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Vol. 105, No. 6
Savage takes over STEM David Zimmermann Staff Writer
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Juniors Hannah Howe, Rachel Puls and Rebecca Cloyd pose on the sideline of Monday’s Powder Puff game to kick off Homecoming week. The juniors took a 21-14 victory in the annual showdown between senior and junior women.
GCC welcomes returning alums Fiona Lacey Staff Writer
Grove City College’s much anticipated Homecoming weekend kicks off today with over 3,000 alumni planning to attend. Over the span of today and tomorrow, Grove City College alums will celebrate the 100th year reunions of both the Epsilon Pi fraternity and the Gamma Chi sorority. President Paul J. McNulty ’80 will also dedicate Grove City College’s newly remodeled soccer field. All twelve class reunions will be on the quad, and the annual parade and football game will continue as the College’s most attended and cherished traditions of the fun filled weekend. “I think it’s about relationships,” Senior Director of Alumni and College Rela-
tions Melissa MacLeod said. “Those that can be formed now, and for a lifetime.” The weekend has not only been anticipated by Grove City’s recent and longtime alum, but also by its current students. According to Alumni Events Director Tricia Corey, over 70 student volunteers have worked tirelessly to make the entire week a success. “It really is a week leading up to a big day of celebration with the alums,” Corey said. Building momentum, Grove City students played a part in weeklong festivities leading up to homecoming weekend. Students brought their school spirit in a game of powder puff football on Monday, cheered on our musicians at Java Jam on HOMECOMING 4
McNulty Memo
‘A seat at the table’
Welcome back alumni and friends. Our amazingly large turnout for this year’s Homecoming is another clear distinctive of GCC. People care about this college because their lives have been impacted by the extraordinary kindness of this special community. Alums, we want you to experience the joy of coming home when you return to this campus. There’s a seat at the table waiting for you, and we’re happy to have you join our conversation. So, here are some things we’re talking about these days: The New Soccer Field: Last year both our women’s and men’s soccer teams
earned the privilege of hosting the PAC championship matches. HowevMcNulty er, our field was unplayable after a season of hard use and rough weather. So, we were forced to play at the Grove City high school football field. After those “home” championships, a group of generous donors pitched in to help us turf and light our soccer field. The new Don Lyle Field looks fantastic! The first game was played on Wednesday night under MCNULTY 5
Friday All Alumni Check-In - 3:30 to 6:30 pm., HAL Atrium Homecoming Dance - 8 p.m., Breen Student Union, HAL Courtyard
Saturday Don Lyle Soccer Field Dedication - 10 a.m., soccer field Homecoming Parade - 11 a.m., through campus, down Pine and Broad Streets GroveFest - 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Downtown Grove City Greek Village - Noon to 3 p.m., bottom of Rainbow Bridge Float Awards and Pre-Game Show - 1:15 p.m., Thorn Field Football game vs. Westminster College - 2 p.m.,Thorn Field
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Junior Peter Stauffer croons at Java Jam. Several student groups played at Tuesday’s Homecoming coffeehouse.
Homecoming Worship - 10 a.m., Harbison Chapel, message by The Rev. Bruce Boak ’69
A new face leads the Hopeman School of Science, Engineering and Mathematics: Dr. Richard Savage. Savage hopes to bring his years of experience to his work in order to improve both the STEM department and Grove City College. “We are blessed to have attracted a leader and innovator in Dr. Savage,” President Paul J. McNulty ’80 said. “His vision aligns perfectly with our strategic goals and objectives for STEM.” Along with introducing new degree programs, such as a nursing major, Savage has also been working closely with student recruitment and the admissions process to bring more students to campus in the coming years. Additionally, he hopes to set up an advisory board for the entire Hopeman School, instead of department specific advisement. “Having been in the industry, I’m a team kind of guy,” Savage said. “It’s not my vision that really needs to matter. It’s the vision that we, as a team amongst the faculty and administration, develop for the Hopeman School and for the College overall. Everybody has a part of that.” Before moving to Grove City, Savage served as the former dean of graduate education at California Polytechnic State University, where he had also been the chair of both the materials engineering and biomedical engineering departments. In addition, he had worked in various industrial companies, such as Nokia Bell Labs and IBM, before moving to Silicon Valley to start his own businesses. Having over 24 years of industrial experience under his belt, Savage was welcomed into the campus community rather quickly. “He was someone that I was excited about hiring, even while we were doing the search process,” Dr. Timothy Mohr, assistant dean of the Hopeman School and professor of electrical engineering, said. “Dr. Savage is a fresh voice.” Dr. Kristina Pazehoski ’01, interim assistant dean of the Hopeman School and professor of biology, agreed. “Working with Dr. Savage is great. He is very approachable and exceptionally knowledgeable,” she said. “I have already learned a lot from him in just one month. He brings a positive energy to our school.” Although Savage became comfortable working in California, he did not enjoy his time at CPSU anymore. “I had reached a point in SAVAGE 4