Dragon News (August 26, 2014) by Tiffin University

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DRAGON NEWS T I F F I N U N I V E R S I T Y ’ S W E E K LY E L E C T R O N I C N E W S L E T T E R

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Week’s Activities — pg. 2 Murphy Center Dedication —pg. 3 Michael Feuer Lecture —pg. 3 Homecoming Weekend Activities —pg. 4 & 5 Millar Awarded — pg. 6 Murphy Center News —pg. 7 Jazzin’ Tiffin —pg. 9 TU backs Folds —pg. 10 Photo Gallery Pg. 11 Greece & Turkey Trip —pg. 12 Graduation Application —pg. 16 Events Calendar —pg. 17– 19

Tiffin University Continues to Expand Campus Improvements The new Murphy Academic Support Center includes offices for Success Coaches and the directors of the Tutoring Services, Career Development, and Internship programs, as well as computers for student use, spaces for individual and group study, and a classroom for classes, seminars, and workshops. Also, the University will expand the existing science laboratory faciliMurphy Academic Support Center ty and will work with the City of Tiffin to extend the streetscape for Miami Street during the next few months. One of the facilities on the former Pettibone property on Miami Street has been renovated for offices for staff and faculty members in the School of Graduate and Distance Education. One of the other buildings on that property was demolished in order to construct a parking lot and an entrance plaza, and a third facility will be renovated during the upcoming academic year to create a large multipurpose room and a lobby/cafe. Also, a fund-raising campaign has been initiated in order to renovate the remaining two buildings on the former Pettibone property as TU’s new Music Center. New Academic Programs New academic programs that were implemented during the past academic year include the Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science, concentrations in Higher Education Administration and in Educational Technology Management within the Master of Education degree, and the minor in Exercise Science. New programs to be implemented during the upcoming academic year are the Master of Science in Psychology, the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and in Healthcare Administration, the Bachelor of Criminal Justice in Digital Forensics, and the Bachelor of Arts in Cyber Defense and Information Security, as well as academic minors and certificate programs in Latin American Studies and in Arabic Studies. Also, the existing concentration in Entrepreneurship and majors in Accounting and Marketing within the Bachelor of Business Administration degree will be offered online in addition to the seated format. 1

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THIS WEEKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ACTIVITIES Tuesday

Thursday

Murphy Academic Support Center Open House 10:00am - 12:00pm

Welcome Food Table Gillmor Lobby 11:00am

Just Ask Me Information Tables Gillmor Lobby 11:00am - 1:00pm

Friday Around the Town Gym 11:30am - 1:30pm

Murphy Academic Support Center Open House 1:00 - 3:00pm

Foam Party Gillmor Parking Lot 8:00pm

Glow Bowling Heritage Lanes 10:00pm *MUST Bring Student ID*

Saturday Comedian Michael Ester Osceola Theatre 8:00pm

Wednesday Convocation Heminger Recreation Center 10:00am Welcome Back Picnic Heminger Recreation Center 11:00am Night at the Movies featuring "Let's Be Cops" Cinemark Theater 10:00pm 2

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TU to Dedicate The Murphy Academic Support Center – Wednesday, September 3 – 10:30 a.m.

Dr. Frank Murphy

Tiffin University will dedicate The Murphy Academic Support Center on Wednesday, September 3 at 10:30 a.m. The center is an addition to the Pfeiffer Library located at the corner of Miami and Sandusky Streets.

Named in honor of TU Trustee Dr. Frank Murphy, who made the philanthropic gesture to create the Murphy Academic Support Center, the new facility houses 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. According to TU President Paul Marion, there are computers for use by students and offices for the Director of Tutoring Services, the Director of Career Development, and the Director of Internships. “The new facade added to the existing library has created an attractive unified appearance for the entire structure consisting of the library and the Murphy Academic Support Center,” Marion said. Murphy, a Wadsworth resident, recalled talking to Marion about the need for the facility, and Murphy agreed with the president's suggestion to construct it as an expansion of the library. Murphy said, “Tiffin University is a sensitive and giving institution that has a lot to be proud of. I firmly believe in higher education.” Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Lil Schumacher said, “The center is now a center for student learning and support. Having tutoring, success coaches, the Director of Career Development, and the Director of Internships located in one place is a tremendous enhancement to the University and on-campus life.” According to Head Librarian Fran Fleet, “This ensures that our library is a learning commons--a facility where students will have access to the assistance and resources they need to succeed academically.”

TU’s School of Business to Present a Community Lecture: "How to Grow Your Business through Innovation" on Wednesday, September 3 The School of Business of Tiffin University will present a community lecture on Wednesday, September 3 at 8 a.m. in Chisholm Auditorium (located inside of Franks Hall). Former Founder & CEO OfficeMax now Founder & CEO of MaxWellness Michael Feuer, will present, "How to Grow Your Business through Innovation." He will draw upon leadership lessons from his new book, “Tips from the Top,” slated to be published this fall. Reservations are required and the cost, $10 per person, is payable at the door. Coffee and refreshments are available at 7:30 a.m. All participants will receive a copy of Feuer’s latest book, “The Benevolent Dictator: Empower Your Employees, Build Your Business, and Outwit the Competition.” "We are incredibly fortunate to have Mr. Feuer come to Tiffin University,” said Dr. James Padilla, Dean of TU’s School of Business. “The opportunity to have someone of his stature present to our students, faculty, staff and the community is tremendous. His history in co-founding OfficeMax and launching MaxWellness are solid evidence of his business and entrepreneurial success. His accomplishments combined with his new book highlight the type of speaker we seek to bring to our campus and the Tiffin community. We are very grateful to TU Trustee Dr. Robert Hisrich for making this possible." Feuer has over 35 years of experience as a corporate executive/CEO, entrepreneur, management consultant, venture capitalist, national award-winning syndicated columnist, speaker, and author. In 1988, he co-founded OfficeMax, using $20,000 of his own money. During his 16-year tenure as CEO, he helped the company expand to more than 1,000 stores worldwide and annual sales to approximately $5 billion. In 2010, he launched Max-Wellness, a first of its kind health and wellness chain featuring more than 7,000 products for head-to-toe care. Deadline to register is August 29. For more information or to register: contact Vickie Galaska, 419.448.3595 or email GalaskaVM@tiffin.edu.

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TIFFIN UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES HOMECOMING WEEKEND FESTIVITIES—September 26-28 Tiffin University’s Homecoming will take place the weekend of September 26-28. According to Vickie Galaska, TU’s Director of Alumni Relations, “Homecoming is a special event that unites students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the Tiffin community, to celebrate Tiffin University and their Dragon Pride!

to attend the Party on the Deck at The Pioneer Mill, 255 Riverside Drive, Tiffin.

On Saturday, September 27, the day begins with the Dragon 5K at 9:00 a.m. at the Nature Preserve next to the Paradiso Athletic Complex. This event is open to all alumni, family and Friends of the University. To register, Jeremy Croy, The weekend will kick off on Friday, September 26 419.448.3338, CroyJN@tiffin.edu with a Women’s Soccer game vs. Saginaw Valley State University at 10:00 a.m. at the Paradiso Ath- The Annual 25+ Year Reunion Breakfast begins at letic Complex. A Men’s Soccer game will follow at 10:00 a.m. Join us for breakfast and catch up with 12:30 p.m. vs. Saginaw Valley State University at friends at the Heminger Center. Reservations are Paradiso Athletic Complex. required. To reserve, please contact Vickie Galaska, 419.448.3595, GalaskaVM@tiffin.edu rd The 3 Annual Aaron Ciak Golf Scramble starts at 1:00 p.m. at the Seneca Hills Golf Course. Registra- Guided Campus Tours will be given from 11:00 tion starts at 11:00 a.m. The proceeds from this a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All tours will be begin at the Gillevent go directly to the Aaron Ciak Memorial mor Student Center and include Main Campus, NaScholarship. To register, please contact Joe Borich, ture Preserve, Paradiso Athletic Complex, Murphy 419.448.3438, BorichJ@tiffin.edu Academic Support Center, Living Learning Community, and Heminger Center. On Friday evening, TU Volleyball will play at home at 5 p.m. They will compete against Ferris State At 12:00 p.m., TU Volleyball will compete at home University in the gym located inside Gillmor Stuagainst Grand Valley State University in the gym dent Center. located inside Gillmor Student Center. TU will host their Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner, Silent Auction and Induction Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. in the Heminger Center located at 350 Miami Street. Tickets are available for $50 per person on a pre-sale basis only. For ticket information, call 419.448.3334.

Prior to the 1:30 p.m. kick-off of Dragon football vs. Malone University on Saturday, the Alumni Office will host a pre-game tailgate party at the Tiffin Frost-Kalnow Stadium parking lot starting at 12:00 p.m. Featured fun includes a food tent, a children’s game tent, a kid’s craft tent, and alumni tent. Pre-game events also include the introducThe 2014 Hall of Fame Honorees are: Anna Antion of the 2014 Athletic Hall of Fame Members dersson, Women’s Soccer; Eric Hamner, Track & and a special recognition of the 20th anniversary of Field; Henry Beetoe, Men’s Soccer; Kipp HuntsTiffin University’s two football national playoff berger, Men’s Basketball/Baseball; and Darryl teams (1993, 1994). Half-time will feature the inBuckley, Football. troduction of the Homecoming Court, a parade of former Homecoming Royalty, and performances The Official Hall of Fame After-Party starts at 9:00 by the TU Marching Band and Choir with special p.m. All alumni, family, and friends are welcome alumni guests. Choir and Band Alumni are invited …..CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 4

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to join the TU Choir/Band for the National Anthem The Music Alumni Reception begins at 7:00 p.m. at and Fight Song. To participate, contact Emma The Clover Club (upstairs), 266 S. Washington St. Sipes, 419.448.3366, sipesen@tiffin.edu To RSVP, contact Emma Sipes at 419.448.3366 or email sipesen@tiffin.edu. Wine Tasting & “Under Pressure” Art Gallery Exhibit begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Diane Kidd Gallery Family Fun in the Heminger will begin at 7:00 p.m. located in the Hayes Center for the Arts. The exhibit Students, alumni, family and friends are invited to will feature work by faculty and students from 7 the Heminger Center to enjoy at night filled with regional universities, including Tiffin University. free entertainment for adults and kids of all ages. The work includes printmaking, curated by TU In- Inflatables, games, karaoke, snacks and fun! This structor Joseph Van Kerkhove. There is no cost to event is hosted by Tiffin University Student Affairs. attend the exhibit. Also included is a wine sampling featuring TU Private Label Wines. The Wine Tast- On Sunday, September 28, the Women’s Soccer ing event is $10 per person (payable at the door). team will take on Ferris State University at ParadiReservations for wine tasting are required. To re- so Athletic Complex at 12:00 p.m. The Men’s Socserve, contact Vickie Galaska at 419.448.3595 or cer game will follow at 4:30 p.m. vs. Northwood email GalaskaVM@tiffin.edu . University.

Tiffin University to Host 3rd Annual Aaron Ciak Golf Scramble Homecoming Weekend—September 26 The Tiffin University Office of Alumni and Development will host the 3rd Annual Aaron Ciak Golf Scramble on Friday, September 26 at Seneca Hills Golf Club in conjunction with the TU Homecoming Weekend festivities. Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. with a 1:00 p.m. shot gun start.

year by a committee of Aaron’s family and friends.

The recipient of this scholarship must The scramble is open to anyone in the Tiffin demonstrate Community. For single golfer, the cost is $50 loyalty to Tifper player which includes food, awards and fin University. give-a-ways. There are also opportunities for sponsorships. To register or for more inAbout the Scramble formation, In Memory of Aaron Ciak contact Joe The Aaron Ciak Golf Scramble was estabBorich, Director of the Annual Fund of Tiffin lished to raise money for The Aaron Ciak University: 419-448-3438 or email Memorial Scholarship as an endowed fund borichj@tiffin.edu. of Tiffin University. The recipient of this endowed scholarship will be selected each 5

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Keep Calm and Meet your Advisor

NEW OWNER NEW NAME

Academic Advisors serve as the "go to person" for students on the Tiffin Campus. Students are welcome to stop by Seitz Hall and see their Academic Advisor for any questions or concerns. We also encourage students to check their TU email for information about upcoming events and deadlines. Academic Advising provides a variety of services including, but not limited to:  Drop-in advising year round and appointments during advising weeks  Change/add a major or minor  Drop/Add a class  Plan for Graduation

With strong faith, high energy and skilled coffeemaking, Photo by A-T Delana Ball opens Sabaidee Coffee House at 45 S. Sandusky St. next to TU.

Millar Receives Outstanding Educator Award

Important Dates Fall 2014:  Spring Advising Week for First Year Students: October 27-31  Registration for Spring: November 3

Tiffin Mayor Aaron Montz spoke during Tiffin’s Chamber of Commerce 30th annual Administrators and Educators Appreciation Breakfast in August.

BBA, BA (excluding Psychology), Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Undecided Students Last Names A-K: Melissa Waire Last Names L-Z: Kristyn Wilkins

During the breakfast, the Outstanding Educator Award was giving to Dr. John Millar, Professor of Management at Tiffin University. Millar is to retire in December after 30 years. During that time, he has served as the dean of the School of Business and vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty. He has also served on TU's board of trustees.

BCJ, BA- Psychology, BA- Government and National Security, BS- Forensic Science Students Last Names A-K: Brianne Hurd Last Names L-Z: Judy Gardner

"I have enjoyed every day I have been an educator," Millar said. "It is the best thing I have ever done. I wish you all the best in your careers."

All International Students will be advised by Rachel Crooks (Friedley Hall).

This article appeared,in part, in The AdvertiserTribune 6

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Murphy Academic Support Center Welcome to the fall semester at Tiffin University. If you were looking for information on the Student Success Center you are looking in the right place. The SSC is no longer around and has been replaced with the new Murphy Academic Support Center. If you haven’t stopped by and visited please do so. The Murphy Academic Center is home to:         

Andrew Felter Joins Tiffin University Board of Trustees Mr. Andrew J. Felter was elected as a member of the Tiffin University (TU) Board of Trustees, according to Board Chair Claire Johansen. Mr. Felter assumed his current role as President and Chief Executive Officer of Webster Industries, Inc. in Tiffin, Ohio in 2012 after serving for two years as President and Chief Operating Officer. His management career has included six years with Findlay Industries, Inc. in Findlay, Ohio and a total of 22 years with Webster Industries.

Tutoring services PAL and Power Hour group sessions Athletic Study Tables Workshops Computer Lab (from Main) Testing services Career Development Internships Success Coaching

Even with all of these things going on the Murphy Academic Support Center is a great place to sit and study between classes. Hours for the Murphy Academic Support Center are:

Computer Lab Monday through Sunday 8 am to 12 am Tutoring Services Monday through Thursday 9 am to 10 pm Friday 9 am to 5 pm Saturday Closed Sunday 5 pm to 9 pm

According to TU President Paul Marion, “Andy Felter will be a wonderful addition to our Board. He is a TU alumnus, is well respected in the community, and has had a very successful career in the business world.”

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DID YOU KNOW? Undergrad Admissions is now in Frank's Hall; Financial Aid is where undergrad was (first floor of Seitz Hall); International Student Services (admissions, advising & ESL program) is now in Friedley where the Student Success Center was, and Career Development is now in the Murphy Academic Center (which includes the Internship Program, Tutoring & Success Coaches).

TU Professor Dr. Appel Presents at Addiction Studies Institute

TU Dedicates Italian-American Neighborhood Memorial in August

Dr. Appel, professor in Jonathan & Dohee Appel the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, co-presented two intensive workshops at The Addiction Studies Institute’s Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio on August 8th 2014. The Addiction Studies Institute is sponsored by Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center, and is the largest Midwest conference of its kind providing an array of dynamic educational choices for the chemical dependency counselor, social worker, prevention specialist, criminal justice professional, clergy, physician, marriage and family therapist, nurse, and other healthcare specialists. Dr. Appel is dually licensed as a mental health and an addiction therapist. His wife, Dr. Dohee KimAppel, an Associate Professor at Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, Ohio was a co-presenter.

Tiffin University dedicated the Italian-American Neighborhood Memorial located at the corner of Miami and Jackson Streets on August 15. About “Little Italy”

The Tiffin University campus is located in a neighborhood that was once home to a number of Italian-American families. During the 20th century, the streets of Miami, Clay, Adams, Sandusky, Jackson, Wall, Grace and Hudson were known as the heart of Tiffin's “Little Italy” neighborhood. This memorial was in honor of “Little Italy” as well as a reminder to all visitors, community members and TU’s faculty, staff and students, of the rich history of this significant neighborhood.

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JAZZ SAXTRESS MINDI ABAIR TO HEADLINE 6TH ANNUAL JAZZIN’ TIFFIN SEPTEMBER 13

ists already mentioned, Abair has toured and/or recorded with the Backstreet Boys, Duran Duran, Mandy Moore, Josh Groban, Adam Sandler, Keb' Mo', Lalah Hathaway, Lee Ritenour, Teena Marie, John Tesh, Bobby Lyle, Jonathan Butler, Peter White, Rick Braun and many more. One of her current projects is playing as part of Super Group The Summer Horns with fellow sax stars The Grammy Dave Koz, Gerald Albright and Richard Elliot. She nominated artist was recently elected President of the National is red hot Academy of Recording Artists (Grammy Organizafollowing tion) to represent the Los Angeles District. appearances on David Letterman In addition to Abair who closes the festival starting & American Idol, at 7:30 pm, this year’s festival will feature Award touring with Winning Flutist Alexander Zonjic with Special Aerosmith, Guest Blues Singer Thornetta Davis, Columbus Ohio performances product Urban Jazz Coalition and Jazz bands from with Bruce both the Tiffin University Pro Music Ensemble and Springsteen and the Heidelberg University Jazz Ensemble. a world tour with Super Group The Summer Horns. Tiffin University's ProMusic Ensemble kicks off at 1pm, with a fusion of jazz, soul, r&b and hip hop. Members of this band, put together especially for the Jazzin' Tiffin festival, include students studying pop & commercial music performance, music industry, and other fields, as well as leaders of several of TU's jazz, rock, funk and hip hop touring combos.

There has been no shortage of fame for Jazz Saxtress/Vocalist Mindi Abair over the past few years. No doubt, she is already a Star performer in the Contemporary Jazz World, but she has made all the right moves and in addition, has become a consistent Chart Toping artist in the U.S. Abair will be the headliner at this year’s 6th Annual JAZZin’ Tiffin Festival in Tiffin, OH (Saturday September 13, 2014 from 1 pm till 10 pm) along with other stars like Alexander Zonjic, Thornetta Davis, Urban Jazz Coalition and others. Up Front Entertainment President/CEO John Patterson, who has produced the Tiffin Festival from its inception, says that Mindi is a big win for the event. “Mindi is hugely popular with our audiences in the Midwest. She is has a sultry, soulful sound as well as the capability to play Rock, R & B, Funk. She writes beautiful music and she is a very sweet and lovely young woman. We are very fortunate that we were able to grab a slot on her busy schedule!”

JAZZin’ Tiffin has hosted some of the biggest names in the Jazz world. Nelson Rangell, Rick Braun, Chuck Loeb, Eric Marienthal, Warren Hill and others. The event is held annually in Rotary Park on Frost Parkway along the Sandusky River in Downtown Tiffin, OH. For more information please contact Amy Reinhart Downtown Development Coordinator with SIEDC at reinhart@senecacounty.org or 419-619-5517. You can also visit our website: jazzintiffin.com or John Patterosn, President/CEO of Up Front Entertainment can be reached at 734.693.4770 or UpFrontEntertainment@Hotmail.com

Mindi graced the cover of the prestigious Jazziz Magazine this month and has just released a NEW CD project titled “Wild Heart” which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Jazz Chart. In addition to the art9

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The Columbus Foldschoir included Brad Rees, and seven other members.

TU backs up Ben Folds

Prisca Strother, who attended TU in the mid -2000s and was a member of TU's a cappella group Up in the Air. Jeanette Berry, who currently serves as artist-in-residence at Tiffin University, where she teaches voice and directs commercial music ensembles, while also completing her master's degree in Humanities. Ben Folds background singers, Columbus Symphony. The 'Foldschoir' is comprised completely of current and former TU students and teaching staff.

When rocker Ben Folds came to perform with the Columbus Symphony on June 21, his team turned to the Tiffin University Music Department to provide his background vocals. TU Music Department Director Brad Rees put together a select group of TU students, alumni and staff to serve as his Columbus "Foldschoir", which the Columbus Dispatch called the "secret weapon" of his performance. "It is really exciting to put together an allstar group that represents the entire 19year history of the TU Music Department," said Rees. "In this amazing group of singers -- we have alumni from the 1990s and 2000s, a member of the TU class of 2014, two TU graduate assistants, members of our teaching staff, and even a member of the incoming class of 2018. It makes me very proud to be able to create a Foldschoir like this that personifies the quality and growth of the TU music program."

Katie Kufel, who graduated from TU with a degree in Forensic Science in 2014, and is beginning a two-year term as a graduate assistant, coordinating Music Department facilities, equipment and events. Rachel Chiles who has just entered as a first -year student at TU in the fall. Nathan Santos, who serves as TU's Director of Commercial Music, teaches courses in music theory and analysis, directs several large and small ensembles, and serves as instructor of guitar, bass and piano. Mike Burkey, who attended TU in the late 1990s, and was among the first students involved in TU music. Justin Binek, who has served for twelve years on the teaching staff of the TU ProMusic Summer Camp. The concert marked the fourth time Rees has included TU students and staff in a Foldschoir. â&#x20AC;Ś..CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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Volunteers are needed to help abused and neglected

Exercise Science Club

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Attention all of the students… If you are interested in pursuing either a major or a minor in Exercise Science or have not decided on a major and are interested in studying the science of the human movement, how to help people live healthier lives through exercise, rehabilitation, and nutrition, join us and be part of the Exercise Science Club. The club will provide students with the opportunity to learn from professionals in the field through seminars, to develop and run health programs for the community, to run different studies with the use of the equipment in the Exercise Science Laboratory, etc.

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YOU can make a difference in a child’s life by volunteering as a CASA. CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to be a voice in court for abused and neglected children.

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Sandusky County Office 500 W. State St., Suite D Fremont, OH 43420 Phone 419-355-1442 Main Office Seneca County 21 Court St. Tiffin, OH 44883 Phone 419-448-1442 Wyandot County Office 137 S. Sandusky St., Rear Upper Sandusky, OH 43351 Phone 419-209-1442

Please contact professor Fantini at fantiniap@tiffin.edu for more information.

A private nonprofit organization Member of United Way of Sandusky

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TU’s Summer 2014 Online Writing Tutor Project a Success For the second consecutive year, a team of Tiffin University Master of Humanities candidates successfully completed an Online Writing Tutor Project for undergraduate students enrolled in TU’s “Rhetoric & Introduction to Research Writing.” This summer semester, six graduate students, members of Dr. Teresa Collins’ ENG515 “Teaching College Writing,” provided free online tutoring for their undergraduate counterparts, who were taking Professor KrueckFrahn’s ENG141 courses. Although the Murphy Academic Support Center did not offer in-person tutoring during the summer, the graduate online tutors provided the same level of support helping students “with writing issues such as organization, source evaluation, documentation and mechanics.” According to Mark Schrock, Director of Tutoring Services at TU, “The Online Writing Tutor Project bridged a gap during the summer term. It allowed English students to receive valuable feedback and academic support using online resources provided by students in Prof. Collins’ class. These tutors did a fantastic job helping our international population with writing support. This program was highly successful.” The graduate students profited as well because they were able to apply some of the strategies they studied in their own course. ENG515 is an online course for prospective college writing instructors, and the graduate students explored theoretical and practical issues related to teaching freshman composition. By participating in the Online Writing Tutor Project, graduate students were able to use the same best practices in teaching writing that they were studying and see the results first-hand. The tutors then shared their experiences with colleagues in their online class by discussing what they learned from the experience with regard to teaching writing and what they believed they taught the students with whom they worked. Professor Krueck-Frahn reported that her students reacted positively to the extra help from the tutors. She saw measurable improvement in her students’ writing as a result of the feedback they received, and she found that the tutors actually identified the same issues in students’ papers that she focused on reinforcing the strategies and approaches to writing she was teaching in her class. Professor Krueck-Frahn agreed adding, “The Online Writing Tutor Project is a collaborative intellectual investment where faculty and students alike facilitate, promote, and enhance the learning process for the entire community of learners’ benefit and success.” This summer’s student tutors, hailing from such various locations as Florida, Louisiana, Wisconsin, and even Italy, included Kristie Escobar, Mary Laine, Bethany Leinenbach, Jonathan Marcantoni, Christopher Vines, and Paige Verhelst. 14

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FALL 2014 GRADUATES DEADLINE—SEPTEMBER 15

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TIFFIN UNIVERSITY ARTS & EVENTS MASTER CALENDAR 2014-2015 DATE: EVENT: PRESENTED BY: LOCATION: CONTACT:

Friday, August 29, 2014, 3 - 4 p.m. ISS Meet & Mingle Outdoor - Lawn Games Student Affairs & International Student Services International Student Services, Friedley Hall Rachel Crooks, 419-448-3369, crooksrn@tiffin.edu or Jamie Marinis,419-448-3357,

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marinisjl@tiffin.edu TU students, faculty and staff only, free admission

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Friday, August 29, 2014 Last day to add a class (Undergrad Fall Semester) Tiffin Campus

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Saturday, August 30, 2014 MSCJ Fall Classes Begin Tiffin Campus

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Monday, September 1, 2014 Undergraduate classes are in session (Labor Day) Tiffin Campus

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Wednesday, September 3, 2014 Co-Curricular Trip to Ohio Caverns (West Liberty, Ohio) Student Engagement & International Student Programs Meet bus at Gillmor Student Center Lobby Jamie Marinis, 419-448-3357, marinisjl@tiffin.edu Students only, free admission

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Thursday, September 4, 2014, 5:30 - 7 p.m. (show ends October 10) Opening Reception for “Under Pressure” Printmaking from seven Ohio universities, curated by TU instructor Joseph Van Kerkhove Diane Kidd Gallery Diane Kidd Gallery Lee Fearnside, 419-448-3427 Open to the public, free admission

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Saturday, September 6, 2014, 7:30 p.m. Italian A Cappella Group CLUSTER in Concert Music Department The Ritz Theatre Music Department, 419-448-3360 Open to the public, Free for TU students, faculty, and staff, $10 general admission www.tiffinmusic.com/cluster

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Saturday, September 13, 2014, 1 p.m. TU Promusic Ensemble Performance during Jazzinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tiffin Music Department Frost Parkway Stage, Tiffin Music Department, 419-448-3360 Open to the public, free admission

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Friday, September 19, 2014, 7 p.m. TU Student Talent Night Music Department Osceola Theatre Music Department, 419-448-3360 Open to the public, free admission

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Saturday, September 20, 2014, 10 a.m. International Students in the Heritage Festival Parade International Student Advising & International Cultural Center Downtown Tiffin Rachel Crooks, 419-448-3369, crooksrn@tiffin.edu Open to the public

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Sunday, September 21, 2014 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Co-Curricular Trip to Living History Village at Hedges Boyer Park International Student Programs Meet bus at Gillmor Student Center Lobby Jamie Marinis, 419-448-3357, marinisjl@tiffin.edu TU students, faculty, and staff, RSVP necessary

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Live. Learn. Eat: Food & Culture of International Student Programs Osceola Theatre, Gillmor Student Center Jamie Marinis, 419-448-3357, marinisjl@tiffin.edu TU students, faculty, and staff, co-curricular credit available to students

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Thursday, September 25 Last day to withdraw w/o a failing grade (Undergrad Online)

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Thursday, September 25 MBA Fall Term 1 Last day to withdraw w/o a failing grade Tiffin Campus

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Thursday, September 25 MBA/Med/MSCJ Online Fall Term 1 Last day to withdraw w/o a failing grade

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Friday, September 26, 2014, 3 - 4 p.m. ISS Meet & Mingle - Board Games International Student Services International Student Services, Friedley Hall Jamie Marinis, 419-448-3357, marinisjl@tiffin.edu TU students, faculty, and staff

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Saturday, September 27, 2014, 7 p.m. Music Alumni Reception Music Department The Clover Club - Upstairs, 266 S Washington St., Tiffin Music Department, 419-448-3360 Open to the public, reservations: gig@tiffin.edu