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EDITOR’S NOTE Dear Alumni and Friends: Welcome to the Spring/Summer issue of Challenge Magazine 2008. As the sun finally warms, our campus fills with nature’s color and residential students (those not attending classes this summer) r eturn home to their families and summer jobs.

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ing residence halls, polishing floors, and manicuring shrubber y. Our admissions staf f is busy recruiting for fall, and faculty begin to prepare curricula for our online and seated classes. For the rest of us, we try to squeeze in a vacation because the school year

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this past year, some tearful goodbyes, and a sneak peak at what’s

to come.

not hesitate to contact me. Most importantly, don’t forget to “Tell

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This issue is full of what happened

Your story of the way it was when you attended TU delight us, so do

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Us About Yourself” by referring to our website at www.tiffin.edu. I

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In Memoriam >

Janet Hanna One

T iffin

U niv e rsity’s

m o st

be l o v ed

f aculty

me mbe rs, Dr. Jane t H anna, lo st h er lif e in a tragic small pla n e cra sh in Ja n u a r y. Sh e died with h er husband, David E ckstein , a T if f in Un iversity Tr u stee.

Goodbye janet hanna Dr. Hanna retired from TU as Professor Professor of English and Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences in 2006 to pursue her love of writing. writing

Those who served with her as part of the Tiffin University family of faculty and staf f, as well as her many students and friends, will remember Janet as a dedicated scholar who had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, but also wasn’t afraid to laugh at herself, and had a sense of humor that made others laugh with her .

She was also prepared for any occasion – even her untimely death. In her own words, Janet wrote a eulogy that celebrated the life she lived, the places she traveled, and the people she loved.

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Janet could not resist going for the

Before joining Tiffin University as Associ-

smile, even in the end. “If you are here,

ate Professor of English and Communi-

you know me well enough to know that

cations in 1999 and being promoted as

I find funerals morbid and even silly,”

Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences in

she wrote in her eulogy. “If you didn’t

2005, Janet was Professor II and Chair of

know that about me, you’ve apparently

the English Depar tment at the American

wandered into the wrong room and you

College of Greece where she developed

need to check with the guy in charge

and initiated a linguistics degree pro-

of things because you’re probably late

gram into the undergraduate curriculum.

for the ceremony down the hall where

Her professional field of expertise was

you’re supposed to be.”

literature of the English Renaissance, and her doctoral disser tation researched

An award-winning poet and playwright,

the tragic vision of a 16th-century Eng-

Janet received her bachelor’s and mas-

lish playwright, Thomas Middleton. She

ter’s degrees in English from Ohio Uni-

taught a wide range of courses, includ-

versity, a master’s degree in Philosophy

ing Shakespear e, Chaucer, Renaissance

from the University of Kansas, and a Doctorate from the University of Athens, Greece.

Studies, Milton, poetr y, and ancient and An earlier photo of Janet with her sons, Alexi and Pavlo.

modern drama, as well as composition courses.

She was born in 1942, and married Vas-

As a writer, Janet authored the textbook,

silis Kanellakis in 1974 in Kansas City,

Classr oom TOEFL, published by Barrons,

moving with him in 1976 to Greece.

Inc., New York, 1994. Her classical play,

She later married David Eckstein, a TU

“Jocasta,” per formed at TU in 2001,

Trustee, in 2005.

was the first theatrical performance in the Osceola Theatr e.

Sur vived by two sons, Alexandros and Pavlos Kanellakis, she spoke of her

Although her career might be defi ned as

deep love for them in her final words:

that of an “academic,” Janet never lost

“O.K., since this is my last chance to

her sense of rebellion, and her curiosity

tell my stor y, then let me begin with

and enjoyment of all types of cultur e.

the two most impor tant people in my life – my sons, Alexi and Pavlo. Please

“My generation was the age of rock ‘n

don’t be sad, sweeties.

You know I

roll and no one loved it more than I did,”

loved you deeper than I ever thought it

she wrote in her eulogy. “I was a good

possible to love someone – that each of you brought into my life such joy, such

dancer and some of the guys I dated Pavlo, Pavlo’s wife Abbey, and Alexi.

unadulterated, uncompromising, uncon-

were even better. Norman was one and a boy from Port Clinton whose name I no

ditional love that it is impossible to explain how I felt and how I feel

longer remember. He and I won a dance contest one night at the

about you. … the two moments of your births remain the proudest

old Cedar Point Ballroom. I loved Elvis Presley’s music, his ability

moments of my life.”

to shake up the older generation even as I cringed with embarrassment at his ‘good ole’ boy’ image and his gr

easy hair .”

Janet also gave her sons advice, which is applicable to all who knew and loved her, and even those who never had the pleasure

Janet never intended to become a teacher, but perhaps it was

of meeting this exceptional woman: “The Chinese have a saying,

something she was born to do. She started as a high school

‘May you live in interesting times.’ I think it is more accurate to

teacher, barely older than her students, and then moved on to

say ‘May you make your own time interesting.’ At least I think that

teaching at the college level, where she found her niche, and her

is what I enjoyed doing. I found every person I ever met interest-

calling.

ing. I found every event I attended, every dinner I ever ate, every place I ever visited, ever y class I ever taught, inter esting.” www.tiffin.edu

A Small Home,

A Big Heart.

A S S IS TED LIV ING Janet Hanna and David Eckstein

She eventually moved to Greece, where she taught, and as she marveled, it was among the happiest times of her life. “I lived in Greece for 25 years. Those years remain the most amazing years of my life. Certainly, the country and its people shaped my life and thinking in ways that I would never have been able to foresee. Greece remains – even after I left it in 1999 – the most beautiful

INDEPENDENT LIV ING

place I have ever lived, and I am proud that I took its citizenship and voted in its elections. I gave birth to my children there; I finished my Ph.D. there; I wrote a book there; and I met people whom I still consider the best friends I have ever had. Living there gave me a new perspective on the world and taught me how to sort out what is tr uly impor tant in life and what is just ‘stuf f.’”

175 St. Francis Avenue, Tiffin, Ohio

419.443.1445

Tiffin University became an important part of Janet’s final phase of her academic career, and she never hesitated to say a kind word, or lend a hand, or a smile, or a laugh. Her students will forever be graced by her knowledge of life and the world, and her ability to bring it all close to home, and make sense of it. “Spending my last professional years at Tiffin University was the per fect ending to my career,” Janet wrote. “As I have often said, I found the warmth, camaraderie, and friendliness of the faculty and staf f at TU amazing. From my first day on campus to the last, you all made me feel proud to be a part of the campus family. I’ll miss all of you. Thank you for making my last seven years as a professor so rewarding.” In her eulogy, Janet needed to have the last word, and so she did: “When you remember me, remember also that I always had fun in my life, and though I’ll miss you, I r egret nothing.” Janet – from all of us, you will be missed, and yes, you will be remembered. 6

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www.adcarehealth.com/friedman-village A Retirement Community owned by Tiffin University.

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Chelsea Clinton Visits Tiffin University On b eh al f o f Hillar y Clin ton’s pre si de nti a l ca m pa i g n, Chelsea

Clinton

Tiell Receives ACBS P Teaching Excellence Award Dr. Bonnie Tiell was honored with the Great Lakes Region 4 Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Teaching Excellence Award. The

spoke

recognition also places her among eight fi-

to an estimated 350 stu-

nalists for the ACBSP International Teach-

dents, faculty, staff and

ing Excellence Award.

visitors in March about topics such as the economy,

Tiffin University is accredited by the ACB-

education,

care,

SP, which is responsible for accrediting

international

business programs at colleges and univer-

commerce, Social Security

sities with a focus on teaching and learn-

and U.S. tr oops in Iraq.

ing in the classroom.

immigration,

Attendees

health

sang

“Happy

Bir thday” to Clinton, who turned 28 years old the day of her visit, and TU President Paul Marion presented her with a university sweatshir t.

Tiell also served as a guest faculty memTU President Paul Marion presents gift to Chelsea Clinton.

ber at the 2008 week-long Institute of Administrative Advancement, sponsored by the National Association of Collegiate Women’s Athletics Administrators (NACWAA) and Higher Education Resources (HERS). She is a member of the Education and Professional Development Committee for NACWAA. At Tiffin University, Tiell developed the curriculum for new Leadership and Sports Management concentrations in TU’s Master of Business Administration program and coordinated a career fair in Cleveland that featured the Indians, Cavaliers, and Browns.

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President’s Club dinner 2008

T i f f i n Uni ve rs i ty c e l e b ra te d i t s a n n u a l P r e s i d e n t ’s C l u b d i n n e r i n A p r i l i n the O s c e o l a Th e a tre l o c a t e d i n s i d e T h e G i l l m o r S t u d e n t C e n t e r.

P r esi d en t’s C l ub m e mb e rs d o na te $ 1 ,0 0 0 o r m o r e t o T i ffi n U n i ve r s i t y ’s A n n u a l F u n d .

TU Trustees Claire Johansen and Diana Kirk

TU Trustee Larry Adelsperger and his wife, Jeanne 8

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President’s Club Dinner table place setting

President Marion presents President’s Club Certificate to Don and Marilyn Ballreich

Bill Hertzer

TU Board Chairman Gary Heminger and his wife, Jane

TU Trustee Hazel Franks

Barbara Zinn and Dee Newcomb

Jean Hertzer

Sandy Schultz, Russel Sorg, Nancy Christensen

Dick Frick

Susan Marion

Margaret and Tom Burns

Lynn and Lenny Clouse

Chinese student entertains guests

Patty Cole and Mike Grandillo www.tiffin.edu

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Academic TU Profes s or Named Pres ident of Ohio Council of Criminal Jus tice Education Dr.

Steven

Hurwitz the

(www.occje.org), the organization’s mission is “to promote education of criminal justice and to facilitate communication

President

and

cooperation

with practitioners on the matters of

of the Ohio

mutual interest concerning educa-

During the OCCJE Spring Resear ch Conference, two Tiffin University students won prestigious awards. Ranell Hannis received the OCCJE Outstanding Baccalaureate Student Award, and Veronica Yearling won for the Best Undergraduate Paper deliver ed at the confer ence.

tion in criminal justice.”

Criminal Justice

According to the OCCJE website

and research in the administration

is new

Council

About The OCCJE

Two TU Criminal Justice Students Win Awards During Research Conference

EducaThe OCCJE has been in existence

tion (OCCJE).

for more than 30 years, and brings Dr.

together criminal justice educators

Hurwitz

officially took over the role of President at the OCCJE’s sixth annual Spring Research Conference, held in April on the Tiffin University campus. Hurwitz is Professor of Psychology and Criminal Justice at TU.

and practitioners to actively engage in the elevation of the ethical and personnel standards of the criminal justice field. In particular, the OCCJE holds two annual events – the

Jasmine Long, Lisa Brickner and Stephanie McCabe

Fall Career Fair, and the Spring Re“It is an honor to be President of the OC-

search Conference.

CJE. TU has a long and proud tradition of involvement with this organization,” he says. “The late Jim Todd was one of the ‘founding fathers’ of the organization and served as President.

Jeff Stockner

also served as President in the past and

Additional information about the OCCJE is available by contacting Dr. Steven Hurwitz at Tiffin University at 419-448-3284, or via email at SHurwitz@tiffin.edu. OCCJE Luncheon

has been very active in the organization. I hope to continue their good work, as well as those of the recent presidents.”

Romanian MBA Program Recognized as One of Top Three Ziarul Financiar provided its first ranking of MBA programs in Romania, and named Tiffin University among the top three in a new survey released in March. Ziarul Financiar is a daily financial newspaper published in Bucharest, Romania. TU’s program, based at the University of Bucharest, was recognized along with The Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration and The Institute for Business and Public Administration from Bucharest (Asebuss). The ‘Top MBA’ ranking comprises the final ranking of the programs, as well as ratings based on 17 dif

ferent criteria.

The ranking was created from questionnaires completed by graduates of business schools in Romania, which evaluated the pr ograms using several criteria. 10

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Dr. Tom Newcomb, Dean of the Tiffin University School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences, was the featured luncheon speaker . The areas of research discussion included corrections, juvenile offenders, the death penalty, substance abuse, policing/pr ogramming/training, criminal law, and crime scene evidence. Other topics covered research on race division and “perception and reality” in socioeconomic status and gender on the determination of guilt.

TU Offers Online Bridge to Four-Year Degr ees the managing director of Ivy Bridge College of TU. “I really believe that we can provide an educational opportunity for students which are not cur rently available in higher education.” TU President Paul Marion said, “A traditional college format may not meet the needs of all students. Students could complete the first two years of college online while working part time or full time, and complete their bachelor’s degree in a traditional setting. Being online, these students will live in all parts of the countr y.” To ensure the success of Ivy Bridge College, Tiffin University is g brochure

recruitin y Bridge

partnering with eCollege, one of the most advanced asynchronous platforms for online learning, Elluminate ClassPr oLive, a ser vice that adds live discussion and dynamic interaction be-

Tiffin University is taking a new approach to educating part

tween student and professor and among student groups, and

of its student population by designing a program that appeals

SMARTTHINKING, a leading online tutoring ser vice.

especially to students who live far from an institution of higher education, and those who cannot afford to give up a job.

TU will develop articulation agreements with colleges and universities across the United States so that graduates can transfer

The vision of this new model for undergraduate learning will pro-

and complete their bachelor’s degr ee.

vide an oppor tunity for traditional and non-traditional students to obtain an online Associate of Arts in General Studies degree that

Marion said students with physical handicaps may find Ivy Bridge

offers unparalleled mentoring and support and transferability to

attractive because maneuvering with a wheelchair and parking

most four-year colleges and universities.

may be diffi cult. Also, parents of home-schooled students may prefer online education for the same reasons they chose to edu-

Its name, Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University, will become a

cate their childr en at home, he said.

new model for undergraduate learning. TU President Paul Marion describes Ivy Bridge as a “sub-brand” of TU. “All the academic

Marion said students who may be intimidated, not confi dent or

components will be Tiffin University,” he said. “The degree will

over whelmed by going away for college or attending a large uni-

be offered by Tiffin University.”

versity may seek Ivy Bridge. International students who are unable to secur e Visas immediately could enr oll, too, he said.

Students of Ivy Bridge will be taught by Tiffin faculty and have access to mentoring, tutoring, librar y and research databases,

“Although people of all ages may enroll, most of the graduates

career ser vices and counselors and academic advisors. Addi-

are expected to be traditional college-age students who enroll

tionally, Ivy Bridge students will be assigned success coaches,

shor tly after graduating fr om high school,” he said.

who will call students weekly and will be available daily through e-mail and text messaging. They will help students with organizational and time management skills, staying on task, problem resolution, living a healthy lifestyle and college survival skills. “I think there’s a need,” said Dr. Cam Cruickshank, vice president for enrollment management of Tiffin University and

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Satu Hermunen, Finland

Tiffin University Choir

Time out to eat!

Noelle Rhoades, U.S.A.

Jiarui Lu, China

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Buffet serving line

TU to Of fer Mas ter of Education Degree Online Tiffin University has been approved by the The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to offer the Master of Education degree in the online format beginning fall semester, according to President Paul Marion. The North Central Association of

Undergraduate Online Degree Programs The Onl i ne Educa ti o n Da ta ba se (OEDb) ha s na m e d Tiffin Uni ve r si ty a s o ne o f the Top 10 c olleges and univ er s ities nationwide fo r the qua l i ty a nd va riety of its unde rg ra dua te o nl i ne de g re e prog ra m s.

Colleges and Schools, which was founded in 1895, is one of six regional institutional

OEDb reviewed more than 1,100 undergraduate programs from 96 accredited online

accreditors in the United States.

colleges. In OEDb’s 2008 Online College Rankings, 41 colleges and universities were recognized as the leading degree-granting online colleges. Each school’s ranking was

The Master of Education is designed for

based on data derived from up to eight different metrics: acceptance rate, financial aid,

educators interested in furthering their

graduation rate, peer Web citations, retention rate, scholarly citations, student-faculty

professional education by continued intel-

ratio, and years accr edited.

lectual growth or satisfying state recertification requirements. The program of study

Tiffin University offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs online. TU’s

has a core of education courses requiring

academic programs are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and

candidates to demonstrate high standards

Schools, as well as the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs. Only

of academic excellence and competency in

one-four th of all business programs in the United States offer this prestigious level of

written analysis. The program will be of-

accreditation.

fered in the online format at this time. As the program grows, it is likely that on-site

More information about Tiffin University’s online programs is available by visiting

summer workshops and mid-year short

http://www.tiffin.edu/ /online ne/ / n.edu/online/

course programs will be offered on the Tiffin campus or at one or more of TU’s academic center locations around the State of Ohio. “The focus of Tiffin University’s Master of Education Program,” says Dr. Charles Christensen, Vice President for Academic Affairs, “is to produce graduates who will maintain and revalidate their skills, certificates, and credentials in the field of education. The program will augment and carry on the standards defined by the No Child Left Behind legislation and the minimum requirements established by the Highly Qualified Teacher Program.”

TU DAY WITH THE CLEVELAND CAVALIERS Specific questions about the program may be directed to Dr. Christensen, 419.448.3268 or email: christensenc@tiffin.edu .

Tiffin University hosted “TU Day with the Cleveland Cavaliers” in March when the Cavaliers faced the Chicago Bulls. With each ticket purchased through Tiffin University, participants received admittance to the private TU hospitality suite, which featured a luncheon buffet. This is the eighth year that Tiffin University has sponsored a Cleveland Cavaliers’ event.

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Three Faculty Members Promoted Dr. Jonathan Appel was promoted to Associate Professor of Psychology and Criminal Justice, Dr. Jan Samoriski was promoted to Professor of Communication, and Dr. Martha Turner was promoted to Professor of Accounting.

ceived his B.A. in psychology from Kent State

Uni-

versity,

master’s degree

Community Counseling from

Kent

State

Uni-

versity, and a Ph.D. in Guidance and

Coun-

seling (specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy and Organizational Psychology) from The University of Akron. Dr. Appel is a Diplomate in Psychotherapy, a National Certified Counselor, a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, a Certified Career Counselor, an Approved Clinical Supervisor, an Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor, as well as a Certified Forensic Counselor. He has also received training as a Red Cross Mental Health Disaster Worker and a Critical Incident Trauma Responder. He has co-authored a training curriculum in Domestic Violence for the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is currently an editorial reviewer for the International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction and the His research

interests include family violence, cultural competency, workplace violence, the mentally ill offender, and international issues in behavioral health. 14

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ish, and European Accounting Associa-

the television industry, including seven

tions, and she is an American Accounting

years at NBC-TV affiliates, before return-

Association Doctoral Consortium Fellow.

ing to gradu-

Her areas of expertise include managerial

ate

school

and cost accounting, and fraud examina-

to earn his

tion in accounting. Prior to joining TU, she

master’s de-

has taught at The Ohio State University,

gree in Cor-

Bowling Green State University, The Uni-

porate

versity of Toledo, and Ithaca College.

and

Professional

Prior to joining TU in 2005, Dr. Appel re-

Family Relations Journal.

Dr. Jan Samoriski spent 15 years in

Communica-

Turner received a Ph.D. in Management

tion (Radford

with a concentration in accounting, as

University)

well as an MBA in Accounting at Cornell

and a Ph.D.

University. She earned a bachelor’s de-

in Mass Com-

gree in mathematics at Middlebury Col-

munication (Bowling Green State Univer-

lege.

sity). Prior to joining the faculty at Tiffin University, Jan was Associate Professor of Communications at the University of Michigan – Dearborn. Professor Samoriski has taught across the

MCGRAW-HILL PUBLISHES FIFTH EDITION BOOK BY PROFESSOR HALEY

including

McGraw-Hill has released the 2008 edi-

mass media, telecommunications law and

tion of Introduction to Criminal Justice, a

policy, media writing, media producing,

textbook utilized by criminal justice stu-

and corporate and organizational com-

dents across the United States and Eu-

munication. He specializes in the social,

rope.

communications

curriculum,

political and cultural implications of new media technologies, and his primary re-

The

book,

search is in the area of internet law. In

now in its

addition to his teaching and research in

fifth edition,

communications, Jan has training and

experience in hazardous materials educa-

ten by Keith

tion, bioterrorism, emergency prepared-

Haley, Pro-

ness, and homeland security.

fessor

co-writ-

Criminal Dr. Martha

Justice and

Turner,

Chair of TU’s

CPA,

MSCJ

has

pro-

gram. Haley’s collaborator is Robert M.

member

Bohm, a criminal justice expert and edu-

of the fac-

cator based at the University of Central

ulty at Tif-

Florida.

been

fin Universince

According to McGraw-Hill, “Introduction to

Her

Criminal Justice is the perfect text for stu-

professional

dents interested in pursuing a career in

memberships include the American, Brit-

criminal justice and for those who simply

sity 2000.

want to learn more about this important social institution. (The authors) make it easy for readers to understand that much of what the public ‘knows’ about criminal justice in the United States is myth, and help students to learn the truth about the U.S. criminal justice.”

TU DEAN CO-AUTHORS TEXTBOOK Dr. Perry Haan, Dean of Tiffin University’s School of Business, co-authored the recently released textbook, Practical Statis-

Tiffin University’s Equestrian Team is in need of additional horses to meet the growing demand of its student-athletes, as well as the general public. “Our student-athletes are ready for more advanced horses. Specifically we need a horse that can teach kids how to jump, a horse trained to level three in dressage, and a seasoned, sound r eining horse,” accor ding to Assistant Coach Clair e Johansen. The Tiffin University Equestrian Team made history during Fall Semester 2007, when it competed in its first Intercollegiate Horse Association (IHSA) meet. TU is a member of Zone 6, Region 3, which also includes The Ohio State University, Kent State University, Denison University, College of Wooster, Kenyon College, University of Akron, Oberlin College, Lake Erie College and Ohio University. The TU Equestrian Team competed throughout the season, culminating with an English show on Mar ch 6-7, 2008. “The objective of the IHSA is to offer the opportunity for students to participate competitively in their first year of riding with other experienced riders and gain competitive show experience,” says T eam Advisor Jill Earl.

tics for Business. According to the textbook’s publisher, University Press of America, “This innovative

new

approach to

statistics

simplifies concepts for those

us-

ing them in the business world.

The

book

dis-

cusses

the

basics of statistics starting with an introduction to business research. It explores how and why to

An application process is being developed for horse donations that could provide a tax deduction for the donor . “At the star t of the season, we had student-athletes that were learning how to walk and trot their horses. Now they are learning how to canter. The donation of these advanced horses will meet the incr eased level of exper tise and competition,” Johansen says. TU’s Equestrian Team is based at Lane of Dreams Farm, LLC, a working farm and equestrian training center on Country Road 16 in Tiffin. The team is an outgrowth of the university’s Equestrian Club, star ted in the spring of 2006. TU and Lane of Dreams offer horseback riding available three times a week to the entire TU community. Lane of Dreams teaches beginning through intermediate English and Western riding, including dressage, jumping and trail riding. Claire Johansen, a TU trustee, operates Lane of Dreams with Julie Vogel. Both are certifi ed riding instructors. More information about the donation process can be obtained by contacting Jill Earl at 419-448-3264, or by email at EarlJ@tiffin.edu.

apply statistics to business research.” Haan authored the book with Ruth Ravid, Professor of Education at National-Louis University.

The two are currently col-

laborating with a third author to develop a workbook to accompany the new text. Haan has authored or co-authored more than 30 peer-reviewed articles published in academic journals and conference proceedings.

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Springfest E a c h y e a r , t h e O ff i c e o f St u d e n t Ac t i v i t i e s h o s t s a S p r i ng Fe s t w e e k b e fo re f i n a l e x a m s i n A p r il . It is a we e k fo r s t ude n t s t o re l i e v e s t re s s, h av e f u n , a n d c re a t e m e m o r i e s b e fo re th e a c a d e mic y e a r c o n c l ude s .

T h e St u d e n t

Ac ti v it ie s O ff ice , S t ude n t G o v e r n m e n t , a n d other organizations have the opportunity to h o ld a n e v e n t o r f un d ra i s e r t h a t w e e k . T h e w e e k a ls o in c l u d e s t h e A n n u a l St u d e n t L e a d e r s h ip Aw a rd s D e s s e r t t o h o n o r s t u d e n t leaders, organizations, and outstanding events th a t h a p p e n e d t h ro u g h o ut t h e s c h o o l y e a r. T h i s y e a r ’ s S p r in gFe s t c o n s i s t e d o f g u e s t s p e a k e r s , C irc le K ’ s M r. U n i v e r s e C o n t e s t , E a rth D ay , L a se r Ta g, F re s h m a n C a uc us D un k Ta n k , S e n io r C la ss C a uc us C o o k o u t , G a m m a C h i A lp h a ’ s S u ic ide Vi g i l , t h e G o s p e l C h o i r , D e l ta p izza g iv e a w ay , D o r m C h a l l e n g e , P h i T h e ta P i C o o k o u t , a n d p e r fo r m a n c e s by t h e T U mu s ica l e n se mbl e s . T h i s c o n t i n ue s t o b e a s c h o o l t ra d it io n t h a t m a n y l o o k fo r w a rd t o e a c h y e a r.

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Arts & Angles O rga n iz ed by th e School of Ar ts & Sciences, Tiffin Univer sity’s Ar ts & Angles series appeals to stude nts and the gen era l pu blic in Tiffin and sur rounding communitie s w ith a wide ra n ge of inter esting topics and spe ake r s.

Writing for Equality Lindsey Jesnek presented “Gwendolyn Brooks and John Greenleaf Whittier: ‘Writing for Equality,’” during TU’s March Arts & Angles program. Jesnek graduated in May. Her presentation examined the impressionistic qualities in the poetr y of John Greenleaf Whittier and Gwendolyn

Mathematicians in Televis ion & Film

Brooks, which included a dis-

Dr. Dan Bell, Associate Professor of

leaf Whittier’s abolitionar y

Mathematics at Tiffin University, pre-

efforts in the nineteenth

sented “Images of Mathematicians in

centur y offer a glimmer of

the Movies and the Media,” in Janu-

Brooks’ more extensive de-

ary as part of the Arts & Angles pro-

mand for racial equality in

gram. The event included a showing

the twentieth centur y.

cussion on how John Green-

of the Academy Award-winning film, “A Beautiful Mind.”

An English major, Lindsey helped found TU’s English Enthusiasts student organization. She has served as President

This movie follows the story of John Forbes Nash, Jr., a math prodigy

of the group during her four years at TU. This past year,

who won the Nobel Prize despite suffering from schizophrenia. After

Jesnek also worked as an English tutor on campus. In ad-

the showing of the film, a discussion followed about how mathemati-

dition to her academic activities, she has been a member

cians are portrayed in television and the movies.

of the W omen’s Soccer T eam for four years. Lindsey plans to attend graduate school beginning in the

The Work of Michael Moore “The Work of Michael Moore: Movie Journalism or Entertainer?” was the

fall of 2008 and pursue a career in teaching English in higher education. She also presented this program at the annual conference of the National Association of African American Studies & Affi liates.

topic of the April Arts & Angles program. The program was presented by nication. Michael Moore’s documentary

Pos tmodernis m on Televis ion

about health care in the United States,

Dr. Sherry Truffin, Associate

“Sicko,” was screened.

Professor of English, made

Dr. Jan Samoriski, Professor of Commu-

the

connection

between

In “Sicko,” Moore makes a case for his “prescription for change” by

postmoder nism and aspects

advocating universal health care, the abolishment of health insurance

of contemporar y television

companies, and the regulation of the pharmaceutical industry. Moore

during the February’s Arts

is the controversial producer/director and social critic known for films

& Angles Program. Her pur-

such as “Fahrenheit 9/11” and “Bowling for Columbine.”

pose was to bring clarity to a term that can be useful but

Samoriski explored the question about whether Moore’s work is of

is overused and often misun-

journalism or of entertainment. In a media environment dominated by

derstood, and to identify specifi c trends in popular culture

large corporations that exercise near monopoly control over the flow

associated with postmoder nism. A “distinctively postmod-

of information and ideas in society, does Moore’s work fill the void and

ern” episode of a popular television show was shown as

express views that might not otherwise be heard?

part of the pr esentation. www.tiffin.edu

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Student Success OUTS TANDING S CHOLARS HONORED At Tiffin University’s annual Academic Honors Ceremony, 354 students were honored for their academic achievements in six categories:

Outstanding Freshman, Academic Achievement,

Academic Distinction, Excellence in the Field of Study, the F.H. “Cap” Wilkinson Award, and the Daisy and Frederick Stone Scholarship. Students pictured below are those who earned the Excellence in the Field of Study A ward.

Dr. Debbie Gatton presents the Excellence in the Field of Study in Management to Kristen Sipe

Dr. Fang-Mei Law presents the Excellence

Dr. Jeff Stockner presents the Excellence

Dr. Sherry Truffin presents the Excellence

Dr. Kellie McGilvray presents the

in the Field of Study in Law Enforcement

in the Field of Study in Homeland Security

in the Field of Study in English to Lindsey

Excellence in the Field of Study in

to Martin D’Amico

& Terrorism to Heather Murphy

Jesnek

Marketing to Chad Roberts

Michael Lewis presents the Excellence in

Dr. Randy Mullis presents the Excellence

Assistant Professor Scott Blough presents

Dr. Steven Hurwitz presents the

the Field of Study in Justice Administration

in the Field of Study in Government &

the Excellence in the Field of Study in

Excellence in the Field of Study in

to Penny Nicholson

National Security to Katrina Schumacker

Corrections to Brandy Bishop

Forensic Psychology to Sieglinde Ramirez

Susan Treece presents the Excellence

Professor Teresa Burkett presents the

Dr. Timothy Shaw presents the Excellence

Dr. Lillian Drimmer presents the Excellence

in the Field of Study in Information

Excellence in the Field of Study in

in the Field of Study in Forensic Science

in the Field of Study in Organizational

Technology to Brett Rieke

Accounting to Brian Howard

to Rachel Yinger

Management to Diane Doster

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Summer 08

Bus ines s S tudents Par ticipate in National Conference A group of Tiffin University’s top business students participated in the Business Professionals of America 2008 National Leadership Conference in May. The students joined more than 6,000 other conference delegates from across the nation to participate in national-level business skill competitions, workshops, and general sessions. Business Professionals of America is a national organization for stu-

Senior

reception

Each year, Pr esident and Mrs. Paul Marion host the Senior Reception which pays tribute to soon to be graduates. This year’s r eception was held in the Hayes Center for the Ar ts in April.

dents interested in careers in business and information technology. The organization’s activities and programs complement classroom instruction by giving students practical experience through application of the skills learned at school. Recently, two TU BPA team members were elected to be state officers.

Front: Casey Zdanko, Destiny Larson, Ashley Scott, Sam Johnson, Linh Lanh, Aaron Hurang. Back: Ryan Webb, Perry Haan, Aaron Childs.

Business Majors Score Big Three Tiffin University business majors scored big during a strategy simulation competition involving students from 26 nations. TU students placed first among seven local teams after 10 rounds of competition during the 2007 fall semester, and in the Top 25 in the world in three of the four team performance measures. Their group performance landed them a spot in December’s “Business Strategy Game’s Online Best Strategy Invitational.”

S por ts Management Grduates Enjoy S ucces s Several recent Tiffin University Sports Management graduates are employed with the Indianapolis Colts, the Nor thern Texas PGA, the Cleveland Grand Prix Racing Series, Penn State University, Wild Wing Plantation in Hilton Head, Hilliard Recreation Department, Gold’s Gym, and at numerous high school and college athletic depar tments, retail sport stores, and recreation departments throughout the U.S. and Canada. www.tiffin.edu

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Art

Tiffin University’s Annual Student Art Show featured the “best of the best” of TU students’ artworks. The

Unified Divers ity

Student Show traditionally is the closing show of

In December, TU continued its innovative partnership with Columbian High School by showcasing Columbian student works in a special exhibition entitled

the academic year, and is devoted to the talents of Tiffin University’s own campus population.

“Unified Diversity.” TU featured exhibitions by Columbian students in 2005 and 2006, offering young artists the opportunity to experience their first professional gallery showing. The student artists are part of Bob Johnston’s Senior Portfolio and Art Investigations classes at Columbian High School.

Exhibit by Cynthia Morefield Tiffin University’s Diane Kidd Gallery hosted nationally-renowned artist Cynthia Morefield’s first show

Ar t Works by Calver t High S chool S tudents

in Ohio with a special exhibition entitled “Journeys

In January, the Diane Kidd Gallery

pencil, tissue paper, and metal leaf) on wood pan-

hosted an art exhibit by Calvert

els. The artist has worked with her distinctive,

High School students. “It is very

heavily textured acrylic paintings on wood panel

exciting to give the students the

for many years, and the process is complex.

into Structure” in March. The exhibition featured approximately 20 paintings that included acrylics and mixed media (including charcoal, ink, colored

exposure they deserve to display their hard work,” remarked Marla Shultz, art instructor at Calvert High School.

“The majority of

these students are pursuing futures in the field of art, so having this opportunity through TU is incredible.” While the exhibiting students were mostly seniors, sophomores and juniors were also represented in the show. More than three dozen works were on display including pastel, pencil, ebony, charcoal, watercolor, acrylic paint, oil paint, colored pencil, stained glass, and photography.

The focus of the art was the

Seneca County Courthouse.

TU on the Road

If you are a an n Ohio resident, you can show pride in Tiffin University through the th he Program sponsor Collegiate License Plate Pr ponsor ed by the State of Ohio. Ohio . The cost to par ticipate in the pr ogram (in addition to any nor mal renewal fees) is $35 annually. Of this $35 annual fee, $25 is directed to Tiffin University in the form of a charitable donation to the General Scholarship Fund in your name. If you have questions regarding the Collegiate Plate Program, please contact TU’s Alumni Relations Office at 419.448.3282 or your local Bur eau of Motor V ehicles.

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Summer 08

This& That

Black History Month

Easter Egg Hunt

as members of the Tiffin legal community.

Hosted by the School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences, TU welcomed Federal Judge Michael J. Davis for a two-day visit to help celebrate Black History Month in February. During his visit, Judge Davis was involved in various programs and tours by the University’s Black United Students, Global Affairs Organization and Law Club. He also met with faculty and staff, as well Judge Davis was appointed to his position

dures for securing internships with professional sports programs. TU

enrolled

under-

graduate and 27 graduate students

its Sports and Recreation Management Major during

Tiffin University’s Student Government held

the 2007-08

its annual Community Easter Egg Hunt in

academic year.

March. The hunt has been a popular of-

Pfeiffer Library Celebrates 40 Years

fering of the student government for many years and, through a generous donation by the Thomas family, it has now been

Tiffin University honored the Richard and

renamed to honor their daughter, Christi,

Jean Pfeiffer Library with a special 40th

who succumbed to neuroblastoma in 2006.

Anniversary Celebration on April 18. To

All Tiffin area children were invited to bring

mark this occasion, members of the Pfeiffer

family and friends to watch the hunt for

family joined TU students, faculty and staff,

brightly colored hidden, plastic, surprise-

along with local community members. The

filled eggs.

celebration at Pfeiffer Library included a short program chronicling the library’s history, complete with a display of memoraby President Clinton in 1994. Judge Davis

bilia, recognizing the significant growth

was the 28th Federal Judge selected in

and development of the library from its

Minnesota history and the first African-

original dedication as the “Tiffin University

American. In addition to his duties as a

Library” to the modern Pfeiffer Library.

federal district court judge, Judge Davis

Guests were invited to a reception follow-

was appointed by U.S. Supreme Court Jus-

ing the program. Dan Pfeiffer, son of Dick

tice William Rehnquist in 1999 to serve on

and Jean Pfeiffer, spoke on behalf of the

the U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance

family.

Court (FISC), and did so until his term expired in 2006. Tom Newcomb, Dean of TU’s School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences, served under Judge Davis as one of the legal advisors to the FISC.

Cleveland Indians PR Tiffin University’s Sports Management Program featured speaker Nate Janosco, Public Relations Assistant for the Cleveland Indians, in February. Janosco addressed students on “The Public Impact when Jacobs Field became a Progressive Park,” and advised students on the recommended procewww.tiffin.edu

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YMCA Swim Invite Tiffin University’s Sports and Recreation Management majors volunteered at the Tiffin YMCA Swim Invitational in February. Most students were assigned to five-hour shifts and rotated to different work stations as timers, bullpen supervisors, and gym monitors.

Additional events for the day included con-

Earth Day Celebration

versations, educational handouts, and displays. All events were sponsored by

Tiffin University celebrated Earth Day in April. The day was filled with a series of

Tiffin’s University’s “Green Committee” and

events and activities including a continu-

Ottawa-Sandusky-Seneca

In the afTiffin University has joined

ternoon, Tim Wasserman, the

Annual “Fun & Games” How do you supervise the massive energy of 160 elementary school students in a relatively small confined area? This is what the Sports and Recreation Management students at Tiffin University get a taste of every winter when they host “Fun & Games” for St. Mary’s students.

This

year’s event took place at the Gillmor Student Center Gymnasium. TU students assumed the roles of station supervisors and instructed groups of children in activities.

current

Joint

Solid Waste District.

ous showing of the film, “Who Killed the Electric Car?”

County

The American College &

president

of the Organization of

University

Presidents’

Solid Waste Districts of

Climate

Ohio and a member of

This has resulted in

Commitment.

the Solid Waste Advi-

the recent formation of

sory Council represent-

TU’s Impact on Climate Change Committee, made

ing multi-county districts,

up of faculty and staff mem-

presented a presentation on

bers at Tiffin University--it is

“Who Wants to Be a Trash Millionaire?”

In the evening, there was

called the “Green Committee” for short.

a special screening of the award winning COOL,”

The American College & University Presi-

about the most dangerous chasm ever to

dents’ Climate Commitment is a national

emerge between scientific understanding

effort to make campuses more sustainable

and political action – Global Warming.

and address global warming by garner-

documentary,

“EVERYTHING’S

ing institutional commitments to reduce and ultimately neutralize greenhouse gas

Think Pink Game Hosted by TU Women’s Basketball Team

emissions on campus and to accelerate the

TU students, faculty, staff, and the public were encouraged to wear pink to show support

the earth’s climate. Tiffin University re-

when the Lady Dragons faced Wayne State

cently was awarded a grant by Ottawa-

University in February. The game was part

Sandusky-Seneca County Joint Solid Waste

of a promotion developed by the Women’s

District to expand the recycling program.

research and educational efforts of higher education to equip society to re-stabilize

Basketball Coaches Association to raise Breast Cancer Awareness.

Good Morning World Legal Prevention Attorney Lonnie Lutz, a specialist in estate planning, presented “Legal Prevention, A Proactive Approach to Conserving Assets,

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Summer 08

Protecting Loved Ones, and Advancing Values” in February. Lutz teaches the benefits and mechanisms of estate planning, asset protection and charitable planning and as-

Theatre

sists clients in clarifying and articulating

Neil Simon’s “Rumors”

their planning objectives and implementing

Tiffin University’s Dragon’s Den Players Theatre Group presented Neil Simon’s comedy

estate plans. He has practiced law since

“Rumors” in March. “Rumors” was directed by Dr. Mary Grennen, Assistant Professor

1980 in areas that include trust and estate

of English and Director of Theatre Arts.

planning and administration, asset protec-

gregate to celebrate the wedding anniversary of two of their friends. Upon arrival at the

tion planning, charitable and deferred giv-

friends’ house, they find the husband bleeding, the wife missing, the maid gone, and

This comedy featured four couples that con-

ing planning and administration, nonprofit

nothing prepared for the evening. This comedy builds to a hilarious finale as the police

administration.

arrive – which of course, straightens everything out!

Who Would of Thunk It? In April, nationally-renowned political consultant Jerry Austin presented “Who Would of Thunk It: The First Woman, African American or Oldest U.S. President. How Did We Get Here? What Happens Next?” Jerry Austin earned a Pollie Award from the American Association of Political Consultants. He provides

Music Jazz Solo Night TU held its Jazz Solo Night in February. Students from TU’s select touring ensembles performed their favorite jazz standards throughout the evening at Carmie’s Grill in Tiffin. As accompanists, the event featured the Pete Ford Trio, as well as several TU students.

strategic counsel areas as

in such

Irish Songwriter Sings of Peace and Reconciliation

strategic

Rodney Cordner, a singer-songwriter from Bel-

planning and

fast, Nor thern Ireland, presented a workshop in

communica-

songwriting and global justice and reconciliation

tions, public

in March.

administration, educa-

Cordner’s songs and music are a blend of the con-

tion,

temporar y, with a touch of traditional Irish, Celtic

health

care, grass-

and Americana styles. Irish Music Magazine calls

roots mobilization, economic development,

Cordner’s

and issue and candidate elections. He was

songwrit-

the principal consultant to Ohio Governor

ing

Richard F. Celeste and many other statewide

sharp

officials from 1978 to 1990. He has served

steeped

senators, members of Congress, and presi-

social commentar y,” and calls him “a talented

dential candidates.

songsmith he also possesses a manic sense of

“lyrically and in

wickedly black humor.”

Cordner has released 15

recordings and, for several years fronted the Celtic Rock band “The Electrics.”

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S alvia Divinorum Dr. Jonathan Appel, Associate Professor of Psychology and Criminal Justice, is one of the few researchers who have studied the emergence of the powerful legal hallucinogen, Salvia Divinorum. Salvia Divinorum (“diviner’s sage”) was the name given to a plant, a unique hallucinogen that is increasingly used in the United States. Dr. Appel believes the facts should be given to inform the public of the widespread sales and use across the United States. According to Appel, the information is especially needed by parents and professional groups who may come into contact with the “at risk” users. Dr. Appel has also examined the underlying dynamics that may have contributed to this phenomenon, which include the rise of an internet youth sub-culture, which exchanges information and influences behavior outside the awareness of the mainstream culture and authority figures. Another influence may be the unmet needs of today’s youth are searching for meaning and identity apart from an increasingly stressed and disconnected material society, including a search for the “sacred” in a modern world concerned with compulsive consumption. “Salvia has become an Internet phenomenon where, in talking to kids, their perception around it is, ‘Well, it must not be that bad for you because it’s legal,’ and that’s a real dangerous assumption to make,” says Appel. Dr. Appel has worked in the field of Behavioral Health for over 20 years. He has worked with individuals, groups, families, and organizations as a psychotherapist, drug counselor, clinical supervisor, program director, consultant, researcher, and educator. Dr. Appel has been published in such peer-reviewed research publications as the Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, and Trauma, the Journal of Elder Abuse and Neglect, the Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families, and the International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction.

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Summer 08

Business Club expands i

In May, Tiffin University hosted the e fifth cohort cohor t of students to graduate from its MBA program in Bucharest, charest, Romania. One of the students receiving her degree at commencement, ommencement Michelle Dietrich has implemented a networking group for the current and past students in the pr ogram.

The Tiffin University Business Club (TUBC) began as a project for a Marketing Management class in the Bucharest MBA program. A group of four students who were members of the class that received degrees in May decided to use the Club as the topic for their project. The class was taught by Dr. Perry Haan, Dean of the School of Business in 2007. The group’s mission for the Club was, “…to build a non-profit organization that will support former, current and future Tiffin MBA students by creating an environment for business networking, career development oppor tunities and social activities.” They also created a slogan: “Networking beyond education.” “TUBC is an active vehicle for getting its members more actively involved in Tiffin University as well as the Club. This ‘buy in’ should begin from day one of the MBA student life cycle continuing through the alumni stage,” Dietrich said. While attending the commencement ceremony, Dietrich met with Celinda Scher ger, TU’s Director of Alumni Relations to discuss possible connections between TU’s Alumni Association and TUBC. Scher ger gave Dietrich a number of ideas for developing the club, including some specifi c ideas for trying to keep alumni connected to Tiffin University in Romania. Dietrich also met with Carol McDannell, Director of Career Development, to discuss possible internships in Romania for students from the Tiffin Campus. “Global internship experiences would provide Tiffin University students with oppor tunities for diversity and professional development. I appreciated the opportunity to meet with Michelle. She shared her insight about establishing internship experiences with U.S. based companies in Romania” McDannell commented.

step in this direction” stated Laura Mays, TU’s Easter n European Coordinator.

s in Romania McDa McDannell annell also provided some ideas about job placementt workshops rk h she h d does on th the Tiffin campus that might make good topics for TUBC events. Inter viewing, job placement, resume writing, and other human resources topics were discussed.

Dietrich’s visit to Tiffin was her first to the campus. “The trip to Tiffin was important not only to participate in the ritual experience of graduation, but also to set up the necessar y TUBC support links with key administrators at Tiffin.” She said she has collected a number of good ideas and information that will help her lead TUBC.

It is a really interesting group of students, according to Haan. They are mostly middle to upper level managers and entrepreneurs. But they are very young for people in such high positions. “The reason for the young age of these upper level managers has to do re with the histor y of the country. Romania overthrew its Communist wi dictator in 1989. Many of our students were coming of age when dic that happened and were the first to learn how capitalism works. th So now they want to know more about business in general and, specifi cally, about how business works in the W est.” Dietrich agrees with Haan’s assessment of the students there. “They work very hard to achieve their master’s degree within a specialized discipline. Many multinational companies require and will, in some cases, sposor the MBA education program. Other students are willing to make the investment themselves in order to compete with the growing level of education in their industries.” In March, the TU MBA program was chosen as one of the top three MBA programs in Romania by Ziarul Financiar, a financial newspaper published in Bucharest. The ranking was based on inter views with business school representatives and MBA graduates thr oughout Romania.

In Romania, Dietrich is Vice President of World Class Fitness/Romania. She has managed the World Class Bucharest operation for the past six Michelle Dietrich and Dr. Perry Haan years. Dietrich also has another connection to Tiffin University. She discovered while taking the Haan is planning to teach TU’s first MBA class in its new location Marketing Management class in the winter of 2007 that she had in Timisoara, Romania in October. He said the change in the counattended the same elementar y school in the U.S. as Dr. Haan. try over the course of the last several years is remarkable. “Every “It was one of those ‘small world experiences’ to say the least” time I go to Romania there is more construction, more progress Haan stated. and more business being done, especially in Bucharest,” Haan stated. While creating the project for the class, the group that included Dietrich, Dragos Dragulin, Daniel Natu and Otto Zelch, conducted Romania joined the European Union in 2007. The Romanian gross inter views with their classmates to help make decisions concerndomestic product grew over six percent in 2007. The unemploying the direction of the Club. Over 90% of the students the group ment rate is roughly five percent and, reportedly, as low as two inter viewed suggested they were interested in joining TUBC. The percent in Bucharest. “Almost ever y student I talk to said trying majority of these students indicated they were interested in to hire more and better employees is the major problem for operactivities that included speakers or seminars featuring people ating a business in Buchar est these days” Haan noted. from both inside and outside of Romania. Regular social/ networking events were also preferred by most of the Dietrich agrees that the business climate in Romania consists students. of a high percentage of young ambitious people who are ready to break out of the constraints of the former communist system. The business environment in Romania is in a developing She is managing an operation that is typical of the growth of many stage. There are many multinationals operating in Romania, but organizations in Romania’s expanding economy. there are not very many formalized networking opportunities similar to the American Chamber of Commer ce. Members of TUBC The health club caters to the upper end of the fitness market and are seeking opportunities to network on a regular basis. is expanding rapidly. Dietrich first joined the company as a sales manager in 1995. “Our Romanian students want very much to be a real part of Tiffin University. Creating their own association gives them another

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2008

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Commencement

“Don’t Limit Y our Expectations: let yourself be what you’re capable of being” T if f in U n i v e r s i t y ’s 12 0 t h An n u a l U n d e r gra d u -

Collins gave the 2008 TU graduating class

a te C o m m e nc e m e n t wa s a h o me c o m i n g f o r

some straightforward advice: “For the past four

b u s in e s s

years, you’ve been paying to learn.

C oll in s .

e x e c ut i v e

and

r e s t a u ra t e u r Te r r y

Although this was his first time on the TU

The first

job you get, don’t worry so much about your

campus, Collins, a Fremont, Ohio native, had plenty

title or your salary.

of family in the audience. “I haven’t spoken before

college, you’ll now be paid to learn, and that’s a big

in public with my Mom and Dad in attendance, and

difference.”

After paying to learn in

my Aunt Barb and Uncle Roger are also here,” he smiled, looking out into the packed Gillmor Student

He also stressed the importance of finding one’s

Center Gymnasium on Saturday, May 3, 2008.

happiness in life. “Happiness is a state of mind. You need to be happy with yourself first, and then

The Fremont Ross High School graduate who found-

you’ll succeed,” he said. “One of my first jobs

ed the Papa Murphy’s pizza chain – pioneer of the

was pumping gas for a dollar an hour, and I was

“take-and-bake” pizza concept – fondly remembered

happy. You can’t ignore those internal feelings,

growing up in Fremont, and credited the small town

and you need to find the career field that you can

“wholesomeness” with providing him the down-to-

have a passion for, so that it doesn’t seem like

earth values necessary for his future success. “My

work, and also one that’s growing – so you can

good fortune was my family, and the people I grew

grow with it.”

up with,” he said. For Collins, it wasn’t until age 28 that he found the restaurant The Papa Murphy’s chain, based in California, where Collins now

business. For a time, he was selling encyclopedias door-to-door,

lives, is currently the fifth largest pizza chain in the United States,

and then he entered the insurance field. Always looking for ways

with more than 1,000 locations in 30 states. It also has multiple

to learn from his opportunities, he gained a valuable lesson from the

locations in Canada.

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Commencement From that moment on, Collins looked at each job as opportunity, and he tried to become as visible to his bosses as possible. He worked his way into management at McDonald’s and attracted the attention of an important mentor – the late Ray Kroc, who made the fast-food company number one in the world. “What Ray Kroc did, and why McDonald’s has been so successful, was a dedication to taking the business more seriously than others might,” Collins said. Early on in his McDonald’s career, he was sent by upper management to Philadelphia, a market where the McDonald’s restaurants were having a tough time, and in fact, were on the verge of closing. “Imagine McDon-

insurance industry. He started making calls

Collins eventually found his calling in the

ald’s closing down an entire market – that’s

on the firm’s wealthiest clients.

restaurant business, but it wasn’t always

how bad the business was at the time,” he

smooth going. He said that during his first

said.

“Nobody told me I wasn’t supposed to do

day on the job as a McDonald’s crewmem-

this,” he said. “But in one week, I earned

ber, preparing the hamburgers and fries,

But Collins was able to help turn around the

$10,000. That’s more than I ever earned in

“I almost quit. I was a big guy, and the

Philadelphia market by using a new strat-

an entire year. The key is, don’t limit your

biggest guy was designated the ‘dumpster

egy with the franchisees. “They weren’t as

expectations. You have to let yourself be

stomper.’ That meant you got inside the

interested in what the customer thought,

what you’re capable of being.”

dumpster with the garbage and literally

but if one of their peer franchisees came in

packed it down.”

to check up on them, it was completely dif-

Collins also told a cautionary tale, however.

ferent. Then they wanted to succeed.”

“Don’t ever get into a business you know

He stuck with the job, and learned another

nothing about,” he said. After succeeding

valuable lesson: “People who do well, do

From McDonald’s, Collins went on to work

in the insurance industry, he took over a

well the things they don’t like to do,” he

for a variety of other big names in the res-

paint and wallpaper franchise, which failed

remarked.

miserably.

“You have to risk failure to enjoy success,” he said humbly.

“My definition

of luck is opportunity. Very few people are prepared or have the guts to take that opportunity when it presents itself.

My Mom once commended me for my confidence. I was always a go-to kind of guy, and that has worked to my benefit.”

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taurant field, including serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of Burger Chef Systems, a division of General Foods Corporation, and Chair of Board and President of Victoria Station, Inc. He has also served as a Senior Vice President for Pepsico, Inc., and President of its Food Services Division, responsible for Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and La Petite Boulangerie – in charge of more than 5,000 restaurants. Later, as President of La Petite Boulangerie, Mr. Collins helped the company grow from three to 150 bakeries – an astonishing expansion in just two years. His greatest success was yet to come. In 1988, Mr. Collins purchased a company that was operating as Murphy’s Pizza. He was a hands-on owner and executive, filling such roles as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary Treasurer. By 1990, he acquired the 65-store corporation – Papa Aldo’s International. Inc. By merging his two companies, he formed what became Papa Murphy’s International, a privately held corporation based in Vancouver, Washington. In 2003, Papa Murphy’s was voted “Best Pizza Chain in America” by Restaurants and Institutions Magazine, and has won the honor every year since. In 2006, it won the Platinum Award for Consumer’s First Choice in Pizza Chains. “I’m really a fundamentalist,” Collins said during a pre-Commencement interview. “I believe that if you produce a great product at a great price, it will do well. And pizza is a great comfort food that people will always love. Now we’re learning how to prepare our pizzas with lower cholesterol and lower fat, and keeping the great taste. You have to be willing to change within the marketplace, while sticking to your business plan.”

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Collins told the 2008 Tiffin University graduates what he saw as the true key to success, in whatever field they chose to take. “It’s something they don’t often teach you in college,” he said. “Most people have the basics down – the academics. But what they don’t often teach you are the behavioral traits for success. And it’s a wonderful circle, because if you can become successful in whatever you do, then you can begin to give back to others.” Now semi-retired, Collins is enjoying life with his wife Rose and his family, including four children and 11 grandchildren. He still serves as chair of the Papa Murphy’s Board of Directors, and his “passion” for his work has not diminished. At the Commencement ceremony, Tiffin University conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters to Collins, for being a role model for risk-takers and a pioneering business executive.

Terry Collins’

Behavioral Traits for Success

The Difference Maker! 1.

Get visible

Show deter mination and persistence

ewing u up Don’t wor ry about scr screwing – everybody does it; it;admit admit mistakes and move on;

Do well the things you don’t like

Oppor tunity – be pr epared to take

Be a pr oblem-solver – focus on

Politics ar e over rated –

passion, it will never seem like

eventually you have to produce,

work;

it and also take risks; the solution, not the problem;

and who you know won’t matter; 6.

Be yourself – tr ust your instincts;

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to do; 9.

As far as compliments go, “don’t inhale” – don’t get full of yourself;

10. Go at it with a passion – if it’s

11. “Like your customers” – those you work for and with.

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Graduation Walk 2008

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graduate Commencement A graduate who was born and raised in n a Tiffin and moved to the Cleveland area returned to his hometown to receive his

James Puffenberger

master’s degree in management.

James

Puffenberger, who now lives in Bratenahl,

Jennifer Batson of Belton, Texas, and Lea

a graduate degree. Any time one of them

also garnered a “Graduate of

Kovacsiss of East Canton also received

wanted to quit school, the others said “no,”

“Graduate of the Year” awards.

she said. “We were all in college last year

the Year”

award and spoke during TU’s graduate program commencement ceremony.

The

at the same time,” she said. “We were sup-

ceremony took place at 11:30 a.m. in The

Kovacsiss said her fondest memories of her

ports for each other.” Moomaw, who lives

Gillmor Student Center.

education involve people, and the educa-

near Bloomville, said she has no immediate

tion she received at TU was based on facts

goals – other than to sleep in on weekends.

Puffenberger said learning never has to

and personal growth. “I hope to continue

end. “You learn from life,” he said. “You

my education,” she said.

learn from your family ... I also learned a great deal from my wife.”

Six students traveling from Romania were among about 225 master’s degree recipients at the ceremony. Also among the graduates was Kathy Moomaw, assistant director of housing operations at TU. She received a master’s degree in business administration. “I did it in

Kathy Moomaw and her children

two years,” she said. “I decided if I’m going to do it, I’m going to do it in two years.”

She said she will miss gaining insight from her classmates.“That’s where you learn,”

Moomaw said her children – Andrea, JesLea Kovacsiss

she said.

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TU Grad Hershel W ebster Follows Show Business Dr eam Tiffin University alumnus Her-

The group not only maintains a rigorous touring schedule of

shel Webster had a special

concer t halls, colleges and universities, fairs and festivals, but

homecoming in Tiffin when he

also runs its own Community Educational Outreach Program.

per formed during TU’s 12th

According to Webster, the program brings the group to schools

Annual Vocal Summit at The

across the countr y as “advocates for vocal music and lifelong

Ritz Theatr e in April.

arts involvement.”

Webster, who graduated in

“Hershel is really a great guy with a great story, and he’s worked

May 2007, is a member of

so hard to get this opportunity,” said Brad Rees, Director of

the

Performing Arts at Tiffin University.

acclaimed

cappella

group, “InPulse,” which sold more than 25,000 copies of

When Webster came to TU from Barberton, Ohio in 2002, he

its debut record, “Alone and

was a psychology major, but by his sophomore year, he was

Above,” and the follow-up holiday album, “Shed a Little Light.”

convinced to join the TU a cappella group, “Up In The Air,” and

The Contemporar y A Cappella Society of America rewarded both

continued to sing with that group for three years. He also sang

recordings with nominations for “Album of the Year.” InPulse

in the choir and other gr oups on campus.

recently released its third record, “InPulse: Live.” “I was originally going to play football there, but I decided not “Featuring stunning solos, exceptional harmonic blends, dy-

to. I focused more on school. I didn’t have much guidance about

namic original compositions, and inventive arrangements and

educational activities,” Webster said in a recent interview with

driving rhythms, the band’s performances showcase the beauty

the Tiffin Advertiser-Tribune. “My sophomore year, one of my

and versatility of the human voice, drawing from virtually every

friends said I should tr y out for a vocal gr oup.”

genre of music - from pop to rock, country to hip-hop, and jazz to rhythm and blues,” proclaims the group’s web site.

“Hershel has a great natural musical ability,” said Rees. “And he worked harder than any student I’ve ever seen, practicing

InPulse was formed in 2003, and is currently comprised of Gabe

hard, studying hard, and holding down multiple part-time jobs to

Koxlien, tenor, Steve Howe, vocal percussion and Matt McDon-

pay his way through school, with never a complaint or negative

ald, baritone, with Webster singing bass. The original bass

word the entir e time.”

singer, Marcus Hanson, now is serving as the group’s business manager.

When InPulse was invited to per form as a guest artist during the 2006 Tiffin University Vocal Summit, Webster found himself in the right place at the right time. He was asked to join the group the following summer, after other singers across the country auditioned for the open bass spot. As Webster told the A-T, “You really don’t know exactly where you’ll be. You have to take every opportunity you can. I really appreciate the oppor tunity that Brad’s given me and ever ybody else has given me along the way. I’ll never take that for granted.” For more information on InPulse, visit the group’s web site at

Hershel in dresssing room before performance.

www.inpmusic.com.

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Private John E. Frederick He went on to talk about a one-armed student who enrolled at TU at the same time as John – a young man who needed “special encouragement and help in various ways.” As President Miller remarked: “John took him as a special responsibility resting upon himself and virtually chaperoned that boy through college for a year and one-half.” At the time of his death, John was an Army Private in the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. In December 1944, John was posthumously awarded the Purple

John Frederick’s neice DeAnn Krauss and Tony Paradiso.

Heart. He also received a number of other medals for expertise and valor while in the

ican Cemetery in Epinal, France in January

service of his country.

2006. She says that she had wondered for many years why her uncle’s body was not

The letter from F.J. Miller to John’s parents

brought home to the United States for buri-

was passed down through the generations

al, but when she visited the cemetery, she

of his family. “My grandmother kept it all

began to understand its significance.

these years and passed it on to my mother, Tiffin University graduate DeAnn Krauss

who passed the letter on to me,” DeAnn

“It was remarkable seeing the 5,255 white

never knew her uncle, John E. Frederick,

Krauss says.

Along with the letter from

marble crosses and how beautiful and im-

who gave his life for his country on the

TU’s President, Krauss’ grandmother kept

maculate the cemetery is kept,” she recalls.

front lines of World War II in France in

every letter John wrote home while serv-

“It made me realize he was buried in the

September 1944. He was only 20 years

ing in World War II, along with his medals

right place with all the other soldiers who

old when he was killed in action, but al-

earned, and other letters and articles writ-

gave their lives for all of us.”

ready, he had made an incredible impact

ten about him. Krauss’ mother died in 2007, and most of

on those who knew him best: his fellow soldiers, his family and friends, and his

“Being a graduate of TU, I found this incred-

John’s family members who are still alive

classmates at Tiffin University, where he

ible,” Krauss says. “My mother often told

have little memory of this heroic young

was pursuing a degree in accounting and

of how he enjoyed attending TU and was

man, who gave the ultimate sacrifice. But

business administration.

looking forward to finishing his education

through her mother, she learned much

when he returned. From all of this I believe

about John Frederick, through his own cor-

On October 26, 1944, TU President F.J.

he must have been a compassionate, posi-

respondence from the war, and those ar-

Miller wrote a detailed two-page letter to

tive, courageous person who loved life but

ticles and tributes written about him. “My

John’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dearl Fred-

believed in serving his country.”

mother, no matter when we talked about him, tears would come to her eyes,” she

erick of Bellevue, Ohio, where John grew

says.

up. More than a customary letter of con-

After so much time hearing about her Uncle

dolence, President Miller wrote at length

John and his many accomplishments during

about John’s character. “We can not think

his short life, Krauss, who currently resides

John Frederick also became a role model for

of him without the coming to mind the fine

in Lehigh Acres, Florida, eventually decided

Krauss in much the same way he was a

consideration that John always showed to

to begin a search for his burial site, and

role model for those other lives he touched,

others,” Miller said.

what followed took her to the Epinal Amer-

both during his life and after. Krauss has

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earned two degrees from Tiffin University

turn – perhaps ushering, or teaching Sun-

(an associate’s degree in 1996, and a bach-

day School, or singing in the choir, or even

elor’s of business administration degree

coaching the basketball team.

with a major in human resources in 2000). She notes that it took her 11 years going

“These letters of his reveal something – a

to college part-time to earn her degrees,

faith, confidence and trust in God’s grace

while working full time in human resources

that mean much to all of us today” Rever-

and raising a daughter.

end Rempe said at the memorial service. “There is no doubt about his fighting the

‘I Am Not Afraid To Die’

good fight of faith as well as fighting for

A member of St. John’s Lutheran Church

his country.”

in Bellevue, John wrote several letters from the front lines to his Pastor, the Rev.

‘Our Recent Honored Dead’

Paul A. Rempe. During a memorial service

Private John E. Frederick was not the only

on November 5, 1944, Reverend Rempe

Tiffin University student or graduate to die

shared part of a letter that John wrote be-

during World War II. In November 1944 of

fore leaving for overseas service. It was a

TU’s newspaper, The Tystenac, two other

letter written in case John did not

men were recognized alongside John for

return.

their service and sacrifice. Warren Deeds and Edward Winkle also were among the recent dead, of which The Tystenac re-

Letter from John

ported, “This brings the total of those having made the supreme sacrifice as members of the armed forces of their country to thirteen.”

A Letter from ‘Somewhere In Italy, July 1944’ In a letter to home from “somewhere in Italy,” dated July 19, 1944, John talked about

Western

Union

And certainly there were others be-

his decision to volunteer for the Army,

fore World War II ended who would

rather than be drafted. “I suppose there

be added to the list of those who

are a lot of people who think that I was

gave their lives for their country

foolish for going to the Army when I didn’t

and for freedom.

have to. Actually I am getting sort of fed up with Army life, but if I could get out now,

“Because I am going overseas and there is a possibility that the

I wouldn’t take it. I owe it to my country, family and friends to fight for our rights.”

candle of life I am now carrying may suddenly go out, this is the message I want you

Acting on principle, and with a great deal

to give my family,” John wrote. “I am not

of courage, Private John E. Frederick proved

afraid to die for I know that the world be-

he was not at all “foolish” for joining the

yond is waiting for me and has much more

Army. Indeed, he fought for the freedom

to offer than this one. Upon my departure

we still enjoy to this day.

may this one thought remain with you forever: ‘All things work together for good to

A note to Challenge Magazine readers:

them that love God.’ This is my confident

DeAnn Krauss has high praise for the Amer-

belief.”

ican Battle Monument Commission, which takes care of the cemeteries such as the one

At the memorial service for the fallen sol-

where her Uncle John is buried. More infor-

dier, Reverend Rempe talked about some

mation about the commission is available

of the other letters that John had written

by visiting its website at www.abmc.com.

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Class of 1958 To celebrate the 50th anniversary of their graduation from TU, the Class of 1958 was invited to a commencement luncheon and marched with the Class of 2008.

Those in

attendance were Joe Diebley, Nancy Bishop Young, Carol Burns, and Cortland Heykoop.

TU’s Golden Grads, representing the Class of 1958 at this year’s commencement, are (left to right): Courtland Heykoop, Joe Diebley, Nancy (Bishop) Lewis-Young and Carol Burns (not pictured).

Football Alumni Reunion In conjunction with the spring game on April 19, TU football alumni gathered for the 1st Football Alumni Flag Football Game. Whether they chose to play in the game, provide coaching “expertise”, or cheer from the sidelines - the event was enjoyed by all. The fun continued with a reception at Camden Falls. Thanks to all these alumni players that have helped build the foundation of our football program and make it what it is today!

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S how Your TU Pride How many of you have your diploma hanging in your offi ce? Do you wear Tiffin University apparel when you are traveling or on vacation? Do you have a TU license place on your car? Does a TU Alumni license plate holder display your license plate?

Participating in small activities like these helps promote your alma mater. Who knows when the next prospective student (or parent) will notice that you graduated from Tiffin University?

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1960’s

Daniel Ritter, Class of 1977, Mc-

Roger D. Heckel, Class of 1968, Columbus, Ohio, works in busi-

the Ohio Department of Taxation. He

ness development for Scioto Services. He writes, “I met my wife

writes, “I will be retiring August 30,

of 39 years, Patricia, while attending TU. I was one of the first

2008 from the Ohio Department of

residents of on-campus housing in McKillip Hall. My career has

Taxation with over 31 years of service

been successful and I feel that TU helped me to develop a strong

time. I am currently an Audit Manager

understanding of business.”

and I started working for the depart-

Comb, Ohio, is an Audit Manager for

ment a few months after I graduated John Lauer, Class of 1969, Fremont, Ohio, was sworn in as the

from Tiffin University in 1977. I have

new Fremont City Auditor in January. Lauer previously served as

also been busy as District Governor

the city’s treasurer for 14 years. He also worked for 36 years with

for Lions Clubs International. Ohio has ten districts and I served

BP Amoco PLC as a district sales representative and as an auditor.

district 13-A which covers northwest Ohio. Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service organization with 1.3 million members in over 200 countries. The Lions’s main service projects

1970’s Robert Gaver, Class of 1971, Perrysburg, Ohio, writes, “I retired

include assisting the visually impaired and battling preventable blindness. My wife, Pat and I have been married almost 28 years and we have one son and two daughters.”

this year with more than 30 years with the Ohio Department of Taxation in Toledo. I was an auditor for the first 25 years, specializing in sales tax. The last 5 years, I was

1990’s

a supervisor in taxpayer services. I

Benjamin E. Nutter, Class of 1991, Tiffin, Ohio, was named Vice

also served in the Ohio National

President of the Seneca County Board of Commissioners. Before

Guard from 1971 through 1991. I am

becoming a county commissioner, Nutter worked as an undercover

amazed and proud of the progress

police officer and also worked as a district sales manager for Web-

Tiffin University has made since my

ster Industries. In addition to his service as a commissioner, Nutter

days on campus.”

is a captain fire fighter for the City of Tiffin. Paul Lee, Class of 1992, Schererville, Indiana, is the Vice Presi-

John R. Pawsey, Class of 1975, Clyde, Ohio, writes, “I would like

dent of Sales for Sales Activity Management, Inc. in Illinois.

to take the time to say thank you to Tiffin University’s baseball program and all sports programs. I thought it showed your character

Mike Clark, Class of 1993, Perrysburg, Ohio, was inducted into

when you were one of the first to raise funds after the bus tragedy

the Perrysburg High School athletic hall of fame in February. Clark

that affected Bluffton University. This is impressive and shows the

was an All-Northern Lakes League player in football, basketball,

maturity that I have seen taking place at TU. Thank you.”

and baseball before attending TU, where he led the Dragons to a berth in the 1992 NAIA national tournament.

John Krupp, Class of 1976, Sandusky, Ohio, writes, “I am a new grandpa! My son, Jeff, and his wife Christine, had a daughter,

Mike Daniel, Class of 1993, Tiffin, Ohio, was promoted to se-

Gwendolyn Mae, last June.” John is a self-employed CPA.

nior vice president of Old Fort Banking Co. in February. He began working for the bank in 1998, serving as auditor. Daniel became executive investment officer in 2003, and was promoted in 2005 to chief financial officer. Jeff Beard, Class of 1999, Columbus, Ohio, joined Standing Stone Bank as a vice president and cashier. He will hold the position of chief financial officer.

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Regan Adams Carpenter, MCJ 1999, and Tobey Carpenter, Class

Joe Binns, Class of 2001, Woodstock, Georgia, writes, “Since

of 1998, Amherst, Ohio, are married and have three children. Re-

graduating from TU, I have worked in sales for various industries.

gan and Tobey are employed by the state of Ohio--Regan as a

Three years ago, I started with Aerotek Scientific as a Recruiter and

Parole Officer for

have moved into a Technical Recruiting role with Sapphire Tech-

the Adult Parole

nologies in Atlanta, Georgia. The IT industry is very robust in this

Authority and To-

city. I thoroughly enjoy the IT industry and will continue to move

bey as an Account

up the corporate ladder. My favorite memory of Tiffin University

Clerk

was spending time with my brothers in Sigma Omega Sigma and

Supervisor

for the Lorain Cor-

the sisters of Sigma Delta.”

rection Institution. Krista Bucher, Class of 2002, Issquah, Washington, writes, “Upon graduation, I studied in Spain for four months. I then returned to Toledo, Ohio and began working for Owens Corning World Headquarters. I started in customer service and was promoted to inside sales for exports. Soon after, I was promoted to International Sales William Crist, MBA 1999, Tiffin, Ohio, has worked for various

Manager and helped with the acquisition and set-up of the Euro-

manufacturing and distribution businesses for more than 35 years.

pean division for Cultured Stone. Most recently, I was promoted to

He owned and operated his own business for 11 years. Crist now

a Sales Manager position and put in charge of Canada and Greater

works on a semi-retired basis in the insurance and investment in-

Puget Sound, and moved to Washington State.”

dustries, helping clients prepare for retirement and financial security. He and his wife, Mary Ellen, have been married for 45 years.

Melinda Cook, Class of 2002, Akron, Ohio, is a Case Manager

They have five children and nine grandchildren.

Specialist at Summit County Department of Job and Family Services.

Marlo Morehouse, Class of 1999, Lancaster, Ohio, is a police officer for the Lancaster Police force.

Randon L. Frederick, Class of 2002, Mantua, Ohio, was named director of continuous improvement and quality at Swagelok Company in Solon, Ohio. In this role, he is responsible for leading and

2000’s Brian M. Smith, Class of 2000, was married in 2004. He and his wife have two children. Brian is employed by American General Finance as a Financial Representative. Tom Steyer, MCJ 2000, Tiffin, Ohio, is serving his third term as Seneca County Sheriff. Chris Barbuto, Class of 2001, Heath, Ohio, is a detective for the Licking County Sheriff’s Office. Cheryl Huss, Class of 2001, Tiffin, Ohio, is director of community support for the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Sen-

directing the company’s continuous improvement and quality activities to attain cost, quality, and efficiency goals. Lori Welch Schrader, Class of 2002, and Jesse N. Schrader, MBA 2004, Elyria, Ohio, announced the birth of their new baby girl, Alexis Brooke, born in October 2007. Lori is a Senior Customer Service Representative for JBC Technologies in North Ridgeville, Ohio and Jesse is a Loan Officer for Citi Financial. Angie Jaquet Smith, Class of 2002, Creston, Ohio, is a Certified Public Accountant for Long, Cook & Samsa, Inc. in Wooster, Ohio. Lucinda Werling, MBA 2002, Indianapolis, Indiana, is the Director of Quality and Process Excellence for Rolls-Royce Corporation.

eca, Sandusky, and Wyandot counties.

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Kristi Krintzline, MBA

Jeffrey Baylor, MBA 2004, was named associate vice president

2003, and her hus-

of enrollment and student services at the University of South Da-

band, Chris, welcomed

kota. Baylor has several years of experience working as a stu-

Alexander Krintzline in

dent life administrator. From 2000 to 2004, he worked in various

May 2007.

Alexander

administrative roles at Thiel College, including dean of admis-

is pictured with mom,

sions and dean of enrollment. Baylor successfully implemented

dad, and his big brother

an online graduate program for Saint Leo University, where, be-

Aiden.

fore taking his position with USD, he served as the assistant vice president of student services. Jesse Paul Fullerton, Class of 2004, Redford, Michigan, is a Police Officer for the City of Oak Park in Oak Park, Michigan. Jamie Bryon, Class of 2004, Old Fort, Ohio, is a Commercial Lender for Old Fort Banking Company in Tiffin.

Julie Ann Metzger, Class of 2003, Springfield, Ohio, married Jeffrey Sasala in June. Julie writes, “I went to Tiffin University

Jolene Meyers, Class of 2004, Fremont, Ohio, is an instructor

on a soccer and softball scholarship. I worked at Orbis Corpo-

of office administration at Terra Community College. She was

ration in Urbana before taking

honored in Ohio Magazine as a 2007 Excellence in Education

on the Women’s Soccer Gradu-

nominee.

ate Assistant position at Urbana University while pursuing my

Bryan Weimerskirch, Class of 2005, Hilliard, Ohio, is a Correc-

teaching license (middle child-

tions Officer for the State of Ohio Department of Youth Services in

hood, social studies and math)

Delaware, Ohio.

which I received last May and I received my Master of Edu-

Donna L. Callaway, Class of 2007, Hope Mills, North Carolina, is

cation from Urbana University

a Special Investigator for the USIS. Her husband, Benjamin, is in

in 2006 simultaneously. I am

the United States Army Special Forces, Airborne Division. They

now a 7th and 8th grade math

have two children.

teacher at Urbana Junior High School. Jeff is manager of Walgreens in Springfield.”

Bryceson Lawrence, Class of 2007, will play indoor football for the Marion Mayhem Football Team.

Kristopher Waechter, Class of 2003, and Leslie Vollmar, Class of 2004, North Ridgeville, Ohio, were married in September. Leslie is a sales and operations team leader at A. Schulman Co. and Kristopher is an adult probation officer for Lorain County.

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1930’s

1950’s

1980’s

Marie Schatt, Class of 1937, Green

Marion J. “Mitzi” Kern, Class of 1951,

Maria Myers, Class of 1986, Tiffin, Ohio,

Springs, Ohio, passed away in January.

McComb, Ohio, passed away in Novem-

passed away in March.

ber. A native of Youngstown, Mitzi was Clemens Szymanowski, Class of 1938,

a reporter and later the advertising man-

Fremont,

Ohio,

ager for the North Baltimore News for

passed away in

more than a decade. She wrote a regular

March.

column for the weekly newspaper called “Out My Kitchen Window.” William G. Sheaffer, Class of 1958, Tiro,

1990’s Heather Jane Schaub, Class of 1996, Wapakoneta, Ohio, passed away in November.

Ohio, passed away in April. Bill served in the Air National Guard at the 179th Tactical Air Wing in Mansfield. He began his banking career at Second National Bank Esther “Essie” Ohl, Class of 1939, At-

in Tiro continuing on at Society Bank in

tica, Ohio, passed away in March. She

Bucyrus until 1980 when he went to work

worked as a professional secretary for

for Farmers State/Citizens Bank in New

Auto Call in Shelby, Ohio and Continental

Washington, from which he retired.

2000’s

Can in San Francisco. Ohl also worked for the Attica Hub for more than 10 years.

1970’s 1940’s

Paul Eugene “Wally” Borer, Class of

Leonard D. Roberts, Class of 1942,

Ohio,

passed

Bucyrus, Ohio, passed away in Decem-

away

earlier

ber.

this year.

Tiffin,

1977,

Scott Distel, Associate Professor of Psychology in the School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences, passed away on June 16. A highly respected educator and colleague, Scott has been a part of the Tiffin University family for 23 years. He will be deeply missed.

Richard Gase, Class of 1977, Tiffin, Ohio passed away in March. He was employed for 38 years at the Toledo Blade as a pressman, retiring in 2006.

The next issue of Challenge will feature a story on Scott. If you would like to send your brief comments to Challenge Magazine, send to lwilliam@tiffin.edu.

Rodney M. Perry, Class of 1978, Tiffin, Ohio, passed away in February.

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Jason Bailey (.283, 21 RBI) also contributed strongly in regular roles this year, while freshmen Kyle Leggett (.324, 25 RBI) and Kyle Sprague (.310) helped solidify the infield for the Dragons. The Dragon pitching staff included Junior Eric Ludrowsky, who

BASEBALL

led the team with ten starts, posting a 5-4 record with a 4.47 ERA

The Tiffin University baseball team completed the 2008 season

and recording a team-high 47 strikeouts. Ludrowsky tied with

with a 19-24 overall record in their first season of NCAA Division

sophomore Tom Podulka for the team lead with three complete

II competition. The Dragons competed against some of the best

games, while sophomore Tyler Woodjetts recorded five of the

teams in the Great Lakes Region, and prepared for next year’s

Dragons’ nine saves this year in sixteen innings of work. Senior

entry into the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Mark Verkest started seven games and pitched 33 innings, while

(GLIAC) with games against nationally- ranked Ashland, Wayne

Kyle Klinker and Tadd Sparks started seven and eight games, re-

State, and Grand Valley State. The team posted a 7-11 record

spectively, for the Dragons.

against their future conference opponents, with big wins including a thrilling doubleheader sweep against then #10 Grand Valley

The Dragons will return the majority of players as they enter the

featuring two walk-off home runs, and a 6-0 shutout against #7

GLIAC next season. “The promising steps we took forward this

St. Joseph’s College.

year will make us a better team next year,” said Head Coach Lonny First baseman Paul Robbins finished his Dragons career with a Second Team All-Region honor, leading the team in most offensive categories and setting new career records in doubles and batting average.

Allen, “and we’re looking forward to an exciting 2009 season.”

SOFTBALL The Tiffin University softball team finished the 2008 season with a 27-14-1 overall record. The team’s .659 winning percentage was the program’s fourth best since 2001, and marked the program’s first year of NCAA Division II competition. “The Division II programs in the Great Lakes region have been regularly on our schedule over the years, “ said Coach Campbell, “and its helped us be more prepared for this transition.”

Junior Cyla Hawkins was named Divi-

This year’s Dragons featured impressive performances from a seven hitters. The team hit .306 for the season, improving on their

record. Hawkins batted .413 and led the team in runs

.291 average from 2007. First baseman Paul Robbins concluded

and hits.

young squad, which featured only two seniors among the top

his career at Tiffin with another outstanding season, leading the Dragons in batting average (.429), hits (60), doubles (12) and RBI (43). Senior outfielder Justin Blair finished third on the team with a .375 batting average and led the team with 44 runs scored. Outfielder Devin Rudolph hit .391 and drove in 24 runs in his sophomore season, finishing second on the team in runs scored (38) and hits (59). Fellow sophomores Ty Blake (.291, 35 RBI) and

sion II Independent Player of the Year, as the Dragons won the Independent Collegiate Athletic Association softball title with a 27-14-1

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The team outperformed its opponents both on the mound and in

Senior Faith Green-

the batter’s box in 2008. Tiffin hit .319 on the year and drove in

awalt posted the top

5.5 runs per game. Junior pitcher Krista Sowers continued her career with a 16-5 record and 3.23 ERA in 153 innings with 145 strikeouts, while freshman pitcher Kellie Kitchen went 11-9 with a 2.70 ERA in 122 innings. Sowers and Kitchen combined for three

singles record for the women’s tennis team, finishing the season 19-6 as the Dragons went 9-8 overall.

shutouts on the year, and allowed only a .267 batting average to opposing hitters. The Dragons offensive attack was led by a trio of juniors all hitting over .300 for the year. Shortstop Cyla Hawkins hit .413 and led the team with eleven doubles and 59 hits. Outfielders Michaela Dermanelian (.351, 37 RBI) and Jessica Ramirez (.308, 19 RBI) also excelled, with Dermanelian leading the team in RBI and Ramirez finishing second on the team with eight stolen bases. Freshman Kristina Rendle led the team with a .439 batting average and had a team-high ten stolen bases. Sophomore first baseman Nicole Romero hit .295 and drove in 30 runs, while outfielder Stacey Lucas hit .288 and had 23 RBI. The Lady Dragons will enter the 2009 season as members of the GLIAC in NCAA Division II. The team went 6-4 against GLIAC opponents Ferris State, Saginaw Valley, Wayne State, Hillsdale and Northwood this season. Tiffin began the season with a 8-1 record, including a 3-1 victory against NAIA #17 Campbellsville. A thrilling 3-2 home win against nationally-ranked Wayne State was the team’s highlight at midseason, and the team won three of its last four home games to push its home record to 8-6. A shutout victory against Northwood and a doubleheader sweep closed out the season for the Lady Dragons, who finished a strong 15-4-1 on the road this season.

WOMEN’S TENNIS The Tiffin University women’s tennis team completed the first season of NCAA Division II competition with a 9-8 record. The Lady Dragons had a few standout victories this season, including a 9-0 win against the College of Wooster early in the year, and a 7-2 victory over the University of Findlay. Freshman Mia Hagiu and sophomore Teauana Long shared the first singles slot for the Lady Dragons, with Hagiu earning a 7-4 record. Long shared the second singles position with freshman Ashley Hershner, with Long recording a 6-5 record. Senior Faith Greenawalt went 19-6 as the team’s third singles player. Freshman Jessica Stefanov posted a 13-10 record serving as the team’s fourth

Nate WASHINGTON Pittsburgh Steelers’ wide receiver and Tiffin University

singles player, while senior Vicki Woods, juniors Jessica Pivato, Melissa Poe, Erika Bailey, and sophomore Beth Clark also posted singles wins for the Lady Dragons.

alum Nate Washington signed a one-year tender with the Steelers. Washington will enter his fourth season with the

In doubles competition, Hershner and Stefanov were the team’s

Steelers after being signed as an undrafted free agent from

number one doubles team. The second slot was split between

Tiffin in 2005. Washington has appeared in 33 career games,

Long/Clark, Long/Greenawalt, and Long/Hershner, while Green-

making fi ve starts.

awalt and Woods teamed up as the Dragons top number three team. The Lady Dragons will open up their first year of competition

He has 64 career receptions for 1,057 yards (16.5 avg.) and

in the GLIAC next season, and will look for their promising young

nine touchdowns. In 2006, he caught 35 passes for 624

players to continue to develop and work their way to the top of

yards (17.8 avg.) and four touchdowns. Washington set a

the conference.

career high with fi ve touchdown receptions in 2007.

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MEN’S TENNIS The Tiffin University men’s tennis team finished 5-12 in its inaugural season of NCAA Division II play under Head Coach Pat Ortner. The Dragons managed to win three of their last four team games to close out the season. The highlight of the year was the team defeating Findlay 6-3 in the season finale. Senior Tristan McLean tied Bo Young for the team lead in singles victories, winning 10 matches while dropping 7.

Tiffin’s Ramone Brant was one of three Dragons track standouts to qualify for the NCAA National Track and Field Championships in California. Brant finished 10th in the nation in the 110 meter hurdles, the best national finish of any Great Lakes Region athlete.

For the outdoor track and field season, Keith Reiter was tenth on the men’s national pole vault list with a mark of 4.97 meters. Sophomore Harry Smith finished the season with a 9-8 overall

Sophomore Ramone Brant was 16th in the 110 meter hurdles with

record, going 7-6 as the team’s number one singles player. Senior

a time of 14.47 seconds. Jeremy Lee ranked 33rd in the men’s

Tristan McLean went 10-7 overall, tying freshman Charles Young

1500 meter run, Kristen Ameling ranked 16th in the shot put, and

for the most singles wins on the season. McLean went 7-4 as the

the men’s track and field team ranked 28th in the nation and fifth

second singles player, while Young did most of his damage in the

in the Great Lakes Region, while the women’s team was 43rd in

number three slot, going 9-5.

the nation and eighth in the Great Lakes Region.

TRACK AND FIELD

MEN’S GOLF

The indoor season for the men’s and women’s track and field

The Tiffin University men’s golf team completed its inaugural sea-

teams finished with numerous school records, and one Dragon ath-

son of NCAA Division II competition, facing the top teams in the

lete performing at the NCAA Division II Championship Invitational.

Great Lakes Region. The young Dragon squad featured only two

Keith Reiter was the lone indoor participant for Tiffin University

seniors, while having seven talented freshmen on the seventeen

at the championships, and was named 2007-08 NCAA Division II

member roster.

All-American for his performance during the season. Reiter finished ninth in the nation in the pole vault event, vaulting 15-11 at the

The Dragons’ spring season began with one of the team’s best

national meet. The men’s team finished the indoor season ranked

performances, finishing tenth out of eighteen teams at the Tuscu-

20th in the nation and fifth in the Great Lakes Region of NCAA

lum Invite in Tennessee. Senior Kyle Glenn’s 74 led the team, with

Division II, while the women’s team finished 37th nationally and

junior Jesse Moss close behind with a 75 and Justin Sparks with a

tenth in the region.

74. The team then headed further south for the Chick-Fil-A Invite at Catawba College, finishing seventh out of eight teams. Moss led

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Sophomore Jesse

The team averaged 67 points per game and allowed only 66.5,

Moss will play an

while holding opponents to 42% shooting from the field and 29%

important role in

from three-point land. Tiffin was led by the junior trio of Kylene

leading the Dragons golf squad to suc-

Spiegel, Leanne Lucius, and Megan Fletcher. Fletcher, a transfer

cess in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and against NCAA Division II competition in 2008-09.

in her first season with the Lady Dragons, led the team with 13.3 points per game despite starting only nine games, and shot 47% from the field. Lucius led the team by averaging 8.2 rebounds per game and finished just behind Fletcher with 13.2 points per game, while shooting an impressive 35% beyond the three-point line and 82% from the line. Spiegel was the third Dragon to average double-digits with 11.6 points per game, while totaling 143 assists in 27 games. Fellow junior Fallon Sanborn chipped in 7.8 points in 24 minutes per game, and shot a team best 84% from the line while joining Lucius and Spiegel as the only Dragons to start all 27 games. Freshman Holly Focke started twenty games and avTiffin’s Leanne Lucius earned Second Team All-Independent Collegiate Athletic

At the Outback Invite held at the University of Findlay, the team fin-

Association honors during her junior season. She led the team with 357 points and 8.2 rebounds per game and is closing in on the 1000 point

ished seventh out of twelve teams. George again led the Dragons

milestone.

the Dragons with a 77-75-152, while freshman Bleu George shot a 154 and Glenn shot a 156. George also led the Dragons at the Northern Kentucky Invite, placing 41st with a 73-76-149.

with a 149, while Sparks fired a 80-77-157.

Winter Reviews WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The Tiffin University women’s basketball team completed its first

eraged 4.7 points and 4.0 rebounds per game, while sophomore

season of competition under the direction of Head Coach Pam Os-

Alexis Karel started sixteen games and chipped in 8.1 points and

wald with a 12-15 record. The Lady Dragons competed for the first

4.9 rebounds per game. Three-point specialist Megan Jesulaitis

time as NCAA Division II members, and held their own against top

shot a team-best 35% from the three-point range and averaged

level competition from the Great Lakes Region. The Lady Dragons

five points per game.

stumbled out of the gate, going 2-7 to begin the year, but turned things around and boasted a 10-8 record down the stretch with

Three Lady Dragons earned postseason honors, with Lucius and

some impressive victories along the way. The team had big road

Fletcher earning second team All-ICAA Divison II honors, while

victories against Wayne State and Mercyhurst before Christmas,

Spiegel landed on the third team. Tiffin will enter the GLIAC next

and posted a January 15th victory against the University of Find-

season with a veteran squad featuring five seniors, with hopes of

lay, 73-58.

making an immediate impact in the conference.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL The Tiffin University men’s basketball team featured nine newcomers for the 2007-08 season, and suffered through a rough first season of NCAA Division II competition. The Dragons have promise, though, under second-year Head Coach Rodney Martin, with only one graduating player from this year’s squad. Sophomore Alex Strok was named Second Team All-Independent Collegiate Athletic Association after leading the team in scoring with 14.9 points per game. Brian Scott and Rafael Cuellar were also named to the ICAA All-Freshmen team.

Sophomore guard Alex Strok led the Dragons in scoring, averaging 14.8 points per game while shooting 38% from the field and 75% from the line. Freshman point guard Brian Scott was second on the team, averaging 11.2 points, while leading the Dragons with 84 assists in 27 games of action. Scott shot 40% from the field and a team-high 79% from the line. Freshman center Rafael Cuellar was the final double-digit Dragon scorer with 10 points per game, and led the team with 6.6 rebounds per game and 41 steals. Freshmen Ryan Webb (6.1 ppg, 4.6 rpg)

WALKOSKY Named Head Football Coach David Walkosky was named Head Football Coach at Tiffin University, taking over for departing coach Nate Cole. “I welcome the oppor tunity to guide the football program,” said Walkosky, who most recently served as Assistant Coach at Washington State University. “It was important to me to coach somewher e we had an opportunity to win. I was impressed with Tiffin’s facilities, and I was also familiar with the ar ea.” “Tiffin University is fortunate to have someone as qualified as David Walkosky to lead our football program. As we enter the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, we are confident that Coach Walkosky will continue our tradition of excellence by focusing on high standards for our student-athletes, both on and off the field,” said Tiffin Univesity President Paul Marion. “We are pleased David is joining the football program,” said Lonny Allen, Athletic Director. “With his experience, he is the right person for the position. He has a background of success at the Division I level that he is wellsuited to implement at TU as the program moves to the next level as we enter the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Confer ence.” Prior to his experience at Washington State, Walkosky was a defensive coach for the University of Toledo from 1999 to 2006, working with the defensive secondar y and the linebackers as well as special teams. Prior to that he was Defensive Coordinator at the University of Tennessee at Mar tin, while also coaching both defense and offense at the University of Memphis and Waynesburg College in Pennsylvania. During his eight seasons at Toledo, the Rockets produced eight winning seasons, appeared in four bowl games, won two Mid-American Conference Championships and six MAC W est Division titles.

and Darryle Miller (5.0 ppg, 3.4 rpg) split duties at the forward position, while lone senior Kenny Pascley served as the team’s sparkplug off the bench, averaging 6.1 points per game while shooting a team-best 42% from three-point range. Junior Josh Diaz saw ten minutes of action per game and started nine as the

Walkosky began his college career at Toledo as a walkon, eventually earning a scholarship and a starting position at free safety his junior season. As a senior in 1990, Walkosky was the second-leading tackler on a UT squad that was MAC co-champion.

team’s lead defensive guard, while sophomore Darryl Stinson was limited to eight games this season due to injury. The Dragons will head into the 2008-09 season with a promising young roster of talent, and will look to make their mark as they enter the GLIAC.

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A native of Steubenville, Ohio, Walkosky earned his bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Toledo and obtained his master’s degree from the University of Memphis. He, his wife, Wendy, and sons, Paulo and Nicolo, plan on residing in Tiffin.

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