YC Magazine Winter 2014-15

YC York College of Pennsylvania Magazine

NEW GRADUATES CELEBRATE SUCCESS

WINTER 2014-2015

MAKAYA'S INCREDIBLE JOURNEY

EASING GRIEF THROUGH ART SPARTAN SERVICE DAY

The View From My Window This December, approximately 300 newly minted graduates left YCP with degrees in hand. It is always a festive time, a celebration with families and friends. For graduates it is a bittersweet moment met with a sense of accomplishment, but also with anxious anticipation for the future. Many plan to enter the workforce immediately after graduation. Indeed, six weeks before commencement, the number of YCP graduates who reported having applied for a job and then having already landed a job (53% according to data from YCP's Grad Finale Survey) significantly exceeds the national average (30% as outlined in the National Association for Colleges and Employers (NACE) 2014 annual student survey). A demonstrated proficiency in a particular field is important, but the ability to apply one's knowledge base to real-world applications not yet anticipated is increasingly valued in this competitive job market. Our curriculum supports the development of both.

Employers like YCP graduates. When asked why, they note that our students possess a high degree of professionalism.

Professionalism can be hard to define, but we all know it when we see it. Borrowing a phrase from Andrew P. Kelly, Director of the Center on Higher Education Reform at the American Enterprise Institute, who noted in a recent Chronicle of Higher Education article, professionalism includes "dedication and grit."1 Given our emphasis on professionalism, it is clear why our graduates have a competitive edge.

There is a lot of talk about the cost of higher education, but little about the tangible benefits. The reality is that over their lifetime a college graduate will earn 66% more than a high school graduate and for a master degree recipient, the gain in earned income is nearly 100%. Thus, the return on investment of a college education is significant. This, coupled with YCP's commitment to providing a high-quality private education in a cost-effective manner, speaks to our value proposition.

One of my official duties is to give our graduates a proper "send–off " at commencement. It is the last time I will address them as their College president. I always try to think of something that speaks to the value of their YCP education. For some reason, this December I thought of the game show, Let’s Make A Deal. Contestants must choose one of three doors each hiding a prize package. Some are valuable; others are "Zonks." So how is this relevant? A YCP degree opens many doors. A YCP education provides the wisdom needed to choose the right door and the courage to confidently cross the threshold into the future.

Congratulations graduates and welcome to alumni status!

Pamela Gunter-Smith, Ph.D. President, York College of Pennsylvania collegepresident@ycp.edu 1

http://chronicle.com/article/College-Students-Think/151289

CONTENTS ON THE COVER: December graduates Amanda Essor '14 (Brooklyn, NY) and Cole Fisher '14 (Wrightsville, PA).

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MAKAYA'S INCREDIBLE JOURNEY After his father and brother were murdered, Makaya Revell sought asylum in the U.S. Now a senior atYork College, he also raises funds to build an orphanage in the Congo.

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EASING GRIEF THROUGH ART Students in Professor Troy Patterson's Publication Design class created grief journals to help children deal with the loss of loved ones.

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WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF A MAJOR IN A HUMANITIES DISCIPLINE? Do humanities students have more freedom choosing career paths, or are they at a disadvantage?

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SPARTAN SERVICE DAY Students and faculty participated in the second Spartan Service Day, and worked at locations including Hope Street Garden,York Free Store and the Healthy World CafĂŠ.

Departments 2 Editor's Note 3 Green & White Office Pieces 9 Spartan Sports Talk 10 12 YC Progress 25 YC Connect 29 Class Notes and In Memoriam 32 End Note Telling Stories

Campus News, Events, Behind the Scenes and Student Profiles Intriguing items on display in Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science/Anthropology Sara Becker's office.

Kyle Walthall '15, Spring Notes, Athletic Dates to Remember

Initiatives, Professional Insight and Faculty Focus

Alumni News, Events and Profiles

The Vietnam War: Fifty Years Later

by Phil Avillo, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of History

www.ycp.edu/social-media

Above: John Hughes, Ed.D., Director, Hospitality Management and Department Chair, Hospitality, Recreation and Sport Management, stands proudly with the first Hospitality Management graduates: Adaku Ginikanwa Obidegwu '14 (Alexandria,VA); Jeffrey Alexander Carter, Jr. '14 (Baltimore, MD); and Kayla Rae Crist '14 (York, PA).

Below: Dr. Gunter-Smith and Mayor Kim Bracey kick off the Annual Spartan Service Day.

Editor's Note

Telling Stories By the time you receive this issue of YC Magazine, 2015 will be well underway. I'd like to wish everyone all the Very Best for the New Year. ank you for supporting our students and for taking time to share your news and stories.

I'd also like to offer warmest congratulations to the nearly 300 York College graduates, who received degrees at the December 17, 2014 commencement. You'll find photos on page 5 and on www.ycp.edu. Our newest alumni have written exciting new chapters in their life stories. Bruce Bartels, retired President and CEO of WellSpan Health, who received an honorary degree at commencement, wisely urged graduates to pay attention to the unread chapters of their lives.

Many talented storytellers are associated with YCP, including recent Professional Writing and Editing intern Megan omas '15, and Office of Communications interns Melanie King '15 and Anne Butcher '14, who contributed to this issue. When Megan told me that she had to write a 50,000-word novel for Travis Kurowski's Fall Novel Writing class, it made me wonder what makes a good story. It also made me wonder how on earth she would accomplish this!

York College has its share of inspiring stories. Students in Troy Patterson's Fall 2014 Publications Design class helped children struggling with the loss of loved ones when they designed grief journals for the new Olivia's House in Hanover. Go to page 18 to read more about the students' caring and creative work.

Senior Makaya Revell shouldered his own burden of grief when he fled the Democratic Republic of the Congo at age 16, after his father and little brother were killed. Now 28, he balances International Relations studies with running a foundation dedicated to raising funds to build an orphanage. Read about his incredible journey on page 16.

Other stories are best told in pictures, including the dedication and enthusiasm shown by those who turned out to help with multiple York City community projects during the College's second Spartan Service Day in October (see page 22).

Not every story or article jumps off the page straight into our hearts. Some take a quieter approach, encourage thoughtful debate and exploration of issues such as the benefit of a major in a humanities discipline (see page 20). Different pieces reflect the myriad of faceted ways students use their YCP experience to guide them in life choices.

President Pamela Gunter-Smith Dean of College Advancement Dan Helwig Assistant Dean of College Advancement Mary Dolheimer Director of Alumni Relations Kristin Schab '04 Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Nicole Noll '11 Director of Annual Fund/Parents Fund Katie Crowe Wood Director of Development (YCDS) Laura Burkey Director of Web Communications Andrew Shaw Director of Athletic Communications Scott Guise Mail Services Coordinator Dean Gamber ’96 YC Magazine College Editor Gail R. Huganir Art/Creative Director Lance A. Snyder '05 Photographer Mike Adams Editorial Assistant Colleen M. Adamy Fall 2014 Interns Anne Butcher '14 Melanie King '15 Megan Thomas '15 YC Magazine Advisory Board Frederick A. Bianco '72; Megan Davitt '12; Dominic F. DelliCarpini, Ph.D.; Cobey Dietrich '02; Nathan A. Eifert '91; Jaime Garland '98; Nancy Johnston '75, Patti S. Stirk '87; Michael J. Zerbe, Ph.D.

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All the Best,

P.S. I am delighted to report that Megan and her fellow students completed their 50,000-word novels.

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York College of Pennsylvania does not discriminate because of race, color, religious creed, handicap, ancestry, national origin, sex, or age in employment or in recruitment and acceptance of students.

York College's Archives, part of the Special Collections Room in Schmidt Library, serve as the institution's "memory," preserving artifacts, documents and photographs for today's college community and those of the future. e Archives welcomes donations of college-related memorabilia. Please contact Karen Rice-Young '92, Archives Specialist, kriceyou@ycp.edu, 717-815-1439, for more information.

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A Glimpse of Our Past

THE ROCK

by Karen Rice-Young '92, with special thanks to Vince Rice '72

The York College Class of 1972 wanted its legacy to be "monumental." Determined to create a tradition for the young institution, which students would accept and carry on, and not to be remembered only as the second class to graduate from York College of Pennsylvania, Class President Terry Lieb '72 and classmate Vince Rice '72 envisioned a permanent addition to the campus.

And a monument it was: a 23,800-pound piece of limestone. It was delivered on November 12, 1971, and lowered by crane to the east side of the Student Center, the site of the present-day entrance to the College Bookstore. The delivery ticket to the Senior Class 1972 states that it was a "Decorative Rock Courtesy York Stone & Supply."

"The Rock" — or "Ol' Spart" as it was called in the early years of YCP — stayed in that spot until 1994 when it was moved for construction of the Bookstore. Alas, "Ol' Spart" did not fare well during the relocation: 22 years after it had been lowered into place, the rock fractured and broke into pieces. The College did what it could to preserve the original monument by collecting pieces of limestone and embedding them in commemorative paperweights. The College replaced "Ol' Spart" with another piece of limestone. Ray Melato, the College's Director of Physical Plant and Personnel and Bob Kinsley '60, the Founder and CEO of Kinsley Construction, Inc. (KCI), went to the quarry owned

by KCI and Ray picked out another rock. KCI moved the rock to its current position. Gone, however, is the original symbol of the class that was "Second to None," the slogan coined by the Class of 1972.

What remains is the tradition of signing "The Rock" after commencement exercises. Forty-two years of graduates have paid tribute to the vision of Lieb and Rice. It may not be the original monument, but the tradition — carried out by every class since 1972 — has never been broken.

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The events below are a sample of the wide range of programs at YCP. To see more Cultural Series events, visit www.ycp.edu.

ART: Deanna Haggag lecture, The Contemporary: Expanding the Idea of a Museum, March 10, 2015, 5:00 p.m., DeMeester Recital Hall

ART: Matteo Bologna lecture, God is the Kerning: Branding from a Typographer's Point-of-View, March 11, 2015, 5:00 p.m., DeMeester Recital Hall

ART: Annual Juried Student Exhibition, March 17-April 1, 2015, York College Galleries MUSIC: Faculty Artist Recital, Laine Beachley, piano and Kristin Myers, oboe, March 13, 2015, 7:00 p.m., DeMeester Recital Hall

MUSIC: Faculty Artist Recital, The Jeff Stabley Jazz Quartet, March 22, 2015, 3:00 p.m., DeMeester Recital Hall

MUSIC: Chamber Voices, Grace Muzzo, Director, March 27, 2015, 7:00 p.m., DeMeester Recital Hall

HUMANITIES: Humanities and the Senses Event, Cathy Gutierrez lecture, Envisioning the Criminal: Religion, Science and Criminology, March 16, 2015, 7:00 p.m., Humanities Center 218 FILM: Laura, with Professor Peter Levy, March 12, 2015, 7:00 p.m., Humanities Center 218

In the Pink! For the first time, the water in the College fountain ran pink. On October 17, the sisters of Phi Sigma Sigma sold bottles of pink dye for $5 each, which were emptied into the fountain. Since October was Breast Cancer Awareness month, the goal was to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. The inaugural event raised more than $400 and drew approximately 125 participants, including State Representatives Seth Grove '02 and Kevin Schreiber '02. –MT

SUSTAINABILITY: Eileen G. Reavey '13 lecture on Mitigating Waste in Unexpected Ways, March 26, 2015, 7:00 p.m., Weinstock Lecture Hall THEATRE: The Homecoming by Harold Pinter, March 18-21, 2015, 7:30 p.m., Perko Theatre

THEATRE: Coming Apart, A Romantic Comedy in Two Acts by Fred Carmichael, March 25-28, 2015, 7:30 p.m., Perko Theatre

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Master of Business

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Master of Education

Meet Our Students . . . Educator. Writer. Actor. Singer. Mathematician. Leader. These are just

some of the words that describe Derek Smith '15 (New Oxford, PA). While majoring in Secondary Education Math, Smith has made York College a place of both personal and professional growth. "This liberal arts school has given me several amazing opportunities that stretch outside of the dome of my Education major. I have been able to take four theatre classes, write and act in about 10 theatrical shows, sing in an a capella group, and perform in improvisational comedy shows," he said. One of his most rewarding experiences at YCP was the 2013 Student One Acts. Not only did he write two of the five short plays performed, he also acted in what he called "the most challenging dramatic role in my life." Smith co-wrote the annual 24-Hour Show, a play written, rehearsed and performed within 24 hours, with a script based around suggestions from the audience. Smith's involvement later turned into leadership when he became President of YCP Improv from 2013-2014. He is current President of the College's a capella group, Rhapsody. Smith is focused on his career in teaching. As a sophomore, he became a math tutor with the College's Center for Teaching and Learning to help prepare him for his future as a teacher. "I chose to be in education to make a difference . . . to see the look on a child's face when they recognize a pattern or can apply steps to solve a complex equation is indescribable in my eyes. I believe I can make math exciting and I want to challenge myself to do so." –AB

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Cum Laude

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Commencement 12.17.14

Amanda Essor (Brooklyn, NY), Psychology "York College taught me the true meaning of hard work and dedication. It provided an environment of faculty and professors who wanted to see me succeed. The resources and networking opportunities available molded me into a better professional and prepared me for the real world."

Cole Fisher (Wrightsville, PA), Marketing "The knowledge and resources provided throughout my studies at York have helped me build the professionalism that employers seek. Finishing my last semester and knowing that I have a job lined up reassured me that York was the best choice."

Anne Butcher (Gambrills, MD), Public Relations /Mass Communication "It's so strange to think about who I was when I first started at YCP. I've accomplished so much and all thanks to the dedicated YCP faculty and administration. Now I know I can take on life's challenges and come out on top."

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Sarah Clements (New Park, PA), Nursing "Throughout my time here at YCP I learned leadership skills and how to be a successful professional.

Most of all I have learned about myself. I learned that I can push myself to do anything I put my mind to."

WEB EXCLUSIVE Go to www.ycp.edu to see photos and hear more comments from our newest graduates.

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Lyn Bergdoll '76, Executive Director York Little Theatre and YCP adjunct faculty member, had several YCP students involved with YLT's sold-out production of The Wizard of Oz. Niklas Olson '16 (Felton, PA) was the Scarecrow; Ahmae Messersmith '15 (York, PA) and Kendra Jones '17 (Paxinos, PA) were technical dancers; Malaika Newman '16 (Silver Spring, MD) volunteered to work on crew, and Justin Rivera '15 (Tom's River, NJ) was an intern.

Meet Our Students

Dr. Gunter-Smith stepped back into the classroom on October 9, when she taught Associate Professor of Nursing Lisa Ruth-Sahd's '83 graduate nursing class. The topic of her lecture was Advanced Physiology and Pathophysiology of the Gastrointestinal system. Dr. G-S shared her expertise and engaged the students in the threehour class with stories and case studies.

"I think it is outstanding for a College president to connect with students in this way," said Ruth-Sahd. Student Jillian Krebs (Spring Grove, PA) said, "She was very knowledgeable and shared her experience with the research she has done. You could tell she is passionate about what she does." Kristi Wanamaker (Harrisburg, PA) added, "Dr. GunterSmith's lecture on the GI system truly impressed me. When I came to class that evening, I was unaware of her background in the topic. While she lectured, it was evident that she has spent many years learning and educating and clearly has abundant knowledge regarding the subject matter. I studied undergraduate nursing at York College, and until this point I never experienced an administrator lecturing in the classroom, especially on a topic that actually pertains to nursing. This was a great opportunity to meet Dr. GunterSmith and witness the passion that she has for education."

. . . Many people dream of traveling the world and for Vallen Hardison '15 (Bel Air, MD) that dream is becoming a reality. Hardison, an International Relations major, hopes to pursue a career in diplomacy and foreign service. She has traveled to India and Mexico with York College to learn about different cultures and to broaden her view of the world. The welcoming atmosphere of the College drew her to the school and the positive and upbeat energy of the administration has made her feel as if her education is important to the faculty.

"The professors from the Department of History and Political Science I have had the pleasure of being in a classroom with are all fantastic and influenced me to contemplate and reflect about issues of American government and foreign policy," said Hardison.To achieve her goal of a diplomatic career, she is learning to interact with people from all walks of life. She is a Student Ambassador, a Student Telecounselor for the Admissions Office, and the Chief of Staff for YCP's High School Model UN. By being involved in many activities and clubs, her understanding of what is going on in the world is constantly changing. Hardison said that the education she has received has helped her become more confident in her abilities in both her personal and professional lives. "I have accomplished so many things at YCP over the course of four years that I never assumed I would have," she said. "I have full confidence that I will be successful in all of my activities post-grad because of what I have learned here from my professors as well as my friends." –MK

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Sara Thacker '15 (Ijamsville, MD) won first place at the 2014 International American Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS) Convention. She received a $300 prize for her outstanding five-minute presentation on "Supply Chain Management Review." Thacker reviewed articles from 2009 to the present in order to find new and important topics that should be discussed by the industry. –MK

2014 Bob Hoffman Writing Contest Winners Creative Nonfiction: 1st - "Cute from a Distance," by Richard Ward '15 2nd - "Badfish," by Elizabeth Dawson '16 3rd - "Red Blades," by Thomas Freed '15 Poetry: 1st - "The Beauty I see in His Eyes for Andrew,"

by Andrea Linebaugh '17 2nd - "In April," by Megan Thomas '15 3rd - "I Remember...," by Michelle Arnold '15 Flash Fiction: 1st - "Burning Bridges," by Megan Thomas '15 2nd - "An Insatiable Ache at Midnight," by Emilie Henry '18 3rd - "Loyalty," by Blade Kline '18 Short Fiction: 1st - "Koneko," by Angela Glotfelter '15 2nd - "Listen," by David Halliwell '16 3rd - "The Red Ants," by Nicholas Tenzi '16

Three students won $200 each toward building their professional wardrobes when they heard YCP alumnus Founder and CEO of Eco-Site, Dale Carey '85, talk about Making First Impressions Count. Left to right: Jeff Nealon '17 (Wilkes Barre, PA); Dale Carey '85; Kiersten Scruggs '16 (Aberdeen, MD), Selena Rossell '15 (Elizabethtown, PA) and Beverly Evans, Assistant Dean of Career Development.

Electrical Engineering students Joe Beck '16 (Elizabethtown, PA) and Nigel Haley '16 (Glenside, PA) won First Place in the York College Entrepreneurial Elevator Pitch Contest for 2014, for a uniquely designed alarm clock pillow that wakes you up without disturbing your neighbors. The pillow encapsulates speakers, a vibration motor, and lights to be used as an alarm clock and for audio streaming. Beck said they are using the $1,000 prize to pull together a "prototype that will easily be mass produced."

Meet Our Students

. . . When Andrew Wenger '15 (Mountville, PA) started his journey at York College, he wanted to become more social and develop professional skills. His story started when he took two accounting classes in high school, which caught his interest and led him to declaring a major in Accounting. What began as an exciting start to his college career only gathered speed when Wenger became involved in numerous clubs and organizations. His involvement on campus includes Student Senate Junior Senator – Student Services Chair, Orientation Coordinator, Enactus (formerly SIFE), Campus Activities Board, and Peer Network Advisory. He was elected the Senior Class President of the Class of 2015 and said, "The people I work with are so friendly and energetic." By excelling in the classroom and receiving guidance from his advisors, Wenger secured his first internship with Reinsel Kuntz Lesher (RKL), an accounting and business consulting firm with multiple offices. One of his fondest college memories is traveling on the road with Dr. G-S as a member of the YCP Road Crew on the SpartaNation...The Presidential Tour. After graduation, Wenger plans on obtaining his certified public accountant license and obtaining a position in a public accounting firm, eventually working his way up to CEO/CFO of a company some day. He said, "York College has made me a better person overall. I used to keep to myself, but becoming involved in campus clubs and organizations has allowed me to grow as a professional and become a more socially rounded person." He keeps busy, but when he has some spare time, you might find him lifting weights in the Grumbacher Sport and Fitness Center. –SA

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Mindwise

with Nicholas Epley

Figuring out other people's thoughts is tricky, but according to Nicholas Epley, Professor of Behavioral Science at University of Chicago Booth School of Business, all of us are born with the "superpower" to read minds. According to Epley, author of Mindwise: How We Understand What Others Think, Believe, Feel, and Want, another person's mind is one of the most complex things we'll ever encounter. Even though humans can read each other's wants and behaviors instinctively, we can still make mistakes. Mindwise, the culmination of 20 years of research, makes Epley's research on social cognition applicable to everyone. As Epley explained, "Everybody who thinks about other people will find something relevant." During his lecture, part of the Chloé Eichelberger Business Education Series, Epley told the audience to be open in communication with others. "Ask, don't guess," was one of his principles. He thanked Ms. Eichelberger, who was in the audience, for her generous support and answered her question about the role of technology. As Epley was working on Mindwise, he started to notice things in the world around him that related to his research, and members of the audience and readers of his book will undoubtedly start to do the same – from interacting with strangers on the morning commute to asking what someone is thinking. –MT Can you guess how many fs appear in the following sentence WEB EXCLUSIVE from Mindwise? "Finished files are the result of years of

scientific study combined with the experience of years." Go to www.ycp.edu to learn if you are correct, and to hear about the Chicago train commuter surveys. Courtesy of Nicholas Epley and Alfred A. Knopf, publisher of Mindwise.

Have you ever played rugby? How about from a wheelchair? On November 18, the Recreation and Leisure Student Association (RLSA) and the Sport Management Student Association (SMSA) invited a group of rugby players from the Global Abilities Foundation of Baltimore to YCP. The players offered tips on playing from a wheelchair, and then students got to try it out. RLSA President Jessica Burker '15 (Middletown, NJ) said, “I think the students were shocked how difficult the sport really is.” Burker explained that the event helped students see sports like wheelchair rugby in a positive light. –MT

Meet Our Students. . . Samantha Hamor '15 (Northumberland, PA) came to York College

because she loved the Internet and wanted to turn it into a career. "I knew I wanted a smaller school and I knew I wanted an affordable school. York was a good distance from home, too," Hamor said. As a Computer Science major, Hamor has explored many areas of programming, some of which were previously foreign to her. One of her favorite classes was the Computer Graphics Programming class with Professor David Babcock, Ph.D., even though she was not particularly interested in graphics when she started college. Hamor said Babcock is one of her favorite professors at YCP. "He's very personable. You can have a conversation with him and you don't feel like you're talking to a professor." For her senior project, Hamor worked with other students to build a robotic arm that can take an image from a camera, process the image and redraw it. Hamor said that her group hadn't worked with robotics before and they wanted to learn new aspects of programming that they hadn't studied in their first three years of college. Even though Hamor is one of few women in her field, she doesn't let that get the best of her. "If a girl wants to major in Computer Science, there shouldn't be anything holding her back. It should never be 'can I do it because I'm a girl and it's a boy major?' It should be 'I'm a girl. I'm interested in computers, I'm going to do this.'" Hamor hopes to find a position as a web designer after graduation. –AB

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Office Pieces A glimpse into our faculty offices reveals interesting items and clues to their owners' interests and expertise.

Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science/Anthropology Sara Becker earned her B.A. from Arizona State and Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Anthropology, with a specialty in Bioarchaeology. She has spent many summers in the last decade working at various archaeological sites in South America and has visited Machu Picchu. Her most recent work features the Tiwanaku, a civilization that predates the Inca by 1,000 years, which was located outside of La Paz, Bolivia. She came to work at York College in 2013 and teaches Anthropology classes in Biological Anthropology, Forensic Anthropology, Human Osteology, and Food & Culture.

(Clockwise from upper left) 1. Russian President Dolls: Becker has a set of authentic Russian dolls that were purchased by her sister and each represents an American president.

Her sister found it amusing that the name "Kennedy" is misspelled "Cennedy" and that President George W. Bush is pictured with a cowboy hat. Clinton, Reagan and Carter are also portrayed. 2. Ekeko: Becker acquired her Ekeko, a traditional doll representing the Tiwanakan god of abundance, in Peru, where she does some of her fieldwork when she is not teaching. Traditionally, Tiwanakans give their Ekeko dolls things that they hope the god will bring them, including food or money. Most of the dolls are designed so that a cigarette can be put in their mouths. Gifts for Ekekos are typically purchased at Alasitas, a festival beginning on January 24. 3. Cuy: Becker has several gourds designed by wood carvers to look like guinea pigs. Cuy is a word used by indigenous peoples of South America to mean guinea pig, an animal that is common in this area of the world, both as a food source and as an inspiration for art. 4. Doctor Who Mr. Potato Head: Becker is a huge sci-fi fan who has watched Doctor Who since she was a child. A friend gave her the Mr. Potato Head designed to look like the 11th regeneration of the Doctor, as played by Matt Smith. Whovians will appreciate the fez. –AB

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Spartan Sports Talk

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Swimmer Kyle Walthall (Port Hueneme, CA) became the Spartans' first Division III AllAmerican as a sophomore when he earned the honors in the 100 and 200 breaststroke at last year's national championships. In addition to being an All-American, he was also named the Capital Athletic Conference Male Co-Swimmer of the Year.

Walthall has returned for his junior year focused on improving all aspects of his swimming. So far, the returns on his off-season work are very positive. He has led the Spartans to a stellar 7-1 mark through the fall semester portion of their schedule. He has recorded eight individual wins with victories coming in the 100 and 200 breaststroke, the 200 IM, and the 500 free. He has also been a key part of six relay victories through the first eight meets of the season.

Head coach Erin Kurtz likes how Walthall has started the season. "I challenged him at the end of last year to continue to get better and set his goals even higher," said Kurtz. "He has continued to work hard and expand the events he competes in. His ability to push himself has enabled him to be even better this year. I can't wait to see how he does at the conference meet and at nationals."

Walthall has also done well in the classroom, as the junior owns a 3.04 cumulative GPA in Sport Management. Walthall knows that this year can be even better.

"Due to how well I did at my first year at the NCAA meet, I would like to build upon that this year and get into the top eight in both events. As a team, we have been training extremely hard this year and it has been paying off so far. I am excited to see how well both the team and I do at the CAC Championships."

Walthall and the Spartans head to St. Mary's City, MD, on February 20-22 for the 2015 Capital Athletic Conference Championships.

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Spartan Sports Talk March 7 Another big Saturday as the baseball team welcomes Southern Virginia for a noon doubleheader.

The women's lacrosse team welcomes Ithaca for a nonconference contest at noon. The men's lax squad hosts Messiah in a 3:00 pm contest following the women’s match.

March 28 A busy day as both the baseball and softball teams host doubleheaders.

The baseball squad welcomes Mary Washington and the softball team entertains Salisbury. The women's lacrosse squad is home that day as they host Marymount at 1:00 pm.

April 1 It’s no April Fool's joke as the baseball, women’s lacrosse, and track & field teams are all at home.

Baseball vs. St. Mary's in a 3:30 pm conference contest. The women’s lax team hosts Catholic at 4:00 pm.

The men's and women’s track & field teams host the Spartan Invitational at 4:00 pm.

April 9 The Spartan baseball nine hosts Elizabethtown in a very special contest at Santander Stadium, home of the York Revolution. First pitch is set for 5:00 pm at the beautiful home of the Revs.

May 2-3 The York College track & field team will host the 2015 Capital Athletic Conference championships at the Grumbacher Center. It is the first time hosting the conference since the Spartans captured the Conference championship in 2011.

April 18 The Spartan lacrosse squads close out their regular seasons with conference contests against Christopher Newport. The women's game starts at noon followed by the men's game at 3:00 pm.

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YC Progress Faculty Focus:

Jeff Stabley

Artisan of the Month

York College faculty member Jeff Stabley, B.M., knew music would be a big part of his life when he was in elementary school because he loved to practice. "When I discovered that I could get paid to play music, specifically jazz — I was hooked," he said. Stabley teaches jazz studies and directs the Jazz Ensemble and Groove Ensemble at YCP. "I am very blessed to have a supportive family, jazz fans, friends and students who support live music," said Stabley. “I am very appreciative that these people stop their busy lives to listen to our music. It is something that we as musicians do not take lightly." On November 7, York's Mayor Kim Bracey presented him with a proclamation stating that he was York City's Artisan of the Month. Following the ceremony he performed in the monthly Jazz In The City concert. — MK

At an event sponsored by the Faculty Development Committee, York College faculty displayed artifacts of their scholarly work during the FDC Scholarly Showcase on December 2 in Yorkview Hall. Over 30 faculty displayed and discussed their posters, journal articles, books and artwork that they published or presented this past year. Members of the Academic Senate and guests asked questions as they learned more about their colleagues’ research. Chair of the FDC Committee, Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry Kathleen Halligan, Ph.D., said, "This was a fantastic event in which we had the opportunity to celebrate our colleague's accomplishments. It was a very engaging atmosphere as the presenters passionately and enthusiastically described their work."

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Schmidt Library completed a four-year project to ensure its book collection is current and relevant to the College's curriculum. Starting in Summer 2010, Library staff generated lists of books that hadn't been checked out in at least a decade. The majority of these books were sent to Better World Books, a company that sells ex-library books via the Internet.

"Books that are no longer being used at York College get new life in the hands of others, and support worldwide literacy programs," said Collection Development Librarian Beth Jacoby. "By culling the outdated books that aren't 'classics' in a particular field, we help guide [students] to current sources," Jacoby noted. "We now have room for new books," she added, "which we've been purchasing all along during the course of this project."

YC Progress

APPELL ARTS FELLOW 2015

New Major

This year, York College became one of the first schools in the country to offer an undergraduate program in Business Analytics. According to Business faculty, Andrew Sumutka, Ph.D., Eric Hostler, Ph.D., and Thomas Lepson, Ph.D., analytics is an emerging field and there is a high demand for employees with this skill set. The program is designed to prepare students for careers in data collection and interpretation. —AB

Dillon Samuelson '14 was named the third recipient of the Appell Arts Fellowship, a yearlong residency that provides a recent York College graduate in art the opportunity to live and work in the cultural district of downtown York. Fellows receive housing and studio space in Marketview Arts complex and a stipend so they may develop their artistic abilities and learn the art profession, as well as support the growth and development of the district.

In November, York College hosted the first annual Naylor Undergraduate Writing Research Workshop. This weekend workshop invited 30 students and faculty members from YCP and four regional colleges to support undergraduate research in writing studies. After submitting proposals for research topics, students sharpened their research skills through a series of faculty-led research workshops. Working in research teams of two faculty members and four students, student researchers then focused their projects and methods for conducting research. The weekend culminated in a poster presentation during which students presented one of four research artifacts: a new research proposal, a revised research proposal, an annotated reading list, or a proposal for regional or national conferences. The workshop was made possible through the Naylor Endowment, a gift to the College made by Irvin Naylor in recognition of the work of Dominic DelliCarpini, Ph.D., Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Writing Studies. – MS York College Magazine • WINTER 2014-2015 | 13

YC Progress

International Outreach

Regional Computer Conference

In the age of Google, how do we know what questions to ask and whether information is accurate? Dr. Daniel Russell from Google addressed these questions at the eastern regional conference of the Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges (CCSC). Held at YCP November 14-15, the conference had about 90 attendees, including students and educators.

David Hovemeyer, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Computer Sciences, said the conference was an opportunity to talk to colleagues and show off the College's facilities, such as the Kinsley Engineering Center and the Willman Business Center. — MT

The College welcomed a number of international guest students in 2014. Associate Professor, Jay Azriel, Ph.D., hosted some students from Kufstein, Austria, in his class during their visit to York College in May. Twenty-one of our students hosted a group of 23 German high school students, three of their local York County high school student hosts, and the German students' two teachers from York's partner city of Leinfelden-Echterdingen for half a day in October. A group of 19 master's degree students and their two professors spent several days in York and on campus through an exchange agreement with Kufstein (Austria) University of Applied Sciences. In the Fall Semester, the College welcomed the first three semester-long exchange students from Kufstein University.

YCP students also have an opportunity to spend spring 2015 in Kufstein.

LIZ MURRAY Presented by the Vizzi Family Lectureship Series in Professional Excellence.

April 16, 2015 7:00 pm Waldner Performing Arts Center Murray’s story is exhilarating and her delivery innocently honest, as she takes audiences on a very personal journey where she achieves the improbable.

Her story sounds like a Hollywood movie – and it practically is one. Lifetime Television produced a movie about Murray’s life story titled From Homeless to Harvard, which premiered in April 2003. Murray is the recipient of Oprah Winfrey's first-ever Chutzpah Award. Her memoir, Breaking Night, was released in September 2010 and within a week landed on The New York Times Best-Seller list. For more information: cpe@ycp.edu or 717-815-1534.

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YC Progress

Professional Insight

by Matthew Randall, Executive Director, CPE

Samantha M. Obeck '95/'05/'13

Aligning Forces for Quality-South Central Pennsylvania

Samantha M. Obeck '95/'05/'13 made York College history by being the first individual to earn their B.S., M.S., and DNP from the College.

As the quality improvement coordinator for Aligning Forces for Quality-South Central Pennsylvania (AF4Q-SCPA), Sam leverages her education and experience in the healthcare community to pinpoint areas for increased efficiency in care delivery and cost.

Q: What attracted you to York College?

In addition to its highly-regarded Nursing program and close proximity, it was the College's smaller classes. Often, this helped to promote better interactions with professors and foster engaging discussions with peers.

Q: Nursing is one of the College’s most popular majors. What would you tell someone who is thinking about becoming a nurse?

Nursing may be challenging at times, but is such a rewarding career. Within the workplace and community, there are many opportunities to impact people in such a positive way. Plus, as a professional career, nursing offers a variety of settings and career paths that make it a versatile choice.

Q: The interest of today’s college graduates about being more professional in the workplace seems to be growing. Why do you think that is?

Professionalism and interpersonal collaboration are crucial to success in the workplace. In the healthcare industry, there is more attention being placed on outcomes and accountability for those outcomes, which requires a team approach to move metrics and impact the health of a community.

Q: Your success as nurse, educator and coordinator has necessitated that you cultivate relationships across many organizations. What key professional skill helps you to do this so effectively?

Listening. This skill is crucial to successfully engaging multiple stakeholders and bringing people together around a common goal.

Q: Regarding professionalism within the healthcare field, what trends do you see?

I see greater emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, transparency and accountability of clinical and patient outcomes. An increased ability to partner with everyday patients/consumers will be necessary as the healthcare industry moves toward a population health perspective.

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MAKAYA'S

by Jennifer Junggust '15

INCREDIBLE JOURNEY "I can't imagine anywhere else where the quality of instruction is combined with individual attention and support as much as it is here at York."

akaya Revell, a 28-year-old, senior International Relations major at York College of Pennsylvania, has dedicated his life to improving the living conditions of orphaned children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a cause that he holds close to his heart. Revell, also known as Kiangana Dialungana, was born and raised in the Congo until the age of 16. He was forced to flee the country when his family was the target of police brutality.

Revell was able to escape and make his way to the U.S., where he sought asylum. Other members of his family were not so lucky; both his father and eight-year-old brother lost their lives in the ordeal.

When he arrived in the U.S., Revell did not speak any English and relied heavily on translators for the first couple of years. "It was a very difficult time," said Revell. "I was dealing with the culture shock, the climate change, and also the language barrier."

With no relatives in the U.S. with whom he could stay, Revell was placed in a detention center for one year in Reading, PA. When the center closed after reports of abusive conditions were filed, he moved into the foster care system until he reached the age of 18. His social worker brought Revell to York, PA, to live at an organization called Friendship House, run by the Golden Vision Foundation, which provided a place to live for unaccompanied minors and immigrant family groups.

The following years were met with both triumph and tragedy. In 2005, he received the news that his mother had died, leaving his three remaining younger brothers alone in the Congo. Revell and his newfound friends did what they could from afar by sending money and support back home. In that same year, he was introduced to Alvin and Elizabeth Revell. Elizabeth had been providing pro bono counseling services to friends of Makaya at Friendship House. Several weeks after they first met, Makaya received the news of his mother’s passing. When Alvin and Elizabeth heard of what had happened, they extended themselves to help, and they gradually evolved into a loving family. A year later, in 2006, the Revells formally adopted Makaya.

While Revell found happiness within his new family, he could not forget the death of his mother, or the continued civil unrest that plagued the Congo. It was during this time that Revell decided he wanted to give back. "The civil war in the Congo has left millions of children as orphans, as many as 15% of the underage population. Many of them

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are used in prostitution, as child soldiers, or die outright from disease, starvation, or murder," he said. "I was once an orphan myself; it motivated me to help those who have been left behind." His desire to help led to the formation of the Marie Mambu Makaya Foundation, named in honor of Revell's late mother.

Today, the Foundation is actively raising money to build its first orphanage in Mbanza-Ngungu, a territory in the BasCongo province. A parcel of land has been donated by Dr. Abel Leon Kalambayi wa Kabongo and his wife Beatrice Nzeba Kalambayi. "The location is a perfect mix of traditional and urban development," said Revell, who grew up in the nearby seaport of Matadi. "It will be a great place for the kids."

Providing funds can be raised, Revell hopes to start building in the year 2016.

"We want everything that the children might need to be on the site," Revell said.

The entire compound will be fenced in and securely protected. It will include not only residency housing for the children and their caretakers, but also a school, administration building, a playground, fruit and vegetable gardens and a soccer field.

Revell is excited about the progress that the Foundation has made recently, but admits that reaching this stage was time consuming and difficult. "Getting a tax-exemption status from the U.S. government was one of the hardest things we've had to do thus far — that alone took over two years. Raising money has also been challenging and time consuming." In the beginning, profits for the Foundation came solely from the Revell family. Even today, most of Makaya's time and money are put toward making his dreams for the Foundation become a reality. He travels to fundraise, and has to balance the Foundation's schedule in addition to being a full-time YCP student. When asked what keeps him going on the days he feels most exhausted, he said, "That's simple: the children. The idea that we are doing something right, and the payoff I believe we will see at the end, is what keeps me energized. The children are the future of the Congo; they need better protection, and a better education."

Revell considers education to be a foremost priority in his own life, and credits much of his success to his major in International Relations and the time he has spent at York College. "I've learned

so much here. This major has [prepared] and will continue to prepare me for the work I wish to do in the future – working in international organizations to benefit the people in the world who are most in need."

He originally transferred to YCP from HACC, as he felt that our campus could provide a more varied education for the price of tuition. "I can't imagine anywhere else where the quality of instruction is combined with individual attention and support as much as it is here at York," Revell said. "I also want to specifically mention three of my Political Science professors. Dr. John Altman has been a very supportive influence on me. He has many valuable contacts in the field, and is generous about making those contacts available. Dr. Xaiofei Li has been very affirming and helped me to set my sights high when looking at graduate schools.

Her encouraging teaching methods have been a tremendous confidence builder.

And finally, Dr. Kwasi Sarfo has been very helpful to me. It was comforting to have an advisor who was a fellow African, and he helped me to become more comfortable in my classes. I can honestly say that transferring here was the best decision I could have made, especially since I wanted to stay local and continue to help my aging parents."

While Revell made the choice to obtain his undergraduate degree close to home, he is prepared to travel out of state to receive his master's degree. He speaks very confidently about his future endeavors. "For the time being I am

going to continue in school. I would like to earn my master's degree in International Relations. I also want to begin working for an international organization that brings aid and relief to third-world countries. And I will continue, as President of the Marie Mambu Makaya Foundation, to direct operations so that within the next couple of years we will be able to open the doors of the orphanage and take in children."

"The children are the future of the Congo; they need better protection, and a better education."

Makaya Revell '15

WEB EXCLUSIVE

Go to www.ycp.edu and listen to Makaya speak about his extraordinary experiences. To learn more about the Foundation, or to donate, visit makayafoundation.org.

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eslie Delp, Bereavement Specialist and Founder of O l i v i a ’ s House, a grief and loss center for children based in York, is someone who deals with death every day. Her life's work is to help families navigate through the journey of bereavement. As a Bereavement Specialist, Delp has seen a lot, but a York College professor and his students were capable of bringing her to tears.

"The first time I saw the journals, I cried. And it's hard to move someone to tears when they work in grief," she said.

She's talking about grief journals designed by YCP students for an eight-week program called Hearts Can Heal, which helps children and their families grieving the death of a loved one. In 2007, Graphic Design Instructor Troy Patterson, M.F.A., and his children participated in the program at Olivia's House. When his kids were provided with grief journals, Patterson immediately saw how he could to give back to the organization and other grieving families. His vision was to have students create journals in his Publication Design course.

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Death and Design

EASING GRIEF THROUGH ART

By Anne Butcher '15

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"The first time I saw the journals, I cried.

And it's hard to move someone to tears when they work in grief."

Leslie Delp, Founder of Olivia's House

Students in the Fall 2014 class were the first to design journals for the new Olivia's House facility in Hanover, PA, which had opened in 2013.

Students were given different writing prompts to include in the journals. These prompts, such as, "If you were still here, I'd say . . ." are designed to help children make sense of their feelings. Students took these prompts and used their own artistic voices to bring the journals to life. In previous years, students told stories throughout their journals, and used a variety of media so that every journal was unique. Many journals feature photography or other artwork inspired by the house itself.

Alumna Lauren DiVeglio '14 is a graphic designer for Deeter Strategic Public Relations and Advertising in Doylestown, PA. While a student in the Publication Design class, she created a journal that featured handprints and fingerprints from her family and friends. She said, "When someone dies, everyone comes together to help each other and everyone came together to help with my book, so it had a special feeling."

Students in the Fall 2014 class had intriguing ideas. Rebecca Shaffer '16 (Dover, PA) drew inspiration from graphic novels, and created a comic-book character, who navigated the feelings of grief throughout the journal. Austin Dimmig '16 (Perkisie, PA) produced a science fiction story about an astronaut who battled monsters as a metaphor for the "monsters" that grieving

children face. Nicole Wagner '16 (Reading, PA) designed an interactive journal where the reader was directed to different pages, depending on what he or she wanted. The aim of her project was to help a child take control of a chaotic situation.

Leslie Delp and Executive Director, K. C. Delp, said it was great that they had not just one journal to offer kids at Olivia's House, but more than 40. Children had the opportunity to choose a journal that made them feel comfortable writing. This year, students were assigned different age groups and genders to design for, just as professional graphic designers often design with a specific demographic in mind. For example, students designed girls', boys' or gender-neutral journals, and each student was assigned a different age group. For many students, the Olivia's House project was the first opportunity they had to design for a client besides their professors.

"Even if it was just one child, [I looked forward to] the satisfaction of knowing that my journal helped someone," said Shaffer, who also talked about the importance of learning to interact with a client — in this case Leslie Delp — in addition to the actual design work. Wagner said that the real-world element of this project made it stand out from previous projects. "It helped you put more into it," she said.

To make the class an even better simulation of the real graphic design world, students completed four other projects in addition to the Olivia's House journal.

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Patterson emphasized the importance of learning to balance several projects at once, just as professional designers must do in the business world. K. C. Delp said that Patterson's work "is bigger than his class.

His students learn the practical lessons of graphic designers, while supporting their community."

"Publication Design helped prepare me for my professional career because Troy set up the class to be a real-life client/designer relationship," said alumna Erica Hartman '12, who currently works as Assistant Director for Creative Services at Heidelberg University in Tiffin, OH. "These experiences became especially valuable in my current job because I manage the layout of an alumni magazine, an admissions view book and countless other publications."

Patterson emphasized that the Olivia's House journal, in particular, is a great sample to have in a portfolio. "Everyone's lost somebody," he said. "When they see one of these journals, it resonates with them. It gives the student something to talk about."

DiVeglio also talked about the great feedback she received on the journal project when she shared her portfolio.

"By doing this project, some students are changed. They realize that design work doesn't have to be creating a brand or logo, it can really mean something," Patterson said. "My goal is to make students think differently about how their work can affect someone. Students need to do work with meaning behind it. This will affect a real kid.

Students become more invested in it.”

Go to www.ycp.edu to hear more about this heartwarming project.

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What are the advantages of a major in a

Humanities Discipline?

By Megan Thomas '15

Majors in YCP's Humanities Disciplines English Literary Studies Philosophy Spanish Professional Writing

About 1/3 of Fortune 500 CEOs have a Liberal Arts Degree. hat are you going to do with THAT? Students who attend comprehensive colleges with a liberal arts focus such as York College or major in the humanities have probably heard this question from friends and family members.

While they may be well intentioned in asking about a student's future plans, this question results from a widespread misunderstanding that an education in the liberal arts or humanities is not applicable in today's job market, but this isn't the case.

Victor Taylor, Ph.D., Chair of York College's English and Humanities Department and Professor of Philosophy and English, explained, "In the humanities, students learn essential skills, critical thinking and problem solving, close reading and effective communication. These are skills that are always in demand." A broad, liberal arts education teaches and hones many practical skills: problem solving, communicating in written and verbal mediums, working as part of a team, seeing a question from multiple perspectives, adapting to changing situations, making ethical decisions, analyzing problems, discerning credibility and so on. These skills translate into a wide variety of careers, from technical writing to working in law to starting a business.

So, what propagates the myth that a liberal arts or humanities degree is unusable? "People, I think, like things to be clear and simple," Taylor said. "The idea that a student majors in A to get job B makes the process more understandable and less stressful. This, however, leads to a false certainty." In fact, humanities students may have more freedom in career paths; Taylor provided the example of corporations like Google or Microsoft hiring people with a liberal arts

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background as well as anthropologists, writers and marketers in addition to computer science majors. A degree in the liberal arts or humanities may not lead to one specific job because it can lead to many.

In their book How Google Works, Google Executive Chairman and former CEO Eric Schmidt and former Senior Vice President of Products Jonathan Rosenberg discuss the importance of employees being "smart creatives" Taylor said, "Smart creatives are the key to Google's extraordinary success." Schmidt and Rosenberg are clearly thinking about liberal arts-based problem solving when they use this term," Taylor added. The "smart creatives" Schmidt and Rosenberg describe know their fields extremely well and can take what they know from those fields and apply it to new situations.

Specifically, the liberal arts prepare students to enter jobs in a global environment. According to YCP Professor of Philosophy Dennis Weiss, Ph.D., "Today's workplace is an information-rich, dynamic, diverse and globalized workplace." Cultural literacy, or an understanding of other people's religions, cultures and languages, is invaluable in an increasingly international workplace. "Working successfully in such a context requires that today's workers be flexible, entrepreneurial, sensitive to the varied and dynamic contexts in which they work," said Weiss. A liberal arts education teaches students how to interact globally. For example, a person working at an international corporation may have coworkers or clients from different backgrounds. Having taken classes on world languages or religions, a liberal arts student will have a better understanding of other cultures and customs.

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necessitates adaptability. "Think about how fast technology changes," Taylor said. "Today's cutting-edge practices will be tomorrow's 'old school' way of doing things." According to an article in The Hechinger Report by Jill Tiefenthaler called "The Value of a Liberal-Arts Education," many students in college now will end up holding jobs that don't currently exist. A well-rounded student knows how to apply transferable skills and training from a former position to a newly created one.

New problems also arise in the job world, and an education in the humanities equips students to solve them. Travis Kurowski, Ph.D., Coordinator of Creative Writing and Assistant Professor of English, explained that creative writing classes often ask students to become inventive when solving problems. "The creative writing classroom is the sort of classroom in which the problems don’t come ready-made, and so from day one, students are forced to come up with narrative or poetic problems on their own to solve," Kurowski said. "I think this is great real-life learning experience, as most problems don't come with a ready-made prompt to solve."

With the rise of the Internet comes a vast amount of available information. Liberal arts students learn how to be good consumers of information. Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Composition Gabriel

means of answering those questions is certainly a skill one could use in any career."

Employers are looking for potential employees who exhibit these aforementioned skills. In a 2013 survey conducted by the Association of American Colleges and Universities, 93 percent of employers surveyed consider a candidate's ability to "think critically, communicate clearly and solve complex problems" of greater importance than his or her major. In addition, 80 percent surveyed believe college students should have "broad knowledge in the liberal arts and sciences." Liberal arts students aren't just learning; they're learning how to learn. They are what Schmidt and Rosenberg defined as "smart creatives."

Students don't always choose the humanities or liberal arts purely for job skills, though. It's important to consider their enjoyment of the subjects as well. It's what Taylor identifies as the difference between vocation and avocation. A person’s vocation is his or her career, while avocation is what he or she is interested in outside of the job world — and the humanities foster both. "There's a part of a person that isn't about a job. There are other things in life," said Taylor. While the humanities greatly prepare students for careers, they also enrich a person's life outside of his or her job. Many students choose to major

A degree in the liberal arts or humanities may not lead to one specific job because it can lead to many.

Current Total Number of Majors Across Disciplines

139 Publishing Education Law Non-Gov. Agencies Business Top five employment areas where alumni with degrees in humanities disciplines have found careers.

Late1960s- Majors in humanities disciplines first offered at York College

Cutrufello, Ph.D., emphasizes liberal arts students' abilities to ask questions, evaluate a variety of sources for credibility and compose answers as essential to their success. This skill of assessing existing information is useful in any career, from marketing to science.

Both existing and future jobs require some form of communication, a skill that humanities courses provide. For example, Cutrufello teaches a course called Writing in Professional Cultures. "All professionals find themselves communicating in the written word," Cutrufello said. "I like to tell my students that we are all professionals who must be good communicators, and that the course is not just for professional writing majors or those who want to go on to careers in the field."

Students can excel at any job they hold by asking questions and thinking critically. Weiss connected this inquisitive analysis to philosophy classes, and said, "Philosophy students are always led to ask, 'Why?' It's these critical analytics and questioning skills that make Philosophy majors so useful to such a variety of career paths."

Cutrufello echoed the importance of asking questions: "The ability to articulate questions worth answering and then determining the best

in humanities or take humanities courses simply because they enjoy the topics or the process. "I think students are initially drawn to the humanities because they like big ideas, challenging questions and pondering fundamental questions," Weiss explained. As students study the humanities, Cutrufello noted they "realize that the value of humanities goes beyond the immediate and the personal." Students continue to study the humanities because they recognize their widespread impact.

Liberal arts colleges such as YCP offer all students the opportunity to study what interests them. For example, a biology major who is interested in music can take courses in both areas. YCP's Area Distribution Requirements in the sciences, math, history, humanities and languages produce students well-versed in a number of fields.

Students whose majors lie outside the humanities can still get the humanities experience, while humanities majors can expand their knowledge. Just as the skills learned in humanities apply to a number of jobs, so do they transfer to other majors. For example, a computer science major designing a web page might need to utilize editing skills, or a nursing major may need to write a case study. In these cases, students outside the humanities still need humanities skills, and that's where a liberal arts degree is most beneficial.

Value can be ascribed to a liberal arts or humanities education in a number of ways. The most obvious value is monetary: a liberal arts student who has obtained skills from the humanities can find a wellpaying job. But money is only part of the reward. "A liberal arts education prepares students to be lifelong learners," said Cutrufello.

"A liberal arts education is one that introduces students to the rich history of human thought and arts that influences our ethical and moral decisions." Liberal arts students learn to appreciate arts and culture, thereby enriching their lives. "Gaining knowledge of the world is of value," said Taylor. "Learning about other cultures, religions and ways of living has a value. Reflecting on one's life has a value. The goal of a college education shouldn't just be about learning how to monetize a life, it should be about exploring how to live it, too."

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SPARTAN SERVICE DAY

On a beautiful Saturday afternoon on September 27, York College Spartans got to work.

More than 275 students, staff and faculty met for the second annual Spartan Service Day, organized by Nicholas McConnell, Area Coordinator-Manor Complex, and helped out at 16 sites around the City of York, ranging from outdoor labor to indoor artwork.

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resident of York College Dr. Gunter-Smith couldn't be more excited about this event becoming a Spartan tradition. "I think that it has a real impact on our community," she said. "It's also a way of getting students into the habit of giving back to the community." She volunteered with students and faculty from the Psychology Department at the York Free Store, founded to keep reusable items out of

the landfills. Mellissa Laramy, Executive Director of the Free Store project, said they work to give back to those in the York community who need help finding various items, including clothes and baby things.

Another group of Spartans cleared land at Hope Street Garden. Sophomore Cameron Sparks (Mechanicsburg, PA) joined his fraternity brothers and emphasized the importance of doing something positive for the City. Other students returned for a second year. "I did it last year with Residence Life and

had fun," recalled Amanda Kotowski '16 (Pasadena, MD), "so I came back with my sorority this year."

Several Spartans helped the Healthy World Café get ready to open a new location in York.

They painted storage, food preparation and refrigeration areas for the nonprofit café, which aims to make local, sustainable food available to all, regardless of their ability to pay. Director Liza Naylor said this work would have taken weeks to accomplish otherwise but only took one day with volunteers from the College.

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YC Connect

ALUMNIevents SNAPSH

Alumni Profile Jamie Shaw '09 Having landed a three-book publishing deal, Jamie Shaw '09 is living the dream of aspiring authors everywhere. Before she became a published author, she was a Professional Writing major at YCP, where she took classes like Advanced Composition with Michael Zerbe, Ph.D. "I learned so much about grammar in that class," said Shaw, "and it has helped me during many different stages of my life – as a writing tutor, as a freelance editor and now as an author."

After she graduated summa cum laude from YCP, Shaw went on to earn her M.S. in Professional Writing from Towson University. She now works as a writing tutor at the York campus of Harrisburg Area Community College. As a writer, Shaw has found a routine that works for her. "Night is usually when I get my inspiration," she said, "so that's usually when I do the most writing – when the world is quiet and the only things that exist are me and what I'm working on."

Shaw's novel, Mayhem, was released January 20, 2015. It's the first of three New Adult romance novels about a college student who falls in love with an unpredictable rock star. "The heroine is witty, the hero is sure to make readers swoon and the story is one I couldn't be prouder of," she said. Shaw advised anyone who wants to write for a living to commit to it. "Decide if being an author is something you really want to do, and if it is something you really want to do, take it seriously," she said. "If you want writing to be your job, act like it already is." –MT

Go to www.ycp.edu/alumni-stories to read more alumni stories.

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PA State Capitol Event In October, more than 60 alumni and students attended our alumni networking event at the PA State Capitol. Five alumni discussed their respective positions in state government and provided insight for students interested in entering this field.

Highlights of the night included a panel discussion, friendly conversation over light refreshments and a tour of the State Capitol by Representatives Kevin Schreiber '02 and Seth Grove '02.

From left to right: Mala Neal '16 (Wilmington, DE), Kyle Joines '13, PA State Representative Kevin Schreiber '02, Sarah Walsh '15 (Nottingham, PA).

Dinner with 12 Spartans On November 13, President Gunter-Smith and her husband, JL, hosted Dinner with 12 Spartans.This unique dinner series brings together alumni, students, parents, faculty/administration, and friends of the College for an intimate meal.

Front (left to right): Kristin Schab '04, Director of Alumni Relations, Asra Khan '15 (York New Salem, PA), Dr. Gunter-Smith, JL Smith, and Kristin Martinak '15 (Hanover, PA). Back (left to right): Jon Kirssin '78, Dale Carey '85, Stephen Baldwin '13, Nancy Blake '56, Assistant Professor of Education Joshua DeSantis, D.Ed.; Kyle Joines '13, Sarah Copley '07, Sean Lindemann '15 (Parkville, MD), Kerry Zech '04, and Kim Wegner P'11 and '15.

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Fall Fest & Homecoming Weekend Fall Fest & Homecoming Weekend took place this year from October 3-5 and presented an opportunity for alumni, families, students and friends to celebrate their love for York College. Highlights of this special weekend included: FIRST FRIDAY The Office of Alumni Relations kicked off Fall Fest Weekend with a First Friday celebration at the Yorktowne Hotel. Approximately 100 alumni, employees, parents, students, and friends of the College joined the special celebration.

COFFEE & CONVERSATION Over 55 alumni, students, parents, and friends participated in this inaugural event. Coffee & Conversation presented an opportunity to network with former YCP professors and fellow YCP alumni and friends of the College.

3RD ANNUAL 5K More than 300 alumni, students, employees and parents participated in the 3rd Annual 5K. Highlights of the race included chip timing, awards/trophies, and a special SpartaKids race (two laps around the track) for children 12 and under with Screamer the mascot.

SPARTAFEST 2014 The inaugural event drew a crowd of over 220 alumni and included "Brews, Brats, and Live Entertainment" on the side lawn of the President's home.

SpartaFest also featured three reunion celebrations for the Class of 2009, Class of 2013, and WVYC.

Eileen Reavey '13 first became involved with Food Recovery Network (FRN) when she started a chapter with the York Environmental Society (YES) during her senior year. This involvement led to her recruitment into FRN where she served as Director of Expansion and transitioned to Program Director.

During the summer of 2014, Reavey earned the position of Executive Director for the Central Pennsylvania chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). She had become familiar with the organization by attending its events during her time at York College. She said, "Our chapter strives to inspire sustainable transformation in the region, specifically through the built environment." Reavey works with chapter members, corporate partners and other green allies to spread knowledge about green buildings. "My passion has always been sustainability, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead a nonprofit that is actively working toward creating a more sustainable future," said Reavey.

Reavey is grateful for the guidance that she received as a student at York College from numerous professors. Reavey's self-designed B.S. in Environmental Science and Public Policy and minor in Geography allowed her the opportunity for interdisciplinary communication. Reavey said, "My academic advisors, Dr. Kleiner and Dr. Altman, served as great resources while I designed my own major." She also credits Dr. David Fyfe for helping her to cultivate her passion for environmentalism and community service into a career, which she refers to as "professional volunteerism." –EK

Go to www.ycp.edu/alumni-stories to read more alumni stories.

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Alumni Profile Joey Orlando '13 "Director of Nerdy Finances" might not sound like the most typical job title, but it is certainly fitting when one works for an organization called iNERDE. The nonprofit organization, whose name stands for "New Education for Radical Development," focuses on empowering African youth through an eight-week STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) summer camp in Bamako, Mali. Joey Orlando '13 said, "Because of the small size of the organization, I play a pretty versatile role as the 'Director of Nerdy Finances.' " His tasks have included managing finances, designing T-shirts and fundraising. In the summer of 2014, Orlando spent three weeks in Mali at the organization's summer camp, where he assisted in structuring and teaching the curriculum. The camp hosted 30 students, all at the 4th or 5th grade level.

Outside of his volunteering, Orlando has been doing research with a small pharmaceutical company. He says that his work has been "focusing on developing clinical assays for the diagnosis of prostate cancer and cardiomyopathy." Also in the summer of 2014, Orlando accepted a research position at the Wyss Institute of Harvard University, working with a team on ways to treat patients with sepsis.

Orlando credits the work he completed for his senior thesis in Biology at York College with Ronald Kaltreider, Ph.D., and Jeffrey Thompson, Ph.D., for persuading him to pursue biological research as a career. He said that he would like to "continue to volunteer with iNERDE and help make an impact on how STEM is taught to children around the world, run the Boston marathon in 2015, and within the near future, return to graduate school to pursue a Ph.D. in cellular and molecular biology." –EK

Go to www.ycp.edu/alumni-stories to read more alumni stories.

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Hanging of the Greens On Sunday, November 23, members of the Young Alumni Committee gathered to assist in the 27th Annual Hanging of the Greens in Downtown York. Their efforts contributed to the decorating of 104 lampposts throughout the community. This new partnership with Downtown Inc. helped the City of York prepare for the holiday season and allowed the Young Alumni Committee to expand their community involvement in Downtown York.

Lunch & Learn with Ten York College students majoring in public relations attended a Lunch & Learn on Thursday, December 11. Three YCP alumni – Natonia Samchuck '07, Amanda Kernan '10, and Casey Albright '12, who work at Moxie, a local public relations agency, hosted the luncheon.

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#SpartaNation On November 20, the Office of Alumni Relations hosted a Dinner with Spartans event in Charlotte, NC, as part of the #SpartaNation...The Presidential Tour. Our featured guest was Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith, President of York College, and the dinner was hosted by Kenneth Kochenour '74, CEO of GF Management, Inc. On November 23, the Office of Alumni Relations hosted a special brunch in Atlanta, GA, as a part of the #SpartaNation...The Presidential Tour. Our featured guests, Dr. Pamela Gunter-Smith and her husband JL, were happy to meet with alumni and special friends of the College in their hometown. The brunch was hosted by Ralph and Pat Pickwick '72/'72.

Save the Dates 17th Annual Alumni Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, March 29, 2015 25th Annual Alumni Golf Outing Friday, May 1, 2015 Alumni Leadership Conference Saturday, May 2, 2015

Tim Neill '01 Sometimes our families are our biggest supporters, they provide us with advice and believe in us when we stop believing in ourselves. For Tim Neill '01 his biggest supporter was his mom, who wrote to YC Magazine and told us her son was doing amazing things. Sadly, she passed away not long after we contacted Neill, but he said it’s comforting to know that his accomplishments made her proud.

Neill currently lives outside Boston, MA, with his wife, Courtney and two-year-old son, Asher. While attending York College, Neill '01 majored in Fine Art and put emphasis on figure drawing. He said that the wellrounded education he received helped him work better in the field. Neill became interested in art conservation while employed at an art supply store during graduate school. A customer bought 50 tiny brushes and when Neill asked what they were for, the man told him that he was an art conservator.

Neill worked as an apprentice for the customer for five years.

In 2004, Neill was invited to be an artist member of the Copley Society of Art, the oldest art society in the country. In 2010, he opened his restoration company Allied Conservation with Sarah Blanding. He said that they have worked on many interesting pieces, such as a painting of a lady in a black dress that was later painted red by a seller because they did not think such a sad piece would be profitable.

Though Neill enjoys restoring paintings he said nothing beats working on his own projects. “Slapping oil paint on a canvas is certainly one of my most favorite things to do. I am always excited when I have a chance to work on one of my own.” –MK

Go to www.ycp.edu/alumni-stories to read more alumni stories.

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Sally J. (Isenberger) Forbes '75 (Fayetteville, PA) retired on June 13, 2014, after 15 years of teaching.

Zachary Miller '09 (Mechanicsburg, PA), Anti-Money Laundering and Bank Secrecy Act (AML/BSA) Operations Manager at Metro Bank, recently earned the Certified Advanced Financial Crimes Investigations Specialist (CAMS-FCI) credential from the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS).

Andrew L. Powell '05 (Lititz, PA) is the new Director of Campus Security for Elizabethtown College.

Diane (Runk) Knisely '89 (Elysburg, PA) is the new Administrator for Meadowview Christian Academy in Paxinos, PA. Mary (Ryan) Malone '87 (Hazleton, PA) has been appointed to the leadership of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce as President and CEO. Russell F. McIntosh '83 (York, PA) received the 2014 Pennsylvania Municipal Authority Association's (PMAA) Red Davis Award. The award is presented annually to an individual who has made outstanding contributions and provided exceptional service to PMAA and its authority members. He currently serves as Vice President of HRG's Financial Services group and has been with the company since 1990.

Jim Wherley '86 (Lancaster, PA) was promoted to Vice President of Sales at Kunzler in Lancaster, PA. Frank S. Younker '81 (South Lebanon, OH) retired on December 1, 2014, after almost 30 years of service with the Drug Enforcement Administration, the last seven supervising a group in Cincinnati, OH.

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Brian W. Bauerle '97 (Cherry Hill, NJ) has been appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Cherry Hill Township Council.

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Brandon E. Bailey '01 (York, PA) was appointed Assistant Principal of Student Affairs at York Catholic High School.

Sarah Fanus '09 (Lemoyne, PA) was appointed as Camp Hill district's Acting Athletic Director.

Tiffany Hauck '07 (Las Vegas, NV) was hired as an account supervisor by MassMedia, a full-service public relations, advertising and marketing firm in Las Vegas.

Kelly M. (Mannion) LeMay '05 (Abingdon, MD) was named as one of Central Penn Business Journal’s "Forty Under 40" award winners for 2014.

Matthew D. Menges '03 (Dover, PA) was named as one of Central Penn Business Journal’s "Forty Under 40" award winners for 2014.

BCTV has a New Leader Heather M. Adams '02 (Reading, PA) has been named the Executive Director/Managing Editor of BCTV.org/ Berks Community Television.

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Michael Doweary '12 (York, PA) became the City of York's new Business Administrator in January 2015.

Andrew M. Gobel '10 (York, PA) was named Executive Assistant to the CEO of LSC Design of York.

Kara J. Seiler '11 (New Holland, PA) is the recipient of The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, nominated by a patient who felt she went above and beyond the call of duty. She works in the Observation Unit at Lancaster General Health in Lancaster, PA.

Graduate Grammar: Alumnus: refers to a graduate or former student, esp. male, of a school, college or university.

Alumni: (pl. of alumnus) refers to graduates or former students of a school, college or university of either sex.

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Kathleen A. Murphy '05 (Coatesville, PA) married Eric Mest of Birdsboro, PA, on October 11, 2014.

Brigid A. Remington '10 (Palmyra, PA) married Adam G. Bowland of Oak Hill, WV, on August 16, 2014, in Pittsburgh, PA. The couple celebrated their honeymoon in Playa Mujeres, Mexico, and now resides in Monroeville, PA. Jason H. Zabady '01 (Camp Hill, PA) married Khristina A. Renninger of Susquehanna Township on August 2, 2014, at the Hotel Hershey. After a honeymoon cruise to the Bahamas, the couple currently lives in Harrisburg, PA.

Nurses' Choice Award

Cory Jacob Baldwin

Elizabeth Bajc '11, BS, RN, staff nurse in the medical intermediate care unit of Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA, was recognized with the center's "Nurses' Choice Award." She designed a quality improvement project evaluating IV administration of diazepam and lorazepam in adult alcohol withdrawal patients.

Weddings and Engagements

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Christine T. (Kemp) '97 and Craig Baldwin (Miami, FL), a son, Cory Jacob, on August 9, 2014.

Mallory A. (Gunser) '08 and Daniel C. Direso '08 (Shrewsbury, PA), a son, Charles Russell, on July 30, 2014.

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Tiffany J. Arnold '10 (Red Lion, PA) is engaged to Tyler Gipe, also of Red Lion.

Deceased The YCP community extends heartfelt sympathy to the families of those alumni and friends listed.

Shannon K. Coen '09 (Wilmington, DE) married Michael Xarhoulakos, also of Wilmington, on September 27, 2014, on Dewey Beach, DE. After a honeymoon on the Mediterranean, the couple will reside in North Wilmington, DE.

Friends Charles G.W. Arnold (York, PA), September 21, 2014. He studied at the College in the sixties and was employed as an Electronics Engineer for 50 years at various companies in York and Lancaster. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia, two sons, and four stepdaughters.

Elsie E. Dressel (York, PA), September 3, 2014. She was employed as a secretary at the College for over 27 years, retiring in 1986. She was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, the Women's Club of North York, Shiloh American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and many other organizations.

Dr. Wayne M. Grim (Newtown, PA), August 28, 2014. He attended York Junior College for one year, and then received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, followed by his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Michigan. He worked for Merck & Co., Inc. for 25 years, followed by 10 years at Rorer Group, Inc. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Norma, his daughters and six grandchildren.

Doris (Lasher) Guss (York, PA), October 4, 2014. She earned bachelor and master's degrees from Penn State and taught art at Edgar Fahs Smith Junior High School, Hannah Penn Junior High School and the College. She

Kimberly A. Cofer '06 (Chestnut Ridge, NY) married Michael Corbett on November 9, 2013.

Katie Euler '09 (York, PA) became engaged to Matt Bish '08 (York, PA) on December 25, 2014.

Alyson L. Gauthier '02 (Newark, DE) married Warren Cox of Wilmington, DE, on August 15, 2014. The couple honeymooned in Playa Mujeres, Mexico, and now resides in Bear, DE. Amanda M. Henry '07 (Camp Hill, PA) married Justin M. Rhinehart on November 1, 2014, in Mount Joy, PA. Kristen A. Lauver '10 (Lancaster, PA) married Chris S. Anderson '10 (Lancaster, PA) on August 11, 2012, at the Indian River Life-Saving Station in DE. Brandon McAllister '07 (Unionville, PA) married Christine Molino on October 25, 2014, in Pine Hill, NJ. The couple honeymooned in Virgin Gorda, the British Virgin Islands.

Gina M. Maiolatesi '09 (Jarrettsville, MD) married Charlie Helms of Charlotte, NC, on April 12, 2014, in Baltimore, MD. The couple honeymooned in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and now resides in Fort Mill, SC.

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YC Connect was an antiques dealer and original artist in numerous mediums and her work won many ribbons at the York Fair. She was a Penn State football season ticket holder since the 1960s and attended her last home game at the age of 90.

Frances H. (Mueller) Hake (Thomasville, PA), June 2, 2014. She retired from the College and had also worked for Coyne Textiles. She was a member of Mechanicsburg American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and the former York Moose Lodge.

Elizabeth T. (Swanner) Keller (Red Lion, PA), October 4, 2014. She attended York College and Penn State, studying family development and sociology. She served as the Executive Director of the Red Lion Area Community Services, Inc. for 41 years.

James J. Reilly (Center Valley, PA), September 23, 2014.

He was a Vice President at New York Life Insurance Co. before transitioning, in retirement, to the U.S. Postal Service. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, volunteer EMT and an active volunteer in numerous sports associations.

Shayna M. (Szoszorek) Steinhauer (Harrisburg, PA), September 3, 2014. She was an administrator at Brewery Products Co. in York, attended York College and was a 1999 graduate of Red Land High School in Fairview Township. She was a member of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Church in Harrisburg, and is survived by her husband, Scott, and three daughters.

Michael A. Warehime (Hanover, PA), August 23, 2014.

He was President and CEO of Snyder's of Hanover and in 2009, was inducted into the Snack Food Association Circle of Honor. He attended Lycoming College and the University of Toledo School of Law. He served with Hanover's National Guard unit from 1967-1974.

Alumni Philip G. Campbell '85 (Woodbine, MD), October 8, 2014. He was a computer programmer for 20 years, then chose a new direction and worked as a sales representative for a surgical implant company. He was a member of Trout Unlimited, the National Rifle Association and an avid motorcycle enthusiast.

Charles L. Fourhman '75 (Dover, PA), May 30, 2014. He received an associate's degree in Accounting from York Junior College and was employed at the former AMP, Inc., as well as AMF and Borg-Warner. He was a peacetime veteran of the U.S. Army, and is survived by his wife of 51 years, Barbara, and two sons.

Julie R. (Krape) Good '82 (York, PA), June 4, 2013. She was the office manager for Patton Veterinary Hospital in Red Lion, PA, for 14 years and had a deep love for animals of all kinds. She was also a writer, with several published works and participated in creative writers' groups. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Daniel C. Good.

George E. Kirschner, Jr. '45 (Foxfire, NC), October 13, 2014. He was a graduate of the York Collegiate Institute and Gettysburg College and a member of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He retired from AAI in Cockeysville in 1988. He also served in the U.S. Army, 1st Division, 26 Infantry Regiment during the Korean War, and was active in many different civic organizations and church activities. He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Shirley Thompson Kirschner.

Joe H. Leckrone '48 (York, PA), May 30, 2014. He joined the U.S. Navy after high school, serving aboard The William Wood during World War II. After the war, he

graduated from York Junior College, Gettysburg College and Western Maryland College. He worked for Baltimore County Schools for 34 years and was one of the founders of Penn Mar Human Services, serving 15 years as its Chairman. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Florence, as well as nine children, 29 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Barry P. Malone '80 (Lansdowne, PA), April 28, 2014.

He worked for Comcast as a Senior Records Manager and previously worked for Wyeth Pharmaceuticals. He was active at St. Philomena Catholic Church and served on the Lansdowne Borough Recreation and Parks Board.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Susan, and his children.

Jane Ann (Campbell) Mattern '71 (Wyoming, DE), September 18, 2014. She was a graduate of the York College of Nursing, where she also met her husband.

She was on the county and state boards of the American Red Cross and a member of the Colonial Rotary Club of Dover, DE. She was married to her husband, Dr. Michael L. Mattern, for 43 years.

Robert B. McCulloch '58 (York, PA), October 13, 2014.

He was a graduate of York Junior College and former employee of various supermarkets in the York area, as well as National Central Bank and Hamilton Bank.

Joseph D. Naylor, Sr. '75 (Seminole, FL), July 21, 2014.

He was a partner in the accounting firm of Butler/Naylor & Co. for 37 years. He was active with many civic and volunteer organizations, including the Margaret E. Moul Home, the Quarterback Club of York, and the Easter Seal Society of Central PA. Carl H. Nispel '64 (York New Salem, PA), August 31, 2014. He earned an associate's degree from the College and later attended Syracuse University and Millersville University. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 19661970 and then in the Reserves from 1970-1972. He retired from the PA Department of Labor and Industry and was also an Eagle Scout.

Lovie I. (Shue) Rohrbaugh '51 (Spring Grove, PA), October 3, 2014. She graduated from York Junior College and was employed as a Financial Secretary with W.E. Bittinger in Hanover for 18 years. She was a member of the St. Jacob’s (Stone) United Church of Christ for over 50 years, where she taught Sunday school and bible school.

Current Student Robert Hoffman (Pasadena, MD), November 2, 2014.

Bobby was a senior Behavioral Science student.

In Memoriam Joseph M. Waltemyer '74 Joseph M. Waltemyer, 62, of York died November 18, 2014, at Memorial Hospital. He was the loving husband of Lisa M. (Flinchbaugh) Waltemyer and they celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary on October 7, 2014.

Waltemyer was an employee of Harley-Davidson of York for 19 years. He graduated from Dallastown High School in 1970 and attended York College for two years. He was an outstanding wrestler and was the first NAIA Division III National Champion in York College history. He was inducted into the York College Hall of Fame in 1990. He was an avid sports fan of York College, Penn State athletics and NASCAR. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. In addition to his wife, Waltemyer is survived by two children, his daughter, Leigh Michelle Waltemyer and his son, James Mitchell Waltemyer. Also surviving are a sister, Virginia A. Korts, a brother, Ronald G. Waltemyer and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the York College Athletic Association, payable to the York College Advancement Office, 441 Country Club Road, York, PA 17403-3651.

Harold K. Berger '52 Harold "Hal" K. Berger, 84, passed away on October 8, 2014.

He was the loving husband of Jean C. (McGarrell) Berger, with whom he celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on August 8, 2014. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He received an associate's degree from York Junior College and was a dedicated teacher for 36 years at Dallastown High School, where he was Chairman of the Math Dept., teaching calculus.

He also taught at York College for more than 35 years. In addition to serving on many committees, he was a member of the Pennsylvania State Education Association. He was an enthusiastic sportsman; an avid golfer and swimmer. He played basketball and baseball and coached Baseball For Boys for many years. In addition to his wife, survivors include three children, Harold W. Berger, Kathy J. Hemler and Donald E. Berger, and seven grandchildren.

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THE VIETNAM WAR: FIFTY YEARS LATER

by Phil Avillo, Ph.D. Fifty years ago, on March 8, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson ordered a U.S. Marine combat-infantry battalion into South Vietnam to stem a Communist North Vietnamese military unification of the entire country. That decision had devastating consequences. American troop strength in Vietnam grew rapidly, numbering over 550,000 at its peak. The ensuing war claimed the lives of over 58,000 Americans, an estimated 1.5-2 million Vietnamese, and plunged our country into a decade of turmoil and suffering. Three years later, an anguished Johnson chose not to run for re-election, emphasizing instead his intention to seek a negotiated settlement to the war traumatizing the nation.

Johnson had anticipated a different legacy for his presidency. Following his landside election in 1964 he outlined the Great Society, his plan to provide medical care to the elderly and the poor, expand civil rights, and to increase federal funding for education, the arts, and the national infrastructure. The president's escalation of the Vietnam War threatened that ambitious agenda from the outset and with it Johnson's vision of his own legacy.

Given Johnson's legendary political astuteness and his ability to persuade and cajole his former colleagues in the Congress to enact Great Society legislation, his rapid immersion into the quagmire of Vietnam raises a number of puzzling questions. Was the war inevitable? What alternatives, if any, did he have other than such a large-scale military escalation?

Johnson did not initiate the American involvement in Vietnam. It began with President Harry Truman and was continued by Presidents Dwight Eisenhower and John Kennedy. By the time of his assassination in November 1963, Kennedy had increased to over 16,000 the number of military personnel in South Vietnam. When Johnson took office, the political stability of South Vietnam had deteriorated dramatically in spite of Kennedy’s efforts and total collapse seemed imminent.

Johnson understood the magnitude of the problem and he sought advice from many sources. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara outlined for Johnson several options. We can "cut our losses and withdraw;" we can "continue" as we are, "recognizing that our position will probably grow weaker;" or we can "expand substantially the U.S. military pressure" both in South Vietnam and North Vietnam. Ultimately, McNamara recommended the plan for escalation.

Others urged a different path – withdrawal. That advice came most notably from Senator Majority Leader Mike Mansfield who wrote Johnson that he and several other Senate leaders concur that "we are deeply enmeshed in a place where we ought not to be; . . . the situation is rapidly going out of control; and . . . every effort should be made to extricate ourselves."

Johnson rejected withdrawal, claiming that it smacked of failure and the abandonment of the country's long commitment to South Vietnam's independence. He also insisted that it would lead inevitably to the fall of all of Southeast Asia to the Communists. Worse, it threatened the United States' credibility worldwide.

For Mansfield and other critics, a long, protracted and unsuccessful military effort in Vietnam, the more probable outcome, promised to undermine American credibility far more than it would be from a negotiated withdrawal. Even McNamara, who harbored personal doubts in 1965 that an American victory in Vietnam was achievable, mentioned in his recommendation for escalation that failure remained a possibility and "a contingency for which the U.S. must be prepared."

Herein lies the great tragedy of the Vietnam War. Johnson had every opportunity to pursue a different path in 1965, a negotiated settlement. This is not to impose the benefit of hindsight on Johnson's decision-making. Rather, it illustrates that alternatives exist for every historical decision and in the case of Vietnam Johnson understood all of them. Johnson, acknowledging his uncertainties in 1964, asked Senator Richard Russell just how important Vietnam was to the United States. Russell responded, "It isn’t important a damn bit." When Johnson chose escalation the following year, he elevated Vietnam to a place where it had not been and he never wanted it to be - the country’s highest priority.

Phil Avillo, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of History, taught at York College from 1975-2012. In 1965, he served with the Marines in Vietnam.

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SMART GIFTS

STOCK, MUTUAL FUND SHARES MAKE TAX-SMART GIFTS

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Stocks and mutual funds could be the best way for you to make a gift to York College and other charitable organizations this year.

Often, transfers of appreciated assets are more tax efficient than cash.*

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Some types of appreciated assets may be particularly beneficial. If you transfer them directly to York College (before selling), you may avoid paying tax on the capital gain.

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POINTS TO CONSIDER:

You also may be eligible for an income tax deduction for the full value of your holding if you itemize your deductions and you’ve held the stock for more than a year.

You can even repurchase the holding as soon as you gift it if you wish to retain the holding; in effect, this raises your “cost basis” for the stock or mutual fund and will reduce taxes if you sell in the future.

Please contact the Advancement Office at 717.815.1410 or mlake@ycp.edu for transfer instructions or if you would like more information.

How Dick and Jane Give to York College (an illustration) Dick and his wife, Jane, each have a stock holding in XYZ company that has doubled over the last six years and decide it's time to liquidate their holdings. ey also each wish to make a gift to York College. ey go about the process differently, and here’s the outcome in each scenario.

Dick’s Decision: He sells XYZ and receives $10,000 cash.

Dick knows he’ll be taxed at a capital gains tax rate of 20%* (on his $5,000 gain), so he sends York College a check in the amount of his net proceeds.

York College receives a gift of $9,000, Dick takes a tax deduction for the $9,000 gift, and the Federal Government pockets $1,000. *Information herein, including tax rates, is based upon current law at writing and is subject to change.

Jane’s Decision: She transfers her XYZ holding directly to York College, and York College credits her with a gift for the full value of the transfer ($10,000).

Jane pays no capital gains tax, and she receives a tax deduction for the full $10,000. York College pays no tax because of its nonprofit status, and the Federal Government receives $0.

LEGACY Please contact Mark G. Rank, Senior Director of Principal and Planned Gifts, at mrank@ycp.edu or 717.815.1218, to talk more about planned giving opportunities at York College of Pennsylvania. e information in this publication is not intended as legal advice. For legal advice, please consult an attorney. Figures cited in examples are for hypothetical purposes only and are subject to change.

References to estate and income tax include federal estate taxes only. Individual state taxes and/or state law may impact your results.

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