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Homecoming 2023 took us on a trip Through the Decades at Ship as alumni, students, staff, and faculty celebrated the music that defined their time at Ship. The weekend featured the annual Athletic Hall of Fame Luncheon (page 18) and Alumni Awards Dinner (page 35).

The Divine Nine reunited during several events including a chat with President Patterson. The Homecoming Parade danced its way through downtown and on to campus for a viewing party at the CUB, and friends reunited during the annual tailgate event. The weekend wrapped up with football, the announcement of this year’s Homecoming royalty, and a performance by the SU Marching Band. And of course, Big Red and Shippo made plenty of appearances.

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

A season and semester of gratitude As we prepare to enter the new year, I am filled with a sense of gratitude as I reflect on this past semester. You will read all about it in the pages of this magazine and I trust you will be just as thankful for our Shippensburg University community. We came together multiple times throughout the semester during our annual Family Day Celebration, Diversity Week, and Treats No Tricks. These events always serve as a reminder of the strong and caring community we are. I am thankful for the gift of financial support from Swipe Out Hunger and The GIANT Company that has

filled Big Red’s Cupboard so that Ship can continue to address instances of food insecurity. This fall, Ship was honored with another special gift to the University Archives through a generous donation from Ed ’73 and Linda ’74 Rosenberry. Read about their rare book collection and what inspired them to donate it to Ship. You will meet Dr. Sabita Manian, the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and learn more about a dedicated longtime staff member, Curt Miller. You will also hear from graduates and current students of our Organizational Development and Leadership graduate program as we mark the program’s 20-year impact. On the cover, you may notice the familiar face of

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Published by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, a member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. PENNSYLVANIA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Cynthia Shapira, Chair, Board of Governors Dan Greenstein, Chancellor PRESIDENT Charles E. Patterson INTERIM ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT Megan Luft EDITOR IN CHIEF Megan Silverstrim ’06 Director of Communications and Marketing

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Trey Paul ’21. You last read about Trey in the fall of 2021, and in this issue we’ll catch up with him and the exciting career he’s built for himself. If you missed Homecoming, we’ve got you covered with photos and stories from our Ship Through the Decades celebration on November 3 and 4. Read about this year’s Alumni Award winners, Athletics Hall of Fame inductees, and look for friends in the photos that captured all of the fun. As we head into winter break and the holiday season, I thank you for your continued support of Ship and wish you all the best in the coming new year.

ASSOCIATE EDITORS Anne M. Detter Schaffner Director of Marketing, SU Foundation William Morgal ’07-’10m Sports Information Director Lori Smith ’95-’07m Director, Alumni Relations

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CLASS NOTES EDITOR Stephanie Swanger, Alumni Relations STAFF Kimberly Hess, Creative Services Manager Jessica Kline ’02, Senior Graphic Designer and Brand Manager Andrew Miller, Sports Information Assistant/ Digital Media Management Specialist

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PARTNERSHIP BRINGS AlphaRTK’s TECHNOLOGY TO SHIP

ROTC CADETS EARN TOP HONORS

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

16 LUHRS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 18 RAIDER SPORTS 22 FACULTY FOCUS 35 ALUMNI AWARDS 38 CAREER CORNER 40 CLASSNOTES

Big Red’s Cupboard Receives Grant Swipe Out Hunger and GIANT announce Big Red’s Cupboard as a recipient of a grant to help combat college student hunger.

Rare Book Collection Added to Lehman Ed ’73 and Linda ’74 Rosenberry donates unique collection of books, papers, manuscripts, ledgers, deeds, and letters.

Coming in to Frame Catch up with Trey Paul ’21 as he takes on the world of finance and photography.

44 PHOTO ALBUM 45 ALUMNI CALENDAR 46 SU FOUNDATION FRONT COVER: Trey Paul ‘21 focused on the view from his lens.

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campus Swipe Out Hunger and GIANT partner to support Big Red’s Cupboard Swipe Out Hunger, the leading nonprofit addressing college student hunger, and The GIANT Company, a leading grocery retailer service across the MidAtlantic region, announced Big Red’s Cupboard as a recipient of a $9,000 grant to help combat college student hunger. The two groups will be awarding a total of $300,000 in grants to more than 60 campuses in the Swipe Out Hunger network, making it the largest one-time gift that Swipe Out Hunger has ever received. “Food insecurity is a growing problem on college campuses, and I’m proud of the work Shippensburg University is doing to support students through Big Red’s Cupboard. With this generous

grant we can expand this program and allow students to remain focused on their academic success,” said President Charles E. Patterson. Big Red’s Cupboard is a food pantry that gives students access to free food and personal hygiene items. The cupboard is stocked through donations and supported by a full-time AmeriCorps VISTA position.

Nationally, more than one in three college students faces food insecurity. With the growing demand for hunger relief programs on campus, these grants from Swipe Out Hunger enable colleges to strengthen their on-campus food pantries and ultimately better meet the needs of their students. With The GIANT Company’s additional funding, campuses across the country—and their students— will get critical support for their basic needs.

Not only is it a milestone for our organization as the largest one-time gift in our history, but it’s also an incredible source of support for college pantries to grow their resources to end hunger on their campus. —Jaime Hansen, Executive Director, Swipe Out Hunger

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Ship celebrated Move-In Day and Fall Welcome Week from August 24–27. The weekend included a block party, glow party, and late-night breakfast bingo. New students officially kicked off their academic career with the annual convocation ceremony on August 25 and the semester started on August 28.

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Adding the precision of the AlphaRTK service enables us to support new mapping and science projects with unprecedented accuracy while providing our students with opportunites to learn with these technologies before they graduate. —Dr. Scott Drzyzgra

New partnership brings AlphaRTK’s technology to Ship Shippensburg University and AlphaRTK have partnered together to offer free access to AlphaRTK’s Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) correction service to students and faculty. AlphaRTK is the most affordable RTK network to be able to fully support four-constellation global navigation satellite system corrections. “Educational institutions perform a tremendous amount of geospatial research and instruction,” Chris Kahn, founder of AlphaRTK said. “We believe they should be equipped with this powerful resource, as it will enhance their abilities to perform modern geospatial data collection.” AlphaRTK has been available in the surrounding areas of Philadelphia, New York City, and New Jersey. With the new location in Shippensburg, this satellite service can reach south central Pennsylvania. “Our Geoenvironmental Science program prepares students for a variety of careers in GIS, earth science, and the geotechnical services industry—with innovative hands-on teaching being our hallmark. We’ve been teaching students how to use GPS-guided drones to support aerial mapping projects since 2015,” said Dr. Scott Drzyzga, a professor of geography and earth science. “Adding the precision of the AlphaRTK service enables us to support new mapping and science projects with unprecedented

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accuracy while providing our students with opportunities to learn with these technologies before they graduate.” A real-time kinematic service can help students and faculty to learn more information in their career fields such as agriculture, archaeology, construction, engineering, and surveying. These career paths all require the use of geographic information systems. The satellite unlocks more precise mapping for research at the university. The agreement with Shippensburg University is similar to RTK’s agreements with Rutgers and West Chester. “At AlphaRTK, we view supporting the Geospatial Community as a responsibility,” Kahn said. “Adding the precision of the AlphaRTK service enables us to support new mapping and science projects with unprecedented accuracy while providing our students with opportunities to learn with these technologies before they graduate,” said Drzyzga.

ROTC Cadets earn top honors Four ROTC cadets were named Distinguished Military Graduates by the US Army Cadet Command. To attain this honor, cadets must rank in the top 20 percent of the National Order of Merit List. This list is comprised of senior cadets who completed Cadet Summer Training and determined by the cadets’ academic, leadership, and physical fitness achievements. Seniors Hannah Culp (international studies), George Drivas (exercise science), Riley Gladhill (supply chain management), and Rober Lissner (exercise science) are this year’s Distinguished Military Graduates.

etc. Cadet awarded ROTC Medal for Heroism On October 22, Rylie Traxler ’24 (psychology) received the ROTC Medal for Heroism during a ceremony at Joint Base McGuireDix-Lakehurst, NJ. This medal is the highest, most prestigious award a Cadet can earn. Cadet Traxler earned this recognition based upon her personal courage, selflessness, and warrior ethos when responding to a horrific vehicle accident on August 21, 2023. When encountering the accident’s immediate aftermath, her first response was to help. With no regard for her own safety, she immediately ran to the aid of the victims and took charge of the scene. She first approached the burning car and attempted to rescue the driver. When the severity of the flames pushed her back, she attempted to use fire extinguishers and a hose to dampen the blaze. She then moved the injured semitruck driver to a safe location and conducted a quick triage of his injuries. Her actions went aboveand-beyond what is expected of cadets, and epitomize the character and leadership excellence desired in future officers.

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etc. Commemorating Dr. Richard Stone The university commemorated long time faculty member Dr. Richard Stone with an official plaque by the office he called home between 1998-2011. Dr. Stone started teaching Marketing and Logistics in 1996 and was a founder of the Supply Chain Management program.

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Family Day

On September 23, Ship hosted Family Day. It was a bit of a rainy day, but that didn’t stop the fun. Families explored campus, learned more about the Ship community, and spent time with President Patterson and First Lady Colleen. The day also included crafts, games, performances, and more. President Patterson and local children ran onto the field with the Raider Football team at the start of the game. This annual tradition gives local youth a chance to visit campus, meet student-athletics, and experience the rush of running onto the field.

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SCRC receives grant renewal The Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition (SCRC) received a $125,000 grant renewal for the “Healthy Shippensburg Coalition SCRC Drug Free Community” program. The grant, originally received in 2022, was renewed for the 2023-2024 academic year, and will continue to be renewed each year until 2027 when the project is complete. The renewal will allow the program to keep providing resources for youth to gain knowledge on patterns and consequences of alcohol, marijuana, and prescription pain relievers. Dr. Liz Fisher, professor and department chairperson of Social Work and Gerontology, is the director of this project. She works alongside Jami Burkett, the Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition (SCRC) coordinator.

“The grant is important to the Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition because it provides the stability we need to maintain current programming and take time to engage in innovation. The CDC DFC grant program also provides many resources, webinars, conferences, and networking to help us deliver high quality services,” said Fisher. “A large federal grant like this helps provide evidence of our credibility and effectiveness, supports our efforts to evaluate all SCRC programs and engage in continuous improvement. This grant helps to cover a portion of our

expenses for staffing and programming needs, and we work with donors and other grant funders to cover the rest.” “The ultimate goal of the grant is to reduce youth risk factors for the use of alcohol and other drugs. We look forward to working with community members and the university to carry out the goals of the grant. It will positively affect the community in reducing youth substance use by creating more preventative factors through programs and projects,” said Burkett. For more information about the program or to collaborate with Healthy Shippensburg Coalition SCRC Drug Free Community, e-mail EAFish@ship.edu. You may donate to the SU Foundation and select Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition as the designee.

STATE SYSTEM NEWS

2023 PASSHE DEI Summit Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion hosted the 2023 PASSHE DEI Summit on November 8–10 at Shippensburg University. The theme of this year’s summit was “The Power of Community: Uniting to Amplify Voices and Foster Well-Being.” In centering the power and importance of community, the 2023 PASSHE DEI Summit aims to highlight the necessity and importance of uniting

and working collectively to improve campus experiences and promote well-being for all. Working in a community requires valuing both individuals and collectives; celebrating both our similarities and our differences; fostering both reflection, and action.

The DEI Summit supports the State System’s five mission-driven DEI priorities, which were affirmed by the Board of Governors in April 2021: (1) Faculty, Staff, and Student Diversity; (2) Equitable Student Outcomes; (3) Inclusive Communities; (4) Curriculum Diversity; and (5) Enabling Infrastructure. This annual summit reflects the State System’s commitment to building and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive space for faculty, staff, and students to thrive.

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The Office of Community Engagement and President Ken (Patterson) and First Lady Barbie (Colleen) hosted the annual Treats-No-Tricks fall festival on October 23. This event is made possible by staff, faculty, and student volunteers. Area children were treated to an evening of games, crafts, treats, and a visit from Big Red and Shippo the Hippo.

DR. STEVEN BURG HONORED WITH PASSHE KEEPER OF THE FLAME AWARD Dr. Steven Burg, professor of history and First–Year Experience coordinator, was the recipient of the second annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Keepers of the Flame Award from Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). The award recognizes an individual from each of the 14 State System university campuses for their contributions to creating and promoting diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments that cultivate a sense of belonging. The award recipients were announced during PASSHE’s annual DEI Summit held at Shippensburg University. Burg fosters a sense of belonging for everyone on campus and strives to make people feel welcomed and respected. As a champion of DEI, he helps organize campus events to encourage the university community to engage in healthy discussions about racial discrimination. Burg also presented at the National First-Year Experience Conference in 2020 on “Fostering Cross-Campus Collaboration for First-Year Student Success.” He assisted the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs on “Building Bridges,” a program with small group discussions to better understand issues that separate people. Burg is active in the Shippensburg community. His current research is documenting and preserving the history of African American cemeteries. Nearly 20 years ago, Burg began preserving a local cemetery and later started working with the Pennsylvania Hallowed Grounds.

Job and Internship Fair Over 125 employers packed Ship Rec during the fall Job and Internship Fair hosted by the Career Center. Students showed up in their professional gear with resumes in-hand to network with employers from all around the region. Check out our alum representing their employers on page 44!

Sign up to attend our Fall or Spring Career Fair to engage with Shippensburg University students! E-mail career@ship.edu.

From the left, Dr. Denise Pearson, PASSHE Vice Chancellor, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Dr. Steven Burg, and Dr. Manuel Ruiz.

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SUMB travels to Prague The Shippensburg University Marching Band (SUMB) traveled to the Czech Republic for a performance tour of the Czech Republic and Germany from November 19–26. During the tour, the marching band performed in two parades and celebrations in the cities of Pilsen and Prague for the opening of their Christmas Markets. During their trip, they went on guided

tours to explore the architecture and history of Prague and Pilsen. SUMB Director Dr. Trever Famulare, chair of the Department of Music and Theatre Arts at Shippensburg University, Scenes from Homecoming 2023.

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Diversity Week

The Ship community celebrated Diversity Week once again from September 25–29. This year’s celebration included Salsa lessons, political speed dating, and various performances. Wawa Gahtera, a climate justice activist, was the keynote speaker for the week and delivered her talk titled “Climate Optimism and Inclusivity” in the Luhrs Performing Arts Center. Other topics explored during the week included disability identity and accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the work force, and global culture. The week concluded with the Quilt to Cover Us All celebration. This initiative created by Multicultural Student Affairs’ ACT (Ask—Communicate—Teach tolerance) committee celebrates unity and justice in our campus community. The quilt gives all a platform for expression.

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began offering international performance opportunities in 2014 with the band’s first tour to Ireland, where they performed in the Dublin New Year’s Eve Parade. In 2018, the band traveled to Italy to perform in St. Peters Square and Vatican City for the Pope’s New Year’s Day Parade, and received a blessing from the Pope.

spotlight on EMILY PALMERTON ’25

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Hometown: Laurel, MD Major: Early Education Year: Senior Senior early education major Emily Palmerton had never traveled outside of the United States until two unique opportunities with Ship took her jet-setting to the Dominican Republic, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF MUSIC AND EDUCATION

A singer and performer most of her life, Palmerton joined the SU Concert Choir and Madrigal Singers shortly after arriving at Ship. After three years of singing throughout the local region, she and her fellow students were presented with a unique opportunity to travel to the Baltic states to perform. The trip required an entire semester of preparation and rehearsals. Students learned a song in each of the countries’ native languages and spent time studying about each of their destinations. As their tour unfolded in May, Palmerton and her fellow students were able to take in the rich culture and history of the region to see first-hand the significant role of music in the Baltic states. Occupied and then annexed by the Soviet Union after World War II, the three nations of the Baltic states did not regain their independence until 1991. For nearly five decades, citizens of the Baltic states faced massed deportation to other parts of the Soviet Union in an effort to weaken the national identities of Estonians, Latvians, and Lithuanians. The nations also faced restricted rights of expression, limited exposure to western influence, and the forced use of the Russian language.

Palmerton returned home from the Baltics for a few weeks before heading out in June to an equally impactful experience in the Dominican Republic.

Each year for the last 13 years, students and faculty travel to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic as part of Reach Out, a project organized by the Wood Honors College student organization. According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, the Dominican Republic boasts a 94 percent literacy rate for both men and women, but still struggles with education quality and the development of workforce skills. Reach Out provides curricular materials and support for the Pathways of Learning School in Santo Domingo in an effort to improve quality and access. While working with the school, Ship students become immersed in the community culture and better understand the area’s economic need.

To prepare for this trip, students met throughout the semester to create a curriculum manual, plan fundraising efforts, and learn about Dominican history. They also logged service hours and attended Spanish lessons and team trainings. Palmerton was inspired by the experience, especially as a future educator. While she helped paint murals around the school and interacted with students and teachers, she began to find differences and similarities in the school system there and in the United States. “I was surprised at, despite how many differences there were, the teachers faced very similar challenges as teachers in the US do, just on a different scale,” she explained. As Palmerton reflected on her summer abroad with Ship, she is thankful for the enriching experiences that expanded her understanding of music and education. “I didn’t realize just how much of a bubble I lived in, and how much bigger the world was until I left the US. When I learn new music or talk about all of the things going on in the education world, one of my first thoughts now is ‘how might another perspective view or experience this topic,’” she explained.

(Left) Palmerton and fellow Ship students in the Dominican Republic with Reach Out. (Below) Palmerton (pictured center) after a performance in Baltic States.

“I was fascinated with the Baltics as they used music as a way to protest and gain independence from the Soviet Union. In these regions, history is continuing to unfold with their proximity to Ukraine,” said Palmerton. Palmerton was especially moved by her time in Riga, Lativa. As the central hub for the region, she explained that the city believes in not only preserving its history with Russia, but “wearing it on their sleeve.” Many of the buildings in the town square are marked with bullet holes from when Russian tanks attacked the city in 1991, a stark reminder of the not-so-distant past. “Every adult we interacted with had livable memories and stories of what life was like during the Soviet occupation, and their stories frequently brought me to tears,” she said.

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H. RIC LUHRS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

What is your New Year’s resolution? At Luhrs Center we hope you are resolving to get together with family and friends more! We have many great experiences planned for this winter and spring. There is a great night out waiting for you at Luhrs Center!

HAIRSPRAY, January 25

Drum Tao, February 6

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There is still holiday fun to be had at Luhrs with the Glenn Miller Orchestra: In the Christmas Mood on December 5, An Evening with Tanya Tucker on December 10, Cirque Musica: Holiday Wonderland on December 12 and Terry Fator: A Very Terry Christmas on December 14. After the holidays, we launch the new year with an exciting performance, The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston starring Belinda Davids. A South-African native, Davids brings Whitney Houston’s musical legacy to life, accompanied by full band, vocalists, and dancers in this critically acclaimed two-hour production. Davids wowed the judges on Britain’s Got Talent (even Simon Cowell!) with her powerhouse vocals and eerie resemblance to Whitney Houston. It’s receiving rave reviews across the globe with this special once-in-a-lifetime concert event. Then on January 18 we welcome back the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine with its new production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, a timeless tale that captivates audiences of all ages with stunning visual effects, over 150 intricately crafted costumes, and of course, beautiful dancing by the cast of over 50 talented dancers!

Do you love Broadway? Then you will love it at Luhrs Center this January and February, with hilarious Broadway musicals like Hairspray, January 25 and Menopause the Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® on February 9, to lavish spectacles like Drum Tao, a mesmerizing production combining traditional taiko drumming with dazzling staging, choreography, and special effects. On Your Feet: The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan comes to Luhrs Center for the first time on its national Broadway tour February 20! This exhilarating musical has won the hearts of critics and audiences alike, featuring an uplifting story, expansive dance numbers, and all your favorite hits by Gloria Estefan and The Miami Sound Machine. We mix things up at the end of February with some legendary American rock groups on a double-bill, Atlanta Rhythm Section and Pure Prairie League, together celebrating 50 years together on February 24! Then on February 29, Michael W. Smith hits Shippensburg on his national Forever Tour. We could subtitle March, “a little something for everyone” month, with an eclectic selection of performances including the 25th Anniversary tour of The Irish

On Your Feet: The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, February 20

Tenors on March 4, the Johnny Cash Official Concert Experience on March 16, and, for the kiddos, global sensation Blippi heads to Luhrs Center on his Wonderful World tour March 24. See more upcoming events at LuhrsCenter.com. Do you love to be the first to know about new shows? Our Luhrs Center Circle of Friends are donors who support the mission of Luhrs Center to educate, enlighten, and entertain through events and performances. Gifts to the Luhrs Center Circle of Friends through the SU Foundation not only enable Luhrs Center production budgets; they also help keep tickets affordable for the community, bolster our positive economic impact on the region, and spread the joy of engaging

with the performing arts! As an added benefit, when you give to the Luhrs Center Circle of Friends, you receive advance notice of upcoming event announcements. Those who give at the $500 and above level receive access to an exclusive pre-sale before public tickets go on sale. Members at the $500 level also receive an invitation to be celebrated at the annual Luhrs Center Circle of Friends Gala, which this year will be held April 23 in conjunction with a performance by The Piano Guys. At the $1,000 level members have access to VIP parking, and those at the $2,500 level receive their own parking spot. Visit LuhrsCenter.com and click the “Give Now” button on the upper right to learn more.

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In partnership with the Center for Land Use and Sustainability and SU Office of Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging, Luhrs Center welcomes Small Island Big Song, a collective of indigenous artists from Indian and Pacific Island nations who have created an expansive artistic statement through evocative filmography, dance, spoken word, and music from a region on the frontline of cultural and environmental challenges. This unique concert is like nothing you’ve ever seen, so mark your calendars now.

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The 38th annual ceremony inducted six former athletes into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Friday, November 3, 2023 during Homecoming weekend. Matt Gillette ’13 | MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD/ CROSS COUNTRY

Matt Gillette is an All-American in three sports (indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, and cross country) who contributed to two national championship relays in indoor track and field and finished his career as one of the most decorated runners in the history of Shippensburg University men’s distance running. In cross country, Gillette was an All-American as a senior in 2012, placing 17th at the NCAA Division II National Championships to achieve the highest national place finish by an SU runner in 21 years. He was a four-time All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) and US Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) AllRegion runner. In indoor track and field, Gillette was a two-time NCAA national champion and three-time All-American in the distance medley relay (DMR), running the opening 1,200-meter leg on SU’s 2011 national championship team, and 2012 third-place squad before running the 1,600-meter anchor leg on SU’s second national title in 2013. Individually, Gillette earned individual All-America honors with a third-place finish in the 3K. He also broke Steve Spence’s long-standing PSAC record in the 3K by

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running 8:09.33 at The Armory. In outdoor track and field, Gillette was a four-time NCAA Championships qualifier who earned All-America honors in the 1,500 meters, placing seventh as a sophomore in 2011.

Steve Meissner ’91 | MEN’S SWIMMING Steve Meissner graduated as a NCAA Division II National Champion and as the first men’s swimmer in NCAA Division II history to break 50 seconds in the 100-yard butterfly. At the 1991 NCAA Division II National Swimming Championships, Meissner’s time of 49.15 seconds remains the school record to this day and is more than a second faster than any other swimmer in school history. He was a co-captain on that 1991 team that placed fourth at the NCAA Division II National Championships—the best national place finish in school history. Meissner swam the butterfly leg of the 400-yard medley relay team that placed third at nationals. Overall, he was a two-time All-American in the 100-yard butterfly, having finished as the national runner-up in 1990. Meissner won three consecutive PSAC titles in the 100-yard butterfly from 1989-91 and played an integral role on SU teams that won back-to-back conference titles. In addition to his butterfly school record, Meissner still owns a part of

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The 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame class from left to right: Zach Zulli ’13, Kristina Taylor Kulp ’13, Kelley Tiesi Key ’20, Steve Meissner ’91, Neely Spence Gracey ’12, and Matt Gillette ’13.

three relay records: the 200-yard medley relay (1:32.39), the 400-yard freestyle relay (3:03.80), and the aforementioned 400-yard medley relay.

Neely Spence Gracey ’12 | WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD/CROSS COUNTRY

Neely Spence Gracey is the most accomplished distance runner in PSAC history. Spanning four seasons of cross country and three seasons of indoor track and field and outdoor track and field, Spence Gracey won eight NCAA Division II National Championships and finished as an 11-time NCAA All-American. After each of her 10 competitive seasons, she was named the PSAC Athlete of the Year for that sport. In cross country, Spence Gracey was named the US Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) National Cross Country Athlete of the Year as a junior in 2010 and as a senior in 2011 after winning the NCAA Division II National Championship both years. Spence Gracey was a four-time PSAC Champion, four-time NCAA Atlantic Region Champion and four-time USTFCCCA Atlantic Region Athlete of the Year. In addition to her two national championships, Spence Gracey was the 2008 national runner-up as a freshman. In indoor track and field, Spence Gracey won three NCAA titles—the 2009 DMR, the 2010 5K, and the 2011 DMR. She was the national runner-up with the 2010 DMR and in the 2011 5K. At the PSAC Indoor Track and Field Championships, Spence Gracey won all 10 of the races in which she competed, finishing as a three-time champion in the mile, 3K, and DMR. In outdoor track and field, Spence Gracey won all three of her career races at the NCAA Division II National Championships, winning back-to-back-toback 5K national titles from 2009-11, and set the all-time NCAA Division II record in the 5K with a time of 15:33.83 at the 2011 Mt. Sac Relays. She is a two-time PSAC/Pete Nevins Women’s ScholarAthlete of the Year and a three-time Academic All-American®.

Kristina Taylor Kulp ’13 | FIELD HOCKEY Kristina Taylor Kulp is a three-time National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) All-American and threetime PSAC Western Division Field Hockey Athlete of the Year who was named the 2010 NFHCA Division II Player of the Year. She graduated with Shippensburg’s school record for career goals (80), a mark that lasted for more than a decade and still ranks second in school history. Kulp is one of just five players in SU history to finish as a four-time All-PSAC player. In her junior year, Kulp was named the NFHCA Division II Field Hockey Player of the Year after a historic season in which SU advanced to the national championship game. She was also honored as the NFHCA South Region Player of the Year as a NFHCA First-Team AllAmerican. Kulp scored 19 goals—thirdmost in the PSAC and tied for fifth in Division II—and was selected to the AllTournament Team at the 2010 Division II National Championships. Her single-season career high of 24 goals was achieved as a sophomore and she finished the 2009 season ranked second in NCAA Division II for goals per game (1.09) and points per game (2.59), and third in total goals. In addition to her 80 career goals, Kulp totaled 26 assists for 186 career points.

Kelley Tiesi Key ’20 | SOFTBALL Kelley Tiesi Key is one of the greatest softball pitchers in both PSAC and NCAA Division II history. Key is the only player in school history to earn four National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-America honors, and she was named the 2004 NCAA Division II National Player of the Year and selected as a finalist for the 2004 Honda Award. She became the sixth player in NCAA Division II softball history to record 1,000 or more strikeouts in a career and set an NCAA Division II record in her sophomore season with 83.2 consecutive scoreless innings. Key was a four-time All-PSAC Eastern Division First Team player who

was named the 2006 PSAC Eastern Division Pitcher of the Year, the 2004 PSAC Eastern Division Player of the Year, and the 2003 PSAC Eastern Division Rookie of the Year. She holds virtually all of Shippensburg’s career pitching records, including a 0.62 ERA, 99 wins, and 1,095 strikeouts. Among all-time PSAC career records, Key ranks second in saves (11), second in strikeouts, third in shutouts (51), fifth in wins, fifth in complete games (91), and sixth in ERA. As a sophomore, Key went 30-3 with a 0.35 ERA, which was the second-best ERA in nation, and threw 17 shutouts. She struck out 345 batters in 218.1 innings.

Zach Zulli ’13 | FOOTBALL Zach Zulli is the only Raider and one of just four players in PSAC history to win the Harlon Hill Trophy, which is awarded to the best football player in NCAA Division II. In just three years as a starting quarterback, Zulli broke 35 school records—totaling 10,988 passing yards, 123 passing touchdowns, 11,663 yards of total offense, and 313.9 passing yards per game. Zulli paced the PSAC circuit in touchdown passes in all three years as a starter. His 123 passing touchdowns ranks fourth alltime in PSAC history. The 2012 Harlon Hill trophy campaign remains one of the greatest offensive seasons in PSAC history. Zulli quarterbacked NCAA Division II’s No. 1 total offense (529.92 yards per game) and No. 2 passing offense (387.69 yards per game) to an 11-2 record and an NCAA playoff victory. Zulli led all divisions of college football with 54 touchdown passes, a PSAC single-season record that remains to this day, and he led NCAA Division II with 4,747 passing yards, another PSAC record that lasted for nine seasons. Zulli set a then-NCAA Division II record for points responsible for in a season with 344. Among the numerous records he set included 200 consecutive passes without throwing an interception. His nine touchdown passes in a 73-35 win at Kutztown are tied for the most in a single game in PSAC history.

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RAIDER ACADEMICS // A total of

107 student-athletes from Shippensburg University have been recognized by the Division II Athletic Directors Association (D2ADA) with 2022-23 Academic Achievement Awards.

HENDERSON GYM LOCKER ROOM RENOVATIONS // The locker rooms inside Henderson Gymnasium underwent extensive renovation this summer, with the subsequent demolition and construction providing valuable upgrades and enhancements to the home bases for six Shippensburg University athletic teams. Henderson Gymnasium houses the locker room facilities for men’s soccer, women’s soccer, field hockey, tennis, lacrosse, and softball. Each team’s area was completely renovated, outfitted with fresh paint, and furnished with new carpet and modern lockers. Other improvements included refrigerators, televisions, and speaker systems for each team locker room along with air handlers for improved airflow. Another major upgrade was the completion of a film room on the second floor in which teams can utilize the space for video breakdown in a group setting. The project marks the culmination of several years of meticulous planning and

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execution completed by the department of athletics. “The new spaces are of great benefit for our student-athletes, and I am extremely happy for the six teams that use Henderson for their home base,” director of athletics Jeff Michaels said. “It has and will continue to be our goal to do everything within our power to help our students have the best facilities possible.” Michaels added, “I am grateful for Dr. Patterson’s support of this project, as well as the support from several others within the university’s senior leadership team.”

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Each of the awarded student-athletes have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale, completed a minimum of two years (four semesters) of college level work and were an active member of an intercollegiate team during the last academic year. For the fifth consecutive year, the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) has the largest number of D2ADA student-athlete honorees with 1,923 total.

WOMEN’S LACROSSE // Brooke DellaValle was hired in September as the head lacrosse coach. DellaValle arrives at Shippensburg after two successful seasons as the head coach at nearby Wilson College (NCAA Division III). Wilson reinstated women’s lacrosse as a sport in 2021, the year before DellaValle became head coach. She inherited a four-win team and guided the Phoenix to an 18-14 overall record in her two seasons. Before her appointment as the head coach at Wilson, DellaValle spent four seasons as an assistant coach at her alma mater, Shepherd. DellaValle’s coaching specialty is offense, and among the standout performers she mentored with the Rams include two-time Mountain East Conference (MEC) Offensive Player of the Year Lillian Funke. As a student-athlete, DellaValle was a four-year letterwinner at Shepherd from 2014-17 who finished with 94 career goals and 112 career points. As a senior, DellaValle earned All-MEC First Team honors after ranking second on the Rams with 39 goals and 13 assists. She earned All-MEC honorable mention as a junior. As a prep athlete, DellaValle played at Linganore High School in Frederick County, Maryland.

MEN’S BASKETBALL IN ITALY The Shippensburg University men’s basketball team completed a tour of Italy this summer, August 4-11. They played two exhibition matches against local club teams and capped off a three-week stretch of its preseason with memorable sightseeing, tours, history, and team building. The Raiders visited

MEN’S BASKETBALL // Men’s basketball alumnus Dustin Sleva ’18 signed a contract with Spanish side UCAM Murcia CB for the 2023-24 season. UCAM Murcia CB competes in the Spanish first division, known as Liga Endesa (or Liga ACB). It is widely considered the top domestic league in Europe. They will also compete in the Basketball Champions League during the 2023-24 season, a continental cup competition that features top clubs from throughout Europe. Sleva joins

Milan, Lake Como, the countryside in Montecarlo, Siena, Florence, and Rome. For more highlights, videos, and photos from their trip, visit shipraiders.com or instagram.com/shipMBB.

UCAM Murcia CB after finishing the second half of last season on loan with Basketball Lowen Braunschweig in the German first division. “I’m very happy to sign and play in Spain and to compete at a high level,” Sleva said. “It was important for me to take the next step in my career to play in Liga Endesa and in the Basketball Champions League. It is something that I have dreamed about playing in since I arrived in Europe.”

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The Leader in Leadership Shippensburg University’s Organizational Development and Leadership (ODL) Program has been helping graduate students expand their leadership and career goals for 20 years. With a reputation for providing a flexible and meaningful experience for students, the program recently launched more options to allow students to find the best fit for their needs. The program now offers 100 percent online courses, evening classes, and a 4+1 master’s program, that allows students to begin their graduate school journey as undergraduates in their junior year. BY RENA CHARLES ’25

“We are very excited about being able to increase the access for all learners in ODL. There are a variety of options to pick from now,” said Dr. Allison Carey, professor of sociology and the director of the ODL Program.

A track record of success Lorelee Isbell, associate vice president for Career and Workforce Development at Shippensburg University, graduated from the ODL Program in 2009 with the business concentration. According to Isbell, the ability to continue to work while she was in the program was important. At the time she worked in the Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Chancellor’s Office in Harrisburg. “I was able to practice the theory I was learning in class and was able to apply it to my career while in this program, and that was very beneficial for me,” said Isbell. She was raising two young children at the time on top of working a full-time job while in the ODL Program. “The ODL was very flexible at the time,” said Isbell, “I was able to take the courses at my own pace.”

The student experience While the core values and goals of the program remain the same 20 years later, now under the leadership of Carey, the program took additional steps to increase accessibility, flexibility, and discipline pathways. The 30-credit program is now divided into three segments: 12 credits of core classes, 12 credits of concentration-specific classes, and an internship and capstone project.

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The core courses focus on leadership and organizational theory, research, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through well-established relationships with industry and community partners, as well as alumni, ODL students have access to a wide variety of internship experiences that fit their career goals, allowing them to put theory into practice. Students also have four concentration areas to select from that determine their remaining coursework. The areas are business, higher education and student affairs, and management information systems. The fourth concentration is an individualized track which allows students to pick from a wide array of graduate courses that will provide them with skills across disciplines that are relevant to their career track. Kyra Gerber ’22 attended Shippensburg University as a studentathlete on the cross country team and majored in exercise science. Her original plan was to continue her education and become a physical

therapist. When she decided to take a different path instead, she met with Carey. It was then that she discovered all of the options and opportunities the ODL Program had to offer. As she works toward completing the program, she’s gaining valuable real-world experience within the higher education concentration. As an intern with the Dickinson College Athletic Department, she oversees and organizes athletic events. Her main role is to manage the logistics behind scheduling NCAA Divsion III cross country events. She’s gaining additional experience as a graduate assistant in the SU Admissions Office, working to support transfer students. She believes these experiences are a defining part of her ODL experience. “I have been able to make so many new connections with students and professors through the ODL Program. I have been able to grow deeper connections with students and professors from my undergraduate program as well by continuing my time on campus through this program,” said Gerber. Katie Spengler ’22 went into the ODL Program immediately after receiving her bachelor’s degree in English. “The ODL program seemed like the most logical next step for me in my career,” Spengler said, “I think with the individualized program, I am able to explore varied career paths and I have been able to grow a deeper knowledge of the career that I want through this program.” Spengler interned with the United Way of Franklin County, where she contributed to various organizational projects. She helped to create a three-year plan for the company, worked to help decipher organization strengths and weaknesses, updated policies, and organized a two-week donation drive.

Much like Isbell, Mary Oliveira ’15m valued the adaptiveness of the ODL Program. “As a non-traditional, working mother at the time I pursued my degree, I was very appreciative of the flexibility of classes that accommodated my work and home roles and responsibilities. I enjoyed the variety of courses that reinforced core leadership principles learned throughout my career and introduced me to new areas to explore as well,” Oliveira said. She’s putting those leadership principles to work as her career continues to grow. In November, Oliveira took over as president and CEO of the Whitaker Center of Science and the Arts in Harrisburg. After graduating with his undergraduate degree, Travis Houtz ’19 went to work for State Farm Insurance for two years. He quickly decided he needed a career change and hoped to find something that allowed him to connect with people on a more personal level. Today, Houtz is the associate director for Campus Life at the Ceddia Union Building (CUB) at Ship. Shortly after starting at the CUB, Houtz decided to enter the ODL program in the higher education student and affairs concentration. He’ll graduate in December 2023 and is thankful for the program and the experiences it offered. “When I was looking at internships, I focused on looking for internships with roles in leadership, running events, and

developing projects, because that’s the kind of work I do,” said Houtz. This led him to Dickinson College’s Campus Life Department for an eightmonth internship. At Dickinson, Houtz helped to work on the identity of their Campus Life Department building and observed ideas he could bring back to his role at Ship. He said he’s been able to apply the knowledge and experiences in the ODL program to his work immediately and is actively working to enhance the identity of the CUB.

Experienced leaders Regardless of their chosen concentration or career path, the student experience in the ODL program is similar. With a commitment to flexibility, meaningful internship experiences and theory, the ODL is prime to serve individuals looking to advance their career and leadership skills for another 20 years. “The program honed my abilities to lead more effectively; to inspire, guide, and motivate teams; to create positive work cultures, and to develop strategies to improve efficiencies and contribute to organizational success in our ever-evolving marketplace,” Oliveira said, “I believe the ODL degree is universally beneficial to any professional and hope to see it become more sought after for personal and professional growth.” Rena Charles ’25 is an intern for SU Magazine.

To learn more about the ODL program, visit ship.edu/ODL.

I believe the ODL degree is universally beneficial to any professional and hope to see it become more sought after for personal and professional growth.

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IN THE WORDS OF…

DR. SABITA MANIAN Dr. Sabita Manian, spent two decades serving in various strategic leadership roles at the University of Lynchburg before arriving to Ship this summer as the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. She was inspired to accept the role after experiencing the passion, love, and pride that “radiated toward their work for the Ship community.” But it also had a little bit to do with an iconic shirt purchase in the Shippensburg University Bookstore that made her want to make “Ship Happen.” Can you share your personal academic journey? I grew up in Calcutta, India, and was educated in Jesuit-run institutions from elementary school through my undergraduate degree that I received from St. Xavier’s College (affiliated with the University of Calcutta). I came to the US to get my PhD in international relations from Tulane University in New Orleans and chose that university for the most nonacademic of reasons, like jazz music. For my dissertation research on the European Union, I spent a year at the Freie Universitat in Berlin, and my nonacademic experiences there eventually led me to study right-wing extremism and the politics of hate in Europe, and in the country of my birth, India. In addition to extremist politics, I worked on the politics of ethnicity, migration, and human security issues broadly defined. What inspired you to study political science? When I first entered university for my undergraduate degree, I wanted to be a diplomat in the foreign services; however, as I learned more about politics and international relations I realized that as a diplomat I would

have to do the bidding of governments or leaders whose political actions did not align with my philosophy of democracy, humanism, the rule of law, and international law. I went for a PhD instead, to engage students and the public about politics and the art of the possible in a civil society. What were you doing before you arrived at Ship? I spent more than two decades in central Virginia, first as faculty, and then as an administrative leader at the University of Lynchburg (UL), in Virginia. I taught in the International Relations and Political Science Department, and served as department chair. As a strong liberal arts advocate, I initiated pathways that transcend disciplinary boundaries and in collaboration with other like-minded faculty and chairs, established an interdisciplinary program called Liberal Arts Studies, that I chaired. Those experiences, and my work as the UL President’s Faculty Fellow for Equity and Inclusion, laid the groundwork for my role as associate dean and then the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

What does a typical day of a dean look like? Each day is fast, furious, and fabulous. I love the variety of challenges and stimulation that fills each day where so many of us collaborate to serve our students. From engaging with the wonderful administrative assistants in our office, to discussions with associate dean, Terry Dean. I meet with our colleagues in the SU Foundation and Enrollment Management. I plan and discuss curricular options with department chairs or the provost. I have also devoted time to meeting with each department and with their chair one-on-one in order to learn more about each program’s needs, wishes, and programmatic plans. Not a single day is a dull day, as I work shoulder to shoulder with Shipmates who are passionate and dedicated to their students, as we advance the strategic direction of our university. What are your goals for Ship? My initial goals are to build relationships, foster trust, understand our Ship culture, and listen to my colleagues both in my college as well as the larger university. I use the acronym of SHIP, loosely, to keep me anchored to my goals: I start with thoughts and actions that are Student-centered, that we can best achieve through Shared governance. This requires Honesty and integrity that my colleagues can expect from me through clear communication and mutual collaboration. We can all best thrive in an Inclusive climate that ensures equitable access to resources for maximizing learning and promoting well-being that would strengthen our students, our staff, and our faculty. Finally, we must model Professionalism and we must be Present for one another in order to advance our community. Our kindness, civility, and mutual respect will serve as an example for our students. What is the most surprising thing you’ve learned about Ship so far? That the first woman governor of New Hampshire, Jeanne Sheehan, and the author Dean Koontz are Ship alumni. They are both from the College of Arts and Sciences! Do you have a fun fact to share about yourself? I love traveling and my dream bucket list covers countries from A-Z in the English alphabet, not necessarily in order. I have yet to travel to countries that begin with the following letters: E, K, L, O, Q, R, V, W, Y, and Z.

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DR. MICHAEL COOLSEN, professor of management and marketing, was recently selected as an Innovation Teaching Award recipient for the Mid-Atlantic Association of Colleges of Business Administration (MAACBA) and will present his innovative teaching methods at their 2023 conference in Hoboken, NJ. DR. HEATHER SAHLI, associate professor of biology, was a co-author on a paper that was published in the journal New Phytologist entitled, “Rapid evolution of a family-diagnostic trait: artificial selection and correlated responses in wild radish, Raphanus raphanistrum.” nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/ doi/10.1111/nph.19125 Dr. Sahli and undergraduate student Leslie Taylor were awarded a Summer Undergraduate Research Experience grant in 2023 where they studied various factors affecting the reproductive success of the state endangered dwarf iris, Iris verna. DR. CRISTINA RHODES, assistant professor of English, published an article, “Punk Persistence: Subversive Change and Continued Resistance in Celia C. Pérez’s The First Rule of Punk” in a special issue of Women’s Studies: “Nevertheless, she persisted: Girls, Literature for Girls, and the Politics of Persistence.” DR. TIM HAWKINS, professor of geography and earth science, assessed baseline conditions, spatial variability, and factors that control air quality in Barbados this summer. Since Barbados is the eastern-most island in the Caribbean, it’s the first to experience dust events from the Sahara Desert in Africa that travel across the Atlantic Ocean. Air quality is degraded due to brush and garbage fires, diesel vehicles, and power plant emissions. In the spring of 2021, Hawkins went on sabbatical to Barbados through a Fulbright Scholar Award. At that time, he was studying the impact of North Atlantic storms on Caribbean ocean swells.

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Facilities Move Crew You may not always see him, but it’s hard to walk across campus and not see the important work that Curt Miller and his moving crew do every day at Ship. From new student move-in to graduation and everything in between, Miller makes it all happen. But for 30 years, Miller says it’s not just about the work he does but the people and students he gets to know along the way.

What are you and the moving crew responsible for at Ship? We have three people on the moving crew including myself. We are responsible for moving everything on campus. We also set up every event on campus. I am responsible for making sure everything is completed on time, safely, and to the satisfaction of the customer. In my current role, I also support paint and custodial services as an assistant to the building services manager in scheduling work requests, chemical storage, and scheduling delivery of custodial chemicals and equipment. What is your favorite event to help get ready for at Ship? Commencement, because it is a tangible way to measure the accomplishments of what we are here to do. Knowing that this time in every student and parents’ life is a celebration of the accomplishment of the goals and expectations of their time with us is extremely gratifying to be a part of.

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What is the hardest event or time of year for you and your crew? Fall, because we prepare for opening while wrapping up camps and conference events, completing time sensitive work orders, and event planning/set ups is challenging. What’s your favorite part of your job? The people I work with, I have worked very hard to build solid relationships with every department on campus. Those relationships have become very important to my work here at Ship and personally as well. You know every inch of this campus, so what’s your favorite spot on campus? Stewart Hall. Remembering what that building looked like before the renovation and seeing it now is unbelievable. You manage many large projects at once. How important is planning to your work? I would say 75 percent of my job is planning, organizing, assigning work, and consulting daily with my direct reports, the building services manager who is also an essential part of my daily routine. I also do a lot of follow up to make sure our customers are satisfied with the work we performed. Steve Carroll and Hunter Miller are the horsepower that makes this crew successful through their hard work, commitment, and problem-solving skills. Do you have a favorite Ship memory? Not really, I just feel very blessed to be a part of this institution. Shippensburg University has provided me with the means to raise a family, educate my children, and plan for retirement. Serving in my current role has fulfilled me in every way possible. I could not imagine my life without SU.

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The Rosenberry Collection at Shippensburg University A rare collection becomes an extraordinary gift. Ed Rosenberry ’73 fell in love with history at a young age. It happened when he looked through old family photos and heard stories from his grandmother. Around the same time, he developed a love for books with his own collection that included Robinson Crusoe and a Bible story book. That bond with literature reached new heights at the age of 13 when he attended a public sale with his father. With 50 cents in his hand to buy lunch, a box of books caught his eye instead of a sandwich. Inside the box was a Bible from 1829. “Back then, I couldn’t conceive anything that old, 133 years,” said Rosenberry. When it came time to bid on the box, he was the only bidder at 10 cents, with 40 cents left over for lunch. And so began his “lifetime quest for antiquarian books.” Ed and Linda Rosenberry stand next to the entrance of The Rosenberry Collection exhibit. 26

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On October 20, 2023, his lifetime collection, the Rosenberry Collection, found a new home at Shippensburg University in the archives in the Ezra Lehman Library. “This amazing collection gives Shippensburg one of the finest collections of printed material published in Central Pennsylvania before the Civil War, and it will serve as a centerpiece to our rare books collection,” said Dr. Kirk Moll, research coordinator and public services librarian.

A Lifetime of Service Ed and Linda ’74 Rosenberry grew up in the Shippensburg area and attended what was then Shippensburg State College. Ed’s academic journey saw him earn a Bachelor of Arts in history followed by a Master of Divinity in 1976 from Evangelical Seminary. Linda earned a Bachelor of Science in secondary education from Ship.

The couple married in 1974 and began ministry work together at Maytown in Lancaster County. From there, they served a congregation in Plainfield, PA before Ed was named executive director of the Easter Regional Conference, Churches of God, General Conference (CGGC), in 1994, overseeing some 150 churches. In 2007, he was selected to serve as CGGC director, making him responsible for 350 churches around the world. During these years, Linda served as a volunteer coordinator with the Cumberland County Court Appointed Special Advocate Program, helping children who are victims of neglect and abuse. She later earned a Master of Arts in practical theology from Winebrenner Seminary. Now retired and back in Pennsylvania, both serve at local churches as interim ministers and spend time with their five children and two grandchildren.

“This amazing collection gives Shippensburg one of the finest collections of printed material published in Central Pennsylvania before the civil war, and it will serve as a centerpiece to our rare books collection.”

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With a life full of changes and travel along the way, the constant in their lives was the continued collection of rare books and publications that would become the Rosenberry Collection.

The Rosenberry Collection The Rosenberry Collection is a unique gathering of books and papers mostly related to South Central Pennsylvania. It features pre-1860 books, newspapers, and broadsides from the region, but also includes manuscript materials in the form of ledgers, deeds, and letters. More specifically, the collection contains baptismal certificates, and children’s books printed in English and German. There are several grimoires, or books of magic, that contain folk remedies and spells from German and Pennsylvania Dutch traditions. Popular in the nineteenth

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century, but considered taboo at the time, these mystical books rarely contained a printer’s name in an effort to avoid scandal. However, one local printer’s name is a found frequently in the collection. Gustav S. Peter’s printing office was located in Carlisle from 1823-1827 and in Harrisburg until his death in 1847. He is known as the first successful printer of color illustrations using innovative techniques. He pioneered what would later be known as the chromoxylography technique that used separate wood blocks to make impressions in different colors upon the page. While less time consuming than hand-coloring illustrations, the process

required precision presswork to properly layers colors over each other.

A Decision to Give As every book collector knows, a decision must eventually be made on the future of the collection. Ed and Linda were inspired to give the collection to an institution of higher education, rather than selling book by book. “This keeps the collection together and can serve students, scholars, and the public as an education resource for generations to come,” explained Ed. Shippensburg University was the ideal new home for the collection as the alma

mater where Ed began his serious research on Gustav S. Peters. With much of the collection originating in South Central Pennsylvania, the university is also the perfect spot for scholars interested in the history and culture of the region. “This donation has significant scholarly research potential for our campus academic community as well as community patrons far and wide. The collection includes valuable and irreplaceable items, and some are exclusive to Shippensburg as the one or only two surviving copies,” said Melanie Reed, university archivist. The collection arrived to the library in October, along with an extensive reference library to provide an understading of the historical and cultural context of the region. University Archives curated a special exhibit to debut the collection in its new forever home. The Rosenberrys were on hand to see their lifetime of work inspire a new generation. “We are fortunate that Ed and Linda Rosenberry chose their alma mater to receive this amazing collection that Ed has dedicated most of his adult life to collect,” said Reed. FALL 2023

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The last time Trey Paul ’21 appeared in the pages of this magazine he had just wrapped up a twoyear internship with Deloitte and was preparing to graduate. He’s accomplished quite a bit since graduation and we caught up with him to see what he’s up to these days, through his lens—TreyLens. It’s fair to say, at Ship, Trey Paul did it all. As a starting safety for the Raider Football team, he was named to the 20202021 Division II Super Region One Academic All-District® Team, a list that recognizes student-athletes for their work on the field and in the classroom. As a senior finance major, Paul boasted a 3.77 cumulative GPA and logged 100 career tackles, one interception, and eight official pass breakups during his 21 career games. He arrived at Ship planning to play football and major in accounting, but chance encounters and experiences would eventually take him down an entirely different career path. “My older brother, who I admire very much, was an accounting major at Ship. I figured I would simply follow in his footsteps,” said Paul.

It wasn’t until he met Dr. Fan Lui, associate professor of finance, that his trajectory changed. Lui introduced him to the world of finance, sparking an interest in a new direction at Ship. Lui was one of the many personal connections Paul would make during his time at Ship that would inspire him to head down paths he’d never considered before. He developed strong relationships with the staff at the Career Center as he worked to develop his resume, improve his interview skills, and explore internship opportunities. Eventually landing his two-year internship with Deloitte, Paul continued to make valuable connections and worked hard to master the skills he’d need for a career in finance. “It played such a pivotal role in my professional development, work ethic, and appreciation as a whole. It taught me so many skills that prepared me for dealing with adversity, collaborating with colleagues in my industry, and properly handling myself in a

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professional environment. It ultimately led me to develop a skill set of intangibles that allowed me to hit the ground running once I got to the real working world,” said Paul. He landed a job immediately after graduation with Deloitte as a consultant level engagement financial advisor. In this role he works with project teams to provide realistic cost estimates for project phases and activities. It’s work he says is still heavily impacted by many of his experiences at Ship. Even his football career. “Everyday I see so many similarities in what I do for work now versus what I’ve done for sport much of my life. Most notable is the collaboration with other people. In finance, you are working cohesively with a team to achieve a common goal, much like football,” he said.

But as Paul was working hard and making connections that now support the finance career he pictured, an unexpected second career started to come into frame. In his senior year, he started taking graduation photos for friends using their personal cameras. “I had never used a real camera before in my life, but I thought I could figure it out when the time came. One thing led to another, and numerous people were now requesting me to take their graduation photos,” he said. As his interest in photography and the demand for his work grew, yet another connection he made at Ship helped him to take his new interest a step further. “I did not own a camera. My Raider Neighbor Club advisor, Kurt Dunkel sold me his camera so I could practice and really start to pursue photography,” he explained.

Ship has so much to offer in terms of resources, facilities, and the most amazing people. Make the most of it and take advantage of what lies in front of you.

Top and bottom, 2023 graduation photos. Left, Paul takes in the moment during a photography assignment.

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And so began TreyLens Photography. Based in Central Pennsylvania, Paul’s freelance work has taken him to locations like: Philadelphia, Dallas, Texas, Atlanta, Georgia, and New York City. From professional and college sporting events, to celebrity outings and creative portraits, his portfolio and client base are growing fast. “I have found such a passion in photography capturing truly amazing

Having the ability to creatively express myself and show others how the world looks through my lens is truly freeing and removes so much of the seriousness out of life. moments, people, and places. I enjoy how much my creative side comes out. Having the ability to creatively express myself and show others how the world looks through my lens is truly freeing and removes so much of the seriousness out of life,” he said. As his photography business grows, he still continues to draw inspiration from his time at Ship. He promised himself that once his college football career was finished he would never play again, but the thrill he once felt playing football has found its way into his work as a photographer. “The thrill I once felt back in my playing days all surge back after capturing just one photo. My competitive nature takes over, and I spend the duration of the game attempting to capture “the” shot. It is truly satisfying being able to work within the game I love once again,” he said.

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And while it’s only been two years since he launched his photography career, he’s proud and grateful for how far he’s come. As he looks back at his early work, he recognizes his growth, has an extreme sense of gratitude for how far he’s come, and is thankful for all that support he found at Ship. “Ship has so much to offer in terms of resources, facilities, and the most amazing people. I encourage students to spread their wings right away. Join clubs, network, and find positive things that interest you as soon as possible. Make the most of it and take advantage of what lies in front of you,” he added. What lies in front of Paul is forging ahead with two careers he finds immensely rewarding. “I have never been a person that believed in limiting my capabilities and opportunities. I love the industry I have embarked on in the finance world and have been blessed with a marvelous opportunity with Deloitte since day one. For now, I am doing my best to manage my two careers, and I like to think my plate can never be too full when it comes to once in a lifetime opportunities. The sky is truly the limit,” he said. instagram.com/treylens

I like to think my plate can never be too full when it comes to once in a lifetime opportunities. The sky is truly the limit.

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2023 ANNUAL ALUMNI AWARDS OF DISTINCTION On Friday, November 3, Shippensburg University honored nine alumni at the annual Alumni Awards of Distinction program during Homecoming. The alumni were recognized in five different categories that honored tier achievements and contributions professionally and in their community. Distinguished Alumni: in recognition of distinguished achievement in one’s field of endeavor.

Betsy LaCoe Hamm ’01’05m graduated in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in communication/ journalism and in 2005 with a master’s degree in business administration. She spent 15 years at Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, culminating her time at the company as director of marketing and promotions. In 2016 she began her career at the Duck Donuts Franchising Company as director of marketing. In April 2021, she was named chief executive officer, a position where she focuses on ensuring the growth and success of the Duck Donuts brand. Hamm’s

accolades include being named on Smart Business Deal Makers 2021, Women of Influence Central Penn Business Journal 2021, the Nation’s Restaurant News Power 50 List 2022, and Global Franchise Magazine Top 20 CEOs 2022. Hamm served her alma mater as the December 2021 undergraduate commencement speaker. Steven Mentzer ’88 received his bachelor’s degree in computer science in 1988. He later received his master’s degree in business administration from Washington University in St. Louis. Since 2005, Mentzer has been a leader of acquisitions and divestitures of Pfizer’s businesses worldwide. Previously, he was head of IT for the Department of

Anesthesia at the Penn State College of Medicine, where he played a key role in the creation of the Cognitive Science and Simulation Development Laboratory. Mentzer serves his alma mater on the Milton and Doreen Morgan School of Engineering Advisory Board and the Shippensburg University Foundation Annual Fund Leadership Team. Amey Fisher Sgrignoli ’90-’13m is president/ CEO of Belco Community Credit Union, an 880M assetsized credit union in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Named one of the Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions 2022, the not-for-profit credit union movement is at the heart of her professional and personal compass. Appointed president/CEO in January 2014, she has held several leadership roles since joining Belco in 2004. Other professional board involvements includes the Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation (CAEDC), the Community

The 2023 Alumni Awards of Distinction from left to right: Thomas Moriarty ’65-’81m, Steven Mentzer ’88, Dr. Felicia Brown-Haywood ’85m, Betsy LaCoe Hamm ’01-’05m, Marvin Worthy ’86-’89m, Amey Fisher Sgrignoli ’90-’13m, Dr. Rita Sterner-Hine ’89-’90m, and John C. Yackovich, Jr. ’08. Not pictured: Dr. Matthew Kerch ’06-’08m.

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Depository Institution Advisory Committee (CDIAC), and the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank. In addition, Sgrignoli serves on the World Council of Credit Unions, Global Women’s Leadership Network, The United Way of the Capital Region, Women’s Leadership Network and Shippensburg University’s College of Business Advisory Board. She holds a master’s degree in organizational development and leadership, along with a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Shippensburg University. Dr. Rita Sterner-Hine ’89-’90m received a bachelor’s degree in public administration in 1989, a Master of Public Administration in 1990, and certificates in comprehensive social studies in 1990, and secondary and elementary administration in 1998. She received her letter of eligibility for superintendent in 2008 from Edinboro University and her doctoral degree in education leadership in 2012 from Widener University. Throughout her extensive career in education, Sterner-Hine has served in many leadership roles in the Waynesboro Area School District and now serves as superintendent. She has also worked as an adjunct professor for graduate studies at Wilson College. In July of 2023, she received a Certificate of Leadership Development from the Commandant’s National Security Program from the US Army War College. She volunteers with the Waynesboro Area Business, Education, and Community Foundation in several leadership positions, is a member of the YMCA Board of Directors, is a board member of the Alexander Hamilton Library, belongs to the Waynesboro Rotary Club, and has served in various roles at her church, Five Forks Brethren in Christ.

Outstanding Young Alumni: Forty-years old or younger in recognition of outstanding achievement in their field of endeavor.

Dr. Matthew Kerch ’06’08m received a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2006 and a master’s degree in counseling/ college student personnel in 2008. He received his doctorate degree in higher education administration in 2017 from the University of Alabama (UA). Kerch has worked in higher education since 2006 at neighboring colleges Wilson College, Dickinson College, and Lehigh University in the areas of student activities and residence life. He began his career at UA in 2012 as the director of housing operations and currently serves as the executive director of housing and residential communities. He is a committee member of the American College Personnel Association (ACPA) and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). Kerch most recently was the recipient of the Penny Allen Award (2020) at Alabama. As a doctoral student, Kerch received the Award for Excellence in Dissertation Research from the University of Alabama.

John C. Yackovich, Jr. ’08 received a bachelor of science in computer science with a concentration in software engineering, and a minor in mathematics. Yackovich received the PA Board of Governors and Shippensburg University Foundation Scholarships. Yackovich continued his computer science education at the University of Pittsburgh, where he served as a teaching and research assistant and earned a Master of Science, publishing multiple peer-reviewed research publications. Today, Yackovich remains in his hometown in Pittsburgh as a senior software engineer in Google Shopping and has served as a tech lead. Yackovich also serves his alma mater as a member of the Industry Advisory Council for the Milton and Doreen Morgan School of Engineering, and as a member of the Annual Fund Leadership Team. He has served his community with Bike Pittsburgh, the Lawrenceville Tree Tenders, the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Curling Club, and Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

Faculty, staff, alumni, and family members catch up before dinner.

ALUMNI RELATIONS STAFF | Lori Smith ’95-’07m, director; Stephanie Swanger, clerk typist ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS | Steve Thomas ’04-’23m, president, planning director, Franklin County of PA; Moriah Hathaway ’19, president-elect, executive director, PA Commission for Women; Paula Alcock ’92, immediate past president, fiscal contract supervisor, PA Key; Andrea Addison ’77-‘79m, adult probation officer, Dauphin County; JoAnn Baldwin ’81-’89m, executive member-at-large, educator, St. Stephen’s Episcopal School; Aven Bittinger ’20-‘21m, executive member-at-large, William & Hannah Penn Fellow, Commonwealth of PA; Sarah Charles ’05, director of public engagement, PA Office of Attorney General Josh Shapiro; Monica Chisholm ’82, retired school social worker; Johanna Cook ’92-’00m, counselor, General Education Services LLC; Caryn Earl ’98, director, Bureau of Food Distribution, Department of Agriculture; Adam Friscia ’18-‘21m, executive manager, business development and government relations, Saxton & Stump; Barrie Ann George ’88-‘89m, vice president development and communications, Safe Harbour, Inc; Dominic Giovanniello ’17, attorney, Mette, Evans, and Woodside; Elizabeth Karper ’17, IT specialist, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP); Liz Kemmery ’04, digital managing editor, Welcome.US; Dawn Kothe ’93, administrative coordinator, Main Line Endoscopy Centers; Michele Legge ’88, media buyer, West Shore Home; Taylor Mason ’17-’18m, outreach archivist, PA House of Representatives; Melissa Morgan ’06-’08m, assistant state director, National Federation of Independent Businesses; Kelly Myers ’06-’10M, senior policy analyst, Loudoun County Office Emergency Management; Alecia Nezat-Pyne ’05-’07m, high school counselor, Commonwealth Charter Academy; Julie Perez ’91, educator, Washington County Schools, MD; Keith Russell ’17, financial advisor, UFinancial/MassMutual; Dave Thompson ’69, retired copy editor; Evan Wabrick ’12-’13m, associate manager, Smith Elliott Kearns & Co; George Wise ’83, retired special education teacher.

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(Above) Alumni and First Lady Colleen Patterson gather during cocktail hour. (Top right) President Patterson greets alumni. (Bottom right) Members of the Alumni Board of Directors gather for a photo.

Lifetime Achievement: In recognition of lifelong career achievement.

Thomas L. Moriarty ’65’81m received a bachelor’s degree in history education in 1965 and a master’s degree in counseling in 1981. Moriarty taught history for the Carlisle Area School District for two years and then worked as a caseworker supervisor at the Loysville Youth Development Center. In 1969, he was recruited to become the director of Financial Aid for Shippensburg University. During his 26 years as director, he was on the committee that developed the prep program which later became the ACT101 program, aimed to recruit and support minority students. Later, he accepted a new position within the university as director of the Etter Health Center and Emergency Services. He has served in leadership roles with many local, state, and federal organizations and boards focused on trauma counseling, public health, crisis prevention measures, and emergency procedures. He has trained eight critical incident stress teams in the state and has served as a trauma education consultant for the Pennsylvania State Police, PA Attorney General’s Office, National Park Service, United States Marine Corps, and the United States Army.

Cultural Impact: In recognition of direct impact on diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural experiences within one’s community and beyond.

Exceptional Service: To recognize and thank outstanding persons who have given unselfishly of their time and efforts for the betterment of Shippensburg University.

Dr. Felicia BrownHaywood ’85m graduated with a master’s degree in counseling/college student personnel in 1985. She also holds a Master of Divinity from Virginia Union University and a doctorate degree in adult education and lifelong learning from Penn State University. Brown-Haywood is a licensed professional counselor, licensed mental health professional, licensed cosmetology instructor, and a national certified counselor. Named vice president for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence (DE&IE) at Lebanon Valley College in 2021, Brown-Haywood provides oversight and vision in the administration of services, programs, policies, and procedures for students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Prior to being named vice president, Brown-Haywood served as chief diversity officer at Millersville University. She and her husband are founders of Hair Liners Harrisburg, a mentoring program designed to assist individuals interested in opening small community beauty and hair carebased businesses. She is the author of numerous publications. Her latest book My Tee Shirt Is Speaking, is available through Amazon.

Marvin Worthy ’86’89m graduated in 1986 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and in 1989 with a master’s degree in college counseling and college student personnel. Worthy is president, CEO, and owner of Worthy Consulting and Training. Prior to Worthy Consulting, he served the university in a variety of positions, including associate dean of students. Worthy was recently a keynote speaker at the Pennsylvania Library Association Conference. Worthy volunteers with the Office of Alumni Relations, Career Center, Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Admissions, and the Academic Success Program. Worthy and his wife, Dr. Linda Thomas Worthy, are the co-founders of Racial Reconciliation (RR) Franklin County. Their mission is to nurture, equip, and mobilize people to work for racial justice in Franklin County and beyond. Expanded bios of the 2023 honorees are online at ship.edu/alumni/homecoming/ awards. To nominate an individual for recognition, visit ship.edu/alumni.

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CAREER CORNER

Partnership: Employer Summits connect SU students, faculty, and industry leaders The Shippensburg University Center for Career and Workforce Development is leading an innovative journey to bridge the gap between education and industry through its employer summit initiative.

Employer summits serve as a pivotal platform for fostering collaborations between SU’s students, faculty, staff, and leaders from diverse industries in our region. Designed with a proactive approach, these sessions bring together employers and SU representatives to delve into the challenges and opportunities around the talent acquisition and retention needs of employers. By engaging in meaningful dialogues, both parties gain valuable insights. Employers can articulate their requirements while SU, in turn, can align its academic programming, career readiness initiatives, internships, experiential learning opportunities, and workforce development efforts to effectively meet these demands. At these summits, SU takes the opportunity to showcase its key initiatives 38

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designed to nurture well-rounded professionals ready to thrive in the realworld workplace. From academic programs tailored to industry demands, to robust career readiness programs that equip students with essential skills, SU leaves no stone unturned in preparing learners who are in all stages of their career journey for success. The university’s commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability resonates well with the ever-evolving needs of the job market. Internships and experiential learning opportunities are in the spotlight during these sessions. SU recognizes the transformative power of practical experience. Through internships, students get a taste of the professional world, honing

their skills and gaining insights that are invaluable for their future careers. Furthermore, workforce development is a key focus area. The practice of partnership helps facilitate a seamless transition for students from university life to the workplace. By collaborating closely with employers, the university can identify the skills that are most sought after in the industry. This insight allows SU to develop customized training and professional development courses and programs for incumbent workers. The desired outcome of these summits extends far beyond mere dialogue. The objective is to forge enduring partnerships and sponsorships. By understanding each other’s needs and expectations, SU and the participating employers can work together, creating a mutually beneficial relationship. These partnerships are not just about filling job vacancies; they are about empowering students and contributing meaningfully to the growth of industries.

These partnerships are not just about filling job vacancies; they are about empowering students and contributing meaningfully to the growth of industries. In essence, these employer summits exemplify SU’s commitment to proactive, relevant, and collaborative education. By engaging with the industry in this way, the university ensures that its graduates are not just degree, certificate, or certification holders, but individuals equipped with the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to excel in the competitive landscape of today’s job market. If you would like information about future summits, please e-mail Lorelee Isbell, associate vice president for Career and Workforce Development, at lisbell@ship.edu.

did you know? Alumni rec memberships available Live in the area? The Department of Recreation offers group fitness classes designed to provide participants with a variety of activity choices to meet all interests and fitness levels. Fitness classes include cardio kickboxing, cycle craze, rhythm ride, spinning, spin and sculpt, trampoline, turn up, and yoga. Alumni have the following membership options: • Semester Membership: $198 (fee prorated based on date of purchase.) • Punch Card (10 visit pass): $50 (expires 1 year from date of purchase.) • Per visit: $5 Interested? Alumni must first e-mail rec@ship.edu for verification of alumni status prior to visiting ShipRec. ship.edu/ShipRec

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CLASSNOTES TELL US YOUR LATEST accomplishments and

milestones by submitting your news to Classnotes. Alumni news, which is compiled from your submissions and previously published materials, is arranged in the magazine alphabetically within each class year. Submissions are published as space and deadlines allow. In Memoriam is published as a separate column. Please note, Classnotes may take up to six months to appear as a result of the publication schedule. Please limit submissions to 100 words or less. Photo submissions are welcome and are published as space permits. Please submit original, high-resolution photos (300 dpi). There are three ways to submit information. For standard mail, complete the ‘Signal Us’ form on page 43. We look forward to hearing from you! Disclaimer: Shippensburg University and its Alumni Association are neither responsible nor liable for the accuracy of information submitted to Classnotes. Shippensburg University reserves the right to edit or remove submissions as appropriate.

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Richard Ocker ’59-’64m, ’73m, Carlisle, is entering his 63rd year of coaching track. He is the sprint coach at Messiah University.

Dora (Varner) Stevens ’60, Madison, AL, celebrated 63 years of marriage this July and welcomed her first great-grandson. Dr. Rodney J. Ross ’62, Harrisburg, second book, Harrisburg in the Great War and 1918 Pandemic, will be published by the History Press of South Carolina in early 2024.

These Harley Hall girls, Class of ’73, got together in Avalon, NJ for their annual reunion. From left to right, Lorraine (Fanucchi) Cathers ’73, Marilyn (Osinski) Small ’73-’91m, and Karen (Peden) Brandell ’73.

Several 1975 alumni gathered to celebrate their 70th birthdays. From left to right, Nancy (Denison) Kiesel ’74, Joyce (Roberts) Bigley ’75, Patrick Riordan ’75, Susan (Speier) Lederach ’75, Stephen Rosa ’75, Judy (Waybright) Rosa ’75, Robert Smith ’75, and Cynthia (Thomas) Smith ’75.

SU Madrigal Singers alumni held their 16th reunion on campus in September. Those attending: David Clugston ’73, Joel Cunningham ’74, Vicki Cunningham, Judy (Shughart) Davis ’74, Jim Dull ’72-’80m, Kay (Barefoot) Dull ’71-’93M, Patty (Stinson) Kuglar ’74-’79m, Dave Minges ’74, Bonnie (Leese) Raubenstine ’72-’75m, Marilyn (Bean) Rogers ’73, Ed Rosenberry ’73, Linda (Long) Rosenberry ’74, Jeff Schuck ’73, Philip Shuman ’71, ’73m-’81m, and Jim Zeigler ’73. Not pictured, Leslie (Eschenmann) Shuman ’69-’72m, accompanist.

1970s Thomas M. Schaffstall ’72-’73m, Mechanicsburg, was the first resident in his Traditions of AmericaSilver Spring 55+ Active Adult Community to be recognized for all the volunteer work/actions he has done over the eight years he and his wife, Rosa, have built/lived there. Suzanne (Boyer) McLaren ’73-’78m and husband Andrew McLaren ’71, Pittsburgh, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Eric H. Weidler ’73, Reading, wrote two books. The Little Farm in the Big Valley is a childhood memoir, and The Death of the Two Party System—A Family Millennium is an historical, sci-fi, and political satire on partisanship. Patricia (Moyer) Horvath ’74, Monroeville, is still working as director of daily operation of the Allegheny County Law Library. The library is now partnered with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh as of July 1. Dwight A. Heinzman ’78, Lancaster, retired living in Dade City, FL, and Lancaster. John R. Sallade ’78-’79m, Harrisburg, retired from the County Commissioners Association of PA after 35 years creating and operating public entity risk pools for counties. He still gets together with former Mowery Hall friends. James W. Saxton ’79, Lititz, has been recognized by Best Lawyers for nine consecutive years. Named to Pennsylva-

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nia Super Lawyers 2023 list, and the Central Penn Business Journal Power 100 list, he is CEO of Saxton & Stump and has represented doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals in state and federal courts for more than 30 years.

1980s Melanie (Berkheimer) Hady ’80, York, recently published her first book, Different is Beautiful Too! The book helps children understand how it feels to look different, and how to be kind to everyone they meet. Stephen Harris ’80, Macungie, has become a published novelist. On July 27 Shooter Marble was released and published by Olympia Publishing of London, England. It’s a paranormal mystery, set along Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Darryl W. Cunningham ’81, Williamsburg, VA, received the 2023-24 St. George Tucker Adjunct Professorship Award at the William and Mary Law School recognizing an outstanding member of the school’s adjunct faculty for service on behalf of students. A senior lawyer at the Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia, Cunningham has worked with students and supervised the school’s Domestic Violence Clinic since 2008.

Donna (Shader) Kreiser ’82, Columbia, has been elected as the new chair of the Lancaster Chamber Board of Trustees. As chair of the 14-member volunteer board, Kreiser will provide executive oversight of the chamber and help to lead the organization’s strategic direction. Sharon (Angus) Brubaker ’83, North East, MD, is the 2023 recipient of the National Excellence in Romance Fiction Award for Best First Book sponsored by First Coast Writers.

Derek R. Layser ’83, Collegeville, selected by his peers for inclusion in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers (top 100 in Philadelphia) publication for the 20th consecutive year and The Best Lawyers in America for the 11th consecutive year for plaintiff’s medical malpractice and personal injury litigation. He is a shareholder and chair of the medical malpractice department at Friedman Schuman in Fort Washington, PA.

Debra (Hanak) Oshaben ’84, Lebanon, retired from EnerSys in July, as a senior technical training specialist with field technicians installing large lead-acid batteries at customers sites. Steven W. Cole ’85, Woodbridge, VA, is retiring from the Joint Staff on January 27, 2024 after 26 years serving nine Chairmans of the Joint Chiefs of Staff specializing in Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia foreign policy. Cole retired as a Lieutenant Colonel with 39 years of total government service to include service in the Cold War, Germany, Korea, and Iraq. Dr. Lori (Wyland) Stollar ’85, East Berlin, is the new executive director for the Pennsylvania Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (PASCD). Thomas H. Long II ’86, Dillsburg, accepted the position of major gifts officer with the Shippensburg University Foundation.

Seven Class of 1975 graduates traveled together to visit Yellowstone and the Tetons in late September 2023. Ship made it to the Continental Divide! From left to right, Stephen Rosa ’75, Robert Smith ’75, Cynthia (Thomas) Smith ’75, Susan (Speier) Lederach ’75, Joyce (Roberts) Bigley ’75, Joyce (Weiser) Logan ’75, and Judy (Waybright) Rosa ’75.

Dr. Patricia (Pahoski) RichardsService ’86, Clarks Summit, launched I Need A Speaker in 2020 ( www.ineedaspeaker.com). The platform is devoted to offering an affordable and convenient process to connect speakers with audiences, increase diversity in public speaking, and amplify new voices. Jodie (Kramer) Wolfe ’88, Shippensburg, had a new fiction book released September 15. Wooing Gertrude is book three in her Burrton Springs Brides Series.

Joan (Zlogar) Nissley ’89, Middletown, after 19 years as the communications director at the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, has moved to the PA Department of Banking and Securities as their communications director.

1990s Lars Gronholm ’92, Lancaster, unretired from competitive dog grooming after recovering from a repetitive strain injury, to place fifth in the open poodle category, in the American Dog Grooming National Championships. Katie (Paxson) Hammaker ’93, Mechanicsburg, is the new major gifts manager for United Way of the Capital Region in the greater Harrisburg area. Gregory F. Luce ’94, Erdenheim, accepted a new position as dean of Business and Innovation at Bucks County Community College (Newtown). Mathew F. Gay ’95-’04m, Camp Hill, was named assistant superintendent for West Shore School District in New Cumberland. Gay spent the previous 15 years as principal at Northeastern High School in Manchester. Dr. Khalid N. Mumin ’95, was appointed as the Pennsylvania Secretary of Education by The Honorable Governor Josh Shapiro on January 17, 2023.

Longtime friends and spouses from Shippensburg classes of 1986, 1987, 1988 met in Newtown for a weekend in August. From left to right, Leslie Wendler, Eric Wendler ’87 (Lambda Chi Alpha), Cheryl (Schaffer) Fackler ’88 (AOPi), Randy Fackler ’86 (Lambda Chi Alpha), Rick LaBerge ’87 (Lambda Chi Alpha), Mike Brooks ’88 (Lambda Chi Alpha), Debbie (Lawrence) Brooks ’88 (AOPi), Lynne (Caggiano) LaBerge ’87 (AOPi), and Rob Diehl ’87 (Lambda Chi Alpha).

Kappa Sigma annual reunion was held in Souderton. From left to right, Mike Bogle ’88, Scott Amey, Matt Miller ’89-’04m, Jim Day, Jim Grawe, Bill Coddington ’90, Dave Caldwell ’89, Dan DiStefano, Tom Klee ’89, Wayne Stoner ’90, Mark Schmidt ’88, Brian Detwiler ’89, Steve Cwienkala ’89, Chris Freer ’91, Tom DiGuiseppe, and Jeff Benedict ’90.

Pi Lam reunion hosted by Greg Horning at his beach house on Fenwick Island, DE. From left to right, Jim Mulvey ’87, Tom Albrecht ’89, Steve Horning ’91, Dave Ilgenfritz ’87, Scott Martin ’86, Jon Barnes, Brad Hunter ’86, Barry Richards ’87, Jud Spangler ’85, Dave Wheeler ’87’96m, John Ilgenfritz ’87, and Greg Horning ’87.

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cybersecurity-related outages. Manufacturers, agriculture businesses, software developers, and education institutions use their product to automate robotic responses using IoT sensors, blockchain, and AI modeling. Catherine (Brackin) Azeles ’06, Camp Hill, appointed partner at Conrad Siegel. Azeles is an investment consultant that works within the firm’s Wealth Management Division.

These Ship women went to Nashville in May. From left to right, Maura Keller ’98, Angelia Koser ’99, Vicki (Baringer) Cole ’98, Lori (Overly) Weber ’98, Angie (Hopkins) Roeder ’98, Jodi (Wampler) Leedy ’98, and Rebecca (Warren) Green ’98.

Andrew J. Stout ’95, Frederick, MD, was named executive director of The Washington County Historical Society of Hagerstown, MD. James P. Wisdom ’95, Downingtown, successfully achieved certification as a Professional Entrepreneurial Operating System Implementer. jameswisdom.com Alison (Daniel) Handy ’97, Malden, MA, was promoted to assistant vice president of Enrollment Management at Roxbury Community College. Kyle T. Kane ’97, Bedford, was named superintendent of Chestnut Ridge School District.

2000s James M. Carbaugh ’00m, Chambersburg, a speaker, educator, and coach, delivered a talk at the TEDx event on August 12 at Cherry Creek High School in Denver, CO. His experience and expertise in education and coaching has empowered individuals to unlock their full potential and achieve greatness. Keith R. Hoffman ’00, New Tripoli, was promoted to partner of the Firm at Herbein and Company, Inc.

Hoffman provides accounting, tax, and strategic advisory services to individual and business clients in the Lehigh, Berks and surrounding counties. James W. Stehle ’01-’06m, Pittsburgh, is founder and owner of JW Pro Media, a full-service video production firm based in Pittsburgh, serving clients across the globe. He’s led his company to find a niche in the areas of corporate, medical, material science, academia and entertainment using on-site video production, FAA-certified drone services, and dynamic editing and animation. Jennifer (Rehmeyer) Wargo ’03 and fellow classmate Monique (Stauffer) Klunk ’03, ventured to Amorgos Greece and represented Ship accordingly. The friends met in Alpha Kappa Psi Business Sorority, and celebrated over 20 years of friendship in Greece. Jeremy D. Wilson ’03m, Mechanicsburg, was recognized in July by the under secretary for USDA Rural Development for 25 years of federal government service. Jeffrey A. Zschunke ’03, Hatboro, accepted a position as an upper schoolteacher at The Quaker School at Horsham, a private school for students with complex challenges. Christopher Sorge ’05, Mt. Holly Springs, co-founded Wolfberry LLC. Their software secures online transactions to help prevent

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Marquis M. Lupton ’07, Philadelphia, hosts and produces The Melanin Report Podcast with NPR. The podcast promises an engaging and thought-provoking listening experience with BIPOC individuals in Central Pennsylvania. Dustin Willhogs ’07, Salem, OH, joined AgileOne as a Senior Director Business Development in October. His wife Erin (McCoy) Willgohs ’07, is a third grade teacher at St. Paul Elementary. They love running and being with family. They have 3 kids, Ingrid 13, Simon 11, and Oskar 8, and have been married 16 years. Taylor E. Davis ’08, Hagerstown, was named president and COO of Morgan-Keller. Davis has been with Morgan-Keller since 2011 and has held various roles within the company, including business development, estimating, and preconstruction.

2010s Jacquelynn (Lehman) Gardell ’10, Etters, welcomed a baby, Landon, in May 2022. Maggie (Gorman) Staver ’11m and husband Nick, Shippensburg, welcomed their second child, Hollis Townes, born December 2, 2022. His big sister, Larkin Magnolia, loves him dearly. Scott A. Henry ’12-’13m, Mount Joy, recently named as one of Central Penn Business Journal’s 2023 Forty Under 40 award recipients. He specializes in providing audit and review services to governmental entities and nonprofit organizations.

Daryl L. Staley ’12-’13m, York, was recognized by Central Penn Business Journal as a 2023 award recipient for Forty Under 40. Staley joined SEK in 2013 and was admitted as a member of the firm in January. Shaw A. Syska ’12 and wife Breigha (Praul) Syska ’14, East Coventry, welcomed a son, Nolan, on March 1. They are looking forward to showing him around Raider Nation! Molly (Hess) Knox ’13 and husband Benjamin Knox ’13, Hershey, recently welcomed a daughter, Allison Elizabeth and she joins big sister, Katelyn Mackenzie, 3. Benjamin is the director of services at Dauphin County Area Agency and Molly is the digital content specialist at Clark Associates. James O’Connor ’13m, Pittsburgh, a Marine Corps veteran who was one of the first troops deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003, has started his own business, Knights Esports. He employs over 50 people and has secured investment from the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, Wiz Khalifa, and Evgeni Malkin. Megan (Bichard) Estes ’14 and husband Paul, welcomed their first child, Emmett Matthew, on August 9. The family resides in Carlisle. Both Megan and Paul work for New Visions, Inc., and Paul is an adjunct professor in the Counseling Department at Ship. Carissa (Strohecker) Hannum ’14, Silver Spring, MD, was promoted to clinical director at Monarch Wellness and Psychotherapy in Washington, DC. Hannum will oversee all aspects of the client care experience and ensure the continuance of the highquality care. Joseph G. Galella ’16m, Elkridge, MD, recently received his PhD in geology from the University of Maryland. He studied how road salt applied during winter storms impacts retention and release of base cations, metals, and nutrients from urban streams and storm water management features. He is now completing a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Delaware. Alison E. Vogel ’17 married Jonathan Stewart ’17 on April 29. The couple lives in Oakford.

Abigail (Stevens) Freeman ’18, Chambersburg, accepted a position as the Grove Family Library’s youth services coordinator.

2020s Daphne N. Schmuck ’20-’21m, Lancaster, joined McKonly & Asbury in January and is currently a senior accountant with the firm. Schmuck is a member of the firm’s assurance and advisory segment in the Lancaster office serving clients in construction and manufacturing segments, as well as employee benefit plans. Mara Bowman ’21, Camp Hill, is a senior accountant with McKonly & Asbury. Bowman works in the Camp Hill office servicing clients in affordable housing and nonprofit segments. Abigail S. Koontz ’21m, Chambersburg, is curator at The Washington County Historical Society, Hagerstown, MD. Morgan Landman ’21’22m, Clear Spring, MD, was promoted to senior associate at SEK’s Chambersburg, PA office. Landman provides tax services to closely held businesses, specifically Partnerships and S-Corporations. In addition to her client responsibilities, she is a member of the firm’s Emerging Professionals Committee. Landman has been selected as the 2023 Rising Star Award Winner by Cumberland Valley Business Alliance. Megan Talley ’21, Pittsburgh, accepted a new position as a news producer at WTAE, Pittsburgh’s Action News 4. Sandra E. Williams ’21, New Tripoli, received a master’s in athletic training from Lebanon Valley College in May. Courtney King ’22, Milton, was promoted to senior associate at SEK’s York office. King primarily works with nonprofit and governmental clients, and is actively involved in all stages of audit engagements, assists clients with 990 preparations, and provides outsourced CFO services. Emily R. Larsen ’22, Stamford, CT, recently moved to Stamford and is working as a matrimonial paralegal at Greenwich Boutique Law Firm.

Kiem LeGrant ’23, Hanover, full time defensive assistant at Alvernia University has been named to the AFCA’s list of the 35 coaches Under 35 to watch for upcoming major roles. LeGrant credits his playing days at Ship for molding him into the coach he is today. Go Raiders!

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In Memoriam Dr. Ann (Baldwin) Taylor ’45 Dr. Thomas S. Hamill ’51 William H. Cockley ’53 Dr. David R. Duncan ’53 Dr. Lloyd E. Klinger ’53 Lois A. Jones ’54 Catherine (Koppenhaver) Bowers ’56 Fred L. Shriner ’57 John D. Smarsh ’59-’69m Lee A. Bossert ’60 Carol (Halder) Hamm ’60 John D. Wingert, Jr. ’62 Carol (Bistline) Goodyear ’64 Dorothy (Fields) Halligan ’65 Raymond C. Sawyer ’65 Marjorie A. Walker ’66 JoAnn (Beamer) Ricciuto ’67 Dr. Graig Shaak ’68 Jeanne (Wentzel) Weidenhammer ’68 Dr. Richard S. Hawk ’69m Yvonne (Tobias) Herb ’69 Charles L. Albright ’70-’75m Shirley (Lundquest) Lucas ’70-’72m Lois (Derrick) Urich ’70 Chris W. Neff ’71 William H. Stafford ’71 Robert F. Shives III ’72m Fennette J. Williams ’72m Rodney C. Eisenbise ’73m Carl M. Spigelmeyer Jr. ’73 Aleida (Bowers) Jackson ’74m William J. Jordan ’74m Jeanette (Cramer) Miller ’75 Jeffrey A. Baylor ’76 Gary S. Russell ’76 Dawn A. Stoudt ’76m Edda Turco ’79m Cindy (Huber) Murray ’80-’07m Mark C. Uehlein ’82 Mary (Faison) Wyatt ’83m James C. Adams ’91 Allison (Epps) Mower ’91 Steven S. Veronikis ’96 Mark W. Jordan ’00 Timothy A. Wilson ’04 Justin J. Yahner ’05 James R. Halmi ’06 Travis W. Eichelberger ’07-’11m John C. Foster III ’09 Daniel J. Ryan ’18

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➊ ➊ It was great to have so many alumni representing employers recruiting at the Fall Job and Internship Fair. ➋-➎ The Alumni Association Golf Tournament was held on Friday, September 22 at Iron Valley Golf Club in Lebanon. Thank you to our sponsors, listed next page, as well as to our golfers and alumni association Board of Directors at the event. ➋ Alumni Association Board of Directors and alumni office staff working the event included Aven Bittinger ’20-’21m, Paula (Biesecker) Alcock ’92, Lori Smith ’95-’07m, Andrea (Davis) Addison ’77-’79m, Stephanie Swanger, Monica (Mack) Chisholm ’82, and Steve Thomas ’04-’23m; ➌ Jim Lux ’85, Tom Leonard ’85-’89m, Jeff Baker ’85, and Michael Sullivan ’85; ➍ JP McIntyre ’10, Drew Smith, Josh Lantz ’11, and Ryan Kline ’11; ➎ Team SEK Tyler Clugston ’09, Daryl Staley ’12-’13m, Ben Hursh ’18, and Evan Wabrick ’12-’13m. ➏-⓬ Alumni celebrated their legacy students at the annual legacy pinning program during family day. Some of the legacy families attending included ➏ Marguerite Florek ’01 pinned daughter Aurora (Danin) Florek; ➐ Jeffrey Pautz ’96 pinned Abigail; ➑ Kira Shirk celebrated with her family including her parents Jaime (Rotz) ’99 and Justin ’99 Shirk and grandparents Dana and Glenda Rotz; ➒ Jason and Buffy (Weller) Henry ’00 with son Noah; ➓ Supporting first-year student Connor Beck, was his aunt Lori (Mason) Keith ’96, mother Cynthia (Mason) Beck ’91, and aunt Susan (Mason) Sturr ’92; ⓫ Alumni Board president Steve Thomas ’04-’23m joins the Ochs family of Scott ’00 and Paula ’03 (Varner) Ochs with their daughter Kyleigh; ⓬ Jessi Hallett ’03 with daughter Julia, a 2023 Legacy Scholarship recipient.

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➍ Thank you to our sponsors for making the 2023 Alumni Association Golf Tournament possible! Platinum Sponsors Jonathan ’97 and Kathy ’97 Byler Ronald Leonhard, Class of 1955

Phantom Golfers Sarah Charles ’05 Ted Foor ’66, ’71m, ’82m

Gold Raider Sponsors Jonathan ’97 and Kathy ’97 Byler Shippensburg University Foundation

Prize and Gift Bag Donations Andrea Addison ’77-’79m Aramark Believe in Massage, LLC, Antoinette Woll-Donley ’95-’09m Blue Mountain Golf Course Brown Schultz Sheridan & Fritz (BSSF) The Candy Kitchen The Capital Grille Denim Coffee George Wise ’83 H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa Iron Valley Golf Club Karns Quality Foods Lebanon Valley Golf Course Liz Kemmery ’04 Mermaid Car Wash, Sarah Alleman ’16 Office of Admissions Office of Alumni Relations Playa Bowls Redd’s Smokehouse Carlisle Rookies Craft Burger Bar, Konstantine Pappas ’92 SpringGate Vineyard SU Bookstore

Bronze Raider Sponsors Glen and Elaine ’78 Grell Bryan Lowe ’08-’17m Signature Finishes, Carol Houck ’99 Red and Blue Hole Sponsors In Memory of Tony Bushey ’69-’72m, Cytha Grissom ’81 Leslie ’82 and John Clinton Ron ’59-’65m and Kate ’60 Conard JoAnne Coy ’73-’78m Gironda Woodworking, Stephen Gironda ’89 Doug Harbach ’82 Jody ’74m and Leslie Harpster President Charles and Colleen Patterson Mae Latsha Sobczak ’60 SU Alumni Association Board of Directors Wise Accounting Services, Carrie Wise ’95 Golf Cart Sponsors Paula Biesecker Alcock ’92 Larry ’64-’69m and Linda ’64-’89m Basler Gironda Woodworking, Stephen Gironda ’89 Dawn Kothe ’93 Ron ’69 and Lois Points Dave Thompson ’69

Saturday, January 27, 2024, 11:30am–1:30pm Warm up with Ship alumni, hot cocoa, and cookies! Bring your family to the first-floor conference room inside the Heritage Center located on the square anytime between 11:30am–1:30pm. Grab a selfie with the Ship ice sculpture outside! For the schedule of activities for IceFest and parking information, visit: icefestpa.com

CONSHOHOCKEN Ship Alumni Private Party ◂ Save the date! Thursday, April 4, 2024, 5:30–7:30pm, The Great American Pub Details and registration information available soon.

LANCASTER/LEBANON Ship Private Party on the Grounds of Mount Hope Estate and Winery Saturday, February 24, 2024, 4:00pm Join the Alumni Association and President Charles and First Lady Colleen Patterson to experience a hands-on exploration of the five “S’s” of wine tasting: Seeing, Swirling, Smelling, Sipping, and Savoring! The knowledgeable staff at Mount Hope Estate and Winery will guide our private Ship party through samples from sweet to dry, as well as specialty wines, ciders, and beer to find a taste to suit every palate. Our private party includes tastings, a souvenir glass, and an actor-led guided tour of the production facility. Bring a friend and enjoy a Ship afternoon out. Allot 90 minutes for our private event. $15/person, ages 21 and older. tinyurl.com/sutastingtour24

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Scholarship Recipient Spotlight IN HER OWN WORDS My name is Torrence Brown and I am a junior majoring in early childhood education with a theatre minor. I am honored to be receiving the Robert and Miriam Goodling Scholarship, the Clarence Schock Foundation scholarship, the Strine/ Stoner Memorial Scholarship, the Michael Kretschman Memorial Scholarship, and the Vincent and Nancy Hykes Stankus Scholarship through the Shippensburg University Foundation this year. Without scholarships, attending Shippensburg University would not be easy for me. Because of these scholarships, I am able to dedicate my time to my education and building my resume. As a commuter student, my Shippensburg University experience may be a little unconventional to some. While I am a full-time student, I am also the music/ performing arts teacher and choir director at Logos School in Carlisle, which offers a classical, Christian education to pre-K through 7th grade students. I perform in a multitude of local theatre productions from Boiling Springs to Chambersburg, and I am the reigning Miss Cumberland County Ag Expo.Through Ship, I have had the

Torrence was selected as a student speaker for the SU Foundation Celebratory Champagne Brunch that recognizes Honor Society Members and Major Gift donors. Torrence is pictured here with her scholarship benefactors Bob and Mimi Goodling.

opportunity to sing the National Anthem and Alma Mater at convocation and graduation ceremonies, I had an internship at a local theatre, was a member of SU concert choir, and volunteered at events such as the Children’s Fair, GBLUES events, and the Campus Farm. When I’m not partaking in my extracurricular activities, I am working on furthering my education. I attend Ship because, if I am being honest, it is the only place I applied. My mom is a graduate, it

is close enough for me to commute, and it has a great education program. The search for schools started and ended with one. I have had some great experiences with professors, like Dr. Elizabeth Shoenfelt and Dr. Gwendolyn Brown Jackson, who have been kind enough to write me letters of recommendation for real world applications. They also reassured me that teaching is what I am meant to do and made me feel like an educator for the first time. Sometimes I am asked why I chose to major in education. The choice was easy for me, because it’s something I have wanted to do my entire life. My dream is to teach kindergarten. The amount of growth that happens in 180 days is remarkable. You have the opportunity to be a child’s first teacher, the person that introduces them to school, who assures them that school isn’t scary, who hugs them when they are sad and gives them high fives when they accomplish something. I can’t wait to have dance parties, be there when they learn to read, and experience our first field trip together. For me, it’s more than just a college major at this point. It’s my entire life, and to be honest, it always has been.

In 2022-2023 the Shippensburg University Foundation provided $2,067,096 in scholarship and loan support for Shippensburg University students.

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Looking for a unique gift idea this holiday season? Consider purchasing a personalized brick as a gift for a recent graduate, a classmate, a parent, or in honor of a favorite professor.

New bricks will be installed on the Stewart Hall Plaza by Alumni Weekend 2024.

STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND The Student Emergency Fund was established in 2020 with donor contributions to assist students who have immediate financial needs that directly affect their ability to continue their education at Ship. As of June 30, 2023, over $83,000 in grants from this fund have helped students in need of assistance with tuition, textbooks, food, and rent.

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Scholarship Benefactor and Recipient Spotlight Retired faculty continue to make a difference in the lives of students. BOB’S STORY When you add it together, Bob Gimmi spent more than 40 years at Shippensburg, four years as an undergraduate and 36½ years as a faculty member in the library. “It was a wonderful experience,” he said. That is why he has chosen to pay it forward through multiple student scholarships managed by the SU Foundation. Bob grew up in inner-city Philadelphia and came to the serene campus of Shippensburg in 1960 to earn a teaching degree in biology. He met his wife Carol here. She was a year behind him, studying English and library science. “At the time, Kay McFarland was head of the library science program,” he recalled, “and she tried to recruit me to her program.” She convinced Bob to take a class and advised him to pursue a library science career. When Bob graduated with his BSEd in 1964, he headed home to earn a master’s degree in library science from nearby Drexel University. “I worked in a few libraries, including one in an elementary school, but working with young children was not for me. About that time, the Shippensburg library director called to say the college was building a new library and would need a science reference librarian.” Bob answered the call and joined the library staff in 1968. He held various positions over the years, including two years as interim library director before he retired in 2004. That same year, Carol retired from her long-time position as elementary school librarian in the Shippensburg Area School District. She continued her active volunteer work with the SU Foundation and the Alumni Association.

Mr. Robert Gimmi and José Lopez at the 2023 Celebrating the Spirit of Generosity Scholarship Dinner.

Carol passed away in 2008, and Bob endowed a scholarship in her name for students pursuing a degree in education at Shippensburg. “Throughout her entire life, Carol gave generously of her time and talents to make a positive difference in the lives of those she encountered,” Bob wrote about the Carol Kooken Gimmi Memorial Scholarship. “This scholarship is intended to be an extension of her legacy.” This was not the first scholarship bearing the Gimmi name. In 2013, alumni of the Sigma Pi fraternity created the Robert D. Gimmi Scholarship to honor their long-time advisor. This scholarship is for upper-division students enrolled in the College of Education and Human Services. Last year, Bob contributed to two scholarships for Shippensburg University students with financial need: The Robert D. Gimmi Family Impact Scholarship and the Robert D. Gimmi Legacy Impact Scholarship. “It gives me great satisfaction to be able to financially help students,” he said, adding, “I’m not rich, but I can help.” Bob extends his good will to the community serving as treasurer for the West End Fire and Rescue Company and volunteering weekly as a messenger at Chambersburg Hospital.

In 2022-2023 the Shippensburg University Foundation provided 663 scholarships to SU students.

José Lopez ’24 Recipient of the Robert D. Gimmi Scholarship Major: Special Education and Early Childhood Education JOSÉ’S STORY Senior José Lopez wanted to become a teacher since kindergarten. With help from the Robert D. Gimmi Scholarship he is on his way to achieving that dream. “Growing up as a first-gen student and in a life where I had to overcome many things to be where I am today, I value the importance of education,” said José, who is majoring in early childhood and special education. He said he is “profoundly grateful” to his benefactor and aspires to be a teacher “to motivate the future of our nation to overcome any obstacle.” If this goal sounds lofty, José has proven he is up to the task. In high school, he founded Books of Hope, a non-profit that provides books to children in hospitals. Motivated by his niece who was hospitalized with brain cancer, he coordinated the collection of 2,000 books. Since that first year, his organization has donated more than 26,000 books. José chose Shippensburg because “the faculty in the Teacher Education Department are as passionate about education as I am, and the lab school was like none other I had seen.” José is now a student worker at the Grace B. Luhrs University Elementary School, tutoring and assisting students in reading, writing, and math. He has also served as a peer teacher leader in the department. José will graduate in May and begin his career living out his passion for education and service to others.

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In 2024 Ship will celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the marching band at Shippensburg University. Stay tuned for our next issue as we take a look back at all things SU Marching Band!