and auxiliary revenues at $12.8 million. Unrestricted revenues, at just below $55 million, were at a record level for the institution and exceeded operating expenses by $3.8 million. Another strong enrollment year, coupled with prudent management of expenses, drove the operating surplus for the institution. Overall expenses of $51.2 million, which is 4% over the previous year, were driven primarily by increased expenses in new academic programs such as physician assistant studies and civil and mechanical engineer-ing. An endowment return of nearly 22% net of fees also drove investment returns to nearly $17 million for the fiscal year.

The University’s Statement of Financial Position outlines a strong growth in assets, due to the increased value of investments as noted above, as well as the institution’s investment in facilities with the completion of a $10 million apartment-style housing village on the west side of Union Avenue this summer. Liabilities increased in 2010-11 as the University issued tax-exempt bonds to construct the housing, while all other categories stayed consistent with the prior year.

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Statements of activities

YearEndedJune30,2011

Temporarily Permanently Unrestricted Restricted Restricted TotalRevenue, income and other support Educational and general Student tuition and fees $ 52,577,397 $ —— $ —— $ 52,577,397 Less financial aid (22,197,852) —— —— (22,197,852) Net student tuition and fees 30,379,545 —— —— 30,379,545 Gift and private grants 2,756,931 8,697,996 4,518,193 15,973,120 Investment return designated for operations 5,045,114 —— —— 5,045,114 Change in value of split-interest agreements —— 631,651 1,908,380 2,540,031 Other income 266,388 —— —— 266,388

Total educational and general revenue 38,447,978 9,329,647 6,426,573 54,204,198 Auxiliary enterprises 12,823,667 —— —— 12,823,667 Net assets released from restrictions 3,700,476 (3,700,476) —— 0 Total revenue, income and other support 54,972,121 5,629,171 6,426,573 67,027,865

Expenses Educational and general Instruction 14,345,875 —— —— 14,345,875 Academic support 2,898,587 —— —— 2,898,587 Operation and maintenance of plant 6,664,801 —— —— 6,664,801 Student services 6,902,579 —— —— 6,902,579 Institutional support 8,804,738 —— —— 8,804,738 Depreciation 3,579,796 —— —— 3,579,796 Total educational and general expenses 43,196,376 —— —— 43,196,376

Auxiliary enterprises Debt service 1,639,618 —— —— 1,639,618 Operations 5,593,906 —— —— 5,593,906 Depreciation 740,246 —— —— 740,246 7,973,770 —— —— 7,973,770

Total expenses 51,170,146 —— —— 51,170,146

Change in net assets before investment return less amounts designated for operations and other items 3,801,975 5,629,171 6,426,573 15,857,719

Investment return less amounts designated for operations 296,579 11,600,580 —— 11,897,159 Accumulated depreciation valuation adjustment 1,487,720 —— —— 1,487,720

Change in net assets 5,586,274 17,229,751 6,426,573 29,242,598

Net assets, beginning of year 83,118,262 61,660,370 58,602,374 203,381,006Net assets, end of year $ 88,704,536 $ 78,890,121 $ 65,028,947 $ 232,623,604

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YearEndedJune30,2010

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

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

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

Auxiliary enterprises Debt services —— —— —— 0 Operations 7,207,463 —— —— 7,207,463 Depreciation 738,600 —— —— 738,600 7,946,063 —— —— 7,946,063

Total expenses 48,993,982 —— —— 48,993,982

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

Investment return less amounts designated for operations 446,848 3,577,441 —— 4,024,289 Accumulated depreciation valuation adjustment —— —— —— 0

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

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

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

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2011 2010 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,024,242 $ 8,411,322 Accounts receivable net of allowance; 2011 - $364,143; 2010 - $220,757 1,795,721 962,838 Contributions receivable net of allowance; 2011 - $500,000; 2010 - $362,786 6,652,167 5,391,864 Inventory 250,667 245,984 Loans receivable 3,602,593 3,662,117 Investments 110,653,577 83,725,844 Beneficial interest in perpetual trusts and charitable remainder trusts 11,590,690 10,113,467 Annuity and life income funds held in trust 9,680,469 8,191,891 Property and equipment, net 130,753,665 122,588,431 Other assets 611,835 313,638

Total assets $ 282,615,626 $ 243,607,396 Liabilities and Net Assets Liabilities Accounts payable $ 1,811,579 $ 2,176,097 Accrued expenses 3,975,216 3,928,650 Annuities and trusts payable 2,718,827 2,575,938 Deposits and other 1,121,179 1,088,811 Advances from government for student loans 3,023,415 2,980,583 Debt 37,341,806 27,476,311

Total liabilities 49,992,022 40,226,390 NetAssets Unrestricted 88,704,536 83,118,262 Temporarily restricted 78,890,121 61,660,370 Permanently restricted 65,028,947 58,602,374 Total net assets 232,623,604 203,381,006 Total liabilities and net assets $ 282,615,626 $ 243,607,396

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

Statements of Financial Position

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CamPUs calendarJanuary 20 NaplesAlumniGathering6:30 p.m., Home of Vanita (Bauknight ‘63) Oelschlager Reservation deadline January 16

January 23 SarasotaAlumniLuncheonNoon, Hyatt Sarasota in the Boathouse 1000 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236 Tickets are $15 per person.Reservation deadline January 18

January 24TampaAlumniGathering6 p.m., Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Columbus Bluejackets Hockey GameSt. Pete Times Forum401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602Tickets are $50 per person.Reservation deadline January 18

January 25OrlandoAlumniGathering5:30 p.m., Urban Flats Flatbread and Wine Co.183 South Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801Tickets are $15 per person.Reservation deadline January 18

February 4 Women’sBasketballAlumniGameTo participate, contact Head Coach Suzy (Venet ‘98) Pietz at venetsm@mountunion.edu.

February 8 FacultyLectureDr. Patricia Matthews Dean of the Division of Professional Studies at Mount Union, Nolen A. Cunningham Chair of Business, Professor of Economics, Accounting and Business Administration and Advisor of the Investment Team Derivatives: Friend or Foe?6 p.m., East Room, Hoover-Price Campus Center

February 16 MaryW.andEricA.EcklerEndowment inLiteratureandDramaPhilip Gerard Chair and Professor of Creative Writing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington The Patron Saint of Dreams 10:30 a.m., Presser Recital Hall

February 20 – 22 EducationontheRunThe Inn at Honey Run 6920 County Rd. 203, Millersburg, OH 44654 Reservations required by February 10

February 25 DiscountedRoomRateAvailableatKalahariIndoorWaterpark7000 Kalahari Dr., Sandusky, OH 44870 To make a reservation, call Kalahari at 1-877-KALAHARIReservation deadline January 25

march 29 JosephM.CarrLectureGail O’ Day Author and Dean and Professor of New Testament and Preaching at Wake Forest University School of Divinity Friendship as a Christian Practice: Embodying Jesus’ Love in an Anxious World 10:30 a.m., Presser Recital Hall

march 31 MClubReverseRaffleandSilentAuction6 p.m., Skyland Pines Tickets required

april 17 SCHOLARDayStudent Celebration Honoring Our Latest Academic Research 9 a.m., various locations on campus For a complete schedule of presentations, visit www.mountunion.edu/scholarday.

may 4 Classof196250thClassReunionReservation required

save the date – october 12-13AlumniWeekendandHomecoming2012

We’re looking for some great students who would benefit from the college experiencethatonlyMountUnioncanprovide.AndwhoisbetterpositionedtoknowfuturePurple Raiders when they see them than our loyal alumni?

The admission staff needs your help in obtaining information about students who may be great matches for Mount Union. •Gotowww.mountunion.eduandclickontheAlumniandFriendslink •ClickonProspectiveStudentReferralForm(ontheleft)

•Provideuswithinformationaboutstudents(atleastfreshmeninhighschool)We’ll add the student on our communication list to receive appropriate literature on an on-going basis. Be sure to have the complete name, address, email address and year of graduation before you go to the website. You’ll need it to complete the form. Year of graduation is especially important to aid in our ability to send appropriate communications. Any other information that you can provide is wonderful, but not essential for us to make contact!

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

The fourth annual M Club Reverse Raffle and Silent Auction will be held Saturday, March 31 at Skyland Pines in Canton, OH. The event supports current athletic programs at Mount Union and future M Club events. The cost is $100 per ticket, which includes admission, a raffle number and dinner. Additional dinner-only tickets may be purchased for $25. To purchase tickets, contact the Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities at (330) 823-2030 or (800) 992-6682, ext. 2030 or alumni@mountunion.edu

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

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Name the SpotDo you know where these iconic images can be found on campus?Visit mountunion.edu/name-the-spotto submit your answers.If you correctly identify all three, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a Mount Union prize pack. Please submit your answers byMarch 1, 2012 to be eligible.

Winner of Last Issue’s Name the SpotCongratulationstoStacy(Murphy‘05)Gordon,

thewinneroflastissue’sNametheSpot. The answers were:

1. Mount Union Stadium, 2. WRMU 91.1 FM, 3. Sculpture outside of Rodman Playhouse

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