Challenge Magazine (Spring/Summer 2013)

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spring/summer 2013 Tiffin University is a place where we challenge our students to become all they are capable of becoming Hence, the name of the magazine.

Lisa Williams

Dear Alumni & Friends: Welcome to the Spring /Summer issue of Challenge Magazine.

This year, 2013, Tiffin University is celebrating its 125th or “quasquicentennial” anniversary.

Over the last eight years, TU has witnessed an increase of 354% in total enrollment and, we completed our capital campaign, Share the Pride. Build on Tradition, on May 1.

The final donation, $14,583,012, surpassed the $12 million dollar goal.

Throughout the pages ahead, you will find short stories of what has happened since our last issue–including, but not limited to–success stories of a few of our alumni. We would love to print your story or news! Just email me at lwilliam@tiffin.edu.

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Lisa W. Williams Editor, Photographer Executive Director of Media Relations & Publications

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Mail: Electronically or the Tell Us About Yourself form from the website - www.tiffin.edu (Click “Alumni”), Click “Stay Connected” - and send or mail to: Lisa Williams, 155 Miami Street, Tiffin, Ohio 44883 Call for interview appointment or story idea: Lisa Williams at 419.448.3444 Email: lwilliam@tiffin.edu (send a photo!)

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the year was 1888. this year, tiffin university is celebrating its 125th anniversary.

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The United States of America had 38 states, the Statue of Liberty was celebrating her 3rd birthday, a single ounce of gold was worth $20 dollars, and George Washington Williard established the Commercial Department at Heidelberg College that eventually became Tiffin University.

This year, 2013, Tiffin University is celebrating its 125th or “quasquicentennial� anniversary and we are extremely proud of this milestone achievement. Since its founding in 1888, Tiffin University has successfully educated students for productive and satisfying lives of leadership, excellence, and service. Generations of Tiffin graduates have made positive contributions to their families, communities, and professions. Tiffin University has an excellent reputation, a variety of strong academic programs and co-curricular activities, attractive facilities, caring and competent faculty and staff members, outstanding students, and a friendly, personal environment where students come first.

The growth of the university in the past decade has been remarkable. TU has witnessed an increase of 354% in total enrollment over the last eight (8) years while the enrollment of 6,920 students in the fall of 2012 was an all-time high.

The picturesque campus has seen some incredible growth and development over the past decade. In 2004, the Hertzer Technology Center & the Hayes Center for the Arts were dedicated and five years later, the Living Learning Community (apartments and classrooms) was established for juniors and seniors. Most recently, the state-of-the-art Heminger Center officially opened in 2012 and has welcomed thousands of visitors from the Tiffin community and has been a terrific and well-deserved facility for our students.

The first 125 years have been amazing and we are all confident that the next 125 years will be even better.

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There were just over 50 million people living in the United States (now there are over 300 million). n There were only eight cities in the country with more than 250,000 residents (New York City, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Chicago, Boston, StLouis, Baltimore, and Cincinnati). n Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming were not states yet. n The year 1888 is currently the year that, when written in Roman numerals, has the most digits (13) - MDCCCLXXXVIII. n Knute Rockne (legendary Notre Dame football coach) was born on March 4. n On March 11-14, the “Great Blizzard of 1888” blanketed parts of New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut with up to 50 inches of snow. n On August 5, Bertha Benz (wife of Mercedes-Benz founder Karl Benz) took the first-ever long distance automobile trip, traveling 66 miles in the Benz Patent Moterwagen from Mannheim to Pforzheim, Germany, supposedly without the knowledge of her husband, to visit her mother, taking her sons Eugene and Richard. n On September 4, George Eastman registered the trademark Kodak, and received a patent for his camera which uses roll film. n On October 9, the Washington Monument officially opened to the general public. n Democratic Party incumbent Grover Cleveland won the popular vote, but lost the Electoral College vote to Republican challenger Benjamin Harrison, therefore losing the presidential election. n Harpo Marx (The Marx Brothers) was born on November 23. n National Geographic magazine published its first issue. n Companies established in 1888 include Columbia Records, Hunt’s Ketchup, and Michelin Tires.

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passion. vision. action plan!

Barbra Higgins, an attorney, motivational speaker and former Olympic athlete, shared the importance of all three in a quest to success during Tiffin University’s 125th commencement ceremony on May 4.

“Today is about you,” she told the graduates. Higgins, who was awarded an honorary doctor of humane letters degree during the ceremony in Heminger Center, said the graduates had accomplished something the majority of those living in the United States hadn’t. More than 1,100 Tiffin University students completed associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

She said she knew how they felt that day and told them to make sure they give themselves credit for what they had accomplished.

“You are extraordinary..You guys worked hard,” she said.

Higgins told graduates to remember they can’t give up and said if they pay attention, opportunities exist. “If you go the extra mile, I will guarantee that you will be successful,” she said.

Higgins sought to be inspirational and leave the graduates with pointers. “They really have to have a passion for what they’re (going to) do. You have to have a clear vision of what you’re trying to accomplish,” she said prior to the ceremony.

Higgins told a story about buying her first new car. After she drove it off the lot, someone hit it with his or her foot while it was in a parking lot. It was like someone kicked it, she said. “I was sick,” she said. Higgins called her insurance company, got the first appointment the next day, and the employee removed the dent within an hour. “I could not see where the dent was,” she said. The price tag for the fix was just $120. Higgins recalled saying, “This is a great business.”

After a discussion with the owner, she purchased a franchise on behalf of an athlete whom she represented and became its chief operating officer.

“How does that happen?” she wondered.

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“today is all about you. you are extraordinary ...”

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sity’s commencement ceremony. She said it was her proudest accomplishment. “She did it… I’m so proud of her,” she said. Higgins said her sister was brilliant and never learned to study. Her sister decided on a path that did not necessarily involve going to college and grew up in the “real world” making a living. She realized she needed to get an education and went back to school, obtaining a bachelor’s degree, Higgins said.

“Never give up… (Our late father) was very big on education,” she said. Higgins said her father told her she could do anything she wanted in life except be president of the United States. That was only impossible because she was born in Panama. She said it never occurred to her that she could not do something.

“You can do anything you want,” she said.

Higgins has more than 30 years of experience in working with small businesses and participated in the 1984 Olympics.

She said it never occurred to her to go to the Olympics when she started fencing.

“Fencing to me was just fun,” she said.

Higgins said she got the idea that she could go to the Olympic Games from a friend who told her she was good enough to go. She moved to the United States to go to college but didn’t know fencing scholarships were offered until her junior year of study. She said it was a missed opportunity because she didn’t know. She said she wanted to encourage students to talk to everyone and said people should not assume they know it all. Ask and be bold, she said.

“You never do enough,” she said.

Higgins said her sister, her only sibling, graduated from nursing school at 48 years old the day before Tiffin Univer-

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graduation receptions

Tiffin campus seniors gathered in the Hayes Center for the Arts at a reception hosted by President Paul and Susan Marion in April.

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alumni achievement awards The Tiffin University Alumni Achievement and Young Alumni Achievement awards were presented for the first time in April at TU’s annual Academic Honors Ceremony.

The Alumni Achievement Awards were added to the Academic Honors Ceremony to show students examples of successful graduates.

Robert “Bobby” Petras, Ronald Schumacher and Andrew J. Felter

several graduates chose to decorate their mortarboard cap for different reasons.

The Alumni Achievement Award is presented to honor an outstanding alumnus for their achievements, leadership and contributions to their profession, community, and their alma mater.

This year’s recipient, Andrew J. Felter, MBA 1994, is Vice President of Manufacturing at Webster Industries, and has a long history of leadership and community involvement. He has been an active member of the Tiffin Charitable Foundation Board, the Seneca County Junior Achievement Board, the Seneca County Industrial Management Council and the Tiffin YMCA. His involvement also extends to a number of other civic organizations, his church, and to Tiffin University.

The Young Alumni Achievement Award is presented to honor the achievements of a young alumnus who is an outstanding leader in their profession and community, bringing honor to Tiffin University, and demonstrating the promise of further distinction.

This year’s recipient, Robert “Bobby” Petras, Class of 2003, played football, ran track, and was a Resident Assistant. In 2008, he and his sister formed Lamplight Communities, an association of five Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Homes in Indiana and Ohio, where he serves as Chief Operating Officer. In 2010, Bobby and a partner formed Platinum Purchasing, a procurement management company that manages approximately $18 million in annual spending. Bobby is actively involved in the communities he serves through memberships in various Chambers of Commerce and Assisted Living Associations.

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academic honors ceremony TU’s Academic Honors Ceremony took place in April. The Academic Distinction Award was awarded to 198 baccalaureate degree students graduating with a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or above.

The Excellence in the Field of Study Award was awarded to 20 students (one in each major) in the baccalaureate program with a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or above and whom were chosen by the faculty in the appropriate departments for both their academic performance and for their contribution to learning and life on campus.

University Awards included the Scholar-Athlete Award, the Student Leadership Award, the Alumni Achievement Award, and the Young Alumni Achievement Award.

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president’s club dinner To date, there are 85 members of Tiffin University President’s Club. President’s Club members are recognized at each year’s President’s Club Dinner for their annual contributions, which range from $1,000 to $4,999.

This year’s President’s Club Awards included 1 twenty-year award, Tom and Margaret Burns, 1 ten-year award, Derek DeVine and Ann Lange DeVine, and 14 new members—Brian Bilger, Joe and Megan Borich, Jerry and Lisa Buccilla, Andy and Andrea Faber, Mike and Deidre Herdlick, Ralph and Julie Smothers, Dave and Colleen Lazar, Weston and Suzie Reinbolt, Mike and Jen Schumacher, Mark and Teresa Shafer, Jason and Katharine Slone, Aaron and Donene Smith, Shayne and Angela Thomas, and Leon Wyden and Karen Lesiak.

Dr. Teresa & Mark Shafer

David & Colleen Lazar

Aaron & Donene Smith

Shayne & Dr. Angela Thomas

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Susie Reinbolt

Carolyn & Dave Mitchell

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Leon Wyden & Karen Lesiak

Jennifer & Jason Griffin

Margaret & Tom Burns

Jeremy & Jamie Marinis

Susan & President Paul Marion

Dr. Phyllis Watts & Rose Frick

Andy & Andrea Faber

Bill Reineke & Bill Hertzer

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The Heminger Center, Tiffin University’s newest building, was named in honor of the family of Gary and Jane Heminger, in recognition of their generous gift for construction of the state-of-the-art facility and their many other positive contributions to the University. The dedication of the Heminger Center took place in May, 2012.

The opening of the Heminger Center was the final component of TU’s nine-year quest to transform the former Rosenblatt property into University use. In addition to the benefits that the new building provides for TU students and employees, it is also available for use by area schools and community groups, conferences, trade shows, and other activities.

Tiffin University celebrated the closing of TU’s Share the Pride.

Build on Tradition campaign on May 1. The final donation, $14,583,012, surpassed the $12 million dollar goal.

“We are very proud,” President Paul Marion said. “It can be a challenge to raise money during a time when the economy is stagnant. We are very pleased that the campaign was successful and we appreciate the support of our many alumni and other donors.”

Gary Heminger, CEO of Marathon Petroleum Corporation, said that he is happy with how the building is being used. “We wanted the community to be able to have access to this facility. Very few communities have access to a facility like this,” he said. “It pleases us to give back to the City of Tiffin as well as Tiffin University.”

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documentary at ritz TU’s School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences sponsored the Adam Mazo screening of Adam Mazo’s documentary about the 1994 Rwandan genocide survivors entitled ‘Coexist’ at the Ritz Theatre. The film is a part of a bigger campaign that works to end bullying, a very relevant issue in schools today. The entire campaign includes materials available to teachers that will help them create peaceful school environments and students that make good choices about interacting with others.

king day 2013 TU celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. day with a number of activities including a movie, speaker, luncheon, and student rally. The Diversity Committee, and two student organizations, Black United Students and Omega Psi Rho, came together to organize the various events that took place throughout the day. The community was invited.

At the rally, students were given the opportunity to perform something that highlighted King or his ideas and what King Day meant to them. Several students recited original poetry including Denzyel Graves and Jenna Qualls.

Graves spoke about suicide and King’s inspirational words.

Qualls words presented different images people have, in her opinion, that need to be changed. Alison McClintock played guitar and sang ‘Blowin in the Wind’ by Bob Dylan and the TU Gospel Choir performed two songs to close out the rally.

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going green in 2013 “Going Green in 2013,” is the slogan behind the rollout of TU’s single stream recycling program that includes can, bottle and plastic. TU has been recycling paper for three years.

Expanding the program to include other recyclables was a natural process. The recycling containers were purchased through a grant from the Ottawa, Sandusky, and Seneca (OSS) Solid Waste Management District.

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David Avdakov, CFA, Vice President & Senior Portfolio Manager of U.S. Bank, presented “Investment Outlook” at Camden Falls Reception & Conference Center, in April. He discussed portfolio diversification, the economy, with expectations for the future including the U.S. debt and whether the Chinese have the power to affect our debt situation. Mr. Avdakov joined U.S. Bank as a portfolio manager in 1999 and has more than 16 years of financial and investment industry experience.

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annual international dinner TU’s 22nd International Dinner was held in March. This year’s theme, “United Colors of TU,” honored the many people, cultures, and colors of the world represented on campus. The International Dinner is a popular tradition at Tiffin University. It provides a unique opportunity for International and American students to share their heritage, art, entertainment and cuisines from across the globe with the campus and the Tiffin community

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International students of Tiffin University co-sponsored the seventh annual International Cultural Festival, held in April, at the Tiffin Middle School. Admission to the festival was free and open to the public. Tiffin-area families participated in games and activities from more than a dozen countries. The festival is sponsored by the International Cultural Center, the Office of International Student Services at Tiffin University and the Office of International Affairs and Studies at Heidelberg University.

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Nearly 50 area businesses greeted more than 500 guests at the Seneca County Jobs Fair held in May at TU’s Heminger Center. The planning committee included the cities of Tiffin and Fostoria, economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, Seneca County Commissioners, the Department of Jobs and Family Services and U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan.

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restore the glory Tiffin University’s Student Veteran’s Organization implemented a local flag retirement project, Restore the Glory, in early spring. Members decided to start replacing local flags after seeing a few that were torn on homes in Tiffin.

The Restore the Glory project includes giving old American flags proper retirements, provide owners a chance to replace flags, and educate the public on proper flag etiquette. The group will also be using the free time they have during the summer to continue to replace flags in Tiffin and surrounding areas.

Members of TU’s Student Veteran’s Organization took each flag they had collected and carefully cut off each stripe putting them in the fire one at a time while the thirteen colonies it represents were announced.

Finally, they placed the entire blue field of stars on the fire while taps was played.

Flag Etiquette 1. Do not allow it to touch the ground.

2. Do not fly it upside down, unless signaling distress.

3. Do not lay it flat or put anything in it.

4. Do not wear it as clothing.

5. Do not store in a dirty location.

6. Do not use it to cover anything.

7. Do not fasten or tie it back.

8. Do not graffiti it.

9. Do not display at night, unless it is properly lighted.

easter egg hunt TU’s Student Government held the annual Christi Thomas Memorial Easter Egg Hunt in March. All Tiffin-area children were invited to bring family and friends to watch them hunt for brightly colored surprise-filled eggs.

The hunt has been a popular offering of the student government for many years and, through a generous donation by the Thomas family, it has now been renamed to honor their daughter, Christi, who died in 2006.

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home expo held in heminger center

Tiffin University students (from left) Michael Porter, Kyle Manzella, Tyler Todd and Mike Gibbons salute a new flag that was presented to Wayne and Cynthia Sendelbach at their Tiffin home Wednesday. It was the first flag donation through the “Restore the Glory” flag restoration project.

The Sendelbachs have flown an American flag for more than 30 years. Wayne’s father, Herman, and Cynthia’s father, Herbert Behrens, served in the military during World II.

The Seneca County Home Expo was held in Tiffin University’s Heminger Center in March. Visitors to the home show found a variety of home-related businesses and organizations, such as remodelers, landscapers, painters, builders, basement waterproofers and appliance sellers. Vendors displayed everything from new and trendy items to time-honored traditions.

black history month TU celebrated Black History Month in February with a number of events for students, faculty, staff and community to attend.

This year’s theme was ‘At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington.’

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one text or call could wreck it all In an effort to make our roads safer, Tiffin University joined the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “One Text or Call Could Wreck It All” campaign to stop distracted driving.

Tiffin University has pledged their support to help spread the message that distracted drivers are not only a danger to themselves, but everyone else on the road.

In 2010, 3,092 people were killed in crashes involving a distracted driver and an estimated additional 416,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver.

That same year, eleven percent of fatal crashes were reported as distraction-affected crashes. The national distracted driving effort focuses on ways to change the behavior of drivers through legislation, enforcement, public awareness and education – the same activities that have curbed drunk driving and increased seat belt use. Tiffin University’s goal with this campaign is simple – save lives by getting drivers to remember that “One Text or Call Could Wreck It All.”

anti-cyberbullying TU students and professors presented interactive skits, a song, oath, and a bookmark, to enlighten Noble elementary fourth graders about anti-cyberbullying, what it is, and how to deal with it. The program was created to help Tiffin City Schools fulfill a recently added state mandate that requires schools to provide informational and preventative programs on cyberbullying to students. Students took an oath to not bully and to help others who are and were given a bookmark with the acronym to keep as a reminder. The program was wrapped up with a song that the children could easily imitate and remember that encouraged them to not bully.

This article appeared, in part, in The Advertiser-Tribune

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the first seven minutes A crisis team panel consisting of TU faculty, staff, and the Tiffin Police Department, developed a presentation that addresses various issues that arise during the first seven minutes of a campus shooting incident.

Moderated by Dr. Robert Orr, Dean of TU’s School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences, the team’s goal was to educate school administrators to handle similar situations such as the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary, by addressing issues that arise from choices school officials make.

Panelists pointed out the importance of having a security plan and an emergency response plan in place, as well as being able to effectively manage communication, especially with first responders.

Orr stated that the main message is to think through problems ahead of time and work with faculty and staff so everyone knows what do.

Dr. Jan Samoriski, TU Professor of Communication, spoke about the ideal communication tactics through traditional and new media that should occur within the first seven minutes of an on-campus shooting incident. “Have a communication plan with as many different possibilities and eventualities as you can and then have a back-up,” he said.

During his presentation, Dr. Scott Blough, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and Security Studies, addressed the controversial idea of allowing armed faculty on campus as a possible defense strategy while Jennifer Boucher, Director of Campus Safety, outlined the procedures that should be followed on a campus including an emergency response plan, an alert system, a response team, faculty and staff training, and a memo of understanding.

Tiffin Police Officer Doug Skornieka advised the audience on how school or university officials should plan cooperative efforts with their local police department to ensure that an on-campus shooter is neutralized as soon as possible. “Everybody has responsibility,” he said.

They presented at this year’s University Risk Management and Insurance Association’s (URMIA) Midwestern Regional Conference in Columbus, Ohio in May.

Dr. Scott Blough

Ms. Jennifer Boucher

Dr. Robert Orr

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Earn a BACHELOR’S Degree in 3 years and BACHELOR’S AND MASTER’S Degrees in 4 years 800.968.6446 » www.tiffin.edu school of graduate and degree completion programs Tiffin University has established the School of Graduate and Degree Completion Programs.

The new school, TU’s fourth, oversees the academic administration of all graduate and degree completion programs currently offered, including bachelor’s degree completion programs in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Professional Studies, Paralegal Studies, and master’s degree programs in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Education, and Humanities. Additional degree programs will be added in the future.

record enrollment for master of humanities program

new concentrations in master of education degree program Tiffin University inaugurated two new concentrations within its Master of Education degree program in May. The Educational Technology Management concentration prepares students to provide leadership in the use and implementation of technology for education at all levels. When technology is applied to educational learning processes, student learning is improved and accelerated. This new program prepares students to plan, manage, train, and integrate technology into educational settings.

The Higher Education Administration concentration prepares students for professional careers in a broad range of higher education settings. Graduates will be prepared for leadership roles and for future doctoral work in higher education.

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Tiffin University’s Master of Humanities Program has more than doubled since the program started in 2007. The Master of Humanities Program offers concentrations in Art and Visual Media, Creative Writing, Communication, English, and Film Studies, as well as an Individualized Studies option and a highly interdisciplinary general humanities degree.

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taiwan program partners visit tiffin Tiffin University hosted two executives (Irene Cheng, president of CFM Educational Services and general manager of Chinese International Academic Institute, and Tina Li, project manager of CFM, in charge of the on-site MBA program in Taipei, Taiwan) in February.

The educational program that is in place in Taiwan guides students through 18 classes taken in a row with the same classmates. Approximately 50 students have graduated from TU. TU also has a similar program in Romania that has been successful for almost 12 years.

new course in genetics Genetics is a new addition to the expanding science program at Tiffin University. Students learn about genes, how they are inherited using the Drosophila (fruit fly) model, and how to predict the outcomes of different genetic crosses. As part of this course, TU students learn how genes are regulated, how to map genes, including molecular techniques.

top mba For the second time in three years, Tiffin University’s MBA program was chosen as the top MBA program in Romania.

The rankings are conducted by Ziarul Financiar, one of the top business publications in Romania.

Dr. Irene Cheng, President of CFM Educational Services and General Partner of the Chinese International Academic Institute, and Tina Li, Program Manager, enjoyed a day of putting faces with the names and voices of the people they’ve worked with over the past three years. They are seen here with Dr. Paul Marion and other members of the TU community that are involved in the partnership. Dr. Cheng is on the left of President Marion, while Ms. Li is on his right.

agreement signed President Paul Marion and Dr. Wang Wei, Chairman of University Board of Shenyang Aerospace University, sign an agreement to develop student and faculty exchanges between the two universities.

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“A debt of gratitude is owed to Dr. Frank Murphy,” said Dr. Charles Christensen, TU’s Vice President of Academic Affairs. “He’s done a lot of things for Tiffin University.”

Murphy has made a philanthropic gesture to create the Murphy Academic Support Center, which is to be built as an addition to Pfeiffer Library.

According to Dr. Paul Marion, Tiffin University’s President, “This wonderful new facility will house offices for tutors and success coaches to meet individually with students, a conference room for group tutorials and group study, and a classroom to be used for seminars and workshops related to study skills, career development, and other academic support services, as well as for classes.”

“In addition,” Marion continued, “there will be computers for use by students and offices for the Director of the Student Success Center, the Director of Career Development, the Director of Internships, and the graduate assistant for the Student Success Center. There will also be a new facade added to the existing library to create an attractive unified appearance for the entire structure consisting of the library and the Murphy Academic Support Center.”

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suggestion to remodel the library and build a facility for tutoring inside of it. He said he is most excited about the tutorial aspect of the project.

“I really believe in tutorial work,” he said.

Murphy said he thinks Tiffin University is a sensitive and giving institution that has a lot to be proud of, and he is proud to be able to serve on the Board of Trustees and do things for the school. He said successfully completing an undergraduate degree is a valuable asset.

Murphy firmly believes in higher education.“How can you not?” he asked.

Marion said the area will provide space for tutoring and academic skills for students as well as areas for career development and internship information.

Students currently use the Student Success Center in Friedley Hall for tutoring and study skills assistance. But tutors and success coaches do not have private offices where they can meet with students. Also, there are no areas for group study, seminars, and workshops for students.

“Our students really need space to study,” said Susan Marion, Tiffin University’s First Lady and a Success Coach. “Dr. Murphy was an educator before he became a business executive, and he is passionate about the need for TU to give students the academic support that they need to succeed.

For many years in the future, TU students will benefit from his generosity and vision.”

Annette Staunton, Dean of Academic Support Programs and Chief Retention Officer at Tiffin University, said she is pleased the University is going to have additional space, which is needed for Tiffin University students.

“We will have private areas for tutoring, which we don’t at this point in time,” she said. The President said the library is centrally located on campus, and Murphy Academic Support Center fits into the University’s mission. He said the project will improve the appearance of the library, and will look similar to Seitz Hall.

Christensen said he thinks the center will be a major improvement, and having tutoring, the success center and career development programs all located in one place will be a tremendous boost to the University and on-campus life.

He said that when he heard of the idea for the center, he thought it was something that had been needed for a long time. “(I’m) looking forward to it,” he said.

Tiffin University’s library was constructed in 1967, and was dedicated in 1977 in memory of TU President Richard Pfeiffer.

In 1983, when Head Librarian Fran Fleet was hired, the library consisted of only one office, five rows of stacks/shelving that held about 10,000 volumes and tables and chairs for students. In 1996, according to Fleet, a new addition to the library replaced the former parking lot between Pfeiffer Library and Main and holds the current three floors of stacks.

With the creation of the Success Coaching Program, three offices were developed in the library so that success coaches could consult with students in a more private place.

However, even with the addition of three new offices, the necessity for more space became apparent.

“It’s something that’s really needed,” Fleet said. “It will provide needed space for students for study and for group projects, additional offices, group workstations, and it will be the new home for the Student Success Center. The Student Success Center helps students become more effective and efficient learners. It provides access to academic support and tutoring services.”

“This will help the library become a learning commons–a facility where students will have access to the assistance and resources they need to succeed academically. It also helps with recruiting and retention,” Fleet said. “We’re very grateful that Frank Murphy is stepping up and doing this.”

The other aspect of this project that Fleet feels is necessary is to change the facade of the library so that it will look more like the other buildings on campus.

Overall, the plans to update Pfeiffer Library will make TU a more attractive campus.

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faculty and staff news susan marion recognized Ten of the top seniors of Columbian High School were honored along with individuals who impacted them throughout their high school career during the Excellence in Education dinner held in April. Senior Alexandra Elchert honored Susan Marion. Mrs. Marion taught Alexandra piano lessons from the time she was young.

Blake’s Socratic Literature,” explores the ways in which Søren Kierkegaard’s and William Blake’s Moravian upbringings contributed to their understanding and later appropriation of the figure of Socrates as presented in Plato’s works.

Enforcement Officer and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the University having served as a police officer.

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director of campus safety TU welcomed Jennifer Boucher in the new position of Director of Campus Safety. Jennifer’s responsibilities include development, implementation, and management of campus safety initiatives, including the supervision of the NightWatch staff, overseeing safety training, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, plus rules and regulations regarding campus safety and security. Jennifer is a Certified State of Ohio Law

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direct investment in Costa Rica, particularly in the area of ecotourism. Kahle-Piasecki also chaired a session on International Perspectives for the conference.

She developed a research interest in Central American businesses practices while living and teaching in Costa Rica during the summer of 2012 as a visiting professor.

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Dr. James Rovira, Associate Professor of English, was awarded a grant to participate as a summer scholar for the 2013 National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Seminar titled “Reassessing British Romanticism.”

paper presented in costa rica Dr. Lisa Kahle-Piasecki, Assistant Professor of Management and Information Systems, presented a paper, Business in Costa Rica: Trends and Issues, at the 14th Annual Conference of the National Business and Economic Society in Costa Rica. Her paper explored the opportunities for foreign

paper accepted Dr. James Rovira’s paper, “Knowing Love and Peace by their Opposites: the Demonic in Blake and Kierkegaard” was accepted for the 2013 national conference of North American Society for the Study of Romanticism, held in Boston. Rovira was also invited to contribute an essay to the anthology Kierkegaard, Literature, and the Arts (Northwestern University Press). Rovira’s contribution, “The Moravian Origins of Kierkegaard’s and

Dr. Jason Slone, Dean of Graduate and Degree Completion Programs & Associate Professor of Cognition and Culture, presented at the Midwest American Academy of Religion conference titled, “Why is evolution harder to learn than creationism? Exploring a Cultural Epidemiological Puzzle,” in April.

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graduate degree earned Dr. Teresa Collins, Associate Professor of Education for Tiffin University, was conferred a Master of Arts degree in English from Morehead State University in May. Her thesis, “Major Theories of Teaching Writing,” provides a historical overview of nine important theories of writing pedagogy dating from Aristotle to the modern era.

mountains of Korea several years ago, which sparked a research interest in the topic of mindfulness. The new research suggests how central family relationships and mindfulness are to mental health and also provides a guide for therapeutic intervention.

of Reality Therapy in Drug Treatment for Female Abusers.”

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Dr. Fang-Mei Law

Dr. Jonathan Appel was invited by the editors of the Huffington Post website, to write comments concerning the controversy that resulted from the publication of the fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in May by the American Psychiatric Association.

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papers presented - workshops conducted Dr. Fang-Mei Law, Associate Professor in the School of Criminal Justice & Social Sciences, presented two research papers at the 2013 Academy of Criminal Justice Science Annual Meeting held in March in Dallas, Texas.

She also conducted workshops for the Eastern Ohio Counseling Association in May. The first workshop was titled, “Sense of Hope and Recovery from Substance Abuse for Female Drug Abusers,” and the second workshop was titled, “Sense of Self-Control and Recovery: The Effectiveness

Dr. Jonathan Appel, Associate Professor at Tiffin University, co-presented with his wife, Dr. Dohee Kim-Appel, new research at the annual American Counseling Association (ACA) Conference in March in Cincinnati. Appel discussed how the family systems concept of “differentiation of self” is related to specific measurements of “mindfulness,” which is a concept rooted in Buddhism.

Dohee is Associate Professor in the School of Graduate and Professional Studies at Ursuline College.

The Appels spent time at a Buddhist monastery in the

Societies – an alliance of the most representative Korean institutions in gerontology.

leadership development Dr. Gretchen Carroll presented “The ABC’s of the Best Practices in Leadership Development” at the 2013 Tobias Leadership Conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Tobias Leadership Conference explores leadership in a range of different contexts, encompassing leadership in business, government, education, health care and non-profit communities. The focus of the conference is on the stimulation of original thought and the dissemination of the practical application of scholarship and research.

Carroll’s presentation included a leadership development model she created to help leadership development and human resource practitioners hire and develop organizational leaders.

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papers presented at world congress TU Professor Dr. Jonathan Appel presented two papers at the 20th World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics in June in Seoul, South Korea. The congress was hosted by the Federation of Korean Gerontological

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Professor Emeritus of Management Dr. Laura Mays and Professor of Marketing Dr. Perry Haan participated in accreditation visits for the European Council for Business Education (ECBE) during the spring semester.

Mays visited the Geneva Business School in Geneva, Switzerland in February. Haan was on teams that went to Alfred Nobel University in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine and National Business School in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The TU business programs are accredited by ECBE.

Tiffin University named Joyce Hall-Yates as the new Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Hall-Yates holds an undergraduate degree from Asbury College and a Juris Doctorate from Ohio Northern University.

Her post graduate work in law was from Capital University.

Prior to her employment at Tiffin University, she directed and taught classes in a paralegal education program. At Tiffin University, she has been responsible for the development of the Paralegal Studies Program, and has been Chair for the Master of Education and the Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies programs.

student news meet & greet Tiffin University welcomed 50 plus new international students to campus for the spring semester. An opportunity to socialize, Meet & Greet, took place in Frank’s Hall in January.

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grad offered sales position with cleveland indians Tiffin University 2013 graduate Ashley Madison, Oak Harbor, Ohio, accepted a job offer with the Cleveland Indians sales team after proving her abilities during a university sanctioned partnership.

TU’s School of Business partnered with the Cleveland Indians baseball team in a mentoring program designed to improve students’ sales skills, gain real world experience, and increase their networking opportunities.

Madison competed both individually, and as a group with her partner Hayley Coppola, to sell tickets for the April 13-14 Indians’ home stand against their rival Chicago White Sox. Being the top sales person, Ashley received game tickets, shadow experience, scoreboard recognition, and obviously a successful interview with the Indians HR Department.

According to Professor Bonnie Tiell, more than 70 Marketing and Sport Management students in four classes were mentored this spring on the Cleveland Indians sales team.

In February, students were offered a one-hour basic sales training seminar.

The seminar was followed by an onsite visit by TU students and faculty to Cleveland’s Progressive Field. The sales training took place in one of the executive suites overlooking home plate.

“Ashley now joins the growing list of graduates who are working in the professional sports industry. Currently, TU business students are employed in the front offices of the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Columbus Crew, Philadelphia Eagles, and Indianapolis Colts, to name a few,” Tiell said.

“I’m speechless,” said Ashley.

“This is a dream come true for me! I’m excited to put my education and experience to work.”

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Students from TU pose for a photo during a visit to Headquarters Supreme Allied Commander Transformation (HQ SACT) in February. The Tiffin students played the role of the Iceland and Estonia delegations at the International Model NATO 2013 held in Washington, D.C. The Model NATO event is a simulation of the proceedings of NATO, augmented by a pre-conference study and briefings at embassies of NATO member states. It provides a unique opportunity for university and college students to study the role, structure and activities of NATO, as well as the military, political-security, economic, and social issues facing the Alliance.

Tiffin University students enjoyed lunch with State Representative Rex Damschroder during the Independent College Day. The students were also recognized on the floor of the Ohio Senate by State Senator David Burke. They met with the Ohio House Finance Subcommittee on Higher Education; witnessed the testimony of Mr. Todd Jones, who is President of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio.

The students were given the opportunity to meet with staff or legislators from legislative offices about their experiences with independent colleges and why it is so important to maintain a role for them within the higher education policy making.

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second annual summit a success TU’s Business Club hosted the second annual Summit to Success, “Preparing Today’s Business Students for Tomorrow,” in February. The event focused on educating and preparing business students for their professional Jeff Oravitz careers, and an opportunity to network with business professionals throughout the day. Approximately 300 students were in attendance. The keynote speaker for the event was Jeff Oravitz, President and Chief Executive Officer of MetoKote Corporation based in Lima, Ohio, who spoke on leadership and globalization.

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The Tiffin University School of Business is creating an Entrepreneurship Program to serve TU students, as well as the greater Tiffin community and beyond in an effort to teach students about creativity and innovation. The broader concept of entrepreneurship includes those who are starting or expanding business, but also includes exploring innovative risk taking within organizations, sometimes referred to as intrapreneurship. It also consists of risk taking in non-business organizations and can include social entrepreneurship, political entrepreneurship, and knowledge entrepreneurship.

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The Tiffin University chapter of Delta Mu Delta inducted new members and recognized outgoing seniors in April. The Iota Epsilon chapter of Delta Mu Delta is Tiffin University’s international business honor society. All ACBSP accredited schools are eligible to form chapters of Delta Mu Delta. Some of the benefits of the lifetime membership to Delta Mu Delta include networking opportunitie, access to job listings for employers interested in hiring Delta Mu Delta members and eligibility to compete for numerous scholarships.

“We are no more unique than any other parents,” Nathan Santos said at a fundraiser by Alpha Iota Sorority of Tiffin University. Santos, a professor in TU’s music department, spoke for the fundraiser for Autism Awareness. His son, Ross, 14, was diagnosed at 2 years old with Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified.

“This experience has been more enriching than anything. We’ve learned to parent better and adapt to our children and do things a little differently,” Santos said. Santos and his wife, Kristen, also have a helpful and involved daughter, Ariana, 13.

Ross, who was non-verbal until age 5, also Santos Family spoke about his experiences with autism.

“Autism has changed my life for a long time.

I don’t know as much as the kids in my grade know, but I am learning to surpass that,” Ross said. “I learn slower than other kids, but I am not much different. I feel unique.”

Gift baskets were donated from other TU student organizations and raffled off.

Autism Society of Northwest Ohio also donated brochures for the evening. Funds went to the National Autism Society and Heartspring.

This story appeared, in part, in The Advertiser-Tribune

addison’s wish more than a game When the Dragons faced the University of Findlay Oilers in January, the game had a much larger purpose.

Early in the fall of 2012, student athletes of Tiffin and Findlay Student Athlete Advisory Committees (SAAC) met for their annual GLIAC/SAAC fall meeting. The representatives from Tiffin and Findlay collaborated on how they could make a substantial monetary donation to the GLIAC SAAC’s charity of choice, the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Ideas flourished from conversations, text messages and emails and the result was #addisonswish.

The student athletes from Tiffin and Findlay decided to become “Wish Granters” for a young girl named Addison who has been diagnosed with a disease called soft tissue sarcoma.

Addison’s wish was to go to Nickelodeon Water Park so that she can swim with the dolphins, while enjoying the warm Florida sun.

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Francis Dove Edwin speaks to high school students

two-time olympian Dr. Francis Dove Edwin, President of the Sierra Leone Olympian Association, Director of Development for the African Olympian Association, and former flag holder for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, served as a senior visiting lecturer for the School of Business during spring semester. He also presented at Columbian and Calvert High School’s team dinners in February.

A motivational speaker, Edwin is a dual citizen of Sierra Leone and the United States. He also competed in the 1998 Seoul Korea Games (100 & 200 meters). He has done numerous presentations and humanitarian peace projects for the IOC and the United Nations.

At TU, he taught a graduate course in Global and Transnational Business and undergraduate courses in sports and recreation management. In March, he was a special guest of the White House when President Obama welcomed leaders of four African countries to discuss strengthening democracy and promoting economic growth throughout emerging nations. A resident of London, England, he travelled from Tiffin to Africa shortly after graduation to participate in elections for several Olympic committees.

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“lincoln’s code” Professor John F. Witt from the Yale School of Law visited Tiffin University to talk about his most recent work, Lincoln’s Code: The Laws of War in American History, in April. Dr. Witt’s appearance was part of the speaker program of the TU School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences.

Lincoln’s Code: The Laws of War in American History has been recognized as “a persuasively argued history of the idea that conflict among nations can be regulated by law.” Professor Witt was awarded the 2012 Bancroft Prize for Excellence in History Writing – one of the most prestigious annual honors for historians – for Lincoln’s Code. The work was also a New York Times Notable Book for 2012.

The book examines American military history beginning with the Revolutionary War through the early 20th century, and focuses on how Abraham Lincoln used the laws of war to further his goals of emancipation and the end of slavery.

In the context of today’s conflicts, Witt’s book also discusses how Lincoln addressed the issue of a war that involved American citizens on both sides of the conflict, whether to consider those fighting for the Confederacy to be criminals or combatants, and other issues that we currently find in the public debates.

small business Michael Holly of Toledo, Ohio, spoke to TU’s Information Systems Small Business Management class in February on what it is like to buy and operate a small business in another country. Michael and his wife, Alison, recently purchased a beachfront restaurant, Nibbana, located in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Michael shared his passion for owning his own small business, the benefits and challenges he faces as a small business owner in another country, and his encouragement to follow dreams. Michael and Alison were featured on the HGTV channel’s popular show House Hunters International in 2012.

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cultural experience for graduate students

Karolina Kristof, Cleveland, OH & Heather Gordon-Smith, Mansfield, OH

Amanda Ellis, Tiffin, OH; Samantha Hager, Shamokin, PA; Destanny Couch, Columbus, OH; and Sarah Shepard, Shamokin, PA

Eastern India. “I kept comparing them to my religion.”

Students enjoyed the foods of various cultures. They served food at the Toledo, Ohio, Cherry St. Mission, and lived in their own ‘Tent City’ for a night while fasting to help them understand homelessness.

I’m going to become more culturally sensitive toward diverse groups,” said student Destanny Couch of Westerville, Ohio.

Students also learned about the cultural competence federal mandates from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Affairs.

Samantha Hager, also of Shamokin, Pennsylvania, said, “It’s changed my opinion a lot. I’m more culturally aware, it’s opened my eyes.”

“Anytime I interact with clients, I’ll be more open to their background,” Shepard added.

“It is a unique class, and in my opinion, a direct way of walking in someone else’s shoes, which is more realistic than reading about it or seeing it on TV,” Victor said. “This class teaches students to compile what they learn and build a culturally competent agency that complies with federal mandates. They are also required to journal their experience and tie it into their academic study during the second week of the seminar. I know students come away with a much deeper understanding of the struggles of others from the class.”

“After 13 years of regular school, four years of college, and two semesters of graduate school, I’ve never felt like I’ve learned more, become more accepting of people through religions different from me, than in the last two days,” said student Sarah Shepard of Shamokin, Pennsylvania, during the Tent City experience in May as part of a two-week graduate seminar in Cultural Competence.

The two-week seminar for Master of Science in Criminal Justice in Forensic Psychology students consists of a week of immersion experience and a week of lectures, readings and discussion with the end goal of exposing students to cultural differences.

“The main focus is to learn by doing and interacting with persons of a different culture,” said Dr. Elizabeth AthaideVictor, Professor of Forensic Psychology.

During the week of cultural immersion, according to Victor, students visited the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities art studio, learned about disabilities, alternative religions such as Wicca, classical music, Hindu, Islam, Judaism, civil rights, homelessness, and heard from TU’s GLASS (gay, lesbian, and straight supporters).

“It was cool to see different aspects of the religions, but to also see how they are similar too,” said student Karolian Kristof from Cleveland, Ohio.

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art curator named Tiffin University has named Professor Lee Fearnside as curator of the Diane Kidd Art Gallery. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Fearnside is responsible for overseeing exhibitions, presenting themed and regional shows and providing internships for TU students working toward degrees in arts administration.

“I look forward to working to connect the Diane Kidd Gallery with the curriculum, as well as engage the community with professional art exhibitions Lee Fearnside from across the region and the country,” Fearnside said.

Through the leadership of Diane Kidd, the original art gallery opened in Franks Hall in 1994. The gallery has grown and is located in the Hayes Center for the Arts.

Fearnside earned a master’s degree in photography from the Rhode Island School of Design. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in studio art from Smith College and a collegiate teaching certificate from Brown University.

She also has taught at College of the Holy Cross, Roger Williams University, Greenfield Community College and Salem State College.

exhibition by cleveland artist TU’s Diane Kidd Gallery presented ‘Orchidaceae: A Study- Drawings and Ceramics’ exhibition by Cleveland artist Angelica Pozo in February.

She produced a number of pieces displaying various species of the orchid flower. Pozo’s works showcased in the gallery include a number of pastel drawings and ceramic tiles that are both plain and painted.

Cleveland artist Angelica Pozo speaks about the challenges of incorporating orchids into artwork at Tiffin University’s Diane Kidd Gallery.

the local cheesburger TU faculty member and recently named Curator of the Diane Kidd Gallery, Lee Fearnside, presented “The Local Cheeseburger” in March.

This unique exhibition focused on alternatives to mass-produced fast foods by highlighting options offered by local farmers and food producers. “The Local Cheeseburger” illustrated the local production of the various components of this popular food item.

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at area farmer’s markets. They all speak about their passion for their products, their love of the craft, and the value of connecting to a local community in an age where face-to-face exchange is often diminished by virtual experience.”

Fearnside added that “The Local Cheeseburger” offers its audience the opportunity to reexamine their relationship to common food and the people who make it.

Local Cheeseburger Panel Discussion A panel discussion, moderated by Professor Lee Fearnside, was held in April about the connections between local food, foodways and fast food.

Panelists included Dr. David Hogan, Professor of History at Heidelberg University, and a well-known scholar of the American fast food industry; Dr. Lucy Long, who is the author of Culinary Tourism (2004), Regional American Food Culture (2009), and numerous articles on foodways; and Dr. Matt Bereza, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling at Tiffin University, whose expertise includes on how food, psychology, and the human experience intersect.

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tu donates to calvert stem center Calvert Catholic School hosted an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony for the new STEM Enrichment Center. The room was equipped through donations from Tiffin University, Calvert’s alumni association, Seneca County Commissioner Fred Zoeller and private donors. College courses such as psychology, sociology, calculus, college composition and business law will be offered in the center through Tiffin University. Students will earn both high school and college credit through the Calvert-TU dual enrollment partnership, which is similar to existing partnerships TU has with Columbian, Lima Central, Mohawk, Buckeye Central and Clyde High Schools.

student art exhibition Tiffin University’s annual Student Art Exhibition, held in April, coincided with a reception recognizing this year’s graduating seniors. The show featured work from regular undergraduate courses in drawing, painting and design, as well as a special exhibition of advanced undergraduate portfolio projects and creative thesis projects from the Master of Humanities program.

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music tu music directors are in demand Members of Tiffin University’s music faculty were busy this year serving as guest conductors, clinicians, presenters and adjudicators at music events in several states.

Brad Rees, Director of the Music Department, was invited to serve as a participant at a choral directors’ roundtable at the national convention for the American Brad Rees Choral Directors Association in Dallas. The session explored the relationship between vocal jazz and contemporary a cappella styles, and the six roundtable members included leaders in vocal music education from across the country. He also led the performance of TU’s a cappella group Up in the Air at the Ohio Music Education Association annual conference, and is also serving as judge at several choir competitions in Ohio and Indiana.

Nathan Santos, Commercial Music Director served as guest conductor for two high school honors vocal jazz ensembles in Pennsylvania. The PMEA District Nathan Santos 6 honors vocal jazz ensemble met in Johnstown in February, and the District 7 honors vocal jazz ensemble met in Mechanicsburg in March, and are comprised of the best jazz vocalists from across their districts.

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sidewalk chalk Chicago’s hottest up and coming band Sidewalk Chalk visited campus in February. Sidewalk Chalk plays a fusion of hip hop, soul and jazz – featuring a smart and lyrical emcee, a phenomenally powerful singer, a tap dancer, and a tight trio of keys, bass, drums, and a horn section of trumpet and trombone.

first tu music graduate presents senior recital TU music major Anthony Palicka presented a Senior Recital in March.

Palicka was the first to graduate with the new bachelor’s degree in Professional Music at TU’s commencement in May. The recital included a variety of musical styles, including jazz, rock and popular music, and it featured a band that included both TU students and faculty. The program included new adaptations of music from the musical Grease, pop songs from the 80 ’s through today, and two original songs.

“Tiffin University has truly been the first place I have been that has felt like home,” said Palicka. “My undergraduate journey took quite a bit longer than four years, and I’m really proud to have obtained this degree,” he added.

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dance team The TU Dance Team performed their spring showcase in April.

The showcase offered an opportunity for the TU family and Tiffin community to enjoy a mix of different dance styles such as hip-hop, lyrical, tap, jazz, clog, ballet, theater, and dub step.

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TU’s Gospel Choir presented a Gospel Celebration Concert in April at Faith United Methodist Church, in Tiffin.

This was the first full TU gospel concert for director Ronnie Lindsey. Lindsey is an international gospel recording artist, and a member of the acclaimed Chicago-based professional gospel choir, Ricky Dillard & New G.

TU’s 16th annual ProMusic Festival took place at The Ritz Theatre. The festival includes area instrumental and vocal groups that performed for nationally renowned music educators who served as judges and clinicians.

kid’s choir Children perform with Tiffin University’s Kids Choir in April in the Osceola Theatre.

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“Axis Indoor Percussion,” a new indoor drumline ensemble, was awarded first place at its inaugural competition with a show titled “Tribal Affect,” at the Ohio Indoor Performance Association (OIPA) showcase held in February in Holland, Ohio. The group also performed in March at North Royalton High School.

Rob Ciesluk, Tiffin University Director of Bands, leads the ensemble, which consists of TU students as well as students from area high schools and other colleges.

The group uses traditional marching drumline instruments (including snare, tenor, bass, and cymbals) and front ensemble instruments (including marimba, vibraphone drum set, and keyboards), while utilizing aspects of theatre to create a complete musical experience.

the curious savage The Dragons Den Players presented The Curious Savage by John Patrick for its spring performance in April.

About The Curious Savage Mrs. Savage has been left ten million dollars by her husband and wants to make the best use of it, in spite of the efforts of her grown-up stepchildren to get their hands on it.

“In this 1950’s piece, it’s easy to recognize the disparity in compassion between the guests of the mental facility and the savages on the outside,” said Dr. Mary Grennen, Associate Professor of English and Director of Theatre Arts. “The unethical is the norm, while the civilized is atypical.”

The cast included Paige Hanson, Aaron Stewart, Jamie Reed, Taylor Tackett, Nicole Beard, Justin Grimes, Tyler Bell, Cari Lyczek-Roser, Emma Wegner, Julie Banks, and Graham

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events! basketball Alumni day The TU Alumni Office joined with Men’s and Women’s Basketball to host an Alumni Day in February. Starting at the Heminger Center, a friendly game of basketball between the men’s alumni teams kicked off the morning, followed by lunch. Next, it was on to the Gillmor Center to relax in the hospitality suite and enjoy the men’s and women’s varsity match ups.

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baseball alumni weekend Baseball alumni gathered in April to cheer on the Dragons for a varsity double-header. Following the games, an alumni reception was held at the Heminger Center which included a fun-filled game of whiffle ball.

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In February, Tiffin University sponsored another Alumni and Friends Cruise. The group traveled aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines Pride of America for a 7 day Hawaii cruise, which departed from Honolulu and included ports of call in Honolulu, Maui (Kahului), Hilo, Kona, and Kauai. President and Mrs. Paul Marion hosted the group and Tiffin University sponsored a private dinner party for the guests, making it a truly unique experience.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of their graduation from TU, the Class of 1963 was invited to be our guests at the commencement luncheon and join the graduation procession with the Class of 2013. Affectionately referred to as our “Golden Grads” and representing the Class of 1963 at the commencement ceremonies were Dean Distel, Robert Reinman, John Gonya, MaryAnn (McDermott) Thompson, and Harry Burd, joined by Alumni Director, Celinda Scherger.

alumni board It’s official! Tiffin University has formed an Alumni Association Board. Members of the Board are committed to building upon a common bond of enthusiasm, loyalty, and service to Tiffin University while encouraging greater alumni participation in order to support the university’s development and enrollment efforts. Members of this inaugural board are: Jeffrey Beard ’02; Harry Burd ’63; Parris Burt ‘08/’10; Richard Collins ’02; Erica Henry 2000; William Hertzer ’60; Ryan Pessell ’07; Curt Peterson ’71; Jesse Schrader ‘02/’04; Kelly Giebel Stocker ’89; and Kara McDonald Windsor ‘96/’02.

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Ed Sheldon

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Ed Sheldon is one of the most experienced criminal justice professionals currently serving in Ohio, having worked at six different correctional institutions in Ohio since 1989, when he joined the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections.

He has been Warden of the Toledo Correctional Institution, a maximum security prison, since 2011. Sheldon also holds the distinction of being one of the first graduates from the Tiffin University Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) Program, earning his degree in 2000.

When he was looking for a graduate degree, Tiffin University was the perfect fit. “All the professors had previous criminal justice experience in the field, which impressed me the most about the program,” Warden Sheldon says. “Likewise, many of my fellow classmates were also criminal justice professionals, climbing the ranks of their organizations. I am still in touch with some of them. We bonded on those long Saturdays.”

He adds: “The well-rounded criminal justice education has been useful as I interact with branches of law enforcement outside of corrections, to include interaction with the public and media.”

Sheldon began his public service in 1980 when he joined the U.S. Army. He served as a Tank Commander on the East German border during the Cold War and finished his military career in 1993 as a First Lieutenant of Calvary in the Army National Guard after Operation Desert Storm.

His first job with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections was as a Corrections Officer at Grafton Correctional Institution, where he was chosen as “Officer of the Year” in 1992. He quickly moved up the ranks to Case Manager, Labor Relations Officer, Correctional Warden Assistant, Deputy Warden of Operations, and Warden. He has had experience with every level of inmate, from minimum security to maximum security, including death row.

Throughout his distinguished career, Warden Sheldon has also been an advocate for continuing education, and he says he recommends the TU Criminal Justice Program to others in his field. “I have explained to those wishing to advance in the criminal justice career field that Tiffin University, through its many degree programs and flexible scheduling, takes away the excuse not to get a graduate degree,” he remarks.

Warden Sheldon is active in such associations as the American Correctional Association, the National Association of Wardens and Superintendents, the Ohio Warden’s Association, the Reserve Officer’s Association, and the U.S. Armor Association. Prior to earning his MCJ from Tiffin University, he received a bachelor’s degree in History from Cleveland State University.

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Jennifer Howard

jennifer howard class of 2010 publishes first novel

The same publisher that introduced the Harry Potter and Hunger Games series of books to U.S. readers has released a first novel by Tiffin University graduate Jennifer Howard. Howard, who writes under the pen name of J. J. Howard, earned her Master of Humanities (MH) degree from TU in 2011. That Time I Joined The Circus, published in hardback in April 2013, has received glowing reviews, and Howard has already finished work on three other young adult novels.

The book began as an assignment for a course taught by Dr. Vincent Moore in fall 2009. Howard later expanded the novel and used it as her thesis, which she successfully defended in February 2011.

In the traditional publishing world, writers rarely submit their work directly to editors and publishers. Most editors won’t even consider a novel unless it’s represented by an agent, but Howard decided to try anyway, and submitted her book to Aimee Friedman, an editor at Scholastic. There was a six-month wait until she heard back from Friedman, who expressed interest in Howard’s novel and offered notes on how she could improve her work. Howard continued to revise, and her book was accepted for publication by Scholastic in July 2012. After her success, Howard signed with an agent, Suzie Townsend at New Leaf Literary and Media in New York.

that time i joined the circus Book Summary A music-obsessed, slightly snarky New York City girl, Lexi is on her own. After making a huge mistake, and facing a terrible tragedy, Lexi has no choice but to track down her long-absent mother. Rumor has it that Lexi’s mom is somewhere in Florida with a traveling circus.

When Lexi arrives at her new, three-ring reality, her mom isn’t there, but her destiny might be. Surrounded by tigers, elephants, and trapeze artists, Lexi finds some surprising friends and an even more surprising chance at true love. She even lucks into a spot as the circus’s fortune teller, reading tarot cards and making predictions. But then Lexi’s ex-best friend from home shows up, and suddenly it’s Lexi’s own future that’s thrown into question.”

Jen Howard grew up in York, PA, and attended Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. “I wasn’t quite sure what to do with my major,” she recalls. “I knew I needed to work some before I could afford grad school. Somewhat reluctantly, I signed up for the Pennsylvania State teaching certificate program. I like to say I was accidentally good at teaching, and I was also surprised that I kind of liked it. I decided to teach for a little while. At some point, a little while turned into 15 years.”

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course of a semester, but ended up writing all but three pages of her book that November.

The next phase for the novel was to revise the work significantly, because I elected to continue the work as my creative thesis. I added about 15,000 words to the piece at that point, and did extensive editing,” she says.

In speaking about Tiffin University, Howard says she has nothing but good things to say.

“I really enjoyed my time at TU. The classes were interesting, the work was challenging, and despite the fact that the courses were all online, there was still somewhat of a sense of community. I think Vince Moore really fosters that in the MH program. I feel like if I had showed up at some point on campus he would have been, ‘Hey, come have a cup of coffee, this is where we hang out in Tiffin,’” she remarks. “The program was small enough that you would have classes with a lot of familiar names. I am still Facebook friends with a lot of the people I went through the program with. That sense of community is really amazing, given that a lot of us never met in person. I think the Tiffin University MH program is a great fit for a lot of people.”

In addition to writing and teaching, Howard says she also enjoys making jewelry, reading, and has recently discovered blogging. “I have always had stories chasing around in my head, so even before I knew that I wanted to be a writer, I loved books and stories. I am also a huge pop culture fanatic.

I love movies, television, and music,” Howard remarks.

“Music has always been really important to me, and it’s still a big part of my writing life. The first thing I do to get a new project started is to make a long playlist, which I listen to as I write. I am excited to share my playlists as my books come out,” she says. “I’ve got links on my website to Ping and Spotify so that people can listen along with me.”

Readers can visit Howard at www.jjhowardbooks.com That Time I Joined The Circus is available wherever books are sold, as well as online through Amazon.

She is currently still teaching at Lake Mary Preparatory School in Lake Mary, FL, where she has students in AP English, English I, Media Studies, and Humanities.

When Jen decided to go back to school to earn her graduate degree, she knew she needed a university that offered a flexible schedule and online programs. “I can’t claim full credit for choosing Tiffin University,” she says. “My best friend, Nikki Morrell, found Tiffin and she started the MH program a semester before me. I was a bit nervous at first that the Humanities major might be too general, and I thought about holding out for a program in English. I’d thought about an MFA in creative writing as well. But Nikki’s classes sounded so interesting, and there just weren’t programs available in English or writing that didn’t require partial residency and/or expensive travel. As a teacher, travel can unfortunately be kind of a deal breaker. It requires the two things we don’t really ever have enough of: time and money.”

She says that she immediately knew she had made the right decision with TU. “Once I began the program, I really enjoyed my classes. I enrolled in all the courses with Professor Moore that I could, and enjoyed them all. Of course, the novel class was my favorite. One of my other favorite courses was Documentary Film with Professor Lee Fearnside. That class turned me into a fan of documentary film, and has directly influenced my teaching, since I have developed a Media Studies Elective at the high school where I teach. We do a big unit on documentary film.”

Howard adds, “It turned out that the wider focus of the Tiffin University MH program became a real benefit, because I was exposed to some new disciplines that I never would have explored taking only literature classes. I have also found a position teaching college online, and the people who interviewed me really liked the fact that my degree was in Humanities, so that I can teach a lot of different subjects.”

She calls her professor Vince Moore “an incredible mentor.”

Moore agreed to work with Howard as her thesis advisor.

“He called my work-in-progress a sort of female, modern The Catcher in the Rye. Through the two writing classes I took with Vince, one on short story, and one on the novel, I learned a lot about writing. Actually, I really learned things I thought I already knew. I knew the rule about ‘show being better than tell,’ of course – I am an English teacher. But until the workshop setting of those classes, I don’t think I really got it in a way that allowed me to be really critical of my own work.”

Howard says Moore gave his novel class the option of writing a 50,000 word novel over the course of the semester, or completing it all in one big sprint in November, as a rabbit-like participant in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). NaNoWriMo is an annual, internet-based creative writing project that takes place every Nov. 1-30.

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jessica lovett class of 2009 publishes first novel

Electric Mirage Publishing Co., www.electricmiragepublishing.com, has announced the debut literary fiction novel from Jessica Lovett, Transplanting Hope.

Jessica Lovett, TU class of 2009, is an author and avid reader passionate about writing books for both adults and children. She holds a Master of Humanities degree with an emphasis in creative writing from Tiffin University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in literature from Howard Payne University. Currently, the author and her husband are building a fledgling homestead with their two young children, a gigantic white dog, a growing flock of Easter egg chickens, and a chicken-herding cat.

According to Jessica, her book was birthed in an undergraduate creative writing course at Howard Payne University of which she continued to delve into for her thesis work at Tiffin University. “Having two babies in the process,” she said, “added a bit of time to finishing the novel, but now that it is published, I feel that I owe Tiffin University gratitude for helping me forge a smooth plot and living characters out of the raw novel elements I arrived with.”

When asked what her inspiration for writing a book was, Jessica said, “I’ve always been inspired by strongly character-driven novels that focus more on people than plot - like Graham Greene’s The End of the Affair or Madeline L’Engle’s A Live Coal in the Sea - and was honored when the characters for Transplanting Hope decided to start living in my mind while I was taking part in a rather stimulating creative writing course.”

“After time,” Jessica continued, “more of the storyline came and my interest in the fine line between psychology and the other medical arts came in to play for example, just how much can a medication do to one’s mind before it crosses the line and becomes unacceptable? When does it become immoral to alter one’s consciousness?”

Those are questions, according to Jessica, that have always bothered her and she enjoyed exploring them in the novel. After being knee-deep in the pharmaceutical related plot, Jessica married a physician assistant! So, gratefully, he helped her iron out a few kinks with legalities and medical details of the book.

“I just love a good character,” she continued. “Honestly, these characters aren’t based on anyone particular in my life, but I have been glad to meet them and let them tell their stories, weaving them closer together as people as their private pasts, presents, and futures are brought out by the pharmaceutical scandal element.

transplanting hope Book Summary An aspiring mystery writer mines his world for greater meaning, and perhaps a soul mate along the way. A kind-hearted chemical engineer casts a cold eye on his disappointing marriage. A stunning journalist conceals her surprising shyness through her well-chosen words. Transplanting Hope, the debut work of fiction by Jessica D. Lovett charts the sometimes hapless, sometimes hopeful lives of divergent individuals whose paths cross in the heat of a corporate cover up, and whose connections help each of them heal past wounds and find inroads to heartening new horizons. With craft and compassion, this absorbing novel will engage readers who seek out subtly wrought character-driven stories with evocative detail.

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dabbling in mysteries with his poison pen, while living in considerable comfort. His best friend from college, Dr. George Morris, faces an altogether different reality each day. His job at the pharmaceutical company Chemi-Life is proving complex, and his marriage to the shopaholic Emily has long since soured. Simultaneously, Times reporter Madeline Bryson learns her job is on the line. Her hunt for a job-saving story entwines all of them in a sinister swirl that exposes far more than any of them had bargained for. As old secrets are unearthed and new allegiances are fused, Transplanting Hope offers a richly drawn, suspenseful foray into three lives, and how feelings, failings, hearts, and hopes can be transformed by chance meetings and redemptive twists of fate.

Jessica Lovett grew up all around central Texas, spending the majority of her childhood in a small town with one stoplight, a running “tab” at the grocery store, and ever-roaming deer and jackrabbits.

She attended Howard Payne University (HPU) in Brownwood, Texas and was an officer member of Alpha Psi Omega, the national theatre fraternity. She was also active in theatre and band. She worked at two local radio stations as a deejay, copywriter, and Promotional Director. After HPU, she married and began working on a Master’s Degree in Literature at Abilene Christian University.

When she found out she was expecting her first baby, she and her husband decided they wanted to live closer to family. “My husband ironically got a job landing us back in that same small town I’d said goodbye to as a child,” she said. “Since there was no university remotely in the area that I could commute to, I set out to find a school online to finish my master’s degree. Finding Tiffin University was a godsend– I was thrilled to find a respectable graduate program from a real, brick-and-mortar school and not just a ‘school’ that lives on the Internet only.”

“I appreciated that Tiffin worked with me to reach my creative writing goals,” Jessica continued, “catering my thesis work around that emphasis. My two thesis advisors, Drs. Rovira and Moore, pushed my writing even more and helped me to reach beyond myself.

The classes I took at Tiffin were challenging, thoughtprovoking, and have been useful in all of my writing endeavors.”

Readers can visit Lovett at www.jessicadlovett.com The paperback and Kindle eBook editions are currently available from the author’s website and from Amazon.com.

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Tiffin University students and parents currently use CASHNet online e-payment processing to pay for tuition, room and board charges and other fees via credit card, ACH and/or PIN-less debit. Extending CASHNet accessibility to the Alumni Giving webpage for online donations to the Annual Fund maintains the same thought process.

Anyone wanting to give to the Tiffin University Annual Fund can easily set up a CASHNet user account and password through the Alumni Giving website at www.tiffin.edu/ alumni/support/. Additionally, Alumni may access their CASHNet accounts to register and attend events.

The Annual Fund of Tiffin University maintains the academic, campus and student services that are not covered by tuition. In fact, only 80 percent of the cost of an education at TU is covered by tuition. The balance is subsidized by the generous donations of students, parents, faculty & staff, and by the friends and family of the University.

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Richard Thomas Sullivan, Class of 1957, Chattanooga, Tennessee, wrote, “Upon graduation from TU, I continued my education at Kent State University and graduated in 1960 with a degree in Business Administration.

I joined the American Water Works Company in 1961 and spent the next 39 years in the management and finance area of subsidiaries in Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, California, and Tennessee. In 1999, I retired as Vice President and General Manager of the Tennessee American Water Company.”

Richard and his wife, Eileen, have three grown children and four grandchildren.

Deborahf Graber, Class of 1984, East Jordan, Michigan, wrote, “I recently accepted the National Credit Manager position for EJ USA. I am relocating to northern Michigan.

TU’s campus has grown so much from when I attended. It is very impressive!”

Jeff McClain, Class of 1984, Upper Sandusky, Ohio, was elected to his third term in the Ohio House of Representatives for all the citizens of Wyandot, Crawford and Morrow counties and part of Marion and Seneca counties.

Kelly Giebel Stocker, Class of 1989, Tiffin, Ohio, is the owner of Ships ‘N Trips, Inc. in Tiffin. Her husband, Terence, is a Habilitation Manager at School of Opportunity.

They have two children, Kylie age 17, and Connor age 14.

James Herman, Class of 1990, Massillon, Ohio, writes, “I wanted to take a few minutes to express to the alumni and staff how much TU has changed over the years. I graduated in 1990 and I am overly impressed with all the changes that have taken place. The school, sports facilities, and the website are very well done. Thanks to all!” James is a Department Manager at Home Depot.

John Nobles, Class of 1990, Holland, Ohio, was named Director of People Development at the Douglas Company.

People Development is a general contractor specializing in senior care and multi-family construction. In his new position, he will focus largely on developing and managing a long-term strategic human resources plan that reflects the staffing, hiring, training, and promotional requirements needed to meet the company’s growth objectives. John has over 30 years of experience in the human resources field. He most recently held a position as Corporate Director of Talent Management and Organizational Development at Owens-Illinois.

Rex Damschroder, MBA 1994, Fremont, Ohio, was elected to his second term in the Ohio House of Representatives. Rex previously served as Ohio State Representative from 1995 to 2003.

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Holly Stacy, Class of 1995, Green Springs, Ohio, was elected to the office of Seneca County Ohio Commissioner.

Carrie Ann Bellamy, Class of 1997, La Junta, Colorado, is a Probation Officer for the Colorado Judicial Branch, 16th JD. Kenneth Tener, Class of 1997, Gainesville, Florida, and his wife, Jennifer, have two children. Cameron is 12 years old and Chris is 11 years old.

Dave Marks, Class of 1998, Medina, Ohio, is a Financial Analyst for the Cleveland Clinic. His wife, Jamie, is a HR Generalist for National Interstate Insurance Corp. They have two children, Lincoln, age 4, and Grayson, age 1.

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1990’s David Little, MBA 1999, Marion, Ohio, wrote, “I retired as President of Ohio American Water in May 2012.

After spending a few months relaxing and traveling, I accepted the role of Director at the Marion County Board of Elections in February. As director, I oversee and actively participate in all aspects of the election process including voter registration, petition review, ballot creation, selecting polling locations, recruiting and training poll workers, conducting elections, and monitoring financial reporting.” He and his wife just celebrated their 35th anniversary. When not working, they enjoy walking, biking, traveling, and spending time with their children and grandchildren.

Celinda Scherger, Class of 1999, Tiffin, Ohio, has been named Director of Career Development at Tiffin University.

Celinda had previously served as Director of Alumni Relations for the past 15 years.

Nicole Clark, Class of 2001, Glen Burnie, Maryland, wrote, “I have been a member of the Coast Guard for the past 9 years and have been stationed in California, Virginia, and Alabama. I am currently stationed in Baltimore, Maryland at USCG Sector Baltimore working as a coordinator of search and rescue, law enforcement, marine environment protection, maritime safety, security and mobility, and ice operations for the Upper Chesapeake Bay and the National Capital Region (Washington D.C.).” During her time in service, she has been awarded numerous Meritorious Commendation awards, two Humanitarian awards, two USCG Commandant Letters of Commendations, Presidential Unit Citation, and the Coast Guard Achievement Medal.

Celinda Scherger

2000’s Robert Gross, MCJ 2000, Fremont, Ohio, was recently appointed to the Fremont City Council. “It was a great opportunity to be more involved, so I jumped at the chance,” Gross said. He works at the Juvenile Residential Center of Northwest Ohio in Bowling Green. Robert and his wife have two children.

Shaun Sondergeld, Class of 2001, Genoa, Ohio, is the operations shift supervisor at BP Husky Refinery in Oregon, Ohio. He and his wife, Gabrielle, have a daughter, Isabella Grace.

Justin Cummings, Class of 2002, Charlotte, NC, and wife Lauren are the proud parents of a son, Crew, born in May.

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Daniel Steptoe, Class of 2002, Port Huron, Michigan, and his wife, Tracie, welcomed twin girls, Allison and Margaret, in October.

Allison and Margaret Steptoe

Cory Suchland, Class of 2002, New Bremen, Ohio, works as an Investigator for Auglaize County Children Services in Wapakoneta. He has a son, Braeden, who is 9 years old.

Lucinda Werling, MBA 2002, Avon, Indiana, works as a Quality Executive at RollsRoyce Corporation in Indianapolis.

Kendra Lease Shearer, Class of 2003, Tiffin, Ohio, and her husband, Kyle, welcomed their first child, Kannon, in February.

Brian Glenn, Class of 2002, Columbus, Ohio, works as Market Manager for Sherwin Williams. His wife, Katie, is a Deployment Analyst for Victoria’s Secret. They have one child, Sophia, age 3.

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2000’s Bill Thistlethwaite, Class of 2004, Orrville, Ohio, and his wife Sarah, welcomed their first child, Jaxon, in January.

Jaxon Thistlewaite

David Matthew Moody, Class of 2005, Winfield, Illinois, and his wife, Allison, have four children; Devin, age 11, Kamren, age 9, Adyn, age 2, and Keegan, age 1.

Wendy Rupert Wadsworth, Class of 2005, Sheffield Lake, Ohio, works at Grant Thronton, LLP as an Audit Manager in Cleveland.

Amanda Smith Weiker, Class of 2005, Tiffin, Ohio, and Dean Weiker, welcomed Caitlyn, born in January.

Mark Kalnicki, Class of 2006, North Royalton, Ohio, works for CVS Caremark in Solon as an IT business analyst.

Nicole Jordan Carroll, MCJ 2007, Alexandria, Virginia, is a Victim Specialist for the Fairfax County Police Department.

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Monica Ashley Gerace, Class of 2007, Medina, Ohio is employed by Burlington Coat Factory as a Loss Prevention Manager.

Johnetta Lewis Burnett, MCJ 2008, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, married Gary Alan Burnett in May. She is a case worker for PAT Center. Her husband is employed at Remington Arms.

Cynthia Leis, MBA 2007, Delphos, Ohio, was recently selected as the new economic development director at the Van Wert County Ohio State University Extension. She worked as a senior business consult with the Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network for 17 years, and has been a professor at the University of Northwestern Ohio for the past two years. During that time, she collaborated with businesses, universities and other economic development directors to promote growth in the manufacturing community. Cynthia and her husband, Mike, have three children.

Donnie Johnson, Class of 2008 and 2012, and Sarah DePugh Johnson, Class of 2008, Findlay, Ohio, welcomed Macie, in April.

Kathryn Schmidt, Class of 2008, Burbank, California, is the Division Manager for the Carly Bennice Draeger, Mega Group, Inc. in North Class of 2008, Toledo, Ohio, is a provider contracting coor- Hollywood, California where she oversees daily operadinator at Paramount Health tions for the pre-employment Care. Her husband, Gary, is a screening division and is self-employed contractor. working on an MBA. Previously, she worked in sales Orville Jennings, Class of for NBC/Universal and was a 2008, Winston-Salem, North Page for the CBS Corporation Carolina, works for Wake and worked on shows such Forest University in college as American Idol, The Price Is athletics.

Right, and Dancing with the Stars. Kathryn is also involved Shawn Kunkle, Class of in an organization called the 2009, Cortland, Ohio, is National Association of Proworking in Daegu, South Korea as Guest English Teacher. fessional Background ScreenHe works in the public educa- ers (NAPBS). Annually, she flies to Washington, D.C. on tion system of South Korea where he teaches English as a behalf of NAPBS to meet with 2nd language to 4th, 5th, and lawmakers to lobby on issues which represent the organiza6th graders. Shawn says, “It’s tion. She is also a member of a wonderful job to have bethe Burbank Police Departcause it provides the teacher ment’s Community Academy a unique cultural experiwhich creates an alliance ence, a job, and the chance between the police and the to travel and see the world. community and affords many I work with several other co-teachers in the English De- volunteer opportunities. partment where we plan lesHank and Andrea Adkins, sons, classes, and activities Class of 2009, Hamilton, for children in Daegu, South Ohio, were married in 2010.

Korea, that will help them The couple welcomed their learn English.” first child, Brinley Marie, last September. Hank is a Police Carol McDannell, Class of Officer in Cincinnati. Andrea 2009, New Riegel, Ohio, has is a Financial Services Profesbeen named Director of Insional for New York Life. ternships at Tiffin University.

Jaclyn Burton Pessell, Class of 2007, Findlay, Ohio, and her husband, Ryan, welcomed their first child, Corbin Robert, in February.

Jessica Schult Phillips, Class of 2007, Mckinney, Texas, works for Warner Chilcott in Pharmaceutical Sales. Her husband, Chris, is a Chiropractor. They have a daughter, Cali, who is 2 years old.

Matt Schwartz, Class of 2007, Andover, Kansas, is an Accountant for Cargill in Wichita, Kansas. His wife, Amber, is an Accountant for Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP/ Wichita State University. He wrote, “On October 12, Amber and I welcomed a new baby boy, Chase, to our family.”

Kathryn “Katie” Luker Snare, Class of 2009, San Tan Valley, is employed by TriCity Cardiology.

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Eric Brough, Class of 2009, Pandora, Ohio, was named Assistant Vice President for Citizens National Bank. He transitioned to the operations department from the Bluffton branch manager position in 2010. Eric and his wife, Shelly, have three daughters, Kirsten, Kasey, and Karmyn.

Jason Kulp, Class of 2010, Columbus, Ohio, was recently named the Columbus Clippers’ bullpen catcher. He will be responsible for warming pitchers up in the bullpen and catching for pitchers on their days off. Jason is also a Police Officer for the City of Columbus.

Bud Dunn, MBA 2011, Battle Creek, Michigan, was recently promoted to Vice President of Atlas Sales Inc., an 80 year old, family-owned beverage distributor. He has worked part-time for the company since he was a teen, but started working full-time in 2009 as business development manager. In addition to his expertise in sales, portfolio and logistics management, he also spearheads many of Atlas’ charitable and community projects. Bud is the third generation to work in the family business.

Courtney Lang Kunze, Class of 2009, Sierra Vista, Arizona, married Isaac Kunze. He is a Captain in the United States Army.

Kathryn Luker Snare, Class of 2009, San Tan Valley, Arizona, wrote, “In May 2009, I moved to Arizona. I married my husband, Matt, in September. We own a home in San Tan Valley. Matt works at ASPC Eyman in Florence and I work at Tri-City Cardiology.

We have met multiple people in Arizona that went to TU.” Angella Bradley, Class of 2010, Ashtabula, Ohio, writes, “In August 2012, I graduated with a Master of Science in Higher Education with a concentration in Student Affairs from Kaplan University. I started working at Kent State University at Ashtabula in November as an Academic Advisor for Pre-Allied Health students and the Coordinator of Student Life.”

Stacy Howard Estep, Class of 2010, Washington State, married Benny Allen Estep in May. She and her husband are both currently serving in the U.S. Navy as petty officers.

Jason Kulp

Carmela Negulescu, MBA 2010, Bucharest, Romania, wrote, “I joined the Tiffin MBA Program while I was already a Country Manager. Since then, the company gave me additional responsibilities in other countries: Hungary, and after the business plans for Republic of Moldova and Bulgaria will be approved, I will coordinate these countries too. I miss the professors, their interesting lectures, and our interactions. I enjoyed my classes and the courses changed me. I am grateful for the opportunity to meet wonderful people and being exposed to the sweet American sound of the English language.”

Victoria Galaska, MBA 2011, Tiffin, Ohio, was named Director of Alumni Relations at Tiffin University. She has been with Tiffin University for the past 5 years in a variety of positions, most recently serving as Office Manager of the Athletic Department.

“I am truly honored and excited for this opportunity to work in the Office of Alumni Relations,” said Vickie. “As a TU graduate, I am looking forward to re-connecting with old classmates and teammates, as well as, growing relationships with all of our alumni family. I look forward to coordinating events with and for TU alumni and their friends and family. It is my goal to strengthen and grow alumni involvement with the University.”

Bud Dunn

Tedd Frazier, Class of 2011, Jackson, Ohio, was elected Sheriff in Jackson County Ohio.

Vickie Galaska

Martin Robert Vidal, MH 2010, San Antonio, Texas, is a military officer for the United States Air Force.

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2000’s Jaime Hupman, Class of 2011, Springfield, Ohio, wrote, “During my senior year at TU, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

By graduation in May, I was cancer free. I am now two years cancer free! I had tremendous support from my professors and other staff members at TU. Thank you!”

Jaime is a Security Administrator for Advanced Technical Intelligence Center.

Bryce E. Kasinec, Class of 2011, Grafton, Ohio, is an officer for the Transportation Security Administration in Cleveland.

Destiny Larson, Class of 2011 and Alex Rotuno, Class of 2011, Elyria, Ohio, were married in November.

Britnae McFadzean, Class of 2011, Central Islip, NY, married Anthony Jones in November.

Matthew Moceri, Class of 2011, Macomb, Michigan, works in Wealth Management for Merrill Lynch in Bloomfield Hills.

Earl Crowe, MCJ 2012, Chelan County, Washington, was recently hired as the Chelan County Deputy Coroner. He is certified by the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigators as a forensic medical legal death investigator. For the past nine years, he worked as a coroner’s investigator in Delaware, Ohio.

Melissa Jones Tiell, Class of 2011, Tiffin, Ohio, is a staff accountant at Fruth & Company, PLL CPAs. Her husband, Kevin, works as a Controls Engineer at Guardian Industries. She wrote, “Our son, Levi, was born in 2010 while I was finishing up my bachelor’s degree. We had Roxanne in 2011. We were married in December in Tiffin.

Kevin is a 2004 graduate of Ohio Northern University. He has an electrical engineering degree and has worked for Guardian Industries for 6 years. I began working for Fruth & Company, PLL CPAs in January and have recently re-enrolled in school to work toward a CPA certification.”

Kristen Melnek Colantuoni, MBA 2012, Brunswick, Ohio, married Chase Colantuoni in October. She is a Quality Chemist for Columbia Chemical in Brunswick. Chase is a Human Resources Generalist at the GEO Group of Abraxas Youth and Family Services in Pittsburgh.

Kristen Melnek Colantuoni Earl Crowe

Angela Hofacker, Class of 2013, Port Clinton, Ohio, was recently hired as Sandusky County Program Coordinator for the local CASA program.

She has been a CASA volunteer since 2011. Angela also assists in coaching soccer for Port Clinton Youth.

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In Memoriam

we remember 1930’s Cuba Louise Gibson, Class of 1939, Upper Sandusky, Ohio, died in November. She worked for the State of Ohio for approximately 20 years in the Human Services Office and for the Wyandot County Clerk of Courts Office for approximately 6 years, both in Upper Sandusky. She was co-owner of C & D Storage Co. for over 22 years with her husband. She retired in 1982 to care for her mother. She enjoyed boating, fishing on Lake Erie with her husband, motorcycling, camping, traveling, working in her flower garden, and tending to and loving her pets.

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Marjorie McDermott Goelz, Class of 1955, Elyria, Ohio, passed away in November.

While attending TU, she had the honor of joining the Alpha Iota Sorority alongside her sister Louise. After graduating in 1955, she worked at the Shelby Air Force Depot and Marion Engineer Depot before marrying her husband of 51 years, Ralph Goelz. She was a long-time resident of Elyria where she raised three children and later provided child care services in her home. She was active and athletic throughout her entire life, winning numerous tennis trophies in her youth and later making life-long friends playing volleyball, performing with the Poco Loco Line Dancers, and bicycling with the Silver Wheels Cycling Club. She remained an enthusiastic follower of professional tennis, high school softball, and Major League Baseball. She also enjoyed crafting and was nearly unbeatable playing cards and board games. In her final days, Marge delighted in receiving a personal letter from her idol, Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer.

Ronald Von Blon, Class of 1961, Tiffin, Ohio, died in March. He served in the U.S. Army and the Ohio National Guard. Ronald was employed with Earl J. Crane and Bowman Implement before starting his own business, Taylor Rental, now Grand Rental Station, in 1981.

Joanne Bish, Class of 1965, Coshocton, Ohio, passed away in April. She had worked for Pretty Productions, sold insurance for Western and Southern Life, and owned and operated the Open Window shop in Coshocton for many years.

Raymond Myers, Class of 1966, Tiffin, Ohio, passed away in May. Raymond retired from the City of Tiffin Water Pollution Control Center. He enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Tiffin Moose.

Raymond Myers

Sandra Stevens Patterson, Class of 1966, McComb, Ohio, passed away in May.

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Lowell “Shorty” Long, Class of 1966, Archbold, Ohio, passed away in February.

James Richard Kastner, Class of 1971, Findlay, Ohio, passed away in December.

He was a human resource and environmental and safety manager for Dana Corporation in Upper Sandusky for more than 30 years.

Cuba Louise Gibson

James Richard Kastner Marjorie McDermott Goelz

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1950’s Jean Hertzer, Class of 1956, Tiffin, Ohio, passed away in December. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Tiffin and a sixtyyear member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority. She and her husband, William, spent the last sixteen winters in Lehigh Acres, Florida. Jean was a member of the board of directors for the Tiffin Rangers and served as their secretary for many years. She enjoyed her associations with both Tiffin University and Heidelberg University “Fellows”.

Jean was very proud of the building on the TU campus called “Hertzer Technology Center.”

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carillon bells added to hertzer technology center Strolling through the campus of Tiffin University has always been visually appealing, but now the walk will sound better as well. In fact, you could say that the campus has never sounded so good. The melodic tones that can be heard at the top of every hour are coming from the carillon bells inside Hertzer Technology Center’s clock tower.

Recently, Bill Hertzer (Tiffin University, Class of Hertzer Technology Center 1960) donated the carillon in memory of his late wife, Jean Grady Hertzer (TU Class of 1956). Jean passed away in December, but with the addition of the carillon, her memory will live on for generations.

“Jean and I always wanted a carillon on the building,” Hertzer said. “In fact, we never considered the building complete without it. I feel that the addition of the carillon is a fitting memorial to my beloved wife and hopefully, something everyone can enjoy.”

According to Tiffin University President Paul Marion, “Tiffin University is very grateful for this wonderful addition to our growing and vibrant campus and we look forward to hearing the Hertzer carillon bells for decades to come. This is a gift that students, faculty, staff, and the entire community can enjoy and that is music to our ears.”

Bill and Jean Hertzer

About the Carillon: The carillon installed inside the Hertzer building is an Adagio digital carillon by Verdin.

It offers the truest sound of cast bronze bells available in a digital format. For 170 years, Verdin has created, preserved, and restored distinct bell sounds for more than 20,000 churches across the country. Verdin bell towers and clocks enrich hundreds of the finest communities and college campuses across the country. The carillon at Tiffin University plays the Westminster chimes at the top of every hour between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday

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Scott Alan Bowers, Class 1976, Tiffin, Ohio, passed away in April. He and his wife, Annalisa, have a son and two daughters. He enjoyed gardening, puttputt golfing, spending time outdoors, motorcycles, and washing cars. Scott was a Michigan football fan and a family man.

Hazel Avis Digby Scalf, Class of 1980, Tiffin, Ohio, passed away in December.

She was an active member at First Christian Church, where she taught Sunday school for many years. Hazel was also very active in her community, The Kiwanis Manor, where she lived for more than 25 years. She loved to play bingo, cards, and volunteer at the gift shop. Her proudest accomplishment was her family.

David Allen Everhart, Class of 1977, Charlotte, North Carolina, (formerly of Tiffin), died in January. He was self-employed in real estate and also worked in merchandising at Walt Disney World Resort. He had previously been employed at Columbia Gas Transmission and was the original owner of the GNC store in Tiffin.

Janet Ann Haferd, Class of 1989, Carey, Ohio, passed away in March.

2000’s Jenny Cumbo Miller, Class of 2004, Columbus, Ohio, passed away in April.

Jacob Zeller, Class of 2007, Bellevue, Ohio, passed away in May. He worked for Ballreich’s in the Columbus area as an area manager. Jake had a passion for the game of golf. He was an avid Buckeye fan who loved being around his family.

Jamet Ann Haferd

Hazel Avis Digby Scalf

tu specialty license plate program If you are an Ohio resident, you can show pride in Tiffin University through the Collegiate License Plate Program sponsored by the State of Ohio. The cost to participate in the program (in addition to any normal renewal fees) is $35 annually. Of this $35 fee, $25 is directed to Tiffin University in the form of a charitable donation to the General Scholarship Fund in your name.

Due to a change in the Drivers Privacy Protection Act, Ohio Revised Code 4501.27, the release of personal information will not be provided without written consent by the individual. Therefore, you must provide proof of your participation in the collegiate license plate program in order for Tiffin University to recognize your contribution to the TU General Scholarship Fund.

If you have questions, contact TU’s Alumni Relations Office at 419-448-3382 or your local Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

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Tiffin University earned Regional Reserve High Point Team for the first time since the team began. Captain Misha Phillips competed in both Open Reining and Horsemanship in which she earned a 4th for Reining and won 1st in her horsemanship class. Her win not only qualified her for Regionals, but also made her Reserve High Point Rider for the competition. Montana Smith also competed in Open Horsemanship and received a 4th place. In her Advanced Horsemanship debut, freshman Emilie Seyfang scored a 2nd place finish. Seyfang is one of only a few Dragon Riders who have ever qualified for Regional competition in their first year of competition. In Novice Horsemanship, junior Lauren Nicole Bruck was a National Burdin and senior Kelly Dobbs both earned Qualifier for the Equestrian 5thplace finishes while sophomore Josh Gersquad, finishing second at Regional competition. schutz earned 1st place in his section. All three of these riders qualified for Regionals earlier in the season. Junior Michelle Holman finished 3rd in Novice Horsemanship and was the only Dragon Rider to be qualified for Regionals in both Western and Hunt Seat.

In Intermediate II Horsemanship, junior Nicole Bruck earned 3rd place alongside fellow teammate sophomore Jessica Paule who earned 6th place; sophomore Sam Lewis also competed in this division and earned a 4th place honor. Two more sophomores, Ashleigh Stevens and Megan Miller, competed in Intermediate I horsemanship and earned 5th and 4th places respectively. The lone Dragon Rider competing in Beginner Horsemanship, Evie Painter, trotted away with a 4th place finish. Her points, along with the rest of the team’s points, gave the Dragons their 5th consecutive Reserve Champion Team title of the season. Assistant Coach Ali Dittman competed in Alumni Reining and earned 3rd place to finish off a successful day for TU. A total of 11 Western Riders qualified for the Regional Competition At Regionals, Bruck rode away with a 2nd place finish, which qualified her for the National Semi Finals in Pomona, California.

The 2012-13 season resembled a rollercoaster ride. The Dragons finished 8-14 in the GLIAC and 11-17 overall. The high point was on January 12 when TU beat Findlay 57-55 to end the Oilers 81game home conference winning streak.

It was the first time in 22 years that Tiffin had beaten Findlay in back-to-back season.

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Joe Graessle had one of the best seasons in men’s basketball history, finishing 4th in the nation in scoring and breaking the single season TU scoring record with 691 points.

He currently has 1568 points.

Junior Joe Graessle averaged 24.68 points (4th in NCAA Division II), 3.71 assists and 3.71 steals (3rd in NCAA DII) per game. Graessle set the single-season records for points (691), steals (104) and steals per game. He was named to the All-GLIAC first team and the Daktronics, Inc. All-Midwest Region second team. In addition Graessle moved from 31st to fifth in career scoring as he now has 1568 points. www.tiffin.edu

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INDOOR TRACK & FIELD It was another strong season for the Dragons track program. Tiffin qualified a school record 12 athletes for the NCAA Division II Championships. Earning All-America honors were Ashley DeWitt in the shot put (3rd), Candace LonginoThomas in the 400-meter dash (8th) and Tim Young in the high jump (tied for 7th).

At the GLIAC Championships, Tiffin placed third on both sides as they had 33 top 10 finishes, 32 additions to the record book and 16 NCAA Provisional qualifying marks. For women, individual championships came from Kayla Ellks in the triple jump and Longino-Thomas in the 400m dash. Longino-Thomas was named the GLIAC Track Freshman of the Meet. The men had champions with Eugene Cannaday in the high jump and Ishan Garrett in the 200m dash.

Jessica Harris became only the second player, male or female, to ever score 1000 points and grab 1000 rebounds in their career. Her 1005 rebounds are the most in TU women’s basketball history.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Tiffin battled all season long with a young team that finished 8-14 in the GLIAC and 11-15 overall. The Dragons remained in contention for a GLIAC Tournament bid until the final week on the strength of an 8-4 record at home.

Senior Jessica Harris earned AllGLIAC Second Team honors for the third straight season. She averaged 10.15 points, 10.58 rebounds (17th in NCAA Division II) and 1.68 blocked shots per game. Harris became the first female player and only the third TU player to grab 1000 rebounds in a career. She finished with 1005 rebounds and 1014 points, just the second player, male or female, to accomplish that feat in TU history.

Senior Stephanie Kelly shattered the season record for free throw percentage hitting 89.8%. Kelly ended up ranked sixth in NCAA DII.

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Ashley DeWitt earned Indoor All-American honors at the NCAA Championships, finishing 3rd overall in the shot put. She led a contingent of 12 National qualifiers for the Indoor Track program.

WRESTLING Year three of the wrestling program saw Tiffin continue to make dramatic improvements. The Dragons finished 6-7 on the season and won the Lake Erie Duals, their first tournament victory in school history.

Tiffin scored 41.5 points to place seventh in the NCAA Super Regional #2, qualifying two for nationals. At 285-lbs, sophomore Kevin Christman beat Andrew Tumlin (Findlay) 6-3 to finish seventh. He is the first wrestling All-America in school history. Sophomore Jake Cramer made a return trip at 174-lbs.

Kevin Christman earned All-American honors at the NCAA Wrestling Championships, finishing 7th at 285 pounds.

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Joe Wilkins rode the roller coaster during his first season as head coach. The Dragons finished 14-19 in the GLIAC and 2029 overall. One of the highlights was winning the first two games of the series against perennial conference contender, Grand Valley State.

Seniors Nick Rodesky (pitcher) and KC Weber (catcher) earned All-GLIAC Honorable Mention Nick Rodesky was one of two honors. Rodesky Dragons baseball players earning All-GLIAC honors in 2013. He was 4-2 with three went 4-2 as a pitcher with a complete games 2.75 ERA. and struck out 49 batters for a 2.75 ERA over 52.3 innings. He led the team in wins, ERA, innings pitched and strikeouts. Rodesky’s ERA ranks among the top 10 in single-season TU history.

Weber, an All-GLIAC honorable mention selection last year, had six doubles, one triple and three home runs, scored 26 runs, drove in 26 runs, stole a teamhigh 10 bases and batted .301. He threw out 12 base runners and had a .977 fielding percentage behind the plate.

Freshman Cole McCurry set the school record by being hit by a pitch 23 times. That ranks him among the top seven in the country in both total and per game average (0.53 per game).

Tiffin finished 15-11 in the GLIAC and 22-26 overall.

The Dragons won seven of their last 10 conference games to qualify for the GLIAC Tournament for the third straight year and fourth time in the last five years. During that stretch, TU beat #9 Grand Valley State 5-0 and the following day took a win over the second place team in the league, Ferris State.

Junior Caitlin Houk and senior Amber Young earned All-GLIAC first team honors. Houk, who played catcher, ranked 7th in the Cassandra Brown was a Second Team conference in batting, hitAll-Midwest Region selection by the ting .400 with a team high NFCA as she led the softball team with 40 RBI in landing her first a .404 average. all-conference citation. Her 40 RBI were also 3rd best in the GLIAC. Young finished her Dragons career in style. The senior finished the regular season with a 10-7 mark and a 1.49 ERA, the second lowest ERA in the conference. She also fanned 114 batters (5th in the GLIAC) while registering 2 saves.

The Dragons played many new players during the 2013 season, with three of them landing honors by the coaches. Freshmen Cassandra Brown (second base), and Kristin Prokopakis (outfield) were both Second Team picks. Brown led the team with a .404 average, good for 5th in the conference overall. She had 55 hits with 14 doubles and 26 runs scored. Prokopakis hit .370 (12th in batting) and also scored 26 runs. Junior Brianna Gamm was also a Second Team pick at third base after hitting .311 with 24 runs scored.

Junior Emily Shaw and sophomore Payton Denman were also recognized as Honorable Mention selections. Shaw batted .286 at shortstop, while Denman hit 284 playing first base.

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Sophomore Jessica Bombard was named the GLIAC Goalkeeper of the Year.

The TU women’s lacrosse team went 6-2 in She led the country in saves with 219 and the GLIAC and 10-9 overall under first year was fourth with 11.53 saves per game. coach Erica Brown. The Dragons broke the Bombard set the single-game record with school record for wins and reached the 22 saves against Grand Valley State in the GLIAC Championship game–an incredible GLIAC Championship game. turnaround after a 3-14 season in 2012.

Joining Bombard and Quast on the Tiffin ranked fifth in NCAA DII in points first team was Alexis MacMillan and Mewith 439. gan Belch.

MacMillan had 35 goals with 47 Senior Alexandria Quast set numerassists for 82 points.

She ranked among ous school records and broke four NCAA the top 10 in the country in total assists records. Quast set single-game NCAA and assists per game. Belch had a solid Division II records with 13 assists and 20 season as a defender with two assists and points against Walsh. For the season, she was second on the team with 13 caused scored a record 105 goals, the first NCAA turnovers.

Division I or II player to reach the 100 goal Alexandria Quast set a new single season Garnering Second Team honors were mark. Quast is also currently the all-time NCAA record with 105 goals scored Emily Roussel, Katelyn Hill and Kalie leading scorer with 412 points. in 2013. She also broke 4 other NCAA Weinheimer.

Roussel had 63 goals with records as she led the Dragons to the Quast, who earned All-GLIAC First GLIAC Tournament Championship game..

15 assists for 78 points. Hill had 40 goals Team and Synapse Sports All-America Secwith 13 assists for 53 points. She led ond Team honors, closed the season with NCAA DII with 7.47 draw controls per game. Weinheimer was 105 goals and 71 assists for 176 points. She led the country a solid defender with 13 caused turnovers on the season. in three categories and was among the top four in a total of

Earning Synapse Sports All-Rookie honors were Hill and seven. For her career, Quast tallied 288 goals (2nd best in Roussel.

NCAA DII history) with 124 assists. She holds every TU game, season and career record except for one.

MEN’S TENNIS Tiffin improved upon the success of last season as they broke the school record for wins again. The Dragons won 18 matches and qualified for the GLIAC tournament for the second straight year. After a 0-4 GLIAC start, TU won six of their last seven matches.

Max Waeters was named to the All-GLIAC Max Waeters was named Second Second Team. He posted Team All-GLIAC for the men’s an 18-7 singles mark tennis team, which set a new playing in the top two single season wins record with 18 victories. positions for the Dragons, including an 8-1 mark at second singles in his freshman season.

Luiz Carvalho, was named Honorable Mention All-GLIAC, his fourth consecutive all-conference honor. He had earned Second Team honors in each of the last three seasons. Carvalho won 15 doubles matches last season, and split time with Waeters in the top two singles spots, posting a 7-4 mark at second singles.

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Tyler Maranville was one of two Dragons’ golfers earning AllGLIAC honors. He and Jon Klein were Second Team selections as the golf team earned their second straight NCAA Regional berth.

MEN’S GOLF It was another strong season for the Dragons on the links. Tiffin placed third at the GLIAC Tournament and went on to qualify for the NCAA Central/Midwest Regional Tournament for the second straight year.

Jon Klein and Tyler Maranville were named Second Team All-GLIAC. Klein, a senior from Lake Bluff, Illinois, and Maranville, a sophomore from Hartville, Ohio, each had a 74.10 shot average. All conference selections are made based on a player’s stroke average in his 10 best rounds in conference play, including the three rounds of the GLIAC Tournament. For Maranville, it is second all-conference honor as he earned Honorable Mention honors last year as a freshman.

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Deborah Landis became the first TU women’s golfer to earn AllGLIAC selection as she led the team in scoring average for the fourth straight year.

WOMEN’S GOLF Tiffin was paced by Deb Landis, who was the first TU golfer to earn All-GLIAC honors. She played in eight tournaments and led the squad with an average of 82.25. Landis had four top-10 finishes with runner-up performances at the Lake Erie, Mercyhurst and Northwood Invitationals. At Northwood, she tied the school low round record with a 74.

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OUTDOOR TRACK It was another solid season for the track program as both men and women placed third at the GLIAC Championships. Winning individual titles were Kiona Anderson in the 400-meter hurdles, Connor Kibler in the javelin and Macklin Tudor in the discus.

Overall, TU broke 11 school records with 90 additions to the top 10 list.

Macklin Tudor Kiona Anderson finished 9th in the earned the highnation in the 400 meter hurdles while est finish ever for also winning the GLIAC Championship the Tiffin University in the same event. men’s and women’s track and field team at the NCAA Division II National Championships. Tudor, who was sitting in sixth place with one throw to go, had a school record toss of 190 feet, seven inches to finish second in the discus and earn All-American honors. It is the highest finish, male or female, in TU history. Eugene Cannaday cleared six feet, 10.75 inches to place sixth in the high jump. Cannaday also earned All-American honors with his performance.

In all, the Dragons had 11 athletes competing at the NCAA Division II National Championships. Keenan Hamilton was 13th in the hammer. Emmanuel Grembo was 18th in the 100-meter dash. Ashley DeWitt was ninth in the hammer with a toss of 179 feet, one inch. Katie Gerhardt was 11th in the hammer and 12th in the discus.

Connor Kibler placed 11th in the javelin. In the shot put, Jay Feuerstein was 12th and Macklin Tudor was 16th . Kiona Anderson finished ninth in the 400-meter hurdles. Ashley DeWitt was 15th in the shot put. Also competing was Sarah Clow in the shot put.

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earn income and help tu students As a nation of generous people and friends of Tiffin University, we all understand the importance of charitable endeavors in our society. As a result, many people support our goals and our academic programs. However, our natural instincts also tell us that we must first be concerned with our personal and family security before we consider being of financial assistance to Tiffin University.

The Charitable Gift Annuity makes it possible for you to satisfy this dual objective of personal and family security and financial support of Tiffin University. Our Charitable Gift Annuity allows you to make an immediate gift to us without loss of income. In many instances, the gift annuity can actually increase your spendable income.

In exchange for your gift of money, real property or securities, Tiffin University will pay you a certain specified annuity for life. The annual amount of annuity is fixed at the time of the gift, usually more than typical dividends or interest and remains stable throughout your life. It will not fluctuate with the economy, so you will know exactly how much income you will receive. What’s more, you have no investment worries because the annuity payments are guaranteed until your death.

Many TU alumni and friends are using this attractive program because it allows you to make a significant gift to the University and still get the equivalent of the income from the money as long as you or your spouse survive. The Charitable Gift Annuity at Tiffin University is highly flexible and very personalized to your needs.

Please call Ron Schumacher, Vice President for Development and Public Affairs at 419.448.3584 or email SchumacherRM@tiffin.edu.

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