Alumni Weekend 2015 Guidebook by Miami University Advancement

JUNE 11–14, 2015

OX F O R D, O H

Relive your greatest hits.

2015 GUIDEBOOK Schedules, Maps, Event Details & More

Just as your favorite songs can bring back your best memories, so can days (and nights) spent in Oxford.

Revisit your favorite Miami memories on campus, Uptown—and, yes, even in the classroom! We’re so glad to see you here for Alumni Weekend 2015 to relive your greatest hits all in one place! —The Miami University Alumni Association Staff

WINTER COLLEGE 2016

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ALUMNI WEEKEND

General Information Welcome Center

Computing Resources

Goggin Ice Center 513-529-6523

Guest Internet access is available around campus for anyone with a laptop or mobile device. Alumni can access the Internet via wired or wireless connections. Instructions on how to connect are available at the Welcome Center and at the front desk of each residence hall. Email and Internet access are brought to you by Miami University IT Services and are available in the Welcome Center Cyber Café (Thursday–Saturday).

WELCOME CENTER HOURS:

Thursday, June 11 » Noon–6 p�m� Friday, June 12 » 8 a�m�–5:30 p�m� and 6–8:30 p�m� Uptown Park (registration/housing check-in only) Saturday, June 13 » 7:30 a�m�–3 p�m� Thursday and Friday after-hours bell desk and housing check-in is at Anderson Hall. WELCOME CENTER PARTICIPANTS

Please visit the displays of our campus and community partners who are participating in this year’s Welcome Center. Alumni Chapters

Miami Explorers

Alumni College

Miami Men's Glee Club

Brice Society/Planned Giving

Miami University Intercollegiate Athletics

Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life & Student Activities Project Dragonfly Hillel Knolls of Oxford LGBT Services Liberty Mutual

Oxford Visitors Bureau PNC Bank Student Affairs Summer Reading Program University Libraries Women's Center

Miami University Bookstore A special Alumni Shop version of the Miami University Bookstore is open at the Welcome Center on Thursday, Friday and Saturday during regular Welcome Center hours. Get your Miami gear for all the weekend's events!

Campus Housing Please check out of your residence hall by noon on Sunday, June 14. Visit the housing desk at the Welcome Center if you have any questions regarding your housing assignment. 2

Getting Around Campus

Walking is the primary mode of transportation during Alumni Weekend. Shuttle bus service is provided Friday and Saturday around campus. See pages 22–23 for the bus schedule and route map. Golf carts and drivers are available to make getting from place to place easier for those with mobility restrictions. Golf carts DO NOT cross High St. or Patterson Ave., provide transportation Uptown, operate in severe weather, or transport luggage. Golf cart hours of operation: Thursday: 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m. Friday: 7 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Office of Disability Resources Miami University is proactive in its efforts of access and inclusion for individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request accommodations such as sign language interpreters, captioning or information about wheelchair-accessible transportation, please contact the Office of Disability Resources at 513-529-1541 in advance to make arrangements.

Lost and Found Lost and Found is located at the Alumni Weekend Welcome Center in Goggin Ice Center. After Alumni Weekend, contact the Alumni Association office at 513-529-5957.

Parking

Parking is available for FREE on campus streets, in designated lots and in the Campus Avenue Garage. Please pick up your Alumni Weekend parking pass at the Welcome Center in Goggin Ice Center. Passes must be displayed on the dashboard of your vehicle. Vehicles parked in handicap spaces without a proper permit will be ticketed.

Public Safety Reminder

Students: At your service! Student employees are a vital part of Alumni Weekend, and we encourage you to get to know them while you’re in Oxford. We hope you interact with them and perhaps share with a current student what things were like during your Miami days.

To receive Alumni Weekend updates on your mobile phone,

Tipping All staff members, including students, are appropriately compensated for their work during Alumni Weekend. They are not permitted to accept tips. Thank you for your cooperation.

Alumni Weekend is a time to enjoy yourself. For your safety, please remember to observe all Oxford city policies and TEXT regulations. Be careful not to Weather park across yellow curb lines on MUAA-AW The safety of Alumni Weekend Oxford streets. Do not park in TO participants is a priority. If severe handicap areas unless you have weather (lightning, high winds, the proper state-issued license 89800 hail, etc.) approaches while at plates or placard. Remember, outdoor events, please follow parking meters require change, the instructions provided by the and as always, speed limits will Miami University Police Department and Alumni be enforced. The City of Oxford also enforces the Weekend staff members, and immediately seek law prohibiting open containers on city streets. shelter in an adjacent building. Once the weather Smoke-Free Campus passes, the “all clear” will be given and outdoor events will resume, if possible (including delayed Please note that Miami campuses are smokemeals, live entertainment, etc.). Should a rain shower free environments. Smoking is prohibited in all roll through the area, outdoor events, activities and Miami University-owned facilities and property. A meal service will continue. Your cooperation, designated smoking area is provided for guests at patience and flexibility are greatly appreciated. The Marcum.

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Weekend Schedule T H U R S DAY, J U N E 1 1 Noon – 6 p.m. Welcome Center/Registration Goggin Ice Center (After-hours bell desk and housing check-in at Anderson Hall) 1 – 3 p.m. Class of 1965 Meet & Greet Goggin Ice Center 5:30 p.m. Class of 1965 Reception & Dinner Reception: Shriver Center, Chi Omega Plaza, Corner of Maple St. and Spring St. (Rain site: Shriver Center, John E. Dolibois Lobby) Dinner: Shriver Center, John E. Dolibois Rooms The Class of 1965 gathers for a special Thursday evening celebration worthy of a golden anniversary. Enjoy a night of fine dining, music and nostalgia. President David Hodge will recognize members of the Class of 1965 for their 50-year milestone with a special medallion ceremony.

8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Welcome Center/Registration Goggin Ice Center NOTE: From 6-8:30 p.m. on Friday, registration and housing check-in will be available at Memorial Park in Uptown Oxford (After-hours bell desk and housing check-in at Anderson Hall) 8:30 – 10 a.m. Class of 1965 Campus Tour HOSTED BY MUSF & ADVANCEMENT STAFF

Shriver Center Bus Stop on Maple Street Class photo to be taken at the Dauch Indoor Sports Center at 9 a.m.

10:30 a.m. – Noon Alumni College Opening Lecture Armstrong Student Center, Wilks Theater (1st Floor) PRESENTED BY FORMER UNIVERSITY ARCHITECT BOB KELLER ’73

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Campus Tours Shriver Center Bus Stop on Maple Street Approximately every 30 min. HOSTED BY MUSF

F R I DAY, J U N E 1 2 7 a.m. Á la carte Breakfast Armstrong Student Center 7:45 – 8:30 a.m. Class of 1965 “Grab and Go” Breakfast Shriver Center, Chi Omega Plaza, Corner of Maple St. and Spring St. (Rain site: Shriver Center, John E. Dolibois Lobby)

Noon – 1:30 p.m. Class of 1965 Luncheon Armstrong Student Center, Pavilion (3rd Floor) 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Class of 1965 Armstrong Student Center Tour Armstrong Student Center, Pavilion Lobby (3rd Floor) 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Armstrong Student Center Donor Name Locating Armstrong Student Center, Rotunda (2nd Floor) Did you give more than $200 to the Armstrong Student Center building project? If so, this is your opportunity to find your name in this building. Be it on the glass, in the floor or on a plaque, we can help you. TICKETED EVENT T

{ WEEK E N D SC HEDU L E } 5:30 – 10 p.m. Alumni Groups, Sorority and Fraternity Reunions & Open Houses Times and locations vary SEE PAGE 9 FOR ALL EVENT LISTINGS

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Class of 1955 Dinner Shriver Center, John E. Dolibois Room A 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Class of 1960 Dinner Shriver Center, John E. Dolibois Room C 5:30 p.m. Class of 1965 FIJI Dinner Goggin Ice Center, Goggin Club Room (Top Floor) 6 p.m. Delta Chi Reunion Dinner Delta Chi Chapter House, 131 E. Withrow St. 6 – 8:30 p.m. Registration with a Twist Memorial Park, Uptown Oxford We don’t want you to miss any of the action on Friday night, so we are moving Alumni Weekend registration and housing check-in to Memorial Park in Uptown Oxford. Stop by to pick up your registration packet and housing assignment. A DJ will be spinning some tunes; there will be bubble pools and an inflatable obstacle course for kids; and there will be corn hole boards too. (After 8:30 p.m., housing only check-in is located at Anderson Hall.) 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Class of 1990 Reunion Party Shriver Center, Chi Omega Plaza, Corner of Maple and Spring Streets (Rain site: Shriver Center, Heritage Room) There is no better way to start Alumni Weekend than a reunion party with your classmates. Start your evening at this party and then make your way Uptown to continue the celebration. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and hosted bar included.

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6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. Class of 1965 Reunion Party Armstrong Student Center, Bob & Doris ’52 Pulley Diner Enjoy this new space on campus, a space that looks like an old-time diner, complete with booths and a soda fountain bar. Typical diner food will be served including, but not limited to, sliders, steak sandwiches, onion rings, fries, milk shakes, and, of course, toasted rolls. There will also be a cash bar available. 8 p.m. – Midnight Reunion Class/Reunion Group Parties These are gathering points for classes and groups, but they are not exclusive to those classes or groups. Feel free to visit all your favorite establishments and be sure to wear your Miami red and your Alumni Weekend name badge so our Prize Patrol knows you are here for your reunion! 1965 – Armstrong Student Center (ticketed event) 1970 – Mac & Joe’s 1975 – Mac & Joe’s 1980 – 45 East (formerly Al & Larry’s/Attractions) 1985 – 45 East (formerly Al & Larry’s/Attractions) 1990 – Shriver Center (ticketed event) 1995 – Brick Street (formerly First Run) 2000 – Steinkeller 2005 – Top Deck 2010 – Skipper’s Alumni Band – The Woods

S AT U R DAY, J U N E 1 3 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Welcome Center/Registration Goggin Ice Center 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast Goggin Ice Center, Alumni Weekend Welcome Center

{ WE E KE ND S CH E DULE } 7:30 a.m. Toasted Roll Run/Walk 5K & FUN Run for Kids 12 & Under Goggin Ice Center Lobby Take this opportunity to run through your beautiful campus, see the many changes and relive wonderful memories. Little tykes will run a small course (in the area right outside of Goggin) that includes activity stations. All runners (big and small) will receive a Toasted Roll Run/Walk 5K shirt and a toasted roll at the end of the race. 8 a.m. Á la carte Breakfast Armstrong Student Center 8 – 8:50 a.m. Alumni College: Session I Benton Hall SEE DESCRIPTIONS PAGES 11–17

9 – 9:50 a.m. Alumni College: Session II Benton Hall

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Armstrong Student Center Donor Name Locating Armstrong Student Center, Rotunda (2nd Floor) 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Campus Tours Shriver Center Bus Stop on Maple Street Approximately every 30 min. HOSTED BY MUSF

10 – 10:50 a.m. Alumni College: Session III Benton Hall SEE DESCRIPTIONS PAGES 11–17

10 – 11 a.m. Admission Information Session Campus Avenue Building Auditorium 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Backstage Passes Times and locations vary SEE DESCRIPTIONS PAGES 18–19

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9 – 10 a.m. Tour of the Armstrong Student Center Armstrong Student Center, Shade Family Room (1st Floor/Rowan Hall) Don’t miss the opportunity to take a tour of one of the newest and most beautiful buildings on campus. Come learn about this building and all it has to offer current Miami students. 9 – 11:30 a.m. Class of 1990 Campus Tour & Reception Shriver Center Bus Stop on Maple Street TOUR HOSTED BY MUSF & ADVANCEMENT STAFF

A special campus tour for the Class of 1990 that culminates with an exclusive coffee and pastries reception at Lewis Place hosted by President David C. Hodge and Valerie Hodge.

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Alumni Groups, Sorority and Fraternity Reunions & Open Houses Times and locations vary SEE PAGE 9 FOR ALL EVENT LISTINGS

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Tour of the Armstrong Student Center Armstrong Student Center, Shade Family Room (1st Floor/Rowan Hall) 10:30 a.m. – Noon Class of 2005 Brunch Goggin Ice Center, Goggin Club Room (Top Floor) 11 – 11:50 a.m. Alumni College: Session IV Benton Hall SEE DESCRIPTIONS PAGES 11–17

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{ WEEK E N D SC HEDU L E } 11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Progressive Lunch Experience MapleStreet Station The progressive lunch experience will be just that—an experience! Fitted with a chef ’s hat and coat, you not only will eat the food from five different themed restaurants, you also will take part in cooking demonstrations and tour the dining facility’s kitchen. The experience starts promptly at 11:45 a.m.—please arrive on time. Noon Hughes Society Luncheon & Class of 1965 Induction Shriver Center, John E. Dolibois Rooms This traditional gathering for the "wisest" of Miami's alumni is open to all Miamians who graduated at least 50 years ago to welcome the newest 50-year class with a special induction ceremony. 2 – 2:50 p.m. Alumni College: Session V Benton Hall

5 – 6 p.m. SOME/SOMR & Alumni Board Ambassadors Reception Hall Auditorium, Lobby and Green Room 6 – 6:30 p.m. Parade Party & Parade of Classes Gather at 5:30 p.m. at the Hub 6:30 – 11 p.m. MiamiFest Slant Walk OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! FOOD SERVED 6:30-8:30 P�M� KIDS ZONE 6:30-9:30 P�M�

Alumni Weekend culminates in a huge outdoor party with food, music and fun for Miamians of all ages! This year, MiamiFest will be held on Slant Walk, the symbolic heart of Miami’s campus. Featuring an all-you-can-eat “Taste of Miami” ($20 per person), the Campus Owls Tribute Band and a DJ. Kids 12 & under eat free.

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2 – 3 p.m. Tour the Armstrong Student Center Armstrong Student Center, Shade Family Room (1st Floor/Rowan Hall) 3 – 3:50 p.m. Alumni College: Session VI Benton Hall SEE DESCRIPTIONS PAGES 11–17

3 – 5 p.m. Open Skate Goggin Ice Center 4 – 5 p.m. Miami Merger Reception Upham Arch All Miami Mergers are invited to stop by the Upham Arch to meet other Mergers, share Mergers stories and enjoy a cupcake and glass of champagne.

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S U N DAY, J U N E 1 4 8 a.m. Á la carte Breakfast Armstrong Student Center 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Ecumenical Worship Service Sesquicentennial Chapel 9:30 – 11 a.m. Grand Farewell Brunch Armstrong Student Center, Pavilion (3rd Floor) Make one last stop at the Armstrong Student Center to close out Alumni Weekend with an update from President David C. Hodge and Valerie Hodge about what’s going on around campus and what the future holds for our college old and grand!

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ALUMNI GROUPS, SORORITY AND FRATERNITY REUNIONS & OPEN HOUSES F R I DAY, J U N E 1 2 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Class of 1965 FIJI Dinner Goggin Ice Center, Goggin Club Room, Top Floor 6 p.m. Delta Chi Reunion Dinner 131 E. Withrow St. Gear Packers Reunion Dinner Hueston Woods State Park, Hueston Woods Lodge & Conference Center

S AT U R DAY, J U N E 1 3 10 a.m. EDL Retirement Celebration 322 McGuffey Hall Please join Miami alumni, faculty, and staff from the Department of Educational Leadership for a retirement celebration honoring Dr. Dennis Quantz. Time will be set aside for alumni to share their stories in celebration of Dr. Quantz and his lasting impact. 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sigma Phi Epsilon 224 E. Church St. Event in the Tent and Reunion BBQ Noon – 2 p.m. Class of 1965 Phi Kappa Tau Gathering Murstein Alumni Center, Staley Lounge Noon – 4 p.m. Delta Chi 131 E. Withrow St. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Kappa Sigma 404 E. Withrow St. 2 – 3 p.m. Equestrian Team Alumni Gathering Miami University Equestrian Center

2 – 4 p.m. 1809 LGBT Alumni Open House Armstrong Student Center, LGBTQ & Allies Legacy Room (Room 3040) Alpha Delta Phi 22 S. Campus Ave Alpha Omicron Pi 176 Richard Hall Architecture and Interior Design Alumni Hall Light refreshments provided. Beta Theta Pi 200 E. High St. Class of 1965 NROTC Alumni Gathering Armstrong Student Center, Shade Family Room Light refreshments provided. Delta Upsilon 400 East Vine St. Refreshments will be provided. Gamma Phi Beta 110 Minnich Hall Gear Packers Reunion Gathering Symmes Hall Miami Men’s Glee Club Gathering 100 Presser Hall Phi Delta Theta 102 N. Tallawanda Rd. Pi Kappa Alpha 410 E. Church St. Tau Kappa Epsilon 112 S. Campus Ave. 3 – 5 p.m. Sigma Alpha Mu 206 S. Campus Ave. 4 – 6 p.m. MUDEC (Luxembourg) Reception Murstein Alumni Center, Staley Lounge Come prepared to share stories and receive updates about the Luxembourg campus.

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Around Campus Goggin Ice Center

513-529-9800 Open Skate for all Alumni Weekend attendees on Saturday 3–5 p.m.

Armstrong Student Center

550 E. Spring St. 513-529-2310 Thursday–Friday 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Food venues in the student center are open during Alumni Weekend. See signs for hours of operation.

Miami University Bookstore Thursday–Friday 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (upper level only) Sunday 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (upper level only)

Miami University Art Museum Corner of Patterson & Chestnut at the edge of Western Campus 513-529-2232 Thursday & Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday Noon–5 p.m.

Arthur F. Conrad Formal Gardens Adjacent to The Marcum Open all weekend

University Libraries

The Walter Havighurst Special Collections Gallery Featuring an exhibit on life in the 1960s Third floor of King Library 513-529-3323 Thursday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. King Library Copies of Miami Recensio on display in lobby 513-529-4141 Thursday 7:15 a.m.–9 p.m. Friday 7:15 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 10

Business, Engineering, Science and Technology Library Laws Hall 513-529-7201 Thursday 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday 1–5 p.m. Art & Architecture Library Alumni Hall 513-529-6638 Thursday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. University Archives Withrow Court 513-529-6720 Thursday–Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Music Library Center for Performing Arts 513-529-2299 Thursday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

McGuffey Museum

Oak and Spring Streets 513-529-8380 Thursday 1–5 p.m. Friday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Recreational Sports Center Alumni Weekend name badge must be shown to use the facility for FREE Thursday–Friday 6 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, CALL: Public Safety: 513-529-2222 or 911 Oxford Police Department: 513-523-4321 Welcome Center: 513-529-6523 (during open hours)

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A reunion weekend wouldn’t be complete without some time in the classroom, right? Don’t worry—this time around, you won’t be quizzed at the end! Alumni College offers a variety of “Classes Without Quizzes” that explore subjects so current you could find them in today’s headlines� And with members of Miami’s distinguished faculty leading these lectures, it’s guaranteed you’ll learn something new! Alumni College sessions are free and open to all Alumni Weekend attendees, with no advance registration required.

Session I 8–8:50 a.m. Cooking Up an Estate Plan: Ingredients for Success JAYNE WHITEHEAD, GIFT PLANNING

Benton 100 Cooking up a successful estate plan is not unlike planning a great dinner party. Whom should you invite, what should be on the menu and which recipes will nourish the soul while also using manageable ingredients? Whether you already have a plan, or you're just beginning to think about your estate planning goals, this course will guide you in answering key questions about who to involve in the process, how to get started on a path, and how careful planning can help you achieve current financial goals, plan for your heirs and plan for the charities you support. Jayne Whitehead HA ’06 received her A�B� from Washington University and her doctorate of jurisprudence from the Washburn University School of Law� She began her tenure at Miami in July 2000� After successfully serving as vice president

for University Advancement and executive director of the Miami University Foundation, Whitehead returned to her passion for helping alumni and friends use charitable tax strategies to enhance their financial plans and their giving to Miami by serving as senior director of development for gift planning�

MUAA Annual Meeting TED DOWNING ’68 & RAY MOCK ’82, MIAMI UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Benton 102 In this revived “Annual Meeting” of the Miami University Alumni Association, Executive Director Ray Mock ’82 and MUAA President Ted Downing ’68 discuss the MUAA’s current alumni priorities as well as the Board’s vision for the future of the Alumni Association. Following this joint presentation, talk with Board members via a Q&A session, where you are invited to share your ideas about how the Alumni Association might better connect with Miami’s 200,000-plus living alumni. Ray Mock graduated from Miami with a degree in political science in 1982 and completed a master’s of education in 1983�

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Mock returned to Miami in 1986 as a member of the alumni relations staff and eventually was promoted to executive director in 2000� A former two-time All-American high jumper on Miami's track team, Ted Downing ’68 was inducted into the Miami Athletics Hall of Fame in 1982� Downing has served Miami in a variety of leadership roles since graduating with a B�S� in communications and education, previously serving as an alumni chapter leader in Chicago and participating in Miami's student recruitment efforts� He currently is president of the MUAA Board of Directors�

Session II 9–9:50 a.m. Pack Bags, Board Plane: An Inside Look at Miami’s Alumni Travel Program KATHRYN MYLES ’89, MIAMI UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Benton 204 Each year, a diverse selection of trips is handpicked for Miami Explorers, the University’s official alumni travel program. Every excursion is focused on alumni education and offers the chance to experience new cultures, discover new destinations and connect with other Miamians. In this session, get an overview of how the travel program works as well as a first look at the Explorers’ trips for 2016, which include land tours, cruises and trip to culturally rich Cuba. Kathryn Myles ’89, M�G�S� ’91 joined the Division of University Advancement as its associate director of alumni travel and campus engagement in 2012� She previously served as coordinator of academic programs for Miami’s nationally renowned Scripps

Gerontology Center� Myles earned a B�A� in sociology and completed her master’s in gerontological studies at Miami�

Welcome to the Art Side: MAKETANK Inc.’s STEM to STEAM Programming KATE CURRIE ’93 & ROD NORTHCUTT, ART

Benton 213 MAKETANK Inc. is an Oxford-based nonprofit organization that helps people of all ages find confidence in their own creativity while cultivating community ties through innovative programming. Cofounders Kate Currie and Rod Northcutt will discuss how educational programming in art and design can increase diversity and further innovation in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math—the STEM subjects. Currie and Northcutt will survey their formal and informal STEAM education programs and uncover how creative teaching methodologies and project-based learning can increase access to STEM learning and engagement in middle and early high school students. Kate Carlier Currie ’93 is the co-founder and co-director of MAKETANK Inc� and the annual Oxford Kinetics Festival� She holds a bachelor’s in philosophy and is an alumna of Miami’s Western Program� Rod Northcutt is an associate professor of sculpture at Miami, and is a co-founder/codirector of MAKETANK Inc� and the Oxford Kinetics Festival� He holds a B�F�A� from the University of North Texas as well as an M�F�A� from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago�

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Conquering Information Overload in Today’s Digital Environment JENNIFER NATALE, KING LIBRARIES

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practices. The mental health foundation troika of sleep, nutrition and exercise will be examined along with daily skills such as relaxation techniques, social support and general problem-solving.

Libraries today are just a bit different than they used to be—for instance, where are all the books? The materials you see (and don’t see) in libraries are just the tip of the iceberg, too. With so much to consume in a digital world, companies have coined the phrase “infobesity” as a way to characterize the negative effects of information overload. Come and learn about some techniques to find, access and evaluate all the digital material out there. You’ll walk away with tips and tools to help you tackle information overload, too!

Raymond Witte serves as chair of the department of educational psychology at Miami and has provided instruction on educational/psychological assessment and intervention as well as practicum and internship supervision� He is a licensed school psychologist in the state of Ohio and is a former mental health disaster team leader for the American Red Cross� Witte earned his bachelor’s, master’s and Ph�D� from the University of Kentucky�

Jennifer Natale holds a Master of Library and Information Science degree from Rutgers University� In November 2013, she joined Miami University Libraries as a librarian providing outreach of library services and instruction to various student populations such as first-year Miamians and studentathletes�

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Session III 10–10:50 a.m. Mental Health Matters RAYMOND WITTE, EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

Benton 114 This session will examine the critical issues and practices the general public needs to follow in establishing and maintaining effective mental health. We also will center on the development of an individual mental health plan (IMHP) and evidencebased research in effective mental health

Dynamics of Fireflies, Love Affairs and Human Falls AMIT SHUKLA, MECHANICAL & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

What do fireflies, love affairs and human postural balance have in common? Answer: All can be understood using principles and concepts of nonlinear dynamics. This course will explore the role simple rules play in creating complex behaviors in natural and engineered systems. Using the same principles of why fireflies glow in symphony, we will discuss why love affairs can result in certain behaviors among couples. Lastly, and most importantly, we will examine how Miami's work on nonlinear dynamics is enabling us to predict the risk of falls in older adults. Amit Shukla is professor of mechanical and manufacturing engineering in Miami’s College of Engineering and Computing� Shukla joined Miami’s faculty in 2002 after receiving his Ph�D� in mechanical engineering from the University of Cincinnati� He also holds a B�E� in mechanical engineering from Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College as well as an M�S� in mechanical engineering from the University of Cincinnati�

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The Collaborative Economy: How Uber, AirBnB & Others Are Changing the Business Landscape GLENN PLATT, INTERACTIVE MEDIA STUDIES

Benton 115 The “collaborative economy” is the most disruptive economic model in today’s business world. Whether it is renting someone’s residence for a vacation, catching a ride instead of calling a taxi or buying products on Etsy, consumers are connecting directly with each other—and they’re doing so without businesses as intermediaries. The rise of “two-sided marketplaces” is nothing dramatically new, but technological advances, mobile computing and general consumer acceptance have tipped the financial scales. This class explores what makes the collaborative economy unique, the companies using this model and what the future holds for the business landscape. Glenn Platt received his B�A� from the University of Florida and his M�S� and Ph�D� from Carnegie Mellon University� He is currently the C� Michael Armstrong Chair and professor of marketing at Miami� Platt also has been director of Miami’s Interactive Media Studies Program (and AIMS) since 2000� Outside the classroom, he is a consultant in areas of social media, Internet marketing and eCommerce�

Session IV 11–11:50 a.m. Live Long and Prosper: Combating Aging with Biomedical Engineering JESSICA SPARKS & JUSTIN SAUL, CHEMICAL, PAPER, & BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Benton 207 For decades (and even several millennia in some cases!), we have been using external materials to treat many medical conditions, such as polymers in contact lenses and metals in heart valve replacements. In this course, we’ll explore the use of “tissue engineering” strategies to treat two important age-related medical conditions: bone fracture healing and reduced endocrine hormone production. We’ll also use 3-D printing technology to consider the “next generation” of materials fabrication techniques, and we’ll close the session by discussing how these technologies can be applied more immediately. Jessica Sparks received her Ph�D� in biomedical engineering from Ohio State University� Sparks earned a B�S� in pre-medical studies and philosophy from the University of Notre Dame as well as a master’s in anatomy from Ohio State University� She previously served as a faculty member in the Virginia Tech - Wake Forest School of Biomedical Engineering before joining Miami as an associate professor in 2012� Currently an associate professor in the department of chemical and paper engineering at Miami, Justin Saul earned a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University and also served as a co-op engineer at SC Johnson Polymer as an undergraduate� He then earned his Ph�D� in biomedical engineering from Case Western Reserve University and worked as a “visiting scientist” at the Georgia Institute of Technology�

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Adding Creativity to Your Everyday Life for Fun and Profit JIM FRIEDMAN, ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Benton 213 Here are the answers to the final exam… Yes, You are creative. Yes, creativity can be taught. Yes, you are more creative because of this Alumni College course. Yes, you had fun and loved the interactive format. And yes, you have new tools to give you more options and opportunities. Will you use what you learn from this course to make more money, improve your relationships and change the world? We sure hope so but that one is up to you. Jim Friedman is a Cincinnati native and resident wordsmith/dream-builder who may be best known for developing and creating original television shows and movies� Friedman holds a B�S� in industrial design as well as a Ph�D� in communication from Union Institute & University� As a clinical faculty member at Miami, he teaches courses on creativity for the Farmer School of Business’s Institute of Entrepreneurship�

Cradle of Coaches: a Legacy of Excellence JOHNATHAN COOPER, KING LIBRARIES

Benton 213 The term Cradle of Coaches, coined by Bob Kurz in 1959, has come to represent Miami’s significant impact on competitive coaching. This rich and storied legacy in coaching spans the decades from 1918 and Earl Blaik’s legendary career at West Point to John Harbaugh’s 2013 Super Bowl win as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens. This session will give participants a glimpse into the Cradle’s more notable coaches through a rare collection of items that were featured in a recent gallery exhibit.

Johnathan Cooper is a visiting librarian with the Walter Havighurst Special Collections� Cooper’s interest in sports history is a personal one that began in high school, when he was a cornerback and wide receiver on his football team� He continued to play football in college, and after graduating, he coached high school football for several seasons� Today, he is helping to catalog Miami’s Cradle of Coaches collection�

Session V 2–2:50 p.m. Weighing In on the Changing Face of the Obesity Debate RON COX, KINESIOLOGY & HEALTH

Benton 100 Why would a prominent investigator of health and fitness begin a national presentation with the admonition that we need to stop telling people to lose weight? Has our focus on the popular mantra of “exercise more and eat less” led us down the wrong path? Are the animals in our environment also getting fatter? We will explore these questions and more as we learn what is happening on the front lines of our “War on Obesity.” Ron Cox is an associate professor in the department of kinesiology and health at Miami, where his primary teaching responsibilities are in the exercise physiology curriculum� He holds a bachelor’s from Frostburg State University, a master’s from Appalachian State University and his Ph�D� from the University of Tennessee�

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From Eve to Evolution: 10 Things You Should Know about Women & Science in the 19th Century KIMBERLY HAMLIN, AMERICAN STUDIES

Benton 114 In the book “From Eve to Evolution,” Kimberly Hamlin contends that science played a key, yet often misunderstood, role in 19th-century debates about women and women's rights. In recent years, we often hear about the lack of women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math), and we may falsely assume that this is a historical inevitability. In this course, Hamlin will discuss her research, which reveals the enthusiasm with which women greeted science in the 19th century. This course also will explore the many ways women engaged with science and the vital ways in which women shaped what we know today as “science” and the “scientific method.” Kimberly Hamlin, author of “From Eve to Evolution,” is a cultural historian who focuses on the intersections of gender and science in the United States� Hamlin co-chairs the History of Science Society’s Women’s Caucus and is past chair of the American Studies Association’s Science and Technology Caucus, which she founded in 2006� At Miami, Hamlin is a professor of American studies and history, and she also directs Miami’s American studies program�

All Roads Don’t Lead to Oxford: An Admission Case Study SUSAN SCHAURER ’98, ADMISSION

Benton 115 Are you curious as to how Miami is adapting and evolving itself to attract the best and brightest students from Ohio, 16

the U.S. and around the globe? Join this informative and interactive session to learn more about Miami’s recent enrollment successes, including an overview of the incoming Class of 2019—the most academically accomplished and diverse class in University history. Engage in a lively discussion as you and fellow alumni take part in an admission case study and learn firsthand the challenges and tough decisions surrounding the admissionreview process. In 2006, Susan Welch Schaurer ’98 joined Miami’s Office of Admission, where she has had oversight of the University’s domestic recruitment efforts, including the implementation of its regional recruitment model; campus visits and events, (which now hosts more than 40,000 visitors annually); and the University’s strategic communication and marketing outreach to prospective students and parents� She currently serves as assistant vice president and director of admission� Schaurer holds a bachelor’s in secondary English education from Miami as well as a master’s in educational leadership from the University of Dayton�

Session VI 3–3:50 p.m. Data Visualization: Excel Tips, Infographic Design and Transforming a Virtual City ERIC JOHNSON, KING LIBRARIES

Benton 204 Have you ever wondered what tools today’s data visualizers are using? In this session, you will see several examples of modern visualization. Learn some tips for crafting unique charts and graphs in Excel; create a detailed data-driven map in minutes with

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“Simply Map;” explore online tools for making eye-catching infographics; and see examples of visualization software that can build complete cities with just a few clicks. Eric Johnson is Miami’s numeric and spatial data services librarian at King Library's Center for Digital Scholarship� He holds a Master of Library and Information Science, a B�S� in mechanical engineering and a B�S� in agricultural industries, all from the University of Illinois�

Cuba, Then and Now: Reflections on Two Decades of Changes MELANIE ZIEGLER ’73, INTERNATIONAL STUDIES & WALT VANDERBUSH, POLITICAL SCIENCE

Benton 204 Professors Melanie Ziegler and Walt Vanderbush draw on personal experiences from their combined 11 trips to Cuba since 1995 to discuss changes on the island and in U.S. policy toward Cuba across those two decades. In addition to providing an update on current AmericanCuban relations, professors Ziegler and Vanderbush will offer some speculation about the promise and peril they see in Cuba's future. Melanie Ziegler ’73 is chief program adviser for and teaches in the international studies program at Miami� She is author of “U�S�Cuban Cooperation Past, Present and Future,” and during the last two winter terms, she has led workshops of Miami students to Cuba� Ziegler holds a B�S� in education as well as a master’s and Ph�D� in political science from Miami�

Walt Vanderbush currently serves as interim director of Latin American, Latino/a and Caribbean Studies, and also is an associate professor of political science at Miami� He co-authored “The Cuban Embargo: Domestic Politics of American Foreign Policy,” and is working with Ziegler on a manuscript tentatively titled “Penetration and Resistance in the Caribbean�”

Anatomy of Anxiety: Looking at the Development of Anxious Children ELIZABETH KIEL, PSYCHOLOGY

Benton 207 Anxiety and related personality features such as shyness are incredibly common in children, so there has been a great interest in understanding how these characteristics develop. This session will present recent innovations in our understanding of what anxiety looks like in very young children and how biology and family interactions may shape anxiety development. Ideas also will be presented about what both professionals and family members can do to help anxiety-prone children develop in a happy, healthy way. Elizabeth Kiel joined Miami’s faculty in the department of psychology in 2010 and is currently an assistant professor teaching in the areas of clinical child psychology and developmental psychology� Her research focuses on how processes in typical development (attachment, parenting, temperament) can help us understand how shyness and anxiety develop in early childhood�

Backstage Passes S AT U R DAY, J U N E 1 3 If interactive learning is more your style, Backstage Passes are for you! Get up-close and hands-on with Miami faculty and staff for informative, behind-the-scenes demonstrations and tours�

Red Hawk Racing Formula SAE Car Viewing 10 A�M�–4 P�M�

High Bay, Garland Hall The RedHawk Formula SAE team has spent the last year designing, building, testing and preparing their vehicles for competition this summer in Lincoln, Neb. The competition, June 17-20, will give our team the chance to demonstrate and prove both our creative and engineering skills against 77 teams from other universities around the world. Formula SAE brings together nearly all aspects of engineering. The project is broken up into four teams: chassis, drive train, suspension and business. Come down to the MME High Bay in Garland Hall to see the car in its final preparation prior to its first race next week.

8.5 x 11": Learning How to Make Paper 10–11 A�M� AND 2–3 P�M�

Paper Lab, Engineering Building We use paper every day—so where does it come from? Visit the Chemical and Paper Engineering Department to see a Pilot Paper Machine and experience the basics

of making your own handsheets. This is a kid-friendly class, and it’s easier than you think! Presented by Doug Hart and Aaron Yonka ’96.

MAKETANK’s STEM to STEAM programming: Let’s Build Helicopters! 11 A�M�–NOON

High Bay, Garland Hall MAKETANK will lead a session for all ages making hand helicopters. Using a few simple materials, a knife and hot glue participants will make their own handpowered helicopter while we learn a bit about Daniel Bernoulli and his principles of flight.

MAKETANK’s STEM to STEAM programming: Go Fly A Kite 1–2 P�M�

High Bay, Garland Hall MAKETANK will lead a session for all ages making tetrahedral kites. Participants will build their own kites using the materials provided while we discuss kinetic art and the forces that act on a kite while it is flying.

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Etheridge Hall Tour 2–3 P�M�

Etheridge Hall Dedicated in 2013 to honor former vice president for student affairs Robert Etheridge, LEED-certified Etheridge Hall is a significant departure from Miami’s traditional residence hall floor plan design. The hall is comprised of eight individual “houses” totaling 30 residents each. Each house is full of student-requested amenities. This Backstage Pass gives alumni the chance to check out this new building. Meet in the archway of the hall at 2 p.m.

David and Anita Dauch Indoor Sports Center Tour (The DISC) 3–4 P�M�

Meet at Shriver Center bus stop, Maple St. Don’t miss the opportunity for an insider’s tour of Miami Athletics’ newest facility. The David and Anita Dauch Indoor Sports Center is a year-round home supporting Miami’s varsity, club and intramural athletes, and it’s open for business rain, snow or shine. It features a full 120-yard indoor football field, sprint lanes and a number of other resources that support and enhance the preparation of all Miami’s athletes. Shuttle bus leaves from the Shriver Center bus stop at 3 p.m.

Miami University Equestrian Center Tour 3–4 P�M�

Meet at Shriver Center bus stop, Maple St. In this insider's tour of Miami's Equestrian Center, alumni will learn about the center's history and the day-to-day activities of the

horses, riders, and staff. Alumni also will gain first-hand knowledge about the daily care of the horses. Shuttle bus leaves from the bus stop at Shriver Center at 3 p.m.

Preserving our Memories: How Libraries Save the Past for the Future 4–5 P�M�

King Library Center for Digital Scholarship Presenters Ashley Jones and John Millard will help you learn about the special challenges faced in preserving different kinds of physical materials and how libraries are leading the way in saving these treasures for future generations. This backstage pass includes a brief handson discussion of strange and mysterious formats like VHS, reel-to-reel tape, and mini-discs as well as behind the scenes tours of the advanced digitizing facilities in the CDS and the preservation lab in King Library's conservation department.

Men's Ice Hockey Facilities Tour 4–5 P�M�

Meet in Goggin Ice Center Lobby Already the home of one of college hockey’s top programs, the Goggin Ice Center received an important renovation and addition within the past year. Tour the new weight and conditioning room, see the simulated shooting room and experience a number of other improvements including locker room upgrades and a hallway celebrating the program’s championship success. Meet in the Goggin Ice Center Lobby at 4 p.m.

MiamiFest

SATURDAY, 6:30–11 P�M�, SLANT WALK

This year, MiamiFest will be held on Slant Walk, the symbolic heart of Miami’s campus, featuring an all-you-can-eat “Taste of Miami” ($20 per person)� Kids 12 and under eat free� There are seven stations, each featuring food currently served on campus� Special dietary needs can be addressed by any food service staff member� Food tents are open from 6:30–8:30 p�m�

CAMPUS AVE ENTRANCE

1 Sliced Cheese Pizza Pepperoni Pizza Vegetable Sandwich Ham Sandwich Reuben Sandwich

4 Cupped/Scooped Macaroni and Cheese Mashed Potato Bowl Caesar Salad Fruit Salad Orzo Pasta Salad

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3 HARRISON HALL

4 HUGHES SOCIETY

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5 Young’s Jersey Dairy Ice Creams and Beverages Vanilla Ice Cream Salted Caramel Ice Cream Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream Pepsi/Diet Pepsi/Mountain Dew Iced Tea/Lemonade Bottled Water 6 Condiment Station and Other Desserts Brigadeiros M-Stamped Orange Shortbread Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Macaroons Fresh Fruit Tarts Mini Chocolate Orange Tarts Gluten Free Dessert (upon request)

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3 Grilled Montgomery Inn BBQ Pork Slider Miami Chili Dog Hot Dog Angus Burger Grilled Chicken Sandwich Vegan Burger

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2 Rolled/Wrapped California Roll Vegetable Roll Salmon Roll Quinoa Wrap (Gluten Free) Turkey Pesto Wrap BLT Wrap Caprese Skewer Grape and Cheese Skewer

KIDS ZONE

SEATING AREA

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Reunion Committees The following class committee members for the milestone reunion years of 1965 (50 year), 1990 (25 year) and 2005 (10 year) have given generously of their time and energy to make Alumni Weekend 2015 possible� Please join the Miami community in thanking them for their leadership�

1965 Alice Carson Allman Marc J. Bloch Susan Proctor Breckenridge Binnie Bell Bryan Ned Elicker Gary L. Froelich Dick Griffin Charles Hirschman Susan Grashorn Jackson Susan Weiss Kasle Phyllis McQueen Keating Ernie Kellermann Kris Johnson Kemp Jim Killough Brenda Fraley Kolchin Mike Kolchin Joan Baker Lease Mike Macechko

Louise Fierstos Mahoney Linda Gearhart Meyers Beth Laub Muskopf Ron Perey Kelly N. Stanley John Swann Glenn D. Trout Marcia Rossio Wilson

1990

2005 David Barahona Alexandria Quinones Buchanan Zachary Haines Tom McCartney Kirk McKibben Maria Minadeo Rodak Stephanie Simon-Bartos Debbie Tschofen

Craig A. Bowman Sherri Thieman Cerar Matt Copp Kym Schroeder Kossanyi Martina A. Mutz James W. Rimmel Ben Roberts

2016

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Pack bags. Board plane. Adventure begins. See the world with the Miami Explorers, the official travel program of the Miami University Alumni Association� Plenty of adventure awaits in 2016, by land and by sea� TO REQUEST A 2016 TRAVEL CATALOGUE, VISIT MIAMIALUM.ORG/TRAVEL OR CALL 513-529-5957.

Shuttle Bus

SCHEDULE & ROUTE MAP

Friday » 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Saturday » 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. Buses run approximately every 30 minutes

Campus Ave Building

Heritage Commons

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5. Lewis Place/MiamiFest (in front of Lewis Place)

3. Benton/Garland/Engineering (in front)

6. Corner of Main & Sycamore (Best Western)

9. Oak Street (across from Anderson Hall)

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Reunion Giving Alumni Weekend is a great time for reconnecting with friends and reliving fond memories� It’s also a wonderful opportunity to give back in honor of your Miami Experience� Much that you enjoyed at Miami was made possible by those who came before you, and now future generations of Miamians are counting on you� Gifts of all sizes are necessary, and we hope you’ll consider supporting one of the following options:

Class Scholarship Fund » Supporting your class scholarship fund provides Miami students with crucial financial aid. During a challenging economic time, it’s never been more important to provide the support that assists Miami students and their families in affording a Miami education.

Miami Fund » Through supporting the Miami Fund, you provide undesignated support to the University that helps meet its most immediate needs. As always, you are welcome and encouraged to support any area of the University you prefer. Please consider making a gift online by scanning the QR code at right using your smartphone, or visit ForLoveandHonor.org/GivetoMU. 24

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Vision Statement The Miami University Alumni Association engages alumni and friends with the University community to strengthen Miami.

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