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ANN S. WOMBLE
PRESIDENT DR. DANIEL WUBAH AND FORMER PRESIDENT DR. JOHN ANDERSON
Greetings, Millersville University’s campus is abuzz with the excitement of our new president, Dr. Daniel Wubah, who assumed office on July 1. This is a new chapter in the University’s storied history, and a new course beginning for continued student success.
In addition to the search committee, I thank the Council of Trustees and the Board of Governors for their support of our recommended nominees and wise discernment about the right choice for the next steward of this fine University’s mission.
This journey began over 10 months ago when the MU Council of Trustees oversaw the formation of the presidential search committee, ensuring that its composition broadly represented all the constituencies of the University, the Lancaster community and the PASSHE system. I was fortunate to be joined by trustee Kevin Harley and Representative Jordan Harris in leading the endeavor.
It’s an exciting new day for Millersville! Dr. Wubah brings a wealth of academic acumen, wide-ranging life experiences, strategic creativity, enthusiasm, patience and a touching personal warmth and humility.
Much hard work went into the search, and there are many people to thank for their help in the process. First and foremost, we must all thank President John Anderson. His leadership over the past five years has been bold, honest, influential and refreshing. John Anderson is a university president amongst presidents, both here in Pennsylvania and nationwide. The University has been richly blessed and greatly improved by his time with us, and Dr. Wubah is the first to acknowledge what big shoes he is tasked to fill. I would also like to thank each member of the search committee who devoted countless hours to reading candidate background materials, attending meetings, calling reference checks, listening to concerns and feedback, and offering up their experienced advice. The outcome is truly a testament to their sincere devotion and care to make sure the community was heard and that we acted in the best interest of the University.
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Dr. Wubah comes to us from Washington and Lee, the nation’s ninth-oldest college, located in Lexington, Virginia. There he was the former provost and senior advisor to the president and a member of the biology department. He has more than 25 years of experience in higher education, beginning his academic career as an assistant professor at Towson State University in Maryland. Please join me in welcoming him, his wife Judith and their family to our Millersville and larger Lancaster County family. I hope you have the opportunity to meet him very soon! Sincerely,
Ann S. Womble, Trustee Chair, 2017-18 Presidential Search Committee
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Welcome to a Sustainable Future
The Lombardo Welcome Center Opens on Campus By Alyssa Mancuso ’20 & Devin Marino ’19
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The LOMBARDO Welcome Center
With the opening of the zero energy Lombardo Welcome Center, Millersville University is stepping into a more sustainable future. The beautiful metal and glass building, which is the first of its kind on campus, is the University’s new front door. Located at 88 James St., prospective students and their families now begin their campus tours in the Center’s bamboo-paneled presentation room, known as the Dr. John M. Anderson Center for Environmental Sustainability, and exit onto the quad located between the main residence halls.
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The LOMBARDO Welcome Center
“The Lombardo Welcome Center serves as
the flagship building for sustainability on campus and will provide a unique experience for all who visit. The University is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2040. This building encapsulates those aspirations in form and in function.
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University Marketing and Communications, the Office of Sustainability and the office for the Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.
Contractors broke ground on the building in February 2017. At a cost of just over $7.5 million, with $1.2 million coming from Sam and Dena Lombardo, for whom the building is named, the 14,627 sq. ft. Lombardo Welcome Center is one of 10 buildings in the state of Pennsylvania aiming to be certified as zero energy. The building officially opened in February 2018.
The Welcome Center incorporates the ancient Chinese method of orientation known as feng shui, which designs the subtle forces of nature to help individuals achieve health, happiness and success. Feng shui was used in the Lombardo Welcome Center at the request of the Lombardos, who have benefited from this practice in their personal residences and at the locations of their company, The Benecon Group, for over a decade. Feng shui consultant Melanie Lewandowski oversaw this aspect of the project.
Zero energy certification means that the building generates its own renewable energy to run its systems and devices. Most buildings pull electricity from the power grid to power lights, devices and provide heating and air conditioning, however, the Lombardo Welcome Center’s goal is to achieve this using onsite renewable energy.
She made many recommendations on the architecture of the Lombardo Welcome Center to promote positive energy within the space and create an aura of support and focus. This can be seen in the open and airy lobby, gentle curve of the front desk and uneven placement of the main doors, which works to keep positive energy in the building rather than flowing through the building.
The building harnesses the energy of the sun and the earth. A total of 528 solar panels on the roof generate electricity, 20 geothermal wells drilled 400 feet into the ground heat and cool the building, and several rain gardens treat storm water on-site. An additional 20 solar panels are located on the ground behind the building so visitors and MU students can view the technology up close. The building features solar glass from Spain that generates electricity, radiant floor heating in the lobby, and LED lights throughout. The building’s furniture is made from 40,000 pounds of recycled materials, and the landscape consists entirely of native plant species. Touchscreen dashboards, located in the lobby and donated by the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority, provide real-time information about the building’s energy use and production, as well as orientation information for prospective students.
Although these changes were implemented, Lewandowski noted that there were still areas of the building that had a depleting influence instead of a positive one. To remedy this, gold coins were placed in areas where negative or disruptive influences were identified in an effort to improve overall energy. The University also obtained special permission to change the address of the building from 45 James St. to 88 James St. “The number is very auspicious in feng shui,” said Lewandowski. “The shape of the number is similar to the infinity symbol, a continuous uninterrupted flow. This stimulates financial abundance and prosperity. The double 8 resonates to double happiness. The uplifting shape of 8 has a subliminal influence for people as they write the number, and also as they see it in physical form.”
“Zero energy starts with energy efficiency. The Lombardo Welcome Center is about 60 percent more energy efficient than the other buildings on campus,” says MU sustainability manager Chris Steuer. “The Lombardo Welcome Center gives us a space to learn about energy-efficient technologies that we can take to other campus buildings.”
“The Lombardo Welcome Center serves as the flagship building for sustainability on campus and will provide a unique experience for all who visit,” says Steuer. “The University is committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2040. This building encapsulates those aspirations in form and in function.”
Beyond its sustainable design, the Lombardo Welcome Center is also visually striking with large glass windows that let in plenty of sunlight, open and airy architecture that invites visitors inside, and modern finishes including concrete and bamboo. The building is home to several important University offices including Admissions, Housing and Residential Programs,
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IMAGINE the POSSIBLE CAMPAIGN AIMS TO IMAGINE WHAT’S POSSIBLE FOR ALL STUDENTS By Gabrielle Redcay ’18
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CAMPAIGN for Students
EVERY YEAR, ELITE UNIVERSITIES POUR MILLIONS OF DOLLARS INTO SPARKLING RESIDENCE HALLS, EXTENSIVE EATING OPTIONS AND INNOVATIVE PROJECTS TO CHALLENGE THOSE OF RIVAL SCHOOLS. WHILE MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY OFFERS THESE AMENITIES, ITS ADMINISTRATORS BELIEVE A POSITIVE COLLEGIATE EXPERIENCE REQUIRES MORE THAN STRUCTURAL CONVENIENCES. Imagine the Possible, the three-year $32 million campaign focused solely on students, emphasizes what Millersville University has proven time and time again: students always come first. "Imagine the Possible is the first campaign in the University's history entirely focused on students,” said Dr. John Anderson, who retired as president of Millersville University on June 30. “It has been an honor to work with passionate faculty and staff of Millersville to get this significant campaign off and running. Imagine the Possible represents our dedication to students and our goal to provide them the tools needed to become successful employees, community leaders and citizens.” Even though Millersville University is proud to offer affordable, high-quality programs, the need for financial assistance is essential to attracting and nurturing talented students during their collegiate years. Meanwhile, the state has decreased its contributions to state universities, including MU, by 65 percent over the past 35 years. “Now more than ever, the support for our students is essential,” explains Alice McMurry, interim vice president of advancement. “Imagine the Possible reinforces our commitment to our students to ensure they can participate in undergraduate research, hands-on learning, internships and civic engagement.” The Imagine the Possible campaign is designed to eliminate barriers for qualified and capable students seeking higher
education. In that pursuit, all the funds raised through this intentional fundraising effort will support three priorities: Scholarships, Student Learning Experiences and Marauder Athletics. From the overall $32 million goal of this campaign, $10 million will increase the number of scholarships available to academically talented and financially limited students. A $16 million portion of the funds will support student learning experiences such as internships, undergraduate research, global education and living-learning communities. The final $6 million will reinforce the current, privately-funded athletics scholarships to attract student-athletes and allow Marauder Athletics to continue as a source of pride for the University and the community. “As I begin my new role of leadership at Millersville University, I wholeheartedly support this campaign and am honored to advocate for the best interests of our students in the classroom, on the field and beyond,” said Dr. Daniel Wubah, president of Millersville University. “The groundwork laid for this campaign has positioned us well to achieve our goal of $32 million for scholarships, student learning experiences and Marauder athletics by 2020.” The historic campaign officially began in a quiet phase on July 1, 2017, and subsequently went public through a series of events and activities in April 2018 including Made in Millersville, a showcase of student scholarship and creativity; Dining with Champions, a scholarship dinner and auction hosted by MU Athletics; and One Day Give, a 24-hour giving challenge, which benefits the University community. As of July 1, 2018, the generosity of the Millersville University community has raised $14.6 million, or 46 percent of the goal. A significant portion of that goal was made possible by a generous gift by donor Patrick J. Tell, a local entrepreneur and philanthropist. He established a $2 million endowment that will support music students at the University. The money
will be used to provide scholarships for deserving students pursuing careers in music; purchase new equipment and instruments; bring in outstanding performers and experts in different fields of music to work with students at Millersville; and provide needed resources for music programs that MU is involved with in the community, such as Music for Everyone. “I was motivated to give to Millersville University because it is so ingrained in the Lancaster County arts community through both its Ware Center and Winter Center,” said Tell. “Additionally, what the students are achieving in the music and the performing arts program is spectacular.” In honor of this momentous gift, which is the largest from a single individual in the University’s history, the music department will be renamed the Tell School of Music. “Patrick Tell’s generous gift will provide resources to recruit and support music students and guide them on a successful path to productive careers in music business technology, music education and music performance,” said Dr. Vilas Prabhu, provost and vice president of academic affairs. “Donors have the ability to positively shape the educational journeys of our students and give them the best possible opportunity for success both in college and in the communities they serve after graduation.” “This gift recognizes the important contributions that our students and alums are making in their communities,” said Dr. Micheal Houlahan, professor and chair of the Department of Music. “Our music business technology graduates are working in national companies such as Clair Brothers and Sony Corporation. Our performance majors are establishing their own ensembles and bands and are touring nationally and internationally. And, our teaching graduates are working in K-12 music programs throughout the U.S.” Keep reading to meet a few of our inspiring students whose collegiate journeys may have not been possible without the financial assistance of Millersville University’s generous donors.
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In Her Element Kyra Brakefield’s path has been a winding one. Today, she is a junior chemistry major focused on research and a talented member of the Millersville University field hockey team. However, she did not start with either of those end points in mind.
“I think people overlook Millersville a lot, and I definitely did at first,” she admitted. “Once I got here, it was 10 times better than I expected. Everyone is just so close in the science building and in the chemistry field itself.”
Her first love was softball, and while she played field hockey, she did not love it. That was until she returned to the hockey field in the fall of her junior year at Hempfield High School.
In another change of course, Brakefield entered MU intending to emerge a chemistry teacher, but she shifted toward research after starting classes and realizing the extensive potential of the field. She is currently studying inorganic and organometallic materials.
She realized: “I think I really want to do this. I think I could really grow in this game more than the other.” Conversations with Coach Shelly Behrens convinced Brakefield to join the championship-winning Marauders and enroll at MU, a school she had previously dismissed for being too close to home.
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“In chemistry, if you mess up it’s all right and you just try again,” she said. “It kind of reminds me of field hockey because you just keep going. You make your own moves, and then if it doesn’t work, just try again.”
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Tyler Smith ’19
A Confident Musician and Marauder Tyler Smith never doubted his career path. The music education major chose his future occupation as a middle schooler, and he never wavered in that decision. “I have played piano since first grade and have always been into music,” explained Smith, who was introduced to his primary instrument by his father. He will begin his senior year at Millersville University in the fall. He plans to become a music teacher after graduation. After visiting MU for the first time and meeting members of the music department, he was sold. He has loved his time at the University, but it hasn’t been without hardship. During his first year and a half, Smith struggled with tendinitis as a result of his piano playing style. “It was definitely hard that something that I loved was giving me pain,” he admitted. “But I was pretty set on working through it.” Smith traveled to Philadelphia once a week for eight months to relearn how to play the piano. His injury only deepened his passion for music and better prepared him for one of the highlights of his college career—the McIlwaine Master Class. This biannual event brings worldrenowned guest artists to MU to observe and critique student musicians. Smith was one of three students to play in front of a concert pianist and a packed audience in fall 2017. “It was an intimidating experience, but it was enjoyable and exciting to hear a different perspective,” he remembered.
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Discovering Her Culture Through the Classroom At Millersville University, Nikole Rottkamp developed a true passion for her Latin culture. “My main relationship with my culture before college was speaking Spanish with my grandparents,” said Rottkamp, who graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Spanish in May. On her first campus visit, she learned about the Society on Latino Affairs (SOLA), and it became an essential part of her college experience. She became a member as a freshman, and served on the executive board as the recording secretary till graduation. One highlight of her time at MU was studying abroad in Chile for five months. During her South American trip, which included stops in Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, Rottkamp saw her knowledge of Spanish language, literature and culture come to life. She also developed a passion for global citizenship. “I made connections with people from all over the United States and the world, which helped me gain a new perspective about becoming a global citizen,” she recounted. “Now I can use everything from that experience in the classroom to inspire students to learn the language and to study abroad themselves.” Rottkamp was able to focus on learning in and out of the classroom because of the many scholarships she received, including the African-American/ Latino Scholarship, Dr. Rosario Caminero Memorial Scholarship and Michael G. Kovach Foreign Languages Scholarship.
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CAMPAIGN for Students
Marcus Adkison ’19
Using the Court as a Platform Basketball has been a major part of Marcus Adkison’s life for just about as long as he can remember. From age 3, he tagged along to his older brother’s practices. The court quickly became his home. “There’s just something about the sport. I just love basketball,” said the communications major. “Playing in college was always a dream of mine.” Adkison’s dream became a reality when he started his collegiate basketball career at Shepherd University in West Virginia. However, his first year did not go as planned, and he was left at a loss for what to do next. Coach Casey Stitzel had seen him play in high school and college. The combination shooting guard had received multiple offers from other schools, but Stitzel’s
directness and authenticity won him over. “Millersville has definitely taught me a lot about life,” Adkison said. “Some people say any place can teach you that, but all I know is that I learned a lot from my time here at Millersville.” He will begin his senior year in the fall, and he loves basketball more than ever, but he sees the sport as a means to earn his first priority: a college education. While he’s unsure what job he will pursue after graduation, he knows that he will use basketball as a platform to mentor kids. He credits his own mentors, including coach Derrick Harvey at St. Andrew's Episcopal High School, with giving him the tools to be the athlete and man he is today.
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A Golden Anniversary for the
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BLACK STUDENT UNION (BSU) CELEBRATED ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A PARTY ATTENDED BY ORIGINAL FOUNDERS, CURRENT MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE CLUB. “You don’t get THE BLACK STUDENT ASSOCIATION IN 1971 too many 50-year celebrations in your life,” says Dr. Melvin admissions, faculty and staff, academic Allen, the founding president of the programs, student life and campus climate,” organization, and retired associate professor explains Allen. of philosophy and administrator at MU. Last year, he interacted with several alums who “Over the past 50 years, thousands of were upset about postings on social media, students of color have become MU alumni “and thought about a constructive way to and highly productive members of their get our message across in the times we live. professions, communities and society. Holding a 50th-year anniversary event at Moreover, the evolution of inclusion at MU MU that focused on celebration and the has been invaluable in enriching the lives work that remains seemed the best way to and careers of students, faculty, staff and go” says Allen, who helped to coordinate others of all backgrounds who have been the event. part of this University community,” “The Millersville University Black Student Union was founded in the 1967-68 academic year as the Black Students Association by the dozen or so African-American and African students then enrolled at Millersville State College. Its mission was, and continuing legacy is, [racial] inclusion in all aspects of University life, including student
says Allen. The event titled, “The Imperative of Inclusion: A Celebration and the Work That Remains” took place on March 22 and 23. Allen, along with BSU’s current president Cassian D. Le Jeune, presided over the events, which included a keynote speaker,
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conference, banquet and semi-formal dance. “The Black Student Union is a pillar of the Millersville community,” says Le Jeune. “It has provided an outlet for 50 years that allows students of color a safe place to voice their concerns and have a place in which they call home. I am honored to be able to continue the amazing legacy of BSU.”
During the first hundred years of Millersville’s existence, the presence of African-American students in the student body was a rare and infrequent occurrence. The June 7, 1890 board minutes contain this passage: “The Principal made his report and among other matters stated that for the first time a colored student made application and was admitted as a student–boarding out with a colored family in the village.” “Alumni News” of The Normal Journal 1888-1904 said that Mr. Emanuel W. Epps was the first colored man to bear away a Millersville diploma. Race, diversity and inclusiveness did not become major issues during most of the first half of the 20th Century at Millersville. From 1926-41, seven students of color
The BLACK Student Union founded within graduated from 10 years of the Millersville. It was founding of the not until the 1960s BSA and now that the campus number more than awakened to the two dozen. Since tide of change the early 1970s, that was sweeping MU has built up the nation and a multicultural the BSA was born. program of guest The basic goal of speakers and the organization entertainment. was “to create a Numerous substantial and academic meaningful black departments community and employed Africanan atmosphere American faculty in which black who became students can tenured at survive without the DR. RITA SMITH WADE-EL DR. MELVIN ALLEN BRIANNA SMITH ´18 AND CASSIAN LE JEUNE ´18 the University. hang-ups which have previously been the cause of ‘inadequate’ performance and The all-day conference on inclusion offered sessions on educational alien experience at this college.” and economic advancement as well as social justice as they pertain to contemporary society as a whole and to the MU campus in “Things at MSC (Millersville State College) aren’t what they should be. particular. The much beloved Dr. Rita Smith Wade-El, professor of We demand justice,” stated Allen in an interview with the Snapper in psychology and director of the African-American studies minor, was 1969. The BSA listed 16 demands to President William Duncan that honored at the gala reception. included recognizing BSA as the official representative body of the black community, having an office in the Student Union, doubling its Allen hopes that the conversations started in the spring will continue black enrollment and not discriminating in college housing. at Millersville University. At least a dozen African-American student organizations were
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Director of Special Programs hired to run a program for at-risk students, which would become the Pre-Scholars Summer Institute (PSSI).
The Lancaster Partnership was established with several regional companies to make college possible for AfricanAmerican and Latino students from the School District of Lancaster.
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The Office of Affirmative Action, which evolved into the Office of Social Equity, was established (now defunct).
African-American studies minor established and Dr. Rita Smith Wade-El named director of the program.
1978-79 Dr. Marion Oliver became the first African-American provost.
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The pre-college program for minority and disadvantaged students, called Upward Bound, was established.
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1988-89 Partnership established with Project Forward Leap to identify minority and other students with academic promise from disadvantaged middle schools.
Dr. Francine G. McNairy selected as the first AfricanAmerican president of Millersville University.
2018 Dr. Daniel Wubah named president, the second black person to hold the position.
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50on YEARS the airwaves MU RADIO STATION CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY station. “He would often bring the idea to our attention. As a result, It all began on a crisp autumn night in October a small group of us in turn expressed our desire to start a station, 1968. WMSR-AM, Millersville University’s and we began our exploratory and organizing meetings.” student radio station, which was renamed Dr. George Francis of the industrial arts department was the WIXQ-FM in 1977, went on the air at 5 p.m. co-advisor to the fledgling station. Susan Kratzke’s ’69 voice During Ralston’s time as station manager, WMSR covered many important events, broke over the airwaves as including the on going Vietnam War and the station’s first announcer. the presidential election of 1968 between Her show, the “Supper Richard Nixon and Hubert Humphrey; for which Ralston reported the results from the Series,” played an hour of Franklin & Marshall College gymnasium. quiet instrumentals through “The plan was that I would call from a the dorms and dining halls phone booth every half hour or so with on campus, before giving a the updated results," he remembers. “Jim Kressly, our news director, would rundown on the latest world, pipe me into the system and I would do national, state and local news. DR. C. FREDERICK RALSTON IN 1968 my update. The station armed me with a “We were ‘on the air’ and that meant the culmination of a lot of hard work by a student staff with little or no radio experience and by two incredibly dedicated faculty advisors,” says Dr. C. Frederick Ralston ’70, who was elected as the first station manager.
“I had no thought of forming a campus radio station until I enrolled in a required speech course in 1966 taught by Professor Bill Wright of the English department and formerly a newscaster from WGAL-TV in Lancaster,” he wrote in a memoir about his time at the
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handful or so of dimes for the pay phone, and I set up shop in the gym. “As I made my calls, there was one inebriated student who tried to interrupt my updates throughout the night,” he continues in his memoir. “He would talk loudly and bang on the booth as I reported…It was a challenge but I made it through the evening… Nixon narrowly won the race, and yes, I returned the unused dimes to the station.”
50 YEARS on the Airwaves
engineer. To this day, the “Doc and Mama Roc” radio show broadcasts every Saturday.
Over the years, WIXQ transformed with the times and technological advances. The station changed from a carrier current that was only broadcast in the residence halls to a stereo station, then a 100 watt station and finally added a streaming signal to the station. The focus of the broadcasts also shifted from primarily educational programming to music programming. Today, under the advisement of Dr. Lowery Woodall, WIXQ works with between 75 and 85 regular DJs who broadcast 24 hours a day in two hour blocks. Day-to-day operations of the station are managed by a council of 15 elected students. “One of our major goals is to create a very inclusive space. No matter what student you are, what major you’re in or where you come from, we will provide a platform for you to express your opinions on the air in a professional space,” says Woodall, who teaches in the communications and theatre department. “You can feel a level of connectedness, a level of buying into Millersville as a place that belongs to them, a sense of ownership. I think that’s what all good organizations on campus do. They should, if they’re doing their job, take a student from feeling like they are going to a university and make them feel like they belong to a university.”
DR. BILL WRIGHT AND JIM KRESSLEY IN 1968
DR. RALPH ANTTONEN, RALSTON AND WIXQ STAFF IN 2008
WIXQ partners with many other student organizations on campus, offering them FEATURE ON WMSR IN THE SNAPPER, 1968 free advertising on the airwaves and playing music at major events, including Superfest. The organization also hosts fundraising events throughout the school year, many of which support the local charity, Music for Everyone. During his 37 years as WIXQ faculty advisor, Ralph “Doc Roc” Anttonen says his main role was to encourage the students and protect them from themselves. “You don’t have a vote,” says Anttonen on his role as advisor. “I was a liaison between the administration and the students, but I always stood with the students.” Anttonen, who is lovingly known as Doc Roc by all, became a disc jockey for WMSR in 1975. He began hosting a weekly radio show and quickly brought his wife Judy Anttonen on board as an
“I think the value of the station really relies on the fact that we have a diverse set of ideas and thoughts that come through the station, based on the freeform format of the station meaning anyone who is a student who enjoys radio can join,” explains Kristina Diefenderfer, a senior international relations major who has been involved with WIXQ since freshman year. “WIXQ is a place where you can meet people from all over the place that all have their own sets of beliefs, aesthetic tastes and overall personalities that allow for growth in the station, as well as growth in the University setting as a whole.” The radio station can serve as a platform for students who hope to step into the radio and broadcasting industries after graduation, but Diefenderfer says many of the students, including herself, had no experience when they joined the group. She grew up listening to the radio and decided to join as a way to expand her musical tastes and express herself. “A big misconception of the station is that we are all just a bunch of broadcasting majors who are technical radio wizards in the bottom of the Student Memorial Center,” she says. “Although we do have a large number of communications majors, there is plenty of room for every major here in the station.”
In the radio station’s 50 years, hundreds of students have found their place by participating in the organization. All are invited back to campus for a reunion celebration during Homecoming weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 13, the radio station will be open from 2-4 p.m. for former members to take a walk down memory lane. A reception will take place in the Student Memorial Center from 7-9 p.m. “Although we are a small college radio station, we do have a lot of heart,” says Diefenderfer. “Tune in and keep it locked to your #1 music source, 91.7 WIXQ!” A history of WIXQ written by Ralph “Doc Roc” Anttonen contributed to this article.
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CO M M E N C E M E N T SPR ING 2018
The rain held off for Millersville University’s 162nd Annual Commencement on Saturday, May 12, 2018. More than 1,000 Marauders crossed the stage at the undergraduate ceremony, which was held on Chryst Field at Biemesderfer Stadium. Joy and excitement could be felt from the families and friends of the graduates who filled the stands on both sides of the field. Former president John M. Anderson gave the commencement address to mark his last ceremony as president of the University. He retired on June 30. In his speech, he asked all of the students who were “Made in Millersville” by participating in the annual showcase, study abroad trips, research opportunities, student organizations and volunteer efforts to stand. Nearly every student stood, which offered a striking visual of all the ways students are involved in the MU community.
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Karam Idrees, who received his degree in chemistry, gave the Moment of Reflection. He used the opportunity to thank all of the professors who supported and guided him during his time at MU. The night before, on May 11, 2018, graduate students received their degrees in Pucillo Gymnasium. Millersville University marked an important occasion by conferring the first doctoral degrees in the University’s history at the ceremony. Ten students successfully completed their degrees. Dr. Rita Smith Wade-El, professor of psychology and director of the African-American studies minor, delivered the commencement address.
HOMECOMING 2018
Homecoming 2018
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. UNIVERSITY STORE | OPEN Student Memorial Center
10 a.m.-3 p.m. ALUMNI & FRIENDS GOLF OUTING Crossgates Golf Course, Millersville Open to alumni, faculty, staff and friends —all skill levels! Sponsorships welcome! Reservations required. $ 5-6 p.m. CAMPUS TOUR Meet at the Student Memorial Center, Clock Tower entrance The Class of 1968 is invited for a special riding tour of campus. Registration required. FREE
11 a.m.-2 p.m. ALUMNI & FRIENDS TENT PARTY High School Avenue, between the Sugar Bowl Pizzeria and Biemesderfer Stadium Alumni, faculty, staff and friends–stop in for refreshments and reconnecting before the football game at 2 p.m. Reservations appreciated. FREE 2-4 p.m. WIXQ STATION DROP-IN Student Memorial Center, Radio Station 7-9 p.m. WIXQ 50TH REUNION CELEBRATION Student Memorial Center, Room 18 FREE 1-4 p.m. KAPPA ALPHA PSI/THRILLERSVILLE Student Memorial Center, Reighard Multipurpose Room
6-8 p.m. CLASS OF 1968 MEET AND MINGLE The Class of 1968 and guests are invited to kick off the reunion weekend with a casual reception. Reservations required. $
2 p.m. MARAUDER FOOTBALL VS. SHIPPENSBURG Chryst Field at Biemesderfer Stadium $
6 p.m. 24TH ANNUAL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME RECEPTION AND DINNER Lehr Room, Gordinier Hall Honoring 2018 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. Reservations required. $
2 p.m. CAMPUS TOUR Student Memorial Center, Main entrance/Clock Tower Special riding tour of campus for alumni and friends. Registration required. FREE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2018
8 a.m.-6 p.m. UNIVERSITY STORE HOMECOMING DISCOUNT Student Memorial Center 9 a.m. MILLERSVILLE COMMUNITY PARADE “Pennsylvania Proud” Two-mile route: Herr Avenue to Landis Avenue to North George Street, Millersville. FREE
More activities may be added to the Homecoming 2018 schedule throughout the year. Please visit www.villealumni.com for updates.
For additional details, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement, Duncan Alumni House, weekdays: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 717-871-7551 Toll-free: 1-800-681-1855 www.villealumni.com mualumni@millersville.edu
2018 HOMECOMING SPONSORS
5:30 p.m. CLASS OF 1968 50TH REUNION RECEPTION AND DINNER Bolger Conference Center, Gordinier Hall The Class of 1968 is invited for a reception, dinner and special program. All members of the class will be inducted into the Ad Astra Society during this celebration dinner. Reservations required. $ 5:30 p.m. CLASS OF 1958 60TH REUNION RECEPTION AND DINNER Bolger Conference Center, Gordinier Hall The Class of 1958 is invited for a reception and will join the Class of 1968 for dinner and special program. Reservations required. $
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ALUMNI NEWS | E V E N T S
BAKING BLOG Brings Joy to Alumna FALL IN LOVE WITH BAKING LYNN DEANGELIS APRIL fell in love with baking when she took a cake decorating class in fall 2010. It was a way to fill her free time while her then boyfriend finished his degree at Millersville University. She had graduated from MU two years before, in 2008, with a degree in biology. That one decorating class quickly grew into a popular home baking business. “I made and decorated custom cakes for weddings, parties, showers and other events,” says April. “The business grew, and I was making cakes all the time!”
the West Chester resident. “Of course, I also love to challenge myself and others, so you’ll find things like yeast breads and complex cookie recipes that require some careful technique and the learning of new skills, but that’s the best part about baking—learning and tasting and learning again.” Over the past four years, the blog has grown in popularity from a handful of views a month to several hundred thousand. In August 2017, she hired an assistant to help manage social media. In addition to running the blog, April works full time making materials for microbiology research—putting her MU degree to good use.
While she enjoyed it, she took a break in 2013 to focus on her own wedding. The hiatus made her realize that LYNN DEANGELIS APRIL ´08 she didn’t have the same passion for the business that Reaching people through her delicious recipes remains one of the she once did. But that didn’t mean she wanted to abandon baking sweetest joys of her life—in addition to being a mom to her completely. “I still wanted to share my recipes and love of baking young boys. with people,” she recalls. She launched her baking blog, “Fresh April Flours” in April 2014. She shares recipes for baked goods, easy meals and healthy snacks; and insights about her life as a wife and mother of two.
“Hearing from readers that something they made reminded them of something their grandmothers used to make, or that something is their new favorite ‘go to’ recipe makes me so happy,” she says.
“I love encouraging people to bake from scratch and show them that it doesn’t have to be hard, expensive or time-consuming,” says
Visit Fresh April Flours at freshaprilflours.com.
Alumna Becomes
Federal Public Defender Millersville University alumna HEIDI FREESE was named the Federal Public Defender for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania at an investiture ceremony in May.
After law school, she joined the York law firm of Miller, Poole and Lord; and she was appointed a Juvenile Delinquency Master. Freese was then contemporaneously appointed to the Middle District Criminal Justice Act panel, which fueled her desire to enter federal public service. She served in the Harrisburg Trial Division for 10 years before a nationwide search by the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit selected Freese to begin a four-year term as Middle District Federal Public Defender.
Freese graduated from MU in 1998 with a degree in political science. It was the mentorship from government and political affairs professor Dr. Richard Glenn that convinced her to apply to law school. She received her juris doctorate from HEIDI FREESE ´98 Dickinson School of Law in 2001, where she’s currently Freese is the mother of three children and resides in York, a practitioner instructor and guest lecturer on matters relating Pennsylvania, with her husband. to federal criminal procedure.
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Burrowes
LIVES ON
IN 1979, BRITT REED GOT A CALL
was at MU. “I stayed on the floor all my years of college,” he said. “I felt an obligation to stay with it. I kept the tradition going.”
FROM HIS FATHER. HIS GRANDMA WAS SELLING THE FAMILY CABIN. DID HE WANT THE MOOSE HEAD THAT HAD ADORNED THE CABIN’S WALL? OF COURSE HE DID. At the time, Reed was a sophomore at Millersville University living on the 10th floor of Burrowes Hall, which was demolished in 2014. He was pursuing a degree in industrial arts and graduated in 1982. He has put that degree to good use as the technology education teacher at Governor Mifflin School District in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Reed knew he couldn’t let the 20-point moose head go, so he and a friend, Karl Zinn ’82, drove to the cabin to pick it up. “We tied it to the top of the car,” Reed said with a laugh. “We couldn’t get it in the elevator. Eventually we got it up in the hall.” The moose hung in Burrowes the whole time Reed
The tradition of good times and happy memories that was established under the moose head has continued for more than 35 years. Many of the men who met as MU students in Burrowes continue to get together every September for a party. And yes, the moose head makes an appearance at every reunion. “He’s beat up,” Reed admits. “He’s looking bad.” But you can’t have a party without him. “This is a group of guys who still care about each other,” he says. “There are people we’ve lost touch with, but anyone who wants to come is welcome.” Anyone who was part of the original group and would like an invite to the next gathering can contact Reed at 610-223-4744.
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MIX &MINGLE
The MU Alumni Association has been busy! The spring semester was packed with fun events that brought together alumni and friends of the University including SNAP at CARGAS in downtown Lancaster, MU After
Work events at JoBoy’s in Lititz and Fox & Hound in King of Prussia, and an evening of Jazz and Java on Millersville's campus with guest artist Camille Thurman. The newest event, MU Night at the Barnstormers, included an evening at Clipper Magazine Stadium where more
than 80 alumni and friends gathered in the Lexus RX Suite to cheer the Lancaster Barnstormers on to victory over the York Revolution. Highlights included MU’s new head football Coach J.C. Morgan throwing out a first pitch and a visit from Cylo in the suite!
GLORIOUS SOUNDS OF THE SEASON ALUMNI RECEPTION
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION NIGHT AT THE FULTON THEATRE
STUDENTS AND ALUMNI NETWORK DURING SNAP AT CARGAS
A great way to end the work day while networking and socializing with fellow alums. Complimentary appetizers provided by the MU Alumni Association. For details and to register, visit villealumni.com.
Events begin at 5:15 p.m. July 12 | Loxley's, Lancaster Sept. 26 | The Pressroom, Lancaster
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OTHER ALUMNI EVENTS Sept. 15 | Legacy Breakfast Oct. 12-13 | Homecoming Dec. 1 | Glorious Sounds of the Season Concert & Reception
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DELTA PHI ETA SISTERS AT FOX & HOUND
HEAD FOOTBALL COACH, J.C. MORGAN, PRESENTS GAME BALL TO RAFFLE WINNER DON YOUTZ.
PENN MANOR FOOTBALL GOLF OUTING AT MEADIA HEIGHTS GOLF CLUB
CALL FOR Nominations!
Do you know a fellow alumnus who deserves special recognition? The Millersville University Alumni Association (MUAA) is seeking nominations for: Distinguished Alumni Award | Young Alumni Achievement Award | Outstanding Volunteer Service Award | Honorary Alumnus Award. Find out more at www.villealumni.com under Awards. Nomination deadline is Jan. 31.
SUPPORT FUTURE GENERATIONS of Millersville Students
SEEKING CANDIDATES The Millersville University Alumni Association is seeking candidates to serve on the Alumni Association Board of Directors. The board is comprised of 25 voting members from various class years, academic programs, geographical locations and diverse backgrounds. Members attend quarterly meetings and participate in board activities and programs. Learn more or apply at www.villealumni.com. The deadline is Dec. 31.
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MICHAELA BURNS ´18 AT FESTIVILLE
Millersville’s second annual FestiVille was a hit with concert goers on April 27-28. The music weekend was put on by two student organizations: Marauder Music Productions and Millersville’s Concert Committee. This year, ’90s rock band Third Eye Blind headlined day one of FestiVille after opener The Wonder Years performed. Night two kicked off with MU student commercial rock bands as well as a performance from former president John Anderson and Interim Vice President for Finance & Administration Guilbert Brown who performed the hit “Runaway” from Del Shannon. The headliner was former lead singer Dennis DeYoung of STYX and opened with R&B funk group Dazz Band.
Retirement of Diane Umble and Roger Bruszewski Two integral people on Millersville’s campus retired in the spring semester. Dr. Diane Zimmerman Umble, dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Roger Bruszewski, vice president for Finance and Administration, both retired
DIANE UMBLE
ROGER BRUSZEWSKI
in March. Umble served as interim dean in the beginning of 2010 and was officially appointed to the position in 2013. She joined the faculty at MU in 1990 in the communication department and held various positions over the years. Bruszewski retired after 11 years with the University’s Finance and Administration department. He oversaw accounting, auditing, budgeting payroll, insurance, risk management and more.
department, who decided to have his class take on the project to create a prototype. The 3D prototype is printed and Mento will go to an instrument maker to produce the actual working parts. He hopes to present the clarinet at Made in Millersville in 2019.
Music Business Technology Students Work With Clair Brothers
Demonstrations, speakers, music and a film launched the first Disability Pride Day at Millersville University on April 16. The event was presented by the Pennsylvania Inclusive Higher Education Consortium, Disability Stigma and Inclusive Education in Philadelphia. Attendees, which included students, disabled people and their
This semester, music business technology (MBT) students got the opportunity to step outside the classroom and take part in a live audio production class at Clair Brothers in Lititz, Pa. Clair Brothers is a professional sound and live touring production company that was founded in 1966. Students in the MBT major had to apply to be in this special section of the 300-level music class. David Lester, a Clair Brothers employee as well as an adjunct faculty member at Millersville, taught the course on Mondays and Saturdays. Barry Atticks, the coordinator of the music business technology major, said that he hopes that this class will be scheduled again next year.
Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology Makes Music This spring semester, the students in computer-aided engineering drafting at MU took on a special project to help a student in the music department. Paul Mento, a freshman music business technology major, sustained serious nerve damage in his left hand and could no longer play his clarinet. Mento began to design a new bass clarinet but then got connected with Brad Fessler, an adjunct professor in the Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology
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Millersville University Holds First Disability Pride Day
DISABILITY PRIDE DAY
supporters, started the day by marching down George Street to protest The Galley since it is not ADA compliant. After breakout sessions and dinner, a new film, “Defiant Live,” was shown and concluded with a discussion. Over 150 people were in attendance, and the hope is the event will spread to other universities and colleges across the country.
Made in Millersville Draws 440 Students This year’s Made in Millersville conference had 440 participants and more than 200 presentations. It took place on April 17 in the McNairy Library and Learning Forum. Students had the opportunity to make an
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SARA LIPSKI ´19 AT MADE IN MILLERSVILLE
impression on future employers with a legitimate research study that is published in the annual “Made in Millersville” journal. The event was planned by Tatiana PashkovaBalkenhol, Andy Welaish, Rene Munoz and four undergraduate students. By adding both a legitimate writing sample and conference presentation to one’s resume, students are able to improve their scholarly writing and gain valuable experience in the field of undergraduate research.
New Living-Learning Communities Housing and Residential Programs launched two new living-learning communities (LLCs) in the Village Suites that will welcome their first cohort of students in fall 2018. One living-learning community will serve the Millersville Scholars Program (MSP) while the other will focus on Social Advocacy.
“Our new model of the MSP includes a living-learning community to better address the college readiness of the Pre-Scholar Summer cohort,” says Darlene Newman, interim director of Student Success Programs. “The living-learning community, which begins with our summer program, will enhance and improve our students’ educational experience, while developing the skills to be successful. “The Social Advocacy Living Learning Community is an opportunity for incoming students to surround themselves with fellow students who are enthusiastic about advocacy, equality, social justice and inclusion,” says Dr. Karen Rice, chair of the School of Social Work. This LLC is a partnership between Housing & Residential Programs and the psychology, social work and sociology departments. These two new communities will emulate the Honors College format in which students live together, attend classes together, and participate in extracurricular programming.
volunteering as a puppy raiser through Susquehanna Service Dogs (SSD). The first service dog he raised went on to train with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Kirn, who graduated in May with a degree in mathematics, was matched with a Labrador retriever named Martin in 2016. He was responsible for an hour of daily training, mandatory outings with SSD and constant work on proper behaviors and manners. “At first it was hard balancing my role as a resident assistant with raising a service dog, but I quickly made it work by integrating Martin in my position,” he said. During Martin’s final training, representatives from the CIA visited the area and selected Kirn’s trainee for further, specialized training. “Raising a service dog is the journey of a lifetime that you will never forget,” Kirn said.
Service Dog Moves on to CIA Every semester professor Theotis Braddy challenges his students to consider how they could improve the lives of people with disabilities. One of his students, Brian Kirn, took that challenge to heart and began BRIAN KIRN ´18 AND MARTIN
NEW WEBSITE AND BRAND FOR THE ’VILLE the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive and helpful.”
Millersville University launched its new website on May 14, capping two years of work by a team of MU employees from University Marketing and Communications and Information Technology. The team worked with BarkleyREI, a web design firm out of Pittsburgh. Prior to the redesign, MU’s website had not been updated in nearly a decade. Several key updates moved the website forward to meet today’s standards. The new website is fully ADA compliant, responsive on mobile phones and tablets, and search engine friendly with improved curb appeal. “It was definitely time for the website to be updated,” says Gale Martin,
WWW.MILLERSVILLE.EDU
executive director of marketing and communications. “Following the consultant’s recommendations, the team focused on making the new website visually dynamic, based on our new brand. The team devoted thousands of hours of work to this project over the last two years, and since we launched,
The new website features large dynamic photos that capture the new visual identity of Millersville. The look and feel of the website fits into the University’s overall brand, which was also reviewed and redesigned last year. The new brand, which centers on the fresh tagline "Together Strong," connects students to the Millersville experience. The new brand focuses on the four pillars that make Millersville special, which include the relationship between students and professors, programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and great location, and outstanding return on investment.
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J.C. Morgan
Named Head Coach of ’Ville Football “I am blessed and excited to be the head coach of your program. Notice I said your program. This is not my program. You have put me in a position to lead your program,” said Morgan. “This is not about one person. Our success moving forward will be a collective group effort—all of us working together to achieve that success. We will work together so that all of you have a part in holding that trophy… I am so proud to be a part of the Millersville family.” After being named head coach, Morgan met with the team for the first time. Morgan made the short drive to campus from his home in Carlisle, both days. It is a trip he has made many times on the recruiting trail. Morgan built a reputation as a dogged recruiter at Shippensburg University , helping that program to three NCAA playoff appearances and a PSAC Championship during his time on staff. “One thing we know about Coach Morgan is that he is an excellent recruiter in this area,” said Athletic Director Miles Gallagher. “He competes against all the teams in the PSAC East and has won a lot of those recruiting battles with limited resources.” MAY 1 HAS ALWAYS BEEN A SPECIAL DAY FOR J.C. MORGAN. BUT MAY 1, 2018, WAS EXTRA-SPECIAL. ON THE DAY THAT MORGAN TURNED 36 YEARS OLD, HE WAS INTRODUCED TO THE MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY AS THE FOOTBALL PROGRAM'S NEW HEAD COACH. The University community came to the press conference in droves, filling the seats of the Student Memorial Center (SMC) Atrium and spilling into the corridors. The audience included media, faculty and staff from all areas of the University, students and alumni. It was clear that the passion for a thriving football program is alive and well at Millersville. “You have joined a dynamic university and a dynamic department with excellent colleagues, many of whom have come out to support you today," said Brian Hazlett, vice president for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management. "I can feel that you are going to be extremely successful.” “Just being on campus I felt the love and the support from the staff,” said Morgan. “Everyone was so welcoming.” Morgan opened his address by stressing the concept of a Marauder family. His ultimate vision is to stand next to the PSAC commissioner and hold the conference championship trophy, but he said he wanted everyone on campus to feel ownership in that championship as well.
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While recruiting is a strong suit of Morgan’s, he also engineered one of the PSAC's most explosive and disciplined offenses over the last three years as Shippensburg's offensive coordinator. His 2017 group committed just 13 turnovers in 13 games. His quarterback threw for over 2,500 yards and also set a school record for rushing yards by a quarterback. At Millersville, Morgan will have the opportunity to employ a pair of quarterbacks in Tony Staffieri and Colin Shank— both of whom won the PSAC East Offensive Player of the Week Award before season-ending injuries in 2017. Gallagher also highlighted the similarity of Morgan’s values to those of the Millersville Athletic Department. “We have two core values in our athletics department: to serve and take pride in everything we do,” said Gallagher. “What you will quickly learn about Coach Morgan is that he is dedicated to serving the student-athletes that he coaches—developing young men into leaders when they leave here. You will see that pride and passion come through. In his first team meeting, the players were ready to run through a wall for him.” “The main thing I want to do for the young men is provide them with the ultimate college football experience,” said Morgan. “I want it to be an enjoyable experience. I pledged to them that I would be of service to them. Everything I do will be with their well-being in mind.”
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MARAUDERS
Make-A-Wish
the Marauders on the bench for the game.
The Millersville University Athletics’ Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) hosted a Make-A-Wish® reveal for 15-year-old RYAN COGHLAN during the two basketball games against Shippensburg on Feb. 7.
At halftime of the women’s game, Coghlan signed his one-day contract with the Marauders during a press conference held in the Anttonen Lobby of Pucillo Gymnasium. Head Coach CASEY STITZEL and Director of Athletics MILES GALLAGHER presented Coghlan with a jersey of his own and spoke of the intangibles he possesses which make him a perfect fit for the Marauder family: strength and courage. "It means a lot and I’m really happy that Millersville could do it and that I'm here today,” said Coghlan. “I'm looking forward to making the team proud.”
At halftime, he received his wish. In true Make-A-Wish® fashion, a red carpet, leading to a velvet chair, was rolled out for Coghlan. SAAC took turns bringing gifts to him, all relating to his wish. He received a basket of Millersville gear, including a hat, gloves and scarf, as well as a GoPro to document his trip. Then, on cue, the cheerleading team held signs that read,
“You’re going to VAIL, COLORADO!”
RYAN COGHLAN
CAPTION TO COME
Wearing No. 1, Coghlan took part in warmups prior to the men’s game and was announced in the starting lineup. He tossed the ball in a ceremonial tipoff before joining
Millersville’s best and brightest student-athletes were recognized during the event.
Marauder Athletics hosted the second annual Dining with Champions Scholarship Dinner and Silent Auction on April 26. More than 200 alumni, friends and supporters of the University came out to Pucillo Gymnasium to celebrate our stellar student-athletes. Money raised through ticket sales and the silent auction will benefit
Through fundraising and collections at home sporting events, SAAC raised more than $5,000 for Make-A-Wish in 2017, giving them the opportunity to reveal Coghlan’s wish. This is the third year in a row SAAC hosted a reveal.
ERIN HARMAN (volleyball and track and field) won the DUGAN
Scholar Athlete Award; MIKE STOCK (football) won the
student-athlete scholarships and athletics operations.
Community Service Award; SEAN DUGAN (football)
Attendees were treated to a moving speech by State
and AMANDA MYERS (track and field) won the Career
Senator SCOTT MARTIN ’02, who is a member of the
Achievement Awards and volunteer SCOTT FRANCIS ’73 won the Core Values Award.
Millersville Athletics Hall of Fame for football, class of 2007.
HARMAN
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BASEBALL With PSAC East Pitcher of the Year ELI NABHOLZ and All-PSAC East Second Team selection CORDELL SHANNON leading the way, Millersville finished as the PSAC Tournament runner-up, reaching the championship game for the fourth time in five years. Millersville also qualified for the NCAA Atlantic Regional for the sixth consecutive season.
TRACK & FIELD The Millersville 4x400-meter relay team set a school record by more than three seconds in the final race of the PSAC Outdoor Championships, clinching a runner-up finish— the best by the program since 1996. In addition to SUNFLOWER GREENE’S wins in the shot put and hammer, AMANDA MYERS (javelin and hammer) and ARIANNA CAMEL (100-meter hurdles and heptathlon) produced top-three, All-PSAC finishes.
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Junior SUNFLOWER GREENE became the first Millersville track and field athlete to win an individual national championship, taking first place in the shot put at the NCAA Division II Indoor Championships with a PSAC record throw of 53-4-1/4. Greene is now a two-time indoor All-American. With a national championship and two first-place finishes at the PSAC Indoor Championships, she was voted PSAC Indoor Field Athlete of the Year. Greene was also the first female athlete to win both the weight throw and shot put at the PSAC Indoor Championships. Greene’s successes continued in the outdoor season. She was named PSAC Outdoor Field Athlete of the Meet for the second year in a row, winning the shot put, hammer throw and placing second in the discus. By the end of 2017-18, Greene had won the PSAC Field Athlete of the Week Award seven times, and she had set all-time PSAC records in four events.
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WRESTLING SHANE RUHNKE became Millersville wrestling’s first All-American since 1991 after placing sixth at the NCAA Division II Championships. Ruhnke’s technical fall win in the consolation quarterfinals was the 70th of his career, tying him for 28th in Millersville history. Ruhnke earned an NCAA Division II Championships berth after placing third at the Super Region I Championships.
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WOMEN'S Basketball Millersville women’s basketball achieved its best conference tournament finish since the 2004-05 season. The Marauders reached the championship game and finished as PSAC runners-up. The Marauders reached the championship game after defeating nationally-ranked IUP in triple overtime less than 24 hours earlier. ALAYAH HALL reached a career milestone of 1,000 career points during the season. Hall was also named PSAC East Defensive Athlete of the Year and All-PSAC East First Team.
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Led by a lineup that set the Millersville single-season record for home runs, the softball team reached the PSAC Tournament for the second time in three years under Coach Jen Probst. Shortstop REBECCA BLATT was named All-PSAC East First Team, and freshman FAITH WILLENBROCK, who hit a single-season record 14 home runs and led the PSAC in slugging percentage, was named AllAtlantic Region by two organizations.
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Seniors SABRINA FUSCO, KRISTEN BUTZNER and CALLIE KAVANAUGH along with junior NATALIE SUKANICK and sophomore JASA LORAH were named All-PSAC. Fusco, a four-time All-PSAC selection, broke the all-time Millersville goals and points records, totaling 223 goals and 277 points in her career. Fusco also broke the single-season goals record with 71. Butzner led the PSAC and set a single-season Millersville record with 95 points while also ranking second in the league and first all-time at Millersville with 67 assists.
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CLASS NOTES | 2018 1960s Dr. Melvin R. Allen ’69, Lancaster, was honored with the exceptional impact award at the 50th Anniversary Gala from the Black Student Union at Millersville.
1970s
Mike Clemens ’71, Lake Wales, Fla., was appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Council for History Education. He is the department head and teacher for the Board of Education in Osceola County. Vincent Cotter ’72, ’79M, Bradenton, Fla., co-authored the book “Performance is Key: Connecting the Links to Leadership and Excellence,” published by Rowman and Littlefield. He is the co-founder of the Exemplary Schools Organization. Geoffrey Henry ’73, Oxford, was hired as executive director by Brookdale Hockessin. He was previously mayor of Oxford Borough, ending 20 years of elected public service. Judy Anttonen ’73, Millersville, established four state records at the Keystone State Games of 2017 in Birmingham, Ala. while representing the Marauder Masters swim team. She posted best times in the 50 freestyle, 50 backstroke, 100 individual medley and the 100 freestyle. Todd H. Umbenhauer ’73, Souderton, a Montgomeryville realtor, was installed as the 2018 president of the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors during a ceremony in Harrisburg. Connie Reddig Kirby ’74, ’81M, Lititz, co-authored the book “Remembering the Cloud—The True Story of WWII Pilot Charlie Reddig as Told to His Daughter,” with her father, retired Major Charles Reddig and Dr. Dennis Denenberg, MU professor emeritus. Carol Kulakowsky Dittoe ’77, Lancaster, earned her Doctor of Education Degree in Education Technology Management from
Northcentral University. She is currently employed by Octorara Area School District. Mary Beth Close Reardon ’79, Millington, N.J., earned her Doctor of Education Degree in Educational Leadership from the College of Saint Elizabeth. Her dissertation was, “Examining High School Teachers’ Knowledge of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Its Application in the Classroom.”
1980s
Ken Cressman ’80, Greensboro, N.C., has published his 6th book. He is an award-winning author, and his latest book, “Intrepid,” is the exciting sequel to “Pegasus.” Dave Manwiller ’80, Wyoming, Del., was elected to the Special Olympics Delaware Hall of Fame. He retired from teaching special education in 2012 after 32 years and currently works as the Kent County area director for Special Olympics Delaware. Kerry Warner Sacco ’82, Lancaster, announced a solo exhibition of her oil paintings at the Regitz Gallery in Millersville University's Ware Center in downtown Lancaster. She is an awardwinning Lancaster artist. Her exhibit ran throughout March. Val Ellsworth Winter ’82, Key West, Fla., was promoted to chief assistant state attorney for the Office of the State Attorney, Sixteenth Judicial Circuit in Monroe County, Fla. Miriam Gomez Witmer ’83, ‘92M, Quarryville, has accepted a full-time, tenure track teaching position in the educational foundations department at Millersville University. Steven O'Day ’85, Millersville, was inaugurated as the 16th president of Austin College on 3/23/18. O’Day focused his inauguration speech on the continued and increasing necessity for a liberal arts education.
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Amy Haverstick Selheimer ’85, Newark, Del., was promoted to principal at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School of Bear, Del., in December 2017. Douglas Young ’85, Leesburg, Va., was promoted to chief of the digital and graphical information support branch at National Weather Service (NWS) Headquarters. Steve Buterbaugh ’87, York, has been promoted to president of McConkey Insurance & Benefits as of 1/1/18. He has worked for McConkey for more than 26 years as a principal of the company. He has also served in the roles of vice president and executive vice president. Denise Stebner Hilbert ’87, Long, S.C., earned her Master of Science Degree in Early Childhood Studies: Management, Administration & Leadership from Walden University on 12/3/17. She is currently employed by Goddard Systems, Inc. as an education support specialist. Mark Scheuer ’89, West Chester, was elected vice president of environmental, health and safety for AMETEK Inc. Rev. Dr. Melvin Sensenig ’89, Reading, was promoted to teaching leadership classes for Reading pastors and lay leaders at Albright College.
1990s
J. Luke Hadfield ’90, Quakertown, earned his Doctor of Education Degree in Educational Leadership from Delaware Valley University on 12/10/17. Darlene K. King Esq. ’91, Manheim, shareholder at Saxton & Stump, recently presented at the Radiological Society of North America Annual Meeting. Scott Mitchell Esq. ’92, Lititz, was hired as a shareholder at Saxton & Stump in their Trusts & Estates Practice Area. Matthew Ritter ’92, Fairfax, Va., has appeared as a background actor in the film “Jason Bourne;” his scenes are those that take place in Washington, D.C. He is a member of SAG-AFTRA and
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Magazine” to discuss his role as a risk management specialist.
Wendy Dunlap Bratina ’93, Harrisburg, received tenure and was promoted to associate professor at Harrisburg Area Community College, Central Pennsylvania's Community College, on 1/8/18.
Matt Martin ’96, Doylestown, was named the director of sales for Lutz Jesco America Corporation.
Stephen Seeber ’93, Lititz, accepted the editor position for “Lancaster Farming” newspaper in March 2018. His experience with journalism began while writing features and restaurant reviews with “The Snapper” during his time at Millersville. Aaron Dread ’94, Washington, D.C., was honored with the exceptional impact award at the 50th Anniversary Gala for the Black Student Union at Millersville. Jennifer Hoover Kronenbitter ’94, Lansing, N.Y., was named permanent director of libraries at SUNY Cortland by President Erik J. Bitterbaum on 1/11/18. Dan Ostrowski ’94, Millersville, was re-elected to a second term on Millersville Borough Council and selected as borough council president. Keith Mellinger ’95, Fredericksburg, Va., was named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for the University of Mary Washington. In 2013, Millersville University honored him with the Young Alumni Achievement Award. Theresa Miller-Landon ’95, Lancaster, was named Lancaster County Crisis Intervention Team training coordinator for the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas. Edward Sowers ’95, Tampa, Fla., was featured in “Safety and Health
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Anthony Cox ’97, Blandon, accepted the position of vice president of midstream assets and services for UGI Energy Services, LLC. Heidi Denlinger Freese ’98, Dillsburg, was named the federal public defender for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of PA in May 2018. David Burkholder ’99, Pottstown, has joined Wisler Pearlstine's firm as part of the Wisler Pearlstine Business and Entrepreneurship Center. John Getz ’99, Monrovia, Md., was named the program manager and Department of Defense lead for the BioFabUSA program, which is part of the United States Army. Betty Mohler Tesch ’99, Lancaster, was appointed co-chair of the International Virtual Reality Conference “IEEE VR 2018.” Tesch is a professor at the Technical University of Darmstadt and is affiliated with the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics. Nathan Wesner ’99, Lafayette Hill, accepted a new position as managing director of music education at the School District of Philadelphia. Davis Lee Wright ’99, Wilmington, Del., was recently elevated to a partner at the Montgomery McCracken law firm. Wright focuses his practice on corporate restructuring and maritime bankruptcies.
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2000s Brian Trout ’00, Cochranville, was published in the “Journal of Education for Business,” The effect of class session length on student performance, homework, and instructor evaluations in an introductory accounting course.” Emily Bensinger Edmunds ’01, Camp Hill, was hired as senior counsel in Rite Aid Corporation's legal department in December 2017. She also received the Central Penn Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Award in October 2017. Jillian Gallagher ’01, North Wales, was promoted to air quality environmental group manager in the Department of Environmental Protection's Southeast Regional office. David Morris ’01, Middletown, Del., was named the new executive director for the American Heart and Stroke Association’s Delaware chapter. Morris will lead all fundraising efforts for the entire state and will oversee the Heart Ball, Heart Walk, and Go Red Women initiatives, as well as community and volunteer outreach. Meg Sayago O’Neill '01, Easton, was elected to serve a four year term as a school director for the Easton Area School District in November 2017. Rebecca Witt Lamason ’02, Cambridge, Mass., accepted a new position as an assistant professor in the Department of Biology at MIT in July 2017.
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Matthew Stoltzfus ’02, Columbus, Ohio, was given the first-ever Ohio State University Provost’s Award for Distinguished Teaching by a Lecturer in 2013. He is a senior lecturer for the Department of Chemistry at OSU.
for the Borough of Manhattan Community College.
Heidi Moyer Horn ’03, Lancaster, accepted the position of controller at Johnson & Johnson.
Adam Black ’06, Palmyra, earned his Ph.D. in physiology from Penn State University on 11/20/17. He will begin a post-doctoral position at the University of North Carolina in 2018.
Leon Horn ’03, Lancaster, earned his MBA from Penn State University on 12/17/16. He has also accepted the role of financial advisor at Edward Jones. Rachel Swick Mavity ’04, Milford, Del., earned her master’s degree in communication from Walden University in 2017. She was also promoted to communication coordinator at Beebe Healthcare. Lauren Clarke Ewaniuk ’05, Lansdale, earned her Ph.D. in human sexuality education from Widener University on 12/20/17. Her dissertation was titled “Adolescents’ Opinion on Minor-to-Minor Sexting and the Law: A Qualitative Study.” Melissa Burt ’05, Fort Collins, Colo., was awarded the AMS Commission on Professional Affairs Award for Early Career Achievement from the American Meteorological Society's Board for Early Career Professionals. Kristin Albright Waters ’05, New York, N.Y., was presented the Emerging Leader Award from the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers at their annual meeting in Orlando, Fla. She is currently the director of enrollment management
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Matthew Benner ’06, Nottingham, Md., earned his master’s degree in music education from Towson University on 12/20/17.
Kelly May Clouse ’07, Florence, S.C., earned her national board certification in adolescence and young adulthood science from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards on 12/16/17. She is currently employed by the Florence School District as a national board certified teacher.
Teresa Busser Rineer ’09, Washington Boro, has joined the leadership team at the Clinic for Special Children in Strasburg as development director. Nikole Donnelly Seeger ’09, North Haven, Maine, was name education director of Ironwood Maine, a licensed and New England Association of School and Colleges accredited therapeutic boarding school for troubled teens.
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Ashley Moyer Gleich ’10, ’15M, Camp Hill, was recently hired to referee the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). Gleich has also been a NBA G-League referee and a Women’s Collegiate Basketball Official.
Stephen Ryan ’07, Charleston, S.C., recently joined the South Carolina Attorney General's Office as a prosecutor in the Criminal Division. He will be working on the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Molly Fisher ’11, Erdenheim, was promoted to project manager at Big Machine Label Group. Fisher began at BMLG in 2014 and has since risen to project manager for Reba McEntire, Brantley Gilbert, Cheap Trick, Midland, Trent Harmon and Tyler Rich.
Brian Edwards ’08, Smyrna, Ga., accepted a position in April 2018 as a meteorologist for Delta Airlines, forecasting flight paths/pilots for both Delta and Air France.
Rian Reed ’11, Laurel, Md., was hired as a special education teacher by the Prince George's County Public School District in 2012.
Lauren Lindgren ’08, Denver, Colo., was hired as the director of development for STRIVE Preparatory Schools in January 2018.
Kara Weber ’13, Chester Heights, accepted the position of marketing manager and sales coordinator at Invoq Marketing Company.
Leigh Ann Musser Young ’08, won The Water Guys summer label design contest. Her design will be featured on all 16.9 oz bottles of water during the summer.
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Tracy Barnett ’14, Bellefonte, was selected as the 2018-2019 Mark Grimsley Fellow in Social Media. Barnett is currently a Ph.D. student at the University of Georgia, studying the American Civil War under the direction of Dr. Stephen Berry. Colin Herbine ’14, Lancaster, started a new career at New Belgium Brewing Company as beer ranger for Central Pennsylvania. Ariana James ’14, Lancaster, was hired as a senior designer for Godfrey Advertising. Carly Gallagher ’15, East Stroudsburg, was inducted into East Stroudsburg Area School District's Athletic Hall of Fame on 2/2/18. Gallagher was a four-year starter at Millersville University, where she scored 1,081 points, 16th-most in Marauders’ history. She is now the girl’s basketball head coach at East Stroudsburg North. Jodie Richardson ’16, Lancaster, was elected judge for the Magisterial District 02-2-01 in 2018. She worked at Millersville University for more than 20 years while she pursued her degree in sociology with a concentration in criminology. Meghan Stambaugh ’17, Hanover, was hired at Boyer and Ritter CPAs and Consultants as their new marketing coordinator. Stambaugh will assist with digital communications, sponsorships, special events and business development.
WEDDINGS Terri Swier ’91 and Russ Brubaker ’89, 11/4/17. Mary Flounders ’08 and Dan Murphy, 3/17/18. Sarah Ambrose ’09 and Lindsey Schmidt ’05, 10/7/17.
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Meredith Baugh ’09 and Josh Lasdin, 10/8/17. Alexandra Wachman ’10, ’12M and Michael Smith ’09, 4/21/18. Bridget Lynch ’12 and Brian Sheaffer ’11, 5/27/17. Sarah Medved ’11 and Ryne Druery ’15, 5/20/18.
BIRTHS Adam Shoffner ’01 and wife, Tiffany Shoffner ’03, a son, Anthony, 7/19/17. Tom Baker ’02 and wife, Erin Baker ’03, a daughter, Lila June, 1/23/18. Lindsay Horan Strosnider ’06 and husband, Blake, a daughter, Ramona Marie, 1/15/18. Elaine Jaenke Benner ’07 and husband, Matthew Benner ’05, a daughter, Clara Paige, 8/2/17. Amanda Roland Miller ’08 and husband, Kyle Miller ’08, a daughter, Chloe Jane, 12/29/17. Amy Wiggins Livengood ’08 and husband, Dean, a daughter, Bree Noelle, 12/14/17. Heather Zander Campbell ’11 and husband, Adam, a son, Andrew Ryan, 1/14/18.
D E AT H S Charles Richard Beam, Millersville, passed away 1/26/18, at the age of 92. He joined the Department of Foreign Languages of Millersville State College in 1961 as an associate professor of German. He was the Director of the Millersville State College Junior Year Abroad in Marburg, Germany, which was established in 1963. In 2013, the program celebrated its 50th anniversary. In 1986, he established the
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Center for Pennsylvania German Studies at Millersville University for the study of the Pennsylvania German culture in America. Ronald Frisbie, Scranton, passed away on 1/28/18, at the age of 95. He retired in 1992 after spending more than 62 years in the telecommunications industry. A long-time supporter of science education, Frisbie was presented with the President's Medallion by Millersville University President Francine McNairy in 2012. Corinne Nissley, East Petersburg, passed away on 6/6/16, at the age of 92. She was president of the local and state Farm Women, an active member of the Church of the Brethren and hosted several exchange students. Nissley was a friend of the University. Lois Fortenbaugh Crist ’42, York New Salem, passed away on 11/16/16, at the age of 98. She was a second grade school teacher. Mary Belle Potter Garber ’44, Mount Joy, passed away on 5/22/16, at the age of 93. She was a second grade teacher, teaching two years in Lancaster and 27 years in Elizabethtown public schools. She was an avid knitter and seamstress and enjoyed Bridge, reading and gardening. Mary Krout DeMoss ’50, York, passed away on 11/8/17 at the age of 88. A teacher for four years in the York County school system. She also taught in the Department of Defense Dependent School System, serving American children on military installations overseas. As a military wife, she spearheaded a group called the Fort Bliss Junior Enlisted Wives’ Club to improve the quality of life for junior enlisted wives and families.
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CLASS NOTES | 2018 Stanley Binkley ’53, Lancaster, passed away on 12/26/17, at the age of 88. The U.S. Marine Corps veteran taught at Hand Junior High School for two years and retired from Hempfield High School after 35 years. He was an active member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church for 82 years. Louis Croce ’53, Hazelton, passed away on 2/13/16, at the age of 84. A veteran who served in the Korean Conflict, Croce taught Industrial Arts for the Pennsbury School District for 35 years. Paul McCool ’53, Kingston, passed away on 8/8/17, at the age of 86. He served in education with the Bristol Township School District for 38 years as a teacher, principal and administrator. Dorothy Bailey Culver ’54, Bristol, passed away on 3/7/18, at the age of 85. She was a longtime Bristol area resident, as well as an educator for many years. John Parker ’57, North Wales, passed away on 1/4/18, at the age of 82. He was an educator for 42 years and former professional basketball official. While at Millersville, he led the men's basketball team to the 1957 NAIA Division I Basketball Tournament and became the school's first All-American. He was inducted into Millersville's first Athletic Hall of Fame class in 1995. Clarence Yingst ’58, Lititz, passed away on 10/22/17, at the age of 86. A school teacher in the Lancaster School District for 33 years, he was an active member at Lititz Evangelical Congregational Church. Yingst was also a veteran of the Korean War. Jean Dysinger Martin ’59, Lancaster, passed away on 12/13/17, at the age of 80. An educator in the Lancaster area for 30 years, she was an active volunteer in her community. She served as a Girl Scout leader, church youth group leader and Sunday school teacher. Theodore Weitzel ’60, Lancaster, passed away on 5/29/17, at the age of 80. A teacher at Wickersham Elementary School for 31 years, he was president of the Lancaster Education Association for several years in the 1970s. He also sang in his church choir for over 50 years.
Beverly Roberts Plowman ’63, Tullytown, passed away on 2/22/16, at the age of 73. A preschool teacher in Marietta, Ga., she was an active choir member at Mount Paran Church of God. John Clemens ’65, Hershey, passed away on 12/30/17, at the age of 74. A science teacher in Palmyra for 32 years, he coached high school golf for 20 seasons. He was elected to the Lebanon County Educational Honor Society and was a life member of the National Education Association, Pennsylvania State Education Association and Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees. Leo Ruvolis ’65, Plymouth, passed away on 12/10/16, at the age of 96. A veteran of the United States Army Air Corps and WWII, he worked at York College as the director of the Computer Center and associate professor of computer information systems until retirement. Bruce Althouse ’68 ’74M, Lebanon, passed away on 3/28/18, at the age of 71. In addition to being a math teacher at Northern Lebanon High School for 31 years, Althouse also taught at Harrisburg Area Community College and Lebanon Valley College. He was a member of the Lebanon County Educational Honors Society and the Lebanon Bible Fellowship Church. Jackie Hoke Richards ’68, Newville, passed away on 1/29/18, at the age of 70. She was a Christian educator in various Presbyterian churches, with her last position being a docent in the Emlen Physick Estate in Cape May, N.J. Her major ministry interests were working with the disadvantaged, ministry to migrants and teaching English as a second language. Grethel VanDevender Vinup ’70, Shamokin, passed away on 4/18/18, at the age of 69. She was an educator at the Manheim Central School District, as well as the Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School. Stephen Powell ’72, Lancaster, passed away on 6/6/18, at the age of 68. He retired from his position as head coach for the McCaskey boys' basketball team after 26 seasons this year. He came to
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Millersville University on a basketball scholarship and earned the nickname "Bird" for his unusually long "wingspan." Powell was inducted into Chester High School and Millersville University Athletic Halls of Fame for his basketball achievements. Jeffrey Shroyer ’73, Palmyra, passed away on 12/30/17, at the age of 66. He was an industrial arts teacher for 30 years in the Eastern Lancaster County School District, after retiring he was a volunteer at the Caring Cupboard food bank. Madalyn Heiniger Hofferth ’75, Lancaster, passed away on 5/31/17, at the age of 94. She was an active participant in church and community organizations. She traveled with her husband, widely and was especially impacted by her experiences in Africa. Devoted to her family, she was well-known for her hobbies of gardening and quilting. Edward Tyrone Love ’75, Philadelphia, passed away on 3/6/18, at the age of 63. He taught at many schools during his career and received the 2011 Lindback Award for demonstrated excellence in teaching students. At Millersville, he was a “75” initiate of Omega Psi Phi. He was the first Omega man to graduate, and he helped to start the Eta Kappa chapter on campus. G. Richard Koelsch ’80, Lancaster, passed away on 11/19/17, at the age of 60. An active member of Hempfield United Methodist Church, he was dedicated to improving his community. He also had a passion for business and entrepreneurship. Taylor Ann "Lori" Bent Carroll ’96, Egg Harbor Township, N.J., passed away on 12/31/17, at the age of 44. She was a school teacher in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania for several years, prior to becoming a stay at home mother for her two daughters. She was very involved with her community, coaching softball and field hockey.
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HEATHER NEARY ’99 HEATHER NEARY wasn’t sure what to major in. She wasn’t sure where she wanted to go to college, or even IF she wanted to go to college. Fast-forward to today and the Millersville University alum is now the president of AUNTIE ANNE’S, the pretzel company with more than 1,700 locations in 48 states and more than 25 countries.
great community that has a lot to offer,” she says.
Neary is the first female president of Auntie Anne’s since its founder. She was named president in 2015 after serving in various roles with the company since 2005. “Auntie” Anne and Jonas Beiler created the company in 1988 with a stand at a Downingtown, Pa., farmers market. “I want to honor “I had been to a couple different Anne’s legacy and why she started schools and ended up coming to the company—‘with caring for others Millersville and finishing my degree HEATHER NEARY ´99 in mind.’ That’s my focus now. I want because I was living in Lancaster and to make her proud. The fact that I’m a woman is secondary to it was close,” says Neary. “I graduated with a degree in English that,” says Neary. because I took classes that interested me. I was undeclared, not a super driven student and when I looked at where I had the “As president I’ve learned a ton about the art of communication. most classes, it was English Literature.” I learned that a lot of our challenges can be solved with clear While it was happenstance as to how she ended up at and graduated from Millersville, Neary credits the University with helping her along the way. “Thirty-five to 40 years ago a high school diploma was your entry into a career. Now you need a bachelor’s as the bare minimum. When someone is looking at 100 resumes and there’s someone without a bachelor’s degree, they’re whittled out immediately. The English degree helped me to communicate—in both my professional and personal life and it gave me strong writing skills. Communicating clearly is part of being a professional.” After a brief stint in New York City, Heather came back to Lancaster and started working at Auntie Anne’s. “I stayed long term because I love my job. Auntie Anne’s has an extraordinary brand, incredible roots and I’m excited for the future. I saw a new path for me that I didn’t envision before. And, Lancaster has really changed. It’s nice to be near family and live in an exciting,
and concise communication. Transparency is important. In the absence of communication people make their own conclusions, which may not be right,” she says. “Oh my gosh—it’s hard work being a president. I’ve learned that it’s important to have fun and that balance is important—50/50 isn’t possible, but understand that you need free time, even when the business is 24 hours.” Her advice for students today? “Work hard. I know it sounds trite, but it’s critical. Show initiative. Do whatever it takes to get the job done. I’ll work in a store, because that’s what it may take that day. There are lots of ways to be successful; always take the high road, rise above the tomfoolery out there and have the best intent. Then, figure it out from there.” Outside Auntie Anne’s, Heather has two amazing kids, a dog and a cat. When she can, she loves to run and play golf and spend time with friends. Her mantra? Work hard. Play hard.
The MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS TRAVEL PROGRAM is pleased to announce their
upcoming international programs for 2019 and 2020: ➤ Feb. 28-March 19, 2019
Australia Outback Adventure (11-Day Cruise and 6-Day Land Tour)
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Barcelona to Rome (Oceania Cruise)
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Ecuador and Galapagos Islands (Celebrity Expedition Cruise)
➤ July 3-11, 2020
Oberammergau 2020 (Land Tour)
For additional information or travel reservations, please visit our travel partner’s website for our 2019-2020 MU tours: www.mainlinevacations.com/millersvilleuniversity or call 1-800-506-7447 (Main Line Vacations). Or you may contact the MU Destinations Travel organizer, Steve DiGuiseppe, assistant vice president for advancement, at 717-871-5627 (steven.diguiseppe@millersville.edu). Destinations Travel Programs are open to alumni, faculty, staff, students and community friends.
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MU GRAD STUDENT Sheila Ngu presents research at Economics of Weather/Climate Conference.
KEYSTONE SCHOLARS Freshman Evelyn Dais with Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella at Keystone Scholars press conference.
MILLERSVILLECATHOLIC "Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature who ever believes and is baptized will be saved."
MUACMO Welcome to our incredible 2018-2019 executive board! We cannot wait to serve up another amazing year of singing, dancing and so much more!
AUSTRIA @MUGlobEd@millersvilleu @VillePresident Marauder Pride from the Zugspitze, Tyrol, Austria
IMPROV_MOLOTOV Congratulations to Improv's Bridget Murray for winning people's choice at the Miss Citamard Competition!!!
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