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Mission accomplished ALUMNI AND FRIENDS PUSH MARIETTA PAST $50 MILLION MARK

ith the end of 2009 came the close of the Legacy Campaign, a threeyear endeavor that brought out the best of the Marietta College family. “For an institution to be great, it requires the support of its alumni and friends,” said Lori Lewis, Vice President for Advancement. “I believe the alumni and friends of Marietta College have fully embraced President Scott’s vision for Marietta College—this is reflected in their tremendous generosity which is what allowed us to exceed our $50 million goal for the Legacy Campaign. We are deeply grateful to the thousands of alumni and friends of Marietta College who’ve enabled us to achieve this milestone at a time when educational fundraising saw a significant decline in giving.” By the end of December, the Legacy Campaign total reached $52,055,152. In 2006, the College began the Campaign when Rob Dyson ’68 and Laura Baudo

Sillerman ’68 each committed $5 million for the construction of a new library. Within a year, alumnus Dave Rickey ’78 and his wife, Brenda, committed to the library project but also put into motion the construction of the Anderson Hancock Planetarium. Leadership gifts also came from others, including Eric ’64 and Barbara Berman Dobkin ’65, David ’66 and Beverly Worthington, the Petunia Foundation, and the Chlapaty family. “It’s tremendously more enjoyable to be philanthropic while you’re alive and see what physical changes you’ve made in your lifetime,” said Joe Chlapaty, whose family contributed to the library project as well as made the donation that put Marietta past its $50 million goal. The family’s most recent donation will renovate Don Drumm Stadium. Since the start of the Campaign, the College has been able to build the new, 53,000-squarefoot Legacy Library and the Anderson Hancock

Planetarium. Also, Marietta purchased the former Moose Lodge building at the corner of Third and Butler streets and renovated most of the structure to contain the new Physician Assistant Department as well as a practice area for the instrumental band. The College extends its thanks to the thousands of supporters who also made contributions that will continue to benefit Marietta’s students for generations to come. “The Legacy Campaign has infused the College with greater resources, provided us outstanding new facilities and enabled us to showcase the quality and strength of our programs,” said President Jean A. Scott. “The success of the Campaign has defined a more ambitious course for the future of Marietta College. We are grateful to the many people who made this such a resounding success.”—GS

More on the Campaign’s visible impact on faculty and students can be seen on pages 12 & 13.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Dr. Jean A. Scott

ne of my favorite quotations about leadership comes from “Leadership is an Art,” by Max DuPree: “The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader must become a servant and a debtor.” DuPree’s description of a leader’s responsibilities is compelling, although I disagree with the sequential nature that he assigns to those responsibilities. I see them as intertwined. When I arrived at Marietta College in 2000, a committee was writing a strategic plan that would guide the College toward enrollment growth and set it on a firm economic foundation—defining an urgent reality. Thanks to the work of faculty, staff, and trustees and the generosity of alumni and friends, we achieved the goals of that plan, beginning the physical transformation of the campus and deepening support of students and programs. Enrollment increased and the financial position of the College improved. Almost immediately, I was obligated and honored to say ‘thank you’ to many people— major donors who made transformational gifts and others whose gifts, although smaller, were essential to our work. Now as we come to the successful conclusion of the Legacy Campaign, Marietta College is experiencing the boost in quality to our students’ educational experience provided by such facilities as the Legacy Library and the Anderson Hancock Planetarium, the increased support of students through scholarship endowments, and the long-term commitment to the College expressed in estate gifts. We celebrate the prospect of a much improved Don Drumm Stadium made possible by the Chlapaty family’s vision and philanthropy, which put the Legacy Campaign more than a million dollars over its goal. I am overwhelmed again by the generosity of our alumni and friends, and grateful every day for the difference you are making in the lives of students and to the long-term success of Marietta College. While the Strategic Planning Committee and I work to define the next reality, I am grateful for the privilege of serving Marietta College and its students. I am indebted to each of our donors for your generosity and your support. Once again, and not for the last time, I say thank you for the investment you have made in the lives of our students and the faith you continue to show in this great College.

Global perspectives LEADERSHIP STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN EUROPEAN CONFERENCE

tudents, alumni and faculty traveled to the Czech Republic last fall to participate in an international conference. Seven students, two faculty and three alumni took part in the 11th annual Global Conference of the International Leadership Association. The four-day event, themed “Leadership for Transformation,” was co-sponsored by Marietta College. McDonough Center for Leadership and Business Dean, Dr. Gama Perruci, serves on the board of directors of the ILA and attended the conference with fellow professors, Dr. Rob McManus and Dr. Tanya Judd Pucella. Students Jack Brossart ’10, Laura Aldrich ’10, Sarah Griffin ’12, Sarah Waitz ’10, Emily McGinty ’10 and Lauren Yanko ’11 made presentations and Olivia Jackson ’11 assisted program directors with alumnus Ashley Wollam ’08. “The EIRs presented a panel at the conference on our Executive-in-Residence program,” McManus said. “Barbara Fitzgerald ’73, Henry Jelinek ’68, Gama Perruci and Jack Brossart presented the panel. Jack was a student in Barbara’s class…Four of our students— Laura Aldrich, Sarah Griffin, Sarah Waitz, and Emily McGinty— presented papers on cultural differences in women in leadership between the United States and Czech Republic. They also presented their research with a group of students from a university in the Czech Republic. Lauren Yanko presented a poster on Ann Hamilton and Emotional Intelligence as it relates to art and leadership.” Brossart wrote a personal account of his experience in Prague as well as provided a photo gallery of the visit for the Marietta College Web site. “I was a presenter at the conference along with Dean Perruci, Mr. Jelinek and Ms. Fitzgerald,” Brossart said. “As to why I attended the conference, Ms. Fitzgerald believed in the value of having a student on the panel and was gracious enough to provide me the opportunity to attend the conference.”—GS

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> WEB SITE: Read Jack Brossart ’10’s story at: http://news2.marietta.edu/ node/857

Friends of Education Hub Burton, Associate Vice President, Alumni & College Relations

Where in the world is The Long Blue Line?

f you’re looking to reconnect with some of your classmates, the Alumni Association has organized a series of events in Ohio and Pittsburgh. Visit www. marietta.edu/alumni today to register or learn more about upcoming alumni events. Cleveland April 8 6-8 p.m. Cleveland Chop House 824 West St. Clair Ave. 175th Anniversary Alumni Community Service Day Saturday, April 10 Various Locations Pittsburgh April 15 6-8 p.m. Palomino Four Gateway Center Cincinnati April 22 6-8 p.m. Maggiano’s Little Italy 7875 Montgomery Road

Golden Reunion Weekend 2010 June 4-6 Marietta College Columbus June 27 Columbus Clippers Baseball Event Huntington Park 3:30 p.m. Picnic 5:05 p.m. Baseball Game Homecoming 2010 October 29-31 Marietta College

uring this anniversary year at Marietta College, I’ve often been prompted to take a plunge into the rich pool of archival material maintained at the Legacy Library. It’s never just a quick dip. There’s too much for the former history major to ignore. Here’s to Special Collections and Linda Showalter’s patience and understanding. Recently, I discovered a photograph from 1960 that seems especially appropriate to mention even as we celebrate the successful completion of the Legacy Campaign. The image’s background features a tote board from the 125th Anniversary fundraising drive. In the foreground administrators and volunteers beam their approval. While mercifully much has changed in terms of eyewear, sideburns and sport coat lapels, even more appears to remain the same. Fifty years ago, the goal was a modest $1.3 million to support new facilities and building the endowment…not unfamiliar priorities. More than a comparison, the image inspires at least some brief reflection on the fundamental role alumni and friends have always played in supporting Marietta College and its mission of providing a contemporary liberal arts education. Even as the pioneer settlers of Marietta carved out a community on the frontier in the late eighteenth century, they cared deeply about education. Originally called “subscriptions,” campaign pledges in the amount of $1,162 were first obtained to aid in the establishment of Muskingum Academy, the College’s predecessor. Over the ensuing two centuries, the need and work have remained constant in meeting the challenge of closing the gap between tuition and fees and the true cost of providing what generations of alumni and friends have come to treasure; their Marietta College experience and degree. Along the way, the names of the various appeals to their generosity have varied slightly. The 85th Anniversary Campaign, Five-Year Forward Fund, Campaign 150, Campaign for Marietta and, most recently, the Legacy Campaign have all rallied Pioneers to a common purpose. They’ve never failed to answer the call. Never. And the successful completion of the Legacy Campaign demonstrates yet again the unflagging loyalty and dedication of those who unselfishly weave the enduring fabric of The Long Blue Line.

WINTER 2010

Jam Session ALUMNUS REMINISCES ABOUT HOMECOMING ’09

he TEP Jam Band rocked a standing room only crowd at The Galley during Marietta College’s 2009 Homecoming. The TJB was “formed” in or around 1977 when assorted TEP Fraternity members began playing impromptu jams in and around the TEP house. The band began informally as a part of the fabric of the fraternity; background noise in the living room, front yard and occasionally on the library steps. When a band member would graduate, the next year’s fraternity rush would include a search to replace that person/instrument. On occasion, we had to tap the musical resources of the Indies and other fraternities when we couldn’t convince the really stellar musicians to join our worthwhile organization. In the late 1970s, the band had a fundamental shift in paradigm. We began playing actual songs. With songs, came gigs—other Greek parties and formals, school functions and ultimately, the local bar scene. The band disbanded shortly before the fraternity ultimately folded in the late 1980s. On Oct. 17, 2009, Steve Boker ’79, Mike Mullee ’84, Barry Forbes ’81 and I “reunited” the band for Homecoming. Barry and Mike had never played with Steve, and there were no rehearsals or even a sound check. Four acoustic sets of nearly 40 songs; guitars, mandolin, bass, piano, harmonica, percussion and three-part harmony. As the evening progressed, it became obvious that The Galley was the place to be in Marietta, with more than 100 people in attendance. Seventies staples such as Amie and I Knew You Rider were melded with TJB originals, March of the Munchkins, Nuclear Warhead Bullets, Waste Product and The Blob. We were joined on a few songs by the lovely and talented Ginger Smith ’87 and guitar player Jerry Katz ’84. By the end of the evening, most of the 100+ people were dancing and all were singing. The floor in front of the band became a shrine of donated beer. When I awoke on Sunday, reflecting on the evening before, my eyes filled with tears. For one night, we weren’t at Marietta College. We (band and audience) were in Marietta College again. I don’t know whether something like this will ever happen again. It may be one of those once in a lifetime, one-off things. Or, if the College wants to appoint us as goodwill ambassadors and fly us in next time around, just maybe… —Jeff Waldman, Class of ’81

T E P J A M B A N D Top photo from left to right: Steven Boker ’79, Jeff Waldman ’81 and Mike Mullee ’84; Bottom photo from left to right: Steven Boker, Jeff Waldman, Mike Mullee, Barry Forbes ’81 and Jerry Katz ’84.

Alumni create new memories of Marietta HUNDREDS OF LONG BLUE LINERS COME HOME

CHEER Alumni treated to fun times during special weekend.

ctober is always a special month at Marietta College, as hundreds of graduates return to campus to reminisce and share stories of their current lives with former classmates…and life-long friends. From the Thursday night Lambda Chi Alpha Pig Roast to the Sunday All-Alumni Breakfast in Andrews Hall, Homecoming 2009 was filled with opportunities for Long Blue Liners to catch up on old times and have plenty of fun. With the weekend event themed, “Turning the Pages of Marietta,” the many events planned surely added another chapter to each alum’s memory book. Along with the many Greek mixers, the classes of 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994 and 1999 celebrated their anniversaries throughout Marietta. During the Friday evening Alumni Awards Ceremony, Deborah Aiken Myers ’76 and John T. Komar ’57 were honored as Distinguished Alumna and Alumnus. David M. Faunce ’94 earned the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award and Kelly Jo Zimmerman Lane ’96 earned the Outstanding Young Alumna Award. Long-time friend of the College, Virginia B. McCoy, who also served as a trustee for a decade, was given an honorary alumna status during the ceremony. Ross Lenhart ’66, C. Barton Gullong ’70 and Christopher Cortez ’71 were inducted into the Hall of Honor during Homecoming. After the parade on Saturday, the crowd gathered at Don Drumm Stadium to watch the Pioneers take on the Ohio Northern Polar Bears. Megan McGrath ’10 (Chi Omega) and Greg Geisler ’10 (Alpha Xi Delta) were crowned Homecoming royalty during halftime. The weekend came to a close as alumni gathered in Andrews Hall for breakfast Sunday morning.—GS

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A grand movement MARIETTA’S BAND FINDS A NEW HOME

he band program at Marietta College has a new home. In October, the symphonic band, the wind ensemble, the sax trio, the jazz ensemble and the jazz combo moved their rehearsal spaces to the former Moose Lodge, which was purchased by the College in August 2008 primarily to house the Physician Assistant graduate program. “It has solved a multitude of problems,” said Marshall Kimball, assistant professor and director of bands and instrumental activities. Previously, the band program, which consists of approximately 150 people, shared a rehearsal space with the choirs in the Hermann Fine Arts Center. “When every member was in the band room in Hermann, it was like we were sitting on top of each other,” said Leah Mendenhall ’11. Not only was the room in Hermann smaller, but the band also had to set up and tear down equipment before and after each rehearsal. Because the size of the room, the band was unable to “set up properly because of traffic patterns,” Kimball said. The sound quality was also poor. “Waves would bounce off the walls and reverberate throughout the room,” band member Christina Johns ’13 said. The rehearsal space in Hermann was painted during the summer, so the room was incredibly live. “It became an acoustical nightmare,” Kimball said. Consequently, the rehearsal space presented as much of a health and safety issue as it did a space issue. When the band was practicing, the decibel level in the room rose above safe levels on the meter. “We could not allow students to risk their

hearing,” said Casey Mercer ’11, president of the symphonic and wind ensembles. In Kimball’s opinion, the acquisition of the building by the College has been a blessing for the band program. Now, equipment can remain in place and instruments can be securely stored in extra rooms. In addition, the various ensembles are free to schedule rehearsals anytime they choose, as opposed to working around choir and class schedules. The flat floor and low ceiling have also enabled each band to hear itself much better than it could in when practicing in Hermann. The new space has encouraged camaraderie among the band members as they have taken the opportunity to make the new space their own. Kimball and the students painted the walls of the Lodge and hung 72 yards of felt tapestries to enhance the acoustics and add color to the main room. There is also both a bulletin board for band news and a dry erase board where Kimball can write information. “Our goal was to create a warm and welcoming environment for the students,” Mercer said. Kimball is hopeful the new space will help the band program grow. “There’s flexibility for small ensemble development,” he said. Overall, students are pleased with their rehearsal space. “Even though it takes longer to get there than Hermann, being there is worth the extra time,” Johns said. Mendenhall agrees. “I think that it will give us more of a sense of importance and pride in what we do.” For Kimball, a portion of the PA Building means even more. “It’s home.”—AM

WINTER 2010

Learning About Lincoln RONALD C. WHITE JR. CHOSEN KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR 175TH FOUNDERS DAY

hile teaching history at UCLA, Ronald C. White, Jr., began taking students to the Huntington Library in San Marino, Calif., so they could use its extensive collection of Abraham Lincoln holdings. As his students listened to guest speakers and conducted research, White himself grew more interested in the 16th President of the United States. “I began to read Lincoln’s words and found myself more and more enthralled, especially with his second inaugural address. I was also drawn to the religious language that was used, especially considering Lincoln was never really associated with any formal religion,” White says. White, who is now one of the nation’s leading Abraham Lincoln scholars, hopes to share some of his insight and passion for the president during a visit to Marietta College. White is the keynote speaker for the College’s 175th anniversary Founders Day on Feb. 18. His talk is titled, “Abraham Lincoln 2010: Wisdom for Today.” The program begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Alma McDonough Auditorium, and it is free and open to the public. “Dr. White is a person of extraordinary intellect and an outstanding Lincoln scholar,” said Marietta President Dr. Jean A. Scott. “It was one of my goals when we began the planning of the 175th anniversary that we include a signature intellectual moment for everyone to enjoy and learn from. We very much look forward to welcoming Dr. White to Marietta for our 175th Founders Day.” White, who is the author of eight books including A. Lincoln: A Biography, which was published by Random House in January 2009, hopes to “shine a number of lights upon Lincoln in this bicentennial of his birth.” “What are some of the new things we are learning about Lincoln? How did a person with less than one year of formal education become one of our most eloquent leaders? Why are we still repeating Lincoln’s words in the 20th century? These are

just some of things I plan to cover,” White said. White is also the author of The Eloquent President: A Portrait of Lincoln Through His Words (Random House, 2005) and Lincoln’s Greatest Speech: The Second Inaugural (Simon and Schuster, 2002). He is a Fellow at the Huntington Library, as well as a Professor Emeritus of American Religious History at San Francisco Theological Seminary and a Visiting Professor of History at UCLA. He has taught at UCLA, Princeton Theological Seminary, Whitworth University, Colorado College, Fuller Seminary, and Rider University. “Lincoln saved the nation and led it through a Civil War. He signed the Emancipation Proclamation,” White says. “We are repeating Lincoln’s words today. We don’t repeat the words of Washington, Jefferson or Roosevelt. For some reason the words of Lincoln still speak to us today. Even at the first anniversary of the 9/11 attacks when officials were looking for what to say they ended up repeating Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. His words are transcendent.” White says he enjoys learning how Lincoln defined himself, even if that means reading the approximately 125 “fragments” that the President left behind. The “fragments” are slips of paper that Lincoln used to jot down problems he wanted to think through. “There are a number of them on slavery. He might write, ‘How is it one person can hold another person in slavery?’ Some led to speeches, but others were just a way for him to figure out a meaning. He never thought anyone would see them because he put these slips of paper in his top hat and in his desk.” White’s knowledge and understanding of Lincoln is so extensive that he was asked by The Wilson Quarterly to write an imaginary letter from Lincoln to President Barack Obama. “One piece of advice was to take your time. Taking his time to contemplate a decision is part of Lincoln’s greatness. Do we have time today with email, Facebook, Twitter and 24-hour news cycles to truly think through a decision? Most politicians don’t. I think Lincoln would be hard-pressed today to take the time he did then to make a decision.”—TP

Proud to join The Long Blue Line DECEMBER GRADUATION GIVES STUDENTS CHANCE TO FOCUS ON ACCOMPLISHMENTS

essica Tucker ’10 never gave up on her dream to graduate from Marietta College, even when times got tough. Working as a waitress at the local Bob Evans restaurant while taking 18 credit hours took its toll. But when Tucker completed her degree requirements in both Marketing and Management the challenging schedule proved to be worth it. “Now that I have graduated, though, it does feel like an accomplishment,” said Tucker of Lowell, Ohio. “I feel good know6

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ing that I could juggle all of those things while going to school and still graduate early. I have also gained a lot of experience while in school and can now put that on my résumé and talk about it in interviews.” Tucker was one of 41 students who attended the December Graduation in a packed Alma McDonough Auditorium on Dec. 5. “Some of the December graduates chose not to attend because they had either walked in May 2009 or will walk in May 2010,” said Paula Lewis, Special Events

Coordinator. The students don’t receive their diploma during the informal ceremony, but it is an opportunity for the graduates to speak directly to family, friends and professors. The students officially receive their diplomas during the 173rd Commencement Ceremony on May 9. “Overall, I have found my experience at Marietta College rewarding and hopefully this time next year I will have a successful career to talk about,” Tucker said.—TP

Adding some KICK to physical education VISITING PROFESSOR BROUGHT MARTIAL ARTS TO MARIETTA

hen Professor Minliang Liu came to Marietta College to teach during the fall semester, he wanted to impact the health of his students for their lifetime. The visiting professor came from the University of International Relations (UIR) in Peking, China, where he specializes in martial arts and is the vice-secretary in the Beijing Xingyiquan Research Institute. At Marietta, he taught Chinese martial arts as a physical education course. “I hoped that this course helped students obtain basic knowledge of Tai Chi theory and preliminary understanding of Chinese Martial Arts culture through my systematic teaching,” Liu said. Marietta College has a special partnership with UIR as it provides our campus visiting professors as well as the majority of our Chinese students. Liu’s experience in martial arts covers many different styles and types as his interest in the subject started at a young age. “I was fond of Wushu in my childhood,” Liu said. “I learned Xing Yi from my father, GuoLiang, who was strict with me while I learned it. Under his rigorous teaching, I gained my stable base in Wushu.”

In 1994, Liu was admitted by the Physical College of Beijing. During that time, he learned Chenshi Taichi from Wushu masters like Di Wang and XiangChi Shim, who are famous in China for their martial arts skills. Liu also learned the arts of Jiji and Tuishou while at school. In college, Liu studied Chen Style T’ai Chi Quan from T’ai Chi Quan Master Yang Wenhu, one of the major students of Chen Zhaogui. And in 1997, he became a student of Di Guoyong, the president of Beijing Xingyiquan Research Institute, and practiced Xingyiquan. With an in-depth background of the martial arts of T’ai Chi Ch’uan, T’ai Chi Tui Shou, and Xingyiquan, Liu hoped to pass along his knowledge to the students registered in his class. “The practical training of Tai Chi can help the students grasp attacking and defending techniques while improving their strength, stamina, coordination, flexibility, and many other aspects of their personal fitness,” Liu said. “This course can also provide students with the chance to have better physical awareness of their health, thus becoming healthy later in life.”—BP

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Church fills for 83rd performance of holiday classic

n a crisp Sunday night in early December, the community packed the newly renovated St. Mary’s Catholic Church to watch a local tradition 83 years in the making. More than 1,000 people enjoyed the Oratorio Chorus’s performance of George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” on Dec. 6. Unlike the four other choirs at Marietta, the Oratorio Chorus is a “town and gown” group, comprised of students, staff, faculty and community members. “The community involvement fits well with the department’s mission to support music throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley,” said Dr. Daniel Monek, Director of the Oratorio Chorus, Associate Professor of Music, and Chair of the Edward E. MacTaggart Music Department at Marietta. “We are an important artistic outlet for a large number of local residents.” The use of this type of choral group may be the reason the tradition of performing “Messiah” every year developed. When Gerald Hamilton, Musical Director of the College, arrived on campus in the fall of 1926, the singing of the Christmas portion of the work was one of the first major events he organized. That performance drew a crowd of more than 1,400 people. Monek believes this lead to a performance again the following year, and, before anyone realized it, the tradition had taken root. “Since day one, it included faculty, staff, students and community members not only in the chorus, but, up until recent decades, also in the orchestra. As a result, the event has always been a joining of the College and the town,” Monek said. Mary Rizzardi ’11, who has been singing the “Messiah” with the chorus since her freshman year, appreciated having the opportunity to meet community members she normally wouldn’t through this performance. “You could call it a type of networking, but it’s more of a way to feel a connection to the town and surrounding areas of Marietta, instead of just the College,” she said. Monek is drawn back to the “Messiah” each year in part because of his favorite pieces in the work. The first song he looks forward to is the soprano solo “I know that my Redeemer Liveth.”

Rowing, Marietta College’s first organized sport, was introduced to the campus during the 1870s. Nearly three-quarters of the students were involved in the activity, from building a boathouse on a coal barge to participating in regattas on the Muskingum River. Four crew members of 1878 are pictured standing in front of the Marietta College Rowing Association banner and identified as follows: John Mitchell, Harley Steward, Charles Dyar and Albert Parsons.

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“Interestingly, this is the song carved into Handel’s tombstone at Westminster Abbey. I find it to be a very simple, yet moving statement of faith that never ceases to touch me,” Monek said. He also particularly enjoys the final piece, “Worthy is the Lamb.” “Its opening chorus ends the more than three hours of music with terrific majesty and power.”—AM

Marietta welcomes Saudi Aramco students CHANGES MADE TO ACCOMMODATE NEED

n the fall of 2008, oil company, Saudi Aramco, contacted the College to discuss enrolling students to study petroleum engineering and geology. In the fall, a dozen students from the Saudi Arabia began their freshmen year at Marietta. “Living in the U.S. is the best chance I have ever had,” said Mohammad Al Gherairy ’13. “This will help me a lot in my life and my career. I’m studying at one of the oldest colleges that teaches petroleum engineering—and it’s one of the best.” Christy Burke, Director of International Programs, said the company sponsors students in Saudi Arabia to study petroleum engineering and geology in the U.S. After graduation, the students work for Aramco. Mohammed Al Jurashi ’13’s hometown of Al-Khobar has a different culture than Marietta but the petro student has worked hard to learn about his adoptive country.

“At Marietta College, small classes help professors to know their students and get in touch with them easily,” Al Jurashi said. Similarly, Sattam Al Mutairi ’13, of Turaif, plans to learn all he can about the community. “I really love the U.S. and I am not going to waste my time sleeping or doing boring things, but I will discover as much as I can from America’s culture,” he said. Dr. Bob Chase, Chair of the Petroleum Engineering and Geology Department, remembers the first wave of Saudi Aramco students. “I think we got our first group of Saudi Aramco students back in 1984, and had a group of about 12 come in to the program over a two-year period,” Chase said. “In 1986, the price of oil collapsed from $35 per barrel to $9 per barrel and Aramco announced that they were not going to send any more students because of the collapse in the price of oil and because

Saudi had developed their own petroleum engineering program at King Fahd University.” Khalid Al Eid ’87 was Chase’s former students. “I spent almost five years at Marietta and it was excellent,” Al Eid said. “The program was perfect, the teachers were outstanding and the atmosphere was great.” The College has been looking at ways to make the latest international students’ stay at Marietta more compliant with their culture and religion. As part of Make a Difference Day, four American students revitalized three areas for students to meditate and practice their faiths. “To embrace religious diversity, the campus created three spaces in Mills Hall for students, faculty and staff to use—the Interfaith Room (open to all religions), a Meditation room, and a Prayer room (for Muslim students),” Burke said.—GS

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WINTER 2010

Model UN: A lesson in diplomacy STUDENT EARNS ‘EXCELLENT’ RATING DURING CONFERENCE

t was an interest in politics that brought Ben Reese ’13 to join Marietta College’s Model UN club, but it was his preparation and skill at diplomacy that earned the management and political science major an Excellent rating during a conference last fall. “I won the Excellent Delegate Award at the Lake Erie International Model United Nations (LEIMUN) Conference, where I represented Uganda on the Security Council,” Reese said. The conference ran from Oct. 20-Nov. 1 in Cleveland, Ohio. Emily Davis ’11, who is Marietta’s Model UN club president, Jamie Kelley ’10, Alissa Bambarger ’11 and Donald Keefe ’13 also participated in the conference, as did 13 other colleges and universities. Students represented different countries on certain committees of the UN. Davis represented Vietnam on the Security Council; Kelley represented Turkey on the Organization of the Islamic Conference; Bambarger represented Japan on the Commission on the Status of Women; and Keefe represented Turkey for the World Health Organization. The students were pre-assigned to these posts so they had time to study their country’s policies on various matters before arriving at the conference. Faculty advisors for Marietta’s extracurricular club are Dr. Mark Schaefer, Assistant Professor of Political Science, and Dr. Mike Tager, Professor of Political Science. Tager accompanied the students to the LEIMUN Conference. The group also plans to attend the Dayton Model UN Conference in February. “The goal is to write UN resolutions addressing the problems under discussion in their committee, and to ensure those resolutions reflect or accommodate the foreign policy goals of the country they’re representing,” Tager said. “It’s a fun way to learn about international politics as they speak, bargain, negotiate, write, amend, (and) vote on mock UN resolutions.”—GS

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Making safety a priority COLLEGE, STUDENTS WORKING TO MAKE CAMPUS MORE SECURE

ith a light mist falling and the campus oddly quiet, about a half dozen students join a few Marietta College administrators for one of the most important campus tours of the semester. “We get together once every semester to walk around campus and see if there are any safety concerns that the students might have,” said David Valkinburg, Chief of Marietta College Police. “I am really pleased that Student Senate takes a very proactive role in safety and continually provides feedback that helps us determine what few safety areas we need to address.” The 75-minute walk around campus ended with everyone agreeing there were few concerns. That’s good news for the College, which has spent more than $1 million upgrading safety and security around campus. “It was really great to attend the campus safety walk through and notice that the biggest safety issues around campus currently are just burnt out light bulbs that can be easily replaced,” said Kyle Thauvette ’10, Student Senate President. “Campus Police deserves credit for all they do to protect us.” This is good news for everyone at Marietta College. A recent Noel-Levitz National Student Satisfaction and Priorities Report showed safety and security is the third most important concern for students at four-year private institutions. Only instructional effectiveness and academic advising ranked higher on the survey that included 253,294 students from 368 institutions surveyed between the fall of 2006 and spring of 2009. Noel-Levitz is recognized as a leader in higher education consulting. “Student safety has been an issue, and will continue to be, not just for Marietta College but for all colleges and universities. The issue of making sure colleges and universities constantly do what they can to improve safety is what’s really important,” Thauvette said. The safety steps taken by the College have been done on many fronts. The most noticeable change is two emergency call phones with bright blue lights on top that can be easily seen on campus at night. Fred Smith, Director of Physical Plant, said they plan to install at least two more in the spring. Residence halls are also places where the safety precautions are evident. Included in the safety enhancements are improved ADA accessibility, swipe card system, window security screens, stair treads and the InstaKey system for rooms. Additionally, Marietta has invested in a quick response communication system called Pioneer Alert. This two-part system includes an immediate radio notification system. John Davis, Marietta’s Chief Information Officer, said his staff installed more than 280 desktop and wall mounted radios in residence halls and other locations on campus. In the case of an emergency, a member of the Incident Management Team can activate a warning within minutes of learning about the situation. “We are constantly reviewing our emergency communications procedures to protect the safety of our students, faculty, staff and visitors,” said Becky Cutlip, Campus Safety Officer. Marietta officials have also worked hard to provide training in fire safety, emergency preparedness and workplace safety. Valkinburg said College Police is always open to other suggested improvements. “These relationships of listening to students, staff and faculty and promptly responding to address these areas shows that we really care about safety on the campus.”—TP

Ability to challenge, mentor students leads to McCoy honor DR. JANET BLAND EARNS COLLEGE’S HIGHEST HONOR FOR FACULTY MEMBERS

hen you sign up for one of Dr. Janet Bland’s English courses you expect to be challenged like never before. For Mike Cress ’10 that challenge came in a FYSE 101 class the first semester of his freshman year. Bland presented the class with an impressive reading list that included Jeffrey Eugenides’ The Virgin Suicides, Rebecca Walker’s Black, White & Jewish, and Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner. “(The course) was perhaps one of the most definitive of my college experience. ‘Tell Me a Story,’ it was called, and we read signature stories from a colorful array of authors, experiencing many different flavors of culture, lifestyle, and life experience,” Cress said. “What I most loved about this class, aside from the exquisite reading list, was Dr. Bland’s emphasis on self-expression, on how we tell our own experiences. Her focus on the value of versatility showed our entire class, a group of very intimidated and overwhelmed incoming freshmen, that we would all experience life: its apexes, its heartbreaks, and its conflicts—but that we would all have a different shape and color when crafting our own life stories.” That is exactly what Bland likes to hear from her students. “I think learning is enjoyable, and the progression through a field of study should be expanding and transforming,” she said. “There is nothing interesting about being bored; I believe

College community reviewed her portfolio and observed two of her classes. “I am honored to receive this award. The McCoy family has a history of supporting our faculty, and Marietta College puts a real emphasis upon the quality of instruction—so I find it very meaningful to be recognized for my teaching in a context where good teaching is at the center of our efforts,” Bland says. “I also want to mention that the other two McCoy finalists this year are dedicated, talented teachers—both are very strong examples of what we are doing right here at Marietta.” Bland, Associate Professor of English at Marietta and fiction writer, published a book of short fiction, A Fish Full of River, in 2006. Fish is a collection of nine character-driven stories that take place in the first half of the 20th century. It was nominated for a Colorado Book Award in the category of Fiction. She has also co-written The Civil Mind with Margaret Whitt, published in the summer of 2006. Bland says she is almost finished with On the Roof, a novel about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and she isn’t done. “I plan to begin working on a novel that takes place

“There is nothing interesting about being bored; I believe students want a sense of gaining something from a course, be it knowledge, insight, mastery of material, or improvement of specific skills. I think academic rigor is at the heart of what we do— there has to be purpose and meaning to each course, a reason for coming to class.” students want a sense of gaining something from a course, be it knowledge, insight, mastery of material, or improvement of specific skills. I think academic rigor is at the heart of what we do—there has to be purpose and meaning to each course, a reason for coming to class. Higher education is about being challenged—in terms of your skills, your knowledge, your beliefs, and your judgments.” It is this passion she gets from teaching and the connection she has made with her students that led to Bland being named the McCoy Professor for 2010. The honor is the most prestigious award presented to faculty at Marietta College. “Janet is challenging and stimulating in the classroom and provides tough critiques of students’ writing. On the other hand, the comments on course evaluations often mention her humor, and I have known her to take time on a weekend to mentor a student who was facing some personal difficulties,” says Dr. Rita Smith Kipp, provost. “It is this combination of intellectual rigor with humor, warmth, and support that makes Janet one of our most effective teachers.” John G. ’35 and Jeanne McCoy established the four-year recognition plus stipend in 1993 as part of the McCoy Endowment for Teaching Excellence. After peers nominated Bland, a group of nationally recognized teachers working outside of the Marietta

in Marietta,” she says. “I just learned that I’ll be on a sabbatical to begin researching/writing in summer and fall of 2010. Appalachian art (specifically glassblowing) plays an important role in the plot, so I am very interested in learning more about it.” She isn’t finished developing new courses and taking on new challenges on campus. “I want to continue to build upon our Creative Writing concentration within the English major. And I am introducing a new Honors Literature course in the spring: the Literature and Film of post-war Japan and China,” Bland said.” Amanda Griesser ’09 said she took a course from Bland in the fall based on her reputation. “Dr. Bland challenges me to think about my writing in ways I never considered; her suggestions and critique have benefited me greatly in my creative process, and I feel that my writing has improved substantially even in the short amount of time I have had class with her,” Griesser said. “ In addition to challenging me as a writer, Dr. Bland has such an approachable demeanor—she’s known for her sense of humor and I certainly appreciate a professor who I can banter with. She genuinely cares about her students’ well being in and out of the classroom, and although her classes are work-intensive, she goes out of her way to provide counsel and timely responses to our work.”—TP

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The impact of the Legacy Campaign ALUMNI, FRIENDS SPUR A BUILDING BOOM AT MARIETTA

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he success of the three-year, $50 million Legacy Campaign will help support the quality of Marietta’s education for generations to come—but it only took months into the endeavor for the campus to be physically changed. As the first leadership commitments were announced, the College began a physical transformation. By May 2007, the first of the work crews converged onto campus. Come summer’s end, the footprint of Legacy Library and Kremer Amphitheatre were being carved out. Before the official dedication ceremony in May 2009, the Marietta College community put the new areas to good use. “Legacy Library continues to enjoy great success with students, faculty, staff and the community,” said Dr. Douglas Anderson, Director of Legacy Library. “The group study areas throughout the library are popular spaces for students to gather. The faculty often use the classrooms, particularly for courses that are enhanced by close proximity to our library resources. And I’ve been very impressed with how popular Special Collections has become with our community members.” Though the Campaign was initiated with major gifts supporting the construction of a new library, more changes were in store for the College. Within a year of the Campaign’s start, another major gift brought news to campus and the community that a new state-of-the-art planetarium would be built by the end of 2008 and dedicated to emeritus physics professors, Dr. Les Anderson ’55 and Dr. Whit Hancock. Opening for the 2009 spring semester, the Anderson Hancock Plan-

etarium provides a unique educational experience for Marietta College students and for community members as well. Since the grand opening, there have been 38 free public shows, not counting the many presentations for local school children. “I frequently receive feedback from community members who seem to greatly enjoy the public programs,” said Assistant Professor and Director of Anderson Hancock Planetarium, Dr. Ann Bragg. “Furthermore, we have many ‘regulars’ who attend a program most months. I believe that the existence of these regular attendees is a good indication that we are doing something right.” Also during the Campaign, the College added an elevator to Thomas Hall, renovated classrooms in McDonough, and expanded campus to the corner of Third and Butler streets when the former Moose Lodge was purchased so the Physician Assistant Graduate Program could grow. “The Physician Assistant Program is really pleased to be in the newly renovated building,” said program director, Dr. Gloria Stewart. “The structure has provided the program with a positive learning environment and helps the program to expand from 22 students to 36 students per class. The technology and learning space will enable our students to stay up to date on the latest medical knowledge and skills.”—GS

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McDonough completes study of non-profits potential

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OPEN MIC Coffee House series at Izzy’s has provided a stage for students like Nate DiRuzza ’10 of Alliance, Ohio.

Coffee house series calming for students

laire Murphy ’13 once ran from the First Congregational Church in Marietta to Andrews Hall just to be on time for an Izzy’s Coffee House series

event. The relaxed setting at the coffee house events is just what Murphy needs after a long day of classes, and it’s just what David Travis had in mind when he began the series. Travis, Director of Student Activities and Greek Life at Marietta College, began the Izzy’s Coffee House series two years ago to give students a one-hour break in their evenings by providing them with food, a comfortable environment and live music. The series, which occurs at 9 p.m. on alternating Tuesdays, features mainly jazz, blues and folk musicians. It’s difficult for Travis to select his favorite singer from the series, but some of the musical acts he remembers best have been Marietta College students. Another reason he started the Coffee House Series was to give aspiring musicians the chance to open for the main performers. Nate DiRuzza ’10, who plays primarily acoustic folk rock and country music on the guitar, took advantage of this opportunity. For him, the atmosphere at the venue was more tranquil than at some of his other gigs. “I love being able to sit and play for a crowd in a laid-back setting because I am a laid-back guy,” DiRuzza said. “It’s also a cool little café setting, so even if you only get 50 people to show up, it looks packed.” Currently, there’s no end in sight for the coffee house series. Travis’s main plans for future events are related to snacks. During a typical evening, those in attendance munch on stuffed cookies, iced mocha lattes and hot chocolate. During spring semester, Travis hopes to satiate students’ hunger with waffles. Similarly, Travis wants to increase student involvement by encouraging campus clubs to co-sponsor a series event. Each group would help select the artist and the food and would aid in promoting the performance. Above all, the coffee house series epitomizes what Travis appreciates about his job. “I enjoy it because I haven’t noticed any limits in order to do programming. The Student Life Office is here to support student interests and needs.”—AM

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esearching and executing a report about non-profit capacity in the Mid-Ohio Valley was a major accomplishment for Marietta College’s McDonough Center for Leadership and Business. While the report offers a better understanding of the challenges and even provides suggestions, what is even more exciting for those involved with the project is that the work is not done. “They’ve offered a number of recommendations, and I’m excited that many of those were creative suggestions like finding volunteers and interns instead of saying you need more employees,” said Sister Jane Harrington, Executive Director of the Sisters of St. Joseph Charitable Fund in Parkersburg, W.Va. “I am also excited that we are going to regroup soon, take a look at those recommendations and develop a response.” As part of a comprehensive study conducted under a grant from The Sisters of St. Joseph Charitable Fund, McDonough recently issued the report, entitled “An Analysis of Nonprofit Capacity Building in the Mid-Ohio Valley.” In the report, Dr. Tanya Judd Pucella, Assistant Professor of Leadership Studies and McDonough’s Director of Civic Engagement, examines the capacity-building challenges and technical assistance needs of nonprofit organizations in an 11-county region in southeastern Ohio and west central West Virginia. Based on survey responses and focus groups, seven of the top 10 most pervasive needs identified in the study relate to financial resources and the need for effective fundraising—obtaining funding, expanding the donor base, developing capital campaigns, building endowments, securing corporate or foundation support, acquiring government grants and writing proposals. “Funders hold tremendous sway over their current and potential grantees, who are always looking for ways to make themselves attractive, and therefore worthy of funding,” Judd Pucella says in the report. “With such influence, the funding community has the ability to convey the importance of focusing on organizational development in a variety of ways, many of which may cost very little in terms of money or time.” McDonough Dean Dr. Gama Perruci said the purpose of the research project was to help develop a common understanding of the capacity-building challenges faced by nonprofit organizations in the region. The research results should help interested members of the funding community in developing systematic approaches to support the organizational health of local nonprofits in addition to their programmatic requests. “The report will help the nonprofit community have a substantive conversation about their needs and priorities,” Perruci said. “The sector now has meaningful data that they can draw from in order to shape their future. This study fits really well with one of the Core Values of the College to serve the region and be a participant in the life of the community—it is a wonderful demonstration of civic engagement.”—TP

Returning to Africa COLLEGE SUPPORTS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT IN GHANA

ne day after the 2010 Commencement ceremony, a convoy from Marietta College will travel thousands of miles to a remote village in West Africa—a trip that many in the group made in 2008. Ten students, along with Dr. Ena Vulor, Dr. Janie Rees-Miller, professor and Director of the ESL program, and IT’s User Analyst Tech Gary Bosworth, will participate in a major community service project in Ghana from May 10-27. Similar to the trip during the summer of 2008, the group will be renovating schools and installing refurbished computers, which were donated by the Cincinnati Country Day School. “Both the trip and the service project are expected to have a positive impact on Marietta College students,” said Vulor, who is the McCoy Associate Professor of French Language and Literature and Director of European Studies. “The trip provides, among other things, a rich cultural experience for students, opportunities for intercultural communication, a first-hand glimpse into the lifestyles of people very different from themselves, while promoting a culture of service to economically disadvantaged kids.” In addition to his full-time job in IT, Bosworth will spend six weeks building new computers from components of the used ones for the students of Kpoeta Elementary School. He’s also researching educational programs in math, science, astronomy and writing skills. “We’re loading software that’s age-appropriate for students

6- to 12-years old,” Bosworth said. “Anything kids here are learning in school, we’re trying to provide to them, but we have to make sure the software is free and be careful with licensing and exporting rights.” Bosworth is grate> T R A N S C O N T I N E N TA L CARE Marietta ful to the Cincinnati College community to conduct second Ghana school for the service project in May. computers and also appreciates the support of his boss, John Davis, who is the Chief Information Officer at Marietta. Once in Ghana, Marietta College representatives will be busy teaching the teachers and students how to use the software. The group will also tour different regions of Ghana. “It is rewarding to note that a few of the students going on the trip are returnees; they were part of the team that went on the 2008 service trip,” Vulor said. “They are looking forward to reconnecting with the kids they worked with the last time they were there. It is an opportunity for us to reevaluate the impact of our first visit to the school.”—GS

Alumni asked to help during Community Service Day

ast year, Marietta students, staff and faculty devoted more than 17,000 hours to volunteering locally. As one of its Nine Core Values, the College encourages the campus community to recognize the importance of providing service to the region. On April 10, Marietta College is reaching out to alumni to join in the 2010 Community Service Day effort around the globe. “This year, for Community Service Day, we are looking for groups of alumni to participate and to be engaged in their communities through volunteerism. Right now, we’re trying to identify target cities and finding contact people in those cities who can organize a group of volunteers,” said Amanda Dever, Marietta’s AmeriCorps VISTA. So far, the Alumni Association is gathering work groups in Boston, Chicago, Columbus, Denver, Houston, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Cleveland, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and Marietta. Alumni in other communities who want to start their own service group for a particular site can register online at www. marietta.edu/alumni_serice_day/. MCAA will provide refreshments to each registered group. The idea for involving alumni in CSD stemmed from a conversation that Career Center Director Hilles Hughes had with former VISTA Renee Steffen last year. “When I worked at Clark University in Worcester, Mass., our alumni office had a similar event which focused on alums serving the community around the U.S. and the world,” Hughes said. “It offered a wonderful PR opportunity as well as a way to engage alumni and reinforce our mission to provide service to the community.”

Steffen and Dr. Tanya Judd Pucella, who is the Director of Civic Engagement in the McDonough Center for Leadership and Business, applied for a 175th Anniversary Grant and received $1,000. The money will pay for special banners, water bottles and postcards that will be sent to each group. “We’re hoping that all of the groups will be photographed with their banners at whatever work site they will be on,” Dever said. Judd Pucella said last year Marietta College had 236 participants—students, staff and faculty—who contributed nearly 600 hours of service on CSD. “Renee and I decided that this was an excellent opportunity to highlight not just what our students currently do, but what our alumni do every day in their own communities,” Judd Pucella says. “We thought this was a good way to celebrate the 175th and connect our current students with the alumni. There certainly is a culture of giving back that starts here at Marietta College and, for many members of The Long Blue Line, extends to their new communities once they graduate.”—GS

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Community Service Day/Alumni Association effort, please visit: http://www.marietta.edu/ Academics/resources/volunteer_service_program/ alumni_service_day.html To register for one of the existing service projects or to register a new work site, please visit: http://www.marietta.edu/ alumni_service_day/

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Hall family visits 30 MLB stadiums in one summer

It wasn’t a well thought-out plan. Ashley Hall ’07 was making an observation and quick suggestion while home in Marysville, Ohio, during Christmas break a few years ago. However, her parents listened and liked the concept. So they took it another step.

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“I told my dad that I wanted to see all of the Major League ballparks, but I thought we could do this over a couple of years,” Hall said. “He thought I meant go see them all in one summer. When he told me we could go to all of them in one summer I thought that sounded pretty cool.” So when she went home for spring break in 2006 the Hall family began to map out a strategy. “I kept thinking they were both nuts,” said Ashley’s mother, Merri Hall. “We sat down and started to see that we could really pull this off in one summer.” What started in Cincinnati on May 13 and culminated more than three months later in Atlanta on Aug. 27 was a 28,000-mile adventure that included 49 home runs, two grand slams, 26 errors, and six extra-inning games. “You can probably tell from this information the baseball fan in us came out in keeping stats on everything,” Merri said. “We tried to account for every hot dog we bought, every gallon of gas, every program, hotel room, etc. So, we took about six years of vacations in one summer.” Before the 29-state voyage began—it also included Washington, D.C., and Ontario, Canada—Merri purchased a new

Chevy Trailblazer. “Thankfully it had a DVD player in it,” Ashley said. The miles quickly added up for the Trailblazer as Ashley, Merri and father, Jon ’78, amassed 14,640 miles over the highways in 264 hours. Gas prices ranged that summer from $2.67 to $3.42 per gallon. The family also flew an additional 13,445 miles to see games in Texas, Florida, Colorado and on the West Coast. “We started in Phoenix and that is the only game that we didn’t see every inning because our flight out of Columbus was late,” Merri said. “We were upset, but we couldn’t get to another game there.” Other family members accompanied the threesome to a few of the games, including Merri’s mother, who went out west. In total, the Halls purchased 132 game tickets—including seats for nine sold-out contests. “Some of the tickets we had were nose bleed seats, but there were a couple of games that we were able to get some good seats, like Oakland and Cincinnati were great seats,” Ashley said. The most expensive ticket was $112 in Boston (face value $45) on the secondary market, followed by $97 for a Cubs game (face value $32). The least expensive ticket was $9 in Toronto. They all agreed that San Francisco’s AT&T Park was one of

their favorite stops, particularly because of the unique variety of foods at the concession stands. The Halls also appreciated the history of both Wrigley Field and Fenway Park. “We were pretty lucky because we didn’t get any rained out games. It could have been difficult to do this if we got rained out of even one game because of our schedule,” Ashley said. “We did this mostly on the weekends, and we would try to do two games in a weekend. Most of it was really great. Seeing all of the games and stadium were awesome. Worst part was all of the driving.” Ashley, who earned a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Psychology at Marietta, is teaching at Owens Community College in Toledo, while working on a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology at Tiffin University. Her schedule may be too busy to attend many games these days, she said she’d like to replicate the adventure again to include the new parks in New York and Minnesota. “I’d definitely like to do it again. It was a

great adventure to do it all in one summer. It may be more practical to do it over a few summers, but we could do it again,” she said. Ashley may want to start saving now, though. “I’m not sure I want to admit this, but I think we spent about $30,000 for everything,” Merri said. “When we started planning this trip it was overwhelming at first, but when we arrived in Atlanta for our last game we were all kind of sad it was over.” For Jon, the experience was priceless. “Getting to spend this time with the family was real special. I realized I had a 21-yearold daughter who still likes spending time with her parents so I wanted to do this,” he said. “I can still remember having my arm around Ashley at every game as we sang ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame,’ during every seventh-inning stretch. That’s an awesome experience.”—TP

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Career transitioning with the help of Marietta College’s Career Center

tanding in McDonough auditorium speaking in front of prospective students and their families, I always emphasize: “By choosing Marietta College, you are granted a lifetime membership in our community, including free and confidential access to Career Services.” Many of the 18-year-olds aren’t impressed…but I see the depth of understanding in the parents’ eyes. Former students are taking advantage of this offer more than ever. Let’s meet several alumni who have contacted the Career Center during the past year to take advantage of the services offered not just to students, but to alumni as well. One woman from Southeastern Ohio who stayed home with her children for several years was confronted with working full time again and felt that her previous career would not be easy to balance with the demands of motherhood. On the brink of a big decision to change her direction, she emailed the Career Center to help her brainstorm other options where she could utilize her skills and interests but work from home with a flexible schedule. After discussing her goals, I was able to email her suggestions and appropriate contacts and resources. Several months later, she sent me an email with the exciting news that she had been working from home and earning more money than she had thought possible while maintaining control over her schedule. Another woman from Pittsburgh with two master’s degrees and a 20-year career with a Fortune 500 company was suddenly laid off. She contacted one of her favorite undergraduate professors from Marietta who led her to my office. Her situation was very complex as there were children, a house, and a husband’s career, all enmeshed in her career context. We discussed her job search methods and the importance of using Marietta College’s PioneerNet as a valuable social networking tool. I don’t know the outcome of this situation yet, but do know that she commented to me that it was comforting to know that she wasn’t alone and that she was still a part of the Marietta College community. One morning I came into work and an alumnus from California had uploaded his résumé into College Central, our online résumé and job database. When I saw his résumé, I emailed him to set up a phone consultation to offer a résumé critique and career advising. Even though his career had involved television production of some popular shows, he was considering a change in order to provide more stability for his growing family. We talked about utilizing some of the Marietta College online resources, including the employer and job database housed in College Central. We also discussed targeting his search by using professional associations and specific job sites tailored to his industries of interest. Additionally, we developed a list of companies that he thought could use his skills and instigated a marketing plan designed to “get his foot in the door.” Hopefully, those 18-year-olds sitting in McDonough Auditorium facing their transition to college will take advantage of the services offered by the Marietta College Career Center while they are students. But even if they don’t, knowing that the door to the Career Center is always open, even if it’s just a virtual one, should provide them with confidence and hope during times that are fraught with anxiety and unpredictability.— HILLES HUGHES, MARIETTA COLLEGE DIRECTOR OF CAREER SERVICES 18

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CLASS NOTES

1940s & 1950s Dolly Cannamela McCall ’41 reminisces that her days spent at Marietta are among her best memories of friends and faculty. Among the many she fondly recalls are Dorothy Hupp Ward ’41, R. Jeffrey MacLeod ’42, and Professor Harla Ray Eggleston. Jean Johnson Shaw ’44 (Chi Omega) is still actively producing woodcuts and paintings. Her latest woodcut depicts the biblical image of Daniel in the lion’s den. Jean keeps in touch with her Chi-O roommate from her Marietta College days, Margaret Amrhein Lawrence ’44. Daniel J. DeMar ’47 (Lambda Chi Alpha) noted with tremendous gratification this past Homecoming that much growth and change has taken place at his alma mater over the many decades since his student days on campus. As with many of his classmates, graduation would have come sooner for him were it not for the call for duty of World War II.

1960s G. Kirk Strong ’61 (Delta Upsilon) and his wife, Trish, welcome any fellow Marietta College alumni or students who happen to be near Anacortes, Wash., to stop by and visit them in their retirement location. Arthur Brodsky ’63 (Delta Upsilon) is looking forward to spending several weeks in Aruba this winter with his wife, Leslie, and their grandchildren. He would love to hear from his “old” College classmates.

Alice Press Gold ’52 (Alpha Gamma Delta) enjoyed five great days of fun shooting Sex in the City 2 (Warner Brothers Pictures, May 2010). Look for her acting appearance in the wedding scene. Bernard H. Strasser ’52 has celebrated his 50th year as a lawyer and member of the Florida Bar Association. Bernard continued after Marietta to finish his bachelor’s degree from Arizona State, and graduate degrees from Penn State and Duke University. Married for 50 years in 2008 with three children and four grandchildren, he is grateful to still be reasonably healthy and enjoying life. Judith Backus Becker ’53 (Sigma Kappa) is working on the second book in The Armageddon Trilogy, a fictional series based upon her previous published exposition, Rightly Dividing the Book of Revelations. Book one in the trilogy, The Beginning of the End: The Armageddon Trilogy, was published in October 2008.

volunteer activities. Thanksgiving was a time of family reunion spent with daughter, Shoshanna M. Ahart ’84, and her husband, Andreas Karlstetter, and daughter, Ariel C. Ahart ’86, and her husband, Don Lu, and children, Kip and Aliya. Donald E. ’54 and Virginia Welling Eros ’55 celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 15, 2009, with a dinner party hosted by their three sons, David, John and Mark. Harvey J. Krauser ’56 was named the chairman of the board of the Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton, Fla. Boca West has been voted the No. 1 rated residential country club in the nation and the No. 1 rated country club in Florida. Anne Crawford Andrews ’58 (Sigma Kappa) is pleased to report that her grandson, Caleb Ellis ’13, is a student at Marietta College. Caleb is running on the cross country team and plans to participate in track and field in the spring.

Alice Glattstein Ahart ’54 (Alpha Xi Delta) is still enjoying retirement in the Memphis, Tenn., area and continuing many community

Richard O. Davies ’59 (Alpha Sigma Phi) has been named the 2009 Distinguished Faculty Award winner by the University

Ann Strickland Merritt ’63 and her husband of 46 years, Ron, are enjoying a quieter, simpler time in life since her retirement from being a reading consultant with the Springfield (Mass.) Public Schools in 2002. Their two sons, Randy and Brett, are grown and they have four grandchildren, Jourdan, (19), Christopher (17), Chelsea (15), and Jake (13).

McDonough Leadership scholar, Brendan M. George ’11. First connecting last summer with Jack’s invitation for Brendan to accompany him to the Kalamazoo (Mich.) Rotary lunch, they’ve remained in contact by virtue of their mutual interest in humanitarian services.

Peter D. Gwyn ’65 (Alpha Tau Omega) retired from the practice of law in the Toledo, Ohio, area in May of 2008, and is keeping busy traveling and building a lakeside cottage in Ontario, Canada. John E. Hopkins ’65 (Tau Kappa Epsilon) has continued to stay in touch with Marietta College

Carol Thomas Hewitt ’67 has retired from Great American Insurance, Crop Division after 18 ½ years as an application programmer. Laurence Kramer ’67 (Tau Epsilon Phi) and his wife, Ellen, are the proud new grandparents of Chace Alexander Suresky, born July 26, 2009, to their daughter and son-in-law, Leigh Alison and Joshua Todd Suresky. Laurence is the senior partner of the Law

of Nevada. Dick’s excellence as a history professor and his authorship accomplishments in the areas of the history of American small towns and the role of sports in American social and cultural history has earned him many previous awards and honors: the Reno Foundation Distinguished Professor (1999), the Minnesota Humanities Council Book of the Year Award (2004), and Northern Arizona University’s Teacher of the Year Award (1970). Dick has shared his historical insights on various broadcasts of HBO, National Public Radio, and in an ESPN documentary about Jimmy “the Greek” Snyder. Edwin D. Michael ’59, with major editorial assistance from his wife, Jane Callander Michael ’60 (Alpha Xi Delta), has recently published a historical novel, Shadow of the Alleghenies. This historical fiction portrays a realistic view of surviving the rugged Appalachian frontier of the 1750s, and ends with the first battle of the French and Indian War at Fort Necessity, Pa., with George Washington surrendering for the only time in his career.

Offices of Laurence Kramer, PLLC, located in Armonk, N.Y., and celebrating the firm’s 35th anniversary. Patricia Hinckley Reese ’67 (Sigma Sigma Sigma) became a first-time grandmother on Sept. 29, 2009. Finley Miller Reese began her journey early at three and a half pounds, but is making rapid gains. Patricia’s professional life is full with being the business manager of the board of the Town Players of Newtown, Conn., and producing last summer The Merry Wives of Windsor. However, she is eager to get back to acting.

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CLASS NOTES Allen B. Horn ’68 is a consultant for DENTSPLY International in Tulsa, Okla., providing clinical expertise to dentists on endodontic care. Allen’s son, David, is a resident at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in endodontics,

and son, Jay, is the new dad of granddaughter, Sarah.

8, 2009, to their son, Tom, and his wife, Jennifer.

Sylvia Harby Hutton ’69 and her husband, David, announce the birth of their fifth grandson, Landon Thomas Hutton, on Oct.

Sandra Lashley Tanis ’69 (Chi Omega) completed her master’s degree in nursing from the University of New Hampshire

in 2008. Her registered nursing license specializes in palliative care. Sandy is the hospice liaison between the Rockingham County Visiting Nurses Association and local southern New Hampshire hospitals.

campus prompted Gary to realize just how wonderful it had been to be a student at Marietta.

1970s H. Earl “Doc” Holliday ’70 has published his second book, Boys: Transitioning from Athletic Aggression to Academic Affirmation, which addresses the challenge of reversing the steep decline of the intellectual performance of many adolescent and teenage boys within America’s public schools. The text outlines strategies to assist this group in negotiating the impactful academic, physical, emotional and psychological challenges during these transitional years. Dianne Van Ness Hart ’70 is thoroughly enjoying her retirement from her New York State auditor/ accountant career, relaxing with her husband, two children and four toddler grandsons, and still having some time to continue her personal tax and accounting business. Paul E. ’70 (Delta Upsilon) and Mary Stetson Lingerfeldt ’69 (Sigma Kappa) on Sept. 16, 2009, welcomed Aly Jane, their sixth grandchild. Paul and Mary are lucky to be able to visit all six frequently (ages 12, 10, 8, 5, almost 1 and Aly). Mary has retired after practicing law for 22 years. Paul still operates his environmental construction and petroleum engineering firm. Gary J. Harpold ’71 finds himself only growing busier as he grows older. In addition to being the chief of neuroscience at the Salem (Va.) Veterans Hospital and on the faculty of two medical schools, Gary has been studying acupuncture to assist in the care of his patients. On the lighter side, he has also joined a classic rock ’n’ roll band. A recent trip back to

Thomas P. Taggart ’71 has been appointed by the Ohio State Bar Association to chair the association’s Family Law Committee for 2009-10. The standing law committee will inform Ohio lawyers about the latest court decisions and regulatory changes in this particular area of law. Tom, who has previously served in the Athens (Ohio) County Prosecutor’s Office, the Athens County Child Support Enforcement Agency, and the 4th District Court of Appeals, is now part owner of Seven Ranges Radio Company, which operates several radio stations in Ohio and West Virginia. Ellen Swartz Reeder ’74 is working as an environmental consultant and living in The Woodlands, Texas. She recently traveled with her husband to Kenya, Tanzania and the Galapagos Islands.

Carl F. ’76 and Marjorie Rittenberg Schulz ’75 celebrated their son Andrew’s marriage to Tina Fino in New York City on Sept. 11, 2009, together with several Marietta College alumni and friends: (front row) Lois R. Garrison, Paula J. Jordan ’75 (Alpha Xi Delta), David L. Garrison ’77 (Delta Tau Delta), David W. Charles ’76; (back row) Deborah Schiff Robinson ’75 (Alpha Xi Delta), Margie, Carl.

Robert B. Graham ’75 (Delta Upsilon) became a professional healthcare representative for Pfizer, Inc. in October 2009 when his previous employer, Wyeth Pharmaceutical, was acquired by Pfizer. Bob has consistently been ranked in the top 15 percent of the industry’s sales force throughout his 22-year career in pharmaceutical sales. Cynthia Agnew Rau ’75 (Sigma Kappa) has been an instructor in the visual art department at the Aquinas Institute of Rochester, N.Y., for 13 years. The Aquinas Institute is a parochial high school. Stacey Hayford Hamaker ’76 (Chi Omega), in her position of overseeing the integrity of the computer operations for Mary Kay, Inc. in 30 countries, values the opportunity to work with the many diverse cultures, and to be able to see firsthand how comput-

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Henry E. Stevenson ’77 (Tau Epsilon Phi), as a member of the Lexington Minutemen, and with a delegation of towns people from Lexington, Mass., recently visited Antony, the town’s sister city in France. They also visited the American Cemetery in Normandy, the site of the Allied invasion of Europe on June 6, 1944. Henry was deeply honored to be allowed with the Minutemen to place a wreath at the Veterans Memorial.

CLASS NOTES ers have changed the world since Marietta College launched her career in the computer industry. Bernard W. “Red” ’76 and his wife, Ruth Martin Spence ’56, still love their retirement. Red gives fly fishing lessons and finds various audiences for reciting Robert W. Service’s poetry, and Ruth enjoys piecing quilts and participating in her church’s activities.

Debra K. Roberts-Crum ’78 has been employed at the WrightPatterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, for nearly 29 years. In June she was presented with a framed letter of appreciation in recognition for her many years of dedicated service to the base.

Kathy M. Strauss ’78’s (Sigma Sigma Sigma) communications design studio, ImageWerks, 1c, earned the Home Based Business of the Year award by the Prince William County (Va.) Regional Chamber of Commerce. The business, located in Woodbridge, Va., started 10 years ago with one project—to design a logo and brochure for a small local business. The company now provides design services for many local and international corporations.

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Alumnus receives 2009 Spirit of Life Award John B. Langel ’70 was recognized last September by a leading cancer hospital and research center for the breadth of his professional and personal achievements. The City of Hope awarded Langel the 2009 Spirit of Life Award in September 2009. Langel, who is a partner in charge of the Labor, Employment and Immigration group at Ballard Spahr LLP, currently serves on Marietta’s Board of Trustees. He is married to Jackie Pinotti Langel ’70, has two married sons and two grandchildren. All live in the Philadelphia area.

1980s Ronald B. Warren ’80, the longtime gallery directory and partner of the Mary Boone Gallery in Chelsea, N.Y., was honored this past October with “A Tribute to Ron Warren,” a 30-artist exhibition that filled the entire gallery

with pieces that were inspired by, favored by, or created in Ron Warren’s honor. Over the last three decades the Mary Boone Gallery has represented many notable artists, including Julian Schnabel, David Salle, Brice Marden, Eric Fischl, Barbara Kruger, Ross Bleckner, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, all of whom contributed to the exhibit. Mary McCoy Rochotte ’81 enjoys living again in Southeast

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Metcalf ’79 Honored Jim Metcalf ’79 appreciated being recognized by two national organizations at the Society of Petroleum Engineers Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition in New Orleans in October. But what made the night extra special for the Vice President of Drilling at Newfield Exploration Co. in Houston, Texas, was the fact he got to share the evening with Dr. Robert Chase, Professor of Petroleum Engineering and Geology at Marietta, who was also being recognized. Metcalf received The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers Robert Earll McConnell Award. The award was established in 1968 to recognize beneficial service to mankind by engineers through significant contributions that tend to advance a nation’s standard of living or replenish its natural resources. Metcalf was recognized for his commitment for conducting safe, environmentally sound global drilling operations and for his service to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organizations of Greater Houston. “I was honored to receive the 2009 AIME Robert Earll McConnell Award for my contribution to our industry and community on behalf of all those I’ve had such good fortune to work with throughout my career and the dedicated individuals I have served with over the years at Big Brothers/Big Sisters,” Metcalf said. “It was a great evening shared with Bob and Carol Chase, Ben and Connie Thomas, Dave Freeman and Ming Dong. We also got to see Bob receive the SPE Distinguished Service Award, which was so long overdue for all he has done for SPE, Marietta College and the energy industry.” Metcalf has been employed at Newfield since 1995. Prior to joining Newfield, he worked for Tenneco Oil E&P and two Gulf Coast independents as vice president of operations. “Each year, SPE honors an elite group of individuals who have extended the boundaries of the profession and of SPE,” said Leo Roodhart, 2009 SPE President. “Future generations of exploration and production professionals will be measured against their contributions and accomplishments. We congratulate James Metcalf for receiving this prestigious international award.”—TP

Ohio with her family and working as a senior project manager with Kemron Environmental Services. Mary Lou was very proud to attend her niece’s recent White Coat Ceremony at Marietta College, which marks the students’ transition from classroom to the clinic, and to tour the new PA facility with her special tour guide, Sarah R. Zumbro ’08, sporting her new PA coat.

Shoshanna M. Ahart ’84 continues her art career in Eichstaett, Germany. The limited edition of her 2010 calendar of reproductions of her pastels, “Eichstaett in Bloom,” is currently in production. James E. Beerman, Jr. ’84, after 14 years in managed health care, has left his COO position with WellCare HealthPlans of Florida to become the CFO of the Behavioral Health Division of BayCare Health Systems in Tampa, Fla.

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Emily Greenslade Gielink ’88 (Sigma Kappa) enjoyed reuniting with her very special Marietta College family at Homecoming this year: Susan Greenslade Dippel ’84, Emily, Ernestine Jackson Greenslade ’79 (Alpha Xi Delta), and Richard M. Greenslade ’78.

Marsha E. Rohe ’83 (Alpha Xi Delta) and David Cernera, after 23 years of dating, were married on Oct. 17, 2009, in Staten Island, N.Y. Her AZD sisters could not have been happier. (front row: Diane Keenan Spreitzer ’83, Marcia Winslow Schnicker ’81, Maggie Rohe, Marsha, Helen Tobin Moore ’81, and Donna C. Bitzelberger ’82; back row: Guion Alworth Valle ’83 and Kathleen Sutphin ’83)

David ’84 and Marilyn Marr San Clemente ’82 (Sigma Sigma Sigma) enjoy their summers on the Cape. Their son, John, is studying engineering at Clarkson University after graduating from Lawrence Academy and daughter, Emily, is a freshman at Notre Dame Academy where she is competing in swimming and tennis.

Ariel C. Ahart ’86 and her family are in Baku, Azerbaijan, until the summer of 2010 where her husband is Acting Ambassador at the American Embassy. Jennifer Riley Faler ’89 (Chi Omega) was awarded the Outstanding Alumnae Award by the Pi Alpha Chapter of Chi Omega at the University of Cincinnati. This

1990s & 2000s Scott D. Lewis ’90 was married July 3, 2009. Scott and his wife, Michelle, live in Waterford, Mich. Scott has been teaching science for 10 years at Our Lady of the Lakes Parrish Schools and is also the track and field and the cross country coach. Aaron M. ’97 and Lynn Stoyak Haid ’96 (Chi Omega) welcomed their first child, William Henry, on Dec. 22, 2008, in Cincinnati, Ohio. S. Jason Gromelski ’98 (Delta Upsilon) and his wife, Gina, welcomed their first child, Adriana Rose, to their family on July 6, 2009. Jason opened his own private physical therapy practice, Nola Physical Therapy, in New York City on Aug. 27, 2008.

Heather J. Macnaughtan ’93 was married to Stephen Dudek on Oct. 31, 2009, in Old Lyme, Conn. Marietta alumni attending were Valerie S. Petty ’94, Heather, Scott R. Piotrowski ’94, Kara Johnson Pearson ’94, Beth Kreber Black ’93, and Maureen E. Morgan ’93. Heather and Stephen are living in Livonia, Mich.

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award is based on dedication and service to the organization at the local and national levels. Jennifer has been an advisor to the chapter for more than 10 years and is serving on the National Advisor Training Team. She is also the president of the Pattison Elementary School PTO and serves as “cheer mom” for her daughter Mallory’s, squad. Jennifer and her

husband, Randy, Mallory (10), and Michael (7) live in Milford, Ohio.

Patrick O. Hunter ’01 and Angela Styers were married April 18, 2009, and honeymooned in Mexico. They are enjoying being new homeowners in Centerburg, Ohio. Angie is an athletic trainer in Mt. Vernon, Ohio.

Adam M. Pearl ’05 and Kelly A. Kiger ’05 were married Nov. 15, 2008, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Sharing in the celebration were: Marjory “Cate” Weber ’06 (Chi Omega), Kristine A. Boyd ’06 (Sigma Kappa), Kelly, Adam, Jason W. Malley ’05, Samantha D. Armacost ’07, ’09; Cullen D. Hencke ’05, Sarah McClintock, Daniel J. May ’07 (Delta Tau Delta), Richard A. Miyajima ’05, Bridget K. Kilcourse ’06, Harris E. Mason ’04; Patrick J. Wilson ’04, Jason R. Ellis ’05, Kate M. Paullin ’06.

Brian K. ’03 (Alpha Tau Omega) and Kelly Kermode Jett ’02 welcomed Jillian Anne on Sept. 19, 2009. The family resides in Columbus, Ohio. Kelly just finished her master’s degree in gifted education from Ashland University and Brian is a manager for United Rentals.

John C. Matthews ’89 (Alpha Sigma Phi) has safely returned from military service in Afghanistan and in now working in the Pentagon and living in Derwood, Md.

Harris E. Mason ’04 and his bride, Lisa, celebrated their wedding on Long Island, N.Y., in July with several of his Marietta College classmates from 2004-06 joining in the fun.

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Christina Biedenbach Ullman ’93 ALUMNAE’S C R E AT I V E S T U D I O R E C E I V E S N AT I O N A L R E C O G N I T I O N

Christina Biedenbach Ullman ’93 and Alix Northrup ’05 of Ullman Design—a graphic design, illustration, and interactive media studio located in Marietta, Ohio—were recognized with multiple awards for creative work in 2009. The Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) recognized the studio’s work in its annual competitions. In the Pride of CASE V competition, Ullman Design was awarded a Silver Award in the category Best Alumni/Institutional Magazine (2,999 FTE or fewer) for Wooster, the alumni magazine published by The College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. Ullman Design was also recognized in the 2009 CASE III Award Program with an Award of Excellence in the category of Alumni Magazines for Arts & Sciences, a biannual magazine produced for the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. All Award of Excellence winners are finalists for the Grand Award in each category, which will be announced at the Awards Event on Feb. 23 at the CASE III Conference. The studio also received a Gold Award for superior craftsmanship from by the International Association of Printing House Craftsmen for the invitational and event materials produced for Hanover College’s inauguration of Dr. Sue DeWine, Marietta’s former provost. The American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine presented Ullman Design with three first-place awards for its redesign of the Centers of Osteopathic Research and Education (CORE) identity and related promotions. The awards were for Best Marketing or Public Relations Campaign, Best Logo and Best Specialty Item. CORE is administered by the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

IN > MEMORIAM > 1930s

David R. Williams ’45 of Mahomet, Ill. (10/13/2009).

Edith Bohrer Scott ’51 of Annandale, Va. (9/10/2009). C. Neale Williams ’51 of Parkersburg, W.Va. (11/16/2009).

Isabel Pollock Mellinger ’41 of Canfield, Ohio (6/24/2009).

Jack E. McFarland, Sr. ’49 of Waverly, Ohio (9/15/2009). Survivors include his son, Jack E. McFarland, Jr. ’78, and daughter, Elizabeth McFarland O’Nale ’76.

Frank E. Hock ’42 of Marietta, Ohio (3/27/2009).

Larry R. Shingleton ’49 of Newport, Ohio (11/20/2009).

Earl P. Stephens ’42 (Alpha Sigma Phi) of Hernando, Miss. (10/4/2009). Survivors include his wife, Blanche Herndon Stephens ’43.

> 1950s

Randall A. Fordham ’38 (Lambda Chi Alpha) of Shelby, Ohio (12/6/2009).

> 1940s

Clifford M. Bach ’43 (Lambda Chi Alpha) of Vineland, N.J. (1/22/2009). Mary Aler Smith ’43 of Omena, Mich. (10/8/2009). Florence Brown Toomey ’43 (Chi Omega) of New Philadelphia, Ohio (10/31/2009). William P. Schneider ’44 of Anderson, S.C. (4/18/2009).

Miriam Hirchert Hull ’50 (Sigma Kappa) of Canonsburg, Pa. (9/4/2009). Joseph A. Mailander ’50 of Euclid, Ohio (10/14/2009). G. Mary Wainwright Weckbacher ’50 (Chi Omega) of Canton, Ohio (11/28/2009). Survivors include her husband, Henry L. Weckbacher ’50. Lee R. Prunty ’51 of Lowell, Ohio (10/11/2009). Survivors include his wife, Dion Hock Prunty ’93.

Richard L. Waddle ’53 of Ellensburg, Wash. (10/2/2009). Survivors include his wife, Helen Carlsen Waddle ’53.

> 1960s David A. Yerian ’62 (Alpha Sigma Phi) of Navarre, Fla. (5/24/2009). William D. Goulet ’63 (Tau Epsilon Phi) of Sausalito, Calif. (11/22/2009).

Stanley C. Huffman ’55 of Hampton, Va. (8/24/2009).

Thomas A. Knappe ’63 (Tau Kappa Epsilon) of Broomfield, Colo. (9/10/2009).

John D. Schmidt ’55 (Delta Upsilon) of Bluffton, S.C. (8/28/2009). Survivors include his brothers, Thomas E. Schmidt ’59 and Charles D. Schmidt ’53.

Judith McEvoy Repke ’63 (Chi Omega) of Alexandria, Va. (6/17/2009). Survivors include her husband, Arthur E. Repke ’62 (Alpha Sigma Phi).

Daniel L. McCarthy ’56 (Alpha Tau Omega) of Bridgeport, W.Va. (11/25/2009). Survivors include his wife, Janet Woodruff McCarthy ’56 (Alpha Xi Delta).

Thomas W. Schmidt ’63 of Palmetto Bay, Fla. (9/16/2009).

Mary Himmler White ’56 (Chi Omega) of Cherry Hill, N.J. (9/26/2009).

> 1970s Randall E. Hastings ’77 of Washington, W.Va (11/11/2009). Phillip I. Kenney ’79 of Brewster, Mass. (9/7/2009).

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fter visiting Marietta College’s campus last fall, Dr. Robert Pastoor felt at home in the historic pioneer city. “Marietta College has an outstanding reputation among other educational institutions so I just felt good about this opportunity,” he said. On Jan. 18, Pastoor began his role as the Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students at Marietta College, replacing Dr. Lon Vickers, who announced his retirement last year. “This is a significant moment for Marietta College,” said Marietta College President Jean A. Scott. “Dr. Pastoor brings a wealth of experience in student life, including the development of first-year seminar programs, campus housing, judicial systems, academic warning programs, and a four-year learning model for student affairs integrated with academic learning outcomes.” Pastoor, who was most recently the President of St. John’s Catholic Prep in Frederick, Md., will focus on campus life, residential life, student well-being and health and other areas that impact student success and overall experience. Pastoor joins Marietta after more than 25 years of student affairs experience in higher education. He has also served as a vice president for 17 years at three institutions, including at the University of San Diego, Carroll College in Helena, Mont., and at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg, Md. “The size of the school, and the fact it’s a liberal arts school were appealing to me,” Pastoor said. “I’m also very excited about the relationship between Student Life and the McDonough Leadership Program. Everyone I met at Marietta was very impressive, and I’m looking forward to being part of the community.” Pastoor is married to Ann Marie Lynch, and they have three children, Thomas, 18, Tully, 14, and Marijka, 11.—TP

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