Patches: Summer 2011 by Harcum College

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W H Y C A R E E R E D U C AT I O N M AT T E R S N O W I A L U M N I S H A R E E N T R E P R E N E U R I A L S P I R I T REMEMBERING HENRY KLEIN

WE DID IT!

Harcum students, faculty, staff and friends thank all those who helped restore the Kevin D. Marlo Little Theatre. The College's official "thank you" party is covered on page 9.

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The Magazine for Alumni & Friends of Harcum College

SUMMER 2011

Suzanne Cotter Editor 610-526-6143 scotter@harcum.edu CONTRIBUTORS

features 10 Hitting the Ground Running: Why Students & Community Benefit from Career-Focused Education 12 The Entrepreneurial Spirit; Alumni Share Stories of Self-Made Success

Andy Back Director of Public Relations & Marketing 610-526-6027 aback@harcum.edu Susan Friedland Director of Foundations & Special Gifts 610-526-6002 sfriedland@harcum.edu Carol Greenwood Office of College Advancement 610-526-6060 cgreenwood@harcum.edu Sachiko Mallach Vice President of College Advancement 610-526-6005 smallach@harcum.edu

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President’s Message and Campus Highlights

Athletics

Spring ’11 Events: Commencement 2011 Golf Tournament Little Theatre Opening

Faculty/Staff Notes

Class Notes

Remembering Henry Klein

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Melissa Samango Director of Alumni Relations & Individual Giving 610-526-6196 msamango@harcum.edu Harry Saylor Associate Director of Annual Giving & Special Events 610-526-6074 hsaylor@harcum.edu Special Events Photography Kevin Nash of KSN Images DESIGN AcquireVisual.com ............................................ Comments, questions and opinions can be directed to: Office of College Advancement Bedford Hall 750 Montgomery Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 610.526.6060 or scotter@harcum.edu

on campus Dear Friends, As we round out an exciting academic year, I’m happy to report that our theme of Constant Improvement was carried through. We’ve made major strides in the areas of enrollment, academics, financial strength, campus facilities, and athletics—and we’re not finished yet! As you’ll read in this issue, the College is emphasizing its unique strengths as an institution providing distinct possibilities for our students. Not only do we applaud the many successes of our highly-skilled and motivated alumni, but we also recognize our graduates’ contributions to their local economies and communities. In these challenging economic times, providing opportunities for quality jobs in growth occupations within two years of education and training is a cost-effective way for students to build viable futures. Now more than ever, Harcum is relevant. Having said that, our focus at Harcum is to provide our students with more than just career preparation. The Little Theatre donor appreciation event kicked off our renewed commitment to arts and humanities initiatives on campus. What puts Harcum graduates a cut above the rest is that they’ll graduate with tangible exposure to the fine arts; it’s in keeping with our history and, more importantly, it’s the right thing to do. We aim to provide our students with an enriching college experience—including a balance of academics, arts, extracurricular opportunities and a strong support system.

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program received full accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). Accreditation was granted for seven years—the maximum amount for a new program, awarded only in cases of outstanding quality. ACOTE requested using Harcum’s written accreditation report as a resource for other program directors "as an example of excellent documentation.” Harcum’s OTA program is one of only two such programs in the Philadelphia region. The Histology Program received full accreditation by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Accreditation was granted for a full five years, one of the highest periods allowed for a program by NAACLS. Accreditation is a requirement for graduates to become certified as histotechnicians. Total enrollment during the Spring 2011 semester remained strong at 1,360 students. We welcomed 104 new students and housed about 185 students in our residence halls.

Genesis Rehab Services Genesis Rehab Services —a leader in the long-term care rehabilitation industry—gave two $5,000 scholarships to Harcum students this year. The scholarship committee, comprised of representatives from Genesis and Harcum, selected Michael Seal ’11 (Physical Therapy Assisting) and Joan Bini ’11 (Occupational Therapy Assisting) based on their academic merit.

We’re open through the summer so if you’re in the neighborhood, stop in and say hello. We’re always happy to welcome alumni and friends back to campus. Wishing you and your families a fun and safe summer,

Joan Bini

Jon Jay DeTemple, Ph.D. President

Michael Seal

Several generous gifts from Harcum’s Board of Trustees totaling $140,000 have kick-started the campaign. In addition, the 2011-2012 Harcum College capital budget includes $100,000 for library improvements. College leadership will be prioritizing and addressing the most immediate library needs while developing an effective fundraising strategy to complete the project. PRESIDENT JON JAY DETEMPLE (CENTER) SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM DIRECTOR JOANN THAMES (CENTER TOP)

Look for details on this developing project and ways to get involved coming soon. If you’d like more information, contact the Office of College Advancement at 610.526.6060.

Regional Articulation Agreement Signed for the Early Childhood Education Program - Arranged by the PA Office of Childhood Development & Early Learning and the Early Childhood Education Articulation Committee of Southeastern Pennsylvania, the signing was the culmination of four years of collaboration on a unique agreement between nine two-year and four-year institutions of higher education.

Foundations and Grants • The Nursing Program received grants from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Fund to distribute to students for scholarships: $36,020 from the Nursing Education Grant and $5,868 from the International Blue Cross Supplementary Fund. This is the final year of this Fund.

Project to Upgrade, Renovate and Enhance the Library The Harcum College Library is slated to receive much-needed renovations and technology upgrades to better meet the changing needs of our student body. The project will include the addition of group study areas for collaborative work, ADA compliant entrance and ramps, upgrades in furnishings including study and computer stations as well as several technology enhancements. The total cost of this project is estimated at just under $600,000.

• The Cohen Dental Center at Harcum College received a $90,000 grant from the Connelly Foundation and a $9,800 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh for renovations to the main clinic area.

A new 8-minute Harcum College promotional video (plus a bloopers video) was released this past year! If you haven’t seen the videos yet, you can watch both at Youtube.com/HarcumCollege.

Initiates Scholarship Program at Harcum In the 2011-12 academic year Genesis plans to increase their support to provide $20,000 in scholarships. “Genesis Rehab Services hopes that this financial support will be of great benefit to the students’ professional development and future career goals,” said Diane Durham, MS, OTR, Senior Director of Education/Staff Development at Genesis. “We value students and hope to expose them to the real specialty of working with clients in our clinical environments.” “Our relationship with Genesis began in 2009 when they donated a fold-out mat table to Harcum’s occupational therapy assistant program,” explained President Dr. Jon Jay DeTemple. “It is evolving into a mutually

beneficial workforce development partnership. Harcum provides training and education and Genesis provides scholarship support and employment opportunities.” Corporate leaders from Genesis have also become trusted advisors to the College, as Durham has recently joined Harcum’s Occupational Therapy Assisting advisory board. In addition, Genesis president and nationally-recognized healthcare leader Dan Hirschfeld, became a member of the Harcum Board of Trustees in October 2010. He currently serves on the Development and Academic Affairs committees

Celebrating a year of acadmic partnerships, students, faculty and members of Genesis Healthcare staff gathered at the Genesis Headquarters in Kennett Square, Pa. In attendance were (top, from left to right) Michael Seal; Ellen Rosenberg, Academic Fieldwork Coordinator; Kerstin Potter, OTA Program Director; (bottom, from left to right) Gary Pezzano, VP of Clinical Operations, Genesis Rehab Services; Jacki Kopack, PTA Program Director; Joan Bini; Melissa Samango, Director of Alumni Relations; and Dan Hirschfeld, President of Genesis Rehab Services.

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talking sports Making Headlines: Former Harcum Basketball Star plays for NCAA DI National Champion UConn Huskies PHOTO BY MOLLY RILEY, REUTERS. APPEARED IN NEW YORK TIMES

Kelly. Though busy meeting with recruiters from professional Charles Okwandu ’08 recently teams, he took time out to reflect on his experiences since travelearned his place in college basketball ing more than 5,300 miles from his home and family. He hasn’t history as the center for the UConn been back to Nigeria since he left in 2007. Huskies, who beat Indiana’s Butler “I had to find a mentor,” Charles said about struggling with Bulldogs in the NCAA tournament’s homesickness during his first semester at Harcum. He eventually championship game in April during found a mentor in Drew Kelly. “You do get a little depressed. I the Final Four. “It’s a really big feeling,” said Charles went to [Coach Kelly]’s house a lot, and they’re like family…” When asked about Harcum’s impact on his success, Charles about stepping onto the court at that credits Coach Kelly a lot. “Coach was really helpful, and somemomentous game. During his 16 mintimes tough. Sometimes coaches have to be tough—like a fatherutes of play, he supported the win with figure—so he pushes us. But that’s a good thing.” four points, one rebound, one block Charles now knows the value of his Harcum experience went and two steals. “Being there is every beyond the classroom or the basketball court. “During that time college basketball player’s dream.” I learned from my mentors and my mistakes,” he said. “I strug“It’s great to see one of our former gled a lot, but I also learned how to overcome that struggling. student-athletes in the national spotI learned how to be a man.” light,” said Harcum Coach Drew Kelly. Coming to the U.S. for an opportunity to make a name for “Charles has come a long way in four years. His time at Harcum himself, Charles says the provided a good foundation for that success." initial move from a small Charles grew up in Nigeria and came to Bryn “Coach was really helpful, and school like Harcum to Mawr in 2007. After a year and a half at Harcum, sometimes tough. Sometimes UConn—with a student having demonstrated strong skills on the court and body totaling 30,000 and a earning a solid academic record, he was admitted to coaches have to be tough— membership in the Big East the University of Connecticut (UConn) with a like a father-figure—so he Conference in basketball— chance to play NCAA Division I college basketball. Charles graduated from UConn in May with a bachepushes us. But that’s a good thing.” proved very challenging. “It was very different,” he said, lor’s degree in political science. “the demand was different and it was a big change, but good.” Now that he’s won a national championship, his sights for the In the midst of all his recent success at UConn, Charles still upcoming years are set high: “I have the same dream every bastakes great joy from being part of a team. “I love [basketball] ketball player has—to go to the NBA.” He said that if he doesn’t because of the people it brings around you,” he said. “Both the make it right away, he’ll find other opportunities to play but he good and bad experiences help you to grow. I like to travel, too, won’t ever give up. and I really like the love I feel from the fans.” Still riding high after an exhilarating season, Charles came – Suzanne Cotter back to Harcum in June to visit former coach and mentor Drew

Track & Field Pulls in First at #8 For the first time in Track & Field history, Harcum earned an overall record of 36 points and a national ranking at 8th place this season—all while competing as the only two-year College in attendance at many meets. The season started at Kutztown University where freshmen Devaughn Swain and Morlai Bangura placed high in the 55 Meter Dash. Harcum traveled to Bucknell University, Widener University and Ursinus College for a series

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of multi-day meets during which freshmen Tyrone Clayton debuted his strengths in the 60 Meter Dash, sophomore Kemmel Wright upheld his record in sprints, and Quentin Walker placed strong in the High Jump. At the final Dickinson Ducharme Invite, Wright placed first in the 55 Meter Dash and Walker placed first in the High Jump. Additional high scores from Clayton, Swain and Bangura pushed Harcum into 8th place out of 20 teams.

Come out to support the Bears! 2011-2012 Women’s Basketball Schedule

Lady Bears Rank #8 in the Nation During an exciting season for Women’s Basketball at Harcum, The Lady Bears earned record-breaking regional and district titles as well as an invitation to the national quarterfinals in East Peoria, Illinois. Sophomores Sironda Chambers and Ana Cruz led Harcum to a victory over Lackawanna College in late February, capturing the team’s second consecutive NJCAA Region 19 title and the third region title in school history. Both women surpassed 1,000 career points during these games becoming the first Lady Bears to ever reach this milestone. Harcum, the 8th ranked Region 19 champions, later won a pair of games in mid March against Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) and Region 15 champion Monroe College to capture the NJCAA District N Championship. During March Madness—and for the first time in school history—the Lady Bears advanced to the NJCAA Division II National Tournament and took the spot as one of 16 junior colleges from around the nation. The team battled into the quarterfinals and eventually made it to the Elite Eight, and Sironda Chambers earned a spot on the 2011 All Tournament Team. The Lady Bears finished with a strong 29-3 record.

Men’s Basketball Season Recap: Bears Dominate Region 19 Opponents The Bears wrapped up their 6th straight 20-win season in late February with an impressive 22-7 record and a 9-0 record against their Region 19 (NJ, PA, DE) opponents. Harcum won 30 consecutive games against the Region 19 teams, putting their regional record at 80-4 since the start of the 2006-07 season. Other impressive accolades this year were received by freshman guard Sandy Burgos, who set a new single-season school record for three-point field goals. Burgos now had 90 on the season, surpassing the previous record of 79 set by Antonio Bumpus last year.

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Harford @ LSU-Eunice Tournament @ LSU-Eunice Tournament @ LSU-Eunice Tournament @ Mercer Burlington USMAPS @ Morris Delaware Tech-Stanton @ Salem @ Lackawanna Manor @ Raritan Valley @ Essex Union Monroe Salem @ Manor Raritan Valley @ Union @ Burlington Essex Mercer Lackawanna @ Delaware Tech-Stanton Morris Cecil

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OMGC Eunice, LA Eunice, LA Eunice, LA West Windsor, NJ OMGC OMGC Randolph, NJ OMGC Carney’s Point, NJ Scranton, PA OMGC Somerville, NJ Newark, NJ OMGC OMGC OMGC Jenkintown, PA OMGC Cranford, NJ Pemberton, NJ OMGC OMGC OMGC Stanton, DE OMGC OMGC

2011-2012 Men’s Basketball Schedule 10/29 11/1 11/4 11/5 11/11 11/12 11/19 11/22 11/29 12/3 12/4 12/6 12/8 12/10 12/11 12/17 1/9 1/14 1/17 1/19 1/21 1/26 1/28 1/31 2/2 2/4 2/7 2/11 2/16 2/23 2/25 3/3 3/4

Alvernia (scrimmage) Harford Monroe Tournament Monroe Tournament vs. Brunswick @ CFCC @ Cape Fear @ Mercer Burlington USMAPS Monroe Tournament Monroe Tournament Delaware Tech-Stanton @ Salem @ Frederick Tournament @ Frederick Tournament @ Raritan Valley Frederick Westchester @ Globe @ Manor ASA Monroe Essex Williamson Trade Globe Westchester Lackawanna Morris @ Monroe @ASA Sullivan Region 15 Tournament Region 15 Tournament

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*OMGC – Home games are held at the OMGC Gym on the corner of Pennswood Road and Lancaster Avenue

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harcum events Commencement 2011 Harcum’s 95th Commencement ceremony, held at the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church on May 14, brought family and friends to campus in recognition of the Class of 2011. Over 250 students received diplomas during the ceremony, led by Dr. Jon Jay DeTemple; several members of the Board of Trustees; Dr. George Thornton, Dean of Student Life; Julia Ingersoll, Vice-President of Academic Affairs; Astrida Kahley, Student Government Association President; and guest speaker, Congressman Chaka Fattah. President Jon Jay DeTemple conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters upon Congressman Chaka Fattah, who reminded students of the importance of savoring milestones, seeking opportunity, and maintaining a “thirst for knowledge.” Awards were presented to this year’s student and faculty recipients, and after the official conferring of degrees Susan Zises Green ’64 welcomed all graduates to the Alumni Association. New graduates and guests recessed to enjoy a lively celebration on Harcum’s Academic Center Lawn.

See additional Commencement photos on myHarcum.com.

Graduates file into the ceremony to greet cheering family and friends.

Vice-President for Academic Affairs Julia Ingersoll (right) announces this year’s Lindback Award recipient Kathy Koar (left) of Harcum’s Veterinary Technology program. “She has been an active and enthusiastic faculty member,” says Ingersoll, “and a dedicated supporter of her profession and the College. She provides her students with leadership, advice, encouragement and humor.”

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Congressman Chaka Fattah, this year’s Commencement speaker, delivers a well-received message to the graduating class. “Life is about choices and chances,” he said, “and this is one of the milestones of your life. We should all have a thirst for knowledge that can’t be easily quenched.”

Pride-filled students watch on and await the conferring of degrees.

Dean of Student Life Dr. George Thornton presents this year’s Student Leadership Award to Business Administration graduate and “R.A. of the Year” award recipient Marquisa Howard ’11. She was chosen for her demonstration of outstanding leadership, service and contribution to the Harcum community.

The Harcum Award, given to the student who most promotes the ideals of the college, is received by Raheem Shaw ’11—Early Childhood Education graduate, Admissions Ambassador, and President of Harcum’s local chapter of the Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children.

Trustee Alex Klein presents this year’s Phillip Klein Award to Dental faculty member Jan Greenlee. “[Greenlee] is known for her commitment to Harcum and her creative and challenging teaching methods,” says Klein. “With over twenty years of teaching experience, she consistently encourages and motivates students, and provides them with many opportunities to express their talents and interests.”

The President’s Award for the best all-round student in the graduating class in both academic and co-curricular achievement is presented to Business Administration graduate Brittany Clark ’11. Brittany was an active member of the Student Government, a “Who’s Who among College Students” award recipient, a member of this year’s nationally-ranked Lady Bears Basketball team, and a recipient of the 2011 NJCAA Award for Superior Academic Achievement.

Trustee Beatrice Blackman ’55 recognizes this year’s Academic Excellence Award recipient Elizabeth Barr ’11, a Fashion Design graduate and member of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society who maintained a 4.0 grade point average during her entire Harcum career.

Student Government Association President Astrida Kahley ’11 describes the pride she feels for her fellow classmates—congratulating all soon-to-be graduates for their well-deserved success.

Led by mace bearer Ray Rogers, Program Director for Business Administration, the Class of 2011 begins their procession across Montgomery Avenue and into the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church.

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Bert McKay of First Trust Bank sizes up his shot

Golfers take a shot at the putting contest

The Marlo family and volunteers keep watch of the game at the 4th hole gazebo

The Annual Kevin D. Marlo Golf Classic Raises a Record $48,000 for Scholarships The resounding success of the 11th Annual Kevin D. Marlo Golf Classic will allow Harcum to provide more scholarships for students in the allied health sciences for the 2011-12 academic year. This event has grown into our largest annual fundraising event. The Tustin Group, together with more than 30 sponsors and contributors, helped to make this a record-breaking year. For the first time, an online auction was added to allow non-golfers to also support Harcum students… and to buy cool stuff, too— trips, memberships, and restaurant certificates. About 65 golfers enjoyed a fun-filled day at Llanerch Country Club in Havertown, PA starting with a luncheon and putting contest followed by a round of golf. The day concluded with dinner and prizes and the exciting, down to the wire close of the online auction. See more Golf Tournament information and additional event photos at MyHarcum.com

Foursomes head out at the start of the tournament

(from left to right) Dr. Barry Cohen, Harcum VP Finance & Operations; John Darr; Pat Moser; Kurt Lund; Dennis Marlo, Chairman of the Board of Trustees; Karen Marlo; Christine Marlo ’00; and Jennifer Triemstra

Student volunteers (from left to right) Brittany Clarke, Emily Lawry Thompson, Luteisha Shelton, Malasia Clarke, and Jessica DeShields pitch in during the event

SAVE THE DATE: May 21, 2012 at Rolling Green Country Club in Springfield, PA

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(from left to right) John Cipollone, Harcum Trustee Denis Boyle, and Mike McNamara

Merrie Forstein ’63 reminisces over photos from past Little Theatre events

(from left to right) Mary Harcum ’81; Terri Groody, Director of Professional Studies, and Heidi Techner, Interior Design Program Director

Donor Appreciation at the Kevin D. Marlo Little Theatre Donors to the Little Theatre Campaign were invited on May 20, 2011 to enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in a Harcum space that, only a year ago, was just a vision on an architect’s blueprint. President DeTemple, trustee Ted Rosen and the Marlo family expressed thanks to the attendees whose contributions guaranteed the success of the restoration. A ribbon cutting on March 2 officially opened The Little Theatre, and campus events were immediately booked: the Dental Hygiene Program’s pinning and awards ceremony, the Interior Design Program’s portfolio show, the Fashion Show reception, the Neurodiagnostic Technology Program’s pinning ceremony and a Medley Music School recital. The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce also used the space in May for an orientation event. “This simple, welcoming space, punctuated by its signature seven arched windows, has renewed the legacy of the arts that is a Harcum tradition,” remarked Heidi Techner, Interior Design Program Director. Heidi graciously lent her talents to the planning of the design details, finishes and furnishings for the theatre. Bringing arts events to campus will be the job of Laurie Plaza, newly hired Little Theatre Coordinator. “For the first year, I plan to bring events to campus to promote the theatre, such as dance groups and small bands,” said Laurie. “Café, poetry nights and other art related events are also planned. By next year, I hope to be able to have Harcum students using the theatre to showcase their own individual talents.” It was little more than a year ago when an annual fund appeal challenged Harcum alumni, faculty, staff and friends to contribute $100,000 by the end of the fiscal year to be eligible for a matching gift in order to fund renovation. In a few short weeks, the Harcum family rallied, the goal was exceeded, and construction began in the fall of 2010. “This is a special day at Harcum,” Dr. DeTemple said. “Now our students have the theatre to use for a multitude of purposes, across all academic areas.”

Bobbi Wolf (center) of the Wolf Performing Arts Center is recognized by the crowd for her early consulting contributions to the Little Theatre project

Chairman of the Board of Trustees Dennis Marlo speaks of the joy he feels meeting aspiring actors. Through his son Kevin’s memorial, Dennis hopes the Little Theatre will offer students and community members an opportunity to recognize and share their own talents

The Marlo family: (from left to right) Jennifer Triemstra, NAB member Christine Marlo ’00, Karen Marlo, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees Dennis Marlo

The newly-renovated Little Theatre awaits donors and guests at the start of the Donor Appreciation reception

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llied-health professionals, business leaders, human servProgram Director for Interior Design Heidi Techner often sees ice agents, youth educators, designers; Harcum students her graduates use design expertise to help enliven local spaces. run the gamut where relevant post-grad specialty is “They spend so much time getting out into the community as stuconcerned. dents through volunteer work, class assignments and special projEvery year, these graduates populate a variety of indus- ects,” she says, “that they often end up moving on to jobs with tries with specific talents in tow—talents which often produce firms and small businesses in this area. They see they can have an direct and measurable contributions to community life. They impact right in their own back yard and they want to follow those work at hospitals, small medical practices, schools, local business- opportunities.” es, and other service and care facilities, and they often know the Location is key for many of these students, as after completion ropes of the job as soon as they start their first day of work. of the program an overwhelming number of Harcum graduates Given the state of the current job market—as well as our servmove on to jobs located not too far from home—or from the ice-oriented economy’s shifting workforce needs—it’s become places in which they spent time as students. clear that students and job-seekers alike are searching for those “Many of our students actually stay in Pennsylvania,” says applicable skills. Prospective students want to know their instituDossie Cavalucci ’80 ’93, Program Director for Dental Assisting & tion can provide the kind of fresh, in demand education that will Expanded Functions Dental Assisting (EFDA). “Usually they find give them a head start at those first post-graduate jobs. jobs in the Philadelphia and Lancaster areas, and are working as So does a career-focused curriculum matter more now than full-time EFDAs in small practices in these towns.” ever before? “A lot of our grads are working in the Main Line Health sys“I think many students have been burned by the recession,” tem and around town,” says Beth Gibbs, Program Director for says Dan Hirschfeld, member of Harcum’s Board of Trustees and Radiologic Technology. “And about 40% go on to more educaPresident of Genesis Rehab Services in Kennett Square, PA—a tion—mainly at Thomas Jefferson University and the University of nationally-recognized leader in the long-term care rehabilitation Pennsylvania—for either their B.S. or an additional modality like industry. “Students are savvier consumers when it comes to select- C.T., MRI...” ing programs of study… there’s a level of security knowing they The opportunity for fluid, uncomplicated transition into postcan immediately put into practice what graduate education is another draw for they’ve learned as a student. They litertoday’s students who often seek fur“When you go to the hospital, or to ally want to hit the ground running.” ther certification or degrees only the dentist, or even to a childcare Because career-focused institutions offered at larger institutions. like Harcum need to work within the “Our articulation agreements facility or a small business in your “here and now” of the local economy, become really helpful for a lot of grads community, Harcum grads are there who want to move on,” says Graham programs always reflect market needs and stay ahead of the curve. “Our Harcum’s Director of Career working with you directly. They help Bottrell, unique charter allows us the flexibility and Transfer Services. “Not only will to add new programs as we see fit,” these agreements allow a smooth tranlocal economies to flourish, and says President Jon Jay DeTemple. sition to the next College—as a vast they’re an important part of their “We’re private, so we’re able to bend to majority of credits will transfer—but the needs of the market in ways that some of these students even find work neighbors’ lives.” other career institutions can’t. Our stuin offices that offer tuition reimbursedents benefit in the end when they find good employment.” ment if they return to school for extra credentials. These situaAside from a direct advantage to students, the local communitions are win-win: students are better educated without too much ty also has a lot to gain from the career education taking place in extra cost, and employers have better-qualified employees.” the classrooms of nearby colleges. In the end—and despite recent uncertainty surrounding job “The industries where Harcum grads tend to work are staples security and the ever-evolving intricacies of occupation growth— in our community,” says Ted Rosen, current Trustee, President of one thing can be guaranteed: career education will always be cerExpert Business Development, and nationally-recognized sales tain to go where the jobs are. and technology integration expert. “When you go to the hospital, “We know that the industry is growing,” says Hirschfeld about or to the dentist, or even to a childcare facility or a small business the developing field of health care, “and there is a shortage of in your community, Harcum grads are there working with you qualified health care professionals right now. This translates into directly. They help local economies to flourish, and they’re an excellent job prospects in the foreseeable future for those who are important part of their neighbors’ lives.” trained and skilled.” “[Harcum]’s location in a major metropolitan area gives stu“Business is always changing and evolving,” adds Rosen. “But dents access to top-notch clinical and practicum experiences,” staying current, staying fresh, earning useable skills and always continues Hirschfeld. “Because these students are well-known and looking ahead for growth opportunities, that’s what will always well-regarded in the community, the impact of their education is put career-focused students ahead of the competition.” really felt within Philadelphia and beyond.”

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The Entrepreneurial Spirit BY SUZANNE COTTER

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GO-GETTING ALUMNI CONNECT THROUGH FOCUS, PASSION, AND THE CREATION OF SELF-MADE LIVES

As Karin (Berger) Walden ’89 strolls around the lush green grounds of her Maryland-based business, Walden Line Farm, LLC., she remembers the hard work it took to literally build her facility from the ground up. “The only things on the property were the house and the garage,” she explains, waving an arm across the scenic estate. “We built the barn, the fencing— pretty much everything else on the property. We started with only a few dogs and it just exploded from there.” Almost 20 years later, Karin now spends busy days boarding, breeding, showing and grooming dozens of animals at her bustling facility, where miniature horses, ponies, miniature schnauzers, cats, bunnies and even a few peafowl live like part of the family at the Walden home. “This is truly a labor of love,” she says with a wide smile. “And it’s become my life.” Karin’s story speaks to a familiar path chosen by many in

Harcum’s alumni community—one where graduates build selfmade lives while avidly pursuing niche interests and specialized passions grounded in their personalities and backgrounds. Their education is often cited as a source of their drive to succeed. “Harcum is the kind of place that attracts students who don’t want to follow the traditional four-year route,” says Director of Alumni Relations Melissa Samango. “Most of our students already have specific career goals in mind when they come to us. When I step back to take a look at our alumni, it’s easy to see why so many have their own businesses or projects—our students are independent from the start.” Jeanne Lawler-Frank ’82 certainly reflects this trend. “From the time I started at Harcum, I decided I was going into retail merchandising,” she says. “I didn’t know what I was going to do with it yet—I thought I might end up in clothing—but I explored a lot of different options while I was a student.” Gaining experience through part-time jobs and learning from industry-savvy professors, Lawler-Frank graduated with the drive to use her degree for something bigger. During the first few years spent post-graduation, LawlerFrank worked for a department store in Allentown and kept her eyes open for inspiring opportunities. “The economy wasn’t in great shape in 1982,” she says. “I felt lucky to even graduate with a job.” Her introduction to wholesale timepieces came in 1986 when she landed a job as a watch buyer at the newly-launched QVC. She worked for a senior vice president who knew the business well and recognized it as a growth opportunity. The new mentor recruited Lawler-Frank—a “rookie buyer”—to help out with the startup of his own New Yorkbased timepiece business. Soon, Lawler-Frank felt the itch to launch a start-up business of her own, and Options in Time, Inc. was established less than 10 years later.

Karin (Berger) Walden ’89 WALDEN LINE FARM

It took years for Karin (Berger) Walden ’89 to build Walden Line Farm, Inc—a Frederick, Maryland business that combines her long-time interests as a caregiver and animal lover. Now a thriving operation selling and breeding animals, her facility houses over thirty animals: twelve horses—including two ponies and seven miniature horses—three barn cats, five chickens, five peafowl, and seven dwarf bunnies—four American fuzzy lops and three Jersey woolies. After years of exploring jobs in animal care, camp counseling, private tutoring, and teaching in Baltimore’s public and private schools, Karin feels she’s achieved a lot. “When I graduated from Harcum, my classmates gave me the ‘most likely to succeed award,’ which was nice. I really feel like I’m succeeding.”

www.waldenlinefarm.com

Wendy Williams Hartman ’88 started Williams & Co Fine Jewelry in the basement of her parents’ house in 1989. With early help from dedicated mentors and family—including her father, who also owns a small business—Williams & Co. has been steadily serving the Worcester, PA community for over twenty years. “It’s a happy business,” says Williams, “most of the time people come to me for engagement rings or pieces for a special occasion. I just love the excitement. I love hearing people say I helped them find exactly what they were looking for.”

www.williamsandco.net

Wendy Williams Hartman ’88 WILLIAMS & CO FINE JEWELRY

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“I knew about the hours and time it would take to get [Options in Time] off the ground,” says Lawler-Frank, “but the idea to run my own shop never went away.” Fellow retail merchandising alumna Wendy WilliamsHartman ’88 also had entrepreneurial goals in mind at the start of her education. “My father always had his own business,” she says, “and I knew eventually down the road I’d have my own, too.” At only 20 years of age and armed with a Harcum degree, Williams-Hartman set out to create the life she’d envisioned as a freshman. A week after graduation, she left for the Gemological Institute of America with plans to start her own jewelry business. When she returned home, she drained her savings account to set up shop at home.

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The fact that [Harcum] brought companies to

campus to interview the graduating class was a big help,” said Lawler-Frank. “The interviewing process can be intimidating for a 20 year-old, but I was completely different when I graduated. A lot of it had to do with the career-focused environment.

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“I started with a cover letter which I sent out to friends and area businesses.” says Williams-Hartman about the launch of her store and her mission to make contacts throughout her Worcester, PA community. She also worked part-time under family friends and mentors Martin Taylor, a manufacturing jeweler, and Edward Regan, a purveyor of antique jewelry. “I was very fortunate. Antique and estate jewelry is one of those family business-type fields, so I had lots of help in the beginning.” With the support of her mentors as well as her parents,

Williams-Hartman started Williams & Co. Fine Jewelry in a nearby shopping center with the small inventory she’d been collecting at home. “They were great role models,” she says about her parents. “They offered guidance, built my selfesteem, and gave me independence.” Unlike Lawler-Frank and Williams-Hartman, some selfstarting alumni end up following less linear paths. “It’s not uncommon for recent graduates to explore a bit before they discover dream careers,” says Director of Career and Transfer Services Graham Bottrel. “Harcum students in particular are very focused, but the jobs and lives they have right after graduation sometimes lead to other opportunities— things they might never have considered as undergraduates.” In the spirit of that unexpected discovery, Heather Rodale

’72, Elementary Education graduate and current Harcum trustee, launched her non-profit website much later in life. “I did not intend to start a business or a not-for-profit organization,” says Rodale. “But after I was diagnosed and treated for

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an intermediate stage of melanoma, I felt stuck not knowing whether I should work on my bucket list or go back to work.” Rodale had been working in Human Resources and organizing training and development for employees in her family’s publishing company, Rodale, Inc. “I did a lot of soul searching and realized that I wanted to make changes. I wanted to do work that was creative. If my life was shorter than expected, I wanted my children to know me as a person, not just a mom.” She took art classes, attended shows and concerts, and traveled to places she had never seen before in an effort to keep her mind and body active. “All this inspired me,” she says. “I began to heal from cancer in ways I hadn’t expected.” In 2006, Rodale founded “Healing Through The Arts”, a web resource center dedicated to inspiring and informing others who have been diagnosed with a chronic condition like cancer, and for whom surviving and regaining a quality of life requires a big change. “Healing Through The Arts is a passion for me,” Rodale says. “It has helped me to live a fuller, happier life.” Much like Rodale, Karin Walden’s journey to forming Walden Line Farm also involved several stops along the way. She studied equine science at Harcum—eventually earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Delaware and Goucher College—but her early career was dedicated to childcare. “I needed a break from animal care,” she says. “[Child care] can be a very high-stress field, but I needed that time away.” Walden worked as an educator, counselor and tutor for young children before finding her way back to animal care again in 1992. “I started doing private dog grooming at my new home in Maryland—just on the side—and it took off. It was the spark for the entire business.” Julia Ingersoll, Vice President for Academic Affairs, believes Harcum’s curriculum offers an exceptional advantage to students studying these types of specialized industries. “Our goal is to make sure students are prepared. They’re learning from field experts and putting knowledge to practice with a practicum in local industry. We want to make sure they really know their discipline—enough to move on and feel confident about what they can offer.” What’s most often necessary for aspiring self-starters, suggests Rodale, is a desire to transform one’s experiences. “In high school, I got average grades but I struggled in certain areas. I knew I was an nontraditional student who could be motivated with the right caring and patient teachers, and I felt really lucky that a school like Harcum accepted me.” Upon starting her Harcum education, Rodale took the initiative: “I found that if I had a positive attitude, teachers worked harder to help me. I came in shy, and left with confidence and the desire for leadership.” Both Williams-Hartman and Lawler-Frank stress the importance of seeking out early skill-building opportunities; “The fact that [Harcum] brought companies to campus to interview

the graduating class was a big help,” said Lawler-Frank. “The interviewing process can be intimidating for a 20 year-old, but I was completely different when I graduated. A lot of it had to do with the career-focused environment.” “I participated in the co-op program,” says WilliamsHartman. “That was a nice way to get into my field. I think with that kind of opportunity on your hands, you’re going to work that much harder. I certainly did.” Once they’re settled, many business-owning graduates see certain advantages to a self-sufficient lifestyle—including accommodating scheduling and family flexibility. “For me, having the ability to spend time with my husband and children is really important,” said Lawler-Frank. “I wanted to be able to raise my daughter,” says Walden on the choice parents sometimes make between work and family. “I didn’t want to have to put her in daycare. So I decided I was just going to have to start my own business so I could be at home.” While field leadership requires hard work, long hours and considerable up-front risk, these entrepreneurial alumnae say that, at the end of the day, it’s all worth it. “There are days when it stinks,” Lawler-Frank says. “But it’s

worth it. I got a lot of satisfaction out of being competitive and getting out of my comfort zone.” “There are advantages and disadvantages,” says WilliamsHartman. “You take it home with you every single night—this is your baby, really, and it’s a big responsibility. But I wouldn’t trade it.” When asked if they’d recommend small-business ownership to fellow alumni, soon-to-be graduates, or even those looking to launch a second career, the alumnae answered “yes” unanimously and enthusiastically—under a few key conditions. “You have to be committed to work hard. And patience, patience, patience! Rome was not built in a day,” said Williams-Hartman. “You have to find something you have a passion for,” says Lawler-Frank, “because you’re going to spend a lot of time with it. It’s not glamorous at first—you have to work hard and work often—but once you have an idea, you just keep moving forward.” Echoing the sentiments of her fellow passion-filled graduates, Walden emphasized her constant inclination to seize what energizes her. “If I lived in [Bryn Mawr] and was thinking of a second career, I would go back to Harcum for a Vet Tech degree. I’m always looking beyond now—to what I can do in the future.” At age 18, Walden admits that—though she loved working with animals—she wasn’t sure where she’d end up. “I remember my Dad always asking what I’d do when I graduated, and I always tell my daughter to do something she’s going to love— that’s what I did. I am doing what I love and I love what I do. I’m seriously living my dream.”

Jeanne Lawler-Frank ’82 OPTIONS IN TIME

Jeanne Lawler-Frank ’82 has come a long way from the early days of running her Bridgeport, PA business, Options in Time, Inc., out of her sister’s old bedroom. Now approaching almost 15 years in operation, Lawler-Frank and her team custom-design unique wholesale timepieces for clients across the country, most of which are sold on television and through direct markets like HSN and QVC. “I always wanted to start my own company. Through my experience as a watch buyer at QVC, I felt I could focus a business on items that would sell successfully on television.” says Lawler-Frank. “Now I get up every day and go to a job that I love. I tell the people that work for me – especially the recent college graduates – that they should find something they can be passionate about.”

www.optionsintime.com Harcum graduate and current Harcum Board of Trustees member Heather Rodale’s non-profit resource center “Healing Through the Arts” was sparked from challenging life circumstances. After being diagnosed with melanoma—and witnessing others pass from the illness—Rodale was worried about her long-term survival. In an effort to heal and connect to others in a similar situation, she developed her informational website to serve as a resource for individuals, caregivers and families suffering illness, loss and pain. The site offers pathways for living with chronic illnesses and using the arts to create a harmonious relationship between body and mind. “I love helping others as I help myself,” says Rodale. “Doing work that makes a difference is the best part of what I do.”

www.htta.org

Heather Rodale ’72 HEALING THROUGH THE ARTS

faculty & staff notes Greetings from the Harcum College Alumni Office! Since joining Harcum’s Advancement team in October 2010 as the Director of Alumni Relations and Individual Giving, I have had the opportunity to meet and work with some outstanding alumni, students and colleagues. I am thrilled to have this opportunity to share my experience and to learn from so many talented and dedicated people as we advance the mission of Harcum College. In my 15 years of experience in higher education, I have never met so many students with such clearly defined career paths and personal goals. They are driven and open to taking advantage of every opportunity. As a professional it is fulfilling to work to provide them the resources they need to succeed. Harcum has certainly gone though many changes since its founding in 1915 and continues to evolve to meet the needs of today’s students. In the current economic environment, Harcum’s mission is more relevant than ever. We live up to our tagline as “The College of Possibilities” by offering students unique degree programs that open doors to higher levels of education and fulfilling careers in growth occupations. After just two years, students are prepared to face a world of possibilities armed with knowledge and skills to build dynamic futures. I encourage you to stay actively engaged with Harcum. We have many opportunities for you as an alum to get involved and give back to the college where your journey began. In addition we have many services that you can take advantage of. I hope you are able to join us for Homecoming on October 22nd. It will be a fun day for the whole family and a great chance to see how Harcum has grown. I also encourage you to stop by campus for a visit whenever it fits into your schedule. You are always welcome in Bedford Hall and I would love the opportunity to meet you and to hear about your Harcum experience. Also feel free to contact me at 610.526.6196 or msamango@Harcum.edu. I look forward to meeting you! Regards,

Melissa Samango Director of Alumni Relations and Individual Giving 16

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Mike Buongiorno, Harcum Trustee and Main Line Health CFO, was recognized as one of region’s top CFOs in the April issue of Philadelphia’s SmartCEO Magazine.

Beth McMichael

Sheryl Bullit

Sheryl Bullitt, Program Director for Law & Justice, joined Harcum’s staff in November of 2010, and is responsible for strengthening the College’s Law & Justice program. Experienced in both institutional development and law, Sheryl was previously employed in various positions in schools, cultural centers and legal offices throughout the Philadelphia area.

Beth McMichael, Admissions Counselor, returned to Harcum this past November after serving as a part of Harcum’s Admissions staff from 2002-2007. During her threeyear hiatus, Beth worked in both the Graduate Admissions Office and the Office for Institutional Research at Drexel University. She will reach out to high school guidance counselors and students promoting education opportunities at Harcum.

Peter Zuber

Dr. Barry Cohen

Dr. Barry Cohen, Vice President of Finance and Operations, recently joined Harcum’s Business Office staff. Barry’s extensive background includes budgeting and financial modeling as well as institutional turnaround and motivational goalsetting in education-related settings.

Pete Zuber, MS, P.T., Instructor for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program, joined Harcum to teach full-time in January of 2011. Pete has more than 30 years of experience in the physical therapy field that includes working in pediatrics as a clinical director and running his own physical therapy practice.

Kerstin Potter to Retire from Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Anders Back

Anders Back, Director of Public Relations and Marketing, has been elected to the board of directors of CUPRAP, the Association of Communicators in Education. CUPRAP is a statewide association of 400 higher education communications professionals, representing over 100 universities, colleges and schools in Pennsylvania and neighboring states. As a board member, he will represent private institutions of higher education.

Nicola Difronzo-Heitzer

Dr. Nicola DiFronzo-Heitzer, Dean of Admissions, presented at the Middle States Association of Collegiate Registrars and Officers of Admission (MSACROA) conference held in Hershey, PA this past December. The seminar entitled, "How to Make Your Small Office a Sweet Success," was co-presented with three colleagues from area colleges and focused on smalloffice issues concerning limited technology, staff, and budget.

After more than 15 years of service to Harcum mended that the College, Associate Professor Kerstin Potter—who College restart the proserved in many capacities including her time as a gram. In 2010 her profaculty member and program director for both posal for reviving OTA Harcum’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) was approved by the and Early Childhood Education programs— Board and she became Program Director once retired from the faculty at Harcum effective July more. She was instrumental in establishing a 1, 2011. strong corporate partnership with Genesis Rehab Potter will continue to work through 2011 as Services, one of the nation’s largest physical rehaCoordinator of the International Exchange, work- bilitation providers. Genesis now provides ing with Harcum’s German exchange students $20,000 in scholarships to deserving Harcum and increasing the number of students from students and career opportunities for graduates of Harcum who participate. She will also work as an both the OTA and PTA (Physical Therapy instructor teaching a course in Intercultural Assisting) programs. Dan Hirshfeld, President of Communications and as a consultant/resource Genesis Rehab now serves on the Harcum Board person to assist the new OTA of Trustees. “The biggest thing program director, Michael Gerg. In 2011, under Potter’s leadership, Potter, a multi-talented teacher, I see at Harcum Harcum’s OTA Program received a administrator, musician and artist, full seven-year accreditation by the today is that the Accreditation Council for spent her early years exploring the world as the child of a military College is more Occupational Therapy Education family. Her mother, Wiltrud firmly embedded (ACOTE), the maximum amount for Preibisch, left Germany in 1937 as a new program, awarded only in in the community, cases of outstanding quality. ACOTE the Nazis rose to power. Her father, George Potter, was a teacher in This has allowed requested using Harcum’s written Japan when World War II began accreditation report as a resource for a remarkable and was interned by the Japanese. other program directors “as an examamount of Released after a year as part of a ple of excellent documentation.” prisoner exchange, he returned to Kirsten is not only a talented growth.” Japan with the U.S. occupation teacher and administrator, she is an forces as an interpreter, along with his wife-to-be. accomplished musician with expertise in music They married in 1946, and Kerstin was born the and dance from the Middle Ages to the following year, earning her the distinction of Renaissance. She attributes her love of music to being the first American citizen to be born in her parents, who started her practicing the Japan after the end of the war. recorder in first grade. Potter plays many instruAfter earning her education degree at the ments including Recorder, Krummhorn, Bagpipe, University of Freiburg in Germany, Potter moved Dulcian, Rauschpfeife, Cornemuse, Tabor Pipe, to the U.S. and started teaching in preschools and Viola da Gamba, Rebec and Hurdy-Gurdy. Her working with children with learning delays. She interest in early music led her and her husband took a position as an OTA in a hospital in to form the Pastimes Early Music Ensemble (pasCambridge, MA while working on her M.S. and timesmusic.weebly.com) entertaining at numerO.T.R. at Boston University. ous events throughout the region as well as in Potter was originally hired as Harcum’s OTA Germany, Switzerland, France, Bohemia and program director in 1992. The program was disAustria. continued by the Board of Trustees in 2003 due “The biggest thing I see at Harcum today is that to declining market demand and student interest. the College is more firmly embedded in the comKirsten was a valuable faculty member and munity,” Potter said. “This has allowed a remarkadministrator and because of her diverse academ- able amount of growth. I appreciate that the ic background she was qualified to become College is open to new programs, and new delivery Program Director for Early Childhood Education, methods that meet the needs of students. Harcum a position which she held for nearly seven years. is small enough that faculty and staff can get to As market conditions changed, and the become friends, and there’s good peer support.” demand for OTA was on the rise, Potter recom– Andy Back

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Joann Mirigliano (far left) with her tour group

Dr. George Thornton “cuffed” and “arrested” by an MDA representative

Kerstin Potter, Occupational Therapy Program Director—along with OTA students Carolyn Best, Aneta Biedron, and Jennie Tague—will be giving a poster session at the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) national conference in Philadelphia. The poster focuses on the StudyAbroad Experience offered as part of the OTA curriculum. At the same conference, Ellen Rosenberg, OTA Field Coordinator, will be giving a presentation on assessing students in fieldwork placements.

Dr. Edward D’Alessio, Harcum’s Provost Emeritus and Director of Government and Community Relations, has been reappointed to the Board of Directors of the Main Line Chamber of Commerce for a three-year term. Harcum has been a member of the Chamber since the 1950’s.

Theresa Groody, Director of Professional Studies, presented a lecture at the Pennsylvania Dental Assistants (PDAA) Annual Session on April 2, 2011 in Lancaster, PA. The course, titled “The ABCs of Restorative Procedures: Adhesion, Bands and Composite,” was so well received that the Lancaster County Dental Assistants Society invited Terri back in June to conduct a hands-on course on Posterior Composites and Application of Matrix Systems.

Theresa Groody and Dossie Cavallucci ‘80, Program Director for EFDA, were recently elected officers of the Pennsylvania EFDA Association. The association creates state-wide educational programming which addresses access to care issues, especially for children, and provides required continuing education courses for its 225 members. Joann Mirigliano, Admissions Office Manager, and her daughter Michelle, a geologist, spent 9 days touring the Antarctic glaciers during a Penn State sponsored trip in February, 2011. Professors from colleges and universities throughout the United States provided information and insight during the event and also held educational discussions covering topics like the impact of climate change on the environment and wildlife. “It was like being in a dream… it was just a wonderful experience,” said Joann.

Jerry’s Kids organization. With the help of the community he was bailed out and able to return to campus. This was a Collegesponsored fund-raiser. Dr. Thornton’s good-natured participation in the charity effort was done at the request of the President’s Office. Beth Gibbs, Program Director for Radiologic Technology, was interviewed by Careerbuilders.com in a June 2011 feature about the growth of radiologic technology jobs. The feature appeared in the Morning Call and other Tribune publications.

Dr. Edward D’Alessio

Dr. George Thornton, Dean of Student Life, was sent to jail in June of 2011. The charges: having a really big heart and helping the community. Dean Thornton “did time” at The Paddock in Wayne, PA in an effort to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and benefit the

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class news 1930s Virginia Lee (Werth) Hutcheson ’33 recalls: “I was the president of my senior classthe last class of Harcum Prep School for Girls. I have lived within 5-6 miles of Harcum, VA since coming to Gloucester, VA in 1948. At that time Bill Harcum had a small field to land his plane. He and Jean had his band here for a few weeks in the summers.”

Josephine “Jiggie” (Cobbs Jones) Holt ’38 was featured on the front page of the Lifestyle section of Newsadvance.com, December 26, 2010. In the section “Surrounded by Angels,” she talks of her faith in God and her commitment to Holy Cross Catholic Church in Lynchburg, VA. Visit http://media.gatewayva.com/ lna/specials/i-believe-personalportraits-of-faith/ to read the article.

1940s Lena Mae (Jacobs) Dulling ’45 reports: “I spoke to Ginny Speakman in December. She asked me if I have heard from ’the southern girls’ from our Hatcher House. I had not for several years, so while on vacation in Florida in January I located Gene Connel’s stepson. He told me that Gene had died about five years ago, which explained why I stopped hearing from her. Another classmate, Delores Fishel, has had her phone disconnected. I was able to find her email address and sent her a message but to date

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have not received a reply, which is puzzling. I don’t understand why former classmates don’t keep their current information up to date at Harcum; it would make it so much simpler to keep in touch! I am busy enjoying my family. My oldest daughter Tracy has just purchased a Flower Shop. She is a floral designer with at least a dozen years of experience and loves the work. My youngest daughter is a real estate manager in Germantown, MD. She has a degree in education but at some point she switched over to real estate. Our son is an operations manager for fleet on-site maintenance. His wife is a charge nurse at Howard County Hospital Emergency. They have twins: a son and first year student at NC State, and a daughter first year student at Radford University. Their older brother is a graduate of VA Tech and was commissioned a 2nd Lt. in the Army upon graduation. He is stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas. Tracy’s three girls are 28, a freelancer; 25, an art teacher in Carlisle, PA; and 15, a high school student in Spring Grove who plans to study nursing. We have a good time getting together and have been on a cruise to Bermuda to celebrate three graduations. I serve on several committees at our church and enjoy visiting several elderly members in nursing homes. I also enjoy reading, cooking and gardening, and have been a member of a Garden Club all my married life—which will be 64 years in August. I feel very fortu-

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nate to have my husband and to share our daily lives. I sure would enjoy hearing from some members of the class of 1945. That was a memorable time in my life.”

1950s Merle (Berman) Holman ’56 is proudly celebrating 30 years in business at a market research company in Bala Cynwyd, PA. Her younger daughter “runs the day to day” and her older daughter is an author who markets and self publishes her books on her website: indiereader.com. “How wonderful that the theatre is almost open,” she says. “I loved being on stage in ’55 & ’56.” Lois (Fromberg) Gomez ’57 writes that she speaks to her former classmate Eddy often; Eddy now lives in Costa Rica. She asks “where are you Nadine Gold?”

1960s Diane (Borrelli) Frederick ’62 writes that she retired in 2008. She is currently the caregiver for her parents and has four grandchildren. She’s looking for her former roommate Carol Lilley.

Sharon (Clements) Hulton ’67 reports that she’s having great time in retirement after 32 years teaching high school English. She now spends her time playing with her 4-year-old granddaughter, Kate Hulton, who lives 4 blocks away. “I’m physically having a hard time with my lupus and amputated leg,” she writes, “but I remain active in Church and am doing a genealogy of my family.”

1970s Gail (Waite) Wasylishyn ’72 reports: “I have been in the fight of my life with stage four ovarian cancer. I recently had a walk in my home town with nearly 400 in attendance; we were able to raise over $22,000. Fellow alumni should please go to www.caringbridge.org to see how one person can make a difference! I am in awe of the support my town and friends have given me. I was a pre-school teacher until my stage four diagnosis. I know that I will be fine because I will never give up the fight!”

Mary (Loughran) McMichael ’75 just finished up another active year of work, family, and travel. She also celebrated 19 years in her current position with GlaxoSmithKline (SmithKline Beecham) in November. “My Harcum education was the door opener for this exciting career,” she wrote, “…albeit I traveled and enjoyed many destinations (working as a waitress) before being hired in 1991.” She is currently recovering from an inflamed appendix and its surgical removal in December of 2011. “I am healing slowly and feel very thankful for my job and insurance coverage,” she says. “Parents are both doing well as are my 5 other siblings and their families.”

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1980s Jane Anderson ’81 reports that she has enjoyed being a pre-school teacher in various schools. She is now embarking on a new career with a degree in Human Service Technology from Beaufort County Community College in Washington, NC.

Joanne (Fagan) Owens '83 writes that her daughter Jaclyn N. Owens graduated class of 2010 from Harcum’s Veterinary Technology program. Jaclyn was eligible for the Legacy Scholarship and the Edith Harcum Vet Scholarship.

Sally Bunk ’85 reports that she is recently divorced and moved back to New York state. She is working in Labor & Delivery as an RN. She is a volunteer, raising puppies for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. She is a single parent to Hope, who is a successful college student and pilot. She hopes to do some Vet. Tech. work again someday. She notes that she would love to get in touch with Kay M. Muschlitz.

Karin (Berger) Walden ’89 says “Thank you so much to Melissa and Suzanne for visiting me in Maryland, and for writing about me and Walden Line Farm, LLC in Patches Magazine. Some of my best memories and education come from Harcum!”

Allyson Cole ’10 with husband Tim Holton

Alexis Pew ’10

Camille Pinketon ’96 is a

David Rabinovitch ’97 reports

Certified Veterinary Technician with over 10 years experience in the veterinary profession. She is a member of the North American Veterinary Technician Association and has taught a veterinary technician lab at Harcum College. She completed a practicum at University of Pennsylvania’s Veterinary Hospital and the large animal facility, the New Bolton Center. After passing the veterinary technician licensing exam for the state of Pennsylvania, Camille started her career in veterinary technology in small animal practice before incorporating her passion for horses into her unique field working for Henderson Veterinary Associates. She has been riding horses for over 20 years and enjoys spending time with her Australian Shepherd Fonzie, her husband Kevin, her daughter Jadea, and her son Ty.

that after 11 years of working at Staples, he has started down a new career path. “I earned a degree in drug and alcohol counseling two years ago,” he writes, “but I was unable to attain a job in this field. Through a family connection I have begun working as a property manager. It is going really well. I will keep you all informed.

Allyson Cole ’10 was married to Tim Holton on August 6, 2010 at the Landis Valley Museum in Lancaster, PA. Allyson is employed as a certified veterinary technician for the University of Pennsylvania. They now live in Oxford, PA.

Camille Pinketon ’96

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James Eggleston ’10 reports that “Nursing pays, so study, study, study!” Alexis Pew ’10 was recently interviewed on the front page of the Home & Design section of the Philadelphia Inquirer. She is one of the “next generation up and comers” in the March issue of Philadelphia Magazine. She is also the lead designer at BusyBee Home Store & Design Center in Philadelphia, PA.

in memory Harcum College remembers the following alumni & friends: NANCY (NICHOLS) MICHELS ’44 SUSAN (WHITAKER) HARRIS ’58 KAREN (KUSHNER) GOLDMAN ’68 20

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DONNA (LIMBERT) BAUMGARD ’62 DOROTHEA (NEAL) AARON ’71

DR. HENRY KLEIN, Former President (See page 21)

in memory Henry Klein A Life at Harcum 1918-2010 By Andy Back A man who combined his experience as a teacher, journalist and public relations professional with a long-time association with Harcum as administrator, trustee and president, Dr. Henry Klein had an impact on both the College and on the Philadelphia region. In his fifty years of service to Harcum he was part of a select group of individuals—including Edith and Octavius Harcum, Dean Maud Marren, and his brother Philip and nephew Arthur—whose influence on Harcum spanned decades. Following his passing on November 15, 2010, a memorial service for family and friends was held on January 2, 2011 in Philadelphia. A native Philadelphian, Henry Klein graduated from Overbrook High School and earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and a doctorate in education from Temple University. He served in the merchant marine during World War II, and after the war started his own public relations firm in Philadelphia.

Henry Klein served on the board of trustees for more than 50 years. He became the College's first director of development and public relations in 1957. He wrote the popular tag line, “Do you have what it takes to be a Harcum girl?” which was used in College advertisements for many years. He also served as dean of admissions and as interim president in 1982-1983 after the untimely death of Harcum President Lloyd J. Hubenka. He founded the American College Admissions Advisory Center (ACAAC) in 1963 which provided college counseling and admissions advice to more than 25,000 students over two decades. He also taught at Temple and Villanova Universities and St. Joseph’s College (now St. Joseph’s University). Dr. Klein not only helped countless students get into college, but he also wanted to make sure they got through college. He did not sugar-coat the challenges. “Getting into a college… required a relatively short burst of effort, over a few weeks or months,” he wrote in College In Your Future, a book he authored that was published in 1995. “Staying in, once you’re in, is the long haul, requiring stamina, sustained motivation, consistent application, focus, unshakable determination, good physical health, and, of course intelligent planning.” He wrote “Planning for College” columns for the Philadelphia Bulletin newspaper for 17 years, and later wrote columns on education and careers for the Philadelphia Inquirer.

His association with Harcum began when he and his brother Philip, who in In his 50’s, he taught himself to sail. Official portrait of Henry Klein, which hangs in the 1950 assumed leadership of the Junto “He had one dream, to sail the Atlantic lobby of Melville Hall Adult School, purchased Harcum at a solo, but I wouldn’t let him,” recalls his public sale for $125,000. The Kleins wanted to create an adult wife Naomi. “He always set challenges for himself, and usually residential education program. A new board was formed with achieved what he set out to do.” In the decade prior to his death, five members from the Junto School, including Philip and Henry he learned to use a personal computer and continued to write, Klein and educators from Haverford College and Bryn Mawr composing anonymous restaurant reviews for a column called College. The board decided that Harcum should continue to the “Senior Snacker” in Milestones, a publication of the operate as a woman's college. Philadelphia Corporation for Aging. “Henry Klein dedicated his life to education and to the growth and success of Harcum,” said President Jon Jay DeTemple at the time of Klein’s passing. “His leadership at Harcum and in the wider community was instrumental in making Harcum a strong, competitive force in higher education in the Philadelphia region and beyond.” HARCUM COLLEGE • SUMMER 2011

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SAVE THE DATE! HOMECOMING, CRAFT FAIR & FAMILY DAY 2011 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21-22, 2011 Reunite with alumni & friends, take a class for fun or credit, watch athletic games, and much more!