A&S Newsletter (Spring 2011)

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ART AND DESIGN BIOLOGICAL AND ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY COMMUNICATION & THEATRE ARTS EDUCATION ENGLISH HISTORY, POLITICS AND JUSTICE HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND SPORT SCIENCES MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS MODERN LANGUAGES MUSIC NURSING PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY TECHNOLOGICAL STUDIES

June 2011

DEAN’S COLUMN

UNDERGRADUATES SEIZE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

Students and faculty in Ohio Northern University’s Getty College of Arts & Sciences are extraordinarily active in creative and scholarly collaborations.

We see ourselves as members of a community of scholars, in which teachers and students learn together, create new knowledge, and apply what they have learned.

As the spring newsletter makes clear, arts and sciences students deepen their learning through undergraduate research, internships, study abroad and community service. The signature program in chemistry and biochemistry is sponsoring three undergraduate student researchers this summer, and ONU students are participating in research experiences for undergraduates (REUs) at West Virginia University, Stanford University, the University of Nebraska, and Ohio State University, among others. These exceptional research opportunities have enabled arts and sciences students to be recognized with Goldwater scholarships seven years in a row.

Arts and sciences students share their knowledge and skills in a variety of settings, from conference presentations to professional competitions to artistic performances.

Lloyd Butler, BM ’00, and six musical theatre students shared American musical traditions in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. In the process, they developed relationships both personal and professional, and we look forward to further opportunities to collaborate with colleagues in Mexico.

Dr. Rema Suniga’s physiology students presented the results of their research on texting and driving to the Ohio House Transportation, Public Safety, and Homeland Security Committee, directly influencing legislation.

Student organizations and honorary societies provide additional opportunities for hands-on learning, and the national recognition accorded our chapters of Phi Beta Delta and the Public Relations Student Society of America reflects the high esteem with which these organizations are held.

These achievements are made possible by our dedicated faculty, who work closely with students to enhance their learning and to support their professional accomplishments.

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More than 70 undergraduate students in the Getty College of Arts & Sciences engaged in academic research, presentations and poster sessions this past year.

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Undergraduate research is a priority because it benefits the students, college, and the University, according to Dr. Catherine Albrecht, dean of the college. “Through handson research activities alongside our outstanding faculty, students gain a deep and meaningful insight into their chosen discipline”

GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES

ATHLETICS SYMP0SIUM

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ART AND DESIGN CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE WITH ‘LATITUDE’

PUBLIC RELATIONS MILESTONES

THE COMMITTEE APPROACH TO PARTNERSHIPS

STUDENTS, FACULTY LEARN SIDE-BY-SIDE AROUND THE GLOBE

In fall 2009, a group of faculty members from Ohio Northern University’s Center for Teacher Education got together to improve the professional development of their students.

This spring, dozens of Ohio Northern University arts and sciences students left Ada to explore the world alongside their fellow students and professors.

Here are two special trips highlighting ONU’s global outreach.

Upcoming Events

Musical theatre students sing in Mexico

July 17-22 Summer Academic and Honors Institute Find details at onu.edu/shi

Lloyd Butler, BM ’00, co-director of ONU’s musical theatre program, led a group of six ONU students to San Luis Potosi, Mexico, in March to perform a concert, “The American Musical Theatre Songbook,” with six singers in Mexico before an audience of more than 1,600.

Sept. 3 Doktor Kaboom! (Children’s Series) Freed Center for the Performing Arts

Calling themselves the School Partnership Group Committee, the group quickly concluded that the best way to accomplish its goal was to build stronger relationships with local schools.

Throughout 2010-11, Ohio Northern University’s Department of Art and Design has observed the 50th anniversary of its Bachelor of Arts degree with “Latitude: Art & Design @ 50.”

“An education school desperately needs the cooperation of its local schools to fulfill its purpose of teacher training,” says Jim Schul, assistant professor of education. “To get that cooperation from the public, education schools need to be genuinely concerned and active in the lifeblood of public schools. We need each other.”

“Since the department’s first Bachelor of Arts degree in 1961, graduates have shaped the visual world around us,” said professor Brit Rowe, BFA ’93, chair of the department. “As an educational program focused on the liberal arts and professional education, our curriculum provides breadth in the visual arts, supports a rigorous general education program, and develops students’ rational thought and intellectual capabilities.”

The committee next embarked on an online book discussion to build its knowledge base on partnerships.

The department commemorated the special year with a series of exhibitions, lectures and special events recognizing the work of its faculty members, the success of its graduates, and the tremendous growth of the program’s reputation in the art and design communities.

“In our book discussion, we learned that there are different models of schooluniversity partnerships,” Schul says. “So, we broke those models down and shared some examples of our pre-existing partnerships and how they each fit into the various models. We also shared the new partnerships that we are forming.”

Events included “What Lies Ahead” to showcase art alumni, “Artists Against Hunger” to raise funds for community initiatives, and “Influence: Paintings” by James Devore, ONU professor of art emeritus, and Laura (Barnhardt) Corle, BFA ’77. A

The presentation was a success.

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In March, representatives from the Committee presented “Being and Giving: Journeying Towards Transforming a University Education Department into a Viable and Relevant Partner with Local Public Schools” at the Ohio Confederation of Teacher Education Organizations conference in Dublin, Ohio.

“It was very well received by the audience of teacher educators. They were interested in what we had to say, shared their own stories, and asked some tough questions. It was a wonderful experience for us.”

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Sept. 10 Colin and Brad: Two Man Group 7:30 p.m., Freed Center for the Performing Arts Sept. 15-18 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Freed Center for the Performing Arts Sept. 24-25 Amy Marshall Dance Company and the ONU Dance Company Freed Center for the Performing Arts

Singers were selected after an audition, which Butler conducted on campus and in Mexico with his colleague Kirsten Osbun-Manley, resident artist in music and co-director of the musical theatre program, who also served as vocal coach for the students.

“The value for the students was immense,” said Butler. “Not only was it tremendously rewarding musically, but culturally, as well. They had the opportunity to interact with many local San Luis residents and learn about Mexican culture. They also had a unique opportunity to share an artistic style that is truly American and share that with passion and pride.

Sept. 30-Oct. 2 ONU Homecoming 2011 Make plans to join us for reunions and celebrations with alumni, friends, family, faculty and students.

Find details at onu.edu/alumni Oct. 16 Tibetan Monks Concert 7 p.m., Snyder Recital Hall Oct. 26 Keiser Distinguished Lectureship in Life Sciences 7 p.m., Freed Center for the Performing Arts

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Students also benefit from research through improved grades, career exploration, and making connections to influential leaders in their fields and with faculty mentors.

Victoria Dickman-Burnett, a senior from Middle Point, Ohio, with three majors in philosophy, English literature and French, presented a paper titled “Resolving the Dilemma of Human Nature: Virtue Ethics, Feminism and Moral Orientation” – research focused on the systemic nature of hate crimes – at an undergraduate philosophy conference at Ohio State University this spring.

Her work spans two years of research and has paved the way to her acceptance in Ohio University’s graduate program in literature.

“This research has enhanced my experience at ONU because it has given me the opportunity to work closely with professors in a way that most students do not experience until they are in graduate school,” said Dickman-Burnett. “This has prepared me for my upcoming graduate education because I know the work that goes into a long-term research project.”

Andrew Zaebst, a Hudson, Ohio, senior with a double major in social studies and history, presented his research on President Truman’s decision to use atomic bombs on Japan. In another paper he presented the issue of disloyalty to the Confederacy in southwest Virginia during the Civil War at two undergraduate research conferences, including the Phi Alpha Theta Michigan Regional Conference in March.

“Those two opportunities helped me advance my career in education and have provided me with more chances to make connections with people than I ever would have been able to do otherwise,” he said. “Also, having the opportunity to do this research, write these papers and present at these conferences has expanded my education here at ONU and given me more real-world experience than I ever could have expected.”

Mary Drzycimski-Finn, assistant to the dean for student success, said that her office is encouraged by the impressive body of research emerging from the college’s undergraduates. “The University benefits from undergraduate research through exposure, incoming grant money, increasing retention and raising the recruitment profile of incoming students, among other advantages,” she said.

“As students hear of other students who have conducted research, presented papers or posters, and published their findings, they realize that they, too, can participate in such activities,” she said. “They ask faculty about the possibility of pursuing research, and faculty, too, seek out students to mentor and encourage them to undertake co-curricular scholarship.”

Goldwater scholars selected Two Ohio Northern University students were selected as Goldwater Scholars by the trustees of the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. This marks the seventh consecutive year that Ohio Northern students have received this honor, the premier undergraduate award of its type in the fields of mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering.

ART AND DESIGN CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE WITH ‘LATITUDE’ Continued... paintings and drawings exhibit by professor Rob Price, retired faculty from the University of WisconsinStout and an Ada High School graduate, was featured during a gala celebration in January.

Mitchell Thayer

Mitchell Thayer, a senior chemistry and physics major (with minors in astronomy and applied mathematics) from Painesville, Ohio, was honored for “Synthesis of Benzofluorenone Derivatives and Analysis of Biological Activity.” Thayer conducted his research at ONU with Dr. Tevye Celius, associate professor of chemistry. Thayer conducted additional research through two summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates, one at the College of Wooster and the other at Syracuse University. Last year, Thayer received

Nathaniel Mabe

an honorable mention in the 2010 Goldwater Scholarship competition.

Nathaniel Mabe, a third-year pharmacy and German major from Ashville, Ohio, was honored for his Goldwater research essay, “Regulator of G-protein Signaling (RGS) Proteins Modulate Protection from Ischemic Injury in the Mouse Heart.” Mabe is conducting his research at ONU under the guidance of Dr. Boyd Rorabaugh, associate professor of pharmacology and cell biology.

Mabe presented his research at the Experimental Biology 2011 meeting in Washington, D.C., in April.

Research driven

For Homecoming 2011, the “Good Girls” installation by Marilyn Lysohir-Coates, BA ’72, will be displayed. Lysohir-Coates has exhibited nationally and was featured in Ceramics Monthly magazine.

Brief history The department’s roots go back to 1878, largely as an outgrowth of coursework in drawing for education, engineering and architecture students. In the 1880s, professor W.A. Smith taught sketching, from nature, oil painting and crayon painting, and classes in mechanical engineering and architectural drawing.

ment was changed again to reflect expanding educational opportunities for students.

About the visual identity The identity for “Latitude: Art & Design @ 50,” captures the essence of the liberal arts and professional education offered at Ohio Northern University. The ONU curriculum provides breadth in the visual arts, supports a rigorous general education program, and develops students’ rational thought and intellectual capabilities. Rowe created the visual identity for the anniversary.

Bethany Schreck, a senior art major from Bethel Park, Pa., created the catalog for Price’s exhibit.

Originally designated as an independent academic unit at Ohio Northern, the department’s name was changed to the College of Fine Arts in 1903. In 1907, as the University’s curriculum and enrollment grew, the name was changed to the School of Fine Art. When the program merged with the College of Liberal Arts in 1929, the name was changed to the Department of Art. Under the leadership of John H. West in 1960, the Bachelor of Arts degree was first offered. Then, in 2008, the name of the depart-

STUDENTS, FACULTY LEARN SIDE-BY-SIDE AROUND THE GLOBE Beyond the theoretical, practical research addresses real problems and provides real solutions. Researchers strive for this practical application, something a group of Ohio Northern University biology students achieved in March when they presented their research to Ohio lawmakers debating a potential new law.

Ohio House Bill 99 would “prohibit driving a vehicle while writing, sending or reading a text-based communication on an electronic wireless communications device” statewide. Offering proponent testimony for the bill, juniors Jenna Aiello, a premed major from Mentor, Ohio; Keira Corbett, a predentistry major from Tipp City, Ohio; Andrew Park, a premed major from Bryan, Ohio; and Joshua Salsbury, a prephysical therapy major from Bryan, Ohio; shared research that showed how text-messaging can impede reaction time by as much as 0.708 seconds, valuable data to those interested in improving public safety.

The research project initiated in the students’ Medical Physiology 1 class, which focused on neuromuscular physiology. For the students’ instructor, Dr. Rema Suniga, associate professor of biology, the experience was a memorable and rewarding one.

The group submitted their findings to The Ohio Journal of Science under the title “Effect of text-messaging distractions on reaction time,” and it was selected for publication in the winter 2011 issue. The article then caught the attention of Ohio State Rep. Nancy Garland, the coauthor of H.B. 99, who invited the group to testify. The students also shared their text-messaging research at the Ohio Academy of Science annual meeting in April.

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Technological students study European industry Meanwhile, across the globe, Dr. David Rouch, chairman and professor of ONU’s Department of Technological Studies, led a group of 10 students to Germany and Switzerland over spring break to get an up-close and personal glimpse of global industry.

Dr. Richard Miller, visiting instructor in technological studies, and Douglass Degen, lecturer in technology, also accompanied the group.

Their travels took them to Switzerland to tour a nuclear power plant and IWC watchmaking, then on to Germany where they toured KUKA Robotics, BMW, John Deere and historical sites such as the Dachau concentration camp, Deutsches Museum, Oberammergau and Bavarian castles.

Rouch planned the 10-day trip with input from students, University colleagues and alumni.

“One goal was just to expose students to Europe firsthand, to see how other

parts of the world operate and gain some confidence in dealing with people and cultures different than their own,” said Rouch.

For Corey Bettenbrock, of Pemberville, Ohio, a senior with dual majors in construction management and manufacturing technology, the trip was unforgettable.

“I cannot put a value on this experience,” he said. “For education, it was the best educational trip I could have taken. It is rare that we go a week now without talking about the trip. I think overall it gave us a new perspective of people and processes to use for management in whatever job we are able to attain, either in construction or manufacturing.”

Rouch said students are already talking about returning to Europe, and the recent trip opened up opportunities for student internships with KUKA Robotics in Augsburg, Germany.

3 PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAM REACHES NUMEROUS MILESTONES Ohio Northern University’s public relations program captured the national spotlight several times this year. From students preparing awardwinning environmental campaigns and being elected to national leadership positions to outstanding graduate recognition, Dr. Steve Iseman, APR, Fellow PRSA, professor of communication arts and public relations, has had a great story to tell for nearly 18 years. But this year also marks Iseman’s retirement. Here are just a few recent examples of the fine work and recognition that public relations students have received.

Solo Cup ‘Go Bare on Campus’ challenge

LeGendre receives PRSA award

Renee LeGendre, a senior communications major from Toledo, Ohio, has been recognized as the outstanding graduate from the Central Ohio Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). The award recognizes one graduating student from the seven university and college public relations programs who demonstrates outstanding initiative in preparing for a career in public relations. LeGendre is the third ONU student in the past five years to receive the prestigious award.

Faculty Focus: Iseman fosters leadership and learning

From left are Karlie Franco, Katie Hozan, Joseph Sasak, Ellen Keough and Kelsey Giesler ONU’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) received a $1,000 grant after finishing first in the Solo Cup Company’s “Go Bare on Campus” challenge. The competition challenged PRSSA chapters to create educational campaigns that promoted environmental sustainability initiatives focused on composting and recycling options for single-use products on campus.

“Education is the key to creating sustainable habits, and our nation’s college students are determined to learn and integrate sustainable practices into their daily lives,” said Kim Frankovich, vice president of sustainability, Solo Cup Company.

Student elected to national PRSSA position

Joseph Clarkson, a junior communications major from Huntingdon, Pa., was elected to the PRSSA National Committee as the national vice president for internships and job services. This position requires that Clarkson develop and promote national internship directories, services and programs for members of PRSSA nationwide. This summer, Clarkson will intern with Hunter Public Relations in New York City.

Iseman has continually elevated the program, brought national attention to campus, and mentored countless students and alumni. He completes his career at ONU in June ONU’s PRSSA chapter and its student members have thrived under Iseman’s guidance. Two past national PRSSA presidents and eight members of the national committee were ONU students. Several ONU alumni have received Outstanding Graduate Awards from the Central Ohio PRSA chapter, and ONU students have won every major national award in public relations. ONU public relations became one of only 19 programs in the world to hold the Certified for Education in Public Relations (CEPR) designation from PRSA. In 2010, Iseman was elected to be director in the East Central District of PRSA. Iseman received the Outstanding Educator of the Year award at the PRSA 2009 International Conference in San Diego. This national honor recognizes one individual each year for significant contributions in advancing public relations education through college or university teaching.

Iseman was elected to the PRSA College of Fellows in September 2008.

He now is one of only 445 Fellows among more than 22,000 members of PRSA. A CEPR program led by a PRSA Fellow is an unparalleled combination, and it is distinction of the public relations program at ONU.

Save the Date: Keiser Distinguished

Lectureship in Life Sciences

ONU will welcome Drs. Sebsebe Demissew and Nigist Asfaw to campus for the Distinguished Keiser Lectures in Life Sciences from Oct. 26-28.

Demissew is director of the National Herbarium of Ethiopia and professor of plant taxonomy and biodiversity at Addis Ababa University. Asfaw is assistant professor of chemistry and is credited with bringing green chemistry to Ethiopia. As ethnobotanists, they have co-authored the book Aromatic Plants of Ethiopia, which includes discussions of plants used for spices and medicinal purposes.

ONU PRESENTS SYMPOSIUM ON DIVISION III ATHLETICS In April, Ohio Northern University presented “Paying the Price To Play: A symposium on the Division III Student Athlete Experience,” which was sponsored by the Department of History, Politics and Justice and the Office of Multicultural Affairs. The symposium featured two panels: one made up of Division III administrators and coaches and a second consisting of current and former athletes.

“The headlines are dominated by the big-time athletic programs, but there is more to the story of American university athletics,” said Russ Crawford, assistant professor

of history. “Division III athletes play mostly for the love of the game and face many issues that their big-time counterparts do not.”

The administration and coach’s panel tackled the issues of laboring in anonymity, applying the NCAA rules and opportunities, possible changes that might be needed, and future issues that may face the Division III athlete.

Members of the administration and coach’s panel were Paul Govekar, associate professor of management at ONU and faculty

athletic representative to the Ohio Athletic Conference, Anthony Gholson, BSBA ’88, head basketball coach at Heidelberg, Fred Barends, head track coach at Capital University, John Rhodes, head men’s basketball coach at ONU, and Tom Simmons, BSBA ’85, BA ’86, athletic director at ONU. The athletic panel, consisting of present and past student athletes, gave first-person insight into competing at the Division III level and issues they face, such as the balance between sports and school, the positives and negatives of participating in athletics, and personal sacrifices made by Division III athletes.

Making up the athletic panel were ONU students Ezra Bradshaw, Gabriel Washington, Jayce Born, Kara Dysert and Patrick Dochenetz

Class Notes 2011 Kritzler Lectureship in Chemistry focuses on Molecular Transport Research Dr. Paul W. Bohn, the Arthur J. Schmitt Professor of Chemical and Bimolecular Engineering and professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame, delivered the 2011 Kritzler Lecture, titled “Integrated Microfluidics in 3-D Scientific Challenges in Putting Your Hospital’s Clinical Lab on a Key Ring” in March. Bohn’s research focuses on establishing intelligent control of molecular transport in space and time in nanoscale devices. One goal of this research would be to develop a device that individuals can place on a key ring to help diagnose medical conditions such as ischemia, low blood sugar, infection, etc.

High School Math Awareness Day The Ohio Northern University math department recently hosted the tenth annual High School Math Awareness Day, a full day of math seminars conducted by ONU professors and math majors and a symposium on “Careers in Math.”

Phi Beta Delta chapter receives national honor

Prominent poet and novelist featured on campus

The ONU Gamma Upsilon chapter of Phi Beta Delta, the honor society for international scholars, has been named the outstanding chapter of the organization in the United States.

Phi Beta Delta has 184 chapters all over the world.

Dr. Michael Loughlin, professor of history and campus coordinator for Phi Beta Delta, attended the national and international conference from March 30-April 1, in Long Beach, Calif.

Professor emeritus published new books Dr. Claude Clayton Smith, professor of English emeritus, has completed two recent works: The Way of Kinship: An Anthology of Native Siberian Literature (Minnesota 2010) and Ohio Outback: Learning to Love the Great Black Swamp (The Kent State University Press).

The Department of English hosted a literary reading by award-winning novelist and poet Chris Abani, who is in political exile from Nigeria where he was imprisoned, tortured and sentenced to death. He currently is a professor at the University of California, Riverside. His works include Song For Night, The Virgin of Flames, Becoming Abigail, GraceLand, Masters of the Board and many poetry collections.

CSI: Ada Ada, Ohio, is far from a hotbed of criminal activity. But when the Hardin County S.W.A.T. team raided a house a stone’s throw from campus in April, it certainly seemed like one.

Fortunately, the raid and subsequent investigative activities were not real, but a joint training exercise between Hardin County law enforcement and a forensic biology course taught by Dr. Dennis De Luca, associate professor of biological sciences.

Each semester, De Luca, a former DNA analyst for the Cuyahoga County Coroner’s office, stages a mock crime scene at the University-owned house for his students to investigate. The exercise allows students to put their classroom education into practice by collecting and analyzing the evidence left behind when a crime is committed.

This semester’s scenario included an added twist of introducing the law enforcement element. Whereas forensic scientists are meticulous in their handling of a crime scene so as to not disturb any evidence that may be crucial to solving a crime or prosecuting the perpetrator, the police have no such luxury. For the S.W.A.T team officers, speed and distraction are keys to a successful outcome. To see what happens at a crime scene between the actual crime and when they arrive at the scene provides a rare learning experience.

The symposium was led by Dr. Harold Putt, professor of mathematics. The math seminars were “Elm Tree Math” by Molly Eickholt, a senior mathematics major from Dublin, Ohio, “Stats All Folks” by Dr. Ryan Rahrig, assistant professor of mathematics and statistics, and “Quaternion Mittens”

by Dr. Bill Fuller, associate professor of mathematics. Six teachers and 48 students from 12 area high schools attended the program.

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Kelly Morman, a senior political science major from Monroeville, Ohio, has finished an internship in Washington, D.C., with the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP).

During her time in D.C., she worked with the education policy office, which exclusively addresses education issues.

Morman spent a significant portion of her time attending policy briefings on education issues such as teacher and principal evaluations, technology in rural education settings, positive student body image, and others that required memos summarizing the presentations for the staff members.

Other projects involved conducting research for staff members on issues such as parental involvement in Individual Education Plans for children with disabilities.

“Additionally, just working with the U.S. Senate and walking past senators discussing legislation that has the power to make a difference in peoples’ lives is an incredible experience,” she says.

internships, I knew that I found what I wanted.”

Morman then worked closely with Mary Drzycimski-Finn, assistant to the dean for student success, to perfect and submit her application.

Morman received her opportunity with HELP after much research and soul-searching, plus a lot of help from the College of Arts & Sciences.

After graduating this spring, Morman will train in Cleveland, Miss., to become a corps member of Teach For America. Following this five-week experience, she will begin a two-year commitment to teach secondary Spanish at a school in Arkansas or Mississippi.

“One day last summer, it hit me to look at the congressional committees that addressed education issues,” she says. “When I went to the HELP website and saw that they had

“What I have learned and been exposed to during my internship has moved me to give back and help bring an end to the achievement gap that is present in our schools.”

Volu nteer and engage

with a purpose

• Recruit new students – speak at a local high school, get involved with Alumni B.E.A.R.S., volunteer at a college fair

• Share your expertise with students – be a guest speaker, mentor students, fund a symposium, present to a class

• Volunteer for special programs – chaperone the marching band, serve as an assistant coach, judge a mock trial, be a District Science Fair judge

• Facilitate internships and other experiential opportunities • Reach out to other alumni – host alumni gatherings, serve on committees, attend events

• Support excellence through gifts – donate equipment, provide

technical assistance, develop research grant proposals, give to The Northern Fund and the Dean’s Opportunity Fund, endow a scholarship, remember ONU in your estate plan Passion and leadership make for a commanding combination. It is fair to say that Ohio Northern University alumni Judge Cheryl L. (McCain) Mason, BA ’86, ACIT ’10, and retired Lt. Col. Brett S. Mason, BSEE ’86, personify this in their professional careers and in their continued advocacy on behalf of ONU.

The A&S Newsletter is a publication of the Getty College of Arts & Sciences.

Editors: Josh Alkire Amy (Rettig) Prigge, BSBA ’94 Design: Nancy Burnett Photography: Ken Colwell Contributors: Cynthia Drake

The A&S Newsletter is published by Ohio Northern University, 525 S. Main St. Ada, OH 45810, 419-772-2000.

The Getty College of Arts & Sciences provides a broad-based education that fosters innovative problem-solving skills and teaches students to become independent thinkers and life-long learners. Students interact in small-class environments directly with faculty dedicated to excellence in teaching and scholarship. Rigorous programs of study in the liberal and fine arts, sciences, and pre-professional programs provide strong theoretical foundations.

Practical experiences in unique and state-of-the-art facilities ensure that students are competitive and well prepared for graduate programs, professional studies and employment. www.onu.edu/as

In February 2011, the Masons established a $15,000 grant to offer financial support in the form of student grants to ONU students enrolled in the Getty College of Arts & Sciences or the T.J. Smull College of Engineering who have secured internship positions in the Washington, D.C., area.

In making this gift to The Campaign for Ohio Northern University’s Tomorrow, the Masons’ thoughts go beyond financial support. They wish to showcase ONU leaders, too. They are excited at the prospect that talented ONU students interning in Washington, D.C., will raise the reputation of the University and, in doing so, will complement ongoing recruitment efforts.

You can also help us to reach new heights! Consider a gift to The Campaign for Ohio Northern University’s Tomorrow. Establish your own legacy with a gift to one of the fundraising priorities (student aid, academic enrichment, capital projects and The Northern Fund) or support ONU students by choosing the Dean’s Opportunity Fund.

To learn more, contact Richard Borowski, director of development for the College of Arts & Sciences, at 419-772-2041 or r-borowski@onu.edu