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Back to top 12/29/2008 Faculty, Students Knit Improved Premature Infant Mortality Armed with knitting needles and crochet hooks, Elizabethtown College faculty and students are taking up the fight against premature infant mortality in third-world countries. The caps, tiny creations crafted of soft yarn, barely cover the palm of a human hand. Unfortunately, the infants who will wear them are also tiny, born too early and too small, and are likely not to survive beyond their first few months of life without medical intervention. Every year, 4 million babies die within the first month of life in the poorest of countries in the world, such as Ethiopia, Mozambique and Afghanistan. Research shows that 50 percent of these deaths could be prevented if mothers and children had access to a simple health measures, including antibiotics to fight infections, immunizations, training for skilled birth attendants, education on breastfeeding and hygiene, and instruction on basic care, such as keeping a baby warm by covering his/her head and carrying the baby skin-to-skin. In addition to creating the caps, the students also learned a lesson in advocacy as they penned letters to U.S. President-Elect Barack Obama, requesting consideration of increased funding for international assistance for premature infant care. Back to top 12/7/2008 K9 Club Raises Funds, Awareness of Animal Issues Some of the activities in which the K9 Club has volunteered – Woofstock, the PAWs Spayghetti Dinner and Santa Paws – sound like the punchline of a bad pet joke. These events, though, have at their heart the very serious goal of raising awareness of and funding for some of the most significant issues currently affecting all species of animals. K9 Club President Jasmine Gollup points to the breadth of activities in which the student organization has participated this fall. “The K9 Club of Elizabethtown works with local and regional nonprofit animal rescue organizations, volunteering our time to raise awareness of current issues impacting all animals,” says Gollup. “In addition, we provide volunteer service to rescue groups during the school year and run several of our own charity events to raise money for animal rescue organizations.” The fierce commitment of the student organization’s membership has grown from year to year, according to K9 Club graduate advisor, Stephanie Nelson. “The K9 Club works very hard to do as much as we can for our local rescues,” she says. “As I recall, Jasmine and I volunteered nearly every weekend in the fall 2007. This year, Jasmine has been just as busy, if not more!” Gollup and Jessalyn Donnelly are co-presidents of the organization. In addition, the K9 Club’s other officers include Patricia Cangelosi, vice president; Kalie Desimone, secretary; Ashley Frank, treasurer; and Lindsay Goldsmith, advertising head. Gollup was pleased with the success their most recent event, Santa Paws, which was held Saturday, Nov. 22. “This year was the third year that we have held Santa Paws, and it’s been growing steadily each year. We had more than 60 animals attend and will donate $500 to Castaway Critters Animal Rescue,” Gollup reflects, explaining that Castaway Critters is a locally-based, animal rescue that operates solely on donations. “Medical bills for the animals are enormous. And Castaway, along with many other animal rescues, desperately needs help.” Looking forward, Gollup highlights one of the organization’s biggest fundraisers, Pup-E-Palooza, which is slated for April 26, 2009, from noon until 4 p.m. at Brinser Field. “We will have live music, games, food, raffles and dozens of [tables staffed by local] animal rescues,” explains Gollup. “We generally divide the $1,500 that we raise during this event between three different rescue organizations.” To learn more about the K9 Club, please visit the organization’s website. If you’d like to get involved, to donate to the club's efforts, or to request more information, please contact the organization at k9club@etown.edu. About the photograph: Through its Santa Paws event, the K9 Club raised $500 for the Castaway Critters Animal Rescue. Supporting the organization as Santa Paws was Assistant Professor of Marketing Bryan Greenberg. Back to top 12/7/2008 Elizabethtown’s International Guest Reconnects Two Countries It was only three weeks ago that Itana Lins (shown to the right), academic director of the Brazil-U.S. Cultural Association, arrived in Pennsylvania to exchange ideas with Elizabethtown faculty members about teaching the English language and American culture to those in her home of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, and to begin a professional exchange between her institution and Elizabethtown College. On the eve of her return to South America, she reflected on her time here. “This is an enchanted place,” says Lins, whose trip was organized by Partners of the The underlying goal of her visit, which was planned by Partners of Americas, was to deepen a connection between Elizabethtown and Salvador that began in the mid-1980s. The Pennsylvania-Bahia partnership, which began in the 1960s with connections to the dairy and chocolate industry, spread to academia—with Elizabethtown College creating a scholarship program for students in Bahia from 1997 to 2005. Having just re-initiated this scholarship program, Elizabethtown is once again looking to expand ties. Lins’ month-long visit – which ran from Oct. 20 until Nov. 20, 2008 – served as a great beginning to this reconnection. Welcomed immediately by the faculty and students, she not only gained important information about Elizabethtown, but made new friends. “In a way, even though our culture is different, [there’s something here that is] very similar,” she says. “I felt at home.” Although she was ready to head back to Brazil, Lins will miss it here. “It’s been a priceless experience,” she states. “All I did here went beyond my expectations. I’m sure I’ll come back.” Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Partners of the Americas is a nonprofit, non-partisan, volunteer organization dating back to the early 1960s. Partners links states or parts of states in the United States with sister states, countries or regions in Latin America and the Caribbean for volunteer service projects in development. Through its efforts, the organization has created and is coordinating about 60 such partnerships. Elizabethtown College is offering five scholarships per year, each for an academic year, to university students from the Brazilian state of Bahia under an agreement renewed this summer. Lins is the Bahian Partners state committee coordinator for our College’s scholarship program with the Bahia state committee of the Partners of the Americas. by Jacob Keeler '09 Back to top 12/7/2008 Habitat for Humanity: Always Building Active and energetic, the members of Elizabethtown College’s chapter of Habitat for Humanity International are always building homes, funds, teams, relationships and communities. And, as a result of their experiences, the students understand the difference a few hours of commitment can make. Chapter President Crystal Illigasch has seen first-hand the life-changing results of their efforts to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. “At a work day last year, I had the chance to meet the family who would be living in the house we were working on,” recalls Illigasch, who is a senior elementary and special education major. “It really was the greatest feeling in the world to know that I was making a difference in a family’s life by helping them construct their soon-to-be house.” The campus chapter, which is advised by Assistant Professor of Marketing Bryan Greenberg, is responsible each year to Habitat International in four ways: building, fundraising, educating and advocating. The building part of that equation is completed in association with the Lancaster City Habitat Affiliate and collaboratively with campus chapters from Franklin & Marshall College (F&M) and Millersville. Students give one Saturday every month to work alongside present and future Habitat homeowners to build a house in the Lancaster area. Fundraising for Habitat International is a top priority, and the student chapter supports During the past year, the student organization also has sought to raise awareness about homelessness and educate others about Habitat for Humanity’s mission through a variety of activities. For example, the three local campus chapters held a Shack-a-Thon in downtown Lancaster in spring 2008. During the event, participants built tiny houses of cardboard, channeling the attention they received into heightened awareness of homelessness right here in Lancaster County. Illigasch explains that each year the group attempts to grow bigger and better. The goal-setting process occurs in collaboration with the F&M, Millersville and Lancaster City teams. Increased participation is always on their list. “We would love to have faculty and staff come to our work days in Lancaster City,” she adds. “I really think about how good I have it, and this makes me want to give my time even more. It’s amazing what one Saturday a month can do to help a family in great need. It’s been a life-changing experience for me,” says Illigasch. She hopes more campus members will build to change homeowners’ lives and their own. If you would like to get involved, e-mail the chapter at habitat@etown.edu. by Audra Farren '09 About the photograph: Members of the Elizabethtown College chapter of Habitat for Humanity campus gather to “Trick or Changing” on Halloween night. Pictured above are (back row, l – r) Alex Catalano ’11, Brok Walker ’10, John Krajsa ’10, Stephen Powell ’11, Derek Faust ’10, (front row, l to r) President Crystal Illigasch ’09, Jamie Alcorn ’11, Secretary Stephanie Reynard ’11, Co-Vice President Katie Bornholdt ’11 and Cristen Minori ’11. Not pictured are Co-Vice President Cliff Quattlander ’09, Fundraising Chair Paul Devlin ’09 and faculty advisor, Dr. Bryan Greenberg. Back to top 11/23/2008 The Great Flash Drive Migration Anyone who pays attention to the Wednesday Classified Ads’ Lost-and-Found section might have noticed a recent trend in the listings. Whatever you call them—flash drives, thumb drives, travel drives or USBs—they’re disappearing. All over campus, one by one, people’s flash drives have begun to vanish. Some have laughingly suggested the need to establish a Missing Flash Drives Division in Campus Security as fewer than half of the devices have been returned to their rightful owners. The most pressing question about this growing trend is “why?” There is a theory. Since their invention in 1980 and the subsequent beginning of commercial production It’s started in Elizabethtown. Who knows to how many other places it will, or has already, spread—the great flash drive migration. It is a time of rebellion, of revolution. And our flash drives are fighting in the only way they can—by disappearing. They know our weakness. They know the important things we store on them, and they know that if they deprive us of these things we will be helpless. One drive made her break for freedom in the very first weeks of school, taking several reports and essays with her. Her owner claims she vanished somewhere in the library and has yet to be found. Another persistent little device had three semesters of notes stuffed into his memory when he went missing, leaving his owner incapable of studying for upcoming tests. Upon his eventual discovery and return, he escaped again. One might wonder how desperate a flash drive must be to disappear twice. Indeed, the rash of flash drive disappearances is no coincidence. They have clearly been making their plans for a long time, and this is only the beginning. Change is in the air. Either flash drive owners will have to keep a closer watch on these mutinous little devices, or start treating them better in the hopes that they can be convinced, at this late hour, to change their minds and stay. This is your warning, Elizabethtown. Consider it wisely. by Christina Foss ’12
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Unfortunately there is real news behind Christina’s fictitious story. Each week, we are seeing an increasing number of requests for listings for lost flash drives in the Classified Ad Listing.
All students and employees should consider storing their files in the Private or Public folders. Files stored in Private and Public folder are backed up every night and can be retrieved if they are accidentally deleted. These Private and Public folders can be easily accessed from any computer on campus. They also can be accessed from off campus using the VPN software.
· Like all lost-and-found items, abandoned flash drives should be taken to Campus Security. In fact, if you’re currently missing one, that’s a good place to start looking, as Director of Campus Security Jack Longenecker says that they have several that really do want to go home to their owners. If you can’t find your lost flash drive at Campus Security, submit an item to the Campus News mailbox (news@etown.edu) and we’ll run it in Wednesday’s Classified Ads listing. Please be aware that items for the weekly edition must be submitted Tuesday at 5 p.m. · If you have a tendency to forget your flash drive, consider attaching a name physically to the USB drive, perhaps written on the case itself or attaching a keychain to the hook. · As they are so easy to misplace, all of us should think twice about storing confidential data on removable media. If you have to transport sensitive information in this manner, please consider encrypting it. · Finally, if you find a lost flash drive, don’t try to find the owner by opening one of the documents. Although the likelihood of this is pretty slim, flash drives have been loaded with viruses and deliberately been left behind to wreak havoc on some well-intentioned individual’s computer. Here’s a story for those who might be interested in reading more. Back to top 11/23/2008 Calculating a Bright Future Rebecca Erdman’s days are numbered. A senior mathematics education major at Elizabethtown College, Rebecca has made math her passion, and people are taking notice. The Dauphin County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees recently awarded Rebecca the Lena Wilson Scholarship, established to honor As a recipient of a scholarship that seeks to honor exemplary students, Rebecca is certainly a fitting choice. In addition to serving as president of the College’s Math Club and to participating in the Elizabethtown College Honors Program, Rebecca also worked with the Elizabethtown Area Middle School’s Math Counts team and helped to coordinate the Family Math Night at Elizabethtown School District’s Rheems Elementary School. For her senior thesis, Rebecca is working with origami and its possible applications in a high school setting. She was first introduced to the idea in her geometry class at the College when students used origami to solve problems that ordinary geometry methods could not solve. “I fell in love with the idea that origami opened up new doors for geometry,” she says. Rebecca adds that she has almost always wanted to be a teacher, but it wasn’t until coming to Elizabethtown that she decided to pursue studies in mathematics. “I always had enjoyed math when I was younger, I just didn’t realize to what extent,” she says. “Someday, I hope to have the same positive influence on my students’ lives as my own teachers have had on mine.”
by Nathan Derr ’11 Back to top 11/19/2008 Students Bring “Weightless” Experience to Campus Community Just in time for the press of end-of-semester deadlines and exams, the College community will have the opportunity to have a “Weightless” weekend, thanks to a collaboration between two theatre performance majors. Seniors Natasha Threatts and Elyse Venturella – shown right – will bring their two-woman show, titled “Weightless,” to the Tempest Theatre stage for three consecutive nights, beginning Thursday, Nov. 20. The performances will be particularly sweet for the pair, as the students are also the show’s playwrights. Threatts and Venturella embarked on this ambitious venture to meet the requirements of TH 405: Senior Project in Theatre. They submitted a proposal last April and then spent the summer in the tedious process of writing and editing their script. For Threatts, the pair’s work this summer was an eye-opening experience. “The most challenging thing for me has just been all of the work and editing that goes into writing a play,” she explains. “It’s not done after you finish a draft. It’s an ongoing process; there is always something you can make better.” “Weightless” is a play that follows two young women on their journey of self discovery while exploring the topics facing young women today—body issues, self-doubt, sex, alcohol and self confidence. Threatts and Venturella based a lot of their production on their own life experiences. “If you can’t relate to the play personally then you will definitely know someone who went through these experiences,” Venturella says. The playwrights encourage other theatre performance majors to make the most of this rewarding opportunity. “You can truly take this as a chance to do whatever you want,” says Threatts. “Take your senior project as a chance to do that one thing you have yet to do, that you want to do before you graduate.” Threatts and Venturella hope to pursue careers in the theatre industry after their graduation from Elizabethtown, says Venturella. “I can't imagine working in any other industry or not continuing with my love for acting.” “Weightless” will be performed Thursday, Nov. 20; Friday, Nov. 21 and Saturday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. in the Tempest Theatre. Tickets are $3.
by Rachel Rohland ’09 Back to top 11/18/2008 Elizabethtown College Receives $1 Million to Provide Student Scholarships The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Foundation recently awarded Elizabethtown College a $1,000,000 grant to create the Stabler Scholarship Fund, significantly increasing the College’s commitment to student scholarship aid. Beginning in the 2009-2010 academic year, Stabler Scholarships will be awarded to Elizabethtown College students who exhibit “…the character, motivation and achievements of candidates who give indication of their eagerness for a college education; do not expect a free education; and recognize the virtues of working for what they receive.” “This is an extraordinary gift,” says Elizabethtown College President Theodore Long. “Thanks to the Stabler Foundation, the Stabler Scholarship will help highly motivated students benefit from the education that Elizabethtown College offers – for generations to come.” According to Dr. Long, Stabler Scholarship recipients will be encouraged to repay the scholarships in the years after they graduate in order to make even more scholarships available to future Elizabethtown College students. Characterized as a “debt of conscience” by the Stabler Foundation, this is consistent with Mr. and Mrs. Stabler’s view of philanthropy. Forming the Harrisburg-based foundation in 1966, Mr. and Mrs. Stabler believed in the importance of education and were aware of the fact that many young men and women might not be able to have the benefits of higher education without financial assistance. In his will, Mr. Stabler stated, “Each alumnus of a private college or university owes a considerable debt to his or her Alma Mater… (and) should be encouraged to form the habit of making annual financial contributions to the college in accordance with his or her means.” “At Elizabethtown College, our motto is ‘Educate for Service’,” Dr. Long says. “This will remind Stabler Scholarship recipients that they can and should serve future generations of students here. No one knows better what an impact scholarship aid can have than students who have benefitted from scholarships themselves.” Additional information about the Stabler Scholarships will be made available through Elizabethtown’s Financial Aid Office later in the 2008-2009 academic year. Back to top 11/18/2008 Derek Hathaway Appointed as Sara Lodge Executive-in-Residence Elizabethtown College has named retired Harsco Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Derek Hathaway as Sara Lodge Executive-in-Residence in its Department of Business. During this appointment that begins January 2009, Hathaway will bring four decades of international business experience to Elizabethtown’s classrooms. Additionally, Hathaway’s long-time involvement with community organizations on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean will offer students a living case study of the powerful impact of the College’s “Educate for Service” motto. A native of the United Kingdom, Derek Hathaway – who is shown to the right addressing Elizabethtown’s Class of 2007 at the College’s 104th Commencement ceremony – founded Dartmouth Investments Limited in 1966 and built a group of engineering businesses into a public corporation, which was acquired by Harsco Corporation in 1979. Over the next decade, Hathaway was promoted through a series of increasingly more responsible positions before being named Harsco’s chairman, president and chief executive officer in April 1994. The company prospered under his leadership, with sales exceeding $4 billion by the time he retired in April 2008. Hathaway has served on numerous boards of public corporations, charitable institutions and government advisory councils in both the United Kingdom and the United States. In 1998, he was awarded the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor, which is presented annually to individuals of foreign heritage for extraordinary service to the United States and international community. Additionally in 2008, Her Majesty The Queen of England presented him with the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, one of the highest civil service honors bestowed on a native of the British Empire. Locally, Hathaway also has been awarded honorary degrees from Elizabethtown College, The Dickinson School of Law, and Messiah College in recognition of his outstanding career and commitment to serving the community. As Sara Lodge Executive-in-Residence, Hathaway will advance Elizabethtown’s mission by joining theory and practice for students, and will underline the importance of the College’s commitment to “Educate for Service.” He will share his expertise and experience in a variety of ways, including classroom instruction, formal presentations, internal publications, and informal meetings. In addition, Hathaway will provide career guidance to our students, will advise the Department of Business and Elizabethtown College on matters of curriculum and program development, and will promote links between the College and business community. The Sara Lodge Executive-in-Residence Program was created in 1991 through the generous contribution of siblings, Dr. William H. Lodge and Sara Lodge ’41, both of whom attended Elizabethtown College. Back to top 11/18/2008 Education Majors Honored for Excellence On November 2, Elizabethtown College’s Tau Iota Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), the International Honor Society in Education, inducted 32 new members – education majors who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship, exceptional leadership and a strong commitment to the field of education. The ceremony – which was attended by faculty, students, students and parents – was held at Leffler Chapel and Performance Center. Associate Professor of Social Studies Education Rachel Finley-Bowman, who delivered the keynote address at the induction ceremony, affirmed that KDP’s newest members are continuing the tradition of excellence established by those who preceded them. “Kappa Delta Pi is dedicated to scholarship and excellence in education,” says Dr. Finley-Bowman. “The newest inductees of the Tau Iota Chapter embody these qualities through their academic achievement, professional development, scholarly research and community service. They are poised to become the next generation of leaders in educational administration, content and curriculum, and pedagogy.” Shown in the photograph to the right, the inductees include Emily Bauer ’10, Katy Boone ’10, Kelsey Brown ’10, Lauren DeDufour ’10, Thomas Dulsky ’10, Sarah Giunta ’10, Laura Herr ’09, Tamara Kase ’10, Jennifer Ketchen ’09, Courtney Kistler ’10, Trisha Lemon ’09, Katherine Little ’09, Melissa Lukacsy ’10, Ashley Marciniak ’10, Amanda McCann ’09, Carly Nevill ’09, Denise Nott ’09, Ashley O’Neill ’10, Nichole Opdyke ’10, Justine Peloquin ’09, Kelly Pierce ’10, Melissa Preston ’10, Kristin Roberts ’10, Christina Sheppard ’10, Melinda Snavely ’09, Emily Swarr ’10, Brooke Travers ’10, Megan VanDenHengel ’10, Kimberly Warriner ’10, Janette Williams ’10, Cassie Yarasavage ’09 and Jaclyn Young ’10. Ryan Allard ’10, Kelsey Diehl ’09, Suzanne Harris ’10, Katlyn Howes ’09, Melissa Keeler ’09, Kristina Psitos ’10, Joanna Richard ’10, Jade Rodeheaver ’10 and Lauren Shovlin ’10 also were inducted but were unable to attend the ceremony. KDP inductees are required to possess at least a 3.5 cumulative grade point average, demonstrate a commitment to the profession of education, and exhibit qualities of leadership. The KDP Executive Board for 2008-2009 includes Laura Herr ’09, Katie Stahl ’09, Jennifer Ketchen ’09, Justine Peloquin ’09, Lindsey James ’09, Shannon Sinclair ’09, Angela Cairns ’11, Chelsea Bensel ’11, Nichole Opdyke ’10 and Tara Hart ’11. Dr. Mimi Staulters, assistant professor of education, and Dr. Finley-Bowman serve as co-counselors. Back to top 11/7/2008 Elephant Toothpaste Garners Award for Elizabethtown’s Chem Club One E-town student group earned a national title from the American Chemical Society this year, and an elephant helped them do it. The diverse resume of the Elizabethtown College Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society (ACS)—commonly referred to as the Chem Club—garnered them an Honorable Mention in an annual awards program sponsored by the national organization. During the 2007-2008 academic year, students participated in Dr. Al Hazari's chemistry magic show, which was a part of the Middle Atlantic Association of Liberal Arts Chemistry Teachers meeting held on campus in November 2007, and they hosted the 72nd Intercollegiate Student Chemists' Conference. Five students also presented original research at last year’s ACS National Meeting in New Orleans. E-town’s Chem Club found enormous success with the experiment, so they submitted it to the Chem Demo Exchange, a program where Student Affiliate groups present their favorite chemistry demonstration that uses household materials. The activity was selected by the ACS Kids & Chemistry Division as an outstanding demo.
The Chapter will be recognized in the November/December 2008 Issue of “in Chemistry,” a magazine for Student Affiliates of ACS, and at the Undergraduate Awards Ceremony of the National ACS Meeting in Salt Lake City in spring 2009. by Audra Farren ’09 Back to top 11/7/2008 Chance Meetings, Historical Connections Mark a Tour of the Nation’s Capitol Under the leadership of adjunct faculty member Jean-Paul Benowitz, 50 Elizabethtown students and faculty recently toured Washington, D.C., as a part of the First-Year Seminar The 1960s: Triumph and Tragedy. The group was comprised of students in the seminar, some of the College’s First-year student Shannon Brown, a student in the 1960s seminar, shared her thoughts on the trip. “The purpose of the trip was really for us to be able to see what it would’ve been like to be in Washington, D.C., during the 60s and to get a better appreciation for the significance of all the landmarks there,” Brown says. “I’ve been to D.C. twice before, and this was definitely my best experience there. We were seeing everything with a sense of its historical significance, not just looking at the sights like tourists.” Shannon felt that the experience helped bring to life what she learned in the classroom. “It was really great to be able to see everything that we’ve been learning about in class. It makes everything a lot more relevant, and you feel much more connected to what you’re learning,” Brown says. “While we were there, we saw a group of people in front of the White House protesting the war in Iraq, and we were able to draw a lot of parallels back to Vietnam and the protests then. It was just one instance on the trip where we saw just how important that decade was and how much of its influence is still felt today.” by Nate Derr ’11 Back to top 11/5/2008 Students and Staff Participate in Community CROP Hunger Walk Joining together with local community members, Elizabethtown College students and staff did their part to fight hunger at the annual Elizabethtown Community CROP (Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty) Hunger Walk. Held Sunday, October 26, the event raised $10,305 for international and local hunger programs, with the College group contributing $650 to that total. The Elizabethtown College effort was spearheaded by Karen Hodges ’04, coordinator According to Hodges, CROP Hunger Walks do more than just raise funds. “CROP Hunger Walks are a good way to make people aware that there are people all over the world who struggle on a daily basis to get the nourishment they need to survive,” she explains. “I have personally traveled to parts of the world where people are suffering, so I’ve seen firsthand that hunger is serious problem.” Founded in 1947 by Church World Service (CWS), CROP Hunger Walks bring neighborhoods and communities together to take a stand against hunger in the world. Each year, some 2,000 communities across the United States hold CROP Hunger Walks. More than five million walkers have participated in about 36,000 events in the last two decades. According to CWS, CROP Hunger Walks “help to provide tools of hope that empower people to meet their own needs.” The tools include items such as seeds, farming implements and irrigation systems to start and maintain gardens. Hunger Walks support international relief and development through CWS partner agencies in more than 80 countries. In addition, they also aid local hunger-fighting, with 25 percent of donations going to U.S. food banks. To learn more about the CROP Hunger Walks or to donate, visit this website. Back to top 11/5/2008 Elizabethtown College Recognizes Alumni with Educate for Service Award Elizabethtown College presented three alumni with Educate for Service awards. The highest honor given to Elizabethtown alumni, these awards are presented to those who have made exceptional contributions to the community, professional field or the College. A Service through Professional Achievement award went to David G. Behrs, Ph.D., of Terre Haute, Ind., a 1981 graduate of Elizabethtown. Behrs is the 15th president of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in Indiana, the nation’s oldest Catholic liberal arts college for women. He was appointed the first lay president of the 1,700-student institution following an extensive national search. After graduating from Elizabethtown with a bachelor’s degree in history and social science, Behrs earned a master’s degree in counseling and student personnel from Shippensburg University and his doctorate in counseling and student development from American University. Spending the past 25 years of his career in higher education, Behrs came to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College after serving as both the associate provost for university initiatives and vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Dominican University of California. His career has included positions at Lynchburg College, Marymount University, George Mason School of Law and The Pennsylvania State University.
“Ms. Moser was 23. It had taken her months to convince the clinic at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center in Manhattan that she wanted, at such a young age, to find out whether she carried the gene for Huntington’s disease. Huntington’s, the incurable brain disorder that possessed her grandfather’s body and ravaged his mind for three decades, typically strikes in middle age. Ms. Moser is part of a vanguard of people at risk for Huntington’s who are choosing to learn early what their future holds.” Moser graduated from Elizabethtown with a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy. She works at the Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center in Manhattan, where her grandfather spent 10 years in treatment before dying in 2002 from Huntington’s. Moser has found strength through advocacy. She educates about the disease, even appearing on network television and writing a children’s book about Huntington’s, and organizes fundraising events for the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. Whenever she gets a break at work, Moser returns to the Huntington’s unit to customize wheelchairs with padding to fit each patient’s unique physical tics and fabricate special silverware to prolong his or her ability to feed himself/herself. A Service to the College award was presented to Jay R. Buffenmyer, Ph.D., of Palmyra, Pa. (Dr. Buffenmyer is shown on the right in the photograph above.) A member of the Class of 1959, Buffenmyer graduated from Elizabethtown – after a two-year pause for a calling in the Brethren Volunteer Service – with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. After graduation, Buffenmyer went into the Peace Corps until 1965, serving in Tunisia and India. Upon returning to the United States, he went on to earn a master’s degree in public and international affairs and a doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh. Buffenmyer began his teaching career in 1971 with the Organization of American States, where he was assigned to the Institute of Management and Productivity in Barbados, followed by two years as chairman of the Department of Economics and Business Administration at Lebanon Valley College. He returned to Elizabethtown in 1976, where he served twice as chairman of the Department of Business. Although Buffenmyer retired as a full professor in 2003, most of the campus community believes that he is still working full-time at the College because of his continuing presence and involvement in campus life. As a professor emeritus for the past five years, Buffenmyer has taught almost 10 different courses, coordinates student internships, and advises between 30 and 40 students each semester. Buffenmyer has many notable achievements to his name, from consulting with private-sector businesses and educational organizations to an extensive list of research and publications, including work funded by the World Bank and the Ford Foundation. But his greatest success – and a source of personal pride, as well as a lasting legacy to the College – was his creation of the International Business Program at Elizabethtown in 1983. The program became a major in 1992, which is a credit to Buffenmyer who has worked in seven countries and visited more than 60 others. Back to top 11/5/2008 Dressing for Success Today to Prepare for Tomorrow Assistant Professor of Business Law Sylvester Williams IV is taking a unique approach to preparing his students for their future professions – one that has transformed his classroom into a true business environment. Once a week, students in Dr. Williams’ Global Business and Society class are required to dress in business attire and deliver presentations. Through this assignment, Williams introduces his students to the everyday experience of a business professional. This class, comprised mainly of first-year students, is learning the ropes Students are taking advantage of this real-world approach and have been extremely supportive. When first told of the requirements, first-year student Chelsea Benson’s initial thought was, "I need to go shopping!” Since then, she has learned the importance of dressing for success. “We learn in class that appearance plays a huge part in getting approved for loans, starting your own business and being successful in interviews,” states Benson, who is show speaking in the photograph to the right. This approach is only one trick up Dr. Williams’ sleeve. Throughout the next few years, he plans to introduce other aspects of the business environment to his students – from guidance on constructing a resume to suggestions for effective networking – giving his students the solid foundation they need to be successful. by Jacob Keeler '09 Back to top 10/29/2008 Sandeep Savaliya ’09: Studying at Harvard 
For six weeks last summer, Dr. Khristy Thompson and Sandeep Savaliya ’09 partnered in support of an environmental health investigation being conducted at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). The experience provided Savaliya with an opportunity to learn cutting-edge research techniques, while gaining valuable insights about his future medical career. As a postdoctoral researcher at HSPH, Assistant Professor of Biology Khristy Thompson investigated the health effects of exposure to manganese in the laboratory of Dr. Joseph Brain, professor and endowed chair of environmental health studies at the institution. Manganese is a naturally occurring metal that is used in the production of iron and steel. The research – which is being funded through a multi-year grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences’ Centers for Children's Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research – is focused on determining whether Parkinson’s-like neurological symptoms being experienced by a group of children on an Indian reservation in Tar Creek, Okla., can be linked to the children’s exposure to manganese in the waste from local tin mining. In fall 2007, Dr. Thompson left HSPH to accept her current position at Elizabethtown. Before her departure, Dr. Brain – a strong supporter of undergraduate research opportunities – suggested that Dr. Thompson invite a promising Elizabethtown College student to accompany her when she returned to HSPH to continue her work with his team during summer 2008. As the 2007-2008 academic year progressed, Dr. Thompson considered students who might benefit from the experience. She increasingly was impressed by the energy and enthusiasm with which first-year student Sandeep Savaliya pursued his studies at Elizabethtown. A native of India, Savaliya arrived in the United States in 2006. The student – who had earned a degree in chemical engineering in his homeland – had applied to Elizabethtown College because he says that it was “the one good choice” for a degree in BioTechnology, which he hoped would prepare him for medical school. Dr. Thompson felt that Savaliya’s background in chemistry and biology would make him an excellent candidate for the HSPH team. And Savaliya jumped at the opportunity to join Dr. Thompson for this summer experience. Funded Dr. Brain’s grant and Elizabethtown College, Savaliya partnered with Dr. Thompson on research that examined the mechanism by which manganese is transported to the brain through the cells in the nervous system that process input from the body’s olfactory (sense of smell) system. “The manganese that is part of our diets does not pose a threat to our health because it enters the digestive system and is quickly removed from the blood by the liver,” explains Dr. Thompson. “Inhaled manganese, though, is thought to be transported directly to the brain through the olfactory receptor neurons that reside in our olfactory epithelium. “ To test if the olfactory receptor neurons are a component of the transport pathway, Dr. Thompson and Savaliya used an experimental process first published just a decade ago by Tufts University, called methyl bromide treatment. This treatment temporarily destroys nasal epithelium. As the epithelium naturally regenerates, researchers can isolate the pathways of transport of a chemical. Through this process, the Elizabethtown team confirmed that the olfactory receptor neurons indeed were the transport mechanism of the manganese. In addition to this cutting-edge research, Savaliya was offered other research opportunities at HSPH. For example, the Elizabethtown student designed his own study using the methyl bromide treatment to look at inflammation on the nasal region following instillation of a high dose of manganese. He also had the opportunity to contribute to ongoing studies examining the toxicity of zinc nanoparticles to the lung. While at Harvard, Savaliya participated in several seminars – covering topics ranging from tutorials on writing scientific papers and guidance on applying to medical school, to seminars on infectious diseases and symmetric mutation. He also spent invaluable time shadowing Dr. Christopher Thompson, director of therapeutic endoscopy at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, learning about a variety of unique endoscopic techniques. For Savaliya, the time at Harvard provided an exciting glimpse into his future career. “Every day was a new experience. The six weeks passed by, and I didn’t even realize it,” says Savaliya. “I’m grateful for this opportunity that has strengthened my interest in going to medical school.”
Back to top 10/28/2008 Winners of Float Building Contest Announced This year’s Homecoming Parade was filled with fun and games … board games, that is! Celebrating the theme of “Board Games,” several campus groups elected to join in the fun and construct floats for this year’s parade. From a collection of outstanding entries, the judges – including Elizabethtown Borough Manager Peter Whipple, Major Gifts Officer Bernadette Schoch, and Vice President of Institutional Advancement and Community Relations David Beidleman – selected the following winners: First Place ($150 prize): Class of 2009 “The Game of Life” Second Place ($125 prize): Class of 2010 “Candyland” Third Place ($100 prize): Emotion “Twister” Extra special thanks to all of the Facilities Management staff for their assistance and expertise in the design and construction of this year’s floats. They couldn’t have been built without you! Back to top 10/28/2008 Lauren Wells ’09: Experiencing a Summer Renaissance Perhaps professional writing major Lauren Wells ’09 should have taken a horsemanship course to prepare herself for her summer internship with the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire. Among the many tasks she performed as part of the organization’s Marketing Department, Wells spent an afternoon babysitting Thor, the double for Heath Ledger’s side kick in “A Knight’s Tale,” during a commercial shoot. “Basically, imagine a monster of a war horse dragging a 110-pound, little girl around by a rope, and you've got an accurate picture,” says Wells, describing the Although her Elizabethtown College education didn’t include instruction on horse management, Wells believes that the English Department’s Professional Writing program prepared her for most of what was expected of her. Her duties included many writing projects. “Press releases, memos, work on feasibility and cost studies … all of these we covered in class,” she says. With the guidance of the Renaissance Faire’s professional staff, she, Kristen Ebersole ’09 and another student intern learned a great deal, while supporting the organization in its marketing efforts. During the experience, Wells gained an appreciation of the merit of investing oneself in a company. Prior to this experience Wells’ resume only had featured part-time jobs. As the summer progressed, so did her personal attachment to her work. “I had a degree of responsibility I've never had before,” she reflects. “It felt good to be able to step up to that.” And from that increased responsibility, Wells realized the value of motivation. “I learned how important it is to just be ready for anything and be willing to do anything asked of me,” she explains. Even babysitting a horse. Back to top 10/28/2008 First-Year Seminar Makes a Difference For some orphans around the world, the word “homecoming” has little meaning. To make a difference for them, students in the “Global Child Welfare and Well-Being” First-Year Seminar took time out of Elizabethtown’s 2008 Homecoming celebration to raise money for Brittany’s Hope, a local nonprofit organization that strives to create homecomings for special needs children around the world by working with adoption agencies to find these children their “forever families.” The students – along with their instructor, Assistant Professor of Social Work Susan Mapp – held a silent auction of donated art, much of which was contributed by According to Dr. Mapp, the silent auction allowed students to see the difference they could make. “I hoped that through this project the students would realize that they have the power to make an impact in the life of a child, even if that child lives on the other side of the world,” she explains. “It also gave them experience in coordinating an event and working as a team, which will benefit them regardless of their major.” Ashley Huttenstine – a first-year chemistry and secondary education major – says that she valued the experience. “After watching videos in class about unfortunate children throughout the world, I felt a need to help,” she says. “Every little effort that I put into the auction, along with my classmates and professor, made a difference in someone's life.” The group raised approximately $700 through the effort. Back to top 10/24/2008 President Long Named to Leadership Coalition Elizabethtown College President Theodore E. Long has been named to a Leadership Coalition of university and college presidents who are committing their educational institutions to become national models for liberal education. The Coalition – which is comprised of 45 prominent leaders in higher education – will launch its work at a President’s Symposium, which will be held in Washington, D.C., in November 2008. Generously supported by the S. Engelhard Center, the Charles Engelhard Foundation, the Christian A. Johnson Endeavor Foundation, and the Lumina Foundation, this project was launched to encourage and support the creation of effective liberal education models. Over the next two In addition to receiving grant support, the participating institutions agree to:
A retrieval and dissemination conference will be held in 2010. In addition, the campus projects will constitute the examples that will become the central features of a nationally distributed publication. The Leadership Coalition is an initiative of The Bringing Theory to Practice Project, which explores and advocates the academic community's support of engaged learning and the relationship of such learning to student health and civic development. The Bringing Theory to Practice Project is sponsored by the Charles Engelhard Foundation of New York City and developed in partnership with the Association of American Colleges and Universities. In addition to Dr. Long, the Leadership Coalition includes the presidents of the following institutions: Allegheny College; Bates College; Bennington College; Bryn Mawr College; Butler University; California State University – Chico; Clark University; Colorado College; Concordia College – Moorhead; Dickinson College; Drury University; Elon University; European College of Liberal Arts, Berlin; Franklin and Marshall College; Franklin College; Georgetown University; Georgia Gwinnett College; Hampshire College; Hendrix College; Heritage University; Lebanon Valley College; Long Island University; Marlboro College; McDaniel College; Montclair State University; New England College; Pitzer College; Ripon College; Sarah Lawrence College; School of the Art Institute of Chicago; St. Edward's University; State University of New York at Geneseo; State University of New York – Purchase College; The Evergreen State College; The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey; University of Maine at Farmington; University of North Florida; University of Southern Maine; Ursinus College; Wagner College; Wartburg College; Washington & Jefferson College; Washington and Lee University; Westminster College; and Wheelock College. Back to top 10/24/2008 Elizabethtown Grad Pens House Episode On Tuesday, September 30 at 8 p.m., Class of 1994 alumnus Dustin Paddock’s dream of making it to the small screen as a Hollywood writer became a reality as the House episode, titled “Adverse Events,” that he co-authored with Carol Green was broadcast nationwide. In September 1994, only a few months after earning his bachelor’s degree in communications at Elizabethtown, Dustin Paddock got into his hatchback and drove solo across the United States to Los Angeles. His goal was to land a job in television. While at Elizabethtown, Paddock was inspired by Associate Professor of Theater Emeritus Michael Sevareid, the son of renowned CBS correspondent Eric Sevareid. Television was in the Sevareid family genes, and Michael had worked in Hollywood as an actor and writer, including crafting scripts for the Dukes of Hazzard TV show. While in Prof. Sevareid’s screenwriting class, Paddock put together a team of students to create the first scripted series for ECTV. “It wasn’t very good, but it taught me a lot,” reflects Paddock on his earliest effort for writing for the small screen. When he arrived in Los Angeles, Paddock knew just one person, a guy he had met only once. But there’s a bond among Elizabethtown alumni and Brian Carroll, a 1981 alumnus, invited Paddock to crash on his couch for the next few weeks. Carroll worked at Dick Clark Productions and helped Paddock get an interview. Paddock got the job, working as a production assistant for $50 a day. Paddock moved from job to job over the years, including a stint at The Drew Carey Show during its first season. He worked his way up to being a writer's assistant and then a script coordinator. “It’s a good job to work with writers, learn the craft, and be ready should an opportunity arrive,” Paddock says. Paddock’s big opportunity came five years ago, when he landed a job on the House series as it was about to premiere on the Fox Network. The head writer, Emmy winner David Shore, mentored Paddock and his writing partner, Carol Green. Last year, Shore gave Paddock and Green a chance to pitch a story for the show. They suggested three ideas. Shore liked one of them, and give the writers the go-ahead to craft a script. And what does Paddock think about his adventures at Elizabethtown College and Hollywood that led to this achievement? Paddock answers by quoting the Roman philosopher Seneca, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” About the photograph: Shown above during the 100-day-long Writers Guild of America strike in 2007, Dustin Paddock '94 participated in a rally in front of 20th Century Fox Studios, where House is produced. Back to top 10/24/2008 Amanda Cioban Places Second in Statewide Academic Competition Senior accounting major Amanda Cioban recently took second place in the 2008 Student Writing Competition sponsored by the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA). The competition is designed to encourage students to research and write about As a student member of PICPA, Cioban was notified about the writing competition. Interested in pursuing the opportunity, she approached her Accounting Information Systems professor, Dr. Susan Sadowski, about using the writing competition topic as the subject for her capstone project for the class. Dr. Sadowski agreed and Cioban quickly got to work on her winning essay, titled “XBRL: A Revolutionary Advancement in Financial Reporting,” which explains the impact of Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) on the accounting profession. XBRL is a programming language designed specifically for financial reporting. Although confident in the quality of her effort, Cioban is surprised and humbled by her second-place finish. “I am very blessed to have been chosen second out of 80 applicants for the writing competition. I never imagined that my article would rank above so many other accounting students,” Cioban reflects. “I am grateful for the help and encouragement of Professor Sadowski throughout this process.” With her award, Cioban received a $1,200 check on behalf of PICPA and the Pennsylvania CPA Journal Editorial Board. She also received a multi-year scholarship from the PICPA. The scholarships are given on a competitive basis to candidates that best meet the requirements of high intellectual capacity and leadership potential. Additionally, Elizabethtown College’s accounting department received a $600 check to recognize Cioban’s achievement. Back to top 10/24/2008 International Business Day Features Derek Hathaway H’07 as Keynote Speaker On Wednesday, October 22, Elizabethtown College’s Department of Business hosted its annual International Business Day, which brought a number of esteemed executives to campus to advise the Department on its International Business Hathaway has served for more than 40 years on numerous boards of public corporations, charitable institutions and government advisory councils in both the United Kingdom and the United States. In 1998, he was awarded the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor, which is presented annually to individuals of foreign heritage for extraordinary service to the United States and international community. Additionally in 2008, Her Majesty The Queen of England presented to him the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, one of the highest civil service honors bestowed on a native of the British Empire. Hathaway also received honorary degrees from Elizabethtown College, The Dickinson School of Law and Messiah College. About the photograph: Above, Derek Hathaway addresses Elizabethtown College's Class of 2007 at the 104th annual Commencement ceremony. He returned to campus Wednesday, October 22 to share his business insights with our students, faculty and staff as part of International Business Day. Back to top 10/24/2008 Honors Program Recognizes Achievement During Homecoming and Family Weekend 2008, the Elizabethtown College Honors Program recognized 16 Honors students with its Award of Academic Achievement. According to Honors Program Director Dana Mead, the award celebrates Honors Program students who demonstrate superior academic performance, exceptional leadership and committed service to the program, the College and the larger community. “It is Shown left to right in the photograph below are award recipients John Mackey ’10, Leighanne Spitzer ’10, Stacey Lehman ’09, Jeremy Matula ’09, Brooke Travers ’10, Tyler Loeb ’10, Shannon Moore ’11, Kristen Ebersole ’09, Elizabeth Sodomin ’11 and Laura Getz ’09, along with Dr. Mead. Award recipients Shayna Clancy ’11, Nick Diaduk ’09, Emily Grove ’10, Kate Johnson ’09, Samantha Quisgard ’10 and Sarah Yarger ’09 unfortunately could not attend the ceremony. The Elizabethtown College Honors Program is made possible through the generous sponsorship of The Hershey Company. Back to top 10/24/2008 Ryan Kasyan ’09: Finding a Summer Internship Worth Treasuring Last summer, senior business major Ryan Kasyan gained valuable marketing experience as an intern for Cape May County’s (N.J.) Department of Tourism.
Throughout the internship experience, Kasyan applied what he learned from his business classes to develop and implement his own ideas. Helping him along the way was Assistant Professor of Marketing Bryan Greenberg, from whom Kasyan derives his passion for marketing. “As soon as I found out what I would be doing for the internship, I e-mailed Dr. Greenberg,” Kasyan recalls. “He has been inspirational to me.” For example, using formats provided by his Elizabethtown College mentor, Kasyan was able to produce customized radio spots for each town in the county, and, as a result, earned a great reputation with the manager of one of the larger stations. “He told me I was the best intern that the department has had and was really happy with the work I did,” he says. Culminating his experience, Kasyan was tasked with analyzing the results of the department’s marketing efforts and presenting his findings to the freeholders of Cape May County. The department officials were so impressed by Kasyan’s work that they are still using his presentation today. |
contribute to the “Knit One, Save One” campaign, which is sponsored by the global humanitarian organization Save the Children and the Warm Up America! Foundation. Lecturer in Occupational Therapy Linda Leimbach (shown third row, far right) and the students of her “Basic Concepts in Occupation” classes participated in the effort, along with Fieldwork Coordinator Christine Achenbach ’86 (shown third row, far left), Assistant Professor of Modern Languages Charla Lorenzen (shown fourth row, far left), and Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy Judy Beck Ericksen ’80 (shown fourth row, far right). Assistant Professor of Engineering Heather Watson who also supported the project is not shown.
Americas and sponsored by the Center for Global Citizenship, the Modern Languages and Education departments, and the U.S. Department of State. “Everything fell into place [for my visit], like the pieces of a puzzle.” The puzzle pieces to which she referred include visits to local attractions, her first experience with autumn and Halloween, the classes and presentations she attended, the opportunity to stay with a College professor, and her interaction with students on campus and in local elementary and high schools.
that goal with innovative efforts in our community. “This year we went out on Halloween for our famous ‘Trick or Changing,’ ” Illigasch explains. “We asked families for donations instead of candy. Families were more than willing to donate to Habitat. They were interested in what we were doing on our campus and took time to talk … our club sent out 11 members, divided into four groups, and raised $498.19.”
in 1988, flash drives have been used with increasing popularity as a convenient means of storing and transporting files from one computer to another – making them a valuable tool for college students. This year marks two decades of flash drive servitude, and frankly, they’re fed up. Small, meek and easily exploitable, the flash drives have suffered a multitude of abuses throughout the years—they have been dropped, cracked, crushed, crammed into tight places, overfilled with files, torn violently out of their ports without being properly disconnected, and are generally taken for granted.
and assist an exemplary college junior or senior who has graduated from a Pennsylvania public high school and is planning a career in teaching. Rebecca was selected from 15 nominees in Pennsylvania’s Region IV, which includes Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Juniata, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry and York counties. She was nominated for the award by Elizabethtown College’s Education Department after submitting a general scholarship application. 
Chapter President Alaina DeToma (shown in the center to right, wearing the orange Into the Streets T-shirt) says she knows that the Honorable Mention and the club’s success are due to busy members and hard work. “I think it speaks well for the Elizabethtown Chemistry Department and the College for supporting the chapter,” she says. “Hopefully, the success of last year's efforts will inspire the club members to make this year even better!”
international students, History Club members, faculty and family members. To prepare for the experience, students were asked to complete a list of questions prior to the sojourn. 
of religious life programs, and sponsored by the Office of Religious Life. Shown in the photograph to the right, the Elizabethtown team was comprised of 13 students and staff, including (front row, left to right) Hodges (team leader), Vanessa Heisey, Administrator for Purchasing Tiffany Wells, Mail Services Clerk Kathi Moyer, Mail Services Clerk Susan Darling (and her dog Buddy), (back row, left to right) Mike Pangrazi ’11, Callum Luff ’12, Steve DiGrazia ’11, Samantha Sibley ’11, Allan Craven ’10, Assistant to the Dean of Students Brenda Brandt, David Breidenstine ’10 and Caitlynn Hill ’10. Prior to the walk, the group raised funds at the Midway Fair during Homecoming weekend and through sponsorships. 
A Service to Humanity award was presented to Katharine A. Moser (shown on the left in the photograph to the right) of New York City, a 2003 graduate of Elizabethtown and the youngest person to ever receive an Educate for Service award. The following is an excerpt from a March 18, 2007, story in the New York Times written by Amy Harmon: “The test, the counselor said, had come back positive. Katharine Moser inhaled sharply. She thought she was as ready as anyone could be to face her genetic destiny. She had attended a genetic counseling session and visited a psychiatrist, as required by the clinic. She had undergone the recommended neurological exam. And yet, she realized in that moment, she had never expected to hear those words.
early in their college career. “You can’t build a house without a foundation, so I give them that foundation,” explains Dr. Williams. “They are learning what they have to do as a business person to be successful, then they have four years to fine tune it.” 
experience.
Elizabethtown students and their families, and faculty and staff. Shown in the below photo (left to right) are the following members of the seminar: Rebecca Wisner, Ashley Huttenstine, Danielle Michael, Amanda Knights, Dr. Mapp, Paige Thornton and Lauryn Krissinger. Other students not shown, but who were fully involved in the effort, include David Folino, Chelsea Cornwell, Jessica Sentell, Jonathan van den Ende, Lauren Viguers, Amanda Vaine, Jade Buffenmyer, Jenna Maiorella and Amber Petruccy.
years, the Leadership Coalition will demonstrate that making a priority of creating and sustaining a campus culture for learning elevates expectations, involves greater faculty and student interaction, broadens reward structures, and results in greater attainment of the academic, well-being and civic development of students.
subjects that affect the business environment. It was open to accounting and business majors attending Pennsylvania colleges and universities, as well as Pennsylvania residents who attend college out-of-state.
designed to recognize a major milestone in the student’s path through the Honors Program,” she explains. “Award recipients have completed 16 honors credits while maintaining a minimum 3.50 cumulative grade point average, exemplifying leadership and exhibiting an impulse to share their many gifts with others. A very elite group of high achievers in multiple areas, these students represent only 10 percent of the membership of the Honors Program.” 
In addition to being responsible for implementing more traditional promotional tactics – like radio advertising, e-mail campaigns and newsletters, Kasyan helped introduce geocaching to the department’s marketing mix. Geocaching is an innovative game during which players search online for the coordinates of “treasure” and use their GPS system to find it. For the hunt, Kasyan stashed discount tickets for tourist locations, such as the county’s beaches and historical attractions, at treasure sites throughout the area. “We were glad to see that [businesses] were really excited about it,” Kasyan notes. “It’s definitely going to direct more traffic to their locations.”Back to News Index
