Dragon Droppings (March, 2009)

Dragon Droppings TU’s Weekly Electronic Newsletter THIS ISSUE FACULTY PROMOTION

Volume 24 Issue 24

March 3, 2009

TU APARTMENTS AVAILABLE FALL SEMESTER ‘09

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INTERNATIONAL DINNER 5 Gallery Open March 1

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SportScene

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Bookstore Sale

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Campus News

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Hospitality News

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Equestrian News

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SPACE IS LIMITED!

INQUIRE TODAY!

Contact: Jennifer Combs, Director of Residence Life: 419.448.3422

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Frequently Asked Questions about New Apartments What are the dimensions of the rooms? Bedrooms 1 and 3: 108 Sq. ft., Bedroom 2: 91 Sq. ft., Bedrooms 4 and 5: 89 Sq. ft., Bathrooms: 70 Sq. ft., Living Room Area: approx. 588 Sq. ft.

Who can live in the apartments? The apartments are designed for our juniors, seniors and grad students. Rising juniors, seniors and grad students who currently live on campus will have preference over those who currently live off campus, although we will welcome those currently living off campus to return to campus housing!

Will there be storage in the new apartment buildings? There will be a storage room in a common area of the building so that residents may store luggage or other items that are not needed on a daily basis. The storage room will be located on the landings of each floor.

Will the school still provide washers and dryers? There will be laundry machines on each landing of the building.

Do we have to have a meal plan? Although we do recommend students living in these apartments to have at least a commuter meal plan, it is not required.

Are sophomores allowed to live there? As the apartments are designed as junior/senior/grad housing, we are not allowing sophomores to sign up for them. We will have a waiting list for sophomores who want to live with a group of juniors/seniors, but do not by any means guarantee that they will be placed there.

Are the new apartments going to be co-ed? Since the apartments all have 5 single bedrooms and two bathrooms, they can be co-ed if the residents want or single gender.

What is included in the apartments? The apartments will be furnished like our other residential housing. There is also a full kitchen and two bathrooms in each apartment. We will not provide TVs for the apartments except in the Community Room on the ground floor.

Will there be Residence Life staff in the apartments? There will be one staff member (RA or HR) in each building who will provide activities and assistance as well as support for the students living there.

What is the price of living in one of the apartments? Your room will cost $5,300 for the 2009-2010 school year.

Are the apartments air conditioned? Yes, the apartments have central air and heat.

Are there any lounges in the apartments? There is a living room in each apartment as well as a community room on the ground floor in each building.

Students who sign a housing contract and reserve a room for the next academic year have ONLY until June 1st to rescind that contract in the event that you decide not to return to Tiffin University.

THIS MUST BE SENT IN WRITING TO: Jennifer Combs, Director of Residence Life.

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H2O...Thursdays at 7p.m. or Sunday's at 6 p.m. in Chisholm Auditorium.

Check us out at www.LifeAtH2o.org or email us at H2O@tiffin.edu H2O Meeting Times Thursday nights @ 7:00 p.m. in Chisholm Auditorium.

Sunday mornings @10:00 a.m. Co-Ed Bible Study in the Wetzel Room in the dining hall.

Sunday nights @ 6:00 p.m. in Chisholm Auditorium.

Tuesday evenings @ 9:30 p.m. Guys Only Bible Study in Franks Hall.

Thursday evenings @ 9:30 p.m. Girls Only Bible Study 21 S. Sandusky.

STUDENT NEWS

Jered Popik competed this past weekend as the sole member of Tiffin University's Ski Team at the USCSA State Championship. He placed 1st place in the Snowboard Slolom and Snowboard Giant Slolom, 3rd place in Ski Slolom, and 4th place in the Ski Giant Slolom.

If you would like to join Jered on the team for 09-10, please contact him popokjj@tiffin.edu or 330-592-2043. If Jered can do this well by himself, think of what you can do as a team!

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GRADUATE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Tiffin University’s Office of Graduate Admissions and Student Services will host an Open House event to promote the Graduate Programs offered at Tiffin University. According to Kristi Krintzline, Executive Director of Graduate Admissions and Student Services, the Open House will take place on Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Osceola Theatre located inside The Gillmor Student Center. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.

Participants will be provided information on the following programs: Master of Business Administration with concentrations in General Management, Healthcare Administration, Leadership, and Sports Management; Master of Education; Master of Humanities; Master of Science in Criminal Justice with concentrations in Crime Analysis, Criminal Behavior, Forensic Psychology, Homeland Security Administration, and Justice Administration.

Deans and program chairs will be in attendance to discuss graduate programs. “Prospective students will be able to obtain information about career development opportunities, financial aid, academic resources, and the Pfeiffer Library,” said Brandi Kyler, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions. Building tours, lunch, and a raffle will also be part of the Open House.

For more information regarding the Open House or to R.S.V.P. for the event, contact Brandi Kyler at 800.968.6446 ext. 3382 or via email at KylerBR@tiffin.edu.

The Learning Center Hours Expanded Hours Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Tutors and appointments are available.

Call #3324 or stop in.

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Graduate Programs Offered Tiffin University is proud to offer a growing number of graduate programs. We have created graduate degree programs that are flexible, affordable, and above all, practical. You will learn the information you need to succeed in today's competitive workplace.

We offer the following graduate degrees: Master of Business Administration (MBA) with concentrations in General Management, Leadership, and Sports Management Master of Education (MEd) Master of Humanities (MH) Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ) with concentrations in Crime Analysis, Criminal Behavior, Forensic Psychology, Homeland Security Administration, and Justice Administration.

The online graduate programs provide convenience and quality for our students.

The online program does not have a residency requirement or specific time to be online. Work around your own schedule - work late at night or on weekends. All

graduate programs are available online with starts in September, January and May. Forensic Psychology is a seated program and not available online.

So, what are you doing after you graduate with your bachelor's degree?

Call the Office of Graduate Admissions and Student Services at 419-448-3401 to learn more about our graduate programs. You may email grad@tiffin.edu to request more information.

TU/BERG Career Fair 2009—April 17 The TU/BERG Career Fair (a co-sponsored career fair with Heidelberg University) will be offered for students and alumni to learn about full-time, parttime, summer, and internship employment opportunities available and network with recruiting professionals. This year, the career fair will be held on Friday, April 17th from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the Gillmor Student Center Gymnasium located at the Tiffin Campus. Co-curricular credit of two hours will be offered. Watch for additional details regarding this fabulous career fair event.

So, what are you doing after you graduate with your bachelor's degree?

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SPEND A SEMESTER IN WASHINGTON D.C. The Washington Center provides internship opportunities for students of ALL MAJORS, even if you do not have a required internship, to gain valuable professional experience. Internships are available during Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. You receive 15 credits towards your degree if you go in the Fall or Spring and 12 credits towards graduation if you go during the summer. If you would like to learn more about the Washington Center Internship Program, check out their website at www.twc.edu or contact Dr. Steven Hurwitz at x3284 or shurwitz@tiffin.edu.

It is never too early to begin planning.

Be aware that this is a competitive process. The Washington Center guarantees you a placement related to your interests. But you are competing with other students for placements in specific agencies. So please pay attention to the following deadlines: Semester Fall ‘09 Spring 2010 Summer 2010 Fall 2010

Early Deadline Security Clearance 1-23-09 5-26-09 9-28-09 1-22-10

Competitive Deadline 5-01-09 9-28-09 2-01-10 5-03-10

Regular Deadline 6-12-09 11-13-09 3-12-10 6-18-10

It is never too early to begin planning. If you have an interest in spending a semester in Washington D. C., make an appointment with Dr. Hurwitz to plan your schedule so that you do not miss out on graduation requirements.

Check out The Washington Center’s Student Bloggers at http://www.twc.edu/students/default.shtml

VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS NEEDED Seneca County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is looking for volunteer Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT's)... and those wishing to become EMT's... to help support the seven volunteer rescue squads in the county.

Seneca County EMS provides basic and advanced life support to citizens of its 545 square mile coverage area. The county has a program that includes initial training, continuing education, and the latest advanced life support (ALS) equipment and medical protocols. For further information contact Professor Jan Samoriski, Ph.D., NREMT-P at samoriskijh@tiffin.edu or call 419.448.3291.

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Tiffin University Promotes Three Faculty Members Tiffin University has promoted three of its faculty members, effective August 2009, according to President Paul Marion.

Dr. Debbink

Dr. Tiell

Dr. Barker

Dr. Thomas Debbink and Dr. Bonnie Tiell were each promoted to Associate Professor of Management and Dr. Henry Barker was promoted to Professor of Economics and Finance.

Dr. Debbink earned a Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati, an M.S. from Kettering University and a B.A. from Albion College. His areas of expertise include acting, history (automotive industry in the U.S.), manufacturing process, organizational decline and theory, sailing and theatre.

For three of the last four years, Dr. Debbink has taught graduate courses in business strategy in Romania. Dr. Debbink remarked, “It’s great to be affiliated with an organization that recognizes academic contribution and cultivates teaching excellence. The ongoing expansion of the undergraduate and graduate enrollments, both here and overseas, makes TU an exciting place to teach.”

Dr. Tiell earned a D.S.M.

from the United States Sport Academy, an M.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a B.S. from Troy State University. Her areas of expertise include events administration, athletic fundraising, sports careers, sports gender, leadership, Olympics, and project management.

Over the past year, Dr. Tiell has had three publications appear in the International Journal of Sport Management and the Journal for the Study of Sports and Athletes in Education. Her fourth publication on the Work and Life Balance in Intercollegiate Athletics is currently in press for the Journal of Contemporary Athletics. “Since my arrival at TU in 1988, I have been fortunate for the opportunities and support afforded to me by the administration to facilitate my professional growth in athletics, and now academia. I am fortunate to be connected with a group of extraordinarily dedicated colleagues in the School of Business and throughout the University,” explained Tiell. Tiell serves as cochair of the NCAA and NACWAA Women’s Leadership Symposium in

Intercollegiate Athletics.

Dr. Barker earned a D.B.A. from Indiana University, an M.B.A. from the University of Utah, and a B.S. from Ohio University. His areas of expertise include economics and finance. Prior to joining the TU faculty in 2003, Dr. Barker had a successful 25 year career in business. Since coming to TU Dr. Barker has taught a total of five semesters in the TU MBA program in Romania.

Over the past three years he has developed and implemented innovative teaching methods in the TU online MBA program.

These include use of video based lectures and extensive utilization of TU's world class online platform. He has delivered three papers on the topic at national forums and actively consults with faculty across the country. "TU is a great place to teach because the Administration supports innovation and encourages the faculty to take reasonable levels of risk to achieve it. The willingness to try new approaches is part of our culture at TU; it benefits both the faculty and students at all levels." says Barker.

Tiffin University—Real Connections...Real Results

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FREE FITNESS CLASSES for TU students and staff!

Now through April 28th:

KICKBOXING AEROBICS Tuesdays at 4:30pm in Osceola Theater (The upbeat music enhances this cardiovascular workout; strengthen arms, legs and core muscles; it includes matwork) PILATES Thursdays at 5:15pm in Osceola Theater (Improve coordination, posture, balance, & flexibility, while strengthening the core and glutes; remove shoes for class) Bring a mat and water!

Instructor: Heather Fisher, CPT, CSCS, LMT

INTERNATIONAL DINNER MARCH 28 Tiffin University will hold its annual International Dinner from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, in the Gillmor Student Center, located on campus.

Tickets for the dinner featuring culinary specialties from around the world are just $15 for adults, and $5 for students (no charge for ages five and younger).

According to Ryan Miller, TU’s Director of International Student Affairs, “The event will feature food, fashion, and entertainment from around the world. Tiffin University has talented students, and the dinner is an excellent opportunity to share talents and culture.”

Some of the twenty countries represented at this year’s dinner include Africa, Nepal, England, China, Romania, Vietnam, and Canada.

Entertainment will include dancing, piano and song, the TU Choir, martial arts, and a fashion show. The featured performers will be TU students and guest performers from Heidelberg University.

"The International Dinner has become a popular tradition,” Miller remarks. “It provides a unique opportunity for International and American students to share their heritage through food and entertainment.” Reservations are required and can be made on or before March 23 by contacting Ryan Miller at Tiffin University, 419.448.3325.

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March 4, 2009

Lady Dragons lose late in season finale 64-61 Tiffin University (7-20, 6-16 GLIAC) saw their season come to a close in tough fashion, as the Dragons could not hold a 11 point second half lead and fell in the closing minute to Findlay 64-61 in their season finale. TU could muster just 36 percent field goal shooting in the game while Findlay turned it around to hit at a 50 percent clip in the second half. TU held a 32-27 halftime lead and expanded on it early in the second half, but only three players carried the scoring. Mandy Jaeb finished with a team-high 22 points, while Leanne Lucius finished her career in style with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Holly Focke also played well with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Kylene Spiegel and Megan Fletcher, who joined Lucius earlier this year in scoring 1000 career points, also finished their careers.

Dragons fall to top-ranked Oilers in season finale 77-50 Tiffin University (2-25, 1-21 GLIAC) dropped behind early against the top-ranked Findlay Oilers, trailing 43-22 at the half en route to a 77-50 loss in their season finale. The Oilers shot 53 percent from the floor while TU mustered just 37 percent. The Oilers also had good success from three point, hitting 11 treys to TU's 4. Alex Strok posted 11 points while Donnell Patterson (11 points) and Brian Scott (10 points) also had double figures. Mohammed Fall had 12 points and 8 rebounds, while Rafael Cuellar also had 9 rebounds.

Mazzuca's blast gives Dragons a split in season opening twinbill Tiffin University (1-1) got a big game two from Lauren Mazzuca, as she collected 3 hits including a double and a game-winning 7th inning home run as TU salvaged a split with Lincoln Memorial 4-3. Kellie Kitchen got the win in game two with 3 innings of relief, while Krista Sowers started the game, tossing 4 innings and allowing just 1 earned run. Jessie Creakbaum also had a double. The Dragons bats were slow to come to life in the opener, as TU fell 4-0 after getting just 2 hits. Abbey Cooksey took the tough luck loss, allowing just 2 earned runs and allowing 5 hits. TU committed 4 errors in the game, allowing the four runs over the final three innings of the game.

TU tennis falls at Northwestern Ohio 8-1 The Dragons (0-4) got a victory at 2nd singles but that was all as they fell at Northwestern Ohio 8-1. Andres Torres won a tough singles match 6-3, 4-6, 10-8 to pick up the Dragons lone win. The other singles losses were all straight sets, with Harry Smith's 1st singles 6-4, 6-3 defeat being the closest one. Smith/Torres also had the closest doubles loss, falling 6-8.

Lee, Thomas take titles at GLIAC Track Championships In Tiffin University’s first ever indoor conference meet, the GLIAC Championships, both teams showcased strong debut performances. The men held off Hillsdale University to finish in fourth place with 73 points and two individual champions. Ashland University won the meet with 162 points, and Grand Valley State University and Saginaw Valley State University claimed the second and third spots. The women’s team placed seventh with a score of 36 points. Grand Valley State was the winning women’s team, scoring 205 points, while Ashland and Hillsdale ranked second and third.

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SportScene (continued) The first individual event champion for TU was Anthony Thomas. Thomas won the 200 in 6.87 and additionally placed third in the 60 with a time of 6.87. In the 60, Dragon sprinters claimed three of the eight spots in the final, with Zach Ball and Deven Keene joining Thomas in the event. Ball placed sixth (7.04) and Keene was seventh (7.06). Keene also earned a spot in the 200 final, finishing in eighth with his best time of 22.51 coming from the preliminaries of the event.

Jeremy Lee captured the second championship of the meet. Lee’s 4:16.18 mile held off second place and earned him First Team GLIAC honors in the event. Additionally, Lee teamed up with Thomas Buxton, Michael Ballistrea, and Marcus Johnson to finish second in an extremely intense distance medley relay. The team crossed the line with a time of 10:06.38. After running the 1200 leg of the relay, Buxton returned to the track to place in the 800, running 1:56.07 for sixth place.

In the field events, Lee Miller and Keith Reiter finished second and third respectively in the pole vault, both athletes clearing 4.88m (16’ 0”). Travis LeFlore also achieved Third Team All-GLIAC honors in the high jump, leaping to a height of 1.99m (6’ 6.25”) for third.

Other athletes to score for TUTF were Ramone Brant, placing fifth in the 60 hurdles (8.31, prelims), and Dan Snyder, finishing seventh in the heptathlon (3985). The meet was capped off with the 1600m relay’s fifth place finish.

The team of Zach Ball, Justin Ware, Michael Ballistrea, and Anthony Thomas ran a season best time of 3:24.46 in the event.

For the women, Andrea Bader led the Dragons by scoring in four events. In the 60, Bader tied her best time of the season to finish second in 7.71, and she returned for third place honors in the 200 with a time of 25.3. Additionally, her fifth place finish in the long jump qualified Bader provisionally for the national meet with a leap of 5.64m (18’ 6”).

To finish the meet off, Bader teamed up with Maria Shaw, Rebecca Miller, and Brittaney Rupert to anchor the 1600m relay team to eighth place.

Other points for the ladies came in the field events. Kristen Ameling and Danielle Peterson placed second and fifth in shot put with throws of 14.01m (45’ 11.75”) and 13.58m (44’ 6.75”), respectively. In the high jump, Megan Gill also had a big day, finishing fourth with a hop of 1.66m (5’ 5.25”).

The Dragons now face a weekend off before sending qualifying athletes to compete at the NCAA Division II National Championships in Houston, TX on March 13 and 14.

TU EQUESTRIAN NEWS SEE PAGE 17

March 4, 2009

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TvtwxÅ|v [ÉÇÉÜá VxÜxÅÉÇç It is the custom and tradition of Tiffin University to honor the academic achievements of our juniors and seniors at the annual Academic Honors Ceremony hosted by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The 2009 ceremony will be held on Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 2:30 P.M. in the Gillmor Student Center.

A formal invitation with particulars will be sent to the home address to all 2009 invitees. Dress is business casual (nice shirt and slacks or blouse and skirt). Students may invite family members or guests.

Criteria for Academic Honor Awards Academic Achievement This certificate is given to juniors and seniors who have completed at least 54 credit hours and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or more.

Academic Distinction This medal is given to baccalaureate degree students graduating with a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or above.

Excellence in Field of Study This glass flame award is given to graduating students (one in each major) in the baccalaureate program with a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or above. Awardees are chosen by the faculty in the appropriate departments for both their academic performance and for their contribution to learning and life on campus.

F. H. “Cap” Wilkinson Award In memory of the first Chair of the Division of Criminal Justice, the Wilkinson Award is presented to a bachelor degree candidate in the field of Criminal Justice. The criteria for this award include scholastic achievement, character, professionalism, and pursuit of excellence.

Daisy and Frederick Stone Scholarship This scholarship in the amount of $500.00 for tuition at Tiffin University is awarded to a Junior and Senior in the field of Criminal Justice, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or more, and whose permanent residence is located in Seneca County. *All students must be enrolled in the Spring Semester and be in good standing.

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TU BOOKSTORE

Spring Break Sale!!!!!!!!!

Stock up on the Essentials!

All Sweatshirts (Excluding Under Armor) Flip Flops & Beach Towels

20% OFF Submitted by TU Bookstore

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CAMPUS NEWS: Sisters of St. Francis to Acquire Tiffin University’s Friedman Village Tiffin University and the Sisters of St. Francis have announced that the Sisters of St. Francis will acquire Friedman Village from Tiffin University, with the closing to take place by March 31, 2009. The purchase includes all land and buildings, including the independent living units, the assisted living residence, the private residence that faces Melmore Street, and the community building. The property is located on St. Francis Avenue, across the street from the St. Francis Community.

Tiffin University has owned this senior living community since 1995 and provided independent and assisted living under the management of AdCare Health Systems of Springfield, Ohio. The community was developed on property that was donated to Tiffin University by Robert and Eugenie Friedman. Tiffin University President Paul Marion stated that transferring ownership of Friedman Village to the Sisters of St. Francis “will assure that the residents will continue to receive excellent care.”

“We appreciate the generosity of the Friedman family and believe that their contribution to the Tiffin area will continue under the capable oversight of the Sisters of St. Francis and St. Francis Senior Ministries,” Marion concluded.

“We are excited about this new opportunity to extend our mission of service to another group of older adults,” said Sister Jacquelyn Doepker, Community Minister of the Sisters of St. Francis. “Since the founding of the Sisters of St. Francis in 1869, caring for the elderly has always been a part of our mission and purpose. We strive to offer a caring community setting where residents can live life fully.”

She continued, “The close proximity of Friedman Village to our campus will enable us to incorporate those residents into our many services and activities of the St. Francis Community.” To preserve the Friedman name, and yet to embrace this campus as part of the St. Francis Community campus, the property will be called Friedman Village at St. Francis.

The Sisters of St. Francis have established an Ohio Limited Liability Corporation, Sisters of St. Francis, LLC, that will purchase the property. St. Francis Senior Ministries, Inc. has established an Ohio Limited Liability Corporation, Friedman Village at St. Francis, LLC that will lease the property from the sisters for a period of 25 years, after which time the property will be transferred to the LLC. “The opportunity to purchase Friedman Village has opened up new possibilities for sustaining our mission in the future,” she continued. “This comes at an opportune time since the Sisters of St. Francis are in the midst of developing a master plan for the entire campus in an effort to plan for the future in a responsible and sustainable manner.”

A recent market feasibility study for St. Francis Senior Ministries determined a critical need to increase independent living and assisted living units in order to remain viable in the future.

“By purchasing the 30 villa-style residences and the 20-bed assisted living residence at a reasonable cost, we are immediately ahead of anything we could hope to build within the next five to 10 years,” according to Sister Doepker. She noted that St. Francis Senior Ministries has a waiting list for residences in St. Francis Villas.

Currently, there are 35 independent living residences in the St. Francis Villas neighborhood and St. Francis Home is licensed to serve up to 25 individuals in 20 rooms designated for assisted living. Adding Friedman Village to the St. Francis campus nearly doubles these numbers.

The Sisters of St. Francis plan to renovate the brick house that faces Melmore Street for residential use by the sisters. The house was at one time the Friedman residence. The Phillips Family Foundation of Shelby, Ohio has offered a generous donation for the purchase of the house, and has promised a matching grant for the restoration work.

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Sweet Deal for Tiffin University Hospitality Students in Vegas Tiffin University will send 21 students to “International Hospitality Week” in Las Vegas from March 2-5. The expo and conference will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The TU students will participate in sharing ideas and insights with more than 30,000 hospitality professionals from 22 different countries. They will experience an outstanding educational program and the hottest new products and networking events currently offered in the industry.

Under the direction of Assistant Professor Teresa Miller, this is the third year Hospitality and Tourism students have attended this expo and conference which will provide a unique opportunity to exchange business cards and resumes with hospitality professionals on one of the largest tradeshow floors in the country.

Recording artist Sugar Ray is scheduled to headline the opening night party for the International Restaurant Show with a special concert at the Palm’s Resort. Chef David Adjey, who has appeared on Food Network Shows Iron Chef America and Restaurant 101, will also be one of the featured presenters during the convention. Throughout the week, TU students will have the opportunity to participate in special showcase events and parties at popular venues including the Palms, New York – New York, Hard Rock Hotel, and the Wynn Las Vegas.

Hospitality Club President Cory Snyder and senior Josh Diaz will be returning to Las Vegas for their second convention. Snyder remarked, “The trip is a great opportunity for students to engage with other business professionals in the hospitality field through networking with experienced professionals. This is an ideal place for students to make connections and research possibilities for their future careers.”

Participating students include: Amy Buck Josh Diaz Jared Groot Ying He Alyssa Klopping Cody Koselke Jasmine Long Zeng Lei Sha-Niqua Matthews Nicole Miller Jenny Mitsoff Allyson Oudin James Pierce Melissa Poe Jen Richter Cory Snyder Jennifer Studer Bethany Workman Yiying Zhang Guo Yunli Wei Zhang

For more information, contact Teresa Miller at tmiller@tiffin.edu.

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It's never too late to be the martial artist you always wanted to be!

Looking for a great skill and something fun to do during the spring semester?

Learn self-defense, traditional Karate, and competition fighting skills in the Tiffin Dragons Martial Arts Club.

Improve your confidence, skills, balance, coordination, and self-esteem. Become fitter, stronger, faster, and more flexible.

Spring Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays Saturdays

4:30-6:00pm 12:00-2:00pm

At the: Recreation and Club Sports Building (Formerly the Art House--213 Miami St. the white cinderblock building between the Hertzer Technology Center and Pettibone. No parking in the Pettibone driveway.)

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned expert, you are welcome to join us.

Styles and skills include (but are not limited to): Shotokan Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Uechi Ryu Karate, Brazilian and Japanese Jui-Jitsu, Judo, Aikido, Wu Shu, Kobudo (including nunchaku, staff, tonfa, knife throwing, and sai), Kickboxing, and much more.

For more information e-mail Vince Moore at MooreV@tiffin.edu or Will Wettrich at wettrichwj@tiffin.edu

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February 24, 2009

If you want to play: Gillmor Student Center Tuesday, March 3 9:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. $3 with student ID, $5 without student ID PRIZE: 1st prize: 30% of pot and their name on the “Tournament Hall of Fame” plaque 2nd prize 20% of pot 3rd prize 10% of pot SIGN UP NOW: Email MillerR@tiffin.edu Or in front of Ryan Miller’s Office OPEN TO PUBLIC Ping-pong Rules: 1.

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The match is a head-to-head elimination game. Draw for the opponents.

Women and men will compete separately.

A match is played best 2 of 3 games; the winner goes to the next stage.

For each game, service alternates between opponents every two points.

For each game, the first player to reach 11 points (or 21 points in semifinal and final game) wins that game, however a game must be won by at least a two- point margin.

If both players reach 10 points (or 20 points in semifinal and final game), then service alternates after each point, until one player gains a two-point advantage.

If the service ball touches the net, but still goes into the correct service court，service will be taken again.

The losers of the first round are in contention for the other championship in this group. The rule is the same for rules1-6.

Three games starts on the three tables at the same time. There are two referees at each table tennis table. 比赛采取单场淘汰制, 抽签决定比赛对手。 男女分开进行比赛。 比赛实行三局两胜制, 先获得两局胜利的队员进入下一轮比赛。 每局比赛中，每得两分交换发球权。 一方队员以两分以上优势先得到11分（在决赛和半决赛中获得21分）该局比赛结束。 如果双方运动员比分都为10分（半决赛或决赛20分）时，发球为每分交替,直到一方获得两分优势，该局比赛 结束。 如果发球时球触网后，球仍然落在正确的发球区域，重新发球。 第一轮比赛的输者进入另一个小组的冠军争夺，规则如上1—6。 3桌比赛同时进行，每桌2位裁判。

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Tiffin University's Western Equestrian Team Finishes Winter Season Competing in Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Tiffin University's Western Equestrian team finished the season strong in two competitions on Sunday. Eight colleges participated in Sunday's competition including Ohio State University, Ohio University, University of Akron, Lake Erie College, College of Wooster, Kent State University and Oberlin College. Despite only filling three of the six divisions, the team's hard work and dedication paid off earning a tie with Akron University for 3rd Place overall in the morning competition and took 2nd Place Reserve Champion as a team behind Ohio State University in the afternoon competition.

During the competitions on Sunday team members earned enough individual competition points to qualify them in the Regional Competitions on March 8, 2009. Elizabeth Buskey qualified in Intermediate Horsemanship II, moving her up to Novice Horsemanship. Amanda Hoile qualified in Beginner Horsemanship, moving her up to Intermediate Horsemanship I. Melissa Cassidy also qualified in Beginner Horsemanship, moving her up to Intermediate Horsemanship I. Other members of the team who qualified throughout the season include: Megan Bates, Alison Ditman, Trisha Hellein and Eric Pettigrew.

Individual Participants included:

Megan Bates, Elizabeth Buskey, Melissa Cassidy, Sarah Crosswhite, Alison Ditman, April Fruitnicht, Trisha Hellein, Amanda Hoile, Danielle Holland, Ashley Lewellen, Eric Pettigrew, Tyler Riddle, Robyn Robertson, Jenna Trillet, Rachel Zwayer.

DRAGON DROPPINGS

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Tiffin University 2008-2009 Events Calendar

MARCH 2009

Friday, March 6 Undergraduate Admissions School of Arts & Sciences Professional Preview Day 8:30 a.m., Franks Hall Info: 419.448.3423

Monday, March 16 Next CAB Event : Alex McHale The next CAB event is Alex McHale. She has been seen on Comedy Central.

Time: 9:30 p.m.

Place: Osceola Wednesday, March 25 Arts & Angles Topic: Presentation: Telling Stories: A Documentary on the Politics of Archaeology Presenter: Lee Fearnside 11:00 a.m., Chisholm Auditorium in Franks Hall Info: 419.448.3426

GREEN NEWS Please be aware that newspapers now need to be separated from other recycling paper. The larger recycling bins now have some labeled "newspaper only."

ONLY NEWSPAPERS go in those particular bins-- and nowhere else.

Thank you for your Green efforts!

Friday, March 27 Casino Night 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Osceola Theatre (Located Inside the Gillmor Student Center) Info: 419.448.3424 Not Open to the Public Friday, March 27 through Sunday, March 29 Family and Little Sibs Weekend To Be Announced Info: 419.448.3424 Not Open to the Public Saturday, March 28 International Dinner 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Gillmor Student Center Gymnasium Reservations & Ticket Sales Call: 419.448.3424

No Charge for Events Unless Noted Otherwise All Events Open to the Public Unless Noted Otherwise Prepared by Tiffin University’s Office of Media Relations & Publications 419.448.3444 – lwilliam@tiffin.edu

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spray tanning Contact: Jodi Herr 419-307-6370

Kurtz Kutz Barber Shop

47 South Sandusky Street Across from Tiffin University

Tiffin University Bookstore SPECIAL FOR TIFFIN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

BRING A FRIEND AND GET TWO HAIRCUTS FOR $10.00 HOURS Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

sweatshirts sweatpants t-shirts flip-flops cards

Notebooks Pens/Pencils markers/highlighters food/drinks binders

Start the year off with TU Pride!

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

CLOSED 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CLOSED CLOSED

Hair Cuts: $10.00 each

Stop in for all your TU Apparel and supplies!

419.448.1343

To advertise: email dragonnews@tiffin.edu. Faculty, staff and students FREE. Outside vendors $5 1/4 page, $10 1/2 page, $15 for full page/issue. You can sell personal items!

Monday -Thursday Friday Saturday

8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

8a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

We are open on special occasions! Questions?

Call 419-448-3437

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Check out

The World Student Association International Dinner

March 28, 2009 6:30-9:30PM In The Gillmor Student Center $5 for Students, $15 for Adults, Kids under 5 are free!

Please contact Ryan Miller at MillerR@tiffin.edu or 419.448.3325 for tickets.

Tickets are limited. Sign up now!!!

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