Dragon News (February 4, 2014)

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

DRAGON NEWS

Christensen to Retire as VPAA Schumacher Appointed Tiffin University has announced the appointment of Dr. Lillian (Lil) Schumacher as Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), effective May 5, 2014. She will replace Dr. Charles Christensen who has served as VPAA Dr. Charles since 2007. Dr. Christensen will Christensen step down as VPAA immediately after commencement and will retire from TU at the end of June.

several articles on intelligence and military history, Dr. Christensen published, Airmen, Scientists and Engineers: Operation LUSTY and the Birth of Modern Technical Intelligence. The book is an adaptation of his doctoral dissertation and is the result of five years of research and writing.

Christensen earned his Ph.D. in History/ Foreign Affairs from The Ohio State University, his Master of Arts in Government/Area Studies from Notre Dame University, and Bachelor of Arts in History/Public Administration from Eastern Michigan University.

Prior to joining TU as Dean of the School of Business in 2010, Dr. Schumacher served as "While I have enjoyed the last seven years as Associate Professor and founding Director of VPAA,” Christensen said, “I look forward to the Ph.D. in Global Leadership program at my retirement with my wife, Nancy. I intend Indiana Tech. She arrived at TU with over 20 to continue to work in the areas of higher years of experience in higher education and education, intelligence, and national security, corporate environments. but at my schedule, not someone else's.”

When asked about his most enduring legacy as VPAA, Christensen said, “I would point to the quality of the administrators, staff and faculty that are currently part of academic affairs. That, more than any academic program or personal accomplishment, is what I have found most satisfying."

According to TU President Paul Marion, "Dr. Christensen has made many positive contributions to Tiffin University and our students as a faculty member and academic administrator. He was instrumental in the development of our online programs and was very effective during his service as Dean of the School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences.

As Vice President for Academic Affairs, he has provided outstanding leadership that has resulted in significant increases in the number and the quality of our academic programs."

She earned an Ed.D., a Master of Organizational Development, and an MA from Bowling Green State University, after earning a BS from Allegheny College.

According to President Marion, "Dr. Schumacher has shown great leadership as Dean of our School of Business and now as Assistant Vice President for Main Campus Academics. I am confident that she will continue the positive momentum that our academic programs have experienced in recent years."

“Becoming a Vice President of Academic Affairs has been my career aspiration and I look forward to this new opportunity at Tiffin University,” Schumacher said. “I am grateful for Dr. Christensen's leadership in this position and for his role in bringing me and my family back to Tiffin. I plan to build on the momentum he has created. It is an Dr. Christensen served for 26 years in the U.S. honor for me to serve as the Air Force in a variety of intelligence-related leader in this area.” combat, staff and command positions prior to rising to the rank of Colonel. The author of Dr. Lillian Schumacher

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Issue Highlights:

GMW Breakfast

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“I have a Dream” Opening (pg. 4) Application for Graduation (pg. 16) Calendar of Events (pg.17-22) New Winter Weather Policy (pg. 23)

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR! - ACTIVITIES TU’s School of Business Presentation The Diane M. and George Kidd, Jr. Lecture Series on February 5 featuring Founder & CEO of Max-Wellness Michael Feuer, has been cancelled and will be re-scheduled at a later date.

Tuesday H2O Study Table Main 24 7:00 - 8:00pm Creation Debate sponsored by H2O Osceola Theatre 7:30pm TU Cinema sponsored by TRC featuring Insidious Chapter 2 Main 14 9:30pm

Wednesday Trip to National Underground Railroad Freedom Center Leave from Gillmor Student Center 8:00am - 5:00pm LASO Meeting Main 12 11:00am

Teachers of Tomorrow Education Club event, Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader, has been moved to February 5, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in Osceola Theater.

Dragon Writers' Guild Meeting Main 23 3:30pm SAAB/SAASE Social Osceola Theatre 7:00pm Upperclassmen Bible Study Hertzer 113 8:30pm

Thursday

North Central Community Fraud Forum April 9 1 to 5 p.m.

H2O Chisholm Auditorium 7:00pm

Friday H2O Prayer Group Main 13 6:00pm

The forum will focus on criminal justice and social work. Included are experts in those fields to discuss how we can protect consumers and learn about programs and services offered by the Office of Ohio Attorney General.

Freshman Bible Study Main 13 7:00pm TU Friday Night Live at the Ritz The Ritz Theatre 7:30 - 8:30pm

More information to follow!

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Cultural Awareness and National Security February 6 Tiffin University’s School of Criminal Justice is pleased to host Dr. Montgomery McFate in Chisholm Auditorium on February 6 at 11 a.m. Dr. McFate is the Minerva Chair for Strategy and Policy for the United States Naval War College in Newport RI, and she will be speaking on the subject of "Cultural Awareness and National Security." This event is open to the public.

A noted Social Anthropologist, Dr. McFate has many published works on cultrual awareness, but is beast known for having been a key advisor to General David Petraeus in bringing the science of social anthropology to work on the counterinsurgency efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Dr. Montgomery McFate received an AA from the College of Marin, a BA from the University of California at Berkeley, a Ph.D. from Yale University, and a JD from Harvard Law School.

She is currently working for the United States Naval War College as the Minerva Chair for the Center of Naval War Studies.

Previously, she worked for the United States Army Human Terrain System as the Senior Social Scientist and is the recipient of many prestigious awards, including a National Science Foundation Graduate Student Fellowship, a Smith Richardson International Security Grant, and a Yale Fellowship.

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February 4, 2014 TU’s Diane Kidd Gallery of Art to Present:

“I Have a Dream” Featuring 12 Artists Free Reception February 6, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Open to the Public

The Diane Kidd Gallery and the Student African-American Brotherhood of Tiffin University will present “I Have a Dream,” an exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s inspirational speech. The opening reception is Thursday, February 6 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The exhibit will end March 6.

In his speech, labeled as one of the most important American speeches in the 20th century, King talked about his dream for equality and justice. This exhibit asks about the legacy of that dream, its implication on society today, the practice of non-violent protest, issues of segregation, diversity, and acceptance, and questions whether King’s dream has been fulfilled.

The exhibit features twelve professional artists and a multi-media installation by the Toledo School for the Arts. Artists include Kamal Al Mansour, John Chang, Brian Cirmo, Françoise Duresse, Daniel Farnum, Ray Ford, Jamie Gardner, Nestor Armando Gil, Ruslana Lev, Lynn Schmidt, Antoine Williams and David Willison.

Their work includes painting, digital images, printmaking, sculpture and photography.

The Toledo School for the Arts installation is a result of collaboration between many students and many programs at that school. Seniors in Advanced Acting wrote and performed two different pieces that have been made into films that will be shown in conjunction with the mural entitled "Struggle" and "I Have a Dream.” The mural was designed and constructed by the Theater Tech Class and the visual imagery will be designed and executed by the theater students and a group of visual arts students who routinely involve themselves with "Visual Art Outreach.” This outreach earns money as part of the student fundraising arm of the Toledo School for the Arts, a charter school. The Visual Arts group is coordinated by Leslie Taylor, the Social Enterprise and Gallery Manager for the school.

This collaborative effort of these groups is also fulfilling a semester arts integration requirement on "multiculturalism." Each year, Toledo School for the Arts staff is given an arts integration theme per semester. Arts and academic teachers pair up and collaborate to complete a project together around that particular semester theme.

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ABOUT DRAGON NEWS

Office of Alumni & Development The Office of Alumni and Development has launched the Dragon P.R.I.D.E. Program!

Philanthropy, Relationships, Involvement, Development and Excellence The Tiffin University Dragon P.R.I.D.E. Officer program aims to connect current students with alumni, bridging the gap between the two and building relationships that will last. Not only is this a program that will be beneficial for alumni to maintain their knowledge of the University, but also for the current students as they learn and grow in their roles as Dragon P.R.I.D.E. officers. They will obtain a wealth of knowledge through soliciting, event calling, and the actual events themselves. The goal of the Dragon P.R.I.D.E. Officer will be to connect the dots between faculty, students, and alumni, which will build positive relationships moving forward in years to come.

The officers of Dragon P.R.I.D.E. are invaluable to the Office of Alumni and Development and are a point of campus pride when talking with alumni and donors.

Dragon P.R.I.D.E. Officer Mission Our mission is to build and cultivate the DRAGON PRIDE between TU alumni, family and friends with Tiffin University by supporting the Office of Alumni and Development. We strive to build relationships, strengthen traditions and develop a lifelong loyalty to Tiffin University, all in pursuit of the University’s mission of a life of excellence, leadership and service.

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TU Adjunct Professor, Stavroula Kalogeras, Publishes First Book Stories, whether they are fact or fiction, popular or not, are a proven method of pedagogy, according to TU Adjunct Professor (School of Arts & Sciences), Stavroula Kalogeras.

Her first book, “Transmedia Storytelling and the New Era of Media Convergence in Higher Education,” can be preordered (available April 30) at Amazon.com. According to Kalogeras, this book will be great for educators and learners, or anyone interested in transmedia storytelling and converging media.

“I wanted to find that one thing that could engage all learners across cultures,” said Kalogeras, “and I discovered that it was storytelling. Cognitive science shows that experience framed as a story is easier to remember.”

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“In the past storytelling was associated with children or entertainment, and therefore, never taken seriously as a way to learn,” she said.

According to Kalogeras, storytelling has universal appeal, and what is more, according to a recent study from the University of London, the human brain is hardwired with basic emotions. People may communicate differently but they share emotions, therefore, the only thing that is really different is our experiences.

Kalogeras has combined her professional experience working in the media industry, which spans from Hollywood to Europe, with her scholarship to shed light on an ancient human technology Storytelling.

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STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER News The Student Success Center would like to remind students that their winter policy mirrors the university policy. If there is a Level 3 snow emergency in Seneca County, the SSC will be closed and all PAL and Power Hour sessions will also be cancelled along with any workshop.

The SSC’s doors open at 8:00 am on Monday through Friday and close at 10 pm each evening except for Friday when the SSC closes at 3:00 pm. The SSC is also open on Sunday from 5 pm to 9 pm.

To make a tutoring appointment you can call (419-448-3324) or e-mail (ssc@tiffin.edu) and reserve a time for an appointment.

You may see the schedule for the PAL sessions, Power Hour sessions, and workshops on the Tiffin website if you go into MyDragon. Click on the ‘Student Life’ tab then select ‘Learning Services.’ Links to PDF forms of each program schedule are at the bottom of the page.

Please see the below schedule for upcoming workshops:

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By Shane O’Donnell Ashland cut the lead to minutes. FreshSports Information one point on a layup with man Kameron Wright hit Director 8 seconds left, a triple with 12:48 to

but Jordan Fraley and

Women's Basketball Mast sank four free

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This one had to feel good.

Coming off a four-game losing streak, Tiffin University (6-11, 3-10 GLIAC) travelled to Ashland, where they had never won and had only one career victory against the Eagles (during the 2011 season). But the Dragons bucked history by playing solidly in all phases of the game, hit big shots late and then hit key free throws to clip the Eagles 83-80.

TU once again came out of the gate slowly, falling behind 19-8 at the 14:00 mark. But the Dragons rebounded to finish the half on a 32-19 run and take a 40-38 lead into the intermission.

The game, which featured 7 ties and 9 lead changes, came down to the closing minutes. Tied 71-71 with 5:00 left, the Eagles finally retook the lead 77-76 with just 34 seconds left. Karli Mast, however, buried a huge three pointer in response to put TU up by a bucket with 20 seconds left.

throws to put the game away.

go. That gave the Dragons a 12-4 lead.

Ashland didn't take their first lead until 5:37 left in TU won the rebounding the first half. TU led 24battle 38-36, including 13 22 at the 5:13 mark; howbig offensive rebounds ever the Eagles closed that led to a 16-7 edge in on a 12-2 run to lead by second-chance points. eight at the half.

TU also held a solid lead in bench scoring (24-13). In the second half, AU jumped to a 10 point lead They controlled the ball well, committing only 11 after four minutes. Tiffin trailed by 10 with 1:28to turnovers. go before starting their Mast finished with 23 comeback. Junior Mike points, while Jillian AdBrown drained a 3ams led the post players pointer to make it 76-72 with 16 points and 11 re- with seven seconds bounds. Fraley was left. The Eagles hit two joined by Katie Miller with free throws to seal the 10 points apiece, game. while Bre Nauman had 8 For Tiffin, McCormick points and 9 rehad 23 points and was 12 bounds. Kaylee Pat-of-13 from the line while ton also had 8 points.

Graessle scored 19. Junior Ashton Men's Basketball Khan and Wright scored Senior Joe Graessle and eight points each. sophomore Khaleal Wrestling McCormick scored at least 19 points each as the Tiffin University men's Junior Kevin Christbasketball team (7-11, 3- man and freshman Sam 10 GLIAC) lost 78-72 to Viengmany earned AllAshland (8-10, 5-9 GLI- GLIAC honors as the TifAC), Saturday afternoon fin University wrestling team (4-15) competed at at Kates Gymnasium. the GLIAC ChampionTiffin jumped out to a ships, Saturday. quick 4-0 lead after two 10

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Christman went 3-0 at 285-lbs to earn first team honors while Viengmany was 1-1 at 149-lbs to earn second team honors.

At 285-lbs, Christman finished undefeated by beating Luke Fleming 30. At 149-lbs, Viengmany scored a takedown with five seconds left to beat Dalton Nicely 75. Recording wins were

For the women, Morgan Horn cleared 11 feet, 1.75 inches to win the pole vault. Her mark broke the school record she set last week. Taylor Deskins was runner-up in the 200m dash (25.80).

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Hurt at 174-lbs and Baker In the shot put, Miranda at 184-lbs.

Mondozzi hit the provisional standard with a Track and field throw of 59 feet, 5.50 inches; second best in Five first place finishes led the way as the Tiffin school history. #17 Ashland (7-7) 38, University men's and Tiffin 7 women's track & field team competed at the At 157-lbs, freshFindlay man Chase Boyd won by Open, Friday. TU had 40 major decision 13-2 over top 10 finishes, six NCAA Patrick Kovacs. At 285- Division II Provisional lbs, Christman shut down marks and six additions Tyler Houska 5-0. Tak- to the top 10 list. ing tough two point losses were freshman Jared For the men, Brent Chambers at 165-lbs and Hunter ran 2:32.88 to win sophomore Chris the 1000. His time was Baker at 174-lbs. third fastest in TU history. Winning events as #23 Lake Erie (10-4) 33, well was Steven LindTiffin 15 say in the 35-LB weight (55 feet, 1.50 inchAt 285-lbs, Christman es), Wilner Marcelin in pinned Robert Zappitelli the 60-meter hurdles in 18 seconds. That tied (8.11) and Tony Marshall the school record for in the 60m dash (6.89). quickest pin. At 149-lbs, freshman Jett In the 16.70 meters + Hurt dominated the third weight throw, Ralph Robperiod for an 11-6 win inson hit an NCAA Proviover Nick Bloch. sional mark of 56 feet, 7.50 inches. Emmanuel Findlay (6-12) 27, Tiffin Grembo ran 6.98 to place 15 second in the 60m dash.

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The following scholarship opportunities for the upcoming 2014- 2015 academic year.

Please be sure to read carefully through the specific qualifications for each scholarship, as you may qualify and apply for more than one. The following scholarships are offered through a collaborative effort by the Office of Institutional Diversity and the Office of Student Outreach:

the 2014-15 academic year Actively involved in student activities Special consideration given to students with financial need

4. Marathon Diversity Excellence ScholarshipThree, $500-1000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2014-15 Full-time student 1. Dragon Diversity Scholarship- Five, $2,000 Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.2 or above scholarships will be awarded for 2014-15 An under-represented minority stu(minority and female students) dent (African American, Hispanic Full-time, undergraduate student American, Native American, or (scholarship athletes are not elifemale) / inclusion of all ethnic/ gible) minority groups being eligible Cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 or above Participation in campus or commuOpen to all majors nity activities Domestic under-represented Major in disciplines that are more closely tied to Marathon Petrole(minority) student currently enum Corporation needs and busirolled and planning to enroll in the 2014-15 academic year ness Active in extra-curricular and co(Accounting, Finance, Computer curricular a ctivities related to and Information Sysdiversity tems, Marketing, Human Resources [graduate level onSpecial consideration given to stuly], Homeland Security/Terrorism dents with financial need & Law Enforcement) 2. Dragon Leadership Scholarship- Five, $3,000 scholarships and ten, $2,000 scholarStudents interested in applying for one or ships will be awarded for 2014-15 more of the above scholarships must complete Full-time, undergraduate student the following: (scholarship athletes are not eligible) 1. Scholarship application (attached) Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above 2. Two reference forms (one faculty memOpen to all majors ber and one organization advisor) Active leader of campus community 3. Written essay describing how your inPreference given to sophomore and volvement and experience positively contribjunior student leaders utes to leadership and/ or diversity at Tiffin University (200-500 words, 3. Marathon Minority Scholarship- Four, typed). $2,500 scholarships will be awarded for 2014-15 Full-time, undergraduate sophoApplication and all supportmore or junior ing documentation must be submitted Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher by 5:00pm on Thursday, March 6, 2014 to: Business or related major Domestic, under-represented Office of Student Affairs (minority) student currently enAttn: Jamie Marinis rolled and planning to enroll in 155 Miami St. 12

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TIFFIN UNIVERSITY

Weekly Yoga

HEALTH CARE SERVICES

will begin on Wednesday the 29th in the Chapel.

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF! FLU SHOTS STILL AVAILABLE

419.448.3429 WELLNESS & COUNSELING

419.448.3578 Located in the Seneca House

Appointments Preferred Walk-Ins Welcome

Noon – 1

OPEN Mon, Tues, Thurs. 8 to 4:30

All are welcome

Wed. 8 to 8 Fri. 8 to 12 NOON

No experience is necessary.

Nurse Practitioner Licensed Professional Counselor

Please bring a yoga mat or towel.

FLU SHOTS STILL AVAILABLE!

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Have you considered Grad School?

THINK ABOUT IT! Why not take some time to consider continuing your education this spring or summer with one of Tiffin University’s graduate programs. Earning a graduate degree will not only help you reach professional goals, but many careers are now requiring an advanced degree.Graduate students are often on the cutting edge of their industries, becoming pioneers in their fields. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average worker with a master's degree will net an additional $10,000 or more per year than those with only a bachelor's degree. Working only twenty years after earning your master’s degree can bring in additional income of $200,000.

The cost of graduate school tuition is obviously well worth the expense. We would love to have an opportunity to discuss our graduateprogram with you in detail. I also encourage you to complete the online application at http://www.tiffin.edu/apply/ grad/. The application will secure a seat for you in the program and put you on the road to success.

Tiffin University offers a variety of graduate degree programs including: Master of Business Administration (MBA) ·Finance, General Management ·Healthcare Administration ·Human Resource Management ·International Business ·Leadership ·Marketing ·Sport Management Master of Education (MED) ·Information Technology ·Higher Education Administration Master of Humanities (MH) ·Art & Visual Media ·Communication ·English: Literature and Writing ·Creative Writing ·Film Studies Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) ·Criminal Behavior ·Crime Analysis ·Forensic Psychology ·Justice Administration ·Homeland Security Administration

As an alumnus of the Tiffin University bachelor’s degree program you will be eligible for a discount on TU graduate school tuition. This discount will save you $150 per credit hour. In addition, as an alumnus, the application is quick and simple!

If you have any questions please contact Graduate Admissions at 800-968-6446, ext. 3510 or email us at grad@tiffin.edu.

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The Spring 2014/Summer 2014 graduation aplication deadline is quickly approaching! If you plan on completing your degree by the end of Spring 2014 or Summer 2014 please submit your completed application to the Registration and Records office in Seitz Hall by 5:00 PM on FEBRUARY 1, 2014. You can also fax or mail it to the number/address listed on the bottom of the application.

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TIFFIN UNIVERSITY ARTS & EVENTS MASTER CALENDAR 2013-2014 Spring 2014 Semester DATE: EVENT: PRESENTED BY: LOCATION: CONTACT: ADMISSION: DATE: EVENT:

CANCELLED Tuesday, February 4, 7:00 P.M. Graduate Student Winter Social - Private Reception with Michael Feuer, Founder of Office Max Graduate Education, Graduate Advising, Office of Development Pioneer Mill in Tiffin, OH Vickie Galaska galaskavm@tiffin.edu 419.448.3595 Free for Graduate Students with RSVP & $15 per Guest

PRESENTED BY: LOCATION: CONTACT: ADMISSION:

CANCELLED Wednesday, February 5, 11:00 a.m.

Michael Feuer, Founder of Office Max, Presentation “Encouraging Innovation” School of Business/George and Diane Kidd Lecture Series Osceola Theatre Lori Distel, distella@tiffin.edu Free

DATE: EVENT: PRESENTED BY: LOCATION: CONTACT: ADMISSION:

Thursday, February 6, 5:30-7pm Opening Reception for “Inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr” Group Exhibit Diane Kidd Gallery Diane Kidd Gallery Lee Fearnside: fearnsidel@tiffin.edu Free

DATE: EVENT: PRESENTED BY: LOCATION: CONTACT: ADMISSION:

Thursday, February 6- Thursday, March 6 “Inspired by Martin Luther King, Jr” Group Exhibit Diane Kidd Gallery Diane Kidd Gallery Lee Fearnside: fearnsidel@tiffin.edu Free

DATE: EVENT: PRESENTED BY: LOCATION: CONTACT: ADMISSION:

Wednesday, February 12, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Kick-Off Meeting for the International Dinner International Student Services and World Student Association Chisholm Auditorium, Franks Hall Laura Green, 419.448.3424 or GreenL@tiffin.edu Free; open to international students and WSA members

DATE: EVENT: PRESENTED BY:

Friday, February 14, 9 pm Hip-Hop and spoken word artist F. Stokes TU Music Department 17

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Osceola Theatre Ali Rees, reesa@tiffin.edu Ages 18 +, free

DATE: EVENT: LOCATION: CONTACT:

Wednesday, February 19, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

School Of Business Competition Osceola Theatre Lori Distel, distella@tiffin.edu

DATE: EVENT: PRESENTED BY: LOCATION: CONTACT: ADMISSION:

Wednesday, February 19, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Food & Culture Series: Belgium International Student Services Chisholm Auditorium Laura Green, 419.448.3424 or GreenL@tiffin.edu Free; open to students, staff, and faculty; students earn co-curricular credit

DATE: EVENT: PRESENTED BY: LOCATION: CONTACT: ADMISSION:

Thursday, February 20, 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

Good Morning World Breakfast Lecture Jay Berschback, Chief Meteorologist on 13abc Action News Camden Falls Conference Center, Tiffin Lori Bentz, bentz@tiffin.edu or 419-448-3282 $12 at door. Free to TU faculty, staff and students

DATE: EVENT: PRESENTED BY: LOCATION: CONTACT: ADMISSION:

Wednesday, February 26, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CPT and OPT Workshop International Student Services Room 120, Franks Hall Rachel Crooks, 419-448-3369, CrooksRN@tiffin.edu Free; open to students, staff, and faculty; students earn co-curricular credit

DATE: EVENT: PRESENTED BY: LOCATION: CONTACT: ADMISSION:

Saturday, March 1, 6pm and 7pm TU Kids Choir Spring Concert Music Department Osceola Theatre 419-448-3366, gig@tiffin.edu Free

DATE: EVENT: PRESENTED BY: LOCATION: CONTACT: ADMISSION:

Sunday, March 2, 7 pm Singer-Songwriter Daphne Willis TU Music Department Osceola Theatre Ali Rees, reesa@tiffin.edu Free; open to the public

DATE: EVENT: PRESENTED BY: LOCATION:

Friday, March 7 (leave at 8:00 am); Sunday, March 16 (pick up at 6:00 pm) Spring Break Airport Shuttle International Student Services Gillmor Parking Lot; DTW and CMH airports

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CONTACT: ADMISSION:

ISS Office 419-448-5133, Transportation@tiffin.edu Free; open to all students who submit request form by February 14th

DATE: EVENT:

Friday, March 14 Staff Holiday (Spring Break)

DATE: EVENT: PRESENTED BY: LOCATION: CONTACT: ADMISSION:

Wednesday, March 19, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Food & Culture Series: Ghana International Student Services Chisholm Auditorium, Franks Hall Laura Green, 419.448.3424 or GreenL@tiffin.edu Free; open to students, staff, and faculty; students earn co-curricular credit

DATE: EVENT: PRESENTED BY: LOCATION: CONTACT: ADMISSION:

Thursday, March 20, 7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

Good Morning World Breakfast Lecture A speaker from The Innocence Project, a public policy organization dedicated to exonerating wronfully convicted people through DNA testing and reforming the criminal justice system to prevent future injustice.

Camden Falls Conference Center, Tiffin Lori Bentz, bentzl@tiffin.edu or 419-448-3282 $12 at door. Free to TU faculty, staff and students

DATE: EVENT: PRESENTED BY: LOCATION: CONTACT: ADMISSION:

Thursday, March 20 Opening Reception for “Sustainability” Group Exhibit Diane Kidd Gallery Diane Kidd Gallery Lee Fearnside: fearnsidel@tiffin.edu Free

DATE: EVENT: PRESENTED BY: LOCATION: CONTACT: ADMISSION:

Thursday, March 20- Thursday, April 17 “Sustainability” Group Exhibit Diane Kidd Gallery Diane Kidd Gallery Lee Fearnside: fearnsidel@tiffin.edu Free

DATE: EVENT: LOCATION: CONTACT:

Thursday, March 27, 2014 6:30 p.m.

Ohio Innocence Project Chisholm Auditorium Dr. Steven Hurwitz, 419.448.3284, shurwitz@tiffin.edu

DATE: EVENT: PRESENTED BY: LOCATION: CONTACT: ADMISSION:

March 28, 29, 30 (2014) (Fri and Sat eves at 8:00pm, Sun at 3:00pm) Spring Theatre Production The Dragon's Den Players Osceola Theater Dr. Mary Grennen - 419-448-3376 or grennenmv@tiffin.edu $4.00; open to the public

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Saturday, March 29, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm International Dinner International Student Services and World Student Association Heminger Center Laura Green, 419.448.3424 or GreenL@tiffin.edu Tickets are $10; open to public

DATE: EVENT: PRESENTED BY: LOCATION: CONTACT: ADMISSION:

Sunday March 30, TIME - TBD Final Four Shootout (Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament) Sports Management Club Chisholm Auditorium Bonnie Tiell. btiell@tiffin.edu or 419.448.3261 $15 per team - Open to the Public (Student Discount). FREE Drawstring Bag

DATE: EVENT: PRESENTED BY: LOCATION: CONTACT: ADMISSION:

Wednesday, April 2, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Learn a Language in an Hour: Portuguese International Student Services Room 120, Franks Hall Laura Green, 419.448.3424 or GreenL@tiffin.edu Free; open to students, staff, and faculty; students earn co-curricular credit

DATE: EVENT: PRESENTED BY: LOCATION: CONTACT: ADMISSION:

Thursday, April 3 – Friday, April 4 2013 ProMusic Festival TU Music Department The Ritz Theatre Ali Rees, reesa@tiffin.edu Tickets TBA

DATE: EVENT: PRESENTED BY: LOCATION: CONTACT: ADMISSION:

Saturday April 5, 1:00 PM Tiffin University Ticket Sales Program at Cleveland Indians Sports Management Club and AMA Marketing Club Progressive Park, Cleveland Bonnie Tiell. btiell@tiffin.edu or Danielle Foster FosterDM@tiffin.edu $15 to students, staff, faculty, and general public

DATE: EVENT: LOCATION: CONTACT:

Sunday, April 6 Academic Honors Ceremony Gillmor Student Center Gymnasium Ellen Lucius, 419.448.3299. or luciuse@tiffin.edu

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Thursday, April 10, 5:30 PM / 8:00 PM TU Women's Leadership Seminar & Reception WLS Committee Gillmor Student Center - Osceola Theater Vickie Galaska galaskavm@tiffin.edu 419.448.3595 Free for first 125 students, staff, faculty, and general public; students earn co-curricular credit

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Friday, April 11, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Summit to Success TU School of Business Osceola Theatre Lori Distel, distella@tiffin.edu

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Saturday, April 12, 7:30pm TU Band and Choirs Concert TU Music Department Osceola Theatre Ali Rees, reesa@tiffin.edu Free

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Sunday, April 13, 7:30pm TU Dance Team Spring Showcase Music Department Gillmor Center Gym 419-448-3366, gig@tiffin.edu Free

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Friday, April 18 Staff Holiday (Good Friday)

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Sunday, April 20 (approximately) Easter Host Program International Student Services Various Laura Green, 419.448.3424 or GreenL@tiffin.edu International students and TU faculty and staff

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Thursday, April 24 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Senior Reception/Opening for Annual Student Art Show Diane Kidd Gallery Diane Kidd Gallery Lee Fearnside: fearnsidel@tiffin.edu Free

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Sunday, April 27, 7pm TU Music Spring Showcase Music Department Osceola Theatre 419-448-3366, gig@tiffin.edu Free

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Friday, May 2 and Monday, May 5 (leave at 8:00 am) End of Year Airport Shuttle International Student Services Gillmor Parking Lot; DTW and CMH airports ISS Office 419-448-5133, Transportation@tiffin.edu Free; open to all students who submit request form by April 11th

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Weekend times TBA Wear comfortable clothes for being active. Please no street shoes or bare feet on the courts/track floors.

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WINTER WEATHER POLICY Tiffin Campus If a Level 3 snow emergency is officially declared for Seneca County by the Sheriff, classes on the Tiffin campus will be cancelled and University offices will be closed. Unless otherwise communicated by the President or the President’s designee, classes will be held and University offices will be open if a snow emergency is at Level 1 or Level 2 or in other cases of severe winter weather.

If a snow emergency at Level 3 has been officially declared for Seneca County, University employees are not expected to travel to the Tiffin campus. Unless otherwise communicated by the President or the President’s designee, faculty members are expected to travel to the Tiffin campus to teach their classes and staff members are expected to travel to the Tiffin campus to report for work if a snow emergency for Seneca County is at Level 1 or 2 or in other cases of severe winter weather. If a Seneca County snow emergency is at Level 1 or 2 or in other cases of severe winter weather and an employee chooses not report for work, the employee must inform his or her supervisor as far in advance as possible and staff members must take annual leave.

An exception to this policy will be made for any employee who lives in a county other than Seneca County that officially has a Level 3 snow emergency when Seneca County’s snow emergency is at Level 1 or 2. In this case, the employee is not expected to travel to the Tiffin campus, but must inform his or her supervisor as far in advance as possible.

If an instructor is not able to travel to the Tiffin Campus due to severe weather, the instructor must make arrangements for a colleague or others to take his/her class or may request permission from his or her School Dean as far in advance as possible to teach the class electronically using Moodle. Each Tiffin Campus course has a Moodle shell that can be used to create discussion opportunities, send emails to students, and/or communicate assignments.

If a Level 3 snow emergency is in effect in Seneca County or the county where the employee lives and then is changed to Level 1 or 2 during the time when classes are scheduled and/or when University offices are normally open, classes will be held and offices will be open once the snow emergency has been changed to Level 1 or Level 2, unless otherwise communicated by the President or the President’s designee.

If classes are being held during severe winter weather, and a commuter student does not attend class due to health reasons or safety concerns, the instructor should allow the student an excused absence.

If classes have been cancelled and University offices have been closed, certain staff members may be designated by the President or the President’s designee as “essential personnel” and may be asked to report for work. Any hourly staff member who is asked to work when the campus has been closed will be paid at a rate of time and one -half per hour. Any exempt staff member who is asked to work when the campus is closed will be given compensatory time off at a later date.

Locations Other Than the Tiffin Campus For Tiffin University classes that are taught at locations other than the Tiffin campus, instructors and other University employees should follow the same procedure as described above. The director of each academic center will serve as the President’s designee to determine and communicate any exceptions when there is a snow emergency of Level 1 or 2 for the county where the academic center is located. Tiffin University classes that are taught on a community college campus will be cancelled if the community college cancels its classes.

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